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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

AN EXPENSIVE TMP TO WoRcEsTER.-An
example Of summary justice was afforded
yesterday on the Providence and Worcester
Railroad. 4 man who had once been tried
on a charge OF obstructing the same road
was passenger. He refused to surrender
his ticket to The conductor, alleging that he
would not trust him with il. No persua.
siOns could induce him To give IL up, and
the conductor waited Jill the train had pass
ed into Massac husetts. Soon after con.
stable and Justice ol the peace came into
the car. MIR Garfield stated the case the
justice issued writ, The constable served
it, the case was duly tried, the cars going all
the time at the rate Of twenty-five miles az
hour, the delinquent was found guilty, fined
fve.dollars and costs amounting in all to over
nine dollars and when the train reached
Uxbridge, he was told to take his choice,
pay fine or 90 to jnil. He chose the latter,
and learnt good lesson that the next timo
he undertakes to impose on railroad Com
pany, he mus, do it in Rhode Island, as the
laws of others states do not allow them.-
Providence Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

A DUTcHMAs's LooIc.-In travelling in
the cars from Cleveland to this city, some
time since, we got into a conversation with
young gentleman who CHANGED to occupy
a..seat directly in front OF US. AS he was
under the necessity of turning his head TO
talk TO US, we suggested that when the cars
stopped again, he should turn the back of
the seat and sit facing US. There was oc-
cupying the same seat with him, a pretty
good looking, but raw Dutchman. Acting
upon our suggestion, when we had arrived
at the next station the gentleman stepped
out into the walk Of the car, and politely
requested the Dutchman to do the same
while he turned the seat The Dutch
man look ed at tho seat very critically, and
inquiringly said turn him q yaw!
Yes answered the gentleman. Just
step out and will show you how it is
DONE
The Dutehman did as he was desired,
when the gentleman turned the lack of the
seat, and requested the Dutchman to take
the same position again, but Of course, with
his face toward the other end of the car.
Nix, nix ! exclaimed the Dutchman, in
evident alarm. I've paid for Cincinnati,
and must 20 to Cincinnati. Dem 80, carry
me right back to Cleveland =
No explanation would satisfy him and he
would not be content till the gentleman o:.
cupying the seat with MS changed places,
and permitted him to ride with his face to-
wards Cincinnati
The passengers werc convulsed with
laughter at the logic Of the Duichman.-
tCincinnad paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
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We are ind, bted to w. F. Kenny, the
Telegraph operator, and TO II. B. ninsley'
Esq, for papers handed TO US by G. N.
Clifford, for information in regard to ter
rible fire which occurred in Boston last
evening several lives were lost and seve-
raj engines were destroyed by the fire. We
copy the following from the Boston Travel
Ter
A great fire is now raging at the north
en- Lin this city. 1t broke out about half past
2 O'Clock on Battery wharf,in sail loft be-
longing to Geo. Matthews, which was to-
tally destroyed. The fire soon spread to
East Boston Ferry wharf, and Llncoln's
wharf The whole of The buildings OIL
Battery wharf to the Peoples Ferry were
destroyed. The ship Pharsalia, lying at
Battery wharf, owned by Thatcher Morgan,
Esq, took fire and and was destroyed
A large number Of buildings on each of
these wharves are destroyed, and others
still burning Ship Diana is on fire in the
rigging AMI will be much damaged. Anoth-
or ship has drited into the stream and is
burning rapidly. No Assistance can be
rendered her.
Other vessels are on fire in varions pla-
ces, and will suffer more or less. The tow
boat East Boston is busy taking vessels out
Of ret ch of the conflagra:on.
A large quantity OF fire wood and cotton
on Lincoln's wharf was on fire at last ac-
counts.
;sThs Peoples Ferry building were de-
stroyrd, also the store of " ind & Clinkard,
boat bi ilders.
Two ships at Lincoln's whar(took fire
AMI we're cut adrift and towed into the
stream several smaller craft were also de-
stroye1.
d1he warehouses both on Battery vi arf
and between there and the old Maine
Railway, are completely enveloped in
flames.
We understand that Harrison Fay, Esq
has upwards of $4,000 worth Of rok
stored in one of tho warehouses which was
destroyed.
Vose's Sail Loft was also destroyed.
The large u. s. Bonded Warehouse on
Union wharf, which is built of stone, will
probably be the only check to the progress
of the conflagration.
The air in the vicinity is filled with huge
fragments OF burning canvass, cotton, &C.,
driven before the wind, and the shipping in
the vicinity is IN imminent danger. The
wind is very high and the fire is still
raging The destruction Of property will be
immense.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

