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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

War and its Efeets.-It is melan.
choly truth. says the Philadelphia Gaz-
ette. that many persons among us derive
n species of enjoyment from the tidings
which announce the destruction of thou
sands of human lives, or the wide spread
devastation of fertile provinces. Secure
from the actual visitation ofsuch calami-
ties, we do not realize the unutterable
miseries inflicted upon the combatants,
and all who reside within the circumfer-
encc ofhostilities Wehear ofsome glori-
Gus field of victory; we picture the
infantry with their fla-hing bayonets pre-
sented to the advancing horsemen, while
batteries of cannon are sweeping away
the devoted files Of those who fall, but fly
not. We almost join the Wild hurrah Of
the skeleton regiments which have
achieved the victory and survived the
conflict.-But we turn from the contem-
plation ofthe battlefield when the air is
tainted with the putresence Of its naked
corpses ; we refuse to visit the shambles Of
the army surgeons, when hundreds Of
amputnted limbs are strewed around;
much less do we wish to follow the mis-
cradle crippIes into their obscure and in
digent retreats, where, through SO many
weary years, they linyer out their sad ex.
istence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

A STEP TOWARDS CIvILIzATIoN.-It
was formerly usual among the Battas
Inhabitants Of Sumatra) for tho people
to cat their parents when too old for
work. The old people selected the hori-
zontal branch of tree, AMI quietly sus-
pended themselves by the hands, while
their children and neighbors, forming a
circle, danced round them, crying out,
"When the fruit is ripe then it will fall"
This practice took place during the sea-
son Of lines, when salt and pepper were
plentiful, and as.soon rs the victims be-
came fa,igued, and could hold on no
longer. they fell down, when all hands
cut them up, and made a hearty meal
of them. The palms Of the hands and
the solcs Of the feet are the deIicacies.
This practice, however, of eating the old
people has been abandoned, and thus a
step in civilization has been attained,
and therefore there are hopes of future
improvement.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

CALMucK CoURrsB,p.--The women
ride better than the men. A male Cal
muck on horseback looks as if he was
intoxicated, and likely to fall off every
instant, though he never loses his seat ,
but the women sit with more ease, and
ride with extraordinary skill. The cere-
mony Of marriage among the Calmucks
is performed on horseback. A g,rl is
first mounted, who rides off at full speed.
Her lover pursues, and if he overtakes
her, she becomes his wife, returning
with him to his tent. But il sometimes
happens that the woman does not wish
to marry the person by whom she is
pursued, in which case she will not suf-
fer him to oyersake her, and we were
assured that no instance occurs ofa Cal.
muck girl being thus caught, unless she
has partiality for her pursuer DR..
Clarke's Travels.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

HoRsE WITH ONE YAuLr.-Sergesn, n,
Bond relates the following anecdote Of him.
self with great good humor.
u once bought horse from horse dealer,
warranted sound 10 all his points. ] thought
had got treasure, but still wished to find
out II he had any fault. ] therefore. when
J had paid him. said to the soller, Nov. my
friend you have got your money, and the
horse. so that the bargain is closed but do.
like an honest fellow. tell me OF any fault
which he has, why SIR says he. you
have dealt with me like q gentleman, and.
as you ask me to be frank with you. must
tell you that the horse has one fault I
prcked vp my ears; what is IL. my friend p
says l. 1t is, that he will not 70 into the
y'rd ofthe Crown Ion. at Uxbrid se.' Pooh,
pooh, said I; 'if that's all I am not likely 10
put him 10 the trial, as have nothing to do
WIN, or to lead me TO Uxbridgc.' II, how
ever 80 happened, that had occasion to 90
70 UkbnJge. aud I delormined to try if my
morse retained his dislike to the Crown Inn.
accordingly rode IN the street until I come
opposite TO the Inn yard OF the Crown. I
lace about, said the Sergeant, 'seated my
s"'f fh'm'y IN ny stirrups. at the Same time
eAaibiiios thS-sttitude ia which the ica, was
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

