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Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-13

/ Whitaker and Anthony j. Arnold added to the
assessors chosen at the last meeting.
The Town Treasurer reported as TO the
Dexter Donation Fund that the expenditures
on the estates, building stable in part &c. for
the last year amount TO i0,0SS.
Balance of account in juno last, S44S, ,55
Sale Of real estate Sl3,336 n
Amount of personal property on hand exclu-
sive OF real estate, principally stock or at in
terost O,6S5 so.
An annuity Of 1000 charged upon the fund,
has been relieved by the decease Of the an
|nutant.
The subject Of Dorrance street was taken
up and finally postponed to the next meeting.
The Committee on the Marine Hospital re-
ported in favour of granting site for the
building on the towns land at Fields Point
The Town Council were authorized to confer
with any person appointed on the part of the
United States rolative 10 the proposed site, and
the subject was postponed to the next meeting
Resolutions for paving West Water street, !,
carrying oil'he water from the pump in Well
street, taking up the pavements on India Point
hill, and paving Dunncll gangway, were sew
orally referred TO neXi meeting.
Fourth Of July.--The committee of arrange
ments appointed at the last meeting, sent in
Their resignation. 1t was then stated that the
sun, 100 dollars, was not sufficient to meet the
necessary expenses, and motion was made
10 add 90 dollars. Some gentlemen opposed
any grant at all; and a motion was made for
an indefinite posiponement, and negatived-
4S to So The question was then put on ad
ding 80 dollars, and carred-63 to 60. A
new count of the votes was called for, and,
after some remarks, was taken, when thsre
rose GS for, and Ga against the so dollars.
Col. r. j. Mallett, W. A. Burgess, Esq. and
Col. VIM. X. Greene, were then appointed to
carry the arrangements into effect.
The Town Council were authorized to pur-
chase clock for the Council Chamber, and
provide lightning rods for the Market House.
The Overseer Of the Poor's report was re-
ceived, and referred TO the Auditors. Expen-
ses Of tie last year, s4Ii dollars, of which
$50 dollars, ~ cents were for wood furnished
to 80 families.
Our representatives were instructed to OPP
pose the grant to any persons Of ferry across
the river in this town.
variety of other business was called up,
and referred to the next town meeting, from
want OF time TO act upon it.
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THE SEA SERPENT.-A new edition of the
story of the existence Of a marine monster,
called Sea Serpent, has Just made its ap-
pearance in those newspapers which are ex-
ceedingly fond of the amazing and marvellous;
and bears upon the very face of it, such an in
delible impress of forgery and gullbility, that
we are surprised that any one should listen to
it for a moment.
and appearance did at one time hover around
the coast Of Massa chusetts, we are prepared
to believe; but that it was the monstrous ami
NAL which report has made it, is rather too
tough story to be listened to, by the most
credulous.
The new edition of the Sea Serpent story,
comes from an Irish paper, entitled the Con-
naught Journal, and purports to have been
wrtten'by an eye witness at sea, and forward
ed to the Editors of that paper, for publication.
The letter goes on to say, that
Being bound from Rhode Island to Liver
pool, on yesterday morning the south islands of
hTTau siStt, oO niIlcs cdst we at the
same time discovered, about two miles ahead,
a vessel, seemingly a wreck, not having a spar
or rope standing. On nearing, ordered the
gig and six men to board her; and was shortly
after hailed by the mate, who was one of the
party, for assistance, they pulling from the
wreck with all possible speed. l hove the
Quebec to the wind, and presently learned that
Thomas Wilson, being the first to board, was
instantly devoured by most horrible animal,
the like Of which they had never seen or heard
Of BY this time the wreck was driven to about
a cable length of our stern, from which could
plainly and distinctly sec monster Of the ser
pent kind, lying partly coled upon the deck,
its head erected about four feet, and its hind
part in the hatches, the hat Of poor Thomas
lying close alongside il. The surprise and con-
sternation which struck all on board deprived
us Of the thought Of planning any mode for its
capture, was such thing possible, the thought
of our unfortunate companion filling us with
horror. However, I fired a shot from six
poundcr, which unluckily could not be brought
to bear sufficiently high. II struck the hull, at
the same moment the animal raised its head
body and tail, in six or seven folds, to the height
of a man each, extending itself from the tiller
to the bows; its eyes were large, of a rcd color,
and much distorted; its throat and neck larger
than any other part, of bright green hue, as
were its body and sides, and the back black
and scaly; il had ears or fins suspended near
the head, similar TO an eel, and on the nostrils
a horny cxcrc scence, blunt and about 8 inches
long; its chops were broad and Hat. Whilst
was preparing n sccoEd salute with ball and
slugs, il guided majcstically into the sea, gave
a splash with its TAIL and disppcared. Short
ly af,cr, myself, John Adams. mate, Mr.. Will
liam Mig ,tingalc. and Mr.. Robert Crocker,
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Mrs. HAMBLIN.-This distinguished &C.

