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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

MA gain We have To call the attention
Of Box-holders at the Post OiIice, in th 6
town, to the necessity Of a prompt pay
ment Of their bills. We have previously
stated, sni j, 10 a fact which all should
know, that the credit " hich isgiven q, the
Post Office is done by The Post Master, rs
a matter Of accommodation to our citizens.
No credit 10 given by the Department,
and whaie~er lasses occur in the failure Of
persons to pay their postage bi Is. these
come out Of the pocket Of the Post Master.
Al the end Of the quarter, he has to have
lis accounts settled with the D,partmcn,
at Washington and .hev draw tor the
amouni Jus, which he has 10 meet with
promP,ness.
Often when his drafts come, box.holders
are indebted TO him in Q large amount,
sometmes Thousand dollars /: this delay,
therefore, causes him no slight inconven-
fence. Some persons permit their ac-
counts to run Two and three quarters with
out paying them. This is imposing alto
ee,her too much on good nature, and
should uot be INDUCED in any longer
The Post Master coofrrs a material favor
by allowing his accounts 10 stand three
months, and at the expiration of ,ha. time,
when his bills are placed in the boxes,
they should be promptly paid. without a
days delay because as there is no Gov
ernment credit, he has n rgh. to demand
paymen, for every letter and paper before
he delivers them, or, on prepaid matter, e.
fore he receives il. II gentlemen wish the
credit system, for 3 mcnths, continued they
system, for three months continued, they
must promptly settle their accounts at
the close Of the quarter.
We know ,ha, there is a large amount
now due the Post Master on the las, quar-
ters' accounts, and it is absolutely necessary
that these should be settled without the
slightes, delay. We trust tha, this no
,ice will PROVE sufficient, and ,ha, we shall
not have to allude to the subject again,
hereafter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

WoRTH KNowiNG.-It is said that a
small piece ofrosin dipped in the water
which is placed in vessel on the stove
will add peculiar property to the at
mosphere of the room, which will give
great relief to persons troubled with a
cough. The heat ofthe water is suffi.
cient to throw off the aroma Of the ros.
in, and gives the same relief as is affor-
ded by combustion Of the rosin. 1t is
preferable TO combustion. bee ause tie
evaporation is more durable. The
same rosin may be used for weeks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

PIcTuRE OF WASHINGTON for the
California Senate.-This celebrated
work of art, painted by Miss Stuart, Of
this town, from the original by her ia
ther, the distinguished Gilbert Stuart,
has arrived in New York, and is to bc
forwarded, as soon as appropriately
framed, to its destination. The p c.
ture was not purchased, as reported in
some of the papers, but an amount was
advanced upon it by some gentlemen
from California, who send it at their
own risk, the amount of purchase mon
ey to be decided upon when i, arrives,
and RENTED to Miss Stuart.--.Ner-
curry,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

niThe New York Mirror, speaking
Of the recen, appointment Of Capt. Smiley,
Of this place, says -
tie was born in this city, and has, for
over twenty years, been trading to Buenos
Ayrrs, Montevideo, Patagonia, aud ihe
Falkland Islands {; is, probably, better ac-
Qulin,ed than any American. with the peo-
pie, customs, &C., Of that section Of coun-
try 4; usually goes out in pi!o,.boat or
yeiy last schooner, and has, for years car
RED the mail fro u the Brazis to Palsgonia
and the Falkland Islands keeps a regular
journai, which, ! think, would equal the
history OF a most any individual living,
coud you get him to publish it. He is
we'll known at Washington as a gentleman
OF generosity and talent, better cspaple Of
filing any publ station ia those parts than
any that could be selected. lie now sails
from New port, Rhode leland, where his
pllot-boat schooner now is.
The Mirror adds, that Capt. Smiley has
been appointed Consul for Rio Negro.
This is a mistake The Consulship was
offered Capt. Smiley, bu, he declined il I.
he was then appointed Commercial Agent,
hich he s'cepIei. lie is admirably quail
fled for the ofTice, and from his long ex-
porlence With business in that part Of the
World, he will discharge his duties in a
highly sa,isfsc'ory manner. We speak
knowninsIy on this subject, having been
we'll acquainted with Capt. Smiley for ma
ny years.
TuE RrLINe PAssIoN.-Somc ofthe
down-easters are so fond Of driving
bargain, that they propose to give very
extravsgant prices for tickets to hear
Jenny Lind. provided the Nightingale
takes il out in ,rade--,in pans and such
like article.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17
The Boston Trumpet reioiccs 4

