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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

WANT OF CouRAGE.-Sydney Smith
in his work on moral philosophy, speaks
in this wise Of what men lose for the
want Of moral courage:
"A great deal Of talent is lost to the
world for the want Of little courage.
Every day sends to their gravesa' num-
ber Of obscure men, who have only re-
NAMED in obscurity because their tim
idity has prevented them from making
first effort; and who, if tn ey could
only have been induced to begin, would
in all probability have gone great
lengths in the career offame. The fact
is, that in order to do any thing in this
world worth doing, we must not stand
shivering on tie bank, and thinking e
the cold and the danger, but jump in
and scramble through as well as we
can. 1t will not do to be perpe,ually
calculating risks, and adjusting nice
chances it did all very well before the
Flood, when a man could consult his
friends upon an intended publication
for hundred and fifty years, and then
live to see its success for six or seven
centuries afterwards; bat at present a
man waits, and doubts, and hesitates,
and consults his brother, and his uncle,
and his first cousins, and his particular
friends. till one fine day he finds tha,
he is sixty-6ve yerrs Of age-that he
has lost so much time in consulting
first cousins and particular friends, that
he has no more time left to follow their
advice. There is such little time for
over-squeamisbness at present, the op-
portunity so easily slips away, the very
period Of Iif. at which man chooses 10
venture, eff ever" is so confined, that
it is no bad rule to preach up the ne
cessity, in such instances, Of a little
violence done to the feelings, and Of
efforts made in defiance Of strict and
sober calculation"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05
~THs WoRLD's FAIR.-The pre-

~THg WoRLD's FAIR.-The pre-
para,ions, at Lond m, for the great ex-
hibi,ion, in 1851, Of the industry Of the
world, are progressing, and on a sale
Of great magni6ccnce. The buildings
to be erected in Hyde Park will, at the
loves, estimate, cost half million 0f
dollars. The edi6ce is to cover 1e
ac,es, is to be1O0 lee, in height and
is 10 contain 3 miles oftables. The "a
mount already obtained by subscrip
ton is over $4,000. 1t is estimated
that at least half million of people
will visit the Exhibitions, in the course
of the six months it is to continue, and
the receipts from this source, at the
probable admission price ofone shilling
or twenty four cents per head, will give
$4,000. But the funds derived from
every source will fall short of the enor
nous expences to be incurred, and the
deficiency will, in the end, probably
have TO be made up by Parliament
More space in the bazaar has been al
lotted 10 the Unit ed States than to any
other nation except France; ;but, though
we have so 900 square feet allotted to
sns, we shall probably have to ask for
more room. The American agent Mr..
Thompson, writes that the State Of
New York alone would, if allowed, Gil
the entire space assigned to the coun-
t-y. The prizes to successful competi-
tors will amount to about 500 900,
and will be awarded without distinction
of country, by as impartial jury as
c be obtained.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

ILLUMINATED LETTER OF CoHGRAT-
uLATIoN TO PRESIDENT FILLMoaE
The Washington Union has been
shown by DR.. 0abor Nephcgyi an
Illuminated letter Of congraiuls,ion Is
the President, which was presented on
Wednesday last.
In the centre is a likeness Of Mr.Fiit
more, on rice paper, with an illumina-
ted border in the Chinese style. On
the right is the oath Of the office ip
English, over which is the Goddess OF
Liberty, with the coat Of arms Of the
U. States, and the Goddess Of Justice,
with her scales. On the left is the
Virgin Of Comorn, with the cont Of
arms Of Hungary. The following in
scriptions ap,ear-
In Hungarian: placed by Fate ia
the highest Office, she could not select
a better one to succeed him who has
zone before"
In Scalaponian," "May thy Guardian
Angel never be parted from thee" ?
In German; Diamonds and pearls
are the jewels in the crowns Of empes.
ors. Thy jewels will he the love Uf tho
people the honor of the world.
In Eebrew: "Whercvcr thy steps 20
may you be best by tie mighty God
over thee"
In Caldo "Placed in a char built
by the free will cfa whole brave natien
is The highest honor which mortal
can attain"
In Latin: "Ini,ium sarientie est H.
NOR Domini."
In Nalim:" Longa vita ct bene sani
tH."
In French: "Toujour devant toi lin
partialitie."
In Syriac: "On thy right Equality"
In Armenian: "On thy left Fraterni-
ty."
In WaAachidn: "And ever before
thee Impartialiiy."
In Modern Greek: "Justice shall be
thy mirror, in which aud from which
thy actions will be reflected"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

