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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14
HERALD OH THE TIMES
CRANST0N & NORMAN.
TERMS--S2 in advance, or 1925
at the end of the year.
PI BLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY MoRNiNs, AT
NO.l27 Thames Street.

FIAT JUsTIrIA. There Is no surcr
way OF subserving the public good. than
by II judicious commentator OF public
officers, when by any excellence OF con-
duct they deserve the commcndatory
benedction, swell done" We are led
into this thought by the very coIhpelcnt
and prompt, though very courteous man
ner, in which our annual tax has been
collected, this year, by Vim. ii. Barker,
Esq, our present Collector, within the
time specified by the vote Of the
Town.
And when i, is recollectcd thar this is
one of the largest amounts ever raised
in our town bv taxation, il certainly is
no small tribute TO the competency of
our present Collector, that it should
have been collected so promptly; and
when il is further remembered iha, Mr.
Barker has been prevented, by The hand
OF Providence, from many OF the engage
mcnts Of business life, it must be exceed
ingly gratifying 10 his own personal
friends, as well rs to every i:lerd OF hu-
manity and true benoyolencc, TO know
that whatever cxtrtions They may II,
any time make in his behalf will be
warranted by his entire competency Hs
an officer, no less than by his generally
admitted moral worth and high lntcgr!.
~ as a man.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

HdiH Of NogtoM.-We are pleased
to learn from the Norfolk papers that
the general health Of that town is now
good, and Ilrit the eases Of bilious fever
lately prevail ing there have nearly all
disappeared. Tie Herald says there
has not been case IN the locality Of
Lltlle aud Broadwalcr streets lor a
week past. The,Bcacon has the follow
ing, which may be oil interest in other
citi' -
4" The board Of health has directed
copperus TO be distributed in considerable
quantity throughout our streets. Ills
article in solution has the property Of
arresring The noxious gas, suIphurated
hydrogen, but has no eiiec, in destroy
ing Iu, rid cllluvia, excepting where the
above gas is concerned. It's use, more
over, as il has been employed, has been
unattended with beneficial rcsults.--By
examining the cutters in which il has
been placed, the reddish appearance
indicats lis having merely orled and
deconposed, whereas, ifIt had comhin-
ed with any sulphuratcd hydrogen, a
black app, arancc would have been pre-
scnird - Lime has also been used by
iduals, but ii has only the effect Of
attracting moisture and carhonic acid
and destroying vegetable natter
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

AFFAIRS IN IRELANO-A Fermanagh
paper rcvivcs Il report to the effect that
Sir Richard Kane, (brolher of the late
Lord Kane) has heen selected to take
charge OF and organise police force for
Australia, to be composed Of 2000 Of the
Irish constabulary.
1t is stated that as the harvest ap.
proachcs to close the emigration ma.
MIA increases, and mul,i,uJes appear in
tent on the gathering in Of the crops on
ly for the purpose o; enabling themselves
and families TO leave the couGtry.
The Earl of Dunraven was publicly
reel we'd into the Catholic Church Oh
Sunday, Sept II, in the parish chapel
of Adare, county Limerick.
There were Oh the 18th Sept. 500
paupers less in the Galway union work
house than there were in the correspond
ing week last year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

HFWe have been absent from home
during the last two weeks, nnd in that
time have converscd with a large num-
Der of gentlemen from various parts OF
the c"tin'ry, in regard 10 the prospects
Of the Presidential candidates through
sections where they have been, or from
which they have received reliable in
formation, and we are firmly convinced
that the election Of Scott and Graham,
is as sure rs any human event can be.
In the Western States the enthusiasm is
immense, and the Wings are carrying
all before them. Gen. Scott will receive
the electoral votes Of some Suites which
have not been carried by the Wings in
many years. and sufficient number OF
States are already certain TO ensure his
election. 1t is true that there is disailtc-
ton among certain Wings, and they
are making themselves quite ridiculous
by boiling from the party and support
ing the opposition candidates, or else
aiding in the movement in lavor OF Mr..
Webster. We do not approve Of such
conduct, and we never shall, while we
continue to mngIe in political matters.
We have expressed the opinion over and
over again, especially IN The political af
fairs OF our own State, that the only
salvation for, aud success OF any party
is for all it's members to bc governed
by the regular nominations, and To sup
port them cheeriully. We have al
ways voted tor the regular nomi-
nees, although some times i'll doing so
we have supported our bitter personal
enemies but with us that makes no
difference F; we do not express our per-
sonal preference for any man by voting
Tor him, but we sustain him because he
has received the nomination OF the par
ty,-and inasmuCh as he has obtained
this, he rs entitled to the cordial support
Of the whole parry.
No man was more enthusiastic than
ourselves in support Of Mr.. Webster,
and no one could possibly be more desi-
rous that he should receive the nominal
ton Of the Baltimore Convention but
he was unsuccessful and we very much
regretted it. Gen. Scott obtained the
nomination. and he is therefore entitled,
according TO the principles we adhere
to, To the full and earnest support OF tv-
cry true Wing and any man who bolts
from this nomination.. on account o! his
preference Tor Webster, Fillmore or
any other man, Is guilty Of II great err
ror, and he is not IL true Wing. Let Nj
rally as good Wings should, and do our
whole duty, and we are sure Of success.
1t is quite time that the Wings of this
country were thoroughly aroused and
At work, and we trust that meeting
will soon be called in this town Tor the
purpose OF making the necessary az
engagements for the election which takes
place in four weeks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14
Tue INDIA RUBBER CASE -

