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The Daily spy., 1849-08-28
CONFERENCE.-THE NOTICE

COPARTNEH SHIP NOTICE
THE Subscribers have this day associated themselves in
the Provision business, at the old stand of Joseph
Converse d Co., under the and style of Converse
and Culver, where they nfend all times keep
pete assortment of fresh and salt provisiGns which will
lie sold at wholesale retail low fur cash. The subscr
bers hope, by dgent attention to business
Inuatan of he patronage heretofore literally bestowed
the old firm CHAS. e. CONVERSE.
April H. 1919. JESSE s. CULVER.
All persons indebted either by note account TO tn e
said Joseph Converse to Joseph Converse & Co
requested 10 make immediate payment of the to
either OF the subscribers the old stand of j. Converse
& Co., who duly authorized to settle all such de pands
CONVERSE & CULVER.
The Daily spy., 1849-08-28
PARLOR FURNITuRE.

They have constantly on hand make shor. notice
the French and patterns OF RoseoOd Mahogany and
Black Watnut COUCHES, .OTTOMANs, LOUNGES,
Tete tee DIVANS and TABOURETS.
Also. the French Spring Seat ROCKING cHAIRS, con
structed upon the most approved principles comfort
taste, and durabiiyal the latest patterns of American
CHA1Rs-also The FrenCh and English patterns Modern
and Antique-PARLOR CHAIRS of every siyle-alsn,
Dentists, BARRIERS, and ORIENTAL EASY CHAIRS.
covered with Satin. Plush, Damask, and Hair Cloth
Needle Work carefully mounted la the tasteful man
The Daily spy., 1849-08-28
THREE MONTHS CREDIT.

III subscriber would respectfully inform his
and the people Of this vicinity he has closed
up the business and will sell goods cash and all
kinds OF Produce or un THREE MONTHS CREDIT and the
prices Of goods will be found compare with the
credit system.
All kinds of Produce received AID marketed such as
Cheese Batter PORK Peal, Poultry Beans and Potatoes
All Produce sent TO Boston marke will be marketed by
Messs L. d A, Bel LKNAP who stand the FIRST in the CITY
for selling Produce. Cash will be paid four weeks after
the delivery of Produce at my store, the three month
credit system will be strictly adhered too.
All notes and accounts due must bs Immediately
pad would tender to my customers and the inhab-
of this vicinity sincere regard for the very liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed upon me- end hope for
continuanc. of the Same. DEXTER HILL.
Odkham, Feb IA
The Daily spy., 1849-08-28
Stray Oxen.
To the Public.

n tp"''" 49, ) L. BIGELOW, rTopilostrt
This Express connects at Groton Junction with
BigeIOW's Great Northern Express,
For Townsend, Peterborough, New Ipswich, Mason Vii
Iase Nashua, Shirley Lunenburg, Leomnser, Fitchburg
Westminster, Ashturnhsm, Gardner, Badwnviie, Roy
alston Atho Orange Wenda, Erv ng Mont.g 9e, North
feld Greenfield, Ns Vernon, Bfattleborovt, Winchen
don, Fizwiam, Troy, Keene, Beil"ws Falls, Chares-
town, Claremont, H., Springfield, Windsor R.cking
ham Bart opve, Chester Procorsville Cnvendihh, Ini>
low RutIant Middleburs, vegennes and Burlington w.
March 9. uti
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19
Thursday July ID.

How THE SECRETS CAME ouT.-Every
newspaper reader will remember the famous
letters of the " Spy in Washington" commu-
nicated by Mathew l.. Davis, to the New York
Courier and Enquirer, during period of four
or FIVE years under the Jackson and Van Bu-
rem administrations. They Attracted the notice
Of the country, from the fact that the predic-
tions of the writer were almost invariably fll-
filled. Every one supposed that he must have
had means Of information touching political
matters, inaccessible 10 other writer's. No
nomination or confirmation was made in the
Senate, which, in spite Of the Senatorial oath
and injunction Of secrecy was not Immediately
known to Mr.. Davis---snd yet, more remark
able STILL every Senator denied any knowledge
Of the manner in which the secrets leaked out.
The old Spy became q Delphic oracle. lie
wa. oftener consulted, and his responses were
more needed by members Of Congress, than
the President himself or the members of the
Cabinet II hss always been mystery how
he cams IN possession of tbs f,cts, hat a conf
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19
WedneSday Miy 1S.

