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

Miss NIGHTINGALE AsToNsHEs THE
FoolEs.-Miss Nightingale is the real hero
of the present war. Lately a transport Of
sick arrived at Secu;ari. In tho hospital,
where no, bedding could be provided for
them, they were laid on the wooden floor
of tho corridor. Miss Nightingale immc.
diatcly sent TO the surveyor for beds and
mattresses,b got the answer that no stores
could be delivered by him unless he got
n regular order signed by the two respect
i've officers and physicians Of the hospital
Miss Nightingale sent him word again that
she must have the bedding Immediately, but
promised that the necessary formalitics
should be complied with as soon as the Off
GERS and physicians should return and find
time for writing. Meeting With a second
refusal, she ordered some twenty GONZALES.
cents to follow her, went straight TO the
store.housc, had its doors forced open, and
carried away tho necessary articles. The
slorekepeI stood aghast at such uncercmo--
Iious infraction OF his authority and of all
official routine, bu, the lady, said coolly
"Report to headquarters that Miss Night
ingalc has forced open the door and carried
away what was wanted for the protection
of the life OF her Maiesty's sick soldiers on
her own responsibility" England is, OF
course, delighted at such independent and
manly conduc', lhodgh the Ministry cannot
openly encourage such acts Of insubordi-
nation. H-' o'f'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

The Washington Star, in regard to the
rola'ions existing between Spain and tic
Governmental the United States, says, SO
they have sent Com. McCauley down civil
ly to notify Concha, that his present co ursc
with reference to Americans and American
vessels, if pcrservered in much insure war,
and to urge on him that if he values peace
with the United States, he must cease such
practices as must be resisted by force Of
arms by this Government, at all hazard
And further to assure him, that he may dis
miss al fears Of the successful departure of
Glihastcring expeditions SO long as Frank
lin Pierce remains in the Presidency. We
take it Tor granted further, that Commodore
McCauloy has orders after having delivered
tn. message, The substance of which we
mention above, to permit no more firing of
thot over and around American vessels pur-
suing lawful commerce on the high seas
in the Gulf"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

WHTEwAsH.-Poor whtewash is Sc
rious injury TO wall or ceiling, and when
once on it is difficult TO get it off or prop
erly cover it and produce clear white ap-
pearancc. This is tho season for cleaning
up, and we will give the receipt for first
rate wash Quick lime, Stacked by boil
ing water, stirring it until so Stacked. Then
dissolve in water white vitrol, (sulphate of
zinc) which you get at the druggists, at the
rate of two pounds of zinc to half barrel
of whilswash, malangit of the consistency
ofrch milk. This sulphate Of zinc will
Cause the wash to harden, and to prevent
the lime from rubbing of, . pound.of fine
salt should be thrown into it.. .... t... g e-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

~ In Orange, N. j., an unprecedented
excitement has been created by the elope-
ment of a married man with young lady
of great personal attractions, and the daugh-
ter of one of the richest residents of that
place. The gentleman who has thus alb
seconded has been d. ing business in New
York, and has left wife and Child in Or
ange, unprotected and uncared Tor. Pre-
vious to leaving he borrowed of various
business men sums to the.amount OF Sl5,-
600. Since his residence in Orange this
gentleman has made great pretensions to
piety, and has L,cn a leader in evening
meetings. Both ef, notes avowing their
determination not to return. .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Applications Under The Ne,o Bounty
Land Aci.-Under the bounty land act of
March 8, 1855, the first claim was present.
ed TO the Pension Office about the 10Th ul-
tmo, ard np.to this date eighty one thousand
seren hundred applications have heen re-
ceived. About twenty thousand cases have
been enveloped, numbered and brefed, and
,sterday The office has commenced the ex-
animation Of claims under this law. They
purpose having at least ten thousand ready
for issue when the plates are furnished.
Although the forms and instructions issu-
ell by Commissioner Waldo are plain, ex.
plcit, and easily understood, of The first
thirty cases examined only one was in ac-
cordanco with the requirements Of the law,
and the Instructions OF the Office.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

