Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-06-17
PROVIDENCE,

SKETCHES OF LIFE AND MANNERS in The Uni.
ted States-By A TRAVELLER. NEw-HAvEN,
for the author, 1926, PIP 3s2.
Ten copies of this work have been put into our
hands by the author, and it would be uni kind 10
u. not to notice her book after this instance Of ex
extracts from it as may amuse and instruct our
readers.
The Sketches commence at Huntsville (Alsba-
MAJ from which place the author halls, to use
nautical expression at the expense Of literary cant,
and close at New-Haven-embracing in their range
bird's-eye view of some ofthe most eminent citi-
zens of Rhode. Island and Massachusetts,.
The extracts are put down in the precise IAN
guage Of the author, who, if she does not evince
much chastity of taste, displays boldness of ex-
the reader. As the patrols Of the CADET will
probably feel much interest in what she says a.
bout our own citizens and our institutions as they
will in whatever else she has said, we shall COM
mence at Providence, requesting all. however, to
excuse the grammar ofthe lady.
Hop. WHEELER MARTIN.
"The Hon. JUICE MARTIN, Of Providence, has
has been at much pains to rescue from oblivion
much ofthe biography Of Mr.. WILLIAMS and his
adventurous companions, which he has committed
to paper, and read a great part Of il to me. | saw
the place where this sage first built his rude
cabin. ] saw the hill upon which his remains
inferred; being pointed out TO me by the Judge,
who is enthusiastic admirer of the singular for
titude, talents, piey and philanthropy of the found
er of Providence. He walked with me TO the
spring from which he used to quench his thirst;
where, weary and forlorn, an outcsst from soci-
ty calling themselves christian. he could, at least,
drink the waters of peace 1t is the choicest spring
have seen east Of the Allegheny. | spent much
Of the shert time stopt at Providence in the
pany Of Judge MARTIN, whose pleasant and win
ming manners, but particularly those of his lady,
almost persuaded me to proong my visit. All our
talk was of ROGER WILLIAMS. ] saw an original
lettor, written by ROGER WILLIAMS to "Neigh.
Dor Whipple," dated the 8th of July, 1869. 1t was
written in the old English style, and evinced great
bodness Of genius and energy of intellect, and dis
closed the sentiments upon which he and his more
rigid brethren differed"
After having disposed of Judge MARTIN, Mrs.
ROYAL, for that is the name of the author, pro-
ceeds TO introduce TO the notice ofthe world
HIS ExcELLENcY GOVERNOR FENNER.
"Providence is also the residence ofhis Excelcn.
cy Governor FENSER, descendant Of the faithful
FENNER, who, with his life in his hand, accompa-
MED his friend RoGER WILLIAMS, and with him
took refuge among savages, from the cruelty of
pretended christians. Goy.sFENNER lives in the
edge of the town, uron the same lofty eminence
with the University, commanding an extensive
prospect of the town. the surrounding country, and
Providence River, which spreads out TO great
width before his door, its CLASSY bosom elevated, as
it were, above the horizon which, with the shrub
berry, lawns, and flower gardens Of the Governor,
almost rivals the scenery of Boston. He has the
hnndsomest flower garden have seen in my travels
Gov. FESNER is middle aged man, of good sze
and great benignIty Of countenance. His manners
arc distinguished by the same simplicity and
tive independence as his fellow citizens. He lives in
case and alluence, and appears, in every respect,
worthy the place he holds"
PRovIDENcE.
Our readers will be somewhat amused with Mrs.
RoYALs description of our town. Thus she pro-
ceeds 20 notice us, and if her inaccuracies cause
smile VIC trust she will be excused, as she has I'M
doubtedly been imposed upon by some wag.
"Providence is a very romantic town, lying part
ly on two hills and partly on narrow plain, about
wide enough for two streets. II is divided by Pro-
vidence River (over which there is bridge on
Doth SIDES oil Whicf, on the margin are tne pTln-
cipal houses of business. On one side of the river
the ascent is sudden, the other it is gradual
II contains fourteen houses for public worship,
college,a Jail, theatre, a market house, eight
banks, aims house, part of which is an hospital,
and twelve thousand eight hundred inhabitants-
The churches very splendid, and the Jail is to-
lerable; but the poor-house does not deserve the
name, and the hospital is a wretched abode, dis
graceful to the town. | found about half dozen
prisoners in the Jail, in ALL some Of whom were con-
fined for debt These, however, bore the marks of
humane treatment. The poor-house is an old
building in the most unwholesome part of the
town. There were about twenty paupers in it, the
dirtiest set Of being. ever saw. found five ma
MACS in the hospital lying on straw upon the floor;
which looked as though it had not been swept or
washed for years. The citizens, however, are en-
gagged in measures to render those establishments
more comfortable. Providence is mostly built OF
od,though there many fine brick edfces IN 1t.
The PRESBYTERIAN Church is ornamented with
handsome dome and collonade, and is one Of the
finest buildings in the United States. The
streets are wide and regular, and most of them pa
ved with handsome side walks planted with trees.
II is a very ourishing beautiful town, and carries
on an extensive trade with the East Indies. They
have besides thi. number Of coasting vessels en-
ployed in the cotton business. The town Of Provi-
dence alone owns six cotton factories two woollen
factories, twelve jewellers shops, where jewelry is
manufactured for expectation. Ii has also, many
iron founderie where those iron looms Tor the cot
ton factorie, are made; likewise bleaching estab-
li.hmcnt, where twelve thousand yards are manu-
factured per day. II employs sixty hands, and has
a On n;tal of foytv thousand dollars Rhode Island