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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

The "Boston Journal" thus alludes 10
the duel between John Randolph and
Mr.. Clay, an act which Mr.. Clay regret
ted all his life. but to which he was pro-
vokcd by one of the most wanton and
meditated assaults, ever made upon a
public man.
When we take into consideration the
relations which subsisted between MIR.
Clay and Mr.. Randolph during the long
period of their Congressional career,
we can only wonder that, with the nice
sense OF honor peculiar TO SOutherners,
a duel had not previouly occurred. II
wns only through the lorbcarancc Of
Mr.. Clay that such result was avertcd,
and it was precipitated at this time only
by most gross and offensive personal
attack.
"Thc particulars Of the duel are well
known. The eccentric defendant Of
Pocahontas appeared on the ground in
a huge morning gown. This garment
constituted such vast circumference
that the locality oithc swarthy Senator,
was at least matter OF very vague con-
lecture. The parties exchanged shots,
and the ball of MIR. Clay hit the center
ofthc visible object, but Mr.. Randolph
was not there The latter had fired in
the air, and Immediately after the ey'
change of shots he W, lked up to Mr.
Clay, parted the folds of his gown, point
cd To the hole where the bullet OF the
former had pierced his coat, and, IN the
shrllIest tones of his piercing voice cx-
claimed "Mr Clay, you owe me coat,
you owe me coat ~ to which MIR
Clay replied in voice of slow and
solemn emphasis, AT the same time
pointing directly at MIR. Rdndolph's
heart, MIR. Randolph, | thank God
that am no deeper in your debt /"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

~ We frequently notice ex-lieu-
tcntant Gov. Lawrence at the Hotels
and a: other public places; being re-
licvcd from the Excessively arduous
duties OF his office" he has more leizurc
to attend TO his friends than he had last
summer; then his whole time was so
constantly employed that he could
scarcely recognise any rs he pass
ed them in the street. We also often
meet his honor Lieutenant Gov. Arnold,
and notwithstanding his official duties,
he is as calm, amiable and agreeable as
n May morning; it is astonishing how
differently different men bear their hon
ors. Gov. Arnold will please pardon us
for making use OF his name in such a
connection.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

ELEcrloNs.-Previous 10 the Prcsi-
Dental election, which occurs on the
second day Of November, elections are
TO take place in the following States,
and AT the times mentioned. In most Of
these states members Of congress are to
be elected:
Alabama, Aug. 2 Indiana, Aug. 2 1;
Iowa, Aug. 2 North Carolina, Avg. 5 /;
Vermont, Sept. 7; Georgia, Oct, -
Florida, Oct. A South Carolina. Oct.
II Kentucky, Aug. 2; Illinois, Aug. 9;
Missouri, Aug. 2; Tennessee, Aug. /;
Maine, Sept. l3; Arkansas, Oct. 4 /;
Mar, land, Oct. 6 Ohio, Oct. IL; Penn
sylvania, Oct. IL.
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connection.

UPThc statement of The Nen York
Mirror that movement is on foot TO
nominate Daniel Webster as an indc-
pendent candidate for the Presidency,
with the hope to throw the election into
the House, may be true, though the
project itself is absurd. Such n move
ment would only the more certainly Sc
cure the election Of General Pierce. II
not elected by the people he would be
by the House OF Representatives n
majority ofthc State delegations being
Democrats ; and finally, we are very
confident that Mr.. Webster would not
countenancc such n movement There
is bu, one course for good Whigs to pur-
sue, and that is to sustain the nomina-
ton. II there was the remotest posi-
blity that Mr.. Webster could be elect
ed in the face Of that nomination, there
might be some slight basis on which TO
ground movement in his favor
But there is no such chance, and the
triumph of Wing principles is now Of
paramount, importance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

Mr. Wcbstcr's rcmalus are expected
in Boston on Friday, where funeral
procession will be formed and march
through some Of the principal Streets
lior. ester SPy.
Who can envy the spirit that would
dictate such para, rdph as the above 2
The idea has not the merit ol Originall-
ty with the Spy and It It had. would
better become a hrawllnG pot-housc
politician than deliberate and dlgniicd
newspaper. II II IN fact but the rcrcti-
tiun OF "A lluutIng remark made by one
Of the speakers ut the Convention IN
Worcester. II is "A stale and unmanly
lokc, at best Irdrciicr
The editor Of the Spy is pablo Of
oaiy such paragraphs ~ tie aLovc.--
II is his vocation to attempt ~ h,slme
every man that u q big enough Object
Boston Pec
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

