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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

~ "Unclc Sylvester came very near
being badly "sold," few days since. He
was on the Point, on official duty, to in
spect a nuisance, when some one met him
and hastily informed him that there were
two dead bodies in The dock at Swans wharf
and that they wanted him to summon Ju.
ry of Inquest. "Uncle Sylvester" ever
prompt in the discharge oI his duty, and
being a man of few words, 81 nply replied,
81 will attend to il, your honor, and hast
cned down street. AS he passed along
Thames, he looked down Swans wharf,
and saw crowd of people he went down,
fortunately for himself, to look at the bodies,
when 10, he beheld two--enormou
halibut which had just been brought in -
The crowd, who were aware Of the joke,
roared merily, and "Uncle Sylvester"
heartily joined them he made speedy tracks
up the wharf, being most firmly convinced
that he had made very narrow escape
from being badly "soid," and concluded
that hereafter he would always view the
corpus delicti before summoning Jury of
Inquest.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR. - Edmund
Lafayette, grandson Of the Marquis Dc
Lafayette, so distinguished as the brave and
generous champion Of American Independ.
ence, has been spending few days with
the Du Points, who were the early friends
OF the General, In company with a few
friends, he has visited all the places Of inte-
rest in The vicinity one of his earliests
visits being TO the scene of the battle at
Chadd's Ford, in which his ancestor first
shed his blood in our cause. The very
spot upon which the General was standing
when he was wounded, was pointed out by
some of the old residents.
Mr.. Lafayette is about % years Of age,
Of fine countenance and engaging manners.
He bears some resemblance to his grand.
father, though much handsomer man.
He has been in the country several m nths,
and throughout his our has everywhere re-
ceived the most gratifying attentions, which
in this instance are due, for The very nsme
OF Lafayette is and should ever be, dear to
the American people.-Wilminglon Jour-
nal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

AYEcDorE OF WEBSTER. - Among the
many anecdotes told Of Mr.. Webster, there
is one which, though rejecting slightly
upon his negligence ofpecuniary matters, is
still very Websterion
On one occasion it is related he was the
guest of the Southern Senators and Repre-
senta,ives in the city of Washington, and
they passed many compliments upon him,
and alluded frequently to his being like the
Southerners in his habits and feelings, and
it was all an accident that he was born in
New Hampshire. At last Mr.. Webster
arose. "Gentlemen, F" said he, "it has been
stated that resemble the Southerncrs in
many respects-and must confess that,
now it has been mentioned, think ] do
Tho Southernors like good glass of wine
so dol. This is one thing in which
resemble the Soulherncrs. The Southern
ers are also good judges OF beauty, and /
will again confess that am lover of the
beautiful This makes two points of re-
semblance but there is third in which
more closely resemble them. The South
erners, it is said, never pay their debts,
and the same has also been said of mo-
In these particulars, gentlemen, feel that |
am like the Souihcrners.' Shouts Of
laughter followed this sally Of wit and good
humor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

HoH cays Ointment and PiHs.--Extra-
ordinary Cure OF Bad Bresst.-The wife
of Mr.. Arthur Burn, Of New Orleans,
louisiana, was, after the birth Of their last
Child, constant sufferer with bad breast,
there were several holes in it, and despite OF
the various remedies tried, her husband
could not get anything to cause it to heal
Ailer every other remedy bad failed to BEN
eft the sufferer,.he had recourse to Hollow
ways Ointment and Pills, which, as a mat
ter Of course, quickly caused an improve
mentin the appearance fthe affected parts,
and by perseverance with these fine remc-
dies for few weeks, she was completely
cured. This wonderful Ointment will also
readily cure all Diseases Of the skin.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28
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NEW fonK, Inc l9.-Midnight
By the arrival ut tho steamship ST.
Louis, Of this port, we receive intelligence
from Europe up TO the Gin inst
The r. NJ steam hip Asia arrived at
Liverpool on The I'd inst, and the U. S.
Mail steamship Htrmann reached Cowes,
en- route to Bremen on the following day.
Scarcely had the Atlantic left Liver
pool with the news of the great success
which had taken place on the part Of the
Allies against the Russians, than further
intelligence in reference to their position in
the sea OF Azof, had reached England
From despatch which had been rec sived
at the Admiralty from Sir 4. Lyons, dated
Kerlseh, May 3lst, II appears that the
squadron in the sea of Azoff had appeared
before Gcmilchim, and landed body of
scamen and marinca, aud after driving tho
Russian force from The place, Ind destroy
ed all the vessels laden with cor n and sup
pi,s for The Russian army. Only one man
was wounded.
Since entering the sea Of Azof, 4 steam
ers of war, and 24O vessels, employed in
conveying supplies to the Russian army in
the Crimea, have been destroyed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

