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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
Congress.
WAsHIYGT TON, Dec. 10.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ~.
SEYATE.-A message was received from
the President, transmitting a report from
the Secretary of State, of the correspond
|ence with our Minister at Constantine
ple.
Mr.. Rockwell presented petition from
David Sears, Abbott Lawrence, and others,
asking an appropriation for the Massachu-
sets Humane Society, on behalf of ship
wrecked mariners on the Eastern coast.
Mr.. Fish presented petition from mer-
chants of New York for aid to the expedi-
ton to the Northern Seas, in search of DR..
Kane.
Mr.. Cass gave notice that on future
day he should move that the Senate adopt
Mr.. Underwood's resolution and call the
attention of the President thereto.
He eulogised Napoleon for his sent-
ments in reference to religious liberty, and
read The following reply to the Representa-
tives of Consistorial bodies of his Empire
who were present at his coronation.
see with pleasure assembled here, the
pastors of the Reformed Church of France,
and ! embrace with ardor this opportunity
of testiiying to them how highly have
been satisfied with the reports that have
treachod Inc of the fidelity aud good conduc
of the pastors and citizens OF the different
Protestant communities. | desire them TO
understand that it is my firm intention TO
maintain the freedom Of religious wor-
ship.
The empire Of the law ends where the
underlined empire of conscience begins
Nci.hcr the law nor The sovereign can do
anything agains, this freedom.
Such are my principles, and those of
nature, and if amy one Of my race who may
succeed me, should forget the oath have
.akcn, and deceived by the promplings of Il
false conscience, violate it, devote him TO
public ccnsure and authorize you to give
| him the name OF "Nero."
Mr. Brodhead made an eloquent appeal
in behalf Of his resolution Tor sending
steamer 10 the Arctic sea, in search of DR..
Kane, and it was passed.
Mr.. Petit made report from the Judi
ciary Committee that the House bill con-
cernng United States lands in Cincinna-
ii rass. 1t was agreed TO, and the bill pass
ed.
,Ir. Brodhcad reported bill in favor OF
the claim of General John E. Wool, and
recommended its passage. Passed.
Dir. Brodhead moved that 50 much OF the
| Presidents message as related to naval
matters be referred to the committee OIL na-
val affairs. Agreed to.
Adjourned.
IIoUsE.--Mr. Phelps, from the committee
of ways and means, reported bill making
appropriations for the naval service for the
year ending June 3Oh, 1856.
| Mr.. Houston, from the same committee,
reported bill making appropriations for
Notifications and other works OF defence,
aud the repair of barracks and other quar-
ters, for like period.
Both bills were referred to the commit
tee OF the whole.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the state of the Union on bus-
ness pertaining to the District of Column
bia.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Mr.. GREELEY's AccoUsT OF HIS CoAT.
The forthcoming life Of the oditor Of
New York Tribune, has the following pas
sage -
"As passed the hat stand In tho hall,
| said Here is that immortal white coat.
- it is the same old coat, but it ISN'T
looked quesllonngly aud he continued
The original white coat came from ire's"' t: !.
An emigrant brought it out; so boug"' " !"
him Tor twenty dollars and 1t was ''e 0ea'
Goa, ever had. They do work well in
tho old countries; no, in such hurry as
we do"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

L. We notice that someof our extreme
ly fashionable young gentlemen are wearing
very long over-coats, this winter; these
garmeats come nearly down to the ankles
and very much resemble those which are
won by the old friars and Catholic
priests they also resemble night-gown,
rs far as proportions are concerned. "Our
Bob" looked at one of them, the other even
ing and then quietly said to the wearer,
"why, -, you don't wear that in the
daytime do you
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

pWs learn that William s. Weimorc,
Esq. distributed one hundred dollars worth
Of poultry among the poor, on Saturday, t.
give them Christmas dinner; such liber.
ality will not only be appreciated here, but
rewarded hereafter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
THE Case of Anthony Burns-The Bus-

ton Telegraph says:
We have information which is authentic
that this poor victim Of treacherous mas
ter and cowardly Mayor, was sold by
the miserable Suttle, TO North Carolina
negro trader, (after Sl4O0 had been tended
both here and in Virginia, and after he had
promised to let Rev. Mr.. Grimes have him)
for the sum of 800, with a condition in the
bond that he should never be sold TO go
Norh. And that i. the fate Of this poor
victim
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
fW" Cold words will break fine heart (,
as winters frost does a crystal vase.

