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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

WoMAs's RleurslN New JERSEY
The Newark Mercury says that single
women, who were free holders, voted in
New Jersey AS late as the year lSo0.-
In u newspaper Of that date is u compli-
menlary editorial to the female voters,
Tor unanimously supporting John Ad-
ans Tor President, in opposition to Mr..
Jefferson.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13
TERRIBLE MORTALITY ON BOARD Usi-

TERRIBLE MORTALITY ON BOARD UNi-
TED STATES STEAMER VixEN.-Capt
Swartwout, ol U. S. steamer Vixen,
writes under date of Pensacola Sept. II,
that his vessel has been afflicted in an
unprecedented manner by yellow fever.
Out Of 10 officers 4 are dead and are
sick at the Hospital, leaving only one
officer besides himself on duty. Out of
40 men, the original crew of the Vixen,
IL are dead and 26 at the Hospital sick,
90 that at present there are but eiiec-
tive men. Capt, s., with The officers
and crew who arc well, expected
TO leave in few days in brig
bound to New York. Boston Irdrei.
ky
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

The GREAT REPUBLIC. - This huge
ship the largest merchant vessel IN the
world, was launched at East Boston on
Tuesday, in the presence OF about 3d..
600 spectators. She Is 1000 tons, 32j
leet long, SO feet wide, and whole
Gepth 81 feet. Her mainmast is 12l
iect, top 76, top-galIant 2s. royal, %,
skysail 10. Her best bower weighs
$500 pounds, working do. $500, stream
do $500, aud the hedge. 500.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

THE GEORGIA ELEcTloN.-The ,elc-
graphic reports Of the returns OF the
returns of the Georgia election indicate
hat the choice OF the state has fallen
upon Herschel V. Johnson, Democrat.
for Governor with possibility that Mr..
Barlow, Whig, is chosen for Congress,
w. b. Fleming, Whig,s probably elect
cd Judge for the Eastern district
The Legislature will be Democrat.
10
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

Nsw Horst IN WASHING roN.-Ihe
Star states that several gentlemen OF
wealth contemplate the construction Of
a magnificent new hotel Of huge pro-
portions, in Washington. This 10 the
Improvement long desired.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

DlscovERirs AT PuMrEu. - The Cor
ricre Mercantile, ol Genoa, quotes
Letter ul the l5lh, mentioning the disco.
very at Pompeli oi three human skel,-
tons, evidently forming one family, to-
pothur with that of "A dog. The pos
lures Ia which they were found lead t.
the ptesumpIion that they w,re engag-
ed m a fight at the lime Of the eruption,
but were overIakcn 10y the lava, the dog
refusing 10 .,avc hi- master. They had
bags Of gold aud silver cola with them
one Of the skeletons Displaying rings
aod ornament, wns that of young
girl probably The daughter OF the lue'-
tiyUs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

o. Hon. J. Y. Mason, who has been
lying i'll Tor week past at Richmond,
is slightly improving, and is now con-
sidered by his physicians as out OF dan
ger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

Col. Jous G.. FREMoST.-We re-
cret to write that we have news per
telegraph from ST. Louis, saying that
Col. Fremon, had been compelled TO
abandon his journey OF exploration 10
California, (overland) and TO return to
ST. Louis, on account of the condition
of his health.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

UusEAsoKABLE.-Ic Ice formed half an
inch thick at the W hiie Mountain Sta
ton House, on Thursday night and all
the mountains IN tho vicinity are cover.
ed with snow.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 3.


The Salt Lake mail arrived at Inde-
pendence on Wednesday last. Mr.. J.
Nj. Bernhisal, Delegate to Congress
was among the passengers. The
emlgrants had all passed the Salt
Lake.
The Indians had been very trouble
some in Utah killing many PERSONS
The Governor had issued a procams
ton CALI, q all the military forces OF The
territory into service. He had also or
dcred wall To be huilt around the city
20 feet high and lhIck, VITA 4 ditch
on the outside. A body Of 80 armed
men had been made. Hot work is an
uciPared.. Major Fitzpatrick. having
distributed tie goods 20 the Indians
at Fort Laramie, would return
soon
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

U1' The Millerltcs have fixed upon
May 10, 1854 as The date Of the des-
,ructon of the world. They say
ihete will be no mistake abon, 1t this
time
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

