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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

10 Gov. Lawrence has an editorial ar
ticle is the last number Of his paper, tho
Advertiser, in which he recommends the
Democrats to vote for the Hon. George
G. King, Of this city, for one Of the va
cant Judgeships of the Supreme Court, and
says
His political friends, who have so
frequently endorsed him for the highest
places, can make nc objection, while we
feel a confidence that in recommending him
in connection with Mr.. Ames, to the vot-
ers OF the Democratic party, we are en-.
deavoring TO secure, in the absence Of all
claims on the part of our own friends, al
educated, upright, intelligent and independ-
ent Judiciary for the State"
No man would be more happy to see Mr..
King upon the bench of the Supreme
Court than ourselves, land ,such np-
pointment, if he could be induced TO
take it, would give entire satisfaction to
the Wings of this County. But the idea
of the extreme solicitude of Gov. Lawrence
in regard to the interests of the people of
Newport is truly ridiculous. tits not long
since that the pen of Gov. Lawrence was
employed in the columns OF the Advertiser,
urging the electors of the District to vote
against Mr. King as a member Of Con-
gress ; and now, forsooth, :.!.e Gov. pre-
tends to be very solicitous about Mr.. King
and the interests Of Newport. Why did
not the Gov. manifest a little Of the same
earnest enthusiasm when Mr.. King was
a candidate for Congress, and his opponent
was a Northern man ? All, Governor, this
kind of CANNON will not go the people Of
Rhode Island, and especially of Newport,
have carefully taken your political dimen.
sions, and they most thoroughly UNDER
stand the utterly selfish objects which you
have in view. They will take care of their
own affairs, without the slightest assistance
from you.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Rev. DR.. CLARK.-The Rev. DR.. Thorn
as Stark, Rector of Christ Church in this
city, has been elected. with..an unusual de-
gree of unanimity as Bishop of the Diocese
of Rhode Island. As an eloquent and wise
Minister of the Gospel, DIR. Clark has few
superiors. AS a mano of magnanimous i'm.
pulses and. generous sentiments, heis re-
spected by all of his fellow citizens. As
pastor, his church are attached to him by
the strongest ties, and it will be a severe trial
for them to sever the connection which now
so happily cxists.-Haryord Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05


" The prices of the neccssarles of life,
which have been so excessively high for
some time past, are gradually falling
Flour Is going down very rapidly /; coal
has declined considerable, and must 20
down much more. Many Other articles of
the neccssaries Of life are declining, and
the prices Of nearly all must certainly be
considerably lower in q short time than they
have been for months, at least.
There is n matter to which we desire to
call the attention Of the City Authorities,
because we tcel that there ought TO be en-
crgctic action in the emises,-and that is
in regard to the size and weight Of loaves
Of bread. The City Council should cstab-
llsh an assize of this important article,
which may trulhfully be called the staff of
life. There is nothing to regulate the size
or weight of the loaf, and 1t surely is very
small for the price. This is a matter
which affects all classes Of society, but
more especially the poor the wealthy and
those who are in comfortable pecuniary
circumstances are subjected to an imposi-
ton, but to the poor, it is a different matter I;
to them il is an affair of vast moment, and
one which affects their very existence. In
almost if not all other cities, this matter is
regulated by law ; and we desire to see
the same wholesome and proper course
pursued here, where there certainly is as
much necessity for it, to say the least, as in
other places.
A long and perhaps severe winter is np-
preaching, and no one knows not what the
poor will do for the actual necessaries to
sustain life, if the prices Of all the required
nutriments, &c. should remain at the same
high mark which they have been at for
some time past. There are no immediate
causes for these high prices, and they have
been mainly kept up by spectators who
have had the means to hold on with the
hope of securing to themselves minis of
money. 1t is not uncharitable to say that
we hope that these men may never be re-
duced to extreme necessity, and thus COM
PEELED to wonder most anxiously where the
next bread and fuel shall come from, 10
sustain the animal functions. Things have
now arrived at that crisis when it is the du-
ty Of every man who is possessed of the
ordinary quantity of philanthropy and com
mon love for his species, TO arouse his en-
orgies and do all in his power to stop the
wickedness of these large and unprincipled
SPECTATORS, and thus mcasurably alleviate
the distress of long suffering and much
abused humanity.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Tn WEBSTER EsrArEs.-It ought to
reconcile men to their insignifcance to
know how soon great men are disregarded.
In the first gush of grief at the death of
Daniel Webster, great were the monument
tai promises Of Boston and the adjacent de-
mesnes. Marshield was to be forever sa-
cred-the Franklin estate in New Hamp-
shire, so dear to Webster, kept in the fam
ily-and an immense statue of bronze put
up in State street. Now Mansfield is ad-
vertised ito let" and recommended as very
fit "for a tavern" The Franklin estate is
advertised "for SALE" and we hear nothing
of the statue. Fortunately, Webster erect.
ed his own monument before his death, and
is one Of tho few that are harder than
brass.-Nep Bedford Mercury.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

