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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

CAPITAL Hir.-Thc following dash at
the future, az it will be arhen the re or
ganization of everything, especially of
woman's social POSITION" shall be per,
icctcd, is from the Boston Transcript:
BOSTON DAILY EVENING
TRANSCRIPT.
June Z. 1902.
BY Telegraph totte Transcript, s''ly.
The steamer Veloeipede arrived at
Halifax &c hours, minutes, e seconds,
precisely. from Liverpool: fog, head
winds and gales all the way. The steam
syringe for smoothing the waters by Ills
charging oil from the bows, worked
well: and PANS lantern, invented by II
gentleman of that name, in the last cen
tury, and now getting TO be understood,
overcame the fog entirely. Cotton down
Welsh .ecks and rabbits looking up
Day before the steamer lett arrived the
ship Bird of Freedom, Captain Dinah
Pinkney, from Charleston, first cargo OF
COtlOn.- HIS DclHB tic ii's' h'iN"i III
a free black bottom since the dissolution.
created immense sensation.
London, May 20.--Thc venerable
Madame Moody was on Tuesday last
inductcd Archbishop of Canterbury,
with great pomp. Thirty female con
stables sworn in fine looking fellows.
The first Cong "ess of the Northern
Coniederacy has been in session at Al
bany some days. The President was
confined on Tuesday last, and safely de-
livercd of twins. She is unable, Tor the
present, to attend to the nation. Several
members Of the Cabinet are near their
time and the Secretary of Congress is
therefore thinking ola recess, and Of
making pilgrimage to Pennsylvania,
and visiting the grave Of the illustrious
Mott.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
Approved February 30, 1850.

A RESOLUTION TO extend the pro-
visions OF a "jont resolution for the
benefit of Frances Slocum and her
children and grandchildren of the
Miami tribe OF Indians" approved
March third one thousand eight hun
dred and lorty-iive, to certain other
individuals Of the same tribe.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That
the provisions of the above mentioned
Joint resolution be and the same are
hereby extended TO the following per-
sons and their families and their descend
ants, to wit, Me-zequoh, Pe-shc- woh,
O-san-di-ah, Al-lo-luh alias Blask Rae
coon, Seek; Waw-pi-mung-g gwaw, Ko-
as Sc, Ah-mac con-zcquoh, Mah-kit-e-
mung-gwaw, Young Revoir alias Shap-
pc-ne-maw, Peter Longlois and Eliza
beth Longlois, who are all residents OF
the State of Indiana.
Approved May |, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

JOINT RESOLUTION to supply the
Territories Of Oregon and Minnesota
with the Narrative Of the Exploring
Expedition.
Resolved by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States
of America in Congress assembled -
That OF the thirty-seven copies of the
Narrative and Scientific works of the
Exploring Expedition, deposited and to
he deposited in the Library of Congress,
one copy shall be presented to each of
the Territories of Oregon, Minnesota,
and such other Territories as may be
hereafter organized by act of Congress,
to belong to the Territorial Libraries of
such Territories respectively, and to
stand in the place of the copy, each of
those Territories would be entitled TO re-
ceivc upon being admitted into the I'm
ion as Il State.
Approved February 30, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

and ninety-three dollars and lhirty.lwo
cents, the same being the amount Of
pension due the said Sarah Stokes on
the day Of her decease, by virtue of an
act OF Congress passed on the fifth day
OF August eighteen hundred and forty
eight, Excepting what would accrue
from March fourth. eighteen hundred
and torly-one to March fourth. eigh-
teen hundred and thirty-three, to be by
the SAID Jonathan Shelton administra-
ton as aforesaid, distributed to the
children of said Sarah Stokes. in the
same manner as arrearages Of pensions
are distributed 10 the children of de-
ceased pensioners.
Approved September %, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

RGSohS loNSs
Passed during the first session Of the
Thirty-frSt Congress.
A RESOLUTION directing the ac-
counting officers of the Treasury to
adjust the account of Newton Lane,
late pension agent at Louisville, Ken
lucky.
Resolved by the Senate and House
OF Representatives ofthe United States
Of America in Congress assembled -
That the accounting officers Of the
Treasury be, and they are hereby di-
rected, in adjusting the account of New
ton Lane, late pension agent at Louis
vile, Kentucky, TO place to the credit
of the said Newton Lane, the entire a
mount paid by him to the heirs of Mary
Edwards, deceased, the same having
been paid in conformity with the dircc-
tons of the Commissioner of Pensions
as conveyed upon the face of certlii-
cate of pension issued by said Commis
sioncr to the said Mary Edwards on
the eleventh day Of January, eighteen
hundred and iorty-ninc.
Approved February l2, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
A RESOLUTION to amend rcso