GAS LIGHr.-A special Town meeting
was called and held at the Court House in
East Greenwich on Thursday OF this week,
at which vote was unanimously passed
granting the right to Geo. II. Norman, of
Newport, to lay down gas pipes in all the
streets of East Greenwich for the purpose
of furnishing gas light to the Inhabitants
We unde rst and that it is the intention of
Mr.. Norman, should sufficient number
agree to use the article, to take immediate
steps to erect Gas Works in our village.
We hope our citizens will literally respond
to the movement, and we congratulate
them at the prospect Of a speedy supply
of gas for lighting their residences and
Weekly Pendulum.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A BURGLAR DETEcToR.-Quite n sigu-
lar macbi e has been exhibited lately in
our city for the detection Of burglars, by
Yankee" whose business seems to be to
sell rights for counties. The contrivance
consists of bell attached to spring, and
a fluid lamp with a match attached also to
a spring IRON this machine { which can
be placed ut the head of ones bed or any
other desirable place. nun wires 10 be at
tached to every door and window in the
house. In case either is moved the alarm
bell is set in motion and a light struck,
leaving nothing to be done Lu, the seizng
ones revolver and boots. The cost of the
article is put at $l5, and it is pronounced
by machinist friend az working admirably.
Albany Alias.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

USE CoPPERAs.-The papers are every
where urging the free use of copperas as
disinfecting agent. It's a cheap article,
costing only three cents per pound, and can
be found at the druggists and many Of the
larger grocery stores. A couple of pounds
may be dissolved in ten quarts Of water, and
the solution poured into sinks, gut ters, ces-
pools, and all other filthy places with good
effect We advise housekeepers to pur-
chase FIVE, ten or fifteen pounds, and make
a tree use of it as above recommended
Cholera or no cholera, their dwell lings and
out-buildings will contain a purer atmo-
sphere after the use Of copperas.-Er-
change
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

uy We have already published the
"platform' Of The Know Nobings Of this
Suite, as agreed npon un' pr mu!gaicd by
the Convention OF the Order in Providence,
on Tuesday last. How this Convention was
called. or by whom it was attended, we are
not able TO state we learn, however, that
there were no delegates present from this
city. 4 more heterogeneous collection OF
planks, which have always been rejected by
,th Wings and Dcmocrats,as parties, could
no, well be gathered together, than has
been for the construction Of this pure and
high-toned platform, which is TO nd The
nation and the people Of all th"ir present
impcrfcctons. Let ia look a. some OF its
clap-trap points.
II wages war acains, the Roman taiho-
lies, and is in favor Of 2l years residence
of foreigners before allowing them 10 vote
1t goes the Abolition doctrine entire,
Fred. Douglass, Garrison, Abby Kelly, and
all.
In conclusion, it announces that tho
principles Of the Order are 10 be hencelorlh
openly avowed everywhere, each member
% be n, liberty to make known the existence
ofthe Order and the fact that he himself
i, membcr,l and there is to be no con-
cealment of the places Of meeting o. the
subordinate Councils.
The State Council, by resolution, pledg-
ed itself TO support the entire PLATFORM
We presume that all The members of the
Order, throughout the State, under the
pledge Of honor which they made at their
initiation, are expected to stand upon and
defend this amalgamated platform. Well
il this is the case, and it certainly cannot be
Otherwise, there is music ahead. We are
very glad that this humbug, which has in
fatua,ed so many, in such short time, is
SO near combustion the new position OF
the Order is now defined, since the Offices
are all disposed Of, and large majority OF
the members will escape from it as rats
desert sinking ship. Those only will re-
main who are deluded by the lsms Of the
day snd the only accessons hereafter will
be men of this character. BY another
election the Order will be in n miserable
minority, and thousands who have joined
will almost be willing to deny that they were
ever members of, or sympalhized with, such
a corrupt and unprincipled midnight Or
ganization, the only object Of which was
to raise obscure and incompetent, men to
office who never could have obtained such
positions, had the deed no, been done in
darkness and by stealth.
Since the above was written we learn
that there are 200 delegates who belong to
this famous Council but that only GO or 10
were present. These men assume to
themse Yes and exercise the right to tell
all The members of the Order what they
must believe, and what measures they must
support, under the mdnight pledge IF honor
which they have made.
We 81 all get brother Curtis to call
grand Council Of the Order in this city
immcdia ely, so that all the brothers can
renew their covenant and pledge adherence
10 this marvellous platform. Won't there
be rich scene at the old Dstillery? Look
out for some SisSin reound that night
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28
BY Clothes Line Telegraph erciusirely 10
The Daily Ns,os.
Council Chamber.
Saturday erening.

