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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10
CONGRESSIONAL PRIZE FroHTNG.-l

CONGRESSIONAL PRIZE FroHrNG.-A
Washington despatch Of Tuesday to the
New York Times says mike Walsh was
tbrashed in the House Post Office to-day .by
Mr.. Seward, Of Georgia, to whom he had
applied the epithet Of 'D--d liar Mr..
Seward first raised chair TO knock down
Mike, but the bystsnders seized Il. Where.
upon he struck Mike several blows with
his fist-marking his face badly, and giving
good promise OF one black eye tits pro-
posed to amend the Civil and Diplomatic
bill, by providing for boring-nng in the
Capitol grounds fer the use Of mem
her
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

The Reveille says that orders have been
transmitted to the Naval Yard, Brooklyn. to
Immediately dispatch three Of our heaviest
!ine-of.b battle ships to Hoboken, to demand
ample satisfaction for a most fragrant in
suit offered tp Mr.. Secretary Marcy, by
hanging up pair of breeches with patch
on them. The town will most probably be
bombardcd. As New Jersey is out of the
States, this is decidedly foreign war.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

UJ-It is estimated that since the appear
ance of the cholera at Jessore, in British
India, in 1917, not less than eighteen mil
lions of the human family have fallen VIC
tins to it-about fifteen to sixteen millions
Of whom have died in India and other paris
of Asia, and the remainder in Europe and
America,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

Some ono writes that while Kate and FL
len Batcman were passing week with the
royal children at Windsor Caste the young
Prince Of Wales, taking Katc's hand one
day, said-"Katc, as soon as I'm a man,
mas going to give me the throne, and then
I'LL make you my little wife and Queen"
Miss Kate then Said-"Well, little Wales,
If you be good boy, study hard, and when
you grow up, study some honorable pro-
fession, I'll take ycur case into coasiden.
non"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

boy !" said an exquisite, as he drove up
to an inn and alighted, "extricatc the quad
rupcd from the vehicle, and administer un-
to him a sufficient quantity Of nutriment.
And when:tbe Aurora breaks in the Eastern
horizon, will reward YOU with pecunia-
ary compensation"
BoY-"We're are having the dictionary
boiled for supper, Sir,l after I've had my
share OF il, III .ry and understand you"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

White Block6erries.-The New Albany
Qnd.) Tribune says: "Now, don't laugh
at the seeming incongruity of the thing
A friend of ours from franklin township
laid on our table yesterday fine specimen
of White berries, gathered from the common
blackberry bush. They are equal in flavor
to any blackberry we ever ate, and would
make a splendid preserve"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

GTCol. w. ii. Bissel, one of the Rep
resentalives from Illinois, has addressed
note to his constituents, in which he says
that the state of his health, though it is i'm
proving, will prevent his being candidate
for reelection.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

TA correspondent complains Of much
fast driving, on Broad, East Touro Streets
and the Bath Road, particularly toward
evening he desires US to call the attention
Of the city authorities to this matter, as the
practice endangers the lives of those pas
sing on these streets, particularly those
ofaged persons, females and children.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

EAGER PArRIoTs.--lt is stated that no
less than nire applications wcro made to the
Secretary Of the Interior, for the Office OF
Receiver Of Public Moneys q, Benicis, Cal.
ifornis, on Thursday morning, immediately
after the news Of the murder Of Col. Loripg,
in New York, had reached Washington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

aTDr. Graham, who killed Col. Lorng,
at the st. Nicholas Hotel, in New York, a
few days since, was at the Ocean House in
this city last week, where he remained sew
eral days; he conducted himself with per.
feet propriety while here.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

Col. Fuller Of the N. Y. Mirror, is
spending the Summer at the Ocean House.
lie appears 10 excellent health and spirits,
notwithstanding his s,tgar-cootcd, peniient
reply to Mrs. Stephens scolding communi.
cation in reference to her new book. |
think his opinion of the book remains un-
changed.-Bosion Bee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

One Of the operators Of the House Tele-
graph states that, while repairing the tcle-
graph wires at Fairfield, a few DAYS since, a
live la.l-grown load Was found under the
glass insulator, on the top ola no'c, WHICH
was a chestnut, perfectly smooth, twenty
five feet high, and not near gny tree or
building.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

CoMrRoMIsINc A DIsPUrE.-A portion of
mining territory has been in dispute be-
tween California and Oregon. The miners
hitherto have compromised by voting in
both and refusing to pay taxes in eilher.--
The survey places il in Oregon.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

A list Of deaths by cholera in N. York dur
ing the present season, shows that OF Il to-
tai Of six hundred and thirty, five hundred
and woiwere natives Of foreign countries,
and one hundred and twenty.nine natives Of
this country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

% Some writer gives the following po-
etical version Of the destruction Of Grey
town, by order of the administration -
"Fsther and mother and l,
And ten good soldiers more,
Beat AN old woman stone blind
Ths, couldn't see much before"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

NORTH CARoLlNA.-The returns thus
far of the election held on Thursday, indi-
cate that Dockery, the Wing candidate for
Governor, is elected in \. Carolina. lie
gains largely in several counties.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10
w" Congress adjourned on Friday.