II In the EpiscopallC Convention in New
York, on Friday, three ballots were taken
for Provisional Bishop the Rev. DIR. Fran
els Vinton was largely ahead each time,
and it was thought that he would be elected.
Since the above was written we have the
following =
At the Convention this evening, Rev.
DIR. Potter, of Albany, chosen Bishop of the
diocese of New York on the eighth ballot
lie received liz votes of the clergy and
laity, against 1876 for Rev. DR.. Vinton. On
motion of DR.. Vinton, the election was con-
firmed by reclamation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

WIZ READS AN ADVERTISEMENT Am
illustration Of one of the advantages and
benefits afforded to the public by an extern
sively circulated paper came to our notice
to-day, and is we think, worthy of mention.
A gentleman in passing between the
head Of Summer street and the Boston
Theatre dropped a ten dollar note from his
vest pocket, and thought the chances were
almost ten to one that he would have to
charge it to his Prof and Loss account I;
still, being a believer in advertising, he in
serted a notice Of his loss in two Of the
evening papers, despite the assurance of his
friends that there was about the same chance
Of recovering it as Of drawing a prize in a
lottery, and the result was that the note was
brought in by the finder, a bright, honest
boy in the employ Of the House Telegraph
Line, named John Kenney, and promptly
restored 10 the owner, who was fortunately
able to identify his property Boston
| Traveller.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

" We wish that some Of our enterpris-
ing men would make IN effort to establish
n large Reading Room in the city, for the
resort of both men and youth. Newport
is sadly deficient in this respect, for we
have nothing of the kind, where men and
youth can resort to pcruse the papers Of the
day, and otherwise improve their minds by
reading and holding agreeable and profit
able conversation. Our population is suffi-
ciently large to support an establishment
of this kind, and we trust that measures
will be speedily taken to secure the object.
We know Of several gentlemen who ere
willing to contribute literally for this OBJ
jet, in the commencement, and who would
pay freely to sustain it. We would sug-
gest the propriety of obtaining two large
and centrally located rooms, and let one of
them be wall supplied with all the leading
papers of the day, as well as with the prin-
cipal American and English Reviews and
Magazines; let the other be occupied by
those who, after reading, may desire to con-
verse with each other upon whatever SUBJ
jects may please them,-that is, let us have
a.place of general resort, which shall be
well regulated and appropriately conducted,
and our word for it, it would speedily
become a popular institution and one that
would be literally patronized by our best
men. This would afford a place for young
men and youth, who visit the vile club
rooms, and here they could pass their leiz-
ure hours proftably and well, while they
would be out of reach of the demoralizing
influences which now surround them
Here father and son would assemble, to
read and converse, and thus would soon
be established n community of thought and
feeling between the old and the young, OF
all classes,-and the result would be a very
material change for the better. We are
satisfied that this desirable object can be
easily accomplished, ifa few energetic men
will take it earnestly in hand and we
trust that for the accommodation of man
hood and the great and lasting benefit of
youth, it will soon be done. We are ready
to do our iull part of the labor, if others
will join US.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Gen. Concha, the new Captain General
of Cuba landed in Havana on the 2lst, and
was received by x Governor General Pc
zuela, in state, and with great pomp, and
display. He escorted him to his palace,
where he was honored in the grandest style,
when Pezuela retired to his country res
dence with dignity.
Bnt Gen Concha seemed i'll dissatisfied with
something, or other, and indicated by his
looks and actions, that dissatisfaction.
He refused to accept the coach and hor-
ses purchased to present him.
Bull fights and Examinations were the
order Of the day, as the steamer was leav-
ing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05
REMARKABLE LONGEVITY

