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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

IIYDRo?UoBM.-The journal DIES Dcha;s
publishes the following letter, dated Often
in Hungary, l5;h instant describing a mel
uncholy case Of hydrophobia Some
days since VI. Joseph de Czcrnccry an oct
ogc1ruion parish priest Of the village of ko-
yarhim was bitten in the hand ty a small
dog which he was accustomed to keep with
him in his study, and the following day the
dog died raging mad. VI. de Czernery
Immediately assembled his parishioners in
the church, and Told them he felt within the
germ of The dreadful maady which might
break out at any moment and under which
hc must necessarily die. He then took
leave Of ms parisholners in the most afiec-
Tomato manner, and repaired to the hospital
of the Brothers of Mercy, at Often, where
he was most kindly received. The second
day following hydrophobia declared itself.
and NJ. de Czerncry expired after twenty
hours of intense suffering. The entire pop
ulatou OF koyachm followed the mortal
remains of the venerable pastor 10 his last
resting place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Chloroform is the perchlorie Of formylo
---'ormylo being, in chemical language, the
hypothetical radical OF iormc 77ia." 80
-" loa know.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04
BY c. L. SHOLES.

Ertraordinary Discorery.-We have
just received letter from n friend. who
went on hunting and fishing party, a
short time since, on the edge of the Gulf,
giving us an account Of an extraordinary
article found in the body of "A shark. killed
durnga visit to the mouth of Grand BAYOU.
1t Is silver teaspoon, of antique pattern,
toIerabIy massive, with armorial bearings
OF two houses engraved on the handle, re-
presented by two shields quartered on a
common field. There are several gold
smiths or silversmith's marks on the han
die, to indicate the purity of the metal. one
of which, lion, is the old London Gold
smiths Hall mark. Altogether, it is the
most interesting article Of plate that has
fallen into our hands for many day. 1t
is evidently relic of some arslocralic
house.--N o. Times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

IIGHr FROM ELrcrRIc1ry.-Mr. Static
is occurring in England on his new mode
Of Lighting by electricity. The Literary
Philosophical Society Of Sutherland gave a
public soirte last November, at which his
mode of lighting was the principal altrlc-
ton. The Newcastle Guardian says:
The light, which was of astonishing
brilIiancy and beauty, placed under an
air tight glass vase. When the gass was
turned down it sufficiently lighted the spa
cious building, and bore the closest resm-
bIAnce to the great orb Of day Of any light
which we ever Witnessed. The electric
hJht was next exhibited in a vessel Of wa
ter with equal success. Mr.. S. stated it
was the cheapest rs we'll as the best for all
practical purposes; and the marvellous in
ycn'jon was hailed with rapturous plau-
dts"
Its expense is Says the Tri5unc) not
one twentieth of the price now paid for
gas, and he has taken on, a second patent for
the invention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Eve take the following extracts from letter
Of =" an occasional correspondent of the New York
Evening Post. under date of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Mr.. President with these impressions cannot
approve ofthc policy recommended by tie Exccu-
tive, nor can |, with my present views support it.
The question IS now, what shall lie done! 1t is a
great and difficult question, and is becoming daily
more and more difficult. What is to be done -
Sir that question ought not 10 be for TO ass, c
|, Who have used every effort in my power to pre-
vent this war, and after its commencement have
done everything in my power to diminish the evil
10 the smallest possible amount But will not
shrink from any responsibility wlcthcrit property
belongs 70 me or not
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12
CHAPTER III.

