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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15

Howard Trask is certainly the most
remarkable prison-breakcr of tho day.
Many years since he killed compSinion
in iho most barbarous mnnner. md
would have boon found gnifsy dfmm 5l1es
had 1t not been sworn at his trial that
lie had exhibited symptoms of derange-
ment ever since a falling tree struck him
on the head at the age of 10. .IIe was
accordingly acquitted of the murder, bu!
detained IN prison as a person whom it
was unsafe to trust at large. In this
situation he behaved with such proprlety
as to deceive his keeper into belief
that his sanity was restored. This con-
fidence was SD strong that the keeper did
not hesitate at his earnest request, to put
him into the same room with two per-
sons confined for debt. These two
debtors were of a religious turn, and he
apparently wished to have the benefit of
their conversation. Every thing went
OH very tremendously, ill, one night he
killed them both whie asleep, with u
shomnker's knife which he had conceal
ed. Ever sinceLhat time he has been
strictly watched, and source of contin.
ual uneasiness and dread to his guard
ian. No chains or locks could be re-
lied on to confine him. A paddock of
peculiar construction was imported from
England. He wore 1t for two or three
days, and then told Mr.. Badlam, his
keeper, that for dollar he would un-
dertake to unlock it. Badlam promised
him the dollar, and he directly unlocke ed
it by mecDs of a nail twisted into proper
shape, which he had constructed some
where in his cell. Once his person was
searched for sometime to no purpose for
concealed tools or weapons after the
search was over he produced two watch
springs made into files, which he had
hidden in his hair. A year or two since,
a very sharp knife>was discovered secre.
ted in crack on the under side of his
table. He has repeatedly applied to bis
counsel, and written letters to the State
Executive, solisiting his enlargement,
but of course without effect.-The idea
that character Mt once SO artful and so
bloodthirsty is now loose among them,
is one which may well excite a thrill of
horror among tho inhabitants of the
town where lie is supposed to be lurking.
Taunton Rep.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15
Rror.--A serious afrrny took ploc.

RIor.--A serious affray took place
on Thursday night, at the corner OF os
street and the Sd Avenue, which. result
ted in the death of Samuel l.. Divine,
who KEEP, tavern In the lower par, OF
the building. II appears that man by
the name of Murphy, who was somewha,
intoxicated, Ind some words with Di-
vine, which terminated in his threaten.
ing to return with help and beat him
..-about an hour afterwards, being then
10 o'clock, no returned with four or five
others, who made great noise, and
proceeded to stone the house-Diyinc,
who went TO the house to demonstrate
with them, was knocked down by one
OF the stones. which hit him on the tenn
pie aud rendered him insensible. lie
was then taken into tho house by some
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15
TFzl nEgUEnzCAN.
N Il w OR n.
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, MAY IS.

Our readers will observe in to-day's
paper an account of most shameful as
sault upon the person Of the President
by the now notorious II. Il. Randolph
formerly Lieutenant in the navy. Oi
this outrage but one sentiment can be
expressed whether by friend or foe. Ev.
cry American citizen, who has proper
respect for the laws Of his country and
for tho officers by whom those laws are
administered, who values tic rights and
privileges he enjoys under our repubIi.
can constitution, will frown Indignantly
and cry shame upon the miscrennt who
has beon the first and we trust will he
the last TO exhibit an act Of lawless yio-
!ence upon the person of him who repre-
scnts in his executive capacity the power
land dignity of the Union. We are
lplenscd 10 see our fellow citizens ofeye-
ny parry and from every quarter of the
country Of the same mind in relatioa to
this mean, cowardly and trnitorous act.
When we recollsct that it is not An
drew Jackson merely who has been in.
suited, but the President of the freeesi
nation on earth, the depositary of the
combined power Of twelve millions OF
freomen, whose person should be held
sacred at all times and in all places, we
arc not surprised that one universal
burst ofindignation thundors through the
land. Was there no other reason for
holding up the author to be mark OF
iniamy and contempt, had ho not been
proved defaulter nnd coward, this
single act of outrage upon the person of
our venerable President is concl lusive ev-
idence that the desperado is more wor-
thy to be the inmate of a States Prison
than an officer ofthe navy of the United
States.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15