BROTHER CRANsToS -
Our usual general meeting was held this
evening; there were only Is brothers
present. Brother Curtis was in the chair
Brother Beaverton read the famous plat
form which was put forth by brother Night.
ingale and few others in Providenc, the
first Of the week, and then moved that
vote be taken fur the purpose OF obtaining
the opinions of those present in regard to
the Platform. Brother Curtis said that he
"wouIdnt put the vote because he knowd
they was all agn him."
Brother George Bowen, Jr., requested
brother Curtis to leave the chair, which the
latter did, and brother Bowen took his place
and put the question,-all present voted
against the platform, excep! brother Curtis,
who went for it.
Brother Brewerton announced his nten-
ton of ralying the hounds at The meeting
next Saturday night, for the purpose of
throwing this platform overheard, and re-
naming by the old organization.
Yours, iraternally,
SAM
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28
How TO Cook PoTAToss.-Potatocs at

How TO Cook PoTAToss.-Potatocs at
this season are very poor eating, unless
rightly cooked, and not one in a hundred
knows how to do that Treated as in the
fall and winter, they come upon the table
watery, sold and every way disagreeable.
A Vermont woman, who has surprised us
by making old potatoes as good as new, dry
mealy, and fresh, has disclosed to us the
process she puts them through tv effect SO
desirable a result. The potatoes are pared
and put to soak in cold water from four TO
six hours then dropped into water which
is already boilng--an essential point; and
a little salt added to the water improves
them. Take them from the fire the mo-
ment they are done pour off ali the water
and let them stand uncovered in the kettle
over the fire ill the water evaporates from
the surface, and they are ready for the table.
The result will astonish those who try il
for the first time, and they will never re-
turn TO the old method Of boiling them
with the skins on.-Springfeh Repubii-
can.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

NATIVE AFRICANS. "A number Of ma
tive Congoes-real Guinea negroes-arriv-
ed in Salem, Mass, a few days ago. The
Gazette says -
They had managed to acquire consid-
cradle knowledge of English, anda reply
of one OF them to questioner displayed
shrewdness worth mentioning. A specta.
tor happened among other queries, TO ask
how they liked America; Congo immediate
ly answered: "Ah, me no like Merican
land-cod morning, cold night, make nose
leak like basket" The crowd shouted,
and Congo, showing his ivory, tumbled into
the ships boat to be conveyed to the yes
sells side.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

The GLARS OF RUssiA.-The following
is list OF the Cars, and tha dates of tn, IL
ascending The throne -
John II. A. ID. l46l Demctrius, (mur-
dered) 1904; Basil V. 1904; John w, i53E
Theodore !, 1884, Robise Godonnoye, 1898
Theodore II, 1905; Demetrlus II, (murder-
ed) 1905; Chousky, 1906, Michael Fredo.
uhz, 1913, Alexis, 1915; Theodore III,
1876; Peter J, the Great, 1852; Catherine
i725; Peter II, 1877; Anne, "a NUM- 1880;
John V, (murdered) 1850; Elizabeth, l74l;
Peter iii, (murdered) l762; Catherine II, ,
1862; Paul l, (murdsred) 1876; Alexander
I, 1901; Nicholas, 1875; Alexander II,
1865. -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

