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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05
Buffalo, Sept. 30, 1913.


The supposed loss Of the steam propeller
Goliah, on Lake Huron, hence for the upper
lakes, is believed here TO be fully confirmed
Remnants of a wreck, having resemblance ia
the Goliah, have been discovered on the Ca
aadian shore Of Lake Huron and the belief
universally prevails that the destruction Of the
vessel must have been completed by the explo-
sion Of the powder
The charred wreck Of large propellsr was
driven ashore at Pine Point, above Goodrich,
Canada West, on the eth ult . yawl boat
also came on shore, but it was not at all burn
ed, while many of the wooded hoops by which
the sails are run up and down appeared to have
been cut with an axe. Three hundred barrels
Of -four, with an immense quantity Of candles
in boxes, and boxes of raisns, kegs of blasting
powder. packed in oats, together with many
other articles Of merchandise, all bearing the
evidences Of having been shipped on board the
Goliah, were also picked up along the shore.
As yet no human bodies have been found, and
it is supposed that all on board perlshed
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05
From the 81. Louis Rep, Sept. 81.

A TEXAS JUDGE IN NEW MExIco.-We
learn from the Fayette. Howard Coz Times,
that Judge Beard and family, Of Texas, passed
up the river last Sunday~eek, on his way to
New Mexico. He goes out by authority Of
the Governor of Texas, as Judge of New
Mexico. Texas intends, we suppose, to as
selt her paper title, and the confession of Pres
ident, in support of her claim to the land and
the jurisdiction Of that part Of the country
known as New Mexico. If successful in es-
tab!ishing her right. as may very possible be
the case-President Polk having already ac-
knowledged 1.-THE introduction Of siapery
goes ,rnh II. This is a condition Of things
which the Northern folks do not seem to have
considered, although the President doubtless
did, when he recognized the right Of Texas to
the soil and jurisdiction, upon the shabbest
pretext that ever governed a statesman in so
important matter.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

PRAcTICAL THoUGHTs.--Ac cool head
an investigating mind, a warm heart, and
diligent hands, with benevolence and
honesty, piety and perseverance,, will in,
sure success in any laudable undertaking
within the sphere Of personal ability will
secure respectability in virtuous society,
and prepare US to meet death with COM
posure. A cool head will save us from
the embarrassments and disgrace which
passionate people often experience. BY
investigation, we learn the nature Of
things, and how to adapt means to ends.
sympathy and kindness to others will
enlist their interest in our behalf Dill
igence, which effects something every
moment, will accomplish much in the
aggregate Of time. The spirit Of true
benevolence will aid in forming habits
of industry and economy; and this is of
great importance, especially 10 those who
wish to accomplish much with small
means. Strict honesty is always "the
best policy" and will secure the conf
dence Of all but those who are so Jealous
they can trust nobody hut themselves.
True piety will give confidence in our
Creator, and encourage perseverance,
and sometimes lead to success even,
when our prospects are difficult and
doubtful. BY perseverance, that which
seems impossible may sometimes be ac-
complished; and without it. no one will
ever accomplish much,-New England
Offering.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

The Nc,o Satelite.-The new, or 9Th satcl-
lite Of Saturn recently discovered at the Obser-
vatory at Cambridge, is, we believe, the first
addition to the solar system ever made on this
Continent. 1t is supposed to be the mos, re-
mote but one from the planet, with a period Of
about month.
In the observations on Saturn, the excel.
lence of the Cambridge telescope has been very
apparent. Through the instrument at Cincin-
natl, the next best in the United States, the
plane, now appears wthou, ring, tits edge
being turned towards the earih,) but through
tha, at Cambridge the ring, whose thickness is
supposed to be not more than 100 miles is still
distinctly seen.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05
The Gold Mania in California

