davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-12
AUCTION DUTY BILL.

A bill Of some length, proposing a
duty on sales at auction, was reported
to Congress on Friday by the Commit.
tee on Manufacturer. The National
Inteiligencer gives the following as tho
substance Of it,
1t proposes, that, from and after the
18th Of April-too early day, consi-
dering the time which intermediate dis.
cussion of the general subject connect.
ed with it will probably occspy-there
shall be levied on all sales at auction. Of
goods, wares, &c. whether of foreign or
domestic growth, seven dollars and =
half on each hundred dollars purchase
money, at such sales, and in the Same
proportion for less or greater amounts,
and two and a half per cent. in addition,
where the bales or packages in which
goods are imported, shall be broken or
subdivided.
The exceptions to the general duty
thus to be levied, are contsined in the
following 2roviso, extracted from the
bill:
Provided, That nothing in this act
contained. shall extend to auy sale or
sales by auction, of goods, wares. o.
merchandise, made pursuant to, or il
execution of, any rule, order, decree,
sentence, or judgment, Of any court. or
Judicial officer, in the United States, or
either Of them, or made in virtue, or
by force of, any distress for rant, or o.
ther cause for which distress 10 q How.
ed by law, or made in eonse quence OF
any bankruptcy or insolvency Of any
citizen of the URitsd States, pursuant
to any law concerning bankruptcies or
insolvencies. or made in consequences Of
any general assignment Of property and
effects by any citizen Of the United
States fer the benefit of creditors: or
made by, or 90 behalf Of, executors or
administrators Of estates of citizeps Of
the, United States. or made pursuan. to
the directions Of any law of the United
states, or either Of .hem, touching the
collection Of any tax, or duty. or dT.
Posal. by auction, Of public property Of
the United States, or ct any state: DOR
to any ouch sale or sales BY auction Of
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-12

Dr.. Pearson. OF George street, Hanover
square, in lecluriDg few days ago upon
the stomach. observed that Ibis organ had
no power over substances endued with
vitality; and that this circumstance accouh.
ted Tor the fact of the Prophet Jonah hav-
ing remained undigested in the stomach Of
the whale tor The space, OF 3 days and
3 nights. DR.. Pearson's discovery is high
~ important. both in a medical and the
illogical point. OF veiw. London Paper
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Numerous petitions were presented "a.
mong which, we notice memorial from
DIR. Smith, OF Baltimore, on the proven.
tioa of the small pox; the memorial goes
! at length into the subject, and after men,
tioHing the present alarming prevalence oil
the disease, aud discussing the validity oil
kline peck as its preventive, proposes a
plan for the dissemination OF genuine vac.
cine matter, by a Central Agent at Wash
ingtou, and lo4ai Agents in each Congress
sional District, The memorial was re-.
| TERED to a select committee.
Mr.. Wieklifs offered resolution d.
recting an inquiry, by select committee,
what farther steps il was proper for the 60.
vernment 10 take ia relation to the i'm
Rrovement Of the Mississippi and OHIO ri.
vers
Mr.. Wickliffe slated that surveys and
inquiries had been made on the subject,
and were in posse ssion Of the proper de-
partment. The object Of bis resolution
was to urge the government to put those
means INTO operation of which they were
already in possession. He was happy to
find that even the opponents OF The bill
now pending on the subject oil Internal In
provements, conceded that government
might conslitutionaliy act on the improve
ment of the Mississippi. lie would not de-
tain the House. with dilating on The i'm.
porlance of the measure to be accomplish
ed, not only to those who were m the i'm.
mediate vicinity OF these rivers, but 10 The
Union at large-the obstacles were such
as Nigh, easily be removed, and whose
removal would in very short time repay
ito own expense fourfold.
After some conversation between the
mover and Dir. Cock, as to the reference
of the resolu,iun-Mr. Wicklifs consent.
ed 10 withdraw II for the present, till fur.
Their information was obtained.
| he House then went into committee Of
the whole, on the hill for obtaining the re.
quisite surveys and estimates on Roads
and Canals
Mr. Livingston rose, and delivered a
speech 10 favor OF the bill which occupied
the committee until 4 o clock when the
question being put, on the motion of Mr..
Barbour 10 strike out the enacting clause.
it was decided in the negatiye-ayes "a,
noes 1903.
The question on rising and reporting
the bill without amendment being about to
be put, Mr.. Wickliffe proposed to smend
The bill, by striking out the words thirty
thousand dollars and inserting fifteen
thousand dollars las the sum approrri-
ated for obtaining the plans and surveys
This motion was supported BY the mover,
on the grounds OF ecunomy, opposed by
Mr.. Trilnble, as unnecessary, (any unex-
Id ~. oE 70 fhn
surplus fund Of the Treasury and discre-
ditable TO the country on account OF its
small amount. Mr.. Mallary supported the
motion, believing the sum sufficient.
The question being put, the amendment
was rejected-ayes Is, noes 81.
AND the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-12
FROM BERMUDA
NOW bENWUUH.
Eatract Of Letter from Bermuda, datsa

