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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

CSra'ire Properties Of Sugar Cone
Juice.-Dr. Cartwright, of New Orleans,
has published in the Boston Medical Jour.
nal an article describing the cure effected
upon persons afflicted with consumptisn
and bronchitis by inhaling tho vapor arising
from boiling cansjuics. Itappears that
chemical investigation has discovered two
very different properties in sugar, the fresh-
ly cut cane-juice destroying cold bloodsd
animals as quick as lightning. From wit
Messing this remarkable property Of killing
so rapidly, the doctor seems to infer that Il
would cure equally as effectually, and he
tried the experiment on consumptive
Frenchman,' by making him inhalc the va.
por Of boiling cane juice. The man got
well. The doctor, in fit OF medical on
thusissm, ascribed it to the vapor, and.he
wishes the world.to know the good effects
OF this remedy. 1t has long been observed
by overscers Of sugar plantations that weak
ly or sickIy persons SON get robust and
strong when set to skimming the pans du-
ring the boiling Of caue juice. The frar-
rant eanejuico is perfectly resprsbc, and
paueirates into the smallest bronchial tubes,
aud produces the beneficial effects. II
there is any thing in the discovery tho fact
ought TO be extensively circulated, for con-
sumption is the greatest Of all the Destroy
ers OF III human race.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08
Syracuse, March 4.

The lscmoiivc E,,ex, of the Cincinnati
express trail which lett Buffalo a, l o'clock
last night, when mile West Of Lyons, at
about 3 o clock this morning, exploded,
seriously scslding and otherwise injuring
the engineer, Mr.. James Day, and the. fire.
man Thomas Anderson. Jr., was thrown
some tour rods into ditch, and was 30
badly scalded that his recovery is consid-
cred doubtful. The cars were under full
headway at the time oi the disaster, but we
do not learn Of any other person as being
seriously injured.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

GooD ADvIcE.-Grls, let us tell you
stubborn truth. No young woman ever
looked so well toa sensible man, as when
dressed in plain, neat, modest attire, with
out a single ornament about the person.
She looks then as though she possessed
worth in herself, and needed no artificial
rigging to enhance her value. Ifa young
woman would spend as much time in cul-
tivaling her mind, training her temper, and
chcrishng Kindness, meekness, mercy, and
other coed qualities, as most of them DO IN
extra dress and ornaments, to increase their
personal charms, she would at n glance Le
known among thousand Her character
would be road in her counteuance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

Death u n Revolutionary Soidier.--
Joseph Peck died at Munsen, Mass, on the
Oh ut. The deceased was engaged in the
war Of the Revolution, and was one Of The
gallcis numtrr who struckfho first blow at
Lexington, also at Bunker Hill lie was
during the graater pan Of the war. under
the command ef the Of General Washing
ton. lie Was barn IN Asliord, Ct, in the
year 1855, Aug ~. and lhereforoin bic
hundredih year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

The ESGLIsH EXPEDITION TO JAPAN it
appears, was failure. |; n said that none
OF The liberties granted E ..courlesies shown
TO the American officers, were extended to
English. Even the admiral was not per-
mitted to see any part ofthe country, high
fence b',ng raised on both sides Of the path
by which he was conducted from the wharf
10 the house of the Governor Of Nngasaki.
The officers, though they made every effort,
could not obtain the smallest specimens Of
Jspaneso art or manufacture.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

GEN. HoUsros's LucK.-1he corr' spon-
dent of the Bo.tcn Telegraph gives the
following unecdote Of Houston:
The General asked Rusk's advice about
going to Boston, asto its probable effect
upon his political fortunes. "Wcll, Cener.
al said Rusk, 81 have but little conf
dcnce in principles, and still less in your
discretion f; butt do believe in your
luck !"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

THE AR LINE RAILRoAD.-The New
Haven Courier says that notwithstanding
the depression Of business the work Oh the
Air Line Railroad has gone steadily on and
that the most difficult portion Of the work
has been finished The struge)e for char
ter to connect the Masss chusetts and RI de
Island branches, now separated by ne
mile, is to come on shortly in tn, Ma-sa-
chusetts Legislature.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

What did the Doctor say, Jim ?" "IIs
told lie to 90 home and put my arm in
sling, or sling into me, and Pm blessed il
I.know which" whenever you doubt,
always give yourself the benefit of it,
jim took the advice, and in a few minutes
was iInbibing "a little something warm,"
with a slice Of lemon floating in il.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

