The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-07-31

MMtNy Nv v1nt"e otuto kIs%oH.--h ~ ~"
days since. tho officers ofthe State Prison IL
Maine were Uniformed by on Of the coosicts
that about ~ Of tho prisoners had foIned I
plan to rush out, when they had done worI
for the day, armed with their sledges ant
hammers, and while some were making theiI
way through the yard fence the others were
10 gain the walk on the other side of the fence
attack the guard house, murder the guard
and defend themselves until they could 90.
cape. On the evening when il was under.
stood the plan was to be put into execution,
the warden, with q number Of others with
rifles, prepared for the occasion, concealed
themselves in the guard house and awaited
the attack. NJ.
When the Prison Horn sounded, instead Of
dropping their hammers as usual, and as
they were commanded to do by one Of the
officers, who had the hardihood to 20 among
them as usual, they formed themselves into
bank and rushed towards the barrier with
the utmost fury, brandishing their slodges,
apparently resolved TO executes their purpose
at any risk. At III 10 crisis the warden and
hls party discovered themselves, presented
their arms, and order them to stop. They
were 90 completely surprised that they obey
ed instantly and ranged themselves upon
the steps that led to the prison, a. directed,
except Jones, who stood and openly deied
the warden and dared him to FIRE.
Mr.. Miller gave him TING for reflection, and
assured him he would shoot him IL he did not
comply, and accordingly discharged his piece At
him loaded with two balls. both of which took
effect, ono passed through zach leg, below the
knee, without Breaking the bone The despe-
rate villain sustained himself few moments and
then fell His associates, alarmed at the fate of
their leader, now sued for mercy, and were
marched 10 the Prison and locked up intheif'
cells Jones spirit was still unconqpered, and
It was not until the surgeon, Or. Ludwig, 70
marked for the purpose Of seeingthe effect, that:
he would he obliged to have both legs amputat.
Cd, that his stern spirit yielded, and no burst into
tears. His wounds were dressed, and -he is do.
ing well.-Salem Mercury.
FROM MExrco:-The ship Virginia, at
New York sailed from Vera Cruz on
the 2d'inst, We learn that ST. Anna
was in the city, but would depart on the
4th to join his army near Xalaps. The
latter place remained ip possession Of
the government troops, under command
Of General Calederon; who were, how
ever, in a bad condition, but had the ad-
vantage in artillery. A suspension Of
hostiities was agreed upon about the
middle Of June, but itswas expected the
contest would he renewed on the arrival
|ofSt. Anna.at Xnlapa.
A small squadron Of armed. vessels
belonging torhe government, which had
put to sea from Sisal had put back to
A'at port, consequence Of bad wealth.
er. One Of these vessels, a brig of war,
had been taken pos,cssion-ofby sub
ordinate officer. while the principal was
on shore, who closed. the hatches upon
the trooT sin the hold, slipped the cables
brought the vessel into Vera Cruz, and
surrendered it to St. Anna.
On Monday last. an animal war seen, BY.
some persons ON the beach, swimming down
the current. They followed in boat for
the purpose Of saving the asIinIai, h~viny fuT-
nished themselves with cordto seixe hold
oft. but after having passed it round its
neck. thry were much surprised 10 find that
they had IN do with one OF ferceious nature.
1t attacking and nearly up setting the boat
more than once, and the persons in the boat
not having FIRE arms. had nm other resource
but tn drown the animal, which they effected
with considerable difficulty. On bringing
their prize TO the shore it was asceftained TO
be an .4merfcnm panther, measuring feet
long. more thsn feet high, and its tail "a
feet long. His long claws and his teeth prov.
ed that the animal was aged. IL 10 now at
Mr. Cajefan's Museum in ST. Paul street,
Montreal Gazette.