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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09

Ten Lots on Farnam street, south OF the above.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

Extraordinary Phenon,enon.--A CORES.
pondent of the Missouri Democrat, writing
from Arrow Rock. states that, on the morn.
ing Of the 29th January last, there occur
red at tina, place an extraordinary phenome.
non. II is described as follows
at consisted in four circles, differing in
diameter from As degrees to 100 degrees,)
one inverted arch or semi circle, possessing
al the primary colors and glowing with all
the briliancy Of the ordinary rainbow; and
also four parhelions, or mock suns, CON.
m"nly known as sun dogs. The circle of
l60 degrees appeared to pass through the
centre Of the sun, and having the zenith for
its centre. The scene began at sunrise,
and increased in beauty and spls ndor as that
luminary ascended the skies, until having
attained an altitude OF about 40 degrees,
when it was perfect. At 10 IL o'clock,
A. NJ. the clouds dispersed and the phenom-
enon passed away. Thus ended one Of the
grandest displays Of the kind that has oc.
Cured since the appearance Of the great
solar halos which occurred in September,
$780,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22
By 1elesripb.
CONCORD, March -.

7 CoScoRD, March -.
Nc,o Hampshire Election The vote of
Concord is for Baker, Democrat, TIA /;
Metealf, Know Nothing, 1904; Bell, Whig
100; scattering, SO. Ten Know Nothing
Representatives are chosen in Concord,
with the assistance Of the Wings and Frse
Soilcrs. Manchester gives Baker. 67i |;
Metcalf, 1915; Bell, ii3; Fowler, 20.
and sends IA Know Nothing Represents.
tives. Some thirty towns in Rockingham.
Stafford and Hilsboro' counties, show just
about the sane relativ, vote Tor Governor :,
aud with only two exceptions elect X. N.
Representatives.
These votes Indicate that Sam has
swept New Hampshire, nearly % clean 40
he did Massachusetts, electing Gsvsrnor.
Legislature, members Of Congrcss, and oil.
FIR members Of Congress there were only
two tickets in the field in each district, tho
Democratic and the opposition, and the lat
ter are believed to be elected in oil Of the 3
districts. The same remark applies alss
(, the State Senitors in most Of the dis-
tricts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

MURDER AND SUIcIpB.-The fact that
Rev. Mr. Scott, Presbyterian clergyman,
was murdered few days ago, in Dublin,
Wayne Co., Ind, by man named Bcnja.
min Hickman, has already been mentioned.
The Indianapolis Journal gives the sequel
of the transaction, as follows:
Hickman Immediately fled to small
stream near by and drowned himself. The
. reason assigned for this act, is, that Scott
had purchased land from Hick man, and had
paid him in stock money, which Hickman
laid up until it deprecated on his hands,
when he wished Scott to take it back which
he refused to do, upon which Hickman be-
came so enraged that he committed the act.
Hickman was an old bachelor Of intemper-
ate habits. Scott was popular Minis
ter in his society, and respected BY those
without.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

CAPTAIN lNcRAHAM.-The Charleston
Standard states that while this distinguish
ed officer is receiving from the people of
foreign countries flattering testimonials Of
admiration for his heroic conduct
in the Kszla business, his entire properly
ut home is passing under the auctioneer's
hammer to satisfy an execution for a Sc
curity debt. Twenty thousand dollars
would preserve the gallan, officers home
stead. The debt is.no private obligation,
but is liability incurred for the defalcation
Of an official of the State. The honorable
and courageous discharge Of public duty
might furnish some ground for relief, es.
pecially where, by the default of ano,her
officer of State, an innocent person was
made to suffer, while sbscn, in the public
service. Mr.. lngraham's faher, an officer
under Paul Jones In the Revolutionary
Navy, lost his entire fortune by French
Spoliaiion. The recent veto oil the Presi-
dent will cut Capt. l.. off from the last
channel by which his fortune might have
been repaired. Mr.. INGRAnAM has served
his country nobly, he has lost his hereditary
rights by the action Of the Federal Execu-
tive his debt is one literally to the State,
az surety for an officers of hers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

