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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-15

Mr.. Clay arrived in this city on Monday lasti the
morning train of cars from Baltimore, and was most
enthusiastically received by crowd OF many hum
dreds of his fellow-citizens. who had, without pre-
meditation, assembled TO greet him on his arrival.
He was conducted 10 the United States Hotel, from
the balcony of which he addressed 10 those who
had assembled in front Of it brief acknowledgment
of the kindness thus manifested towards him.
He, appears to be in excellent health and was IN
the course of the day visited by many of his fellow
citizens.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-15
NEW Jersey

The Legislature Of New Jersey me, al Trenton
on Tuesday. JoHS G.. SMALLwooD was elected
Speakerpi TIE House of Representatives.
We learn Irom the Message of Governor STRAIT
TON that tbt State Of New Jerseyis not only free
from debt, but is IN possession Of such sources Of
permanent revenue as to render taxation for State
purposes unnecessary.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-15

The Governor of MAINE has appointed the Hon
WyMAS B. S. Moor, of Bangor, to fill the vacancy
in the United States Senate occasioned by the death
Of Mr.. FAIRFIELD 10 serve until an election by the
Legislature of the State
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-15

MIcHIGAN.-The Legislature Of this State met a,
Michigan City, the new capital on the lst instant.
A. w. BUELL. was chosen Speaker Of the House.
The Message Of the Governors almost entirely de-
voted 10 State affairs.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-15

In Piusburg the Wing candidate for Mayor has
been elected by 50 majority.
The Wing Mayor has also been elected in Ale
ghanv bv l65 majority,
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-15


whether the President right wrong II the President
was right il was monarchical power. II power
which, in the nature Of things be lodged in somebody
Why then, should this go TO the Committee Foreign AZ
fairs He really could what that committee had do
with it, Il was il any thing, great question Of consu
onal law and il il necessary commit it. IL should be
committed to the Committee on the Judiciary, to select
committee. Il assuedly subject which belonged to
the Committee Foreign Affairs. Tho President certainly
fortified in his position by the opinions many great
He knew IL would be in order 10 refer
this subject the Committee Of the Whole II il were he
would make that motion before he sat down for what could
any standing committee do but make majority md minority
reports just in Committee Of the Whole they would have
majority and minority speeches
Mr.. TOMPklNS suggested to the gentleman from Penn
sylyania embrace in his motion proposition make il
also the special order for an early day.
Mr. q. j. INGERS0LL assened, and said be had no OBJ
lection to say tomorrow, except that private bill day.
Some gentlemen suggested Monday and others TUESDAY
The SPEAKER suggested that to make il the special or
der would require suspension Of the rules.
Mr. TOMPklNS sad f it could not be made the special
order for early day, he should prefer select comttee
Mr.. SCHENCk thought the best way TO consider u was
to send it 70 committee and get report upon i, which
they could have printed
Mr.. G. j. INGERsOTL repeated that there would be ma
jcrty and minority reports well as speeches The best
would be 10 send 10 the Committee OF the Whole ON
the state Of the Unon and make the special order Tor some
early day, which could be done Monday next
Mr. C0bbAMER said be had been desirous that this sub
ec should take the usual course, be reeed TO committee
(whether special committee OF the standing commit
tees he cared not and then Committee Of the whole
House, and then regular discussion be had But genle
the other side seemed unwilling for tins they hac
commenced their remarks and seemed all ready prepared and
furnished for discussion with their authorities before then
all dogsred down and ready for reference, while those o.
Mr. Cs side Of the House had left their seats Hnc
\ they heard the message for the FIRST time
/ Mr. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, here nierposed an,
wished TO be allowed the printing OF the message
but Mr.. COLLAMER declined to yield the floor.
He proceeded to remark that what said ON his own sid
that seemed to have been already prepared, cut and dry,
] the other side.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

shall come, for she is never SO happy as when
she is here"
When she was gone, Mrs. A. said to her
friend, Z" you remember your fears that we
should have good deal OF trouble with these
Watson's but there is not family in the
,neighborhood who have afforded Us more pleas
use.
"This is strange indeed. Mrs. Watson is
so changed that did rot recognize her, | am
sure should known her in her former rags
and in her dirt"
"The whole family are changed since Wat
son left drinking. They are industrious and
honest, as any people among us; but you will
soon see little Mary, who is one of the sweet
est children in the world"
=" But tell me what has brought this mighty
change to pass Are you the magician whose
magic wand has brought around this great rev.
olution :"
81 believe there has been no magic employ
ed said Mrs. Austin, smiling. We have CIV
on them little except kind words, and good
deal of kind advice"
Well," said Mrs. Emery, you never had
bad neighbors, and don't think you ever will
have if you have made good neighbois of the
WatsOn's.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

