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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27
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From the Kaleidoscope.
COOKIES FOLLY.

On the summi, oi s, Vincent, rocks, 10
the nelghbor hood Of Clifton, looking on tho
Avon, ss II rolls hs lazy cou 80 toward. the
b inoi Channel, s'snds an ediies, koowD by
Tho nshs oi Cooks Folly" Ii consls,s of
single round tower ssJ sppes's ct dis-
tsncc Tslbet ss ,be remDsnt Vi sone exteO-
sive building than = compls,e s0d peflect cd.
hcs, ss IL now .exisfs. Ii wss built more
|. nan Two centuries ago, by man Dsmed Msu-
ice Cooke--noi, indeed, Us . strong hold
from the =, ius vi q moiisi enemy, but IS q
refuge tom the evils oi destiny. lie vas the
proprietor VI extensive cs,sles in the neigh.
borhood !; snd .oon silsf the bnih OF his 6ist
child, as his lady MAS the evening waking 10
heir DOMAIN, sbc encountered o .slispge
locking gip,y, who, pestsring her Tor aims,
tece,ed 0ui small sum. The mon turned
over the coin ~ his hand, aud impiored a
large gih. Ths,," ss,d no lady, /" will buy
yon food for the present,
Lady" SAID 'bs man, "il is no, food for
his ~'.,ch,d body ] 'equire} the heibs Of
ne id, aud ihs waisfs oi the diieh, are good
enough 70, that. s.ked you aims for high
e. purposes. Ds no, dis'suN mo II my bear.
iug DC p,ouds' ,hso NY ga'msn's do not
"v"o' '"s s'S"B i" '" W. N""n'" w WV" =
tell you thai / can issd he ,k'es as they re-.
,s's The is,es oi msn. Not more fsmiIisf is
his ho'n book to The scholar Than are the hsa.
yens 10 ny knowledge"
"Whs, thou st an sstrologei Z" "hye,
Lady ! my isihsrs vs,e so be lore me, even IN
the times when oot people hsd Q home amid
|. he pyrsm,ds Of the mighiy--ln the times
shen you sie told the m,gntier prophes of
! the I,fseIiies, put the sooihssye's Of Egypt
20 confusion : Idle tales but II Uvs, oil feek.
,es nov. Jadsh's sestsred sons are now
desols,s - ourselves; but they bend snd bov
TO tn. lty, sDd Gays OF Other isnd.--we re.
msin 10 The s'efn sssefsstnsss oi ous own. y
| IF, then, give thee more money, how will
| ~ bs sppi.c -" That 10 not . evur,eou,
| ques,isn, bat III snswer h. the tnost Gun
| niog eisfsmsn esnno, work vihou, his tools
and .ome u mine a'e broken, which seei
20 'epi' another crown will be enough.
The i,jy pu, the required sum into his hand
and o. he same timc in,,ms,ed he' desire O
having specimen Of hi'su. "Ob 10 whs
na,ps,s ihsu.d thal be Why, why sesk u
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27

knbw the course ot iutu'ny! Destiny runs
Oh 10 . swesp'oe md tesistle,s tide. Inquire
no, what rocks swsi, your bark The know
ledge csnno, avail you, Tor csu,ion il useiess
sgalnst stsfn necessity" Truly, You sro
not likely to get rich by your trade, " you
thus deter your custonen" cit js nor
for wealth labor. ] sm sIone on the earth,
epd have none 70 lovo. ! w,il not mix with,
the world, lest ] should learn 10 hs,e.--1'his
pseseo, 10 nothing TO me IL 10 In commu-
nioo with tho spisi!s who hsvo lived in tho
times that are past, end with tbs stars, those
his,ofisns OF tho time 10 come, thai ] feel
ough, Of Joy, Fools sometimes demand tho
exetiioos oi my powets, end somsim ines I
CRAFTY their childish curiosity" "No,whh-
stsndIog l lie under tho impu,s,ion Of folly 7
will beg that you p'edlc, unto mo the fate OF
my only 500. Well, yoo have obliged the,
end ! will comply Note the precise mo-
msni when u entered The world, and soon Of.
tel you sbsll see me sgsio." Within 9 week
the Strange gypsy returned TO sscsrsin tho
necessary poinis.--Ile then sleDtiveiy OBJ
served The slsts, for the data Of biz cslcOls.
tions. These learned, he returned home
end the next dsy presented Sir Msuics WITH
se'swi, con'sining the following words -
"Twen,y times shall Avons tide
IN chains OF gIistenng ice be tied
Twenty times The woods VI Leigh
Shall ~svc their branches merrily.