The SroLIATIoH SuTTEREas "A letter
from Washington states that the dissppoin'-
ed and twice vetoed French Spolialon
claimants do not intend to cease their en-
deavors. They will come with increased
force upon the next Congress, and in that
they expect confidently to carry the last
vetoed bill by a constitutional majority Of
two thirds, at the next session. They do
not propose TO 60 before the Court Of
Claims, as has been suggested, and the
court weuld probably decide that the recent
act establishing the court does not embrace
those claims. twill be observed, howev-
er, that the court is to consider all such
cases as Congress may refer TO il, and they
may refer these claims for examinination
and adjudication. 1t has often been pro-
posed by the partie. that they should be ro-
ierred to soms legal tribunal.-Boston
Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

RUNNING AWAY WITH GIRL.-T The
Boston Times says there was quite an ex-
element at the. Worcester depot yesterday
afternoon, at the time Of the departure Of
the express train, caused by the appearance
Of Deputy Sheriff Coburn, with writ Of
habeas corpus, to detain young eir, who,
it is alleged, was about being carried off to
Kansas, against the will of her father, BY
parti who were bound for that territory.
The girl was taken before Judge. Bigelow
OF the Supreme Court, and after little
talking to, rushed to the arms of her faith
er, anl appeared perfectly happy and COM
tented to remain with him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

II The delegation OF Chippewa Chiefs,
who have recently been in Washington, for
the purpose of negotiating treaty with the
United States Government for the sale of
a body of land near the head waters OF the
Mississippi, arrived in this city day or
two since, and have been busiIy occupied in
seeing the most prominent objects of curl
osity here. They visited the Tribune office
yesterday, in company with Maj. Hartman,
the Indian Agent, and two interpreters, Il.
A. Warren and Perez Roy. On Witness
ing the operations of the power press, which
they witnessed for the first time, they gave
vent to their ,s,ouishment by sundry ex.
pressive Indian gesticulations, and series
of cultural sounds which are not to be
found in any Of our vocabularies. The
sons OF the forest, fifteen in number, exhib-
it striking specimen Of the remains tof
aboriginal life. The treaty which they
have completed with the Government cedes
about 100000 acres to .he United States,
for which they are to be paid 81 ,2lO, 900, in
thirty annual instalments. The party leave
N. York Immediately, and re urn by the
usual public conveyances to their home in
the wcods.-N Y Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22
Thy Friend,

The PATEsr OFFIcE.-The numerous
Class Of inventors throughout the country
will be gratifcd to learn that congress- has
made provision for an increased force Of
examiners and clerks in the patent office,
by which patent cases can bc disposed of
with reasonable dispatch. In the general
appropriation bill it is provided tha, there
shall be, in addition 10 the present force,
four principal examiners and four assistant
examiners Of patents and il there should
be still further necessity, the commission
er Of patents is authorized to employ two
other principal examiners and two assistant.
until the close OF the next session Of con-
gress.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

IL A very popular preacher in South
Carolina, and secessionist withal, baran.
gued his hearers on the importance of per-
severance and iorti,ude. lie said: "You
that is church members must not look back
upon Babylon (Sodom) like Paul's wife
(Lot's) done. You must be heap better
than the worlds people. Religion is like
battle, and Satan are strong. lie hates
good men and wants to kill them at wonst.
In short, my dearly beloved hearers, you
must do like General Washington done at
tn, battle OF Waterloo. In the heat OF the
skirmage his horse was killed by British
cannon ball. Did Washington give np the
sword TO his enemy? Not he ! He sung
at the top of his voice, "A horse a horse !
my kingdom for horse !" A horse was
brought him by Frank Marion, and he
drove the bloody British from the field, and
thus secured the liberty of South Carolina.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

COOKING BY GAs-A complimentary
dinner was given at Worcester few days
since all the viands being cooked by gas,
upon an improved method, Invented by
James b. Blake, Esq, the agent of tho
Gas Company in that city. Quite mum
ber of scientific gentlemen and others had
assembled tojudge it' merits, and upon
all sides we heard copm-ndalion expressed
The arrangements for cooking were the
most complete that we ever saw, and at the
the same time simple in their construction
and efficient in the results. The oven in
particular attracted our attention, its peeu-
liaritiss consisting in the application Of the
gas outside, tho ample supply OF oxygen
for combustion, and the arrangements made
for the exit Of its products. No heat can
possibly escape, tho article cooking receiv-
ing all applied. The advantages claimed
by this patent are rapidity, neatness conve-
nience, economy, and improvement
in quality of food. There were sixty
platos laid, the coat Of cooking tor
which land the bill of fare was quite excel
lent) amounted TO only Sl.40, four hundred
feet of gas b, ing consumed, at the rate of
Ia mills per fsot.-Boston Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22
N Z w MUSIC.

