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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A LsvIATHAN SuP.-There is now
building near Lon Ion, II ship OF the enor-
nous length OF SIC hundred and eighty Jeef,
and OF twenty.: fire thousand tons tnrihen-=.
The material U! ITS construction is iron, and
it will be propelled by steam, upon both the
paddle and screw principles, and without
the use of canvass. 1t is for the Easterns
Steam Navigation company, who intend
Australia TO be the first voyage. The mon-'
ster is capable of carrying $4,000 tons OF
coal, 500Oions Of freight, aid 1000 Passen.
gers, and is calculated TO make fifteen knots
an hour.
Our readers can form some idca Of this
enormous craft, perhaps, when they consie--
er that this is more than twice the length of
the largest ship now afloal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28
NEWPORT.
"Plenty Of dust, plenty Of carriages,
Plenty Of girls aud very few marriages.

Plenty of girls nnd very Tow marriages.
Ma. EDIToR-On our arrival at New
port, we "put up" al one of the first hotels
by the way, the word "put up" at ho-
tel is rather strange expression, and is
probably used because you "put up" 'oith
so much
Th. day after our arrival, the above mis-
chevous lines were found on one of the
piazza pillars. Mrs. Juniper says that |
wrote them. did not.
We have been forcibly impressed by the
display of elegant vehicles at Bateman's
Point, the Beach, and at the church doors
the latter appears to be viewed with most
favor.
The congregation Of our church were
exceedingly disturbed by them. LaN Sun
day morning the display of equipages was
very fine, and none of the horses seemed
to get into or remain in the right place.
Our pew is near the window, and VIII lst
walking home, found Mrs. jumpers mind
in strange state. Among other remarks
she made, was this that "we had better
give up keeping horses altogether, at the
present price OF oats" I asked her what
she knew about the price of oats 2" She
said that she had heard one coachman tell
another, outside OF the church, that oats had
gone up 81 cents n bushel.
Now, l ask you il this mixture of ser.
mon, the rat,ling Of carriages, the backing
of horses, and the price of oats, is exactly
wha, wc ought to expect during divine SER
vice
There are some intirm persons, for whom
a carriage IS indispensable, and they would
avoid any disturbance of the congregation
by leaving and taking their coach short
distance from the church.
Newport is generally considered 8 heal
thy place, but it is very singular how many
lose the use Cf their limb. on arriving here.
For instance, there's my friend Tyson, who
is as sxeellJnt n fellow as walks whirt he
continues 10 be plain John Hvson, but
when he undertakes 10 be somebody else. he
makes sad work Of it. Al home, Hyson
prides himself Oh walking two or three
miles to his business every day, but at
Newport, he, and tho young Hysons, all
strong and healthy people, get up a car
riage every Sunday to carry them from
their hotel, an eighth OF a milo, to church.
Do ask these worthy people 20 let The
coachmen and horses have one days rest,
and so call attention to this grievance in
your valuable journal, and obige,
Yours respectfully,
JEREMIAH JUMPER.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

/ A FREAK OF GENEROSITY. One Of the
most penurious OF bachelors, this afternoon,
after attending the opera, was guilty of
making n gift under circumstances some
what original. lie entered a millinery
store, and accosting very pretty attendant
inquired the price Of hat which he saw
in the window. Sne took il out, and in or
dor to show its beauties, placed il on her
head, with just pitch enough to make it
taking. The old bachelor admired it, and
pull g ten dollars from his pocket book,
concluded to buy il. The attendant took
tho money, and with pencil in hand enqur-
ed where she should send IL. "Wear il
yourself, my DEAR" was his blunt reply as
he left the store.-Bos,on Gazette.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A LEGISLATIVE CoAcHMAN.-A gentle
man of this ,ity week or two since was
enquiring for a private coachman. One
who heard of the enquiry and offered his
services in that capacity, y,mentioned as n rec
commcndation, that he "was member OF
that distinguished bcdy had gained much re-
pu,ation by riding inside of vehicles (for in
stance, in two ON nbuses 10 Roxbury), but
we had not supposed that any one Of its
members had been in the habit of occupy
ing all outside scat. As II was notorious
that the car of state had OF late been :. anag.
ed somewhat recklessly, it was though
hardly safe 10 trust one of its drivers with
the guidance OF private carriage. The of.
er was therefore oour.eously declined
Boston Transcript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

