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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

ITO YOUR TENTS, o IsRAEL."--This
is the war.cry among the locolocs. since
the nominations were made. In this
town they are drumming up all their
Iorces. Daniel Brown and some few
others of the older sachems are freely
offering absolution TO those who have
uccas onally voted against them. ncc
Tie Dorr rebellion. and manifest vii
Iingnc-s 10 receive them again 10 the
virgin purity Of the bosom Of the De.
mocracy. They are ma ing earnest
overlures 10 Messrs r. II. Carr. W.
lam G.. Hammond and others who have
scceeded and gone to the Free Soil Par
~. Daniel is the MlssiOnarya large in
This vicinity and is buri'y exercising all
his foxy ingenuity with Il zeal quite
equal TO the days When he used to pro-
pose to Sam Dunn TO have the Town
meetings, OH Block leland, opened with
prayer. while he Daniel attended TO the
frinS, behind the Town House, in the
shape orretreshments, himself not being
member oi the Temperance Society.
Daniel had IA private and rather conf
deRhdt interview with us, az our Office,
few days since; among other things
he said that he thought they could bleed
Mr.. Lawrence rather freely, during the
canvass, and that that was The main OBJ
ject in nominating him, as their Finances
had been rather severel y taxed in pay
ing up the Registry taxes. He said al
SO that they should bleed Gen. Wilbur
some, although they did not expect TO
get great zeal out of him, as the Gen.
always illnchcd badly when the pollti-
cal lancet was put int o him too deeply,
except when tiOod was required to
secure or retain the Collcclorshlp,- aud
then he m'de but little remonstran.c.
We eau assure our opponents that #
they call Too uflen, the General will tx
clalni, IN the language 0ithe late Th0n-
20 Cory, the e,nUcraiIc Senator nom
Port mouth under IT,, Old tLaue.. '"I
mOre no m0re he aid,d." General W Al.
Lur does hot Understand Iii. dUctIihc
If paying 20 much money Tor mere gio-
ry and empty reputation; he likes to see
good deal come in aud but little 20
oul, IN these political matters.
DAME. THINKS that Mr.. Allen will bleed
very generous y. as he will be willing
to pay an exceedingly liberal price for
tie title OF Gopernor. However, he has
not got money eaough " purchase it,
~, ;:Iae.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

~The Journal and Newport News
arc getting ready 10 shed an ocean Of
tears because they do not find the name
of our candidate for Lieutenant Cover
nor, WIN. Beach Lawrence. Esq, on
the voting list Of Newport. They need
rot strain their eyes in search for il
nor their hear 8, in an attempt 10 cry
There are some things IN this old world
OF ours that will take care ofthemselves, ;,
and some other things that will be TAX
~ care OF by those whose business il 10
20 take care OF them. The News should
be taking care OF those traitors, and the
horribly bad smelling corruption" which
it WAC lately speaking of in It's own par
~ and the Journal, mean time, should
get ~ another version OF Gen. Jamcs's
pol,ics. Neither Of them can make
fortune by me1dIing with the Democrat
lc ticket for State otficers.--Proc Posf.
We would inform the editor Of the
Providence Post that we do not intend
to trouble ourselves much about the To-
cofoco nominations, as the people will
dlspose OF them on the second of April,
in manner which will be en.ir !y salts
factory 10 the Wing party. We would
also MORN the editor Of the Post that
William Beach Lawrence Esq, is not,
snl cannot be made, qualified eleetor
of Rhode Island in season to vote al the
April election and consequently he is
tot, and cannot be made. eligible for
the Office Of Lieutenant Governor. The
question does not admit OF argument.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

ETThe Washington Ball, al Belle
rue Hall OH Monday evening, passed
OF in 6ne style. The hall was very
beautifully decorated with flags, pic
tures, cvergreens. &c. and displayed a
grea; deal of taste. The attendance Of
both sexes was unusually large, ana
the iadis appeared remarkably wei!
There was hardly plain face in the
crowd, snd many were very beautiful !;
II would be difficult TO discriminate and
say who was tie belle Of the occasion --
We learn that the Dancing was contin-
ued until morning. The music WIS by
Shaw's Co,illion Band, Of Providence,
and could hardly be surpassed. The
supper was got up by Mr., isaac Rice,
in excelIen, manner; the tables were
finely arranged Fnd bountifulIysupplied.
Among The guests we noticed Mors.
Fauvel Gouraud, Vice Consul of the
Republic Of France, for Rhode Island,
In full Costume. The Managers dis
charged their duties admirably, and
there was netting to mar the harmony
Of the occasion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27
Providence, Friday, IL A. M.

