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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

II AN ELEPHANr AT LARoE.-One of the
Elephants at the geological Institute, PhiIa.
delphia, broke loose from his confinement, on
the 22d inst.
The affair occurred while the keeper vas
cleaning aud preparing the animal for the
afternoon exhibition, IN the recess, in which
he Is kept, when the chain, with which he il
usually fastened 10 stake in the ground, be
Ing loose, he walked towards the ring.
The keeper called him, md as he did not
stop when spoken to. ased hiJ goad, and So
irrltated the animal that he turned and made
two passes at The unfortunate man, tossing
him for some distance. He fell in front of a
cage, containing a hyena and wolf, and
ih's. as well as stove in front of il, were
overturned by the euraged animal, while
making a third pass.
The cage fell upon Kelly, frncturing both
OF his legs, the right ono being so severely
crushed that amputatIon was subsequently
found to be necessary.
! After this the elephant returned toward
the ring, but was driven back to his recess
by the powerful dogs belonging to the estab.
lishment but this increased The rage of the
animal, and he vented IL 10 breaking up the
cage before mentioned as having been over.
turned, and the animals it contained were
set at liberty.
! lie then re.entered the ring, where he
caused some damage 10 the railing. By
dropping a nooscd rope into the ring, from
the dome OF the building, his fore-fee, became
entangled in It and thus crippled, the keep.
ers succeeded in driving hun into the small
gangwoy near The Western door on Walnut
~ he ye his no,,ar c,r hipf NJ nra
vented, by fastening his tusks by a chain to
his fore feet, and the effectual use OF the har-
poon accomplished his submission.
The celebrated Herr Duesbach then took
the matter in hand, and at his command, the
animal proceeded TO the ring, and gave proof
OF his good humor being restored by The
most implicit obedience TO all his acquire
ments.
The fear that the cnraged animal would
dcmosb the cage OF the lion or tigers, had
previously induced The proprletors to have
tho means at hand for his destruction, in case
that their efforts 10 oyerpower him should
not succeed.
A cannon was therefore procured, charged
with canister. and stationed in front Of the
building, on Walnut street, to be ready for
any emergency, but fortunately his submis.
sion rendered such a recourse unnecessary,
and this valuable animal took his customary
part in the performances last evening.
The affair fortunately occurred at q time
when very few persons were.in the build.
ing. Had It been delayed bu, short time,
It would have occss,oned q dreadful scene
OF alsrm.- as large numbe, Of children be-
longing to SUNDAY school were about en-
terlng the building at the moment OF the oc.
currence.
The elephant II appears was the well
known Columbus.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

Terrible ErpIoslon.-This forenoon,
between ten and eleven o'clock, n larg ge
part Of the building on Chapel Hill,
owned by Mr.. Isaac Scripture, and part
Iy occupied by him as bake house, was
destroyed by an explosion OF gunpow-
der and boy named Elbrdge Smith,
fourteen years old, was dreadfully iniur-
ed. lie was 10 the attic playing with
powder, of which he probably had seve.
raj pounds Ills mother resided in that
portion Of the house (which was injured
The roof was blown of, the walls shat
tered, and that entire portion OF the
building was very much broken To Piec-
es. The boy is so shockinhly mang led
that the lineaments Of humanity are
hardly to be discovered. His face is
black with powder and cut and bruised IN
n shocking manner. His body and legs
are also much bruised. IL is hoped,
however, that he is not fatally injured
LOpeH Courier.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

liberal disposition of all the corporate
towns in this State, by boarding as many
of their dependent Insane poor, as their
means will permit, thereby contributing
toward maintaining and securing perma-
nently, all the advantages desirable for
such an Institution.
Adopted by the Board, and respectful
ly submitted.
WILLIAM TEW TILLEY,
Chairman Board Of Commissioners,
Newport Asylum.
Newport, Dec. l7th, lS47.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

Free W,H Bapiists. denomina-
ton, says the Morning Star, is rapidly
augmen,ing its numbers and its influence.
The thirieth General Conference OF the
sect was held recently at Sutton, VT
The foreign delegates, Messrs. Burns
and Gadby were present, and added
greatly tothe interest of The meeting. -
The ten thousand dollars subscriplio u
for the Education Fund was filled up /;
twelve or fifteen hundred dollars were
paid or pledged to be paid within year
TO the foreign Mission cause, five or six
hundred dollars TO Home Missions, and
some three hundred to the Educ alton
cause.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