JUVENILE SMPLICITY,-A friend says the
following story is fact. Two boys of
tender years, who went by the name OF Tom
and Jack, became member, of district
school in a certain New England town.
Ol mixing their appearance, the teacher
called them up before the assembled school,
and proceeded to name CERTAIN interrOgo-
tories concerning their names, and ages,
&c. ..
"Weil, my fine lad" said the teacher t.
the first one, "what is your name 2"
"Tom," said tn, teacher, shat does not
sound well. Remember and always speak
the full name. You should have said
Thoma AS
Snow my SON." turning to the other boy,
whose expcctant face suddenly lighted up
with the satisfaction of newly discover
ed idea, snow, then, will you tell me what
your name is ?" ..,;. .,s:
"Jaek-Ass - replied the lad in a; tone Of
confident decision. ...U.. d.
The teacher was taken with sudden
fit of coughing aud merely motioned the
boys TO their soats. .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

LAUNcH-SrEAMER SEBAsToPoL.- On
Saturday, as we learn from the Cleveland
Herald, this new steamer "glided from the
ship-yard of Chisholm, Morrison 81 Moses
into the water Her length OF keel is $50
feet; breadth of beam 80 feet depth of hold
II feet 6 inches 4; capacity $40 tons. She
will not draw over l-2 feet of water when
loaded, and is intended for the Buffalo and
Chicago carrying trade stopping at inte-
mediate ports. Like her namesake in the
Crimca, the "Sebastopol' is impregnable,
and the,elemcnts will beat in vain against her
ribs Of oak. Her boilers are mad Sy I'hom-
as J. McGarry. They are cone boilers,
eight feet and eight inches in diameter and
eighteen feet high. They are the first, we
understand, ever used in steamboats,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

WHAT A CoUNTRY!--1he vast extent OF
United States is illustrated by the fact that
whila the nhabitants'of New Orleans are
.cas,Ing on strawberries people at the North
crn extremity have snow three feet in
depth IN their iorcst,.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

IL The Postmaster General has deei, .
ed that the abstract logs kept by naviga,ors
who are cooperating with Lieut.. 1iaury in
collecting observations for his wind and
current charts come under the new post
age law in the category of ship letters, and
will therefore b, permitted 10 pass through
the mails pithom prepayment. That
there may be no mistake, all persons mail
ing such abstracts to the Superintendent of
the National Observatory are requested
to mari. them with the word SHIP.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

80. If the current Acknowledgment Ci
the day ilatlers itself that It is the embodi-
mont OF that American sentiment, which
may sweep all before it at tho next
Presidential election it is very much in
error. Know-Nothingism is already tot
terng to its fall, and its adherents
are already beginning TO run from it with
the instinct of rats, lest they should be
buried, Palestine-likc, beneath its collapsing
and tumbling arches, pillars, pilasters and
cornices. .....,..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Rev. AuJrow Marshall, the colored pas
tor of Baptist church at Savannah, was 80
years OF age on Christmas last, and on sun
day the sth inst, preached a.sermon, hov.
ing among his hearers ex- Postmaster
Gen. Granger, of New York, and the Rev.
Ds. Choucs, Of Newport, X. ].
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
SAM.

