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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
european News,
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.
HALIFAX. Feb. 4th.

The Royal mail steamship Niagara,
from Liverpool Jan. l7lh put in here this
forenoon, and sailed again for New
York, at half past 4 o'clock, p. NJ.
FRANCE.-lt is announced that the Con-
sti,ution will be promulgated between
the l5th and Goth, to allow time for the
publication for The most urgent Of the
organic laws.
A decree has been issued declaring that
within three days the property Of insur-
gents who had taken TO flight was Ito be
sequestered, and administered by the
director Of the State domains in the de-
partment, in conformity with the civil
and military laws.
The Moniteur publishes the new Con:
Stitution, as indicated IN he proc lama
tion. The President is 10 be responsible
Governor Tor ten years Justice is to be
dispensed in the Presidents name he
has the initiative OF laws, and the right
of pdrdonlng ; he presents an annual
message, commands the land and sta
forces, declares war, and makes treat
les appoints TO all functions. 81 swear
obedience to the Constitution and fidell-
ty TO the President'--is the oath requir-
ed from all puplic lunciionaries. In case
of the Presidents death. the senate con-
vokes the nation for new election. The
President is entitled, by ii secret deed 10
designate a citizen as mcrltlng the con-
fdence OF the people.
1t is announced in the London Times
that Louis Napoleon 10 about to strength
en- his position, by matrimonial alliance
with Princess OF Sweden, daughter Of
Oscar, and granddaughter on the moth
er's side, OF Eugene Bcauharnais. She
is said to be III her twenty second year,
and may be considered to be French in
her descent, from both father and moth
or.
DENMARK.-It is announced that the
Danish Government! has yielded TO the
demands of Austria and Prussia, respect
ing the government OF the Duchles. and
the differences so long pending may now
be presumed to be settled, subject to the
ratification of the Chambers.
Paris, Friddy, Jan. 10Th.
1t is rumored that the Monlteur will
on Friday (this day. contain the names
of the Senators On Saturday, taosc
forming the Council of State and on
Sunday the electoral law. 1t is probable
that the age for voting by universal
suffrage will be changed from 20 TO 25.
The Globe correspondent remarks
"The President styles himself Prince
President, which may lead to the re-
SUMPTION oftitIes. The new Constitu-
ton has not given perfect satisfaction.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

THg EFFECTS OF CALIFORNIA GOLD.
- While for the year past we have
gained ltlc in the retention ol California
gold. the vast infusion on the o.hcr side
OF the Atlantic, by means chiefly of the
trade with the United States, is having
a most sensible effect there. The bullion
in the Bank of England is equal TO eigh-
ty-sir and hdD millions of dollars. In
the Bank of France it IS yet larger be-
inc equal to one huadred and thirteen
and a hdlf millions Of dollars. The
gross imports OF specie into great Britain
for 1851 were S93, 500 600, of which she
retained S2s, 100000. The fluctuations
in consos Tor the year were 3 l-2 per
cent. showing. increasing steadincss for
several years, as tl.cy iluctuatcd 10 per
cent in 1877, 10 in 1913, GIN lS49, and
in 1850. Interest too, in England, is
now down TO two per cent. again, with
the prospect that it will remain SO lcs "A
considerable time.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
sSMr. Webster, on taking the chair

Or Mr. Webster, on taking the chair
OF the national colonization, the other
night at Washington, paid the follow
ing deserved compliment 10 Hon. Hen
ry Clay. II was well SAID and will
make these two great men and their
friends more united:
"Gentlemen of the American Coloni-
cation Society: There is not only no
member of this ASSOCIATION, but also no
citizen Of the country, who does not Ia
ment, and no one more deeply laments
than do, the cause TO which it is to be
ascribed that have been called upon
tonight TO occupy the chair Of this as.
sociation. The eminent, the distinguish
ed, Twill say the illustrious felow-citi-
zen Of ours, who was one OF the early
founders OF this institution who has for
so many years manifested his sense Of
It's Importance, and his zeal for its sue
cess, is, by continued illness, deprived
of the opportunity not only OF being here
tonight, as the president OF the society,
hut also has been, and still is, prevent
ed from exercising his usual salutary in
fuence in the councils OF the country.
Gentlemen, it is now many years
since this society was formed, and or
ganzed, and put into operation by the
eminent persons Of whom he was one.
His opinion of its usefulness, his zeal
for its advancement and prosperity, his
continued care 10 be present at the
time of meeting, is known TO you all
and am sure that there is no deeper
sympathy in the heart or feelings of
any one present than tnat Providence,
in His wisdom, may zee fit to restore
him TO his accustomed ability of patri-
otto service in the national councils and
devoted care to this institution.
Let us, gentlemen, implore the
Throne of Grace and Mercy not only
for his restoration TO health, but for the
usefulness and prosperity Of this insti,u-
ton"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

