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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-04

ANOTHER RAlLnoAp PRoyEcr.-The Legis-
la,ure has granted charter for Railroad
from SeIlnssrove 10 Mifirntown. This coun-
~ is nov eell supplied with charters for
roads, and the only thing yet lacking to put
them through is ",,lalerial aid" Wouldn't it
be glorious 10 have The '.Iron Horse" snor-
ting through Old Union '-7imes;
Aye! wouldn't it i? Aud if it had not
been for the small pota:oe politicians in
New Berlin deceiving and falsely alarming
The people, we might have had it by this
time. 1t was poor speculation of the
Repudiators, all around-to them and to
hs-tu the Metropolis and to the suburbs.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-04

@-The election in Philadelphia on
the lst inst. was pretty we'll contested,
between the K. Ms and a Fusion OF all
opponents. The result is, majority of
Fusionists in Common Council; and X n.
Treasurer and Commissioner, probably
The extravagant salaries and appropria-
tions of the former Councils, have made
them very unpopular with the people, and
even "Sam" could not stand against their
righteous indignation. (By all accounts,
however, "Sam' was not in Philadelphia;
he was "f1ing sings" down in 'Old Vir-
ginia.") [Select Council K. NJ
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-04

C,ADDLERs. if you call and examine our
- stock of Harness, Bride and Roller Buc-
kleS, Bus, Hames, Srirrups. Mounting, GirIh-
ing. Deer Hair. StraIning Web. Saddle Trees,
Whip Stocks and Saddcrs' Tools, you will find
II to you- advantage. Hardware Store in Lew
isburg REYNOLDS & MfADDEN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01
HsRA. D O. The TIMES.
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THURSDAY NH lst, 1856,

IL The Alilor of the Providence Post
comments npon our remarks in regard TO a
witness being compelled TO answer ques-
ton as to whether or not he has pur-
chased iquor,--and draws The inference
that the witnesses who were recently fined
for refusing to answer that question, based
their refusal upon our opinion. In this he
is mistaken, a. the witnesses had refused
TO testify before we expressed this opinion
these Witnesses assumed their position in
Court without any conversation with US,
without knowing what our opinion was,
and VIC, as counsel for the DTS. in the
cases, did not know whether or not they
intended to answer. or how they wonld
testify, until they refused in the witness
box. We have -ins enough which Justly
belong to US, to answer for, without being
held accountable for those which in no
wise belong to US. We wsald not take
the responsibility Of advising witness not
to answer, although We do not think that
man can be rightlully compelled to respond
to such question we should leave :he
matter to the judgment and discretion Of
the witness.
The editor of the Post further says
1t seems to be thought popular doc
trine that no law should be respected which
does not approve itself to each individuals
judgment. We were surprised to see in
dieatons OF this in the remarks made by
the Newport News few days ago
The editor certainly misunderstands our
position, for we have not advanced any
such doctrine as the above. We have
stated, over and over again, that the Maine
Law cannot BE- enforced in Rhode Island,
particularly in the cities and large towns.--
We repeat the assertion, and the editor Of
the Pest, from his own observation, knows
that the remark ia entirely true. He is
aware that it is openly violated all over the
Stale, and that public opinion is opposed to
this Law 10 such an extent, that it is utter
ly impossible to enforce it. Why Disguise
the fact9 Why pretend that the law is en-
forced as rigidy as other laws, when such
is not the fact? Why remain silent upon
the subject, and thus endeavor to deceive
people,-for such course would at least
be passive preyarication. The editor Of
the Post is as much opposed to this law as
VIC are, and he knows that it has proved a
failure; why, therefore, does no not come
out manfully and say So, for there Is no
chance now TO make political capital out OF
this dead horse.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

IMPORTANT ARREST OF A COUNTERFEIT.
ER--$3O, 900 OF BOGUS CAPrURED.-Depu
ty sheriff Bulkley arrested, Yesterday, in
the street, a man named Nelson briggs, of
whom he had been p-search some hours,
having learncdthat such person had arrived
in this city for the purpose of circulating
counterfeit money. briggs arrived here on
Monday night by the Rock Island railroad.
On his person, and contained in a satchel,
in his possession, at the time he was taken
into custody, were found counterfeit bills
to the amount o nearly thirty thousand dol
lars. They were mostly upon good banks,
and genuine ones, altered by the splitting
and pasting process t. tens, twenties and
fiities. briggs, or Briggs, as he called him
self at different times, was indicted by the
grand jury, before their adjournment yester.
dsy, and is good for term at Alton. 1t is
hardly to be believed that he is more than an
agent Of some operative gang, whose haunts
we hope may yet be discovered. A few
such arrests as this, and the late one at
Cleveland, will thin out largely The ranks
and means of the number who prefer to an
honest livelihood the preearous gains re-
allied from crimes ei this nature.-Chicsgo
Journal, Feb. Is.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