IMPORTANT RUMoR. The rumor spreads
in the diplomatic circles of Paris, that if Sc
vastopol be not taken by the 10Th OF No
vember, the English and French govern
ments have agreed that the allied armies
shall re-embark.
There is another idea exceedingly preva-
lent, namely-that the Russians have
agreed not to let 'em. 1t i, no: improbable
that the allies have caught the bear.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

IL The Commissioners Of the Asylum
gave the inmates an excellent Christmas
dinner, on Monday, of roast turkeys, pud-
dings, pies, &c. After dinner they had
two fddIers to furnish music, and ali en-
loved merry dance for some hours.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

DISASTER TO THE STEAMER BRADFORD
DURFEE.-The steamer Bradford Durlee,
Capt. Borden, on her passage to Fall River
from Warren, on Saturday afternoon, whith-
er she had towed the new barque ALMA,
from "Esyyt," SOMERSET, Mass, struck n
sunken rock off the Northeast part of Hog
Island, which caused her to leak SO badly
that she. mad to run on shore, just east OF Bris-
tol Ferry wharf, to keep her from sinking.
The Canonicus, Capt. Durfee, opportune-
ly came along, and assisted in forcing her
on the beach, where she lay yesterday
The Bradford Durfee had just been thor
oughly repaired and provided with new pad
die wheels, and was to resume her place on
the route between Fall River and Provi-
dence this day. The rock which she struck
is dangerous one, and there should be
buoy placed upon it, though it is not much
in the way OF vessels, except when passing
through between Hog Island and Castle
Island a channel not much used. We re.
collect when the steamer King Philip was
first put on the route between Fall River
and Providence, and before she commenced
stopping at Bristol, the owners Of the boat
kept buoy upon the rock for their own
convenience and safety, and it was called
Steamboat rock" 1t will probably be
known by that name hereater-Pror. Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

uT Near Amherstburg, Canada, few
days ago, man was clipping with a young
woman, when their sleigh was overturned.
The girls neck was broken, causing her
instant death the man suffered a fracture
of the leg, and was taken to hotel in Am
herstburg, where his wife is now kindly at
tending him, in fulfilment OF her marriage
VOW.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

IAlbert c. Brownell, Of Portsmouth,
r. l., was accidentally killed, Oh Wednes-
day last, while cunning on Prudence
Island, the contents Of the gun entered his
car, blowing ile top Of his head completely
of, killing him instantly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

p"Our Bob," in speaking of the Dra-
matte Poem " before the Mechanics As-
sociation, on Thursday evening, remarked
tina, the Mercury called it a finished pro-
duction,--and quietly said, the audience
must have thought this its only merit.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

RAts skating match recently held at Mod
ison, Wiscssasin, a mile Was run in ole
minute and 6hy-sr seconds, starting in
cIuded. II 10 said TO b. the swiftcst time
on record. and is equal 10 ordinary railway
express trains
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Walter SCOTS son-in-law, recently de-
cea ed, leaves no children and the family Of
the great novelist, in direct descent, is
therefore extinct.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

II There are over fifteen thousand me-
chanics out ofemploy in the city New York;
this is melancholy thing at this season of
the year, for probably 4 considerable pro-
portion Of these have families dependant
upon them ler support.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

BThe Manchester Print Work, in
Smithfeld, were entirely destroyed bv fire
on the night of the 2lst. Loss about $780,
900, which was nearly covered by insur-
ance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

IL The unchariable and wicked edi-
Tor of the Providence Journal, in speaking
Of the Baptism of Gen. Houston, says that
although the Baptist denomination is large,
stiIl he thinks that the General had better
have Joined the Methodists, as they are still
more numerous.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

SIXTY YEAss Aco.--on Christmas Day,
l794, ship Bctsey, 100 tons, was launched
in Salem thermometer 80 degrees at noon.
The grease ran down on the ways, and
men and boys INDUCED in swimming as in
summer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

