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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

Shipwrecks and Loss Of all Hands -
The Liverpool (Nova Sco,ia) Transcript
OF the 25th ult., states that schooner Ram
bier, of Halifax, Patrick Gray, master, from
Fortune Bay, N. f., for Boston. with her
rings, &C., in bulk, put in for a harbor Oh
the l7lh ut., and anchored below Fort
Point H,r timber, cargo and materials
were seen next morning, strewn along the
beach a short distance from the wreck Of
ship Queen Of the Seas. Every person on
board perished. The next day the bodies
oil six of the crew were found, and buried
with all proper ceremonies.
The British brig Ann, from Boston for
St. Johns, N. f., is reported by telegraph to
have been totally lost on the 18th ult, at
Garbarous, on The east coast of Cape Bre-.
ton. Capt Morey and all on board are
stated to have parished.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
Poor PoLAsp.-lt has already been stat

PooR PoLAsp.-lt has already been stat
ed that in consequence Of the enormous cx-
Penses OF the present European war, the
Emperor Of Russia has ordered heavy i'm
post to be laid upon the Polish provinces
which few of them will be able to pay
The contingent to BE- paid from the Polish
treasury is increased 100000 of silver
roube'. What the former contingent was
we have no means Of knowing, but how
great the whole sum must be our readers
may judge by the statement that TO meet the
demand the land tax will be increased six
fold, payable in a. installmona --Phila
delphla Amer
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

Ano,her Poya! Parsonage Discorered in
This Country. Firesidc Journal pub
lished story not unlike that which hud
such run about the Rev. Ezekiel Will
liams, who was said 10 be the son of Louis
XVI. 1t is, in brief as follows
"'rhe late Capt Joseph Deck, so long
known by our maritime folks as keeper OF
the Long Island Light in our harbor, on his
d-ath-bed, last summer, disclosed to his
family that he was son Of Gustayus III,
King OF Sweden, and younger brother Of
th't remarkable knight-errant Of King
the late Gustavus Nv. An unknown per-
son who had been seen q, various times to
regard him with great interest, and who
was present at the time of his death, left, in
the next European steamer, for Swcden.-
Within short time, tho only daughter Of
Captain Beck, an intelligent and accom-.
plished lady, now the wife Of Abel Il. Hay
den, one of the pilots in our harbor, has
been sen. for from a high quarter in that
country, and supplied with funds for the
voyage, to be restored TO the possession OF
property and titles belonging to her father,
which were confscsted at the time when
his brother, Gustavus w, was dethroned
Mr.. Hayden and his vile, it is said, will
take their departure for Sweden in a. few
days"
The grounds of this supposition are that
"he was stout, hale, athletic man." and
"always lived as benefited an exiled king"
that is to say, he kept lighthouse. The
account further says:
at is, however, recorded that on the
25lh Of August, 1882, the Queen gave
birth to Prince, who was named Charles
Gustavus, and declared Duke of Smclanhe
and that he died on the 25th OF March,
1893. A person moderately given to su.-
pcon may easily see that the royal par
ents, in the days when perils began TO
thicken around th'ir ancient line, with
presentimcnt of what was to happen in 1872
and 1909, transpanted their tender oiisJ ring
to another nursery, and introduced into the
royal one some dead plebean baby to mys-
tiiy the chroniclcrs.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
IT The French Spolisiion Bill passsd

IT The French Spolsion Bill passsd
the Senate on ue.dsy by n .nsjority of Is.
II now awaits the signature Of the Presi-
dent, respecting whose course there is q
great deal Of speculation. We give a brief
abstract Of the bill:
1t creates a board of three commissioners.
with secretary, clerk, and messenger, to-
commence their session in October next
This board is to examine and decide upon
all claims to indemnity upon the Frcnc,
government (no, heretofore provided for)
arising out of illegal captures, conde,nna-
tions, confiscalons, &c, committed by the
French prior to the 3lst Of July, 1901. For
this purpose five millions of dollars are to,
be appropriated, 10 be paid pro rata to the.
claimants and, by special provision, all
claims are to be excluded if not presented
and established within the two years pre-
scribed for the existence Of the commission.
In all cases of transfer or assignment no
claimant to be entitled to receive an
amount beyond the consideration paid.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
California News.
New YoRk. Feb. 8.