A Neo Rendering IF Richard Mr.. Bu-
chanan was playing Richard to Mr.. Ham
bins Richmond, at ST Louis, lately, when
the later took offence in the combat scene,
allcging..that Mr.. Buchanan hit on the hand
lie len the stage, and Richard had not a
chance tn die according to the text. Both
parties came forward and made explanation,
each charging the fault on ths other, and
Il was with considerable difficulty that they
could be prevented from rehearsng the
scene with more effect behind the curtain.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Matt. j. Ward. who shot The schoolmas-
ter Butler, is the lion of the streets at New
Orleans. lie sports span oi bay horses
beautifully caparisoned and splendid CARR.
age, and upon the box sit two colored gen.
tlemen, with blue suits, white gloves black
hats, a green band arounl, and small
feather upon the upper edge. A correspon-
dent of the Chicago Tribune adds TO
day saw in the carriage the once gay and
fascinating belle OF Kentucky, Miss Sallie
Ward, and afterwards Mrs. Lawrence, OF
Boston--now Mrs. DR.. Hunt. She is still
beautiful, and looks as lovely asa queen"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Gov. Hoppin has appointed Capt. c. F
Brown, of Warren, Commissioner Of t.is
State at the French Industry Exhibition,
The following is very affecting and very
French:
The EMPRESS AND THE TRooPs.-As
the French Empress, unaccompaned by the
Emperor, was walking on Saturday after
noon, in the Bois de Boulogne, with the car
riage in waiting, the drums of a battalion of
the Voltiguers Of the Guard, that happened
to be on its way from st. Cloud to Paris,
were heard ; her Majesty entered the car
riage which appeared TO move out OF the
way, but the moment the troops saw the
Empress they drew up in line, and she pas =
ed slowly in front amid the most enthusias-
tic shouts. The officer commanding the col.
umn approached the carriage door, took,ihe
Empress hand, and pressed 1t to his lips.
AT this act the shouts were again renewed.
The Empress appeared much affected nt
the manner in which she was received, for
to all appearance the meeting was most un.
expected.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

IL Orders have been received from
head quarters at Providence to decapitate
all the traitors among the Know Nothings
in this city; the command is imperative,
and no mercy is to be shown in a single in.
stance. We are busily engaged with
brother Curtis in the preliminary arrange.
ments for the complete execution of this
august order. We should have executed
good many traitors in the bloody Fourth,
last Monday night, il our advice had been
followed we desired to use cotton rope,
of American manufacture, but brother Cur
tbs insisted upon using Russia hemp, which
was done, and the result was that the ropes
broke, and the traitors, being SO numer-
Gus, soon overpowered brother Curtis,
brother Carr, ourselves and a few more of
the faithful they 60, possession and we
had to make our escape in very speedy
manner from the old Distillery.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
u We refer our readers to the adver-

u We refer our readers TO the adver-
tisement of the Spring arrangement of the
steamer Perry, which commence on Mon
day next the fare will be reduced then to
80 cents. See advertisement in an another
column.
o. When the Know Nothing Convcn-
ton was held DIT the Hall of The Ocean
House, the proceedings became very wild
and tumultuous, and some of the brethren
commenced Kissing brother Curtis, who
presided, arose for the purpose of COM
manding order, and spoke in the following
emphatic and truly Parliamentary manner,
LOOK here, | say these ought not to be
any sissin yround." 1t is hardly necessary
to say that order was Immediately restor-
cd,-for few seconds. ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