REMARKABLE L~oSGEvITY.-A corre-
spondent of the Pennsylvania Enquirer
gives a marvellous, but apparently well
authenticated account of a negro named
"Tuntemah," alias Simon who was born in
Africa 40 odd years ago was stolen and
brought to this country in 1860; became
the slave of Gen. Washington ; and was
finally liberated and settled. in Fayette
county, where he still lives in the enjoyment
Of good health. He has OF late years visi.
ted several agricultural fairs, where he
has been an object Of interest to visitors,
and bids fair to live many years longer
Boston Atlas
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

III AT a meeting Of the Redwood Libra
ny and AthenHum Company, or Saturday,
Sept. 3Oth, the following gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing year -
President, David King.
Directors, Peleg Clarke, George Hall,
Augustus N. Littlefeld, George ii. Cal
vert, Robert P. Lee.
Secretary, Robert J. Taylor.
Treasurer, Augustus Bush.
The2 usual Tax of two dollars on each
share was assessed, and ordered to be col
lected and paid into the Treasury before the
lst Of January next.
AT a subsequent meeting of the Directors,
Augustus Bush was reelected Librarian.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05
HEALTHFULNEss OF FRUIT.-The editc

HEALTHFULNEss OF FRUIT.-The editor
Of the American Medical Monthly, in q
timely article on a greatly misunderstood
subject, says that partaking immoderately
even of the ripest anG best fruit, is as %injuri-
Gus as drinking to excess, opium eating,
or surfeiting Of any kind and that eating
unripe fruit, even when prepared by the
most skilfull conducted culinary operations,
and enticingly presented in the garniture
Of paste and frosting, is unsafe ; eating
fruit at impoprer hours, too--ripe as we'll
~unripe-is highly pernicious.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

The hes, joke we have heard for a long
time was cracked by a village preacher
lie was preaching on a very sultry day in
a small room, and was annoyed by those
who casually dropped in after the services
had commenced, invariably closing the door
after them. His patience at last exhausted
by the extreme oppressiveness Of the heat,
he vocifera,cd to an offender, "Friend, be-
lieve il I were preaching in q bottle, you
would put the cork in ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

HENRY CLAWS HOME AND GRAvE.-The
dwelling Of the late Henry Clay, at Ashland,
has been torn down by his son to make room
il is said, for a new edifcc Of its exact form
and character. Ills grave is marked by no
stone or monument, as yet, being merely
heapcJ up in the usual form and covered
with the green sward. 1t is contemplated,
however, to build a monument on the spot
where he now quietly rests.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Iii is a great mistake to burn coal as
you do wood. If too much is supplied the
combustion is necessarily imperfect,
because the fire is choked up, tho draught
destroyed, and the elements of the coal
slowly escaping from its passing up the
chimney unconsumed, or are diffused in
gas through the room. Whereas if the
stratum Of coal be but moderate, "a red
flame will play around the interior of the
stove, by which entire combustion and a
healthy heat are secured. One ton of
coal thus by thorough combustion will Sc
cure more heat and a healthier atmosphere
than two tons consumed in the ordinary
way.-Bnfalo Paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

The steamer which conveyed Lord Harris
to Madrid also carried a Frenchman Of
very engaging manner He was thought
to be n new governor Of Chandernngorc,
and received attentions from every one,
including Lord Harris. After the new
governor Of Madras had landed at his des-
t%ination. the French governor" con-
tinued his voyage to Calcutta, there to as
sumo the duties of Lord Dalhousie's French
cook
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05
NEW TONS.

