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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

hing like placidity OF temper Forget
ful of all its former sneers at the weak
ness of the conservative portion of the
Wing party, 1t rails scurrilously against
Cotton Whiggery,' and declares that III
is d matter Of some interest to know
the men who have been defeating the
Wing party Tor two or three years past
except TO get through 1t drd not re-
NIT its abuse Of Daniel Webster even
though Death had laid him low, and
republished with emphatic commenda-
ton the INFAMOUS datribe OF Theadore
Parker over the grave OF the great
statesman. The Times, on the other
hand, with its peculiar adapted faculty,
sees very little cause for mourning in
the actual result, and indeed is quite
ready TO concede that the country, ten
years hence, may possibly be better off
for the election Of Gen. Pierce Ii has
at last found out that hostility TO the
Fugitive Slave Law rests Tor much OF
its vitality upon hostility to IA plain pro-
vision Of the Constitution, and that fact
Is quite enough to paralyze any party
that Identifies itself with II, and that the
anti-Slavery sentiment, as an element
Of political contest, is losing strength
The paper to which its editor telegraph
ed the purpose Of his confejerates at
Baltimore TO disavow the action Of the
Convention if Scott was not nominated.
now promises that lin all our judgments
Of parties and OF men we shall look to
the permanent good Of the country,
rather than to the considerations OF tenn
porary and party Advantage The pa
per that before the nomination delighted
to jeer at the unpopuIarity Of Mr.. Web
ster, and after the nomination proclaim
ed that he could not withhold his sup
port from G.n. Scott without the deep
est fntdmy,' now outstrips all OF its CO.
temporaries in fulsome panegyric, and
without any regard 10 the rights ofpro-
perty, drags all quarters Of the compass
for memorials OF his genius aud his pa
trotism.
Such are the different lines oi action
OF the two journals of our city which
had the most to do in bringing upon the
Whig party the ia:al stroke il has just
recievei. We make no comments.--
Our readers must Judge Which is the
most ignominous.-Courier 4 Enquirer:
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

Henry CLAY's OrFlCE.--N u. Willis,
in letter 10 The Home journal, has the
following notice OF his visit 10 the office
Of Mr.. CLAY:
"You will readily see the association
of memories by winch | turn from
Downings's working place to the work
ing-place Of Henry CIay--hiS law office
(which / visited IL few weeks ago at
Lexington. Ii was small room open.
ing directly upon The side walk OF "A
street mu lrequent,d. A large livery
stable was just opposite, and It's long
line OF unhOlised vehicles extended
along in front o; the office door, " lille a
group Of stabIemen and their hangcrs.on
were dlscoursing Of horse flesh in tones
that must have been habItually audible
To the great statesman at his desk.
There WAS no one in the office, ana the
door was open. a small and common
desk with leaf which turned up by Il
hinge, formed, with two chairs, the only
iurnlture---a naked arena, indeed, for "a
mind so plumed and equipped ! Yet
there was something within the bare
wells which made NE feel that my head
should be uncovered while standing
within them. The suiusion OF blood
over the heart, whi:h one feels at II
great thought suddenly expressed, or at
the sound OF trumpet, came over NE.
Mr. Clay was still living, but the morn
ing's news had pronounced his recovery
hopeless. Never more would lhat tall
form, with the knghlly port and mieu,
enter that humble door to unlock that
humble desk, at which his, the most
princcly spirit Of the age, had patiently
at the weapons with which modern
chivaIry must achieve It's triumph, il at
all, was mingled with the fearful hon.
age with which remembered him who
had there used them"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18
A writer i'm the journal of CONNER,

A writer in the Journal Of Commerce
says that there are more specimens of
the poor devil in California than in
any State OF the ConiedeIacy. Among
his acquantances there are no less than
four day goods merchants who peddle
clans for living, and several ministers
Of the gospel who tend bar. According
to him, the only men who thrive in Cal
ilornia, are tie rough, tough, and goa
head. The mere gentleman stands no
more chance on the Pacific than the
mere idler People who set Il value on
soft hands and soft living will please no.
tice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

Thackeray's advice to young men is
to try and frequent the company of your
betters IN books and in life that is the
most wholesome society learn to ad-
mire righlly--ihat is he great pleasure
OF life. Note what the great men admire
they admire great things narrow
spirits admire baseIy and worship mean
ly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

o. An oil subscriber TO the Alcxand-
ria Gazette has a fine dog, which shows
intelligence and training, by punctuaIly,
every morning, keeping watch for the
faithful and attentive carrier and upon
seeing him squaras of, Iuns TO him,
receives the paper IN his mouth, and
trots oft with il, delivering it into the
hands OF his master.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

