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

On Tuesday afternoon the ship Rocham-
beau, Captain olackpole, from Antwerp, ar
rived at this port, having on board twelve
Belgian convlcts, and about $50 paupers,
sent over by the Belgian authorities 10 be
set at liberty and commit their depredations
in this country. Sergeant Bell, OF the Emf
grant squad, and attached 10 the Mayors
office, received information touching the
character OF the convicts and paupers, and
through ohrewd management intercepted
some private correspondence intended only
for the Belgian Consul, showing by. whom
and lor what purpose this human freight of
crime and poverty was transported to Amer
lea. Sergeant Bell accordingly acted with
great promptness in the matter, and before
the convicts had time 10 leave the ship
went aboard with several Of his officers and
arrested the dozen, whose names are Jac-
ques ellis, j. Baplisie Mace, Joseph Wcrd
Gullam Bolongcr, Joseph Poismos, Felix
Bagle, John Wagerman, John DE Hague,
G.. Won Hack, Lambert Joewernir, +. w.
Schmidt, and Pierre Mack. They were
taken before Judge Bebee and on hi, CON-
mitment consigned to the Tombs, with The
express understanding that they should re-
main there until arrangements are made TO
send them back from whence they came.
Two of the convicts died OH the passage
from some contagious disease which broke
cut amongst the worthless passengers dur
ing the voyage.
The passengers will probably become a
public charge, and 1t remains to be seen
what disposition the Commissioners of En-
| igralion will make of them. They, it is
supposed, are obliged TO receive and take
care OF them.-N Y. Erpress,
The authorities ought to send them all
back, without delay. 1t is quite time that
the Government took some effective meas
ures to prevent the rascals and paupers of
the old world from being landed upon our
shores.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

UTTo the Christian believer of whatever |
faith or creed, whether Church member ,
or not, what holy associations, what JOYOUS
thoughts, the return Of this anniversary,
Christmas day, brings 1t is festival OF
which all human beings should be CRATE
full, and should send forth to God their
thanks and their praises, because it is the
birthday of Him who was God, and who
was with God, and who came down irom
haven IN all the majesty aud purity Of
Omnipotencc, clothed in "A human form, tor
the redemption of degenerate and lost
race, who could not be saved by any other
means. He came not for the salvation Of
Judea alone, but TO succour all who should
accept His proffercd mercy, in every climc
and of every nation. His extreme boon of
mercy was not extended merely to those
who were IN existence during the brief pc
riod of His sojourn on carth,-but it was
and is as broad as the mantle of His love,
and as ample as the arm of His power. lie
came to save the race, not from human and
temporal suffering, but from divine and
eternal punishment. lie came not to the
rich and powerful alone, but also TO the
poor and weak. He came not to achieve
the honors which humanity in its greatest
strength and wisdom can CONFER or TO strive
among men for the dazzling chaplets
which a nervous and far-reachng ambition
ever yearns for. But lie came to bring
that which earth did not possess, and which
heaven alone could give,-IIe brought sal
vation,a free and full pardon from His
Father, for original SIN, with the promise
of a like full and free forgiveness for all
sins committed by all men, through all ages
to come, who should truly repent and be-
leve in Him, and live according to the doc
trines which He promulgated while here.
He sought not the appreciation of men; His
mission was too high and holy, His work
was too immense, and His life on earth was
to be too short, for Him to waste one mo-
mont,-ayc, he could not do it, for lie was
without sin, and lie had no sympathy for
or with the surrounding elements OF this
lower sphere, beyond the love He bore to
| all, and the extreme desire which He felt to
save all, and to establish faith here which
should be preached and practised through
oil coming ages, that all might have The
ampest opportunity, by their deeds here, to
be admitted at last to Ills fathers kingdom,
by and through His great atonement.
We'll may we properly and in the right
spirit rejoice, after the lapse of nearly two
thousand years, at the return of this truly
sacred and priceless holiday, for it is the
most important anniversary in the whole
calendar of Time, inasmuch as it is the
celebration of an event which gave a bliss
full Immortality to the whole human race,
after lifes brief and sorrowful journey is
over,-simply upon one condition,-thor-
ough repentance of all the violations OF
GU.s holy laws.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
uTThe Committee OF tie First Baptis

