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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

"A Challenge for $4,000. The friends
Of Julia, by Bertrand dam Transport
by Virginius, full brother to Bertrand.
jr. now the property of Colonel James
b. Richard, propose to run her against
any horse in the United States, four
mile heats over the Washington Course
on the Monday preceding the next reg
ular South Carolina Jockey Club races,
in February next, for the above sum OF
$4,000. The rules OF the said Club to
govern the race, and the Judges Of the
Club TO decide the same. Julia Is now
three, and will run as four year Old
This challange to be accepted, and the
horse named by letter to John b. Irving
Esq. in Charleston, on or before the
fret day of June next, and the stakes TO
be deposited with the Treasurer of the
Club. on the Saturday preceding the
race. Half forfeit.-CharIeston Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

Interesting Occurreaee.-A fire re-
Gently occurred at DoyIes'on, at which a
clover mill was principally consumed.
After securing quantity Of seed, and
some things, the proprietor, Mr.. Fretz,
rccollectcd that bed on which lie some
times slept when the mill was running
at night, was left on the loft and rushed
in after it. and gathering it up in his
arms, was bearing it out. when he dis
covered that his son, a lad 10 or l2 years
old, who it appears had gone there with
out the knowledge Of any one, was in
bed; and would unquestionably have per-
shed in tho flames. hut for this acci-
dental rescue ofhis father.
Erie Observer.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

NoNcHALANcE UNDER SEVERE AccI-
DENr.--On Wednesday severe accden,
occurred, on board Of one Of the steamboats,
while under way,about seven miles from the
city. Ono Of the hands mulatto fireman,
after fixing some part Of the machinery in
going back. stepped on the plate, when his
foot slipped off the deck plate and bis leg
caught between the wheel and the Plate.--
liis body fell on the deck, and his dismem-
bcred limb below. II was taken completely
off just above the knee joint. He was taken
up. and together with his "dismembered
member" sent back TO town in boat, aud
during the whole distance. never uttered
complaint The subsequent smputation of
the stump, he bore with q stoicisn worthy Of
Zeno himself Describing the affair to
gentleman, he very coolly observed 81
wouldn't have had it happen for thousand
dollars mo, sir, not for whole steam boat,
mo, not if you'd give mo all Savunnah!"--
Savannah Georgian.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

1t is our intention after the p|
week, to publish our paper on wi
day mornings instead Of TuesdaA
We are induced to make this
ton from conviction that we sh I
able to present the news ofthe day|
er by more than double the diffd
in time between the date of its ii
publication aud the time we sballI
after select. When we detsrmin|
issue it on Tuesdays our impressis
that we should be able to furnis
readers with the intelligence broul
the southern and western mails d
earlier than we conld have done hi
issued the paper on Wednesday, III
experience Of two years has sa,is}
that we were mistaken. The ci
stance that no boat leaves New Yd
Sunday, and the uncertainty Of the.
val of the steamboats, which leave
York on mondays. is such, that VI
at no time rely upon being able to.
sent to our readers abroad the
which may be received unleI
day Is lost in forwarding their pl
We hope therefore. that this chang
be acceptable to ell our subscribe
we can assure them it is made !
from 4 regard to their views and
ests.-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

An Unpisasdn. Diiemma.-about thirty
years since a farmer in neighboring
Town, went to his harm early one cold
morning in the winter season to fodder
his cattle. With pitchfcrk, in hand. he
mounted the scaifold to pitch down some
hay. He had hardly commenced his OPP
peration, when he was sadly frightened
hy heholding,two enormous eye glaring
at him from beam within few feet OF
his head. He soon assertained TO his
confusion that it was mons,rous wild
Cat, which appeared n the act Of crouch
ing, preparatory to fatal spring. Self
preservation wisperered the farmer 10
become the assailani, and uccorningiy,
without loosing time in idle compli-
ments, he made desperate attempt to
transdx the savage animal with his
pitchfork but unhappily the tines Of tho
fork only pussed through the skin,
grazed the backbone Of the beast, and
nailed him to the roof. He felt himself
wounded, and uttered The most horrible
dlscordant noises, at the same time ma
king violent Efforts to get free. The
farmer meanwhi'c held on to the end oi
the pitchfork, expec'idg every moment
ihs, his struggling antagonist would
hreuk loose, aud sever him from limb "a
limb. ~
The poor man bawled right Justify
for aid-but the barn being at consid
cradle distance from the house, he coulc
not succeed in making himself heuro
and in this unenyiable situation, will
the ,hermometnr at zero, he was com
PEELED TO remain, until one of his sons
wondering what detained his father 50
long from break fast, went out TO tie
barn, where he bcheId the antagonists
facing each other, the quadruped tremb
ling with pain and rage, and the biped
with fear. The youth very uncerimon.
iously seized another pitchfork, and
without any regard to the rules Of hon
cradle warfare. soon give ,he wbiskeret
gentlman his qnietus.--
Ex. News Letter.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