A GGM.--Wha: a delightful glow Of
sensibility touched the authors mind
as the following "little wee drop Of the
soul" underwent the process Of crystal
iza,ion! 1t is from Dickens "Dom-
bcy."-It reminds us of some Of the
best sayings Of Sternes "Uncle To-
by;
"She died." said Polly, land was
never seen again, for sine was buried in
the ground were the trees grow"
"The cold ground!' said the child
shuddering again.
"No-the warm ground!" returned
Polly, "where the ugly little seeds are
turned into beautiful flowers, and where
good people turn into bright angels and
fly away to Heaven"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05
For the Ddiy Ners.

An INCIDENT IN The LIE or THE LATE
MARoAREr FvLLeR, (MARcniosEss o.
SOIL. )-Probaby few Of those who under~
stood snd apprs~insed the intellectual en-
dowmen,s of the late lamsnted Margaret
Fuller, were aaare Of the moral light which
so beautifully irradia,ed them. Her sym
pathy for all clhsses and conditions Of suf
fering humanity wssunbounded. No, on
ly did the wearer Of an iron chain excite
nor connisoration, for the slave Of sin.
sunk to The low es, depreciation, she had
ever a loving look, and an encouraein.
word.
Passing once through PRISON, 'he was
attracted by the hagsard and emaciatcd ap-
pearance Of female convict. As she ap-
preached, with violent words and gestures
the woman rcpulsed her -" Go away-go
away Il dom. want any preaching-le, me
. in peace--go away :" With a gentle
voce-so well remembered by many
Miss Fuller assured her that she had not
come to preach, but 10 offer sympathy, and
if necessary, aid. Tbs unexpected address
iel like music on an ear long familiar with
discordant sounds, and reached heart long
closed against all benevolent Efforts to soft-
en- It's incrur,ation. She invited her new
friend to 81. down--listened quietly to her
affeclionate words--ba,hed with tears the
hand kindly laid upon her wi,hered fingers
and at length said-"will you pray with
me - The request was readily granted,
and all the better thoughts and feelings
that remained in that poor outcas,'s nature,
were reused from their long slumber.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

GRAND Fancy DREss BALL.-We take
pleasure in notifying the visitors Of this
watering place, Of the arrival OF Mr..
Barker, the celebratsd Ladies Hair Dres-
ser OF New York. his room is at 81
Ocean House where he will he in attend
suce TO answer any calls Orders lett with
Messrs Goulds, G. Jslumcrs at Ocean Hall.
will also receive promp, attention. As a
tasteful hair dresser he has no superior,
and bis genllsnenly manners Recommend
him particularly TO The ladies'.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

THINK AGAIN. 1t is related that
the frs, few days of the reign Of
Queen Victoria, then girl between
nj etcen and twenty years of age, some
sentences of a court martial were pre-
Sented for her signature. One was
death for desertion---a soldier was con-
demnej TO be shot, and his death war
rant was presented to the Queen for
her signature. She read it, paused
looked up at the officer who laid it
before her, and said,
"Ilave you not hing iosay in behalf
ofthis mani"
"Nothing he has deserted three
times, "said The officer.
"Thnk again, my lord, twas her re-
ply.
"And," said the veteran, as he rela-
ted the circumstance to his friends---for.
it was no other than the Duke Of ell
lington---" seeing her majesty so ear
nest about it, | said, He is certainly a
very bad "soldier" but there was some
body who spoke as to his good char acter
and he may be agood man for aught
| know to the contrary
81 thank you a thousand times"
exclaimed the youthful queen, and
hastily writing PARDoNED in large
letters on'the fatal page, she sent it
across the table with hand trembling
with emotion.
What a world Of instruction. good
nessand, true philosophy is contained
in these two words, "think again"
Could've adopt their spirit as the rule
OF our lives, and and all, what happy
charge would come over society. In
all our business concerns, in our So
cial aud maral relations, our political
and religious duties. what impor,an,
results might follow, if, on many, very
many occasions, we would think az ain
b eIore deciding en- acting.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

sCPA cbimn ey has been bull near
Boston, ten feet higher than the Bun.
ker iii Monument. Its height is $50
reG its shape oct agon, and its diam.
eter at the base 25 feet. II belongs to
the New England Glass Company at
Eas, Cambridge, and is Intended to
carry OF the smoke thl, comes from all
their factories Il was built by Mr..
w II. PRArr, and contains 100000
b,ichs and 100 eJbie yards of 7,on.
i.s
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05
tV'"What are you about, my dearp