We are pleased to observe, that Mr..
DAVID L. CAPRoN, n gentleman well and
favorab'y known TO the citizens of this
town as an accomplished instructor in the
art of dancing, having nearly completed
the first quarter ofhis school, proposes to
commence second quarter Oh Wednes-
day, the 22d inst.
The merit of MIR. Capron both as a
gentleman and teacher is so well known
in this town, that we deem it entirely
unnecessary to speak either, but would
merely invite the attention of parents
and guardians to his advertisement which
will be found in our columns to day.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15

a young man by the name Of Charles
Daniels, in the town Of Bedford, New
York, put aperiod to his existence on
the 25,h ult. Daniels had paid at,en-
tons TO PGbc Weeks, and had gained
her consent to unite her destiny with
his, on tina, evening. The young adven-
turer appeared at the appointed time,
but the object cfhis fondest anticipation
vas not to be found. The next morning
he was found suspened by the neck to
tree. opposite the door of the house iu
which the object Of bis affections rcsid.
ed. Jour. Of Com.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15

Req. e. X. Avery.-The trial of this
unhappy man still continues and is like
to continue a week longer. Upw ards
Of sixty witnesses have been examined.
We deem j our duty to refrain from any
commentaries upou the case in this
stage Of Of i,s proceedings. and will only
express hopo that justice may be done
let the event be what il may.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15

The mnrdor Of the Interesting and
samlable Mrs. Hamilton, at Borde n,own
Ia few days ago, is no doubt fresh IN .shs
nlinds af aszn4 y1zsf aa . sSIE1sss.z yxS
learn from a gentleman who has seen
aud conversed with her destroyer, TIM,
no is young man of good address, with
a handsome face, and apparently ami
able. He speaks of the lady who was
killed by his hands, in the most exalted
terms. When conversing on that sub
ject, his eyes were restless. and his man.
ner perturbed as if some dark train OF
bitter thoughts were passing through the
brain, aud unsettling his reason. His
actions are alternately wild and fitfuI,
but on common topics, ho seems unaf-
fectedly easy and agreeable. His trial
comes on in May, and will be attended
by thousands. Great excitement pre-
walls on the subject, throughout the
country, Pill. Gaz.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15
LIEUTENANT RASDoLru. Since III,

LIEUTENANT RANDOLPH. Since the
notoriety which this individual has OBJ
tanned by bis assault upon the person Of
the Chief Magistrate Of the nation-a
Transaction which exciies no other feel
isgs than those Of scorn and indignation
many are curious 10 know something
Of the causes Of his removal from the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15
Alexandria Gazette.
From the Evening Post.

This we believe is the first instance in
the history of our republic of the sane.
tity which attaches to the character of IA
chief magistrate being thus invaded, the
first time that personal or political ram
cor has risen to such a height of mad
ness as to think Of personal redress, the
first instance Of tho moral sense of the
entire nation being SO outraged; and we
have no donbt that the general, hearty
aud spontaneous Indignation which will
visit the miscrcant for his audacious
baseDess, the sincere detestntlon with
which he will every where be viewed
the loud condemnation which will every
wher be pronounced upon his conduct,
will rs this is the frs: instance Of such
an outrage, so tend more eifectually than
could any law to make i, the last.
To the minds Of all reasonable men the
dismission of Randolph from the nnvy,
is shown by this very act to have been
merited. 1t 10 not necessary to know
the particular facts which led to the
Presidents decision, the man who could
so wreak his. personal spite upon the
chief magistrate Of his country never de-
served To have n commission in her SER
vice. If the Presidents high aud august
Office were put out of view, personal
assault by young man on one of such
vencrblc age is in itself deeply n'roei Gus
but other circumstances considered, the
offence becomes one which language
has no word properly 10 characterize.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-15

