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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

U-57Thc following Report from the May
or shows what the condition Of tho health
Of the city has been during tho past sum
mcr, and what amount Of cholera we have
lad here and it gives more favorable re-
suit than many expected. The disease has
been almost entirely confined to the Irish,
and to certain localities; wo intend to
speak Of this matter moro at length here
after, when We are more at loizure. All
in authority arc entitled to the greatest
credit for the efficiency which they have
exhibited during the siokly season.
MAYORS OFFICE, Newport, Aug. 81, 1854.
On behalf OF the Board of Health | would
report that the whole number of deaths
that have occurred under the knowledge
and care of the city authorities, since the
first appearance of cholera in Newport, in
July last, up to this day, . p. NJ. is 81, all
of which, with the exception of d, were
Irish orchildren Of Irish and English fami-
lies, viz % Adults, l5 children; several
of the children were cases of cholera inlan-
tum; many ofthosc taken to the hospital or
who died before it was established, were
temporary residents among us, having no
comfortable home, no money, and nobody to
care for them thus they were found gen.
orally In state of collapse before it was
known they were sick, and too late for any
remedies 10 act; there has been only 9
other deaths by or supposed TO bo choe-
"a, other than those reported above, making
the total of 4G deaths by cholera or similar
diseases in Newport since July lst and
only 8 from all other causes during the
same two months; OF them were "a years,
of GO years, and children, including the
Asylum and marine hospital.
| consider that the yirulenco of this dis
ease has passed away, but | feel it very
important to recommend continued care in
cleanliness and diet during the coming
month.
VIM. C. COZZENS, Mayor,
and Pres't Board Of Health.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

Tho Vineyard Gazette, says, ",hat mack
erel continue plenty at the south Of tho
Vineyard, and fishermen are very success
ful. According to the Gazette, the waters
of that region nro filled with numerous
specimens ofthc larger rovcrs Of the deep.
Whales, Oft the lin-back species, arc seen
almost every day in that locality. Sword
fish are also quite plenty, and are easily ia
ken by experienced fishermen. A Goldfish
was taken short time since which weigh
cd 81 pounds. The same boat which Sc
cured this "mammoth cod," took forty
five others, averaging about so pounds
each. Among other fish taken, are sharks
of enormous growth, some of them II and
ii feet in length"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

GREAT MEMS DANcING.-Wc read that
Napoleon was very awkward dancer
On one occasion, no danced with very
beautiful Countess who could not conceal
her bushes at his ridiculous postures. On
leading her to her seat he remarked: 'Thc
fact is, madam,that my fort lies not so much
in!danCing, as in making otherssdance."
This reminds us of an anecdote of Dan
iel Webster, who, being present at ball in
Washington, during tho period Of his in.
cumbency as Secretary OF State, was asked
by an eiieminate and foppish sor, Of chap
who thought good deal of his own dancing
"Don't you dance, Mr.. Wcbster2 never
see you dancing. "No," said Mr. Web
stcr, as only he could say and do sucl
things, 81 never had the capacity to earr
how, sir."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

KNow.NoTIuNG AND AMERICAN CRUsA-
DER.-Never, since our remembrance, has
there been such Juror created by the ap-
pearance of weekly newspaper. This
publication is issued in Boston, by Edward
w. Pinks g. Co., and the City of Notions
may justly be proud of it and the marked
power and ability exhibited in its editorial
management. Its motto is "God and our
Country deeds, not Words !" 1t is
supposed to be the organ of the "Know-
Noihings," and goes in for "The repeal of
all naturalization laws"-"Nonc but Native
Americans for oiiico"-"A pure American
school system''-"War to the hilt OH Poiti-
Cal 'Bomanism" -" American Institutions
and Scntiments"--'the sending back Of all
foreign paupers landed upon our shores
"anl finally, American Laws and American
Legislation, and death to all foreign inhu-
cnccs, whether in high places or low"
Terms, Two Dollars Year. Clubs of
Forty 10 one address, $50; Thirty, $l2;
Twenty $50 Ten, iSl6,G6; Six, Slo,5O.
Literary Budget, Chicago, III.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

