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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19
Bp WelcoropIl.
BosroN, NJ ~ II.

BosroN, My IL.
The Fall River freight train ran off
the track at Braintree this morning, pi'
ling fifteen cars in " hea.,. The enei-
neer, named Stone, jumped oil HE loco
motive and saved hls life he was much
bruised, however.
The fireman was also injured. No
lives were lost.
BUFFALO, May 10.
A terrible calamity has just occurred.
A building on Man-si., occupied as
banking house by Robinson Il Co, aud
Robr. Codd, undergoing repairs, sud-
denly caved in, roof and every story
being carried through 10 the ground. 1t
is feared Is or 90 workmen and some
folks occupying the upper story are
buried beneath tie runs. A large
number Of persons are now about the
scene of The disaster and the greatest
excitement prevails. The loss OF life
cannot be definitely asceriained. The
front part Of the shop had been taken
out for repairs and the buiIdng'~as lett
without proper support. The fire
department and citizens are clearing
the RUNS rs rapidly as possible.
Second Despatch.-F Five men have
been taken out of the ruins Livingstone
with leg badly crushed and the others
seriously injured.-Three dead bodies
recovcred-one John Hiliord, master
carpenter, head crushed. While
digging in the rear. man felt his hand
tightly claspcd by one beneath the
ruins, and after clearing away, boy
was discovered jambed in between
timbers. Alter more than an hours
work he was released, much crushed
and exhausted. His name is Geo.
Klnsky much injured internally, but It
is hoped he will recover. The fire
department.. are now organized for night
work. 1t Is supposed there are Is
beneath the building, all Of whom are
doubtless dead as the ruins are piled up
thickly and solid from the cellar TO tho
second story.
New ORLEANS, May l2.-The steam
or Texas arrived 10 day from Vera
Cruz. Gen. Uraga, who is going to
Prussia as Mexican Minister, came pas
SEM or in her.
Gen. Arista sailed from Vera Cruz
on the 9th inst, in The British mail stea-
mcr Avon, for ST. Thomas.
CITY of Mexico dates are 10 the 4lh
inst. The papers contain full parlicu.
lars Of the Inauguration ol Santa Anna
aud Of the formation o! IA new Cabinet.
SIoo contract had been confirmed by
the Government ard the treaty in re-
gard to neutrality concerning the Tehu-
antcpcc route also confirmed.
Santa Anna had proclaimed Il new
arbitrary Jaw with regard to the press
requiring all the papers 10 be licsrsed
by government, and the proprietors to
deposite large sums as securities, and
copies of every article to government Oh
| ficers before publication, 10 abstain en-
tirely from discussing political matters.
Severe penalties attend The infringe
mcnt OF these rules, and as to publishing
matter denominated subversve, sedi-
t'ous, libcllous, immoral and calumnious.
In consequence Of this law several OF
| the most prominent Mexican journals,
includin. the Monitor has been discon-
tinued.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

Revolt rloNARY WRlTiNG. - The
Washington Republic says that the
writings concerning this country which
are maNing the greatest impression
abroad, arc not those OF the travellers
and critics, or OF polite ians. but the
humble missives Of the poor cmigrants,
who are writing from America to their
friends, without the notice, suspicion or
concern Of The rulers OF nations, respect
ing the superior degree Of liberty, COM
fort and happiness which they here Ios-
sess, with none 10 moiest or make them
airai1-and with the not distant pros
pect Of beng permitted to take part in
the election Of The government under
which these blessings, 50 foreign to
their former condition, are secured and
enjoyed.
These are the words which have
gone forth into all the civilized world,
and are gradually leavening the minds
ol The inhabitants with the ideas OF
freedom, which it is possible in better
state OF things TO enjoy without sccaing
II IN foreign lands. The example Of
America is thus silently AMI gradually
effective, in Il manner little suspected
by the despots, who are SO sensitive to
the contagious communications OF Amer
lean Rspublicanlsm.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

DR.. Josiah Bartlett, Ct n. H.. one Of
the victims by the railroad disaster at
Norwaik last week was visited a few
weeks ago a, his residence by friend
from New Yerk, who invited him to
spend lew days at The lhel approach
ing Medical Convehiion. DR.. B. replied
that II would afford him much pleasure
TO spend some lime ia the city, but he
had great apprehension OF danger in
travelling too and lro, augmented by he
fact ihat When il, Last visited New Yors
bc had engaged his passage in tie
steamer L,aingion, for Tie fatal trip on
which she VAS b1tncd, when almost
every passenger pcrishfd. but did not
reach tie wLarf Iu season 10 get on
Loard. lie subsequently oyercame hs
.elurtabce 10 travel drendrd the Con-
vruiion. and met the tate he dreaded,
IA thc New Haven cars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