GIVE take great pleasure in recommend
ing the Seminary Of the Misses Coz, in this
town, to the patronage Of such visitors as may
pass the summer here, and who desire to
place their children at an excellent school,
either for the time they may remain them
selves, or to complete their education. The
Seminary is delightfully."- located on Thames
street, surrounded by beautiful grounds, with
every convenience and comfort that could be
desired As regards health, there is no spot
on the American Continent where the climate
is so salubrous, the air so pure and bracing,
and entirely free from all unhealthy gasses, as
in Newport. There is no season of the year
when children cannot pursue their studies in
this climate, with as much ease and comfort
as could be desired as the heat is never op.
pressive, particularly in a location as airy and
beautiful az that Of the Seminary of which
VIC are speaking.
This Seminary is under the charge of the
Misses Coe of This town, very accomplished
young ladies', and whose whole energies are
devoted to their profession, with a zeal and
perseverance, wor,hy Of emulation, and which
has given character and influence to their
Institution OF which they may be justly proud.
All the branches Of thorough and accom-
plished education are taught by them and
their assistants, and when young lady has
completed her couase Il ere, she is emincntly
qua flied to grace any circ G or class OF soeic
,y, and become a bright ornament in any
sphere of life. Their attention is not only
given to the mere academical exercises, but
the most asciduous care is taken 20 mould aud
form the characters of those who are commit
ted to their charge, and the heart as well as
the mind is thus educated. knowing these
young ladies' q. well as we do, and being
proud as We are, Of all that they have ac-
compllshed, against many obstacles and Elm.
barassmcnts, we are free to speak thus
warmly in their favor, aud OF their Institution
which is both Gro l,abIe TO them, and honour.
able to the town.
/ Parents who may be visiting here, and
would lik; to place their children where they
can feel satisfied iha, they are as wcllcared
for as if under their own roofs, would do vel
TO visit this Seminary, and they will then find
by observation, tAat we have scarcely done
the Misses Coe Justice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

The Absence Of Magnetic Elcchicify az The
Atmofphere.-An Old and familiar experiment
was tried yesterday ,accidently, by gentleman
whose attention has been called TO the subject
OF the effect Of electricity upon the atmosphere
II producing ozone gas. Refeclng upon the
various theories advanced, he made an at
tempt to attract paper 10y rubbing scaling wax
upon woolen cloth and although sealng.wax
will usually attract piece of paper at tho dis
tance of one inch or more, Immediately after
the friction, yesterday, it would not move the
slightest irag ment at any distance. In these
times the most trivial circumstance may be
important. Does this fact denote want of
magnets electricity in the atmosphere, and If
so how d. es this affect the nerves of sensation
and rculationl Tho attention Of scientific
men IS called to this fact 1t may have an
important bearing upon the prevailing epidem-
ic.--S. Louis Republican.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19
Somebody SAID Of a Miss Lucy of thirty-fve
She rro misses TO be Miss Lucy Longn

igrThe Fashionable season in Newport has
indeed commenced, and with a brilIiancy and
promise Of extraordinary display, such as we
have never before known. AS we stated yes
terday, the season has opened much earlier
,han usual, aid the number of strangers now
year. The Hill is all alive with gay and
dashing equpages, filed with happy pairs,
enjoying 4 delightful ride on the Island, or to
the Beach in the afternoon In the evening
the h. lis and pariors of the Hotels are bril-
lianly lighted and thronged with those who
are resigned to pleasures flowing cup, linked
arm in arm on a promenade, and languishing
in the widowed soitness of each others beam.
ing eycs, which speak more Than the tongue
could ever utter while the harmonious strains
of music from the Germania Band, add a rap
ture to the scene and the sensations, dcscrip-
ton orwhich even battles the power of poets
per
The Hops have commenced and the light
fantastic toe is trpped as IN days of old, al
though the modern improvements and fancy
hougishcs would disquallty the guests Of Bel
sIazar, were they now on the stage of action
from pariic;l lating in this almost royal pleas
uIe. All, at these gatherings, and in these
little interviews, many an arrow is pumcd
from Cupid's culver, and winged on its certain
fight, which adds happiness to those hitherto
strangers to the gentle passion many an in
delblc impress on IS made, and the incipient
steps oI many holy alliance are here taken
which time only strengthens and ratifes
In the morning, the Carriages and Omni.
bus es are rolling with their crowds to the
Beach, and the happy creatures are soon
bounding and dashing in tho Surf as if life
never had a care, and humanity was never
darkenod with pang Of grief. After this
comes Dinner and then promenade, for an
hour or so, through the halls, while the Ger
manias again make melody divine. Thus the
days are past, while each steamer adds to the
many already here, and increases daily, the
eaycty and excitement
Everything now indicates that this will be
the most brilliant season ever known IN New.
port. The arrangements for the comfort aud
accommodation OF visitors were never so exten.
siye as a. this time, and we sec nothing to pre-.
vent successful summer.
I Those who want an idea orlifs as il is At =
fashionable watering place and would like 10
be Initiated into some Of the gayety of the
season, must pass little tine on the Ill.,
and particularly in the vicinity Of the Hotels,
and they will soon find that there exists there
aworld by itself, where Tcrpsichoro is the
regning goddess, aud where all are abandon.
ed to the fullest enjoyment Of what they term
supreme happiness
GTln addition 10 the strangers now at the
Hotels, there arc an unusually large number
at private houses, and at the farms in the vi
ciniiy Of the Town Of these latter, of course,
VIC cannot gel report. aud consequently the
published arrivals do not sho, the whole
number of those v ho sre here
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

