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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

PLATFoRMs.-An AnCcdote.-- Hon
Charles Hudson, in the course of his speech at
the Massachusetts, Convention, told this apt
anecdste -
Gentlemen, we have heard in the course of
this Convention, and we have heard in our va
rious places, before this Convention assembled,
a great deal said about the platform that the
different parties have put before the country.
We have heard of the Baltimore platform, and
the Buffalo platform; and it has been made
charge TO the Wing party that they have NOM
mated candidate, and have put forth no plat
form. Nov, fellow citizens, The course
would recommend to you TO pursue, under
these circumstances, is happily illustrated by
an incident which occurred in this county some
years ago, and at place not tar from my pre-
sent residence. The good people in one of
the towns, some half century since, were cal
various candidates at last they were perfectly
satisfied with one, whom they tried for short
time. The arrangements were made for the
church were selected on the committee.
There was residing in that town, at the
same time, an honest, straight forward, plain
spoken sea captain, probably not very much
versed IN the intrcacies and windings Of The
ology, or theological terms. This committee
convened. The question was at once agitaied
ON what platform this clergyman should be
settled. The one believe, was in favor of
the Cambridge platform, the other Of Saybrook
platform. After disputing few moments up
on the subject, the honcst-hearted sea captain
was called upon to decide the question. "On
u. II. -l..f = II
be settled: the Cambridge or Saybrook ~
81 know nothing of your platforms, settle him
upon the constitution" Applause.
Well, now, fellow citizens, if it be asked
what the Wigs shall do at the coming cleo
ton on what platform they will elect Gener.
al Taylor, my answer to them is similar to the
answer given by the sea captain on that occa-
sion. know nothing of the Buffalo platform
or the Baltimore platform; elect him upon the
constitution. upon that he will administer the
Government.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

Who roted for the Annexation Of Tsrds
The Providence Journal, in reply to the as
sertion made by some of the advocates Of the
Free Soil ticket, that all the Southern
Wings in Congress voted for the annexation
of Texas" states the following facts, which
are particularly deserving the attention OF those
Free -Solers who prefer union with Demo-
cratic Barnburners, to one with Southern
Wings -
"The fact is, that every Whie Senator but
three ,and every Wing Representative but one,
voted against tho annexation Of Texas, and
EVERY BARsBuRNER, EVERY "FREE Soil"
MEMBER OF BOTH HOUSES VOTED FOR IT.
While Southern Wings poted against IL,
Northern Barnburners uoted for IL. John A..
Dir voted for it, and voted against extending
the principle Of the Wimot Proviso over any
part of ii the same man, Mr.. Sumner, who
afterwards voted to pay the Amistad claimants
$50, 900 John NJ. Niles voted for it, Benja-
min Tappdn voted for it Preston King voted for
it, and nearly all the Locofocos who are now
so clamorous for freedom, supported it and de-
Tended it,"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

The "Srdngc Case in Surgery. We
gave some account, lew weeks ago, OF the
wonderful case OF Mr.. Gage, foreman on the
railroad in Cavendsh who, in preparing a
Charge for blasting "A rock, had an iron bar
driven through his head, entering through lis
cheek, and passing out at the top Of his head
with a force that carried the bar some rods,
after performing lis wonderful journey through
skull and brains The iron Was in diameter
an inch and quarter. and III length three
feet and seven inches the upper end OF the
iron, however, taperng to the diameter of one
fourth of an inch We repeat the dimensions
uf the rod, as we observe some Of the papers
,ha, copied the article substituted the word
circumference for diamct1, thinking, perhaps,
the story told in that way would be quite as
large as could well be believed. But We refer
to this wonderful case agais to say that the
patient not only survives, but is much imProv-
ed the wound in his head has healed, the
scuitl in his roof is closing up, and he is likely
to be out again, with no visible injury but the
loss Of an eye Woodstock W Mercury.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19
+. TOWN MEETING.
City charter rejected by O5 ma


jOrity. ..,
A Town Meeting was held on Wednesday,
to vote on the adoption or rejection Of the City
Charter. The polls were opened at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon.
On motion of C. C. Perry, voted that the
names Of voters be written on the ballots.
Alfred Wilson was appointed to check the
list of voters.
On molten of Edward Clark, voted that the
polls close at o clock, p. M.
The attendance upon the meeting was small,
and the vote cast, light. The City Charter
was rejected by a vote of 1896 to 23O. Good
feeling appeared to prevail between the friends
and opp onents of the Charter.
The Committee appointed last meeting
on the dock between Ferry and Newman's
wharf, reported that the town had no right
10 the same. The report was referred to the
next town meeting, to give the Committee
time to report further in relation TO the same.
w. A. Clark declining serving further on the
Committee, Joseph Weaver was appointed in
his place.
Moved and Voted, That the Town Council
be authorized to cause the houses in the streets
in the compact part Of the town to be number.
ed, and draw on the town treasury for the ex-
pense.
The town Treasurer was directed to proceed
forthwith against the late collector of taxes
and his sureties as the law directs.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

