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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17
WHOLE NO. 9e6.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.

In General Assembly, May Session, 1919.
AN ACI IN addition to the several acts re-
2 laiina to Public Schools.
p as enacted By The General ASseDqbly as fol-
. iows
The act entitled " an acl in addition 10 an
act lifting to public schools " passed at the
January session Of the General Assembly. A.
d. 1919, shall be construed TO extend TO all
cases where school districts had agreed by
concurrent vote TO establish a secondary
school before the passage of said act, in aa
full and ample manner as tn secondary dis
tricts formed after It's passage and all pro-
ceedings had in conformity to said act by any
secondary district so formed, are hereby con.
!irmed. True ,opy-witness
CHRISTOPHER T.. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.
AN ACT authorizing Justices of tho Peace
Of 'he town Of Exeter to publish and Join
persons in marriage.
IL rs enacted 6y The General Assembly as fol-
iops
Justices of the Peace of the town of Exe-
ter are hereby authorized to publish and joir'
persons in marriage.
True copy-witness
CHRISTOPHER Z. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.
AN ACT relating to the Narragans tt
Guards.
IL is enacted by Me General assembly as Jol-
bws:
The election OF officers made by said COM
'any on the fourth Monday Of April, shall be
'alid and eflectuaI in the same manner as if
made on the first Monday, required by their
harter. True copy-witness
CHRISTOPHER L. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

Plus-Sinco 1850 all the revolutions in
France have taken place under Popcs Of the
n me of Plus. Louis XVI was dethroned under
Plus VI the Directory was overturned under
Plus "; Napoleon fell under Plus VII
Charles " under Plus VIII; AID Louis
Philippe under Plus TX
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

Henry O'Reilly is about connecting
st. Louis with the Nashville and South.
.ern telegraph lines, by wires through
Cairo, and Carlysle, I'll.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

!YCovlngton (Ky-) has voted by 292
to 10, to subscribe 100000 to the pro-
posed Covington and Lexington railroad.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

The entire fall Of snow in Iowa during
the past winter, according to a record
kept in Dubuque, was equal to depth
of five feet one inch and a half.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

Jacob z. Taylor, clerk TO the board ofcom-
nssioners, kensington, committed suicide by
shooting himself in Philadelphia on Friday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

Henry G A taspers, late a lieutenant il
the American army, committed suicide las
week at 81, Louis
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

James Ballou, OF Waterford, Mass, com
mitted suicide by cutting his throa, on the 81
inst.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

The Siamese Twins, with their wives and
children. arc exhibiting at Richmond.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

Charles +. Hoffman, Esq, has recovered
from his recent illness, and is at present on a
visit to Washington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

STEAMBOAT EXPLosIoN The telegraph
announces that the steamer Louisiana col.
iapsed the fue Of her boiler on Sunday after
noon, when of Ashiabula, Ohio, killing i'm
mediatcly three fremer, and severely scald-
ing two others. On, passenger was also Sc
yerely .caldcd
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

The Cholera was committing considerable
ravage al st. Louis, at the latest dates
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

Twenty thousand immigrants arrived at the
port of New York last week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

A man committed suicide, last week, in
Greenwood Cemetery; he certainly selected
a very appropriate place for this rash act.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

u-P Hon. Joel Jones, President of Girard
College, has rendered his resignation, to take
effect on the lst of June, at which time an
election will be held to supply the vacancy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

NAvAL.-At Hong Kong, Feb 26,h, u.
5. brig Dolphin. Sailed from Hong Kong
Feb. 18th, u s sloop Of war Preblc, for
Japan AtWhampoa, Feb. Goth, u. $
,loop of war Plymouth.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

PITrsBuRo, May Owe have 10 feet Of
water in the channel, and the water falling
One hundred coal boats lef, ioi ,hellower mar
kct, 10 d,v
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-17

uPLieut A. T. Burnside left hero ycstcr-
day morning for Santa Fc, where he has Doc
ordered to Join hrs company.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
LANCASTER INrELL,aENCER.