KossUTH AND LoNG.-The Long and
Kossuth correspondence on file ut the
Navy Department, having been called
for by the House of Representatives, will
be published in few days. 1t is sta
ted that Com. Morgan will be found TO
have written with great freedom and
trepidation. He addressed letter to
Consul Hodge, of Marseilles, from
Spezzia, in which he makes this remark:
The very devil seems TO have pos
session OF this man Kossuth. He isper-
iectly ungovernable and selt-wiled."
1t is also stated that when Captain
Long arrived at Marselles he was so
scared by the demonstrations there that
he wrote TO Consul Hodge, praying him
(Hodge) TO write to Kossuth, and say
that he was compromising, or would
compromise, our flag. This was the or
igin Of Mr.. Hodges letter. Mr.. Hodge,
1t will be recollected, did not write to
Kossuth, however, but to Capt. Long,
and Captain Long showed the letter TO
Kossuth.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

accident at the Big Tunnel.-Aftcr Il
labor Of three years, day and night, in
the mountain of rock OH the big tunnel
on the Baltimore and Ohio road, the
parties from east and west met, lew
days since. The gang of hands on the
west being nearer those on the cast
than they supposed, within eight feet,
made a strong blast, which produced
fearful and fatal consequences, The
explosion broke through, killing one man,
and wounding eight, some mortality
OF the eleven men at work on the east
side but two escaped unhur'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
WHOl E No. III8

NFWc are glad to find thgt a strong
interest has been aroused in the COM
munlty in regard TO the Rail Road al
most every one speaks favorably oft.
and many who have heretofore been
opposed to any proposition for the town,
III its corporate capacity rendering any
aid in The .aatter have changed their
views, and are now strongly in favor Of
the action which we have suggested
This is an important movement and we
would not advise any unnecessary haste
in regard TO il; We desire to have the
whoie SUBJECT coolly and calmly inves-
tgated-let all classes reflect well upon
il, and look at it in all its bearings. Il
would be well, before long to cali a
public meeting, and have the matter
fairly discussed; after the people
have thus reflected and talked upon
the subject, let town meeting be call
ed, and the proposition laid before tho
people, as TO whether or not the free
men, who are qualified TO vote upon
s1ch aqnestlon, will loan the credit Of
the town for one hundred thousand dol.
lars in aid OF The project II they de-
eide in the affirmative, all obstacles
will then be removed and the road speed
lily constructed; bu: if they decide in
the negative, then we are free TO con-
less that the plan must be abandoned, az
there is not private enterprise enough
in this community TO make the project
successful and capitalists in other pla-
ces certainly will not render any assis-
tance, unless .he people of Newport as
sume a leading and substantial position
in the matter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

A LETTER FROM ANOTHER OF THE
CUBAN PRisoNERs.--We find in the
Mobile Register letter from Charles
a. Downer, one Of the Cuban prisoners
sent to Spain, in which he relates some
Of the particulars of the expedition and
of its final result, and concludes his state
ment as follows.
"Again say thus ended this expedi-
ton, and SO it ought TO have ended
For an expedition raised through dccep-
ton, where young men OF no experience
in affairs OF this sort are induced though
false representations 10 join in revolu-
ton, Gods curse ought TO be upon il,
and the leaders should be made to suffer
such tormens as none but demons could
invent. But no, the most innocent in
this case have been made to suffer-
For Col. Haynes and Capt Kelly, TWO
men who worked harder to get up the
expedition then any others, were. by or
der oil the Captain General released at
Havana. But Gods will be done /; If
nm doomed to remain a prisoner here,
shall submit and bear my fate like a
man. But should it be my luck TO return
home, assure you sincerely that this is
the last time as well as the first that
will ever engage in an undertaking Of
this kind"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
The AMERICAN PRIsoNERs IN SPAIN.

