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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01

H. ACCoRrISG To the New York Tribune.
there rs no longer any doubt that a very deci-
ded majority oithe delegates To the Wing Pres
dontial Convention from the State Of New
York have been chosen to urge and support the
nomination Of Icnry Clay.
~ \ child Of Mr.. Richard Nelson of Bath
Me-, came to his death on Saturday, from
swallowing bean, which lodged in his wind.
pipe. The windpipc was opened by the sur
geons, but the child survived the operation but
a short time.
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FRANCE.

We have received details Of The proceedings
of Tho meeting of the French Assembly up to
The lth ins'. IN the afternoon r. that day
thc Executive Commission with whom lhc
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01

BrESrp.--rhc steamer BENJAMIN Rush,
was destroyed by ~ a, Piu,burs, on N, g7th
inst
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01
1RII,A Nd.

Ireland has become more tranquil. The
Limerick affair has tended not little to this
salu,ary result II is quite clear ,la, there
will be no revolution IN ireland this time and
that whatever changes may be brought about,
they vii only b. effected by peaceful agitation.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01

Mr.. Mclcombc recovered lruln his sudden
and singular illness. The faculty called Il a
caialeplc attack, aud he Submitted to molical
treatment as il he really believed them currect.
Bu, nothing could ever convince hun ilat he
mad been the subject Of budily lne.s and men
tsl haIlucinaiion. lie cooked upon the scenes
of that fearful night a. warnings from another
world, aud he learned from their teachings .,
lcsson vt msrry and for, a-,n,c. Ere lle irUsc
from tie s.es-be ~ vhi.h his past -vciicneni
hsd condemned him. w gentle VOC, of Ale.
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All, all was present 10 MN ln the iCarulDpsS
OF reality; his senses reelcd he pressed his
hands upon his eyes to shut out the dread WIS.,
ion; but, when he once more looked into the
awful yagueness of that shalowy spot, the
broad, black, pail covered hro collins. The
wife of hls bosom was lying beside the child
whom his obduracy had kied.
Human nature could endure no more. Ills
by-gone life had been pictured out before him,
aud what 4,ul might calmly brave such Vls-
ions The old mans brain grew giddy -
his heart sunk within him, and deadly sick
ness came ever hun. lIo was conscious
of sensation vt chiness, as If the
cold air OF new y-openid grave was hrcaihcd
upon him, and a hand OF lee sc'fned extended
over his head. Was il the un-ecn presence OF
the King Of Tcrrors that thus irOzc ihr blood
within his veins, and stopped the genial flow
of hle's swift currents The visions Of the past
vanished from his gaz, the future was a
dark and drcary blank the present was an
unseen but conscious terror, aud the old man
sunk into lnscnsiblllry.
Suddenly. wcil-known voice rings IN his
ears, and seems to recall him from the threshold
of the world Of spirit. /" Father dear
father exclalns Fred. ~ tones of anguish,
as he lifts the dropping head and rests 1t upon
his own warm heart. He has come 10 implOrc
pardon for his fault. and hc finds his father
sunk in,o letharRy thai looks like the sleep
of death.
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Every respect paid yesterday 10 the memory OF
Mr. Senator Ashley, of Arkansas His mortal remains
were removed the Senate chamber about II o'clock
and BY - the chamber filled with the members OF
The two houses the President and cabinet the officers OF
the government, strangers and citizens Gncludng many
ades) The ceremonies conducted according to the
programme which we published yesterday. The Rev
Mr. Sllce the Chaplain OF the Senate, delivered i'm
pessiye appropriate to the solemn occasion
long line OF procession attended the hearse to the Con-
gessiona Burying ground Not person present whose
heart did not deeply sympahse with the distressed ami
IL Of the respected SENATOR who attended the melancholy
ssryice in the Senate chamber
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ny OVERLAND EXPRESS.
FOR THE UNION.
One day in odC0sscs Of TIE Mat.
From the N. o. rieayune, April 20.
/ SsA Mo Gr...xt.

