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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

0, Hhiskey! thou art a Depa.-It 10 ru-
mored, says the Sheboygan Mercury, that
while tho steamer Phenix was lying at Man.
itowsc, the same night that she was burned,
a number Of the hands, among whom was
the engineer and several Of the fremen, VI ont
ashore drinking and carousing to such de-
gree, as to be ordered to leave the bsr.room
of the public house in that place. Il is aldo
stated by the survivors that when the bost
EFF Manitowac, the fremen were intoxicated.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

II FREAKS OF MEXICAN BULL.-Ir
an interesting letter to the Philadelphi
North American, dated at Puebla, 5tt
August, we find The following humorou
account Of an impromptu "bull fight :"
\ About week since Gener ais Scot
! Twiggs and Shields, with an escor; o
dragons, ,and the Cd and 7lh infantry
made an excursion to the site of the
ancient Aztec city, and | joined il. A.
bout two miles from Puebla laughable
incident occurred, though it well nigh
ended in tragedy, The infantry were
ascending an easy slope, when two
Mexlcans came along with powerful
bull, which one Of them held by lasso
over the goad. The animal became
restive as the soldiers passed, and finally
breaking away from those who held him
charged the left flank, carrying a soldier
through the ranks on his horns, and
landing him in The mud on the opposite
side OF the road. The two men finally
got hold Of the lasso again, and were
getting him along very well, when -four
OF US civilians came along on horses.
Then he began to plunge and paw the
ground, and one Of the Mexicans who
got in front Of the beast to beat him still
was tossed clear over the bulls back
The iDiuriated creature then pitched
into the Other! and throwing him in
about two feet OF mud and water, gored
and duckod him for several seconds
All the horsemen rode up and succeed
ed in driving The animal from his prey
when he turned and put after us, more
furious than ever. As we had no arms,
and did not choose TO have our horses
ruined, there was some pretty "tall walk
ing" for short distance. The animal
ran down the column till near the head
ofthe seventh Regiment, and then charg-
ed again, making pretty wide breach
IN the ranks. After satisfying himself
that the 7lh was "no where" when he
was about, he made rush on the Cd. 1
The boys had time to fix their bayoneis,
however, and met our friend so cooIy,
that after receiving five or six bayonet
wounds he hauled off and gave up the
battle. In few moments | saw him
lassOed by horseman and pulled along
10 wa'ds the city, bleeding profusely
and looking quite crest fallen He had
evide ntly been deceived in his frs,
charge, and seeing no bayoneis probably
lid not reckon on finding any on the
second splurge. But he can (if the
butchers have not killed him, which
strongly suspect console himself with
he fact that he made more CONSERVATION
'mong two regiments OF U. S. Infantry
hau thousand two legged Mexicans
could have done,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

FThe Washington correspondent of
the New York Express says that Jefler-
son Davis has been appointed regent of
the Smithsonian Institute, in place Of
Lewis Cass, resigned.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

AFFAIRS OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN
BRLLtGERENrs.-The London Chroni-
Gle makes the gratifying announcements
that "ihs French and English Govern
ment have at length come TO an agree
ment which will, we trust, pu, an emo Ia
the unsatisfactory state Of affairs between
Buenos Ayres and Monte Video. The
disposition shown by the French Govern
ment during the communications which
have led to this result. affords the best
ground for believing that this question
will be soon finally and satisfactorily ar
ranged"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

1We were yesterday indebted to
MIR. William Price for a New York Her
aid of Monday, several hours in advance
of the mail. The paper was brought by
the soop VigiIant.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

~Major John p. Gaines, a Repro
sentative in Congress from the State Of
Kentucky, and lately attached TO tho
Army in Mexico, arrived in Washington
Oh Tuesday, the 4th inst.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

BREAK-wATER AT Block IsLAND.--In
the House Of Representatives. Monday,
January 3d,-on motion ofMr. Thurston,
RESOLVED, That the Committee on
Commerce be instructed to inquire into
the expediency Of building break-water
on Block Island, in the State of Rhode
Island, and that they report by bill or
Otherwise.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

0FMr. Tasis,ro, Mr.. Buchanan's late
special messenger to Mexico, returned
to Washington in company with Generals
Shields and Quitman.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13
From MexicO--iffairs at Puebla
PUEBLA, Dec. 4, l847.