VOLCANIC REPEATING PlsToL.-Wc have
seen and fired a pistol, recently invented
and patented, which bids fair TO excel every
thing in that line that has yet been offered
to the puplic attention. 1t seems to com
bne all that could b, desired in such
weapon. Coils pistol compared with il
seems like distortion, or a clumsy, uncouIh
and ridiculous affair for fre.arm. The
volcanic pistol carries Mimic or conical
ball, in rifle barrel, and will put it through
a three inch plank at distance Of ninety
rods. The receiving tubs will hold ten.
ball cartridges, which may be deposited in
two seconds Of time. The pistol may be
discharged thirty times in fifty seconds. 1t
is so conirived that it Is not liable to acci-
dental discharge. There is no prming, no
caps, and therefore no danger to the eyes
from any ignition near the breach. Nelh-
er s there any recoil, SO as TO jar the arm
or disturb a sure aim. The whole con-
struction is so simple as not TO get out OF
order even from long use. The powder
and ball are enclosed in the same metallic
cover, so that person could swim river
with one of these in his belt without in the
slightest degree injuring the powder. In
short, the weapon is in all respects one OF
the mos, perfect things in the shooting line
that we ever took into our hands.-New
Haven Palladium.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

END OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. - The
celebrated Lady Hamilton, the mistress of
Lord Nelson, was distinguished above al
most overy other womn of her age for per-
sonul beauty. Her accomplishments were
not inferior TO her person. She was skill.
ed in music and painting ,he had exquisite
taste, and her features would express every
emotion by turns.
The only occasion on which Bedford Of
Fonthl Abbey threw open his splendid
mansion 10 company, was when Lady
Hamilton along with Lord Nelson visited it.
All that the wealth Of the princcly owner
could furnish, was provided to give 'plen-
dor 10 the scene. The grounds were ilu-
minated by lamps and torches, and the inte-
rior of the apartments was blaze of Jew
elry and gold and silver. Spiced wine and
confectionery in golden baskets, were hand
ed round to the company. A numerous
party was assembled, and Lady Hamilton
shone The envy of them all. Attircd in
rich costume, she entered with golden
urn in her hands, and recited some verses,
which the company were tar too polite not
to applaud,s spoken as they were by one who
had such influence over the hero of tho
hour. No one was there to tell here that
all this was deception that sin surely car
red it's own punishment with il, and that
the pleasure that he was pursuing was a
vain shadow
Thirteen years after the banquet at Font
hill had taken place, a lady buying some
meat Tor her dog, at 4 butchers stall in
Calais, was thus accosted by the butchers
wife
"Ah ! madam ! you seem a bcnsvolent
lady, and up stairs there 10 a poor English
woman, who would be glad Of the smallest
piece of meat which you are buying for
your dog"
Who then was the grateful recipient Of
such humble aims ? Alas it was the
beautiful Lady Hamilton. After the death
of Lord Nelson, deserted by those who
fawnsd upon her in prosperity, she gradu-
ally became impoverished, and died in a
wre,ched lodging at Calais. Her property
consisted only of few pawn-brokers du-
plicate.. Her body was put into common
desLbox, without any inscription and over
the praised If statesmen, warriors, poets
and artists, the funeral service was read by
an officer on half pay. Such was the end
Of the beautiful Lady Hamilton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

