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Nsv Yosy, DEC. I.
The Pirates

The pT0leS
Yhe Commitiee to whom the subject was
fa,ely referred, have called . meeting TO.
morrow ct tho Ton,ine Coffee House, 10
hear their report upon the subject of piracy
There has been something wrong in the
measures taken by our govsfnnent 10 sup.
p'ess this destructive war upon our com.
merce, and il is high time that more efficient
measures should be sdop,ed.-Whh this
view il hss lstely been urged by seSsfsi wri.
GERS IN ,his city, thst We should have loeomo.
1ive power, which will enable us st pleasure
60 seour the bsys end inlsts infested by the
enemy; aud ws shall carry with Us, at oil
,imes, . powerful force which msy be e'ough,
90 boar, on Q given object at spy time, by
anesns Of our boats; and which will enable
us, 10 pursue the Fee.boo,er,, BY land ss well
ss by water. For this purpose Il 10 recon.
mended that the Steam Ship Robert Fulton
be purchased.
"This beas,iful vessel, built in the rnsn.of
war style, can afford good quarters for 400 Of.
fcets and men, and can conveniently tske sll
the necessary boats She can DO equipped
aud armed ct o small expense, sud prepared
for service, ct Q cost, including purchase mo.
ney, Dot exceeding $4,000. Her drsugh, Of
wafer is very easy. With convenient depo,
OF coal, at the Bslizs, on tho Mississippi,
which may be very chespiy fepienished from
the Missouri aud Ohio, that is to say. at the
ratio Of IS pe, chsldron, the Rober, Fulton,
may be kept conslsn,ly cruising on tho coast
Of Cubs, combining within herself, tho two
gres, principles Of war, concentration OF force
and celebrity Of movement. And what height.
ems tho value Of this plan - the reflection, that
a steam vessel Of the chsrscte described,
may bid defiance not only to pirates, but 10
sheir eoadju,or the Yellow Fsvsri II being Q
fac, conf med by experience, snd a,tested by
the most scienuhc msdics, men, tha: owing
to the publication Of the atmosphere sris'sg
from constant combustion, psslilenee can oey'
or mako his abode in . steamship"
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yl9arrieD.

kh;s town. on the evening of the 81 inst. BY the
|Nr Csmmell, Mr. Bsyd'uin .harshdH TO Mss
Clrke, daughter OF Mr. Joseph Clarke.
rbsrsday evening last. BY the Rev Mr EDDY,
|karh, Holmes Of Nantucket to Miss SusaH W:
=, laughter Of the late Mr.. Joshoa Barker OF
thekveniny Of the sIh inst. by the Rev Mr.
Ion, Air fyancis " Ssa5ury 20 Miss Rebeeea
kfr9 dsush,er Of Mr.. Nicholas Gefiroy' =" OF
a. fsisndN Mee;ipg .Housc in rorvnouh on
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ishefory eroor 10 Tie Collector. or to the Town.
Council. that he or she no longer or keeps any
which the deg is kept shall be deemed to be the
owner or keeper thereof
Published by order of Council.
CHARLES CYLES, Preb. Clerk.
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SLOOP NEPTUN E.

