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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

CONSUMPTION OF LoBsTERs.-It is esti-
mated that there are annually consumed in
and about Boston, 100000 Holsters, the
prilhe cost of which is $50 per thousand
About 100000 OF these Holsters come from
the State of Maine, and the remaining 200,.
900 are taken from Massachusetts, Bay
About 700 men are engaged in taking the
fish, and some 800 tons of shipping are
employed to carry them to Boston. exclu-
sive OF what are taken by steamboat and
railroad.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31


Capt. Gunnison.-The New York Times
has full account Of the trial of three Indi-
ans, at Great Salt Lake City, for the mur-
der of Capt. Gunnison and seven of his
party, in October, 1853, by band of the
Parvant Utah Indians. This brutal massa-
ere created great excitement throughout the
country, and Col. Steptoe was instructed
to use every means to bring the offenders
10 justice. lie succeeded in October last
in obtaining from the chiefs of the parvants
six persons who were engaged in the mas
sacre, and delivered them to the u. S. au.
thorities for trial. The Grand Jury of Juab
county found true bill of indictment
against three Of the Indians, named Ankle
Joint, Sandy Hair, and White Tree, and
they were tried before the United States
Court-Chicf Justice Kinney presidng-in
March last. Joseph HOLMAN, Esq, Dis
trict Attorney, and Lieut., Sylvester Mowry
Of the U. S. Army, appeared a counsel for
the United States, and Hon. A. w. Bab-
bitt, a Mormon Saint, for the defence
Several Indians gave their testimony straight
and to the point, that ,hc three men under
trial were guilty of the murder Of Gunnison
and his party. No attempt was made to
rebut the testimony, and the defense offered
no witness the counsel contcnding that the
Indians could not be guilty Of murder, as
they were at war with the United States
and with the people of tho Territory of
of Utah, The jury was instructed by the
Court that under no circumstances could
any other verdict than ono OF murder in the
first degree, or of acqult NJ, be found and
yet in The face of these instructions, and the
positiv" testimony OF the guilt of the prison
ers the jury returned verdict of manslaugh,
or, and the prisoners were sentenced to the
peniientiary for three ycers-tho extent If
the law. This result, according to all the
facts in the case is entirely due TO the inter
ference Of the Mormons, who take the part
Of the Indians against the authority of the
United States. The Indians were handed
over to the Mormon authorities, and com.
mittcd to Jail to serve ont their terms
Within week the Indians had escaped
from jol, and thus the labors of the anthor-
i,ics arc'all lost. The Times says:
ave learn from our private correspcn-
dnncc that no doubt whatever is entertained
by Col. Sieptoc and the authorities that the
whole thing has been brought abou, by the
Mormons for the express purpose Of COLI
ciliating the Indians and exaspersting them
against the Federal authorities. For some
time past, Mormon missionaries have been
maintained among the Indiansand Brigham
Young has proposed that iniermarriage be-
tween the Indians and Mormans bo intro
duced and encouraged as rapidly as possi-
Bile.
These occurrences indicate a CONNER.
cement of IL system Of tampering with the
Indians on the part of the Mormon leaders
from which the worst results may be appre-
hended."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

A Dec-Hving Extraordinary came off in
in tho vicinity Of Houston, Texas, a few
days since. The swarm was passing over
q train OF cotton wagons, when they became
confused by the noise and descended choos-
ing as a settling place the hat Ola WAGNER
on which they piled up hat after the
style Of az old fashioned grenadicr's bear
skin. The hat was then removed TO a wa
gon and conveyed six or eight milcs, and
the bees securely hived.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

TuE NEW PRorEssoR OF Bows UsYERs-
rrY.-Among the passengers in the Baltic
are the Rev. Albert o. Arnold and family.
Mr.. Arnold has been for eleven years
missionary in Greece. lie has been offer
cd the profcssorship Of Greek ut Newton.
Mr. Arnold graduated a, Brown University
in 1898 a fine classical scholar before his
departure, he has improved his rare oppor-
tunilies to perfect himself, especially in the
Greek language and literature, and he will
be valuable acquisition to any institution
with which he connects himself.-Prov.
Jour. May ~.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

