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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
THE GREAT RAcE.-The struggle now

Tue GREAT RAcE.-The struggle now
going on between the Collins and Gun
ard line Of steamships on the Atlantic
may well be subject of general inter
tcresi, for it involves no less prize than
the supremacy of The seas. Heretofore
this result was the subject OF bloody cor
troversy, and the claims OF rival nations
were determined Oh many wclI-lough,
azure field. The strife Wis pursued
even amid the war of elements, until
one or other Of the contending parties
struck their eo'ors in acknowledgement
OF the superior prowcss Of their advcrsa-
ry, or lay on the waters shattered
wreck. But the introduction of steam
has exploded this kind Of rivalry, and
established the possibility Of settling in
tcrnational disputes without the smell Of
gun-powdcr, The English are begin
ming 10 find ont this truth. And the
following paragraph from Dublin pa
per shows how dec y the people of that
country are interested in its accomplish
mcnt.
We do not hesitate TO say that tie
beating oi'lhe Cunard line Of steamships
by the Collins is the most significant in
terna,ional event of the day. Nor is it
TO be concealed that to Irishmen lis sig
nilicance is greater than 10 any other
people in the world. We have hitherto
BEEN shut up in an ocean prison, no peo-
pie but one having power to walk the
waters that immured us. IIencetorth
it may be hoped that we will partake
more largely in all the movements Of
our race. In peace and in war the
world will have more access TO us, and
we to the world, since the keys ofthe inn
prisoning seas are about TO be transfer
red TO other and more friendly hands"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

The foreign merchants and shippers
of London have agreed TO establish a
"club for all nations" to meet the re-
quiremcnts of the strangers, merchants
and others, who will be in town during
the exhibition of 1851.
The club will be provided, in addi-
ton to the usual accommodations, with
interpreters acquainted with all langua-
ges of the East and of Europe, guides
and commissioners, and departments for
information. A committee of gentle
men, merchants of London, has been G.
lected to carry out the undertaking.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

A FAITHFUL WiFE.-There is moth
ing like faithful wife; under God our
veal or woe for this life depends on her.
If she is desponding. your own sanguine
spirit catches the infection but if she is
still full ofhopc and energy, her smiles
will cheer you in this world prosperity
and happiness depend chiefly on our
wives. Le.a man marry one, therefore,
equal to either fortune" who can a
dorm his riches or brighten his poverty /;
and who under all circumstances will be
truly his helpmate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
LEGAL VITA Kennebcc lawyer

LEGAL VITA kennebcc lawyer
who had been unsuccessful in his de-
fense of an idio,ic youth, in criminal
trial before Kcnnebec jury, on the
plea of incapacity to distinguish between
right and wrong; was Immediately after
wards accosted by one Of the juryman,
who volunteered coincidence, by attempt
ing to satisfy him that the verdict was
righteous one. The Attorney assured
the juror that he was Undertaking work
Of superrogation that he had no COM
plants to indulge; that although his
client was evidently non compos, yet
the constitution had been strictly com
piled with-he had been tried, most
emphaticaIly, by ajary ofhis peers'-
augusta Age.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
A LEARNED BLUNDER. When DR.

A LEARNED BLUNDER. When DR..
Adam Littleton was compiling his Latin
dictionary, assisted by an amanuensis.
he dictated the word concmro. The
scribe, supposing that the various sem
scs of the word in English would begin,
us usual, with the most literal one, said
"Io concur, suppose, sir" The Doc
tor Immediately exclaimed pcevishiy,
"Concur 2 on-dog" i" and accordingly
the amanuensis, supposing the latter
word TO be dictated Immediately wrote
condog as the translation of concTrO.--
1t was even printed thus in the first e.
dition of 1873, though this ludicrous
blunder was corrected in the subsequent
editions.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

An old Nurse's cHre for The .Snmmer
CJmpiaini.-Take three nutmegs. graf
ed; to which add the yolks of three fresh
eggs, and mix them well with three table
spooniuls of French brandy, or best Port
wine. Dose-a table spoonful three
times Il day. 1t Is one OF the simplest
and most effective remedies ever used
for cholera iniantum. For thirty years
an old nurse used this, and during all
that time lost not IA dozen cases. With
ordinary care, good nursing, proper at
tention to clothing, &c, no child need
die OF summer complaint, if you will but
use the above assistant.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
The IDEA OF EauisocTML STORMS
The New Orleans Bulletin denounccs it

