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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
BY THE GOVERNOR:
A PROCLAMATION.

!. Praise 10 the privilege of nations as well
as Of individuals. There should be ocea-
sions when the grateful feelings Of Chrir-
dan people may be solemnly expressed.
The State that Is forgetful oi the Divine
source Of its life and prosperity, has lost its
nobleness, and Is nigh to its end. Our
fathers felt this. In the wisdom Of true
faith. they were In the habit of observing
such occasions Of public praise to the Al
mighty, for His special mercies to them &c
4 people. Feeling that God is to be recog-
nizsd BY tho people Of this State, as CRATE
fully now as in former times, and that we
have indeed innumsrabls superadded rea-
sons OF thankfulness, ], WILLIAM w. Hop
nm, Governor OF the State Of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations, by authority
Of law, appoint THURSDAY, THE TWENTY
xrsrn DAY OF NOVEMBER instant, to be OBJ
served as day of Public Thanksgiving
aud Praise.
would invite tho people Of this State to
suspend on that day their secular occupa.
tions, and to consecrate il to the solemn
and joyful service Of God.
Let US render hearty thanks unto Him,
that Hs has mercifully preserved to US all
those that make life desirable,-our free
dom, our equitable laws, our means Of in
tellectual advancement, our sources of hon.
orable business enterprise and, above all
our religious blessings, the gift ofthe Cos
pei of Peace, the heavenly influence Of its
truths, and the opportunity of eternal life to
all, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
There seem to be also peculiar reasons of
gratitude that have arisen to US as people
during the past year.
Unto the pestilence that has desolated
other parts Of the land, God has said,
. Thus far shal. thou 60, and no iurther,"
and We have been graciously spared.
While, therefore, we enjoy with cheer
ful hearts the social and religious blessings
that have been vouchsafed to us, let us
not forget those who are afflicted. Let US
pray that where sorrow and death have
abounded, consolation may abound. Let
us bsssech God that peace may return to
the earth, and that all the causes of war,
oppression, hatred, and cupidity may be re-
moved.
n would earnestly recommend that spi-
rit Of generosity TO the poor be mingled
with tho sacrifice Of prayer and thanksgiv-
Ing.
) Given under my hand and seal Of said
4 - \ State, this fifth day of No
IS. yembcr, in the year OF our
~ Lord one thousand eight
hundred and 6Ity.fve, and Of Independence
che eighteenth
WILLIAM w. HOPPIN.
BY His Excsllency's command.
JoHs X. BARTLrrY, Secretary Of State. .
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15
nERALD OF THE Times
CRANST0N & NORMAN.
TERMS.-S2 in advance, or $2,25
at the end Of the year.
PUBLISHED EVERY thu RsDAYhoRSING,
No LA Thames Street.

~ There has not probably been sea.
son, for many years past, when so heavy a
Southern and Western trade has been
done in New York city, rs the one now
drawing to elose-and the heavy impor.
tations Of goods to supply this demand has
caused, as matter OF course, n correspond
ing degree Of indebtedness abroad. To
meet this, will require all the energy of
the merchants there, and II money con-
tinues tight, It will not be great wonder
New York city 10 in many respects the
great market for the western continent,
and it Is not strange, therefore, that its
business should increase from year to
year, and required still further dominion to
accommodate the business. 1t is. only few
years since the jobbing business was con-
fined TO the lower section of the city-say
Below Maiden Lane, but now. some Of the
heaviest houses, nre half mile above this,
and the trade greatly advancing in that
direction.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15
NEWPORT, r. l, THURSDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 49, 1885,

