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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

The ship Rob Roy, from Vera Cruz, having
on board companies b, ID and X, ofthe Second
Regiment Of artillery, numbering 225 men, ar
rived at New York on Friday evening. The
following are the names oflhc officers: Captain
Horace Brooks, commander Capt. ii. L. Hen
bricks; Assistant Surgeon G. Crane; LIST lieu
tenants II. A. Allen, and G. Edwards, Cd
LIEUT.. Nones, and Lieut.. J. 8. Totten, Act.
Adutant.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

TTCreat pains have been taken to induce
such Wings as may have looked with expec-
tation TO the Buffalo Convention, TO believe
that Judge Mclean would lend his name to
that body as its candidate for the Presidency.
The following from the Buffalo Courier Of
Monday sets this matter at rest. "Nve ara
assured, upon what we consider good autbor-
ty, that letter from Judge Mclean is now in
this city, in possession of one of the delegates
to the Convention on the 9th, in which Judge
NJ. declines the nomination for the Presidency
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

KENTUCKY The few additional returns
that have been received from Kentucky are ia
vorable to the Wings.
NORTH CARoLINA.-Appearances here art
favorable to the election of Manly, (Whig, }
and small Wing ina iority on Joint ballot OF
the Legislature.
=. 5. There is only one county in North
Carolina to hear from, and Manley is $50 ahead.
The Legislature will probably present a ne.
IsDIANA. The Legislature probable is Dem
ocratic by a decided majority.
ILLINOIS ELECTION. Accounts from Illinois
state that Marshall, Wing, is elected in the Sd
Congressional district and that John Wentworth
is returned in the Chicago district.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

nit the Presden, to sign the bills passed the
last day. The Speaker and President to sign
the Oregon army bill just this moment.
The President appointed Gen. Shields Gov
ernor of Oregon, which was confirmed by the
Senate. Secretary and Judges for Oregon
were also confirmed by the Senate, and both
houses finally adjourned at l2 o'clock.
SINGuLAR HABITs OF MENAGERIE BEAsTs-
A writer in Cincinnati paper describing q
midnight visit to the animals of Raymond and
Warnings Mcnagerie, in the winter quarters in
that city, with Driesbach, the famous keeper
says -
1t is sight worth walking ten miles. We
found contrary to assertion to natural historians
an elephant lying down. 1t has always been
asserted that these animals sleep standing
The different Gagged animals were reposing in
the most graceful and classical attitudes. The
lion and the tiger, the leopard and the panther,
were lying with their paws sallcotonately twined
about each other, without regard to species and
nativity, In cages containing more than one
animal, 1t is the never failing custom for one
to KEEP watch while the others sleep. The
sentry IS relieved with as much regularity as
in well regulated camp of soldiers, although
not pcobably, with as much precision in regard
to time The sentinel PAGES back and forth,
and is very careful not to touch or do any thing
to arouse his comrades. Occasionally he lies
down, but always with his head towards the
front Of the cage, and never sleeps until he is
relieved. This singular custom, Herr Dries
bach informs us, since his connection with this
mcnagery he has never known to be violated.
Thomas Cart-generally known as Uncle Tom
who is now the faithful night watch of the
establishment, and who is also the Oldest show
ing master in the United States, confirms this
statement.
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Printing.--The proprietor of the He

Printing.--The proprietor Of the Herald
with the aid Of one Of the celebrated Yankee
Card Presses, is enabled to do all kinds OF
Card Printing, in an exceedingly neat stylo,
and at very low prices. An assortment OF
cards constantly on hand. lie 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 prices
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

