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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25
From the National Infeiligencer.

WashinYfoH, SefH. II.
Lasl Sunday, between 3 aud 10 O'clock
A. NJ. an extraordinary Phenomenon was no
ticec in this city. The Sun was surrounded
with circle, or halo, of the usual diameter,
but uncommonly bright and we'll defined be-
ing tinged, especially in its upper or pesfern
part, With prismatic colors. Anothet circle,
apparently of twice the diameter of IN, frm-
udue halo, exte nded wes,wardly. and passed
through the Sun. This seeondary has, was
sOhife through its whole circumferepec; /; at
lhe same time, a portion Of raiouow, Of
perhaps twenty degrees, appeared in the north
east at about forty degrees above the hsiizon.
While wo are certain tha, these appearances
were the result Of the reflection and fe}rac-
lion Of light, yet canno. conceive Of Any hy-
pothcsis by which we can account for the m
Those halos have been considered az the pre-.
cursors OF tempest and the legitimate
norfh-easter, which has been blowing for TWO
days, 10 a proof of il. II would crafty The
writer Of this, If he could know the extent Of
country in which this penomenon was seen,
and particularly if q rational solution of i,
should be given. Nezy,on has satisfactorily
accounted for tho ordinary rainbow--bu, this
eomhonnd halo is, as far as know, yet who'll
iy unaccounted for by any writer.
r.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25

The sun at that hour bearing about South.
west. The halo immediate y enci'cicing the
sun was sbou tho usual diameter OF those
commonly seen, but uncemmonly bright, bs'
ing tinged in its whole circumference with
prismatic colors, especially on its upper, OF
northeastern limb, where bright mock sun
or (sun dog, as ii is usually called by seamenl
was formed the rays of lighI from which,
formed second halo OF smokey svhife color,
we'll defined in its whole circumference, but
more family as 1t approached the primary
halo on its southwestern limb, whore they
united, the second, being exactly double the
diameter Of the frat this second circle hsv-
ing mock sun, less bright than the FIRST, on
its northwestern, and another on It's southeas
torn limb, on a right line, nearly in that dir
ec,ion from the ono on the primary halo the
ray Of light thrown OF from which, formed
two other circles, double the diameter Of the
second and crossing the primary halo on its
southwestern limb, in the brilliancy Of which
il was lost ! aud crossing the second halo on
its northeastern limb about so degrees from
the horison, where they were we'll defined,
5u, diminished into slight pencils, until they
wore lost as they approached the northsas.
tern part Of the primary halo. The rsys of
light thrown on from Tue concentration oil
these circles at their junction. or place Of eros.
sing In the northeast, formed another and lar
ger circle, (sbost i2o degrees of which was
below tho horison) which crossed the two last
iu fsin, line land lost itsefss approached the
second circle, which il would have touched
if continued, on its southwestern limb.
II would be ptcsumpllon in the writer to
attempt accounting for the causes Of phe-
nomenon in nature, which has remained un-
accounted for by the philosophers Of the pre-
sent and proceeding ages; but it will not be
considered presumption TO premise the eau.
ses Of q phenomenon, Which causes are SO self
evident rs TO have been considered unworthy
the notice Of the Newtons and Franklins and
Rittsnhouses that have gone before u.. Halos
or circles around the sun, or moon, have al
ways been considered as the precursors of
rain, (or snow il in the winter season) and
there is scarcely an old woman in the country
who will not predict the number Of hours TO
elapsc before falling weather, by the number
Of stars visible within circle about the noon
The rain bow is formed by the reflection
aud refrae,ion Of the suns rays on the falling
giobular particles Of rain. Halo. sbou, the
.un or moon ara formed by the refrsciion of
no rays Of light on a medium moro dense
than tho atmosphere without any rsnse.i0n ~
in the rainbow.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25

been scntts gaol for debt, can possibly be IN.
troduccd, more injurious TO the good order OF
society, and less suecessful in the purpose
for which il is applied, than that Of imnufing
thousands within the walls Of loa,hsome pfi'.
ony.
The Fleet, the Bench, and many other
prisons in this kingdom OF less celebrity, are
they NOT scpulchres for the uoior,unaie, re-
treats for the designing, and bIo,s to the lib
erty of Britons
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25
SOUTH AMERICAN NEWS.
FROM HaYdN.tI.

