Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-07-05

the street, and never injured person in
any manner he was my peculiar pet, Ind
was a universal favorite with all who visit
ed tho Office. The following is a copy of
letter which The black.hearted devil who
committed the murder left upon the Fress
from which he hung "liule Harry -
BY Clothes Line DQg-ograph prepared cx-
clusively for the Daily News.
Council Chamber,
Friday Evening.
Brother CRAssToS -
A spccial council was held this evening
to tako into consideration the best means
for ensuring general attendance of h. Wnds
n, tho regular meeting as announced in
yoir last report. The preliminary bnsi-
mesa having b,en despatched, one OF the
brothers Of the 4h Ward offered the follow
ing preamble and resolution -
Whereas, Our canine brother Cranston
having recommended general rallying of
the "hounds" at our next regular meeting,
and being himself unable TO come as rep.
resentative of the whining species and
whereas, the breed of full biooded hounds
having become nearly extinct, therefore
Resolved, That the dog supp 'sed most
nearly to resemble said Cranston, namely, a
certain brown whiaet, of the News Office,
is worthy Of acceptaton as his substitute.
This resolution was vehemently opposed
by number of brothers, who declared that
no more insignificant puppy than Cranston
himself could possibly be admitted. The
delegation from the fourth Ward favored
tho resolution and spoke earnestly in its be-
half nevertheless, after stormy debate,
it was whereupon the entire 4,h
Ward delegation Immediately Withdrew
from the council, and rc-organized in the
lobby, where, having unanimously resolved
that said brown puppy should be accepted
as a substitute, a committee Of three was
appointed TO carry the resolution into effect.
And, whereas, that committee having du.
ly performed the duty enjoinfd upon them,
hereby make their report over the signature
Of "SAM."
The above is a literal copy, even to the
punctuation and italics it will be seen at
once that il Is not the production of an ig-
norunt man tho author probably il, not tho
man who committed the murder. II il bey-
ond the power Of humanity to conceive
what could have induced the fiends to have
gratified their revengeful feelings toward
me in such a cowardy manner the con-
coctors and executioner Of this scheme
would stab man in tho dark, burn his
house in the night,-aye, more, they would
deliberately cut the throat Of helpless in
fant.
have but few personal enemies, that |
am aware Of, and am wholly unwilling to
believe that any OF these would have had any
participation, either directly or indirectly, in
this Infamous transaction. Having occu.
pied somewhat of public position as the
sditor of newspaper for some years past,
have always spoken my candid and honest
sentiments in regard to all the topics of the
day in bold, frank and manly tone. have
never refused the use of my columns f,r
replies TO any adversary, on any subject, or
Oh nny occasion. have unquestionably
written articles at various times which
have given offence TO persons, but whatever
errors may have committed have been of
the Lead and not of the heart, for have
never Intentionally or with premedilated
malice wronged or injured any one. pre-.
sumo that the numbering of my harmless
and innocent pet has gratified the revenge.
inl feelings OF some inhuman enemy. l
can only pity the monster whose heart is so
black that he seeks revenge in such cow
ardly manncr,-I hope that his mother,
she who gave him birth, will never offend
him, for il she does, lie will draw her blood
when sleep has deprived her Of consei-
business.
leave these fcnds TO their own quiet
reflections, especially in those moments
wh,n the whisperngs Of conscience
must and will annoy even the most dcpra-
we'd heart. May their las, moments be dis
turbed by no worse touures than the vision
OF the death-strugglo Of my innocent and
affectionate "iitle Harry" whom they 20
basely murdered.
w. II. CRANSTON.