of The inmates, who're IN the course OF
half an hour he somewhat recovered,
but on the following day grew worse.
and fingered until Saturday night, when
he expired. The coroner held an in
quest upon the body yesterday, who re-
surned q verdict that 'he came to his
death by blo@ received from some
person or persons Unknown Who
threw the stone which struck Divine is
not known. Murphy il is said has alb
seconded. and no information has as yet
been obtained as 10 who were his nsso-
ciates in the riot.--Cour. d Enc.
" DARING OUTRAGE. This morning.
about 8 O'Clock, master Norman X.
Wood, aged about IA, son and clerk of
|J.B. Wood, No. 20 Wall street, having
opened the Office as usual, and got the
trunk of money which was kept in ano-
ther building. was proceeding to distrib-
[ute the bills into the proper drawers,
when person stepped in and inquired
the price of sovereigns. The lad an
swered the inquiry, still going on with
the distribution of bills, when suddenly
he received a blow on the head from the
Stranger, who proves to he notorious
!. .17lafn5-by- tho name Of Fosd,ck, with an
lssron bolt l5 or l4inchos long. Happily
It did not produce the effect intended BY
the assailant, for as he seized some piles
of bills and checks to the amount of
$4,000 or $4,000, the lad jumped over
the counter which brought him directly
between the villain and the door. Fos-
dick therefore became alarmed for his
own safety, and throwing the bills be-
hind an iron safe, which stood in the
office, took TO bis heels, aud the lad
after him, crying stop thief! stop thief
Twenty or thirty persons instantly start
ed in pursuit.
The fellow ran up William street into
Pine, when finding himself closely pres
sed, lhe rushed into and through the
store Of Bunnel, Cochran & Co. intend
ing to escape from tho back yard. But
what was his amazement when instead
Of fence four feet high, he encountered
a five story brick wall Escape was
impossible, and he therefore surrendered
himself with as good grace rs he could,
and was taken before the Police, who
will dispose of him according to his des-
erts. He is already graduate of seve-
raj State Prisons and other criminal in.
stitutions. There were found on his
person at abe Police Office, jack knife
recently sharpened, and large key.
Young Wood is not severely injured,
having been partly defended from the
blow by his hat. The presence of mind,
as well as courage which he exhibited on
the occasion are worthy of all praise
New York Journal Of Commerce.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
For Boston.

.r6 The schooner IpILLLAai, Capt. Tucker,
~ win he despatched in few days For freight
= age apply to the Captain board, at Cameron
- 80, sSarf or to A. C. CAZENOVE & Co.
$50 sacks fne blown Salt
200 bbls do
400 ba,kets table Salt. Landing from the
William and for sale Is above. feb II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
New Classical and English
.HC8UEMY

yVNflE Subscriber respectfully announces to the in.
habants of Ale xandria, that he has this day open.
ed Classical and English Academy, in the house re
Gently occupied by 7. Vowel. Esq. on Water st.
The undersigned Is himself othe present occasion
10 say that he designs to establish himself permanent
Il in this place, ami to devote his undivided time aud
attention 10 tive srduous and important duties of an
Instructor of Youth The most approved and efficient
S, stem of education will be adopted. and every means
empo, ed to promote the improvement Of his pupils,
which much experience as Teacher has suggested
him mos. conducive to that end. The discipline
will b. mild. and invariably enforced. The course of
studies will comprise the Greek and Latin CLASSICS, the
French Language, and the Mathematics, with their
most useful apple ions to practice; besides the Gle.
men,sr, branches Of an English Education,
Terms of admission and hours of attendance made
known application st the Academy.
II. l. CROSSiN.
Reference is respectfully made to Taylor, Pey'
ton thompson. Daniel Bryan, and VIM. l.. Hodgson,
Esqs. Jan 7-iiw&eou
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
AAaMps

lust received from Boston, per schooner Trans
q port, ry hsndsome assortment Of
Cut. Ground and Plain ENTRY Lamps,
Of the most fashionable description. also hand
English Bronzed Astral Lamps
DO do Mantel do
Do Brass Shop do
DO Tin Wall do
Together with large assortment Of China 6 Glass
of every description. offered for sale ON moderate
terms, Wholesale OF retail.
Window Glass Of every size and good quality.
ian so HUGH T.. SMITH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
i,ucifer Matches.

VTVHE latest, most expeditions and convenient mode
i for producing light for sale by the subscriber
at wHoLEsALs and retail.
On hand.
The various remedies for the diseases Of the seasons
also, Swaim's Panacea, G w. Carpenters medicines
Mead's Anti dyspeptic Pills, Rms''s do. Buffers We
getsbIe Indian Specifics. wistsr's Cough LoEcngesi
together with most of the reguarrinctures ointments
Piasters, Syrups, Pills. and other compounds in use,
Physcians. Merchants and private families
WILLIAM STABLER,
2mols Druggist & Chemist, Fairfax-st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
John Y. Evans

VJyIsHEs to purchase FURS Of different kinds viz:
w 40. 600 muskrat skins
5000 mink do
500 otter do
10000 rabbit do
1000 raco0n do
5000 red fox do
$500 grey FOX do
1,500 wild cat do
And he 10 determined to give the highest cash price
Those having Furs SELL will find to their advantage
to give him call.
tie would inform his old customers and the public
generally that he still manufactures IS good work as
be found in the District. at his old stand. opposite
Mr. jonathan Butchers Hardware Store, King street,
Alexandria jan 2l-d3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
sugars. coffee, Molasses, &c

