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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

The PORTLAND ABDUCTION CAsE-Nlss
Ellen Tuttle, who was taken from Portland,
against her will, as reported in the Mail, re-
turned yesterday morning in company with
those who were despatched for her by the citi-
zens of Portland, with the exception of Davis,
who finds it convenient to keep himself out of
the way. The gentlemen who were sent for
her, found her at hotel, under the charge of
IA New York lawyer, who received her on the
arrival of the sound boat at New York. Ar
rangements had been made to send her to
Georgetown, ID. c., and her baggage was all
marked to that effect. She expressed herself
greatly relieved on the arrival of the commit
tee, and stated that she should have made her
situation known on the passage to New York
had she not stood in great fear of her mother
She says she was enticed out of her house in
Portland by her mother, under the pretence
that her grandmother was very i'll and wanted
TO see her. Her grandmother lives in the up
per part Of Portland. Soon after she left the
house she was pushed into a carriage to which
four horses were attached, by the old woman
and (0naobh Danielson, which was driven
rapidly TO Saco. Our informant states that
Miss Tutle will hereafter be cared for by a
Mr.. Williams, a respectable merchant of that
place, and one of the committee sent for her.
Boston Mail.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

SAILING OF MIssroNARIEs.-The ship Cleo
ney, which sailed from Boston Monday after
noon, for Shanghai, has as passengers, Rev.
Charles Taylor and Rev. b. Jenkins, Mission
aries from the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, they being the first who have been
sent out under the patronage of this Board
interesting religious services, consisting of a
feeling and appropriate address, by Rev. DR..
Higgins, of the Bromfeld street church, the
singing of missionary hymn, and prayer and
benediction, were held on board the ship.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

The PRESIDENCY Louisville Journ-
al says ." 1t is now certain that Mr.. Clay's
name and Gen. Taylor's name will both be be-
fore the National Convention. Let the Wings
Of all the States do themselves the justice to be
fairly and properly represented in that body
and let every Wing in the nation do himself
and his party the justice to give the most zeal
Gus support to the nomination when il shall be
made"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04
Wadnesdau afternoon. May Sd.


The semi-annual report Of the General
Treasurer, and also special report of the
same officer Of the deficits in the Treasury for
several years past were received and read, and
referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr. Turner presented the remonstrance OF
1873 electors of Newport against the proposed
City Charter, received and referred to the Com
mttee on Corporations.
TO the Honorable General Assembly Of the State
ofRhode Island, DC. to be holden at Nerporf,
May, 1913.
The undersigned electors Of the Town of
Newport, in said State, respectfully represent,
That at the last May session OF your hon
orable body an act was passed Incorporating
the Town of Newport, into city. That on
the day, and in the manner appointed by one
of the provisions of said act, il was proposed to
the qualified electors thereof, for their adoption
or rejection, and by said electors, rejected.
That on subsequent day, the electors again
met, and voted Oh the question Of It's adoption
or rejection, and it was again rejected, by an
increased majority. That in the opinion Of
your petitions, a still larger majority of the
qualified electors of the said Town of Newport,
is at present opposed to such change in the
forms of its government. Your petitioners
would therefor respectfully pray that the act
now before your honorable body, proposing a
city form ofgovernment for the Town of New
port, may not be passed inasmuch as the pas
sage of any act Incorporating said Town as a
city, would be repugnant to the wishes of a ma
jority of its citizens, and especially, as the act
now before your Honors, is calculated unne-
ccssarily to excite and harass them.
And as in duty bound, will ever pray.
Various petitions, complaining of distinc-
ton made as to colored persons on the Ston-
ington rail road, were referred to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary.
The Committee on the Judiciary reported,
that George Aldrich of Sctuate was entitled
to his seat in the House under the provisions
of the Constitution for members holding over.
The question on agreeing to the report was
debated by Messrs Bosworth, Weeden, Grams
ton, Ames, Porter, F. Brown, and Tourtellot.
On calling the House the report was adopted,
yeas AZ nays %.
A resolution from the Senate dispensing
with the June session was laid on tffe table.
Adjourned to Thursday morning, 10, o.
clock
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