NEW IOkk, reO. o.
The North Star arrived about o'clock
this afternoon, bringing California dates to
Jan 10th, and about 200 passengers and
SI,s39, ,209 in specie.
The Panama Railroad was complcted,and
the first train from Aspinwall to Panama
passed over it on the 2Sth ult. The pas
sengers that went out by the Ncrth Star,
AMI also those that came home by her, pass
ed over the road. The time occupied in
the transit is four hours.
From Acapulco it is reported that Santa
Anna's army, 1000 in number, had desert
ed and gone over to Alvarez. A portion Of
them reached Acapulco on the 23d Of jan
uary, and the remainder wers daily expect
ed.
The miners were rejoicing over the re-
cent rains, and washing was briskly going
on. In some parts of the State the wealth
er was excessively cold, and snow had fall
EN- TO the depth of from two to five feet.
Sandwich Island dates are to the 23d Of
December. Prince Liholiho had ascended
the throne. Tho funeral of King Kame-
hamaha had been postponed till the 9th Of
January. The old privy council were to
continue in office for time.
The news from Peru is important. Gen.
Castillo has overthrown Echensique and
taken the government into his own hands.
The battle which decided the contest was
ought on the 9Th of January. Eehensique
sought the protection of the British Minis
ter. Gen. Castillo entered Lima in tri-
umph On the afternoon of the battle, Liz
ma being taken, force was sent 10 Callao,
and the castle and squadron were surrender
ed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

MoRH EvIDsNcs.-By genuine Know
Nothing we suppose the following taslmo-
ny will be simply sneered at; but we look
upon it as entitled to respect and attention.
A Catholic clergyman in Troy replies in
the following direct and uncquivocal terms
to charge made in the Troy Times that
"foreign Catholics in becoming citizens
Of the United States, do not renounce their
allegiance to the Pope"
at seem, by an article which you pub.
lished together with letters, that the reason
why Catholic priests should not be allowed
the same rights at Protestant min .tcrs is
that 'the Catholic church does not renounce
all political allegiance to foreign powers
&c.
Please have the Kindness TO inform the
gentleman who wrote this, tha. when |
made the declaration OF my intention OF be-
coming an American citizen, renounce,
on oath, political allegiance to all foreign
powers that | repeated the sam, oath
when took my naturalization papers
that | was at The time moro than thirty
years Of age, and knew consequently The
value Of an oath that being christian,
| believe in God, the av nger Of perjury
that tine same is true Of all my brethren
who are naturalized ciIiz'ns, and that the
Loyalty of the Catholic body to the Con,ti
tuition Of the United States has been tested
long enough, IN peace and war, to give all
sincere Americans sure pledge for the
future."-Plattsburg Repub.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

o. The London Morning Post calls
those "stupd bigots" who want public
houses closed on Sunday. At meeting
held at Nottingham to aid this measure,
there was a great row-a regular knock
down and drag out affair.
"Alt r some violent harangues, resolu-
was proposed by one of the total abstainers,
to the ctEct that parliament be petitoncd to
pnss an act to close public houses the
whole of Sunday. This proposition was
received with groans, hisses, and tremcn-
duous uproar. A man named Hutton then
proposed, as an amendment, That all
churches and chapels be closed on Sum-
days The proposition was received with
mingled cheers and misses. The chairman
requested Hutton to withdraw his amend
mcnt but the latter persisted in its being
put. This being done, Il forest Of hands
was held up. The original resolution was
then put and lost, admidst cheers and con-
questcd the chairman 10 again but the
amendment, which, upon being done, was
carried by an immense majority. Some Of
the. most violent amongst those present
then mounted the platform, and evinced un-
mistakable signs of ejectng their opponents
by force. Upon this, the original chairman
and his friends left the platform, and, as
quick as possible, the hall, the gas having
been partly turned of and the greatest con-
fasion prevailing, was empted."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

