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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

ANrI-REsT.-A mass meeting was to DO
held last Friday at Andres, Delaware county,
N. Y. for the purpose of adopting measures
establish confidence in the party, and transact
other important business connected with tho
Anti Rent organization"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

MExlcAs DEcIDEDLy The tolegraphic op-
orator, who sent the Presidents message to
Cincinnati, rejoicing, perhaps, at the conclu-
sion of his work, wound up with the words,
I" God and Liberty" The publishers in Gin
cinnati supposing, very innocently, ,ha, this
was intended by Mr.. Polk as an imitation Of a
" Mexican pronunciamep,o, wrote the words
before his Signature thus God and Liberty,
James X Folk"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

QuAKERs IN NoRwAY.--A letter of the
2sth ult., dated Chrstiana, states that con-
script in the Norwegian navy, named Halver-
ston, having objected to serve on the ground
tina, he was Quaker, and could not partici-
pate in military affairs, he was sentenced to
receive three times twenty-seven lashes on his
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

/ New Mexico SPEAKING FOR HERSELF AGAINST
SLAVERY. A convention Of delegates of the
people of New Mexico, "to form consitu-
ton and apply to Congress for territorial
government" was held at Santa Fe in October
last. In petition adopted by them and ad-
dressed to the Congress of the United States,
they urge the speedy organization ofa territorial
government and thus express themselves upon
the subject Of slavery:
awe do not desire to have domestic slavery
within our borders, and until the time shall ar
rive for our admission into the Union we desire
TO be projected by Congress against its intro
duction among u.s."
A local legislature is also asked for, and ,ha,
their interents may be represented by dele.
gate in Congress.
| On motion Of Mr.. Quinn, it was
"Resolved, That the petition Of the people
of New Mexico in convention assembled, To
the Congress of the United States, be forward
ed to Hon. Thomas ii. Benton, and the Hon.
John M. Clayton, and that they be requested
to represent the interests of this territory in the
Senate Of the United States"
The convention was held in pursuance Of a
proclamation issued by the acting go'ernor of
the territory, Domicano Vigil
THE LAKEs-Eriract from Col. Abert's Re.
port.-We make the following extract from
the recent report of COL Albert, the able head
Of the Typographical Department. IT gives,
undoubtedly, the most correct statement of the
size of the great Lakes extan,. The entire re-
port is valuable in comm srcial point Of view
as giving the statistics of the vast region wa
tered by the lakes, and as exhibiting some
thing of its resources and capabilities for still
more extensive and valuable commerce. The
entire lisc of lake coast is 5000 miles, of which
1000 constitute the British coast. The follow
ing is the result of the survey of the Y. S. To-
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

COAST SuRvEy.--The report the Superin-
endent of the Coast Survey, submitted to Con-
.gre;s on Tuesday last, shows that since 1914
there has been covered by the triangulation
,555 square miles; by the Typographical
surveys with the plane table 2,3is miles, and
an extent of shore line and roads Of 7,l99
miles and by the soundings 20,0s6 square
miles. of which 1854 were principally oil
shore or deep sea work. This work has been
done in the following States Maine, New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island Con-
necticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

The PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA.--Presiden
Methodist mulatto, and il is not many years
since he was hand on board of a lighter, up.
on the Appomatrok river, at Petersburgh, Va
He has contributed as civilian and soldier tc
the establishment Of the Colony at Liberia
was brave General, an enterprising merchant
the first colored Governor, and now as its hon.
ored Chief Magistrate, las had personal inter
views with Lord Palmerston, Gen. Cavaignac
and Queen Victoria and made treaties with
the Governments Of England and France. lie
is now probably on his way home, and has left
a young daughter to be educated in one Of the
first semnaries in England.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
EASTERN DISTRICT.