Ia Spring burs, forth in mantle gay,
And dance in summers scorcbng rays
T@eniy times shall huiumDs froVn.
Wilher al, their green 10 brown
Aud still the child Of yesterday
Shall laugh the happy hours away.
The period past, another Sun
Shall not his annual journey run,
Before secret silent foe,
Shalt strike that boy deadly blow,
such and sure bis fate shall he;
Seek soi TO chance his destiny"
The knigh, read it !; and 10 that age, vheu
ss,, ology w.s considered q science o, snet-
ring ss holy p'ophseiss, IL would have be, t,
li,,ie less than inhdelhy to hs.s doub ed The
truth Of the prediction. Sir Msorice, how.
cvef, wss wise enough 10 withhold tho paper
iIom bis lady, snd IN answer TO her inquiries,
son'inusily asserted that tho gypsy We, an
impos,ot, spd ,hs, tho objee, Of his assuming
the ehsrscier Ot On sswoioger wss merely 10
increase her slms. The child grew in health
snd beauty; aud % we are most usually tho
more swoogy attached to pleasures IN pro
portion 10 the breviiy Of their continuance, 60
did the melancholy fate Of hi, son more 6rm
ly FIX him 10 tho heart Of 81, Maurice. Of
Ten didlhs woudsnOg lady sbaesys The copp
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27
More New Goods,

Are just opeued, and tor sale BY
JOHN Is. NEWTON,
.dmOng hen ore--4oo yd.. S''ins"; 1000
do. Soesiings, full yard VIDE, ct Is 1000 do
shifting, o,or 8 4 vide, N cd; 90 ps. Ru,i
Diapers, vhkh are ef on exssIIen, qu'lly, At
9 dyls. ries... O.,. 60
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27
NEW GOODS.
Robert p. Lee,

HaS JUSt rectiOed,
A Nextensive assortment OF Fail and WIVTER
"A GOODS. of the very latest impor, .,ons-
bought within the last week at the New.Yotk Auc-
tions for Cash which he IS enabled to offer 1T very
low prices. Purchasers may fad it All object to give
him c. II before they buy.
Oct Q
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27
FALL SUPPLY.
STEPHEN II. CAHOONE,

EIAs just rece-ed bis Fall supply OF Goods, (eon.
- pr.srng ss an exte fsise assortment as can be
found in any store ID ,own) which he offers Tor sale
as cheap as can be bought at any store in the state
Purchasers would do we'll to call and lock, . the
sssor,ment is too great for an advertisement. W
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27
CHARTS, &c.

a. nm. H. RH7HBONE,
HAs just received and offers for SALE at his store,
head Of Packet Uharf new Chart, extending
from New.iork TO Havana, improved by go,e,nment
surveys in 1920, with general assortment Of charts,
of the latest surveysBovdichs Ns,ig .tors, 5ih edi
lion American Coast Pilots 10Th edition; Nau,icai
AImanscks for the years 1922 and 1923 .sesmens'
daily sssistant-with complete assortment 1T Nau.
ticsi Ins,rumen,s-letter wiring log and wrapping
Paper-QuiiIs and Ink Powder.
Also, general sssortmen: Of Hardware, Cutlery,
Cordage and shir Chsndlery.
lust received. 80 casks cut Nails, assorted sizes
80 thousand BCieks-20 doz Tile
ar Cordsge and Gables made TO order, aud YES
sells furnished with every article for long and shori
voyages. .1tSu" 10.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27

u NiCN rAC iDKA.
INDIGO BLUE.
THE subscribers respectfully informs their
friends and The public, that they have est.b.
'shed the Indigo blue Dying, and have employed
an experienced workman at the coioring and finish.
ing WoolIen goods of all descriptions will be I'm.
ished IN the neatest manner, the most reasonable
terms.
WOOL CARDING.
Wool OF all grades carded into rolls in the hes,
manner They continue to manufacture wool on
shares or by contract, as may best sut their EN-.
pioyers.
The following persons will receive and forward
any articles intended for the Union Factory
EDWARD STANHuPE, ard
ROBERT X & FRANCIS CARR, Newport
GEORGE LAWTON, 1suer.on.
yFHsznI-l,s .
They return their sincere thanks tostheir former
customers and solicit the continuance. of their fa
YOURS JOHN BABCOCk.
MOSES LAWTON
Portsmouth, June I3
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27
Miniature Painting.
