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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

More La,oless AcquiSiiion.-The admin
istration must certainly wink at the con
duct Of Gen. Quitman, for he is doing that
which Aaron Burr was only charged
with, bat acquitted npon trial. Gen. q.
who is the first robber in the fillibustering
expedition, writes toa gentleman in Balti-
more, that ii is especially desirable TO evade
any intraction of the neutrality laws, and to
that end it is essential that the expedition
should be organised in some locality ada
cent to but outside of our borders. The
invading army is to be composed of five
thousand men-pcked bloods of the coun-
,ry-each man is 10 pay his own expenses
to the place Of rendezvous, and to contrib
ute fifty dollars towards his own equip
ment Some efficient cx-osicers Of the
United States service are engaged, and thus
organized, a descent is to b. made at some
point near Havana, where the Spanish de-
fences are strongest, thus by the very au-
dacity of the movement, striking terror into
the tyrants who rule the deslinies Of the
,Gem OF the Antilles" If President Pierce
is really honest in the Pacific tenor Of his
recent message, let him call upon the Bal
timore Argus - his devoted friend-and
find out to whom this letter is written, and
arraigp Gen. Quitman for contemplated
breach of the Neutrality Laws.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

pGen. Shields has introduced bill for
the increase Of the army, of which the fol-
lowing is an abstract:
The lst section Of the bill adds 10 the
Army four regiments of Infantry and two
of cavalry.
The Cd section provides that there shall
be corps OF Artilley, with tour Colonels,
twelve Majors and twenty four Captains,
organized as at present ; and the artillery
now in service, who may not be retained in
the new corps ofartilery, to be transferred
to regiments authorized by the lst section
The third section adds To each regiment
of infantry and cavalry ten First Leuten-
ants. The 4th section adds to the corps of
Engineers, as exigencies may require, one
Brgadier General, one Colonel, four Ma
jors, eight Captains, eight First Lieuten-
ants, and eight Second Lieutentants, and
Company Of Engineers Soldiers as provid-
ed by law, and discontinues the Corps of
Typographical Engineers, and transfers the
officers OF that corps TO the corps Of Engi-
neers, or other corps or regiments.
The pay of officers is increased and rccu
lated as follows
OF Major General. S265 per month
Brgadicr General $l65 Colonel, $l35 |
Lieutenant Colonel, Sis; Major, Sg5
Captain Cavalry, Ss5; Captain Artillery
and Infantry, S75 ; lst Lieutenant Infant
ry and Artillery, $57; I'd Lieutenant Ca
velry, S55 Cadets, So; Paymaster Gene
raj aud Surgeon General, the same as that
Of Colonel The remaining sections provide
for retired list of officers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

IIoRsEs WITHOUT TosGUEs.-A great
deal has been said in the newspapers of late
about horses tongues. and the evidence, so
far as we can Judge, shows that horses may
lose their tongues without suffering any
permanent i'll effects from the deprivation.
A correspondent of the Transcript men
tions an instance OF n valuable horse nam
ed Blue Dick, which accidentally lost his
tongue number Of years ago, but is still
alive and hearty, and has never even utter
ed a word Of complaint.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The RsPoRr from passenger per the
Black Warrior, from Havana, published in
last evenings Express, in regard to the
missing sloop of war Albany, we think, is
to be relied upon as correct, and affords
strong hopes Of her safety. The name of
the gentleman who furnished the statement
in Mr.. +. Wolf, of ST Thomas, who left
Laguayra on the 9Th October, and reports
that the Albany was then positively at an.
chcr at that port, the officers and crew all
well, and the vessel bound TO some port in
the South Atlantic, the name of which he
does not remember-N. Y. Express
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11
IL William Hall g. Son, No. %.

