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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

New HAMPsrnRK BAHKs.-According to
an official statement there were forty banks
in existence in the State Of New Hampshire
on the lst Monday in December last. The
aggregate amount Of capital stock which
had been actually paid into these institu-
tons was 93,s76,Ooo. The total value Of
the real estate belonging 10 them was
S5s,s5S The sum Of all the debts due
the bsnks was o. ,O6s,968. The amount Of
specie in vault was $i97,9i2 bills of other
banks on hand, $i5s,460. The whole
amount Of dsposites was esao,s7s. The
amount of depostes in other banks for The
redemption Of bills was S756.6si and the
amount Of bills in circulation was -eqIiva-.
lent TO 3,l36,67i. -.grr
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29


The SPIDERS Love OF HER Progeny
All her limbs, one by one, may be torn
from her body, without forcing her to
abandon her hold Of the cocoon in which
she has wrapped her eggs; and if, without
mangling the mother, it be skill fully re.
moved from her, and suddenly brought out
of sight, she instanianeously loo,es ali her
activity, seems paralyssd, and coils her
tremulous limbs as if mortally wounded. :
II the bag bc returned, her ferocity and
strength are restored the moment she has
perception ofits presence, and she rushos to
her treasure TO defend il to the last-Proi,
Hentz. $500
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

A Snake breaking Mans Ribs-Dan-
ger of Playing wih Rsptiles.-A most
hcart.rending transaction occurred at Madi.
son, Ind, on Tuesday last, to gentleman
named Mcdonald. He was almireing
beautiful collection Of every description of
reptiles on exhibition there. He foolishly
attempted to handle snake, when said
snake coiled around his body, and, with his
Ell tire strength succeeded in breaking three
Of Mr.. McDonaldTs ribs.-[L Louisville Dem.
March Is.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

The Charleston Mercury thinks that the
Southern people have no need Of "hun,ing
up candidate for the Presidency" while
they have such good Southern man as
Gen. Pierce. The Mercury says:
ave have President who has faithfully
performed his duties; who has in no one
instance fail.d to defend the constitutional
rights of the South; and We cannot, if we
hunt the whole country over, expect to find
truer man than President Pierce. Why
need we trouble ourselves about q candi-
date ? We have tried the President and
know what he 10.
What pledges could Mr.. Dickinson, o.
any other candidate give, that would weigh
against the tried 6rmness and worth OF
Gen. Pierce?
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Taring Foreign Copitai.-A recent ac'
Of the New York Legislature, authorizes
the imposition Of taxes upon foreign capt.
tai invested in any way in that State. A
New York paper says that This will operate
di,ss,erously for New York city, where a
large amoan, OF foreign capital is actively
invested, the aggregate being stated al
twenty millions Of dollars. This n held
for and on sccoun, tf foreign owners in
the bank, insurance companies and rail.
roads, and other corporations OF the city
and !, is supposed that !, will be Withdrawn
IL the law is suffered to remain As It has
passed the legislature.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Monument O"Kh Norih."-It has been
resolved that the monument to the late Prof.
Wilson should be q colossal statue OF
bronze, to bs placed o, pedestal in tho
open air, in some public situation in Edin-
burg. II was stated by Mr.. Robert Cham
bers, the honorary secretary of thief general
committee, that the subscriptions already
received exceeded FL ,iOO,snd thar the ssm
REQUIRED would be about fl 500. -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

HE. WAsS'T AN lRIsnMAN.-A little Incl
dent occurred in ono of the schools in West
Lyn'', on Wednesday,, says the News,
which is, perhaps worth relating; the
teacher asked little American girl whs
the first man was. ..
She answered that she did not know
The Iquestion twas put to the next
scholar, an Irish child, who answered
"Adam, sir" with apparent satisfaction.-
ia" said the first scholar, "you needn't
feel so grand about il, he ioasxt an Irish
man. 'r.Hlr
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29
BUFYALo, March 10

-..1g saraf1.i BUFFALO, March l9.
q tits supposed that Baker passed through
this city on his way to Canads. On Satur-
day, Mr.. Rice, the NEGRO comedian, recog-
nized him at the hotel in Lewiston, waiting
4 for the Toronto boat. He took aside a
gentleman to inform him Of his suspicious,
whom Baker, most probably feeling alarmed,
Immediately went out and crossed the
Bridge into Canada Mr.. Rice knowing
Baker well, insists that it was him.. lie was
dressed in neavy drab overcoat, and his
cap was drawn over his eyes. His left arm
was crossed on his chest, and sustained by
his right arm. An officer was sent from
here Immediately on the receipt of this in
formation to Toronto to take Mr.. Rice's
deposition as to identity and to obtain fur
ther information. Mr.. Rice denies any pos
sbili,y Of mistake. .rt-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29
WASHINGTON, March 40.