The AMERICAN PRISONERS IN SPAIN.
-CURAa ANo HrNoARiAN BoNps.-The
House of Representatives has appropri.
ated sc, 900 for the relief OF the Cuban
prisoners recently liberated by the
81 anish government, and for their con-
vcyance home. OF course the Senate
will ratiiy the grant and these deceived
and misguided men will be forthwith
restored to their country.
We should suppose that certain par
ties in the United States would feel a
little uneasy at the return of these men.
We refer to the lrafiickers in Cuba
script. The dupes have suffered too
deeply to feel much charity for their be-
traye and scme of them in their let
ters home have manifested rather un-
lra,ernal feeling toward the jobbers in
American blood, who got up the Lopez
expedition.
The ". Y Sun which was the princi-
pal originator of the Cuba bond swim
die goes inn strong for the Hungarian
Bonds" and has even the assurance to
refer TO the Cuban scrip in connection
herewith. The Journal Of Commerce
has the following comments upon this
piece of hardened eflrontery:
The comparison between the propos-
ed new Kossuih bonds and the late
unfortunate Cuban bonds" is a very
happy one; for they will be of the same
value, and redeemed at the same mo-
ment. For all the distresses and sor-
rows caused by the Cuban invasion, in
cuding the loss of several hundred
lives, those are responsible who instiga-
ted the movements and the Sun knows
too well who those persons are. Does
it want to repeat the carnage, by ins,i
eating still more hopeless and desper-
ate attempt in Hungary2 lfnot, then
iorbear 10 allure patriotic, bnt rash and
misguided men TO destruction. Go
yourself, ifyou like, but don't deceive
others. We declare our solemn convic-
tion that every dollar given for the pur-
pose of exciting an insurrection in Hun
gary, now or for some years to come,
will, irappied as intended, be mes
seDger of misery, if not of death and
hell, to some unhappy fellow being,
without the slightest probability, of ac-
celebrating the freedom OF that unfortu-
nate country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
Uarren, FEB. 4, 1852.
Mr.. EDITOR -

Mr.. EDITOR -
The Military and Civ
ic Ball, under the direction of the War
rem Artillery came off at their Armory,
on Tuesday evening, the Sd inst, and
was a very brilliant affair; about two
hundred 'fair women and brave men"
were present on the occasion, including
visitors from several neighboring towns.
The Newport Artillery was well repre-
sen,ed, also the Infantry and Marine
Artillery OF Providence.
The company assembled at an early
hour, and gaiIy and gracefully did the
feet Of the dancers respond to the irls
spring strains from Greene & Browns
superb "Harp Band" until daylight
had nearly surprised them IN their revel-
ry.
The Hall was brilliantly lighted, and
the decorations were very tasteiully ar
ranged the bright colours Of the bunt-
ing shedding a warm tint upon the bur
nished steel Of the arms above waved
the stars and stripes, while below, the
"starry eyes" OF the Warren bellies shone
with such, bewitching radience, that what
ever the extent of ones patriotism. he
might well hesitate which to swear ale
glance u. | think the eyes would have it.
Ample refreshments were served at an
interval between the Dances which plan
In my opinion, is preferable 10 a formal
and cumberous supper, that requires SO
much preparation and occupies SO much
time in the evening.
After doing full justice to program
me OF twenty dances, the company sep
arated at quite an early hour-in the
morning-whiIe the expressions OF graf
ifcatlon and the happy faces, told that
the hours which had flown had been
winged with pleasure,
ARGUS.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

SLEEp.-Six hours of sleep ale quite
sufficient for any healthy adult, in the
summer season, but in winter the time
may be heightened TO eight hours
Children, however, should be permitted
to sleep as much as they will, and par
ticulary during the first stages of inian-
cy. In order to rest quietly at night
enc ought to take moderate exercise IN
the day time, avoid strong tea and coll
fee at evening, eat only hight supper,
and preserve a calm, undisturbcd mind.
The chamber should be well ventilated,
cool and without flowers or strong odors.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
0rr II has been generally supposed

sit has been generally supposed
that the Natural Bridge Of Va, was the
only geological wonder OF the kind iii
the country. This is mistake. In
Carter county, KY, there is natural
bridge across the Rockbridge branch
OF tie Cany Fork Of Little Sandy. 1t
is 1876 feet span. IL feet wide, 20 feet
thick in the middle OF the arch, and l07
feet above the water. In the county OF
Walker, in Alabama, there is another
similar natural curiosity which was
discovered in recent geological explor-
alton. The span is go feet, and the
height nearly 20. This bridge is form
ed of san ls,one, and is very symmctri-
cal, Large beech and hemlock trees
grow OH the bridge, and the rround-
ing scenery is repl esented as sublime.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
HERALD OF THE Times
CRANST0N & NORMAN.
TERMS--S2 in advance, or 1925
at the end Of the year.
PL LBLIsHRD EVERY THURSDAY MoRNING, AT
No. 1877 Thames Street.

