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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31
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MusIc.---The grandest Office Of music

MusIc.---The grandest Office Of music
ia that in which, no doubt, it originated
---that in which, early, it had its first
culture; in which, latest il has its best
1--WE mean its office in religion. In the
sanctuary it was born, and in the ser
vice of God it arose with sublmity
with which il could never have been in
srired in the service ofpleasure. More
assimilated than any other art to the
spiritual nature of man, il affords me.
dium Of expression the most congenial to
that nature. Compared with tones that
breathe out from profound, a spiritual
ly musical soul, how poor is any allego-
ry which painting can present, or that
symbol can indicate. The soul is invis-
ible its emotions admit no more than
itself Of shape or limitation. The relig-
ious emotions cannot always have even
verbal utterance. They often seek an
entrance yet nearer TO the infinite /; and
such they find in music. You cannot de-
lineate n feeling, at most you can but
suggest it by deineation. But in music
you can by intonalon directly give the
feeling. Thus related TO the unseen soul,
music is voice for faith, which is in it.
self the realization Of things not sccn.---
And waiting as the soul is amidst
troubles and tolls, looking upward from
the earth, and onward out of time, for
a better world or purer life, in its be-
lieving and glad expectancy, music is
the voice ofits hope. In the depression
and dependency of conviction (; in the
struggles Of repentance in the consola-
tons and rejoicing Of forgiveness in the
worldless calm Of internal peace, music
answers to the mood, and soothingly
breaks the dumbness Of the heart. For
every charity that can sanctily and bless
humanity, music has its sacred meas
ures and well does goodness merit the
richest harmony Of Heaven. Sorrow,
also, has its consecrated melody. The
wounded spirit and the broken heart are
attempered and assuagcd by the muir
murings of divine song. A plaintive
hymn soothes the departing soul. 1t
mingles with weeping in the house Of
death. 1t BELTS the solemn ritual of the
grave. The last supper was closed with
ahymn, and many martyr for Him
who went from that supper to His ago
ny, made their torture jubilant in songs
ofpraise.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31
AFRICAN CoLoNIzATIoN-LETTER OF
REV. Mr.. GURLEY.
Washington, Oct. 10Th, Is;

Washington, Oct. ION, lS3O.
Nv Dear Sir :--Anxious though for
many years OH the subject Of African
Colonization, and all my observations
during my recent visit 10 the Republic
of Liberia, have led me to the conclu-
sion that no higher duty is imposed by
| Providence upon the Government Of the
| United States. than thar of encouraging
and aiding the voluntary establishment
of our free people ofcolor on the Alri-
can coast Whether we regard their
! interests or our own, reasons, numerous,
/ various, and full of beneiicence, are sug-
! gested for their emigration to the land OF
! their fathers. The greatest of these
reasons is undoubtedly the good TO be
accomplished, through their influence
and labors in the civilization of Africa,
/ n work the mightiest and the most hon
orabe which remains 10 be accomplished
in the progress ofthe human race.
The establishment ofthe line ofsteam-
ers which you contemplate, under the
auspices of the United States Govern
ment, will be among the most sure and
efficient means that can be devised in
the promotion of this vast and most ben
evolent enterprise by making known to
our free people Of color the rich and un-
bounded Inheritance of honor, wealth,
liberty, and general prosperity which is
open to them in Africa, by disclosing to
the American people the motives which
should dispose them to assist their emil
grafton, thus uniting the sentiments Of
the white and colored races in the Uni
ted States in scheme advantageous to
both, limited in its benefits to neither,
but encompassng in its philanthropy
one entire quarter otthe world, and that
the most miserable, and certainly, if less
directly, all her dispersed and afflicted
children.
Having become personally acquainted
with the climate, soil, resources, people,
and government ofthc republic of Libe-
ria, feel assured that the diffusion of
correct Information in regard TO that
country will increase tcn-fold the inter
est now felt by the white and cOlored
races in the United States, in the desti-
ny of that free, independent, and Chris
tian State. There, will il soon be seen,
is the inviting field for the intelligence,
the enterprise, the energy, the plilan-
tUTODy, dIlu lIlC VI NOuS Vi
Africa and with them once there es-
tablished as virtuous, industrious, agri-
cultural, and commercial people, our on
! ly rivalry will be which shall most excel
in offices of good will, which derive lar
gest advantages from the interchange Of
| those benefits which ever mutually at
tend the friendly commercial intercourse
of nations. ! cannot believe that our
Government will long withhold its favor
from Liberia, or hesitate to adopt cti-
cicnt measures to aid such of our free
people of as may aspire to an unembar-
rassed position, and the distinction ofbe-
coming beneiactors to their race, in Sc
curing a free, happy, and honorable
| home within its limits.
Ihave the honor to be, my dear sir,
Very faithfully yours,
II. II. GURLEY.
George N. Sanders, Esq.
Wash. Repub.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