CAN A CORPORATION GET Drunk p
That the individual members OF it can, and
do, is a clear case, and will not b. ques-
toned. But can cooperation in its cor
20 alto capacity, get into what O'Doherty
calls n state Of cililafion'-.that is, such
degree of ebrey that the inebriate pro.
nounces civilization with the eli-ion
of the liz? 1t would seem improbable
yet we know a case where the excuse OF
drunkenness was urged by prosecuting
attorney in a manner TO favor the aflrma-
tive OF the question. 1t happened some
years ago, in one Of the northern counties
of Vermont. that the then States Attorney.
though man Of legal ability, was fond OF
the 'crittcr,' and with perversity of habit
which We have often seen in others, was
pretty sure TO drink too deep at The very time
when it was most necessary that he should
be sober. On one occasion, an important
Grim nal case was called on by the clerk
but the attornry, with owl-likc gravity kept,
his chair, being in TACT not able to stand on
his feet. Mr.. Attorney, is the State ready
to proceed said the Judge. 'Yes-hic
--no--your honor, stammere the lawyer,
the Statc--is not--in a state to try this
case to dsy-thc State, your honor, is
drunk Boston Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

O-Napsleon having entered one Of the
cities Of Italy, the church- ward,ns recon-
nendcd 10 him the relics Of their church.
"Sire, will you d,ign to ,ako our apos.
ties under your protection z"
"Your apostles are they Of woodi"
mo SIRE"
"Whst are they then 2"
"Of silver, sirc--of solid silver 2"
"Solid silver !" replied Napoleon, quick
ly;" yes, shall hold them to fulfil their
mission /; i, is ordained that they should 60
throughout the world, and they shall -
Having said 50, the Emperor sent the
twelve apostles to the mn.s Paris.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

HoLLAwAv's Pills, arc an unparalleled
remedy for female complaints. The dough-
ter Of Mrs. Henderson, Of Waukesha, Wis
consin, was for..a long time in very pc
culiar aid delicate state Of health, the
mother tried n saricty Of remedies, but
without the young lady's deriving any ben
eft. Asa final recourse she tried Holla-
ways Pills, which she used three weeks,
and found they considerably improved her;
by continuing with these wonderful Pills
for ten days more, all distractions were
quickly removed, and she has since enjoy
cd the best oi health. -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

iions of nearly all the States, by The decis-
ion of the most eminent judicial authorities,
and by the consent of the people of Amer.
lea, is considered an element Of our poliIl-
cal system, and as the Holy BLlc is at
once the source of Christianity and the
depository and fountain of all civil and re
ligious freed m, we oppose every attempt
10 exclude il from the schools thus estah-
lishcd in the State.
ID. We advocate protection to Ameri.
can industry and genius, against the ad-
verse policy Of foreign nations, also facili-
ties to internal and external commerce by
tho improvement OF rivers and harbors.
Ia. The policy OF the government OF
the United States in its relations ith for
Cign governments, is 10 exact justice from
the strongest and do justice to the weakest,
restraining byall The power of the govern.
mcnt all its cIizens from interference with
the internal concerns of nations with whom
we are at peace.
10. The Union of those States should
be made perpetual by n faithful adherence
to the principles embodied in the Dcclara-
ton Of Independence and confirmed by tho
Constitution.
Is We believe that neither nature nor
the Constitution Of our country recognize
the right OF man TO properly in man.
II. We believe that the stability Of our
institutions depends upon the virtue and
intelligence of the people, and whereas in.
temperance surely tends 10 undermine and
destroy that virtue; therefore, resolved, we
are in f.yor of n legal and Constitutional
nrohibtinn nr Tho traffic in all alcoholic
liquors.
Is. All :he principles Of the order to be
henceforIh openly avowcd each member
shall be- at liberty to make known the ex.
istence OF the order, and the fact that he
himself is u member; and there need be
no concealmcnt of the places oil meeting Of
subordinate councils.
EE. j. NIGHTINGALE,
President State Council Of X. |.
II. n. CLtMVSs, Secretary.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