The Cincinnati Gazette says the tomb OF
Gen. Harrison, ex-President of the United
States, is in a shameful state Of neglect,
and recommends the Legislature OF Ohio TO
make liberal appropriation for its repair
and the erection OF monument.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

1t is a singular fact,that although emery
has been sought for in all parts of the.world,
it has been found in only two places,
in the Island OF Naxos, in Greece, and in
a few places in Turkey. The annual pro-
duction is at present limited to 1000 ton 8
of Naxos stone and 1900 tons of Turkish.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

Anthony Burns, the fugitive slsve,whose
extrudition caused 81 much excitement, is
now a free man. A dispatch from Bald-
more announces that his freedom has been
purchased by a Bostenian for $1,000, and
that he was then on his way to the North.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

Execution of a Desperate Negro-TAe
negro Artis, who was sentenced to death
tor numbering his daughter, was executed
at Sydney, Shelby county, Ohio, on the 23d
ult He fought desperately with tho ofic-
ers, on his way to the gaows, and tore the
coat completely off the deputy sheriff in en-
deavoring to resist the efforts made in put
ting the rope around his neck Il took six
nen to secure him upon the scafiold, and
when at last he was swung off, he manage
ed 10 get hold Of the rope with his hands,
which prevented the tall from breaking his
neck. After struggling violently Ior some
time, he was choked to death, when his
body was taken down and buried. ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

The Mission to France, it is said, is re-
served for Mr.. Wise, whose defeat in Vir-
gnia is looked upon as certain, and the
principle is established at Washington ,ha,
ihoso whom the people reject the admins
traton adopts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

The Iarig-Thc Administration is a
little alarmed abou; the tariff. The rcduc
lion, il fears, j. too great. The power of
the Administration is more likely to bs ex.
erted against than for any essential altera-
lions.-Cor. ~. Y. Express.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

Cosmopolitan Art g. Literary Assoc alton.
The first annual distribution OF the Casino.
poltan Art and Litera ry Association, G. l..
Derby, actuary, took place at Sanlusky
Ohio, on Wednesday evening. The first
prize, the Greek Slave, was drawn BY Mrs.
Kate Gillespie. Of South Bud, Pa. The
drawn prizes were by persons in al parts
OF the Union.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

HoUsE.-Mr. Greene, from the Commit
tee on Finance, reported resolution ap-
propriating the sum Of $l44,S2, to relieve
William Willard, late warden # the State
Prison, from judgment which was read
and passed.
An act came down from the Senate en-
titled "An act to repeal the act establishing
court of magistrates in the village Of
Woonsocket, in the town Of Cumberland )"
which was read and passed in concurr-
ence.' III
Mr.. Johnson, of Warren, submitted
resolution directing the Secretary of State
TO furnish, as soon as practicable, a copy of
the act passed at this session in amendment
Of the election law, 10 each of the town
clerks moderators and wardcns in the State;
which was read and passed.
Mr.. Rowland, from the Committee on
the Militia, TO which was referred "An act
in amendment Of an act entitled all act to
regulate The militia" reported il back to the
House with recommendation that it be
continued until the May session of the Gen.
eral Assembly.
Mr.. Munro moved that il DO indefinitely
postponed which motion prevailed by a
unanimous vote. This is the act which
provided for grand military carnival.
Mr. Rowland, from the Committee on
the Militia, reported an act to repeal so
much of the existing law as limits the num-
Der of military companies TO fifty entitled
to receive con pensaiion from the State
treasury which was read and rejected
MIR. Peckhsm, Of Providence, introduced
a resolution providing for new seal for the
supreme court for the county OF Providence; /;
which was read aud passed.
Mr.. r. G. Whipple presented the peti-
ton Of Lyman Il. Hopkins for relief from
decision Of tho school committee Of the
town of West Greenwich I; which was re-
ceiyed and continued until the next session
of the General Assembly.
Mr. Johnson, OF Providence, moved that
the Senate be invited to join the House in
Grand Committee for the election OF GER
tain,civi and military officers. The motion
prevailed, and the invitation wos accepted
by the Senate.
IN GRAND COMMITTEE.
The two Houses joined in Grand Com
miltec for the election Of civil and military
officers, his EScelleucy Gov Iloppin in The
chair.
The following officers were elected
Major Gencal-hmbroso T.. Burnside,
OF Bristol.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

