The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-05-15
VOL. 23.

time ago, which had repeatedly called
forth the condolences Of Harry. The
moment his eye rested on the phial.
Satan went TO work within him to bring
about severe retaliation. How easy
would 1t be for Frank TO swallow the
subtle dose IN his present state Of mind.
or at lenst to seem 20 do To the jaundiced
eyes of Harry, Nothing vantured no.
hing won," thought he. and emptyipg
the phial, he filled il with port tsins.
mentally exclaiming, as did the bonishsd
Romeo
"Come with me cordial, NOT poison"
to Harry's 'sanctum." for there must
use thee and, putting on one Of his
most tragic and rneful phizes, marched
into the back room, and, with tears in
his eyes. begged hi,n not to be frighteped
at the same time unstoppng tho little ves-
sci.
Good Heavens, Frank, what is the
matter with yon," enquired Harry, as he
raised his head from his writing what
makes you look so pale?''
"Oh, Harry, cannot exist this way.
yon are my friend, and know all for
Heavens sake make the best Of it,"
raising the fatal phial 20 his lips hut
Harry caught his arm, exclaiming.
give me that phisl
"Never," was the reply {" It's my on.
ly refuge" and springing from his grasp
he swallowed the contents. dashed the
phial into the fireplace. and rushed oot
of,he room, followed by Harry at full
speed, out of the front door, and into
the entry of neighbours private house;
where, coming III contact with a lad
who was just coming out, Harry upset
the boy, and they fell together, a, full
length. This gave Frank time enough
to escape ; and Harry, gathering him
self up, turned upon his heel. and few.
to the corner, 10 an apotheccry's there
gnve the alarm, aud having procured
"a powerful emeiic, got the assistance Of
the knigh, Of the pestle for the purpose
of administering 1t; and. Fastening
back again, was met nj .be door by
Frank, who, with tho utmost sang froid,
Senquired if Harry had NOT got shs shySl-
rophobia again!
Aaecdote.--The following ia found IN
m ancient History of Connecticut.
"Soon after the settlement of tho
town Of New Haven, number Of per-
sons went over to what is now the town
Of Milford, where, finding the soil very
good, they were desirous TO effect a set.
,lenIeni: but the premises were in tho
peaceable possession of ths Indians. aud
some conscientious scruplcs arose as ~
the propriety Of deposing and expelling
them. To test the case, "A church meet
ing was called, and the matter deter
mined by solemn vote Of that sacred
body. After several speeches had been
made in relation To the subject. they pro.
ceeded ~ pass yo,es.--The first was as
follows.--'Voted, that the earth is the
Lords and the fullness thereof This
passed in the affirmative with great "
nanimi,y. 2nd. Voted, that the earth
is given to the saints This was also
determined like the former---unanimous.
ly. Bird. Voted, WE are the SAINTS
which passing without; dissenting voice
the title was considered indispnable.
and the Indians were soon compelled to
eyacuato the place, and relinquish tia
the possession to the rightfM oionrs.--.
Evan. Trumpes and Magazine.
A cure for Gallantry.--A young Off
Ger Of the National guard has iist re-
ceived check which will probable cure
him of gallantry for life. He had tormcn-
ted the pretty wife of dyer somo time,
with letters of complin enis, followed
her about like n shadow, and AT last be.
came so terribly impor,una,e, that she
revealed ,he affair 90 her husband, Who
desired her to give him an appointment.
Hardly had the conference began, whea
the dyer and several Of his workmen
appeared, and seising unhappy lover,
gave him good souzing in tub If in
digo. Then, in order that the dye
might be solid and durable. they made
him stand before large fire until he
was entirely dry, Unfortunately he
was obliged to attend parade mex, day.
and in consequence he made such plep-
,iful use of soap and Eou-de- Cologne
that the tin, Of indigo disappeared, but
u was to give place Ia beautiful SIX ky-blus!
Court Journal
A Hard Casc.-The pocket book of
Mr.. Samuel Wilson, book seller, ofSchen-
eciady, was stolen from bis pocket on
Monday morning while getting some let
,ers from the Post Office in this City. IL
contained about S2500 including fifteen
one hundred dollar bill Of the United
States and other Banks Of Philadelphia.
Within it on one Of the folds, was ,u-
scribed the name snd residences Of tho
owner. He offers a reward of $500 for
the recovery Of the money. Il vas all
his and his sl). He had just disposed Of
his stock in trade, and como to this city
tn make settlement with bis creditors.