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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
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ST. cLArRsv,LLE, (oHIo) FEB. 9.

SIs CLAihoftLLEt \~hh~J NH"'
Wo have already mentioned the sending
of man by the name of Noble, suspected OF
,he late robbery Of the mail, to West Union,
for examination before tho District Judge.
A letter from one Of the guard who went
with him from this place, mentions their ar
rival at that place, on the 10th ult. and adds
,he following curious particulars 49," How
long We shall remain here is uncertain, as we
expect several Witnesses from Cincinnati and
I.eoanon. Our prisoner was recognized at
Chilico,he by the name of Thomas Williams,
of the firm Of Newman, Essex, and Williams,
who established mandatory OF cloths, IN
small town called Ganesboro', near Lebanon.
Newman married the daughter OF Mr.. Cor
win, of Warren county, and answers to the
description Of Sterling, and Essex TO that OF
Thompson. The whole firm decamped
soms time since, leaving their friends TO
dance to the tune Of Slso,ooo. Essex by
the name Of Thompson, is gone down the
river with cargo Of cloths, and Newman
and Williams took trip TO the Eastward by
land"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28

from the sweeping Of The streets, and in re.
turn obiigisgly offered US the use Of the dock
yard, in case any Of our yes. els should want
'epairs, &c. The dock ya,d, store houses,
sc. are famous.
Port Mahon is in the Island Of Minorca,
fine commodious harbor and rende zvous Tor
the English Navy. The inhabitants have an
extfaoi dinary dislike towards the Spaniaids
their language is mixture of the Maltese
and Spanish. This hsrbor, the Commodore
has made his general rendezvous on account
Of the different accommodations il possesses
we have a naval hospital. which is under The
direction OF Doctor M'Reynolds, where we
have deposited the sick from ,he differen,
vessels, constituting the squadron, we have
also made deposit here Of our naval supplies,
which are under the direction Of LIEUT..
Watson.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
CONCORD, N. II. FEB. 70.
FIR rs.

A blaeksmith's shop belonging to Capt.
Isaac Eastman, and Clothier's shop In the
occupation Of Mr.. Phihh c. Johnson in this
town, were destroyed by FIRE on Thursday
morning last. Loss estimated at Sl2oo.
A saw mill, the property of John Carter,
ESQ. in this town, was lately burnt.
The Academy at Haverhlll, N. II. was
consumed on the evening OF Thursday the sth
inst.
A blacksmith's shop, with tools, large
quantity of Goals, Sc. in Francestown, belong
ing to Mr.. Samuel Burge, was consumed by
hre on the morning of the 10th inst.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
Nm oeeurrance at Me,v. Orleans,

IN oecurrdnce at NeSv. orleans,
Is mentioned in q letter from scntiema
there TO his friend in New-Yofk, Which may
teach lesson 10 some officers, SC who come
from Upper Canada 10 embark mere Tor Eu-
rope, and when here forget thag they are out
Of his Briannic msjesly's dominicns.
On the Sd of January, the citlze0s OF New
Orleans began to celebrate in very festive
manner the first anniversary OF Jsckson's op
erations, below that city which celebration
was to be continued I'LL the 8;h inclusive.
Among the Brilish merchants or agents who
were purchasing cotton in tho city, was man
named Pritchald, who at the Coffee-House
was SO indisc, eet as 10 use scurrilous and re-
proachiul language in speaking OF the Ame-
rcans applying conte mptuous epnhe,s 10 the
Yankee army and navy Indeed, the British
consider the term Yankee as reproaeh, and
SO use it, An aged man present took down
Pritchard's words, and had them plaecarded
in the room. Presently after major Hun
ter came in, and was informed OF Pritchard's
conduct. The major wrote him note, re-
quiring him to come to the coffee house the
next day and make a public apology. The
limited hour expired without the appearance
Of p. on the Rial,o--when Hunter repaired
to The lodging of the British agent, aud adj
minislered TO that offender Quanfum sgbfeit
Of stripes with a cowskin-whp. Priichard
thus disgraced, was stimulated by his fellows,
to challenge major II. in duel; and finding
eshs' mode of ailaylnS popular contempt,
or replacing himself in some sort Of es,ima-
tion, he adopted their advce.--The major
scceptedtbe invitation. and chose the distance,
Give paces) On the frs, fire, prite ehard was
shot through the body. The letter, written
about an hour after says that The ball was ex-
tracted from the opposite side, and The man
was not expected to survive.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28

