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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

The SIZE OF MANA ridiculous state
ment has run through the papers of Ad-
ans having been 1913 feet high, Eve lI3
Noah lO3. &c.-The Egyptian mummies,
il they are good for nothing else, prove the
interesting fact that for three or four thous
and years past, man has not changed in
statute. II, therefore, no diminution of it
has taken place in the course of all that
time, but the average size of the race is
the same now as then, is there reasona
BILE probability that it was materially differ
snt in two thousand years preceding
The argument is strong that it was nt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

DEATH OF DUDLEY SELpEN.-The death
of this distinguished lawyer and gentlemen
at Paris, annuonced in a letter from that
city dated Nov. Sth, will be learned with
deep regret in this city and throughout the
country. He had stroke of apopexy
about four years ago in Paris, ,nd has been
an invalid since that time. Dudley Selden
Was formerly prominent member of the
bar Of this city, and was well known
politician. Originally Democrat, he was
elected to Congress in 1888 by the Democ :
racy OF this city. He opposed the U. S.
Bank policy Of Andrew Jackson, and re
signed his seat before the expiration of his
term. He then joined the Henry Clay
force, and remained whig up to the per =
oi of his death. by the death OF his father
in law, Mr.. Packard, Cuban pla nter of
immense wealth, Mr.. Seden came into
tie possession OF large estate, which has
engrossed all the time which he had oc-
casion or inclination to devote to business
Of any kind since that time. Almost i'm
mediately after the d, ath of Mr.. Packard
he left with his family for Paris, where he
resided until his death.-N.Y. Miro.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06
Tur GRAPE Cpop OF CALIFORNIA :

THF GRAPE CRoP OF CALIFORNIA -
From information derived from DIR. Trask,
who recent ly has returned from tour Of
observation through the southern country,
we learn that the grape crop of the present
year Is likeiy to provo much more abundant
than has been the case in former seasons,
while coreSpond;ng increase of the trade
IN fruit between Los Angeles and this
port may be confidently counted .ppon.-
During the continuance Of the season last
year, an amount, Of at most not over five
hundred tons, formed the aggregate of
shipments to San Francisco. During the
present year. it is stated that the quantity
already received and to be received here
will not fall short of fifteen hundred tons,
showing two-thirds increase over the
product of last year in the quantity expor-
ted alone. Independently of this, arrange
ments have been in progress Tor the more
extensive manufacture OF the juice of the
grape, and wc learn that at least 100000
gallons of Los Angeles wine will be
brought into market this winter as mod
crate sample of what we will b, enabled to
do in this line henceforlh.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

LAMENTATIONS FOR A PAT DoG.-It was
estimated once, by Greek philosopher,
that the affections bestowed by ladies' on
their pet dogs were sufficient to sooth the
miseries of the bachelors OF the universe.
This il pretty sweeping calculation but
il may be true. There have been instances
Of attachment for dogs stronger than that
of consanguility. Byron confessed that
the only friend he ever knew was of the
canine species, and he is eulogized by the
poet as "n life the firmest friend, the first
to welcome and foremost to defend" his
master. Jenny Lind carried her "Prince
Charles" through the streets in her arms,
aud fondled him in such manner at her
c"ncer! rehearsals as almoat to make men
envious. We heard of case If domestic
ailliction in this city, the other day,-tonch-
ing. heartfelt woe, real solemn grief with
an attendant tear,-whch was occasioned
by the death Of pet dog "Trip" of the
blood royal, creature of much dignity
and many virtues who had watched his
mistress an angel in her cradle, and who had
often responded to her childish pratlIe with
a gambol meant to be amusing. It is not
very strange, perhaps, that the death OF
such an associate should be signalzed by
more than common attentions, that his liie-
less body should be washed and decorated
and laid in state by fair hands, that the ordi-
nary pleasure Of the household should be
suspended for time in honor OF so old and
confidential companion. and that a black
sexton should be summoned to commit,
with decency, his remains to the earth
There are some who will think that this is
running grief into the ground but they jest
at dog. sorrow who never had pet.-Bos-
ton Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