A Whig Convention will be held at tht
State House in Providence, on THURSDAY
Jan. 25th, l840, at 8 o'clock, p. NJ, to nomi
nate candidate to represent the Eastern Dis
trict in the next Congress. The Wing elec.
tors in the several towns Of the District are re-
quested to elect delegates to the Convention
equal in number to their delegation in both
branches of the General Assembly.
By order Of the Wing State Committee.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

A Texan Railroad is abou, to be constructed
from Galveston to the Red river above the raft,
three hundred and fifty miles. With the ex-
ception Of few villages, this great undertake
ing is though an almost unbroken wilder
ness.
Mr.. Edward Annis. at Manchester, n.
IT,, died from the effect Of an over dose Of
morphine, administered by mistake by his
nurse.
Gen. Taylor has visited the Nigh School
for girls al New Orleans. He made very
pretty speech 10 the girls, and before he leii
was very severely kissed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

INCREASED EMIGRATION TO LIBERIA.--Ii
appeared by the statements Of Mr.. Pinney a, a
meeting in New York on Wednesday evening
last, that since the Colony became Republic,
emigration has greatly increased. The annual
average Of emigration has this season increased
from 100 to nearly 400, and there are now
1000 applicants for passage, which the Soci-
ETY. need the means to furnish. Already five
vessels have been despatched this year with
over 400 emigran,s. Among those now wait
ing to 90 are 200 slaves IN Jefferson county,
Mississippi, Of the estate Of Capt. Isaac Ross
who died in 1896. The Society call for The
sun Of $4,000 from ,s frisuds,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

THE New CABlNET.-Editors and others,
are very busy in forming Cabinet for General
Taylor, but we rather think he considers him
self quite capable of Turning the Cabinet him
self, and We do not believe that their gratuitous
advice and suggestions will have much iunu.
ence with hun, or be 50 highly appreciated as
some OF them may imagine
Of one thing we feel well assured, and tina,
is that the Cabinet will be good one, and
will command the respect and confidence Of the
people at large, including even It's political OPP
ponenis.-N. o. Bill I'm.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
WESTERN DISTRICT.

A Whig Convention will be held at the
State House in Providence, on THURSDAY,
Jan. 25th, 1919, at o'clock, p. NJ, to nomi-
nate candidate TO represent the Western Dis
tnct IN the next Congress. The Wing cleo
tors in the several towns of the District are re-
quested to elect delegates TO the Convention
equal in number to their delegation in both
branches of the General Assembly.
by order of the Wing State Convention.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

No THANKSGIVING IN NRciNIA.--One of
the Richmond papers,. in noticing the fact,
says in this State, VIC believe, it is consid-
cred unconstitutional to thank God, and cer-
tanly not contemplated by the resolutions Of
9S and 90.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

Park Theatre Nee YORK, bwnt.--At
about o'clock Sunday evening fire was dis
covered in the Park Theatre, aud the building
was soon in ashes. Earl's hotel, aud several
adjacent buildings were partially consumed
Manager Hamblin's loss is estimated at $685.
600 lie had but a ,rning amount Of insur-
ancc. The building was valued at $50, 900,
and there was but small insurance upon IL.
The total loss is supposed to be 100000.
Of cholera and three deaths IN New York
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
Utica, Dec. II, 0 A. NJ.

A fire occurred in this city at 10 o'clock last
night, destroying stores No. 1853 and ITO
Gencsee street, occupied by J. c. Space, cabi-
net-maker,--and j. ID. Greenlaw, looking
glass maker. The goods were mostly got out
IN good order. Buildings destroyed. Loss on
buildings $5OOO--covered by insurance.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
Geral0 of the Ginlcs
Ri ODE AND Err;
NEWPORT:
Thursday Morning, Dec. 2l, lS4S
NEVVPORT:
WIG STATE CONVENTION.

