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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-20

In Philadelphia beggar On crutches
lately entered barroom, imploring
charity. lie had dog, which he offer
ed 10 sell tor al cents. One oil the COM
pany, pretending to be constable, en-
tered and charged him with stealing a
dog, and took him into the street. az III
TO take him to a magistrates when CIV
ing him a chance, the beggar threw a.
way his crutcbes, aud scampered oct OF
sight in a minute.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-20

Ho,S 10 circulate Bibles and Newspapers -
The publisher OF a paper in Tennessee offers
a copy of the Bible. Philadelphia edition, TO
every person who win furnish him with a
specified number Of good subscribers.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
Pen Knives.

Good assortment of Pen KNIVES, just received by
~ mar o ! II. NASH.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08

TERMS uBs, the D,Iy RicrMoNr WGIG tC
City Subscribers 81, year. end Tor shorter period at thu
rote OF So year, both payable in advance When sent 10y
mail $40 year.
ApvLn,siNa. For square ur IL lines less in.
cents; insertions Sl tce IA, ions 81
every succeeding insertion 354 cents.
Thrice "A week, succeeding weekSl
Twice a week, insertion a. cents: every succeeding
sartion 80
once week first insertion 20 every succeeding IN
ssStou 50 cents
All advertisements also the CoNsrITurIoNAi
SSma.
ransient advertisers must pay IN advance
The number of he noted on the Ms, or hcy
will be inserted unit, ordered he stopped and charged ac-
ooTdingly.
Annual Advertisers charged 10 dollars for squares
s2j in that proportion for advertisements Of greater length
aud Lottery charged 500
~ The CONSTITUTIONAL WING Is published twice
week, Tuesdays and Friays,) Eve dollars per annun
payable m advance.
For Adrertising75 square, or less for the FIRST in
ser,ion. and 50 for each continuance.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
a&a acaogg Aeistss.

Tie Hercucs, RIch, fIonl VIrg.na, aIriyed a.
Liverpool Jan. 81.
NORFOLK, March 4.--hrr'd schr Lafayette, Bis
sell, New Orleans.
The BatQue Mexico, Kelleran, bosud to Cork Tor
orders down James River 10 day and sail.d
NEW YORK March 3.-CpJ, Schr Isaac w
Norris. Townsend. Richmond.
Ard schr Anne Smith. Smith, from RchmcrG.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
r |. Smith, recently Collins y Co.

Hoy the lac arrivals, has received many hooNs-amons
Eyen,rg decorations. series Of Dialogues the History
and Geography OF the Bblc. NrWcn or tho American =
LIE and Travels Of St Paul Bye T. Bcdcn D y.
IiC, of Mrs Ann ~ Jui,On, late Missionary 10 buTnah
with an account of the American BAPTIST Mission TO maj h
uIre Prepared for American $ $ Union; by James D.
Knowles, \. NJ
My GIandather Gregory.
Jesus the Chd's Best Teacher
Mary Scott; or, the Child loved at Sunday School
The Hills
iay's Exercises for the Closet, for every day the Year
WILSON'S Lectures ~ Vol Evidence, Of Christianity
Uickerstcts Christian Student, scripture IlcIp I"fd
supper Christian flcarcr, Treatise on Prayer
(;urfn's rafk Street Lectures
Memoirs Of DR. fayson
TabcI,s Dniiculcs Ct luGlcliy.
Advice to a Young Christian. with an Introductory Essay
DR. Alexander
Annals of the Poor, 10y Icgh richmond
Wilson on the Unpadouahlc sia o. r,,
James Family Monitor Christian Fathers Present. Ch"'eh
Members Guide.
poT,eus Lectures ON ST Mathew.
Icyeridgc's Private Thoughts ON kc'Snn'
Pascal's Provincial Letters
Woods on Inspiration r.,....
Memoir of Rev. Parsons First Missionary 20 Palestine
from the United states
life and Ministry Of Summcthcld.
IIawes Lectures IN Young Men
Iinsevs Lectures to Middle aged. ..
Ceqoy's Evidences, Doctrines and Duues OF VIC '""a
Religion ,,.,.,, 81 ,,,. p,css
iI,yes' Tribute 10 Memory OF Pilgrims . 49,, -,
cxicon of Useful knowledge By the Rev w. NhDu ~ W.
Robert Halls Cospletc Works g., MI ,,,, No.,
scott Henry and CirNs Commentary on We O1 a"" No"
Testament ~
wIbur's Family Bbc.- ,.. 20. ,, q.
n will ptobably open in the course OF Ws gay ann
,oryow further supplies including some &c" "ukS, aus
snal Invoice % Choice Mu''" -"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08

