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Miss Keiiy.--In the Cincinnati Commercial
Register, 18th inst. we find the following para
graph, giving an account ofan unfortunate ac-
cident this favorita actress has recently met
with.
"The lovers Of the Drama met with great
disappointment OH Tuesday evening in con.e-
Guencc Of The serious accident which bcfel Miss
Kelly. This lady, in gong round the back oI
the stage, to make her entry from the side OPP
poste to the Green Room, in the Interesting
scene at the masquerade in Bellies Strata gem
unfortunately fell through stage door, which
had, with objectionable carclcssncss been
opened, and injured herself so m.rch as to pui
a stop the piece. Her anclc Is considerably
hurt, and SIC received other injuries. We hope
however, to have the qualification Of seeing her
perfectly restored before she quits Cincinnati
and Of hearing (oDce or twice at all cvcnts)
her transcendent powers Of voice. Should this
article meet the eye OF a New-York editor, il
wonld be well for him to notice this circum-
stance, as We believe Miss Kelly has an en-
gdgsment in that city on the 2sth ofths month
which bv possibility she may not be able liter
ally to fulfil, in consequence Of this accident.
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CARDs.--In former number of this paper
we published CARD, signed by Committee
of six, appointed by Captain Partridges Ca
dets, in which they expressed their gratitude
and thanks to certain individuals residing in
this town and Boston, for polite attentions cx-
tended to them whilst on their late excursion
for observation. A writer, in the New-Eng-
land Galaxy, who, from his style and sarcastic
snoers, we suppose TO be Mr.. Buckingham, al
though the article prctends to be communi
cation, has fallen afoul of the offending Card,
and has attempted to burlesque it. To this,
for ourselves, we take no exceptions, but are
sorry to see a number Of respectable and intel
ligent young gentlemen held up to public ridi-
cule, simply for doing that, which was dicta-
ted by feelings Of gratitude, for kindnesses and
courtesies extended by gentlemen, Of great
worth and respectability IfMr. Buckingham
considers such department, as he has evinced
on this occasion, either gentlemanly or cour-
teous, his definition of those terms widely differ
from that which we have been in the habit of
"PPiyAiS W thchh'
If gentlemen cannot publish their Cards
without subjecting themselves to the SCOTS and
sneers of those who are connected with
the press, and who too often abuse the power
intrustcd to them, things have certainly arriv-
ed to most deplorable pass;-the press has
lost its manly independence, and has been
reduced to a complete state of degraded licen-
tiousness.
In the Card we published, there was not
any thing indccorous or improper-there was
nothing in it that entitled it to the ridicule it
has received. For ourselves we shall speak a
word, and in doing so, shall inform the editor
of the New-England Galaxy, that we shall
consult our own pleasure relative to giving pub
licity to cards, and, whenever we are called
upon to place them before the public, decide
for ourselves, without asking his consent; and
certainly without regarding his sneers or
anathamas.
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he amende honourable. After the peace,
VI, ,or Curry occupied his time in writing for q
public press, and as . writer, was highly es-
iecned in the west. For two years he edited
tbs Western Monitor. paper printed at Lex
in1ton, Kentucky. He is a man Of talents,
brave soldier, and a shrewd, but an honest
politician.
Winchester Ky. Apri, 1927.
DEAR Sin, have this moment received
your note of the 4,h nstaht-For answer 10 It
send you the enclosed copies of loiter from
myself to General Van Rensselaer, and his re-
ply 10 il. THIS is all the information ! can
give on the subject. With respect, sc.
Mr.. THos CURRY. JAS. CLARK.
Woshingi0n, March, 2, 1927.
SIR,--In a report made TO the house Of rep
resent atives during the last session of Congress
BY the com,nttee on expenditures on the pub
lie buildings, oil which you were chairman,
mention is made Of a billiard table for the
P.esid1nt's house. As much has been said re-
spectng it il the public prints, will you have the
goodness TO inform me of the flcts connec ctcd
with it, purchase, out Of what fund il was paid
fof, whether public or private. and II the ta-
bic was purchased with the knowledge and
appreciation Of the President
| have the honour o be with great respect,
your obedient servant, J. CLARK.
