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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
WAsHrNGroN, June 81.

WASHINGTON, June 81.
1t is rumored hcie TO day that Major
Hobbie, Mr., Snyden, of Pa, and twenty
three others are TO be rcn owed from The
Post Office Department mex, week.
WA>HINcroN, June %.
SESATE.-lmmediael after the reading
of the journal, the Senate went into en-
ecutiye session for few minutes. On the
opening Of the doors, the customary rout-
ihe of business was disguised Of.
The Senate then resumed the considera-
ton of the compromise bill, and Mr.. Davis
is speaking IN favor Of the Missouri line.
HOUSE, After the reading ofthe journal,
&c Mr. Parker intro 'uced bill respect
ing the L. 5. Armories at Springfield and
Harper's Ferry.
Mr.. Cobb, of Ala. offered rtso 'ution 10
inquire into the cxpediency of dividing the
Presidents me, sage into two parts.
Mr.. Strong gave notice that he would
close The debate upon the Iowa disputed
election case at O'Clock.
The House then resumed the considcra-
iion OF said business, and Mr.. Disney spoke
in favor Of the sitting member.
Mr.. Thompson, of Pennsylvania also
spoke in favor Of the sitting member, and
is still speaking.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

DEATH OF CAPT. STuRGIs. becomes
our duty 10 record, this morning, the death
of Capt. Josiah S,urgis, o. the Revenue
Cutter Hamilton. In the afternoon, yesler-
day, at three o'clock Capt. StMgis was
in State street, apparently in good health,
and soon after hali-pasI five, the news Of
his death reached the Merchants Exchange
where he had left only about an hour and
a haif previous. lie died in fit, on board
his vessel. Immediately after arriving on
board. lie was a klnd-hearte mana
faithful ofliccr-daring and brave when
necessity demanded his exer,ions-and ma
ny, very many, viii mourn his loss. Capt.
Sturgis had grown old in the service he
honored-in truth it may be said that he
nd "wcrn OUT in that service e.-BostOn
Bee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

Never neglect to read the advertis.
ing department of ii newspaper if you
would know where to lay out your mon-
ey to the best advantage. Competition
is.dt It's height, and those who have
anything worth buying, at good barg-
aims, always advertise. Tley know it
is the sure way to do brisk and prof.
table business-and by selling quickly,
they are enabled to sell chcaply.-
Keep the run Of the advertisements.
Sometimes the price Of "A whole years
subscription is saved by looking close
ly over the advertisements.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
ExrRAvAeAscr.-We understand that


the town ct Newport. r. J., has appro-
pria,cd SpentyJfce dollars, To celebrate he
iih of July with. That town ought 10 be
put under guardianship. Such ex'ra'a-
gance vii never answer. A fw years
aga the same town made AN appropriation
{ The same purpose which astoundod The
whole country, and now another follows
most equally exlra,agai
Z. S-We would suggest to our New
porI friends that they cannot do better Than
to cmploy The Righ. Reverend Cres,es Au-
eu.tus Brownson 10 d liver 10 them one Of
his sermons on human government On the
occas:on, an tell them iha, lhe American
revolution "nay be- excuseI but cannot he
justified that there are no despoilc gov
ernmen,s in Europe, &c. This would
doubtless delight themes much as the Rev
erend Wea,heycock lecture dill last sea-
sen an they would want in addition
would be black Grape enough to dress the
town in mourning, and some pealed onions
for those v no do not shed tears easily. 1t
nigh, be well enough, just for variety, 10
have portraits of John Hancock and Sam
rel Adams for targets, and bottle OF some
thing to drink To the health and long LIE Of
lIyena Haynau. Al this collectively
would be an appropriate aud very strik-
ing expression of their horror Of all oppo-
sition to Legitimate government. -
tucka Chronicle.
/ Whenever the Editor of.the Chronicle is
in town and is thirsty, if he will call at our
| Office. we will treat him. Ills sagacity is
/ fearful
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