FATAL AccIDENr,-This morning, Mich
ael, Maltin employed in the shingc mill of
John Cummings, ,Esq.,in North Dartmouth,
was Instantly killed by being caught and
wound round shaft. He was horribly man
gled and life was extinct when discover
ed. He was n worthy man, and highly
respected by his employers. lie leaves no
famaly. His ago was 90 years. New
Bedford Standard Of Tuesday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

LOBSTER IrKM.-There are consumed
annually in sand round Boston about 7o0.s
900 Holsters, the prime cost Of which IL
some $50 per thousand. This figures up
the snug sum Of S56,OOo. Abont 100000
of ,hcsc Holsters are brought from tho State
Of Maine and the remaining 100000 are
taken from Massachusetts, Bay. Nearly
TOO men are engaged in taking tho fish, and
some 800 tous Of shipping arc engaged To
bring them to Boston, exclusive Of wha, arc
brought by othor convcysnccs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The agricultural department of the pa
tent Office has distributed this spring
among other vegetable novelties, acorns Of
the cork oak from the south of Europe, tho
park Of which is cork seeds of the Cassa-
bar melon from persia IA very sweet and
delicious fruit seeds of the ban-ya ban-ya
from Australia, n tree Of the iir-lribc, that
bears a cone,wIh seeds the size oi an olive,
of flavor more rich and delicate than pine
apples cuttings of the prune from France,
TO be cngraited on the common plum tree,
which il is,thought will thrive in any OF the
northern States; and fg,cuttings, for expert
ment in the extreme south.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31
II We are indebted to the Hon. Philip
Allen for valuable Public Documents.

Who WRITEs FOR THE AMERICAN Press?
Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer in his speech
on the Stamp Duty remarked, "you have
been led to infer that the American Press
is left in the hands ofignoran, adventurers;
whereas the remarkable peculiarly OF the
American press is that it absorbs nearly all
the intellect Of that country. There is
scarcely statesman Of emincnce, an au-
thor Of fame, who does not contribute to the
American periodical press"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The largcs, room in the world under q
single ROOT, and unbroken by pillars or other
distractions is at st. Petersburg, Russia,
and is $50 feet in lcnlh and $50 in breadth
by daylight it is used tor military displays
and battoon can conveniently manaeurve
In it. In the evening it is often converted
into vast ball room, when il is warmed by
sixteen prodigious stoves, and twenty thou
sand wax tapers are required to light it pro.
perly. The roof of this structure is sin.
gle arch of iron.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The Wheat Crop Of Michigan.--Tho
Detroit Democrat states that the sight of the
wheat fields in the northern part Of the State
is perfectly glorions. The breadth sown is
unusnlly great, and tho staple is deep
green, almost. TO blackDcss, rank, strong
thick and high. With all allowance for
casualties, it may be most confidently pre-
dicted that the wheat crop will be most un-
usually abundant and excellent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

QUAEASriSE-We arc pleased to see
that the necessary steps to put the quaran-
tine into effect nre being taken. We
hope there will not be an hours needless
delay in the matter, but that all the neces-
sary arrangements and measures will be
pushed forward with the greatest vigor and
despatch. The yellow fever now exists
at many ports in free communication with
New Orleans.-N. O. Picayune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

JAWS, the painter was one day employed
in painting portrait Of Bishop AND
during the progress o. the sitting the vcner-
able prclate began TO demonstrate with him
on the dssipatcd course of life into which
he had fallen. Jarvis mad, no reply but
dropping his pencil from the forehead Of the
portrait 10 the lower part of the face he said
with a slight monon to the reverend sitter,
"Just shut your mVtth my lord" BY paint
ing upon that feature he changed the sub
ject in two senses.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

CHURcH PRoPERTY.-A letter from Hart.
ford ts<he editors Of the Express to-day,
informs us that Church Property Bill has
just bcn introduced into the Senate Of that
State, similar to the act that passsd the New
York Logislature.-[N. Y. Express Of Sat-
urdsy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

