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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

"Ou Ir's so CHEAP !'-Thcre are Il
! great many people in his world win 0
are forever buying articles they don,
want, ,hccausc,as they say, the things ARE
so cheap" The adhesive beg their
pardon for speaking pIainly-are par
ticularly Liable to this weakness. If, in
shopping, they see a ribbon they think
bargain, ont comes their purse. II they
| 90 TO "A cablnet-maker's to purchase a
ncdsiead, and chance To find there a
cheap bureau, they cannot resist the
temptation to have the latter also. In a
similar way they buy dresses that they
do not want fancy articles that are
| useless to them even Tor ornament cut
lcry, china, cut-glass, and other house
hold articles-and all because the .hings
.'dre so cheap ~ An auct on is sort
OF holiday Tor such la les. TT ey flock
to sales OF this description, like crows 10
IA coru-iicId, and are quite as clamorous
when there Tor they rciIgjously be-
hcve that, whatever is purchased at
auction, cannot but be cheap. Ia time,
the dwellings Of these good creatures
become mere magazines Of lumber, like
the old Curiosity Shop, or the house OF
Crook, ol immortal memory. The pas
sion to bay cheap things can rarely,
to tell them that anything is dear which
one does not want; they answer that
at will come into play some time'-and
so they go on to the end OF the chapter
spending Ihe money Of their husbands,
and filling their homes with break shin
knick knacks Many man, alas has
learned to sigh at the phrase, "It's SO
cheap" PhiIa. Ledger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

Madame dc Stael, one night expatia-
ting on the merits of the French Ian.
guage. and illustrating her meaning by
the word 'sentIment,' which has no ex-
act equivalent in English Lord Pal
merston answered her that we had Il
phrase which TO nicety expressed the
sentiment of the French - namely
''Tis all in my eye Betty Martin
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

NAPOLEON, EmrgRoR.-PuRch lcie off
the following good squib
sMost of the iluminailons in honor or
the Emperers Ieie At Paris, displayed
the glittering initials \ Il. This was
only telling half the truth. !, wanted
the addition o. X q. for the French ma
ton 70 understand in whose honor the
fste was given
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

NEwPoRT.-Newport was resorted to
long before the Revolution, by weal,l y
Indies and from the Southern Colonies,
and the whole OF Rhode Island was
known then as the ellen of America. !"
lls destiny thus ear y indicated, is in
process OF iuliiment, and It's provincial
promise is redeemed by an Empire
Stale, and indeed, by an imperial re-
public. Newport was also the centre,
in former tmes, Of great commercial
operations, A venerable citizen of New
port informs me that he has seen an
original letter, written by Newport
man from New York in The middle Of
the last century, in which New York is
spoken OF as a thrifty village, with some
facilities for trade, and promising, in
fact to become, in the course Of time,
almost equal TO Newport.
But the commercial advantages OF
Newpori, arc one day to give it great
importance. Ocean steam navigation
has put New York far ahead Of com.
petition, and this navigation is TO under
go changes that may make Newport
great depot, Foreign trade will he
carried on in large ships of ten thou
sand TONS after another ten years, aud
such vessels will be obliged TO make
Newport their places OF departure and
entry.
1t is understood that Newport is ul-
tmateIy to be the theatre o great naval
preparatIon- the greatest in the world
The only reason that it has not been
selected, already by our government as
naval depot, and the site OF navy
yard, is that the naval influences Of two
great States prevented IT, Both Mas
sachuscus and New York have more
votes and more influence than Rhode
Island, and therefore all the representa-
tons of engineers aud naval men IN
favor OF adopting Newport, IA The place
Tor the principal navy yard, have failed
of any effect.
But, in time, when larger shiI than
any now known IN the military marine
OF the world, shall be tuIt, NewIor
will be found to be their only practca-
bic and safe harbor.-[Cor Jour OF
Commerce.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

Griswod, oi NJ chIgan, is appointed d
Purser in the Navy, in place OF Faunt-
leroy, deceased
The President directed al applica-
tions for Purserships since the 4lh Of
March, 10 be sent TO him, whereupon hc
ascertained that there had been only
twelve hundred. Griswold was not an
applicant.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

