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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23
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New Orleans. March l3.


BY the arrival Of the steamship Tex
as at this por, to day, Mexican journals
and correspondence have been received
to the 9Th insl.-bemg nearly two
weeks later.
At Acapulco the revolution under
Gen. Alvarez was spreading, notwith-
standing the efforts of the Government
to put it down.
The fort was still in possession OF the
insurge and Alvarez had thus far
been successful in keeping the forces
sent by Santa Anna from marching up.
on Acapulco.
The mountain forces raised by Alva-
rez remained faithful to their leader,and
constituted formidable army.
Alvarez il q man Of pure Indian cx.
traction, possessed of great wealth and
influence, and dwells in the mountains
around Acapulco. In addition 10 the
30 0 troops sent by Santa Anna TO
oppose him an additional force OF 1000
had been raised and would proceed 10
BraZos.
Should these be found insufficient The
number would be increased to ten ~
twelve neutrality-suspicious. ioI 'hc
departure ol which number had already
been made. The two armed jchoon-
crs sent out by Santa Anna to blockade
Acapulco had arrived at their destna-
ton and that port was now under a
blockade.
1t is reported that the foreign minis
ters have denounced the new navigation
act OF reciprocity.
The importers of merchandl had
declared against certain DEGREES lately
issued, and several conspiracies had
been discovered. Captains and super
cargoes OF vessels had been prohibited
from acting as their own consignees.
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thursday MORNING MARCH %, 1854.

rRrmE CoURr, declaring the Liquor
Law unconstitutiJ Jnal, creates. his might
be supposed, quite sensation, both IN
the city and In the country. No legisla'
tive act has ever before had SO severe
ridd'ing, or undergone so perfect m
emascula;ion. Tho advocates oi the
law appear to be perfectly amazed at
the number Of blows lsvelled at their IA!
vori,e measure. It was supposed by
them that decision of the Court, de-
claring one section, only, unconstitution.
al, would amount to but a single objec-
ton, but it turns out that there are some
half dozen other objections involved,
either OF which, being Of 80 serious a
character, would be fatal to The law
The language Of the Cont, too, seems
to have been used with special refer
ence TO the WHOLE statute, instead OF a
single section OF it. Thus the Justice
says-'Having come 10 the conclusion
that the statute 10 Unconstitutional and
void &C., and again-'Beca the fdp
10 unconstitutional and the juJgnen,
was void &c. There are several pas
sages Of this significance, which refer TO
the statute as n whole, as hagrant
violation Of the Bill of Rights, &c. The
numbe. and character Of the constitu-
tional objections or violations are SO ma
ny and 8, fatal, that it is questionable
whether the legislature, il 1t was to con-
iinue in session six months longer, could
make any Thing like a satisfactory re-
pair OF the breaches or detects enumcr-
aled. The Cour., also. seems TO init
mate that there may have been some
design, on the part Of the coalition leg
islaturc, to infringe upon lie eonst,tu.
i,onal rights Of the citizens. Thus, IN
one place, they say-'Peyhdps it was
not the interest OF the legislature 10 di-
rect a proceeding subversive 10 the
rights oil the subject" &c.-as though
there were considerable doub, in the
minds Of the Judges whether i, was
no, the evident intention OF the authors
Of the statute, 10 take away, or ,ranple
upon, the rights OF the people. The
legal qualifications Of the prominent
mymbers ol the legislature which enact.
ed the law, and OF the subsequent one
AS well, which declined TO repeal II, eau.
not be held, one would think, IN very
high consideration by the CHEST judi-
ciaI tribunal in the State. One might
infer, after perusing certain passages in
the Decision that the coalition lead
ere were considered by the Ju iges as
having only very small stock Of com
mon sense at their disposal. And yet
those leaders regarded lhemselves-nn
we're so regarded by somc,' others It's
being profound Constitutional lawyers
Horace l.. Smith. Esq, and b. &. But
ler. oil Lowell, were prominent among
such, and had there been vacancies OH
the bench, probably one or bo h OF them
would have been appointed TO seats
thereon What expoun lers OF The con
stitutional law they would have made
Should not the citIzcns of the Common
wealth be thanSiul that they have ad
a providential aud miraculous escape
from so great judicial afllction TO the
Commonwealth Laus deo!-Boston
Chronicle.
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NE w MUSIC.

