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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18
COOP ADVICE TO GENTLEMEN GOING COL

COOP ADVICE TO GENTLEMEN GOING GOLD
ING VIA CAPE IloRN-We extract The follow
liny reasonable remarks IRON the Boston Post.
Many ldndsmen a'e probably not aware that
during voyage Of five or SIX months, they
will be liable 10 4 touch Of the sea scuryy,
unless they are provided with vinegar, lime
Juice and vegetables. But vegetables, except
those preserved, will rarely keep good more
than three months at sea 1t l., therefore, a
matter of importance to procure some healthy
substitute. Sailors are kept actively emp.op-
ell, and ii healthy when they start, can man
age, with the use oil few pickles and some
vinegar, 10 weather six months trp; but
such is not the case with landsmcn, who have
no motive 10 exercise but their own fancy
and, who, generally IN bad weather remain
below IN their berths a week upon stretch.
Landsmen, too, somewhat like hens, do not
like water. They are afraid or ashamed 10
come up every fine morning when the sailors
are washing decks-strlp and take the benefit
OF few buckets OF water in the Ice scuppeIs,
or get under the head pump and have rln-
sing. Cleanliness and exercise as pTeventa
tives of scurvy are OF the first Importance.
IL may not he amlss TO state, that the sea
scurvy bears no resemblance 10 scrofula. The
former IS first felt in the joints OF the legs,
when the flesh swels and the skin becomes
black and blue. 1t accends gradually up TO
/ the very mouth and the discolorod gums grow
over the teeth but with all this there is no
irrupton OF the skin. The flesh in time be-
comes so swollen as TO hide the veins and
when pressed with the fingers will leave IN
/ den,ions which will remain four and five min
utcs Swallowing becomes difficult, and If
The land he far distant, death is inevitable
I The land, however, without medicine, will
soon restore sufferers to health from very Sc
we're cases. Men have often been buried up
to their necks in the earth as cure for this
disease These facts are not derived from
any medical work, but from the personal oh.
servatons Of "A sailor, and are. therefore, per.
haps, entitled to more credit. l.andsmen
bound to California, ought TO guard against
sea scurvy otherwise many Of them vii nev.
er 1--we TO see their ii Dorado.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18
On motion of Mr.. Atherton, the ap-

On motion Of Mr.. Atherton, the ap-
preparation bill was taken up. The
amendments were discussed, the one pro-
viding for an appropriation of $4,000 to
purchase astronomical instruments was
opposed by Mr.. Niles, but it was finally
adopted as amended-yeas 36, nays 10.
4 The bill to settle land titles in New
Mexico, aud providing for preemption
rights, was then taken up. Mr.. Benton
condemned the bill and it was postponed
The senate then went into executive ses'
sion and adjourned.
\ In the House, the Pacheco bill was
taken up. Mr.. Palfrey spoke in opposit-
ion to il, and argued that no property
could lawfully exist in slaves. A long
debate ensued, after which the bill was
laid aside.
A select committee made report OF
the subject Of trying Mr.. Medill, COM
missioner on Indian affairs, OH charges
preferred by Mr.. Clngman. The Ser
geant- alarms was ordered to take into
custody David Taylor, a witness, for re-
fuslpg to testify. Mr. Cobb moved all
amendment to bring Taylor befbre the
II bar Of the house the motion was post
poned, and the house odjourned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

IFThe Queen of England and Prince AL
bert have been amusing themselves by turning
the Rubens Room in Winsdor Castle into
theatre for themselves and their little family
including some Of their head servants Mr.
Charles kean has the management, and hav
ing rovamped Shakspear for ears polite, ha!
had the Merchant of Venice acted by pickec
corps drdDlatiquc from the principal Londor
theatres,
This patronage Of the drama which extends
to six representations Of various plays during
Christmas week is regarded as highly credit
able to English royalty, and auspicious to the
dramatic interest.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18
CONGRESS- NEWS.

