The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-10-04

ms hands and the knife In pond by the
road side."-BOston Courier.
From Jamaica.--Papers from Jamaica
to the 3lst ult. have been received at N.
Y. They are chiefly filled with discus
sions on the subject Of the abolition of
slavery. Letters from the isthmus state,
that the mail for Jamaica was detained
in consequence ofa disturbance at Pana-
ma. One thousand troops had marched
from Chagres to Panama, and a procla-
nation has been issued by General E.
Aberqua, in which he assumes absolute
command.
Parkinson, one o. the accomplices in tho rob.
berry of the City Bank in New-York, was reliev.
ed from custody on Monday evening, and put
in possession of $4,000, in Consequence Of his
restoring all the stolen property in his hands,
and making full and free disclosure Of the
mode and manner by which the robbery was ef.
fected. The amount accounted for by Parkinson
is upwards Of $37, 900. - Immediately on his dis.
charge he was again arrested al the suit OF mos.
srs. s. & N. Allen, and being unable to procure
bond was committed to the debtor 'sprison. Their
object is to compel him to make restitution to
them out of the bonus given by the Bank, and
der OF the money,
North CAROLINA, An extra from the
Office ofthe Raleigh Star, Sept. is, says,
it is gratifying to learn that no overt act
Of rebellion has taken place, and that the
alarming reports now circulating through
the country about the burning Of property
and massacre of several white families,
are entirely erroneous. But while we
rejoice to hear that no lives are lost,
there should be no relaxation of vigilance
and precaution. Although no damage
has been done, an extensive plot seems
To have been well matured for great mis-
chief, and it may not yet have been trac-
ed to its boundaries. Prompt steps for
security should, therefore, be every where
taken and steadily pessevered in.
A correspondent of the Salem Gazette
says :-"In the last 26 years, there have
been exported from the United States to
foreign countries, twenty five million one
hundred and forty five thousand, three
hundred and eigty one barrels Flour, and
two millions, nine hundred and sixty eight
thousand, nine hundred and seventy three
bushels Wheat, valued at one hundred
and eighty eight millions, four hundred
and sixty five thousand, seven hundred
and ninety one dollars. The greatest
year of expectation Of Flour was 1897,
when it amounted to I,459,l9S barrels,
valued at 7,75l 1916 dollars. The small
est year, lSl4-l93,274 barreIs-734,-
900 dollars. The average value of the
Flour, about l-5 dollars per bbl. Val
ue in 1917, about IL dollars per barrel
in 1926, about A 7-l0 dollars.
A communication to the Governor from
Sampson county says-We learn ten or
fifteen negroes are IN jail, and We have
such proof that most Of them will DO
bound over to our Supreme Court. We
have testimony that will implicate most
of the negroes in the county. The peo-
ple of Dupln county have examined ten
or fifteen negroes, and found two guilty,
and have put them to death.
The amount Of stamp duty paid on
Marine assurances in England in the
year ending Jan. s, 1881, was S22O, 900
l5s 6d-near million Of dollars.
Lord Cochrane, who has been so cele-
brated by the variety of his adventures
and misiortunes, has by the death of his
venerable father, in the SD year Of has
age, succeeded to the title Of the Earl Of
Dundonald.
A fine cashmere shawl fills loom for
a whole year. 1t is not customary IN
India to wash a cashmere shawl after il
comes from the loom.
Peach Grmbs.--This is the proper ses-
son for examining the roots Of peach
trees for the purpose Of destroying the
young grubs. Their hiding places may
be easily discovered by the gum which
exudes boing filled with rcd dust, like
saw dust.-BoiIing water will destroy
mos, Of them.