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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-21

To the Ladies.
TINE undersigned has just received sup
J. ply of the celebrated Persian Essence
Hedyosmia, the most elegant perfume for
imparting 10 the handkerchief very agree
able and lasting odor.
Also Toilet Soap, Bay Rum, Cologne
Water, Extracts Hair Oils Pomatums, Cos
metics, Combs and Brushes For sale cheap
by VIM. BOGEL, Druggist.
mar-25-lY. Lafayette street.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-21

Sundries.
100 Boxes Palm Soap.
lOV so do. Star Candles.
10 barrels Creole Rice,
tierces Carolina do.
1000 pounds plain s. C. Hams.
so barrels superior s. L. Flour.
1000 bags Bran, Oats & Corn.
Received within the past week and for
sale at the lowest current market rates for
the cash by JOSHUA BEAL.
mar-2s-tf. Opposite the Harvey House
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-21

DALM SOAP.-50 boxes No. !, Palm
L Soap, good article for the trade or
families, just received and for sale by.
mar 2. JOSHUA BEAL.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

DOn Thursday evening John G. Sake,
ESQ, of Vermont, delivered a Poem before
the Mechanics Association, TO crowded
audience, the Church being entirely filled F;
many ladies and gentlemen were unable to
obtain seats. His subieci. was "New Eng
land" it was noble production, and con-
tuined manly and sensible thoughts clothed
in appropriate and beautiful language. AT
the close, by request, Mr.. SAKE kindly re-
cited his humorous and instructive poem,
which has already been published, "The
Proud Miss Mac Bride" which was reciey-
ed with great favor. The evenings en-
tertainment gave much satisfaction,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

THE Sous OF THE CzAR AT SEBAsTo-
POL The following is an account of the
two sons of the Car, who have lately join
ed the Russian army in the Crmea "The
two Grand Dukes, sons of the Emperor
Nicholas, whose arrival at Sebastopol is
mentioned in General Canrobert's report of
the battle of the 5th ult., hold high rank in
the Russian Army. The Grand Duke
Nicholas, third son OF the Emperor, is
23 years of age. lie is inspector general!
of the engineering department., aid-de-camp
of the Emperor, titular colonel of regi-
mcni of dragons, of regiment Of grena-
dicrs, and OF the regiment Of curassiers Of
Astrakan. lie is, besides proprietor Of the
second regiment of Austrian hussars, and
chief Of the 9th regiment of prussian cuir-
assiers. The Grand Duke Michael, fourth
son of the Gar, is twenty-five years OF age.
lie has the title Of quarter master general
Of the artillery, is commander Of the Cd
brigade OF artillery Of the Emperor, colonel
of regiment of lancers, of q regiment Of
dragoons, and Of regiment OF horse chas-
seurs. lie is, moreover, proprietor OF the
twenty-sixih regiment of Austrian infantry,
and chief of the fourth regiment of Prus-
sian hussars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

THE LATE CHARLES KEMDLr - The
death of this gentleman was announced in
our telagraphic summary OF yesterday morn
ing. lie died at the advanced age OF 81,
having been born in the year l775, the
same year in which his illustrous sister MR..
Siddons, made her first appearance!at Drury
Lane. lie appeared first on the stage
at,the Sheffield Theatre, as Orlando in "As
YOU Like it," lie did not make decided
impression, in the first years Of his public
performance, but gradually worked his way
up till he came to be regarded as one Of
the brightes, ornaments of his proiession.-
When Mr.. John Kemble purchased a share
of the Covent Garden theatre, in 1903, Mr..
Siddons and Mr.. Charles Kemble both be-
came members Of that company, and he re-
mained attached to Covent Garden for a
number Of years. His visit TO this country
with his accomplished daughter, rather
more than twenty years ago, is remember
cd with pleasure bysmany. For several
years past he has not appeared in public,
except to give a series Of readings, but al
most to the last day of his life, he was well
known in private society az one Of the
most cheerful and intelligent companions
Notwithstanding that Tor the last few
years he had suffered severely ilom deaf
ncss.-Boston Adv.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21
HERALD OF THE Times
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MoRfiNG,
No IA Thames Street.
CRANsTON. s. NORMAN.
TER RNIS--$2 in advance, or $2,2d
at the end Of the year.