YAKKEE BIG GUSs.-Every day for some
time past, the firing Of great guns on the
cnvirons OF Richmond has been kept up.
The Tredegar Company had contract for
casting the guns for the new steam frigates,
and they have thus far proved a match for
Uncle Sans powder and ball-not one hav-
ing bursted in the test TO which they have
been submitted. They are now trying two
formidable'guns, made for the government,
upon an entirely new plan. Each gun is
to be fred one thousand times in succession
with the ordinary charge, and il they stand
that test, then The charge is to be increased, /,
and the guns fired until they burst. The
object Is TO ascertain at what part of the
gun the greatest explosion takes place
the, thickness OF the metal in these places
having bee, graduated upon plan different
from that hitherto in vogue.-P,tersburg
(va) Express.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

BUTTEE AND CHEESE IN CALIToRYiA -
A San Francisco paper CHRONICLES the sale
OF 1000 pounds o. dia y cheese Tom The
vicniy o Pe,llum, 10 me ma het dea'er,,
al 90 ccn,s pound The Pe,a.uma
Jou.na. says tlc, during Jane, Joly and
August, one fin 10 ,hai iown uoushi end
shipped 20 San francisco over % 600
pounds OF bu,,c-, winch averaged .Giy eight
Gems pouad In San Francisco, abe
bu,.ef MSS been SC ling during the summer
al iom 75 % So Gems pound and, at
the sailing o. me s.camer, il had run up 10
81 10 81 ~, wholesale, and 81 Is retail |!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

PLEASANT PRAcTIcE.-Mr. l., the
famous scene painter, had lancy that he
could cure all diseases, and accordingly
prescribed literally for his friends and 9th.
ers willing tn fail under his hands. A per.
son Of grea, faith applied to him for a cure
for a very bad cold, and LIS advice
was -
"Do you see, sare, can you drink bran
tea 2"
"Brandy," replied The patient, nothing
10th to find so palatable medicine hintcd,
as he imagined. "Certain'y, have no OBJ
j,ction to it whatever"
"Vy, thcn," said l., "bran tea is the
very thing for you. Take tree, four-ees,
four-cups of 1t, as hot as you can soop-
good big tca-cups, just after breakfast"
"What, sir 2" asked the patient, rather
amazed. without water .i
"Vidout vater," said l., swat do you
mean p No more water dan ish in the bran.
tea ven made. Take it as you got it. Take
four large, very large coops, between break
fast and dinner, and ven you find change
for better or worse, come 10 me.
The faith Of the patient was great, and SO
was his swallow. For five days he stuck
to what hs thought was the prescription of
OF the painter-was Of course drunk all
day-and at 'he conclusion Of his exerlions
in this way, he came to l., full of graft
tude for his advice.
81 am quite cured, Mr.. l." said he
81 never imagined brandy was 50 complete
a cure ! feel quite obliged"
"Oh, yes" said Mr.. L." 81 was sure
it would cure you-you felt quito cool all
the time you was taking it,"
"Cool,' said The patient, "no, not exactly
cool, was rather hot, Zounds, no man can
drink quart of spirits in the forenoon
and keep c. ol."
Spirits - said Mr.. l., rather aston
ished, IVY, dere is no spirits in tea made of
bran, sare."
"Iea made of bran 2" said his amazed
friend, SIT was hot brandy Idrank !"
An explanation of course followed-lhe
gentleman, however, was cured.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

GAME IN New YoRK.-It is estimated
by 10 Journal Of Commerce that there are
sold in the markets Of New York, during
the year 40, 900 wood cocks, $4,000 partri-
ges, 10000 rabits, 10000 canvass back
ducks, 5000 brant, 1000 milliard, and 3or
900 black ducks, 5000 wild geese, 10000
dozen Plover and $4,000 dozen wild pigeons
Large quantities Of game, however, are
shipped to Europe from New York by the
steamers. Canvass back ducks command
high prices In England
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

HoIloway's Pills may be taken with per-
feet safety by both. sexes, and oil ages,
their effect being mild yet positive; their
searching properties render them invalua-
BILE for the determination of every disease,
par icularly liver and stomach complaints |;
bilious disorders, and indigestion. As a
purifier Of the system, they are unequalled
and their virtues in cases Of determination
Of blood to the head, and asthmetic CON-
plants, cannot be too highly commented
on, in short, by perseverance with these
admirable Pills, there are few complaints
which can resist. their extraordinary inhu-
ence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

