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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

"Ata meeting Of the Corporation Of
the Second Baptist Society in this city, Mon
day afternoon, ii was unanimously resolv-
ed to alter the arrangements Of the Church;
and the Committee on Repairs were au-
thorized to accept the proposals Of Micah
w. Spencer to make the alterations sc-
cordng to the terms offered. The propos-
ed changes are to remove the Organ to the
South gallery of the building, remove the
North gallery, and change the pcws 10 ss 10
face the pulpit, which Is 10 he removed
10 the north end. The alterations will great
" improve the appearance Of the House,
aud increase the value VI ,hel Pews.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

The Spanish minister, NJ. de Cueto, who
was injured while riding in washinton
recently is believed to be beyond all hope
lie dscources coherently upon al! subjects,
and remembers appointments made for the
passing day +; but when the condition Of
the brain causes him to hesitate fer
thought or word, he wonders what can be
the cause, aud alleges that he retired to
bed free from pain and disease. OF his
ride and its attendant accident he has no
remembrance. From that day he had eaten
nolhing whatever.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

ANOTHER CONSULAR DIFFICULTY
A Bucnos Ayres correspondent of the N. Y.
Post announces that Mr.. Consul HorKIss
has got himself into difficulty with the
Paraguayan Government, and all commun-
icaiion with him in his official character has
been suspended. lie has also been required
to quit the barrack OF San Antonio, where
he has his cigar factory. Mr.. Hopkins, in
turn, has resolved not to 90. The quarrel,
we are. happy to add, appears to be a'priva,e
one, and will not necessarily involve the
honor or dignity Of the United Statcs.-
Ball. Amer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

IMPORTANT CASE sErTLED.-lt will be
rscollccted that the United States Court
was engaged for several days during the
present term in the trial of case Of certain
passengers of the ship Scotia against Cap
'ain Robert Leslie, 10 recover damages for
. ing put Oh short allowance OF water. The
case was decided in favor Of plaintiff and an
appc al was taken to the higher court. That
appeal was yesterday Withdrawn and lie
matter settled by defendant paying the sum
of 81 800 and costs making total of about
Baltimore Patriot, Nou. 80.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07
~ Extract of a letter from n respecta

no Extract of letter from rcspecta-
BILE and well-informed citizen of the United
States to friend in Washington, dated
"St. Pelersburgh, Russia. Sept Is, 1864.
DEAR F.: The war is scarcely begun.
There is no chance for any Power, be it
ever SO great, to conquer Russia. The
Emperor is only preparing for war Next
year he will have in the field, ready for ac-
tive battle, one and half millions Of SOL
diers, well drilled. The people arc all for
the war, and he has no trouble in getting
soldiers, for il is with them religious'war.
They want the christian faith to be sane
toned over the world. They are the most
devout people on earth, and the last cruc-
fix will go for the war before they give up"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07
LOST TlME.-Some Yankee makes tn

LOST TlME.-Some Yankee makes the
following ingenious calculation:
1t is singular fact that if man travel
round the earth in an eastwardly direction,
he will find, on returning to the place of de-
partuie, he has gained one whole day the
reverse OF this proposition being true also, it
follows that the Yankees, who are always
travelling to the west, do not live as long
by day or two, as they would if they had
stated at home and supposing each Yam
KEGS time to be worth 81 80 per day, il may
be easily shown that considerable amount
of money is annually lost by their rowing
dispositions.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

