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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
Approved September 80, 1850.

AN ACT to authorize the Secretary Of
the Treasury to permit vessels from
the British North American provinces
to lade and unade at such places in
any collection district Of the United
States as he may designate.
(SEC. ~ Be IL enacted by The Senate
and House Of Representatives ofthe Uni
ted States of america in Congress assem-
sembied, That the Secretary of the
Treasury, with the appreciation of the
President Of the United States, provid
ed the latter shall be satisfied that eimi-
lar privileges are extended TO vessels of
the United States in the colonies here
matter mentioned, il hereby authorized
under such regulations as he may pres
crbe, to protect the revenue from fraud,
to permit vessels laden with the prod
ucts of Canada, New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Ed
wards Island, or either Of them, to ladc
or unlade at any port or place within
any collection district of the United
States which he may designate and if
any such vessel entering port or place
SO designated, to ladc or unlade, shall
neglect or refuse to comply with the
regulations so prescribed by the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, such vessel and
the owner or owners, and master there
Of shall be subject to the same pena,-
ties as if no authority under this act had
been granted to ladc or unladc in such
port or place.
Approved September 26, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
Browning.

Browning.
(SEc. ID BE ii enacted by The Senate
and House Of fRepreSen aiires Of the Uni
red States Of America IN Congress assem-
bted, That the Secret,ry of the Interior
be authorized to place the name of Leu
right Browning, widow Of the late Lieu
tenant Robert l.. Browning, on the list
Of naval pensions, and that she be al
lowed, annually, for the peri,d of five
years, the pension now provided by law
for the widows Of Lieutenants of the
navy who die in service said pension
to commence the twelfth day of August,
one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
Approved September 90, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
Approved September 26, 1850.
AN ACT to increase the Commissariat

AN ACT to increase the Commissariat
of the United States Army.
(SEc. ~ Be it enacted by the Sen
ate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress
assembled, That there be added to the
subsistence department, four commissa-
rics Of subsistence with the rank ofcap-
tain,. TO be taken from the line Of the ar
my.
SEC. 2. And be il further enacted, That
the senior aid-de-camp Of the Major
General commanding the army, may be
taken from, the captains, or majors, Of
the army, and shall be allowed the pay
and emoluments Of a major Of cavalry.
Approved September &c, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
Later from California.

ARRIVAL OF rms CRESCENT Cry
NsU York. Nor. 2la.--The Steamer.
Crescent City, from Chagrcs via Hava-
M, arrived this event ,g about o.
clock.
The Crescent City. brings 2s0 passcn-
gers, and 81 100000 in gold dust.
The steamer Columbus had arrived
at Panama. She spoke the Caliiorhis.
one day out, bound fr San Francisco,
with 2aO passengers.
The steamer Caroline left San Fran
cisco Oct. 18th, and arrived at Panama
on the Sd inst with 81 ,500Q00.. Tha.
Colpmbus left San Francisco on the
18th Oct, and arrived at Panama the
sth inst. with 100000. The steamer
Confidence arrived at Panama Nov. lst
ID days from Valparaiso. She viii
Leave in two weeks, for San Francisco
The steamer Pacific arrived at Havana
Nov. 10th, with 500 passengers far New
Orleans and New York-the greater.
part for New Orleans also 1921 500 in
gold dust
The new Captain General Of Cuba,
Gen. Don Jose dc la Concha, arrived at.
Havana, in the Spanish steamship Gale
donia. OIL the 18th inst, and took charge
o. the government Of the Island. On
Saturday, he reviewed 1000 regular
troops, OH the'Pasco de Tacon.
The news ofthe admission Of Califor-
MIA into the Union was received at San
Frarcsca Oct, 18th, at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
by the mail steamer, Oregon, Lieut.. Pat.
! terson. u. s. NJ, and caused q universal
outburst of enthusiastic joy, which con
tilued, with roars of canon, huzzas, boz :
| fires and Examinations throughout the
night, and had scarcely slackencd when
the Columbus left, at +. NJ. of ths
10Th ult. The Corporation of San Frar-.
CISCO and the ciiizens generally, were
already making, preparations TO cele-
brate Ike great event with becoming
honors.
when the Crescent City arrived atPort
Royal, Jamaica, on her outward pas
sage, the cholera WAS existing and rag.
ing to. SUCH, an, alarming extent, al
Kingston and other parts of the Island
that it was deemed not prudent by Capt.
Stoddard TO return that way, according
to the usual course, having large num-.
bcr Of passengers.
Extract of letter from Kingston, ia,
dated Nov. 9th, received at Hav ana.
per British. steamer, on the l2ih; II
re yrot 10 st ,te that our Island, especial
ly our city, has been, and still is, suffer
ing from, the cholera. We have had
over 1900 deaths from, October 10th 10
the 9TH inst, within the city alone, and a..
bout 600 in other parts OF the Island. Busi-
ness in consequence is mostly suspended. ,.
and allclasscs are engaged in relicv-
ing the wants Of the poor and sick"
MINING A gentleman.
just down from Domingville, on the.
Fork Of the North Yuba, reports that
the miners in that quarter have been
very successful. The Hawkins Bar Co
have changed. the entire course. Of the
Tuolmne river, and have been amply re
warded for their labor so far.
Five persons were drowned on Chag-.
res bar, in endeavoring TO reach the Pa
cifc in an Indian canoe. Another boat
capsized at the same place, the passen-
gers losing their baggage and $1,000
in gold dust.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

