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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07
The Cholera arrived on this Con-
linent.

On Friday morning, the packet ship New
York, Capt Lines, arrived and anchored in
the Bay, nearly midway between Staten and
Long Island. having lost seven persons by
death of "Asiaic Cholera" When the ship
left llavre,-the place, the crew, and passen-
gers, were perfectly healthy, and the passen-
gers continued SO until about fifteen days,
when the sickness took place in the steerage,
among the passengers there. On Saturday
several sick persons were landed at the Quar-
anline, and on Sunday morning, two died of
the disease. On Sunday, all the steerage
passengers, about two hundred and fifty in
number, were taken from the ship on board
the steamboat "Sampson" to the United States
stores, within the Hospital walls, and are all
housed in those buildings. There are still
several persons sick, and one is reported to
have died this morning.
\ The cabin passengers have all come up to
the city, and so has the steamboat Sampson,
that took out the passengers. Thus the com
munlcatlon between the infected ship and the
city has been uninterrupted
Some of the Commissioners of Emigration
went down to the Hospitals, this morning, to
ascertain the facts.
The intercourse between the Island and the
| city is now constant, and is as uninterrupted
as between Jersey City and Brooklyn.
The above is a statement Of facts, as they
exist up TO the present time. In addition to
which, several Of the physicians on the island
have examined the cases, and pronounced the
disease similar to that which prevailed
here in 1892. 1t will be recollected that the
seat of the disease, at that time, was in the
neighborhood of the Five Points, and that it
disappeared wholly in cold weather.
Neither the healthy portions of the city
Long Island nor Staten Island, were affected
All the physicians on Staten Island the
Health Officer included, that have seen the
present cases, pronounce them of a mild char
acter, and most of them have yielded readily
to medical treatment.-N. Y. Elpress.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

MAJ. GEN. ScoTr--It was stated some
days since, on the authority Of the correspon-
dent of the Baltimore Patriot, that explana-
tions and reconciliation had taken place be-
tween the Government and Major General
Scott" The correspondent Of the Patriot
now says that such is not the fact-that Gen.
Scott has not seen Mr.. Polk or either Of his
Cabinet Ministers, save one, since he arrived
in Washington. The excepted member is
Mr.. Walker, who, with his lady, called on
General Scott, learning that he was confined
to his room by indispositon and kindly tender
ed their friendly Offices to him:
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

ANOTHER EXPEDITION TO CALiFoRSiA'-
The good people of New Orleans are making
preparations, in earnest, for descent upon Inc
gold regions of California. The Picayune
says -
We understand that al the meeting had Dy
these enterprsing parties, at their clnb.room IN
St. Charles street, on Saturday evening last'
they did not muster quite strong enough 10 DC
able to purchase the steamer MchiIn, as lhey
proposed to do, in order TO make the .trsf ex-
pdition to those distant shores from this me-
tropolitan port. We learn, with pleasure
however, that Capt. Farnham, the purchaser
Of the McKim at the Government sale OF YES
sells late engaged in the Mexican war, enter
tains the idea of lending himself to the enter
prise by equipping the vessel for this interest
ing voyage. taking the command personally
and fixing her departure for the 2oth Dece"-
ber. We encourage him Ill his intentions,
trusting that he will make successful voyage
in a pecuniary point of view. we think she
will not lack plenty of passengers and freighi'
The propeller McKim is fine strong vessel
of excellent sailing qualities, and emlnentiy
qualified for the purpose designed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

FIRE AT THE AsToR HousE.-A fire broke
out in the Astor House this morning at -four
o'clock, which was extinguished by great ex-
ertion, but not until it had burst from the root
and done a good deal Of damage, the extent OF
which cannot bo very easily estimated now
The fire originated in closet, on the fifth sto-
ry, fronting on Nesey street, and was probab-
" occasioned by defect in the chimney. The
great quantity Of water thrown upon it, did
more damage than the fire itself
The lower floors were inundated, and the
ceiling of some OF the rooms a good deal injur-
ed, but happily no great injury was done TO the
stores underneath A little water leaked
through upon Berford & Co., periodical
agents, but their stock was not much injured.
". Y. Mirror
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

FoR CALIFoRNIA.-We learn from the Bos-
ton Bee that company of one hundred men
are about embarking from that city for Cali
iornia. Each man puts into the concern from
5000 TO $500, which will be appropriated to
the purchase of vessel and cargo Of goods
suitable to the traffic on the Pacific coast. Ar
rived at California, portion Of the company
will proceed to The gold region, and the bal
ance will remain by the ship to dispose Of the
cargo, etc. The company was TO hold a meet
ing Saturday evening, to agree on preliminary
matters.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07
AMERICAN MEDICAL EpucATloSAL SocIET,