ANOTHER DEAD WARRIoR.-The remains
of Major EdwardW Webster, of ftheMassachusetts
volunteers, who died in Mexico, arrived at
Boston on Monday in the barque Chief, from
Vera Cruz. The remains are in charge of
Lieut.. Wing, of the Massachusetts volunteers.
The war horse of the deceased is also on board.
The remains of the son have arrived just as the
father was performing the last sad offices to
the corpse of beloved daughter, who, like her
brother, died in the bloom of youth.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

CoSNEcTIcuT.-The Hartford Courant pub
fishes the official vote for Governor, as follows
Bissell, 3O,s5l Catln, $4,000; scattering,
1878. Bissells plurality, 1852 majority, $40.
The Wing vote has increased ia since last
year the Locofoco vote, 1897; the scattering
vote has decreased 1862. The other State Off
GERS are chosen by about the same majority as
the Governor received. The Senate stands l3
Wings and 8 Locofocos.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

SINGULAR OuTRAoE.-During divine service
at the Baptist Church, in this village, on Sun
day evening, 10th inst, some unknown person
came to. the church door, looked in and then
retired closing the door after him, which he
locked, and took the key away with him. For
tunately for the worshippng assembly, there
was another door Of egress, bolted inside, from
which they made their way to the world with
out. The key has not yet been found.-What
motive could have induced an act Of this kind
we are at loss to conceive.
Woonsocket Patriot.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

Mock TURTLE SouP.-Rioe, at his refectory,
I24 Thames-sireet, makes little better artic c
Of this kind, than can be found elsewhere
lie is also famous for getting up suppers, &c.
in first rate style, at short notice.
Mons RAILROAD AcclDESTs.--A train OF
cars ran of Of the track near Bergin, n. Y. on
the LIST inst. by which the engineer and fireman
Of the train were killed.
The boiler of an engine on the Reading
Railroad exploded on the LIST inst. killing the
engineer and fireman.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

RAILROAD ACCIDENT AND Loss OF LIFE.
A communication from Utica states that a co.,
lision took place on the Utica and Schenecta-
dy Railroad, two miles west of Herkimer, be
tween freight train and down passenger train
Two persons were killed, and three or four
others seriously injured. No names were CIV
en-, and it is not stated whether the killed or
wounded were on the freight or passenger train.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

PUBLIC MEETING AT FANEUIL HALL.-A
meeting was held in Faneuil Hall Wednesday
evening, to consider the case of the men in Jail in
Washington, charged with aiding slaves to re-
cover their liberty.
| Mr.. Jonathan p. Blanchard was called to
preside, and speeches were made by Messrs
Henry Clapp, Jr., of Lynn, Elizur Wsighi,
DIR. Walter Claiming, and VIM. ii. Claiming
The following resolution was adopted:
Whereas. Daniel Dayton, Chester English,
and Edward Sayres, are now confined in the
Jail ofthe United States in the city of w ashing-
ton, charged with having "stolen, taken and
carried away" seventy-six negroes on the 18th
April current and whereas the said alledged
stealing taking and carrying away, consisted
merely in aiding the said negroes to exercise
their unalienabe rights Of liberty, and the pur-
suit of happiness and whereas, this meeting
are wholly ignorant of any clause in the Con-
stitution Of the United States which Congress
is authorized or empowered to establish or
withhold slavery in any territory over which
they possess sole and exclusive jurisdiction :
therefore.
Resolred, That committee of l2 be appoint
Gu on DenalI OF tHlS mccllDp, Win power to auu
to their number, to collect money and retain
counsel for the defence of the said persons a
hove mentioned, and for bringing before the
Supreme Court of the United States, the ques-
ton of the legality of slavery in the District of
Columbia.
The Chairman announced the following gen.
temen as the Committee contemplated by the
resolution Messrs. Samuel May, DIR. Samu-
el D. Howe, $. f.. Sewall, Richard Hildreth
Robert Morris, Jr., Francis Jackson, Elizur
Wright, Joseph Sou,hwick, John w. Browne,
DR.. Walter Charming, DIR. ii. l.. Bowditch,
and VIM. f. Claiming Mail.
TRIsT ARREsTEo Mr. Fraener, of the n.
O. Delta, writes that Gen Butler has arrested
Mr.. Trist, and required him to leave the Head
Quarters of the Army. He says: "Ths is
singular state ofaffairs. The President says
he recalled Mr.. Trist; after this Mr.. Trst
makes treaty, which the President accepts
and lays before the Senate, and recommends
its adoption, with slight modifcation-then
has his Commissioner arrested and sent out Of
the country with an armed force. When will
the wonders cease! How will the historian be
guided in his record ~
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