TIE CATHOLIC CHURCH DIFFIcULTy.-
The quarrel between Bishop O'Rcilly on
the one hand, and the priests and laity on
the other, growing ont of the Hartford diff
cnliy, has been settled at last. The Bishop
comedies 10 the people the privilege of
managing Their own financial affairs, and
tho laity appoint committee TO take future
charge of the revenues of the church. pay
the amount allowed 10 priests, with other
necessary expenses, and render proper
vouchers and ample statements.
a Rh0de Eirm Family Murdered in
observation-disclosures journals by the
lasifrrlval, give an account OF the massu-
ere of n family Of colored persons named
Anthony, near Monterey, Oh the night of
the 20ih oil October. The house of James
Anthony was entered by seven men, four
of whom were Mexican, and three Ameri.
cans. They killed John Anthony, (the
father OF Jamcs) the wife AMI child of
James, and Frenchman who lived with
The family. They supposed they had kill
cd James, but he crawed from the house
badly wounded the lights having got cx-
,ingui shed during the aiiiay. After COM
hitting the murders, the per etrators rob-
bed the house of about two thousand dol
lars, and then set il on fire, and it was Who'll
ly consumed. James Anthony escaped to
some distant ncighbors, and gave the par
ticulars of this awful tragedy. AT last ac-
counts the murderers had not been lakn.
Th, Anthony family were born near
SIatersville, in Smithfcll, but for some 20
years resided in Uxbridgc, Mass, and will
be rendered by many of our readers in that
vicinity. james went ont to California six
or seven years ago, where hc married a
Mexican woman possessed OF considerable
property. A little over year ago he sent
five hundred dollars to his father, then re-
siding in Uxbridge, as an outfit to CaIfor-
mia, and the old gentleman went there
His fate and that of his sons family, we
have thus recorded WUonsocket Pa
triot.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07
TThe storm in this vicinity ON Sunda

UThe storm in this vicinity on Sunday
was very severe it rained in torrents and
the wind was violent during the afternoon
aud evening; between seven and eight o.
clock, there were two very vivid flashes
OF lightning, both succeeded rapidly BY
heavy peals Of thunder, as severe as any
thing which is experienced in mid summer.
Several vessels were wrecked just at the
mouth of the harbor, but we have not as
yet obtained the particulars; several chin
nies were blown down, in different parts OF
the city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

The Queen of England, on her late
journey from Balmoral to London, telegraph.
ed that she would stop all night at Hull, the
loyal people of which town had never enjoy
ed that honor, though often requested of
a visit from her Majesty. AT very short
notice great preparations were made for her
reception, and the town expended E65,OO0
on he occasion. The good people who pay
the taxes must be very loyal, if they do not
shrug their shoulders at the investment.
The account of the affair dwels upon the
condescension of the Queen in ,oalking
from the railway t, the hotel, ninety yards,
and says that the royal children "did not
forget to mark their sense of the reception
accorded to them uilh becoming air Of
serious dignity"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

" The Go,poa Navy Yard qrey~u'- a
busy aspect, over 400 woramrn being in
dus,rionsly and chcerfully employed. The
work in progress consists of thr following
items building the two new steamers
Colorado and Roanoke Fitting out the
'Rariian,' Potomac and constellation. =
BLilding No. IA, large sand handsome,
new navy Store house. Completing the
very lofty aud long ship shed over ship 4s.
Getting in preparation the building OF an ex-
tensve foundry. Repairing and improv-
ing the officers elegant premises. Build
ing the new quay wall besides numerous
other small works necessary TO completely
equip and furnish it as the first Navy Yard
in the Union. The Navy Yard covers a
hundred acres.- Norfolk Herald.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

u The Nantucket Inquirer says that
the ship Enterprise of that port, which is
shortly to sail for the North Pacific, has
been taken to Hyannis to be fitted. One or
two inward bound vessels have been order
ed there to discharge. The Inquirer thinks
that IIyannis will eventually be the place
for loading and discharging Nantucket
whalers, instead of Edgartown
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

A RIcH Man BURIED IN PoTTER's
FIKLD.-A few days since an aged man
was knocked down in the street and killed
by one Of the city railroad cars, and after a
coroner's inquest, as no one identified the
body, il was buried in Potter's field to-day
From the description on the coroner's
book, some friends Of Mr.. John l.. Morton,
who had been missing, thought that It
might be his body, and have taken steps TO
dsinter IT, Mr. Morton was IS years old
was worth s5oo,ooo, and is said to have
willcd il to a policeman Of the sixth ward Of
this city.-IN Y. Mirror
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

The bark Swan, of Baltimore, on the
passage to Pernambuco, came near being
lost by the singular accident of chisc
having been carclessly dropped into the
pump. The constant use of the pump drew
the chiscl up, and in its falling it every time
cut away apiece of the skin,and finally went
through the copper, digging out hole
which caused the vessel to leak 80 that she,
had five feet of water in her hold when she
got to Pcrnambuco.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Mrs. Louisa B. Bcale, the wife Of the
Philadelphia dentist who has just been SEN
t.nced TO four years and six months con-
finemcnt in the city prison for an alleged
outrage upon Miss Nudge, in u card calls
upon every husband and father to sign a
petition in circulation invoking executive
clcmcncy. She believes in the innocence
of her husband. She says eight young
helpless children are practically made or
phans by the recent painful event
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07
A Monument TO John Quincy
Adams, erected by his Son.
+ From The Quincy Patrio', Nor. 20 =. ]


