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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01
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COLD WEATHER AND THE PooR-
Winter, cold, dreary winter, is again
making his ANIMAL visit to this particular
portion of the globe, for the five thous-
and,h and ffty-frst time, since he first
made his debut from the darkness Of
chaos, and trampled under loot the fair
garIands which youthful nature had
thrown over the earth. Though an un-
welcome guest TO many, he still pays his
annual visits, despite all grnmblings and
growlings, and none can stand on the
skirts Of his coat and say, wherefore
CONTEST thou? As this season has APP
preached and its presence announced by
the inclement weather, and shortened
days, we would ask how many Of us
think OF the poor? Oh ye who warm
Yourselves at comfortable fires, think OF
the houseless, shirtless, and pennylcss
wanderers Of the earth who havn't the
privilege, and hug a little closer the
btONe, anu sCc lou Nph 'h"" WV
little sympathy for them. One need net
l,ok far for objects Of benevolence, they
are all over, as thick as feas in the sum
mer time. In the rigid reign OF the
Frost King ins'ead OF sending money
into distant lands, TO make the content
cd heather miserable, it is as good, ii
not better, TO endeavor to make the mis-
ernble around us comfortable, by the
bestowment OF few loose pennies, that
might o,herwifc slip through ones fin
gers and roll forever away into the slu-
cics of dissipation and extravaganza
There are many who scatter dollars in
foolishness, that wouldn't place copper
in the frost bitten hands Of perlshing
mendicant. The poor can endure cold,
want, and deprivation no better than
those who are 'welI Off for they are Of
the same human family and have the
same feelings; let those who are able,
see that they have no necessity to do SO,
by freely giving Of their ABUNDANCE.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01
WHOLE NO. lIl2

To TEAcH the PooR SELr-DEPEN
FENCE, Is BETTER CHARITY THAN
ALMs,-" The poverty Of the poor is
their destruction" says the Bible but
savings banks correct this evil, by enabf-
ing them TO accumulate their SAVINGS
and become rich by the means which,
ordinarily, alone make the rich richer.
That no class Of fpersons may be exclud-
ed from the vivllying process OF accum-
ulatioa, savings banks for the reception
Of penny deposits have recently been in
slituted in London, and numerous are the
reported instances ofthe salutary change
they have produced in the habits and Pc
cuniary condition Of the deposiiors. Ma
turc kindly aids the improvement by the
organic mode in which every man esti-
mates his possessions-not by compar-
inc himself with other people, but by
comparing his present possessions with
his former SO that a man who possesses
a surplus of two pence will feel rich.
(as we experience in children,) if ho
never before possessed greater SUR
plus then penny. We have long
sough, TO benefit the poor by administer
ing free soup to the destitute, penitentia-
ries to the wayward, clubs and lie IN
surance to the ,hriltless but if we in-
duce the poor man 10 accumulate his
occasional surplus earnings, we shall
enable him 10 cook-his own soup, sup
port his family better by his life then by
his death, and diminish the inmates OF
penitcntiaries.- Hunts MarchantS' Mag
aSine.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

Social INTERcouRsE.-We should
make it principle TO extend the hand
of fellowship TO every man who dis
charges faithfully his duties, and main
tains good order-who maniests deep
interest in the welfare Of general society
whose department is upright and
whose mind is intelligent, without stop
ping TO ascertain whether he swings n
hammer or draws thread. There is
nothing so distant from all natural claim
as the reluctant The backward sym
pathy-the forced smllc-the checked
conversaton-theh hesitating compliance,
the well-oT are too apt to manifest 10.
those a little down, with whom in com
parson of intellect and principles of
virtue, they frequently sink into in
signifcancc.-DdneL Uebster.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

lNTRoDUCTloNs TO THE CHINESE AR
MY.-Thc following extract from tho in
structons OF the Council of the Celestial
Empire to the General commanding their
armies has never, we believe, been pub
lishcd in this country :-"Takc notice Of
this in particular ; you have to deaf
with people who wear brecches so tight,
that when once the soldiers fall they
cannot get themselves up again. Your
first cndcavor must be TO throw them
down. Paint your faces as enthusiastically
us you can, and when you approach the
enemy, shout out and make the most
hidcous noises and grimaccs possible, TO
lrightcn and make ihcm tumble down
When PROSTATE they are a: your mcr-
cy.'- Kcaiish independent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