WHOLESALE FLIGHT OF NEGRoEs.-W
copied paragraph yesterday, from Lexington
paper, giving an account of the flight Of fort,
or fifty negroes from that neighbOrhOod. w,
take the following from the Maysvile Eagl,
! of Tuesday afternoon. The Lexington Alta.
learns, by a telegraphic dispatch from Maysvillo
that after the flight mentioned by the Eagle
five of the negroes, together with white man
were captured.
Some thirteen negroes, nearly all men, ran
away from the ncighborhood Of the Northern
Fork, in this county, on Saturday night.
Wehave since learned that forty or fifty more
escaped, on the same night, from the neigh
borhood of Lexington. and have not been
caught as yet. a company of resolute mcr
are IN pursuit.
j. 5. Since the above was in type, we learn
by a gentleman from Ripley that six slaves
crossed the Ohio and were secreted in or neal
that place, and that the abolitionis,s were in
readiness to receive thirtysix more, whom they
were every moment expecting.
A gang of forty or fifty negroes, supposed
TO be the same lot mentioned above, were stop
ped last evening, some twelve miles from this
city, and seven from the river somewhere DC.
tween Minerva and Germantown.
They defended themselves, and fired upon
the white men who attempted to stop them,
dangerously woundng one man in the thigh.
A party of about thirty iesolute men left this
city about 10 o'clock this morning, and we are
told that about forty have gone from Dover, all
well armed and determined on capturing the
negroes. We will know the result before long
a private ,clegraphic despatch received last
evening from Lexington says
An expedition is starting from here for Harri-
son, formed for the purpose of taking some runa-
way negroes and abolitionists who are surround.
ed there. They have had several battles.
Charles Foster was killed This is alarming
Great excitement is manifested -LomSriNe
JOltrn0i Iup 10
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

The mississippi IN Erops.--Mr. Banvard
will sail for London in few weeks, taking
with him his Panorama of the Mississippi riv-
or. lie is said to have cleared some $50, 900
by his exhibition of it in New York, which is
about $4,000 more than Ire received IN Ros-
ton. The public have thus duly rewarded the
enterprise of the poor painter, who, when he
commenced his undertaking, found 1t d0iculs
to get credit for the frs, few yards of caavass
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

~ Is it possible, though we were to search
the country through with lighted torch, to
find two men more concentrated all in self"
than Martin Van Buren and Charles Francis
Adams. We defy their few admirers TO pres
ent one solitary act, political or otherwise, which
has been of advantage to their country or to
their fellow men. Both of them are immense
ly rich. Neither of them have the least sym
pathy for the mass of the people. They are
both cold, calculating politicians, who have
jumped upon the Free Soil hobby that they
may thereby gain place and power. A woe
ful downfall awaits them. .-Atds.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

DIsGRAcEFUL ScENE.-There was an un-
pleasant affair on Saturday night, in the Sen
ate, between Mr.. Butler of South Carolina and
Mr.. Benton The correspondent of the Com
mercial Advertiser states that Mr.. Butler rose
with copy of the New York Herald in his
hand, and called the attention of the Senate to
the fact that that journal had published re-
port of the proceedings in the Senate in Exec
utive session upon Gen Kearney's confrma-
ton. The correspondent said tha, Mr.. Ben
ton furnished a copy Of the resolutions offered
by him in hat case, which, Mr.. Butler said,
was gross and dishonorable violation of the
rules of that body and he proposed that the
Senate should proceed to inquire into the fact
in secret session.
Mr.. Bcnton rose, pallid and quivering witt,
rage, took up the Senator's epthets of dishon-
honorable and disgraceful, and shouted at the
top of his voice, that the man wkO accused
him of dishonorable conduct "lied in his
throat" This he repeated more than once,
with increasing vehemence lie said he had
never quarreled in his life, though he had
fought, and fought to the death. lie was
ready to maintain every where, as well beyond
as within the walls Of the Senate, that the
Senator lied in his throat.
During all this time Mr.. Benton was loudly
called to order blythe President, and by many
individual members Mr.. Douglass and others
proceeded to his seat, and he was at length
quieted.
In the Maine House of Representatives on
Monday, the following resolves relating to the
Extension of Slavery over newly acquired
Territory were passed:
Resolved, That Maine duly appreciates the
concessions and compromises which led to the
adoption and establishment of the Constitution
of the United States and she will cheerfully
and honestly abide by the letter and spirit of
them at the same time she will firmly resist
all demands for their enlargement or extension.
Resolved, That the sentiment of this State
is profound, sincere, and almost universal that
the influence OF Slavery upon productive energy
is like the blight of mildew that it is debasing
and degrading in its influence upon free labor
that it is a moral and social evil that il does
violence to the rights of man as rational,
thinking and accountable being. Influenced by
these and other important considerations, this
State will oppose the introduction of Slavery
into any Territory acquired as an indemnity
for claims upon Mexico.
Resolved, That it is the duty Of Congress to
prevent, by the exercise of all constitutional
power, the introduction of Slavery into terrific
rics of the United States now free.
Resolved, That our Senators in Congress
ire hereby instructed, to carry out the princi-
Pies of the foregoing resolution.
The first resolve passed, yeas s5, nays 23
second, yeas 93, nays %; third, yeas lOi,
Rays IA; fourth, yeas n, nays 80. Several
Wings voted against the last resolve, on no
count of its conflicting with their views in re |
gard to the proprioty of instructing.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

