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Rev. Dr.. Waylaud,
RI. Rev. Bishop Pot
ter, OF Pa,
Rev. f. II. Chaplin,
Prof. Gillespie,
Pres. II. p. Tappan,
II. W. Longfellow,
w. G Bryant,
Geo. WIN. Curtis,
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The literary department Of the work, contributed
by some of the most eminent writers of the coun-
try, exhibits glances of the domestic retreats Of
American authorship, accompanied with anecdotal
incidents in their literary history. Nov Is
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19
NEWPORT, II. L., THURSDAY MORNING, Eel

GENERAL ASSEMBLY. The Maine
Law, wI'h the provision to put it out to
the people, has passed the Senate by
One majority. The vote did not turn so
much upon the merits of the bill as upon
the constitutional question of submitting
it to the people. Among the nays are
several Of the strongest friends OF the
Maine Law, and among the ayes arc
several which would he given against
the law, unless coupled with the provis-
ion TO put it out to The people. Consid-
cradle interest was tell when the ayes
and noes were called, and 80 even was
the vote, that no one could predict the
result. When The name of MIR. Wilcox,
the last on the list was reached, the vote
stood 10 TO l5.-Ile voted in the alIirma-
tive.
The bill will now 90 down TO the
House, where strong effort will be
made to strike out the clause submitting
it TO the people, and TO send it back TO
the Senate in The original form III which
It was rejected in the Housc.-Pror.
Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

CuRIosrrIEs or STEAM.-There ia a
question connected with steam which is
more strange then any, and yet we sell
dom here il mentioned 1t s this: water
at ZIP deg gives of steam this steam
is totally different in its nature and action
from water, and yet il is only 2l2 deg
also. Why does not the water, at 2l2
deg, all fash in moment like gunpow-
der, into steam-that is. into 1900 times
It's original bulk ? We connot tell ; we
only know it does not do it. Ii has been
proven by Faraday, however, that wa
ter perfectly purged OF all atmospheric
air, (Which all water contains portion
Of when heated TO 300 deg, explodcs
instantly-that is. all flashes at once in
10 steam. There is another property
belonging to water not so universally
known TO engineers as it should be,
namely, all the water in boiler will be-
come steam in given time, when sub
iccted 10 constant heat and great
pressure. III certain amount Of water,
at the heat OF melted ice. be put into a
vessel, and lamp applied to the same,
it will be found that It the time occupied
10 bring the water from melted ice to
2l2 deg, (the point where steam com
mences TO be given off, be noted, and
the lamp kept at the vessel for 81 times
longer, all the water will be changed in
to steam; it follows then, that il a GER
tam amount of heat be applied to water,
for l-2 times the period it took to raise
the temperature from that Of melted ice
to the steam point, all the water will be
in state TO flash AT once into 100 times
its original bulk A cubic foot OF water,
! converted into steam, occupies 100
times the space it formerly occupied, if
not compressed; and two cubic feet OF
water, converted into steam. occupy
space of 34OO feet. The pressure ex-
erted by such an expansive force is tre-
mendous. II frozen water has burst
cannons, is it to be wondered at that heat
and water burst boilers2 Every en-
gneer should be thoroughly acquainted
with all the known chemical and me-
chanical properties of water and steam.
The observation ofeminent practical en-
gneers are very valuable; they are
situated to observe the phenomena Of
steam, and there may be many not yet
generally known.-Scientifc american
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

CoUNTEss BocARME.- Paris cor
respondent of the National Intelligencer
makes the following statement. 1t will
be remembered that the evidence Of
Countess Bocarme's guilt, in the murder
for which her husband was executed,
was very strong:
"A romantic incident connected with
the unfortunate and beautiful Countess
de Bocarme has just been made public
You may recollect the Count de Bo-
carme. the Countess's husband, was
executed about year since in Belgium
for the murder of his brother-in-law,
and the conduct of his lady on that try
ing occasion, together with her beauty,
made so strong an impression upon the
heart of a young Englishman residing
at Paris that he was induced to offer his
hand. The offer was declined, for the
reason that she had determined never
again TO marry. The young lover had
just died, and bequeathed her fortune
OF six hundred thousand liancs."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

KEEr GOOD HEART.-Don't let your
courage fail, though fortune frowns for
season, and the way before you looks
forbidding. Hold up your heads breast
the storm bravely, Ii.e one worthy to
outrlde it. always remembering that the
fercer it RACES, the sooner il will be over.
On no account allow yourself 10 breathe
a sigh or speak of your i'll circumstances
despondingy for fortune. when in
fit OF i'll humor-like cruel beings in gen.
eral--most delights TO torture those from
whom she can wiring the loudest cries
Meet her wry faces with a smile of de-
fiance, and she will presently favor you
with her blandest smile III return. A
little more diligence, ~ little more econ.
omy, little more patient endurance,
and the crisis will soon be passed and
business once more b. pronounced con-
valescent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19
Ma. BuLwER SUpIRcEDED. -

