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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24
The AXE INTENDING. II will be seen

The AXE IMPENDING. II will be seen
by despatch in another column. that
two unimportant removals have been
made of CoaIiIonIsts, though il is un-
derstood that pending the election, the
more active and influential Coalition OF.
flee holders will not be made 10 suffer for
their political peccadl locs. Bui Vter
The election, those who cannot chow
clean hands, MUST BE MADE TO WALK
TuE PLANK TIE result of the elections
at The South has taught President Pierce
the necessity OF making "demonstra.
tlon' against Free Soilsm. and The Co
all'ion Democrats OF Massachusetts
have been fixed upon as the victims.
We commend the following fable TO
those officers oi the general government
who must be sacrificed to concila,e the
South. They will readily apply the
moral
The Disfemper omorg The Beasts. A
dIsicmp,r broke out among the beasts,
and Il great cOnvocatlon oil them
was called. with the view 10 as
certain what had drawn upon them the
vengeance OF the gods. Alter much dis
cusslon, II was cOncluded thai the gIe. I
sin oi some one OF them was tho cause OF
their aiil,cuon, and it was resolved that
each should make confession of his more
hclnOus iransgressIons, so that the real
offender might he discovered and suffer
II suitable penalty. The FIX was ap.
pointed father cOnieSsor and Judge
The larger auimals made confession Of
great emormiics, but some plausible pre-
text in every case was admitted as a
palliative. The wolf acknowledged his
depredaliDns among the sheep, but as
the lox observe d, "oi what account were
few silly sheepW The bear confesses
TO the murder OF a number OF inferior an
imas and had even hugged some two or
three children TO death ind devuurcd
them, but as This had been done on some
pressing emergency, the fox very gra-
ciously excused him. The ion too ad
mitled that he had made sad havoc with
lie herd ana had on some few occasions
made a meal of IA herdsman, hut tins
40 u''Ut 'l''J b''''' w
great hunger. The fox replied that the
''the king OF beasts had an undoubted
rlght 10 IA lat heller when he wanted one
ana as the herd man as made IA meal
OF only unacr pressing circumstances,
be would certainly hold his majesty
guillIess.'
Other ANIMALS also made acknowl-
edgrmcnt ol mlsdceds Of Il lighter or
deeper dye, but Tor each one the polIlc
ioX found some Justification and excuse
Al last II poor p.nltcnt ass came whIm-
pcring along he said he coald not rec
ollrct that lac had ever done but one
thing lhat Wis very wicked, aud that
was once when he had occasion to cross
the parsons meadow; he happened to
bo very hungry at The time aud he did
venture 10 crop little al the parsons
grass. hul he hoped-"Ilope ~ cries The
fox, with singular zeal, "what has such
miscreaut as you TO hope for F.! 10 ,at
the parsons grass ! what horrid sncrI-
legc this, ny friends, 10 the umplouc
wretch who has by his great wickedncss,
drawn upon US the just Judgment OF
the gods" The decision OF The loX was
received with acclamation, and the
poor ass was sacrificed ana made meal
oil by the rest of the beasts ~ order To
apprasc the vengeance OF their offended
uCIllcs
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

WoMAN's BEAuTY-lt is not the
TINT OF her comp'sxion-nor the beauty
or symmetry OF her person-nor the
costly dress or decorations, that COM
pose womans loveliness. Nor is it the
enchanting glance Of her eye with
which she darts such lustrc on the man
she designs worry ofiriendsnip, that con-
situtes her beauty.
Ii is her pleasing department - her
chaste convcrsation--,he senslblity and
purity of her thong ghts-her afabe and
open dispositIon--her sympathy with
those in adversily--her comforting and
relieving tho afflicted and distressed,
and above all, the humbleness OF her
soul, that constitutes true lovellnesc -
Beauty unadorned with but those of na-
ture and simplicity, will shine like the
reiulgent sun and display to man that
the beauty OF your person is not TO be
found in tiusel ornaments OF your body;
but in the reflection Of the rectilu1e and
serenity Of well spent life that scars
above tie transient vanilics OF this
world.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