The IDEA OF EoUINoCTAL STORMS
The New Orleans Bulletin denounccs it
and says:
Did you ever hear any reason given
for September and March gales, or 's
they are called equiaociiai gales, except
that the sun then crosses the line. -
and what is this "crossing the liner
Nothing at all 1t is all nominal. there
is no such thing as the sun crossing the
line. II is neither more nor less than
that the sun on those days is vertical at
noon, OH the Equator, as it is vertical
few days previously, short distance to
the norihward of it and vertical few
days afterwards, a short distance south
ward of It, 1t is also vertical in latitude
23 deg. north on the 2lst of June. and %
deg south on the 2lst December, and
there is just as much reason why there
should be gales at or near these two
latter days, as on the 2lst March or the
2lst September. 1t il true, there are
sometimes severe gales in September,
but more frequently in August, and sci
entifc men have attempted TO account
for them from long continued or unusual
heat within the tropics that has rarified
the air, and produced hidden rush from
the other quarters, in order to restore the
equilibrium, and thus produce gales and
hurricanes but the position of the sun,
or rather the position of the earth tow
ards the sun, has no more TO do with
these storms, than the planet Venus, or
Le-Verrier's new planet Neptune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
Excursion Ticket TO the WOrlds Ia

Excursion Ticket 10 the WOrlds Er-
hibu on.-We are happy to learn that
the enterprising house Of G. w. Nc
Henry &, Co., of this city, intend to issue
cabin passage certificates for the Indus
trial Exhibition 10 take place in London
next year. The tickets for the excur-
sion to Liverpool and back are to be
furnished at the low price of 500, IN
cluding every thing but wines and Ii
quors. The trips will commence with
the packet ship Mary Pleasant, TO sail
on the 18th March ncXt-Phiiadeiphia
American.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YoRK, Nov. 3

The steamship Washington arrived
at this port al 81 PM. She brings l6O
passengers and freight. The steamship
Franklin arrived at Hnvrc on the 18th
nit, in thirteen days, including detcn-
ton at Cowcs. Her arrival was hailed
with greaijoy.
The Indian mail arrived OH the 10Th
uli The news wns unimportant. The
news from India brought dates from
Bombay 10 Sept. 10Th, Calcutta 7th, and
Hong Kong 9TH. /, was devoid of rolit-
ical interest.
The ork on the Calcutta Railway
had been commenced.
Sir Charles Mcguire was to commence
his return home from Silma on the 5th.
The cholera was still prevalent in
various districts in India.
The India and China seas were in
tested with pirates. The news from
China was unimportant.
The difficulties between China and
Portugal at Macao had been arranged.
The expedition ofthe Dutch against
Borneo have met small success.
Business season had commenced and
trade was looking up. Cotton is selling
at favorable prices.
Commercial news from Calcutta was
favorable, The export trade was firm.
The old stores of Indigo were sold Salt
peter was constantly in demand, and so
was Rice and raw Silk, of which the
prices were looking up. Oils Seeds
were in constant demand. A great deal
Of business was done in Opium.
London papers 'ntain some further
details of.the Paris news ofthe 18th Oct,
notice of which was anticipated by tele-
graph by the Canada.
The prorogation committee holds its
weekly meeting today, the 18th. 1t was
thought the committee would notice the
MOniteur.
1t is said that the message to be de-
livered by the President of the Republic
at the opening of the session of the As
sembly, on the llth November, will con-
tain a distinct recommendation to the
Chamber, of the prolongaton of the
Presidents powers, to be taken into inn
mediate consideration.
A meeting OF the Belgians, resident in
Paris, is called for Friday to organize a
funeral service to be celebrated in Paris,
for the rcposc of the soul Of the late
Queen.
Of the Belgians "Evcncment" says:---
that ii is assured that after several meet
ings between Thicrs, Guizot, Berger
and other leaders Of the conservative
party il has been arranged that the Ber-
rycans will give their support to the
powers Of the President for four addition
al years
There was no change Of moment in
the English securities.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

CorslN.-There's nothing like cous-
in it is the sweetest relation in human
nature There is 10 excitement in low
ilg your sister, and courtlng IA lady in
the face Off strange family, requires
the nerve of IA martyr; but your dear
family cousin, with her provoking mai
denly reserve, and her bew tching free
doms, ard the romping iro!ics, and the
stolen tenderness over the skein of silk
that will get tanglcd--and then the long
ride, which nobody talks about and the
long tetcs a-tetes, which are nobody's
business and the long letters, of which
nobody pays the postage-no, there is
nothing like cousin--a young gay,
beautiful witch of u cousin.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
New ORLEANS, Nov. 2.