Providence, Friday, II AM.
The Democratic State Convention
was held last evening, and the following
nominations for State officers we're
made, for the ensuing year.
For Governor.
PHILIP ALLAN,
Of Providence.
For Lieut. Governor.
WILLIAM BEACH LAWRENCE,
Of Newport
For Secretary Of State.
ASA POTTER,
Of South Kingstown
For Attorney General
WALTERS. BUROES,
Of Cranston-
For General Treasurer.
EDWIN WILBUR,
Of Newport.
The Congressional Conventions were
also held last evening, and the following
nominations were then made 3
Eastern District
WELCOME B. SAYLES,
Of Providence. -..-.
Western District. ~' -
BENJAMIN B. THURSTON,
OF Hopkinton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

SssArr.-The Governor laid before
the Senate communications from the
States Of Florida and Wisconsin. Re-
ferred 10 the Committee on Executive
Communications.
Housr.-Act regulating the confne-
men, and discipline Of the poor, IRON
the Senate, was reported by the special
committee 10 whom il was referred,
and passed in concurrence.
The resolutions offered yesterday BY
Mr.. Davis, declaring the Fugitivo Slave
Law TO be unconstitutional and unjust
that any legislation BY the federal gov
ernment for the recovery OF fugitive
slaves, 10 no, authorized by the cons'i-
tu,ion and inslruciing our Senat tors,
and requesting our Representatives, to
vote for the repeal Of such laws, Game
up in order.
A long debate ensuea, in which
Mes,rs. Davis, Ames, E. Fl. Hazard, r.
q. Hazard Mallery and Sheffield par
ricipa,ed. The subject w"s permitted
to lie on the table until Saturday mora
ing.
Mr. Crans,on, Of Newport presented
an ACT to cede to the United States the
jurisdiction of FIVE acres Of land al San.
dy Point for The purpose Of erecting
lighthouse was read twice, under
suspension Of the rules, and passed.
The House then adjourned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

Letters are published from our East
India Squadron, containing the warmest
expression Of thanks from the Portu-
guese authorities 10 the officers and crew
Of the U. s. ship Of the line Marion, for
their extraordinary exertions in render
ing assistance to the officers and crew o.
the Portuguese frigate Donna Maria, a.
che time Of the explosion on board tha,
unfortunate vessel in the harbor Of Ma
oao,at the imminent hazard Of their own
lives
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

The Bishop Of London il is said by
the London Tines, eontemplstes making
arrangements for aff5rding the vast mul-
'i'nde that vii be collected in that city
during the Industrial Exhibition an op-
portunity ofattendIng Divine worship on
Sunday. The neighboring clergy have
been addressed upon the subject snd
the returns promise that religious servi-
ees will Re performed IN the English and
foreign languages,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

A megnifcen. cathedral, TO be styled
st. Patrick's is about TO be erected by
the Roman Catholics in a new street 70
b opened in Westminster, between the
Houses Of Parliament and Pimlieo.-
The houses on the new street, which
Will be called Victoria street, ara TO be
palatal 10 character The cathedral 10
20 Be the Metropolitan Church Of the
Cardinal, and ls expected to excel 10 di
mansions and architectural bsspty sry
tpjd'cs 81 Ne kind a. Esylurg
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

MARRYiNo FOR Fun. The New York
correspondent OF the Philadelphia In
qurer says:
There is good deal OF excitement in
Harlem, In consequence ol two gentle
men and two ladies' being married with
out knowing il. The ceremony was
performed in sport, and when informed
the next day that tie marriage VAS lie
gal according 10 law, there was a great
CONSERVATION. The brides, learn, are
willing to abide by the marriage, but
the briJgegrooms are not, and reiuse to
recognize the ceremony at all. Lne Of
them is heir 10 great deal Of prop erty
The subject "Ill be brought before our
courts or before our legislature.
Mr.. Madison's household effects are
advertised in the Washington papers
TO be sold al auction. Among them are
an original portrait OF Washington by
Stuart one Of Jefferson, Madison and
Mrs. NJ. by the came great artist. one OF
John Adams ~ Col. TrumhuiI, and
one OF Monroe, by vanderlyn all origi-
nails, and painted especially Tor MIR. Mad.
ison, and have never been out Of the
possession Of the family. Besides these
are portraits Of the great American
discoveries 5vespucius, Columbus, aud
Cabot, and many other very valuable
rs;esiazs
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

