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Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The Citizens of Boston and Provi-
dence, are making preparations for a
Religious Celebration of the approach
ing anniversary Of our National Inde-
pendence. Whatever objections may
be made to other modes of celebrating
this event, there can certainly be none
to this. tits the yearly return of that
day, when the God Of battles, gave into
the hands Of our fathers all the Civil
and Religious Liberty which their pos.
terity now enjoy. Let it then he hal
lowed by the grateful adulations Of
Christian People-let the temples fo
religious worship be opened and th'
Altar thronged-let US at least raise
song Of praise to Him, who prospere'
our holy cause, and gave US deliveranc
from our oPpressors.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

We are glad 10 learn, officially,
through the Georgia papers, that
the Commissioners ofthe States of
Georgia and alabama will meet at
Fort Mitchell, on the first Monday
in July next, for the purpose of Ak
ing the boundary between the two
States, 1t may so happen that the
decision Of these Commissioners will
put an end. at once, to the ferInent
ofpolitics in Georgia. so far as it il
caused by the Greek affairs. Il will
so happen, IL It turn out that the
State Of Georgia, by the Second
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

A bill has been introduced into
Massachusetts House Of Reprcscn-
tativcs to provide for licensing per-
sons to sell Lottery tickets. In az
indictment against a broker recent.
ly tried in Boston, for selling tick.
cts contrary to the statue, tic iur,
after being out "a hours were una.
bic to agree Oh verdict, and were
discharged. 1t is expected the Leg
islature will adjourn On Saturday.
Journal.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The body Sos . isw ninutss into . bath q
cold sss Or ssltsd wstss. st The same tins
hat warm air nsy b bssathsd irte ths
lnnss. and he stepseh gently excited By mol
erats stimulsns for Il does not follow that
because the limbs and surface oftbs body are
fSossl, The. central parts have suffered ts'thc
same extent. After . short immersion In sea-
water the body should be taken out. wiped
perfectly dry, laid in flannel in a moderately
warm room, and submitted @ the friction Of
warm hands, several persons being engaged in
this simultaneously.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

said. being fearful That The " maidsn''
will come % eyIh by wandering around
the country, not having The use Of her
reas0u, being sctustsd BY humane mo-
tives. desires I'll persohs. who may
chance to see Or hear Of her. 70 give
him early notice Of her movements.
N. B. When the Literary editor
discovered this lady he !" mas inhaiing
the cool brsexss whieA delightful shss,
Of vaier gsneratss."" a. Is custom ~
tho afternoon. /"
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The Season.--The earth still con-
tinues dry, and but for the night dues
which have been uncommonly heavy
this spring. the grass crops would hard.
ly pay for cutting. Onions have been
almost entirely ruined by The worm |;
they commence eating the plant at the
surface Of the Garth, and always prove
fatal; four thousand of these worms
have been taken from one eighth of az,
acre Of land, 10 the vicinity Of this place
The Cherry, for which Warren aud
Bristol are famed, has experienced a
pretty severe blast a common crop,
however, is anticipated.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

For the week past our streets have
been thronged with members oftbe So
ciety ofFriends, on their way to New
port, to attend their Yearly Meeting
II is good to see 50 many strong car
riages, SO many sleek horses, and so
many smiling faces. 1t Is worth the
while of people pent up in compact
towns and villages, and compelled to
inhale thousand vilIainous smells, to
mark the difference between these rud.
dy strangers who seize moment from
domestick cares to meet each other and
~rasp the hand and drop the tear Of
( iendship on the same spot which
their fathers visited before them, and
their own puny bodies and sickly coun-
tenances. It is worth the while Of the
fashionable belle, to look upon the nea
drab bonnet and the rosy cheeks and
sparkling eyes which it sbades-up'
on the upright form aud easy car
riage of those who hive never beer
slaves to fashion, and deny, If they can
that beauty is most beautiful when un
adorned by art.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17