SANDER Cosc.--ln the New York Court o
Common Pleas this week, a Mr.. Frazer sued
Mr.. Gale for posting him in Jacksonville, Fs
in consequence Of his refusal to accept a chal
lenge to fight duel. The plaintiff laid hi
damages at $4,000; the Judge charged ID
vorably, and the jury, after consultation d
twenty minutes, returned verdict Of screnfy
f,e dollars
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11
6eralo Of the Qimes
Rn0DE-lSl AMDER; z
NEWPORT.
m ~ n N lQ
NEWPORT.
Thursday Morning, May ii, lS4S.
APPRENTICES WANTED,

Wanted Immediately at this Office, two
faithful and industrious boys as apprentices to
the Printing business. None need apply u,-
less they can come well recommended and
have common English education.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

GRE,r Messrs. Hoffman sold in
New York, on Tuesday in one hour fifteen
thousand packages, and thirty thousand loaves
unpacked. Of refined sugar. The prices were
from 81 ~ a 90 40 per 100 It's, mos. The
money amount Of the sales was near $500, 900
the lsrres, sale Of sugar ever made IN this
Icounity.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

ExrLosros. Philadelphia, on Tuesday
steam boiler, in the machine shop Of Mr..
Miles, blew up, and the boiler, weighing be-
tween forty-6ve and fifty hundred pounds, was
projected from its position through the roof Of
the building into the air great distance, and
fell in Haydock street, over one hundred and
twenty feet from its bed. Fortunately no
harm was done in the passage. Several per
sons in the building were injured, and fire was
communicated to large building adjoining,
occupied by Mr.. Disston, saw manufacturer,
which was nearly destroyed, with aquaniity Of
tools and materials. The accident is supposed
to have resulted from poor iron in the compo-
sition Of the boiler.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

FEEs.-Ihe Supreme Court at New York,
on Saiurday W eave Mr.. ]. 7. Brady $4,000
Judgment against the city corporation for
costs Of suits instituted nv him during the last
two years he was their counsel.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

Forcing Stationary Engine Company, No. I.
Hook and Ladder Company, No. !.
- 90 Q r,
Forcing Steam Engine Company, No. 1. l
Marshal, mounted.
Pioneer Engine Company, not attached to the
department.
Other Associations and Companies that may
volunteer to join the procession. 4
Marshal, mounted
Citizens and Strangers.
ROUTE OF PROCESSION. Up Broad, through
Fenner, High and Westminster streets 10 Mar
ket square, down South Main, through Power,
Benefit and Oiney streets 10 the East Turn
pike, and thence to the Swan Point Cemetery,
where the funeral service will be performed
Returning by East Turnpike and Olney
street, through North Main and Westminster.
where the whole procession being in line tho
ceremonies of the day will end.
The line will be- formed on Broad street,
with its right resting on Dorrance street, fac
ing north, at 0 o'clock, A. NJ.
The column will move precisely at 10 clock,
A. M.
ALFRED WRicnT, ESQ,
Having accepted the appointment, Of Chief
Marshal, and
Gen. VIM. G.. Gibbs, Frederick A. Sumner,
William Simons, Edward G.. Mauran,
Charles +. Harris, Cromwell Whipplc,
Nathan Porter, Samuel A. Briggs,
William p. Sheffield, Moses Is. Almy,
Byron Sprague, Walter B. Chapin,
Augustus NJ. Tower, William G.. Beckwith,
Lewis p. Child, Joseph Warren Taylor,
George A. Rhodes, William II. Taylor,
Benjamin c. Gladding.
/ A nd othor rent A u.,,t,,t M,x.h.ls all
be respected accordingly. o
! The marshals will be mounted, and desgna-
ted by a plain baton and flowing scarf Of black
Grape on the left arm, and will meet on the
Great Bridge a, half past 8 o'clock, A. M.
| Headquarters will be at the Earl House,
where the officers of the General, Division and
Brigade Staff will meet at 0 o'clock, A. M.
! The Commander General will detail from
the line eight officers Of the rank Of Major to
serve as pail bearers. .
! The Newport Artillery having been detailed
as guard OF honor, will be the firing party at
the grave.
Minute guns will be fired by detachment
Of the Volunteer Sea Fencibles, under the
command Of Capt. Cameron, from 10 A. NJ,
to l2, NJ.
The only Grape worn by the officers of the
line or staff, will be knot on the sword-hilt.
Officers Of the Army and Navy of the u.
States are invited to meet at Headquarters at
. o'clock, A. NJ. .i
Other Companies and Associations not
named in the order ofprocession who may wish
to join in the ceremonies, will report them
selves to the Committee Of Arrangements pro-
viously to the ith inst, or to the Chief Mar
shal before 0 o'clock, A. NJ, of that day, and
will form on Mathewson street, right on Broad
street.
Citizens and strangers who intend to join|
the procession will meet in Eddy street, be-
tween Westminster and Broad, and form with
the right on Broad street.
II Carriages for the members Of the General
Assembly will stand on the east side Of North
Main street, heading south.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