III The Warren Star, speaking ot The
change of politics by the Newport Adj
vertiser furnishes the following bit OF
secret political history:
Newport county has been for a long
time destitute of political paper devo-
ted to the cause of Democracy and 1t is
rendered more important Just at this
time, as we understand there is plan
OIL loot to throw overheard Lieut.. Gov
Lawrence at the Spring election. We
do not feel at liberty to tell all we know
about this matter, at this time, but that
there would have been trouble at the
Democratic Convention for the nomlna-
ton OF State officers had it not been Tor
the establishment ola Democratic press
in Newport, we have 10 doubt. The
lengthy report on Imprisonment Tor deot
would not have saved him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

FRoM WAsHiNGroS.-Thc National
lntcliigenccr, aulmadvcrtiag upon the
report that the letter of Mr.. Webster, IN
reply to the invitation TO attend the din
ncr To kossuth given by the press, was
Missed, says that the very first movement
made by any public man in Chrstendom
Tor the release of kossuth and his com
panions wds made by Nr Ij,bster. The
lntclgcnccr adds I'VE think it alto
gclher probable that, but for his letter to
the American Minister at Constantine
pie. and the influence which it produced
in Turkey and elsewhere, Louis Kossuth
would still. at THE day, have been pris-
ol et IN Asia Minor
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

BOOKS FOR New YEArs rREsESTs.--:
We do not remember ihat we have cv-
cr been more graIificd with a display oil
elegant publications. than by a visit to
the establishment Of the APPLEToNs, 200
Broadway, and to which we advise our
re adors to make call when they visit
New York.
The Books prepared for the seasons
and winch are unsurpassed in beauty Of
Engravings and bindings are Christ
mas toiih the Poets.
This volume viii always commapd
the admiration Of It's possessors. The
rop,en Of carly Christianity, an imperial
octave, witr,l7 engravngs. Our Sdriour
rlh the APOSTLES and. Prophets, with en-
cravings, and articles written by tho
most eminent clcrgymcn Of America.
The land Of Bondage by DIR. VAIN
wright
The AJboRford edition Of Scots works
with SPLENDID illustrations. The Ndtu-
ralists Library, Sguers grca, irork on
Nicaragua in 9 illustrated volumes, this
is pre- badly the most interesting work of
the season and is offered at the low
price of So
Bes;des these are other works Of rare
beauty and uncommon interest and the
poliicness of the gentlemen in the estab-
Ishment will make a visit there one OF
the pleasures OF a rambe through tho
city.
Any Of these works can be had lrcm
Mr.. Peek.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT.-One OF
the conductors OF the Southern Mlchi-
gar Road is a telegraphcr, and always
carries telegraph instrument and bat
terry in the cars with him. When an
accident occurs, or any arrangement in
meeting IA train tlat should pass at
certain time, he throws apiece OF wire
up to the wire OH the telegraph line on
that route, sits in the cars and inquiries
the particulars, or gives information to
any depot on the route. To rig his
machine does not occupy three minutes
time. So says the Detroit Tribune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01
Congress.
WAsnINGToN, Dec. %.