TrR SLAVE TRADE IN CUBA.-Let.
ters from Havana, dated Sd inst, state
that the British Consul General had
officially advised General Canedo of the
landing OF two more cnrgoes oi slave
numbering five hundred, on the south
eide of the island. Ii ia also stated
that n fleet of about ten vessels is want
ing on the coast of Brazil for a iavora-
bic opportunity TO cross over TO the Ai-
rican coast for cargccs, and these ship
ments are intended for the island ol Gu
ba The slave schooner Maria, not
long since fitted out in Cnba, is report
cd to have been captured by British
cruiser, OFT KiIodgo, on the African
coast.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATR.-- II
any doubt the neeessi OF a Sabbath, in
order 10 the maintenance Of our civil
and religious institutions, lei them look
TO those nations which have made the
experiment Of living without one. -
What was ancient Rome, with her g.
100000 or 100000, when she had no
Sabbalhs, but the grand theatre OF in
humanity aud crime, whose delt!erious
influence has, ever since, been felt al
over the world What was France
when she introduced her decades and
blottcd out The weekly Sabbath ? What
hav, been Mexico and South America
Ard il may be asked what are they now?
Aud what has been that OF every chris.
tian nation concerning that heavenly
institution 2
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

CHARGE OF FALSE PRETENsRs-
Thomas b. Smith merchant Of Fall
River, Mass, was yesterday arrested
by officer Mansfield, OF the Lower Pc
lice Court, charged with obtaining by
ia lse pretences $500 worth Of goods
from the firm OF OILS e Perry, Of No. 35
CourIlandt street. on credit. He called
nj the store on the 20lh OF June last,
and upon asking for cr,dit, was request
ell TO make statement of h g resources,
which he dd in wiring. This state
ment sets forth that his stock on hand
was worth $4,000 his good accounts
$4,000 real estate $4,000. HIS lia-
bllIcs Sl2 coo. but s 600 Of which
was due. On these representations Il 9
goods were Delivered, and before the
bill became due Smith failed, and said
he was only able 10 pay 10 cents on the
dollar. The representations are charg-
ed to be false. and hc was held TO bail 10
answer the charge. New York Trib.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

FARMING TO SOME PuRPosE.-A few
days since we examined very hand
some moving field on the farm Of T..
Andrews, Esq, near SlatersviIe, which
few years ago produced nothing but
shrub oaks and stisted bushes. Tue
lotcomprises ten acres, and Mr.. An
drews expended upon it one thousand
dollars, in clearing il of stone, draining,
&c. In answer 10 our inquiry concern-
ing the present productlveness Of the
land, Mr. Andrews said he this year cut
from 1t 80 tons OF frst quality English
hay now worth 5000. lie previously
obtained tom il crops valued at $500.
So he has already received S400 above
the cost OF reclaiming the land, which
is now IN condition TO make a handsome
return Tor the ordinary yearly labor
which may be bestowed upon it,
Woonsocket Patriot.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

CONSCIENTIOUS SOLDIERS. There has
been general gathering OF the United
States troops destined Tor California AT
the castle on Governors Island in New
York harbor. 4 few weeks since, one
fine Sunday morning The soldiers num-
bering about tour hundred, were mus
tered in ihtr best regimentals, and put
under marching orders Tor the church
on the island. Before entering, the
officer in command conf,eousIy halted
the regiment, and gave permission for
any who had conscientious ecruplcs Ia
leave the ranks. When the reg-
men, sgain formed and proceeded on
The march it was found to number
fifteen, there being three hundred and
eighty five men who had scruples OF
conscience against entering the sanctu.
ary How many fish these absentees
caught tha, forenoon we do no: know
there were not probably fifteen among
them who had Conscientious scruples
against batting hook. - Springfield
Republican
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

DAMAGES ny THE LoPFz EXPEDITION.
of the 2Sh October, there appears an
authorized aud final report Of the opera
Il ms of the relief committee for oompen
eating perssns in Cuba, Tor the injuries
suffered by them N consequence Of thc
invaoion ol the island by Lopez and his
conlederales, and It appears that tie
whole sum OF money contributed Tor the
purpose was S2S5,S23 3S. All OF This
was paid to the sufferers or ihclr survi-
wing relatives, except S5,55 not yet
claimed, and Sl9,Sl7 Is surplus, which
latter amount, by the recommendation
OF the Captain General, has been hand
ed over TO the Treasurer OF the College
of Public Instruction.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

We regret TO learn that Felix LAGOS
te, Consul General OF France. for New
York, departed this life, II, quarter
pats O'Clock yesterday morning, al the
age Of So years, The deceased was
formerly an aid Of Marshel Gerard, -
was in the battles of Ligny and Water
loo, In 1915, lie vas prom rted to the
rank OF ChevaIIer OF ;he Legion Of Hon
or. Upon the downfall of the Emuire
he came TO the United States. and spent
sone time al Bordenlown with Joseph
Bonaparte, Count SurvllIiers. Subse
que:tly he fixed his residence in New
1ork, and one time was connected with
the edilorship and proprIetorship of the
Courier des Elats Uns. which paper
contains handsome tribute to his
memory lie Was appointed 10 the post
of Consul General IN ls2o.-N Y. Mir.
rOr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