| Mrs. PArERsoS.-O Rhode Island fri.
end may be assured that Mrs. Patterson II
well known in Boston and this fact has add
ed not a little 10 the excitement about the
Nunnery Committee. The Navy Agent ar
this port received a letter by the last Cali
forna mail, from her husband, who is q mu-
sician in the naval servce af tho United
States, and is now attached 10 the u. s,
ship Susquehanna. We have seen this lc:-
ter. Mr.. Patterson states therein that hs
made an allotment Of five dollars month, to
his wife, but as she has not written to him
for the past ten months, supposes she
has not drawn the money, and requests that
it be rcmtted. But the money has been
drawn, Strange as it may appear, the
mans name Is s"William Patterson" Ho
was at one time member Of the orchestra
in one of the theatres here.-I'ranscript.-
The Mrs. Patterson above referred to
was formerly Priscilla Blood, and was mar
ried to Mr.. Patterson shortly after the trial
of Albert J. Tirrell for the murder of Msria
Bickford. Mr.. Patterson and Miss Bloo,!
were both in the house where the murder
was committed, on the night that it took
place, and the lady figured somewhat con-
spicuou.ly at the trial. The gentleman in
question was fiutist, member Of the Ma
,ional Orchestra, and also Of the Musical
Fund Society but was expelled shortly af-
ter his marriage he having been sent to tho
House Of Correction for being guilty cf
indecent conduct, upon the Common
Bosi Times.
FIHs IN the WooDs--GKEAr DEsrRye-
TON OF PRoPERry--Loss OF LIrE.-- On
Friday night, ON tn. dissppsarance OF
the twilight, our citizens were s,artkd by
the appearance OF the sky along the wl'o's
Southern horizon, and extending consid-
cradle Insight aboveh May were at loss
what to make of it but il was generally
understood to be lire in the Dismal Swamp
and the woods to the Eastward OF the Gu,
Hul uliu " "a WV W N'''SSs
On Saturday this was continued, and We
were informed of the following distressing
particulars. The fire had reached ,hspceh
borhood OF Providence meeting house, ab' ut
four miles beyond tho drawbridgc which
narrowly excapcd condagatica. Mr.. Henry
Williamson and Mr.. Frank Portlock have
lost 400 cords Of wood, cut ready for ma
ket and Mrs. Nancy Portlock lost an ell
derly servant man who was burned to death
supposed to have been either hemmed In
by the fire or suiFocsted while aslsep. Th,
FIRE was still ngiag, and il is feared ths
destruction ofpropcriy will be immense
NotoA Herald, Monday.
An the English and French journals are
now allowed free entrance 90 81 Petersburg,
even including Punch and the Paris Chin
ryari. OF course the abuse ard broad ca
rcatures Of everything Russian, which
abound in them, will greatly exnsrcrsts Tho
Cars subjects against his enemies. This
is a shrewi srohe ol policy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

no Messrs. Little, Brown & Co., of
Boston are about publishing the 81 VOL
umes of the Report cf the U. s. $. Court
~ l8 volumcsI; The edition has been pre-
pared by JudgcCurtis, and will be high
iy.yaluabls to the legal profession The
cost willbe 35a. ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Cardinal Wiscman has been lecturing in
London OH the war. lie attributes the bad
management and disorder of the service 10
tho constitution of the army, the private
soldiers Sing taken from the class of men
who were willing to enlist without the
hope OF promotion, the officers from the
class whose only Recommendation is their
birth and their money.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Eighteen dollars gallon was thegprice
which the Oiard pale brandy of 1870 brought
at the sale of Mr.. Hopes liquors in New
York. Thiriy-fve years old worth its
weight in gold The report that the goods
at this sale went at very low prices was
not correct,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

% We arc indebted 10 Henry Tisdalc,
l38 Thames street, for box Of Congress
Spring Powder dissolved in water they
psodace 3-3rink a. pleasa,. efIeetoal and
healthy a. the waters when taken fresh
from the celebrated .priug at Saratoga. Mr..
Tsdale is the agent for The sale of these
Powders in this city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

u fhs Know MNaIbbih N5aIbihng.T q Of frii6saS he aaSss,.
chasslt: House Of ? Representatives have
voted to 'disfsaneSisei. foreign born citi.
sen. wso have not resided In ,his acun,ry
for twsnty-one years. "A resident In this
cssntry Of half that lengih-ot time gener-
ally qpali6es them 10 act with more COM
mon sense, in all matters, than tLeir perse;
cutors Of Massachusetts,, can ever hope TO
attain to, though they lived 70 the age Of
Methusclah.-Haryord Times. .fe,.f
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

KossUTH continues to make an ass OF
himself, by nonsensical opinions and advice
upon the public In his last letter TO the
Times N. Y.,) he berates Slavery, and
advise sAmericons to tear to pieces their
Declaration OF Independence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Itappcars, from an elaborate article in the
N. Y. Courier d. Inquirer, on the resources
of Russia, that the revenue of that empire
Is over $4,000 900. The Church, too is
enormously rich, and furiouay PATRIOTIC
Whatever motives Russia may have for de-
string peace, lack of the snews of war is
not one of them.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

DEsPArcHEs.-I, is understood that G.
w. Lippit, Esq, United States Consul at
Vienna, who reached Washington on We'd
nesday morning, coming over in the Nash
vile, brings interesting dispatches from the
American Legation at the Austrian capital
and from er'quarters otathe continent
lie has had an Interview at the State De-
partment.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
WHOLE NO l3i
FOURTH WARD.