uThe Supreme Court appoint the iol-
lowing named Justices of the Peace to ad-
nit to bail in their respective counties, per-
sons imprisoned in any States Jail upon
criminal process, except for treason, mur-
der, robbery, rape, arson and burglary un-
Ill further order, viz.
Newport County George Vaughn,
BENJAMIN b. Rowland.
Providence County-Thomas c. Greene
William Sanford, Thomas Durfee, William
Knowles, William Il. Peck, Horace A.
Manchester.
Washington County-Benjamin Hull
Elisha r. Potter, Wilkins Updike.
Kent County-Sias Weaver, William
Bodhsh.
Bristol County - Samuel Randall
Henry Ward ell, hason w. Pearce.-
Prov Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

"Nor THE MAs."-A few days sinceswe
announced the marriage Of gentleman Of
Newport, whom we supposed was the editor
of The Ne,cs, but it proves to be another gem
tleman of the same name. We are inclined
to be glad of the mistake for the Colonel is
too good gallant to lose from the bachelor
ranks at present, and we are confident that
the ladies would sincerely regret his mar
riagc, and exclusive devotion to any one
of their sex. The social attractions of
Newport still remain unimpaired, Colonel,
we again extend our congratulations and
right hand Of fellowship. Boston Bee.
Our friend Marsh having made the above
handsome apology for the wrong done us,
and being satisfied that he is truly pentent,
we choeriully grant him absoluIon how
does that word absolution sound 10 your
Know Nothing" car, brother Marsh
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

The business community in this city
were surprised this morning to learn that
one of the largest and most extensive dry
goods houses in Pearl street, enjoying high
reputation in all sections of the United
States and Canadas, had failed and gone
into chancery. The liabilities Of the firm. are
between 81 5000 and S2,Ooo,Ooo They
are reported to owe one commission house
in Milk street $l76,OO0 another $l5l,-
600 and there are several others who are
creditors for about fifty thousand dollars
each. The failures at the South
and West and the utter impossibility OF col
lectng the vast sums due them, is the cause
assigned for this suspension. 1t is the lar
gest failure of the season in Boston"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

BosToN WATER.-The impurities OF the
Cochtuate water in Boston are traced by
Prof. Horsford and Dr. Charles Jackson,
TO the presence Of decayed vegetable mat
ter, leaves of trees, &C., and not to the
pipes or any animal substance in the water,
although in some few cases fishes may have
been found in the main distributing pipes.
Ii is supposed because water sealed in
tanks ard jars becomes pure that the freez-
ing up of the lake will make the water
more pure, and it is noted by DIR. Jackson
tha since the aqueduct was laid, Cochitu-
ate water has been gradually improving
and now does not contain but little more
than half as much solid matter per gallon
rs it did in lS45.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

A MEDICAL SATiRE.-"Doesticks," the
unique satirist who is now exciting as much
notice as "Fanny Fern" did in the outset
of her career, makes in one Of his letters
severe hit at the mercenary quacks OF The
country He has invented new medicine,
wonderful "cure ALL" He says :-"The
hand which hereafter writes upon the rec
ord of Fame the name of Sands, Townsend,
Moflat, Morrison and Brandreth, must also
inscrbe, side by side, with these distin-
guished appellations, the no less brilliant
cognomen of the undyng Doesticks. Emu
lous of the deathless notoriety which has
been acquired by the medicinal worthless
just mentioned, also resolved TO achieve a
name and fortune in the same reputable
and honest manner. Bought gallon of
tar, cake OF beeswax and frkin of lard
and in twenty-one hours presented to the'
world the first batch of 'Doestick's Patent
SelfActing Four-Horse-Power Balsam,
designed to cure all diseases of mind, body
or estate, to give strength to the weak, mo-
ney to the poor, bread and butter to the
hungry, boots to the barefoot, decency to
blackguards, and common sense to the
Know-Nothings. 1t acts physically, NOR
ally, mentally, psychologically, physiologi-
caly and geologically, and it is intended
to make our sublunary sphere blissiu
paradise.
81 have not yet brought il TO absolute
perfection, but even now it acts with inn
mensc force, as you will perceive BY the
testimonials and records ofmy own indlyid-
ual experience. You will observe that |
have resorted to the usual manner OF pre-
pairing certificates which is, to be certain
that all those intended for eastern circula-
ton shall seem to come f;om some former
ly unheard ofplace in the west, while those
sent TO the west shall be dated at some
place forty miles cast of sunrise"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