PAcftic RAiLRUAD SURvEY.-Thc iol-
lowing army officers, the Republic says,
have been ordered upon the Pacific
Railroad Surveying Expedition, soon
to start out under command OF Governor
Stevens, VIZ Capt. j. w. L. Gardiner,
first dragoous Brevet Capt G.. w.
Mcclellan, engineers Second Lieut..
A. J. Donelson, engineers 2d Lieut..
r.. Sanion. 4th artillery !; 2J Lieut. j X.
Duncan. 81 artillery +; I'd Lieut.. ID.
Du Barry 81 artillery; I'd Lieut. &.
Groom, iIh artillery Bvt. 2J Lieut. j.
Mulion, Jr., st artillery.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

Beat bya Ydnkce.-While the cmpc-
rors Nicholas and Bonnparte, were both
making largo oueytureS 10 Mario, and
Grsi, Hacket persuaded them TO visit
America. The n. Y. Herald says-
mario, MS is universally known, is the
great tenor OF the age. TO our home
made aristocracy. d,lighring as they do
in a foreign titled guest among them, il
will be exceedingly gratifying TO learn
that Don Giovanni Battista di Gambia,
OF Cagliari, in the island OF Sardinia,
commonly called Monsieur Mario, is an
Italian count; and everybody. but es-
peciaiy the bellies OF the opera, will be
still more charmed 10 know that he is,
in every sense, IL stylish, accomplished
and above all, very handsome man.
Such good figure, such fine intelIi-
gent lace, such eyes and then such a
voice; ah he is perfectly irresistible.
II may also be interesting to those of
our readers who are curious TO know
something oil the domestic relations OF 4
der no sort OF obligations TO her former
husband, Monsieur Auguste Cesar
AchilIe Gerard de Melcy. On the first
day OF June, in the year Of our Lord
MDCCCXLIlI, she was legally separa-
ted, in person and estate, from the said
Auguste Cesar Ach,lle Gerard de Mel.
cy, by judgment pronounced in the
first chamber Of the civil tribunal Of the
Seine, in France. Aud II will also be
gratifying TO assure our readers tl,at not
only il Grisi the greatest actress in op-
era Of this age, but that she is one Of
the very hanIsomest women that ever
opened her beautiful mouth TO the un.
bounded admiration Of the gazing and
listening multitude"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

H. J L Hc ITlp ltcuhtll ShI'S', W AN',"
land, Me. (Capt. Fotbes,) which arriv-
ed al this port this morning, in thirteen
days from Sagua La Grande. is tie
bearer Of the most melancholy intelii-
gence, wolul calamity TO the
series of shock ing disasters. il has been
our duty to record within the past lew
days. The particulars, so far as we
have been able to ascertain, are as fol
lows:-
The ship William and Mary. Of Bath,
(Me..) Sienson, Master, from Liverpool
for New Orleans, with Railroad iron
and 20S passengers, was lost on the Sd
instant by striking on a sunkcn rock
north OF the Great Isaacs. About 200
passengers were lost in her. Supposed
to be insured in New Orleans, and at
the East
The Great Isaacs is dangerous reef,
situated on the Bahama Group--thc
scene, often before now, Of many ca
lami;ous shipw eek.
The names of the unfortunate passen-
gers are all unknown-the list having
been left behind, or lost in the general
CONSERVATION.
The Captain (Stenson) Of the ill-fated
vessel, the mate, second mate and six
Of the crew, itIs thought, are all that
were saved. They came passengers IN
the Reuben Carver. - which picked
them up in u boat at sea, on the 81
nst.
The following is Captain Srenson's
report :-At7 A. NJ on the Sd OF May,
strong breeze from S. E., and cloudy,
passed the Hole in the Wall. AT l2
NJ. Siirrup Key. bore South, 10 miles
distant, after which the weather became
thicker and w.nd increased, with hea-
w sea. At sunset saw nothing OF the
KEYS, supposed we were well to the
northward-- after steering w. by n.
from IL mer. At p. M Judging our
selves to the Northward and Westward
of Great Isaacs, kept the ship w. by s.,
and commenced heaving the lead at
Is the same AT $50 struck on sunk
on rock and hung about midships, with
10 lathoms water all around. Alter
pounding heavily about 10 minutes, she
went of, and struck on another rock,
within few rods of the first when she
pounded few times and went oft. We
then let 60 the anchors, and commenced
getting out the boats.
The passengers were all at the pumps,
but could not keep her free. AT IL
midnight found feet water in her
hold. At II. m, weather black and
squalIy with heavy sea, 8 feet water in
the hold both pumps going; Ia. M,
10 feet water, and the ship going down ;
! mates and crew IN the boats, together
with rs many passengers rs could he
slowed in long boat and life boat, the
two other boats having been stove after
launching. AT a. m, lett her, and IN
/ few minutes she went down. the great
lsaacs bearing E.S.E.. 7 miles distant !.
After leaving the ship some hours,
saw a bark, apparently bound TO Europe
love too in the direction OF the long boat
and liie-boat and supposed she was en-
gagged in picking them up.-N. Y Err
l press.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

