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BY person to publish certain expenditures he was oppoa
unless the privilege given every other p
then application to grant the exclusive rob
person, 10 and publish the accounts for party
purposes, 10 create political excitement
Alderman Ireland said he should he in favor of the reso
ton if il modledhe in favor of giving those and
those only, who conrbu ed to the expenses the privilege Of
examining the But to open the Comptoers Office
every body, would keep the office forever thronped with
those who have business there.
To put end 10 the debate, Alderman Lamb moved an
adjournment.
Mr. She'll rose to oppose the motion to adjourn He no.
ped the gentleman would withdraw it.
Alderman Lamb refused.
Mr.. She'll hoped the board would not adjourn.
The Mayor There must be no speaking upon motion
adjourn.
Mr.. She'll: But can express opinion.
The Mayor: You have right to express opinion, Sir
The question then aken and the Mayor pronounced
the Board to be adjourned
Mr.. She'll instantly and sad if the Board is now ad
ourned rise to sate my place, that Alderman Stevens
has stated fasehood to the Board in saying that voted
against the application for making public the accounts and
that he liar as than thousand miles from the
city at the time. therefore pronounce him liar
These remarks produced much sensation among the mem.
beers, and in the lobby, which filled.
Mr. Stevens rose, and said he did say sOand was prO
ceedng as we supposed to explain exactly what be did say
intended TO say; but he interrupted by the repetition
by She'll of the word LIAR" [Great agitation
Mr.. Stevens; You are liar and sconndrel Mr. S. then
hesaed moment two, and then stung with the gross
Insult, and driven by uncomfortable impulse rushed across
the Chamber, and struck Mr. She'll two three
blows the face The latter then attempted return
the blows the parties became locked together and the crowd
rushing between them the friends of each nteered and
prevented the ndecorous being any longer continued
Aid Valentine, of the Police Justices, instantly took
the matter hand, and required the parties
cogn2ances 10 keep the peace
We have heard but opinion upon the subject and that
that under the peculiarly aggravated nature Of the provo
cation, Mr. Stevens justified Furnishing the insult on the
spot
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numerous friends were INDUCING the fond hope of his
speedy return to this country with fresh honors and en-
larged powers of usefulness, the waves of the Atlantic
were bearing to shores the melancholy tdings Of
his premature and sudden death but in their deep
grief at his loss his friends have this consolation left
that he died in the midst of his religious duties He
burst blood-vesse in the pulpit. pour out ones
blood IN the cause of our country be impershable
bonor what measure of praise is his who exhausts the
fountain of life in the cause of his God Farewell,
sainted shade; the suferngs of thy delicate spirit,
which was touchd bat to fine issues are over the
veil Of futurity is lifted up for thee and the visions of
beatitude are thine
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NN'c York. Non. l9-Tbe IT, S. sloop of war Hornet Al
e1ande CaNton, Esq commanders arrived at this port yes
erday in 20 days from Pensacola We regret learn that
the Hornet has returned from West India station in con.
sequence Of sickness among the The following officers
have already fallen victims the yellow fever viz: Mdp
men b. " Turner, T. NJ Crenstaw, of Alabama and John
Fisher, Of Deiahcare; have also died
The Theatre in Cincinnati, Chic has been purchas-
ed and workmen now employed to convert il into
Presbyterian Church.
letter from Aachea, Florida the editor of the St Au-
CUISINE Herald mentions the discovery of one Of the great
EST Mineral Springs that seenno excepting the
Saratoga Springs in the State of New York.
The Hon James Kent, the late and Justly celobrat-
ed Chancellor OF the State Of New York, hos publish
ed volume Sd OF his excellent Commentaries on Anne
ricdn Lar. The present volume was found INSULT
Client to complete his original plan, which il is now in
tended 10 accomplish in fourth, wherein the doctrine
of real estates will be fully treated, and general In
;ex 10 the whole work included
Canal RcoenueThe Albany Daily Advertiser states thai
he amount Of toll paid this year up the INST TO the col
ecIor at Albany, is $l42,S23.
The Colonization Society making great efforts 10
send off an expedition to the African Colony. Up
wards OF five hundred free persons Of color lpp
cans for passage; and offers have been made by their
masters to iberate more than two hundred Eles the
moment the Society will convey them to Africa.
Small Por, to very considerable extent prevails Pitts
burg.
The New England Farmer states, that sweet pota-
toes were never SO abundant in that part OF the coun'
