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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

A VETERAN.-Considerable interes,
has been excited by the appearance in
this city Of Il veteran pensioner, by the
name &C James Nc Donald from Rich
mond, Va. He says he is lo5 years Of
age, anu he certainly is venerable in
appearance, although quite smart and
active in bearing. He says he was in
the British army, and went with the
troops 10 Lexington and Concord, on
the 18th and 10Th Of April, l775. After
his return TO Boston, he deserted the
British. and joined the American camp
and was at the baule OF Bunker Hill.
He has a son 72 years Of age. 1t is but
lew that attain SO great an age, with
their mental and physical faculties SO
little impaired as are those Of this hero
of Bunker Hill. Boston Journal hne
20.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

A southern writer in the National
lnte!ligencer states tha! new party is
sprlnglng up at the south called the Iii
rect Hade party. This party, however,
intends TO bring about southern reiotm,
generally. The writer says
We are in earnest in regard 10 the
education Of our youth at home, and
northern insti .utlons OF learning will feel
that we are so. We are in earnest in
regard 10 aiding individually, and by
community of sentiment, the publishing
OF school books and works Tor religious
instruction, under southern super vision.
We are in earnest in regard 10 giving
the press such position, by the con,ri-
button of wealth and talent, as TO show
the world that the south is not yet in a
stale Of mental subjeciion. We are in
earnest III al! our railroad projects, as
the actual Subscription by county tax in
every state shows.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

PRoviDEycE TO New PORT GREETING
We wish to know what Ia the matter
with you III that semi-radcal town ~
What do you mean by elsctng two rad
ical Delegates, and failing TO carry your
Mayor Would you like a Iittle inlu-
sion OF conservative strength ? say an
immigration from the Sixth Ward Of
Providence PROV. Journal.
Keep cool, dear Governor, for the
weather is very warm, and it will no, do
to excite the physical or political sys.
TEN. We are just now in a chrysalls
state, but hope TO be all right soon. In
the mean time, we quote our ancien,
character as evidence Of what we shall
again soon be.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

IL The late Judge Thompson, while
presiding in the United States Circuit
in the city OF New York, on the trial of
criminal case, was requested by one
OF the counsel to charge the jury that
they were Judges both of the law and
the fact. TheJudge replied: II shan't;
they amt This is the eleveres; spe-
cmen OF laconics, save one, which we
remember TO have heard OF since Ce-
sar's famous despatch tn the Roman
Senate and what's more 10 the point,
it is good dlaw.-Erenins Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07
ClTYCOUNCIL.

BOARD or ALpERMEs.-Th Aldermen
met Thursday Afternoon 10 coun, the
votes for Mayor and Delegates TO the
Constitutional Convention. After count
ing the votes for Mayor, they declared
that there was no election the votes
stood as published by us. the next morn
ing alter election. After counting the
votes Tor Delegates, they declared vii
liam Gilpin, Henry Y. Cransron, VIII
liam s. We'more, JOSEPH Paddock and
Wiilism Beach Lawrence elected and
that there was no election ofdelega,e in
The First Ward.
The Committee on Public Property
were ordered 10 lay out the Beach in
sections for Bathing and other purI oses,
and rent the same Up to June |, lS54ll
A new election for choice Of Mayor
was ordered Tor tn { 20,h OF July. Sat
urday the 10Th was fixed as the time
tor canvassing the list OF voters.
Mason & Pratt we're appointed City
Printers, they having sgreed to exc
cute all printing ordered by the City
Council Tor the space ofone year from
the closing Of contract, for the sum Of
Fifty dollars, including advertising.
1t was voIed that the suit against
Mumiord Hazard for taking gravel from
the Beach, be discontinued OIL his pay
ing costs, and placing the gravel which
he took from the Beach on the streets.
IN CONVENTION.
The following officers were elected, a,
the meeting OF the two Boards in Tie
EVENING"
Judge Of Probate, George w. Tay-
lor Salary fixed at $500 per annum.
The election Of City Treasurer was
postponed until alter the election oil
Mayor.
Assessors of Taxes. -- First Ward,
James G. Topham Second WarI
George w. Taylor Third Ward, John
G. Altman Fourth Ward, j mes A.
Greene Fifth ard, 10 eph Ii, Rec
ord +; salary Sz5 each.
Inspector oil Nuisancrs, Sylvester r.
Hazard. Salary Of Overseer oi the
Poor and Inspector of Nuisances fixed at
S225 per annum.
Beach Constable, josiah o. Burdick,
to be paid by the proprieiors Of The
Bathing Houses.
Commissioners OF the Asylum, John
w. Sherman, Joseph Sherman, Joseph
Anthony, in place Of the first three Oh
the lis, oil last year, as provided by law.
Constable, Sylvester Il. Hazard.
City Marshal, Charles Cozzens Sal
ary $500 per annum.
The further election oi officers was
postpcned
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07
VIRGINIA WAsHlNeros Monument

