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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

IMPORTANT FROM HAYTI.-Da,es
from Cape Haytien to April %, have
been received in this city by the arrival
of the brig Silenus. The report of
the Imprisonment of Mr.. Wilson, the
American Consul at Cape I'aytien,
which was received several weeks
since by way of Turks Island, is fully
confirmed. 1t appears that he was az
rested by Il e government, officers for
doing wha, he believed to be his duty.
His whole offence was in ordering the
seals to be removed from an American
vessel, so that she could receive light.
er load Of coffee, which had arrived
alongside OH Saturday afternoon, when
the weather threatened tempest. -
The hatches of every foreign vessel in
port, a-e by order of the authorities,
ordered to be sealed up, excepting
when the government officers are on
board. Consequently, no cargo can
be received only under their superyis-
ion.
But in this case, the weather being
so threatening, it would have been a
shameful waste Of property to have
left tn, coffee exposed in an open light
er, consequently Mr.. Wilson ordered
the hatchcs to be removed; and it is
for this act that he was subsequently
incarcer lted.
The French Consul, however, inter.
fercd aud procured his release--and
the latest dates from Cape Haytieu
state that Mr.. Wilson had been sum.
moned by the black officials to appear
before their tribunal to answer TO III,
charge, and had left for Port au Prince
f,r that purpose Boston Journal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
ST. LOUIS, May l3.

Two fatal cases Of cholera occurred TO
day. The intermentS IL IL cemeteries for
the week "a of which 81 were cholera
There are five cemeteries that have not re-
ported /; these vii not greatly increase the
aggregate result. The weather is quite un-
favorable.
The General Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South, which has
been in sess on lroIh the lst inst. appoint
ed a committee to ascertain whether they
could with safety continue their session.
That committee reported yesterday that
there is no cause of alarm.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
CHRIS. F.. ROBBINS, Seer,
AN ACT for elec,ing Judge of Probate
for the town Of Newport.

AN ACT Tor elec,ing Judge of Probate
for the town Of Newport
is enacted by The General Assembly as tollous
SECTION /, Tha, it shall be lawful for
the electors Of The town of Newport, who
are or may hereafter be qualified 10 vote
IN the election of general officers, at the
annual town meeting for tie election of
town officers TO elect one Of their number
Judge of Probate, in whom, when duly
elected, shall be vested the same and ex-
elusive jurisdiction in all probate matters
as is now exercised by the Town Council
OF said town sitting as a Court of Probate.
SEC 2. Said Judge of Probate shall
proceed and finish all or any unfinished
business that may be pending before said
Town Council as a Court Of Probate. He
shall hold term OF said court for the tran
sactng of business on Monday of eyery
week, with power 10 adjourn the same
from time to time, and to punish contemp,s
by fine and Imprisonment.
SIC. 3. Until otherwise provided by
vote of the said electors of SAID town, the
town clerk for the time being shall be al
so clerk of the Court Of Probate AID in
case OF his DEATH or other disability, said
Judge shall aud may appoint clerk pro
tempore, who, unless duly elected, shall
serve as such on'y until the next annual
election Of town officers.
SEC. a, In all cases in wh ch the Judge
of Probate shall be party directly inter-
es,ed in the matter before said court, the
duties of said Judge shall be performed by
the person then holding the Office of Presi-
dent Of the Town Council Of said town,
who shall therein be Judge Of Probate, ex-
officio.
SEc. 5. 1t shall and may be lawful for
said Judge 50 TO alter the forms of bonds,
process, and procee iings, as to adapt the
same to the constitution, style and jurs-
dicton of the court the process issuing
from said cour; to have the same validity
and ent, and be served and executed by
the same officers, as are the processes Of
other courts of probate, or Of record pro-
uided, ho,cerer, that the same may be also
served by the town sergeant or any of the
constables Of the town.
Src, 6. Until other and further provis-
ion shall therefor be made by said town,
the same fees and perquisi,es shall be al
lowed and paid to said Judge and clerk as
are, and shall have been heretofore allow
ed and paid in said town, in similar cases,
in the court Of probate.
SEC. 7. From and after the election OF
said Judge of Probate and his being duly
engaged as aforesaid, all laws and parts of
laws ves,ing jurisdiction in probate matters
in the Town Council cf said town shall be
and the same are hereby repealed.
True copy-witness,
CHRIS. f.. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