We expressed our doubt yesterday OF
NJ. Sartigcs' recall, as rumored by sew
eral journals. We find the following in
the National hieliigencer ofthe 7th inst.
Tue FRENcn MisisTER.-We under
stand that the statement in the National
lntclligenccr Of Monday, on the authority
OF the Courier des Etats Unis." that
NJ. le Comts Sartiges' the Minister OF
France, had been recalled, is incorrect
We can add that we have reason TO be-
licve that his recall or withdrawal from
the Mission would be- as little agree
able to the Government as 1t would be To
society here and elsewhere.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

MEYERS UNvERsUM.-The agent in
Newport for this work, which we took
occasion TO mention few days since, is
w. II. Peek. Ii contains accurate
views, handsomely engraved in copper
plate, of the most remarkable places and
objects Of all countries. The engra-
wings are by distinguished artists, and
are accompanied with descriptions his
toriral and geographical, by eminent
writer's in Europe and America. The
work is edited by Charles A. Dana, and
is to appear in numbers. The first num-
Der contains several very interesting
views in Europe and America. II is n
very valuable production, and we re-
commend il to the patronage OF our
readers, and can assure them that they
will more than receive the worth of their
money by purchasing each number Of
it. The engravings are Of high or
der
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

Discovery Of Goht IN Australia. The
Whiehauen Herald gives the following
information respecting the first dscovc-
cry of gold in Australia
1.-The first piece found was by ma
tive. He was bushman. The scale
Of intellect OF the Australians is remark
able for lis hwness. Seeing his master
counting lot Of sovereigns, he said he
had found piece Of yellow STUFF far
bigger than all those together, which he
had hidden, and would bring il TO his
master, if he would give him new suit
Of corduroy. The bargain was struck,
after which the man went and produced
lump Of Golconda, weighing LOG lbs.
and valued at $5,077 As. 3D."
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have the honor TO be
Your obedIcnt servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT

To Gen ANDREW JACKSON,
Commanding the Southern
Division OF the U. S. Army"
General Scott has lived until that
next war" and we think his Mexican
campaign did not prove him coward,
nor do we believe General Jackson ever
thought him one.
The best OF proof that there was no
very deep or abiding enmity between
the two great captains is iound in the
fact that jackson selected Scott to han
die South Carolina notification, long
after these letters were written. Further
than this, as showing the state Of Gen.
SCOTS ceilings towards his brother IN
arms, at the time OF Gen. Jackson's
death, Gen. Scott was at West Point,
attending the annual examination OF
the students, and was President Of the
Board of Examiners. Immediately on
the receipt o., the news Of Gen. Jackson's
death, he addressed the Board Of Visi-
tors, as follows:
Ex-President Jackson died AT the
Hermitage on the Sth inst. The inior-
nation is not official, but sufficiently
authentic 10 prompt the steps | am
about to take. An event Of much mo-
mcnt TO the nation has occurred. A
great man has fallen. General Jackson
Is dcad--a great general and great
patriot, who had filled the highest pohtl-
cal stations in the gift OF his countrymcn.
He is dead. This Is not the place, nor
am the individual, TO pronounce fit
culogy on the ilustrious deceased.
Notiona honors will doubtless be pre-
scribcd by the President of the Un ted
States but, in the meantime, and in
harmony with the feelings of all who
hear me, and particularly with those of
the authorities OF this institution, | deem,
it proper TO suspend the examination OF
the cadets for the day, and TO wait the
orders of the Executive Of the United
States OH the subject"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