Of The melancholy disaster Of tho sinking
Of this vessel we have before spoken. A
Newbnrg paper contains a list of those who
escaped the wa,ery grave, which yawnsd to
receive so many victims. II 10 said that nne.
teen were sayed.-The following distressing
particulars are given.
"When the s!oop was thrown on henbeam
ends, the plaster oo deck Immediately shifted
TO leewaid, crushing In Its course . number
of men and women who stood On deck, and
sweeping them overbosid, and almost instant.
ly, her bow weat down. and in four minutes
she filled and totally disappeared. A cOn'i.
derable number OF passengers wete on deck.
Somo clung to the vessei, others seized the
articles ,ha, hos,ed from her, upon which they
buoyed themselves until rescued BY the bos's
which came to their assistance. All who
were in the cabin went down in her. Mr..
Decker, the mate, swan 10 the yawl, which
was in tow, and Mr.. Wooi,ey, who had
charge Of the freight, succeeded In casting
of the tow line Of the yswl, and getting 90
board just as tho stern Of the sloop disappear.
cd. Oars were brought them from o sloop
near, and they rowed to Q woman clingiDg 10
. .ietce. Just IS they approached her she
fell OF. A person wen, to the bow Of the
Boa, and seized her by the hair 80 she was
sinking. 1t csme out. He reached down
and csught her clothes. They tore. And ss
she was sgain sInking, she raised her hand it
was seized aud she was taken on board the
yswl. Five Others were picked up by the
sloop, and several by boats which came of
from the shors. Prov. naher.
The Lancssterisn schools In this town, es.
ssblished by Mr.. Osborn and Mr.. De Wit
continue to unfold the advantages Of tha, mode
OF instruction TO those who take the trouble
Of enquiring into the beat system Of elemen.
sary education. Al . is.s examination Of the
school Of the h,Ier gentleman, by persons
competent TO judge, tho p'eceptor and his
system Of instruction received the unqualified
spprobalion Of sll present. Tho school Of
tho former een,leman, which was the first
opened in this town, We have ofen visited,
and can therefore with great cosfde nee re.
commend them both to parents.-Providenee
Gazette.
Two hundred and thiriy.siI persons srs
stated 10 the official Reports, to have died oil
ths yellow fever a Charles,on the late season.
besides the number Of csses which doubtless
never came TO the knowledge Of tho Board oi
Health.
Violation e(she Grave.-Jsmes Wilson, j..
Of Aeworth, has ten arrested az Csslletnu,
brought back 10 Acwor,h, end placed unde'
bonds Of 22ooo With four sute,ies Of 8 1000
zach for his appearance 81 the Supreme Cour'
10 Nay, to answer TO the charge OF cst'ylog
joE, for dissection, the body Of Mr. Bsz,leei
! Bsekwish, o. mentioned in our last. His ae.
. cempliee, smother Of the Cs',le,oo students,
hos absc ooded. Eefne Sentinel
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WORCESTER ALE.

A PsssH supply Of Worcester double Ale. Of
n superior quality, for the winters consumption.
finer than any in this Market for sale at the south
cellar under the Franklin House opposite the south.
east corner Of Market House. t.
WIN. PROCTOR. .sgent for the
Woreesisr Brewery.
providrnre Nov S0
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SHIPPING LIST.

PORT OF NEWPORT.
EN7ERKD,
sloop George & Mary, Walden. New.York.
., Essex, Burr, >,
., u ID. Jones, Lswton, .,
CLRHRED,
Sloop Fair. Haven, Kelly, Charleston, &C.
., Essex. Burr, Bristol
., B Jones, Lawton, Providence.
Schr. Mary Ann, Swift. Richmond,
Monday Dec. 8
Arrived Ship Ann Maria, from New.York. fol
Vslparaiso-in distress
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PROBATE NOTICE..

Court Of Probate, NsvhOrf, Dee. 8, rs2+,
THE Commissioners appointed to re-
ceive and examine the claims against the Estate OF
George Perry, deceased. have made q report. aud
returned list Of claims allowed against said rs.
tate tit Is ordered that the consde ration Of said
report be referred to Court OF Probate, to be bold
en- at the state house, in said Newport. on the first
Monday Of December next. at 9 O'Clock, A. N aud
that notice be given. by publishing this order tina,
all persons interested may appear IL they see fit. and
be heard. by order OF said Court, .,.
CHARLES GYLEs, Prob Clerk.
Dec O.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

Cours Of Probate. hewnorf, Dec 6, 1924.
VA HEREas an instrument Of writing. purpor,ing
w 90 be the last viii and testament Of Sarah f..
6.abefh Greene late Of Newport deceased, has been
presented said Court FOR probate. and the consi.
usry next Notice is hereby given. to all persons in.
terested therein. to appear. it they see tit. at Court
Of probate. to be holden at the state house, in said
Newport, on said FIRST Monday Of January next. at
O'Clock, A. N. to be heard in the premises.
By order Of said Court, o..
CHARLES GYLEs, Prob Clerk.
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III Meeting y the Tcwn Council, Of Me
town ef Newho'f, holden tie jir1 Monday
in December, 1924.
An ACT to prevent the destruction of
Sheep by DOGS.

