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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

DEATH IN THE Cause.-The Journal states
that nursing child died very suddenly Tues
day night on board the Stonington cars, III its
mothers arms. The mother arrived in New
York few weeks ago, with her husband and
five children Soon after their arrival her
husband was taken sick and died, when she
started for Boston. A collection Of some SIC
or SIS was taken up in the cars TO relieve her
immediate wants.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

GF The steamer Perry arrived here yester.
day from Providence, where she has been ly.
ing for few weeks for the purpose Of having
new boilers put into her. After being thor
oughly repaintcd and put in good order she
will resume her trips between this place and
Providence. The Perry and her officers are
great fayorltcs with the travelling public.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

Q-F"The Boston Manufacturing Company n
Wal;uam reduced III, wages of their picc
hands on the last pay day and gave notice ola
reduction next mon.h in the pay Of tn day
hands Quite a number of the girls have qul'
work snd gone n ,hoir homes
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

Intelligenccr, of last week, says:
We have learned with surprise and de-
light, that Foreign Missionary Society In
the Sandwich Islands, has sent to the Amer
lean Home Missionary Society, donation foi
planting the Gospel in our own West.-Think
of The converted heather of yesterday
rallying to bless our own land"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

~ Mr.. Ferrier, one of the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives. has been
ordered by that body to be cimprisoned for twelve
hours in the parish Jail, for the part which he
recently took in fight with Mr.. Bearcc, another
member of the House.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

CHLoRoroRM ron lSsASrTY-The Rochester
Advertiser reports recent application ofchloro-
form to alady" afflicted with insanity" She
was perfectly frantic and all previous attempts
to soothe or make her sleep had failed. In one
minute after the inhalation Of the cblooriorm
she was in tranquil slumbcr, so continued
ABOUT half an hour and then awokc, compa-
ratively calm.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

Gen. Tavlor was nominated at wing
meeting in Wilmington \. {. on the 2sih ul''
4 call for a Wing meeting IN favor OF Ten,
TAYLOR appears in the Cincinnati papers, signed
by over a 'hoHsandnamcs. No" ihat a Na'loH-
ai Convention has been called would II mol oe
we'll for people to defer the whole subject
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

FUNERAL CEREMONIES s.-The funeral ccrc-
monies in honor of the late Coils. Ransom and
Scott, took place yesterday afternoon. The
procession was formed at the Custom House
where their remains had been deposited, at
half-past one, under the escort of the National
'Lancers, Capt. Ezra Forristall, with Flagg' s
Brass Band, mounted and playing dirgc.
The bier, which was covered with the Amerl-
can flag and fcstooncd with Grape, was drawn
by four horses, decorated with appropriate
trappings. This was followed by officers of
the L. ;. Army, and after them came detach-
mcnts of the Hancock Light Infantry, the
Washington Light Infantry, the Mechanic
Greys, the Washington Light Guard, and other
Military companies. The Rough and Ready
Association and many citizens joined the pro-
cession, and proceeded TO the depot OF the
Boston and Maine Railroad, where the remains
were placed in car, TO be conveyed to their
late residences in Vermont The remains of
of Capt. Thompson are sill in the vault at the
Custom House, whence they will be shipped
for Connecticut on Monday noA,.-Boston
Atlas Of Thursday
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

TnE MAGNETIC oTELEcRArH.-No,withs
ing the comparative recent invention Of the
Magnetic Telegraph, the telegraphic wires
already pass over about 3,2iO miles, and 3,64o
miles more are IN process Of construction.
The number oftelegraph sations or Offices nov
compoletr, smount already IN is5.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

The MILLER's RIVER DIsAsTER.-The
Greenfield Democrat denies that the screw nuts
on the railroad bridge near Athol, were made
Of cast iron, and insists that the nuts were re-
moved before the bridge fell, and that removal
was the cause of its fall
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

CmonoroRM N DYISG.-The Boston Trans
cript has heard of case where Chloroion
rs administered to relieve the sullcrings of a
dying person. The success of the application
was complete, and the patients last moments
were tranquil and void Of pain.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

