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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TUESDAY MORNING, ia

TUESDAY MORNING, Jan. 2S.
HousE.-Act providing for the plac-
ing Of insane persons in Butler Hospit-
al. on certain conditions was offered by
Mr.. f. II. Hazard, and appropriately
referred.
Mr.. Porter called for the re 'oIutions
introduced by him AT the October se,-
sion. providing that in voting Tor any
officer in Grand Committee the mem-
bcrs Of the General Assembly email
place their names Oh the back Of their
ballots. and that their ballots shall be
come matter Of record.
The Speaker said the resolution was
in the hands Of the Judiciary Commit
tee.
Mr.. Porter moved that the Committee
be discharged from the further consid
GRAFTON of the resolutions.
The motion prevaied-aycs q, nays
l7.--The resolutions were then taken
mp.
Tho resolutions were discussed at
some length, and while they were under
discussion the House adjourned.
Afternoon.
Housu.--Act to incorporate the vii
low Cemetery Company, at Newport,
was passed.
Act to incorporate the Trustees oI
the Naihewson street Methodist Epls
copal Church, was passed.
Resolve directing the clerks to fur
nish the members of the House viii
such newspapers - not exceeding
three per day for each member---as the
members may direct ; was called up by
Mr.. Cranston, and adoptcd--ayes q
noes lS.
Resolve apportioning to the schoo
money according to the census Of 1856
-.-under the direction olthe School Com
!, mis.oner.--was offered by MIR. Sesor
nd adopted.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Hungarian. correspondent of
one OF the Paris papers writing from
Constantinople, says that orders have
been issued for the speedy conveyance
to Liverpool OF nearly two hundred
Hungarian refugees, who have been re-
eident at Chouma. A vessel has been
provided by the Turkish Government
furnished with every hing necessary TO
secure the comfort of the voyagers, be-
side. donation TO each Of a small sum
of money. The impression is that.nearly
the whole Of the refugees will embark
at Liverpool for the United States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

RAILROAD AcCIDENT.-W learn that
an lrishman, name unknown, was in
stantly killed yesterday afternoon, near
the Natick depot on the Boston and
Worcester Railroad. He attempted to
cross one track asa freight train was
passing up, and probably not observing
the passenger train from Milford, which
was coming down at the moment, on the
other track, was knocked down by it,
and run over, his body being most shock
ngly crushed. Boston Journal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06
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at the end Of the year.

From n Havana letter in the Tri-
bune we learn that Jenny Lind was
Kissed by portion of the audience at
one Of her concerts in that city. lfBar-
nun had put his prices for tickets at the
opera rates il is said he might have
made 500, 900 instead of losing SIS, 900;
but he thought the Havernnese were
good for any amount; and so, ir grasp
ing at too much, he lost all Jenny was
living outside the walls with Barnum
and his daughter. They would leave
for New Orleans in the Ohio. Jenny
will be in New York by the 10th of A
pril. She will not 60 to England in
July or August, but will remain in the
United States professionally another
season! This Is the latest report.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

~ We are mortified in beng COM
peIled to announce TO our readers this
morning, the election Of Charles Il.
James, Of Providence. to the United
States Senate, for six years from the
fourth Of March next. This act 10 a
damnable disgrace TO the hitherto gal
liant Wing State OF Rhode Island. Mr..
James il an out-and-out Free Trade
Locoioco and he is the man who has
been elected by the Manufacturing
State Of Rhode Island to seat in the
Senate. This act has been consum-
mated while there is a clear Wing ma
jorty OF over thirty in the General As
sembly, on point ballot. The Whigs,
or some Of those calling themselves
Wings, have not only permitted this
disgraceful thing to be done, but they
have participated in it. They have
bolted from the party, and they have
refused TO operate with the party, by
declining TO be bound by the decision
of the Caucus. Among those who have
thus betrayed the party, and who have
acted and voted against the party-or-
ganization are some from the county
of Newport, yes, even and from the
town Of Newport. We have not the
time or patience, now to talk about
this matter but these men will be call
ed to a strict account by the party at
proper time and they will be held res
ponsible for their iniquitous conduct,
and their base betrayal Of the conf
dence which the Wing party reposed
in them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