a railroad fom ST. Louis TO the Western
limits of Missouri.
Mr., Unlciwoo called up his supplement
tary census lin, which was passed
The bill granting land for railroad from
Brandon to Montgomery, Ala, vas passed
Mr.. Foote'S resolution, which VAS offer
ed yesterday. ca ling upon The President
for an cxplanalirn OF his conduct in refer
ence to the proceedings in New Mexico,
was Iodifco and adopted.
The bill to rrin, 10000 copies of The
report upon commerce and navigation was
debated aud passed
On motion of Mr. Clay the special order
was called for, which was the comptoml'e
bill.
Mr. Webster rose and proceeded to dis
cuss the question whether we ought to ad-
nit California now, or put off the aJmls-
sion Indefinitely. |, was his opinion, and
he believed the settled judgment of the
great majority OF the peop'e Of this coun-
try, that il vas highly expedent to admit
her now.
lie enumerated various reasons for this
opinion, anon. which were her vast and
rapi iIy increasing population, her COM
manding position, her untold wealth. &c.
He believed i, unsafe to delay the admis-
sion until the next sess on.
lie also considered the objections which
had been raised against her admission and
showed Mr.. Soule's position about public
domain to be an unfounded idea. To hold
that state sovereignty over the land trans
! cends the right and sovereignty of the gem
eral government, was absurd and long since
exploded.
CAS- | send off this despatch Mr.. Web
ster is still speaking)
Il HoUsE.-On motion the consideration Of
/ the Iowa disputed elec lion case vas re.
suned.
Mr.. McGaughey obtained the floor.
Having alluded 10 the matter Of the missing
| poll book, Mr.. Thompson, the sitting mem
ber, repelled the charge tha; he had ever
denied the charge of il. lie only denied
that there was sufficient testimony.
Mr.. MacGaughey replied and said tha,
Mr.. ! thompson ought by all means 10 be
expelled upon his own mission.
Messrs. Harris, of Tennessee, and I.elller
successfully spoke in favor of Mr.. Thomp-
son retaining his seat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
4 aiifa1, June %

The U. S. Mail steamer Pacific arr
ived of Halifax at 3 this morning. She
left Liverpool at 4 p. NJ. on the after
noon of Wednesday. the 10Th inst thus
making the passage across the Atlantic
in o days and IL hours.
She had encountered heavy Wester-
ly weather for the first three and half
days, accompanied by a heavy sea-
the Engines had not been stopped
She was boarded at sea by the News
Schooner of the Associated Press, at 8
o'clock this morning.
The Liverpool Cotton Market was
firm at the last quotations. The sales
on Saturday the 18th, Monday the 18th,
and Tuesday the 18th, reached $4,000
bales.
There is no change in Flour ; the
previous quotations were well maint-
aimed. Corn has advanced from Is. to
IS. Provisions are dull at previous
quotations. U. S. stocks are firm at
the last quotations. Consols on tile
18th were q oted at 95 rs to 06 for
account, short.
The commercial news is favorable.
Later adviccs from India nre received
and are unfavorable in a CONNER
cial point of view. The commercial
intelligence from China was not regar-
dci as favorable.
The political news from England is
of considerable Importance. After re-
peatcd efforts of Lord Palmerston to
manage the Greek difficulty with
France, and after several postponements
in the British Parliament, the question
was finally brought up, and the minis
try defeated. Their resignation, in
consequence Of this defeat, was hourly
expected.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

GERMAN NEwsPAPERs.--A curious
catalogue has just been published Of
the titles of the newspapers and jour
nails which sprung up after March lS4S.
An extract of a few will prove amusing !:
The Spanish Fly, the Hornet, the
Wasp, the Bee, the Horse Nest of
Horse Flies. These are pub ications
with n sting. Another section inc
ludes the Illuminating or light giving
periodicals. the Lamp, the Torch, the
Gas Flame the Lantern, the Shutters,
the White Lamp, the Eternal Lamp,
aud finally the Egyptian Darkness.
The next section defes description.
1t begins with the Berlin Boa,ter. the
Morning Barricade, the Daily Kennel,
the Democratic Rcasoner, the Torgan
Screamer, the Cats Music (Katsenmu-
sic, .he Stormcr, the Red Cap, the
Sans Culloties, and the Tower Of Fools
The next section is devoted to journals
with diabolcal titles, such as the Devil
the Travelling Devil, the Unclaimed
Devil, the Clerical Devil, the Rcvolu-
tionary Devil, and the Prosecuting Dcv
il. OF course, the last catalogue inc
ludcs Pinch and a Charivar. The
conclu1ing section is beyond transIa-
! ton, and must stand as it is Kladdcr-
adatsch Kladertratsch Klitsch-
Klatsch-Pumpernlckel, and Juchciras-
asasa.-( LOnIm Daily NewS.)
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
RUMORED CONFESSION OF
PROFESSOR WEBSTER

