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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

Asthc siege Of Namur by king William,
m ensign, called Robert Cornelius, was
observed 10 sllew more than common bra
very. This person, after having received
several wounds, being carried to be. dress.
ed by tho surgeons, was discovered TO be
&women. The novelty wus so great and
30 surprising 10 many in the nrmy, who had
seen her bravery on that and other occa
isions, that il soon came to the kings ear,
who had the curiosity 10 see so extraordin.
.ary warrior. The. account she gaye oi
herself was very particular; she affirmed
that she-wts born Of Dutch parents, who,
20 prevent the loss OF q small annuity,
which they wers to enjoy on the birth ofs
male child, had caused her to be christen-
1. cd as boy, and bred her up as such TO an
advanced age. before they thought fl 10
.intrust even herself with the secret. A
mong other diversions, suitable 10 her sup.
posed sex, she had learnt TO beat drum,
and at last listed herselfss q soldier. This
adventurous female, who began, il seems,
with taking fancy TO that instrument OF
noise. was soon after made sergeant, and
after that an ensign She had becn in
many actions, undiscovered. ss she said,
tAl his occasion. After the peace Of Rvs
, WICK. she had q pension given her in En-
gland; she was at that time married tc one
or her comrades, and lived with her hus
: band in Chelsea college.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
200 dollars
RE w RID

IN Te,on Connt IL, Ne'cport, Feb z, 1891.
NTHEREAS an attempt was made on tho
Wv night Of the 30th ultimo to set fire to
tho Dwelling House in Broad street the res
idence Of mr.. Thomss G Pitman, jr. which
was fortunately discovered in time TO save the
building from destruction. For. the purpose
Of bringing to punishment the perpeirator or
perpetrators of 80 daring an outrage, the
TOWN COUNCIL, of said town hereby Of
fer Reward Of TWO HUNDRED DOL.
LARS, to be paid on informa ton and prose
cendiaries. Ordered that the foregoing be
published in the Herald Of the Times, X. l.
Republican, and Newport Mercury. By order
B Ii. HowLAHD, Clerk.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

The following extract from Lord Byron's
Diary. lms n moral:--"Went tn, bed, and
slept dreamlessly, but not refreshngly. A.
woke--and up an honr before being called;
bnt dawdled three hours in dressing.
When one subtracts from Life, infancy
(which is vcgetatonJ- sleep, eating and
swilling --butoning and unbnttuning--
how much remains Of downright existence
The summer Of dormonsc."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

The Savannah Republican OF the 2Sth
ult. says:--" We were shown piece of
Gold in its original state, taken from the
mine of Mr.. Powell, in Ilaversham county,
which weighs two hundred and twenty Sc
ven dwts. nineteen grains"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

The steamer Boston, now building in
New York for the New.York and Provi
dencc Line, is to be a first rate boat abou,
400 tons, built Olive oak, locust and cedar.
with two copper boilers, secured so that
in case of accident, the passengers will be
perfectly cafe II is expected she will
cost $4,000, and 60 into the line in July.
Boston pstriot
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

We have been showed specimen or
window blinds manufactured by Mr.. Viii.
liam Cooke, Washington street, one for
the inside is called the Spring barrel, and
is so framed as 10 wind up in case at the
top without the least difficulty, and with
the smallest possible exertion of strength.
The outside blind is so formed as to shut
out the sun, and admit the air, and at the
sane time, in a great measure exclude ex.
ternal observation. We should think they
would both be found very convenient, end
may be made ornamental. N. Y. Gaz.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
lLEGHORN e. NAvARINO
BOnnets.
AMERICA, RUSSIA & ENGLISH
as Duck.

All Of the above g GODS will be sold
at very email advance, for cash. or short
'crcdit. His old customers and the public
are requested tocsll without delay, and ex
anime for themselves.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

"A nsw ,oay TO be Sared--A Methodist
preacher. not hundred. miles from How.
len. in the county Of York, (EngJ when
readinga notice after The sermon, respect.
ing the rectting Of the pews in tho chapel,
4aid that, in order to persons being saw
I'd, it is absolutely necessary that he
should "pay" for pew or sitting in some
place of Worship" for added he, show
can any one cxpcc! to bc saved under n
Gospel, unless he "pays" towards the sup
port Of that Gospel ?"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
FEBRUARY 18th.
JAMES xEAMMOND'S
CIRCULA7IN LIBRARY.