CHANCE OF GETTING MAERiED.-Fan-
ny Fern, very pretty writer for some
OF our literary papers, says she is ready
TO Jump at the first offer OF marriage,
and presents her qualifications as fol-
lows IL have black eyes and halr,
and am very petite. | am us sensitive rs
the Mimosa," spirited as an eagle, and
untamcablc rs chain-lgh,nlng. Can
make pudding or write newspaper
squih, cut out II child's lrock or cut II
caper, and crowd more happiness or
misery into ten minutes than any Fanny
that was ever chiistcncd.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

u-We have the following -ccord Of
the manner in which the news OF Mr..
Clay's death was received Mt Ashland,
in despatch from Cleveland
The solemn and bersav,ng intelligence
was conveyed TO his wife at Ashland,
where she remains in very delicate
health. Her grict is said TO be deep and
painful though the melancholy tidings
broke upon her not unexpected. She
was anticipating his death hourly. The
domcStics and all ol the family ore in
deep lamentations. Ashland" gives
sad evidence that its illus,rious owner
has gone to the home OF his fathers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

IL This is just the season TO eat Ice
Cream. Persons will always find de-
licious article at the Saloon of Rider IL
Sisson, on East Touro Street, near the
corner of Bath road, formerly occupied
by Vosc. Their Cream is excellent,
and they are prepared to furnish fami
lies, parties, &c, and also TO supply la
dies and gentlemen at the saloon du-
ring the day and evening. Give them
n call
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

JonN RANDoI.pL's McTnER.-The
late John Randolph, some years before
his death, wrote Il friend as follows;
used 20 be called Frenchman,
because took the French side in poll
tics ; and though this was unjust, yet
the truth is, should have been French
atheist ifit had not been for one Tecoiiec
tion, and that was. when my departed
mother used to take my little hands in
hers. and cause me on my knees to say
--'Our Father uho art in Uedre1l'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

The best Anecdote Of Lorenzo Dow
is, that being one evening at the hotel
KEEP, by one Bush, in Delhi, New York
the Lrcsidcnce Of the celebrated Gen.
Root, he was importuncd by tho latter
gentleman in the presence OF the land
lord, TO describe Heaven -" You say
a great deal of that place" said the
general, tell us how it looks" Lorenzo
turned his grave face and long waving
beard towards the general and MIR.
Bush, and replied with imperturbable
gravity, Heaven, my friends is
vast extent OF smooth, rich territory.
There il not n root nor bush IN it, and
there never will be-"
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eJ-We are indebted TO the Hon. John
ii. Clarke for Public Documents.

CUNNING DEvlcE.-A Philadclphan
who had been indicted for selling lottery
policies, failing in his efforts to buy his
peacco with the officers of the law, clud-
ed their vigilance by advertising his
death, and inviting his friends 10 the
funeral, which was conducted with be-
coming solemnity under direction of his
"bcreaved widow" while he stepped
over into New Jersey. The rusc sue
ceeded completely until an evening or
two since, when the dead mau yielded
to his desire to visit Philadelphia, where
he was discovered by some one whose
faith in walking ghosts did not render
him doubtful as TO the identity Of the
cunning rogue.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

GTWe have upon our desk about Il
dozen communications mostly Of po-
etical character, which we have not yet
hal ime TO examine with us this is an
exceedingly bu'y season, and our col
umns are excessively crowded. cor
respondents must exercise patience, ior
we are often unable to admit even arti-
clcs OF unquestionable merit, for want Of
room, during The pressure OF the sum
meT,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

1The rccep'i ion OF Mr.. Webster,
by the citizens OF Boston, on Friday,
was one OF the mos, magnificent things
which was ever witnessed in tha, city:
The streets were crowded, and the pro-
cession was very large. All along the
line, Mr.. Webster wus most enthusiastic
cally chcercd, bouquets were thrown to
him, the ladies waved their handkcr-
chiefs, &c. tic was escorted TO tire
Common, where he was welcomed in
an appropriate speech by Mr.. Steven
son Mr.. Webster replied in his usual
happy style, aud was then escorted TO
his quarters at the Revere House. In
the evening many private residences,
newspaper olli cs, sc. were illuminated.
II was a great day Tor Boclon, and her
citizens manifested their Devotion for
their distinguished townsman
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

Op Mrs. Ford, the Premium Shirt
maker, from Providence, will visit this
town next week, for the purpose of at
tending to orders in her line. She is
said to manufacture superior article,
aud is patroniscd by all the most fash
ionablc gentlemen. Give her call !;
due notice will be made of her arrival.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

