The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-05-22


ThsBanasrs, 10 their travels IN Afrii
ca. which are just pabisbea, speaking OF
q place called Egga, iswn two miles in
length, say--"Thc belief of the inhabi-
tants that we possessed the power Of do
ing any thing was Mt first amusing e.
nougl, but their opportunities went So
far, that they became annoying, They
applied 10 us for charris to prevent wars,
to make them rich, 10 prevent the croco'
dies from carrying of the people, and
Tor the chief of the fishermen TO catch n
canoe-load OF fish every day each re-
ques, being accompanied with some sort
of present, such as country beer, goora-
nuts, cocoa-nU,s, lemons, yams, rice, 81 C.
in quantity proporiionate to the value of
their request. The curiosity of the peo-
pie 10 see MS is SO intense, that we dare
not stir on, of doors, md therefore we
nre compelled TO keep our door open al!
day long for the benefit Of the air; and
the only exercise which we can take is
by walking round and ronnd our hut, like
Wild beasts ina cage. The people stand
gazing ut VS. with visible emotions Of e.
naZemen, and terror we are regarded,
in fact, in just the same light ms the ierc-
est tigers in England. If VIC venture to
approach too near the doorway, they
rash backwards in a state ofihe greatest
alarm and trepidation ;'bui when we are
n, the opposite side ofthe hur, they draw
MS near as theirfea will permit them,
~ ..;i.,ca and rnufion
Veaaim Police. A Frenchman of
high rank who had been robbed at Ven
ice and had complained in conversation
ofthc negligence of the police, saying
they were vigilant Only as apies on the
stranger, was on his way back to the
Terra Firma, when his gontlola slapped
suddenly in the midst Of tho waves. He
enqured the reason and his gondo'iers
pointed to bost with red flag that had
jus, ,nadc them signal, IL arrived,
aud he wea called on board. "You are
the Prince de Craon? Were you not
robbed on Friday evening Z" 81 was.';
"Of what % "OfiiYe hundred ducats."
"And where were they7" "in Il green
purse" "Do you suspect any body Z"
'I do a servant" "Would you know
him again!" "Certa;nly." The inter-
rogalor with his foot turned aside an old
cloak that lay there, and the Prince be-
held his purse inthe hand of dead man.
"Take it; and remember that none Sc,
their fee; again in country where they
have presumed to doubt the wisdom of
the government. Note to Rogers Haty.
BefsGycd 6y a Waiter.---An incident
Of somewhat ludicrous nature, took
place day or two since in ali auction
store ia Broadway. A female, in lady
Ike attire, entered during the sale of
household wares, &c, and in a few mo-
ments, after viewing the different expos
ed articles, her eyes sparkled nad her
heart g.ad1encd n, the appearance Of "
waiter, Of the circumference Of about
eight end twenty inches. Her mind
was Immediately s. actively employed in
contriyipg, and While viewing with pro-
frund eciight the diffcren, shades OF.
coloring, " hich ndJrrnd tlE article, sire
was observed beedIessly to dropit upon
a chair, aud gently adjusting her robes,
quickly seated herself amoag the bidding
multitude. After being rested, and little
thinking che eyes Of any one were upon
her, she arose and was upon the eve Of
departure whenthc mon Of the hammer
discovered that the waiter was missing.
---He i,pwGdia,ely accused the oPpar-
cw i7ly oftteff which was naturally by
Ter denied, bui, np the striking Of a rat
tan, wlich he fortunately held III his
haad, against her unmentoi;ivble, the
mystery wrs solved, the blow having pro-
dcced Il great,eoncussion and the waiter
instantly dropping from its sequestcred
spot, afforded much amusement To num-
crous witnesses. The female departed
without being legally dealt with the
inorti,icatian being considered sufficient
punishment. ~ Y. Gar.
faoiier "Uqtcelipg Father."-T'he
neighbohrhood of Fourth street, in the
North Liberties. was thrown into consid-
cradle alarm on Sunday morning last,
by tho violent screaming ofn young lady,
whose unuan!y and brutal father was
beating her most shame!ully rpd finally
tore great portion of her dress entire
Is oiF.--Tbe Interference of the neigh
bors, however, prevented her from re-
ceiying further unmerited abuse at his
hand. Her grandmother, n very respec-
table and praise worthy old lady, hear
ing with Indignation the ipal-trea,ment
slie-hal net'wi,h, profered her home,
and safe asylum from such rufiianly
attacks, which was joyfaiIy accepted.
The young lady is said 10 be of most
amiablc disposition and beloved by all