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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

writer in the Cincinnati Gazette gives
the following account of visit to the
place where the pauper-dead OF Naples
are buried
About 2 miles from the city. lin large
square place, enclosed by a high wall,
there are o65 cistern-shaped vaults, or
pits, with an aperture on top, about 3
feet square. These cisterns are 90 or
25 fee, deep by IL or is in diameter,
with the opening covered by heavy
stone, and tightly cemen,ed. One OF
these are removed by portable lever
every day in the year. to receive the
dead OF that day, and then closed again
for year. They begin to deposit the
bodies about o'clock in the evening
and end at 10. When l got there about
10 or IL people had already been thrown
in they were lying promiscously as
they chanced TO fall, with head, body
and limbs in every possible attitude,
across, over, and under each other. An
old priest, 2 or 3 attendants, and few
idle spectators OF The common sort, were
lettering about.
Shortly after my arrival box was
brought in, containing the body OF
child, or S years old its hand held
| bunch Of flowers, and IA rose was in its
mouth. The priest mumbled a short
prayer, sprinklea II with holy water, and
turned away man then took the llt-
tic fellow up by the neck aud heels, and
pitched him in as he would stick OF
wood. Seeing the flowers that fell from
its little hand, he picked them up and
threw them alter him. His head struck
the curb as it went in, aud It fell whirl-
ing 10 tie bottom. In few minutes
more man was Brought TO the mouth
OF the pit, the priest again prayed and
| sErinkled, the attendants took him by
the head End legs, and down he went
also.
lcn tUulHCI CHltu Inc tic
first, and was about leaving the ground
when fourth subject entered. The lid
was thrown back land in it was the body
| Of young and rather handsome female.
She was apparently abou, 20, and had
evidently died from some short illness.
| Her arms and face were round and full
and she appeared more asleep than dead
The prayers aud holy water were again
in requlsilion. The attendants took her
rou hly up, and tossed her in. mme-
diatcly stepped TO the mouth Of the
vault and looked down her limbs, and
those OF the dead below she had dis
turbed by her TALL were still in motion.
Her head was slowly turning, and her
hair, which was long, black and luxu-
RANT, was settling IN thick clusters
across very white and naked body ly-
ing near her. For moment the whole
horrd mass seemed instinct with e,and
crawling on the bottom of lis loathsome
charnel-house. had seen enough
sick and dirgusted, turned away, and
moralzing on the difference between
such an interment and peaceful one in
our own beautiful cemetery at Spring
Grove, l mounted my volante and re-
turred to Naples. meeting on my road
some hall dozen boxes, great and
small containing more victims for that
unsuitable nav that opens lts mouth but
once year TO be gorged with its dread
iul banquet.
The bodies thds inferred are general
ly from the hospital, and the sight can
be witnessed by any one 365 times
year. Before the pt is closed. quick
lime is thrown in,and nothing hut bones
are ielt when ii is again opened.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

We know an honest blacksmith, in
this city. who clears his ten dolinrs a
day on an average, while one oi his
near neiehbors is starving on a probes
SION. A very mischeiv Gus thing is
pride. We know a lady who n dorm
years ago could not endure the thought
Of her cons working at a trade. One
Of the young gents is now officiating in
the capacity OF quartermaster general
10 a slrolling music grinder, while the
o;her is foreman of an institution for
blsckiog boots Ciere!dnd True Demo
rJ1f.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

Mas. CRAWFORD say she wrote one
line in her kathleen Mavourneen" for
the express purpose Of conlounding the
Cockney warblers, who sang it !hus /:
"The 'orn Of the 'untcr is 'card on the
ill !" but Moore had laid the same trap
In the "W oodpecker"-"A 'eart that is
tumble might 'ope for it 'ere."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

DEAF AND DUMB MARRiAGE.-In ST.
Johns Church, in this city, on Thurs
day afternoon, Sept. /, by the Rev.
Thomas Gallaudet. MIR. JOSIAH Jones
OF New Yor,, and Miss Sarah K.
Phelps daughter of Mr.. Horace Phelps
OF tins city, both the parties being deaf
mutes. The service on This occasion
was solemn and impressive. 1t WAS
most y in the sign language. though
porlions OF it were used orally, and
IN the sign language. The service opens
with an exhortation TO the congregation,
which was of course, in the spoken
language the address 10 the parties
was entirely 10y signs, ,--as was also The
giving ci their roth, which was per-
haps the most interesting part of the
c. remony, the clergyman giving the
form in short sentences, Fl st to the
gentleman. whe repeated them to 'hc
lady, and tI.en 10 the lady, who repeat.
ed them to the gentleman. The words
used in giving and cetv;ng the ring
were also by signs, in which the gentle
man followed the minister. Prayers
were then offered, orally, and aiterward de-
repeated in the sign language. The
words those whom God hath Joined
together let no man put asunder," and
the declaration that they we're man and
wife, were also spoken and repeated IN
oral signs. The solemn benedlction
with which the service closed, was
most imprcssively gwen in the sign
language. The service throughout
was exceedingly interesting, and
witnessed by large congregation
~ rtt rI Ti,ncs
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