oak HaH.-We invite the attention of such
as are in want of good clothes about hal
price, to the advertisement in another column
Of the stock of clothing at Oak Hall, Boston
1t will be seen that the sale is to be closed i'm
mcdiately Now is the time to purchase.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

A Mcr;con D'perodo.-A Victoria nhi-
rango) paper announces the execution Of Fa-
bian Mcdrano, a culprit who had murdered five
different people, robbed haciendas and travel
lers on the highway, and escaped from prison
in Zacatecas, to which he had been sentenced
for ten years. lie had led an infamous life
for fifteen years his gross sensuality not spar
ing his own children by his lnis,rcsses, and his
inhuman cruelty numbered his own Sons and
concubncs.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

III We understand that Manchester and
Brother are in town and will open Daguerreo-
type Room. in few days in Cases building,
at the corner Of Thames street and Washing
ton Square. We advise all who are in want
Of good likcncsscs TO wait until they have open
ed
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

GA correspondent of the Boston Evening
town, announces the arrival of the Laplander
with troops on Saturday at Fort Adams. II
he does not give more correct information in
regard 10 other subjects, his statements cannot
be relied on. The Laplander arrived Monday
afternoon
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

CoNscIENcE.-1he Hon. b. +. Butler, OF
Sandy Hill memory, was at Saratoga last Sun,
day and spent good part of the day in private
conversation with an eminent seceder from the
Wing party in Massachusetts in arranging for
the nomination of Van Buren. This we know,
from one who was there, and it is what might
have been expected True Wing.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

PRoscRIPTloN.-An advertisement appears
in the New Orleans Delta, with responsible
name signed thereto, stating that about IL !
men, out of llO, at work at the barracks in
that city, were discharged because they would
vote for Gen. Tavlor.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

FANcY BALL.-We are informed that the
Fancy Ball will take place at the Ocean House,
on Wednesday evening, the 3Oth inst.
We are also requested to state that Julian
Dejonge, Fancy Costuner from Park Theatre,
New York, will be at the Ocean House, a few
days previous TO the Ball, with a variety OF
costumes
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

H. 1t will be seen by our congressional
proceedings of Saturday, that the Territorial
bill has been passed by the Senate, precisely
as il came from the House, which we believe,
excludes Slavery forever from the new terrific
rics
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

| An OFFICER IN TRoUBLE.-In consequence
of difficulty that occurred three or four nights
ago, at the Old Point Hotel, between an officer
attached to the Virginia Regiment and one of
his men, The latter on Wednesday afternoon,
as soon as he had Obtained his discharge, gave
the former most severe cowhiding Pill.
Ledorr
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

ToRcH LIGHT PRocEssIoS. Engine Com
panics Nos. 3, 4 and and Hose Company
No. of this town, and No. 3 of Providence,
had a grand torch light procession on Thurs
day night. They made fine display.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