SAD FATE OF SPIRITuALIsT. We
learn from correspondent that last week a
woman named Elizab,t Jewett, who form.
orally resided at South Boston, but has
been stopping in Gardner,Me., became in
terested in the spiritual developments Of
the present day, and finally her feelings
were wrought up to such a degree, that
reasons was dethroned. Acting as she
alleged under direction of the spirits, she
wrote note informing her friends that she
might be found in certain creek, running
into the Kennebec river near Gardiner, and
leaving it in her chamber, disappeared
The body was soon found ut the place she
designated floating in the water, but con-
fined by rope tied around her waist and
attached to a tree.-Boston Traveller.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

ATRocIoUs MURDER.-~At Baltimore. on
Sunday night, party OF five young men
entered the Washington Hotel, tavern at
the corner of Eutaw and Camden streets,
and having drank freely they refused to
pay for the liquor. The proprictor's brother,
Eugene Broader, attempted to help the bar.
keeper TO put the party out. One of them
named John Earring drew pistol and shot
Eugene killing him instantly. Another of
the gang named Charles Robinson attempt
ed to murder the proprietor Of the house.
but both the balls fired by him fortunately
lodge in the floor. All the party were
arrested and committed to Jail.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

= The following is the note Mr.. Buch-
anan sent to the London Times, and which
that journal refused TO publish -
"The American minister presents his
compliments to the editors of Times, and
assures them that they have been misin.
formed with respect to expression and con-
duct attributed 10 him in their leading ar.
ticle Of this morning. Always mindful for
the neutrality ofbis government, which he
fully spproves, it was with deep regret he
learned, as he first did, from Washington,
that attempts were. made in the United
States to recruit, soldiers Tor the British ar
my because he felt confident that these at
tempts would tend TO weaken the friendly
relations between the two countries, which
IL has been his ardent desire since his ar
rival In England to cherish and promote
The American minister can, OF course, en-.
ter into no discussion in the public journals
OF questions between the two governments,
or state what il is, or Whist Is not, contain
cd In any correspondence which may have
arisen out Of these questions but he has
felt il due, both to the Times and himself,
u make this prompt correction"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06
OPINION IN EScLAsp.-We have seen

OPINION IN ENcLAND.-We have seen q
letter from distinguished British nobleman,
and member Of the Privy Council, received
by gentleman of Boston a few days since,
in which, after alluding to the attacks of
the London press, he says: Pray tell your
friends not to judge of the opinions of
England by her newspapers
There is no earth with which we are
more anxious to be on terms OF friendly
alliance than the United States. ."-Boston
Transcript
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06
New Music.

Oliver Ditson, lis Washington street,
Boston, has Just published the following
new and popular Music -
still have thought Of thee ballad, by
w. T. Tinsley.
Concert Gallop, for the Piano by DR.. B.
Remcr.
Autumn Sc unds, Etude Valse, for the
Piano, !Adolph Kielblock.
Parade Polka, introducing the air OF
Partant from la Syrie, by George Dauskin.
Sebastopol is won, written by Rev. j.
8. B. Monsell music BY Stephen Glover.
Battle Of Alma, by Albert Lindahl with
q beautifully engraved title-page.
Three Preludes and Fugues, composed
for the Organ, by F. M. Bartboljy.
The Merry Sleigh, words by Lieut. G.
w. Patten; music by G. w. Beames.
The lost Birding, words by A. w.
Bucl ; music by P. Centerneri.
;. For sale by J. Ward, 80 Thames st.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

Laugh on, and never mind the censure
of cynics. Joy is one of the greatest pan.
aceas of life. 1t graces the nerves, makes
the heart dance to pleasant music and the
very soul ring again with harmonious
sounds. tits the delight OF the good,
makes sunshine where there would be all
shadow and gloom, promotes domestic hap
piness, drives away sorrow, and prepares
the mind for the exigencies of the future !;
so laugh on-but laugh dscreetly, and in
due season.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

The New York Bible Society held its
32d anniversary on Tuesday evening. Sew
eral addresses were delivered and the an
nual reports read, showing that total issues
OF Bibles for the past year amount to $3.50, +,
Sir. Watson, one ofthe Sociely's Agents.
has distributed among the destitute popula-
ton of New York city, lo,777 copies of tho
Bible. OF the persons who he has visited
one out of ev'ry seven were, found with
out any b bic. The work among emi-
grants forms another interesting part oi the
Society. A large number OF Bibl's have
been Distribute in this quarter. Moro
than five thousand Bibles and Testaments
have distributed among the industrial
schools of that cily.-Phil. Sun.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

