Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-10

THE Hon. MILLARD FILLMORE returned from
Newport this morning in the steamer Empire
State and left at o'clock in the Aida for
Albany. Mr.. Fillmore remair ed but two days
at the Ocean House, where he has left his wife
and son to pass the season, yet during his brief
visit he has made hosts Of personal friends, and
produced an impression among men OF all par
ties, who enjoyed the pleasure of his society
and conversation that can never be forgotten.
AS much as we have always respected the pO-
litcal character of our candidate for the Vice
Presidency, we were not prepared to find him,
in every sense, so much superior to the ordlna-
ry politicians of the day. lie is, to begin with,
one of the finest looking men in the nation :;
nearly six feet in height, perfect model in his
physical proportions, and in his manners, move
ments, and conversation exhibiting that happy
union of dignity and ailabllity which gives as
surance to all who come in contact with him,
that he is every inch man and gentleman.
We have no lack in this country of fne-looking, j
dignifed and accomplished gentlemen, as all
acknowledge who have seen our sixty Senators
"in Congress assembled )" but among all the
noble heads and stalwart frames of that digni-
fled body, there is not one who looks better
qualified to preside over the Solons OF the ma
ton than Mr.. Fillmore.
His arm has the strength ofthc blacksmith S,
his walk the freedom of the Indians, his face
the honesty Of the farmers, his brow the intel
lect of the scholar, and his manners the polish
of gentleman. it is to be regretted that the
laborious duties of his Office coniine him so
closely at home that the people can have but
little opportunity Of seeing him. Where are all
the picture makers Let us have his likeness,
at least, to circulate with Old Zachs; they
would, together, admirably represent the
Rough-and Ready ticket; and even the" coun-
terfeit presentment" of our handsome candidate
for the Vice Presidency would make converts
among the ladies by THOUSANDS. The admira-
ton which he excited yesterday among the
mermaids on the beach, when taking his first
plunge in the surf, and outswlmming the most
expert of bathers, made us wish that IN the
coming contest the ladies could be heard al
the ballot-box and no doubt many " strong
minded women" will be able to give us proxy
vote for Taylor and Fillmore when the day
comes round
Newport is filling fast, and gay enough to
satisfy even young ladies in their " first sea
son." The " Ocean House" has among Its
numerous guests, one Of the handsomest wom-
en- we have ever seen-but we wouldn't pub
lish her name for two cents. The " Bellevue
is crowded, and the company excellent. The
Atlantic" is doing good business, and cstab-
fishing reputation for the excellence OF It's
tablc.-Aiter the Fancy Ball at Saratoga, which
comce ron Friday, the 10th, Newport will
be crowded to rcplction. Benedict, Truif, &c.
have been giving series of concerts at the
Ocean House. ~ Y Mirror.
The Largest Building in Amcrico.-A new
freight depot is now in process Of erection al
East Albany, n. Y, for the Albany and Bos-
ton Railroad Company, $50 feet in length by
1873 feet in width. 1t is supposed 100000
bricks will be required in its construction, and
the cost will be 500, 900. 1t is to be compile
ted in November, and will be the largest build
ing in America.