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From our baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Aug "a, 1875 p. M
Expected arrival Of r. Clay-Amothr moon hoar-7 The
baltimore markets, &c.
The whigs to-day the watch for Mr.. Clay who is
expected by every conveyance arrive from Delaware
his honeward route. The Philadelphia papers announce
his arrival New Castle, and his departure visit 4,
Mr. Clayton but they all disagree the time OF his
leaving Delaware for home. letter from New Castle,
which speak from actual knowledge says that he
intends visit Mayor Reynodss famous orchards and
ported cattle stalls Wednesday, leaving for Baltimore
either that evening Thursday morning. He will re-
ceivo warm reception, if they catch him.
The New York Sun OF yesterday has extraordinary
despatch" by Especial courier" from Mexico The date
of the later than that previously received
is served up in such long bow" "Baron Munchausen
styc that but little reliance be placed the narrative.
The harbcad escapes of the COURIER who shot down the
Mexican robbers by scores &c. &c, cause his
that Santa Anna has 80 900 men with him,
be received with few grains of allowance. 1t is probable
tat the Sun has again brought into requstion "spe
cal COURIER the genius Of the author the famous 'moon
hoax"
THE MARKETS the Baltimore market to-day, flour
quiet, and but few buyers There sales yes
day about 600 bbs Howard brands new, SIS rs;
which figures small sales made day. Purchasers
are unwilling give This is a decline Of Is cents
per barrel since the steamers An offer of SIS 75
refused this morning for 500 barrels City Mills -four
is held at So, without buyers,
There sales during yesterday of about 900 bush
els of wheat Ito lis for ordinary good aud I6
l22 for good prime red Also sales of white do
100 l25 cents, and of for family flour 100 1856
cents There have been sales to-day, of hundred
bushels red liz llScens for good prime, and of
do at l25 1870. White and yellow is selling 10
70 cents 80 40 cents, and rye 10 72 Whskey
dull 26 q in hhds. aud bbls, with small sales
The telegraph is of order to-day in every direction
consequently have intelligence from the New or
Philadelphia markets
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Bv a. GREEN. .ewct1onerr.

