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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER. BY FL
len Louise Chandler. Boston Phil
lips, Sampson & Co. 1854.
This is a quaint title, and in one
sense indicates the contents OF the book.
Ii 10 q collection OF articles IN prose and
verse which have appeared from time
to time in the Magazines aud newspa-
pers Of the day. The author 10 n your
lady about nineteen years OF age, and
IA these eHorts she has given the clear
est evidence oil talents OF high order
she has already won an excellent repu-
tation, and she gives promise ofhigher
aud nobler things in he future. Her
style is pure and correct and her sen.
tences are well rounded. Every story
aud sketch inculcates an excellent NOR.
al, and will have salutary effect upon
all who read them. We hope TO hear
often from Miss Chandler and we know
that she will be marked lavorite with
the public.
The publishers have bro ght out the
boob IN beautiful garb, and the Illus
tralions are well done.
For sale by w. IL. Peek and c. e.
Hammet,, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

Col. GATEs.-The Eastern Argus
says, the report that Col. Gates has been
directed 10 transfer the eolors OF his
regiment to the officer next in command
is not confirmed. Ii is now stated that
nothing like the charge of "unoffcer-
like conduct has.ever been preferred
against Col. Gates. The Court was
simply instructed to inquire into his con-
due, generally-not specifcaIly-and it
did SO up TO the 24th of February last
since which not word has been COM
munlcated to him in relation TO the mat.
ter presented for examination. Unotfi-
ciaIly he has learned that the govern
ment does not deem it necessary to pur-
sue the case any longer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

10 The new fire-arm mandatory
OF Messrs. Burnside & Bishop, on Sum-
mer street, is now in full operation, and
employs forty men. The building is
sixty six ieet long by thirty feet wide
The machinery is operated by very
neat engine Of horse power. Five hun
dred rifles and muskets OF different de-
scriptions are manufactured per month.
The rifles are finished in superior
manner, and are as beautiful as any
we ever saw. They find ready mar
ket, especially at the West. We notice
that a number OF cases are shipped each
week for different parts Of the country.
f Bristol Phenix.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
WHOLE NO 1897

BETTING VITA A LADY.-The Paris
correspondent Of the Boston Atlas re-
lates the following amusing anecdote
Last Sundays sieeple chase has con-
trbuted greatly to the iarity OF the
week, by AN adventure Of one OF the Ia
dies of the financial world with
wealthy old gentleman, quite as notori.
, Gus for his averce as the late Marquis
! d. Ahgre. lie had taken his place by
this lady, and had overwhelmed her
with his rococo compliments, 10 her
great annoyance. As che feared these
embarrassing civlllies would be fre-
auently renewed during the coming
racing season.; she resolved to end them
with that day. The attendants were
raising The flags and making the other
preparations antecedent TO the start,
when she abruptly ended one Of his
compliments with You must bet with
! me- Concealng his annoyance ut this
proposal as 6droitly as the lady had dis
| pulsed her WEAKNESS OF him, Tor ho
could not decline it, and the greater his
sung lrod the cheaper he thought lie
could exlricate himself from the wager.
Done = said he bowing very graceful
ly. 'what shall we bet2 'Ah! anything.
A camelial' Attributing to her honeyed
voice the iusignficance OF the bet, he
went so lar as to rally her OH the small
ness Of the stake, and assuming avirtue
that he never possessed, he urged her
10 venture 2 cameias OH The horses
The be, was chronclel in due form; the
horses chosen; the signal OF departure
given, and in n few minutes the mls5r
bowed again and assured Madame,
that hs bet should he paid early nexs
day. shh! intend selecting the nowers
mvselt.' replied the lady; well 90 TO-
gether 10 The florists The oil gentle.
man was forced TO consent.
The next day, at in early fashionable
hour, the unfortunate better escorted
Madame and several Of her friends 10
the fashionable florists Lemchez, in
the Rue due Temple, where The mig
gardly Crnsus at once ordered bou-
quet Tor Madame. She gave scream
"a bouuuet Monsieur had forgotten
his bet The bet was camelia came
lias. such as those, pointing 10 2 large
trees filled with camellas. Admirably
trained as he was ~ the school oil tie
world tne Olu HtlllCNlil 'Ouiu hu' PfN-
vent his counienance from becoming
de IDLY pale he ielt assured those
large trees would cost $40 he felt he
was IN Tor IT, and subm ssion was all he
couIdedo. Take these camelias TO my
house. said Madame - speaking 10
the gardener, 'and send the bill to Mon
si4ur.' NO, I'll pay at once. how much
are theyr "Sl0O." What 2 exclaimed
the old gentleman, completely supplied.
$500 piece, $500 for the pair How
reasonable Lemichez always is in his
prices !! exclaimed the lady, willie her
debtor was stll confounded with sur
prise. He reluctantly drew his pocket
book, paid the money, and has secretly
vowed he will not again venture in the
Ia lies tribune OF race courses ! | may
chronlcle the rumor that the wife OF one
OF our well known bankers won $4,000
at the race by judcious betting
wouldn't she prove jewel OF vile TO
the keeper oil Porter's Ho-
,cl
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

