The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-03-20

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Of the Grain Market; Foreign and Domestic
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person, engaged expressly for that purpose:
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for the press the reporter combines facetious-
ness with fact, und SO constructs the nara
tives, that in most instances they will bs
found extremely graphic and divorting, with.
out the slightest sacrifice of truth.
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as in addition 10 q condensed statement of To-
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find matter for their mirth, each number con-
tains q melange Of HUMOROUS SUB
JECTS, some one Of which is illustrated by
an engraving, executed by skiful artist.
The EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT EN-.
braces reviews Of new publications; notices
OF the fine arts, &C.; remarks on genera, top.
les; discriptiors Of public improvements, a.
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jects dramatic criticisms, &c. This depart.
ment has been, and will continue to be, con.
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servation, shall bo frankly deolt with, and no
station or influence will deter The prompt and
decided expression OF unbiased opinion.
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