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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

An animal Of a dlhcren, species from
any before seen in California is in the
possession Of Mr.. Hill, oi Nevada. IL is
called the California cat 1T is describ-
ed as being very beautiful, aud bearing
resemblance to the marten, differing
from il, however, in color, being Of a
dark grey colcr, enrireIsd Nth bright,
brown rings, similar to the raccoon,
The fur is very soft and beautiful. l,s
body is about the size OF the gray SOUR.
rel, and about fifteen inches long. and ito
tail sixteen or seventeen inches long.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The Philadelphia Ne,Ds, describes the
proposed new issue Of the Gold Dollar /:
II II about the size of dime. and hay
ing an open centre Of nearly the size OF
the present com. On one side is the
word Dollar" under which is n
wreath, and on the other side United
States of America, 1862"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

o, Iryou should see man digging in
n snow driit with the exI eciation OF
finding valuable ore, or planting seeds
on the rclling pillows, you would say
nj once that he was beside himself But
in What respect does this man differ
from you while you SOW the seeds Of
idleness and dissipation m your youth,
and expect the fruits Of age will be II
good constitution, elevated affections,
and holy primo iples
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The papers record the death OF Mr..
Charles Boucher, of Berthisr, district OF
Montreal, at the age of lO6. He was
married to three wives, with wnom he
had 60 children. He leaves 43 children.
&C grandchildren, l3 great grandchild-
ren ;2s nephews, 20 grand nephews, Is
grea, grand-nephews, and u large circle
Of friends.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

THr WAY NE ooT lT.--lt was de-
lberate bargain, concocted last Friday
afternoon by the Coaltionisis, that the
Governor should sign the Liquor Bill.
and Caleb Gushing should noun, the
Supreme Bench. Truck and Dicker"
inde cd. - Boston Bee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

n5-Bishop Delaney, Of the Diocese
Of Western New York, will leave Tor
Europe in the steamer oi the 29th lnst,
having been appointed one OF the Dele
gates TO the London meeting oi The
Bible and Pray er-Dook Society on the
18th Of June.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

USING CANCELLED POSTAGE STAMPS.
Within the last ten days our efficient
Postmaster has detected three persons
who have used post stamps which have
been used on letters, and made two OF
them pay the penalty for their fraud on
the Department The penalty is a cool
fifty dollars for each offence Utica
Obserrer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

.Snoio in the North.--Wc learn from
Mr.. Pierce, Of the Northern RaiIroadt
that the hills and mountains in the vi.
cinity ,f Haverhill, n. H., were proiuse-
ly covered with snow on Thursday
morning. -Springf field Republican, 2lsi
inst
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The Maryland Legislature has just
passed bill prohibiting the circulation
of notes Of less denomination than S.,
and it is now the law. II lorbids the
circulation OF foreign small notes after
October next, and those OF the Maryland
banks alter next March.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

Calomel is said to be an inialllble rem
edy for the bite Of mad dog. Cleanse
the wound as soon as possible wish
soft water and CASTLE soap, then apply
a plaster Of mercurial ointment.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

UPThc Watch arrested man on
Tuesday night, charged with breaking
in o the house on the corner Of Spring
street and Washington Square he was
committed 10 Jail.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

WATERlNG PLACES TO BE RUINED
The Maine Liquor Law, which goes in
to operation in July, will of course, en-
tirely cut up and ruin the following
watering places :-Nahant Cape Cod,
Plymouth, Lynn; and more especially
Newport, IN Rhode Island. Those
watering places where wine is to be got
as usual-such as Saratoga, Lebanon,
Sharon, White Mountains, Rockaway,
Coney Island, For, Hamilton, &c. &C.
will all flourish beyond former years
~. Y Herald.
"Of course" il will do no such thing.
just as much and just as good liquor
will be had as at any former year-only
il it will be used medicinaily.- Boston
Bee.
You are entirely correct neighbor
Newport will be the resort of mvalids
this summer, and they will find balms
Of all kinds here TO comfort, cheer and do
them good.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

