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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09
The Cleveland Plain Dealer relate

The Cleveland Plain Dealer relates
the following as Barnum's first financial
operation.
Most Clevelanders will remember a
few years ago small drove ofBuffa-
loes passed through this city on their
way Eas, to be exhibited but the owner
being no Snowman could not pay expen-
ses " ith them, and when he got 10 Uti-
ca they were seized and sold at con.
stables sale TO pay the owners debts.
Barnum hearing of this lost no time in
buying said bufialoes, getting them
cheap. He took them to Hoboken,
where he hired them kept, saying moth
ing to any one. He next wen; to
all the ferrymen on the river and asked
about what their daily receipts were.
Ascertaining that he proposed to char
ter their services for single day, pay
ing them a slight lncrense above the
ordinary receipts. To this they assem-
ted, and he bound the bargains by ad-
Vsncing ii portion Of the pay. Next ap-
pcared barn-door bills in flaming
capitals posted all over New York, that
on such day there would bc a grand
buffalo chase at Hoboken. Eighteen
live buf1aloes fresh from the Prairies,
md vil' inJlans mounted On native
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

tenance formed striking contrast TO
the generality ofmerry faces which were
passing in the street. He stopped near
where the children were at play, and
wilhou, needing the Happy New Year,
which they wished him, commenced
harangning them on the wickedness Of
throwing w-balls when they knew i,
was contrary TO law. The boys paid
little attention 10 his remarks, but after
thanking him politely for the interest
which he took in their little affairs, they
expressed wish that he should put up
his hat, which was Of droll shape. as a
mark TO be thrown at, and. also. that he
should take part in the sport ia order
to forward the object in view. one of the
youngsters offered TO allow the afore-
ST. d old fogy the use, pro tempOre Of his
cap. Mr.. Wetassop for by this euphon-
ic name our friend was distinguished
from the common herd of mortas. rafte
hearing this proposal, knew that it
would be almost usel' SIS to argue with
boys who were in such deprav,d state
of mind and therefore, he continued his
walk to the market.
Mr.. Wetassop was one of those men
who pretend that their wives rule the
III everything ifit really were so, they
would not confess it.
Arriving at the market he surveyed
a heap Of poultry, with seeming disgust.
Il want turkey for my vile" said
our friend Of the drolI hat after little
consideration, IL, myself, would much
rather have good piece of pork, for
turkey. in my opinion, is poor Insipid
stuff but if dn't buy a turkey. shall
have 10 peace OF my life" Meek man
perhaps ifthe pork had been dearer than
the turkey. he would have thought that
the pork was nsipid.
Having spent some time in finding
what he wanted, and in getting it at
what he called " reasonable price. -
he told he man 10 send his turkey home
to him.
No" said he, the idea flashing a
cross his mind, that the man might send
smaller one, no, on second thought,
III carry it mysell-it's not very heavy
ami whie l'm here. suppoSIng you give
me two or three OF those potatoes to take
home with me- want to try EN-"
The market man. who was accustom-
ed 10 the meanesses Of this old fellow
told him To lake as many a. he wished !;
which he could not do, unfortunately
OWING 10 the smalIness Of his old red
pocket handkerchief He did the best
he could however, and aking his tur-
key and the rotaioes he returned Oh his
way home.
! But 1T was his fate not to reach his
abode without an accident Wha; beiell
him must be told in another chapter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

SPANISH Com. A false report that
the value Of Spanish sixpences, shlll-
ings, and quarters, has been reduced.
by Act of Congress, to five, ten, and
twenty cents, has gained extraordinary
currency. We have heard Of instances
where holders of considerable amounts
Of the coin have disposed of it AZ a SAC
rifce. The law was TO 60 into effect
il was stated Oh the 18th inst. There
is no truth in the report. Some measure
ofthe kind was projected at tn last
Congress, but nothing was done.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

chargers 10 chase them, &c, all to be
teen gratis and for nothing. New
York turned out as il never had before.
The ferry boats ran from early light
ill 2 o'clock next morning, loaded TO
their guards with passengers. The net
proceeds OF the whole operation amoun-
ted to five thousand dollars, and this
was the beginning Of Barnum's success
and his subsequent fortune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

