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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

UP An Irish shantee near Bellows Falls,
was burnt up, on Tuesday night, and an Irish
man who went into the building to rescue his
trunk, perishcd in the flames. No effort was
made by the Other Irishmcn to save him, and
the interference Of some Of the neighbors in his
behalf, was iorclbly prevented.
Springfield Ropbblrcsn.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

BosroS ALMASAc.--By an advertisement III
another column, it will be seen that tins little
annual is again ready for the public 1t is one
If the mos, convenient and useful almanacs
published, and should be in the hands Of every
one. One new feature the present number,
is beautiful map Of Boston, and It's vicinity
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

STEAM LABoR.-The amount Of work done
by machinery, moved by steam in England, is
supposed to be equal to that Of more than
3, 1000, 900 of able bodied men by direct manual
l,h
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

III The Perry did NOT make her usual trip
to Providence, on Monday, on aceoun, Of the
storm.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

Tnr GREAT QrrsrioS Settled. p.-"Dr.
Hare, in tho September number Of Sllliman' s
Journal, says that saltpetrc will explode when
melted with sugar, as 1t probably was at the
great New York fire"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

! SELLING UNDER PRIME COST A lady see
ing at the window of linen draper, who had
not long been in business, that very common
lsre, "The goods of this shop selling under
prime cost !" stepped into friends who hap
pened to live within TWO or three doors, and
enquired whether he thought his neighbor was
selling under prime cost, and would let her
have any good bargains! "As to bargains, "
replied the friend, " | am really at a loss to
answer; but, with respect to selling under
prime cost, that can most positively assure
you, must be impossible; for. to my certain
knowledge, he has nerer paid a single Jdrthing
for any thing he has in his shop"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

FIRrs.-A two story dwelling house in Ok.
ford Village, Fairhavep owned and occupied
by MIR. Wilcox, took fire on Wednesday
morning about half past l2, and with most OF
It's contents was destroyed.
barn on Film street, west of County street,
belonging to MIR. Williams Reed was set on
fire, and destroyed with its contents, consist
ing OF a carriage, large quantity of hay and
grain, two horses and one COW. Mr. RS
house adjoining, was considerable damaged.
Insurance on the barn, 5000. Taunton Wing
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

rP The Bay State broke her crank pm
and was ,owcd back to the city by the Empire
State.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23
The Hartford Times thus soliloquizes

fHo iIdlHofU IIHIts tIUs sUITIUTUIZeS'
"Salt river is pretty comfortable after all,
especially since this unusual snow storm. Salt
don't freeze, you know, and when one amt
entirely frozen up, he can talk of men and
measures with his neighbors."
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

Ba,on Gcrolt. the Prussian Minister At
Washington. has retired to his native country
He will bo succeeded Nv Baron Rochue, who
arrived st New York IN the last stsamo
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

A SUBSCRIBER poR LIrE.-The following
is an extract from letter received by the
Cleveland Plaindealer -
"Kng0Hle, Noc. 3, 1913.
J. w. Gray, Esq, DEAR SIR
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23
The Elections.

~ We give below such election returns
as we have received, since our last
FLORIDA has cast her vote for Taylor, which
gives Taylor 1853 electoral votes, or II moro
than enough to elect him.
New YoRK.-The official vote Of New
York for President, gives Taylor 2is,55 |;
Van Buren l20,5l9 Cass ll+,592.
VIRcISn-Although the retTns are in.
complete, it is generally conceded that Viz
ginia has gone for Cass by a small majority
say from 700 to 1000. Polks majority in
1914 was 800.
GEORGIA. sajorty will be about
5000.
ALABAMA.-Therc can be but little doubt OF
the vote of this State having been given to
Cass and Butler, by majority not exceeding
one thousand. Folks majority in 1874 was
ll,462.
LouisIAsA.-Taylor's majority will be ovel
o0O0
MIssIssIprI--The vote Of Mississippi promi
ses to be very close. The Wing gains in the
counties heard from indicate that Taylor may
have small majority ; but this is still uncer
tain. Folks majority was $3.50 in 1874.
IsDIAsA.-The majority for Cass in thi'
State will probably exceed 1000.
ILLlsoIs-The returns continue to show
large gains for Taylor but as Folks majori
ty in the State, in 1874, was ID, 1855, it II
hardly probable that i, has been overcome a
the recent election. The next returns will, i
is believed, decide the question.
IowA.-Ths few returns received are IA
vorabls to Cass, but not decisive as yet.
MlcHIsAx-A dispatch dated Detroit, Nov
1874 Says
Returns have been received from all th'
counties, except Chippewa, which Is estimated
at $50, making the majority for General Cas-
1908.
The House will stand 81 Democrats to Il
Wings. and the Senate 10 Democrats to
Wings.
Conneciie,a.-The final statement of TIT
votes for President 10 Connecticut, gives 10
General Taylor %, $50, and for General Cas-
20 500 plurality 1884, This by the Con
necticut law, constitutes a choice. MIR. Val
Buren had 5,O93 votes. Which party constl
tuted the greatest proportion of these votes, i
is difficult to determine. The whole numbe
of votes is 6l 600, which is less than the mum
Der given in the election Of 1914 by 2,9i7.-
The votes in that election were for Clay 81,
622. Polk 29, ,Sil, Birney 1913.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

