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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01
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CIR mHIr uiIu,ts.-
territory west of the Alleghanies, and
Mississippi Valley, it is supposed that
nearly two millions are in no way CON
nected with any religious denomination.
Intelligent men who have resided there
are of o 1inion, that far the majority of
males are skeptics. In reference to the
south, containing nearly one fourth OF
our inhabitants, DIR. Cooper, President
Of the University of South Carolina,
gives The opinion that the largest number
are unbelievers.
OF open infdels, proiesscdly so, the
number is alarming. A Society exists
in Boston, to the meetings of which,
hundreds occasionally resort. Admit
tance TO their lectures may be obtained
for six cents, children and females free.
There is another society in Providence,
and in New York city, three, at which
last place their number was suggested in
a public paper to be 10000, At Will
ningtou, Del, large Society is said to
exist, having lectures regularly. There
are supposed to be more than 200 in
Lowell, but not organised. In Ohio, it
has been stated that infidelity prevails /;
and DR.. Cooper is Of opinion, that the
majority ofintelIigert men in South Ca
rollna are infdels. In the last four
years they have not been idle, The fol-
lowing are some Of their newspapers.
The Investigator was begun in this ely
in March, 1881. !, circula,es 1900 CO.
pies, and is increasing. The Free En-
quirer oi New York circulates ab out 1900.
Several other papers are also publish
ed.
Ofthe books published in the last four
wears, from l5 to 20 were enumerated
by their titles. Three editions of Paine's
Age Of Reason have been published at
New York, one at Wilmington, and it is
now stereoiyped in Boston. Volney's
Ruins, Voltaire's Philosophical Dic,ion-
airy, &C., &c, were named. And of the
whole number of books of this class, II
knowing infdel in our city has given the
opinion ,ha, 40 editions have been print
ed, averaging 80 each, giving all aggre-
gate OF 10000 copies. And these books
are scattered far and wide. To show
their rapid sale, i, is said that in only
four months, one lnhdel bookstore in
New York realized $1,000 profit. Thou.
sands of infidel tracts are offered for sale
at the loves, prices. Infdel books are
also said TO have been sent 10 Msslonary
stations in India.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01
Communications.
BIOck.Esland.
Mr.. PECKHAaI,

Mr.. PECKHAM,
Considerable has been said both here and
at Washington concerning the erection of a
Break Water in the harbour of this Island,
and am convinced that the only reason
that i. has not been done long before this, is
the wan, of correct knowledge of the suf-
ferings and inconvenience to which its
dy, Industrious, and enterprsing populnt
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01

Another year has passed into eternity
In so far as that year has been productive Of
all that can render life more agreeable, let
us rPjoicc.-In so far as that year has been
productive Of error, and its consequences,
while we regret and deploie it. let US en-.
deavour to correct the evils and sin no more
If our feelings are not so elastic --our hopes
not so bouyant as in earlier day, still let US
do as well as'we can with what weak nature
has left US. II we cannot realize the benev.
olent dreams of our infancy, still let US strive
to soften the hard DEGREES of Fate. Let us
labor in the vineyard of truth, and may we
not despair, though slowly she yieldeth her
increase. 1t is someYhat cheering TO know
that the last year mas witnessed more rapid
exenton Of liberal principles than any ono
year in the age of this nation. The foul
demon superstition is losing his power. II is
well land now choose ye this day whom ye
will serve Truth or error, If Truth be
Truth, serve her.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01
Missionary denominations.
To CLARIssA ii. MINER.