The SMITH CASE In CISclNNATI.-The
jury appointed in the case Of 'Paschal b.
Smith, who was said to have spent some $780,
900 of his property at the bidding Of pre-
tended Mormon prophet, have returned the
following sensible verdict
We, the jury empanneled and sworn to in
quire into the case Of Paschal Is. Smith, OF
Mill Creek township, Hamilton Co., Ohio, do
find, that, from several causes, the mind OF
said Smith has become alienated and that, in
the mildest sense of the term, he is now in
sane, and incapable Of managing his pecuniary
affairs.
We do not find, from the testimony before
US, that il would be dangerous to the peace and
safety ofthe community for him to go at large.
He is not pauper, but from the best informa-
tion from witnesses in his case, may be worth
forty or fifty thousand dollars.
We farther find that he has been resident
of the State Of Ohio for more than one yeas
from this date.
In rendering this verdict, we are compelled
to say, that the Witnesses in this case have all
testified to the excellent moral character Of Mr..
Smith, and to the goodness of his heart, and
we feel confident, that in new associations,
surrounded by kind and true friends, he will
soon be restored to his reason, and be permit
ted to resume the entire control of his affairs.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

Mon IL PoRTLASD.-The Boston Mail gives
an account OF serious riot in Portland on
Thursday evening. The cause of the outbreak
WIS rs follows Mr.. George r. Davis had a
niece whose mother is keeper of notorious
bruthel in New York city. The girl is beau
tifu and vItuous. Her mother has made many
attempts to obtain possession of her, which
were uniformly resisted by Davis, until ro-
Gently, he seemed to connive with the mother
in her infamous purposes. The girl went off
with her mother on Monday, ostensibly TO ysi,
Sico, but has not since been heard of, and has
no doubt been carried to New York. The in
Dig alton OF the people was aroused against
Davis and MIR. ). o. Daniclson, who is sus-
pected Of being fellow-conspira,or, and they
destroyed every thing of value in the houses
belonging to these men, and will no doubt tar
AMI feather Davis and Danelson # they can
catch ihem.-LoUeH Courier
DANIEL WEBSTER roR PREsiDEST.-The
Wing members Of the Massachusetts Iepisla-
ture met on Friday evening. in Tremon, rcm-
pie, Boston, according to previous notice
The meeting was called To order by Freder-
ick w. Lincoln, Esq, of Boston, and, on mo-
ton, Hon. Zeno Scudder, President of the
Senate, was chosen Chairman, and +. w.
Lincoln, OF Boston, and Mr. Severance, Of
Shelburne, were chosen Secretaries. A spir-
ted and well written Address TO the Wings Of
the Union. was adopted, warmly urging the
claims OF Nc. Webster for the Presidency.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

The POLAR EXPEDITION john RICH
ARDsoN has reached Buffalo, where he is to be
joined by DIR. RAY and about twenty men from
Montreal, who together will set out for Hud-
sons Bay, via Detroit and the Sault st. Marie,
in the prosecution Of that voyage ofexploration,
in search of Sir John Franklin's exploring ex.
pedition. Sir JOHN FRANKLIN set out on this,
his last voyage Of discovery, in the year 1874.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