1t is stated, or good authority, that
to the Governor and Council, confess
ing that he HHed Dr. Parkman, but de-
nying that it was murder. lie there
fore prays that his sentence may be
commuted to imprisonment. The let
ter is said TO be of considerable length,
aud yet, it is said, does not give the
particulars Of the fatal transaction.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

The "PA!NE' DIscovERY Exploded
party composed Of ds'ing ished chem
ISIS from New York. Princeton, aud Bus
ton, and other gentlemen Interested, met at
Worcester a day or two since, SAYS the
Journal Of Commerce, to examine the ap-
para,us CONSTRUCTED by Mr.. Paine, to Illus
trate his alleged discovery of new method
Of manufacturing Gas. Mr.. Pane left
town on the approach of these gentlemen,
but his brother rema ned to do the honors.
They frs, VISITED the machine at the Ex.
change which remains in the damaged
condition to which we alluded last week
They then adjourned TO his house, where
the gas is shown burning, and succeeded in
detecting the trick by which visitors have,
hrrelo re, been deceived. They will
furnish full account of the exhibition in
day or two, and "explo e this Lua bug ,
which has excited such large share of
public attention,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

Nor CoMISG.- - Ii Is now srmi-unlrilIly
annuunc q that G,ncral Taylor viii not
visit Newport this season, but Will content
himself with dshlng for catfish, 10 the Po-
tomac. The rumor ot hi intended solourn
at Newport, J. said TO have been gotten up
by the hotelkeepcrs there, for the purpose
ol attracting visitors. Perhaps. - Hoon-
Sockct Poiriyt.
The story was moi gotten up by the ho.
tel keepers IN this place we have suf-
dciently large number Of visitors here will.
out rcsortng to such tricks. Rooms we're
engage at the Bellevue House, for the
family Of Gen. Taylor, several weeks ago.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

The ivory statue Of Christ, which
was sent to this country some years
since by Mr.. Lester, then U. s. Consul
at Geneva, and winch attracted gcncr-
al attention from its great excellence
as a work of art, is to be sold at auction
OF Monday next at IL O'Clock, at No.
: Wall street, N. Y. 1t is "A remarka-
BILE production of art, and will doubt
less command very large price.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

USAll the gamblers in San Francisco
were burnt out by The l1te hre. according 10
letter from clergyman in iha, city to The
Newark Advertiser. The same writer says,
daring the time The fire carts and teams we're
hauling goods at SEQ a load, and in some
instances drawing pay IN advance. Before
night frame was up and nearly covered
on the burn, district, on the north side Of the
square Such CalifolLia.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

ARREST OF A Cry PnoT.-In New
York, Friday. Officer Cummings took
into custody fellow named Peter Can
dy, runner for the Tara Hall House,
kept by Patrick Eagan, No. 63 Wash.
ington st. 1t appears that a verdant
youth from Pennington, in the land Of
steady habits, arrived in the steamer
yesterday morning from Philadelphia
and was met on the landing by Candy
who represented himself to be an ollic-
er, and TO be authorized by the Mayor
TO escort strangers about the city, for
which service in this case he demanded
fee of SIS. Tie verdant, whose
name is Dunbar, thought this amount
rather too much aud declined giving
more than $40, which was finally acc.
opted. and the parties started for the
Five Points, which after visiting they
left, were proceeding past the Railroad
Depot in Canal st. where the officer was
stationed who soon discovered the trick
and took Candy into custody aud upon
sea; ching him the SO he had obtained
from his dupe was found. lie was ta-
ken before Justice Osborne and locked
up in the Tombs for examination.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

AN UNPLEASANT PRED cAMENT The
editor Of the Lynn News" says re saw n
man the other day in very uncomturlab'c C
situation. lie was highly Incens'd d at an
article in the News" but not being sub
Sd iber to it, he was debarrcd the revenge
of saying "Siop my paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
CONGRESS-.
WAsHlNcroN, Tuesday, J

WAsHiScroS, Tuesday, June 2j.
SENATE the Executive session of the
Senate yesterday, the nomination OF MIR.
Law renee, Minister to England, was con-
frmed with only five votes in the negative
Mr.. Webster moved the confirmation and
advocated II with generous earnesiness, and
OF course voted ayr
A largo numter of other foreign ap-
pointmen,s were discussed at ih} same time
and were also confirmed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