try as they have been this season. Some Of them
which mow from slips purchased at the seed store, IN
Be ton have Welded one huslc to five hills while the
common potatoe planted side by side yielded only ono
bushc to thirty hills
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Colonization Society-owing to the inclemency of the
weather but few persons attended the annual meeting
Thursday evening, and therefore resolved 10 adjourn
Monday evening nert to meet in the I'd Presbyterian Church,
at half past o'clock The general attendance of the
bers and all who DESTROYS of adng becoming acquant-
ed with the important object of the Society, is earnestly
quested.
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remainder will make its appearance before long in RAJ
thcr better condition"
Sugar CGne.-The raising of this article is attract
ing considerable attention in the Southern States where
many experiments have proved it to be far more pro-
ftabe crop than cotton. The Augusta paper says that
its cultivation will be extensive in Georgia next year,
and that the cane will be worth two hundred dollars
per acre.
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We learn with regret by the arrival of the Hornet, the
death of Mdshpman JOHN FISHER, late of this Borough
The deceased the of the late Judge Fisher of Della
ware, and was very intelligent and promising young
10 his widowed mother, and sisters residing in this place.
his decease is peculiarly distressing.
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The Boston Hbernian Relief Society has RENTED Dam
id o. COnnel Esq. bill of exchange London for ST.
sterling, contribution TO the Catholic Rent The NetD
York association Of the Friends Of Ireland increases in
numbers, zeal and pecuniary contributions
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l'N"-SS'@'
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City of Neu York-In the Common Council on the nth
the semmonhly Cash Account read from which
peared that the receipts for tho last two weeks had been
574l6, and the expenditures during the same period $50
GAL petition from Joseph Lancaster was presented pray
ing for donation, temporary loan. After considerable
debate, motion for grant of $500 adopted 20 to
By the following from the Commercial Advertiser it
will be perceived that there some warm work before the
session ended.
"Aldeman Peters offered a resolution, with preamble
setting forth that all Expenditures by this Board and all acts
ought to be passed upon in pubcand that all proceedings
and records of the Board shall be open the examination
every citizen qualified 10 vote for Charter Officers Alderman
Peters supported the motion considerable length c said
the Board would recoeet that application had made
time before the Election for liberty 10 EXAMINE the
counts OF the Board and publish them for political purposes
lie now wished TO show The people that there no wish on
the part OF the Board To have any conceamet whatever
upon the subject OF ti.eif proceedings
motion made to lay the resolution on the table
Mr. She'll opposed 10 this notion and in favor of the
immediate adoption of this resolution He sand the peonc
had been deceived upon this subject TIL have been made
10 believe that there certain members the Board who
wish to conceal the proceedings of this body and keen the
accounts from the people For his own part he had never
gwen vote, or advocated measure that he wished to con-
Geai lie would have every thing public the air we
breathe. ~
Mr. Stevens said he in favor of the principle involved
m the resolution but opposed to the form which had
lie was much the
ducton OF this proposition, it By recoected that the
two members who had just spoken had about four months
ago. when formal application made inspect certain
accounts voted against the requests The right OF the peo
pie to examine the of the Corporation was on that
occasion advocated by the small minority of the Board of
which he was one And again, Mr. Stevens remarked that
II might DC objected the resolution that its generality would
prevent the secret proceedings of the Board VIXEN they make
up their minds at what price they will SELL auhorise their
agents to purchase propery and with such modification he
"a" no to the resolution but considered defective
IN the particular referred to- therefore thought ought to 90
to Committee to be modified
Alderman Peters said, the gentleman from the Third Ward
Mr. Stevens usually very cautious member in shat
he SAID But he has stated what Incorrect He den-
ed hat he was ever opposed to making public all the expen
SEES Oh the hoard was true, when application made
NJ, ne boh Of the Daily Advertiser and Gazette that
qlhltd his
we dd not near words and bui
ing upon MI Stevens that he
HcitOh-"l lecOc right and
gentleman WHO supported the of H., rs
csen examining and taking abstracts loa " Com Adv
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