18th January, 1924.
A new election Of members for the
General Assembly has just taken place in
this Colony, and not q solitary individual,
friendly to Sir Wiilam Lumley or to his
di.graceful administration. has bees re.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-12

affords m. 10 have been selected as their
organ, on so interesting an occasion.
He then presented the crown to Mr.
CARROLL, who, in receiving 1t. deliver
ed the following reply:
To have been selected, sir, TO perform
the ceremony you have described, WIN 2
the origin and motives of its institution, l
consider an honor conferred on me, ana a
proot Of their esteem who have conferred
il To be esteemed by persons, them
selves worthy OF esteem, j deem greater
honor. At their and your request, ana IN
compliance presume with the wish OF this
assembly, crown with laurel The bust OF
Bozzafis, the GrecIan hero who tell trl'
umphantIy in the moment OF victory, hght'
ing for the indie pendence OF Greece. May
his countrymen, animated by bis example,
persevere in their efforts to establish that
Independence. May those efforts be
cruwped with success; and may the me
mory OF all who fail gloriously in such
cause be- ever bonored and reyered by the
citizens Of these States, who possess iIoer-
ty, and know its value ; and who also
know, I hope. bow 10 realize and perpe'
tuale its benefits, by wise anc temperate
use of them. 1.-THE spirits OF departed he
roes, who have died for their country, can
take an interest 10 the scenes passing on
this earth, thy spiri, too, o! Bozzaris,
may feel qualification in the homage PAID
this evening to thy memory. by this as
seublage OF patriotism and Of beauty.
MIR. Carroll then placed the crown on
the bust OF Bozzaris, and the call OF VIC
tory was sounded on the trumpe!s.
After The crown was placed, Mr.. FRlcK,
one OF the managers, delivered the follow
lug ode, composed by himself for The &C.
casiOn:
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23

Mt Meeting " he Town CouneH, V he
town Of Newport, holden he .frsf M0nday
in December 1924.
An ACT to prevent the destruction CT
sheep b, DOGS.
NNTHEREAS it appears that salutary effects were
w produced by the law imposing lax or DUTY
Oh Docs. ana that since the repCs, OF mat law,
those destructive ANNALS have multiplied TO such
degree endangeTa he safety OF the numerous val
Table noCks Of M iaO and other sheep kept IN this
town and vicinity therefore,
Sect. /. BE 10 eHacied 1hat every owner OF keep.
or OF dog IN tnIs town. shall pay TO the town as
ia tor every such dog, the sum ot twenty live cents,
4 ma , and Fl y cents il o female, al tue eXpiTa-
ion OF each and ever, month from the first day OF
February next said tax 10 oc paid 10 the town-scr
gesnt, whose duty 1t hail b 20 collect he same,
aud who shsl receive thereior at the rate OF twenty
five per cent, OF The amoun, collected
lSsct 2 md be H j,riher enacted That in any
such tax shall remain unpaid toe the space Vt INV
days after demand maize by ,he Collector he the
said Collector shall immediately make report there
OF to the town.trcasurer whose duty shall De-
forthwith to prosecute for and recover the same !;
and in such tax shall still remain unpaid Tor ,he
space Of month at,er prosecution commenceI
It shair then bc the duty OF said Collector lmmsdI
aeiy to cause such dog or dogs Tor which The tax 30
remains unpaid, to be killed.
Sect g. Ind be H Jurthsr enacted, That il shall be
the duty Of the townSerseant 10 take an account .
all dogs in this town, with the names OF the
or keepers thereof: which account shcli be taken
between the first and aud fifteenth days ot February
next, and returned ino ,he Clerks Office of this
Council aud every person appearing by said account
~ other evidence TO be the keeper of dog
or dogs, on after said fro, day of Februa y sha
be considered liable to pay said tax, aad shall
lnue SO liable unt such pc. gives notice and sat-
isfactory proof to the Collector, or TO the Town.
Counsel, that he or she longer owns or keeps any
such dog or dogs and the head of the fanny in
which the dog is kept shall be deemed to be the
owner or keeper thereof
Published by order of Council.
CHARLES GYLEs, Council Clerk.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23

