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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31
MR. PAXTON, ARcHlrrcr OF THE GAYS.

Mr.. PAXTON, ARcHirEcr OF THE CRYs-
tai PALAcE.-Some thirty years ago, a
young man. gardener, who worked for
twelve shillings week, at garden
near the Duke Of Devonshirc's villa, at
Chiswick, five miles west of Hyde Park,
said or did something which offended
the master gardener, and was turned
of. He was standing unemployed one
day near the dukes garden gate. His
grace, in passing spoke to him, entered
into familiar conversation, ascertained
that he was a journeyman gardener
out OF work. and, walking into his gar
den, the young man with him. was
pleased with his intelligence and man.
ners-not the manners of II sycophant,
sneaking up TO the side OF nobleman
with sycOphantish words, but the man
ners Of an intelligent man who knew his
profession. and could spenk about it un.
embarrassed TO another, no matter
whom. The duke asked him to call at
Devonsh.re house the next day, and the
young man did ; and tho call resulted in
his being sent down 10 Chatsworth, in
Derbyshire. There he soon made way,
and reached as practical and scien-
tific gardener, the very heal Of his pro-
fcssion, which position he had long
maintained before he was known TO the
world as Mr.. Paxton, the designer Of the
Crystal Palace. Such was, according
to the conversation now prevalent at
Chiswick and about the horticultural
gardens, the origin Of MIR. Paxton's con-
neXion with the Duke of Devonshire.-
Manchester (Eng.,) Guarciia,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

BALooNINe.-Mr. Wise, the Gronaut,
made very successful balloon ascen-
sion from Philadelphia on Monday af-
ternoon. The voyagers were Mr.. Wise
his vile and son, Miss Z. Denton, and
w. r Stockton, of Spring Garden
The balloon rose gracefully 10 the
height ofover one hundred feet, and re-
N lined stationary for few minutes
1t was then dawn down by means of a
windlass, to which the end of the rope
was affixed. AT hali-pasl six o'clock
the rope was cut, and the balloon, with
the same persons, shot upwards, and
continued to rise to great height, per-
pendicularly. IL afterwards took a
northeasterly direc ton, and was per-
ccp;lblc TO view for nearly an hour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

A PRoPosAL UNDER PKcULiAR CiR-
cuMsTAscEs.-I heard Of curious pro-
posal the other day. Among some two
hundred bathers were lady and gen.
tleman who had shown slight partiali-
ty for each others society. An i'm
mense wave unhappily carried the lady
of her feet, and buried her for an instant
in four feet Of water. The gentleman
hurried to her rescue, and OH pulling
her out, she breathIessly exclaimed with
mouth full OF salt wuter--[the water
is very salt here1-
"Oh, Augusius-dcar- take me-
perish -Lord-have-mcrcy-taSe me,
Augustus, and -oh-oh-oh take me!'
Thanks, dearest" exclaimed Angus
tus, you have made me very happy"
"Thanks2 for what, sir 2" coldly ex-
claimed the lady, taking a long breath.
"For your favorable answer to my
proposal !" said Augustus.
Proposal heard nonc."
"Oh, yes. but you did, my dear-I
made it when you were under the wat
er, and you said yes, and told me to
take you, and mean to take you n,
your word"
'Ah-well-dear me-ask pa-and'-
or course" said Augustus.
The pair will be made happy in the
Fall.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

CARR or COOP HoPr-Accounts from
the Cape are TO the 3ls! Of May. They
represent the state Of affairs throughout
the whole colony as most crit. cal. Dui-
ing the month Of May, Sir Harry Smith
was shut up in King Williams Town,
where he continued surrounded on all
sides by hordes of barbarians, who,
since the winter has set in, have come
down TO the low grounds in bands Of
fltcs and sixties. Bol. Mackinnon had
severe conflict with body Of Kafiirs
near tie Amalola mountains. About
200 kaliirs were killed, and the British
troops suffered severely. Several pre-
datory excursions had been made from
the fortified places. Although the 6Srt
reinlorcemen,s have reached Sir Harry
Smith, he is very far from being strong
enough TO cope with hls numerous enc
mics. The accounts from the Orange
River are irightiully alarming. All the
tribes are said TO be rising.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