"Among the visitors at the Ocean
House we notice the Hon. John M'Lean
one Of the Judges OF the Supreme
Court Of the United States there are
but few such inestlmable men in the
country as Judge M'LeaD.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

yERsosr ELEoTios. The returns Of
the Vermont election received are but
meagre, ani the accounts ate generally
unsatisfactory. The vote is so close
that The result cannot be stated with
confidence as yet. II is ascerta ined
that there is no choice Of Governor by
the people bu, the complexion of the
legislature 10 uncertain.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

The Annual Statement OF the CON-
Mercal affairs al New Orleans, is pub
lishcd in the Price Currem II makes
the total receipts OF Cotton there for the
year, 1895, 900 bales, and the exports
I,645,cO0. Tie total value OF Produce
recieveo there during the past year, was
$l34 600, 900, including $6S, 100000 in
cotton, and Sl5,5 0,O0O in sugar.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

The Patent Office has refused IN ex
tension of CoLT's patent firearms, on
the ground that he has already made
10000 900 from theI: sale. The patent
has yet four years TO run.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

" Mrs. Carl, OF Louisville, Ky,
STAKEHOLDER, received note from one Of
her runaway slaves, dated in Canada,
enclosing key Of her store, the loss Of
which he ventured to hope had subject
ell her to no inconvenience. He apollo
gised for his lorgetiulness, and offered
in extenuation, the haste with which he
made his exit.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

Oo-The annual State election IN Yer
mont took place on Tuesday, and was
carried by the " higs this secures to
ue an United States Senator.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15
yeRMosT.--Tbe vote in 81 TOW ne

Vermont. The vote in 81 tow ne
give Fairbanks (N hig 1900 Robinson
(Dcm. $3.50 Brainard (Free SoiI)
1871. There is no choice Of Governor
by the people. The House OF Repre-.
sentatives is close and doubtful. The
Sc nate is Wing. A United States Sen
ator 10 TO be chose u.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

Those ancien, cities Troy and Syra-
euse have heen car rieJ, the former
by barnburners, the latter by hunker',
ia the choice oI d iegaIcs TO tile State
Convention. Our knowlcdge ol history
leads us to believe that Helen was the
grea,e.t beauty among the Lufuburners
-. Uvd Ppsl
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

DJThe North British Review for
August contains nine able and val
uable articles; it may be had al
the bookstore Of G. 4. Hammett,
Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15
$l,02S

The following committee was ap-
pointed to transmit the above amount:-
Mr.J. j. Vanderkemp, Mr.. Moses
Taylor, Mr.. J. S. Hone, Mr.. Robert
Truman. Mrs. Vanderkemp, Mrs. c.
w. Panan, Mrs. o. II. Peli, Miss Har-
npP
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15
HERALD OF THE TIMES
LBLIsHrp EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. AT
No l44 Thames Street.
CRANST0N & NORMAN.
Err MS..$2 in advance, or 1926
at the end Of the year.

"A meeting oi ladies and gentle
men was held at the Bellevue House on
Monday afternoon, to make arrange
inents Tor collec ting in and transmitting
the proceeds oi the Concert recently
given there in aid ol the sufferers at
New Orleans.
The following is the proceeds
Amount collected, $l,03S
Paid tor lighting Hall and re-
moving Mr., Gottschalk Piano, 10
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

The New York Post gives the fol W.
ing first rate notice. 10 Mr.. Saunders,
the Consul TO Liverpool:
I" Saunders is forty years of age +,
possesses more than ordinary ability is
amiable and GENEROUS to iault; popular
with al, who know him and but TOR un
unfortunate theory of lie about the
public treasury being public goose,
which every one who is not goose
will pluck whenever he has an oppor-
tunity, would make very uncxception-
able public officer. Perhaps he may, IN
spite OF his infirmi,y.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