SMITH O'BRirN. Its feared that this
nohlc IRISH patriot and martyr is not
destined long for this lie. 1t is said he
is slowly passing away, oppressed by
III health and melancholy We trust
his epitaph may be written with EN-.
msits, by free country, aid in the
blood OF that country's oppreseors.--
There isa heavy day OF retribution
hanging over England lor the wrongs
OF poor Ireland.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

A new remedy for hydrophobia has
been found. The wound must be wash
ed with warm vinegar, or tepid water,
and well dried. Then few drops Of
mur attic ac,d must be poured OH the
bitten part.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

A Persian phiIsophsr being asked by
what method he acquired so much know
ledge, answered, "by not being prevent
ell by shame from asking questions
whsn | was ignorant"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

nF1h he New YORK NJ, fOr states iha,
thousand pounds Of opium are sold by
retail every week in that city aud iha,
the pr ricticc of opium eating is increas-
ing very rapidly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

IL The Lady's Book Tor December
comes TO us well filled with an extra
number Of pages Of choice reading mat
ter. IL is illustrated with number
OF beautiful engravings this number
closes the forty fifth volume.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

1t is computed that a Presidential
election, including all expenditures,
legitimate aud Illegtimaie, from tie ~
miuaiipn tn The inaugura mn. cos's not
less than hall a nilIion vi dollars Yer
State.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

The editor of the Eveaing Post docs
not recollect AN instance Of MIR. Wet
ster's bcng called To order. o- OF his
heing out of ordor during The whole Of
his parliamentary lie.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

VALUABLE REcIpE.-ln compactly
built cities especially more or lees an
noyancc is experienced from the proxi-
nifty Of cess-Ioos sinks &c, and in
warm weather health often suffers. W e
have reason TO know that pound Oi
coppcras, (six cents worth } dissolved
in a bucket of water. ard thrown where
the elluuvla proceeds from. affords an
cdecrual remedy, by changing the gases
Jour. Com.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

TAXING rHt VsrL.-The ceremony Of
RECEIVING the black veil took place at
the convent OF the Visitation in Balti
more, few days since. The names of
the young ladies' wno received the veil
are Misses NJ. Virginia Burning, Caro-
line Pyeu, and Mary Tarleton, all OF
Baltimore.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

Tue PROsPtcTIvR CABINET. We
fnd the following list Of prot able Cabi.
net Officers under President Pierce
ahoat in the journals
james Buchanan, Of Pennsylvania,
Secretary ol State.
John A. Dix, OF New York, Secrc-
tary of the Trcaslry.
David Todd, oi Ohio Secretary Of
the Interior.
Robert +. Stockton, Of New jersey,
Secretary Of the Navy.
Samuel Houston, Of Texas, Secretary
of War.
Lynn Boyd, Of Kentucky, Postmaster
General.
Henry A. Wise, oil Virginia, Attorney
General.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

The Empire Club OF New York have
voted to give Horace Greedy a new
white coat hat, &c. Capt. Rynders is
t. present end Billy Seward hold, the
hat
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

WANTED he broom wi II which the
Democracy swept the cUunuy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

Nor BAD.---A Baptist church was
lately burned at Chicago. The editor
of the Tribune, oi that city, in referring
to the event, says: All must allow,
that the Bapiias had the best Of The
argument yesterday. SpriHkimg was
proved to be very poor means Of sal
walton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

Several ofthe Texas papers are dis
cu,sing tie prorricly Of Il division OF
that State.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

u,SThe most OF out rural churches,
says contemporary, appear TO be built
not 80 much TO please God, as TO fright
en- the devil.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18

Life is morsel Of nkincense, burn
ing in the tide Of Eternity.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-11-18
1)ortital.
MIsERERE OF TIE FINES.