81. The New York Post calls the publ
cation of the life of Judson by a Baptist
bookseller of that city, against the protss,
of DR.. Judson's wife, "robbing widow to
provide for country Sabbath schools"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

Paymls;cr General-Jalas c. Knight,
OF Proyidruce
Division Inspector Winsate Hayes, Of
Providence. -
Brigadior General cf,he Third Brigade
Nalhan l.. Dixon, of Westerly.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Proridence-Jap"z .. Knight, Albert San
tord, Fra,.cis .Colwell, Jr, Zaccheus Pond.
William 3. Arnold.
Varpick-Joscph w. Potter.
Mr.. Eames moved that the Grand Com
mittce rise and the two iII,uses separate.
The motion prevailed, and the Senate with.
drew to their own chamber.
The House resumed its session, Mr.
Greene, of Warwick,.in the chair.
Mr.. s. II. Mowry, of Smithficld submitted
resolution, rendering to the Hon. Henry
Y. Cronston the Speaker Of the House, and
to the Hon. Nathaniel B.Durfee, Speaker pro
iempore, the thanks Of the House for the
courtesy dignity, and impartirlisy with which
they have discharged the duties Of presiding
officers; which was unanimously adoped.
Mr.. Durfee responded to the resolution in
all appropriate manner, and in the course
of his remarks announced his intention Of
Withdrawing from the General Assembly.
Mr.. Peckham, Of Providence, submitted
a resolution continuing a Il unfinished busi-
ness until the next session, and adjournng
the General Assembly to meet again a.
prescribed by the constitution. The resou-
ton was adopted. and after having been
concurred in, the Speaker declared the
House adjourned without day.
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New YORK, March /:

The lbclsu in the matter OF the me-
moirs of DR.. Judson, Edward ii. Fletcher
aga nsl Charles B. Norton, was brought TO
a close to-day, by verdict for the defend
ant.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-08