VALUABLE FARM near the city at ancton-On Tues
Y day, the 3lst instant shall sell the premises at 5
o'clock, p. m, valuable tract of land, containing I4S
acres lying in Prince Georges county, Maryland adoin
ing the District line about four miles from Washington or
Georgetown, the Rock Creek Church road, one mile
from the Church. and known the farm belonging Will
liam Marwood with the Improvements, which are two
good dwelling and store house, NC. there is well
fexcellent the door, The farm is well water
ed having perpetual streams flowing through every part
it, There IS than ene-haf yet standing in wood on
the part which is cleared there is excellent meadow
land and the balance is well adapted the growth any
crop usually grown in this climate and vey susce ptbe OF
improvement There is also peach orchard of the choicest
fruit in bearing order. II be easily divided into
two farms, with equal conveniences and win be sod if
desired
Terms One-ha cash, balance in H. 49, and Fl months
for bearing interest deed given, and deed Of
trust taken.
A. GREEN,
Aug. 2f-eodNds Auconeer
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The Lexington (Ky.) Observer Of the 18th instant
lays before its readers the proceedings Of meeting held
last Saturday week. at Lexington which was called with
out distinction OF party, to nominate General Taylor
tor the presidency. G. B. Knkead acted as chair
man. The committee who reported the resolutions
were Messrs +. X. Hunt, John C.. Breckenridge,
E. X. Sayre, esqs., Captain Henry Johnson, and CO.
lionel S. d. Mccullough. The resolutions nominated
General Taylor without distinction of party, the next
President and recommended similar nominations by his
friends throughout the State of Kentucky They also
recommend mass meeting to be held in Lexington on
the 18th September The Observer had originally dsap-
proved the meeting and still adheres to its opinion.
speaks the following cheeress and ominous language
upon the OCCASION
Neither the number the meeting the political char
ac,er of most of who attended it, have all changed
opinion with regard to the manner in which it orgi-
mated Called oiou distinction of party and extraordi-
nary efforts by the few who engaged in getting il
up having been made to the utterng OF handbil
against for opposing the movement as uncaled for pre-
mature and in opposition to the wishes OF the great mass
the wings of the county, it might have been supposed by
some that tremendous popular outburst would have been
the result That those who induged in such suppostion
were destined to a most signal disappointment, was but
clear; the failure of the movement being admitted by
Of the principal speakers, who al the very outset pro-
posed postponement of the meeting till county court day
because he felt satisfied all who favored the object
which they had convened were not present 1t was deter
mined however, in opposition to the views OF the gentle
alluded to, and at the suggestion OF COL Ben Taylor
of Arkansas and Others proceeds and after speeches
from Messrs. c. Breckenridge Ben Taylor d. Bradford
L. k Sayre, 5. d. Mccullough and j. E. Davis, commit
appointed who presented the resolutions which
will be found in paper 1t was evidently an attempt &c
force nomination OF Cen Taylor, eminenty and de-
servedly popular when the great body of the people
Fayette wholly unprepared for any such movement
at all wonderful that the meeting comp iratipety
of but little interest.
The locos made rather slow progress in what they no
doubt regarded very mastery stroke of policy and
such wings attended, inclined suspect felt in
rather uncomfortable quarters.
But shall not present, take further notice of the
proceedings, preerring wait if any other movements
take place and, in the mean time, will simply repeat
what said last week upon this subiect-hat tchen tho
for the hgs of Fayte TO act, they will not need
the prompdngs require the aid of ocooco leaders, but
will, in all the dignity OF their known strength and ac
knowedged intelligence and integrity do their bsins
in their tcdy.
The Lexington Gazette (democraD describes il
movement originally got up by the wings, sustained by
the wings, designed divide and conquer the democratic
party, and profit nobody but the wings"
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SHARP REroRT-The following is from the pen OF an
Irish wit. Lord E. declared, in large party, that
wife was only tin canister tied ones TALL Upon which
Lady T.. was presented with the following lines;
Lord T.. at woman presuming to rail,
Calls a wife a canister tied to ones tails
And fair Lady Anne while the subject he carries on
Seems hurt a his lordships degrading comparison
But wherefore degrading Considered Alright
A canisters pofi,h'd and useful and bright
And should dirt its original purity hide
That's the fault Of the puppy to whom 1t is tied!
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LINE OF SPANISH SrEAMsHIrs.-Hayana papers receiv-
ed at New Orleans make mention of Spanish Company
of Maritime Steamers be established Madrid with
ca pta OF fifty millions of reals The first object com
pany is place line of between Cadz and Ha-
vana touching at the Canares Porto Rco Santiago de
Cuba and other ports The second line proposed
Cadiz Hamburg, touching Lisbon, Opoo, Vigo, Co
unua Santander, Bboa, Southampton, Havre, Ostend,
and Amsterdam The third line is to between Cadiz
and Genoa. BY the two latter auxiliary lines Cadz 1t is
thought will be made the for European travel to the
West Indies
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UNITED STATES SENAroR-ExEcUrIvE APPOINTMENT
His Exceency Gov Brown, has appointed COL Jefferson
Davis for the State of Mississippi in the place of
Mr. Speight, deceased No selection could have given
greater satisfaction the hoc State than this The official
term of Col Davis, under this appointment viii continue
only until the election of senator by the legislature which
will meet in January lfssissippian, dug. 10.
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The following letter came to hand yesterday evening,
from intelligent officer board the "United States
steamer Mississippi, off the hospital, Pensacola August
Is, 1si7," addressed 10 his friend in Washington
Since wrote by the Potomac, cloud OF continued mis-
fortune has been around Sickness DEATH and suffering
have become familiar, and the heart almost hardens at
the constant of suffering around which II has
been my lot witness. After the fire, which, though
great calamity, proved proud triumph in showing the
steady and cool determination OF all on board, death
has walked abroad amongst and disease has been
constant companion The ship has been sometimes almost
deserted and others loaded with poor fellows brought to
OF hepessness by the sad nroads of disease 1t
painful sight the poor fellows whose stout arms and
manly voices have given confidence in the fight fall
helpless before victims to the silence which creepet
noelcsy amongst and among s the many trying parts
of officers duty, is than the maintenance OF
cheering mien, and firm adherence to duty where hun
dreds lie sick around him but, thank God, the few OF us
hoave been left board, through all difficulties,
have been able do well receive the welcome
mendaons of our gallant old Commodore We all left
station before the enemy with great reluc tance but the
qualified decision of the surgeons compelled to seek some
place where poor fellows could be properly attended to-
was indeed hard though, when arrived here yeser-
day morning, and sent letters Shore to have them
turned to by the commandant of the yard, with
sage that they could be until the authorities OF
Pensacola decided what to be done with the ship.
la the ports of the Mediterranean where the absurd strict
of the quarantine laws is carried without miti
CATION ii is always allowed send leters,; and even
though ship from those places where the plague
sometimes prevails can, by sending mail through
the quarantine Office let ones friends know that he is
alive Here, in country, where daily mail is
coming from New Orleans and Mobile, both the of the
form of the disease which prevails on board this
ship-we coming from the seat OF war; surrounded with
every keep the feelings of our friends most
anxiouy excited absurdy debarred the privilege of
letting our wives and families know that we have been
cly spared from the misortunes OF war and peslence
Who will relieve the anxious hours of those who know
those they ought be board but by the
papers that the ship has anchored in Pensacola and re-
ceive no tdings relieve their wellounded appre-
tensions
The sick are all now within the reach of good quarters
and proper attendance
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TINcruRR OF RosEs.-Take leaves OF the common rose
place them without pressing them, In bottle pour Soou
pirts upon them close the bottle and let stand until u IS
required for use This tincture will keep Tor years ana
yield perfume little inferior otto OF roses lew drops
of il will suffice impregnate the Atmosphere OF room
;,h d,ico,,s Common vinegar greatly improved
by very small quantity being added TO German paper
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Aug. 2l-eodNds