Ell, The State Regatta in our harbor, on
the 4th fJuly, will be an interesting and
exciting affair we learn that large NUM-
Der OF the several classes OF boats will par
ticipate in the race. The Committee lie
busily engaged in making the most thor.
ough arrangements for brilliant affair, and
there will no doubt be a large crowd pres
ent 10 witness the race, as it will take
place in the Bay, where the water is
smooth, and many ladies will probably 30
out in boats TO witness the sport. The
prizes are being finished they are very
beautiful, and will he on exhibition in a few
days, at the store of Henry Tisdale, 1873
Ttsnes street.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28
OF FRUITS. "A half dc

PRESENTATION OF FRUITs. "A half doz-
en- quart bottles were found in the foun-
dation OF a building ia Burlington erected
many years ago, which seemed rs fresh
as If they had been put up last year.
From inquiries II was found that the fam
lily were in the habit OF burying bottles Of
green currants in the cellar, and that these
must be at least 80 years old. The frd-
ing ofihese bottles proves that green
fruit is susceptible Of preservation Tor ma
ny years, when carefully put up so as to
exclude the air.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28
HERALD OF THE TIMES
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THURSDAY June 28, 1875.

D5. We made pleasant excursion TO
Taunton, Un Monday: in the fine little
steamer Water Lily she Is q neat, snug
lille .crah and ,kims along the water with
ease and grace. Capt Morgan is very
agreeable and attertive man, and does cvc.
ryIhing in his power for the comfort Of his
passengers. The scenery all along is very
fine, and We were exceedingly pleased with
Taunton river, this being our first trip
Taunton has very much improved since
our last vi,, there, some twelve y ars ago,
where the old Bristol County House used
TO stand, is now the Taunton Hotel, mo-
BILE and sub bhantial brick building, of fine
architectural design and decided orna-
ment to the place. The interior is ndmira'
bly, arranged the rooms are large and airy;
the whole house ia furnished in slye far
superior to hotels OF the size II is kept in
model manner by Mr.. A. S. Pease, who
has had long and extensive expert nee in
the business the .ables are elegantly SUP
piled, and all the appointments vi the es'ab.
lIshment are of the FIRST order.
We visited the Insane Asylum it Is
splendid cdiice, and the location ia bcauti-
full indeed. From the cupola there is a
view of the surrounding country which
equals any scenery in New England the
Ho, pilal C, ,n'ains nearly 300 patients.
We also visited the Factory where Bri-
tunnia Ware is manufactured, and were as-'
toni.hcd at the plendid work which was
shown us we had no idea tina, anything OF
the kind wns made in this country.
Ii any Of our readers want to make q
charming excursion, let them visit Taun-
ton in the Water Lily, and pass day or
two at the Taunton Hotel, and they will
thank us tor the recommendation. The
Town authorities have appropriated 81 900
for the celebration Of the 4th OF July, and
about the same amount will probably be
raised by subscription, so that the occasion
will be very imposing one this will be a
tne time tor an excursion there.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

The FINE ARTs.-The Italian cores
pondent of the Newark Daily Advertiser,
writing from Rome, says that the exporta-
ton of paintings and statuary has material
ly fallen off during the year past. The ex-
ports in 1854, chiefly the products Of the
several hundred studios of the resident ar
fists, representing all nations, are es'ima-
ted at 5,4S7-a falling off of over $50,
900 from the amount of the proceeding
year-This sum includes $29,5l5 for an
cient pictures, and $77,s36 for modern
1854 for ancient sculptures, and s 1885,.
278 for modern.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

MEDICINES - The Buffalo Republican
says, "in view of affording to our many
friends all the information that comes in
our way, anticipating the difficulties before
when the Maine Law comes into operation
and knowing as we do that their education
in regard to medical terms is woefully de-
fcient, we present the formula, to be pre-
sented at any drug store, which We advise
all interested to cut ant paste in their hats
FOR A GIN COCKTAIL, ONCE so CALLED.
X spir. Holandie or. sacch. alba 3 drs.
Aqua 3oz. Tine. .gentianae com.
quit. Xxx.
MEM.-This is a stiff one.
FOR A BRANDY COCKTAIL.
r sp. Vinigallici 8 OF. sacch. alba 3 OF.
Aqua simplex OF. Tinct gentianas com.
quit xxvM.
MEM.-A stiff throw this.
FOR A GIN SLING.
R sp. Hollands 2 OF. sacch 2 o.
Aqu 2oz.
FOR A BRANDY SLING.
r sp. Vini galiici, 2 OF. sacch 2 drs.
Aqua 2oz.
The ATLANTIC has met with mishav.-
For the purpose of coppering her she was ia
ken into dry dock-the largest in New
York which gave way, and to the shame
Il our mechanics she must be taken 10
Liverpool for repairs. The Courier and
Enquirer says:-Whcn she had been raised
nearly ont of water her keel not being moro
taen three feet under-sbe proved too much
for the dry dock which capsized, throwing
the Atlantic off her clocking partially upon
her side. She fell bodily about four feet!
She was soon righted, and was found to
b, quite uninjured. What more coyent
commentary upon her enormous strength?
How could it be moro thoroughly Prov
en- q?
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