Generals Patterson aud Gushing, ar
rived here day b efore yesterday with
large train and about $500 men. Sine,
then the city has been all excitement ant
hustle. The command moves on toda,
for Mexico, reinforced by near 2OO(
men from this place. The Indiana, 4tt
Ohio, a portion Of the 9th Ohio regi.
ment, and a company lof Louisiana ca.
valry only remain here. Gen. Butler is
expected in few days with large
force from the United States. Mr.. Trisi
is hourly expected here on his way
home
Gen. Twiggs arrived at Vera Cruz on
the 22d, when salute was fired from the
Castle. He was to assume command
on the 26th inst Col. Bankhead was to
leave Immediately for the city Of Mexi-
CO, to join Gen. Scott. Col. Wilson,
late Governor Of Vera Cruz, was to
leave on the 26th instant, in the U. S.
ship Germantown, for the North.
A correspondent. Of the Tribune, writ
ing from Puebla, mentions a rumor lat
Alvarez, with an army Of l5,O 900 Mexi.
can troops, was within few days march
Of that place.
The Mexican troops, with whom Gen.
Lane had skirmish at Matamoras, were
under the command of Gen. Rea. The
Mexicans were defeated with the loss of
100 men. Gen. Lane captured two piec-
es Of artillery, and released number of
American prisoners. On the part of the
Americans, the loss was confined to 1t.
Ridgely and one man. Matamoras is a.
bout thirty miles from Puebla.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

ALMOST FIRE.-The Cotton Mill ir
this town, owned by Mr.. John Williams,
had narrow escape from fire on Thurs
day evening. A spark Of fire from a
lamp, fell among some cotton waste
which was instantly set in blaze, and
was with difficulty extinguished The
fire again burst out in bale of cotton
in the night, but was discovered and put
out
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

@ The sloop Morning Star, that
broke her fasts from Long Wharf Sum
day, and was anchored by a man from
the shore, drnged her anchor at night,
and drifted ashore near the ship yard.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

.Nw 7fckeis.-Gen. Qui,msn for Presi-
dent and Gen. Pierce for Wee President, 10
q ticket mentioned by some papers N tho
South Also. Gen. Houston for President
and Captain Ryndcrs for Vice President.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

The Esperance, French vessel, laden
with a cargo valued at 100000 francs
was entirely destroyed by fire at Celte.-
One of the crew had tapped a cask of
brandy with lighted candle in his hand.
The brandy flew out and came in con.
tact with the candle the result was the
destruction Of both vessel aud cargo.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

Cold Water for Burns.-Mr. Seth Hunt
OF Northampton, gives the following state.
men, of the success Of treating with cold wa
ter severe burn and scald in his family -
Cold water was applied by immersion.
ill the pain ceased the water being chang
ed as often as it became warm The part
was then kept swathed with wet bsndages
dry wooen ONE enveloping them, until the
wound was healed. The healing was rapid,
and effected without leaving a scar. The
instant relief which the cold woter gave from
the excruciatiug pain was highly gratifying"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

MiLLEY AGAIN.-Gcorge MIllcr.of Boston
was arfaIgned IN presentmen, by The Grand
Jury again on Saturday last-further charges
being made against him, for forging or pass.
ing notes signed by Mr. Dunlap, 10 the
amount or S29,500. lie was required 10
give bail IN the sum Of $4,000 additional.
which he dad promprly--his whole bonds
now amounting to 100000. Mr. Miller IN.
sIs's that no courts investigation. and dec.
lares that he ls innocent, and that It will
hereafter be- made to appear.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

The spicicst paper we have seen for a
long time, is the General Advertiser,
published at Providence by c. Dyer. Jr.,
s. G.. S. Jones. The paper is given away,
the publishers depending upon advertising
for support.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

The New York Conrer & Enquirer says
that a meeting will be held on The 22d of
February q, The Park, if the day is pleasant.
otherwise at the Tabernacle, to nominsts
General Taylor for the Presidency.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

@ Another express man has been
arrested at St. AIbsns, VI, for attempt
ing TO smpggle letters from Canada to
Boston.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

