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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

}c-We have much pleasure in being
authorised te state that new and ele.
giant octave edition Of the Hon. Daniel
Webstcr's works, in 6 or 7 volumes.
will shortly appear, edited by the Hon
orable Secretary. The edition will
embrace his Congressional Speeches,
Diplomatic Correspondence, Literary
Addresses, and principle Legal Argu-
mcnts. A more important contribution
vas never rendered TO our National Lit
crature, and an immense circulation
will be given 10 a work which every
American will wish 10 possess. It's cir
culaton will not be confined to this
country, but it will go and be read
wherever Il great mind is appreciated
ann il will ever be regarded as most
valuable standard work, from the pen
OF him who possesses the most powerful
mind of any man i'll the present age.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

Among the articles at the industrial
exhibition at London IN lS5l,will be a
garland ufarliicIai flowers, which will
not be less than 1881 lcct in circumler-
ence. and will contald. 1881 varieties of
flowers and fruits. This monstrous par-
land will be composed Of materials from
all the manufacturers of flowers in the
English metropolis and the counties
1t viii be dedicated 10 Prince Albert
to the Duches Of Sutherland the Coun-
ties of Carlisle, the royal commissioners
and all the subscribers who have con
trlbuied TO this project. 1t will be en-
closed IN glass case on the sides OF
which will be inscriptions to commemo.
rate the exhibition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

D5At late term Of the Court Of
Common Pleas. in Plymouth County,
Mass, Judge MeIlcn presiding, Mr.. II.
w. CordelI, of West Bridgewatcr, was
arraigned on eight complaints for viola
lation of the license law. He was CON
victed on most OF them, but as qucs-
tions of law were raised, the matter goes
before the whole Court Mr. {. is a
dealer in Botanic medicines, was charg-
ed with selling brandy. under the name
of extract Of strawberry" and in whose
shop gin was named Juniper" and
New England rum was "liic everlast-
ing"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

RIVAL NOVEL WRITING. A London
paper says. iaceliously, that Mr.. G. p. K
James, on his arrival in America back
ed himself, Tor IA large sum, to write
ten novels in less time than Mr.. Feni-
more Cooper will take 10 write five
AT the end Of the first week, Mr. james
had completed four, and had got as far
as the two travellers on the fine sum
moro evening. ia the fith, and was
still, when the accounts left, in excel
lent wind. At the same period. Mr..
Cooper had finished one only, and but
just arrived at the discovery of the he
ro's lost grandmother, in the tribe Of
Esquimaux, towards the middle of a Sc
cond; the severe weight Of the material,
besides, was beginning TO tell, and he
showed visible signs of punishment
There can be little doubt of Mr.. James
winning his chivarous wager.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

A new remedy for scarlet fever has
been discovered and published in the
Surgical Journal. The skin being the
chief seat of disease, it is rubbed all ov-
er with piece of Fat bacon, which al
lays irritation, and prevents the loss Of
the vital action ofthe surface ofthe body
II is said that the power OF the disease is
almost entirely disarmcd.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

D5-A letter received at New York
from Maulmain, from the wife of mis-
sionary, speaks of Mrs. Judson, the for
mer glad and grrcefu "Fanny Forrcs-
ter" as follows:
"Poor Mrs. Judson is suffering much.
She is the picture of sorrow, yet calm
and even cheerful. She will probably.
90 home. DR.. Judson's death has spread
n pail over our little circle. We feel
that God has called him to rest with him,
but we miss him every where"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

nTThc Hon. William G. Rivcs, our
minister TO France, has written a letter
to c. NJ. lngersolI, Esq, of New Haven,
strongly in favor of supporting the com
promise measures of Congress as the on
ly ehectual means of preserving the L.
mon. 1t is published in the New Hav-
EN- Register, and was suggested by an
able article in that paper, copy OF
which was cent to Mr.. X. by his friend
lngcpoll.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

MAoIc.-lt is said that Blitz, Wyman
and other magicians, have not only
passed their magic wands over the SEN
scs of the people, but also over their pur
ses. Signor Blitz is estimated 10 be
worth about $4,000; Wyman 100000 ;
Herr Alexander 5000; Monsieur Ad-
rIan $4,000, and Harrington $50 600,
all made by their tricks Of trade"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