ru, under Rosdesu, is carrying On successful
operations against the Royal force in that
country. His force is stated at 1000. Chill
yielded TO the royal forces 10 Oct. 1914. This
misfortune was ewing TO tho chery of the
noted English Commodore Hilyars who so
shamefuly and treacherously attacked the
Essex in port. The Patriot army is march
ing on this province with lhe beat prospect
OF success.
We find in late Antigua paper, a memo
rial, drawn up by q joint committee OF both
houses of the Legislature of that colony, ad-
dressed 20 the British government, IN which
they deprecate in strong terms, the policy
now pursued towards American vessels, in
their no, being admitted 10 an enty in any OF
the British West Indies. They represent
the impossibili,y Of their colonies in Ameri-
ca furnishing the West.Indics with adequate
supplies and assert that the supplies which
reach them through the depot OF 81. Bar'hol.
omew's come charged at :reple the amount
at what they could be landed there direct
from America while on the other hand,,hat
island is so gIuued with the articles allowed
to be exported from British islands a. TO pro-
duee a serious depreciation in their vllue,&c.
The memorial closes with prayer hat bis
msjes,y's government will be pleased 10
grant such speedy aud effectuai relief as may
suit the extreme urgency and hardship OF toe
Case.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON.

Er!ract ofa letter from an officer on board
fhe Frigate United Siafes, 10 a gentleman
in this cify.
Frigate United States,
Gibraltar, Dec. Is, 1915. :
Our arrival last evening has given me an
opportunity of writing. Mr. VAIN who came
passenger with us from Por, Mahon, and 60.
Ing from hence to Cadiz, ha, obligingly offer
eel 10 convey this 20 America
We are bound into Catbagena, and hay-
ing experienced very koislerous weather, and
head winds, were obliged to put into this
port but shall not remain any length of time,
merely for the purpose of sending dispatches
from this TO government. The purport of
our business at Csrthagena, was TO ascertain
seriously, the retention of the Algerine brig,
captured by one Of Comm odore Dsca,ur's
squadron, which Commodore Shaw intends
to Investigate thoroughly, as the retention on
the part OF the Spaniards, appears TO be
mere frivolous one, either as to the rights OF
war, or, OF nations ii seems that Spain has
some complaint towards Algiers, but GER
tanly, that should not induce them To retain
this vessel, rs IL may resoh, in my opinion,
towards something very serious---I should
like much that our government would declare
war against Spain, as that nation does not ap.
pear to be in friendly state, with us. Ia the
first instance, their objections at Algesirss /;
on the arrival Of our store ships, the Commo-
dore, having thought il expcdicn, to make q
depot :hcre, Of our naval supplies for The
squadron, wrote very handsomely 70 the gov.
ernor at that port for permission, but receiv.
ed a denial, when they had store houses and
arsenal, perfectly vacant, and had been pre-.
viously for length Of time, and could have
no use for them whatever, as their navy is
completely laid up,-Howcver, l hope our
government will open their eyes to this con.
duct.
A, Port Mahon there lies three Spanish
three deekers, one hundred and twenty gun
ships, and for the purpose Of having oo-' ses-
sells hove out aud repaired, knowing that one
of,hese ships ives ref,,ine Tor Csuhsgeus,
aud there being very ane dock yard, Com.
Shaw stated 10 the Admiral, that ss he was
bound TO Cer,hrscns, he would take Ms ves-
SCI unler bis eonvoy.--This otier was will
lingiy accepted BY idmiraf Moa,es, as his
.h'f vas b1' Poorly manned, srd that CO.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
srocxBRIpcE, (MAss. FEB. Is,

On THURSDAY mornIng last, the dwelling.
house of captain Avery, Of Great Darlington,
was consumed by fire. Almost every article
in The house was destroyed A young maa
was considerably Injured by the falling OF tho
chimney.
Mr.. Anon Tnrashcr's dwelling house, in
Hartford, Conn. was consumed by FIRE on the
i2ih inst. All his furniture and joincrs tools
were destroyed, himself and family left cn.
urciy destitute.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28

Nnw.YoRK, PEB. %.

NEw-roRK, PED. 70.
BY the schr. John George, SO days from
Lisbon, we learn verbally, that Portuguese
fleet, Of ! line Of battle ship, friga,es and
many smaller vessels, and transports having
on board about 5000 troops, was 10 sail from
Lisbon about the middle Of January for S.
America, il was seid 10 cooperate with the
Spaniards in an expedition against Baenos
Ayres.
Capt. Bowers from Porto Cavcllo, states
that there had been an insurreclion at the ISL
and of Msrgsretla, which however, was quel-
led previous TO his sailing. He also con.
firms our former accounts of the fall of Car
thagena.
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40isceIianp.