sN RECENT ADDITIONS, VIZ.
2l34 Mohammcd.--The life Of Mo-
hammed; founder Of the reIig-
ion of Islam, and of the empire
of the Saraccns, by the Rev.
George Bush, A. MI vol.
2I35 France in lS20-30 by Lady Nor
gan, author Of France lin l6l6)
&c. &c. France is acquainted
with her rights, and well knows
how to defend them Fay
etie.-2 vols.
2l36 Apician Morsels; or tales illus
tiating the veritable science of
the mouth vol.
2l37 Witchcraft.--Letters on Demon
ology and Witchcraft, address
sed to j. G.. Locl<hart Esq. by
Sir Walter Scott vol.
l2l36 Heart.-Journal Of the Heart,
edited by the authoress of"Flirt-
ation," 'sOut Of the abundance
of the heart the mouth speak
etb."--l vol.
2l39 DE L'Orme---by the author of
"Richclieu," and 'sDarnley."-
2 vols.
2l40 Sanfords-The Sanfords, or
Home Scenes--2 ypls.--"Re-
ligion (practised) will do great
things.-It will always make the
bitter waters Of Marah whole
some and palatable.
l2l4l Eng!and.-TheC Cabinet History
of England by the Righ, Hon.
Sir James Macintosh, Nj. p.
3 vols.
2l42 Water Witch, The Water Witch
or the Skinner of the Seas, a
tale by the author Of the Pilot,
Red Rover &c. &c.-2 vols.
2l43 Tales of my Landlord-second
series-yiz. The Heart of Mid
Lothian-revised and corrected
with a general prefacs--an in
PRODUCTION, and notes historical
and illustrative by the author,
2 vols.
2l44 Separa;ion.--The Separation, a
novelty the authoress of"Flirt-
ation"-2 vols.
2l45 Polar Seas and Regions; Mar
rativc of discovery and adyon-
turc in the Polar Seas and Re-
gion, with illustrations of their
Climates, Geology, and Natu-
raj History ; and an account of
the Whale Fishery, by Profes-
sor Leslie, Professor Samcson,
and Hugh Murray, Esqs. +. r..
S. Ell vol.
2l46 Dyspepsia-A full and accurate
account of the new method OF
curing Dyspepsia discovered
and practised by 0. Halsted
with some observations ON dis
eases of the digestive organs.--
l-vol.
2l47 Byron-The Life ofLord Byron
by John Gait, Esg.-I vol.
2S7 Heber--The Life Of Reginald
Heher ID. ID. Lord Bishop of
Calcutta, by his widow-with
selections from his correspon-
dence, unpublished poems and
private papers together with a
journal of his tour i'm Norway,
Sweden, Russia, Hungary and
Germany, and a History of the
the Cossacks-2 vols.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

VALUE OF ILL HEALTH. A man, nam
ed Martin, who had been sentenced TO
death in France, was respited for much
longer than the usual time, owing TO The
bad state of his health, the officers Of she
prison having officially stated, '-that his life
would be endangered by bringing him out
TO execution,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
TO THE AFFLICTED.
DIR. Hull's
YRUNNEN.

A general assortment Of this valuable
a instrument 10 just received end for
sale at the sign OF the GOOD SAMARI-
TAS 80 door south Of Markes.square.
Sizes adapted TO oil ages from the in
'ant OF three months, the most corpulent
OF adult age may be had, and Dr.. MooR.,
will give any advice that may be dssirsd
relstive TO the use of the instruemsnt, and
the beet mode adjusting IL.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

According to the criminal code Of Chi
ma, they oiien doom the offender to be tried
for so mnny hours, and exposed in pnn-
ful position, his knees pressed mp TO his
chm; "this fsai& wag, looking at u p'in,
ofit) cannot be a Chi't.ease punishment"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
At a late trial at Lockport. Of Elisha Ad.