From the ~ o. Pieayune, April 20.
From the Rio Grande.
By the arrival of the schooner H. L. Scranton, Capt.
Taber from Bazos Santiago, have dates from Ma'a
moras of the sh inst and Monterey TO the 18th ult
There is but little news upon the Rio Grande OF much
inerest-the stirring which have been enacted
upon that line having given place 10 The utter and nsu
ierabe duness OF line Of garrsons where robbery or
murder is looked upon great event The prospect OF
Madre line rksome in the extreme; and he signs for the
time when the peaceful recal shall be blown through
the valleys of the Sierra, and the silent watches OF
The night, thinks of home and liz comforts He feels that
the bed OF soldier IS not particularly downy-especla
ly in pncky pear counry-and that his path is sirewn
with anything but roses though few sparse sprigs OF
bright laurel occasionally found the dangerous and
ruinous path TO fame. But to such items OF as
there The Monterey Gazette of the 25h ult
American merchants have been murdered Mazapil,
but is unable to trace II TO any authentic source.
The same paper states that the 10th infantry who have
been garrsoning the city, have been ordered Wal
nut Springs.
Appropriate honors paid to the memory of John
Quincy Adams at Monterey by the 10th infantry, on the
22d ult cannon was fired every half hour during the
day from the CITADEL and thirteen in the morning and
twenty nine AT sunset.
Gen Wool has ordered all the dogs in the city of Mont
Grey TO be killed There will be many shed among
the black eyed senoras at the destruction of their pets
This proHuaclaeno against the canine egiOns BY the
commanding officer may well be called general massacre
The Gazette learns from its agent in Saltllo who had
jus, arrived from Parras, that three Virginia volunteers
had been murdered there short time previous The per-
petrators had been arrested.
The news of the ratification of the treaty by our Con-
gress received by Gen Wool at Monterey the Goth
uimo
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The Lancaster Intellgencer textra) contains letters
from each OF these delegates addressed 10 T. w Huer,
esq., the chairman Of the Democratic State Central Com
mee, in which they severaly pledge themselves to
carry out good faith, and to the best of their ability
the wishes of the democracy of Pennsylvania in nomi-
mating candidate for the presidency and in the national
convention to vote for James Buchanan until majority
Of the delegate shall otherwise decide"
We chronicle the fact of these Official letters, fairly
belonging record of the proceedings of the de-
mocracy of Pennsylvania The letters themselves would
occupy too much Of our space to publish entire
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Notice 10 DOOkbiudera.

SEALED proposals will be received at the Office of the
~ Clerk of the House of Representatives of the United
states, until Saturday, the 18th day of May, lS4S for bind
books and by the House bound
PRIOR 10 the 18th April SSon which day such proposals
will be opened by the Clerk 10 O'Clock, m, in presence
OF the chairman of the Committee Accounts and they
will be submitted by the Clerk to the Committee Ac-
counts on the following Tuesday the 10th day Of the month
OF May aforesaid, for their approval.
Specimens OF the kind OF binding required may be
at the Clerks office any lime.
THOMAS ]. CAMPBELL,
Aprb 2s-3tawid Clerk II X. u. 8.
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National Washington Monument.

The following contributions have been received since
the 18th of April:
From former collections made in Virginia by w.
Alien S6s So
Rev Z. Cook, sub.agen in Schohare and OF
sego, New York 80 90
Fi sesnykili. pennsylvania '' rs 90
James c. yelling, Hunterton Somerset. Mer
GER and Middlescx New Jersey 40 90
Thomas Twining, Berkshire county, Mass ITO 90
c. L. Gilchrist, Allegheny and Washington,
Maryland 100 w
T. w Eckloh Tor II Buff, first congressional dis
trct, Virginia 100 W
Gunneu Saunders, Fauquier, Prince William,
Fairfax and Loudon Virginia 81 40l
George Waiters,on, District OF Columbia 1911 90
Ss76 95s
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Commune ated.


son with the dance, let 10y be unconfned,
No sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet,
To chase the glowing hours with flying feet
The ball be given by Mr. Liable night, at Jackson
Hall, will undoubtedly be the most brilliant May ball
ever given in this city The good displayed by Mr.
Liable in his preparations for this event. and the talent OF
his pupils WILL we confident elicit the warmest ad
miraIion.
" Like fairy forms, here, now there,
They like children of the air"
From the inter manifested in this festival by "the
many headed multitude" anticipate OF the
delightful balls of the
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Who is JAMES X. PoLK.-Hon. Mr.. Dayton, (whig) in a
late patriotic speech in the U. s. Senate in reply Hon
Daniel Webster, who asked, "Who is James X Polk r.
gave him the following significant hints
"The senator (Mr Webserl says we fear lest the Kings
anger may kinde : and who he asks, lis Mr. Polk All,
We Died chat very question l,te than three
seowe asked in believe, and got
IN prose '-Ner Harn Rsgisf0.
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French sympathy Meeting In st. Louis.
BY TELEGRAPH.