CoNvIcTioN OF GEORGE HUNNEwELL.
The Boston Post says that George
Hunnewell has been convicted at East
Cambridge, before the Supreme Court,
of burning his mothers house, IN Cam
bridge. His brother was burned IN the
house. Sentence Of death will be pro-
nounced next week The Post says
that no sympathy is felt for the prisoner.
He has been in the House Of Couec-
ton as common drunkard, and when
committed uttered such fearful threats
ug ainst his mother that, anticipating
his discharge, she made new con-
plant against him as vagrant, and
upon this he was sen, for six months
longer. After he was set at liberty, he
bren,hed nothing but vengeance, aud at
last consummated It by the CRIME Tor
which he has been convicted. Mr..
Attorney Nelson and MIR. Tram of
birmingham were counsel Tor the
government, and Mr. Butler and
Mr. Sweetser, both Of Lowell, for the
defendant - LoweH, Cow.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

4 Tar ABNER IIALL.-lhe Schooner Ab
ner Hall, reported sunk of FIRE Island. was
found afoat 30 miles south east Of that Is
land. She had 5000 feet measurement Of
goods, worth, probably, $4,000. The vessel
was worth $40 900. Insurance was effected
on about one ll,ird Of The vessel and on the
cargo for S23, 100, Of which The American OF
flee has $4,000, the Protection $40 600. the
Pelican $1,000. The following Is list of
the officers aud crew: Scott Nlckerson.
masler, aged 10 years, has ,fe and one
child; Mr.. Chase, of Dennis, Ist mate, aged
about q, Inns wife George w; Moore, OF
Easiport. "a mate Henry Mathewson. Of
Valley Falls, oged about 22 James McLau
lin. an Irish boy, IN his 18th year: -
Wood Of Philadelphia, mulatto, cook and
steward.-PrOridence Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

RHODE ISLAND. - The first blood ever
drawn from the veins of q Brush officer IN
the great Revolutionary combat, Ito use the
words ofthe eloquent TlllIughast,) was drawn
from a shot by Rhode Island Musket t; and
the owner OF that musket still lived when tha
lapse of sixty seven years had occurred from
that event. The first sword that waved up.
on the surmoun,ed rampant of yorktown,
was Rhode Island sword. The owner Of
that sword as he clambcred up the work, re.
celved Upon his hands and arms The s,abs oi
the bayoneis that were aimed at his life, and
having gained the summit and planted hun.
self firmly there, he lifted hls sword aloit IN
his bleeding hand, and called aloud TO friends
and foes, Captain Stephen OIney S compa'
ny forms here
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30
EPA A message. makioy nearly half

@ A message. making nearly half
rs much As tho Presidential document
was sent in 10 Congress last week by
Mr.. Polk. vetoing The River aud Har-
Dor Improvement Bill, passed at the last
session Of Congress. and then pocketed
by that functionay. The argument, +,
as a whole, rests on the assumption that
Congress cannot be trusted. by Presiden,
or people, TO make appropriations for
such purposes that it will inevitably
run into mad career OF exiravagant out
lay"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

A PiRArE-A letter from Capt Cor
don, Of schooner Juliet, Of Portland, has
the following
Schooner Juliet, Nathaniel Gordon
Jr. arrived at Guayama, Nov l7th, from
Portland. On the passage out, fell in
with a piratcal schooner of about eighty
tons, having two guns and twenty men.
She ordered me to send my boat on
board-thinking there was no chance of
escape, we laid our topsail to the mast
getting the boat ready, waiting for him
to come down he hanled up his topsail,
when having IA good opportunity we
filled away, shot across his bows, and
got clear Of him. She chased me twelve
hours, firing grape shot a, us. which
did no damage"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

VoTEs FOR SENATOR'S. The votes lor
State Senators in Massachusetts have
been counted by the Governor and
Council, and the Wing candidates have
been chosen in the counties OF Suffolk,
Bristol, Plymouth, BarnstabIe, Ilamp-
shire, franklin, Nantucket, and Dukes,
seventeen in all. The vacancies will
be filed by the Legislature. Sixteen
form a quorum.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