The Boston Trumpe, rejoiccs to
rumber P. Il. Barnum, tho proprietor
Of the American Museum in New
York, the same who brings over Jen-
ny Lind to this country,-among its
friends. lie was formerly a Universe
list clergyman in Connec' icut, where
he suffered long Imprisonment, for
an alleged libel on Judge Of the Cal
whistle faith. He served ont the term
Of his confinement, and was set free
He went a penniless young man to
New York; and by his own individual
exertions has accumulated a vast fer
tune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

. The editor of the Providence Post,
speaking OF Jenny Lind's Concei. 10 that
ci,y says:
We fell. proud Of the music ofour own
Brass Band. MS fully equal, in our taste, 10
that produced by the Germania Band a,
any Of Their late concerts here"
Judging tro the above manifestai Of
taste, We are war; ,nled in surprising that
The editor would be as much pleased with a
Cnncert by the Cdiat umpian Band, as
with ne from the finest orchestra that Ger
many could produce. Well, there is M
accounting for tas,e.-Naoport Netcs.
There is nj accounting for any hing, il
--Propidence Post.
Better be entirely without brains than
To have such stuff as your head is filed
with.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17
THE TIMES NEWPORT R. THURSDAY MORNINGS OCTOBER II 1850

SoAp IT WELL.-On Lord Coler
ain 5 first visit to Drury Lane Theatre,
his natural turn Of pleasantly broag"
him INTO a recontre that gave him great
uneasiness.
Seeing a gentleman in boots, enter
the box where he was silting-in the
dress circle-and place himself on the
seat just before him, rather abruptly
his ideas Of etiquette corld not well
brook what he considered breach of
decorum; accordingly, he addressed
hila in the following words:
81 beg, sir, you will make no apollo
g."
apology, SIR" replied the stranger
APOLOGY for WHAT
"Why," returned his lordship, poin-
ting towards the boots. ''that you did
no, bring your horse with you into the
box"
"Perhaps il is lucky for yop, sir"
retorted the stranger, "that did not
bring my horse whip; but ! have
remedy at hand, and l canPull your
nose for your impertinence."
Some other gentlemen in the box
now in,erfered, an exchange of cards
took place, and both parties left the
theatre.
Lord Colerain went Immediately to
his brother George, at Brooks, and
having stated the particulars, begged
his assistance TO get him out of the
scrape, (which" said he, "may end in
bloodshed. l acknowledge" he con-
tinued, "that I was the first ngressor,
but j, was too bad think, to threaten
to pull my nose. Wha. had better
do ~
"Soap it yen," replied George.
"and then il will easily slip through his
fingers"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

~ To find one who has passed
through life without sorrow, you must,
find one incapable Of love or hatred, Of
hope and fear-one that hathno memo
ry of the past, and no thought Of the
iuture-onc that hath no sympathy
with humanity, and no feelings in COM
mon with the rest Of his species.
UroN examining the edge Of tie
sbarpest razor with a microsc, pc, it
will appear fully as broad as the back
Of knife-rough, uneven and full of
notchc, and furrows. An exceedingly
small needle resembles an iron bar
Blu, the sting Of bee seen through the
same instrument, exl ibits everywhere
the most beautiful polish without the
least flaw, blemisn, or inequality, and
it ends in apoint too fine to be discern
ed. The threads Of fine lawn seem
coarser than the yarn with which ropes
are made for anchors. But silk
worms web appears perfectly smooth
and shining and every where equal
The smallest dot tina, is made with
pen, appears irregular and uneven
Blu, tie little specks or the wings or
bodies ofinsects, are found to be the
most accurate circle. How magnif-
cent is the system Of nature
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

pHorace Greeley, the immaculate Hor-
acc, who is striving TO rule The Wing par
~ Of The State Of New York, has advised
tho Workingmen's Convention not to nom
mate Washington Hunt, the regular
Wing candidate for Governor but to nom
mate some other man, and to poll as many
votes for him as possible. This is pretty
advice for Horrce Greedy, who Processes
to he an ar len, Wing, to give. This is
another instance Of his devotion to the
Whio party. No the s'igh.es, confidence
should be reposed in this man by the
Wing party he belongs, soul and body,
to William II. Seward, than whom more
consummatc demagogus never lived, in
any age or any land.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17
CoMpLIMENTARY.--The Boston jour

