Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-24


Nominations were making for candi-
dates for the ensuing election.
The expedition to the Klamar,h and
Umpqua rivers was highly successful,
and much valuable and important infor-
nation was derived, including many
new and rich discoveries.
From the mines generally the ac-
counts are satisfactory.
improvements were rapidly going on
in San Francisco, and business WAS AS
snming a better tone. The ,'ity Treas
ury would soon be rcplenishcd
From Oregon the accounts Of pros
perry are encouraging. New towns
were springing up nj every point.
Gov. Gaines and family had arrived
at Oregon, in good health. Steam COM
municalion is now had with San Fran
cisco.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, Oct. II.
A great crowd assembled early in the
evening, both at the hack and front Of
The Chcstnut-st. theatre. A large police
force was in attendance and prevented
confusion. The house was crowded
and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
On Jenny Lind's appearance considera-
BILE time elapsed before sufficient order
prevailed for her opening piece from the
Somnambula, which was succeeded byu
perfect shower of bouquets. The or
chesira is composed of the best musi-
clans in the city.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct II.
While the Hon. Henry A. Wise was
engaged in an animated debate in the
Virginia Convention. he received a ,ele-
graphic despatch informing him of the
sudden death Of his wife in Ac,omnc.
where he had left her but few days
since, IN perfect state OF health. The
announcement caused much sensation in
the Convention. Mrs. Wise was II
daughter Of the Hon. JOHN Sergeant Of
Philadelphia.
NEW IoRE, Oct. 10.
The steamer Philadelphia arrived a,
her wharf about four this p. NJ. Sh.
lett Chagres OH the 9th, and Kingston ull
The 18th inst. She brings $500 600 gold
on freight, and large amount in the
hands Of Passengers. The health of
Chagres was good.
New YoRK, Oct. 90.
Jenny Lind resumes her Concerts in
New York positively on Wednesday
next, and sings three times week at
Triplcr Hall. Tickets will range from
$500 to $500.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 10Th.
Capt Conklin, who had been employ.
ed for Is years in bringing ice from
San.on to Charleston, was Informed by
his employers that he could no longer
expect patranage, rs he was an North
erner.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Oct 81, 1850.
Jenny Lind left here this morning at9
o'clock in the steamer Trenton for New
York. Considerable disappointment was
experienced by those who had asseu.-
bled at the regular landing to see her
OIL. She had to be taken in carriage
to distant wharf in order to avoid the
crowd.
The Secretary of War will leave here
to-day for Washington.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.
Governor Thomas laid the corner
stone Of n monument this morning.
which is to be erected in honor of Wells
& McComas, two boys who shot Genl.
Ross, commander Of the British army mt
North Point, who were in turn shot by
the British.
A great parade is making on the oc-
casion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2lst, 1850.
The Navy Department have received
letters from the commander Of the A
merican expedition in search ofSir John
Franklin. AT the date of the letter,
Aug. 22d. oil Port Leopole," the Ad-
vance and Rescue had separated.
The officers and crews were we'll and
in good spirits.
Joseph Balistier, the special agent un-
der the late Administration to Cochin
China, Siam. &c , is to be removed.
New ORLEANS, Oct. 90, 1850.
The ship Indiana, from New York,
has arrived at this port, having on board
the captain and crew Of the Belgian
barque National, which vessel was
wrecked and left in "a sinking condition
m the 9TH inst, while Oh her voyage from
s. c., to Cuba.