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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

The Cai itol at Washington, Which
Was rndanr' d by thr late fire in the
] ihrary OF Congress, WAS built III total
cost oi nearly Two millions Of dollars
:l,7i6 0UO). The north wing WAS
commenced in 1893 aud was finished in
lSt0. " cost nearly il halt million. The
south wing was commenced IN 1903 and
flushed IA lSOS, and cost over $4,000
The centre was commenced in 1878 and
was ti"ishrd in 1927 it cost nearly one
u ilIion OF dollars. The entire building
covers an acre and half and 1890 feet
oi ground. The length of front is 353 l-2
let depth OF wing. III ~ cast pro-
Irction and steps, depth 6j west prolec-
ton and strls, depth, So; height of " ings
a. top of halus,rade. so height to top
of cea;re dome, las Senate Chamber
l ngtn, Z! feet, height AZ ; Representa-
iyes' do, length 95 feet, height 60;
hright of central Rotunda, 96. The
grounds ol the Capitol embrace 22 IL
ares, surrounded 'y substantial iron
railing, the length Of which is four filhs
Of IA mile.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

THg Ice IN THE SUsaUEHANSA- The
Minis, &c.-Thc ice in the Susguchanna
river al uavrc dc Grace, between this
city and Philadelphia, having become
so banked up as 10 form compact mass,
The passengers 10y the trains from Phila.
dclpha, To this city. yesterday afternoon,
were enabled to cross upon it, and thus
come through with the regular mails
from the Ea I. reaching here in due sen
son. the l'si one n 7 o'clock last even
any. The Philadelphia train also left
here yesterday morning at the usual
hour, and the passengers and mails were
safely passed over the river in the same
manner We learn from passengers
who came through last evening that
the packed ice in The river at Ilavre de
Grace presents n most curious and sub
lime appearance. II is piled up in inn
mense masses 10 n great height, in many
places towering as high us two-story
house. A sort Of road is cut over it, tie
rough projections being lcveIled down.
and where there are thasms or hol, $,
boards are laid over them. The passcn-
gers thus cross safely aud pleasantly.
The other Eastern mai's, previously
due, all reached the city yesterday
baltimore Sun.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

Dispatch IN Paper making. Few
arts have been more improved than this,
as they will acknowledge who have
read description of the old mode, AID
compared the present TO it. The Louis
vile Courier Of Il late date relates a
remarkable instance of dispatch: "At
hall past FIVE o'clock last evening" il
says. "thc paper on which this mornings
edition of the Courier is printed was
rags, in Mr. Isaac Cromie's paper.miIl.
The rags wcic soon converted into the
article VIC ordered, and at fifteen min
utcs before eight o'clock the paper was
delivered AT our office ready for The
press. This is certainly an instance of
remarkable expedition"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15
6tA little while since. an elderly wo-

0tA little while since, an elderly wo-
man entered the cars at one Of the way
stations, and took her seat, groaning
pteously with her" rheumatic She
rcgaled those around her for some time
with IN account of her sullcrings, and
declared she had tried everything for
relief, but without effect. A gentleman,
who had also been severe sufferer,
asked her il she had tried electricity,
assuring her that it had quite cured him.
" Electricity ~ said she, ye-a-s--
I've tried it. was struck by lightning
about Il month ago, bu it didn't DO me
a bit of good
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15
1)oetieal.
Thy Memory, Dearest.
On the deoh IF Mss Mary Josephine Lod'.
at Washington, ID. C., Dee. ~, 1861.
ny WILLIAM II. CRASsToN.