FIRE IN THE WooDs.-Thc Taunton Whg
says that about six hundred acres of woodland,
belonging to Hon. Howard Loihrop and others,
situated not great distance from his residence
in Easion, were burnt over ON Sunday last
week, destroying a large quantity of valuable
wood. 1t was Sc, on fire by boys who were
cunning.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

EMIGRATION ExTRAoRDINARY.-TheC Caddo
Gdsette of the 9Th inst. says The Monterey
brought up on Tuesday night about eighty
French emigranis on their way to Fannin coun-
ty, Texas. We understand that they are
mostly males, having left their families in
France until they make preparations for their
reception. They will be followed in the course
of time by twelve thousand, who will colonize
themselves in Fannin.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

SHIP DIsAsTERs.-The ship Yumchi, Capt.
Garfield, from Canton, went ashore on Thurs
day night, on Abescom Beach in fog, where
she remains leaking badly. Her cargo is valu-
ed at $3.50 900. Vessel and cargo principally
insured.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

Poverty is not always an evil. 1t is often
the slayer of enmty between man and man.
1t depriyes malice Of its venom; it shuts tho
mouth of scandal, and gives the death-blow to
detracton. Envy and jealousy alike fly be-
fore its face, whilst the hcaft of the sufferer is
softened, and he is taught the useful lesson
that there is no abiding treasure on earth and
not unfrequcntly is led to see that which is in
heaven, which never fails, He builds too
low who builds below the skies
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

A clergyman in a neighboring city recently
remarked from his pulpit. while preaching on
the subject of faith. that faith was Gods Mag
netic Telegraph" One Of his hearers who
perhaps was more inquisitive than thoughtful
was desirous Of knowing L" where the Office
isl" To which the following appropriate an
swer was given; /" in every lowly heart Of
prayer.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

CONNECTION OF THE SToNINGToN AND PRovr
DENcE RAIL RoADs.-Thc new branch road
connecting the Stonington and Providence Rail
roads being completed, the cars have commenc-
ed running between S,onington and Boston
without change or interruption, thus doing away
with the delay formerly consequent upon cross
ing by the ferry at Providence.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

Disturbances aiMartinique.-At Martinique.
on the 7ih of April, revolt ofthe slave popu-
ulation was hourly expected-the Provisional
Government having postponed thir emancipa-
tion till the crop had been gathered. One es-
tate is said to have been seen on fire by tho
British mail steamer Conway, as she was pass
ing the Island about A M. on the 9th April.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

We regret to learn that Mrs. Julia Webster
Appleton, wife of Samuel Appleton, Esq,
and only daughter Of Hon. Daniel Webster,
died in Boston Friday evening.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

LATER FROM SANTA FE AND CHIHUAHuA.
Accounts from FL Paso have been received as
late as the Sd of March. Gen. Price had left
for chihuahua with all his forces.
Another revolution or rebellion was antici-
pated in Sante Fe. The Mexicans were be-
coming very bold and saucy.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

D We learn from the National Intelligcncer
that the valuable maps and calculations, con-
nected with the North Eastern Boundary Sur
yey, were all destroyeda few days since by
FIRE in the House Of Major Graham, at Wash
ington, and that the loss can only be supplied
by obtaining copies from their coun,erparts in
the possession Of the British Government.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

DEATH or THE GrRL O,KFs. Ellen Oakes,
the girl who was shot at her house in Butolph
street, Boston ON Thursday night, by Dutee. the
Canadian, died at the Hospital Monday NOR
ning, AT three o'clock.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

No PRosPEcT OF PEAcE.-AccouNis from
Washington say that letter has been received
from Gen. w. o. Butler, now in command of
the American army in Mexico, stating that he
has little expectation that the Mexican Con-
gress will ratify the Treaty of Peace which has
recently been sent out by Mr.. Commissioner
Sewer
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

Iowa ELECTION. official returns ofthe
late election for superintendent Of public in
struction in Iowa show the election of Harlan,
Wing, over Thos II. Benton, Jr., by 75 ma
lority.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

New CouNTERFEITs.-ls and SIS Ameri.
can Bank, Providence, II. i. Vigneue Of the
Is is female holding sheafe of wheat that
of the SIS is female nursing child; paper
thick and very white.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