Humanity Of Wild Beasts. The
keerer of a Menngerie of Animals at
Louisville, Ky. waste have publicly ex-
hibited Lioness aud a large American
Bear, in the sashe cage, on the I'd inst.
The same bear had once been intro
duced into the cage of full grown AZ
rican Lion, sn New Orleans, who nobly
took him under his protection, without
,njaring him, and SO kept him five days
not suffering the keeper to approach
thus exhibiting more true humanity than
the person who was guilty Of the brutal
act Of putting them together.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

Shocking Murder.--A man named
Barkesdale Of Warren county, Geo. had
been held to bail for his appearance at
court, and his securities, hearing that il
was his intention to leave the country.
wished to surrender him to tho sheriff.
For this purpose five persons placed
themselves near his residence, on the
night of the 18th inst. sitting with their
backs against an clubhouse, when Barkes-
dale made his appearance in front OF
them armed with gun. One ofthem
mildly begged him to desist from shoot
ing; he however stepped back a short
distance. bringing them in a range, and
fired, killing a Mr. y. Jones, of Talia-
ferro county, who received forty small
shot and two slugs. which passed thro'
his right arm and chest, and wounded
a Mr. Peyton Harris very severely, and
Thomas Pitman slightly. BarkesdaIe
was pursued bu, made his escape.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

DREADFUL AccIpENr. On Saturday
morning as Mr.. Edward Stanley, a re-
sident ofNew York was cunning at Will
Iiamsburg. Long Island, in company
with some friends, double barrelled
fowliDg piece, which he was using,
burst in both barrels, wounding him so
severely that his life is despaired off,
His face and right hand were also dread.
fully laceraicd.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19
Praefi. al adranfope Of .Seienee

The following illustration Of the utility
Of science in the common occurrences
Of life is from the Genesee Farmer -
"A penknife, by accident dropped into
a well, 70 feet deep. A sunbeam from
a mirror was directed to the bottom.
which rendered the knife visible. and u
magnet fastened TO "a pole, b ought il
up.'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19


To the President of the Republican
Convention now sitting in Providence.
SIR-Should any member of the Con-
vention propose to honor me with a
nomination for the Office of Governor of
this State, for the ensuing political year
l beg you 30 communicate TO the Con-
ven,ion my resolution to decline such
nomination.
The people have been sufficiently ha-
rassed by five aborrive trials to elect a
Governor and Senate, when three sets
Of candidates have been presented to
them. from whom they were to make
selection. Under like circumstances,
think we have reasou to expect that q
sixth trial will give like result, and
am unwilling to be instrumental in con.
tinuing the present politica! condition o
the State, which is SO dangerous to the
Liberties of the people.
| Very respectfully your pbedient ser
want. J. FENNER.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19
FEMALE LOVE.