PUKcnAse or AlousT VFRNoN.-Mr.
Morton, o! Florlda,on Wednesday made
report to the Senate from the Com
mittee on Agriculture IN favor Of ;hc
purchase OF Mount Vernon by the Gov
ernment, and The establishment there Of
an agricultural school, under the same
sort Of government and regula iions AS
the Military and Naval Academy. This
proposition will he received with hearty
appreciation by the American people, as
it will save from Dissertation and from
ruin the former home and the tomb OF
Washington, while il will supply TO the
great industrial interests Of the country,
the agricultural interest, the first really
practical assistance and encouragement
by the Government which has ever
been afforded it,. Norfolk Herald.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

An IMMENSE BRIDGs.-A corrcspon.
dent OF the Chicago Press thus de-
seribcs the great Fridge at Peru, Hi
nois, on the Central Railroad:
The great bridge Of the Illinois Gen.
tral Railroad, 3 500 leet or two thirds Of
nile in length, is rapidly approach
ing completion the cars, however, will
not run over it before October. This
your readers are aware, is the greatest
work of the kind in the West, aud is
one OF the seven,y.fve truss bridges now
under contract by the enterprising firm
OF Stone & Bonner, oil Chicago. II
reaches from bluff TO bluff, is 75 feet
in height, contains upwards Of | ,000,O 900
ieet OF timber all worked up in Chicago,
and how much iron and stone know
not. The mason work is not excelled,
and is oi the Joliet hydraulic rock. The
top u TO be covered with tin and be
made waler-light the trains OF cars
are TO run on top OF al! beneath them,
between the frames pass the roads Tor
wagons. and underneath Of all passes
the river und Canal. Al ornamental
railing Is TO be placed each side ol the
track
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

VlRruous VkRNcNr-The Rutland
(vt.) Herald makes the following asser-
,ious with regard TO the State IN which
II is published :--"There is bu. one city
m the State and not one soldier. We
have 10 theatres nor mobs. We have
no police, aud not a murder has been
committed within his Sale for The last
ten years. We have 10 museums, ope-
ra houses, nor crystal palaces, but we
have homes that are the centre oi the
world TO it's inmates, for which tie faith
er works, votes and nlks-wherc the
mother controls, educates, labors aud
loyes-uhere she rears men, scholars
aud palrio,s."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

THE EDINBuRGH REVIEW for April
New York Leonard Scott g. Co.
This number contains eight valuable
articles, on the following subjects -
Mormonism John Locke--h's charac-
ter and philosophy ; history OF French
Protestant Refugees; Meu oIrs OF Moore;
the National Gallery Report Recent
Italian Autobiographies the Judges on
Codlfcation consumption Of food in
the Uniied Kingdom.
For sale at the bookstores.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

D A black man at Northampton,
Mass, known under the name oil Old
Primus,' tenant OF the Almshouse,
supposed to be 100 years old, but not
old enough to have gained legal in.
habitsncy in that town, has been trans
ierred under the new State pauper ar
rangcment, ~ the State Almshouse at
Monson. The Northampton Gazette
says:
Hc has resided IA town from a period
of time TO which The memory OF few can
recur, but yet had no, gained a legal
residence. Poor old man, he disliked
to leave the dwelling place OF so many
years, aud we almJst wish that these
lcctmen could have felt justIhed IN al
lowing him TO enjoy the charity OF the
town Tor The remnant oi hls days. But
he hl. had the satisfaction Of taking his
6rst ride upon n railroad, aud we COM
mend hun to the kindly consideration Of
the accomplished Superintendent OF tho
State Institution.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