DRI GOODS
ON FRIDAY next 18th instant, at 10 O'Clock at our
auction rooms, large assortment of DRY GOODS,
CUTLERY, &c; amongst which, are
- Cases light and DARK ground fancy prints
Irish linens
'Tnehams
Linen cambTic hdkfs
Verona shaws
DO crav.;s
Ladies' sill; hose
do corded dresses
White linen drilling
English bandarnah hdkfs
Ladies' and Misses sup. horskn gloves
German oznaburgs
20 bales cotton do
- brown sheetirg
Gilt and pearl buttons, int. shell combs
500 boxes cologne, in fancy bottles
Pocket, cotter, and pcnknyes, some CT
which are very fine
Andetson's best steel scissors,
Superior razOrs and cases, Pomroy's strons
Amulet Ornam- nts, looking glasses
Nests OF fancy trunks
laptuel motto tobacco JcNes
Fancy boxes Of perfumegy, tea trays
Breast pins, ivory tooth brushes
Gold color watch chains
Almond paste, and pearl powder
Shaving brushes
Fancy and Naples shaving soap
MaCassar oil, pots of bears oil
Artificial flowers, band boxes
NsNarno bonnets, &c. &c.
) d. \. * CO., Aucts.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08

The American MD dc camp OF the Grand Dakc
Constantine spoken of In the London Tunes, is not
ucptcw Of Ex-Prosidenl Monroe, but son of Tho
mas Monroe Esq. late Postmaster OF Washington
CITY He went ont To Russia under The auspices OF
Mr. Polclica, when Russian Ambassador % tins coun-
try, and successful il gaming the conid, nee of
the Emperor Alexander, who attached him his per
son during the remainder If his reign.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08

No Mistake.

NOR Judkius Ointment, prepared by Judkns him
II seD apply to me, first door above the Bell Ia
vcrn where large supply Of the true and genuine
article direct from him, may always be- found.
shall not reduce the price Of this orlclc at Tcta but
to persons who may purchase 10 sell again, will sell
cow, II 6 Mc'NEMARA
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
A. L. BOTTS d CHARLES 7. BOTTS,

A. l.. BOLTS 81 CHARLES II. Bolts,
.9TTOR,NIES at L.4TV.
THNHE subscribers Will regularly attend the courts
held i'll the city of Richmond. They promise
faithful and dligcnt attention 20 any business entrus
ted to them. A. l.. BOLTS,
Gil Il Bolts.
a. l. Bolts proposes to establish in the city of
Richmond General Agency Office connection
with the practice of The Law-to collect Claims and
debsto effect sales of stock of all dcscrip-
lions, publicly loans of money,
and to dispose of the In every instance the
commissions will be moderate.
The subscriber would be glad 10 draw deeds of
conveyances, and in trust deeds to act Trustee.
Any person having claims OF a doubtful character
would do well to apply 10 him 10 have them arranged
and that If they please condtIonally-ln any matter
of difficulty able legal advice will be procured with
out additional charge.
Having an extensive acquaintance in the State,
those wishing to lend borrow sums Of money
would do well to apply TO him-ths can be done free
Of postage, and It not suitably negotiated no loss
inconvenience can be sustained. Every honorable
cxcrtIon shall BE- used and rot the most remote sqrc
haZadcd rs far as tie subscriber l. concerned in any
transaction entrusted to INN by seller or buyer, Dor
rover or lender.
Having been for The last ten years a member of
the Council of Virginia he has necessarily become
conversant with The subject Of htud cirmS for
iutiona,y serrjces-such claims VIII be attended to
for the conditions! compensation oI fourth II Oh
tanned nothing If not allowed. IN attending To- such
claims he Will be aided by gentleman of much OK
pcricnCc and who has devoted much time 10 he same.
Attached to his office will be established if desired
by the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity Read
ing Room and Exchange Office under the manage
mcnt of suitable person; and wherever agent or
ouconccr Of my description nay be employed, due
care Will DC Observed
The above establishment Will 90 into operation the
LIST Of April next carlicr-aud If so, due notice will
be givon. \. L. BOLTS.
feb Ut
SPECTACLES The subscriber mas Just rccey
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
CIRCUS.

