The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-06-06
POOR HOUSE.

POOR HOUSE
AT a town.meetlng holden at Bristol,
on Monday last, we learn that commit.
tee Of five persons was appointed to Pur-
chase an estate suitable for house to
accommodate the poor, and that a sum
not exceeding $4,000 was appropriated to
de!ray the exPesce. The meeting was
called for this special purpose; and we
are happy to observe, that the utility Of
these institutions tor the support and en-
ployment of the poor is becoming so ap.
parent, that they will probably be adopt
ed iii all towns where paupcr.sm mate,i-
ally aogments the municipal expences.
The alacrity with which the inhabitants
of Bristol have commenced this system
of internal improvement is credtable TO
the place, and happy prcsage OF its ul-
innate success; and 1t IS hoped that il
will stimulate our citizens, on Monday
next, TO act with decision upon the re-
port OF The Committee appointed at
late meeting to enquire into the expedi.
ehcV OF a similar establishment ioI TIN.
town of Providence -Pyo0ias1ce Caz.
The Asylum at Hartford for tie Deaf
and Dumb, was dedicated with religious
seNices on the 22d inst. The house
is placed upon an cmineace called Lords
Hill, about half mile from the city,
and on the arrival there ofthe PROCESS.
ion, which was formed Of citizens, s,ran-
gers aud both branches Of the legislat.
ure, the Rev. Mr.. Whi,lescy addressed
the Throne of Grace in an appropriate
prayer; after which, was delivered al.
excellent serm III by tie Rev. Mr.. Gal
laudet, the principal. MIR. Gallaudes
then explained to the pupils the nature
and object Of the ceremonies, and prepar.'
ed then to participate in the pleasing re.
ligious exercises Of the day. During
the services two hymns composed for
the occasion, were sung by the choir.
The building is thus described in the
Connecticut Mirror:
1t is $50 feet in length, 81 in width, 4
stories including basement story, in
height, and contains about 40 apartments
some Of which are very spacious. Ii is
built Of brick, in plain and substantial
manner, and is delightfully."- situated on an
eminence opening on all sides to as ex,en-
sivc and rich a landscape as can be found
in the Eastern States-i5.
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BY an arrival at Charleston, it is stated
that on the llth ult proclamation was
issued at Havana, ordering the equipment
of $4,000 men as d colonial guard.
AT the Supreme Court held at Ply.
mouth, John Woodward was tried OF an
indictment for setting fire to the Aims
House in Scituate. and burning il down
in the night time.--te had beca tried
OH the same Indictment at the proceedirg
session of the Court but the Jury not
having agreed on verdict, the cause was
taken from them By his consent. On
this last trial, the verdict returned was,
that he was guilty OF burning, as set forth
in the indictment, but not in the nigh,
time. He was sentenced to confinement
to hard labor for lie in the State pris.
OH.
Monument 10 KoSciuSko. A commit.
tee has been appointed in Poland to raise
subscriptions for the erection of a Monu-
ment to this PdtyiO. and Hero oG,he two
worlds. Gen. La Fayette, in France,
Lord Grey, in England, and Mr.. Jef!cr.
son, in the United States, arc invited to
a;d the undertaking,