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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
To THE EprroR OF the News =

To THE EDiToR OF THE News -
There is a, leas, ohe act of our Hon
Town Council that am decidedly opposed
town that part of their ordinance relating
TO the Town Beach, wherein they MAKE It
penal for any person TO pass tha. thorough
fare, Unless they do so in a certain direction
to be marked ou, and superinieRded BY a
Constable who is appointed TO superiniend
the same lam, for one, opposed to all
such bold assumptions Of power. Would '
no, be much better for our worthy fathers
to see ,ha, our highway, are cleansod and
kept cleared Of all distractions, than to
undertake 10 abrdgs the rights Of our ci'i-
zens from the travelled paths Of common
Highway
A CITIZEN or rHE Tows.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

ora bright and beautiful bird is Hope /;
il comes to us mid the darkness, and
sings the sweetest song when our spirits
are saddcst and when the lone soul IS
weary, and longs to pass away, IT warbles
lis sunniest notes, and ,ighiens again the
slender fbres Of our hearts that Grief has
been tearing away.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

A great many people like an "inde-
pendent press" which always chimes
exactly with their own opinions; but
a truly honest press must differ from
somebody.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

0tThe pay Of Presiden, BOnaPare is,
M present, s666 day and yet this pre-
tender 10 Republicsnism demands Of the
French Assembly 70 have his slary in
creased TO sI6ee day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

utWe are indebted 10 Mr.. William f..
Howand for some delicious strawberries,
raised on his own farm he brings them to
market every morning.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

At the Bunker Hill celebration on Mon
day, there was only one solitary soldier
of the battle present. The link will soon
be broken.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

by the diploma,ists and,.statesmen of St.
James.
II is said that his visit has deep political
change in view. He had an interview with
the President before leaving Paris. A re-
Cancellation of the two Houses Of the Bour-
bons is said to be the object of M. Theirs
visit TO the Ex-King, a, London.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

TCouriship is often made up of the
fact, that the girl calls her beau noble
youth, hero, genius, while no calls her
a paragon Of beauty and sen,leness, and
so they keep tickling each other until they
get married, and then comes the scolding.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

U5 Does not the editor Of the Sunday
Mercury know that there is some wisdom
in the country as well as in New York :
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

down, sorrowing and Iepentan', on the
grave, and utter the unheard groan, and
pour ou, the unavailing iear-more deep,
more bitter, because unheard and unavall-
ing.
Then weave the chaplet Of flowers, and
sIew The beauties Of nature about the
grave console thy broken spirit, if thou
canst, with these tender, yet futile tributes
of regret and take warning by the bitter
ness Of this, thy contrIte affection over the
dead, and henceforh be more faithful and
afiec,iona'e in the discharge Of thy duties
10 the living.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

e5-The Crescent City sails from New
York for Chagres on Monday next; and
the Cherokee sails on the 9th, for the
same place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

Philosophical happiness it to want
little and to enjoy much vulgar hap
piness is to want much and enjoy little.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

IPOur friend Frank Foster has sold the
little steamer "Swan :" she is to 60 10
CeLtral America.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

The doctor who operates for cate
rdefs, is going to Buffalo TO see II he
can do something for the Niagara.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

An Irish author commences a nara
tive thus-"The sun and | rose at sum
rise."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
FRANCE.

In the Assembly, the bill for suppressing
clubs and political bodies, has been voted
for another year. The bill for egaliz,ng
the transportation Of political offenders has
been passed entire as the government pre-
sened it, excep,the clause which gave it
a retrospective effrct. The bill granting
pensions to those killed and wounded in the
affairs of February and June, was rejected
by great majority. The reactonists then
obtained signal triumph. The bill grant
ing pensions to the deserving of the work.
ing classes when inhrmity overtakes them,
was also passed by full house.
The committee appoin ed to consider the
proposed great increase in the salary OF the
President, have not recommended acquies-
cence in the demand. 1t is sail, however,
that the leaders of the majority intend vot-
ing for the bill, Notwithstanding tie decis-
ion of the committee. A sharp contest is
therefore expected. The Mountains are
indignant at the proposal, az they look up
1
on them as being only tho first OF a series
Of movements having for their end the le-
CALLING Of perpetual presidency in the
person Of Louis Napoleon, who has affec-
ted to take great offence at tho hesitation
evinced by the committee.
In recent tour through the Provinces,
the President was everywhere well recelv-
ed. His speeches are considered some
what remarkable for their appeal to Popu-
larity among the working classes.
1t appears that 10 framing the new elec-
toral law, The Presden, made a great blum
der he never intended, it is said, that the
proposed changes should extend to the elcc-
,ion OF President as well as representatives
but i, does s., and it is only now that he
sees his mistake.
Another project OF law Tor lettering the
press with heavier stamp duty is a, pre-
sent engaging the attention Of Govern
ment.
NJ Theirs has left Paris to visit Louis
Philippe in England The El-Minis,eI
arrived on Thursday and was well received
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
ENGLAND.

