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Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

GENERAL JAcKsoN.-We have just read
the original and official report Of the Court
Martial, convened in the year 1914, under the
instructions Of General Jackson, for the trial
Of n number Of Militia men, charged with an
attempt to create mutiny, and with the crime
Of dcsertion.
Although il bears Tie sanction of the law,
We DO not think, we ever had more glowing
description, Of acts Of wantonncss and cru
city, and he who can read it without abho.ring
the principal actor in the bloody drama, pos
sesscs feelings which we shall never envy
1t appears from the records Of the Court Mar
tial, that some time about the month Of De-
ceinber 1914, or January 1915, number of
militia men, drafted under an act Of Congress,
for the term Of six months, having ilom a
false conception Of the law, under which they
were ordered to the field, supposed that after
the expiration of three months, their term OF
service would expire, actually refused TO per-
form their duty; returned their arms to the pro-
per officer, and prepared 10 take UP their line
Of march for Tennessee, to which state they
belonged, aud where many of them had wives
and families.
On its having been asccrtained, that what
was called mutiny was brewing in the camp,
the commander Of the disorderly regiment,
made a representation Of the case to General
Jackson, who was then at Mobile, when a
Court Martial was commenced for the trial OF
the disordeily Militia men. On the trial Of
most Of them. il was proved, that they had,
without exception, been good and obedient
soldiers till the expiration Of the term OF three
months, when, having been told that the COIN
mandng General had not power to retain them
any longer, they resolved to return TO their
homes; and supposed, that the disposition to
continue them in service on tile part Of the
commanding General, originated in an arbitra-
ry disposition, and was nothing more than an
usurpation Of power, sometimes rcsor,cd to by
the leaders of armies.
There is something connected with this
bloody traDsa ction, which cannot fail to excite
the sympathies of tho world, in favour Of the
wretched and murdered soldiers, who were put
to death, merely to crafty the spleen and
whims ofa /" Military Chieffain," grown ar
rogant withs uccess, and vain with aduation.
And the mind naturally revol,s at the idea,
that In free country like ours. men shall be
dragged from their homes. be compelled TO en-
dure the fhtigISs Of the camp, and then be
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

The biographer of John Hart, of New-Jersey
one Of the signers to the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, relates, that after the British took
possession of New-Jersey and of his own farm
being unwilling to be absent from the neighbor.
hood of his family, he became a wanderer in
the woods, carrying his grey hairs and his
infrmities about from cottage to cottage, and
from cave to cave. The extremities to which
he was reduced, may be judged from two facts
one is, that for a long period he never venture6
to sleep twice at the same house; and the other
which he very good humoredly told Of himself
was, that on one occasion, being sorely pressed
for safe nights lodging, and being unknown
where he applied for one, he was obliged &c
share the accommodations of large dogs
bedfellow, as he declared, not in those evi
times the most exceptionable.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02
Deaths.

In Norton, on Wednesday evening, Mrs. En-
perience Leonard, relict of the late Hon.
George Leonard, in the s9th year Of her
age.
In Mansfield, on the 18th ult. widow Eliza
beth Filebrown, aged 81 years.
In Seekonk, on the 18th ult. Mrs. Abiga il
Balkcom, wife of Mr.. Caleb Balkcom, in the
46th year Of her age.
In Nantucket, Capt. George Bunker, Sen.
aged 81.
In Newport, Goth ult. Capt. John Coggeshall,
aged 20 years; = Both, Rev. William GammeN
pastor of the I'd Baptist Church in that place,
in the AID year of his age.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02
The Montreal pa pers mention the mira culous