w ASHINGTOS, Jan. ~.
| SEsATE.-Mr. Dickinson presented petitions
| from New York for payment for clothing furn-
lshcd to volunteers during the Mexican war ;
also TO reduce the postage.
| Mr.. Fitzpatrick submitted resolution in ia
vor of purchasing 1000 copies of Cartons map
of the United States showing the route to
California, which was finally laid on the
table.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. In
derwood, of KY, relating to the colonization
of the free colorcd population WIS taken up.
i Mr. Metcalf spoke at some length in favor
of the resolution. The petitions originating
in Kentucky, 10 doubt from a laudable desire
to provide against the contingency which
might arise in that State after the forming of a
new constitution which was now contemplat-
ed, and which might approve the liberation OF
the slave population provided this means was
afforded for removing them from the State
To oppose this measure might defeat the
measure concentrated. He appealed to the
\ North not to manifest this hostile attitude.
\ Mr.. Hale denied that the North had been
the aggressor in the matter of slavery agta-
I tcn--it had come from the other quarter. Mr..
7 IL. also spoke against the restriction of the
right Of petition, and generally against the in
sttution of slavery. lie opposed the refer
ence of the petition to the judiciary committee,
accompanied by the proposed instructions.
Mr.. Dayton, of n j., wished the commit
tee left at liberty to report or not, as they
pleased. The committee would not report IN
favor Of the existence of this power. lie hop
ed that the colonization scheme would not be
brought into the vortex Of this excitement.
The Colonization Society was philanthropic
institutiOn-approyed both by the North and
South do not, therefore, endanger its eXis-
tence by unnecessary agitation. He conclud-
ed by moving to strike cut the instructions
from the resolution. The motion was car
ried.
Mr.. Mason, of Virginia, was opposed to
acting on any matter whatever connected with
the question Of slavery. It should not be en-
tertaned in Congress in any form.
Mr.. Berrien, of Georgia, said the petition
was no NOR or less than prayer for an an
nual appropriation 10 be applied to the gradual
emancipation Of slayes-and that, therefore,
he was decidedly opposed to its proposed re-
\ ference.
/ Mr.. Dickinson Of New York, moved that
the whole subject be indefinitely postponed.
On this question the yeas and nays were de-
manded- and resulted in the affirmative by
yeas 27--nays 23.
The Senate then went into Executive ses.
sion.
HorsE.-The Speaker announced the hrs,
thing in order to be the motion to reconsider
Mr. Colts slavery resolution, which had been
postponed until to-day.
Mr.. Stewart offered an amendment, that the
corporate authorities be empowered to suppress
the trade.
\ Mr. Lncon offered an amendment 10 the
amendment, proposing TO beralc all slaves in
1 District OF Columbia after 1850. tho Gov
ernmen, TO purchase lhsm Of fair Valu,ton,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18
STEAMBOAT EMPIRE STATE
L RJIRNT

The steamboat Empire State lying at
the wharf in Fall River, was discovered
to be on fire about ten o'clock on Satur-
day night, and continued to burn until
seven o'clock Sunday morning, when
she was scuttled. The hull is in bad
condition, but the engine is cafe and
stands erect. None Of the furniture was
saved. The fire was discovered forward
and is supposed to have been accidental.
She was insured to the amount Of 500,
600. Capt. Comstock and Lazarus Bor-
den were badly hurt.
Capt. Comstock fell through the deck,
and broke blood vessel in his leg F.; the
wheels and boilers are saved, all the plate
was in the iron safe, and IS sunk with
the boat so that it will no, be injured.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

DJPRossiter, the Scripture Painter, has jus
finished large picture representing Miriam
springing to the summit of promontoly, to
"To sound the loud timbrel DER Egyp,'s darl
sea-"
The prophecies is in the movement of rushing
TO the height of a cliff which overlooks the in
gulled host struggling in the waters below
and raising her timbrel in triumph. Another
Judcan maid is half prosterae before her, look
ing over the edge of the cliff; and in the back
ground, rises another eminence, occupied by ;
group which is shawowed by the "pillar o
cloud by day"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