% The Senate have confirmed the
nomination Of Col Steptoe as Governor Of
Utah territory, after strong objection against
filing the Office with military officer hold.
ing a commission in the United States ar.
my. An intimation that Col. S,epoe would
resign his military commission being
given, the Ssn,ts voted TO confirm his NOM
isaticn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

uy- The Australians have an original
way of getting a verdict from "hung,
;ury. The Foreman comes into court and
,avs the jury canno, agree UNANIMOUSLY, but
tina, . majority have agreed, wh're-upon the
counsel on both sides consent to take the
opinion Of the majority for verdict. -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

uSoup kitchens are being established
in New York, for the purpose of supplying
the poor uih soup; they are sustained by
the subscriptions of benevolent persons.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

r" sybil Hastings" who is well
known as a writer, aud two or thee Of
whose original stories we published, some
few years ago, has work in press in Bos-
ton which will be published soon. We
predict for it good sale she i. sensible,
pleasiny aud forcible writer
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

LrrrLrrItLD IssaSE.-Ephram Littlefcld
-omewhat notorious as the chief witness
in the trial for the murder Of DR. Parknan,
has in consequence Of a painful disease OF
tho ear, become insane.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

BIsHoP WHirTINGHAN.-The Frceman's
Journal claims that Bishop Whittingham,of
Maryland, is following the example OF
Bishop Ives, and is already half way. over
to Rome with candles, cross and bell, and
the alter decorated with flowers. We sup
pose tha, the friends Of the ishop will con-
lradict this story.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

C. The ship st. Patrick, from Liver
pool, ,iwent ashore near Barnegat on Tues
day evening; she had 400 passengers who
were saved.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

o. Josiah X. Pitman, of Bristol, has been
appointed Captain of the Light-ship "Led-
yard" stationed of BrenIon's Reef, vice
Samuel Dunn, removed. The salary is
300 per year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Dy- The America has arrived at Halifax
with ten days later news from Europe ; the
Telegraph wire was out Of order beyond
Boston.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

tY- Some twenty liquor cases have ben
tried in Providence at the present Term Of
the Court of Common Pleas, and convic-
tions obtained in only about four OF five.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

u The New York Journal of Commerce
will reduce its size one third, on the first OF
January.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Tho Artesian Well at Charleston, s. c.,
has reached depth of about 1900 feet,
and now delivers twenty four gallons OF
waller minute.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Bounty LAND TO OLD SoLDlERs.-ln-
quries have been made us to the provisions
of the bill introduced into the Senate by
Mr.. Broadhead, Of Pennsylvania, on the
18th instant F; we insert il for the informa-
ton of all concerned:
A Bill in addition to certain cts granting
bounty land to certain officers and SOL
diers who have been engaged in the mil
itary service of the United States.
BE ii enacted, 3c. That each of the sur
viving commissioned and non-commission-
ed officers, musicians, and privatcs, wheth-
er of regulars, volunteers, rangers,
or militia, who were regularly mus
tered into the service OF the United States
and every officer, commissioned and non
commissioned, seamen, ordinary seamen.
marine, clerk, and landsman in the navy,
except those who have received prize mo-
ney in any OF the wars in which this country
has been engaged since seventeen hundred
and ninety, and each of the survivors of the
militia, or volunteers, or state troops of any
State or Territory called into military SER
vice and regularly mustered therein, and
whose services have been pald by the Uni
ted States subsequent to the eighteenth
day of June, eighteen hundred and twelve,
shall be entitled to receive certificate or
warrant from the Department OF the Interior
for one hundred and sixty acres of land
or, where any of those who have so served
shall have received certificate or warrant,
he shall be entitled to certificate or war
rant for such quantity of land as will make
in the whole, with what he may have here
tolore received, one hundred and sixty
acres 10 each such person having served as
aforesaid.
Sec. 2. And be il further enacted, That
in case Of the death Of any person who, if
living, would be entitled to certificate or
warrant as aforesaid under this act, leaving
widow, or, if no widow, minor child or
children, such widow, or if no widow
such minor child or children. shall b, EN-.
titled to receive certificate or warrant for
the same quantity of land that such deceased
person would be entitled to receive under
the provisions Of this act if now living 3.
Prorided, That subsequent marriage shall
not impair the right of any such widow to
such warrant if she be widow at the time
of making her application and at the tats
of such warrant.
Sec. 8. And be ii further enacted, That
in no case shall any such certificate or war;
rant be issued for any service less than
twenty-eight days, or where the person
shall actually have been engaged in battle,
nor unless the party claiming such cerli.
cate or warrant shall establish his right
thereto by record evidence Of said service
or by two or edible witnesses.
Sec. 4. And be ii further enacted, That
said certificates or warrants may be assign
ed, transferred, and located by the warran-
tees or their heirs-at- law, according to the
provision, of existing laws regulating the
assignment, transfer, and location of boun-
ty land warrants.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

