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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.

W great pnTtety, SNch as
BROWN and BLEACH TABLE CLOTHS,
Fine Damask Linen do. Napkins
BLEACH and BROWN SHEETINGS, from
two TO three yards wide; Pillow Case Cottons,
BED BLANKETS of all sizes and prices,
Furniture Checks Furniture Calicoes
Domestic Paids, Towel Diaper and CrasE il
short every thing in this line of Goods at whole
sale prices
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
Latest from CarrOll!!
CONS UM pTlON

n S a disease which IL carrying It's victims 10 the
II tomb by thousands, without being arrested IN
its progress by The medicines in at the present
time. But "a brighter day is coming, aud has come
--as TO successful arrest this disease. DIR. RU
GERS LlVERWORT AND TAR, not only
gives immediate relief in the most distressing
COUGHS AND COLDS. but from the lestimo.
ny Of such lnen as Dr.. WIN. Richards, Hon.
Judge Wm. Burke, POSTMASTER of Cincinnati loI
twenty years) d. II. Cox, (Iale Prof. in Cincin
matt Medical College, il is still making truly re.
maTkabe CURES OF CONSUMPTION! Il
men Of such high Standing will vouch Tor its VlR
TUES, it must DC at least all it is represented to
be. Improvements IN the Treatment OF disease.
are eonwaId, aud nothing can anes its spirit in the
present age. Those who are afflicted with Dis
eased Lungs, should read the following statement
Of Ms. Eggert
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
Notice,

Notice.
NNHE Receivers of the LANCASTER OHIO
Il B A N K, having contracted with JACOB
GREENE, to redeem the Notes and Bills of said
Bank remaining in circulation-the same will be
redeemed by said GREENE, at the Drug Store of
George kaufman, Main street, Lancaster, Ohio,
as the same shall be presented at that place.
II. H. HUNTER,
JOSEPH STUKEY,
Receivers OF Lancaster Ohio Bank.
Lancaster Ohio. Feb. g. l847. ~
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
GROCERIES Of ali KINDS.

Cedar Churns and Tubs, Wooden Buckets,
Salt. &c. &c. sc.
E5- Come every body and look through our
MAMMOTM PILES of Goods. We are always
On hand and ready to prove to you, what is AN I'M
deniable fact, that we have more Goods. better
assortnents and sell at lower rates than any other
establishment in Lancaster. OF these facts you
can convince yourselves by calling at our OLD
STAND and examining our stock.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
staple and Fancy Dry Goods

which are all of this Falls importation and conse.
quently Of the newest styles and latest patterns.
We have on hand and ready for exhibition one of
the LARGEST & MOST ELEGANTLY assorted
Stock Of LADIES' DRESS GOODS ever opened
in Lancaster, and promise to sell them under the
old motto which is "more goods for dollar than
any body else" Our Stock OF Ladies' Dress Trim
mings embraces general variety of PRINCES,
GlMPS, CORDS. TASSELS, BUTTONS, &c,
including all late patterns, many OF which are very
desirable from the fact that they are 'aHthe ra ge'
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18

~ SsSa "a W ~ " ~ W 4s% - j
This department Of our Stock was never better
as no pains or trouble was spared in getting up
and selecting this kind OF Goods and we believe
we have IA better Stock OF German and French
Fancy Goods, Yankee Notions, and all small
Wares generally, than any other house in town.
OUR STOCK OF STAPLE DRY GOODS
Is unusually large and prices never known so low
before: when we are done opening we shall have
over 1000 pieces of PRINTED CALICOES, rang
ing in prices from to l6 cents yard, nearly all
OF which are the new styles Of small figures dots,
sprigs, stripes and plaids.
The best NINEPENNY CALICOES we have
ever had. pretty Goods and perfectly fast colors
100 pieces Of Orange aud Blue Prints, which
are the best and most durable Goods at their price
in the market.
200 pieces of plain, plaid and striped ALPAC-
CAS-, orull colors and qualities from 20to so cents,
SILK WARP ALPACCAS, rery cheap
ABYSINIAN CLOTHS, in every color and
style, new article in the market, and is unequal.
ed in richness Of appearance by any goods out
0pieces DARK FANCY GlNGHAMS.
10 do Oil colorcd do
APRON CHECKS, all prices.
90 Bales BROWN MUSLlNS the best IN town.
Bleached Muslins, Bleached e. Brown DrilIings
Bleached, Brown and Cod Canton Flannels
10 bales TICKING, superior quality. We have
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
FALL u WINTER GOODS,

and another large arrival is expected in day or
two, which, when received will make their as
sortment complete for the season in every de-
partment. All persons coming to this town to
buy Goods are invited to call and look through
their extensive and beautifully assorted Stock Of
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
BROAD CLOTHS,

