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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

Hou ii Works.--A friend residing in
Cambridgeport, having child quite i'll,
last evening went to procure some alco-
hol to burn in spirit lamp. His first
application was to DR.. Thayer, but tha I,
gentleman could not furnish any as the
law would not permit him. Our friend
next proceeded to the apothscary shop OF
Joel s. Orne, but here he was again dis
appointed, Mr.. Orne referring him 10 DR.
S!udley, as the authorized town agent f, r
the article. On applying to DR.. Studley,
our friend was told that although he (Dr.
s. had heard Of his appoin ment as
Town Agent, he had as yet received no
official information Of the fact, and there
fore must decline supplying the alcohol
Our friend was finally obliged, in order to
have light for the nurse in his sick child $
chamber, TO procure a bottle of Cologne
Wafer, which was used for the purpose
IN spirit lamp.-Boston Times.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

THE FAITHFUL DoG.-We were touched
by simple statement of the loss of boy
and the fidelity of dog in last weeks Cal
edcnian The boy fell into the river in
Barton, unseen by any one but girl. A
large dog owned near by heard the splash,
ran to the spot and leaped into the stream.
1t was just dark and boy and dog disappear
ed before any help arrived next day the
bodies were taken from the water together
the dog grasping the boys coat aud vest
collar in his mouth, and the arms of the boy
elapsed around the dogs body So firmly
were they united in the struggle of death
that they were separated with no little dill
Guilty. The grasp of the boy around the
body Of the dog was such Us to prevent him
from using his legs otherwise lie would
have rescued the boy Burlington Free
Press.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

THE BABY SHow.-This much discussed
exhibition both yesterday and to-day has
drawn Crowded houses" The museum
/. now most udder ferrous place, and we
do not remember to have ever seen 20 many
suckers gathered together before. The ono
aad two years olds have shown their fine
points, and their dams "hsye had 70 answer
list of printed questions, as to their food
and habit- prior to the advent Of their young
prizes" The Tribune, which has always
been hand and pocket with Barnum,ahus
speaks of the show: l-sbp
ave must once more express our con-
dcmnation of this secondhand display, foy
a;mercenary speculation, with the lowest
surroundings OF q crowd Of helpless child
dren. All that is generous and suggestive
in the physical as well as the moral
and intellectual relations of infancy is here
swampcd in the meanest appeals to stuli,'
fed curiosity. 1t is a oontemptuous dis
regard for the sanctities of home andsof
life. The speculator we are told will make
five thousand dollars by it !; nevertheless,
oil persons Of right feeling can only regard
it with disgust and scorn."---New York
Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14
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The O'Keefe Fdmily.-The second act Of
the farce in which Alderman Briggs and
the OKeefes assume the principal parts,
was performed last night in the Ci y Hall.
Francis Okeei, to avenge the insults put
upon his family. proceeded to the Office Of
the Clerk of the Common Council, and
there meeting the offending alderman, pro-
ceeded to chasise him, but unfortunately
Briggs threw him down and considerably
damaged O'Keefe. A crowd, consisting OF
aldermen, councilmen, policemen, and hang
ers on to the City Hall generally, gathered
around the dispu,ants to see the sport, ers-
ry one seeming in favor of fsee fight
Rynders was on hand of course, though the
name of his boss, John Cochrane, is not
mentioned In the list of spectators. There
are five other members Of the O'Keefo iami.
y, and Alderman Briggs had better "skin
his eyes, s,"-N. Y. Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

Pistols and Cogee.-A party Of young
men lef, this city on Monday for Canads,
where an affair of honor is expected TO
come off, The be'ligerenis are members
Of the Shakespeare Club in Broadway, OF
posite Waverly Place. The difficulty arose
from one member while drunk, telling
member who was sober at tho time, that he
had better pay up his dues. They went,
provided with weapons, seconds, and
surgeon. Unless quick workis made Of it,
one of the seconds will scarcely be back in
time 10 accompany his yach, Gertrude" in
the Regetis tomorrow.
p. s. Since the above was in type. we
regret to learn that Mr.. Leavenworth, the
challenger to the duel, has been killed in
the encounter. II is also rumored that the
other party, Mr.. Breckenridge, is severely
injured.-N. Y. Mirror
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

