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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

( TIE BELGIAN King on REroRMs.-An in
tercsting London letter received by the IIber-
MIA, makes n statement of the manner in which
the intelligence of the French revolution was
received by King Leopold, by which lie is
represented to have acted from the commence
ment of the crisis with singular prudence for
royalty. AS soon as he heard of the fate of
Louis Philippe, he summoned his cabinet, and
told them that to maintain his throne he would
not permit one drop of blood to be shed. The
ministry assured him, that he was beloved by
the people, and that he must continue King /:
but they said, you must grant reforms to the
nation. "Reforms ~ exclaimed the monarch,
Z" you must grant them. Do not ask me for
REFORM am not master. All such reforms
as the nation requires must be granted, and for
that you and the representatives are response
bic TO the nation. Whatever is found to be
for the welfare of the nation, will of course be
approved Of by me- am the elected King of
the Belgians-not their master ~ This Ian
guage has been declared to be strong sound
sense, and better definition cannot be given
to it.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

OcEAs STEAMERS Hcnceforh We may
look for news from Europe AT least once week
The auxiliary steam ship Sarah Sands, Captain
Thompson, was to leave Liverpool on the Sd
Of Apnl for New York, aud We may look for
her ARRIVAL about Wednesday. Her accounts
will be nine days later than those brought by
the lIibcrnia. The steam ship Acadia, Cap
tain Stone. was to leave Liverpool for Boston
on the sth inst. she has therefore been lt sea
one week. The new steam ship America.
Captain Judkins. said TO be the feetest vessel
Of that class afoat. will leave Liverpool to-day
for New York We look for her arrival tbs
day fortnight, The 4. S. mail steamer Her
mann, Captain Crabiree, j. 20 leave South
amp,on for New York on Thursday. the 2Oih
ir,i. v y eA-e-Ti,-- n So. -Icy
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

FrRE At SALEM.-A slip from the office Of
the Salem Daily chronicle states that the Amer-
can Rubber Works, at the junction of Ward
and Peabody streets, South Salem, were dcs-
troyed by fire at about half past two O'Clock
Tuesday morning. The factory was owned
and occupied by Messrs. j. G.. Jackson q Co.
About 60 hands were employed in this estab-
ihrce-fourths OF whom were females.
who are thus thrown noutofemploymcnt. The
value Of the building, machinery. materials and
stock. is estimated at sl2 ,OOO-the amount of
insurance on which is S7,5Oo-2, 500 at tn.
Bowdllch office IN Salem, $500 each at the
feu FrSlsnc srl Ts.ae-s, ,Hicsr Pc,,o-
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

Run AND MURDER. "A son ki2ed By has faith
r.-On the 10th Of March an alteration took
place in Hebron between Titus Foster, and his
son Titus Foster, Jr., which terminated in the
death of the latter on the 25th. The crcum-
stances are in brief these. |, appears that the
old man has long been addicted to intemperance,
and while under the influence of liquor was in
the habit of abusing his wife, who as she al
leges was afraid tn remain with him, ar.d re-
quested her son, the deceased, to come aid
take her TO his home. He went to the resi-
dence Of his father for the purpose Of complying
with the request Of his mother. Some dis
pute arose as to the manner in which the old
lady should leave, and scuffle ensued between
the father and son, in which the former was
thrown down, but not injured. The son then
left the house, and was followed by the old man,
with knife in his hand, with which he made
frequent attempts to stab his son, and when
about seven rods from the house accomplished
his purpose. The knife entered the left breast
and penetrated the lobe of,he lung from which
wound he died on the 25,h. Russell w. Plat.
Esq, coroner, held an inquest on the BODY and
the jury returned verdict Of wlful murder
and the prisoner was conveyed 10 the county
Jail, on his way 10 which he met the funeral
procession on their return from the burial Of his
son. The prisoner is seventy four years old, q,
and Is wealthy farmer Sandy Hi2 Herald.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

