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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
WHOLE NO. 1918
Lady FrD"kiin's Expedition TO
the Arctic Regions.

OF the nature OF the projected voyage
to the Arctic Seas by Mr.. Kennedy and
his crew of Orkney men, in search OF
Sir John Franklin, few notes are sup
piled by the John O'Groat Journal. Mr..
Kennedy is now at Aberdeen, where
the little ship, the Prince Albert, is fit
ting out The route to be followed is
by Lancaster Sound, then down Prince
Regents Inlet as far as possible. The
ship is then TO be moored in some har-
Dor, and two boats will be despatched
in various directions according to cir
eumstances, or as the openings IN the
ice may present One boat is intended
TO bring overland to the western shore.
a, CressweIl or Brentlord Bay, in the
direction of the magnetic pole. The
other will be sent southwards 10 Felix
Harbor, and will cross Boothia Isthmus.
and after striking the sea coast will pro-
ceed by Sir James Ross Strait to meet
the other boat.
After meeting, they will again divergc
and explore westward. It is then in.
tended that one of the boats be Dispatch
ed III the direction of Simpsons Straits,
while the other will be directed north.
ward, with a view to come on the track
oi DR.. Rae and his party. Mr. Kenns-
dy has been thirteen years IN the ser
yice Of the Hudson's Bay Company and
spen! eight years OF that period in Lab
rador. Knowing the country and tho
abundance OF deer, salmon, and marine
animals, he has the firm pursuasion
that at least portion of Sir John Frank
Inns party are yet alive. He goes out
without fee or reward, animated by a
pure devotion to the service. The crew
consists of seventeen persons, nearly all
natives of Orkney.
The expedition is to be conducted on
tee-total principles and the ship will be
ready Tor sea by the end of this month,
She carries three boats-one Of mahog-
ony, one OF common materials, and one
gutta percha. Messrs Duthie Of Aber-
deem, are building boat especially for
Mr.. Kennedy's use. II Is TO be twenty
two feet long, only two feet wide at mid
ships, or broadest part, and after being
covered with hide or gutta percha, with
one person set in it-canoc fashion-is
calcu 'atcd TO draw only y three inches of
wa er the depth OF the boat is TO be IL
inches at the seat. Ii is Intended TO
propel this extraordinary craft, after
the manner OF the natives Of these r..
gions-the Esquimaux-by a double
bla Led oar, and the person seated in II
will be covered up with skin dress,
buttoned 10 the chin, and fastened TO
the deck, that, in the event oi its being
swamped, il can easily be righted again
without any water getting into it.
MIR. Kennedy contempates not only
using this boat for crossing rivers over
ice and down rapids but TO make il his
couch oi repose all night, by simply pull
ling blanket over him, and there re-
pose in temperature that makes ono
freeze to think of. He has been accus-
toned to these hardships and has stood
many nights in similar circumstances,
with the thermometer as to 50 degrees
below zero often, too, with no covering
but the canopy oihcavcn. The Prince
Albert will be provisioncd for two years.
All success attend her - MrerneSs CO.
risr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

FRoh KEY WEsr.-Thrre 10 consiG-
cradle anxiety here relative TO the Gu.
ban expedition. We hear from rcIia-
bic source that men and arms are ready,
that an attempt will be made soon TO III
wade the island. II our countrymen do
again land on the soil Of Cuba, with a
view to its capture while We are at
peace with Spain, we trust that they
will receive 40 protection from the Uni
ted States.
The men and boys on this coast have
had good employment the past four
months in gathering spongcs. This is
new business for us. II present prices
continue 10 be realized, will add more
than forty thousand dollars annually to
the income Of this place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

"S. f. SeweIl, tie Free Soil can
drdate for Congress from the Second
District Of Massachusetts. declines re-
naming longer i'll that position. and re-
conmends his party to support Rober,
Raniou, the loco.oco car didate. This
operation is part OF the bargain be-
tween these two parties in carrying out
the election Of Sumner as Senator.-
There is no State in the Union which
has been 70 disgraced, during the last
six months, by political trades and coa-
li,ons, between the locoioros and free
sollere, as Massachuseits,-a and if the
better portion Of her citizens are 10, sui
fcicntly dsgusted by such dlsgraceiul
transact ons, before they are all compile
ted, then, surely, Massachusetts is be-
yond the hope OF redemption and the
old Bay State, which has hitherto been
So honored in the glorious conicdera
ton, will occupy meniai and disgrac-
ed position.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