CoHGREssIoNAL BRDEs.-A Wash
ington correspondent of the New York
Mirror says: "At the National there
are no less than eight brideS-scvcral gof
them being Congressional brides
These gay birds are ominous of a bril-
liant season.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

DTThomas w. Dorr can restore
himself TO his full civil and political
privileges, without any legislation,
whenever he will take the same oath of
allegiance that every officer is required
TO take.-PUr. Journal.
Mr. Dorr is not an officer, but merely
aspires to be citizen, and citizens do
not take oaths until they take Office
Bosi. Post.
In order to have his aspirations grats
fed, he will have to take the oath of
allegiance, because he has been convic-
ted OF Treason, which, by the laws of
all lands, deprives a man Of the rights
and privileges Of citizenship
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

DIR. J. V. &. Smith writes to the Bos-
ton Medical add Surgical Journal, un-
der the date of Alexandria. that all the
flags of Egypt were kept at half ma
for three successive days when the death
of General Taylor was announced in
that country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

~The Boston Post says that the
number of vessels belonging to the Uni
ted States wrecked during the year
ending June, 1913, as shown by offciat
ocuments, was 5S5, valued at So, OIL
495. The value of their cargoes was
$2,50l,77l. Total, $45l3,l76. The
total number of lives lost in connection
with the above was AZ. The amount
of losses paid by underwriters on YES
sells and cargoes was So S02, ,3l9.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

The Installation of cardinal Wiseman
was to take place in England in about ten
days time, i'll private, with closed doors
for the purpose Of avoiding the annoy,
ance anticipated on the part of those
whom curiosity might lead to be pres
ent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

AGITATION IN ENoLANp.- The Lon
don Times pu S its foot down with the
Queens Ii is said that an extra session
OF Parliament will be called in conse-
quencc Of the excitement which appears
TO be very great,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

Loss OF BARK EMILY WITH 200 LIVES.
The N. Orleans Picayune learns from
Passengers, that the bark Emily, from
San Francisco for Realejo and Panama,
was lost on the goth of September on
the Pacific coast, and of 200 passengers
but two were saved.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

The National Gallery Of London is Wis.,
tied frequently by people who bring their
Iunrheons with them and thus turn this
hall, devoted to art, into an eating room
for their own convenience.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

The proprictcrs of the Astor House,
New York, obtain daily by telegraph,
for the benefit of travellers, the state of
the weather at various points of the u
Mon.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

GFMss Leslie says that plain-faced
girls should dress plainly. Very true,
but did Miss Leslie ever see young la
dy that was willing to admit that she
had plain face We question it.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

The Govcrnsr and Council OF Mas
sachusctts have counted and declared
the votes for Senators. Thirty-lhrce
are cIectcd-22 Opposition and II
Whigs,-and their arc seven vacancies
three in Essex, two in Bristol, and two
in Hampden
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

Mrs Partington says that nothing
despises her so much as TO see people
who profess to except salvation, go to
church without their purses when a re
collection is to be taken.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

All that General Scott got for fight
ing the battle Of Chapultepcc was sew
cn dollars and seventy-three cents. He
could have made more by selling bot
tied soda.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26
A TALL ONe.-The Boston Traveller

A TALL ONe.-The Boston Traveller
of Saturday notices the arrival from ST.
John OF young man seven feet four
and IA half inches high flty-six inches
circumference round the breast, and
weighing 356 pounds, He is a Scotch
man. aged nineteen, but for some time
past resident Of Nova Scotia.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26
HERiLD OF THE TIMES
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MoRNING, AT
No. 1877 Thames street.
CRANST0N g. NORMAN.
TERMS--S2 in advance, or 1925
at the end ofthe year.

