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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14
r. A correspondent of the N. Y. Ex-

tt A correspondent Of the N. 7. Ex-
pres. writes, under date Of Coopcr's
town, July 29lh-"Mr. Coopers health
continues 10 lail, but he is still able to
rde, il assisted in and out Of his carri-
age. Right Rev. Bishop Delaney, oil
the Diocese of Wcstcrs New York, ad-
minislcred the rite Of confirmation at
Christs Church last Sunday morning,
and Mr. Cooper was among the re-
cipienis."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

UPProvidence ia infested again with
set of inccndiary scoundrels who are
determined TO destroy the city. Within
the last few days there have been some
dozen fires; on Tuesday night property
to the amount oil 100000 was destroyed.
We trust that the rascals viii be caught
and punished to the utmost extent Of the
law. Hanging is almost too good for
such Williams.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

DEATH OF NJ. DAGUERRE.-.Thc death
Of the celebrated discoverer Of the da-
guerreotype, took place suddenly ut
Brie, village near. Paris, recently
He distinguished himself early as n
scene painter, by the happiness Of his
effects in light and shade. The chapel
Of Glenthorn, at the Ambgn, the Rising
Of the Sun in Les Mexicains, were sa-
luted by the audience with enthusiastic
applause. His inventive genns then
erected the Diorama. Every one re-
members the series of enormous pictures
Of Cathcdrals Of Alpine scenery, pro.
ducing almost the effect of illusion upon
the spectator, and diversified by mag ical
changes oflight, which NJ. Dagucrre
exhibited in the Regents Park, London.
Later, he succeeded in immortalizing
his name, by fixing the image of the
camera obscura, and realizing in an
instant, effects which leave at an i'm
measurable distance the most elaborate
ly finished engraving.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

MADAME EBisCAcciANri.-A writer in
Paris says:-'Signora Eliza Biscaccian-
H. an American primd donna, is in Par
ip, enjoying good health, and pursuing
her studies in music. Her fine voice
has very much improved, aud have no
doubt that, on her first trip to the Uni
ted States, shc will meet with immense
euccess
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

Miss Catherine Hayes has lett Lon
don for Paris. where she will remain
during the interval preceding her de-
parture !or the United State. She has
refused many tempting offers, reserving
her entire powers until she makes her
first appearance in New York.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

~ Judge Woodbury's address be-
fore The House OF Convocation OF Trim
ity College, at Hartford is spoken of as
a beautifully written paper, bu, it was
not delivered IN a tone of voice sufficient
ly strong TO ill the church, and many
we're disappointed in not hearing it dis
tinctly. The subject was" "Thc Inde
pendence of Thought"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

A dandy, remarked one summer day
that the weather was 80 excessively hot
that when he put his head IN basin Of
water !, fairly boiled, received for reply,
"Thcn sir, you have enli's head coup
ut very little expense"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

pMiss Frederika Bremen, the Swe-
dish authoress, Is now at Nahant II
is said that she will visit Salem and
the White Mountains before proceed
ing TO New York TO embark for South
ampton carly in September.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

MORTALITY IN BRooxLYN-The num-
Der Of deaths for the week ending Au
gust 2, are reported to be 7S, Of which
there are males 46; females SO adults
26 ; children So.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14
Tnuru IS vALUABLE.-Ev Every sufcrc

,Jo,a Dyspepsia must try the Oxygena
ted Lttcrs, and prove to their own sat
isG,clion that this disease can be cured,
no matter how discouraging the symp-
toms. This medicine acts like charm
in giving tone and energy 10 the stom-
nch and whole system.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

One Of our exchange papers, in an
nouuciug tie opening Of a new ceme-
.-y .oys Mr.--had the pleasure
IF btig 'ho fret individual buried
there
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

HuNGARIAN ReruGuEs.-The Packet
ship Devonshire, Capt IIovey, which
arrived at New York Saturday morn
ing, brought as passengers iorty-Seven
Hungarians from Turkey, among
whom are several military and civil
officers olrank under the late provisional
Government of Hungary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