SLRloHING WITH TiGER.-A novel exhibi
ton was presented in Washington street and
on the Neck yesterday, which drew of at,en
tion for time from the racers. Herr Dries
bach made his appearance in an elegant sleigh
with his pet tiger by his side ; not the tiger
of English comedies, but a bona-fde four
legged tiger. He seemed To enjoy the sleigh
ing highly and lesped upon his master, licking
his face and showing other signs ofexcitement
Driesbach had to slap him several times te
keep him of. Alter astonishing the city
Drlesbach alighted with his tiger at the Ire
mont House, and taking him into one of the
apartments invited gentlemen to wax in and
le introduced but there were few, who seem
cd anxious to avail themselves Of the opportun
Ity.-Boston Transcript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

IyLAIp MARBLEs.--A beautiful mode o
ornament!ng a-bles has recently been brough
into use in Paris. 1t consists in etching by
acids, deepy into the marble, various designs
upon properly prepared bituminous ground
When the corIoson has gone sufficiently deep
the cavities are filled up with hard colored wax
prepared so as to take polish equal to that o
the marble when cleared of, Drawings thus
made on blacN marble, and filled in with scar.
ct wax, after the manner of Etruscan and
certain Egyptian designs, have very noble
cgect, and are applied to tables, panelling
| loves, DC.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

Hon Amo. II. Sewer, (whose demise the
telegraph has already comun!catcd) made his
frs, appearance in the Capitol in 1928, as the
Delegate to Congress from the then territory
of Arkansas and on the admission of the
Territory into the Union as a State, he be-
came in 1886 one of her first Senators. lie
was leader in his party, and had its conf
dence, as was shone by his having been select
ed by it during the latter part of his services
iu the Senate as its chairman of the commit
tee of Foreign Relations. which station he oc
cupied atthe time ofhis appointment as Minis
ter to Mexico
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

RAILWAY SIGsAL.-A sef-acting time-sig
nal has recently been invented in England. i
consists of barrell containing compositior
with a spike at the end, for the purpos,
of sticking it into the ground or the carriages
of train as occasion may require. A blow
on the top will ignite it in an instant. produc
ing crimson light, which will last from ter
to fifteen minutes, and which burns with such
intensity that it is seen even by day for a dis
tance Of upwards of six hundred yards, ant
twice that distance by night.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

10 WESTERN DISTRICT:-A Wing Con
vention will he held at the State House in Prov
dence, on THURSDAY, Jan. 25th, 1919 at
o'clock, p. m. to nominate candidate to repre-
sent the Western Distric. in the next Congress
The Wing electors in the several towns of tn &
District are requested to elect Delegates to the
Convention equal in number to their delegation
both branches of the General Assembly. b,
order q the Wing State G mmtiee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

ny EASTERN DIsTRICT-i whiu Con.
vention will be held at the State Hols, in Proyi
dence on THURSDAY. Jan. 25th, 1919, at
o'clock p. m, to nom nate candidate 10 epresent
the Eastern District In the next Cong ress. Th,
Wing elections in the several towns Of he Dist trc
are requested TO elect delegates to the Convens6p
equal in number TO ,heIr delegation in both
branches Of the General Assembly.
BY order ofthe Wing State Committee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

ABSENCE OF MIND.-lt is said that the fore
man of grand jury at st. Louis. was so daz-
zeed by the beauty of a lady, who appeared
as witness, became little confused, and af-
ter administering the oath as usual, instead of
presenting the book, drew up his face in the
most fascinating manner, and said" Now
kiss me, ma am" lie never discovered his
error till the whole jury burst out ints roar of
laughter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18
HERALD OF THE TIMES.
NE WPDR
Thursday Morning Jan. Is, 1919.

nrwHIG STATE CoVvEJrIoN.-A
Wing Convention will be hrld at the State House
in Providence, on THURSDAY. Jan. 25,h, I8i9
at q o'clock p. IN, to n,ninate candid ites foI
Governor and general Off ,ers for the political
year ensuing. The Wing elac,ors in the several
towns are requested TO elect delegates equal il
number 20 their delegationn in both branches Of thu
General Assembly.
BY order Of the Viii, State Committee
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