Emily was now in the happiest Pc
Rod of love--perhaps its only happy
unc she felt keener sense Of employ
ment, a pleasure in trifes, reliance on
the present; her step was more buoyant
her laugh more glad; she felt desire to
he kind TO all around, and her nature
seemed oil gaiety bur for lis sweetness.
Loves first steps are upon tke rose,
says the proverb-'its second frds the
thorn Like the maiden of the Sairy tale
We destroy our spell when we open i: to
examine in what characters it is written.
In i's ignorance is its happiness there
is none ofthe anxiety that is the fever Of
hope--no fears, for there is no calcula-
tioa--no selishaess, for it asks for moth.
ing--no disappointment, for nothing is
expected; it is like the deep quiet enjoy
ment Of bnsking in the bright sunshine,
without thinking Of either how the glad
warmth will ripcn our fruits aud flowers
or how the dark clouds in the distance
fnrehodc storm.
doubt whether this morning twilight
ofthe affections has the same extent of
duration and influence in man that il has
in women (; the necessity ofexertion for
attainment hns been early inculcated up
on him---he knows that ifhe would win,
he must woo--and his Imagination acts
chiefly as stimulus. But woman's is
ofa more passive kind she has no mo-
live for analysing feelings whose future
rests not with herself; more imaginative
from early sedentary habits, she is con-
tent to dream on, and some chance re-
veals to herselfihc secret she would new
er have learnt from self-investigation.-
lmbued with all the ,imidity, exalted by
.he romance of first attachment, never
did girl yet calculate on making what is
called a conquest of the man she loves
A conquest is the resource of wenriness
the consolation of dIsappointment--a
second world of vanity ani ambition,
sighed for like Alexander's but not till
we have wasted and destroyed the hearts
frs, sweet world of early love.
Let Lord Byron say what Iie will Of
bread and butter, girlhood isa beautiful
season, and its love--its warmth, uncal-
culating, devoted love-so exaggerating
IN its simpliciiy--so keen from its fresh
ness sis the very poetry of attachment /;
after years have nothing like il. To
know that the love which once seemed
eternal can have an end, destroys its i'm.
mortality, and thus brought to a level
with the beginnings and endings-the
chances md changes Of lifc's common
place cmplcymcnts and plensures--and
alas from the sublime to tho ridiculous
there is but step--our divinity turns
out an idol-we are grown too wise. toe
worldly for our former faith--and we
lauglrat what we wept before, such hugh
ter is more biiter--a thousand times
more 6itter--ihan tears
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

Punishment for Siandsr.-In the 18th
century, the laws of Poland we're very
severe against slander. The person who
was convicted Of propagating an un-
founded tale of scan 1al, initiating a.
gainst the character of an honest indi-
yidual, was forthwith sentenced to place
himself publicly under table, in the at.
titude Of a dog there to bark three seve-
al times and between every barking to
declare aloud that he had 'lied like dog.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

DREADFUL MURDER genllsmsl
arrived in this city yesterday from u
non, N. H. states that a most shocking
der was perpetrated in that town last
day, by monster, named Fox, on bis
and brother in law, named .Annis. Il
mat Fox swore that he would kill his
u she married annis, and accordingly
Iy after the marriage, he went to their
and attempted to Kill "A. with a knit
failing in his attempt, he retired and
cured an axe with which he ret,irnc|
struck him on the neck cutting clear III
the bone, and killing him INSTANTLY
sister fed, out he pursued her, drew a
which missing FIRE several times, he be
to death with il.
LATER ACCOUNT.
The Boston papers contain thu
lowing particulars of this horrid
action. The murderer's name ID
who has been several years an idi'
der guardianship, and ut times III
hibited the frenzy of maniac.
sister, few Days previous MARI
man by the name of Annis, contr|
bis wishes, and and as he said to
way the small property he poss,
He drove yoke ofoxen into the |
and chained them 70 tree TO pl
having them taken from him by ]
as he stated; he also broke up d
consequence Of a similar apprehe
At the time Of the marriage, Id
threatned to Kill the clrgyman ai|
Town Clerk, for the agency in tbt'
ringe, and procured an old pistol Il
purpose. He afterwards appears
change his purpose, and wreak'
vengence upon his sister and hel
band.
He suddenly rushed into the
where they were at brenkfast and
ming behind Annis. dealt blow.
cut off the neck bone, and nearly
cred the head from the body. A 81
blow cut through, the collar
Whether his sister at frst a,tts
10 defend her husband, is not kno,|
she soon fed, and he went in pS
and having snapped his pistol. v
effect, he beat her brains out W
and then jumped npon her aud
buried her ia the snow. Ahel
homicide he concealed himsel
which he had constructed in tn
but was soon discovered aud TAX
custody. On the examination,
peared to be excessively stupid ar
little or nothing;,. the nex, day I
peared more animated. We leari'
all parties were miserable people
no character.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