Oliver Ditson, ll5 Washington street,
Boston, has brought out another volume OF
his edition Of Standa rd Operas. lie has
just issued Ernani, by Verdi, with Italian
and English words. Verdi is now The lead
ing composer Of Italian Opera he was born
In an insignificant village OF I.ombarly,
called Bussets. His family was poor and
unable to defray tn, expenses ofa musical
education for him he derived his first ideas
on the subject from the organst of the vii
lage church. lie soon found admirers and
friends through whose intcrccesion he was
sent to Milan. lie has produced mum.
Der Of Operas, among the most popular of
which is Ernani. Verdi s now 80 years of
age, and passes his time in musical and lit
erary studies.
This Opera was first produced at the
Theatre Fenice, at Venice, in 1853. The
text is based on the fine dramatic work OF
Mr.. Victor Hugo, and is good sample Of
the modern French Drama of the highest
class. A short time subsequent to It's per-
formance at Venice, it was presented on the
principal Lyric stages of Italy, where il was
received with great eclat. The scene is
laid in Spain in the 10Th century, and is of
most romantic and exciting nature. Our
musica! lady friends should purchase this
Opera the lovers of music are greatly in
debted to Mr.. Ditson for his enterprizing
spirit in publishing these operas in such
fine style and at such low price.
He has also just published the following
new Music -
Alexander Polka, by w. Kuhner.
Judith beneath the ramparts Of Bethula
Scene and Air, written by Belanger, Music
by J. Concone.
New London City Guard March, by
Charles Slenurch.
Les Tubereuses Polka, composed by
Labitzky.
Six Morceaux de Salon, for Piano, by II.
CramGr (Choeur Duridss ct air final de
Norma de Belllni.)
Gems from the German (Cradle Sopg.)
Song without words, for the Piano, by
Henry Schwing.
Willie Dear, a favorite ballad.
10 Pur Sento le Placids Gioje; Roman-
"a with Rscitative. havo felt the Rap
ture. Sung by Signor Mario in the Opera
OF Lucrezia Borgia.
The Harp of Italy. (Chi mi Frena.)-
With Italian and English words.
Sea-Sldo Polka, for the Piano Forte, by
II. Howe.
The Ariel Polka, by F. Southgate.
Son premier regard. "her first look" by
p. BerthOnd.
The Harp of Italy, (Ah quel Vit,ima,)
with Italian and English words.
A new aud complete edition Of the favor
ite Songs. Ducts and Tros Of Mozart, with
the original Italian or German words, and
an entirely new English version, (La ci da-
rem Ia Mano.) ....
My fathers smile; music BY r. H.
/ Howe.
Adieu, or, All, mourn her not, byaW. v.
Wallace.
Bouquet de Florence, (a Domanda) Eng
ish and Italian words. Music by Harri-
son Nillard
For sale BY c. E. Hammea, Jr. and A.
J. Ward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

n Pot- ;''urdsr c''s.-The e.ron.
O. q In ,le,, Poole tragedy last eve-
niag ssiasned II, following verdic' -
We fld lit the death of Mr.. Poole was
eaass, BY , gunshot woSnd ITom q pistol
il Esnds d Louis baker. We lad
i'at Iaa. Tsrner and Patrick McI.a' gh-
In Alas paudesn. were guilty oi aiding
.ni aLotiing in the murdsr of ir. Poole.
We ira John II,ieh Cornelius linn and
Charles Van Pclt guilty as accessnries
before the act. We likewise find John
Aorrissy guilty of IN assault with an Intent
to take the life Of said Mr.. Poole by asso-
cia,ion on the evening preceding the mur-
der. We likewise find James Irwin accesso-
ry before the fact
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

New WAY OF OBTAINING A PASSAGE
Ship Queen Of the Seas, which cleared at
this port yesterday for San Fran isco, had
all her berhs taken up. Among her pas
sengers arc several young ladies'. A gen.
tleman wishing very much to take passage
in the ship, foInd there was no rom for
him except by marrying one of the young
ladies' which he. accordingly did and the
berth which was to be occupied by the
young lady, will now be filled by (wc hops)
q happy couple. e.-Boston Tel.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

V A stocking knitting machine 10
among the novelties OF New York, and A.
T. Stewart holds $4,000 stock in con.
cern which is TO test the invention prac-
ticaly. 1t will knit hall dozen pairs in
a day, worked by the hand or foot, but, in a
factory one person can manage dozen
machines, and no elderly mo,ron or indus
irious maiden can "widcn,' OF marrow" or
"bsel' or 100" more perfectly than hi,
mseh.se DOES.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

