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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18
We have thou ht it desirable q, this

we nave tnou NJ u oesTaoIe ~ tuIs
tine to put on record the following CON
densed facts respe ting those who have filed
the Presidential char:
General Washington closed his admins
traton on The Sd Of March, 1897, aid sur
yi"ed thai event neatly three years, having
died on the l4th Of December, 1899, in the
GSh year Of lis age.
John Adams followed General Washing
ton on he Fourth of March, 1897, and
his administration ceased on the Sd Of
March, 1901. lie survived 25 years, as he
breaihed his last on he same day with JEFF
lerson, viz on ,he All of July, 1926.
Thoma' Jefferson sue, eeded on the 4ih
of March, 1901, and his two terms ceased
on the Sd of March. 1909. He survived
the expiration of his Office II years, as he
died on the 4,l Of July, 1926, in the 5,h
year of his age
James Madison succeeded his ilustrious
friend on the 4ih Of March, 1909. On the
Sd of Mlrch, 1917, his administration was
brough, to close. lie survived until the
2Slh of June, 1896, in the Seth year of his
age.
James Munroe succeeded Mr.. Madison.
on The 4,h of March. 1917, and closed his
administration on The Sd of March, 1885
He died on the lih of July, 1881, in the
Ted year OF his age.
The administat alton Of Mr. John Q. Ad-
ans (he only President who was elected
ny tie House of Representatives. com
menced on the 4,h Of March, 1925, and
closed on the Sd of March, 1929. He
brealhed his last on the 23d Of February.
1913.
General Andrew jackson succeeded Mr..
Adams on the 4lh Of March, 1920, and
closed his administration on the 80 Of Mch.
1887. lie died on the Sh Of June, l845.
4 Martin Van Buren, succeeded on the 4th
;lon on the Sd of March, 1871. lie is still
living.
General w. II. Harrison commenced his
administration on the 4th of March, l64l,
which continued only for one nontll--hav-
4 ing hrcaihed his last on the 4ih of April,
\ lSil, in The 60ih year of his age. lie died
at Washington during the recess of Con-
gress
L John Tyler was the first |ice President
who succeeded to the Presidency upon the
death of tn President, He followed Gen.
! Harrison in April, 1871, ami c'ose1 his ad-
miuislraiion on the 3d Of March, 1915. lie
is sill living. When Mr. Tyler became
the acting President, Mr.. Southard became
the acting Vice President, and upon his
death, Mr.. Mangum, one of the present
Senators from North Carolina, was elected,
aud remained as the presiding officer Of the
Senate until the eLd of Mr.. Tyler's term OF
/ office.
James X. Polk succeeded Mr.. Tyler on
tn. lth of March, 1915, aud closed his adj
IN mis- ration on The Sd OF March, lSi9 4
few months after, he clio ed his llie.
/ Ger eral Taylor came To The Presidency
on the ih of March, lSi9, and expired on
The night OF the 0lh of July, 1850, while
Il Congress was in session.
Il lie is succeeded by Mi!lard Fillmore, the
second Vice President who takes the place
OF the deceased President,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

A PAINTER's REvENGE.-The Ital-
ian painter, Barici, had painted rich
gentleman, who afterwards refused to
pay the fixed price. What did Barici'
He kept the portrait, and painted with
water coors iron slaves CT bars over it,
and hung the prisoner in his window
until the rich man, glad to be released
from the view of the public, paid the
price. Then Barici rubbed off the
slaves
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18
Adam Ramage, known among prin

Adam Ramage, known among prin
ters as the inventor of the Ramage
press" died suddenly in Philadelphia
on Tuesday last, in his 89lh year.--
MIR. Ramage was Scotchman by
birth. lie was kind-hearted, ami
able and int lligent gentleman, and
was generally esteemed as AN excel
lent citizen. lie possessed remark
able degree of inventive and ne chani-
cal skill, aud supplied from his own
establishment nearly all the presses
which bear his name in the country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18
WAsHiSGroN, July II.


