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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-04-19

QUISISE.-A correspondent states that 50 great
been the increased demand for the article OF suphate
OF quniue in this county remedial sgen' that the price
gone hve years from iess sn Two up TO four and
A half dollars per ounce
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA

The steamer Cana Ia, Harrison, arrived
at Halifax at 7 O'Clock "Wednesday morn
ing and lett for New York about o'c ock
She brings l2j passengers.
The telegraph reports to tie associated
press The follow ing -
The steamer Pacific, which left New
York on Saturday, July 9Th, arrived at
Liverpool at liza past 8 o'clock on the
morning of Wednesday the l7jh, having
made the run in ten days aud half, allow
ing the dll renee Of time between New
York aud England.
Tn Cambria from New York arrived the
day previous, after passage of l3 days.
At the Latest dates the American fleet
was oil the port of Lisbon, but the papers
iurn shed no news relative TO The dllIicul
ties between Portugal aud the L. :,
Little doubt exists but that hosllliies
have, ere this actually recommended le-
tween Denmark and the Duches if so, i'm
porlan, results are likely to ensur. "a large
Russian feet is Oh the coast, for the avowed
purpose OF giving the Danes all the assist,
ance they may require.
The overland mail has arrived, with two
weeks later advices from lad a aud China
The Commercial treaty between China aud
The United States had not been coac uded.
The Cunard Company have determined
10 commence a line Of screw steamers of
great size and power, for the conveyance
of goods ard passengers between Liverpool
and New York The new line will he
wholly independent Of their present line.
The Queen of Spain has been delivered
of sun, who lived only few moments
a difficulty has arisen between Spain and
Portugal, in consequence Of the marriage
Of the Kine's sister with Condo Monlcmo-
ill., son Of Don Carlos
The Span sh Minister Las protested a
gainst this alliance as brecch Of the quad
rupe treaty, aud has asked for his pass
ports.
Cancellation Hall has been closed, and the
repeal agitation in Ireland is qLeted for
tho present.
The loss OF the Niceroy causei no des-
pondency on the part Of the friends of the
Galway line. Arrangements are said to
be on foot for a boat better app p'icable for
the rOute.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

BEAUTY OF JEwEssEs 1t is related that
ChaiIanbranj, on return nc from his Eas-
tern travels, was asked if he could assign
reason why the women of the Jewish race
were so much handsOmer than the men,
when he gave The following one jew
esses,' he said, have escaped The curse
which alighted upon their fathers, husbands,
and sons. Not Iewes, vas to be seen
among the crowd Of priests and rabble who
lnsuted the son of God, scourged Him,
crowned Him with ,horns, aud subjected
Him 10 lniamy and the agony of the cross.
The woman of Judca believed in the Saw
iour and assisted and soolhed Him under at
Fiction, \ woman Of Bethany poured on
Ills head precious ointment, which she
kept IN a vase OF alabas,cr The sinner
arolned is feet with vcriumed oil, and
wiped them with her hair. Christ ON his
part extended mercy to the Jcwe,ses. lie
raised from the dead the s0n of the widow
of Main, and Martha's brother LAZARUS
lie cured Simon m0ther-ln-law, and the
woman who touched the hem Of his gar
mont. TO the Samaritan woman he was
spring of living water, aud compasson-
ate judi -c TO HE woman IN adultery. The
daughters uf Jerusalem wcpt over Him
the holy woman accompanied him to Cal
vary, brough, him balm and spices. and
weeping sought hin in the sepulchre.-
Woman, why wcepest tlou e. Ills first
a pearanCe after the resurrection was to
Mary MagJaens. lie said to her, Mary
At the sound Of his voice Mary Magdaleuo's
eyes wore opened, and size answered,
Master" The reflection of some heau-
iful ray must have rested on Tie brow Of
the Jewcss.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

