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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04
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+ oS-Wc had the pleasure last Friday after
noon Of witnessing Mr.. Bennet's exhibition OF
The uses of his Selfinna,ing Life Ploserver
I Cylinders and Life Jackets These valuable
r,icles are very simple apd neat, and may be
placed ia ,he most compact form when not in
use mar may easily carry enc of them IN
his hat or pocket. The Life Preserver is
made of Iad'a Rubber he ends are brass
plates, upon viii, arc Two springs, and by
placing The fingers on these, and extending
the arms, the Preserver is instantly inflated
and can then be placed around the body and
fastened and the who'e operation hardly
occupies three seconds. With this on, Mr..
Bcnnet lay on his back in the water, with his
hands and feet projecting out, apparently as
comfor able as if reposing or bed.
With the Life Jacket he also tiled similar
experiments, to the satisfaction OF the large
c:owd present.
\ Mr. Bennet then placed two cf his Cylin-
ders in whale boat, and stove her bottom out
30 that the water could could rush in, but the
boat foated almos, as before, although she
was quite like a sieve, so buoyant was the
power of the Cylinders. Every whale boat
and every sail b at may be made lfe-boat
for twenty dollars, so that they can neither
sink OF capsize. lie also attached rope to
rocket, with Cylinder at the other end,
and discharged it, thus showing how COM
municaton could be had from a wreck to the
shore, by which the lives of the sufferers
might be saved.
There can be no question Of the utility and
immense value OF these articles in the preser-
walton Of life and property all whale ships
should be supplied with them, for vast amounts
of oil might be saved by these means. Steam
ers should also have them, to be used in cases
OF accident the expence is comparatively
,rifinc, and the benefits to be derived are
great.
Mr. Bennett, the Inventor, is a gentleman
Of intelligence, education and character, and
is incapable Of imposing upon the public
merely for The purpose of making money His
Preservers have been thoroughly tested, and
are highly recomn ended by the most experl.
enced and able nautical men in the country
Mr.. John II Cozzens is his Agent, in this
town, snd is prepared to furnish the Preserv-
ers, &c., in any quantity.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

Always benefi, your f'iends that they may
love you more dearly still
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

Three things seen ia peacock the garb
Of an angel, the walk Of thief and the voice
81 the devil.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

TBE CHoLERA.-There were twenty.one
cases Of cholera, and eiah, deaths reported in
Albany for the week ending on Thursday last.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

The three popular novelisss are Bulwer, 10
years old, Dickens, 80, and Thackeray, is.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

A DRoLL CouRrsHip. The great surgeon,
John Abernethy, is stated thus business. like
10 have wooed and won his wife
The reported fashion of his cour,ship and
marriage is extremely characteristic. IL is
said tina, while attending lady for several
weeks, he observed those admirable qua'liica-
iiops in her daughter which he truly esteemed
to be calculated to make her marriage state
happy. Accordingly, on Saturday, when
taking leave of his patient, he addressed her
to the following purport - You arc now so
well, that | need not see you after onday
next, when ! shall come and pay my rewell
visit. But in The meantime | wish you and
your daughter seriously TO consider the pro
posal | am about 10 make. Ii is about and
unceremonious, am aware but the xces'
sive occupation Of my time by my profession
al duties. afford me no leisure to accomplish
wha, desire by the moro ordinary course of
attention and solicitation. My annual receipts
amount to .flO,O0O, and can settle 900
on my wife my character is generally known
to the public, 50 you may readily ascertain
what it is. have seen in your daughter
tender and anec,ionate child, an assiduous
and careful nurse, a gentle and lady-likc men,
Der Of your family such person must be all
tina, good husband could covet, and | offer
my hand and fortune to her acceptance. On
Monday when call | shall expect your deter
mination, for ] really have not time for the
routine Of courlshp.' Ia this way, however,
the lady was wooed and won, and the union
proved happy one in every respect"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

Bishop Johns, of the Episcopal church, has
accepted tic presidency Of William and Mary
College, in Virginia, and will eu,er upon his
duties a, tho commencement Of the Oc'obef'
term.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

f. Smith, and the troops under his command, {,
we're refugees on board OF lhe Amer can ships
lying in port, aud sol.icrs were hunted down
ike wolves. Passengers, who came ty the
Clydc, acd who LETT San Francisco on the
18Th, say not word about The abovo report,
and the inference doubtless is ihat tho rumor
is unfoundeJ. They had encountered both
Whites aud Indians at the placers. Captain
Richardson, with New York company, had
arrived at Maza,lan on the I9th. and sailed
die snmn ,ap from San ErlncIscn
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

