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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

Lnhorians Diseovery.--In the county Of
White, general Bird Smith has found salt
water, in quantities, il is believed, sufficient
do supply the consumption Of the State Of
Tennessee. For some time stock had been
noticed TO be licking abou, rocky bluff; a
sort of reservoir was made, and some of wa
ter that dTipt from ,ne. place was collected
and found to be SO strongly impregnatec with
salt as not to dissolve salt put into II. A few
kettles were procured aud some salt made
but general Smith, TO whom the land belong.
ed directed the rock to be bored, and in a
little while the borcrs struck the vein Of salt
water, which gushes out some height from
the mouth Of three inch hole. The place
is conveniently situated on navigable branch
Of the Cumberland river, and in thick tim.
bered county, (which viii support a iespecta-
bic population. Ia shcrt time we have no
doubt the salt making business will be carried
on extensively at the place.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

Yesterday, at General Meeting of the
Stockholders of the Ne1horf bank, held at
the State House, the following gentlemen
were unanimously chosen Directors OF that
institution, for the current year
Constant Taber, Samuel Vernon, Thomas
c. Pisman, John Sioeam, S,tas Dean, Henry
Moore, John CsggeshaH, Usher Roo6ins, aud
John c. Phillips.
And at meeting of the Directors imme-
dately after, CONSTANT TABER, Esq. was
unanimously reelected Presidenl OF said in
sti;ution.
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M.HKkI9GEX

Al Brsfo, on the eth ult by Rev. Bishop Girls.
void, Mr.. WILLIAM vRRsoS, merchant, of .Ac7p-
York, to Miss ELIZA pWoLr, daughter Of Charles
DWolf, Esq Of the former place.
At South kngsio1rn ON the 2C;h ult. Mr. BENJA.
MIN CoMsTock, OF this town, Ia Mas MARY Ell.
DaED, daughter of Mr.. Benedict Eldred, Of the for
mer place.
At Precedence, on Thursday last. Capt. GEORGE
WALDEN to Miss MANY HARwoop, both Of this
town
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

From the Boston Repertory Of yesterday.
A letter from Charleston, Souln Carolina,
received in town yesterday, dated the Oath
inst. states "that the United States Friga,e
President, Commodore Rodgers, was then
off the BAR" -
From the Albany Gazette received last evening.
Is it not u little wonderful, but so is the
fact, that we have nothing authentic respect
ing the movements Of the enemy on the Mia
CARA frontier, later than the express which
arrived on Friday las,--It is however certain
tha, the massacres then reported are not true,
at least to their full extent--The Moileneauz
family in particular, are all safe--so says a
letter from one of then--And hopes ate ev-
en- entertained that Niagara has not fallca.,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

Garden and Deeafur--The following apec-
dote Of these two gentlemen is in circulation.
After the capture Of the Macedonian, Com.
Decatur is said to have employed the band Of
ausic which had belonged to Capt. Garden.
One day after dinner, Csrdcr politely begged
for the privilege Of calling Tor tune, and cali
cd for " God save the King" And now, sir,
fsays the honorable captain. after It's coocIu-
stony i, is your time to call" Well, sir, said
Decatur with good deal Of sang ffoid, let Us
have Britannia rules the waves"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

We received by the cartel brig Analoston,
capt. Smith, a 6le of Halifax papers, which
however, do not contain syllable Of news.
They are filled with ridiculous vaporings re-
specling the army affairs in Canada, and copy
profusely the essays and remarks oi their led
eral fellow -laborers.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06
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HEIIIfE

At Tarrsck, on the 18th ut Mrs ANN CAar.
wRIoHr, in the ssth year Of her age, relct Of the
late Mr.. Jude Cartwright, formerly Of this town.
At .hsietta, ( OHIO, DAVID EyERETT, Esq late
Of Bosfon, aud formerly editor of the Boston Patriot.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

The project Of erecting bridge across the
Hudson at Albany is again revived, and a
meeting Of the citizens oi that place, called
10 take measures to Garry it into effect. ~
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06
FROM the .Nczv- York Coiumbian....De 81.
FROM NIAGARA.