The CHANCES OF TAXING SEBAsroroL.---
"Our own correspondent" OF he London
Times writes
My informant also had a close view OF
the besieged fortress. lie declares that
there is not the slightest indication Of a
breach, and that the walls OF Scbastopol
spPea- intacI anj unapproacbabla To his
question, "When will Sebasiorol bs aken'"
a Zouave replied, "Whcn there are three
Thursday, in one week - Despite this
reply, tho whole camp is ago. 'or the as
sault. Gen. Canrobert ney r.io, hrougb
the camp without being fo.loW,o BY crics
Of 'L'as-aut, mon general frn al! quar-
icrs. &
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

Nsw HANrsHiRE.-Thc Wing Congress
sional Convention for the second district, in
New Hampshire, met at Dover on Thurs
day last, and passed the following resolu.
ton -
Resoired, That in tho opinion Of this
Convention, it is inexpedicnt, under exist.
ing circumstances, at this time 10 make
nomination Of a candidate for Representa-
tive to Congress.
A resolution condcmning President
Pierce, veto of the Land Bill, was also
adopted, and the Convention then adjourn
3D.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

The Ursuline Convent question is COM
ing up ina new form. The claimants for
indemnify for the destruction of property
naturally DO not look with much hope to the
present Legislature; but the other side has
taken courage, and petition has been pre-
sented for compensation for fine and i'm
prisonment suffered on account of parrc.
patton in the burning the convent! We
shall next hear Of man claiming a PEN
sion for having knocked down al Irisl-
man.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

WRECK OF A WHALE-sHIP.---The whale
ship Canton, Of New Bedford, was lost on
the night Of March 5th, on a sand.bank in
latitude "a 4s South, longitude 273 3s
West. Ths crew reached desert island,
and afterwards got line to the wreck and
saved water and provisions. They re-.
NAMED on the island until the 3ist, when
finding death was inevitable, they put to
sea in the boats, and after 40 days OF er-
trcms hardship, being reduced to half a
biscuit day arrived safely at Guam, one Of
the Nsrsnns islands belonging ~ SPAN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

A PAsrc.-It does not require much to
croate panic. The fast suspension of the
Bank Of England was caused in this way:
"An old woman was run over in Tired
needle street, ,Londen, and had leg broken.
The accdond happened just in front of the
bank, and large crowd soon collected. A
person passing inquired what was the matter
A wag in the crowd replied they pere making
run on the bank. This was soon reported,
and the crowd rushed to have thier notes re-
deemed, and in twenty four hours the in
stitulion was obliged to close its DOORS"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
Chicago, Feb. 9th.

mulated here sufficiently to fill one freight
train. They have been placed in store.
house for the past three weeks, and we now
have hundred tons of mail matter on hand
for Springfield and St. Louis.
The weather has moderated, and the
railroad will probably soon be in good or.
der The Chicago and Mississippi, and
the Illinois Central Railroads will get open
to day, except at the military tract and Tho
Galena Air l;nc.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
THE FASHIONABLE BONNET.

Why blame the fashion, and cry, Out upon it ~
like my cousin Sues tiny, elvet bonnet,
Though much condemned by grandmother and
auntyD
Because it is 50 pert, provoking jaunty.
BY 1t my pretty cousin seems to say
"Cone, kiss me-there's no bonnet in the way
The more lock he more think upon it,
The more like that small inviting bonner.
Hyms y,uTndt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

~ An English correspondent Of the
New York Recorder states that "Barnum'.
book is selling. 1t will not contribute to his
reputation as a gentleman, and still less as
a Christian. II all very well 10 be bluff ald
honest in his avowsls. But when he syows
his innmcrsble deceptons, and falsehoods,
without sorrow or humiliation, he produces
a recoil in every honest and honorable
mind. The same correspondent says that
"The question is being discussed in all its
bearings smong gus ? The Evangelical has
offered purse Tor work On thesuhiect.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

The Know SoMETHIsGs.-This is n
new order which has grown out OF the
Know Nothings. II originated in Ohio, and
was begun chiefly by seceeders from the
old organization, who we're dissatisfied with
the lack Of sufficient Of the anti slavery ele-
ments and with the opposition to Protestant
aliens. In Ohio the new order is said to
be numerous Several lodges hive been
organized in Msssac husetts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

