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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11

FRrNcH CLAIMS We have received from
Washington. a copy Of the bill reported by
MIR Livingston, in the Senate, Feb %, which
provides for the ratification of claims due to
certain American citizens for spoliatlons com
mit,ed on their commerce, by the French
Government. prior TO $500. IL proposes To
make satisfaction, to the amount OF .fre mil
hons IF dollars TO such citizens of the U. ;.
or their legal representatives., as had valid
claims to indemnity upon the French Gov.
ernment, arising out of Illegal captures, sci
cures, confscations, &c. committed before
the Both September, 1900; but expressly ex'
cludos all claims described in tho Convention
al Paris, in lS03, between the u. : and the
| First Consul of the French Republic. and all
claims described in tho Florida treaty between
Spain and the U. s. To carry the above pro-
| vision into effect, and to ascertain tho amount
and validity of said claims, u is intended tc
appoint Board of three Commissioners
whose organization will bc similar to that un
der Florida Treaty with Spain, in lsl9. The
payment Of the claims when admitted anc
\ adjusted nv the Board. shall be made, pr,
rata. in such manner as the President shal
prescribe.
| This bill, if we remember right, Is preciscl,
the same with that reported last year by Mr.
Chambers, except that tho amount OF salts
faction was then fixed at $2,O00,0O0 instea,
Of 81, 600, ,O00.--[N Y. j. ofCom.
In Massachusetts within the last tel
years 10000 persons wete committed &
Jail for small debts. The costs on these q
mounted 10 about $l0O,0O0.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11

We have attended the lectures on chemis.
try, by Doctor Moore, and are not alone in
the opinion that they were highly interesting
not only in their composition, but from the
manner in which the principles Of this impor.
tant science were illustrated. This gentle.
man is entitled to great credit for his efforts 10
extend to this community upon moderate
terms, the knowledge Of science connected
with almost every branch Of practical life
We trust that the encouragement hereafter
given to him will be such as the utility of the
subject and the ability Of the lecturer deserve
Our citizens are justly said to possess a
taste for literature let them show that they
are not Indifferent to the advantages OF sci
encc.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11

Hon. Lem Hoodbmy.-We have receiv'
ed the first part Of Mr.. Woodbury's speech
on the "great debate" in the Senate. 1t
is able and highly Characteristic ofthe tai.
ents, good sense and pure democratic prn-
ciples ofthe New Hampshire Senator. Mr..
Woodbury. is the only true representative
of the democracy Of New England IN the
U. S. Senate. lie is gentleman of first
rate practical talents--correct principles
and pleasing oratorlcaI powers. As le-
glslator, mr.. Woodbury. is far superior to
mr.. Webster in usefulness, patriotism and
honesty of purpose n. Y. Cour. s. Eng
Had this been taken from any other paper
in tho union, we should have expressed
our astonishment thus q but We know that
IT It were necessary for any political purpose
to swear the sun the moon, the writer of the
preceding article would do it.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11

Not long ago there were men, out Of Office,
who wanted to get in. So they raised great
clamor about the corruption that prevailed and
the reform that was needed The people,
who seldom know what their governors are
doing, echoed back the clamors from all parts
of the country They were honest, but de-.
ceived whilst the ambitious and designing
few who raised the cry. knew that their story
was untrue, and that in giving it currency
and defending il they lied But they stirred
up the people-thcy accomplished their object
they got into power and the same cry OF
corrupt on and the same promise of reform is
still continued. Now has the corruption been
proved has tho reform been effected II
not the people have been deluded and if there
is any Just sense Of injury in them, they will
resent the trick which has been put upon
them, whenever fair opportunity for doing IT
arrives.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11