721 pieces of Blue Black. Brown. Olive, Clarct,
Oxford mix'd, Invisible Green, Steel mixed and
Blue Cloths, OF all qualities and prices. Call and
examine,
gnol Stnck and hnndsnme ynriety of
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
I9O pieces SalIinetS,

of all sorts, colors, kinds, qualities and prices.
40 pieces KENTUCKY JEANS, Gold mixed
Blue, Black Cadet and Brown from twenty to
fifty cents yard.
lOpeces Sleeps Grey Fuled Cloths, a very
heavy Goods Tor Winter pants.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18

lO bales Ticking ana Oery cheap
$500 pieces Of CALICOES,
Cheaper than eUer known before.
so do Cashmeres Mousline de LANES and other
fancy Goods for LADIES' Dresses and Cloaks
so do Ginghams new style, and 0ery desirable
A large and beautiful variety Of s U NJ NJ + R
SHAWLS. Ofall sizes and at very low prices
40 pieces Apron Checks, Linen and Cotton Ia
BILE Cloths Cotton aud silk Handkerchief
Dress Silks; Black, colored and fgd Hosiery
Gloves and Mitts Of all kinds
Cambricks, Jacconets and every thing in the
Dry Goods line to make our assortment full and
complete, among which will be found fine vari-
ETY. of ROUGH and READY Goods
We have also constantly on hand, large stock
of BOOTS aud SHOES
Fur, Silk, Leghorn, Palm Leaf and Straw Hats
SPANISH SOLE LEATHER, Cotton Yarn
Carpet Chain and Coverlid Warp
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
81 a ST WT GNM o INGo

A large lot. which are new fashionable styles
and Uery cheap, Bonnet Borders, Bonnet Caps
aud Bonnet Glmps OF all kinds.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
10 DKAY LOADS OF
BOOYS AND SHOES


now unloading, Thick Boots several qualities,
FINE CALF and MOROCCO BOOTS,
Kip and Brogan SHOES, Lndies' Lace BOOTS
CATERS, WALKING SHOES and Slippers
Boys Thick Boots, Thick Kip and Cali Shoes
Misses Boots and Walking Shoes
Gentlemens', Ladies' and Misses India Rubber
Shoes.
.9PS.
Fur. Plain and trim'd Cloth, Oil Cloth, Plush
&C.. Beuna Vista, Navy aud General Taylor styles,
Children and Infants Funcy Cops.
A general assOrtWent Of
= EARDWARE, SEINA,
GLASS AND QUEENsW ARE,
Our STOCK of GROCERIES is large and
good quality All kinds Of DYE STUFFS con-
stantly on hand.
On Hand Also,
large lot of Cotton Yarn, Coverlet Warp, Car
pet Chain aud Caudlewicking, Finally every thing
in the FOREIGN aud DOMESTIC, STAPLE and
FANCY DRY GOODS LINE, all of which is to be
sold very cheap and all we ask is an opportunity
to prove by showing Goods and telling prices.
Cash on Hand,
For Wheat, Rye. Oats and Corn.
WANTED,
| All kinds Of trade in exchange for Goods.
WISE g. HILLARD.
Lancaster, October 7, l847. %
1
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
g A = SIM T. IL Il =

Plain, Black, Blue Black, also Barred, Striped and
Ribb'd.
vESTINGS from ninepence pattern to four
dollars, consisting of all kinds, Satin, Plain, FL
cured and Bard, Cashmere Vestings of every
price, Silk Velvet and Valencia do
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
= M AW " =
Bonnet Ribbons,

OF every kind, quality and size can be bought
us at greatly reduced prices.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
Al unusual large and splendid lotto
CHINTZES, PRINTS Il DELAINES

