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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

New YORK LroUoR LAw.-James w.
Gerard has given an opinion on the New
York liquor law concluding as follows:
/. That imported foreign liquors may be
sold by anybody, in any place within this
State.
2. That the seizure and .destruc ion
clauses are void, whether applicable to for
eign or domestic liquors.
3. That the act does not, in terms, pro-
hibit the manufacture or expectation of do
mestic liquors, but that the practical opera
ton of the seizure clause,if constitutional,
would, in effect, destroy 1e business of
manufacturing
4. That as the scizure clause is void,
liquors in this State may be exported, and
il not intended for sale, kept here without
risk OF destruction
JAMES w. GERARD.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Mrs. Stowe BURNT IN EfrIGY.- The
Washington correspondent of the Pennsy.
vania Inquirer has the following paragraph
in relation. to the manly doings Of the student
in the University of Virginia upun the vsi
of Miss. Boecher to that place -
Within the past few days, says the
writer, the University Of Virginia has been
the scene Of incidents hardly credi,able tc
the chivalry of the Old Dominion. Miss
Beecher, an able and accomplished ady, tn,
sister of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, an,
OF Mrs. Stowe, visited the vicinity of tha
institution. Her presence was soon known
and she was treated to a mock sererade, ant
Mrs. Steve was burnt in efiigy ! How hav,
; the mighty fallen!--George Washington,
well remember to have read, addressed ,
negro poetess in terms Of respect, as Miss
Phillis, and raised his hat to a negro man Il
whom he would not yield the palm of po
liteness, The present generation of young
men are far wiser arS more chivalric.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
'BUsrEss AND HEALTH OF NEw ORLEANS.

BUSINESS AND HEALTH or NEw ORLEANS.
Our financial column slludcs to monoton-
Gus aspect of our money market, and the
lack Of animation in socks. There has
been nothing worth noting in cotton du.
ring the week, and though the general tone
Of business Is dull,it is not yet over.
or strangers we have had fewer arrivals
than in weeks previous, while We had no
ono since the spring has Sc, IN, during which
80 man, of our winter visitors have lett us
on their return to their home. Not many
Of our own citizens have Us yet left town,
VIC believe.
Meantime, we are happy TO .sy that our c.
u continues quite heslthy.-N. %. Pic, 9th.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

PEENrIeEAsA.-The Columbus States
man, the leading Democrasic organ in Ohio
is evidently in despar,but ii assumes tone
of mock courage. Speaking Of The condi-
lion of Locofocosm in Ohio, it says :
-'1here isa noble riiality still lejl 10 kindte
me enlbers IF a moSt .fery ba4'e.' Now
just think Of that. Enough Loeof cosm
left in Ohio to kindle embers,-that is,
enough zoe suppose to make Locofoco
mach.
Two or three papers in the interior OF
Kentucky are occasionally attacking us,
and friendly correspondent asks why we
do not "castga'e them" The truth is,
they are altogether too small A woman
once handed lier crying baby TO her hus-
band, requesting him to make it hush. 1t
continued to cry ill she got out OF patience,
and then she called out to her hu band, 81
do wish you would spank that baby" 'Ycs,'
said Ire. lie fu,pbed abont for sometime,
aid at length she angrily exclaimed, Saint
you agoing TO spank the baby 2" i would
hr replied, "but indeed, wife, l can't find
aplace big enough 10 spank"
The editor of the New Hampshire Pa
triot President Pierce's home organ, says
that the Democratic party is desrous of
putting an end TO all undue influence of
foreign-born' citizens in elections. We
guess the Democratic party is good deal
/. too shrewd TO do that. The Democratic
party il 1t we're TO 20 it, would be very
much in the predicament Of the fcllow,who
wishing to saw limb from the top of
pretty high tree, took his scat upon The limb
while he performed the operation. "As
soon as had done tie saving" said he, 81
heard something drap"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

A SMALL SEAGoIsG CgAFT.-The Cape
of good Hope papers mention the arrival at
Simon's Bay, OF the lusger Mystery, of l6
tons, from penzlnce, England, in 60 days
She had proceeded lhencc to Table Bay,
where she took in stores and a mail and then
departed for Melbourne. When leaving
Simon's Bay, she beat out without making
tack, and all tlfe vessels in the bay dipped
their ensigns in homer Of the adventurous
little bark. She sailed for Melbourne on
the oath Of January.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
WAR Is CosTLY.-The English are dis.