President, Thomas d. Carr,
Vie President, George Bowen, Jr.
Secretary, Joseph II. Haven.
Instructor, Job L. Langley.
FIFTH WARD. .;
President, James w. Curtis.
Vice President, James F. Hills. -
Secretary, Seth Swipburne. q
Instructor, IRA s. Eldredge. .~'
Our officers are elected annually.
II is required Of the brothers to vote
for all the candidates who are nominated by
the order; and at all events, they must
not vote against them 4; iflhey do they arv
traitors, and are dealt with accordingly f
detected,-t at is, they are expelled, and
notice Of tho same his sent 10 other Coun-
ellis.
If a brother has charge to make against
another for divulging any Of the Secrets
or proceedings of the Orser, he must
make it in writing to the Council where
the supposed delinquent brotLer Le!ongs.
Perhaps you would like to have a cor
rect list Of the members in this city; if
so, | will furnish it to you at my earliest
leizure, provided brother Curtis will allow
Inc to do so,-and do not think that he
will object.
When brother wishes TO withdraw from
the Order, he must give notice to the
President A brother withdrew from the
bloody Fourth alter our nominations were
made tor the Assembly and when asked
his reasons for so doing, stated that he
could not vote for Clark Burdick, for the
nomination was against the constitution Of
the United States, the constitution Of this
State, and the constitution of all the States.
A brother canaot take the third degree
until he has been member three month";;
and none know the real name of the Order
until they take that degree it is then
revealed 10 them. In our present wild and
disorganzed condition. do not think that
there will be many more who will aspire to
this honor a great many have seen tho
elephant and are satisfied.
Yours fraternally,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

The report that Fletcher Webster, ESQ.,,
had joined the Kinney expedition is with
out any foundation in truth. Mr.. Webster
has no idea of leaving the United States, at
present.-(Boston Post. T...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

The reason the committee did not report
tho evidence in the Hiss case was an ap-
prchension that il would render them llabic
20 prosecution for "indeccnt exposure =
Boston Post
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03


LzcTuRE or DR. 'CHoy hss.HtYeu have
been ass4ueAsd ITO ,callipnbie atieatipa to
the speciai notice 6fa Iecture, 40 bclaeliv-
cred this evening" ~ Dr. Choules, of New
port, r. T., before the library Association
Dr.. G. has ju.t arrived from Savannah,
where he delivered a co'irse Of Lectures
by special invitation. before the Georgia
HISTORICAL Society, 70 large and oppreciative
aSdispccs. His manpcr is said ip be pecu.
listV otrikiAss and, 4issalssyFES highly
sgraeablb and inasrsstijfH sgaaE slf
20 Wsepc tiisk1bQf 1be,Associationto
kfsiyaheiMelise sesSNSk Isle, will be reward
eaIbt ta<rspechbls,, IrhSt largcy,s attend
ancs.--Agusta SenHiel., ,siioxaD ii-hn,3
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

The following rich selection is going the
round of ncwspaperdom -
IlBsRNIAS.-An lrishman, on being told
to grease the wagon, returned in about an
hour afterwards and said-"'ve graiz' d
every part of the wagon, inside and out, yer
honor, but, by the blue hair o doses wig, ]
can't got at the sticks the wheels hang on,
-,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

STATUE OF JUDGE SToRY.-Letters from
Florence sta:e that the full length marble
statue OF the late Judge Story, intended for
Mount Aubarn, has been shipped to this
country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

!: II Undsr the new law, there were, up
to-day, niusty -seven unpaid letters remain.
ing in .xIbAny Post Oaicc---three direct
ed to places abroad, and ninety -four to plac.
cs IN the United stntes.H A public spirited
and bonevotent neighbor happening in the
Post OHics, inquired tie amount Of postage
due on the, whole lot, and finding it to be
S2,S4, paid IL and sent them on their
destined iway---a piece oi Kindness that will
benefit many people without their knowing
who hey are indebted to.---AB. jour. oig
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Rosetta Armstead, the slave liberated by
the laws OF Ohio, has been adopted by
wealthy lady, and will tc educated in New
England. ...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

DELICATE MUnnIcEscE. On Sunday last,
among the contributions at the Church OF
the Holy Communion 10 the funds of st,
Lukc's Hospital was a roll OF iive,one thou'-
and dollar bills. They were dropped so
quietly into the plate ihst not even the gen.
tleman who received them knew from
whom they came.-Courisr, " y.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

