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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-10-16


Love Is A MYsrERY.-I,s origin is a
mystery its essence il n mystery ev-
cry palsation Of its bein. is mysterious /;
and it 10 aware that it cannot break the
shell, and penetrate the mystery with
out destroying both itsolf and the object.
For the cloud whi IN ID SO beautiful in the
distance, when the sunbeams are sleep.
in on tspilow, il you go too near and
enter it, is only dank and dun you find
nothing, you learn nothing, except that
you have bcen tricked. Often have we
been told that love palls after iruition ;
and this ia the reason. When it has
pluckcd of its feathers for the sake of
staring at them, il can never sew them
on again when il is swinish, it is in a
double sense guilty OF suicide. Its
Yelling IL like that Of the Indian god
on the lotus, upon the bosom Of Beauty,
rising out from the playful waters ol
feeling which cannot be fixed and il
cannot turn up the lotus to look under
it, without oversetting and drowning it.
self; it canno, tear up its root, TO plant il
on the firm ground of scientific convic-
ton, but it withcrs and dies. Su,,h as
love wisely, then, cherish the mystery,
AMI handle the blossom delicately and
charity for so only will il retain it's am
aranthinc beauty Gues,es at Truth.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-10-16
HERALD OF THE Times
fLBLfsHHD EVERY THURSDAY MORrIEG, AT
No. l97 Thames Street.
TEKMS-.S2 in advance, or S2,25
at the end Of the year.

AFaiCA-DsATH OF MR. RICHARDSON,
THE AFRICAN TRAvELLER.-.lt is with
deep regret that we have to announce
the death OF Mr.. james Richardson, the
cnterprising African traveller. This
melanch holy event took place on the 4lh
Of March last. at small village called
Uugurutua, SIX days distant from Kouka,
the capital Of Bornou. Early in Janu-
ary, he and the companions Of his mis-
sion, Drs. Barth, and Overweg, arrived
at the immense plain of Damergou, when
utter remaining few days, they sepa.
rated, DR.. Barlh proceeding to kanu,
DR.. Overweg to Guber, and Mr.. Rich
urison taking the direct route to Kouka,
by Znde. There il would seem his
strength began TO give way, and before
he had arrived twelve days distant from
Kouka. he became seriously ILL., suffering
much from the oppressive heat Of the
sun. Having reached large town
called Kangarrua. he halted for three
days, and feeling himself rather refresh
ci he renewed his journey Alter two
days more travelling, during which his
weakness greatly increased, they arrived
ut the WadJy MciIaha.
Leaving tnls place on tne od ol warren,
they reached in two hours the village Of
Ungurutua, when Mr.. Richardson be-
came SO weak that he was unable to
proceed. In the evening he took little
food and tried to sleep-but became very
restless, and left his tent supported BY
his servant. He then took some tea and
threw himself again on his bed, but did
s,ot sleep. His attendants having made
some coffee, he asked for IL cup. but had
not strength TO hold it. He repeated
several times, 81 have no strength" and
after having pronounced the name Of
his wife, sighed deeply. and expired
without struggle, abouttwo hours after
midnight
Early in the morning, the body wrap
ped in linen, and covered with a carpet,
was borne to "A grave which was dug
four fee, deep under the shade OF a large
tree close to the village, followed by all
the principal Sheichs and people OF the
district. The Sultan Of Bornou has
given orders that all respect and honor
shall be paid to the grave OF the ill-fatcd
British traveller Malta Times.
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avery WE'LL" and to the further demand as
TO the state of his mind, he said that he
"lel, happy"
One of the party hereupon suggested
that it would be as well to take something
before the melancholy ceremony was gone
through, he exclaimed with some empha.
sis, decidedly" Breakfast was accordingly
served, when he ate French roll, large
round toast, two sausagcs, and three new
laid eggs, which he washed down with
three grea, breakfast cups Of tea. In re-
ply to expressions of astonishment, on the
part of persons present, he declared that he
never felt happier in his life.
Having inquired the time and ascertalncd
that it was ten minutes OF eleven, he re-
marked tina, it would soon be over. His
brother then inquired if he could do any
thing for him; when he said he would take a
glass of ale. laying drank this he appeared
to be satisfied.
The fatal moment now approaching, he
devoted the remaining portion Of his time
TO distributing those little articles he would
no longer want. To one he gave his cigar
case; to another his tobacco.stopper, and
charged his brother Henry with his latch
key, with instructions to deliver it after all
was over, with due solemnity to the land
lady.
The clock at length struck eleven, and
ut the same moment he was informed that
n cab was at the door. lie merely sald-"l
am ready" and allowed himself to be con-
Quoted to the vehicle, into which he got
with his brother, his friends following on be-
hind in Others.
Arrived at the tragical spot, a short but
anxious delay, of some seconds, took place
alter which they were joined by the lad!
with her friends. Little was said on either
side, but Miss Gale, with customary deco
rum, she'd tears. Pickney endeavored tt
preserve decorum, but slight twitchln!
in his month and eyebrows, proc!alme@ hl'
inward agitation.
All necessary prcliminaries having now
been settled, and tho prescribed mclan
choly iormalities gone through, the usua
question was put-"Wilt thou have 'hi
woman to be thy wiie!' 81 will"
lie then put the fatal ring on Miss Gale
finger, the hymenial moose was adjusted
and the poor fellow was launched into ma,
Timony.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-05-22
From the Southern Patriot, of April %.
How Public Opinion is Manufact