NtDI Bt ~ NuiNtl tf"'l hbi N''N'NN
Mayor OF Ills city, and he has taken
the oath of office. undtr the extraordi-
nary circumstances OF lhc case, we are
greatly surprised that a gentleman Of
Mr.. Culverts integrity and conscIen-
uousness could make up hi' mind to as
sumo the duties Of the Office when, be-
yond al! question, ,he has not been elect
ed and. consequently, is not he legal
Mayor OF the ciIyj his acts w'.. be OF no
effect, ana in law he ia utterly power
less, and no man will be compelled TO
obey him, We certainly think that Mr..
Calvert could not have. been aware Of
/ the circumstances and the facts in re.
| gard to the counting ol the vor for,
| if he had been correctly informed rela-
tive TO the matter, our high opinion of
/ the man induces us to believe that he
would have refused to accept then the
question would nave gone 10 the people
again.
The facts in the case are luese. A
colorcj man voted in the "a Ward,
whose name was not Oh the Fodug List;
i; was not an intcujional fraud but pure
4 ly un accident. the man thinaing that
he had a right TO vote, and the Warden
calling his name. allowed the vote 10 be
4 deposited in The box before II vas dis
: a, / II.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

eyrPutnam's Magazine Tor October
contains It's usual variety of interesting
and valuable articles Tor sale at the
bo ukstoPps
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

He who preIends to be every body's
particular friend 10 nobodys
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

-------
The CzAr.-A friend of ours, who
has Just returned from The East, thinks
war is inevitable. lie says the Cz,r ia
only waiting for The marshes OF the
Danube to freeze. when, il the Sultan
does not yield to all his demands, the
Russian troops will sweep all before
them and within six days from the
first conflict, obtain possession OF Con-
stantinople. Oar friend was recently
present at review OF 100000 Russian
troops by the Emperor, whom he des-
crlbes as perfect specimen Of the ply
scal man. In height six feet three and
admirably proportioneI with snow white
hair, and ruddy countenance. He was
plainly dressed in u dark green irock,
with black chapeau without feathers
and mounted on IA coal bl.ck charger,
Of immense size, the Czar looked 'cvu'
ry inch "a King
As the troops wete passing before
him, he suddenly raised his hand as
signal for halt, when he dismountcd.
walked up TO IL private in the ranks, and
asked him to unbuttou his coat On
finding that the soldier was without a
shirt, the Emperor promptly ordered
the officers OF lae Company to Siberia,
and the officers Of the Regiment were
instantly degraded to the rank Of pri.
Yates, Some two hours afterwards. -
Nicholas made another inspection OF the
condition of tho soldiers, and finding all
right, promoted every officer in the Di-
vision, comforting the orders with his
own hand 1t is this kind OF discipline
that makes the Russian army the most
efficient in the world, and the head OF it
the idol Of the common sodier.-N Y.
Mirror.
EXTENSION ~ THE CAPITOL AND IFS
GROUNDS. -- La the extension Of the
Capitol, we are informed, particular
care will be taken TO secure the best
means for The ventilation, lighting heat
ing and acoustics of the building
A commission has been appointed on
the subject by the President, consisting
OF Prot ssor Bache, of the Coast Sur
vey; Professor Henry,of the Smilhson.
ian Institute, aud Captain Melgs, Of
the United States corps Of engineers
The gentlemen composing this commits.
sion have visited and carefully examined
the principal public buildings in Phil
adelphia, New York and Boston. They
have paid particular attention to these
buildings, with reference to obtaining
the most correct data in the matter OF
sound and herring. The super!nren-
dence Of this popular enlargement, and
OF the public works OF the government,
is now placed IN the scIe charge of Off.
GERS OF the United States corps OF engi-
neers The Improvement OF the grounds
adjacent to the Capitol ID much called
for, and we are glad 10 know that IL
will be faithfully carried into elect
The steep aud awkward roads by which
the ascent j. now attain will be avoid
ed. aud avcndes opened, lined with
trees and adorned with parks, fountains
and flowers. New aud more spacious
walks wil be laid out in all directions
aud statuary placed in such positions as
will please the eyes and awaken the
patriotism ol our citizens - Washington
Tatyn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