Here are all necessary materials for
the terrific romancer
FRENcH TRAoEpY-Great sensation
has been caused in the department OF the
Charcnte by the arrest of the Countess
du S-and OF the cure OF the COM
mune of 81 Germain. on the charge OF
having poisoned the servant Of the lat
ter, in order 10 prevent her from reves-
ling the adulterous connection which ex-
listed between them. The body OF the
servant, which the cure had caused to
be buried with great haste, has been dug
up and poison found in it. When the
Count du S., a highly honorable
man heard of the horrible accusation
against his wife, he proposed 10 her
that they should both commit suicide
and that their child, aged eight, die
with them. The Counters consented.
A pan Of charcoal was lighted, and the
three fastened themselves in close
ROOM When, however. the father saw
his son struggling in the agonies OF
death. his courage failed hlm, and he
broke the window for air, Medical assis-
tance having been promptly afforded, ii |
three recovered. The Countess and her
clerical paramour were lodged IN the
Jail of AngouIeme, to await their trial
lor tie alleged murder Galignanis
VI sSenger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

Another batch Of Forrest affidavits
has appeared in the New York papers.
A Storer Of Compliments. "How for
tunate am in meeting rain beau in
this Storm" said young lady, who was
caughtin shower the other day, to her
beau Of promise who happened along
with an umbrella.
"And J." said he gallantly, "sm as
much rejoiced as the poor Laplander
when he has caught rain dear"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

IPThe Locofocos, in this town. have
paidup the Registry tax of,keir men very
we'll 1890 were paid in all. The Lo-
cos pail for GO men. amounting to 81
l6--many having b ,ck taxes due. Tho
Wings paid for Two hundred and four
teen. We learn that our opponents
have paid up, generally, throughout the
State il is evident from this that they
intend to have a contes, in the Spring.
Let us be prepared for them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09
To The EDITOR OF THE DAILY NEws.
DEAR SIR:-

DEAR SIR -
do not remember
TO have seen in your paper, novel,
tale, story, or, in fact. anything which
was 'to be continued" in another num-
ber. If the insertion of articles Of this
kind is contrary to your rule, be pleased
10 throw this letter into the fire, wthou,
reading any farther. II, oil the con ra-
ry, you have no objection to little va
riety OF this sort seat yourself comfort
ably, in order to bear with good grace,
the iuhichon OF reading the first chapter;
consoling yourself with the thought that
one more will finish the tale which |
propose to write. have written no
Preface, because while composing il,
Conscience would have asked me some
questions whirh rouM not have an
swered-in ii Preti,ce; such as these -
"Why do you write this nonsenslcul tale
whirh has certainly, no originality in il?
Why do you fill column with what
nobody will care to read ?'' &c &c
Now, might give reason for writing,
by saying. This tale, dear Conscience.
being dull will be more likely to pass
f,r original. and besides that The person
who struggles through the first chapter
Of it, will refresh himself after his labor
by reading the advertis ments begin
ming with the account OF the man whose
case was ro,se than hopeless, and end
ing with the "unvarnished tale" Of the
individual whose lungs bied-must die,
but who was happily raised from The
grare by a mixture which some fools
CALI will not say what is their opinion
of it-but which the doctors call lrOnde,-
EA. After perusing these details which
are not at all like romance no ccr-
tainly not the reader. knowing that he
some day. must die, will immediately
buy a bottle of The mixture, and keep
il in his bureau drawer. until the stuff
sours-bursts the boltlc--and spoils all
his clean shirts.
This will dispel his illusion. no doub',
and he will know. when his time cones,
and he annot lire u day longer. that hIs
situation Is arorSe than hop,leSs, for lie
has nothing by which he can be raised
fir M Me grure the valuable secret Of
making the Elixir having been lost.
But no matter the subscribers to the
Daily NewS of nova days will read the
advertisements, and every mdn vii buy
bottle. or whatever it haprcns to be.
The advertisers will make their fortunes
Newport will prospcr--and all This wlll
happen because wrote , hat you. dear
Conscience call "nonsensca tale"
You see, sir. that in II letter to yOH, |
am willing TO give ne reason Tor writing,
but in Preface should have been OBJ
Hged TO give several l. therefore, avoid
the Preface. because, like Fastah, ! will
give no rcasons-on compulsion.
One word more, and | have finished
my letter. H. as the novelisis say. any
one thinks that he sees in my hero, "a
resemblance TO him elf he may be as
sured that it is quite accidental. If |
had attempted TO paint portrait. ! should
certainly have not succeeded. My tale
is altogether imaginary, for it describes
what may ppen in Newport on Janu-
ary lst, 1851.
THE NEW YEAR AND THE
NEW LAW.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