THE Presidents WIFE.---The Fair
at Castle Garden, presents to its visit
ors one point Of attraction Of a very re-
markable and unique character. 1t is
nothing less than a large gothic arm
chair, backed and cushioned with beau
tifully wrought needle-work in worsted.
The needle work is from the hands Of
the lady of one who now fills the Presi-
dental chair, Millard Fillmore, Presi-
dent Of the United States. 1t is prob
ably the first instance upon record, in
modern times, where the Industrial Ex-
hibition of great nation has been grac-
ed by the handiwork Of the lady Of one
who occupies the position of its Chief
Magistrate. This may, it is to be hoped,
excite the emulation OF the fair daught-
ers Of our Republic. Much time remains
to be redeemed from frivolous suits the
impress must be made strong that its
perpetuity requires the best efforts Of us
all. We hope the ladies will compli-
ment this part of the Exhibition by, an
examination oft, at least.---[N.Y Y Cour-
icr and Enquirer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Great Despatch. We saw last even
ing on the counters of Messrs. Warren
g. Co., lo2 Washington street. some
beautiful Paris Cashmeres and Mousse
lines, which were ordered on the 4th
Of September from choice styles re-
ceved and sold. The order was sent
by the Europa to Messrs. S. Allan &
Co., Paris the cloths were bought and
the goods printed, after its receipt in
Paris, and the goods sent to Havre, and
from Havre TO Liverpool, and came in
the America, 5th Oct. steamer, arriving
early Thursday morning Passing our
Custom House with equal despatch,
they we're on Messrs. w. d Co.'S count
ers for sals in "a days from the date OF
the order, which can be seen and sub
stantiated, ir any doubt this unpreoeden-
fed tour de foree--hcsfon Ererfng
Transcript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

A party of Thirteen Fugitive Slaves
passed through Tamaqua, Schuylkill
county, last Friday, en- route for Canada.
The next day they were followed by two
individuals, who, engaging the assis-
tance of our constable, followed on in
their pursuit. The pursuers succeeded
in overtaking the slaves at Wilksbarre /;
but owing to the strong expression of
feeling manifested by the people in their
favor, they were forced to beat n hasty
retreat. The constable was induced to
follow them under the impression that
they were horse thieves, but on learning
otherwise, he refused to render any fur
ther co-operation.-Phiia. Ledger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Jefrey-The following anecdote Of
this celebrated reviewer will be kecnly
relishcd by all who are often favored
with luxury of proof-reading. Wilson,
his printer, was prodigiously prodigal of
commas, and in marking prooi-sheet
would frequently fill the margin with his
favorite stop. On one occasion he wrote
opposite passage:
"Mr. Jeffrey, is there not some obscu-
rity here 2"
TO this modest hint Jeffrey civily re-
Piled
"Mr J. perceives no obscurity here,
except such as arises from the quantity
of commas which Mr.. Wilson seems to
keep in box by his side. to pepper the
proof with, instead of sand"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

MORGAN JONES AND THE DEVIL
"Why, yes" answered Morgan, ''thcrc's
some truth in that same, sure enough :.
| used 10 meet with him now and then,
but we fell out, and have not seen him
these two months %
"Aye !" exclaimed each OF the party,
shows that Morgan 2"
"Why, then, be quiet, and I'll tell ye
it ALL"
And thercupon Morgan empticd his
pot and had it filled again, and took u
puff of his pipe and began his story.
"Well, them" says he, "you must
know that had not seen his honor for a
long time, and it was about two months
from this time that went one evening
along the brooks shooting wild fowls,
and as was going whistling. along,
whom should spy coming but the dew
il himself But you must know he was
dressed mighty fine, like any grand gen
tleman, though knew the old one well
by the bit of his tail which hung out at
the bottom Of his trowsers Well, ne
came up, and says he, morgan, how
are ye ?" And says |, touching my hat,
pretty well your honor, l thank ye.'
And then says he, "Morgan, what arc
ye looking after, and what's that, long
thing yc're carrying with ye ~ And
says |, ''Pm only walking out by the
brook this fine evening, and carrying my
backy pipe with me to smoke" Well,
you all know the old fellow is mighty
fond of the backy, so, says he, Morgan
let's have smoke, and I'll thank; ye."
And says !, "you're mighty welcome"
So ! gave him the gun and he put the.
muzzlc in his mouth to smoke, and thinks
|, 81 have you now old boy" cause
you see, wanted to quarrel with him;
so pulled the trigger, and of, went the
gun, bang, right into his mouth. 'PuG
says he, when he pulled it ou, of his
mouth, and stopped minute TO think
about it, and says he, ID strong
backy, Morgan!" Then he gave me
the gun, and looked huff and walked.
of, and sure enough, I've never seen him
since. And that's the way go, rid OF
the old gentleman, my boys"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31
Fast !Shdring.-The st Louis Re-
veille tells the following good story.