The American residents San Jose, Call
fornia, have engaged Rev ]. w. Douglass
as a regular preacher at 20, 500 per anuum.
CHOLERA DIEr The New York Sun le-
laies the following c2se A young man in
tho upper part IF tie city was taken with a
severe darrhea, from which however, he re-
covered. Being prevailed upon TO eat spar
ingly, and Of ligh; food for day or two after
his recovery, he began with a br' 'akias, oi
two quarts of sour, curdled milk, well sugarcd
aud sixpsoce worth Of stale, corky radIshes
1t is unnecessary to say he was corpse with
10 iwel ve hours.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

Prcservers have been thoroughly tested, and
are highly recomn ended by the most expen.
enced and able nautical men in the country
Mr. John II Cozzcns is his Agent in this
town. snd is prepared to furnish the Preserv-
ers, &C., in any quantity.
III His cxcellency Gov Anthony and suite
visited Fort ! dams Saturday morning and re
view ed the troops, by invitation from Colonel
Gates. lie went over in the Coils barge,
and was received q, tho Fort with the Cover
nor's salate. lie reviewed the troops and in
spec!cd the men and quarters, in company with
large number of ladies' and gentlemen who
wele preselt by invitation fiom the COL
Every y,hng Was 10 admirable order; the men
with the exception of some recruits who have
Just been enlisted, were under exec lent dis
cipIine and drill, and The quarters were as
neat and comfortable as the most iasidious
could desire. After the Inspection and Re-
view, the troops wcre drilled in firing at a
target with the large guns. a collation. was
then served, OF which Gov, Anthony and the
guests par ook' ana Tue "orni"e was mus
pas 'ed in most social and deiigh'f"' manner
As usual Col Gates and the officers OF his
command, spared no pains Tor the entertain
ment and comfort Of the guests, who enjoyed
every moment as it passed, and regretted
when the hour came for separation.
There we're great many people from town
and many strangers prcsent, including many
members Of the legislature. Although We
have frequently Witnessed these Inspections
and Reviews. al different times since the
Fort was garrisoaed, We have never attended
one, " hen the Fort was in such excellent or-
der or the troops appeared TO better advantage
- -.----
lht CllE Oh k0ML'-N ONE is sill wnefe
II has been Tor more Than 2'ooo years It's np-
on the lloer, sixteen miles from its mouth,
which runs South through the Western part
Of the city, and then turns West, and con'in-
ues that course TO It's outlet where II is some
300 feet wide. Much Of what was formerly
covered with buildings is now cultivated
This is particularly the case with much Of the
Southeast part within the city walls and East
and Southeast OF The Caplto!ine Hill. Bad
air (malara) is said to be the cause OF the
desefton OF this part OF the city. The ancient
hills are still to be found, but are by no means
so prominent as they once were, on account Of
the vallics having been filled up by the rub
bsh constantly accumulatng. In this way
the place Of the ancient forum has been filled
up at least fifteen feet. The land at the
base OF the Iarpeian Rock IS so much filled
up 'hat the modern traveller IS prone TO think
that 1t would be lar from certain death TO be
lhrown IRON lis top. 1t Is not as formerly
20 'ee' hlgh' win heaps OF rooks below In
the Nof'heas' part are extensive gardens and
on The "es' SIDE OF them are Tho residences
OF the hnghSh aod American Inhabitants
Inc pa'ace Oh the rope Is near the centre
o' me CIV. Inc |hur'h OF 81 fe'er IS on
"e e'' s'u' % ''o 'ee' iong' a"o oov
'''' "'u', a"u WIZ no'o '@ooo PeoP'e. IL
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04

GrHon. Joseph r. lnger'cll, Of Pennsyl-
vania, it is said will probably succeed Mr..
Ba9by, as Minister to Russia
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
FROM MEXICO.