A monument has just been placed in the
Unitarian Church in this town, to the men,
ory Of Ohm Quincy Adams, by his son,
Hon c. +. Adams. 1t is composed OF
highly polished Italian marble, and in size
and form nearly resembles the one erected
to the ex-president John Adams, with the
exception of the upper part, where the bust
rests, which is enclosed on both sides by
the upper members of the cornish, that
sweeps upward in graceful lines towards il.
1t was designed and executed at the Quin-
cy Marble Works, by McGrath, Mitchell &
Co, and is beautiful and perfect in all its
parts, and cannot fail to add much to the
already wide extended reputation of the
manufacturers, Tor ability and failhfulnoss
in executing their work. The bust, which
rests upon the top, was executed in Italy,
by the great American sculptor, Hiram
Powers, and is very perfect and lifc-likc in
its resemblance of the vencratcd statesman
to whose memory it is erected. lmmc-
datey under the bust is Latin sentence,
composed of two words, lieri-Sec"lo'
separated by an oak branch, with two leaves
and one acorn. The following is the In
scrption: 1s
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

DTExract from letter to merchant of
Portland city,
HAVANA, Nov. %.
You need not look for supplies of molas-
ses from here before the middle or end of
next month, and then only at high prices,
owing to the many distilleries put up here
lately. A lot of fifty hogsheads new ,(irst
arrivaD was bought at four reals, by dis
tiller.
The introduction of spirits into France
duty free, has caused the erection of new
distilleries, which will consume great deal
OF molasses, and we fear high prices will
ulc here.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

New War Steamers.-The Secretary of
the Navy, it is understood, will favor the
project Of building six new war steamers,
and the War Secretary will call for six new
regiments for the frontiers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

A few days since, a gentleman Of New
Albany, opposite Louisville, KY, while
amusing himselfby throwing sticks into the
river for his dog to swim after, noticed that
the animal acted as If he had got heavier
load than he bargained for lie succeeded
in reaching shore, however, bringing with
him large salmon that had seized upon his
hind leg for a"bite."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Henry A. Wise, sometimes called Mr.
Otherwise, receives gr, at many hits for
his interminable lucubra,ions against the
Know Nothings:
To use up tho KNOW SorHINGs a WISE man
[ sssayed
And with oceans Of ink, words on paper ar.
(raysd,
lie figured and wrote till convinced they would
[fall
AND OF Know Nc THINGS PROVED HIMSELF
[GREATEsTo OF ALL
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

A New ExPoRT.-Thc New Bedford
Evening Standard of Saturday says-"We
learn that two denijohns filled with water
were expressed to Boston to-day,by Messrs
Hatch, Gray & Co., for two of our New
Bedford ladies' who are stopping temporari-
ly in the 'Ciiy of Notions, and find it i'm
possible TO drink the Cochituate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Il Somo one having stated that the best
way to preserve apples from rotting is 10
pack them in salt, the editor of the Albany
Knickerbocker tried the experiment. lie
says they have kept for three years, and
they would keep to all eternity if they
waited for him to eat them. The saline
PARTICLES so mix with the apples that you
can't eat one of them without fancying you
are chewing piece of Lots wife.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Farquhar's Last Mmsms.-
died during the successful run Of 1.-The
Beaux Stratagem." Mr.. Wilks often Wis.,
tied him during his illness. AT one Of these
visits, Wilks told Farquhar that in Mrs.
Odfe,d he dealt too freely with the charac-
ter of Mrs. Sullen, in giving her to Archer
without proper divorce, which was not
security for honor. "To salve that" re-
piled the author, "I'l get a real divorce
II marry her myself, and give my bond,
che shall be a real widow in less than
fortnight"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Gy~The Metropolis, the new steamer
for the Fall River line, has arrived at Fall
River, where she is to be furnished, painted
&C., and vii! take her place in the line in
he Spring. She s said 10 be 4 magnIi-
cent floating palace, no pains or eXpcnce
having been spared in her construction and
tcompletion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

gJ-The third lecture before the Mcchan-
ics' Association will be delivered at the
FIRST Baptist Church, this Thursday even
ing, by the Rev. F.. II. Hedge, Of Provi-
dence; he is an able man and popular
scturer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

