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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

GEN9AL JAIL DGLIvGRY, - Las,
evening about dusk, six OF the priscn-
crs confined in the jail Of this county
made an attack upon the sheriff aud
jailer, who had entered for the purpos,
ofsecuring them for the night in their
cells
TIE iallcr was first KIN cled down
and cyerpowered, pistol with which
he was armed taken from him, and he
would undoubtedly have been 81 o, with
il, had not one Of the prisoners inter-
f5red and saved his life.
The shcriTwas thrown into one OF
the cells and locked in, and the key car
ried of by one of the rascals that es-
capped.
The jiilor aner recover ug from the
stunning blow he had received, follow
ed after them, and succeeded in secur-
ing one Of the ringleaders and bringing
him back TO prison.
Every effort to relieve the sheriff from
lis unpleasant predicament proved a
bortiyc until blacksmith was procured
who, with the aid ola saw, succeeded
in cutting asunder the bars ofthe iron
door of the cell.
Five of the prisoners, four Of them
\ United States prisoners (couulerieitersl
are still at libcr,y.-Ohio State Jo"T'
nGi, l0sh.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

The Council in the case Of Daniel il.
Pearson, now under sentence ot death for
the murder Of his wife, have decided a.
gainst c. mmuting the pupishne0t; and
have unanimously advised the Governor,
that the above sentence be carried into ex-
ecltion, on Friday, the 20lh of July, 1850
We imagine, however, that bu, few
more men will be hui in Massachusetts,
however. The time j, coming hen the
tealh-penalty will be made an issue in tha!
Staie-when Governors will learn that to
sanction judicial murder, will be TO outrage
the feelings Of an enli lhtened humanity,
and 70 felt their own high places Of trust
If Webster is hung when there ere 50 many
mitigating circumstances, We believe 1t is
the last death-w arraut that Geo. \ Briggs
or any other Governor Of Massachusetts,
vii sign The people will then open their
eyes, east away The reludices that have
surrounded them, and elect men who can
see some humanity in mpris.ning and not
hanging the culprIt. They will sec that
the ends of justice can be promoted far
more by mpEisoning than by hanging.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

MONUMENT TO RoBRRT FULToN.-
There is to be a magnificent monument
built on the banks of the Ohio river TO
the memory of the ilustrlous Fulton.
4, site was one owned by HIMSELF he
having become possessor of II by pa
tent from Government, and IT Is most
tful and appropriate spot, 1t is
OH a high bluff on the east Bank oi the
Ohio. near the new manufacturing town
of Cannellon, Indiana. All Mechanic
institutions and associations are To be
invite To- contribute block of stone
towardstLc structure, with appropriate
inscriptions. Daniel Webster has been
invited To lay the corner stone on the
t,h Of July next
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25
The MISTAKE or A LIFETIME or

The MISTAKE or A LIFETIME or,
The Robber Of the Rhine Valley
BY Waldo Howard, Esq. This magnlf-
cen, romance of the mystery of the Shore
and the vicissitudcs Of the Sea meets with
an unprecedented sale, 1t Is in the hands
of almost ev"ry one, and those who have
not already obtained it, will unquestonab-
~ get it. II sells Tor only IL l-2 cents,
and my be found AT any Periodical Deposs
in the United States. The book was is
sued last week, at the Flag of our Union
Office, by f. Gleason, who, we learn,
keeps his presses running night and day, to
satisfy the great do nand for this splendid
production
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

TINS SCCCussoR OF Mr. CALHOUN. Hon.
+. II. Emorc, President of The Bank Of
the State of South Carolina, has received
and acccl,e the appointment Of s,ccessor
to the late Hon. John G. Calhoun, in the
Senate of the United States. MIR. T.. was
appointed spccia Minister to England, by
President Polk, At the time the Oregon
question was in agitation, but he declined
to accept.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

The CUBA EXPEDITION. 1t is stated in
Cincinnati and Louisville papers that large
numbers of men have been cnl st"d in
those cities and neighborhood for a p!o-
posed expedition against Cuba. J hey
were engaged for one year, and large pay
promised. They had only been informed
that their destination was Chdlres. The
New Orleans Bulletin, on the contrary,
says I'VE have ne lher seen or heard OF
anything which affords ground for the be-
lief of such an expedition being Of foot"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