In the compiler oI me 27ll ult. Ws ield
before our readers ample details, drawn from
various papers, respecting that activity and
extent of entcrpriIe. by which total revo-
luton is on the eve Of being accomplished IN
the import and export trade OF the Western
section Of confedetated America. Sleam is
a giant enlisted in the service Of man al,
renders it docile, and subyervient 10 the pur-
poses of manufactures, navigation and COM
merce. The revolution alluded 10 will con-
stitute an important era in the history OF our
internal relations. The least penetrating eye
can discover, and the most superficial mind
calcuia,c,thc momentous consequences which
are likely 10 arise from this triumph of ex-
pertinent, skill, and perseverance, over diff.
cul,ics which had hitherto been deemed in
superable--in fact, over nature itsef.-As
every thing connected with this subject,must
DO more or less productive of interest, we
beg leave TO annex an extract from letter
addressed to Us by an intelligent gentleman
residing q, Louisville, near the falls Of Ohio.
The letter is dated January lst, 1871.
believing that moro minute descrip-
ton Of any portion of tho Western country,
than is to be found in any publication, could
not TAIL TO be interesting to you, will pro-
cced to give you some account of Louisville.
There are but few towns tha. can boast OF
more beautiful prospect than this. Situated
Immediately at the falls of the Ohio, it com.
mands an extensive view Of this beautiful
river whose course for six or seven miles a.
bove, is nearly straight--here il makes q sud.
den bend, ard forms beautiful bason for the
reception Of boats. On the opposite bank
are to be seen tho villages Of Jacksonville
and Clatksville, almost embraced by the sur
Is terminated by a range Of high hills, inter
secting the country in q semicircular line
This town is now improving with almost ma
gical rapidity--It contains about 5000 inhab-
hanrs.--Herc arc the furs from the Rocky
Mountains, the lead from Louisiana, and the
rich productions Of the South, brought for
distribution over the whole of our State and
the adjacent territory. This is port Of en-
ny Tor The Steam Boats that navigate the y.
hio--in fine, it is rapidly becoming a grand
emporium of commerce. We have an a.
cademy established by the State, q Lancaste-
rian School, and a Female Academy, besides
several other Schools Of less note.
There are now on the Ohio FIVE Steam.
Boats, all Of which ply from ihis place to
Orleans, Nstcbez and Pittsburgh. The cap.
italisls are directing their attention TO Steam
Boat navigation, and am persuaded that, in
the course OF ayear or two, we shall have no
further commercial intercourse. with the
States east OF the Allegheny. This may be
marked as new era In the commerce OF the
West"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
woRcEsTER, (mAss.0rEp. 81.

The dwelling house, workshop and barn
OF Mr. Nathaniel &. Flags, together with the
building adjacent, owned by Mr.. Johnaihan
Knight, and occupied by Messrs. Barker &
Lowell as store, were consumed by fire on
Tuesday morning last.
The dwelling house of Mr.. James Wood.
ward, OF Hanover, was destroyed by fire, dur
1ng che pace ~s.k.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
BOSTON, YEp. 26.
Reboyted'Insurreeti9n at Nassau.