Liberal LAws.-The laws of Wisconsin
exempt from execution and sale for debt about
$1,000 worth Of personal property, besides a
homestead of forty acres, or town lot not
exceeding halfa an acre, with the improvements
on them, to which no value is attached. No
fears are approhended that the laws will no
work well although it is said it clears three
quarters of the population from all legal res
possibility for debt
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

LAcE.-The first lace used in France wa,
brought from Venice and Genoa the use OF
lace came so much in vogue that, in 1929,
Louis the Thirteenth published a law by which
it was forbidden to wear any lace that cost
more than three livres the yard but as all for
eign lace sold for much higher price, they
established lace factories in France-this wa.
the origin Of the manufactures both at Argen-
tau aud Alencon
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

RECREATION that spends his time in
Sports and calls it recreation, 10 like him whose
garment is all made Of fringes, and his meat
nothing but sauses; they are heal.hless charge
able and useless.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

During the dreadful visit Of Cholera in Cuba
on IFS former appearance, there were the ofiic-
isl records Of 10, 900 nterments at Havana, in
ten weeks. One day the number amounted
TO 900, when change in the wind and tenn
perature took place, and the following day the
deaths were only goo, and the nett day after,
the disease had entirely disappeared, and ncv-
or returned
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

POPULARITY OF GEN. TAYLOR IN LosDos
The Panorama Of the Mississippi was ex,
hibted durng the early part of Lee. TO large
assemblages. At the view of Baton Rogue
and the steamer General Taylor, the entire au.
dience rose and gave three cheers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

The Lady's Book for February is on our
desk. 1t is star number, and, if possible
exceeds the January issue. 1t contains a.
pages Of excellent matter. The engravings
are " The Happy Expression" " Godey's
Valentine for the ladies'" Colored Model
Cottages" I" Colored Fashions" and some
dozen others too numerous to mention. 1t al
so contains new Novel from the polished pen
of Miss Leslie. We have so often commend
ed the " Book" to the particular attention of
the ladies', as publication devoted to their in
terests and taste,, and suited to their wants,
as parlor companion, that we can hardly
say more than that the ludies must take the
" Book, !" if they do not wish To be behind tho
age.
UPThe London Chronicle, in the conrsc of
a long review Of MIR. Macaulay's " History Of
England from the accession of James H.
says To Mr. Macaulay belongs the truly
original distinction Of having relnquished of.
fee in order to write book and resigned
sea, in the Cabine, n favor Of authorship"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

LoTTERY.-lt is said that the four Presi dem
tial Electors Of Wisconsin drew lots to decide
which one of them should carry the votes to
Washington, first agreeing that the lucky one
should pay the other three $50 each. Mil
cage, even at IL l-2 cents, was an object at
that distance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

KrsTucKy CouRTsIY.-Rcsolution high
ly complimentary to Gen. VIM. o. Butler
have passed the Senate Of Kentucky, and in.
viting him to visit the capital ofthe State. anc
NEE, his late companion in arms, Gen. 4. Tay
lor on his expected visit.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

| We refer the reader to the advertisement OF
Or. Wiley's Celebrated Cough Candy, ir
another column. We have a package Of
on our desk, and intend to try lis virtues a,
soon as we are so unfortunate as to take cold
! 1t comes very highly recommended.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

hSlt is singular fact, that when the
cholera, on its first visit some II or ls years
ago ran over Europe, il went entirely around
Saxony, without person being effected and
now on lis second appearance, it is said to be
deing the same.
II is isproposed to convey Saratoga water ,c
New York in glass pipes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

pWe profess to be something of proph
ct and some of our predictions have proved
wonderfully correct. We now prophecy
that the Boston Times will drop its locofocc
gearing, and hoist the Whia flag within three
months. What do you say to that, friend Rob.
eric
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

Among the most prominent names for Post
Master of this city are Major Joseph s. Pit,
man and Messrs. Henry l.. Bowen, Conrad
c. Ellery, and w. Whpple Brown. For the
office Of Collector Of this District, William
II. Watson, Esq, and William 2. Greene
ESQ.,, are canddates.-F.Op. Transcript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