WAR Is CosrLY.-The English are dis
covering that it is impossible to carry on
cheap war, and the taxes are beginning to
press upon the nation. The London
Times, rejecting upon the thirty millions
OF pounds year which the war now costs
says that in order to pay for one soldier at
the seat OF war, or one horse, or to supply
Lancaster gun for half an hour, they
must pay what would maintain four or five
families in comfort, keep up good parish
school, provide an active clergyman for a
neglected district, or do some other good
work that, may be, will never now be done.
AS there is now no prospect OF peace, new
expenses must be incurred to carry on the
war successfully.-Nat.T Int.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

The Washington Union, speaking Of
Com. HcCanley's mission to the Gulf,
says I
"lle does not 60 wi,ha photographer in
his hand to enter into pathological disqusi'
tons with Spanish officers ....
"Does not 60 with a photographer in
his hand!" We think that the government
edhor had better get a iericon IN his hand
before he presumes To talk about "phi,o.
logical disquisitioEs" or anything else
Louisville Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

o. The increase in the consumption of
paper is thus stated Forty years ago
men, by handiwork, could scarcely manu-
facture 1000 small sheets of paper IN n
day, while now, by the use of ma chnery.
they Gun produce 10000 in the same Tim.
1t has been calculated that if the Taper
produced yearly by six machines could be
put together, tho sheet would eucircle the
world. In France only 10000 tons are
produced yearly, Of which Que seventh is
for expectation. In Britain $4,000 ons
are produced, while tho amount produced
in the United States is nearly as great as
in France and England together.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Hos. JoHs G. SPEscER.-We called to
pay our respects to this distinguished cii.
gen, when in Albany, on Friday, and re-
grctted TO hear from his daughter that he is
gradually becoming weaker, and has failed
rapidly within the last ten days. Bishop
Potter administered the sacrament to him
on Friday morning. Mr.. Spcnccr's intel,
lect is as clear as in health, and almost as
much interested in public questions, but he
is painfully emacisted, and to all human ap.
pearances in the las, days of DISSOLUTION
" Y. Express
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

CITY WITHOUT a MAYOR Such is the
case in Jersey City atprcsent. The Board
of Aldermen has organized and appoin,cd.iis
President. but its doings arc a mere blank.
Mr.. MANNERS, term having expired, there is
now no chcfm magistrate TO enforce the laws
aud the citizens arc waiting for ihedccsion
OF the law courts TO find out who is Mayor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

MISsEsorA.-Ii has been stated that lion.
Willis A. German, Governor Of Minnesota,
had been or would be removed, and that lion
J. Z. Breckenridge OF Kentucky would be
his successor The latest report is that Gen
Shields, late U. 5. Senator from Illinois
will be appointed Governor Of Minnesota, ID
ON visiting the territory hc makes up his
mind to accept the appointment and fix his
residence there.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
A PREACHER DRIVEN FROM Mis-.

A clergyman by the name Of David White
preached in Chicothc, Missouri, on Sur
day the 18Th ult., aud having spoken dis
respectfully OF slavery, lot of Know Ms
waited upon him and Informed him that no
must leave the State Immediately, or the
"order" would administer coat of tar and
feathers, and conduct him out on a rail -
They informed him that his name would
be forwarded to every council in the State
with notice Of his crime Springfield
Herald.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

The NEWSPAPER STAMP BILL.-The
clauses which the Chancellor oil the British
Exchequer proposes to add to the News
paper Stamp Duties Bill confer upon news
paper proprietors copyright in "every ar
ticlc, letter, paragraph communication, and
composition, which shall for the first time
be published" in any newspaper They
will protect this copyright against encroach.
ment by any persons Who may within twel-
four hours print and publish thhso "or any
material part theref, or any coloursble
abridgemen Of the same.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