Give are glad to learn That Mr..
Whipple intends giving the residents and
visitors % Newport, an opportunity OF VII -
Messing his " Dissoiving Views"
Mr.. Whipplc has received the following
letter fom the Rev. Henry Bacon, rhich
wi! he read y ilh n,eres, by those " no have
visited the exhibition -
PROVIDENCE, July l6.
MY DEAR SIR,-l attended your exhi-
btIOn lat evening, and was delighted. The
melting OF enc picture into another was en- .
chal'ing, like the fading Of The visions Of
youth, as the bolJcr and more ambitious
dr,ams Of manhood appear. The beauty
and finish Of the paintings, the selection Of
subjects, an the effect of the ''dissolving"
operation, are ineXprcssibly beyond any
attempt Of the kind in this city ] expected
something far superior to what had before
elected our atcn, on in this community,
but really did not dream that the differ
ence could be 50 vast as ! found it. feel
anxious for the success Of every cndcavor
to cultivate refined love of the beautiful,
believing that its tendency is to draw pas.
sion from grosscr pleasures, and to win the
heart TO the dearest amenities Of life. Ev-
cry addition of a beautiful picture in the
halls of the Imagination and Memory af-
iurds as much reason for thankiulness, so
far as our personal selves are concerned,
as the putting up of new picture in our
homes, ! know that your exhibition added
to The things Of beauty which are 10 be 10
me " joy forever" and never shall for
get the ImI ressive sight Of the Church Of.
the Holy Sepulcl,rc," and the L" Pool on
Sloan" nor the magic effect Of those eX-
quisi'e changes which gave US the Swiss
Cottage in The beauty of mid summer, the
snow storm, and the cottage and surround
log landscape covered with snow, seen in,
the enchanting moon 'ight, and :hen in. the
full IA lance OF noonday.
do lope you will be induced 10 makes
lengthy stay with us, loi though wish you
large pecunlary returns, am more cou-
cerned for the good results which ! believe
will follow the attendance OF our people,
upon your ruly leautllul exhibition.
Hastily, but sincerely yours
HENRY BACON
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
COMPROMISE BILL PASSED
The DoG-LAw.
MESsRs. CRANsToN & NORMAN,
Gentlemen -

In some cities dogs are
repaired to wear collar, with q number
stamped 10 designate the owner, for this
from one to two dollars arc paid. The dog
with a collar Is thus projected; dog with
out is liable to c kill d.
In other places, New York 70: instance, :,
there is no law nor any collar, but dogs
without muzz'cs are liable TO be killed.
The good Fathers of this town, no, wish
ING to be behind the age either in Telc-
graphs or other improvements, have en-
ploycd a distinguished juri>, to prepare a
dog-law.
The learned gentleman compiled a dg,A
Of the laws Of the several ciilce, aud TO
avoid the necessity of deciding upon their
respective merits, the good fathers compro-
mised by adopting them all. Newport has
consequently headed MI Clay; she hls
PISSED the Compromise bill ] suggest
that copy be forthwith sent to Washing
ton and entered as a passenger in the great
National Omnibus.
Your obt. serv't.
AN OUTSIDER.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
FIRE ISLAND,
Wreck of E,lizabctb luly 20.

w reck Oi f'llzaoc'h, July ~,
am happy to inform you that speedy
Justice will he rendered 10 the piratical
crew who di.graccd our state by plumber
ing the passengers, crew and cargo Of the
unfortunate barque Elizabeth.
Mr.. Maxwell, collector of New Yoik,
accompanied by Mr.. TalmaJge, the Re-
corder, visited the wIeck on Sunday, to as
certain the particulars of the whole affair.
Previous to leaving The city, Mr.. Max.
well had sent several custom officers TO va
rious parts of the island, who me, Mr..
Maxwell on MONDAY norniug and commu-
nicatcd the results of their iavestlg ailons.-
Mr.. Maxwell had come prepared with an
officer ot gh character in the Recorder, Z,
TO issue the necessary legal warrants aud
hs two proceeded to search for The felons
and the stolen goods.
understand that their labors have been
crowned with complete success, and most
morlifying exposition Of human depraviiy
will be the result.
MI Maxwell, am informed, found evi-
dences Of guilt IN least forty houses
Clothes of Count Ossoll and his wife aud
child, and Of the crew we're found. ln one
house was more than one thousand pounds
Of wool, from tho cargo oi the ship.
Your collector has done honor to him
,elf in this invcslI cation. aud justice vii
ovcrake the plundtrers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
Your obt. serv't.
AN OUTSIDER