The Know Nothing Convenion.-Ths
body is busy with its perplexities. The
reports Of its proceedings arc probably as
much conjecture as fact. The rumor that
the Massachusetts, delegation would rot bc
admitted proves untrue. 1t is intimated that
in the case OF the Louisiana delegation the
Protestant test has been abandoned. Indeed
large proportion Of the Louisisns aslegx-
ton are Romanists. II is also ssid tlsst tho
District of Columbia has bsen allawed 10
come in as state. A detormined effoss Is
manifestly being made to give the conven-
ton pro.savery character, and disrup.
ton is highly probable. tits said that there
are not more than hundred and fifty mem
hers present,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

NorIcE.-Prof Addison, M. D., the
great Clairvoyant has returned to Newport
again and taken rooms at the Pelham Street
House, for short time, where he can be
consulted al usual free of charge. Prof.
Addison is unparalleled in his professions
and it will be well for those afflicted with
any form OF disease to call. Office hours.
from 8 A. nj. to II NJ, from 3 Z. N. to 6
T.. Nj.
N. B. Those desiring his mode of treat
ment who are not able TO call at his Rooms,
will bo waited on at their residences. morn.
ings ani evenings.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

Ex.PREsIDEsT VAN BUReN AT AN EAsrn.
QUAKE Az Amo lean gentleman wr,es
from Nice, Italy. that during the last season
while Mr.. Van Busp was in that city,hear-
ing that earthquakes werc formerly prevs-
lent in that part Of the country,but no shock
had been felt for number Of years, told
his Italian host that, for the rarity and nov
city OF it, he would like to have "smsll
shake" happen while he was there. Sure
enough, in few weeks thereafter, in tho
dad of night, the whole city and mountains
commenced rocking, and the inhabitants, in
the greatest CONSERVATION, fed to the street
Among others in the park, which is near
the hotel, was Mr.. Van Buren,, in primitive
costume, snd in high state of Excitement.
The ex-President and the citizens passed
the balance Of the night in the streets, and
he was perfectly satisfied with the "small
shake"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

A Spanish hen, which was great favor
ite with her mistress, was accustomed to be
fed with dainty meal every time she laid
an egg. Chucky soon found this out, and
would 60 to her nest and sit there for few
moments and then come forth chuckling as
loud as if she had performed some great
feat, and for day or two got her usual re-
ward but no egg being fonnd on several
occasions it was suspected that Mrs. Chucky
was playing false and, her usual food
being withheld, it was found that two or three
times together on the. same day she would
repeat the dodge of going and sitting for
time on her nest and then come forth
chucking as loud as she could for her ex-
pected reward.-PouAry Chronicle.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

"Doesticks," alias Mortimer Thomson
assures the Detroit Advertiser that he is
not dead He was not even shot. His bo-
som friend, "Damphool," has been hoaxing
the public.
A CASE DEcIpED.-Judge Mclean, of
the United States Supreme Court, has
overruled the motion for an injunction to
prevent the Rock Island Railroad Company
from building bridge across the MISSISSIPPI
pi at Rock Island. This decision probably
settles that question iu this country for all
time 10 come, and in a manner, too, that
Justice and the interests OF the majority
concerned demand. The company will
proceed at once 10 co nplete tie bridge, and
put Chicago lin unbroksn railroad connex.
ion with the Interio. Of Iowa,-[Chca-
60 Tribune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

The Portland State Of Maine says the
police visited the house Of Mr.. Dakin in
search Of liquors, and stole $26 from the
pocket Of Mrs. Dakin's dress, while Mr..
and Mrs. d. were absent from home. In
that way tho Maine law can be made "a
good thing" for "the authorities" They
can go in any where, and, II they don't find
what they pretend to be In search of, they
can take what they find. If losers 60 to
the Dow police court to complain, Judge
Carter can refuse a warrant, or il he is
compelled to issue one, can put Il into the
hands Of some jealous officer who has per-
haps assisted in the thef.--Bostol Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