At a late trial at Lockport. OF EIisha Ad.
ans, OF the charge Of having been concern.
ed in the abduction of William Morgan,
the jury, after having been out from Satur.
day to Monday, conld not agree. Upon
examination il was found there were eley.
en- for verdict Of guilty, and one for an
ocquitta. The dissenting juryman is said
in the Albany Evening Journal to have
been q mason; and upon being questioned
as to the ground Of his disagreement with
the rest of The jury, no said he did not be-
lieve the testimony. The jury were dis,
missed, and we presume another trial must
take place.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

TaG ExAcr CoAcHsAr.--The late lea
der Of the Northern Circuit was employed,
some time before he left il, in IN action q.
gs,nst the proprie,ors Of the Rockingham
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
HIGHLY IMP oRTANT
AFFLICTED

HVHE extensive demand for ANDEH~
i SONS COUGH DROPS and PNc-
TORAL POWDERS a. prepared BY James
Mellen e. Co. have enabled the proprietors 70
reduce the price very much 10 Druggists and
also the retail price to 30 cents Tor the small.
and s5 cents for the largo bottles. From an
extensive use for IA years past. they have
proved to DO one Of the most valuable renee
dies ever yet discovered for the cure sf
Coughs Colds and other affections Of the
breast and lungs leading to ConsumptIons.
Thousands have experienced the happy effects
Of this Healing Baisam, and many cf The
highest respectability have voluntarily given
! each Bottle, that will satisfy every anprcju-
diced mind that the most extraordinary and
unexpected cures have been performed by the
use of this medicine in cases of long standing.
in which other medicine had produced No
favorable effects, and where the most skilfut
Physicians had given them up as hopeless it
is not pretended that they are an iufalIibls
cure in all cases, but Of such AZ are ineursbls,
there are but few cases Of Coughs or ewes
seated Consumptions, bat may be relieved By
timely use Of this Healing Balsum. Each
large Bottle contains about 70 d0ses, which
shows them TO be an unusually cheap nedS-
cine considering their virtues.
NEW GER RIIFICA IElS
MS 10 W CcItiy tudS TIE sVuoCIIU0I wa
brought very low by splitting of blood, attsn-
ded with cough and catarrh, and that moth
ing afforded mo real relief until commenced
taking Andersons Cough Drops, tho use Of
which were the means in the hand Of God Of
restoring me again To comfortable state Of
health
And do further certify that tho sifs Of
Mr.. Nathan Hnntington, living in the sans
place, was aaiciod with a very bad cough for
| d number Of years, and in 1928 she was reduce
ed so low that il was thought she must soon
be in her grave. as she was scarcely able to
walk from her bed TO tho fire, when she COM
menced taking Andefson's Cough Drops, the
use Of which, in short time 90 far restored
her, that she was soon able TO do good days
work. can chcerfully recommend tkis
medicine TO the public.
PHILO JUpSON, Pastor Of the Church in
Ashford.
ashford Conn Sept. 25, 1924.
! OAUT1ON.-Bepare If Connfs!fexs.
! Every purchaser who values health will
observe that each genuine bottle we sell has
ANDERSON'S COUG n DROPS, prepared
by J. MELLEN, stamped in the glass, and
that each Of the directions are signed in writ
ing, JAS MELLEN. ExaG,ine before you
pure chase, as there are a number Of spurious
kinds in market. similar in appearance bus
ve,1 different in their effects. For saio by
S. w. VINSON.
Druggist. Newport, No "a, Thames Street,
corner Of Stevens's wharf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

JEWETTs CER.iTE OR BURN S.5LpE.
Jewe,ts Cerate 10 peculiarly naleulated C,e
Burns and Scnlds; Il Immediately slIays tho
heat, giving case 10 the wound, and IL eon.
Hstantly applied ill the parts are healed, thers
will no scar or Iedness remain, except in cx.
tremc cases, where the wound has been made
unusually deep. II is therefore recommended
as the most safe and speedy cure for burns and
scalds ,I.l tf 90
The above Medicine IL sold Al the sign ee
the GOOD SAMARITAN, three ioors south
OF Market Square, and at =. w. yIN6ON6s
corner of Stevens wharf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
ARCHIBALD MUNRO
South Hing RI. Union Bank Building
Offers for sale,
WINES.

