The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-07-16

and conclusive. This Judge knows thing or
two, ard has not drunk the wator Of the Rog-
er Williams spring TO no purpose. lie has
too much spirit to submit to dictation, and too
much Independence to swallow the dogmas of
tyrannizing partizans.
--oOs"-
THEATRE.--Mr A. Adams plays Rolla
tomorrow night for his benefit. We learn
that il is ono of his best and most favorite
parts. He has always been perfect in the
parts cast to him,and has sustained them with
much credit and appreciation, and we hope
his industry and perseverance will be remu-
nerated by generous benefit.
Major General Edaoard Pendlaon Gaines,
of the U. 8. Army, and his Aid dc Camp Ma.
jor Butler, arrived here on Sunday last in the
Revenue Cutter, from New. London The
General visited Fort Wolcott on Monday
morning, and reviewed the troops command
ed by Major Lomax. They left town on Tues.
day for Boston.
The U. s. ship Natchez, Capt. Claxton,
sailed from N. York, last week for Mara
caybo, having on board the Hon. Thomas
p. Moore U. s. minister to Colombia, and
J. c. Pickett, esq. his Secretary Of Lega
ton. The following is list ofthe officers
attached to the Natchez:
Alexander Caxton, Esq. Commander
William A. Spencer, lst Lieut.. Ii. A. Ad
ans, I'd do; +. o. Sitbridge; Sd do, Hen
! ry Eagle, jun. 4th do.;S s Lee. 5th do; }.
! l.. Ball, Sailingmaster; B. r. Tinsler, Sur
! geon; William b. Zantzinger, Purser; John
| &. Spencer, Assistant Surgeon; II. f. V.
Robinson, passed Midshipman; Thomas
Sands, Mdshipman; l.. Goddard, do B. J
! Totten, do; William Lambert, do; James
Hernatt, do. IL. c. Lowe, do. Joseph Moore
head, do; q. NJ. White, do.; William S.
Ringgold. do; II. A. jenkins, do.;C. f. M
Spotswood, do; Montg Lewis, do
| o. II. Bergman, do.;J J. Thurston, do. N
b. Hunter. Masters Mate; B. H. Cahoon
| Captains Clerk; John Haywood, Boatswain;
VIM. s. Coon, Gunner; VIM. c. Lee, Car.
penter; Peter r. Murphy, Sailmaker.
Commodore POrter.--Capt. Miner, Of the
Lavinia, reports that an attempt had been
| made to assassina,e Com Porter lie had
been ordered to the city Of Mexico, and on
f, his way thither, in company with gentle
man from New York and attended by two
servants, when about forty leagues from
Vera Cruz, he was attacked by party ol
nine horsemen: two of whom had advance ed
to within short distance Of him, when he
turned and discovered their Intentions he
instantly wheeled and shot one of them
who turned out to be the leader, drew his
sword and str uck off the hand ofthe othcl
who had engaged him. The rest, seeing
their leader fall. fed. The chief Of the
band, is said, is the very man from whom
the Commodore procured horses for his
Journey. l .,.---.-
| THE STEAM Boar BENJAMIN FRANK
LIN.--The superior accommodations of thi,
boat have been further improved by addlt
ion of u spacious ladies' cabin on deck, fur
nlshed with twenty four very wide births
| IL has permanent settees OF hair cloth, I,
sit or recline upon in the day time, and ev
| ry arrangement for convenience and com
fort. 1t has communication with the
| promenade, and also with the after cabin
and both together, would afford beds for NJ
less than seventy five. Twelve moveable
| =
| cabin.
The PRESIDENT, which is to run OF
| the same line, will be soon completed. She
measures one hundred and sixty three fee
in length, and her dining room and lowe
| ladies cabin together, one hundred and for
~ three feet. She has in all one hundre,
and thirty four births, all except those in the
| upper cabin, enclosed in large state rooms
| The boiler being on deck, and the engine,
at the sides, tins ample space is allowet
70 the passengcs. The upper ladies' cabil
! contains twenty four births, and has a pri
vate passage to the pavilion, or saloon,
most convenint and agreeable apartment
I directly above, which will enable passen
gers to enjoy the uninterrupted view offer
ed by the promenade deck, through win
dows opening on all sides; protected alik,
from The sun, wind and rain.-N. Y. Adv.
Disgwcefh procedure.--h affair Of thi.
nature has transpired at Washington. a
newly appointed Clerk in one oi'the depar,
ments, happened TO hear gentleman speal
against the character and qualifications o.
President Jackson. The clerk insuted the
gentleman and pulled his nose. A chal
lenge ensued, and the clerk resigned bl,
place, to sGre appearances, and accepted
the challenge. He insisted on fighting
with broad swords, which was declined
Gen. Jackson Immediately re,cerded him br
appointing him TO n higher office. This is
in itself but small matter. But il involves
principles Of such nature as to demand
solemn consideration ofthe sober and think
ing people of the country.--N Y.C ON.
4
Order OF merit 1T stated in the N. Y
Courier, that the President Of the United
States has sent to New York handsome
medal to be presented to Jack Nc Cow.
an, son Of mr.. Benson Nc Gowan of Har
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