TREASURE observation-disclosures work.
men, in Digging at Harlem few days
ago, found a box containing 1000 or
1000 Spanish dollars. II was deposited
there for safe keeping by Samuel Benson
during tho days Of the Revolulion-while
he fed to the mountains Of Fiskill. A
trco was planted over tho spot but il died
and was removed during his absence, and
on his return the burial place was lost to
his memory. The laborcrs who found tho
coin threw down their picks and shoycls,
filed their pockets, and started ''On time. "
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

In Florence several young American vo-
calists arc now studying with reference to
the stage. Miss Phillips, of Boston, has
already made successful debut at Brescia !;
Miss Iensler, also from Boston, will make
hers at the royal theatre Of Turin in Octo-
Der next, and then submit herself to the Sc
we're ordeal of Ia Scala at Milan-that
West Point OF musical cadets, whose diplo-
ma Isl sure passport to future success
Miss Hill, she too, Bostonian, is preparing
to follow, and is said to have as fine natu-
raj gifts IA either of them. Thus Young
America, in sending composers and prima
donnas to the Old World even to the very
home ofmusic, it is beginning to pay her
long running musical debt to italy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT AT WHITEHALL.
AS the steamboat train, which leaves
Whitehall at 81 o'clock, A. M, was about
10 loayo the junction station Oh Tuesday
morning, Mr.. Il. Il. CozzEys, n rospccta-
bic and highly esteemed citizen Of that viii
lace, asked the conductor IL he could get Off
in the village? MIR. MATTHEWS replied TO
him that the train lid not stop there. lie,
however, rot on, and in jumping oil, al
though tho cars were moving quito slowly,
stumbled and fell back under them, the two
hndmost passing over and badly fracturing
both his legs. An extra engine was i'm
mcdately dispatched to Casucton for a sur
gcon, who however pronounced tho case
hopeless, and before the afternoon train left
there ho died. This is another mciancho-
ly instance Of the danger Of jumping from
the cars when in motion. Mr. CozZENs
was a brother of Mr.. GEORGE CozzESs Of
this village, and had charge Of . large grist
mill at Whitchall.--Sard,oya Wh,g.
Mr.. Cozzcns was a brother Of Mr John
III. CozLen,, oi this city
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

AN Honor DEcLINED.--It is not perhaps
generally known by the present generation,
and may have been forgotten by some Of
the past, that John Quincy Adams was ap-
pointed Justice Of the Supreme Court Of
the United States odd February, 1871, in
place of Levi Lincoln, deceased, and declin-
cd the appointment. The high trust was
then conferred by Mr.. Madison upon Joseph
Story, of Massachusetts, whose rank as n
profound jurist was only second TO that Of
Chief Justice Marshall.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07
The Limerick Chronicle, of tho 10Th Of

The Limerick Chronicle, of tho 10Th Of
August, says The family ofSmith O'Bricn
received letter this week from that gen.
tloman, dated the last week in May, from
Van Dieman's Land, where he was prcpar-
ing to avail himself Of her Majesty's gra-
cious pardon, and TO leave the colony for
Europe. Mrs. Smith O'Bren and other
relatives will meet tho liberated exile at
Brussels, where it is probable ho will re-
side, and we have the pleasure of informing
his countrymen, that Mr.. OBrion accepted
with the best feelings his sovereign's spon-
taneous clcmency in remission of the PEN
atty for political offence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

- I'VE think that even the democrats
cannot but read with a smile the following
good natured article from the Meredith
Bridge Gazette.
"AH Round my Hat" Tho gross In
suit offered the President of the United
States, is but ono among a series of Incl
dents which but too plainly show that it is
fatality Of General Pierce to be wounded in
the hat. For, firstly, ball passed through,
his hat during his ca mpaign in Mexico
(some say that his hat was on his head at
the time, others declare that it was on a
wagon in train of baggage and anmuni.
tion.) Secondly, Henry says he onco saw
hat fall from the Generals head, in front
Of the Cerro Gordo House, now Burnham's
Hotel in this village, owing to the uneasi-
ness of horse attached to a wagon in
which he was about to take ride. Third
ly, George Smith sat down on the Gener-
al's hat, as it lay where he placed it for
few moments on q seat in railroad car, in
train passing from Concord to the We:r's
landing, in the summer of 1852. Fourth
iy, as the President was riding horseback,
with his hat held in his hand for few
minutes, in the procession in tho streets OF
New York, at the opening of tho Crystal
Palace, ayear ago or more, another horse,
becoming restive, rushed with its rider up
against the Generals horse, and 80 squat
ted and crushed the top of his hat, that when
he hurriedly put it on his head without OBJ
ssrying its condition, it looked shocking
bad" and caused much mcrriment among
the crowd; and Fyihty, and lastly it was
knocked offby boiled egg. If not fa-
tal,ies, these are at least coincidencies,
or co-inci-dents Of the Generals hat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

