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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
THE SEASON.

We ore glad to learn that the damages,
com int,ed by The locust, and other insects,
which have appeared this sessop, sre not so
great, as was apprehended or so general, 40
to preclude the hope Of q plentifoi harvest.
Among other observations on this subject,
we have perhaps the wiseu saying, "fhos Q
season Of insects is The sras0n IF clenfy."
A Farmer has lately mentioned to o., that
he has experienced for u season or Two, the
very bes, etfec, from the applicayich Of Two
or three spoonfols of the following mixture,
to each hill OF Corn, about the time of its
coming up, or little after "a bushels Of
,pen, ashes, one do, Of Stacked limo, and half
a bushel Of plaster He is strongly Of opin.
ion that bushels Of ashes would be better:
and is making the experiment. This may
be rev end valuable information TO. some,
though perhaps familiar TO others.
Phiiad. hSte,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
Bp Dail.
aALTIMoRE,MAY ~.

BALTIMORE, NAY %.
THE HIRVESI.-On this subject, our
accounts have, until within few days, been
very unpromising. But we Lave no hesita.
,ion IN declaring il our opinion, that in
some cases these particulars were exaggerated.
We now state with pleasure, that The har-
YEA, generally, if presen, appearances be al
lowed full weight will be uncomonly hrodue-
Hue. In Consequence of this belief, the
price OF grain Is falling from
Pennsylvania, the western part in particular,
are very flit,cring; and the Papears in Geor-
gia, mention the reduction in the price of
corn, which h Is attributed to the prospect Of
very abundant crops.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
wop cEsTru, NAY 20


We mentioned in our last, that the wor ms
were destroying The grss. in the vicinity Of
this town. Since tha, time we have under
stood, tha, "yrsss alone" will not satisfy their
greedy s:omachs.-.Th are busily employ
cd in the gardens and fields, 10 destroying
mos, kinds of vegetables. Many field, Of
corn have been entirely cut down, and in
some instances we had heard Of Spring grain
being essentislly injured by them.
We cannot however but hope that their
race is almos, run--and that plenty will yet
crown the hopes of The husban1msn. We
pavs fell confidence in the mercy OF an all.
wise God, and do not doubt that We shall
have an sbundsrr hsrves, the p'esent season.
The rain with which we s-e now blea in-
spi-cs new hope in the breast OF the iarroe,.
and our op,nion corresponds with toa, 60
many of our friends, tha, soaking -ain viii
arrest the progress Of the wo-rr', and tbe'
the field, Upon which they have dep-eSN'ed
will ye, furnish food for cur csi:lc.-%srs.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04

TIE Bisek Tsrm, OF hich some a:eoInt
was given in our last, has raysged the pas.
tures in the County of Middiesex, and in ths
northern and eastern paris of this County.
In this towo, We undersisnd, il has attach.
ed some fields of grain /; but we have nct
heard that The destruction Of the grain is
very conside rsble. Notwithstanding tho
drearv appearance which the pastures haya
exhibited for week pest, il is the opinon Of
many ,hs, the copiou. fall of rain VIII ich cem.
meuced yesterday morning, will no, onIy
restore their verdure, bu, effee,ually check
the further progress of the worm.
WorcesIer Ccz.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
cHARLEaToN, NAY II.

BY an in'e.!iesut gentleman who sriverd
yesterday from Port.au. Prince, we learn,
that abou, the 22d Of April, the Anne rcan
Consul, Mr.. TAyLER, left thai place having
previously struck his flag and resigned his
situation, On account of the cargo Of an
American brig having been eonde mned BY
Pk'rIov. Wha, wSe the grounds OF this
conde rnation we have not learnt.
By the same source we gain the in,elli-
gcnce, tina, the Cs,,haeenean (or independ.
ent pfiVsteersmep, are much inccnsed at tho
Haytian Governmc cp,, 10 consequence OF their
having condemned and sold several Spanish
prizes, sen, ia by them. These cruisers had
therefore declnted and commenced hostili-
ties against PErIoN, and i, was understood
they had already captured two or three ,chs.
under tho Hsytian fug!!
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04