Til. Mexican Gen. Iicria, aud family, az
rived IN Boston, on sunday.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

wish you to send me your Daily, commen-
cling on election day, and continue to send it
until it is ascertalncd that General Cass is
elected
Your Democratic friend"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

CAT-AND-DoG LIFE.-James Ferguson and
his wife led a cat-and-dog life, and she is not
once alluded to in the philosophers autobogra-
ply. About the year 1850, one evening,
while he was delivering to London audience
lecture on astronomy, his wife entered the
room in passion, and maliciously overturned
several pieces Of the apparatus; when all the
notice Ferguson took Of the catastrophe was
the observation to the audience, Ladies and
Gentlemen, have the misfortune to be mar
ried to this woman"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23
New Windows for Old:

TTNHB Suhscriber wishes 10 exchange SIN
i lights 8 by ) sash and glass on ihe NEST
reasonable terms. SIMON MOTIF L.
Sept. ~. ON w.pd
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23
Handkerchief Extracts.

IENNY LIND Extract Bouquet du Gen Tay'
y lvr.wilh an assortment Of the most fashion
able Perfumes for the Toilet, Just received a
NovIs. T.SDALES
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23

STARVED MIDST PLENTY. There never
was trueI saying than that of Byron, that
truth is stranger than fiction. What fictitious
tale could he more incredible than the fact that
poor widow woman, in the midst of the abund-
ancs of New York, should die of starvation A.!
The woman We speak Of, belonged to Long
Island, but was brought to the City Hospital a
week ago, in very enfeebled condition Just
before she died, she told the surgeon that her
husband had been dead twelve years that she
subsequently lost friend after friend till all
were gone, and she became entirely destitute /;
and that for nearly two weeks before she was
brought to the hospital, she had not tasted food
The coroners inquest confirmed her statement.
Poor creature, in the midst of 400 900 people
she had no friend, no acquaintancos In the
midst OF luxury, wealth, waste, she tasted no
food. She was but 30 years old.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-23
Bag and Purse Trimminzs,
Twist. &c.

CrEEL Bag and Purse Clasps, Steel and
| y Gilt Beeds, Silk Twist. Also, richly EN-
broidered Purses and Bags. for sale very
cheap at II lioDaLt o
Nov lS.
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SPEECH OF HON. IL. ". JOHNSON,

OF GEORGIA,
IN the bill to RAISE, for limited time. an additional D'i
tary force.
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BALTIMORE, Feb. ID, ls48.

BALTIMORE, Feb 10, l948.
The Charleston Steamer Valentines Day-Re-
moral of Richard j. Turner'S Case Concert
Elder Adams
The ocean steamer building by Mr.. Z. H. Dun
can, to run between Charleston and Havana, the
first steamship ever built in Baltimore, will be
launched on Saturday next. Her dimensions
are ZIG feet on deck, "a feet beam, and 80 feet
depth of hold She is capable of freighting 1000
tons, and will be propelled by steam engine of
5000 horse power, which is now being built by
the Messrs. Readers, of our city. She is being
built with the full expectation that she will rival
in speed and sailing qualities any vessel now on
the ocean.
There were l6, 900 valentines deposited in tho
city post Office up to 10 o'clock last night
The case of Richard J. Turner, the defaulting
clerk of the Mechanics Bank, was yesterday
removed to the Anne Arundel county court, on
account of the difficulty keeping off of tho
jury personal friends of the party who have
sworn to clear him, let the consequences be what
they may. He has been cleared on two counts,
whilst his counsel admitted his guilt to the jury;
and if tried here, would doubtless be cleared on
the third and last indictment He Is now to be
tried on the charge OF a conspiracy with VIM.
s. Birch to defraud the bank, the latter having
already been found guilty OF such conspiracy.
The Steyermarkische musical company had
an overwhe lining house at their first concert last
night.
Elder Adams takes benefit tonight, appear.
ing as Pizarro. | am inclined to think he would
have better house if he did not appear himself
at all.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-16
DOMESTIC MARKETS