GJ-Wc regret to learn that John G. SAKE,
esq, the lawyer, editor and poet, is serious
ly i'll AT Chicago. lie is 10 lecture here one
week from Thursday, aud we hope that he
will soon recover, and be able 10 fulfil his
engagement OIL that occasion. lie is man
of much ability, and possesses great deal
of keen and refined witt he will draw a
large audience, and all will be pleased. We
believe that he is to deliver one Of his funny
Poems here.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

If The London correspondent of the
New York Times says he "has the most pos
tive and highly respectable information that
Lord Raglan is in favor Of giving up for
this year the siege and that he wrote home
to that effect, iemarkng that retreat will
become a question of safety, unless he
should, in the next fortnight be reinforced
by considerable Numbers of all arms
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

tg-The Presidents Message was de-
livercd on Monday, and was received here
Tuesday afternoon. Il is very quiet
kind Of document, which may pay the mas
ses to read, II they have nothing else 10 do,
although they will not find anything very
interesting in IL.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Ho ! PLAY-wRITERs.-Barn offers
$500, and $3.50 respectively, for the best
and second best original plays, adapted for
performance at the American Museum, and
sent in by their authors on or before the
LIST OF March.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

We are informed by the Mayor that
the Resolution which passed the City
Council 10 lease the lower part of the City
Hall for Market, did not pass the Board
of Aldermen, having been laid upon the
table. We are glad of this, and trust that
immediate measures will be taken to pre-
pare suitable office for the City Clerk, in
the lower part OF this building.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Us"Dr. Ives, late Bishop of the Protes--
tant Episcopal Church of North Carolina,
has been appointed Professor in the Roman
Catholic College at Fordham, near New
York city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

uS-A son of James Gordon Bennett, of
The New York Herald, through the favor of
tn, French Emperor, is being educated at
the French Military Academy WASH.
Standard.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

uyWe regret TO learn that Carl Berg
mann, the accomplished lender Of the Ger
mania Musical Society, has been seriously
indisposcd ut Chicago; we trust that he
will speedily be restored to his won,cd
health.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

DHcny A. Wise has received the Dem
ocratic nomination for Governor of Virgi-
mia; there was a stormy time in the Con-
vention. Nr. Wise has recently denounc-
ed the Know Nothings, in very severe
terms we rather think that at the polls
they will allow him to continue in private
life.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

AN ENGLISH UNIVERSITY Row. "A man
attempted to lecture in Cambridge, England,
against the use oftobacco, was hootcd down
by the students, who came to the hall with
cigars and pipes, gave three cheers for Sir
Walter Raleigh, broke the benches and
made row generally.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

D-The Rev. DIR. Clark, will be conso-
Grated Bishop of this Diocese, at Grace
Church, Providence, this morning lhe SER
vices will commence at 10 o'clock. The
steamer Perry will leave here at o'clock,
and will leave Providence at g. in order 10
accommodate those who may wish TO attend
the ceremonies. Fare for tn, excursion,
one dollar,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Alright Of the original thirteen States
have appropriated the prescribed quota of
money for tha erection of Il monument to
the Signcrs Of the Declaration Of lndcpcn-
dence, in the old State lIJuse square in
Phiadelphia. Deoware, Maryland, the
two CaroIinas and Virginia have as yet
taken no action in the matter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

u1-The Know Nothings of Boston have
nominated DR.. J. V. G. Sn ith rs their can.
didate for Mayor, he is the present incum-
bent. Oi course, he will be elected, cspe-
cially at this time when nearly all of the
voters Of Massachusetts seem TO be Know
Nolhings. They have also nominated can
didatcs for Aldermen.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07
RESTs.-A New York correspondent of
the Detroit Advertiser says:

the Detroit Advertiser says:
It's the impression that store rents will
be reduced with the coming spring, but
that those of dwellings will not be mate
rally changed. The erection Of middle
class houses for residences has not kept
pace with the demand, while that of Fifth
Avenue, and the like places, has far ex-
ceedcd it. We think, then, that the former
will be a good stock, and in demand while
the latter, in not few cases, will be for
saken by "fast men" and fashionable ladies',
in search Of more humble tenemcnts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

