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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27
6eral0 of tbc Uimes
RHODE ISL AND R;
NEWPORT.

co. At a numerous meeting Of the holders
of the Rhode Island State debt (incurred in
the establishment by the Colonies, of Ameri-
can Independeuce) held at the State House in
Providence, on Wednesday, the 10Th instant,
after clear and succinct statement of the facts
Of the case from DR.. Richmond, of Providence,
the bold and interchangeable Champion of the
Propretors, the Hon. Tristan Burgess ad-
dressed them in an able, concise and perspicu-
Gus speech worthy of his distinguished reputa-
ton. 1t was a strong and candid and convin-
cling statement of the justice of their claims,
and remarkable for its manliness, directncss
and intense apprehension Of wrong and cor
responding appreciation of the right which
should equally distinguish the demeanor OF ln-
dividuals and of Governments. Mr.. Burgess
remarked that whatever Of public honors he
had enjoyed in his long career, they were con-
fsrrcd on him by the freemen of Rhode Island
of whose fair fame he cherished an honest
pride, and he could not believe she would now
repudiate tho balance of sacred debt which
sho had hitherto appropriated large sums to
cancel since the Revolution. Ills own claims
he would indeed be glad to receive as most
Justly his due but he was chiefly sollcitous
foi the honor and integrity of the State whose
proud deeds and fair escutcheon should never
be tarnished by her standing alone among the
thirty States of our Union as a repudlator OF
the bonds she had given to honest and conf
ding citizens. Even Mississippi, he observed,
was making great efforts to wipe out The blot
on her escutcheon, although much of that debt
originated in fraud on her authorities, but she
had at length determined on being just to the
innocent holders OF her securities at home and
abroad This, in the Speakers view, was the
true spirit, and he solemnly appealed, in con-
clusion, to the sense of justice of the people OF
Rhode Island who surely in this enlightened
age and with their almost unparalleled wealth
would not finally be found recreant to her plight
ed faith most solemnly given in the period OF
her weakness and need to the holders of hei
bonds who had SO long and so vainy appealed
to her sympathy and her justice. Comm
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

GREAT BARNBuRsER' MeETISG.-A meet
ing Of the Barnburners was held in the Park,
New York, on the evening of the 18th. The
number present, is variously estimated at from
ten to twenty thousand. Stephen Allen pre-
sided, assisted by lOs Vice Presidents
Speeches were made by B. F. Butler, John
Van Buren, and others A series Of resolu-
tons were adopted, declaring that those sup
porting them adhere to the Democratic party,
that the Proceedings Of the Baltimore Conven-
ton were fraud upon that party; they repu-
date the nomination of Cass and Butler; speak
of Gen. Taylor as not Of sufficient experience
---ratify the nomination by the Utica Conven-
ton of Martin Van Buren, declare that Con-
gress has power TO prohibit the extension OF
slavery, and that their authors will oppose any
new slave territory, but will not interfere with
slavery in existing States; denounce Messrs'
Dickinson and Bright as members of the com
promise committee and express an opinion in
favor of giring the public lands 10 actual set
tiers a, the cost Of surveying them.
The resolutions further maintain that gov
ernmcn, ought TO take measures for the I'M
provement Of rivers and harbors they express
rejoicing for peace; depiecatc the war spirit
and look with solictudc TO the results of the
Buffalo convention as a means of advancing
the cause Of freedom and securing is triumph.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

TIE Four DAYS FIGnTISG.-1'he Advcr-
tiser publishes a letter from an American gen
tlcman in Paris giving detailed account ofthe
recent insurreclion. The following extract
bears date June eth
Having member of the National Guard to
drive our carriage, we have to-day gone through
every street aud place where the contest has
taken place. The number Of barricadcs was
more than 600. am astonishcd that the in
surgents have been mastcrcd-not less than
1000 of these people defended the barrlcadeo
with arms. will make no attempt to describe
the scene we have witnessed to-day. Think
of four days fighting in the streets of city
and two days of cannonading, and firing OF
shells and you may imagine what we have seen
to-day. must close-what has occurred will
greatly strengthen the Republican cause.
think it will indefinitely, but certainly put afar
off the pretentions of Henry v, Count dc Pa
ris and Louis Napoleon
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

