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NoRroLK, NV 4. 1881.

NoRroLK, My 4, 1881.
GENrLEMEN-Your letter expressing your grath.
cation al my appointment az Judge Of his Circui,, aud
At my aceeptauee oil the Office, receives nv warme,,
gratitude. Having personally and officially passed nv
me under their eyes. II Ellis me with an honest pride
70 nave received from The Justices OF Princess Arne,
TINS spontaneous expression OF confidence and e,.eem.
IL ADDS one more to my many Obligations 10 my elbow.
ciuzens oil Princess Anus for .he pubic aud p,iva.e
manifestations OF regard, with which throughout NV
lie they have honoured me. If momen,sry miscon.
cephon Of tho relation in which I s,ood wish these
among whom | have passed my life, had any tendency
TO weaken judicial authority, to impair my humble ca.
Pac''y Tor utility, and surround my judicial sdminisrra.
ton with ex'rinsick and increased diff .ulues, I W, n,ure
70 hope that time and patience, aud more accurate
knowledge OF these relations, will obviAte the mischie,.
1 have entered on the office with a much more hum
ole estimate OF my fitness than you have generously
ascrioed 10 me; and with little else 70 sus'ain me bu, a
purpose to do right and some industry. Personal graft
tnde %conspires with public duty to auima,e my efforts.
The de'ire not to be altogether unworthy Of the cont.
dence so generously bestowed on me, will be a new
incentive 20 my exertious.
1 have the honor to be, your obedient serva,t.
ROBERT b. TAYLOR.
10 John I, Keeling, Bdrwell b. Mo,eley, VIM J..
Woodhouse, Dennis Mosely, Henry SpatrJw, Alien G.
Buxton, Thos. b. Grisham, D4vrd Waters, jesse Nor.
rls, jr. Jacob Hunter, Charles l.. Cooke, WIN. White
nui'', Ely Burroughs, E.quires, OF Princess Am
County.
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CHARLoTrE. IN. CO. April IA.

Erirdordinary.-We have substantial foupda,ion for
The rumors OF the last eight or ten DAYS of the grea, n.
riginal deposit Of Gold discovered in Ills COUNTY. Tn
account almost exceeds belief, and surpas.es abv thing
OF The KIDD in the history Of mining. The land o9
which the geld was found, about Is or 20 miles east
OF this place, was purchased two or three wears AGO bv
a Mr.. Carlton, from Virginia, for the purpose of mininS
VINO, alter spending his time and money for a wear or
Two, relinquished the undertaking as unsuccessful
Lately, however, the work was pursued by others.
which has eveDtuated 10 the discovery OF this ex,raor.
binary rich deposit, on The 81 instant. Tae whole a.
mountof gold obtained is variousIy stated to be from rs
to i2o pounds, but from the statement of a gentleman
who was called upon to make a proba bic es,ima.e NJ
the weight aud va ne, it lie supposed there Is al, least
ONE HUNDRED POUNDS OF GOLD, all obtained in one
day. The gold was found in a email space, two or
three feet below the surface, in grains and masses
weighing from ounces and pounds, TO pieces of fine .
pen and eight pounds! There was no vein discovered
or sign Of any but the laborers came suddenly upon The
whole mass of gold. depo,ited as il were in a mes, and
imbeded in very red clay.
On pursuing thu labor OF gging during the pas,
week, we understand that no more discoveries have
been made,-this rich deposit being emit, civ i.ola,ed.
promising no continuance of the extraordinary d.veI
opemen'.
The value Of the gold, II is estimated, will not come
under $4,000. afer beng separated from all extrans.
GUS substances IF + M Journal.
GoLD-The Charlotte m. CO Journal Of the Ola,
ut. s,a'es, that a piece OF gold weighing 22s5 dwts. or
y lbs. 4 OF. 10 dwts. was brought to tina, town on the
18th ul'. from a mine in that neighbourbood. II was
the lerkest and purest piece taken out, and was bougb,
in Charlotte for $l92l. II is said it is Intended 10 he
sen, to England, as a specimen Ct what our mines can
produce, and as an objsct Of curiosity.
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tFrom tho Coiumbus Enoairor1

and II WIZ be seen hat hs Pfsssat sssso1 s1kI6jS sn
Jingle cfiee st Albany"
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QUESTION.