While the locofoco State Conve''!cs
was in session in Providence, thursday
evening, there wac a sudden erse& '1S
sound, ms il some Of the ,imbers of ,hs
building were giving way; the "ur'st,i-
fed democracy" the men Of s,oui hearts
and strong hands," us the Pot heir
o"gan ironically terms them wete badly
alarmed and many Of them rushei iu,o
the street, aud remained there unit, IL
was ascertsined thu, there WAS ~ csn-
ger,--just as they did n, the ,ims uf uas
attack Oh the Arsenal, in ls<2. W. re-
gard this as decidedly ominous ci the
tremendous aud most fearful erasil.ag
which will stund the earsof the ssDe Viz
terrified Democracy. on the seconS OF
April, when the Whig forces vii ccns
come down on them, like u ,hua6esips
avalanche, at the ballot box The
sound logic Of William Beach Lawrence
and the inspiring eloqu.nce Of Welcome
b. Sayles will not then he able 70 calm
and console them, as it did a. Ne Con
y,n,ion, when the warning note q Sas
ger vas sy, s,,r!si
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

nE> Among The reasons assigned for
Lamartine's having decl ned. after three
interviews with Louis Napoleon, TO be-
come Minister, is THAI he has engaged
to furnish the booksellers with two vol
umes every mouth of his writings un-
der very Lcavy penalties, and that tue
sum that he has already received since
his return from the East has enabled
him to disengage one Of his estates near
Macon from heavy mortgage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

UTke lecture before the Mechanics
Association, Thursday evening. will be
delivered by the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, Of Brooklyn. Mr.. Beecher en-
joys the reputation Of being one Of the
MOS, forcib!e and eloquent pulpi, ora
,o-s Of the cay. He is almost uniyer-
sally popular ss public speaker, and
will unquesti0rably jrawa large audi
snce.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

pThe nomination OF William Peach
Lawrence. Esq, BY the Democrats, for
the office Of Lieutenant Governor OF
this State. il quite novel proceeding
in the land Of Roger Wiliams, vhers
we have always been accustomed to
nominate only such men for Office as nre
dyed in the wool in Rhode Island
principles, and whose Interests, feelings
and sentiments are most strongly ideu-
tilted with all that belongs to Rhode
Island.
For Mr.. Lawrence, personally, NC
have the highest regard and entertain
the strongest friendship and there ia
no gentleman in The State whom W.
more respect But, poll ically, We ere
opposed to him, and shall do all in our
power to prevent his election, ,--on $50
grounds first, that he 10 not citise0
Of Rhode Island second, that he is
Democrat.
The fret section OF the Ninth Article
of the Constitution Of this State says,--
mo person staN be eligible 10 any etn.
office, (ercept the ctfce of School Con.rsi:.
tee, unless he be q qualified siec.or f.r
such oGce."
As we stated, Saturday, Mr.. Law.
rance, like many other gentlemen, nae
been in the habit Of spending his au:a,
mers in this town, for several yes's
past. He owns farm in the eou'a
part OF the town, and has usually b.ous6'
his family on in May or June, and ~
mained here until October or Novsr..
ber then he returned to New Yg,S.
where he had his residence. Abor' {.
year ago, he gave up his house III .a,s
Yort and came on with his family .As
10Th of April, and remained un,ii III,
18th OF December, when he wen, "a
New York with his family, TO pass :.
few weeks aid they have no, ya, -
turned. Most clearly Mr.. Lawrence dii
not take up his residence here until yI.s
29h 9f April. 1850; so he will not have
gained residence here until the 2o,h q
the coming April. Under the Cons;i,u-
lion, therefore, his name canno, be pee
ed on the voting list before the nnEeGi
April election, and he cons queu'y
annot vote at that eleciisn. Hen"e he
not eligible to any civil office in th.s
State, except that Of S hooi Comn,;e5,
before The 30h Of May nex. Tts',-
fore. hoever tes Tor William Hsarh
Lawrence, Esq, for the Office o: Lisu.
t'nant Governor, throws away HE so!s,
because this gentleman, in legnl y2iG;
Of view, is not residen: Of Rhode IS
land; and, providing that he should t.
ceive sufficient number Of votes ID
elect him, ofwhich, by the way. Gs,s
is not the remotest probability, he cgu!a
not be installed in the Office, becGGsa
the tonstitution Of the Safe erpres'y
prohibits ii.
The people Of Rhode lsinnd very
naturally prefer to have Rhode Island
men elected to Office, especially itass
Of importance and we know this, sals
State is not SO far deficient in cour..
tent men that she is compelled to to 70
the State ofNew York to seed ID Lier.
tenant Governor. This question It VGs
Of much importance, in a legal poial ct
view, and in that only there is ne ths
slightest Glance Of the election O. hf.
Lawrence, or any Of the gentleme. wn,
arc associated with him on the NCke,.
The Wings have the power TO eject
their own candidates by more than a
thousand majority and they will Z 60.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27
MiLLARD FILLMORE.