L. Counterfeit gold dollars are in
circulation. The Philadelphia Bulletin
was shown one well calculated TO de-
ceive the unwary. On examination,
however, it neither looks nor feels like
the genuine, and the letters and devices
want the sharp, well defined character
Of the true coin. 1t is made of pewter
or some other base metal, plated over
with gold. A little caution will prevent
the circulation Of these little deceivers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Taration of Ministers.---The bill to
repel the statue exempiing the property
Of Ministers of the Gospel, to the am
cunt Of 81 500, from a taxation was or
dered to a third reading in the Assem-
bly.of New York, on Monday. 1t will
probably pass the House. The leading
argument in favor of this measure is.
that that clause in the old Constitution
which precluded Ministers from holding
political Offices, has been repealed and
that, therefore, thel reason for the ex-
smption no longer exists.---[M Y. Err
press.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06
FOREIGN ITEMS BY THE ARCTIC

1t is expected that the Russell Ad-
ministratIon will be dissolved on the
meeting of Parliament, the opposition
will be formidable. Lord Stanley, il is
rumored. would then be called to the
head of government. A strong effort
will be made to obtain repeal of the
window tax and the duty on paper
Galway is again urged in strong
terms as packet station for American
steamers.
Preparations tor the Worlds Fair
are progressing on a most extensive
scale. 1t is said that the Great Britain
steamship will be ready to sail for New
York in April, to bring over Il /" host" Of
visitors.
Ellen and VIM. Crafts, the fugitive
slaves, had arrived at Liverpool he had
started for Edinburgh and she was
staying at the house of the Rev. Fran
CTS Bishop.
Four hundred and sixty-sx emigrants
lately y embarked at Liverpool for New
Orleans, on their way TO the Mormon
settlement in the valley of the Great
Salt Lake. The emigrants were from
all parts of England. 2S0 lore were to
sail in few days for the same destina-
ton.
The large mandatory of Mcssrs.
Wallace, Watchousts Il Thompson,
Manchester, was lately destroyed by
fire. Loss f22, 900.
Paris was perfectly tranquil. The
Assembly continues 10 sit as usual. At
meeting held at the house of NJ. Mole,
il was determined, by large majority,
TO oppose the Presidents intention of get
Ting rid of General Changarnier and, if
necessary, to name the General, Presi-
dent of the Assembly, and place 10000
men at his disposal; F; bur General Oudi-
not arriving, this decision was some
what shaken by powerful speech from
that officer, warning the meeting Of the
dangerous position in which they were
placing the country. The meeting sep
Grated undecided how to act.
Hamburgh is now occupied by Prus-
sian troops only, in case the Duches
propose an active resistance to the pro-
ceedings Of Prussia and Austria.
Letters from Turin Of the 4th inst,
announce the death at Aleppo Of the
Polish General Bcm. He died in the
Turkish faith, and was buried with mil
ilary honors.
A tempest broke out at Nugaia, on
he 81 Dec, where a tribe, generally
established its camps l9S persons, 3O5,
900 sheep, 10000 horses, 400 cameIs,
and 800 oxen were killed.
In the year 1916 the production of gold
was fl ,290 900 ; in 1913, prior to the
discovery Of California, it was &c, 100,
600, 9th e whole increase having arisen
in Russia) but in 1850 it was Ga. 100,
! 600 ;. Of which no less than ElO.OOO,-
O00., was contributed from the en-
tirely new source-California
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06
DARK Foe IN AMsTERDAM.-A letter
rom Amsterdam (Holland) states that

DARK II OG IN AMSTkHDAM.-A ~ lclttr
rom Amsterdam (Holland) states that
on the 22d December so thick a fog en-
veloped that capital that it was impos-
sible to see yard ahead. The police
Immediately set TO work and tied ropes
from tree 10 tree along the quays, and
from distance TO distance in the princi-
pal streets, and barrels smeared with
pitch were set on fire in many places, to
throw light to some little distance
In the evening the gas lights were found
To be of little service, and the inhabi-
itants were called on to put candles in
their windows. Notwithstanding all the
precautions taken several accidents oc-
Cured. About twenty persons fell into
the canal, but were all Immediately
rescued. A young man OF eighteen who
took it into his head TO cut some of the
cords along the canal Of Heerengracht
soon after fell into the water and was
drowned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

iLf The State House. now building
at Columbus, the capital of Ohio, is to be
3O4 feet long by lS4 wide. The height
of the walls. to the top of the blocking
course, will be 62 ieet to the top Of the
rotundo lao feet. A great part Of the
labor upon the edfice is done by con-
vcts. When completed it will be one of
the handsomest structures in the United
States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

