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

CALIFORNIA U. S. SENAToR.-JAMEs
Nj. CRAsE.--Advices have reached us
from San Francisco, through which we
have been informed that the Wings OF
California. should there be a Wing ma
joyity in the Legislature, talk Of running
Mr.. James Madison Crane. senior editor
and proprietor Of the Pacific Curier,
for the United States Senate, in place OF
Col. Fremont whose term expires on the
18th of March next.
Mr.. Crane is well known in Richmond
having resided in this city for number
ofycars, and edited with peculiar ability
the Southcrner, which hada wide spread
ftme.
Should the Wings have majority IN
the California Legislature, there are
many worse acts they might be guilty
orthan that of eccting MIR. Crane as
their Senator. (Richmond (Na.)
Rcpub.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

EcLiPsEs IN lS5l.-There will be four
Eclipses in 1851, two Of the Sun and
two Of the Moon. A partial eclipse Of
the Moon Jan. IL, invisible on this con-
,incnt. An annular eclipse of the Sun
on the LIST Of Feb, invisible in North
America. but central and vertical in the
Indian Ocean, near the Isle Of Java. A
partial eclipse ofthc Moon, on the 18Th
of July, visible throughout the United
States first contact with shadow h 8
M middle Of eclipse, 2 h 35 m last con-
tact with shadow, h 8 m, mean time,
morn magnitude Of eclipse, S 2-5 dig
It's on Moons southern limb. A total
eclipse of the Sun, on the 2sth Of July,
partially visible in New England, as fol-
lows :--.beginning Of eclipse h 30 m,
A. NJ; middle. 0 h 81 m, A. NJ; end Of
eclipse 0 I'm, p. NJ. This eclipse
will be total at Baffin's Bay, Labrador,
a part of Greenland, and in the Atlantic
Ocean east Of Newfoundland This
eclipse will not be entirely total in New
England, but will he very large. f.
-lipscd on Suns northern limb.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

What has become of "Adam," our
excellent New York correspondent 3
We should very much like to hear from
him again, if he is in the land of the liv-
ing. The last heard of him. he was
going on a pilgrimage to that benight-
ed out. of the world region, New Jersey !;
and we really have serious fears as to his
safety. If he is yet on this mundane
sphere, we trust that he will report
progress as to his missionary enterprise
among the heather of Jersey, and
refresh our readers with more Of his ra-
cy and agreeable letters, which are al
ways very acceptable.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

The SuAsriTuTT FOR FLoGGING IN THE
Navy. The sentence Of the Court Mar
tia recently held on board of the U. ).
ship Pennsylvania, upon the mu'inous
conduct oflourmen, was promulgated on
Saturday, having been sanctioned by the
Navy Department, and is as follows;
The first case was that of Coal
HEAVIER, whose wages amounted to Sl'
mr. month. He is to be disrated and
only TO receive the wages of lands
man, go per month and to he kept in
solitary confinement on board Of the re-
cciving ship for the remainder OF the
time for which he was shippcd-about
IS months.
HThe two next cases were Of ordinary
scamen, who arc to be kept in solitary
confinement in the cells Of the Marine
Barracks at the Navy Yard, and TO be
fed only on bread and water. for two
months.
The remaining case was oi marine,
who is TO wear ball and chain. 10 do
the scavenger's work Of the Barracks
and to be shut up every night from sun
set to sunrise, in one OF the cells. And
in every case after the expiration OF the
sentence they are TO be dismissed from
the service in disgrace.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 20.