"The death of an old mans wife says
Lamartine, " is like cutting down an an
cicnt oak that has long shaded the family
mansion. Henceforth the glare of the world
with its care and vicissitudes, falls upon the
old widower's heart, and there is nothing to
break their force, or shield him from the full
weight of misfortune. 1t is as if his right
hand was withcred; as if one wing Of an
eagle was broken, and every movement that
he made brought him to the ground. His
eyes are dim and CLASSY, and when the film
of death falls over him, he misses those ac-
customed tones which might have smoothed
his passage to the grave.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Still THEY COME The emigr ton
from the Ohio continues undated. The
Granite State, Castle Garden, Emma Dean,
Kate Cassel, Mansfield, and Tropic have
arrived d.shce Saturday noon, bringing at the
lowest computation, fifteen hundred people,
about one halt Of whom are bound for Iowa,
and the other half for Illinois, Kansas, and
Nebraska. The Granite State alone had
not less than five hundred passengers, and
brought little less besides themselves and
their stock and plumber. The entire emf
grafton from the Ohio this season cannot
fall short of $4,000 to $4,000 souls.-S.
Louis NeUs, 18th
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

INDIA RUBBER CAsE.--On account OF a
tslegraphic statement in reference to the
India Rubber cases, published yesterday in
New York. which som. Of the parties inter-
ested think would have tendency to mis-
leal-whether it was intended for such
purposes or not-we are requested to state
what actually took place at the opening OF
the Circuit Court in Competent or Tues.
day.
There were several cases both at law and
in equity in that Court, against parties sued
as infringers of the Chaffee patent, among
which were vo suits at law, one in the
name of Mr.. Day, and one in the name of :
Mr.. Chalfee. against the Hayward India
Rubber Go. Mr.. Richardson, one If the
counsel for Mr.. Day, stated that Mr.. Day
having recovered a final verdict in Rhode
Island, in case precisely like these cases'
had been advised by his counsel that he
ought not to proceed with further trials at
law against the several infringors, but that
he might more properly proceed n;ish suits
in equity, as, if further proceedings were to
be held necessary at law, a case which had
en- o,ce partly tried in New York, against
the New England Car Spring Company,
vas the one which should be pursued, as
there was special older in that case, and
that the matter he supposed would be there
discussed in few days, and he should there
fore discontinue the two sui at law and
proceed only in eq'ity cases.
This is motion for injunction on the
equity side of the Court in Rhode Island
in the case lately tried there, which has
been argued and is soon to b, decided and
similar motions, We understand, will be
heard before Judge Nelson and Belts, in
this Circuit in other equity cascs.-N Y.
Daily Times. ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

A Mormon CoLoNY.--The ship Siddons,
which arrived at Philadelphia on Friday
night from Liverpool, had on board four
hundred and twenty-five Mormon Emi-
grants, destined, as the marks upon their
baggage indicated, for Salt Lake City,
They are composed of British families, and
all appeared we'll dressed, healthy, and in
telligent. They were to proceed mmedi-
ately by railroad and steamboat to the West.
ern frontier, ard there start overland for
their new home in the valley of the Salt
Lake, where the leaders of the Mormons
seem fast gathering populous and flourish
ing community, mostly accumulated from
the European hive of nations.-Phila.
Ameaican.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

A letter writer in the Evangelist des
cribes Krummacher as the most talented
pulpit orator he ever heard in any country.
He says:
"As general thing England, Scott and,
snd the United States have greater propor-
ton OF eloquent preachers than the churches
on the continent of Europe. But Krum-
macher unites perhaps more natural endow-
ments for an orator than any living man
lie has comma nding figure, lion like
mien, a mild and genial eye, powerful
voice, expressive gesticulation, absolute
command of language, and an inexha ustible
imagination. He would have made the
best personatcr of heroic characters il he
had devoted himself to the stage"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

AN EASY MEDICINE To TAKE.-Wolfe
the schnapps man, is trying to have his gin
exempted from the list of liquors rendered
contraband by the Maine laws. He claims
that it is drug, and imparts the following
information concerning it which will be in
teresting and quite new to the majority Of
men who have "seen life" Mr. Wolfe
says: 1T is an agreeable and palatable med
icine, and quite successful as prevcl tiv.
Of disease when taken with hot water and
sugar, with or without squeeze OF a lem
on or portion Of its rind. Accompanied
by a full-fovored Havana cigar, the effect
upon the spirits is delightful"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

