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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29
The BAY STATE AND rHs BARsrR's

The BAY STATE AND rHs BAssrR's
c AIR.-The steamer Bay State 10 a
curiosity. particularly in the style Of 6t.
ting up, her furniture &c. but probably
the greatest curiosity on board, 10 tho
BARRIERS chair, which we are informed
cost $3.50! One has no idea how the
unpleasan,ness Of the operation OF sha-
wing is obviated, by undergoing it in
such chair indeed, the luxury that Il
affords, would almost render tho opera
ted upon, insensibie even TO the torture
Of a dull razor. II 10 q "SeiEacting,
Extension Recumbent chair )" she frame
being Of rosewood, deliberately carved,
the seat, back, &c, covered with moquct
OF novel and elegant pattern. The
great feature Of the Chair 10, that il is
subserv'ent to the will and exactly such
a position as one feels himself most
comfortable, il will accommodate itself
10, and so remain, moving only with
the person reclining, and thus requiring
no effort on his pan. Ii has attracted
much attention from the passengers, and
is in fact the observed Of all Observers
We understand that IL was made by M.
w. King & Son, No. 466 Broadway
N. Y. Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

RAILROAD TALx-Anecdoie Of The
"Distinguished"-A correspondent of
the New York Journal Of Commerce,
travelling with the President and suite,
gives the following little bit of railroad
talk
Gov Dickinson is reminding Judge
Douglas, of another gentleman bearing
lis cognomcn, somewhat prominent in
public life hereabout His name" said
the Governor, sis Frederick; believe
he's not cousin oi yours ?"-"No,"
replied the Judge "there are two fami-
lies of Douglases--the Black and the
Red Douglas-l represent the Red
because you are so well-read" said
Harry Franco.-"Oh exclaimed Full
Ter, "that's what Halleck must have
been thinking of when he wrote.
"The Duke Of Norfolk deals in malt.
The Douglas in red herrings."
al was once said Judge Douglas,
ION the stump in Illinois, surrounded by
party OF Canalers, one of whom re-
garded me somewhat significantly mra-
suring with his eye my diminutive and
then a,tenuated person. Presently he
addressed me-"Mr. Dooglas, are } on
descendant Of the great Black Doog-
las W-"Yes am."-My health had
been bad for some time, and ! was re-
duced TO about 100 pounds. The Irish
nan scanned again my puny limbs
Faith and belabers," said he, "a HI
Of a descent it is.'"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29
THOMAS.

The Herald, not content with repeat.
ing the stale falsehood that Mr.. Doug
last packed the jury" by which Dorr
was convicted, turns upon Col. Gran
ston, of the Newport News, whose Of
fence has been that OF saying what was
perfectly true, that Mr.. Douglass had
administered his office with entire inn
parlianty, a'd that the story of the Her
aid WAS as false as it was old. The
Herald says that Coone! Cranston a,-
sisted in p 'cking the jury! The only
effect Of this story is to make the ialsity
OF the previous one more conspicuous
We suppose that we shall be next ac
cused oil the same offence, as we have
done all that Col. Cranston did-deuied
the original charge against the sheriff.
The News answers in the following
somewhat direct and unequivocal style:
"We do not know wha the scribbler
Of the Herald is, neither do we care
hc 10 proHlgdie lldT, dnu tlere is not
one word Of truth in anything which he
ulters in regard to this matter parliru-
Iarly what he says Of the editor of tins
paper. In sibstanrlation OF our asser-
ton, we appeal IT, Pnman's report OF
DORIS trial. and also TO the surviving
Judges Of the Supreme Court, as wei.
as to Attorney General Blake, his assis-
tant, Mr.. Bosworth, Sheriff Douglas aud
Deputy Sheriff Howland. They will
all show the iulsity of the charge of the
editor ofthc Herald. ."-Pror. Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