IN Anti Masonic Melting was held in
this town, at Washington Hall, on the Odd
ult. Mr. Asa Fairbanks was chosen Chair
man, and Messrs. Isaac Stearns and Ly.
man S. Claiiln Secretaries. Ii was re-
solved TO appoint committee TO consider
the expedicncy of sending Delegates to the
National Convention, to be held in Phia.
delphia, the llth Of Sept. next, and the
towns in this State were requested to ap.
point Delegates to the State Convention, to
be held in Providence the last Thursday in
March. Providence .4msrican.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11

On Friday last Wansn Wssdsn was tried
before tho Supreme COrt Of this State, for
robbery. A very able efence was mado by
his counsel, Messrs Randolph and Turner,
and the Jury after an al,ence Of half an hour,
returned a verdict Of rquitial. The At,or-
ney General deserges great praise for dis
charging his duty 70 lhe state, with perfcc.
fairness towards the accused.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11

LITTLE Rock, Ark. Feb. 9. A gentle
man who arrived here yesterday, direct
from the Western Creek Agency, informs
us that war party Of Osages returned.
Just before he left. from successful ex.
pedition against the Pawnee Indians. He
was informed by one of the Chiefs. that
the party had surprised Pawnce village,
high up on the Arkansas, and had it CON-
pletely surrounded before the inmates
were apprised Of their approach. At first
the Pawnees showed dispositionto resist,
bn, finding themselves greatly outnumber.
&c by their assaiants, soon sailed forth
from their village, and took refuge in the
margin Of lake where they again made q
stand. Here they were hemmed in by the
Osages, who, throwing away their guns
| fell upon them with their knives and tona
hawks and did not cease the work Of butch
cry as long as any remained to resist them
/ Not one escaped! All were slain save
few who were taken prisoners, and whC
are, perhaps. destined to suffer a more
cruel death than those who were butcher
ed on the spot. Our informant did no
learn what number of the Pawnees were
killed, but understood ths, the Osagei
brough, in 60 or 20 scalps, besides, severa
prisoners. The victorious party did no
lose q man.
We alse learn, tha, the 0sages are 9
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04
TO CORRESPONDENTS

It too Frequently happens, that commu- nications are sent to this Office, in a hand- writing, ito use a trite saying, that would puzzle a..s' Philadelphia Lasoyer,' to de- cypher, and defective in many other par ticulars which we forbear to mention. We have not time, nor in fact. inclination, to make the necessary alterations and cor rections, that seme communications re- eeiyed by us, absolutely require, before they are fit for the pnblic eye. We think its as much as an author can reasonably expect, or ask of US, to publish his eommu- nications, much less to ransack Shakes peare and other writers, to ascertain whether quotation has been correctly made. Our present object is merely to give our Correspondents a hint, to whichwe sincerely hope they willpay some attention, or else many of their communications may be in danger of being committed to .he flames.
 Communications must be handed in on the Saturday or Sunday previous to our day of publication, otherwise they will not re- eeive attention until our next publication.
 0=s-ss I5 Ass.Et;u5 JtsvsTErI1s,, ,, sflaii appear Tn cur next.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

Ihe great Eclipse of Is3I.-This C. eilpse, which will happen on the 18th of February, will be one of the most remarkable that will again be witnessed in the United States for long course of years. The apparent diameter of the sun will be g l-2 minutes of a de- gree that of the moon 3I l-2. Ofcourse the eclipse will be onnuIar; that is, in all places where the sun will be cen Itrally eclipsed, al the moment of great est est oII,seuration, it will exhibit the ap- Ipearance of d beautiful luminous ring around the moon. Ecllpses of this kind
 are of less frequent occurrence than
 those which are total. The. centre of the eclipse will first touch the earth's disk in the great Pacific Ocean, on the
 morning of Feb. l2th, in lat. 3l de-
 grees 5 minutes N. and longitude 40 degrees } minutes west from Green Iwieh. At this point the sun will rise centrally eclipsed, at 34 minutes past
 { o'clock; or at 2 hours 54 minutes P.
 M.appareattime at Greenwich. Thence
 proceeding by a gentle curve to the South and cast; in i6 minutes it will
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04
United Sfatfs of .1meraca,1 Territory z .4ytaasas, ser. Couuyo of Ipdependeace. INDEPENDENCE CIRCUIT COURT,
 MAY TERM, 1850. Letifia Cook, Complainant,