A DITFrcuLT CAsE.-The Quakers in Vir-
ginia seem to be placed in a peculiar relation
to the laws of Virginia. The yearly meeting
of Baltimore, to which they belong, has charg-
ed all its members to educate the free colored
people. The laws Of Virginia forbid it and
the Friends have addressed Memorial TO the
General Assembly Of the 5 State of Virginia,
asking liberty to pursue the advice of their
yearly meeting. If liberty is not given, we do
not know what course the Friends will take.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

Court OF MAGIsTRATEs.-T Tuesday, April
lSth.-Satc rs Simon Nacton, J.,-Com.
plant of Geo. b. Knowles, one of the Fire
wards of Newport, against the respondent for
disobeying his orders at the fire, March 10,
lsis. Respondent demurred generally De-
murrcr ovcrrulcd, respondent found guilty, and
penalty, assessed at s6,66 in conformity to the
provision Of the statute. From this the re-
spondent appealed.
Several actions for the recovery of debt due
were then called and defauted.
Adjourned.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

The AsroR EsTATE.-We learn from very
good authority that the value of the estate of
the late John Jacob Astor does not exceed
81 800 600, of which about 81 900 600 is real,
and 50, 500 900 personal. The real Is given
in the form Of like estates, with the power of
letting and selling. Mr.. Vim. B. Astor has
half the reslduary personal estate in his own
rieht,-say 81 ,000, ,00OO to 800 GOO. lie is
said to have received 100000 several years
since from an uncle, Henry Astor, which, by
good management and economy, with additions
from other sources at the date OF his father S
decease to about SO, 600 900. This, with what
he receives from the present estate as the resi-
duary legatee, will form an aggregate approach
ing the wealth of his father. 1t is understood
that Mr.. William b. Astor has within a few
days past made very liberal donations, includ
ing, $1,000 to Fitz c. Halleck. long the
faithful secretary and agent of his father, and
$4,000 to the Society for the Relief Of INDECENT
Females. Other persons in the employ of The
deceased, besides Mr.. Halleck, have also shared
in the bounty of the son.
The above case oflords another illustration of
the popular tendency to form extrayagant es-
Inmates Of private fortunes.
Journal Of Commerce.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

POSTAL ARRASGEMENTs.-A bill has passed
the House of Representatives, changing the
rates Of ship-postage, so as to charge upon
mailable matter received in any part of the
United States by any foreign packet ship or
vessel, the same rate of charge for American
postage, which the government to which such
foreign packet or other vessel belongs, imposes
upon letters and other mailable matters convey
ed in American packets or other vessels. This
bill is designed as a measure a retaliation upon
the British Government for the illibcral spirit
which they have manifested in relation to our
steamships
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

SnocKlSG.-Last Saturday evening the
Rev. Erastus Hopkins, of Northampton, lost a
fire little boy, about three years old, under
the most distressing circumstances. Previous
to putting him to bed, the girl having charge
OF the nursery put quantity Of boiling water
INTO the bathing tub, preparatory to the accus-
toned abluton of the children, aud left ithe
room without qualifying It's temperature. The
little naked boy, supposng the water ready
for his use. Jumped into The hib, and ,cas mrs
ed m Hc Scdld,ng icater lie died on Sunday
morning - Worcester Jownal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

GREAT FIRE IN DoRcHEsTER.-A fro was
discovered about 2o'clock Thursday afternoon,
'on the lumber wharf of Chamberlain a. Son,
near the Old Colony Railroad depot, in Nepon-
set village. A large amount of seasoned lum-
Der and two buildings were burnt. Loss 500
600, which is partly covered by insurance. 1t
was with some difficulty thai the fire was pre-
vented from spreading. Engines were pre-
sent from all the ncghboring towns.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

o. John Jacob As;or, in his will, left Fiiz
Green Halleck, who had been his confidential
Secretary for about twenty years.. an annuity
Of 5000, payable quarterly. 1t is stated in a
Philadelphia paper that VIM. Is. As,or has in
creased the annuity TO $1,000 per year.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

GREAT FIRE At MEDIYA-A disastrous
conaagaton took place at Medina, Ohio, on
the llth inst. destroying much of the busi-
ness portion of the town. Loss between thir-
ty and forty thousand dollars.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