stitutional plan for abrog s,ing the Else-
,oral law Of May, which il regards as
the standard around which the party Of
order must rally. The revision Of ,hs
Constitution, and the African question.
were the only topics Of discussion, but
their advocates appear to be gaining
ground very slowly.
SPAN. Queen Isabella, Of Spain,
has had the misfortune to break her leg.
in descending from her carriage at Are
anjucz.
irALY.-.-The President Of the Propo-
ganda at Rome has issued an appeal 70
all Italy. calling upon all good Catho-
lies to subscribe funds ior the erection
Of Roman Catholic Cathedral in Lon
don.
TuRKEY..-We have advices iron
Cons,aniinople 10 the 2ath ult., but they
are quite unimportsnt.
TTOssian E. Dodge gave his Conssr..
at Bellevue Hall Monday evening
there were about FIVE hundred persons
present, and we feel sale in saying that
every one was highly amused, If the
loud and continued roars OF laughter
are any evidences Of satisfaction. We
have often listened to Dodge before, but
we have never heard him when he aP-
peared TO better advantage. His comi-
calitles and admirable delineations Of
character cannot be surpassed. Dodge
does not profess to have q fine voice, or
to sing any exquisite sentimental songs /;
but his aim Is 10 make fun and 10 cause
people TO laugh and have . good time,
land he certainly succeeds we'll in kis
efforts.
Mr.. Dodge added something 70 the
entertainment which was not announced
upon his bill. He introduced John
Cooper Vail, the poet. who happened
to be in town Mr.. Vail gave some reci-
'"'ions in imitation Of Forrest, Keai.
lie elder Vandenhof and Anderson
Mr.. Vail has fine voice for the stage,
and his limitations Of these distinguished
tragedians were so accurate that il was
hardly possible to distinguish them from
the originals; his reci.aiions were high
ly applauded.
On the whole, Dodgc's Concert went
of in fine style, and could no have re-
manned another night wo have no doubt
the Hall would have been crowded to
its utmost capacity. His success here
was all that he could have anticipated
or desired.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

ArroRTioNMGsr o. rHs MKT Cor
oREss.-Rhode Island will retain hce
two representatives in the next Con-
gress, the apporiionment OF which has
been wisely made in advance OF the
census. This will save months Of die
"ss'ou, engagements between Vie two
Houses, and much iil-iceling. The isl-
lowing are the States which receive an
additional representative each, by vir-
tue Of fractional excess over the repre-
sentative number Alabama, Connss-
icut, Delaware, Florids, Georgia, indi-
ana, Kentucky, Massashusetts, Mary.
land, Missouri, New York, PsauTivs-
MIA, Rhode Island, rennessee, sB<
Texas.-P~r. Josr.
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Port,mouth, Nay 20, 1851.

My ba'n-yard, q tew
mornings since, was .he theatre Of u
new and somewhat novel Exhibition
For several days previous had missed
the early note Of my favoriIe Chan'icfeer
aud had about concluded that like all
the other bullics he had nj length paid
his penalty. when. on the morning re-
tcrrcd 10, he ioak hi place beneath my
window, aud slluted me with note AS
sad and melancholy as ever Issued from
"a rooster's throat, even in Syracuse
Supposing tha, the old fellow had sui-
fered in some 6gh, and had come hone
tor aid, ! threw Oh my clothes and
sought him. Never shall | Grget the
appearance Of the bird, as with fallen
crest, and b, draggled plumage, he met
me, and with most mysterious air led
the way to the parn-yard and in.roduc-
ed me 10 Il
WoMAN's r ours CONVENTION.
Yes, Mr.. Editor, my hens had called
Convention and all the hens Of the
neighborhood had responded to the call,
and were then and there met III solemn
conclave. reached the place just as
the President Ca Bolten grey that neigh
Dor G. had brought from Boston few
weeks bciore) mad introduced to the
meeting young Dorking, who offered
the following Resolu,ions:-
]. Resoired, That like our sisters Of
we have met in solemn convsn-
ton for the purpose Of declaring to the
world that We will be no longer do,on
irodien and oppressed.
2. Resoiped, That we know our rights
and that henslorth and forever we will
maintain them.
3. Re,oired, That we will not be call
ed eggolis,ic; nor longer lay under OBJ
legation 10 rOostcrs.
A. Resoired, That while we set, BROOD
ing over forthcoming responsibilities,
the lords of the barn-yard charge US
with Matching mischief which charge
we Indignantly repel.
5. R.,olred, That we have the "a ne
right to wear spurs that roosters have to
wear nlbs, and that spurning all an
cicnt customs, we will dress, either Ia
turkey or Ia goose, as best suits us.
+. Resolced, That we will be crored
over no longer.
7. Resolred, That we will resist TO the
utmost all attempts made to pluck our
feathers or to rob us OF our crops.
8. Res ired, That we offer premium
of twelve eggs for the bes: written es-
say against the foul custom Of hduh'ng
and splitting, which CUSTOM We consider
a burning shame
These resolutions were adopted by
unanimous cackle, after which a long
legged Shanghai addressed the meeting
and dwell; AT length upon the rights that
hens enjoy in the Celestial Empire
and expressed the hope that her sisters
in this country might soon share the
liberty that China gives TO all her ie-
male subjects. Alter this address, which
was well received, the meeting adjourn
ed TO meet al the call Of the President
Should another meeting come oil you
will hear from me.
Yours ever,
THOMAS.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