The Montreal papers mention the mira culous
escape of ship carpenter, who was on the
ways Of a vessel about to be launched, be-
tween her and the water. As she began 10
move sooner than was expected, he saw no
means of escaping in the usual manner, and
accordingly ran with all possible speed, and
dived into the river before he was overtaken.
When the vessel was safely launched, and it
was believed that he must have been crushed
beneath her, he made his appearance on the
top of the water, fifty yards from the shore,
which distance he had been driven by the force
with which the vessel moved through the wa
ter. When taken up he exhibited no marks Of
injury further than the wetting he had received,
and having the top Of his head thoroughly
creased by the vessels BOTTOM pressing it while
in the water. In reply to some questions as to
how he felt when in his late perilous situation,
he Jocularly remarked that he was so little dis
composed by it, that for trihing remuneration
he would "try another race with her.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

New PUBLrcATIoN.-The proprietors of
this paper. in conjunction with publisher in
New-York, will, on the first day of July next,
lay before the public, new publication, to be
entitled "Ths Ladies' Magazine, or Review
Of Bellies Lcttres, Mirror Of Fashion, Fine Arts,
Music, the Drama, &c. The work is now in
press, and at tho time proposed, will be offered
to the public for its patronage. 1t will be pub
lished regularly every month, and each number
will contain an engraving by our townsman,
Mr.. James Eddy, now a resident of New-York.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02
MARRIAGES.

In Smithfcld, on Wednesday evening. by
Rev. Mr.. Wilson, Capt Bcnon Cooke, of this
town, to Miss Abby Whipple, daughter Of
Major Simon Whipple, of the former place.
In Newben, NJ c. on the lst ult. Mr.. Da-
rius &. Allen, formerly of this town, to Miss
Eliza A. Slower, of the former place.
In Worcester, Mr.. Otis Longly, of Boylston,
TO Miss Lydia Patch, of Worcester.
In Boston, Capt. Thomas Hooper to Miss
Betsey A. Shaw.
In Dighton, on the 23d inst. Mr.. William Il.
Whitmarsh to Miss Sally Jones, all of Dighton.
In Swanzey, on the oath inst Mr.. Joseph ID.
Nichols. of Fall River, to Miss Parthenia b.
Chace, of Swanzey.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

INTEMPERANcE.--Sinc the subject Of in
temperance has been placed in such gloomy
colors before the publick, we have received
numerous communications, relative to its mcr-
its, most Of which ridicule in terms of unmeas-
urcd sarcasm, the proceedings of the meetings
which have been held, to discuss the subject
These communications, without single exccp-
ton, VIC shall reject, as we are not disposed to
occupy our columns, with essays touching mat
tcrs Of fact, which cannot be Of any advantage,
if laid before the public. All that we, and ten
thousand others could write on the subject,
would do no good; and on the contrary might
drive hundreds to the social glass, merely for
their amusement, and induce them to drink at
the expense of their own folly.
Beside this, we do not believe that the citi-
zens Of Providence, are any more given to hab-
its of inebricty than their ncighbors; and thus
believing, we will not attempt to traduce them
If the vice RACES, let us all unite in putting an
end to it., and those who wish to do so, are ad-
viscd to throw aside the incbriatng chalicc, to
drink copiously of cold water, and encourage
the administration Of Doctor Chambers Medi-
cine. 1t needs not the advice Of any ghost 10
point out safe and certain method to suppress
mteinpcrance; and at the risk Of being arraign-
ed as wizards, we shall add, that he who drinks
nothing but cold water, will never be drunk
ard The Editor of the paper which makes so
much racket about Incorporate drinking, is ad-
vised 20 set an example, to break his gin jug.
| and fill his fountain with Adams a,c, to the
exclusion of" Barber's Best
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

in their affairs, and striving to create disorders
among the mariners and the natives. Our in
formant assures US, that Mr. Bingham is void
Of principle, and Of all the feelings of man
Of honor; and that he sometime since, quarre-
led with his brother, who was attached to the
Mission as Physician, and because ne re-
fused to throw into the general treasury some
funds he had collected, by attending to the Of
ficers and crew, Of an American merchantmen.
he CO npelled him to quit the Island; and that
the brother, being rendered destitute of means
was obliged TO beg a passage to sumatra,
where he begged a passage to England. OF
the truth of this we have no manner Of doubt
and are authorized to say, that very respec-
table sea captain is prepared to substantate
the facts. Such is the character of the mar
who has Of late had the temerity to SEND
to this country libellous attack on the char.
acter Of our gallant countryman Lieuten.
ant Percival, Of the United States vessel oi
War, the Dolphin.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

