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Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13

By the Brigautine Agenora, Capt. Mc'FoY, ar.
rived here last Saturday, from Curacao, we re-
ceived a file of the 81. Thomas Isdendc, Ga folio of
four pages" dated as late as the LIST of April. They
conta ain nothing new, and the following is the only
thing we extract from them;-and this we do be-
cause we opine it will amuse our readers. The re-
marks are made by the editor Of the Tidende, after
copying a statement from a Vermont paper, which
goes on to say that Lafayette liberated the gallant
Barton of lthode-Island from incarceration:
w think that Gen. Barton's gratitude to the
humane and generous Frenchman can be equalled
only by the contempt which he must feel for his un-
grateful c~ountrymen.
"The people Of the United States have be-
slowed many and great favors on Lafayette, and
very meritoriously-but should they neglect their
old and gallant countrymen who fought i'll the same
cause and devoted the best part Of their lives to the
same service.
"We know of but one instance of their gratitude
to a veteran couAtryman, and that was in the case
of Gen. Stark; who, after his brilliant affair at Ben
nington, was voted, by a Provincial Assembly, the
thanks of the country and two pieces Of Linen! On
which occasion, a wag observed that either General
Stark was stark naked or the Assembly stark mad"
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13

MINISTER TO LoNDoN.-It is said that Mr..
WEBSTER, Judge SANFORD, of New-York, Mr..
%SourHARD, Secretary of the Navy, and Mr.. GAL
LATIN, have been spoken ofas suitable persons TO
fill the vacancy at the Court Of St. James, lately
created by the resignation of Mr.. KING. We should
think Mr.. WEBsTER's private affair, would forbid
his acceptance of a foreign mission, even ifthe ad-
minist.ation should think it prudent to spare him
from the House of Representatives. Either of the
other gentlemen would ably fill the station. We
hope it will not be offered to Mr.. WEBSTER, or if
itbe, we trust he will not accept it. There is some-
thing ominous in the times, and his presence is re-
quired at home. Mr.. Brown, Minister to St.
Cloud, will for the present attend to the duties of
the mission at st. James.
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OuTRAGE.-On Wednesday last, the Skipper Of
a ~coasting craft, lying at the Bridge Wharf, COM
mitted a most fragrant and violent outrage on the
person Of Lad, which marked the perpetrator as
one insensible to all the feelings Of humanity, and
dead to every sense Of decency. The Lad, it seems
was accused by the skipper, Of stealing a small sum
Of money from hos pocket-book aud the boy, con-
scious Of his innocence, repealed the accusation with
a frmness Of purpose which was creditable to
his sense Of injustice. The skipper insisted on
his confessing himself guilty, and threatened to hang
him if he did not instantly acknowledge that the
crime charged upon him was founded on Justice and
truth. The boy was inhexible, and the inhuman
wretch carried his threats into execution, and with
a tackle and Jaui, suspended him by the wrist above
the deck. The cries Of the boy soon attracted the
attention Of the passing populace, and in a few mo-
ments the bridge and wharf were crowded with an
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13
Pie UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH.