The steamship Alabama, Foster, from
Chagres, arrived at this port yesterday,
with two days later news from Caliior-
MIA, bringing dates to the l7th inst.
The health of the Isthmus was good.
All excitement relative to the attempt
ed revolution in New Granada, had pret-
fall, though it had but little effected the
roads. whch we're in such order as 10
enable all TO pass over with but little dii-
ticuty.
The accounts from California are not
Of a very encouraging nature. San
Francisco has been visited by another
destructive fire which consumed over
100 buildings, causing much distress a
mong the occupants thereof. Prepare
tions were to be made mt once for reno
wing the rubbish, and erecting more sub
stantial buildings.
The financial crisis still excited much
talk, but it was thought the worst VAS o.
yer.
From the mines there is little news to
add to that brought by the Pacific. The
accounts are somewhat contradictory,
but still of n very favorable character.
New discoveries were being made daily.
The rainy season was about commence
ing.
The passengers by the Alabama have
considerable gold with them,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

A DAMpER TO BATnlNG.--Thc last
number ofthe Boston and Surgical Jour
nal utters the opinion that " once week
is often enough to battle the uh0ie body
for the purpose of luxury or cleanliness.
Beyond this we consider bathing as in
furious. Flannel worn next to the skin
at all seasons, is proper, and infinitely
more hcaIthiul than all the daily baths
now so fashionable" The argument by
which this opinion is supported, is as
follows:
The oil which is sccrctcd by the
sebaceous glands of the skin serves the
purpose Of lubricating its surface Now
If this secretion is constantly removed
as fast as exuded, its destined object is
thereby defeated. The cxcretory ducts
OF the perspiratory glands themselves,
require this unctious matter OF the skin
to keep them in action. lfvery frequent
bathing of The body is practised, it must
be obvious that this matter cannot be
long present to perform lis office. AS
to the assmiations Of functions of the
skin and lungs it will be apparent that
when the skin acts impericctly, or ceases
20 act AT all, the lungs have an extra
amount Of duty 10 perform ; and it is
generally in just such cases that en-
gorgemeut Of them takes place, consti.
iuting Inflammation, or pneumonia"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
lr5.The Winter Term of the Newport

r'The Winter Term of the Newport
Female Seminary will commence on
Wednesday, the 9th inst. This excellent
Institution is under the charge OF the
Misses Coe, who have spared no pains
or expcnce to make it worthy OF the
patronage Of those who arc most par
ticular in giving their daughters flash
ed and accomplished education. There
are a sufficient number of Teachers en-
ploycd 10 give the fullest attention 10 all
the young ladies' and all the branches
Of a thorough education are there
taught. The greatest attention is paid
to the training and nurturing Of the So
cial characters of those Misses who are
placed under their care, by the very cs-
timable ladies who conduct this Scmina-
ry. We most cordially commend it to
the attention and patronage of all pa
rents who have daughters to educate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

Coop ADVICE. Never attempt 10
strike the guilty, where, by misdirect-
ed, or too hasty blow the innocent the
gallant, and the good may suffer. Nrv-
er attempt TO expose villain, if your ri-
forts in doing so are likely to injure those
who have been the unsuspccting dupes
of his artifce. Never wager Il larger
sum than you carry in your pocket. =
Never shake hands with man if you
are no, glad TO see him. Never forget
when you meet, to recognise your friend
and be even more careful to offer your
s,lutation to those who arc poor. Never
quarrel without sufficient casue, but, if
it be necessary to ia Ike upa quarrel, then
see that quarrel firmly put to an end
Never betray confidence ofany kind, bur
more particularly that Of woman.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