A BouNciNG BoY.-The Marshall en-
gagged in taking the census for the third
district ofSt. Louis, has noted among his
interesting statistics, opposite the name
Of Charles Ware; the following mem:
"Aged eight months; is twenty eight
inches high, weighs thirty pounds and
talks" That chap will do.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

hSsCapt. John II Aulick has been
appointed to command the naval squad
ron at the East India station, in place
of Com. VOORHEES,, and will hoist his flag
on the Susquchanna, which has been or
dered to Norfolk to complete her out
6t.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

I}A Western paper publishes the
following notce-"Dry stove wood wan
ted immediutly al this office in exchange
for papers. N. b. Don't bring log.
that the devil can't spllt'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

fyou wish 10 carry home shirt full
Of broken bones, just undertake TO part
an lrshman and his wife when they are
exchanging irons with each other.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

Sidney Smith, in London was shown
lump Of American ice, upon which he
remarked, "that he was glad toy see any
thing solvent come from America"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

DTThc steamer Bay State has been
repaired, and took her place OH the
Sound. on Thursday night.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

A boy was arrested in Boston for sell
I ng TO astranger ticket Of admission TO
the Common to see the moon rise.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

A correspondent of the Journal of
commerce states, apparently on infor-
nation from South Carolina through
private channel, that an offer has been
made to an officer at Old Point Comfort
to give him the command of the State
Arlillcry with salary equal to a Brig
adler General in the United States ser
vice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

MIR. Laurie, late sheriff of London, has
presented to the President of the French
Republic the gold bride bi, and siirups
which wcic used by the Emperor Nap, =
leonin 1914.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

QUITE SPIRITED.-Queen Victoria
stamps her foot, and vows she will not
bear this, aIluding TO supposed inter-
icrancc with her ecclesiastical power.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

Mr.. Calhoun's Manuscripts are to be
purchased for the South Carolina Leg
islature, Tor the sum of 10000
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-26

A good life is better than an cpl
taph.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09
[coRREspoNpENcE OF THE nEpuBLIc.l

BALTIMORE, August S-5 p. IN.
You will find enclosed some further returns from
st Louis, which Indicate that the Wings Of Mis-
souri, have been doing their duty.
Mr.. J. ii. Tatum, Of this city, has been engaged
for some months in constructing an electro mag
netic motive-power apparatus. lie has finally sue
cecded in constructing a machine propelled by
electro magnetism, which fully meets his most
gune expectations. 1t has been exhibited already
to number of citizens in full operation His
machine is merely model, and on small scale,
yet it possesses from eight to ten horse. power II
Mr.. Il. succeeds, as there now appears to be no
doubt, he will have achieved Of the most splen-
did inventions of the age. He has secured patent.
An ncendiary attempt made this morning
to fire Union Hall, on Baltimore street Several
boxes of matches were found on the premises. Fire
had actually taken hold of the building, but was
promptly extingushed.
1t is gratifying to learn that the city of Canton,
at the eastern terminus of Baltimore, rapidly
improving. 1t bids fair, 1T no distant day, to be-
come place of great business The natural adj
vantages which that location possesses, especially
for harbor and shipping, are very superior. The
time is drawing very near when Canton will
receive quick impulse, and SOON spring up into a
furnishing and important city. Buildings are
already springing up rapidly, together with other
improvements.
Our market is quiet. Small sales of Howard
Street -four at So 81 SIS A for old and new;
City Mills So 80. Sales of red wheat at 100 a II
cents to quality; white do at 1875 cents.
Corn Ga 66 cents for white and yellow.
Whisky 20 % cents.
Coffee active. Sales of 0,000 bags Rio, during
the week, at 8, 10! cents 1000 Laguayra do. at
g. a 10 cents-stock reduced to q, 900 bags.
Sugars improving.
Stocks quiet-Baltmore 6's, l06l; Ohio railroad
shares 7Os offered; Maryland G's, l03 bid.
Nothing doing in Government securities.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09