BIsHoPs WAinwRGHT AND ONpER-
DoNx..- The Episcopal Convention Of
New York has voted Bishop Wainwright
n salary Of $4,000, and the Episcopal
residence, but until he relinquish,s his
present connection with Trinity, the
salary is 10 be $4,000. Bishop Ondcr-
donk, 1t is said, was assured oi con-
unuance oi his salary Of $4,000, and Il
residence. The intention, however, il
he will surrender his present residence,
Is e sci it and provide him another
Bishop Wainwright expressed his en-
tire unwillingncss to occupy the present
residence, 80 long as Bishop OnGerdonk
lives.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

thrown out. not counted.
The Board OF Aldermen we under
stand, threw out number Of ballots, i'll
consequence OF which Mr.. Calvert was
declared elected. II we understand the
duty Of the Board of Aldermen. express
ed in the Charter, it is TO open, count
and declare the result. II therefore
they ard any informally in the baIIon
il is not for them TO decide the matter
but 10 refer il to the electors.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-10-13

UPThe Board Of Aldermen met yes
tcrday afternoon and counted the votes
Tor Mayor. The following vas the re-
suit, and George II. Calver: declared
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-11-19

DESPERATE AFTRAY.-The Louisville Courier gives the
following account Of ARRAY board the steamboat
Dresden near Helena, Arkansas in which two persons
we're killed and three others wounded:
About hundred Irshmen who had been employed to
Work on the eyees In Arkansas deck passengers
Dresden An old lady from kentucky with her children
who were also deck passenger greatly imposed By
some OF these people, On OCCASION when one OF her
children was struck by Irshman Mr. James Sullivan
Maysve Ky took the part Of the lady and
with the men on their conduct. The Irish forthwith
meneed an attack on Sullivan, ohem striking him yo-
lenty on the head with poker He instantly drew his
volvcr, and defended himself be beet could
sho through the heart and fell dead in his tracks Another
shot in the mouth, the bail knocking out al. teeth cut
ting OF his tongue, and lodging in h throat He was not
expected 10 third shot the arm which was
badly shattered and broken An Irish woman who beon yed
to the party shot in the abdomen she died the
night. She struck by stray ball. the pistol not
aimed at her. BY th, time Sullivan ovetpowered by the
numbers who opposed him. knocked down. upon
taken to the forward part Of the boat by the
cabin passcngers who then thought him to be dead He
was badly cut in Ave different places the throat
or two on the body being wounds and his head
very badly hurt By the blow from the poker His inu-
es appeared to be that II thought impossible
he could survive during the night but day he was bet
ter The affair occurred shortly after leaving Memphis and
when only four FIVE miles below that city may well be
Imagined 1t produced the most intense excitement on the
boat and the greatest CONSERVATION prevailed the lady
passengers the cabin in full view Of whom the
took place."
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by order: S. COOPER, Adjutant General.
PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY.

First Dragoons- Brevet I'd Lieut. Kenner Garrard, to
be I'd Lieut. Oct. 81, 1853, vice Graham, resigned
Mounted Rismen Capt. John S. Simonson, to be
Major, Sept l6 1858, vice Sanderson, deceased.
1st Lieut. Thomas G. Rhett, to be Captain, Sept. 16,
1858, vice Simonson, promoted.
I'd Lieut. VIM. F. Lane, to be 1s Lieutenant Sept 16,
1858, vice Rhett, promoted.
Byt ID Lieut. George u. Crosby to be ID Lieutenant
Sept. 16, 1858, vice Lane, promoted.
First ArtiRery--2d Lieut.. William Silyey, to be lst
Lieutenant, Oct 81, 1858, vice Woods, resigned.
Byt I'd Lieut.. John NJ Schofed, to be ID Lieutenant,
Aug 81, 1858, vice De Veuve, resigned.
Byt. I'd Lieut. George Bell, to be ID Lieutenant Oct.
81, 1853, vice Silvey, promoted.
Second Artillery.-Bvt. Cd Lieut. George s. Hartsuf,
to be I'd Lieutenant June H. 1853 vice McNie deceased
Bvt. I'd Lieut. VIM. S. Smith, to be I'd Lieutenant, July
Q, 1853, vice Haines, promoted.
Byt I'd Lieut. NJ. NJ. Blunt be I'd Lieutenant, Sept
80, 1858, vice Hascall, resigned
Bv I'd Lieut.. Thomas NJ Vincent to be I'd Lieutenant
Oct. 8, 1858, vice Plat, promoted.
Byt I'd Lieut.. Henry c. Symonds, to be I'd Lieutenant
Oct. 49, 1853, vice Moore, promoted.
Third Artiilery.-Byt. I'd Lieut. S. Mowry, to be I'd
Lieutenant September 6, 1853, vice Smith, promoted
Bvt ID. Lieut.. George A. Bsse to be ID Lieutenant,
Oct ., 1858, Vice Patton, promoted
Fourth Arfllery.-2d Lieut.. Truman K. Wabridge, to
be st Lieutenant Oct g. 1858, vice Whiting deceased
Byt. 81 Lieut. John Mendenhal, to be I'd Lieutenant,
oct Q, 1898, vice Walbridge, promoted.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS.
HEADQUARTERS or THE ARMY,
NVxv Yopv Novvu,vy