VIRGINIA WASHINGTON MONUMENT
The Washington Mo ument upon Capi-
tol Square, is advancing towards COM
pleton at rapid rate. Only one sec.
ton remains TO be added which will
form the pedestal Tor the equestrian
statute OF Washington. 1t Is Gbout 7
feet in height, and when placed in po-
sitiou, will complete this magnificent,
structure-so far as the stono work is
concerned. The entire heigh, oi the
shaft will be forty eeL and it will stand
wilhou, rival upon the continent Tor
beauty OF both design and eaecuuon.-
Richmond Va Despatch.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

The Roman Catholic Bishop OF st.
Louis publicly stated that the odlous
opinions in regard TO religious loIeration
expressed by the Catholic newspaper OF
that city, entitled shepherd of the Val
ley" meets with no countcnance from
him, hat he has no control over the pa
per, as its editor and proprietor is lay
man, and that he alone is responsible
for those sentiments which are as repug.
nant to the feelings Of American Catho-
lies as they can be to Professionals.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

The Indians in the neighborhood Of
Columbia, Oregon, says the Columbia
Gazette, eat clover with as much gusto
as an epicure would deavour the most
dainty dish. They gather the clover in
baskets, and prepare it for use by heat
ing large stones and placing layer Of
clover wei! moistened between each
layer OF stones. IL soon hecomes ready
for use, and each one of them will eat
supply of clover thus prepared that
would almost satisfy horse.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

HAPPINESS. True happiness ia OF q
retired nature and an enemy TO pomp
and noise it arises. IN ihe first place,
from the enjoyment OF ones sell, and, in
the next, from the friendship and con-
versation OF lew select c,mpanions.
False happines. loves 10 be in n crowd
and TO Draw the eyes OF the world upon
her she does not rereIye any soIisIsc.
ton IRON he applause which che givrs
herself, bu, from the admnatien which
she raises in others
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

pThe New York Legislature hav-
ing passed Il law in lS4S exemp,ing the
property oi the wife from being taken
for her husbands debts contracted be
fore marriage, have now equalized the
law by passing an act exempiing the
property Of the husband from the debts
Of the wife which may have been con-
tracted before marriage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

BLOCK lsLAND.-A boat came up from
Block Island yesterday, a boat that
might make seaman's eye water, one
OF those boats that ride on the open sea
like duck on smooth water. Half
dozen OF the bronzed islanders came off
IN her /; but none OF Them knew how the
vote had gone, except one, nnd he only
knew that the majority was No. They
all agreed that town meetIng without
money was lonesome affair and thought
that The country was in danger when
man could stand al The polls all day aud
nobody ask hlm what re would take Tor
his vote. .-Pror. Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

DIR Charbonrcl, Roman Catholic bis
hop OF Toronto, has addressed circulars
to the clergy OF his diocese, warning all
bance like the riot at Moatreal, that
they shall be deprived OF receiving the
communion icr time, in proportion to
their ofieuce, and il they die in disobe-
dlence Of the ordinance. shall BE- deprived
Of ecclesiastical burial.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07
Affairs IN AUsrHALIA.-Advices
from Melbourne, the 18th are that