Mrs. HAMBLIN.-This distinguished ac-
tress and most amiable lady, takes benefit
this evening at our Theatre, and we hesitate
not TO predict, that she will be greeted by
a numerous, and fashionable audience, to-
whom she will impart the utmost delight
Since her late engagement at our Theatre, cir
c,mstances, which it is not necessary to
mention, have prevented SO full an attendance
as could have been wished, and we are sorry
to say, that her sojourn among us, has rot
been productive of any particular benefit. AZ
she is favor.e with the public, and supports
an rreProach reputation, as an actress and
a private lady, we hope that all the patrons of
real merit, will honor her with their presence.
The pieces she has selected for the occasion,
are full of interest, and the parts she will sus-
tain, never find abler support, than they do in
the hands Of this estimable lady.
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WAsHINGroN CITY, June l, 1927.
.Nessrs. Smith S Parmenter.

SrRs-l saw in your paper Of 26th May last, =,
an account of disasters happening from sail
boats in your place. l have also noticed from
the perusai of papers, that every portion Oft the
globe that is known to US, is subject 10 the
same calamity; particularly our Western States;
there the currents are strong, and always
RAINING the same way.
Having some experience on those waters,
ana observing the frequent accidents that oc-
cnr, and the many impedimcnts to the navica-
ton, from the shoalness Of the water, and the
snags that are interspersed by the constant
filling In of trees; was led to think upon the
s1bject, and to try to construct vessel TO
overcome some Of the difficulties that were so
formidable, and in doing this, I have discovered
plan on which boats may be built, that will
he so safe, that no one need fear to 90 in them
They will neither upset or sink, and can be
propelled with less power, draw less water,
and be built with less expense than vessels
built in tho ordinary way--will carry nearly
twice what they will ton--will sail as fast as
any vessel, and as near the wind. We have
now boat in actual use, which j. fsrty-eieht
feet long, 16 feet wide, draws about / inches
water, will sail 10 or IL miles an hour, and is
called a life-boat. I have given a description
Of the boat, IN the National Intclligencer last
winter, and intend to make il as universally
known as possible, aud the terms for rights
moderate. All that is wanting is for the prin-
ciple 10 be known, for them to get in general
Lse. Yours, THOMAS THORPE
N. b. Our first experiment was with boat
about IL feet long, carrying 10 men, and from
the trial made, We are satisfied that vessels
may be buik from the smallest fishing boat, TO
the largest man-of-war. That is, carry as
much armament, and sail as fast on the princi-
pie Of floating battery, and draw so little wa
ter, that little or no danger can be apprchcnd-
ed from the shore. T. T..
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passengers, boarded her, erd vah Pref led
our forebodng for tie fate of Wilson verified.
he being no where o be found; tie vessel was
water logged, and in a sinking state; a sub
stance Of tar like nature, but highly corro-
sive, as il blistercd the hands upon taking il
up, was upon the deck, some of which has been
preserved; IL is supposed to be tie excrcmenf
OF the animal Our conjecture is, thd the
monster being attracted by tie bodies Of the
sufferers in the wreck, had taken up his abode
there, and devoured them. We consider it's
length 10 be about 90 feet, and its girlli ficn
10 I2 feet.
Now, we undertake to say, that the whole
Of the foregoing statement, is a sheer fabrica-
ton, got up 10 impose upon the public. We
are certain that TO vessel Of the name at
tachcd TO tho one, which is said TO have fallen
in with the sca-serpent, 1.-THE Quebec Trader]
belongs to this State, and that no ship mas
tr, ofthe name Of Cleary, sails from any port
in Rhode-Island. Tho whole story, carries
upon the face oft, the elearest f,sehood, and
We are surprised that any one should listen to
it for a moment.
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Marriages.

