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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

SANDWICH ISLANDS. s.-Tho wish to get tC
California from the Sandwich Islands is sc
great that almost every entcrprlsing person
has left for the gold regions, The Honolulu
Polynesian has the following humorous appli-
cation for passage.
Suangcr-How much do you ask, Mr.
-, for cabin passage TO California
Ship.o owner One hundred dollars cash
down, in advance. But can't take you--al
full in the cabin.
Strangcr--Well, suppose 60 in the hold
how much do you ask then!
Ship-owner-Eighty dollars; but | can''
take you. Hold is full
Stranger-But can't go in the fore peak
wha, is the price of a passage there
Ship-owner-Eighty dollars, but can't take
you. Full, fore and aft.
Suanger-Well, cant go aloft somewhere
and suppose do, what will you charge'
Ship-owner-We charge eighty dollars to
60 anywhere; but can't carry you aloft. Go,
TO carry provisions there.
Siranger-Its hard case, ism, il! Blu,
as ] want to go tolerably bad, what will you
charge TO tor me.
The ship owner reireatcd suddenly, and
didn't make his appearance again till after the
vessel had sailed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

0G-At meeting of the Newport Associa.
ton of Mechanics and Manufacturers, holden
at Mechanics Hall, on Monday evening last,
the following gentlemen were chosen officers
and Committees for the year ensuing Pres
idcnt, Waller Nichols Vice President, Viii
liam Browncll Secretary, Benjamin II.
Stevens Treasurer, Ben amin Marsh Lii
brary Committee, Walter Nichols, Samuel A.
Parker, Benjamin il. Stevens, Samuel Il.
Hopkins, Abraham $. Peckham Robert J
Taylor Executive Committee, Sias Ward,
Adam 5. Coc, Samuel Il. Hopkins, r. p.
Berry, William Pinnigar, Waller Nichols,
William Brownell Finance Committee, 81
las WaId, Samuel A. Parker, Benjamin
Marsh
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05
Tuesday April ;.

DFWe choerfully give place to the follow
communication, as we have no desire ,o
lnpar erroneous information in regard TO any
OF Tho burning Fluids, which are so popular
"'prcsent' or to prejudice the public mind
against their respective merits, whatevcr they
nay DO. By referring to our article ON The
subject II will be seen that our only ob;ec,
was to caution the public against an iopro,,,,
use Of them. We explicitly stated that We
cons Jorcd all the Fluid. safe. ifthe directions
were strictly complied with and the lamps
were always filled before lighting. We give
Mr. Tisdale the benefit of our columns. that
he may explain The nature of the Fluids in
which he u Interested.
Newport r. J., March 80. Islo.
FDiron 90 DAILY Nlws.
Dsar ~ lu your article ct this morning E.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

The Democrats have hard work 10 find
candidate for Lieutenant Governor. They
nominated Mr.. Austin and ho declined they
then nominated T. ]. Hazard, ofEXeler, with
out consulting him on the subject. and printed
their tickets, and now he declines Poor fel-
lows, what will they do These tickets are
wasted, aud still they have no candidate, al
though the lapse of49 hours will bring the day
of election at hand
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