A WEppIse. In New York on Thurs
day last Rev. MIR. Schemerhorn united
in the molly bonds Of wedlock, Mr.. James
c. Martin aud Miss Phebe Lambert.
Mr.. Martin has been iavorably known
ss one Of the principal assistants at the
Ocean House, where his attention and
sssiduity lave gained for him an envia-
Bile reputation-whiIe the lady, by her
beauty and amiabiity, has won the es-
teen and admiration Of a large circle OF
scquaintances. We wish this happy
couple a blissfil and joyous journey
brOugh life.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

AMERICAN SHiPs FOR ESGLlsH MIR-
cHANTs-W Wilinm II. Webb, Of New
York has contracted with Barclay &
Livingston, to build frs, class clipper
ship Tor an English bousc-the frat or
der of the kind that has yet been rceeiv,
ed. She will be 10 feet in length, SO
broad and 2l deep, and will be built
under the superintendencc Of Cap,
John Collins.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

Novel WAY TO EvADE ToLL.-A few
days ago some young men, near Dod-
dington, being unable 10 Jay toll for a
donkey which they had with them
dressed it up with coat and hat, ard
raising it on its hind legs proceeded to
supper, it through the gate with these
eonsoling words, Come along, brother,
you bent so drunk as you pretend to
be.-Liuerpooi paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

SOMETHING siNouLAR.-About week
ago two men arrived at Block Island,
and took up their residences at differ
snt houses, and said that they were
waiting Tor q schooner 10 come and take
them Of. The men came from New
York to this place, and then proceeded
10 Block Island. After remaining there
nearly a week, without giving any par
ticular account as TO the nature Of their
business or where they were going
on Monday morning last small fchoo-
ncr, painted black, was seen of the Is
land she stood on and of for about
three hours, and the last time she came
up, the TWO men went Oft her in
boat, and got on board. The word
"Elirt' was painted on her stern, with
out giving the name Of the place where
she belongs.
There was something 81 suspicious
about the whole matter, that the Sur
veyor at Block Island sent messenger
TO the Collector Of this port informing
him Of the facts; Immediately on re-
cieving this intelligence, Tuesday NOR
ming. the Collector, Gov. Lawton, des-
patched the Revenue Cutter Jackson in
pursuit Of the schooner the Gutter
went out about II o'clock, there being
q very thick fog AT the time. Shortly
after this il Was ascertained that the
schooner had arrived at this port, and
was lying at anchor in the outer harbor.
She was boarded by the Custom House
officers, and We learn that her papers
we're found to be correct, and that she
was loaded with ice, and was from New
York bound to Brazil, and had put in
here Oh acc cunt of the loss OF sails ; such
was the report she made. She was for
merly in ,he Government service en-
ployed Oh The coast survey, but was al
forwards sold. She Is now commanded
by Capt. Townsend; she did not remain
here long, only few hours we believe.
Thursday evening Telegraphic des-
patch wus received 10y agentleman in
this town from another in New York,
asking IT the schooner Flirt was here,
and is she would be here on the 24th.
These are the facts, but what all this
mystery means we are unable TO say
There are, however, some strange things
in regard to The matter. Why two mc1
should come from New York, when the
schooner was there, 10 this place, and
proceed from here 10 Block lsand, and
re nam there a week. apparently hav-
ing no business and no acquaintances.-
and then be taken ohby this small and
i,st-sailing schooner, boarded with ice,
which came immediately into this port,
is more than we can explain; and
then why it was telcgraphed TO know if
she was here and whether she would be
here some two days hence, we are also
unable to account for. She is certainly
a very small vessel to send to Brazil
with q load of ice. There is some
thing very mysterious about the mat
ter which requires an explanation; per-
haps we shall have il some ofthese days.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

NThe mystery in regard TO the
schooner Fiirt, which was at this port
last week, is explained; it seems that
those who purchased her went of with the
vessel Without paying their debts, and
this mysterious conduct at out here was
10 avoid their creditors. A letter from
New York TO a gentleman in this town
thus explains the matter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