An UNUSUAL large and splendid lot
CHINTZES, PRINTS Il DELAINES
at all prices, including Linens, Lawns, Thread,
Cotton and Silk Laces Edgings aud lnserings,
Silk Bullion, Sheat Head aud Mohalr Frnges
Jet aud Silk Buttons, assorted
Cords, Tussels, Merno and other Hosiery
GLOVES, Linen aud Silk handkerchief
Swiss and other Muslin
Worked aud Tambored Chemezetts and Collars
White Goods ofnll kinds and supply of Butter
lly and other IIuir, Dress aud Shell Side Combs
ShaWIs:
The most beautiful "a s. 1914 Broche, Cashmere
figured and printed Cashmere. Net, Embd
Cashmere, French plaid Il striped worsted and
woollen ShdUis, ever brought 10 this country
Ribbons:
large supply for Winter use, including figured
and the most delicaely wrought VEL VET.
Also, FLOWERS to suit.
shoes:
A fine supply of Ladies' aud Misses Pulkas, Laces
Buskins, Ties and Slippers; Ladies aud Misses
Rubber Buskins aud Over.Shoes
Also, on hond, fall supply Of GROCERIES,,
consisting in part of
Teas, COfTees, Wines, Liquors, Spices, 60.
NJ a. 4n
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18

Together with a great variety of other Hard
ware, all of which will positively sell as lop for
CASH, as any other house, west ofthe mountains
can sell them, Come and see for yourselves
p. BOPE.
Lancaster, june 4th l847. Aft
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18

End Door East Of Ike "SOam Hotel,"
also we'll stocked with great variety of CT FIlNA
and q SS.WAR r T., including supply of
Fowing Blue; also, with general assortment Of
LGOKING-G ES.
The Stock OF Goods referred to- was laid IN
with the greatest care, il most full aud complete,
and will cover every demand--to all which the
public attention is requested.
Wanted.
All kinds Of Produce, for which Cash or Goods
in exchange will be given.
7. U, WHITE.
Lancaster, October 90. l847, 25
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
NEW ROOM AND NEW GOODS
MORE GOOD NEWS
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.
HARDWARE CHEAPER THAN EVER.

Just received and now opening, in the EAST
ROoM or MIR r. NJ AINswoRTH's BLOCK oPPo.
SITE THE TALLMADeE HOUSE, from Pittsburg,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, large
and general assortment OF English, German and
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-02-18
PLAIN FACTS
AND NO CANNON.

WTOULD most respectfully inform the peo-
w pie of Fairfield and adjoining Counties,
that they have this day commenced receiving
their STOCK of
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06
WIg4LEEsS.

Arr NJ New Brlt,rd >pril 2, ship Abm ". iIowlnnd
Walker. Coa,I Kuni,chukn, Via Srnuwrn l>ind- nnd
Prrnnn,ilir". wuh I2b bbls SPIN 3i7b du VIII oil, I"
Ahm %. IiowIn,d shipped home her bone 10y The
EruIus at New York.
upd nn board the 4 II Rowland, Aug Il. 1916
Wm u Palmer. 81 Wrsiport Mn, 2d, '. killed Il, ~
whale Snmurl SirniInn 81 Norihfrli, aud Manuel, "
un,i>e - Cape lie Vrrds-thr -rcoud nnies arm was
broken nj The Inr Lust oYrrbnnri Nov !. ~.
LANES 10 Inl;ord. oi New NUtk hes trends ~ phIln
,rIrI,It Passenger. from Honolulu Rev. " & Fnrhe-
lid, md I children J.; Mrs aud Miss D'hbr, ard
childrrn. aud un-irr Emerson all al the >m"ricHn
I,uTd .,I Missions nlsr. Nr. -, lnie 2d mate at
,hip Nm Penn al Frn"uth The 4 " " has Hl-"
~ ho.rd ~ irons L., u,rn orhnnn, .ehi home b> the
Amrt Icnn , "nsul.
Arr ~ New Bric,rd Nnrrh 2q,h shin Arnol.la
t,nin tn Pacific Dr-Hn, rnicah,n,no. Jun I. wiih
l5iu hhi, .p oil - jus Arrnld
Ar y, stoiingion. Marrh %, -hip Mercury. Fendl.
t,r y " i"n,,, with goo bhis wh t5 do sp oil, aud
2 100 lbs bone.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06
NEW YO2eEl MARKET.
Y. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER OrFIcE