The steamboat Antoinette Douglass
burst her boiler on the Alabama river,
on Tuesday morning last, by which ac-
cident many persons were killed /; and
twenty-cight wounded. There are, be-
sides, twenty-five persons still Missing,
and but fifty one escaped uninjured.
The steamer Arkansas No. 5 took the
survivors and wounded to Mobile.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

Mr.. Deforest. furniture dealer in
Broadway, New York, says the Herald,
has contracted to furnish house in
Havana, outside the wall, ant within
mile of the Tacon Theatre, for Miss
Lind and suite, and provide them with
board, for the sum ofS3OO per week. 1t
is stated that $4,000 worth of furni-
ture will be sent on from this city, and
that Mr.. Derorcst intends TO sell it there,
after Miss Lind has done with it, and
expects handsome profit. Miss Lind
will have sung at l3O concerts by the
time she returns in the spring, thus hav-
ing only 90 to complete her engagement
with Barnum.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

pfA curious exhibition, il 10 said
by an exchange, is .incourse Of prepsr-
alton for the Worlds Fair, by Mr..
Wyld, M. p, the eminent map engrav-
er. He is constructing huge globe,
of fifiy-six feet in diameter, which will
be provided with convenient mode Of
ingress and egress the different coun-
tries of the world will be represented
upon the inner, and not upon the outer
surface, and the interior will be fitted
up with galleries and stair-cases, 80 a.
to enable the visitor to make q tour Of
the world, and visit each of the countries
whose industry or production will bo dis
played in the Great Exhibition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
PEACE DECLARED BETWEEN THE HAyTi

PEACE DECLARED BETWEEN THE HAyTi-
EMS AND DoMiNIcANs.-Ad despatch from
Boston on Friday, gives accounts from
st. Domingo City, to the Cd instant, re-
ceived by the brig George Otis, repre-
sen,ing that, through the Intervention
of the English and Americans, treaty
of peace between the Dominicans and
Haytiens had been concluded. Previous
TO this there had been some brisk fight
ing between the contending parties. but
no serious loss had been sustained by
either party. There was, at the time of
the treaty, an English man-of-war in
port.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

ID Whether or not Newport IL TO he
re,nscitate and rejuvcnated by bulli-
ing the Railroad TO Fall River, ID
question which we are unable to answer.
We have suggested all the plans which
we could think of to secure this most
desirable object and if any Of our citi-
zcns can devise any more feasible means,
we shall be very glad to give publicity
10 their views. Of course, with those
who hesitate about building this road, ii
is merely question Of expedicncy, and
if they could be satisfied that il would
be a profitable, or perhaps, even a fair
investment of capital they would be
willing 10 embark in the project. In
this instance as in almost all others
where Railroads have been constructed,
it is quite impossible for any one to say
that the road will certainly be profit
able one this is n question which can
only be decided by experience. From
acareihl investigation Of all matters con-
orconstruction the amount of travel and
transportation offrcight which must ne
cessarily pass over il, &C., we feel very
confident that the stock would be good.
Every person very well knows that
Railroads invariably open new avenues
Of business, and that they create trav-
el, &c; no road is built merely for the
accommodation ofprescnt existing bus
mess, but they are all designed TO in
crease business, and, thus far, in all
parts of the country, this design has
succce led well. Therefore, we can see
no good reason why the result should
not be the same in Newport, rs in other
towns and cities, and even villages, all
around us.
The auspices for building the Road
were never more favorable than at this
time. All that is now required is for
few energetic men, in this town, TO take
the matter up in earnest, and make a
proper beginning, and all will be we'll
II this is done, we know a wealthy gem
tIenan in New York, who has an inter-
est in Newport, but whose name we
are no, at liberty to disclose at present,
who vii subscribe for one hundred thou
sand dollars of the stock then, We
know Of others who will take smaller
amounts. rs soon al a reliable and bona.
fde commencement is made by our
own citizens who, OF course, have the
dcepes, and most vital interest in the
project We trust. for the welfare of
good old Newport, TO which we are al
80 much attached, that n successful ci-
iort may now be made, to arouse her
from her dream OF years, and to give
her commanding and important posit-
ion in the mercantile and commercial
world. All this will not injure the sum
mer business on the contrary, it will
have marked tendency to increase it,
because an enlargement OF business will
bring people here, who, perhaps, never
visited Newport before, and many
would he induced TO bring their families
IN the Summer At all events, the Rail
Road cannot injurc Newport, and the
probabilities strongly are that 1t will
very materially benefit it.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