SENATE The Senate pr' cecded TO ba'-
j." Tor Prcsldeu, pro hm. aad Dir. King
was elected unanimously
MIR. King Was escorted to The chair by
several Senators and 10 brief speech re-
turned thanks FOR the honor Zone hum.
Mr. Webster presented the icpor, Of lie
,ini committee, winch MAS received aud
acGuitsc in.
Mr.. Cnd,iwood read an euloeium which
he had 10 oppo',un ,y 10 deliver Yesterday I;
after which The Senate adjourn d oveI uni
Saturday.
liousE.-Mr Cunlad presented the re-
puil oi The j"'n, cen mite. after receiving
which and Icquiescing in the recommenda-
tols thereof, the House adjourned To Sat
urday, at II o'cock, at which time The
~" Houses will proceed TO the Presidents
uan.ion, from " hich the remains Of Gen.
Taylor will be removed at one O'clock
Gen. Scott will command the military
aud the arrangements are 10 be precisely
the same as ,huse made for Gen. llarIlson's 5
funeral.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

A MONSTER DivIDEND.-The Pacific
Mail Steamship Conpa ofwhich Messrs.
llowlard & Aspinual ale the representa-
lives, have declared dividend ofJViy per
cent their frs. dividend. The Journal
of Commerce states lha, this company
started with capital not exceeding sGOo,-
600. ], has since purchased the steam
ships Unicorn, tennessee, Cherokee, and
PHI adelphia, for which there must have
been paid all of 500 900. This fact, con-
sidered iu connection with the dividend a
bove mentioned, will afford some idea Of
the profits Of the business.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

The body of the President will re-
main in vault here until next week,
when it will be conveyed to Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. If no vote is OH
tained upon the Compromise bill until
that period, it will be postponed until
after the Committees return some
time in August. Mrs Taylor and fam
lily will vaca,e the White House almost
Immediately. They will reside with
Senator Davis of Mississippi, for a few
weeks, or go with Col. Taylor to Balti-
more. Mr.. Fillmore's family will not
come on until after the bathing sc elson,
ESQ reported) for he contemplates spen-
ding the warm months at the sea side
himself Cor. Phil Balhtin
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CONGRESS-.

IL is reported that the Attorney General
notified Judge Cranch 'ha, C was reqdes'-
ei to repair to the State Department at
nine o'clock 10 administer the oath. The
change of intention, however, ob lated the
necessity Of this arrangement.
The resignation of the Cabinet has not
vet been rendered, bu: il will be after IL
o'clock
The L. S. Marshall OF the District has
been in possess on of the White House
sincc o'clock last evening.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18
WAsHINGroN, July II

learn on high authority thai Mr.. Web
s'er has been rendered tie State Depart
Meu,, aud ,hat MIR. Clay urges his accep-
,ance. Mr.. Waddy Th, mpson is menlon-
ed Tor The War Department, Mr.. Evans, Of
Maine, for the Treasury, and Mr.. Hopkins,
oi y ALBANIA for Attorney Genera. Mr..
Col amer ~ il remain.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

OMINors, AT Bridgeport, on the
fourth, there was a triumphal car pro-
vlded, with thirty little girls in it to
represent the Thirty states. The car
being ov erloaded,partially capslzed and
split ont Icrds and South Carolina.
1t was founl necessary then, to dicidc
the load, and place them in Two separ-
a:e cars. (Haryord Courant.)
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

The following persons have been appon-
ted by the u. ). NJ ushal for K. l. District,
as Assistan, Ma shalls to take The census
in the Coun'y of Newport, viz Newport,
Da1iel &. Denham Portsmouth, John
Manchester Nddletowr, Peter Barker
Tiverlon, Benjamin Barker; Little Comp
ton, Ons Wilbor; jamestown, George
Anthony New Sp,:eham, Simon II.
Sheffield.
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IV Captain Merrill, of the brig FL
iza,at New York from San Juan de Los
Remedies June Doth, states that it was
perfectly healthy at that port when he
sailed, Freight was very good, and
plenty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

WILLIAM B. BULLoCH, ESQ, late COL
lcctor of the port of Savannah, who
was charged with being deiaulter,
has had his accounts settled at the
Treasury Department, and a balance
OF fifteen dollars acknowledged to be
due to him. Though the adjustment
of these accounts have been long de-
layed, it will give pleasure TO the
friends Of this gentleman, to know
that the accounting officers at the
Treasury Department, acknowledge
their entire satisfaction in his correct
ness.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