A Monterey correspondent ofthe N. Y.
Journal Of Commerce gives a marvellous
account Of the treasures Of that region.
According to that writer:
An immense bed OF Gold. one hundred
miles in extent, has been discovered in
California, on American Fork and Feath-
er river tributaries Of the Sacremento, ,,
near Monterey. Mr.. Cotton, the Alcalde
Of Monterey, states that the gold is found
in the sands, in grains resembling squir-
rel shot Aaltened ont. Some grains
weigh an ounce each. 1t is go, out by
washing out the sand in any vessel from
atea saucer to a warming pan. A single
person can gather an ounce or two day,
and some even hundred dollars worth.
Two thousand whites and az many In
dians are Oh the ground All the Amer
leans settlements are deserted and farm
ing nearly suspended. The women only
remain in the settlements. Sailors and
captains desert ships to go to the gold
regions, and laborers refuse ten dollars a
day TO work on the farms. Mr.. Cotton
saws zone man who resides next door to
me gathered FIVE hundred dollars worth
in six days. lie has one lump which
weighs over an ounce. A trough such
as you feed pigs in, will bring in the gold
region fifty dollars. Put piece Of sheet
iron, punched with holes on il and it will
bring hundred. My friend j. X. paid
fifteen dollars for IiItle basket, and his
companion gave twenty for chamber
poi, all to wash out the gold in"
/ More than twenty thousand dollars
worth had been collected Gov. Mason
aud his aid had gone to the distric, whlch h
is FIVE days journey from Monterey
The natives have gone for gold, the
sailors have run from the ships. aud the
soldiers from their camps for the same
purpose. The last vessel that left was
obliged to ship an entire new crew, and
pay each fifty dollars month. No one
can be hired to dig gold short Of sixteen
or twenty dollars a day-he prefers work
ing on his own hook-he may make less
than that, but he has a chance of making
much more. There flour is worth S32
per barrel; Is lbs Of Boston crackers iE
tin boxes, Sl0a box a cotton SHIRT, SI0
boards $500 per 100 Ieet. A carpenter
can get 500 per day. Mr.. l.. paid for
common cradle trough, l2 feet by 8
wide, $3.50. Less than days work to
make it,"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

A arch.
II FATAL TERhISATIoA or AN ELoPEhIsr.
The London Morning Chronicle narra,es the
following Incident
n An excitement Of very extraordinary and
painful nature has been Occssioned in the parish
OF ST. Lnkes, Old-street, by the eloPemen'
Of Mr.. Bacon, the master Of the WOrkhouse,
and Mrs. Walter, the Workhouse school
mistress, both of them married persons, with
families Of young children, and now known to
have been amongst the passengers on board
the illfated emigrant ship Ocean Monarch,
Bacon had obtained leave Of absence for fort
night, upon plea Of urgent private business
TO settle in the country and few days after
his departure, Mrs. Walter, the schoolmis,ress,
also obtained leave for short absence, alleg-
ing that she had been sent for by her mother,
who was dangerously i'll in Devonshre. II
happened rather singular!y. however, that soon
afterwards her mother arrived, in good health,
in London, for the purpose Of visiting her, and
was astonshed to hear of her absence under
such circumstances. This led to inquiry which
resulted in the discovery that the missing pair
we're together, intending 10 take flight to
America. Walter, the husband, who was the
workhouse schoolmaster, had no opportunity OF
observing any Of these movements, being
prisoner in the House ofCorrection tor Indecent
" exposing himself While he was under
examination before the magistrate, he received
an excellent character for morality and general
good conduct, from the master Of the work
house, Mr.. Bacon, who thus, during the hus-
bands incarceration, made off with his wife.
The letter,a gen,eel remarkably good looking
woman, took with her her youngest child,
leaving the rest to her husband or to the parish
The respective relatives have ascertained beyond
doubt the fugitive pair, instead Of proceeding
TO Devonshire, as they had pretended, embark
ed as above mentioned, on board the Ocean
Monarch and, together with the woman child
perished when ,ha, ship was destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Bacon is known to have had some previous
knowledge of America. He was formerly a
police officer, and a few years back was sent to
America in pursuit Of vestry clerk who had
absconded.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