gt As the time approaches for the an
nual Town Meeting in June, when the Re-
port of the School Committee will be made,
on the expedlency Of establishing a High
School we trust that our citizens will de-
liberate well upon the subject, and be pre-
pared to confirm the Report Of the Com
mlltee, should they recommend said School.
Hereafter in life, we shall never regret
having done all that was in our power for
the training, education and enlightenment
Of the minds Of the rising generation. lg-
norance and vice generally 90 Land in
hand and are boon companions through the
world /; and if we would do our part to re-
lease the mind from such sIackles, and to
make it what it is susceptible of being
made, we must make use of all the eduea-
tional appliances Of the present day, and
thus secure to our children possession Of
inest'mabe value, which will make them
honored AMI useful members Of society -
The little pittance of tax which we pay,
Individually, for the accomplishment Of
this object, is mere trife, not worthy Of
being regarded, when We consider the
great advantages which are to be derived
from such an expenditure.
The blessings of Public Schools in Civ
ing 10 the children Of all, rich and poor,
good and thorough education, are great
but we think that these institutions of learn
ing ought TO be nurtured and cherished for
a higher, If not more important, consid-
Grafton. BY constant association toge,h-
er, in the early morning Of life, before the
character is formed, and ere strong preju-
dices are established, the children Of the
rich al poor will become attached to each
other, and will form alliances Of friendship
and regard, which they will retain through
life. In after years, when busy upon the
stage of action, as participants IN the i'm
portan affairs ofthe day, they will possess
none Of those foolish notions Of family
standing which are now too common in
this country, In a Republican govern
ment, the mere we can equalize, and es.
tabish true basis Of character, the more
firmly do we unite all the varied interests
of the nation at large, and consolidate its
institutions upon an enduring basis. Here
we haze no lineal robilty, founded upon
wealth or approximation to wha, is sup
posed to be royalty of blood we are all
NATURES nobemen, il we keep our hearts
pure, and conscentiously discharge all
lifes imperative duties. Nothing can
more eifectually make us what we ought
to be, in this respect, than by attending to
the education Of the young let us polish
the mind, and then the young will come
forth upon the stage Of active life, fully
prepared to take part in all its struggles,
and at las,to retire from the conflict, in an
honorable and peaceful manner.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
WAsHINGToN, May ii


John r. Bartlett, of New York, has
been appointed, by the President, U. S.
Commissioner, TO run the boundary between
the United States and Mexico.
The Republic of this morning contains
the vailed Glory address of its late editors,
Messrs. Bullitt and Sargent. MIR. b. n,i-
mates that he retIres from his connection
with the paper, on account of a misunder-
standing with the members of the Cabinet.
They however speak in exalted terms of
President Taylor.
The lntelligeucer says -" We now
therefore slale, on the authority of the
President, that he lends no countenance to
any attempt, from whatever quarter 1t
comes, to disturb or unsetlle his admins
tration. AS ii is, all statements or infer
ences TO the contrary are utterly without
foundation" 1t also announces, sen i-of-
fcially, that the Cabinet will remain un-
changed for the PRESENT
Much excitement exists, at present, in
the Capital.
A letter just received here states that
conspiracy has been discovered among the
81 ves il Union township, Munroe County,
Virginia, planning an insurrectlon, and the
indlscrmina,e murder Of all the white in
habltants, after which they proposed escap-
ing to Ohio. A negro girl gave informa-
ton of the plot, and sixty of the consplra-
tors have been anes,ed and imprisoned
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

SINGULAR--A STRANGER FROM THE
SANDWICH IsLANDs.-TEe Rochester
Democrat mentioning the receipt Of
the Polynesian, Sandwich Islands pa
per, up to the 24th of March, says:
Upon removing the wrapper from
the paper dated March I'd, and unfold
ing it, beautiful fly, with wings as
white and glossy as the purest satin,
and body transparently white, arose
from the sheet III which it had been so
long imprisoned, and had made so ex-
tenslye journey, and with a musical
buzzing, flew through our sanctum,
finally returning to the editors table,
and settling near where the gas light
was burning.
We welcomed the beautiful stranger
very heartily to our cline, but feared
that its delicate habits would not be
suited to an atmosphere so cold as
ours. Our fears were, however, soon
ended by catastrophe. A friend of
ours, who was with us at the time
one curious in things pertaining to
natural sclence-was very dcsirous TO
possess this tiny creature, and in his
ardent endeavor to capture it, had the
misfortune to so brulse and injure it,
that it soon died thus finding that it
had crossed wide seas and journeyed
far, to meet its death among savage
people.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