THEATRE.--Mrs. Hamblin made her first
appearance at our Theatre on Monday night
in shakespearc's play of " AS You Like IT,
manner which ought to have called in bet
ter house. The receipts were small, when
compared with the attra ction, though it is most
likely that better success will attend her. She
was happy in her part, and although the audi
ence was small, it was composed of the more
fashionable part Of the community, who gave
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

AwNINGs.--A correspondent, has requested
US to say, if there is not law in existence re-
quirng awnings to be elevated seven feet above
us to take the trouble TO shew it to tho iner-
chants on Cheapside. He says he is " six
footer," AMI is frequently annoyed by the avn
ings, and hopes they will be properly elevated,
according to law. As our correspondent is
probably as woll acquainted with the subject
as We are, and may have much more leisure
than ourselves, we suggest TO him the propricty
of attending to the thing and to the law him
self; and if he does not succeed in obtaining
remedy, We will then attempt to assist him.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post has
the following:-An important Medical dscovc-
ry will soon be brought to notice-it consists in
a new remedy to prevent the formation of con-
sumption in those predisposed, and to cure it
when formed in nine cases out Of ten. We arc
informed that i is as efectual as the lately
found remedy against intemperancc, and con-
slsts OF two different articles TO be used togeth-
or, one to be taken in the stoma oh, in the pal
atable shape Of chocolate, syrup or milk, and
the other to be inhaled in the lungs as a sweet
and fragrant perfume.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

LIFE BoATs.-We saw few days since,
ga life boat"--preparing under the direction
of Mr.. John Atwood, and owned we believe
by Captain Brownell, ship master Of this
port. Her name is the Bonne Homme Rich
ard" and is Recommended to the patronage
Of those who are in the habit of ndugng in
sailing excursions. The BonTe Homme Rich
ard is SO calculated, that she cannot sink,
even if ten times her weight be attached TO
her. Those who own life Boats, are entitled
to the patronage of all who wish to sail, and
amuse themselves in perfect safety.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

ouoo, wbcn nc aospSateS TIC Ctuuioh'o, "o
give him no credit for his conduct, and ascribe
his department, to that species Of hypoc-
ricy, which is equally despicable in the public
man, or private citizen.
Those who have been attentive, or even in
different observers of the passing times, well
know that Mr.. Elisha r. Potter is the prime
minister Of the Rhode-Island opposition party,
and that he would "oppose the Administration,
even if its acts were as pure as the angels that
stand at the right hand Of the Throne of God"
simply for the sake of opposing it;--and shall
such man be allowed to carry his plans into
execution, and give Offices to men. who are of
his own party, when nineteen twen,ieths Of the
people Of the State are opposed to him and his
political predictions! For the sake Of the
credit Of the State We hope not and we hope
that the result Of the trial will teach him, that
he is powerlcss, end that the. Rhode-ISland
sometimes fails in carrying his conspira cies in
| TO exc ecution. Mr.. Waterman should be taught
the same thing, and the public should prove
through the hands of their representatives, that
thoy riH rule; and that they will not bestow
| an office on a man, who without cause, and
simply to crafty his preJudices, opposes the
| efficient and wise administration Of Mr. John
Quincy Adams.
If this state is an administration state-and
who will deny that il is-the pending question
should be made an administration one, and the
clerkship should be bestowed upon him who
has proved by his conduct, that lie is warm
and sincere friend Of the Administrations
If the people wish to re-elect Mr.. Adams
and who will deny that they do-why should
thew iniure the prospect of concentrating an
event SO devotedly prayed for, by elevating to
a responsible and an influential Office, man
who it is well known would strain every nerve
to defeat the accomplishment Of the wishes of
the people; If our case is strong one, why
should we want it? The affair is as open to
the observation of the public, as the midday
path TO heaven, and if Mr.. Potter's candidate
is elected, the opposition faction will triumph,
in one instance, at least, over the friends Of
the administration.
For "our single Selves" we do rt AXE any
interest in the disposal ofthc clerkship, beyond
lis conneyion with the affairs of the National
Administration; and if Mr. Potters candidate
was attached 10 the cause, which We from
principle alone advocate, we should not take
any exceptions 10 his elevation, and would be
among the first 10 assist him in consumating
bis wishes, it. we could do so, consistently with
our political creed; and that creed teaches
us, that in politics, we should not nssist that
man, who wars against our party, and acts in
opposition 80 our interests We should pursue
this subject at greater length, bad we time to
do so, but as We have not time allowed us,
and have already filled up the space originally
assigned the subject. we must defer what re-
marks, we have yet to make, till another oc-
casion.
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sacrificed at the altar Of ambition by man.
who possesses all the vanity Of an Alexander,
and who in all that is arbitrary and tyrannical,
" out Herods Herod."
In continuing the remarks, which we shall
proceed to offer, we shall develop some facts
which have been related to us by respecta-
BILE gentleman Of this town, who was soldier
in General Jackson's army, which we think
will satisfy the world, that the shooting of the
six militia men was an act Of sheer wanton-
ness, and carried into execution, merely to
CRAFTY the wishes and caprice Of a vain glorious
conqueror.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02
The REVEREND Mn. WEEMs.