HEAD oFF.-D. l.. Wood, Esq, local
mail agent at Cleveland, was removed to-
day, and Mr.. Stephenson appointed in
his place. Mr.. Wood, it is said has had too
much to do with the Know Nothings.-
Washington Globe.
This is the second prescription Mt Wash
ington Of an American in Office, and the
dominant party there are doing the very
thing they complain Of the Know-Nothings
for intending TO do
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

MARRYING AND DYING.-Thc Knoxville
(Tennessee) papers contain the following
mixture under their matrimonial head
MARRIED, on tho 10th July, in Knox
vile, Tennessee, by lack. Boothe, Esq,
Mr. Patrick Wclch to Miss Sarah T. Da-
Wis.
DIED, in Knoxville, ON the Gath July, Mr..
Patrick Welch.
MARRIED, on the 18th August, in Knox.
vile, Tenn, by w. +. Seay, Esq, Thom-
as Collins to Mrs. Sarah +. Welch, relict
of the late Patrick Welch.
This is progressive Ogci
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07
CITY COUNCIL.

Meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Tues.
day, August 30, 1854. Present, the May
or, Aldermen Hunter, Stevens, Birckhead,
Macy and Weaver.
Minutes of last meeting read md approx
ed.
Finance Report No. 6 read and rcciov-
cd, and bills ordered to be paid from City
Treasury as recommended.
A copy of the bill of s. Il. Hopkins for
repair of market was ordered TO be present.
ed to Mr.. Otis for payment, the damage
having been done to the market by his car.
riage.
Alderman Macy was added to the Com
mttce on Slaughter Houses.
The Petition of Abraham ii. Tillcy for
location of his slaughter House is referred
TO the committee on slaughter Houses.
1t was voted that the agents of the city
tor the sale Of liquor for medicinal and
mechanical purposes shall not exceed
six.
The following persons wero appointed
agents for. sale Of liquor for medicinal
and mechanical purposes - John r..
Stanhopc, Henry D. Dcblois, Jona,han.T.
Almy. -.
Report of the Committee on, Printing, il
read and received, and they are discharged
from further duty.
Report of tho Committee on alterations
of the Brick Market for the accommodation
Of the City Records, was read and received,
and tho Resolution accompanying the same
was read and passed.
Resolution passed to pay J. II. 81 G. w.
Perry bill for standard measure.
Silas II. Cottrcll's petition for liberty to
extend his whav, read and referred 20 COM
mittee on city property.
So much Of the Rules and Regu lations
of this Board as makes it the duty of City
Agents for sale ofliquor for medicinal and
mechanical purposes, to register the names
of those whom they may supply, is repeal
ed.
Resolution on the petition to receive An
thony street, passed that when the same is
decided by the propretors and plated, it will
be received by the city,
Resolution passed to publish ordinances,
advcrtisements!und the proceedings of City
Council in Newport Mercury for Eighty
dollars'per year was'passed.
The Mayor is requested to mako COM
munication in bohalf the Board Of Health
in relation to the Health of the city in the
newspapers.
Adjourned to next Tuesday evening, at
l-2 o'clock.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

B'Thcre has been some talk of the Ger
manians dsbanding, at the close of the
present season in this city; but we learn
that the Hotels will probably be able to en-
gage them for next season. Those who
pass the summers at Newport will be glad
to hear Of this arrangement, as the Gorma-
mans arc popular with all, and no other
musicians would probably give such gen.
eral satisfaction as these accomplished AZ
lists.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

CAMPHoR PRODUCING lSsAHITy.-Tho
Toronto Colonst says ave arc inform :
ed that no less than eight persons have been
admitted into the Lunotic Asylum in state
of insanity, occusioncd by consuming guam
titles Of camphor to prevent cholera. Some
Of them carried it about in their pockets,
and kept from time TO time eating small
quantities of II. Others took il dissolved in
brandy. In all cases where il was taken
in any quantity it produced insanity. IL IS
fact well known, that comparatively
small quantity of camphor will set q
dog mad, aud that lac will soon aitcrward5
die"
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Bp Uclrarapb..
BALTIMORE. Sent Lat.

