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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

The Wiseonsin.-W end. the foliowingno.
tice ofthis ship in the New York Commercial
Advertiser. The commandersof the noble yes
sci spoken of, is CART. o. X. MumrORp. Of this.
town.
The WISCONSIN is the name Of another
new ship which has lately been added to
the merchant marine Of New York. and
which is in every way worthy to take its
place in the fleet ofvessels, acknowledged
on all hands to be second to those Of no
city in the Union or the world.
The Wisconsin is of944 tons registered
tonnage. Her length on deck l60 feet;
extreme breadth 81 feet 8 inches on
deck 36 feet depth 81 feet 6 inches.
She was built by Jabez Williams, Of
Williamsburgh, who thinks that she is
the finest vessel which has ever been
launched from his yard. She is to be
commanded by Capt o. II. Mumford,
well known as an experienced and intell-
igent shipmaster and is intended for the
New Orleans trade, to form one Of the
line of Messrs. Frost g. Hicks.
The model of the vessel is fine one,
and gives abundant promise Of excellence
in her sailing qualities while her solid
and compact frame, heavy timbers and
knees, and abundant fastenings, betoken
that strength as we'll as speed has been
attended to. The cabin is finished with
neatness and taste, presenting when the
doors are all closed the appearance of n
wainscotted apartment, with sides Of
highly polished mahogany, inlaid with
zebra wood, the darkness of which is re-
lieved by Pilasters Of vanished white.
tipped with gilt. The windows are Of
stained glass, which admit chastened
and pleasant light to the apartment. The
state rooms are large and more commod-
ious than usual, and are intended for the
accommodation of sixteen passengers.
In addition there is a second cabin on
the forward deck, to which it is fastened
by timbers that appear as if they might
bid defiance to The violence of any storm
which the ship itself could weather. is
not of course fitted up in the same style
Of luxury as the after cabin, but it is
wanting in nothing that can conduce to
the comfort Of the class Of passengers for
whose use it is intended.
The state rooms of the captain, mates
and other officers, are extremely commod-
ious. Nor has "poor jack" been forgotten
for the iorecastlc is well ventilated,
weather tight and furnished with comfort
able berths. 1t is divided into two apart
mcnts, one for each watch
The Wisconsin left New York on
Thursday last, on her first voyage to
New Orleans. Success attend her.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

\ HoRRIBLE BRUTALITY n. O.
la Pdt,1a contains farther particulars
from lucatan, and the assassination,
burnings and robberles by the Indians in
the district OF Valadolid: On the 9th ult.
they burned the building Of plantation
with variety of property, robblng the
chapel attached to it OF its sacred vessels.
On the next day they attacked another
rancho aud killed the inmates. On the
9th they attacked another plantation, in
which were only, a lady, her daughter,
and son, youth. The woman were tied
stripped, and subjected to the most brutal
outrages.
The boy coming up to beg that their
lives might be spared, the leader Of the
savages, with blow of his sword, split
open his skull and then cutting Off a
portion of his body, fastened it still living
and bleeding, to his nostrIs with the same
fbres that bound 1t to the mu,lated body
Not content with this, they took out the
heart OF the boy and divided it among the
band. After this they robbed the house
of - 900 in gold and silver, and went
away, leaving the women for dead but
they afterwards recovered. The number
Of banditti engaged in these atrocities is
said to be not more than 300. The
troops sent against them are commanded
by Don Manuel OLIVIA but as yet they
have not found the savages.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

FiREs.-A ten pin alley near Central
Falls, owned by VIM. ID. Jillson, was
consumed by fire on Monday evening
last. The fire broke out between nine
and ten o'clock, and is supposed to have
been the work Of an lncendiary.
On Sunday afternoon last, small
dwelling house on Bear HilI," in Cum
berland, X, l., near Lanesvile factory,
was entirely consumed by fire, together
with all its contents. The house was
owned by Maxey Miller, and occupied
by Nathan Rathbun. The fire took from
the chimney. The loss is about $1,000
no insurance. The disaster falls heavily
upon Mr.. Rathbun and his family who arc
poor, and lost almost every thing they
possessed. d.-Pmptucket Gas. of the 6th.
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FRuGHTFuL Accidental most fright

