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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

EDlroniAL NoTicEs.-The editors Of
the newspapers n Washington are
taking oi Convention for ia, purpose
ol adopting sundry resolutions for sell
protection. For instance they wish To
make rule that persons advertising
and wishing an editorial notice, shall
pay lot such notice in addition to the ad.
ve,tiscment. IN England, an editorial
notice OF about haIl dozen lines. ls
charged al the rate Of about twenty
times the Price Of The u6ver'isomen'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

UFThcre was quite a little scene in
the Senate, last week, between Gov.
Lawrence, the "Senator from the State
at large" as he arrogantly styles him
self, and Mr.. Porter, Senator from Gran
ston we feel no particular interest in
the matter as they are both locolocos.
We give il to our readers. as a specimen
Of family quarrelling among the "unter-
riiied." The difficulty arose in regard
to the Maine liquor law, Gov. Lawrence
being opposed to the bill, and Mr.. Por-
ter in favor of it. Gov. Lawrence, in
the course of his remarks said, that he
did not like the idea of borrowing this
law from Maine. Mr.. Porter had the
hardness Of heart to make The following
too truthful retort for our Governor to
appreciate the joke very much. MIR
Porter said that we had not only i'm
ported the Maine Liquor Law, but we
had also imported The Secret Ballot
Law from Massachusetts which the
Lieut.. Governor had introduced and
advocated; ; rumOr adds that Mr.. Porter
went IL little further and reminded the
Lieut.. Governor, that they had likewise
imported him from New York, where
upon Gov. Lawrence, fell back upon
lis dignity and Threatened 10 resign his
office. Oh, insupportable calamity -
We trust that Mr.. Porter will immedi-
ately apologize, and thus give the peo-
pie an opportunity to permit Gov. Laws
renee to retire TO 498 Broadway, or the
calm retreat of Ochre Point. Should
Gov. Lawrence resign before the close
OF the polticaI year, it would SO much
emha7a,s Gov. Allen, that we fear the
affairs Of the State would suffer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

4 Profitable Penitentiary.-Thc pro
fits of the PenitentIary of Louisiana,
during the year 1851, was $l2,639 G.,
of which sum four thousand dollars are
to be paid into the State Treasury.
agreeably TO the terms o! the lease, leav-
ing the balance of profits to the leasccs
of $9,639 67, upon business as appears
upon their books, Of more then $2l5,-
600.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

THr LATE MIR GLuck.- The loss Of
this eminent Topographer seems to be
deeply !elt by The gentlemen connected
with the U. S. Coast Survey. On the
18th inst. a meeting oithe officers con-
nected with that service, now in Wash
ing'on, was called and resolutions cx-
pressive Of the highest regard for their
late associate, and Of deep sympathy
with his widow and friends, were passed
Prof Bache, the Superintendent of the
work pronounced a beautiful euloey on
the private and professional character Of
Mr.. GIuck. AS Topographer, he said
MIR. G, had no superior, and as man,
he was endcared TO all who knew him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

DEF ON ONE SIDE When the Grand
Jury was being empannellci at Cam
bridge last week, Juror asked TO be
excused on the ground that he was deaf
of one ear, and could only hear on that
side. Judge Hoar replied that that did
not appear TO be- sufficient excuse,
since, as a Grdnd Juror, he icds only er.
pected 10 hear one side Perhaps the
man made it out that hc could not hear
on either slde.-At any rate, the Judge
finally let him Off LOpeH Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

STUMPiNG TOO FAR.-One Of the best
Jokes of the season s the statement that
one OF the candidates for Governor in
New Hampshire, who is slumping the
State" got some thirty miles into Cana
da, making speeches to the k'nucks, be-
fore he knew he was out Of his own
bailwick."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

LETTER FROM TUE BEy OF TUNis. -
President Fillmore has received an auto
graph letter from the Bey OF Tunis
written in Arabic. The letter came en-
closed in rich velvet satchel, orna.
mented with gold tassels aud bulions
It is accompanied by transIaI on al d
was forwarded by the American Consul
at Tuns. Mr.. J. "A Payne.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