A RESOLUTION to amend rcsolu-
tion approved on the tenth of August,
eighteen hundred and fifty, relative 10
the payment of dividends or interest
on war bounty scrip.
Resolved by the Senate aud House
of Representatives ofthG United States
of America in Congress assembled
That the Secretary OF the Treasury be,
and he is hereby directed, where the
principal has been heretofore redeemed
of any war bounty scrip, TO pay the div
idend, or dividends. or interest, due at
the time Of such redemption, TO the per
son or persons who would be entitled to
the same under the resolution to which
this is an amendment in case such scrip
was hereafter presented for payment or
redemption. or that he pay the same to
the assignee, attorney. or legal repre-
sentative, as the case may be.
Approved September 26, 1880.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
JOINT RESOLUTION in


the Secretary oi State TO furnish the
State of Alabama duplicates of the
books and documents heretofore sup
piled by Congress, and which were
destroyed by the recent burning of
the State Capitol oisaid State.
Whereas, by reason Of the recent con-
ilagraton of the State Capitol Of the
State of Alabama, the public library
belonging TO the same, was entirely
destroyed, including ii portion Of the
books and public documents, hereto
fore furnished to said State by the
Congress Of the United States -
Therefore,
Resolved by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States
Of America III Congress assembled -
That the Secretary of State be. and he
is hereby, authorized TO transmit to the
Governor of the State Of Alabama. du-
plicatcs of all such books and public
documents destroyed, us have been, by
the acts and resolutions of Congress,
heretofore distributed among the States
Of the Union.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
Thanksgiving Hymn.
BIT ". n. cRAssToN.

Warm thanks to Thee, o God Supreme,
Forall Thy mercies given;
Accept our praise from this dark earth,
To Thee in Thine own heaven.
Thy kindness we have known and felt,
In all the paths Of life,
For Thou hast guided all our walks,
From pestlence and strife.
Thy hope has cheersd our fainting hearts,
And nerved our weaker sense,
And raised us unto manliness,
fnot to innocence;
II not to holy acts and deeds,
And sinless thoughts oflovc,-
We have been better, far, than those
Whose lips with prayer ne'er move.
We thank Thee for Thy guardian care,
Thy shield above us spread,
And that our lives again are spared
From dwelling with the dead
BE thou uour great Protector still,
In errors Widest night,
And stretch DER us the ample folds
OfThne exhaustlcss light.
oh, may we spend, for many years,
On earth, these holy days,
And, on the morn Of each, return
To Thee more fitting praise.
Thus growing in Thy grace, may we,
Though in Thy court the least,
BE greeted there as well-ovcd guests,
At Thy Thanksgiving Feast.
Neuport, r., l.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing
the President OF the United States to
accept and attach to the Navy, two
vessels offered by Henry Grnncll,
Esq, Of New York. to be sent TO the
Arctic Seas in search OF Sir John
Franklin and his companions.
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That
the President be, and he is hereby, au-
thoriZed and directed TO receive from
Henry Grinnell of the city of New York
the two vessels prepared by him for an
expedition in search Of Sir John Frank
lin and his companions and 10 detail
from the navy such commissioned and
warrant officers and SO many scamen as
may be necessary for said expedition
and who may be willing to engage
therein. The said officers and men shall
be furnished with suitable rations, at the
discretion of the President, for Il period
not exceeding three years, and shall
have the use of such necessary instru-
ments as are now on hand and can be
spared from the navy, to be accounted
for or returned by the officers who shall
receive the same.
SEc.2. BE il further resolved, That
the sand vessels, officers and men shall
be in all respects under the laws and
regulations of the navy of the United
States until their return, when the said
vessels shall be delivered to the said
Henry Grinncll Provided, That the
United States shall not be liable TO claim
for compensation in case Of the loss,
damage or deterioration of the said YES
sells, or either of them, from any cause
or in any manner whatever, nor be lid-
bic 10 any demand for the use or risk of
the said vessels or either Of them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