LITERARY CURIOSITY. - The longest
sentence we have ever met with in our
reading occurs in Mr. Choates Eulogy
on MIR. Webster. From the 42s: TO the
middle Of the 45lh page Of the pamphlet
edition, there is no, a full stop. This
passage, or single sentence, contains
about thirteen hundred words, and oc-
cupies icur pages and halC-Irdns-
cript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

u The steamer Bay State broke
her crank, which drove off the head Of
her cyIender, Thursday morning off
Black Rock. A number Of passengers
were scalded but none it ia thought dan
gerqusIy. Her passengers were taken
10 New York by the steamer Connectl-
cut. The State Of Maine will take the
place Of the Bay State until she is re-
paired. We are indebted for the above
to MIR. Stanhope. Of the steamer Perry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNIT
ED STATES.
PROVIDENCE, Sept. 6, 1853.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 6, 1853.
Horace n. Day vs. Isaac Hartshorn
ct AL This was motion lor prelimi-
nary injunction upon the defendants
from using patent granted to Edwin
M. Chaffee, "for grinding India Rubber
without the aid OF solvents, and spread.
ing the same upon cloth, leather, and
other articles" which patent had been
sold by said Chatfee to the complainant
The deiendents admitted the use Of the
patent, but claimed the right SO to do
under power OF attorney iron said
Chatfee 10 one William Judson, wherein
said Chatiee granted 10 SAID Judfon,
upon certain conditions, the right 10
grant licenses 10 use the invention, and
also denied the right of said Chatiee to
sell said patent after creating said power.
The motion was very ably argued at
Newport, last month, by Messrs 7. A.
Jenckes end ~ Richardson Tor the
complainant, and by Messers. l.. S.
Bradley and 5. Ames Tor the respon-
dents, and the opinion Of the Court was
delivered this morning by his Honor
Judge Pltnam, sitting IN chambers.
Alter stating the points raised by the
pdTtles, HIS LOhor reAWrkeu tnat the
defendants had failed TO make out their
case IN the manner they were required
to do. He therefore ordered that the
deendents, their agents and servants,
be enjoined until the further order oil the
Courl, from using any one OF said
machines patented by said Chahee, as
sc. forth in The said bill, unless the said
deiendents, on or before The 26th OF
September inst. shall give bond TO the
saId Horace IL. Day IN the sum OF eight
thousand dollars, with sufficient surellcs,
to be approved by the Clerk ol this
Court, To keep and render an account
10 said Clerk, under cath, every three
months. OF all profits arising from the
use oil the said invention, and 10 pay
over the same according to the order
OF The Cou't. Pror. J0urnul.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

our lettcr au-
dressed to Dr.. Hawks has been received
We are very much obliged to you Tor
your wishes toward the stricken city,
and for your very generous offer TO
place at our disposal your painting now
on exhibition at Messrs. Williams, Ste
vens and Williams, IA moonlight
scene" Tor the benefit of the sick. suffer
ing poor and destitute orphans, made so
by the awful epidemic now raging
there. We accept your offer in behalf
Of the Howard Association, and would
Suggest that the picture be sold at pub
lie auction, on the 18Th nst, for the
benefit of The "poor orphans" Of New
Orleans, made SO by the epidemic, and
that the proceeds be sent to the Secre-
tary OF the Institution for the special
benefit Of these children.
With sentiments of respect,
We are yours truly,
CHARLES l.. FROST,
for Committee Howard
Association.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

W We hear, as we expected, the
Aquidneck Fair spoken Of in the high
est terms OF praise, we regret that the
pressure Of business prevented us from
enjoying the display. The show OF
stock it is said, far surpassed in numbers
and quality anything Of the kind ever
held in the State.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

The roses of pleasure seldom las, long
enough 10 adorn the brow Of him who
pIueks them, and they are the only roses
which do not retain their sweetness after
they have lost .her beauty. [Blair.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15
Bp Tele9rapb.