BALTIMORE, Sept lst.
New Orlesns papers Of Saturday last,
which came TO hand this morning, contain
ed the details of the Mexican news to the
22d of August.
Tho Mexican papers assert positively that
Count Boulbon was shot.
Santa Anna had issued decree enabling
the religious orders to avail themselves of
the civil tribunals to enforce upon the
Monks and Clergy an adherence to their
vows.
BY the last English packeta dividend
was RENTED to the English holders of Mex
lean bonds.
1t 10 reported that Vilarcal, Alvarez's
next in command, md one of his most able
supporters, died at Acapulco, from wounds
received in a late skirmsh. Gomez, AL
varez's secretary is also reported to have
died.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

CANE AND UMBRELLA.-We wero shown
this morning, neat Cane with an Umbrel-
la encased, the whole being no larger than
common walking stick. 1t is remarka-
bio with what facility it can be changed
from a cane into an umbrella, and vice ver-
sa,'either having tho appearance of only
one article. They are for sale by the
Agents for this city, Messrs. B. II. Tisdalc
& Son.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

VALUABLE ArFLIcATIoS.-For wounds
received from old nails, or cuts occasioned
by broken class, peach trcc leaves well
stepped and applied to tho wound will give
immediate relief. BY thickcning tho liquid
from which the leaves have bcon taken it
will keep moist foS hours. In case the
leaves cannot be ob.ancd, tea made Of
twigs Of the peach tree thickcned will do MS
well.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

The king of Bavaria has dccreed that no
children aged less than ten years at least,
and who have not received an elementary
and religious instruction, shall not be oc--
cupied more than nine hours day, and
that, of them three shall be passed at school;
that the children shall be continually un-
der surveillance and that, if possible,
tho two sexes shall be kept separate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

Notwithstanding sultry August has
passed and pleasant September has come
still there are large number of visitors at
oil our hotels T; and every boa, brings new
arrivals. There is every indication that
the season this year will be protractcd con-
siderably later than usual. The Hotels
have all done an excellent business.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

A single lady died lately at st. Malo,
France, worth four million Of francs, loav-
ing % wills, all of which it was necessary
for the judicial authorities to examine. A
married woman cannot mako n will in
Froncc-a single ono can--and this lady
seemed determined 10 ENJOY the privilege to
the utmost.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

A very unusual step has been taken by
the inspector of Markets in Paris, in order
to increase artifciolly tho supply Of bread
stufIs. The COZ bakers Of Paris are oblig-
cd to store, with the government, 6l,39O
quintnls Of flour. This stock remains con-
stantly on hand, as n guarantee and precau-
tion against sudden famine. Any baker
who cannot supply his share Of this amount
loses his patent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07
WAsnINGToN, Aug. Q, 1854


nv Dear Sir Your letter came two
days after tho rising of Congress too late,
therefore, for tho action of that body. But
| lost no time in seeing tho Secretary of the
Navy. lie docs not hesitate to declare that
Newport is the proper place for the North
cm Navy Yard, and he thinks that if Mas
sachusctts should ask the removal Of the
Yard from Charleston, on terms which
should save the United States from loss, II
would bo done.
The idea of a large yard near the deep
water of Newport, is fayoritc one with ma
val men.
From this brief statement you will see
how the question stands. Should you
choose to proceed, II will be important to
present some evidence ut the next Congress
vi tho desire Of Massachusetts.
Yours very truly,
- CHARLES SUMNER.
TX. TYLER, ESQ, Boston.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

UTThe Grand Dress Ball at tho Ocean
House Friday evening, was well attended,
and everything passed off in the most pleas
ant and satisfactory manner. The Supper
was excellent, and there was not muir
mur from any one in regard to The Ball or
any Of its arrangements.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

G5-Thc steamship Pacific arrived at New
York Sunday she brings nothing very
important, except the confirmation of the
announcement of the capture Of Domor-
sund, with but little loss of life.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

Deacon Simeon Barker was badly injur-
ed by falling from a scafiolding, on which
he was at work, last Thursday. His brui-
ses were principally intcrnal'-Pror. Jour
nal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

