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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-07-02

TINE Steam Packet CHANCELLOR
l. LIVINGSTON, Captain CHARLES
CoaeEsuALL, imme diatcly after the land
ing of her Passengers, on her arrival from
New York, on Saturday Morning, Attn oil
July next. will leave Providence on an Ex'
cursioD TO N Bedford and the Elizabeth Is.
lands, touching at NEWPORT.--On the
Afternoon of the Anniversary OF indepen-
dence thcChancellor Livingston will make
an Excursion about the harbour OF New
Bedford, and the upper part OF Buzzard's
Bay, returning before dark; and on Monday
morning, 9th July, at 6o'clock, will leave
New Bedford for the Elizabeth Islands, re-
turning after Dinner. As soon as the Pas
sengers are landed, size will return to Prov
idence. and start for New Yovk on Tues
day, 9TH OF July, at the usual hour.-Tick-
els for the whole Trip may be procured at
the Office oft.e NEWPORT MEncuRY, and
at Mr. TowNsESD's Coffee House, at Sd
Children under IA years of age 81.
NJ The Chancellor Livingston will leave
New-York on Friday, at ! P. NJ 10 enable bel
| to start from Providence al an carly hour
| probably at & A. VI, on tbs 4tll July.
| Newport, July =. -."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-07-02
NghD GONUg.
James MumfOrd,

HAS JUST RECFIVED FROM NEW YORK,
A Fresh Supply of Drv C.
.."aua English ginghams; very
u handsome small figured calicos, some rs
low az l2I cents, furniture chintz, Grandc
nell, Hamelton stripe, Tom & Jerry stripc
Jean, brown drilling, Italian black and India
iutrstrIng, flne yellow nnnhip, 6g'd aud plain
green gauze wells. bang up cord, black lcvan
tino hdkls brown and striped battistc, Irish
linen, black Canton Grape, Valencia and Mar
settles vest patterns, barage hdkfs. Iithogra'
phc and cashmere do, gauzc do, gentlemen
and ladies horse skin gloves, pongecs, corset
lacing. superior silk and cotton umbrellas,
Swiss and Scotch muslin, black and white
silk gloves, silk shawls and plain white do for
Friends, black and coorcd gros dc Naples,
Russia diaper, damask table linen, blnck and
red circa ssian, with n general assortment oil
Goods found in Dry Goods Stores.
a l. s O, I
Bleached and unbleachcd cotton, striped
gingham, and bedticks, very cheap
lith Jnne, 1929 %
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-07-02

We understand the Fall Rirer Rife Corps
Capt. Bennett, contemplate visiting Newport
en- tho afternoon Of tho 4th; we hope they viii
make arrangements to arrive herein the morn
ing, TO Join the procession at 10 o'clock.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-07-02
ON THE 4TN OF july,

EXCUnciU.y TO ,a,, -, ,1, ~ NJ,
',D IiE ELIZABETH ISLANDS.
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LATE AND IMPoRrAST FnoNHAvAsA.-
The brig Panther, Capt. Wise, arrived yes
terday in 10 days from Havana. We learn
fiom the passengers, that an expedition
was fitting out at that place, consisting of
tw o us. three frigates, snd several bries
and schooners. Two schooners were also
fitted out at Na'anzas. The American
ehp Bingham. OF Philadelphia, and brig
Chilhon, had been chartered for Conveying
troops, and the captains Of other vessels
were making proposals To. The same eff Ct.
It was SAID, and generally believed, That
the expedition was directed against Mexi.
co; and tina, the landing would be made n'
Campeachy, With 5000 men; the inhaod
ants Of tha, place being considered trlend
~ TO ihc Spanish government. The ;roons
wauld then enironch themselves. and wait
The arrival of ,0e0sncn, who where short
1y expected from Old Spain, Thus tap
!. pears that the protected Invasion Of Mcxi.
co, which has been rumor,ed fprs,nany
months,is likely 10 be seriously onJertsken
We alec learn thu. tho order imposiog
an extra duty cf So per bnrrel on Nm. fnur
slito'igh n1t in fnrcc on Tic LET. fris rol
isssed afI tst 5f- Several Apeucnr
eargces were sO!d between tlsse dates
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-07-02

Doct. Mechlin. the Acting Governor,
had, among othor matters of prudent fore
cast against the raining season, purchas
ed from the nativesa large quantity of rice
for the subsistence Of those of the Colo.
nists. yet dependent on the bounty Of the
society.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07
From the Western Souvenir
TIE DESER FED CHILDREN.