The s Joins, N. b Gazette Of the 20ib ulino
mus conclude.a noiee Of the proceeding 10 the Lee
,be Netherlands on the b 'undary Q iesiion: "were oh.
lsetons and complaints likely to bs of any avail. the
"r,l,p people having The grea'e't cause, might Justly
mise' ior u appears to b. nothing else than = conpro.
mise ths most ex'en i've and also the most va,usbI.
par Of the terrliory In dispute has been given IN The
Amir cans, aud as this were not Q ,ousb -,
foln'' a situation OF great Importance in a n ,,ur,I poin
OF view is given TO them in the bargain. WIFI
no"eV+r, We DO not honor the decision OF The umpire
we abstain from arraisDirg his motives. Ana ,l,hnppnS
u ue'ision is apparently unsatisfactory 10 each of Tic
padiss' y 10, perhaps, better for ho,h thstit ,bould no
- ".s1 even so' than that II shouli stand iuterminabIy
Bat ReP.
II 10 curious 90 ,b,.Tv. In on.,.-I
"u" "nIob me P1rties interested regard the late dseis.
,Sn o. me King OF the Netherlands in respect 10 ,bs
" Es,ern boundary. The pc. iuon taken In 70.
ssto 70 u by the Legislature Of Maine, IL we'll knoyv,
u, our readers. In the British House Of Commons ON
the iAh Of March, The following eonversaiion loon pI,es.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-10

\sES8 ~ 0ium00 y
~ 10 now three years since Steam. boats 6rst ascend
ed the ChAtahooches River, a. high AZ the Cove.
Ia Falls. During this time boats oil different eons,ruc.
lions AID various draugh,s OF water, have been Living
between Columbus aud Apalachieoia, and have tested
pretty fully the advantages aud Disadvantages afforded
ooy The Chattahoochee Tor steam navigator. Within
this period OF three years, eleven ste sm. boats, some
carry ing $50 tons turth IN, and drawing sig lea, water.
nave di charged freights on our banks. Some Of hess
ooa's nave been ccmmaded bv men of gr,a, expert.
enee, and considered scientific skill, who by their ge-
nefa, acquaintance with the navigable rivers OF the
'outh, have been able TO determine quite accurately
tho nature oil the obstruetions in The Cha,tahoocbee.
anu the expense aud pracueab'i,ty OF removing them.
From the representation made by them, the inpedi-
ment. to an uninterrupted navigation Of this RIVER, are
net oil an nsurinountable character. There are few
sand'bsrs In The river, but they torn no obstruction to
the passage Of boats, except tof one or two months 10
the summer. when The Wi or is at an extreme low
Stage, AMI when the purposes OF business require little
or 10 use Of tn Tiv.
The principal. AID indeed only obstruction, of an inn.
Portant ma ure, are tbs ALchse aud Snake Shoals, be.
tween Columbus and Fort GAiues.-These shoals are
composed Of colt lose rock, which could te rem owed
without grea, difticul y, In low water. aud this remo-
Val when made would be permanent. The can | 10 now
so narrow at these shoals. that It lie impossible for boat
to pass except when the water is very high. Ii inn.
pr1vemen's were made in the navigation OF the river
al 'hese point', they would not only be permanent, but
amply sufficient fr the passage Of steamboats, almost
the entire year.
We hope Major Pace, he uperin,endant, will ac-
cede to the wishes OF the community here, and place
the hards unler his cou,'oul on the Chat,aboochee
during the hummer months. Congress appropriated
eigh, thousand dollars the last session 10 be expended
In improving The Apslachicois river in Florida, which
sum will probably be sufi eien', II properly applied, to
remove the principal distractions in the Apalachicols.
This improvement OF the General Government, ,ose.
Their with what could be effected ty our State, would
enable The merchants Of Columbus 10 give full employ.
ment to capital, and bring into exerei,e all their re-
sources. When this sh III be done, Columbus Will pros.
per largely. We have heard that the superintendent,
will employ himself a 'rtion of the year in improving
the Cha'tahooehee. We hope 1t may be go, as we are
convinced II will conduce more 10 the later ITS no,
on'y II ihis town, but Of this section Of the State, than
The improvement which can be made on aRy road dur
lag the gu er months.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-10