The iahabitants sf Rhode.lsland. il
i understood, will have the honour of
visit from this tragedian, III the
course Of the summer we therefore.
take this Opportunity Of reminding the
citizens Of Bristol County, that few
dollars will be required for his support
while in the state, aud few more to
carry away with him to his brother
cockncys, across the water, as an evi-
dsnce Of his ability to gull the yankee
flats every dollar, it is expected, that
can be spared, viii be promptly carried
to the boz. office efthe Providence The.
atre. to the end that he may eat his
roast beef and plumb pudding. and
Brighten his imagination with generous
wias,s
while we are digging clans. or raising
onions, to pay the butcher and the wine
merchant.
The citizens Of Rhode island gener-
ally, and the inhabitants Of Providence
especially. gre under great obligations
to the Managers Of the Boston and
Providence Theatrical Corps, for con.
ferring on them the visit Of this seek
and buskin hero. We are far from
wishing real histronic merit cold re.
ception this side of the Atlantick-we
are lovers Of the drama, and would
see it encouraged, so long and so far al
the individuals claiming patronage are
worthy. But Mr.. Kesn has shown Us
by bis treatment of Boston audience
that be neither respects his own wor'
nor the feelings Of the people will
whom he is sojourning. Instead of re
alizing the honour conferred upon al
itinerant vender Of" Garricks gestures
by Americas notice, he believed h
was demeaning himself by performing
before a set Of ignorant pumpkins
Let New-Englanders show him tina
they have grain Of the old leaven let
yet 4; and when, like Matthews, he re
hearses to Johnny Bull, his adventure
in this country, let US have the scene
Of the tragick order. the better to sui
his genius.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

We learn. by the journal Of proceed.
ings Of the Massachusetts Legislature,
that the House Of Representatives was
called to order by Mr.. Barry, Of the
Boston Delegation. who is q hatter.-
1t is a circumstance to tie honour oil
Boston Mechauicks, and worthy Of re-
membrance, that this duty has for the
lost ten years, devolved upon gentlemen
Of this class in Boston.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

A horse -boat has been established at
Bristol Ferry by which means man and
beast, bag and baggage. are transported
across the water, without wetting q
whisker or drawing a buckle-tOngue.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

AT a town. meeting in North-Provi-
dence last week. vote was passed ap-
propriating the rent Zone hundren and
fifty dollars per annum) Of the towns
landing in Paw'ucket, for ten years, as
donation to the Turnpike Corpora
ton, towards building road from Paw.
tucket to intersect the Powder Mil
turnpike near Fruit Hill.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The Editor of the Literary Cadet,
published at Providence, happening up
the banks of the Seekonk River, Just
as the sun spent has lost ray Of tight up
on creat;on," discovered sitting up.
on an oaken bough, beneath the lurur,ant
foliage ofa beech tree" 1.-THE first time
we ever heard Of an oak limbs growing
on beech tree "a female form the
very thing he was looking for1 whose
pensive and woe .begone countenancs
told her sad story" and convinced hin
" she was one Of hopes forsaken an,
prospects bligbted." He endeav ouret
in vein to as certain her name, "and th,
Undue ements which had led her to fre
quent place so retired and surround
Cd with solitude" Night was CON
ing on, and fearful that the wretche,
maiden would remain in the forest al
the live-long night" he "begged " per
mission to accompany her to her home
which she would not permit. but walk
ed OF alone. Now the editor kore
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The citizens of Providence, have
added another hundred dollars to the
cum before appropriated for celebrat-
ing the Anniversary Of our National In
dependence. What is that to as?
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Greek Treaty, obtains al the LAND
within her borders. We should rc-
'j0ics ct such . result.
Nh, Int.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The Governour Of Massachusetts,
transmitted his Speech 70 the Legisla-
ture of that state, on the 9th instant
1t is an able, and rather lengthy state
paper discovering not only great in
dustry, but the most clear views upon
the topicks which it touches.
The Senate were employed. on
Wednesday, in cons idering the bill rel
ati,e to the Pay OF Members, which
they finally decided should be taken
from the State Treasury.-Yeas 2l
Nays l6.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The Quarantine Regulations will 60
into operation, at Providence, on Mon
day next. Doctor John w. Richmond
has been re-appointed Health Officer.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The Circuit Court of the United
States. for Rhode -Islard District, COM
mcnced its June term at Newport on
Thursday last. Its docket consists Of
fifty three cases. ten of which are con-
tinued from former terms, many others
removed from the State Courts, it is
stated, will be entered on the second
day Of the term.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Walter R. Danforth. Esq. editor Of
the Microcosm, has stated {. By author
ity" that the Hon. Elisha r. Potter,
will not be held up as candidate for
Senator, at the next election. He might
rs well say he should never again be Z
member Of the Town c Councii
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Mr.. KEAN, was seriously inter-
rupted in his performance the first
night of his appearance at the Bal
tilnore Theatre, in consequence Of
which, it was deemed prudent to
suspend his engagement, and the
Theatre was to be closed. Mr.. X.
will not appear again in Baltimore,
but would complete his engagement
in Philadelphia.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Sccident.-Wc learn by the Prov
,dence papers, that Thomas Kilncr,
Esq. the able manager Of the The
atre, fractured bis leg, by lncautious.
Y jumping from . chaise, whilst
driving.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Hon. Nathaniel S;Isbce, Of Salem.
was on the 9th inst. elected by the
Senate of Massachusetts. to flk tho
vacancy in the United Statess SEN
ate, occasioned by tho rcsignation
Of Mr.. Lloyd.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