THE Cry CT NoRFoLK.-The Norfolk
Va, Herald, which was suspended during
the recent sickness, has been resumed. In
slludng to the effect OF the pestilence on
the business and financial affairs Of the city
that paper says -
"Of the effects of the calamity in pc
cuniary point OF view, we caniot lind the
nerve to discourse in all their gloomy de-
tails. Suffice it that to the untold and i'll
conceivable suffering from family bereave-
ments, we must add an incalculable amount
of afflicton, resulting from sad rsverses of
fortune and changes OF circumstances from
comparative competency to overwhelming
poverty and destltution. Many heads oi
families and heads of business firms have
been swept away--a fearful number in
deed Their estates must be settled in the
usual way. Awful sacrifice of property,
and more awful default of moneyed engag-
ments, and yet more awful consequence TO
the parties collaterally interested and de-
pendent, wait upon the issue. And the
city corporation already overburdsned with
debt-to which must be added-how much
we fear to conjecture--so much as shall be
required to satisfy all dues over and above
the princely donations from all parts of this
blessed Union which have been expended
by the Howard Association-how will 1t
meet it's ordinary demands, and how enforce
the collection of its taxes from its inhabl-
tants who are left, with sadly diminished
ability TO pay them 2 But the subject Is
too distressing to dwell upon here. May
that mysterious Providence, which has so
fcarfully scourged our city, deal with it as
with holy Job-and bless its future with
greater prosperity than its past-re-estab
lish its health, calm its spirits, and renew
its comforts" ltf AH fa
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15
The steamer George Law sailed from
New York, Monday afternoon, wEh ncaly
1000 passengers for California.

NAvAL.-Mr. Appleton, Charge dAf-
faires of the United States at London,
transmits dispatches to the Department of
the Stale, announcing that the following
named vessels OF war have been ordered TO
the North American and West Indian sta
ton, viz-The Pembroke, sixty gun screw
ship, for Bermuda the Cornwsllis, sixty
gun screw ship, for Bermuda the Russell,
sixty gun screw ship The Hawke, six'y
gun screw ship 4; the Hastings, sixty gun
screw ship; the Powerful, eighty four
Gun sailing ship, for Jamiaca the Rosa
mond, six gun paddle sloop, for the North
A merican station. Th. movement, and
the augmentation of the French fleet, lave
excited lively sensation here
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

DISTRESSING DEATH.-Mrs. Moore, the
wife of Mr.. Moore, paper manufacturer in
Norway village,met with most distressing
death on Saturday last On Friday even
ing she attempted to fill lighted lamp
with burning fluid, when the can exploded,
Instantly enveloping her person in flames.
In frenzy OF agony she ran into the
street, but before, the flames could be ex =
tinguished, she was 20 badly burned rs to
preclude all hope of recovery. She linger-
ed in excrucating torment uniI Saturday
noon, when death terminated her suffer
ings. She was % years of age, and
leaves one child.-Portland Advertiser.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

STABBIsG ArFRAY IN CHARLEsTowN.-
During the election excitement among a
crowd of persons in Charlestown square on
Tuesday night about 10 o'clock, dispute
arose between WIN. Rowe, keeper of an
oyster shop on Bow street, and John Kenne-
DIV, a workman at the Navy Yard. Several
blows were exchanged, and finally Kcnne-
dy drew a large jacknlfe and stabbed Rowe
three time, severely in the breast aud sid.
The wounded man is feared 20 bo fatally
injured. The assassin was immediately
arrested AMI put in irons. The affair cau''
cd so much excitement that riot was only
prevented by the prompt action oi the ou'
thouties. -- bosL Adv.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15
Hartford Times.

WESTWARD II0 Our town has beon
6lltd with emigrans' wagons for the last
two or three weeks, and still continues so;
al Of them are destined for Kansas, Ne
bra,ka and tho northern States, but most Of
the cmigrants that pass through here are on
route for Kansas or Ncbia'ka. They are
oil pretty generally provide with; good
wagons and tcams, and will add very una
tcrially to any county or State where they
may choose to locate. Accounts from the
northern and more southern parts Of this
State say TINT they icver haw so many
persons on the move before, all going to
the new territories to seek homes for them
selves and lamlics.--Vanialia Qll.,) Age.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

RAILROAD ACCIDENT. An accident Of
unite a serious nature occurred yesterday
afternoon about 8 o'clock, near Abcrdeen'
about 35 miles. from this city, OH the Balti.
more and Philadelphia Railroad. AS the
express train, composed of baggage and
and six passenger cars was approaching
the city at high rate Of speed, the engine
ran over horse and was thrown from the
track, as was also the baggage and five OF
the passenger cars, aud all tumbled over an
embankment by the road side. Singular
to sta no one seriously injured, though
a number Of persons were somewhat
bruised by being piled up together in The
various cars as they went over. The most
of the cars were much damaged, and the
engine disabled, while the track was torn
up for short distance.
1t is represented by those who witnessed
the damaged condition of the cars to have
been q most miraculous escape on the part
of the passengers, all of whom were as
much astonished thereat as they were
alarmed by the casualty.-Balt, Sun, 6.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

