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


cbinery, the fingers Of his lett hand were
drawn in between two largo iron cog
wheels, revolving at the speed of 300 q
minute.-The other hand was applied in
the hope Of extrcating its fellow, but that
also was taken in until the wheels were
choakod by the bones, and the whole ma
chinery stopped. in this situation the suf-
ferer remained until his son, a lad, let down
the gate, and he was extrIcated by the ma
chinery being ungeared. AmputatioD of
the left arm was soon aftor performed by
Dr. w. ii. Allen of this town. in a manner
that did him much credit. The other hand
flom which two fingers and part Of tho
thumb had been torn, was dressed, and
there is possibility, it may be saved though
horribly mutilsted. The hand of The am
putated limb was reduced to complete
pumice. Mr.. Bates is 60 years of age end
has eight children. He sustained the in
jury and the operation with unshrnkirg
forlitude, comforting and encouraging lis
weeping family, without uttering eu.n-
plaint-Pror. .4merican.
Mr. Adams, Manager Of the Charlestos
Theatre, offers for the encouragement O.
native dramatic talent, $500 for the best
tragedy, or comedy, and $50 for the Sec
ond BEST if tragedy. Competitors must
forward their pieces to Charleston, S. &.
by Nov. 20.
The Small Pox has made its appearance
| in several sections of Loudon county, Vir-
gina, and two deaths are already annouDc-
ed from this loathsome disease.
ST. Thomas papers 10 the l4th nit re-
ceved at the Office ofthe Baltimore Amer.
lean, state that smart shock of an earth
quake had been felt in the Island; the shock
is said to have been succeeded by loud
rumbling noise, like that OF distant thunder.
SINGULAR Casualty. An apothecary
at Hudson, New York, was killed on FRI
day last, 6y the explosion OF a soda foun-
tain, fragment Of which struck his fore
head and tore of portion Of the skull.
Some Of the Boston papers say that the
late 4th OF July was the only stormy one we
ever bad. This is incorrect. There was
a snow Storm on that day, some thirty or
forty years ago, as far South ms Pennsyva-
mia. About four years ago, it rained inces-
sanity during The whole forenoon on the I'll,
of July, nor was the afternoon fair.
Bos. Palladium.
The Correspondent Of the u. S. Gazette
says,
"There are now generally known to he
three distinct parties in the Cabinet-Ist.
the Jackson party, consisting of General
Jackson, Mcssrs. Eaton Branch and Bary:
2dly, the Van Burcn party, consisting OF
Messls. Van Buren, and Berrien: and }dly
the Calhoun party, consisting of Mr.. Ing
ham, sotws. How long these three parties
can exist and cooperate cordially in one
and the same cabinet, let philosophy calcu-
late and prophecy foretel."
THE REVENUE. There is falling OF
in our Revenue, for the first quarter, Of 81,
l25,0G3.
CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE Canal.
At two O'Clock, on Saturday afternoon,
The anniversary Of our National Indcpend-
ence, the embankmepts at the summit OF
the Chesapeake and Delaware canal were
opened, and the water was admitted into
the whole line. The President, Directors
and Secretary of the Company. attended
by the Mayor Of Philadelphia, the Superin-
cndent OF the works, the principal aud as
sistant Engineers. and number Of respect
able citizens of Pennsylvania, MARYLAND
and Delaware, having embarked in barge,
proceeded along the canal from the locks
at the western extremity 10 the summit
bridge, near which the last embapkment
was removed. Here they were welcomed
by a great concourse of people, q large
body of troops from Baltimore, and repeat.
ed discharges Of artillery. After remain
ing for some time, the barge proceeded
eastward 10 the tide lock of the Delaware,
thus navigating the whole line Of the Ca
na.
To those who have not before seen the
works, the vast excavation ofthe deep cut,
The length and height of the stone walls by
which 1t is lined, the width and loftincss Of
The summit bridge, the broad sheet DIVA
Ter, and the large scale in which all parts
havo been executed, could not fail 10 occa-
sion much surprise and admiration.
The repairs at the Delaware tide lock.
and the completion Of such portions of the
Canal as have been necessarily left to the
asst, will not, it is said, occupy many weeks.
we may, therefore, expect to see the reg
ular intercourse between the two bays soon
carried on through channel so long de-
sired and expected.
The bsrges constructed for the accom-
mediation OF passengers, one of which was
used on Saturday for passing through the
line, are beautiful specimens of the naval
architecture Of Baltimore, and in room con.
venience and elegance, present q striking
contrast to the small packet boats which
usually navigate canals. They are ninety
ieet in length and twenty one feet wide.
having two very commodious cabins.
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