REAL EsTATE.-Quite a revival has TAX
place in the demand for fast property,
and the prices obtained at The auction mart,
within the last fortnight are quite equal to
those which prevailed pevous to the "hard
times" 1t is asserted by those best able to
Judge in the matter, that the proportion of
actual sales, to the amount offered, is larger
considering the extent Of business transact
ed than it was year ago. We learn from
Mr.. Bleeckcr that during the past week he
has disposed of everything he had for sale
with one or two exceptions, at least old
prices in several instances decided advan-
ces were Obtained The coin which the
timidity and foolish fears of multitudes of
the woking classes had withdrawn from
our deposit and savings Banks, and which
they have hoarded, at loss Of interest, is
now finding It's way into houses and lots,
and the low price OF materials and overplus
of labor have drawn out the capitalists who
during the panic, were better satisfied with
good notes Oh accommodating terms. -
The truth is the timid and the designing are
now convinced we have "come around"
and there is no use in "fghting shy" any
more. Let US be moderate and "hasten
slowly" we are out of the woods.-N Y.
Express.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

The Methodist Church Case.-The Gin
cinnali Christian Adrocate says The South
ern Methodist Church suit against the
Methodist Book Concnrn, at Cincinnati, has
been adjusted by the Commissioners appoint
ed for that purpose. The terms are as fol-
lows:
The Book Concern is to pay the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, $4,000, and the
southern debts; $4,000 in stock, and the
balance in ca.h-Sl5,OOO down, the remain
der in instalments Of enc, two, three, four
and five years. 1t is understood that the
Book Concern pays the taxable costs yet
due, and that they endorse the debts aud
notes of the southern preachers without re-
course. As to all other costs, each parry
pays its own.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

KossUrH on EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. In a
letter to a genlleman Of New York, Kos
suth presents the following summary Of the
state Of Europe:
/. A small ministerial change here in
men, not in policy; England's absolute nu-
di,y Of inherent weakness; Englands aris-
tocracy dccaying fast the British Empire
driited towards a revolution scarcely to be
prevented any more. 2. Bonapar,c drifted
from folly to folly and to fall. 3. No patch
ing up Of peace possible, though everybody
be bent on it. 4. Tho theatre of war soon
to be transferred to the interior of Europe,
and the contest gcneralized.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

CATAwBA BRANDY We tasted som .
Catawba brandy, last W ek, which was
made in Cincinnati, by Longworth, from
the Catawba grape, which, in flavor aud
mildness was equal to the finest Cham
pagne Branly that we import from France
There is no reason why We should import
gallon Of brandy, or gin, or whskey either
for that matter, and if the temperance men
would bu, propose some scheme for bring
ing American wines and liquors into use
in the place of foreign, they would promote
the cause Of temperance much more effect.
ually than by the passage of any prohibito-
~ or restrictive laws. Men will drink in
spite Of the Maine law, and it would be
much wiser to see that they drink non but
Wholesome liquors, than to attempt TO stop
their..drinking altogcther.-~Sunday Cour.
ier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

HoiLooay's PiWs, a most Excellent Rem
Derangemcm Of The System.-Mrs. Eliza
Davies, of Pontyberem, near Carmarhen,
was troubled for years with disordercd
liver, which so deranged her system that it
p oduced severe attacks of ague, and she
became so susceptible of colds that she was
seldom or ever free from them. She tried
various remedies without deriving relief,but
Ultimately was persuaded to take Hollo-
ways Pills, which in few days greatly
benefited her, and finally restored her to
perfect health. Mr.. Treharne, druggist,
Csrmarthen, can certify the truth of this
statement.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

Final Decree IN The Gariiner Case
We learn from the Washington papers that
the Gardiner case, which has been pending
for some time past on The equity side, OF the
Circuit Court, was brought to a close on
Friday when Judge Morscll delivered the
following opinion, and made the subjoincd
decree
The Court to satisfied that the claim set
up by Geo. a. Gardner for damages, as
allowed in the award Of the commissioners,
was false and unfoundcd that the award
was obtane by fraud, and was null and
avoid that The money paid out OF the
treasury OF the United States under such
circumstances continued its character an
the money and property OF the United
States, and may he followed into the hands
of Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs, who are
not The true owners of >aid fund.
The Courl then made a decree 20 the ef.
feet that the awards were ob.ained by
George A. Gardiner by means ei false
swearing, forgery and fraud, and were
therefore null and void that his estate /.
indebted TO The Ur,ted States in the sum OF
$l2S, $50, with intcres, from the l6 h Of
May, 1851 that Corcoran & Riggs sh !u!d
bring into court, on the fohrth Monday OF
March mex, the stocks and securities in
their hands, s,amonn,ing TO $50 ,00O, being paIt
of the funds Obtained by Gardiner under
said awards, and also an admitted balance
in cash of S8,737,I6 and that the cause be
referred TO Walter 5. Coke, as special audi
tor 10 state an account OF said Corcoran d
Riggs OF dividends collected by them &c,
&c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01
OF HE TIMES NEWPORT R. THURSDAY MORNING MARCH 1885