IMPORTANT FROM CnINA.-REpoRTsD
FLIGnT OF THE EMPEROR. - A friend
has placed at our disposal letter from
DR.. Parker, Secretary to the United
States legation at Canton, OF which
the following is copy -
Il have what | am assured is r.
tiined in a private letter from Picking,
that Heen Fung, the presen: Emperor,
on the I'd Of August, fled to Gahul, in
Tarinry, and that Prince Wei Chin,
filth brother OF Thou Kwang, was
left in charge Of the Empire, and that
the insurgent troops were within six
days OF Peking at thai date.
"This news bears marks Of fproJdbW-
~, and the source OF my information is
as reliable as any we can ordinarily get
in China.
'In speaking with the British con-
sui this evening, he informed me that
he heard the same news two or three
u"1 . oiiCC, " ilith NOi OilCfIobuS W III iuC
time my informant states the inelli-
gence reached this city.
"Mr. Robertson seemed 10 receive
the Intelligence with some doubt. l
can only say that think it very likely
to prove true, and that Prince Wei
Chin is The man of all others who would
be most likely to be called upon 10 take
the rcins Of government.
''He is the man who is said 10 have
written Taou Kwang's answer TO the
Presidents letter, delivered in 1914 by
Mr.. Cushing"
Dr.. Parker's letter is dated al $40
minutes to IL O'clock" on the 3rd oi
Scp,ember, and WAS addressed to II
member OF the branch house Of large
mercantile iiru. in this city, in response
to note despatched to him at half past
10 the same night " Y. CONNER
eidt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

A PRESIDENTIAL Illr.-Ex-Governor
Colby, OF New Hampshire, made a
good hit in his speech at the dinner
given at the grea, Horse Exhibition a,
Springfield, Mass, the other day
In referring TO his native State, he
said at wa4 well known that New
Hampshire never selected her noblest
sons Tor the highest honors. lie had
no sooner uttered ii than it was loudly
applauIed. We suspect there must
have been some of the New York Ad.
amantincs scattered through that
crowd.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

The Pass IN FRANcE.-The Par
is correspondent Of the New York
Heraid, makes the following state
ment -
"The press, under the reign of Louis
Philippe, were prosecuted 429 times ;
81 newspapers were destroyed, and 6J
sentenced by jures. Political men
were sentenced, altogether, to 3,i4i
years imprisonment Tor writing agains
the government, and the fines imposed
excceied 100000 francs. Such is not
the case under the reign OF Louis Napo-
leon, for the press is closely muzzled
that it is impossible to know the truth
and no one dares to write. The unlor-
tunate Constitutionnei, the most devoted
journal of Paris 10 The Empire, has just
received warning" on the ground Of
having published in his money market
article, quotations OF stocks, with a
view to private speculation. This
warning has created the utmost sen
sa,ion among the members Of the
press"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

POLITICAL MEETING. "A meeting was
held yesterday at the office Of the Tri
buae, ia ,HIs city, called by a circular
addresscI 10 number OF l,ading TEN.
rcrauce men 10y the officers OF the State
Temperance Society and OF the Sons OF
Temperance. ABOUT forty or fifty were
pres ,n', aud after discussion, il was
resolved to appoint a committee for the
nomination OF candidates tor Governor
and State officers. The Committee
consists Of h lward T. Knowles and S.
S. Mallory, OF Providence county DR..
Wood. of Newport Sylvester Robin
son, Of Washington F; Cromwell Whip.
pie oi Kent, and Mr.. Spoouer, Of Bris-
iol. We have disclaimeJ all gift OF
p ltIcaI prophecy. but we regard this
movement as the first streak Of daylight
that the Democratic party of thus State
have scen since the 2oth OF June. We
do not see how the benefit OF such
nomination can inure TO any other
patty.-Prov. Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

MAcKFRHL.- Flcm Information derived
by conversation with those engaged in
the fishing business in the several towns
in this county, we gather that tie mack
erclmen have thus far THE year brought
m only about one half or Two thirds as
many barrels of fish as they did last
year at this ilme.-The season Of catch
ing will be passed IN 2 or 3 weeks, and
the long expected school of Chatham
has not yet made its appearance. A
good run of luck for couple Of weeks
would help TO make up a ia,r summers
work without such assistance the
catch tina season will be much smaller
than II be- uren for many years Yar.
mouth H.riWtr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