SournkRN FRriT.-The steamship
Roanoke on her last trip from Norfolk.
brought to New York filty-seven barrels
OF s,ra berries, ten barrels OF cherries,
and two hundred and thirty-eight barrels
OF green peas.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

pA womnn's friendship borders
more closely on love than mans. Men
effect each other in tie reflection OF
noble or friendly acts; while women
ask favor proofs, and more signs and ex-
pr, ssions Of statement.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

There were eight OConnells IN ParlIa-
mcnt together the last seven years, and
the number ia now reduced to one, the
eldest son OF the late L.iberator.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03
nv The effect of the Maine Law upon

ctThe effect OF the Maine Law upon
the public health is noticed by the Bel
fast (Maine) Journal, which computes
IRON the books OF The agent nppo onicd
TO sell liquor for medicinal purposes in
that town, that there are t@enty-iour
thousand persons in the immediate vi
entity who are diseased.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

NPMr. Webster made an excellent
speech in Faneuil Hall, Saturday after
noon the building was crowded TO suf-
location, and the streets around were
densely llled. These demonstrations
show whether or not Daniel Webster is
popular.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

FSeveral Cannon Balls have been
dug out Of hill in East Boston, which
stands opposite Breeds Hill, and it is
supposed they were fired at the battle
of Bunker Hill.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The Roman Catholics OF Pittsburg
are building a cathedral. TO cost $l5o,-
OOO with steepIc $50 feet high. IL 10
TO be 22o by l2o feet in size, and will
scat 10, 500 persons.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The CRYSTAL PALACE AT Nvw YoRx.
The stock for the erection OF this build
ing, 100000, has been all subscribed
for, and the palace will be opened in
May, 1853.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

I5We copy the following from the
Boston Bee it conveys an idea Of how
the Maine Law is regarded by the press
in Massachusetts, and the press gener.
ally gives an accurate idea Of what pub
lie opinion is -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

Daniel Webster has already received
ten thousand dollars rs his share Of the
proceeds Of the sale Of his eolIesws
works.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

The over-grown rich are above think.
ing ol any who need their III sistance.
More ErFEcr RS OF THE RAPPlNGs.-
The Syracuse Star says, that highly
respectable young lady Of that city has
been sent TO the Utica LunatIc Asylum,
in consequence OF alteration Of mind,
caused by attending the rapping demon
strations in that city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

A mans own good breeding is the
best security against other peoples Ill
manners,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

Adam Henderson, a coniectioner Of
Nashville, Tenn, was killed last week,
by the explosion Of a soda fountain.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

Grace Greenwood goes TO Europe in
the Atlantic, on the 29lh, to be gone a
year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

Mr.. John s. Thrasher, Of Cuban lame
10 now IN Boston.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03

Our greatest glory consists in never
failing, but in rising every time we fall.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
NEWS BY TELEG APH,
Letter from president Fillmore.

CHARLESTON August Is, 1852.
The Savannah Republican publishes a letter from Presi-
dent Fillmore, to Hon. A w Chappell, President OF the
late Union Convention at Miedgeville thanking the
Conventions for their resolutions He says:-That the
Union party of your State rendered most important
vices to thee ountry at most critical uncure in our
public affairs justly deny. forget
the anxious socitude with which watched its progress
in 1850 and the relief which felt when saw in its
triumph that it had given the death blow the treason
able doctrines of secession and had raised an nsur
mountabe barrier to the spread Of that dangerous herey
But the necessity for such party is deeply to be regret
ted and shall be happy to learn that it longer
ists" lie concludes by hoping to visit the South soon
after retiring from public life.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
Domestic Miscellany.