The witty Duke Of Wharton, having
introduced a scripture story into one OF
his speeches la The house of lords, was
asked by a right reverend prclaie when
he should have done preaching. when
am made bishop, my lord,' was the
sarcastic reply.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20

Considerable alarm is ielt in the vi
cinity Of South street wharf, owing 10 Il
large number OF cases Of yellow le-
yer.
They are generally ola mIId type and
yield to IA proper medical treatment. 1t
was AT first thought that the disease
was brought here by the barque Man
DARN. but it is now believed to be caus-
ed by a sewer, the filth rom which nc.
cumulates IN the docks, owing TO IA strong
eddy, which sis in around South street
wharf.
The board Of he nth are taking all the
II ccssary sanitary measures 10 prevent
the spread OF the diseusc. Two cases
resulted fatally last week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

SHE's ORDAINED. The Rev. Antio-
nctte l.. Brown was ordained ms pastor
OF Baptist church at Souh Butler, n.
Y, OH Thursday last. Gerrit Smith
was present, and made brief address
The sermon on the occasion was preach
ed by Rev. MIR. Lee of Syracuse. DR..
Harriet X. Hunt Of Boston wac pres
cnt
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

SOMETHING NEw.-A Sell The Po-
isc OF Bangor, Pouncod upon Il mystic
rious looking hogshcad, on Saturday
last, which had just been landed. 1t
was cartcd up into the city at an ox-
pcnse OF several dollars, and the fast
considered they had got, altogether, the
best prize Of the season. Alas fpr hu-
man hope. Tic vessel contained moth
ing but salt water, as green ms those
who had seized il. The officers lett the
same day, on tour Tor their Health
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

The CoMEr-Mr. Hill, in letter to
the London Times, gives the following
particulars respecting the comet:-
The comet which has been so conspc-
uous during the last week was very IA
vorably seen here on Saturday, and
again on Sunday evening. On the lat
ter occasion, allowing for the proximity
OF the comet II the horizon, and The
strong glow of twilight, its nucleus was
fully as bright as an average star oI the
first magnitude the tail extended about
degrees from the head. When view
ed in the comet-seeker the necleus ap-
peared Of bright gold color, and about
han the diameter OF the planet Jupiter,
which was shining ~ the same time in
the southern heavens, and could be
readily compared with the comet. The
tai proc eds directly from the head in
Il single stream, and not, as sometimes
remarked in two branches. The dis
tancc OF this bo y from the earth at 8
o'clock last evening, was $4,000, 900
miles aud hence it results that the ac-
tuaI diameter ofthe bright nucleus was
5000 miles or about equal to that Of the
earth, while The tail had ii real length
Of 1900 600 miles, and breadth 250,-
900, which is rather over the distance
~ l.
Is usual to assumci that the intensity Of
Il comets hight varies as the reciprocal
OF the products Of the squares Of tie
distance from the earth and sur, but
the present one has unergone 4 far
more rapid increase OF brilianCy than
would result from this hypothesis. The
Augmentation OF light will 90 on till the
third OF September, and it will be worth
while 10 look for the comet IN the day
time about that date for this purpose
an cqlltorcally mounted telescope will
be required, and would suggest The
addition ofa light green or red glass, to
take off the great glare Of sunlight, the
instrument being adjusted to IA focus on
the planet Venus This comet was dis
cove.ed on the 10th ol June, by MIR.
klinkcriucs, on the Observatory at Got
lngcn, but was not bright enough 10
be seen with a telescope uuril about
August l3 In ii letter copied iuto the
Times Il !ew day since. Sir VIM. liam
Iton hints at the possibility of this being
'hc comet had been expecting, but |
avail myself of the present opportunity
Of stating that such is not the case, the
elements OF the orbits having no rcscm-
biancc. The comet referred 10 will
probably re-appear be tween the years
1888 and 1861, and if the perihcIon
passage takes place during the summer
months, we may expect 10 see Il body
Of far more imposing aspect than the
one al present visible"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

A CouRTEous GENTLtMAN.-'I do I
wish 10 cay anything against the indi
vidual in question: said a quiet man,
but 1 would merely remark, in the Ian
guage OF the poet, that, 10 him, truth
is strange, stranger than 6ction.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