CoMpLIMENTARY.--The Boston Jour.
nal asks:
"Is il true that :he firemen Of the
city Of bor.herly love will get up riot
for the edihcation Of Jenny Lind on
her arrival in that city?
The Philadelphia Pennsylvania an
swers:
1--WE think not. However bad the
character Of some Of the runners with
our fire companies may be, they are
not in the habi, Of treating females to
disagreeable sights. They leave that
to the convent burners Of Boston and
Charlcstown.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17
pSince the Pos, Office Department, has

pSince the Post Office Department, hss
ONE into the hands Of the Hon. Nathan
X. Hall, he has made very inpor,an, and
puch-needed Improvements in the sys,em
Of The Post Office business. He has q
mind peculiarly adapted to the onsrous
and very importan, duties OF his ofbes.-
This branch Of the Government 10 on. Of
vast Importance, and one in which the
" hole peopls are deeply interested. MIR.
Halls powers for looking into and srrans-
g'ng all the minu,is oi affairs. as intricate
ss those nnder his control, are ,ars indeed,
and wond, rfnly adswea - secure seed
and correctness in oil The u,insss Of his
Department. We have never had 81 ef
hcien, and competent Pei Master Gre
ersi a. Nathan X. Hall. long may BE-
continue in the office, whis he 50 sissslIy
honors.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

New stores ard saloons an1 hotels arc
chns,ened Jenny Lind !; steamboats,, loc' =
motives, stages, aud all vehicles are Jen
nys : on Change they sell 'Jenny-ses
whea, the spinning Jenny is eclipsed by
the singing Jenny q. lcas, for this 'Jen-
uy'-ra,ion /; people delight IN tracing their
Jenny sloey back into Sweden (; all mtn
seem to be studying verbs in the Jenny
tive case Jenny y'-Iosi,y is a virtue no iun-
ger neglected even our only militia Ma
Jor-' Jsnny'-ral h~s surrendered to tie
queen fond mothers call their babes,
sporsmsn their dogs and horses. farmers
their cows and pigs, 'Jennys : In short,
Jenny 10 the Jenny -ric term for all these
things. and for how many more, Jenny.
so', quo'.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

Gentlemen Of the jury" SAID
western lawyer, you are met here on
one Of the most solemn occasions that
ever happened since had BRIEF
The deiendeat being stout. able.bod-
ied man, rushed like an assassin upon
my client, who is frail young widow
and why did not the thunder of heaven
blast him when he stopped towards her,
stretched forth his arms like the forked
lightnings Of Jupiter, and gave her a
kiss on the mouth"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

RAcHEL AND CERIro COMING
The Home Journal says" A friend
Of ours has seen a letter Of inquiry,
sent over for information as to the;
theatres aud other accommo dations-
Rachel and Ceri,o having positively
united in an enterprise, and proposing
to come to New York without con-
,rac, with any manager, and to bring
their subordina,es with them. As a
change from music.--of which the pub
lie are likely soon to have enough for
awhile-.how this great tragic actress
of the world, and this first and most
beautiful Of dancers, would delight and
take captive the city !"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

We arc astonished (says the Var
mouth Register) that the Boston pa
pers have no, published the following a.
mong their other remarkable stories A
coachman ascendcd the steps OF one Of
the frs, class hotels, and harangued
the crowd az follows "Here's the hand
tha, lifted Jenny Lind out Of the coach.
Gentlemen, you can any Of you have
the privilege Of kissing it for five dol
lars-children half price n'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17
SUSPENDED ANIMATION, AND Re-