j. At ;ln urgent request o. nauy crizCns, who
were peVent'd IT.m attending tii. rcpresertato of
I'mour the IaEiur on ltsj cy.Usug, the Managers
induced to ar tHa' Cra1duol Interesting Melo-
Drama fGrn ara Inorr /. ws.l therefore be re-
prsted s.a,n night, Jeug most positively tho last,
n'gbi O. its performances ti,s season.
EiiIS EVt. MING, MARCH 9
he performance to commence in Equestrian E%-
CTCi,gr
li'u" Master. Mr. Harrington.
iircu.cln beats nv Mr. Hess
Uora"mtnshiP, bv Young Bacon.
StiH va'it ting. Clown, Cullen.
Goa. Back Rose on IIpr-rJack
Craftsmanship, by Mr. blackburn.
A!urc OphriH wiIl perform lie part Sc Domestic.
Previous 80 the "c-fnrnar CO cf T. rcour,
ROMANO &ILI.INESP a. MR. CULLEN.
WI I'D NJ. dc. C"uG from back Ut sure m top of
circus ca the eng " Tight WIrc.tI" ,n., persons
via" ever attempted u.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
COIL COYL!! COIL -!

COAL COIL! COIL!
YHNHE Subscriber has the pleasure to inform his
III customers and the citizens generally that he is
receiving good supply of Coal by the Canal, which
will be sold at the old price of Is cents per bushe
Orders left his Office. or Coal Yard on the Dock
will be punctually attended
feb l9-Iitf PRENTIS CHUBB
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08

When election Gales g. Seaom printer, of
documents announced m the House of Rpteen aves
spontaneous aud audible cappiug heard the gallery
gIea. cNuiatou the defeat OF DyI Green
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
Tie whole Sc conclude ,y.,h Tor the 5h and "a s. ,.u,
'.'" grand. aud Interesting Nj Drama Of
a tS2ss0ss5' ice Tartar.

Il e22e0SE5' ace & 'fg3'sEgs'.
Ia which the 5eau-l'ii S,ut of Horses ii re intro
Gscod
!."nnr INA" OF ,ue Afs.au I,r'are, M Dom
Abaeicc, M.,S
Ocar. No.
Kg 9so! a c5. sn"'ai'e' >las Blackburn and n.Gs
' zs S:si @a@. .:5t .+a, Ma &.''f. -. %''."
or.cs n e,. Gaso. Hs, Blackburn g So,s a
Peters, WeIrh, Wood, &c
Description AZ Scenery, hcjds.ts s..
ACT I-ScENEI.
Grand procession OF Iyrida. the Princes OF Min
grala atcndeJ n ..ar officers and escor'
II ~ Band.
Splendid procession to Tournament, undtr 4 'r:c,n-
phal arch. cut expressly for the occasion iEIcu-h
the back otthc stage Tunour, IpnlJa. and Sc
lima, enter IN the car OF triumph, drawn By
horses three abreast. Grurd Combat ru
harscJac> with spears. and on foot with
broad swords. by the two rival Chief.
talns kcrm and Slnhallet.-Kc-
SINS horse is slam.-The great
saGagfy 90. tins noble animal
displayed IN The arJu.cs
Of death.
ACT . SCr>u :.
TimouTs bridal ehamber--The fortress bell announ-
Ces midnlglt.-hg.5s narrow escape from
the dagger OF Timour
Act 2--Sc-uc Last.
Exterior Of TlmDurss Fortress Ucs'ercd b. the
Georgians. Timour threatens the life OF Tu;llla.
To avoid ms dagger she throws hr.srlt tfum the
baiticmeuts INTO the waves of the Cnsp;au
Agb. mounted on MS cOurser piun."s n, wg'-F
and T, s'u"s L. mother.
The morse Is anti. Gasang W The surprising
w y II + Il FALL!!
With IorIlIa mounted On las back, accompanied Jy
Agib
General combat Of horse and foot, The horses
s,orln,ag the Caetie! Urged by their riders the
noble lH.ma!s leap against the wal; and with
tie assistance OF the Ba'terng Ram
force the barrier. The piece con
cudas with the overthrow OF
Y.m0uT the preservation
Of Ipr!lGa.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
BY DAVkNPORT, ALIEN g. co.
GROCERIES.