TELroRArHic LionrsiSo.--During
the thunder storm on Saturday last MIR.
Smith, the operator in the telegraph
Office at New London, CT, laid large
piece Of glass, used as paper weight,
upon the button attached 10 the wire,
when an explosion occurred, loud as
amining the glass, considerable por-
ton OF it was found melted off, and one
side was turned black. MIR. Smith says
these phenomenas frequently occur up
on the approach OF thunder cloud.
and sometimes before the cloud Is in
sight; but he has never before known
the explosions so loud, and the sp,rk'
so distinct and continuous.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

ADVERTISING Gcnin, the great hat
,cr. in a note To the editor of the New
York Courier, inviting him TO test his
style Of hats, holds the following Ian
guagc-
The benefit. have derived from tho
Press as an advertising medium, Il is be-
yond my power Ct estimate, aud ! am
we'll satisfied, from careful observation
and experience, that advertising 10 the
main spring of success in every branch
Of 5uslnrss'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

1Ror WoRss ON LAKE SupEsroR.--It
is stated by the Sauit Ste Marie Jour
nal that the manufacture Of iron from
the ore found upon the Carp River and
i,s ,riI utaries, has been undertaken by
number OF enterprising firms. A
Pitsburg company has purchased $500
acres of iron and agricultural lands
preparatory to prosecuting the business I.
and three other companies are erecting
and extending their works in the same
region.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

0J-This Is the time for Summer CON-
plants brought on by eating unripe
fruit &c. We recommend all persons
who are afflicted in this way to get a
bottle Of Cherry Juice prepared by
Messrs. Newton Brothers. II is the best
preparation of the kind we have ever
seen, and is sure remedy for summer
complaints. I, is very pleasant to the
taste, and one WINE glass of it generally
effects perfect cure. We have often
tried it, and theref, re speak ofits virtues
from our own knowledge. Tie Messrs.
Newton have large and choice supply
Of very old Brandes all kinds ofWines,
Cordials, &C., equal if not superior to
those which are obtained in New York.
They have liquors which have been in
their cellar for nearly twenty years.
Give them call, if you want splendid
article.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

PA Buffalo paper states that as two
horses were feeding upon grass near
the precipice, between the Ferry and
the Horse Shoe Fall, Niagara, one Of
venturing TO near the brink, fell over
and was precipitated to the bottom. a
distance OF nearly $50 feet, without re-
ceiving any other injury than a few
slight bruises. When discovered he
was taking a drink from the boiling
flood at his feet, where never horse
drank before. His mate witnessed his
fall and stood looking over a, him with
much concern.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

CASES AND CIaARs.-The Paris cor
respondent of the Boston a las men
tions the death Of Mr.. Arwand B.,
and the sale of his effects, consisting
entirely Of Canes and Cigars. He new
er appeared two successive days with
the same stick in his hand; and hif co I.
lection of cigars, Of which he daily con-
sumed dozen, was veiy old costly and
extensive none of them were less than
twenty years of age, and boxes bearing
date 1881, brought $500 per thousand.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

Tus TRUE nsD or PREAcH,No.-A
Southern paper, called tile Selma
Southern Enterprise, makes the follow.
ng sensible suggestion 10 tho buster
,ers Of that RECON-
"lfmen who 20 TO sleep murmur-
ing Southern Rlghis, and in their
morning yawns, drawl out Southern
RIGHTS and name their children
Southern Rights would devote a it-
tie of their attention TO the development
Of Southern resources, they would coon
have rights tha, would maintain them
selves"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