+. wsHutter, Esq, has retired from this
papet Sor the purpose Of connecting himself
with Tie printing and book establishment
ofthe Lutheran Observer, paper of extern
sive circulation, published at Baltimore by
the Lutheran Church.
The IntelAgencer has probably never
been 50 well conducted, as it has been du-
ring the past eighteen months, under the
charge of Mr.. Hutter. Although an ar
dent and jealous democrat, he did not deem
it advisable or in good taste to gil his whole
paper with ultra political matter. Mr..
Hutter has the tact as we'll as the talent to
make the Lutheran Observer an interesting,
as well as useful paper, which, in candor
we must say, is not generally the character
of our religious newspapers. 1t requires
something more than talent and learning to
edit paper properly. We trust that
Friend Huiter may realise his fondest hopes
in his new position. Geo. Sanderson, ESQ.,,
formerly of the Carlisle Volunteer succeed,
Mr.. Hutter. PA .-,..r
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11

'sOur Councils had the streets and alleys Of
our Borough, strewn with quick lime on
Thursday last. This is right and will impose
no expense upon the Borough; for the en-.
hanced value of the street manure will make
the operation good speculation. We hope
il will be repeated" .i et
U- The above is from the West Chester
Record. If the suggestion of friend Evans
the editor, who is something Of farmer, is
correct, our Borough cannot loose anything
in distributing the SIX hundred bushels of
lime appropriated by the councils for that
purpose some time since. Inquiries have
been frequently made when the lime is to
be distributed. Insome towns, we believe,
the authorities distribute lime at every
door at certain periods, to be used by the
citizens in various ways for cleansing and
purifying their respective premises. 'sas
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
INSULT TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AT
ROME.

An affair took place on the 9th, which may
perhaps cause some difficulty between the
French and our own Government You must
know that our Consul, as well as the Eng.
iish Consul, has been very actively engaged
IN giving passports to the poor devils who
have been compromised by the course of
events. There was crowd of these people
before the house of our Consul when picquet
o! French sodiery passed, for some reason or
other, probably fiom some injurious words
from some in the crowd, the soldiers immedi.
atsly turned, and entered the house of the
Consul, and took two men prisoners. Mr..
Freeman, our Consul for Acona, happened
10 be in the house, and he protested again.,
this violation of our aag-for the American
flag was floating before the house. No no.
iice was taken of this protest by the subai-
tern commanding the picquet Freeman i'm.
mediately proceeded to Oudinot, who express
sed himself very much annoyed at the acts
of his soldiers. In the evening Cass wrote,
on the complaint Of Freeman, to Oudinot, de-
manding an apology for the insult. The an
swer has no, yet arrived. In the meantime
ur flags have been taken in from the houses
the Consul and Charge and If an ample
,ey is not made, Cass, viii leave immedi'
o stand affairs at present.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

On Thursday morning, about 81 O'Clock,
the early train from New York for Philadel-
phia, ran off the track about two miles this
side Of Princeton, N. j., in consequence of the
switch having been displaced, causing a
most terrible disaster. The locomotive, ten.
der, baggage car, and the forward passenger
cars, were thrown into the Delaware and Ra-
ri,an canal on the bank on which the road
runs for some distance, the former being lit.
orally crushed together. The cars were
crowded with passengers, and as the forward
passenger car run upon those before it, the
car next TO it was raised up by the concus-
sion, tearing away the roof, and sweeping
the seats and passengers into dense mass,
killing two persons instantly, and seriously
injuring some twenty others. VIM. ConoveI
Of Trenton, carpenter in the employ Of the
company, was instantly killed, as also Ger
man whose name was unknown. Captain
Shippen, the agent Of the company, was Sc.
riously injured and his life is despaired Of
The following list Of the persons injured has
been furnished us, many Of them having
either their arms or legs broken -
James Holingsworih and his wife, Sarah
Ann, Matthias North, Eliza Bryan, Charles
Malsbury, VIM. Milkburne, Martin Merrill
or Merritt, Mrs. Mary Lindsay, Eliza Hand
Barbara House and child, Mary Ann Garri.
son, of Philadelphia, Thos. Glassup, of Frank.
ford, Pa. Simon Griswold, of New York,
Patrick McPorril Of Williamsburg, l.. l., w
r. Waters, of Pottsville, Penn'a.
These are all the particulars Of the disas.
asler we have been able 10 collect. The in
jured were taken 10 the depot near Prince.
ton, where every possible attention was paid
to them. The company offer reward Of
$1,000 for the arrest and conviction Of the
person who removed the switch from its pro.
per position. Daily News.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
HOW TO CONDUCT A NEWSPAPER.