i II,
| l. The following named Officers are assigned to
the command of the departments organized in Cen
eral Orders No. rs, from the War Department, viz
Brevet Major General John e. Wool to the department
of the East; Brevet Major General David Z. Twiggs
to the department of the West Bvt Major Gen. Persfer
smith, to the department of Texas; Brevet Brigadier
General John Garland to the department OF New Mexico
Breye Brigadier General Ethan A. Hitchcock to the de-
partment of the Pacific The latter is, by direction Of
the President placed duty according to his brevet
rank.
Brevet Major and Assistant Adjuant General Francis
Page is assigned to duty at the headquarters of the
department. of the West He will report by letter Gen.
Twiggs, and await his orders in st. Louis.
Breyet Captain and Assistant Adutant General David
Jones is assigned to duty at the headquarters of the
department Of the Pacific, and viii report in person with
out delay.
3. Until the arrangements contemplated with regard
to the Indians of Texas be carried out the troops at
Fort Belknap department of the West will be under the
orders of the commander of the department of Texas
For special reasons the troops at the post about to
be established the Rio Grande, opposite Ell Paso, de-
partmen of Texas WILL for the present be under the
orders of the commander of the department of New
Mexico.
s. The records Of the Eastern and Western Divisions
will be transferred to the headquarters of the departments
Of the East and West respectively Those of the first
second third fourth, and fifth departments will be sent
the of the of the East those
the sixth and seventh departments the of
the department of the Wes and those of the tenth and
eleventh departments if they have not already BEEN will
be sent to the headquarters of the department of the
Pacific.
8. Whenever military posts abandoned the records
WILDE sent to the headquarters OF the department in
which they situated.
T. The armores, arsenals, and permanent recruiting
depos not included except for purposes of inspection
in the departments in which they situated.
g. The headquarters Of the sixth infantry will remain
for the winter at Jefferson Barracks.
8. When their services be dispensed with in the
Cherokee Nation by Gen. Twggs the two companies of
Mounted Riaemen "a and X will proceed to the head
tLa, 4l..-.-
two companies Of the seventh infantry, Texas ca
ana - will take post at Fort Belknap.
BY command of Major General ScoTT:
IRWIN MCDOWELL,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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%. X. CHAMBERLIN,s COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE,

e,
TINE osensble object Of this institution is 10 place in the
reach of individuals proper facilities for obtaining
thorough and practical mercantile education young man
here obtain correct knowledge general business
matters in few weeks than be acquired as many years
in any one counting house
The Of study embraces D0ubs.entry
and s adaptation to various departments Of Commerce.
Ifaie Mercantile Calculations taught according to the
most approved method. Practical Penmanship combining
rapidity Of execution with beauty Of construction Lectures
Mercantile Law upon various important subjects beside many
other points necessary for bookeeper or business
understand The time necessary for Industrious student
complete the course varies from Eve eight weeks There
being no vacation applicants can enter at any tme and at
periodic and diplomas awarded to those who graduated Fer
TERMS &c write and have circular Forwarded by mail.
nov lily
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SWAMP LANDS IN MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS.

The Surveyor General Of Missouri and Illinois has COM
peted his report of the swamp lands assigned to those
States under the act Of Congress granting these lands
TO the States in which they lie. We general
recapituation, showing the quantity in each State.
1t is believed that the report approximates very nearly
to the full amount of swamp lands in the respec-
tive States At all events, if properly taken of,
the lands thus donated to the States will in time be vau
able. Much Of the land and will be reclaimed, and
in general the soil is rich make it very valuable
General Tecapiuaton, stating the number Of Of land
in each and aue Land Districts in the States Of Missouri
and Tlfnojs
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-11-19