The STATUE or CALHOUN. MIR. Kel-
logg, the artist, relrrned Yesterday from
Fire Island, where he has been ondeavor-
ing to effect the removal ofPower's Statue
of Calhoun We arc sorry to state how
ever, that he has very liulc hope of It's ie-
covcry. The sea was making complete
breach over the wreck, or at least over the
spot where it sank, for very little is now 10
be seen. A buoy has been placed over
here aud if the s,a grows calm within a
short time something may be done. Moth
ing will be lett uudone tlat is possible
" Y. TnJ,Rc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

The Supreme Court of the third ju-
dicial district of New York, has decl-
ded that an action on the case lies
agains, railroad company III favor OF
n church corporation for nuisance,
in running cars and engines, ringing
bells, blowing off steam aud making
other noises in the nelghborhood of a
church or meeting house, on the Sab
bath and during public worship which
so annoy and molest the congregation
worshipoing there as greatly To de-
precate the value Of the house aud
render II unfit for place OF public
worship.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
BosroN, July 81. 5 p. M.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

A student at the Medical College
has this morning, for the first time dis
closed that at the time of the murder,
willie he was in the dissecting room EN-
try, he distinctly heard sounds of some
thing being dragged over the stars lea
ding to Prof Webstcr's lower labora-
tory-which he has now no doubt were
thus produced by the descent of Dr.
parkman's body.
An examination Of the sink in the up
per laboratory, described by Prof Web
ster as the on he used for the disnem
bermen mt of the body, demonstrates its
positive incapacity for the purpose, it
being Of very small size.
Aud furthermore, the hand-hosc
wi ich Prof. Webster speaks of in his
letter Of explanation to the Council, as
used by him to convey water to said
sink, was this morning measured by of
fcer o. II. Spur and found to he
couple of f'et too short for that object
The steamship Canada, Capt. Harri-
son, arrived at Halifax, from Liver
pool 30th int, III I o'clock, and left
for New York with l5 through passen-
gers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

EDUCATION IN CuSNFCTICuT. -. The Gland
Of steady habits has long enjoyed the rep
utatlon ol having the blessings OF educa-
tiun moro widely dlTuscd among the peo-
pie than any other State, EXCEPT New
Hampshire. The annual report Of the
School Fund CommlsslJiers OF CUnnccll-
cut recalls this tact lorcIbly to mud Thus,
while M lsi0 the nombcr Of school chill
dren IN the State was 30, 200, It WAS IN ls-
20 nearly equal being 5i,l79. 10 those
30 wears Cnnneclicut had small room to ln-
crease her population but It IS an interest.
iug fact that SO long ago her people were
as veil educated as now.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

o.. The Washington Union of March 10,
thus speaks OF Mr. G.. Nandenton's read
ing of Mdcb,H in that city -
This gentleman read Macbeth on
Thursday evening to a brilliant audience
brilliant in beauty, intellect and flshlou.-
1t was powerful reading, Lady Macbeth
was great conception, fully carried on, in
execution. Macbeth himself was massive,
grand, ieudaI lis Last act was particular
ly fine. Tie witches were rendered with
a high feeling of their metaphysical nature;
their lncantaiion sceue drew down we'll
merted applause. The Lady Macbelhs
o. the stage would improve themselves
much By attending Van enhofr's realing."
lie has selected this play for his final
read nc on Saturday evening.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

1HE WRECK CT THE LExI>GrON. We
learn from the Bridgeport Standard, that
efforts are now maki' 9 to raise the hull Of
the steamer Lexington; that paper says -
We understand that two steamboats,
are anchored at the spot where the steamer
Lexington sank. 1t WI be recoecied that
at the time OF the loss OF the l.. the night
Of January l3, 1910, large amount of spe-
Gle vas on board, under the charge Of Harm
den's Express. Workmcn, under the d.
rcciron Of a competent Engineer, are now
engaged in raising the hull of the Lcxine-
ton, which lies in the depth of about ! 80
feet of water, off Old Field Light, Long Is
land, about ~ miles from this city. /, is
expected that they will be able to make a
" raise"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
4 Girl out west who had becom,