II il mentioned in Southern papers,
that the Hon. John Randolph, after
embarking for Europe, found his ap-
petite for quarreling rather whetted by
the sea-breeze, ard took it into his
head to have little Of bis favourite
chat with member Of the Society Of
Friends, fellow passenger ; when he
found that the plain coat covered a
body that had never been in the habit
OF submitting tamely to insult, and il
, was only through the inierposition Of
! the Captain that duel was prevented
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

An sttenpt Is making in town oI
johnson. to introduce the Ladies Muse.
una into the Free Schools of that place
A very praiseworthy undertaking.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Religious Celebration.--We learn
by the Providence American, that it
is proposed by the various Religious
Societies OF that town, to unite In a
celebration Of the 5Oth Anniversary
Of American Independence, by the
performance of religious public SER
vices. in the afternoon Of the ap-
preaching 4th of July. and after the
civil exercises OF the day have ended.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Heroism.-On Saturday the 81
inst. boy. who was fishing on a
pier OF the North River. near Ho-
boken ferry, accidentally fell into
the dock where the water was fivo
feet, and could not swim. As he
was going down the second time. a
lad named Thomas Kirk, aged only
twelve years, jumped in and sustain.
ed him until other assistance came,
and relieved them both.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

The KeRnebec Journal, of Satur-
day last, says" We continue to hear
of fires in woodlands in various parts
OF the country. aud particularly in
Somerset county. Vegetation looks
well at present. the weather being We
ry warm.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Complaint is made at New-York.
that Bakers continue their bread Of
the same size as when -four was So
per barrel.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

A fire in Portland had destroyed 80
buildings, and was still raging on Sun.
day morning last.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

In Ncw,Jer scy $4,000 acres OF
woodlands have been run over with
fire and upwards Of 5000 cords Of
wood prepared for the market have
been burnt, and a number Of cattle
destroyed.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

II IS remarked in the Philadelphia
Gazette. that murders are more fire.
quent in the United States, than ia
England. in proportion to population.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-17

Capt. symmes has lectured at Sa-
lem, twice. and been we'll received by
a numerous and respectable auditory.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14
CONGRESS canesaoy