The sch. .dnteiohe, Capt. PoeTRR, arrived
| AT Charleston, left Havana on the I'd inst
The Havana papers (says the Southern Pat
rioD contain no news, nor can any be furnish.
ed there by conversation, which is wisely res.
tricted iu that legitimate government. A
Spanish gentleman, passenger IN the Ante
ope, informs Us, that as far % he could gath
or the in,ima.ion of publick feeling, the cause
OF tho Patriots, throughout South A me RIGA,
was gaming ground, He thinks however,
they still have great difficulties TO encoun,er--
difficulties th5, arise not SO much from the
operations OF the Royal arms, or the preva-
lencc OF Royal icelipg--as the want oil dis
cipline and instruction among the Patriots
themselves. Numbers that come over to the
Patriots from the Mountains and the interior
are but semi.savsge, an unarmed and in,ract-
able race and the recruits from the island
and ses.ports arc generally the most vicious
parts OF society. Itwould require, be Justly
observes, much time, patience, and knowledge
OF human nature, 10 form these motley mate-
rails into proper effective forces, and 10 bend
them TO the hand of command. 1t would re-
quire much Aore time and combination of
very favorable circumstances, to IN ske them
apt, and sensible 70 the glory Of the cause and
bodied
Nevertheless, there is happy association
OF abilities in the Patriot leaders, which
promises an early victory over these opposing
eauses--and which, if perseveringly exerted,
will finally lead to the establishment OF lib
eral government. BeLIvAR (whow as not
wounded, or very siieatsiy, in the descent
upon Carrsccas) is a gentleman Of high and
honorable feelings Of courage and activity.
He has embarked all his wealth, which was
considered AZ immense, an the grea, cause in
which he is Engaged. BRAvo, is a man of
greater experience, and OF extensive military
knowledge. BRIoS, the Admiral, is q
Ftenchman, man Of valor and an excellent
seaman. With the combined moral strength
Of such leaders--f the S. Americans can once
overcome that species OF Jealousy which seems
to DO nationally Spanish, and soften down
that ferocious and bssty temper, which has
resulted from thar ignorsnce of humane feel
ings, in which priestcraft and vile govern.
mens have kept them so long-,hey will in.
evitably be victorious. The axe, however,
must be pu, to the root +; for little will be gain.
cd by tho successes Of the Patriots over the
Roya!ists, unles> they also achieve victory
over ignorance, brutality and superstition.
Gen. NINA, who was lately at Philadelphia,
has been 10 Terra Firma, and raised 1000
men. l; was his intention to proceed 10 Gu.
ba, where his cause had some powerful sdvo.
Gates.
The Patriots lost 1900 men 10 the attack.
on Caracsss. IL was believed another expe-
di,ion would be undertaken against that place.
DoN AfopAcA, the late Governor Of Ha-
vsna, who had embarked for Mexico, Of which
province he was appointed Vlce.Roy, had
put into Vera Cruz, and he and bis sui, were
there dsIsinsd prisoners.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25

heir csrsoss al The said town OF The
st. John, or stthe basin of tho canal
rondplet, sdjoining inc city of New.Or-
under the snies and regulations pre-
/6ed b. law.
See. .. hsG be HJavfhsr erGefed, That so
much of the sixth section of the act Of Con.
gress, passed on the Gath day of February,
ono thousand eight hundred and four, entitled
"An act for laying and collecting duties on
imports and tonnage, within tho territories
seded 10 The United States by the thirtieth of
April, one thousand eight hundred and three
between the United States and the French
Republic, and Tor other purposes" as 10 con-
irsry to this act, is hereby repealed.
April 26. lai6-.lpproved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25

!. Another Cha,leslon paper states, hat tLe
iohabitsn,s of Cuba, weie ripe for rerolt.--
Parties were said TO be forming IN dihefep-
Quarters OF the islsnd asd en- organized opt
position TO the authority CT Ferdinand was
daily expected. 1t was also rumofed, wbeh
the Antelope sailed, that 1ooo men under Tho
commend Of . popular General, were about 10
land open the island and attack he city OF
Hasan. How far these rurnors are 20 be re-
lied upon, We cannot say; but il he's been
long known that srcng feeling OF discen-
tent against The mother county existed IN
in Cuba ard the reported srsmpi 10 shut
the island, may have blown these disecn,en,s
into fame.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25
For Me X. 4. Republican.

Z The above described phenomenon was OBJ.
served at this place on the same day, Sunday
Sept. 9Th, between the hours Of 2 and inthe
afternoon, duration of its appearance about 40
or so minutes the annexed sketch was dc.
lineated at the time by acisai observation.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-09-25
ZN7ERESTIhG ARTICLES.