Among the patents issued for tho
week ending Sept 10, we notice the
following:
Andrew Robcson, Jr., OF Newport,
II. L. For improvement IN the mode oil
bucking cloth. Patented in England,
Nov 8, 1859.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

What is meant by sealed proposals.
inquired young lady, who was CLAN
cling al a government advertisement.-
Her lover scized the opportunity TO
make "a declaration and answered
the question by an oscular dcnonstra.
tion
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29
Bp Vclcorapll.
WASHING ron, Sept. 20,

" AsillNGroN sept. ~.
The mcmbers of the Medical Board
of the Army.will assemble in New York
OH the first of December next, for the
purpose of examining Assistant Sur
geons and applicants for appoint
ments in the medical staff Of the Ar
my.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

The iavoritc cosmetic for removing
:reckles, in Paris, is an ounce Of alum
and an ounce Of lemon. juice, in pint
Of rose. water.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

SPAN.-The circulation Of the Lon.
don Times has been prohibited through
out the Spanish dounions 1t is said
that Gen. Cancdo will soon be superse-
ded by Gen. Lersundi, in the govern.
ment Of Cuba.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

otThc PennsyIvanian mentions a ru-
NOR that William VI. Allen Of Ohio, will
yet the China mission. Mr.. Allen was
known in Congress, as "the Chinese
Gong" from the noIse he made ne a
public speaker aud this fact has probs-
bly, suggested his name to the Prcsi-
dsnt
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

a. Among the visitors at the Aquid-
neck House, we notice our esteemed
friend, Col. Munroe, formerly editor Of
the Baltimore Patriot
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

The Supreme Court, in session at
Greenfield, (Mass.) was last week en-.
gagged in hearing two cases in which
the wives Of cl"rgymen have sued for
divorce from their husbands. In the
fret case judge Bigelow decrecd a di-
vorce on the ground OF dcserIon, and
ordered that the lady should resume her
maiden name, and that she should have
500 year NJ aliTony, III quarterly
payments. Tie husband deserted his
wife because she charged him with
preaching ia bad grammar, and had ad,
viscd him TO give UP preaching until he
knew more : The other has not yet
been decided. The clAgyman is charg.
ed with treating his vile with GOODNESS
and har ,hncss, and on several occasions
with violence that lie subjected her TO
drudgcry, and neglected hes in sickness,
intercepted her lctters, and restrained
her liberty, and that last December he
carried her 10 the Bratteboro' In
sane Hospital on pretence Of insani.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

DIR. franklin, in spcakidg of educa
ton, says; "li man cmp,ies his purse
into his head, no one can take 1t from
him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

The Home Journal states that Kos
suth to this day has never paid his
printers bill Of 5000 for getting up his
Hungarian Bonds. And probably new
er will. It's a way he has.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

Julius, why didn't you oblong your
stay at de Springs y
'kase, Mr.. Snow, ,dcy charge too
much
How so, Julius 2
why, dc landlord charged this color
ed Individual wild stealing dc spoons
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

TBE AwruL AGGREGATE. The New
Orlcan Bulletin Of the 9th, publishes
statistics Of the yellow fever, showing
the aggregate deaths from that disease
alone 10 have been (from the Goth Of
May to 9Th Septcmbcr) nine thousand
nine hundred and seventy eight
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

AT a meeting OF the electors Of the
Fourth Ward, held at the Oregon
Clothing store, on Wednesday evening,
September 2lst, Joseph B. Weaver was
chosen Chairman, and William c..
Townsend, Secretary The following
gentlemen were elected delegates 10 at
tend a Convention TO be holden on
Wednesday, Sept. 2Sth, for the purpose
terminating candidate for Mayor -
Robinson P. Gardner, Henry N. Ward,
Julius Sayer.
JOSEPH 3. WEAVER, Chairman,
Nm. &. TOWNSEND, Secretary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

At a meeting OF the electors Of the
Second Ward held a, the State House,
on "Wednesday evening, September 2lst,
William ID. Lake was chosen Chair.
man, and Elias d. Bedcc, Secreiary.-
The following gentlemen were elected
delegates TO attend Convention 10 be-
holden Oh Wednesday, Sep. 2Sth, for
the purpose OF nominating a candidate
for Mayor William ID. Lake, Bena-
min Easton, George Burroughs.
W. n AKI, ,,I,.:...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29
WARD MEETINGS.