~ Mr.. Boyle,late consu, to Mahon,
died suddenly in Washington on Thurs
day, of dysenterv and Hon. Thos. O.
Larkin, Of California, is also suffering
from an attack of the same disease and
is not likely to recover.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

A lawyer addressed the court as
'gentlemen,' instead of your honors.
A brother of the bar reminded him of
his error, and he imm ediately apologize
ed thus May il please the court
in the heat of debate, called your hon
ors gentlemen. made mistake, your
honOrs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

TuE WHEELING BRIDGE.-A des-
patch from Washington states that
Chancellor Walworth, to whom the
Wheeling Bridge case was referred by
the United States Supreme Court, has
submitted to the Court that the B,idge
is a nuisance
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

The Washington Monument is now
over sixty-four feet in height. Nearly
four courses have been added since the
resumption Of the work on the opening
of spring. The receipts for the month
Of June amount to $1,000.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

Hon. GEORGE FoLsoM, U. S. Minis
ter to Holland, sailed from New York
on Tuesday, with his family, in the
Liverpool packe, ship New World, for
the Hague.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

o.. The venerable DR.. Valentine NIT,
one Of the most talented ia his profession,
has resigned his position as one Of he Pro-
i,ssors IN the New York Medical College
OF the University.
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LATER FROM TExAs-TRouBLE WITH THE
INDIANS.

New ORLEANS, July 9Th.
Late dates from Texas say that the In
dans ave gathering forces for a descent
upon The sett EN- 'nts Of The Rio GranIe.
They surrounded party of Ranges at
San Antonio Wells and took 30 horses and
mules. The U. S. troops marched TO the
relief Of the camp of the Rangers.
Companies of organized mounted men
have been formed for tho protection Of
Brownsville.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

pCol. Martin ). Paine has opened hls
Writing School IN the Case house, at ihs
foot of Washington Square give him q
cal and examine his specimens vfinprovc-
men: IN Wiring. ln IL lessons he will
learn any person to wrIle an easy aud
graceful hand.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

Two physicians Of Norfolk have es-
labIished Slave Iufrmary, where the
sick of that class will always have pro-
per medical and other attendance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

A little girl, walking one day with
her mother in graveyard, reading
one after another the praises Of those
who slept beneath, said, II wonder
where they bury the sinners ~
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WAsHiNGToS, July 10.

WAsHINGTON, July 10.
Thr Presidents last words were -"
n,n no, afrad to die. have done my du-
~. Ny ouly regiet is at leaving those
who are dear 10 me"
Consciousness returned before death and
the President recognized the members OF
his family around him.
Mr.. Boyle, late consul TO Mahcn. died
suddenly yesterday of dyscn,ery.
Mr. Thomas i.arkiu, of California, is al
so suffering from an attack of the same dis
elsr, aud is not likely To recover.
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NInRE Ruhlors

A drspa,ch to the Philadelphia North
American, Gays tina, Mr. Crr,,eadeo Of Ky,
has been telegraphed to come on 10 wash.
ngi6n 20 take sea- in he Cabinet
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WA-nlNGr ron, July IL

WA-nlNGroN, July IL.
The most extensive ar. arrangements arc
making here, by The numerous military and
civic associations of Washington and the
vicinity. to urite in the funeral solemnItics
IN honor oi our late Chief Magistrate.
vhlch it is be Icved will be tie mos, mpo-
sng ever seen a, the Capitol.
1t is currently reported that Mr. Web
s,er vii! a a'ccpt The Office OF Secretary of
STATE.
Cablnc, specula,ions are rife and office
seeker, are on the wing. Strangers are
pouring rapidly into The city. and at the
street corners groups are seen earnestly
Discussing the late AID for hcon,ng events
President FILLMORE IS still s,opp ng a,
Willard Hotel.
WAsHrNeToS, Thursday July IL.
The unconfrn ed budget of nominations
b fore the Senate all 20 bac, for the consid-
srstion o the President There is cousc-
qren,ly great concern among the nominees.
A Pennsylvania Wing delegation have
called on the President in a body, urging
the continuance of MIR. Meredith in the Cab
met, but it is thought Mr.. McKcpnon will
be too strong for them.
Mr.. C,Ilcc'or Maxwell and Mr.. Corpora
,ion Attorney Davies are here also J p.
Kennedy of Maryland, supposed with a
hankerin, for Revcrdy Johnson's place.
DIR. Thomas. NJ. Foote, formerly of The
B1Gat Adesftissr, now Charge To Boso.
"a, vii he Eiltor of the official organ.
Daniel Webster will be Secretary Of State
unless lac changes his iaind.
Chas Gibbons Of Philadelphia has some
chance to bc in the Csbinet. An en,ir,
new Cabinet will be- formed.
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WASHINGTON, July 10.