Gen. s. VAN RENSSELAER,.
House Of Representatives., March, 2, 1927.
DEAR SIa,-I received your letter of this
day, and have 10 say in answer, that the com
mittee on the public buildings, of which | was
hairnln al the last session, in the discharge
Of their duty found it necessary to have an ac-
cunt or schedule Of The furniture in the Presi-
aent' S house obtained in virtue of a previous
rpprobation by Congress. We had no COM
..dncation with the President, on the subject
..3f do I suppose that he had any knowledge.
tner of what We applied for, or what was
..aished Us; our application was to his private
S1aretary, and the Inventory or account, rs
ntnded 10 us by HIN, rs annexed TO our re-
port; the report ard inventory were ordered
20 NC printed, neither the one nor the other
having been first read in the house, the reading
having been dispensed with, as is usual in cases
Of reports OF committees.
Soon ar err the report and inventory had
been printed and somc days before the dis
cusson arose in the house on the report,
Ilearned from the PREsIpENr that the in
ventory so far as il related TO the billiard table
&c. was entirely erroneous ard that no part
0Mepu5iic appropriation had been or ,coutd
be applied to any such purpose. regret that
circumstances prevented me from making this
explanation afterwards whom the conversation
on the subject took place in the house, since,
had I done so, it is probable many remarks
might not have been INDUCED in before the
public.
am very respectfully, yopr humble servant.
s. VAN RENSEL At.R.
Judrc J. CLAIR
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northern counties, but never considered the
report entitled to any credit, nor do we now
consider it worthy of attention. But as there
may be some danger in feeling too secure, we
advise the friends of that gentleman to be on
the alert, lest they be taken by the enemy and
carried by surprise.
But as the time has not yet arrived, when
TIE Press should take up these matters, we
shall leave them TO the careful and attentive
consideration Of the friends of the present in
c,mbents. As the election does not take place
till August, We have no idea Of opening our
columns to the canvass at this moment but
when it shall become necessary to commence
the inky war, we shall be ready for the COM
bat, and shall advocate the interests Of our
favorie candidates
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Political MONUMENTAL correspon-
dent residing in the Southern part Of the State,
has addressed us a long letter, relative to the
next canvass for representatives in Congress,
which, as the time has not yet arrived when
the subject should be taken up, we must de-
cline publishing although we are not certain
but we shall present it to our readers hereafter.
Lest our correspondent, who is a man of mHu-
ence and one whom we respect, should find fault
with us, and think himself treated rather cav
lalerly, we will give brief outline of his let
ter. He commences by saying, that prepara-
ions are making to bring up a candidate to
oppose Mr. Pearcc, and that man has been
fixed upon, who has already held a seat in Con-
gress, and who, to use his words, has done the
State some service. In continuation he adds,
that he is of opinion that Mr.. Pcarce should
not be ousted, though he is fearful that the
contest will be signalizcd by more than Or
dinary heat, and that il is not improbable that
that gentlemen will be hard run to retain his
place.
He further advises us, that an opposition is
about TO be organized in the South, to run a
gainst Mr.. Burgess, and that arrangements have
been made with "powerJu'," party at the
north, TO oppose that gentleman. We have heard
that Mr.. Burgess, would be opposed in the
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STORM AT THE EASTWARD.

Portsmouth, .aprH ga schooner arriv-
ed below yesterday morning, the master OF
which states that about daylight his vessel
struck on White Island Ledge and beat over
with the loss Of her rudder cable and anchor
about sunrise he saw a schooner while lying
to under close reefed foresail, strike on the
same ledge, and Immediately go to pieces
He thinks she was schooner belonging to Sa-
CO, loaded with flour, with crew of four men,
and three passengers, who it is feared must
have pcrished, as no boat could possibly live
in so tremendous a sea.
Soop Friendship, Lbbey, Of N. Yarmouth,
from Plymouth for N. York, put into the lower
cove for harbor, in the gale of Tuesday night
went on shore with both anchors ahead ;unhung
and broke her rudder and caused the vessel TO
leak.
The driver ofthe Eastern Mail Stage informs
that the gale commenced at Portland at 2 on
Tuesday, and continued till yesterday morn
ing, and was one Of the severest ever known.