Ma. BULwER SUPERCEDED. - Mr..
Champion for several years British
Charge at Washington, has been ap-
pointed TO the post Of Minister, vice Sir
Henry Bulwer. The appointment is
said TO be in par, owing to the desire OF
Mir. Lawrence. MIR. Champion has
served in the diplomatic capacity at Vi
enna, ST. Petershurgh, and other Euro
pean Courts, aud is esteemed as an able
and upright man at home and abroad
To MIR. Champion will be given the set
Element OF the Prometheus and Nicara-
qua difficulties.
In regard to the Prometheus affair,
the Courier says:
Lord Granville has received the re-
port Of Admiral Seymour, confirming
in all respects the representations Of Mr..
Lawrence in regard to the Prometheus
affair. The English Government ap-
proves OF the conduct Of Admiral Scy-
mour in ordering the Commander Of
the brig Express of the station. Lord
Granville disavows the act Of the Cap
tain, to Mr. Lawrence, as violation Of
the existing treaty, and says, it is also
becoming in the great nation he repre-
sents TO make an honorable apology
The correspondence on this subject will
be sent 10 Congress Immediately"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

JSenator Borland, from Arkansas,
is decidedly an ornament TO the dis,in.
guished body OF which he is member.
Not that he is eloquent, or wise, or gift
ed in any way for special distinction in
ordinary Senatorial labors. But his
amiability, his sweetness of temper, and
the kind courtesy which marks his So
cial interc curse, cannot fail TO win for
him distinct renown.
Our Washington correspondent yes
terday gave the details OF this Mr.. Bor-
lands demeanor towards Mr.. Kennedy,
a gentleman Of high character and noi-
fensive department, which must give
him still higher rank than previous ex
p'oits in the same direction had won
for him. 1t seems that in the Senate
Chamber, after the adjournment Mr..
Kennedy came in to make some conver-
sational explanations concerning the
Census tables, which Mr.. Borland had
assaled. He said to Mr.. b., playiully,
that, ''thc author Of tho tables would be
down upon him"
Mr.. Borland said he would not be die
taied to by anybody as TO his duties in
the Senate. Mr.. Kennedy seeing Mr..
B. exasperated, explained that the Ia
bcs were .he work OF scientific man
in his office; that he did not wish to die
tate to any Senator. but that he was
ready and desirous To make explanations
TO Senators. Mr.. BorIand replied
"When | want Information from you,
| will ask for it Mr.. Kennedy, turning
away, said, Those most in want of in
formation are not always the ones to
seek for it," Mr.. Borland rose in his
seat and struck Mr.. X. a rery serere Jio,o
on The side Of The nose, inficting a Sererr
wo,ld, and breaking The bridge Of the
nose, and otherwise in1uring him
While Mr.. Kennedy was nearly insensi.
bic, MIR. Borland sprung at HIM, but be-
ing rcstl aimed by byslanters, cried out
"Lei me go, and TH cut the id rascars
throat !"
This narrative ought to be stereotyp.
ed. II gives one such pleasant i'm
preston Of the character OF all Ameri.
can Senator:--it holds up to admiration
so beautifully Mr.. Borland's personal ac-
compIishmcnts and official dign' 'y;-it
reflects such distinguished honor upon
him and the country that the world
ought not willingly 10 let its memory die.
There probably is not anything in the
shape OF law applicable to SO high per-
sonage as Mr.. Borland, in the District
ofColumbia. 1t isa pity, however, that,
while drunken yagahond about our
wharves for similar offence would be
sent to BackwcI's Island, Mr.. Borland
should still waste his sweetness upon the
Senate Chamber.-M Y. Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

Co-Thc Chicago Journal Of the 22d.
speaking OF the skating there, says -
Yesterday, several ladies became in:er-
es,ed in the exsiting sport, and not be.
ing sufficiently versed in this kind 80
poetry of motion" they were put on
"rockers''- chairs being procured for
their accommodation, which were whirl-
ed over the ice with all the delightful
velocity that the most finished skaters
could give. lf "the course of true love
never did run smooth" before, there was
an exception yesterday at least.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

o. In consequence of the log the
steamer State Of Maine did not arrive
here yesterday morning until after IL
o'clock she went Immediately % Fall
River WITHOUT stopping here, probably
an account of the strong wind which
would have made il difficult for her to
reach the wharf.
Since the above was in type, we
learn that the State oi Maine got ashore
on her trip to New York, near Green
wich, in the log, and this probably
caused her delay.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