THE WISE SERVANT OF THE ScMPTURcs.
The n. Y Evening Post narrat es sin
gular circumstance. A cashier of bank,
not hundred miles from Wall street, found
lis funds 100000 short, at time when
mis- accounts were about to be examined
He consulted an attorney friend, who dis
covered that he had no property available
to convert to cash to cover the deficit, and
advised him to take 100000 more,-
then, when the discovery took place, he
would have romclhing to negotiate with,
with the directors, and induce them 10 re-
frain from public expose. The cashier
,ook the advice-and the money. The dis
covery occurred, he compromi led with
them for 100000, and neither the stock
holders nor the public knew anything OF the
matter. Resigning his situation, he lived
respected by all, on his fortune, the other
S30O,OO0,a and died during the current year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21
NEWPORT r.. l. MORNING DECEMBER 2, 1854
LOWS SrRArAeEms.-The Tribunal of

LOVES STRATAGEMs-The Tribunal OF
Correctional Police lately tried man
named Morand for robbery. He had, tap
peared, fallen in love with Msdemolseile
Celine; bnt she would not consent to look
favorably on his passion, unless ne would
furnish room for her. As he was without
farthing in the world, and had not even
pac" to lodge himself, her requirement
was not easy to fulfil. However, he set iils
wits to work, and hit upon plan for getting
supply of furniture. He went to re-
spectacle hotel and demanded room on the
first fsor ,because,he said he had recicvet n
injury in the foot which prevented him from
going up higher. His appearance did not
seem particularly promising to the concierge
and she called on him to pay in advance,or
at least to leave something as pledge.
"It often happens" said she, that peo-
pie without sou in the world take cham
ber,and 90 off early the next morning with
out paying so leave your boots, which APP
pear to be good, and then am sure you
cannot go awayr
| He consented to leave his boots. In the
dead of the night, he, by means Of cords Sc
crcted beneath his blouse, let down into the
street the mattrass, bed, bedding, chairs,
table, clock, and everything else the room
contained and they were all carried of
by all accompice. The man then let him
self down into the street. But as it struck
him that it would be inconvenient TO walk
without his boots, he resolved 10 get them.
Knocking loudly at the door, he cried:
"Opcn-open some man is letting down
! furniture from The Window
"What window 2" cried the coincergc,
opening the door.
Con the first floor 2"
"Oh, that is the fellow who came in last
night suspected him!" cried tho woman
and she rushed up stairs.
The man then quietly took his boots,
which were in ihe lodge, and walked off,
The ext morning he wrote flaming epis'
tie to M'lle Cellne, offering her the furni-
ture and his heart. But the police got a
clue to his whereabouts, and arrested him.
| The tribunal condemned him to year i'm
| prsonment-- Galignani. --.-.-----
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

STATE OF MAINk VS.. ii. G.. CoLE.-We
learn by a special telegraphic despatch to
this paper from Portland, that on the 18th
inst, in the Supreme Judicial Court, Judge
Shepley presiding, all the indictments Ccn
in numbe) pending against ii. G. Cole un.
der the Maine Law, were quashed, and the
property seized in his possession ordered to
be restored. Our readers will remember
that minute report of this case appeared
in the Chronicle some time ago.-Boston
Chronicle
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

A SEVEN YEARS SLEEP.-We copy the
following excellent story from the Roches-
ter Union.
A Cwioue Surprise-A Seren Years
Sleep.-A letter from San Francisco to
Mr.. r. r. Harris, Of this city, from his
brother, relates a curious incident that oc-
CURED there short time since, which we
do not rccolect having seen in print. Her
Britannia Majesty's exploring ship Plover,
arrived at San Francisco a short time
since from the Polar Sea, where she had
been ice bound since l847.
When she left San Francisco, some
years ago, it was mere trading station, re-
sorted to by a few vessels in pursuit Of
hide, and the town or place conta ned only
a few adobe houses. The captain and
crew Of the Plover expected to find the
same San Francisco, in 1854, that they left
in Is47. The captain, therefore, sailed
into the bay without pilot, and approach
ed the city in the evening. lie was much
amazed at the numerous lights he saw
When he awoke from his droaW of sew
en- years the next morning, he found no
bic city occupying the site of the ancient
San Francisco. lie had known nothing Of
the Mexican war, and cessiou Of California
TO the United States, and the many other
great events that had taken place during
the time he had been locked up in the fro
zen regions Of the North.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