After passing 5 miles, to Non-such Bridge,
which was covered with three feet water, he
returned to Portland left his coach, and took
at Black Point Causeway. Dry Grst Mill
Bridge, at Scarborough, had fallen 10 feet on
one side. Bridge at end Of Storer's lane in
Scarborough was carried away.
No passing at Millikin's causeway-went
over the turnpike, where the water was near
8 feet deep At Saco the frcshct was very
high--$S00O worth Of logs carried away. At
the island above Springs bridge, Is famiet
were taken off; the water was above the first
story windows.
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NOVELTY IN ARCHITECTURE. PASSING
by the second Baptist Church the other day,
we were asonished when we noticed something
in the shape of a pyramid, moving slowly out
Of the tower, and vending towards the
skies. On enquiring what the thing could
mean, we were informed by a spectator, that
n couple Of ingenious architects, Colonel John
s. Eddy and Mr.. James Brown, were building
a steeple to be added to the ornaments of the
church, and that they had commenced the
work at its base and were urging il upwards,
by the means Of screw and lever power. This
morning, on visiting the church, we found the
siecplo had marched upwards, more than twen-
ty feet. This is certainly very novel mode Of
building a steeple, and il the architects sue
cecd, the enterprise will not only be commend
ded, but will form a new era in the history Of
architecture. The steeplc is TO be almost an
hundred feet high, and will add much to the
beauty Of the edifice to which il is TO be at
tachcd. Colonel Eddy is a gentleman Of vast
inventive genius, and has made many improve
ments to the " art mechanic" The project in
which he is at present engaged, is worthy Of
the attention Of the curious, and Of all, who
are fond Of me echanics.
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STATE OF CRIME IN FRANCE.-The num-
Der Of persons accused of crimes in France, and
brought for trial before the Court Of Assizes, in
the year 1928 was 1924, Of whom 264 were
acquitted, and 4594 condemned, viz. l76 to
death, 35I to hard labour for life, 1871 to la
bour for a term of years, 1870 to close con-
fiaement, TO stand in the plory, to ban
ishment, 1859 to Imprisonment, with or with
out fines, and so under l8 years Of age, to
confinement in the House Of Correction for
term Of years. In the same year 90, ,o6, causes
were brought before the tribunals of Correc-
tional Police, in which l4i ,7a3 individuals we're
implicated. OF these 81 ,002 were for crimes
against the Forest and Game laws, duplicating
s6 ,S6l individuals, Of the whole number; 5 lao
were condemned to upwards of one years i'm
prisonment, l5,454 TO a shorter term Of i'm
prisonment, and 1862 TO the payment of
fine
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/" This world is all fleeting show"

q This world is all ieeting show
HALIBu1 ps. s.SpEcULAToR.-The Fish Mar
ket, was on Thursday last thrown into state
of confusion, in consequence OF small difii-
Guilty which occurred, between lot OF Hall
but, and speculator in fish, who in conse-
quence of his dipping rather too deeply in the
Halibut trade, got himself in pretty kettle Of
fish. 1t appeared on an examination Of the
case, that the speculator, went into the FISH
Market, at an hour when Halbut mad 81 got
shade lower" and had began to tell in Ian
guage to be snufed at, that they had been
rather too long absent from their native ele-
ment-wth the avowed purpose ofmonopoliz-
ing the market lie was full of cash, offered
to purchase all the market afforded; when
holders stuck for higher prices; but he never
theless found one who was ready for bargain.
In twinkling the bargain was closed, but as
the speculator thought he had got bit, he de-
clned holding on to the bait, as the fsh-mon-
gers have it. The seller stuck TO the bargain,
but the buyer, was disposed to be of; and in
dicating disposition to do SO, he was forth
with waited upon by Baron Nabem, who, hand
ing him piece of paper, half.prnted and half
manuscript, tapped him on the shoulder, and
informed him that he must walk up, toe the
mark and talk on the subject with "Joc Doe
and Richard Roe" AS the Spectator was
not disposed to argue about small affairs, he
consented to adhere to his bargain; and throw
ing his Lot" Of Halibut into wagon, NOV
ed Of, towards his place of abode, cursing the
day when he first laid his eyes upon Halibut,
and declaring that in his opinion
"Thcrc's nothing true but Heaven"
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.4musements in NeWport The Theatre in
Newport, was opened last evening by Mons
Vlallave's Company, for few nights. We
are much pleased to observe our friend Howe,
is engaged in building Circus, which will be
finished in a few days. We can chcerfully
recommend NJ. ii. to the citizens Of Newport,
as gentleman, who is disposed to do all in his
power to amusc and interest the public, and is
in every respect worthy of the patronage o.
the citizens Of that town.