NEWPORT Ant tALI RiyrR RAILROAD
The Daily News says that gentle
man of New York. who is amply re-
sponsible, proposes to build the railroad
from Newport TO Fail River, provided
the town will give him deed Of the
cove, where he would probably locate
the depot.
Then the city fathers should give him
the cove. II isa bargain for them and
future generations. This railroad would
operate like galvanic battery on New
port, making lie where now is church.
yard stiilnrss.-- HO0nsockd Patriot.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

.rTThc whale-ship Helen Augusta
Capt FaIes, will sail from this port on
the 10th Of December persons desire, .
Of writing TO their friends in the Arctic or
Pacific Oceans, can do so by leaving
their letters at the house Of Capt. Falcs,
8 Broad street, previous to the above
named date.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
Approved September l6, 1850.
JOINT RESOLUTION relating to {

JOINT KIISULU ZION rCIallng 10 the
equestrian statue ofGencral Andrew
jackson.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representative of the United States
of America in Congress assembled
That the Secretary OF the Navy be, and
is, authorized TO make such exchanges
Of the metal delivered to Clark Mills
for executing the equestrian statue Of
General Andrew Jackson, for other
brass or copper in possession of the
United States, as he may deem Isoper
in order for the execution of said work.
Approved September 20, 1859.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
JOINT RESOLUTION Cor tie relic

oflhe children Of Sarah Sokes, de-
ceased.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representative ofthe United States
of America IN Congress assemblcd,-
That the proper officer be, and he
hereby IS, directed to pay to Jonathan
Shelton administrator OF Sarah Stokes,
deceased, out of the money approprla-
ted for the payment of revolutionary
pensions, the sum Of three hundred
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

A RESOLUTION for the settlement
of accounts with the heirs and repre-
scntatives Of Colonel Pierce NJ. But
Ter, late agent for the Cherokee In-
dians.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives ofthe United States
of America in Congress assembled, -
That any balance appearing 10 be due
upon settlement of the accounts Of p.
Nj. Butler, late agent for the Cherokee
Indians, and agent for paying pensions
at Fort Gibson. Arkansas, be, and the
same is hereby, released, upon the con-
dition that the heirs and representatives
Of said Butler shall release all claims
against the Government growing out OF
his services, as such agent, or It's com
missioner to treat with certain Indian
tribes.
Approved September l6, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

~A large corps of Engineers, un-
der the direction Of Major Barnard of
the Army. is about starting for the 18TH
mus of Tchuantcpec, to make the ne
ccssary surveys for a railroad, about to
he constructed by the citizens of New
Orleans.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
A RESOLUTION relating to the pub

A RESOLUTION relating to the pub
llcation of the Laws OF the United
States.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representative of the United States
of America in Congress assembled
That the Secretary of State be author
lied and directed to contract with Little
d Brown to furnish their annual Stat
utcs at Large printed in conformity with
the plan adopted by Congress in eight
cen hundred and lorty-iive instead of
the edition usually issued by his order,
under the act of Congress ofApriI, twcn-
ticth, eighteen hundred and eighteen,
and which conforms to an edition of the
Laws now out olusc.
Approved September 26, 1880
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

o. Our readers will all be pleased
with the following amusing article, on
spiritual rappings," from the pen Of
our valued friend, Major Patten.
AN EVENING WITH THE SPIRITS.
ny MAJOR G. W. PATTEN, U.s.A.
Mr.. EDITOR -
Every body has heard
of the rappings in Rochester, and sub
scquently in the city of New York but
very few of your readers, | imagine,
are aware ofthe fact that similar cxhi-
bitions of sound are at present exciting
the attention of many Of the good cit
zcns of Providence. In other words the
rappers who galvanized half of the city
of New York have appeared" us, of
course, in duty bound, in order TO cleo
trily hall of the people ofProvldcnce.-
Having occasion to visit the latter named
city, some days since, and having moth
ing whcrcwth TO amuse myself us ev-
cning approached, determined TO en-
quirc my way to the whcrcabout" of
"thc Spirits" Several houses were
pointed out TO me where the phenomena
could be observed, and IN regard TO
each Of which Que
'could tale unfold,
Whose slightest word would harrow up the soul. 3"
Fortunately, the name OF an individ-
ual, with whom was acquainted some
years since, was on the list of operators;
and determined AT once 20 call at the
house of the lady, introduce myself as
friend Of other days, and request, if it
was agreeable on all sides, an introduc-
ton TO her physical as well us her spir-
itual companions.
Accordingly, | trapped" at the door
it opcned-or, rather, should say it
Wts opened as would not have it un-
derstood, by any means, get, that the
door opened itself A gentleman, whom
subsequently ascertaincd to be Mr..
T., a wel-known poet and scholar,
stood before me, in a hall dimly lighted.
"ls Mrs. w. in y said l.
She u.s." replied Mr. y.
" Can see her ?"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