A GgNUiNE TERMAoENr.-The New
Bedford Standard says that recently in
tha, city married woman become en-
ragged because her husband refused to
stay in the house, as she wished, caught
up their child, an infant sixteen months
old and precipitated il out Of a second
story window. The child fell upon the
earth. in the yard, beneath the window,
and strange to say was but little hurt
The slrangcst part Of the story 10 that
the child had been unwell, but since it's
precipitation from the window by the
mother, it has entirely recovered it's
health.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

El pemsnt-A case of elopement from
this city came to our ears last evening.
The parties were an unmarried man and
a young married woman. The husband
getting wind of the affair followed his
wife to the cars, and found her seated
inside. Remaining til the starting of
the cars, he bade her good by, waved
his hat at parting, and returned about
his business Served her right.-Lo,0eH
News.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

LETTERS FOR THE NAvY.-Persons
deSirous OF sending letters to any ships
Of the United States, on foreign or dis
tant stations, are informed that there is
Mail Department connected with the
Naval Lyceum at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, where a bag is kept for each
squadron, and the letters are despatched
by every opportunity. Letters must
be prepaid and enclosed to the "NavaI
Lyceum, New York"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

The Native American State Conven-
ton at Harrisburg adjourned without
making any nomination, but those OF
them who bolted nominated Kimber
Cleaver, of Schuylkillcounty, Tor Cover
nor, and Mr.. Mcdonald, Of Armstrong,
for Canal Commissioner. They also
recommended Garrett Davis of Ken
tucky. for President, and DIR. Reynell
Coates, of New Jersey for Vice Presi-
dent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

o. We are indebted to Messrs. Viii
liam c. Bryant e. Co., OF the New York
Evening Post, for table ofthe Rates OF
Postage, Foreign and Domestic, which
has been prepared with very great care,
and is invaluable for reference, mas
much as it gives the postage on letters
and papers to all parts Of the world
Every person should have copy Of this
table it may be had, wholesale and re-
tail, at their Office, IS Nassau street,
New York.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

A Jerry Sea Serpent Cdaght-Nahant
may hide its head, It's fishermen are not
to be compared to those Of Cape May.
For years past they have been endeav-
orins to catch the sea serpent, aud nave
always failed. Some Jersey fishermen,
on Monday, with skill that is unpar.
alleIed, caught sal, water monster long
enough for a clever sized sea serpent,
and as heavy as sea calf II was a
saw fsll, IA feet long, and weighing
100 pounds, the saw being three feet
long. Itis expected that a mermaid
will be caught next An old fisherman
on the Island has his hook baited with
the proper kind Of bait to take one, and
he thinks he already has had nibbler.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

FRidHrrUL MoarALlrY.-On Of the
saddest spectacles ever witnessed, was
seen this morning at No. 81 Hospital
street, the residence of DR.. vigne. tt c
bodies Of his wife, his son Jules, aged
nine, Louis, aged seven, and another
still younger. all lay shroudcd in the ha-
bilaments. Of death. Yesterday they
were in perfect health-lo-day they are
all dead, victims of that lnexorible mon
ster, cholera. God pity the unhappy
fathcr.-N o. Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

IMrs. Lydia Jane Pierson, in a
letter TO the Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post, most excellent paper,
defines her position in relation to the
Bloomer costume. She is opposed to il
except when women do out door work
or ride on horseback. When they do
that they should dress as near like men
as possible. She thinks the long riding
skirts now in use abominabe ind dan
gerous.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

NOVEL OrrFssE.- A ,sailor named
James Clark was lately arrested at
San Francisco and brought before
Judge Waller, charged with cutting Of
Off the hair-tail, orqueuc. Of Sing Took,
from the celestial empire. The case
being proved, the Judge imposed fine
of 500, making rather costly tail to
he new proprietor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31
DISTINGUISHED SrRAsoGRs.-Ho