AN ACT to grant n register to the
barque Jas. Patton. Jun'r, now the
Grenadien barque "Bogota."
(Sec. ~ Be il enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives Of the
United States Of America in Congress
assembled, That the Secretary of the
Treasury he and is hereby authorized
and directed, to grant register to the
barque Jas. Patton, Jun'r., owned by
Mr.. Benson, an American citizen, resd-
ing in the city of New York Provided
1t shall be made to appear to the salts
faction of the Secretary Of the Treasury
that the aforesaid barque Jas. Patton,
Jun'r, is an American built vessel, form
erIy owned by the said John Benson,
and conveyed by him to foreign owners
under the name OF "Bogota;' but subse-
quently re-transferred to him, the terms
Of the sale aforesaid not having been
complied with.
Approved Septembcr9, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

D~Chldren are inquisitive bodies,
for instance. "What does ciedre mean
Pa? 'It means TO unite together."-
Does John unite wood when he cleaves
it," "Hcm, well il means TO seperate,"
"Well, Pa, does man separate from his
wife when he ccaves to hcr?" "Hem,
hem, don't ask so many foolish questions
child"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
Remedy for the California Fever,

Remedy for the California Fever
A friend who has seen some service IN
camp life offers to those afflicted with
the prevailing epidemic the following
prescription:
l. Sleep three nights in your wood
house, with the door open and swinging
in The wind-during which time let your
diet be pork, cooked by yourself at
smoking fire in the garden.
2. Improve all the rainy nights in
sleeping between your currant bushes
and garden fence.
3. On the fourth day of your regime
let your diet be mule steak.
4. Thcrcait Dispense with all kinds
Of food save dog meet
If this be followed resolutely. it is con-
fdcntly b>lievcd cure will be effected
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

New FARRIc.-A patent has been Ia
KIN out in England for wearing fabric
composed entirely of fur. II is adapted
to all purposes, either Tor gentlemen or
ladies'. The arirle is lighter softer, fir
mer and warmer than any other material
ever worn as "a covering 10 the human
body. II is the perfected ideais Of clotl.
The soilcst satin " harsh to the touch,
and the finest lambs wool coarse, com
pared with this fabric. II is made into
cloth composed wholly OF fur aud part
elk and part fnr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
AN ACT for the reliefof Captain Ma
than Adams, Of Tennessee.


than Adams, Of Tennessee.
(Src. l. Be ii enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of The Uni
ted States Of America in Congress as
sembied, That the proper accounting Of
ficers of the Treasury settle and adjust
the account Of Captain Nathan Adams,
on the principles ofjustice and equity,
and admit to his credit such sums, not
exceeding three hundred and thirty-fve
dollars and two cents, rs shall be prov
ed to their satisfaction to have been ex
pended in the service of the United
States in the quartermastcr's depart
ment, pertaining to the war with Mcxi-
co.
Approved September 80, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
AN ACT for the relici'of Camfeld Av-

(SEC. /. BE it enacted by the Sem
ate and House of Representatives Of the
United States of America in Congress
assembled That the name of Camfeld
Averill, drafted militia man Of the
State of New York, in the service ofthe
United States, during the war with
Great Britain, be placed OH the roll of
invalid pensions, at the rate of eight
dollars month, commencing July first
eighteen hundred and iorty-eight, to con
tinue during his natural life.
Approved August 30, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
AN ACT for the further relief Of John
Mitchell.