In the United States Cfuit Court at Providence Or.
~ Judge CURTIS delivere charge to the Grand Jury
in which he dwelt at egth upon the law Of Congress
forbdding fogging in u navy and in vessels Of COM
mercc de maintained INT the logging that is prohibit
ed in this act only the bggng that had been practced
in the navy-that Is, within scat" The law does not
the Judge says, prohibtany other mode Of correcting
eamep,
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ANOTHER CRUISE OF A BOTTLE
"U. S. Mail Steamer Philadelphia, 9th june 1853,
at P. NJ, from New Orleans to Aspinwall
Latitude 1So north.
Longitude $50 12/ west.
When found please mention date and place. and COM
municae to Lieut. MAURY National Observatory, Wash
ington. JAS. p. McKINSTRY, Comdr.
Found about two miles north Of Indian River Bar Flo
rida, October "a, 1853. f. WOODBRIDGE
Brevet Major U. s. A.
Drift N by T. 1 z 5g3 miles
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WAR IS LETTER This question is answered by o
poet thus happily:
What Is letter. Let affection tell
tongue that speaks for those who absent dwell.
silent language uttered TO the eye,
Which envious distance would in vain deny
link to bind where circumstances part
nerve Of feeling stretched from heart to heart
Formed to convey, like an electric chain,
The mystic FASH the lightning Of the brain,
And thrill at once, through it's remotest link,
The tbrob Of passion by drop Of ink
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Drift N. by L. ] E. 500 miles.

WOMAN SHor DEAD THE STREET.-The Wings Of
West Troy had grand torchlight procession on satur
day evening. While passing through the principal ave-
of that village opposite the planning mill Of Messrs
Rousseau & Easton, night Waterman, named James
cond story DOORWAY Of The buldnp dsobarge5 rsyoyer
loaded with sugs in the direction of the procession The
ball fortunately passed the heads Of those in the
street, and penetrated bosrd the house opposite
Tempenny moment afterwards discharged the revol-
yer second time in the direction Of the crowd This time
he reckessy the soul of innocent and unsuspect
ing female unwarned into eternity Miss Kearn who
was walking the street company with another lady
and gentleman instaty killed by receiving the bali
discharged from the revofer in the hands Of Tempenny
The ball entered her forehead at the right side and pass
ed entirely through her b lodging In the other side Of
her head. She died instaitly Temporary was the same
evening arrested -AIbani Trdnscript
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WAR DEPARTMENT. NOVEMBER 8. 1853

~ WAR DEPARTMENT., NOVEMBER 3, 1905.
The Attorney General having given opinion that
soldiers enstng in accordance with the provisions of
the 10th section of the act of July 1885, and under the
conditions of the Sd section of the Of June IT, 1850
entitled to the benefit of both those acts much of
the order of this Department of June D. 1880 see Gen.
eral Orders No 90 of June %, 1885, prohibits the
payment of the bounes given by both those acts is here
by rescinded JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Secretary of War.
by order: S. COOPER, Adjutant General
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The wife of the Rev. Mr. Butler Methodist clergyman
of Westfed, was walking Friday when
che uttered scream and fell ifeess to the floor Sup
posed to have died Of an affection Of the heart
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tive importation which the recent measures OF Govern
have provoked has not yet had the effect Of arrest
ing the upward progress Of prices rise OF lfr &c
per hectore az cents per busheD Of wheat has taken
place during the last month The average price through
out is struck for the last Of every month Here is the
progression for the last four months the average price
ner hectolitre ~ Sc bushels very nearly was
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-01-05
YES he answered, moodiIy.

Les IC duSNCT6u. luOOulI1.
For a long while the beautiful woman sat
with folded hands, her gaze riveted upon her
husband. How earnestly she thought in
those few brief moments. Qlick as the light
ning's flash, a high and holy motive had en-
tered her heart, and warmed her whole soul
with desire for knowledge. She had nev-
er before realized the preciousness Of the
boon-never before felt that heart could com
mune with heart when the dear object of
love was separated By trackless oceans.
She arose again, and placing her clasped
hands upon his shoulders, "Go," she whis-
pered, restraining her tears, go. Herman, il
you will | do not wonder now that you
are ashamed of me-but [ will yet make
your heart beat with pleasure, and when
YOU come back you shall not feel that l am
unworthy to be your wife-you shall no
longer blush for me- And drawing her fine
figure to its utmost height, she hurried from
astonished to Speak or strive to detain her.
TO be continued)