MEDICAL FEES IN CALiEoRNiA.-The
San Francisco Herald furnishes the
following as portion OF the fee list a
dopted by the San Francisco Medical
Society:
For single visit or advice in a
case in which no further visits
are required. $32
This is not intended to apply to
those cases in which the physician
is considered the regular medical
attendant of the individual or
family.
For each visit in case in which
the physician is in regular attend
ancc, or for advice at his Office l6
Every necessary visit on the same
day to be charged, whatever their
number, at the same rate.
When detained, for each hour. 32
For a visit at the time appointed,
by the patient or his friends, dur
ing the daytime. 32
For a written opinion or advice, to
patient. soto 100
For a visit at night. SOTO 80
For visit as consulting physician,
during the day time. 32
The same fee shall be paid to
the attending physician.
For visit as consulting physi-
clan during the night. 100
For visiting distant patients, $40
to be charged for every mile
from the city.
For an opinion involving a ques-
ton OF law. $50
For post mortem examination
in case of legal investigation. 200
For certificate of the state of
health Of an individual. SO
For vaccination. 80
For reducing recent luxations. 80
to. 100
For reducing old luxations 100 to 200
For removal of stone from the
bladder. 500 to 1000
Fo- the operation for vesico-va-
ginal or recto-vaginal fistula. 500
to. lOO0
For tapping in ascites or hydro
thorax. 100 to 800
For the amputation Of a leg or
arm. So0
For amputation at the shoulder
Oint. 500
For amputation of a finger or toe 100
For the extirpation of tumors 100
to. lOUO
For trephining. 1000
For the operation for cataract. 1000
For other operations of the eye
and its appendages. 100 to 1000
For the operation for aneurism Of
the subclavian, carotcd and fe-
moral. 500 to 1000
For the operation for strangula-
ted hernia. 500 to 1000
For the operation for hare lip $50
to. 500
With such tariff before them, we
are sure none of our California friends
will indulge in the luxury of being sick
;T ,ba,, CON Doeo;hl,, ,yo;d -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

I-ssThc First Church in Providence
is not the oldest Baptist Church in Am
erica, but that distinction belongs 10 the
First Baptist Church in Newport, X. J..
- Boston Bee.
In confirmation Of this VIC would say
that we have in press pamphlet from
the pen of the Rev. S. Adlam, Pastor of
the First Baptist Church, in this town,
which will put this question forever at
rest. The facts adduced are clear and
beyond dispute, and must satisfy every
unbiased mind that the First Baptist
Church in this town is tho ol dest of the
or,lcr in America. The pamphlet will
be out in few days.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
HoGs.-Thc Louisville Journal, Of

Hoes The Louisville Journal, Of
Monday last, says
THE pork-houses, with one exception,
are now in full operation. The number
killed, up to this time, is at least 10000.
Most of the hogs killed thus far were
contracted for some weeks ago. The
top price seems to be SO so, though the
market has a decided upward tendency.
This is also the highest price paid at
Cincinnati according TO private dis
patch received yesterday. Green meats
have considerably advanced"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

RcH. The Springfield Republican
is responsible for the following: "When
Jenny Lind FIRST appeared at the Ladies'
Ordinary, at the Irving, she had no comb
in her hair, while every other lady wore
a comb. The next day she said she
wished TO dress like American ladies,
and went to dinnor with comb in her
head. On glancing up and down the
table. not a comb lrds TO be seem"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

In Bombay the culture Of cotton is
rapidly extending. Two years ago, the
whole of the land under cultivation with
American cotton in that presidency, was
under 20, 1000 acres. At the present mo-
ment the quantity exceeds 100000
acres, and there is every certainty Of
rapid increase taking place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