This paper, originally the Washington City Ga
zette, under which title it was published by JoNA-
THAN ELLIOT, and edited by ions B. CoLvIN,
a profisate outcast from the Department Of State,
has recently been bought up by the opposition at
Washington, to oppose the present administra-
tion. 1t is edited by General DUFF GREENE,
of Missouri, a man who was we'll known as a greedy
office-hunter during the whole of Mr.. Munroe's adj
ministration. Gen. GREENE was in 1928 nomina-
ted by Mr.. Munroe TO a Land Office in Missouri,
and the nomination would have been confirmed,
but for the opposition Of Messrs. Benton and Bar
ton, Senators from Missouri, who earnestly solicited
its rejection, grounding their objections on certain
circumstances which reflected no credit on the char
acter of the applicant.
General GREENE, is now associated with Mr..
BENTON, the very man whose influence cut him
of from office three years since, in opposing the
administration. He is man of splendid talents,
which have been "nurtured with a hot house cul-
ture," but unfortunately for him, they are engaged
in a hopeless cause. He is a relative Of Mr.. Mn
Fan EDWARDS, and brother-in-law to Mr.. Cook,
a representative in Congress from Illinois, who is
Gov. Edwards's son-in-law, both Of which gentle
men are warmly attached to Mr.. ADAMS. And
few years ago, no man was more vehement in laud-
ing the praises of Mr.. ADAMS, than Mr.. DUFF
GREENE. OF such materials the Opposition is
composed.
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Mr.. KEAN.-We have authority for saying, that
it is probable that the celebrated MIR. KEAN will
visit Providence early in June, and if the public are
disposed to witness his delineations of Shakspeare's
heroes, he will appear for a few nights at our Thea
tire. Whatever may be the opinion ofthis commu-
nifty in relation to his private affairs in England, we
trus: that they will receive him as an actor of un-
rivalled merits, and for the credit of the town, we
venture to predict, that no disposition will be evinc-
ed to treat him in a disrespectful manner. Ethere
are those who are so extremely sensitive that they
cannot look upon MIR. Kean without suffering all
the pains and penalties ola guilty conscience, let
them stay away.
We entertain not a doubt that a large majority of
the peaceable and sober-minded people of Provi-
dence, who patronize the Theatre, are anxious to
behold this disciple of the legitimate drama on our
boards. And should he come among us, it is hoped
that we shall convince the citizens Of the Literary
Emporium, who boast that they are our dictators,
that in this instance (f in no other) we are not dis
posed to follow their instructions, or disgrace our
community with the outrases of an abandoned and
drunken mob.
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many ofthe eminent statesmen who have fourished
in this country: and few men have rendered to the
nation more valuable or more important services
than he has. As a statesman, and as a parliament
tary orator. he has long been distinguished, and fu-
ture generations will look upon his posthumas char
acter, as one of the fairest and brightest the coun-
try has produced.
It's said that old age finds him deficient in pecu-
MARY resources, and that he has scarce sufficient left
to rock the cradle Of declining life. Thus afflicted
and impoverished (calamities brought on by his
Jealous labors in the cause ofhis country) he finds
his last days embittered by the malignity Of an I'M
principled faction, who would, with their poisoned
javelins, pierce his heart, and send him Borrowing
to the tomb. Well may this veteran apply to him
selfthe language Of Cardinal WooIsey:
"Had ! but served my God with half the zeal
served my King country he would not in mine ago."
Have left me naked to my enemies"
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.-Wheaton's Life Of
Pinckney is now offered for sale at our bookstores.
1t is a large octave volume, handsomely printed on
fine paper, but does not possess the interest antici-
pated. The biographical part of the. work. which
comprises but a very small proportion Of the whole.
will be perused with avidity by those who seek for
information touching this distinguished American. It
is written in a clear, concise. and classical style, and
is highly creditable to the talents Of Mr.. Wheaton.
The remaining part of the volume, consists
Of reported speeches and diplomatic illusions of Mr..
Pinckney, and the circumstance of there being so
much irrelevant matter embodied in the work,
will, we fear, greatly injure the sale ofthe book.
A new opera, entitled La Dame Blanche, has re-
Gently been issued from the Partisan Press. 1t is
highly spoken of by the French critics, who declare
that the author, Boilaieu, is equal to- Rossina, and
his music as fine as the best of the Italian School.
The Baltimore Gazette says-'a literary curios-
ity will be published in a few days, from the pen of
the celebrated J. P. Paulding, Esq. in which, with
his characteristic humor, Ne exposes and ridicules,
among other theories, the absurd doctrines of MIR.
Owen, of Lanark. From a specimen which we
inferior to any of the productions of the distinguish
ed author"
A new novel, to be entitled the " Newly York Yam
kee, or Tales of the First Settlers of the Tioughnio-
ga" is preparing for the press in CORTLAND village,
N. Y.
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criGce contributed to exalt her dignity, or establish,