LocoFocoisM.-A few years since, John c.
Calhoun Of South Carolina, in letter TO a
friend, giving him his reasons for joining the
then Van Buren party stated in effect" That
the policy Of the Van Buren) administration
must infdllably break down the prosperity Of The
North, and that every Southern man who
wished to see the power Of the Union in the
hands of the South, and the North tremble be-
fore it, should join Van Buren and support his
policy" We may not have given Mr.. Cal
houn's precise words, but such was the sub
stance, and very nearly the terms of them
Such then-to break down the prosperity and
destroy the power of the Northern States
was the object of the clear sighted John G..
Calhoun in joining the locofocos. He saw the
tendency of loco foco measures. lie knew
that they must infallaoly ruin the business,
whether agricultural, mechanical or mercan-
tile, of the North. And because he desired 20
have this done, in order to humble the North,
and give the South power over it, he joined
the locofocos And this is the cause which
every loco foco at the North is aiding. Every
man of any Northern State who votes for
Lewis Cass or Martin Van Buren,-for Van
Buren, has not yet given any evidence that he
shall pursue a different policy if again elected
President-votes to take the bread out Of his
own mouth, by carrying out loco foco meas
ures and loco foco principles, which J. c. CAL
houn so much admres. Measures which will
infallably break down the business of the
North, increase still more the scarcity of mon
ey here, throw the workmen Of our manufac-
tories out of employment, reduce the price of
our farmers land and produce and ruin our
merchants and manufacturers. Let then every
one who is willing to wear the yoke Of ]. c.
Calhoun, vote for either Cass or Van Buren.
But let every one who loves Whig principles
who wishes to see every branch of business
prosperous, our citizens finding steady employ
ment, with good wages, and all of the affairs
of our government wisely and economically
administered, vote for the Wing candidate for
the Presidency-GrN. ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19
The Elections.

III The elections held last week, in Penn
syvania and Ohio, for State officers and men,
bers of Congress, have resulted as far as heard
from as follows
has been much better than was expected
For 20 years the locos have carried the State
at every election for Governor, by very large
majority The result is now reversed
Johnston, whig, is elected Governor by q
small majority, and the wings have also car
ried the Legislature by a large majority, thus
securing U. S. Senator, v hich is to be cho-
sen by the legislature just elected.
The Congressional delegation stands as far
as have heard from l6 Wings, l Native and 7
loco focos, being whig gain of one member
from the delegation in the present Congress.
OHIo.-The election in this State for Gov
ernor is close, though we believe the whig
candidate is chosen. The wings have also
small majority in the legislature.
The Congress delegation stands 10 whigs to
l 1 locos.
The Free Soil question effected the result
some in this State, and lost the whigs G..s OF
two members of Congress- -
FLORIDA ELrcTioS A letter in the Balti-
more PatriO,, dated Tallahassee, Oct. 5th.
states that Cabell is certainly elected to Con
gress Ivy majority Of over 500 and that
Brown, the Wing candidate for Governor, has
an equally large majority. Cabell's majority
in six counties heard from is over $50, against
3l7 in 1876. The writer states that lS Wings
and 3 Democrats are elected to the State
Legislature so far, and that there will undoubt
edly be decisive Wing majority on joint bal
ot-thus securing to that party U. States
Senator.
The ELECTION N-Ohio-Returns from sixty
eight counties make Ford $50 ahead of Wei
Ter. The remaining counties gave Clay 4l0
majority.
PENNsYLvANA.-The Pennsylvania pub
fishes an Extra giving the State to Johnson by
e,cuen majority. Comparing the official re-
turns, it is said shows an error of 100 in his
favor.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19
HcartIess Conduct Of a Captain
Of an Emi rant Shin.