San Francisco and Sacramento and San joaquin
rivers have been duly appointed under the super
intendence Of the Board Of Pilot Commissioned in
conformity with the recent State laws.
From Oregon.
The steamer Carolina arrived at San Francisco
on the LIST Of u, but is reported TO have brought
papers. She left the mouth OF the Columbia
river on the 25th of June.
We learn, however, by previous arrival, that
the reports of the discovery of gold in Oregon had
been confirmed. letter from respectable gen
tleman OF St. Heens, formerly Plymouth dated
May 49, says;
A great excitement prevails here; gold is found
everywhere, and parties constantly forming for
farther explorations A party OF some OF our most
respectable merchants left Portland few days
since, for the Walah- Wallah, tributary of the
Columbia. The movement proceeded from par
eel OF sand which brought in by the Indians
which yielded fifty per cent. pure gold And in
consequence of this and the many other similar
ports, -four has risen from s Is to y ~ per barrel
in Oregon city, and other articles OF consumption
in proportion.
Reports from Rogue's river represent gold as
very abundant upon that stream. large party,
Mr.. -- among the number start in few weeks,
the water permitting, for Mount St Helens, which
is well known to be gold region. have seen u
large lot Of fine silver from that place. The
Indians represent II as very abundant Mount St.
lIelens is about thirty miles due north from this
place
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09
Telegraphic.

ST. LOUIS, August s.
The entire Wing ticket, with the exception of
two judges of the county court, will be elected.
Intelligence from the second Congressional dis
trict indicates very certainly that the Wing mem
Der is elected and also majority of Wing dele
gates.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Darby Wing, has 300 majority in St. Louis
county over Roger, Free soer. The whole Wing
ticket for Legislature, sheriff. and coroner is elected
In Cape Girardeau county, Baldwin has 652, and
Davis $50 votes. Rozer 375
From the second Congressional district we hear
that Marion county has given 200 majority
Henderson and Benton, and elected Wing Scna-
tor and two Representatives.
Rails county gives Porter 100 majority, and
elects Wing representatives.
ST. Charles county gives Porter $50 majority over
Henderson, being Wing gain of 500 on the last
previous Congressional election.
The two Benton representatives in st. Charles
and Lincoln, and the Wing senators triumphant.
So far returns have been received, the Wings
have gained largely, and there prospects of
their triumph throughout the State, thus securing
United States Senator The returns come in
slowly.
The cholera is evidently declining in our city.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09

CANADIAN PARLGAMEST AND THE PREss.-The
Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday afternoon,
rejected resolution declaring the absolute right
OF the people to be present and observe the pro-
ccedings Of Parliament, and OF the press to report
The House has thus asserted the absurd and obso-
lcte doctrine that the presence Of the people is il
legal and only permitted by sutferance We fancy
that step Of this kind will do to advance the
cause of political reform in Canada than almost
any other the Assembly could have taken. The
press, OF all parties, evinces decided disposition
TO take issue with Parliament on the question. Let
il uphold its own dignity, and the people will most
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09

THE NEXT SESSION will begin Monday.
Il the l4th day Of October, 1850, and close lst
March, 1851.
Nathan II. Smith, Nj. D., Surgery
VIM. E. A. Aiken, NJ. D., Chemistry and Phar-
macy.
Samuel Chew, Nj. D., Therapeutics, Materia
Medica and Hygiene.
Joseph Roby, Nj. D., Anatomy and Physiology.
William Power, Nj. d., Theory and Practice of
Medicine.
Richard II. Thomas, Nj. D., Midwifery and Dis-
cases of Women and Children.
George w. Miltenberger, NJ. d., Pathological
Anatomy.
The most ample opportunities for the prosecution
OF Practical Anatomy at moderate expense
Clinical Lectures four times week, by Profess
sors Smith and Power, in the Baltimore Infirmary;
with the privilege of daily vsits to its wards, with
out charge 10 the student for the ticket.
Fees for the Lectures, $50 to S95; Practical An
atomy, $40; Naturalization, So; Graduation, $40.
WILLIAM L. A. AIKEN, Dean.
BALTIMsRE, July Let, 1850.
Aup 7-2awtlbOct
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09

A SIGNIFICANT FAcT.-We have il from the best
authority, says the Sandusky Mirror, that strong
Washington, TO induce the Democrats in the Ohio
Constitutional Convention to pass resolutions in ia
vor of Clay's Compromise, similar to those adopted
by a majority of the Michigan delegates. A mes
sage was returned that the thing impossible
that the Ohio democracy in favor of the ad-
mission OF New Mexico and California as States
Accordingly, when the late convention assembled
stringent resolution to that effect passed with
entire unanimity
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09
LADIES' FASHIONABLE TUCK COMBS,
SPANISH FANS. &c.

