The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-07

our citizens from aaniie5t.ng towards
them ell those ciyilities which they had so
justly meritcd.
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The civil procession on Monday last, was
formed by Col. Robert d. Cranston, Chief
Marshal, assisted by Col Richard Shaw, Maj,
J. b. Newton, Col. y. p. Allan, Capt VIM J.
TilIey, and Col. r r. Carr. Much credit is
duo 10 the Marshals for the promptness and
regularity with which they discharged all tho
various duties Of the day. Although there
was an immense multitude that throngcd the
streets, yet the most perfect decorum and
solemnity was observed during the whole
timo.
The insertion Of the following Letter may
appear somewhat strange TO orr distant read
ers especially, as It's contents relate wholly TO
an individuals own private concerns. There
unnecessary hero to be explained by us,
which have induced us TO yield to the urgent
solicitations Of the unfortunate writer, BY
giving his communication place in this pa
por.
South Ringsfo,cn, Nor. z, 1896.
DEAR SIR--IIaying an opportunity, and
special occasion to tr:nsmit q letter,
presume TO break the long silence that has
subsisted between us. Since the period
of our last interview, ! have, from the fall
sity Of frien nds, and multitude Of causes,
experienced little else than vicissitude and
affection, which operated TO induce sus-
pension Of that intercourse once so mutu-
al, and SO dear. now, though at this late
season, acknowledge the receipt OF the
little volume you was pleased to send me,
some eight or nine years ago, highly gra-
tiied at the ability it discovers, conclud-
ing from various passages therein contain
ed, that it was compilation and a work
Of your own. From that day to the pres
cnt, il might be truly said, that ] have not
had an hour could call my own, either
for purposes of friendly intercourse, or in
diydual benefit. But ] embrace this OPP
portunity for the purpose of both.
The time that has elapsed, since the
termination of our former correspondence
in so much omity, and affection, consider
ed in conjunction with the difficulties |
have since encountered, arc enough, could
they be precisely known TO you, to obvi-
ate ANY objection to the present rather
extraordinary epistlc, arising from any
.ordid, iudolcnt, careless, unqualified, or
selfish construction to which it may be La
Bile.
To be plain, my present NECESSITIES i'm
peratively require, some friendly assis-
tance. Nor need | expostulatc, on prin-
lciples Of honor; OF labor TO convince you
that have preserved my own. The pres
cnt application, carries the idea, that it is
perfect to tho present moment. But, in
| looking forward, | perceive a precipice,
which, If not attended to, and with a sa-
gacity the mos, consummatc in degrading
me, would depress the honor of our de.
parted and venerable father. Within the
limits Of letter, were it proper, it would
DC impossible TO be explicit Without
further ceremony, therefore, permit me tc
express the desire, that you would, with.
out delay, remit me by the safest possible
means, such sum Of money, not exceeding
fifty dollars, as you can conveniently spare
/ The friend who proceeds 10 Cincinnati
and who is the obiiging bearer of .his, will
probably deliver il in person. lie viii
give you further information, if yoA re.
quire it; and would, no doubt, receive the
money for me, or advise in its remittance
At any rate, permit no delay to intervene
that can possibly be prevented, and write
me by the first opportunity.
In the continuance Of best wishes fo
the health, and happiness, Of yourself an,
your family, subscribe in haste,
Your affectionatc brother,
PAUL NJ. MUMFORD.
OLIVER FSRNswoRTH, Esq.
Cincinnati, State Of Ohio.
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