OATH OF A REMARkABLE MAN IN
Nova ScoTlA.-At Shipharbor, on the
Goth of December, died Mr. Daniel
Wcckcs, in the ll7th year Of his age
Mr.. Weckcs was born on Long Island
on the Sd Of December, 1885, and served
in the British army in which the gallant
Wolfe fell, September 18th, 1859, at
winch time he was "a years old He
adhered TO the loyal cause at the time Of
the revolution. and received grant OF
land at Shipharbor, on which he has
since been settled. He brought up a
family of q children, whose offspring to
the the third and fourth generation are
settled around him, and scattered in
many parts Of the world, numbering sew
eral hundred In 1888 he enjoyed lis
second sight, and up TO a coupe OF years
ago, went daily bareheaded into the
woods to cut wood and timber, an occu-
patton he preferred above all others.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

STATE TEMPFRAscE SociETY.-The
meeting Of the State Temperance So
ciety yesterday, was very large. Res
olutlons were passed in favor OF the
Maine Law as originally reported in
the House: and against the proposition
to put the bill out to the people; which
would in effect amount to nothing more
than to carry the question into the Su-
preme Court, on The ground Of it's con
stitutionality, and keep 1t there IL year or
two for decision. MIR. Porter argued
very earnes,ly for an endorsement OF the
bill lis it has passed the Senate but the
vote was unanimously against him.
Prov. JOulnaL
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

A STREAK OF Luok WIN. c. Dough-
erty, young man who formerly drove
dray in Cincinnati, returned home on
Friday last, alter soiourn h three
years in California. with S27 eco. the
result Of a single gold mining specuIa.
ton in the Sierra Ncvade region which
Dougherty entered into about six NOR tbs
ago, at ii period hen he was re educed 10
a state Of almost absolute dcsiitution.
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 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 10 great
depth, they struck n very rich vein of
ore, which yielded in little over two
months upward Of 200 pounds gold, or
S52 00O.-They continued working
nearly month longer when DoJgher-
ty sold his share Tor $500 more than
he paid for it,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

SPAIN ASo PGRU.-A very significant
movement is mentioned in the recent
ndyices from Havana. i, is no less than
the announcement Of the arrival there
OF Sencr Mariana, Moreino on his way
to Madrid. there TO act as Consular A
gent for tie Republic Of Peru. The
National Intcllgencer, in noticing this
matter, says:
"The Diario de la Marina states that
the appointment has been made Tor the
purpose of opening with the Spanish
Government preliminary negotiations
for the acknowledgment Of the indcpen-
dence of the Peruvian Republic, and
expresses confidentl opinion that the
mission OF Senor Moreino will be sue
cessful. IL dwells at some length upon
the importance Of reconciIIng the differ
ent branches Of the Spanish. American
family with the mother country, and
upon the necessity of making common
cause against IA rival race occupying
another part Of the American continent,
which has already aggrandized nselfat
,hs erpence Of Mexico, aud from which
proceeded the piratiedl cIredi,ion
against Cuba"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

FRENcH SPECULATION IN AMERICAN
CoIs.-The Philadelphia Inquirer has
been assured by gentlemen who rec
emily returned from Europe. that large
quantities of American coin are import
ed into France from the United States /;
and by peculiar process, a considerable
portion of gold is extracted, while the
vaue ofihe silver is rot impaired. ln-
deed, it is said that quite an extensive
business is carried OH in this way. The
process is peculiar one, and known on
ly to few scientific men in France.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19
HERiLD OF THE TIMES
CRANST0N & NORMAN.
TERMS..$2 in advance, or S2,26
at the end Of the year.
TThe Gold Medal got up by sever
Pb BLIsHrp EVERY THURSDAY MoRrIsG, AT
No. l27 Thamcs Street.