The RIOT AT CLEvELANp-A dis
patch, dated the l7th inst. gives the fol-
lowing in addition to the Geographic ac-
count we published yesterday respecting
the riot at the Homeopathic College in
Cleveland -
To satisfy the public mind, commit
tee OF five citizens were appointed TO 90
through the building and examine every
part. Every door, from the first to the
fourth story, was broken in by The COM
mittee; the mob, occupying the stairs
passages, &c, anXiousIy awaiting the
report. In the dissecting room, the com
mttce found the bodies Of a man and
woman partly dlssectcd, and in one
corner, "A dry goods box filed with heads,
feet, trunks and other portions Of bodies.
One Of the committee recognised the
hand of his own daughter by unmistake-
able marks. The crowd now broke in
ransacked the rooms, and cast their con-
skeleton was lashed to barber's pole
and carried about the streets. The
building was twice fired, but the flames
were extinguished. The light artillery
and several companies have been called
out and are on guard, as well as the
city authorities. The mob has contin
ued throughout the day, and fears are
entertained of an attack tonight The
sheriff has ssued proclamation, calling
on all good citizens to aid in putting
down the rioters.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

Lcticre received by the last steamer
state that Hon L. J. Walker is seriously
ill nj Brighton and that he has utterly
failed in his negotiations for the illinois
Railroad Bonds. The Rothschilds had
promised TO send over an agent 10 ex
anime into the character of the security,
but they have not done so.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

III We are indebted to o. +. Jackson,
so, of Stockton and to Messrs. Peck
ham & Davis. Of San Francisco, for
files OF California and Oregon papers,
received by The last steamer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

Mr. Hobbs lately lectured before the
Society CT Arts in London, on the Art
of Picking Locks. He gave the follow
ing statement Of the manner in which
he picked the Bramah lock:
He said that his first step had been
to take an impression Of the hole IN wax.
He had originally supposed that
each slide had It's spring, but he found
himself mistaken in that surmise. Hav-
ing contrivcd the necessary implements,
he pressed down the disc, which lett
him at liberty to work on the slides n-
troduced lever into the key hole, and
applied pressure TO the cylinder tell the
slides successfully, pressing them in the
false notchcs, and succeeded in oosening
Il cylinder, and the lock was picked.
lie had never seen the inside OF Bra
nah lock before his experiments-had
never tried to pick one and he enter
tains no doubt that, with his present
experience, he could repeat The process
in an hours time. Mr.. Hobbs alluded
also to the powerful reflector" he is
said to have used, and showed 1t 10 be a
three penny mirror, and he similarly re-
futed the exaggeratons relative TO ex-
cesslve filing OF the lock.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

A NirlATED PUBIC TASTE In four
days 10000 copies OF the Forrest trInI
pamphlet were sold in New York.
%. The political steam is getting high
ia New Hampshire. They have hard,
Clanitc-hkc way of calling names up
there, which ia rich and racy. The
Manchester Democrat accuses DR.
Martin. the old llunkcr condidaIc tor
Governor with having been engaged
some years ago, in taking a corpse from
"A graveyard in Deerfeld.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

Mr. Crans,on made AN able speech
in ihc House upon the financial discove-
ries OF the Senate committee and in de-
fence of Mr. CahooDe from the slander
QUE charges brought against him IN
the report ol that CONN illee -Pror
Journal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

n5-A German paper speaks Of a plan
which we have not seen elsewhere an
nounced. OF house which is about TO
be built in England for the benefit Of
persons suffering under complaints of
the lungs. MIR Paxton, the architect
ofthe Crystal Palace, it states, has form
ed the following plan; A large space
OF ground is to be covered after the
manner of,he Crystal Palace in which
temperature is to be maintained by
artificial means, similar 10 that Of south
ern climates, such as Nice, Madeira,
Egyp', and the like. In this space
southern plants will be placed and the
illusion be kept up by artificial means
perspective, &c. The great open par,
will furnish walks, places OF amusementt
baths, reading rooms, and similar es-
tabishments, which will be connected
with small chambers in which the same
temperature will be kept up. These
will be used as lodging rooms by the
patients.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

o. The Wing nominal ng committee
me, in providence Thursday, bot not
having completed their labors, they ad.
,ourned to meet again mex, Thursday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26
Jenny Lind was married by the Pro