AMERICAN MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY.
This is the name of an association formed at
Boston on Friday last, whose object is TO edu-
cate females for the practice of midwifery, for
the treatment Of the diseases of women, and
for nursing the sick The society is to esiab-
lish in Boston, as soon as practicable, Fe-
male Medical Institute, and, in connection
with it, Maternity Hospital. The officers TO
be President, Wee Presidents, Secretary,
Treasurer, and board of Directors. Any
citizen may become member by subscribing
or directing his name to be affixed TO the con
sitution. and paying to the Treasurer the sum
of one dollar. What sort Of encouragement
would such an association meet with in the
meridian of Philadelphia
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

Two STEAMBOAT ACCIDENTS Thirty Lire,
Loa.--The splendid steamboat Wyandotte
was wrecked few miles above Vicksburg on
the 2lst instant, by which sad disaster 30 lives
were lost The boat will be total loss. Nc
further particulars are given.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

Church BuRNED.-On Friday morning the
large Methodist Episcopal Church at Oswego,
n. Y. was destroyed by fire. There was only
an insurance of $1,000 on the building. 1t is
supposed to- have been set on fire. The Os-
wego Times says " that about the same time,
an attempt was made to fire the Tabernacle
on 3rd street,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

Fossil REMAISs.--T Rutland (Vt.) Her
aid states that horn seven feet in length, to-
gelher with huge rib and leg bone, were
dug from Mount Holly on the line of the Rut-
land and Burlington railroads, on Friday last.
A horn which corrsspondcd with the above in
size and appearance, was taken from the same
hill some weeks since
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

Changes IN MAN's LirE.-About five years
ago we saw a man ligh, his cigar with twenty
dollar note oftle Farmers aud Mechanics Bank.
At that time he was full of life ,an d in possess
ion of real estate in Philadelphia valued a, $50,
900. Alas what changes doth Time make
on Saturday last this foolish man was seen
begging aims in our public streets. lie looked
wretched, was ghas'ly pale, and miserably
clad d.-Pennsyiranian.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07
NJ The Gold huntinp mania in Californi

p The Gold hunting mania in California
still continues, and vessels that arrive on the
coast stand but poor chance Of getting back
again, as the crews Immediately desert, and
coasters are compelled to give as high as 500
per month for men. The captain of the Isaac
Walton, writing to the owners in New York
says "a sailor will be up at the mines foi
two months, work on his own account, and
come down with from two to three thousand
dollars, and those that go in parties do much
better"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

c. I, is a little singular that the tive
States where the most desperate efforts were
made by the spoilsmen to defeat Gen. Taylor.
his triumph is the greatest. We allude TO the
States of Pennsylvania and Louisiana In the
latter, particularly, where the Government en-
tered the field openly against him, Gen. Tay-
lor has obtained majority that covers his Lo-
cofoco villifers with confusion and shame
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

NORTH CARoLIsA.-The Legislature Of N
Carolina after week of idleness, was finally
organized in both Houses on Saturday last
On that day, by a compromise between the
parties, Mr.. Graves (Dem.) was chosen
Speaker of the Senate, and the old clerks were
reelected In the House, previously, Wing
had been elected Speaker.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

SHPwREcK.--The brig Ponce, Capt. Ed
win l.. Hall, from Norfolk, bound to Boston,
went ashore at Chlckamicomco, n. c., on the
night of the 10Th inst, at about half past nine
o'clock, with the loss of the mate and four
men, in heavy gale from NNE. The brig
went to pieces in two hours after she struck.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

SCARLET FEvER.-Tho scarlet fever pre-
walls to great and fatal extent in Cincinnati
The Commercial mentions that there were no
less than six children lying dead at the same
time in one square on Sunday last.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

II Mr.. Moses Y. Beach, on retiring from
the management of the N. Y. Sun, gave Z
dinner on Friday evening to about hundred
gentlemen connected with the press. The
anmoslty which some presses have entertain
ed IN relation TO the Plainfeld and other banks
gave way on this interesting occasion TO Z
good dinner and flowing bumpers.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

FIRE IN NoRTH FMRHAvEN.-The dwell
ling house owned and formerly occupied by
Capt. Stephen Taber, was set on fire on
Thanksgiving evening, about eleven o'clock
and entirely consumed. No doubt the work
of an incendiary. Ii had been unoccupied "a
bout IL months. Insured at the bingham Of
flee for S75O.-N Bedford Mercury.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