r ANDON FEMALE SEMINARY.-The winter ses-
IL sion of this institution will open "Wednesday, Sep
emberS The Rector with pleasure announces that lie
has associated with him. teacher, the Rev Joshua Peter
kin, who will preside of the classes OF The senior
department Professor Engelbrec will have charge OF the
in music and bony In the other departments the
Rector will be aided by three female teachers OF experience
and lI In their profession The location and oTganiza-
ton of This institution commend TO the favorable
of parents in OF home school for their daughters
Terms For board and English branches, per annum,
$50. ,.........,
Music languages, and other ornamental branches,
For circular, with full information, address
Rev. X. H. PHILLIPS Rector
Aug 2i-eo3w Urbana Frederick Co Md
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FLORIDA VoLUNTEERs.-Captain Livngston's company,
numbering eighty, rank and file, mustered into service
ON Friday last Saturday flag presented to them from
the governor of the State, through Governor Duval who
made address to the company, and replied to by
Captain Livingston Immediately after which, the voun-
teers took up their line of march for ST. Marks where they
take passage the schooner Tallahassee for New Orleans
Tallahassee Journal Dug. I6
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YELLOW FEvER.-At New Orleans, the 18th inst, there
were So Deaths of which % from yellow fever The
Delta, in reference to this epidemic, says
elbow distressing contrast it makes to compare city
the present time with what it in the
One may look upon the broad popuous that during
other crowded with the brave, the beautiful,
and the fashionable, and yet could scarcely find any
thing relieve eye. Cast your gaze from ST. Peter up
Charities strcetnslead OF finding the street filled with all
that is redoent of life New Orleans, you find a blank.
Hoe you "A solitary citizen, who through his business
is obliged remain Juggling his desk and another who,
from cause other pulls his occupation him.
in the that day horse pulls his load. The
evee deserted, and the forests OF that skirted it
have dwnded down almost nothing. The that
time filed with all of happy Joy
persons almost desoatc and in fact whole
appearance of city sadly against the prevalence of
health is useless conceal the factwe in the
very centre of an epidemic"
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FREEDOM ELECTIONS ENsLAsD.--1n the London
Times of date may be found the following adver
easements
"Wanted TO purchase OF the value OF from f50,0O0 to
E700OO, any carrying with sufficient parliamentary
influence TO enable the purchaser to obtain in the
Pariamentn
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In looking the election of this State far
received feel satisfied that the democracy of the State
have every reaso exu We have gained member Of
Congress-; and in almost district in which wing
members have been elected, they have been run to the
GRIT" In the LIST district, Boyd dem) is elected by ma
joy that will not for fear may make of
the wings feel bad. In the Louisville district Duncan's
majority Meriwether (dem is only 3i. In the 3D.
district Clarke (dem is elected Todd (whs) by 22l
In the Boyle district Buckner (whg) beat James (dem)
272 only In the 9th district, Thompsons majority
Wickfe (dem) is quite lean Morehcad of Fayetie, has
received the best majority, being lll9 In the 10Th district
the wings picked up the of Major Gaines who is
prisoner in Mexico and, pleading for sympathy in his
behalf, obtained majority Desha (dem) of l30 In
the 9th district French dem) has beaten Cox the Mexi-
can candidate, about 400
We have reason believe that State is en-
phaticaly favor OF the war; and of democratic
as that is the only that splits the parties
This will be made the issue in the gubernaora race, and
this will govern the parties in the coming presidential
vass. Who's afraid of the issue The democracy have
everything inspire them to action Never did Kentucky
present holder 'front.' and promise triumphant
CESS Richmond (hy,) Pioughboy.
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TRANSPORTATION OrFIcE b. and o. II. r.. Co.
Washington, August "a, 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that and after wedne.-
~ day. the let proxno, ticket issued this Office will
received by tue conductors in the cars upon am Other
than The day Of its issue; of which travellers will please
take notice.
BY order: T. H. PARSONS
Aug H--eodio Agent
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= - = - WAsHrsorov, Aug. 10, 1917.
HOPE Mr.. William s Allison and ali others for whom
am liable, will come forward and pay their inst lin
btes TO me- and thereby any further exposition
or advertisement of my property for their debts
Aug. l9-3t OWEN CONNOLLY
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ces partially manufactured, and completely manu- fac
ured amount not exceeding IL and 20 per
spectively
1912 81 092 $50
1913 al S2l
1874 45S,Sl0
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At Bladenburg the 23d instant Of consumption MARI
LEE COEGYS aged is youngest daughter of the
b. CoNEays, of Boston, Massachusetts.
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fI.g63.32I