SA"DhNi AN'S' 1SP' -
The Court Of Bishops re-assembled
at the usual hour. Prayer was offered
by Bishop Elliott.
The Court is not yet iull Bishop
Hawks, of Mo-, Cobb, OF Ala, and
Whi,ehousc, of H., being absent The
latter is detained by tic meeting ot his
diocese.
On the opening OF the Court, Bishop
Doane was about to read in argument,
the report OF the Committee OF the do
cese, as allowed by the order Of the
Court yesterday-when the presenting
Bishops moved that the Court do res
cind so much of said order, az allowed
Respondent TO present the testimony ta-
ken by authority OF the Convention OF
New Jersey. and permitted the sume 10
be entered on the journal, as i, had
been passed without any opportunity on
their part to object TO the same.
The Bishops also objected 10 the.cor'
structlon placed IN the order, as fol-
lows
1t is the meaning Of the order Just
adopted, that the respondent may now
present to the Court the paper prepared
by the committee OF the Diocese, with
the testimony and acts Of the convention
the same 10 be received, aud, the paper
to be entered on the journal.
On making this motion, the present
ers were. as usual excluded while the
Court delberated No decision lad
been reached up TO hall-past IL.
Bishop Doane is to make a speech on
the motion 10 dismiss the charges, on
the ground that they have already been
Investigated. AS soon as the Court de-
cides The present question, the trial will
doubtless proceed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

No ONE LEFT TO TELL THE TALE.-We
are informed, OF a singular mortality in
the New Orleans associate office OF the
mercantile agency Of VIM Goodrich &
Co, ol this city. All The clerks died
succersivcIy, and then the agent. The
doors were locked up by the porter, a col
ored man, who also died the day alter
he had ,eIegraphed the state of things
to the principal Office Philadelphia
Ledger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15
Editor of the Ners,
DEAR SiR:-

have the honor
TO enclose the following extract from a
letter which have this day recieved,-
trusting that it may draw attention to
the sale of the picture therein alluded
to, and thereby attract purchasers who,
knowing that its proceeds will be az
piled to the relief Of the orphans in New
Orleans, will bid literally. The paint
ing is carefully furnished, representing
a moon light scene, with boy engaged
in ''fre-fshing" in the foreground. With
its frame it should be worth one hun
dred dollars. All letters concerning il,
should be addressed to Messrs. Will
liams, Stevens and Williams, 353
Broadway, New York, by whom propo-
sails will be received up to the 18th
inst.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

The Power OF SiLEsCE.--A good
woman, who was sadly annoyed by a
termagant neIghbor, who often visited
her and provoked a quarrel, at last
sought the counsel Of her pastor, who
added sound common sense to his other
good qualities. Having heard the STORY
Of her wrongs, he advised her 10 seat
herself quietly down in the chimney
corner when mex, visited, take the tongs
In her hand look steadily into the fire,
and whenever a hard word came from
her lips: gently snap the ,ongs without
uttering word. A day or two after
wards the good woman came again TO
her pastor with bright and laughing
face, to communicate the effects OF this
new antidote for scoldIng. Her troubler
had Wis ted her, and, aa usual, COM
menced her trade Snap went the
tongs each ima.
Why don't you speak 7" eal the
termagant, more enraged.
Snap.
Speak ~ said she.
Snap.
DO you speak, | shall split myself
If you do Mt speak ~
Snap.
And away she went, cured OF h'r
malady by the N,agic power OF silence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

From WASHINGTON Mr.. Walkers
resignation Of the China mission was on
account Of i'll health.
Samut Slambaugh, Of Pennsylvania
has been appointed Consul at Talcahu-
ana, Chill and John W. DAVIS former
Speaker OF the House Of Representa-
tives, has been appointed Governor OF
Oregon.
The body of w. B. Magill, clerk in
the Treasury Department, who was
drowned on Sunday in the Eastern
branch, was recovered yesterday.
DR.. Ames Of Cincinnati, falling TO find
bail for S25 900 on the charge Of shoot
ing Mr.. Hall, has been lodged in
jail.
P. Barton Key. was to day appointed
U. S. Attorney lor the District of Co
lumbia.
1t is intimatei that the China mis-
sion may be accepted by MIR. Cnsh-
ing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15
reporting

How 1T FEELs TO HAVE rHE YEL
Low FEvER.-lt may be readily conclu-
det, without the aid OF very vivid i'm
aginauon, that the yellow fever is not a
very pleasant visitor, when II becomes
PERSONAL matter. A correspondent,
who appears to understand the nature
of the terrible epidemic, thus graphical
ly pictures it forth
THE strong sinewed man sleeps at
night revelllng in beautiful dreams. but
n, he awakes IN the morn, nil the fires
of volcano seem concentrated in his
burning brain His lace grows hag-
gard with it's intense suffering. His
eyes revolve in their orbits with glaring
vivaci,y. Yellow s,reaks overspread
his features IN "A moment, as II dashe l
there by coarse brush dipped In gail.
Sharp pangs tremble in his marrow
His blood throbs like lightning, as hot
and quek IN every bursting VEN, and
then a whirlwnd OF the widest delrium
wraps his soul IN dreams Of fire. Oh
fh,, 10 the YeiioU fsrer '
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