The public huild'a throughout the city
are shluuded in mourning and everything
wears solemn aspect.
The executive departments are all closed.
The Ia incl viii officially announce to-
day the death Of the President tu bo h
Houses of Congress.
The remains Of the President will be laid
10 state until The day OF the iunel al.
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IL All kinds Of rumors and surmises
are afloal as to who will compose the New
Cabinet. |, is not probable iha, anything
definite has been decided upon by Presiden,
Fillmore the Wing party, however, have
the fullest and most unlimited confidence in
the man, and they know that he will gath
er around him the ablest men and most sier-
ling Whigs,-men in whom the parry will
have confidence, AMI whose very names
will inspire aud command the greatest re-
spcc,. Presiden, Fillmore Is most thor
ouehly experienced in the policy Of the
nation, and no man could fll the Chair Of
State with moe dignity and ability and
lie will administer the Government in the
most satisfactory manner the Wing party
have only u stand firmly by him and his
administration, - AMI this thoy will do.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

Had tie second Adams been elected for
a second term. he also would have been G6
on retiring.
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uP The story OF "Sybil Hastings" will
appear in few d,ys i he been crowded
nui ior sDms time
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

IL The y. >. Circuit Court, Judge
" Noodbrry prcsid na, commenced its al
irntnrd ssion ~ lhls town on 1uc.d,,
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lr The recent orders for recruit
~ in the y 5. Army will raise II
f.ou 3 .pco o. 1900 men
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

D' We commence publishing the arn'
val. q, the otc!s this morning
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

WAsniNGToN, July 10th I. NJ.
The Cabinet to-day, in officially announ-
eng To the Vice pre,iien, the death of
Gen. Taylor, several y rendered their resig-
naiious
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-18

REMARKABEE CoINCIDENcE.-lt is q sim
guIar fact that a majority of our Presidents
have left The Chair of State during their
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ic. was appointed and resolutions were
adopted, when the Senate adjourned.
Ia the House, an hour aud halt were
devoted to cu'ogies on the President, by
Messrs. Conrad, Winthrop, BaSer, Bailey,
John a. King, Mcclure aud Marshall
a committee of thirteen VAS appointed To
unite with the Senate in the funeral a.
engagements after which the House al
journed.
The Presidents funeral takes place on
Saturday, AT | O'Clock.
The ate Cabinet of General Taylor have
made tender oi their resignation to Pres-
dent Fillmore. They will, however, con.
iinue 10 office for the present. Many spec.
u'alions are riie in regard TO their success
ors, and among Others the name Of the
Hon. X. G.. Winthrop is mcnroned. Ye,
II is thought tina, no chat &c will be made
before the close Of the present session Of
Congress.
WAuIso oros, Wednesday,. July 10
Mr. Fillmore received an official noilfca-
tio1 OF the decease OF the President, signed
by al the members OF the Cobine, last
night,
lie replied IN a brief note. informing the
Cabinet that he would announce the death
to tho Senate in person. lle appointed the
hour Of noon to-day as The time foi tai ing
\ the oa:h Of office before both Houses
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oFFICIAB.
Council of Municipality No. Two.