The mail brings elaborate advices from
Mexico, already alluded TO by telegraph.
800 robbers, among them some white men,,
are said to infest the neighborhood of Cerro
Gordo, rendering that pass as all other fire.
queDted roads through Mexico, dangerous.
The government proves wholly unable to
dispense the band. On the 9Th ult., party
of 20 savages attacked the inhabitants of
the village of san Luis, killed twenty and
wounded twenty more, and Carried off eight
young persons, many valuables and num-
Der Of horses. few hours before, the
same party plundered neighborine rancho,
and on the Sth, at O'Jose Arcules, they kill
led forty individuals and wounded some
others, and made prisoners Of four young
men.
Robberies and murders are a constant top
ic of the press. The people call on the
government for succor, but il can afford
them nothing but useless pity.
The Minister of Finance has been unable
TO negotiate for the loan of $4,000, in con
sequence of the proposals not conforming
to the terms Of law.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
Gen. Taylor and the Germans.

The New York. Express publishes the fol-
lowing letter written by Gen. Taylor, in an
swer to one from MIR. Hansen, of Brooklyn,
enclosing sundry resolutions formed at meet
ings of German citizens, friendly to Old
lacks election. We commend it to the
notice Of our German fellow citizens, many
Of whom during he late canvass, were
taught to believe that Gen. Taylor and the
party which sustained him were innical 10
their rights and interests. Let them mark
Old lacks letter and watch his adfninIstra'
ton and prove for themselves, as TO tie
truth or ialsehood of these partlzan charges.
BAToN EoUGE La, Dec. ., I545.
My DEAR SIR:-I have the honor TO ac-
knowledge the receipt Of your communlca-
ton Of the 24lh utlmo, enclosing resolutions
highly complimentary 10 me, which were
passed by various meetings Of my friends
among the Germans Vi New YORK, during
the recent Presidential canvass.
beg that YOU will convey 10 my fellow
citizens whom you represent, my profound
acknowledgement for their kind feelings to-
warts me, as exhibited by those resolutions
and TO assure them that shall strive to de-
serve the high confidence which they have
been pleased to repose in me.
With my best wishes for your happiness,
/ remain, Sir, with great respect,
Your friend and obedieut servant,
u. TAYLOR.
Mr.. G. Hausen, Brooklyn, n. Y.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
Accumulation Of Gold.

We have been shown private letters of
late date from the Pacific Coast, which give
some new and exciting intelligence IN rela-
ton TO the stores of gold accommodating IN
California. They state that 100000 dol
lars worth of the dust was at san Francis
co, waiting for transportation. The great
or part OF it will probably be taken by the
mail steamer California the English stea-
mcr Pandora carried away $5,O00,000 in
dust
Another letter completely contradicts the
reports of disturbances at the Mining Dis
trlcts. The writer states that excellent or
der prevails, and there had been but two OF
three petty depredatons since operations
commenced IN the Region.
A letter from a lady OF this city, dated ut
Panama Nov, ~, speaks OF tho comtorta-
blo quarters in which she is living, while
waiting the arrival OF vessel for Callior-
MIA, aud makes not the slightest reference
10 any unusual crowd OF adventures.
From this we may infer that the former re-
ports in relation 20 the thousands starving
there, wetc greatly exaggerated.-N. York
Tribune.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
Renewed Gold Excitement.

BALTIMORE, Jan. Z, 8 Z. Nj.
The New Orleans Bulletin, received here
this morning, has later news from Caliior-
MIA, by way OF Mexico. New discoveries
OF gold have been made, aud the supply is
said 10 be neNhaustlhe. About a hundred
thousand dollars worth is gathered daily.
The diggers, Notwithstanding the Immense
amount OF gold gathered, are in suffer-
ing condition for the necessaries Of life,
aud much sickness prevails. Provisions
command almost any price, aud two bar
rels OF brandy have been sold at the mines,
Tor fourteen thousand dollars in gold dust.
The southern mail brings no papers south
Of Augusta. There is nothing new at i'll
termediate points. The weather is moder-
ating.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
EXTRA PAY!-IMPORTANT TO
VOLUNTEERS.

I'D the act Of Congress Of July 18th, ,ls4s,
- every officer, non-commissloned officer, mu-
stefan and private engaged III the military service
of the United States IN the late war with Mexico,
who has served out the term of his enlistment
or who has been honorably discharged; and first
to the widows, second to the children, third TO the
parents and fourth to the brothers and sisters of
those who have been killed in battle, or who died
in the service, or who having been honoraby dis
charged, have since died, is entitled to three
months extra pay. 10 facilitate the pay
ment of this extra pay, Paymasters will visit the
places at which the regiments were organized, for
the purpose of paying the volunteers.
In every case, in order to enable the volunteer
to draw his extra pay, proof has to be made in
accordance with the forms prescribed by the Pay
Department,
i he undersigned, having procured the necessa-
nv forms and instructions from the Pay Depart
inent are prepared to make out the papers for the
volunteers in all cases and obtain the pay for
them from the Paymaster, at the place where the
payment is made
HEMPSTEAD & WAStIBURNE,
Atornies at Law, Galena, Ill.
August 10Th 1913. Z5-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
WISCONSIN AND IOWA
AGENCY, AT GALENA, ILLINOIS,
For the Prosecution OF Claims against
the Government growing out of the
late Warw with Mexico.

