The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-06-18

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sonal responsibility.
III should ever learn that have induc.
ed you for a moment to consider how far
matters are conducted in relation 10 the
subjects Of this communication, in con
| formty with your deliberate opinions form.
ed before your election, and in accordance
with your high and honorable feelings, |
shall be more than rewarded. Rely upon
it Sir, that your own head and heart are
better advisers on subjects Of this sort, than
the majority Of your Cabinet.
PATRICK HENRY.
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Havro papers TO the 10Th Of May have
been received at NewYork. An acc cunt is
given of a victory gained py the Russians
over the Turks in Asiatic Turkey, after
fight of hours. About 5000 Of the enc
my were engaged.
H. ma The editors Of the Baltimore A
mer.can have received the following letter da
ted
HAVANA, May %, 1893
| The frigate Druid, from Vera CRUZ and
, Tampico. with 81 200 coo arrived here few
days since a. sailed this morning for England
with the greater part of her money. The
British packet Sphynx arrived on the25th from
Vera Cruz and sailed this day for England
The United States ship Hornet came in OF
The 22d to land Lieut. Young, of New York
who by the recoil of gun was badly wound.
ed, and lost both Of his legs below the knee
by amputation. lie is doing well, and bears
the misfortune and suffering with admirable
iortitude. He was and is lavorite in the Ma.
Wy, and excites great sympathy not only a.
mong his brother officers but among all his
countrymen.
Respect 10 the remains Of the late G.. "
adams, ESg--The remains OF this unfoTtu-
nate gentleman were cast upon the shores of
Eastchestsr, and by the inhabitants fthat vii
lage were placed in n tomb on Thursday af.
ternoon. with every mark Of civil and religious
respect that could be shewn. How grateful
this will he 10 their boreaved parents and fam
lily wo need not add--but we can hardly with
hold public testimonial Of appreciation, for
tho good feeling and just sense of propriety
which marked this interesting ceremony.
Com. AdU.
Captain Alexander Claxton, now upon the
Baltimore station, has been appointed to the
command Of the u. S. sloop Of war Natcbez.
| 1t is stated that she is 10 carry out Mr.. T. 2.
Moore, tho successor OF General Harrison as
Minister to Colombia, and will sail in a few
days from this city In. Y.American.l
We learn with great pleasure, at the
Corporation of Harvard University yester.
day made choice Of the Hon. JosEpH STo.
RY. associate Justice Of the L. s. Supreme
Court, as Dane Professor Of Constitutional
! Commercial, and Equity Law a, that Uni.
verslty. We hail this appointment as an
earnest tina, the Law School Of Harvard
will soon realize the best wishes Of Its most
ardent friends Bost. Pat.
There was heavy run upon the Farm
ers and Mechanics Bank in Pawtucket,yes
tcrday, occasioned by the excitement ari
sing from ihe failure of one oftbe most ex
tensiye manufacturing concerns in that
quarter. In addition TO the call from the
agent Of the Boston SUffolk, the Banking
room was crowded with persons holding
from one dollar upwal ds, and demanding
specie. We take great pleasure in saying
the demands were promptly ard fully met
TO the ut,ermost farthIng, leaving the re
sources Of the bank unques,oned and al
laying the popular excitement. There is
not the slightest doubt OF the stability
of this Bank. and its capacity to meet It's
engagements. We are assured Of this by
the agent of the Suffolk Bank, whose opin.
ION will be admitted 10 be wholly disinter-
ested.-IProv. Amer.
The Connecticut House Of Representa-
tives passed bill removing all disabilities
| Of a witness on account OF religious belief
| The Senate did not concur.
Accounts from New Orleans, May Is,
say that the Small Pox is prevalent in many
parts Of the city. .-.....
A NEW oFrIcE.-Caleb Atmater, Of
Ohio, is appointed TO trGmine the minerals
between Mississippi River and the rocky
mounisins. ~. ..,-...,,
lie has eight dollars per day, for about
four years. The account will stand Sc,
per day for AGO days gil ,6sU-- eight dol.
lars for every twenty miles, say 1000 miles
$500; total Sl2, 2,4s0 for picking up s,ones !!
Con the farmers afford to pay at this rate
for clearing their pas,ures'
NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Navy Of the United States consists
of seven ships of the line, seven irignies OF
the first class, four frigates OF the second
class, twelve sloops Of war, and seven
schooners. The oldest vessels are the
Ifrisates United States, Constitution, and
Constellation, all built in the year lI9I:
There are now building in the United
States, seven ships Of the line and SIX irig-
ates. OF the rank Of Lieutenan,s and up.
wards there are 325; Surgeons and Sur
geons' Mates, %; Purssrs Al; Chaplains y;