COINCIDENCE OF lNvtNTioSs.-A letter
writer in Washington states that very
frequently patents are granted to differ
ent persons for the same invention, the
parties having had their minds led to the
same train ofthought from the existence
of the same difficulties. Thus some
time ago, a patent was granted tor a
certain churn, but before this could
have been known far beyond the walls
of the patent office two other inventors
each fom different parts of the country,
laid claim to the Identical Improvement.
An interference was accordingly de
clared, that no sooner had the discussion
been made in favor oI'the pa,entee, then
three other inventors were found press
ing their claims to the same invention
II presented an unprecedented case in
the history ofthe patent Office, Of seven
persons, each booa fde inventor, all
claiming the same thing, and about the
same time. and all from different por-
ito ofthe country"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

The Worlds Fatr.-The st. Law
renee has been taken from the Dry
Dock, Brooklyn, and large gang of
carpenters, riggers, &C., are employed
upon her, night and day, in equipping
her for her voyage to London with
Americas contributions to the Worlds
Fair. The ST. Lawrence will probably
sail for London about the middle Of Feb
ruury.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Musicdi. The New York Tribune
has the following statement in regard to
the Hutchinson Family, who are now
giving concerts at the Masonic Tempel
in Boston.
Judson has so far recovered from his
recent alteration Of mind as to be able
TO Join with John and Asa for the pur-
pose OF giving series OF concerts.
The trio sang in Boston on Saturday
evening. The story that two of the
family had become insane is not true.
Sister Abby: the Universal favorite,
whose voice and presence have done
90 much 10 gain for this family their
popularity, is no longer with her BROTH
ers, she having retired to private life
and become a resident Of our own city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

An lrishman had been sick for long
time, and, while in this state, would oc-
casionalIy cease breathing, and his life
would apparently be extinct, for some
time, when he would again come to.
On one OF these occasions, when he had
just awkened from his sleep, his friend
Patrick asked him.
An sure, an ho'Il we know, Jenny,
when you are deadl You're afther wa
King up livery time
Bring me a glass o'grog, Pat, an
shin say TO me-
Here's till ye, Jenny
An II ! don't arise up and dhrink, thin
Bury n.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Col. Benion---A Washington letter
writer says thvt Col. Benton will posi-
lively refuse to enter the Presidential
contest as candidate for the high Of
fce, but that he has another object in
view, long since coveted, &c which he
will now give his attention, viz: n" prep
aration Of his speeches, with noie' and
illustrations, for posthumous pub'jcr-
tion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

EARLY RlslEG.-ln England resides A
venerable minister of great celebrity
both as preacher and writer. For
upwards of sixty years he has main
tained high degree ofpopuarity in his
public character and has been singulary
respected beloved and honored in pre-
yate life. A few years since, the wri-
ter Of these lines, being on visit 10
his house. was not IA little surprised 10
see the good old gentleman, between five
and six o'clock in the morning. working
in his garden with the agility and en-
ergy of young man ; and this on Mon
day morning, after having conducted
two public services on the preceding day
He stated that this was his usual prac-
tice, and source Of health and erjoy-
ment. From youth, he had never
been in bed at six o'clock, except on oc~
casions of real illness, which was of a
rare occurrence.
"Dut" said he, "do not imagine that
il has cost me no effort to rise carly
When young, was much inclined TO
indulge in bed, but being convinced that
| it was a wicked waste Of time, and Il
, bar to improvement, | resolved to put
an end to il. So every night had a
large tasin Of water placed by my bed
side. and the moment | awoke out |
turned, and dipped my head in the water
then you know, sleep was gone, and |
had my senses about me. For short
time lrequired to Toe awakened AZ a ccr-
tain hour, but it soon ceased TO be me-
ccssary | awoke OF my own accord
The only thing required was TO get my
head into the water without entering
into any debates. Any young person
may by this method, successfully cure
himself of wanting to lie a-bed late. |
am not sure that 1t would be ciicctual
for an old sluggard, but it 10 worth maxi
ing the trial"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Tar DRusKARD's LlBERTY.--Drink
promised me Liberty, and ! got it. |
had the lbery TO see my toes poke out
of my boots-thc water had liberty To
90 i'm at the toes and out nj the heels
my knees had the liberty to come out of
my pant.-my elbows had the liberty to
come out of my coat and had the
liberty TO lili the crown off my hat and
scratch my head without taking my hat
of.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