II A MERc .NrILE ASEcporE.-A old fellow,
living at Franktort-on-,he-M Main, sent to bus
mess correspondent at Frankfort-on-t the Oder a
large consignment Of cotton stockings, and at
Il the same time, to another correspondent, in the
same place, an equally large consignment of
cotton night-caps, the product of his own man
ufactory. lie wrote to each the price at which
they were To sell, but the sum designated vas
found " be too large, Of which fact they took
occasion to inform him. lie yielded little in
his demand, but still there were no Offers for
his fabrics. Again he writes, in reply TO other
letters from his correspondents, naming yet
smaller amount; hut weeks clapse, and stll
no sale. AT length he writes to each cores
pondcnt TO make some disposition Of his man
ufacturcs If they can get money for them,
al least to exchange them, no matter at what
reasonable sacrifice, for any other goods. Un-
der these instructions, the stocking-actor calls
upon the nightcap agent both unknown TO each
other in connection with their principal, and
d" names his views" he wishes TO exchange a
lot of superior cotton stockings for some other
goods he is aot particular what kind, as the
transaction is for friend, who is desrous of
- closing his stock" The man at first can
think OF nothing which he would like TO ex-
change for so large supply Of stockings; but
at length bright thought struck him.
II have" said he, "a consignme nj of cot
ton night-caps from an old correspondent
which shall not object to exchange for your
stockings"
X The bargain was soon closed The stock.
ing-factor wrote back at once tina, he bad at
length been enabled to comply with the in
s,ructions of his principal. He had exchanged
his stockings iol "a superior article Of night
cap" in an equal quantity, which he was as
sured were likely to be in much demand before
a great while! The next day came a letter
from the nighi-cap agent, announcing his sue.
cess, and appended to the letter was big I'LL
\ for commissions AS Yellowplush would
say, Fanny that gent. s ieehnks!" !"
DEATH or CoMnoDoRE BlDDLE.-Commodore
James Bdde, u. ) N, died on Sunday even
ing last at his residence in Phadeldhla, al
the advanced age Of 65 years. His death was
the consequence Of disease contracted during
his late cruize IN the East Indian Ocean. He
had been nearly half century in the service,
and was brother of Nicholas Blddle. He was
an officer Of the Friga,e Philadelphia at the
time Of her destruction IN the Tripolitan war
y. y Mirror.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

Starved to dedth.-A family Of English people
arrived at Cincinnati about four weeks since
and rented rooms in the Fourth Ward A
lady in the neighborhood having some suspicion
few days since that all was not right, called
on the family and learned the melancholy fac
that they were in starving condition. They
had not had one morsel of food for three days
The man died the next day and the wife few
days afterwards. The children three in mum
Der, were adopted by gentlemen in different
parts Of the city.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05


NJ Lake Superior is becoming every year
more and more interesting to tine Eastern
world, both in commercial and agricultural
point of view, A few days since, an explor-
ing party from Boston returned through this
city, from a, expedition to the regions upon
its borders, for the purpose Of making a geol-
ogical reconnaissance, after having made many
valuable discoveries. On the I'd inst, another
party started from Green Bay, under Mr..
Theodore Conkey, with government COM
mission tosurvey a line from near LAX" Super
ior to the Mississippi river. The company
consisted of eleven men, and it is supposed
that they will be engaged about four months
in the service, during great part Of which
time they will be in the wilderness, and will
be obliged to transport food sufficient for the
whole time.
! At Lake Superior they will be joined by the
geological corps, under the direction of U. s.
Assistant Geoiogist Randall, who will 90
through with them to ascertain the geology Of
the region traversed. The expeditions together
will form an interesting one, and led as they
are, by competent men, will bring in a repor,
of high interest and importance. .-Bu6alo Com
ADJ.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

Affecting Death Of Tcins.-The Christian
Register chronicles the death at Boxboro', on
the 10Th and Goth inst, Of Albert and Alfred
twin sons Of John w. and Sarai Jane Null.
ken. But few days before their death they
were baptised over tho coffin Of their dead
mother, and they were both buried in one cof-
fin, locked in each others arms, and bearing
in their hands perennial flowers. The mortal
remains Of mother and children repose side BY
side.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