proud hopes Of emancipating an ensl,
ed nation, or sinking into death the dt
geoned victims of despoiism, the depI
ed martyrs of Liberty. May the foes
freedom derive no encouragement frt|
our misconduct-May our national ch;
acter and honor continue unstained, a |
our national union overcome all menat
and dangers, and be re-confirmed by Il
constitutional energy Of its own pow
and the prudence confidence and fol
tude of free and enlightened peop|
Permit US to say, that from what ye|
proclamation SO fully announces, we q
pend equally upon your civic discre,i|
and forbearance and your known mill
~ courage and ability.-By the one
avert, by the other to subdue this bold
threatened treason. In the performar|
of this duty we hope we add d
feeble aid, but to that ola vast and ssa
less majority the people of the U.it]
States, the inmost sentiment of Wild
heart it is, that the Union must be inrio,
lily preserved. WE mean to imply not
ing, you sir mean nothing severe, or vii
dictive. You had rather conquer by o|
moniiion, than by force. We feel d
wards our alienated sister more of sorrt
than Of of fanger-All yet may be well
No blood has yet been shed-The nc
pie of South Carolina have not adyanc
SO near to the edge of the precipice, b|
that there is room to turn and retired
Peace and the integrity of the Unit
may yet be preserved, and that ,his IN
he the bloodless and nuspicious result 4
your wise, Icnient, considerate and rcd
Mts conduct is our feryrnt prayer to.IIi 4
in whose hands are the issues Of life IA /
death, aud whose aid and direction 81
JOIN with you in impIoring in this ne
and appalling crisis Of our national col
Germs.
For and in behalf Of The ConveniiJ
aforesaid.
CHARLES COLLINS, Chairman
WM- W., E,rrLEEIELD, En Secretaries.
1t was moved that the report be receive
and adopted, which was passed una,
mo"sly-movedby Mr.. Champlin, ,tha,tl|
address be signed by the chairman g. SCI
retarIes in behalf Of ,le convention an,
transmitted to the President of the Uni
ted Siates--aloptcd unanimousy./
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

Extraordinary Prese ruafion of Life
On Wednesday the 10Th ult., two boys,
sons of Jacob Hileman. (Inkeepcr) of
this township, wenfto a wood not far
distant from their fathers residence for
the purpose Of collecting chesnuts.-
The younger, John Smith Hileman, ag-
ed about fifteen years, ascended lofty
ifee, that was almost destitute of bran
chcs, except AT the top, with the view Of
shaking or whipping off the nuts, with
which the branches so plenteousiy n
bounded. But thrilling 10 relate, the
branch on which he stood, (bemg about
he thickness of mans wrist) split from
the body ofthe tree, and left him smspen-
lded for a moment from an upper branch
that he, in his perilous situation had grasp
ed. In that awful predicament his hold
soon broke-he was precipita,ed to the
earth, dist ,nce Of sixty-seven feet. The
instant he struck the ground (not being
long in his descent, there being nothing
TO annoy his course lie bounded on his
feet, embraced his astonished brother,
made few delrous enquiries, aud then
sank apparently senseless, and almos:
lifeless ia his arms. lie was conveyed
90 .l.a house of Afr. William Barret n
few rods distant, writhing in the greatest
agony and distress. The medical aid Of
Drs. Kennedy and Bye, was immediate
ly procured, and every assistance render
ed that medical skill, parental affection,
and sincere friendship could produce
He was much deranged internally, yet
no cut or confusion appeared without.
Under their assidious attendance and
profound skill, we are happy to relate tina.
he is fas, recovering.--West Chester
PA Register.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

The Duke Of Orleans. when Regent Of
France. was solicited by several noblsmen
To pardon man who had been convicted Of
murder. and who had been pardoned for
committing two other offences. Il will pardon
him. at your request. but take notice. and
keep this in your memory, that ! will certain
pAsDos tho MAN, whoever he may be, THAT
KILLS EITuER OF You."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

is said party Of young men, from Bos
ton. violated 'he peace Of this State, by as
sembiing in the town Of Cumberland, on
Sunday, ihe 10Th inst. for the purpose of
fighting duel. One Of the fools was woun
ded in the leg, when they all shortly after
made q precip'tate retreat. We have not
learnt whether they were recognized, but It
is to be ho BED our authorities will take mea.
sures 10 discover them, and that the Cover.
nor will demand them Of the Executive Of
Massachusetts, that they may he surrender
ed up to justice. prov. Her.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