TENAclTy OF LIfE IN A IlEs.-Nearly
six weeks ago, Mr., Dawson, farmer ~
Thornhill, missed hen, aud, considers
ing that she had been stolen or Killed,
nothing more was said about her uniIf
last Wednesday, when she was found
iammed between the corn.chest and the
wall of the stable. Poor chncklc had,
therefore, been in solitary sonlinement
for 81 days, without meat aud without
drink. When found, she was much re-
duced in body, and scarcely able to se,
one 100, past another; but hy spare d.
ct aud careful treatment she IL now az
lively AZ ever. - DumIricS Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
N T. w p u B l. e A Il o n S

BEHIND THE SCENES. BY Lady Bull
wer Ly ton. New York Rker,
Thorne e. Co., 1854.
The author Of III volume is the wife
OF Sir Edward Bulwer Ly.ton. 1t is
well known that domestic difficulties
caused separation between them some
years ago, and that since that time the
accomplished authoress has written
"Cheverey," "School for Husbands"
and several other works, in which she
Has made her noble husband figure as
u conspicuous character. THIS may be
termed one mode Of n woman's revenge.
We know nothing OF the particulars Of
the difficulties between them, or who Is
in the right or who in the wrong but
We do know that Lady Lyston writes
charming books,-and tins is all that
we care to know in regard TO her. Her
works have been very successful, which
is an evidence Of their popularity. The
present volume has been carefully writ
ten, and we hazard nothing IN saying
that il is the most finished and interest
ing production from the pen Of the ac-
complished au,horess. 1t will be ex-
,ensivey read and as generally admir-
ed.
The p blishers have issued i, IN good
style.
For sale by c. L. Hammet,, Jr. and
w. Ii. Peek.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
La TEST

ilax this mornug a, 7 o'clock.
LATEST.
Negotiations for alliance, offensive
and defensive, between Sweden and
the allied powers. are said TO have pro-
gressei so lavorably that they are on
the point OF being concluded. 1t is also
confidently stated in Paris that SPAN,
Portugal and Piedmont are willing TO
join the Western alliance, and if nsce s.
sary 10 supply a contingent.
Hanover has declared against letters
OF marque.
The Paris Moniteur announces that
Austria is about to do likewise.
Arab chief Yussui, with a thousand
'coaves,' has embarked Tor Turkey.
Fourteen Russian merchantmen have
been captured in the Black Sea.
Admiral Dundas has proposed the ex-
change or prisoners.
A new French loan of 5000, 900
france is talked OF.
ODESSA, May 1.-The inhabitants are
beginning to return 10 the town, and
places oi business are opened again
The Bank had removed some distance
from The town.
The Bank of England on the llth,
raised the rate oi discount 10 50. The
same day the Bank OF France reduced
the rate TO a per cent. since February.
Bullion has increased 4 100000 in the
Bank oi France. ana decreased the same
amount in the Bank oi England.
Full accounts are now al hand oi the
bonbardment OF Odessa. As surmised,
the affair was Tar from decisive, being
mere destruction without result. The
British accounts report the attacking
force as English steamers Sampson.
Terrible, Tiger, RetrIbuilon and Fu-
rlous; French steamers Mogador, VAN
ban, Descartes, and Cation. Also de-
tachmen,s OF English rocket boats.
The mode OF a tack was Tor the
steamers to sail round in "A circle OF half
a mile in diameter. two thousand yards
distant from the batteries, and each
steamer 10 deliver her fire. The boats
continued 10 throw "a pound rockets to
set the town and shipping on fire. The
steamers al,o threw red hot shot,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