ND'LLE RACHEL Her attendant physi-
cion says that she has pulmonary disease
which in a milder climate or more general
season, would have proved Of but slight
cosequence, but in frame as delicate
as Rachel's, and in view of the
approach OF our inclement winter, It was
deemed the safest pcicy to hurry her
departure to tropical climate. Should
she recover her health, she will probably
return about next April.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06
HERALD OF THE TIMES.
THURSDAY December6 1886

@ Aquidneck Hall (Rider'D was
opened Friday evening by the Rev. James
c. Richmond, who delivered lecture on
"IIow TO speak English" There was a
large audience in attendance, ard the lee
ture was both instructive and amusing
Mr.. Richmond is highly educated and
very accomplished man, and his lecture
was received with universal approbation.-
The Hall will seat 1000 persons, and is
fitted up in excellent style. Mr.. Rider
deserves great credit for his enterprise in
this matter, and we trust that he will be
amply compensated for his public spirit
and energy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

MILITARY AND SCIENTIFIC CHARACTER
OF RUSSIAN OiFIcERs.-The London
Times of the 9Th instant, in one OF its
leading editorials, expresses itself in the
following terms Of the superior efficiency
Of the Russian army:
"Nnthing ha, como out m,re cl 'arly in
the course of this war than the high mill
tary and scientific character of the Russian
officers. Through Il trial Of un>xampled
severity they have shown themselves in ev-
cry way worthy Of the confidence Of their
master and of the reputation of a great mil
iiarv monarchy. Ardent in attack, un-
dauntcd in retreat, full of skill, energy, and
resources under all circum stances, masters
of the three languages of the three bcllig-
erent Powers, il makes one shudder to re.
fleet what such band of officers might ac-
complsh il supported by troops worthy of
such leaders. The Russian army, like
our own, is ofiicered ty gentlemen, but by
gentlemen whp have not merely the rank
aud courageof their class, but its education
and its requirements. While poor Gcner-
al Simpson cannot even attempt single
word of French, vast number Of the Off
GERS Of Russian army speak our language
as well as ourselves. Their scientific de-
fence was a silent satire on our rude at
tack, and the superiority in skill Of tn,
champions Of barbarism over those Of civil
liz alton is written in our best blood"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06
WAsIIIHGrOH, Dec. a.

We are favored with b autiful weather
and our streets present quite holiday ap-
pearance.
Al an early hour crowds wended their
way to The Capitol, and the galleries, par.
ticularly that If the House, are crowded. to
excess, and many are not able TO find accom-
modalhui.
The U. S. Supreme Court met this
morning all The members but the Chief
J lslicc being present.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

p We have before us copy Of the
"Appleton Crescent" which contains the
Charge to the Grand Jury, at the October
Term ot the Circuit Court, by The Hon.
Stephen r. Cotton. Judge Cotton is the
eldest yon OF DR.. Charles Cotton, of this
city he has resided in Wisconsin since
ls42, ard has recently been elected a
Circuit Judge. II always affords US plea
sure to announce the advancement of New
port boys, in whatever part of the world
they may be located.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

A MAN SHOT BY WATcHMAN.-A
coroner's jury was summoned cn Saturday
to investigate the facts in connexion with
the dea'h of John Salley, an lristman, who
was killed on Friday evening by Henry p.
Snow, one Of The city watchmcn. A num-
Der of witnesses were examined, when the
further investiga,i ion was postponed until
this afternoon. The facts eliciled were in
substance, ha. the deceased and James
McGce, who were at the time under the
influ eucc of liquor went to the house ofa
Mrs. Gromley TO Fl !ht with her son. They
were ordered out of the house and refused
to go. Susan Gromley ran into The street
and cried watch five or six times and
men murder. McGee and Salley went
out and McGee caught hold Of Miss Grom-
Icy. Mr.. Snow came up and took him
from her and ask d his partner, Mr.. Francis
for his cord to tic him as he was very vio-
lent and refused to go with. them. Salley
told them they should not take McGee
away, and attempted to rescue HIN, and
struck Snow severe blow in the face
Mr.. Snow then left MCGEE in the hands
OF Francis and attempted to arrest the de-,
ceased, who struck him four or five more
blows on the head and face, one of which
staggered him against the fence. McGcc
about this time got away from Francis and
sprang upon Mr.. Snow, and struck him be-
fore Francis could stop him. At this time
Snow fired his pistol. The ball struck
the decea sed in the neck just above the
breast bone. As the pistol wss fired Nc
Gee struck blow at Snow and then run
off, and has not since been seen by the
police. The jury will finish their investi-
CATION this afternoon and we shall publish
the result to morrow morning. PROV.
Post.
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Bp Gc.cornlh.
WAsiHysrhS, Nov. 81.