EAGLE CAUGHT Last week Mr..
Green of WaIlham, succeeded in captur-
ing, by means OF IA steel trap, large
cage, on Prospect Hill in that town.
The eagle measure. six fee. from tip to
tip. MIR Green was severely bitten in
the arm by the bird, willis taking it
home.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

CoMpLisssrARy.- A young lady late
ly appe AIRED in male attire at ST. Louis,
and one Of the editors says that her
disguise WAS so perfect she might have
passed for a man had she had a little
more modesty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

KEPr his woRp.-A man killed him
sell. recently at Delaware. He borrow
ed n gun, and when asked hat he
meant to do, replied, "to kllad-d
iooI,"and thereupon shot himself
dead.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29
New YoRx. NAV "a QP M

Reports have just reached this city Of
fearful riot at HobOken among a party
of Germans. Several persons are re-
ported killed, and tho Pavilion 10 Ia
flames, Tho military have bsen order.
ed out. Owing TO tho latencss Of the
hour il is impossible 70 get tarthor par
ticulars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

nTWe learn that the steamer Ca.
nonicus will commence running between
this place, Fall River and Providence
about the 10th Of next month
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

ADVERTISING "A man in Saybrook,
Canada. recently had farm for sale,
aud was advised To advertise 1.-THE
III d he "coudnt afford u" 1.-The farm
was sold for Sl,5UO---the purchaser
bought on speculation" paid 81 Tor adj
vertIsng and sold the same Iarm ior two
thousand dollars Comment 10 unne-
cesary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

uTLord Bacon beautifully said : ~ Il
a man he gucious to strangers, II shows
he 10 a citizen OF the world, and that his
heart 10 no island cut of from other
lands, but q continent that joins them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

A Wild Man Of THE WOODS. The
Memphis Enquirer gives an account
Of wild man recently discovered in
Arkansas. 1t appears that during
March last, MIR. Hamilton, of Greene
county, Ark, while ou, hunting with an
acquaintance, observed drove OF cattle
IN a state OF apparent alarm, evidently
pursued by some dreaded enemy. Halt
ing for the purpose, they discovered, as
the arimals fled by them, that they were
followed by an animal bearing the un.
mistakable likeness of humanity.
lie was Of gigantic stature, the body
being covered with hair and the head
with long locks that fairly enveIopcd his
neck and shoulders. The "wild man."
after looSing at th,m deliberately for n
short time, turned and ran away with
great speed, leaping from twelve to
fourteen feet at time. His footprints
measured thirteen inches each.
This singular creature, the Inquirer
says, has long been known tradi,ionally
in st. Francis, Greene and Ponsctt
counties, Ark, sportsmen and hunters
having descr ribed him seventeen years
since. A planter indeed saw him very
recently, but withheld this Information
les, he should not be credited, until the
account of Mr.. Hamilton and his friend
placed the existence of the animal be-
yond cavil.
A great deal Of interest is felt in the
matter, by the inhabitants Of that region
and various conjec,ures have been ven
tured in regard to him. The most gen.
erally entertained idea appears to be
that he WIS a survivor OF the earth
quake which dcsolated that region in
1911. Thrown helpless upon the will
derness by that disaster, it is probable
that he grew up in his savage state, un-
til he now bears only the outward re-
semhlance of humanity.
SO well authenticated have now be-
com; the accounts Of this creature tina,
an expedition is organising in Memphis,
by Col. David G.. Cross and DR.. Sullivan
to scout for him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