The debates in Parliament present few
feature. of general interest beyond the fact,
that ministers have been again beaten by q
majority Of thir,y-two.
On Tuesday, Lord Was, moved that
the House shou d resolve Itself into com
mittee to consider The present mode of
levying the dut, on homemade spirits in
bond. The Chan celor Of the Exchequer
resisted, and made the motion a govern
ment question. A discussion ensucd. The
House divided, and the Government were
thoroughly beaten, tn, Chancellor protest.
iCg against the resolution Sr George
Grey has announced in the Commons, that
it is the intention of the governm mt to stop
all Post Office labor on Sunday, and an in
curry was to take place to see if 1t be not
practicable to stop the mails also on the
Sabbath. This movement has met with
no favor from the majori,y Of the people.
A new bill to limi, the sale of cucumber
ed estates in Ireland has been introduced,
and twice read in the House Of Lords
The object of ,he bill is to exempt from
sale all estates not mortgaged to certain
amount, and fixing the min mum.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

The first edition Of Professor Stu
arts defence of Mr.. Webster-num-
bcring three thousand copies been
disposed Of within few days after its
issue, and a new edition is in press.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Niagara arrived at Halifax
on Tuesday, bringing one weeks later in
telligence from Europe.
ROME.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

The Stockton Times says tina, three
men, in the space Of two weeks, took
out $50, 900 from one hole, at the new
diggings four miles above Sonora, be-
sides one lump weighing yhce pounds.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

Gj-There is to be an extensive celebra
,i,n, on the Fourth, at New London.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

A young lady thus writes anony-
mously in the columns Of an Irish
paper "For my own part, / confess
that the desire Of my heart, and my
constant prayer is, that | may be bles-
sed with good and affectionate hus-
band, and that I may be a good and
affectionate wife and mother. Should
I be denied this. | hope for grace to
resign myscf-but | fear it will be a
hard trial for me-"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04

Latest accounts from Rome state that
the Pope is wholly absorbed in religious
ceremonies, to the exclusion of all atten-
,ion to his temporal government. The peo-
pie are said to evince a very excited state Of
feeling, and that nothing but the presence
of foreign troops restrains popular demon
stralion against the Government.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
THE DUCHIES.

The several proposals Of the Schleswig
deputies as the basis Of negotiation have
been published, bu, are considered wholly
inadmissable. Baron Wyendorf has re-
turned from Berlin to Warsaw, and the
Emperor of Russia is said to have fully Jap
proved of all that has been done by Den
mark, and untes with iha, cabinet in the
opinion that if force alone is to solve the
question, its adjustment must not be pro-
tracted.
The HolsteinS have fred upon Danish
man-of-war cruising off the port OF Heile-
gemhafn.
The head quarters Of the Danish troops
in Jutland is moved 10 Ko!ding. The Swe-
dish neutral troops have received orders TO
be in readiness to march
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-04
PRUSSIA.

The preparations for hostlites continue
upon a great srae in Prussia. Sill Sc
verer laws have been issued against the
Press. The King seems TO be fast recov-
ering from his wounds.
The papers lodged by Goethe with the
Government, have been examined and
correspondence between Goethe and his
brother poet, Schiller, has been found and
will be published forthwith.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-16
coNcnE>s-,>T SESSION.
TuRE-phy, JuLy II, ls5u.
Sen A'IE..

