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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

uJA singular circumstance lately
occurred in Paris. A bridal party re-
paired to the church TO complete the
nuptial ceremony, and as The bridegroom
stepped irom lis carriage he was close
Iy scrurnized by the coachman, who
seemed struck with CONSERVATION, and
suddenly mad, but remarked great un-
casin, ss on the part Of the bridegroom,
who. however, presently mastered him
self. Az the party, after the ceremony,
were owing from the church, the BRIDE
groom was arrested by an officer, who
told the appalled, bride that her husband
was murderer, who had euded Justice
lor eight years, and that the coachman
CHANGED 10 have been privy to the
murder, IN some manner, and Instantly
recognized the culpri,. The bride fell
insensibIe, and lies in a critical coudi-
ton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

WHAT GrN. PIERCE WANTS HIM
sELF.-There was meeting OF the
friends Of Daniel Webster held in New
York, on Tuesday night, last at which
several able speeches were made.
Among those who addressed the meet
ing was Mr. Everis, and in the course
Of his remarks he sand
He visited the northern part OF the
State some time ago, and met "A law
yer Of eminence, who was preparing for
the Baltimore Convention 7; he told him
that they were going to nominate Mr..
Webster. 4" Well" said he, a" if that
be the case, il is no ma ter whom we
nominaie."& He related an incident
which occurred last summer, in Mr..
Webster's house, where gentlemen of
different politics were assembled. The
conversation turned upon the crisis
through which the country had gone,
and gentleman who was once an ac-
complished citizen, and afterwards
distinguished general, could not restrain
himself, through at his own table, from
expressing his admiration of Mr.. Web
ster: he hoped that he might live TO see
him President Of the United States.
That gentle man was Franklin Pierce.
Tremendous applause)
Gen. Pierce has patriotic desires, and
1.-THE opportunity occurs he will ofcourse,
and his friends follow his example, vote
to make Dar lei Webster President.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

SINGULAR LAw.-Thc Mobile papers
state that the Legislature OF Alabama,
passed very curious law at their ses-
sion, on the subject Of selling cotton
IL enacis that no cotton sold by CON-
mission merchants shall be considered
us delivered, and the ownership fully
parted with until the same has been
paid for; any order, law, custom, or
usage to the contrary notwithstanding.
Ii further declares il TO be a crime pun
Ishable by Imprisonment III the penitenli-
airy tor not less then one year nor more
than four. for any cotton buyer, acting
for himself or as agent for oilers, to buy
or engage TO buy cotton tiom a planter
or commissio n merchant, and tail or re-
fuse 20 pay for it at the time appointed"
This may be called sort OF Alabama
Cotton Law, and viii be almost rs no
toriouS in time, rs the Maine Liquor
Law.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17
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prepared from BENNETT, or the
FOURTH STOMACH or THE OK,
after directions of Baron LIEBlG, the
prca, IhysicIos sical Chemist, by j. :.
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is truly a wonderful remedy for lNDIGES-
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ER COMP Amt, CONSTIPATION
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OWN METHOD, by NATURES OWN
AGENT, the GASTRIC JUICE. Pam
phlcls cootain'oR Scientific evidence Of it's
cslue. furnished by ssen,s RIstls. See 30
among the medical advertisements.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

The PHINriNG Arr. Swiss papers
say that machinist OF Einsiedin in the
Canton OF Schw.z, has invented new
apparatus for printing by electric tele-
graph, by which each letter is printed in
any required kind OF type, by closing
OF the circuit, and Tie moi n Of The let
tcrs is accomplished by the action Of one
magnet and one commutaior only. The
paper which receives the impression
from The type. moves in regular cores
pondence with the action Of the operator,
and if he stops before the sentence is
concluded the paper likewise stops
The work is represented as equal TO Il C
best quality OF print.
Major Rerjowsky lately gave a lec-
ture at the Mechanics Institution of
London. England for the purpose Of ex-
paining the mUdus operandi Of new
Kind of type, invented by him, which cu-
atlcs persons quite unacquainted with
composing, TO compete with finished
composltors. With the aid Of this inven-
ton one person can set up $500 letters IN
one hour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

The RdppeTs and Gen. Cdss.-- Not
long ago one of the spirit rappers in
Baltimore announced that Gen. Cass
would receive the nomination of the
Baltimore Democratic Convention. We
are sorry to see people in the other
world, ms well as this, =" so given to
Iying."-. Richmond Republican.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17
GEN. PiERcE.-The Providence Jour.