10 William Hall e. Son, No. 239
broadway, Opposite the Park) havo deci-
ded to reduce the price OF their entire Cata-
logue and Stock of Non-Copyrght Music
10 an average Of one-half Its former prices.
In order to afford this reduction, they are
obliged to adopt the cash system; and they
believe that their friends, and the public
generally, will be even better served than
heretolore,by n strict adhereTcet 10 this prir-
ciple.
In regulating their prices, they have
adopted the National Currency, and have,as
far as possible, made the prices in decimals.
The price will be marked on every piece
of music. The Non-Copyrights thus
"Reduced price, cents" and the
Copyrights thus-"Copyrieht, ,--cents."
All the Non-Copyright Music printed pre-.
rious to this arrangement will be sold al
ons-half the old prices.
A similar reduction. will be made on In
struction Books, &C., &c.
Since the study Of music has become an
essential branch of education, a reduction in
the price of Sheet Music has been demand
ed by the public, and they have no doubt
that the plan they have adopted will increase
their sales sufficient to warrant them in
carrying OH, thia enterprise to its fullest
extent.
Their Catalogue already contains the
works Of the best European Authors, and
they will continue to reprint such as may
hereafter be pu. lished--all Of which will b.
sold at less than onc.haf the prices OF the
foreign copies. :,
They will continue the manufacture o.
iano-Fortes, Guitars, Flutes, &c, &c,
AMI also tho importation Of every article oI
musical merchandise, and will sell for Cash
only a, greatly reduced prices.
Orders from any part Of the country, III
closing the money, will be promptly and
faithfully attended TO.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

Al. Interesting Rdiir' al Cnc DtctieG
AT the United Slaies Circuit Court held
in Detroit, recently, th, case of IIorscc
Colt ". the Michigan Southern Raj road
was on trial Ior the space ofa week. Two
wears ago Mr.. Colt was riding in the cars
of the defendants, and when within Nix
miles Of Chicago while crossing over q
small branch of The road which connects
the Illinois State line with The junction, u
slight collision took place between the train
on which he ro H. AMI another ono, jarring
Mr. Colt in such n way that spinal aifct-
tioa rssulted which ultimately rcndt red him
an incurablc cripple. The suit was for
$4,000 damages. The defence claimed
that the short piece Of road upon which the
accident occurred was off their chartered
line, and therefore they we're not liable
Some fifty witnesses were in attendance
during the trial, and the jury at length 10
turned verdict for damages in the sum Of
SsOOo--which verdict is said to be in ac.
cordance with one decided some year or
two since in the State ui Connecticut, re-
earding the responsibility of a company that
sold through tickets, passing the passenger
over the road Qi another company.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

MARTIN MERRlvALE his X mark. BY
Paul Creyton: Boston: Phillips, Samp-
son g. Co. 1854.
We know of no author in his peculiar
style who writes so fascinatingly as Paul
Creyton. In this volume some OF the pas
sages are quite equal to anything wh,h
Dickens has ever written. The work was
originally published in numbers, and had all
immense sale; we recommend it TO all who
want To enjoy very interesting hook. 1t
is profusely illustrated, and is published in
very neat style.
For sale by A. J. Ward, and c. +. Ham
nett, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

TnE LANCASTER Gys.-From commu-
nication published in the New York Journal
Of commerce, this celebrated gun sppsa .
to have been invented n July lSi2, by an
American named Alexander Jones, Who at
hat time brought il before the Navy De-
parment a, Washington. lie sustans bis
assertions by copies Of letters addressed to
him by the Secretary Of the Navy aud {, M
mudcre Perry In lsi2, on the subject bis
gun. There being, at the time, DO appro-
priston to be expended in testing he inyen-
ton MIR. J. turned his attention ~ other
pursuits
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

pSome scoundrel broke into the store
Of Mes.rs. w. & P. Bryer, in Broad street,
on Tuesday night, and stole one hundred
dollars. This should be warning TO peo-
pie no, to keep money in their stores or
houses during the night; it is much the
best wny to deposie in Bank, at as late an
hour as possible.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