The King Of the SandOich Islands
The Hon. David l.. Gregg, U. 8. Commis-
sioner to the Sandwich Islands, has writ
ten letter in vindication of the character
Of the late sovereign Of the islands and the
present king. Of the latter. he says that
he is well educated and highly intelligent,
and will in all probability act independently
in administering the affairs Of government.
The idea which prevails that he is sub.
servient 10 British counsels il condemned
BY Mr.. Gregg as altogether incorrect.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

After all the denunciation OF Barnmm's
baby show by gentlemen Of the press, the
exhibition has opened with eclat, and
draws prodiglously. Just 3 O'clock on
Thursday afternoon there were between 5
and 6 thousand visitors, mostly of the soft
er sex. Twenty-one premiums are to be
given, amounting to Sll00 the judges are
Mrs. Leland, ofthe Metropolitan, Mrs. Bur
roughs. Of the Irving House, and Mes
danes Fowler, Trail, Williamson and
Genln. Wax work and transparency bas
bies arc displayed about the museum "a
signs. In the nursery room every sort Of
baby necessary is TO be found. Barnum
himself is in attendance in the show room,
which is the statury hall, adorned with
flowers from Iranistsn. The little compet-
itors are gaiiy dressed and arranged in tho
show cases. There is one four year old
that weighs rs pounds. In oil there are
100 single babies and 48 twins, triplets and
fat children--none of them from New
England.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

" The British Cabinet is said to have
prevented the removal Of the Canadian seat
of government from Quebec to Toronto, as
decided upon by the Provincial Parliament.
The reason assigned for this is the PROS
pect of war between England and the Uni
ted States, in consequence of the Cuba
difficulties. In such an event Toronto
would be quite too much exposed for the
comfort Of officials. The precaution will
not be Of much avail, however. II the war
commences, England will loose Canada and
all her possessions OH this continent before
Its termination.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14
DlsGRAcEruI. - The Collector Of n

DIsGRAcEFUI. - The Collector Of The
port of New York is about to sell at
public auction, like stray cases Of goods
unclaimed by their owners, many valua-
Bile articles, the property of foreign con-
tributors to the Crystal Palace Exhibition.
The managers of that fully undertook to
return these goods free of expense, an
engagement which they have now vory
conveniently forgotten.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
FALL RIVER, June 7th

FALL RIVER, June 7th.
In testing a new locomotive which is
fired by coal on the midday train Of the
New Bedford g. Taunton Rail Road today,
when within mile from Mansfield hue
burst, and frightened the fireman, Mr.. Nc
Namo, 80 that he jumped of. The engineer
did not miss him until the train arrived at
Mansfield, when they returned and found
him dead.
McNamo came from Philadelphia few
days since to introduce a new kind OF coal,
and was at the time acting fireman.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

"The Edinburgh Review for April
has been Reprinted by Messrs. Leonard
Scott g. Co. 1t contains, Slavery in the
United States-Travels in Lberia-Eng-
lish Surnames-The correction of Juvenile
offenders-M. Huc's travels in China
Pascal Pooli-The Chemistry of common
life-rhe Aristocracy Of the Czars-Lord
Brougham on criminal Procedure--Army
Reform.
For sale by B. J. Tilley.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

New EsGLASD EMIGRASr AID SocIE-
ry.-Ths Society held their first annual
meeting st their head quarters, Winter st.,
Yesterday afternoon, j. M. S. Williams, Of
Cambridge, in the chair A. A. Lawrence
Treasurer. made his report, in which il is
stated that the total amount received since
the commencement, Of the society,was $780,.
600. Of which $4,000 had been received
since the filth OF March last, when the so.
cioty was recognized under the new act Of
incorporation. - Boston Tfav
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

1TThe Plate which has been vsted 10
Commodore Perry by the General Assem-
bly,, for his services in the Japan Expedi-
ton, will be presented by Gov. Hoppin to
Commodore Perry, on Thursday next, in
the Representatives Hall. There is but one
piece Of plate, Salver; it is said to be the
most beautiful piece of work ever made in
the United States. It was manufactured
by Gorham g. Thurber, of Providence, and
cost Sl 900.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

A Wedding Party Poisoned.-A des-
patch from Baltimore Of the 4th, states that
marriage party from Washington county.
Md, were poisoned by eating custard in
which arsenic had been placed. Some 25
Of them are not expected to live, the bride
among the number as to who committed
the act remains a mystery. All the serv-
ants are also sick from eating the eusiard.
IN. B. Standard.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