Tuesday, April i-2 clock Z. NJ.
CoTToS-The market for this staple is very
quiet this morning, and sales are light; buyers
prefer waiting for father adyices before opera
ting.
Flour. &r.--Thcrc is more firmnass in
Flour, this morning, while holders reaza lull
prices. Sales Of 800 barrels Troy AMI Water
fori at So 80 So, SO ii, and $50 do. pure
Gsncsec, at S6,G2 -. For Southern there
is but little inquiry, aud the ten, i,ucy of prices
is downward Rye Flour is dull at S3,62 ~
a S3,s7 l-2. We notice sales of | 100 bushels
Virginia yellow Corn, at So cents in other
descriptions we could hear of no other iransac-
,ions. The quotations are for Southern white
lnd Jersey yellow SO sic, cni New Or .ais
{, a - l-2c.
Oats are in good demand ~ i3 al To- Riv-
pr. and 81 40 cents for Jersey
We notice sIlcs of 90 bb.s. Beans, flip qual.
.lty. 81 ,06 IL per bush u.
FRuIr-Sales to the trade of 3 n 100 boxes
wet aud dry raisins at 81 10 81 so; 7,OOC
lbs. (old) dried Apples at 4 cts.
FlsH-1he demand of Yesterday continues.
aud sales of $50 barrels Halifax No. Ma T.
crtl were made at So, and 600 quinials lIak,
at $2,2j S2.37 l-2. Dry Cod is quiet a,
- go l-2 a 1918.
MoLAssEs-1hcrc is a fair business dort
a, 10 zoe. for Cardenas. and 20 ~ for Por
to Rico and New Orleans.
OILs-IIlve mt with still further dcclin
in prices and English Lns ed can now b
bought at 80 5Sc., and American do at o,
o G0c.
Paovi uoNs The market is very unsrirlc,
for Pork anl Beef. aud silcs ar, made ai
shade less than tr'v'ous rates. 50 bis. Mss
Pork changed hants at SO. In Beef there
are no sal :, and quotations are nominal at S5
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

Sarah G.. Wilson, wife Of BENZ I. Wilson,
and daughter of the late George Hunt, Of this
town, in the 52d year Of ber age.
: In TYertOn, on tic lelh inst, Of Cancer,
MIR. Benjamin Sherman, aged 40 years. He
has left widow and eight children TO mourn
his loss.
In Seakonk, l7ih inst, Mrs. Sarah Munro,
widow Of the late Jossph Munro, aged 93
years, months and | / days. Pensioner of
the Government.
In Bristol March 90. Abby Ann, daughter
Of Mr.. John III. Gladding, aged year and 81
months.
In this town, yesterday morning, Of con-
sumption, Ann s., Hlie of VIM. X. Coyei,
Esq. in the 47th year of her age.
! In the death Of this NEST estinIable ChIslian
woman, large C rcle Of kindred and acquaint-
ance feel that many holy hopes and memories
mingle with the bitterness of bereavement
Being dead, she yet speaketh to them, as she
spoke, not only with her lips, but by her very
silence, on that last day, when she confessed
her faith and took the bread Of commemoratlon
and the cup of communion with the church,
which was in her house. Ii was a great. sat
isiaction that she was enabled TO manifest her
clear, firm mind, her sober, humble faith.
through her last hours, and to leave to her
friends the assurance that she went home.
resigned and reconcied daughter TO that Fa-
ther who had given her TO drink the cup Of
trial, and meek and lowly disciple Of that
Saviour who had invited her BY his Spirit to
taste the cup of salvation. Peace be with her
gentle and retiring and truthful spirit Open
ing Spring will smile upon lcr grave and the
early birds viii warhlc her requiem, but she
sleeps IN the wel-lounded hore Of that ressur-
reciion which will greet her with the smile Of
better Spring-time, and with the music Of
the garden Of God.
II The friends and relatives are requested to
attend the funeral from the house of Mr.. Co
vel, on Sunday, Immediately after service in
the afternoon.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06
BRIGHTON MARKET.
Thursd6 y, March 30.