Respectfully, Sir,
your most obt. svt,
GEORGE ID. BREWERTON.
Will the public prints assist its sale,
by copying the above 2
New York. Sept 6, 1853.
George ID. Bre,oerton, Esq,
DEAN SIR -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-09-15

! A NOBLE WEBsrERiAN SENTIMENT.
Few men ever uttered more noble
sentiments than did Daniel Webster.
PeopIe-the quiet wor Id at large-are
Just beginning TO find this out.-Take
the foIIowi z. from IA speech de eivered
at Saratoga in 1910. MIR. Webster is
speaking of home. No man loved that
sacred place with prolouudcr affection.
Read
/" carry my children TO it, TO teach
them the hardships endured by the
generations which have gon, before
them. | love to dwell on the tender
recollec,ions, the kindred ties. the early
affections, and touching narratives and
incidents, which mingle with all know
OF this primitive iLmily abode. | weep
TO think that none Of those who inhabited
il are now among the living ;and if ever
! am ashamed olit, or if ever fail I'M
afleclionate veneraion tor him who
reared and defended 1t against savage
violence and destruction, cherished all
the domestic virtues beneath it's rooi,
and, through The fire and blood olsevcn
years revolutionary war, shrunk from
nu danger, no Toll, 10 sacrifice, % serve
his country, aud to raise his c'Ili-vn To
a condition better then lis own, may
my name and that OF my posprriy, be
bloited lotevtr from the memory ol man
kind"
His works, the epceehes he has left,
his sentiments at home and abroad, in
public and private liie, abound with
just such gems. And yet no man was
ever more scandallLed.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-09
l}EMOX AL.

II ECOUNT II 81 ROAG open this dav (Nay
IL 1ot } their new store No l09 Montg"-
merry street, where may be found every varie-
ty of books, stationery cheHp publications..
t holesale and retail
Messrs l. & SIS Wholesale Department il
.oual in extent and variety to any house IN
he Eastern cities, nj ai'ords particular ad
vantnges to 'he trade-both city and country
to select in quantity and sty e to suit, at n
small advance upon New York prices
Mr. l.ecount resides in New York, for the
purpose of keeping our stock tul y uppied
with every article desired in ooks. stationery
and IN ny styl of FAM Y GOODS. We
have exclusive agency for Cal form OF
the Celebrated English ,tatonery Manufac~
turing nous Of Nessrs RHOADS & >uNS-
the most noted in Europe, o keep us CON
stantly supplied with articles of their manu-
facture we nj have the agency of most OF
rhe Eastern Newspaper and Publishing
Houses whose Issues we receive in large
Quantities by every mail and to " hich the
attention of the country tradei' particularly
invited.
Our Book Binding md Lithographc esta'
lishments are now complete in every depart
ment, which enable us t" execute with DIS
patch work in either hranc equnl to that of
nnv estn blishment in the United States.
LECOUNT Il s FONG.
Between Sacramento and California streets.
San Francisco mn!21 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-09
Hardware, Paint; Oils and VIM
dew Glass.
J. B. Blanchard & Co.,

DEG leave to inform the merchants Of this
Dv cinity that they have removed to
No. 48 X sre.t. south side, bettretn Cd
and 3rd streets,
where they have 'n haDd the largest and
most varied assortment Of the above goods
ever before offered in Sacramento. all being
their own importation to which onstapt nd
ditions are being made ly the arrival OF every
CLIPPER shiI-: mopg which m"y be found
a aiIs All sizes. tr. III 8 to 8 in spikes; also
finishing and wrought mills.
fhurh rh--kowland ard Kings Collins and
Cos. Duryea and Rh dts'. squaI and rouno
point, long and short handles.
Picks Collnsnnd os; pick and axe helvcs
Sows-Mill, Muley, crosscut whip, hand
and compass saws
Hoes cr,w bars. hand end sledee han mers'
wedges anvile. files, complete setts, cooper
tools carpenters, blacksmths and genersl
assortment of builders hardware, cutlery
etc etc.
All the above goods will be sold at the very
10 est cash prices, and we invite purchasers
to call and examine our stock and prices oe'
fore purchasing elsev here.
Sacramento. ap: 9 tt