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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04
Newpor', DEC. 20, 1854.

Nh. EDIToH - Your paper to-day
contains an article upon Chap Bread
which needs reply. The writer of that
communication wants to know why he is
able to purchase bread of New York bakers
for six cents, the loaves weighing IS oun-
ces, while in Newport they only weigh IL
ounces, and yet the same price is charged
for them. Our first reply 10 this question
is iha, The difference in the population Of
the two places bears some Importance in
connection with This subject. FIRST, the
New York bakers business i, more eXteu-
sve; second, his bread is sooner cxchang-
ed for cash, which, wilh small profits, ena-
bles him 20 DO a great business. In New
port, AT this season, the Baking business is
extremely duh, while in New York it is
very prosperous. lie says that rents are
four times as high in New York as in New
port,-which, by the ay,needs proc! when
applied to Baking establishments. llavirg
worked in New York we claim to know a
tric about such matters. We are not in
formed by this expounder Of the Baking
business anything in relation to the differ
ence between the wages of the baker in
New York and in the baker in Newport
Ten bakers can be hired in Newport for
$50, per week, while in New York S35,
pays the same amount Of labor. Thi
i;tm Of help alone would make S45, per
week, or equal to S2,34o per year, which
would allow for good surplus after pay.
ing their rents We have nothing to say
of the writer's remarks on the process of
making flour; we suppose he may possibly
understand the matter. He says when The
baker gets the -four, he mixes it up with
little water and saleratus, puts it for few
minutes in his oven, and then sells it for
some $34, per barrel. Every loaf OF bread
that the writer of the communication in
question has ever eaten, if made by baker,
il has taken from IL to lS hours to make.
Figures are better exponents Of facts than
empty words; from every barrel Of flour
the baker realizes BAT loaves of bread,
which, at the wholesale price, 5 cents per
loaf, would be equal to the sum of $l7,35;
the price of -four, from his own admission,
is Sll,25; which would leave but $6,l to
pay rents, help, fuel, gas light, horse-keep-
ing, wear and tear of carts, &c. 1t must
readily be perceived that our prices, af,er
paying these expenccs, yield but barely
profit enough to keep us from the public
institution on Coasters lIarbor Island. In
relation to the examination OF the city an
,horiies, we hold ourselves ready to under
90 trial but we should certainly hope
that "Cheap Bread would not be permit
ted to testify against US; we should advise
him TO 90 at once to Constanunop!e, where
he might exc out his vengeance against tn,
bakers. TRUTH.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04
~oI,. STEPToI.- outstanding the


semi official limitations made to the Sem
ate, of an arrangement with Col. S:cptoe
by which he is to resign his military COM
mission, if he accepts the Governorship of
Utah. it is positively denied by his most in
innate personal and professional friendship
he has ever been consulted on the subject.
They say lie has not the slightest eSpecta-
ton OF the appointment--that he will be
sure to decline it, and will certainly refuse
to resign his military commission. The
War Department announces that communi-
cation with Utah is cut off at present by the
Indians, and it is exceedingly doubtful
whether word Of his appointment can very
soon be communicated to Col. Steptoe.-
Tel. 10 B9S'0n Daily Adr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

UJ There is no sight more vulgar and
disgusting than to see man smoking ci-
gar while walking OH the street with lady;
and yet, it is a very common occurrence
among many of the, so-called, fashionable
people in this city during the summer, and
among many of the same class,at any time,
in the larger cities. When we see man
of this class smoking, under such circum-
stances, we always come TO the conclusion
that he is ow bred, aud that by some forlui.
tons ci~, 1.nstanccs h. has been placed, or
Aa, placed himsef, in a position in soc cty,
among true gentlemen, to which he is not
and cannot b, justly enli led. No real
gentleman would ever be guilty Of sn oting
cigar while Walking upon the public
streets with a lady.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

TEMPERANCE III BRIsToL.-The Brist tol
Phenix says:
We are of opinion that if we ever need
ed temperance lecturers and temperance
action, it is at the present time. Drunk
cnncss in our streets is becoming as COM
mon as in years past What has become
of the Temperance Society viii the
last President please inform US Where
are the Sons OF Temperance Where are
the friends of Temperance Have they
all given up in despair, and ccme to the
conclusion to let the monster lntemperancc
tevour his victims unimpeded or arc they
waiting to see the Maine law enforce itself
without human aid
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04
CoAL.-The Newark Daily Advertise

CoAL.-The Newark Daily Advertiser
says, 1.-THE community will perceive with
qualification the intimatiou that de-
cline is about to take place in the price
Of coal. Large quantities have accumuat-
ed on the hands of the miners and in the
markets, besides many boat loads frozen up
in the canals. The stoppage of factories,
the lying upof steamboats,, and the with
drawal of several ocean steamships, have
caused less demand, and necessitate re-
duction of the exhorbitant prices at which
the article has been sold"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04
Congress.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.