from Melbourne, the 10Th are that
"The demand for every description Of
town and country labor continues
Working men find immediate employ.
ment al high rates.-Carpenters are
quoted al POS to 25s per day ;composi-
tors, (prin,ers,) Is I'd per 1000 ems !;
blacksmilhs, lSs TO 20s good farm
lal orers, 6 5s 10 fl l5s with rat ons);
sesmen. for the run home fi5 to ESQ !;
TO Callao, f40 coasting, E9 to f9 per
month.
Invoices OF blankets, saleahle boots
and shoes, water-tiehrs and lace-ups. IN
demand /; canvass, saleable mole skin
trowsers, good stock on hand sIop
clothing. good quality, saleabIe broad
cloths, good quality, taken on tar terms |;
narrow cloths, do; hannels, scarce !;
ginghams, not much in demand |;
hosiery, suitable Tor the season, ; shirts,
regatta, good quality very sca'ce and
wanted ditto striped, ditto, scarce I;
drto white cotton, linen fronts, ditto |;
ditto blue serge, market full /; saddlr ry,
fair enquiry Tor good stationery, GER
tam descriptions ln demand.
Freight oi gold to London, ii sailing
vessels, I'D per OF per steamer, 6 81.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

No USE FOR THrM.-The Chicago
Democrat says that the Eastern pa.
pers are circulating the following sIo-
ry:
A gentleman went 10 a physician,
complaining Of a severe headache.--
The M. ID. told him he would have 10
take out his Brains in order TO relieve
his head. After he had taken them out,
our hero saw friend passing by, and
leaving his brains on the table, followed
him. A short time after, the physician
saw him, and inquired why he did not
come alter his Trains. "Oh !" says our
riend, ~ do no, need them now for I've
been elected to tie Illinois Legsla-
,ure /"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

HAIR.-A writer in la:e number OF
the LondJn Quarterly Reuiep, furnishes
the following information on this
subject -
London imports about FIVE tons of
human hair annually. Black hair comes
mainly from Brittany and the south OF
France, where il is collected principally
by one halr merchant, who travels from
tar 10 fair, and buys up aud shears the
crops Of the neighboring damsels. A
traveller in Brittany describes the pea
SAINT girls as a,tending al the fairs with
their beautiful tresses, perfectly willing
TO sell out. lie saw several girls shear
ed, one after another, like sheep, and rs
many more standing ready for the
shears, with their caps in their hands,
and their long hair combed out aud
hanging to their waists. BY the side of
the dealer was placed a large basket
into which the successive crops OF hair
where thrown, each ned up INTO a hisp
10y itself For Il head Of hair about
twenty sous in money is given, or ~
g.udy handkerchief. This lair is The
finest and most siikcn that can be- pro-
cured. Light hair all comes from
Germany, where il is collected by "A
company Of Dutch G,rmers. who 20
over to England for orders once a year.
And, who knows from what source come
those pendant tressCs cleaning in the
gas light. with which our blooming
Ewes, aptly entargIing their snaty coil
with their own, lenpt our eligii'lu
a Adams.n
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Cure for HydrtphObid.-A corresron
dent Of the National Era writes from
MiIlbury, Mass, as follows:
II attn now in my e0th year, and have
obtained what information could, both
from observation and critical study. |,
has lately been discovered that a strong
decocton made oil the bark OF the roots
OF the white ash, when drank as a medi-
cine, will cure the b.t of IA mad dog.
This undoub btedly is owing to the fact
that rattIesnakes can be made more
easily to crawl over live fire Goals than
white ash leaves and they are never
found in The forests where the white
ash grows. Would II not he advisable Tor
druggists in our large towns anJ titles
to keep constantly OH hand a medicine
prepared from the roots OF the white
ash 1t might be the means Of saving
some valuable lives from sudden aud
painfu DEATH"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Henry Ward Beecher, in note to
the N. Y Tribune, states that Mrs.
Stowe has not determined 10 give the
proceeds OF Uncle Toms Cabin to the
education OF colored people," but ire
tains the righ. OF employing her means
as her judgment may dictate"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

~ II is natural for Us to exaggerate
matters, and believe may without
rashness assert that those who have
given us the most ilustrious copies Of
friendship never yet beheld The original.
ST. EpremOnd
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

SrARcHlNo LlNEN.-To those who
desire TO impart TO SHIRT bosoms, col
lars, and other fabrics that fine and
beautiful g loss observable on new linens,
the following recipe for making gum
arabic starch will be most acceptable,
and should have place IN the domes-
tic scrap-book of every woman who
prdes herself upon her capacity as
house wife and the neatness of her own,
her husbands and family's dress md
If she does not take p:ide IN these
things her husband is an unfortunate
man:
Take two ounces OF fine white gum
arabic powdered, put it into a pitcher
and pour on it pint or more OF boiling
water, according 10 the degree Of
strength you desire. and then having
covered it, let it set ali night, In the
morning pour it carefully from the
dregs into q clean botlle, cork it, and
keep i, Tor use. A tablespoonful OF
gum water stirred INTO pint Of starch
III 4 has been made in the usual manner
vii give the lawns (ei'her white
black or prnted) look Of newness.
when nothing else can restore them at.
ter washing. 1t 10 also goo,l, much di-
luted, for thin white muslin and bobbi.
het.-Augusta Chronicie.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

