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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

WE, the undersigned, do hereby certify. that
having in various used Dr. Esberssns celebra-
ted Fa'aily .1edic,n.s, which are prepared by
Dr. 4. ". Dyott, of Philadelphia, we have found
them highly servceao ole in families, and partic
larry efhcacious in removing those complaints for
which they prescribed, feel assured Of their
excellence, and consider these medicines valuable
and we'll worthy the attention of all famlies.--In
testimony he.sof have affixed respective sis-
natures.
David Jones, late Chaplain to General Wayne, Ches.
te-county.
Edward Ayers, V ID. N. No liz, North Fifth street.
Edward Wellington, No. 9. Queen street
Nathaniel Bayne, No. IS, Nsrth Front street.
John Nelson, No. o. Race street.
Adam Vance, No. 10. Christian street
William Julian, No SO. south Fifth street.
Jacob Shough, No isi, Noble street.
Jacob HUFF. No SIS, Calowbi street.
II. l.. Broslasky, No. 90, south sixth street.
John Shreeves, Jr. No. So Coates street.
II mill, n. z. Corner Of 1ace and tenth street.
Haaah Burden, No. 529. south Front street
Thomas Rose, Tsmmany street, near Fourth.
Preston Goodwin, Market street, near the Bridge
James Brsnson, Darlington County, n. J.
Willirm H0nshead, Gloucester County, NJ.
Enoch Eldrdge, Gloucester County, N j.
Christopher Dresher Upper Dublin Township, (Ps>
oseph Henry, Near Nossto~s Montgomery sousV
George Engels, Uhtei States Arsensl.
bC w,g-Us, chester County.
{'ailssxp.ss, or;sse- ~, lsif.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

District Of Rhode Island.
TN pursuance Of sundry Warrants from the Hon.
i DAVID HOWELL, ESQ. Judge OF the District Court
TOR the District Of Rhode-Issnd,
do hereby give public notice to all persons con-
cerned, that the following nformations filed by
William Ellery, Esq. Collector of the Customs for
the District of Newport, in behalf Of The United
States, by Asher Robbins, Esq United states Attor-
ney for the District Of Rhode Island against GER
tain schooner, called the Donna Teress de Carno,
Bartholomew Antonio, master, together with her
tackle. spparel, furniture and boat
And also against certain number Of sails, and
certain quantity of rigging
And also against 100 bags of Coffee, marked P
and of bbls of Coffee.
All the aforementioned articles are alledged in
said nformations have been forfeited for violation
Of the laws Of the United States and trial will be
had on each Of the foregoing Informations at the
District Court, to be holden at Newport, in and for
said Rhode Island District, the third Tuesday Of
October next.
EK. DEXTER, Marshal
Providence, sept %, 1913.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

Il ne subcrbsrs, Proprietors of Letters Patent,
i from the President OF the United States, tor the
IhPROVkD 0.AS-LdDfP,
FOR lighting Manufactures, Mines, Mills, Theatres,
Ligh, Houses, and other buildings, with Hydrogen
Cas- or infamable air, produced from Pit Coal, in
more agreeable, mors safe, and less expensive man.
ner than has hitherto been done by any other meth
cd, having il now in Operations in building in New
port, I. and in the Cotton blanufactory of Mr.
SRrH BEMIs, in Watertown, (seven miles from
Boston) which are brilliantly illuminated every
night with Gas Lights, to the exclusion of every 9TH
er artificial Means they respectfully invite gentle
men concerned in manufactures, &c. to call and
eviw it in operation, and be convinced of the utility
and advantages of this Improvement The Gas APP
psratus is very simple in its construction, and ca
sy in its management, that any person of ordinary
faculties, may be taught in one two operations, to
manage every part of it efiecuasly and the trouble
will be found Infinitely less than that of ,rming and
sending lamps candles to afford the same number
Of flames.
The Gas Lights are in no way offensive, but very
agreeable to the eye, and will be found extensively
useful in every situation where much light is requir
ed, especially in Cotton Manufactures. in much
they are less expensive than those from tallow
oil, and free from the inconvenience and danger
suting from the sparks and frequently snuffins to
lamps and candies, circumstances tending gre atty TO
diminish the hazard of fire, and proportionably Of
reduce the rate of insurance buildings and mate
rals subject to that destructive element
Contracts will be entered into for furnishing and
putting up the apparatus in manufactures, &c. i'm
medately on terms highly advantageous TO theu by
applying to DAVID MELVILLE, .As-sport, or
WlNSLOW LEWIS, Bosfoa
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