INCIDENT
In the Autumn of 1893, was descending
the ONO River, with three small children, in
canoe. He had lost lis wife, and and in The en-
grating spirit ofour people, was transporting his
all to new country, where he might again be-
GIN the world. Arriving towards evening at
small island, he landed there with the intention of
encamPIng Tor the night. A ier remaining short
time, he determined TO visit the opposite shore for
The purpose, probably, of purchasing PROVISIONS
and telling his children that lie would soon return
to them, he padded off, leaving them alone OH the
island. Unfortunately, lie met on the shore some
loose company who invited him tn drink lIe be-
came intoxicated, aud III attempting to return to
The island in the night was drowned. The canoe
Heated away, and no one knew of the catastrophe
until the following day.
The poor, deserted children, in the mean while,
wandered about the uninIabiied island, straImrng
their little eyes to catch glimpse OF their laiher
Night came, and they had no ire, nor iood-no
Oedto rest upon and no parent 10 watch over them.
lhe weather was extremely colo, and tie eldest
child, though but eight Yeas ol age, remembered
to have heard that persons, who sclt ni The cold,
were some times Child To ueatii. she continued,
Iiherei"rf, to wander about; ana wien the ,ouna-
er Children, worn Out VITA idtIgueand dron siness,
were ready To drop INTO sumner, she kept t"en,
awake wmh amusing or alarming stoIles. Al last,
nature could bold Uui no IongeI, ana the IIllle
ones, chilled aud aching with cold, threw tleuI-
selves on the ground Then their sister sat down,
aud spreading out her garments vide as posi-
bic, Dire" item on her lap, aud eudeavOured to
impart the warmth of her own bosom, as they
slept sweetly on her arms.
Morning came, and the desolate children set OIL
the shore, weeping bitterly. Al length they
were flIed with JOY, by the sight Of canoe ape
preaching the island. But they discovered
that 1t was filled with Indians; their delight was
changed into terror, and they He'd INTO The woods.
Believing that tie sarageS bad murdered their la
Their, and now were come to seek tor them, they
crouched under the bushes, hiding III breathless
lear, Ike brood ofyouDg paltIdges
The Indians having kmdled "a fire, sat down a.
round 1t, and began to cook their morning meal,
and the eldest child, as she peeped out rom her
hiding place, began to- think that they had MOI
Killed their father. She reflected too that they
must inevitably staTye, If lett OH this lone island,
while on the other hand there was a possibility
OF being kindly treated by the Indians The cries,
too OF her brother and sister, who had been beg
gIng pIteousy for food, had pierced her heart, and
awakened all her energy. She told the little ones,
over whose feeber minds her fine spirit had ac-
CURED an absolute sway, to get up and go with
her; then taking hand OF each, she fearlessIy
lied them TO the Indian camp fire. fortunately,
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07

and Berren the claims to exalted talent and ability ar
beyond dispute. Although Branch and lnga have not
hed so large space in the public eyo and
iy, do carry with them into the administration so
great portion the public confidence as would attach
t" well tried and approved ability, yet the acknowledged
integrity of their characters their industry and ap
pcaon to business, and the respectable and confden
t'a standing which they have, always maintained in the
councils of their respective States present claims to the
confidence of the friends of Cen jackson which will be
respected 1t vain to expect that any appointments
would have satisfied his enemies In those which he has
made the President has given proof of the decision
and independence of his character and we trust has quiet
eo the apprehcnsons OF his opponents that his proceed
lngs would be controlled and dictated by cabal.
With the remaining member of the Cabinet the Secreta
ry OF War; we compelled to confess we are not so
well satisfied His abilities may be adequate to all the
functions ofhis Office but If Maj Eatons private history
he no, greatly misreprcsented say that in his
appointment due respect has not been had public
opnlcn or to the purity of public morals 1fw
derstood we understood
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07
CONGRESS.
In SENATE, March 9.