PRorirs OF 1HE Pacific STEAMERS
correspondent of the Sun says, that the
steamships running between Panama and
San Flanrlsco, carry on an average $50
cabin passengers each way at $500 each,
and $50 s,ecrape passengers at sl20 each,
thus realizing Sl65 900. The expenses do
no, exceed S55,7O0, 30 hat the profits of
the voyage, in passer gers alone is, Slo0,-
5000. Add to this the freight, say g..
600, and the total profit amounts to sll7,-
900.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

Household Wonps.-1'his is the
title Of Dickens new weekly paper.
published in 10 don. 1t is bcaut-
fully printed sheet, and, being made
up in pages about the size of our
monthly magazines, is in fine form for
binding. or the contents we will not
speak. further than TO say that jour
nal under the control of Charles Dick
ems must be good.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25
VI HOLE NO. Lbs.
NoricE TO THE PUnnc, AND lNsrrvc-
TioN. TO POsTMAsTERs.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, }
WASHINGTON, April l6 1850.

WASHINGTON, April III, 1850.
Being this day notified by The Secre-.
tary ofthe Navy that the steamship
Atlantic has been inspected and ac-
ceped By him into the service Of the
Government, under a contract made
on the lst November, 1897, for the
transportation Of the United States
Nal between New York and Liver
pool, notice is hereby given that the
United Stat Mail Line OF steam pack
cts, called Collins's Line, will 90 into
operation on Saturday, the 9th April
inst. On that day, at l2 O'Clock,
noon, said steamship, the Atlantic,
will leave New York for Liverpool,
and convey the mails between the Uni
ted States and Great Britain, under the
Postal Treaty entered into between
the two countries. Postmasters will
duly make up and forward for dispatch
by said steamship, at the time aforesaid
all mails for Great Britain and coun-
tries beyond, that are received for that
purpose.
J. , OLLtMEH, Postmaster GenI
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

SuBscRIPTIoH FOR PEor. " EBsrIR's
FAMLY.-lt is stated that lie re, ent ca
lamity that has occurred to this interesting
fanny, has irci'ed their old friends IN Bos-
ton to raise for them handsome donation,
as a testimonial OF continual friendship -
The widow OF the late DR.. Parkran heads
the list with $500, which has already
reached above $50 900.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25
THE PASSING BELL.
BY MAJOR G. ". rArrEs, L. 5. ARMY

nj nASoh u W TAi U y, u = An VI
" Dust to dust" yon solemn bell,
Ever saith or seems to say,
liark , its rolling -tolling knell-
dust to dust and clay to clay"
Is it for the fair and young
Is it for the old and wise
And its moaning -groaning tongue
Dust to Dust" alone replies.
What a dull and useless chime,
Painful too to tender hearts,
Swelling-knellng, every time
Frail humanity departs;
Hades ! must | ever hear
Such deep iuncreal sound
Crcaking ng-shricking on the ear ;
-'Tis like living under ground
Hast thou never notes for fame
Changes for the larum call;
-Ringng-dinging still the same,
Still the samc-the same for all.
BY the angel in my rest,
Which my spirit kneels before,
Winch thu forest from my breast
Iron monster toll no more
NEWPORT, X. |. April 10Th, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25
Az Iptsu RyGIMENT.

Az IRrsn RyGiMENr. A movement
has been in progress for some ume
past, in New York city, for the for
nation of a regiment composed entire
ly of Irish citizens. Eight companies
of fifty men-each, have been formed
and the organization six of them has
been approve by thc proper aa,9or!-
ret
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

ej-Thc Connecticut Legislature is divid-
cd thus
In the Senate, 0 Wings 10 Democrats;
Free Sollers
In the House, 0s Whig, los Demo
Gratis is Free Sulers
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

Lieut.. Col. John Mcclellan, Of the Topo-
graphical corps Of Engineers, has re, eived
orders to take charge of the expedition for
running the Mexican boundary line, The
party will consist of40 civilians, with two
mounted companies Of soldicrs-lhey vii
leave on the 18th of May next for FL Pas.
go, where The survey commences.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