ILLINOIS SESATok.-The Chicago Tri.
bune says that Gov. Matteson will net give
Judge Trumbul certificate of his election
to the United States Senate. He bases
his refusal on the ground that the Judge Is
no, eligible under the clause of the Consti-
tuition which prohibits any Judge from sc-
cepting any other office during the term for
which he was elected Judge, nor for one
year after the expiration Of such tera -
Judge Trumbull has resigsed the Office Of
Judge. but the term for which he was
elected has not yet expired.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

The Ocean Steamers. Some of the news
papers are laboring under an error as to The
effect of the Presidents veto Of the Ocean
Mail Steamer bill. That measure propos-
ed to appropriate 8s5o,Ooo year for the
service for five years, and repeal the provi-
SO rescrving to Congress the right to give
six months notice OF the discontinuance of
the contract. 1t also required the Collins
Company 10 add anothersteamer to the line. /.
Ths appropriation, as it now stands in the
Navy Appropriation bill, is $4,000 for a
single year, ending the 3oth June, 1866
The right to give notice is retained. .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

College Of Nsw Jersey.-The Newark
Advertiser gives the following additional
facts respecting the destruction OF "Nassau
Hail." at Princeton, N. j., which was the
main College building:
The fire was Undoubtedly caused by
sparks bursting from an open fire place.,
The occupant OF the room was out at the
time, being at the house Of the President,
so that no blame can be attached to him.
The students, except those on the lowest
entry, lost most Of their books, clothes and
furniture. $4,000 will hardly cover their
loss. The loss to the College will be
about $4,000, Of which $4,000 is cover
ed by insurance.
All the valuable pictures in the College
Gallery were saved, mainly through the
exertions OF Prof Giger. =.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

A Buning March I'm the Csllao, Peru
News, il was stated that the late carnival
promised to be rich and racy in its charac.
ter; and by its advertising column it is seen
that Butting Match was in contemplation,
between the Steward Of the Wild Pigeon.
and ram celebrated for his strength and
courage. 1t is almost unnecessary TO add
that the challenging party is a colored man.
Some idea Of the strength Of his skull may
be formed, from the fact Of his having a.day
or two pre- viously but,ed in the head OF q
porter cask, upon which heavy hammer
would make no impression
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

Soldiers in Europe.-The number Of
men bearing arms at this time in Europe,
may be set down thus England 100000
Turkey 447,OoO, Prussia $50, 1000, Austria
593, 600, France $4,000, Russia $4,000
the German States, with the exception of
Austria and Prussia, 1885, 8,000-making
the whole number OF soldiers now under
arms, 5,364,OOO. Here are soldiers enough
to produce mischief, which the world wosld
not recover from with centuries of peace.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

HEAD-CUsnIoS.- J. N. Williams, Of
Dubuque, Iowa, has invented an arrange
ment OF cushions for the support Of the
heads of passengers travelling in railroad
cars. The cushions are to be attached
to tho side walls Of the cars, and
are to bs wholly independent of the backs
OF the seatA They can be turned by hinges
out Of the way, against the wall OF the car
when not used. Some such arrangement
is comfortable and convenient, almost ne.
cessary for night travelling. .',l
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

BEAUTIFUL ExTRACr.-.The following
beautiful paragraph we extract from the
address delivered before the graduating
class of Rutgers College By the Hon.
Theodore Frelinphuysen, and commend it
to the perusal OF the young
"Resolve to do something useful, honor
able, dutiful, and do it heartily. Repel the
thought that you can, and therefore you
may, live above work and without it,
Among the most pitiable objects in society
is the man whose mind has not been trained
by the discipline of education who has
learned how to think, and the value Of his
immortal powers, and with all these noble
faculties cultivated and prepared for an
honorable activity, ignobly sits down to do
nothing; with no influence over the public
mind with no interest in the concerns of
his country, or even his neighborhood to
be regarded as drone, without object or
character, with no hand to lift and no effort
to put forth to help the right or defeat the
wrong. Who can think with any calmncss
of such miserable career' And, howev-
er it may be with you in active enterprise,
never permit your influence to so into hos
tlity to the cause Of truth and virtue. So
live that, with the Christian poet, you may
truthfully say that
'If your country stand not by your skill,
~ least your ,oies have not wrought her fall ,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