"Three brothers, bearing a remarka-
BILE resemblance to one another, are in
the habit of shaving at a barber's shop
in Oliver street. A few days since one
Of the brothers entered the shop early in
the morning, and was duly shaved by a
German who had been at work in the
establishment for one or two days. A
bout IL o'clock another brother came in
and underwent similar operation at
the hands of another person. In the E.
vening the third brother made his ap-
pearance, when the German dropped his
raz,r in astonishment, and exclaimed :
"Vell, mine cot dat man hash the fast
est beard ever saw. shaves him dis
mornin, another shaves him at dinner
times, and he comes back now nit his
beard SO long as it never was"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

G-A creature in the form ofa man,
bearing the name of West, beat out the
brains Of n noble horse on Friday last,
near Dedham. The horse was one Of a
six horse team, used in drawing stone.
A rain had rendered hill, up which he
was driving load, muddy, and the load
stuck After beating his horses cruel
ly, cursing all who demonstrated. and re-
fus,ng assistance, he cooIIy took heavy
roller, knocked one horses brains out,
and hitching pairofho to his neck
dragged him aside. He has been ar
rested.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

RACING FUNERALs.-On Sunday af-
ternoon three funerals got into race
for the priority Of the road" on Milk
Row in Somerville, during which one oi
the hearscs was smashed up, the coffin
thrown, and other damage done TO car
riages and human faces. The coffin
thrown out of the hearsc was taken on
he shoulders of four men, and in that
way conveyed to the burial ground in
Cambridge. Such races have become
quite too irequent-Boston Mail
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

SEwARD's Love FOR CLAy.---At a
Wing meeting at Troy, Hon. Mr.. Full
Ter stated in the course ola speech which
he made, that while the Compromise
question was pending before the United
States Senate, Mr.. Seward proposed to
Senator Rusk, that if he would defeat
Mr.. Clay's Bill that he (Scward) would
join him (Rusk) in giving Texas better
terms than Mr.. Clay's Bill gave"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

epLovc is the weapon which Omni.
potence reserved TO conquer rebel man,
when all the rest has failed. Reason he
parties fear he answers blow for blow
future interest he meets with present
pleasure; but love, that sun against
whose melting beams winter cannot
stand-that soft, subduing slumber,
which wrcstlcs down the giant-there is
not one human being in a million whose
clay heart 10 hardened against love
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

That nobility is the trucst, which u
man derives, not from his predigree, but
from himself; that excelency is the great
est, which is personal that glory is the
most estimablc, which is fixed in our in
tclectual and moral attributes, not that
which man locks up with his cash, or
puts by with his ribbons.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Wreck Of the Lerington--We learn
that the Wrecking Company now at work
on the ill-fated steamer Lexington, have
succeeded in recovering some of her
machinery, cables, anchors, and small
quantity of gold, and have strong hopes
of recovering other valuables. She lies
100 feet below the surface.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

A letter from Havana of Oct, 3, says
THE first peaches ever openly ex-
posed for sale here, l, saw this NOR
ming. They came in ice from Boston,
and were in tolcrable order, Price az
l2,cents each! Lam mistaken if this
does not hiring them out in abundance
next season. 1t would pay for any pos
sible expense ofpacking."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Us-Rhodc Island has the honor offur-
nishing q Presidentess for the Woman's
Rights Convention now in session at
Worcester, Mass. II is Mrs. Pauina w.
Davis, Of Pawtuckct She is only
Rhode Islander by marriage we should
be ashamed to find genuine Rhode
Island woman engaged in any such
small business,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