0I-Mr. Barney, ol Providence, Piano
Forte Tuner, Hlll lie in town the last OF
tend to any business ia The line Of his pro-
frsslon. lie may be irund at tie Pelham
Street House, where all orders should be
Left
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

A preacher was called upon 10y some
of his congregation to pray for rain, Of
which the crops sto"d greatly in need.
His reply was, that he would pray if his
congregation desired it, but he was
very sure il would not rain until the
wind shifted.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
BALTIMORE, Monday, July

The In'elligeLcer announces that pub.
lIr agent from Turkey, sent by the Porte at
the Instance Of Mr.. Marsh, will shoiiiy ar
rive here TO inspect our Navy, and report
on our resources, power and industry. The
Porte is jealou~ of Europeans, and inclined
lasorably toward ~.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

THE TROUBLE WITH PoRTuGAL.-Tbe
London Times correspondent says that the
American ship-oi-war Independence, bear
my the dag OF Commodore Morgan, was at
Malta on the 22d uli. On route for GibrJl-
tar, whence she was to proceed to LISBON,
to demand a settlement Of claims due by
purlugal to the United st1tes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

troubled about whatever he may cay. Mr.
Mancossos is a f rciener, and consequently
very naturally feels injured by This hire
ling's attack. Mr.. Mancossos 10 q gentle
man, and this is vastly more than can be
sa i e Bennett.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

DiscRETIoN An inveterate bachelor be-
ing asked by sentimental Miss why he did
not secure some ioLd ones companionship
in his voyage on the ocean Of life, replied
"lwou'dif were sure such an ocean would
be the Pdcifc."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

c;-Drye jealously and envy from yoar
heart. These are the tvo dragons that
would iaia drink up thy lfe's blood. En-
courage either, AMI they will grow upon
thee, ull notln's m5iil! hls any power to
cham
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

Lose MoNTH.-A laborrr in the employ
Of tie city of 81. Louis, presented bill to
the corporation few days since, for thilty-
uinc and three quarter days work, per-
formed during the month OF May.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

UTho ladies' Of Cincinnati protest a.
gains, the right OF the census ,aker TO do
mand their age. They say ,ha, Uncle Sam
ough, 10 mind his own business, and never
mind how old they a,c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

1t has been ascert,ined that several fe.
male cmigran,s buried in the vaults, accord
ing TO their custom in ,rav ling, hac large
amounts # gold and silver stitched into
,heir skirts. The f'ct being known, The
temptation to ro'bers is too great to allow
said bodies 70 remain. - Cleveland Plain
Dcaler, 26h.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

Many people who ll,ier themselves that
they are "well Bred have nj sufficient
sense of common courtesy TO observe the o.
dinarY amenities of civilized life.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

The Rev. DR.. Beechcr has retired
from the Active duties Of his professor
ship in Lane Seminary. lie has been
elec'ed EmerItces prolcsso. and will re.
tain the Presidency of the institution.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
n; ST. Lou;s contains so. 600 inhabi,ap,

o. ST. Louis contains 80 600 inhabitants,
one half of whom are foreigners. OF this
half, at least two thirds are Catholics. Its
steamboat tonnage is $4,000 tons, worth
nearly two million of dollars. lis exports
and imports are equal TO one third of the
whole foreign commerce of tic United
States
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
WAsHINcroS, JuLe %.

Adjuiant General Jones, Who has hecn
lying i'll here, Is now convalescent.
The lsepublic Of this morning suggests
that C,ngress drop at once tho who'e slave
ry subjcci, and pro;ced with pu' lie busi-
ness.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
RuFEALn. MnnlnY. IulY |

BufFALo, Monday, July I.
The dispatch cent you on Saturday as To
The fall oi Table Rock is confirmed About
forty feet of it are gone, hut no lives are
lost. The six persons 10 the carriage had
avery narrow escape, by jumping out, as
tha carriage went over.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

A MANIAC FROM THE GRirFIrH.-Yes-
,erJay a man wa- taken up in the stree. ard
carried to the Jail, a raving maniac. He
was of fine appear ance, in,ellicen, look,
and the remnant Of his clothes Il torn off,
showed that he had seen better days. 1t
was soon ascerlained that he was one of tho
survivors of the wreck. had los, wife and
SIX chldren--which calamity had destroyed
his reason. Ills name is Bausfrrd. How
h, got ashore, or where he has been since
the wreck, no one knows. He is now in
tn. Poor House, and an ob)ec, of the deep
est sympe 'hy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

g3 a Steau boat has been built above the
Falls Of St. Anthony, to run between s..
Paul's and The Sioux Rapids. This is The
first boat built on the upper waters.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