KANSAS AND NEBRAsRA. BY Edward +.
Hall. Boston Phillips, Sampson g.
Go. 1854.
This neat volume comprises the history,
geographical and physical characteristics,
and political position Of these Territories,
an account Of the Emigrant Aid Compan-
les, and directions to Emigrants, with an
original map from the latest authorities
The author has devoted much time and re-
search in an examination Of his subject, and
the collection of authentic and reliable i'm
formation in regard to these new Terrific
ries, which are now the object Of so much
interest and attention, and to which SO ma
ny say thousands are ENGRAVING. We
have read the book very ntlcntively, an
can assure our readers that it contains
great deal Of interesting information, which
will be especially valuable to those who
think Of settling in either of these terrific
ries. OF course, the author has labored
many very embarrassing disadvantag-
es, as this is the first work of the kind which
has ever been published in regard to Kan
sas and Nebraska and his sources of in
formation, therefore, have necessarily been
few and not Of easy access. But he ap-
pears to have been faithful, as far as
circumstances would admit, in the dis
charge of his duty. 1t is issued in excel
lent style by the liberal publishers, and will
undoubtedly have an extensive sale, for all
desire to know something in regard to these
Territories, although they may not have
the remotest intention of ever visiting
them.
For sale BY C.. e. Hammett, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

o. A discussion is going oil in some of
the New York papers as 10 whether or. not
Julia Dean, the actress is married Of what
importance is it whether she is or not mar
ried ? Perhaps this discussion is one mode
to advertise for the Theatres where she
plays.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

.gg" Col. Wallace, Of the Philadelphia
Sun, with several friends, recently took a
ride to the Fair before breakfast on his
return he partook of a sumptuous breakfast
at. Jones' Hotel, and says that he ate en-
ormously. The Col. j~udiciously advises
people not to take exercise before breakfast
while the prices of the necessaries of life
are so high, except when they breakfast
with a friend, we presume he means.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05
Mr.. EDITOR =

Mr.. EDITOR -
Having lived in this healthy city a little
over one year, We have been pleased with
the general cleanliness thereof yet there
is one practice which comes under the no.
tice of the City Council that we have view
ed with surprise and disgust, viz,-the
cleansing of yard sinks in the summer, and
at any and all times of the day (; is it not
both vulgar and dangerous; if filth admin
listers to cholera, may not this be calculated
to do its part, by those carts coming in con-
tact with persons in delicate health
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

~ The political parties in the State Of
New York are so badly split, that it is quite
probable that the Know.Nothings will hold
the balance of power at the coming State
election which ever candidates they vote
for will probably be elected. There are
four candidates for Governor, - Clarke,
Seward, Wing, Bronson, hard Democrat,
Seyman, soft Democrat, Goodall, abolition
list, out and out.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

How TO GET RID OF MOSQUITOES IN
THE NrGHT.-M Mosquitoes, says an ex-
change, love beef blood better than they do
any that flows in the veins of human kind.
Just put a couple of generous pieces on
plates, near your bed ut night, and you will
sleep untroubled by these pests. In the
morning you will find them full and stupid
with beef blood, and the meat sucked as
dry as a cork.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

CAUSE AND EFrEcr.-At.a recent meet
ing Of tho Cape May Bible Society. il was
stated the number Of Bibles there lie greater
In proportion to the population than In any
other part OF the State, and that The County,
jail ha, long been pihout an inmate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

" The adjourned session Of the u. s.
District Court was held in this cityi Tues
day Judge Pitman stated that he should
probably be prepared to deliver his opinion
in the Day India Rubber case on the first of
November, to which time he adjourned the
Court, then to meet in Providence, having
previously dismissed the Jury.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

A celebrated writer on the sight, says
that wearing wells permanently weakens
many naturally good eyes on account ofthe
endeavors Of the eye to adjust itself to, the
ceaseless vibration Of that too common arti-
Gle of dress.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Oss OF " MISTAKES OF MAsKryD.-
To suppose an editor likes to hear the
news which he has prepared the day before,
retailed out to him by some boring caller.
Some folks will please make a mem.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05
" The Commercial Bank are making