UAt meeting OF the Wings OF the
frs, Ward, irolden OH Thursday even
ing .Danlel G.. Denham, Esq. was unan-
imously nominated delegate TO repre-
sent the Ward in the Convention, should
il be called.
Messrs. John II. Watson Pardon W.
Stevens, Daniel c. Dcnham, Robert
Seattle and Geo Ii. Norman were cho-
sen a committee TO cali all future meet
ihgs and attend TO the registering OF
voters in The Ward.
The meeting then adjourned.
JAMES G.. TOPHAM,
Chairman.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

CURIOUS MARRIAGE CUsToMs.-The
marriage customs Of the Assamese, a
people OF middle Asia, have many cu-
rious points of similarity TO those OF the
Patriarchs described IN the Pentateuch'
Jacob served Labas as servant or bond.
man many years, To obtain in marriage
Leah aud Rachael, who were sisters
and he was not allowed to marry the
younger before the elder. SO in As
sam man may marry two sisters, but
ho must marry the Older before the
younger. 1t is not uncommon, when a
man is poor 10 engage TO live for seve-
raj years as a laborer with the father
OF his intended wife. He is then called
Chupunea, kind Of bondsman and
is entitled TO food and clothing but no
wages and at the end OF his servirude,
if the gIrl likes him. the marriage takes
place.
The man is looked on in the family
as II son in law, and is treated kindly
II u girls father be wealthy aud with
out sons, he will sometimes select from
some equally respectable family, hus-
band Tor his daughter and bring him
up in his own house. The son selected
is Likewise called Chapunea, and in
herts the whole OF his tather-in-law'
property. II woman's husband dies,
though she may be only Is or 20 years
oi age, she can never marry again.-
One Of the solemnilles Of a Jewish wcd-
ding at AIeppo (says Mr.. RusselI) Is
fastening the eye-Ii'!s together with
gum. The bridegroom is the person
who opens at tie proper time the eyes
OF his bride. He does not add whether
they remain open during the remainder
OF her matrimonial career.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

DU1Y TO AGED PARENTS You can
not legally compel son, however
abundanlIy able lie may be, (il he has
majority TO assist IN the support ofhis
aged father, who is "now thrown en-
trely on him for support" II your
brother is not man enough to extend re-
lief 10 the author OF his beng, let him
90 he is no longer worthy oil broth
er's love. Poor indeed must be the
pitiabIc wretch (however rich in world
ly wealthy who cannot sympa,hise with
those who iondly and anxiously watch
ed over him in his youth and nurtured
him in his infancy. Such n beng does
not excite our indignation he rather
enlis,s our COMMUNICATION. in that he is
n stalking animal berelt OF "A human
soul without one immortal aspiration -
He stands before us blasted tree IN
the garden OF humanity which by con
trasts shows us how lovely are the
flowers Of Charity and Love when COM
pared with those unholy Parasites, Av.
arice and Ingratitudc, that so often
wither the immortal germ implanted in
every son OF God.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

An OLD FAsnloNED ENGLISH WE'D
DING The English papers devote sew
eGal columns TO detailed description
OF the recent marriage OF the Hon.
DId,y Clarke Fitzgerald de Ros Eqne-
ry in Waiting to The Queen. 10 the Lat
dy Elizabeth, Grey Eger'on, the eldest
surviving daughter OF the Earl and
Countess Of " llon. Lady Egertan
was 10 this country during the summer,
in the family OF Lord Elesmere. What
makes this wctaing so peculiar Is, that
II was conducted in the old English
style. 1t is stated by one chronicer OF
the Joyous occasion, that people to the
astonishing number OF 1000 assembled
in the village OF Oldham, and in the
park of Baton Hall ,and roads adjacent,
OH the occasion. The bells clamored
aloud vigorously, local bands sent up
epIthaIaTIums, and village maidens
showered flowers in the pathway OF the
happy pair while repeating maCrigals.
The bride was saIulen b. some Of the
leading alstocracy, and received costly
presents from full one hundred donors.
A minute description ls given OF the
DIR ss OF the lair bride, as well as OF her
demOiSeiies Il hO1lneUr and her five
bridesmaids. The wedl'lg is said TO
have been one OF the most attractive
that has taken place ID Eng land for
many ycars.-Boston journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