CATHoLIcs.-We understand that tho
Roman Catholics have recently erected
School house on Spring street, and
that a School was TO be opened there
Monday for the benefit Of children
belonging TO that denomination in this
town.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

OHIo,-John d. Weller has been nomi
Mated by the Democrats, 80 candidate for the
Gubcrnstorlal chair Of tho State oI Ohio.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

n Ntw LtNE or OPERATioNs 1t is re-
ported that Gen. shields, who 10 now IN the
United States, has applied for the command
ni an expedition 10 open route between
lampicO aud Sau LUIS Potos'.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

- - -- - -
N The ARMy.-Ihe enormous increase
Of TN the debate OIL the Ten Regi-
ment bill introduced by Mr.. CAss,-Mr.
CRITrENDEN, Of Kentucky, made some
startling estimates of the amount Of the
military force, which the existing laws,
and those proposed by the administration
would call out
"There were, Mr.. c. said, $4,000
troops now in the army, and means Of in
creasing this number $4,000 at least; in
addition to which 1000 men were now
called for. There was authority now to
send &C. $40 men, and it was proposed to
swell this force to 10000 men. If the
regiments in New Mexico and California
were counted, the force would be between
ninety and one hundred thousand This
was alarming; and another alarming fact
was, that every soldier raised cost the
government $1,000 each. Ten regiments
would cost, all told, ten millions Of dol
lars, He could not conceive that so ma
ny soldiers were necessary, but, if they
were necessary, he was willing to vote for
them"
Mr. CALHOUN, among other things,
said The Secretary of War had stated
that an army of 10000 men was all that
was necessary to conquer The whole of
Mexico, and ye, an attempt was making
to multiply the force between ninety and
one hundred thousand. Mr.. Calhoun
again spoke Of war and its evils-one of
the very worst Of which was that it was
capable supporting itself by the enthu-
sasm to which it gave rise, and especial
ly when volunteers we're called out. He
spoke too Of the patronage incident TO
war, and regarded it as real calamity
"Mr. CAss spoke very briefly several
times in favor of the 10000 regulars and
the 10000 volunteers proposed by the
bill. lie wished to produce upon the
Mexicans the moral effect of great force
of men,"
MASSACHUSETTS LEGIsLATURE.--InI
the Senate Friday, the committee, TO
whom were referred the returns Of votes
for Governor aud Lieut.. Governor, re-
ported that returns had been received
from every town in the State, and tha.
they were all made according to law
except that from East Bridgewater,
which was not sealed, and it was there
fore rejected.
The votes for Governor and Lieuten-
ant Governor were as follows
Governor Lieut.. Governor,
No. OF votes. I05,44s No. OF Yotea. I0s, ,osa
Necessary choice 52,722 Necessary TO choice
J. N. Briggs. 53,742 John Reed 53,937
:. Gushing. 3s,395 II. w. Cushman. 1855
J. Z. SewalI. 9,l93 J NJ. Brewster. 9,0s0
All Others. R34 All Others. s5l
George N. Briggs and John Reed
we're accordingly declared elected Co.
,ernor and Lieut.. Governor for the cur
rent political year. h
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13
@The Boston Courier, in some remark

| GFThe Boston Courier, in some remark.
upon the Presidency, says:
| There is one man. who. if he vil, may
take the field by acclamstion in all the free
States. That man is DANIEL WEBsrER,-
i is in his power to unite the Wings Of the
North and West, if he but arm himself with
|" his own thunder" (the Wilmot Proviso)
and brush away the flies that buz about him
from the regions Of slavery. 1t is no, too
late for him to do this and it would cause
thousands Of anxious eyes to sparkle with
rapture. and thousands Of. desponding hearts
to leap for joy. lie can loose nothing Of
fame or influence by making the experiment
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

NeW Ierriories-The Committee on ter.
rtores will, doubtless, propose four new ter
ritorial governments within our present linn
its, viz Nebraska, west Of Missouri 4; Itaiku
north Of Wisconsin Minnesota, west Of the
same and another territory running up to
the extreme north western boundary.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

The MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURES
met in Boston, on Wednesday, the 9th
Hon. Zeno Scudder Of Barnstable, was
chosen President OF the Senate and
Charles Calhoun Clerk. +. B. Grown
ingshield Of Boston, was chosen Speaker
on the third ballot, and Geo. w. Story
Clerk, of the House.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-13