The town of Quincy, in town meeting on
Monday last, voted not to pay dollar to dc
fray the expenses Of the funeral obscquics Of
John Quincy Adams, thereby throwing the
whole expense upon the committee appointed
at a meeting of citizens.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

A SrRikE.-'rhc Stage aud Omnibus drl.
vcIs Of New York, have struck for higher wa.
ges-s 50 per day
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PIrTsBuRGH, Aug. 1.-THE steamer Robt
Wrghiman burst her boiler below Wheeling
by which one person was killed and three others
fatally scaldcd
The Factories ly an arrangement with some
of the strikers go to work in Pittsburgh this
morning.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

will be held at the Park in Washington
Square TOMORROW, Thursday afternoon, at
half-past 30 clock, on which occasion JAMES
S. THAYER, Esq, Of New York, and sever
al other distinguished Wing orators will ad-
dress the meeting. The public are invited to
attend.
"A Band OF music will be in attendance.
Aug. 1G.
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ACCIDENT FROM FIREARMs.-A little son of
Mr.. $. ii. Mains of Sussex Co., n. j., was
killed on Tuesday last by the accidental dis
charge of gun, which his sister, girl of
twelve years, in sweeping and adjusting the
room, had taken in her hands, probably with
the view Of shifting its position.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

! 100 Guns IN New YoRK.-The news of the
I Buffalo nomination was greeted in New York
by bonfires of tar barrels before the Globe and
Tribune Offices, an eXtemporaneous meeting
in the Park, 100 guns on the Battery, which
were replied to by as many from Bergen Hill
in New Jersey from Staten Island and Brooklyn
Heights.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

Idyor and he Wm.-We cant support
Taylor, say the conscience Wings, without
endorsing the war. The Boston Whig the
organ of the conscience party, urged the nomi-
nation Of Scott. L. Scott any less identified
with the war than Taylor l-Ikmp. Gas.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

Gen. Butler has published his letter Of &C
coptancc of the nomination. Tor the Vice Presl
dency. Vie adopts the cn,Irc Baltimore pl,'
form
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

"A Colorm Delegate. II. Ward,
who is sent as delegate from Courtland coun-
ty, n. Y, to the Buffalo Convention, is color
ed man of the very darkest kind--as the ace
of spades-but is withal, says the True Sun,
very intelligent and respectable person, and
one who will not allow his claims to seat
to be set aside with mpunity.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

Rev. Moses Stuart, Professor of Sacred
Literature in the Theological Seminary at
Andovcr has resigned his office on account OF
protracted i'll health and Rev. B. b. Edwards
has been elected to he office made vacant by
the resignation of Professor Stuart. The
anniversary of the Theological Seminary will
take place the first week in September.
Boston Atlas.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

H. The Connecticut Legislature has passed
law requiring pcdlars 10 procure licenses at
ten dollars a year
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THANKsGivING.-Govc Edwards, of
Missouri has issued proclamation setting
apart the 9Th of November as day ofgcncral
thanksgiving.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

MA SEA serpent, about the size Of a stove
pipe, and the length Of pcice Of rope, has
been discovered up in Vermont. He is to be
cap,urcd as sooe as they can catch him.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

Taylor ia OhO.-There are now only FOUR
Wing papers in Ohio that have not raised the
TayIar dag. They show, however no quarter
TO Gen. Cass.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

GPWc understand that one Of the prvatcs
OF the Ninth Regiment, died on board Of the
laplandcr Tuesday morning
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

RuMoRtD SuicIDE.-It was rumorcd IN
Philadelphia on Saturday, that Richard Penn
>mllh had committed suicide on Friday
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

CooL-The Boston Wing speaks of the
/ Taylor faction Of the Wing party The
genuine, orthodox Wings, of course, are those
Who go for Martin Van Burcn
CErL1nd UcrdM
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

o. The Table Rock House and staircase
a, Niagara, have not been burned. but only the
old building used As a dressing room at the
spiral staircase.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17
The Latest Intelligence.

