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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

hissiHG.-Squire you are older than
be, and suppose you will think all this
sort Of thing is clear sheer nonsense, but
depend upon it q kiss is great mystery
There is many thing we know we can
explain, still We are sure it is a fact for all
that Why should. there be a sort Of mag
ic in shaking hands, which seems only a
mere form, and sometimes a painful one too
for some folks wiring your fingers off al
most and make yon fairly dance with pain,
they hurt you so. 1t don't give much,
pleasure at any time. What the magic If
it is, we cant tell, but so tits for all that
1t seems only custom like bowing
and nothing else, still there is more in it
that meets the eye. But a kiss fairly elee.
trihes you, it warns your blood and acts
your heart to beatin' like bass drum, and
makes your eyes twinkle like stars on .
frosty night. It amt thing ever to be
forgot. No language can express fit; no
letters will give the sound. Then what in
nature is equal to the flavor Of it? What
an aroma it has! 1t amt gross, for you
can't feed on it. 1t don't cloy, for the
palate amt required to test its taste. 1t is
neither visible, nor tangible, nor portable,
nor transferable. 1t is not substance, nor
liquid, nor vapor II has neither color
nor form. Imagination can't conceive it,
1t can't be initiated nor forged. 1t liz
quitous.
II is disembodied when completed, but
Instantly reproduced and 80 is immortal
Ii is AZ old as the creation, and yet is as
young and fresh as ever. 1t pre-oxisted,
still exists and always will exist 1t per-
wales all nature. The breeze as it passes
kisses the rose and the pendant vine stoops
down and hides with It's tendrils its bushes
as il kisses tho limpid stream that waits in
an eddy to meet Iit, and raises is tinny
waves, like anxious lips to receive it. De-
psrd upon it Eve learned it in Paradise,
hHu was hs utnutiCo,
rieties by.an angel, there is something so
transcedan in it. How it Ia adapted to oil
circumstances Tnrre is the kiss of well
como and OF parting, the long lingering, low
ing present one. the stolen or tho mutual
one, the kiss OF love, az joy, and of sorrow,
the seal of promise and the receipt of fulfil
mcnt. Ia it strange therefore that wo-
man is invincible whose armory consists of
kisses, smiles sigh and tears Is it any
wonder that poor old Adam was first tempt
ed and thcs ruined It is very easy for
preachers to get up.with long faces and tell
us that he ought to have been more OF
man. My opinion is, il he had been less ot,a
man, it would have been better for him. -
But am not agoin' to preach .so | will
get back to my story; but esquire, | shall
always maintain to my dying day, that kiss
ing is a sublime mystcry.-sam Slick.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

MusIcAL.-Madam La Grange. the eel.
ebrated vocalist, and Signor Morelli, Primo
Barton, Of the Academy ofMusic, New
York, are at the Ocean House, and will
probably give Concert during the season.
Otto Dresel, the Pianist, is at the Belle
vue.
The following distinguished Artists will
visit the city during the summer, and some
if not all of them give Concerts -
Signorina Vsstvali, Prima Donna Con-
tralto, of the Acadamy of Music, New
York.
Miss Eliza Hensler, American Prims
Donna.
Signor Brignoli, Primo Tenore.
Signorl Amodio, Baritone, from the
Academy of Music, New York.
Ole Bull, the Violinst.
Mr.. Bassford, the American Pianist
Mr. Go,tschalk, the Pianist.
Paul Julien, the Violinist.
Sgnora slanzni, Primo Donna.
Mad'lle Caroline Lehman, Primo Don
ma of the German Opera. New York.
Mr.. Aptommas, the Harpe,t
From this array of brilliant Musical talent
the citizens and visitors may anticipate
some excellent Concerts. Added to these
the Germanisns, as usual, will probably
give some Of their Concerts which have al
ways been 30 popular here.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