In 1888, Dr. Rush wrote letter 10 Mr..
Brown, the editor of the Federal Union Civ.
ing him directions how to conduct news
paper IN such a manner as TO make it limo.
cent, useful and entertaining. The paper is
very interesting one, and may be read with
instruction at the present day.
4. Never suffer your paper to be a vehicle
of private scandal or Of personal disputes
Il the faults Of public officers are exposed,
let it be done with decency. No man has a
righ, to attack the vices or follies OF pri.
vate citizens, in newspaper. Should you,
under false idea Of preserving the liberty Of
the press, lay open the secrets Of families and
thereby wound female honor and deicacy,
81 hope our Legislature (,his is the language
Of DR.. Rush--Ed.) will repeal The law that
relates to assault and battery, and that the
liberty Of the bludgeon will be as sacred and
universal in Pennsylvania as your liberty Of
the press"
S. Never publish an article in your paper
that yon would not wish your wife or daugh.
Ter if You have auyr should read or un'
derstand.
6. The less you publish about yourself, the
better. What have your readers to do with
the neglects or insults that are offered to you
by your fellow.citizensl II a printer offends
you, attack him in your paper, because he
can defend himself with The same weapons
with which you wound him. Type against
type is fair play. DR.. Rush enlarges upon
this, and then says; 'lf you had been in
twenty Bunker's Hill battles, instead of one,
and had fought forty duels into the bargain,
and were afterwards to revenge an affront,
upon man who was not printer, in a
newspaper, would no, believe that you pos.
sessed particle of true courage"
9. Let the advancement Of agriculture,
manufacturers, and commerce, be the prin.
cipal objects Of your paper. A receip, to
destroy the insects that feed upon turnips, or
to preven, The rot in sheep, will be more use.
full, in America, than all the inventions for
destroying the human species, which 50 often
fill the columns Of European newspapers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
wrLMER. TINES on HUNGARY.

The European Times, after long silence,
has come out at last boldly in favor Of the
cause Of Hungary, expressing the hope tha,
the MagyaIs will achieve their independence
and take an honorable stand among the free
na,ions'o Europe. The Times says:
"Wilhout attempting description Of the
strategic operations Of the con,ending armies,
which, indeed, from the imperfect informa.
ton which reaches us from the seat Of war,
is next to impossible, it seems ev,den, that
the Austrians and Russians are gaining pos.
session of the plains Of The Danube and the
Thesis, the Hungarians having up 10 this
time avoided anything like serious resis-
tance. A battle has been fought near Co.
morn, and Haynau, the Austrian commander.
in-chief, claims the victory; but it was evil
IDENTIFY quite an indecisive action. In short,
The great battle which is TO decide the pre-
sent fate of Hungary has yet TO be fought.
In the meantime Count Teleki has reached
London, with the object Of procuring the re-
cogniion of the independence of Hungary by
the English Government. The bal, offered
is one peculiarly tempting 10 our Liverpool
and Manchester tastes. We are offered the
free trade, under most liberal tariff, of "a
millions Of customers, all agriculturists, who
are incapable Of manufacturing for their own
wants, and who only seek to be disenihralled
from Austrian despotism, and the threatened
yoke Of Russia, TO form the closest political
and commercial relations with ourselves and
the other free States Of the world. Happy
indeed would it be for Europe if 30 desirable
an object was attainabe. A body of Qua.
keIs have petitioned the House OF Commons
to procure the independence Of Hungary, by
any means except by the sword. Our peace
friends are well aware, however, that the
Independence Of any country has never been
achieved BY any mode sxcep, "by the
sword" Unless, therefore, we are prepared
to declare war against Russia in her hour Of
need, in fact convulse all Europe, we are
compelled to look on calmly, as strict neu.
trail power, earnestly hoping that cons.iiu.
tional freedom will prevail over the combined
efforts Of Austria and Russia, and that the
brave men Of Hungary will succeed in the
glorious struggle in which they are em-
barked"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
Galifprnia Mems.
sxrRAvAoANcEs IN CALIFORNIA.