JOINT RESOLUTION granting old
brass guns to the jackson Monument
Committee.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representative OF the United States
of America in Congress assembled,
That the President OF the United States
be, and he is hereby authorized and re-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

GT"It is a curious fact" says some
ctomologst. shat it is only the female
musquito that torments u.s." A bache-
lor friend at our elbow says il is not at
all "curious."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

G5eThe steamer Bay State, on her
passage from this place to New York, on
Wednesday night, went ashore on Hart
Island during the fog, and had not been
got OFT at the last adviccs Thursday
evening, when the Stonington boat came
out two steamers were by her rendering
all necessary assistance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

nS-The Post Master General in his
annual Report, will recommend the a.
doption ola uniform rate OF postage at
three cents, TO be universally prepaid.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

Man dies, but none ofhis actions ever
die. Each is perPetuatcd and prolonged
forever by in,ermnable results. affecting
some beings in every age to come.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
Why should we, with anxious
longing.
ny W. II. CRANSTOs.

Why should We, with anxious longing,
Cling to liie's dcusivc dream,
When, by far a brighter morning,
Waits us DER deaths gloomy stream.
Sin enshrouds the soul while struggling
In the battlc-sccnes Of life;
Dark misfhrtunes are engul6ng
All our virtues in the strife.
Bravcst hearts are vainly throbbing,
Earnest souls are pressing on,
Yet the star of Hope is sinking,
Ere the victory is won,
God Esernal guard tho erring,
Give them Faith to brave carih's gloom;
Take them, contritc and repcnting,
Through the dark and purging tomb.
Bear them, all redeemed anI glowing,
To Thy holy throne aboye;i
Then their anthem, never ccasing,
Shall proclaim Thy perfect love.
NWport, II. 1.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
Laws Of the United States.
BY AUTHORITY.

RESOLUTIONS.
Passed during the first session ct' the
Thirty-frSt Congress.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

e4 Our readers will all be pleased
with the following amusing article, on
spiritual rappings," from the pen of
our valued friend, Major Patten.
AN EVENING WITH THE SPIRITS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-18

Excess over last estimates Sl,|2o'O|O o5
The first fact which strikes the mind upon looking
t this reconciliation is that the estimate for the next
fiscal wear exceeds that for the present Sl,72S,-
go G3.
Faithful guardians of the public treasury will nat
urally inquire how does this happen: The question
demands candid answer, and shall proceed 20 give
one which hope will be no less satisfactory 'hah
free from all attempt at conceaiment or disguise
Department Proper.
Under this head the estimate for ihe next year aiIS
below that for the present S44,0976S. This results
from the fact that there is deficiency OF previous
year 10 he provided Cor Last year there was def
cheney of S34,7376S TO be met. Now there are
unexpended balances on hand which, in addition to
the sum estimated, will supply the wants OF the De-
partment.
Land Scrrice.
The estimates under this head exceed those OF
last year Sl57,llS29. This is caused by the m
crease of expense consequen! the passage OF The
act of 2Sh September, 1850, granting bounty land;
BY the contemplated extension Of the land system o.
yer the newly acquired territory; and by tie defclen-
cies in the estimates of the last fiscal year.
Indian Affairs.
Here there is an excess over the estimates Of last
wear of & l,423,03349 A reference to The report Of
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs will show that
whilst many Of the items embraced in the former es-
innate have been reduced or omitted in the presentthe
aggregate of the present estimate has been increased
by making provision for deficiencies, which was not
done in the estimate fIasi year, and by embracing
large sums necessary to carry into effect new treaty
stpuations and to extend our Indian relations nonew
Territories in pursuance olrecent acts OF Congress
Some idea NAV be formed Of the magnitude of these
latter items when it is remembered that our Indian
population has been almost doubled by recent
quisilions Of territory from Mexico
Pension Office
In this item there is also an apfaren excess oGsur-
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POETRY
ron TEE spECTN:oR.