Sr.rors ACCIDENT FROM CAMFnrNF.-At
about half past ten o clock, Monday evening,
Mrs Flanders. residing at No. IL Warren street.
was severely burnt by the explosion Of a cam
phene lamp, which she was in the act Of filling
from a can. The accident sat Mrs. Flanders :
clothes on fire. and not knowing what 10 do
she ran into another room, where two gentle
men cN,inguished the flames by means Of a
fathcrbcd in which they cnyelopod hsr. Dur
ing the night aud this morning Mrs. landcrs
suffered greatly. II She RECEIVERS. she viii
probably lose the use of hand and ~-m. At
The time Of the accident, Mrs. lIandcrss $ two
children were on a bed in an adjoining room.-
When the eNloslon took place, the burnlng
huld ran into the room, setting fire 10 the
carpets. curtains, bed clothes, &c, and slight
" burning one of the children. an infant six
months old. Ii was with great difficulty that
the house was saved from dcsirucilon.-Besion
TrGylHr.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

REDUCTION OF THE ARMY.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the n. Y. Advertiser
gives the following as the substance of the bill
for the reduction of the Army to the peace es-
tablishment.
lst. The provision of the law under which
Major Gen. Taylor and Brig. Gems. Kearney
and Twiggs received their present rank in the
army, requiring them to be dismissed at the
end Of the war, unless the President should,
in his discretion, elect to dismiss instead OF
them Gems. Scott, Gaines and Wool, is repeal
ed--and all these officers will remain perma-
nently in the army.
| Cd. A number of the additional paymas-
tiers, quarter masters, commssaries and assis-
tapt adju,ant generals, will be retained in SER
vice until the 4th of March, ls49.
Sd. All those officers of the old army who
have vacated their commissions, TO take ap-
pontments in the line or staff of the temporary
leves, are to retain their present position as to
rank until by deaths or other casualties they
can enter their former regiment with the rank
they now hold. That is, thew are TO be super
numeraries. The number of officers whose
cases are covered by these two clauses is about
seventy
4th. The officers and men who have actu-
ally done service in Mexico, and had been hon
orably discharged, will receive three months
extra pay. Such recruits as were merely mus
for the seat of war will not be entitled to this
extra pay.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

A letter from Lyons, dated afternoon o
Tuesday the eth ut. says 4" We are not
yet without disquietude as to the disposition OF
the worllmen. The BOrdCcs have stall pie
ces of cannon at the CIoix Rousse, and will
rot give them ups
/ Gen. Geman has given them till this evening
to surrender 1t is feared that this disarming
will cost dear. The Gen. has received unlim-
tied powers he believes that he can count
sufficiently on the army not to have need the
National Guard. The aspect of the city is
Tranquil at present The result Of the election
which has just taken placein Corsica for rep
resentative in the assembly has been the al
most unanimous return of Prince Louis Napo-
leon, who obtained 35,903 votcs--the entire
number being only IS, 100.
A circumstance has transpircd which has
created no little surprise. NJ. dc Lamartine is
about to quit France the pretencc is, he in
tends 10 travel in the East, and that he is TO he
accompanied by Madame Lamartne. Ills de-
parture must be very near at hand as IT is SAID
that some of his baggage has been already de-
spatched for Marseles.
The Marsellles papers announced the cap
ture of Achmet Bey, Ex-Bey ofConslantine,
and long a determined enemy of France.
SPAiN.--Troubles still continue in this coun-
try Official advices have been received at
Nich that on the 2jth inst a body of 500 in
surgents had taken possession of the town OF
Rpoll, and some apprehcnsions were enter
tanned at Nch for the safety Of the columns of
the Queen troops IN garrison there, and which
had marched out to roconnOitre the evening be-
fore. Ripol contains 1900 inhabitants, and
is situated on the river Ser. 4 band of Mon
temolinis,s have also seized on the town Of
Mollet, containing population of 700 inhabi-
tants and situated at ~ miles distance from
Barcelona, and II from Maiaro, and carried
off the municipality, which had refused to pay
the tribute demanded They also seized on all
the horses in the place. 10000 men had al
ready been despatched from Victoria to arrest
the progress of the revolt.
Trade has been quiet, but considerably inn
proved. Cotton has advanced l-sd per pound
Flour sells at BIS Cd to 2Ss per barrel duty
paid.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