Jomes Cook, Defendant.
 ND now on this 1eth day of May, came "A the plaintiff, ny her e.sesney, and thss; defendant being splemnly called came not; and 1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that James Cook, the defendant in this case, IS not an inhabifant of this Terri- tory, if is therefore ordered, that unless the said James Cook, appear, plead or de- mur to the compliments bill, on or before the second Monday in November next, the matters and things set forth in the com plainant's bill will De taken pro confesso. and decree entered accordingly It is further ord cred, that the coInpiainans raasc copy Of tiajs ordsTst to be pubiished sn the Arkansas Adyocate, a newspaper pub- iished Iu this Territory, for four weeks successigely.
 A copy--teste.
 z. k. M. NOLAND, Dy. Cxt.
 of Tadependence Circuit Cosyt. august4, 1880. l9-4w. fx6 251
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

.seiye you to that rest that awaits all those who truly repent of their sins.
 It only remains for us to pronennce the sentence of the as: t IS < that ot, be taken from hence to the prison from whence ren came, end that you be tsisleE. from thence, on the 26th daq of .aagast nert, to the place of execution, and that you be hanged by the neck, till your body be DEAp''--and may God have mercy upon your soul.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

ShtSA uPpA slftc coast 0i 0aiiiOTnld, III lat. 27 degrees 30 minutes x. Ihcnce cugsillg northwarel!sy, minutes isioT-e It wlli enter the United States near the j. si- coFiief oif hioufsiatis,, and III. SIX minutes vi eeffess tic Mississippi. near st. francisville. Passing through the State of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, in v minutes more it will ar- rive at point in Pendleton county, $. Carolina, in lat. 34 degrees 37 minutes \. longitude S2 degrees 2Sminutes ". where the sun will be centrally eclipsed on the meridian. Thence passing over North Carolina into Virginia, in I4 min utes it will cross James River, near Richmond; and continuing in nearly a direct line, in 5 minutes will leave the Jersey shore at Little Egg Harbour, passing q few miles east of Montauk Point; in 5 minutes 1t will leaYe tic eastern shore of Cape God at wellaeet, and in Q minutes will enter upon the southwestern extremity of Nova Scotia. Thence passing over the island of Newfoundland, and increasing in velo- city as 1t approaches the verge etf the earth, in l9 minutes more it will leave its disk in lat. 57 degrees N, long. 2S deg. 40 minutes ". at which point the sun will set centrally eclipsed at 4h. 30m. or 6h. 25m. Greenwich time.
 The eclipse will have been 2h. s3Ina. in crossing the earth's disk, and about one hour from its entrance to the time of it's leaving the United States.-A line drawn through the above points on map of North America, will pass through all those places where the eclipse is central. Two other lines on. each side of the first at the distance. of 58 miles, will include all places in the United State where 1t will be annuIar. lis Penanlbra will proceed and follow the centre, at the mean interval of one hour and thirty minutes, making on the central track the beginning and end of the eclipse. Lines drawn on a map of the United States, parallel to the cen trai track, at intervals on tho $. side of 200, IS5 and l75 miles, and on the north at intervals, of 225, 250, and 300 miles, will exhibit, nearly, the respect iFe points where the sun wifi be I. iD, and 3 digits eclipsed. By making proportions along the central path of the eclipse, of the intervals of Green wich time, and Protraeting the hour fines at right angles. the lime and phase Of the eclipse may be found for very nearly any place in the United States observing to reduce the Greenwich time 10 that of the place of observation.
 This eclipse will be visible oyer eve " part of the North American conti- nent and the West Indies, and will be seen as far south as the city of Quito in South America.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