We learn from the Paulding Ciiss Clarion, that on
the 17th nit, man by the name Of Tgners, residing
about ten miles north Of Pamela shot dead by his
own son boy fourteen years Of age.
hurricane passed part Of Minnesota the 18th
ult the heaviest experienced. Several buildings
were blown down others unroofed trees blown down, Sc
Up the Minnesota river trees two three feet in dame
ter were twisted off, and carried some distance.
Hungarian doctor named Attilla J. Keleman, has
been arrested in Newark New Jersey and committed to
prison charge of manslaughter in causing the death
Of two children Of Frederick Buhr by inocuating them
with matter taken from child who had the small pox.
John Williams arrested by officer Denmsn, at
Newark on Wednesday, In concert with some New York
policemen charged with obtaining money under false
pretences in Williamsburg. He was committed by Jus
tce Ford, TO await requstion from the Governor of
New York.
Delaware have not yet been arranged. Offers of
promise by the erection Of shute In the dam have been
made but the stone hackers obstinatcly refuse any
agreement
The propeller Ireland Captain Duncan, which left
Quebec the 9th instant with cargo Of sugar, for
Montreal and lot Of empty puncheons for Kingston
burned to the waters edge The and passengers
saved but lost all their property board We un-
derstand she owned by MIR. Morton, of Kingston.
man by the Of John Evans, arrested at
Lowell, ON Saturday by Marshal Shed. charged with
murder in East Stoughton Officer Curtis Of that place.
took him in charge.
The body Of Mrs Thompson Of Weir village was found
floating in the water, at that place on "Wednesday she
In her night clothes and 1t is supposed she threw
herself into the river in state of partial arrangement
caused by I'll Of sickness from when she was re-
covering.
child seven years Of age at St John y b., was sent
by one Of It's parents Sunday last Tor haif pint Of
ium and while ON its way home 1t drank some OF the
contents when death soon afterwards ensued
The BOARD of Health of Rochester, have adopted
luton that no pacards advertising medicines patented
~ otherwise Tor the of cholera shall be put up In
that city and has directed the officers 10 face and tear
Gown eli such hand bills.
The Marlboro Gaseue states that Capt Burton Nor.
rs aud ssiioa of iaurc Del. were drown a a. land
ng ~ 'a' tt,ve ttus4,eE - tbe essuNsut, On
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
Meteorological Observations.
BY MonsE's LINE, NO. 2 WALL STREET.


SUNDAY, August 10, 1852.
BurFALo. p. MA clear, beautiful evening The
day has been fine Barometer 30 0g0. Thermometer So
Wind northwest.
ROCHESTER, p. M-Clear cool and pleasant day
Wind west. Thermometer rs.
AuBuRr, 7 r. M.-The weather has been pleasant all
day; clear. Wind southwest. Thermometer 10.
SYRACUSE, p. MA lovely day; clear evening Wind
west. Thermometer ST.
Urea, p. M.-very pleasant evening" clear day
Wind west. Thermometer so.
ALaANy 7P MA clear and very pleasant day; beau
tful evening, Wind southwest. Thermometer 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
Supposed Loss Of the Ship staHortlshlre, Of
Boston.

DosroN. August Is, 1852
Capt. Clark, of New Bedford, from Valparaiso and
Callso. arrived at Panama, and gave to Mr.. VIM d.
Little passenger in the Illinois Peruvian paper from
which the following Ia literal translation) is taken
SHPwREcK.-It ia but few days ago that we gave an
account Of the shpwrecks that this year
We now have to record two Others The first Is vessel
lost at the Island of Santa Maria place dreaded by sea-
ship Staordshre bound from boston to California with
800 and odd passengers mistake she had only 1901 all
OF whom seems have escaped with their lives with the
exception OF one BY the vessel that brought this
we learn that the Portuguese bark Gurmaraens
had gone ashore in the Bay Of Colcura-everybody
board saved.
Captain Clark made every possible inquiry of the pas
sepgers from Valparaiso and Callao but them
had heard word of the disaster. His sister and her
child were passengers in the ship consequently he had
the strongest motive for rigid inquiry He says not
wthstandng the report in the Peruvian paper many
the passengers doubted the information
The Staffordshire, Captain Richardson, sailed from
this port, May g. with large and valuable cargo and
about one hundred and sixty passengers for San Fran
cisco The vessel and cargo probably insured in this
city for at least five hundred thousand dollars She was
not year old at the time Of her supposed os having
cleared her first voyage to Liverpool August 4th 1851
She tons register and good ship need to
be built
Although this report of her supposed loss appears cir
cumstantlay correct, YET we tnlnk, several reasons
might be assigned to doubt at least In the first
place, her course after doubling the Cape would be
northwest which would carry her far the land
and all heavy vessels endeavor to give the land
wide berth, in order to avoid cams but the other
hand, she may have sustained damage off the Cape
and may have been trying to reach Tacahuana VAL
paraiso to reit, when she got ashore Upon other
hypothesis account for her being there She had
water board for two hundred days passage aud prov
sions for year and therefore could have to
make port for supplies Her commander, Captain
Richardson is of the most correct in personal
habits that could be selected experienced and
skfu sailor has few equals. Her officers and
also the picked men of the port Every circumstance
in her favor to success We will not there
fore, believe hastily that she is lost.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
Telegrnphic Change.