Oliver Ditson, Boston, has just pub
lished the following new and popular
music -
Valentine Polka for Piano Forte, by
G. d Winslow. Arlistcally this piece
is well written, and is a good dancing
Polka.
Death Of the Chiet,aln words-by NJ.
NJ. Toplif music by NJ. S. Johnson
A simple and pretty ballad ; pleasing
word, but the accompaniment is rather
highly worked up.
My own, my gentle Mother words
by w. ii. Bellamy: music by G. W..
Glover Written in a popular style, and
within the reach Of almost every singer.
Home where changes never come !;
words by w. H. Belamy; music by e.
w. Glover. The music is rather too
martial Tor the solemnity Of the wordsl;
the music 10 good, but words no: so well
adapted to the air
Grand Polka di Bravoura, by Gull
laume Ruhe, Excellent, but difficult,
and requires much study and practice,
to execute well 1t is better suited lor
finished performers.
Bird OF Beauty; music by Miss M.
b. Scott Pretty ballad, charming
melody, but no, well carried out con-.
mences in "A ballad style, and runs into
kind Of Tyrolean finale.
Banquet Polka. Well marked, but
rather commonplace melody F; an ex.
ceIIeDt dancing piece, and easy for
performers.
All the above are for sale by w. IL
Peek, 80 Thames street.
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Gon9ress.
WAsHiNoroS, March IA.

WAsHiNoroN, March IA.
SENATE.-The Senate met at tho
usual hour.
Seuator Pratt Of Maryland presented
a memorial from the citizens Of Balti-
more urging upon Congress the adop-
ton oi measures for improving the
navigation OF the Patapsco river.
The memorial was referred to
special committee.
Senator Everett submitted memo
rial containing the signatures Of $500
clergymen demonstrating agains, the
passage OF the Nebraska bill.
When Mr.. Everett resumed his seat
Mr.. Douglass took the floor and de-
nounced the memorialists, impugned
their motives and characterised The
charge that the passage Of the Nebras-
ka bill was breach OF faith, as base
faIsehood, designed Tor political effect.
Senator Houston replied warmly and
eloquently defending the right Of the
petitioners and the course they had pur
sued.
He said it was evident that the peti
TONERS at least thought there was soms-
thing radically wrong in the bill,
otherwise they would not have taken
their present action.
He denied there was anything mon.
strous in the mel orial in question. He
had on that very floor himself denounc-
ed the bill as fl gran, and unwarran-
table breach Of faith on the part oi',his
Government toward the Indians as well
as an open violation Of the compromise
Of 1920.
lie had predicted the excitement
which had followed the discussion OF
the bill. Senators had denied that
there was any excitement on the sub
ject, but the assertion was untrue
Three thousand ministers Of the Cos
pei hal protested against the bill
Does not this show the excitement that
exists and do you no, III nk that j,
will increase
H,uss.-Mr. Appleton Of Me, pre-.
sented an immense petition signed by
clergymen, opposing and denouncing
the repeal OF The Missouri Coup omise.
The petition was 25 feet in length.
MIR. Boyce Of South Carolina objee.
ed TO the petition being received.
The Joint resolution explanatory oi
the law regulating the number OF ca
dets at the Wes, Point NJ litary Acade.
my was fixed.
After an IN fiectual attempt to 20 in
10 committee of the whole, the bill
granting lands 10 thu state Of Wiscon'
sin for rail road purposes. was taken mp.
Washington, March IL.
Dispatches have hcen received by
Government from tie authorities ex
pIanatory OF the seizure o. the Black
Warrior, and expressing regret at its
nee assity. 1t is therefore understood
that the President will settle the matter
without referring it TO Congress at all.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
TRE LAMpLionTER. Boston. John p.