KnLED.-Charles Dennis, sailor, was kin.
ed in Portland on Monday, by falling from the
top-gallant yard Of the brig Frances Ellen,
while under weigh
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

IUS Lisle Smith, Esq, of Chicago ILL.,,
has been chosen Delegate to the Wing Ma
tional Convention. The Convention which
elected him declared in favor of Clay.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

III Orders have been received at the Navy
Yard, Charlestown, to prepare the line-ofbattle
ship Vermont for launching. She has been on
the stocks about 90 years.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

FIRE AND AccIDENTs.-There was fire
Thursday forenoon at No. I39 Maiden Lane,
New York, which ran through to Fletcher
street. The store of Norton & Babcock, drug
gsts, was destroyed. Loss $4,000. Insur-
aace, $4,000. Two clerks, Is. G. Norton and
w. w. Winslow were badly burned and taken
10 the Uospital
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

IPIt is said that George Sumner, Of Bos-
ton, is cooperating with Lamar,inc and his as
socates, in preparing constitution for
France.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

RAIsED.-The schooner OsEKo, which was
run into and sunk by the Bay State, few
weeks since, has been raised and will be taken
on to the ways" to be repaired.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

RoBBED.-We understand that Mr.. Nathan
Dennis of Portsmouth, had his pocket picked
on election day of his pocket book, containing
sos in money.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

Election day passed off with its usual accom-
painments of noise, drunkness, &c. The mum
Der of people present is said not to have beer
as large as usual.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

~ The N. Y. Express says ;-Cassius M
Clay is making political speeches to empty
benches about town. Wednesday night he ad.
dressed select few at Military Hall, in the
Bowery.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

ILLINOIS. The members of the State Dem.
ocratic Convention of Illinois declared Cass to
be the first choice of the Democrats of that
State for the Presidency, and Woodbury. their
second choice
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

IL Charles Lohman, the husband ofMadame
Restell, has been again arrested and held to
bail, at New York, in the sum Of $1,000, for
publishing an obscene book.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

NJ The Newburyport Herald says hatmany
counterfeit bills of "The Bank Of Caledonia,
in Vermont, have been recently circulated in
that town.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

An explosion of gunpowder took place at
the Fire Works Establishment in Cincinnati,
on Monday, which resulted in the death Of two
men, and the serious injury of three others.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

In Dalton, n. H., J. b. Summers barn,
with grain, hay, IA cows, yoke Of oxen, and
three horses, was burnt on Wednesday eve
ming loss $500 no insurance.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

President EvERETT.-The Springfield
Gazette states that the health Of Mr.. Everett
is such that, in accordance with the advice of
his physician, he will resign the Office ofprcsi-
dent Of Harvard University at the close ofthe
present term
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

NJ The Pennsylvania Legislature has in
eiIec, abolished military training, by providing
that every person shall be exempt on the pay
ment Of 25 cents into fund, for the benefit Of
the volunteer companies.
"FAssr FonRrsTrs "A Maulmsin Free
Press OF December Gath, is47, announces that
q daughter was born TO Mrs. Judson. (lse Fan
ny Furoslor) on the morning oi that DAY.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

NAvAL.-Thc ship John Adams, Command.
er s. X. WlLsoS, from Vera Cruz on the I'd
instant, arrived at the naval anchorage, below
Norfolk, on Wednesday morning.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

The University Of Mississippi adveriises for
five Professors, one Of them TO be President Of
the University. The salary of the President
will be $4,000, Of the Professors $500, and
houses will be provided Tor them free Of charge.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

G}- For the first time in the history Of
Pennsylvania, prayers have been regularly Of
fered this session in the Legislature Of that
State. Clergymen Of various denominations
o Tciate alternately.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04

~ II is stated in the Continental papers
that the army Of Russia numbers 500 900 men,
including l6o, 900 cavalry and 20 900 pieces Of
cannon. In addition TO this regular force there
arc 20 .Oon C,,-sacks