We are informed that 4 contract has
been made with VIM. ii. Crandall, Esq, to
raise the schooner Onoko, suck in this harbor.
He is to have $500 if successful.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

SLAVES EscAPED-Washingto April 10.
We hear that some twenty odd slaves be-
longing to several persons in this city, ran or
last night. 1t is supposed thatthey have been
assisted by the abolitionists, and that they have
gone on board some vessel on the river, 50 as
to take bay route TO the porth.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

A FAMILY BURNED TO DEATH.--We learn
from West Bloomfield, says the Newark
Advertiser of Wednesday, that fire broke
out in frame building at Mount Prospect,
five aud half miles from this city, about II
o'clock last night, after the family had retired
which consumed the building with the family
of the tenant, Mr.. Star, who alone escaped.
Mr.. S. was alarmed by colored man who threw
stones agains, the building for the purpose Of
waking him, when he jumped from the win
dow of the second story 10 the ground, re-
auesting his wife to follow him. For some
reason she was unable to DO so, and remained
in with her three children, the eldest being IL
years of age, aud they all pershcd in tho
flames together.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

DJ7 The official majority for Iiavcmayer, the
new loco Mayor of New York, is 9ls. The
wings have two majority in the Board of Al
dermen. The Assistants are half whig and
half loco
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

Cor Orr We understand that the ship
Mary Frances, which went ashore near Point
Judith, few weeks since, has been got ofby
the persons WHO bought her, and brought into
this port
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

TEAs.-NYe have received from our friend,
GEO. b. kHowLEs, package ofthe American
Tea Company's Teas. Upon trial oft, wa
find it to be Il superior article. Mr.. Knowles
is the sole agent of the company for this
place, and has all Of the different kinds Of their
I cas- on hand
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

FiRE ~ WoRcEsTER.-A block, consisting
Of four dwelling houses, on Temple street,
Worcester, was burnt on Saturday. Two Of
the tcnements were entirely destroyed the
other two but partially. Six families occupied
the block. some of whom lost all their fuin-
lrTc md zn-.' ,r'hcir c,c'hing
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

SuIciDE.-A man named Thayer hung him
self from the top of door, in Bellingham,
Mass, on the 4th inst. He was buried on
the day which had been appointed for his mar
riagc. His age was about SO years.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

FIRE.-Thc house of the Rev. Mr.. Rouse,
in Wexford, took fire on Monday, and would
have been destroyed, if it had not been for its
timely discovery.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

HI The whole number of voters in France,
with a population Of 5000, 600, was, under
the old system, less than 100000, while the
number Of places in the gift of,he government,
was $50 900, Of which 100000 were created
during the administration Of NJ. Guizot.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20
Nae Bedford Mercury.

THE LADIES hSD THE FhrMFY. We un-
dcrstand that the Ladies Of the North Bapfist
S1c'ng Circl, have presented the officers of
PRoTEcTIoS Engine Company, No. 8, each
with neat beautiful specimen of their bandi
work, ~ token of their admiration Of the exer-
clses OF that company upon their parade on the
evening Of the 9th Of March. .-MrcuV.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

PRoMoTIoss.--It is stated that number of
brevets for gallantry in the Mexican war, have
been communicated to the Senate in Executive
session, embracing Kearncy and Persfer F.
Smith as Major. Generals.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

ARREsrED.-An eastern vessel, commanded
by Capt. Baker, with II runaway slaves on
board, has been captured and taken to Wash
ington. Capt. Baker, his crew and the slaves
have all been imprisoned.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

II ANNINGToN's MovNG DIoEAMAs.-Tho
proprie,ors Of this splendid collection of Diora-
mas, have arrived in town and taken the Town
Hall for few days, for the purpose Of giving
their exhibitions They open tonight, and
we invite our citizens to pay them a visit.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

III The number Of persons wounded in
France in the three days of February, and re-
ceved at the hospitals, amount to Gee, ofwhorn
G2l were men and 10 women. OF that num-
Der 253 still remain in the hospital,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