Alta meeting OF the electors Of the
First Ward, held at the Ward room on
Wednesday evening, September 2lst,
Daniel &. Denham was chosen Chair
man, and james G.. Topham, Secretary.
The following gentlemen were elected
delegates TO attend Il Convention to be
holden on Wednesday, Sept. 26th, for
the purpose of nominating candidate
for Mayor :-Henry J. Hudson, Pardon
w. Stevens James G. Topham.
DANIEL G.. DENHAM, Chairman,
JAMES G. TOPHAM, Secretary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

uJThanks TO Mr.. Adams, OF the
Canonicus Tor an early delivery OF Prov
ldcnce papers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29

TERNS--S2 in advance, oriS2,25
at the end of the year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-29
ELIASD. BEDEE, Secretary

AT meeting OF the electors Of the
Third Ward, held al the City Hall, on
Wednesday evening, September 2lst,
Benjamin Marsh Was chosen Char
man, and Robert 5. Barker, Secretary.
The following gentlemen were elected
delegates to attend Convention TO be
holden on Wednesday, Sept. 2Sth, for
the purpose of nominating Candidate
for Mayor flames Hor well, Edward
Il. Allan, Thomas CoggeshaIl
BENZ. MARSH, Chairman,
ROBERT S. BARKER, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-27
Later from Havana n,

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMSHlPS-THE QUEEN BIRTH DAT
STATE OF THE MARKETS, ETC.
CHARLESTON Nov. &c, 1859.
The mail steamship Isabel Capt. Rollin arrived here
81 O'Clock last might having been detained by head
winds.
She left Havana the morning Of the I'D inst. and
Key West on the evening of the day. spoke on
Thursday ship Quebec, in lat 20 and Friday bark
Sierra Nevada, both standing eastward
The steanshp Falcon arrived at Havana on tn 10th
sailed again the 7h tui returned with her piston out
Of order.
Tho steamship Geo. Law, from New York for Asp;nral
arrived at Hava the 2zd
The weather was cool and pleasant
The Queens birthday had been duly observed The
first stone OF the sstue laid and the FIRST teleza oh
in Cuba OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES being sent 70 Battssno
8 distance of 40 miles on the south coast.
The British steamer Buzzari had arrived az Hs.
vana.
The maraet for sugars at Havana was dull in coase.
aasnce of Lbs European news; bat the stock was small
The cane lately planted had been injured by drought
but he ola dsit we'll The stock at Havana wo a
loo 600 boxes, and II Matanzas 600 Assorted was
quoted At bac. &c. PC; yellow So, a .c. brown
a54c. w.
LoFFKE The stock was very small
Run was scarce at 45c. per pipe.
of cigars were few.
IeisKEp Bzzg in good reques. at 10 1eifc
CoDFEa-A small stock. sales Of Halifax, at 6l{c
63tc., and American, at d &c. a Sic
In molasses but little doing, and the article was
Honey Was scarce, but tho new crop was csming in.
s1chspge on London dull a. 49, ana in some eases
Eaf per cent premium.
F-eish-s ars dull, and vessels are not wanted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-27
Target Excursions.

The C. Stiles Musgeteers made their annual target
excurs sev days since. They number thirty -FOUR
nuskets, and are commanded by Csptata w. b. Freiign
Thirty three prizes distributed among them
The Walter Roche Guard Captain Dan 81 Mckay, made
Their first annual target excursion in the ears part OF
last week They vent out to the Abbey where they had
. festivel time.
The White Fort Guard bering forty muskets made
their annual parade Tuesday last They were accom-
panied by Adkins' Brass Band.
The Riugsold Volunteers numbering thirty musksts
made their annual excursion the day the last
mentioned above They attended by Shetons Brass
Band.
The Hollmsn Gray Co Guard, Captain Francis Coan,
made their first annual target excursion Thanksgiving
Day The prizes contend cd for valuable collection
The Wells II Provost Guard, Captain ID. mclaughlin
made their second annual parade Thanksgiving Day
They had glorious time, and returned home In jovial
spirits.
The Richmond County Guard OF Staten Island Captain
Blake their annual target excursion Tues
day, Nov o. accompanied by Wasce's Empire Band
when the following prizes ware shot for FIRST prize
handsome nusket by John Fl. Silva; second prize,
gold pencil BY Robert Stacy third prize, gold pencil
won by John Mosely fourth pre, silver wreath by
Tompkns simonson; fifth prize, silver goblet, won by
William Bishop.
The Bridge Light Guard Captain John Cronnn, Com
mandant went their second annual target excursion
to Mount Morris. Harlem on Wednesday last They
spent the day in the most happy and convviai manner
possible.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-27