RAIL RoAD To The PAcIric.-The
New Havon Palladium publishes an in
teresting letter from Forest Shepherd,
Esq, written at Sacramento City, and
chiefly descriptive ofthe topography and
geological wonders Of California. lie
says that il is now ascertained almost
beyond doubt that rail road can be
constructed from the Mississippi to the
Pacific, without crossing any mountains
or without meeting more impediment
from snow than would a road from AL
bany 10 Boston. He gives the follow
ing sketch Of the route:-
This route Is from the head or south
ern portion of TuIare valley, through
Walkers pass, thence to the Mojaree
river, thence north eastward TO high
grounds on the tributaries OF the Rio
Colorado, thence crossing said river
above the great Carien, thence east to
Pilot Mountain near Santa Fe, passing
Pilot Mountain on the north side, thence
to Santa Fe and the Mississippi at APP
pie Creek below ST. Louis, where
there is a good landing and open navi-
CATION 10 New Orleans through the
winter, and of course road on the
bank Of the Mississippi to ST. Louis
This route will be COO or 500 miles
nearer than amy other, has wood and
water nearly the whole distance, and
abundance of stone and coal at Santa
Fe. The above route will accommo-
da:e both north and south, New Mexico
and California, and ocean steamers will
soon render a trip from San Francisco
to Astoria as light matter as 1T pres
ent from Buffalo To Chicago or Mack.
nav. The route further north is very
objectionable Oh account OF the snow on
the table lands or the head waters Of
Feather river. have travelled over
snow apparently undrlited, varying
from IL to 20 feet in depth, in the month
OF June.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
BALTIMORE, April 20.

Jen ny Lind's final cencert in this city
will come off at the Musical Fund Hall
on Friday evening next, the proceeds OF
which will be for the benefit ol her or
chestra.
She will arrive in New York on Sat
urday, The Sd inst
The auction sale of tickets for the
concert to-night was largely attended
The bidding was quite spirited and
choice seats sold as high as 1913 pre-
MUM.
The proceeds Of the sale are TO be de-
voted TO charitable purposes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
FRoM The Savannah X,

FRoM Havana. The Savannah RI
publican received by the Alabama to
day contains some further items Of Ha-
vana intelligence, brought by the lsa-
bel, but they are not Of uuch import
anec.
A letter from the Captain General
Of the island, in answer to an offer OF
assistance, in case of invasion. says that
che has made the best arrangements Tor
the immediate determination OF as many
bands Of pirates ns shall dare TO set foot
on the soil"
The Islane Of Pines, so much resort
ed 20 by those afflicted with diseases of
,hc chest, hus lately suffered terribly
from long continued drought Thu.
has vitiaitd the water and the tick who
have gone there this season, ins cad OF
improving in health have grown worse.
A malignant fever 10 alec prevalent
thDfc.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
BcsTos. April 2S.


The barque A. G.. Hill arrived at this
port this morning from Marseilles. She
reports speaking on the 25th inst. in lat.
81 IS, lon. SO 10, ship J. G.. Humphrey,
Badger from New Orleans, bound for
Liverpool. and took from her Captain
Fickette and crew, nine i'll number, be-
longing to the brig Tonquin, OF and for
New York, from Cardenas, with cargo
oil $50 hhds. sugar aud 30 hhds. molass-
es. She having been abandoned OH the
10th inst, oil Gun Key, dismaSted and
in a sinking condition.
The ship John Quincy Adams, which
arrived this morning from Calcutta, re-
ports that OH March gath, at A. NJ,
lat 81, long. %, while going at the rate
OF nine knots an hour, came in contact
with the British barque Hindoo, Ellis.
from Newcastle, England, for Adm,
with coal. The force of the collision
was such that the Hindoo sunk i'll about
ten minutes.
The captain and crew succeeded in
getting Oh board the J. c. A., saving
nothing but what clothes they stood in.
On the gath inst, in lat 30 40, long.
6l. spoke bark St. Andrew, from Cadlz
for New York, who was boarding at the
same time the schooner Bristol, of New
York, totally diSmastcd, and apparently
abandoned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

Nru MARINE RAlLwAY.-The fine
railway OF Hon. Abraham ii. Rowland,
upon City wharf, is now about compile
ted. 1t was built by Mr.. William II.
Crandall OF Newport who has had
grea, experience in the business, and
who pronounccs i, one of the finest siruc.
lures in the country. II is one hundred
and twenty feet long, and forty feet wide,
AID is capable OF taking ~ vessel ol
any size, with n draft of thirteen feet ol
water Iii very substantial siruc.
ture aud admirably located.--N -.
Neresyy
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