Notwithstanding these reductions the ordinary
of the United kngdomihat is, the derived from
the customs, excise stamps and taxes, and post Office Nc
amounted, in the year
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Picture OF n Sick Ship.

The following letter came to hand yesterday evening"
from intelligent officer on board the "United States
steamer Mississippi, off the hospital, Pensacola, August
Is 1sI7.o addressed 10 his friend In WASHINGTON:
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In the following passage, which we commend to the
attention OF readers, Sir Robert explains how it
comes to be the that the reduction of the British
tariff has increased the revenue. The is found of
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-18
WJ.v1Ete ENHANCEMENT.

TO COMMENCE MONDAY, DEC. 81, 1916.
Cars leave Boston from the Depot of the Old
Colony Rail Road, on Albany street. daily,
,(Sundays cxcepted) for Randolph, East Stoning-
ton North Bridgewater, West and East Bridge
wafer, south Bridgewater, Middleborough and
Fall River at Il o'clock a. IN. and p, IN.
Leave Fall River for Boston at IT o'clock a.
m. and ~ p. IN. .---Intersecling the Trains of the
N Bedford and Taunton Rail Road at Myrick'
Station.
A Special Car will leave Myrick's Station on
the arrival ofihe Cars from New Bedford al "a
n. m. for Fall River. Returning leave +. Riv.
er at 81 p. IN. for New Bedford.
Passengers by the Special Car arrive at Fall
River in time To- take the steamer Bradford Dur
fee for Providence, u. 1.-The Steamer return
inc in time for the 81 T. M.Train for New Bed.
ford.
Passengers for Newport take the steamer
Perry at Fall River at i2t o'clock p. IN. on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Per
ry leaves Newport at 10 o'clock a. m, same days
for Fall RIVER
Merchandise Trains leave Fall River at Ga
o'clock A. NJ.
Leave Boston from the Depot Of the Old Colo
ny Rail Road, South Boston, at 10 30 a. m.
SAMUEL II. p. LEE, Jr., Superintendent.
Fall River, dec. 10th, lSi6.-2i
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-18
Commissioners Notice.

NHE subscribers having been appointed by
i the Hon. Court of Probate of the town OF
Newport, Commissioners to receive and cx-
anime the claims of the creditors of the estate
of Thomas &. Ptman, late of Newport, tanner
dec, represented insolvent, and six months
from the I'd day of November instant having
been allowed by SAID court to said creditors to
bring in and prove their claims, all persons
having claims against said estate are requested
to present them to either of us, and we will
meet at the store of J. s. Munro, on Saturday
May lst lI47, at 3 o'clock Z. NJ, for the pur-
pose Of deciding on the claims that may be
presented against said estate.
WIN. SHERMAN,
GEO. T. WEAVER, }Comm'rs.
EDWARD Il. ALLAN.
Feb 18th, lS47.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-18
Benz. Marsh Jr.
%. las. THAMEs-sTREET.

