The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-05-01

has received patronage so unexampled
that more than seven thousand copies ore now
distributed weekly through oil parts of the
United States. This fact, which has no par.
lallel in the annals Of the periodical press,
will show tho high estimation in which tho
COURIER ia every where held; and that the
same ratio Of increase will continue, NAV
fairly be presumed, inasmuch as since the
commencement Of the present month, nearly
one thousand new names have been added TO
the subscription list.
The COURIER possesses advantages over
ell other weekly newspapers. Iis immense
size admits of the greatest possible variety.
and its contents furnish on extensive, useful.
novel, entertaining and instructive miscellany,
comprising the dtieren, branches Of popular
literature, such as Tales, Poetry, Eesays,
Criticisms, &c; notices OF the Fine Arts; HUI
mour; Sporting Anecdotes; Sketches of Life
and Manners; Police Reports; Prices Current
of the Grain Markets Foreign and Domestic
Intelligence, Of the latest dates; aud au alb.
stract and summary Of all matters which may
possess interest for the general readers.
The LITERARY DEPARTMENT OF
the COURIERis wstchiully superintended,
and no article IL admitted which does not pos,
scss positive merit. ONE HUNDRED
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which was published 10 this paper on the 9Th
OF January, and other Inducements have been
offered TO secure original contributions. A.
mong the voluntary correspondents Of the
| COURIER are Miss LESLIE, (auihor of sev.
erai publications, which have been highly
applauded by American and European crit.
icsJ RICHARD Penn SMITH, the celebrated
Dramatist, Novelist, and Magazine writer,
Mrs. CAROLINE LEE HENrz, the accom-
pllshed author OF the prize-tresedy, "ps
Lara" Miss Bacon, the fair writer of the
pathetic "Love's Martyr" &c. And many
others whose names are equally distinguished;
besides number, whose productions under
fictitious signatures, have elected general
approbator.
Ia the selection ofliternry matter, tho pub
fishers Of the COURIER have extensive
facilities. Their exchange list ncludcs the
most valuable American jonrnals; and among
other periodicals which they receive from
abroad may be specially enumerated Bal
wer's new Monthly, Campbell's Metropolitan,
Frazer's Magazine, London Literary Gozst,e.
Backwood's. La Belle Assembec, World of
Fashion, and the United Service Journal.
Through their agent, Mr.. WiLLMIn, they
are also furnished with the choicest Englsh
papers, including the John Bull, Bells I.ite in
London, &c. f.arUa
Aportion ofthe COURIER is appropriated
to PORTING INTEI.LIGENCE, and par
ticularly to that branch which relates TO- III,
/ Turf. Subjects oftbis kind are iptroluc a
6 nfian ma n prnpnr regard -inlatlftY Will ai
o nit. Descriptions OF fFAVOURITE.HOR
i SES, their pedigree, performance and ap
!, pearance. accompanied with engrnped Ike
a nesSss, arc occasionally given, in furnishin:
which assistance IL procured from several dis
tinguished sportsmon.
POLICE REPORTS occupy a share o
/ attention.-These are prepared by a skilfu
person, engaged expressly for that purpose
and as the materials are gathered from au
theDtc sources, their general accuracy ina
be confidently relied on. In arranging then
for tho press the reporter combines iacetious
ness with fact, and so constructs the nara
, tlves, that in most instances they will b,
4, found extremely graphic and dlverting, with
out the slightest sacrifice of truth.
!, Inpreparipg the contents ofthe COURIER
strict regard is paid to NEWS All foreipr
intelligence, up to he latest dates, is inva
Tiabiy given; and whenever press of impor
tant matter may require IL, an extra will bt
published. The summary Of domestic affair,
is more complete, CO. rect aud full, and en-
bodies greater extent and variety Of ntcr
nation than can be found in any other paper
r as in addition TO a condensed statement oflo
calities, synopsis Of passing events in al
paris ofthc country is regularly prepared and
published.
IN order that those who love to laugh MAJ
find matter for their mirih, each number con
tans a meIangc Of UNOUROUS SUB.
JECTS, some one of which is illustrated by
an ENGRAVING, executed by skllfnl artist.
The EDITORIAL DEPARTM ENT en-
braces reviews Of new publications; notices
Of the fine arts, &C.; remarks on general top
les; descriptions Of public improvements, a
musemenls, &c; discussions of snriablo sub
jects dramatic criticisms. &c, This depart
nlent has been, and will continue to be, con.
Quoted in q spirit of The most fenress indc
f pendonce. Whatever comes fairly within ob
servation, shall be frankly dealt with. and no
+ station or influence will deter the prompt and
decided expression OF upbinssed opinion.
In fine the SATURDAY COURIER pio.
fessos 10 be the largest, shea pest, most d.
versi6ed, entertaining and instructive weekly
newspaper Issued from the American press.
The publishers claim for its contents a char
acter Of vigorous originality, jndicious selcc
tion, extensive variety, and interesting detail;
and thoy invite comparison with conicmpo
rary publications.
PREMIUMS.
Persons procuring FIVE subscribers to this
paper, and forwarding the amount Of half
years subscription, SIS, viii be entitled to a
sixth copy gialis.
Persons Forwarding ten subscribers, and
RENTING SI0will be entitled to an cx,ru copy,
and discount Of ten per cent.
Persons forwarding fifteen subscribers and
I5 dollars. will be entitled TO an extra copy Of
the paper, and copy Of Lord Byrol's Works,
Sir Walter Scous Works, or my other