GENERAL SCoTT AND Gen. TAyLoR.-Ru-
mors are in circulation, we know not from
What source, in regard TO an alleged indignity
offered by Gen Taylor to Gen. Scott, which
are without foundation and Col. Webb, who
j. sull in Washington, gives the following
facts IN relation 10 the matter, which will we
think, place the sub ject satisfactorily before the
public:
- Oc Sunday, the 18th instant, President
Taylor saw Gen. Scott in the Rev. Mr.. Pines
Church and not having met with the General
since the Mexican war, determined 10 evince
by his recep,ion Of him lha, he bore no malice
for what had occurred, tina, however much
he may have felt at the time, the mode and
manner OF taking from him all his regular
troops, he was willing to forget it,
Accordingly he met Gen. Scott, after the
congregation was dismissed, in the most
fr endly manner r,-shook him cofday by the
hand, and eviuced degree Of pleasure at the
meeting, which conld only have been demon
siratod in stronger manner by publicly en-
bracing! That, he did not think was called
for. The interview, in presence of the congrc.
gaten, terminated by the Presideut inviting
Gen. Scott to call upon him.
On the following day Gen. Scott called at
the Presidents, and sent up his card Two
gentlemen were with the President when it
was received and, instead of inviting Gen.
Scott to come 10 him in his Office, which is up.
stairs, he seht message to the General, inyit
ing him TO go into his private parlor below
where he would Join him with the least rossi-
bic delay. Within five minutes he dismissed
the gentlemen with him, and went down stars
To receive Zen. Scott. He did not find him in
the Parlor, and inquired of the porter where he
was 10 this inquiry he received for answer.
that Immediately upon receiving the message
from the President, Gen. Scott cot into bis
carriage and drove away On "Wednesday h.
icit the city without seeing, or making another
attempt TO see the President.
These are the facts of the caose vorch
Tor their accuracy, and wish them published
without commentary. Very possiGly. Gen
oco't dld not precisely understand the mes
sage sent to him !; but if so, il was hi, d,,,,
"'er his reception on Sunday, and after being
specially invited to call, to take the necessary
means TO arrive at the facts 1t was not for
MN to assume that there was unnecessary do
lay IN his reception and least OF all. is there
IN the facts as stated, and which know 10 be
J@'fS' the slightest grounds for the cbaroos in
circulation, that the President has exhibited
towards Gen Scott want of courrsey. ~
Y. Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

An able bodied man made application to a
waggsh person in New York for employment,
aud the latter offered him dollar day to fish
off the Battery with potatoe for bait. The
offer was accepted and the fishing commenced,
to The great amusement Of crowd of spocta-
ors who had assembled to witness the fun
u rs sad that the fisherman caught halibut
on the second day Of his operations, tha,
weighed upwards Of 200 pounds
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

| HI'lt is only as part of this great Repub-
lie that California can enjoy the brilliant pos.
sibiities Of her future destiny. II the com
meree of Asia is to cross the Pacific and enter
the Caribbean or Mexican seas, it is the Unit
cd States which must command and protect
the Isthman gates ; or if, as may be the
case, that commerce should seek still more
advantageous highway by railroad across the
Rocky Mountains, it is clear that such high
way never could, or would, be built except
by the United States. II is, in fact, the Uni
ted States which must do all political theorists
suppose that California is TO do 1t is the
power, the wealth, aud tho energies OF the
American people on,y which can deve ope the
natural resources and then turn to profitable
use the geographical advantages Of the golden
territory 1t is only by aud through them
that California can revolutionize the Asiatic
trade winch, without them, will continue 10
flow III its accustomed channels across the In
dian Ocean and round the Cape of Good Hope.
A II the intelligent people who 90 to Califor.
MIA know this-or they will there soon learn
1t and there will be no thought or desire
stronger in their hearts than that Of remaining
bone Of the bone and flesh of the Republic
South Carolina is the only part of The United
States which has enjoyed the privileges ofthe
Am riran Union that has ever had any desire
to get out Of II. lrstoad Of notification and
secession, VIC shall hear, in California, ofnoth.
ing but the one mighty cry of "tho Union
forever" The Union-yes, tho Union -
What TO her were all the gold OF the new
mines, were the Whole Snowy Sierra one sol
I'd ridge Of the pure metal compared with the
ble' sings which the Union secures
There is to be Wing Meeting in Prov
dence this evening, which is to be addressed
by Gen. Leslie Combs, of Kentucky.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

The PRESIDENT AND GEN. SCoTT.-The
annexed reply to the article in this paper yes
terday morning, referring to these two dis
tingushed persons, comes to us under the
signature of perfectly responsible person.
Reluctant however, unnecessarily 10 oblrnde
names on the public, we withhold this sigma
ture. only adding, what indeed may seem
superfuous, that the communication is not
from General Scott.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