Dwr,soursHrp SrRANcERs.-Hon.
John J. Crittenden, and Gen. Persificr
r. Smith, the hero of Coutraras, and
Ex-Governor Of California, arrived in
town last evening by the Boston train.
Gen. Wool and staff, Mayor Warren
aud several citizens met them at the
Greenbush depot, their visit at this time
being in compliance with a previous
invitation from Gen. Wool In the eve.
ming they received the calls oI a number
Of our citizens at the Troy House. To-
day they will he guests Of Gen. Wool.
Troy Wing %.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

A blacksmith, who had been advised
10 bring suit in court for slander, re-
piled that he could 90 into his shop and
hammer out better character than all
,he courts in Christendom could give
him,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

OxYGEsATED BITTERs.-This famous
medicine has received the strongest
testimonials Of any medicine in the
world Tor the cure of Dyspepsia, Asth-
ma and General Debility, and is worthy
the attention and confidence OF all who
seek a remedy for these complaints.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

%At Stoughton, on Saturday last,
during thunder shower, an Irishman,
who was leading horse, was struck
by lightning, and thrown senseless
upon the ground. The horse. which
belonged to Mr.. Nathaniel Gay, was
also struck and killed. The man, by the
administration Of the proper remedies,
was restored.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

BE careful in directing your letters.--
According to the new olIie ial list Of post
Offices in the United States, there arc
25 Washingtons, "a FrankIins, 23 Sa-
lens, 20 springfelds, IS Cen.reyilles, is
Jacksons, 10 Jeiitrsops, 10 Lafayet,es,
10 Fillmores, o Kossuths, 10 LowelIs,
90 Richmonds, is watcrloos, 22 Colunn-
bias, 1s Concords, &C
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

A horse in Franklin, CT, seeing the
elephants OF Managerie go by, was
frightened to death. He jumped back
in fright, ran, stopped, quivered, and
fell dead. This is Tie worst case
seeing the elephant we ever recorded.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

TThe Democrats Of the Second
District Of Maryland have nominated
VIM. L. Hamilton for reelection, and
also passed resolutions in favor OF the
Compromise and Gen. Cass for Presi-
dent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

GRAPHIC "A poetic young man, in
describing the movements Of lot oi
gold ish, says, "they flashed and darted
about like hopes through lovers brain.
That young man should be looked to-
He's been staying out Of nights and sip
ping whiskcy punches.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

A subscriber TO the New Haven
Register, in Ohio, writes -" You may
tell your readers that Ohio will produce
wheat enough this season to bread the
United States one year The crop
never was better"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

Tns PurLApELpHM FuolTivr SLAVE
CAsE.-The fugitive slave, Hawkins,
was taken to Baltimore on Tuesday
afternoon. A despatch says "The
proof as TO the identity Of the prisoner
was positive, and he was removed with
out any trouble. There was scarcely
any ereiienpen, shown during any part
oftSe examination I"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

~ Schooner Bridget Ann, from Bay
Chaleur, arrived at Gloucester on Sat-
urday. with ESQ barrels Of mackerel.-
She has been out little more than tour
weeks. Reports mackereI rather
scarce; spoke several Gloucester yes
sells, none of which had been equally
successful with herselc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

nrA Kentucky paper announces the
death Of Tom Dorr. This is a little in
advance of the Times. Bcclz club is
not yet ready for his notorious guest
he remembers the rebellion Of H2, in
Rhode Island.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

When you speak of a mans wife
don't say ''lady." Suppose a woman
should speak of this or that acquaintan-
ce's gentleman How odd il would
sound
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

The following toast was given at the
supper OF the National Guards, New
York
The -Four Boxes which govern THIS
world: The Ballot Box-the Jury
Rox-ihc Cartridge Box, and the Band
Borr
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

bTJohn Rice, of Philadelphia, has
obtained contract for building four
first class mansions in Washington. ID
c., opposite the Presidents mansion,
for William w. Corcoran.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