NATRIMorAL.-A correspondent, a
wag in his way, says that when a young
man, he occupied chamber separated
from tha, Ola married couple by a thin
partition. Ono cold night he heard the
rough voice Of the husband grumble
out
Take away your old hoofs"
To which the wife replied in very
querulous tone
All you did not speak so when we
were first married-then you used to
ssy to me, "iske away your liitIr footfy,
iootsies ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

Reception At TBE GovERNoR's Room.
-Senators Cass and Dickinson and the
Hon. Howell Cobb, met their friends in
the Governors Room, City Hall, yes
terday morning. His Honor the Mayor,
6, yeral members of the Common COun-
ell. and about five hundred citizens, cs-
corted the distinguished statesmen to
the hall. The Governors Room was
filed to It's utmost capacity, and Il large
number assembled outside. The dis
iinguishcd gentlemen were introduced
by the Mayer, when George Wood,
Esq, proceeded 10 address those assem-
bled Mr.. Wood extended to the guests
welcome to the city, and assured them
of the pleasure it afforded the Union
rowing citizens to meet with those who
had so distinguished themselves during
the last session Of Congress. Mr.. Wood
continued at some length, and urged
upon these gentlemen the necessity OF
continuing to labor in behalf of the Un-
ion, assuring them that the hearts Of the
people were with them for their efforts.
Gen. Cass, Mr.. Cobb, and Senator Dick
uson, replied appropriately to the re
marks made by Mr.. Wood, pledging a.
continuance of their efforts in the same
cause. The gentlemen were frequently
interrupted by outbursts of applause
from those present, and considerable
enthusiasm prevailed during the entire
procccdiugs.-N y. Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

To CURs A CouoH.- Paregoric one
and a halt ounce Sulphuric Ether and
Tine. Tolu, each one quarter OF an
ounce. Mix. Dose, n tcaspoonful night
and morning, or when the cough is Tou-
blesoune, in IA little warm water.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
Tar EsauiMAux HEAvEN.--A A CORES

Tar EsauiMAUx HEAvEN.--A cores
pondent of the New York Evening Post
writes -" The old Greek legend Of the
land Of the Hyperborcons, who were
supposed TO dwell in eternal Spring in
valley surrounded by the snowymoun-
tains of the north, reminds me of a SINH
lar beiefamong the Esquimaux. They
place the region of endless summer at
the north, and hold that the spirits ofthc
good go ,hilher. " rccollre. Alright,
Symmes made some use OF this trt,tlt-
ionary belief as an argument To give
probability to his theory Of an habitual
country within the hollow sphere OF the
globe, to be reached by sailing north"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

F"Poor fugitive slave Bill" said
Mrs. Partington, as her eyes run over
the morning papers, and her quivcring
lip betrayed the agitation of her mind,
''poor fugitive slave Bill! hope for my
soul they won't catch him-I hope they
won't"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

William w. Sims, Esq, an estima-
BILE young merchant of Apalachicola,
died at Savannah, on Saturday week.
from injuries received by being thrown
from buggy. Mr.. Sims married a
daughter of the late George c. Mason,
Esq, of this town, and was young gen.
,leman of many excellencies of charac-
ter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

The lessons Of adversely are often
the most benignant when they seem the
most severe. The depression of vanity
sometimes ennobles the feeling. The
mind which does not wholly sink under
misfortune rises above it more lofty
than before, and is strengthened by af-
Fiction.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
SALEM, Dec. 2.