ITThe Hop at the Ocean House,
Tuesday evening, was numcrously at
tended by the beauty and fashion Of the
place, al this time.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

the Union 2"
Aug. /, 1851.
DEAR Sir IL have received your
letter oil the goth July
The Constitution of the United States
recognisev no right Of secession as exist
ing in the people ofany-one State or any
number Of States. II 10 not a limited
confederation, but government, and it
proceeds upon the idea that it is to be
perpetual like other forms of govern
ment subject only to be dissolved by
revolution.
| confess I can form no idea of seces-
sion but as the result Of a revolutionary
movement. How lie it possible, for in
stance, that South Carolina should Sc
cede and establish government foreign
10 that of the United States, thus divid-
ing Georgia, which does lot secede,
from the rest OF the Union 2
Depend upon it, my dear sir, that the
secession Of any ono State would be but
the first step in u process which mus {
inevitably break up the entire Union in
to more or fewer parts.
What said at Capon Springs was an
argument addressed to the North, and
intended to convince the North that if
by its superiority of numbers, j, should
defeat the operation Of a plain, undoubt-
cd and undeniable Injunction of the con-
stitu,ion, intended for the special pro-
lection of the South, such Il proceeding
must necessarily end in the breaking up
Of the government-that is to say, in a
revolution. | am, dear sir, with respect,
your obd't servt. DANIEL Webster.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

DAmong the arrivals at tho Ocean
House We notice Dr. Mayo, author Of
"Kaloolah," the "Berbcr," &c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

es-Among the arrivals AT the Bellevue
House we notice Hon. John II. Clifford,
Attorney General Of Massachusetts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-14

Tue RioHr OF STATE TO SEcEDE
FROM THE Unlos.--The following is the
rep.y Of Mr.. Webster to a letter from
a gentleman in North Carolina, contain
ing the interrogatory-"Do you believe
that State has right to secede from
the Union Z"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13
NEw ORLEANS, August 2.


The Alabama at this port brings two weeks
later intelligence from California.
Another dreadful fire visited San Francisco on
the 22d June, laying in ashes the very heart of
the city. The fire extended ten squares, burn
ing through Montgomery, Dupont, Washington,
Merchant and other streets, which comprises the
business portion of the city The loss is vari-
ously stated at from two to five millions of dol
lars. The fire was the work of an incendiary
who has been arrested by the Vigilance Com
mttee.
Active preparations were being made to re-
build the burnt district, and already several SUBJ
stantial buildings are in progress of erection.
There has been a number of additional cases
of Lynch Law, and crime still prevails to fear
full extent.
The agricultural prospects of the State con-
tinue favorable
From the mines reports are conflicting, but are
generally favorable. The quartz diggings con-
tinue to yield well.
Indian disturbances are still of frequent &C.
currence.
In the markets, since the fire, there has been
more inquiry for some descriptions of goods,
but the large and continually increasing stock
keep prices low.
Flour quiet and steady.
Cement and brick in fair request.
Provisions only in moderate demand.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

TERRITORY OF Enthusiastically we have
tidings of interest from our new territorial pos
sessions. These items of intelligence show the
rapid advances constantly making in civiliza-
ton and Improvement. In Utah, as we learn
from late New Orleans papers, the first ground
was broken on the great Salt Lake and Noun
tain Railway, on the first of May last. The en-
tire track is to be of wood. The Mormon
Temple will not be commenced until the COM
pletion of that road. Indian depredations con-
tinue on that distant frontier
Chicago Journal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

AUSTRIAN CoMMERcE.-The whole number
of vessels, ships, large and small coasting craft
and fishing smacks, employed in the commerce
of Austria, is represented to be 6,0S3, making
an aggregate tonnage of 259,5S3-which is less
than is built by the United States in a single
year. The entire number of seamen composing
the marine force of the above named State, in
IS49, was 27,3S6.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

DEMONSTRATIONS FOR CUBA.--A very large
and enthusiastic meeting was held at New Or
leans on the Goth ult., in relation to the present
struggle in Cuba. Capt James Stockton pre-
sided, and the meeting was addressed by Judge
Walker, General Houstan. General Lopez, and
others. series of resolutions were passed
aud committee appointed to collect contribu-
tons to aid the Cuban patriots.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