w 4N 6Sy
Bottled and draughf,
Madeira { March x Co.and Oliveira's brand
Brown Sherry Sicily Madeira, Marseilles Ma.
deira, Tenerine, Malaga Sherry, Port, Gala
brian, CIaret, Hoe, Ssutern, &c. &c.
TEAS. Imperial, Gunpowder, Hyson,
Young Hyson, Tonkay, Hyson Skin, Pou.
LIQUORS. Brandy, (Outard Dupuy &
Co. and Wcis brands,) Scheidam Gin, St
Croix and Jamaica Rum Curacon, Martinico
and other Cordials.
FRUIT. Bunch Museatel and bloom,
Raisins, Grapes, Almonds, Madeira and Bra
zil Nuts. currants. Figs, Citron, &c.
PRESERVES. Anehovies, Caprss
SUNDRxES.
Nutmegs, cloves, mace, pimento, pepper
cassia, cinnamon, SUGARs--loaf, lump
white, brown, New Orleans, and chrystal
lied. Soda, wine, and butter crackers
rice, buck wheat, macnbesu. rappee and
Scotch Snuff; P. A. l.. and r. s. G. I'obac
CO.
Hibbert's Brown Stout, at. & pt bottles
American Porter. do. DO.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
ELTXYR PECTORALE!


For The cure of Coughs. Colds, .qsidmds.
Cniiarrh, aud all affections ofMs Lungs.
VNiilS most valuable Medicine, tho discov-
Il cry Of which originated from long expe.
rience in the study Of Medicine, is entitled 10
confidence from the circumstance that il was
used in the practice Of a regular well bred
physician, number Of wears; and was oi3ared
to the public after much solicitation and from
The benevolent wish to alleviate aon,r of the
sufferngs inherent 10 our nature. Unlike
most Medicines Of the day, there is no auack-
cry about il, ast the testimony Of Physicians
who know it will prove.
The Joilo,cing interesting extract of a hitter
from the Rer Z. L. Bascom, sriK be Of
serrice 10 those ioho wish TO fud the most
ualuotle Medicine for lung complaints.
To DR. VARS
In gratitude to you, and benevolence tow.
ards numerous class Of the public, who liko
myself have been, or now are, afflicted with
Consumpiive complaints, would address 10
you the following statement Of facts. was
early subject TO Cough, which at times oc-
casioned the raising Of much blood, In NAV
last. was attacked with much hoarsoness. a
most distressing cough. severe pain in the
side and breast, which obliged mo 10 suspend
my public labors. ! received some relief
from medical advice, but the difficulties still
continued. In July last (from the rcccommen.
dalion ofa fricnd) procured n bottle OF tho
"EIIxIR PEcToRALE," and had not taken moro
than 100 drops before felt essentially reliev-
ed have now used between 2 and bottles.
and find myself fully recovered. As yet feel
no symptom Uf tho return Of my former CON-
plant, and can now say, what could sessee-
y say before for thirty years, AN wxLL
With sincere gratitude.
EZEKIEL l. BASCOM.
Ashby, Mass.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
S. w. VINSON.

Druggist. Newport, No "a, Thames Street,
corner OF Stevenss wharf
Where may be had all kinds Of medicines
and drugs ofthe best quality. and at tho lowe
est rate-as usual.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

- For Sale.
!!i! That Valuable real estate sit.
sls nate in Washington street, on
the Point, and now occupied by the sub
scrber. The above estate is cligibly and
pleasantly situated, with good water privi
leges for building wharf, &c. and is alto.
gcther desirable place for person en-.
gagged in commercial pursuits. For fur
ther particulars inquire Of
JOSEPH II. HAYDEN,
on the premises.
Newport. Feb. "a.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

hundred acres oI good Iahd, with bhldings
in good order, well watered, and about
acres of orchard of grated fruit SAT-
premises is u suitable place for stcre an,
coffee house. For further particular,
look for yourself, and apply to the subscr!
her on the premises.
PELEG SANFORD.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

gx=-A A farm in MidjIetown a
f bout four miles from Newport
!s!,MSS on the East road, leading to the
.hs4Ase$M Stone Bridge, containing one
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