We understand that friends the Scccssions's, IN
Grecnvillc, aud members OF the Southern Rights As
sociation advertised for meeting in the court house
last evening, ard after some delay and drumming
they collected iite' persons and lhercupon pro-
cecded appoint fifteen clegacs 10 represent Green
vile in the Charleston Convention on the FIRST Monday
in May. Here fifteen persons appointing themse-
aud others 10 represent district voting TWO thon
tie bali of revolution in motion, and prepare the way
for secession by the State convention next winter ms
meeting, with all its proceedings goes forth TO tie word
as public OPINION, and will be reported IN all me pa
pers of the State. This is only one instance IN nan
dred of the mode in which public opinion mas b.sh
manufactured by few for the many Throughout ui'
State. The secession resolutions OF Anderson were
passed at u meeting of not more than thirty or forty
persons, as we have been credibly informed; Prcuy
much the thing occurred, we understand, III Co.
luMba.
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BONNETS.
STATE OF MISSOURI, ! c.,

oUNTY RAILS. OCT
In the Rails ounty curt, November adjourned
term, January E, 1851 Among other proceedings, the
were had, TO wit:
Now at this day comes Norman Robinson Admins
traitor o.: the estate of Benjamin Robinson, Jr, decd
by his attorney, Eli w. Southworth, and presents ms
petition to the curt, TO which is annexed ils o, nv
mands allowed against said estate Description VI .'
real estate of which the said Benjamin koohson, 40
died seizeJ verified by the the oath of said adminis
traitor, PRAYING the County onrt 10 orueI LINZ and
the following described real estate, staa'e, n
heinz in The County of Rails. and state m;n a.
no;nS the undivided four-ten'hs oil the ,oJ,H;"S ,
r;bSsI real estate hereinafter mentioned, suur .
,.;jows DOVER as follows: North east q"u.'e' VI Of
ion twenty five and east hall SCUM lu 80
section Twenty-Five township fifty range SIX, con-
;i tSo hundred and twenty eight acres, except
yelve acres out of the east halt oil the sou .
matter Of said section, and also the east ali OF .he
noIb-east quarter of section ,hrty-six, 'owhsn'p my
ak and range six, containing IN all lhree hu'ueo
and eh acres or so much thereof as may be hecessa
~ TO raise the required to pay OIL the ueo.s
Gans said estate II is therefore ordered ny uc .ou,s
that all persons interested in said esta'e oe hoeu ~
publishing copy OF this order IN some nemP liz
nublisbed in this State for six weeks successNey e
last insertion at least twenty days before me heHt W,'
of the Court that said administrator mas h'eu Ms ps
lion az aforesaid and unless the contrary be shown on
the first day of the next term OF tins Cour', whch WI,
he berun and held at the Court House in the town OF
New London County and State aforesaid, on una hrs'
Monday in May next, an order will be made LOT 'ne
sale of the above described real estate, or so nuc
thereof as will be sufficient TO pay oil the dents Oh Tue
said deceased. , - yo,,Nc r.
true cory, Attest WM' w. f C'rnw
C.-6waJ b2O
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A Profitless Discussion.