IN SENATE, MARcH2.
On Saturday, Mr.. McKinly presented P,ote:,
from the Legislature Of Alabama against the Tar
itt. Six thousand copies of tie map representing
the country through which the proposed canal IA
cross the Peninsula of Florida, connecting Tie At
antc with The Gnlph of Mexico, were ordered Ia
be published. Mir. Webster's resolution, request
ing the President to cause copies OF the instruct
IONS given to Ministers appointed to attend the
Cnngress at Panama, and copies OF comnunca-
tons To other governments on the subject, tn he
Lard before the Senate, considered, and after
an animated discussion, o!'which we have gived a
sketch, was laid on the table by vote of 23 To %
The bill from the House OF Representatives. ma
king appropriations for the pablo Buildings, was
passed with amendments making appropriations
Tor the erection of poriico the north front Of
the Presidents House. and for the enclosure of the
public square west of the Capitol. The Seua,e
meets to-day at 10 o'clock.
In tie hou'e Il Representatives, the report ofthe
Committee on the Library in reference tn the re-
printing of the scarce documents, was again the
subject OF discussion during the morning hour
MIR. Hoffman occupied the floor until the discuss
ION was suspended. After which, the house pro-
cec'ed To act on the varionS bills ordered to a third
reading, and the bills and the amendments from
the Senate. A nn resolution from the Senate,
on the subject of IA military road through the State
OF Name, which had been referred to the Com
n''ee "'' L ore'"h h'id'rs, was reported ny that
Committee, accompanied hy resolution deolar-
ing it TO be "inexpedient" to act the subject a,
present. MIR. Spragne moved 10 strike out the
word " inexpedlent,' and to substitute the word
"cxpedIent, which was carried i'm the allirma-
tive and the resolution was then changed, on mo-
ton OF MIR Sergeant, from one authorizing the
President To mark out the military road whenever
he shall think it called fnr by the honor and inter-
cst$ of the country. After other bulls had
been acted on the House resolved itself into Com
miitee of the whole on the bill to compensate SUI
san Decatur, wislowof Captain Stephen Decatur,
and others, Motions made to amend the bill
so as to Introduce the officers and crew of the bIiy
Syren, but they were negaiived, and the Commit
| tee rose and reported the bill without amendment;
alter which, the question was taken on the Ell.
grossment OF the bill, and decided in the negative
The hi was therefore rejected by vote ofS5 to
50. Mat. Journal
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07
For THE v1RcINIA AnyoC,rr

FOR THE VIRGINIA ADNOCATE
Since the establishment Of the present constiti-
ton, or rather it has been termed by late
writer in the Enquirer, since the fortultous acqui-
escence to it by the people, has been so
vitality eventiul to the State the approaching
convention. 1t becomes therefore highly i'm.
portant that, 1t should be composed ofmen OF zeal
ability aud experience. AS one of such, propose
Gen. WIN. f. GORDON, to the people. not to
any little squad who may make themselves up,
big with creative consequence.
lis well tested public purity, so fully in accord
ance with his private virtues, his dsinierestedness
never seeking office, the denifed attitude he
maintained in, and the sautary influence he ex-
ercised over the last legislature: the probability
approaching certainty that he will represent the
district as Senator, and the natural presumption
that the person for whom the people would vote
as representative, would be most cordially rcceiv-
ed, as their agent in the convention, are all cir
cunstances which claim the warmest appropria-
ton and most decided choice of the people
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07
TIE CABINET.

We gave, last week, the names Of the persons whom
1t was said Gen Jackson had selected m the principal
departments in the Administration Subsequent intel
gence from Washington confirms the accuracy of that
list, with the addition that Mr. Mclean who retains his
present Office Of Postmaster General, will also occupy
seat at the Council Board. All the gentlemen whose
names are this list with the exception of Mr. Branch
nc believe, have been designated likely to fill or
other Of the departments in Gen Jacsons cabinet and
altho them selections least the parcu-
lar stations which they occupy which have disappointed
public expectation, have entire confidence in their
ability adequately to discharge the duties of the Offices to
whicb they bavo boeo called Or Van Buren,, Mclean,
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LAND FOR SALE

va L. are DESTROYS CT selling the Tract of Land ON
Wy winch we reside. This tract contains bv survey
SIX hundred acres, and lies in what is called tho ricL
cove, near the cove meeting house. on the main rond
leading rom charlottesville TO Nelson Court House
me land Is divided into portions nearly equal by the
has on it comfortable dwelling house and other neccs
sory houses for the accommodation of family 1t is in
d e OF rapid ovcment, and there is considerable
portion of fine tobacco land yet to be cleared ON The
ne whole OF the tract well adapted the production
OF corn and wheat The tract is we'll timbored and
abundanty supplied with excellent water As IL is nre:
sumed that any person wishing purchase will first
view the land further description Of it deemed u-
necessary Inc terms will be accommodating and
young negroes VIII be taken in part payment The sub
scroers living on the premises will sew the land to
whomsocyer may be DESTROYS of purchasing
WIN. " Samuel. NALLEY
March LIT
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07