The American Minister, Mrs. and
Miss Lawrence, have left town on a
visit To his Grace the Duke Of Il utland,
Belyoir Castle. - London Times,
March %.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

Tnr HlGH PnlcE.-lhe election Of
Speaker of the House of Representatives
cos, the United States about soo,OoO.-
The Louisville Democrat says Corn
ought to be high when Cotb bears suen
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

New York is great place for pco-
pie living under ground A table is
published showing that Il, 1876 of the
inhabitants of that city live in cellars
or Easements, aud the mass of them III
4" lots ofiye in a room.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

ApULrEgArED CorrEE. cores
pondem of tie Salem Register under
stands, from good authority, that
merchan, on OH. , fthe wharycs in Bos-
ton has sold eight thousand casks OF
peas. ,sls season for the purpose oi
tslrs burnt snd ground sih eoats
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

uEALrm or New ORLEANs.-Ihe
Board of Health report that there was
a decided improvement, in the public
health, and for the week ending 3Oth
ult there was a dlminution OF fifty per
cent in the cases of Cholera compared
with the preceding week
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

os.The sloop franklin, loaded with
goods from the Rlcnzl. which We spoke ol
Yesterday as having suht this side of Point
Judith, alri,el here Tuesday evening
chs "a. tcytI b, tho st:smtr Ter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

lLi'A large Comet was seen by several
persons, 10 this town, Tuesday evening,
about halfrsN7 O'Clock in the Western
huiiyon
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

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bv mistake ib. ears 90. no to Elizabe,htovn.
halfway and New Brunswick, at either Of
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25
0SThe printing office of the NY

0F@The printing office of the NY.
Evening Post was broken into one
NIGHT last week and fifteen bass col
u,nn rules and two locks were stolen
rather bad compensation for burglars,
if they had much trouble in getting in.
They have probably learned by this
time that breaking into a newspaper
Office is not a very profitable job.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

Y,-The last number of the Pacific News
came to rs printed on wrapping paper,
.-r br.1, 1l Uh.is f.pre ia.fal.io.n!7,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

A CARD.--A letter of Miss Harriet Web
sIer's has been published, and has gone and
is goiJ the rounds Of the newspapers, con-
ttary 10 her exp citations and consent. The
letter TO which it was an answer was from
q tow in New Hampshire, aud from
person wholly unknown TO her or her fam
ly. The latter contained strong express
sions Of sympathy and kindness for Dr..
Webster and his family, jo, and requested
an answer Gratitude as vel as politeness
dictated an answer, Of which she and her
family regret the publicity. Those papers
who have published It are requested 20 in
scri this card.
Cambridge, April j., 1880.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

INV had the pleasure, Wednesday AZ
ternoon, OF visiting the bark Rosario, Capt.
Sprague, Of New York, which came into
the harbor in the morning. She j. 528
tons register, AMI was built for Messrs.
House, Godfrey, & Co. of New York, at
the yard Of Messrs. Hood & Dickinson, OF
Somerset. She is a finely modelled yes
sell and looks as if she would indeed "walk
the waters like thing Of lfe;" her finish
is exceedingly neat and beautiful, and we
should judge that no pains or expcnce had
been spared in completing her for her prop
er element. Her cabin, which is on deck,
looks. more like the Saloon OF steamboat
than of ship and is furnished with large
and comfortable siate-rooms, the app ar
ance Of which as very nvi.ing, to such
an extent even that we would gladly take
passage in her across tie riny deep, had
we no engagements TO prevent. The gd
ing of the doors and panels is dazzling, ami
the prlslhallc hues of The glass in the sky
light as reflected by the rays of the sun,
gave very fine effect to the bright gild-
ing around. Her forecast'e is comfortable
and neat while the COOKS apartments show
that those who make their home in her will
b. well cared for. Her bnlwarks are high,
ar riding amp'e protection for the passen-
ses who may desire TO ramble about the
deck even in rough weathe: On the whole,
she is noble specimen Of marine archlec-
ture, aud reflects the highest credit on the
skill and mechanical taste Of NJ. Dickn-
soa, the designer and builder, under whose
immediate eye she has been compl ted
lie is olc Of the best and most finished
ohip-bnilders in the country, as this bark
amply proves, and we may well he prond
to have this specimen of his work sent TO
any part Of the worll.
The Rosario WIS launched about three
weeks ago she came down from Souer-
SGT yesterday, on her way 10 New York.
where size viii Immediately be loadel for
Malaga, also taking as a.any passengers as
she c1n accommodate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