San AceipsSr.-We learn from the Man
chester, IN: H.) Messenger, that Mr.. NJ. II.
Iioush;, proprietor Of the Museum in that city,
was accidsiAally shot asa killed, Fri3iJ ahes-
noon, AZ Derry, while amusing himself in com
pany with SONS friends, a, target shocking
Having discharged his piece, he went to The
targc, to test his shot, and as he was return
ing, one Of his companions, who was balanci np
his gun upon rail, suddenly slipped, no gnr
was discharged and the contents penetrated ,h'
the body of the deceased, near the hip s,ne.-
Mr.. Hough was, we believe, nat!.e 0! Syra
cuse, n. Y.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

W. The New York Express in refining "
the discovery of the eighth sa,clate Of Sa,ur
by Mr.. Bond Of Cambridge, says:
Cambridge has no greater attraction :han in
Observatory. The telescope there is very
much the largest in the country, and the ons
in Russa-thc largest in Euy'pe--is onl,
like to il in size, and inferior to j. in power.-
Both were manufactured at Munich, and ar
among the wonders Of Europe and America
The telescope, Observato.s, and grounds
Cambridge, costing some 100000, were III
fruits Of Boston mnnGcence and among III
liberal donations since, has been one oi $lN
600 for discoveries iu the heavens.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

A GREAT VILLAiS CAvGur.--une day la
week we copied parggfapa from I New Bee
ford paper, mentioning d brutal an1 cruel oul
rage committed on a young gin. by one Josep
l.. Glines, married man; ih,.couudrel havin
dccoyed her TO lonely place by rcpresentia
that he was seat for her By . young man to
whom she was engaged, tha; young man being
his brother We learn frur Tho Warren, r.
l., Star OF Saturday that Glines was arrested
there on Friday, on board a oloop from New
Bedford, and sent ~ Tic place of his crime
in irons.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

Mike Walsh, in speech lately delivered a,
Tammany Hall before the Old Hunkers, made
the following interesting statement -
/" Mr.. Walsh said he was taking glass OF
brandy and water with John Van Buren some
time ago and he said to him, John, you are
no, so foolish as to thisk that the people will
believe you care fig for free soil : Mike,
said he, there are more fools in New York
than you think, or than is generally suppos.
ed. I"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

John Van Buren's opinion Of General 1ey-
lor.-At the Utica Convention Of Barnburners
that met in February last, the following resc,
luton was reported BY committee, of which
John Van Buren was momber, and undn'.
mousiy adopted.
Resolved, That Gen. Zachary Taylor BY
his mastery correspondence with the War De-
par,ment, no less than by his heroic conduo,
and indomitablc GOODNESS and courage On ,hs
field Of battle has shown himself to he not on
ly distinguished military chicftain, but man
Of great mental and moral po,cer, and who's,
life has given evidence of strong head, an
honest hsart, and Republican simplicity ot
character
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

A good old age-The New York paper,
copy, as something remarkable, the " eoot
old age" of lO4 years, at which lady Of New
port, recently deceased had arrived. They
forgot that this was in Newport, where they
always speak Of the " untimely end" ofa mar
who dies under hundred, and where the obit
uares speak of a man Of less than eighty a,
" cut off in the flower of his days" In sucf
a climate there is hardly an excuse for a mar
to die at all.-Proridence Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

ARRESTED Captain aud some # th'
crew Of the schooner Ostrich, who mys,eriou,
ly disappeared from New York with 's" vet
sci and cargo (25Oo bushels Of corn,) has'
heen arrested at New Bedford, whittier tae,
had steered with the vessel. The a--'a, wa.
made with the aid Of the telegraph, and at tho
instigalion of the consignees ir View York.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

o. Ice has become 80 sca.re at New Or'
leans tina, the circumstance nas created quite
panic. The price hJs idyoo",d to FIVE cents
per pound. Eight or tea c,-,.ocs aro said 10
be on their way ihi,hcr, 1T they will afford
only temporary relief. lto a'no mt annually
paid fer ice TO the NorlI. :, New Orleans
alone, is erormous
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

-''I fear" said country parson to his
flock, "when explained to you in my last
sermon that philanthropy was the love Of our
species, you must have misunderstood me to
say specie, which may account for the small
ness Of the collection. You will prove, hope
by your present contribution, that you are no
longer under that mistake"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