On THURSDAY next, 10th INST, at 10 O'Clock
at Cur Auction Store,
- Ihds Y. O. sugars
10 do ST.. CrolX do
10 boxes loaf do
6 hhds n. l. rum
80 bb's do
GOO bags Porto Rico green coffee
80 boxes sperm candles
- DO young Tyson teas
- gr casks Malaga wine
10 aids rye whiskey
- Jokes lemons
ID ebls cordial
10 Lids w mo,asses
And o,icr goods expected in time.
MATS d 4. &; Co. Aucts
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY

BY OTIS, DUNLOP s. CO.
GROCERIES ar AUCTION.
On TUESDAY next, the 9Th inst, at 10 O'Clock,
wll be sold at our Auction Store, without reserve
large and general assortment of prime Groceries.
mar o. ID az co Aucts.
Large Sale ofDry Goods, Hard Ware, House
Keeping Articles, Jewelry, &c.
THIS EVENING, at bali past 6 O'Clock.
III he Store T.. Street, three doors ADORE The
Bel Tarern.
We shall sell great variety of Goods, including
almost every article in the Dry Goods, Hard Ware
Jewe!ry and Ciothl"g line. In the assortment arc
many new, rich aud very fashionable articles, well
WORTHY o. the attention of dealers and housekeepers
The sale will be- continued in the Evening. com
at half past o'clock.
Terms-approved endorsed notes at 90 DAYS for
sums 100; four months for all sums over $500
~ The goods sold at previous sales, are ready for
delivery this day
mar g If f. 81 A. HUBBARD, Auct'rs.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08

A Good assortment OI iNiii|cS' iust iS,'''' ~
~ mar o J II. NASH.
TATALOGUE NO. 2-Memors Of DR., Akin,
~ Beattie's Essays
Cobbetts Letters
ijosden's Memoirs of kembc.
British Cicero
Mechanics Magazine
Dallas's Rccolectons of Lord Byron
Be,gers's Memoirs of Ann Boeync
harrington & Beufay on the North Pole
Adams History OF New England
Campaign in the Carolinas
Iiollingbroke's Voyage to DemarAra
Allison on L aste
Analytical Outlines of the English Language, by John
Lewis
Ferguson's Rome, vols in one
Memoirs of Moreau -,
Biograph4 Dramatrca, or Companion for the RAY
House
Cowper's Private Correspondence
ENGLAND, by Hume Smolictt and Bssclt
"Reminiscences of Thos Dihdcn
biography of ilIustrious and celebrated females Of all
ages and countries
Claiborne's Notes ON the war IN the South
Goldsmh's Rome
Do Greece
Gibbons Rome
Mills History of Chvalry
Works of Chas Churchill for sale, unusually low. at
the bookstore Of X. ID. SANAh1'
mar
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-08
NOTICE,
New Books ut Nash's.

New BOOkS Ut NaSh
'5NHE Heiress of Brugess-a Novel by the
- author of Traits OF Travel, sc.
The History Of Mechanically II. c. Grattan,
being 9Th vol. Cabinet History
Croly's Life of George IN-bclng 9Th number
Family Library.
Tales of n Grandfather-bcing Stories taken from
the History of France by Sir Walter Scott, in . vol
No. XIV February MOI of the American Journal
of the Medical Sciences
No. vi, vol G, [Decembcr numberl Franklin Jour
,,l-E,r aaIe al NASHIS Book Store. mar ,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-06
MARRIED.

In this town on Sunday evening last, by the
Rev. mr.. Choulos, mr.. Alexander Barker, TO
miss Frances Almy, daughter Of the late iona.
than Almy, Esq Of this town.
On "Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. mr..
Tucker, mr.. John E. GofY to miss Harriet G.
Tew, daughter Of the late Capt Henry Tew,
Jun. Of this town.
At the Friends Meeting House in Portsmouth
on Wednesday last, Joseph .1nthony to Ruth
Hathaway, all Of Middletown.
A. Tiverton on the Goth ult. mr.. Christopher
Manchester TO Miss Betsey Sawyer, of Little.
Compton.
At Philadelphia on tho 25th ult. Andrew Jack.
son, Esq. adopted son IF the President of tho
United States, TO miss Sarah Yorkc, daughter OF
the late Peter Yorks, Esq.
A. Nantucket mr.. William p. Harris to miss
Lydia X. Mscey.
DIED, M ~
In this town on Thursday last, Capt. Jonathan
Heath, aged ~ years.
On Saturday night last, suddenly ,oftbe Group,
Abby. daughter ofC Capt Joseph Crandail, aged
o years.
AT Ports,nouth on Sunday morning last, mr.
Darius Hall, son Of mr. David Hall, In the 23d
ysar Of his sgs.-lis. was a promising young
man..
Al Providsncs on Sunday last, Con. David
Thomas, sged 20 years, formerly Of New York
IN which State he held tho Offices Of Comptroller,
member Of Congress, &c.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-06
ARRIVED.