Tue INDIA RuBBER CASE The
newspapers throughout the country
state that Mr.. Horace Day has appeal
cd from the late decision Of the Circuit
Court OF the United States at Washing
ton. But we learn that he has not ap-
reuIed. and that at present it ia impossi.
bic Tor him to do SO. lie is now under
II perpetual injunction. which iorbds
him t. use Goodyear's patented process
OF making India Rubber goods, and
the case has been sent to a Master, to
state The account Of the damages which
Mr.. Day owes to Mr.. Goodyear. Whcd
the Master has made his report TO the
court, aud the court has made a final
decree upon it, ordering MIR. Day to pay
so much money TO Mr.. Goodyear, Mr..
Day can appeal from the decision, il he
gives the requisite security, but not be-
fore.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

a TOO 'IAsTy Plate OF SouP.-A
few days since a lady residing in South
Boston. having occaslon to visit the city
on Il shopping excursion, left her family
in charge of her servant named Biddy,
with the particular injunction TO serve
up good dish Of SOUP by her return.
and to mind aud put in the vegetables
winch she had assorted ont for the pur-
pose. After the lazy had departed,
Biddy, 18th her accustomed degree Of
activity, pl, "eded with all due diligence
TO serve mp ia. iiaety plate OF soup, and
had nearly gathered together the various
ingredients which suffice to make up
such compound, when the door hell
rang and in was brought Il quantity Of
ounces sent by the lady Of the house for
preserving purposes. But BldGy con-
cludcd that they must bc some Of the
vegetables which she had been directed
To put into the soup--so IN they went,
she in The meantime observing that "it
would be fine flavor they would be al-
thor giving TO the soup" The scene
that ensucd on the return oi the lady
may. as the romance writers say, "het.
ter be imagined than described. = Dos
ton 7'dAsciipL
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14
We had the Measure a few evenings

We had the pleasure few evenings
sncc OF accepting an invitation from
Capt Stevens Of The "Aquiducck En-
gine Co. No. g." 10 visit the new und
finely proporiloncd Hall, recently erect
ed by that spirited Company, and fur
nished entirely at their individual ex-
pense. The above Hall is built over the
roon formerly occupied by Engine Co.
No. B." and is in part OF the town
where accommodations for IN Engine
are peculiarly needed, and well appgc
cia,ed by the inhablaI,. of that locality
The new Hall being "a by 80 feet, al
iords ample room Tor mduIeing in the
Dance, should the Proprielors sec fit 10
partic pate in that amusement tho COM
ing winter.
The Furniture il OF Black Walnut, &c
lectcd partly in New York, and partly
from the Establishments OF Mcssrs. T..
Goh, and Langley g. Bennett; and
consists OF stuffed and luxurious Sofas,
Arm Chairs Centre and ObIong Tables
The floor IL covered with rich Oil
Carpet, OF new and graceful design,
while the drapery Tor the Windows is
composed OF alternate folds Of SILK and
WOrsted Damask, and Turkey Red
Print. A superb gilt chandelier, orna-
men,cd with cut glass drops, dccends
from an elaborate centre piece in the
ceiling. The arrangements and convc-
n:ences ior cleaning and keeping in or
der their effective Fire Engine, a,c very
perfect; CiS,erns, with leading pipes,
Pumps, &c, being connected with the
House.
The entire building is to be heated by
a large Furnace. There is probably
not Hall in the Stale, devoted TO II
similar purpose, that will a; all compare
with this, in its perfect proportions, and
The general harmony of its decorations !;
and its erection Is not merely an orna-
mcnt to our town, but reflects the high
est credit on the Officers and other gen
tIemen Of the Company who have so
literally and chceriully contributed tow
ards the liquidation Of it's entire ex.
pensc.
We are informed that the Room is to
be shortly opened for the inspection Of
the public and we presume our cilzc1s
generally, and the ladies especially,
will avail themselves of the OPT ortun,y
oil examining personally the new 'Aquid-
neck Hail.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