The u. s. brig of War, Perry, being about
to sail from Norfolk, Va, to join the squs-
dron on tn. west coast Of Africa, touching
necessarily first at the Canary Island. the
authorities of New York havc applied to the
Navy Department for permission 10 send
out on her police officer in search Of Baker
the murderer of Poole. So one of the
Chiefs (Ar. Ma,sslrs) aids, Mr.. Ford, will
bs passenger on that ship. H
The Secretary Of the Navy, who has
been quite i'll for . week past, though still
confined to his bed, Is recovering. 5T
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

..
ALA'AhA.-rrom me Boston DAILY Ad-
~'"se''- Inc charge OF the British caval-
:" |" Da'ak'aSs mas been described as win
oo' p'ecsoe" OF PsFs"ei IN military annals
" curious 'nat a'ieneon has not been
o''ec''d 70 Prev'o"" example oi similar
nature ana consequence occurring IN 'he
s'o'y OF 'he famous ne'd o. ra'avera. Inc
'ac's were 'hese' as narrated BY Maxwell
ana Nap'er'
A brigade led by Col. Anson, consist
iag Of the 23d Light Dragons and the at
King's German Hussars, was ordered to
charge and check the advance Of body Of
French troops. III was CALAMITY attemptsd
though the charge failed, and the 23d wss
nearly cut to pieces. According 10 tho
version of Napier, "The ground upon which
this brigade was in line was perfectly level,
nor did .pv Visible obstructions appear be.
tween il and the French columns opposed.
Tbs grass v as long, dry, and waving, con
csaline the the fatal chssm that intervened
One of Gen. vilattis's columns stood at
some distance to the right OF a building oc-
cupied by the light troops. These were
directly in front of the 23d dragoons.-
Another was formed rather to the rear and
more in front of lthe German Hussars, on
the left of the line. Such was theim medi-
ate objects of the charge. Ia ,..ss-
"For some time The brigade advanced at a
rapid pace without receiving any obstruc-
tion from The fire Of the enemy. 1t was
answered from the hill with the greatest
enthusiasm. Never was anything more
exhilarating or more beautiful than the COM
mencemcnt of this advance. Several
lengths in front, consequently very con-
spicuous, rode Col Elley. Thus placed,
he Of course frat arrived at the brink of a
ravine, which, varying in width, extended
along the whole front Of the line. Going
half-speed at the time no alternative was
left him. To have checked his horse and
given timely warning would have been i'm
possible. With some difficulty he cleared
it at at bound, and on gaining the oppo-
site bank endeayored by gesture to warn
the 23d OF the dangerous ground they had
TO pass but, advancing with such velocity,
the line was on the verge OF the stream be-
fore his signs could be either undersd ortoo
attneded to. Under any circumstances this
must have been serious occurrence in
caval'y charge; but when it is considered
that "four or five hundred dragons were
assailing two divisions Of infantry, unbrok-
en- and fully prepared for the onset" to
have persevered at all was rightly honora.
bic to the regiment.
AT this moment the enemy, formed in
squares, opened his tremendous fire. A
change Immediately took place. Horses
rolled on the earth others were seen flying
back, dragging their ushorsed riders with
them. The German Hu,sars c,ollv re;nea
I'D the line of the 23d was broken. "Stih
the regimen, galloped forward" The con.
fusion was increased; but no hesitation
took place in the individuals OF this gallant
corps. The survivors rushed forward with,
if possible, accelerated speed. passing be.
tween The flank Of the souoro. now ono
haze Of fire and tho h,;l6i,o on Il. ,.o
"Sdll the remainder Of the aad ,.d q,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

b Every day in the week is, by different
nations, devoted TO the public celebration of
Divine Service. Sunday by the Christians,
Monday by the Greeks, Tuesday by the
Persians, Wednesday by the Assyrians.
Thursday by the Egyptians, Friday by the
Turks, and Saturday by the Jews. .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM CALI.
.,r' FORNIA.