DS- IL 10 rumored that the admins.
tra,ion find some difficulty m organizing
an expedition against Cuba. Gen.
Pillow is desirous OF having the CON-
mend bu, Pierce and Gushing have
such an innate dread Of diiches, thai it
Is thought doubtful whether the hero oi
entertainments prevails ~ his suit. The
President might command The cNpeoi.
ton IN person, bit IL is feared thai he
might slcken at The s.rht OF The enemy
as he did at Chez ultcpec, and noi be
able TO take the field TIL the dagger Nns
over. Cushing would rival p.ilow 'n
one respect-viz: writing letters W
praise ci hlmself.
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III ADV ces IRON Oregon state that
Ak,Jor Charles Ii. Larned, U. S. A.,
had been drowned in Pugers Sound
together with s men. MAJOR Larned
was a highly meitor'ous officer, aud a
native OF this Sta'c. He distinguished
himself nj Palo Alto and Resaca de Ia
Palma he graduated at West Poin, in
1881, aud belonged to the fourth Rcgi.
ment OF Infantry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

SOMETHING IN RESERVE. - Independ-
ent oi the immense naval iorce England
has in actual service, there 10 force in
reserve at Portsmouth, Devonpori Chat
ham, and Sheern,ss OF l6l effective
ships OF the royal navy, carrying not
less than 8 s07 guns aud there are 50
other vessels building, which ara in
tended to carry $500 guns. As the FL
libustcrs talk OF taking Cuba against
the united lorces of England, France
and Spain, it is time they had hurried
forward those SIX new steam frga,cs.-
baltimore SaH,
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o. Not one Northern Whig voted
for the Nebraska Bill, in the House.

Mike Walsh, representative in
Congress from the city Of New York,
and heretofore an ardent upportcr OF
Mr.. Pierce's ad ninistration, in speech
in the House on Frliav, in op.
position TO the Nebraska bill, said that
the administration has but two years
and ten months To scrve-Do relative OF
his had ever received public Office at
its hands, and he would r.ther follow
them ~ the grave.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

UPlr seems as il haIfthe city had gone
mad in love or Julia Dean. We are
inundated with sonueis addressed 10 that
lady's eyes and eyebrows. Perhaps We
shall issue those etfusions in volume
some day.-N Y. Mirror.
Col, We are very much inclined to
number you among that half. What
say you, guilty or not guiltyf
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

The REcREATioNs OF CuRrsToPHER
North Boston Phillips Sampson
e. Co. 1854
When the whi,e-winged angel Of
Death bore glorious old Kit North"
from this earth, he gained a shining
light, and the literary world lost one Of
the most brilliant stars from its its con-
stelIation. Who has not read, hour af-
ter hour, with the most intense delight
and the most snrapturing pleasure, the
charming pages Of Professor Wilson 2
But why should we speak Of his wrl-
tngs, lor they are too familiar to all, to
require one word from us in their
praise.
This volume contains his essays and
miscellanies, among his most interest
ing productions ! the publishers have
brought it out very opportunely. for il
is but few weeKs ago that.we had the
sad intelligence Of hls death. IL is
published IN fine style, and embellished
with n lull length portrait of the author !
1t is sold al low price.
For sale by ~. IL. Peck and c. T..
Hammett, Jr.
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DThe exodus from Ireland con

o. The exodus from Ireland contin-
ues with fearful steadncss. The Mayo
Constitution states that the I'll gh, OF the
comfortable farmers and artisan class
from that country exceeds credibihty :;
and that nearly all are bound TO Ameri.
ca,owing TO the remission OF large sums
Of money by those who have formerly
cmlgrated from tins country to their
friends here.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

u5- Harrlson's Extract .of Ve-bena,
is one oi the most delicious perfumes
now III use the ladies' will find ii su.
perIor 10 the articles Of any other manu-
iac,urer. For sale by r. j. Taylor,
where may also be found "A great variety
OF other periumery from the same man.
uiacturer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
tel !

During the recent visi, OF Mr.. Fill
more in Atalanta, Georgia, among the
servants who waited upon him at the
Aalan,a Hotel, was IN famous Henry
Long, who, II will be remembered was
the first fugitive slave delivered up ~
der the cct Of 1850, and at whose tr'ap
in New York, there was raised so
great an excitement. Henry was corr
sidcrahIy ela,cd at the idea OF serving
. the Ex President.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