Commerce of He Blaes Sea.-It is sta ted in the National Gazette, that according to letters from smyrna, da- ted 24th March, the Ottoman Porte refuses to enter into commercial ar- engagements with the United States. and American vessels will be still ex- cinded from the Black Sea.
 The Ottoman Porte may refuse to enter into commercial arrangements with the United States, but is question: able whether it follows that American commerce can be excluded from the Black Sea by such refusal. The terms of the treaty of .Adrianople are liable enough to admit our ships, proyi- ded we are at peace with the Porte. This point however is connected some what with our relations with Russia. and will probably become a matter oi consideration on the part of our new Minister.-.N. '. Cour. & En9.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04


 Cherokee bsdependence.-MR. WrRr, late Attorney General of the United States, has been employed by the head men of the Cherokees, to carry tbeir case before the Supreme Court of the United States. The Cherokees claim to bea soveyeig1e ossd sindependerat nation, and Mr. Wirt expects that the Supreme Court will sustain the doctrines they advocate. 4 more wicked and saaieii-.iiii- sa.aa ii- cipled project could not have been sug- gested.
 We cannot believe that the Supreme Court will entertain the question which Mir. Wirt has been employed to argue before that tribunal. It is known to the Judges, that 1t is impossible for two sovereignties to exist in the same dis trict of country, and that the sovereign ty of.the Cherokeess could only be sue cessfully asserted, by dividing Georgia and Alabama, and establishing a new State or Nation out of parts of each, a. galnst their consent, which would be q AieS eeHt slOidtiOii Oi t1iC COlctltVttOile
 If sustained in their pretensions, the Cherokees would either haveto be view cd as an independent foreign nation within the United States, orthey would stand on an equal footing with the whites, and would have to be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, so soon as the extent of their population would justify the measure. To secure to them the right of living under their own laws, we must treat them as a foreign natioG, in every sense of the word sovereign and independent to treat with Trance. England or Russia, as wei as the United States, and to adopt such revenue laws as would be most condu- ciye to their interest or happiness.
 fadnhtfed to stand on equal footing with other States, they would be enti-
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

her deluded victims, stwcnty persons could hardly be found in New ork who would openly ayow irlidclisy,- low we have twenty sho,ssss;:::sssd! t! 2
 To the christian. to inc patriot, this is a subject for deep thought and prcg- nant with sofrowiuI torcbodines.s Aston. ishing thata woman, casting aside the modesty of hersex, trampling upon the most consolltg truth, scorning the sweet est and most ballowed ties--th silver cords of societ1-and setting herself up as a gazlng stock and party word for debauchees, and vice +, all its multitu- dinous varieties, should exert so great an influence! From small beginning like this, sprung the revolution that de- liled a courtezan ard made France a hell.-yEorsrich Republiean.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

DiED--On the 20th ult., at BatesviIIe, Dr. Jonathan isons, after painful and lin- geriDg illness Of several months. The death of Dr. fsosn has cast q gloom, oyer this place, which time alone can dispel--- He possessed mild and gentle disposition; a kind and benevolent heart He lived beloved, and died Iamented by all who knew bim.-- Communicated.
 - Tn this Town, on stlnd q Y: [. ..l-s ing last, George Haik'fas, infant son of Mir. Vim. E. Woodruff.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

When this miserable fanatic in the cause of impiety and indecency, first made her appearance. in this country, the universal sentiment she excited was adherence and disgust. The moral sense reyolted, and rejected her robscen- lty, as an innocent child a poisonous snake. Hermeetings were obscure. and 1t was considered deeply disreputable toattend them. Not many people were then found willing to spurn what had been loved by the wise and good of all ages, and sanctfed by their veneration. Unhappily, the pernieious principles of Fanny Wright have spread to de- gree 10 astonish and confound the vir- tuous. We need not now task inge- nuity to discover the cause. It is ob- vions that inc moral sense which frs.
 rejected her doctrines was not strong
 enough to withstand her reiterated at Jacks. What was at first repugnance, afterwards sunk into indifference, and finally became zeal in her cause. All that was necessary for success was per- severance in scattering the seed. New York is not singular in maturing them. h alrnost any city of equal size, Miss Wright would have found the same ma teriaIs to work upon. All large cities embrace in themselves the elements of conyulsion. She did scatter tbc seed with prodigal hand, and her success has struck sorrow into the heart of all good citizens. " 1.-Two years ago. say
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04
For llise .aricazlsas .a1ipocate.