A CoMIsG STAR.-The, great, unar-
proochable "Rachel' is making preparation
to visit the United States, and secure 10
herself share in the golden harvest " bic h
this country yields to all Of her class. The
opposition of Government, which, in France
mixcs itself up queerly with thealrcals, as
well as with everything else, is the only
bar to the project.
In the contract with her brother, Made
moisee Rachel binds herself 10 give, in
fifteen months, two hundred representations
/ in America, including the island of Cuba,
for the sum of 100000 francs, or at the
! rate Of 5000 franc for each representation.
She is to draw this sum each night out OF
the receipts, and her brother is TO give her,
bef re her departure from Paris, a cash &C.
curity of 100000 iruncs. Milo Rachel
and her father, whom she takes with her to
watch over her interests, are to have all
their travelling and hotel expenses paid
She il to have two temmeS dc chamJre, and
in each town carriage with two horses
placed gratuitously at her disposal. She
| i. ~ he entitled 10 forr honaf,s onoh gna--
| an,ied at a minimum of 10000 irancs-
She may, at the end six months, break this
contract by giving her brother q months
notice beforehand. If she executes it TO
the end, the father is TO be entitled TO
third in the profits of the son, after three
millions of receipts, and Mile Rachel is TO
be entitled 10 the halt Of the said profits af-
ter four millions and 4 half of receipts, for
she estimates that the amount once attain-
ell, her brother will have gained as much as
her--lhat is to say, twelve hundred thous-
and francs. The expenses of the latter are
however, not 10 oxceed on an average 6000
francs tor each representation, for he will
have to pay the whole troupe that accom-
panies his sitter, as also the rent of the
theatre whose she plays.
II this enterprise of Mile Rachel and her
family is carried out it will form one OF the
most curious pages in the history OF the
drama and of industrial speculation. Bar
mum and Jenny Lind may then be regarded
as dethroned king and queen-two eclips.
ed stars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19
The ANCIENT RECORDS OF NEwroRr.-

The ANCIENT RECORDS OF NEwroRr.-
When the British troops evacuated this
city, on the 25lh Of October, 1919, the Re
cords Of the Town, including the Books of
the Registry Of Deeds, as well as those OF
tho Council and Court OF Probate, were
carried away in q small vessel that accom-
panied their fleet. William Coddington,
the Clerk at that time, was an aged and in
firm man not wishing TO be made prison.
er ahNew York, wither the troops were
conveyed, he left his house privately and
went to Providence. The rect rds were,
left with the Sheriff, Walter Chaloner, who,
being Tory, sympaihizcd with the Brit
ish, and accompanied them on their retreat
lie took passage ina private vessel, and.
put the several .volumes Of 1.-The Records,
Of more than one Hundred and forty years
among his effects. That vessel while pass.
ing through Hurl Gate, near New York,
struck upoRa rock and sunk. Some few
days elapsed before they were recovered,
and when they reached the city, they were
deposited in store, without being opened,
and there kept for more than year. 1t
was not he. fault Of the British that they
were either taken or retained.
1t was not until 1882 that the place of
deposiie oi the Records was asccrtained.-
AT town meeting, Jul, %, 1882, the
Town Council were requested to write to
Gen. Calton Commander at New York,
concering them, and TO requeat That they
might be returned. January 10th 1888,
Messrs Robert Taylor, John Pnnegar, and
Peleg Barker, Jr, the Town Clerk, werc
appointed Committee to examine the Rec
ords, they having been promptly returned
upon request. Being opened leaf by leaf,
such was the extent of their damage, that
an Act OF the General Assembly was sub
sequcntly obtained, making legal the new
Records of all attested copies Of deeds,
wills or other instruments, or parts Thereof.
taken therefrom. Such was the extreme
poverty OF the town at that time, that, the
labor Of copying being immense, il was
judged best to trust to that which emaned
fo- future guarantee miserable economy,
frsuglH, it ha. boon, with serions svils
to every generation since. Tho greater
portion Of the Records could have been
copied at the time of their being opened, if
suitable care had been exercised and the
Council or Town sanctioned the expence.
As they now sro, they are nearly or quite
yalueless.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19
herald OF THE TIMES
PvsLIsHED EVERY vHURsDAY MoRriN
No l44 Thames Street.
CRANST0N & NORMAN.
TERMS-.$2 in advance, or s., rs
at the end Of the year.