The TELEGRAPH IN EUROPE. The
completion OF the Sub,erranean EIec-
trio Telegraph, between Naples and Ga
eta, (about 40 miles) ls n rare mark Of
progress in that part of italy. The
wires are covered with gutta percha,
and ii is said TO be the longest wire yet
constructed in this way. Steam and
electricity are probably the predcslincd
agents Of n new awakening among the
dry bones of the old world. Swi,zer-
land has agreed TO bring it's telegraphic
lines into connection with those of Sar-
dinlP, so that by the 18th of October, we
are to have at Genoa telegrapEic con-
nections with Switzerland, Germany,
France and England. The light is
spreading, and its healing beams must
soon be dfiuscd all over the CONT
nent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

Don't LIKE HIS LOOKS. "A sherltt's
officer was once sent TO execute a writ
against. Quaker, on arriving at the
house he saw the Quaker's wife, Who in
reply TO the inquiry whether her hus-
band was at home, answered in the at
iirmalive, at the same time requesting
him TO be seated and her husband would
see him. The officer waited patiently
some time. But the fair quakeress COM
ing into the room he reminded her OF
the promise that he should see her hus-
band.
Nay friend promised that he would
see thee. He has seen thee. He did
not like thy looks: he has avoided thee
and has l.lt the house by another
path.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14
WHOLE NO 1853.

"A GENUiNE Loc0-Foco TEicK.--We
tarn that prominent Loco-Foco Of
Weedspor. Is playing n most dishonest
ana contemplate game TO prevent a
large number Of Wings of that town
from voting at tie coming election. The
trick is ili-. He Las purchased "A large
quantity OF knives from gent, man IN
his city with the understanding that he
will lay Tor them when Gen. SCorT 10
Elected. lie is now Offering them, at
retail 10 the Wings Of WeedspoIt and
rlsew here. for three dollars each, 10
be paid COR when PIERCE is elected lie
is careful not To sell more than one knife
10 lie same nan. i. has Leaked out ,hat
the understanding among The Loco-Fo-
cos II, tl.at when tie n IN who purclIas-
ed the knives al f4buIn offers 10 vote
Oh The dGy Of election, one Of the Loco
Foco inspectors is TO challenge his vote,
on the ground that lie is interested in
bet. The Loco-F Focos, having ma
Jorly in The board. are tn decide that he
HAS no right 10 vote. On the same
ground all Tie v hIgs who have pur-
chased Lnivcs Of Tic Loco FocO ped
dlar arc TO be challenged, and refused
tEc prvil &c Of voting. In this way,
the Loco Focos hy losing one Of their
men, prevent. fifty or a hundred Wings
from voting. This is truly most con-
tcmptible trick and 10 one but Loco
oco would engage in t.-Aubann Ad-
rcyiiur.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

A BIC CANAAN the papers Tor II
claim Of land have lately been filed with
The Land Commission in California, COW
ering four hundred square leagues Of
land, (2,G00 square miles, TO be located
on the ives. bank cflhc Sacramento riv-
cr, extending from Pu'a Creek to a
point above Shasta ely, and reach
ing back TO a Clear Lake and the Coast
Range. The t act specified includes
nearly all of Shasta, Colus, and YoIo
counties. The claimants are the heirs
OF AvGrsrIN DE lrURBiDE, the first Em.
rcror of Mexico, who was once hansh-
ed. returned with military expedition,
was taken prisoner, and shot.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

VERDICT SIT AslDE.-Our readers
will probably rccollect the case OF Ben
jamIn Sawyer, OF Mortified, Who was
severely injured two years ago last win,
ter, by being thrown from sleigh
while crossing bridge over the CT.
River Railroad, in Nortliicll, Oh TO the
track below. lie sued the town Of
Mortified for damages, and obtained "A
verdict OF So 500. The town of North
field took exceptions 10 the verdict, and
carried rhe case up 10 the Law Term Of
the Court A term of ll!s Court was
held al Northampton h'st weeh, and The
Judges gave n decision. settng aside
The verdict, or, in other words, that the
town Of Mortified was not liable, but
tie Railroad Corporation. Mr.. Saw
yer, whose njurirr have been Of such u
nat,Ae az 10 entirely disable hlm from
labor will now commence an action for
damages against the Railroad Co., il
The case il not settled Greenfield Ga
.eHes
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