SINGULAR CIRcUmsTASCE,-N Not long
since, Mrs. Kcndrick, wife OF James q
kendrick, Of Tazcwell county, after an
illness of some length Of time, presented
every external evidence OF 'eaih, and pre-
parations were made for her inIermen.-
About ten hours after her apparcn, deceasc,
some fricnds who were employed in max
ing ,hrouJ, we're amazed to hear her o'k
in faint voice, for food. Ii seems that abe
had caisepic III, which fortunately Psss-
ed or in seasnn to prevent The horrors of
premature burial. She was, how
ever, very low at last sccounts.-Rich-
mond Wing, Now.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

RoppERy. - John Castora colorcd
waiter on board the steamer Bay State, was
Yesterday arrested, charged with having
entered the state room OF MIR. James
Stetson, Of the Astor House, who was a
passenger on the vessel, and robbed il Of a
gold watch and chain, valued at $l7j. lie
confessed his guilt, and stated that he had
effected an entrance with a false key, aud
after getting possession Of the waic b, had
sold it for S20.-N. Y. Miro.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

unpaid bills--left oricollectien, of course
a tray OF tea dishes, part of a mop handle,
and the key Of the front door-al of which,
il is supposed, were carried off in a cotton
bendanna, filched from clothes line in the
yard. Tracks Of mud were seen on the
carpet when search was made, and hand.
ful of American segars were found scatter
ed over the floor. The rogue is thought to
have come from Block Island, as there was
q strong scent OF Goldfish about the house
the mex. morning. AoUIDNEcK.
Providence Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

UP A late number Of the Boston Mail
says-A an officer of one OF our city banks
was closing up business, short time
since, he entered the safe, key in hand, TO
see that all was right, when another ofic.
or, not knowing he was in there, closed the
safe door, and the spring lock fastened the
gentlemen on the inside. Here was fix
but after much anxiety another key was
produced, and tho prisoner duly liberated
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

C. Pride under whatever form il may
show itself, is of the devil and though
family pride may not be its most odious
manifestation, even that child bears a sufii-
ciently ugly likeness Of his father. But
family feeling is very different hing, aud
may exist as strongly in humble as in high
life.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

p A gent, man who had lost his wife
whose maiden name was Little, addressed
the following to Miss Moore, lady of
diminutivc statue
Two lost the Little once had,
My heart Is sad and sore,
80 now should be very glad
To have a little Moore.
To which the lady sent the following
answer
pity much the loss you've had
The grief you must endure
A heart by Little made so sad.
liulc Moore won't cure.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

II Governor Minor has appointed Thws-
day, the 26lh inst. as day Of thanksgiving.
His IIindoo Excellency has probably for
gotten that ihi. festival originated with q
company Of "(nrrincrs," down ON Ply
mouth Rock "Pm none but plnpkin
ne, ol cuard."-N. II. Register.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

A person in Mobile, Ala, has brought
suit against a shoemaker, for falling to
comply with promise to have a pair Of
boots made at specified time. Should The
plaintiff in this caso obtain Judgment, IL
may be lesson to mechanics nmonRst
whom want Of punciuslhy is Of too ffcqu'n,
uccurreuca
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

rr There were twenty two fires in tho
United States last month, exclusive OF all
losses less ih,n $4,000, aud the aggregate
amount ol properly destroyed was $500,
900. Fifteen manufacturing ts,lbl''h
u1cnis we're consumed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15
BY His Excellency's command.
JoHs r. BAlrLrrr, Secretary Of State

Ir 10 blessed TO GWF.-"lt is moro
blessed to give than TO receive" are world
OF truth, and have a broad application and
meaning. lfsll really believe those words
and acted upon the belief Of them in their
full extent and spirit, how would happiness
abound Would not the rills Of JOY leap
up in every barren waste 2 The muses. Of
love would sing Ia the hearts desolste
places. Poverty now haggard and worn
would look up smilingly and sunnily from
amidst its rsges, and soon put on the gar
ment OF plenty and delight. "Love your
nsighbor as yourself" How little is that
command understood how little Is il heed.
ed Yet il is given Tor the good Of all.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