COLLISION AND STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT
The steamboat Bay State, Captain Brown,
on her trip from Fall River this morning,
when of New Haven, came in contact with
brig. The steamer started her stem, but
the brig received very little damage.
The Bay State brought TO the city the
passengers OF the propeller Shetuoke,,
which had met with some accident to her
boiler, which prevented her from proceed
ing. 1he propeller was boarded by the
steamer i, about five o'clock this morning
Com. ADJ, Tuesday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

0o-We learn tina, Mr.. Henry M. Brown
ell intends placing bathing houses on the
Beach just South Of the Lily Pond, this
summer. ior the accommodation of those
who en- JOY the saltwater. We consider
this pleasanIer than the Town Beach, in
many respects ; and it certainly is more re-
tired, and will be preferred by those who
balhe for the purpose Of health. or as
quiet luxury. But those who go in;o the
surf every day merely because it is FASH
iond6le, and remain there so long as 10 in
jure their health, will Of course, go here
the crowd IS, even should il be in the pub
lie barbor, if it was filed with vessels
which constantly endangered the lives of
those in the water. Those who are the
chained slaves Of Fashion can never regard
consequences, however fatal they may be.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
AN ACT TO amend the charter OF the Is,
land Cemetery in Newport,
CHRIS. f.. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.

AN ACT TO amend the chatter OF the Is,
land Cemetery in Newport,
II Is snacfed by he General Assembly as Jtoiiows
Section ]. So much of said charter os
requires meetings to be held annually for
the election Of officers is hereby repealed.
Ssc. 2. The trustees now in Office shall
continue therein until others shall DO elec.
ted to fill their places, and shall also have
power to elect their successors.
SEC. ;. Meetings Of tn, members OF said
corporation for The election Of officers may
be called and held no, oneuer than once a
wear, upon the request in writing OF any
ten members Of the corporation, delivered
TO any one Of the trustees. and published IN
one Of the newspapers printed in Newport
a, leas, two weeks mex, preceding the time
Of holding such meeting.
SEC. 4. This &C, in amendment Of said
charter shall not 60 into eff,ct until accsp'
ted hy meeting Of the members Of ''id
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

NJ Under date of Canton, Feb. esd,
1850, The Rev. Geo. Looms, Chaplain TO
Seamen, writes to tie office Of the Amer-
can Seaman's Friend Society:
"Report is current here, that SIR J In
franklin mas made The North West PASS
age, anl is safe. mo doubt the echo OF
rumors heretofore current among us.)--
Also, that the Emperor of China is dead
The wife of the Rev. Mr.. Whlden, OF the
Southern Baptist Board, was buried a,
Whampoa on Thursday. It becomes my
duty to preach the fneral discourse on the
occasion, tomorrow, AT Canton"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

WHATS IN A NAME The following
notice was recently received at the P,st
Office in this town -" Postmasters are
partic ularly requested to send all letters
directed to Squawbet,y, East Taunton,
Taunton Iron Works, OLD Colony Iron
Works, or New Forge, to SQUAWBET.
Tf Post Office, which will prevent un-
necessary delay in the arrival of matter
coming to this Office" Sguapbeny good
conscience what name
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

PRrsENrATroN.-Csp T. G. Jewett. of
the steamer State Of Name" vas last
evening presented with a splendid silver
pitcher, at the Tremon, House. The pres
ent was made BY his personal friends as
token Of their esteem tor the gallant cap
tain as worthy commander, an acrom-
pIished gentleman, and faithful friend -
The complimen, is handsome one, AID
yet il is one well deserved. Mr.. Edward
Riddle made very pleasant address Of
presentation, TO which Capt. Jeweu re-
piled in the most happy manner. The af
fair, altogether. was one Of mos, de-
lightful character, boston Bee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
DR.. Judson, the revercd Burmah Mission

Dr. Judson, the revered Burmah Mission
ary, we regret to learn, was not expected
to live at the date Of the last advices from
his residence. In letter to Mr.. Eazwell,
dated Dec. 2lst, he says:
IL was ploddnR on in the dictionary
when arrested by the fever, and know not
now when shall be able TO resume my Ia
bors. should he glad to live long enough
to finish that work on which / have spent
80 much time, but our times are in the
hands of Him who doe,h all things well" :"
HIS case has no doubt been decided be-
fore this, and ii he has been removed with
his great work unfinished, the Providence
would seem truly mys,eIlous.-N Y. En-
DTesS
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
New NnIK. Nav Ia. 1850.