The first Shad Of the season was P"'-
chased by. a hotel keeper at Macon "e0'-
oi,, for the reasonable sum OF 800
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Alcohol was first invented ard used tn
stain the cheeks Of the ladies', Of Arabia,
nine hundred and fifty years ago.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Gearing the Bear.-"My love-" said Mrs.
Foozle to her husband, "oblige me with Il
five pound note to-day to purchase new
Dress" ashanti do any such thing, Agnes
YOU called me bear yesterday !" "lor,
love, that was nothing, | meant by it that
you was fond of huggng." "You little
-, have 10 five, but here's ten"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Heavy VERDlcT-ln the case, John
Holland vs.. the town of Cranston,to recover
damages for injuries sustained by the plain
if in falling from high embankment in
consequence of defects in one of town roads,
the Jury in the Circuit Court yesterday re-
turned verdict in favor of the plaintiff for
S5.25O. The case has been OH trial for
eight days before Judge Piman. AT a for
mer trial tho plaintiff obtained verdict for
$4,000, which was set aside, and new trial
granted. Blake for plaintiff, Ames and
Potter for defendants.-Pr0p Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13
REGULAR STAGE LINE.
POtoSi and nHuscG6a

v9ma THE subscriber being the Con-
l - tractor for carrying the Mail
between Potosi, by way of Pleas ant Val
I y, R ckville, Lane aster, Fennimore,
Wingyille and Franklin, to Muscoda.
viii be ready to carry passengers from any
place between the said points, as follows: lea
wing Lancaster every Monday morning, at s
O'Clock a. M, arriving at Potosi at noon, and
returning to Lancaster same night; leave Lam
caster every Tuesday at s a. M, and arrive at
Muscoda same day leave Muscoda every We'd
nesday at a. n, and arrive at Lancaster same
day !; leave Lancaster every Thursday at s a. m. !.
and arrive at Potosi at noon, and returning to
Lancaster same night. All business entrusted
TO his charge will be punctually ATTENDED 10
MYRON w. WOOD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13
CASH FOR WHEAT
AZ WYAIUSIMG.
He UNDERSIGNED IS NOW PREPARED TO PAY

THE UNDERSIGNED is NOW PREPARED TO PAY
THE HIGHEST MAHKET PRICE in CASH FOR WHEAT.
<~saasgs i THANKFUL to generous pub
H. ahzzsssS lie for their liberal patronage,
- s.: and ssReady- pay,e 1 now offer
for sale New and well-selected stock of
Fall Goods. My stock is ample, and
cannot fail to give entire satisfaction,
both in quality and price. purchase for cash,
and with view to please the wants of all, es-
pecially Farmers.
"a My stock consists of Brown, Clarified
- - and Loaf Sugars, Gunpowder, Impe-
rial, Young Hyson and Black Teas. Coffee,
Chocolate, Saaratus, Candles, and everything
in the Grocery Line, together with large as
of Cashmeres, satinetts, Sleeps
Es.rxse4s Grey, TtYeeds of every description, KY.
Jeans, Corduroy, English Plush, and Blue
Drills, Tickings, Stripe Checks, and all kinds
Iof Domestic Goods. Also, Thick and Calf
rsap Boots and Shoes Of all kinds and sizes.
EMS Besides which, have the best select
a. ed stock of Dress Goods ever bro't
to town. The ladies are particularly invited
to call before purchasing elsewhere, and exa-
mine the latest patterns of Fashionable Fal,
sAss Delaines, Chally, Embroidered Robes,
| W. Baraize Delaines, Poplins, Lawns, plain
and fancy Ginghams, Calicoes, and few pat
terms of Fancy Silks, besides 1901 other arti-
cles too numerous to mention. No trouble nor
charge for showing Goods at Wyalusing.
| have a complete assortment Of CrGckery-
Glassware, Cotton Yarn of all sizes; Grain
Shoves, Forks, Spades, &c.
Patent Medicines, of every kind in
general use.
| Farmers are invited to bring on their Wheat,
and they can purchase whatever they want at
low prices, and for their wheat they can get
| the CASH. Oats will be taken in exchange
! for Goods. H. R. MILES.
Wyalusing, Wis, Sept. 10, 1853. [le
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