Fredericksburg and Potomac Creek Company.
A meeting OF the Stockholders was held yesterday a,
the Farmers Hotel, when tbs following genl.men
were elected Directors to serve for one yea': William
II bradley, John Peek, Sidney Porter, Thomas
Seldom, ami Wilson Allen. Tnese sentl.meu, upoo
organizing, proceeded to the election Of a Clerk and
Treasurer, whereupon John S Wexford was unsni
morsly chosen We learn further, that a resolution
was adopted fer an immediate survey of the route.
Tho immediate object Of the co,,psny-the construc.
ton OF a good road hence to the Steamboat Landing
IL tf interest to the Whole community. Bu', we under.
s'and, their ui'erior views are Of a higher cbarac or.
and 'hatths loo ition OF the road will be effected with
ref'fence to the possibihty-.ay probability Of an or
binary turnpike being substituted by a r iii. r ,ad Tbi,
will depend on the contingency of the pro-
sscution OF the scheme Of conn-c ing Baltimore tnd
darlington by a Railroad. Ii is believed that Rail.
hoais and a swift running Steam boa, on the Potomac.
would afford facilities OF intercourse between Baltimore,
and his place, which would ensure the delivery of
goods here from that city in ten hours. II apy thing
'ke ma IL realized, IL Is evident that it will supersede
all o'her modes OF COMMUNICATION between The two
places. FTedericksburg Arena
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From tho Norfolk Herald.

From tho Norfolk Herald.
ADDRESS ~ the JMdgistrates Of Princes .Anne Coun
as Judge Of this Circuit, 10Th Cen. T"s repiv.
PRINcEss ANNE G. H., May 2, 1881.
GEN. ROBERT b. TAYLOR,
SIR; Your appointment as Judge of this Circuit,
aud acceptance OF this Office. have afforded the mem
oers OF this county court no small grs'ihca ion; b lev
ing, as we do. that II 10 In accordance with tho wishes
oil a large majority OF the citizens OF the County, and
mat your taleots, integrity, and long experience as a
juris eminently qualify you Tor the office. Accept,
ST. our individual WISHES for your health and happi.
less.
David waters, Burwell b. Moseley,
Jesse Morris, Jr. W. ]. Woodhou.e,
Jacob Hunter, Dennis Mo,~Iv
Charles l.. Cooke, Heury Sparrow,
Wm. Whitehurst, Allen G. Bux on.
Fey Burroughs, Thos. b. G,isham.
Jno 7. Keeling,
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IoLp!-We cannot, II Is true, as,onish the native.
ana excite their cupiiity, by an account OF a hundre ed
tceight of gold being found In one SPOT. a, wa, IN. ra,s
n North Carolina, a few days since-yet a weekly re.
port OF tn, proceedings OF our Miners would show thu,
considerable success continues to crown their exc.
uon'. The novelty has worn of. and our Cold. disser.
nnd large quaint les OF the precious metal, without set
ing up the cry CT Eureka" We understand that a
company, COMPOSED chiefly Of our own citix ,ns, Who
nave been working successfully during the past year
last week commenced operations AT a ne place. In a.,
county oil Orang near the Spottsylvania line, where
tney found tn. FIRST day TWO huodIsd dollars worth of
500. Tn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-10

