Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19
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WHlG STATE CONVENTION.
Providence, Thursday Night,

unanimously nominated az candidates
Tor State officers for the ensuing year.
For Governor.
AMOS d. SMITH,
of Providence.
For Lieut.. Governor.
ROWSE BABCOCK,
sH Of Westerly. ."F
For Secretary Of State.
CHRISTOPHER E. ROBBINS,
oi'Providcnce.
For Attorney General.
SYLVESTER G. SHEARMAN,
.oi North Kingstown,
For General Treasurer.
SAMUEL b. VERNON,
OF Newport.
The following gent .men were elected
Delegates to the Wing National Con-
ventlon, TO nominate candidates for
President and Vice President Of the
United States:--
ROBERT Fl. IVES,
GEORGE ID. CROSS,
BYRON DYMAN,
ROBERT B. CRANSTON.
And the following as substitutes -
ELISHA DYER, JR.,
JAMES b. NJ. POTTER,
CYRUS HARRIS,
EDWARD KING.
New ORLEANS, Feb. g. !
The S,anish steamer Colon arrived
to day, having on board Mr.. Laborde,
the late Spanish consul for this city,
who now re urns here TO resume his Of
fetal duties. The Spanish flag was
saluted on the arrival Of the steamer
and all proper honors shown to the re.
turning consul
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
We have much satisfact tion in an
nouncing that advices received at tho
State Department, to day, contain tho
announcement OF the release Of John 8.
Thrasher by the Spanish Government
The correspondence with reference to
the Promelheus outrage, which has been
amicably arranged with England, will
be seLt to Congress TO morrow.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL.
The decision Of the Supreme Court 10
adverse to Mrs. Gaines, thus sustaining
PROVIDENCE, Feb. IL.
The Maine law passed the House this
morning, eight majority. No, to 20 to
the people.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Is.
The stockholders of the United Statcs
Bank held meeting this morning to
wind up the affairs Of that institution.
1t was deemed expcdicnt at tie pre-
sent time to make a general assignment
of its assets. A resolution was passed
applying TO the Legislature for a release
from the liability of the paymen. Of the
bonds money to the state, amounting to
one million one hundred thousand, which
is now due and also for the enactment
ofa law to wind up the affairs Of the in
stitution as soon as practicable.
WAsHiNGToN, Feb. l6.
The Intelligencer contains an account
ofthe introduction rMr. Champion (ths
newly appointed British Minister) to the
President.
The speeches made by both parties
are highly satisfactory, and they declare
that it is their desire to continue the
mutual good feeling that now prevails
between the two Governments.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 16.
The ice in the Susquehanna remains
firm, and trains continue to cross with
safety.
NORFOLK, Feb. IL.
The schooner Joseph Turner, Of Balti-
more, bound for Providence, and the
barque Union, for Charleston, have put
into this port in distress, leaky.
CINCINNATI, Feb. Is.
The dcputalion from Brown CO.,
Ohio. have presented kossuth with two
hundred muskeIs, to aid him in achieving
the independence Of Hungary.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. Is.
The bill before the Senate Of Indiana
in favor OF the adoption oi the Maine
liquor law, has been rejected.
ARRIVAL OF THE CAsADA.-New York,
FEB. l7M -1uo ociock.-The British
steamship Canada, uith days later
news from Europe, cnmc up the bay
about midnight, and anchored of in the
river. II is very dark, and the ice runs
SO strong that il is impossible for boat
TO board her tonight.
Nec York, FEB. I6th.
The steamship United States arrived
AT her dock AT o'clock this evening,
from Chagres wa Kingston. She brings