suscTATioN.-On Wednesday evening
last, Mr. William Burdick. Of this
place, while eating beef, steak at sup
per, wa, suddenly seized with sun"ca-
,ion. III a short time lie was speech
less, struggled violently, ,hrusling his
hands convulsively into his mouth and
breathing was entirely interrupted
Medical aid was Immediately C allied,
and as soon az practicable two physi-
clans (residing in the peighborhood)
were in attendance. He was now
perfectly insensible his countenance
which had been darkly sufused, be-
came pale. aud all the gasping attempts
at respiration had ceased. An instru'
msnt IA probang) was passed readily
into the stomach, showing that the OBJ
s,ruction was in the wind pipe and not
in the gullet and as all spasmodic
action was over, one Of the Physicians
was enabled to feel foreign sub
stance in the opening ofthe wind-Pipe,
which he succeeded in seizing be-
tween the tips of his fore and middle
fingers and with some effort removed /:
this proved to be large piece of un-
masticatcL beef At this time the
pulse had entirely ccased-not the
slightest throbbing could be felt in the
region of the hear, he was to all APP
pearance lifeless, and was pronounced
dead, by one of the medical attend
ants.
After dashing cold water freely up.
Oh his face as recommended IN appar-
ant death from lightning without any
effect, artificial respiration was at
tempted. This was done by closing
the nostrils, and the operator applying
his own lips closely to the mouth of
the patient, forcibly and successfully
inflated the lungs by pressure upon
the abdomen the air which had been
forced into the chest was driven out a
gain, when imitation was again prac-
ticed. After this mechanical inspira-
ton and expiration had been reps a,ed a
number Of times, the attendants had
the sat sfaction to perceive faint pull
satiOn at the wrist, and tremnlous ac-
ton Of The heart, which after few
minutes were followed by sligh, con-
vulsive gasp, and slowly, and feebly,
natural respiration was restored. 1t
was not however until after he had
been bled freely, that there was any
return Of consciousness. This took
place suddenly, he raised his head
quickly, pointed to his throat, and said
gone! After the overwhelming feel
ing of suffocation and impending death
Mr. Burdick has no recollection of
any painful sensation, or of any Of the
circumstances which occurred, until af-
ter he was bled.
Ii is not known exactly how much
time the above mentioned events occu-
pied, but from the fact that one Of the
Physicians when summoned was in bed
(having retired fol- the night, some es-
innate uay be formed of the time that
had elapsed. We give this case to our
readers, that in the instances continu-
ally occurring ofp rsons dying sudden.
Iy, found hung in suicidal attempts, or
apparently drowned, efforts TO restore
life may not be TOO lightly abandoned.
-Mercury.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17
CINCINNATI, Oct. ~.

PROTESTANT EPscopAL CONVENTION.
The House Of Bishops have refused to res
tore Bishop Onderdonk, and have rejected
the petition Of the Diocese OF New York
both by majority Of about two to one. A
canon has been passsd BY the H,use Of
Clerical ard Lay Deputies, providing for
the election Of Az Assistsn, Bishop When q
Bishop Of diocese has been suspended
The order Of the day was taken up at II
O'Clock, being the memorial from Msryl nd
and the proposed canon Of Episcopal ,isi.
,s,ions.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

We see by Cincinnati papers that
improvements are about TO be made in
the navigation Of the Ohio, 5000
having been appropriated for that pur.
pose by the United States Senate.
The total discharge Of the Ohio in or
dinary low water mark is but 5000, 900
cubic feet per hour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

Philosopher Greeley excludes from the
Tribune as is we'll known, oil ns.icss OF
theatrical performances, though their sd-
,er,isements are regularly admitted. being
received q, tho Ufiice on week days, and
"round the corner," Sundays.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

" Passed Midshipmsn Thomss b.
Wainwright, late acting master Of the U.
s. ship John Adams, died on board that
vs.s', on the l4.h Aseusi, while Of the
coas, Of Africa. His disease Was inAsm-
nation Of The stomach.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17
Miss JENNY LlND's CHARITY CT