A BEAU or FORMER TINES Sir Wal
ter Raleigh wore a white satin pnked
vest, c,ose-Sleeved TO the wrist over
the body brown doubIc', finely flower
ed and embroidered with pearl. In the
feather of his hat Il large ruby and pearl
drop at the bottom oithc srrig, in place
of u button his trunk OF brccchcs, with
his stockings and ribbon gai,ers iringed
at the end, all white; and butt shoes
with white ribbon. On great court days
his shoes were SO gorgeOUsly covered
with precious stones us TO have exceeded
the value OF f66O0 and he had IA suit
Of armor OF solid silver, With sword and
belt blazing with diamonds, rubies and
pearls.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

The editor ofthe Alcbama Argus pub
Ished at Demopolis in Mar, ngo, makes
merry, after the loIlo ing fashion, over
what most folks would consider "A seri-
Gus troubIe:-We see the sheriff has ad-
vertised the Argus office Tor sale during
our absence. We hope the bidders will
have IA merry time of it. If the sheriff
can sell it, he will do more than we ever
coHld. Like IL damp percussion cap: we
think it will TAIL to "go off,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

Another Public Benefdctor.-The late
Thomas ID. Merrill, of Concord, n. H..
in his will made the following requests;
$1,000 to the First Congregational
Church and Society, and 8 1000 to the
South Congregational Church and So.
ciciy in Concord $1,000 to the Free
Church in Manchester $500 10 tho
Congregational Church and Society in
Salem, n. H., his native place $1,000
10 Piusf, Id Academy and $1,000 TO the
American Colonization Society besides
nu uerous small bequesis TO his Family,
relatives and f lends. He provided anu
PLY for hls widow, aud made her also,
his residuary legatee.-.-Consr'gn'iOnaI
Journal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

The Dover Gazette announces the
marriage in that pIa, c of two individuals,
ore lrom Che,sea and the ether from
Boston, who had a short courIshlp. II
says-'rhe bridegroom had never seen
his 'ladye love- until about five minutes
before he married her; he commenced
writing 10 the young lady about fort
night previous, aud so pointed was his
pen that the above was the result"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

IN odd C,ise.--Among the law re-
ports in the English files, we notice
one OF q case, on the Home Circuit, OF
avery singular and amusing character.
The action was for nuisance brought
by merchant Just retired from business
against neighbor who causeda number
OF scanoIJs to be erected Oh his land,
cont guous 10 the plaintiffs premises,
from which we're suspended string OF
tca-kett!es, tea boards, watering pots,
horse collars, horses and buliock's heads
and figure representing Maria Man
ming. the murderess. This trumpery
was not only hideous to the sight but It's
clatter in the wind was so unearthly
that the simple people Of the country
were afraid to pass the spot in the night
without the protection OF a policeman
To give the Court better idea of the
merits Of the case, large box. contain.
ing model of the nuisance, was brought
in, and the contents were no sooner eX-
hibited than the whole Court was con-
vulsed with laughter. The venerable
Lord ChiefJustice joined in the chorus,
and Observed tha, the model ought to
90 to the Exhibition. The counsel for
the defendant "caved in" nj once, and
only pleaded for little mercy, if in
such case any mercy were possible
The jury, after deliberatng about half
an hour, gave $500 damages to the
plaintiff
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
FRoM TrxAs.-By the steamer Globe

FRoM TrxAs.-By the steamer Globe,
Galveston papers TO the 18th instant
have been received a, New Orleans
The only news of interest they contain is
an ccount of a rencontre between Cap
tain McCulloch's company Of Rangers
and party Of runaway slaves. The
slaves were met III the ncighborlIood of
the Nueces. Oh their way toward Mex.
co, and summoned 10 surrender. In
stead Uf complying, they opened fire
on McCuloch's men, by which two
were killed and one wounded. A gem
eral engagement ensued, III which all the
negroes were killed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
WAsHINGroN. April 30.