HAS just received from New York, n
III fresh supply OF Ladies' Cater Boots,
from one Of the best manufaclory's in the
city, and will be prepared to furnish at the
shortes, notice. any color or size to match
dresses ot the very lowest .NcO York prices.
Also, n large assortment of desirable ar
ticlcs, suitable for the season, consisting o'
Ladies first quality French Morocco and Md
Shoes, together with Misses and Ch'ldrcn's,
of all descriptions and prices. Also, qnan'
,i,y Of Children leather and colored Morocco
Shoes, little shop worn for 25 cts. pair
Those who are in want OF the above articles
will please call where they cannot fail 10 bt
uiied. both in qualify and prices.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-18
--" The fire / the HINT
Shows not, Till it be- struck. "

One of the mos, accomplished of Tbs
! Latin classics declares the effect which
trial and difficulty exert in bringing out
this mighty force of character, adpersd
magnos probeni'-a all history and obscr-
walton demonstrate 1t. The mind, thrown
upon its own resources, and summoniDg
them resolutely TO the effort, rises with
every emergency, and confronts and
surmount all tha, can be brought against
it, Such was the discipline Of the eatly
New England characters. Cold, hunger,
disease, desolalion, grappled with il in
vain, ut the beginning. Neither the
tomahawk nor war-hoop of the Indian,
nor all the terrors which hung over their
dclenceess hamle,s, could subdue hearts
armed with this inward strength. ft
grew with constant and healihful vigor
through all vic'ssliudes. The neglect ol
the molher-country could not cast a shade
dark or damp enough TO wnher It. The
most violent storms OF its anger could
not break IT, Charters were torn away
by the ruthless hand or arbitrary power,
aud every resource Of despoiism was ex-
hausied to curb and crush it. But sN
was IN vain. The people, seversliy and
universally, had realized their rights,
and their power, rs men and q deter
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-18
AssiSnec'S Notice.

DANIEL H. DAVIS, of Newport, in the
- county Of Newport, Shoe dealer, having
this day assigned to me, all his effects, property
persons indebted TO him are requested to make
immediate payment and those having demands
against him To present them TO me.
NICHOLAS UNDERWOOD.
Newport, Feb 10Th, lSi7-5w.
Said Davis is by me appointed, my agent TO
attend at his late store, for the sale of the stock
on hand, and the settlement of accounts and
outstanding claims, until said stock shall be dis.
posed Of NICHOLAS UNDERWOOD.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-18
Commissioners Notice.

WE the subscribers, having been appointed
w by The Hon. Court of Probate, for the
town of New Shoreham, Commissioners to re
Iccive and examine the claims of the creditors
IagainSt the estate of William p Sa ndS, late
of said town, represented inSovent, and how
they are made out, do hereby give notice thai
six months from the 23d day of January, lSi7
being allowed for the creditors to bring in and
prove their claims against the same, and that
the 10Th of March, 22d of May, and the 23d OF
July, each day at o'clock 2. NJ, we will mee
until o clock, each day, at the House of Elan
Z. Liltlefeld, for The purposes aforesaid.
ELAN p. LlTTLEFlELD,
EDWARD MOTT, Comm'srs.
JOHN q. SHEFFIELD,
New-Shoreham Jan. 23J, lS47.-3w.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-18
Court or Probate, .Newpori, Feb. Isl, 1916

Court of Probate, .NeWport, Feb. lsi, 1916
VNIlE first Administration account on the es-
L tate OF Edward ~ Coke was presented by
the Administrators for allowance, and for an
order of distribution of the balance of said ac-
count among the heirs at law of said Edward
N. Coke the same is read received and re.
ierred for consideration To a Court of Pro-
bate, to be holden at the Town Hail. in
Newport, on the first Monday in March
next, at o'clock, o. m., and notice thereof
ordered to be given by advertisement for
three successive weeks in the HeraM OF
The Times, that all persons interested may
appear a, said time and place and be heard.
True copy-witness,
Feb 4. Is. Is. UowLAND, Prob. Cl'k.