ANOTHER EXECUTIVE PAnDoS.--Pollock, The
younr MILDLY" who attempted TO XII Mr'
Jewett of the Buffalo Commercial, 10y shooting
three halls into hnn, has been pardoned by
GOV Young
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

TIE DIFFICULTY AT FALL RIvER.-In rela.
ton to the difficulty at Fall River between the
owners Of the mills there and the help, caused
by reduction of wages, the Monitor says
Large numbers of those disahected persons
as well women as men, who refused 10 work
in the mills because of reduction of their wa
gcs. have held frequent meetings, at which
speeches were made and resolutions adopted,
not of the most coaciliatng charactcr.-
Throngs Of men and women have paraded the
streets and gathered around the mills, with the
open and avowed object of preventing those
disposed to do it, from working in the mills
great proportion of those who have taken
part at these meetings are foreigners. Some
of the supposed rngleaders have been apprc-
hendcd, and are to be examined to-day.
Three of the manufacturing establishments
in this place have stopped entirely. Several
are running part of their machinery only. and
some of the mills are in full operation. Such
is the distracted state of business at the pres
ent time, that the owners of the manufacturing
establishments would lose less BY stopping their
mills entirely, than by running them. But
they are dcslrous of furnishing employment to
their help at as high prices as their business
will admit, with any degree of safety to them
selves.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

TnE MoRMoS TrNiLf.--Thr Rock River
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
at their last session, appointed a committee 10
enquire into the cxpcdency OF purchasing the
Mormon Temple at Nauyoo, for literary ur-
pos s.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

IL The Telegraph between Providence and
Worcester has been in operation for several
DAYS, and the line to Taunton was opened on
Friday.
From Providence To New York, for the firs,
10 words or less of each message, 80 cents; for
each additional word, ceuts
From Providence TO Boston, for the first 10
words or less of each message, 20 cents; for
each additional word, = cents.
From Providence 10 Worcester, or to any
intermediate station short of New York, on the
Boston and New York line, % cents for the
first 10 words, and 2 cent .Jr each additional
word.
The rates to Taunton, Fan over and New
Bedford, to W oonsocket and iNbndgc, have
not been fixed, but we presume that uniform
rate viii be fixed for all intermediate distances;
as N the case on other lines. The rate Will
probably be % cents for 10 words, and cents
for each additional word The line TO Fall
River and New Bedford will he open in few
days.- PrOridcncc Journal
PRrcEPr ASD PRAcTIcE.--A friend writing
from y. York savs-A school teacher IN one
of the churches IN th city offered 10 hrs
pupils not long ago reward oi Zone do,iar) To
every one, who would learn the catcchisn hy
heart, from beginning 10 end Much io IA,
surprise three or four of them on the next sun
dav were actually able to reclte II well. what
did he do-pav over the dollar. according to
his contract Not bit of 1t. But he gave
the children the pleasing information that the
money should be- put into the missionary fund.
This is fact Ism It splendid specimen Oi
pious and practical instruction What a
fin, effect the prcccp,s of the catcchism must
have produced, enforced by such an example
-Boaoq Transcript.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

GREA1 FlRE ~ ToRoSTo, CASADA--On
the Let inst % houses, were destroyed on Col
borne and Front streets, including dozen ho-
tells the Exchange &c. Very little lnsur-
snco losS unknown.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

NJ Rev Henry Giles is about to dcli,er his
lectures on Don Quixo.e. IN Boston
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17
EXPORT, R. THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY

STRANGE Love AFfAlR.-Hgh and Lo'e
Lifetime New York correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, in his letter OF the 81
inst, relates the following:
The siad and demure citizens Of our little
sister city across the river, Brooklyn, have been
III high state Of excitement for some DAYS
past IN consequence of one OithOse strange Oc-
currences which make US sometimes eXclaim
that fact is stranger than fiction. One Of the
wealthiest and most fashionable men of thai
city had been appointed guardian for his niece
an helress 10 a very large amount of property
and most beautiful and accomplished girl.
The guardian has lately, at intervals, re-
ceived anonymous letters, in different hand
writing, intmsting, in delicate way, thu, the
sooner he discharged from his service coach
man whom he had in his employ, the more i,
would be to the peace Of his family and ulii-
mately TO his benefit. At iirst A. paid 80 at
teniion TO these letters, bu, 50 many Of them
were directed to him, that lest the misgiyings
of his friends, for the letters showed that they
were his friends, might turn out true, and be
realized, he determined upon discharging his
'coachmen and hiring another III his placely.
lie accordingly called him into his study, in
quired how much he was in his debt. and being
lnloIilcu VI tiic dloul, nc pau IL anu tolu MN
he did not wish his services any longer. The
announcement took the coachman by surprise.
He regretted very much being discharged.
hoped and believed that he had done his duty
faithfully, and would continue TO exert himself
10 give satisfaction, if the gentleman would
con,inu, aim in his employ. The gentleman
was well pleased with his coachman, had no
fault TO ind with him, but he desired 10 make
change, and could not think Of keeping him
any longer.
The coachman seeing that his employer was
determined on dlscharging him, made no further
effort to alter his determination, but said he
hoped his employer would allow him TO take
his wife with him. He said he certainly had
no objection, and il was strange request 10
ask from him. 1t was the first time, however,
that he heard he was married. "Oh, yes"
replied the coachman, Il have been married
these six months TO your niece"
The uncle was horror struck-he raved and
he pranced more like maniac than sane
man. Finally, he got cool-made inquiries in
relation to the matter. and from the lips of his
own niece learned the truth Of his coachman's
story. This is the story as 1t is whispered
about in Brooklyn and in this city. ! could
give you the names ofthe parties, but il would
not be right or proper to make them public.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

From CrBA--A TERRIBLE HuERIcASr.-
We have received files of Maanzas papers up
to the 18th OF last month. which report terri
bic food at Sagua and Magyar. The loss ex-
pericnced IN these districts is computed 10
amount to one hundred thousand dollars ! We
extract the following from letter received at
MatanZas, dated
81. Jdgo, Dcc 2Sth, lsi7.
At O'Clock IN the afternoon of the 18th Of
tins month"; the wind began to blow from tie
northeast, accompanied 10y some RAIN II con
tinucd thus I'LL O'Clock. at which hour the at
mosphere became thick, the wind changing
from northeast TO northwest, blowing with
more fury, and the rain continuing until o.
clock of the same day, when the inhabitants
began to fear some catastrophe, since the viO-
lcnce of the wind and the terrible continuance
of the rain pronounced it such.
/ At o'clock at night of the 18th, the large
river Miguel Castro became swollen 10 an im-
mcnsc size, burying beneath lis waters the
fourishing tobacco crops that grew on lis
shores, and afterwards extending much further
without dykes that could detaln 1t. The in,-1-
datipn of the district was almost general
Philadelphia BuHeim.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17
81. LOUIS, Feb. 7, lSI7.

\ TROUBLE AMONG THE ISDIANs.-THRE At
ENED ATTACK Upon FoRT BENT.-A mes
senger has arrived from Fort Mann, with
news from that place TO the Goth of January.
/ BY the messenger we learn that Col. Gilpin
was still at Fort Bent, in much trouble.
The Indians in New Mexico bid fair to be
very troublesome
II is said that the Mcxicans and Cnuanche
Indians are gathering in the South in great
force, about $50 miles from Fort Bent, and
were preparing for an attack upon that fort
Col. Cllpln was making every preparation,
not to receive them, but TO march agans, them
and attack them in their rendezvous.
The means at Col. Gilpin's command were
very limited, but he hoped TO be able to march
by the middle of February. The greatesr diff
fculty was experienced AT the fort in obeying
the orders Of Col. Gilpin. His horses are all
dead, and of eight hundred cattle, only seventy
now remain, and the wolves are daily essenng
this number.
An attempt was made at Fort Mann TO send
stores to Col. Gilpin, but with little success
detachment of troops, under Lieut. o llara,
which was ordered To escort suffers train,
deserted to a man. 4 Court Martial had been
ordered, but the result had not been ascertain
ed
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17
Wednesday,, FJ. 0.
SENATE,