7SNHE subscribers having been appointed b.,
n The Court of Probate for the town oil
Providence, Commissioners to receive and al
low the claims against the estate of Chrislo-
phor Vaughan, Jr late Of Providence, deceased.
represented inso!vent, hereby give notice, that
Blk months from the i4th instant, are allowed
the creditors of said estate to bring in and
prove their respective claims against said cs-
tate, and the Commissioners will meet ut the
office Of c. F. Tillinghast, on Saturday, the
2Sth of June, and Monday, tho 18th Of July
next, at 3 o'clock, y. NJ. for the purpose OF
receiving. and examining the claims against
said estate.
C. r. TILLINGHAsT.)
w K. STAPLES. COmm'ys.
GEORGE LARNED.
Jan 10 IS.
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Es TECExT any.
A RECRUIT IN LISBON.

F-NSb
The Christmas holidays had been rap
idly passing away al my fathers house
in Somersetshirc, and | was in a state Of
miserable anxiety, looking forward TO
the arrival Of the day, which was to call
Inc back to a school | most MORALLY de-
tested, when my parent, after an hours
meditation, broke silence with the follow
ing specch-" Tom,' said he, 81 have
been thinking" and there he stopped,
seemingly COMPOUNDED by the vast i'm
,,.rtancc of his own ideas. Having KEEP:
no in q state OF brcathlcss suspense for
several minutes, by so extraordinary a
communication, he recommended as be-
fore. with al have been thinking that
you arc a well grown lad, seventeen
years and upwards, and have been a long
time at school; you speak French, and
if o have learned only ba!f the books
Your master has charged'in bis bills, you
must be a clover lad likewise. Ii is now
time to put you in some creditable way
of gaining a livelihood, and | wish you
to make choice Of your vocation, for |
shall send you TO school no longer
sincerely thanked the good, and as
he then appeared TO me, very sensible
old gentleman, for his kind considcra-
ton, and placed myself entirely at his
disposal; but rccolIeciing he had OBJ
served that l was a well grown lad, Gan
opinion I rad entertained for some time,)
Iventared TO, hint his obtaining a com
mission in the army for me. My father
approved, and in March, 1911, became
an Ensign in tho = regiment of foot
As that regiment was on service in
Portugal, I was in due time forwarded
10 Lisbon in a transport, (take tho word
ia my sense, if you p%lcasc,) with a mix
cd cargo of soldiers, provisions, and war
like stores. l had been fatiered, or
father confirmed in my W judgment
by the opinion Of my father, that l was
a well grown lad, and the brilliant ap-
pointmcnts Of an Ensigncy, assured me
at a single glance that my father was
riQht ia his assertion. To prove he was
90, I determined shortly after my arrival
I'm Lisbon to make a conquest, aud COM
mence my campaign by gaining the aE-
feciions Of some lovely young creature,
whose soft heart must necessarily make
bus feeble resistance 10 the battery Of
chsrms I could bring into the field.
Bv wandering about the streets, i
soon had the satisfaction 10 observe iay-
uif noticed from a window. BY a Young
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make my escape from this cursed house
Al last, heaven had pity ON my suffering,
for Just at daybreak this wretch tell
asleep, and determined at all events to
attempt getting away. crcpt out Of
the tub as softly as possible, reached
the chamber door, walking ON tiploe,
with my shoes in my hand; lifted the
latch, fortunately found the door open,
and made the best Of my way into the
street. reached my rooms in safety.
Tired to death, | threw myself upon the
bed, with the following soliioquy; tom
Tom, take good care, my boy, the next
time you write to your father, TO forge.
to tell him this story, and above all things
be sure you never mention it at the mess
table"
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ANECDOTES, &c.
HoW to run off Nth q pair ofLoots.


