The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-08-23

Messing, not only that their labors are reward.
ed with glowing prospects Of success, but the
many benefits resulting to the community
generally, in introducing TO this delightful
region hundreds who are now induced else
where, chiefly from the want of more exten.
veniences which this admirably adapted sum.
mer retreat should have 10 insure the comfort
and allurement of the invalid, and those who
seek TO participate in the many Injuries and
enjoyments which they are unable to find at
home. ~
.Ncwport .7ug rs, 1897.
Dear Sir-Ilfeel persuaded that the mer
it's OF this place and its delightful environs
are such that they need only to be known
to attract --throng ofsummer visitors from
every quarter ofthe union. The first thing
that strikes us on approaching the town il
It's delightful harbour, sheltered OIL all sides
by blooming country and sufficiently deep
and capacious for ships Of war 10 float in il
at safety. IL lies directly on one side OF
the town, and is diversified with sever0l TO.
mantic little islands occupied by the Hos
pitals, forts, &c. ! which add greatly to It's
beauty. The town itself which il one OF
the oldest in f!orth America, and which
was flourisbing in commercial proSpcTI-
ty when New York was but trlflng
village, presents at present delapidated up
pearance. II has however, for many years
been rather stationary thaa rapidly declin-
ing, and we think very probably will soon
bogIn to recover from the loss of com.
merce. II presents, IN It's quiet and peace
able amusements, It's fine walks and rides,
and the manner and character of ITS inhabl
tants attractions which strangers acknow
ledge to be of the highest orders. The
national Government are now engaged IN
erecting very extensive Notifications at the
mouth ofits harbour. Two hundred men
are now at work constantly, and upwards
of four hundred have been employed. The
fortress is calculated 10 be nearly mile
IN circumference and will mount four hun
dred pieces ofcannon. II will be 80 feet
above the foundation, and will present q
range Of three tier Of guns next The chan
ncl where the principal exposure To attack
viii lie. The channel is here only abou.
, Of mile in width, and it he old fort
"the Dumplings" be again fortified Con the
opposite sldc.) and that on Rose Island
which rakes lengthwise the entry Of the
harbour these three forts will render inva
sion by water impossible, point of great
national importance. Rhode Island il a
bout fifteen miles in length and from three
10 five IN breadth IL is placed directly on
the shores of the ocean whose waves lave
It on each side. It's lands without being
hilly or prepitltous rise with gradual ele
vatlon above the sea, so that a vast and
boundess prospect of the ocean Is com
manded at frequent intervals in riding a
cross it. On one side OF this island hes, as
We have said, the harbour of Newport and
Providence bay on the other what IL
called" the east passage" n narrow arm
Of the sea separates it from the main land.
One end of the island is washed by the
waves of the sea, and It's two beaches, each
of n mile or moro ~ extent, form a iavorIte
and delightful promenade. Here is afford
ed direct prospect Of tho boundlesa ocean
lnd here bathors have an opportunity OF
plunging into the toaming surfas 1t comes
IN upon the smooth and hard sand. The
other end of the island lies towards Bristol
from which IL IS separated by ferry pas
sage. At this ponI the bay is occupied by
several smaller islands Prudence, Hope &c |
all of them cultivated, and greatly enhanc.
mo the beauty Of the surrounding scenery.
The whole Of this island Is cultivated and
the land is of the very best quality It,
stilc of agriculture, the neatuess and ap
parent wealth of farming establishments, |
It's fine trees bordering the road are worthy
of all praise. lts sol.a stone walls attract
he a lmiration of the observer; its roads
are the smooihest and best | have any
where seen, and are hned on each side b,
fine trees. The surface of this island Is
said to resemble Great Britain, more than
any other part of our country: II has the
same undulating appearance the same va
riety of hill and dale, OF orchard and gar
den, and the same rich, green and cultiva
ted aspect. Its rides are varied and beauti-
ful. Views of the ocean frequently pre-.
sent themselves, through the trees as you
ride, and burst upon you in all their gran
deur upon rising some eminonce. The
prospects are in fact delightful: Narragan.
scts Bay apd its numerous isles, the rich
and varied landscape of Rhode Island and
the ocean all consplre TO render the seen.
cry more novel. Oft climate, need no,
sneak It has all the advantages ofsea air
all the pure and invigoratlng influence
of the breeze which sweeps directly from
the surface ofthc ocean. The ruddy com
plexions of its inhabitants attest It's salu.
brity. A late writer has, perceive, in one
Of the papers Of your town, ably illustrated
It's efficacy, ans have no occasion to en-
large upon this point In the neighbour.
hood of Ncwpor, there are it is said, many
noted and romantic scenes, NuucluSe. the
Cave. sc. which have not had the plea.
sure OF visiting.
Such. sir. is description, very made
uuate | confess. of Rhode lsland--the gar.
inn of North America-the healthlnl Va.