Mr. Dickinson offered resolution that hr Hon. Wm
King of Alabama he appointed President ' the = ni''
Mr.. Berrcn expressed The nope thii 'i' I'""'"" "
bc concurrcd in unanimously.
was conducted Ia tl chair by Mr. Dickinson aad Nh Ter
r,n Mr. King briefly expressed IN, Acknowledgements -
the Senate ior The honor conferred upon MN. +,
Mr. Underwood who absent yesterday when M re
.Iut's decrease was communicated took an opportunity !"
uass an culogil c life and character oi lhe a'e flc'
dent. Mr. Webster, from hc J"nt committee o' a'''S'
men,s made a report, which was concnrrr.! IN
The Senate adjourned Ia meet on Saturday, a u ''@
thence to move IL the Presidents House
HOUSE UF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Speaker called the House Ia order at 'aH,h '"'A
Prayer offered by Rev Mr. .'nFey Chaplain "' 'hs
House.
a,soEMgSys ron FUNERAL SERVICE. ~ fHE LATE GRE
alpEST USirEp sgA1E~.
Mr. Conrad of the Joint Committee at the >rra' anu
House ol Representatives, appointed yesterday =" .'N "
necessary arrangements for The funeral oi tic tate iah'
of the United States, made thc following rr4f'
?he Joint Committee Of The Senate and House" :" hp''
scnta,iycs appointed yesterday 10 make me necessary "
rsna,mcnts for the funeral oi hc late President report
sTlat the funeral iak place from the President '
Saturday The ceremonies To cn,h,n'c ~ " ''o'"
NJ and the procession 10 move at O'Clock pf,c!'tN;
h, tha t,yo IIouscs of Congress assemble IN ic' u"
spectiye chambers IN saturday neA' i, - '''
IN, Inc chambers o tie Houses be hung IN h1cN,
,l ,h,t n members thu usna! bad%es o mo'lih"
The committee further report ihii pr"@aii'e .. ;''' M
ceremonies proposed on III" "e'""'o' "'' " t~ ~ =
Tbs Military and Naval arrangements Of the lay vii br
under the direction of MAJOR Genera, Scott coi'ilin"
the Army of the United States, and o tol'i""i' N'''
ringpn the Senior Naval Oi,er present, ana viii r"nifi
in All essential respects those adopted on 'c occasion 81
the funeral OF the late President Harrison
On motion The report unanimously idolhd
Nr Strong moved that when the ii"ls" ADJOURN TODAY
adjourn Ia II o'clock IN SATURDAY i''"n:
The motion al llr. :;tton. ~. uninln'naiS a2:.'a H.
IN ,not;uu of VI STEPHENS oi G..lsi! urteg,I, lltt
,hc gapoit o the ,oint committee be eh''''d u'' y" ~
nal. !, !, -, ,..,,,..i :, ,,ae, n, |
cloci VI on Saturday next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-16

Britain ~ ''''' "'''' "''i
iio '9or ol constitution strong hy nature and rnnrm
" "cl.c anu temperate habits had III later years ,.,I
life. WIS ~ N'"''s VI MS 'i'h'''S
'"'v cn.rosscd III maintaining the honor and aIyaucno
-"i9 "l MS country III career ui forty arm,
" u ulcd States, hcrrnicr, mS, III signal and Itstrios
" uhn"hrn current III success and victory terminated by
Dc accomplished Ion his military fame.
HiS conduct and courage gave him this career or uneym
lci "i'lnc, and with the cruwnng virtues oi moderation
ana humanity under all circumstances and cspcrlllv in the
moment !" Victory. revealed IL his counryncn h,c grcat
ana s"od qualities which induced them unsolicited IL call
n' rom ms hi9h military cpinIand the highest civil
cc 81 honor au trust III the rpnbIr that hc desired
ot IT bni That h was fell 10 bc w"rihicat.
Inc simplicity ol his character singlrncss ol his pir-
pose 'hc elevation am patriotism his principle, his mo-
ri conrasc, his asc" .asnanimtv and bcnryocnce-
wisdom, nI'irl i'', ;|d power ol command while they
nave 'nd'arcd hn I" c heart tr nation add Ia The
t SENSE o The national calamltv in The loss Of a lhcl
i3Slrac, whom death iSli coGld aupal in the con
sclousles~ ri 'harin, alrayS donc hiS dniy
he officers al lie army o the navy and marine corps
"l rs manifestation al their Respect for tie exalted cha
itc lnd eminent public services ~ the uslros dead and
at their sense oi The lamitr The country sustained by
This affecting disnrnsiion vi Providence Grape Oh the
lc arm and upon tn hill ni lhc sword lor six mu,ils
IL i further directed that funeral honprs bc paid 1ch of
The military posts according the general rcgulalius at
navy yards and board all public vessels in commissions
by ring thirty minute guns commenting meridian tin.
day after the receipt Of This order AMI bv wearing their flags
Al hall mast.
Bt order al the President
WM. BALLARD PRESTON
Secretary Of the Navy.
h,.,,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-16
Tclcgrlphcd for The Eal.insre sun,