AccIpExTAL DEsKRTIoN.- On Thursday
night lady who was travelling in the ex-
press train with an infant, enquired OF the
conductor how long h, stopped a, Spring
field. The reply was twenty minutes
When she reached Hartford she supposed
it was Springfield, and went mp into the re-
freshment room and ordered supper. After
eating, she enquired how much longer time
she had to stay, when she was informed
that the cars had been gone five minutes
She exclaimed, 81 have lost my baby" and
sank down fainting. A telegraph des-
patch was at once sent up and the infant
returned by the next down train, much to
the joy of the mother, who, we trust, when
she again goes after refreshments, will not
leave her baby in the cars Hartford
Courant.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

AS.cDoTR oF WEBSrER.-Daniel Web.
ster used to relate that in a suit he reciev-
ed eighteen dollars for vast amount Of la
Dor, but afterwards was employed in an ex-
actly similar case, and received fee Of five
thousand dollars, though he used the same
briefthat he had prepared for the 6r,t
case.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

STEAMBOAT AccIDEsTs.-The number
of steamboat accidents in the United States
last year was 4S; persons killed 5S7,
wounded 225. In 1853 there were 81 ac-
cidents, 3l9 killed, 1853 wounded. The
increase is horrible.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

IL The ladies among the EsquimauI,
mike necklaces Of icicles, while their ear
drops consist Of pair Of SNOW balls and
a hook made Of brass wire. Cheap but
decidedly picturesque.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

How ut. PAUL Is ISTERrRETEp.--Presi-
dent Young, OF Utah, says ST. Pau''s decla-
ration that bishop should have zone
wife" does no, imply that he should have
but enc. 1t means simply, according to
Brigham, that he should not have less than
one.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The Medical aud Surgical Journal re-
lates several cases in which soda has been
successfully employed as a remedy for
snake bite and the sting of poisonous in
sccts. Tho injured part was bath,d in
warm water, then the soda-moistened a
little with water before being used-was
applied 10 the wound.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

CHARLES B. ScorT, was arraigned before
the Court of Magistrates yesterday and re.
quired to give bonds in the sum OF $4,000
for his appearance for examination on Mon.
day next. In default of bail he was com
mitted to Jail. Charles Hart, Esq. appeared
a his counsel.-Pror. Tribune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

90 Col. Doniphan, one OF the heroes Of
the Mexican war. was thrown from a stage
near Jefferson City, Mo, a few days ago,
and was so badly injured as TO render his
recovery doubtful
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

ar A veteran English cavalry cfbccr
proposes to raise several millions Of pounds
annually for the expenses Of the war by
confscating the immense revenues vast
ed on bishops, deans and chapters.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

Mrs. Mary Collins, residing about seven
miles from Abingdon, Virginia, is certainly
not less than one hundred aud i,oeniy years
old, and is believed to be near one hundred
and thirty. She yet attends to great deal
of work about the farm of her son, with
whom she resides, and who like many 9TH
or dutiful children, is willing to let her la
Dor as long as there is breath in her body
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The ISEBRIArE's Hut or, the first fruits
of the Maine Law, By Mrs. S. A.
Southworlh. Boston: Phillips, Samp.
son L. Co. 1854.
This volume is dedicated TO the pioneers
of the Maine Law, and all the frieudp of
Temperance. The book is remarkably
well written, and gives evidence of good
talent and a noble heart. twill have many
readers and admirers.
For sale by c. T.. Hammctt, Jr. and A.
J. Ward.
KANSAS AND NEBRASKA: the history, geo.
graphical and physical characteristics,
aud political position of those territories /;
an account Of the emgrant aid compa.
MES, and directions to emgrants. BY
Edward Z. Hale. With an original map
from the latest authorities. Boston !:
Phillips, Sampson g. Co. 1854.
AT this time when there is SO much inter
est telt, all oyer the country, in regard to
the settlement of these new territories, this
volume will be eagerly sought after. 1t
has been prepared with much care, and the
information has beer gathered from the
most authentic and reliable sources. tits
the first book Of the kind that has been writ
ten, and is one that was much nc, dcd.
For sale by A. J. Ward and c. l.. Ham
mott, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The number of the illustrated London
Ne'os, received by the last steamer, informs
its English readers that in the late New
York election the co test for the Governor
ship of the United States was a very close
one.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