8t- A New Bedford whaleship Just re-
turned from the Ochotsk Sea, has made a
remarkably successful cruise. having taken
in three seasons, 1000 barrels of whale, and
7b Of sperm. This is the largest quantity
ever taken on a single voyage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

VALUABLE BEQUEsT-A scotchman
named William Maclurc, says the Toronto
Patriot, recently deceased, left the bulk of
his property, valued at 100000, to be APP
propriated expressly for the purpose of the
diffusion of useful knowledge and instruc-
ton among the institutions, Libraries, clubs,
or meetings for useful instruction Of the
working classes or manual laborers in the
United States of America.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

:. INFORMATION WANTEp.-The Worcester
Transcript ask.,-"Will some one inform
us-how far up the tailors intend to locate
a mans mid-ribby the present season p
Whether the wais. buttons of his coat will
reach the line of his shoulder-blades, or
not"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

DA slight interchange of civilities took
place in the Board of Aldermen in New
York, on Monday. Mr.. Howard called Mr..
Briggs coward. Briggs retaliated and
called Ito ward pauper. whereupon How
ard threw an inkstand at the head of Briggs
Pleasant amusement this for dignifed Al
dermen.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

7 A BRrpAL PARTY PoIsoSED.-Tho tele-
graph, last evening, brought intelligence
from Baltimore that marriage party from
Washington county, Maryland,were poison
ed by eating cusiard in which arsenic had
been placed Some twenty-five Of them
are not expected to live, the bride among
the number. AZ TO who committed the act
remains a mystery. Aliihe servants are
Olso sick from eating the eusiard.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

pJ The Stree, Commissioner has near
ly completed the work which was laid out
for him by the old City Council, and he
will be prepared to commence new work
as soon as the appropriation is made. He
has executed a vast amount Of work during
the short timo that hc has been in office,
and has won the entire appreciation of the
whole community.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

A FUNNY BooK.-Fosler has been be-
guilng The hours in one Of the prisons in
Philadelphia, by writing a very curious
book, called "New York Naked" He walks
into the editors in great style, stripping of
their disguses, shaving off their whiskers.
cutting of their moustaches, pulling off
their coats, and showing them precisely as
they appear to be. 1t is a regular cut and
thrust concern.--N. Y. Herald.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

We learn from the Abingdon, Va, Dem.
ocrat that VIM. Bishop, one OF the patty
poisoned at the wedding of Mr.. Henry 3.
Kane and Miss Sarah Anderson, IN Scott
county, has since died, and seven or eight
more-including three sons Of Mira. Nesl'
at Stock Crsek-are dying. A negro man
on the premises has been arrested, and II is
strongly suspected thu. white wouan in.
stgatcd the deed. '' u ''"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

GAVE HIN Frs" Because We ventur-
cd last week." says an exchange paper, TO
introduce 3 few Latin words into para
graph. just 10 make . little show Of our
knowledge. a contemporary quotes latin at
US in most ferocious manner. He says
Mill IT, Who is Nihi : Who did no
he fl, and what did no fit for :"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

I'D Bennett, OF the New York Herald,
denies that he is Know Nothing. lie
says he has been training Sans boys for
a few months, and declares that If they
don't show more docility and pay bctter at.
tcniion to his instructions, he shall turn
them out and leave then to shift for them.
selves.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

STRONGLY OrFIcEREp.-The General
Assembly Of Rhode Island, on Saturday
last, elected one hundred and nineteen
public notaries, and ninety three justices of
the peace. for Providence Co. A man
without commission must be rare bird
in r0vidence.-Boston Atlas.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

CTMr. Mcfarland, who has just been
elected Judge in the fifth judicial district of
Iowa, has beard lS inches long. He is
knosn as the "hairy judge" There is al
so in that district an editor by the name Of
Norton who is called tho "hairy editor
lie has beard two feet long.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