a> G,,ot Coos,qruti,a- -RLcfet he >g.''rs HecorfY
amt hecoenuon Of Bodiss-loo miss'". 'f""''f "
Lo,seS Insurance I0Ssss- Sal inc'de"fs II
m. minis If he great conagraiion are still "i'Dnf,
am, have been visited throughout the iay bJ 'hr"ns3 RON
all -, lions II III: city. -
me civ councils a, their session this afternoon "pl'"
n,,at.l ) 10 900 for the relief o the sufferers ,, ~
Amanr tn. bodies al the Green House that ~ r7l
r.sr lughter II Laurence Mckee, has been it'''i I
other children of his still missing. p''''' ~
Tho, O'Douoahue have al.o been ltenh'd' i. ,;s. +
Numerous chared trunks and ha r'5ns n ,ne ins ~
men women and children have been dne rom ''e W.
.' i Tho - sll bow;.yrr a g.el; nnnlo.r "i persons
s.;n ma, les ihan one lrei have been 'hl"iea ''
IL NJ " ~, @ i visited by mothers, tithcfs sisters
and brothers in search Of SOM '. '" Ins ""e' ,,o,
~, ,ouof If losses hy onr city INSURANCE 'i'P'.
~ ,I -. s1is aEl Tn. Fircnans A-S)catlh I, ,hc
rsre. snIicer hrr los, benz sioogoo i ,r '', M
ia oon nn Brock Sons & Co.. lose 81 @ bal az 'iY
insured They pledge their noli mai tNs nl' mn1 VIII
~ %onew %n s500a0 and Dr. Jayae s!oooo OF wh'" ' =
s las; If real estate estimated al s,ta"" i.a
,,,l Ioss Of real and personal property, sl,IWY"o
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-16
ADDRESS OF HUGH GOODWIN OF LOUISA,

~, m. To,ers Of ITnfrua, Goochd'9 ana i'o"'S".
Er,t,w.t'IrzESs being candidate ("li "'hels! ~
r..nnf you in the Convention That wili is~e'o' ~
,,,J in October next for the purpose ~ ci" "'''is m
',n.titufi,n ol Virginia ] take this nttio VI !
Iis. l., declare my opinions, duty owe ~ W" 10
LII !, n uys,lf This shall do regardless al M IN" con
no,,a. ha uav cnsne In performing thiS tash a'""'
,,t in nv remarks public and private nav ' h h
,inn nor do criiiclse the acts or savings ol any @ @
on 3fy only ollec: now Is to make ht''"" ny ~ -
ions without reference 10 others :,, ,h c,u ,f ,
Many Of You, fellow citizens V'eu as'" - w. 10 ,nn
C,nv,ntion no doubt for various reasons; -'le n
her hei.yina reform in reality would oe nhh',i,o '
b ,nanoas of the great philosopher Hers'he the el
n ,l,p trle philosopher is u hope all INNS h' i'
,r,-,Ll. and la believe all things n'' u',e am
I ,ne - v,ur representatives shall deem II psi
1c ,s WE'LL duty carry out your "ii rs iai ~ - gan
,sc,;ur on MI subjects that may conc before the on
,io II cannot be expected that my views, Oh questions
of minor interest will accord eNa'uy WIN ~ s,.'y i'u
- ill., ,;,r.thi. ia impossible Nor will il be expected
~ IN M VIEWS q, a l.lotiy of the district can be carried
m ~ M l,tcrbut approach the nearest, ihrou!h S'"
n..,,,,,iv,s will be ~ much may reasonably en-
pes.. -, . ..-.,,- IL i...s f,r ,nr 4,
notice all he subjects that VIII come before ' =, H.
Ooc of The ln, important, and one Of 'ita ih'ele ~
all i The appartionmcn 0i representation III e W. n,
divisions of the STATE namely. Eastern ana "es'ri. ~
he West side nj tho Bnc Ridge. there are ie ,h
her al white population. On this side ni INT - ~
n,s, slaves Tie difference in the number "i ' n
nrl,iou il over one hundred and fifty fhosln', 1n" u =
value exceeds those the other side py , ount,in
lars The taxes that are paid on thus she VI m M ~. nr
,r,,unt annually 10 100000 dollars h''e 49, ,,,-,,y :,
IN thc other side Whence ycn readily sec ~, xaj +,
anporiioning the representation on ia pun combined
"a ar in other words population ana ~ ,h noun
-, az, ~ ~ ~, ns majority on This side oi t'ie w nio"
,s ",,l na =, ,hs reoort OF the late AUDITOR OF some r.
/ or Is delegates and the like proportion IN ''ie
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-16