AQUANDARY. sailor, travelling in New
England, le IN company with man possessing
iull share oil yankee curlosiiy-who alter many
importaIt questions, such rs where lie came rom
where be was travelling, &c. observing his com
panicu had lost bis arm, inquired, Pray, may
make bold as TO ask how you lost your arm III
tell you, says the other, il you won't ask me ano-
thei question: " ell, won't says he. Then
twas bit Of says the sailor. The honest yankee
was about as bad off as he was before lie kept
silence for few minutes, but at length, in an a
gony oil impatient curiosity, but too mindful of his
promise to ask the question direct, he burst forth
with this ejaculatlon--' wish knew what bit it
Oft
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FANCY SHOE AND cLoTuINc sroRr

1870 SHUE AND CLOTHING STORE.
NORBORNE L. MARTIN d co. have lately TAX
the house on Main Stres formerly occunicd b,
Doctor Bailey, and offer the following GOODS for sails
ut reduced prices and low for Cash =
Gentemen's Boots and Shoes hest on,l,.
do Seal and Morocco pumps,
do' paneing pumps, square toes and spring heels,
do Buckskin slippers,
do. peg, bound and sewed Brogues
LADIES' Morocco Shoes aud lace Boots best quality,
do spring heels and square toes,
Ladies Seal and Leather Shoes,
do. fancy work Baskets
do travelling and fruit Baskets
Chidren's Morocco and Prune Shoes,
do figured and plain,
Boys Boots and Shoes,
case Ladies knitting Cotton,
do bale Cotton,
Gentlcmcu's Fur and Wool Hats.
do Fur and Seal Caps
GErILE;ME,rs READY MADE CLOTHING,
do. Frocks and Dress Coots ~ ~
do black silk Vests, s,Iperi ,r ,,,,;,,
Ioilinct Nesting, newest fashions
Plain and figured vests
Cashmere and Casonet Pantaloons
steel mixed and gray pantaloons
Gordeil and C0rderoy Pantaloon,
Boot cord Heel ball webbiu e.
Shoe Hammers
Shoe Knives, Nippers and Pinchers
shoe brushes, and best paste BIock;pr
Shoe Thread, and stitching thread of rood ouo,;,v
hmTes end Forks, NIL kinds, e f''
Pocket and Penlnves
Fine and coarse, Combs
iiair and Clothes Brushes first op,I;,,
Htngos, Screws, Locks and Pad iIonIs' and rs-
o'ner articles il that line too tedious to mention
Large and sniafPockct Books
lott Of Brass Candlesticks and SnrH.rs
Shoves and longs. Chissels, &c
dozen Gentlemen Canes, superior ouo,;,.
lott Ladies Scarfs and Cashmere Sha wis
Case small quantity Candle wick
Deal skin Trunks, various Sizes and of suneror o-1
ity. io' iu@l-
Inc public arc particularly solicited to call and CYAN,
Inc Tor themselves, for they will find it mucb 70 ,b;r IN
vantage. NORDORNE r. MAp,rIW - C Cter au
-'''oH ~ MAIN Street charlottesville
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LAND FOR SALE.

FEVliE Subscriber wishes TO sell the tract of land IN
"A which he resides, in the County of Albemare con-
tanning three hundred adjoining the above tract of
William d samuel Naley. This tract has on it
out houses for the accommodation of family. 1t is A.
bundaDtiy supplied with timber for the support of tho
plantations which adapted to the cultivation of corn
and wheat and mCc owhich is fresh land cultivated the
last year i'll tobacco The whole plantation is in n good
state Of Improvement 1t les on the main road leading
from Charlottesville to Nelson Court House The terms
will be made accommodating to purchasers, and young
negroes will be taken in part payment of the purchase
money Application may be made to the subscriber v-
Ing on the premises
GUTTRIDGE TIIURMOND.
March 1-12t
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07
REMOVAL.