DR.. Peck, who was impri' oncd in Cuba,
has been released, with tho liberty Of the
Islaad, excepting Pu,ro Principe, but as
his business was iu.,hal town, hc nt'nd.
cd returning home. ....
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

The Russian Minste, visited the Mis-
siSsipp,the flag ship of the Japan squadron,
at Rio, when the Russian flag was run up
and salute Of seventeen guns fired. 81
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Our Minister at Paris, Mr.. Mason,
'whosc;pogross toward a complote..conyaIes-
encc has not boen as rapid recently as was
anticipated, has gone to Nice, in Italy, with
view Of remaining some time, in the hopc
that the air Of the Mediterranean may
prove Of service TO him
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

1t is reported that Lola Moutes has mar
red rich gold diggerand is going to Paris
to spend pile with him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
HERALD OF THE TIMES
PUBLISHED EvEsY THURSDAY MORNING,
No lAA Thames street.
CRANSTON & NORMAN.
TERMS-.$2 in advance, or $2,25
at the end Of the year. '-i

" Atthe annual meeting of the Artlle-
ry Company, holden on Tuesday evening,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year 1850 llz auraa ~ ona
Colonel, Thomas B. Carr. .-
Lieut.. Colonel, William II. stanhope.
Major, George F. Turner.
Captain, Charles w. Turner
Clerk and Quarter Master, Augustus
French.
Surgeon, Henry e. Turner.
lst Sargent, Charles c. Clarke.
I'D George w. Tew.
Sd Thomas 8. Rurdick.
4th I" Isaac y. Boss.
bih {" Augustus N. Greene.
q The following appointments were alter
wards made -
Ensign Sergeant, John Dennis Cornell.
Corporals, Jim ID. Washburn, Henry
g. Manchester, F. A. f. Howard, Benz. l..
S,ocum. v ast asaas
We are glad to learn that this ancient
company is in excellent condition, and that
quite number of new members have joined
during The past winter. asa
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
lloetital.
tFor ,he News.
BLIGIiTED HOPES.
BIT JENNY

BIT JENNY, n
FraIl was my bark and all too soon
] launched upon ife's ebbing sea
Bs, still more frail the hopes that sprung,
Lur'ns me on to destiny.
Youth freighted her with choicest flowers,
Ne'sr dreaming time could ever blight
One tiny bud-ior faith had promised
To giid Der with loves cheering light
But tenpests tossed my little bark
And storm clouds gathered, darkened near +;
While hope grew pale, Us wave on wave,
Hurled her onward to despair. r ....
Each tiny leaf and promised flower,
Each nesting bud born OF an hour,
Each vision bright l've felt depart, ..
While grief coils sadly round my heart. .
The heart, the heart, Oh, pen,-up tomb,
Where ~theie ed hopes, where youth find
81. [ioom,
Embalmcd by many silen, tenrs, -.
Lost fragments Of departed years.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

Ma SouLE.--Thc fticajs y ". SoJc
IL New Orleans, have called a noclirg 60
make preparations lor giving him rutlc
reception ON his aifiyil IN ihnt city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

The Rev. Dr.. spraguc, Of Albany, has
received pfcseut Of one Of tho chairs in
possession Of Napoleon lst at ST. Helena.
II was sen, him by DR.. Bcrram,la resident
Of st. Helena.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

THE WsATHER.-For the last three days
we have had regular summer weather, ac-
compamcd by any quantity Of dust. We
are indebted to William lIaines, druggist,
who keeps regular record for the Smith
sonian Ins itute, for the following record
for tho past three days, from which our dis.
tant readers can judge for themselves, Of
the heat we have experienced during that
time
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

RxrrRrHe ---Mn,Fsope, Of New York, an
eminen, liquor dealer sdvertises his wares
TO be sold by auction.,i u1 r.
"Hsps foe a scssea babe the world farewell 2"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

pIn the Courts In Russia all tho pre-
ceediags arc carried on in writing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03

FIRST WAkD.
President, Pardon w Stevens.
Vice President, George G.. Crandall.
Secretary, George !. Spencer. D
Instructor, Henry J. Hudson, 81.
SECOND WARD. f
President, William T. Swinburne.
Vice President, Edwin Stevens.
Secretary, Augustus French.
Instructor, Joseph G. Lawton.
THIRD WARD.
President, John w. Davis
Vice President, IRA French.
SECRETARY, William y. Dennis.
instructor, Frederick a. Pratt.