FRrGHTFUL AccIDENT.-A most fright
\ full accident occurred at Thomas g.
/ Ogdens Paramount iron works on Tues
day afternoon. A young man, named
Thomas McVickers, employed in the
rolling mill, was rolling quarter inch rods,
and when the red hot iron had been drawn
out to the length Of about 40 feet, in
consequence Of some disarrangcmcnt of
the machinery the extremity of the rod
was whipped around his legs, near the
ankle, with great force, throwing him
upon the ground, and dragging him with
whirling jerk up to the roller, where
he remained fast until the machinery was
stopped. On being extricatcd from his
horrible situation it was found that the
heated rod had literally burned circles a.
round his legs, completely to the bone ;
the blackened and lacerated wounds pre-
senting most frightiul spectacle. lie
was taken TO the hospital where he lies
in the most intense agony.-Phitadeiphia
Times.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Rev. J. TUsrIN. 1t has been announ-
ced that the Rev. Mr.. Tustin, Of Warren,
K. l., would sail for Europe during the
present autumn. Such were his expecta-
tions, But it has pleased God so far to
restore his health, as in the opinion Of
his medical advisers, to Justify the resump-
lion of his pastoral labors. Under these
circumstances, he is unwilling to abandon
his post. We hope his honorable deter
minatlon may not prove to have been n
perilous one, and we congratulate our
friends in Warren on having pastor as
true to his work. " Y. Recorder.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Five large brick build
ings in Tivoli Hollow, Columbia county, N, Y,
owned by Stephen Van Rensselaer,, Esq, were
destroyed by fire on Friday morning. They
were occupied by Fingley and Go a bed.
stead factory, and by others as machine shops.
The loss is estimated at $4,000. There was
an insurance in the Oswego company for 81
600, in the Albany Fireman's, $4,000 and in
the Etna, SI,JO0.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

SHOCKING ACCIDENT, On Saturday
morning, about half-pas, 6 O'clock, an
lrshman, named James Dugan, was in
s'anlly killed by being run oser by the
down gravel train Of ears upon the Prov
idence and Worcester Railroad. Dugan
was standing upon the track, and tho
blow was so violent as TO fracture tho
skull. lie had been married about four
months, and was m intelligent, sober
man. .-PrOridence Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

GREAT Loss or LIFE.-Thc British war steam.
er Cleopatra, is supposed to have foundered al
sea about the 10Th OF April last, and every
person on board lost. She left Bombay on the
Iilh Of April for Singapore, since which time
she has not been heard of, although vessels
on board at the time of her loss, 200 convicts, a
detachment of Marines besides her own crew,
which numbered 10 PERSONS.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

FRoM THE CoAST or AFRicA.-The U. S
brig Dolphin, John Pope commander arrived
on the 9th at New York, from Port Praya
Cape de Verde Islands The Dolphin has
been absent two years, having sailed from Nor
folk, Va. in November, lS45. The health OF
the officers and crew has been good, although
she has been longer time on The African sta
ton than any OF our war vessels heretofore. -
The Dolphin left at Porto Prayo the 5.
ffigate United States, Commodore Read, and
the brig Boxer-oflicers and men of both YES
sels in good health.
The Boxer had just returned from the Coast,
and reported thai The Liberia Colonists had
declared their independence and were prepar-
ing 10 elect a President.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Gen. Caleb Cushing.-Thc Boston Post OF
Monday, published letter from Caleb Cushing
accepting his nomination by the Locos of Mas.
sachusetls, for the Office Of Governor. Mr.
Gushing, in his letter, endor ses all of the acts
Of President Polk and his administration, and
swallows at one gup all Of his pas, speeches a
ganst the locos and comes out thorough dyed
in the wool loco. Let him go. Such men are
no benefit to party or community.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