(SEo. ~ BE it enacted by the Sen
ate and House Of Representatives OF the
United States OF America in Congress
assembled That the pension allowed TO
John Mitchell, by the act for his relief,
approved the 18th day Of May, one
thousand eight hundred and forty-eight,
be increased, and that he be paid, semi
annually, from and after the fifteenth
day of May, one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty, at the rate of twenty dol
lars per month, during his life and the
Secretary of War is hereby required to
make said payment accordingly.
Approved August II, 1880.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

nTIn the Leeds Intelligencer, Of Oct
9th, l764, the following appears -
"Latcly died at Liverpool, Mrs. Mayee,
wife OF Mr.. Mayec, who was her nine
teenth husband"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
AN ACT in relation to donations ofland
to certain persons i'm the State OF Ar.

AN ACT in relation to donations ofland
to certain persons in the State OF Ar
kansas.
(Sec. ~ Be it enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of the
United States of America in Congress
assembled. That all claims TO donations
ofland in the State Of Arkansas, which
have been adjudicated and allowed by
the register and receiver of the proper
land district in virtue Of the provisions
of the eighth section Of the act Of Con
gress, approved OH the twenty-fourth Of
May, one thousand eight hundred and
twenty-eight, entitled An act 10 aid
the State of Ohio in extending the Mi
ami Canal from Dayton TO Lake Erie,
and to grant quantity of land to said
State, To aid in the construction Of can
ais authorized by law, and for making
donations of land to certain persons in
Arkansas Territory" and Of other sub
sequent acts OF Congress on the same
subject and which have not been locat-
ed and parent certificates issued there
for, or which having been SO located
were compelled to yield TO other and
prior rights. either in whole or in part,
and not subsequently relocated within
the period fixed by law, may be enter
cd with the register OF any one OF the
land Offices in the State Of Arkansas, at
any time within one year from the pass
age ofthis act, in the same manner and
under the same restrictions and condit-
ions, rs existed prior to the twenty-iourth
day OF May, one thousand eight hun
drcd and thirty-eight, the day last limit
ed for the location of these claims : Pro
vidcd, That no such claim shall be so
located against which fraud has been or
may be alleged until all objection there
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

Dodge, the comic singer who paid
S625 for the first ticket TO Jenny Lind's
concert in Boston, has made great
dodge, of it. He gave performance in
Boston last week, attended by 5000 per-
sons, and another at Salem at which 2,
500 tickets were sold.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
AN ACT TO amend an act entitled An
r n N.tcnn

Il
act for the relief of ID. A. Watson.
(SEc. l.) Be- enacted by The Senate
and House of Representatives ofMe Uni
ted States Of America IN Congress as
sembied, That the act entitled An act
Tor the relief ofD. A. Watterston," ap-
proved August fourteen, one thousand
eight hundred and iorty-cight, be so
modified and construed as to make the
sum therein specified, payable to said
Watterston for travelling expenses in
Cured while acting as assistant survey
or of Louisiana, during the fourth quar-
ter ofeghtccn hundred and iorty-iour,
and the fret quarter Of eighteen hun
red and forty-fvc, instead Of for his sal
airy during that time, as is enormously
provided by said act.
Approved September 20, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

H. The Northampton Gazette says
that on the day of the State election
Peter Princely, an. Englishman, Of that
town, aged one hundred and fre years
voted the Wing ticket heing the first
vote he ever cast. He presented him
self to vote last year, but had not then
been taxed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

BURGLAR KILLEp-A negro burglar,
in New Orleans, was shot on the Sth
inst, by German named Christof,
whose house he was robbing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

AN ACT for the relief of Shelton FELTON,.
(Sec. ~ BE il enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives Of the
United States of America in Congress
assembled, That the Secretary OF the
Interior be required TO place the name
of Shelton FELTON, upon the roll of in
valid pensioners, and that the said Felt
on be entitled to receive the sum OF ten
dollars per month during his natural life
to commence Oh the first day of Janua-
ry, eighteen hundred and fifty.
Approved September l6, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

Us-A gentleman just returned TO this
country from "A tour in Europe, was
asked how he liked the Ruins OF Pompc-
ii. "Not very WELL" was the reply,
they are 30 much out of repair!"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