~ A sister Of Macaulsy, the English
historian, is living in the vicinity Of New
York in somewhat reduced circumstance.
She is married, her husband being, like her.
self, native Of Scotland. His name IL
Gilbert, and he was few years ago tho
manager Of the "Clear ing House" in Lon
don. lie came 10 this country 10 the hepe
OF bctiering his fortunes, and he Is at pre-
sent the business agent Of sgen,lemsn
OF immense wealth living near Fort Wash
ington. The sister is said, by fhese who
have had the pleasure OF becoming acqusint-
cd with her, to possess Me same Brilliant
and solid accomplishments of Imagination
and mind which so eminenIly eharscierize
her brother, the author. She lhas a charm.
ing daughter. -.r =
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

IL The young ladies' of the illinois lnsii-
tute, at Wheaton, Du Page county, re-
Gently passed the following resolution,
unanimously: ...-..
Resolred, That we young. ladies of the
Illinois Institute, pledge ourselves not to
keep company wth,.or Join in the sacred
bonds of matriInony with any young gen.
tlemen, who are not in favor of the Maine
liquor law, or some other prohibitory law
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

ExTRADITIoN TREATY.-The President
has issued his proclamation announcing the
exchange Of ratifcatons of an Extradition
Treaty with the Kingdom of Hanover.-If
Schuyler is rustlcating anywhere within
the Hanovcrian dominions, he had better be
mo wing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

THE BRIrIsH MiSIsTRY.-The great
thundcrer, the London Times, has power.
ful leader against the Palmerston Ministry,
which it says has proved already its utter
incompetency. The news which the Gov
eminent receives by telegraph it keeps from
the people, and this is another grievance of
which complaint is made. An unsuccess.
ful administration is TO be sacrificed, aud
we presume that the next will be Derby
and Disraeli Ministry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

The Boston correspondent Of tho Paw
tucket Gazette sums up the report OF the
last Hiss committee as follows -
"They feel that if the Chevaler Hiss be
NOT guilty, he ought to be under the cir
cumstances.. So they make a long report
highly complimentary to the gentleman,
and advise the House. to kick him out III
stantly."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
JAMES w. GERARD.

Barney Williams offers three prizes to
dramatic autlors--lhe first, Sl5O for
farce; the second, $500 for a comedy or
drama, in three acts the third, $500 for
IN three or five acts. The best
parts ~ each must be all Irshman and
Yankee girl.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Professor Agassiz has just received the
appointment of Professor Of Natural History
in the University OF Edinburgh, Scotland,
and has declined to accept Of it. lie pre-
fers TO remain at Harvard, from his desire
to mould and developc scientifce learning in
this country. The sacriic NJ. Agassz has
made will be b tier appreciated when we
state that hi. salary at Harvard is fifteen
hundred dollars n year, while his salary at
Edinburgh would nave been ten thousand
dollars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Mrs. Swisshem says that she has never
worn bonnet that cost so much as four
dollars, apd will not be troubled with a new
one every winter, or even re-trmmihg
every fall, for the sake Of being leader of
the ton in the largest circle in the city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
W The "editress' of the Ladies' Repos

tory, talking about kissing, says:
"Kisses, likeIfaces of philosophers, vary
Some are as hdt as coal fire, some sweet
as honey, some mild as milk, some tastcless
as long drawn soda. Stolen kisses are said
to have more nutmeg and cream than other
sorts. AS to proposed kisses they are no,
liked AT all. A stolen kiss is the most agree
able. We have been kissed few times
and as we are not very old, we hope to re-
ceive many more"
At what hour may the lady be founc in
her office
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