The following startling facts with re-
gard to the denominations practised by
the Missionaries ut the Sandwich ISL
ands, will be read with great interest,"
they are extracted from Jsmes- Letters,
one Of the most popular writer's in Great
Britain /; who was an eye-witn ess Of the
scenes lie relates. They will be COM
men,cd on hereafter.
ut mny DC recolected that some years
back, we had certain set of savages
brought here, who were introduced as
kings and queens of the Sandwich ISL
ands. They were feted, attended upon
by nobemeu, and, in short, it was as
splendid an instance of gullibility and
tom -foolery as ever was witnessed in the
most creduloIs of all the islands in the
known world. Hoky Poky the king OF
the Cannibal Islands, would receive an
equally kind reception if he really were
an existent being, and would condescend
to make his appearance. These black
comets, however, took their departure,
aud Of The whole of them one only is lie f..
| (Mrs. Boki,) who may be seen in state
of nudity and dead drunk upon the beach
of Woahoo, every day of her waning
existence. The fact is, that in all soci-
ties, savage or otherwise, there always
will be men who take the lead, rom su-
! perior courage or activity, and we trans.
late the head men or chief personages
into kings and queens, and pay them all
the respect due to the Lords anoint-
ed" although they come from the Lord
knows where. The people of England,
although they took off the head of one
king, and dismissed another ra.her cav
alierly. are certainly the greatest admir-.
ers of Legitimacy Of any in the world.
But although Madame Boki is no pro-
phetess in her own couu,ry--it belongs
to, and is one of the greatest Importance
to England, and very small outlay in
colonizing and taking possession of the
Sandwich Islands would prove of the
greatest advantage. The Americans g.
the Russians are both anxious for their
/ possessions, but aware of the prior riybt
of England, have not ventured to seize
them. Still the American missionaries
may be said to govern them, and these
devout personages appear to exceed C.
ven our own Colonial Office in the mr.,
Of misrule. The natives are their slaves.
are yoked to their carriages, and terri
fed by their denuuciauons into the most
implicit obedience. The missionaries
have amassed large fortunes, aud such
has been the nefarious system prac,ised
by these priests of Baal, that the popu.
laiion has decreased from 400, 900 10 the
comparative small mum be-. of $4,000
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01
Democratic Republican Con-
yentiON.

n Democratic Republican State COnren-
iOn, Of lhe friends ofMs .Na.ionaf .4dminis.
tration, iciH be holden al the State House in
Providence, on WEDNESDAY EVE'NG,
Jnaary is, 1884, at6 o'clock, to form a Pror
Of General Offers for the ensuing political
year, and TO make the requisite arrangements
10 insure its success.
u The Republicans Of the several toicns
IN the State are requested 10 be prompt in the
election Of Delegates 10 the Conpsntion.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01

@ Our paper is enormously dated
this week, the error was not discovered un-
Ill too late to be corrected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23

Some Of the Administration papers are eX-
uting at the accession of specie as the result of
the deep financial skill of the President; and
they quote with delight accounts of the arrival
of coin at New York. The natural answer to
all this is-that the importation of specie is the
consequence of the distress which the Execu-
tive usurpation has caused to the country; and
in regard to these particular importations, it
happens rather unfortunately, that they are the
works of the U. States Bank. We understand
that there has arrived, since October last at the
ports of New York and Philadelphia, no less
than two millions three hundred thousand dol
lars for the Bank, and that six hundred thous-
and more are expected-making an aggregate
of nearly three millions; so that the Bank itself
is the real introducer of specie into those ports.
The time is coming when the difference between
the cmrencies will be--gold and silver as the
Bank money, and rags as Jackson money
Nat. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23

Great Wig Festiual-Some idea may be
formed Of the extent Of the preparations tor the
Great Wing Festival in honor of the lat. 60
rious triumph Of the Wings in New York, from
the following items. In addition to the animals
that are to be roasted whole, there will be hVe
hundred rounds of beef three hundred hams
three hundred beave's tongues; fifteen thousand
loaves of bread; eighty butts of beer and ale
&C.
Three Military Bands are to be stationed al al
different points of the enclosure to enlVeh '"'
scene with appropriate national airs ~ ~
The number of guests, it is expected WIZ"
coed twenty thousand-PhH Com. Herata
A Great Drinker.--A cold mater maaIi n nr
New Bedford paper mentions Mr.. Wegp ~
Fairhaven, Mass. who is in the habit Of o'i nme
ing one or tloo quarts of cold water a. ar; ETr
draught. He averages six gallons Gay ui. and
ing at the rate Of quart an hour both Gay I mn.
night, and not unfrequently gallon allu ot Ur
wards at time. This has been MS pi DIN IN
ever since his remembrance. he lhouIseS
noluxries offood-eats moderately
celent heath--attends promptly to MS 3u EaoIs
When dry he is feverish and dizzy, ana E.'f the
burning throughout the system, especlay a. tbrpe
stomach. He, had been without ws az WAS o in
hours at one tIme, the last of when NC " of9re
eXcruciating pain. Heis about 4Oyealo -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23