tV"What are you about, my dear"
said his grandmother to n little boy
who was sliding along the room, and
casting furtve glances at gentleman
who was paying visit.
II am trying, granImamma, to steal
papa's hat out of the room, without
letting that one see it," said he, point
ing to the gentleman, "for papa wants
him to think that he is out.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

sPAn elderly lady, on telling her
age, remarked that she was born on
the 22d Of April. Her husband, Who
was present, observed, II always
thought you was born on the "frst" Of
April" "People might well Judge So"
responded the matron, "in the choice
made Of husband"
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ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.
New YoRx, Sept. ], 1850.

Tn, steamship Atlantic, Captain
West, reached her dock abou, two O
clock this afternoon, having left Liver
pool a. ha!Epast eleven O'CLOCK, 2ist
uli.
She brings upwards Of l30 passen-
gers, among them Jenny Lind. The
excitement to receive her was inn
mense, aud enthusiasm was great She
bowed respectfully 10 the crowd, and
seemed highly delighted and in excel
lent spirits. Jules Benedict and Sig
nor Bellitte are amongs, the passengers
At Liverpool, the excitement was
50 great to take farewell Of her,
that special steamer had to De en-
gagged to take her on board She made
herself extremely agreeable the whole
passage, and on one occasion gave a
concert for the benefit Of the sailors,
which realized go sterling. On her
arrival here, she proceeded at once to
the Irving House.
The Havre Cotton market is exceed
ingly dull; prices unchanged.
The Wheat crop in England is
thought to be below the average, and
great portion of the potatoe crop it is
feared will be lost
The accounts from SchIeswig re-
ports complete suspension of,he op-
crations Of both armies in the field, but
III? general impression is that the still
ness will not be of long dura,ion.-
/ Some of the aew German recruits are
said to be already murmuring at the in
activity to which they are compelled
\ to submit.
Advlces from b Belgium state that a
large tract Of the country, presents a
most melancholy harvest scene for
II iltd' " wv IliIts, al tIlt loNldIlus are
flooded and the Corn floating about
Thousands of acres Of water s,reach on
each side Of the railway, and nigh, be
taken for lakes were it not for the
\ rows of trees that mark the margin of
the submerged fields.
The Austrian Government has rejec-
ted the proposition Of the Lambardo
Venetian deputies relative to the loan
Of one hundred and twenty million fl J.
rims, the Government not wishin5 10
pledge itself not 10 issue any paper mo-
ney in those provinces
The reception of the President OF the
French in the Provinces continues to
be Of the most enthusiastic character.
The dates from Labuan are TO the
10th Of June-the American Envoy
had also called Labuan ON board the
U. $. Friga,c Plymouth and inspected
/ the coal mines.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

o. Perhaps the ultra furious course
Of Mr. Toombs upon the slavery ques-
ton, may in some part be accounted
fo-, by the fact that within year or
two, he has bough, Of the State Of
Texas some $4,000 acres Of land,
somewhere, we understand, near the
disputed line.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

A Coop ToAsT AT an assembling
of machinists at Cochituate Grove the,
other day, the following toast was CIV
en-:
Tue GENTLEMEN OF THE Quill
The public catarers to the intellect -
May their provisions be sailed with
charity and seasoned with truth
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

VALUATION or New BEDFo D.
The mercury states that the assessed
valuation Of property in that city, as
gathered from the official returns Just
competed, is: Personal property, ell,
l02, ,450: real estate, S70ls,75O,-to
tai, SIS, ,I2I, 200. The rate Of assess
mcnt $3.50 per 81 900.
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seven mile

WHOSE FAULT Is 1T Several of our
exchanges fail 10 come TO hand regularly.
But one number of that spirited and inter-
es,ing little journal, the Newport Daily
News" has been received bv US IN the last
two weeks. There's IA screw loos some
where. '-Noyok Courier.
Our NAL man promises 10 be more pune
iual in future, brother Shields.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

On Saturday, Rev. Mr.. Pullen, of
Frankfort, Me. left home for O.dtown,
on an exchange of pulpit. He was un-
well, and after arriving at Oldtown cut
both his legs and wrists and each side
Of his throat. lie was not expected to
recover, although alive, at the last ac.
counts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