AMERICAN MosUMFsrs.-The monu-
ments erected in America exceed in height
those of the old world. Thus, there is not
column, either ancient or molern. I'm
Europe, so high as the Bunker Hill Monu.
ment. The highest column in Europe, 2O2
feet high, is the one erected in London BY
Sir Christopher Wren, in commemoration
OF the great fire in 1865. Pompey's Pillar
is only 80 feet in height, and Trojan's but
ll5 The highest monument in Pnris is
1877. The Alexander column, in St. Pc
tersburg, is l75 feet, inches. The Mel
son Column, in London, is I'll feet from
the level of Trafalgar Square.
Bunker Hill Monument is 22O feet high.
Tho proposed BRICK Monumental at Queens
town. will be 1876 feet high. The Wash.
ingion Monument is now 1876 feet high,
and when completed will be about five
hundred. II is found that the monumcn,
stands exactly in the middle of what was
the ten mile square" It is of such gigan-
tic proportions, that either Of the other
monuments above named could be placed
inside Of it without much impeding the op-
era'ions Of the workmen, and VIXEN it 10
finished any two Of the monuments OF Eu-
ropo could be slowed away within ito walls
without being noticed from tho cxte.
rior.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01
UTThe Providence Post and the TT

UThe Providence Post and the Tri-
bune have joined hands, in what they prob
ably consider holy crusade asains; US, in
regard 10 the Maine Law. The Tribune
was started and is sustained by certain
Maine Law men, who are ambitious to hold
office, but who never had their wishes
gratfied in this respect, by either of The
two political parties to which they orig
nally claimed to belong The Post is tie
Democratic organ, and although it has al
ways been opposed TO tn, Maine Law, it is
willing TO sympalhize in this matter with
the Tribune, with the hope Of making some
little political capital; bur there is no chance
for this. "Sam" is undoubtedly all over
Rhode Island, and we are very strongly of
the opinion that he will. give both political
parties genuine Waterloo d,flat at the
April election. Some may differ from this
opinion,-still, we think it is so, and as We
are always candid, we speak oat plainly
We have never made Sans acquaintance,
and he probably does not care to make
ours.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

IT By reference TO our columns it will
be seen that the "Cantata Of Daniel" will
be performed on Tuesday evening, sixth of
March.
As this is performance differing from
anything ever brought before a Newport
audience, we hope it will be, for the honor
of our oity, generously sustained. II so,
we may reasonably expect continuation
Of such instructive and interesting repre-
sentalions.
In addition to the mass Of our own Mu-
sical talent, we learn that few excellent
performers have been engaged from
,Oroad.
We advise oil intending to be present, to
obtain the Libretto Immediately, and read
It through carefully. BY so doing they
will more resdily understand the perform
ance, and find it Car moro interesting. IL
will be seen by the adyer isement where
they may be found.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

Successful Forgery.-A successful for
gerry wa. perpetrated upon the Merchants
Bank of this city few days since. A
check for 81 400, purporting TO be drawn
BY Messrs. Lyman, Reed & Co, was pre-
sentej at the counter, during busy period
of the day, and the teller, without doubling
ito gcnuineness, Immediately cashed. The
forgery ~as only discovered the next day,
when the Bank sent word to the supposed
drawers that their account vas ovcrdrawn.
The perpctrator OF this bold forgery has not
vet been arrested Baltimore Patriot
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

Successor Of Gen. Scon.-Some specula.
ton exists rs to which of the Major Gener-
ais will be entitled to the rank made vacant
by Gen. SCOTS elevation 10 the Lieutenant
Generalcy. There will be contest be-
tween the friends Of Gen. Wool and Gen.
Twggs, who are both Major Generals by
brevet. The brevet OF General Wool is
older than that of Gen. Twiggs, but the
latter has managed to procure The recogni-
ton Oh various occasions, of his claims TO
presidency and it is thought that the Sec
rslary of War will sustain them on the
present Occa sion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