NEw ORLEANS, Feb. 2, ls4s.-Cotton-The market has
been less animated and the sales are confined 10 $500
bales at full prices Tobaoco-We have no sales to Re.
port. Sus ar-The demand has been animated, ana
fully 1000 hhds have been sold at full prices say fair
"a a41c Molssses- 1900 bbs were sold at 201s 2lc,
and 100 bills choice at 40 The purchases were prn
cpaly for Mobile. Flour-rh market continues droop
ing and the sales limited to 1000 bbs including 400
choice Illinois, at SIS 100 Tennessee and lS4 OHIO At
~ SIX Corn-The demand has been fair, and 10 600
sacks have been sold for England and the North at prices
ranging from as to 800 for good mixed TO prime white
ard yellow. Osts-655 sacks sold at 400 per busbel
Pork-saes OF rs bbls mess In lots at 50 so; $50 bos
prime In lots at 81 lax, and 250 at ST. Green Meat
10000 lbs hams sold at So 80 and 900 lbs shoulders
ut 50 80. Beef 100 bbls prime sold at 81 Lsrd-The
demand steady and have to report sales Of
1898 hblr aud erces at to 6o and 637 kegs at 6o
and 100 kegs at 6Ac Whskey-ssles Of 2l0 bills REQ
,inei at 20xc so at 20A and 100 raw at 20kc Bacon
20 casks sides cold at and IL casks shoulders At $40
sat-Eight carsoes Of Liverpool, part arrive
taken by two parties private terms Freights-A
bark for Liverpool to load with corn at lad, and
British ship for Liverpool at 1924 for cotton ExI
ehange.-Rates dropping. lLondon, sk per cent
ptem Paris 30 . 40; New York, 90 days, az az
per cent dis do sight, y per cent prem Treasury
Notes,
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On Tuesday morning, the 18th inst, Mrs ELIZA
CLARK widow Of the late John Clark, aged AZ years
The friends and scquaiutances of the family re-
spectfuiy invited to attend her funeral this wednes
day. afternoon, at O'Clock, from her late residence
No SO Sheriff street
On Monday tho i4th inst PHrpE MARIA, wife Of Hen
~ v Vutee
The rel atives and friends of the family we'll as
these of her father Francis Price respectfully
ted to attend her funeral Wednesday the 10th
at O'Clock, p NJ, from her late residence No % Null
berry street, without further invitation.
On the l4th inst In the 62d year Of his age, ZKPHA
NAH FRENcH Of Jersey City, at his late residenc
Newark avenue.
The funeral will take place at O'Clock, this day
His friends and acquaintauces will please attend with
out further invitation Easton papers please copy.
On Tuesday morning, LOUISA, the daughter Of Lori
son and Maria Allen aged months
The friends and acquaintance of the family are
spectfuly invited to funeral Wednesday after
noon, at O'Clock, from 81 Norfolk street
On Tuesday morning, after brief illness CHARLOTTE,
wife OF Major NJ. Myers in the sgd year of her age.
The friends Of the family invited to attend her
funeral from her late residence No 2s4 West 22d street.
between 9th and 10th avenues, Thursday afternoon,
February 18th, at o'clock
In this city, Feb. Is ls4s, Dr. JOHN CONAN, Omar,
County Tyrone, Ireland
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WASHINGTON, February Ii, 1913.
Congress