LONDON, .fug. Is.
An article from Brussels stated, thai no
means are neglected 10 accelerate the organ
izatio0 of the French army.-To accomplish
this important object. officers of all ranks, who
haze served under Bonapar,e, and have not
too grately distinguished themselves as enc
mics 10 the present Government, arc called
into active service. The Duke of Fetrc
has also resolved to give important commences
TO a certain number OF Generals in whom the
old army had particular confidence. Ii is
pretended that by this measure the French
army will in two months receive an addition
of loo, 900 old soldiers.
In France the u,mos, vigilance Is at pres
eat exercised to exclude Euglish rnerchan-
die. Examinations are as vigorously made
- 10 tho time Of Bonspar,e, and inspectors
for that purpose have been appointed, with
tho most extensive powers. This new sys-
tenn is already felt as hardship by even In.
glish passengers.
Ii is now rumored, that In consequence of
the French government neglec,ing TO pay
the stipulated contributions, the allied mon
archs have determined to indemnify them
selves, by retaining in sovereignty the Freneh
fsrtresses which they now hold 10 trust.
The Brussels papers state, on the suihor'
ity Of letters from Paris, that il is the in,eu-
ton Of the French government to raise go. 900
men BY conseripsion, in tho month Of Sep
tember, for the purpose of regulating, 10 de-
hniiive manner, the organization Of the army.
The royal tobacco mandatory Of Toulouse,
France, has been damaged to ,he amount e 10 nj.
ions ef francs, by FIRE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10
SAVANNAH, February l.
SPIRITED

This day, the subscription books, for es.
tablishing bank in this city, to be called
the Bank Of the State Of Georgia, were O.
pened at 10 O'Clock, and before 1 O'Clock,
1926 shares were subscribed, and the
books closed BY the charter Of the bank.
the commissioners at Savannah we're no!
at liberty to receive subscriptions for more
than 300 shares--so that 5,625 shar's
mere are subscribed for than AUTHORISED
TO remedy this, we understand that the
commissioners intend to apportion the
shares amongst the subscribers but in
what ratio we have not been able to learn
a Thousand shares more IN ght have been
subscribed, if the commissioners had mt
deemed If inadvisabie to receive them
1t is with degree Of pleasure that We
record the above facts-such a spirit a.
lone was wantiag to make Savannah what
its warmest friends could wish.
( Republican,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10

Ing on the concurrence in the amendments
made in ccmmltice--
MIR. Lyon delivered speech Of about
an hour'in length, against tie BIZ. and a.
6ainst the necessity of Legislation oil the
subject; to whom MIR. Forsyth briefly
replied.
ne question on concurring in the a
mendments winch so 20 substitute the bill
winch hrst passed this house, il lieu of
the oenate's bill, was then decided as fol-
Tvs:
For the amendments 81
Against then 20
And, thus amended, the bill was or
dered to be engross,d for third read
ing.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10

es Of tho Legislature, With others from a.,
cry part of tn state assembled at Ros.o.
last we k. and it gives us pleasure to ~
assured that 10y letters from New Ham,
shire, the same opinion and determina,1n
pervades that state.
Nov, if New-England, COMPREHENSIVE
one and half million of people, scatterei
ovar five independent States, at this time
having but three republican Senators ana
as macy Representatives, can have litte
or no VOICE III the selection of candida,s
for the Presidency-being regenerated next
year, and having the choice of Electors. i
wall remain to he seen, whether the Eas.
tern States will have no choice in the Pre-.
s'dent, let tine candidate now selected be
whom he may. II.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10
FOREIGN.
ny the Cara, at Sppannah. ]
PROJET DELOT.

hOJlB III ttAJAs
infringing he u. de RicheielSs SbescdJ
Louis, by the Grace of Cod king OF
Frahce and Navarro, to all present and 70
come greeting:
Our council Of state being consulted, We
have ordered and order, that the projet de
ioi, the tenor Of which follows, shall De.
presented in orr name TO the chamb'r Of
ceputEs by our minister secretary ct STATE
ior foreign affairs, our minister secretary
Of state for the department of justice ana
keeper Of the seals Of France. our minister
secretary # state for the department Of
The interior our minister secretary Of state
Tor the department IF war, our minister
secretary Of state Of The department Of TIC
marine, and our minister So cretary OF siat|
Tor T. e department # general polio whom
we charge TO expiain Ere motives and sup
port the DIS Ussion If ia.
ART. !. Full aud con,plcte amnesty IS
granted to ali chose who, either directly
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10