very idle controversy is going on, We observe, in
some Of the Nor,hery journals, upon the question
whether Mr.. Sumuo, recently elected 10 the senate oil
the United States from Massachusetts, is wing or
Democrat II Is np'hing whatever to the purpose
whether Mr. Sumo; may call himself either, neither,
or both lis position ~ not dclnable on that ground,
because he does not lud upon it, but upon the platform
OF AboLtionsm nu the higher law. 'le goes TO Con-
vress says the Boston Journal, Sin the character an
sritstor. The of the Free Soil party WI md III
hin an earnest chant ion, 10 whatever extent that par
" elects 10 20 ia its hatred 10 the South. Ills position
on this point will destroy his influence on the party
questions which may up, and we have the conso
lation Of knowing that if he does not support wing
measures he can exert bu, little influence against them.
The attempt 10 aliy the impualion OF AboIonIsm
upon either OF the old parties OF the North, as such, Is
very ridiculous IN view of the facts of the case" Yet II
is persisted in with singular pertinacity. We see la
bored arguments in some journals TO demonstrate the
unbroken nationality of the Democratic party; and, IN
Other journals, there NAV be found Arguments equally
earnest to show that the Wing party had always kept IT'S
skirts free from the faint of political Abolonisn
more useless discussion could hardly be started. The
better men Of both parties will find enough to do to
maintain the Constitution and the Union in thar intcg-
Iity.- Bait. Amer
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-05-22

TTNHE subscriber has hand and is r % N
i daily receiving the largest and best as zEW|
sorted stock of GOODS suitable for this Market eve
brought to Northern Missouri. lie returns his mo-
sincere thanks for the untiring support he has al
ways received, and no effort shall be wanting or ~
part 10 merit its continuance. T. X. SELMrS-
feb %
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Cove Spring Steam Wooden Factory

VINHE subscriber would respectfully inform the pub
various kinds of iabrcs such as Cloths, Cassmeres
Satinets, Blankets, Flann els, SC, white colored.
The subscriber having made arrangements with Tho.
s. Miller at Hannibal. 10 receive wool and forward il
TO CINCINNATI Ill.,, where he will it, and when
finished, will return il TO Mr. Miller. Any person wish
ing their wool manufactured into either Of the above
fabrics, can have il done by leaving il with the above
House, accompanied with the description of cloth and
color.
The length of time Owcnty five years. the subscri-
Der has been engaged in the Wooden Manula cture and
the general satisfaction he has given, offers sure g
The above Factory is situated sixteen miles south
east of Hannibal and one and half miles northwest Of
Barry, Pike county, Ill.
li-The Wool must be washed clean, and free from
burrs. aud then the work will be warranted.
aprl7.2m GEORGE WIKE.
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HOTEL.
On Vine street, between Main and
Second, st. Louis, Mo.

TIME above lIOrE rebuilt, thoroughly renovated
i reGttcd and furnished with entire new furniture
with large aud convenient additions, was opened by
the subscriber for the accommodation of transient and
permanent boarders, on Wednesday, the 10th of Sep
TENDER. ,
The location is desirable, being situated in the CEN
ire of the most extensive mercantile portion OF the city,
and equally convenient 10 the Levec The house, with
lis new additions, contains large and airy rooms, sui
Gent for the accommodation of two hundred guests,
with dining room of sufficient size to seat comfortably
the above number.
It is the determination of the proprietor to make 1t
equal in every respect TO any house in the city, and
his guests 10 merit liberal share Of patronage.
m,'0S GEORGE WOOD.
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FINAL sETTLEMENT.

THE Undersigned executors of the last will and ties.
l. lament Of Stephen Bryant, deceased will apply
at the mex, term Of the Scotland county court to be be-
gun and held in the town Of Memphis Oh the second
Monday of May next, 10 make final settlement of the
estate of said deceas,, when and where all persons
may attend il they think proper.
N r.! q & SR hExAST' Executors.
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Mill MACHINERY for Sale.

- lie complete Machinery for Steam FIGURING Mill
consisting of one large Double Fue Boiler and En-
aine two pairs four feet French urs, new Bolts, new
smut MILL with Iron Gearing throughout, aud Eleva.
tors Patent Packer, &C., &c.capacity 10 barrels per
day-for sale at a great bargain and on reasonable
terms. aprl7-a' DARRAH poMERoY.
No -, Commercial street, 81, Louis, No.
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TINE subscriber will embrace the present occa|
l. TO return his uniegned thanks to the many
friends who dealt with him while in connection
Mr. Sausser, and will be pleased TO see them al
store OF Hiram McVeigh Il Co. He will furthed
that he mo'ed TO this State from the Old Dominid
bout eighteen months since-the State of his nati(
and the State he dearly loves with large and grow
family with the determination (with Gods blessing
rearing and planting them on Missouri soil, and Hal
bal as his permanent home. aprl
HIRAM McVEIG
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FOR SALE,
Sundries.