uTThe Committee OF tie First Baptist
Church have very properly given the Com.
mittee OF the Mechanics Association no.
tice that MIR. George Ii. Calvert cannot
again speak in their Church, under any
circumstances. This is perfectly right,
for he has once delivered there that which
was but little better than an Infidcl lecture,
and on Thursday evening he read mess
of trash, which he ridlculously called a
Drama! lie is announced in the Course
of Lectures, for some three or four weeks
hence, but tho Committee will have to
withdraw him; il is probably well that
there is this excuse, for after his last weeks
"sel'' upon The audience, together with his
mpudence on the occasion, he would have
scarcely anything but empty pews to talk
to, at any future time. Every thing finds
it's proper level at last in this world.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

Mr.. Macy introduced ibiIs for the con-
plction oi &c tain public works berctoCors
comm'ncrd in Wisconsin. Referred to the
committee on commerce.
Mr.. Simmons introduced resolution
which was adopt'd-instrucling the COM
milce on commerce to inquire into the ex-
pedlency OF providing by law or otherwise
for The completion oi the brcakwaler at
Phttsburg, AM the purchase Of site for
post office, Gus ON house and courts.
Mr.. Smt. of Va, introduced resolu-
tons, which were adopted, instructing the
committee on commerce TO inquire into the
cSpedcncy of purchasing LOT and erecting
buildings tor Custom House, Post Office
and Courts, in Alexandria Va.
Mr.. Vansant introduced bill for similar
purposes in Baltimore, which was adopted.
Mr.. Zplicolftr introduced bill .egula-
ting the right OF suffrage in the territories
of the United States. Referred to the com
mittee on territories.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

George ID. Prentice, of the Louisville
Journal, on hi, late visit to Lul, Rock
Ark, received letter from NJ. b. Hewson,
demanding satisfaction for some remarks
made in newspaper. Mr. Prentice disa-
vowed any intention 10 off mi Mr.. H,wson
and added
IL would not call man to the field unless
he had don" me such a deadly wrong that
| desired to Kill him, and would nh obey
his call to the field unless had done him 20
mortal IN injnry as to cn'illc him, in my
opinion, to demand an opportunity Of taking
my life. have not tn, least desire to kill
you or to harm har on YOUR had, and
am conscious o. havin. done any hing
TO cntl,!c you TO kill me. DO not want
your bl,"d upon my hands, and | do not want
my own upon anybody's. a"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
NEW PUBLICATIONS


Tur DALrs IN NEWPORT. BY Leila Lee.
New York A. d. +. Randolph, 1855.
The bosion Transcript says the follow
ing in regard 10 this new work for chill
dren,-
We hail with pleasure this new juven-
lie Of scenes about Newport. All our lit
tie people have heard of this "ciiy by the
sea-" and have an ide no doubt, that when
they grow up to be men and women, and
perhaps before, they will go 10 see the
fine beach, and the localities OF which they
have heard 80 much. We ant them all
to read this book, and they will have quite
fine idea of what Newport really is. The
book i, written entirely IN moli0SWlableS,-a
new field in literature. The laiy who
penned il must have vely great command
of language to have accomplished such an
undertaking, and we congratulate her on
her success. Too many of our juveniles
sacrifice sense to the so.called "baby talk"
but in this there is very great deal of
useful information, and the interest does
moi flag to The end OF the story.
For salc:by Z. E. llammeit, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.