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win ma, ,,,, rim, me,,;,y ~ chc.r
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Never more.
Swec, o;r, will ,bv vouny farm rIiJc round IN.
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

~ The funeral of Marshal Soult took
place on the 9th Dec. at St. Amaud-la-
Basilje; great multitude were present
on the occasion. The public authorities
were unable to attend owing 10 the un-
settled state of the country. They sent
written apologies to the relatives. II 10
all interesting TACT that Marshal Soult
was born the same year with Napoleon,
Wellington, Baron Cuvier. Chateau
BRAND and Walter Scott.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

Brerity the Soul of WITH the bric-
fest correspondence known, only two
figures were used the first contained a
a note of Interrogation a. implying" is
there any news 2" The answer was Il
cyphcr. (O)-" none This was clever 4,
but neighbor Shuttleworth, in Noting
ham markct-place, beats it, He has on
his chimney two large T's, one painted
black, the other green, to intimate that
he sells black and green teas.-Nohing-
ham Reuieir.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15
HERALD OF THE TINES, IEWP0RT R. l. THURSDAY

human skill; science Is bailleu, ana Tie
most extensive experience, the most pro-
found erudition, and the mos, assiduous
attention cannot arrest the progress of
disease, or stay the hand Of the most m
saiiate destroyer OF our race. Here we
learn the shortness OF life ,'and here we
are lorcbly impressed with the convic-
ton that the great duty of our existence
and the prominent thought of our minds
should be to prepare Tor this last hour,
when all human aid tails, ana when the
soul mus, trust alone in The Power which
is above and superior to earth. We
may have been thoughtlcss hitherto, and
acted upon the common false maxim
that youth is The time for enjoyment
and lha, old age is the appropriate sea
son TO think Of these solemn things, and
to ma! e preparations for the mysterious
journey beyond the grave. But here
such falasies are detected, and here, by
the dying beside of youth, we are AL
taught the admonilory lesson that there
is no tomorrow none can raise the
veil which enshouds what is beyond the
present, and that none are guaranteed
moment beyond the one SO rapidly flee.
ing away. We are taught by observation
lesson far more eloquent and impress
sive than language can possibly make
il we heed not the words Of wisdom,
and we regard not the ablest counsel
even from lips which are redolent with
truth. We all prefer, strange as it may
seem, to learn by: our own experience,
and TO be taught by the sternest and
most trying practical lessons. How
much bitter anguish should we be spar
ed, if we earlier listened to the voice Of
warning truth if in our earliest years,
and when all is bright and glowing
around us, we would commence TO
school the heart and train the mind for
the dark hour of alliction,-how much
better should we be prepared, by grad
ual process, to meet the sorrows of in.
hcritance-lhc boon which our first par
cnts bcqueathed us. Instead of this, we
pursue the wild error OF our ways, as if
life was immortal and time eternal, and
human existence but one ccasecss round
OF pleasure, made for our benefit and 10
be continued for our ccaselcss enjoy
ment. Then the stern angel Of Death
comes into the household, and bears
away loved one, almost without warn
ing. Where is the hearts hope then,
and TO what can the souls confidence
cling? The mind is bcwildercd and
palsicd, and its first inclination is impi-
ousy TO rebel against an incXorablc and
an inevitable doom. But If not hope
lessly hardened, al such time and in
such place, we learn the greatest les
son Of life and from that period may be
dated the commencement Of our full re-
aliZaiion Of the responsibilities Of our
situation her and of the terrible rcali-
ties which arc involved IN the life and
death of human being. The pride of
the heart subjects us TO fearful pain !;
and rather than experience and acknow-
ledge perfect humiliation, we risk our
destiny beyond the grave. Go stand by
the death bed of one whom you love and
who is called away in lile's carly spring,
and you will realize all, and far more
even than what We have said upon this
subject
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15
european Mus,
HALIFAX TELEGRAPH Office, }
Tuesday Jan. 7. 1852.
The Royal Mail steamship Cambria

The Royal Mail steamship Cambria
arrived here at O'Clock last evening.
EsoLAND.-Two great events had
iranspired in the course of the few days
preceding the departure OF the steamer,
each capable Of seriously influencing the
character of all commercial operations
First, the resignation Of the Secretary
for Foreign Affairs, and the other, the
election of Louis Napoleon by "a large
majority, as President OF France for ten
years. a temporary disarrangement O,
the various markets, and the decline Of
prices in many occurred, but when 1t
became known that Lord Granville was
to succeed Lord Palmerston, confidence
becamelin some measure restored. Lord
Palmerslon had suddenly retired from
the office OF Foreign Secretary, TO the
amazement and regret Of the whole ma
ton.
France. The all engrossing topic OF
the Presidential election was occupying
the French mind to the exclusion OF all
others. The President was, through
out the whole OF France, still in posses.
sion Of an overwhelming majority, which
was reported as likely to be greater
than that OF lSl7. Ten to one, and nine
to one seem 10 be generally the odds IN
his favor
SPAls. A tclcgraphic despatch had
been received via Paris stating that the
Queen had been safely delivered Of a
robust Princess, on the 20,h.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15
MORNING JANUARY Is. 1852