sheep by DOGS.
yTyHEREAs Il appears that saTutavy effects we're
w produced by the Law imposing Tax or duty
on Docs. and that since the repeal of that law,
those destructive animals have multiplied to such
degree endangers tie safety Of the numerous val
uable Hocks OF Serno and olher sheep kept in this
town and vicinity; Therefore,
Seer. I. Be 10 enacted. That evepy owner or keep.
tax for every such dog, the of twenty cents
lion Of each snd etery month from the first day OF
geant, whose duty il shall be TO collect the same,
FIVE per cent, OF the amount collected
such tax shall remain unpaid for the space of five
days after demsnd made by the Collector. he The
said Collector shall Immediately make report there.
Of to the town.treasurer whose duty il shall be
forthwith TO prosecute for and recover the same |;
and in case such nx shall si remain unpaid for the
space Of one month after prosecution commenced,
il shall then be the duty OF said Collector immedi-
atey cause such dog or dogs for which the tai %
remains unpaid, 10 be killed.
Sect. g. .fud be n further enacted, Thst II shall r
the duty Of the townsergesn, 10 take an account OF
al dogs in this town. with the names OF the owners
or keepers thereof: which account sbsli Be taken
between the first and and fifteenth days Of februsry
next, and returned into The Clerks Office OF THIS
Council and every person appearing BY said account
or by other evidence 10 the owner or keeper OF dog
or days on or sftef said hrst day OF February, shan
bs considered liable TO pay said t,r; and shai con-
tnue 90 liable unii srsh rer'on gives noee AMI s,'
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GOOD LUcTyy


The goddess OF Fortune has sgsin urrbr.
ed hs' banner over the Truly Fortunate Lo.s
te'y Office, OF J. c. Shaw. who has Obtained
Tor his friends, Of Mr.. Joseph Howotd, Bt o.
ker, 10 Providence IN the Queen's College
Lottery, the Capital Prize Of $4,000, the q.
noun, due on which was psomp,Iy esshd ~
Mr.. Howard 10 the subscriber on Monday
morning lsst, and paid TO The sgen,s ot tha
owners, TO me unknown, the ssme day. ftis
understood that rhn prize 10 owned by ten OF
twelve persons.
Chances Tor $4,000
10000
5000
and 1000
in authorized lotteries, msy be ob,sined bS
application TO J c. SHAW, who has for sale
Union Meeting House tickets, &c. sc.
Nov, 90.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

Courf Of Probate, Newhort, Dee. 6, 1924.
WHERxAs an instrument Of writing. purpor,ing
w TO be the last will and testament OF Cato Val.
let. = coiored man. late Of Newport, deceased. has
been presented to said Court, FOR probate, and the
consideration thereof referred to the first ondsy in
January next-Notice is hereby given. TO oil persons
Interested iherein. TO appear. if they see ft at q
Court of Probate, to be holden at the sts,ehouse,
in said Newport, on said First Monday in January
next, ut O'Clock, A. NJ. to be heard in the premises
by order Of said Court,
CHARLES GYLBS, Pre5 Cik.
Dec 9, .-
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Eare reduced 10 Sc.

THE FvLroN, Capt Comstock,
l. leaves Ne York, fos Newport and Provi.
dence. every ssturda at 3 O'Clock p. M.-and the
CossrcrIeuT, Capt. panker, ssery Wednesday st
the same hour. Faro &c in each boat.
Returning. the FULTON. vill cave Provideoce eve
~ wedze.1sy at o'clock q. " and the cosnee,i.
eu'S every ssia-d,y, a. The sang boar.
No,, 25.
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PROBATE NOTICE.
Court of Probate, A1iddieiorvn, Nou. IS, 1924.
WHEREAS Daniel Howland, Esq.
Administrator on the uaadminis,rsed estate Of Ben.
jsmin Gardner. Esq. late Of MiddIetown, deceased,
has this day presented bis administration accounts
for settlement and ALLOWANCE snd the consideration
thereof referred to the third Monday in December
next Notice 10 hereby given to oil parties interest.
cd in said estate to appear. f they see h, at Cour,
Of Probate to be holden At the ,osn House in said
Mddetoen, on the said third Mondsy in Deeember,
at 2 Of the clock, r NJ TO shew cause, any they
have, why said account should not be allowed.
BY order Of said Court,
ELISHA ALLEN, Probate Clark.
N,v 49,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-11-06
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
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THE REPOSITORY.
THE. MOUNTAIN CAVE.