YALE COLLEGE catalogue jus, issued, COM
prises, in all departmen,s,5l7 pupils. This
includes 3s5 Theological, Law and Medical
Students, together with II students in Philoso-
ply and the Arts. The number Of Seniors h
07, SoIhomores 0G, Freshmen l07.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

uJ Thomas J. Farnham, known as the au-
MIA, died at San Francisco, on the 18th of Oe-
tober. Mr.. Farnham was the husband of the
we'll known Mrs. Farnham, Matron of Sing
Sing Prison, Au,horess of Prairie Land" I"
and an excellent, work upon the philosophy and
treatment of crime.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

IL RAILwAY.-We learn that Railway
capable Of taking up vessels Of 500 tons bur
then, is now in course of construction in Fair
haven, by Capt. ISAIAH WEST, Of that town
1t will be completed about the middle Of the
present nonth.-N. Bedford Mercury.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

FATAL ExPLosloN.-An extensive pow
der mill near Xenia, Ohio, exploded on the
25th inst. Two men were killed, and several
others seriously injured.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

SESTEscED--GeorRe Williams, slia'
"Slappy," one Of the Chester CO. Bank rob
bers, was sentenced on Friday in Philadelphia
to pay fine Of 500 and be imprisoned in the
Penitcntiary for eleven months. William
voluntarily surrendered out Of his share of th'
stolen money, $Il 500, and on this account
the Court dealt lenienily with him.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

A MODEL MEssAeE.-Gov Williams COM
prises all he has to say to the New Hamp-
shire Legislature in short newspaper column
-confnng himself entirely to state affairs.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

"IAcuAGY TAYLOR. In the list Of emi-
grants from Gravcscnd, who embarked for
Virginia, January g, l635, on board tho
Thomas and john" Richard Iambard, mas
ter, occurs the navpo of 4" Zachary Taylor.
aged 2i."
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

ALABAMA.-Ihc Nashville Wing has hesrd
from all the counties in Alabama, and accord
ing to the returns Cass has carried tho State
by majority of 453.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

III BY reference to our advertising columns,
it will be seen that The Perry leaves Newport
for Fall River, n season 10 take tho morning
train of cars from Pail River for Boston.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

The NEXT CoSGEEss. s.---l3S members Of
the House of Representatives have been elect
ed-93 members to be elected. The Wings,
thus far, have majority of "a.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

MELANCHOLY FAcT.--A New York Jour
nal says, there arc 30 900 persons, men and
womsn IN tha, city, at this time, who either
cannot get any work TO do, or are compelled
TO DO work =, rrces bordering on starvation.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

TAKING TINE By THE FoRELocK. Tho
indianapolis Sentinel is out for General J.
Lane of Indiana, as the next Democratic con-
dldate for the Presidency.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

NFw Mexico CALLS TOR TBE PRovfso.-
by Telegraph from Cincinnati dated the 2sth
inst, we learn that the people of New MeXi-
co, in a regularly constituted Convention, have
agreed TO petition Congress for their territorial
organization without delay-they protest a.
Ralnst the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF their territory
and 0F~ particularly ask to be protected a.
ganst the introduction OF domestic slavery.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

TIrED oF CoTTos.--The Mobile Herald Of
the 18th instant says that the mania for ma
king cotton is beginning TO relax in the nteri-
or Of that State, and that number Of plant
crs in Greene and Mareugo counties are dis
cussing tho expedicncy of divering their capi-
tai into turpentine making, and that several
have removed a portion Of their hands into
the turpentine regions
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

THE OLDEST VorER IN AMERicA-Mr.
Ilughea, revolutionary soldier, in the 10Th
year Of his age, was taken To the polish Rock
bridge county, Va, At the late election, by q
friend IN carriage drawn by four dun horses.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07
Salem, Mercer county, Pa" D."

CoSeRessroShL KrNGs.--The next Congress
will contain no less than .ix republican kings,
VIZ james g.. King Of New Jersey, Preston
King and John A King Of New York, T. But
Ter King Of Georgia and William II. King OF
Alabama.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

ARREST OF THE MAyoR.--Thc Mayor Of New
York and the Commissioners of Emigration
were arrested on Friday by the Sheriff OF
Richmond county, on an indictment for main
tanning nuisance at Staten Island.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

H. Gen. Taylor is expected in Washington
about the middle of February, and it is said
that he has taken rooms at Willard's..
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

U- The Indiana Regiment has deserted
Old Zack in the recent contest, as it did in the
battle of Buena Vista. Yet now as then a
brilliant triumph has been achieved wlthou,
In
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