NEGRO WIT There is a tradition
that one Of the Esqui'es IN Maiden.
Mass. had slave who had bren in his
family until he was abou, seventy years
OF age. Perceiving that there Was not
much more work left in the old man,
the Esquire took him one day and made
him somewhat pompous address 10 The
following effect You have been faith
ul servant to me and my father before.
have been thinking wat should
do to reward you for your servi-
ces give you your freedom! you are
your own master; you are your own
man" Upon this The old negro shook lis
grizzly hoad and with a sly glance show
ing thst he saw through the masters in
tentions. quietly replied; No,.no Massa!
yon eat de meat, and nop you mus pick
6one!''
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

10 The lecture by Mr.. Mountford, be-
fore the Mechanics' Association. Thurs
day evening, "Our Ancestor, the Morse
man." was an interesting production,
aud contained much information. The
crowded state OF our columns lorbids an
extended notice Of il this morning.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

A retreat for INDECENT men Of letters
and artists is about TO be established Oh
the estate Of Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer.
The funds are to be raised by a series
Of dramatic entainments, and new play
by Sir Edward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

pThe telegraphis operator at Au-
gusta, Me. is an accomplished young
lady, Mis-. Livermore, Of Hal!owell,
who, although a young beginner, is one
of the most prompt and efficient opera
tors on the line.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

THE HoLlDAYs. As "A natural result
Of the feasting and drinking during the
holidays, the blood will become inn ure
and lay the body liable to sickness and
desease; TO prevent which. resort should
be had daily to DR.. S. p. TownFend's
SarsapariiIa an intaIlihle remedy tor
all complaints arising from whatsoever
cause they may.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

@-We are glad TO learn that our
friend Lieut. Churchill has been ord, red
to his old post at Fort Adams, in this
harbor he arrived Tuesday evening.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

An editor in Vermont says that the
person Who can write editorials when
suffering with lie iootllsehe, could kick
up his heel. over the grave ol Hope, aid
snap hi. deiylng finger IN the iaee 81
Time and Sorrsw'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

The most eloquent olall Englishmen,
Geo. Thopmson it is said, is going West
TO lecture on Slavery. He may have TO
sing" We've got too far from Canada
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

DEAD ITEAp-An Irishman Snug
eled n passage from New York to Bos-
ton on Thursday last, on the Sioning-
ton route, by conceaIing himself in the
baggage crate. where he hid to remain
Gagged uniIl arriving Al the Providrnce
station house, in Boston, Tor eleven
hours
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

Hauser, the great vioiniSt has arrived
in the Baltic He is siid to surpass all
v.olioists since Paganini
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

% Punch says that furious English
protestant discharged his servant be-
cause he has a Roman nose.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

The Bey OF Tunis has sent q special
officer to condole with the widow Of
Louis Pliirpe.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09
A StvERE SATIRE ON THE UPPER
TEs."-The N. Y. Evening Post says:

"A StvkRE SATIRE ON THE UPPER
TEs."-The N. Y. Evening Post Gays:
The young and beautiful Countess
Denbiaski who came 10 this country in
July last. who is now honestly and nobly
supporting herself by selling segars in
Nassau street. next door TO the office OF
the irening Post, was born the Princess
Ceartoriska. Ii is somea hat singular,
that while foreigners are SO much ca
ressed in our fashionable circles this very
lovely and accomplished young woman
should not receive any attention what
ever.
To which the Courier and Enquirer
responds;
IL does not 70 strike US. The lady,
however highly born, however lovely
and accomplished has done nothing 10
make her the cynosure of eyes whi' h
see only through The glass Of fashion,
She has never obtrudcd herself on pub
lie notice-has never eloped-has COM
mitted no breach of decorum and chal-
leuged admiration for it, on The ground
OF her rank she has lived the life OF
true hearted woman what is there in
this calculated to attract the attention,
or enlist the sympathy OF fashionable
circles %
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09
STEPHEN DECATUR.