BRIGHT -" Are those democratic
dogs :" asked politician ola lille boy,
who felt rich in the posse ession of n num-
Der of puppies, but few days old.
eyes, sir, was the reply.
"Then | won, buy them ; | don't
want any but Wing ones" said the
gentleman.
Well, sill" said the boy, "they are
democratic now, because they haven't
got their eyes open. They'll be Wing,
fast enough, one of these days"
The whole lot were purchased.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

SorTH CAROLINA The Charleston Con
rier learns rom Columbia, that bill to give
the election Of electors for President 6nd
Vice President TO the people. has passed the
House Of Representatives by vote Of "a
yeas to 81 nays.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

OSr YrAR's PRorirs.-M MIR. Banvnrd re-
nhsed seventy thousand dollars profits from
the exhibition of his great painting oi Mis-
sisippI, IN Boston ~ something less than a
year. In Now YoTk, where he has just CON.
menecd ns exhibition, he will probably re-
celve twice thst amonnt IN tho same period
Of tIme-snd Il u not unsafe to predict ,hnt
in this country and IN Europe, he will realise
OF penod of ten ye.rs, an aggregate sum
M not lcss than one M lion Of dOHqrs
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

Sail Rirer.-The Louisville Journal
learns that n treme ndous heshet has
taken place in Salt River. The de-
struc,ion of property was immense. >
Hard rowing for the Loco Focos now
using that navigation up stream. Very
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

"A Demon m Pei<icoais. 1T is stated
in an English paper that a jealous wife
recently tied her husband in bed while
he slept, and then poured boiling water
over him. When arraigned for trial,
which resulted in transportation for life,
she boldly confessed the crime.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

The Indiana Legislature have ad-
journed in consequence OF the preva-
lence OF the small pox among the mem
bers. The rejection was taken from
Andrew Kennedy, who hes dangerous
ly ILL.,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30
SCENE FOURTH.

TIMELY REBUKE.-On Sunday last,
a lady residing at Boston called to her
little boy who was tossing marbles on
the side walk, to come into the house.
{ Don't you know you shouldn't be out
there, my son ? Go into the back yard,
if you want to play marbes--'tis Sunday.
Well, yes. But sin't it Sunday IN
The back yard, mother ?
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

GPllon. Timothy Pnkin, well known as
the author Of Political and Civil History
of the United States" aud of " Statistical
View Of the Commerce ofihe United States" :"
died al New Haven on Sunday, in the SO year
Of his age II il said that he has been en-
ploycd, Of late, IN ascertanlng and arranging
the leading facts in certain portions Of his
counlry's history, which will be published.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

o. A man hu, been convicted at Cleve.
land Of Stealing h. own property lie had
made bargain to have his hogs fnttened on
shares, and when he thought "they would
do" he stole them away, and killed them on
his own hook.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

4 Clean Swe'p In a robbery Of
Thomas Folsy's store in Providence a
few nights since, the thieves completely
cleared o,t the store, saving one piece
of broadclolh and few small articles
The value of the goods stolen was about
$1,000. Three men have been arrested
on suspicion Of being engaged in the
robbery, but no trace of the stolen prop
eriy can be found The thieves were
seen driving of from the store in GOV.
cred wagon by a woman opposite.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

FRoM WAsHINsroN.-The Washington
correspondent Of the New York Tribune
writes on the Goth that "Scnutor Davis has
been more or less indsposed since his arrI.
val here-but this evening, an informed.
felt worse. No serious result of course is
en,erained' Mr.. Rufus Choste arrived at
Washington that evening.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

REPoRrED REsisNATIos or SENATOR
COLQUIrT. Washington corrcspondrn nj
of the Baltimore Sun learns that Senator Col.
quit Of Georgia, who has gone home to
spend the holidays, does not Intend to return
TO resume his seat, bot will resign for the re
nainder Of his term. The correspondent
thinks it probable either Mr.. SeabOrn Jones
or Gov Mcdonald will receive the appoint
ment for the uncxpired term Of Mr.. Colquitt.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

The BLACK ToNGUE.-Two physl-
clans i'll Danbury, CT, write to the New
York Tribune, that there is no such dis
ease as the black tongue prevailing in
.hat place.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