In n very liberal and complime ntary
critique of Griffin's Remains, Black.
woods Magazine has the following
whimsical observation: "the face of an
American, however handsome, seems to
an English ear or eye. 1--WE know not
which, so let us say botb) to be- perpe-
tuaIIy playing, as from an invisible Jew =
harp. the tune Of YANKEE DoopLE."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25
emarkabLe. life of Hamp-

emarkabte. -"Thc life of Hamp-
den" by lord Nugent, is about bein q
published in London. TIE learned au-
thor has been indefatigabl. in collecting @
materials for his work. IL order to sat-
isfy himself Of some circumstances con-
nected with the manner ofhis death, he
obtained permission to open the tomb
which enclosed the remains Of the illus
trIous patriot. This was done in pres
ence Of many individuals. On opening
the coffin, the body of Hampden was
found entire Even his features we're
preserved. Ills hair, of raven black
ness, came offat the touch of the hard
and then were discovered an infinite
number of little red worms, of great ac-
tivity, preying upon the Uranium No
insects were found in any other part of
the body-as ifthe BRAN contained with
in itself a living principle which was en-
gendered by its own corruption. II is
certainly remarkable, that after lapse
of two centuries, Hring creatures were
thus found obtaining nourishment from
the seat ofinfetHgcnce.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

THE NAME OF CARROLL is the only
one on the Declaration to whicl, the re-
sidence of the Signer is appended. The
rcaso" "iy IL was done III this case, we
have understood to be as follows: The
Patriots who signed that document. did
it almost literally. with ropes about their
necks, it being generally supposed that
they would, if successful, be hung as re-
bells. When Carroll had signed his
namo, some one at his elbow remarked,
"You'il get clear-there are several of
that name-they will not know which to
take" Not so," replied he, and imme-
diately added ''of Carrollton. Ports.
J0uraaI.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25
The Newburvpor, Her.,d .,.,. 81,

The Newburyport Herald states that
widow woman, Mrs. Follansbee, nut
an end to her life on Friday morning,
by hanging herself. It's painful to add
that she has left family of young chill
dren. Her poverty and spprehen nsion
Of suffering from want, probably furnish
ed the motives which impeIled her to
this rash act.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

Capt. Tilton, of the brig Sarah Ann Alley,
from city ofSt. Domingo, arrived at New.
York. informs that on the lst inst. off the
Hole in the Wall, he was boarded by boa,
from suspicious looking brig ;the boarding
officer informed some Of the crew that he
had compliment Of 200 men. but would
not tell the name Of the brig. She was IN
der Spanish colors-the men spoke .bat Ian.
gnage, but the officer conversed in broken
English. AMER helping themselves to q
barrel Of beef, part ofs barrel of msckereI.
sone Goldfish. lin pots, &c. for which they
reluctantly paid Ave dollars they depsrted.E
Capt. T. has no doubt but she wos oirate
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

Our readers will be gratifed to learn tha,
the whole fSlr Walter Scott's debts have
been paid. The creditors met in Edinburgh
on the 29th October, when the remaining
sum OF 5l,OOW was settled in the following
manner-22,O9M. life insurance, ll.O6Ol.
cash 10 hand for works recently sold, and
2O.OOOl paid on the part of the family.
Thus, says an English paper, in the period of
SIX short years, this enormous sum has been
actually produced by the workings Of ono
mans unasslsted intellectual powers Ia fact
in tho history Of literature Of which there is
no example in past times, and probably nev
er will be again.-[The subject of raising a
sdlendid monument TO his memory was tbeo
brought before Parliament.l
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25
KIND OPTER.

"I'l follow Thy fortune" termsgant cries.
Whose extrsvagance csus'd al the evil +;
"Thst were consolation" the husband replies
For my fortune hss gone 10 the devil"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

OHIo.--The Legislature me. at Colum-
bus. on the Sd inst. Samuel II. Miller
was elected Speaker Of the Senate. pro-
TEN. and David L. Disney, Speaker Of
the House. They are both Jackson men.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

The 4th Of December was Mr. Van Blu
fcn's birth day, when he completed the 49th
year Of his age--,be same day he was elcc.
ted Vice President Of the United-lStates.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