SACRIFICE OF LIFE ny THE WAR
The officers Of the army, and those who
have the means of sscertaining the en-
tire loss sustained by our arms since the
CONNIE ncement Of the Mexican war, put
II down a, 10000 men. About 5000
were killed or wounded in battle.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Departure or Missionaries number Of
missionaries consisting of the Rev. Caleb +.
Baldwin and wife, of Bloomfield, N. J. Rev.
Seneca Cummings and wife, Of New Hamp-
shire, and Rev. William l.. Richards, of Brook.
lyn (son of Mr. Richards Of the Sandwi,h
islands, are about to embark for China from
PHILADELPHIA
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Ceisbration at Worcestcr.-The Citizens of
Worcester on the 4th gave a dinner in honor
of the completion OF the Providence and Wor-
ceSer Railroad, 10 which a large number of
The citizens of Providence, in addition to the
directors and officers of the road, and OF the
other railroads connected with the County OF
Worcester, and other guests were invited
The company assembled at the Town Hall, at
II o'clock, where the guests were welcomed
in an appropriate and iellcilous address by
Hon. John Davis, TO which Hon. Mr., BurgeS,
the Mayor of the City Of Providence, replied
IN a very handsome manner. Hon. Levi Lin
coin presided at the table. Eloquent addresses.
to which the company listened with great in
lefesl, were made, among others, by Gov.
Lincoln. Gov. Davis. Er Senator Simmons OF
Rhode Island, President Wayland OF Brown
University, and by number Of other gentle
men.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Connecticut Whig state convention
met at New Haven on the Sd inst, and nomi.
mated Clark BiSSell for Governor Charles j
NcCurdy for Lieutenant Governor John g.
Robertson for Secretary Of State Joseph t.
Gilbert, Treasurer, and Ablah Catlin ior
comptroller The following are the delegates
to the National convention G. w. Rockwell
Freeman Smith, J. II. Brockway, J. F. Bah
cock, J. +. Trumbull, y. l.. White.
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GERS. Tor the ensuing political year.
| BY order ofthe State Central Committee.
PRoFEssoa AGAssiz.-This great naturalist i
now delivering course Of lectures on his fa
vorite science at the New York College o
Physicians and Surgeons, which attracts very
crowded audiences, embracing the most en-
metropolitan city. The lectures themselves
are admirably reported by DR.. Houston, s,eno
grapher to the U. 5. Senate, Tor the N. Y. Tr
bune, and will be found in a series of that pa.
per commencing with the Daily Of Saturday
October 10th. We cannot too strongly recon-
mend them to all our readers, who have a taste
for researches OF this nature, and who wish to
see the great mysteries of the animal vegetable
laid open by the profound and simple illustra-
tions of master mind.
Professor Agassz, il is stated, has recently
accepled;he Prolessorship Of Zoology & Geolo-
gy, established by the munifcenee OF the Hon.
Abbot Lawrence. "lt is understood says the
Boston Daily Advertiser, that he will enter up
on the discharge Of his duties with the com
mencement Of the Spring term, in March next,
and that in addition to the instruction and de-
monSration of the Lecture room and Cabinet,
Professor Agassiz will, in vacations conduct
his class to the field and the shore, in order to
explore on the spot those localities which open
~. e.. II rIn,, N
thus unite with the information to be gained
from books. that still more valuable knowledge,
which is only to be derived from the direct ex-
animation of nature. We congratulate the
men of Science in our country and the com.
munity at large, on the prospect of the perma-
nent establishment among us of gentleman
whose various and profound knowledge is ac
companed by the happest talent OF communi-
Gallon, and who has endeared himself by the
most almiable personal qualities, to all who
have had the good fortune 10 become acquaint
cd with him."
From the same article in the Advertiser, we
learn that the Corporation of the University
are diligently engaged in procuring suitable
incumbent Of the Proiessorship Of Engineering,
which forms another of the establishments IN
the Scientific school and that Professor
ilorsiord has already made a commencement
of a course in the department of Chemistry
"The plans for the new laboratory on Mr..
I.awrences foundation, says the Advertiser.
have been prepared, and contracts are about to
be entered into for the building, which will be
the first of August next, in which
,olidlly and convenience will be set off by a
a>ielul exterior Il union no, always Witnessed
in modern architecture.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11
Loco majority in Join I Ballot.