TonAcco IN THE ARNY.-An army cor.
respondent, writing from San Angel, says ::
/" have ceased to use American manufac-
turcd tobacco, as our sutler wants four dot
lars a pound for his stock. The same quail
ily might be purchased tor hoenty cents
pound in the Saies.'
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

Vanishing Liquors from the Capitol.
Tho Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald writes that the "Yice
President having ordered the remova al
Of John West and his liquors from the
basement Of the Senate side Of the Cap
itol, the Speaker of the House has fol.
lowed the example by ordering the
" Speaker Of the lower House" " John
Foy, TO evacuate the subterranean a
Partmenls where he has so long dis
pensed the luxuries Of his refectory to
the hungry and the thirsty servants Of
the people from the other House"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

GREAT CLAY MEETING IN n. YoRK.-By
,cegraphic despatch from N. York to the
Boston Journal, we hear that the meeting
which had been called in that city TO respond
to the sentiments Of Mr.. Clay, expressed in
his Lexington speech. took place Monday
aud was very fully and enthusiastically Of
tended. Spirited speeches were made by
Messrs. Dudley Selden, Smith, Of Indiana,
Upton, Of New Orleans, N. Bowd,ch. and
Blunt. The speech of Mr. Smith was very
powerful, and was warmly received. The
views of Henry Clay were fully sustained
and great demonstration was made in ia
vor of peace.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

GREAr RoBnERY The agent Of the
Chester County Bank has been robbed
IN tho cars, near Philadelphia, Of a
large sum Vi money - said to be SO, 900.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

Sur on FrRs Capt Checshoroogh; Of
the brig Napoleon, from RIO de- Jancro, NJ
rived ~ New Orleans on the sth. lie saw
on the 9Th inst. one hundred miles south oi
$ w Pass, vessel on fire, of about go tons
burrhcn. She had burnt from the stern ~
the fore rigging. Captain G.. took from her
a dog, some rigging, and blocks, but could
not make out her name.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

s1s The Fall River News says, a
woman was found dead about two weeks
ago in dwelling with (no Other company
except that ol hor own lille son. IN The
south part OF that village. Her death
was reported, as caused by starvation.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30
Later from Santa Fe.

Fourteen companies Of MEX } troops
are qua,iered al Chihuahua. Two bat
talions left Santa Fe for the South, in
tending to winter at I'll Passo.
The Santa Fe Republican says that
the troops who have gone sou,hward are
committing depredatIous and violence
upon the people of the whole country.
War parties Of Apache Indians have
attacked Rio, drove off 200 cattle, and
killed three men, also destroying all the
wagons.
Paymaster Spanldng reports $500
Mexicans at Chihuahua, who are en-
gagged in erecting forIifcations and cast
ing cannon.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

ExTESsIoS or TnE TELEoRApH The
Magnetic Telegraph has been extended aud
opened TO St. Louis, Mo.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

NEw CoUSTERrEITs.-5s and 81 Ran.
doph Bank, altered from some broken Mich.
gan Bank. The vignelte Of the 81 is a fe-
male, nursing a child; that OF the 3' Is an
Indian chef, IN sitting position. The sig
natures are very badly done.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30
MAsnlNsrnN. Dec. u. 2. NJ.

Congress is not N session To- day.
The Ilon. Robert l.. Rose. Represents
,,ya from the state Of New YoIk, has gone
home SICK.
The nrrcs, NJ Generals Pillow and Worth,
- uficIally doubted.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

Snow We had q smart chance" of
snow on Thursday 1t fell during the
day To the depth OF two inches, whclh
makes "A considerable snow storm IN
this part Of the world. - Wilmington NJ
&. Comm crtoI, Dec. 10
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-30

In the Court Of General Sessions, one
day last week, before Judge Parsons,
the following circumstance actually oc.
Cured
An lrishman, arraigned for some pet
ty crime, when he was asked the usual
question, upon reading the indictment,
whether he was guilty or not guilty p
3" find how can ] tell your Honor I'LL I
hear The ,riiness O. he promptly replied,
and with the innocence Of a child. -
Phila paper.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-03

II Goodson & Clark Of Bellevue, Ohio, Nov.
23d, 1916, sent letter to DR.. G. c. Vaughn the
proprietor ofthe celebrated Lithontriptic Mix
ture, the Great American Remedy, with state
ment that in the vicinity Of Ohio where they do
business the article has had unprecedented sales.
Nothing like it has ever appeared People re-
sort to it for all complaints, and its effect is sal
ways good, old cases which have bafaed the skill
of the medical men have yielded to it. and the fac
ulty are using it in their practices. A large
number Of medical men are Agents for its sale,
strong proof Of the great virtues of the article
Call on Agents in our paper whose names are to
be found under Great American Remedy, and
get pamphlet. Il;
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-03
N O I'lcE.