Hors.--A correspondent of the Vermont
Chronicle is anxious about raising hops
His neghbors reap great gains from the
hop cuture-one had cleared $1,000 from
three acres. The Chronicle Correspond
ent wants to culture hops, but fears that by
so doing he couldn't gloriiy God, because
hops are frequently made into beer. The
editors Of the Chronicle vety properly tell
heir correspondent that hops are often
used for other and legitimate purposes,
while corn, that everybody cutiyates with
out scruple, is to a great extent converted
into intoxicating drinks. The growing of
hops has become an institution in Schoharic
and Olsego counties, New York. The
high prices ruling for the past year have
made five acre hop yard yield more clear
money than two hundredacre farm. MIR.
Edridge, near Sharon, has yard of ten
acres. From this little patch he has gather
ed hops enough during the season Just
closed to sell for $1,000. The most of
them have been sold 10 Albany brewers
In Schoharie almost every farmer is turn
ing his attention to this very remunerativc
crop.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

Ihlloyay's Ointment and Pills the best
Remedies for Bad Legs, and all kinds Of
Wounds.-The surprising sale OF these III
valuable medicines in every part Of the
civilized world is one of the most convln-
cling proofs of their efficacy in curing bad
leg, old wounds, scrofula, and diseases OF
the skin. Thousands of people who suffer-
cd from these dreadful maladies have been
cured by their use after every other remedy
failed and it is fact beyond dispute that
there is no disease, however obstinate, but
that may be shortly eradicated by these
wonderful medicines; therefore the afflicted
should try Holoway's Ointment and Pills.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

SMITHSONIAN INsTlTUTIoN.-lt is said by
the telegraph, from Washington, that "it is
understood that resolutions will be offered
in the House for inquiry into the manage
ment and utility of the Smithsonian lnstitu-
ton, and as to the expediency of abolishing
it and returning the bequest by which il
was founded" 1t is not impossible that
such resolutions may be offered, but not at
all probable that they would receive a ia-
yorable consideration within or out of Con-
gress.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

Or The editor of the Providence Post
appears anxious to know what points were
raised in regard to the legality of the pro-
ceedngs in the liquor cases, in this city, at
the late session of the Court Of Common
Pleas inasmuch as he seems TO be good
deal disturbed about the matter, and feels
a peculiar interest about enforcing the
Maine Law in this city, we will cheerful
ly inform him what the difficulty was in
the cases in question. Three points were
raised in the different cases. The first
was, the complainant had not entered into
recognizance with surety, for costs, in the
lower Court, as the law requires ; this was
contended to be fatal by the counsel for the
Dft's,and the Court sustained the objection,
and dismissed the complaint. The second
was, that the complaint alleged that the
DIT. sold &C., without having been duly
appointed an agent to sell, &C., by the
City Council of Newport, = while the law
declares that the agents shall be appointed
by the Manor and Aldermen. We took the
record as we found it, and when it alleged
that the DIT. was not appointed by the City
Council, power not authorized by law to
appoint, therefore, non conStat that the DTS.
we're not duly appointed by the Mayor a d
Aldermen, the only appointing power under
the law. The objection was sustained by
the Court, and the cases dismissed. Tho
third was, that in some of the cases the
complaint was made by the City Marshal,
and he did not enter into recognizance with
surety, according to the requirements of
the law, as he should have done. The
18th section of the Act provi des that the
city marshall city sergeant and city watch
men of the city of Providence, the Sheriff
and deputy Sherills of the several counties,
and the town sargeants and constables OF
any town, may make complaint without ell
tering into rccognizance for costs. But in
ihis case, the Marshal of this city not COM
ing within either Of the above provisions,
should have entered into rccognizance in
| the same manner as if he had been prl-
vate or citizen complainant. The objection
was sustained by the Court, and the CON-
plants dismissed. "hese mistakes were
eli de in ,h .m Cour'
below, and, of course, could not be reme-
died in the appellate Court. AL the CON-
plants in this city for violation of the Maine
Law were and are conducted by the saga
cious and astute "City Solicitor" Mr.. Shelf
fed,-but even his Argus-cye did not dis
cover the blunders and this .the more
surprising from the fact that he is counsel
for the complainants in all The Newport ca
ses, while, at the same time, he defends all
those whom he can get a job from, who
are complained OF in Tiverton, for alleged
violations of the same law. Had he been
aware of the mistakes, he would have NOV
cd to amend the complaints, as far as they
were defective, in the lower court, as pow
/ or is given by this most extraordinary law,
! to a Justice of the Peace, which these one
! idea men, wise lawmakers in the General
Assembly who voted for the law, did not
dare trust the Supreme Court with.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The KSIcKTRBocKER GALLERY. New
York Samuel Hueston. 1855.