The library Of Gen. Davis at Troy, was
entirely destroyed on Friday last during tho
great fire. His collection Of political works,
pamphlets and papers, numbering over
1000 volumes, ono Of tho most rare and
valuable in the country, was entirely dos
troYol.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

u Many Milleritcs, mostly females, in
Maine, have become insane lately Oh ac-
count of the extensive burning of tho for
csts, which they looked upon as an indica-
ton of the end of all things.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

Az ExTRAyAoASr WAY OF CALLING ron
THE poLicE--A good looking young man
in Broadway the other day deliberately
picked mp brick and threw ii against a
window, breaking pane Of glass which
cos, $50. The only reason he would give
for this rash act was, that lac "wantcd a
policeman.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

UAmong the Army appropriations, at
the close of the session Of Congress, VIC
notice $4,000 for Fort Adams, in this har-
Dor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

The Lake Superior Journal Of Saturday
last says the mining prospects arc loiHish-
ing. The shipments since August 18th
amounted to over 257 tons of copper, and
400 tons of iron ore.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

TThomas Darcy McGee, Esq, tho elo-
quent young Irish orator, delivered lee
ture at Concert Hall, last evening, on the
Early History of America.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

HARp DGGiSG.--A farmer IN Andover,
dug up fifty bills Of potatoes, las, week, and
from The whole wus only able 10 obtain about
one bushel ofihat vegetable. Drought va,
the cause of this effect, turning thcm Cut
"sinall potatoes and few IN a hill"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

Cardinals Hat Vacanl.-A letter from
Rome, in tho Mcssagere di Modena, states
that at the present moment there arc seven
cardinals hats at the disposal Of the Pope,
and that an eighth is likely to be soon va
cant by the death, which is daily expected,
of the Archbishop of Braga, (Portugal)
Cardinal of Figaredo.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

m-Tho Supreme Court adjourned Fri
day evening most of tho cases on the
Docket were continued until tho next
Term.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

Dona Maria hcosta, resides IN Cuba,
arcd III. She was born at Santa Cruz,
Tcnenilc, having crossed the aca 10 come
10 the island only six years .inCc.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

Col. ID. s. Miles, U. S. A., now on his
way to New Mexico with detachment of
troops, writes from Fort Atkinson, Ark,
that he had been four days among the Ca
manchces and Ki-o-ways, and adds -
"Some of the bucks offered me as high
as ten horses for my daughter, and l had an
offer Of swamp of sqnaw for Mr. NJ
declined both advantageous offers"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07
SISTER AGNES or, the Captive Nun.

SISTER AGNES or, the Captive Nun. A
picture of Convent Life. BY Clorgy-
mans Widow, author of "the Orphans
Friend" "the Widows Friend" &c.
New York Riker, Thorne & Co..
1854.
This is an interesting work, and the
story is beautifully and pa.hetically tola. by
ono who knows how 10 appeal to the feel
ings, and to give the highest coloring to all
that is or may have been bad and wicked In
the mysteries of Convent life. It's illus
tratcd by several engravings representing
the various punishments which it is said are
inflicted OH the nuns. The book will have
an extensive sale and be much admired by
Protestants. Il is published in very fine
style.
For sale by w. T.. Peck and C. E. Him.
nett, Jr.
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N e w PU B Ii IONS.

FAMOUS PERSONS AND PLACES. By N. p.
Willis. New York Charles Scribncr.
1854.
Such is the title Of very neat volume
OF 300 pages, which has just been issued.
portion Of the contents has been previous
ly published in the authors "PenciIlings by
the Way" but many additions have been
made, all of which are in Willis happiest
style. lie is one Of onr most popular
American authors, and his writings have
been as much, if not more, read than the
productions of any other American au-'
thor. The book will have an extensive
salc.s
For sale by c. E. IIammott, Jr. and w.
II. Peek.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

~ The corner stone of the New York
Asylum for Idiots, will be laid with appro-
pirate ceremonies at Syracuse, on Friday,
September 8, at IL o'clock, A. NJ. This
will be the first building in the United
States erected for the educa,ionof idiots.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

C. Among the arrivals at the Bel
lcvuo House we notice Hon. X. Schici-
der, Minister resident al Bremen
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-09-07

90 Tho lion. Robert J. Walker aud
the Hon. Hamilton Fish, are in the city.