Mr.. Spencer called up the act amending
the chare Of III Merchants Dank IN Prov
idence which, aft r,striking ont tho see.
ton limiting the circulation o! said bank,
was read and passed. E'
Mr.. Jenckes from the Committee on tho
Judiciary, reported a, resolution authori-
zing the Governor to. appoint two additional
commissioners to codiiy the laws, and civ;
ing the commissioners power to appoint a
clerk; which was read and passed.
Mr. Jenckes, from the Committee on the
Judiciary reported "An act in amendment
of an act in relation to the discharge OF
fire arms, and the firing and selling of fire.
works !" which was read and passed
Mr.. Jenckes, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported back to the House an
act amending the act relating to highways
and bridges, and an act establishing an au.
ditor of accounts which were postponed
until the next session.
Mr.. Jenckes, from the Committee on the
Militia, to which was referred the petition
of Samuel Dorrell and others, colored per-
sons, tor military charter, reported that
the laws of the United States forbid the
recognition of such persons as part of the
militia of the United States, and that they
be allowed to withdraw their petition. The
report was accepted.
A resolution was passed, authorizing the
Quartermaster General to loan the above
named persons such military equipments as
they may desire, they first giving security
for their safe keeping and return.
Adjourned.
Saturday Morning, March 8.
SENATE-The Senate met at nine o'clock,
Gov. Hoppin- in the chair.
coNcURRRNcEs BY THE SENATE.
Act in amendment of act for more effect
nal suppression of drinking houses, &c.
Petition of City Council of Providence
in relation to harbor line.
(, Petition of Samuel James for remu-
neration.
Resolution relative to election law.
Act to regulate assessing and collecting
taxes in amendments.
Petition Of s. N. Richmond ct al. for
amendment of charter.
Act in amendment OF act relating to dis
charge OF firearms, &c, with an amend
ment.
Petition OF William Mard for relief from
judgment.
Resolution authorizing loan of arms and
cqu pments.
Resolutions allowing sundry accounts.
Resolution for new seal for Supreme
Court, Providence county.
Petition of Lyman r. Hopkins, trustee
of School District No. in West Green
wich.
Act in relation to rights of married wo-
men, postponed to next session.
Act in amendment of act for more effect
ual suppression of drinking houses, &C.,
being the act relating to oilissrs laid up
on The table.
Act in amendment Of act entitled an act
in relation to railroad corporations laid
upon the table. Ayes II noes 10.
Mr.. Anthony, before the vote of adjourn
ment was read, rendered his thanks to the
Governor for the very able, couteous and
kind manner in which he had presided over
The delib rations of the Senate.
Gov. Hoppin responded in short, but
very graceful and appropriate speech, ex-
pressing his acknowledgements for the re-
spectful consideration extended to him by
the Senate, and congratuating Senators
upon the termination of their official labors.
Adjourned. .r,.a
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Petition OF ii + Mailing, in relation 10
a State inap ~.
Resolution making appropriation for
streets about the State House in Newport (;
concurrcd with The appropriation, as an
amendment, of $500 for a pier at Block
Island.
Act in amendment Of an act in relation
to discharge OF firearms and the firing and
selling OF fireworks.
Act in amendment OF uct in relation to
jurors.
Resolution in relation to State map.
s Act in relation 10 appeals to the General
Assembly on petitions for benefit of insol-
vent act concurred with amendments.
Act for the more etfectual suppression
OF gambling houses aud games Of chance.
Resolution in relation to the revision of
the private acts of The General Assembly
now in force.
Resolution au horzing ccmmu.aion Of
tolls on rawtucket Turnpike.
Petition for revival of charter Of National
Cadets.
Adiourned
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course on the life and diplomatic services
Of the late Hon. Henry Wheaton; which
was read, and The invitation accepted.
Mr.. Spencer called for the ac. which
csme down from the Senate, entitled "An
act to regulate the assessing and collsct-
ing Of taxes"
The bill was taken up, considered by
sections, and hity-two Of ihe fiiIy-ni"c sec
ton. adopted a. pats OF the BILL with
amendments.
Mr.. Peckham, of Providence, presented
the petition Of the Merchants Bank in
Providence, asking permission 10 increase
their capital stock to one million OF dollars;
which was received and referred TO the
Comniilee on Corporations.
Adjourned. s:asA
Nat AFTERNOON.
Tho House resumed the consideration Of
An act to regulate the assessing and COLI
lecting Of taxes and after having passed
upon tho actions which were not consid-
cred in the morning, il was read, and as
amended, passed to second reading.
Mr.. Jcnckes presented the petition of
Joseph 8. Pitm,n and others, of Provi-
dence, for revival of the charter Of the
National Cadets which was received and
referred to the Committee on the Mill
tia.
Mr.. Peckham.: from the Committee on
Corporations, reported an set to amend the
charter of the Merchants Bank in Provi.
dcnce, which was read and, on motion Of
Mr. Johnson, OF Providence, ordered TO lie
on the table and be printed.
Mr.. Tillinghast moved, that the Commit
tee on the judiciary be discharged from the
further consideration of "An acti in amend
ment ofan act prescribing the form, Of
writs and the manner OF serving them" )"
which prevailed.
Mr.. Tillinshast moved, that tho bill b.
printed, aud made tia order o the day for
Thursday.
Mr.. Manchester moved, that this motion
lie the table which prevailed.
Mr.. Spencer moved, that the further
consideration of the bill be indefinitely post
poned; which prevailed.
Adjourned.
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Adjourned.
FRInAY Morning, March 2.


HoUsE.-Mr Jonckes, from the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, to which was re-
majority Of the stockholders in any bank 10
remove either or all of the directors in any
such bank, reported it back "not recon-
mended." The re port was accepted, and
the House non-coucurred in the passage of
the act.
Mr. Jenckes, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, to which was referred series Of
resolutions in relation 10 the rights TO the
shore constitutionally enjoyed by the people
of this Stale, reported that it was inexpe-
dient to lesislate thereon. The report was
accepted, and the resolutions indefinitely
postponed.
Mr.. Jenckcs, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, which was instructed to inquire
what further legislation is required upon
the subject OF voluntary assignments, asked
to be discharged from further consideration
of the subj jet; and the House 50 voted.
A resolution came down from The Sem
ate fix ng the hour of II O'Clock on Satur-
day, rs the time for the final adjournment of
the General Assembly; which was read
and unanimou ly concurcd in.
Adjourned.
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Wednesday Morning, Feb. 2S.