A QUESTION OF SEx--The editor OF. the
Louisville Courier having, in moment of
irrepressible enthusiasm, exclaimed "VrvE
la SAM" an indignant female writes to
ask by what authority he makes that illus.
trious individual Of the softer gender 2 So
much Tor putting the great Ns,yve in
sreign tongue.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Mrs. Patterson seems to be universal
fayoritc with tile Know Nothings. Her
name is registered at a hotel in Syracuse,
New York, among the names OF disin-
guished X. Ms now in that city attending a
State Convention of the order
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

aJ A Atclcgrarbic despatch from st. Loui.
ofyos,crday, says that daily accounts con.
'inue to record the ravages Of cholera among
ihs cmigran,s ON the Upper Mississippi boats
which are generally crowded with passcn-
gers beyond their ca. sciy. An unusnl ia.
tally aitenIs ths disease.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
I-1kf7Ea

During the present year there will prob
ably be raised grape crop sufficient to
manufacture six hundred thousand gallons
Of Catawba wine, and the demand for the
article is said to far exceed that product,
notwithstanding the passage of all the pro-
hibitory liquor avs Hartford Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

The enormous prices Of living have dri-
ven a considerable number of people, chief.
ly mechanics, cartmen and small shop.
keepers, from New York. A correspond
ent Of the Mirror estimates that there yet
remain $4,000 of these classes whose con-
dition would be improved by leaving the
crowded city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Goop.-A Know Nothing organ out
West says 10. Hiss, late member of the
Massachusetts, Legislature, ana Grand In
structor Of the Supreme Order Of the Star
Spangled Banner, etc., is "Jesut in dis
guise."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

While Mrs. Danforth, OF Warren, Pa,
was engaged in housework lightning
stroke descended upon her, burning the
hair from the crown of the head to the back
Of the neck, melting her hair pins, and pro-
ceeding down her bcdy-leaving its mark
as it went--until it passed through the
floor. Strange to say, the lady i, rapidly
recOyernU
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

a post office is established at the Crimea
by the Brishish government. A postmaster
ard three assistants are stationed there, and
eighteen horses and mules are required for
the transportation OF the msils
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

O; il is stated that the well.known Mat.
thew Hale Smith, who has been univer-
salis' clergyman, congregational clergy.
snan. politician, an editor, a member Of
she ksr, &c. &C., has been admitted can
d,dnlc for Orders in the Episcopal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

W Ii is stated that IN Polk county, Ga,
there is such scarcity Of provis ons that
many 81 the families in the neiglborhood
'are almost starving; the same is the case in
Floyd county, where a pubic meeting has
been called to adopt measures oi rcliei.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
. Now York, May s.

The schooner Manchester, from Rich
mond for New York went ashore this morn
ing on Hereford Bar, and has nine feet Of
feet of water in her hold. Cargo of flour
and tobacco.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Two agents of the English Governments
who have been endeavoring. to enlist re-
cruits in New Orleans, for the army in the
Crimea, were arrested in that city on The
9th ut.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
Bp GtIear lp!l.

WAniyoros, May 9.
The Hon. Henry A Wise arrived in this
city last nigh ard was honorrd with a seren-
nads by his friends. IL addressed lhcm
for haitian hour, and %as sarcastic and Sc
we're the extreme ON the new party. Ho
said hc.frmly believed he should get $4,000
to 10000 majority in the election for Gov.
ernor of Virginia.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

The water that flows from a spring does
not CONCEAL in winter. And those sen;i-
ments Of friendship which flow from tho
heart cannot be frozen by adversely.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

"REMINISCENCES - 1t seems to me have
seen your physiognomy somewhere before
but cannot imagine where"
"Very likeIy;I have been tho keeper Of
a prison for upwards Of twenty years"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
Buffalo, May 8.

Adyices flom Fort Loavenwor'h, Kanzas
apprise us OF the murder at that place Of
Malcomb Clark, by a lawyer named Nc
Crca, on account Of an election difficulty.
After having fired til fatal shot, McCrea
jumped into til river, and att npted to os-
cape by swimming, bat was overr ken and
conveyed to tn, L. ) Guard House.
llandbils have been ISSUED calling on tho
ciz ms to avcngo Mafcomb's blood, and it
was rumorci that AlcCrea had been lynched
and hi house destroyed by fire.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

u, HousrKEEPfRs and those who are
about furnishing their Houses will find Il
to their advantage to call in at Tisdales
new store il6 Thames Street, and insprct
their assortment OF House furnishing arti-
clcs previous to making purchases.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Queen Victsria will NOT visit Paris until
september next, when the industrial prizes
w'il be awarded. Only ninety American
exhibitors have applied for space.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
New York, May 7.