\ Never in our reccoection has it been the
lot OF any journalist to have to record such
shameful conduct as has been perpetrated by
tone to whom had been entrusted, par excel
lence, we have right to suppose, the lives of
II ll3 human beings and one who, we are also
| justified in believing, especially hired himself
to incur the last risk Of his life in Justly and
fully performing the task required Of him by
his employers.
/ BY an account we have received, from a
perfectly reliable source, it appears that the
schooner Ann, Archibal NJ Fie, master, from
Limerick bound to this port, with the above
number of passengers, had reached the gulf on
the night Of the 22d September, when she was
run into by the Hampton, bark homeward
bound by which collision this vessel lost her
bowsprit and the Ann her masts. Immediately,
(as clearly and explicitly stated by the pas
sengers TO Mr. Buchanan, the chief agent for
emigration, } the crew fastened down the hatch
es to prevent the escape Of the poor people,
" no were all below, and then with their cap
tain got on board the Hampton, but not with
out the company of nine of the passengers,
who only thus made their escape by breaking
away the partition between tho steerage and
the forecastle. Thus was this mass of men,
women and childrcn-not one of them capable
OF managing the vessel-totaly abandoned to
their fate by one who, as captain, should have
stood by his ship, if not to the last, till at least
he had red solnethng--had taken some first
step-to preserve the lives Of those entrusted
TO his special care.
| When the passengers succeeded in getting
on deck, and saw how they had been left, they
holsted light on the main stump us a sgnal
ofds'rcss. In the morning the Princess Royal,
Captain Duguid, fortunately met with the Ann
beating about on the South side of Anticosti,
when he performed the part of the good Sa-
marltan, hy taking on board the whole Of the
lO4 souls left, and administering to their wants,
until he landed them in this port, whence they
were forwarded yesterday evening to Montreal.
lt.is proper to add also that the AIMS passen-
gers on the morning of their abandonment saw
the Hampton TO the windward of them, from
which Captain Duguid had been hailed to look
out for the Ann, which vessel it appears had
made no perceptible increase of water during
the night--a fact easily to be believed, since
had 1t been otherwise she would certainly have
.oundered before the Princess Royal met with
her, which was about l2 clock on the 23rd
! To this statement we add no farther COM
ment, but the expression Of strong hope that
such representation of the facts will be sent
TO the Imperial Government as may lead to a
more careful selection Of masters of emigrant
vessels than seems now to be exercised Que
bee Chronicle, An inst.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

~ John Miller, former publisher Of the
4" Manufacturers and Farmers Journal," I"
Providence, died in New York, on Monday.
How TO ANSWER Petition. AN exchange
paper says that deputation waited upon the
Pacha of Egypt, and requested mitigation
of certain grievances. The Pacha hung ne
whole delegation.
NJ The October Session of the General As.
sembly of this State, commences at Bristol, on
Monday next
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19
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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

Destructive FIRE AND Loss OF Proper
rY.-Baltimore, Friday, Oct. l3-ll Pm
A most destructive fire visited Wheeling this
afternoon at about 4 o'clock, and destroyed
some Ia or Is buildings, including Phillips
foundry, Hughes planning establishment, Win
CARTS carpenter shop, Lists cotton factory.
ten dwelling houses, and scvera! shops. The
loss is doubtless very heavy.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

Conrictod Miller, the State street broker,
who has been on trial at Boston, for forging
the notes of Mr.. Belknap, has been convicte'
on all the counts Of the Indictment against him
The conviction renders him liaDle TO 30 years
imprisonment.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

A Doc SToRY.-The Tribune publishes a
dog story, hard to be believed we must say
but If true then most wonderful. According
to the account the canine was lost three times
and giren aacoy seven times, but in every in
stance contrived to escape and find his way to
the dwelling Of his original owner from
Willamsburgh twice swimming the Fast River
each time, Harlem, the extreme end Of New
York Island, Gowanus and Bushwick. IL
one case he dragged home with him five OF
six yards of heavy chain. The Tribune call.
the animal "a sensible dog. We doubt his
dogship's good sense or Independence Of spri,
seeing that he was seven times banshed from
his home even without consideration"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

DT The boys, who were arrested tor an as
sault upon Stanley Canterbury, were examln-
ed before the Cour, of Magistrates, on Tues
day, and with the exception Of three, were re-
leased upon the payment of costs and receiving
a repremand from the Court The remaining
three were held to bail for their appearance be-
fore the Court of Magistrates on Tuesday
next.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

NoRrHRoP Convicted. The trial OF North
rop. at White Plains y. Y. tor the murder OF
Mana Goodheart, by stalblng her in the breas,
with a shoe knife, which he had sharpenod
several days previously, and carried IN his breast
pocket for the purpose, was concluded on Mon
day afternoon, 9Th inst. The jury were Out
only fifteen minutes, and returned with a'erdlci
Of gully.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