8 We have an account by gentleman, which
we are happy to find considerably aIleviates
our anxiety. The British and Indians had
been seen in force at Fort George for several
days, and the inhabitants on our side, appre-
heuding an attack, had generally prepared for
flight. Our informant was in the fort on Sat
urday nigh, and on Sunday morning, = little
before day light, il was taken by surprise, as
he was :old ty persons who escaped from it,
after it wa. entered and in full possession by
.he British. About cannon only were fired,
and roar of small arms for 2 or 8 minutes
succeeded; when after an interval of Is or
20 minutes q royal salute OF q guns was
heard. The British crossed in boats they
brought from Burlington Bav The inhabi-
tants evacuated the country for distance OF
IA miles on the rive., with such Of their ef-
fects as they could bring off, and their houses
were burnt by the enemy TO the extent OF
miles back from the river, without that gen
eral abuse Of the inhabitants which was at
FIRST reported. We are particularly happy to
learn by our informant, who is q gentleman Of
intelligence, and had been an officer in the
detached militia, that no indiscriminatc mas
sacre Of the inhabitants took place to his
knowledge. Mr.. Mullcneux, one of the per.
sons said to be killed was iu his sleigh; and
he saw Mr.. Barton and the son of his who
was reported TO be killed the other son was
in the fort. Our informant states, that the
fort was taken by surhrize, and not BY storm,
ond has no idea that the garrison was put to
the sword Capt. Leonard slept at his house,
o mile or two distant from the Fort,that night
Great numbers Of citizens were met on the
road 10 Buffalo, flying to defend that place.
The Tuscsrora Indians 6rsvely repuIseds
part Of the enemy. The number Of build
ings burnt, may possibly amour, 10 the whole
TO an hundred. The garrison of the Fort
consisted of about 27o, nearly 100 of them
sick, left by Harrison there.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06
NEWPORT.

The Editor Of me Rhode-Isiand Republicans
fresenfs 20 his PATRONS The compliments Of she
season, and wishes them a HAPPr NEW YEAR.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

Cam. Porfer's Neef.-Wc should like 90
see a caricature Of the curious faces on the
exchange in London, when they read Captain
Porter's account of his cruizc. We think John
Bul! will consider him a recruiting Admiral
for the American navy-and many rot Of
Porter will be drank in London, before ,hc
merchants will have done talking Of porter's
cruize. We have often heard Of feet Of ten
sail leaving port, aod bat one returning but
who ever heard befo,c Of single ship mag
nify;ng her number, one to ten sail What do
you think Of such naval tactics! This is
Yankee trick for yeu Mr.. Bull, TO the tune Of
two million dollars. Yankee.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

The Secretary of War reached this city on
Friday.--On Thursday, Major General Har-
,ison departed hence for the North Western
frontier. Mar. Ini. Dec. 80.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

The Jail at ST. Albans was destroyed b!
FIRE, oo Saturday week last we understand
the prisoners were removed in safety. ref
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

The-Court Martial for :he trial Of Gen.
HULL, commenced its sitting in Albany on
Monday last. Cen. n. has arrived there. .
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

The Flour end Grisr Mills of Mr.. VIM.
Bowle,,, Virginia, with a quantity Of aour,
were consumed By fire on the 22d ull
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

Fire at Brissot.-On Saturday evening 4,h
ut. the store of james D'Woll, Esq. situated
on his wharf in Bristol, with its contents, was
consumed BY FIRE, through the internal aid of
an incendiary. The fire was put under the
wooden stairs outside, at the wes, end, and
had so far advanced before it was discovered,
that the store could not be saved fortunately
there was but little wind at the time, and il
being high water, the vessels lying at the
wharf were removed without damage. The
destruction of the Yankees wariike stores,
sails, sc. constitutes the greatest part of the
loss,and will rctard her railing some weeks.
The whole damages are estimated at ten
thousand dollars. Providence hafer.
A black man, belonging to one of the U s..
gun. boats, but who formerly sailed in the pri-
vateer Yankee, it is said, has been taken up at
Bristol, suspected Of setting fire TO Mr..
D'Woi's store, lately destroyed
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

a quantity of smuggled British goods, val.
ucd al 40 600 dollars, were lately seized at
Neward, N. J. by the custom house officers OF
N. York, and no owner appearing, they were
conveyed 10 the public stores in that city.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