TIE Form We hear from our neigh.
bours, complaints OF q continuance Of tho
ravages which are made ameng the corn,
grain and grass, by the same worm and Fly
which are ex,enoing their depredations IN
many parts of Massachusetts. Many Of tho
garden Vegetables in this town are entirely
eaten up by this insect. Ashes and Lime
have been recommended as the bes, meaps
Of destroying this enemy Of man. The spe-
Gle Of Locus, which is doing SO much injury
among the grass in Mas.ao husstis, Is TN.
doubtedly this same wor m in a different stage
of its growth. Its size in this town is said,
to be in length, not less than an inch and not
larger than small knitting needle. It's gen.
eric name is the "grub worm" Its rsvse-
es have in former years been arrested BY .
heavy lain.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
NORFOLK, MAY Il,

Wheat.--Wc have heard II stated that the
Wheat generally in the lower par, Of this
state promises TO be more abundant this year
than it has been for many years before. In
some few Instances the growth has been
s,insed, not as bas been reported, by the Hes
sian Fly, but owing 10 its having been soR.n
SO late IN the season as TO be prevented by
frost, from taking roo, efFec,ually. We
mention this upon infor nation, which if it be
correct must, in a great measure, remove
the apprehensions OF short crops, excited by
the reported appearance Of the Hessian Fly.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
Improved,
JAMES MADISON

AN ACT authorising the set,lemen, Of ,he
accounts oi Flsvil Sabin, deceased
BIZ ia enacted by hs Senate and R9vse o.
Rehreseniatires Of the United SAFES Of diner
iea, in Congress assembled, Thar the addi,
ional accountant OF the Department, Of War,
DC, and he is hereby authorised, to adjust ana
settle the contingent recruiting account OF
Lieutenant Flavil Ssbin, with his admins
traitor, Joseph Holland, in such manner as
he nsy Judge to he just and equitable.
March !, isiy--App-oved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04

AN ACT freeing from postage ell letters
and packets 10 and f. ON James Madison.
BE IL enccfed BY The Senai- and House Of
RettresentGsipes cf The United Ssates Of .1nie-
riea in Congress assembled, That all letters
and packets 10 and from James Madison, now
President Of the United States, after the ex
piration of his term Of office, aod during his
life, shall be carried by the mail free Of post
age.
March /, lsl7.-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
AMHERST, (N. H. May -.
THE SEASON.

From various parts Of our country we
have distressing accounts of the ravages OF
the fly, and the worm. The cut-worm,
which usually infecrs our gardens, has sp-
peared in them here in upusual quantities
this season, and have destroyed the most OF
the vegetables in some.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT for the relief of Pa,k Holland.

BEr enacted bv fhe Senate aud House y
Representatives. Of fhe Urifed Sfats Of .f-c
,iea IA Congress assembled, Tha, the Seere
,sry Of the Treasury be, and he is hereby
authorised and directed to discharge from
imprisonment Pstk Holland. who is now cor
hasi IN prison at Cssiine; pnds. sn exeeu-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
SALEM. MAY, 22.