THs SABBATH CAusE.-Bell's Messenger
says that the English Postmaster General has
minated his readiness To close the Post Office
on Sundays in towns where majority Of the
inhabitants shall eYrrss. 2 wish II that effect
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11
Major vinton's Funeral.

The Committee appointed by the Gen.
ersl Assembly BY the resolutions in honor
Of The late MAJos JOHN r. vsTos, announce
che following Programme, route Of procession
and general directions TO be observed on
Thursday, May IL.
GENERAL COMMANDING.
Rhode Island Guards, Col. Merrill.
Wexford Pioneers, Col. Thomas.
Kentish Guards, Col. Spencer.
Woonsocket Guards, Col. T. Tourtellott.
Providence Light Infantry, Col. Brown.
Providence Artillery, Col. Blanding.
MUSIC.
Pawtnxet Artillery, Col. Tucker.
Providence Marine Artillery, Col. Cimmons.
Warren Artillery, COL Pearce.
Providence Horse Guards, Col. Potter.
Rhode Island Horse Guards, Col. Palmer.
Committee Of Arrangements, mounted.
Chaplain and assistants, in carriage
+: s:;::: .:ss :s:::. I'd: s:s: s
- g: ::::s VIM. Z: :,s:% 81: i s;:.: s:s.,. q
to each horse.
Horse, fully caparisoned, ledby groom.
Family of deceased, in carriages.
HIS ExcELLENcY THE COMMAND 'R-IN-CHIEY.
and Suite, mounted. ..s4ti.
Officers Of the Division Staff, mounted.
Brig. General and Staff Of First Brigade,
Brig. General and Staff of Second Brigade,
mounted.
Brig. General and Staff of Third Brigade,
mounted. 4
Brig. General and Staff Of Fourth Brigade, -
mounted. d..
Brig. General and Staff of Fifth Brigade,
mounted. i
Grand Marshal and Assistants, mounted
Officers the Army and Navy of the u. States,
in carriages.
Marshal.
His Honor the Lieut.. Governor, the Secretary
of State, the General Treasurer and the J.
Attorney General, in a carriage.
Members of the Hon BILE Senate, in carriages.
Speaker and Members of the House of Rep
resentatives, in carriages. -
Marshal, mounted
Mayor and Aldermen Of the city of Providence.
in carriages. 0Fr
Members of the Common Council of the city
Of Providence, in carriages.
Marshal, mounted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY or PROVIDENCE.
Hydraulion Company, No. !.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

MARINE DISASTER Vessel rpn ao,on Uith
all on bodrd.-Captain Pearson Of the British
brig Quebec, which arrived here yesterday
from Newport, Wales, states that in lat. 4s,
lon. 90, he fell in with the British ship Eliza
beth, Cunkett, from Mobile Tor Liverpool, wa
ter-logged, having been run into by French
vessel, unknown, on the night Of the 7th ult.
The strange vessel is supposed to have gone
down with all on board, as nothing was seen
or heard other afterwards. Thought her a
French vessel, as that language was spoken
on board at the moment of the collision. Capt
ain Dunke,t and crew, 90 in all, were taken on
board the Quebec. Same day spoke the bark
Ascension, for Liverpool, which took Captain
ID. and of the crew. Subsequently fell In
with British brig Quagside which took -four
more of the Elizabeth's crew. The remain.
der were brought to this port.-Bo'ton Mail
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11

PosT Orrics RosBrRy The pos, Office !
Taunton was robbed on Friday night las, |
nearly two huudred letters, and about one do
lar in change. The letters were found III
next dsy. Nearly all OF them had becn br
ken open. How much money was obtainc
has not been asccriaincd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-14
Oliver Cromwell.