An article sppeats IN the London United Ssrvic,
) urnsl for April, entitled Notes on Warsaw, by a B@.
tsh ofhcer. "On inqIitins" he s ys 'oi his imperia'
Highness the Grand Duke Constantine, whether no
mad not an American in his army, he said he wouli in.
troduce me 10 him. When one OF the divisions had
marched past, he called out in a loud tone some,bipy
man dropped to the rear and came up to us. was
amusing to see this young gentleman, born in N, land
oil freedom, rugged out in a Russian uniform, and an.
pfoachirg win the awkward and stiff gait OF a Russian
soldier. His name was Munroe. BY the late accoun.s
l perceive an aid de-camp OF that name mentioned: ,hfs
must be the same gentleman"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-10

Under the head OF Notes vi he Aio...," the last re-
ceived London New Monthly has some remarks on the
Maine boundary deeision, which we have not seen CO
pied iato any new paper, and which we now in ert. 10
show how differently the decision OF the X ny Of Hol-
land Is viewed in England and this coun ry. no.
There must DO something which we cannot comprc-
hend, In our negotiations with America. Either Jona-
than has The organ Of bargaining developed to a degree
that throws our diplomatic bumps into eclipse, or we
are peculiarly unlucky in our ENJOYS across the Allan.
tic. We never rem. mser u negocialitn, in which |,
was not declared by all sorts OF persons, from the Lon.
ION capitalists to the Canadian back wooism 40, tina,
Jonathan had outwitied bis fathers on this eide Of the
Atlantic. There il always a discovery, after the treaty
has been signed and sealed, that VS. have been hood.
winked out Of some millions of acres OF bgrren LAID,
mat a swamp Of a hundred .quare miles has been cru.
ely exiorted i'om Us, or tnat a measurable range of
rocks, On which a goat would fud enough Tor a Jay's
browning. has been swindled away from the suprema.
cy Of Is i,ain. How al, this comes we know cot. Nor
are the Canadians, who are eye witnesses Of The trans.
,c'ion, at all likely TO help us 10 the elucidaiiou. With
me dwe'ier on the north OF the s Lawrence, Jonathan
IL the perfection Of Graf and he couche, bis fear and
his wonder under an Apologize worthy Of Esop hims,l II.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-10

State @ Ciuitizdtton IN the Sindtuich Islands. A
distinguished ravai officer, who has lately returned from
'hs Sandwich Islands, states not only the fact for which
we were prepared, that the inhabitants Of these island,
have made great advances in civi'z zion, bit even
that he principal fam lies Of his is' nd, are beginning
TO emulate the luxury ct European countries. The
public business is transacted with great form through a
Secretary oil State, and the King h,m,el', who has
never been out Of the GLANDS, il a we'll educated youre
man Of elegant manners. though somewhat inclin ID 20
d~andyism. He 10th sp.aks and writes English, but
probably from a fear of committing inaccuracies in rro-
nunciaOon, 10 shy OF s~peaking the language in the pre-
senee OF strangers. His Court dre's i, the Windsor
uniform Of England, a blue coat with rad cug, made in
the highest Style Of fashion by a Bond street tailor.
Our informant had The honor of being presented and d.
mug atCour'. The en'ertniomcnt~ resembIed ,ha, of one
Of our mo- splendid N. York hotels, with this advantage.
that the guests instead Of dinirg on china, were served
on plate, OF which his jes,y Ia, a full service madr
oy the well known Bridges Of London. In The houses OF
.he more opuient aristoeraiic families OF the island is a
m x'ure OF The ancient native manners and cu.,oms
win the fashions OF England and America. They have
'ai'or and IN iiin@rs who receive regular rrmiitances
81 merchandise and patterns from London and New
f0fS' nv Y. E Post.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-10

-C0'hcidences--Tbr Coiumbis, a racket shin he
tween London and New York, and the Caipdotjs.a
paske' snip between Liverpool and New York, sansd
on ne same day 10 April from England, and arrived an
me same DAY stNew York. The same vessels SALAD
on me same day OF the same month Las, year, and aiso
arrived together, 10 remarkably short passages.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

The FUNERAL OF Bolivar took place
at Csrthagena, on the 18th Of JAM, in
thc Holy Cathedral, with great pomp
and magnificence. The church was
hung in black and an obelisk with mil
tary trophies, erected in the centre, OIL
which were inscriptions expressive of
the merits of the deceased, and the
gratitude of the people. On the fol-
lowing day the funeral rites were cele-
brated, by an immense concourse of
citizens, and civil, military, and eccle-
siastical authorities. An oration was
pronounced, mass celebrated, vespers
sung, &c. in honor of the hero. The
cenotaph, where the body was deposit
ted, remained open for inspection dur
ing the night, and the church continued
illumined until ten o'clock.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10
SHIP NEWS.