Mr.. Stuart presented Il bill for the i'm
provenent of Lake harbors. Referred 10
| the committee on commerce.
Mr. Foot introduced bill for finishing
the brcakwa,cr on Lake Champlain, and ar
gued that but $4,000 was reccss ary TO
finish what government had begLn--that
Lake Champlain lying between New York
and Vermont, and extending into Canada,
had political as well as commercial i'm
portance-that the constitutional objections
urged against other bills do not apply 10
this, and that in the event of war it would
be ndispcnsaby necessary ,ha; the works
should be completed. Referred TO the com
mttee on comm rec.
Mr.. Sumner offered a resolution that the
committee on foreign affairs be directed to
consider the expcdency of rendering the
mediation OF the U. s. to the governments
of Great Britain, France and Turkey OH
the one side, al of Russia OH tn, other, in
the hope of Withdrawing the existing con-
trovcrsy between them from the destruc-
tive umpirnge Of war, so that the blessings
of peace may be secured to the people OF
these nations, and also to the general com
ner Of the world.
Mr.. Rusk-Let i, lie over.
Mr.. Slidei moved that the committee on
commerce be instructed to see what leg's-
la,ion is necessary to prevent conflict be-
tween the laws of the several states in Ie-
ference to pilotage.
Mr.. Badger moved that the Senate meet
tomorrow and then adjourn till Tuesday
Monday being Christmas day. Agreed
| to.
MIR. Dawson presented from the Cover
nor of Georgia the joint resolution oil 'he
Legislature OF that state, for the establish
ment of Navy Yard at Brunswick
HousE.-The Speaker laid before the
House message from the President oil the
| United States. communicating the cores
pondence between the Secretary OF State
and the Government of the Netherlands
relative to Captain Gibsons case. Roicrr-
ed to the committee on foreign affairs.
Mr.. Orr expressed the hope that the
committee would give the subject their ear
nest and most considerate alte ton.
1t seems that the diplomatic efforts Of the
government 10 adjust this matter have fail
ed. lie trusted tho committee would re-
port at an early day.
On motion of MIR. Stanton, Of Tenn, 'he
committee on judiciary was ins'rucoo "
inquire whether further Legislation Is ne
cessary Tor the be,ter protection OF othcer'
of the United States and others engaged u
the execution of the laws thereof, and ''
h repor, by bill or otherwise.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

The MAINE LAw.-Accordng TO sta
,i.tics supplied by the Albany Evening Jour-
nal, the Maine Law was passed in 1851 by
the Legislature Of Maine in 1852 by the
Legislature of Minnesota, (and ratified by
the people in the following year y in 1853
it was passed by the Legislature OF Michigan,
and ratified by the people; its submission to
the people was declared unconstitutional
by the Supreme Court in Minnesota; the law
itself was pronounced unconstitutional by
the U. S. Supreme Court in Rhode Island,
and the state Supreme Court of Michigan
was equally divided on the. question of its
consttutionaliiy ; in 1854 it was pronounc-
ed unconstitutional in Massachusetts pass
cd by the Legislature OF New York and We
toed by the Governor parsed by one branch
each of the Legislatures of New Hampshire
and Maryland was lost, by non-concur-
ence in some amendments, between the two
branches oil the Legislature Of Pennsylva-
MIA passed by the Legislatures in Connec-
ticut and Ohio, voted for by the people Of
Wisconsin pronounced unconstitutional in
Ohio, and passed in modified form in Rhode
Island.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

~Dr. David King delivered a very
able and interesting addrc IS on the early
history Of this Island, before the Newport
Historical Society, at the State House, on
Friday evening, TO large audience Of la
dies and gentlemen. DR.. King takes a
deep interest in antiquarian affairs, and has
devoted great deal of time and labor to a
patient and thorough research in regard to
historical matters, especially concerning
the settlement of this State. His address
evinced extensive reading and familiarity
with the early history Of the New England
colonies, as well as clear and candid
Judgment Of the men and their deeds, who
occupied the most prominent positions, and
were the most active participants in the
public affairs Of those early and importan,
times. We hope that DR.. King will soon
favor the public with another Historical ad.
dresa
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
HERALD OF THE TIMES,
THURSDAY Dec. %, 1854.