Is 4 Tn!ScE.- There is a young girl near
the Philadelphia like, in Bandywine Hun
dred, who imagncs herself in trance, and
that shc CAM prophecy and hold conversation
with the Lord. She is constantly pretending
to hold conversation with the Lord in Latin. -
She got religion some timo since at Mount
Pleasant she then stated that about this time
she would be able to prophecy. Some Of the
Brandywine physicians went TO see her, and
took down some Of her Latin conycrfaton.-
Crowds are there in carriages and on foot to
sec hcr--and many appeared astonished at
what they considered her true revelations. -
Wilmington Chicken.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

WoMAN's NolcE.-IIow con oling to the
mind oppressed by heavy sorrow is the voice OF
an amiablc woman Like sacred music. it
imparls TO the soul feeling of celestial scrcn-
lty, and as gentle zephyr, refreshes the
wcaried SCI ses With its soft and meliGuous
tones. Riches may avail much in the hour oil
atfiiciion; the friendship of many may alIevi-
ate for time the bitterness Of wo, but the
angel voice OF woman is capable Of producing
a lasting eff; CT on the heart, and communicate.
a sensation Of delicious composure which the
mind had neyer before experienced, even in
The moments Of lis highest felicity
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

DvELIsTs. 1t is manifestly absurd TO as
sumo tha, duelist is man of any nicer sense
of honor than others. They, who are ever
ready to defend their honor, as general rulo
have none to defend. They are bankrup'.in
true hon,r who say that duel is necessary
to their good standing before the world. A
man of true noble heart and mind will not
condescend to notice a slight which would
infame the dcmoniacal passions of the pro-
fcssed duclis,. Washington was man OF
tue honor, and when assailed by envy or
malignity, he treated it with silent scorn.-
His lofty soul, his sterling magnanmity, IN
duced him, on those very few occasions in
which he gave ofiencet to others, to offer them
suitable apologies.
Are duslists more respected than other peo.
pie or are they happier or nobler in nature T.
Perhaps one man in hundred has sort oil
vague admiration and dread of them, while the
other ninety nine detcst them and shun them
as they would treacherous hyenas. A man
who is always on the look out for insults and
ready to resent them, has morbid sensblli'
ty, and never fail, to receive the sights, IN
juries, and insults he expects. lie who is
most ready to fight has the most frequent oc,
casions to defend himself, whereas peace
able man gides through life without encoun'
,erng insult.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19
ST. LOUIS, July 18th

Dr. Harding Lane, the oldest physician OF
this city, died yesterday of cholera, DR.. l..
Is the sevent eenth physician who has died
since the Is. Of May.
The interments yesterday were 1877, ct
which I2i were cases of cholera. The whole
number of deaths by cholera since the lst OF
January is 1850; of other diseases, 1874.
At Belleville, a small village, in Illinois,
near this city, the deaths by cholera, since the
Goth of May, are %.
At Graves settlement, five miles from this
city, $50 have died ont of population of 700.
The opinion is gaining ground here that the
cholera 10 contagious.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