GJ-Fenner Brown made a motion in
the House Of Representatives, last win
ter to sell the big Paixan gun which
was purchased Tor the use Of the state
during the Dorr rebellion; the motion,
we believe, was finally withdrawn
This great gun has always been a Sc
rious trouble to the Dorrites, and has
caused them great deal Of nervous
anxiety. We now propose to dispose OF
this gun IN manner which will proba-
bly, crafty the unterrifed. The Assem-
bly, passed the Kossuth resolution OIL
iered by Gov. Lawrence, but. neglected
either to make provision for the enter
tainment of the hero, or to offer any
substantial aid to the Hungarians.-
This is our plan. When Kossuth Wis
its Rhode Island, let the big gun be
placed on Market Square, in Provi-
dence, and all the people of the State
gathered in mass convention around it;
Kossuth should be stationed some dis
tance in front of it, surrounded by Col.
Dcspeau's invincible Pawtucket Guards.
Gov. Lawrence should straddle the big
gun, supported ON either side by Tom,
Dorr, Tom T. Hazard, Col. Comstock
and Col Wales. In this position let
h m welcome the great Magyar to the
state of Rhode Island, and 49S Broad
way, New York; let him assure Kos
suth Of the deep sympathy which the
"rude descendants Of Roger Williams"
feel for the cause of Hungarian indepcn-
dence, and that they stand ready to send
the dauntless and chivalric hero Of Che
patchet, with his Spartan band, TO NOW
down the naughty tyrants oil Austria
and Russia. The Governor will also
intersperse in his GRAFTON great deal OF
gns, of which he always has an abun-
Gant supply. At the conclusion of his
Philippe, Ire will formally present to the
great Magyar, the terrific Ptixan gun,
and beg him TO accept il AS the quota of
Rhode Islands substantial aid TO the
cause Of down-trodden and suffering hu.
manity in oppressed Hungary. Kos
suth, of course, will tell us all about
the early history of the State, how much
Hungary has suffered, how intenlly her
people gazed upon the Dorrite struggle
in 1912, and how deeply they were III
terestcd therein that they have full
confidence that the people Of Rhode Is
land, who we're foremost in the struggle
for American independence, will also
lead the van in the great contest for
Hungarian freedom. This will close this
imposing ceremony, and the whole
crowd will be treated by Gov. Law
renee, provided it is near voting day.
But had it occurred during the fashion.
able season at Newport, last summer,
the treat would have been dispensed
with, as Gov. Lawrence would then
have been very much engaged with the
fimsy aristocracy, and consequently
would have had no time TO pay any at.
tention TO the common people. Should
i, not take place until the middle Of the
coming summer, he will manifest no in
terest in the dear people he will then be
forever politically defunct in Rhode Is
land.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12
III A party of Indians OF the Omal

D' A party of Indians OF the Omaha
tribe, residing in the northern part of
ofthe State Of Missouri consisting of ten
men and six squaws, arrived inWash-
ington a few days since, and OH We'd
nesday had an interesting interview with
the Hon. Luke Lee, the Commissioners
Of Indian Affairs. White Buffalo, yell
low Smoke, and War Chief successive
ly addressed the Commissioner, COM
planning Of the aggressions committed
against them by other tribes Of Indians,
particularly Ottoes, Iowas Pawnees, and
Sioux. Mr.. Lee replied, and promised
TO have the facts investigated and the
grievances, if possible, remedied. He
also stated he would, as they requested,
give them an early interview with Il cir
Great Father the President.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