~ Quite a sensation has been pro-
iuced in Bartholomew, La, in conse-
quence of sundry specimens Of ore be-
ing found containing small PARTICLES of
cold.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

o. The Providence Journal says tho
creditors Of Richmond s, Carr, calico Prin'
ters, who recently failed 10 meet their liza
biies, have held a meeting, at which It
was stated that the whole amount Of indeb-
tedness was $4ll,000, Of which amount
$4,000 is confidential.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

MoNuMENr TO CALuoUN.-Mcet-
ings are being held in the several dis
uricts and parishes Of South Carolina,
TO take measures for the erection Of a
monument to the memory oFthe late
Hon. John c. Calhoun, at Columbia,
by popular contribution.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-04-25

New YORK TrsTIMoNy.-An in
tance Of what is life in New York is
given in a report Of a criminal trial in
that city last week. Judge Oakley
said that witnesses there can be pro-
cured to prove anything, and unless It
is admitted to give evidence of their
character, there would be no safety for
any nan. 1t is to be presumed that
such an opinion does not come from
an experienced Judge on any but most
satisfactory grounds. 1t is appalling
as to the dangerous degeneracy oftle
great commercial emporium.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-22
From the New Berlin "1imes.'O

Mr.. Editor: The time is near at hand
when the Democracy Of the 18th Congress.
sionaI District will oe called upon to make
selection of a suitable candidate to be sup.
ported by the party next fall, for Congress.
a station Of honor and distinction, requiring
firmness and decision Of character as well
as talents OF high and cultivated order.
The candidate is pretty generally conceded
10 this county; in fact, our claims are
strong and conclusive. 1t is therefore in
cumben, upon the Democracy Of Union, TO
cast around and make selection OF suta-
ble and proper person, upon whom The hon.
or shall fall, to lead the republican phalanx
TO victory, and redeem the district from
Federal Misrepresentation.
Among the many able and distinguished
champions might name in connection with
this important Office, permit me to recon.
mend the name of n. e. HICKOK, ESQ.,,
Of Lewisburg. as Democrat in every res
pee. worthy the support and confidence Of
the party Of the district. He is gen,leman
possessing qualifications OF high and com.
manding orGer-an eloquent declalmer,
and Democra, in whom there is no guiie.
his talents and character peculiarly recon-.
mend him TO public favor and respect.
With him as our candidate the party could
safely look forward to certain and easy
victory. EAST BUFFALO,.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-22
For tie Letrrs6urg Chronicle.

Mr.. Editor: wish to avail myself OF
your columns to recommend DR.. JACOB
HORLACHER. of New Berlin, as an
independent Candidate for County Com.
missioner at the coming election. There
is no one more competent. and his charac.
ter Tor uprishtness and integrity is above
suspicion. The location Of the next Com
missioner should be central, and as Dr.H.
resides at the CountySea,. he would always
be on the spot when persons falI TO trans
&C; business at the Office. No citizen can
be presented to the public for this office.
whose claims are more meritorious than
those of DIR. Horlscher he is prompt.
intelligent business man-has a large
family 10 suppor.-and has. besides. been
compelled on account Of bodily fnfrmity
caused by disease, 10 abandon the practice
Of his profession, on which he was depen.
den, for support. !, for one, hope he may
be successful. K.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-22
DIED.,

In Le~isburg. I s,h inst, Miss ELIZABETH
HoUsEL. aged "a years.
10 Milton. 2Olh inst, HENRY ECKBERT,
aged 67 years.
We regret to learn, by teIegraphic dis.
patch from Piitsburg. lha. the Hon. James
NJ Power, whose health for some months
has been rapidly declining. died May 18th
at the residence of his sister, in Allegheny
city, Of Consumption. Mr.. Power was in
the prime of manhood. his age being but
IS. and enjoying the friendship and esteem
of large circle of personal and political
lfiends.-[DaiIy News.
The death Of the gifted Mrs. Frances
Sargent Osgood. the authoress, is an
nounced in the New York Tribune Of last
week. Her age was 81, and she leaves a
husband and two children. Aof
A colored woman died at Norfolk few
days since, aged 1923 years.. .t
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-22