SENATE. The Senate agreed that
when they adjourn it be until Friday
next.
The Chair presented communica-
ton received from the Secretary of the
Navy in answer to the resolution of
10Th inst, offered by Mr.. Gwin of Cali
fornia, wherein the Secretary ofthe Ma
Wy is requested to lay before the Senate
all letters received by the Department
concerning hogging in the navy.
The communication was accompa-
MED by various papers in relation to spi-
rit rations, &c. The matter was referr-
cd to the naval committee, and ordered
to be printed.
Mr.. Shields notified the Senate OF his
intention to introduce bill for retired
list Of the army.
Various committees reported, and
business Of no great interest was trans
acted.
House.. The House after the open
ing business went Immediately into COM
mttce Of The whole, and took ur the bill
making bounty land warrants assigna-
Bile.
After some debate, on motion oil Mr.
Stephens, of Georgia. the committee
rose and reported progress on the bill
recommending its reference 10 the COM
mittce on judiciary.
Mr.. Mallory introduced n resolution
Of inquiry into the eXpedicncy of estab-
fishing naval depot al Key West. A
dopted
Mr.. Jones offered a resolution that the
committee on pensions employ "a clerk.
The matter was debated briefly, and fin
ally adopted.
Mr.. Underwood offered a resolution
inquiring into the expediency Of an in!
vcstgation Of all the payments made by
the Executive Departments, when there
was reason TO suppose that they had
been iraudulently or improperly made.
After some explanation the resolution
was adopted
The Senate then on motion resumed
consideration O" the special order being
Mr.. Foote'S compromise resolution.
! Mr.. Clemens. of Alabama. having the
floor, gave way to Mr.. Cass, who spoke
at some length supporting the resolu-
ton.
! Mr.. Rhett's denunciations against the
| Union, said Mr.. c., furnished the mo-
! tives for passing the resolution.
In continuation he defended the eX-
! celencc Of our institutions and the great
ness and glory Of the country.
WAsHSGroN, Dec. &c.
SEYArE.-The Senate met at half past
II. Upon the Chair stating that there
was no quorum present, Mr.. Mangum
moved an adjournment until Monday.
/ The Chair decided that they would
not ad ourn until measures were taken
to investigate the cause of the recent
FIRE,
After waiting until one o'clock, there
s,I being no quorum present: the Sen
ate adjourned until tomorrow.
HoUsE.-Thc Speaker laid before the
House Il communication from the libra
rian, announcing the destruction of the
library. He estimates that 3j OO0 vol
umcs were lost, and 10000 saved. He
has no idea as to the origin OF the fire.
Mr.. Stanton, OF Kentucky, introduced
a Joint resolution that the committee on
public buildings inquire into It's origin
Adopted.
Mr.. Fuller, Of Maine, introduced a
resolution Of inquiry into the seizure Of
the brig Arab, of Eastport, Maine, by
the lIayten Government iii 1850
which was adopted.
The House then adjourned until next
Tuesday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

Treat your wife" says DR.. Frank
lin, in n letter to a young married friend
with rcspcct it will procure respect
to you, not only from her, but from all
who observe il. Never use a sighting
expression towards her, even IN Jest,
for sighting in jest, after frequent ban
dyings. arc apt to cnd in angry earnest >
This very sensible remark viii apply
equally to both sexes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

CAMEL CoAL,-Great quantities OF
camel coal the Pittsburg Gazette says,
exist in little Beaver Valley, lying in
Pennsylvania and Ohio, within fifty miles
of Piusburg, and equal to that found in
ENGLAND. Orthc extent ol the deposits,
enough is known to warrant the suppos
sition that there are many thousand
acres of coal OF an average thickness
of eight feet and capable of ailording
an inexhaustabls supply.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

o. We are glad TO find that DIR.
Choulcs's volume of Travels in Europe,
is having large circulation. The
irst edition which came out last week
is sold-and large one is now prcpar-
nr. In our town ii has sold well, and
is still in demand, at Mr.. Pcck'E and
MIR, Hammond's.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

CO. A petition is in circulation in New
Jersey, designed TO be presented TO the
Legislature ut its coming session, pray
ing for law similar to that of Maine,
abolishing the sale Of all spirtuous
liquors except only for medicinal pur-
poses.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

A chap stepped into store down east
where liquor was kept for mcdicna"
purposes, and produced large bottle,
which he desired to have filled. Upon
being asked for what purpose he wanted
it. he said, mechanical --hc was going
to make an OK yoke in the afternoon /"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

"Look up p Numbered the Captain
OF vessel, rs his boy grew giddy
while gazing.fromfhc top mast. Look
up % The boy looked up and returned
in safety. Never look down and despair
Leave danger uucarcd for and push on.
If you f,ltcr, you lose Look up !!
DO right aad trust in God.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

George II. Miles, Esq, of Baltimore,
is sent with dispatches from The Depart
mcnt cf State 10 Mr.. Barringer, at Mad
rid. They are understood TO relate to
the Cuban prisoners and Mr. Thrashcr,
OF whose release the lnteiigencer enter
tains strong hope.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