BY l.. yIB6ISIA SMITH.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28

The mode of communicating intelli-
gence TO her is entirely different from
! that OF any other human being-she is the
only person living who is at once blind,
deaf and dumb. The deaf and dumb can
learn by seeing, and the blind by hearing
but Laura can learn in no such way
She can only learn by the sense of touch
Strange as it may appear, she has been
| taught not only to converse freely, but to
'cr5te. This has been accomplished by the
sense Of touch alone. How did she learn
her letters! How was the frs. idea com
municated to her! As we entered the
room she was III earnest conversation with
her blind companion. The blind girl could
hear our approach, but Laura literally
'turned deaf ear" to US. While viewing
the two we almost envied the condition of
the blind girl, in contrast with the night of
night in which poor Laura was encompass
sed, Laura could speak to others by the mo-
ton OF her fingers, like the deaf and dumb,
spelling out every word. But while she
could speak to others in this way, no one
by similar motions could speak to her, as
she could not see the motion of their hands.
In speaking to her the motion Of the fin
gers had TO be made inside of Ter hand.-
She could then understand their meaning.
Laura and the blind girl both conyersed in
this way. On the desk before Laura lay
piece OF groovPd tin, with slip of paper.
| asked if she would write her name for
me, as should prize it and preserve it as a
choice memento. She complied cheerful
ly, after learning the request through her
teacher. She placed the paper on the
grooved tin, measuring the distance from
the side, and wrote in plain round letters
-"LAURA BRIDGMAN TO DR.. c." She
guided her pencil with the left hand in the
grooves Of the tin.
Poor Laura Heaven grant that the
darkness which now surrounds you may
end in this life. There is a kind Provi-
dence, whose care is over you the most OBJ
scure creature, and in time will compen-
safe and rectify all wrongs. There is no
blindness or deafness in Heaven. "There
the eyes Of the blind shall be opened, and
the deaf unstopped." On leaving the
Blind Institution trust had more truth
fu sense of the blessings of sight and hear
'hS, diu ol tue corresponding oOl!galonS
they impose. Laura Bridgman is consider
ed by those who know her condition and
her attainments, as the highest object of in
tereSt in the world. When she is taken
away by death, thousands will regret that
they neglected the opportunity OF seeing
her. Let those who indulge in complaints
at the disappontments and disadvantages
they suffer in life, only think Of Laura
| Bridgman.-BOSton TanS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28
4 9 kcttI).
A VISIT TO LAURA BRIDGMAN.

A few days since paid visit, by invi-
tation, with airiend, TO the "Blnd lnsti-
tuition" at South Boston, where l had an
opportunity to see Laura Bridgman. Al
though much has been written about this
interesting young lady, yet | am inclined
to believe that her actual condition is not
generally we'll understood. The Blind In
sttuton has long been established, and is
now under the superintendence of DR..
Howe, a man whose intelligence and hu-
manity admirably fit him for the situation.
AS we rang the bell, little blind boy open
ed the door. In answer TO the inquiry if
DR.. Howe was in, the little fellow replied,
81 will go and See." There was a cheer
fulness and alacrity about his movements
that interested US. 1t was singular to hear
the boy say he would see if DR.. Howe was
in, when he knew he could not see at ALL
/ While we were standing on the steps, we
saw several small boys by the entrance
walk, picking up the smooth stones, hand
/ ing them to each other, each earnestly de-
/ scribing the beauties of his own. Although
they appeared cheerful and happy, yet
( they awakened in us feelings of sadness and
sympathy. How strange that those whose
eyes are closed upon all the beautiful OBJ
iects Of earth, and who have the least rea-
son to rejoice, should exhibit a cheerful
ness and contentment which we look in
vain for in the "wide awake'' world! How
little do we who enjoy the blessings o
sight value it; and how inadequately dc
we realize the deprivation Of it in others
Dr.. Howe was not at home, but we were
kindly waited upon by the principal fe'
male teacher. 1t was II o'clock, and the
children were assembling in the chapel fo
their daily exercises in music. We were
allowed TO be present. Several of the pu
pills played the organ and piano in turn
while the others Joined in singing. Tht
music altogether was performed with won
deriul precision and skill. 1t was marvel
lous to see the blind display such power
upon the organ and piano. 1t seemed a
though kind Providence had compensa
ted in part the loss of sight, by more nict
appreciation of sound.
But by far the greatest object of interes
: TO US, was Laura Brdgman. She was no
with the other children, as she could no
take part in the music. Your readers ma,
not all be aware that Laura is blind, deal
Il and dumb. She can neither hear, see no
i speak, had somehow formed an opinio
that she was little girl. But I learne
that she was % years of age, although sh
appeared not over 16 or 18. Her feature
are regular, an oval face, with very plea
il ing expression of countenance. Her hea
SIS is what phrenologiSts would call finely ba
anced--the moral and intellectual predom
mating. Her demeanor was lady like al
attractive. One would not suppose 81
" ever entertained a thought of sadne
from her appearance.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28
PREMATURE INTERMENTs.