Born January 5th, 1879,
Entered the Navy OF the United States,
as Mldshipman,
April 30th, 1893,
Became Lieutenant,
May 2lst 1899,
Made Captain
For Distinguished Merit,
Passing over the rank OF Commander,
February 10Th, 1904.
Died,
March 22d, 1920.
Devoted TO his Carntry by a
Patriot Father,
He cherished in his heart
And sustained by his intrepid actions,
The inspiring sentiment
"Our Country! right or wrong"
A Nation
Gave him in return
Its applause aud gratitude.
TIE Gallant Officer,
Whose prompt ana acuVe valor,
Always OH the watch,
Was guided BY wisdom
And supported by "A frmness
Which never tired:
Whose exploits in arms
reflected
The daring fc ions Of
Romance and Chivalry.
a Name,
Brilliant from "a seri,s Of
Heroic Deeds
On the Coast of Barbary
And Iustrious by achievements against
More disciplined enemies:
The Pride Of the Navy,
The glory OF the
Republic.
This truly national memorial and
tribute is atu'alIy aud prop, rIy an OBJ
ect ofno little interest aud admlrali,n.
II has already been visited and admir-
ell by many citizens and Strangers
ST. Peters church-yard is locate in
Pine street. betu cen Third and Fourth
and is the burial place ofore OF the old.
est and most eslinable religious CON
gregations in Philadelphia Phil Inq.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-09

MONUMENT TO COM. DECATUR An
elegant and truly classic Monument
has within short time. been erected
in ST. Peters Church yard, Philadelphia,
over the remains of the late Commodore
Stephen Decatur. 1t is just tribute to
the brave, and reflects infinite credit
upon The patriotic and appreciative feel
ings Of the generous contributors. The
remains were deposited in the church.
yard on the Goth Of October, 1916, and
the monument was erected during the
present year. The Committee who act
ell for the contributors, consisted of
Com. Stewart Gen. Cadwalader, Jo-
seph Il. lngersolI and Francis G. Smith
The monument, with It's surmounting
eagle, stands "a feet 7 inches high. The
base is six feet square. by two feet six
inches high. The block on which tho
inscriptions are carved is four feet by
four. The Huted shaft i. thirteen fret
three inches high, the base being three
feet, and the top two feet six inches
The cap is three feet four by one fort
six. The eagle is two feet four inches,
with wings extended. The material is
granite with the exception Of the eagle
and block. and was rreI AIRED under the
direction of Mr. S. X. Hoxie. The ca
gle was sculrturrd by Mr.. tlnrgrave.---
The workmanship throughout II most
credtablr. The inscriptions on the four
,;In, ura ~ tnIious.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-22

THs LATEST FASHION FOR LADIEs.-
Mrs. Bloomer, who edits the silly" in
an interior town OF New York, thus des-
cribcs her apparel:
"Our costume is as yet by no means
rertected; there is lack of harmony in
the dress we now wear, which is Moth
ing difirren, from the reigning fashion,
except that our skirts have been robbed
Of about foot of their former length,
and pair of loose trowsers Of the same
material as the dress substituted. These
latter e.rtend from the uaia to the ankle,
and may be gathered into a band and
buttoned round the ankle, or, what we
think pretiier, gathered or plated up
about two nchcs in depth, and left sufii-
Gle ently wide for the foot TO pass through
and allow of their falling over the top ei
the gai,er. They may be trimmed to
suit the taste oil the wearer.
Instead OF the whaebone bodice, the
dress should be made with sack front,
entire from the shoulder TO the knee, and
tight back with the skirt gathered IL
as usual; or cut the whole in the sack
style tilung the form to the waist-and
then let j, swell out, giving sufficient
iulness to the skirt. Shawls must be
abandoned, and sack or mantilla take
their place nice fitting boot or gai-
ter, and a round hat would make the
whole unique Our dress is thus far a
mere experiment, and not what we think
it shorld e. Ii takes time To revolu-
,ionize ones wardrobe, as well as ones
opinions"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-22

A DAsoERous FEAr.-On Sunday
the Conduc tors on the Pennsylvania
Railroad discovered, when they arriv-
ed at Harrisburg, two IrIshmen asleep,
seated one on each of the cross-pieces
Of the brake, on the trucks, under the
car, n distance Of only eight inches from
the ground. They must have rode in
this position l45 miles, merely to elude
the payment Of 81 each. They were
seated so clolc 10 the wheels that their
backs rubbed the grease and dust from
the axles of both the trucks, and were
SO covered with dust, that it was diff
cult TO determine at a glance whether
they were black or white individuals.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-22