~~~<sa~~~
WILLIAM LEWIS

"e'hteVaIiy INFORMS Me inha5lfGn. end vis:i.
0sn Aernsr',
that be paints corvectlikenesses on
Ivory and hopes to merit the patronage of All
who may DC Induced to employ him.
ieto's. according to sze--l0 10 Si5 each.
Specimens ere lett st Mr. G,fftoy's store, where
gehuemen and ladies' are requested to cali, and
whore their orders will be received
q. 4 Portrait OF Bishop Griswold for sale.
p'ee ~ oo'sfs Oct 2, 1898
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-11-27

Burdick & Hutchins,

go l24 1Aames.sreet, unoser The Gus.
tom House,
respectfully informs the ladies' Of Newport and
Its vicinity,
HAT they have now on hand q com,
-, pie'e assortment Of walking shoes, " heh in
sArd TO workmanship and materials are superior 10
ever before "!'ered sos in this town, and IN
d;sa VI. nr al very low price. All other kinds Of la.
ole' shoes proportionsbiy cheap ,vord 20 e ,si,.
% sugsisns - ''' "'''
"easures taken as usual for all kinds of ladies'
despatch "''' ""u
Oct Is.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
GcoMHUNIcATED.l

II is stated TO US. that repor: is circu.
lated in the county OF Prince William, that
we, the undersigned, have lost all comb
dence IN Charles F. Mercer, and bave de-
cIared our intention OF GOT attending the
approaching election; anc i is inferred,
that when biz neiebboTs and tormer friends
deser, him, that there must be some good
grounds for their SO doing we deem II
our duty to declare publicly, that this re-
port IS entirely untrue, We entertain the
same exalted opinion Of the merits OF MIR.
Mercer that we heretofore have cherished
and we should lament that bis services
should be lost to bis district and bis coun-
try from any cause, and more especially
from the base calumnies OF his enemies.
BURR POWELL.
JAMES HlXSON.
Loudoun county,, March Is.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
TRIRUTE OF RESPECT.

Ats very full meeting of the menu
bers of the bar Of the city of New York,
on the 18th inst, convened for the pur.
pose Of paying tribute OF respect to
the memory Of the late Hon. HIM. ".
Vcn Ness, we find an elegant eulogium
replete with genuine and pathetic eio-
cution, pronounced by Mr.. Griffin.
Our limits barely permit US to give the
following brief abstract:
bat. Fed. Rep.
While Boston has had to lament the
death of her Dexter-Philad elphia .o4
her Lewis, her 1'ilghman, her Dallas,
aud her Ingersoll-Charleston that Of
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
FROM LA GUAYRA.

BALTIMORE March 20.-lt Viii be graf
flying TO every friend OF South American
liberty (says the Bait. American to 6n5
tina, the political situation OF the Repub-
lie Of Colombia is progressing with {.
steady pace TO that state OF stability and
internal security which leaves scarcely a
doubt oil her becoming az prosperous and
happy as her most saDguiae friends could
expect. The Schooner Eox, capt Dur.
kee, arrived at this port yesterday trum
La Guayra, having sailed from the latter
port on The 26ih Of February. A letter
dated at La Guayra on the 2Uth February
which a commercial house has politely
permitted US to peruse, communicates the
following gratifying intelligenc-:-"The
political state Of the country, we are hap
by to say, is of the mos, pleasing kind as
il relates to The war. Morales has SEM
flag oi truce or cartel TO this place with
prisoners to exchange, from Marscaybo.
by which re learn that that place is close.
~ biockaded by sea, and that General
Moniillo was about to advance on it with
a very considerable force, against which
The Spanish General bad but very To-
ierior number TO oppose.-There rs but
little doubt that the result will be- fayors-
bic to the Republic: in which case not
only Maracaybo hut Porto Cabello is ey-
peCted 10 capitula,e
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
SALT WATER.

A person a, Wheeling, Va has penetra.
ted rock seusn hundred and fifty feet, in
search oil salt water. He found vein al
tue depth OF 40, but not Sufficiently large
for bis purpose. He bores by horse pow
er, at one fourth OF the usual expense. Al
800 fee, deep; be passed through thin
strata of stoue coal. The rock still pre-.
sents the same appearance that it did near
the surface Of the ear,h.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
IMPORTANT TO SHIPPERS.