Thursday, Dec. i.-Brig Frances g. III.
len. Dackray, fin. Baltimore for Porllsnd.
Schr, James Barber, Kelly, fin. Providence
for Philadelphia.
Sloop Argo, Stewart, I'm. do. for New
. Sloop Mary Nichols, Spencer, I'm. Eas,
Greenwich for Nantucket.
Sloops n. England, Church, fm. N. Y. for
Providence; Venus. Child, do. do.
Sloop Hero, Read, fin. Bristol for N. York
Soop Aurora, Brightnan, FIN. Providence
Tor Westport.
Sloop Mechanic, Forrest, FIN. Boston for
Bridgeport.
sloop George, Thrusher, FIN. Taunton for
Norfolk.
:. Schr. Bellslc, Luther, fin. Addison FOR N.
York.
FaIDAr.-sloop Eienon, Baker, fun. Al
bany.
Sloop Gov. Gibbs, Dennis. fm. Albany for
Providence.
SAruRpAY-Schr. Adventurer, Churchill,
FIN. bingham. for N. York
Schr. Hydaspe, Arey, fm. Alexandria for
Newburyport.
.Sshr. Sophronia, Atwood, FIN. Philsdel.
phid.
Schr. Eliza Hand, Harding, fm. Alexandra
| for Providence.
Schr. Ann Maria, Sears, FIN. Boston, for do
Sloop James Monroe, Dexter, FIN. Roches
ter.
Sloop b ID, Jones, West, fm. New Bedford
| SUNDAY--Schr. John, Groves, I'm. Dresden
for Fall River, with loss of deck load.
Schr. Volani, Howland, I'm. Providence
for Dennis. a.
Sloop Eliza Nichols, Swift, I'm. N. Bedsor,
! Tor ~ ~. v@.t
Sloop Pilgrim, Rider, FIN. Sandwich
Slsop A. N. P. Hammond fm Rochester
Sloop Nancy, Lambert, fm. Sandwich.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Ann Gadsdcn, Nor,ham, for Cadiz, saile'
from London previous to Oct. l7th.
Brig Fame, Vinson, for Matunsas, sailed fron
Havana Nov. 10Th.
/ At New. Orleans Nov. 10Th, Brig Juno, May
borry, from Havana. lfth, Selr. Pocahontas
Bailey, do.
The Shop Canton Grape, Godfrey, from thi
port for New.York, went ashore in the gale q
the gid nt, on Gardner Island nd-crew aud caI
go saved, vessel lost.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-06

..,c CO. the oven, and returned, and Gov
ssa ssaa w;th cloaks,and fianneIs. After pre-
barring the steak lac placed 1t at the door
&c Tho oven, which was Immediately o.
~ uened. and the lurid and glaring appear
ance of its atmosphere threatened in
slant death 20 any-living thing that should
dare 10 encounter it. Mr.. p. however
stopped Mons. C. and requested to be al
lowed to accompany him. Mons. Y: de.
clined, but told him he might walk IN Y
he pleased. Mr.. p. coolly walked m' ano
seated himself on the iron CHAIR IN '"e
back part of the oven but as ne nau no
prepared himself with wrappers ne s'a'o
but about one minute. The door was was
shut, and the Thermometer stooc at oDo
He describes the sensation as Deing ina
80 burning heat upon the face for thu
6rst moment; after that, the persp'ratio'
started, and it was comparatively com
Portable. rs :,
THE moral from all this is, that TIT
feats of Mons. G. are real. They ar
practical illustrations ofsome ofthe mos
beautiful theories in chemistry; a scienc'
in which Mr.. p. is an adept, both sneor
etically and practically. But enough 10
the present. Perhaps we~ shall nav
something more to say on another occa
sion.-[Journal of COmmerce.J
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-06