An industrious tradesman having TAX
en- new apprentice, awoke him at a
very early hour OH the first morning, by
calling out that the family were sitting
down 10 table. 'TLank you, said the
by as he turned over in the bed, TO ad-
JUS, himself for a new nap, thank you;
but never eat anything during the
night
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

IrThe Albany Express tells a very
good story about bafber poled pan,a.
Iooned youth, who recently went on
visit to his grandmother in The country,
and astonshed her very much by wear
ing such patched pantaloons away from
home
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

UJA cheap edition Of Ruth, a novel,
by the author oi Mary Barton, has been
published by Ticknor g. Co. This work
has already had great run, and 10 still
exceedingly popular.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

A very destructive fire occurred at
Pittsburgh on Sunday evening. Sew
eral large warehouses, with most OF
their contents, were consumed. TOTAL
loss about $4,000. While witnessing
the progress of the flames some two
hundred people were precipitated into
the canal by the giving way OF bridge,
Fortunately none Of them were serious
ly injured.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

College of Ms Holy Cross.-The
Worcester Transcript says that the
Catholics are about to rebuild this
institution (Which was destroyed by
fire las, faIl) upon an enlarged and
improved scale.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

o. Among the distinguished stran-
gers in the city, we notice Sir Charles
Lyell, the eminent Geologist, and Geo
logical Commissioner from the British
Government TO the Crystal Palace ey be-
hbit.on lie Is accompanied by hs
wife, and has taken n suite Of rooms Il,
the Bellevue House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

TIE Nottingham magistrates, unable
few weeks ago TO settle the disputed
ownership Of a dog which was brought
before them, allowed The animal to de-
eide for itself in court. The dog pass
ed one Of the claimants, but went to
the other, joyfulIy wagging his tail,
placing his feet on his knees and at
tempting to lick his iace. The testimo.
ny Of the dumb witness was considered
conclusive.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

a Cincinnati paper complains great
ly OF the advance ia the prices Of all
the staple articles Of living in that city.
The causes of the change are no: very
obvious. Whatever may be the cause,
marketing to-day and marketing seven
years ago, are wonderfully different
things, in their effects upon the pock-
ct.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Intellect can't bear fashionable refine.
ment, and dies under i, in one or two
generations. Ii you would selec: a
youth who is likely TO make his mark in
the world. take one who is cart,ng mud
in a clam-shel wagon or building hou-
ses in the sand and not the delicate
baby who is fondling China lap dog
on the parIor carpet. Daniel Webster's
father made a cradle out oil u pine log,
with an axe and auger Lewis CasS
was rocked by his said New llamp-
shire mother. IN a second hand sugar
trough. The greatest architects for the
manufacture OF genius are Poverty and
Republicanism.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

A little girl named Maria Wilkins was
stung to death by hornets near Fort
Ancient, Ohio, on Sunday Her broth.
ers were throwing stone at the nest, and
ran away, while she became a victim
to the inlurialed insects.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07
FRoM FoRT LEAvENwoRrH. - The
Western Reporter contains the follow
ing from Fort Leavenworth:

Western Reporter contains the follow
ing from Fort Leavenworth:
The court martial which has been in
session at Fort Lt Ltavenworih for several
days past, has not closed its labors.-
They have under consideration the char
ges preferred against Major How,
while in New Mexico A large number
OF officers from abroad are in a tendance;
among them we notice Bvt. Lieut., Col.
Bragg ia little more grape, Capt
Bragg" memory. Also, Gen. Clark,
and others OF high rank in the army
On The 23d, a train with Quartermas-
ter and Commissary stores. left for the
new post on the Kansas river.
The mail (eXpress) arrived at Fort
Leavenwor,h on Tuesday last, from the
new post at the mouth of Republican
Fork, on the Kansas River The place
is reported To be in good health, and Of
ficers stationed there are busily employ
ed in making preparations Tor putting
up the necessary buildings, &c.
Major Chiffon, with Company b. LIST
Dragons, lett For, Lavcnwor,h yes,er-
day, en- route Tor the new post TO be
established at the mouth OF the Walnut
Creek, on the Arkansas River Fort
Atkinson having been ordered TO he
broken up and abandoned, and Compa-
ny ID, 5th Infantry, now stationed there,
TO be removed and stationed al the post
at the mouth Of Walnut Creek.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Tie following is SAID to be a verita-
bic tombstone inscription down in
Maine: Sacred TO the memory nf james
II. Random, who died Angus, 9th His
widow, who nourns AS one who can be
comlorted, aged only twenty-lour, and
possessing every qualification for a good
wife, lives at--street, in this vii
Iage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