There is a rumor ahoat that the " Mr..
French and party" which appears in the
passenger list OF the steamer Georgia
(Which sailed for Chaeres from this por,
90 Monday,) is a disguised reinforcement
for the Cuba expedition. There are strong
grounds TO believe the rumor is founded IN
TACT.
II is said also iha, numerous passengers
and parties of armed men have left this
city in other steamers recently, and their
destination was not known even to them
,elves.
They we're supplied with everything
they desired.
Tbs tonts of General Lopez have been
made in CERTAIN of our warehouses here,
and outfits of various kinds have been pre-
! pared
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
New ORLEANS, Saturday, May ii

During the pas, few days, considerable
quantities of arms aud ammunition have
been received, and several vessels have
left, with men, artillery, &c, ostensibly
for Chagres, bu. supposed bound for the
INVASION Of Cuba. Yesterday, the Spanish
Consul offered 1000 for The charter of
steamer TO convey dispatches TO Cuba
The owners, however, refused, and the
Consul then sent them in fast schooner
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
LAWS OF RHODE ISLAND.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROyI.
DENCE PLANTATIONS.

/ STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROyi.
DENCE PLANTATIONS.
In Gen1d assembly, Nay Session, A. ID. 1850.
! AN ACT IN addition to an act entitled "an
act 10 amendment Of an act entitled an
act fr the rehef of poor persons impris-
oned for debt"
IS enacted BY The General assembly as Joiio,cs
SECTION |. The first section of the &C,
to which this is in addition, is hereby so
lar amended as that it shall be the duty of
the officer serving any creditor, his ag mt
or attorney, with notification by personal
service, to set forth in his return upon said
notification, that he has demanded of the
person 20 served the sum Of money for the
past and future board Of such prisoner now
provided by law, and that the person SO
served has paid, OF neglected and refused
to pay the same, as the case may be and
unless II appear by the return Of the Off
Ger upon the notification tha, the money
has been demanded ard refused as afore
said the prisoner shall not be entitled to
his discharge.
SECT 2. So much Of the act to which
this is in amendment as is inconsistent here
with is hereby repealed.
True copy-witness,
CHRIS. f. ROBBINS, Sec'ry,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

UPPER CANADA BlBLE SOCIETY,"
The meeting of this institution was
held last Wednesday at Toronto, the
Hon. Robert Baldwin presiding. AZ
ter an address by the presiding officer,
the annual report was read. The re-
ceipts during the year were - ,S0s,67,
and the expenditures 81 .3OS. The is
sues of Bibles an rcstimcnts were l3,
596. During the same time 3s27 cop
les OF the Scriptures, with the Scotch
version of the fsalms, were published
making a total of II, ,i23 beng an m
crease of 1861, over the previous year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

eJ-The steamer Bay State will have TO
lay up for lew days, TO be repaired, IN
consequence of injuries sustained by COM
ing in contact with brig, Tuesday nom
ing. The State Of Maine has taken her
place on the route.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23
To CURE A Burn -Anolnt the part
with oil or lard aud cover with hne
salt. Simple and certain J

ENeLANp.-The London Times says
An amount Of S45,0 900 is now being
raised 10 the London Markets IN behalf
cf the local Government of Canada
The security consists Of Deben'ure'
bearing q per cent interest
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

The CoMpRoMisE.-The Washing
ton Republic expresses It's belief that
the "great platform Of compromise
proposed by the committee ofth'r'een'
will yet be adopted The signs, II,
SAYS, are more cheering than hereto
fore
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

UA military company from New Yo,k,
consisting of $50 members, will make an
excursion 10 this place on the els, Of June;
they will stop at the Ocean House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

T.BrLcHgR KAY, now in California,
has retired from the ring, and is now
turning his attention to politics. lie
was a candidate for harbor master, and
lost his election by only a few votes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

n57A steamboat is being built at st.
Louis. 3i7 fee, long, to run between that
city and New Orleans. The cost Of the
boat will be $50 900.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

u-PThe Marine Band Of Washington,
now plays every Wednesday evening in
the Capitol enclosure, and every Saturday
evening near the Presidents House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