cri6ce contributed to exalt her dignity, or establish
more firmly the temple other Liberties. Surround
ed by a multitude of friends-enjoying the conf
dence Of the nation, and daily and hourly receiving
the interchanges Of love, fidelity, and affection, from
a young and d%oating family, he left all,-and vol
UNFAIRLY undertook the charge Of an important di-
plomatic mission, involing the interests Of the coun-
try, and had scarce completed the objects commit
ted to his care, when the fntid and concentrating
influences of a pestilential atmosphere, blishted his
hopes and prospects, and, in the prime oflife, con-
signed him to the eternal mansions ofthe dead.
Far from his home and from the bosom ofhis
loves, fell the gallant PERRr-no sympathising
friend lulled his last moments of torture into repose
no fond caressing wife or mother, or kind rela-
tive, fingered over his dying pillow, and smoothed
the passage to the grave-but among strangers
among a people of di1lnept habits-of different
language-and of differ opinions and opposite
sentiments-''the noblest Captain of the smallest,
but most heroic State of the Union," breathed out
his life, and "unwept, unhonored and unsung"
found an untimely grave. And on the i'll fated Is
land, an upgrateful country suffers him yet to slum-
her, neglected and forgotten, and no effort has been
made TO honor his native shores with the possess
ion ofhis remains.
elbow blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not SO unkind
As mans ingratitude."
Commodore PERRY was not distinguished for his
heroism and pre-emipent achievements alone;-his
~virtuous life, the amiable qualities of his heart-the
brilliancy OF his talents, and his many acts Of bene-
Violence and humanity, gave him a place in domes-
tic life, which is not always attained by those who
are emulous of the applause of society. He lived
not for himself, but for his country and his species (;
and the citizens of Rhode Island, whilst they re-
count his deeds ofnoble daring, will linger around
the tablet of his virtues, and speaking ofhim as he
was, exult that that they are natives Of the same
land that gave birth to him, whose
life was gentle; and the elements
So mixed in him, that nature might stand up
And say to all the world, This tDas a man!
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indignant multitude, who, having relieved the suf-
fering lad, poured forth walls of wrath upon the
head Of the wretched hangman. A spontaneous
burst of indignation was never more explicitly ut
tered by an insulted people, than it was on this &C.
casion and it is highly creditable TO the town that
its citizens so promptly and OPPORTUNITY interfered,
to Illustrate the designs of a brutal william. The
feelings of the spectators at length arrived at such
a pitch, that it was difficult to decide, for a moment,
whether or not, the inhuman executioner would
not have to expiate his offence in a summary way,
and by the same halter he had prepared for the
defenceless sailor boy. BY the timely i~nterposi-
tion of some gentlemen, the Indignation Of the
crowd was ~subdued, and the skipper was quiet
ly suffered to walk the deck of his craft, swearing
vengeance against the lad, fhe again came within
his presence. We understand, that thus far moth
ing has been done to bring the guilty offender to
justice Where is our police-where are our con-
SENATORS ofthe peace-those ministers of law and
order
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13

VI We tender our thanks to the Hon. ASHER
ROBBINS, and the Hon. NEHEMIAH r. KNIGHT,
Members of the United States Senate, who oblig-
inglyI forwarded to US copies ofthe National Journal
and of public documents. They did not reach us,
however, until their contents had been anticipated.
And in the same breath, we acknowledge ourselves
deeply indebted to the Honorable JOHN II. EA-
TON, a Senator from Tennessee, for a paequst. en-
enclosing a very interesting article, post-marked
Washington City, May Z, and charged one dollar.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13