RebortedIusurection at Nassau.
Capt. Nichols, of the brig Washington, ar.
here from Havana, from whence he sailed
Feb. D. informs that it was currently report
ed, that there had been an insurrection Of the
Blacks at Nassau, w.Providence ond that
al irst the Negroes got possession of the
forts but they were at length defeated and
subdued, after persons being killed on 10th
aides and the usual order was restored.
An unfortunate occurrancc happened on
the evening of the lst instant, In Savannah
nver, the circumstances Of which, as detailed
by Lieut.. Beal, commander at Fort Jackson,
were as follows "A boat was discovered at
tempting TO pass the fort, supposed for the
purpose OF landing Passengers, contrary to
The quarantine regulations and being hailed,
and no answer returned, sho, was fred ovct
her. The boat then attempted to return,
when second shot was fred at her, which
failed TO bring her TO. She then went along
side Of tho ship Resource, Kirby, of New.
York, then at quarantine, which lay about a
mile and half below the fort. After wait.
leg a few minutes, ~ pound shot was fred
at the ship, which carried away her fore,op.
gallant mast--no notice being taken Of this
second shot was fred which cut away part
OF her rigging, bu, produced no compliance.
n third shot was then fired which entered
the bow, and killed a man belonging 10 the
ship. boat was then Immediately dispatch
Cd TO the fort, when the comm andcr deman-
ded TO DC informed what boat went alongside
The ship; Captain Kirby replied that il was
az oyster boats bui Lit. Beal states he knew
her TO be ayawl To the enquiry why tho
ship had refused TO obey or notice the cent?
-nels hire, no satisfactory answer was given.
An interesting Sketch Of the present state
and the militia y force OF the united provinces
OF La Plaa i, given in Niles Register. 1t
appears from this account, given by a gentle.
man OF high rcspectabilily IN that coun,rv,
that there are now 5000 veteran troops al
Bueoos Ayres. This is the army Of reserve,
and is to be augmented TO sooo.-Recrui,.
arc constantly joining il. There is besides a
force of 6ooo well disciplined local militia
The militia cavalry are reviewed once in eich,
days. The patriots arc well supplied with
arms. In Oriental Banda, there are 1000
veterans commanded by Artigas. He has
500 European Spanisrds under guard, three
hundred leagues In the interior, on whom he
threatens to retaliatc the cruclties Of the
Spanisrds towards the patriots. In psrseu,
there are 5000 veterans. In Cuyo there arc
5000 fusilcers, with a numerous snd we'll
disei,!insd militia. The army Of crrs, !.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28


1t we are to believe some late accounts
from Europe, coalition has been proposed
against 'he pirates Of BAtbary, who have SO
long been permitted to attack and pionder, by
turns, every nation in is,endom---By this
coalition, il is Intended, by one grand effort.
10 put an end to the savage depredailons Of
the African robbers--The contingent Of
troops Is stated at 45, 900, with suitable fset
OF ships Of war. -.
We are inclined TO suspect this coali,ionis
only matter Of talk, ga tub thrown our to
the whale," or we may Imagine, tina, the late
brilliant achievements of the American feet
IN the Mediterranean may have shamed the
Christian powers of Europe into such a nea-
sure, which ought to have been accomplish
ed century ago. The English themselves
by means Of their immense navy, could have
performed the noble decd-but the English
government has other obj. cts in view-not
10 redeem the christian captiyes from Tur-
kish slavery, but TO cngross The whole of the
commerce OF the Mediterranean, with The as
slstancc Of their allies, the Algeripes, &c.
With Gibraltar on the one side, and Algiers
on the other side Of the Straits, every other
maritime state could easily be debsrred an
entrance into the Medi,erranean-The en-
trance into this ancient sea, however, was
lately opened by the salan, Decatur, who as
one blow established his owa fsrue, and cx-
al,cd the glo'ies of his countty.-Bah. liner.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28
LUDICROUS METHOD OF SWIND.
LING,

certain class of females in some Of tho
seaport tcwDs so into store ard enquire for
fashionable shoes a quantity Of course 10
handed down, but it universally haftens that
not pair will ti,--having EaoKs 10 their
STOCKINGS, they hang on three or four fair
al once, without much risk o! de,ec,on, as il
Is not very polite Tor gentleman 10 notice e
lady trying on a shoe. BY going from one
store to another, they make it a profitable
business--One Of ,heso ladies Being closely
watched, was lately detected having nine hair
Of shoes seereted in this ingenious manner.
ClneinaaR Gazette.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28

F. To the Editor efthe National .fivoeo.e.
SIR-Plcsse to publish the following letter
to ISAAC SEBRISo. esq. President Of the
Washnyson Benevolent Society:
Ne1v- Yo-k, Fe5 10.
SiR-When joined the Washington BE.
novoleot Society, 1 thought | was 10 be asso.
ciatcd with men who would have deserved
the name Of his disciples, and who wou d have
possessed some gratitude for the services Of
an OLD SOLDIER who loves his country,
and adores the name OF WAsHrSeros, the
farther Of its k5erfirs. have paid some
money for share in your Hall (bu, no more
of that you are welcome TO i,-only say
that Thomas Hdzara is no more member Of
an association which is a buriesquc on bsnev-
oleoce, and ridiculc on politics.
Your obedien, servant,
THOMAS HAZARD.
Ts0se Se5riry, esq.
The representatives Of Virginia have late
ly manifested a proper and highly commen
dablc spirit. They have passed resolutions,
presenting the thauks of The General Assem-
bly,, With e;egsnt swords, 10 several gallant
md distinguished eiFsers, either Of the navy,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-02-28