Time has done much for the Puritan char
acter. Wemust not withhold our ackuowl-
Judgements to Macaulay and Carlyle for their
labours in this be half, although we have, en-
tured TO protest against certain Irregularities
Of style. The change in public opinion res
pectng the true character Of Cromwell tho
great Puritan champion. now almost univer-
sal, is to be ascrbcd, mainly, to their efforts.
The article upon Milton, which appeared in
the Edinburgh Review some twenty years
ago, produced great sensation. and paved
the way for " hat has followed. Forster, in
his Lives of Eminent British Statesman, first
published in the Cabinet Cycopadia and
the coutint:at Of Sir James McIntosh's
History by Wallace, aided III accomplishing
this object But the recent work by Carlyle
upon Cromwell is a marvel. 1T is marvel
III itself, and has produced still greater
marvel in having convinced the BIackwCcd
writers that Cromwell was not a hypOcritc.
His magazine says that the perusal OF Car
lyle's volumes will disabusc any candid aud
intelligent mind of this hypothesis. II isia
marvel in having been made the foundation
OF another life Of the Puritan champion by
DAuOigne. It's a marvel III itself, Der ause
oil It's profound inv estigation and research;
It's unparalleled dcxtcrity in the use Of thro-
h'.'e us ltHIItss anu ptihtUt
tspower and pathos, and eloqucnrc and en-
tertaining Incident aud this all coycI,d up
in style so odd and strange, that you have
every now and then to stop to determine
whether to laugh or cry. Carlyle las net
satisfied us that Cromwell was perfect, pitl en-
as a man or as a statesman. But he has de-
,nonstrated that Cromwell did all that any
mere man could do under the circumstan-
ceS; that he did more than any other man
who ever lived has done as a sovereign, for
liberty and trnih; that he was unsurpassed
in the excellence Of his domestic relations,
pre-eminent in council as in the field, and
that he died in the ''lill assurance Of hope"
Of what other conqueror can it be said. that
-"H ncrer fought battle uithout gaininJ
a rictory He nerer gaintd rictOry uiih-
out aanihilaiing the force opposed 10 him"
What other sovereign ever avowed scnti-
mcntS in favour Of religious liberation, like
those words of the Lord Protector TO his
Parliament, sit the poorest Christian, the
most mistaken Christian, should desire TO
live peaceably and quietly under you, let him
be pro.ccted."-D Dillingham;.
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erty," and to indulge IN the frecst discus
sion, yet, sir, when political fana'ici,m goes
so Tar as WI see II now, it is much TO be ap
pretended. The Judgment Of postcrty will
distinguish it by another appellation. Their
fate SHOULD be a warning to ,hosc who may
be dis posed to withhold supplies Ct men and
money now; they should listen to the teach
ines of the past. learning wisdom from lis
experience. Itisin vain 70 say. sir, that the
warts unjust oruneonstituiiohally commcnc-
ed, acairs, all the facts to the contrary, aud
thus attempt 10 escape responsibility they
will be held to it, sir, and cannot shield them
selves by any such preteE6e.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-14

The Gfcqi Suspension Bridge at me Fails
Of Nidgdrd.-The following narration ufthc
first crossing over this Bridge is copied from
the British Colonist:
This day, the 18th of March 1913. vii!
forever be remembered by all who witness
ed the awful aud sublime spectacle of tho
crossing Of the first car, sustained. by a wire
cable; the car was capable of holding four
persons. 1t was understood that Mrs. FL
let, the lady of the distinguished engineer,
who has undertaken the construction of the
bridge, had determined to accompany her
husband, Tut ~ consequence of the cold,
with some snow, she vas prevailed On to
stand among the interested spectators. " no
had the high qualification to behold The
grandoSt scene ever Witnessed; when NO
take into consideration Tie position If the
intended bridge, being in view OF the Great
rails one side, and the Whirlpool on the
other, while the elevation Of the car was
30 feet above the awful rushing rvcr.-
The WiIe cable was Gully one inch in diam
e'er, SO that i! appeared but thread in our
eyes.
a little after II o'clock, Mr.. Ellet took
his seat alone IN the car; being amorg tic
spectators on the Canada side, can saw in
justice to ,lie feelings Of all present, a breath
less anxiety filed every heart, and when lie
reached about half way, our fears gave way
tor his safety, and shout Of joy from all
broke forth, which orerpcwercd ln cur
earS,) the thunder Of the great Falls, and
was re-echoed from the opposite side. On
arrival ut the stand, three warm hearted,
cheers (cOld as the day was) awaited the
intrepid and cn,ciprsing gentleman: and.
on his returning three hearty cheers. ind
one more for his lady, Us her determination
TO accompany her husband was known.
The cool and determined aspect of MIR.
ElIet was observed by all. T!uly we 1--we
III "oudrou> aCe-io sec n gentleman in
carriage floating through the air. 90 fee,
above the waters, on wires which arc used
III electricity; when we reflect upon il our
Imagination is raised, SO that the mind, reg.
ulated by the experience of rast DAYS. is
lost in as,oniShmcit. TWAS irtlCcd a ,,oud
spectacle for all, but especially for ,l,o,,
who promoted and have taken an interest
III the construction Of the bridge, - all S,r.
misses are put TO il'sht,aS to the practicabil,y
oi II, by This days exhibition. The work il
progressing with great rapit,i,y. ard rn
doubt IL entertained Of its Proving HIGHLY,
profitable 10 those who have had the ro,d,
fortune to invest their funds in this splendid
undertaking. Ut.
II is the first attempt Of the kir', on this
outlet Of the inland seas 10 the Atlantic O.
cean, and Mr.. Ellie. must feel qualification
aud commemdablc pride, ,ha, he is the first
man who ever crossed in carriage through
the air ON wire. from one Empire TO anoiL.
cr, thereby, 1t is hoped, leading 10 n han.
py, prosperous, generous and rcciproc al un.
ion, finn chain of friendship between
mother and daughter.
God save the Queen. aud
God bless the President Of the United
o'"'eS' a CANADIAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-14