RrMARxAsLE CoixcipEscx.-Nothing
shows more convincingly the little im-
por'ance attaching to the secession
movement OF cd Pulmettodom, than The
f,ct that in,med lately after the throw
ing down VI The glove by South Caro-
lima. the President and half his Cabinet
se, out on pleasure trip to the North,
to be present at the oTeLing Of one Of
our great internal improvements, con-
meeting The East with the West, and
the North with the South. These iron
clamps are more efficient in preserving
the Union than all the efforts OF sensi-
ble III, n TO convince fools ,ha, they are
wrong. Il is the mioests und most a
greeable iorm in which cold iron all be
used TO coun,eract the effects Of nullif-
aiion.-Phi. Ledger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-22

"The Providence Herald, Of Sat
urday, makes contemplate attack up
on Nathan Bishop, Esq, for many
years past Superintendent, Of the Public
Schools Of that city, and who has just
been elected 10 the same Office in Bos-
ton. Mr.. Bishop is admirably qualified
Tor the duties OF his office, was former
~ an instructor in Brown University,
and is every way qualified for his new
position, end the people Of Boston have
done we'll in securing his valuable ser
vices. The cause Of the Herad's at
tack on Mr.. Bishop, as 1t avows, is that
he was law and order man, as was al
most every decent man in the State, in
1912, and helped put down Dorr and
his gang o. traitors.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-22

%We do not repuhlish the follow
ing article, from the London Gazette.
giving an account Of The Royal process
sion a, the late opening Of the Worlds
Fair, on account Of any intrinsic meri'
which it possesses, or because we have
any kind Of sympathy with such ioolery
and nonsense; but we publish it simply
TO show our readers how much more
blest they are under a Republican Gov
ernmeni, where everything is conduct
ed in PLAIN and sensible way, than
are those who are DOOM d or who choose
to stay under the butterfly wing Of roy
alty:-.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-22
TThe u, 8. Circuit Court is now


IN session in Bo.u n. The following IL
al extrac, from the cscrllrn, charge Of
Judge Woodbury. To the Grand jury
tin truth. gentlemen, we all musi feel
In our cool moments, without the aid OF
pre- edenls or lubOred reasoning, that
all Constitutional has passed by the
General Government must be- enforced,
or u crns,s 10 govern--u il virtually
ovrrtnrb' d., aud the union connected
with IL brc"mcs IN principle dissolyc.i.-
In such u case likewise, there 10 s?bstl-
iulcd i"r The snnctlty OF law and order,
when a 1ob ,riamphs aud goes unpui..
ishrd, tie govrrna,cni of mob. The
sword VI jusiive is ~rcs,cd from her
grasP. and wieldrd oy a ,nob-t the sp,rit
oimisrul1 and rebellion IL substituted-
the tumultuous violence and anarchy OF
human passions, tree from legal res
traint aud stimulate by plunder or re-
vvngc, arc substituted. and though we
may all deprrcale The nee ssily Of cal-
hing in The military or army 10 protect
the laws and vind.cate ther reign. yet
they are far safer than an iniuriated
mob, and must be invoked 10 assist in
executing the laws, II need, rath than
lei the sun oi turbulence 20 down in
the clouds and blood oi rebel insubordi-
nation. 10 conclusion Gentlemen, feel
ing, as | am aware you do, that this
Government WAS made or adopted by
yourselves, aud not forced on you by
tyranny, II must be 81 stained by your
selves through faithful administration
,f the laws, ill Il minority choose TO al
ter them or ,lse tie bay onct will be
the on y reso.t against inevitable anar-
chy. improve this occasion 10 exholt
you 10 continue firm and united, sus-
tanning 10y peace and order the Consti-
tu'ion, the 1 nws and our holy Union.-
And disagreeablc as it may be TO you
or me, 1t any oil our fellow citizens have
under sudden and misguided passions,
offended against the public safety Of
everything dear to us, by ruinous ut
temps, ! might almost say treasonable
attempts TO overturn parts oil the Con-
slituuon itself. as well as some Of the
nws, and violently obsiructcd their ad-
minis,ra tion, painful il one must visit
II them exemplary punishment, yet tits
InImy view not only indispensable to se'
cure The sovereign reign OF the laws,
but to prevent all the beauties and go-
rics Of our beloved Union IRON being
scattered in fragments over r'ined
couL,ry by the parricidal hands oi some
Of lis own children.