PAINFUL AND SINGULAR AcciDEsr.-An
infln, son of Mr.. w. Howe, Of Philpston, me,
with almos. instant death while enjoying him
self in a baby jumper. The child was placed
in the jumper, and, as is usual on such occas-
ions, was highly delighted with his situation,
jumping, growing, and laughing in all the
hilarty Of lniantile bliss when the spiral spring
above him broke and striking him on the head
penetrated the skull, and caused alnosi instant
death. h.-Bdrre G0sette
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

CoLLlERY EXPLOSION. IN explosion Of fire
damp took place recently in the vicinity Of
Leigh, England, by which five workmen
were instantly killed. Though rafe,y-lamps
were provided for these labor, ., they chose
to use unprotected lighted candles
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

James Young, Chief Of the Philade lphia
Police, has been suspended from Office, charges
having been made against him to the effect
that he has known who were the perpetrators
Of the robbery Of DIR. Darlington, Of the Ches-
ter County Bank, and participated in the pro.
ceeds thereof,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

The hull Of ship Mary Francs. (Which went
ashore some time since nedr Point judith, and
was afterwards got of and tafcn into this
port,) has been purchased by 5. p. Child,
agent Of ship Triton, Ware. X. |. She u to
DO fitted for the whaling bu,ncss.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

II is said that Edmund Burke, Commission
er Of Patents will receive the mission to Rsme,
made vacant by the death ofDr. Martin Mr.
b. D. French, President Of the Washington
Telegraph Company. and formerly Clerk to
tho House Of Representatives, will probsbly
succeed Mr. Burke in the Pater, Offse.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

--"Shall help gov +, some lonatus,es -
inquired yonng ex4uist,. @! a ,anerable ply
siclan, as he Bet oppos,ly iim 4t cne Of our
hotel tables. "No, sir, tank you," replied
.ho learned saven, "but ~! irocb, you for
some of the Potaus-sc;? { yop please" II is
said the young man n.,eI .caac ned "1o-
nldtusses" again.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

The Boston Post reminds the public that
Martin Van Burens son Abraham has married
into South Carolina family and obtained there
by plantation stocked with slaves, and that
said Slaves attend upon Martin whenever he
visits his son made rich by slave labor.
The Post then asks :" does Martin ddu,se
that son TO emanoipate his slaves ~ Not much
doubt about that in Van Burens case.-Hor-
ces,er True Whip.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

III We call the attention Of our readers
who are in the habit Of visiting the South 10
tho Winter season, to the Advertisement Of the
schooner George Washington, Capt Read,
which leaves this place from the 5th to the
10th Of this month, for Charleston and George
town, S. &.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

-"Bill Jones'" said bullying urchin to
another lad, ''the next ,imo catch you alone,
III fog yon like anything "Well," replied
Bill, I'll Amt often much alone. commonly
have my legs aad fists with me-"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

SENTENCE Judge Conc, who sommilu
the murderous assault upon the Hon. Mr.. So
phcns at Atalanta, Ga, was brought up
trial at Decatur, plead guilty, and was sente
ced TO pay a fine Of eigh, hundred dollars!
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

MERCANTILE DECISION. BY a decision just
made at Philadelphia no vessel has right to
occupy wharf without permission VI the
owner, unless twenty -four hours previous notice
las been given af INVENTION W OCCUPY wharf
vsrch wss -acst vhcr the solico rai giIsr.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

The NEw EssLAsD Socipry in n. York
have invited Pre- sdent Everett, Of Cambridge
to deliver tho Grafton before that society at il
next anniversary and the Explces says h
has accepted the invitation
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

A little boy being called upon the stand in
a Philadelphia court, was asked if he under.
stood the nature OF an oath, to which he re-
piled, =" Ii tell the truth now, and be good
afterwards, will go to heaven" The Judge
remarked that the question was answered adm.
raby, aud Immediately ordered the boy TO be
swo!n.-Abdny Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-05

A HAspsoME PRoFIT.-The L. S. Govern.
ment has finally purchased the property at
Wallabout between the Navy Yard and the
Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, for $685., ,96o.--
Mr.. Grifing, hs late owner, has made $685.,
600, by the sale.