The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-14
TWO CENTS.
The Watering Pisces.
OUR FASHIONABLE coRREsPoSDEscy.
kEWPoRT. II. l.. Aug. 10. 1871

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NEWPORT, X. l., Aug. 10, 1850.
Mr.. Clay So,oxrntng IN Quietnde-ADrsemseNts-
Caution TO Passengers.
Mr.. Clay intends remaining here for about q
fortnight, but is determined to be quiet. lie has
been invited to Bosom, and may, perhaps, 60 On
there when perfectly recruited in health. He il
improving daily, and takes his walks generally
alone; and this day he commenced sea bathing.
lie continues to receive, at the Bellevue, the visits
OIL not alone, the admirers of his political course.
but people of all shades Of opinions Mr.. and Mrs.
calvert, who accompanies Mr.. Clay to Newport,
are constantly with him. Numbers are still daily
Hooking here, aud but few eeem inclined 10 leave
the enjoyment Of THE water side, the attractions
o. which are not confined TO scenic beauties. rural
drives, or aquatic excursions. Amongst the recent
bellies who have arrived, is MISS Sprague the
amable daughter Of the distinguished Judge
Sprsgue, of Boston.
A grand instrumental concert was given by the
GeIR,ania band, last evening, in the din2g saloon
of the Atlsntc Hotel, which was attended
by numerous and fashionable audience, con-
sistng OF the vsiters at the prncipsi hotels. The
programme presented a rare and choice seeclio~-
foni many favorite composers, and the several
pieces were performed In style which delighted
the company and drew forth rapturous applause.
Mr.. Vincent Wallace, the eminent musical COM
poser and pisDlst-the far-famed author of the,
opera OF Mariana, is stopping at the Ocean House
but, regret TO say, has been suffering, for somo
weeks past, from weakness of one Of his eyes,
which endangered its sight, brought on by an in
cessant devotion TO his art, and has prevented him
from completing various compositions which he IN
under engaktme to furnish TO the principal thea
tres in Europe and the United States Mr.. Wal
lace 10, however, far recovered as to be able
TO resume his professional engagements, and ho
purposes giving concert, at the Ocean House, ON
Thursday evening next The whole town is alive,
on the tI-tee Of expectation, and hundreds will
flock 10 hear one of the most celebrated Of modern
European musical authors pc rform some Of his own
compositions. Mr. Wallace will be aided by his
sister alady who has gained considerable celebrity
as q vocsliss. and Madlle Stopper will also assist
in the concert.
as a vast number Of the liyhttngered gentry seem
to delight in country excursions. Several geutie-
men had their poke Is pckedIof sums Of money on
hoon eon,sin;"p ranshis docnmsass and pSsct
for a large amount, was distracted from one gen.
tleman on board, but the thief, finding he cosld
make no use of its contents, threw il among the
pae kages Of goods on board. where il was dscov-
cred by one Of the crew and given to the clerk.
whs forw arded it 10 the owner. The gentleman
had, in the meantime, offered reward of $50 for
its recovery.
TUESDAY, August l3, 1850.
Mr.. Clay dimes, to-day, with Mr.. J. Prescott
Hall, the United States District Attorney, at his
iRis town. where few seiec, friends are invited to
meet the veteran Senator OF Kentucky All will,
however, be quiet and in acc ordance with the hon
orable gentleman's desires; II will be perfectly
private dinner party, where he may partake Of the
enjsyments Of private hospitality, free from the
tolls Of speeches and the hustle Of public demon
which he has, IN every instance, endeav-
ered TO avoid his present sojourn at this delight
full retreat
Mr.. Clay s daily improving in health and strength,
and gaining fresh vIgor to hight the battles Of his
country, when the time next connes.to demand his
active and efficient services.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass, August IL, 1850.
Brutal Assatlt-Aocident to Stxdent-Collegs
Tronbles-Fashionabis Movements Mr.. Bsesa-
mans Engagement IN Observation-Disclosures
Rasisoad, r. r..
There has been a terrible act of violence commit
ted by some party unknown, upon the person ofs
sInster Of this town, who was most brutality treat
ed. The villain catered the house while she was
asleep. on Sunday morning, and while the family
were at church, attempted to rsvish her, covering
her face with the pillows, and In the struggle IN
fcting wound upon her neck, causing much loss
OF blood. lie did not, however, succeed IN his at
tempt, and being alarmed AT the sight of blood ef-
fected hrs escape In the excitement and terror Of
the poor woman she quite forgot all recollection q
the villain, and could not now sdsntify him. An
ind gnation meeting was held last evening at the
Town Hall, and efforts we're made to detect tho
party, but without success.
A young gentleman Of Amherst College, from
Natchez, MIR. Robert Stewart, met with a serious
accident day or two since. HIS horse ran away
with him, and he was precipitated to the ground.
breaking one Of his legs ia lhc most severe
manner.
The faculty Of Amhers, College have commenced
the vacatonby dismissing, for very slight ebulli-
ton II feeling, natural To youth, some suspected
div,duals. Il 10 strange that professors do not
understand how % control young genilcncn With
out disgracing them. In this instance they have
made b great mistake. Why not treat tribes az
such, and not make a ridiculous muss Of nothngf
This house In still the resort Of the fashio1abes-
There are several families from New York Among
Others in town, we have had Captain Spencer, ne
pbew Of exS.cTetary Spencer, with his own car
mage, &c. &c.
MIR buchanan, the great traRedian, il still here
though see HIM seldom, NJ he - always at hI~
studns. he Is engaged BY Mr.. Barry, 90 appear IN
Boston on the second Of September, when ne will
bring out his new tragedy.
The travel on the Springfield and Norihamptoa
railroad surpasses all former years. Mr.. Hoat, the
superintendent, and Mr. Burroughs, the conductor,
are very civil 10 passengers, and make everything
sgre cable. How mucb there ~ in the snile OF q
conductor OF railroad-is there not w.
TRAorpY ~ TrSAs-A shockiDr affair recently
took place in Texas. A Mr.. Wiley, living upos
the Sabine, near Van Zsndf, had SEPARATED from
his wife II sTpears that he Afterwards viasird her
at house in the n.ighborhood, wbrre she was
residing aud proposed division Of the rtoisry,
TO which she consented. lie thea TOOK hcf bchaad
him, on his horse, aud procecJrd Ia tse., former
house. which they reached upon apparent, friendly
teImr. During The division Of the properly, he re-
quested her 10 walk out In the yard win him AZ
soon they left tie house, he shot her hssd with
a pistol, and mounted ms horse 60 escape. A num-
Der Of citizens followed and overlook han In Rusk
county, and Killed him ~ %. Ptoaess<.
Fair OF the New ora state Axy,c.is~r.f
tostesy.