Sw1TzERLAND.-Total population of the con-
federtion 2,425,000. Total number of families
in the confederation, $4,000, giving an average
of five persons to each family. There are $780,
900 land owners; about one out Of six inhabi-
tants; and $4,000 taverns, equal to one for
los inhabitants.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

AUSTRIAN EMPIRE.-This government has
just published officially, census tables, from
which it appears that the Empire comprises 49,
l23096 square geographical miles. Total pop
ulation by last census amounts TO 37,444OS3
souls, of which l2,096,s5O belong to the prov
inces of the German Confederation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

CoUNTERFEIT.-There is a counterfeit five on
the Bank of Sullivan, N. " in circulation
The engraving and general appearance of the
bill is excellent, rendering detection very diff
cult. 1t is darker than the original, and the sig
natures are not exact limitations. 1t will require
very close examination to distinguish the coun-
terfet from the genuine. n Y. Mirror.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13


ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-The lines of
all the contemplated routes of the Central Rail
road in Illinois have been run, and Col. Mason
has in person been over them all. He has been
disinterested observer, having not a cents
worth of property nor even an acquaintance pri-
or to his coming in the State. These consider
atoms, added to his proverbial impartiahty
wherever he has been an engineer before, will
attach great weight to his recommendations.
In his observations he has, of course, looked
to the good of the company alone. He now
goes to New York city to lay at once his obser-
vations before the Board, who will determine
the route in each case and order it put under
contract.
The company will, as it has the means, at
once complete all parts of the route adopted
that will pay expenses, reservng the less profit
able works until the last. The twenty miles
between La Sale and the Aurora Branch juno
ton will of course be finished at once which will
open direct communication from Chicago to
the head Of navigation on the Illinois river.
There is no doubt either but the route from
Chicago to the Kankakee river will pay very
large per centage now. Of course this will also
be put under contract this fall, and we suppose
several other parts of the road will be put un-
der contract according as they may be reported
upon for immediate profit Chicago Dem.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

MORE MURDERS IN MISUNDERSTANDING the
last few days three more murders have been add
ed to the many which have taken place in this
State since the adjustment of the death penal
ty. We cannot say positively that all this hor-
rid increase of crime arises from the substitution
of Imprisonment for the gallows, but believe that
some portion Of it may be traced to this change
of punishment. And this must be the feeling in
Detroit, where we have heard several, heretofore
strongly opposed to capital punishment, express
the opinion that society requires its re-instatc-
ment.
Week before last Frank Fellows stabbed and
killed VIM. Burke at a house of ill-fame in De-
troit On the next sabbath in the the same
city, while passing along Jefferson avenue, we
saw a crowd gathered around what appeared to
be grocery, when we sent boy across the
street to ascertain the cause Of the excitement
He returned and stated that Mr.. WEIGH had
stabbed his son-in-law Alexander Boyce---that
the floor was covered with blood and Boyce dy-
ing. These scenes, with the attempts at whole
sale murder on the Central Railroad, are well
calculated to make an unfavOable and unjust
impression abroad as TO the character OF our
State and to cause our citizens to enquire into
the cause of the fearful increase of crime in our
midst. No one wants the death penalty if soci-
ty can be protected as well without it, while
many do not want it in any event. But what
shall be done? Monroe Commercial.
The deaths in Chicago, for the month of Ju-
ly, amount to 67--of which 80 were children.
Walter Butler, one of the most promnentcit-
liens of Chicago, died at his residence in that
city. on Friday njUht last, FIX. paper
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

Forty-eight hours is now the common travel
ling time from Chicago to Albany, and we don't
see how il can be much quckened.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13
New York. Aug. 5. 1851