BLAckwooD's Magazine for May is
unusually valuable in the choic enees OF
its articles. /, contains eleven articles,
either one ol which 10 worth the price
oil the number.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

lmpoRrANT TRuE.-The Washing
ton correspondent OF the Baltimore Sun
writes that "Ieiters have been received
from England, IRON high source, sta
ting that the Brush government most
positively dlscIaims having formed
secret treaty with France and SPAN Tor
the protection OF Cuba against the U.
States. News has also reached here
from London, that Mazzini has lett that
city for the continent ol Europe
bly, Italy. kossvh was, at latsst dates,
still in England"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

and on other subjects. BY Samuel
Barley. Boston Ticknor e. Fields,
1854.
The principal Essays in this work are
attempts TO throw the light Of II etaphy-
sical investigation OH subjects intimate
ly connected with the affairs and the
happiness of mankind. The importance
of the topics discussed in the two Es-
says TO which the volume owes it's title
VIII be acknowledged by all, and it will
be perceived by the attentive inquirer,
that the principles which the author has
there attempted 10 establish, lead TO the
most momentous conclusions.
1t is an exceedingly able work, IN
which all the powers Of the distinguish
ed authors mind have been carefully
and ably brought into action and his
profound arguments and convincing
conclusions will make deep and last
ing impression on the thoughtful reader.
1t is valuable acquisition 10 literaturej
and the enterprising publishers have
performed good deed by issuing an
American edition. II is Published in
their usual neat style.
For sale by w. II. Peek and G. e.
Hammett, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

" Have you any llmb-horn bon
nets 2 inquired a very modest Miss Of
a shopkeeper. ANY whatl' Amy
Inn mb-horn bonnets 2 Any--don't you
mean ieg.horn bonnets 7 The young
lady was brought to by the proper re-
s,oratives.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

IJMcssrs. Little, Brown & Co., OF
Boston, have made arrangements with
Murray, the London publisher, for the
supply Of his edition Of tie British clas-
sizes on favorable terms, both TO the
,rade and to the public.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
FORGET NOTTH AGE ID

Forget not the aged
Young maiden ! pray!
Though thine eye Is now sparkling,
Thy heart bliihe and gay,
Yet time never tarries,
And thy portion may he
To stand by Lies way sides,
A blossomless tree.
Forget not the aged
Young mar in thy pride
For the sake of thy mother,
Thy sister, thy bride
Give heed to their sorrows,
Lest thy loved ones be left
AmiG tempest and trial,
Ofsuccor bercn.
Forget not the aged
When sickness aud voc
O'ershadow thy dwelling,
Thy spirit shall know
That our father in mercy,
Himself watcheth o'or
Their couch, who forget not
The sick aud the poor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

e1- The cholera hse made lis appear"
ance in Providence there Lave BEEN
seven cases, six Of which have termnateF
fatally. The authorities have taken
measures to have filthy portions OF the
city thoroughly clean ed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

NAvAL.-The Portsmouth Chronicle
states that on Wednesday last, orders
were received at the Navy Yard on that
station, 10 proceed with the enlargement
and completion of the frigate Santee.-
The Santee is a frigate Of about 1900
tons, and was put sp in 1921. 1t is pro-
posed to lengthen her about 90 leet,
sharpen her ends, and thus make her
clipper. The model and plans for her
enlargement have been sent to Wash
ington, and approved, SO that the work
now will be prosecuted wit vigor. A
few men are also al work on the Frank
lin which is TO be rebuilt as steam
propeller.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

Rev. Dr. Early, Of Virginia, Pierce,
of Georgia, and knyanngh, OF Kentucky
have been elected Bishops ol The Meth
odisl Church, South.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

o. A Western paper is en'husiasuc
in its praise o, the Gre department It
consists of washtub, seven psils, snd
a large size syringe.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

Or The annular eclipse took place
Friday aler. Don be- owing. TO the
clOuded state Of the sky, but little oi u
was seen in ih is vicinity.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

~ Mcssrs. John =. Jewett, l. Co., OF
Boston, the publishers Of the Lamp
lighter have sold fifty five thousand
copies of that popular work.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

III Thomas Richie Jr. editor OF the
Rrcemond (Va.,) Enquirer, dec oil Sun
day evening last
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01

Essays on the Formation and publica.
ton Of Opinions, the pursuit OF Truth,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
Gnrupeau Nrws.

HALIFAX, May "A.
The America, from Liverpool about
10 A, NJ. Saturday, 9th arrived at Hal
lax this morning. at o'clock.