Mr.. Dix presented a resolution with instrCc-
tons from the Legislature of New York, di-
rcc,ng the Senators from that State to vote in
favor Of the application of the Wlmot Proyiso.
They were ordered 10 be printed.
The House bill confirming the boundary Cf
Missouri aud Arkansas was read.
| Mr. Niles addressed the Senate on the Ten
Regiment Bill.
HOUSE.
! In the House, bill was introduced 10 pro-
vide five hundred thousand dollars for the dis
charged soldiers, who disembarked AT New
Orleans or other places. The bill was read
three times and passed.
A bill TO provide additional quarters for the
troops of the regular army and the volunteers
going 10 Mexico, was read three times and
passed.
A bill for the establishment Of a territorial
government in Oregon, was on motion Of
member from Indiana made the special order
of the day for Monday the 18th of March.
Mr. Fisher of Ohio, resumed the debate on
granting the means TO carry on the war. he
con,cnded that the original cause Of tho war
was the annexation of Texas, and the imrDedi-
ate cause was the passing the Neuces TO the
Rio Grandc. lie asked how Texas was the
owner of the territory claimed. IL must be III
one of two WAYS, by conquest or purchase
Texas never conquered It because Zine months
after the annexation Of that countryt to the l nj
ted States IT was obedient 10 the PoyernmentDi
Mexico. Mr.. Fisher con,ended that the nj
ted States commenced the war with Mexico,
and that even now, II a fair treaty OF peace
was offered. Mexico would accept II.
! Mr.. Thomas of Tenn, remarked that twas
in the power of the President TO use hs dis
cretion in giving or Withholding corcspon-
dcnce in all cases, as well as IN that oi Mr.
Slidell.
The House then wen, into committee e the
whole on the affairs Of the Union.
WAsnrNGTos, Thursday, Feb 10.
SyxArr-Mr. Uannegan oilersda resolution
of thanks To Col Doniphi and hls men.
Gen Ass offered a resolution for presenting
a large silver medal TO the ofilceis and small
one 10 the soldiers Of the regular ioces referred
10. They were ordered to be printed.
A bin granting the rcgiser oi the barcus
Win ue vss psss-d.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

| HORRIBLE DEATH DIR. Isaac Hamberin, a
worthy man and old citizen Of this county,
came to his death, few days since, in a most
shocking manner One day last week. DIR.
Hamberlin, with two other gentlemen, left
Satartla for bear hunt, and proceeded To Lake
George, where 1t forms junction with the
Sunilower River. A short time after they
landed from their boat, the dogs entered the
cane and Immediately struck trail, and DR..
Ill. followed them but short distance, when
he came up with them and avery large bear in
the thick cane.
DIR. III. fired at him, the ball entering his
head at the upper part Of the nose, without do
ing much injury, other than TO infurate him,
and he turned and made al DIR. II. The doctor
endeayored TO get out ofshe aTenal's way bat
the cane being very thick, he could run but
slowly, and had proceeded but short distance
when the bear overlook him, seized him by the
thigh and jerked him to the ground, and COM
pletely stripped DIR. lis leg of flesh and
muscles. BY this time the dogs again seized
the bear and got him Off
\ DIR. H. then attempted to rise, but could not
being SO badly torn. lie then got ont his hun
ting knife the bear left the dogs ana attacked
Dr. H. the second time, and tore him very
much. This time Dr. H. succeeded in cutt-
ing one or two gashcs in the throat Of the bear
but not deep enough 10 do him any material
injury. The dogs again diverted the attention
OF the bear from his victim, and he left DR.. ii.
engaged with the dogs but, in few moments
the bear came at him the third time, when DIR.
III. made a stroke al him, but the bear seized
the knife by the blade, wrenched it from DR..
Ii. and threw it some distance from him, and
seized DR.. HIS arm and mashed il into Jelly.
BY this time the cries ofDr. Iamberin brought
one of his companions to his rescue, and he,
seeing the awful situation OF his friends, fred
and struck the bear in the neck, which caused
the beast 10 leave his victim and take to flight :;
but another Of the company conn g up, in an
opposite direction, encountered the bear and
shot him.
/ Dr. IIamberin had his wounds tied up, and
was then carried 10 the boat, 10 be conveyed
Immediately 10 Satartia, but he expressed his
unwillingness to return without having his
formidable antagonist with him. His desire
was gratifed, and he and the bear were taken
to Satarta, where eminent medical aid was
brought to his assistance, but he died on the
fourth day after, suffering during the time the
most cxcruclatine pain. The bear was very
large, though poor, weighing $40 pounds with
his entras out. YasOo, Mss. Wing ,2la JAM
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17