PRErTY GooD.--We have heard good
many stories Of the strange notions Of those
who have been bred in climates "where snow
'and Ice are not known" when they come 10
our bleak dominions /; yet we do not remem
Der to have heard a better one than was re
lated in our hearing day or two since. A
sea esp,.i" 5. shi. v's'"tsy, brought hume o
sable African, who had never before seer
such thing as "solid water" The other
morning Sambo came in with large piece
of icc. exclsiming, 20, Massa, see what a
big piece Of glass me found" $50 you have, %
replied the facetious mariner, $50 You have,
Samto--bnt it's wet--t,ke it to the FIRE and
dry It," Down went Sanbo to the kitchen
fre,--but soon returned, with his eyes vastly
dilated and great establishment otherwise
depicted on his countefance, vociferating,
"Why. Daassa such glass ncber did see, =
the more dries it, the mIe i, grows wet"
Lynn Mes.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

to be performed. Expecting plunge from
my horse, ] stuck my spurs into his sides,
and pushed him forward into the yard bot
what was my surprise TO find him enter the
yard as quietly as scow that had just gone
in before hun. But 4 was not long left in
doubt Of what appeared to be the cause Of
this change in his antlpaihes. by the land
lords coming up to him. and tapping him on
the shoulder--'Ha. Jack !! says he, j an glad
TO see you again Il thought had lost you
What do you mean, Mr. Landlord" Sir
says he, this horse was stolen from me about
six months ago, and | have never seen him
since ] did not much relish this piece Of
information, said the Sergeant, but ! could
not help laughing al the morse dealer. to
prevent me from going to place where his
theft would be discovered ! wished had
attended to his caution. as the sale was not
regular, and ] was left to make the best
terms | could with the landlord. Whst
they were he keeps to himself.
Eanv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-28
December 25.

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE-In obed-
to the last will and testament OF Thos Broken
Lot, i'll the village of Mount Sidney, in the county of Au
gusta If not previously disposed of by private SALE l
shall offer the said property at public auction the pre-
misses, Monday the lilh day of January nex-Iernls
Of Sale: One fourth of the purchase money be paid
in cash. and the balance in two equal instruments in and
6 months TO be secured by negoiatable notes, with an
approved endorser and deed OF the property
Persons wishing to purchase may communicate with me,
by letter, post paid, at this place.
JOHN w. BROCKENBROUGH,
.4eting Er'Or Of ThOs. Brocken6rough, dec.
Richmond, Dec. 10. 65-d
1he stanton Spectator will publish the
week, till the day OF SALE and send its this
70 collection.
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NEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

a FARM ON JAMES RIVER.-I oferj for sale
IN my farm on James river opposite TO Carersvile 1t
contains by recent survey hundred and ninety
six and quarter viz 10 I-2 acres low grounds
22O 81 wood land, and 525 open high land In this last
item included small skirts OF pillaged wood land
and some grown up in old field pines. The low grounds
Is OF the first quality the wood land heavily imbered
aud some oil 1t fine tobacco land. II is perhaps not say
ing too much to that the tanners in Cartersvie
will give $50 per for the privilege of taking bark
from the trees, leaving the slaves iirewood (Which is
saeabe in Cartersve) and hoop poles with the owner of
the land The open high land is naturally very good
quality but parts OF greatly injured by njudicous and
careless cultivation, particularly that which lies towards
the river, which is very broken There proms-
ing crop oil wheat from III bushels sowing principally on
fresh land, and low grounds. The dwelling house is
very connections, containing five rooms, but is Of
repair and sois the yard and garden having been oc
cupied Tor many years by tenants and oveseers. The
place is believed TO be remarkably healthy, and is sup
piled with spring water of fine quality quite convenient
have been thus particular that may put themselves
TO the trouble of coming to look it, but such would
suit The farming operations will continue progress,
and the purchasers he thinks proper may have the corn
iodder storks and plantation utensils. III the purchase
money and interest be we'll secured, the of payment
VIII be made very accommodating | shall ask
than what is considered by dsnteesed persons acquaint
ed with the property, very moderate price, because
have too much business, and am DESTROYS TO sell.
RANDOLPH HARRISON.
Dec. 20. 70-wtf
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BY gaTCEaEE A. COOK.