DJTEnVne Company No. 7 and Aquidnec
Hose Company, marched through our streets
Tuesday night, with music, going through
various fancy evolu,ions and attracting much
arcation
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

a large number Of whales were offthe coast
near Plymouth, few days since, and yes
sells are out in chase Of them. Two were ta-
ken off the south side of Sag IIarbor on Mon
day, one near Binghampton, the other near
Southampton. Several others were fastened
TO but the irons drew.
N1p Bcdf,rd Mrc,,r,,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

PooR UYFonTuNATE--A coroner's inquest
was held at Canandaigua on the 4th inst, On
the body of Miss Emily Brewer, found drown
ed in the lake near that village. The deceased,
who was about 10 years Of age, was formerly
a resident of Trumansburg, Tompkins county,
but for about year had been in the employ Of
Miss Abby, a miliner in Canandaigua. No
facts were elected by the evidence before the
coroners jury which would fix the Immediate
cause of her death upon any one, but the testi-
mony of the medical men left no doubt that The
unfortunate girl had been the victim of seduc-
er For some time previous to her death she
had been much depressed in spirits, and min
gled disappointment shame and remorse uu-
doubtedly drove her to sdl.destructon.
III The history Of the late Kings Of France
shows remarkable succession of misfortunes
Louis XIV guillotined. Louis XVII died of
want. Louis XVIII twice exled. Napoleon
exiled. His son died in a foreign land Chas
X dethroned. Henry V prescribed. Louis
Philippe put to fight. The Count of Paris re-
jected.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

UA right whale, which yielded 20 bbl..
ofoil, was taken BY some Provincetown whal-
ere on Friday last, of that port, ,owcd in and
tired out ou Ss;ur'ly.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

~ Mr.. Pageot, late French Minister at
Washington. IT is sad will 81 tie in Tcnuc,scc
ns'csd Of returning % Fanc,.
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Gcralo of tbe Gimes
RHODE SLAND Err;
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NENNDODT.
Thursday Morning, April 20, lS4S.
NEWPORT.

Printing.--The proprietor of the Herald
with the aid of one of the celebrated Yankee
Card Presses, is enabled to do all kinds of
Gard Printing, in an exceedingly neat style,
and at very low prices. An assortment of
cards constantly on hand. He is also, pre-
pared to do all kinds of Plain and Fancy Job
Printing, in very neat manner and at reason.
able prices. Persons in want of printing,
will do well to call and examine specimens
Of work and rices
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

ANOTHER TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT DISASTER.
.-ST. Louis, April IL. O'Clock p. M.-An-
other terrible calamity has occurred on our wa
ters. The steamer Charter Oak, lying at
Dutch's Landing, was totally destroyed by fire
last evening, and regret to add that the first
engineer and four others perished in the flames
Upwards of eight hundred tons Of valuable
freight were likewise destroyed, upon which
understand there is an insurance of $50, 900 in
this city and Cincinnati
The Charter Oak had also on board $50 tens
Of hemp consigned to several houses IN New
Orleans, upon which there is no insurance.
This distressing accident has cast quite a
gloom over our community.
A WNDFAII.-ln pulling down an old
building at the corner of Bank and State streets
in New London, few DAYS since, for the pur-
pose of erecting new structure. there was
slowed away under the floor of the garret
stocking and an old cloth cap, filed with Mex
lean and Spanish dollars. Some old miser
probably did not know what better to do with
his money-one of those that
"ro for heirs, they know no. who,
Aud straight are seen more"
N1e Hdrcn Courier.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