The following is an extract from 4 San
Francisco letter which appeared m Inst
weeks Nsw York Recorder:
"There is no law, no order, no govern.
ment. Every man has sufficient means to
crafty the worst passions Of his nature and
speed his way to death. An ins,aucs will
illustrate multitude Of such influences, On
the day Of our arrival a man paid sloo fot
ten bottles Of champagne, y,he usual price, J
and $50 for large armed chair, in which he
seated himself in front Of a house, drank and
swore, and sang and drank, till FIVE bottles
were emp,ied, and then broke the remaining
five upon the ground, his chair against the
house, walked of in all the glory of his lib
eTty. --
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
EDITORS TABLE,
Business Notices.

GopErs LADY's Book, AND THE ANERIcAS.-
Those of our readers who would like TO subscribe
for this elegant monthly periodical, can now do SO
at very small cost. The Lady's Book is pub.
lished at $50 per annum, but as an induccment
which we are enabled TO hold out by means of an
arrangement with the publishers, we will furnish
the Lady's Book and the Sunbury american, one
year for $3.50 cash in advance, to those who may
wish to subscribe.
P Vas CorRr's CouSrEnrIIr DErkcroR
TO those of our citizens who want good detec
tor, we would recommend Van Courts as the mos,
convenient and well arranged.
ED' HotpEs's MAGAZINE. The August nnm
Der contains much entertaining and useful matter
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11

U- A terrible accident occurred on the
Rail Road from Philadelphia to New York
on Thursday the I'd inst. Near Princeton,
the locomotive, tender and baggage car, and
forward passenger cars, filled with passen-
gers were thrown off the track into the
Delaware and Raritan canal, crushing the
cars, killing two passengers and severely
injuring about twenty others. Among the
injured persons is VIM. R. Waters, formerly
ofSnydertown in this county, who we un-
derstand, has lost both his legs below the
knees.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
COMMUNICATIONS.

My DEAR MR. MAssER As there is bu.
one way to bring an eminent and capable
citizens before the public, must ask the
privilege of your columns for that purpose.
wish 10 introduce 10 his long tried, and adj.
miring friends, Captain JOSIAH CHAPMAN,
Of the Northumberland Militia, as an aspi.
rant TO the lucrative and honorable post of
Assembly man.-Capt. Chapman's services
in the field-hs wisdom in council, and his
numerous virtues in private life are so well
known and appreciated, that present eulogy
is superfuous. 4iIN n.d aya.. ..ref h
Nevertheless for the advantage Of those,
who, may never have enjoyed the honor of
the Captains personal acquaintance, would
respectfully refer them to Col. Thomas Sny.
der, As living witness of the former to wit:
his valor and military prowess, s,-Many, no
doubt, will readily call 10 mind, the memora.
BILE battalion-day Of is45, when the Nor.
thnmberland Militia, melted by an ambitious
and reckless adven,urer, hight A-sl-y, broke
out inopen revolt. disobeyed orders-ran from
one side Of the field to the othsr,-whooped
and yelled like political stump.orators, and
swore they would ca. the Colonel and horse
too, if he did no, ride outof their way. The
forces from Shamokin were about TO leave the
field in confusion and alarm. The Colonel
Notwithstanding, his great abilities and cool
courage was unequal to the crisis,-discipline
was at an end-Rsbellion at its height. The
vdst Militia System pas tOttsring to It's (ounda-
tions Blu, all vas not yet lost. Capt. Chapman
raised his sword in token that he would speak,
and opened his mouth, "Boys, cant you behave %
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
A pH,.ApELrHIAN IN CALIFORNIA.