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community,

.accident.-A correspondent at Bristol, writes
us as follows:
" Bristol, Thursday April 25.-l am
sorry to inform you that the sloop William,
commanded by Captain Miller, of East Green
wich, to which port the sloop belonged, was
this morning discovered oil Pappasquash in
distress; the revenue boat was instantly des-
patched to her assistance, and on boarding her,
learned from lad, the only person on board,
that Captain Miller, was knocked overheard in
a squall, of Connimicutt point, and was drown
ed The lad was the son Of the Captain, and
previous to the sloop's being boarded, although
he is but eleven years Of age, made every cx-
ertion which presence of mind could dictate
to bring the sloop to, but without success.
The sloop is now on the shore, but is not in
iured, and will probably be gotten off without
much difficulty"
[REMARKs Captain Miller was very
worthy and enterprsing man, kind parent, q
tender husband, and his untimely death will be
deplored by his family and numerous friends.
Fishermen, and those who are in the habit OF
visiting our river and bay, are requested to
look for the body of Captain Miller, that it
may be restored to his family mily.--CADET.1
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LITERARY PRIZES.

The Editor and Publishers Of The Memo
RIAL offer the following Premiums for contri-
buttons to their CHRISTMAS and New Years Of
fering for the ensuing year, viz
For the pest original Poem, prize Of sirts
dollars.
For the Second ditto, prize of forty dol
lars.
For the best original Prose Tale, prize OF
sirty dollars.
Communications must be addressed (" To the
editor OF the Memorial, care of Mcssrs True
& Greene, Boston, Mass" on or before the
18th of May.
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GIN. The Editor ofthe Bolivar [accent on
the second syllable] Gazette, has Of late be-
come exceedingly abstemious, so much so, that
he now refuses to take glass of Gin We
state, on information furnished by himself,
that last Monday night, after he returned from
the meeting for the suppression of intemper-
ance, one Of his family offered him glass OF
his favouritc beverage" Barber's Best" which
he declined swallowing. We applaud him
for the firmncss of his resolution, and hope
that he will stick to it, though it is difficult TO
say whether or not, lie will Withstand the temp
tations Of the closet. The Gin jug in closet
is a vile temptcr $50 says Doctor Rush.
We shall strive to copy his example, and hope
the gentlemen Of the Patriot and Journal will
do the same.
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THE Ok CoLyMBUs.-Ths noble and man.
moth animal, is now exhibiting at the buildings
adjacent to Munroc's Coffee House and is
worthy the attention of the public. He is
probably one of the largest animals of the
kind ever offered TO the public for their inspec-
ton. We learn that the proprietor will take
him TO New-York in few days hence those
who are anxious TO see the animal will do well
10 call while an opportunity is afforded.
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Deaths.

In this town, on Monday last, Miss Celinda
Ann Benchly, eldest daughter Of Mr.. Stafford
Benchly, in the 29th year Of her age.
In Glocester, on the 2lst inst. Mrs. Amey
winsor, wife of Capt Elisha s. Winsor, and
daughter of Mr.. Asahel Waterman, Of Johnston,
in the 9th year of her age.
In Scituate, Mass. Mr.. James Barrell, in the
Tooth year Of his age, one Of the few remain
ing patriots Of the Revolution. He was al
West Point when Arnold deserted his country,
III the same company with two Of his sons.
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New SCHOOL HoUsE.--Wc learn, with
much satisfaction, that new public school
house is projected, and that one will probably
be erected, in the course of the summer, in
the vicinity Of Point Pleasant, one of the most
delightful sections of the town. We are glad
directed TO the importance ofestablishing these
nurseries of learning, Free Schools, and that
the success that mas thus far attended these
modest scminaries Of education, has proven
their utility and importance to a fourishing
and free people. The third and fourth district
schools managed by Doctor Pettis and Mr..