the runners of the Bank of France circula.
ted through the streets with silver in perfect
security. The present Government has &C.
conpiished more valuable reforms in a fort
night, than did the Orleans dynasty in the
whole eighteen years Of its existence.
The great head and front of the Admins.
traiion, is the Minister Of Foreign Affairs,
the gifted chvalrous lanartine. Nodema-
Sogue, 10 tiatteTer Of the crowd-Gy the
magic power Of his eloquence, he "wields
the fierce democratic" at his sovereign will.
His words are electric; they thrill and melt
the sterneSt hearts. The day atterthe Rev
olution, the populace, mad with excitement,
ami burning with jealousy and suspicion,
lest they agair should be defrauded of their
rights, thronged the front of the Hotel de
NIile, the staircaScS, and the halls, beseiging
the Government with eXhoitations, de-
mands, reinonStranceS and complaints. Ev-
cry act Of the Government as soon as pass
cd, would have 10 undcrgo"their imperiouS
ordeal. Al! the popular passions ragged with
the hercest turbulence. Louis Blanc and
GARNER Pages, in vain tried 10 qucll the
tulnuf. DE Lamartine was the master sp-
ut that alone could lay the storm. Five
times did he have to leave the Chamber, and
address the raging crowds as they success
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" ',.nnI '''o", ~ ""s 'o' "o'1 ~ "o".eu
,, w. a",''o so,'.es''o's. ',' p.opie
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nv ','po"'." @S WI '',"l ''i'''' "Do'
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onc ;, no o.;as e., a "T "'o'' ""''"y ''o''
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r. ,hn 49,. 'S i iI Wv us
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t.i' " Vi -, o'"o" WIN al 'Ie VAN s,o'y u HS
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RcnnIic rhn ",'', n w Wv T"''',, ~ r ''te
inJigna,iou a,J G"aI, I lay, ,n ',,e
nr,Ln;r n,,n ' "h.';o "."'"'',," W.. n"s
nonrced ,ho, Ie cor ns"m' "' "t nni a
I,,I;t', ',", vac Wv "''''"' ,'" '".nY
RIA ,n,,l,;,,,Ia ,"' Wv o',' ,''' ~.
b,ond van. ,Lcy Lrand;shnI ' Ky.
and Ia,.IlaJ .hI;'. =, 49, r'.nr', :,
,n,,,,on, c,,,ha Gn,'" r," "I "'e"',u'
"J ~ a'',h ~, .'.,'e"r' i'a' Sc e'"
,nn,'n awcI,;n'Ssd T", so"G w. u,, a. o'
est occcn,s ..yo, Lanna,I A. "'' l ' a. ~,
nv ,ar,In;u 3,, t !, .''' .." HaE ~,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-14

81 never could bear said Mrs. Parting
ton, rhnt name of Anna, for girl. think
Anm is good enough, wi,hou, putting on any
determination. There's no good comes from
it, Now there's that woman that used to
keep house down in the hills of the ASiaiicS.
They must call her Sauto, as if that would
better it any. Poor girl! she rccitcs the
condition of all the papers. her name is in
every one of them. Blu, that's jus, the way.
The men will not respec, the most retiring
females. Aud then they say the Angel
Sections have been capturing one of her
-, bless me the tca.ke,,lc is boiling
over And the Old lady went into a state
of meditation over cup of tea.