The Fire Department, Of Montreal has dis.
banded, IN consequence Of the removal, by the
city authorities, oftwo Fire Captains who re-
fused to obey new ordinance requiring them
TO enrol no frcmen who had not previously
been approved by a Committee Of the City
Government. The Mayor had promised to
bring the grievances Of the department before
the City Council.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

BENTos AND FREE SoIL.-Vague hints arc
afloat that Senator Benton has determined tc
take bold and decided stand in favor Of Free
Soil
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

DEATH or Col. CRoGHAs.-A teegraphic
despatch, received at Washington announces
the death of Col. Croghan, Inspector general
Of the army.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

G5-L. Il. Strceter, Esq, late associate odi.
tor af the Lowell Journal and Courier, has re.
tired from that paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

"A writer states that Morgan, commander of
the celebrated rifle corps, during the revolu-
ton, used to blow a conch shell occasionally
during battle, TO let his men know that he
wss alive, aud TO give them fresh coursgc.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

MAcAULEY's IIIsToRY.-Ii is said that the
Harpcrs give $500 volume for the advance
shets of this work. The six volumes will thus
cost them $4,000.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18

A musician, while ago informed the pub
lie in his bills, that " a variety of other songs
might be expected, " too tedious 10 mention" 1"
A razor has b en- invented in England
which carrie, with it guard that makes it
impossible to cut the skin when shaving.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
TEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
maA

The steamer America arrived at Boston
Friday morning, in l3 days from hlv erpool
.be hiring, news To the 30ih ult.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-02
Cholera Specifics.

The St. Louis Union says that The editors
have posted around their desk no less than
fourteen remedies for cholera lba. have all
come well recommended, and that too by emi
nent medical men. The Union continues:
"Alas how wofuIly mistaken they were
Some of these very Doctors have fallen VIC
Tins themselves to their mistakes, aud others
have lost all confidence in their own specifics.
One of them, DR.. W., we reeolect we'll, few
days ago came into our office. and told US to
say, ediiorially, for him thai he had discovered
specific against cholera upon the efficacy OF
which he would stake his existence He
would, for jus. compensation. impair, knowl-
edge of i, 10 the public, and he desired us TO
call the attention of the cry authorities 10 The
fact. We did SO, but hardly was il done until
in few honrs' sickness, DR.. W. was himself
numbered with the dead--s victim 10 cholera
and 10 his own specific for The disease"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-02
Fraud and Extravagance on the
Public Works. IS

During Governor Ritner's administration the
utmost appropriated any one year to keep the pub
lie works in order, was 100000, and at that time
there were more to keep in repair than there are
now. The Beaver division and Franklin line
have been given to the Erie Canal Company. On
these two divisions the annual expenditure was
then upwards of $4,000. But he had Board of
Whc Canal Commissioners, who looked to the
interests of the State and the tax payers, and not
to those of punderng ofce-holders, or of the par
ty. @
The Public works are now in the hands of Lo-
cofocos, and the sum demanded this year to keep
the present line of public works in order, is ST.
20o, o,Ooo-FOUR TINES as much as was expend-
ed in either of the years 1886, 1887 or 1888, when
labor, provisions and materials of all kinds were
at the highest point-some of them TWICE the
prices they are now.
Let these facts be treasured up by every tax
payer! No other evidence is needed to convince
any man of the truth of the charges OF extrava-
pance, fraud and downright robbery committed by
the officers on the public works. They defy any
attempt at paliation explanation on the part OF
these office holders or their presses, and stamp
corruption and s,cindling" ofthe foulest and most
inscriptions kind upon the heads fall concerned.
Harrisburg Telegraph.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-02
Latest News from California.

The Steamer Crescent City arrived at New York
on Saturday last. She brings 1921 900 in gold
as freight, besides what belongs to the passengers
on board, of whom there are seventy-one
The steamship Panama left San Francisco the
goth of June, with about 100 passengers and about
$5OO.OOO in gold dust and specie. She arrived at
Panama on the night Of the 1lth July, and would
leave again the first of August.
There is but one opinion among the passengers
with regard to the gold in California; it is still
found in great quantities, but it is only the hard
working chaps who can stand the fatigue of dig
ging it. m i-fr