HTORMS-woRMs Various theories
w have been started rlalive TO the origin
OF intestinal worms, and yet the question is
a vexed one among medical authorities. Or
one fact, however, all are informed, and in
which all agree-the fatal nature Of the
influence they exert on children. AS this
season Of the year is one at which attacks
Of worms are most frequent as we'll as mos,
dangerous we take great pleasure in direct.
ing the attention Of parents to Dr.M'L Lanes
Vermluge |, is one oi the most exlraor.
dlnafy medicines ever introduced. and has
never faIled Of success when tried.
ApELpmI, Ross &c, Ohip, Feb lS, ls4s
Messrs Kidd 81 Co: We wish TO inform you
that We have sold all your Worm Specific left
with US. We wish you to send Us some m,re as
soon as possible. it has given general satsfsc-
tion here We have many calls for it since We
are out Of the article. II has succeeded all other
preparations in this county. and for this reason
we wish 10 keep a supply on hand.
RE- MA PATTERSON.
The above Is one Of hundreds Of similar
communications which the proprietors Of
this medicine are daily receiving. Where it
has been introduced,it ii has become the most
popular remedy in use. NiN/ e.
AGENrS--.C w ScaArrIE, Lewisburg; H
J Shafer and J H Raser. Milton Gerhar;, Be.
linsgrove; ] w FriIing, Sunbury; Mrs M'Cey,
Northumberland N CsGrier. Moore, paAsilfa
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-22
New Arrangement! :!
AND
KfNucfiOu Of Prices,

KfducfiOss Of Prices.
VWOMPSONS' SUsoUEHANNA EXPRESS
i AND FREIGHT LINE
!, now running regularly twice week
from Philadelphia, via Penn'a Central R.R.
to the Junction, thence by fast line OF lEx-
press Boats 10 Selinsgrove, Northumb'lnd,
Su, bury .Danville. Bloomsbury. Lewi,burg,
Milton. Muncy, Wlil'amsport. sc.
Goods and Packages delivered by this
line in from one 10 two days. The prices
are such as must give satisfaction to all.
Produce carried through (and sod. if
desired) with despatch. Persons living of
the line, can have their goods left at such
place as they may direct.
"New Express Ollice-No 80. North
Third St. Philad. Freight Office a. Messrs.
Craig & Bellas'; Depot, corner Of Broad
and Cherry Sis.
Orders reed iu Lewisburg at the Stores
OF Messrs. Shelter. and Foster. and a, the
Hotels of Messrs. Kline and Weidensanl-
and in SeIinsgrove at the Store Of John
Hartman, Esq.
W. II. THOMPSON.
May 10, 1850.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-22
Somewhat Curious.

An immense bed of soft substance with
many Of The peculiarities Of soaps.one. has
been discovered about three miles beyond
Brighton, Pa, on the line OF The railroad.
1t is Of about the consistency OF talIow,
though not as brittle. appears to have no
grit, and can be shaved with knife with
as much ease as piece Of cheese. II isa
dark drab color. The bed is FIVE feet thick,
and the contractor, in making his excava
tions, has found i, very troublesome sub.
stance. lie can no. break il. blow it up, or
quarry it by any of the ordinary processes,
He is trying to shave it Of in Thin slices
with plough CPntsburg Gazette.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-22
For the Leuis5ure Chronicle.

The Office OF County Surveyor is now
10 be filed by the vote of the People at the
Ballol-Box. We hope as the Office is moi,
one of pecuniary importance. tha, j. will
10, be thrown into Party Caucuses. but be
permitted to remain, permanently, in the
hands Of some trustworthy person. We
know Of no person who from his pas, expe-
rIence and present position would be more
suitable to the Office. or to whom it would
lie more useful, than JAMES MADDEN,
Esq, of Hartley. If he wishes the office,
he cen rely upon the hearty support of
MANY