Dr The Atlantic House has been very
much improved during the past winter, and
was opsncd this summer und, very favor
able auspices. 1t is still under the charge
Of Joseph B. Weaver, Esq, its proprietor,
who is very popular with tho travelling
public. He is is assisted by Mr. Tilley,
formerly OF the Bellevue, who is favorite
with oil who know him. Another as.
sistant, Mr.. Stetson, who is one Of the
most accomplished hotel mon that we
have ever met, is a great acquisition
10 the house. Last, but not least,
is Benjamin Weaver, son of the
proprietor, who is a popular and accommo-
dating young man in the Office. MIR.
Weaver nus fitted up a large and airy
smoking saloon, in the basement, where
gentlemen will find the choicest brands of
cigars. This department is under tho
charge of Mr.. Hizolton, formerly Of the
81. Nicholas, New York, who has no su-
perior in his business. Tho Atlantic is do
ing an excellent business.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

SCARCITY OF WEEDS. has been fire.
quen,ly remarked the present season, by
residents of the West, that the Dauseous,
rank and annoying weeds that generally
spring up over the entire face Of nature,
where there Is soil enough for he deposit
of the smallest seed, are very few and Tar
between. The growing crops have been
but slightly disturbed by these intruders,
and in many places plowboys are felicita-
ting themselves upon al most total exemp'
ton from blowing corn. The cause oi this
somewhat remarkable and blessed riddnnce
In the protracted drouth Of the last sum.
mer, which, while killing the grain, did no.
spare the weeds, drying them up before
they wont TO seed. So there must be one
favorable mark placed to tho account OF
the last years drou,h.--Boston Cour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

FasAK OF A. 'HossE.-The Utica Observ.
or tells the following story about horse -
AS q splendid team OF horses attached
to baroucho were being driven down Gen,
esce street thi, morning a boy unthinkingly
fred n pistol near them, when one Of the
animals fell as il sho, by cannon ball, al
though the pistol was not pointed towards
him when fred. He lay perfectly still
motionless. for a minute or more, thea rear.
ed violently till he had repained his feet,
when the driver used his arts to subdue the
horse, and the barouchc moved on as II
there had been no interruption Of its pro.
gress."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

HIGr The Evening Post says Of the late
reported to-come off wedding at the St.
Nicholas:
"Judgo Conckln and his daughters
were guests at the hotel about month ago,
and nothing was heard at that time, or
since, Of any intended marriage fete there
or elsewhere, in which they were interested.
There is to be small wedding party at the
ST. Nicholas some time during the present
month. A gentleman named Lawrence, Of
Kentucky, is to be married to 8 uthcrn
lady, and the wedding party will come to
tho north and stop few days at the st.
Nicholas About fifty rooms have been
partially engaged for the party. The bride
and bridegroom and their friends will af-
terwards leave the city for Saratoga and
other places of summer resort. This is the
nearest approximation to the Monster
Wedding of which the proprictors Of the
St. Nicholas have any knowledge"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

III The Detroit Free Press says OF
the prohibitory law now in operation in that
state -
"It liquor lcgislction shall take the same
direction in New York that it has taken
in Michigan, il is immateral what il
may be. In the city of Detroit the traffic
in spirtuous liquors is as open, undisgmssd
g. widespread ns i, had ever been at any
period The law is utterly disregarded,
and prosecutions seem to have ceased
Public opinion has eiectually killed and as
efFsctually as repeating statute could do
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

The poet James G. Perciyal, holds the
office Of State Gcologist, Wisconsin,
having been appointel by Governor Barstow
about year ago, since which he has
reside there. But When you cons to his
face, you forget his apparel. His nose Is
hooked and thin, his eye is groy, his mouth
closed, his forehead high and broad, with the
shade OF unhappy years and torturing
thought upon it, His ,lmidiiy is
unconquerable; no is uow rs bashful as a
child is frightened at his own voice in a
strange circle, never speaks until he is
addressed, shuns society and seeks no
friends. Devoted to his duties he spends his
days in mineral holes and quarries, and
evening, in recording his observations, and
hi. nights inquiet sleep. lie is quite poor
depending upon his profession as gcoloe-
lst Tor his support.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

A new annunciator has been invented by
gentlemen in Buffalo, N. u, which indicates
the number Of the room In be answered, by
printing il on telegraph paper, and painting
II out to tho attendant, SO that it may be
taken BY the servant to remind him, in case
he should forget, or have several rooms to
auswer at once. This annunciator is only
wound updaily like clock and requires lii
tie or no other attention. The wires which
Indicate the position of the type are selected
BY mac aehinery; and yet the construction
and operation are very simple.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