NUEENSWARE glassware, sugar, coffee, tea, 80
W common and sugar house molasses, lice, sa IN
laratus, indigo, madden, &c., for sale at the lowest ~
prices and warranted good, by lapr2lyl
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HANNIBAL AND ST. JOSEPH Rail.
ROAD.
Final Settlement.
STATE or MISSOURI, }

IL creditors and others, interested in the estate OF
~ Thomas Chichester, deceased, are hereby notified,
that. intend 10 make final settlement of my admins
raon OF said estate, at the next May term of the Rails
county court, to be begun and held at the Court House
in the town OF New London, IN the said county OF Rails
and state or Missouri, on the lrsi Monday in May
'SJl. JOEL INKS.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-05-22

Dissolution of Capartnership,

lY mutual consent the old firm of Kercheval 4 Gree
ID has diss yed partnership
NJ. p Green is authorized to close up the business
of the firm. Those indebted to said firm will do well
TO call and settle, otherwise he viii be obliged to put
the accounts out for collection.
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Smith S. Allen,
AttOrnc at " =.

HANNIBAL, MARION COUNTY, MISSOURI
WILL promptly attend to all professional husir
w entrusted TO his care in the counties of Mar
Rails and Pike. lie will give particular attentioI
the securing and collection of debts in any part of
State. N5-Oifce Oh Bird street, four doors above IN
corner OF Bird and Main, in front Of the Marshal am
Recorders office.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-05-22

In the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas. In va.
cation, February 25th, A. ID. 1851
Isaac l.. lIol,, administrator of the
estate of Robert Shockley, deceased PLAlNrIfF.
against
S. n. Jones, DEFENDANT
NOV at this day comes the said plaintiff, yh's at
v torncy, and files in the Office of the Clerk OF the
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas, in vacation, ms
petition herein, and his motion, it is ordered by the
clck that the said defendant, s. n. Jones, be notified
of the pend.ncy of this suit, by publication OF the fol-
lowing notice, according TO law.
To s. n. Jones--You are hereby notified that the
said plaintiff has commenced against you civil ac-
ton in the Hannibal court Of common pleas, the OBJ
iect aud general nature of which that said plaintiff
states that he, administrator OF said Shockcy, has
become possessed, by distribution under the will Of
one Robert Tucker decd ola certain pomlssoy note,
for the sum of hundred dollars executed by you
on the 2sh day Of March, a. y. lSil aud payable 10
the said Robert Tucker order two years after date,
with inteies, at the rate OF ten per centum per annnm
from date until paidand that you are required TO be
aud appear at the next term OF the Hannibal court OF
onon pleas, 10 be begun and held a, the court house
in the city of Hanuibal county of Marion aud state OF
bessour, the first Monday in June next, and on or
b.foe The third day thereof, answer said plaintiff
nsntion or the same will b. TAX against You
,.ed. Attest, c. ID. BOURNE,
p. Green, AIRY for ppf, Clerk,
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NOTICE OF A RUNAWAY SLAVE. |

rIHERE was commitedto the com IN
i mon Jail of ST. Louis county on the EH%X
18th dag of February, 1851, as ran- @G8
away slave, negro hoy, VINO says MS
name :. CHARLY WILLIS, bright
mulatto, no feet five inches high, a ON
bout IS or 20 yea,s Of age. Said boy
had on when committed, old leans - ~ -
coat srjped pants check shirt aud an old cloth eap
and says that he belongs to James Douglass OF New
Orleans. -. ,.
The owner of said slave is hereby required make
application to for him within three months from .s
date and pay all charges incurred ,cconnt OF sn,
slaye-oihrricise | will, on SATURDAY, The
TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF MAY NEAi, be,
tween the hours of nine o'clock in ,ln forenoon anu
five o'clock in the afternoon of that ty at me Fast
front door of the Court House, in thetity and county
of ST. Louis state of Missouri sell the said negro BOY
above described, TO the highest bidder, for cash; Pur-
''''' HENRY b. BELT, Sheriff
| [ieb27- ds] OF 81. Lo1'' Co.. MISSOURI
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WILLIAM COHEN,

