The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-18
Domestic & SaistrIlanrous.

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= Calhoun IS humbled in his own opinion and
sunk in that Of the country. No mans
prospects have been. more rapidly or more
deeply, overshadowed. He who SO proudly
!. yaulted igto his seat, and was hailed by ma-
ny friends and partizans, now finds his chair
shorn of its influence and its honors, and
his friends making, and taking, occasion to
disclaim all community Of principle with
him. The dazzling, captivating bribe
WHICH he had supposed within his reach
and, ut which he was ready to clutch, has
vanished into thin air and will forever G..
lude bis grasp. Mr.. Calhoun is no longer
a candidate for the Presidency. He will
not, we speak by authority, he will not op-
pose himself to General Jackson. ave
must have number of shadows to fill up
the muster book" Dem. Press.
I A treaty with Denmark has been con-
tirmed by the Senate. Il is made in terms
~vf ~bberality and perfect reciprocity, as
surfing free and open commerce, and re-
licving our merchants from the payment Of
any higher toll, when the ships pass the
Sound, than is paid by the most favored
nation, Great BritaiI) 1t also gives Sc
curity to the property -four citizens in
st. Croiy, as well whilst resident there, as
to their heirs.
CoNGREss.-Mr. John Randolph, on
Monday last, obtained leave Of absence for
eight days. The Alexandria Gazette
thinks ,that the Senate .-woult be able to
despatch considerable business previous TO
his return, but not much afterwards
From the Alexandria Gazette of Nay the 9Th
1t is said that John Randolph, of Roa-
roke, passed by this place last evening in
the Southern Mail Boat. Certain the fact
is. that his servant and horses were on
hoard. " ". 'n'J"r I,
mfr. John II. Pleasants editor of the
Richmond Wing; is one who has been de-
uounced by Mr.. Randolph ns corrupt, &c.
On Friday Mr.. r. appeared at Washing.
ton, and addressed letter to Mr. r. de-
manding an explanation, which Mr.. r. re-
fused to receve.-This is most likely, the
cause ofhis sudden departure.
ISusquehannn and Dela,oare Rail Road
Company-The Commissioners meet on
the Goth Of May, to commence their opera
tons. The Canal and Rail Road corpmep.
ces' at WIlkesbarre, on the Susquebanna,
and passes through the principal coal re-
gion in Pennsylvania, and intersects the
! Raritan feeder on the Dele%are.
! Dover, MAY 9.-Winnipissiogse Canal.
The Corporation held their annual meet
ing under the charter on Wednesday last
in this town, when Board Of fifteen d.
Ken preparatory to the commencement OF
this important undertaking. tits under.
stood that the report OF a Committee Of the
Directors exhibiting the most hipertpnt
/ facts and CALCULATIONS relative to the pro.
posed Canal, will shortly be- laid before the
public and that books will be Immediate
iy opened for subscriptions to the stock.
Dos. Rep.
'. %. $50. -1. - o..
LAKE ERIE.-The ice in the lake, which
had retarded navigation, was on the 1st
inst. driven down bya strong wind, with
such force as to carry most oft into Niaga-
ra river.
In the Connecticut Legislature resolu-
ton has been offered; but not yet decided
on instructing the Committee on Banks to
inquire into the cause oftke failure of the
Eagle and Derby Banks. with power TO
send for persons and papers. !. 80
Capt. .Symmes having ascertained, by
actual experiment, that the goodpeople Of
this ancient and wise city of Gotham, con-
slider themselves SO comfortably located on
the exterior, that they dia;not care about
migrating to the interior Of the. earth, has
left us in quiet possession of the mansions
of our fathers, and departed towards the
vcsge, where we trust he will find the peo-
pie more civilized, and disposed to encour-
age his original genius. Previously to
\ leaving, he learned the mortifying fact,
! that bot one of his tickets was sold for
Friday evening, and not one for Saturday.
I - 't' "t'-: e IN. Y. ADV.
TAUNTON, May l0.-PrisOners escaped.
The State Prison cenvicts we're taken
from the jail in this town. on Sunday NOR H.
ing last, by officers of the prison. On
their way to Charlcstown, In Weymouth)
James Thomas and Fortune Caihaway who
were fastened together by irons and plac-
ed in the back part ofthe wagon, made
their escape, by falling out of the wagon,
unperce-d. They were not missed till
nearly an hour, it is supposed, after. They
were both colet'cd men-Thomas AZ, and
Cathaway 30 years old. Fifty dollars are
offered for their apprehension, or twenty
FIVE dollars for either. .,, tRep.
At the contested representatives cleo
ton in Westerly, II. !. the citizens assem-
bled in a large room, aud while waiting
the declaration Of the result Of the ballot
ing, the floor gave way in the centre,