Halifax papers have been received at Bos-
ton, dated 90 the I'd inst These says that
the Government of Nova Scotia had pro-
claimed to-day for fast, on account of the
war on the o,her side OF the water. Seven
or eight buildings were destroyed by fire OH
3Oth ul,. in Halifax. Their magnitude is
not specified. In Pctou, on the 2Olh ult.,
flour and farm produce were exceedingly
scarce, and great distresspmong the inhabit-
ants was consequently anticipated.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The CHoLRRA-Thc Chicago Tribune
says it is usecss to disguise the fact that
the cholera has commenced its ravages on
the Mississippi river, and that deaths have
already occurr' in many of the towns ly-
ing on that stream between st. Louis and
St. Paul and urges that precautionary
measures should be adopted in Chicago be-
fore it makes its appearance there also.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The St. Johnsburfy, W., Caledonian
says that boy fell into the Passumpsic
river in that town ID few days since, and
large dog plunged Immediately after him.
Both were drowned. When The bodies
were recovered, the dog was grasping the
boys coat in his mouth, and the arms OF
the boy were clasping tightly around the
body OF the dog.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

IL Important improvements have recent
ly been made in the Telegraph from this
city the line has bHen put in perfect Or
der, and connections made so that the Op.
orator here writes directly through to Bos-
ton and Providence. This will very much
expedite the transmission Of Messages |;
Mr.. w. F. Kinney i, still the operator here;
he is very accurate and obliging.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

NJ We saw a pair of five year old OK
en- on Thursday which Messrs. Rowland
g. Gould had purchased Of Mr.. Eas,on
Bailey they weighed $3.50 pouads, and
were in fine condition. They have been
killed, and the moa, will be for sale at the
City Market, under the Dolly News Office,
for Election. Families should supply
themselves if they want some excellent,
beef
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The Legislature does not seem to get
fairly to work yet. Large bodies move
slow" "Sam fell down and broke his
crown" in Massachusetts, and, perhaps, he
has concluded it best to feel his Oay care
fully through Connecticut.--New Mren
Register.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

A DUEL IN THE DARK.-A late California
paper mentions duel which was fought
between Yankee and an Engshman in a
dark room. The Yankee, not wishing to
have blood on his hands, fired his pistol up
the chimney, and to his horror down came
the Englshman.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

II .ec," said young lady, "thnt somn
booksellers advertise blank declarations for
sale Il wish could get one" "Why Z"
said her mother. because, ma, Mr.. G.. is
too modest to ask mo To marry him and if
| could hll blank declaration with the
question, he would sign il.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

EScoURAcse.-A correspondent Of the
N. Y. Courier and Enquirer says, al fully
expect to SEQ -four before the harvest of
1855, $40 barrel and wheat 81 bushel."
He is kind enough, after this, to prophesy
that for several years the supplies will be
immense, and prices low.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

A CLERGY STARvING.-Elijah Wells a
clergyman, was found in a starving condi-
ton at his lodgings in Boston, on Friday
lIe stated thai he had preached in former
days for Doctor Sharp and other Boston
ministers. Notwithstanding this and his
seventy years, no kindly hand was stretched
out to aid him, and he wa. takeen to the
public aim, house. lie has since died.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

A difficulty has arisen between the
American and English shipmasters at Due
nos Ayres and the regular authorities OF
the place, occasioned by series of insults
and oulrages, of which the last and most
ilagrant was the stabbing of an American
captain by soldier of the guard, for the
alleged crime of riding too fast on horse
back Boston Jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

Proposed .Monun'en'.- The people oil
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, talk ofercc,ing something
to the memory of John Mcintyre, the
munifccnt donor of tho 100000 school
fund which now blesses the children of
that city. The five schools houses afford
splendid monument, bu marble or bronze
statue would not be amiss.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31
"LU' % MINT
Parkvillc, Mo-, April %, 1855.

p Letters received in Washington from
the Hon. Mr.. Buchanan state that he will
leave his mission ut the end of September,
and travel some time in Europe before re-
turning 10 the United States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