A Girl out west who had become
tired of single blcssedness, thus wrote
TO her intended
Deer Jim Come right of you're.
comm at all, cause Sam Holmes Is
lnsistin' that shall have him, an he
+. hugs an kisses me so continually, i
can't hold out much longer, ] must
have a ieller afpre next winter, can't
stan /, any longer your flame,
SALLY Ann
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

FOur thanks are due TO the ladies' Of
the Fair of tie Central Baptist Church, for
a token of remembrance, in the shape of
comfortable looking gentleman seated in
large easy chair. We should like to know
if they wish us to consider il a fac -smiIc
of the editor
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

CONGRESSIONAL ELEcTIuNs.-The Gov
ernor and Couhci have appointed Monday,
August 10Th, instant, as the day for cleo
,ions in the LIST, Cd and 4th Congressional
Districts, to I'll the yacancics occasion by
the resignation Of Mr.. Winthrop, the death
Of Mr.. King, and The triangular condition
Of parties in Middle.cx 80 Boston Tians
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

NEw YoRK WHIG CONVENTION.
Wing Convention for The State of
New York ~ TO assemble at the city of
Syracuse on the 10Th of September
next. Tor the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the Office Of Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Canal Commits
sloner, Inspector of State Prisons, and
Clerk Of the Court Of Appeals
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
NEWPORT, r.. !, THURSDAY MORNING

DR. RAPnALL's LEcTuEEs.-Tho dis
tlnguished Hebrew Divine, DR.. RaphalI
commences his series of Lectures on the
Poetry Of the Hebrews, as contained IN the
Old Testament, on Wednesday evening,
Aug. 7th, at the Touro Street Synagogue.
These lectures have been listened to in the
chief cities Of the Union by ministers and
professors of all secls and persuasions, with
uni"ersal interest. Asa lecturer DR.. Rap
hall is admitted 10 have but few equals
and the subject Of which he treats, The
Poetry Of the Hebrews" commands that
venera,ion from its intrinsic sublmi'y "a
mere poetry, which the highest range Of
genius and imagination can only insure
To hear the sacred poetry Of the Hebrews
expounded by the master.mind and fervid
eloquencc Of DIR. RaphalI is lrea, that
should not be allowed to pass by without
being freely par'aken of by our citzcns.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

III We learn from an authentic source
that the number of emigranls, &c, which
passed Fort Laramie, ;or the season end
ing Jurc 2lst, is as follows - 32,7lO men;
193 women 50l chllIrcn. There also
passed 1856 wagons 2O70S hor.es; g.
72i mules 2l AIS oxen, aud 3, IS cows.
We received hi, information from our
friend Mr. Is. {. Card, at Fort Leaven-
worth, TO whom it was furnished by Col.
Loomis, who kept the Register at Fort
Laramie.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

tV' 1t is stated in the latest inlclIi-
gcnce recei' ed from the Sandwich Is
lands that one hundred tons of water
pipes, cement and other appliances for
conducting pure water from the valley
into the city of Honolulu, had been re-
cclvcd by recent arrival from Boston.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

0;.The Imperial Library at Vienna has
been enriched by very old Greek manu-
script on the Advent of Christ, composed
by Bishop Of the second century, uamed
Cleman,. This manuscript was discovered
a short lime since by NJ. Waldick, the phil
ogist, at Constant. Ople.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

Lynch LAw.--At Indianapolis Ind.
lately, a man named Morehouse was
tried and acquitted on charge OF as
sault with intent TO kill his SON.
Thercupcn, public meeting of about
300 persons was held, and he was
warned to leave the place whichhc
did Immediately.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

o. A correspondent of the Tribune
intima,es that Mr.. Ewbank will prob
ably be removed from the office of
Commissioner of Patents, aud that DR.
Lee, of Georgia, the well known agri-
culturist, and mau with whom prac-
tice is of at least equal weight with the
ory, will be appointed to the vacant Of
fee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

SAILING OF THE STEAMER. The
AIerica sailed at noon with 81 pass
engcrs for Liverpool and 9 for Halifax;
also S246, $50 in epecic and freight
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

NPThe iamosu Jo. Hoxie, well known
in the political world, is on board Yacht,
in the harbor we wish that he would let
the light of his countenance shine npon us
on shore.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