A WILLING WITSEss.-In the hunici-
pal Court of Boston, during the trial Of Ii.
quor cases--that is, of cases arising under
the Maine Law-much mcr.iment is oc-
casionully EXCITED by the coloiuies that
take place between the Court and the wit.
nesses. Here i. specimen
Judge. Did you ever notice "bar " in
the store of Mr.?
Witness. did not.
J. Was there counter in the store Z
w. There was.
j. What have you seen upon the coun-
ter?
w. have noticed pitcher.
J. Did you ever notice any thing other
than pitcher
w. Yes, your honor sugar bowl.
J.What beside these articles =?
w. There were some bottles.
J. Did you ever see any one drink from
these bottles ?
w. have.
J. On how many occasions, should you
think?
w. Several.
J. Did you ever taste the contents Of
them
w. have.
j What did you call for usually
w. Some soddlebags. :.
J. Was there any thing, to your belief.
intoxicating in that beverage
w. | cannot say there was.
J. BY what other name was this liquor
called
w. Mrs. DR.. Wheeler.
j. Mr.. Clerk, pay this man the amount
of his witness fees aud let him withdraw.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

MARRIAGE IN THE GREEK CHURCH,
The priesthood in Russia are peculiarly t.
uated as respects the connubial state. The
Greek, unlike the Roman church, does not
prohibit lheis marriage while the Russian
poity goes so far as to tpioin, nav, to in
sist upon it. No one, in tact, can hold
cure until he is married and it sometimes
happens that q wife has to be sought for in
q great hurry in order to secure desira.
BILE parish. II Russian priest loses his
wife by death he cannot we'd second
time, because they interpret the phrase
shaving one wife" in its entirely literal
sense should he have the misfortune to
become q widower, he generally enters
monastery, rs he can no longer have the
care OF q parish.-Boston Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

10 Mr.. John H. Tilley intends to close
up his Daguerrean Rooms, over Apothe-
carries Hall, on the Parade, on the 18th Of
July, on account of his health those who
want good likeness or view ofany of the
scenery around the CITY, would do well to
give him a call previous TO that time. He
has some very fine pictures at his rooms,
where he will be happy to see visitors.-
The stock and pictures now on hand will
be sold at low rate; or, if preferred he will
ell out his establishment entire.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28
The New York Courier, in summing up

The New York Courier, in summing up
the trumpery charges against Gov. Reeder
says:
"Upon this review of the facts ii app 'ars
clearly enough that the charges Of land
speculation against Reeder are nothing
more than poor preiext for his
dismissal from Office ! and his associates
in the territorial government are sacri-
feed to keep up an appea ance Of
viriuous impa rtiality in the proceeding.
Reeder has been huntH down BY
Atchison and Stringfellow, and will BE-
finally superseded by creature Of their
nomination on the lst OF July, whose
services will be needed 10 Cooperate with
the Legislature chosen under their
auspices
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

WEST PolST.-When the class which
has just graduated at West Point entered
that institution it numbered eighty y-one.-
Only thirty-icur succeeded in holding on
The rest fell of from time to time, from
inability 10 meet the stringent requirements
Of the school. One OF the thiry four was
the youngest member Of the class. Hereaf-
ter there are TO be five classes instead Of
four; and the term will be extended, TO
FIVE years.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-28

The PRrcE OF BEEF MUsr COME Down.
The Chicago Democrat says that i'm
mense numbers of cattle and hogs are
now being shipped from that city TO east
ern markets. The cattle have been
brought from Texas and wintered in Iii.
nois, and are now being sent forward
over the Michigan Centril and Great
Western Railroad. A day or two since
one train left Chicago with 4ls cattle and
l,l65 hogs.