10 The Rev. David Higgins,
editor and publisher Of Maine Law paper
in Worcester, ran away recently, leaving
the Railroad Cooperation, Of which he was
a station. master, and large number Of in.
diyiduals, minus numerous sums, ranging
from $40 up to $4,000. SO says the wor.
rester Spy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11
H-The Roger Williams Free "

W-The Roger Williams Free Will
Baptist Church in Providence was totally
destroyed by fire, yesterday morning; the
building was insured TOR $4,000, and tho
organ for $1,000. There was public
clock in the tower. We learn the above
fact, from MIR. Stanhopc, Of the steamer
Perry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

u The steamship Asia arrived at Hall.
fax on Wednesday there has been more
fighting in front OF Seyastopol, but every
thing remains about the same as by prcvi-
Gus advices. Letters from the English
fleet to the London press represent their
forces as in a terrible condition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

Dr So stringent are the times, that an
amateur poet declares himself unable-un-
der any circumstances-to borrow" an
idea. He adds that this is The first time in
twenty years tha, be has failed in doing
40.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The ERIE WAR RESEwED.--Thero has
been repetition of the Erie difficulties on
small scale, within a few days past, and
the bridge in the Borough, which was cause
of 50 much trouble last winter, has again
suffered from the ruthless touch Of the
destroyer. But the real fight seems to be
put oil for 90 days
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

BIRTHs, MARRIAGES AND DEATHs.-In
the city Of New York during the past year,
the number Of births was 1869 males, 1856
females, total 1919, Of whom l7S were
black. The number oil marriages was
4723. There were 3s,l22 deaths, 1894
men, 52Sl women, 1919 boys, Si2s girls.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

UT DR.. Robert Graham, convicted Of the
manslaughter of Col. Loring at the St.
Nicholas Hotel in August last, and sen
fenced TO the State Prison for seven years.
has been taken from the Tombs and con-
veyed To Sins Sing. DR.. Graham is Ia
have charge of the medical depsTtment Of
the prison, the person who for some years
has filled t! a position having served oUt
his time.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

~" We like to sea woman lreading
the high aud holy path Of duty unblinded
by sunshine and unscathcd by storm
There are hundreds who do so from the
cradle to the grave, heroincs Of endurance,
Of whom the world has never heard. but
whose names will no bright hereafter,
even beside the brightest angels.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

out preface, and without any flourish of
trumpcts; yet, it is work, of its class. Of
much merit, and will well repay careful
perusal.
For sale by c. f. IIammeu, Jr. and A.
J. Ward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The Washington Star says the departure
of Mr. Sickles from England was preceded
by the resignation of his office as Secretary
Of Legation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

cpThe lecture on Thursday evening
by Rev. c. L. Brace on Hungary aud The
East, was very interesting and appeared to
give general satisfaction.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The three men who few weeks since
robbed the Windham Conn bank Of S22,
900, have been scntenced-two to nine and
one to 7 years in the State Prison.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

" In Boston recently poll parro, was
sent to the House Of Correction for using
"wicked and profane language" Boston is
a great place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