dental friend of his, tho crratic S. :. South
worth recently removed from the New York
Custom House, has explained the matter. IL
SCENE there was woman in the case-the
lady Of George Poin1exter, well known before
her marriage to the Mississippi Senator, as
Miss Hewes, Iof Boston. Mr.. Davis wns
great iayorte with her, and on intimate terms
with her husband. The modus operaadi was
this, as given by Mr.. Southworth. Mr.
Davis often solicited the Senator to give him
an inkling of what was going on in the Senate,
in Executive session, but as the oath stood in
the way he could not comply with the request
lie could, however, do somcthlng quite az
good. Every man, Of course, has the prlvll-
ege of "telIing his wife all he knows."-
There was no constitutional difficulty IN the
way of that and accordingly, Mr.. Poindexter
made his love the sole depository oieverything
going on in the Senate. She Immediately
made the whole known to the old Spy; but
the mode Of communication was ralher caba-
listic than oral or epistolary. Mr. Poindexter
was very lame, and compelled to Tide from the
capitol TO his lodgings. His lady was always
at the steps of the capitol with 4 carriage to
receive hun the momen, the Senate ad ourned,
and Mr.. Davis was sure to be on hand 10 help
the lady into the vehicle. But how to get
hold Of what business had just teen done in
the Senate IN season 10 work it into letter for
the next mail, was the question. 1t had all
been communicated to the lady by her hus-
band, in passing from the Senate to the car
riage; and Mr.. Poindexters presence prevent
ed any oral communication. The way it was
done was this. While the old Spy was show
ing his gallantry Ivy handing Mrs. Z. into the
carriage he would ask-as if addressing the
L Senator-some such question as this Has
the Senate, in secret session, had the con6r-
nation of Mr. Livingston under consideration"
! OF an affirmative answer was Intended, the
| lady touched the hand of Mr.. DAVIS, which
was placed on the steps Of the carriage, with
her toe. liza negative response was intended,
the lady kept her toe 10 herself, and avoided
the hand. BY this, and corresponding
scheme OF arrangements, Mr.. Mathew l..
] Davis became possessed of the secret move
! ments Of the United States Senate. Who
! shall say after this, that woman is not quite
! as great an adept in communicating secret
without opening her lips, as she proyerbia'-
| ly IS in retaining one between them
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

DTThe members Of the Virginia Legisla-
ture, who ran away from Richmond because
they were afraid Of the Cholera, and went to
the Sulphur Springs to complete their bu.i-
ness, are now as much alarmed at the pros
pecivc death from ennui and mutton, as they
were terrified by the Cholera. After this,
let us have no moro of Virginia chivalry,
when wh,lc Legislative body runs away
from the cholera. One would suppose that
the selfauded descendants of Powhattan and
Pocahontas would face death in any shape
or, a, all events, and particularly while con-
grega,ed as the Solons Of tho Commonwealth
that they would not become panic-s,rcker
because there was little sickness about.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

ELEcrRICI1Y AND TIE CHoLERA.-1he
Richmond Wing says that, in confirmation OF
the theory Of Audrand, the battery at the
Telegraph Office there has worked very badly
siuce the cholera became prevalent. The
operators cculd not account forit, and thought
of gettin. new one.
BREAcn or PRoursE.-ln a late trial for
breach Of promise OF marriage, the Court laid
down the following law -
" If man offers to marry woman, or
promises to do it, he is not bound TO compl y
with it, unless she agree to accept him. 1t
takestwo to make marriage contract as well
as any other bargain Where man has a
conlac; q marriage with a woman, and
merely puts il on and she becomes impstisn'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

We live in the mds, Of blessings I'll ve are
Utterly insensible Of their greatness and the
source from whence ;hey flow. We speak OF
out civilization, our arts Jour freedom our laws,
and forget entirely how large a share is due
10 Christianity Blot Christianity out Of mans
history and wha, would his laws have been,
wha, his civilization christianity is mixed
up With our very being and our very life ;
there is not familiar object around us which
dces not wear different aspect because the
hight Of Christian love is upon IL; not law
which does not owe It's uuih and een,lcncss to
Christianity not cnstom - Nhich cannot be
traced in sll hs holy and beautiful paris 10 the
Gospel.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