Monree cannot lie questioned. even 10y these
who are disposed 10 thwartit. The argu-
ment OF state claims. therefore, OF whatcv-
err weight il ought to be, can have no inf'u-
erce on this occasion, since 1t is generally
dsclaimed By those who alone have shew
OF right to urge it.
Never having ourselves hcsitated for
moment about preference of the person
who should be called To this Important trust,
and confident of the coincidence OF our
views IN this respect with the general Sc
timent, we h.Ve maintained silence so far I;
and should not now have departed from it
but tor the humiliation Of the country with
REPORTS, in regard to movements 1t the seat
| OF government cn this subject, wh CHI were
| so secretly Conducted, that the New York
| papers gave Us the first iItimation OF them.
| These arc either false or true, wholly or
! IN degree. That they are essentially false,
| we have the satisfaction to believe. Ifthey
We're trnc, we should be alarmed for that
unity of the Republican party which aone
constitutes its strength. But, these pubh-
| cations prove at least, if nothing els, that
Efforts are making to sow divisions and dis
sentious among the Republican party. -
Were we to suffer these rumors TO pass uo-
noticed, our silence might be Justly itnpu-
ted to ~ Indifference on this subject, VIII CHI
We Should be the last to feel Ii S tn re-
tore we have hastily offered to our readers
| these few ideas.
Wch've purpose'y avoided Speaking OF
TIE Vice Presidency nol because we con
s'der 1t urimportane but because ia that
particular we have not formed an opinion,
and are entirely Wiling to abide Icy the Sc
lection which shall b. made by the Repub-
lean party, their will being therein clear
ly expressed. .N9t. Intel.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10
rcoMNrrNrCArIoN1

When an enquiry was made of DR.. Blob,
whether he was authorised to assert, that
Mr.. Crawford would not serve in the Office
OF President if nominated and elected by the
Republican party, and which is said to
have given rise to n note published in the
Weekly Gazette, it may be due to DR. BIB
tn observe. that his answer was accompa-
MED by remarks which left no doubt that it
was his sincere desire that Mr. CIR wforci
shout, not be put in competition for toe
Presidency. T5id.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10

Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of Ten. who was pre-
vented from attending the Senate for about
two weeks, by an injury received in MS
wrist, occasioned by his horse falling under
hi'n on the icy street, has So far recovered
as to resume his seat in that body.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10

metie. The odd dollars and cents are onse that ,
t may be more simple. The present revenue o,
Virginia, We vii say, is milion q all chat itisa
boye, w'll make my position 50 much the stronger
That nillon is iow decreasing in value at the rste
al Is per cent Der GRrIgn. This bonus will sag-
ment the revenue to S .040,0O0 which will depre-
crate per cent per 0fiiitn. Now million depre-
eating } is per cent. annually, will in j years
bring INTO the treasury tae sum OF $ 5,6T6,7i6
a,n. i,O4O,OO0 depTeciliiny AZ >
per cent, annually, viii brig s.6sl, $50
SO TAI the bonus is gam OF i,i3i
But the four next years the milli-
on will bring s.iS7.,72
a,i i.'aOOUO vii! bring but 2,9gl,9lO
loss therefore is produced in
these years b the bonus OF Iss,s22
and in the four next Years nil
lion will bring Q.774,i4s
and the l,0A0 900 will bring but 2,5o9,5oO
loss therefore occurs in these
years vi ssA,ei5
But, then IN repair these losses there is annually
thrown INTO the treasury the SUN Of . 10000 de
prec'atr'g however per cent annually. In the
tour Inst years. il will bring into the treasury the
sum cf - III GAO
Which added to the gain OH
the first four years above, makes Ii5144
ihe next torr years II brings ti5,050
Which ad,cd to the las; gain
makes eGOl94
The loss however in these years
by depreciation was found rs IL
bovc Io5 Q-o
So that the clear ga;n pn,iI
now il but 6&o7o
In the next four wears it brings 95,90O
ihese gains added, make 100, S72
but The loss on these years by
depreciation was 3Si9iS
So that the horrs vith its atom
dsn' depreciation o. the other re-
venae produces IN the whole
twelve years a clear and totI
loss OF COL or
Though the period is here divided into terms OF
tour years. the separate animal losses and gains are
preserved throughout.
BESIDES, the Is ofa CENTS left out IN all the cal
cu''tions ri the 100000. which Is computing the
depreciation on'y at 2-5 per cent, annually, which
makes the toss less than in realty it will be.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10

KNoXvILLE, January %.
General Jackson arrived here on Mon
DAY evening last, and left town III Tu-sdey
morning, for his sidence in Davidson
county.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10
CONGRESS-.