SYMPATHY.-We notice that the presses
of the country are unanimous, in their ex-
pressions of sympathy with Mr.. Fillmore,
who has within year, lost by death wife,
an only daughter, and brother.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

Among the lost laws is the French Spo.
liation Bill. We hope claimants dying dur
ing the recess, will leave strong testament
tary directions to their heirs to follow up
this matter. Government is evidently wait
ing tor them to die off entirely,an we want
to see that mean, swindling game complete
ly blocked.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

A Brave Girl.-We learn that an i'm
pudent fellow ola beggar, went into ia
house in Holmes Hole, few evenings
since, where thereSwas but one person---a
young lady-and expressed desire to stop
over night. The young lady informed him
that he could not stop there, when he delib-
erately seated himself, and Informed her
that be would and should stay in the house
all night The young woman then went to
a bureau in the room, and took therefrom
pistol, placed cap upon the same, and de-
liberatey aimed at the fellows head order
ing him to dccamp at once, or suffer the
consequences. The bcggar took to his
feet, and made tracks at once. AS he
passed out, the lady snapped the pistol at
him, but AZ it was not loaded, the fellow
got off with a whole skin.--Edgarto,Dn
GaRue.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

SERMON OF TIE CHoLERA.-A Rev. Mr..
Westcott delivered sermon in New York
on Sunday, on the Cholera. hs a,prevcn-
tive he recommended temperance, reli-.
gion, and an avoidance of quack medicines
green apples and cucumbers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

D'There were over one hundred arrivals
at the Ocean House on Saturday evening
and Sunday morning. The hotels are oil
full now, and everything is bright and
cheerful.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

AN EDITOR BE-TITLED.-Francis Hall,
the editor of the New York Commercial
Advertiser, has received the degree of Doc
tor of Laws, by the trustees of the Wesle-
van college at Middletown, Connecticut.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

~ Take the hand of the friendless.-
Smile ON the sad and detected. Sympu-
thise with those in trouble. Strive every
where to diiluse around you sunshine and
JOY. If you do this you will surely be be-
loved.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

lI'Among our sumner visitors we no.
tice DR.. S. G. Howe, of Boston, who has
charge of the Perkins institution for the
Blind. DR.. Howe owns beautiful place a
few miles from the city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

PA correspondent complains that the
streets aye in dirty condition, and says
that the principal sweeping is done by la
Dies nice silk dresses she wants the au-
thorties to attend to the matter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

A WATERING PLACE FOR THE CoLoREp
PoPULATroS.-A few miles back Of Xenia,
in the vicinity of Tawawa, the upper-ten-
dom of the dusky shades Of society have a
place of resort fitted up in good style, and
thronged by visitors, called the Louis
House," and popularity known among
''white folks" as the Dumawa House. A
goody number of the colored elite of this
city are in Cincinnati Com
mercial.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

An eminent modern writer, beautifully
says : "1he fountain Of domestic happi.
ness is faith in the virtue of woman. The
foundation of happiness, temporal and eter-
nal, reliance on the goodness of God
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

Among the appointments confirmed BY
tho Senate, on Friday, was that Of Charles
II. Mason, formerly Of Providence. % Ge-
rc,sry Of the Territory Of Washington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

GTMike Walsh and Seward, of Georgia,
had fight, on Tuesday, at the House Post
Office in Washington Mike was the az
gressor and was severely handled.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

Tho Washington Star says that the Pres
idcnt has rendered the appointment of Gov
ernor Of Nebraska to MT. r. Burt, Of
South Carolina.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

w We are constantly indebted to
Mr.. Adams, of the steamer Blackstone,
for Providence papers in advance of the
mail.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

u Don Jose Barrundia, the Minister
Plenipotentiary from Honduras to the L.
S. died in Nav York on Saturday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10
Bp telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Cd.