Historical Conrasts.-In June, l775, the
battle Of Bunker Hill emancipated America
in June, 1915, Waterloo enslaved Europe
The English wared agains, Napoleon |
because he was chosen sovereign by the
French people in defiance of the "divine
right" of the Bourbons and the English
court has just welcomed Louis Napoleon, in
spite of his personal bad character, as SOW
ereign of France by the very same title
with which ignored in the case oI his illus
trous uncle.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

AN INGENIOUS NEGRo.-In lafayette
Miss, few days ago, negro, who, with
his wife aud three children, occupied hut
upon the plantation Of Colonel Peques, was
very much annoyed by ileas. Believing that
they congregated in great numbers beneath
The house. he resolved to destroy them by
fire; aud accordingly, ono night when his
family were asleep, he raised plank in the
foor OF tho cabin, and procuring an armiul
Of shucks, scattered them on the ground be-
meath, and lighted them. The consequence
was that the cabin was consumed. and The
whole family, with the exception of the man
who lighted tho fire, were burned to death.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

sack AND Gill" One OF the amuse-
ments Of the scholars Of the the middle ages
WAS the construction Of Latin verses in
rhyme. A correspondent has been trying
his hand at the same sort of diversion, and
the result is the following rather free trans.
lation of the immortal nursery ballad of
"Jack and Gill":--
Jack etGilis
Ascendant montem,
Aqusm parare
AJ cer,em fronten.
Procumbit Jack,
Et prarter hack,
FrsuEit ejus TuEDuM,
Et, de Gilla,
Ethan illn
Procidt secunduni.
SINoTE. The substitution of" fundum,"
for csrebrum was doubtless tint of the
rhyme, but the probability of the story is
not hurt by it.-Boston Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

The liquor law Of Massachusetts, has
broken down a, the frat attack. The Su-
prone Court tecidss that the provision in
relation to giving bonds on appeals, Is in
consistent, in.ensible and void The Re-
vised Statutes remedy this defect, however.
The decision is only importan, ss showing
,As, the law vas not drawn with very great
eans
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

Keeping a Good Face on.-A short time
since young woman had q tumor extract
ed from her cheek at the Massachusetts
General Hospital. Her last remark, be-
fore b'ing rendered insensible by ether
was, "Now, doctor, you will cut it out 81
as not TO leave bad scar, wort you ~
This touching request wa, Of course com
piled with.-Boslon Trans.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

a now light, produced from n peculiar
oily liquid extracted from bituminous coal
Or native titumon, rock oil or naplha, has
been tested in New York recently, and il is
said to afford light, exceeding the best gas
in btilliancy and whteness. A company in
New York have erected a muufactory, and
will soon supply it in abundance.It is call.
led "Rerosene," and is very cheap and SIM
pie in its manufacture.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

CARGO OF FILLIBUsTER. The Mo-
bile Register OF tho 10Th inst, in alluding
to the barque Magnolia, recently Captured
by revenue cutter and carried into Mobile,
says:
"This unfortunate vessel lies in the
stream, at the foot Of Government street.
in limbo, and in the clutches of Uncle Sam.
If reports are true, she is a rich prize, and
has oil board more things than Col. Kin
noy could possibly have made use sol in
his agricultural expedition to Nicaragua.
We hear that she has under her deck the
armament Of very respcc able little ar
my, far outnumbering any force that Col.
Kinney was ever suspected Of leading to
Central America.
What, for instance would he have want
ed 5000 rifles, 1900 Colts rcvolvers.
5000 pounds of powder, made up into 3O0,-
900 rounds fixed amupi;ion, 1000 tents, a
battery of brass field pieces, all complete,
with harness, equipments, cartridges and
shot to match, lots of picks and sabres, a
quantity Of clothing and 500 cots7 All
this looks as If it were part of another
and more important and baflod expedition /:
as if, indeed, it was intended tina, the Cap
tain General Concba should have had an
interest in all this preparation. We sup.
pose the vessel will be libelled, and then
there will be an exhibit to the public eye"
1t is reported that the captured vessel was
really an ammunition ship Of the circum-
vented Cuban expedition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

Considerd,e.-Fathcr Gavozzi, the con-
verted Jesuit and lecturer Oh Catholicism,
says l,e doesn't wish to be called Father
any longer. lie thinks that title ought TO
b. onlerred OH Col alone. This Gavazzi
ought to be high priest Of the Know Moth.
ings.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