PRorEcrioN or LAMBS AND GEESE.
II is but little known but is nevertheless
a iact' (says the Portland Mirror) tha,
a little tar rubbed on the neck Of your
lambs and geese, will prevent the dep
relations Of foxes ameng them, these
animals having an unconqucrabIe aver
sion 10 the smell of tar.
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'Hrhere are three things, yea four"
Is the wise man says, which we like
20 see. /. We like to sec man enter
nnr office aud lay his 05ss upon matter
put up ia type for insertion in the paper
aud Knock it into pi. 2. We like 20 see
man seize a piecc Of manuscript copy
from the composition. and examine the
hand wiring. 3. We like to see n man
thrust las phiz luto the "editor's closet"
and peep over his shoulder. 4. We
like 20 see every man, especially non
subscribers, giso an editor advice, -fgra-
tuitously, of course,) and kindly tell him
II he dues not pursue particular course
he viii violate their feelings, ard pnssi-
bly, lose sobscriber--dou't you reader I
Warren OK. H. Star.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19
From the Prov. Amer.

We transfer to our columns to-day n
communication published in .he Repub-
lican Herald Of Wednesday. which puts
to rest the thousand reports that bave
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

We learn that a yonng man named,
Blake, Of Worcester, son Of the late
Francis Blake. attempted to commit
suicide in that town last week. He APP
piled loaded pistol to his mouth and
discharged it. He was alive on Satur-
day, but was not expected to survive.
Atlas.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

Distressing Accident. On Sa'
last, Amos Sayers, son Of MIR
Sayers, Of this village, was run O
a sleigh loaded with plaster and
A number Of teams we're in cor
and the unfortunate boy was 'cs
a ride with the forward one. He Il
of-the runner of the sleigh fol
passed lover his breast, and he d
stantly. [Salem (N.Y.)
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19
LATER FROM EUROPE.


BY the arrival Of the London packet {
ship Philadelphia ut New York, the day
before yesterday. London dates have
been brought down to the 10Th of Janu-
ary, four days later than those previous
ly received. These dates do not offer
any thing of any great moment, and,
like most European accounts, consist
principally in rumors and speculations.
The most important fact that we no.
tice is. that Of the Dutch Kings having
issued an order to allow all nations free
egress and Ingress, to the Scheldt, ex.
cept those under the English, French
and Belgian flags. This order, by some
is looked upon as matter of Importance.
and indicative ofhostilities, whilst others
say it is an affair Of no consequence.
PORTUGAL.
The accounts from Portugal, though
not definite, are interesting. Lord Har-
vey, an English Envoy Extraordinary,
had arrived at Lisbon from Madrid and
communicated with Don Miguel, who
was called from the head Of his army to
attend the conference. The result oi
the conference was proposition for an
armistice, to which, it was said, the Mi
guelite would readily and gladly assent.
The conditions Of the armistice re-
quire, that Don Miguel shall leave Por-
tugal. and that a Regency, in the name
of Donna Maria, shall be appointed,
which shall govern under constitutional
forms.
ENGLAND.
The British parliament was soon ia
assemble for the prosecution of business,
and It was expected, that immediate steps
would be taken to suppress the commo.
tions of O'ConnelI in Ireland. Thou.-
ands Of troops were daily embarking for
Ireland to enforce the supremacy of the
government.
FRANCE.
France remained in a state of ofcompar.
ative tranquility. and the French King
was busily engaged in reviewing his
troops throughout the Kingdom.
EGYPT.
The affairs Of Egypt remained in an
unsettled state, and the Egyptians were
successfully advancing against the
Turks. The aspect of the intelligence
received by this arrival, is not remarka.
BILE for i,s interest Or complexion. I,
Isimply affords renewed picture of the
commotions aud murmufings of dense
and overgrovn population, incapable
from its size, Of the enjoyment of domes
tic repose and liberty.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

IL is a curions hut n we'll attested fact.
that Virginia negotiated treaty, under
the title of the old Dominion, with o.
iver Cromwell.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

Effects Of Fright.-On Tuesday eyen-
ing, while two ladies were bargaining
for some ear rings, at Wizards store,
lO7 Washington street, the gas light be-
came suddenly extinguished, and The
fair customers hastily retired, taking
with them, in their alarm, two pair Of
earrings. valued at 1850.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

we learn from western paper. that Q
Young gentleman OF New York. has been
; nns" e sTh coats f"r kissing the wife of q
man VITA whom he boarded. The suit vac
'i'sg" - 80 -sss-aj ~ The sceoyery Of
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-03-19