'IUSHHo N00'
n1I tfogshesds1 Orleans, Porto Rico aud ST. Croix
~ 40 barrels Sugars
boxes white Havana do
60 barrels sud boxes loaf and lump do
1870 bags Rio, Lagura and Java Coffee
IS bids Orleans and English Island holasses
,eo ~ n hhn' copper distilled whiskey
puncheons oit! Jamaica Rum
Is hhIs New England
ITO chests. half chests and boxes Gunpowder,
Imperial. Tyson and Young Hyson Teas,
Lewis's cargo
100 900 lbs choice Bacon our own curing
$4,000 lbs yellow ADD brown Soap
50 boxes mould and dipped Candles
For sale by SAA'L u. LARMOUR & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
Upholstering. DC,

Upholstering. &c.
STEPHEN SANGER respectfully informs the pub
- lie that he hiss commen need the
UPHOLSrERING BUSINESS
Upon King street, few doors above Mr.. Hurdles
Chair Factory where he is prepared to any de-
scrption Of Upholstery, and will furnish to order Pea
Their Beds, Hair, Moss, and common Mattresses Of any
size, Sc &c
Stephen Sanger and William Creighton,
under the Arm OF Sanger Creighton, bsve also
menced the business of
CABINET MAKING,
and they ofr for sale Sideboards, Bureaus, Tables.
Bedsteads Chairs, Sofas &c.
Persons in want of any of the above articles will
doubtless advantage themselves and obGe by call
ing rs it is our purpose sell at the lowest possible
prices Repairing promptly attended to
ian Soft SANGER l. CREIGHTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
For Rent,

.ensA 'fhe large and commodious HOUSE
MEsskst the Village, with valuable fruit and
w. vegetable GARDEN of two Acres former
ly owne BY George Taylor, Esq.
Also three Squares Of two Acres each, next west,
and north east, and ten south east, Of the
6rst Apply to Samuel B. Larmour, at the Ware.
house Of SAN'L. H. HARBOUR & Co
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
alexan0ria Canal Office,

3lst January, 1885.
NOTICE s hereby given to the Stockholders in the
IN Alexandra Canal Company. that an instslment ui
Ave dollars per share making total Of $50 per share
is required be paid before the 4th day Of MARCH,
next also an nstaIment Of Ave dollars per share to b.
paid on or before tn 4th day Of hprl and further
nstalment OF Eve dollars per SHARE to be paid OH
before the 4th day Of May next.
By order of the Board Of Directors:
JOHN II. CREASE. Clerk A. e. ca.
feb 2-a3t-ai, 2,3a4thHsr,Aprhy
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
NeMii.hns.

. Fourth, half, one and two gallon Demijohns.
o. just received per schr Velocity, from Boston.
.flso on Hand,
Five Gallon Demij ohns. German ard Americana all
for sale by the dozen or smaller quantity.
feb II nc. SMITH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
Cash for Servant g.

WE will pay cash and the highest prices for any
w number Of Likely Negroes Of both sexes.
janis FRANKLIN & ARMFiELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
For New York.

-rx The brig NANCY, Capt Titcomb, will be
sd s.dv TO load on Monday, the Gath inst. For
"''s"'' w. FOWLE 4 Co.
Cah 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28

E0tice.
gyNE subscriber being desrous to settle up the estate
L Of Robert n. HOE. senr'., deceased, OF the Coun
ty of Prince lillian. hereby notifies oil persons hay
ing claims against said deceased to present them for
settlement on or before the first day Of May next other
wise they may be excluded from oil benefit to the es
tate of ssd deceased. Those indebted are requested
to make immediate payment as no farther indulgence:
can he given. ho"Sos HUGE,
feb I0-eo3t Admir- Of Robt. n. Hooe decd.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
Charles bennett

HAS received, by ship Maryland. Capt. Morrell.
III direct from Liverpool,
10 bales best Bridport Shad and Herring Irvine.
which the manufacturer says is of the very
bcstquality, and is for sale on the usual terms.
He has, likewise, received,
Best cotton BuTlaps
Drab wooilen Kerseys
Lowell cotton and wool Kerseys
A few pieces best Point Blankets
A few bales best Sheeting and Shifting Cottons
He has on hand,
Very frs, quality black Italian fustring
Ladies' English white silk and cotton Hose, best
make
English and French best Florentine Vesting, and
velvet Waistcosting
Blue and black superfne Cloths and Kerseymeres.
&c. &C
He expects daily consignment Of Bed Ticks and
ow-priced Cassinetts.
nov %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28