State o. thode. isanG, &c.
Clerks office, Supreme judicial Court county
II Neuhorf, Dec s, 1924
nN application this day made, the creditors Of
~ Daniel Currier, Of Tiyerton, in the county OF
Newport. yeoman, are hereby notified to appear be.
fore the supreme judicial Court. TO be holden at
Newport, within and for the county Of Newport, on
tho frs, Monday of March, A ID 1925, and on the
second day of the term and nominate assignee or
assgnees of the estate and effects Of the said DAN
iei, tor the benefit OF said creditors
HOLMES WEAVER, Clerk.
Dec g.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
MARBLE
9 n u M f. n L s,

MONU NJ f. n rs,
TONES, Chimney Pieces, Hearths,
l. Fire Places and Grave stones, of American
and Italian Marble, blue, white and clouded, for
sale on the Packet wharf NEwPoaT.
Also,
500 pair CT Grave stones, OF the finest
and most durable Blue Slate, warranted superior to
any sold in this s,ate.--Free Stone for Windows,
Caps and Sills, Hesrths, Fire Places and Steps,
All of which will be sold at the lowest Prices for
Cash, Coustry produce, or other Merchandise, and
OF a long credit ifrequred.
apply to JAMES STEVENS,
Newnort, March Sl Pelham street
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
Asslgnee's Notice.

A i August term. 1924, OF the Court
"A Of Common Pleas, in the County of Washing.
ton, the subscriber was appointed Assignee to re.
receive the properly and estate OF Rowland Browne
of south Kingstown, in said county Of Washingt on
Schoo.mss,er, petitioner for the benefit OF . All act
for the relief OF nsolvent Debtors" NOTICE. is there
fore hereby given 10 the creditors OF the said how
land Browne to exhibit and prove their claims a.
gsnst the estate Of said lnsoyen within six months
from said term
LEVI ToTTEN. .9ssignee.
August o. 1904 S25
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
LOSS OF THE SENSES.

A roguish boy soe the glasses from his
gtsndia,befs spec,scles, end when the Old
gentleman put insm on, finding he could oo'
see, he excisiaed, "MMcy on me, I've los
my sight J" bur thinking the isnpe dment 10
vision might be the di',iness oi The glasses,
took them OF 10 wipe them: when not feel
ing them. he sill more frightened, cried out,
Why what's come now, why have los' my
feeling 90 %
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
1900 Tickets at s a each, is
8 6OOO

be edrawn;' 'i5onunbe
al o
d
nthes
depmne in the elaA gt Prize o 3OO-oePnz 90
o J4nayis
the
he in
" doth N
5 d W no be
Ma u n them hte
than la J. .bwAIc ccu
The
of -Fcmu ad2d
STEPHEN CORNELL,
tsmouhL( Nov g..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23

NO. z, Washng son.s qndre.,
HAS this day replenished her assort.
l. i ment Of F.9A Cr GOODS with many newa
elegant and usciui articles. which by new arrsng .
ment she is able to offer as low ~ At ssy stc0 ~
Newport or elsewhere.
Newport, 10Th mo. 2sd, 1894.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
Wool Carding.

w DOL Of al, grades carded into Rolls, in the
w best manner, at the usual prices. by the sub.
scriber. at his Mills, on the West Road, (Law,on's
vaLey)-Pay taken in Cash or produce.
WALTER CORNELL.
Portsmouth, July IS.
0TThe subscriber, Agent for receiving and dely.
ering Wool in Newport, vii. guarantee its fe and
speedy return. u w. LAwT0N.
Newport, July % Jy29
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
. OR
XHyHITwELL's liquid Improyed OPODELDOo


NIHITwELL's liquid Improged OPODELDOo
J" bOIc Of 1vh,ch vparronied 10 possess more
than iTpice He strength and efficacy of tie hard
kind. This EmJrocahon is now universally acknow.
lodged 10 be almost infsiibe in of ,keuautsa.
bruises, spraias cramp nuabneSs stiffness or 7oeak-
ness Of The meek or JOINTS chitians chetted hands,
stings Of insects vegetable poisons fresh 4ssaaas and
to- any external injury either Tor man or beast.
This article is highly recommended by one Of the
first Physicians in the U s. whose certificate &C.
companies each bottle. .'r,
CAU7ION!
BE sure and ask oI and receive WfiITWELI'x
OPODELDOC, or you viii auredly be imposed up
sold at retail by WIN iMONS, At his house
in Newport, price 38 cts per bottle -
Where also may be had,
The VOLATILE ARoMAT1c SNUFF. Ths high.
ly fragran, s,ernu,stive. (mosty composed - oots
aud aromatic herbs,l IS too sell known and h,e.iy
approved throughout the Uoed States. in cases Of
head ache and catarrh. TO need further commenda-
tion-price SC Cts per bottle
ALSO,
5arvis' Bilious Pills,
An excellent and well kuown composition in Jaun.
dice, blious complaints, want of appetite, costve.
ness, &c. &c. price 25 cents per box.
ALSO,
Detergent BiterS,
Useful at al! seasons but especially in the spring
of the year Tor the same complaints as those above
mcn,ioned.-fhey should be used after the use of
the pills.
ALso-Hch Omtneut,
An inallibe remedy for this complaint, without
smell or stain-price So els per box.
ALSO,
Dqfy's Eye Wa,er.
This article has been recommended by some of
the frst physicians.
TOOTH Powder, ta
DamaSk Lip Sai0e.
March II, 1924
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
GRINDSTONES.