-"lti is the hour when love
Shoots up the eye like morning on the east,
Milking amends for the long northern night
Tacy passed ere either knew the other loved
The poor girl walked from her dream
of happiness, "a dream where new
thoughts and new lights were continually
opening before her to fnd her guide
aud teacher gone. So occupied had she
hitherto been in the strange surprise of
her minds first awakening, that she had
hardly thought OF him, except gratefully,
as an instrument Of delight Certainly
there was nothing III their first meeting
10 awaken love, and since that time she
had been TOO busy TO dream it. His un-
accountable departure showed her that
these delights hau always been associated
with him, aud were incomplete without
his presenre. Yet the pride native to
her bosom was untamed, and his abrupt,
insulting desertion prevented her from
making any manifestation of sorrow.-
She returned to her books and old haunts
aga,n, somewhat sadder perhaps, but with
the same enthusiasm ms before.
Nearly two years passed aud she still
remained unmarried, Tune had fully
developed her mind aud could James
Charlton have seen her now IN her intel
llgent beauty, he would have sorely re-
pehted bis self-hanlshneut Old MaXl
was furious a, first, but soon settled his
mlnd by rejecting that, after all, a lawyer
was not the best suited To his taste
Besides, he had lately selected new son
in-I.v, whom he vainly sought TO com
mend to his daughters favor. This was
young hunter. just returned from an
.sxpeduion to the far Western trapping
grounds, who had won The old man >
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Old ConneeticM true as &eei.--The land
of steady habits adheres firmly to the true faith.
The Wing cause is onward every where. The
Hartford Couran,, speaking Of the town elec-
TORS, says :" So far, as we expected, the
Wings have signally trumphed. There has
been decided gain in many towns, in some Of
them most unexpected. When we get all our
returns, we doubt not that Connecticut will
arrange herself boldly on the Wing side Of the
line." The Courant gives list Of forty towns
which the Wings have carried, to twenty-nine
Iocofoco, and adds :-Connectic has six
elect toral votes for Zachary Taylor! Our
Wing friends have no cause to doubt, OF to
despond.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

DESTRUCTIVE { oNFLAGRATIoN AT WARE
A correspondent at Ware informs us that a
fire broke out about midnight, Tuesday night,
in the large three story building on Main street,
in that village known as the "Arade." 1t
originated in the room occupied by ]. p. Gale,
as shoe store, and, after burning that build
ing, extended East to that occupied by S. F.
Pepper, as book store, and VIM. S. Braken-
ridge as druggist, and thence TO the store of
Newborn & Brother and to the furniture
store of VIM. De Vital of which were
consumed. The fire was here stopped.
Most of the goods in all the buildings were
saved in damaged state.
Our correspondent says the largest part Of
the loss will fall on insurance companies,
through some Of the occupants of the buildings
consumed were entirely uninsured. Spring
field Repub., Oct. s.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

The Taiue of Government Patronage TO
Scicaec.-Professor Agassiz said, very truly
in an address which he delivered recently in
Philadelphia
Men ofscence should rely more upon their own
energies and exertions than upon government
patronage, which was not really worth the
time consumed in employing it. Science has
always been neglected by governments in Eu-
rope, and how could we expect different state
of things here, IL men would succeed in mat
ters of sence they should work obscure from
the world. lie thought that all the govern
men,s in the world would not in one year de-
veope as much science as one humble individ-
ual, though his lot be in garret.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Clearing a,say the Fragments. Gov
ernment order there is to be a sale of two
steamboats,, seven propelors and schooner
all belonging to the quarter-master's depart
ment, on the 9Th of November, at New Or
leans. The steamboats, are the Gen. Butler
and Gen. Hamer; the propellors, the Nc
Kim, Eudora, Washington, Secretary Marcy,
Col. Stanton, ]. r. Thompson and James
Gage the schooner is named the Pioneer
The sale will also include several small pro-
pellors and schooncrs, not named in the adver-
tisement.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Wholesale Poisoning. Nearly the entire
company of the Lowell City Guards, were poi
soned by drinking coffee, night before last,
while at muster, in Litlleton. The coffee was
made in vessel with copper bottom, and had
stood in it for several hours, and the acid OF
the coffee, no doubt, attacked the copper and
poisoned the whole. 1t was partaken of BY
most of the company through the evening,
and during the night every one who had par
taxed of it, was more or less sick-some
of them violently. The surgeon and assistan,
surgeon were fortunately there, and attended
to their relief with much success. They are
all recovering now. The number poisoned
was over forty. Three of the company, who
did not drink of the coffee, were not affected
with any of the symptoms, under which the
others suffered This case should be warn
ing to all, not to use any copper vessel in cook
/ ng-LorcH Courier.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Georgia E2ection---1'he Congressional
election in this State has resulted in the elec-
ton of Democrats and Wings, (same as
last Congress, being no gain as previously re-
ported,) viz Mcssrs. Cobb, Haralson, Hack
ct and Wellborn, Democrats and Messrs.
King, Stephens, Owen and Toombs, Wings.
Wellborn's majority, 500.
Florida Election-The Wings, it is report
ed, have elected their Governor and majority
Of the members of the Legislature.
We learn from the Providence Journal that
Harris Smith, who has been surrendered up to
the authorities of New York, to take his trial
for forgery, was examined on Saturday, before
the Mayor of New York, and committed for
trial. The Mayor has fixed his bail at $500.
His trial will come off in a few weeks. His
counsel are Messrs. Hazard of Providence and
Warner Of New York.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12
NOTICE.