@""""' ~ """ co'
At market, 325 Beef Cattle, 25 yokes Work
ing Oxen, 30 Cows and Calves, 1900 Sheep
and Lambs, $50 Swine.
PRicEs .-Betf Cditle-A frw extra 81 100 /:
LIST quality, $3.50 S6,75 2d quality, 1918
a $6,25; Sd quality $500 $3.50.
Working Oren-S70 SEQ.
Cocs and Calces-S2O, $25, $50, $35,
$40, S45, $50.
Shep-S2,25. $500. 50 so, 81 90, 81, so,
S. 90, $6,25; extra S6,75.
Scine-5 6. at wholesale. for Ohio Hogs
New York Hogs l-2 G loc; selected lots
5 So u q 5-S.
Monday, AprH3.
At market, 1875 Beef Cattle, 2l2 Sheep and
800 Swine.
PRIcEs.-Bcef Cdnh--Ist quality 90 so a
81; 2d quality 50 rs, SO 25 Sd quality SIS
"a S. SO.
&e'p-Only one lot in market, and they
were off poor quality, taken 1t 81 IS.
!Srino-At wholesale, s - lee. Sc
lected lots. 8 SIS a q So.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

a SO, and So 50 for country and city Mess
and Prime.
We notice sales Of $50 bbls Lard. fair quail
ity. al 81 cts, and 100 kegs do. at 8
cents.
Sales Of so packages good Western Butter
were made al Gee.
Cheese continues in good request and prime
d iries are held at 3-i 8 lee.
SuGARs-'The market is steady with fair
business doing; some parcels Of New Orleans
wer, sold at 4 5-sc.
SEED--Clover is in good demand at @ 3-i a
cents considerable sales are making at those
figures.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06
March 18th, 1913.

N\N SWORrii * SHAW have received a
IL iuil assortment OF goods al pted 10 til.
ping tfadc, as follows -
Bales Black German Cloths, approved STYLES
do do do cdsslmefes aud Doe
skins Cases blue, black and coOred English
Cloths
do Fancy CasSimcres ofihe latest patterns
do American blue, black ard colored c loi h.
do Mlddiesex wool black CasSimerrs
DO do heavy drab Pilos
do English Ermnet.S, bne MKT and fancy
do SalIn, Barathea X Ga, ,hnefe NeSling>
do Boiled SatinS, SergeS, Silk Veiyets
do Italian 'luthS. silk warp AlpaccaS
do Mole hlparcas; mode plaid do
do A Ear>iou CinghamS, in variety;
do IA Extra, fine check and mourn lng do;
do German and French GlnghamS
do sco,ch DE Lanes blork printing extra,
do Newest styles of American de LANES
do Linen GinghamS ard Luslres;
d. London ChlnlZ Prints:
do German X English lioSiervShalr Hose;
do Ladies' and Gents lisle Thread Clio, es;
do Children's Gloves and Hosiery;
do SpiiaIie'd TWilled iidklS;
do Black Iaian cravajS;
do Al white Linens, approved makes
do CambrirS, Mu.lins and Jaconetis
do Black aud colored Kid Gloves. extra do;
with a large assortment Of brown aud
bleachsd CortonS, Drillin2., D|nims, &c. Also,
Nerrmac and CCeheco Prints, new styles |;
To which they Inviie the attention Of buyers, al
the lowest market prices for cash or approved
paper, AT he coR>ER or MILK AND PEAnI. Sis
Boston, March 1913.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06
lUAHE1AuItS.

In New Bedford, on the 30th of March. by
tn, Rev. NJ. W,ldes. 1t. Charles Hunter, e.
). ~, of this town, to Mary STOCKTON, daugh-
tor uf Wan. r. Roirh, Esl.. of N,w Bedford.
Il ProylJil',. Mwch -, b. Ry. Mr.. Hill.
R,v. Josiah p. Tusiin, P,slor of IN. BInist
chuch. in Warren. To NJ IS Mary Brown,
dluphler o! Isaac Brown, Esl., uf III, iorm r
place.
In Wrrwic'i, MIr'h 90, Mr.. Henry Whit
nan, OF Brunswick, Ohio, TO Mrs. SDsln Al
len. of Warwick.
In Bristol Mirch %, Mr.. Charles +. Sim
mons to Mss Mary A Sladc, all of Bristol
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NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET.
APRIL 3, lS4S.