Mr. Clay had iavoritc setter Cog,
which followed his master from his home,
in Kentucky, to Washington. Alter the
death of the lamentcd patriot, his faith.
iul canine friend kept close to his body
On Friday, by some accident, the dog
was lief, behind, ohained up at the
American Hotel. in Philadelphia. Dur
ing the night he was very irciul and un-
easy. With the instinct OF his race he
seemed concious that the body Of his be-
loved master had de- arted without him.
Some of the friends of the departed
stdtc.man should forward the tu'hlnl
log to HE home iibdWy Rcc,sicr
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

HSAs one OF the steamers, running
between Staten Island and New York,
Was leaving the former place, on the
9Th, the bridge at the wharf gave way,
and prccipitatcd nearly an hundred men,
women and children into the water;
large number we're drowned.
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Gen. Scott and Gen. Jackson.

Political hyenas are raking up diff
Guilty that occurred some 35 years ago,
between Gen. Scott and Gen. Jackson.
Some angry words were the only result
Of the difficulty, and while certain
journals publish Jackson and Clinton's
letters to Sco,t-whleh we gave the pth
OF day or two since-they omit the
following letter in point:
Gen. Scott and Gen. Jackson.
Head Quarters, lst and Sd Miiitary(
Departments, N. Y, Jan. g. 1918.
SiR-Your letter Of the Sd ultimo, was
handed to me about the 22d, and has
not been read, | might say thought Of
since. These circumstances will show
you that it is my wish to reply to you
dispassionately."
l regret that I cannot accept the
challenge you offer me. Perhaps |
may be restrained from wishing TO level
Il pistol at the breast Of Il fellow being
inprvate combat, by a sense OF religion !;
but lest this motive should excite the
ridicule Of gentleman ofiiberal habits OF
thinking and acting, beg leave to add,
that decline the honor Of your invita-
ton from patriotic scruples. My ambi-
ton is not that OF Erostratus. should
think it would be easy Tor you TO con-
sole yourself under this refu al, by the
application of Il few epthets, as coward,
&C., TO the object of your resentment, as
here promise to leave you until the
next war, to persuade yourself of their
truth.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

uPMr. 4. J. Levy, the Missionary
Agent of the American Society for anne
lorating the condition ol the Jc"s, is
now IN this town, making collections for
the Society. The sole object OF this as-
socia,ion is to preach the gospel to the
Jews IN this country. a. Tie present
time the society have in the field nine
regular missionaries. three studoni. four
colportcurs, and 2 regular aeonts. tlS
teen NJ whom arc christian lsfac.it,s
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

RkcErrloN OF MR. WEBSTER IN Bos-
ros.-The Advertiser states that the
preparations TO receive Mr.. Webster are
Oh Il most magnificent scale, and the
event promises 10 be one OF The most
grand and successful public demonstrn-
tions Boston has witnessed Tor many
years.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

UP Step into the Drug store Of G. G..
T.. Hazard, next north Of the Post Office,
and examine the lot Of splendid Fancy
goods which he has just opened it is
rare chance Tor bargains.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

The Liquor Law in Maine is violently
opposed this season, ms destructive TO
the business interests of that Staic.-
The probability is that the anii-Liquor
law supporters will carry all before them
at the coming election. We hope so.-
Such law Is n disgrace u the present
&C and 'hc intelligence Il our country
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REPUBLiCANlsM
AND ROYALTY The editor Of the New
York Courier DIES Etdts Unis says of the
National Mourning, for MIR, Clay
"In our youth we attended the funeral
solcmnitics Of Il king of France. The
mourning preparations were undeniably
more costly every thing was conducted
with that pomp, expensivencss, and
magnifcence, which monarchies alone
can give to n public ceremony but the
spectacle which we have now before
our eyes suIpasses far the occasion
which our memory recalls. There, the
people gathered from curiosiiy here, II
Is true grief that assemblies them
There, il was only an official mourning;
here, il is a national sorrow."
In reference to Mr.. Clay's efforts in
behalf of the South American republics,
Daniel Webster said in "A language as
iorcible az anything OF Edmund
Burke's:
lie has identified his own name
with the cause OF South American lib
erty--hc ought to be esteemed one Of
the most fortunate men of the age. 1t
Is enough lor any man thus TO have con
ncctcd himself with the greatest events
OF the age IN which he lives, aud to
have been foremost in measures which
reflect high honor on his country in the
Iudgmc nt of mankind"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