Hartshon, are too fully attended; and it is es-
sential that some mode be devised, to rem
der them less crowded, that the instructors
may be enabled to do justice to themselves
and to their pupils. This can be done by erect
ing suitable building in a proper situation,
and drawing to it proportion of the scholars
who now attend the third and fourth district
schools, and crowd them even to excess. AS
the project of erecting new Schoo! House
has been conceived, We cannot but hope it
will be carried into execution; and if it is, we
arc certain that the public will realize advan-
tages which all must be enabled to appreciate; /;
and which will be felt and acknowledged by
the community at large.
We cannot contemplate the subject Of free
schools without indulging in feelings which are
elected by the occasion; and they lead us to
boast with sensations of honest pride, and to
declare, that whilst the State has done nothing
for the establishment of schools where the in
dgent and wealthy can equally repair, and
quaff at their Castillan founts, Providence has
done every thing, and has raised numerous
seminarics, where the young idea has been
taught to shoot, and where the mind, hereto
fore labouring under the ills and darkness Of
ignorance, has been snatched from obscurity,
and received the rich tnts and ornaments Of
education.
Nobler institutions than our Common Free
Schools, never existed and we trust that the
day is not far distant, when through the mu-
nificence of the State, their bells will chime
throughout our little Commonwealth; and that
thousands, who are now growing up in state
of ignorance and darkness, will be cnlighten-
ed by them, and taught the inestimable value
of even a common education. 1t is lamenta-
BILE, and it is disgracefhl to the State, that a
subject Of such vital importance to the people
should be neglected ; and though those who
are now in power, are opposed to the establish
ment Of free schools, VIC hope the day ,cW
arrive when they may be oustod and others,
more liberal and rational having been called
to fill their places the free school system will
triumph over the hostility or its enemies
That a subject, so magnificent in its con-
temptation and SO important in its operations,
should be so long neglected, is to us, passing
strange. Why it should be neglected we can
not discern, when all, even the most ignorant,
stupid. and parsimonious, will readily concur in
the assertion that people can never be free
and independent, till they arc enlightened and
elevated.
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The frgate United States, Com. Hull, arrv-
cd at New York on Sunday evening last, from
her cruise in the Pacific. She sailed from Val
paraso, Jan. "a, touched at Behia, March g.,
and sailed l6th touched at Barbados Sd inst.
and at Martinique and St. Thomas She has
been absent three years and half.
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The Legislature of this State will assemble
in Newport on Wednesday next, for the pur-
pose oforganizing the State government for the
year ensuing. Much of the session will be
takenup, undoubtedly in the discussion Of the
" Judiciary Question:"
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AT meeting in Montgomery county, Mary
land. called by the friends Of General Jack
son, held few days since, resolutions were a
dopted approving Of the measures Of the ad-
ministration. II was voted TO use all fair and
honorable means to promote the reelection Of
Dir. adams. But five of the gentlemen pres
ent were friendly TO Gen. Jackson.
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II is stated. officially, that the Hon. II. w.
Dwight is reelected member Of Congress for
Berkshire District, Mass. and that no choice
has been effected in Bristol or Hampden Dis
tricts. Mr.. Hodges had the greatest number
Of votes in Bristol and Mr.. Bates in Hamp-
den.
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To Readers and Correspondents.-Th
communication Of " FELIX" is inadmissiblc,
and we are surprised that the writer should
have supposed we would give it publicity. He
ought to know that remarks like his ought not
TO come before TO public.
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At the next town meeting the subject OF
establishing new School House will be acted
upon by the freemen, and it is TO be hoped that
no one will be found at the polls, prepared to
oppose an undertaking, which will rebound so
highly to the honor and advantage of whole
community.
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o. The regular weekly meeting of T. r. 7.
A. o. +. A. o. +. will be held at s O'Clock this
evening at Mechanics Hail. Question for
discussion Ought any Christian poper to
assist the Greeks in their present contest
NTH the Turks