Miss Jenny LlND's CHARITY Con-
CERT. The following has been hand
cd into US as list OF the institutions,
among which Miss Lind has been ad-
vised to bestow the proceeds OF her
charity concert. We understand tha,
considerable difficulty was Eel, in max
ing tn. selection from the very numer-
GUS charitable institutions in Boston.
1t was Miss Lind's opinion that the
fund would do more coed, if not very
greatly subdivided. The gentlemen
consulted by her fully concurred in this
opinion. They were duly sensible to
the merit Of many excellent institutions
net included in the list, and regretted
that II was not in their power to make
1t more extensive. II contains those,
which, after much and anxious delib-
Grafton, appeared TO thcn. all things
considered, to be entitled to be recon-
mended.
Boston Port Society, $1,000
Association for Aged and Indigent Females, 1000
Musical Fund Society, 100
Boston Childrcn's Friend Sot icty, 500
Farm School for lndigent Boys, 500
Charitable Or,hopedic Association, 500
Boston Female Asylum, 500
Howard Benevolent Society, 800
Young Mems Benevolent Society, 500
Society for the Prevention Of Pauperism, 500
Parent Washington Total Abstinence Society, 300
Ms-clIaeous Objects oi Charity, 465
s7755
The persons who are duly au,horiz
e. may receive the above at IS Milk
street. Bosk0n TrauseyiDf
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

"Would it were lawful to marry two
wives," exclaimed an enthusiastic
young bachelor, desperately in love
with couple Of country cousins. -
"Try one, to begin with +" was the
remark Of surly old Benedict
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

Town meetings were hid in Con
nec,icut en- Monday last, and the
Wings gained in several towns, The
Hartford Courant notices Wing gains
in ten towns, and Locofoco gain in
one town.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

A facetious old gentleman, who had
two sons remarkably fond Of hnnting
end shooting, very sarcas,ically distin.
guished them by the appella,ion Of
Nimrod and Ramrod.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

GRAHAM IN 1881 Graham has compile
Cd the u'os, extensive arrangements to
give still higher character an value TO his
Ma sline FIR the coming number.
q. y. r JAMES, the celebrated Novel
isi has been engaged TO give q series of
splendid rom 'nces.
GkoRsr ID. PRssriss, the Poe, Of the
wesr, will write "eNclusi, ely" poem for
every number.
GRACE GnrESwooD is engaged 10 give
a serics of her beautiful stories.
J. NJ. LroARE. OF Souih Carolina, will
contribute q b'illian, set Of pa sers far 1851.
Mas FFSsIMoRs CooPEn, the aaIhor of
Rural Hours, is ais, eng .esd, with WHiP-
pLE AID l.osoFrLLpw, Bazaar and Low
XII.
7. b. READ, tho Artist and Poet, 10 nov
al Dusseljorf on his way 10 Italy, TO fur
n Oh from tao Galleries a snpotb set oi
drawings. Artists from Amrica have
been sent ~ London and Paris, aRj a splcn-
did cot Of highly soished drawings by the
renowned DAvio. of Paris, are to be fur
pisAed Cor Grsham's Incompatible ladies
Department, ahi:h will excel anything
that has ever been pruiuccd in Paris, Eng
land, or the United States. The first ap-
pears 10 the DeceE her number.
All this 6retells a year OF 8, lendor IN
this Maeaz no for ls5l-and as ever. Ora.
hans readers will bs astoaishc . Graham
also abolIshcs the system Of ''canvassing"
agents, and constitutes every Postmaster
and Editor Agents. Now Is the time 10
.oim Clubs, as the Deccmher numaer clos
es the volume.
l. rms- Single Copies So.
Price Of Gibbs tor 1851. All orders for
Grahan's Magazine, commencing with
1851. will be supplied at the following
rates :--Sing'e subscribers, 81 Two Cop
les, IS Fire Copies, $40 and Teo Cop
lee for ! 20, and an e,,ra copy 10 the per-
son sending the club Of ton sub.crihers.-
These terms will not he departed from by
any Of the three dollar magazines.
An orders addressed to GroRcr X. GnA-
HAM, 1874 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

rTAmin Bey, The Turkish Commits
sioner nov in this country, is the devoted
husband o. sir loving yives he is 80 y.sr
ole, aal ssplsnds3 looking nan.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

VRrcHAnD +. RoYiNsos, who
was tried and acquitted for tie murder
Of Helen Jewet,, was IN N. York
few days since j, is said that he has
a Hourishing farm somewhere offin the
interior of Texas, where his family "a
wife and three children) are residing
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-17

"Ma'am. your shawl's dragging in
the mud" well, suppose it is, ism,
il fashionable