WASHINGTON, Jan. r. In the Senate the
Bill TO annul the act OF the Legislative. Courc;l
oil the Territory of Florida, respecting wr.oI-s
was ordered TO be engrossed for its third reading.
Mr. van Buren submitting the reasons which Undue,
ed the Judiciary Committee 10 repor, >, Tba lii
rom the House OF Representatives, 10 authorize
The Legislature OF OHIO TO sell certain Land here
totore appropriated to the use of Schools nrasr
went some discussion; and was laid ON the tahI.
me objection urged was, that CONGRESS- had NJ,
controi over the subject; having. by the comnact
giving ITS assent to the admission Of Ohio into tho
Cnion, granted all ITS right and title 10 the State
The other business was uninteresting.
Exclusive OF the discussion on the Judiciary Ri,
winch caiiea up Mr. Mangum, Ia conclusion Of the
ie,"'iks lie nau onered on the day before and Mr.
Wlckliffe OF Kentucky, in reply the only bus;ness
transacted in the House of Representat;yes ,as,o,
day, consisted of the introduction and adontjon NJ
resolutions. Mr. Phelps OF Conn. introduced ;oipt
resolution, proposing amendment To the Cons,;
luton, In relation 10 the election ofPresiden, &,
Tesldent, which was read and ordered to be nrnted
VII. Saunders OF N. Carolina, laid on the table n re-
solution calling for information from the Dena,ront
OF STATE as 10 the newspapers in which The Laws of
the u o. have been directed TO be printed. and the.
expense annually paid by that Department for publi
c"'ion OF the laws, and public printing. Resolutions
were adopted, on motion of Mr.. Cook. of Ilinois
on me subject OF ascertaIning and fixing the Nor
thern Boundary of the State of Illinois: On mo,ion
oil Mr.. Rremer, of Pennsylvania, 10 prevent plain.
uH or defendant in a case put down for trial from
continuing The same unless sufficient cause shall he
SHOWN Tor such continuance: On motion of Mr.
"dfhsey' oil New York, relative to the establish
mem Oh Circuit Court in the Northern Distric,
OF New York; and motion of Mr.. Scott, NJ
missouri, on The subject of erecting an Arsenal az
u near 81 LOUIS missouri Nat. Jour.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14
Extract IF a letter dated

II.
Our markets still continue in an unsettled s,,te
owing chiefly 10 the want OF purchasers for the
English market. Cotton, however, arrives more
ireely-the Mississippi and the adjacent rivers hav-
ing OF late, considerably risen Prime Orleans arc
still in demand for the Hsvre trade and command a
good price-say is cents per ID. For these differ.
emf crops that price has been paid within TIN, few
days. Ordinary grades however, are much lower in
proportion. Some good fair Couons can now be
had for IL IL I3 Sd cents But the want 81
cash keeps many out Of the market; and those in
diyidaas who were the principal buyers last season
remain quite inactive.
Two failures have taken place since las, adj
vlsed you, viz. Cromelin, Davis & Co & Ssbatier
4 Grmai the latter accompanied with an slfacious
forgery 10 the amount of 100 900 Jolarsl Gri,ua
the defauer has fed, and has not since been heard
Of lie Otis believed for the period of two years
has been using the names Of several of our most
wealthy citizens, by giving notes indorsed By one
or other OF them for goods and discount. Mr.
Sebdter was IN toto, Ignorant of this fact. and no
man stands higher in the public estimation. He il
an aged man, and can neither read nor write Griua
is the role depredaor, and no one ever expecte, or
ireamt that such an act wouid he committed by
hun"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14
MONDAY, JANUARY o, 1926.
IN SEN ATE

The Vice President communicated letter from
the Secretary ofthe Navy, accompanied by state.
ment Of the contingent expenses Of that Department
for the year 1925.
Inc wee President also communicated letter
from the same Department, transmitting fftv conies
Of the Navy Register, for 1926, for the Senate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14

The ship Louisiana at New York from Nev
Orleans, brings ad vices to the 2Ist ult inclusive.
Oui correspondents inform us that the private let
ters represent commercial affairs as in gloomy
state The French house of Sabatier and Grna
had failed, and 1t was reported that one of them
had forged notes and checks TO the amount Of
100000, and absconded with the avails II
was said that the United States Court had in some
cases stopped the proceedings under the state laws
in favor Of insolvents
Cotton, and other produce, was beginning TO ac-
eumuiate, and was supposed must decline in price
before any extensive sales could be made Sugar
was held at l-2, and Moasses, at the plantations
near the city, at IS to 20 cents. Freights there
fore continued dull
The'smsll pox prevailed in the city; there had been
such number of deaths by this disease, that
quarantine on passengers had been established at
Nacbez
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14
HOSPITAL AT LOUISVILLE.