OF all things in our mortal pilgrimage,
osc ci the most joyful is tho returning
home after an absence which has been long
enough to make the heart ycarn with hope.
and not sicken with il, and then to find
Wncn you arrive there, taa, all Is vel.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

IL A few days since the steamer
Charleston, on the MISSISSIPPI, above Mem
phis, met with an accident TO her steanl-
escape pipe. The passengers were much
frightened, and Two of them, in the midst Of
the excitement, got into the yawl in tow
at the stern, cut the rope, and refused to
let any one get into it with them and al
ter all danger was over, these persons re.
turned to the boat, when they were put
ashore, by the Captain, on sand island in
the middle of the river, and left there to
take care of themselyes.-N. Y, Sun.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

Krwp WoHos.-Kinds words are circu-
listing mediums between true gentlemen
and ladies' Ut homo, and no polish in socie-
" can atone for tho harsh language and
disrcspectful tresrment too ofen INDUCED
in betv cen ,hcse bound together by Co.'s
own ties Of blood, and the still more sacred
bonds If cunlugal love.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

"WAsN'T MJcH ON FIGGERs. An old
woman keeping a so called " cookey stand"
was one day aceosted by wag, with
How do you sell these oranges 2"
1.-TWO cents"
"Well," said he, taking up one and turn
ing it over in his hand, how do you sci
this cake :"
The same price"
q" Surprising give you back tho orange
and take the cake y
Very we'll"
is this pie two cents p
Yes"
"Well, I'll take this pie aftor ALL instead
of the cake. What do you ask for cider ?"
"Two cents a glass"
take this pie back and give me drink
of it," %" l...r. .ag
Certainly"
A glass was filled and handed to this
customer, who, after swallowing the same,
and smacking his lips with greaNgusto, was
deliberately walking off, when he was ac-
costed with
Please, master, you havn't paid for
your cider"
Our friend coolly observed.
"What should pay for 2"
That cider, to be sure"
"Didnt give you the pie for it ?"
ayes, but you didn't pay for tho pie"
Very well, exchanged the cake for
it."
"Yes, but you didn't pay for that"
al gave you the orange for it,"
The orange is two cents
"Well, why should pay for it, | diln't
eat II, did | 2"
"No NATTER" exclaimed the dame, " no
matter, there's mistake somewhere but !
can't see it Inecer ,ras much on .GggerS;
howerer, you nacaat call again
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

ACCIDENT ON TIE BosToN AND WoRcEs-
TRH RALRoAp.-An accident occurred on
The Boston and Worcester Railroad this
morning, which will probably result in the
death of Miss Alice Taft, aged Ia years,
daughter of DR.. Taft, of Farmngham.
Miss Taft, with her brother younger than
herself, were riding in wagon and came
to the railroad just as the freight train up
had latt birmingham. They stopped on
the other track to watch the freight. traln'
and before they were aware, the down train
from Worcester came round the bend Of
the road and struck the horse and wagon,
killing the horse instantly and throwing the
bow and Girl ON the wagon with great
force. The boy was not much injured, but
The GIRL had two OF her ribs broken and was
otherwise injured. DR.. Il. Bullard of ln-
dianapolis (brothcr OF DR.. Bulard who lost
his life by the recent accident on the Paclf-
c Railroad) and DR.. Chandler, OF the Hos
pital at Worcester, were on board the train
and dressed the wound of the unfortunate
girl. and rendered her as comfortable os
possible. Her recovery is doubtlul-Bos-
ton Journal, Tuesday morning.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

New YoRK ELBcrIoS.-rhe following
is tho latest despatch from New York
Wednesday morning;
The X. Ms have probably elected their
whole city ticket. The majority for Era
,tus Brooks for State Senator, is over 81
600. Further returns this morning from
the interior, indicate that the X. Ms have
also carried the State. There were riots
at sew eral of the polls, but not Of very
serious nature the police generally inter
ferng in time to prevent very general
fight. In, one Ward, however, party of
lislmcn made an attack upon building
occupied by Know Not ings in receiving
returns, and broke in the doors and wind
ows.-Firc arms were also used, but the po-
lice succeeded in queling the riot
In Kings county the Hard Shell ticket is
elected by 200 plurality over the X. Ms
who poll the next highest vote.
Providence Post
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-15