NNY son DANIEL G. PARKER, ofStreets-
1v1 borough, Portage Co. Ohio, and all
other persons are hereby forbidden to furnish
any provisions clothing, or subsistence of
any kind for my family on my account, as
will not pay for the same. The said DANrEL
c. PARK ER is also hereby forbidden to use
or dispose of, in any manner, any property
belonging to me, as will hold him respon-
stble therefor.
Notice is hereby given that MARY PARKER,
my wife, is also forbidden TO sell or dispose
Of any of nay property, and that all persons
are forbidden to trust her. or any member Of
my family, on my account as shall not pay
any debts Of their contracting.
-,s BENJAMIN PARKER.
Streetsborough, Nov. 2, I847.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-03
"Nst for a Day bat FIR Az Time. y
;. sTANToN.S EXTERNAL REMEDY
HUNTS HNIMENT.

."AS now gwen auuHoah' evidence OF lis
Ill healing powers. and proved itself the
most ext:aordlnory and wonderful medicine
M the world. In the short space- of two
years; it has acquired q Population for curing
disease and relieving rain far greater THAI,
any medicine ever discovered. Its wonderful
cures have astonished the Medical Faculty.
who now universally eoncede its great value.
They speak of it in the highest terms, and
commend it's use.
tits condemned bv none. On the Contrary,
IT'S PRAISE Is UNIVERSAL. The cases of
cures are so numerous that it would take
volumes to recount them; and it is fixed
fact. and is not disputed, that AS A PAIN
EXTRACTOR IT HAS NO EQUAL. For
the many astonishing cures, see the pamph-
let. to be had Of each agent. If you suffer
with either of the diseases, tor which it Is re-
commended, resort at once to its use and be
cured. For the following diseases 1t is an
iufallible remedy:
SPINAL AFFECTIONS, RHEUMATISM,
PARALYSIS AND ALL NERVOUS AF,,
FECTIONS, SALT RHEUM, GROUP OR
HIVES, AGUE IN THE BREAST AND
FACE. WEAKNESS OF THE JOINTS.
COLDS, TOOTH-ACHE,S SORE THROAT
AND QUINSY,s ULGERATED SORES,
lNDOLENT ULCERS, BURNS, FROST.
ED FEET, CORNS, BUNYONS, FRESH
WOUNDS, sWELLINGS AND BRUISES,
SCROFULOUS AFFECTIONS, ,MUSQUI-
TO BITES AND POISONS.
~This Llniment ia sold by all the re-
spectacle Merchants and Druggists through
out the country, aud By The Propristors at
s o's' -; GEORGE E. STANTON.
EAgents in Portags co:-E Edward Par
sons, Brimfeld; ChaIles n. Kent, Franklin;
A. v. sHorr, Shaleisville; Harmons g. Co.
Aurora; J. W.. Foster, Maatna; Calvin
White, Mautua; VIM. NJ. Richardson, Gar
rettsville; N. B. Dodge, Randolph; Alden &
Brush, Atwater. Allen WiIliamson, Deerfield
and ISAAC SWIFT, Ravenna. : 4mls7.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-03
"WE WILL .aRBITH.aTE"

0NE pound Of Tea, that we are selling the
best Tea q, @1,O0 per pound. The best lot
OF Prints at IsR cents, Just reeeived.) The
best Sugar at cents per pound. The best
Tobacco at lag cents per pound. The best
Sole Leather-ti,e best and cheapest lot of
Cassimeres and cloth that can be found in
this County. That our Stock of Goods will
average throughout lower in price than any
other in this Town-and that we arc more
uniform in our prices to all. That is to say,
we do not mark our Goods like some Of our
neighbors IS per cent higher than the market
60 that we can deduct 10 price in order to
make the people believe that they are selling
cheap. 8. A. GILLETT & Co.
Novemher Iat 12A7