WASHINGTON, Aug. I'd.
Highly important dispatches have just
been received at the State Department, rel
alive to the Spanish insurreclon.
The news they contain is later than any
received by the press, having been tele-
graphed at the latest moment, before the
steamers departure, by Mr.. Buchanan, our
Minister in England.
The Revolution is reported 70 DC entire
ly successful. The insurgents were victo-
rious in all directions, and new accessions
were daily making TO their ranks.
The Queen has left Madrid--a fugitive.
1t is said she has gone TO Paris.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

sJ-Thc Democrats of Virginia have
nominated Henry A. Wise as their candi-
date for Governor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

UrAmong the visitors at the Ocean
House we notice ex-senator Archer, Of
Virginia.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

UrThe following entries for the grand
Regatta which is to take place here on the
10th, hive already been made -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

UPThe Westminster Review for jolly
contains nine ysluabls articles
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

uTbe Rev. DR.. Woods, If Andover, is
seriously III, and no hopes nrc entertained
Of HE recovery.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

DlsrUnsELL's Railway and Steamship
Guide.
This is the title of a very valuable pocket
Guide Book, giving great deal of accu-
rate and reliable information in regard TO
all the Rail Roads in the u, s. aud Cana
da, and also the steamships sailing for En-
rope, California, &c. Ii is an invaluable
title work for travellers.
For sale by w. ii. Peek.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10
WASHING TON, Aug 9.

WAsNlNGION, aug 2.
The Finance Committee will report to-
day, placing ten millions dollars at the dis
cre'op of the President for the acquisition
of Cuba.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10
HARTFORD, Aug. :

The Liquor Law.-lt was voted to-day
by ballot not to appropriate money from the
town treasury TO purchase liquor for the
town agent, under the new prohibition law.
The majority was l6o. The opponents of
the law are having bonfres in the street on
account of the victory.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

GRAHAm's MAGAZINE for August con-
,ains its usual amount Of valuable reading
matter, and a large number of fine engra-
wings.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

Truth.-"You have summoned me in my
weakness."-General Piercs's Inaugural
Address
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10

GRAHAm's MAGAZINE for Angus, con-
'ains its usual amount Of valuable reading
matter, and large number of fine engra-
wings.
The PoETlcAL WoRKs OF THOMAS CAMP
BELL. With Notes and a Biographical
Sketch. by Rev. w. A. Hill. Boston :
Little, Br8wn e. Co. 1854.
This is another volume of these eminent
Publishers edition Of the British Poets.-
1t is useless to speak of the genius and wri-
tings Of Campbell, for both are appreciated
wherever the English language is spoken
and read. First among the lyric poets of
the world, he stands conspicuous, as
glowing meteor of the age in which he liv-
ed and although some Of his later pro
ductions lsck the hre of his earlier lyrics,
yet they are treasures of literature.
For sale by c. E. Hammstt, Jr. and w.
II. Peck.
The PoETIcAL WoRKs OF SIR THoMRs
WYATT. With a memoir. Boston /:
Little, Brown e. Co. 1854.
Still another volume Of the british Poets,
uniform with the above. This author was
the contemporary and friend of the Earl
Of Surrey, whose poems, from the same
publishers press, we noticed a few days
ago. lie was born in 1909. He was the
particular friend of Anne Boleyn, and many
suppose that strong affection existed be-
tween them. Having joined in the effort to
place Lady Jane Grey on the throne, he
was condemned and executed for high
treason, on the 18th of April, 1854
There is melancholy pleasure in reading
the writings Of this old poet
For sale by w. II. Peek and c. E. Ham.
nett, Jr.
HIsroRY OF CuDA or, Notes Of 4 traveller
in the Tropics; being political, histori-
cal and statistical account of the Island,
from its first discovery to the present
time. By Msturin M. Ballou. Boston I:
Phillips, Sampson g. Co. 1854.
At this particular time when there 10 20
much talk about snnexing Cuba TO the u.
s., both by Government and Fillibusters,
this agreeable book will be read with eres,
interest. The author passed brief period
on the Island; he has given US tho result Of
his personal observations, together with yal
liable statistical information which he has
gathered from the most reliable sources
Ills description Of men, things and customs
is very interesting, and appears % be given
with much candor and justice. The book
is illustrated with many fine views, and is
issued in the be.i stylo Of its liberal pub
fishers il will have an extensive sale.
For sslo by W. II. Peek and c. z. He N.
c,st IT,
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BosTos, Aug. 4