u
Jewett, & Co, 1854.
This popular and extraordinarily in
terestIng work 10 from the pen Of Miss
Eliza Cummings, daughter OF Judge
Cummi gs, of orchesler, Massachu-
setts ! the young lady is only about 20
years OF age, and Is said TO be peculiar
ly gifted.
The Lamplighter is a romance Of ahou,
500 pages. Il i, founded upon the lie
OF poor little deserted and abused
child, such as Dickens 10 fond of des-
eribing. aud the early scenes Of li'tle
'Gurty's life, as portrayed in the Lamp
lighteI, are as deeply affecting as some
Of his best sketches. The little girl Is
adopted by benevolent 'Lamplighter,'
whose character 9 extremely well dee.
cribed, and the part Of the book which
follows her domcsucatisn with her kind
guardian The gradual working Of good
influences upon the evil elements Of her
character, are among the best portions
Of the book. Few persons having read
these first chapters VII he willing 10
put aside the book, till they have trac.
ed the little heroine, through her early
faults and trials, till she stands before
them The perfect woman, noby plann-
ed
This work gives the most indubitable
evidence Of great mental power, md
knowledge OF the world 10 an extent iha:
10 not often seen in one 80 young ns the
fair aulhoress. She has done more than
well-most nobly-in this her frat ef.
fort and the enthusiastic man er in
which her production has been received
by the press gene ally, should be an In
eentive to urge her on 10 other literary
efforts. She has all the elements OF 9
MUS and talent, and she should well i'm
prove these gifts oi God. The book 10
issued in fine style by the publishers II
has already had a tremendous ssle.
For sale by w. II. Peek and G. K.
Hsmmett Jr
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so- The Democrats, as was expected,
have carried New Hampshire.

Ut Senator Douglas, IN a recent
speech iD the Senate abused, in II mos,
vulgar and uncaIled.ior manner, more
Ihan three thousand clorgy OF New
England, because they sent a protest 10
Congress against the passage Of the
Neb aska Bill and yet no New Eng.
land senator could be found to defend
these highly respectable and worthy
ministers of the Gospel Irom the black
guard attacks Of Douglas, who is won.
drously Puard up with consr iousness
Of his imagined greatness. Senator
Houston, OF Texas, however. came to
the rc.cue, and very hanJ7omeIy de-
Tended the clergy OF New England from
ii attacks of this li:tc bag OF wind -
Surely, we live in strange times wh'n
Texas has to furnish man to de.end
the clergymen Of New England from
the uncnlled attacks Of Douglas :here
is not one Of these clergymen who would
not feel insulted TO be called the friend
Of this same Senator Douglas,
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'VERMS--$2 in advance, or 1926
at the end Of The year.

Ar MIR. Rodpan having drclIued the
Wing Illumination inr Lieut. Governor, +,
the comu.itlee To fill vacancies have
nominated ior that Office the Hon. John
j. Reynolds, Of North klngsiown. Mr..
Reynolds is the Senator IRON that town,
and has had several years experience
in the General Assembly, He is n
'horough-going Wing IN all respects
and Is n man who has always been true
and faithful to the principles OF the
party. In the western part OF the State,
where he is well Known, h. is very pop.
ular, and has often been elected 10 the
Assembly from that town when 10 9th.
er Whig could be he will make All
excellent vote, and will be the next
Lieut.. Governor oil this State,-and he
will make an excellent officer.
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when the claimant shall appear. have a
trial and offer his proofs, il deprives him
OF the use OF his property and TAILS TO
surround him with all the safeguard.
necessary Tor the protection oi the limo.
cent. He should be informed OF the
charge upon which his property is held
and have time TO prepare his defence
and u meet his accusers iace to face.
Another and more formidable objec-
lioD Is. that supposing the owner has
iull notice to appear before the magIs-
trate, no PROVISION Is made for n trial.
The statute say that unless the owner
can show that the liquors are wrongful
ly kept from him. they shall be destroy
ed; no such trial is had as can satisfy
the Bill OF Rights in regard to the pro-
lection ofpropcrty.
The section supposes that primd f.
cid case ol unlawful possession OF liquor
is made out AT The time of seizure, but
this pT,md fdcid case 10 only the oath OF
The complainants Of their belief, but no
such proof could he good on a trial, r-
respective OF the time, place and cir
Gu stances. which are not required IN
the commencement Of the proceedings
These objections also applying to IL
quors o. other persons in the same
warehouse not alluded TO in the COM
plant, which can be seized under this
section IN direct violation oi the Bill Of
Rights.
The 10th section granting the right
OF appeal from the sentence Of confis-
cation and destruction was considered,
but 1t did not in the opinion Of The Court
avail to render the proceedings under
The l4ih section constitutional.
Another question TO be decided in the
case was the liability OF the officer, the
defendant in The present, suit. He acted
under the warrant OF IL magistrate, but
this could not shield hun from the cou-
sequences where the process is wrong
and The magistrate has no jurisdiction
as IN the present case, when the Law is
unconstitutional and void.
The next case was the appeal case OF
Moses AIbro OF Fall River IRON judg-
ment under the same section and which
is reversed Tor the same reason as the
above viz: the unconsttulionallty OI
the l4lh section oi the law.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23

n-The second annual Ball Of Aquid-
neck Engine Company No. 3, took
place at their Hall on ucsday evening.
The Hall was beautifully decorated, and
was well filed with an agreeable com.
pany Of beautiful ladies and gallant
gentlemen. The music was by Greene's
Harp Bana the dancing was continued
until about four o'clock. The arrange
ments Of the munagers were excellent,
and everything passed off TO the entire
satisfaction OF all concerned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23
DThe adjourned Term Of the Su