GRANT COUNTY, WIS,
Town OF PArcn GROVE, S.
In Justices Court-Before r. Jacobs. Justice
To PARKER:
" GU are hereby notified that Writ of At
d tachment has been issued against YOU
and your property attached to satisfy the de-
mana of Lyman Calkins, amounting to fifteen
dollars, ($15). Now unless you shall appear
before r. Jacobs, Justice of the Peace in and
Tor said county, at his Office in said town, on
the 25th day of February, A. D. 1854, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day, Judgment
will be rendered against you, and your proper
ty sold to pay the debt.
The said Parker's given name not known
Supposed to reside on Root river, Minnesota.
LYMAN CALKINS, Plaintiff.
Dated this 2lst day of January, A, D. 1854.
o'3l1 1875 oh.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13
GRANT COUNTY, WIS, J,

GRANT COUNTY, WIS, So
Town OF PATCH Grove,
In Justices Court-before r. Jacobs, Justice
of the Peace. To pARKER:--
VOU are hereby notified that Writ of At
Il tachment has been issued against you,
and your property attached, to satisfy the de-
mand of Philip c. Palmer, amounting to thir-
ty-two dollars and ninety three cents, ($32 ,93)
Now unless you shall appear before K. Jacobs,
Justice of the Peace in and for said County
at his office in said town, on the 25th day of
February, A. D. 1854, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon OF said day, judgment will be render
ed against you, and your property sold to pay
the debt.
The said Parker's given name not known
Supposed to reside on Root river, Minnesota.
PHILIP c. PALMER, Plaintiff
Dated this 2lst day Of January, 1854.
$751; 1875 CHI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

NHEArAr TWO DoLLARs A BUsHEr,
Three times in the present century has
wheat reached the high figure of two
dollars bushel in the valley of the Gen
esse-in 1916, by reason of remar-
kably cold summer and very short
corn crop; in 1886, by somewhat un-
propitious season and neglect of agricul
lure Tor the purposes of trade and pecu-
iation, compelling the large importation
OF breadstuffs from Europe /; and in 1854
by reason of short crops in Western and
Central Europe and the war between
Russia and Turkey Rochester Am.
Jan. 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

DRAwING MANURE IN WINTER
Will manure carted into the field and
left in small heaps during the winter,
be deteriorated by the freezing and thaw~
ing processes to which it will be sub
jected in this climate? I should like to
draw out the manure Intend to top-dress
my meadows with next season, whilst I
can drive over my lots without cutting
up the surface, and should likewise wish
to spread it as soon as it thaws out, in
March or April, before the last SHOWS
cease to fall, if can do so without losing
the fertilizing principles by the exposi-
ton produced by freezing. If j can
do this work now, it will anticipate so
mulch the labor Of spring, when shall
be pressed for time. In this particular
instance my manure heap is compost
of muck with the accumulations of the
barn yard; but should like your Judge
ment in regard to any and all manures.
Syracuse, Dec, 1858. S.
Fermenting and evaporating kinds of
manures, that Is, all fresh and animal
drorpings, are economically applied to
grass lands late in the fall because eve
ry rain or thaw that occurs carries the
tertilizing parts down into the soil, so
far as this descending process can take
place. If it has been applied and spread
IN autumn, the next best time is early in
the spring. If put on after the arrival of
warm and dry weather, it will be of lit
lie use.
Manure may be drawn in winter with
great advantage, and some farmers pre-
fer spreadingit at once, believing the in
jury by exposure when frozen to be quite
small and less than the loss by fermen-
ting in heaps. Ii however the heaps
are small, there will be very little fer
mentation. Ice, snow, and all frozen
matters composed largely of water, will
evaporate. even many degrees below
freezing, but it is questionable whether
any valuable amount will pass off in this
way.
Where compost is used, if it contain
due proportion of loan and peat, no
loss can occur by either mode of treat
ment or by fall or spring application, as
fermentation has already taken place, or
else the volatile parts have been secured
by absorption Country Gent.