IHE REVEREND MIR. WEEMs.-A shirt
less rascal, who passed by the title Of the
Reverend Mr.. Weems Of the South, for two or
three weeks past, fourished in Boston, where
he succeeded in imposing on some of the re-
'pectable clergymen Of the place, and was by
them, invited to perform his labors Of love in
the pulpit After having thus held forth, and
that they who labor in the vineyard Of the
Lord, are entitled to this worlds goods, "with-
out money and without price," and acting un-
der this impression, he employed his reverend
hands in taking from the community, and from
several respectable merchants, such property,
as he thought would assist him in carrying into
execution the designs OF foreign missions, when
he was detected, and his reverend person, was
taken and held, to answer the complaints of
"John Doe aud Richard Roe Esq'rs. -
When Baron Nab'em, put his fingers upon him,
he found him seated in his domic, having in
his pous keeping, the precious souls Of three
Ladies of the town, Of questionable chara cters,
whom he was anxious TO save from the wrath
10 come, and to convert to the doctrines Of
Christianity. He is now in the Boston City
Prison, awaiting his trial. Previous TO his ar
rest, he visited Salem, where he imposed upon
the clergy, and it is said took from the Athe-
neum, some books Of value, and some other
property, which have been found in his possess
ion.
We 90 not state these facts to wound the
feelings of the clergy, but to put the public on
their guard, against these infamous impostors
II is too often the case, that these depredators,
the moment they come among us, are taken
into favor, and if they can read one Of Watts
Psalms, and the twentieth chapter Of Dcu-
teronomy, and .'ter TRADE abou; the sinful
ness Of the world, are set down as pious souls,
and suffered to riot on the decencies of life,
and to spunge and pick the pockets of the pub
ic
Unless clergyman comes properly accrcd-
tied, and can produce satisfactory credentials,
10 satisfy the people Of the spotlessncss Of his
character, and the purity of his designs, he
should not be received or harboured, but should
be treated as shameful impostor Every
clergyman Of any kind of standing, can easily
procure satisfactory credentials and if he does
not do so, and present them, it is fair to infer
that he is not a reputable person.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Mr.. Carter, ofthe New York Statesman, pro-
poses to publish in two volumes, with revisions
and corrections, such parts Of his Letters from
Europe as he deems most worthy Of preserva-
ton About one third of the contemp plated
work has never been given to the public in any
form.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