W A meeting of the Alumni OF the Kent
Academy and the Providence Conference
Seminary, East Greenwich, will be held at
that place, on the 9th inst. An oration
and poem will be delivered, and afterwards
there will be dinner, and an opportunity
for social intercourse. We have been re-
quested TO suggest that it would accommo-
date many who would like to attend from
this vicinity, il the steamer Perry will stop
a, East Greenwich that day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

FArALIry.-In Levan,, Me-, recently,
Mr.. and Mrs. Twombly wen, ont into the
field, and took with them their child, in
willow cradle. They built fire near
the cradle to drive away the insects, and
during their Temporary absence the fire
spread To the cradle, ignited it, and the
child was burned 10 death.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

Is il not strange, asks the New Haven
Register, that the medical college Of that
city is on the road to the Cemetery, Dlvin:-
ty College to the Poor House, and the Law
School to the Jail {! Such is the signif-
cant fact however.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

co. Mr.. Benjamin Tallman, Of Ports
mouth, informs us that his scines and boats
stocked over sixteen hundred dollars, last
week, in catching menhaden, which were
sold mostly for mackercl bait. This Is
said to be the greatest weeks work ever
done In that town by fishing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

SroTs on THE SuS.-The Baltimore
Advertiser of the lbh inst, says tha, lan
observation was made in thut city day Or
two previous, "wbtn two spots were 8; en- TO
cover portion Of the face of The sun. This
is supposed 10 be The cause Of tho change in
the temperature Of the atmosphere, and the
cold weather which has prevailed for
several days past"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

COOP GRACIOUS AT the great Knos'
Nothing polaver in New York, a genilcInan
stood up and regardless Of consequences,
informed terrified and trembling world,
that he would mot, under any circumstances,
sconsent to bo candidate for the Presidency.
And who do you think, reader, this mirsc.
ulously modest gentleman was ! Lewis c.
Levin We are sorry TO say that soms ir-
reverent scoundrels in the crowd responded
10 this eush Of virtue Nobody us1 yew
Bnslon Abs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

WAsTrp,-The Boston Telegraph is anx-
ious to have its friends report "any facts
tending to show the bencncial effects of the
operation of the liquor law" 1t will re-
quire good deal Of advertising to bring
such facts 10 light -. 4.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

HOTEL PRorirs.-Tbe profits Of the ST.
Nicholas, New York, Curing 1854, were re-
ported to be S53, 900; those Of tho Metrop.
olitan 300 Of the Aslor House, S49.-
800 Of the New York Hotel no loss than
100000.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

HEAVY DEBr.-1he debt OF The city of
New Orleans is Sl2,l47, ,262, or onc-sixth
Of the whole taxable property ofthc city
The city has, we believe, considerable
railr ad stock. but none OF it productive.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

PRoHlBiroRY Law IN ILLiNoI,.--Re:urns
from seventy six counties in Illinois show
tha, the majority against he prohib,ory
liquor law Is 9,si5. Twenty-four counties
are ye, to hear from, and they will probably
increase the majority to $4,000 or $4,000
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

a IIoME THRUST. A preacher took
passage on one Of the Lake Erie steamers
on Sunday lately, and before he had been
long on board, applied to the captain for
leave TO hold a religious meeting. The
captain replied, 'no-for any minister who
would travel on Svnday, 10 no, &, to preach
on board my boat
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A few days since a spot Of lsnd,m ele-
,ated than sny in the immediate vicinity, in
walworih county, Wisconsin, suddenly
sunk in the extent OF about forty feet in cir
conference. leaving a small and very deep
lake or we'll in its stead. The water has
risen to within three or four feet Of the sur
facelof the earth surrounding It, and remains
at that point.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A conspiracy Of prisoners in the Canada
psnitentiary to murder the keepers and es.
cape has been discovered, in consequence Of
one Of them, catholic, copfessing it to the
priest. 100 OF them were found armed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

III We learn that Il. B. Kinsley, Esq,
has purchased the lower part OF Banuis.
tcr's Wharf, and that he intends to fit it
up Tor the accommodation OF the steamer
Perry. n&
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