At market, OH Beef Cattle, $3.50 Southern.
remainder Eastern and New York State,) 500
Sheep and Lambs.
Beef Cai,le--Stock ,rne larger than last
week prices same as last quoted except one
or I've small lots, which brought SO. the ave-
rage being from 81 TO S,25. 200 left over
40 exported to Bermuda.
Sheep and Lambs-Number oh.red very
small, barely enough TO supply the demand.-
Sales at So, SO and $50. Sales live Hogs at
5a5 l-2c.-J. of Com.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

FRANcr.-A letter from Mr.. George Sum
ner now in Paris, published in the Boston Ad-
vertiser, states that the French Republic will
probably adopt constitution similar to that T.,
the United Staies--a President and two Cham.
bers.
S. G.. Goodrich EsI in letter to the Bos-
ton Courier expresses his belief that " ere the
SKY be cleared, still further tcmpes,s nusi
vw:ep over France, as we'll as other nations y
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

Bold RoBBERY.-A man named Briggs,
was knocked down in Prince street, Saturday
evening at eight clock lie was seen TO
take out his pocket book containing about enc
hupdrcd aud fifty dollars, at a stable where he
had hired a horse. lie was followed nv a
rutiiln who Knocked him down with a stone
when they reached Prince street. He called for
help, and the ro5jcr fled. having secured only
i.e dollars from the wounded man. Mr..
Briggs, We believe, belongs to Woonsock st
IL was badly niur ,d-Pror. Jour-
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

APPOINTMENTS &c " ashingion, ArrR2.
Gen. Shields has been appointed Gov ernor
of Tlmpico. lie left in The cars, this ailer-
noon, on his way to Mexco
Col Garland, now in this citv, has been APP
pointed to a command on the Western frontier;
will leave on Monday for NJ ssouri, to take
command of the Sd mil tary department, where
the threatening movements of the Indians re-
1ure energetic measures TO repress their out
breaks.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

The ~ Y. Hera'Ts Correspondent Lnprison-
edin Wa hington.- Washington. March 20
The Senate was in secret session five hours
and committed to prison Mr.. Nugent, one Of
the New York Herald ) correspondents, fol
refusing to tell who furnished a copy Of the
Treaty, &C., for publication in the said Iapcr.
The HU,. Mr.. Black, Of South Carolina
is rapidly declining, AMI is not expected to sur
vive many hours.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

ILLISols.--3y the returns from Southern
Illinois, it is now rendered certain, say the Chi
cage papers, free negroes are prohibited
from coming into that state - or, in other
words, they have adopted the "black laws cf
Ohio. The mJorlty on the Constitution is
from thirty 10 forty thousand. The two !nhl
tax is adopted, which is immense importance to
the credit of Illinois.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06
DEhTH X s.

In this town N;irch 81, John Sullivan, aged
%.
At jamestown on the 25,h ult., Mr.. Wal
ter Watson, (scu .~ II years.
At Caistlll. ". -, 18th inst, Mr.. Sylvcs-
rr Gardner. formerly of South kIngstown,
e. l.. aged o. years.
IN Centre. Cambridge, y. Y. on the 9th
of Fshruary. after lingering illness, which
shc bore with christian patience and resignation,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

A VErrR,s GoaE.-Col. Nicholas Van
Rensselaer, died at his residence in Albany OIL
Wednesday last, aged "a years. lie was
with Montgomery at tho stormlng of Quebec,
was at Ticonderoca, Fort Miller, Fort Ann,
and at Bemis's Heights (in two engagements
at the latter) and was deputcd to convey the
intelligence Of the surrender Of Burgoyne to
Albany.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

The FiRE IN New YoRK.-1'hc loss by
the fire in New York, on Sunday morning,
was 5000, 900, which all falls upon Mr.. ! en-
mis- Holmes. lie was insured for about 500.
600. Whoe number Of persons injured by
the fall Of the building was ID, two Of whom
have since died
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

III We are gratifed to sec that several Of
the owners and occupants Of the stores and
shops on Thames street, are rcpainting the
fronts of the buildings they occupy. 1tnt
only adds greater attractions 10 their places ot
business, but also adds much to the beauty of
the street. Other owners and occupants of
buildings would do well to follow the exam
plcs
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-06

THE CANALs.-A tel1graphlc csmmunica-
,ion from Albany says that efforts will be made
for the resumption Of canal navigation by the
Goth TO the 25,h Of April. but that it will not
probably be accomplished previous to the Isl,
of May.