Massachusetts, Rcgiment.--The Massachu-
sets Regiment Of Volunteers, arrived at
Brighton, Mass, on the 10Th, from Mexico,
via New Orleans and the Lakes. The whole
number of meE left, belonging to the regiment
is 40. This regiment when mustered into
the service of the United States cons sted OF
about nine hundred men, commanded by Col.
Caleb Gushing, and when it is recollccted thai
it has never been in a single engagement, o.
even skrmish, and moreover, has been by NJ
means uncommonly unhealthy or subjected II
any extraordinary casualties, some idea may bc
formed Of the ordinary losses suffered by oul
forces in Mexico.
The men are said to be in most pitabe
condition.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

Mrements.-Gon. Taylor, accom- anied by
Col. Bliss, left New Orleans on the l0ih OF
board the steamboat Na,chca, on L.s return tc
his headquarters at Baton Rouge. His vis
to New Orleans was purely official as com
mander of the district.
Maj. Gen. Butler and suite were to leave
New Orleans on the llth, for Washington.
Gen. Gushing is on his way from Washing
ton TO Boston.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

ROBBERY OF AN EMIGRANT.-An English
man, named Curtis. who with his family, camc
to this country in the steamship Niagara, was
robbed on Friday last, in NowYork, of Sli00,
all the money he possessed, by a pretended
friend Capt Nye, Of the Niagara, hearing of
the robbery, Immediately proceeded to New
York and rendered Curtis free passage home.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

H. The Saratoga paper says Our village
is already nearly filled with strangers. Al
ready some of our most fashionable boarding
establishments arc colonlzng' those who
prefer lodgings at private residences to the Ia
tigue of five flight of stairs at Hotels.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

FATAL CoLLlsIoS.-The steam ferry boat
Catherine was run into by schooner at New
York, Thursday afternoon. A child was in
SANITY killed by the collision, and its nurse
mortally wounded. Three persons were
knocked overheard, only one of whom was re-
covered The upper work of the boat was de-
strovcd
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

FEMALE PEDEsTrItSISM--A POOR woman
arrived IN -. Louis few days ago had walk
cd from New Jersey to Evansville, IN Indiana,
(cluht hundred miles or mOrc,) accompanied
by her child, seven years old which she carried
the whole distance Entirely destitute of
charity Of the people along the road, and she
was moi disappointed At ST. Louis funds
were raised to send her To her destination. and
supply her wants on the road.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

A Faithful Dog We learn from the Pitts
burg papers that the Duqucsne Greys brought
back with them dog they took TO Mexico
lie accompanied them in all their slegcs, bat
Ties and marches, and was wounded by shot
from the enemy a, Pucbla. lie Jared through.
cut the campaign just as the volunteers did,
and appears as proud of his achievements as
any Of them.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

We understand that Thomas +. Mcoghcr,
the leading spin, Of the lrsh Agitation per
haps the most eloquent Of living orators, will
start for New York this week, and may con-
sequcntly bo expected here in a few days
lie comes to lay the story of lreand's wrongs,
aud the prospect of lreland's dlsen,hralmor'
before the Americalf people, ,-- Ir|uHc
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

