The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1822-06-12


There was rumor current at Valparaiso
previous to Captain Benneu's leaving there,
that the monster Bcnebedss had been taken
and brought to st. Jago, where he was 10 be
shot.
Captain Bennett reports that during his
voyage he has cruissd among the Marques.
sss, Society and Friendly Islands, and discov-
cred some Islands OF considerable extent un-
inhabited and abpunding in wood, water, Goa
co.nuts, fish and green turtle, valuable places
for the resor, Of ships that visit these seas
both ss a!fording supplies and the means OF
curing the sick.
Capt. Russell Of the ship Hero, of Nantucket,
who fell victim to the trescherous bsrbarity Of
Benebedas at Aruco. the 8lh March. 1921
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From tho Providence Parrot, June S.
The Corner Stone of the First Universalist
Meeting. House, now erecting in Westminis-
ter-street, was laid sith the usual ceremon-
les on Monday forenoon last, in the presence
ot large concours oi attentive spectators OF
both sales.--future had been copious show
ers OF rain the preceding evening, and the
day was unusually pleasant. The exercises
were--a Hymn by the Choir OF the Society
an Address by the Rev. Mr.. MACE, the Min
lister OF the Society; Prayer by the Rev. M.
KrLMAN, Of Auleborough Hymn, and Ben
edic,ion. The Address Of Mr.. MACE is gen.
orally spoken of in terms of high comnehda.
ZION. The prayer was feryent and devou,.
The performances by he singing choir vocal
and instrumental, wero excellent. IL was
gratifying TO the liberal feelings of tho nume-
rous auditors to observe upon the platform,
several oi the most respectable officiating
Clergymen of this town, OF different denomi-
nations, witnessing the sole mnities of the oc.
casion. 10 the corner stone was deposited a
Silver Plate, on which was engraved, by Mr..
Henry TRoRNToH, the following inscrip-
ton -
"The First Universalist Society in Provi.
deDce was incorporated by an sct OF the Gen
erai Assembly OF the State OF Rhode. Island,
at their October session, 1921. Tho corner
stone ofthis ediice designed for tho service
of Almighty God, through his Son Jesus
Christ, was laid by the Rev. FAyEVTE MACE,
on the Sd day of Juno A. ID. 1922. JoHN ii.
GREENE, Architect; CALEB MosHER, ZEc.
hnIAH CHArEE, JOIN, Master Builders
The Lord reignefh, Ter !be earth rejoice"
Psalm xcvii j.
N%Np-
Commerce.--The 10 now ~ this city ma.
tive OF Manila, an extensive merchant, who
is purchasing goods tor that market Should
the political concerns of the SpaoIsh Ameri.
con nations settle down as happily and tran
quiIly as We hope they mey, We may thco cal
cula,e upon having our ports literally throng-
ed with merchants from every part OF that
extensive and delightful country. We have
been the 6rsl TO acknowledge their existence
among the independent nations OF the earth,
and ,heir attention will naturally be turned IN
the first instance 10 US. Great Britain Will
make an eEort to monopolze that trade to
herself; and our mer chants must be awake
10 their own interests. The channel OF trade
once fairly drcc ed 10 this country, and ex-
tcnsive mercantile houses opened, and 1t will
not bc an easy matter to divert II IN another
direction. Y. Com. hdv.
Erhedinon 10 Me Rocky Nfoanfains.--A
company OF i8o advepturers are stated to have
lci, ST. Charles, Missouri, on the l0th OF A
pril, for the Rocky Mountains. They ATE
described to be Of vIgorou and masculine ap-
pearance, we'll armed and prepared for
three years tour through this almost unknown
and savage county. This expedition 1t is
added, can be truly said to be composed Of
the yeomanry Of Missouri, who have embark
ed on an cnterprize which, if they are success.
fuI, will DO not only profitable to themselves,
but q great national benefit, in laying the
foundation for an extensive fur trade, and
proving to the eifemnste sons who remain at
home that activity is the true source Of wealth
and greatness. 1t is their intention to pass
over 10 Columbia, aud from thence to the O.
cean. Trapping and hunting furs is their
principal object, which the experience of
those who have heretofore engaged in this
business on small scale has proved to be lu.
cSaive.-i6.'
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From the New.york National Advocate.
The owners Of the Connecticut steam boat
have determined to run her 10 Rhode. Island,
and as it is on tho great Eastern route, it is