T A man named Lyman Goodsell, of
FAIR Haven, was drowned on Tuesday af-
ternoon on Saybrook Bar, by falling over
board from a boat. A man named Rowe
was in tho boat with him, and by his ac-
count Of the matter. a strict enforcement of
tho Maine Law might have saved Goodsell
from the accident.-New London Chron.
icle.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

SINGULAR SToRY.-A rumor is quite
current in Europe, and the statement has
appeared in several foreign musical journals
that the United States have passed law
imposing tax of four hundred dollars on
each foreign musician visiting the country.
-BoSion Transcript
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

As the passengers by the Baltic were
landing at New York, suspicious looking
character was arrested by tho police, and
upon searching him it was discovered that
hs had purloined dressing case, contain
ing about three thousand dollars worth of
diamonds, The property of passengers in the
ship.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

n~T"Peter, what are you doing to that
boy ?" said a schoolmaster. lie wanted to
know, if you take ten from seventeen, how
many will remain SD took ten Of his up
pies TO show him, and now he wants
should give 'em backp "Wcll, why don't
you do it ?"-"Cos, Sir, he would forget
holo many is lef."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

A Sign OF LIfE.-Some robbers having
broken into gentleman's house, went to
the bid Of the footman and told him il he
moved he was dead man"
That's a lie :" roarcd he, "for if I move,
| am sure am alive I"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

~ A war oil extirpation is being waged
against wood pigeons in Sutherland, Eng
land, on account of the mischief they do to
growing crops. In tho crop Of one shot in
Staffordshi.e, 659 grains Of corn were
found.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

II will not strike thee, bad man." said
Quaker, one day, "bu, will let this billie,
of wood fall on thee" and at that precise
moment the "bad man" was noorcd by tho
weight OF walking stick that the Quaker
had been known to carry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

~ Commissioner Maypenny has pub
lished in the National Inteligencer n
lengthy reply to the attack recently made
upon him by Colonel Benton, in reference
TO the Beale case and other matters.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

n5- There were large number of
liquor cases before the Court of Common
Pleas, at the present Term ; all the parties
accused were discharged, some for want OF
testimony against them, and others in con-
sequence of informalities in the complaints.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The French Flag Waring orer Sebaao-
poi.-Some Of the French soldiers recently
made paper kite, to which they attached
French flag, and let II ay over Sebastc.
mol
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

TRoops IN TIE CRIMEA.-The Paris
correspondent Of the Times estimates the
whole force of the Allies in and near the
Crimea, including the reserves, at little if
at all short OF 100000. Ammunition TO
al enormous amount has been sent to the
Crimca, and is still sent without inter-
mission; and it is not probable that there
is any lack of this important article.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

F" A Yankee and an lrshman happen
ing together passed a gallows, Where would
you be-" said Jonathan, "if the gallows had
its dues y "Riding alone to be sure, said
Pat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The Lowell Courier statos that on Tues.
day night, the X. N. Common Council Of
that city wanted to hang their clerk for
making a mistake.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

The remains Of Capt. Thomas w. Wy
man, United States Navy. who died some
time since at Florence, arrived in the le-
want at New Y TX, snd wesc lssi we' ;
brought to Boston ly lis sou, and ders-
itcd la Mt. AubufD.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

Interesting 10 Observation-Disclosures
charcoal, placed around rose.bushes, or
other flowers, has the effect of adding great
" to the richness of The color.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

IT The United States frgate Constitu-
ton was spoken on the 9Th inst South Of
the Island Of Cuba, bound to Havana. She
has been ordered to Portsmouth, N. III.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

CATHERpiLLARs.-Now is the time to
hunt these deprcdators. Look out sharp
upon the ends of the limbs Of fruit trees
and thousands may be killed in an hour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

~ Good advice to farmers is given by n
writer who says
"Plough deep Plant wide. And keep
the hoe handles polished"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

Don't swoar--itis' a vulgar and foolish
habit.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

~ The American Baptist Union is
holding its iorty-iirst anniversary at Chi
cago.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-31

These occurrences indicate a CONNER.
cement of II system Of tampering with the
Indians on the part of the Mormon leaders
from which the worst results may be appre-
hended."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-25
Report Of the Acting Manager Of
Common Schools Of Seneca
Is To uru ah in

The Board OF Education Of Seneca
township approved the following Report,
and passed resolution requesting tina, i,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-25
Another .Bin Poole Affair.