SENATOR SoULE is catching it strongly
from the New Orleans papers for his
ridiculous speech on his return from
Washington, in which he denounced
Northern men residing in the South. and
New Orleans in particular for being un-
der Northern influence. He said:
"Gentcmen | care very little for
the opinion of this city. New Orleans
is under Yankee iniluence-an influence
which we must get rid Of"
The beauty Of This sentiment is The
more striking from the fact that Soulc is
il "Frenchman by birth.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

W The Syracuse Star states that
the insaniiy of Judson Hutchinson, was
caused by mesmerising. After 4 con-
cert in Cleveland, the Hutchinson hap
pened to come in contact with DR.. Abner
Howe, who is practising in Cleveland,
animal magnetism, Until this time, Jud-
son Hutchinson, was perfectly sane
lie was magnetised by this Howe, and
came out from under his hands a raving
maniac, and has continued &c ever since.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

Mn. LAyARD has made discovery at
Nincvah of the greatest interest. He
has penetrated into IL chamber which
appears TO be Of the same class as the
House of Records" noticed by the
prophet Ezra. In this chamber Mr.
Layard found, in terra Gotta tables.
piled up from the floor 10 the ceiling,
what are apparently the archives of the
Assyrian Empire during long hisori-
cal succession. Five large cases of these
tables have been packed up for transpor-
tation to England. Some Of our anti
quarian IiIcrati indulge the idea that
these tables will give us a betterac account
of the history, religion, Jurisprudence
and philosophy Of the Assyrians, thir-
teen centuries before the Christian era.
than we have ofeiiher Greece or Rome
during any period oftheir history.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

THE LONDON EXHiBrrioN.-Wc lear3
from the National Intelligcncer that the
Secretary ofthe Treasury has consent
ed to the use of vessels in the revenue
service of the United States for the trans
portation of articles of American pro-
duc,ion from the various ports along the
Atlantic coast, to such point as shall be
selected for the departure Of the ship ap-
propriated TO convey them TO the London
Exhibition, wherever il can be done
without detrimentt to the public service.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
Laws Of the United States.
By AUTHORITY.

Passed during the trst session " the
Thirty.frst Congress.
UBLIc-No. 43)
AN ACT TO create the office Of Sur
veyor General oft rublic Lands
in Oregon, and to provide for the
survey; and to make donations to
settlers of the said public lands.
And be it enacted by the Senate and
House IF Representatives of the Unit
ed States Of America in Congress as
semLled, That a Surveyor General
shall be appointed for the Territory of
Oregon, who shall have the same au-
,hor,y, perform the same duties, res
pec,ing the public lands and private
land claims in the Territory Of Ore
gon, as are vested in and required Of
the Surveyor Of the lands Of the Uni
ted States northwest of the Ohio, ex-
cept as hereinafter provided.
SIC. 2. And be it further enacted,
That the said Surveyor General shall
establish his Office at such place with.
in the said Territory as the President
of the United States NAV from time to
time direct he shall be allowed an an
nual salary Of TWO thousand five hun.
dr. d dollars, to be paid quarter-year'y,
aud to commence at such time as he
shall enter into bond, with competent
security, for tie faithful discharge Of
the duties of his office. There shall
be, and hereby is, appropriated the
sum Of four thou sand dollars, or as
much thereof as is necessary, for clerk
hire in his office; and the further sum
T one thousand dollars per annum Tor
Office rent, fnel, books, stationery, and
other Incidental expenses, Of his Of
fee, to be paid out Of the appropria-
ton for surveying the public lands.
Sec. 3. AMI be 1t further enacted,
That if, in the opinion Of the Secreta-
ry OF the Int rior, it be preferable, the
surveys in said Territory shall be made
after what is known as the godetic
method, under such regulate ms and
upon such terms as may be provided
by the Secretary of the Interior, or
other Department having charge OF The
surveys Of the public lands, and that
said godeIc surveys shall be followed
by Typographical surveys, as Congr IS
may from time To time authorize aid
direct but If the present mode Of sur
vey be adhered To, it shall be the duty
of said Surveyor to cause n base line
and meridian to be surveyed, marked
aud established, in the usual manner,
at or near the Willamette river and
he shaIl also cause to be s..rveyed in
townships and sections, in the usual
manner, and in accordance with the
laws Of the United States which may
/ be ia fore, the district of county ly-
ing between the summit Of Il G Cascade
Mountains, and the aci6c Ocean, aud
south and north OF the Columbia riv-
er: ProUidcd, how,pr, Tint none
than township lin shall be run where
the land is deemed unfit for culiiva-
ton. That no deputy surveyor shall
cha &c for any line, except such as may
be actually Iun and marked, nor for
any line not necessary TO be run and
that the whole cos, Of surve, ing shall
not exceed the rate Of eight dollars per
nile for every mile and part Of mile
actually surveyed and mar ed.
SIC. 1. Ind be Il further Enacted,
That there shall be, aud hereby is,
granted to every settler or occupant Of
the public lands, American half.brced
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