EEEMPSTEAD & NNASHBURNE, Attor-
Il Il neys and Counsellors at Law, f,alena, IL
linois, have established an Agency for he prose-
cution of all claims against the Governmt Mt of the
United States, growing out Of the late WIZ with
Mexico, the nature of which Is as follows:
l. For 100 acres Of Bounty Land, or $4,000
ia Treasury Scrip. Every soldier who has been
enlisted in the service, and has been HoNoRA-
BLY, DISCHARGED, is entitled to either the Ii nd
or scrip.
2. / or three months extra pay. The act If
Congress Of Jaly 10. 1913, grants three months
extra pay TO the officers and soldiers VINO have
served in the war with Mexico, and to the heirs
of such as have died or been killed in the service
first, TO the widow; second TO the children; third,
TO the parents; and fourth, 10 the brothers and SIS
tiers. All who have received Land Warrants are
entitled 10 the extra pay, but they must exe-
cute new papers.
3. Tor arrearages of pay for the services Of de-
ceased officers and soldiers due TO their legal
representatives.
4. Tor invalid pensions, and pensions for Wild
ows and children Of volunteers. Invalid pen
sions are granted 10 soldiers who are wounded, or
otherwise disabled while IN the service, in the
line ofiheir duty, whether in time of war or peace.
4 he first section of the act of Congress of July A..
1886, has been extended to the widows ;ssd chill
dren Of volunteers who have been killed or
have died IN the Mexican war, so as to entitle
them to a five years pension.
D. For subsistence, clothing, or transportation,
FURNISHED for the use OF the volunteers in the Mex
lean war before being mustered into the service
of the United States.
Z. Tor mileage due TO soldiers who were dis
charged before reaching the place at which they
enlisted
Messrs. ii. & w have formed connectisn
with FERDINAND w. RIsQUE, Esq, of Wash
ington, ID. c., and all business entrusted 10 them
win be attended TO with prompiitude and fidelity.
They have all the various forms and instructions
approved and issued by the Departments of the
Government.
Oaice in Peck's Building, near the
Levee, Galena, Illinois,
August, lsIs. 25-u
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Ladies' kid, buskin and calf shoes; do calf ties
and infants shoes; gents calf and goat skin
shoes; gents calf and gutter boots; youths boots
and shoes. Also
Tinware, Medicines.
Groceries, Paints.
Drugs, Oils, Ac.
The above articles have been selected with
and cannot fail 10 give satisfaction in either
quality or price, as | am determined not to be
undersold by any house in Grant county. Please
call and satisfy yourselves.
BOOKS.-'Ihe undersigned having had con-
siderable experience in the book and stationery
business in New York, trusts that his assortment
of School Books and miscellaneous works, in
regard to usefulness and interesting matter, can
not be surpassed in Grant county.
q. LAAlSON.
Beetown, November IL, '4S-36
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
pon,t!Ibeg of You.

Tu7IiE subscriber, proprietor of the n Z qr Of
Il the 5 L or, Of Section %, Town North of
Range West of the 4th principle Meridian,
hereby revok all claims, permits and privileges
whatever, verbal or written, heretofore given
either by himself or any other person, and gives
notice that whoever shall cut any timber upon the
ground above described, or shall dig, or mine up
on it, or in any manner trespass upon Il, without
Il written permission from me, so TO do, given at
ter this date, will be prosecuted with the utmost
rigor Of the law.
WOOD r. BEECH.
Beetown, Sept. 8, ls4S. 2o-ly
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
PlattevilIe and Prairie du Chen
REG ULaR-
TRI-WEEKLY LINE OF STAGES.