QulcK WoRk.-kossuth arrived at
New York this morning at O'Clock 10
minutes alter, we in Milwaukee, over
1000 miles distant, were informed OF
the event.-Mluaukee WIS.,, 5th.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

0FThe lamny uf Ur. Nondcrsmiih
in Philadelphia were poisoned on Tues
day bv eating highly coloreJ cheese.
They have recovered.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

HEALTH ~ EuRors.--Thc Emperor
Of Austria, it is said, ~ 80 extremely
weak that il Is impossible for him. Just
AT present, to get vp atone "a lcan)
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01
Tuesday

A FAcr-Not long since in South
Carolina a Clergyman was preaching on
the disobedcnce of Jonah, when com
mandcd to 90 and preach TO the Nine
vitcs. After expatiating for some time
on the truly awful consequence OF dlso-
bcdcucc T. tie Divine commands, he
exclaimed in voice of thunder, that
passed through the congregation like an
electric shock.
And are there any Jonahs here p
There was an old negro present, whose
name was jonah who, thinking him
sell called on, Immediately rose, aud
turning up his white eye to the preach
er, with his broadcst grin, and best bow,
very rapidly answered.
llERE III ONE, MAssA ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

james Montgomery, the poet, whose
death was recently announced, is stlll
alive, and in his usual health.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

NSThc second track Of the New
York, and New Haven Railroad is fin
ished from New Haven to Fairfield.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

uPThe Philadelphia Inquirer records
the q cath of James Enuc, Sen, SoIdi-
er of the revolution, aged 81 years.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01
New ORLEANS. Dec. 24th

The accounts from the Rio Grlndc c,
by the schooner Brownsville, represent
the engagement between Gen. Carava-
ial and the Government troops TO have
been OF the most desperate and bloody
character, and that the latter had been
driven from Micr to Ceralvo, n distance
orlorty miles, at which place the Gov
crnment forces were again completely
routed, and Caravalal occupied the
town.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01


The Marines stationed at Washing on
were on the spot by order Of the Govern
ment. The fire is said to have caught
through a defective hue of gas pipe, or
TO have been the work OF an incendlary.
. Nothing is destroyed but the part oi
the west front ofthe building, contain
ing the library, which was n beautiful
apartment, 92 feet in length, 81 feet
wide, and So feet high. The external
appearance Of the building Is unchanged
save the backened window of the lib
rary portco. Among the few articles
saved from the flames is the original
Declaration of Independence.
1t is coniectured that 1000 volumes
were destroyed, as also the marble Bus'S
of Washington, Jefferson, Lafayette,
Taylor, and others. The Portraits of
several ex-Presdents, various old paint
ings and collections of coins. medals and
curiosities were likewise consumed
The estimated value OF the books which
it is thought can be replaced is $780,
900. The damage to the Capitol Is
$4,000. The walls of the Library are
standing and have firm appearance.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.
The origin OF the fire at the Capitol
has been ascertained beyond doubt.
On the removal of the rubbish last
evening, one of the timbers Of an alcovc
entering the wall on the east side OF the
library, exactly where The fire was first
discovered was found to extend into a
defective nuc, leading from the commit
tee room where the wood was kept.
This timber was mostly consumed
while others in other parts OF the wall
are but slightly burnt.
The chimney connecting with tins ilue
is also ascer,aned to have been on fire,
and is considered to show the cause Of
the fire.
BosToN, Dec. 26.
VIM. Seaver (Whig) has an official
majority OF one for Mayor.
BosToN, Dec. 26.
The extensive glassworks OF Mr.. L,
f. Slanc. az South Boston, were des-
troyed by fire this morning. Also n
large warehouse and workbuiiding be-
longing to Gains glasSworks.
Mr.. SIane's loss is $50, 900; no in
surancc.
Gains loss is estimated at $4,000; no
insurance.
BY the calamity some 300 men have
been thrown out OF employment.
The Whig Aldermen are elected by
near 1000 majority.
HALIFAX. Dec. 81.
The Cunard steamer Canada, with
three days later news from Europe, ar
rived here to-day.
ALBANY, Dec. 26.
Mr.. Seymour, The state engineer, re-
turned from Canada last evening, and
has resumed the duties OF his Office.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

at What is n BLooMrp :
One who Pants for notoiicly
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