Arrival M rHR GEO. LAW.
The San Francisco Journal thus sums
up the state Of affairs at the departure Of
the steamer I:
Page, Bacon T. Co.,--shs frat that clos
ed--wll open again, provided that an ar.
rangemert cnn be made with creditors for
Tune on certificates VI deposit. The people
in general have considerable confidence in
the ul,imstc solvency Of the house.
Adams 4 Co. have declared themselves
insolvent. They probably will ultimately
nay large dividend, but nat cent. per cent.
Still Adams T. Co., from the fact that its
express business is almost identified with
tho state. must, il would seem, In some
shape, continue 10 exist.
Wells, Fargo e. Co., have resumed pay
ment. They'are on every hand consider
| ed safe.
Dr.. Wrieht's yMinsrs' Savings Bank
promise fairly. Tho managers assert that
they will either open this week, or make
next week a statemen, and proposal to
their creditors that must be satisfactory.
Robinson e. Co.'s affairs are in consd-
erabls confusion. We can make no Ger
tain statement in regard to them. a..
Lucas, Turner e. Co, Palmer, Cook &
CO., b. Davidsou, Drexei. Sather Il Church
Tallant & Wilde and Sanders g. BRENNAN,
have firmly stood the "run" and are per-
fec,ly safe. No private firms have to our
knowledge yet given way under the pres
sure. .ls ~ ~ -
FROM THE MINES. .lG
The Alta California of March I, says -
The long looked for rain has come, and
the miner and agviculturist will gain
thousands where they have Loaf hundreds
by the bank failures. II has rained steady
for nearly II hours, and judging from the
accounts already received, we are led TO
believe it has extended all through the
state.
Throughout the mining section an i'm.
mense quantity OF dirt has been thrown up,
awaiting only for water TO repay The miner
for his toll. A gentleman, for whose
opinion we entertain profound respect, es-
timatss that in FL Dorado county alone,
enough dirt has been heapcd up to wash
out $8,0O0,Oo0. ...... L.. ...---.. a..- --
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

"SuYendsrs. The New Haven PalIa-
dium has the following
"ws have few words to say Of the sus-
pender business Of the country. The man
ufacture Of woven suspcnders in the United
State. was commenced a'out the year
1910, at Middletown, in this State, with a
capital Of $4,000. There are at present
six factories in the country, FIVE Of which
are in this State, and one in Eastbampion,
assachusetis, employing capital Of near
ly five hundred thousand dollars"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Lola Montez is about returning to the
stage, in her double capacity of actress and
danseuse. She made an engagement with
Mrs. Sinclair, and after brief tour of Cali
fornia will return to s'the, States" .I
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

H.F Mr.. Soule publishes a card in the
Washington papers in rela ion to the cor
respondence held between Mr.. Perry and
the state department. He says he has no
objection TO the publication of the CORES.
pondence, and that if in the secretary Of
legation, the man whom he had taken to his
bosom, he had spy and traitor, it will
never hurt him TO let the world know hsw
UNANIMOUSLY tho trade was carried on. a
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

The U. ). District Attorney in New York
has called the attention OF the Marshal of The
district 10 the breach OF the neutrality law.
in the establishment Of a recruiting Office
for the British Army, aid promises cooper
alton in any measures necessary for the
suppression Of the Office.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29
Bp q QeIearapb.
RIcmMoxp, March 40.