A communication from the Secretary of
War was received, relative to the improve
ment of the Black River Rapids.
A petition from Vim. ii. Brown was
presented, concerning apparatus for reliev-
ing wrecked vessels.
Mr.. Bad ger moved that the Senate ad-
journ TO Friday. lie observed that during
the holidays very few Senator's would bo in
their seats. They wanted relaxation and
took it.
1t was not right, therefore, to transact any
important business. Hc hoped the Senate
would feel disposed to adjourn to Friday,
and from Friday to Tuesday, when the
Senate would be full and members prepar-
ed to dispatch business correctly.
Mr.. Johnson moved to recommit the
pending territorial bills. Agreed to.
Mr.. Wright submitted a resolution in
reference to the improvement OF the harbor
in New Jersey. Referred.
Mr.. Rockwell introduced The House bill
giving the assent of Congress to transfer
from the state of Massachusetts, to the state
Of New York of Boston Four Corners -
Concurrcd in and passed.
Mr.. Fish moved that tn, committee on
Foreign relations be instructed to inquire
whether any and what compeI sation should
be paid to Commodore NJ. c. Perry, for his
services in relation to the achievement of
the late treaty with Japan.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

IDA MAY.-The Portland Enquirer al
firms "upon reliable authority" that ,he
widow of Rev. Charles Il. lorrry is the an-
thor of Ida May. Mr.. Torrcy, it will be
,ecolected, died in prison in Baltimore,
where he had been committed upon a
charge of kidnapping slaves. Mrs. Tor
reys maiden name wa. Mary lie, daughter
of Dr. Ide, of Midway, Mass. She ielici-
tously names her literary offspring Ida May
after herself, with slight variation.-Bos-
ton Jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

~ Ballou's Pictorial, formerly Glca-
sons, has commenced a new volume, with
new type, &c. 1t makes very eat ap-
pearance, and, as a pictorial, is superior to
anything ever issued in this country or
Europe. 1t is conducted by NJ. NJ Ballou,
who has always been its editor, and h. is
assisted by our old and talented friend F..
A. Durivage; these gentlemen will make a
valuable literary paper the Pictorial. 1t
is superby printed on beautiful satin-sur(ace
paper, and is furnished at the low price of
Ss3 per year; at the close of the year it
will make beautiful volume. For sale
by B. J. Tillcy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

u The Boston Bee says that Die gentle
men Of Waiha,n, in that Sate, arc enjoy
ing the luxury Of being shaved by fc-
male barber. She is young, pretty. smart
and Of course has krcn way OF doing busi-
ness. We think it probable that young
lady, like the one described above, would do
very thriving business in this city and
wo are quite certain that several of our
friends whose faces are now disgustingly
disfgured by terrible growth of yariegated
hair, would very soon have it shaved Oft,
asserting that they had been advised to this
course by their physician, for the benefit Of
lheir health.
"Our Bob says that if such barberess
should establish herself in business here,
and do a thriving trade, it would not be tho
frs; instance when men have been shared
by a woman.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04
"The Russians are Coming "a letter

"The Russians are Coming "a letter
from Hamburg to the Boston Post says:
at is said here on very good authority
that the Russian Baltic feet will come out
of Crons,adt and take cruise, after the
English fleet have retired from the north in
consequence of the approach of cold wealth
er. 1t is said to have double reason for
so doing, as it expects to pick up some
English merchantmen who are rather late
in getting on their homeward voyage, a,
well as to effect junction with the portion
of the feet at Sweabourg."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

TA very few Of our exchanges, in an
Oouncing the death tf Thomas w. Dorr,
have Improved the occasios to misrepr.ent
tho facts Of the rebellion in lsi3; and
none have been guilty VI this,in a NOR. un-
blu hing manner, than the Boston Times.
However, the facts of the case are suffi-
cicntly understood by oil, and we Lave no
desire to comment upon tho transaction
Mr. Dorr has passed away from earth, and
W. arc quite willing to remember his yir-
tues, aud to forget his errors great and nu-
mrrous ~ the latter were.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

UNHAPPY MARRIAGEs.-An English pa
per descan,ng relative to the various quail
ties Of colnubal bliss, states that in the
city of London the official record for the
last year stands thu. Runaway wives,
1882 runaway husbands, 23iS married
persons legally divorced, AIS; living in
open warfare, l7,3i5; living in private
misunderstanding, 1929 mutually indif.
ferent, 55,3lO regarded as happy, 1915 ;
nearly. happy, l27 ; perfectly happy, l3.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