Journal is afraid that the Administration % get
ting more wars upon its h7n : than 1t can man
age with any sort Of convenience, and enumer-
ates IFS war upon Mexico, its war upon Gen.
Taylor and his friends, its war upon tho con-
stltution, It's war upon the currency, Its war
upon the rivers and harbcrs, and It's war upon
the peoples coiIee-pots and tca-kettles and
TO these may now ho sddcd i,s war uron Gen.
Scott
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-10-27
WHOLE NUMBER IS.

had travelled, and pass green old age of tram
guilty, In getting ready for the beautiful lie
to come.
IS a sight still sadder and more often met
with, is such man in the evil hour, when the
fever of gain drove him into one more spec
ulation that swept him to ruin. He is too old
and he retires to the bosom of his destitute
family to die. They have been brought up in
lux ury, which is certain now to make them
still more wretched; and they live only to
mourn the folly of father, who had not given
up the hazards and the cares of business,
when he had amassed wealth enough to make
them all as happy as money ever can make
us. But the greater proportion left business
W it'll but fraction of what they might once
have retired on, had the fatal charm been soon
er broken. They counted their means after
discharging all their obligations, and regula-
ted their eXpences accordingly. With prop
er economy they could still be independent,
and with small farm to cultivate, they found
sources of pleasure in nature, in society, in
books, and reflection, they never dreamed of
before.
'sTo some men of this kind we are indebt
ed for many of the best contributions to our
Magazines and Reviews, and society owes to
mans conversations are so enriched with max
inns of mature wisdom as those of one who
has been bent before the blasts of adversely
no ones spirit so chastened as his who has
grown wise by its teachings; no ones heart
so generous as his who has felt how unstable
are all things human.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-10-27
VEGETABLES INSTINCT.

If pan of water be placed within six inch
es on each side of the stem of young pump
kin or vege table MARROW, it Will In the course
of the night approach it, and will be found iii
the morning with one of its leaves floating on
the water. This experiment may be contin-
tinued nightly until the plant begins to fruit.
If prop placed Within six inches of
young convolvulus or scarlet runner, it will
ind 1t although the prop be shifted daily. Ii
after it has twined some distance up the prop,
it be unwound and twined In the opposite d.
rection, it will return to its original position
die in the attempt; yet, Notwithstanding,
if two of these plants grow near each other,
and have no stake around which they can
entwine, one Of them will alter the direction
of its spiral, and they will Irvine around each
other. DuhaIael placed some kidney beans
in a cylender of moist earth; after short
time they began to terminate, of course send
ing the plume upwards to the light and the
root down into the soil. After few days
the cylinder was turned one-fourth round, and
again this was repeated until an entire revO-
luton of the cylinder had been Completed
The beans were then taken out of the earth,
and it was found that both the plume and rad
zeal had bent to accommodate themselves
to every revolution, and the in its effort
ascend perpendicularly, and, the other to de-
scend, had formed a perfect spiral. But al
though the natural tendency of the roots is
downwards, If the soil be dry, and any damp
substance be above, the root will ascend 10
reach II.