REsIGSArioS oF lIrSRY CLaY-tIon
Henry Cmy's letter, rrslgnlng his sea
i'm the United States Senate. was read
in the Senate o the Kentucky Lcgislu:
turc on the 23d. when they passed a
resolution TO clecta Senator on Tuesday
next Private letters from Washington
state that Mr.. Clay is slowly but Ger.
tainly sinking under an affection of The
lungs and little hope is entertained tha,
he can continue to live oil spring.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

uyA fellow from the New York
Prison says he hates Auburn locks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01


The Bristol brig Scotia, from Bonalre
for Boston, struck on the rocks at Bos-
ton light, last night, during the snow
storm, and filed with water.
The crew were saved, but the vessel
will probably prove total lose, together
with her cargo, consisting of 1900 bbls
salt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-01

Mr.. Seymour, The state engineer, re-
turned from Canada last evening, and
has resumed the duties of his Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-21

KossuTH ON REPUBLICANIsM IN GERMANY AND
RfPUBLICANrsM IN THE UNITED SrATEs--In one Of
bis recent speeches, Kossuth observes that there
two classes Of Germans in this country-onc of
them eNiles, who chiefly reside in the cities and the
other emigrants Of the agricultural class who ottle
down in the country and mako good citizens and
good republicans. This is nuo; but the Inference
drawn from it by Kossuth is not logical nor borne
out by facts lie argues that, because Germans
become, in process Of time, good citizens and good
republicans in the United States. therefore, tho
Germans in Germany would make equally good re-
pnblicaDs, and are fit for American institutions at
once. This reasoning is 20 exceedingly shallow.
that it j. surprising that so Himsy rsasoner
as Kossuth would resor, to it.
There is a wonderful difference between raw ma
terias and those materials transformed into manu-
featured articles. There il vast difference between
Germans in Germany and Germans in America In
their faherand there are no free institutions at
work to exhibit the practical operations Of liberty.
II few philosophers dream of the theory Of free
dom, their philosophy docs not teach by example,
ard the great mass Of the people perfectly igno
rant OF II, and cannot appreciate il. There is no
free press to teach the Germans the rights Of man,
or the theory Of republican liberty as we UNDER
stand it in the United States. How then can thew
by any sudden revolutionary convulsion, be made
familiar, oil ut once, with that Of which they were
before profoundly ignorant Education Is n slow
process, and il requires years TO complete It. See
how difiicut IL IS TO acquire n mastery IF foreign
languages siill moro difficult il it 10 acouirc n
thorough and practical knowledge Of foreign insttu-
tons, except by actual contact with them A
child, notwithstanding the weakness Of its intel
loct, acquires moro knowledge md more of human
language, in tho 6yst two or three years OF its
existence, BY practical touching and tho principle Of
imitation, tbon il could learn in lifetime shut IN
from the world with ooks in n cnvo or a prison A
Young man learns more Of mechanical trade, by
actual observation and practice in six months than
he ever could learn by any other means without It,
II is, therefore, the height Of abgurlity 10 say
that because the Germans make good republicans
here they arc ct for republican Institutions in ,hor
native land. They orc very good raw matcrialsfor
q republics but there no scientific worlsmen 10
oa.1ufacturc the article. They have no patterns to
guide them; and. If they had, they have ne prao,-
,al skill to initiate the patterns Here, in the |
United States, they the whole machinery Of our
republican institutions Mt full work, and wheels
tremendously moving within wheels like the mocha
,isp Of clock. They soon become familiar with
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-21

THE TICKET SPECULATION ON JENNY LIMBS Con-
cERTs.-We informed by the agent of the Messrs.
Chickering's, that the story told in tho Eue,ing
Post, which imputed to them any participation in
the ticket speculation Jenny Linds concerts, is
unmitigated falsehood from beginning to end. We
might have suspected as much in that mean con-
Germ. There is shocking speculation got up in the
sale Of these tickets, principally caused by the silly
putting Of the oyster cellar critics, but the CHECKER
ings have no concern in it. If any Of the public
foolish enough to give these SPECTATORS more than
the regular prices, it is their fault, and they
deserve to be humbugged. There is no unusual de-
mand. beyond the desire Of the outside spectators
to cheat the public out Of their coin and common
sense.