The Washington cores ondent Of the
New York Times,s,ates that there is story
told Of the Minister at the Hague, worth
repeating. Mr. Belmont, in one his last
letters ON be Gibson case, stated 10 the
Dutch Minister for Foreign Affairs that he
W ,uld refer the case back to the L. ). for
EsFoRc gMEsT. The Dutch Minister n-
quired the meaning Of enforcement" MIR.
Belmont, in reply seut him copy Of
"Webatcr's unabridged" with the leaf
turned down at The word in question, and
note Suggesting that there were quite ave-
riely OF definitions, of which the Minister
might select any that he shouI choose.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

Important Decision 10 Insurance Compa-
nies.-The New York Supreme Court has
recently declared the division Of notes of
Mutual Insurance Companies into classes
illegal and void I; consequently assessments
made by these companies, discriminating
between these classes, are Of no effect, and
WI probably not be honored by the max
els. Thi, is most important decision,
and will be very extensively felt in the
business world
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04
IL A letter received from the first Off

IL A letter received from the first Off
Ger of ship Morsa, Of New Bedford, con-
firms the news Of the death Of Capt. Thom-
as B. Peabody, of this city, late master OF
said ship, on the 18th Of June last, off Beh-
rings Straits. By this sad calamity his
wife and interesting little family are de-
prved of the best of husbands and fondest
of fathers. Capt. Peabody was man well
and favoraby known by many; for perse-
verance, energy and strict integrity in the
pursuit Of his business, none stood high
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

The Proposed Search for DR.. Kane 1t
i, stated that son Of Judge Kane, who on
Tuesday last reached his majority, will Of
fer his services to the President to GO i'll
search Of his absent brother. Commodore
Pauldng tenders his services in any ca
pacity the Secretary of the Navy may
please to designate. Lieut.. Griffin, who
commanded the Rescue in the first expcdi-
ton, also offers; his services, as DO many
others. The expedition will be made up Of
volunteers. -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

o. The Rev. Benjamin Watson, Rector
of Zion Church, in this city, has received
call from Church in Rochester, N. Y,
and we learn that he vii! probably acceps.
Mr.. Watson has oniciatcd in this city for
nearly l3 years. lie is good preacher,
al excellent Pastor, and universally below
e by the people Of his Parish, oil Of whom
will part with him very reluctantly. We
hope that he may yet bcinduccd to contin-
which is so pleasant for all conc rned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

pThc funeral of Thomas w. Dorr
took place in Providence on Saturday last.
The Post says
Mr. Dorr, few days prev Gus TO his
death requested that the following gentle
men should be selected as pail bearers -
Bradford Allen, Waller ). Burgess, We'll
come b. SayIes, Adnah Sackeit, Oclavian
RICE. SlIas A. Coms,ock, Alexander Eddy
and DR. George Capron. Dr. Capron be-
ing absent from the city, Samuel Ashley,
on5 Of Viz substitutes named by The de-
ceased took his place.
These gentlemen wore his personal and
political friends, anl were amung those
whom the Algciines prosecuted ia lsiI
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

A WONDERFUL GAIA correspondent
Of the Edgartown Gazette, states that a
Cat belonging to Mr. Henry Bradley, of
Holmes Hole, a few nights since, Oh dis
covering the fire. board to be Oh fire, imme.
diately removed small kitten to an adjoin-
ing room, and made her way into the
chambers, and after number Of unsuces-
ful attempts to arouse the sleepers,s s,succeed-
ed in attracting their attention, who, upon
following her down stairs, found the room
full of smoke. The fire board was burnt
to ashes, and the mantle-piece considerably
injured. The fire was soon extinguished.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

aPMessrs. Leonard 81 OFT h Co. have
issued the December number Of Black
woods Magaz ne, which is filled with good
things. The January number commences
new volume, and the present is a good
Reviews, or anyof them. Blackwood and
The four Reviews are furnished at the lnw
price of $40 per anrum. Blackwood and
any Review, or any two of the Reviews can
be had for SIS. These periodicals are fur
nish-d to subscribers in this city free OF
postage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

EVIDENCE Oh lSsASirY.--John W. Rose .,
of North BraDdlord, while on trial at New
Haven for asssult with intent 10 all, tum-
blcd his lawyer over in the court room
while he vos urging The plea Of insanity in
behalf Of lbs client. The counsellur was
not seriously injured. The Attorney Gen
era Withdrew lhe case, and the Irisoner
was scn, back Ia lall to be- lrcaieI ior lnsai.-
itv.- BOsiOn your,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