PHILADELPHIA, April 25-2, p. m.
An immense public meeting was held in St. Louis at
France and Germany in their efforts to throw off the
shackles of monarchca despotsm, and establish the
publican form of government upon firm and enduring
basis. Several eloquent speeches delivered by
prominent citizens and resolutions partakng of the
thusiasm that prevailed offered and adopted the
sense of the meeting.
O'RieIy's telegraph has been opened, and is now in
operation far Tuscuabia Alabama, and may be ex-
peced to reach Memphis in the course of next week
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Democratic gains l2-,chig gains, g. Nett DEM gain, Z.
WHEELING, Va, April 80, lsis
To the Editor of the Union.
We send you good news from the northwest. Cayism
Taylorism, and parylsm, has been ousted, "horse
foot and Dragons" democratic Marshall" is again
deemed. After contest, and large vote, Nc
Daniel (dem is elected Jones (whig) by as votes
Well done for that noble countyhe span handle" al
she is termed Brooke and Hancock getting back
to their old malortes; Decamps is elected there by
majority of 1866 Wetzel and Tyler too, have done pretty
WE'LL and elected Boyes (dem) over Bowman (whig
by upwards of 100 SO you will all is right in ihi,
quarter and in this cty-the Gibraltar of federal
ism-whigery is on the wane. You may expect goot
news from our mountain counties, although we have
some five or six candidates in the field to one whg.
Our friends here are ready for the contest next fall
and, mark what say the whgs-Clay, Taylor, par
ty party-w meet with a stronger rebuke than ever.
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PRoF NlcHoL's- LEoruREs.---Dr. Nichol, of Glasgow
proposes to deliver three lectures astronomy, begin
nlag tomorrow (Thurslay) evening. The subjects and
other particulars are stated in our advertising columns.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY ,, Is4s.
AppoIntmsnts by the President,
Bu and nth the aduiee and eorse'st Of the Sen

I'm and nth tie aduice and consent Of He Sendfe
A,rxAgDER G. GORDON, promoted 10 the rank of com
ndeT In the navy, from the 4th Of March 1915, ciee
lanes P. Wilson, deceased.
RoprRr b RIFIL, promoted to the rank of lieutenant
th navy from the l4th of March, 1913, Uies Lieuen-
AMI G. Gordon, promoted.
an M THEW c. PERRY promoted TO the rank Of heuen-
ant IN the navy from the Sd of April, 1913, uice Lieut.
stephen Johnston, deceased
nsrpH BEALE promoted the rank of surgeon in the
oayy from the 9th of April, ls4s, uiee j. Frederick
SIekes, deceased.
ALBERT PEARSON, OF Pennsylvania, appointed an as
san, surgeon in the navy, from the Goth OF April ls4s,
ne Samuel H. Stout, who declined to accept his appoint
nent - :, -
sop in the navy from the 2sh OF April, ls4s, uiee Pass
q Assistant Surgeon Joseph Beale, promoted.
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.u,o,n,me,ts by the President.

FLoRESrIus Cox, HENRY MAYOR, JOSHUA PERcE
CHARLES r. BELT, JOHN Cox, LEWIS CARBERY, anc
ROBERT WHITE 10 be members OF the levy court Tor Tho
nn,y of Washington in the District of Columbia for the
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IOHiNATE Conversational Lessons la Apanlsh.-The
L importance of the Spanish language to the legislator
the scholar, and the statesman, every day OBJ
vious The relations between the United States and Mex
leo are about to assume intimate character that
knowledge OF thefanguage of acountry portion
which is so soon TO be incorporated with ours is almost
dspensabe Many persons deferred from even ma ing
an attempt 10 learn this beautiful language in
OF the we-known drudgery and tedious procra estimation
which nave hitherto attended pathological studies The
advertiser has invented system, of easy familiar
ton whereby the student becomes mpercepbly initiated
into all the eegances and ntricaces OF Spanish dction
an ncomprehensby short space oftme Such has been the
perfect success OF this system that gentlemen Of education
have acquired in thirty lessons sufficient knowledge OF
the language read underanngy the best authors and
sixty Lessons however, will generally the object
OF enabling the student hi. way without
The advertiser has leisure hours daily, which he
would be glad employ in imparting a Knowledge o.
either Spanish French Italian this system
For further particulars well for reference apply
MEEHAN, librarian 10 Congress.
April 2S-6t
T AIDES and GsntIemens GIoves.-Received yes,er-
IL day
SO dozen Alexanders kid gloves, for ladesin white
dark coIors, medium do, light do, and black
Ladies' colored Isle thread gloves
Win be received few days, black Lisle thread gloves
article, for gentlemen
We have
Kid gloves
Lise thread, all qualities
Silk gloves, do
% dozen misses kid gloves ati
April 9-3uf d. CLAGETT a. co.
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DIED.,