WoMAN's CONVENTION A Woman's Con-
vention is to assemble at Seneca Falls, on tn,
10Th and Goth inst, to deliberate upon their
social, civil, and religious condition and rights
Iucreta Mott, the eloquent quakeress is to
attend.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

NJ Mr.. Richards, Boston Mechanic, has
invented new diving bell, capable of descend
ing 1900 feet or more. 1t has been tested TO a
partial extent, with entire satisfaction. We
learn from the Traveller that the inventor pro-
poses to test its powers father by an examina-
ton of the wreck of the barquo Alhambra, on
Cane Cod
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

III The locofoco press at the North opposes
Gen. Taylor on the pretended ground that ha
is opposed to the Wiltmot Proviso at the
South because he is roputed to be in favor of
il. This is a kind of Kane letter swindle, but
il will not work now as it did in 1914
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

nP Five laborers in New Haven, Conn,
were badly injured on Saturday morning by
the giving way Of the scailolding on the new
brick Church, now being erected IN New lia-
ven. They fell some twenty-five feet.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

NJ Tho Massachusetts Whig State Con
ycn,ion is To be held at Worcester on the 18th
of September, TO nominate candidates for Gov.
ernor, Lieut.. Governor, and Presidential Flee
ors
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

\ lllRoiNE.--w while a ferry boat, which had
come IN contract with str;mcr, at New York
was rapidly sinking and some MN were scrainb-
ling on board the Pioneer, rs il theirs were the
only carcasscs wUrih-sa,lug q woman stood On
the guard and passed a number Of children 30
the other boat. being herself the lest but cre
or two who lcil the wreck just ia time 10 save
themselves That was woman worth ~.
mcmbcrng.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

Mn. CLAY. A despatch from Washington
saws that Mr. Bolts has received letter from
Mr.. Clay saying that he did not authorize Cen
Leslie Coolnbs TO assert, that he (Mr. Clsy)
would support Gen. Taylor for the Presidency
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

TrLrGRApHIc GAMnLiNG.--Thc New Orleans
Delta gives an account ola victim ola gambling
house in that city. who, getting into rag, at
his bad luck, knocked over the table, and DIS
covered divers wires, bv means Of which IN
tellipcnce was conveyed by confederate to
the player in order to enable him 10 plumber
his victim more encctually.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

KILLED by LtoHrSSe.--A lady and child
were instantly killed by lightning in house
about II miles from Mddeiown Point New
Jersey, during the severe thunder storm on
Thursday afternoon, 18th inst Several oihe'
persons IN the same room were prostraicd, but
recovered
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27
Low Frmonr Ar NEW OmGAxs.--Tbe

Low Fnugnr Ar New ORfEANs The
Della Of the 9th inst says
" The numerous marine arri,als for tuu
weeks past from Mexico, the north, aud Eu-
rope, have swclIcd the number of dscngagcd
vessels in our poTt To an unusal amount. and
the rates of frcghts to al quarters are depressed
20 lower point than has been known here for
many years. We understand that cotton has
bcen shipped TO northern ports at 81 per bale,
flour at 20 cents per bbl., and that iull cargo
of cotton has been taken for Liverpool IN Brit
ish ship, at Jor1iiAg per h."
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

Specie.--The demand for specie for Europe
is not entirely over. The money tables show
that 1926 900 was shipped last week. The
total of shipments since the first of November
last is Sl4, 400 900.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

NELANCHoLY CAsuALTY.-A correspondent
writes from the office Of the Troy Commercial
Advertiser as follows 3" A sad accident oc-
CURED here this evening 18th instant, about g
O'Clock The only son of John II. Willard,
of the Troy Female Seminary, aged about ten
years, was drowned while bathing IN the branch
OF the Mohawk opposite tins clty.'-AhoHy
drgtS, Monday
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