POPULATION CT FALL RIvER.-The CEN
sus Of Fall River, just completed BY the
Assessors, shows q population OF l2,742.-
The population last year was l2,7OO in
crease in one year, forty-two. In ls45 it
was lo,29o, and the increase in IL years
has been 2452.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

uTTwo men, named Robert Boyle and
David Roach, one aged 30 years, about 5
feet inches Highland the other about 10
years old, feet 10 inches high broke from
the Jail in Bristol County on the night OF
the 9th Of June. A reward Of $25 is Offer
cd to any one who will return them to the
Bristol jail all charges will also be paid.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

John b. Cough, the noted temperance
lecturer, is expected to leave Great Britain
for America. about August LIT. lie Is
engaged to speak tho ensuing Fall in New
Jersey.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

~ The Women's Hospital, in Madi-
son avenue, New York, was opened with
appropriate exercises Saturday forenoon
1t is said to be the only institution in the
world exclusively set apart for the treat
ment Of the diseases Of women.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

BEHIND TIE TiMEs.-The New Haven
Register says, zone political party is about
as much as an honest man can belong to
at one time" Very old fashioned doctrine,
which every party but the K. Ms has
heretofore recognized They reject it,
honesty not being one of the American
virtues
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

How HE WoN.--Rev. Z. ii. Chaplin, in
bis remarks at the Universalst Festival, in
Faneul Hall. alluded to tho Emperor Ma
polcon as "Tho Imperial Gambler OF
France, who mad won his throne with dice
made from the bones of the Great Napo-
leon."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14
Levenworth Town, Kansas Territor,

Levenworth Town, Kansas Territory,
named from the tort standing there, now
contains, it is said, eight hundred inhabi-
tants, one steam saw mill, two brickyards,
one largo three story hotel, four boarding
houses, five dry-goods stores, five groceries
two boot and shoe stores, two saddlery
shops, one tin shop, and two blacksmiths
shops.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

Preparing for a Long Siegc.-The Eng.
lisb consul general IN Norway had, about
the 18th OF April closed a contract with
Mr.. Struck, merchant of Christiana, for
10000 wooden buts for the British troops
in the Crmea, to be completed in very
short space of time.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

Ri. Rev. Dr.. Bacon, formerly Of Brook.
lyn, was on Thursday installed as Roman
Catholic Bishop of the see Of Portland
The ceremonies took place in the church Of
ST. Dominic. Bishop Fitzpatrick, Of Bos-
too, delivered the exhorlation, after which
the new bishop made short address.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

ScArrERIKG.--According to the VIII
mington. IN. CO. Journal. members are
leaving the Know Nothing lodges in tina,
State "in bs,talions." !, ssys--"yrginis
killed Know No,hipgisu in May-North
Carolina will bury it in August"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

AccIDEsT-A workman named William
Foster, engaged on the new bridge, in place
of that burned down OIL the Nashua and
Lowell Railroad over The canal, above
school ST., lost his lett arm by its being
caught in a pile driving machine, Saturday.
The hook caught him by the elbow, tearing
the flesh in such a manner that the arm
had to be mputa,ed.-Lowsll News.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14
A SHOWER OF FRoGs.

A SHOWER OF FRoos. About five o.
clock on Wednesday morning there was
quite heavy shower near MiddIetown,
Ohio. After tho shower, it was perceived
that the ground was completely covered
with little frogs or toads about one inch
long, which had evidently been raincd upon
the earth, and strange to say they appeared
all to be alive and kicking.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

" "why, my dear brother, will you
pu, a thief into your head to steal away
your brains 2" said temperance disciple to
a person with a glass Of brandy and water
at his lips. because have n plenty to
sparc-but if thief was to enter your
skull for brains he would nj find booty
enough to pay his travelling expenses, was
the rude response.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

UT The governor and Mayor Smith
did not appear at all alarmed at the popping
Of champagne corks, or at the sight Of the
brandy bottles, at the Faneuil Hall dinner
on Monday Boston fost.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

Vice Admiral Kreuger, Of The Swedish
navy, has invented an instrument by which
the force Of the winds can DO measured
with the greatest cxactituds and by order
Of the King Of Sweden, il Is to be exhibited
in the Universal Exhibition Il Pifis.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-14

Argument on motion fotl hrw trial in
the case Of DR.. Besle. the Philadelphia
dentist, was heard in the Suprems Cour, oi
pcnnsylyania on Saturday, but no DECISION
has yet been rendered. ,u.b