Father Nathep.-This distinguished
advocate of temperance arrived at New
Orleans from st. Louis, on the llth
last.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
Sober, steadfast and dcmure. ,

met one ef this fashion last week.
Her sorrows had served only TO soften
her charms, as age mellows picture.
Her brilliant eyes, which have oft
times seen dance for Joy, had lost none of
their power, but they were more sub
ducd, they seemed to be looking beyond
the grave, longing TO oin her liege lord
in one eternal bliss of welded love2
"When your husband died." said l.
"earth lost bright ornament, but heav
en- gained saint" A tear OF sorrow
stood in the widows eye, but a CLEAN of
religious hope and resignation melted it
away. 81 need not tell you," continued
], 'that, search the wide world you can
not find his fellow--you already know
that full we'll"
The fair bercnved one clutchcd my
hand convuIsivcly: had touched the
riSht cord--nature burst iorth-a very
torrent of tears gusheJ from har eyes
like unto an earthquake hcavcd her
breast even the counterfeit present
ment OF Niobe, upon her came so seem
I'D to catch the soft Infection" and rain
alabastcr tears! and in sweet and bro
ken accents the beautiful mourncr thus
sobbcd out-"lll bet do ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

Female PRoGRess.-Eight young la
dies have been awarded diplomas, at the
Obcrlin College Ohio. One ofthem was
ia colorcd young lady" One of the la
dies who has finished the theological
course intends to devote herself TO preach
ny.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
AN ACT for the relief of Winthrop S.
HARDING.

Harding.
(Sec. /. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives Of the
United States of America in Congress
assembled, That the notes or bonds
against Winthrop S. Harding one OF
the sureties of Benjamin Rush CAN'T, be
credited with the sum of two thousand
one hundred and ten dollars, being the
amount ofmoney received by the Unit
ed States belonging to said CAN'T, and
which should be allowed him OH said
Judgment.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That
said Harding be exempted from the pay
ment of interest on the notes executed
by him in favor OF the United States for
the balance due by him as surety of
said Benz min Rush CAN'T Provided
said notes be punctually paid.
Approved September is, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
Laws Of the United States.
By AUTHORITY.
PUBLIC ACTS

Passed during the first session of the
Thirty-frst Congress.
AN ACT for the relief Of Eliphas C.
Brown.
(SEc. ~ Be it enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of the
United States OF America in Congress
assembled, That the name of Eliphas
c. Brown, u soldier in the service Of
the United States during the war in
Florida, be placed on the roll Of invalid
pensions, at the rate of eight dollars a
month, commencing the first Of January,
eighteen hundred and forty-six, to con-
tinue dnring his natural life.
Approved August IL, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
NEWPORT r. l, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 2s,

to shall have been removed. to the sat
isfaction Of the Commissioner of the
General Land Office.
Approved August 30, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28
AN ACT for the relief of Al-lo-lah and
his legal representatives and then

AN ACT for the relief of Al-lo-lah and
his legal representatives and their
grantees.
Whereas, in the survey and location
ofthe section of land granted to Al
| lo.lah" by the twelfth article of the
treaty concluded ut the Forks Of the
| Wabash, Indiana, on the sixth Novem-
| Der, A. ID. eighteen hundred and thirty
eight, and ratified February eighth,
eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, be-
tween the United States and the Miami
tribe OF Indians, a mistake was made
whereby the same was located below
and ad Joining the section granted to
Mais-shir-goim Mi. yah, and on the same
creek, and not above, as required by
the provisions ofsaid treaty; and where
as, since the erroneous location Of said
reserve, the section described in said
treaty has been sold and conveyed TO
bona fide purchasers by the United
| States and whereas, since the death of
said Al-lo-lah, his legal heirs have sold
and conveyed ,heir interest in said res
ervation to Cot-ic-se. pawn and his heirs.
(Sec.. ~ BE it enacted by the Senate
| and House of Representatives of the
OuIlCu W III SOuSItsS
assembled, That the title sof the lawful
heirs of fCot-te-se-pawn in and to the
reserve situate in township twenty-scven,
north Of range seven east ofthe second
principal meridian, Indiana, surveyed
and designated as survey number twen-
ty-one, containing six hundred and for
ty acres, according to the map Of Indian
grants certified by the Surveyor Gener-
al OH the second OF September, A. ID.
eighteen hundred and forty, be confirm
ed as fully and efectuaIly as if the same
had been originally reserved to Al-lo-
lah by the treaty above reci,ed and
that upon the surrender Of the patent
heretofore issued to the said Al-lo-lah,
another patent be issued therefor to Cot
te-se- pawn and to his heirs Provided,
however, That the said land remain
subject to such contracts and liabilities
as may have lawfully accrued against
and upon the same during the lifetime
Of the said Cot-te-se-pawn.
Approved August 80, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