The late Rev. Dr. Alexander, in work
published new years since, gives the fol-
lowing account of a remarkable incident in
the life Of Rev. VIM. Tennent:
CATER a regular course of study in theolo-
gy MIR. Tennent was preparing for his exam
nation by the presbyteTy, as candidate for
The Gospel Ministry. His intense application
affected his health, and brought on pain in
his breast and slight hectic. He soon be-
came emaclaled and at length was like
living skeleton His life was now threaten
ed. He grew worse and worse. He was
| conversing one morning with his brother in
Latin on the state of his soul, when he faint
ed and died away. After the usual time, he
was laid out on a board, according to the
practice Of the country, and the neighbor-
hood were Invited to attend his funeral on
the next day. In the evening" his physician
returned from a ride in the country, and was
afflicted beyond measure at the news of his
death. He could not be persuaded that ii
was certain, and on being told that one of
the persons who laid out the body thought
he had perceived little tremor of the flesh
under the arm, although the body was cold
and stiff, he edeavored TO ascertain the fact.
He first put his own hand into warm water,
to make it as sensitive as possible, and then
felt under the ann, and at the heart and al-
irmeL that he felt an unusual warmth, though
no one else could. He had the body placed
in a warm bed, and insisted that the people
who had been invited TO the funeral should
be requested not to attend. To this the bro.
ther objected as absurd, the eyes beng sunk
the lips diScolored, and the arhole body cold
and stiff. However, the doctor finally pre-
vailed, and all probable means were enter
tained TO discover symptoms of returning life
But the third day arrived, aud no hopes were
entertained of success but by the doctor, whit
never left him night nor day. The people
were again invited, and they assembled II
attend the funeral. The doctor still objected
and at last confined his request TO the della!
: of one hour-the half an hour-then quar-
ter of an hour. Perceiying him moisteninI
the swollen tongue with some emollent oint
IltHlJ lIlC b'o'hN'D ii'S'''h'''o WV NNN'N'
purpose, sharply exclaimed at is shameful
to be feeding lileless corpse and insiste'
with earnestness that the funeral should i'm
mediately proceed. Atthis critical moment
the body, TO the great asionishment an
! alarm of all present, gave groan, opene
its eyes, and sunk again into apparent death
This put an end TO all the thoughts ot bury
: ing him, and every effort was again direcie
, tor his restoration. In about an hour, IN
d eyes again opened, heavy groan Proceeae
e from the body, and again all appearance
IS animation vanished. In another hour, III
$ seemed to return with more power, and
q complete revival took place, 10 the great lc
+ of the family and friends, and 10 the no sma
!, aslonishment of many who had been f'd'e
~ ling the idea of restoring to life dead body
IS THEsrea,er the humbug-the more iollo'
eTs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28
MODEL OF EURUFE.
"Str0ngcr, has ii lit :"

4 grand project has been proposed a, Par
is by the Able Moigno, scientific writer of
some note, and author of work on telegraph
ing II is TO establish in the Bois de Bou-
Iogne, at The gates of the capital model, in
relief Of Europe, with all It's towns, cities,
rivers, lakes, railways, mountains, and forests.
Each country and each town would occupy
space exactly proporlioned 10 their real OK
tent; every mountain would resemble, IN
geological construction and form, that which
il would represent; aud every river and rail-
way would be of real water and real iron,
and in length SO many yards 10 the mile
This singular model would occupy several
acres. The expense of forming it would, it
is admitted, be enormous but thai, the Abbe
contends, would be an umimportant consid-
GRAFTON, compared TO the instruction it would
afford, moi only to youth, but 10 people Of all
ages and professions, and the striking addi-
ton it would prove TO the curiosilies OF the
grand vile.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28
HARRISBURG STEAM WOOD