" Strangest ycissitutles Of veal and wo,
Prove sometimes fortunes happiest harbingers."
had returned from my tedious residence in the
east, which, though it embraced but few years in
the calender of time, had worn away like an age
each day Of which stamped fresh testimony on nv
heart of the strength of those natural ties that bind
the young spirit to its natural home. | was once
more in the midst of those sweet scenes which ha-
bit had rendered familiar and which affection had
rndcarcd and once more saw around me the forms
which kindred ties, or long companionship, or the
bright blaze of juvenile and still unc xtingushed pas
sion, had bound closer to my bosom. The golden
chain of love and friendship had, indeed, been
stretched far, very far, in my adventurous fight s.
but felt as | gathered up its links my return,
that they all renamed unb~oken, and dreamed
moment that the to which | had chung with
most devotion even brighter than before Naw-
thorn side had not lost the attractive power which
led me to its willow groves while vet wavwald
boy which drew from me many sigh while alb
sent, and which, now that had visited once more
my first inheritance, seemed even more powerful
than ever
my fathers dwelling, just as the sun had gone down,
and letta mellow twilight evening, in whicha bright
full moon half supplied the glorious lustvc that fol
lowed the lord Of day and when | had pad ny de-
Yotions at the altar Of family affection walked up
to the beautiful whte-washed cottage on the green
hill. When reached the Little gate that opened
towards the yard, paused, though half reluctant to
delay, and turned to survey the scenery Inlmcdi-
ately on my right, the noble susquchanna, pouring
the torrent of his at the broad, untrembling
base Of the Muncy hills, and checked in his proud
career, rolling his deluge of broken waters back to-
wards the west roared, and foamed and sparkled in
the silent moonlight, far as the eye could reach In
front and to the left, the long range of mountains
which separate Lycoming from Northumberland,
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ed to look down in upon the forests that gloom
ed at their feet. felt, too, as though l stood on
consecrated ground, that the air breathed was of
a richer, purer more heaven-ke element, and that
the shade was rendered sacred by a thousand reco-
lectlons. They all returned afresh. Here Mary De-
lamere had troddeni her breath was mingled with
the atmosphere that foated round me, and in those
groves how often had we strayed hand in hand, and
read each others hearts, and smiled, and bushed
and parted with tears of regret, and dwelt upon
each kind tone of voice, and each expressive glance
until we met again.
That love which is born and nurturcd amid the ro-
mantle soltudes of nature which ripens beneath
the everlasting shades of mighty mountains, and
mingles its morning and its evening signs with the
paintive voice of rushing rivers having its origin in
the first and warmest emotions Of the heart, is not
cannot be less ftrvent and enduring, than the pas
sion which mimic art, and overweight, unnatural
sentiment,are employed in polishing into brightness
had now seen something Of the world, yet had
known but one affection. When, in earlier, per
haps more innocent days, had fingered for hours
with my sweet mountain maid, on the brow of this
gentle hill, and felt how her little hand rembed in
nv own and mark ed, with thrice 1apt1rous &C.
stacy, how tendcry her mild blue eve looked up to
me, sparkling with delight if praised, and glisten-
ing with moisture if blamed, knew that my ex-
stcncc was closely, indissolublv interviewer with
hers, but vet, know not why it was never dream
cd that this was love. Absence however, had now
taught me the lesson ought sooner to have learned.
But was Mary Deamerc the same Separated from
for so long time bound to me only by such
are gathered from the speaking eye, and
the voiceess, vet cloquently breathing silence of
the heart had she not forgotten me had her af-
fcct;ons not been plighted to another These
thoughts passed rapidly through ny mind, and
broke each delightful reverie. leaned upon the
an inquiry that would have cleared up what had
ottcn-whatI now more than ever, actually dread
ed. But WAS not long to remain in suspense
heard the door Of the cottage open and shut,
and saw a faint glcam of light play moment among
the clustering willows and vanish away An instant
,tter and light tootstep seemed approaching. |
bent forward to stcn and beautiful form, dressed
in white, giided towards iapproached-t was
Mary Delamere. She had heard of my return, and,
with her mother who came up moment afterwards,
was coming down to .wclcome me back to my ma
tive place. The good old lady wept for JOY to sec
me and after pouring hundred blessings on my
head, left Mary to return with me to the cottage,
while she went down to the homestead to congratu-
late parents on return. | shall remember
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me in the full sunshine Joy, when my forebodings
it was worth all had ever enjoyed before | trem-
bled while tasted it, and the sequel proved it to
have been Joy too full to be of long duration
Mary seemed much the same as when left her
she had grown rather more delicate, but this added
to her beauty She always charming girl,
full of light and loneliness, gay, sentimental and
lively; and now every grace shone forth in more ma
ture and polished ustre. We talked of the thousand
things which newly met lovers talk of. The hours
passed rapidly away, and the time for retirement at
length arrived. rose to return, buoyant with hap
pness, and Mary accompanied me to the cottage
gate. We had often fingered there for hours in
years long past and the recollection of those times,
warmed by the evenings interview, so transported
me, that could no longer moderate my feelings,
and, clasplng the sweet girl in my arms imprint
ed on her cheeks thousand kisses She blushed
deeply, sighed, and raising her eyes timidly t.
wards me, said, with voice and look that bespoA
the tcndcrcst compassion, and friendship almo~t
too kind and ferven for friendship, "Charlcs th.S
must not become, will not call YOU my brothc'
if you behave so rudcly" g But viii YOU not call
me by dearcr name than friend Or brother :" Al
that can never be-" "And why ;" ''Charlcs, rr
hand is promised to another. | ought to give my
heart with it; then what have left for you, it 2o
forfeit the name of brother ~
That r1omentary conversation seems. even nov.
like troubled dream. believe it ended there
remember nothing further. The crush n, tec
ngs received, dnmcd my recollcc!ior. ilcncn.
ber next day, being introduced u i.c ncac
Scarborough. This the person 10 " ,.ofu Ma
~ Delamerc engaged He Wa, middle ag.i
man, with dark suspicious brow rcpU;cI rich,
ndfoilowed no fixed occupation. II,,vngre sdce
4 cons:e.> able time in the neighborhood, and bc
ing possessed Of leisure and address, lie mad devote
himself to the task Of making interest at the cotuc
and though not avorite with any OF the Delamelt,
the charm of riches accomplished what ought to u
the peculiar province of the person and the mnd 10
effect, the conquest Of the object Of his desires
know not what sentence may be passed upon r1
conduct but avow, that, perhaps no person pred
With rigid scrutiny into the ciArace r and affairs
Of Jacqucline nl self. | thought could have
gone up to iIaW thorn ILL., and given Mary NY hatd
even on the wedding day, had She chosen one whose
age, and mind, and person, III any degree rendered
him worthy OF her. AS it WAS, could not lull ny
heart into acqu:tscence with the match. But All ny
acquired handsome estate IN monty, and t,iAt -
was a foreigner by birth. These h. tal stated To-
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Decorating or
PERCUSSION GUNS.