TUESDAY, June 25 1850.
The Council metihis day present Hon J. H.
Caldwell, President Aldermen Hale, Hawthorn.
Hooper johnson, Lawrason, Marks, Mccormick,
Pride, Renshaw, Sewell, Shields, Sykes Stewart
and Yaneey.
The journal was approved, and the following
Message read
MAYoRALrY or NEW ORLEANS Jnne Is. 1850
TO ne Honerabte President and Members Of the Council
Of yHHRicfpdtitg No. TnO:
GeHttemeH-i would respectfully beg 10 call your
attention 10 the Resolution No 1909. passed at
your sitting of The 18Th inst, directing lhe Sur
veyOr TO have enclosed, with post and bar fence
the public space adjoining the Annunciation Mar
ket and to invite yonr attention 10 It's bearing with
the 18th section of the Act relative 10 the CITY Of
New Orleans, approved 18Th March, 1850, which
read, . Be II further enacted etc That all con
8 tracts for public or other works ordered by any
6 Of said Municipalities shall be offered by The
Mayor at public auction, and given to The lowest
bidder" etc etc. Fearing that il conflicts with
said section, have deemed il proper 10 refer the
same back for your further consideration
| would avail myself Of this occasion TO call
your attention TO an Improvement which | doubt
not would result greatly TO The health Of our city
and be productive of an increased revenue 10 the
Municipality, viz: the opening and planking of
Canal street from Claiborne street to the Meiarie
Road The benefits and advantages arising from
such an improvement are too apparent to need ar
gument from me to convince gentlemen who are so
well conversant with them as You must be from
personal knowledge and observation would
merely suggest that you should take the rsqnsite
legal steps TO carry out this Improvement
With great respect am gentlemen, your OBJ sery't,
a ID. CRossMAS, Mayor.
That part Of the Message relating to the resolu.
ton was referred 10 the Committee OH Streets and
Landings.
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read. Mr. Lawrason moved TO go into the cleo
iofi- Ne Hooper moved 70 elect them in body.
Mr sgtea noeed 80 elect FIVE at lime.
FOR " Wa'ehrnen. she foliowiag p~rs6as- viz.
JaInes Coclrs7 John Coleman John Clark Thes Teister
tien1 ngrEsan. Hqsf Net fey g. Kerry Mouahan.
Z. " FeY nfi7f r ~ sanahsn, q. Zeiser, =. Grafton IT.
mgfrs tenen Z Spl Imam, Thomas McNsmar l.. Hyde,
Eei Slctiagn, w lsasenaans A. Mahean r LuG wig,
ss, iea 5sal,o1 n hsnry y os, r. Ronhet John
Moran Coarad Gorble Wsa MacEsn isSsse & Faisen L.
Maddox, ~ m Dnfy. R. Morgan. Tlscsas Kearuay Nj
Meneay b. Lane. and John Lawson ie.sivsd The fol-
iow,ng elgit votes and elected, VIZ.
msssrs Hale Hooper, johnson. McCormick Pride Sew.
ei, Stewart and Yaaceg.
FOR sUPERNUMKRARfEa.
Netstn, K Barney, s s. Reppel, Charles Endals NJ.
wahess Y klley a. fhap, A. nilsr, B. Burkholzer.
@ M 7nltn, samnei Wafk, received the and
FOR LAHPLIGHTKRs-
heh received the same and elected Henry
nansde, Feeslved the and HessFs. lawrasOn.
harks- Shields and Sykes, and was elected.
RoE RIVER PoLgcE, n VOTE.
Fof John HiggIna. MeNrs Hale, Hawthorn, Lawrasoa
smfafss henshaw, Shields and sskes-7. For Moran,
AT and ancey- The President voted for John Higgins
and he was elected.
DAY POLICE
FOr Iharifz andEr1oes. MefsFa Hale HawffnFn Lsvra
son. Harss. keIahaW Shields and Sykes7 For Thomas
Deaney. Aessrs Hooper, johnson. Mccormick PRIDE Sew
Deaney. and he eleesed
On motIon Of Mr.. LawTasoa, leave of absence
for three months was granted TO Alderman Mon
raBye, and the Council adjourned.
I0HF CALHuFx Sersrfarv
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n BRADNER SMITH, GNerdI Commis

N BRADNER SMITH, General Commission .Ner
y ohGRt 80 GRAvIER STREET, Commissioned 10 take
Acknowledgements of Deeds and Powers OF Attorney, Ad
mister Oals, and 70 take Testimony and Proof Of Demands
appointment of the Governors Of the following States viz
MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, RHODE
.j3SII1ANSDi Si iGONSNECrICuT, CONN ICu NEW YORK, NEW IERt
SiiE, PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, MICHIGAN, WISb
GDNSlN, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, KEN
lucky, TENNESSEE, NO. CAROLINA, SOUTH
hlDA. O.4o TN