A Whig Convention will be held at the
State House in Providence, on THURSDAY,
Jan. 25th, lSi9, at 6 o'clock, p. NJ, to nom-
nate candidates for Governor and general Off
Icers for the political year ensuing. The Wing
electors in the several towns are requested 10
elect delegates equal in number TO their dele
CATION in both branches of the General Assem-
bly,.
BY order Of The Wing State Committee.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

TAKE CARE OF YOUR EyEs.-A man who
has returned from California, being asked what
goods were the best investment to be carried to
California, replied, "Green Spectacles, by all
means for they are needed to protect the eyes
of the gold diggers from the brillancy Of the
metal ~
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
TO THOSE INTERESTED.

The subscriber having disposed of his print.
ing establishment in this town, together with
the HERALD OF THE TINES and the DAILY
HERALD, is making preparations to relinquish
business here in few days. Those indebted
either for Newspapers, Advertising or Job
Work, are respectfully requested to call and
settle the same previous to the first of January,
as business arrangements in another State rem.
der it necessary for him 10 leave this vicinity
at that time.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

The MoRMoNs Mormons in Califor-
MIA have laid claim to large portion Of tho
gold territory, and demand 80 per cent. Of tho
ore taken thercfrom. The claim is expected
other settlers.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

SUICIDE FROM GRrEr.--Mrs. Frances Pur-
dom, under deep depression caused by the
death of her husband, at Bowling Green, Mis-
souri,, drowned herself a few days since, hav-
ing previously prepared her burial clothes
The deed was committed at midnight.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

MosrLE..-Mr. Langdon, the editor Of the
Mobile Advertiser, was chosen Mayor Of Mo-
bile on the 4ih inst, by a majority Of twelve
over Mr.. McAlpin, his Democratic opponent.
Eieb, Wings aud six Democrats were chosen
Aldermen.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

EFFICIENT Public FUNcrIosARIrs.--We
are informed by the Arkansas lniolhgencer,
that out Of fire Indian Agents ON our frontier,
only one was at his post, (Col. Upshaw) The
rest wero absent from their agencies engaged
in eeciioneering in Arkansas for Sewer for U.
Is. Senator.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

GJ' The Lecture before the Mechanics As
sociation, on Thursday evening, was delivered
by F. Russell, Esq, of Boston. His subject
was Elocu,ion," and it occupied two hours
in its delivery. The audience was the largest
that has yet attended the Lectures
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

D The Taunton Gazette states that Mr..
Seth IL. Keene, on the llth inst, found a
lump of ore on his land in the vicinity of Weir
village, which was pronounced by competent
judges to contain at least fifty per cent Of pure
gold
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

A FOOLS TRouBLE.-lt is said that Thom-
as Hyer, who is in training to fight Yankee
Sullivan, eats raw beef steaks, walks fifteen
miles per diem, and punishes a bag stuffed to
to the weight of his prospective antagonist.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

H. Sailors ale shipping for California with
out wages, and in some cases, actually Offering
to pay for the privilege Of working their pas
sage out
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

III GoING GoLD HuYTIsG.-We under
stand that o. +. JACKSON, Esq, the former
publisher Of the News, will sail for California
in few days TO seek his fortune among its
gold mines.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

Girls ABsquATULATNo.-- than twelve
hundred girls have deserted the Lowell facto-
rles since the late reduction Of wages.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

A FAST MAS.-A person in Lyme, Conn,
named Charles Beckwith, walked sxty-fvc
miles in twelve hours, one day last week.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

A GENERAL TEN-IIouR LAw.--Great ei-
forts are now making throughout Pennsylvania
and other States to bring about universal ten
hour factory system. The manufacturers arc
not opposed to it, but favorable, only they wish
a general system for fair play.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

Mors Com IIuSrrRs.-A company OF
doctors, printers, ,ailors and lawyers, is or
Qarizing in Greensborough, Mississippi, 10
smigIate TO California
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

4 RusH.-Thep are said to be six thou
sand people a, Panama, waiting for conveyance
up the coast.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