DR.. w. II. Sienson, of Baltimore, has
constructed clock which keeps the time
of DAY. day OF the week, day of the
month, and also the name Of the month.
But the most peculiar feature is, it keeps
the odd days Of the month, and also leap
year, and the odd minutes ofevery moon,
90 that IL never requires setting The
hours are struck by an armed warrior
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07
ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE.

Believing that few, ifany Of our num-
erous readers know whence or how the
s,ying thnt heads this article originated,
and having accidentally become ncquain-
ted with the fact that il originated in
this county, have been at some trouble
TO ascertain the particulars, and now
give them to you IA follows - SCOTS
Weehw,
About the year 1880, the Commiss-
liners Of this York county, Pa, when
making their annual tour for the pur-
pose of holding the appeals, stopped at
Corner Ketch, Chanceford tp., at the
public house of Mr.. Ephram McCleary.
Peter Ahl ST., J. w. Hetrick, and the
veritable Billy Patterson were the Com
missioners Daniel Small being their
clerk. Captain Patterson was naturally
fond OF IL good joke, but his wife having
died but short time before, he was
low-spirited and sad and the others, for
the purpose of rousing him from the
legarthy into which he had fallen, COM
menced running riggs upon him. Be-
coming tired Of their jokes, he determin-
ed to have some fun, cost what it might;
and going into another room he found
a little lrishman whose name was John
Moflit, and told him that some person
in the other room had struck him. John
hy became very angry when told that
his old friend had been abused, and inn
mediately went over into the other room
with him, and sung out at the top of his
voice, and almost choking with passion
=" Who sthruck Billy Patterson 2"
The party assembled began to laugh
boisterously, which only made Johnny
the more angry and as often as the
mir,h would subside little, he would
again cry out" Just show me the man
that shruck Billy Patterson ~
And going up to Small, who was
laughing loudly, he seized him by the
throat and said -
"You dirty gripe, did you strike Bill
Iy Patterson 2" and would have whipp-
ed him on the spot, but Patterson inter
fered, and told him he did not know who
struck him, when Johnny left the room.
But little sleeping was done in that
house for every now and then, during
the whole night. Johnny would cry out
Who struck Billy Patterson ?"
Or, "Show me the man that struck
Billy Patterson
This soon became the popular cry at
sales, public meetings, &c, throughout
the country and was given to the
world by being published in one OF the
Lancaster, Pa. papers, from the state
ment made TO the editor by Mr.. Me-.
Cleary, at whose house the joke was
played off.
The actors in this little comedy in
real life are all living, so far as known
TO me. excepting Mr.. McCleary and
Capt. VIM. Patterson still lives in our
midst, is us fond of fun as ever, and will
never knock under, until struck by the
hand of death. But to appreciate it, the
reader should hear the Captain tell the
story himself, for he throws into ii a dry
humor that would make Don Quixote
forget his whims, or provoke saint to
laughter.
Yours, &c. J. G..
York, York county Pa.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

A life boat has been invented in Eng
land, by a Mr.. Holbrook. which is quite
novel in its design. It has air tight seats
all round the side, but the bottom con-
ssis of open work Of iron, so that the
water passes freely through, and even
vets the feet Of the rowers. The advan-
agc is, that the wafer inside and outside
is on the same level, and the boat is ball
lasted and kept upright by the water it
,elf
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-07

Classic The editor of the Cincin-
natl Dispatch and Union thus classical
Iy concludes some reflections on the re-
suit Of the late election in Hamilton CO..
Ohio:
But we die easily, ue die graceful
ly. Like Caesar at the foot of Pompeii,
We pull our coat tails over our head and
say. Ettu brute" which, by liberal
translation, we render, And you, you
brute, YOU" meaning Cox aforesaid"
Cox, it seems, was an opposition can
ddate for prosecuting attorney.