PoLITIcAL OFPIcE.H UNrING.-It has been as.
sorted, by those who are advised Of the intentions of
the political schemers of the State, that a desperate
effort will be made next fall, to defeat the
election OF the Honorable Asher Robbins to the
Senate of the United States-an Office which that
gentleman has filled with much ability during the
present session of the National Councils.
1t is also asserted, with much confidence, that he
will have at least four competitors in the race of
laudable ambition. The distinguished individuals
have been pointed out, and some Of our grave poll
ticians have ventured so far as to decide with much
apparent sincerity and irmnes, of belief, upon the
man who will be the successful candidate. This is
an affair, however, which it might be imprudent, if
not unwise, to discuss at this moment, as any dis
cussions touching it might call forth a controversy
at this early period, which would be as unprofta-
BILE TO the press, a, it would be to the people.
The present incumbent, Mr.. Robbins, has thus
far given entire satisfaction to his constituents, and
as long as he continues to perform his duty with f.
deity and ability, we know not that any good rea-
son can be assigned for his removal. His most pow
erful opponent will be the Hon. Elisha r.. Potter,
a gentleman who has long been distinguished as an
able soldier in the field of politics, and those who
look into futurity, and calculate to a fraction the
result of all things, have get down, as a matter of
course, his triumph over Mr.. Robbins.
This proposition however, is not acceded to by
all parties and We shall not be surprised if Mr.. Rob-
bins is continued in the Senatorial Chair for at
least the six next succeeding years. 1t is further
asserted by ''those who know" that Mr.. Chief JUS
tice Wilbur will be a candidate, together with his
colleague, Mr.. Justice Champlin, and for ought we
know, a half dozen other gtntlemen, ''who neither
seek or decline Office" are looking at the Senatorial
Chair with anxious eyes. Time will solve the ques-
ton, and until then no human calculation can point
with any kind Of certainty to the Senator in pros
pective. The contest will probably be II warm and
tedious one, and numerous contracts and engage
ments will be entered upon before it is decided.
But "we are weary Of conjectures."
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13

A Touch AT THE SUBLlME.--Extrac from the
printed speech of Mr.. Pearce, of Rhode-Island, against
Mr.. M'Dufie's resolutions
"My father and grandfather both saw the DARKNESS
Of midnight glitter on the blaze of their dwellings,"
Boston Statesman Of Iuesday iast.
REMARKs.-The Editor must indeed have been
hard run for an idea, as well as for matter, when he
gave the above extract to his compositor. So far as
Mr.. Pearce is connected with the article, the States
man has done him gross injustice in i%mputing to
him language he never uttered-in placing to the
account of his stupidity, a blunder committed by
the reporter ofthe National Journal, in revising his
proof-sheet. The sentence has been frequently
quoted, ridiculed and laughed at, by the U. S. Tel
egraph, the New-England Galaxy, and others, and
after having been the rounds Of the newspapers, for
more than two months, the critical Editor Of the
American Daily Statesman" what an unassuming
name has at last, after having had the error point
ed out to him by a dozen papers, attempted to be
smart at the expense ofthe Rhode-Islaud Represcn-
tative and to make a display Of his critical acu-
men, he has very graueiy italicised the unlucky
words which render sense, nonsense.
In justice to Mr.. Pearce, we here record the SEN
tence as he delivered il:
my father and grandfather both saw the dark
ness Of midnight irradiated by the blase of their
dwellings.'
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-05-13