Jenny Lind was married by the Pro-
testant Episcopal rite. She is thirty
one years old, and her husband twenty
four. He is gentleman, and man OF
genius-oi Hebrew origin, we believe.
We well remember his performances on
the planoiorte, too good for The popular
appreciation, and never deviatng from
the severity of art to draw out the pub
lie plaudits by tricks of clap-trap, which
he had dexterlty enough 10 do if he
had chosen. On those occasions Jenny,
who was not on the stage at the moment,
used often to stand forward in her pri-
vate box and clap her hands vigorously
in sight Of the audience, who by no
means seemed TO share her admiration
for the pianist. However, she under
stood his merits great deal better than
they did.-N Y. Tribune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

A good Deacon, at conference meet
ing in the town of d, about thirty
miles north of Boston addressed his
auditors one Sabbath evening as fol-
lows; My friends, there is new
doctrine going about nowadays We
are told that all mankind are going
to Heaven. But, my brethren aai
sisters, We hope for better things"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

GREAT lIoRsE FEAT.-At Chicopee
Falls last Friday, horse attached TO
sleigh took fright. and freeing himself
from his attachments, broke the railing
between the sidewalk and the river, and
leapcd headlong, "A distance OF 20 feet,
into The river. After recovering from
the shock, lie set oil down stream Tor the
dam, which me went over MS well Us
the falls below. He kept on down the
river, and seeing some persons on the
opposite side ol The stream, crossed over
To ihem and saluied them with n call
for help, which was complied with, and
the horse as sound as ever was ready
to be escorted TO HE lodgings. Spring.
fcli Rspnbhcan
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

DJ We a e indebted 10 the Hon. John
ii. Clarke, for valuable Public Docu-
mcnts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

or We are indebted 20 the publishers
Messrs Gould & Lincoln, Of Boston, 10,
No. OF Arvine's CyclorGjia OF Ancc-
dotes OF Literature aud The Fine Arts !;
one more number will complete this
valuable work. IL is lor sale at Peek's.
GPAmong the passengers from Cal
ifornia by Tie steamer United States,
which arrived at New York on Tues
day, we notice Mr.. X. l.. Ogden, and
Mr.. c. " S. Gibbs mud lady, formerly
~ the nNn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26

The following letter from an intelli-
gent physician in California, contains
some statements hich deserve the wi
dest publicity;
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03
Bp Telc0r0lh.

HALIFAX, May 26.
The royal mail steamship Cambria,
Captain Leitch, from Liverpool, arrived
at her wharf IN this city the forenoon.
The Cambria brings So passengers
and London and Liverpool apers Of
the 18th, her day Of sailing.
The Collins steamship Arctic, from
New York May LIST, arrived at her dock
at Liverpool on Wednesday, the 18th
at o'clock 4. NJ, having been detain-
ed several hours off the port, in want
Of water TO cross the Bar.
The general news possesses no fea-
ture oi striking importance, but il more
than usually interesting.
The 10th Of May ietes at Paris pass
ed off brilliantly, and without disturb
ance.
The Overland mail from India had
arrived.
For the week preceding the departure
OF the Cambria there was great activity
at Liverpool in The cotton market, and
the sales reached upwards Of 1000
bales. Prices having undergone no ma.
terial change.
The market for brcadstufs continues
dull, and at essentially the same prices
as by the previous steamer.
The new steamship Glasgow, from
New York arrived at Greenock on the
morning OF the 5th instant.
New YoRx, May 26.
I 1t is rumored that negotiations are on
foot here Tor the purchase Of the steam
ship Great Britain, the parties negociat
ing intending to employ her IN the Cal
/ iiornia trade.
CHARLESTON, May 26.
The Savannah News OF to day says
Senator Berrien has resigned, and Robt.
McHari.on has been appointed by Gov.
Cobb TO fill the vacancy until the Sd Of
March, when the term OF Mr.. Toombs
\ commences.
SAD EXPLOSION AND Loss OF LlFE.-
.Ne,o York May 29.-The new steamer
Eastern City, built to run between Bos-
ton. Eassport and st. John. while lying
al the foot Of Grand street, preparing
for her trial uip hurst one Of her boilers,
at 2 I o'clock, p. NJ, instantly killing
the captain and engineer and seriously
injuring several Of the hands, two Of
whom have since died, and three more
i, is said cannot servive till morning.
Tie vessel was not materially injured.
We did not earn the captains name,
but noticed among the killed w. II. c.
Stearns Of Eastport, and John Beers Of
Startiord, Conn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03
A CLUB OF PARvENUs.-The teri