GA man by the name Of Dyer, about,
GO years Of age, committed suicide, by
hanging himself upon a tree in his orchard !,
a, Adamsvllle. He went ou, after his
cattle, and no, returning to breakfast, some
of the family went 10 cal him, and found
him hanging upon the ttee, quiIs dead
No cause is known for the rash act.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

Fine IN PRoWpENcE. Two barns
with their contents, situated in the
rear Of High street and occupied by
Doct. Davis, were totally destroyed by
FIRE yesterday afternoon about s o..
clock.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

Ou-Messrs. D. J. & N. Fl. Gould, have
a large variety of Fancy Costumes, Masks,
&C., at the Hall Of the Ocean House
Those wishing any OF these articles should
call there a, once, and select such as they
desire to wear at the Fancy Ball, to-mor-
row night.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

Ngw PROCESS ~ DAcuERRGoryprsc.-
A patent has been granted 10 John A.
Wbipple the Daguereo,ypist, and VIII
liam B. Jones Of Boston, as the original
inventors Of The process OF 'ahing Dsguer.
,eo,ypes or Pso,osropb- p ,l'ss o,
ass
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

LoNc.-The length Of the counters
for the display of the articles at the
Worlds Fair in London will be abou;
seven miles.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

AN OLp TRAvELLER.-Nr. Nc Don
ough, l04 years Of age, lacking IA days
is in town and stopping a. Bielbys
on the packet dock. lie is n residea,
Of East Cambridge, Mass, and left
home on the 5th of March last, on a
pleasure trip to Texas and the valley OF
Mississippi. lie is now on his return; he
is a hearty old gentleman and evinces
lIveliness and intelligence. We be
lieve he has given up the idea of going
to California for the present He bears
honorable scars of wounds received in
several battles Of the revolution.-- nj.
ca Gdz.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05
DEN MARK.

The marriage of the King Of Den
mark, (Morganie) on the 9TH Of Aug
ust, with Madlle Lola Rasmussen, who
was formerly milliner is again con-
iirmcd, and II is stated she exercised
great power over The King. She was
raised 70 the ,ilc Of Baroness Danner.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05
WAsn.noron. Aug. 90.

The Republic publshes MIR. Mcken'
mans letter Of iesig. alton as Secretary ol
the lu,erior. Il L. addressed To Presiden
\ Fillmore. and is rendered afier the most
s;r:ous and anxious dclibcraiion. Mr.. Nc
KEENAN, says:
my DEAR SIR,
] respectfully tender 10 you my res
ignaiion Of the Department, Of the Interior,
TO which You did me the honor Of callin g
me.
This determination has not been eached
without the NEST serious and anxious de-
liberation.
A consciousness Of my peculiar tempera-
men,- which too readily responds TO caus
es OF excitement and depression-would
have prompted me in The first place to de-
cline the offer but the kind manner Of the
appointment, accompanied by the good
wishes of the Cabinet and backed by The
pressing urgences Of friends, made so
strong an impression upon me, as TO leave
no alternative bat TO accept.
A brief experience Of the arduous labors
and onerous responsibilities. however, in
connection with considera ions of a private
and domestic nature which press with great
force, have brought me to the conclusion
that due regard for the interests Of my
family and myself require my Withdrawal.
In thus dissolvlng my brief official ssso-
citation with you, permit me to say that |
cherish conflen, reliance upon the pat
rio,sm, capabi,y and worth Of every mem
Der of the Administration and hopeful as
surance Of is success.
To this end, no effort of mine in my re-
ttement shall at any time be wanting.
May also assure you of my CRATE ful
appreciation OF the kindness extended to
me BY you and your official associates.
With respec', and sincere regard,
] am yours, faithfully,
THOMAS NJ. 5. McKENNAN.
To his Eycsl'ency, MiLL,RD FILLMORE,
President of the United States.
Juan Fernandez, the old residence
of Al;x Selkirk, (Robinson Crusoe,
and his man Friday, has been visited
lately, aud his caves discovered. The
island is l3 miles long and four wide;
its shores are pile of barren rocks,
some of them 2000 feet high, .plintered
and separated by earthquakes. Wild
horses and goats, of excellent eating,
abound Fish are abundant, and lob
s.ers easily procured. The soil is ex-
cellent for potatoes and corn peaches
and grapes thrive in every valley, aud
strawberries in their reason. The is
land is resorted 10 for wood and water.
Juan f. is now the Botany Bay Of Chill
A writer who was there March llth
says:
I" |, afr ,rds very Indifferent harbor,
aud has only twelve inhabitants, FIVE
men and seven women, all Chilians,
except one man, who said he was gov
crner of the island, that his name was
Worth md that he was native Of
Maine. lie had lived OH the island three
years. There are FIVE houses or huts
mlde Of poles interviewer with straw,
affording good protection from the
weather"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