0FPark Benjamin, Esq., will deliver
his oem, "Thc Age of Gold,' at the new
Hall Of the Bellevue House On the even
ing of The Fourth Of July. lie has read
this poem toi ice before Newport audiences,
and on both occasions the Hall was dense
ly crowded this was at a season when
there mere no strangers here, and, OF
course, the auderces were composed es-
tiiely Of our own citizens. On this Occa-
sion, we expect to see many more present,
as the Hall is very much larger than the
one which was previously used, and there
are now many Wis tors among Us, most OF
whom will unquesiionably improve the OPP
por,unily to hear Mr. b. The poem 10 .
production viii, b will well bear repetition,
inasmuch as its illusions are all 10 some
Of the prominent iollies Of the Gay and
the language is sufficiently bracing to
strengthen and keep healthy the mental
system. Mr.. Benjamin has made somc
additions TO the poem since il was last de-
livered /; the new portions are particularly
applicable to Newport during the fasi,nable
season, and are admirably descriptive Of
some Of the everyday transactions among
the exqulsies of The elite, as they claim TO
be, a, our large hotels, &c.
In order to give those no have not heard
The poem, scme fain, idea Of the general
character and style Of the Satire, we make
an extract, at random, which, however,
il not a fair specimen Of the whO'e -
Oh, Fashion Fashion with Protean power,
Changing thy aspect each revolving hour,
What madness bids thy slaves Of either sex,
Obey their dictates, and their brains perplex
With cuts and coors, features, Aounccs, flaps,
Bewiching bonnets and coqucttish caps!
Why should the parsonage, whose gender's male
Wear that queer garment with a swallow tail
Called dresscoat, and boots square-toed and that
Inverted bucket which is called hat?
Why should those creatures cast in beauty mould.
Who make Us sigh because we're getting old,
Millincr's models not the the Graccs ape,
And twist their figures out of Natures shapc1
Our most ridiculous raiment to explain,
Pcrchance some lady, an adept in art
Which, next to love, can subjugate the heart
Will tell what rules of ofhamony and taste
Protrudc the shoulders and contract the waist.
Compare, ye devotees Of Mode, compare
A modern .aentleman's conceited air,
In hall attire or 'go-to-meetng clothes"
With an old Romans quiet, robed rcpose
Contrast such forms as Habit tightly screws,
With sculpturcd goddess, naiad, nymph or muse;
And, as you gaze on those proportions tue,
Taking the pure, harmonious whole in view,
Confess, ye ornamented dandies, confess,
What strange dclormity exists in dress;
How Natures handiwork, though fine in frame
As Eve when first to Paradise she came
Can be- by Fashion altered into things
That look Z" like insects cheated of their wings :"
TIE U. s. Band from Fort Adams, will
be in attendance and play during the eve
ming.
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WAsHINGToN, June %

w AsHiNGTON, June 20.
Governor Doty has clllej on the mem
bers friendly 10 The separate and imme late
admission of California To meet in the
House Of Representatives this evening.
The ultra Sogthernrrs are said to have
hell caucus on Wednesday evening, and
resolved TO insist upon the adoption of tie
Missouri line at all hazards.
WAXING ron, June %
The caucus of members of the House of
Representatives, friendly to the immediate
ADHESION OF California, was attended !ast
evening by about 'huly or forty members.
There would have been large number
p-escut, but there lad been filu!e Of suf-
i;;nient ard authcutic notice.
Mr. Booth, of Conn, was appointed
Chairman OF he meeting.
Il was resolved l." support the bill intro
duced by Mr. Doly, rega'dless Of The com
promise bill before the Senate ,"s any other
PROJECT.
The majority Of the members were dis
posed to sit late in the House, resist all at
tcmpts at amendments and insist upon the
prompt passage or rejection of the bill
They are sanguine Of success
II is probable that the Iowa contested
elect on cfse will be decided to-day, and that
both parties will be seat back 10 the reople
A struggle will be made to lay the Gal
phia report upon tie table.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

O5-The City Guard, from New York,
will arrive here Friday morning, and take
qulrIe's at the Ocean House they viii 20
to Boston Saturday morning