RIcMMoxp, March 40.
A terrific explosion occurred at the Mid
lothian coal pits, Chesterfield, last even
ing. ~
Sixteen persons were taken on, living,
and eight dead, and all win pr, baby de-
I, is supposed there were fifty in the pit at
the time. The explosion was caused by
blast.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

1t is now believed that twenty volumes
will hardly contain all the MSS. of tbs
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, collected by
LOUIS Napoleon. Many letters, &C.,
written by the Emperor, are in text hardly
iegible--it is only with the greatest difficult
ty,that the exact words are made out.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

A Southernsr, on Wednesday, in New
York, drew bowie-knife upon the boot
black Of the Irving House. The artist in
Day & Martin defended himself with coal
scuttle, and the knight Of the knife was ss-
corted to the Tombs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

, TheNineteenta Century.-T'he sagacious
people hvingin North Alabama have taken
i, into their wise heads that wires of the tel
sgrsph occasion drought. In order to
bring down ths fer.ilizing showers, they
have cut the news-extending lines. Mr..
Reed, The Treasurer of the National Tele-
graph Company, has gone on mission into
those parts, in the desperate hope Of dispel.
ling the delusion ~ Boston Atlas. Ism
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

II is said in diplomatic circles at Wasa-
ington, that private despatch had reached
that city, saying that Victoria was fast GO
ing the way Of her nncestors-that is, be-
coming deranged, The symptoms having
shown themselves in her recent illness.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

SLEIeHISa DowH EAsr.--The Calais
(Me.) Advertiser Of the 18th inst, says |:
"We have more snow and better sleighing
at this time than at any time during the
winter, with the prospect of another snow
storm at hand" ...r -.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

The Chicago Tribune says the river at
that place is higher than il has been since
lS+9, aud that it rushes and roars at rate,
which seems to threaten utter demolition.
1t trusts that it will not have any of Presi-
dent Pierce's conscientious scruples abou,
removing sand bars at the mouth Of the
harbor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

HELPS TO the CLERGY.--Lithostaphsd
diseourses are offered for sale in England
by tho dozen, which are warranted 10 b
'original, orthodox, and twenty minutes"
These sermons are prepared with ensures
and interlneations so that even from the
side gallery they could not be distinguished
from manuscript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

A Busrssss MANA commercial gem
tlemsn recently arrived at Niagara Falls
just before midnight. lie Immediately
bought a globe lantern, crossed TO Goat I.-
land, examined the cataract, and In thirty.
seven minutes had finished up the great
American wonder and wss once more on
hls way ,o Abanv.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

GrThe steamer Atlantic has arrived at
New York, and brings confirmation of the
news of the death Of the Emperor Of Rus
sia. The Telegraph is not working, and
we have no particulars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

LONDON ArxosPMEnE.-A very pious
English lady, having been introduced to tho
Persian ambassador, in London, exclaimed:
lis 1t possible that you are such idsla,ors
in Persia, As to worship the sun 2" Yes,
Madame" replied he, "and 80 you would in
England, If you ever saw him." ,-r.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29
NEW YoRH, March &c.

In the case Of horrissey, Hyler and
Dim, three Of the accessories TO the Poole
murder, Judge Morri. to-day discharged tho
habcas corpus, considering that the indict-
ment for murder superseded the right sf
examination by the magistrate. The par
tics were reuanded to prison.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

The editor OF tho Melbourne Argus, ~
ali apology for raising the subscription from
$40 to 800 per annum, gives an account Of
the expenditures OF that paper. The total
cost is 10000 (nearly half u million Of
dollars) year. Editorial and other expen-
ses amount 10 $1,000 daily for the paper,
which half dozen years ago was publish
ed at one thiriietl, of llmt price.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Tolls on the New Yosk Railroads.-Gov.
Clark has sent in hi, expected message,
advising the reimpostion Of the tax on
freight carried over the railroads that COM
pete with the State canals. The revenue
from tho canals has fallen off half mil
lion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

a. HEAVY DAMAGEs.-Iast week, case
was tried at Chicago, which resulted in
verjict of three thousand Two hundred and
fifty dollars sgainst the city, for damages
sustained by badly constructed side walk,
The plaintiff was laboring man, who, on
returning from his work, "fell into the city
trap"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Marriage ofG Postess.--Miss Anne c.
Lynch, the poetess, is to be married, in .
few days, to Professor Vincenzo Botta, q
relative of tho eminent historian Of our rev.
olutionary war. 81,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