Newport, Feb. "a.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-21

~ We are requested to ANNOUNCE Col: jobs
ssox, of Prince William County, as Candidate &c
renrescnt the counties of Prince William. Loudoun ana
Fairfax. in the next Congress of the United States
r We are requested to announce CHARLES
Fyxrus MERCER as candidate for reelection in the
Congressional District composed OF the Counties OF
Prince william, Loudoun, and Fairfax.
~ We are authorized to announce JOHN ..
BAnsora as candidate for reelection to Congress,
for the District composed of Fsuquer and CuIpePer.
To- We are requested to announce GEORGE
CRIcHEsrEa as candidate to represent the County OF
Fairfax in the next General assembly.
~ We are requested to announce JOSEPH
w. CuIss as candidate represent the District com
posed of King George Lancaster. &c &c IN .he neH'
Congress "Hf
NJ We are authorized to announce }. NJ.
Patton as candidate to represent the Counties OF
spo,tsylvanis, Louisa Orange, and Asdison' III the
next Congress
N1 We are authorized to announce JOHN
TALIArEnRo as candidate to represent the District
composed Of King George, Lancaster Richmond NC
in the next Congress.
r We are requested to announce WILLIAM
SDASiEL as candidate to represent the County OF
Fairfax in the next General Assembly.
~ Henry FAIRFAX is candidate Tor uie
sursges of the voters Of Fairfax County, at the next
election of Delegates to the Assembly.
" We are requested to announce SPENCER
MorrHuM DALI e candidate to represent the County
of Fairfax in the next Legislature.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-21
Olney's school Geography
AND ATLAS.

PRACTICAL system Of Modern Geographic
n UT view ofthe present state OF the word, SIM
nii6.d and adapted to the capacity of youth. Con
tanning numerous tables. exhibiting the divisions set
,lements population. extent, lakes, canals. and the
various institutions of the United States and Europei
the dferer, forms of govcrnmt MI prevailing regohs'
and the latitude and longitude of the principle places
on the globe. Embellished with numerous engrar'ngs
of manners, customs, &c. b. J. Olney.
Accompanied by an IMPROVED ATLAS beaut'
fully colored; containing.
/. A map of the World. a chart OF the World
s. A map Of North America. A map of the United
states. S A map of Few England. 6. map OF the
Middle and part Of the Southern States T. A map OF
Ohio and lndisna 8 map of South America. 9, A
map OF Europe 10. map of Asia. H. map OF
Africa -. chart. Exhibiting, on a new plan the
comparative size of the present empires. Kingdoms.
states, with their forms Of government and number
of square miles, the population of the principal c,''es
and towns the width Of the oceans, the length Of ri
vers, seas lakes, gulfs bays sounds, &c the length
and height of mountains, the length OF days anu
nights in the different attitudes, and embracing the re,
cent discoveries Of Parry, Franklin, CiaPperton ana
others
Received and for sale by
June 14-dl0t DAVID MAXIM.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-21
Office Of the Chesapeake g. Ohio Canal Compcn5

WAsHINGToN,. June "a, 1881.
NOTICE is hereby given. that an instalment Of
~ dollars and fifty cents per share (being the 2l'
instanent) every share Of stock in the Chesspe's
aud Ohio Canal Company, is required TO be paid ont
s,h day of September next; and further sum Of i'
dollars and fifty cents per share beng the 22d at
ment) on The 1st day of November next; which inst
ments must be paid to the credit Of the ChesapeiN
and Ohio Canal Company, to the Cashier or other o.
Ger OF either of the lowing Banks, viz;
The Branch Bank Of the United States a. VS.
ington;
The Bank Of Washington, at Washington,
The Patriotic Bank Of Washington, do
The Bank Of the Metropolis, do
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank, at George
The Bank of Alexandria, at Alexandra,
The Bank Of Potomac, do
The Farmers Bank of Alexandra, do
The Mechanics Bank Of Alexandria, do
The Hagerstown Bank, in fIsgerstown.M Nd.
The Branch of,le Valley Bank, in Charlestown'
and
The Branch of the Valley Bank. in T.eesburg,H
by order of the President and Directors
JOHN 7. lNGLb,
Clerk Ches. & Ohio Canal Comrsr!
jy -1awtlstNov
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-21
: Economy tie sarest Road 10 WEAL1H"
Renoyating and Coat Dressing.

ysygE subscriber returns his thanks to his friends and
L the public for the liberal encouragement he has
received snI informs them that he still continues to
esn and dress Cloth Coats, Pantaloons, &c OF all CO.
lors on an entire plan, and without injury to the
.bana ofthe collars, &c Spots, grease, &c. removed,
and the original gloss restored to the cloths and should
he fail in giving satisfaction charge will be made
The work can be left with Mr. J. w. Smith. at MIR s.
Isasc's Tailoring Establishment, King street, OF WIN
the subscriber at Mr. Greeus Chair Factory, opposite
Newton's Franklin House Hotel.
Repairing attended TO. A. LhNhoNo'
S-2awtf