u5@Ii would be well Tor the people OF
this country, in every city, town and
village, to celebrate the approaching
anniversary Of the Republic in an ap-
propriate and earnest manner. The
spirit Of disunion is too rife among us,
in all parts ofthe country seeds Of dis
sention have been widely so~n, for some
time past, and we may yet reap the
bitter fruit. With dishonest frecsoilcrs
at the North, who are harping about
slavery only for the political capital
which they can make on, Of h,-and dis
contented and iractious slave holders at
the Ssuth, who are constantly imagin-
ing insults and seeking for I'M uries,-
the true patriots and Union men Of the
United States have no light or easy
duty TO perform. Our independence was
achieved at too high price, and our
glorious institutions were secured at too
great sacrifices and by the shedding Of
too much pure and patriotic blood, 10
permit either to be endangered by the
mad iana,cism of any portion of the
people Of this country, particularly when
the number is so comparatively small
as in the present case.
All true-hearted men who are sincere
in their professions, will not only talk
and wri,e and make speeches in favor of
'he Union,--but they will act firmly,
strongly and boldly in favor Of the Un-
ion. Their bes, energies and their
noblest efforts will be made in behalf of
the States as they are and. as we trust
in God they will always remain.
We shoulI like to see all true patri-
OTIS all decided and devoted Union men
assembled in their respective cities,
towns and villages, on the coming
Fourth Of July, there to celebrate the
:eturn Of the nations birthday, and
there, in the temples Of God, TO swear
new and stronger allegiance TO the
country which gave them birth, or
which has taken them by adoption
Such course would arouse fresh and
holier feelings in every heart, and it
would create a purer and stronger at
tachment to the fundamental principles
Of our glorious Govcrnmement,- and
cement more indissolubly the great bond
Cf our Union.
Why cannot this be done2 Why
will not the press Of the country lend
its aid 10 the work ? Surely the prayers
and thanksgivings Of SO mary millions
of people, ascending with one accord to
the great Ruler Of the universe, would
be heard and answered.
There are peculiar reasons why this
day should be very generally celebrated
throughout the country,-and one is that
II will complete three-quarIcrs of cen
tlry since the adoption of the Declara-
lon Of Independence. 1t is, therefore.
highly appropriate that we should all
assemble on this occasion, and mark the
day in the annals OF our country's hsto-
ry. We notice by many ofour exchan-
ges that the most ample arrangements
have been male in different places for
general and worthy celebration Of this
event, which should be dearest, of all
others, to the heart OF every true Amer
ican.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

pThe first on The list Of regular
toasls, drank AT the annual dinner, in
Baltimore, Of the Historical Society Of
Maryland, was the following sentiment,
which we quote for its remarkable ielic-
ity of thought ana expression
"Tus Usios."---A great pyramid Of
Freedom IL catches the frs rays Of
the Atlantic Sun, and reflects the last
from the Pacific. May the affections
that cluster around its base be as true,
as lasting, and as bright as the blessed
light which falls upon il from heaven"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

UNJUST AND ABsuGD- Under the new
Constitution of Maryland. ministers Of
religion are disqualified from ing cleo
ted to the Senate or House OF Delegates.
This is unjust as well as absurd. Phil
adelpha Ledger.
Ministers OF the Gospel may thank
the political agi'ators Of their own cloth
Tor this restriction upon the clergy gen
orally. lfpriests had not preached dis
obedience TO the laws, there would not
probably he any objection TO their assis-
tance in framing the laws. But when
they made use of their spiritual influ-
ence to prejudice their flocks against
the Government under which we live !;
when they counsel rebellion from the
pulpit, and head threatening mobs in
the streets; when they declare the Union
a compact Of iniquty, and refuse to re-
ceive, as communcants those who diff
| Ter from them on the slavery question,
when they make the cross of the SAVIOUR
staff for the flag of party incenda-
risu.; when they countenance and act
with faction, which holds that 'the
exodus OF the slave must be over the
ruins OF the Constitution and the church, ,
the people Of IA slave State can scarcely
be blamed for denying 10 a class num-
dering such dangerous di,organizers
among its members, the power to legis-
late, It is to be regretted that the ma
ny are prescribed for the madness Of The
few but in the present temper OF the
Southern mind, it cannot be wondered
at.-N. y Star.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-29

% A Dutch WiGower out west, whose
bc.ter half departed OH the long jour
ney to the spirit land some twelve
months ago. determined the other day
to consult the rappers, and tndeavor to
obtain spiritual communication, feel
ing anxious respecting the future state
of his wife. After the usual ceremonies
the spirit Of Mrs Hauntz manifested by
raps lis Willingness TO converse with the
disconsolae spouse.
.lsh dat you, Mrs. Hauntz ?" asked
the Dutchman.
"Yes, dearest, it is your own wife
WHO"
You lie, you tivil Of ghost" " inter
rupied HauniZ, starting from his seat
"nine irou speak nothing but de'tch,
and she never said tcarest 10 her life
1t was always Haunt, you tief" or
Haun,z, you dirty shkamp |" and the
Dutchman hobbled from the room, wei!
satisfied that the rapping spirits were all
humbug, and that he was safe from any
further communication with the shrew-
ish irou on this earth.