The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-04-24

Icommenced in April last, since which time il
ms received patronage so unexampled
WI more than seven thousand copies are now
uistrloulec weekly through all purts Of the
4nitcd States. This fact, which has no par
a'ei IN the annals OF the periodical press,
WI show the high estimation in which tho
CSUklER is every where held; and that the
seHe ratio of increase will continue, may
iu'f'y be presumed, inasmuch as since the
coEmerce ment of the present month, nearly
ony thousand new names have been added 10
the subscription list.
| ..,Hbe COURIER possesses advantages over
sh sher weekly newspapers. It's immense
s'ze Acdutts of the greatest possible variety,
tapd Us eontents furnish nn extensive, useful.
novSi entertaining sn3 instructive miscellany,
comprising the different branches Of popular
ilicrature, such rs Tales, Poetry, Essays,
Cfn;clstns, &c; notices Of the Fine Arts; Hu.
mour; Sporting Anecdotes; Sketches Of Life
and Manners; Police Reports; Prices Current
OF the Grain Market; Foreign and Domestic
ihtehfgence, OF the latest dates; and an alb
s'Fact and summary OF all matters which may
possess interest for the general readers.
Tae LITERARY DEPARTMENT OF
the COURlER is watchfuly superntended,
and no article is admitted which does no, pos.
sess positive merit. ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ware paid for PRIZE TALE
which was published 10 this paper on the 7ih
oIJanuary, and other inducements have been
oferfd to secure original contributions. A.
mona the voluntary correspondents Of the
COURIER are Miss LESLIE, (author Of sew
eral publications, which have been highly
applauded by American and European crit.
csj RICHARD Penn SMITH, the celebrated
Dramstisl, Novelist, and Magazine writer;
Mrs. CAROLINE LEE HENTz, the accom-.
.pllshed author of the prize.tragedy, "De
Laras' Miss BACON, the fair writer of the
PATHETIC tLove's Martyr" &c. And many
others whose names are equally distinguished;
besides anumber, whose productions under
fictitious signatures, have elected general
appreciation
In the selection oflierury matter, the pub
fishers, of the COURIER have extensive
facilities. Their exchange list Includes the
most valuable American journals; nnd among
other periodicals which they receive from
abroad may be specially enumerated Bul.
wer's new Monthly, Campbell's metropolitan,
Frazer's Magazine, London Literary Gazette.
Blackwood's. La Belle Assemb!ec, World Of
Fashion, and the United Service Journal.
Through their agent, Mr. WILMER, they
"'S "isS AuInisheu WIFI tut Cuo,cest Engnsn
papers, including the John Bull, Bells Liie in
Apofslon ofthc COURIER is appropriated
tisp tispe SSRRfqpllslNG -INTEl lAIG y. aud naFs
Turf Subjects OF this kind are Introduced as
often as proper regard to variety will ed.
nit. Descriptions OF FAVOURITE HOR.
SES, their pedigree, performance and ap.
pearance, accompanied with engraved like.
nesses, arc occasionally given, in furnishing
which assistance is procured from several dis
tingulsned sportsmen.
POLICE REPORTS occupy a share Of
are prepared by skful
person, engaged expressly for that purpose;
and as the materials are gathered from au
thentc sources, their general accuracy may
be confidently relied on. In arranging them
for the press the reporter combines facetious-
ness with fact, and so constructs the nara
tives, that in most instances they will be
found extremely graphic and diverting, with.
out the slightest sacrifice of truth.
In preparing the contents ofthe COURIER,
strict regard is paid to NEWS. All foreign
intelligence, up to .he latest dates, is inva-
rably given; and whenever press Of impor.
tant matter may require il. an extra will be
published. The summary Of domestic affairs
is more complete, correct and full, and en-.
bodies greater extent and variety Of infor.
nation than can be found in any other paper,
as in addition to q condensed statement Of 10.
calities synopsis Of passing events in all
parts ofthe country is regularly prepared and
published.
in order that those who love to laugh mny
find matter for their mirth, each number con.
tains a melange Of HUMOROUS SUB.
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an sagraUing, executed by a skilful artist.
The EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. en-.
braces reviews Of new publications; notices
of the fine nrts, &C.; remarks on general top.
ice; descriptions of public improvements, q.
musements. &c; discussions Of suitable sub.
jeets dramatic criticisms, &c. This depart
nlent has been, and will continue to be, con.
Quoted in spirit of the most fearless indie
pendcncc. Whatever comes fairly within OBJ
seryation, shai! be frankly dealt with, and no
station or influence will deter the prompt and
decided expression Of unbiased opinion.
In fine the SATURDAY COURIER pro.
fesscs TO be the largest, chea pest, most di.
versi6ed, entertaining and instructive weekly
newspaper issued from the American press.
The publishers clnim for its contents char
acter of vigorous originality, judcous seec.
tion, extensive variety, and interesting detail;
and they invite comparison with contempt.
rsry publications.
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