IN SENATE.
1Tnrdnu Eshr,,n,.,

Monday, Fs6rua.y 5.
Mr.. Harper, from Maryland, appeared
and took his scat.
The Senate was principally occupied to,
day on Executive business.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-12

considered as a stimulus for the living /
|emuate the virtues OF the deceased Il
Jail the various relations Of husband, ia
Their, neighbor, citizen and merchant, tn
conduct of the deceased was eminentl'
affectionate, friendly and exemplary.
He has left an amiable wife, to mou
the privation of his many virtues. aut
several Young children, whose consola
ton for the loss ola tender parent, mus
be derived from higher source than thi,
world can affard.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-12
WHAT is RELIGION ;

1t is not hlina attachment 70 seeta-
riaa principles It is not an oaerhea Cd
zeal to propagate the peculiar teuets eff
Luther or Caivia-it is not gong to
meeting building churches. and paying
well the priest Nat Keeping the SAB
oath strictly, ard violating the laws Of
God aud man oil the rest Of The week
thus straining at snat & swalIowing a
catnel. Bat it is tirm, rafional belief
IN the power, wistlanl, love & goodness
of God, manifested III the works ef Gree
alton and .tedcm3tian--A coEtempt 0.
the pleasure, which the world folIow-A
hope in fatuTity-love of Gai and man
Doing as We would be done br-in short
III is exactly what ST. James SAYS Pure
Religion ard indebted before God and
tie Father IS this 20 visit the uidow
and the fstherl2ss, and to keep ourselves
isom the wn,ld' Purity Of
aeaft aad beneyolence Of ceaduct.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-12

Ulstrict of oiaAbia. to wifi:
iiE IT REMEMBERED, That on
the fifth day OF December, in the tor
ty-hrst year Of the independence Of
70 the u. states eff America, WILL
- AN CIR INCH, of the said district,
hath deposited in this Office the title
OF book, The right whereof be
claims as author, III the words FOL.
lowing to wit:
/" Reports of Cases argued & adiudscd
{ in the Supreme Court Of the U. States,
Z in Februars term. 1914. Vol. WILL
s. BY WILLIAM'CRANeH, chiefju
g Of the Circuit Court Of the district Of
q Columbia Potius Ignoratio juris iiti.
|. giosa est, guam scientia.
$ Cic. de legibus. dial. i.",
In conformity to the act ct the Con-,
gress Of the United states. intiiuled " Aar
act for the encouragement of learning,
by securing the copies OF maps. charts
AID books, TO the authors and proprietors
of such copies, dueins the times therein
mentioned"
6. DENEAIE.
Clerk of the District OF Colombia.
e November % 2aw4%
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JOHN LITTI,EJOHN,
British and Am stationary.

British and Am stationary,
&c.
Recently received be the General Smith
from Lirerpoot. & otner arrivals from
the Nnrtbward-
A complete assortment Of NE atoge.
Consisting OF
HOT PRESSED iJiio glarto and letter
paper
tmeo'. and Lang stroth's best white and
pink ditto
Best and coainoH fooscap ditto
Royal wrapping, leg book s blue pamph.
let ditto
Drawing paper Of all sizes
Red Morocco pocket bocks ditto
\ la'ge and handsome assortment OF II.
dies ditp and Unread cases
sses skin tablets
;athenaticai Instruments
Gumer's scale. ard diyidefs
ReeYes'> coIors IL boxes g single cakes
best black lead anil cames' hair pencis
! y pa;ais 70 csif5ttc
~ alden British black aud red irk
powder
Best metican Tito Japan and fidia i,k.
lCloGt's durable do; quills Of all sorts
Ned-s ond'> Egyptian and glass ink
stands: sewte' AMI pocse' ditto
great vatiett OF elegant pen knives and
scle>ars
Iouoeriiiir red and bach sealing wax, wa
ters. wafer seas. ponnce and sand
boxes silver pencjt cases, black
lead crayoHs. Iadie,' dressing and
tidy boxes. t0stOise.heIi. enafrlI'd
and painted, bank, PLAYING ADD Vi
sting cards. geographical DC. tooth
brushes and charcoal dentifce, ve-
ry best White Chapa4-pate needles
assorted, snPerfnc ivory combs, tor
teiSeshelI ditto, fine toned German
flutes viii books of distraction.
D.AFLF EFFECTED,
A large assortment of Tie latest Music,
both songs ..nd pieces; very best Romaa
and German violin strings cisrinetts sd,
| 9Th ana 9Th, flutes aid Aaseo!cts.
For sale by
Jcnles Kennedy e Son.
November 5 eoSw