NAvAh-The u. S Steamer Water Witch
Lieut.. Commanding G. NJ. Tolten, from
Charleston, S. c., bound to Pensac la, Fla.
ran ashore, June 9th, at IL A. NJ, on the
Northern Sandbore, of Key Biscayne Light,
which was one and half miles Distant
Capt Toten used every exerton TO get her
of until the following evening, at sunset,wlth
out effect, when the assistance of a wrecking
vessel was called. She was then gotten afloat
BY l2 o'clock the following day, at high water
The steamer is entirely uninlured. The
amount Of salvage was not agreed upon. The
papers, depositi ons, &C., will be forwarded to
the Department. The steamer remained at
Kew West on the 9th inst.
We regret to learn from the Troy Wing
that Thurlow Weed, editor of the Albany ev-
eninr Journal has been severely i'll from an
attack of cholera
There were seventy-six cases and thirty
seven deaths by cholera in New York on Sun
day
Il I5@Mr. Bristow, the celebrated writing
master, is meeting with very liberal patronage
at his rooms, Masonic Hall indeed he mer-
its it, for his reputation is universally spoken
of as gentleman Of talent and character
Among his pupils are number OF our most
Intelligent and respectable Sislters' Parents
who have sons and daughters, should avail
themselves of his valuable cervices while he
is with US for his residence in Newport VIII
be limited, therefore those who wish his IN
s,ruction should give Mr.. B. ar early call
His attention to his students is only equalled
by his unriyallled skill as a Chrographlst and
as teacher. 1t is truly wonderful to see how
easily he will break up a cramped, Illegibc
handwriting OF long standing, and Introduce
in its stead style which is neat, elegant anc
expeditions, in the course of IL easy lessons.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

God grant that man may be selected by
the Democratic party of the Union to bear its
standard, who will pledge himself to remove
from every office holder who now, or for the
next four years, acknowledges himself to be a
Wing; and will religiously keep tha, pledge.
Washington Union.
II tho prayers Of the wicked were no, an abom-
ination, the editor Of the Union would doubt
less be answered for the "spoils" is the bur
then of its daily applications.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

The proclamation of the Mayor Of New
York, directing the closing of the liquor shops
great respect, and was generally obeyed Bu,
sui scquently an opposition to the enforcement
of the law has been manifested. A meeting
has been held at ono of the drinking shops, in
which the proclamation of the Mayor is de
nounced as an invasion Of the constitution and
an infringement, upon religious liberty
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19
During a recent storm in Paris, hail stones
nearly the size of pigeons egg, fell.

SLANDER.-Y pass it along, whether you
believe it or not--that one side whisper
agains, the character of virtuous female. -
You say you don't believe it but you will use
your influence to bear up the false report and
bear it on The current. Strange creatures are
mankind How many regulations have been
lost by surmise How many hearts have
bled by whisper How many benevolent
deeds have been chilled by the shrug Of ashoul-
der How many chaste bosoms have been
wrung with grief by single nod How
many graves been dug by false report =
Yet you will pass the slander along; you will
keep il above the waters Ly a wag of your
tongue, when you might sink it forever. De.
stroy your passion for telling a tale we pray
you. Lisp rot a word that may inJure the
character of another. BE determined to listen
TO no story that is repeated to the injury OF
another, and as far as you ale concerned the
slander will die. But tell it once and 1t may
90 as on the wind increasing with each breath,
I'LL it has circulated through the State, and
brought TO the grave one who might have
lived and been blessing to the world.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19

ny Among the arrivals at the Ocean
House, yesterday morning, we notice our
friend Hiram Fuller, Esq, editor of the New
York Mirror, G. L. Duyckinck, Esq, editor
of the Literary World, Madame Casini oi
the French Opera, at New Orleans, NJ. Stra
kosch, the celebrated Pianist to his Majesty
the Emperor Of Russia, and II. c. Wheeler
Esq, author of 4 Biographical History of the
27,h Congress.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19
PHILADELPHIA, July IS


Thcmas Earle, distinguished member Of
the Democratic party, died yesterday after
room, at Willow Grove, on the Schuylkill
River, whittier he had gone to recruit his
health
The Board Of Health report for tho 81
hours ending at noon to-day, 81 cases Of chol.
era and l6 deaths, deaths and 2l cases being
from the BlockIey Aims Housc. The wealth
or is very cool and pleasant.
Yesterday afternoon we had a tremendous
shower Of rain, accompanied by thunder and
lightning. The storm arose very suddenly
and did considerable damage.
A riot took place las. night among the fire
men in Moyamensing, which resulted in three
being severely wounded. No arrests were
made
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-19
BALTIMoRE, July Il

There have boon 26 cases and deaths
Cnce Friday. There were new cases to-
day and deaths There have been no cases
in the city.
There is no Southern Mail from beyond
Savannah
The Chare,ton Courier of Friday, contains
telegraphic dispatches from New Orleans 10
the l0h.