a short time since a stranger came
into a boot and shoe store in Cauai street
L" purchase a pair of shoes. lie was a
long time engaged in trying shoes, be-
fore he could find a pair to fit Mean
time another gentleman came TO purchase
a pair Of boots. He soon found a pair
which he drew on, and which fitted ex-
actly; and while he was thrusting his
hand into his pocket for the ready the
shoe purchaser darted off with tho shoes,
without either payment OF saying so much
as by your leave SIR The villain!'
exclaimed the boot-purchaser and the
BOOKSELLER in the same breath and both
gave chase. The man in the new boots,
however, had the best wind and the
c~leancst heels. lie soon shot ahead of
Crispin, while the latter urged him to
push forward and ovcrtake the shoes
There was no fepr but he would do that.
The shoes turned u corner. tho boots
followed. and for any thing that Crispil
knows, they arc pursuing each other
yet.
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pAWIUCKET

FENHE undersigned, having been appointed
L. by the Corporation Of Pawtucket Acad-
envy, a TO superintend, direct and
manage the same, which recommended on the
hrst Monday in January %instont, respectfully
inform the citizens of this village and vicinity,
that they have employed Mr. p. MINARp,a
graduate Of Brown University, as Principal and
Instructor of SAID Academy; that he brings
such testimonials of scholarship, and int gritty
OF character, as 10 warrant them in the belief
charge the duties Of reaching a school of the
liberal public, in the establishment of the In
stitution
The branches taught will be, the Latin and
Greek Languages, Reading, polling, Writing,
Arithmetic, Geography, History, Elocution,
English Grammar, Rhetoric, Sc. including all
the branches usually taught IN Preparatory
Schools.
Reference may be had to President Way
LAND, Of Brown University, or either Of the
Professors.
The Academy has lately been removed to an
eligible situation, near the Episcopal Church,
being retired from the hustle of the village,
and atiording a delightful prospect Of the sn.-
rounding scenery.
TERMS Of tuition, from Sc SO to SIS.
For admission, apply TO either Of the COM
mittce, or to the Instructor.
Rev. GEORGE TAFT,
EDWARD WALCOTT,
SAMUEL JACOBS, Directors.
DAVID LEFAVOUR,
DWIGHT INGRAHAM,J
PaDtucket, January IA
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

VENHE Subscribers .aVing been appointed BY
l. the Court of Probate for the town OF
Providence, Comm ssioners 10 receiv. and al
low the claims against the estate of Robert
Bowen, late of Providence, deceased, repre-
sonted insolven;, hereby give notice, that Sax
months from the 2lst. instant, are allowed the
creditors of SAID estate TO bring in ind prove
their respective claims against said estate, and
the Commissioner will meet at The office OF
c. +. T%Iliinghast, on Saturday, tho 2sth of
June, and Monday, the 2Ist of July next, at 5
O'Clock, p. NJ. for the purpose Of receiving,
and examining the claims against said estate
GEORGE LARNED,)
8 A. CRAPO, }
jar %
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Nric and Fashionable

FAIL. AND WIN ! EK GUODS.
ARCHAR s. HATCH, No. 8, Market
~ Square, have just received, a full and
fashionable supply of Fall and Winter Goods,
purchased in New York, which they now offer
for sale among which are
Super blue, black, brown, olive. steel mixed,
green and claret BROADCLOTHS of ovcry
shade. Blue, black, drab, white. buff, mixed
and brown CASSIMERES.
Drab Fearnaughts and Dufils, green Book
ings and Serges; Flannels; lambs wool and
worstcd Shirts and Drawers; beaver, dog, and
buckskin Gloves, toilenet, corded. silk, striped
Valencia Vestings "a very superior a~rticle;)
plain black, and striped silk, and silk Vest,
ings; sHosiery of every description; Crava-
Pads Ga new article;) superior flag and BAN
danna Handkerchiefs; brown Linens; Duck,
Tillo.ing, and Paddings; patent Springs fot
Vests. If. October Z.
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lie A YEAR

The following is extracted from an old
volume printed in 1906, enttied Court
ship, Love and Matrimonie >
albeit, it is now a parte Of the Com
mon Lave, in regard to the social rola-
tons of life, that as often as every bis
scx,ile ycur doth return, the ladycs have
the. sole privilege, during the time it con-
tinueth, of making love unto the men,
which they may doe, either by words or
loo,cs, as unto them it seemeth proper;
and moreover no man will be entitled TO
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FOR SALE.