ASEcDoTE or Gen. TAyLoR.-An honest
looking mechanic went up to Gen. Taylor yes
to-day, and abruptly touching his beaver, ask
ei. I" General, haint you got nothin' to do Tor
meW The General bandly told him he did
not know, and at the same time inquired what
his peculiar business might be. I'm a cab-
net maker" was the reply; {" and they tell
me you has got lot o. work Of that kind on
hand just now" YES" replied the Gener-
al, "but have not commenced yet besides,
] see by the newspapers that am likely to
have more gratutous help than shall need "
". o. Della, Dec. Sd.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

AcouIrTAL OF CASHIER OLcorr.-The trial
Of Mr.. Olcott, on the charge Of fembezzling tho
funds of the Bank ofOgdensburg to the amount
of 81 900, was closed on Monday evening by
the discharge of the accused.
The ART UNioN.-The subscription books
for this year were closed on the 18th, the mum
Der of subscribers being not far from sixteen
thousand. We see it alleged that additional
pictures for distribution have been or will DO
bought, so as TO make 400 in ALL
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

lNDIANA.-A telegraphic communication
from Cincinnati says that the Legislature of
Indiana have elected Mr.. Whitcomb United
States Senator. The Wings voted for Caleb
Smith We presume that the Mr. Whitcomb
is the present Governor of the state. The
election Was 10 fill the place Of Mr.. Hannegan
which will be vacant on the ith ofMarch next.
KEsTucKY-The Presidential electors met
at Frankfort on the 9th, and cast the vote Of
the State for Taylor and Fillmore, ,:or President.
DR.. John M. Johnson, of Crit,enden county,
was appointed messenger.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
To tl,c Husband.

Speak kindly to her. Little dost thou know
What utter wretchedness, what hopelss wo,
Hang on those bitter words, that stern reply,
The cold demeanor aud reproying eye.
The death-stcel plerces not with kecncr dart
Than unkind words in woman's trusting
heart.
The fra being by thy side is Of finer mould ;
keener her sense of pain, of wrong, greater her
love of tenderness. How delicately tuned her
heart each ruder breath upon its strings com
plains in lowest notes of sadness, not heard,
hut felt 1t wears away her life like deep
under current, while the fair mirror Of the
changing surface gives not one sigh of NO.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

LATER FROM EuRoPE.-The steamer Nj
agara arrived at Boston on Saturday morning
with a weeks later news from Europe.
In Commercial matters there appears to be
AN improvement.
Cotton has again advanced in price.
There was an insurrcction at Rome on the
18th, and the Pope's Prime Minister was as.
sasslnated. The people demanded a new and
more Democratic Ministry which the Pope
finally granted.
Great excitement prevails in France in rela.
ton to the approaching Presidential election.
The Cholera has almost ceased its ravages.
Nothing further ofinterest.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
Dec. 90, ls4s.

LATEST FROM THE GOLD MINES The shr
James Cutler has arrived at New Orleans from
California. She left San Clas Oct. llth. She
brings full confirmation of advices received
from that country concerning the gold mines,
They state that the gold is inexhaustible.
One lump has been seen weighing thirteen
pounds. One man was known to the officers
who had obtained eighteen hundred dollars
worth of the precious metal in single day
though this was an extreme case. Seamens s
wages were 500 per month. Sixteen vessels
were lying here, short of hands the neces-
saries Of life had become extremely scarce and
high.
Gold has also been discovered at Los Angel.
os, equal in qusiiy and abundance TO San
Francisco. The artizans had held a meeting
to memorialize Congress to establish mint
there Major Leayenworth has been elected
Alcalde.
From CALIFORNIA. Mr.. Joseph ii. Cutting
arrived here yesterday morning from San
Francisco, having left that place On the llth
of October. Mr.. Cutting had been one wear
IN California, out of which he spent AZ DAYS
IN the gold region. lie there collected by
himself alone, some $4,000 in the pure metal
his only instruments being a pick-axe, a
shovel, pan and butchers knife. Mr.. G..
states that the placer is 400 miles long, and
from 100 to l25 miles broad, as far as it has
yet been explored. lie brought several large
specimens with him, some weighing to the
value of S33. lie gives glowing descrip-
non OF the country and its abundant resources
PROVISIONS were very high -four, in the gold
region, $50 per barrel boo;s, S25 per pair !;
shoes, from So to So brandy, So per bottle !;
board, Sl5 per week, and everything in pro-
portion. n. o. Com Times, Dec. 8.
COLUMBUS, ONO, Dec. 18th A late St.
Joseph's Gazette states that party arrived
from California with large quantities of gold
from Feather river, which statement is confirm
oil
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21