~ Every steamer which arrives
brings crowds Of visitors; the season
will be an exceedingly brilliant and
prosperous one.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

RoyALTY AND LiRERrY.-Tlc Mon
,real Courier states that Queen Victoria
has disapproved the liquor law passed
by the New Brunswick Legislature on
the Maine pattern, on the ground that
It's provisions are "A violation Of the libcr.
" Of the subject.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

Mr.. Clay's Remains were visited in
New York, OF Sunday, by about GO, 900
persons but the lid Of the coffin was
not removed TO crafty their curousity.-
The remains reached Albany on Mon
day evening, and there, rs every where
else along the route, they were received
with imposing demonstrations OF respect
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

a. The inquiry is anxiously made
who authorised Mir. Dcnhison 10 say
that the nomination of the Native A
mcrican Convention AT Trenton would
be acquiosccd IN by Mr. Webster =
Not Mr Webster, wc NIll venture -
saw.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

u5@ The Boston Mail now arrives at
IL o'clock, A. NJ, and loses u, o'clock,
=. NJ, per steamer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

0FProicssor Longfellow, the poet,
has taken IA house here for the summer /;
his family arrived Tuesday evening.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

ITThe Hon. Reius Choatc will soon
. deliver IN eulogy upon IL" hlc and
character OF Henry Clay
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

GKS PigRcE knows no East, no Wce',
no North, no South.-iHicd atlas.
Neither docs tho East. West. North.
or South. know Gen. Pierce. Tive COIN
cldcncc D. truly remarkable iWectGuy
Whig
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

The New ork Times has rumor
that Hon. James Duane Doty, OF Wis
c ,nsin, Democrat Of great influence,
whose majority was six or eight thou
s,nd, has no, only rcpudiatcd the nomi-
nation Of Gen. Pierce, but has declared
for General Scott. Mr.. Durkec, his
colleague, has also repudiatcd all con-
ncction with the Pierce Democracy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

pTi death of MIR. Clay leaves but
a surviving member OF those who COM
posed the cabinet of John Quincy
Adams, namely, our ielIow-citizcn,
Richard Rush, now living in the enjoy
mcnt OF excellent health, and unusually
active habits, at his country seat in this
vicinity. Mr.. Rush is also the only sur
vivng member of Mr.. Madison's ad-
mlnstraton in whose cabinet he filled
the post of Attorney General, at the
early age of Observation-Disclosures
hquier
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-15

TPA lady remarked to printer the
other day. that though he might print II
kiss, he must never publish IT,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-14
THE CENTRAL RAILROAD.

The Editor Of the Lewisburg Chronicle
writing from this city on the 23d ult,, say he
stopped nj the Tunnel, on his way down, and
was glad 10 learn that The great undertaking
wospfogressing favorably The workmen have
penetrated the mountain about 100 !eet from
the Western bnse and about 500 feet ftonthe
Eastern side-makng 1900 fret They are
archng at each end, with brick aud stone. II
is the intention 81 The company, however, not
10 arch The whole tunnel only about $40 feet
at Zach cnd i'll hc archrd.
TIE grading on tbe road from Wayncsi orc
to Stnnnon, II miles, snrarly completed-Sl
900 worth of work he sufficient to prepare ev-
cry thing fol the LAYING oil the rail. Ia two
months timc all can be ready. The cost of these
~ miles rolling and all IS about $50 600 per
mile The progress Oh the 90 miles under con
tract West Of Staunton, IS almost Unparalleled
in Virginia rood making. The grading, IS al.
roudy about onc-third done and tits believed
that the Stockholders determine 10 put loco
motives uronrbe road west Of the Blue Ridge
before the completion of the Tunnel, that tie
steam engine may be heard Wi1in fifteen
months from this time, at point 20 miles west
Of Staunton. The cost Of the sections unler
contract West Of Stnuton, including, as they
do, lar the most costly portions oi the road To
Coelngton, viii be about s. 900 per mile.
This, remarks The editor, shows more ia
vorablc prospect for our road than had expcc
ted 10 find 1t must be gratifying to our PEG
pie 10 know that the work progresses finely"