Wednesday Morning, Feb. 2S.
SENATE. An act to repeal the act
establishing the Court Of Magistrates in
the ely of Providence. Read and passed
toa second reading and referred 10 the
Committee ON the Judiciary.
TIL: RAILROAD ELL.
An act in relation to railroad corporations,
and transportation of freight and passcn-
gers was called up.
The second amendment proposed by the
Committee ON the Judiciary, to strike out
in the section oil after The words IL months
in the following clause, viz:
"And no railroad company shall abandon
any dcpo! or station, which is on its road,
and in this State, after the same has been
established twelve months, except by act
Of the General Assembly, but such CON-
Pany may establish depots or stations, to be
used only during such months Of each year
as they may designate by notice put and
kept upin some conspicuous place, at The
depot or station so established, specifying
the months during which the depot or sta
,ion will be used" and inserting the words
"without first posting up in some con-
spicuons place in such station or depot, for
at least thirty days of notice of such aban-
donment.'
The amendment was lost by the follow.
ing vo:e:
AYss-hcssrs. Anthony, o. Chace,
Champin, Church, Cooke, Cowee, Eamcs,
Francis, Howard, Luther, Swan, Taylor.
Wull-la
NoEs-Mossrs. Angel, Buringamc, G.
w. Chase, Ellis, Farnum, Goud, K. Har-
ris, J. T. Harris, johnson, Kenyon, Max
on, Potter, Reynolds, Rose, Sweet, Wat
son, Weeden-l7.
Adjourned.
Afternoon.
Petition OF Charles Potter, of School
District No. 7, Portsmouth, for exemption
from taxation. Referred to the Committee
on Education.
An act to incorporate the Moriah Libra
ry Association of Smithfeld. Read and
concurred.
Resolution ordering the Secretary Of
State to provide members OF the General
Assembly each with a copy of the Sac
map. Concurred with an amendment.
RAILRoAD BILL.
The consideration of the bill was re-
sumed. The question was on striking
out the fourth section of the bill and adopt
ing a substitute therefor
The amendment was advocated by Mes
srs. Luther, Eames, Anthony and others,
and opposed by Mcssrs. Rose and Wat
son.
The smendmen, was lost by the follow
ing vote:
AYEs-Messrs. Anthony, D. Chace,
Church, Co oke, Cowec, Eames, Francis,
Howard, Luther, Taylor-lO.
Nots-Mcssrs. Angel, Burlngsme, G.
w. Chase, Champn, Ellis, Farnum,
Gould, X. Harris, J. 4. Harris, Johnson,
Kenyon, Maxon, Reynolds, Rose. Swan,
Sweet, Watson, Weedcn-lS.
Sundry other amendments we're propos-
cd and rejected, aud the Senate finally con.
CURED in the passage Of The bill without
amendment, by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Angel, burlngsmc, g
w. Chase, Champln, Church, Ellis, Far
num, Gould, X. Harris, J. +. Harris, john
son, Kenyon, MaSon, Reynolds, Ros',
Sweet, Watson, Weedcn-lS.
Noes Me.srs. Anthony, o. Chace,
Cooke, Cowse, Eanes, Francis, Howard,
Luther, Swan, Taylor-iO.
Adjourned.
Wednesday, Feb %.
IIorse.-Mr Greene, from the Commit
a. nj, Finance. repored resolution ap-
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SExATE. - An act to repeal the act
establishing the Court of Magistrates in
the ely of Providence. Read and passed
to second reading and referred 10 the
Committee ON the Judiciary.
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Wednesday, Feb %.
IIouse.-Mr Greene, from the Commit
tee on Finance, reported a resolution sp-
propria,ing the sum Of one thousand dol
lars, in addid N to the three thousand dol-
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An act to amend the act for the more
effgctual suppression Of drinking houses
and tippng shops. 4 is is the ac, to cx.
empt Newport from the operation Of the
Maine law. Postponed to next session.
An act in amendment Of an act cn'i,led
an act to regulate the organization Of the
General Assembly. Read and concurr-
An act in amendment of an act in rela-
lion to board Of prisoners in jail. Read
an concurred. go
Petition of Thomas Shppcc for a dis.
charge of recognizance. Concured.
Mr.. We den offered a resolution, that
when the Assembly adjourns on Filay at
~ O'clock m, il will adjourn to meet ac.
corling tc law. Amended by substituting
Saturday, and passed