HAVING just returned from New York, JOHN
IL IL. GIBBS will open this day an assortment of
elegant and fashionable ornamental Tuck Combs
OF the latest and most becoming styles.
Also twist, side, neck, and Children's Long
Combs in great variety, as well as every descrip-
ton OF Dressing, b. aiding, Fine Tooth, and Pocket
Combs.
The fans comprise every style now in use, such
as Spanish, Chinese, Pearl, and Ivory framed,
Feather, &c.
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Penn. avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets.
Aug S-3tif IIntelligencer.1
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~ note and letter paper and envelopes.
superhne cream laid vellum note paper.
Cream damask laid note and letter paper, bath
size.
The queens MORE damask laid note.
TAYLOR & MAURY have Just imported an
assortment Of the above netc and rich STILES OF pa
per-plain, ruled, and gilt edged, with envelopes
TO match, and it will be found very superior.
American and French stationery Of every varie-
ty constantly for sale at their Book and Stationery
store, near 9th strcet. AUG
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDING


OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
August 6, 1850.
i 3 O'Clock p. m Saturday the nth instant, for
about 40 900 cubic yards ofexcavation and embank-
ment, within that division Of the Mall between 18th
and lfth streets.
The distance of transportation from the points OF
excavation to that of the emban kments will proba-
bly, not average more than two hundred yards.
diagram of the ground can be seen, and all neces-
oye Tha nronnsaa will state he price per cubic
yard. The successful bidder will be required to
enter into contract for the immediate commence
ment and steady prosecution Of the work, with
ample force for the completion Of the work by the
LIST of December next. Aug Sd
yETHITE SULPHUR WATER, DIRECT
w from the springs, Greenbrier, Virginia; for
sale by the barrel or half barrel, gallon bottle,
by j. +. CALLAN,
August 3-du Sole agent for this District
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

k THROUGH TICKETS by United
~1UE States Mail Steamship GEORGIA,
Captain ID. ID. Porter, United States
Navy. ON TUESDAY, August 18th, at p. IN,
from her dock, foot of Warren street, y. r., with
the Government mails for San Francisco.
The arrangements for the transportation of pas
scngers direct from New York TO Chagres, and from
Panama 10 San Francisco, being now complete,
the voyages for which tickets were issued having
been rapidly and successfully performed, the Com
pany are now prepared TO issue through tickets to
San Francisco
The books for the GEORGIA on the 18th August
arc now open, and passages can be secured on APP
pication at the office of the Company, III West
street, corner Of Warren street, at the following
rates:
From Panama to San Francisco State room
berths $500. Storage berth ; 100, found with
beds and separate mess table
From New York TO Chagres-State-r room 100.
Snndee berth $50. Storage berth ) so; found bed
and separate mess table.
Early application will be necessary to secure n
through ticket blythe Georgia, August 18Th, small
number only being for sale by her.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-09

There would then be four heetsof ma itime powers
more or less hostile to the German cause.
In the Duchies, the Hanoyerian Chambers are still
firm in their support of Germany, and consider the
peace concluded between Prussia and Denmark as
dishonorable 10 the Empire
A despatch had reached Berlin, stating that
dreadful fire had broken out in the city of Cracow
by which nearly half OF the city had been de-
stroyed Many lives were lost, and great amount
OF property consumed
Austria md Russia.
Accounts from Vienna state that the Minister Of
War has resigned, in consequence of Haynau's dis
Inissa. Radetzky has rendered his resignation, it
is said on the same account.
tremendous fire occurred at st. Petersburgh on
the 10th, on the north side of the river near the
guard ship. Property to an immense amount was
destroyed.
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r. T-F%1r n. The new and fast steamboat
lhJ -rAV THOMAS COLLYER will de-
eSS5561 - - 2f2 part at the following hours
large stage connects with the boat
in Washngton boats fare - cents, boat and stage
g. cents each way.
Leave Alexandria u, g. l0l, a. m; /, %, a., 6,
p
Leave Washington 81, 81, l. a. m; 2, 81. 5, =,
p. m
Aug Got JOB CORSON, Captain.