D-The adjourned Term Of the SUI
preme Court Judge Halle presiding, was
held in this city Friday aI,etnoon.-
The Judge received letter from Judge
Brayfon, stating lha, his own engage
men,s and those Of Judge Greene were
such that they could not be here. The
Writ Of QUO Warraafo was continued
nisi, with the understanding that Judge
Halle should consult with his associates
ne to hearing the matter in some other
County, a, the earliest possible day
The Court then adjourned.
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WASHINGTON, March 6.

SEHATE.-The Senate met at the
usual hour.
Senator Wade gave notice OF an
amendment to the Homestead bill, grant.
ing land to foreigners hereafter coming,
as well as those already here.
The Senate then resumed the case
Of Mr.. Phelps's right to his seat.
Senator Mason spoke adversely to the
same.
Housr.-Mr. Giddings,of Ohio, moved
to reconsider the reference Of the Presi.
dents message relative to the seizure Of
the Black Warrior.
Mr.. G. condemned the grounds taken
by the Executive and defended the
course pursued by the Spanish authori-
ties.
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RuvrAIo March ID.

A mob at Erie tore up the Railroad
track again yester day afternoon, in con-
sequence of the Company running their
trains through on the connected tracks.
The Sheriff has made his appearance
and exhorted the people TO desist, but
they hustled hum away. Several Of the
prominent leaders in the former riots
also tried to dissuade the mo1 from vio-
lence, but were not needed A break
of about mile has been made trough
Erie.
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CONCORD, n. H., March l6.
u7 The New Orleans Cre.een, op.

UP The New Orleans Crescent op-
poses the Nebraska bill because II will
do the South no good, and is designed
to inurc only to the advantage OF Presi-
dent Pierce or Senator Douglas. 1t
concludes thus -
Hark ye, gentlemen Of the Souih !
When.you were Stronger, you got tho
old compromise; now, when you are
weaker, you had better stick to ii. Nay,
stick TO all the compromises for be
assured that the next sgitatior Tint is
to say, this, If you are drawn into it,
will, in all human probability, be Ihc
last. There will never be another COM
promise; rely on ,ha, easy prophecy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23

AUTHORIZES OF THE LAMPLIGBTER.-
The Lamplighter is creating a very
great sensation in the reading world
The work was written by Maria Cum
mings, Of Dorchester. The Transcript
thus refers 10 her:
Miss Cummings is twenty.three
years of age, rather below the usual
feminine height with bust inclined to
iullness, and possessing a prolusion Of
rich auburn hair. Her coun,enance is
marked with intellect, she has a broad
and full forehead, indicative Of mental
power, mouth not peculiarly marked,
and a general expression Of amIaoIIity
and meditation. Her eyes are the most
striking feature OF her counleDance, iull.
deep, and very expressive"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23

GAYETIEs IN Pans. M. Gallairdet,
writing 10 the French Courier under
date Of the 10th ult., thus refers 10 the
first great ball TO be given at the French
court:-
Alter tomorrow the court gives lis
first Ball costume. All the invited
guests, irrespective Of age or sex, are
to appear disguised, save the Emperor,
whose dignity would not, Of course, adj
nit of such thing. The pathological
quadrille, which is to be performed by
the first ladies ofthe court, has presented
considerable difficulties in the way OF
completing the arrangements. II 10
asked who shall represent Venus =
This character is one that could only
be assumed, both IN right and in tact,
by the empress who is truly queen of
beauty. But, influenced by feelings as
well OF propriety as modes,y she has de.
cIined. She will not figure as a god
dess, a, all, but will appear as a simple
mortal habited in n Greek costume
The princess Malhilde will represent
Juno but the Olympus Of the Tullle-
ries, deprived Of Jupiter and Venus, wi |
be little more than Olympus deserted
1t is true indeed, that in compensation
for this there will in all probability he
iound more than one Vulcan.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23