Hahn street, Hannibal, Mo.
TNHE subscriber has permanently located in this city
l. and is always prepared TO repair watches, broken
iewery, &C.. in The mos, workmanlikc manner, and on
the most reasonable terms. He has now on hand, and
constantly receiving fresh supplies OF the finest and
the best importing houses in the east His stock is
unsurpassed by any other house in the city, and those
who give him call will be satisfied with his bargains;
as he offers great Inducements 10 purchasers.
The citizens of Marion and Rails counties are re-
spcctluy invited TO give n call. Store on Main
street, opposite the "Great Western" Iscpt5l
Just received in addition 10 his iolmer stock, sup
ply of Ear Rings, Pins, &c. Also very fine lot
JET Ear Rings, new style. Smiths New York Gold
rens-warranted-a very fine article. Oct "a.
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49, Az L,,Iiso "ms for sale by [apr2lyl
every """''o'"'' w. COLLINS& BREED.
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READ!!!
WASHING MADE EASY,

Dl the use OF a new chemical IL Go.
ID soap, that is warranted no, to <slas. ~ ss>
nnrc the clothes-does not re- ',,ss,IS~Az,..
qulre the Of the washboard, and will half
the time required TO wash in the old way. For the
washing of fine aces, and other goods that cannot be
rubbed IT is unequallcd. Country Merchants and he
public in general, are respectfully invited TO give il
trial aud be convinced Of lis merits
Printed directions given how 10 use it,
" For sale wholesale and retail, by the manuiactu-
rels, VIM. l.. Lynch n Co., Depot No. 1856, North
Third ST. ST. Louis Mo. lcb27-3
fIEAS-a large and well selected article of .,
Il teas, such as Gun Powder, Imperial, Young ~
Hyson and Black Teas in stor" and for sale by - "
nov2ly G.. w. CAPIINGER.
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Pilot bread at 81 81 per barrel, barrel included
Navy bread at q cents per ID.
Soda crackers at 5, cents per ID by the box.
Sugar do 81 cents per lb by the barrel.
Butter do a cts, or So per Dbl, Dbl included.
Water do 81 cents per ID per Dbl.
Boston do So by the barrel.
Orders sent through the Post Office or otherwise will
be promptly attended to, and fresh baked the same day
the order is received.
II. BALL, Philadelphia Bakery,
No. 63 Myrtle ST., between Second and Third
fcb27.lm ST. Louis Mo
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NJ EW store and new Fashionable Ready made
~ Clothing. Come and see how beat the
Yankees. oct cal /. X. SELMES.
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DNO3tcl1'cOf,iDes

SALT-20O sacks & A Salt in store and for sale
~ nov2y q w CAPLINGER.
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MO Mackcrcl, the best ever brought TO Hannibal
Just received direct from Boston in barrels, hall
barrels and kits for sale by r.. IL SELMES.
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Hats!

Hats!
nANAMA, straw, leghorn, palm leaf, silk, IN
i rough and ready, Jenny Lind, Kossu'h and -
other new styles Of Hats for sale sale, by ppp aPra4y
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RRANDY-a very superior article on hand an|
ID saleby nov2ly G W CAPLlNGEl
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ERESli and fashionable Spring goods Just rece
l. and for sale very cheap by II 10. SELME4
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EAMILY FLOUR, in so Pound sacks, For sale at
L The Wild Cat Conner. Arlat
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PROTECTION, PROTECTION.
Home Mutual Fire and Marine lnsur'
M

INNS company is established on the mutual prin-
j ciple of insurance; and is emphaicallya home
institution. The fire risks of this company are cx-
tended into all parts OF this state. Its earnings are
never employed or invested in stocks real estate,
but kepfor the prompt liquidation OF losses and under
the immediate control of the Directors Every per
son nsuring with this company becomes interested
in its success, and its profits, instead of being divided
among few stockholders, belong to those who insure
in this company.
This company are. taking risks upon real estate
stocks in trade AID personal property, situated within
the State of Missouri. They have limited the amount
to be taken in block IN this city, carefully avoiding
concentration of risks. This company issue their pol
iccs for atcrm of years, clectng permanent insI-
rance at rates that cannot but prove satisfactory TO tina
sured, with return premium of from fifteen to fifty
per cent, for the term of years which the policy may
run.
Notwithstanding the heavy loss sustained by this
Company in May last, the stock notes now on hand
pany are secured by lien upon real estate and APPROX
ed cudorscrs.
ID. u. Page, David W. Dixon,
Jas. A. Eddy, Their Nj. Kenneth,
John Whitchill, Theron BaInum,
A. p Ladcw, Dwight Durscy.
ISAAC G ARRISON, Prest
ID. ID. PAGE, Treasurer,
p SALISBURY, Scc'y.
NJ can be found at all times at the Drug store OF
n. p. Kuuklc 4 Co., in this city, where will b,
pleased to wait upon such may want insurance.
a. b. WEBB, County Director.
may l6-1y.