GEN. PiERcE.-The Providence Jour
nal OF Friday says.
General Franklin Pierce arrived in
this city last evening by the way Of Fall
River in the Canonicus. and took rooms
at the City Hotel. A large number OF
cnizens called upon HIM, and in the
evening. accompanied by some Of his
Democratic friends, he visited "Gov-
ernor" Dorr al his residence on Benef,
street."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17
})octital.
Nature.

Whose that gives his ~ irit ohoioe,
And wandeis to the deep old woods,
Whose subtle eur detects em h voice
Of Nature In those soiud,s;
Knows with what mastery sht draws
Her scholar To her close embrace,
And how suggestive all her laws
Are Of his human life and race.
lie leans his head upon her breast,
And hears the pulsc, no Others hear,
And every change makes manifest,
Her likeness 10 his higher sphere;
Ia all her forms, shape, tone and shade,
The types of many memories lie,
And when he sees some bright thing fude
Aud ling, ring, sink al last and die.
Or marks some triple blossom fall
Unblighted by the wind or rust,
And seeks the agencies that call
Such health aud beant, to the dust.
The hour returns which saw his heart
Robbed of its brightest idol-when
II cost him all his faith TO part
Aud left him, dumb, midst living men.
The hour returns, so long since rung
Ere any blight had ionchsd his brow,
Or any voice from any tongue
Had whispered, what II might say, now
That snw three human blossoms fall
From the fair vine that gave them birth,
And locked in one embracing--all
Soon given TO the open earth.
And he remembers how he stood
And heard their little history
When on his wondering sonl did brood
Deaths first, AMI NV ful mystery.
And wishes now, his faith WAS strong
And chlldlikc, as in those bright hours
When into beauty, Death ere loLg
Would burst, ns buried seeds, TO flowers.
80 when with many cares oppressed
Leave thou the haunis Ia HyaTi,c dear.
Co lean Thy head on Natures breast
And hear The pulse ro othc's hear,
Yield Ia the gentle power that draws
Her scholar 10 her kind embrace,
Learn how suggestive all her laws
Are Of Thy human life aid race.
LLEWELLYN.
Elynian Fields, IIoboken, June 9Th, lsj2.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17
Bp Gclc0rarb.
WASHINGTON, Sat, rdny. June ~.

WAsniNGroN, Sat, rday. June ~.
Delegates in the Whig National Con-
veniion from the South and West are
pouring into this city. Several of the
prominent members have called eau
Gus for tonight, TO deliberate upon GER
tain interesting measures.
EBsTER's chances for the nomination
are becoming brighter every momert,
and he is now openly ialked of as the
Compromise candidate. II is rumored
here that should the Convention be un-
able to select n candidate upon the first
or second ballot. that President FILL
MORE has prepared note 10 be read be-
fore the Convention, dee clining the nomi-
nation in favor Of Mr.. WEBSTER.
The dispatch relative TO The aprrop-a-
,ion 10 the Collins steamer having passed
the COMMITTEES Of Ways and Alea ms, is
confirmed. The amendment, was adopt
ed by one majority. |, will thus 40 to
the House in good shape and will un-
queslIonably be passed by that body.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

FALL RIVER RAiLRoAp.-Ata meet
ing Of the Directors OF the Fall River
Railroad Company, June, 10, 1852,
dividend Of four dollars per share was
declared, payable OIL and after Monday,
July 5. The Company are entirely free
from debt, and have surplus exclusive
oi the dividend, amounting to S26, 6S2.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