Yesterday evening year age DIANA wife
Mr.. WM II. MrrsIx Of the General Land ONCE eN1J
The friends family invited funeral
ate residence Of and 27d Wednesday
o'c lock m
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TRANCE under Louis Philippe, history " ten
L. years by Louis Blanc edition, Just published
vols. Svo. Price SO so f. TAYLOR
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pennsylvania Delegates to the Baltimore Convention
The delegates TO represent Pennsylvania in the Dem
ocrauc National Convention, were chosen by the State
convention held Harrisburg the 4th of March. They
folloue
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T1ACTs WORTH KNOWING.-It is now pnivers

IINACTS WORTH KNOWING.-It is now universally
admitted that the mysterious power of galvansm has
important and wonderful effect the animal economy
in fact, the whole vital system has kened
gavanc battery OF which the brain is the great
the spinal column the connecting chain and the countless
nerves which ramfy from this important structure the
conducting wires whereby the generated influence is
brought to every portion OF the animal frame This
ancifu theory, but positive and unquesonable fact
which can be most concnsvey demonstrated 1t
fore matter of astonshment that the and beautiful
application of this Wondrons developed by Dr.
Christies Gavanic Rings Belts, Bracelets DC should be
of such vast benefit in many Of the affecting disc
to which we are subject In the long train Of
complaints its effects almost magical, the most Sc
cases OF paralysis epepte fits dyspepsia bronchitis
tic dooreux neuralgia and many other arrangements Of
galvanc articles and remain permanently cured Severe
cases, in which benefit was unexpected often com
The following extract from letter lately received
from distinguished physician in this State. The name
is withheld by request OF the writer;
ga H. CHRISTIE, nj. D--Dear Sir One of NV patients
unknown obtained your Gaudnic Belt with the Mag
netic Fund for serious affection Of deafness. The case
that of lady whose system was much disor
dered, and her general health poor Much was done pre-
vous the application of the belt, but with very little sue
and feel only right tell you that since she com
menced wearing the belt but few weeks ago she has
trey recovered hcr bearing and her general health better
than for several years Her friends reioced beyond
measure at this happy result
Unless the Of deafness be organic (Which is sci
dom the case there is every chance perfect recovery by
the of DR. Chrises articles and equally true re-
gardng all diseases of nervous origin.
Testimonials OF the respec table character and
pamphlets with full descriptions may had gratis Of the
authorized agent, or will be sent by mail
CAUTION.
The great celebrity and success of Dr. CHRISTIE'S gal
vanc articles has caused them TO be connerfeted by
prnciped persons. To guard the public against decep-
ton, there is but ONE AUTHORIZED AGENT appointed
in each city from whom alone genuine articles
be obtained. All sold elsewhere are spurious and
worthless No pedars travelling agents WILL any
count, be employed.
All applications requesting further information. regard
ing business with Dr. Christie, should be addressed to
ID. G. MOORHEAD, Agent-Cenera for the U. s.,
No, la2 broadway, New York.
Only agent in Washington, d. c..
M III. STEVENS No I Rro,rn,. uo,sl
May 3-ThS&Mif Y
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American and French Restaurant
THE subscriber continues to keep his five parlors open
i for the accommodation OF gentlemen who wish take
their me ais in private
He also oilers great bargain spectators who wish
invest money in real estate, having three-s story brick
houses in pleasant and healthy situation in the
for sale for cash or good negotiable paper.
]. BOULANGER,
6 street, near 18th, the War Department and the
May 3-dlw* Pension Office.
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T1ORT n 4 IRIS Of the Of tAs Drsnch provfs-
ional government IL figures sheet, drawn from
April Il y. TAYLOR.
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY, five or six Young ladies
w to learn the fashionable dressmaking business Full
Instructions given in all the various branches Apply
the Ladies' Furnishing Store.
May 3-d3t MARY ALICE MURRAY. Agent
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From Tue NtN VfItdHs IVRy HHVi ?
Gen. Taylor