The perfume of flowers may be gathered
in very simple manner, and without ap-
paratus. Gather the flowers with as little
stocks as possible and place them in jar
three parts full of almond or olive oil. AZ
ter being in the oil twenty-four hours, put
them into coarse cloth, and squeeze III
oil from them. This process, with fresh
flowers, is to be repeated according to the
strength of the perfume desired The oi
being thus thoroughly pcrfumed with the
volatile principle Of the flowers, it is to be
mixed with an equal quantity Of pure recti-
fled spirit, and shaken every day for a fort.
night, when it may be poured of, ready for
use. AZ the season for sweet scented BIOS
SONS is just approaching, this method may
be practically tested, and without any great
trouble or expense. twould add addition.
al interest to the cultivation Of flowers
Philadelphia Ledger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

UJ A serious war exists between two
Gas Companies in Norwich, CT, in conso-
quence OF which il is feared that there
may be loss of life. II seems ,ha, the city
gave an exclusive right Of way TO lay pipes,
&c, Tor number of years, some time
ago, to an incorporated company; Gas
works we're bnilt and pipes laid in some Of
the streets, but complaints were made in
regard to the quality and price OF the Gas,
&c. Finally, new Company was formed,
and they commenced operations, under the
name of The Joint Stock Company the
first or chartered company commenced le.
gal proceedings against them for infringe
ment Of their rights under the exclusive
grant from the city. The case was argued
at length, and the Court decided that the
new company had right to build works,
lay pipes, supply gas, &C., just the same us
if no exclusive privilege had been granted
to the chartered company. The decision
of the Court was founded upon this prnci.
ple,-that the streets are tine common high
way, over which all persons have a right 10
pass and repass, at all times, without OBJ
struction or molestation and that any
and all persons have the same right to lay
gas, water or any other pipes through soil
under the surface of the street. for purposes
of business, Improvements, convenience, &C.,
freely and without mOlestation, the same as
they have right to pass over the street.
provided the same is done under the inspec-
ton OF the authorities, so as not to obstruct
the passage on the surface any more or
longer than is necessary and that no city
or town has the power to give any one man
or company any such exclusive privilege,
because The right belongs to all. Under
this decision the new company have CON-
menced laying their pipes, and several
times, as fast as trench was opened, men
in the employ of the old company have been
on hand and filled it up. Last Saturday, one
of these scenes took place, and over five
hundred people were collected around the
work. The men in the employ Of the old
Company were led on by one of the Alder.
men of the ~. The Mayor and Sheriff
were on the spot, and the riot act was read !;
after while hostiliies ceased, and the par
ties concluded to examine some old title
deeds, &c. The end is not yet, we fear, of
this unpleasant affair, unless the authorities
are prompt and efficient in the discharge
OF their duty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

ESCAPE OF SLAvEs.-We learn upon
reli able authority, that within the past
few days a number of slaves, from
Kentucky have escaped into this st ate,
and are now on their way TO Canada,
via the underground railroad. Fonr
belonged to Harvey Williamson Of Un-
ion Ry. FIVE belonged to Joseph Harris.
oflBracken county, and two owned in
Boone county. They came to this city,
by taking passage on. .afoat down Lick.
ing river, and thence to a point half a
mile below SedamsviIle, where they
came on shore, and by the aid Of
friends in this state they got of to Can
ada. Messrs Williamson and Harris
were in the city yesterday in search Of
their slaves, and went up the railrpad
last evening in pursuit Of them.-Cin-
cinnali Gazette, April16. A--
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

A GHosr IN LovE.-A farmer who
had lately become a widower was a.
reused at midnight by the loud bark
ing Of his dog. On going to it the
animal displayed extreme terror,
whersupon the farmer took his gun and
proceeded to an inspection. All at
cnce he saw phantom clothed in
white sheet rise behind the hedge the
farmer turned deadly pale and his
limbs shook with dismay. He
however, contrived to calculate, "If
you come from God speak, il from the
devil vanish p "Wretch p exclaimed
the phantom,"I am your deceased wife
come from the grave to warn you not
to marry Maria A--,to whom you are
making love. The only woman to sue.
ceed me is Henrietta B-Marry her,
or persecution and eternal torment
shall be your doom |" This strange ad-
dress from the goblin, instead Of dis
msying the farmer, restored his cour-
age He accordingly rushed on the
ghostly visitor, and. stripping of its
sheet, discoverd the fair Henrietta B
herself, looking extremely foolish. il
is said that the farmer, admiring the
the girls trick, has had tie hans pub
lished for his marriage with her
Gatesend Observer, Eng.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