What is happiness ? A butterfly
that rovcs from flower to flower in the
garden of existancc, aud which is eag-
crly pursued by the multitude, in the
vain hope of obtaining the prize yet
it continually clu les their grasp
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

From SouTH AMERICA.-Rccent ac-
counts from Brazil, state that the yell
low fever had carried off 900 indi-
viduaIs within period of four months;
it had reached Montevideo and Bucnos
Ayrcs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

An Alabama State Historical Socic-
ty has been organized at Tuscaloosa.
Ch"ncellor Bowie was elected Prcsi-
dent, with two Vice Presidents, a Sec
ertary, and Treasurer. The new
association is styled the Alabama
Historical Society,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

LENGTHY TELEGRArn.-An uninter-
rupted tclegraphic line one thousand
one hundred miles in length, is now in
successful operation between Louisville
and New Orleans.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

TEE TIcoNDERoGA. Reports from
the Ticonderoga a:e favorable. The
ship is perfectly tight and the passen-
gers were all landed in safety.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

A NEGRO on trial at PhIladelph a,
for stealing chickens, put in the plea
of in ,anity. To prove this, it was said
he might have stolen the big rooster,
but only took the small chickens.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

"a bachelor in Albany, has about
one baby month left at his door, ac-
companied with the Iequest that he will
charitably provide for it, and bring it
up religlously.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

Mrs. Childs is passing the summer
at Saratoga, and engaged in the pre-
paration Of her new work upon the
Religious Elements of Society.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

A few days before the execution of
Pearson, n razor and other articles
were found in his cell, which are sup
posed TO have been given TO him by
some visiter for the purpose Of fselfdcs-
tfuCtIOn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

NJ dame Pasta, now 90 years Of age,
has consented to sing at concert in
| ondon, on the 10Th inst, given in
aid OF the Italian exles. The event
is exciting great sensation in metrop-
oltan musical circles.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

A new poem Of considerable length
10y Robert Burns has lately been dis
covered IN Scotland Robert Cham
bers, good Judge, vouchcs for lts
authenticity.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
WHOLE NO. ,I53

DEFEAT OF THE COMPROMISE BILL.-The
Compromise bl has been defeated, with
the exception Of the section relating 90
Utah. The New Mexico sections having
been stricken out for amendmeo,, the Sen
ate refused to rensa,e ilrem-2S to 25.-
This dec ded the fate Of the bill.
A motion to strike out all but The CalRoI-
MIA serlions failed, by % TO % when a
motion to strike out al brt Utah was car.
red, by 81 to 26.
\ motion to layl The bill on the tab'e
failed by % to 90 Finally the Senate,
after defeating several a,temp,s'to adjourn.
To postpone, &c, ordered the bill, pro- iding
merely a territorial government fJr Utah,
To be cngrnssrd for third reading yeas
81, nays l3 The Senate then Adjourned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

A Fire in New Albany, Ind, on the
18th, destroyed the steam furniture
manufactory of Thomas Lumey, Mr.
d Tiller's large brick stable, and three
frame buildings adjoining
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

The Florida Congressional Cam
paign has been already opened by Maj
or Beard, the Locofoco candidate, who
is canvassing the district. lie is OPP
posed to the Compromise bill.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

A monster, called sea COW, has
been captured near FLORIDA, and was
brought 10 Charleston, from whence
it will be shipped to p Il. Brnum.--
Il measures ten feet in Ieugih. aud
nine IN gar,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
NEw YoRK, , ID j. NJ.

The Southern Telegraph is down
We have no full account Of the procee.
dings of Congress yesterday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08
HENRY. BACON

Or We learn that Mr.. Haynes declines.
speaking on the subject of The abolition of,
FIogging and the use Of spiriluous liquors.
in the Navy, on Sunday evening
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

I'll take the responsibility" rs
jerks said when he held out his arms
{ r the baby.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

~DPMaIor George w. Pa,ten, Of tho ".
8. Army. has been ordered 10 Providence,
tn take charge of the recruiting station
sNtrC.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-08

r. Biglow Lawrence might cSclaim
Of his late wife
"She's all my fancy painted her.
IL not mere