Vermont Insane asylum. AT the commence
ment of the past year, there were 29l patients
Admitted during the year, 1876 discharged,
l22, Of whom "a were restored to reason -
Present number Of patients, 30i. Since the
institution was first opened, I,l67 have parta.
keno u benefits. sos have been restored to
reason and usefulness. The excess of income
over the expenditure Of the past year, is 1914
1O
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Diaboiicoi.-It is reported that the late fatal
accident on the VI. and " Mass Railroad, by
which several persons were killed by the fal
Of a bridge, was caused by some OF the work.
men on the road, among whom there had been
trouble removing one or two screws.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

A FIELD FOR SURGEONS. One Of the
Surgeons of the Army, writing to a
friend after the battle of Contreras and
Cbuiubusco, says: 81 turned round TO
look at my ampu.ating table under it
was perfect heap Of arms and legs;
and looking at myself, found was
covered with blood from head to foot. /"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

The steamer Narraganset, bound from
Charleston TO New Orleans, went ashore near
the Musquito Inlet, Florida. a few days since
and it is supposed will be total loss. Crew
and passengers saved. The Narraganset for.
merly Iun between New York and Sloningion
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

WHERE THE MoNEY GOES A sale Of
government horses took place at Ma;a-
morss, on the 29lh ult. 300 were bid
off, at $40 a head nearly all OF these
cost at leas, 500 apiece, besides the
expense Of transportation and forage.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

sD. Kendall, Of the Picayune, writ
ing from Mexico, speaks in very strong
terms against the course Of the Admin
isiralion, in reference TO the war and
states, in very direct terms, that bribery
has been resoried to by the Administra
ton, IN hopes, by that means, 10 con
quer peace.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Uin,r .arrongcm,m on the Sonnd-It is sta
ted that the Rhode island and Massachusetts
are to run between Stonington and New York,
and that the Governor is to take the place OF
the Rhode leland between Newport and New
Notk
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Crawford Livingston, of the firm Of Liyings-
ton Il Wells, Express agents, died at Columbia
County, N. y, on Thursday last Of Con,ump.
fion.
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Gen. Tayior-The Washington Union ssy',
that Gen. Taylor has asked a loavc Of absence
for sis months. and that tie r.qrcsl has been
granted by tho 60, ernmcnt
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

1J' Hon. Henry Wheaton, late ambassador to
Prussia, has been chosen by Harvard Unver.
sity to deliver Course Of Lectures on Civil
Law and the Law of Nations-an excellent
Selectign
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

IRos Tusssh-Mr. De La IIaye proposes tc
connect England with France, by an iron tun.
mel across the Canal between Dover and Calais
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Foreign Mission'.-The receipts Of the A
merican Poard in October, were S2G,379 Is
being S3O77 81 more than in October OF last
year.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-11

Railroad .4oeident. There was a collision
on the Reading, Pa, railroad. on the I'd inst.
by which hve porsons lot their lives.
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Trecked.-The ship Empire. bound ff'm
New York TO Mexico. with T.. s. Troops, was
wrecked near Abasoo, q short time slnee. On
" me lds lost
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PENNSYLVANIA. The Harrisburgh Ttlegraph

PFNNsYLvANIA. The Harrisburgh Telegraph
has full returns Of the vote for Governor and
Canal Commissioner, at the late Election in
PennSy yvauia. The figures foot up as follows
Maj
Gov Irwin w l2s, 1873 Skunk. l. l46,lI5 1871
Relgnri, N :. II, ,2O7 Lemo,ne, Alb. 1877
Canal Cu.Paiton, w l26ll5 Lonsreth Lli3s33 us
Morton. Nil 66s Thomas, Alb . 1856
LEGISLATURE.
Senate 10 wings. IA Locos. Mai.
House 81 50 - 26 -
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.6eralo Of the Gimes.
RH00E-l Err;
NEWPORT:
Thursday Morning, Nov. II, 1917.
Whig Convention.