The numerous Misrepresentation OF Cen Taylor
opinions upon questions OF public policy, which nave
been put in circulation by persons who assumed to speak
from authority, have induced him to address letter to
Capt Allison, his broher-n-law, IN which ne taxes oc
speak at large OF political topics than ne
mas hitherto done This letter has been handed us to-
publication, and it defines for all the General
position regard to the presidency, and the issues wh'c
he at the base of party organization.
Baron RoueK, April q, lSis
DEAR Sra My opinions have recently been so often mis-
conceived and misrepresented, that deem it due to my
self If my friends, make brief exposition of the ~
upon the topics which You have called my attention
have consented to the of my candidate TO-
the presidency have frankly avowed my dstrust
my for that high station but having, the sole
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OLD CAPITOL.-H Y. HILL respectfully informs
~ members OF Congress and Others with without their
families that he has several large and pleasant
vacant.
Capitol Hill, May 3-eo3*
NEW MUSIC just received the following aud
popular music and for sale only Statoners Hail.
four cents page first door east of Fuler's Hotel
w FISCHER.
The Dying Emgrants Prayer, by Loder
I'm dreaming pleasant dreams, by Andrews
Away in Mexico, by Phillips
Seguin's collection OF bass songs
o, give a home the boisterous sea
My Mothers Vow, by Waters
Natalie waltzes, by the S,eyermarkische
Sounds from the Heart, do
Sounds from Home, do
Viola waltz, BY Grube
Vive la Republique an offering from the United States
to the national republic OF France
Learning how 10 Dance Quadrles
My Mountain Home, quickstep by Dyer
Rose of Allandae, quickstep, by White
Georgia Polka, by Fowler. The Belle Polka, by Berg
Lesliana Polka, by Andrews Favorite Polka by Strauss
Katy's Dream Polka by Howard
Beaujour Polka, by Wely
The Georgana Polka, by Winkler
Anguera's collection for the guitar
Reeds do do
May 3-3tw2w
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IN
Il generally known Warrenton Springs.) will be open
the reception of vsers the LIST Of June Extensive
the whole establishment No expense will be spared IN
adding its establishment, the comfort and pleasure
the positive intrinsic value Of hs wa al and m
almost miraculous effect in particular cases. it has been ~
garded good policy enlarge the accommodations
to complete the original design, 30 as 70 crafty the
pleasure in remarkably healthy e feg ass 1
beautiful village of Warrenton, vsers may, horseback
in carriages, the improving roads, enjoy the
alleys the pistol gallery game Of billiards. the heah
full dance The lovers of music and flowers will find Pecn
liar has been taken win their approval while the
ow deer and the fawn, the gold and silver Ash. the elk
and the swan may relieve tedious hour thosc who
been taken which expanded iberaly could suggest to
add comfort and accommodation Of visisers. The
and brilliant fre.works will lend their respective attrae-
tioss Nor these preparations designed for the gay
denomination, cordial, grudging invitation given
spend the without charge The usual
These springs IS IS miles, according to the on,
taken, from Frederic burg and - SO from Alexandra
Trweekly will run from both these points till July
when daily lines will be established visters leaving the
District of Columbia in the stage steamer a. m
will reach the springs the same day and same cost
the Richmond and fredericksburg Railroad Company and
the stage from Fredercksbug 70 the springs 10
make the ticket s. from Richmond and - ~ from Wash
These springs are known the Post Office books
they may be left Wsnenton or sent 10 the White Sui
phnr Springs, in Greenbrier
Terms OF board will be follows. $50 for tho who sea
son. ending LIST October $75 for three months 80 TOR two
weeks 81 rs per day; Or lodging 50 each Ser
for cSdfsp undsa h,se oS When
Ss1 % e ~ Be- ao
full price Horses SO cents day. q N.Y. mSr.h;
April 26--ihf Superintendent.
- : - -
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trOnOmy
TAR. NlCHOL will have the honor of delivering
- lectures in the Odd Fellows Hall, the evenings of
Thursday, aurday, and Monday next on the following
subjects vZ The mechanism of the solar system, and
critical account of the discovery Of the planet
Neptune - The present state Of the nebuar hypothesis
and critical view OF the position cosmogonie and On
the relations between geological theories and
facts chiefly illustrated by an account of the nature of the
surface of the moon"
Tickets for single lecture 90 cents; ticket for the
course, admitting lady and gentleman, 81
Tickets may be had the book of Mr. Franck Tay-
and at the door OF the hall the evenings Of lecture
Nav