A despatch appears IN the Republic
this morning. dated Savannah, the 2Sth,
which states that an expedition against
Cuba is on foot, aud marching South
across the states.
Our G. ,yernment has t,ken precau-
tionary steps, and has chartered a
steamboat and sent officers South to in
tcrcept and lrustratc their designs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
G-The steamer Bay State has JUS

GcThe steamer Bay State has just
resumed her place on The line between
Fall River and New York. She has
been thoroughly overf auIed and repair
ed, and is now in as perfect and beauti-
ful order as she was the first trip she
made. She is still commanded by
Captain Brown, who is an universal
fayorlte with the travelling public, and
whose popularity is equal to his merits.
He has been engaged in the navigation
OF the Sound all his life, and no safer or
more experienced officer ever command
ed ste amer. His undivided attention
is given to the comfort of his passengers,
and his whole mind is fixed upon his
boat.
MIR Loring the Clerk, has been on
this route long enough 20 make himself
iavorte with all his gen,lemanly
condu duct and accomplishing spirit have
won for him hosts of warm friends.
Hinman, that prince.of Stewards, is
back again on this line, and is in the
Bay State. Last Autumn he left the
Empire State, and went out as steward
Of the Ocean steamer Baltic sea-voya-
ges not agreeing with his health, he left
that steamer few weeks ago, and is
with us once more, where we trust he
may long remain. In his department
we have never seen his equal his ia
bles are unsurpassed, and We may safely
say indispensable.
The pilots and engineers are all ex-
perienced in their business, and the wal
ters are active and attentive to all their
duties.
On the whole, with two such steam
ers as the Bay State and Empire State,
furnished and manned AZ they are.
III roughout the Fall River Line is un-
equaled by any in the country. We
wish these boats all possible prosperity,
for they richly deserve il.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
EAsroN, Pa April 20.

A young man, giving his name as
Charles ii. Williams, WIS arrested last
evening at house Of lll-iame, charged
with robbing Mr.. Bowen, the Ohio mer-
chant OF $1,000 at the Merchants hotel
in Philadelphia. $1,000 of the stolen
money was found upon him, and he
ma,c tulI confession of the robbery.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
CaAALgsro ros, April 2S.

Capt Rollins, OF the steamship lsa-
bel, a well informed man, states that
when he lett Havana The mass Of tie
people were under no apprehensions Of
any attack, and that although the Gov
crnmeut conlinurd % keep up defensive
preparations, they were perfectly a.
.sss about any invasion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
HERALD OF THE Times
CRANSTON s. NORMAN.
TERMS.-$2 in advance, or 1925
at the end Of the year.
~ BLIshED BvRRY rHuRsDAr MORNING, At
No.l2 Thames Street.

=. LIGHT House CoMMlssioN.-Under
the provisions of an act passed at the
last session Of Congress, the Secretary
of the Treasury has appointed the iol-
.swing gentlemen, as we learn from The
National lntelligencer, as board of
commits sioners 10 inquire into the light
house establishment of the United States
and make general detailed report and
programme to guide Legislation in ex-
tending an improving the present sys-
TEN OF construction, illumination, inspec-
tion and superintendent.
Commodore w. d. Shubrick and
Commander S. f. Dupont, Of the Navy
Brevet Brigadier General J. G. Totten,
Chief Of the Engineers; and Lieut..
Col. Jas. Kesrney, Of The Topographic
cal Engineers /; Professor A. ID. Bache,
Chief of the Coast Survey; and Lieut..
Thornton s. Jenkins, of the Navy, as
secretary.
The Board 10 directed TO meet at
Washington in the ensuing month, for
the purpose Of organization, previous
to entering upon their highly important
duties. These duties will embrace a
full examination OF the whole Of the
lighthouse system, including their re-
port as to any new lighthouses which
may be required, and the selection OF
the sites for them the propriely Of al
tering or changing the location, o, OF
disseminating any those already exIs-
ting the mOdc Of Lighting them, fur
nishing the neediul supplies, and super
intending them ; and reporting generally
on any point CO nnected with the sy~
ten.
The labor will necessarily b. great
as the task involves the necessity Of a
personal inspection OF all the lighlhou-
ses, light vessels and beacons, amuunl-
ing to some hundreds, along the whole
OF the Atlantic coast, from Eastport TO
Cape Florida, and round all the Gull
const TO the Rio Grande.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

Oh A fishing schooner from Touro,
wen, ashore on the Beach, west of the
boat-house on Wednesday night, mis-
taking light in a farmhouse Tor the
Goat Island light. She will probably
be got of without serious damage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