TREASON! I'VE understand that the
men who lately drove thirteen head Of cattle
through Cape Cod to the Majestic, in Cape
Hssbor, have been apprehcnded and lodged
in the goal in this town for safe keeping. Its
said their names are Hussey; that they be-
lonred and were taken in Berwick, 10 the
District Of Maine. Bosfo1 GazeHe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

The Legislature of South Carolina, have
resolved to advance the quota OF direct tax OF
that State, from the State Tecasuiy. eo
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

Samuel Brown, Esq. has been appointed
Assessor, and VIM. b. Martin Esq Collector
of Internal Taxes for the I'd District in this
State, comprising the county OF Providence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

During the month of September las, IL 900
barrels OF flour arrived at Halifax from the u
States. II is not surprising that bread should
be cheaper among our enemies than j. is in
our own country. farmers Reg.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06
BRNEYoLEAT PROcEEDLA0S.

BEAEYOLEAT PROCEEDLAGS.
Meetings have been held in Boston, and
many other towns, for the purpose of adopt
iog measures for the immediate relief Of the
sufferers by the FIRE at Portsmouth. The
Hon. VIM. Gray, of Boston, presented the
Portsmouth Committee One Thousand Dol
lars and the officers and crew oi the Unired
States Erigale Congress presented the Com
mit,ee with Seven Hundred Dollars. It's 10
be hoped that the inhabitants OF this town. will
not be unmindfnl of the distressed situation OF
our fellow creatures in Portsmouth, and how
extremely liable we are to suffer like Gala
nifty. -:@:- offF.
Ten of the. warrant officers Of the Chesa-
pcake sriga,e, having been released from
close confinement at Halifax, the ten British
officers, who have been closely eonhned in
Ipswich Jail, in retaliation, have been likewise
released. no. N
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

NEW-YORK ELE William Ir-
wing, Esq. the republican candidate to Con
gress, in the place of Egbert Benson, resign
cd, is chosen by a majority of 379 votes.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06
DIRECT TAYRS.

As system of direct taxation--a system,
which, in the present situation of our affairs,
10 meet the expenses of war, into which, af-
ter every torbearance, the nation was driven,
our government must from necessity resort
to--as this sysle m is now about going into op-
Grafton, the British editors in this country
have commenced an outery against it. Those
very men, who one year age, were loud in
their complaints, because Congress did not
then lay direct taxes, are equally loudin COM
planning because they have been laid. Says
the Boston Cennnet-" another army is in
rapid oreanization-an army Of tax-g ga,herers,
exeisemen, and subalterns Of every grade
and Is this any thing more than we bad under
federal administration In 1898, when we
were at peace with all the world--when there
was no danger Of invasion--when the Indians
were not instigated and set on 10 murder and
scalp the Inhabitants on our borders-we had
ooI only an unnecessary standing army, but
We had, 10 support j., g an army Of tax-ga,h-
erers, excisemen, and subaiterns Of every
grade" The republicans complained of both
these armies--not because they were unwil-
ling to pay taxes--not because they grudged
their dollars, or five or ten dollars, when the
good OF their country required them 10 pay il
but because the one army was as unneces-
sary in time OF peace, as the other was op-
pressive-because neither subserved any val
uablc purpose.
The fcderalists wished to have the direct
taxes laid by our government, that they might
have an opportunity to complain of them
they wished them laid that they nigh: be con-
vcrted into an engine TO make the administra-
tion unpopular. But they mistake. Those
yirtuous and patriotic men, who have been SO
willing to risque their lives in the great cause
of our country, will never change their opin-
ion because required to pay a few dollars for
the same purpose. The tories measure the
patriotism of the great mass Of the people by
their own sordid feelings; they would sell the
liberty and independence of their country for
gold ; and they suppose every man,rather than
contribute his proportion Of expense, would be
willing 10 become slaves to Britaia. But the
spirit Of rs, not yet extinct, mus. teach them
different lesson. w H. Patriof.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-06

GOOD.-Two hundred and fifty ship car
pentcrs are on their way TO Sackcu's lIar-
Dor. Mercantile advertiser.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-16
Virginia Argus.
Hitbinonn,
SATURDAY, JyLy 10. 1914.