The first year Of our connection with the
Herald of the Times, expired on the 5th of
August. Those indebted will find their bills
made out by applying at the office.
Subscribers who take their papers by mail
and are indebted for year, will oblige us by
forwarding a years subscription, as the post
Office law does not allow US to send our bills
by mail free of postage.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

IJ@ Hon. Robert G. Winthrop, Speaker Of
the House of Representatives, intimates in
correspondence with some Of his friends, who
invited him to public dinner, that he shall re-
tire from public life at the close of his present
Congressional term. This determination, if
carried into effect, will be the cause of great
regret in all sections of the Union
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

~ Gen. TayIor's last letter has given un-
bounded satisfaction throughout all the Eastern
and Northern States. None are dissatisfied
with it but the Old Hunkers, who see nothing
in it but death to their own prospects, and in
evitable defeat to Gen. Cass. Father Richie
squrms tremendously under it, and is resort
ing to all the ingenuity of half century's ex-
perience in political profigacy, to distort its
language and pervert its meaning.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Departure Of M,suonoieS-Rcv VIM.
NJ. Jones and wife sailed Oh Saturday, in the
brig liayti, Capt. Cults, for the mission at
llayti, under the auspices of the Baptist Free
Mission Society, Miss Elizabeth Howard, oi
Owego, accompanied them, her destination be-
ing Port-au-Prncc. Rev. Mr.. Cushman
and wife sailed aleso in the Hayti, for Hay,i,
as missionaries Of the Evangelical Society. ],
is expected that early this week the Bowditch
will sail from Boston for India, having fourteen
missionaries, including females, on board
and the Valparaiso for China with seven
Rev. Henry V. Rankin, from Newark, will 90
out in the latter N. y ADJ.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

An,erican Rule in Merico.-We sec by a
notice in tho New Orleans papers that Captain
George w. White Of that city, is authorized
by tho Mexican Government to raise a regi-
ment of 10000 mon, to 60 to the city Of Mex.
ico, to act asa guard in sustaining the present
Governmsnt
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

III The failure at Providence is not SO dis
astrous as was stated a few days since. Tho
liabilities Of the house in question are now sta
ted at $l3l 900, and the assets, by which is
meant the cost of mills and machinery, $780,.
900.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

DEATH OF CAPT. WEEDEN.-We regret to
announce that Capt VIM. +. Weeden, of the
Bark Huma, son of Mr.. VIM. Weeden of this
town, died at sea, on the 18th ult., of fever,
on the passage of the bark Huma from New
Orleans to New York Capt. Weeden was
single man, and is the second Of the family
that has been lost at sea.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

~ We learn from the Auburn Advertiser,
that the colored Democracy Of Cortland coun-
ty, have nominated for the Assembly the Rev.
Samuel II. Ward, colored man Of fine tai
ents and respectable character. 1t is ques-
tion with the Advertiser whether the Van Bu-
rem free soilers will adopt Mr.. Ward, as their
candidate, or reject him on account Of his col
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