A CLUB OF PARvENUs.-The term
pdrrena, or upstar:, is generally applied
as term Of reproach, as if those to
whom il was directed had risen merely
by fortuitous circumstances, and not by
any merit Of their own. Parrenus them
selves, however, generally entertain n
different opinion, in illustration of which
the following is in point, from cores
pondent oil the New York Courier des
Etdts Unis, who, writing from Paris on
the 10th uIt., says:
"A new club has just been started
here-the club OF the Pnrvenus. The
conditions Of admission are novel, and
are strictly enforced. A candidate must
prove that he entered on lie without pat
rimony or distinction OF any kind, and
that he obtained, by his own efforts, emi.
nence in the arts, sciences, literature, or
politics. Among the members ol the
club are ancient ministers, painters, wri-
ters, savans. Candidates must De ad-
mitted by an unanimous vote. white
beans being used Tor that purpose. A
single red bean sufiices to decide the re-
lection Of a candidate for admission.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

WHAT ARE CoNsoLs.-Those who
read accounts of the European markets
frequently observe mention made Of the
price Of Consos. Here is an explana-
ton Of the term.
They are the three per cent. Eng
lish stock, which had its origin in an
act of the British Parliament, consol-
idating-hence the name several sep
arate government stock called in the
Act" Consolidated Annuities" and COM
monty called for brevity consols."
When the consolidation took place, the
principal Of the several funds thus
merged amounted to &c, l27, ,s2l, but by
the blending Of additional and subse.
quent loans and parts OF loans into the
stock, it amounted on January 5th,
$40, TO f365, 5000. Since tha, period,
on.y one has been raised, that Tor COM
pensa,ion to the West India planters,
on the emancipation OF slaves 20, ,0CO,-
000--and lew millions have been paid
oil. The total, at the presen, time is
between $40 and f375,o0O,OOO. This
stock from it, amount and the immense
number Of its holders, Is more sensitive
to financial influences than any other
and is therefore, the favorite stock for
the operation Of spectators and jobbers
Its dividends are payable semi-annual.
II Iyn
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

Il. Messrs. Sayles & Miller, Pub
fishers Of the Providence Post, took the
contrac! 10 furnish envelopes for the use
Of the State, in tie late election, Tor
which they received the modest sum OF
Five hundred sirty-sir dollars and sev-
enty fire cents n MIR. Olney was paid
fifty sir dollars aud serenfy:Gre cents for
additional GLUTEN which was put
upon a portion Of these envelopes, which
is included in te above amount. Why
did not the Secretary of State advertise
tor proposals for this work? We should
have been very glad TO have supplied
these envelopes, and in good sticking
or der, too, for one hundred and sirty
doNurs,- and we would have done il,
had the opportunity been offered. But,
the Secretary chose to adopt this course
for the purpose Of putting into the pock-
cts Of Sayl.s & Miller, the sum Of
three hundred and fifty dollars more than
wha, he cou d have had them furnished
for, if he had properly advertised for
proposals. This is locofoco retrench-
ment. economy and reform!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

BENT ON Destruction. one OF the
New \ ork papers we read an account of
man who attempted to commit suicide
from one oi the ferry boats. After dis
posting his money with the tollman, hc
very coolIy retraced his steps TO the
boat, and went forward, took of his boots,
hat, and coat, after which he Proceedcd d
very leisureIy to the bow OF the boat,
and before he could be prevented, jump
ed off and swan for the middle OF the
river. Boats were Immediately manned,
and after approaching him, he would
dive, and thus eludc their grasp. He
was. however. after much trouble,
caught by Mr.. John Hutton, q hand on
board the Canada.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The President laid before the Senate
the resignation Of Senator Berrien.
The consideration of the Deficiency
Blll was then resumed.
Tie pending amendment was that
making an appropriation of $33, 900 a
trip TO the Co lins line, instead Of the
present allowance. with the provIso that
II shall be IN The power OF Congress, at
any time after the 2lst Dec. 1854, 10
terminate this arrangement Tor any ad-
diional allowance herein provided for.
upon giving six months notice.
Mr.. Bell moved TO strike out the pro-
vso and insert that alter the Both OF
June, 1884, The rate of compensation
shall not exceed $l9,250, unless Con-
gress IN the mean time shall otherwise
provide. This was voted down. yeas
20, nays 22. Other amendments to the
clause were moved and rejected, and IL
nalIy the Collins amendment was agreed
10 as above first mentioned yeas II,
nays 10.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03
FFavors are written in the sand
injuries on marble.