The Widow.-The Boston Post is re
sponsible for the following:
Is there any character in life so inter
esting as young and beautiful widow ?
Not a hirty, coquettish one, who, even
amid her sorrows has an eye to future
welded happiness.with another, but one
Of a genuine heart, welded to- her hus
bands urn, pensive, but not sad, her
grief soltened TO placidness
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-28

AN ACT for the relief of Leuright
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-06-07
-,
If B R z D O. ~
&El "A El NVD goRGpVaeSAN.s

SEA E4ED PROPOSALS
will he received at Pickcns G. H.. until
IL o'clock on the 18th June next. for
erecting. Swinging or self-supporting
BRIDGE above high-water mark, over
keowce River near this place; to be built
either after the patent plan of Harrison
q Wynne. that of Capt. Maxwell's over
Seneca, or any other.
TIE Committee have not fixed the
Cite, but the Bridge will probably be
about 800 feet long ana % feet high,
with Stone Arches, two of which will be
in the water, leaving the centre of the
River open atleast 100 feet.
No bids will be taken except by the
f?ot, distinction being made between stone
and woodwork.
The bridge to be built of good timber,
and covered with good hoart pine shin.
giles, and to be completed in n workman.
like manner by the first Of April next.
for which bond and security will be re.
quircd. and to be paid for in two equal
annual instalmonts, the first due Ist. july
1851.
w. G. Lee, VIM. Hunter, Jos. Burnett.
John n. Easiey, M. NJ. Norton,
Committee
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-06-07
AN ENTIRE STOCK OF
JVs'E W. GOODS.
IN THE NEW HOUSE ABOVE THE
POST OFFICE AT WEST TTNIoN

Aool-Of II lCE AL WESI UNION.
We are now opening select stock of
pretty and good Goods, amongst which
may be found Calcoes, from Glow down"
up to most any price. -Muslrs, n variety
oSpatterns; Alpaca; changeable Linen
Lustre; Ginghams; Jackonet and Swiss
Muslin; Cambrick; Bobenett; Irish Linen;
green Barcgc; black Lace netting; Ede-
lngs; Lnces; Silk and Cotton Handker
chiefs; Muslin Ties; Ribbons; Cravats,
black and fancy; Drap D'Ete, Mexican
mixture; Tweeds; Kentucky Jeans; Tick
ing; Umbrellas. a variety of Goods for
gentlemans summer wear, &c. &c.
HS0ABEacaS "many one," and some
of the prcttiest.
Boots and Shoes, large lot of all
kinds.
Fashionable Hats; Mexican;
California; Panama; Leghorn; Palm Leaf;
Caps. all sorts and sizes,
hDPKSs; Indigo; Madder; Salts; Com.
position; Snuff; Soap; iSaleratus; Wista,s
Balsam Wild Cherry, Sands Sarsaparilla,
Dead Shot, Camphor &c. &c.
Sugar, Coffee, Powder, Lead,
Shot, Ginger, Pepper, Candy, &c. DC.
Saddles and Brides, Martingales,
Collars, Whips. &c. &c.
hardware aud Cutlery, Scvthc
BlSdes, Hoes, Shovels, Spades, Axes,
Hammers, Chiscls, Augers, Saws, Cotton
and Wool Cards, Knives, fine assort-
mcnt, Buttons, violins d.. &C.
CTOckcry Teas, Plates, Dishes,
Bowls, Tumblers, &c. &c.
TO all of which we invite inspection,
and if ne can't sell, nuke no charge Tor
showing our Goods,
We will take in exchange for goods,
Dry Hides, Bees wax, Tallow, Feathers,
Wool, and Seed Cotton.
ALEXANDER d. NEVIL.
June Z, 2st
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-06-07

GY- we are authorized to ann ,unce
NaJ. II. ALEXANDER Us Il Candidate for
re- election to the Legislature, at the next
election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-06-07

An Englishman has astonishec the
people Of Leipsic. by flying from one high
tower to another.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-06-07

re- we are authorised to annornce
Maj. j. L. WHrEFIELD as a Candidate for
reelection to the Legislature at the next
election.