FASHIONABLE PREACHISG.- There is
good deal of point ard truth in the following
remark, which is attributed TO agentleman
residing at one Of the fashionable watering
places at the Norih, who writes to city
and more attached TO simple texts and simple
sermons. hear so many great sermons
here, that really simple truth is as refreshing
a, the pure country air, e'ftcr the great
smells VI great city,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

INDUSTRIOUS MAIL.-The steamer Paci-
fic, for Liverpool, which lett New York on
Wednesday, took out mail of $1,000 let
ters-the largest mail ever taken to Europe.
Lord Iigin and Suite were among the pas
sengers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

oThe Newport Mercury is the tool and
mouthpiece of George II. Calvert; it opens
its columns TO him for the denunciaton OF
the members of the First Baptist Church,
and also aids the matter editorally. This
is something new for protessinr christian,
like the editor Of the Mercury, 10 aid in de-
nouncing as ignorant and intoerant,a peo-
pie like those of the First Baptist Church.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

To LAwYERs.-Tho ST. Paul (Minne-
sota) pio ,eer contains the following adj
vertlsement
zone hundred able bodied lawyers are
wanted in Minnesota, TO break prairie aud,
split rails and chop wood Eastern and
Southern papers please copy
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

Rossini wrote TO his mother, II am the
handsomcst young man in Italy, and Can
ova wishes to reprcs mt me in marble with
as little drapery as Ajax The son of Tcle-
mon.". The lett was superscribed To
the very celebrated and honorcd Madame
Rossini, own Mother to the great maestro
Rossini.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

D-The Address delivered by the Hon. J.
Prescott Hall before the Aquidneck Agri-
cultural Society, last September, has been
published by the Society, and is for sale AT
the bookstores. 1t is an able production,
and will be read with great deal of pleas
ure and profit.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

A CATHOLIC Know NoTHISG. - An
Irishwoman in this city, not long since,
while listening TO some conversation res
pecting Nicholas and the Pope, inquired,ve-
ry innocenty-"Is the Pope Catholic p
Fact.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

E' poor Irishman who applied for
license to sell ardent spirits, being question
ed by the Board Of Excise as to his moral
fitness for the trust, replied, "Ah sure it is
not much character Il man needs to sell
rum. Portland ADV.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

The amount of salt inspected at Syra-
cn.e during the year reaches five million
and eight hundred bushels, which is the
largest amount manufactured in any one
year, and an increase of four hundrel thou
sand bushels over las year.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

A BLUe RosE.-The horticulturists, OF
Paris have succeeded by artificial crossings
in obtaining a natural rose OF blue color,
which is the fourth color obtained by arti-
fetal means that and the yellow or tea
rose, the black or purple rose, aud the
striped rose being all inventions and the re-
suit of skful and scientific gardening.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

dTItis sad that Commodore Moore, Tor
mery of the Navy Il Texas, will challenge
Gen. Houston to a duel, u soOn a. the lat
ter reaches Washington. As the General
has recently joined The Church, of course
b. will not accept.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

Force OF HABIT-A retired schoolmasttr
excuses his passion for angling by saying
that from constant habit, he never feels quite
himself unless he's handling the rod.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

~ The Louisville Journal, on the
24'h ultmo, entered OH the twenty fifth
year Of its existence. The editor, George
ID. Prentice, ESQ, is seventy three.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

IL Tho New York Mirror Announces
that. Lieut. Governor Raymond, (Maine
Law OF HAT Sale, has taken apartments
for the winter, in Albany, at Congress Hall,
where they have "toddy"; well, Raymond
would not object TO one that was nicely
made, on a cold night, provided none Of the
honest (O Sons of Temperance were pres
ent
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

% There are 26i,06l milliners and
dress makers in England, as reported by
the last English Census. The Household
Words" calls them the "Army Of Vanity"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

PrsToLs AND CoFFEE.-It is rumored
that the editor of the Boston Olive Branch,
(what n msnomer y to whom Fanny Fern
hls given the "lic direct" is about TO chal-
lenge her to mortal combat
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

s-rThe steamship Atlantic has arrived,
but she brings 10 news of Importance; af-
fairs in the Crmea remain about the same
as at the last advces.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

GTA few pieces oi sacred music were
,o he played from the belfrg of the Rev.
DR.. Halls Church, in Providence. this
morning, immediately after d'c ciJch struck
twelve.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

H-Thc Queen ofEngland has given
great offence to the friends of the Sab
bath by having the French band of The
Guides play on Sunday afternoon at Wind
sor Castle.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

ej-It is said that DIR. Benlc, the Phila-
dclphia Dentist, has been pardoncd by the
Governor oI Pennsylvania, three Judges OF
the Supreme Court OF that State having
pronounced The conviction illegal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

Bishop Potter, Of New York, refuses TO
accept more than $4,000 Of the $4,000 sal
airy offered by his diocese.