Messrs. Rowland g. Aspinwall, Of this CITY
have received letter dated Valparaiso, Jan
9th, and stating that two vessels had arrived
there the day before from California, bringing
100000 worth of gold both the vessels
were to return to San Francisco with cargoes
The previous accounts as to the abundance o.
the gold are confirmed by them, and it was
thought that their advices would stimulate com
merca adventures from Valparaiso. The
propeller Edith arrived there on the 9th, will
all well on board N York Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

Ey.There was quito a severe shock OF an
earthquake, in this town, Friday evening, at
10 minutes before eight. 1t lasted several
seconds, and from its power, it must have
been in this vicinity, OF if at remote distance,
il must have been a severe earthquake.
| 1t appeared to MS to pass from the South
/ Yves, 10 the North East, although we are not
positive on the subject. We give the follow
ing communication from gentlemen who no
ticed particularly.
Newport, r. l., March 81, 1910.
Mn. EplToR -
Last evening, about n quarter before o.
clock, while much engaged, | WAS suddenly
startled by a conclusion OF the room IN which
| was, accompanied bya sensation OF sound,
and rafting of the glass in the windows very
much resembling that produced by very
heavy clap of distant thunder.
The rafting Of the glass, however, seemed
more sharpand something like that which is
sometimes produced by the sliding ofa heavy
piece of furniture along the floor. The i'm
pulse seemed to come from below and from
the South East, and was so strong that my
first thought was Of a small piece of ordnance
\ discharged under the south east corner Of the
house. The vibration lasted at lcas: fifteen
! seconds, and seemed TO die away in the North
! West, the sensation of sound resembling the
echoes of a heavy clap of thunder dying away
/ in the valleys of a mountainous country.
Il ] have this morning inquired of several clti-
zens, most of whom noticed the same facts as
to the strength, the direction OF the impulse,
! the sensation Of rumbling sound and its grad
ual passage and cessation in the northern di-
! recton.
I One gentleman who lives about six miles
from town says that he felt it from south east
! to north west, as though something very
( heavy had struck the house, and that it lasted
/ about a minute. Mr.. Albert Conckin says
| while going from his house to his barn, he
felt il very strongly from south cast TO north
! west, and that it HrcW do,cn nearly a rod Of
stone rdH close by him. AS these facts may
/ be of interest to others who observed the
! phenomenon, place them at your service.
i w. S. X.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05
Total
$lO0,ll9

a large portion of the dust has already been
sent to the mint, whence it will return in the
course of "A few days in ycHo,o boys. We are
informed that Messs Adams 81 Go and
yesterday afternoon, and that small consgn-
men, is to go on by Adams g. Co this after
noon. - Boston journal 2Sh.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05
New YoRx, Wednesday, }


An arrival from Messina, 80 days, reports
the United States brig Porpoise at that port,
bound 10 the coast Of Africa, all well.
A despatch from Harrisburg. states that
the great bridge across the Susluchanna was
'bfown down by the late storm. This is Sc
rious loss to the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
pany. There has been heavy gale on the
Potomac, and also on the Chesapeake, and it
s feared that great damage has been done to
shipping.
1t is understood that the Colec,orshp Of
Philadelphia is to be changed during this
week, bat that nothing will be done with re-.
gard TO the New York Coectorship until
January or February ncNt
The Southern and Western Telegraphs
are still down.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

The Atlas siys 4" there are few Dorrlte
ofliceholders in Newport, r. l., who will prob,
ably hear from Old Xack soon"
Probably" he II send them VOID that he
has no enemies to punish, and no friends ,c
reward -Boston Post.
This is precisely the way our friend "Gov.
ernor' Brown, Of the Custom House. console.
himself
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