A SELr.LoApiNo Gun Resolutions
have been unanimously adopted by the
Legislature Of Tennessee, recommend
ing the Governor 10 call upon the De-
partment at Washington ior such num-
her ofPorier's self-loading and seli-prim-
ing rifle as the State may be entitled to
under existing laws Tor the distribution
OF arms amongst the States. The COM
mit,ee which reported the resolution
stated the rife could be fred forty times
in minute, is simple in its construction,
not liable TO accident, and in battle
would be the most destructive fre-arm
ever used, while at the same time it
mus, have a powerful influence In pre-
serving the peace Of nations. Here is
a chance to procure material aid" for
Hungary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

STEAMERS TO IRELAND.-The New
York and Galway Steamship Company,
whose proposals were brought to tho
attention of the United States Senate
the oiber day, by Senator Stockton, are
TO consist Of four 6rst-class ocean steam
ships, ofnot less then 2, 1000 tons measure
ment. Of the approved American clipper
model, with all the modern improve
ments for speed, safety and comfort to
passengers, to run from Jersy City and
New York 10 Galway, stopping at st.
Johns, Newfoundland, on the compile
ton of the telegraph to that port, from
whence European news could be sent to
New Orleans in six days after leaving
London, as Galway is only l,647 miles,
l-2 days running time, from st. Johns
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

A STREAx OF LucK.-Wm. c. Dough
erty, u young man who formerly drove
a dray in Cincinnati, returned home on
Friday last, after sojourn t three
wears in California, with S27, 900. the
result of single gold mining specula-
ton in the Sierra Nevade region, which
Dougherty entered into about six months
ago, at period when he was reduced to
a state Of almost absolute desttutlon,
having no money and but meagre
means of obtaining food sufficient to
keep body and soul together. The
Cincinnati Gazette says:
The speculation consisted in claim
owned by two men, who sold a share TO
ID. for his note Of $1,000. They all want
TO work, meeting with poor encourage
ment the first five days. On the sixth
however, having penetrated TO a great
depth, they struck n very rich vein Of
ore, which yielded in little over two
months upward Of 200 pounds gold or
$50. o00.-They continued working
nearly month longer, when DoJgher-
ty sold his share Tor $500 moro than
he paid for it,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

fSA DiLrNMA.-We we're much y.
mused by an incident related 'he other
day. A gentleman who hadbeeh absent
for a considerable time and who, during
his absence. had raised d pretty iuxuj
rianl crop Of whiskers, moustaehes, &es
visited a rcla.iye, whose child-an art
lees little Girl of five or six yesrs-hc
was very fond Of The little girl made
nc demonstration towards salutiDg him
with kiss, us was usual. "Why child"
said the mother. "don't you knew your
uncle Hiram Why don't you give him
n kiss Z" "why, ma, returned the lH'is
girl, with the most perfect simplicity ~
don't see any place ~ .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

The Pyometheus Notwithstanding TO
the W ashington correspondent Of the N.
Y. Times, Capt. Churchill, Of the
Prometheus, went out to San Juan, on
his last trip, prepared fer row with the
authorities and nothing but the pre-
sence of our naval forces to enforce the
orders of our Government prevented
another disturbance. The writer says !:
On the arrival of the Prometheus,
the health officer went on bord and ex-
pressed wish to see the usual papers.
The captain replied that he was busy,
and told the officer TO wait until he was
at leisure, and he would attend TO him.
In the mean time he was getting his
passengers into the small row-boats.
The health officer, DR.. Richards, went
off in huff, saying that he would make
Capt. G. attend to him. The Doctor
went on board the British irigate Arro-
giant, to complain. Soon after, the Eng
lish captain came on board the Saranac,
and after he left, the commodore sent an
officer to Capt, Churchill, 10 inform him
that his orders were from the United
States Government that American ves-
sells were to pay the dues Of port.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-12

CoTroN BURNT. We learn from
gentleman who came down from Macon
yesterday morning, that three freight
cars, containing one hundred and twenty
bales of cotton, were burned on We'd
nesday afternoon on the South Western
Railroad, at or near Montezuma. One
hundred feet of the superstructure of the
road was also consumed. - Sardnndh
Republican, 22d.
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QuEsrios WELL PuT.- Inquisitive

QuEsrlos WELL PuT.- Inquisitlve
children sometimes ask questions that
bother old folks nightly to answer &.
"Ma," said an iuqusitive Lille girl,
twill the rich and poor people 1--we to.
gclhcr when they all go up TO heaven 2
"Yes, my dear, they will be all alike
there
Then, ma why don't rich and poor
Christians associate together2"
"Sally had better put you TO bed, my
love, you are getting sleepy