TnE Wing electors in the several towns in
this State and in the city Of Providence are re-
ques'ed to elect delegates double the number
their Senators aud Representatives
IN the General Assembly, to meet in Whig
Convention, at the State House III Providence,
ON THURSDAY, January 10Th next, at 7 o.
clock p. m, to nominate a ticket Of State Off
cers.io the ensuing political year.
BY order ofthe State Central Committee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

Dixon, Rock River, and Galcna, the cmpo-
rum of the west aud the mining Districts
~ miles from Peru, II from Dixon, 80 from
Galena, and 80 from Chicago; and, as soon
rs the canal is completed. viii he blessed
with one Of the finest markets of the west,
and one oi the finest thoroughiarcS in the
country but 90 miles distant from this place.
II is our intention 10 gave a more iull ac-
count in another article, so we shall leave
this Sdhicct for the present, 10 give place TO
another that deem Of greater importance
To Tue Saints in accomplishing the work of
God in these last days and to fulfill his COM
mandmcutS, which arr not only that tie
Saints may he gathered and prepared for
the coming Of the son Of God, but il is CS-
scutial that there be Immediately some sell
established medium through which to COM
munioatc the doctrine CI the church, and The
designs that jehovah has revealed ard viii
reveal 10 the Saints. Throughout the whole
lcrrth and breadth Of this cath, forgetting
uot those that are aiar off and upon the isl
and, of the sea. "Ihis gospel Of the king
dem must be preached in all the word,'
said the Savior. "tor witness unto all ma
lions. and then should the end come Mat
thew NNiv. IL.
And tomo.c Immediately accomplish this
work, we solicit and invite ow friends cast
or clScw here TO unite their means with US
to raise q printing press, which may lie de-
voted 10 The Dissemination Of useful know
ledge and the preservation of the faith oncc
delivered TO the Saints. The brethren that
arc abroad, and those that have remained in
q scattered state since the death Of our Pro-
phct and Patriarch and haVC locked On with
becoming interest in regard TO coming cy-
CntS: and those that have stood alCof frCm
MI parties. aiting TO see the dclivCrCr of
Zion GENE in time to save the Church from
HTcirierdb'e ruin, we hope will now lay to n
helping hand to strengthen that servant Of
God, who shall attempt TO raise his feeble
voice TO accomplish so desirable purpose.
Let the Elders now arise and proclaim the
redemption Of Zion at hand, until she canbc
built up and her gates become n praise TO the
Lore Most High. Your most hearty coop
Grafton with all the Saints is pGHiruioriyso-
Hriicd. Notice Elders are requested TO hold
conferences in allthc branches OF the church.
and representations to be sent up 10 this
stake Of Zion. Letters. Sc, post paid. d.
roc'cd Shclburn, Lee county, Illinois. The
Scmi-annual conferences win be held nj this
stake of Xion ON the l>t Of October and the
9Th Of April. as usual. Elders, see to This,
and be on hand in time.
WILLIAM SMITH.
Hre,, Oh. Of Jcus Christ Of Lat. d. SIS.
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rhe canal..-l.a nd Appraisers.

The following article from the Chicago
Democrat comes Just la time TO save us the
trouble of writing one on the same subject.
We know-a and the public wi!Lyet know
that there is gang Of spectators, whose
headquarters are ut Chicago, and who have
at least one. if not Two "a the canal trustees,
and this inscriptions editor of the Chicago
Journal IN their interest, whose whole aim.
from the day operations on the canal were
resumed, has been to steal the canal lands.
Their own aScnts-publicly known as such
were appointed TO petty Offices on the ca
nal, to look up the best tracts, and to enable
them with the more facility to compass their
designs. The first obstacle in The way of
their complete success, was the appointment
o" Col. Oakley, and now the appointment Of
Mr.. Sherman, Mr.. MattcSon. and Mr.. Red
dick as appraisers appears to be a complete
damper upon their nofariouS schemes, and
ont Of revenge they have put their toady
editors to abusing these men. But this cry
of stop thief" which they have raised, viii
not save the Soouudrol, from being nm
maShcd.