At the late election riot in Cincinn ati.
occasioned by the, assault Of the Know
No,hings on the German votes and the
destruction Of The balloi-box in the Ilih
ward, = Know Nothing bully named J. B.
Monroe. from kentucky. reviewed a fatal
wound, whereupon there was, another
scene enacted similar to the Bill Poole
affair Of New York. afe.e eee.
The Newport News, published where
Monroe lived. gives the following account
OF some OF his conduct.
.,He tell upon an Irishman Of this city
without cause. knocked him down and
tried TO stamp him in the face. bu, was
prevented by Mr.. r. d. Hayman. ex- May.
or Of this city. lie, by his own statement.
cot an irishnsn, on ihe Cincinnati shore
of the Ohio river. very badly, that was
not meddlipg with him in any way what.
ever. and ON Monday ,ihe day OF the cleo
ton. he attacked q man and gougsd one
| OF his eyes out. pulled itairom his cheek
and threw il with vengeance upon the
ground, aiier which. being encouraged by
the Know Nothings, he headed one OF the
Know Nothing mobs the following nigh,
to GO and tear down the freeman Hal
lin Cincinnati, and there,, as by an act o.
| Providenca. shot from the ranks of the
Gsrmans pierced his brain and CHECKED
his maddened career. aud perhaps saved
the lives -ot hundreds. - :
oaFhe Union says: TszA2
sa s.The funeral of Monroe. sthe Kentue
khan. who wenI over 70 Cincinna, and
lost hislifs while aiding ihs other Kb6w
Nothing rowdies in destroying the .elev
|enth ward ballot boxes, took place on Fri
lday. His body was wrsppsdin the, Amer
lean flag. and conveyed 10, lis restins
fplacein Coyington. escorted by process
sion numbering nine hundred. led bys
band Of music. 'rhe order Of the Sta
ESpanelf Banner had sietsrmined to pe
Iup second edition Of the Bill Poole. ova
Itian; but finding that Il would siak then
stih further in public estim alion. many o
1.-The lodges did no, turn out. The whole
pageant according TO the Cammercial
J WAS lat, stale and Improbable.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-25
Shrock Brought Back.

On Saturday last, about g O'Clock T.
M. E.. J. Loveland. Esq. ihe Sheriff oi
this county. arrived in town, having in
his charge John NJ. Shrock. the abscond
ing Treasurer. The Sheriff was in New
ing gone there some days previous for. the
purpose OF taking possession OF him as
soon as the vessel that was bringing him
from Europe should land; which he board.
ed eight miles down the bay at Quaran.
tine. and he immediately started for Mil.
lersburg.
|, Shrock's arrival in town created con-
siderable exciiement. and many were the
calls upon the old man TO see him; there
were some, however. who evidently show.
ed signs of uneasiness at his arrival
Shrock says he can and will accoun 10,
every dollar of the money-where il has
gone, and whose hands tits in, ..wilhoa
fear, favor. or affection" as soon as he
is in possession Of his papers. We hope
The may be able 10 do so. He looks quite
care worn end detected, having evidently
undergone great bodily and mental attic
ton. Judging from his appearance w
think he is some ffiy pounds lighter thar
he was in December last. lie says hs
now wishes tha, The Sheriff or some on.
else. had overtakea him on his way 10 til.
sea, coast. az 1t would have saved hin
much anxiety and suffering.
Greet credit is due Mr.. Loveland 70
his indomitab energy in endeavorng Il
arrest and bring Shrock back. He ha.
spent some four hundred dollarsin money
and about eight weeks time; having tray
eled through Indiana, Miohigan. Canada
New York, and several Of the Easlerr
States. II is evident that every obstacle
that could be. was tl,rownsin his way /.
prevent him from getting hold OF the de
lau.ter.-ilo'mes County Farmer.