The barque Argentine from Buenos
Ayres, with advices to Oct. 5th, arrived
yesterday.
The U. S, ships Congress and st.
Louis were at Montevideo.
The Wilson G.. Hunt was still deta in
ed in consequence Of the engineer and
officers leaving.
The ship Avon, from New York, has
arrived.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

eo-Wc learn tha, the spiritual knock
ers" are doing very good business in
Providence. Why cannot we have
something of the kind in Newport, dur
ing this dull season.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

et The Rev. Edward Ebbs, of Can
ada West has accepted the unanimous
call from the Valley Congregational
Society of Providence, II. l., to become
their pastor, and proposes to engage in
the duties Of his Office early in January
next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

G.. p. II. James, Esq, the prolific nov
elist has written romance since his ar
rival in this country, which the Harpers
will in few days, publish entire, in the
cheap form. II is entitled, Henry
Smeaton !" and is said to be one Of Mr.
James's best productions.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

Powers, the American Sculptor, s
earnestly employed on the statues Of
America and California, in Italy. They
are both masterpieces and OF Ameri-
ca visitcr says: :" The figure will be
fourteen feet high, and for power, beau.
ty, and dignity combined, ], 10 ono Of
the finest have ever seen in Italy"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

The Two Observation-Disclosures,
in 'the Examiner" says:
"There is little difference between
the uncle and the nephew-one gained
the hearts ofthe army by his Campaign,
and the other by his Champagne for
Napoleon's battles, Louis substitutes
boHles.n
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

The National lntclligcnccr, we per-
ccive. considers the acts of the Nash
vIIe Convention as Of "no grave consc-
quence." Among other reasons given
Is this, The State Of Virginia was rep
resented by single individual and he
representing a minority only Of his own
county and district"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

1t is delightful to rekindle smiles on
an infantine countenancc. Grief is out
of place where even reflection has yet
left no trace.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

nFQueen Victoria, il is said, has de-
signed carpet, and Prince Albert has
executed some pieces Of sculpture Tor
The Exhibition Of 1851.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05
Bp Vele9rapb.
WASHINGTON Nov. 26, 1

WASHINGTON NOV. 20, lSoo'
The following is Mr.. Crittenden's ~
pin'on on the late Boston fugitive slave
case !:
OFFICE or THE ATTORNEY GESERAL,
WAsnINGros Nov. 25, 1850,
To THE PRESIDENT
As requested by you carefully exam
ined all the papers placed in my hands
relating to the complaint against Charles
Devins, marshal of the Massachusetts
District, for an alleged neglect and de-
reelection of duty in failing to execute
the warrant which came into his hands
for the arrest of VIM. Crafts, the fugi-
tive slave.
These papers, consisting chiefly of the
affidavit OF Mr.. Dcvins, the marshal, his
deputy, Mr.. p. Riley, James Dickson,
George +. Curtis and Willis II. Hughes,
agent for the owner of the slave, with
letters from Mr.. Fay and Mr.. Curtis are
herewith returned.
Having perused them with care, and
certainly without bias or Prepossession
in favor ofthc marshal or his deputy, !
must say, that though ! can see no evil
dence of any particular activity or ener-
gy on their part, it seems to me there
does not sufficiently appear any cause
for censure of their condnct or the remov-
al of the marshal from office. A more
commendable activity and energy might
have been exerted by them but they
seem to have acted to considerable
extent upon consultation and in concert
with Mr.. Hughes, the agent for the own
er of,he fugitive, and what might other
wise appear to be blameable in them
may have been the result Of that consul
tation and concert.
In this uncertain state ofthe case the
declaration made by Mr.. Hughes, at the
conclusion of the transaction, that he
had no complaints to make against them
or words TO that effect, is entitled to and
has had some influence on my judgment
If could have discovered satisfactory
evidence of neglect or invasion Of duty
by these officers in this case, it would
have been no less consonant with my
feelings than with my judgment. to have
recommended their instant dismissal
from the pubic service.
Very respectfully yours, &c.
J. J CRITTENDEN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

An English ju'y,m criminal c''e
is said to have brought in the following
verdict "Guilty. with some little doubts
as to whether he is the man."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

AL! truth mus, prevail, and, in its
progress, the ills and Inconvenience, as
well as the vices connected with this
mortal state, must be lessened.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-12-05

UPG. p. II. James is said TO be wri-
ting n novel the scene of which lies in
Salem, Mass, during the days of witch
craft