CLEOPATRA'S BARGE.
Extract or q irnev from Mr. George CrOqqn-
inshie!d on board Cleoh0srG's Barge, 20 his
friend in Salem, dated
FAYAL, APRIL S4.
"I have the pleasure Of acquainting you
with my progress thu. far. My vessel fuzzy
answers my expectation, end the mode in
which she is rieged far surpssses it. -
hours after our departure We mot with gale
OF wind from the n. z. that lasted nine hours,
brought our vessel under fore-sail, clcse-
reefed topsail, main-stay sail and reesed
mainsail-2 hours after heavy snow fell,
which compelled US to take in the main-sail,
the wind at that time having veered points
northerly, she then being in the trough Of the
sea, going g Roots, and peSfeetIy dry and
easy-met with no in Jury. have good
crew, aad they enjoy themselves perfectly!
BosTor, Msy 81.
Rfelanehoiy-On Monday last, a party OF
eleven persons, principally selongipg 70
. Rcxbury, wen, down below on fishing ex-
cursion. Ia the afternoon, they were upset
by a sudden .ousll. BY the humane md
active exerions Of Mr.. Tewksbury and his
son, a lad about eighteen years Of sge, vhs
resided on Dear lslspd, seven OF the suffer.
er. we're saved.
The following are the names OF the whole
party :-Thomss Currier, John Humph'ys
stephen Jsekmsn, Willism Brewer Chsriea
Yields, Rolls, black boy, Benjamin Tayess
Eluha Toby. wi',iam Frcs,, snd Mie6feS
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
IN ACT to provide !or reports Of ,hs deeis.

IN ACT 10 provide Tor reports OF the decis
ions OF the Supremr Court.
De IL enacted by Me Sent'< and House Of
Rehresertasipes tfne Uai,ed S.afes Of .dme-
ria in Coagress assrmbied, That the report
sr who shall, from time 10 lime, be appoint
sd BY the Supreme Court of the United
States, 30 report It's decisions, shall be eni.
tled 10 receive from the treasury Of the
United States, as an annoal compensation
for his services, the SUN Of ] thousand dol.
Jars: ProIided, neperfheless, The said CON.
pen,s,ion shall not be paid unless the said
reporter shall print and publish, or cause TO
81 printed and published, thc decisions Of said
Court, made during ths timo he shall act as
such reporter, within six montlts after such
decisions shsllbe made, & shall deliver eieb.
~ copies ofthe decisions,s SO printed xpublish.
cd, TO the Secretary Of State, without tpy ex.
pence to the United States, and which capies
shall be distributed as follows, 10 wit: to Tho
President OF the United States, the Judges ot
the Supreme Court, u the Judges OF The Dis
trict Courts, the Attorney. General Of the y.
s. the Secretary Of State The Secretary Of the
Treasury, the Secretary Of Wharf.-The Secretary
of Navy, the Comptroller of the Treasury,
sho Postmaster General, the Commissioners OF
,he Revenue,thc Com missioner of lhe Gencr-
~ A~"hN oh~S1 VIZ S"H VA wv oS'S'oi NS''i-
tories OF the ". States, the Secretary of the
Senate, Tho Clerk Of the House of Repre-
sentatives, the Auditor of the Treasury, the
Register of the Treasury, the Treasurer of
the United States, the Paymaster General,
the Accountants of tho War and Navy De-
psaiments, and to the Commissioners Of the
0aVy, one copy each, and the residue sf said
copies shall De deposited in, and become part
,f the Ibrntv Of Conpress
Seen. Ind be n Jhrfhrr enacted, That in
ease Of the death, resignation or dismssion
from Office Of either Of the officers before
mentioned, the said copies Of the decisions
delivered 10 thcm as aforesaid, shall belong
90, and be delivered up. TO their respective
successors In the said Office
Sec. .. fnG Be isJnrther enacted, That this
act shall be and continue in force for three
ycars, snd no longer.
March ,, lsl7--Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04

,.on i,,aed from tie bis,ri,t Sour, Of the
United States for the District Of Maine, pro.
vided, that nothing herein contained shall be
construed TO exempt any property which he
may hereafter acquire from ,he satisfaction
OF he said debt and costs.
March !, lsl7.-Approyod
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
TUT FP'O'NHI
JAMES MADISON.


