The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-07-24
intelligence has cset gloom over large
circle of her sympathising friends.

intelligence has cast gloom over large
circle Of her sympathising friends.
Melancholy Suicide. - Early yesterday
morning. the body, Of Mr.. Nathaniel
Putnam Baker, Of the firm of Baker T. /
Blanchard. dry goods dealers, in Kilby-
street, who commenced business about
six months since, was found in the dock
at The head Of Liverpool wharf, at low
water. Prince Snow, Esq. Coroner be-
ing called, summoned n jury of inquest,
who, after patient examination, re-
turned Tor verdict, "thut the deceased
came 10 his dea,h'by drowning himself
in the dock at the head of Liverpool
wharf, between the hours OF II o'clock
last night and half past this morning.
cause unknown" II appeared in evil
dence before the inquest, that Mr.. Baker
was native Of Ipswich in this state,
aged about 34 years ;-that he boarded
at No. 8, Peari-street, and from 10 10
about II o'clock on Tuesday evening,
was smoking with fellow bparder in
the chamber entry, engaged in pleasant
conversation. He then went down
stairs saying he was going TO bed, and
was not afterwards seen until his body
was found. His hat and pair Of silk
gloves were found in boat near the
body, perfectly dry, and in his coat
pocket, among other articles, small
, line about nine feet 10 length, with u
haDgman's moose at one end.
Ii is understood that Mr.. Baker was
20 have been married next week 10
young lady Of New, Bedford and letter
from her, dated New Bedford, Monday
evening, signed /" Csty," the character
Of which was throughout tender and al
fectionate, Was found in his coat poe ket.
The only reason he gave for his dejec-
ton of mind. was the prospect Of the
great responsibility he should take upon
hinself,n entering the married state.
II is stated IN The Transcript that Mr.
B. left his watch and pocket book at his
boarding house ; ond that when he was
found his breast was still warm but that
no attempt was made 10 reeuscitate him.
He was the fayorite child Of an aged
mother--to whom the news of his me-
lancholy death will be sore Sfl,ction.
Mr.. Baker had been for many years IN
the employment Of Mr.. Henry RICE, and
was one OF the best salesmen IN The city.
lie bore an irrewoachable character,
and no cause can be OWNED for his last
rash act. His social aud pecuniary ar
engagements were highly flattcring.
The Globe states that upon examina.
tion of his bed in the morning. II had the
appearance Of having been occupied
Ills wardrobe vas in readiness Tor his
marriage, and the stage driver. who was
charged with the wedding dress of the
be,rothed lady, hore also the melancholy
tidings Of his untimely death 10 her. and
his bereaved connexions. The event
is regarded with equal surprise and
sorrow, BY his numerous acquaintance
10 this city.
f. In :he Supreme Court Of Penn-y'-
vania. the judgment ofih. District Court
a, Harrisburg. has been affirmed, WHERE
by a Mr.. Bolton RECEIVERS $1,000 Oh
Colder & Williams, proprietors Of the
Harrisburg and Reading line OF stages
for damages caused by one, Of their dr.
vers Mr.. B. was in wagon. and seeing
the stage approach behind turned to the
left eide Of The road, leaving the stage
ample room to pas. but the driver
kept straight on, overturned the wagon
and broke the plaintiffs leg. The main
points embraced by this decision are.
that, 10 travelling on public road. one
may take which side he pleases. go far
as relates TO vehicles behind him: the
legal requisi,ion to ..keep 10 the right"
being intended only to,preveni collisions
between carriages approaching each
other in opposite directions. Bats
vehicle in front, If moi .lready on one
side Of the road, must take one side or
ihe other az soon as practicable, II
another vehicle approaches from behind
or wishes to pass il. lfihe car''age in
front be on one siile Of the road al the
time, It should proceed on that Side, be
il right or left. Itis not bound to yield
its privileges, 10 allow the switier vehicle
TO pass il; nor must 1t, on the other
haod, offer any let or hiodrance by
changing its course or otherwise to pre-
ven, such passing.