The petition ofcitizens OF Woonsoc-
ket, for the Incorporation Of a small part
Of the towns of Smithfield ami Cumbcr-
land, TO be called Woonsockei was
called for by Mr., Sheffield.
EkThis led 20 a debate of some length,
in which Mr.. Buhum, of Smi'hheld, and
Mr.. +. Brown, OF Cumberland. took part
The petition was referred TO the Com
mittee on Corporations.
Mr.. Stead gave notice of bill TO le-
gallze holidays.
The House then al journed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

ISThc steamer Daniel Webster ar
rived AT New York, on Sunday, with.
ten days later news from California; she
brings nothing Of Importance, however
"a DYiSG MAN, | oppose you DOC
TRINE of IsrERvENIroN."-Ienry Clay
TO Louis KOssuh.
These are solemn words, from the lips
OF one who, standing on the very thres.
hold of Eternity has no motive to utter
IA sentiment that does not spring from IN
honest conviction OF lis pure and alb olute
Truth. The last words Of such patriot
and statesman as Henry Clay may safe
ly be taken as the oracles of Wisdom,
more sacred in their import, and more
binding upon the people, than any
words of fate" ever uttered in the
ancient groves OF Dodona.
"Tis the sunset Of Life gives him mystical lore.
And coming events cast their shadows before"
~ T. Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

EXcELLEnT.-The Petersburg Inlclli
gcnccr in Il vein of humor and satire,
the spirit OF which is as original us it is
rare, makes the following remarks on
the forthcoming or anticipated address
of kossuth to the American Congress =
KoSsuth's SPEECH TO COngress.-kos-
su.h's speech to Congress will be one OF
the funniest incidents OF he age. The
speech no DOUBT, will be very able
one, but it will be truly ludicrous to see
Il Congress of American Statesmen lis
tening with patience and doclity to the
lecture which will be given to them on
the true policy and ineres, OF the Amer
lean Government by Il citizen Of Hun
gary. Many of the members, doubtless,
will be 80 stirred up by the cIoquenee
OF the great Magyar as to conclude that
Washington and his ilustrious comya-
,riots were profoundly, ignorant Of the
true interests OF the American people,
and that it has been reserved for the
"gcn'Ieman from hungary" TO cnlght-
Ell us on them.
OF course, Congress will allow Kos
suth mileage to and from Hungary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15
kEEr THE HEART ALIVE Thcs

kGEr THE HEART ALIVE These
words of Bernard Barton are good. OF.
ten good and wise men in other things
have rendered their old age cherries
and unoveIy, from n want Of attention
to them.
"Thc longer live, the more expcdicnt
! find it 10 cndcavor more and more to
extend my sympathics and affections. -
The natural tendency Of advancing
years is TO narrow and contract these
feelings. do not mean that wish to
form new and sworn friendship every
day to increase my circles of intlmaies;
these are very different affairs. But
find il conduces TO my mental health
and. happiness, 10 find out all can
which is amiablc and loveablc in those
come in contact with, and 10 make the
most of it. 1t may fall very short Of
what was once wont To dream of; il
may not supply the place ofwhat have
known, felt, and tasted but it is better
than nothing it seems 10 keep the feel
inus and affections in exercise ii keeps
the heart alive in It's humanity and till
we shall be all spiritual, this is alike our
duty and our interest.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