BE IL eaac,rd BY the Senate and HOnss of
Rehresen eSVers yf tbe United States u .1me.
rta in Cong csc assembled, rhat the Secte-
,ary of Wa be, aod 0e is hereby, directed TO
nlace the following named persons on the
DC ,ion list Of invalid pen, oucrs Of the Unit
ed States, who shalt be entitled TO md receive
nen,ions according TO the rates, and comtnru.
cip, AZ tho times, he rcin after IN sniiohed that
is say;
JsAnson Cook, at the rate Of four dollars
Yer nonh, TO commence on the twcnty sew
shth Of November, one thousand eight hun
dfed and 81 x,een
Joseph Wilkinson, at the rate OF eight tol.
lars per month, tn commencc on the twenty
y third day Of December, one thousand eight
hundred and sixteen.
William Maxwell, at the rate Of four dol
lars Der month, TO commence on the eighth
uf October, one thousand eight hundred and
sixteen.
Elisha Lester, at tho rate Of eight dollars
uor month, TO commence on the fifth OF No
vembc,, ooe thousand eight hundred and six-
teen.
Daniel Colony, at the rate OF four dollars
-, month, to commence on the first OF Au
aust. one ,houscnd eight hundred and sixteen,
Rcn;auin Halle, at the rate oi tour dollars
per ,nontk, to commence on the filth of De.
:cmber, onc thousand eight hundted and ht-
seen.
John H,ncy, ut the rate OF four dollsrs'per
rnonth, 20 commence on the fifteenth ot Octo'
Se-, ooe thousand eight hundred and sixt,eo.
Criah Warren, at the rate OF ionr doliats
rcr month, ,o com mmence on the fifth OF De-
nomber, one thousand eight hund ed and ak
Nen.
Jonethan u. Carrier, at the rate OF four dof-
lars pcr month, TO commence on the twenty
eighth Of February, one thousand eight hun
6red and sixteen,
John Myers, at the rate Of Ave dollars thir
~ three and third cents per mon'h, to com
ync1ce on the fifteenth OF November, one
thousand eight hundred aud sixteen.
James Newberry, at the rate ot four dol
lars per month, to commence on ne nine
teenb Of April, one thousand eight hundred
and sixteen.
William Arnold, at the rate of four dollar,
per month, TO commence on the twen'y-third
Of October, ono thousand eight Hundred and
sixteen.
R.I.Lowry, at therstc Of eight dollars ADD
hfty cents per month, 10 commenee on the
eleventh Of February, one thousand eight hun
dred and sixteen.
Jesse M'Annally, at the rate at eight dol
lars per month, to commence on the eigh-
,een,h Of July, one thousand eight hundred
and fourteeo.
Aipheus Hill, at the rete OF eight dollars
per month, TO commence % the first OF Jan
usry. one thousand eight hundred and sixteen.
Leroy Jones, " the rate OF five dollars and
thir,y.two cents per month, TO commence on
the filth Of November, ono Thousand eight
hundred aod sixteen.
William Wilson, at the rate Of four dol
iars per ncuth, TO cormeuce on the hfb OF
Nov mber, one thousand eight hundred and
siy,crn.
John M'Clare, q, The rate OF four dollars
per month, 20 cnnr,cnce on the cnth o. Scr
;rnbe! one thousand eight bundled and six
teen.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-01-22