George N. Briggs and John Reed
were accordingly declared elected Co.
vernon and Lieut.. Governor for the cur.
rent political year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-11

LYNNE's MUSIC al LLkUsTnAilONs AND
my, roemon Brooklyn Thursday Evening Janu. 10
-1HE CsMPEAr, with tn. whole Of Purcell aud Arnes
Music. Vocalss eneaged-Nss M L. Leach Miss DE Luce
Nh Arthunon and MIS- L. Lesch with an efficient chorus
Conduct r, Mr. Geo Lodsr In the OF the evening"
Messr Arthur ard Leach will sing the celebrated duct
Love and War" Tickets 30 Doors open at65s-to
commence "a. o'elock.
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General TAYLOR.
Mr.. EnIToR Z.

Nlk EDlTOR;-
As il is more than probable that meeting Of
the friends and admirers of old Rough and
!hasady VIII be holden on the 22d proxirno, and
that he will then and there be nominated tie
peoples candidate for the Presidency, allow
me TO suggest, that as there s as much, if not
more, need of municipal reform, as there lie of
national reform, that that meeting embrace Il
REFORM in the city government; and that it re-
sow sow. TO cmancipate it from the trammcls of
party ana party politicians, and put it into the
hands OF men who will manage it for the benefit
OF the whole, instead OF what It has been, for the
beneht OF this or that party and their adherents
1t there arc any objections to a combination of
the two, let meeting be called for the express
purpose OF making reforms in our CITY council.
in order to have q reformation in all the depart.
ments which require it, and these are neither
few nor small, and reduction of our taxes will
follow. / would propose another meeting 10 in
quirf into the character, standing, conduct, &C.
&c, OF banks, in order to protect ourselves from
beng swlnded, as we have been, by The owners
and managers of some of them, and that this
Injecting appoint an intelligent, efficient COM
soSfee, to make ,he investigation and report to a
sndlequent meeting. M.
Ina
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Miscellaneous.

The population Of Columbus Ohio. is aso4, OF which
number 007 colored The aggregate numoer mas
increased 1000 within the past year
Ns said that In the Chicago hospital ether has been
successfully employed the treatment Of intermittent
fever.
Tbsmsynetic telegraph will 1t IL expected be "
comnlsts VOL King order between Washington City sud
Columbia = C, on or about the 10th inst
The Hudson river Ia again closed ct Albany
Gen Hubbard (sieuh Der Of The last iic1ss Z q" o.
lean, eouhty1 siipp,d dosn Ia State street, Al "a
the TN inst. and broke his arm.
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and proaes furnished the members Of the Board for

and profes furnished the members Of the Board for
their Adopted.
Wa hington's Birth Doy-Ths Grand Lodge Of Free
Masons having been favored with the honor Of laying
the corner stone Of the proposed monument to the
memory Of Washington, propose to give grand ms
sonic ball the evening Of the 22d OF February next
being the 06th anniversary of Wsshington birth day
Invitation to attend the same, accepted.
Lease Of F,rrt,s-Resouton that no lease Of public
ferries DO granted by the corporation unless
the shall have been advertised aud put at pub
lie auction and In which the highest bidder shall
be entitled to the same, provided security be given
Board OF Assistant ALpERMEN-Lynus W. Stevens,
Esq President in the chair.
Street CleGning-A COZ munication was received
from the Comptroller, stating that the expenses for
cleaning the streets had greatly augmented and that for
November and December last presented striking diff
ference when compared with the months Of November
aud December, 1916, as follows -
November leao, .S34eS %
december, o,2oo 90
$s77s 90
November, ls47,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO 1858 %
December, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1895 "a
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Being increase of expenses Of than 60 per cent
The Comptroller concluded, by recommending the ap-
pointment Of committee to inquire into, and report
upon plan for reducing the same Adopted.
Yesfry Street Pir-Report In favor Of extending the
pier the foot Of Vestry street. 300 feet and appropra
ting 900 to defray the expenses thereof Adopted
After concurripg with the B GARD Of Aldermen in tho
adoption Of sunday resolutions the Board adjourned
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precision OF high respect aud consideration from the
people OF Pennsylvania and embrace the earliest mo
ment to acknowledge my appreciation OF tue hgh
homer thus bestowed upon by their nomination me
Tor the Prestdency"-thus accepting their nomination
and deyolvng upon this committee the duty OF acting
according 10 the purposes Of their appointment
And Whereas the friends OF Gen Taylor, In different
sections OF the commonwealth have expr~ssed their de-
sire to have STAGE meeting at Harrisburg, on the
memorable 22d of February next being the auoiver-
Of the birth Of Washington and also of the glorious
battle of Bueps Vista" aud have in some counties
selected the delegates to attend such mestipgThere
fore
Resolved, That this committee approve of the pro-
oeediDgs OF the people thus had In relation to State
meeting at Harrisburg the 22d Of February next;
for the purpose Of select ting e coral ticket
vding for Its selection ut future period And they
recommend to the citizens Of the several counties In
Pennsylvania who in favor Of placing General Tay
or In the Presidential chair in TO send such number
Of delegates to such meeting az they may think proper
may be convenient
Resolved. That representing as We know We do, the
views and feelings Of large majority Of all parties We
hereby tender to Gen Zachary Taylor the warmest
hospitality Of citizens and invite him to Walt Harris
burg at such time may suit his convenience to do so
-Hdrrts5nrg (Pa) Argus JAMS
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RANvAaD,ss MAMMOTH PANoREiAM4A OF THE