10 The Washington correspondent
Of the New York Tribune says that the
Swiss Government have forwarded y
beautiful stone from the Alps, to be
placed in the National Monument 10
Washington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

b5-A person once said TO father,
whose soa Was noted for laziness, that
he thought his son very much afraid of
work. Afraid of work ~ replied the
father, mot at all, he will lie down and
60 - sleep close by the side of it,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Treason in MSSiSsippi.- The Memphis
(Tenn.) Eagle publishes long letter
from gentleman of high character
Miss, in which it 10 asserted that
fixed and settled purpose exists there TO
drive the state from her loyalty, and
place her in an attitude of hostility to
the Federal Government. The whole
machinery ofthe state government. i'll
Guiding the executive, legislative and
judicial departments, 10 said 10 be dlrec-
ted to that end. The conspiracy IL
described as a most formidable one, as
regards talents, wealth and weight oI
character The correspondent referred
TO says
AT the head orthis formidable array
stands the Executive Of the State,
backed by two of the Judges OF the Su-
preme Court, the Chancellor Of the
State, and every state officer in and
about the capital To these you may
add a long list of gentlemen renowned in
former days for their political zeal and
prowcss on the ro,rrum, who have here
,ofore been as wide apart as the poles,
but who are now found side by side n
battle array against the Federal Union.
They have at their command almost un-
told wealth, and are prepared TO bring
to their services all those countless agen-
cies and facilities. which alas for poor
human nature, are every where TO be
bought for money.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

From tie HaIydr Chronicle Of Jan. %.
Ii DlsrREss.-A vessel, supposed
from Halifax to p. f.. Island, with II
persons Oh board, was fast in the ice
last week off Antgnoshc, IS miles from
land. In anticipation Of their being out
of supplies. Mr.. A. Mcdonald and a
party of Indians had gone oil OH the ice
to their relief.
TnE GREAr SEA RACE.-New York,
Jan q. Over 5000 have been sub
scribed to build clipper ship to make
n race from Liverpool 10 New York
and back with any English clipper.
The owners OF the winning ship to own
both vessels. The American clipper is
to cost 100000. Moses ii. Grinnel is
at the head of the plan.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

ARRIVAL or FuslTlvr SLAVES IN Llv-
rRpooL. We understand that William
aud Ellen Crafts, about whom there
was 90 much excitement in Boston
short time since, reached thi. port by
the Cambria, more ldan a fortnight
AGO but their arrival was made known
only to a few friends in consequence Of
Mrs. Gratis having been attacked by a
severe and serious iIlnc. brought on,
beyond doubt, by the fearful season Of
agitation and suspense she passed
through. Just before escaping from "the
land OF liberty" She ia now convaI-
escent, and is staying at the house ot
the Rev Francis Bishop. Mr.. Crafts
ha, l.lt Liverpool, to meet and consul'
with an American friend at Edinburgh;
but his wife was not well enough to ac-
company him i Liverpool Mercury J
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

TRIAL oF CoMMoDcRE JoNEs. Wash
ington, Jan. 27.-The testimony in the
trial OF Commodore Jones is being con-
cluded. General Walter Jones will put
n M, lsfsn-s n. ,-fow.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