.rHHIiE subscriber having obtained the contract
IL for carrying the mail from Platteville, Grant
county, to Prairie du CHEN, Crawford county,
Wisconsin, would inform the public that he has
fitted up his coaches in a superior style, and
stocked the road with good horses, to meet the
wants of the travelling public.
The stage leaves Prairie du Chen every Mon
day, "Wednesday and Friday, at o'clock, A.
NJ, Of said days, and arrives at Lancaster same
day, at A p, NJ. Leaves Lancaster, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at s A. NJ. and arrives
at Platteyie at 10 IL o'clock, A. NJ
Leaves Plattevile every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday, after the arrival of the mail
ON Gaena, at p. NJ, and arrive at Lancaster
same day at =. NJ. Leaves Lancaster Tues
days, thursdays s. Saturdays, at O'Clock A. NJ,
and arrives at Prairie du Chen same day at 4
O'Clock r. NJ,
This stage ntersects with Frink & Walkers
Galena and Madison line, at Platteville.
p. BORETTS.
Oct ober T. lS4s.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
KEEP oFFi KEEP oFFl!

4 LII persons are hereby notified not to dig o
"A mine for mineral or lead ore, on the north
west quarter OF the southwest quarter of section
number twenty mine, in township number tour
north, of range number four west, of the fourth
principal meridian, in Grant county, W. A., and
all persons are likewise forbid cutting timber or
trespassing in any way whatever, on the said de
scribed land, without written permission from the
undersigned, the owner Of sand land.
JACOB IIASER.
Beetcwn, January 4th, lSIS. Att.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03

The editor of the Albany Journal says
he has authentic reasons for believing Cen
eral fallor'S course Is correctly indicated
in tho letter recently written from Baton
Rouge, 10y Soion Robinson, To the Cinoin-
uati Gazete.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03

ACCIDENT AT SEA.-fhe British bark
Galtua, Buel, from y. York por Galway
with 10000 bushels OF corn, was abandoned
on the 10Th inst. at sea. She had sprung
u leak. Capt. b., his wife and three of the
crew were taken off and brought TO Boston
on the 10Th inst.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
BEWARE!

FENlIE subscriber hereby cautions al persons
IL against mining, cutting timber, or entering
upon, OF IN any manner trespassiug upon the fol-
loving described lands situated IA the county ct
Grant, W. T., without his permission; 70 Wi -
East half OF the northwest quarter and the north
west quarter Of the norih-w est quarter OF Section
number tmTty-twO, IN township number ioar
north, Of range number four west, Of the toafih
principal meridian. Also, the southwest quar-
ter Of the southwest quarter Of Section nalubeE
twenty mine, in the same township and range.
W. q. SCHMID.
Bs,iosrs, Ftbrsary 29iA, lStS. 52-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
KEEP OFF.

Office is hereby given that all persons are
i Y forbidden to dig or mine or in any manuer
to trespass upon any parts Of the subscribers
lands ia this county, as we are determined TO en-
force the law against all who do.
THOS. j. TAYLOR,
JOHN ID. TURLEY.
February 20, AZ 50-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
Notice! NOTICED, Noticel!.

UNIiE subscribers, ahoui leaving fer Their Fall
Il and Winter goods respectfully cal upon
all those indebted 10 them, C. eome Forward
and make immediate payment.
We are lew offering for sale our entire SiocS,
al very sSnan advance frOn oosi, for cash
and those wishing 70 purchase, vii md L to thea
advantage 10 call before baying else where.
KENDALL y PARKER.
Lancaster, Seps. lSih, lS&s
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
YOU LEAN

A GAiNS.e . sign post. or hang yourself up, at
"A night. It may be, upon hook for want of
good Bedstead to rest upon. c. SMITH, at hls
Cabinet Warehouse in Potosi, continues to make
Bedsieads of all descriptions, and Of the best
material and workmanship, which he viii sell at
reduced prices, at lower prices than ever before.
q lie also makes Bureaus, Tables, Chars,
". and all kinds Of Cabinet ware, of such
" Equality and at such prices cannot fan to
suit purchasers; and VIII also be ready at all
times. 10 make collins to order Whatever You
want IN the cabinet line, cali upon
c. SMITH.
Potosi, May 5, "a. s-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-02-03
Fat Horses.

ELEAN Carriages, strong Harnesses, easy
v Saddles and good Stabing, vail be furnish
cd en- short notice, by the subscriber, at his l.iv-
cry stable in Bee,owa. My old friends and the
riding public in general, val do we'll 90 call upon
ELI Ny ERS
Beetown, April 9th, lS4S. 6-5iy.