A Maine paper says that the Supreme
Court OF that State, now in session at
Augusta, has decided that liquor can.
not be seized in transit, and that all
persons have the right to transport
liquors not intended for sale.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

uS7A discovery has been made by
French chemist, which it is said, will
render the alteration Of bank bills i'm
possible. II consist in peculiar way
Of making the paper. which being
secret it is impossible to alter or initiate
it. The inventor intends coming to the
United States to take out patent
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

The expense of receiving and enter
tanning kossu'h, in Albany will be
about $1,000. The New York Times
estimates the amount Of material aid he
received in this country a, about $780,
OOO
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

GrA married man, who was out at a
whist I arty, When he proposed gong
home, was urged TO stay little longer.
"well, he rphed, "I,ihals might
ss well my wife, probably. is already
rs mad az she can BE- ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

MR. WEBsTER IN MAISE.-A letter
from Maine states that there is not the
slightest doubt but that seven-eighihs
Of the Wings OF Maine are in favor oi
Daniel Webster as the Wing candidate
Tor the Presidency.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

The Dunkirk Journal states that the
population Of that village by a recent
count. was four thousand and sixteen,
being an increase Of nearly 5oper cent
within the lac, year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

WOMEN AT HOME. Heaven did not
intend women TO be he inmates Of
boarding houses. They are out OF their
element in all such abiding places
There are erra.ic exceptions TO the
general rule, but the true sphere OF
really womanly woman is her own
home-hcr true EMISSION" 10 make her
husband and her children happy. Her
heart more than her head, 'marshals
her the way that she should go" Her
affections, her wiicly and molherly love,
instruct heI intellect, SHARPEN her per-
cepiion, and give force, energy and
precision 10 her plans and purposes
Such woman pratcth not Tor her sex's
righis-mourneth not over its WRONGS
She attends no convention. coveis not
the double barrelled garment, demands
not seat on The bench, post in the
State, or vote through the ballol-box.
Content with the position assigned 10 all
women by the Almighty at the creation,
and which The prophets. aptriarchs,
apostles, and the Saviour himself have
declared 10 be the most meet and scenly
for the weaker vessel" The good wife
never attempts 10 overstep the limits
OF her appropriate sphere, but makes that
sphere charmed circle, within which
the husband and father is dIsburihened
OF his business cares. and enjoys full
ness oi placid happiness which the out
side world can neither give nor take
away. Fortunate is he who hath such
a woman 10 wife for she shall not only
smooth the roughncss Of is earthly
journey, but lead him gently by the
hand toward Heavc"."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

Stormy Sundays fall like wet bla 'kels
on modern piely. aud fair sky does
more to draw reol lie to church than a
fine sermon.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

WAS fr A SrRpRlsE ?-The rumor
grows stronger tina, the nomination Of
Gen. Pierce was not sudden thought,
but vas a contrived arrangement the
wire workers having agreed upon it be-
fore hand The Boston Journ"l of yes
terdry says:
He was not taken altogether by sur
prise, as some Of the papers assert, for
We are informed that on Friday, before
he had received "A vote in the Conven.
ii i'm. he expressed strong confidence
,ha, he should be nominated. The al
fair was well managed by his friends.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17


HEROIC REPLy'-The following pas
sage is from Gen. Lamoricierc's recent
letter TO the French authorities, refusing
to tahe the pledge required by Louis
Napoleon
Gcneral-Torn from my home
thrown into prison, prescribed in con-
tempt Of the laws, had not supposed
that you would have ,,ones so far as to
ask Of me an oath Of fidelity to man,
whose power, usurped by violence, is
only maintained by force.
But document emanating from your
ministry, contains paragraph directed
evidently at the banished generals, and
IMPOSES upon them the obligation OF an
oath. Two months are granted to those
who reside in Belgium to reply to this
summons.
hear it said, on every side, that no
oath is binding when made TO "A man
who has broken his own. However
largely this doctrine is put TO profit at
this time, for one reject it; the two
months delay have 10 need Of the
oath refuse"
Bravo, Lamoriciere These heroic
lin,s will live forever on one Of the
bright pages OF the history Of France
Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

p The U. S. Circuit Court Judge
Curtis presiding, commenced its June
Term in this town yesterday morning.
Judge Curtis and Judge PItman are
stopping at the Bellevue House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17
CHARLESTON, June 18th, 1852.