The regents of the Smithsonian Institution
at their last meeting resolved to establish an
extended system Of meteorological observations
particularly with reference to American storms,
embracing as far as possible the surface Of this
continent.
The house of colorcd woman, named Celia
Butler, at a place called Beggars Neck in ST
Mary county, Md, was destroyed by fire on
Saturday night week, and her four children,
the eldest nine years of age, perished in the
flames. The mother was absent at husking
feast
A runaway slave, bound freedomward
sccreted himself on board Of the New York
packet steamer Cherokee at Savannah, a few
days ago, but was merciessly fcrrctted out and
put ashore again, where he made of from
the custody of the officers, but was ro-taken.
The Cherokees have become infected
with the mining fever, and have chartered a
company To work the lead mines recently dis
covered ln their country.
Capt. Durham, of brig Aim. at New
York, from Savanilla, reports that the steamer
Magdalena, which was built for the govern
ment Of New Grenada, had blown up and
killed four or five people. A similar accident
occurred to her before
The people Of Newburypor remembered
the poor on Thanksgiving Day. The amount
taken up at the different churches for the bcne-
fit of the Howard Benevolent Society Of that
town was S2i9 80, as acknowledged by the
treasurer.
Gov Drew has informed the Legislature Of
Arkansas that he will resign his Office as soon
as the Legislature adjourns. The Governor is
a candidate for the u. s. Senate.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-21
LIGHT HOUSES. From the Secretary Of

LIGHT HOUSES. From the Secretary of the
Treasury's everlasting Report to Congress,
we extract the following passage relative to
Light Houses on the coast, &c. Ii will be
seen that the Secretary recommends that a
board should be organized, to make this sub
ject their peculiar caIe-a suggestion well
worthy of consideration
"The department has proceeded to carry in
to execution the several acts of Congress, pas
sed at its last session. making appropriations
for lighthouses, hght-boats, buoys, beacons.
&c. IL has also carried the laws into effect,
providing surf boats, rockets, carronades, life
boats, and other necessary apparatus, for the
better preservation of life and property from
shipwreck calling lis aid to the underwri.
ters and Chamber of Commerce of New
York, and the Humane Society for preserving
life, of Massachusetts,. Important improve
ments may be introduced into our light house
system. To conduct it properly, requires
an acurate knowledge of our coast and naviga-
ton-the proper siies-the character Of the
building and mode of construction--the proper
apparatus and mode of lighting-the different
elevations, color, and other distinguishing
properties vi tne lgnts, anu WHelHer SlatiOna-
Try or revolving-the necessary preparations to
guard against accidents, or the extlnguishing
Of light-adequate regulations to secure the
accountability and attention of keepers, and all
the administrative duties pertaining to The sys.
ten. There is involved in all this, a varied
amount of knowledge, practical and scientific,
possessed by no one individual +; and to aid the
department, in the execution of these laws, it
has heretofore suggested to Congress, and
again respectfully renews its recommendations,
tor the organization of board, creating no ex-
pense, under The supervision Of the Treasury
consisting of the Fifth Auditor, the Superin-
tendent Of the Coast Survey, two officers of
The Navy, an officer of the Engineers, as also
Of The Topo graphical Corps, who would unite
The requisite knowledge, and enable the de-
partmen, to conduct all the operations of the
system, upon our extensive lake and maratime
frontier, which increased efficacy and ocono-
my"