U-The Boston Daily Advertiser appears
in new dress, and is otherwise MATERIAL
ly improved. Its substantial, reliable
paper, and We are glad OF this evidence Of
its prosperity.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

Beside him lies
His Partner for fifty years,
LOUISA CATH ERlNE,
Daughter of Joshua and Catherine (Nu,h)
Johnson,
Born, IL f. bruary, ITS.
Married, 26 July, 1897.
Deceased, Is May. 1852.
Aged II.
Living through many Vicissitudes, and
Under high Responsibilities
As Daughter, Wife ard Mother,
She proved equal to all.
Dying, sh. left to her Family and her Sex
The blessed Remembrance
a"Woman that feareth the Lord"
"IlEREIN Is THAT SAYING TRUE, ONE SOW
ETH AND ANOTHER REAPRTH. | SENT
YOU TO REAP THAT wHEREoN Ys
BESTOWED No LABOR. OTH-
Err MN LADoRED, AND
YE ARE ENTERED
INroTHEIR
LABoRs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07

OrR NATIONAL CHRrsTrArITY.-Thc
Rev. Charles Wadsworth, in a sermon
preached on Thanksgiving day, in Phila-
delphia, said that "our National Christianity
is strongly distilled compound ofihe Mo-
sale and Levitical Moses shivcring the
divine tables, and Aaron TO work on tho
cali :"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-07
MEETING OF CONGRESS,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.

SENATE. The Senate was called TO or
der at half past IL O'Clock, 81 Senators
boing present.
After prayer by The Rev. Mr.. Slicer,
The secretary read u letter from Mr.. Atchi-
son, dated Platte City, Missouri, Nov. | lth
sia'irg that as he could not be present ut
Washington before The third week in De-
ccmber, he resigned his post as president
Of the Senate.
Mr.. Hunter moved its acceptance, and
that Hon. Lewis Cass be chosen president
prn tenn. Tor to-day. Agreed to.
Mr.. Cass took the chair and returned
thanks acknowledging his incapaciiy toprc-
side over the Senate.
Mr.. Foot presented the credentials Of
Lawrence Bminard, Senator from Vermont
TO fill the vacancy occasioacd by the death
of Mr.. Upban. .a .r
Mr.. Branari appeared and was sworn.
Mr. Broadhcad offered resolutions that
In" House and President be in informed of
the organization of the Senate. Agreed
H.. ~.
Mr. Mason offered resolution that
committee be appointed to inform the Presi-
don't that Congress is ready to receive any
communication he may have TO make them.
Adopted.
Mcssrs. Mason, Dodge, of Iowa, and
Touccy, were appointed said committee.
Mr.. BroliheaI gave notice Of bill to ex-
tend the bounty land laws so as to give all
soldiers 100 acres
Mr.. Broadicad offered resolution di-
rccling th. committee on commerce to en-
quirc into the cSpcdicncy Of providing, by
law, for the better preservation of ives and
property OH steam and olh,r sca-going vcs-
sells. Laid over.
The following Senators are present in
the Senate chamber
Messrs. Adams, Allen, Bayard, Bright,
Broadhead Brainard, Brown, Butler, Csss
Chase, Clay, oopcr, Dawson, Dodge Of
Wis, Dodge OF Iowa, Evans, Fi,h, Fitzpat-
rick, Foot, Grrr, Gillette, lIsmlin, Hunter,
James, Jones, of Iowa, Jones, of Tenn,
Mason, Petit, Rockwell, Seward, Shields,
Sidell, Stuart, Sumner Thompson, of KY,
Touccy, Wade, Wells.
lIoUst Tile loud talking and laughter
ofmcmbcrs who where standing in all parts
of The hall was silenccd at Meridian by the
Speaker calling to order.
Rev. Mr.. Mlburn, the Chaplain, offered
upa prayer.
The roll was then called, and 1877 men,
bcrs answered TO their names.
Charles s. Lewis, of Va, Mr.. Goodwin, Of
New York, and Mr. Bristow, of Ky, were
sworn as new members.
On the motion of Dir. Jones, of Tenn, q
message was sent to the Senate, informing
them that quorum was present and ready
for business, aud committee was appoint-
ed to act in connection with that which
may be appointed by the Senate TO inform
the President that quorum of the two
Houses had assembled, and were ready to
receive any communication he may be
pleased to make.
Members then proceeded to draw for the
choice Of seats.