CoUP D'ETAr.-As all newspaper
readers are not French linguiss, i'm cx-
PLANTATION OF this term may be accepia-
Bile. 1t means, literally, stroke Of
State, AS coup de grace means IL stroke
ofmcrcy comp ne >ohH IA stroke of tie
sun, &c, The pronunciation is koo-oia-
tdh. II indicates bold. determined act
ofhigherlaw acknowledgements
of approved ralcs and usages.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

Children should always be heard, and
fairly aud kindly answered, when they
ask after anything they would know,
and desire To be informed about
Curiosity should be as carefully cherish
cd in children us other appeti,es sup
pressed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

1t costs the people Of the United States
fifteen millons Of dollars a year for news
papers and other periodicals, and these
newspapers and periodicals are as cs-
sential to their safety aud happiness us
the roofs over their heads, and more so
than the army and navy, which cos
twice as much.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

ILsrh genuine down easter has in
vented new kind Of dwelling. They
are made of India rubber, and are so
portable that you can carry arrow Of
three story houses in your hat,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

etA Yankee who lately removed TO
Wisconsin writes To his brother, in
Massachusetts, that the section wher~
hc resides is in highly prosperous
condition. lie says ilat but one failure
has ever occurred in his county, and in
that case tie man paid one hundred and
twenty-five cents on Il dollar.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

NrThe New York Tribune says
that Commodore Decatur was an Irish
man; this Is IA mistake, he WIS born
e ther IN this town or in Philadelphia
his father resided here many years.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

BAD SCHOOL MArEs.-A gentleman
at Easton, Md, not over twenty-five
years Of age, informs the editor of the
Star tha, five Of his school mates have
committed murder, two have been muir
dercd, two have met with violent deaths,
one has been sent to the pcniteniiary
for stealing, and another narrowly cs-
capped going The same voyage Tor like
offence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

A student of medic..e in Michigan,
having cour,cd Il girl a year, and got
the mittcn has turned round and sued
her father for the visits he paid her.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

Jenny Lind is stll IN ihe city. and
will not have IA the Atlantic on The 2StlI
iist M has heru minated. She pur.
poses remaining IN The country until
May next-N u Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

UTOnc hundred and fifty acres of land
have been purchased ut Taunton. for
the new State Insane Hospital aud the
ground Is I'd be called Hospital Square.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15
New Yeas Thoughts.
BY WILLIAM II. CRANsTON.

Thou art not here. my gentle friend,
To make this day festive one,
Aud we are sad to think that thou
Forever more from earth hast gone.
Thy place is vacant round the hearth,
Thy merry laugh no more il heard,
Nor shall VIC list thy voice again,
Asj"yons as happy bird.
A gloom is on our throbbing brows.
wound is in each bleeding heart,
For It's not two short weeks ago
Since we were called from thee to part.
"IShaH go home tomorrow," was
Thy last distinctly uttered sound
Then ddst thou 90 to thy bright home,
Beyond the shining stars around.
We do not sigh TO have thee back,
Note'en in full health, as of late,-
But oh, our selfish hearts are panied
That we are lone and de-oate.
We'Ilraise our earnest prayers to God
For Faith to aid us through the gloom.
That we may live and die in hope
To meet beyond the darkcncd tomb.
We hear TIL. voire, . God supreme,
We feel Th! power and strength full well;
Oh. may this lesson teach us TO
Against Thy will no more rebel.
Max" Us To bow with humble hearts
To all Thy wise dccrccs Of love-
And, serving Thee below, obtain
The grant Ia worship Thee above.
Brook!ya, n. Y Janaaryl, 1852.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

Assaahnpon u Schoolmaster.-A teach
or IN one Of the public schools, in Taun-
tn, had occasion to punish one of his
f.malc pupils last week. The father on
learning the tact, went to the school,
collared the teacher and shook his fist in
his face. The parent was complained of
for assant and the police court imposed
Il fine OF s5 and cost, amounting in all to
upwards ot'twelve dollars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

There will be five Sabbaths in the
month oi'Fcbruary, this year. The same
will not occur again until 1880.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

To be great is not in every ones
power out TO be good is in the power #
all.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

Ambi ion 10 - get up in the worId,'
sinks many people below their natural
e,el.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