Both houses to-day have been killing time on
the Mexican question.
In the Senate, Mr.. Yulee took ground against
Mr.. Dickinson's anti Wilmot provso resou-
tons; and contended that the position of Mr..
Dickinson, in leaving the question of slavery
to the people of the territories to be acquired
would be infinitely worse to the South than the
proviso He was stopped at the expiration of
the morning hour, and will resume his argu-
ment on the subject to- morrow.
Mr.. Breese followed in a speech on the bill of
ten regiments, In favor oft, of course; and read
a good lot of newspaper extracts, to show that
the opposition of the wings to this war is pre-
csely the opposition of the federalists to the
war of 1872.
Altogether, however, the day in both houses
has been pretty much a waste OF time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-16
INTELLIGENCE DY THE NAILS
Affairs in WashinRton,

WASHINGTON, February Is, 1913
The Merican QuestiOn-4Mr. Polk and the merit
Presidency.
The British courer's news from Mexico and
Queretaro is looked for by every mail. On the
complexion OF this intelligence hangs the future
fate of Mexico-at least so far as that fate can
be controlled by the action of the treaty making
power OF this government. Amy terms covering
the cession OF New Mexico and Upper Caifor-
MIA, will be submitted by the President to the
Senate and will, in all probability, be accepted
by that body; but it is also probable that the
House would refuse appropriations for carrying
sueh treaty into effect. The present tone of
the House IL decidedly averse to the acceptance
OF any such terms Any IMAM who shall advocate
it will soon find that he is sailing in the teeth of
gale OF public opinion that will finally swamp
him. There is no concealing the fact The
people are IN favor OF the fullest measure of in
demnity, even il that comprehen the whole Of
Mexico. MIR. Polk was brought up to an almost
undisgulsed avowal OF this policy in his last an
nual message, but he has since been frightened
by the opposition and he now indicates his de-
termination TO submit tn the Senate any PROPOSE
ton that may come from the Mexican govern
ment, how much sOever 1t may tall short Of
what he has led the people to believe would be
the minimum of his demands. There are those
here who have been so positively assured of the
contrary by Mr. Polk, that theyar totally incre-
deceived before the end of the week, SO that it
is not worth while to argue The matter now.
| have no doubt that Mr.. Polk is striving to
shape things so as to secure the nomination OF
the Baltimore convention tor himself. His
creatures here and elsewhere, are undisguised
in their advocacy of his claims; and the brols
and discussions, that he has done all in his pow
er to promote, are projected here for the purpose
of weakening the strength Of each other aspi-
rant. 1t is deep game, and 1t has been hitherto
adroitly, although a little too openly, played
The move now In contemplation is the establish
ment, in New York, of a newspaper, to advo-
cate his denomination. To each candidate, Mr..
Polk appears as in the last degree anxious to
promote his nom nation, and each Is thus Sc
cured as trienu, In case himself cannot be
minated. In the west, the government patronage
is given to Mr.. Casss friends, so that that gem
tleman will feel bound in gratitude, in case he
himself do not succeed, to throw his influence Tor
Mr.. Polk. That this scheme will succeed, is not
possible, for the rage of the different candi
dates, when they discover the trick, will pre-
cude anything like a unanimous support; and
thus Mr. Polk may plot the wing candidate into
the next presidency ; but it is more likely tho
thing will be discovered before it is quite ripe,
and Mr.. Polk may find himself obliged to make
virtue Of necessity, and retire with as good
grace and as great a show of sincerity as he can
assume. This will only take place after he shall
have lost all hope of denomination.
GALyIKNsIs.
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PHILApELPHIA, Feb. Is, 1913.