The Sugar Crop.-The Planters Banner,
La, says -" Several of the New Orleans pa
pers, in their yearly statement, published on
the Is. inst, form very incorrect estimate of
the growing crop of sugar, and predict large
crop, while the fact is notorious throughout the
State, that the crop will be less by one third
than that of the last year.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Rhode Island Far.--The annual Fair of
the Rhode Island Society was held at Paw
tuxet on Wednesday. The weather was very
unpropitious, and Of course, the display could
not be large-bu, the Providence Journal says,
the stock was Of an excellent quality, and the
attendance good. The mex, annual meeting is
To- ne held IN Providence.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

From Ne,o Orleans.-A despatch received
from New Orleans informs us that violent
gale had been experienced on the Mexican
coast, and that Brazos Island was submerged.
The U. S. schooner Captain Page, was lost
at Brazos, and the schooner Home also lost on
the Padee Island.
Capt Prentiss, Of the U. S. Firs, Artillery,
died on the 23d ult. of Yellow Fevcr-place
not mentioned, but probably at Brazos.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Fight Nth the Cdmonches.-Thc Cherokee
Advocate of the llth ult., notices reports
which were prevalent at Fort Gibson, of the
destruction of part of company II, United
States Dragons, which left Fort Gibson a
short time previous for Santa Fe. The Off
GERS attached to this command were It, Buff
ford and 1t. Sackett. Nothing authentic has
been received.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

SHOCKING ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE. A young
married Irish woman, about 90 years of age,
named Mary Ann Cline, living in Adams
block, was attacked last night with deiiriun,
tremnS-and early this moring cut her throat
with razor, scvering the windppe, and in
nic,ing an awful but not fatal cash. DIR. San
born was called in and sewed up the wound ;
but the maddened victim Of in,emperance tore
open the wound fire sroa times, before she
could be secured in manner to prevent her
doing herself further injury. She is now do
ing as well as the severity Of the case could
admit .-LO,reH Courier Oct. 8.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

| No ENJoYMENTs FROM ILLGoTTES WEALTH.
If man is a fool to expect wealth by dis
honest means, he is a still greater fool if he
expects that wealth so acquired will afford
him any enjoyment. Enjoyment did say
Is it possible that in such case, any man can
expect enjoyment What enjoyment for
you-you who have attained wealth by false
hood-hy decep,ion-by extortion-by op-
pression-you expect enjoyment Listen
listen TO the hearty denuncations of all honest
men to the awful imprecations Of those you
have injured to the reproaches of your fami-
ly, whose name you have dishonored to the
accusations that conscience whose voice you
have stifed, and to the wra,hful thunder of
that heaven whose laws you have outraged
Listen to these-these are the enjoyacnts that
will attend your ill-gotten wealth :-lle tha,
getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave
them in the midst Of his days: and his end
shall be as fool.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Thanksgiving. Gov. johnson, Of Pennsyl-
vana has issued his proclamation appointing
Thursday, the 23d Of November, 10 be observ-
ed as a day of thanksgiving throughout that
State.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Dr We are indebted tn kinsley's Exprcss
for papers, through the politeucss Of Mr.. wa.
WALES.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

III Gov. Briggs Of Massachusetts,, has ap-
pointed Thursday, the 3oth Of November, to
be observed as day OF Thanksgiving, &c.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

a NEw TRAGEDY. Loves Martyr by
Lieut.. Mayne Reid, is abou, 20 be PRODUCED a,
tho Walnut stree, Theatre, Phiadclplia.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

The sentence Of Ann Campbell, convicted
of arson by the Supreme Court, at Providence,
has been postponed until next term.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

Costly Speech Mr. Bcmon's late speech
81 columns Of the National lntelligen-
Ger aud Union. BY a late regulation Of the
Senate, matter Of this kind is paid for out of
the Treasury, al the rate Of g. so per column.
This makes ihe COS, Of Bcr,ons .rccch exceed
eiSnn - E,,bDl1pS Wbr
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

From Tie Neio London Chronicle.
TIE LATE GEN. BURBECK.