CossssoEsEsr.-Tbs eiebiy.Grsi com
neneemsn, Of B,,rp rnistIsi'y ,il he
o. lsbrsis1 to jay.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

"What are you about my dearl" said
his grandmother to a little boy who
was sizing along the room, and cast
ing furiIve glances at a gentleman,
who was paying visit.
81 am tying, grandmama, TO steal
papa's hat out Of the room, without let
ting that one see it," said he, pointing
TO the gentleman, "lor papa wants hm
10 think that he is out"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

o. The $. s.cctacles worn by Wash
ington, Throughout the Revolutionary
war, are at present in possession of a
venerable lady by name Of March, in
Detroit. They are of a heavy silver
frame, with very large, round glasses,
constructed IN the old style.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

The b:st way TO" expand the ehee,'
IS to have a large best inside il
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

A Nav EaTsRPRIs.. Or readers viii
b. gra;ided To learn by references 10 an i'd
ver;isemekt in another cn'unn, that a
steambcM 10 10 be started on our river, %
make excursions dawn the river and Bay
during the next week.
We learn that the object Of the en,erpri
sing citizens who have chartered III, beau
hful steamboat Water l. ly is to ascertain
by actual experiment the prac,icahiliiy of
establishing q line OF communication be-
tween Boston and Newport, via Taunton.
Before the day of steamboats, and rail-
roads, Taun'on was known as the half
,cdy house between Boston and Newport.
But since these ianora,ions and espec-
ialy since the extension Of the Fal
r yer Railroad from Mlrick's To Bos-
ton, the crowd Of PERSONS who throng to
this deservedly popular watering place, pass
ou- village at a respectful distance.
If a steamboat can be constructed which
shall combine comfort with the requisite
speed -one of a sufficiently light craush,
of water to como up to the Weir a, any
time OF tide, we ara confden, ihis would
be The mos, popular route. We come TO this
conclusion from the fact that it would be
the shortest, the cheapest, AMI most pleas
ant route. The direc. course from Boston
to Newport is through Taunton. With
fair compensation to a steamboat, added to
the present low rates charged between this
and Boston by Railroad, it would become
The rheapes, line; and as to The beauty Of
the scenery down our river, we are willing
TO assert, that there is no river in New
Eng and, which has upon its banks that
which is more delightful. - Taunton Wing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

A VERSATILE EDlroR. The Paris
correspondent, Of the New York Com
mercial speaks Of an editor who, some
time since, edited three papers at the
same time IA bitter RoyaIst, modcr-
ate Independent, and a fana,Ical Socill-
ist, Of the CADET scho l. In each one
he played his character city,
Sometimes he amused himself by carry
ing on furious discussion between his
three papers, striking terrible blows at
himself, and parrying them with grea,
ski
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

BURIAL or JOHN w. WEBsTER.-The
body Of Prof Webster was dressed for the
tomb, at the Jail on Friday afternoon, by
John Peake, Undertaken, ami placed in a
mahogany coffin. A, nboui 8 o'clock il
was removed by the private entrance to
Lowell street, where besrse vas in wait.
ing, and c. nveysd to his late residence in
Cambridge. Funeral services were there
performed in presence Of the family and a
few friends OF the deceased, by Rev. DR..
Walker The remains we're then replaced
in the hearse, and ~ilhuu, any funeral
train, conveyed TO Mount Auburn. ! here
al,ne, Ia The silence and darkness Of nigh,
at sbou, ! o'clock, the earthly remains Of
Prof John w. Webster were deposited in
tho family tomb.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

Lord Byron presented the late Mr..
Murray, his publisher, with hand
some Bible, as birthday present. 1t
was afterwards found that the profane
wit had. in passage Of the Testament,
erased the word "robber," and substl-
tuted tina, Of publisher" so that the
passage read, "Now, Barrabbas was
publisher.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-09-05

61-"A PoLITE MAS."-My deceased
uncle was The most polite gentleman in the
world. lie was maklog voyage on the
DInube; the boat sunk: all the passengers
went I, the bot m My uncle was just at
the point Of drowning, lie got his head
above water r once, took off his Lat, and
said" Lad es and gentlemen! you viii
please TO excused" aud down he went.