The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-04-17
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that more than seven thoussnd copies are now
distributed weekly through ell parts Of the
United States. This fact, which has no par
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will show the high sstimstion in which the
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same ratio Of increase will continue, may
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one thousand new names have been added to
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size admits Of the greatest possible variety,
and its contents furnish IN extensive, usefu.
novel, entertaining and instructive miscellany,
comprising the different branches of popular
literature, such as Tales, Poetry, Essays,
Criticisms, &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
Intelligence, OF the latest dates; and an ab-
stract and summary Of all matters which may
possess interest for the general readers.
The LITERARY DEPARTMENT of
the COURIER is wstchfully superintended,
and no article is admitted which does not pos.
sess positive merit ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ware paid for PRIZE TALE
which was published in this paper on the 9TH
Of January, and other inducements have been
offered to secure original contributions. A.
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COURIER are Miss LES sLIE, (author Of sey.
eral publications, which have been highly
applauded by American and European crit
icsJ RICHARD PENN SMITH, the celebrated
Dramatist, Novelist, and Magazine writer;
Mrs. CAROLINE LEE HENTz, the accom-.
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Lara" Miss BACON, .he fair writer of the
pathetic @Love's Martyr" &c. And many
Others whose names are equally distinguished
besides number, whose productions under
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appreciation.
h In the selection ofliterary matter, the pub.
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to SPORTING INTELLTGENCE, and par
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Turf. Subjects Of this kind are introduced q
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nesses, arc occasionally given, in furnishing
which assistance is procured from several dis
tinguished sportsmen.
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attention.-These are prepared by a skilfu
person, engaged expressly for that purpose
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for tho press the reporter combines facetious
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found extremely graphic and divertng, with
out the slightest sacrifice Of truth.
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strict regard is paid to NEWS. All foreign
intelligence, up to he latest dates, is inva-
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tant matter may require it., 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.
j nation than can be found in any other paper
as in addition to condensed statement oflo
calities, synopsis of passing events in al
parts ofthe country 10 regularly prepared and
published.
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find matter for their mirth, each number con
tains a melange of HUMOROUS SUB
JECTS, some one Of which is illustrated By
an engraving, executed by skilful artist.
The EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT ON
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Of the fine arts, &C.; remarks on general top
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> versi6ed, entertaining and instructive weekly
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