II The Commercial Bank are making
extensive improvements in their building +;
they have put in an entire new front, in
imitation Of stone T; it will be the hand
somes: building on tho street, when COM
pleted. We are very glad to see these
alterations for the better being made on
the old buildings on Thames street there
are yet many others which are sndly in
need of alterations Of the kind, which we
hope will ere long be made.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

iron Saturday, Mr.. w. B. Shepherd
was elected Mayor Of Nashville, by nine
hundred and fifty majority, although he was
not known as a candidate until the morn
ing Of that day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

pThe Albany Register says there ore
more than 8 100000 now lying unclaim-
ed in the Savings Bank Of the State Of
New York, some of which has been there
fifty years, and suggests that the money
should 90 to the State.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

u Bulwer, the novelist. in a letter to
a gentleman in Boston, says:-"l have
closed my career as a writer Of fiction. l
am gloomy and unhappy. have
exhausted the powers of life, chasing plea
sure where il is not to be found"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Recently a gentlemanly-looking stren-
ger called upon a sexton in Louisville, XIV.
and ordered a child's grave dug Offering a
ten dollar bill in payment for the service
and receiving eight dollars in return. No
child's funeral appearing at the appointed
time. the sexton was led to examine his ten
dollar bill, when he found Il was counterfeit
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

A,private letter from Laporte, Indiana
says there seem TO be no end to the wheat
and corn crop Of that yicinity-that it has
not been injured by the drought, and that
they are sending eastward $4,000 bushels a
dsy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Since the first discovery Of gold in CAL
fornia, the yield has averaged about $780,
900 900 a year, or S5,OOO,OOO a month
Sl,25o,ooo a week, SIss,54I a day, or
$1,000 an hour, or one hundred and TWEEN.
ty-four dollars a minute.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

q. u Yung Wing, Esq, a young China
man, who has just graduated at Yale with
the highest honors, is about returning to
China TO see his friends, after an absence Of
eight years. lie has received a passport
from the State Department.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

IL The Park House and tho Rousma-
mere estate, adjoining it on the South, were
sold at ,%auctioa Tuesday for $4,000; Hen
ry J. Andrews, Of Boston, was the pur-
chaser.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

~ One Of the greatest blessings OF the ss 10
Dyer'- Healing Embroesti,n. For Cholera, Sum
mer Complaints, bruises, cuts, wounds, rheumatism,
and for various complaint. TO which our ''poor mot
t-l Frame b. subjected, We hsvs never tnswn Q,
10 fail In eascting an Immediate cure.
~ rield, Providence, Y. L., cole Pfspris,ot.
Sold IN Newport, by Bsr.rd . Css~sIl.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Coal Conrse.-The Rondout Courier
says that the Delaware and Hudson Canal
is now in fine order, with plenty Of water,
and coal boats are arriving hourly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

e8s- 1t is said Of French ladies', that
their fondness for effect runs to such an
excess, that widows who have lost their
husbands, practice attitudes of despair before
a looking glass.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

EysEcrs Of INCREASED PAy.-The en-
listments in the army from September l to
September 20. 1854. have been s3i sgainst
% tor the sans period in 1888
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

DMatt. Ward has again left Louis
vile, on account Of the circulation of an in
sendiary handful calling a town meeting
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05
.Bp Veleorapb.
BosroN, Sept. 30.

Thomas easy was executed In the Jail
yard at East Cambria ge shortly after ten
o'clock this morning, for the murder Of Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor at Natick, some eighteen
months ago. H. made no speech, and died
very hard, showing signs Of life 40 minutes
after the drop fell. His age was about -
years.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

Wills has resumed his Idlewild Letters
some Of the most charming writings in the
English language.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-10-05

The WOMEN EcoMIN UsEFUL.-Ea-
dies are now acting as clerks in same of
the Mississippi steamboats,.