D'By the register there appear to
have been fifteen hundred Americans,
up to the 2sth Of June, to visit the
Worlds Fair.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

yeony Lind is usually called Night.
ingale, hut chap who paid ten dollars
sor ticket, cay. i,'s HE opinion shc'ss
robbin.' e.. e
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

uPThe gem cannot be polished with
ont friction, nor man perfected without
adversely.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

nrThe Spiritual RaPpers' are az
present in Cincinnati
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-07-31

p-The Rev. DR.. Sparks, President
Of Harvard University, is now at the
Ocean House.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-28

she did Il. She now awoke tothe full I'M
preston that her former lover hated her and
how terribly was her love scorned. From
the moment of receiving That last answer,
she determined not to go to eternity alone,
On the Sabbath evening that was to con-
summate her long cherished hopes she saw
him married to another, and now her hate
kindled into a settled determination for re-
venge The very next evening after the
marriage she went out, having armed herself
with a weapon, and watched the house where
the parties were enjoying a social party. AT
a late hour they started home She follow
ed them, and it is easy to imagine how her
frcnzied soul fred, as she saw another en-
joying the embraces which she was SO rally
entitled to- She watched them with the IN
strument of death clutched in her fingers,
until they had reached an unfrequented
place, when with desperation produced by
love, jealousy, injury and ruin combined,
she drove home the blade, and saw him she
still loved, sink and die under her hand.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-28
Defeat of a Disunionist.


Hopkins L. Turney, late U. S. Senator
from Tennessee, was candidate at the late
election for the Legislature in the county of
Franklin, one of the strongest Democratic
counties in Tennessee. He was opposed by
Jesse Arledge, Esq, Union Democrat The
vote stood-Turney 544, Arledge 1902
majority for Arledge 1853!
Turney, last session in the U. s. Senate,
was one of the most bitter and determinedse-
cessionists. Such doctrines do not suit the
Jackson democrats of Tennessee, and the late
~. S. Senator was beaten for seat in tho
Legislature, from his own county, by vote
Of nearly two to one
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-28
The MONTE 81. Ohio Railroad.


The able and elaborate aIticle on our first
page addressed % tic People Of Eastern
Mississippi worth The careful perusal, and
sober consideration, 81 every philosophical
citizen. Il is the production Of 4 gentle
man thoroughly conyersant with all the de-
tails Of the important. subject which engages
his laudable industry and ambition, and one
too which presents the strongest claims con
ceiyable, upon the favorable notice Of an in
telligent and enterprising public. Il is true
that the subject alluded to may have none Of
the relish Of that political excitement which
now exists, and may therefore meet with a
cold reception, but when we remember that
such road as the one contemplated, will
consolidate the interests, facilitate the. com
munication, and improve the acquaintance of
the whole country, it seems to US to be one
of the greatest auxiliaries which could be de-
vised for the perpetuity of that Union, the
safety of which is at this time such a sub
ject of political concern and controversy
Even in political aspect therefore, the sue
cess Of this great enterprise is worthy the re-
Election of every patriot.
pg al papers IN the State friendly to
the object ,oi1 please copy.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-28
Fatal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Col JnO. James


We are panied to learn, says the Mobile
Adoertiser, from a gentleman who resides in
Choctaw county, that personal difficulty oc-
CURED at Nicholson store, on the 9th inst,
between Col John James (the Union candi-
date for the Legislature at the recent election
in Washington county, and Mr.. William
Nicholson; fight ensued, in which the lat
ter discharged both barrels of double-bar
relied gun at Mr.. James, killing him instant
". The difficulty, We understand, grew out
Of matters pertaining to the election, in which
Mr.. James was defeated, We knew Mr..
james well. He was gentleman of extern
sive information, fine powers of mind, and
in every respect, most useful and respected
citizen. We are deeply panied at his sudden
and melancholy death