DRowNED.--A seaman named Henry
Brown, recently from New Bedford, fell from
the bowspril of bark Apphia Maria, while on
her way down the river on Monday last. The
bark vas going about ten knots, but was lm-
medlalely hove To. and boat lowered, oars
thrown over, but he sank before the boat
reached him. He was Of dark complexion
straight hair, and supposed mulatto.
The City Convention for the nomination oi
a Senator and twelve Representatives TO rep
resent this city in the next General A Assembly
met at the Council Chamber on Thursday
March 26th.
The meeting was called to order by Jahcz
&. Knight, Esq Thomas Whitaker, ESP.
was elected President ana VIM. Nj Snow
Secretary.
A letter was received from James 7. Rhodes
Esq, declining a nomination for reelection.
1t was also announced that VIM. II. Wat
son and Henry l.. Bowen, Esqrs. declined {
nomination for reelection.
Hon. Stephen Branch was unanimonsl,
nominated for Senator.
The following gentlemen were unanimous,
ly nominated for Representatives
Robert Angel Jabcz Goham; lIenr
Anthony rully ID. Bowen Samuel Ames
Allen G.. Malhewson, Shubael lIuchins
George 5. Rathbone James G.. Hidden +
It, Hazard VIM. Shelion WIN. A. How
ard.
Ii was Voted, that ifany vacancies shoul
occur, that the President have power 10 cal
the Convention together at future day
IIOr. JOprR0i
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

Or3-Tho steamboat Rhode Island is to take
tho place of the State Of Maine, on the Ston-
ington line for New York. The arrangement
is merely temporary, however, as the Massa-
chuscts is fitting TO run on that route.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

Official notice is given in the National Intel
lgencer that tho Home Department is fully
organized, and that applications and recon
mondatons for Marshalships and Dlsiric, At.
torneyships must be made ~ il.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

r-FJudge Collamcr, the new Postmaster
General, served in the war Of lsl2, as Lieu
tenant of Artillery. He was stationed upon
the frontier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

A citizen Of Buffalo, n v, recently dc.
ceased, leaving to his surviving friends policy
of insurance on his life for $4,000, Of which
tho company have notified them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

Washington Contncntals is the name Of a
new volunteer company Just fprmed in Boston,
and wearing the I'D continental uniform. pre-
ois-ly IN the style Of that worn by tho heroe.
OF -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

N5 The n. Y. Tribune says that Lnmartne
has a snug fortune of about two millions Of
francs still left.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

We made Slight mistake in our editorial
versy, in stating that " Paul. requested that
he should not be known as the author of hi,
articles, although we were under the mpres.
tho article, and kept his name n secret accor-
dinghy, as far rs we were concerned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

The bill to protect the property of married
women, which passed the Wisconsin Assem-.
bly,, was defeated m the Senate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

An American Newspaper is abou, To be es.
,ablishcd at Liverpool to mbody European
news iOf the steamers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

o. Horace Greelcy's lectures before the Ly-
ceuns in Maine have been listened to by
crowded audiences. As the Portland Argus
remarks, there was great curiosity to see a
man who had worked his way up by industry
and perseverance, against the most adverse
circumstances, from Printers devil to member
of Congress-from penny fortune to indepen-
dent wcalth--from distributing "pi' at the
ease, to The control Of powerful press.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

A BosroN NoTIoS. of the clergy.
men in Boston, it is said preach in kld gloves
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

DTllurculcs Engine Company No I. held
their Quarterly Meeting Tuesday afternoon;
they marched through the public streets, ac-
compancd by music. They made remark
ably fine appearance, and their marching was
correct. In the evening they paradcd tho
streets with torches aud wen, gracefully
through variety Of marches, counter
marches, &C., TO the satisfaction Of large
crowd Of spectators.
Engine Company No 4 also raradcd. tho
streets, with lanterns, and made their usual
fine appearance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05
(SEcoND DEspATCn., ,

HARTFORD, 2 o'clock.
The chances arc that the wings will carry
the Legislature, They will have tho Senate
without doubt.
The Locos elect three members of Congress
and tho wings onc-a gain Of three to tho
LocOs. So much for the Free Soil coalition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