A PRizE.-- "A Rev. Robert Armstrong
of Newburg, IN. Y.,) recently Purchas-
ed from an Engllshmnn number CT
minerals, among which was one suPpos-
ed 10 be ,opaz, tut subsequent exanl-
nation has convinced him that il is u
diamond. lis weight is ? l-2 ounces,
and its estimate value is 50 600 ,0Oc
He has been offered half n million Tor
one half OF it, which he has declined.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

ANEcpoTao HENRY CLAY.-A wri-
ter IN late number OF Harper's Maga-
zine, says Mr.. Clay related the follow
ing anecdote in speech made a, SyIa-
cuse, New York, many years ago
'While was abroad, said he, labor
ing TO arrange the terms OF the treaty OF
Ghent, there appeared a report OF the
negotiations or letters relative thereto (;
and several quotations from my remarks
or letters, touching certain stpulations
in the treaty, reached Kentucky, and
were read by my constituents.
Among them was an old fellow who
went by the name OF Old Sandusky,
aud he was reaGing one OF these letters,
one evening, at near resort. TO a small
collection Of the neighbors. AS he read
on he came across the sentence, This
must be deemed q sine qHa non.
Whats "A sine qua nun 2 said a hall
dozen hys,anders.
Old Sandusky was little bothered at
first, but his good sense and natural
shrewdness was fully equal 10 mas
terry of the Latin
'Sine-q,a non 2 said old Sandusky,
repeating the question very slowly:
why, Sine Qua Nom il three islands in
the Passamaquoddy Bay, and Henry
CLAY is the last man to give them up :
No Sine Qua Non, no treaty, he says,
and he'll stick TO it,
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WAsHiNoToN, May Is, 1853.

Robert A. Hawks, Messenger Of ne
General Post Office, cut his wiies
throat at ten o'clock last night, an hour
after they retired, completely severing
the wlnd-ppe and arteries lie then
made two cuts at his own throat, but
was, rs he says, prevented from killing
himself by his wife knocking the razor
out OF his hand. Their daughter,
thirteen years Of age, occupying the
adjoining room, was awakened by the
screams OF her mother who jumped cut
of bed and ran down stairs, while Hawks
raised the front W ND loudly exclaim-
ing, " have cut my wile's throat, and
my own, and intend to cut my chid's"
The wife, in the mean time, reached the
front door, and attempted TO speak, but
was unable. The neighbors, alarmed,
going in, found her orr,he floor in
dying condition, the husband stand ing
over her, with arms extended, exclaim-
ing. Oh, my wife, my wilc, have
CIT her throat" The child was scream.
ing on the steps. The wife expired in
about twenty minutes. Aninquest was
held this morning and the jury returned
verdict of" death by the hands of her
husband he beng in deranged state
Of mind" Hawks has been arrested
and committed. He was honest and
inolensivc ordinarily but for some time
past has been in an extremely deprcss-
ed state OF mind. Intending suicide, ho
had written letter, saying" the world
was again. him and as he could not live
happily here, he wanted all his family
TO 20 TO heaven"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