GTA bright and beautiful bird is
Hope It comes TO US mid the darkness,
and sings the sweetest song when our
spirits are saddest and when the lone
soul 10 weary and longs TO pass away, it
MARBLES it's sunniest notes, and tightens
again the slender fibres Of our hearts
that Grief has been tearing away.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Jenny Lind al The Siredes' Church,
A sensation Of no ordinary character
was created in Southwark yesterday by
the visit of Mile Jenny Lind to the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church of Gloria Del,
in Swanson street, below Christian, het-
ter known rs the sold Swedcs' Church.
The congregation in attendance was
very large and the crowd in the vicini
ty of the Church also large. An excel
lent discourse was delivered by the pas
tor, Rev. J. G. Clay, from the text,
"What shall do to inherit life ?''--and
the choir was full and effective.
At the close oft services, Mile Lind
received the greetings of numerous des-
cendants of the-pioneer cmigrants from
her own native land, who settled upon
the banks OF the Delaware, on the hunt
ing grounds of the Wcccacocs, and were
the original founders of the time-honored
cdficc, within the sacred walls of which
she had been permitted to Worship
Mile Lind responded to the congratula-
tons and welcome she received, in an
expressive and silent manner. The as
sociations of this place, and the warmth
other reception, affected her TO tears.
She expressed her most heartfelt
qualification at her visit -PhH Gazette
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

LIauoR DID IT.-Magistrate-What
brought you here, sir =?
neutrality-suspicious. Please your
honor.
Magistrate-Then, | suppose, liquor
had nothing to do with it.
Prisoner-Yes, sir, they were both
drunk.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Mew Reason for the Perpetuity Of The
Union.--A Western orator, haranguing
his audience on the vast extent and over
whelming population of the American
Republic, exclaims by way Of climax,
Faneuil Hall was its cradle, but whar
shall we find timber enough for its cof-
fin 7"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

nTUnder the new rules Of etiquette,
il is perfectly correct for a gentleman,
when he fnos a lady in storm to ten
der her his umbrella, provided she will
walk with him instead Of taking the ar
tjcle from him and allowing him to 60
of in another direction through the pelt-
ing shower.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

With love, the heart becomes fair
and fertile garden, glowing with sun
shine and warm hues, and exhaling
sweet odors but without it, it is bleak
desert covered with ashes,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

The Journal Of Commerce thinks that
the Democrats will have majority on
joint ballot in Florida. The National
TntelIigencer thinks the Legislature will
be Whig.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

PATRIOTIC MovEMENTs.-Messrs Cobb
Toombs, Stephens, and Wellborn are
canvassing the State Of Georgia with
great zeal, and are advocating the cause
of Union with the happiest effect where
ever they appear.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

nfA Hungarian Unitarian preacher
driyen lately from, the old home of Con
,inental Unitarianism, spoke in Latin
freely at the Unitarian Convention M
Springfield, and an Interpretation Of his
address was furnished by Rev. Mr.. o.
rood Of New York.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

"The Memphis Enquirer says that,
a. few days since cask of bacon was O.
pened by Messrs. Cook & Hawley, of
that city, and they found therein thirty
nine pounds Of pine knots The cask
was received from st. Louis.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

The reason why editors are so apt to
have their manners spoiled, is because
they receive from one correspondent and
other such vast number Of evil COM
munications
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

FRuaALrTY ifit be not a virtue, i, is ut
least a quality which can seldom exist
without some virtues, and without which,
few virtues can exist.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

The trial Of Samuel Drury, Senior,
for having in his possession counterfeit
money is now progressing in Brooklyn,
New York.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

uPThe Germanians have commen-
ced their series Of Winter Concerts in
Baltimore, which are attended by crow
ded audiences.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

~ Part OF the Turkish Mediterran-
can squadron are about to sail for Eng
land, and part for the United States, the
latter being the longest cruise on record
Of ships belonging 10 the Sultan.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Barnum's wooly horse died at Bridge
port last week. He was an old borken
down nag when Barnum first dressed
him up in tufts oiwool.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Mr.. G.. p. r. James, the novelist,
has declared, in the proper court, his
intention to become n citizen of the u
nited States. Mcssrs. Stringer & Town
send, of New York, have contracted
with him for a new novel, which is to
appear as Il serial in the pages of their
International Monthly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Silence never shows itself to so great
an advantage as when it is made the re-
ply to calumny and defamation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

nThe entire military force Of the
United States for.ihe present year, is
estimated at nearly 100000 Of men.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

nTThe Russiaa language will be in
troduced ns the official language into,
Poland, on the lst Of January next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Fashionable society generally has but
two faults first, in being holow-headed;
and secondly, hollow-hearted.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31
WHOLE NO. 1851.
ROME

On the Both Of September Doct Wise
man was named Cardinal, at Consis-
tory at Rome, under the title Of Arch
bishop Of Westminster. The ceremony
ofinvesting him with the cap was per-
formed with great pomp. Ten out Of
the fourteen present Cardinals have
been chosen from foreign StaicA
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Virtue forgives injury, even as the
sandal tree perfumes the hatchet that
ielIs it.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

Speaking ofcheap things---It costs but
trihe TO get n wife, but dosn't she some
times turn out little dear ?
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-31

No denunciation is so eloquent, as the
silent influence of a good example.