At Cincinnati on Thursday, Gen. Sar-
gent dsbanded the Irish battalion, aud took
possession of the equipments belonging TO
all the companies composing it, The Ger
man Companies are to be served the same.
It is alleged by the Know Noihings that
these,companies wers "insabordina'e'on the
4th Of July. Never any faction tried hard
or than this wicked order" to s,ire up
strife, riot and bloodshed in our happy land.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

Ths Boston and New York Central
Railrsa al is again in trouble. This fornoon
there was a shcrifrs sale at the depot, at
which all the fixtures and furniture were
sold under the hammer. And, what Is
worse, an injunction been laid upon the
rad, which has completely stopped tho
rinning of trains ior the present Tho
injunction wOs granted by Judge Shaw, at
the instance Of the SclscimcB " Dorchester
and relates to ihctcrossiug OF the highways
n:ihat town. We understand il was served
upru the rad willo 4 any previous notice
Boston Iranecnrt
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

Thar RUsslLs OFrER.-A writer from
St. Petersburg says that tho Emperor Alex
ander "has repeated, or very soon will re-
peat, plainly the offer his father made 10
our government. lie will give tho United
States The whole OF Russian America for
the privilege ofbuying and fitting steam
ships and privaiceri in our ports" Th"t
such nm offer shonld have bcen made is not
complimentary to our people, aud that il
should b. accepted bc yond belief
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

uy Several gentlemen residing in cot.
tages have expressed desire to su bscribc
for the Hops for The season; Subscrip ion
papers have been Eripared and left at the
Hotels, upon which gentlemen can place
their names, and receive a season ticket
The price of subscription is $40, which
will entitle subscribers to attend all tho
Hops tha, may be given at all the Hotels,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

Mr. O'Sullivan, the United States minis
ter at Lisbon, who is said to be one of the
best chsss-players in America, played, du-
ring his late stay in Paris, a. games with
out odds with M. Saint Amant, the well
known French player. Ofthe ~, NJ. Saint
Amant won 81, MIR. O'Sullivan 3, and 3
were drawn.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

" The Richmond Enquirer in about
seven columns OF solid matter, gives the Sc
cret forms of the Know Nolhings or Or
der of American Union; it is strange that
men of sense should have ever mixed hem
selves up will, such a mess of nonsense
and humbuggery. The best portion OF
them, however, are sick enough of their
rash folly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

On the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the
trucks of the cars have stout scmi-circ ular
straps or guards, firmly bolted 10 the frames.
II an axle breaks this guard prevents tho
wheel from leaving the track, and cases
have been known where the breakagc OF the
axle has been only accidentally discovered,
after the car had been rpnning long
distance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

When Mr.. Wiberforco was n candidate
TOR Hull, his sister, an amiable and witty
young lady, offered the compliment of a
new gown to each of the wives Of those
frecmcn who voted for her brothcr,on viii III
she was saluted with the cry, "Miss Will
bcrforce forever - al thank you, gentle
men," remarked the lady, "but really | do
not wish to be Miss Wilberforce forever.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19
Bp Urle9rapt).
PROVIDENCE, July l3.

PROVIDENCE, July l3.
The dwelling house of John Tucker, on
the edge of this city, WAS blown up and al
mort entirely destroyed last night.
Some person placed a small keg of gun
powder under his bed and from train out
side it was fired, causing terrific explosion.
No one was seriously injured, though the
escape from death Of Mr.. Tucker and two
young ladies' seems lttIs loss than miracu-
lous.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

AQUIgr HoME.-A pickering pair Of
Quakers were lately heard in high contro-
versy, the husband eIclaiming, 81 am de-
termined to have one quiet week with
thee !"
"But how wilt thou be able to get il ?"
said the taunting spouse, in reiiera;on,"
which married ladies SO provokingly in
dulge in.
"Iwll keep thee a week after thou art
Dead" was tho Quaker's rejoinder.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

"IIow do you get along with your arith-
metic 2" asked a father Of his little boy.
ave ciphsred through addition, partition,
subtraction, distraction, abominntion. just-
6cstion lhallucination, darnntion. ampu,aticn
creation and adoption He'd do for an en-
gineer on "Short Limo Railroad"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