TIE PoETIcAL WoRxs OF HEsRY KIRKE
WHITE; also containing hi. Melancholy
Hours with Memoir by Robert South
ey, and an Introduction by Rev. john
Todd. Boston; Phillips, Sampson g.
Co. 1854.
We never open the writings Of the
young, gifted and lamented While, without
Immediately thinking of the noble and Iust
tribute of Byron to his memory,-,who
says ~>
Unhappy White when life WAS in its spring
And thy young muse JUS, waved her joyous wing
The spo,er came; and, all thy promise fair,
lias sought the grave. TO sleep forever there.
Oh what noble heart was here undone
W hen Science self destro,'d her favorite son I,
Yes. she 100 much 'ndulged thy fond pmsuit,
She sow'd the seeds, but Death has redp'd the
fruit.
Twas thine own genius gave the final blow.
Aud heiped to plant the wound that laid thee
low
so the struck eagle, streich'd upon the plain,
No more through rolling clouds to soar again.
View'd his own leather on the fatal dart,
And winged the shaft that quiver'd in his heart.
Keen scre his pung., but keener far To Iee,
lie rursed the pinon which imrei'd the steel /;
While the same pIunage that had warmed his
nest,
Drauk the last ie.drop OF hi. hicedlng breast, ="
Poor White was born poet, but he had
nature tco sensitive Tor the b'cak, rough
winds OF this cold aud unfaeling world Q
p,umed his wings and scared alott in the
realms OF imagination, but disease quickly
planted its seeds in his system, and at The
early age Of hreu'y.!ig1 he passed away
from earth, leaving a spotless and brilliant
reputation in the social, literary and reIi-
guus world No one who has a refined
taste can fail TO BE- an admrer of Kirkc
White, for he was so young, gifted, pure
and noble, tina, he stands amost alone in
the world, in his peculiar sphere. This is
Il beautiful edition Of his works, unfnrm
with others of the series which We have al
ready noticed.
For sale by c. E. IIammett, Jr. and A,
J. Ward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11
THE PoETIcAL WoRKs OF THOMAS HOOP
with n bioUr. nhical Sketch Editnd hy

The PoETIcAL WoRKs OF THOMAS HOOP !;
with biographical sketch. Edited by
Epes Sargent. Boston: Phillips, Sarnp-
son a. Co. 1854.
This is one of the neatest and most beau
tilul volumes ever issued from the Ameri-
can press We do not mean by this that
there is anything gaudy or dashing about it,
ON the contrary, il is simple and plain
enough TO suit the taste Of Quaker it is
model Of beauty, aud reflects Inc highest
credit upon the publishers.
The genius Of the lamencd IIcod will
ever be admired, and his poems ever read
and appreciated, wherever refined taste,
sparkling fancy and an appreciation of true
vii exist. The volume contains an excel
lent portrait cf the author, and should have
place in every library, for it is the best
edition of Hood that has ever been publish
ed. IL is one of the series of British Poets
now b"ing Issued by this entcrprising house;
the volumes are furnished at Il very low
price, and in Uniform styl, Even their
external appearance is very ornamental to
Il library.
For sale by c. f. lIammc,t, Jr, and A.
]. Ward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

ISABEL CARoLLToS: a personal retrospect.
BY Kncllcr Glen. Boston: Phillips
Sampson g. Co. 1854.
This is an interesting and well.written
Vt ry Of domestic life Il is ushered into
being without the authors real name, with
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

Com. Perry claims payment as Minister
to Japan, as well as his pay as Captain Of
the Navy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

UP President Pierce received the Di-
plomatic Corps on New Years day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

The CITY SIDE; or, Passages from a Pas
tors portfolio. by Clara Belmont
Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co. -
1854
The author of this little work spent some
time in the study of clergyman, and while
there, in pcrusing the clergyman's portfo-
lie, she obtained tie facts upon which this
volume is founded. The object of the work
is to show the true position of the clergy
man, his sunny hours and his trying sea-
SONS. She also shows that congregations
often expect too much of the ministers wife,
and do not consider that she has home du-
ties to occupy her time and thoughts, the
same as other mems wives do. The book
is well written and will have an influence
for good.
For sale by c. E. lIammett, Jr. and A.
J. Ward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

IIlsroRy OF CUBA; or, the notes of a ua.
WELLER in the Tropics. BY Maturin NJ.
Ballou. Boston Phillips, Sampson 4
Co. 1854.
This is not proper title for this pleasant
volume ; the opening chapters give brief
historical notices Of the Island, but the main
portion OF the book con prises the auihor's
impressions of what he raw duringa visit
for The benefit Of his health. 1t is written
in graphic and pleasant style, and gives
one u very distinct idea of life as it actually
is on that beautiful Island Of The Tropics,
1t contains several fine engravlngs.
For sale by A. J. Ward and c. Z. Ham
nett, Jr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-11

Advises from Texas state that Gen,
Houston will resign his seat in the Senate
at the close OF the present session.