Blythe locoiocos in this part of the
State are good deal troubled since
il has been shown that Mir. Lawrence is
no, eligible to the Office Lieu. Gov
ernor. They probably made the nomi
nation in 1t hurry, about the Time Mut
timber cracked, and did not stop 10 re
fleet apon lis eligibility. Will hey run
Mr.. Lawrence, notwithstanding this,
or will they put mp some other man
who is il citizen of Rhode island
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

The Steamer Sultan. fom Cons,auti-
nope. has reached London with arch
cargo Of articles for the Worlds Fair
1t is stated that assurances to the amount
Of 81 100000 have been effected in Lon
don on jewelry alone, which is TO be sent
from France To the Exhibition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27
TURK Ely

The Turkish troops have beaten the
insurgents Of Mostar, at Bozzi. Ac-
cordiig to Il communication from Omer
Pacha, from Bosnia, Mehemet Pacha,
who was escaping to Austria, was sez-
ed and carried to Bosnia Serai. The
Pack of Travnick was also arrested, at
Belgrade, and sent of to Constantine
pie.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

A Masonic Stale Convention me, at
Albany. New York, II few days since
for the purpose OF establishing an AsA
lnm for the support Of INDECENT masons
their widows and orphans. The con-
venlon was perfectly harmonious re-
srecting the project.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27
AUSTRIA.

Advlccs from Vienna OF the 10Th ut.,
mention that widely extended con
spiracy had been discovered, which was
to fleet 4 general insurrection IN The
4th Of March. Nearly one hundred
persons were arrested amoug whom
were citizens and officers on hal! pay.
A portion OF tie garrison, supposed 10
be implicated in the plot, were immcdi
ately removed 10 tie provinces.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

An engraver OF Edinburg, it is sta
ted, intends to exhibit a the World Fair
in London, Il piece ofgoId which, though
so small that an ordinary pin's head may
cover it, contains the whoIe::of tie Lords
Prayer engraved upon it.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

Ds-A wag in Boston says that the
Freeeoilrrs in the Massachusetts Lcgls-
lalure will not need to employ BARRIERS
fora year they have been so closely
shaved by the Democrats.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

be enabled 10 fly or secre,e themselves
The force may be wanted sometimes 10
! project the officer after il is made anu
I ~ prevent IA rescue. | would, therefore,
Suggest that this section be modified. by
dec airing that nothing therein contain
ell sdaii be Construed 10 require any pre-
vious proclamation ; when the Muil Il
are called forth, either To repel invasion,
10 execute u e laws or To suppress COM
binatlon against them, and that the
President may make such cal! and
, ace such Militia under the conlr
vi any civil officer OF the United States
10 aid him in executing the law or sup
pressing such combinations, and while
SO employed, they shall be paid by and
subsisted at the expense OF the United
States Congress not probably advert
ing TO the difference between the Mil
itia and the Regular Army by the act
of March 3D., 1897, authorizing the
President 10 use the Land aud Naval
force Of the United States for the same
purposes for which he might call forth
The Mil ia, and subject 10 the same
proclamation. But, the power OF the
President under the Constitution as
Commander oil the Army and Navy is
general, aud his duty to see the laws
faithfully executed is general, and posi-
tive, and the act # 1897 ought not 10
be construed as evincing any disposition
OF Congress 10 limit or restrain this
Constitutional authority. |: may be
well that Congress should modify or ex-
plain this act IN regard TO It's provisions
Tor The employment Of her Army and
Navy oiihe United States, as we'll as
that IN regard 10 calling forth ihe Mil
ltIa. II is supposed not to be doubtful
that al cltlzeus, whether enrolled in the
Militia or not, may be summoned as
menlbers Of tn, Posse Comilatus, eith-
er by the Marshal or Commissioner
according TO law and that il is ther du-
~ 10 obey such summons, but perhaps
IL may be doubted whether the Marshal
or a Commissioner can summon as the
Posse C"mllalus AN organized militia
force. acting under its ow appropriate
officers. Without the consent oi such ofi
GERS. This point may deserve the con
slderIion OF Congress. | use The oc-
caslon 10 repeat the assurance, that,
80 lar as depends on me, the laws
shall be frithiuly executed, and all
iorcble opposition to them suppressed,
and To tins end, am prepared to exer-
else, whenever II may become necessa-
ry, the power ConsllurionaIly invested
in me, 10 the fullest extent. l am iuliy
persuaded that the great majority oi
the people OF this country are warmly
and strongly attached 10 the Constitu-
fI.., no, nt I,,t,, 81
support OF the Government, and The
maintenance OF law. am persuaded
that their earnest wishes and The line
Of my Constitutional duty concur ;and
| doubt not, iirnness, moderation and
prudence, strengthened and animated
by the general opinion OF the people,
will prevent the repetition Of occurren-
ces disturbing tie pubac. peace, and
reproduced 10y all good mcu.
MlLLARD FILLMORE.
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GERMANY.