With the exception Of the unusual and
sxiensise biights Of tic season inst past.
The fsntfsI distress now ish or q ereas psrl
ot y stisssi, islihs natural result oi war
a var Of greet msgaisudx occasions tie
snhic'.on ~ double portion Of misery upon
community, both II he Period of lis Gem
nsncsmtns. and Ut the period Of iss scrmi.
nation. Nasn such war commences ii
producers shock which prossisits thou.
sands u an instant Iss mere declssstion
as ceath Warrant 10 the circumstances.
- wei a. Tie lives Of musgitudes, more es-
pecAsiiy IS respects commgfcisl nation.
Many arc 81 once disappointed OF thsir hen.
sss hopes, obstgucted In their lawful bnsl-
nesa o. bereit III their fortunes. In the
progress OF lhe var new tracts arc explor
CO and troddsns and vast npmbess embark
their 81 in schemes and projects altogether
suited 10 the existing state OF things so
that The chnngt wrought by tic return Of
peace brings TO them dismay and ruin
Ibis - the naturAl course of things; and
perhaps fewsr on the whole Rave been ruin
q ~ their Circumstances by the FIST shock
VI wsF, than blythe aiterclsp experienced q.
tho period oi ITS termination. Each drs.
Woys Is thousands, and It's tens Of thou.
sands
Moreover, IN modern times the expenses
OF war are betrayed with vast sums obtain
cd on credit. Millions upon millions are
borrowed TIL the mass Of The pecuniary cap.
iial OF slae nation is embraced by govern
ment, which scatlrrs Ii abroad m al direc-
lions. Hence, during war, money, for the
most part, i unusually plenty. But when
peace returns the money vsnishes from the
sight OF the people al large.-Where is il
gone II has gone into the Golfers of The
eunaing few, who know how 10 aysil them.
selves Of 50 fue opportunities. With the
people there IS no longer flush Of money
but deasth. AT the same time the people
- become deb.or--debtc IN on immense
smount TO the government, which now be.
gins vigorously TO demand back what il had
scattered abroad,togeiher wilhinteres, upon
every dollar. This puts The people 10 evil
plight, OF which war, not peace, Is the pro-
curing Cause.
10 compare great things with small, sup
pose TWO men oil large landed interests COM
oated esch other in an expensive law suit,
and that friends on both sides supplied them
plenteously with cash 10 carry il on--noi
gratuilously, however, bot in consequence
OF having firm mortgage Oh their free
lolds for The payment OF the principsl and
interest. During the tendency of the law
suit thsy have an unusual flush Of money,
but no sooneriis IL over, than (if they come
out even handed) they both perceive that
their money is gone 10 fil the pockets of
the oficers ofthe court, and themselves to
be lying under the burthen OF heavy debt
They feel indeed no pecuniary embarrsss-
men, Till the suit is ended, but, the suit is,
nevertheless, the procuring cause of that
pecvniary embarrassment which they SO
soreiy feel afterwards Cohn. Courauf.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-01-22
IfASONH.

% Thurfday The lsth inn Ms,s.is Es7 10 Brun-
iwick. erected for the accommodation of Um,.
ed Lodge. ADD difplaying much architectural tate
and fimpiicity wss dedicaied 10 the Grand Mai
ter o.the aniverfe and 10 maionry sgreesbly TO
the ancient forms and uf ges Of the fraternity
The ceremonies on this insereliing location, were
OF the moR reverensial and Imprellve nature /:
evincing the neceai Of holding an in'ercouhs
wash TIA, being whole blslings are rsquiEts Tor
The iuseeisfni completion Of every Undertaking
On cIohrg the solemaities of dedication, grand
proesihca was formed, which moved in mslonie
order 10 the dwelling houle Of the II w. Jonathan
Page where the brethren Of he fraternity sarsook
Of an erser.airmsn lsrvsd up With elegance and
talle.
The sztIsfzctiors Of the day were DOT interrupt
Cd BY a1y naplszfanf Occurrences, fcr acfuafed bv
iriendahip are hrosheriy love, permanent union
- sisah!ifhed among Malons, Witch infpres CT.
inssrelaed henevolencs ard di1eaiaales peace, hzr
mony ard ecnssrsnens. througa the various at
Eceiatiens Of The Erssernity. vIsiTER.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-01-22