Died October end, lSiS, Gen. Henry Bur
beck, aged 94. Geueral Burbeck was born in
Boston, June 9th, 1854. Much Of the early
part of his life was spent in Castle William,
now Fort Independence, in Boston harbor. his
father being an officer Of The ordnance depart
ment in the service Of Great Britain. lie had
just attained his majority when the war o. in
dependence broke out His father promptly
took part in the popular cause and entered in
to the service Of the country. He also joined
the American army and his first commission,
as lieutenant In a company OF which his IA
thcr had command, is dated at Cambridge, 10Th
Of May, 1915, and signed by Gen. Joseph
Warren. This commission ranks among the
earliest in the American service. lie received
the commission of captain in regiment Of
artillery Of the Massachusetts line, 18th Sep
tember, l777, and continued in that regiment
and line till the close of the war,
| la the tolls and suffering of the revolution
General Durbeck bore a full share. In ITS
he was with the army at Cambridge, Mass.
in l776 he was employed in the vicinity of
New York till the evacuation of the city in
September, and in l777 he joined the army in
Pennsylvania urder Gen. Washington, and
participated in the bloody conflicts OF Brandy
wine and Germantown, aud in the terrible de-
privations and sufferings of the Winter at Val
ly Forge. The following year he shared the
perils of the memorable retreat through New
Jersey, and was present at the battle Of Mon
mouth. lie continued in active service until
the close Of the war in 1888, and when the
army was disbanded, he returned to private
life with the brevet rank of major.
Three years subsequently he again entered
the service Of his country, with the rank of
captain, and was for several years actively en-
gagged in the Indian wars along the Western
frontier, under General Anthony Wayne
his death has left Gen. Solomon Van Rens-
seaer, the only surviving officer of Wayne's
army. Four years he had the command of
Fort Mackinaw, then a solitary post almost
entirely cut off from communication with the
civilized world. In the war with Great Brit
ain, which commenced in 1912, he command
ed at New Yo.k, Newport, New London and
Greenbush, with the rank ofbrigadicr general;
and on the declaration of peace in 1915, retr-
ed from public service to spend the evening Of
his days in the tranquility of domestic life
having spent 3S years almost necessarily in
active military service. 1t was at that time
that he fixed his abode in this city, Of which
he continued resident ill his death.
Gen. Burbeck was one of the original men,
bers Of the society of Cincinnati, and was the
last survivor Of those whose names were first
subscribed to the articles of association. At
the time of his decease he was president Of the
Cincinnati of Massachusetts,.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

FIRE.-1he satinet mill in Nasonville. Bur
ryille, owned by Moses Taft and Samuel
Scott, was entirely destroyed with It's con-
tents. few nights since. The loss is about
$4,000. and there is an insurance to the amount
$1,000 on the mill and $500 on the machinery
The fire Is supposed to have caugh, from the
picker - Wo0Hsockd Patriot.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

SlSGuLAR SuIcIDE.-Thc Saratoga RepuJ-
Hcda of the 29th ult. says: A woman named
Lois p. Smith, a mincr by trade, who occu-
pied shop and tenement on Broadway, rear
~ opposite the Presbyterian Church of this
village, hung herself in her bedroom on the
Goth inst. She was discovered on "Wednesday
morning suspended by sheet thrown over the
top OF the door. An inquisition was held over
the body by w. A. Mundell, ESQ., and the
Jury found that she killed herself in fit of
mental arrangement. No particular cause is
assigned for this rash act. She was always
regarded as a singular, eccentric, weak minded
woman, and no doubt had been partially insane
for years. IN the room was found a dead
kitten, aud on a chair she left the following
note, which shows that she was in a fit of
mental arrangement at the time of committing
the deed. 80 dear bury my poor little
kitten with me, as il is to me as an angel from
above. o, grant me my wishes. Bury me
IN my back yard until the time expires that
have paid for the house. Lay my little angel
by my right side on my right arm. DO not
deny my wishes
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

A FAMILY OF MrRpERERs. On Skunk
River, Jasper County, Iowa, old lIamln and
his two sons, recently murdered Nicely. a
boarderjn their family, and burned his BODY 10
ashes in the night. Their object was 500,
which Nicely possessed. The rnnans have
all been arrested, and one Of the sons has
turned States evidence.