.NO. I'll, 5fES.yTREEf,
II AS just received assortment and great
- variety of SUORS, among which are Rsman
Sandals and Grecian Slippers laced plain, and trim
med do. Of every fashionable kind and color; mems
fine Shoes and Pumps; womens', misses, and chill
description mens' low priced lined and bound
Shoes and Pumps, whoesail and retail. on the most
reasonable terms.
Also, good assortment Of Trunks morocco
and binding Skins Boot soas Webbing and Cord |;
Italian Paste Backing, invented by an italian che
mist in Rome. This Incompatible backing 10 beauti-
fu in It's appearance and sofcning and useful the
leather, canister Of it viii last as long again as
say other Of the same price. and is used with one
fourth part Of the labor.
LfKEWISE, twenty five kegs of Negro Head Ts-
bacco. 6w. .fngust 9.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

EOR sale or to let, on reasonable terms, bv the
Il subscriber, his House and La, in Washington
street, No. 30. Aiso the House and Lot in Tanner
street, No. i2. II has for two years past been i'm
proved in the Grocery Line, and is one of the bes,
stands in that line Of business or for boarding.
house in that part of the town, and is uucommonly
convenient, with shop attached to it; and in the
yard, stable, woodhouse, sc. The terms will be
hoeral. apply to BBNANIwELL SHAW, on The
premises Nswpsr, August 5. 1918
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

DiSfricf cf Rhode Island.
IE pursuance Of a Warrant from the Hon. DAVID
Howell, Esq Judge of the District Court Tor
the District Of Rhcdc-IsIand,
do hereby give notice, that shall sell at Public
Auction, on Monday, the 18th day OF October next,
at ten o'clock, in the forenoon, at Gardnsrs wharf,
in Newport the schooner Louiza of the burthen of
bout 202 tons, together with her tackle, apparel,
furniture arms and stores Add also, her corgo now
on board, consisting Of 100 hhds. w l. Rum, so
bbls. and 20 tierces Sugar. The cargo will be sold
in lots to accommodate purchasers. Conditions OF
sale will be made known at the time and place of
sale II is said the schooner was built in Baltimore,
for priy.teer and sails remarkably fast. And was
coppered about SIX months since, and il said to be
FIVE years old.
f. K DEXTER, .ilarsLal
Providence, September %.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

a Farm, living in Portsmouth, on the west road.
"A half mile souh Of BRISTOL Ferry, containing
by estimation 90 acres well wstered. with q Dwell
ing-house. barn. corn-bou.e. and other out build
ings thereon. Said Farm is fenced into eleven en-
closures with stone wall 2. acres of orchard. The
walls aud buildings all IN good repair Any person
wishing to purchase viii do well to come aud sea
shch is the best Recommendation that c>n be given.
Apply to JOHN ANTHONY. living on che prsnsec
Psrtswspf1 ssts ,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

orr for sair, on the mosf reasonable terms,
TWENTY-FIVE hhds. of Cd and Sd proof West
J. India Rum,
4 pipes OF 4th proof Drandy,
80 casks of frs, quality London Porter,
Is bbs. OF Muscovado Sugar,
$50 ditto of Navy Bread FIRST quality,
30 ditto Of Jrg Beef ditto,
SO boxes Of No. l, 2, and Chocolate.
2j ditto of mould Candles,
Is ditto of dipped ditto,
IS ditto Of Soap,
40 ditto Of French CordiAls.
% ditto Of Florence Oil,
10 bsles Of Cotton,
175 ditto of Cassie,
20 casks Of FIRST quality American Gun.Po~der,
ditto OF ditto EHglish ditto,
bbls. Of New-Orleans Indigo,
Hampers Of Cider,
ditto of blue and white Crock~y Oare,
$40 empty W. o. Hhds, new,
90 ditto iron bound ditto
20 dozen green handled Knives and Folks,
20 ditto of Hose made particularly Tor the West.
India market
ditto of Chairs,
few kegs OF oat Meal, Scotch Barley, end
split Peas.
500 bushelsof yellow Northern Corn,
800 ditto Of white ditto ditto,
140O ditto OF Virginia ditto
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