.ftrocious and uaadtrol crime.--The follow
ing extraordinary case Of the most atrocious Of
crimes, h2s lately come 10 our knowledge. For
liz correctness in every particular we cannot
vouch, but The mournful intelligence has been
received from so many directions, that We are
inclined TO believe il substantially correct.
The public will recolect, that some @ or 10
years ago, man by the name ofJesse Mood,
was executed in this town for having. as was
al that time alledged, and proved, caused the
death of his son Joseph Wood
The old man persisted 10 the last in declar-
ing bis innocence--and ii now appears that
the principal witness against the unfortunate
old man was bis own son Kier, or Hezekiah.
This monster. III human shape, has lately
been called upon 10 render an account for his
doings in this lie, and horrid to relate he
confessed, on bis dying bed, that he was bis
brothers murderer aud that in addition 10
this unnatural Crime, he had been guilty OF
perjury and thus caused his innocent father
10 suffer an ignominious death A Just God
has at length punished he unnatural -retch.
and would moi suffer him TO depart hence until
he made full disclosure of his accumulated
crimes, in the presence OF a number OF wit
nesses-He then gave him prospect oil the
dreadful punishments that awaited him here
after-The miserable wretch after be had
confessed his horrid crimes, declared lhat he
saw hell open, and The flames ascending ready
TO devour him. ~
May his awful death be warning 10 others
and deter them from the commission uf even
the leastof crimes II The life of this wretch
could be known, it's probable the commence
ment OF his deprayity might be traced TO pet
ty pilering. Beware. then, OF doing any
thing that looks Ike crime. lest your end may
be like his.
We have seldom heard OF a more. acgrayat-
ed case OF crime ofthe blacklist dye and moth
ing but desire OF doing justice to the memory
OF an innocent and much injured man, could
have induced US TO give publicity 10 this afro
cious case.
Let ihe tragic end of the elder Wood be
warning TO iurors-I4et il be engraven on the
memory ofeeery man who NAV be called up-
on 10 perform this solemn duiy-and LET them
remember. Ghat II is Tar better for :. ninety aud
nine criminals to escape UNPUBLISHED, than Tor
one innocent man to suffer-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-01-22


We have been requested b publish Pc.
rosal 10 establish in The county IL Cumberland.
Peace soeietya-but press Of matter
necessarily prevents Tie insertion III ii. We
would however give our most CORDIAL support
q tie object Of ssich societies We have seen
Too much vi The horrors Of war. ID wish that
our country, or that any country should BE-
visited by it, esils. With All religious men
Of enlarged views, we believe the day Is rap
IDLY approaching. when wars shall cease from
one end Uf The earth, eyento tie other. late
events encourage these expectations. and we
already hail the commencement III happier
era. The design OF tic Contemplated Peace
Society is SUCH as will receive the appruba-
ton Of all men who have Tie feelings 81 hu-
mainly. lis measures too, will lie such, as
mol 70 deserve The censnre Of any. lis men,
bers dream Of no combination against the gov
eminent. !" To avoid making unfavougable
Impressions on the public mind,'' the proposal
clsclains any intention 10 = condemn those
measures which may become necessary when
Just demands OF reparation or security can
neither be safely waived nor peaceably OBJ
lainess> and that as little are they designed 70
dictate when such exigencies exist, s., as to
dayiate IN The least from these preceplS OIL
christianity which inculcaie submission 10 civil
rulers" Its objects and lis measures are, in
fine, proposed 10 be such, as will receive The
appreciation and the good wishes Of all sincere
ichristiaus. In such societies none but the
real friends OF government can unite. Tha
gospel which prompts these exertions, the
members of these societies well know, requires
explicitly, obedient submission 10 civil author.
lily. The terms of membership OF the society
| are so easy that none are unable 10 join it
To those who wish to receive the books ane
tracts which the society viii disperse, the an
nual subscription is one dollar 10 others fif
ty cents. The proposal has been signed BY
q sufficient number TO authorize the calling ;
public meeting Of those who are disposed tC
aid the design of The society. The notice o
this meeting viii re found in our advertising
columns. We cannot but hope that genera
attendance will be given by all the friends o
the best interests of mankind and that those
measures will be adopted which will best pro
mote the benevolent design OF the society, am
in which all the friends Of just government
may cordially unite.