Mr.. w. a. MAcrARLASD has pur-
chased Montpelier, The former residence
of Jamrs Madison, the fourth President
NJ The Unltcd States. We are glad
that THE estate has fallen into the hands
ora ymginian, aud it is TO be hoped
ina, a suitable monument may now be
erected over the remains OF yirginias
eminent statesman and patriot.
Alexandra Gaz.
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A DRuNKEN SEsATE.-The Wash
ington corresp lent of the New York
Times says: A glance from the Senate
gallery at midnight on Friday revealed
The disgraceipl fact, that more than one
Of its members had forgotten in their
cups, all oT,heir dignity and not little
Of the propreties OF a delIberative body.
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New Hampshire Election.

CoNcoRD, n. II. March l6.
The returns up to the present hour
show the election 10 the House ol 1l9
Democrats and lis opposition. The
towns to hear from last year returned
4S Democrats, l6 opposition and 10 no
choice.
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n The London Quarterly Review
and the Westminster Review for Janu-
ary contain their usual variety oi
choice and valuable articles Tor sale a
the bookstores.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23

SUDDEN UrArH OF Isaac JONES, ESQ.
1t is Just stated to us that Mr. Jones
died suddenly TIN, morning. l. st eve
nIng he was in apparent good health
Mr.. Jones was highly respectable and
wealthy citizens. son oi the late Joshua
Jones. He married Mary, slJes, daugh-
ter of the late John Mason.
The family is large one, well known
in our fashionable circles, both here and
at Newport, Saratoga. and the death
will bring mourning unto a large circle
OF relatives and irisnds.-[N. Y. Ex-
press.
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III Among the recent contirmaiions
by the United States Senate, Is that OF
Elisha Atkins, as Surveyor Of the Gus.
toms, at Newport.
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40 A gentleman, the other day, visi

90 A gentleman, the other day, visit.
ing a school, had a book put into his
hand for the purpose Of examining a
class. The word inheritance occur
ring, the querist asked
What is inheritance Z
Answer-'Patrimony.'
What is patriniony z
Notwithstanding left by a Iather.'
'wha, would you call it il left by
mother
Answer Matrimony.'
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D, The New York Herald states
that fifteen thousand loads Of filth were
removed from the streets Of that city on
Nc pday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-23

uTAlexander Smith. the new Scotch
poet, isa pattern drawer ior muslin
work
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~ Bishop Potter has refused TO
lecture before the Young Mems hsso-
citation. The cause was, Miss Lucy
Stone had preceded him as lecturer,
and Miss A. l.. Brown was to follow
Many persons are Of the opinion that
the RI. Rev. Father did perfectly right
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SECOND DISPATCH.

CONCORD, March Is, p. M.
The latest returns received this N or
nlng show pretty eonclusively that the
Wings and Free Sellers have carried
opposition members elected, and among
the Democrats are At least a dozen who
are opposed TO the present Administers
ton.
The Democrats generally give up the
House, which defeats the election OF
their Senators.
Dover has elected full opposition
ticket to the Legislature, with John 2.
Hale at its head.
CONCORD, N. H., March l6.
The returns are now hourly coming in
They give a different complexion 10 the
result OF the election Il an was first in
dlcated. They show Whig and Free
Soil gain Of 81 over last year, thus
wiping out the Democratic maj ority and
leaving the opposition ahead. l57
Wings ani Free Sellers are elected,
l54 being majority of the House. Pa
ker's majority for Governor cannot eI-
ceed 1900. Martins majority las, year
was 5000. Dover elects 6 Whi.s 10 The
Legislature, OF whom one Is John P.
Hale.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-20
CENTRE FoUNDRY. .
., !, J. q. a. J:.BAGGs, .,,. Z:

z=..,..s No. "a Main ST. Centre wheeling,
aI os, constantly on hand an latest
Of Parlor, Shop and Cooking Stoves. Their 'Westsrn
yirginian coal stove, cannot be surpassed By nny
thing ever int oduced Into the city They have sold 150
them within the last months, pledsng thenseycst
take them back did not give sasfaction and have
never had one returned iBi Tig.-3aE zGj mo-; "
also keep on hand the latest style
Arch Crates warranted equal TO auy made in this cty
also cast Iron Sinks, and variety artiees the
FoundI line, which will be soil low for cash. 81
attention will be paid to II kinis OF
w WOTk, syyt ting