In this town, on Sunday evening, last, bv
Rev. Mr. Pickering, Mr. Joseph Philips to Miss
Mary Ann Lockwood, both of Warwick. RI
In Pawtucket, on Friday evening, by the
Rev. Daniel Green, Mr.. Peter Wood, Of Prov
idonce, to Miss Sally Peck, Of the former
place.
In Warren, on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr..
Rexford, Captain John Martin, of Darlington,
to Miss Hannah Blake, daughter of Mr.. Sam
uel Blake, Of Bristol.
In Wmdham, Conn. on Sunday evening, Sd
INST. by the Rev. Mr.. Everett, Mr.. Henry West
colt, OF this town, TO Miss Clarissa F. Perkins.
eldest daughter Of the late Mr.. Edward Per.
kins, Of the former place.
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N-PoLIrIcAL TRIcKs.-The Z Etor of the
Ne"-Hampshre Patriot, an individual who has
more than once resorted to variety Of odd
tricks, 10 sustai in his popularity, and to carry
his political points into execution, a week or
two since resorted TO a very novel method, and
one thai must necessarily bring upon him the
ridicule Of the world. Finding that he could
get no one to support him, in tho hour Of his
dilennna, and the propositions he had assumed,
he wrote the annexed letter, addressed it to
himself, and, probably with the consent of the
decrepId individual, by whom Mr.. Hill says it
was written, attached to it the signature of
Robert Alcock:
"DEAR SIR-Excuse this. II has pleased
God to give you talents, which you have hith-
erto used for the good Of your country; and I
beg OF you to continue in tho same way. I
never knew our country in more dangerous
situation than in the Reign Of Terror But
John Adams's standing armies and Sediton
Law, &c. arc not to be compared to the pres
ent order Of things. Intrigue, bribery and cor
rupt'on are far more dangerous than any other
mode. Some people of the times appear to be
lost to all sense Of duty to themselves and their
posterity.
"Thcre have been two things in your paper
proposed, whch think, will be the only means
OF preserving the country. One is, to give the
election of President to 'he people at large
The other. that no man shall be capable of a
reelection after he has served four years.
This may appear like deprving the people of
their right; but we are often. obliged to yield
small right TO secure a greater.
"I think J. Q. Adams cannot be reelected,
unless the people are worse than mad. He
has squandcred away an hundred thousand
dollars to no purpose; and his sending the su-
pcranuated Rufus King on a mission to Great
Britain was an absolute insult on the pc ople Of
the United Statcs.''
That Mr.. Aicock, who is an aged gentle
man, totally blind, and almost incapable of
speech or action, ever wrote or indited the
foregoing letter, no man in his senses will, for
a moment believe. Mr.. Acock is a respe ctable
gentleman, far advanced in life, and has not
for many years, mingled in the political affairs
of the Republic. lie was at one time, we be-
lieve, member Of The New-Hampshire Senate,
and from that time to this, has not been known
to the public as politician. But az Mr.. Hill
is hard run, and has desperate case to carry,
he has resorted to the manufa cture of sheer
falschoods to assist him; and supposing that
the opinions of Robert Alcock, would be of
some use to him, AID give his paper some in
facncc, he has published the above letter, in
which he gives to himself two or three of the
"puffs direct" A cause which admits Of such
methods TO support it, must be bad one; and
Mr.. Hill should know that truth ia always pref
erable to falsehood ;-and that that cause which
requires the aid Of falsehood to support il must
sooner or later fall to the ground But even
admitting that Mr.. Alcock did write, and sub
scribe his name to the letter, the fact will not
give IT any weight, or assist to support the
cause.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-13