PoRTUGAL.-There are rumors of a mnste-
rial crisis, Saldana not commencing confidence
as was expected. In one regiment u revolt has
actually broken out, but it was promptly quel-
led by the Duke.
MISUNDERSTANDING were becoming more
frequent.
TURKEY.--The relations between the Porte
and Pacha of Egypt are becoming more uneasy,
through the desire of the Sultan to bring the
Pacha into strict subsection, which he resists.
ENGLAND.--In the British Parliament there is
nothing of interest. The Papal Bill after an
attempt by Lord Montague to exclude Ireland
from its operation, passed through committee
in the House of Lords by large majority, and
was to be read the third time on the week fol-
lowing.
The number Of persons visiting the Crystal
Palace the 26th was 10000.
The harvestin Ireland promises WE'LL There
is no truth in the report that the potatoe rot
had appeared.
A number of gentlemen with Lord Ashbur-
ton at their head, had formed an association for
the purpose of inducing the government of
England to establish uniform postage on letters
to all parts of the world
The remains of the late Hon. Richard Lalor
Shiel are to be taken from Florence to Ireland
at the expense of the British Government.
BosToN, Aug 5, 1851.
Hon. Daniel Webster and family arrived at
the Revere House yesterday. They will re-
main several days.
The steamer Europa arrived at o'clock this
morning. She left Liverpool on the Goth, ma
king the passage in nine days and seventeen
hours.
FLORENCE, Ala. Aug. 5, 1851.
Londordale county, two precincts to hear
from, Geo. Shields, Union Democrat, 1872; Col
Ter accession Democrat, 4S2.
Congress--Houston, Union DEM, 85l; Hub
bard, accession DEM, sos.
State Standardization, Union wing, 1861 /;
Smith, accession 760.
For State Representatives the Union candi-
dates are elected by large majorities.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

The Galena g. Chicago Union Railroad Co.
has determined to fence its road on both sides
throughout the entire line, 1t is to be of cedar
posts and pine boards.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

ARKANsAs.--The farmers have raised fine
crops of wheat and oats, and corn looks fine.
Health of the people good.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

~ The New York Herald of the end inst,
contains ten columns closely printed matter, re-
lating to insurrectionary movements in Cuba,
and movements in the United States, of those
who sympathize with the natives of that Island
in their struggle to throw off the despotic gov
eminent of Spain, which has become intolerably
oppressive. We can only glance at the rise
and progress of this attempt for freedom, which
bids fair to result in their speedy independence,
at present The pronunciamento for indepen-
dence was made on the 4th of July, at Puerto
Principe, on that day the government troops
previously sent out to make prisoners Of any
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES up with the guerilla par
ty of Joaquin Aguero at the foot of the Cascarro
Mountains. The Cuabans numbered 200, and
the Spaniards, 800 men, after a sharp engage
ment, the Spaniards fled; their captain and
twenty others killed, and eighteen wounded.
The Cubans had only three wounded, and none
killed Twelve Spaniards deserted to the Gu
ban side. The insurgents increased rapidly, to
one thousand men, and are stationed in compa-
MES Of two hundred among the strong holds
near Principe, drilling and augmenting their
numbers. Great excitement exists among the
people, and general raising is prevented only
by the large number of soldiers, consisting of
four thousand in the garrison. Yet, General
Lemery did not pursue the Cubans, for fear of
a rising, but sent to Havana for two thousand
more troops, four hundred and fifty miles dis
tant. We extract the following, from the
Daily Wisconsin:
The proclamation of the Cuban insurgents
appears in the eastern papers, and occupies two
or three columns. 1t is an able document, and
sets forth the grievances under which the Span
ish provinces on this side the Atlantic, have been
laboring for so many years. The system of
espionage, Punishment and confscation on slight
pretexts-the gag upon free movements and
free speech-the exclusion of Cubans from all
State ofiices---the deprivation of Cuba of all
the rights enjoyed by Spaniards--the unlimited
powers Of the Governor General-the perma-
nent existence of Court Martial--the immense
taxes and exactions-and finally, the refusal of
the Court of Spain to listen to any appeal for
relief-all these are set forth as the ground of
an open rebellion, and an appeal to the Sons of
Cuba and the friends of liberty generally Pen
insulars, or natives of Old Spain, are also call
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