MASSACHUSETTS LsGIsLATURg.- The
committee on federal resolutions reported to
the House to-day series Of resolves con
cerning the repeal of the Missouri com
promise.
A bill has been reported to the House
by select committee providing for the da-
ly read ng of the Bible in the public schools
in,the Commonwealth. A similar bill, il
will be recolcctcd was reported in the
Senate yesterday
The Judiciary committee reported that it
is inexpedient to alter the law relating TO
divorce tor desertlon.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01
French Spoliation Ciaims.-A Washing

ton correspondent says -
1T san error to suppose that these claims
are etftc,uaIly smoihered by the veto. II
the House should pass the Senate bill for
the establishment OF Court Tor the adjudi-
cation Of claims upon the government, the
claimants under the vetoed bill can come
before the Court de moro. II "A legal lribu-
nal, such as the one proposed, should de-
eide in favor of the claimants, no further in.
terpositon need be anticipated ON The E.
ecutive." .c~-.i
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

Commemorative following are the
Know Nothing nominations in Connecti-
cut -
For GorernOr-Wlliam T. Miner, Of
Stamford, Wing.
4" Lieut.. GOrernor-Wm. Field, of Pom
fret, Aboltionist.
e. Secretary-N. ID. Sperry, New Haven,
Wing.
Treasurer-A. b. Caef, Middletown,
Democrat.
Comptroller-Alexander Mirrill, New
London, Democrat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

GwIN.-Great is Gwin! According to
the Democratic papers, California cannot
possibly be represented in the Senate except
by Gwin. The Boston Post can see nothing
but the bucst kind of ruin in the defeat OF
Gwin. And now the Senate has passed
the Pacific Railroad bill to help Gwin. II
this goes OH much longer, the very verdan,
will begin TO think that Gwin is really
somebody. Measures ought TO de adopted
to, prsven, the spread Of such terrible hal
lucina,ion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

HFThe Providence Tribune is very
anxious in regard to the welfare Of this city
and trusts that it may not be exempted
from the operation of the Maine Law. A
very large proportion Of the voters aud cih-
zens desire that Newport may be exempted
from this law, and they will see that the Ii.
auor trade here is regulated by 4 proper
and stringsn, License Law. If the editor
of the Tribune will cOnfne his philanthro.
pic feelings to Providence, (and that city is
q great deal more than he can take care oO
We will attend to the the matter in Newport
without any Of his aid
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

A MODEL CLERK.-Young Man. call
ed to see about the clerkship you advortlacd
as vacant.
Old Gent.-lIcm Have you a gold watch
and chain, fast horse, diamond ring, slx,
suit of clothes, bull dog, thousand cigars
a ask of brandy and an assortment of
canes2
Young Man.-Yes, sir, got 'eIn all.
Old G.nt.-Then you'll suit. My other
clerk furnished himself with all these out OF
tie till, and as you're supplied, It'll save ex-
p nse.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

pMR l.. P. Lincoln, of Boston, one of
the Pioneers to Kansas, will lecture at the
State House, this evening, at o'clock, OH
The Religious, Moral, Social and Political
condition, Soil, Climate, Productions and
Natural Resources Of that Territory. Spe-
cimens of Coal, Soil, &c. will be exhibited.
The citizens Of Newport are invited to at
tend, and seats will BE- reserved for the La
dies, who have, in other places, expressed
much interest in these Lectures.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

DPutnam's Magazine contains its usual
variety Of interesting articles; it also has
an excellent likeness of the Rev. DIR. Fran
els Vinton. For sale by G. 4. Hamme't,
Jr. We have net yet received tho Fcbro-
ary number will the publishers please
send il?
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

"A young lady, so Cooley says, whose
name was Patty, being addressed by Mr..
Cake, accepted him on condition that he
would change his name, declaring she
would never consent to be called "Patty
Cake"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

The Hamilton anada) Spectator OF
Thursday says, "we have heard that one
of The brakemen on tho morning Express
train vas found frozen and stiff, and stuck
at his wheel. This corpse, upon the train
stopping at the station, fell to the ground"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-01

The TARrr.-The Washington cores.
pondent of the New York Courier and En-
quirer telcgrsphs that an arrangement is in
progress Tor aiIiIing to the General Appro-
pration bill an amendment reducing the
duties on wool, chemicals, dyes and raw
materials, and granting a credit Of three
years on railroad iron.