We are informed by respectable ner-.
camille house 10 this c:ty, that in several
Instances lstrerIy, masters Of vessels have
exac,ed from consignees U. S. Bank notes
in paymen, of freight. II is necessary that
merchant. at distance should be spprIsed
of this fact and regulate contracts accor'
dinghy. Hitherto it has been customary
to pay in the currency of the place unless
a specific understanding existed to the
contrary. tSavannuh Republican.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
-. Simmons. and Baltimore that Of

hsr Simmons, and Baltimore that Of
mar PIShSEY, The RANKS OF our oar,
during the considerable period aiiuoed
TO- had, until the recent catastrophe.
renamed, in a great degree, unbroken.
RI, the New York bar owes It's debt
,o nature-and a breach has now oeen
made upon Us, that every admirer OF
osuu,ne worth, and transcehdant aoiii-
ties mus. deeply deplore.
1t is but few months, slnce he VINO
now sleeps in his narrow house, grsced
wonder bench. And whafeountry could
boast of judicial talents more exalted
or judicial integrity more infexible;
or a judicial department more digni.
fed and commanding, and at the same
time more kind and conc:listing, than
were concentrated in him3 lie de-
scended from the bench, and came to
the bar, yet in the meridian OF his life;
and who can doubt. but that had he IL
ved, he would have shope amongst US
q star of the first order!
Asa patriot, l speak not Of his par
ticular views but this much | must be
perm,ttedto say, land his departed sFl-
rit, could it be heard, would confirm
what | am sayipg,) that he honestly,
and aflectionately, and devotedly loved
his country. None OF her sons better
loved that political mother who bore
him, and nursed him, and in whose DO.
som he is sow reposing.
As man, where shall! we find a
sounder, and more independent, and no.
BILE mind. united with kinder heart?
AS friend--but l farbear-I must
not dwell on a theme SO much caIcula.
ted to awaken my own eens!oiiities and
the sensibilities Of many who hear me.
Take him for all in all, be was one
whom the Hottest spirits Of antiquity
would gladly have recognized as bro.
TIER.
He died far from home, but not a.
mong strangers.-His well known me.
rits surrounded his dying bed with all
that is kind, and soothing, and sympa-
thetic in human friendship; s. Charles
ton shed tears Of unfeigned regret, o.
yer the grave of him. whom she Justly
regarded as one Of our most distinguish
ed citizens. The letters detailing the
history Of bis last moments. announced
that he died as became a man and 1t
will be deemed irrelevant to this occa
sion, if add, that they also announced
that he died as became a christian.
Brethren of the profession ! let us
cherish his memory-let Us Initiate his
virtues.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
PIRAC I.

NEw-YoRK, MaI,ni7.-We learn from
capt. Stone, who arrived last evening from
Maysguez that On the 10th ult. The BRIT.
ish ship Aurora, of Gieenock, from st.
Thomas for the bay of Honduras, was
carried in there by pirate snd condemns
ed. And that on The 2lst at midnight,
while lying in port. the Honor & Amy was
boarded by G or 7 pirates, who tied toe
captain and mate back to back. threatened
their lives, and treated the crew with even
more cruelty, having stabbed two OF them.
They broke open trunks, &c. carried off
D7OO, clothing, &c. To prevent alarm,
all were threatened with instant death il
they made any noise. In that neighbour.
hood, the pirates are mere numerous and
bold than ever. [GaEetfs.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
Safe 0rriual of Com. Porter.

Capt. Warner, VESSELS name not re-
collected) who arrived al Havana from
New York just before the Spark sailed 4,
informed, that the Decoy (store-ship Of
Com. Porlsr's squsdroD) had captured. or
detained. vessel of Key West, supposed
from appearances 10 be pirate. From
this circumstance, the safe arrival OF the
squadron, a, its destined cruising ground,
may be inferred. LNat. Intel.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22

BALTIMORE, March IA strong gale
commenced yesterday between one and
two O'Clock, which lasted several hours
DURING the storm sundry vessels moored
in the har5or dragged their anchors con-
siderable distance. The brig Torpedo at
anchor near the tort, was driven almost
entirely across the river. The captain OF
the steamboat Maryland states that schr.
in the river carried away her malnmast.
Several trees were blown down. aud some
fences were Frustrated.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
Extract of a letter to the editor OF the Fe.
deraI RpDuhiicaD. dated

MorTEvlDEo Dec 90, l8ss.-The pc.
iitical situation of Montevideo was check
to its com merce. The royal troops, 5000
10 number, still garrisoned the place, and
the three parties in the city, Tone Tor the
King, one for the Prince, and the Creole
parry, were exactly in equipoise. 1 lie
probable issue, il was supposed, would be
in favor cf the prince, not from choice but
necessity, as he had troops within five
leagues of the town ard threatened to be-
siege it. -
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
Extract Of letter 10 a gentleman in Phi
ladelphia, dated

ladelphia, dated
AIvARADo, Feb. la.-All the nor
,bern provinces have declared against the
tyraut Yturbide. His generals have a5aD-
doned him. The famous general Guerre-
TO boisisd the standard against fturbide.