PROGRESS OF TExAs.-A correspondent of
the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce. writing from
Texas says that the Trinity River is to be the
great thoroughfare of trade and travel for some
thirty or forty counties of the State. into which
one hundred thousand emigrants are expected
to enter in 1862. He adds that he had just
met Major Howe and lady, with a large compa-
ny of Scotch lads and lasses," en- route to their
colony of Kent on the Upper Brazos. They
are reported to be the advance party Of very
large number of Scotch men and women
who are getting ready to emigrate to Tex
as in the next Autumn and Spring.
Chicago Journal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

New Bedford is to contribute block of gran
lite for the National Monument, with, as a de-
vice, the sculptured figure of sperm whale,
wounded with lance and harpoon. The date
/" 1851" is carved upon the body, and the whole
device is ornamented with scroll work. Over
all appears the simple inscription, "New Bed
ford" in characters of appropriate magnitude.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13
State Democratic Convention.

State Democratic Convention. tf
To- A Democratic State Convention for the nom
nation of Governor, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and
the transaction of such other business as may prop
erly be brought before the same, will convene on
Wednesday, the first day of October next, at clev
EN- o'clock i'm the forenoon, at the City Hail. in the
city of Detroit. Ottawa County is entitled to two
GEO Il. HAND,
CHAUNCEY JosLIN JOHN p. Cook,
JAMES l.. GLEN, CHAs. E. STEWART,
ALFRED WILLIAMS, CHAs. III. TAYLOR,
Democratic State Central Committee.
Detroit, July 80 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

Interments OH the 2Sth ult. in st. Louis, were
26-of cholera, 8.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

~ We publish this week the call Of the
Democratic State Central Committee, for State
Convention, to be held at Detroit, on the first
day of October next, at eleven o'clock in the
forenoon, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for Governor and Lieut. Governor.
We hope the Committee of this County will
furnish us with a notice of Democratic Coun-
ty Convention, for the purpose Of choosing two
delegates to attend the State Convention in
good season. We suggest to the County Com
mittee, the propriety of giving notice in their
CALL that new basis of representation, for all
future County Conventions, will be introduced
for the action Of the coming Convention, de-
signed to make the representation from the diff
ferent towns, more on an equal scale, than here
tofore. The population of the several towns
is designed as the basis.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

~ The term of the Circuit Court, for this
County, the Hon. GEORGE MARTIN, presiding,
was held last week, being the first term for
more than one year. All of the business was
fixed up in about four hours. Then came the
departure of the Court and its retinue, to return
no more until next spring, unless special term
should be ordered and held, for the trial of one
or more criminals now in JAIL
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

tOlore. Lie population VI Vic oo'ei"i TWINS
is designed as the basis.
~" We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of the Artists Union, of Gin
cinnatti. Any person can become n subscriber
by sending their names, with five dollars, to the
editor of this paper, who has been appointed as
Honorary Secretary.
Each subscriber will receive for the year 1856
two splendid engravings, already handsomely
framed, one of Mounts celebrated pictures of
Catching Rabbits" and beautiful print of
Washington" after Stuart's celebrated por-
trait, which is considered by all, to be the most
correct, and lfe-like representation of the faith
er of his country, now eXtant. The two pic
tures are worth more than five dollars, besides
each subscriber, stands his chance of drawing
one magnificent painting, worth twenty times
the amount Of his subscription. In addition
each subscriber will receive from the date o.
his subscription, the Western Artists Journal
a monthly publication, devoted to literature
and the fine arts Two splendid engravings il
frames--one chance for magnificent painting
and monthly Journal all for the small sun
of five dollars. Hand over your money, will
your names, at once the drawing takes place
the first of September--no time to spare.
|
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-13

LN"f''''N' 1e''Nt
We endorse the above, knowing it to be true,
and that HARRY is one that never looks back,
after putting his hand to the plough--especially
when taking care of the interests of his favor
lite Grand River. If he was lo-co-fo-co we
should have no doubt remaining on our minds,
as to the result Of the next election for Presi-
dent