RANVARD'S MAMMOTH PANORAMA OF THE
Mississippi River painted three miles of canvass exh
btinr Of country 2ue miles lie length extending om
the mouth OF the Missopn river to the city of New Orleans
and reaching degrees OF latitude, being the largest
painting in The world ut the Panorama Building
broadway adjoining Nibos Garden Open every evening,
l-uuaay sxccptef Admission 50 cents children hall
The Penoramt will commencs moving O'clock precisely
oclk Seats secured from 10 a. NJ. till l2P NJ. i,
CoNyERr HALL. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Angus
~ Ia has the honor the Inhabitants OF New
ark and vicinity, ths will give thrcekB pert
Monday evening January 10 1919 whsn
vii! be PEI med the grsod ballet of ATHALIE Or THE
SWISS GIRL with 81 the original dances lr first Act
Mrs els; Pas do Deur M'lie Augusta sad Ms Freds.
nek In Aca second -Tyolicnne. by miss Wells; Comic
Polka by Mile. Augusta and M. Frederick. composed by
MILE :rsns;a Iebe followed by III, following pvsrtie-
NJ. frederick To conclude with In Cassine, by Mile.
Augusta Doors open at T. performance commence
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TIE HALL OF NOVELTY. corner OF Centre ard
IA Pearl streetg--TABLEAUX WANTS, or the Living
Model Artists. Male and Female evening" style
superior any offered this CITY Also the Virginia
Mnst els Misses West nd Cordelin with Mr. Samson
Come Singer, and the Pearl Bell ringers w. H. Coeuans
Banjo Solos Admission shilling Doors 6;t
rHfT
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"A SiOk PLACE Or kA--Wednesday, Jan. 70, whl be
Apresened,the opera ofLUCREZIA BORGIA-Lucrezia,
naro. ST. s. Beocaet ussir sga Lietli So. thet first
S'f orenzo Biondi; Viieozz Sr q. Piemontesi Rus-
chello SIR N. Persist Liveroto, sigra Selma Boulad;
Petucc Sr francesca Gubcnau Boxes parqaet and bal
cony. amphithentr ceGts
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~ The TABERNACLE, on Tuesday Evening, Jan 1lth,
BY ne sTEYEn MAkkIoCHE Muslcal Company, consist
INK Of 10 performers Programme I'll Vorwarts March,
Moii. 3: Talis%an Wsltzsr lame, INTRODUCTION to
6. Kinge ausder Heimurh s,eyiian Landlr, J. Gungl
The Nightly Review. Grand Pot Pourri. lby ieqsso
Title Overture William Tell, Rossni Austriant Ju
biisnt Waltz Strauss 10 Maapan Bsjaderen' Galor
Lanner Tickets so censDoon open at Gk. performance
7k O'Clock precisely. Bersmant Morning
Salute by particular request will be gwen en- Thursday