MUNICIPAL. An adjourned town meeting
was held on Monday afternoon. The first
subject taken up was the treasurcr's report of
the last year, he items Of which we stated in
our last. In addition to $l4, ,450 already ex-
pended for the Dexter Asylum, it is estimated
that about the same sum will be required to
finish the building. On receipt Of the tax as
sessod last year, $4,000 Of the towns debt
were paid, since which time $4,000 have
been added to the debt, the whole now
amounting to $4,000. Amount Of receipts
last year from rent, licenses TO retailers and
commissions on auction sales, $3.50. The
report having been received, il was moved to
assess $50, 900 for the tax Of the present year
40, 900, and $50 900 were also named, and
after a pretty warm discussion the largest sum
was rejected 2s for, and large majority a.
giinst il. The sum Of $4,000 was then
adopted 93 for and 2s against It. John Hill
was appointed Collector, and Mcssrs. Josiah
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0-The Patriot of Saturday, has published
a notice for Convention to nominate candi-
dates for Congress. We see nothing so terri
fic in this, as some of the gentlemen connect
cd with other presses in this town, would make
the people imagine. 1t has been the custom
OF that paper since we have been acquainted
with its course, to insert such a notice, and
IT they call twenty Conventions and nominate
any other candidates but the present incum-
bents. sure defeat will attend them.
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I5' Mn. F. FORREST. the American Trare-
1ian, arrived at Newport, last Sunday, in the
steam Boat Connecticut, where he will rcmair,
duri7g the week, and mr. kc his frst appearances
at our Theat,e, next Monday evening. He is
accompanied by Mr.. Wilson. an actor. of whom
report speaks in terms Of high commendation.
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65-Dr Comstock, of Hartford, Conn has
invented new Life Preserper. 1t is made
OF cloth, rendered impervious to water by
cement of gum elastic, in the form of bag,
. feet long and or feet in diameter. fitted
with straps to fasten it round the body. 1t
can be inflated from the lungs by means of
brass tube, and is then capable of sustaining g
30 or 40 pounds Of Iron in the water. The
steam boat McDonOugh has been supplied with
80 Of them. for the security of her passengers.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-13

The following little poem reached us yestor-
day, through the Post Office, and is evidently
from the pen Of lady. She has not informed
us, however, whether it is original or not; con-
sequently we give it just as she sent it, Our
fair correspondent will oblige us, by suffering
us to hear from her, as often as convenient.
FOR THE LITERARY CADET.
TO HOPE.
The companion of our Joys, and the soother
OF our sorrows that wipes away the tear from
the eye of The sufferer. and with her fairy fin
ger, points to worlds beyond TIE tomb.
Come sweet enchantress! in this breast
Thy home shall be-;
Its sorrows and It's fears shall rest,
In peace with thee.
Come strew life's thorpy way,
With sweetest flowers;
And ere the Joys of youth decay,
Bring happier hours.
Without thee, life would be dark
And dreary Wilderness;
And not one cheerful beam to mark,
The road to happiness
Then smile upon my brow, and drive
Dull care away;
And in this fainting heart revive
Thy cheering ray. E.
Providence, June IIth, 1927
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Deaths.