Benjamin Perloy Pooro, tho historian of
Louis Philippe, is preparing for tho press
history of the Bonapano family.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

NEw PAPER ~ WAsniSaToy. 1T is now
pretty well known that Mr.. Built the able
editor of the Pcayunc, will cstab ,h new
whg journal IN Washington, and that he will
be assisted IN the editorial department Wy John
o. Sargent, Es1, formerly of tho Courier and
Euqu rcr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

Cot. FRlMoSr.-The press generally dis
credit the accounts Of the terrible disasters re
ported as having happened to Col. Frcmon,s
party in the West, by which all are said to
have pcrishcd except the gallant leader. That
they have met with reverses is very probable,
bat scarcey TO the extent reported We
learn by telegraph that Col. Benton's family
at Washington place no reliance on the ru-
mors Of the disasters to such an extent, and
we Lope soon to hear that the intrepid Colonel
with large portion of his party, are safe.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

III The Legis aturo Of Delaware divorced
Twelve couple at It's last session
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

HARVARD UNIvERsIT "A letter from Cam
bridge to the Sprir gfe!d Republican says some
changes have been made in college affairs -
President Sparks retains his Office Of Proies
sor of history, and Professor FELTON, has been
appointed regent or Vice Presiden, in order to
relieve the President of some of his minor du-
ties. The classes have what are called class
tutors, who have general supervision of the
class TO which they are assigned. President
Sparks bids fair to be exceedingly popular, as
he has a frank open and interested manner
which takes very much with the students.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

There is to be a Wing Meeting in Prov
dence this evening, which is to be addressed
by Gen. Leslie Combs, of Kentucky.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

A SCIENTIFIC Prescription An English
practitioner of deserved celebrity, had directed
our informant Ian apothecary) to prepare q
mixture of infusion of gentian root Of eigh,
ounces, and then to add two ounces ofthe tine.
ture Of the same--we suppose TO make it lit.
tie stronger and somewhat more stomachic -
When scientifically expressed, the receipt read
thus. We omit the sign of Jupiter and the
cabalistic characters, but give the Latin, be.
cause 1t is part of the Joke:
lnfusum gentang-ounces XVI.
IInctura ejusmodi do III.
This was put up and delivered and the receipt
placed on file, so that it might be referred 10
and again prepared, il required. One Of those
innocent young gentlemen who had "pone
through the mill !" and found himself invested
with diploma, by some means got patient :
and having day or two before eyed the A.
.pothecary's book, he " logged" the rcceipt o,
the English physician for future use. In.
quiring with seeming carelessness what disease
1t was given for, he was told dyspepsia.
Fancying his new patient had the dyspepsia,
he proceeded with great formality to write the
receipt he had seen in tho apo,hccary's book
The first article OF the Infusion, escaped him
entirely, he had completely forgotten it. but
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-04-05

The GoLD DusT.-The following statement
shows the amount of gold dust entered at the
Custom House Yesterday and to-day:
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-02-09

ACCIDENT ON THE HARTFORD AND SPRING
FIELD RAILROAD. We learn from Col. Dodge,
of New York, who arrived at the Commercial
Coffee House last evening, that the railroad train
for New York which lett Boston on Wednesday
morning met with trighttul accident at Thorn
sonvile bridge, eight miles beyond Springfield
Just before reaching the bridge the locomotive
ran of the track, and the bridge was broken thro'
by the weight OF the Baggage cars. No lives
were lost, although the engineer and two others
were badly hurt, having ribs and limbs broken.
The passenger cars were not precipitated from
the bridge, but were overturned in such man
ner that all on board were more or less bruised
and jammed. The engine and tender and baggage
cars completely smashed as well as the bridge.
This bridge stood 40 feet above the water, and
the whole train came within hairs breadth OF
going down.
The mail train from New York was stopped by
this accident The passengers and mails were
conveyed to Springfield, and brought TO Boston
by another train, arriving here at half past nine
o'clock Boston Post.