The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-15

Erroer wa, man full Of courage and
strength, and mighty in war. lie had aiol G.
time proved himself exceeding skiil'ui ior
he had fought with the red men OF the VIII
derness, and subdued them in many battles
10. He eschcwcd evil, and walked upright
in the sight of God and the hearts Of all
the people wefe knit unto him tor ne seem
cd unto them as he was, wise and prudent,
and a terrour to the heathens.
IL. And the people rose and girded on ev-
ery man his sword, and marched forth, and
encountered the Albionitcs on the plains
near Notsob. And the Albionites were dis
comfted, and fed, and escaped through the
plains all day.
~. And it came to pass, when George
heard of the slaughter of his armies, that ne
became greatly enraged and ne asked roun-
sci Of his wise men and it was decrecsi, that
all the forces Of Albion and Hirberniaf should
60 over and suodue the men of Aoirema. Z
IS. Howbeit, Egroeg led forth the Acir-
emians against them, routed them through
out the land, made much slaughter among
them, and drove them forth out of the land
! of Acirema.
! Ia. When George heard Of all these
things, he grieved exceedingly, and he rent
his clothes, and it repented him of what he
had done. And be sid, let us leave this stab
born people to osthemselYes viii no longer
be King over them. ttt
ls New the Aciremians loved Egrocg ex-
ccedingly, insomuch that they made him
their King. And he governed the people
with wise and just laws, and the nation -four
ished and became great people.
l6. And it came 10 pass, when Egroeg
had reigned eight years, that he began to
be old and he said, my days are many, and
cannot long tarry amongst YOU: and
would fain live the remainder Of my life in
peace and quietness. Now, therefore, choose
ye out some wise man to rule over you.
~. And the people hearcd the words iof
Egroeg, and they were very sorrowful, and
wept bitterly. And the rest of the acts Of
Egroeg and all that he did,--bchold are
they not written in many books for the fame
of his nanie was great. sa.e..-s IS
Is. And the peoplegot themselves togeih-
er throughout the land, and chose Smada for
their King. ss.
l9. Now Smada lacked not wisdom, and
he was upright and perfect in his own house.
He would fain have governed With mild and
just laws but he was led astray, and deceiv-
ed, and bewraycd by evil counsellers. Wa
90. Now there was certain man belong
ing to the Monarchitcs, whose name was
Notiimah The same was amongst the coun-
scllors OF Smada. He was a man powerful
in speech. s---hc opened his mouth, and honey
fell from his lips :---6ut poison proceeded
from his heart. s tts
81. And he would fain be made King, and
he longed TO have the crown put upcn his
head. And he said unto Smada Behold
our nation has become great, and the people
numerous. Now, therefore, let us get unto
us great name, that OUT fame may extend
throughout the earth, and that all nations
may do US reverence. Az,
y %. Let us build unto us ships of war and
strong places, and raise great armies, that ali
the world may sec our power. And for a
pretext we will say that the people of Gallia
make war upon us. ay
%. And all the connseIors of Smads ap-
proved the words of Notlimah and their
ears were tickled Herewith for they were
also of the tribe of the Monarchites, and
worshipped him as their idol. AZ
-. And it came to pass, that ships were
built, even. very great Number, insomuch
that the sea was schisened with them. They
also gathered together large armies TO be
ready to do their commands. Tax-gathefcr
were appointed, who went forth amongst the
people and took from them fenhh part Of
their income.
IS. But these things greatly displeased
the people: and they gathered themselves
together to consult what was best to be done.
&c. But Notlimah said unto Smada, and
the chief counselIors Behold this people
is mad, and they wist not what they do.
They say many things against the pride Of
my heart, and which would gladly not hear.
Now, therefore, let US make decree that cv-
cry mans mouth shall be gagged for cer-
tain time, until the rage of the people be
over, and they become paci6ed.
~. And they made a decree, and It went
forth, and officers we're sent to gag the
mouths of the people. And they were
specchiess for acertain time, until the law
ceased. az, ) :,