,r,eNrArIoys Og' T'ilg, niE-a RIDGE, ON "f-i-'
q,UNSELED Al tIt'ct.FISii GAR
For rnouy long years rrt been r'''y '',,''To w..
Aue called a huge monster "ao ''' o"' ~,
NJ b,ar,c me with sorP.'r Ia 'F'd' q the state
-. =, ,oosi rls, tbe sa'aa and the great
c., ,,,,s sr be.-n I've bccr i:jd On my bed
5-I o,t,y cou.rlaint., never ltt.d roy head
=. ,.,;,p, .'yc bogne vita U,e heaviest Pack'
when by sr.mmer Wiotes they climbed on my back
,,,t ,,eu I'm lvt,rared to once say mouth.
1yv case shaU be heard in he Nofih aud the sou'n;
I'm diving -a.ytyr t, 1iaavno''9 ''ehest'
To tunnel c ta,ar,h lNul the Esst to tue west
7se,, ist, oh s. a, ai,in, riy neighbours and kim
yybi,e the "a, O y titors begin;
And We Allegi al ics, r, 'cs' hing '"d wide'
pc. echo the sau.aa OR .s, S'essern SIDE
When first. rae -ed rrog toemai and the water
NM feet 70 Pc m c. n heal to The OTTER,
7 caught the rlys the third riSHs Sun;
Bef,re Gcl.lc raan his sborrr g had begun
Ihrr n all these long 2? % 'ar body Ia'd suh'
Let ii men III oyer oos saoa al their VIII;
AsGste,me the rcd crul itt, r'n;casor light
~ ,,t on his traI =. - ~uc.coching the white
N .l {;a, a. uay youth Nlag, say it, 'tis true'
,yor., = green coat II htiy 'sei wnN { t.ceS
p,t nn,v it's AL tori in ,ksF. and Ne back,
Nrbc,,rer the wi ,te ma, H. c.ascu % track
r.r all th,s hard m otmcnt--I challenge the state,
,yi,b all who have crossed me, both "arir and ateS
We, farther ask froyt 1nc South 70 .'9 Maine,
'Did ever yea know She Blpc Ridge 30 c2'a2!a'n'
glrt now I'N compsat, aaI rcsft every b'cw
Of this uu. erous hest. this JON Sock & Cos"
The Rail.uav is coming, brEeYe DC once more,
It knccls at niy ,ldc. snd cries -'open 'he door
Thcy are OF me rilh mauocks he pick and the spade
Apl al ns.r:,o, IS known to tie ycai-m -masing trade;
Down cores ugc haumes, the crow'tar and dril
It's no wouder ,adeed, il cauuoi lie sill.
The fuss whic,, i, Iaade, some say Is Inc powder,
Before they &C. through they viii bear it still louder
Ills the vote Of, mountan IL ang,rish and pain,
WHEN lug Though bis sid.t, It IS time TO complain
They tell me "i'm aiwAys h>ne ofcontention,"
A1d aow to discrss 1t they've mst in conTentioH;
Bat the peace nave krpI, protest IT SO,
getwiyt thc Qpok. aad HE Last Tuckahoe.
And now ye hyh mountains which rise N the "ese'
The counse give you is clearly the best;
BE warned by the groaus which sc hear from my side
Bow lowly your heads, though it humble your PRIDE
The East and the West are ccmenting their bands,
And asl, Railroad for the shaking Of hands;
The steam horse is here, aud tell you what do,
Just open gap or he ruu you right through. $50.
MoNTANUs'
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In this item there is also an aprent excess o(stort-
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vel. XXyilI.
STAUNTGN SPECTATOR
IliH nj s,

Az rss "SpECTA1OR'' is lf'is'e' s"[sr g'no Dollars
foo 2ollars year, if pO il adSfns' Of theuear
1sa ngcy oio'g Ss q G,eoy S '' optic" Of the
Ed5o,s uniti oIlarreercs fI." ~ mil mustbe
&C. Al eomn".ca,ioss TO ne E'.oF'' 's "''' "'''''
pos,yatd, or The ei!iro rs%""U'O ,,, mr. less
@ ADvEgTIsr)iEl5 q '"''e s sr. s9r ",nts tsS,1 70,
asserted o q ' an" aSsosements aJse The
."r" @ os. a l5ere rptmRdsfO adrerh'er'0y
Ehe year. -.as,res