BANK OF ALEXANDRIA MI TTnR
W7ILL be taken at par for NnilttobIish.
w by JAMES GREEN, at ms II aIeyau,
ments on Royal and Fairfax Streets ,e,h streets,
dria, and at the corner of c and ioI nd an ex-
Washington; where he has now on nsi'Ip LAIN
tensive assortment of ELEGANT onr y
FURNITURE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23
NOTICE.
ALEXANDRIA CANAL OFFICE,

ALEXANDRIA CANAL OFFICE
april TO- 1884 !srr
NOTICE is HEREBY given, That c0n ;vns oftfc
IN TO the order ofthe Board Of D1rec o"eeSings
Alexandria Canal Company, legal Pm osU,,bscrib-
will be Immediately taken against all ;,So,t re.
ers to the stock of said Company % noGore the
spect to persons) who shall not, on OF pe I'll such
25th day of the present month, pay up az are due
instalments as have been called foI d anu
on their stock. JOHN n. ChIE]nnI 10.
Clerk OF the Alexandra Caiiai
IL Persons interested in the aoove 20 20 make
earnestly and respectfully solcHe e. " where
by the resort to SO painful an alternative n.y.
be avoided. ]. II. GREASE, Oo'
apr 12-d3t&eot25th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23

The Committee appointed by the House, to
examine into the concerns of the U. S. Bank,
left Baltimore this morning for Philadelphia.
We learn that motion will be made in the Sc
nate for the appointment of Committee on
the part of that body for the same purpose.
Bali. Pat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23

The Canals were opened yesterday. On Tues
day the Argus stated that "the preparations for
an actire and e.rensive trade hare not been so
great ut any previous gear as at the present"
In 1883 the canals opened on the 22d April. At
this date the amount o w stem Goods in that
city, afoat and in Warehouse, which were trans
ported from New York previous to the 22d
April, was 1915 TONS On the 18th April 1884 as
we are credibly informed, the number of tons
af1oat was only 700 This does not look like
evidence favorable to the assertion Of the Argus.
Albany Gaz 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23

A silent 1rom0n.-There are in the world, indi-
viduals, so uncharitably disposed as altogether
to discredit the existence of what they are I'M
CALAMITY pleased to term the phenomenon, at the
head of our paragraph. Byron has compared a
silent lady to prod gy, only to be dreamed of
in poets philosophy, uideicet. silent thunder
but luckily for the fair sex, poetry is not argu-
ment: and the instance in prose, we are about
to quote, speaks highly in favor of the possible
ty of there having actually existed, at least one
woman (not born dumb) who could hold her
tongue to some purpose. The story is related
by Madam Campan, the governess to the sister
and daughter in law of Napoleon first consul,
and is found in her Journal Anecdotique'-
And here it is. Madam Regnier, the wife of
the Procureur Civil of Versailles, was one day
chatting at her own house, in the midst of a
large assembly: she happened, in the course of
the conversation, to let fall some foolish obser-
walton or other out of its place, it is true, but of
no sort of consequence. Her husband rated her
soundly before all the company, and told her ''to
hold her tongue, for she was simpleton;" tia
zeZ vous, Madame, vous etes une sotte.) She
lived twenty or thirty years after this, and never
spoke single word from that time; not even to
her husband or children: concerted theft was
committed beneath her very eyes: attempts
were made to take her by surprise, but it was
found impossible to draw a word from her.
When she gave her consent to the marriage of
her children, she would nod her head and sign
the contract; never was such extreme tenacitv
witnessed in this world. She never once open-
ed her mouth; her selflove had been wounded
and she never forgave the affront; her dose oft
must have been a strong one. Twenty or thir-
ty years. Ponder on this, we traducers Of the
talr, and own that a woman may, for a con.
slderation,' be SILENT though not dumb.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
IMPROVED VlOLINS.
HH + undersigned having invented s