"Keep pins out Of your mouth" is
valuable admonilion. A little daughter
Of Nj. J. S. York, Of Manchester N. II.
swallowed large pin day or two
since, and it was extracted only by a
very painful operation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

CiGAHs. - Letters from Cuba state
that it is exceedingly difficult. to obtain
cigars, particularly those Of fine quality.
The causes f this scarcity are said To
be the death OF an immense number of
worEmen by small pox and choIora, and
the increasing demand lor high priced
cigars for California. The last crop II
tbbacco, through Of good quality, yielded
b 1t very little wrapper, and the manu-
f,cturing goes on slowly. There are
bat few workmen who can make the
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Gov. Stevens, Of the North Pacific
expedition, has secured the services Of
Menoe, the grea, hunter, and Pierre
Bonlinneau, the guide. The train cross
ed the Mississippi on the l3th,and prob
ably left Camp Davis, On the Red river
trail, near the Sauk Rapids, on the
18th.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Memoir OF DR.. JupsoN.- Messrs.
Phillips, Sampson & Co, publishers Of
this city, have in press the" Memoir of
Rev. Adoniram Judson, d. d." by
Rev Francis Wayland, d, D., President
oi Brown University, II is announced
to be issued on the first Of September
next.-DOst. Irar.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

The larges, plate Of glass IN America
!6 by 9 leet, was broken on Tuesday
as The workmen were setting IL in "a
window Of a broadway restaurant New
Ycrk. II cost 5000. Several others
oi the same size we're broken on tho
voyage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Miss Catherine Hays left Panama OH
the 9th inst, in the BRUSH Mail Steamer
Lima, for professional tour through
the principal cities Of South America,
previous to her return to the United
States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

PLEASANT SURGICAL ADVICE. For
the Inconvenience OF a fractured thigh
the extension ought to be particularly
great, the muscles being so strong that,
notwithstanding the effect OF the banda
ges, the contraction Is apt to shorten the
limb. This is a deiormity y SO depIora-
hle that, where there is reason to ap-
prehend it, would advise the patient to
suffer the other thigh to be broken also,
in order 10 have them both OF one
length"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

A Galway contemporary observes
that the following is strange colnci.
dence :"-"The Kilkenny and Water
iord line Of railway was opened on last
Saturday. The engine was manuiac.
tured by Mr.. Slaughter, and large
portion Of the line was constructed by
Mr.. Butcher.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

NEw EAR TRuMPEr.-An ear trum-
pet in the form Of cane, the top and
bottom OF which slips of, and little ear
tube slips on, thus rendering it
complete, has recently been invented
by Ezekiel Rising OF Sufield, CT, who
has been deaf Ior the last 80 years
The trumpet is made Of tin and cheaply
constructed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

A resolution has been passed by the
Common Council OF Detroit, rendering
to Hiram Powers, the great American
Sculptor, now about to return from Eu-
rope, the hospitality of the city. The
resolution was ofa highly compliments
ry character. We believe Mr.. Powers
is native of Cincinnati.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

Few things IN this world trouble pco-
PIE more than poverty, or the fear OF
poverty and indeed il is a sore afilic-
ton but, like all other ills that flesh is
heir t., il hae its antdote, ia reliable
remedy. The judicious application Of
industry, prudence and temperance is
certain cure Hosea Bdiiou.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-07-07

prime article, ANA they receive such
good waucs as TO make them capri
clous. and ost,n refuse TO woik. Hence
say these letter writers, it is difficult TO-
answer orders for first rate cigars
Albany Ere. Jvmadl.