PklvlLEGEs OF THE SABBATH.-The
Sabbath is the day when you may sit
down to The Bible without fear of dis
tnrbance. 1t Is the day when, with our
slnless progentoIs, yor may take the
tour OF Paradise, ant listen 10 the an
thems Of n newly created world it is
the day when. alongside Of Enoch, you
may ieed the flame OF devotion, and try
TO divine the wonder, and lmbbe the
ardor OF walk with God. III the da
when, according 10 your various moo !,
you may mourn with A braham at Mach
pelah, or mediate with Isaac in the
fields OF Mamre, or go down into Egypt
to view Joseph in all his glory. 1t is
the day when you may bid Jacobs star
twinkle anew, and Zacharlahs fountain
flow amain. 1t is the day when you
may I'LL your ear with draughts Of mel
ody from David's sounding Tyre or let
your spirit ride alolt on Ezekiel's flying
wheels. il is the day when you may
take II pleasant walk to Batheny or
Emmaus or rs fourth disciple ascend
Tabor with Peter, James and john
II is the day when, with Mary, you may
clasp that cross which quivers no lon
ger, and !ook up to those pale and pam.
less lips. which need never repeat, at
is finished and gaze on that counten-
ance, in death so divine, and beneath
its thorny crown SO blsstul and so be-
nlgn. III! it says 10 you, "Be OF good
cheer Thy SINS are forgiven" 1t is the
day when, IN the upper chamber, you
may listen TO The sermon of Paul.or a pll-
grim TO Patmos along with the beloved
disciple, Jesus again, q.
And i, is the day for prayer-the
Sabbath itself one closet, and your quiet
chamber another-a closet within clio.
set where you may surely shut out the
world and get very near 10 God the
day for looking back for confession, Tor
cycling the Lamb that was slain-tlIe
day for looking forward for seil-dedica-
ton, tor holy resolutions, Tor obedience
begun anew. And it is the day for
public worship, when the glad bells
say. "go ye up TO the house OF Il Q
Lord" and the willing worshipper ans
wers. Thy iace, Lord. will seek."-
And it is the day Tor Christian converse,
when, coming from the house OF God III
company, plous friends take counsel one
with another; and when. under the
quiet ROOT, they read. or go over the
sermon or commune together. And it
is the day Tor family instruction, when
the hymns are sung and the chapters
read, aud the truth in Jesus expouuded; !;
and when the father allectionately
strives 10 leave the lessons OF heavenly
wisdom hedded in tiIai love. 1t il The
day for Sabbath school, and the prayer.
meeting. aud the visit OF mercy. 1t is
the day when so that you do not eX-
haust yourselror over-task others, you
may give every moment to the one thing
neediul the day which is best employ
ed when the soul gets all, and heaven
gets all. and God gets all.-DI. James
Hamilton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24
WHOLE NO 1910.

~ The death OF Mrs. Harriet Web
ster, (wi(e OF the ll-iaied p oiessor
Webster } was feelingly alluded 10 by
Re-. DR.. Newell pastor OF the lst Pa
rish (Unirarian) Church. Cambridge.
(Mass.) The Sunday after the sad event
happened Real life" said the speak
er. "has It's pages of wonder and terror
as strange and moving as those OF any
romance. And so It has been in the in.
stance which has so ,enderly touched
the sympalhies of this community, be-
frre GO strongly awakened by eventa
whose remembrance still haunis lis.
One short week changes the
whole aspect OF life One short week,
-aud the Iousehould is scattered, and
the places that have known them know
them no NOE. What startling
pictures rise up before the minds eye
as il looke back ! What vide and
mourn'ul contrasts, sending shudder
through the heart The dreams of
youthful hope and love, and the black
realities that at length fell over Them
Ike pail Bright prospects on every
side, and the sad, sad end The beau.
ty and spIcndor of The spring time Of
lite, and the gloom Of its faded autumn F!
"Far laughs the nom, and sol, the zephyr
[blows,
While proudly riding DER the azure realm,
In gallant trim the glded vessci goes !;
Youth on the PROV, aud pleasure ut the helm ;
Rcgardhs Of the sweeping whirlwlud's sway.
That bushed in grim relose, exI ecis its evening
[prc!."
But, am'st the outward changes on
whlch We lcok. there is one thing which
doca not change and one on which the
memory W II ever love to dwell. II is
that sweet, gentle ailectionate spirit,
which nature and Christ has Bapti ed
in love 30 meek and lowly. yet, vi hen
the trial came, so calm and strong so
tender and disntrrcsted striving for
the sake Of lis dear ones 10 look and be
cheerful, while the clinging burden o. a
g eat sorros, weighing upon the heart,
waS gradually breaking away the elas-
tic springs Of life tself The soft love-
liuess Of countenance and form was the
true counterpart and expression Of
lovelnt IS within.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-24

ScARCIrY oS LABoRERs IN FLoRIDA. -
The News complains OF the great want
o; laborers IN and about Jacksonville
and on the ST. Johns. 1t says many
works of Improvement IN that vicinity
and much business on the river, h Q
been greatly retarded, aud in some ca
ses, wholly abandoned, for want of the
regulate .orce Of laborers TO prosecute
them.