40 The Providence Journal, speaking
Of the approaching municipal election in
that city say ''there is at least a rear
guard of the Wing party that has not
surrendered, and is not quite extermnat-
ed" Well, this is good news ; we had a
few left from the wreck in this city, just
about enough to form corporal's guard ;
the smoke of the battle has passed away,
and that guard has already increased TO
several full companies. The Know Moth
ings have fought their last political fight
here.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

IT Give employment to the poor man
whenever you have an opportunity. BY so
doing you will often save fellow being
from want-from the pang of returning
without bread, to his house. You will en-
courage him to be honest and Industrious
add to the comfort of his family-receive
his. grateful thanks, and acquire by his la
Dor the full value of the pittance thus be-
slowed upon him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

COUNT D'ORsAY.--One of the finest
works of Art, in our city of New York,
(Which is richer than it is commonly known
to be in such gems of private possesson is
fred D'Orsay. 1t is owned by James Pha-
len, Esq, and is one of the chefs d'Gurres of
this genlleman's fine gallery at his resi-
dence in Union Square. MIR. Phalen was
intimately acquainted with the handsome
and gifted count, during the latter phase OF
his lie as Oh artist, and has other memorials
II him.---Ifome journal.
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BAI.rIsioRE. April 20.

BALrIaoRE, April 20.
The Southern mail as late as due is re-
ceived.
DR.. Peck publishes in the N W Orleans,
papers an extended statement of his arrest
and Imprisonment in Cuba. lio states that
his treatment was very harsh and he makes
claim on tho Spanish Government Tor
compensation.
HALIFAX, April %.
The Royal Mail steamship Africa, Capt.
Harrison, arrived at this port last night,
en- route for Boston, where she will be
due abou, noon on Thursday.
The Africa left Liverpool. on the l4ih
inst, and brings the news Of her own arri-
val out there on Saturday evening, the 7Ih
inst,
The news is OF no great importance.
The latest dates from Sevastopol are to
the 9Th Of April, and although nkirnishes
were still constantly taking lace, the c''h-
dion of affairs had undergone no change
OF moment. F.F.. Hrs
The Vienna Conference reasscmbled on
the 9th, but with what result, had not
tIanspired. II was not known when ano'h-
er meeting would take place. Further
complications in regard to the attitude Of
Prussia ore reported. . sd
The American steamer North Carolina,
cams in contact. with anoIher vessel at
Hoyhead, and sunk. Fortunately no lives
were lost.
New YoRX, April 9th.
1t is stated that Col. Kinney and Consul
Fabens are under arrest for getting up an
illegal expedition, and that the steamship
"Unted States," in which the so called
American colonists were to embark, has
been attached.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
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Council Chamber,
Fourth Ward,
Monday evening.

BROTHER CRANsToN -
We had rather an interesting meeting
this evening, but not as much SO
as was anticipated, because the faithful are
rather timid. Brother William Gardner
Withdrew from the Order, and received an
honorable discharge. Brother Carr, the
President, then stated that if there were
any others who desired to withdraw, they
had better make application now, as charg-
es would be preferred against number of
the brothers at the next meeting, unless
certain ones withdrew. There were no
more applications, tn, bloody ones of the
Fourth being determined not to be threat
ened we must take care, or the rebels
will overpower US.
Yours, fraternally,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Az The Know Nothngs in this city,
are very hungry indeed there are not Off.
ces enough to satisfy twentieth part of
them,-and what is to be done is more than
we can undertake to tell. When the Sc
loctions are made by the Assembly and the
City Council, the disappointed will be saw
age enough about that time look out for
any quantity of Withdrawals from the Or
der
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

In the evening and night Of efto-morrow,
the lst OF May, there will be total eclipse
Of the moon, the whole Of which will be visi-
bic in South America and mall of inhabited
North America east of the Mississippi
but only the latter part in California and
Oregon.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Ground has been broken at Washington
for the enlargement of bodybuilding occupied
by the General Post Office of the United
States. The addition TO be made will cover
a space quite as large as that occupied by
the present building, and the whole when
completed will fill the entire square.