THE subscriber respectfully informs
a the public, that be is prepared TO alter
guns TO the decorating or percussion prin-
ciple, at the New York aud Philadelphia
prices.
The superiority of this over the old plan
is very evident from the general adoption
of decorating guns by the sportsmen in all
the northern cities, where they are greatly
preferred to the use. of flint and STEEL A
much less quantity of powder is requisite
in loading, the FIRE is certain and much
quicker, are completely water proof, and
loaded in much less time, more secure a.
gainst accidents than coiDmon guns; and
what would reader them particularly desi.
rabIe, no fash can be seen from the lock
in firing. /,
ANY gun can be altered 10 this princi'
ple. For terms, which are reasonable
and any further particulars, apply to
GEORGE JONES,
Gunsmith, Fairfar street.
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FANCY GOODS.

SUCH As
Large and small tortoise she'll combs
do do mock do do
Reiicules OF superior quality
Cloth, tooth and hair brushes,
G%eDtlemen's stocks and cravat stiffeners
La Fayette gloves
Waist and watch ribbons, violin strings
Pocket books of various kinds
Ladies and geutlemens' kid and beaver
gloves
Cigar cases and sun glasses
Cologne water and fancy shaving soap
Fancy baskets
Looking glasses of different kinds
Casters. pistols and dirks
Snuff boxes, watches, seal and keys
Amber, coral, wax and other beads
Musical boxes, ladies' waist clasps
Buckles and ear rings, breast pins
Bolts and catches, hooks and eyes
keticule clasps and spectacles,
Silver thimbIes, penknives
Purses OF different kinds
ALSO,
Ladies' and chiidren's seal and fur caps
OF Superior quality and a considerable
quantity of shoes and boots, all OF which
will be sold at the most reduced prices,
&C II