EXTRACT ofa letter from an officer on board
the Frigafe United States, 10 gentleman
in This city.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14

or otherwise, which was agreed to by the
House. l......
A committee was appointed to enquire
into he exp:drncy Of changing the mode
of compromising the members Of Congress
On this subject, Mr.. Johnson, OF Kentucky,
spoke an hour.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14
WEDNESDAY, DEc. 4

Several petitions were presen,ed-ih.
Residents message WIS divided, and coms
mi.'ees appointed 10 report thereon by bill
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14

dition to an act for the preservation OF Fish
in the bay and river.of Penobscot in fur
Their addition to an act for regulating sc.
the. militia ALI passed different stages oil
reading, and some for engrossing.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14
SOUTH.AMERHA.

Captain Belden, arrived at New.fo,k
from Buenos Ayres and St. Salvador. in.
forms, that on the 10th Oct. a ,repor,
reached the latter place, that the Portu.
guefe expedition had arrived at the mouth
of the river La Plate. He alto oates,
that the Patriots at Buenos Ayres, werl
preparing to celebrate the 9th Of Sep. a,
the Anniversary of their National indie
pendencc.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14

IN SENATE.
MONDAY, DEC. 9.

MONDAY, DEC. y.
The following engrossed bills passed to
be enacted Viz. ~
An additionala act 10 authorize Lottery
for completing the repairs Of Plymouth
Beach,
An act to incorporate the plantation OF
Washington inc a town by the name Of
Brooks.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 6.

FhiLhDcLFHtAs DEC. D.
R0bSery.-Lait evening about 8 o'clock
three fellows vent into the Tavern in
Market treet. above fourth, known by
the name Of the Conoitogoe Wagon.
ana called for mug of beer, The beer
being ditpofed of they handed the land
lord two dollar note to change. Not
having looie Charge enough in his pocket
the landlord drew out a roll of Bank no,es
value between and goo dollars, and
was proceeding to pick OUT the change.
when one OF the fellows very deliberate.
~ threw the contents of his snuff box in,
to the face and eyes of the landlord.
the other matched the roll of Bank note.
out OF his hand and all made off up Mar
ket-itreet. 1t was in vain MIR. Knorr
CROPPED about and haiiooed Robbers anil
Naydsr the thieves got clear off and
have not ilnee been heard Of.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14
TUESDAY, DEC. 10.

A bill for ersctiag Court Of Chaneery,
was reported, referred to the next Legisla-
lure, and ordered to be printed IN the news
DApcIS -.ae-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14

i"res men wee lately executed in Eng
'ana' Tor forgery; and, what was remark
able, Of TWO OF Them it was their wedding,
and OF The third, his birth day.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14

Qa'ek 1raveaing-A. NJ. Richard, lately
asc. nded 5000 feet in balloon i'm Germs-
n.y., and at'er 'raversing the air So English
miles, descended in all hour and IS minute,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14
), A colony Of French Emigrants h
been eftabafhed at Rio aneiro.

Mr.. John r. D. Higgins. face,ious
hair dreaer Of the city Of New Y ork,
lately committed fuicide'at Albany BY
cutting his throat with razor.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14
wkDNEsDAY, DEC. II.


Bills concerning Bsnks: IN addition TO
an act, to transfer the powers ard the duties
Ut The Courts Of Session to the Circur
Court OF Common Pleas, and Tor other pu,-
poses; to empower the Justices ofihe Su-
p'eme Judicial Court to SIT as a Court OF
Chance'y III CERTAIN Cases; ia adj ion to
an aci, 10 prevent fraud in Elections in
addition to the several acts concernine Pro
bate Bonds 10 establish l. ancus,r,sn u n
mary IN Bangor to change lAe pame, q,
certain persons therein men,iens d in aG
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14
CHOCTAW TREATY.

Frszina Prs,her, reached home, in Lau.
rsns county 5 Z. on the slh Of Oct. with
her lost child, both in good health
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14

The Spanifh Loyal Gen. Morillo de.
tends his former blockade Of Carthagena,
&c againit fome complaints Of the Am.
Govt. He in(ilts it was legal. and be-
Gdes, that country has hyperion rights
over place held by resolted subjects.
A Spaniih Officer, in an ofhc,l def.
patch, recommends the declaring Of the
revolutionary ports in the Gulf Of Mexi.
Co n a 0ate of blockade.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-12-14

The 4" Adoentures Of Uncle Sam in /;dreb
Of bis loft honor" has been >ued from the
prels in Connecticut and is full of wit.
fatire and entertainment.