TURNING AND SCROLL SAVING
IL SHOP-Wood Turning in all its branches,
in city style and at city prices. Every variety of
Cabinet and Carpenter work either on hand or
turned to order.
Bed Posts, Bausters, Rosctts Slat and Quar-
ter Mouldings, Table Legs, Newell Posts, Pat
terms, Awning Posts, Wagon Hubs, Columns,
Round or .Octagon Chisel Handles, &c.
sB1 This shop is in STRAWBERRY AL
LEY, near Third Street, and as intend to
pIease all our customers who want good work
done, it is hoped that all the trade viii give US a
call.
l-Y7 Ten-Pins and Ten-Pin Balls made to or
der or returned
The attention of Cabinet Makers and Carpen'
tors is called to our new style of TWIST
MOULDINGS. Printers Riglets at s per l0C
feet. W. hlChOh.
February 7, lS52.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28
AN EXAMPLE,

A young man, (says Sir Il. Kane,) wanting
10 sell spec,aces in London, petitions the cor
poTation 10 allow him TO open his little shop,
without paving the fees Of freedom, aud he
is refused He goes 10 Glasgow, and the
CORPORATION refuse Mm there. He makes
aeruainlaaaa with some members OF the
University, WHO 0ui hm very Intelligent,
ana ro.ml. nina to open 0.5 shop within their
walls. lie docs no. sell spec,aeles and ma
gic lanterns euongl go oooupy all his time; he
occupies himself al intervals in taking asun-
der and re-making all the machines he can
come at. He finds that there are books on
mechanics written in foreign languages; he
borGows a dictionary, and learns those Ian
guages, to read these books. The University
people wonder at him, aud are fond Of pop
ping into his room in the evenings, TO tell
him what they are doing, and to look al the
the queer instruments he cons.iur.s. A
machine in the University wants reFai1ue
and he is employed He makes il nc"
machine. The steam.engine is consluciea
and the giant mind of Watt stands ont be
| fore the world-the author Of The mdustrla
supremacy of this country, the herald of I
new force IN civilisaiion. But was Wat
educated1 Where was he educated? A
his own workshop, and in the best manner
Watt learned Latin when he wanted it TO
his business. He learned French and Ger
man; but these thing were tools, not ends
He used them 10 promote his engineering
plans, as he used lalhes and levers,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28
SELECT POETRY.
LADIES' NAMES.

There is a strange deformity,
Combined with countless graces,
AS often i'll the ladies' names
AS in the ladies' faces;
Some names are fit for every age,
Some only fit for youth;
Some passing sweet and beautiful,
Some horribly uncouth;
Some fit for danes of loltiest grades,
Some only fit for scullery maids.
Ann is too plain and common,
And Nancy sounds but i'll;
Yet Anna is endurable,
And Annie better still;
There is Il grace in Charlotte,
In Eleanor a state,
An elegance in Isabelle,
A hauChliness in Kate
Aud Sarah is sedate and neat,
And Ellen innocent and sweet.
Matilda has sickly sound,
Fit for nurses trade;
Sophia is eifeminate,
And Esther sage and staid;
Elizabelh's matchless name,
Fit for Queen TO wear
In castle, cottage, hut or hall,
And name beyond compare;
And Bess and Bessie follow well,
But Betsey is detestable.
Maria is too forward,
Aud Gertrude is too gruf;
Yet, coupled with IA pretty face,
Is pretty name enough;
And Adelaide is fanciful,
And Laura is too fine,
And Emily is beautiful,
And Mary is divine;
Mand only suits high-born dame,
And Fanny is a baby-name.
Eliza is not very choice,
Jane is too blunt and bold,
And Martha somewhat sorrowlul,
And Lucy proud and cold;
Amelia is too light and gay,
Fit only for a flint;
And Caroline is vain and shy,
And Flora smart and pert;
Louisa is too soft and sleek,
But Alice gentle, chaste and meek.
And Harriet is confding,
Aud Clara grave and mild,
And Emma is afiectionate,
And Janet arch and wild,
And Patience is expressive,
And Grace is old and rare,
And Hannah warm and dutiful,
And Margaret frank and fair;
And Faith, and Hope, aud Charity
Are heavenly names Of sisters three.
Rebecca for a Jewess,
Rose for a country belle,
And Agnes for blushing bride,
Will suit exceeding well;
PhGbe for a midwife,
Joanna for prude,
And Rachel for gypsy wench,
Are all extremely good;
And Judith for a scold an chur,
And Susan for a sailors girl.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-28
M. L. SHINDEL,
ATTORNEY AT Z AW.

IOGce IN Market street SunburB opposite
IVcdUer'S Hotel
NIB BUSINESS will be promptly attended to in
Il n the Counties of Northumberland, Union,
Columbia and Montour.
Sunbury, Oct. IL, lS5l.--ly.