Has Me Duke Of Wellington erer
Uounded D In =" Rush's Residence at
the Court OF London" the following
anecdoie is recorded ;" Until this occa-
sion was under the impression that the
Duke OF WELLINGToN never was wound.
cd bot Sir George WALLER snid that
not long after the s,ormlng OF Badaj s
he was struck by random musket ball
III the side in an affair with the Franch
" "A slight wound, and WIS dressed on
the SPOT. The Duke, Oh receiving 1t
exclaimed. lii at least and seemed
much pleased"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

Hos. JyHs NJ Boris IN FANEuIL
llALL.--Considcrable curiosity was n,aa-
iicstcd by our citizens 10 hear this dis
iingulshed Wing from the Old Domin-
ion. Faneuil Hail was filed when he
was introduced, and the er'husiasm
manifested must have been peculiarly
gratifying to the speaker
For an hour and half, Mr.. Bolts en-
gagged the close attention of his vast
auditory as he discussed the Political
topics Of the day. His speech was very
effective, and well adapted 10 the place
and occasion. IL was one OF the most
argumentatlve political addresses we
have heard. The points were well and
strongly put, in an easy and popular
style ut oratory.
It was peculiarly appropriate that II
Virginian should answer in Flncuil
Hall, the libcls uttered against the
Adamses by the Senator from Louisia-
ma. The character OF the associate of
Washington, and the intimate personal
friend OF Jefferson, was nobly vindcaicd
ty II soa Of Virginia. The mmcuse
bust Of the Puritan Patriot which has so
long adored Fancuil Hail was close TO
the eloquent speaker, and the audience
at,cs'ei by rheir prolonged applause
that the memory OF old John Adams is
warmly cherished in the State he so
long and so faithfully served - BoSiDn
Transcript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

~ Queen Caroline, having observed
that her daughter, the princess, had
made one OF The ladies' about her stand
ii long time, while lhe princess was tal&-
ing to her, on some trlllng subject, was
received to give her IL suitable repri-
mand. Therefore, when the princess
came in the evening to read TO her
mother, as usual, and was drawing Il
chairs to sit down, tie Queen SAID to
her, No. my dear, you mus, not SIT
Tor intend 10 make you stand, this
evening, as long us you make Lady
b remain in the same position.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

SINCERITY. - Sincerity signifies II .Ill-
pliciiy Of mind and manners Ia our con
versaion md carriage, one towards
anoihor sngeness OF heart, discnvcr-
ing itsc.i in constant pIainness and
honest orenncss oi behavior, free from
all little trick. aud lclchcs ol craft and
cunning from f,l.c appearances, aud dc
ceillul disguise of ourselves IA word or
action; or yet more plainly, it is TO
speak ms we think, and do what We pre-
tend aud pro!css 10 perform, and make
good what We promise, and IN Il word,
really 10 be what we pretend and appear
10 be
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14
ArTgMPr TO Suoor A PHILADEL

ArrEMPr TO Suoor A PHILADELpHiA
LAwYER.-On Monday forenoon, an at;
tempt was made in Philadelphia, to
shoot Colonel Jonas =. FairIand mem
bcr OF the bar. Ephraim Geer an ell
derly man. aimed a revolver at his left
breast it missed fire at first, when three
barrels of the pistol were Immediately
fred at Colonel Fairland. Neither
charge hit him. The assailant was
then seized and secured. II is said that
Col. +. was engaged in suit, some
time ago, IN which Gcer was defeat
ed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

Tho first play ever performed in the
United States by a regular company Of
comedians, was at WilIiamsburg, Va,
on the 5h of September 1852 The
piece was The "Mcrchant of Venice, -
followed by Garlck's farce OF "Lcthe." "
This event was recently commemortcd
(Scpt ., 80 } by the American Drama,-
ic Fund, IN New York, on the occasion
OF IT, Gfst cent, ,nnal n niversary Of the
introduction OF tho Drama IN America
when the same plays, M reliant oi Ven
&c" and "Lcthc" were performed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