1The Gold Medal got uP by sever
al of MIR. Clay's friends in New York,
was yesterday presented to the great
Ashlander, by Daniel Ullman and 9TH
ers, Mr.. Clay making an impressive
speech in reply. The medal was de-
signed by w. Walcut, painter, and T,
D. Jones, sculptor, and executed by c.
c. Wright. 1t is the largest medal ev-
er struck in the United States, being 81
inches in diameter and weighing 9 oun-
ces, pure California gold. The diverse
eide bears an exquisite medallion head
of Henry Clay, modelled from lie by
Jones. The head is surrounded at the
verge Of the medal by finely executed
wreath. On the reverse side, designed
by Walcutt, in plain lettering, are the
following dates in Mr.. Clay's history:
Senate, 1906.
Speaker, 1911.
i. War OF 1912 with Great Britain.
Client, 1914.
Spanish America, 1918 and 1922.
Mics, uri Compromise. 1921.
American System, 1924.
Greece, 1924.
Secretary OF State, 1925.
Panama instructions, 1926.
Tariff Compromise, 1888.
Public Domain, lS33-lS4l.
Peace with France Preserved, 1888.
Compromise, 1850.
Around this inscription ia an exquisite
ly wrought border or wreath, represent
ing six Of The staple productions of the
country, viz: Hemp, Indian Corn, To-
bacco, Rice, Wheat and Cotton.
The dies Of this medal were made
entirely by Mr.. Wright, and the entire
work executed under his supervision
II was begun year ago.
The case CT the medal Is of silver,
finely engraved and Chased, and is in
excellent keeping with the medal itseli.
II was made by Mr.. Preston, watch-
case maker in Maiden Lane. On one
side Of the case is large engraving OF
TBE CAAiToL at w ashington, as il will
appear when The additions are com
pleted. On the other side is fine view
OF ASHLAND, the homestead Of MIR.
CLAY, and representation OF TIE
MONUMENT on the Cumberland road.
erected in conmemoration Of Mr.. Claws
uuwearying efforts as the champion OF
Internal Improvements. The medal is
hrmly set in this case, which opens on
either side.-N. Y. Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

Spedring on Watts's Hymns The
Albany Evening Journal contains the
following curious election incident which
o cured in the Western District of the
lst Ward OF Buffalo:
In the afternoon, about four O'Clock it
was found that the book upon which the
Inspectors and Clerks were sworn nj the
organization OF the Board which we
had sup osed to be the Bible, was, in
fact, a volume OF Watts's Hymns The
challenged vo;ers were also sworn on
the same book.
The Journal thinks that DIR. Watts
Psalms and Hymns are excellent in their
way, but they are as worthless as last
years almanac at The polls.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

Defence Of Liberia. The American
Colonization Soci,ty, it is said, has vot-
ed the sum OF 10000, should il be re-
quired, to aid in the defence Of Liberia
against tho attacks Of the savage tribes.
The Society has also adopted mea-
sures to obtain additional arms and war
like resources. President Roberts is
determined TO punish he authors of the
late outrage as the surest way TO secure
peace for the future.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

EvADING THE MAINE LlaUoR LAW
Some ingcnius devices are adopted in
Maine to evade the the stringent liquor
law of that State. A few days ago a
coffin, at first supposed TO contain the
remars of some deceased person, was
carried through the streets in Portland,
but the suspicious of the police being
excited. it was opened, and 10 /! il was
found to be full Of bottles Of whisky,
which were Immediately conliscated.--
II is said wag who saw the operation
remarked that. contary 10 the usual
course OF things, the cohn in this case
contained not the body but the spirit.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

cu-A quiet cheerful, and very musi-
cal lady, about thirty, advertses in the
London Times, for husband abou;
sixty" with sound Protestant principles
and at least "E4OO year"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

D'Thc Maine Liquor Law has pass
ed the Senate, by one majority, with a
provision that it shall be submitted to
the people to be voted upon ; it will now
90 10 the House Tor concurrence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

A Convention Of. spi itualists is an
nounced TO take place shortly, "at the
urgent request of the spirits" at Cleave-
land, o., for the purpose Of calling to-.
gciher the mediums, comparing notes,
OF counsellIng together in relation to
presen, manifestations, and strengthen
ing the cause of spiritualism. II is said
the InvisibleS have promised to be pres
ent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

Bonaparte's house, at Longwood, ST
Helena is now a barn; the room he
died in is stable, and where the I'm
perlaI body lay in state, may be found a
machine for grinding corn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

nTThc steamship Pacific arrived at
New York, on Thursday, but she brings
nothing Of special Importance; all is
quiet in Europe
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

CouNTEHrEIr.-Thre Of a new do
scripton on the fremont Bank, Boston,
have made their appearance. They are
much lighter than the genuine, are made
payable to |. Gray, and dated April 4,
1850. The Presidents eignature on the
counterfeit is And. T. Hall on the gen.
uine il is Andw. T. Hall.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

"My lad" said school master, "what
is member OF Congress ?" "A member
Of Congress is common substantive,
agreeing with seli-inerest, and is gov
ened by eight dollars a day, understood.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

uT Monday was the iity.second day
that the Boston omnlbusses had been on
runners.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

~ Why did Jenny Lind marry
Pianist She wanted man to accom-
odny her
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19

Father Mathew is busy again, in lre.
and, administering the pledge