1he following items are given as the latest
conveyed by telegraph from L. ndon to Liver.
pool, for the dssocisted papers -
LoSDoS, Saturday noon, July 80.
The commander-in-chief is very busily en-
gagged IN issuing orders for the dispatch Of cv-
cry available soldier which can be spared from
all the dcpois, to ireland. 4 large number
was sent of from London last night, and more
are leaving by the several trains to-day. From
the Wecdon barracks several companies are
leaving for the same destination. Before the
close of the week II Is SAID that 80 900 troops
will be- on duty ia that country. More ships
with ordinance, are ordered Immediately To
sail for Cork.
FRAScE.-We are IN possession of our adj
vices from Paris Of yesterday, from which W
CLEAN the following intelligence -
There are at present confined IN the prisons
of Paris, implicated in the insurrcction of June
last, $3.50 human beings. Of whom ssl5 are
men. and rs women. ~ these $50 rst N
~ WON n arc w. aud lad ~ N st'?il.o
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

uJp The President has signed the Oregon
bill, and appointed Gen. Shields of Illinois,
Governor Of the territory, and the appointment
was confirmed, as were also the appointments
Of Judges and Secretaries.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

Tgoors RETURNED IIoME.--The u. 5. steam
transport ship Massachusetts from Vera Cruz,
the lst. inst arrived here yesterday. Captain
w. informs us, that the forts and castle were
given up to the Mexican authorities on the
morning of the lst instant.
The NJ has on board three companies Of the
frs, Regt Us. Artillery, under command OF
IJ. =. Halfway, and the following officers -
Capt b. IL. Hill, Licuts. w. II. Fowler, and
j. J. Wood, Surgeon w. Steiner, together
with 233 non-commssioncd officers, prlvates
and company iollowers.-N Y. Mirror.
ALNRMiNG DErRAvIrY or THE BosToSI-
ANs.-Thc BoHoa Jouua says -Notwih-
standing the Ilerculcan labors which Mr. Par
ker, the prosecuting Attorney for the County
of Suffolk is obliged TO perlonn-cnough for
any two mcu-he finds IT impossible to keep
up with the increase OF business in the crim-
nal courts. The Jail has now more prisoners
m II than were ever there before at any one
time, and it is almost impossible to clear it.
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PirrsBrRe, Aug oth.--Ihe Allegheny fac
I i''y has resumed operations. Nocxcltemcnt
~ rts srrrosld other. fol",cd
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III MoSEY The attention Of our readers
Is called to the advertisement, Of money found,
~ smother pant ot The paper
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Gcral0 of the Vimcs
RHODE. isl ANDER;
NEWPORT.
Thursday Morning, Aug. IL, lS4S.
WIG NOMINATIONS.
For President.
ZACHARY TAYLOR
OF LOUISIANA.
For Vice President.
MILLARD FILLMORE
OF NEW YORK

" In The dark and troubled night ha is upon
us, see no Star aJoue The horizon, promising 9
light 10 guide as, bm he intelligent, patriotic
united Wing Party ofMe United Sates."
DANIEL WEBSTER.
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CoSriRMED.-The Senate has confirmed the
brevet promotion Of General Keaney.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

SUIcIDE.-The wife of Mr.. Daniel Howe, a
respectable farmer in Westminster, Mass.
committed suicide on Thursday morning las,
by hanging herself in her husband barn.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

H. The factories. all round the country q.
are stopping. Large numbers of industrious
people are thus deprived of 4 living, the re-
suit of lUcoiocoism.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

Frc.-The Brick Swamp House, in Warren
X. l., owned by Geo w. Handy, was dcs-
troycdby fire Thursday morning
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III a few Wings " bollcd" on account of
Iaylor not being Wing. VIII they vote for
Van Buren,
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TREAsuRE FouND-Thc y. Y. Journal of
Commerce says 1t was rumorod in that city
that party of fishermen recently discovered a
keg containing $4,000 Spanish dollars on
Barren island.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-17

W John Van Bucn and family have taken
rooms u ne Ocean Iou,r