The grand Duke Of Merklenburg-
Schwcin has issued an ordinance for
bidding public meetings and political a.
socIallons, without leave from The Min
lister OF the Interior, OH pain or fine and
imprisonment He says such meetings
have had obstructive effect in his do.
u,ipi,n. .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

Mazzini Is reported TO be al Geneva,
actively engaged in recruiting for
revolutionary movement in Italy. The
expedition is to land on the Neapoitan
territory. 1t is calculated that the Nea-
poiitin army will be routed in the first
encounter, and that it is to be consid-
cred as the signal for a general rising
all over Italy. Some other vague sto-
rics are connected with this statement.
DENMARK AND TIE DUTCHIES.
The new Federal Government Of
Ho!stcin was installed on the I'd inst.
All natives # Schleswig, prisoners Of
war have been released and xent home,
via FIensburg. The remainder Of tho
PRISONERS will follow.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-27

interference on the part ofeculesiastics in
the civil affairs oi the realm. In his
own Church he had always opposed any
measure calculated to encroach upon u =
civil supremacy in this realm. If that
was the case as regarded the Church Of
England, which he believed was he
most consonant with the manle nance Of
civil freedom, how much stronger must
be his opposition to any attempt on the
part Of the Pope to establish supremacy
in this realm.
In recent times there has been put
forth from the Church of Rome opinions
abhorrent to every lover Of civil and re-
ligious liberty. Among the books prohib-
itted 20 be read by the Church OF Rome
were such books as Robertson's histo-
ries and Scapula's Lexicon. When he
saw such dongs as these, his objections
were aroused. H. proposed that no
House should resist the introduction Of
the Ultramontane system.
The venerable Rev. Dr.. Pye Smith,
a Congregational clergyman, well
known by his geological pursuits and
publications, died at his residence, Gull
ford, Surrey, on the 5th inst.
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
The Presl dents doiaton bill had
been almos. unanimously reported, by
the committee 10 whom it was referred.
with recommendation that it be re-
jected, A national subscription is talked
of il the till is rejected by the Assem-.
blv
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-07-31
EgOusagOmuc Railroad.
Winter Arrangement.

Winter Arrangement.
The Cars on TINS road ran III connection with
the New York and New Haven, and Western
Railroads.
MORNING TRAIN for State Line. Albany,
and Pittsfeli, leaves B,idgedGrt at 1890
NJ. on the arrival of the a. M. Express from
New York and the second Accommodation
FRAN llom New Haven, and the Nauga' uck
Trainlrom Waterbury,.
EVEN NC TRAIN leaves Bridgeport at 5,45
P. NJ on the arrival Of the P. M. Express
1rain from New York the 100 p, Nj. Train
from New Eaven, and the Naugatuck Train
from Winsted.
Passengers 90 directly through to Albany by
these trains without changing cars.
Trains leave State Line at 0 A. NJ. and
3.l5 p. NJ. OH arrival OF the morning and eve
ming trains from Albany aDc arrive in Bridge
port al 81 and ~ P. NJ.
Trains run from Pitstield ntersecting the
Albany and New York trains at Van Dusen
vile.
Freight Trains cave B,iJsepor, every morn>
ing at o'clock.
c. a. KIRKLAND, Superintendent.
Bridgeport, Dec. Is, 1850, 81
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20 Farmers,

THE subscribers are now inufacturinl
and keep for sale the Patent Premium GRAS:
HOPPER PLOUGH. which took four prcni'
um1 at the Llichiield County Fair in the fall
OF 1850, and were highly recommended b.
the committee of the State Fair at a lbany, ant
the Duchess County Fair. We reccomme nj
this Plough to give eatire satisfaction. fprop
erlv used, and to require less draft by one
quarter. than any other now in use. We hav,
three kinds. viz: the Common. the Side Hill
and The Corn Plough.
We Recommend the Side Hin Plough
being equally as good Tor level ground as III,
Common:
HOTCKKISS & IIIrCHCOCK.
Sharon, April 23I 1881, 50