WASHINGTON, JuL9 l}-P. W.
N sunrise this morning Federal salute was fined iron
The military stations around the city, the open
ng nl The day when c remains ui The beloved Cen. Tay
lor were I" b. consigned L. tie tomb.
Ilr trains nt from Baltimore brought a vlsr number
ni citizens and military aud approach tn,
city was lined from early hour this morning with crowds
who we've coming 10 pay their asi respects Ia the dead Pre-
drnt. Never before, any occasion did lhr capital city
ni thu luon roniiin many people The grounds
around The President, i!oma, and hc l,aln 10 it,
i filled with people
The buildings all alpns Penn- ,Nania hnn. in
black.
Al nine clock liz pnrs the White House w,. open
ri lor the adm-'ur Il lcais nf prparnlrnis Foreign
Ministers, AMI 9th - who entitled IL admission.
Ihc members al the and House o Representatives
rhrir respective cl,,,nh.rs morning O'Clock
and alter organizing. proceeded cnrriagc uin pro
ccsson Ia The Presidents House unite in the funeral hon
ors 10 llr alc President .! liz United States
The Military wert formed IN The Avenue, north of the
Presidents Mansion ~ II O'Clock with The night (Br"yet
MAJOR Sc,@wcks Troop q" Light Artillery resting opposite
the War Department.
TllE RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES -ittwrlyc !, rlock
III, Hev. Dr. Pynr, ihr Episcopal Church, performed ii
religious services
Mhrn The religious ceremonies were closed lhr lin"
ii tI~ procession formed AMI marched III In. order
ri '!ir published programme - II" Ton frs"na hnrt
count.
Wlpn tn Procession bcaan move, minute gun,
fired " ,;acl,n,- al artillery stationed S. Johns
Church tli- tiiy Hail. and the taplt, respectively
inn III, North front ii thu Congressional Rn
rial 'umi tn nilnrs rsr" formed IN two lines, lh' i'rs
consulting The irln party ilcin the Cemetery and thirty
fnrn il; r second composed u tlr rest OF he nian
try twenty pares in ihr and tn Battery Of Artillery
Took position The ns eronni hundred PAGES IN the
rear . rhc second line.
The Civic Procession then moved into The Cemetery,
whilst hr officiating clergyman read III" burial service o th'
Episcopal Church.
returned This i n" la~t ii Garth Here rests General
Iaycf. III, Hero aud Paino
=, i""p p. tr,'s Who ma {, resi
w.. = !, .'nn;fs "!.tr, bi-,t
y l,.. S'ins. '.., N.'i HI h,io.,.' ln,,'Sf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-16
GENERAL. ORDER.

The President Of the United States with proounn ao,
announces 10 the army navy and marine corps the aea
of Apcuany TAYLOR, late President OF the tnteh
He died at the Executive Mansion the night oil Tie '''
instant al halfpast ten o'clock :; ,h c,re
monies Of our national anniversary the base oil he " Ii
ment now rearing the memory OF washington. ;, ,ion
last official act was af6x his signature TO the cohN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-16

IISCf\NATi JULY :.
The Choicra IT tie lIcst- TIE Presas"f !" D'a"' ";
49,, nnnnn,,.n,nt II the President death created dee p
sensation here md number 81 The public buildings We're
drt-+rc III mourning. , ,,.,..I ,,.e
- S,.,,. ,.rtlcm.n crt trr Washington inlm".'ii' ~
mon the receipt th nes~ Ia be- present ~ ' >''''''
ties. .t ,,. ,r ,ho t,.lr.
An tlr ciri,~ DOWN thc ivrr ami on lr '' y, y, -, w.
Ill, w.. ,,,tn, rxrnske arrangements nr The funeral
ceremonies IL. morrow ,..a.., ,,,,
IN. .xrielrrnt in relation The cholera mas S'c"hn
.u,,.ic! hear nl nnly i"tn deaths sin' ' ~ 'i :,
=, lin, Board II Health, Ihr next report VIII n"i " hhi"
nnii This afternoon. ,,., II. moro, ;.
Thc arcnunr from Lnw rprrscn' III" cholera ~ 'hc1''
ino in several 81 rr towns AMI on boar" 'h' @ o"' = -,
isable however 10 give much ccncr 10 many u ''''
IN disease /. M, - yiruhnt ~ was last gear