In this town. on the Sd inst. after a long and
distressing illness, which she boroNith chris
tan fortitude, widow Sarah King, in the Goth
year of her age.
In Attleborough, on Sunday evening, after
a protracted illness, Mr.. William Bishop, in his
64th year.
On Friday evening last, Mrs. Pbcbo Balcom,
widow Of the late Mr. Aaron Balcom, of Ux-
bridge, Mass. in her 9Th year,
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-13

0o-.Ncw Ham pshire.--Thc legislature Of
this state, convened at Concord on Wednesday
last, and were organized by the choice Of
Hon. Mathew Harvey, as President Of the Sem
ate; Samuel Dinsmoor, Esq. Clerk; and Benz
b. French, Esq. Assistant Clerk; Henry Hub
bard, Esq. Speaker OF the House Of Represen-
fativcs, and Samuel ID. Bell, Esq. Clork.
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The steam boat Marco Bozzaris, Capt.
Child, made an excursion to Newport, on Sum
day last, with about l30 passengers, and re-
turned the same evening, having remained
there nine hours. The accommoda dations of
this boat and the attentions Of her comman-
der are highly spoken of by the passengers
She leaves here this day, at O'Clock, on her
trip to New-York.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-13

eo- Major General Crane, has resigned his
Office, as commander Of the first division ofthe
Massachusetts, militia. Gen. Crane has held
commission for SO years.
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UrExtensive arrangements are making, for
observing the 4th of July in Pawtucket, by the
citizens Of that village and Valley and Ccntrul
Falls.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-13

p~JosEPH M. WHITE has been reelected
the Delegate to Congress, for the Territory Of
Florida; by large majority over lis opponent,
Mr.. GADsDEN.
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GC-The Senate of Massachusetts have cleo
ted Hon. Daniel Webster, on their part, as a
Senator in Congress.
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Alctter Is polished in the Liverpool Albion,
from WIN. Taylor, cabinet maker, to Mr.. Can
ming, offering his professional services 10
ASSIST the latter in forming bis new cabinet.
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" Our Philadelphia Correspondent, ha. our
thanks tor his kindness, and we assure him that
his latter will be Of great use to us.
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GJ- We receivad by the New London Line,
yesterday, New York papers of Monday-,hcy
contain no news
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Robert b. Granstou, Esq has tean appointed
Post Master at Newport, vice B. b. Munforl.
deceased.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-07

The following paragraph from thesame article APP
breaches nearer to development Of the plot against
Mr.. Clay than any thing we have seer. 1t VIII be
observed that arritte uments are at band to es
tabsh the fact that Mr.. Clays friends have MAD no
hand in the plot whatever, and that what Is stated
below has good authority to support 1t The as
sumption of the Telegraph, sayslhe Press "that we
receive our information. in relation to the plot. to
destroy Mr.. Clay. from Mr.. Markley being atogeth-
Ell uniounded, all the prescriptions built upon u
must fall with it. Among these the most Important
is. the insinuatlon that MIR. Markley ''was the asem
Of Mr.. Clay" This is unquahedly false. mr..
Clay never had an agent ter the purpose lnsihua,ea'
! 1t never will, and neyer can. be shewn, that NV
Clay had any thing to do with the proposition when
Gen. JACKSON says was made to him- 1--WE lcel war
ranttd in saving that, there in existence certaln
,rrinen documents which fully prove not only that
i Mr.. Clay never cuuntenanced any application TO
Gen Jackson, Of the nature he avers but they WI
Illurlher demonstrate hat there Was not dt7tna q
Il .Hf. Clons IN Congress who ever either directly or
Fl indirectly sanctioned. Ur III any manner ccuntenahc'
ed any application to Gen. Jackson. OF the character
stated in his letter. What we say, are say npW
authofify. and can susstantine to the public salts
faction. and the total overthrow Of this dctestable
plot II will be distinctly seen III the progfess Of
this inquiry, that whatever passed. If any thing did
pass. in ISOLATION to opening negotiation and a bar
can with Mir CLAWS friends. originated in The ex
IRENE anxiety of some of Gen. Jacksons friends t
sec linn elevated to the Presidency. To accomplish
that. they would have intrigued and bargalned ant
Q sold with any man, or any mans friends. Nothing
i could therefore be more natural than that they shoul'
turn their thoughts upon Mr.. Clay, to ascertain hoy
Q far he could be induced to cooperate. He won
not cooperate, he was not to be bought. and there
fore his character assalled and the OF his con
filing countrymen abused by ISLANDERS and lbels
/. while no man has the manliness to avow himself hi
j laccuser."