G-Wassochusetts.-The Legislature OF
Massa chusetts assembled in Boston, on wcdnes-
day last. Hon. JOHN MILLS, was chosen
President Of the Senate, and WILLIAM c.
JARVIS Esq. Speaker Of the House of Repre-
sentatises. The most important business which
will come before them during the present sess-
ion, will be the choice of a U. s. Senator for
six years. Several candidates are spoken Of
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

The Canandaigua Repository of the 23d ult.
says, "It was stated in our last, that young
Williams, before he absconded, acknowledged
that he committed the mail theft, charged up
on him. This is incorrect: he denied it, and
the money which he gave up he said he receiv-
ed from his father'
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

The New York Times, in referring to the
increase in the value of property in that City,
mentions as an instance, that few years since,
a gentleman gave 81 900 for lot of ground in
one of the upper wards-and within the pres
ent year, the owner has been offered an equal
amount for the earth which il will be necessary
to remove, in order to reduce the lot to the
common level of the streets
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Eryatum.-In the article in this days Cadet
headed q {" Visit to .Ne,y York." the word
qucf, took the place Of Quoif, very much 10
our annoyance. The error was not detected
till it was-too late to correct it.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Complaints are made in the Middlebury pa
per that student, who has been freshman
for tpo years, is permitted to keep book and
toy shop in College. The bookseller at Middle
bury has been a very liberal contributor to the
funds ofthe college, doubtless expecting to sell
books to the students. Economy is always
commendablc; but mcanness is quite another
thing.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

AN ADDRESS was delivered before the Me-
chanicks' Association, at their Hall, on Tues
day evening last, by Col. GEORGE BAKER, on
the subject Of intemperance. The production
was creditable to the talents and sentiments Of
the gentleman who delivered it. 1t is to be
nublished.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Hon. Samuel Bell, Senator in Congress from
New-Hampshire, has been invited to public
dinner, by the citizens Of Portsmouth. They
were desirous Of expressing their appreciation
Of his conduct in Congress. Mr.. Bell is a firm
supporter Of the present Administration. Prior
engagements compelled him to decline the invi-
tation.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

A lad, named Robert Henry, about II years
of age, in Poultney, Ohio, having been chas-
tiscd by his father for some offence, the next
day brought gun from the house, rested it on
fence, took deliberate aim at, and shot his
father dead.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

~ The Legislature Of Come cticut have re-
fused to grant a Lottery for the benefit Of
Captain Partridgc's Academy, at Middctown.
bill granting power 20 that institution TO con-
fer degrees, has pa ssed the Senate.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Sir Hudson Low, it is stated in the newspa-
pers, has sent for publication to London, me-
moir of all the transa ctions at ST. Helena, while
he was Governor Of that Island and the custo-
dier of Bonaparte.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Go-TowN MEErING.-.The Frocmcn OF
this town, will meet in the Town House, on
Monday next, for the election Of Municipal
officers for the ensuing year.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Illustrations Of the .Athenoum Gallery
True & Greene, have in press, and will publish
in few days, a volume of poems with the
above title.
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0J-A Floating bath establishment, is abou
to be opened in this town by Mr.. FARNUM, a
the north end Of Hydraulion street.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

ej.Mrs. RoYALL was at Philadelphia on the
2S,h instant, pcddling her books TO the inhab-
itants Of tina, city.
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THE SANDWICH IsLANDs.-Wc shall pro
coed to copy Letter of Boki, one of the
Chiefs Of the Sandwich Islands, which was pub
lished in the last number of the Quarterly Re-
view. 1t is a literary curiosity, and the peru
sal of it, will satisfy the reader, that Mr..
Bingham, the famous Missionary, is not
entitled to the confidence of the public, and
that like nine tenths Of those who are engaged
in the crusades, is seeking his own personal
aggrandzemcnt, and promoting dissensions and
disorders, among a people, who, whilst they
are permitted to pursue that manner of life
which was pointed out to them by their Gre
ator, were comparatively innocent and happy
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

Col. Joseph M. White has been elected a
Delegate in Congress, from the Territory Of
/ Florida.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02

GG-The Friends yearly meeting will com.
mence in Newport on Sunday week.