PHILADELPHIA, rep. 10, 1872
Ship Launch-Lore Tokens-Goins to Msrico-
Fire-Remains of Major 7tciggs-Afairs Of
the Defunct Pennsylvania United States
Bank, &c.
sprinkling Of little ones, rushed to Kensington
this morning, to witness the launch OF the ship
Tuscarora, designed for the Messrs. Copes'
Liverpool line. She is 1900 tons, custom-house
measurement; and, though you have larger ves-
sells in New York, yet the Tuscarora Is un-
doubtedly the largest merchant vessel that was
ever built here Her descent into the water was
magnificent sight, eliciting the cheers OF thou
sands of spectators.
Atleast thirty thousand valentines were trans
mitted, Yesterday, to their destination, through
the post-ofiice and the numerous private des-
patch posts. The practice Is continued to-day,
and will probably last throughout the month.
The roof of house Fourth street, opposite
Union. was slightly damaged by fire this after
noon, and the furniture and goods in a millinery
establishment beneath deluged by the water
Major Harris, who is in command OF the ma
rines at the Philadelphia naval station, Is about
TO be ordered to Mexico. The marines herew
probably also be ordered thither, with all the
can be spared from the various stations.
The remains of the gallant Major Twiggs are
expected to arrive here very shortly, and our
military commanders are making preparations
for a reception worthy of the deceased. His
BODY, with that of Colonel Watson, are on their
way to Norfolk, in the U. s. sloop OF war ger
mantown, and her arrival there may De daily
expected. .,,l,J. ~,
An adjourned meeting of the stockholders OF
the U. States Bank, was held this morning.. A
resolution was adopted requesting tine aiIecuo.s
. Statement AZ much ia detail as is proper and
practicable OF the remaining assets, which pass
ed by their several assignments, and report the
same to an adjourned meeting, wnlch "a 70 oe
Im,inn ~ was also adopted. directing notice to be
',sn ~ an application 10 be made to the Legs
iaure to relieve the bank from the liabilities in.
cured in the form OF bonus. Inc proceedings
~ resuscitate the dead monster, tor the purpose
of enabling the present holders OF its stock TO
sell at a profit
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MARKETS ELSEWHERE.
STOCK SALES.

PHILApELpHiA Feb I5-Frst BoGrd-50 Reading. b5 20:
$1,000 stttc 6 bank Penn 2e; 10 franklin Fire 3o
SIN Lehgh Int Sc; 800 Lehieh Morg Loan 81 $500 vii
nin9tcn 6 h5wn II. .aor Sales-3O Beaver Meadow 2A
SO Guard lOss; $23oO ses 81, uu FFanhn Fire lso
$500 Lehish Mortg Loan ST. Boord-5000 STATE IS
lax itOo ity SIS 90; 100 schuy NAV 6 90 AK; 2oOo
Beading hk 6 80 6a 90 G,,ad Bank lc% Frs.. In iss
IIiO0 State SIS 72h; 1900 Reading Rk6'. .62h; 80 Bus.
quehasna Canal 49, 100 Grsrd Bank ION; so New Jersey
Copper az.
Bosror, February 1s-Erchange Bodrd-l Eastern Rail
road Io21 do lO2; Western Railroad 1903 fehburg
Railroad Old Colony Railroad 89lf; 7Cheshire Rail
road 79,s 1903 Western Railroad Rights &c so
do Reading Railroad 81; do 22& to last Boston ComIa
d3X $1,000 Reading Railroad Bends 1861 50 1900 do $780,
Gan 100 do 10 San.
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humDsr OF through PetSeng5rB S0,5o4T WY
do, s95OK; Total, 1s9 345.
Whole number Of miles run by passenger trains,
las 500; freight do, $685. ell others, as l22
Total, 223ll6. The road Is 7s miles in length.
Number of locomotives, 10; number Of freight cars
ssvlz: wheel cars, II wheel do 10. Number Of
in the passenger business 1921 OF "a passenger
cars, owned jointly by the line of railroads between
Rochester and Albany, and 1896 Of 30 baggage and
mail owned jointly by the line between Buffalo and
Albany; number Of horses number of machine shops
.; average number Of employed In repairs 2so-vlz
carpenters, 30; blacksmiths ao msohnists 26 labor
ers ll6: all othera az
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A ITCHELL,s OLYMPIC THEATRE-THIs EVEN

MI ITCHEtL,s OLYMrIC THEATTK y. III, EyE n
Holland: Nco, MIR Conoysr; The FAIRY Baneh Mas Phil
lips. After whieh; GLANCE AT NEW YORK IN 1910
Motion. Mr.; HesIy; My her dspshts Mis-; rhg. TO
Crummles, MITCHELL Mr. FOlair, Holland. Miss Lsdbrook,
Miss Roberts no conclude with the CHINESE JUNK
comb Chaufrau; Mysterious LADY, Miss Phillips Ia
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Uoxop To GENERAL PERsrPKR F. SMITH The
Iouisisna Lsr,slaure on the 7h inst voted $500 !or
Tn. purohsse Ola sword to be presented to above us
tiuguiehed officer