BENZ. FRANK.IN, Capt. f. S. BUNKER.
BosToN, (" WM.CoMsToCK.
PREsIDENT, +" X. =. BUNKER,
THE respective Companies having form
l. ed DAILY Line between Providence,
Newport. and New York will continue iun
ming in the following order;--
The BENZ, FRANKLIN and PRESI
DENT leoyes Providence at l2 a'sle;sk, NJ,
day and Saturday, Of each week.
The BOSTON viii leave Providence at
l2 O'clock NJ. on Monday, Dec. !5th, Friday
9th. Wednesday 18th, Monday 18th, Friday
Odd, Wednesday 2Slh Leaves New. York
at r. NJ. on Friday, Dec. Cd, Wednesday
9Th, Monday i2th. Friday 10Th, Wednesday
2lst, Monday Goth, Friday 30h.
The regular hour ofstarliog from Provi
dence, is, in future, at ~ o'clock NJ. and from
! New. York at ] o'clock p. NJ.
These splendid Steam Packets are each
propelled by two separate low pressure En-
gincs, of great power and heavy copper
boilers. Of the most approved constructions.
| The Boats will tonch at the long wharf in
Newport, TO receive and land Passengers, as
| heretofore.
Dec. Il, 1881.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-06

Court of Probate, Middleton, .Nop. 81, 1881,
NNTlIEREAS the Executors first account
wv on the estate of JosEPH CoceEsuALL
laie of nddletown, deceased, was this day
presented for examination and allowance
IL is ordered, that the consideration Thereof
be referred TO a Court of Probate to be hold
on NJ the TOWN. House, in Mid'lleiown, or
The Sd Monday in Dec. next, at j o'cloek,p,m
and that a copy VI This order be published
successive weeks in the r |. Republican,
that all persons interested may appear at said
Time and place and be heard. by order,
WILLIAM SMITH Probate Clerk.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-06

OctcDer ", 1901.
TyNIIE House Of Representatives, by rcs"-
II luton of the 9TH Of Nay iSsD, directed
the Secretary Of tho Treasury 10 collect and
Isommunica,e to the House, such informa,iop.
and report his views on the same, 90, in hs.
opinion, may be useful and important to Con-
gress, in enacling regulations for the navgs-
lion Of steam boats or steam. vessels, with
view to guard against ihe ,dangers arising
from the bursting Of their boilers.
! Such measures were accordingly taken, ~
| were thought best csiculated TO obtain the
requisite nformuiion.s But, although some
highly interesting and valuable commnnics-
lions have beepreceived, tkeDepariment has
not succeeded in collecting .he facts sufficient
flo enable il to hlhl The s-directiaas OF the
IHouse. ~. er.l. I. tse. ~
( In consideration, therefore sof the difficulty
tof oblpiuing the requisite information, by any
means within the power. Of. the Department,
and Of the deep interest which the community.
and more especially those engaged in steam
navigation have in the subject, II is Thought
best 10 make this public application 10 all who
may be nble, and are disposedto promote tho
benevolent object Of the resolution.
Il Accidents like those, which II is the desire
of the House to prevent, have, unfortunately,
been 80 numerous, that many persons will
have il in their power TO state the causes and
q circumstances OF such casualties; and these
collected from various parts Of the Vnion.
cannot fail to DO highly useful.
l. With view TO assist in giving that infor-
nation precise and explicit character, tho
following queries were prepared -
I " ~ not intended, however, to confne il h
The points presented to them, or To the form
of communication which they may seem '"
indicate. On the contrary, the Department
will be happy 10 receive any information with
.. in the scope Of the resolution, and commoni.
c a,ed in such manner ss the writer may ls
pleased to employ; M
ltis desirdSS..cc- ..aat commune a,,ons on ,hi.
I subject should DO transmitted by the first vi
: December, or early as may be thereafter.
l.OUlS.McLEAH.
Seerstary ofthe Treasury.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-12-06

A letter from a gentleman in Kentucky to
his friend in Baltimore, giving an acc cunt of
the election of Mr.. Clay 10 the Senate, under
date Of Nov. II. mentions the following cir.
cumstances,, which are not unintcfestinR
"Col. r. NJ. Johnson gave pnrty last eve.
ming in honor Of hs vote, and one was given
on The part Of Mr.. Clsy's friends. Mr.. Clay,
as well as many of his friends, attended the
Colonel's in the forepsr Of the evening. and
at about half pact seven, the rooms Of Mr.
Clay were opened. and all made their appear
ance there. The asperties Of long engcn.
dered party feeling socmcd to have passed
s~sy, sud the utmost harmony prevailed