The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1828-08-28


District Here by a majority Of 1858 his
late constituents have, the third time, man.
ifestcd .heis decided approval Of his vote.
The present majority exceeds by several
hundred that which was given on any for
mer occasion. II must be proud sa,isfac-
ton to that faithful but prosecuted public
servant, to return TO the city with the con
viction that his old constituents, his friends
and neighbors Of Clarke, Fsyette and
Woodford. not only retain but have increas-
ed their confidence in him.
We perceive that the whole kennel Of
Jackson prints in New. York, have com.
mcnced their abuse of Judge Thompson,
the administration candidate for Governor
in that State. This proceeding is quite in
character, they are only following in the
footsteps Of their masters ofthe Telegraph,
in Washington, and their brother IN The
like dirty work in New Hampshire. But
why should these combination papers take
! such unwearied pains TO calumniate the
Administration candidates when they pre-
tend to be so certain OF New. York for the
Hero The truth is, their cause is fear
fully desperate, and they keep up noise
| of hurra and shouting, for the same reason
that frightened bog whisHes loudesi uhen
passing through dark and gloomy place.
Portsmouth Times.
We are told that the recent deveI ope
ments have come upon General Jackson
ike an avalanche--his speculaiions in land
| and negroes--hls conduct ot the Indian
rreoty--his connections with Burr--havo
created great sensation in many parts OF
Virginia. Instead of claiming Maine and
New Hampshire, we advise the Idola,ers
70 look to Virginia. Smooth runs the
stream" &c 1t is entirely within the
! bounds Of possibility that Virginia will vote
| against Jackson.- Richmond Wing.
Baron Maltltz, Charge d'Afaircs from
| Russia, left Washington on Saturday, on
ns return to Europe. lie has resided there
| everal years, and has acquired the esteem
ofthe citizens, and his departure Is a source
# general regret.
The sloop Of war ST. Louis, was launch
ed from the Navy Yard al Washington, on
Saturday morning, in presence Of n coDsd
erable assemblage of our citizens. She
went off in good style and promises to be
an ornament to Our navy Il Nat. Jour.
Capt~IIazen Of brig Virginia. arrived at
! this port from Rio Grand, which place he
| left on the 20lh June, reports thatthere is |
| 10 prospect Of peace between the Buenos
| AyreaBs and Brazilians at present ,--and !
hat a large army of the former had rcnch-
ed within 30 leagues Of Rio Grande. The
war continued to rage in the interior with
| Is much violence as ever.-tN. Y. pa.
The Tntelligencer of Petersburg, Va
! S'sles that the report in the Norfolk Bea
con OF sickness at City Point is erroneous |
1t is as healthy as it has been.at any pre-
vious season Of the year.
Mr. Ashmun, the founder Of The Colony |
II Liberia, has returned TO Connecticut. 1
rendered an invalid by his great eSertions, !
and fears are entertained that he cannot !
recover
| Inciriidy and I'emerity.- the 9th inst !
as Mr.. James r. Holson, an apprentice Of
Mr.. Carleton, was walking on the margin
OF Thomas, Pond he was very unceremon-
ously assaulted by large bald headed
Eagle. Iioson first saw the eagle at some
distance in the water ma aJestcally approach |
ing him. He Immediately took club, per-
haps fearing an attack. The Eagle, ,cih.
out saying q ,cord, either by way Of alarm
or caution, stepped up with unexpected
dexterl'y and knocked of his hat. Ii. in
return made "set TO-" ond with his club
broke wing. The eagle then grdppied
just below the knee of II. but was soon dis
patched. He measured, although -appa-
rently not full grown, from Zip to tip of his
wings, little over six and half feet.
SwiMMIvG. On h -,day last, at Bos
ton, several Of DR.. Lieber's pupils swan
from the bridge leading from Cambridge
to Brighton, TO the wharf at the bottom Of
Beacon. street, q distance of three miles
and half in one hour and twenty minutes,
against head wind. A boat acc companied
the party; but one pepi only gave ou, be.
fore the task was accomplished.
| -:oo:-
! VIRsINfA.--A letter received here gives
an interesting account Of revival there in
favour Of the Administration. The people
are breaking their chains and are flying
from the car OF the military idol. The re.
port Of the great signal gun that was fred
in Louisiana has not only been heard, felt
and responded TO in Kentucky and India.
ma, but hos already passed the borders of
Virginia, and is sinking deep in the hearts ]
Of her citizens in the centre Of the state.
The latter concludes thus" Although il
has been so decrecd by the divan at Rich.
mond, yet we will not come under the mil
itary rule of Jackson. Virginia is yet
ree."-I Baltimore Pat.
SAVANNAH, Aug. Is.
On Tuesday last, two u. s. soldiers, be.
longing To the companies stationed near
this city, and who had been committed 10