Mr. Wirhlite offered the following
Resoiued, That committee be appointed N
inquire into the expectancy of authorizing the COL
lection OF tax upon boats and veasels. and banIs
thereof, navigating The Ohio and Mississippi rivers
Tor the support OF sick and nfirm STRANGERS in ,bs
Louisville Hospital, Ky.
Mr. Brent of Louisiana, said he did not rise At
this time, to oppose the resou ion Just offered h
believing that The House was not now prenoraj
to so INTO that snblect, he moved that the resou-
lion lie on the table for Tie present.
The moi ion peyailed, and tie re ,o.ution IVA.
laid the table.
JUDICIARY SYSTEM
On motion of Mr.. Webster, the House AGAIN
went into Committee of the whole, MIR. TonI.n.nn
IN the chair, on the bill g further to amend the In
d'cial system OF tie United States
MIR. Mangum, of North Carolina mex, tool, N.
floor, In favor the motion to strike out The first
section OF the bill (His remarks are excluded to-
da by other engsgements.) After speaking for
about an hour, he gave way for motion for the
committee TO rie when
ihe committee rose, and obtained leave to ST,
again and
The House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14

certain. property destroyed IN The late with
Great Britain, was taken up, but, by his consent,
was again laid on the table.
STENOGRAPHERS
The resolution yesterday offerejb by AIr. Caup-
Dell, Tor the admission Of stenographers, not eK-
cseding three In number, to occupy seats in iron
OF the Clerks allie, having been taken up
Mr., Campbell observed, that, in calling up this
resolution, it might be considered proper that lie
should submit remark two. He did not think
that the resolution indispensable for the pur-
pose OF enabling the Speaker 10 make the arrange
ments advered TO, he believed, for his own part
that the Speaker already possessed the power
but the practice of the House having assigned to
the Reporters different situation, unless il was
disposed to impose the Speaker the RESPONSE
oiiity oil changing the practice simply by his own
authority, the alteration in the rule ought to be
made Mr. G. here quoted the rule of order Oh
this subject, which is in the following words
Stenosraphers. wishing to take down the de-
bates, may be admitted by the Speaker, who shall
assign auch places TO them, the floor or else
where, to effect their object, shall not interfere
with the convenience ofthe House,
Mr.. Little, OF Maryland, observed, that he ap-
ptehenaed that no serious inconvenience was at
present experienced by the Reporters, and as no
permanent arrangement had vet been resolved on
IN INTO the partition, which supposed to
stand In their way OF reporting, he moved that for
the present the resolution lie on the table.
| This motion prevailed AYES So. Noes 40
On motion oil MIR. Edwards, OF ~ c. il was
Reso'red, That the ommittee on the Post OF
fee and Post Roads be instructed to enquire into
the expediency of so modifying the laws allowing
compensation to deputy posrmasters as 10 eoualize
the compensation according to the services render
ed by them respectively.
The Speaker also laid before the House CON-
muncaion from the Department of War, trans
ini,tinsa report from the Chief Engineer, sheviny
the proceedings under the act of the Goth Nav,
1874, Tor surveying and making road from the
foot OF the rapids Of the Miami OF Lake Erie to
Detroit.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14

On motion of Mr.. Web,,er, the House again
went into committee of the whole, MIR. TomIinson
in the chair, he bill ''furher 10 amend the Ju-
dicial system OF the United Siates''
Mr.. Mitchell, of Tennessee, spoke in favor OF
the bill-as did MIR. Buchanan, of Pennsy Nv ania.