BEAT THIS WHO CAN.-1he Mercer Wing
contains the following Card, from veteran
Wing, of Salem township, in that county -
4" | have heard some boosting of large fami-
" voting. At the late Presidential election.
myself nine sons and eight grand-sons voted
lor Gen. Taylor. It any can beat this, let us
hear from them. have ten sons, but one of
them is political transgressor.
IoHN IrrCu.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

The health of President Hitchcock Of Am
hcrst College has failed him, aud il is feared
he will be obliged 10 resign his Office in that
institution.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

Dssrrrcrivg FiRr.--On the 22d inst,
number Of ofbudrgs opposite the Cathedral IN
Toronto. Canada West, were, destroyed by
fire. The property was principally insured.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

U7 Gerritt Smiths vote for President in
New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York and
Ohio, is 379l.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

At Zancsyillc, o., a verdict Of $4,000 was
given against J. Nandcrmcnt, for breach Of
promise to Mary McClelland.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

C.uss AND ErrTcr.-A wag told US the
Other day. that one-hali the lawyers 1--we with
out ,asc and die iihoui Iints.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07
Geral0 of the Ginles
RHODE ISL AND ER;
NEWPORT:
Thursday Morning, Dec. !, lS4S'
A Tenement to Let,

On Church street, consisting of 8 Chambers,
with privilege in the Cellar. Rent $40 Ap.
ply at this office.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

The PoruLAR VoTE.-Taylor's majority
over Cass, in the popular vote, is l4s, sos.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

4 NEW ARTICLE OF MERcHANDIsE.-A man
named Nolmer, yesterday called at the police
office to obtain redress in the following cir.
cumstances. lie went from this city some
three years back to New Orleans, leaving his
wife here, and on his return found that she
was married TO man named Poison. Mr.
NOlmer being, however, Of very peaceablC
disposition and unwilling to give unnccessar,
trouble To any one, compromised the matter by
agreeing to transfer all his right and title ic
his wife to Poison, for the trifling considera.
ton of $50, which Poison promised to pay
Nolmer, however, called several times for the
money, aud not being able to obtain it, he
complained at the police office. As the cast
was novel one, the magistrate took time tc
consider-N Y. Ere. POST
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-08

From CENTRAL AMERIcA.-Capt. Jones, Of the
brig Broome, arrived yesterday, says that pri-
vate letter had been received at Sayanllla from
Bogota, with the information that the port of Sa-
vanilla was expected to be open for importation
IN July, and the canal, from Carthagena to the
rlver Magdalena, would also be delivered over by
the engineer, Mr.. Totten. The steamer Magda-
lena, which had been blown up, is nearly ready,
her boilers having arrived safe from New York
The Broome has on board boa constructor ten
feet long, and young panther
The coming Presidential election in New Gra-
NADIA now occupies the attention of all the journals
there. The two candidates are Don Joaquin Jose
Gori and Don Jose Hlario Lopez and the few
papers we have received are filled with the var
ious merits and dement's of these candidates The
election will take place next November, and from
all appearances, every thing will go off quietly,
whichever candidate gains the day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-08

WASHINGTON, August 7, 1913
The Senate had the Oregon bill under consi-
deration for an hour or so to-day The Missouri
compromise, put in as qualifier to the proviso,
meets with very small favor. Mr. Niles, of Con-
necticut, and Mr. Mason, of Virginia, being
equally opposed to it.
At two o'clock the Senate went into executive
session, tc hear Colonel Benton on the ftieth in
stalment, against General Kearney's promotion.
We understand that the offer of the Hudson's
Bay Company, of all their property in Oregon,
south Of 40, for million dollars, has been laid
before the Senate for their advice. We shall
keep you apprised of the Oregon bill, but the case
looks dark to-day Oregon, too, may be laid over
till December.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-08

NORTH CAROLINA ELEcrIoN.-The returns have
been sent In from twenty-three counties in North
Carolina, and show, thus far, democratic gain of
about 1900. AS to the State Legislature, the loss
and gain is about equal on both sides, SO that the
political complexion of that body Is not changed,
by the returns made up to this time. The election
is said to be carried on with considerable spirit I;
and North Carolina has suddenly become an OBJ
ject of great interest to politicians hereabouts.
The following table will give view ofthe votes,
majorities, and variations, from the result of the
election of lS44:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-08
rELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.


The Senate was engaged on a variety of subjects
yesterday. The most important, however, was
the Oregon bill, and the introduction of the Will
mot proviso among Its provisions. In the House.
the proceedings were of miscellaneous character.
The latest election returns from North Carolina
Indicate a continued gain for the democrats.
From Kentucky, but partial returns from one
city have been received. These show falling off
in the wing vote since the Presidential election
In 1914