Nep Feather Reds and Feathers.
II I'VE Geese and Foul Feathers, and Feather
IL Beds, frsm 20 to IS dollars, kept constantly
tor sale by ABRAHAM BARKER,
No. 2. Charfss-sfress.
Likexise--an assortment Of MATTRESSES Of
every description, constantly kept fer sale sbevs.
IoePerA March 4 lS.s.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07
f.. 'TIlEVET'l'

INFORMS his trends and the public. that his
i Day School is reduced. by has having dismissed
number Of free scholars he therefore solicits pub.
,ic patronage, and assures those who may please To
employ him that the smallest favor will be gratefully
Acknowledgements will receive one class of small
bows f,r the first rndiments
B.-fis Evening Se.esi commenced on Monday
evening last.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

DAVID RODNAN.

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub.
IN lic that he has removed from his old stand to
the shop No l09.next south Of James Centers where
be has for safe general assortment of BOOTS s.
SHOES, many OF which are of his own manufac-
ture. Ia room back OF the. shop he carries on the
Boot and Shoe making business, for which purpose
lie employs several good workmen. and intends
keeping supply OF tho best materials.
e-r Roots of the various kinds, made in superi.
or manner, at short notice.
.Ne,cJort, Oh rt,. 3th, 1918.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07
Gunbozpder Manutactorv.

TIE subscriber having become interested in the
manufacture of Gunpowder, at Westfcld, in
Mass. in connexion with Mr. CHARLES DOUGLASS,
informs his friends and the public, that he shall in
future be enabled to supply them with Gnnpowder of
a superior quality, and on very reasonable terms at
his Store, No. So, Stste-street, Boston where he
has also for sale, EnSlsh Tower proof, and Dupont
& Co.'S. best Gunpowder, refined and crude Ntre !;
Cannon Balls ana Grape Shot; Cannon of various
sizes; Musket and Pistol Balls; Patent Shot Brin.
stone BAR and Pig Lead-with every article for the
armament Of ships Of and military companies.
ELIJAH WILMINGTON.
or Cannon, Mussrt and Pistol Cartridges; Gun
powder, Shot, Balls, Fints, &c by retail above,
by A. WELLES.
Boston. August 4, 1913. Gun.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

Wanted Immediately,
A Roy from IA to 16 years of sge, as m appren-
q tie to the tailoring business. Enquire at this
Office Aug. To-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

M OsT respectfully informs his customers and
IVA friends, that ne has removed from his former
situation TO that elegant and convenient Store. No.
l02 Thamcs-srect four doors north OF his old stand
where he has on hand general assortment OF
FANCY GOODS, JEWELRY, SILVER
WhRE, CUTLERY, &c.
together with such articles usually found n .
Fancy Goods Store All Of which will be warranted
Of good quality, and will be sold as cheap as at any
store in tho State.
Watches repaired with accuracy and despatch,
and Jewclry made and repaired in the best manner.
Cash, and the hiuhest price given for old Gold and
Silver. Sept 2.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07
POETRY.


FoR gaE RHoDs.JSLAsD REfUBLIcAH
ANNA'S LAMENTATION.
RAGE on, ys winds--ye rage in vain,
Begin your fury o'sf the msin--
For never shall ysur sound again
Disturb my woman breast,
My HEsRy's in the battle slain
Ills gallant souls at rest.
My HESay was as brave and true
As ever sword from scxbbard drew;
His country call'd--to arms he hcw,
Aud crossd the raging main;
ADD with brave EAwREScE and his crew,
Was in the battle slain.
Tie fell--he gasp'd-his spirit fed,
With others of the mighty dead,
And quickly to its God it sped
Tojoin the Heavenly band
The banners of the Lord to spread,
And march at his command.
~. sAwNEy.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07
Highly Interesting Intelligence.

~ Wednesday, o., ~eeA, No 1890 IN the I'd
~ lass Plymouth Beach Lottery, being tho trst
blank, was entitled 10 capital prize of
O.VE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
The ticket was owned by two gentlemen in Tiverton,
and oh, aimed by them through the agency of c.
SHAW, at his truly fortunate Lottery ONce, where
have been obtained in the present lottery,
One prize of S 1000
Four ditto OF 100
One ditto of SO
Besides very large number of 20's, .O's, and7's.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
'7'AE subscriber is now closing his b,,ssnes, there
fore requests all persons indebted to him, either
by Note or Book Account, to make immediate pay
ment-- And all persons having any demands agains,
him, will please exhibit the same for settlement.
JONA. WILSON, jr
JuH0 No. G, orcsS or,o
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07

which arc celebrated sor the ofmost disessesr
which tie human body is Liable. Prepared snl, by
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07
JOHN B. LYON