Important TO msurance Compdnies.-
Considerable interest has been excited
in New Orleans in consequence Of a
rumor that several OF the insurance
companies Of that city had decided TO
reject the claims oi shippers Of cal gos
per steamship Independence, recently
wrecked on Puerto Carallo bar. The
grounds Of this decision are, that the
boat was wrecsed and the goods lost in
consequence Of racing with an orposi
tion boat, and attempting to make a har-
Dor ioithoa a pilot. A recent decision
Of the Supreme Court Of Mssisslppi, in
a similar case, susiains the underwriters
in the position they have taken.-lt is
that " the subject Of en- ploying a pilot
tails properly under the head Of sea-
worthiness,' and 10 so treated by COM
mcntators. The owners Of the goods
have their remedy in cnse Of loss in
consequence Of the captains neglect to
take pilot against him and the owners
oi the vessel" In this case, the owner
Of the independence was on board, and
himself gave the order to proceed with
out pilot. There was a considerable
amount Of insurance npon the lndepen-
dence In this city, and this question 10
therefore one OF interest 10 our under.
writers.-- Boston Jouynui.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

THE Reward OF VALoR.-No disposal
has yet been made Of the gold box which
General Jackson bequeathed TO the city
OF New York, Tor conlerment upon him
who should be adjudged the most heroic
OF the American invaders in the late
war with Mexico. A Committee Of the
Common Council has been charged
with the delicate duty of determing who
is most worthy TO receive this testimonial
of valor, and period OF three months dis
tant has been fixed, within which candi-
dates must present their applications
We should suppose that lii, inost de-
serving would he the last TO prefer his
claim, since mojesiy and courage are
proverbIally allied.-N Y. Com.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

THE ARcTic SHIPs.-Mr Grinncll's
ship Advance has just left the sectional
dock, where she has been put in the
most perfect trim and is now fully ready
for sea. Mr.. Grinnell is ready at once
to fit out another expedition to search
for Sir John Franklin, provided the
Government will give him officers and
men, and ofthese there are hundreds
ready to volunteer, if they can get leave
of absence. Mr.. Geo. Peabody, of Lon
don, the well known American banker,
has authorized Mr.. Grinnell 10 draw
upon him for $4,000, if necessary, to
start such all expedition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The RtPosE or TBk DRAD.-An
avalanche Of dead mems bones came
down upon the workmen eml loyed in
digging the cellar for large building
about to be put up adjoining Trinity
Church yard, tor Buckley & Clalllin and
others Along the whole line Of the
wall, the foundations Tor which were
laid close TO the cemetery ground, slides
ofear,h took place, bringing down coffins
and iomb-stones together. The great
mass Of human remains exposed, were
those removed no, long since from the
old Grace Church burial ground, and
vas sufficient 10 form many cart loads.
Every fragment was carefully collected
and de- osIieG in a vault occupying a
more central part Of the grounds. We
aIlude to this, partly for the purpose Of
contrad:cting a rumor that the workmen
despolled the dead OF golden ornaments.
such as finger rings, &. Nothing OF the
kind occurred. II is hoped there viii be
no further necessity Tor disturbing these
y, rishng r, main, OF mortality. Jour ot
tum.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03
Violent Hal SroRM- The

VicLENr Hail SroRM- The Par
kersJCg "a Gazette rays that on Fri
day week most violent hail storm oc-
Cured IN that locality. during which
mueh damage was caused to windows,
&c. Pieces Of bail were picked up ai-
ter the storm quite as large as walnuts;
while others are descrised as fully us
large as hens eggs
So thick tell they, that for some time
after they had ceased falling, the surf ce
u the Ohio river appeared studde with
ice Some Of these hail-stones struck
birds upon the wing, and killed them
quick az a shot Persons exposed TO this
mercilcss peliing, represent The blowe ss
coming hard and fast--too hard and
too fast 10 bear viih either comiort or
safety