Every friend of his country will observe, with
pleasure, that our rulers at Washington are
taking the steps necessary to guard against fors
midable invasion Whether the war is to be
continued, or We are to have peace, it is wise
to be prepared for the worst.
Our troops may probably soon have occasion
to try a fight with some of lord Weilington's
myrmidons. These latter piease themselves
with the hope, because they beat the French,
that they will beat Americans. Experience
might have laugh, them u different lesson on
that point. Every body knows that British
ships Of war beat French ones. Hut, did they,
therefore. succeed against the armed. vessels
ofthe United States No, indeed. And, if a
ny one doubts il, let him ask about the Guer-
riere, the Macedonian, the Java, the Erie squa-
drop, the Peacock, the Frolic. &c. &c. &c. Yea,
let The naval fight Of Valparaiso tell. And how
did Wellington beat the Frenchl Why, he
had English, Spaniards. and Portuguese, to the
no. OF 10000, whilst Saut had not more than
10000: And yet, with these, he kept the Dri-
fish Lord six months at bay
The campaign in Canada has opened with
success. General Brown has much OF the con.
fidence. and all tho wishes Of the nation.
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II 4
ITHE Subscribers have fely received ard
| 1 will sell at Public Auction. posi,is ely
without reserve, on Wednesday the S7th inst.
lat the Store of the tenement next aboye
MIR X. Johnstnn's, and nearly opposite the
Merchants Coffee House, large and var
liable assortment of Dry Goods, viz:--
Elegant Jaconet Cambrics and Cambria
Muslins. Linen Cambrics, Leno Handker-
chiefs. domestic printed Shawls, Gilla Hand-
kerchiefs, elegant Florence and Levan.ine
Silks, Genoa and Constitution Cord, Cordu-
roys, rhiGksetts and Veiyets. Cloths. and
Cassimeres, Shifting Cottons, Pins, elc
egant Vestings, Dimities, Linen Damask
Table Cloths, Silk Cord. Black Grape, Leno
Grape, White Gauze. Linen CCsss::s.bric Hands
kerchiefs, Striped Nankeens, Levantiue
Shawls, Lilac and Figured Silks, India
Cottons, black Silk Hose and Gloves,
Beaver Gloves. black, and white Silk
Mitts, and great variety of useful and
seasonable articles too tedious to enume-
rate here. The public are respectfully
assured that the aboveis to be free aad
unlimited sale-to commence at 10 O'Clock,
when the terms will be made known.
Moncure, Robinson & Picasants.
July g. ids.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-16
COMMUNICATIONS.

This city is not free from danger. The con.
stituted authorities have already adopted judi
cions measures of defence. Should the eue-
my attempt to advance, if he can be checked
but few days. his prospect of success is gone.
This can be done. unless we are shamefully ne
giigent. Letour military men examine the lines
of approach, before the pressure of danger pro.
duces confusion -
And, what wou!dbc equally patriotic &c more
important, letthe points where this place can be
penetrated with greatest ease, be Immediately
secured by redoubts. In order to effect this, let
the citizens have general meeting-a COM
mittee be appointed to select the ground, and
superintend the works, and then let every
friend to his country appear with his spade, &.
in the short period of forty eight hours we
should have nothing to fear from British Science.
courage, 0, Brutaii'y.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-16
Patent Portable Hot Bath.

'bNtE inventor CT this important Medical I'm
provement is now gone on to PhiladeIphia,
IN order to provide competent supply of AID.
paratus-as soon as he can make the necessarv
arrangements, Agents will be employed to con.
vey them throughout the United States.
The price which he at first contemplated
was 20 dollars to private Citizens, TO Physicis
ans 100 dollars. For few months however. he
offered them at half price, to those persons who
might afford him their aid, whilst he was coll.
Letting such facts and testimonies Gas the pub
lie required This period is now expired and
the price in future will be as at first intended.
Those who are able to pay for it, must admit
these prices to be reasonable.
For the relief of the poor, every aren't will h.
instructed to make provision in their respective.
neighbourhoods. in the city ofRichmond, anv
poor person who may ne ed the Bath NAV annie
to Mr. John p. Shields, Capt ofthe CITY watch.
or to MIR. John Maddox, with each Of whom,
there will be deposited syst ms to be devoted
exclusively to the service of such.
As this intended arrangement is completed.
notification will be given from time to time. to
those concerned.
NO person will be permitted to see any of the
Baths, who is not furnished with a proper Ii.
cense, SO as 20 be prepared to grant dispensati-
ons to every purchaser under the signature of
the inventor or his General Agent, as eyery
known ISOLATION of the patent privilege will be
prosecuted according to law.
SAMUEL X. JENNINGS.
July 16. If.
r. 8. Robt. C. Jennings, the General Agent. il
furnished with supply of the Apparatus. at
his office, lately occupied by James Brown, ESQ
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For the virgiin;a Argus.
ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION.