Samuel Porter Esq, who has been for some time past
superintendent Of the New York state Printing Telegraph
lire, has resigned his Office, preparatory taking charge
Of the telegraph line to Sandy Hook. At meeting
Of the operators the former line held Friday
ing resolutions unanimously passed endorsing his
character as liberal courteous and efficient superinten
dent and expressing regret at the interruption of the
business relations that have hitherto existed between
them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
Theatrical and Musical.

Sir william Don requests to state upon his au-
thority that arrest at Cleveland was made by the
steamboat agent without any previous demand for the
payment Of the fare of the Monplaiser troupe New
Orleans to Cincinnati He further states that he had
previously eegraphed TO the agent to send his bill to tho
Melodeon at Cleveland for payment the troupe could
not obtain theatre at Cincinnati Sir William adds
that the director and himself were sumary arrested
before the performance commenced and when the house
thronged and that he has commenced suit against
the agent for false imprisonment and perjury We copied
the original paragraph from the Memphis Express
The French dancers appear this evening at Nj
bios, In q variety Of their beautiful dances. and
the vaudeville company in the comedy Of the Dumb
Belle" At the Broadway and Bowery theatres, Ander-
SON and Macaster will appear, being the last week OF
their performances in this city. Az Castle Garden tno
b92ptifu opera of the "Crown Diamond wiz oe gssh
f ehe last time At the National Mr CouldocN anu
William Don will appear in the Willow oopss anu VIZ
Rough Diamond ~ aud al the Museum ohrsty = % ane
Woods Minstrls the usual attractive pefiof VI"
be gwen. l ~, or.,,,,. a
Mudame wiedemann will give concert this evening AZ
Newnorl ana viii he assisted BY the Gcrpianians.
r.r.r AssAULr-We learn that difficulty oc-
d vesterAs morning between Job insor the keeper
M sISn IN Charles street ard George Allen tailor,
S,s ghieh filsn stabbed Wiusof IN tbs sd initiating
= sett8 tpaf h sAs H. rp1ti aoul4 prose ft4a hAsn
wts ssS IA *4e. ft7 totst Hsss. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16

LAND OFFICEs.-The advertisement proeaimiug
ales q public lands at certain land offices Ia the State of
Iowa has been Withdrawn IN Consequence OF recent
charge ~ Voneress IN he orgausaion Of thoic dis
u'c@ Nrn We les v1 be otan adyariae3 lis soon AZ
ne rcW offices SHAH have boon properly organized
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
Men Drowned.

PHILADELpHIA, August IL, 1852.
Noah Sturges coored man. captain of the sloop Mar
tha and william Stevens drowned yesterday by the
swampng Of his boat lie belonged to the Eastern shore
of Maryland.
Henry Aud, of the firm of Bishop Aud was drowned
to-day, while bathing. His wife and children we're
the shore. and witnessed his disappearance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
North Carolina Election.

BALTIMORE August 15, 1852
We have returns from all the counties except Macon
Cherokee Yancey and Currituck and the vote stands
for Reid 39479 for Kerr 35 III Reds net gain 9l2
The House of Commons stands 81 wings 70 So democrats
Cherokee Haywood, Tyrrell and Macon yet to hear
from. There will doubtless be a whg majority Joint
ballot
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
The SpirituaIIsts.