GLNOR sale, a Lot Of Woodland, situated in
a Johnson, about seven miles from Provi-
dencc, adjoining the lands of Benjamin Ran
dali, and Daniel Waterman, Esquires. The
growth consists Of oak and walnut timborI
young, and particularly well adapted TO the
Providence market. Purchasers can he ac-
commodated with any portion Of the Timber,
from one TO twenty acres, on the most reason
able terms. Apply to the subscriber, in Ncitu.
ate Or. l. residing near David Phillips Tav-
ern Oh the old Connecticut Road
PHILIP WATERMAN.
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DYING, PRINTING AND BLEACH sc,
NY THE
LYNN PRINTING COMPANY.

YE and finish in the best manner, Broad
~ Cloths; Kerseymeres; Satins; Sarsnets;
Canton and Italian Grapes; Plush; Silk and
Cotton Velvets; Silk and Worsted Cords; CAM
els Hair Shawls; Silk and Cotton do; Hosic-
ry and Gloves; Ribbons, Taste, &c.
PERMANENT Green's on Silks for I'm
brcllas and Parasols.
PERMANENT colours ON. Cotton and
Woolicn Yarn, for Weaving and for Curpeting.
PRINT Fancy Patterns on SILK, Cotton and
Linen, and Border and Figure Woollen Table
Cloths, Shawls and Flannels.
BLEACH nv The best manner all descrip-
lions Of Cotton and Linen Goods, and remove
Stains and Iron mould from Table Linen, &c.
Also Cleanse Garments Of every descrip-
ton Cleanse and Glaze Furniture, Cleanse
,Crapcts, Blankets, Imitation and real Cash>
mere Shawls, in a style equal TO any in the
country.
q. & G. A. TAYLOR, Agents,
F No. 10, Market Square,
No. IL 3m Prouidente.
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HOUSE LOTS FOR SALE.

A NUMBER of House Lots recently laid GU:
"A on the land formerly called Camp HILL
North east of Col. VIM B!odget's on Ben,
State and Field Streets Title indisputable
TO LET,
Several House Lots on Benefit street, oppo-
site TO, and rext south OF Rev Mr.. Edes meet
ing house.
Also. A few do on Charles Field street,
would be let on reasonable terms for a term of
years. For particulars apply to
# J & {. HOWELL,
Jan "a IA, Canal Street.
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A ropc-maker in New York, some
years since, beng in want OF some extra
manual assistance, met u person in the
street, who was by profess on u rigger.
Come Bill said he, : lend US a hand
tomorrow, to lay a cable: we can't get
along without YOU 'Oogh, colonel, l
can't work tomorrow, any how; father
is dead, and he'll be mad if | don't GO
to the funeral
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HOLMES 4 M'CULLOCH.

l. OF Holmes d M'Culloch, is now in op-
Grafton, and will continue SO during the fail,
winter and spring seasons. They Keep con-
stantly on hand, a very extensive supply of Ale
and Table Beer, which will be sold on tho
most accommodating terms. Families will be
supplied at their doors, by leaving their orders
al the Brewery Yesi constantly on hand, to
supply customers.
o. Orders also received Of No. 8 Market
street by Francis Payerrne, which will be
promptly attended to.
Dec % SIN
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JOHN HARTSHORN,

GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BosToN,
An AS taken the Store Nos. 81 and %,
81 Liberty square Buildings, opposite the
Commercial Coffee House, for the purpose OF
transacting Commission Business. md tenders
his services TO his friends and the public, re-
specially soliciting co%nsignments OF every de-
scription Of merchandise.
Particular attention will be paid to the sale
of DOMESTIC GOODS, and the usual advan.
ces made on consipnments. Refer 10
GEORGE :. RATIBONE,
CHARLES HARTSHORN,
Propidencc.
Boston, October &c cpis,f
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

SENHE subscriber having been appointed ad.
T. ministrator Of the estate of Christopher
Vaughan, Jr. late Of Providence, deceased,
ard having taken on him that trust. by giving
bond according to law, to the court of Pro-
bate of said town, requests all persons indebted
TO the estate Of the deceased, TO make immedI-
ate payment, and all other persons having
claims against the same 10 present them for
settlement. BOWEN VAUGHAN,
Jan 10