OF The ENQUIRER is published week. generally and
three during
Price, the hcIctoc Five Dollars per annu payable
vance Notes of sharerod specie paying banks ouy
seed payment The Edo. will the safety of
ting them by mall the postage of all letters being paid
will discretion the
Editors, until all arrearases have been paid up.
~ Whoever will tho payment papers,
have tho tenth gratis -
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
One less,
80 cents No advertisement
or assumed by n this city its
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Sale Of $4,000 Fire per cent. .Stnie .S,och


p authority of an oil the GENERAL Assembly PASS
"a ed 9th February last, entitled An act TO amend
an act entitled an act authorizing the Board OF Public
Works TO subscribe behalf of the Commonwealth TO the
stock of the Petersburg Rail Road Company" the Pres
dent and Directors OF the Board of Public Works will ON
friday, the 18th Instant at IL O'clock in front of the
State Banks, proceed to sell to the highest bidder cer,
Gates OF State Stock 10 the of OOO bearing an
interest OF cent payable semi annually on the 18Th
January and 18th july the Treasury of the Common.
wealth This stock is rredoemable for 20 years but is
afterwards redeemabe at the pleasure of the General AS
sembly. BY order OF the Board OF Public Works
J. BROWN, JR., Second auditor
December %. 68-,d
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HxCAGMo.vD, pYssGAyEA EMxD.aI DEcg.MzsER as asaa

BZ ANAWiA LAND.-The proprietor of valuable
EA tract OF land lying the Kanawha River, near its
Junction with the Ohio, aud contiguous to the village of
Point Pleasant DESTROYS OF exchanging for negroes
fair valuation The tract consists OF GOT acres, mostly
0ouom lana, and portion OF it in cultivation 1t has been
pronounced by gentlemen who have recently inspected it,
one oil the most valuable tracts on the Kanawha ANY
person who may be disposed TO make the proposed ex
change is requested 10 address Major Lawrence Lewis
at "oodiawn, near Alexandria, ID. Co. giving descrip-
ton ci his negroes and their prices.
December 10. 65-2awtIstMa
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December 10.

y ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PoWiatan Circui,
81 Superior Court Of Law and Chancery, September the
10lh, 1892
David Raray, PlainGG
against
William Lewis and Richard Watkins, Defendants
he deicndant william Lewis not having entered his
appearance and given security according 10 The act of As
sembly and the rules Of this court and appearing TO te
satisfaction OF the court, that he is inhaban Of This
commonwealth, on the motion OF the plaintiff, 10y lis at
torney it ordered, that the said William Lewis sp
pear here on the first day Of the next OF tits court
and answer the bill OF the plaintiff and give security for
performing such decree the court may make here elm
anu that copy of This order he forthwith Inserted in some
newspapcf publ shed in the city OF Eichmcnd for two
mon s successfully, and posted at the front door OF the
court house OF This county.
Copy Tese. r. F. GRAVES ID. c.
December 70 6S-VSw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-28
Richmond, Dec. IL, 1882.

YENHE co-partnership of GRAY s. PANKEx will, by
CGIisSnt, De uissOIVed on lie
nuary next, except far may be necessary Tor NE
closing of their existing business at this me for which
purpose the firm will be continued. The books and pa
pers of the will be in the possession of James
Gray, who is authorised TO all matters necessary
TO the settlement and closing the business in the of
the firm. JAMES GRAY,
YOUNG PANKEY,
WILLIAM GRAY.
o.
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By The G0verROr of the Commonwealth Of Virgini1
A PROCLAMATION


AyN HEREAS il has been made known TO tho Exccu-
Wv tive by the Tailor of Caroline county, tina; Oh the
night OF the 9th inst two prisoners, John Skinner and
Jacob Sorrel who had been remanded to the Jail by an
Examining Court for further trial. charge of Buga-
ry, broke and made their escape thereom and arc now
going at large. have, therefore, thought proper to issue
THIS Proclamation hereby Offering reward Of Fifty Dollars
Tor each oil the said Prisoners TO any person or persons
who will appehend and convey them to the Jail of Caro-
line county aoresaid and do require all officers
civil and military, and exhort the good people OF the Com
monwealth to use their best endeavors cause the said
fug''ss to be apprehended, that they may dealt with
as the law directs
Given under my hand Governor and un-
lSeaI der the Lesser Seal of the Comnoawe alth AT
Richmond this 10Th day of December 1892
Dec ~ l61-wiw] JOHN FLOYD.
Ihey have both families living in the neghborhood:
John Skinner is man of dark complexion about feet
10 inches high, black eyes little sunken, prominent nose
lark hair, fierce and rather intelligent counenance
ne had ON when he escaped sky blue Cassinett round
Jacket and dark panaloons. He is the same man who
served term OF years in the Penitenory Caroline
county, and was discharged ahout3 or years ago.
Jacob Sorrcll is low well-set man, about IT, ill.,
high, round face, light complexion aud skim and blue
eyes. Had on when he escaped blue striped cotton
roundabout jacket and p0ntaoons