Has just received and offers for sale,
\ QUANTITY of NAVAL STORES, consisting Of
"A 100 bbls of Tar,
100 ditto Of Turpentine,
50 ditto Of Pitch.
NahtenIrr 1S
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-07
Prizes cold by J. C. SH.fW within swo gears

amounting to s $1,000, besides shost OF small prizes
Exchange and Lottery Office, July So
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
MONDAY, OCTOBER is, 1918.

the holy evangelists, deposeth and SAYS,
that on the next day after the last battle on
the river aux Raisins, he saw the Indians
kill the secretary of the American general,
who was on the horse of the Indian who
had taken him prisoner, with a rife shot /;
chat the prisoner fell on one side and an In
dian came forward with a sabre, finished
him, scalped him, stripped him and carried
away his clothes. The bo1y remained two
days on the high way, before the door OF the
Representatives, part eat up by the hogs
Afterwards, the deponent, together with
Francois Lasselle, Hubert Lacroix, Charles
Clown, and Louis Lajoye, took up the
corpse at The dusk Of the evening, and car
ried ii intoa field near the woods, where
the hogs did not go.--rhey dared not bury
1t for fear OF being surprised By the Indians.
And further this deponent saith not.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
to the Commonwealth, near the Bell-TayY n

you all to rise up and come here ir mediate
iy, bringing your arms along with you.
Should you fail at this time. we will not
consider you III future as friends, and the
consequence may be very unpleasant.
We are wei convinced you have no wri-
tings forbidding you to assist us.
We are your friends at present,
(Signed)
ROUND HEAD,
By an emblem resembling horse.
(Signed)
Walk IN THE WATER.
By an emblem resembling a turtle.
Gro BE CoNTINuED)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
No. %.

certify, that the bodies OF the Americans
killed at the battle of la Rivierc aug Raj
sins. on the 22d of January last, remained
unburied and that have seen the Hogs &
dogs satiug them.
The hogs appeared to be rendered mad by
SO profuse diet of chrishtian hesil
saw the houses OF Mr.. Gerome and Mr..
Godfrey, on FIRE, and have heard that there
were prisoners in them.
The inhabitants did not dare to bury the
dead on account of the indians.
The inhabitants have been threatened By
the Indians, if they did not take Up arms "a
gainst the Americans.
Michigan, February 65h, 1918.
(Signed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
P.AUDR1AN,LRD.D.
No 50.

Letter from the Indians, 10 the faha5ifanfs
n me RiUer Raish1--not dated
The Hurons, and che other tribes Of Indians,
assembled at the Miami Rapids, TO the
inhabitants Of the River Rasin.
FRrENps LISTEN!
You have always told us you would give
us any assistance in your power.
We, therefore. as the enemy is approach,
ing US, within twenty ave miles, sail upon
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18

The deponcnt says further, that Baptiste
Cou.eHr was killed near tie house of the
oSfonent, on INC dag OF the second battle OF
the river Kaisin, a little after sunrise.
Iae deponent SAYS further, that the IN
dams have often threatened to burn m,
house and barn il lie cid not march with
them against the Americans. The depo.
nent says he is an american citizen.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
JAMES MAY.
APPURTENANcEsTo NO 90.

Note. from 1Er. John 1FDonHeH 30 Jsnes
Nay, EsqHire.
DETROIT, February 4, 1915.
DEAR SIR----I had conversation with
Mr.. Smart, after leaving your house to-day,
who had a conversation with Bowers and
Bradford. lie observes that have made
several material errors 10 my affidavit be
tore yon this day. He says the prisoner
Killed was of the name OF Blythe, instead OF
Searis aud mentions some other errors that
differ widely from what i have sworn 70, SO
that think ii a pity that Bowers and
Bradford own afidavits could not be mad
instead OF mine.
Yours,
]. M'DONNELL.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18

TcrrftoTy Of 8lichiga1, district ofDetroif, IS.
Personally appeared before me, the un-
dersigned one Of the justices Of the peace in
the district Of Detroit, Antoine Boulard, Of
the river aux Raisins, who beiog sworn op
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
J.MDoNNELL.
James AGag, Esq.
Aste fr2m Ar. M,b se. Z. 20 MI. Lzens. hi.