HTThe Hon. Anson Buringame was
p prevented from fulfilling his engagement
before the Mechanics Association, on
Thursday evening; he, however, sent
substitute, in the person Of Mr. Mussey, Of
Cambridge. Owing to some detention on
the road the train did not arrive in Prov.
doEce until after the steamer Perry had
left consequently Mr.. Musscy had 10 take
;ate carriage from Providence. The
committee engaged Mr. George II. Calvert
Us substitute, when they uscerlained that
Mr.. Burlingame had not arrived in the boat,
and in case he did not come by land. In
stead of deferring the time of commencing
for some fifteen minutes or so for Mr.. Bur
lingame OF his substitute TO arrive, they had
Mr.. Calvert, or else he had himself, at
work, a few moments after O'clock. Mr..
Mussey sent note to the Committee
which was received very few moments af-
Ger Mr.. Calvert commenced. The note
was read, and in it Mr.. Mussey stated that
he should be there in & few moments. Mr..
Calvert asked Mr. Coggeshall to put the
question TO the audience as to who they
would hear, Mr.. Mussey or himself. Mr..
Coggeshsll did so, and few voices family
said, "Mr. Calvert" and at it Mr.. G. went.
This was decidedly the coolest impudence
that we ever heard of, and manifested an
extreme desire OH the part of Mr.. Calvert
to be heard. 1t was the grosscst insult to
Mr.. Mussey that could be offered. Mr..
Musscy arrived at the Church at fifteen
minutes after 2 O'clock, prepared to lecture,
aud any true gentleman would have given
way for him. We have conversed with
several persons who were present, and who
hero,cally endured the bore for nearly two
hours, but have been unable to ascertain
what the subject was. 1t is said that he
read play Of some kind. We asked one
gentleman what satisfaction Mr. Calvert
gave, and he replied that every one seemed
very much pleased at the close, that
he had finished at last A large number of
the audience enjoyed quiet sleep during
the two hours. hir. Burlingame being un-
able to attend, and having taken the pains
10 send substitute, and the latter gentle
man having come all the way by land and
arrived in season, The Committee should
have placed him before the audience; they
made miserable blunder,-however, hay
ing discharged their duty well heretofore,
they will be excused for this bad manage
ment. Still, it was perfect humbug, a
regular "sel" upon the audience several
persons manifested their saiisic,ion dura-
ing the evening by leaving the house. We
regret that such blunder should have been
made, because it will have tendency to
injure the Course OF Lectures, and pre-
vent many from attending, unless strong
efforts are made to obtain audiences here.
after, when really meriorioas and able men
are to speak.
There is but one opinion ia the commu-
nifty in regard to this matter, and that we
have expressed in this article.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

DrA family living in a house in Pros
pect Hill street, where there has been
case of small pox, in a family in another
part of the house, for some days past, have
removed to the house corner of Spring and
Frank streets,-and child of the family is
now sick with the same disease. The au-
thorities should not have allowed the iam!-
ly to remove until the disease had entirely
disappeared; neither should they allow
members of family where the small pox
exists to leave the house, as they are doing
in the last named case. Unless the prop
er precautionary measures are taken, this
loathsomc disease will be very likely to
spread in different parts of the city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
SENATE.
WASHING TON, Dec. 2.