The snhlmily OF wisdom is to do those
things living which are TO be desired
when dying.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

o. This is leap year the ycar 10
which The ladies are 10 do all the courts
nr. A delightful time ior bashiut
gentlemen
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

USPrayer We DOT invented II vas
born witt The &ts sigh, The first Iry, tie
fret sorroV OF the human heart
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-15

HorsE-Thc House met III 10 o.
clock. The ro! was called, and the
journal of Tuesday was read.
Mr.. Sheffield introduced bill in
amendment in relation To crimes and
punishncnts. The bill provides heavy
penalties Tor keeping or residing IN
houses oi II lame. and Tor letting houses
as such, and for keeping or residing IN
common disordcrly houses. Referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Sheffield also offered an act in
relation to the imprisonment oipoor per-
sons for tort. Read ard referred TO the
Judiciary Committee. The bill throws
the expense Of the prisoners board upon
the party imprisoning him, instead OF
upon the State.
Mr. Sheffield called up his resolution
for one session per day, beginning at 8
and ending at z o'clock.
The resolution was amended so as TO
provide for holding one session per day.
uaiI OihcItriSc ordcTed-tn the session ID
commence at 10 O'Clock, and was then
adopted.
The House then adjourned to meet on
Thursday at 10 o'clock.
THURSDAY MoRNiNG, Jan. Sih.
SrSArE The Senate met according
TO adjournment at 10 A. NJ, the Cover
nor IN the Chair.
MIR Porter called up the act cnlarg-
ing the jurisdiction OF special Courts Of
Common Pleas and amending proceed
ings therein, passed yesterday 10 "A sec.
ond reading. which was read, and the
vote Of tho House cOucurrcd ia
The daily union., 1852-12-08
Prom the New York Herald
Arrival OF the Empire City-Important from
Cuba

The news brought from Havana by the steamship En-
pre Civ which arrived at this port yesterday, is not so
late by one day as that received by the Isabel al Charles
ion Our letters say nothing whatever tending 10 corfob
oae the tepor, of the latter TO the settlement OF the
Crescent City difficulty but the Empire City left on
The Doth November it is probable that the concatory
arrangements were made next day, the eve OF which
the Isabel left.
ouradvices by the Empire City, however OF amos mn
porant and interesting character nasmuch as they confirm
the statements hitherto made the increasing activity
manifested in carrying the slave trade and the pro
portionae determination evinced by the British govern
men put il down. and compel Spain 10 observe her
treaty stpualions Ffom the correspondence, which we
publish to-day, it will be that the traffic with The
coast Of Africa for the purchase and landing Of slaves
on the island OF Cuba carried 10 extent greater
than heretofore and tha, not only do the authorities
eonnve at it, but that Queen Christina and Captain
General Canedo are said 10 be largely interested in the
expeditions.
Our letters sso confrm the statement published exelu
sivey by the Herald some days since. to the
nens Of the British West India squadron; and furnish
evidence to prove that the views expressed by Lord Pal
mersen in his recent speech in Parliament, will be Wig
orously enforced The island is now encirced by the
cruisers OF The English feet for the purpose OF intercept
ing vessels engaged in The slave trade. The government
Of Great Britain is resolved 10 annibate the traffic the
las, yestee Of which is only TO be found in connex
lon with Cuba and If other mode can be found avail
able as present appearances indicate they will decidedly
favor the transfer of the island to the United States
In this view OF the subject, the present position OF al
fairs there will he found pregnant with important
results.
The daily union., 1852-12-08
: dies, Fair for st. peters church.

Nv The advertisement in another column our readers
,sa,o that fair is 10 be held al the Iron Hall, on
pennsylvania avenue commencing this evening, and con-
,ooioy on each successive evening during the week.
m nnroose AZ the fair is 10 relieve the Catholic church
!, hs civ from the debt now pressing upon it, The la
dss under whose direction the fair is held have maze
syeeen and in respect Of music at least unusual ar
sogemen,s for the attraction and entertainment OF he
v,srs, and the beautiful and tasteful display which
bs tables will present should combine with their laud
able purpose TO commend this fair to liberal measure Of
,be public patronage.