8 tons fine blue Grindstones
do. do. msnufsctured--
new article, ard worthy the attention of mechanics.
For SAFE, BY J0Hb STBRNE,
july g. Rannster's wharf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23

advance 10 life and sueesss, !, viii be sxpeA.
ed you should give yourself grester 'odsl-
gence; snd you may Then be allowed 10 do il
bo'h reasonsbly end safely.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
POETRY
THE PLOUGH BOY.

The PLUUCH BUY.
"A farmers prentice poughing in field,
Was sadly frightened at sudden sbcw'r,
And seeing nothing that might shelter Yield,
Flew from his work 10 shun It's harmless pow'r
The witess urohin % he took his way,
Saw that darker cloud was rising fast,
But true TO orders, brisky worked away,
Tho we'll he knew twas foer than the last
His sinewy arm filter for TO guide
Tue plough, deep cutting ,hro' the grassy sod,
Than stay and reason in field so wide,
Where bfsh.er geniuses bad often trod.
The rain in torrents soon descended oe'r him,
With thunder. lighlning and a furious blow,
0ht faithful Hodge in spite OF either, swore him,
He'd mind his master tho twas storming so.
The drenching element uncessing fell,
Till night released him from the fatal plough,
A sort OF sponge. Tom kept his spirits well.
But yet felt langud-he could scarce tell how.
- Lord Bless you Tom.'' the smiling farmer cried,
"How came IL that you stay'd ,hro' all tonight "
"Wby faith, It's this" the shiy'riDg boy replied,
You babe me wait until il raned downright,
And so did. but was Obliged TO stay.
For every drop fell sianting thro' the day"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
SCHOOL BOOKS.

WEBsTsR's, Alden's, and Cummings spell
w books, English Reader. Columbian Ora
Murray's Grammar, Walkers Dictionary, Cummi
and Morse's Geography and Atlas, Daboll's Ar
metic, Testaments, and every other kind of sch
books usually wanted. BY The dozen or single, at '
low prices. Also, blaRk account and record boo
Bowditch's Navigator. and BIun,'s Coas, Pii
writing and letter paper, Watts and NJ
hymn books Church prayer books; Bird
Collection, 18th edition. &ft
.9L.sf.iN.aC.
Bickerstsff's Rhode Island, Farmers ar
tian Almanacs, for 1924, BY the grocc, dex .xY]
gle. H'
PAPER HiNCINCS. xTs
One thousand rolls Paper Hangings, for rol N
window curtains, with borders. Two hund
low priced papers, at about IS cts per roll
lifts
Elegant and fashionable New-York Hat
Boston Hat Factory hats. warranted water
no, to fade in wearing Also. mems and
ter proof. cotton, and felt hats. Just rece1
sale at the Book and Hat Store, (snd
possible prices)by 80
GEORGE WAN
Agent 10 Ezra Hafisssr
U Second hand books bought sn3
Nov s7
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23