II A suit, involving the town of Co
lumbia, Tenn, and adjoining property, has
lstely been decided by the supreme court
Of Tennessee In favor Of Inc PLAINTIFF and
against the citizens Of Columbia. The
property Is -es,imsted 10 be worth from
four 10 Eve miIlions Of dollars. TO
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Sunday liquor traffic has been effectual.
ly suppressed in Chicago. The six hun
dred places where grog is usually sold, were
all closed last Sabbath.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

"VrRY LIKE A WHALE."-The ship Ad-
cline, of New Bedford, when coming out of
the Ochotsk Sea the last season, took a
right whale which made 200 barrels oil,
worth, at present prices, about $4,000.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

The Famine at CAPE De yerds "A let.
ter from Captain Fisher, OF the barque Os.
prey, OF New Bedford, reports her ct Isle Of
Sal Jan. Sih, clean. Inhabitants Of The
isle IN ssiste of starvation supplied them
IN part with provisions.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Cholera on the Mississippi.-A passenger
from New Orleans, lately arrived at Gin.
cinnati, reports nineteen or twenty slaves
had died Of cholera on the plantation Of Mr..
Banon, not Ear from Baton Rouge.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

CASTING A "DgvIL" OUT OF CHuRcR.--
A Methodin Minister Arrested for Assault
ING Disiiiler.-We arc indebted 10 our
friend J. N. Eells, of Marietta, Ohio, tor
the following graphic sketch. We are a..
sured that the fActs ,ranspired substantially
as narrated, Ts
"A methodist clergyman who has bees
laboring In this vicinity, was no long since.
.preachingto his people on the miraculous
power Of the Apostles over the demonisc
spirits Of their day. A he was pursuing
his theme, the audience were suddenly
startled BY voice IRON some one in The
congregation, demanding in hali-querulou-,
halt.au,horita,ivs ,ons.' Why don. psesehers
do such thing nowadays r. In an instant
every eye in ;he house was turned upon
the individual who had the eifrontery thus
to invade the sacredness Of their sanctuary.
The speaker paused for moment, and
fixed his penctrasing gaze full upon the
face of the questionsr. Ths,e was an in.
terval Of int -nse silence, broken ., Last by
the speaker In resuming his subject He
had not proceeded far with his remarks,
before he was again interrupted BY the
same impertinent inquiry. Again he paus-
ed for time, and again resumed his sub
ject Not content with q silent rsbuke, our
redoubtnble questioner demanded again,
"Why don't the preachers do such things
nowadays 2" and curling his lips with a
sneer Of solf-complacency, drew himself up
pompously in his seat. .... .. .ra ,
Our reverend friend, (who, by the way,
is young nan Of great muscular power,)
calmly left the desk, and walked deliberate
ly to the pew, where the interrogation sat,
and fastening one hand firmly upon the
collar o! his coat, the other on the waist
band of his "unmentionables." lifted him
square out of the seat, and bore him down
the aisle to the entrance. Pausing for q
moment there, he turned his eyes upon his
audience, and in clear, full Voice, said,
sand they cast out the devil in the form Of
a disiiller," aud suiting the action to the
word, out went the knight of the mash-tub,
a Ia leap frog fnshion, into the street.
The good pastor quietly returned to his
desk, and completed his discourse. After
closing the services, as he was passing out
Of tho church, the out-cast distiler, with an
officer OF the law, escorted our cl,rca
friend to the office of magistrate,
to answer for All assault upon the person Of
said distiller. After hearing. the magis-
trate dismissed the clergyman, and after
roundly rcprimanding the complainant fin
ed him for molesting the services of the
sanctuary.
Since that day wa believe he has ncv-
er for moment doubted the power of Meth
odist preachers to cast out devils, at least
within the limits of the Ohio Conference"
-Binghampton IN. W Standard.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

Edgar A. Poe used to drink strong tea to
excite him to a poclical inspiration. Do
genes says il is no wonder T should mako
Poe poet.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

~ There were taken out of Theatre
Alley, (rear Of Clinton Hotel N. Y.,) OH the
10Th inst. seventy. cart-loads of ice, mud
and filth. ..-- ,..a-.... .r...r.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

A fancy ball was given at New Bedford,
Mass, a few nights since. One of the
characters represented was an editor. r-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

III J. c. Zimmerman, the consul of
the Netherlands at New York during the
last forty years, died on Friday Last, after
an illness Of only one hours duration. s