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
Whatever view we take Of Education, we see
its vast Importance, and find abundant motives
to excite US to make it subject of more than
ordinary attention. The present happiness and
the future we.l-beins of lndividuais--the we'd
fare and comfort of civil socieiy-the ProsDeri.
~ and Glory Of the Nation all depend, in q We
ny great degree, on maintaining Tie interests of
knowledge and virtue. And wherever there is
no legislative provision, public fund, for the
encouragement and support of learning, high
er claim is made on the attention of every mem
Der of the Community to the subject of Educa-
ton. That excellent constitution Of Govern.
ment under which we live, cannot be upleid,
unless our citizens are yirtuous and enlighten-
ed. and unless the rising generation are brought
up. as well in the knowledge as in the nurture
and ad,'ioaition Of the Lord, History shews us.
that all the republics that have preceded our
own, have soon been subyertcd, when know
ledge, and virtue, which generally accompanes
it, have ceased to abound in the Community
On the promotion of learning also, the interests
of our holy religion, our common Christianity,
do very materially depend Unless the minds
OF the people are in some good degree cuItiva-
ted and enlightened by means OF education, the
growth of religion is much hindered For al
though societies are established to distribute
the Holy Scriptures and religious publications
amongst the poor and destitute ;-slthougb al.
most every person may attend stately or occa-
sionally the public ordinances of Religion yet
ofwhat use will it De To give the Bible to those
who cannot read
How comparatively small will be the benefit
derived from public worship in the house of
God, if ignorance so clouds the minds of many,
that they do not understand and cannot inn
prove the services of the sanctuary. They are
taught to search the Scr,ptures--But, alas they
cannot read them ;--the treasures of that holy
book are locked up from them one of the chief
avenues TO religious, moral and political know
ledge,i is closed against thcm--the sources Of
the most cI,aste enjeyments, they may behold,
but never oan reach the qualifications Of sense
alone, are left to them but these present no
lessons OF Religion, morals or patriotism--and
what Is the state OF people who are irreligious,
immoral, without patriotism, aud sunkcn in the
filth of sensuaiity
Let then the wealthy and the charitable Of
our State direct their view toward this subject,
| and they win find here an object truly worthy
| Of their lioeraii,y. II they are DESTROYS to adj
Y vance the best interests Of the Community
they would be real patriots il they would d
in their power to support and promote tn,
of religious knowledge and practice--ii
would rescue many ofthe rising generation
re and immortality, and make th4m
instead of curse to society let them
the children Of the poor with the means
iction and bestow their money and I
1ention on the interests Of knowledge
ltion generally.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-16

,IoA6raham Kir patrick, suruipine ere, ,.or of
OaUid Duncan deceased, James Welsh, and
Nathaniel S. D~ilans and Sally his Suife.
A D you are not residents of the Commc n.
"A wealth of Virginia, / take this method
to give you notice, that shall proceed. by
virtue of commission from the Superior
Court of Chancery for the Rchnond Dis
trict, on the first Monday of October NEXT.
between the hours of eight in the forenoon &
six in the afternoon, and between the same
hours OF each succeeding day, until all the e.
violence shall be taken, at the Prothonotarv's
Office, in the Town of Pittsburg in the
State of Pennsylvania, to take the De-
positions of John Irwin. George Wallace.
James Robinson. John Wilkins, John
Woods, David Steel, James Ross. James
OlIard, Anderson Tanehill, Samuel Jones
and Samuel Hewett. And that shall all
SO proceed, between the same hours of the
second Monday. of December next, and of
each succeeding day, until all the evidence
shall be taken, at the Office of said Superb.
or Court of Chancery, at the Capitol in the
City of Richmond, to take the dispositions of
John Preston and others, all said deposit
tons 10 be read in evidence in the suit in
said court, depending, wherein am plain.
tiff and you and others are defendants.
Your obi. servt.
JAMES AiORVION.
Julv O 1874 %