Col EFitacio Sanchez. great iavorite Of
The usurper, marched against him but
Guerrero at bis approach shot him with a
pistol. Guexxeyo with 1000 men is in
Xalapa. Gen. Bravo has revclu,ioIised
Oaxaca. Gen. Gaudaloupe litioris is in
the Puente del Rey. Negrete has aban-
doned also the party Of Yturbide he IS
gone to Baxio, with 80 officers, attended
also BY Echevarry and Cortazar. Lobato
has taken possession Of the city OF Pew.
bla. All have declared Yturbi3e an inta'
nous American, unworthy Of any, con'I-
deraIion, and it is expected be will be soon
down.
"Mr. Eugenio Cortes has discredited
his reputation by bis adhesion to the ~
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22

The Supreme Court, after a session OF
six weeks, adjourned on Saturday last, IN
iii IT'S next annual term.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
Exusc, of letter from Havana, by the
C-,,l, d,tod tho 81 incf

OPdIk. Ud1eu TIC Ist "s6'
"Tbe Spaniards have been exceedingly
alarmed here Tor lew days past, 10 con-
seoence OF a report that the Eogiish GO.
vernment had issued letters of u,arque and
reprisal against their property, which IS
now partially coDtradicted by a later arfi-
val from Europe; they sail. however,
have some fears. knowing the English
wonld like very much to get possession oi
the island.
I'VE have great deal of military pa.
rade here, one battalion OF the CITY guard
being constantly on 1uty." Mort BeGc.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22

rant; be was appointed by hlr. Alvarez
commissioner OF Yturbide, Tor receiving
The Spanish commissioners sent from SPAN
tor settling the treaties OF lgaal aud Coz.
robar," l.la!orG.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22

Nathaniel G. Ingrahsm, jun. Of New
York, is appointed Consul OF the United
States at Tampico, Mexico.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-09
WILMINGTON, TUESDAY, . DECEMBER, 1925
vol. III.
Declaration Of War By .hprico against Spain.

Declaration Of Wer By Iuerico against Spain
The unexpected commencement Of hostililies by
the Governor of the castle of San Juan de Ulua
against the town Of Vera Cruz, has compelled the
Supreme Executive Power. 10 adopt measures con-
sequent an aggression unprovoked by its nhabi-
tants, and warranted by no political considerations.
lst.-It is ordered that all political and mercan-
tile relations with the Spanish nation cease
2pdy.-That using the lenity dictated by the
philanhropic principles Of the Mexican nation, is
ordered that all Spanish vessels Immediately leave
the ports of Mexico, without proceeding as the Co
vernment might, to embargo or conhscate.
5diy.--Tha the same conduct be pursued with
all Spanish merchantmen that may arrive IN these
ports from Europe in the space of four months,
time sufficient TO allow this resolution TO be known
on that continent, and of forty day from Havana or
any other Spanish port of North America.
4hy.-That all vessels arriving alter the expra-
ton oil those periods, will be treated according to
he laws Of war, Gf before it be not termnated) as
will be, from this moment all armed vessels
5ihy.-Ihat after the period OF four months the
productions OF the Spanish soil will not be admitted
to an entry under any flag whatever. BY order OF
III. S. H.-Mexico LIST Oct. 1928.
Francisco JOSE BEEAL.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-09

hollow sounding coffin. In moment clergyman,
of the Methodist persuasion, gifted as afterwards
found with every ornament OF learning, liberalty,
and religion, was seen lifting his hands to heaven,
accompanied with voice of deep-toned feeling,
which with the quivering lip and chilly pafeness OF
his quiet countenance added sanctity to the occasion
and doubled the emotion Of every heavlng breast
1t was the first time had ever listened TO the Church
of England funeral service-a performance of un-
rvalled beauty and on this occasion, the holy and
impressive manner of the speaker added 10 its elo,
quence and effect
Son OF man. remember that this life is but the
dawn Of an endless existence. Remember that the
grave will soon swallow up every possession oijoy
/ or sorrow incident to 1eeting time, and be careful
that you have some secure possession when these
heavens rolled together as scroll, and the
elements do melt with fervent heat" LABAN.