UA curious law suit was lately 90
ing on in Barnstable county, Mass, it
being claim for damages Tor an as
saut. The defendant, it appears seiz-
ed the hand ofthe plaintiff TO shake it,
and in so doing he grasped il so tightly
as 10 crush the bones and thereby Grip
pie it forever. The hand became ulcer.
ated, and many OF the bones have been.
discharged from the wound. We have
not heard the result of the trial.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

lRisu WiT.-Not long ago, n dcs,i-
tuto daughter Of Erin walked into an OF
flee in Wall Street, and in very lnsiu-
uaung tone begged .or little aid to
sup, her starving family.
why my good woman" said tho
comfortable looking gentleman TO whom
she had addressed her petition, lyon
ought TO take your family and 20 to the
poor-house, instead OF begging abOu,
the streets IN tins ways"
Sure, yer honor" she replied, III
wouldn't be aisy 20 90 to poorer house
nor my own" .I.-
The rich man could not answer this
cIiucher with anything else than two
shdiugs, and Norah went out with
smiling face. .4I.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

O. Catharinc lluyes is now in Bos-
ton making purchases, and completing
her arrangements lor California. She
visits lranislan next week, and remains
there till the l9th inst, and will he pre-
sent st the nuptIals Of Mr.. BARNuMs
eldest daughter, which take place on
that day. Miss HAYES aud party, IN
GLIDING her mother, Herr MrNGis, Sig
nor HEE OLD, and others, leave for Cali
ioruia the next day, 20th inst, per
stcamtr Illinois.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

IL In the Arabian Nights we read
that BABA ABDALLA had a pomatum OF
very extraordinary power. If rubbed
on the right eye, 1t made 1t see most
wonderful and glorious sights il on the
lett it made it stone blind.
The arguments of the Ereaing Post
for the election of Genera! PIERCE, we
same dangerous power.
Used on Ohio and NcwsYoTk, they help
the Free Soil eye prodigiousIy, But il
they should ever be applied father
South than Washington, they would
smart" the other eye, create film
over it, and obscure the gallant G1nc-
rails excellent qualities altogether.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

IL 1t has been remarked that ladies
have gcneraIya great fear OF lightning,
aud this has been superfciaIy ascribod
to their natural tIm.dlly; but the truth
is, that i, arises IRON their consciousness
OF being attractive.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

HlsroRlcAL.-The Boston Transcript
states that Mr.. Bancroft has the filth
volume Of his history OF the United
States in lhe hands of the stcreo,ypcrs.
OF the fourth volume, issued last spring.
the very large number Of twenty thous-
and copies is understood TO have been
already sold.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

nTThe Buhalo Courier calls Mr..
Douglass " David" and talks abou, his
Staying Goliah. David, of old, took but
one sling before going INTO light.-
Our David takes good many before
his fights. Prentice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

HopRBLc.-hunt Dolly, Of the Dos
ton Post, is horrfiol at tie idea that
Mamscilc Mclissc is going to execute
one Of her rrwid pas, OF the stage, as
announced by the Day book.
H. " Oh dear !" said fashionable
Girl, when she bchrld cucumber, " ]
always thought such things grew IN
slices.n Tins is almost as good as the
wise legislator asking "A lunberman
Nhat hc did with the rats alter he had
sold the lumber of them. He had
plimmcriug ldea that they were taken
back Tor a fresh load.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

Rogers, the English poet the friend
OF Moore aud Campbell ani Byron, l.
still enjoying vigorus Iilc at the ure oi
~ years. II has been said Of him that
ne has one distinction seldom enjoyed
by poets, ancient or modprn, - the pos
session Of G36O, 900, NEARLY 81 100000.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14
IJGuT llousE ON Minors LEDGE.

L.IGHr llousE ON Minors LEDGE. -
Government has made M Appropriation
of SSo,0o0 for Il lighthouse AT Miuots
Ledge 10 be made of granite or iron,
the plan to be apl rovod by the ToPo-
graphical Bureau. Is there no means OF
having light, that could he ignicd and
cxtingushed from the shore, by means
OF gutta pcrcha pipe. and the electro
magnetism ? la u,is age of discovery,
some such contrivance is surely practi-
cable.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14
o.

uTA colorcd man named Robinson
was Knocked oscrboarJ ircm sail boat,
near Fort Adams, Tuesday afternoon,
by the boom, and was drowned immedi-
a,ely ; his body has not yet been rccov-
cred.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-10-14

The first locomotive used on the Com
,inen. WAS imported from Liverpool,
and is still In cxirtcnce, A corrcspon-
dent Of the Philadelphia Leoger Gays il
has recently been repaired, and is now
running on the Little Schuylkill Rail-
road. lis antiquity and The S ngular ar
rangement Of It's machinery make 1t a
great curiosity.