UA xnow-Nothing Convention was
held in Providence on Tuesday, when a
/" Platform Of Principles" was adopted,
which We publish this morning. I, is 9
strange chowder Of ismatic elements, which
will cause extensive boiling and kicking
among the members OF the order in this
1tate.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

c. In the long run those who work
slowly and gradually at one bushes. sue
ceed the best. ], takes a man sboue
seven gears 10 eet sequain cd in on'
channel OF bn,ins,s.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A young lad, waiter boy, at the Wau-
regan House, having taken offence at the
Wauregan hack driver, this morning, went
deliberately up 10 his rom, and arming
himself with loaded pistol, returned and
fred Il at the driver. The ball struck
piece Of money in his pan,aloons pocket,
and fell harmless into tho LED of his boot.
But for this, the young mans life might
have bcen the sacrifice. The lad who fred
the pistol is only some ia or IA years old.
Norwich, [Ct. Courier, 18th inst.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

UI The North BRUSH Rtview for May,
has been republi.hed by Messrs. Leonard,
Scott and Company. 1t contains seven
valuable articles.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

Consisteney.--A letter written BY Neal
Dow against the militia system, and con-
tending that there was no necessity for mill.
tary companies, was read before Msssa.
ehusctts legislative committee last winter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A Catholic priest in Chicago named
Snieder, privately married a German girl.
who was his house keeper, but soon after
bis wife ran off and took refuge with her
father. The priest brought an action
against hor father for illegally dc,aining her.
and the Judge decided that the marriage
was legal, but the woman might return to
her husband or not, as she chose. She de-
eidcd to remain with ber father. Tho priest
has been deposed BY his Bishop, a. well
ss another priss' who performed the mar
rage rite ..@
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

10, The u. s. Circuit Court is in ses-
sion at the State House, Judge Pitmsn
presiding, Ju 'ge Curtis being detained a,
home on accent Of sickness in his family.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

THR OCEAN IIoU,E, NEWPORT, r. 7 -
Newport has become 80 Justly c.lrbraud
"a n place of summer reso.t, combining, MS
it does, the advantages OF exc, Ilent society
with that of sea-baihng, that We need only
call Il e attention Of our readers to the ndve'.
u-cmcnt Il the proprietor OF the Ocean
House, which will be found in our adver-
ing columns, to bespsak Tor il thought
{ Il consideration. The Ocean House has
hitherto been excel, nlly kept, and, VIC haze
no doubt, will continue TO dcs. rye the rep
uiaiion it has already acquired Bali. Pat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

DR.. Parker. who has at present the
charge Of the American Legation 10 Chips,
10 about to psy a brief visit home to rserui,
HE health.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

III Large numbers Of visitors are arriv
ing here daily.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

D., g.. Justice Wcloh gave decision
yesterday, II spceiing the City Hotel hpucr
case which has bern pos pcned three or
four times. Ii Was decided that lhe liquor IN
that hotel Was not kept for purposes Of sale
but for The convtni,nce Of the guests OF The
housc.--iiagyord Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

ns- Money is defin' Ito he comps
non for isking status out " character.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-21


Thursday, December 2o,The court met at eleven o'clock.
The judges all present
The Of Sturges Bennett and Company submitted
for the decision Of the court Mr. Sargent having concluded
bis argument.
The Of William II. Wigs the United States was
called by the This Is claim for compensation
for property which belonged to the claimants grandfather
and which destroyed by the enemy in the OF tho
olution while he held hostage. The argument was
opened favor OF the claimant by Mr. stanton, who
followed in behalf Of government by the Solicitors and the
argument closed by Mr. Stanton and the was sub
mitted for the decision of the court.
The Of Dennis Cronan the United States next
called. This is claim for compensation under contract
for hauling all the materials for the house at New
Orleans.
The ground taken by the claimant i that the commission
changed during the continuance OF the contract
aud that second contract made with another person to
haul portion Of the materials while it is eonendcd by
that the with Cronan terminated by
the exhaustion of the appropriation under which it
made aud that therefore, the commissioners had good right
to make contract with another person.
The argument opened for the claimant by Hon. Philip
Philips, who had not concluded his remarks when
The court adjourned till eleven o'clock tomorrow.