EkicRANT PAssEsGER SHIPs.-The N.
Y. Commercial Advertiser expresses great
satisfaction with the movement Of Senator
Fish in regard To a bill reported by him ''for
the better protection Of life and health on
passenger ships Mr.. Fish has collected
large amount OF valuable information on
the subject. The Commercial says:
at will be remembered that during the
fall Of last year the mortality on board the
emigrant ships was at times fearful in The
extreme. The commisoralion Of the whole
,ommuniry was excited, and III, MD of leg
islation was very properly solicited to pre-
vent, if possible, such wasting sickness and
destructive fever as but too often broke out
ON shipboard"
The same paper gives synup,is Of tn,
bill. TIL, subjec. appears to have been well
discsted
"Tho amended bill provides that no omi-
grant vessel shall take more than two pas
sengers 10 every five tons OF her tonnage,
and between October lst and April lst shall
be limited 10 one passenger for every three
tons extends the erea to be allowed to ev-
cry passenger, giving each sixteen or eigh-
teen superficial feet of deck prohibits any
passengers being carried between decks
unless the altitude is six feet or upwards
and imposes fine and Imprisonment upon
the captain for any breach Of these provi-
sions. The room specified above is to b.
additional to that occupied for berths. Eve
ry berth occupied by two persons must b,
at least four feel wide I; the hatchways are
to be sheltered, but KEEP, open on one side
10 as to admit of ventilation, and each yes.
sci must also have two ventilators OF a reg
ulated size, according to tn: capacity Of
the vessel. The camb)ose or cooking
range to be four feet long and eighteen in
ches wide for every 200 passengers and
at this season every passenger shall be en-
Titled during the voyage to go gallons Of
water, 25 pounds Of bread, 10 pounds OF
wheat flour, 20 OF oatmeal, 20 of rice, 30 Of
beans, 30 Of potatoes, 5 of sugar, I Of
tea, or q OF coffee, 30 ounces of salt,
glls Of vinegar, 10 pounds Of salt pork, and
/ 5 Of beef This food is to be cooked daily
and given out between fixed hours break
fast between 8 and 8 O'clock a. m, ard
dinner between noon and 2 o'clock, p. m."
The bill contains other Wholesome pro-
visions that must incline every friend Of
humanity to desire that the Jealous abors
of the able Senator may be speedily cmbod-
led n law.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
The kinneu ErDeditiOn.-The Wa

The Kinney Erpedition.-The WASH
ington correspondent of the New York
Courier and Enquirer writes to that paper
as follows:
81 have reliable information that if the
Kinney expedition attempts to depart it
will be stopped by the interference of the
government. A proclamation will be IL
sued. declaring it to be military organiza.
,ion for the invasion of a friendly State"
The Washington Union Of yesterday
says
ave have received note from Col.
Kinney, in which he requests us to state
that the charges made in several news
papers to the effect that his Central Ameri-
ca expedition is of a fl libusrring character.
or that his arrangements for giving SUE
cess and permanency to the proposed colo
ny involve any inraction Of the laws of
any government or the rights of any indi-
vidual, are entirely without foundation, and
made either in ignorance of his purpose or
from considerations of interest.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
New York, Feb. 7.

The mansion Of e. l.. Swan, OF Lafay-
ete Place, in this city, was burnt this af-
ternoon.
A vessel was detained at this port to-day,
OH suspicion of being a SLAYER, but after be-
ing examined she was released.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

- Our infijel fcllow.citirens had Jolly
time OF it at Cincinnati on Tom Paine's
birthday, Monday last. The Germans par
ticiputed largely. The "Age OF Reason
was cracked up as greater book than the
Bible, and its author an infinitely better
msu than any Of the Apostles. A mulstto
man named Peter Clark, had his say, too.
There were no women present, as there
were at the celebration bere.--N Y Er-
press
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

Oil Conirdci.--We learn that the con-
tract for supplying the U. S. Government
with one hundred and six thousand gallons
OF winter and Spring oil. for the supply Of
light houses, has been awarded to Mr..
Charles ii. Leonal OF New York, at an
average price of 5 80 per gallon for that
deliverable on this coast, and o., IL l-2
per gallon for the Lakes.--Nep Bedford
Mercury.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

