Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-07-13

uJ' 1t Is well known, probably to most
Of our readers, that our friend, Milton Hall,
Esq, The orator Of natur, and Naval officer
of this port, is perfectly enthusiastic in
his admiration and defence of the Nebraska
Bill. 1t is even said that he is the author
of The Bill, and that be furnished Douglas
with the chief elements of his speech in its
defence in the Senate. How this may be
we do not exactly know but we do knoV
that Douglas and Hall have been in conf
dental correspondence for some time past.
Milton has been very vociferous for some
weeks, challenging every opponent of the
bill in lhe city, to meet him in pubic and
discuss its merits but 10 man has been
found possessed of sufficient temerity to
undertake this lIercuean task. After
diliigent effort, we have at last succeeded
in procuring an opponent for him, and 1t
gives US great pleasure TO announce that
within short time n pubic discussion will
be had in regard TO this matter, between
Milton Hall, Esq, Of this city, and Protes-
sor Franklin Macy, of New Bedford. In
consequence of the intense heat of the
weather and the probable immense audience,
the discussion will take place in the Park,
on the Parade. 1t is expected that Presi-
dent Pierce and his Cabinet, and the foreign
Ministers, members of Congress, and other
distinguished personages will be present.
The music will be by the great. .Jullien's
complete orchestra. Full par icuars here
after.
u. S. The NeoS and not the Advertiser
will be the official organ of of the occasion.
n. b. Since he above was written we
are officially informed that after the dis
cussion is concluded, all the distinguished
characters will dine at Ochre Point. Rouse
Gardner Esq, that unHinchng Democratic,
will oliicatc as Toast Master on the occa-
sion. Rouse will announce the toasts, in
front of the barn Of Coz. Lawrence, behind
his residence.
THE PHILADELPHIA FrEE.-The Phila-
delphia Bulletin says:
The origin of the fire was as follows
The dramatic company engaged at the cir
Gus had payed the drama of putnam, or
the Iron Sons of 70" TO which succeeded
the piece called Raymond and Agnes, or
the Bleeding Num- In the first part of the
latter piece fire arms are used, and burn
ing wad from gun lodged among some
shavings in the carpenters shop at the
southern extremity of the building, which
by an alteration made II year or two ago,
communicated TO the Chinese Museum
The audience was happily very small, and
owing to the prudence of the employecs,no
alarm was given. Before announcing the
fact of the fire, the doors were all thrown
wide open, and 4 couple Of minu,os elap,-
ed before the burning was known ~ the
body of the house, and then every one re-
treated in perfect order.
The only life lost was that Of Albert A.
Shepard, principal actor of the National
Theatre, (Crcus) lie was dressed for
the part of Robert in Raymond and Agnes"
when the fire broke out, and put on his
citizens dress before leaving the building.
lie got into the street and discovered he had
left his watch in his dressing room, and in
spite of the remonstrances of his friends he
returned for the missing article. Mr Shcp-
ard was single man, about 25 or 26
years of age. lie was born in one of the
Eastern States, and made his debut at
Buffalo few years ago.
The Museum and Theatre belonged to
Isaac b. Parker, of Burlington, who, it is
said, is uninsured. Their destruction is to-
tai. The damage TO the Girard House is
not serious, and the proprletors are already
prepared to resume operations. The Live
Oak Engine Company of New York, was
on duty at the fire, and two members Of II
were slightly hurt, namely, John Rencr,
whose hand was smashed under the brake +;
and James Flynn. who had his face cut
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The business OF the 4. :. Suprcme Court
grows beyond all precedent The reports