A duel was fought on the "a instant
at Fort Wells, Florida, between Colonel
Grouard and Major Jones of Hopkins.
They fought with bowie knives. Major
Jones was killed. Subsequently, Col.
Grouard went To ST. Augustine and sur
rendered himself 10 the officers of JUS
tice.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

MoSuMssr 70 MAJOR RINoooLD.-
The citizens Of Boonsboro,' Md, are to
hold meeting, on The llih inst, for the
erection Of monumeD, 10 the memory
Of Maj. Ringgold.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

The Albany Evening Journal states
that Gov Marcy could have been nom.
mated instead of Pierce, but for the
stubborn hostility Of Mr.. Dickinson.
The Virginia delegation were ready 10
open the bail If the ex-senator would
but say SO. As il was the vote in the
delegation stood 7 to 8. That was the
turning point. II Virginia had led OIL
for Marcy instead ot Pierce, Marcy
would have been nominated, and Pierce
would have been nowhere.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

Be HoSEsr.-Bc honest--strictly So
in church aud in State, in public and in
private bus ness Don't subject your
self to the misery OF looking upon piles
of wealth gotten by deceit and fraud
Whatever you acquire; whether much
or little, 1t it be yours, and not anoth-
er's. SO sIalI the evening OF your days
be serene, and your memory blessed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

The BALTIc's NEws.--The details Of
the triumph OF the British arms in India
against the Burmese, constitute the
chief point of political news in the ac-
counts by this arrival. THIS success
appears to be nearly or quite complete,
and to the Native authorities, heavy
money contribution had been dictated
as the terms Of peace. Sir HAERY
SMITH has returned home from the
Cape of good Hope, where the troubles
with the Kailirs are yet unsettled. The
proceedings OF Parliament are without
special interest. Quite appears TO reign
in France, and on the Continent gem
orally.
The money and market news by this
arrival exhibit continued prosperity in
Great Britain, and the public funds
have advanced TO 100 SIS for three per
cent consols.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

MEAGnER AND THE AsHBURToN TREA-
TY.-lt has been asked we,her under
the provision Of the late treaty with
Great Britain for the mutual delivery OF
iugiiives from justice, Thomas F. Meag-
her is not liable to be demaded from
our government by England. In
answer to this we may state that the
treaty only requires the delivery of
persons convicted of murder, piracy,
robbery, forgery, and other hcinous
crimes [; such offences rs treason, suspi-
cion of treason, deserlion. ETC., being
carefully excepted, and this was fully
understood in the negotiations that pre-
ceded the treaty. So that Meagher is
perfectly safe from moleslal.on on
American soil.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

Men like books, have at each end a
blank leaf-childhood and old age.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

rs Mrs, Par,ineton says she did not
marry her second husband because she
loved tie male sex, but ilst because he
was the size Of her first protector, and
would come go good TO wear his old
clothes QUE
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-17

Talking about women voting, the
Burlington Sentinel says
Cradles are the ballot-boxes for
women-in which they should deposi'c,
not votes, but voters. That makes
Warwick of every mother Of EN-"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-29
$500 Reward.

RAN OFF from my plantation. on Red river,
eighteen miles above Alexandra, in the State of
Louisiana, last February or March, mulatto or
gritfe coored negro man, about 80 years old, COM
pacty built, and about S feet 6 or inches high +,
and weighs about $50 or 100 pounds. He talks
slowly and walks in the same way, good look
ing fellow, and has fine and sound teeth; his name
is Austin, but | hear he has changed his name,
and says he belongs to some Doctor, at Natch-
toches.
have reason to believe he is cutting wood or
working for some trining person. near the mouth
OF Black River, as he arrived there in company
with another negro, in the fiat they carried away
from my Ferry.
Ifhe wentoh in any steamboat that is not de-
s,royed, and will be responsible for an action OF
damages, will give 1000 dollars for proof to con-
viction in open court, at ALEXANDRIA,
against any captain, master, or commander so al
lowing him or aiding him to make his escape, on
their boat, from my service.
will give the above reward Of 500 for Austin
delivered in any slave State jail, 80 that get him
j. ID. ALLEN
Cotile Post office, Rapidss Parish, La.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-29
BILL FOR PARTITION.