DIPLoMATIc.-The Hon. Rufus King, Minister
Plenipotentiary to the Court of St. James, ha, re-
signed his place at that Court, and asked and obtain
ed leave to return to his native country. His mfr
mites and advanced age are stated to be the causes
which have induced him to abandon so distinguish
forty years of his life to the service of his country,
he is about to retire to private life, and to seek in
the circle of his friends, and around the hearth Ct
his domestic fre-side, that repose which is far more
desirable than all the empty bonors, acquired in
the political elements.
This event has furnished food for the opposition
presses and they TEEN with violent and vulgar a.
buse, which is most ~profusely bestowed upon the
devoted head Of the President and his Cabinet.
They talk loudly and wisely about the salary and
outfit; ask what is to become Of it and attempt to
make the people believe that in the appointment Of
this gentleman there has been much of corruption
and political depravity. The fact is, Mr.. Adams,
having the fullest confidence in the talents, attain
ments and virtues of Mr.. King, selected him as a
suitable person TO represent this country at the
Court Of England, and in this he had the hearty
concurrence ola majority Of the people. Mr.. King
has, during his residence in London, suffered severe
Iy from illness, and finding himself unable to attend
to the duties of the Mission, has thought proper to
resign his Office, and with the consent Of the Presi-
dent, now returns to his home.
There are traits in the political history of this man,
which are highly exceptionable, and some Of his
acts, perpctrated in times Of high party excitement,
are deserving severe reprobation. But his history,
taken as a whole, is less exceptionable than that Of
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The Concert given by Mr.. WILLIAMSON and Mr..
and Mrs. GREENE, at Franklin Hall, on Friday eve-
ming, was numcrously attended by the fashionables Of
the town, who by their repeated and long bursts of ap-
plause, cvinced their qualification as well as their re-
spect for the talents and character Of the performers.
We understand the receipts Of the house far exceeded
sed upon them a deep sense Of gratitude towards the
liberal and discriminating citizens Of Providence.
MI. Williamson, Notwithstanding he labored under a
slight indisposition, was in fine voice, and as was ex-
pected executed the songs selected for the occasion in a
manner which establishes his claims to the character Of
an eminent vocalist. Mrs. Greene, possesses much sci.
ence, skill, and discrimination. Her voice is admirably
calculated for operate performances, the under tones Of
which are particularly soft and melodious. She has
great command Of herself, and is fully equal to Miss
Kelly. We shall say nothing Of Mr.. Greene's admirable
performances on the piano, as we arc incapable Of doing
him justice. =
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THE WEATHER, during the present week has been
quite warm, and has called forth the verdure Of the fOres,
and the flowers Of the garden.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-09-09


fhc editor for the premium awarded BY him:
FOR TIE GAELA>h.
So much has been written on female educa-
tion, from the period when school education
usually commences, by Mrs Chapone, Bennett
t.arnett, and others, that to have any thing new
% say on the subject, am constrained in nv
remarks. to go back to the period Of infancy
which 90 the more willingly. from conviction
that IN that period the most ndchbc impress
SONS AZ" u4a,ic ." the mind-imprcsei which,
growing N!'h lie .:ovth. and strengthening
"i:h The strength, become in tmca pant of the
A.rv natt.rc
Nauy 4 fond mothr, has iamcntcd to see the
vanity, Giyoii'y aud Inconsistency Of her daush-
ter. without considering that perhaps she her
elf implanted tie first seeds OF those propens-
ties IN her i.nsnt mind, by the inconsidcrate
erase which. IA moments Of iondness. she has
iavi,hc.! on the personal beauty Of her darling
r'.i}i; AID. OF other orcasions. without any
cause being known to The child, by her polish
ness. Ill humour, and general inconsistency of
conduct Auoth"r highly injudirious custom
most mothers not only tolerate in nurses, but
practice themselves, is that OF telling infants sto-
RES OF witches. ghosts, Sc. \ certain author
has said. that women are the mos; cowardly
Part Of the creAtion Any thing therefore. that
has tendency to increase them nat,;ral timd
ty is certainly censu1abc and that such prac-
tICc has that effect to an astonishing degree,
there is not the least doubt. Several Young la
dies Of my acquaintance have confessed TO me,
that such was the force Of those early lessons
over their minds that after night, if they hap
pcned to pass by suspicious places, or were left
alone in rooms where the marvellous adventures
they had listened TO in infancy were SAID to have
taken place, that their fears were ntolcrable-
though they protested they did not believe in
apparitons, or any thing Of the kind: such is
the strange Inconsistency Of human nature,
As there is not a greater ornament to a cha
racter, either male'or female, than a strict ad-
hcrcnce to truth, mothers should infusc this
principle into the minds Of their infants not only
by prccopt, but example They should never
be led by the cries or opportunities of their
children to make promise they cannot perform;
and when a promise is made, they should be
equally careful not 10 break t. Much more