PoinJM--A young lady, daughter of Dr..
Ravenel of Charleston, S. c., was drowned
while bathing in the surf at Suiyans Island,
on Friday last: Two or three Of her compan'
ions were carried ont by the current some dis
tance, and were rescued after eminent peril.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

n-P The democracy of New Bedford seem
inclined to support Martin Van Burcn for the
Presidency. Resolutions to that effect were
adopted at large meeting holden in that city,
on Saturday evening.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

~ A Shark. 10 feet long a nd weighing
over 400 lbs. was caught this week by one OF
the boardcrs at the Stone Bridge Hotel. II
has been sent in Providence for Frank Fus.
ter't Nut.uH r-o'. .fo.r
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

CtS ruIow The acquial Of Gen. FIJI
low. by the Court of Inquiry, was sen, to ia,
Senate with hrs nomination
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

~ 4 humpback whale, about 10 feet lorg,
came alongside tie Prairie, which Capt. P..y,
of the pilnt boat spy, Was bringing round iron
Bp,a, on S.,LTcsy io..-toie Feg.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

SHARks.-Thc fishermen Of Wexford.
caught over fifty sharks, on Tuesday Of las,
week
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

REpoRr OF TIE Committee oN THE SLAVERY
QUESTION "A telegraphc dispatch gives The
following synopsis of the report of the Select
Committee to whom was referred the slavery
question in the L. :. Senate.
The bill of the select committee of the Sen
ate is as follows the committee recommend
the passage of the Oregon bill neally As it stood
before the Senatc's amendments were proposed :;
simply amending so as 10 hold the existing
territorial laws of Oregon in force until after
the new government has time to act to rccn-
act or repeal them.
1t further provides that Oregon shall have a
Legislative AssemhH of two houses, elected
by the people New Mexico and California TO
be organized into separate territories with gov
crnors. Judges, secretaries, district attornlcs,
marshas, &c, appointed by the President and
Senate. The Constitution and laws Of the
United States 10 he extended over thcm.
Governors and Judges in the territories OF
California and Now Mexicoto constitute Leg
islatye council, authorised to pass laws subject
to the revision or rejection of Congress bat
such Council not to legisae respecting the
establishments Of slavery and religion, pledging
the faith of the territory for debt or TO dispose OF
soil
II any question on the subject of slavery arise
it is to be left to the decision of the Judiciary of
the United States. Courts also are to be es-
tablishcd in these territories with power Of ap-
peal 10 the Supreme I. ). Court.
Six members of the committee were in favor
of the above bill Mcssrs. Clark and Under
wood disscnted. The bill leaves the question
of slavery to be settled by the Constitution
Mr.. Clayton said that the majority Of the
Committee believed that the plan ,roplG place
the Union ow ot danger.
I CAvAIGSAc. We derive the following pas
sage from the correspondence Of the New York
Courier:
"Cayaignac ia now the popular idol. La
mariine is unheard of. Many journals are cal
ling for special decree to name Cayaignac
President of the Republic. THERE'S general
want for something permanent but under
the present disposition of affairs, France Is as
far from IT as two months ago.
llcncelotth no Louis Bouaparto, nor Theirs,
not even a Lamanlne, for the head Of the
French Republic but Cavaignac il destined to
he either its Napoleon or its Washington. His
conduct hitherto, and hisknown character, en-
courage the hope that he will resemble the lat
ter rather than the former.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

Eopement.-Jamcs 4. Bac .hey, late ecior
of the Florida Democrat, absconded from Pen
sacoa on the evening Of the 30th ulumo, TAX
ing with him a young woman of respectable
family. Said James A. Baughey left wife
and child behind.
DAyu PRorrssoRsHiP.- Ion Theophlus Par
sons has been invited by the corporation OF
Harvard University, to occupy the professor 5
chair in the Law School, recently vacated by
Mr.. Greenlcaf. Parsons has accepted
the appointment.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27

Below PAR.-n New York, a husband has
lust recovered, for the Illegal detention of his
wife from him for two years, tceirc cents.