FRANKLIN CIRCUIT COURr-in Chan
Gerry. Mordecai Myers, VS.. William Rowland
wright, the Merchants Bank of New York
Thomas w. peterborough Arthur s. Brock
enbrough, Ellen A. Brockenbrough, Thomas W.
and Mary Elizabeth Brockenbrough, Lucy B.
Maxwell, elizabeth V. Maxwell, Simeon Max
well, minors, ct al, Defendants Whereas.
Mordecai Myers has filed his bill for partition Of
the property in the city Of Apalachicoa known as
share G.. of the Columbus properly, consisting of
Lots 5, l6, G, 1; Lotto S, 10, q 2; Lots |, 20, II
3; Lots /, 2, Block 20; Lots /, 9, 3, Block
BIZ part OF Wharf Lots 90, 81, ID, Ia, and
SIX and quarter acres of land near the
city of Apalachcola, in the county OF Frank
lin And whereas, Thomas w. Brockenbrough,
Arther Brockenbrough. Thomas w. and Mary
Elizabeth Brockenbrough, infants, residing in the
State of Virginia; Lucy B. Maxwell, Elizabeth
V. Maxwell, and Simeon Maxwell, infants, reside
In Leon County, Florida; and Ellen A. Brocken-
brough, widow of William Ii. peterborough,
deceased, who resides in Tallahassee, Florida
1t is the refore Ordered, that the sad parties APP
pear before THIS Court in Appaachlcola, and
answer said bill on or before the first Monday in
December next, that the same shall be taken
us confessed against them. And it is further
ordered, that this notice be published once u
week for two months, in the ForidiGn and Jour-
nal of Tallahassee, the Southern Press of the city
of Washington, and the New York Herald OF the
GEORGE S. HAWKINS.
Judge Of the Western Circuit of Florida.
April IL, 1852
l certify that the above is Il correct copy Of the
order made in this
SAMUEL w. SPENCER, Clerk
II. J. MOSES, Solicitor.
b. w. JOHNSON, d. C.
June 49, lawn
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-29
THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS,
FauquIcr County, Virginia,

ARE now open for the reception Of visitors.
They are situated on the Rappahannock river,
thrty-eight miles above Fredericksburg, and fifty,
nearly due west, from Alexandria. The Alexan-
dria railroad cars, leaving at a. M, carry pas
sengers at this time Qst June) within seventeen
miles of the Springs, and first rate coaches, over
good turnpike for the remaining distance, run
daily to them.
The agents of the railroad company confidently
expect to be within about eight miles of the
Springs by the last of July, when passengers
leaving Richmond at 9 p. m Will get to the
Springs by noon the next day. via Alexandria-
the fare probably not exceeding IS, or IS 50 or
NAV take the Louisa Railroad to Gordonsve
at 81 a. M, reach Cupeper Court house that
evening, and breakfast next morning at the
Springs, at abou, the same fare Or by taxi
ing the Fredericksburg route at a. m. may
spend the afternoon in Washington or Alexan-
dria. and be at the Springs by noon the next day
Timely notice to fredericksburg would secure
a direct conveyance by hacks, so to reach
the Springs the same day passengers leave Rich
mond.
A tri-weekly line of stages will be run from
Winchester to these Springs.
Terms of Board $50 for the season, ending
October /; SIS for three months; $6U for two
months ;s35 for one month ) 10 for two weeks I;
SO for one week 81 IS per day. Meals or
lodging SO cents EACH Servants and children
under twelve years Of age half price. No charge
for children under too years ofage Horses 81
cnts day, or SO month
Payments to be mnde weekly
June 2-3 -w.taug.