The "Spiritualistsp met again on Friday evening In
Bloomfield Hall. Boston, according to adjournment.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleyery presided The constitution
ported at the previous meeting taken up, amended,
and adopted President, Vice President, Correspond
ing and Recording Secretaries, Treasurer, and four
Directors chosen Women well as men were ee-
yated to Office. The meeting dull though the
tendance Of the "mediums quite large No attempt
made to communicate with the spirit land, and at
ten O'Clock the Conference adjourned for week
The spiritual knockngs have made themselves heard in
Arkansas The spirit oa young lady who died lately in In
diana has been in communication with two Of her friends
in Lawrence county Ark and her revelations appear to
have been Of surprising character. We have no SYM
pathy with those who ut such phenomena as these
II false they should be met and efuted not treated with
vulgar nsolencc The question not to be disposed
Of by abuse the affected scofing Of presumptuous
ignorance Our brother of the Christian 4dvocafe invites
the spirits of voltare and Paine to visit Arkansas. Wa
would rather sec him investigate the whole affair calmly,
than attempt to get rid Of IL by What thousands
Of intelligent people conscentiousy believe Is worth the
examination even of the most sceptical.M.mphs Er-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
The Liquor Law.


Abby Drscol of Milton, found in the streets Of
Roxbury on Wednesday evening in an intoxicated state.
She had with her jug well filed with choice Tho
jug Immediately seized by the officials and will be
destroyed with all the usual ceremonies.
correspondent ofthe Boston Herald speaking Of the
iqor nformer says the business Of nformer is
that offers attractions to honorable and hence it
will be found that those who engage in 1t persons
devoid Of liberal, generous, and manly feelings. This
is general rule and the exceptions to It. II any there
only prove its correctness 1t IL perfectly natural
a a o@ % to @ how
neighbor There Ia degree Of rcnohy involved in the
act which with approval except In bare natures
1t Is the cowardce Of stealthy assassin who stabs In
the dark and not the courage Of brave who faces
his opponent in open day The very idea of informcr
presupposes designing, cowardly fellow who, like .
beast prey lies in ambush for his inspecting neighbor
watching for the opportunity to beray him into the
hands Of his enemies.
On Thursday morning, the City Marshal of Lynn made
descent ON Nhneys hotel, ut NahaDt, and succeeded
in capturing and carrying off one quarter cak Of brandy
any material deprivation in consequence OF this heavy
operation
Thursday, when the sheriff served search upon
the propetors OF store who seemed to be surprised at
the visit Of the officer and Of the firm forbade the
moya Of the liquor alleging that 1t the property Of
Burton in Boston. But sheriff Day was inexorabs,
and all the liquor found upon the premises I've
six barrels in all consisting Of general assortment Of
brandy gin, &c. seized in the Of the
monweah and by him deposited for safe keeping In the
city liquor store until the case decided by due process
Of law.
At West Boylston, two colored men, named Robert
Fields and Robert West keepers Of restaurant
rested Wednesday for violating the law and taken to
Clinton for trial They found guilty of three ofen-
and in compliance with the law fined $40 for the
first $40 for the second and 500 with three months i'm
prifon for the third. They also put under
bonds OF $1,000 not to sell for year. On Thursday
they committed to Worcester jail.
man named Charles Kenty has received a similar
punishment for violating the law three different times in
West Bridgewater lie got four months imprisonment
instead Of three.
Very little regard paid to the liquor law in Bos
ton.
meeting of the citizens of Cambridge friendly to tho
liquor law held Wednesday evening for the
purpose of taking for the enforcement Of the
law.
In Randolph, expressman has been arrested for
violation Of the liquor law and held for trial Monday
next The evidence ut the primary examination disclosed
nothing further than that the expressmeD in the due
Of his business had conveyed from Boston sundry
jugs and demijohns which were conectured to contain
ardent spirits
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-16
Stock OF Cotton Mt New Orleans.-The
American Consul at Acapulco.

NEW UHLEANs, August II, 1857
The stock Of Cotton by actual count is 500 bales in
cluding 200 bales on shipboard not cleared
Mr. Rice American Consul at Acapulco has arrived at
the city Of Mexico