To the Hon. THOMAS P. EsKRIDGE: hold the world but as the world, Gratiano; A stage where every man can play part.
 SHAKESPEARE.
The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

In former communication 1t was strong ly intimated, that the remarks relative to your official conduct would be continued, so long as your determination to depart from the law, and live out of the limits of
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-29
Orange, Oct. 90, 1880.
address deii0ered by Mr.. Verpiank be-

address deiioered by Mr.. Herplank be-
fore the society of the Columbian
COllege, ". Y. Eatract from it.
The name of John Jay is gloriousIy
associated with that of Alexander Ha-
milton, IN the history of our Liberties
and laws. John Jay had completed his
academic education in this college. Sc
yefal years before the American revo-
luton and the beginning Of the con-
test found him already established in
legal reputation, and, young, as he still
was, siugulaIly well fitted for his coun-
trys most arduous services, by rare
union OF the dignity and gravity of ma
ture age with youthful energy and zeal
AT the age OF twenty eight he drafted,
and IN effect himself formed, the first
constitution Of the state of New York
under which we lived for forty five
years. AT that age, as soon as N.
York threw off her colonial character.
ne was appointed the first CHIEF JUS
tice OF the State. Then followed a
long, rapid, and spleudid succession of
high trusts and weighty duties, the re-
suits OF which are recorded in the most
interesting pages ofour annals. TWAS
Inc moral courage Jay, at the head of
the Supreme Court of his own state
that gave confidence and union TO the
people. 1t was from his richly stored
mind that proceeded, while represent
ing them IN Congress lover whose de.
ijoerations he Tor time presided) ma.
ny OF those celebrated state papers
whose grave eloquence commanded the
admiration Of Europe, and drew forth
the eulogy of the master orators and
statesmen OF the times-of Chatham
and B1rke-whilsf, by the evidence
winch they gave to the wisdom and Ia
lent that guided the councils of Amer,-
ca. they contributed to her reputation
and ultimate triumph. As our Minis
ter at Madrid and Paris, his sapacitv
penetrated, and his calm frmness de-
ieated, the intricate wlles of the diplo-
matiSts and cabinets of Europe, until,
I'D lliustrIous association with franklin
ana Adams, he settled and signed the
dehnitIve treaty of peace, recognizing
and confirming our national iDdepend- |
eLce. On his return, not less Illus
IrIouS association awaited him in a not
eSs lllustrious cause.-the establish
nent and defence Of the present consti-
ulIon, with Hamilton and Madison
Fhe last Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-29
PUBLIC SALE.

M ILL be offered for Sale, at pub
w lie Auction, on Wednesday the
10th Of November next, if fair. if not,
on the Iext fair day, at the late resi-
dence Of Francis Birkhead, de-
ceased,
Twenty Two Negroes,
Consisting OF Men, Women and Chill
dren. ALSO-At the same time and
place, all the HOUSEHOLD aud
KITCHEN FURNITURE, Crop of
Wheat, Rye Oats and Tobacco /;
Corn and Fodder, Plantation Uien-
sils, and Two Wagons and Gear
STOCK OF every description, con-
sisting of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and
Sheep.
TERMS of Sale-Twelve months
Credit for all sums above Five Dollars;
for Five Dollars and under the Cash
will be required. The purchaser to.
an amount over Five Dollars, will be.
required to give bond with approved
security.
JOHN BiRKHEAD, Ex'r.
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