A letter from gentleman formerly of this
city, who is at present in California, is pub
lished in the North American. He states
how he employs his time, and how he is paid
for it. .slar
'flf you have to pay high for what you get,
you also charge high for what you do. Until
my goods arrive and business offers to me,
am at work with my pen, translatng Spanish
invoices, making entries at the Custom
House, &c., drawing maps, Sc, and have re.
ceived as high as sl2o per day for my labor;
$50, 60 and $50 are common, and if don't
make $50 10 $40, | consider il bad days
work, and get lou spirited. drew a bond,
one page long, the other day, and the man
gave me $50 of his own option. 1t cost me
ten minutes to do it. draw maps in day,
for which get four ounces, and have more
orders than can fulfil for want of drawing
paper. would give an ounce sheet for
large size. Labor OF every description is
high. Mellus, Howard & Co.'s cartman,
gets $4,000 year, his board and lodging
Jackknife carpenters receive Sl2 10 Sl6,
shi prghis $50. Sailors 500 to 5000 per
month pilot on the river $500 month ;
lumber sells for $3.50 per W. drinks 25
cents (ro,.gut) and if you can get breakfas,
or dinner for less than ST SO, you have go,
small stomach, for mine will contain three
such meals very easily. Now as to the su.
ture.
Gold is plentiful, but no one can say how
long it will last; appearances indicate many
years; but appearances are decei,ful, and it
may be so far exhausted BY the large mum.
bers emigrating hi,her, as to cease to be
very profitable digging it.
So soon as this occurs. heaps of folks will
vamos-many TO Oregon, many home, and
many to South America, Sandwich Islands,
Mexico &C., whence they came. 1t is not
an agricultural country, though good gra-
zing one. Its mining wealth, exclusive Of
gold, is great. Quicksilver, silver, iron, coal,
abound; but Oregon to far surpasses it-ac.
cording to the numbers from there here, dig
ging, who, so soon as they get pile, go
buck-that it can't compete with it, should
the gold stop short off, which the Lord for.
bid.
You would be amused, as ice old settlers
are, when a steamer or vessel with many
passengers arrives, TO see them come ashore,
some dressed up fine, and expecting to do
great things before night-but they conclude
before sundown they HAVE done great things,
if successful in their search of bed AT
present we are in the midst Of political ex.
citement--,he peoples party and the Cover
nor's (old Riley.l As the old General has
made Notary Public and Commissioner of
Elections Of me, Of course am not one Of
the people, and expect to get licked yet
but then it pays.
Altogether we have lively times, and the
place somewhat grows OIL acquaintance. II
it were not for the horrid cold winds, it
would be pleasant enough
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11

Mn, EpiroR ALLOW us to recommend
through your valuable paper, Major WIN. L.
DEWART, Of Sunbury, as a candidate for
the next Legislature. |, has been the custom
Of late years by the Democratic party Of this
county 10 choose their Representative alter.
na,ely from either side Of the river; and as the
Forks have had the member for the last 2
years, it now belongs 10 the lo.eer end And
in fact it Is ceded by them TO this side. We
know OF no man who we would more cheer.
fully recommend 10 the Democratic portion
of this county .han MIR. Dewar,; he is man
Of pure democratic principles; he has always
ba,,led in the good catise, and we are sure
that he would attend to the interest of his
constituents, and 20 in for the great principle
OF "ioing the greatest good for the greatest
number" There are many principles OF great
interest now agltatins the public, and we
want man of strong mind to represent, hs,
one whose own interests nor those OF any
clique or faction would control him; and such
a one we find in the Major. By publishing
this you will confer favor on many.
,-.. DEMOCRATS OF JACKSON
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-11
Col. Benton has written to his personal
friends that he has the greatest confidence in
his success in Missouri before the people.
AN ACT

Submitting to the people of Union and North.
cumberland counties, to rote by ballot for and
against the erection Of poor houses in said
counties 7H
WHEREAS, 1t has been represented to the
Legislature, that the citizens of Union and
Northumberland counties, are desirous of
knowing the sentiments Of the people ex.
pressed at the ballot box, in order 10 ascer.
tain whether a majority Of said citizens are
in favor OF erecting county poor house, in
each of said counties, and if so, that they
may thereafter apply for the passage OF law
If deemed eXpedient, to carry ou, the will
and wishes OF the people thus expressed
therefore,
SEC. /. Be it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives., &C., That the quail.
fed voters of the several districts of Union
and Northumberland counties, shall be per-
mitted to vote at the ensuing general cleo
tion, for and against the erection Of county
poor house, in and for said counties respec.
lively. ,.. ...I
SEC. 1t shall be the duty of the officers
holding the general election at the time and
places provided BY law, to receive from eve-
ry person qualified to vote, written or prin-
ted ticket containing the words, "for a poor
house," or the words ''against poor house,
and after the polls shall be closed, add up
the votes thus polled. and make re,ttrn there
Of in like manner as that for county commits
sioners; the sheriff of said counties shall give
notice thereof TO the qualified electors OF said
counties, as is provided for in the election of
members Of the general assembly.
WIS., +. PACKER,
Speaker Of the II. Of Rep.
GEORGE DARsIE,
Speaker Of the Senate.
AppkoAEp-T The 5ih of April, 2s49.
WIN. f. JOHNSTON.