ZONES B. WALKER, TAILOR AND fiAnrr MAKER
eV Has returned to his old stand the Square, next
door to Mr. Ope Norris where he socits continuance
OF his friends tavors and with sentiments of gratitude
turns his sincere thanks to his numerous patrons of Char
ttcsvue and its vicinity for the liberia, share of
sIness he has received SINCE ms 4 own and
bcgs to inform the public that he will make any garments
IN the neatest possible manner and in style to suit the
wishes of his customers, with prompt attention.
J. b. w. is regularly supplied by his correspondents
in London and New York with the latest fashions.
n b.. suit made on siX hours notice ifrequirsd.
March TT
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07

a TENDER WIFE. DIR MOunsey, Of Chelsea COL
Iege, was apt to quarrel with hiswIfe. Returning
from FuIham, he was overtaken by terrible storm;
return hearse came up, going 10 Chelsea. Any
port IN storm. The doctor crept ID, with the
pail and pIumes for his companions The bearse
stopped at his door his lady lookedput Who
have you got there, coachman {? The doctor,
madam Thank heaven says she, he's safe at
last Thank you, my love, says the doctor,
getting out Of the hearse,) for your kind anxiety
for my safety
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07

Gen Jackson has justly been said 10 be one of
the pol'test men ofthe country. His has that nat.
ura good breeding, that quick perception of and
delicate regard to the feelings of others, which
rs so much superior to the poiiteness of forms.
The Baltimore American mentions that when he
was apprsed of the arrangements making by the
family OF Mr.. Adams to leave the Presidents
house in time to have it prepared for his recep-
ton on the 4th of March, he sent polite mes
sage to Mrs. Adams, expressive of his regret at
the information, and assuring her that he would
be highly grati6ed if the family would continue to
occupy 1t us long as it suited their convenience.
n. Y. Ev Post.
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TIE CELEBRATED HORSE

I'D OEBUCk will stand part of the ensuing season at
x O my stable in Fuvanna and the other part in Char
lottesvic, Albemare. Roebuck will be let to mares at
$40 the discharged by S. paid in the season. or
81 if paid in advance So the single leap and SIG to
ensure the mare in foal. WIN. C. III. STRANGE
March st
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FOR THF VIRGINIA ADvocATE.1
To the COnUentiOniStS IF the AUcmarle District.

On Yesterday at meeting of portion of the citizens
of Albemare County nomination was made of four in
divduas suitable persons to represent said District in
ConventIon-two of those gentlemen if correctly i'm
formed are opposed to reform. If it would be the
greatest folly in you to give them your after
the long struggle you have had with your opponents and
you have been thus tar successful you surrender into
the hands Of your adversares the important business of
framing CONSTITUTIONS all have contended for W
be lost The old constitution will be returned upon YOU
without material alteration; with the sanction of the
Convention and the chains of the present government
will be rivetcG you Are you prepared t. make this
surrender IF not becomes irecmen Jealous of
your rights to vote against the nominations In order to
concentrate wishes the subject, let those who
wish REFORM nominate two others in place oth0se gentle
men who have been nominated from Abenarle-thc
Conventoniss of the other Counties of the district will
not am well convinced vote for them. although they are
both highly respectable gentlemen both for character and
intelligence. A CONVENTIONIST.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-03-07

At a meeting at Charlottesville on Monday the
I'd March. 1929, for the purpose OF recommend
ing suitable persons to represent the District in
Convention in October next, V. w. Southall was
called to the Chair, and F. 3. Dyer appointed
Secretary.
Whereupon William c. Rives, Hugh Nelson,
James Peasants and DR.. Thomas Masse were
nominated and recommended as proper persons to
represent this District in convcntion-which was
ordered to be published in the newspapers.
III V. w. SOUTHALL, CHARM
F. 3. DYER, Secr'y.
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Extract of letter from Hugh Nelson, Esq dated Rich

AHuct {" Ietter from hugh Nelson, Esq dated RICH
nond, Feb. %, 1890.
81 beg to decline being a candidate at the next cleo
ton for the House of Delegates Sensible of the
conferred on me- by the confidence reposcd by my fellow
citizens, at their election in April last ask leave TO
tire, filled with grateful feelings for the mark of
their confidence have endeavoured by unremitted at
tenlon to merit their APPRECIATION and maintain their
rights and interests in the Hall of the Legislature The
fruits OF those L., us tiv, cy,rti,1s Ict IN;
suents will find in the reduction fthc slaves
and horses-ln the reorganization ofthc Primary Schools
and in many other general and important Laws, of
which shall be happy to give an account when shall
again meet them in April next"