PASTE THAT IL PAsrE.-Dissolve an
ounce Of alum in quart OF warm water !;
when cold, add as much -four as will make
il the consstence Of cream then strew in
to it as much powdered rosin as will stand
on shilling, and two or three cloves, boil
il to consistence, stirring oil the time
Ii will keep for twelve months, and when
dry may be sofiened with water.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

~ A member of the Carson League, in
Albany, mado a complaint against resi-
dent OF that city for an alleged violation Of
the Maine Lsw preliminary hearing wa !
had and the case continued as the CON-
plainant came out Of Court he was assault
cd, and quantity Of pulverizcd charcoal
thrown in his face.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

Baltimore, July l3.-At Fort McilsIry,
on Wednesday night, soldier named
Louis Loup, while in state of fintoxicaiion
was gagged by order of the sergeant Of the
guard and then whipped to death Loup
was Swiss by birth, and had been in the
American army II year, and served
throughout the Florida and Mexicans wars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

~ The long pending assault and bat
terry case between Mr.. ". p. Willis and
Mr. Edwin Forrest, the actor, was decided
during the June term of the Court Of APP
peals Of New York, the judgment Of the
cour, appealed from being affirmed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

An EXCEPTION TO THE GENERAL RULS
Among the passengers by the last steamer
from California, was citizen of Boston,
who has for six years been trying his luck
OH the Pacific coast. When he left home
he was worth little or nothing, but by in
dustry has returned home with some S7o,-
600, it is said. Such expections to the
general rule are very rare.-Bost Trar.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

TEARS AND LAUGHTER.-God made both
tears and laughter, and both for kind pur-
poses for AZ laughter enables mirlh and
surprise to breathe freely, so tears enables
s,rrow to vent itself patiently. Tears
hinder sorrow from becoming despair and
madness and laughter is one of the very
privileges OF reason, being confined to the
human species.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

VEsERABLE.--In the pension Office at
Washington on Saturday las, the claims of
Thomas G. Jones, Of Alabama, aud WI
liam Ford, Of Tennessee, f,r bounty lands
The former Of whom is in the ll2th year
OF his age, and tho latter l07, were allow
ei
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

AN OLD TRAvsLLER.-A baggageman
on tho New York Central Railroad has
been in the employ Of the Company up
wards of Is years. lie has ridden during
that time bat little less than seven hundred
thousand miles,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

The historian tells us that the Equi'
maux arc afraid to die on a windy day,
lest their souls should be blown away. We
know scme people hcreabous who need
dread no such event. They have no sous
to lose.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19
WHOLE NO i3is

" Newport has had only four Clerks in
Seventy five years. After Mr.. Coddingion
abandoned the public Records October,
1873, Pcleg Barker, Jr. was chosen Octo-
ber n, 1850 and continued in the Office Is
years, until rendered uncapablc, by sick
ness, OF di,chargng its duties. Jonathan
Almy was elected March 3, 1875, ard die.t
June, 1921, while Clerk, having held tho
office 2G years. Charles Cyl swas elect
el June 2, 1921 and resigned September
IL, 1925, having held The office 1 years.
B njamin b. Rowland was elected Septer :,
Der IL. 1921, and will have held the offis.
30 years in September next. He has not
grown grey or his eyes become dim: he
can write as well without, as with g as e. y
and is most efficient officer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

fnR GRKtLEY PRosECUrlos.-A Paris
correspondent says that the Greeley prose-
cution has been entirely abandoned, and it
is not unlikely that Mr.. G. will obtain dam
agos for an unjust and illegal Imprisonment.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19
INvEETIoN.-A San Francisco pap

INvEsTIoN.-A San Francisco paper
says:
Mr.. George N. Briggs, of this city, ma
tive Of Smi,hfeld, X |, has invented
steamboat wheel, the paddles of which are
pcndcular while they are in the water. This
invention has been examined and approved
by number of mechanics. lie goes TO
New York by this steamer, in order TO get
his invention tried on 4 steamboat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

~ The Germanians commenced their
performances at tho Hotels, Thursday,
playing, as usual after dinner, and In the
evening from IL. The Hotels now
present very gay and animated scene.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-19

A PHExoMESoS ExrLAISEp.-Ths con-
slant tossing Of the head" which 10 uni
versal with ladies, does not arise from
coque,ry, as many suppose, but from the
necessity Of constantly pushing on the bon.
net with The shoulders.