Tor
COUGHS, C0NSU.Ni'TIONS and ASTHMA.
'lNIIs and healing balssm bids fair to riva ev-
cry medciue heretofore discoyeted for coughs
and complaints Of the lungs leading to consumption,
and even in seated consumptions has lately been
used by many with the most surprising success If
certificates from persons of the highes, respectable
Ivy o. The great and increasing demand for hem may
BE- called proof of its good effects it is proved -
~carcely csse of colds. coughs. pam in the side.
ffcuIty OF breathing, want OF sleep arising from de-
,iy, ccnsumptions, but may be relieved by
the timely use oith, medicine. Every genuine bot
tie has .i3lders9as Cough DOfs stamped on 1T, and
the directions are all signed by JGmes .Nedea
These drops generally give ease j" most cases Of
coughs, colds, difficulty of breathing, wo,e2ing,
tigh'ress Of the chest, consunptons, and pain lie
side The aged viii experience relief equslly sgree
soe and instantaneous, even when the lungs are af
iected
" .9adersoas Cough Drops" stamped on it and that
each oi the directions signed IN writing by James
.Heiea--no others are genuine.
Price, dollar for large, and fjy cents for small
bottles.
0T The above Medicine is for sale By
SAMUEL W. NINSON.
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY.
No. 10, THAMES STREET,
Who has also for sale constant suppy Of the
bes; kinds of
Medicines, Drugs, sc.
Also sold wholesale and retail. by fieorgc H. Til.
linghsst John Il Mason Providence DIR. Tibbitts,
Warwick Benjamin Bateman, EastGreenwich
Daniel Carpenter, Uxbrdge David Farnum, Smith.
field, rr Briggs, Bristol; Thomas s Taylor, Little
Rest Rowse Babcock, Westerly DR. 1ilnghas,.
Wexford jeremiah Williams, Warren; Daniel
Brewer, Taunton, (Mass) and the Post. Master at
Slstersyille. May 81, 1923.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
UNION FACTORY

INDIGO BLUE.
THE subscribers respectfully informs their
friends and the public, that they hsve estab-
ished the indigo blue Dying, and have employed
sn experienced workman at the coloring and finish.
ing Wooilen goods Of all descriptions will be fin
shed in the neatest manner. on the most reasonable
terms.
WOOL CARDING.
Wool Of all grades carded into rolls in the best
manner They continue TO manufacture wool on
shares or by contract, as may best suit their EN-.
pioyers.
The following persons will receive and forward
any articles intended for the Union Factory.
EDWRAD STaNHUPE, and
ROBERT X & FRANCIS CARR, Newp0rf.
GEORGE LAWTON, Tverfsn.
JEREMIAH CLIFFORD, Bristo! Ferry
They return their sincere thanks to their former
customers and solicit the continuance of their ia.
yours JOHN BABCOCK.
MOSES LAWT0N
Porte .outh, June 13
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23

.aNECDOTE or JOHN ELWES, TIE -'lISER.
When Elves was in Parliament, he invs'i
ably walked homo, to save the expense OF r
hackney coach. One very dark nigh, as b,
was hurtying along, no went with such vio
lencc against The pole OF o sedan char, which
he did no. see, that no Gu, both his legs ve'y
deeply. As usual, ho though, not OF sny as.
sis,snce bu, Col. Timms, at whose house he
w>s, in tchatd.s,reet, insisted upon some
one being sen, for, Old Elves q, length sob.
mi,ed, and an spotheca'y was called in, VINO
instantly begsn to expiaie on 'Ihe bsd conss.
que nces OF breaking the skin: the good 10 tune
Of his being sent 20. and he peculiarly bad
appearance Of Nj. Elves wound Very
probable said old ELVES, but NJ -,
have one thing TO say to yn: In my opinion
my legs ate not much har; oow you think
they are so will make this atgteement: l
will Ake one leg, and you the o,her; you shall
do what you please wuh yours, and will do
nothing TO mine and | viii wage you' bin
shat my lee gets we'll the first He beat she
ahofhecdry by a fortnight.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-12-23
Rules for young Tadesmen and Abpren-
iiceS.


Do careful not TO cncsmbe, yourself with
house OF greater ren, than ,hs curren, pro6ts
Of your business viii easily pay. ~ young
bcg,nnc 9 have half uodone th .nselves by
want OF foresight in ihi. ono article. Qus'ter.
days are clamorous visi,sn,s, and their due
must be sliced of from tho capital stock, 1.-THE
product does rot swell 10 proportion to the dc.
msnd. Therefore, before you attempt the
daogerous experiment, make tho exsciest es.
tima,e possible OF tho expenses you may IN
cur, and the prospects you have TO make, bal.
aoce even; snd rather trade within your COM
pass, than beyond il; h Is easy TO enlarge
your risk. but not to contract i, ;--ood, once
out Of your depth, It is gres, hazard, VI ever
you recover your footing any more.
IL IL Q plan, but faithful saying g,--Eaf your
brown bread f-sf: nor is there a bette 'ule
fo' youog mans outsetin the world. While
20, con'inus single, yeu may live within 90
marrow bounds ss you please and II is then
you mus, b. gin to save, 10 order TO be provid
I'd 10, the more enlarged expenses Of you
f0iue family. Besides, q PLAIN, frugal iuc i,
,hsn supported most ehee'fuIly; u is your
own choice, and isto be justified on the best
and mos. hooes' principles Ia the world and
you have pobody's p,ide to struggle with, or
spps,ites to master, but your own. Asyou