The remarks OF Gov. Seymour, Of
Connecticut, in his message, upon the
Maine liquor law, are direct, sound AMI
sensible -
1t is much to be regretted that it
should be thought advisable, in any
quarter, 10 resort to statutes Of doubtful
import in aid OF Il great moral reform.
In vaIn may we look for any lasting
good from laws, however they may be
enforced for time, which are not
clearly based upon correct principles.
An act for the suppression Of the entire
trade in spirituous liquors, better known
by the name of the state where it origi-
mated, and which is commended as
mod,l lor legislation here, has lost none
of its objectionable features during the
discussion it has ELECTED. On The
contrary, il is seen mere plainly than
ever that it strikes at the foundation oi
rights which, il once overthrown, will
leave the door open for any arbitrary
exercise Of power which a majority,
however obtained, may choose TO inflct.
An original inherent conviction OF the
injustice Of the proposed law has been
strengthened and confirmed in my own
mind by subsequent reflection, to which
the recent decisions of the courts have
lent the weight of high legal authority.
Without any means ri Judging TO what
extent further efforts, if any, be made 10
engratt such II law upon our statutes
and rot considering that it would be-
come me TO 80 into any inquiry of the
sort. or orpresume to question the pro
prie,y Of any course Of action uron the
subject which an honest preference OF
opinion may suggest, | shall hold
myself prepared Tor any emergency.
The subject Of temperance, separated
f:om politics and calmly addressin ing
itself TO reason and Judgment has my
warmest sympathies. That il can yet
be promoted in any ether way, has not
been proved by the different means
which have been employed to advance
the cause"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

H. We are indebted TO Leonard
Scott & Co., for the April numbers Of
the London Quarterly and the West
minister Reviews. These sterling
works are filled, as usual, with valuable
articles the first contains s and the
last IL weiI.written papers. They may
be had at the bookstores
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
An Act in amendment of an act entitled
An Act to provide for the repairing
Of the Streets and Highways i'll the
Town Of Newport"
us enacted by The General assembly as
(olioBs:
SECTION l. Whenever the Street
Commissioner OF Newport shall grade
any street or par, Of street and pave
suitable cutters therein. the owners OF
the land as well as ihe land bordering
on said paved cutters shall be charged
with the cost OF the necessary curb
stones which said Street Commissioner
shall place in or at the side Of said gut
ters.
Sic. 9. In case of neglect on the
part oflhe owners Of land situated as
aforesaid to pay for the curb stones set
in or at the side of said cutters along
the line OF said land, the Street Com
missioner shall give to the Assessors OF
Taxes, the amount Of the cost Of said
curb stones, which amount, together
with ten per cent thereon. said Assessors
shall assess against said land or the
owner thereof; and give the said tax
tiil Or bills to the Collector Of Taxes,
who shall collect the same in the same
manner as the State and Town Taxes
are or may hereafter be collected.
SEC. 3. Any person taxed us Aforesaid,
IN any sum exceeding twenty dollars,
shall have tho right OF appeal to the
next Court OF Common Pleas for the
county of Newport: Prorided said
appeal shall be claimed within len days
alter the assessment aforesaid shall be
made, and bond be given as in other
cases Of appeal to the Cour: aforc-
said.
True copy-a'test
A. POTTER, Sec'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

The human voice has been heard
across the Straits OF Gibraltar, n dis
tance OF more than ten miles. This on
ly happens in peculiar states oi the
weather. The sound OF n military band
has been heard at distance Of seventy
miles Oh u clear, frosty morning
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

II is said that a gentleman from Ten
ncssee observed 10 Gen. Pierce, a few
days since that he came from dis
rict which had never held or solicited
an Office from the General Government.
Then" said Gen. Pierce, promptly, "it
ia 10 be hoped that i, never will break
in on such beautiful CUSTOM" This
was puzzle.-NorfoK Heraid.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19
True copy-a'test:
A. POTTER, SecIy.

The CRYSTAL PALAcE.-James f.
Summons. Americus V. Potter, Henry
Howard, J. b. NJ. Potter and Hosea
BaIlou, Jr., have been appointed the
Rhode Island Committee for this Exs
hi ,ition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

The whole number OF deaths ascer-
taincd TO have resulted from the catas-
trophe at NorwaIk Is forty-fvc. OF
this nnmber, nine resided in New York
city, five in other parts Of the State and
twenty four in New England There
are included, two clergymcn, eight
physicians, sixteen women and two
children.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

GONG OUT WITH FLYING CoLoRs.-
Col. Fuller, Of the New York, Mirror.
has handed over the Office Of Naval
Store Keeper 10 his successor, and takes
leave olthe responsibilities and emolu-
ments OF Office in graceful article that
closes with the following parayraphs:
THE officers OF the Navy we have
found.to be Il glorious set OF iellows-in- ,
teligen,, accomplished, hlgh-ioned and
accurate in all their dealings. With
the successive Commandants of the
lrrd-Commotores Mckeever, Salter
aud Boardman, we have enjoyed the
m)st pleasant and harmonious relations.
With the Clerks and Lnborers in the
Yard, we have never had n word oil diff.
ference, or an unpleasant feeling and
we have no doubt BUT on the retire,
ment ot the late Store Keeper, they
would have followed the prevailing
fashion oi presenting him a splendid
"Service OF Plate'-provided he had
made the suggestion, and iclt himself,
able TO foot the bill
In taking final official farewell OF
sUnclc Sam" we can! only say that he
hls our best wishes for his future pros
pcrty and happiness. We have en-
deavored to serve him faithfully ; and he
has'ncvcr found fault with the monthly
accounts" of our stewardship. He pays
his bills like n gentleman, IN the bright
est and freshest OF mint drors and taken
by and large is pretty liberal employ
cr. Ii is true he sometimes disc harees
his servants without warning and with
out cause. But this is nobody's business
hut his own. II is way he has. Every
man has his capriccs. Why shouldn't
uncle Sam b indulged in his 2 We
drink his health in bumper at parting.
For he's jolly good fellow, &c &c.
Aud long may hc wave"
This IL wonderfully bcler than
grumhmg and grow Ing
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