sHr MNSn-Advces from this vessel, befose reported
ashore Pond Island Bar up to Wednesday poon state
that she then WHOLE but owing TO the condition Of
the wreck and the state Of the water nothing had been
Gone towards getting out her cargo. An arrangement
bad been made with wreekers TO Save what could be got
Al the 6rst opportunity Wednesday afternoon the wind
shifted to the north east and blew quite fresh and 1t
thought she would 90 to pieces
BARK SOPHIA CAIN OF and from Boston, for Pctou after
passing through the Straits Of Canso driven by
stress Of weather It'll inst and got ashore Cape Por-
cupne where she remained 1T last accounts contained
in the Hctou papers Of 18th inst.
Sen JoHS MURRAY, (of Brooklins, Me) Sherman, from
Pbildelphia for Boston with COAL came TO anchor oil
Sotuate haIbor, Friday abt n, with loss Of deck
load and main topmast and topgallant yards In squal
in the morning Some time last night she dragged an
chos ashore Inside the harbor, but would be got of by
lghteripg.
scHR IIGuRy Of Richmond, Me-, before reported aban-
doncd was taken in tow abt 80 miles Of Cape Cod by
sch Flasb at Plymouth which cut loose night OF oath
ut during gale. The had taken from her anchor
a hedge, and some short pieces Of rope.
Sen EuDxvnIA before reported by telegraph, there
being New York interest In her) WAS OF and from
Pugwash for Liverpool and was stranded ct the entrance
Of Meris onsh harbor
Sem JACOB IoNGrT1Iow before reported fallen in with
abandoned her passage from Jacksonville for jamaica
was good vessel Of 14b TONS built at Machas Me- IN
1s4s partly owned By Peck Church, Of this city AMI
valued ct 0Oo which, together With her cargo ubg
and $4,000 freight uoas1, "a Insured In Wall S:xsst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-27
CoroneIa, InnuAafs.

Trt DAM or Mrs Dnroy.-Coronsr dD,nnel ysster.
day held the inquest at the New York Hospital the
10y q Csthsrne Dalton sged sixteen years. native Of
Ireland who came TO her death BY being run over by an
express wagon In Broadway, Thursday last No clue
could 10 asceitaned who tbs that drove the
wagon The jury rendered verdict-that deceased
TO her death by injuries received BY being by
express Wagon, driven in reckless by person
unknown TO the jury.
DrsH III AroPIlxY.-Corener Gamble yesterday held
inquest at the sixteenth ward station house on the
body Of Caharine Meyers resident Of l3l Bank street.
who to her death BY f, Of apoplexy. II seems
that the deceased in the company Of her husband
their way to visit friend In Twenty seventh street
and when they arrived at the Of Twentieth
street and Tenth she suddenly fell down. and
pired In short time after. The jury rendered verdict
Of Death caused by apoplexy.
Boy KnuD NEW BunDNG.-Coroner 0Donnell
yesterday held inquest at the New York Hospital
the boy named John Hartnet thirteen years Of age ma
tive Of Ireland who came TO his death by the falling Of
piece Of timber irsm building situated In Warren,
Church street The deceased was seems, In the
building picking up Hrewood, when the timber fell from
the upper story, striking him the head, fracturhg
the skull and causing death In short time after the poor
boy taken the hospital The jury rendered the
following verdict; 'That deceased TO his death by
injuries received by the accidental falling OF plank In
the new building In Warren street.