Az ALLsGoRY.-A humming bird met .
butterfly, and being p eased with the beauty
ofi,s wings made an offer of perpetual friend
ship. 81 cannot think fii,' was the reply,
"as you spurned me and called me cnw-
ling dolt," Impossibe!" exclaimed the
humming bird, (" always entertained the
highest respect for such beautiful creatures
as you" """PerhaIs you do now said tho
other, "but you insulted me when eatter-
pillar. So let me give yous Bit OF advice.
Never insult the humble as they may sons
day become your superiors." fs.r.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22
A QUAkER's LErrFR.-We cut the fol-

A QUAkER's LErrFR.-We cut the fol-
lowing from an English paper:
Friend John, desire thee to be 80 kind
as-to 60 to one Of those sinful men in the
flesh called attorneys, and let him take out
an instrument with seal thereto, by means
whereof we may seize the outward tab
crnaclc of George Green, and bring him
before the lamb-skin men at Westminster.
and teach himto do il future as he would
be done by,
Thy Friend, &C.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

Co.,. Clark and the Liquor Lsv.-0ov.
Clark of New York, has written to the Al
bany Argus, to say that he is in favor Of
the liquor bill, at present pending in the
New YORK Assembly, seizure and csn6sca-
ton clauses and all. The Governor says
that he should certainly vote for them, If in
q po.iton to do 80. This seems rather
novel course for the Executive of the State
to pursue, in relation to a bill pending in
the lie gislature. s.r ...l
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

u There are ihreo advertiser nts in
ine nm York Herald under the lead cf
n.a;rmou'al. One is by gentleman
a.''t 25 yrarsof age," who signs him Elf
4. ~ - We're another is BY "gentis-
man ,t good habits :" and third by aa
"widower recently from the sou h." Al
want wives. All promise to be con6isut-
al, and all are Of "good manners and pre-
possessing appearance"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

NAVAL ISTELLiGEscE.-Ths u. s. ship
vandalia, John Pope, Commander, was In
Shanghse Dec. ilth, and had guard Of
her men on shore for the protection Of the
Settlement. A guard from the French
and English squadron was also on shore
fer the same purpose. The surveying ves-
sells, steamer John Hancock, and schooner
J. Fenimorc Cooper, were also at Shanghae
at the above date, refitting for cruise to
the northward. ..r
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

Quite Contrast.-The Painesvile
(Ohjo) Telegraph states that two classes Of
people in that village undertook to rai,e'
funds for the relief OF the poor. One held
dancing party in the evening and raised
$75 the other, whose conscientious scru-
pies prevented their attendance where dane.
ing was part Of the exercises, appointed
committee to receive tie contributions in
the afternoon, and the AMOUNT received con-
sisted OF 81 in money, two pieces ofpork,
and pounds Of butter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

Eniy Bapiia Worship.-T'he first pub
lie authority for the establishment Of Dap
tst place Of worship in the city Of New
York was given in I7I5. II is slated that
q few DspIisis attempted 10 organize
church In thu city in 1909, under the labor.
Of the Rey. yale~iins Wightman, Of Con
necticut. who, being refused liccuse, ard
slill Per'isdng in boiling public worship,
sas arrested by crder Of Lori Cofnbury,
and imprisoned ior . months.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22
CONCORD, N. H., Tuesday March -.

OuNCUKD, M IL, Iussuty MaTUu IS'
In Meredith village, this forenoon, while
citizens were bslloting for Msders,sr in
the now town Hall, The ioor fell in, prscip-
itsting about 300 people about ls feet up
on stone and rubbish beneath. George
Clark, John o. M. Mead, John Leavitt, Hi.
ram Plummer, R. G. Tuttle, and Thomas
Eastman were SO badly injured that slight
hopes were entertained Of their recovery
Forty six Others " ere taken from the ru-
ins, many Of them with broken limbs and
other serious injuries. Two persons were
reported dead when the train lett.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-22

A GRowrsc CIry.-The 81. Louis 10
tclligencer considers the failure OF the Leg
islature to pass City Extension bill ss
dead loss to the city Of halt . million Of
dollars. The city proper contains only
$1,000 Inhabitants, whiIss the real city has
a population Of 1000. The present city
limits in some pisces, run across most pop
ulous streets, leaving the largest numbsr
oi houses and people outside. The growth
Of 81. Louis has been ons Of shs marvsls Of
the age. Co..