Which, e'en from out the narrow bed
OF death its beams shall throw.
Thou art not dead--thou art not dead!
No, dearest Harmodius, no.
Thy name, by myriads sung and said,
From age to aye shall 60,
Long as the oak and ivy we'd,
As bees shall haunt Hymettus' head,
Or HeIes' water flow.
Thou art not dead thou art not dead.
No, dearest Harmodius, no.
Neither the maidens of Zea, nor any other
maids, perhaps. love to be long in sorrow: even
Minerva, it seems. well nigh forgot herself in the
DAYS Of yore-at least, If We can put faith in the
following song:
As Love, one summer eve, vas strayiDg,
Who should he see, at that soft hour,
But young Minerva, gravely playing,
Her flute within an olive bower.
need not say. tits Loves OPINION
That, grave or merry, good or III,
The sex all bow to his dominion,
As woman will be woman still.
Though seldom yet the boy hath given
70 learned danes his smiles or signs,
So handsome Palas look'd that even
Love quite forgot the maid was wise.
Besides, youth Of his discerning
Knew we'll that, bv shady rill,
At sunset hour-whate'er her leaning
A woman will be woman still.
Her flute he praised in terms extatic,
Wishing il dumb-nor card how SOON
For wisdom's notes, how'er chromatic,
To Love seems always out Of tune.
But long as he found face to fatter.
The nymph found breath to shake and thrill;
As. weak or wise-it doth not matter
Woman at heart, is woman still.
Love chang'd his plan, with warmth exclaimins
"How brilliant was her lips soft dye"
And much that flute, the sly rogue, blaming,
For twisting lips so sweet awry.
The nymph ook'd down-beheld her features
Reflected in the passing riII,
And started, shock'd-tor, ah, We creatures!
Ev'n when divine, you're woman still.
Quick from the lips it made so odious,
That graceless flute the Goddess took.
And white vet fiIl'd with breath meodous,
, Flung it into the CLASSY brook;
Where, as its vocal life was fleetng,
Ad0wn the current, faint and shr,ll,
At distance long twas heard repeating,
ssWOman, alas, vain woman still"
When the vintage is gathered, and the clus-
tiers crushed, i, Is a good time to be merry: here
Is song Keeling in every line, like Bacchus
among the nympbs.
Up with the sparkling brimmer,
Up to the crystal rim;
Let not moon beam slimmer
'T"ixt the food and brim.
When hath the world set eyes on
Ausht to match this light.
Which, DER the cups horizon
Dawns IN bumpers brighls
Truth in deep well Iieth-
So the wise aver;
But truth the TACT denieth-
Water suits not her.
No. her abode's in brimmers,
Like this mighty cup
Waiting till We, good swimmers,
Dive to bring her up.
The remaining songs are Of equal or superior
merit, and Of varied strain. The poetry,
which connects them. contains many illusions
to the war for the independence Of Greece. and
seems>to indulge the hope that a new kingdom
will there arise, with heroes worthy of second
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28
Madeira Wine.

'VNHE subscribers. designing to make their annual i'm
L portation of Wine by the Hope, invite orders for
any description off Howard. March e Co.'s brand
In this way the person ordering viii HAYS the
snce of receiving the Wine shipped for them-their
names being cut the cask ia Madeira.
GEO. JOHNSON & Co.
Who have remaining. from their last importation. a
few quarter and half quarter casks Of Burgundy Tin
to- Grape JUICE and London Particular Madeira Wines.
warranted pure as imported, and for sale on their
usual accommodating terms. jan 80
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-28

French Tea Chime, &c.
ROBERT H. MILLER
HAS JUST OPENED,
DICHLY git, superior French China Tea.sets, IS
IL pieces, ieomplete. with coffee pots
DO do do in smaller sets
DO do Teapots, Sugars, Creams. Plates, &c.
~ Ahandsome assortment Of rich Cut Ocean.
tiers, Tumblers, Wines. Celeries, Pitch.
ers, &c.
few richly Cut Cologne Bottles for the
Toilet
S& Very superior Pressed Glass Dishes, Co
S23k9 vered Dishes, Bowls, Buttertubs, Can.
XETs dlesticks. &c &c.
80 An assortment of Toys for the holy days
Plain Cut. and Moonlight Hall Lamps
Cut and plain Table Lamps; Stable and Hall
Lanthorns
Cut and plain Lamp Glasses, &c.
Lamp Wick for Astral and Mantel amps
Blue, brown and pink Printed Liverpool Dinner
Services complete
One India China Dinner Service
With his usual assortment of E.aRTHENH IRE,
CHINA sy EL.aSS, Wholesale and retail
N. u. PIPES in boxes. dec 20