New York, May 2.
The anniversary week was inaaguratcd
yesterday by appropriate sermons at many
OF our city churches.
The Presbyterian Board Of Missions pub
lished their report hast evening, showing
the receipts Of tho society for the pact yesr
tn have been 81 1914 and the expcndi-
tures $l75,705. The Board has under its
direction 20 MISSIONS, aud 223 missiona-
rios .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

"TooLs OF TRABE."-A South Carolina
Judge has decided that watch is one Of
the schoollnaster's stools of tt ade," and
exempt from attachment
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

IS-Tbc lectures, Of MIR. Burlcish, an.
sounccd for last evening aud this evening,
sr. unayvidsbly postponed for the present I;
-, notice Of their delivery will be given.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

The Cincinnati Daily Times, the West
ern organ of Know Nolhngism, gravoly
asserts that Hiss is without doubt Jesuit
in disguise - b s,on Jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

Punch says, that although ever SO many
parallels are constructed before Sevastopol,
yet it is Siege pithovi aparaiiei !
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
Rochester, May 8.


The powder mills situated about five mil
situated about live mi cs from this city ,cxplo-
ded ats6 o'bIock hi, evening, killing two
men. The shocks, three in number, were
distinctly felt here. ThisT is the fourth
time these mills have been.b'own ub IN 8
years. The buildings arounl them wero
blown to atoms. The property was own
ed by Messrs j. Connolly g. Co.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

An autograph letter Of George Washing
ton was recently sold at auction in london
fJr fifty pounds sterling.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

FLoUR PL rS1Y The N. Y. Tribune
ays f'ur Is plenty enough in the interior,
shut that spectators are keeping il back.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17

One hundred thousand dollars in coun-
tcrfe, money were discovered in house in
Cleveland, Ohio, recently, by some men
who were engaged in wiilewashing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17


The U. s. Mail steamer Illinois; J. S.
McKinslry, U. s. N. commanding, sailed
from Aspinwall for New York via Kings
ton, May 3d. 8 p. NJ, and from Kingston
May 7, 5 A. NJ. Experienced strong north
eriy winds during the entire passage. She
arrived here Sunday morning, bringing the
California mails and papers from San Fran.
cisco to April ~.
Steamer Ell Dorado, with the New Or
leans mails and passengers, was to leave
Aspnwall on the morning of the 4th for
Havana.
PURsER's MEMORANDA.
Pacific Mail Steamship Co. steamer
Golden Age sailed from San Juan April II,
| A. NJ, with 81 1872, 900 in treasure, and
the U. S. mails.
2lst ult ot 10 A. NJ, spoke whale ship
WIN. Lee, of Newport, 38 months, out 700
bbls, all well on board.
gath, 7. A. NJ, arrived at Acapulco, and
sailed from thence at 2 Z. NJ, same day. for
Panama.
Goth, 9 A. NJ, the ship struck on sunk.
en- rock off the northwest end of The island
Of Kicairn, she copmenced leaking badly,
and it was deemed advisable for the safety
Of passengers mails nd treasure to run the
ship ashore which wa accordingly DONE
A smooth sand beach having been selected
for the purpose, there is strong probability
Of her being got off. After detention Of
two days the passengers, mails and treasure
were Transferred to the steamer, John l..
Steph ems, and landed in Panama on the I'd
inst, all in good health N. Y Express.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
AIAcoS, May 7.

DEATH-IIon. Walter Colquitt died this
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-17
Detroit, May 8.

The S9,5SO stolen from The Peninsular
Bank OF This city, has been recovered, with
the exception of 5000. TIE money was
found in the yard of the cash cr's resi-
dence, where it had been thrown by tho
robbers.