NAvAL.--U. S. brig Dolphin, Command
or Lee, sailed from Ambriz, West Africa,
September 6, for Loando.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-03-08

had passed, owing to the want Of time and the
disagreement of the two Houses; that it would
be necessary to have called session to pass
opAspd that as this House entertained poll
fical sentiments adverse to those of the Gov
ernor. he thought it proper to have its express
ion favorable to such call. He therefore in.
troduced a resolution to that effect.
The resolution was passed.
A message was received from the Senate
informing the House, that it was ready to adj
journ without day.
The Speaker rose and said, he had not the
vanity to believe that he had not erred in the
discharge of his duties, but the House had
viewed his errors leniently, that he had al
ways received the utmost kindness from the
members, and that each OF them carried with
them his earnest wish for their welfare az!
happiness. tef ifl1 ~
He then announced the; House to be ad-
journed without day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-03-08
TO DEALERS IN WAsHBOARDs.

N 1Sf. o. RICE. of Cincinnati. INVENTED vALUA-
ii IMPROVEMENT WAsHBoARDs,' - for which he OBJ
tanned PATENT in October 1879. Said Improvement
sisted in preparing the Of sheet zinc
other suitable and thus causing them 70 ncs or cut
the methods previously employed having been to plough
rtve to receive the metallic plate O. Rice
subsequently sold his entire interest and ownership in said
Patent the who 10 sole proprietor thereof
we'll only authorized MANUFACTURES of U. RICE I'M
PROVED PATENT ZINC wAsnHoA.Ds having succeeded the
late firm Wayne Baily Co. in that business Induced
by popularity sale of said Patented Wash
board ndry have engaged making and vending
them do thereby violating the right
secured by said Suits have been and
pending against certain parties known TO be thu
gagged and it intention to prosecute for all
legal rights to the extent OF the law; ALL
against purchasing deal
in Zinc boards made after the patented BY
Rice unless branded "O Rice Improved Washboards pa
tented Oct others being genuine be well
remark that the variation in the shape Of the Crmpor
the employment patented machine TO nail
does give ths right the patented incng
above upon which the value of the board
really depends Wholesale orders for the genuine article
specially solicited and promptly executed at low prices
as any Of the unauthorized maker, BY BY vn ~
sole and manufacturer thereof Once hard
store No. 30 Main street. opposite Fifth
Ohio. mh3 de- w3m
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-03-08

Thieves are generally pretty impudent,
but their natural impudence was rather exag-
gerated in an affair which is reported to us
as having taken place here couple evenings
ago. Two fellows met stranger late at
night, slightly under the influence of intoxi.
eating liquids, and robbed him of fifty dollars.
Directly they let go their victim, he started
off on run crying "murder" at the top of
his voice. The thieves put after him, caught
him, and forthwith toted him off to Jail for
raising q disturbance and stealing their
money! One thief claimed to be a special
constable, and wanted the jailor to lock the
poor victim up in spite of his protestations,
but the Especial constable" not having a
mittimus, the jailor declined. That's the
last heard of the scamps. We think Ev-
ansville is too small field for their genius
and advise them to 60 to Shawneetown.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-03-08

OF Seriously, we think, in his allusion to
US, he (Sanders) evinces more ill-temper and
malevolence than honesty. There is neither
good taste nor good spirit shown in his de-
moniacal efforts to induce US to edit a paper
in accordance with his "blood and thunder"
notion of things. Repub.
That won'tdo, Chapman. We only wish.
ed you to do your duty, as the editor of Re-
publican paper. This you have not done,
nor even attempted to do. For that reason,
We have used our influence to prevent Chap
man receiving the reward ola man having
done his duty. He has not received this re-
ward, nor do we have any fear now that he
ever will be State Printer again. We are
sorry no election was held, but we are per.
fectly satisfied at Chapman's failure. We
trust he will, now that there is no further
necessity for counting up the votes of Old
Liners, devote himself and his paper, in par,
at least, to the Republican cause, and en-.
deavor to prove, that if personal interest did
for time make him an enemy to this party
failure in securing success and returning
sense of duty and decency, have at least made
him again its bold and unflinching friend.