ENTERED.
Sloop Collector, Heath, New York.
CLEARED. ,.
Ship Constitution, Stone, New Orleans.
Brig Iris, Harding, New Orleans.
SlooP Collector, Heath, Providence.
MEMORANDA.
Arr. at .Na,anzas 9th nlt. ship Ebe, Stan.
hope. fm. Havans, loading 10Th for Cowes.
SHIP Boy, Pitman. Of this port,a nt do 18th
Norfolk .uareh 3d.--Arr. schr. Hopes
Lady, Baily. 5 days from Newpevs, : basud
to the West indies, put in distress, Iesky.
Spoke 25,h ult 100 n,ilos 8 8 w fn Block
Island, brig Lawrence, Bait. 81 ds I'm Ha-
yana for Bristol--supplied them with pro-
Visions, water and wood.
Arr at N. Orleans I4,h, ship Ne vpcrt,
I'm. Havana.
At Barbados Feb. !, Sloop Nisgsrs,
Bigley, Of this port.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

The annual meeting of,he NEWPORT
SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. viii be
held at the Rev. Mr.. BEEcHEas meeting
house on Monday evening next, st7 o.
clock. A general and punctual atten.
dance Of the members is requested, as
much important business will come before
the society.
Addresses may be expected from sever
al individuals on the occasion.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

NEWPORT,
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 10

The Supreme Court CONNIE need its
March session forthis county on Tues
day. His Honor Judge Eddy deli v
cred a charge to the Grand Jury in
which he argued forcibly and clearly
against the correctness of the opinion
entertained by many, that they cannot
+religiously and conscientiously infiict
in any case the punishment of death.
II is believed that there will be an
adjournment oyer the week.
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MAEEIMD

On Monday afternoon last, by the Rev mr.
Cboules, mr.. Thomas c. Rogers, To miss Ann
Taggart, daughter Of Judge William Taggart,
both Of Middlctown.
On Monday evening, BY tho Rst mr.. Tuck.
or, mr.. Joseph Cfockef of Providence, to
miss Elira.Ann Pitman Of this town.
At Middletown on Monday evening % ult.
by the Rev. mr.. Eddy, Capt. Augustus Peck.
ham, jr. To miss Eliza ". Psckhaln, daughter
Of mr.. Felx Pcckham Of Middletown
At Portsmouth on Tuesday evening, Ist.
inst. by tho Rev. mr. Van Week, mr.. Gen. A:
Gray, OF Middletown to miss Sarah Ann
Thursten, daughter Of mr.. Moses Thursion,
Of Portsmouth,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

The Anti Masonic party of this State
have nominated the following Prox OF
General officers for the year ensuing:
For Governor, Lemuel Fl. Arnold,
Of Providence--Lt. GOV. Jeffrey Haz-
ard, Of Exeter.-For Senator'S, Ste
phen Steere, of Smithfeld, VIM.
Sprague, Cranston, VIM. Brown, N.
Kingston, S b Cornell, Portsmouth,
Saml. w. King, Johnston, Wager Wee
den, South Kingston, Thos. Whipple,
Coventry, Isaac Wilkinson, Smithield,
Thos. Remington, Is. b. Warwick,
Thos. Burgess, Little Compton. The
Secretary, Attorney General, and Gen.
Treasurer, are the same as on the
other Proxies.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10
5000 BUSHELS OF SAND,
Of finer kind,
FOR BnIUK MORTAR.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
TIME Subscriber being duly appointed Ex.
\ = ecntor Of the last Will and Testament Of
Il. 4 90 DANIEL DENHAM,
late OF Newport. deceased, requests all persons
indebted to said estate 10 make immediate pay
mcnt, and all those holding demands against
the same will presen, them for settlement to
milo d. G. DENHAM, Err.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

We observe by the Mercury and
Herald, that an adjourned meeting Of
the National Republican Freemen of
this town and vicinity, will be holden
at the State-House on Friday Evening,
March llth, at z o'clock.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SALE.