IN. The Rev. Charles I. Brooks receiv-
ed ieleeraphic despatch from Christopher
Rhod 8, Esq, Of ST Louis, last evening.
stating that Sullivan Randolph, son OF the
lite RicharI X. Randolph Esq OF this town,
died, Of Cholera, al ST Iouis. last Monday
.,,1in. at r u'rlnrk
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

S'''''" ~ ~" 'thFW hSSfHOiy.
ACTS
An act to amend the charter Of the Is
land Cemetery in Newport.
An act in relation to the religious meet
ings Of The Indian tribes.
An act in addition 10 an ac, entitled an
act in amendment OF an act entitled ''an act
for the relief of poor persons imprisoned
for debt"
IN act appointing a Judge Of Probate
for the town of Newport
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolution authorising the Governor to
transmit acts, resolves end documents.
Resolution relative to the salaries of the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Resolution relative to adjournment.
Resolution relative to School money in
the town of New Shoreham.
Resolution appointing a committee to au-
dit the General Treasurers accounts.
Resolutions relative to juvenile offend
ers
Resolution appointing a committee TO
settle with The late agent of TIC Pro- idence
and Pawtucket Turnpike Company.
Resolutions upon slavery and delivery
of fugitvcs from labor.
Resolution Of adjournment
REPORTS.
The annual and semi-annual Reports of
the General Treasurer,
Report Of the Inspector of Beef and
Pork
Petitions continued ViM order If notice
Petition Of James A. Bu llong w. Rachel
X. Budlong, for divorce.
Petition OF Charles German VS.. Stephen
Castles, ioT leave to take poor debtors oath
Petition OF Iiora'io n. Battey, for leave
to take poor debtors oath.
Petitions of prirate nature.
Petition of Providence and Pawtuckpt
Corporations for amendment of chatter.
Petition of Edward w. Collins ct al. for
an act oflnc"rporarIon Of Ilopkinton Bank.
Petition Of VIM 7. DorIance ct. al. for
charter OF Crompl0n Company.
Petition of WIN. w. Hoppin ct. al. for
an act to Incorporate the State Bank.
Petition of &. 4. Whitman for an act to
Incorporate the Coventry Bank.
Petition of George w OIney ct al for
an act to incorporate the Richmond Bank
Petition Of Charles f. Manchester for
an act to incorporate the Pawtucket Gas
Company.
etitlon Of the Blackstone Canal Bank
and Others, for an act TO incorporate the
Watcher Corporation.
Petition of Elisha Lampher for an act to
incorporate the Phenix Village Bank.
Petition of Henry Holden ct al. for an
act Of incorporation.
Petition of Charles Randall, adminis-
traitor to sell real estate
Petition of Aaron SCketon, TO sell real
estate,
Petition of John McGrail, TO hold real
estate.
Petition of Cyrenus Bliss, for letters of
admiG istraiion.
Petition of Samuel Munroo, for discharge
of recogniZance.
Petition of Redmond Is. Shepherd for
discharge of reco9uizance.
Petition Of Isaac Gage and surety, for
discharge Uf execution.
Petition of Anna VI. Greene for appoint
ment Of trustee.
Petition of Catherine Dorsey, for the
Liberation Of John Dorsey.
Petition Of Edmuni Hauwel for com
mutation of punishment.
! Petition for the liberation of Chris. G.
Bentley.
Petition for the liberation Of Stephen
Briggs, Jr.
Petition of Nathan Warren. to adopt a
child.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

x.r Hon. Chas. J McCurly, Of Lyme,
Conn, late 1t. Governor Of that State,
has been appointed Minister TO Austria.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

THr SourHERs CONVENTION. The city
Of Nashville has decided no, to send dele
gate. 10 The Southern Convention
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

or Murdoch, the actor, has entirely re-
covered. and has received a complimentary
benefi, al Chicago. lie goes to England
IN October
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

SrRAwBERRIEs.-Some Of the hotels in
Philadelphia, are serving up strawberries.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

IT Edmund Burke, one Of the editors
Of the w Washington Union, retires from that
concern on the Goth inst.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-23

j1 Hon. George Folsom has been con-
frmed by the Senate as Minister to Hol-
land.