The Maine Lao Passed and Signed
IN Michigan.-A correspondent Of the N.
Y. Evening Post, writing lansing, Michi.
gan, under date Of Feb. ist, says th., the
Gov. signed the Prohbi.ory Liquor Law,
on that day, and it takes effect in ninety
days afterwards. In the Senate, only FIVE
members (three Democrats and two Fusion
ists) voted against it. In the House, most
Of the Democrats voted agains, il
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
IoRoETo. Feb. 8,

The steamer Chief Justice ran aground
on her way from Niagara to this place
Her passengers were landed safely by
means OF a rope from the vessel to the
shore. Efforts are still making to tighten
her and get her of.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

SWEET REvEsGE.-We learn that Fan
ny Ferns portion Of the profits on the sale
of "Ruih Hall" already amount tn $4,000
and the profits Of the publishers TO nearly
On equal sum. "lsuth" is roN rich enough
to buy herself BuSywild COTTAGE on the
banks of the Hudson and all the copyright
and newspaper interests of the whole "El-
lett" famiy.-N y. Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

Cold WEATHER AND THE PeoR.--The
Lowell Courier well says:
How terrible must be this weather to
the children of poverty, VIII, are destitute of
food, tuel and clothing. Christians men
AMI women, keep the heart warm-lct not
your sympathics freeze"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

A man named IIolbrook is under arrest
in New York, charged with extensive
swind'ing Of newspapers, in procuring the
insertion OF advertisements all over tho
country of so-called "American Artists
Union 10 such society having existence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

THERE l. A NoRTH-The New York
Tribune thinks that the reelection of Sena-
tor Seward and the mercury falling to
thriy-ihree below zero at the same time
furnished pretty good evidence that "therc
is North"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

AFRO Shippel, al Shrewsbury, (VL) fired
into cleft in ledge last Wednesday, not
knowing the character oi the game, aud to
his surprise found that he had killed a large
bear. Three other bears then made their
appearance, and a chase ensucd, resulting
in the capture of two, though not until all
the sportsncn in that region had turntd out
10 aid in the chase
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

BISHOP Rrzs, recently Roman Catholic
preate of Detroit, Michigan, having been
reported Is imprisoned at Rome, the Louis
vile Journal denies the statement, and
says that he was at tn last accounts, living
with his friends in Germany.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

4 Nsp Prohibi ion The Wisconsin
Home, vegetarian" paper, advocstes the
prohibition Of fermenting and the suppress
sion Of butchers meat, on the ground that
"nesh is stimulating, and acts upon the ap-
petite the same, only not as powerfully, as
stimulating drinks"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

For China and Japan. The schoonerWil-
mington, Captain BIowe, sailed from New
London, Conn, on the 23I inst, for China
and Japan. This is the first vessel that ev-
er left New Lon on for those empires d-
rect
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

A singular custom house fraud has been
detected in the London docks. Fory-one
casks Of bad winc were wsrehoused in the
docks in a vault that covered four or FIVE
acres, and eontsins 10000 pipes Of wine
The bad win. was Withdrawn and the casks
filled with port xine Of excellent quality
worth ten times the value Of the other
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

p Gov. German Of Minnesota, has been
figuring in Justices Court AZ defend.
ant in suit for an assault and battery which
he was charged with committing upon q
man who went to his house to collect a bill
othim. The trial resulted IN the disagree
ment of the jury. A new trial was ex-
pected in few days.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15

A treaty with Mexico, substantially like
that recently negotiated with Russis, re-
cognizing the principle that free ships make
frs. goods, has been sent to the Z. S. Sen.
ste FOR ratficaiion =,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
LOVE AND LIFE.

BY Thomas Wilmot, who flDurished
he 18th century. 1t has much OF the spi
/ and grace of Tom Moore.
All my past life Is mine and no more,
The lying hours ARE gone,
Like transiiory dreams given o'er,
Whose images arr kept in store
BY memory alone.
The time, that is to come, is not;
How can il then he mine
Tbs present moments all my lot,
And that, ~ fast as il is got,
Phillis,i is only thine.
Then talk not OF Inconsistency,
False hearts, and broken VOWS;
III by miracle can be
This hve.long minute true 10 thee
IT'S all that heaven allows.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-15
Nsw ORLEANS. Feb. q

A portion Of an expedition against Cuba
is understood to have left this and other
Southern ports, and some more are to fol-
low. The enlistment in the enterprise, i, 10
said amounts to $500 men.