A FATAL AFFRAY IN BALTIMORE. On
Wednesday night, an afIray occurred in Balti-
more, at one Of the election polls, between
John McGaagher and William Hunter, in
which the latter received stab in the neck,
seyerng the carotid artery, and causing death
IN few hours. Hunter was young man, "a
years Of age, and was member Of the old
Baltimore Battalion.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

e. The city Vi Willamsburgh. on long
Island, opposite New York, now contains about
Ie. coo inhabi,anls. !, g SAID to have Increased
al greater ratio fur the last two wears ihdn
any vthvr clIy in the lalttd STATES.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

OH AND New Es6LAsD. Out Of every
hundred persons in England, forty cannot write
their names. In Massachusetts, according to
TIC last census, but one person - evefy two
hundred 10 in this condItion and nearly oil
thcsC are recent cngranls from Lururo.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

O. Engine Company, No. Q, (Rough and
Ready,) were out trying the capacity Of their
new Engine, on Monday. We arc informed
that she threw water 1856 feet.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

Co.cgALrp WEAPONS. A young man named
John Das SON was killed las, Saturday night
At rnsbug. nv rsllng upon Bowie kIie
winch he canned m lus sleeve.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

The J.aesboro' (Tenn.) Wing Represents
the iIce soil fecln: - bo very s'rono in Fast
Tennessee, and gives the names of several
clcrgvmen, who openly advocate aloltionlsm
II m tic rulpt
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

TIE MERCHANT AND THE QUAKER A mer
chant of London had dispute with Quaker
respecting the settlen ent of an account. The
merchant was determined to bring the question
into court, proceeding which the Quaker
earnestly deprecated, using every argument in
his power TO convince the merchant OF his error
but the latter was infexible. DESTROYS to
make last effort the Quaker called at his house
one morning, and inquired of the servant il
his master was at home. The merchant hear
ing the inquiry and knowing the voice, called
aloud from the top of the stairs, "Tell that
rascal I'm not at home" The Quaker, looked
up towards him, calmly said, Well, friend,
God put thee in better mind" The mer-
chant, struck with the meekness Of the reply,
and having more deliberately investigated the
matter, become convinced that the Quaker was
right and he was wrong. He requested to see
him, and after acknowledging his error, he
said | have one question TO ask you-how
were you able, with such patience, on various
occasions, to bear my abuse - " Friend, "
"replied the Quaker, " will tell thee, Iwas
naturally as hot and violent as thou art;
knew that to indulge this temper was sin, and
| found that IT was imprudent. observed that
men in a passion always speak loud, and
thought that if | could control my voice |
should auppress my passion. | have therefore
made II a rule never 10 suffer my voice to rise
above certain key and by a careful observ-
ance of this rule | have, with the blessing OF
Col, entirely mastered my natural temper"
The Quaker reasoned philosophically, and
the merchant, as every one else may do, was
benefited by his example.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

NJ Abraham II. Rowland Of New Bed
ford. has becn nominated for Congress, by tho
Frr. SOIL party.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

FIRES, ALARMS, &c. The dwelling house
of Mr.. Charles Mason, in Fairhaven, took fire
in the basement on Friday night about
II o'clock, and was entirely destroyed. The
flames bad made such progress before discover.
ed that il was found impossible to save the
iurnituro-iho family barely escaping with
their lives. Insured.
On Saturday evening about eight o'clock
an unoccupied one story building, in Oxforr
Village, Fairhaven, belonging to and near the
residence of Capt Thomas Bennett, was near.
ly destroyed by fire. Insured.
Abou, half past 3 O'Clock on Sunday morn.
ing there was another alarm, caused by the
burning of barn at the Head Of the River
belonging to Mr.. Clark Earle We learn tina
Mr.. Earle has been arrested on suspicion Of
having set it on fre.--Neo Bedford Mercury
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-19

DT The elections held last week, in Penn
sylvania and Ohio, for State officers and men,
bers of Congress, have resulted as far as heard
from as follows
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-12
THE REVEREND DIX. HOOPER'S
FAMILY SCHOOL,

Near LitLiet0n, Har,en County, North Car0iia0.
tnilE subscriber, having spent upwards OF thiriy
1 years as an Instructor in The Colleges Of the two
Cardinals DESTROYS 10 retire. for The rest q: his lllr,
To more private situation. lie PROPOSES therefore. Ia
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Select School for Boys between eight aud fifteen years
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known 10 the public around him. To furnish parents 4
guaranty that their sons, If entrusted To him, VIII be
well tau sht and taken Of For the satisfaction oi
those nj distance, he begs leave TO present the follow
inc testimonial, kindly furnished HIM 10y the driin-
pushrd President OF South Carolina college, in which
the subscriber was for seven years Professor
"SoutH C.RnLiH. CotLgGE, April "a, leF.
sMy Dear Sir: earnestly hop" that your project ni
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