NAvAL.-Orders have been received
,o q, the Ohio IN ~ receiving ship, aud
hands are already employed on her
1t is rumorcd that the Franklin, the
prcscn, receiving ship, will proceed to
Portsmouth, to undergo repairs, in the
new balance dock at that station
BD.iou Herald
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

uj Mile LnIy Lmd will give the
first OF her farewell concerts at Castle
Garden. New York, on n ednesday eve
nlng the 7th May. She will be assist
ed toy Saly Mile Lind has other en-
ragumcn,s at the Lakes aud in Cana
da, and after these are fulfilled. will re-
turn to England to be present at the
great exhibition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

uJA Christian Anti-S avery Con-
v,ntlon is to be held at Indianapolis on
the 2Orl or May next, aud political
ANU Slavery Convention, u. the same
place, OH the 2Jlh.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

~ Some oil the Georgia adven,urcrs
in the Cuban invasion have arrived at
Washington, on their way N,r,h. They
state that the expedition was on iool and
would not be easily frustrated.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
BALTIMORE, April 30

Levi Cole, the accompIice of Tom.
Kanouse, who stands charged with be
ing connected in the robbery of the
PhpniX Bank, at Westerly, Rhode Is
land, was arrested here last evening. -
He will be taken TO Rhode Island for
ial.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
SINGULAR O. cnrrence. The House te.

Singular q, currence. The House te-
lcgraph wires, III Broome street, between
Broadway and Crosby street. n. Y,
suddenly snapped Oh Saturday, and are
said to have struck tree about SIX i'll
chcs in diameter cutting It nearly in two.
The wires then caught coal scuttle,
standing on the sidewalk, and hurled it
TO great height in the air.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

NJ. Guizot is on The point Of publish
ing a series Il biographical sketches Of
men who figured in the English reyolu-
tion OF l6iO. The lie OF Ludlow APP
pears in the first OF the series.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
CHARLKsrows, Mass, April 90.

CHARLEsTows, Mass, April 20.
The large morocco factory OF Christie
pher Solus VAS destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss $4,000, of which SlO,-
600 was insured In the Charleslown OIL
fee. Several dwelling houses were i'll
iured.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

|Thc King Of Prussia has sent
Professor Morse gold snuff box, en-
closing the Prussian gold medal for
scientific merit, as a testimonial OF his
admiration for his services to mankind
in pcrlecting the electromagnetic-tele-
graph.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

o. ES-Chanccllor Wa worth was
narrn OIL the l7lh ol Alrll, ~ Jnchton.
vIllc Illinois, TO tie widow oi tot Har
din, who was kiIled NJ Tue Laltle ol Bu,.
ns Vista
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
Sin III. BULwER AND THE TRlsH.

NeU iOIh' hp'H op'
AT an Irish Indignation meeting held
here laot evening, in denunciarion of
Sir Il. Bulwer, for certain remarks made
by him at tie st. Georges dinner a
letter was read from that gentleman de-
clarng that he had not the remotest idea
of disparaging any portion Of the Irish
people in his speech on that occasion.-
The letter was received with groans
and Kisses.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
Bp Vrlrsrapb.
WAsHINoTos, April IS.

WAsHiN0Tos April IS.
II is believed here that the Cuban at
tempt has been abandoned.
During Secretary Stuart's absence,
the Attorney General will act in his
place.
Two Democrats and two Wings
were removed from the land Office to.
day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
NORFOLK. AnrlI 30.

The Beacon con,radIcts the report Of a
change having been made in the des-
tlnatlon of the u. $ frigale Susquehau.
nah and says she will be ready to sail
on the 10Th of May.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

The stories relative to troops sleeping
on their arms, continued excitement
&C., are believed TO be made up Tor ei-
feet.
II is predicted that the Southern con-
vention, which ia TO meet here Oh Mon.
day next, will be a failure.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

ITSeven fugitive slaves, says the
N. II. Statesman, passed through Con-
cord on Thusday, for Canada. 1t adds
that this is Il common occurrence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08

o. Seven tons of wild pigeons were
brought to New York on Friday by the
Erie Railroad, and il is stated that no
less than scv,nty.fve tons have been
brought TO market, ever the same road,
ciicny from Stucben aud hllcghany
{ ountes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-05-08
NCw ORLEANS. April 26.

Six companies of the 7lh infantry from
the Jefferson Barracks have arrived IN
this city. They are on their way to
Texas.
Madamoiselle Parodi and suite ar
rived here yesterday.