The KSIcKrRBocKER GALLERY. New
York Samuel Hueston. 1855.
This is by far the most splendid Annual
or Gift-Book which has ever been publish
ed in this country. Some time ago mum
Der of literary gentlemen in New York
made arrangements for its publication, as a
testimonial of respect to Lewis Gaylord
Clark, Esq, the amiable and accomplished
editor of the Knickerbocker Magazine. Mr.
&. has edited this able and valuable Maga-
zine for quarter of a century, and he has
not been as successful in pecuniary point
OF view as his talents and industry entitled
him to be. The object of the orginators
of the present volume was to present MIR.
Clark with the profits of the work, as tes-
tmony Of respect for his many excelen-
cies of heart and mind. The profits will be
appropriated in building a cottage for Mr..
G.. on the banks of the hudson. The vol
ume contains portrait of MIR. Clark, and
view of the cottage which is to be built
Also excellent kenesses of Al Of our most
distinguished literary men, each of whom
have contributed an original prose or poeli-
cal article; the contents are, therefore, en-
tirely original, and are among the best ell
forts of their respective authors. Taken as
whole it is rare collection Of the wri-
ting, of some Of our best authors. The
work is got up in the most magnificent and
superb style, and will make a noble and
valuable Gitt-Book; it is not only mere
Annual, because it will always be desira-
BILE book
TX. Stickney, Providence, is the sole
agent for this State; those who desire the
book must order it from hm,--he is also
prepared TO supply the trade. Mr.. Slickney
is doing dn extensive business, and we are
satisfied that dealers can obtain W atevcr
books they may desire at an earlier day
and at a lower rate from him than they can
Of the publishers, because he purchases in
large quantities, and is satisfied with small
profits.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

a. A rumor was started III Wall Street,
New York, yesterday, that ono ofthe Rhode
Island banks would have to suspend OIL ac-
count of the failure of Hill, Carpenter g.
Co. We have taken pains to ascertain tie
facts from tho highest authority. The
Providence banks will not probably lose
anything, being I'll projected by good en-
dorsers. The 5ankia the country that
holds most Of their paper, and is probably
the one referred to, has a capital Of over
100000, an from $4,000 to $4,000 Of
their papers, all with another name. Tho
indebtedness Of Hill, Carpenter s. Co. is
not exactly ascertaincd, but is estimated IT
$5O0,OOO. A large portion of this is held
by capitalists, who have bought il in tho
street, at the current rates. There is no
reason to suppose that this failure, which
has been greatly exaggerated, will carry
down any other house here, and it is GER
tain that none of our banks will even be
crippled by it.-PrOr. Jurn l..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21
KAysAs.-A Mr.. Dodson, Of Georgia

KAYsAs.-A Mr.. Dodson, Of Georgia,
brother of the editor of The Georgia Er-
aminer, who has settled in Kansas, gives
his views about slavery in that Territory
lie says slavery already exists in Kansas,
and II eds no act of legislation to permit it {;
that it is impossible TO get white labor there,
and they must have slaves; that Missouri
will send half her population there TO pro-
tect the Territory from the control of the
Abolitionists. He adds that slaves hire
readily at from $3.50 to 5000 per annum,
and that Kansas was intended by Providence
for q Slave State.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-21

Loss OF THE WHALEsHlP MEMSoN, OF
NANrucKEr.-The clipper ship Memnon,
owned by Edward Field and others, of Nan
tucket, was set OIL fire by three of the crew
at Paila, South America. Capt Haughton
was on shore at the time. He Immediately
returned, and it was finally deemed prudent
to scuttle the ship. The whaleships Ga
zele and Elizabeth were lying off and on
and, together with the American Consul at
Paita, rendered every assistance in their
power.