EFFEcTs or RAILRoADs.-As lndica
ting the influence Of Railroads upon the
general prosperity OF any district of ter
ritory through which they pass, and es-
peciaIly in appreciatng the value ofreal
estate, il is stated that before the loca-
ton of the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad through Franklin county, Tenn.
the best lands were worth only from
eight TO ten dollars per acre; and that
since the road was located and the work
of construction commenced, the same
lands have advanced in price 10 from III
teen 10 twenty-five dollars. This shows
an increase of quite ore hundred per
cent. As the road is completed and pat
in operation, the surrounding country
must derive still greater benefits from
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

United STATES SENAToR-RoBERT
RAsToUL JR., was yesterday elected
upon the part Of tae Senate of Massa-
chusetts, a United States Senator for
the short term.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

The bill in favor of Ann c.. Lynch,
the magazine writer, on account of the
revolutionary services of her father,
were passed in the House of Congress
on Saturday, although opposed al
every stage. The lady has been in
Washington all winter. The sum
granted for her relief is not stated.
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ELECTION OF SENATOR.
PIOudeHcs, Jan. 80,
3 o'cl0ck, Il. ".

Jo'tl0ck, i, N.
The GrandCo mmittee met at | o.
clock, this morning, agreeable to ad-
journment, for the purpose of proceed
ing in the election of United States
Senator for six years from the fourth
Of Narch next
The following was the resu, of the
ballotlng -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Boston Piano Fortes.---Mr. Chickering
will send two beautiful pianos TO the
Worlds Fair. They are elegantly
carved, and every respect finished to
the highest state OF perfection.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Charles Il. James was then dcclar-
ed to be duly elected Senator in
Cong "ess for six years from the fourth
of Narch next. in the place Of the
Hon. Albert G. Greene, whose term
Of service then expires. q. ii. n.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

STEAMER ATLAsTlC.-The revenue
schooner Daring, Capt. Darby, sailed
from Halifax ON the 22d bound on IA
cruise TO Sable Island, and subsequently
on cruise in search for the United
States mail steamer Atlantic. The
Chronicle truly remarks, "that this act
Of courtesy and humanity on the part Of
the Provincial Government will, we
doubt not, be appreciated by our friends
across the bay.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Srcsssios.-The Senate OF North
Carolina has rejected, by vote of 81 10
l6, resolution declaring that State
has a right TO seccde from the Union, in
rontra-dis,inc,ion to the right Of rsvolu-
ton
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

FIRST BALLOT.
Whole number, 81.
Necessary to a choice, 49.
For Charles Il. James, "a.
" John Whipple, 80.
James f. Simmons, l9.
Scattering, IL.
No choice.
SECOND BALLOT.
Whole number, 9S.
Necessary to a choice, 90.
For John Whipple, "a.
Charles Il. James, "a.
James f. Simmons, 2l.
Scattering, 9.
No choice.
THIRD BALLOT.
Whole number, 81
Necessary to choice, 40.
For John WhippIe, 80.
Charles Il. James, "a.
James f. Simmons, %.
Scattering. D.
No choice.
FOURTH BALLOT.
Whole number, eS.
Necessary, oO.
For John WhippIe, 50.
I" Charles /, James, 30.
James +. Simmons, %.
Scattering, ..
No choice.
The Grand Committee then adjourn
ed until tomorrow morning, at ii o.
clock, when they will again proceed to
ballot for Senator.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

The following sentiment was private
" proposed at the late entertainment in
honor of Gov. Briggs, at the Adams
House,
The good old ship, The Bay State
the pilot at the helm will steer her a
BOUTWELL,, ifhe keep her steady in the
wake OF the BRIGGS before him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

O. A returned California dog has
made his appearance at his old home,
in Burlington, Iowa, He was the prop
crty Of Mr. Pearson, who came home
by steamer, aud it is supposed that
the dog having been lett behind, took
the most direct route home and made
the overland route alone.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06

Mr. George Wright formally ser
gaant in the U. s. Army. has invented
a machine capable OF turning out $500
pre,ussson ems rs day
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-02-06
PRoviDENcB, Jan. 30.

The two Houses of the General As
sembIy joined in Grand Committee, this
morning, for the purpose Ct proceeding
in the election ola United States Sena-
tor. The result was as follows -