clerk
wish you to mention TO Judge Wood
ward, that application is made for me by
friend on the other side, to remain till the
navigation opens. On that account ] hope
that he viii keep back the deposition that
have made regarding the murders commit
ted by tie say ages on the river Raisin, as
W has much better testimony TO subs tanti-
ate facts than what have sworn 10 on hear
say; and as an sure, IT the colonel was
even disposed 90 hear ny application, that
affidavit viii be enough 10 send me of, or
else il vas SLOWED to remain, Elliot would
set the Indians on me.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
ANTOINE x BOULARD..
mark,
Sworn and subscribed in my presence'
the 5,h of February 1915.
PETER AUDRAIN, J.P.D.D.
No. %.

No. %.
hereby certify, that the next day after
the last battle on the river aux RaiSins, the
secretary of the American general was Ia
ken near the door of the deponent was
wounded and placed on horse that seven
or eight Indians were near the house one
of whom shot him in the head with rifle !;
that he did not fall Off his horse until ano
tler Indian, drawing sabre, struvk him or
the head several times, and then he fell To
the ground was sc2lpsd and stript OF his
clothes, and left on the read; where he re-
manned one day and half T.: I, the deponent
with FrNucois asselle, Hubert Lacroix,
Louis CAovin, on the evening of the second
day, took up the body. carried it t. tue
skirts OF the woods ar covered it with a
few branches, but uld rot stay TO bury il
tor Fear OF the Indians that were in the neigh
0onrnood and on the next day after the
last battle WAS near the house of Gabriel
G9direy, j.. and the house of Jean Baptiste
Iereaum, where a great number of prison.
cFs were collected and that | heard the
screaming of TIE prisoners whom the Indi-
ans were tomahawking that the savages
set th~ houses on tire and went off,
Detroit, -fe6rHGyy 5, 1913.
his
LOUIS = BERNARD.
marx.
dit Lajoye.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
Detroit, 9th Feb. 1913.


Territory Of Michigan, District Of Detroit, solicit.
Personally appeared before me, the sub
-criber, Aaron Thomas e Agnes Thomas,
his wife, vino both made Data ON the holy
eyangelists of Almighty Cod, that the Ind
ans have taken from them, from the house
OF Mr.. Atwater, OH the 10th Of Aug. 1872,
one chintz gown, waited seven and half
dollars, one calico gown valued three, dol
lars seventy hve cents, one Csiimanco lielti-
coat value four dollars, one pair of cotton
stockings one dollar fifty cents, one pair of
voolen stockings seventy FIVE cents, one pair
OF silk gloves. one dollar fifty cents, one new
and small trunk two dollars, one pocket
book two dollars, thread oue dollar. one
Cambria handkerchief seventy FIVE cents,
one costen ditto sixty two and one half
cents, one shift one dollar, three f1urtas Of
pound Of peppe, City cents, one cake of
chocolate twen.y FIVE cents, one fan fifty
cents, one blanket three dollars one cloak
ten dollars, three yards of check cotton
ninety three and three fourths cents, one
shawl one dollar, one flannel loose gown
three dollars. On the 12tn September, Ia
Ken on river Rouge, one chesnut sorrel horse
nifty dollars--saddle and bride ten dollars.
On Friday the eleventh September, taken
on river Rouge ono other saddle eight dol
lars, cue pair leather leading lines two dol
lars hgtY cents leading lines seventy FIVE
cents, one axe two dollars fifty cents, chiniz
patches two dollars.
sworn before me at my chambers 17th
Sept. 1912.
(Signed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18

the deponent says, that several Of his
neighbors have told him that they have re-
ceived the same threat. Other settlements
have been threatened with fire. The mills
and houses OH the river aux Roches were
burnt IN the mon or September last, after
the capituation of Detroit. Aud further
this deponent said not.
JOSEPH ROBERT.
Sworn aud subscribed before me, the 4th
February, 1915.
PETER AUDRAIN Up. ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-18
his
ALEXIS = LABADIE.
mark.

This is to certify. that on or about the
twenty eight day of January last past, an
Indian woman Came to my dwelling house,
on thc river Rouge, and Informed me that
OH the morning of that day an American
prisoner had been killed in the Indian
camp, and the reason she assigned Tor XII
ling him was because he had expressed an
hatred for Tie Indians,