GosTos, Aug.4.
A letter received here from Marseilles,
dated July 10Th, reports that the cholera
was raging i'll that city toa most fearful
extent. Eighty thousand people had left
the city, and The deaths among these left
were averaging 100 per day.
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higher bids for specific modes Of conveyance
where the lowest mode OF conveyance (tat il, horsc
baek) is known TO be insufficient
In all where the lowest grade Of boheycd
10 be sufficient, the lowest bad Will be accepted duly
guaranteed, in preference 10 "siar" specific bid
When the lowest bad bid, and specifics either
mode Inadequate mode Of conveyance, II will
be accepted but set aside for specific bid proposing the
necessary service.
When the bid does specify a mode of conveyance
menn but without such specification IL viii be considered
as proposal for horseback service
20. modification of bid IN any OF It's essential terms
is bid and cannot be received,
interfere with regular competition, after the last hour for
receiving bids N1tf
cheney of guaranors surees without knowing they
persona of sufficient responsibility; and all bidders
guarantors and suretes distinctly notified that on
failure into perform the contracts for the
proposed for in the accepted BIDS their legal liabilities will
be enforced against them.
%. he contracts will be substantially in the forms here
toore used in this Department. except IN the respects par
tcuary mentioned in these nstructons and all railroad
and steamboat the will be required
liver the mails the post Offices at tho ends OF the
and all the intermediate post offices than
eighty rods from the railroad or landing.
3D. Present contractors and persons known at the Depart
men must equally with Others procure guarantors and
certificates of their suciency substantially in the forms
above prescribed The certificates Of sufciency be
signed by postmaster, or judge or clerk of of
record.
Postmasters at the ends Of which they think
the present mode of conveyance inadequate, will weigh the
mail each trip for successive weeks weekly routes
and three weeks other routes, and report the result by
the 10th April, 1854.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
Postmaster General.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
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TRsAsuRX DsFAEqaaKT, January u lcol
Notice Is hereby given holders Of the following described
United States department ID prepared 10 pa
chase any the date hereof and The ns fjune
portions OF Stocks the seven
million dollars in
toned, 10 wits
case any contingent eopeton within The amount stated
preference given in the order Of time IN which said
may The CERTIFICATES duly assigned TO the United
States by parties receive the amount thereof must
this departments upon the receipt Whereof
pree will paid compounded OF the following particulars
!. The par value specified in each certificate
The STOCK Of loan authorized by the act ~
July 1896 edeeabe November 49, 1885, OF six the
authorized 1884, redecmabe 3isi De
eembsr 1862 Of fifteen and half cent The stock OF the
loans authorized by the Of iSI and 1885, aud redeenabe
the former 3st December 1861 and The latter the %
june 1855 Of cent and ON the stock OF The loan
redeenabe 3st Decem
be 1854 Commonly called the Texan indemnify ten cent
ID par certificate from the Isl Of January
1854 settlement the treasury, with the
allowance reach the owne OF days Interest
in addition.
Payment will be made In drafts Treasurer
the Ualed States assistant Boston, New York
OF Philadelphia, as The parties may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE
Jan 3-dtlsJune Secretary Of the Treasury.
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INTRUCTIONS
Us to Special Post Offices.

Postmasters and bidders will particularly notice that the
service special Offices differs entirely from that the
regularly numbered in this respect that the contract
os pay be derived exclusively from the net proceeds
of the office supplied Whi certain sum, to be named by
him that the of proceeds if any, beyond such
be held by the postmaster, subject TO draft OF
this Department and that if the net proceeds fall short Of
the Of the bid agreement the deficiency
in any case be supplied by this Department
Postasters cautioned against employing carriers and
paying the proceeds OF their offices without special
authority from this Department.
Existing contracts and arrangements to the
3O June 1854 and contracts must be made to take
effect on the LIST July, 1854
If no bids be made under this advertisement one
named contractor by the postmaster at special Office
before the LIST july 1854 such office will be reported for
dscontinuance. r
When change of contractor becomes necessary, the
fact should be promptly reported, with the therefor
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FACULTY Hon. Abraham Caruthcrs late OF
judges of Tennessee.
Hon Nathan Greeu late Of the the
of Tennessee.
Hon. Bonfed Ridley, the State.
Judges Carutrs Green their
to the school.
Plan Of nsoiioml. Daily examinations
text books No regular of
daily lessons 1 the progress Of the examinations.
Weekly of and equity which
dents suits Of
sos and prosecute them through all the known actual
The framed require
deeds, wills. all
dcnce In the
which held monthly in class
public
IFS jurors circuit judges, and chancelo ocal
paeties connected
embe and ends third Thursday February The
mences the succeeding Monday In February and
Thursday in July.
Expenses sessonTuiuon fee $50, contingent
fee 81 boarding about books
which can be had in the Lebanon bookstores.
-Four
dents enter advanced class No study
mission There four regular
any time during the collegiate
Theirs is a moot legislature he sch
Number of students the last collegiate eighty
ROBERT L. CARUTHER6,
Feb n-eoly President Board Of Trustees.
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Form Of a bid for supplying Special Post Offices.

/, OF county of
State of hereby propose to
supply the speciai post Office with mails
from often as the Postmaster General s
advertisement for proposals for the dated January 81
1854 requires agreeably the provisions Of the Ah
ton of the of March g. lo25-that is, compensation
be derived exclusively from the proceeds of hostages
collected said special office, including the postage let
and papers prepaid by stamps and not TO exceed
the sum of dollass per annunl.