So it appears thatin these towns the Wings
have in fact gained since last year Ill, and the
scattering vote, lnsteld of being enormously in
creased, has actually diminished 80 per cent
! 1t is remarkable aiso that the Wing entire
vote in these towns the present year is pre-
cisely the same as that given the year pre-
vious.
We never believed, that the intelligent whig
voters of these towns would suffer themselves
to be warped from their well established prin-
ciples by any local dissatisfaction with vote,
which had the support of three lourths Of their
friends in the Assembly; and the result has
proved, that our estimate of the strength of
their principles was correct.
TowN MEETNG.-At a special town meet
ing held yesterday, lat 3 p. NJ, permission was
granted Joshua Sayer, Esq, to construct at
his own expense fountain in Greene street,
and to convey water therefrom by metal pipes
to the western extremity of Sayers' Wharf
The object of Mr.. S. is to supply the river
steamboats, with water necessary for their boil
crs, and to form a convenient reservoir for re-
sort in case of fire in that district of the town.
Permission was also granted to Mr.. j. Wea-
yer to take gravel from the town beach and
spread it on +. Touro street, he being at the
expense Of carting it.
PHLANTHRoPy.-Six colorcd persons, be-
ing portion of sixteen slaves freed by Josiah
Barker, Esq, formerly a resident Of New Or
leans, but now a resident of Fast Greenwich,
X. l., arrived at New Bedford on Saturday
the 18th inst, consigned to Benz. Roman,
Esq. They were forwarded in charge of
special messenger of Messrs. Hatch, Grey q
Cos. Express, to East Greenwich, where they
are to meet their bcnefactor. 1t is understood
that il is the intention of Mr.. Barker to settle
them upon a farm, and provide them with the
means to acquire an honorable livelihood
FIRE.-A small building on Ferry Wharf,
belonging to Samuel Carr and occupied by
Charles ). Bamum as a rclrcshment room and
shoemaker's shop, was found to be on fire
about IL o'clock, Monday night Our fire.
men were quickly on hand and soon subdued
the flames, which were principally confined to
the inside of the building. Mr.. Bamum lost
all his stock and his books. lie thinks the .
fire was the work of an incendary.
CHANGES ~ THE CABINET.-A letter from
Washington (seml-ofTiciaD to the Richmond
Enquirer says
lprcdct that Secretary Marcy will 90
Minister to Russia and that Gen. +. B. Pierce,
of New Hampshire, will succeed him in the
War Department also, that as soon as these
changes take place, Mr. Gillet, now Solicitor
of the Treasury, will be appointed Attorney
General"
IL Resolutions Of thanks to Gen. Wool
have been voted bv the Legislature Of New
York nd sswcri % 70 he r,sstrte3 10 I'm. ).
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20
Wing majority in the House II
Whig majorityupon joint ballot 81

! wing majority upon )ontballot ~
The majority of our friends in both branches
is slightly diminished this year, in comparison
with their extraordinary preponderance in the
last years Assembly, from the peculiar apathy
and inattenton, which characterised this elec-
tion more than any NE have ever known. In
several towns ir Providence county, where
parties were neatly equally divided, the Repre-
rcsentatives and Senator were lost by incon-
siderable votes, though this cannot be said with
truth of Cranston, where the change of mem
bcrs was effected by causes, that we do not un-
derstand. The change Reorganization may have
had some influence in Exeter, though to what
extent we are unable to assert.
The apprehended dimnution of the Wing
votes in the four northern towns on account Of
the rejection Of the Air line railroad" so
much talked of before the election, turned out
to be no loss at al, as the returns from these
towns will show
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

THE LATE ELECTION the returns of
votes for General Officers from every town in
the State with the exception of Exeter, which
cannot materially vary 1.-THE result of the
late election appears to be as follows:
For Gov. Z. HARRIS and other oiTcers-Whig 1886.
A, SACKET, &c,-Democraic, 1899.
J.. .IIARRIs,-Anti Slavery, 347.
Scattering, 80
Plurality for Gov. HARRIS over SAcKET
DENY 2l47
Majority for Gov. II. over all l7l0
In the SENATE, the Wings
have elected 20 members.
The Democrats do. IL do.
Add the Wing Lieut. Gov.
who votes in the Senate
Wing majority in that body, 10
The House of Representatives under the
present apportionment consists of 60 members
The Wings have elected 43 Reps.
The Democrats 26
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

IL Resolutions Of thanks to Gen. Wool
have been voted bv the Legislature Of New
York snd sswcri % 70 he PRESENTED 10 I'm.