BY piriue efn dscree Of the Supreme Judi
cial Court at their March term, 1881: Wih
be sold at Public AUCTION on TUESDAY
the 12ih day Of .4prii merit, at ] o'clock p.
M. on the premises,
A LII the right, title, and interest which
N ABRAHAM DUnrEE, late Of Tiverton,
at the time of his death, had in and 10 a
certain tract ofland, situate in said liver
ton, bounded north on land Of Richard Bar
ley and on land Of Joseph Cook-east on
the saw mill brook, (so called .)-south on
land Of VIM. Shearman, and west on the
Eght-rod highway. Conditions made
known at abe time and place Of sale.
ISAAC PALMER, y7dm'r. .
Ticn rfou mn vch q 1871
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

ted civility Of department to all with
whom he has been brought into inter-
course. Messrs. Webster, Johnston,
Benton, and Forsyth, were the mana
gcrs from the Senate and Messrs.
Wayne, Archer, Carson, Dwight. Letch-
er, and E. Everett, from the House Of
Representatives
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

NEW.ORLEANS.--On the night of
the 9TH Of February, mrs. Desdunc was
found murdered in her bed. The act d
supposed to have been perpetrsted BY q
man named Paul K----, who is sid 20
have committed suicide since the discove.
ry ofthe deed. The same man 10 said to
have once before inflicted severe wounds
upon mrs. ID. and was committed to prison,
from which he was only liberated the dsy
before her body was found.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

BANK OF THE UNITED SrArEs.-The
Court Of Appeals in Charleston, Feb.
l4th, (present Judges ID. Johnson, o.
Neale, and Harper,) decided unani-
mously in favor Of the Constitutional
ity ofthe Act Of the last session Of the
Legislature offs. Carolina, imposing a
Tax ofone per cent. on the dividends
Of the Bank ofthe u. s.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10
Ale f. Porter
BREWERY.
THE subscriber offers for sale the
- following kinds of

N A&T xfoU0X,
Pale Als for bottlins. pei Dbl. % 60i per
half Dbl. t325.
Brown Ale for drsught, per bbL IS o0i
per half bbl. % 90.
Porter for bottline, per Dbl. % 80 (, per
half Dbl. % Is. "a
Table Ale for family use, pr Dbl. a 0Oy
per half Dbl. 81 on.
He intends also to bottle off q large qoan.
tiiy OF Porter and Pale Als, which he will
sell Of q rs per doz In quarts, bottles Ia.
cluded) and pints In proportion.
Holders oFgood mating Barley msy hnd
q sale for u by applying st the Bres cry.
mar. 2 THOMAS EVANS.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

We take pleasure in announcing on
the authority of letters from Wash
ington, that Lieut., WM. v. TAYLOR, of
this town has been promoted to the
rank of Master Commandant in the U.
S. Navy,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10

In some towhs in the vicinity ofwind-
sor, in buying up all the wool on the
backs Of the sheep, to be delivered af-
ter shearing. They advance the cash
for it at from 4S toss cts. per lb. Our
town has received and will receive a
bout $4,000 for wool. More than
5000, ,O00worth ofwool, was purchased
and paid for by agents residing ia n
single town on the Connecticut River,
soon after sheep-shearing the last year.
The farmer had a handsome profit out
of the sale.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-10
DIED

Al the Marine Hospital in this town, m the
9th inst. mr.. Joseph Aborn Of Providence,
seaman, aged about 25 years.
AT the Asylum on the 10Th ult. Lydia
Gasee, aged 65 years.