Mr.. Toombs reported the Judiciary bill
fixing the salaries of the judges of The SUI
preme and District Court OF the United
States, and of the Orphans Court Of the
District OF Columbia.
Mr.. Slidcll moved that the bill for the
removal of the distractions at the South
West passage Of the Mississippi river be
made the special order Of the day for tho
9th of January. Agreed to.
MIR. Badger suggested that as the Sena-
tors yesterday understood that the meeting
of the Senate to-day was pro forma, on ae-
count of Monday Icing Christmas, it was
not farto transact business, whereupon tho
Senate adjourned to Tuesday next
HOUSE.
Mr.. Houston, from the committee on
ways and means, reported bill, making
appropriations for the service Of The post
Office department, and for the transportation
of mails by ocean steamers and otherwise,
far the var ending June 3o'h, 1856. Re-
ferred To the committee OF the whole on the
state Of the Union.
Mr.. Fuller, from the committee on COM
mercr, reported a resolution with the view
Of the better preservation Of life.
To authorise the Prc>i lent of The United
Slstrs to open \ correspondence with the
British Government or any of her depen-
dencies, in order to erect first class light
house at Cape Race, New Foundland-tho
United States to pay an equitable portion OF
the expense.
Mr.. Cutting briefly advocated the resolu-
ton saying that great loss Of life and i'm
mense travel combine to render its passage
necessary.
Mr.. Smith, OF Virgins, opposed the reso-
luton, regarding it as The commencement
of a system to build foreign lighthouses.
Mr.. Fuller said it was Of great import
ance to have a light house OH Cape Race,
where lines of steamers start and arrive =; it
was necessary for the safety Of payal and
commercial matters. ..-
Mr.. McAlullen opposed the resolution
regarding the proposition as hard and un.
preced
Mr.. Fuller mcnlio ed two cases where
appropriations have been made by Con-
grcss to build light houses outside limits on
the Canada shore.
Mr.. Chandler favored the resolution, say
inc the end sancliied the means, whatever
i, right cannot be commenced too early
The resolution was passed, seventy against
Fl ty'two.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28
~" The Washington correspondent
of the New York Herald says,-

w hc washington CoITespohucHt
of the New York Herald says,-
You have already been apprised, in
general way, of the dscords, jealousies, in
Irigues, and mutual aninosities existing
among the members, that is to say, the
three leading and Ambitious members, OF
the Cabinct-Marcy, Gushing and jeff.
Davis. The other iour-Guthre, MClell-
and, Campbell and Dobbin-are the heads,
for the time being, Of their respective de-
Notwithstanding more, and they don't
expect anything more. The general poll
cy of the administration foreign and domes-
tic, is in the hands of Marcy, Gushing, Da-
Wis, Soue, and the kitchen Cabinet. Mar
CIV despisss Gushing Gushing hates Mar
cy; jeff. Davis dstrusls one and suspects
the other Soule is the ally OF Jeh. DAVIS;
otherwise lhey are all intriguing against
each other. Forney and the Kitchen Cab
met practically manage them all, with
little bu ly ny here, and a little blarney
there, as occasion may require. The Pres
ident is the dupc OF the whole set. lie is
more credulous than you would believe
they will pretend to bc his best friends
He believes them oil, though they are all
plotting and contemplating to break him
down. so as to rule the roost in the next
Baltimore Convention. Like tho poor fel-
low who fell among thievcs--he will be
let, by these friends, mongled and helpless
OH the wayside.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-28

DWe perceive by the journals that a
large number Of our cities and towns are
favored with concerts OF high order su,.
taincd entir ly, or nearly 80, by tn ir own
people.
Fall River has lately been honored by a
performance OF a difficult Ora,oro by its
own citizens. Taunton has repeatedly had
the Oratorio of David, and the Cantata OF
the seasons performed in like manner, to
the delight of large and, musically speak
ing, well educated audiences. They have
now in rehearsal, soon to be performed pub
lcly, the immortal "Creaton," by Haydn.
Bridgewater, with not half the population
of Newport, has for years had and sustain
cd a Musical Association, which frequently
perform the works Of the great Maste's.
Now, why cannos Newport have som6-
thing of this kind ? No one who will look
into the facts can doubt that there is suih-
ccnt vocal talent to sustain effectively such
of the great works as are to be had in the
English language. Why, then, can not so
desirable a result be accomplished? Why
cannot such an union Of musical talent be
brought about as shall afford our people the
opportunity of hearing for the first time in
Newport some work of value.
We have been led to make these remarks
from twofold cause; we think il is in.
cumbent upon our citizens, qualified to do
so, to prevent our reputation suffering in
comparison with other cities and towns
another reason why we have alluded to the
subject at this time is, we learn that there
is project of some such effort being made
soon. We most certainly hope that if such
an effort shall be made, all of our vocal
talent will be combined in such way as
to do themselves credit, and give our city a
desirable reputation.