Rises ASD RAGs.-Wc saw FINALE
rag picker yesterday morning, with her
smeared fingers decorated with no few.
er Than six gold rings. We didn't OH
ject 10 II at all, bu, 1t seemed to us very
like running gcn,Ilty into the ashes
boston Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

U-PMr. George l.. Potter, of Ports
mouth, has hen which recently laid
an egg which weighs 4 ounces, and
measures s inches by Id inches (; beat
this, il YOU can,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

A wicked wa9 OF lawyer, in a coun-
try court, recently scandalized the
bench by putting the following query to
his professional brethren = why Is
Judge - like necessity? p The
members Of the bar quickly answer, d,
Because he knows no law
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

MArRIMosIAL Mons OF PRoyiNo Is
NocEScE.-The other day Mrs. Snin.
kins, finding herslf unwelI sent Tor the
doctor, aud declared her belief that she
wac "pizcned,' and that he (Snnklns)
chad done it," III didn't do it!' Shout
ed Sniiikins, "it's all CANNON; she isn't
pizcncd Prove it. doctor, oren her up
on the spot-Tm willing"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

ms patnftiC ana autIui poem, from
pen OF Miss Ellen Grey, originally appeared
the National Era.
Close her eyclids-press them gently,
Der the dead and leaden eyes,
For the soul that made them lovely
Hath returned unto the skis;
Wipe the dea,h-drops from her forehead,
Sever one dear golden ircss,
.Foll her icy hands all meekly,
Smooth the l,itle snowy dress;
Srat,er flowers o'el her pillow
Gentle flowers so pure and white
Lay the bui upon her Aosom;
Thcre-now softly say Cool Night.
Though our tears flow fast and faster,
Yet we would moi, call her back
We are glad her feet no longer
Thread life's rough ana lhorny track;
We are glad our Heavenly Father
Took her while he. heart was pure,
We are glad lie did not leave her
All IIc tfais 10 ehuuTct
We are glad-and yet the tear.drop
Falleth for, alas we know
That our Greside will be lonely,
We shall mis- our darling SO.
While the twilight shadows gather,
We shall wait in vain to feel
Little arms, al white and dimpled,
Round our necks 30 softly steal
Our wet cheeks will miss the pressure
OF sweet lips so warm and red,
And our bosoms sadly, sadly
Miss that darling little head,
Which WAS wont TO rest there swec'ly;
And those golden eyes SO bright,
We shall miss their loving gances,
We shall miss their soft Good Nigh.
When the morrow's sun is shining,
They will take this cherished 70 m,
They will bear It to the church-yard,
Aud consign il to the worm;
Well--what matter? Itis only
The clay dress our darling wore;
God hath iohed her az an angel,
She hath need ofthis no more
Fold her hands, and o'cr her pillow,
Scatter flowers all pure and white,
KISS that marble brow, and whisper,
Once again last Good NigM.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

UJAs the vote on the question OF the
adoption or rejection OF the City Char
Ter, on Wednesday last, was compara-
lively small, owing i'll part to the short
notice which was given OF the meeting,
in consequence Of which very many
irccmen knew nothing about it until it
was over there seems to be strong
desire that the subject should once more
be voted upon. We learn, therefore,
that another and final Town Meeting
will be called next Friday, when
we trust that every voter Will 20 TO the
pol ard vote on the question. We
should really he glad to have a City
Government tried Il year or two, Tor
i, certainly will not be more expensive
than our Town one Sand zoe are con-
fdent that it will be cheaper. Then,
If the people are dissatisfied with 1t, it
will only require simple majority TO
20 back 10 Town organization. But
we are very certain that if the change
is once tried, 10 one will desire to re-
turn to old forms.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-05-19

interested, TO greater or less extent.
The experiment is worthy Of ;ar
trial.