WAsigssrax, Nov. 81.
No decision has been come to by tho
Govcrnmentre>pec'ing the drafs for e3,-
100000 drawn by Sauia Anna, nor is il
believed thai any I'LL b. made o, present.
Associate Justice Dunlap will receive
the appointment of Chief Justice Of the U
8 Circuit Court in the District Of Columbia
vice Craugh deceased
Gen Amonte will remain here during
he winter as Mexican Minister.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06
LOST CHMD.-The Greenbrier (Vn.)
Era states that little son of Thos. Maddox

LOST CHnD.-The Greenbrier (Va.)
Fra states that little son of Thos. Maddox
some nineteen mollhs old, wandered from
home on the afternoon of Saturday, the II
and got lost in the woods. AT dark (says
The Era) the alarm was & ven to the neigh
bors, and some fifteen men were in search
for the child the entire night, frat by The
light of the moon, and then by torch-light.
Their search was in vain. The night
grew cold and The wind blew hard. The
search was continued on Saturday morning.
About eight o'clock it was found by the
father As the shout passed from ono to-
another that the "lost was found,' thrill.
of joy was awakened in the mothers heart
that may be conceived but not expressed.
The child was alive, but chilled and in i,
sensible. 1t had wandered in the woods
half a mile, and, tumbling over steep
bank, had caught on little sappling.-.
Turning its head up the hill and spread
ing out It's little arms, it lay there upon its
iacc.until discovered by the fathor. At
The last accounts il was doing well.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

In Meade county, Ky, Martha Chapple
has recovered $1,000 damages from Gen
Tickell, for breach of promise OF marriage.
The damage was laid at $4,000 the law.
yers always draw their writs with wide
margin. The general is probably tickled
TO escape from the Chapel with loss of
$1,000 only.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

SALE OF THE CRYSTAL PALAcE.-We
understand that the trustees of the Amcrl-
can institute have determined TO purchase
the Crystal Palace, provided that they can
procure from the Legislature the passage
of an act authorizing the Common Council
to lease them the ground for the term of
tN enty five years.
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1)oetital.
THE rERrLExEb noUssKEEPER.


ThE fEkFLEAEV hJUSuNEEPEk.
By MRS. y. d. GAGE.
wish had n dozen pairs
Ofhands this very minute
I'D soon pu, all these things to rights
The very ceuce 10 in it.
Here's big washing TO be done.
One pair Of hands to do IL,
Sheets. shirts and stock iags, coats and pants
How will e'er get ,hroughi,7
Dinner to get for six or more,
No Loaf left DER from Sunday;
And baby eros, MS he can live Isl.
He's always so on Monday.
And there's the cream, tits getting sour,
And must ior,hwi itb be churning,
And here's Bob wants button on
Which way shill be turning I
'ris time the meat vas in the pot,
The bread was worked Tor baking,
The clothes were taken from the boil
Oh dear the bab,'s waking.
Hush. baby dear I! there, hush sh-sh !
lwish he'd sleep little,
Till could run and &c, some wood
To hurry up tha, kettle.
Oh dear ! II p - comes home,
And finds things in this bother.
He'll just begin and tell me all
About his tidy mother.
How nice her kitchen used to be,
Her dinner always ready
Exactly when the noon bell rung--
Hush, hush dear little Freddy.
And then will come some hasty word.
Righ, out before I'm thinking
They say that hasty words IRON wives
Set sober men drinking.
Now isn't that a great idea,
That men should take to shining
Because a weary, hali.siek wife,
Can't always smile so winning 7
When I was youngI used to earn
My living without trouble,
Had clothes and pocket money, too,
and hours Of lei ure double.
never dreamed Of such fate,
When !, a lass was courted-
Wife, mother, nurse, seamstress, cook, house,
keeper, chambcrmaid, iaundress, dairy wo-
man and scrub eraly-doing the work Of
six-
For the purpose Of being supported
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-06

The New Workers are talking ofs mon
ument TO Washington 600 feet high on
the Battery, snrmounted by his statue
the whole to be Of iron, and to be finished
in ten years! The committee Of the board
Of alderman, It is said, have determined to
report in favor Of II.