The venerable james Madison was SO
years Of age on the 9th inst. He was
born on the 9Th March, 1850.
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been put in circulation by our enemies,
that Mr.. Francis would not accept the
suffrages Of the freemen for Governor.
Mr.. Francis will accept them, and he
will serve if elected, and that he will
honor the Office. no man who is acquain-
ted with his abilities will presume to de-
ny. Far be it from us to panegyrise
any one. Our rule is, "nothing to ex-
tenuate or set down aughl in malice"
but we cannot refrain from congratula-
ting the people on the prospect of now
having "A Governor, not one springing
up from usurpation, under Perpetua-
ton Act, but from the pure Elective
Franchise.
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THH REPUBLICAN
II r w pORT T.
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH
1888.
Republican, Administra|
and farmers PrOxl
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN BROWN FRANC
OF WARWICK.
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR
JEFFREY HAZARI
OF EXETER.
FOR SENATORS.

/. Alpheus Billings, cf Pros
2. Byron Dymond, 4
3. William Browning, ". King
4. Sanford Amy, Little Co
6. Robert F. Noyes, s. King
z. Welcome Arnold, Cor
6. Christopher Spencer, va
9. Thomas Cory Jr., Ports
10. Isaac Wilkinson. Smi'
Henry Bowen, Secretary.
ALBERT c. GREENE, Airy Gen
JoHN STERNE, Gen Treasurer.
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COMMUNICATION.

OONAll OANAOA 1Olvs
1t is true, Mr.. Francis, has been urg-
ed repeatedly, as well as earnestly and
cordially to accept the nomination and
that he partially declined this distin-
gu:shed honor but notwithstanding his
refusal, two parties have published his
name, and thus involved him in the di-
lemma, either of permitting them to vote
for him, or Of coming out, and az we
candidly believe disafiecting great ma
jority Of the freemen ofthis State, by
the offensive declaration, that he will
not accept their suffrages. Such an act
on the part of Mr.. Francis would be po-
litical suicide. We know that he will
not resort to it. In no other way can
he avoid being candidate for the Office
of Governor.
In yindication of this course, as it re-
spects Mr.. Francis, we aver, that public
sentiment has impelled us to it. In ac-
cordance with this sentiment the two
parties united upon him as the most
practicable means Of giving the State a
Governor, and of restoring harmony to
her political aud Legislative counsels.
Mr.. Francis is left perfectly unshack-
led and independent aud is, therefore,
called upon by every consideration Of
patriotism to leave this matter to the
people and, if he be elected, when
thus put in nomination against his wish
it will only prove (what we are sensible
will be tested by the vote in April) that,
at this peculiar juncture he is the most
acceptable candidate for the freemen Of
Rhode Island.
Governor Arnold himself ought to re-
jolce that this exciting and wearisome
contest is at last brough. to an issue
that he must either be defeated or cleo
ted. An individual is now nominate ],
who is personally friendly to him, and
was unwilling to run against him but
circumstances beyond that individuals
control, have conspired TO place hin,
where he is.
We further state, from the best aud
most direct authority that Mr.. Francis
will serve if elected.
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N q TT q r..
Drugs and Medicine,

nF the best quality and as cheap as at any
~ other shop. Kept constantly for Sale
by DR.. JOHNSON, al his MEDICAL DIS
PENS.aRY. No. 1873, Thames Street,
just north Of the Brick Market,-where he
hopes EVERY BODY will send or call. g.
purchase their medicine &c.
0Tedicine che SITS put up, or replenish-
ed with particular care. Prescriptions Of
Medical Gentlemen, faithfully and carefully
put up.
GT DIR. MANLEIGH'S MUCH ADMIRED
MADAGASCAR OIL,
For the hair, this oil is osed TO curl and per:
fume the hair 10 cause il to grow, and TO
prevent badness. it is superior to any other
now offered to the public, and isin very gen
eral use.
GPAS A. SURGEON DENTIST,
DR.. Johnson, will perform any operation on
Teeth, at half his regular prices until the
first Of April next.
The Ladies aud Gentlemen, therefore. who
are in want Of teeth, will please to embrace
this opportunity.
Dr. Johnson will attend 10 the prac-
tice ofpbysie as usual
Fees Moderate. FEB. 10.