TH + undersigned having invented Sc
veral improvements IN the construc-
tIon of VIOLINS, is now prepared to
furnish the public with Instruments of the
most approved quality, and at a reduced
Prlce. The improvements consists 81, ,
IN such construction as 10 resist the &C :
ton of the atmosphere, as neither heat
nor cold, dryness or moisture, can affect
them;-2d, The several parts are SO put
together, as to preserve them from ali H.
ability to come apart or to warp:-3d-
The tones on these instrume MS can be
carried above the ordinary concert pitch,
without endanserng the strings. For
the purpose Of giving them more ex-
tended introduction to the musical world
he will afford them ,oa,ranted, at the vc-
ry low price of Twenty-Five Dollars
each, delivered in Newport, or sent at
The risk Of the purchaser TO any other
place. PETER M. SLOCUM
Newport, Aug ii, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
1rA FOR SALE.

EiuH The subscriber hereby offers
for sale the dwelling house
where he now lives, together with the lot
on which 1t stands, situated in Bristol, on
State street, nearly opposite Horizons
Hotel. The house is 45 feet in 'front.'
80 II. wide, two stories high; the. lower
part constructed for Offices and stores;-
the whole in complete repair, and nearly
surrounded by young and thrifty growth
of ornamental trees. The lot is 45 Il. in
front, with IL H. gangwny, and extends
80 #. back. This situation is in the most
pleasant and central part Of the town,
and is a very. beautiful one for private
residence, and. highly advantageous for
u lace Of business, and as il can at pre-
sent be bought for much less than its re-
al value, it affords Il rare opportunity for
purchasers.
For one quarter Of the purchase mo-
ney, payment will be required in thirty
days, but a liberal credit will be given
for the remainder.
LUscoMB FULLER.
Bristol, II. I. Sept. l8, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
FRESH SUPPLY or
DRY GOODS.

NDWARD +. NEWTON has lust
received a very complete assert
ment of Foreign and Domestic DRY
GOODS, adapted to the season, which
he is determined TO sell us low as can be
bought in town.
Among them ure--
Broadclohs Of all qualities, colors and
prices; fashionable cassimsres and vest
ings, brochellas, cassinetts and princet-
tas, Irish linens, damask & table cloths,
Russia sheeling, diaper and crash.
Elegant French musIins and ging
hams, French and English prints; me RI
no Thibet and Grape shawls; white cam
brics and muslins Of every kind; bob
binet and thread laces, n great variety
gloves, hosiery, fancy handkls., ribbons,
&c. sc. Together with rich assort-
ment of black, bIue.black, and colored
SILKS. ia. q.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
ARRIVALS.

c.,- c -FRfDAy. Sept aG.
scLf south America. Coo from Pruvi T. for Exebnrn
sioop Mary Han, I'm New York Tor rroyid
Sio"p Emeiinc, Coggeshall, I'm bristol;
Sl"op 'inlcyon, iill, i'm East Greenwich;
sl""p Gov Gibbs, Cry. I'm rivertun;
slhop Annawdn, iliven, fin Providence for NYork.
Sloop VIM. II. Allen, Usher, from Bristol.
$500 SATURDAY, eth.
schf Frank, VII y, fr"m New Haven { r Boston;
schr Louis, Maconber fin n Bedford for IiaItim re
schr Ocean cozzens, from Bang r;
Slo"p fame, Fogcr, from Nantuchet for Provid.
.,,, SUNDAY, 2Sth.
So,p Hero, Eead, from N YoIk for Providence;
sloop Magnet, Barlow, from Fair i,aven;
Flo New constitution, Corwn, from Southn m ptoD
Si"op u Jones, We I, fran Bristol for N bedford;
MtsD.Y, 29th.
Sloop Morning Star, Rogers, from Sagharbor!
loo sing SUM-, Farmer, fun rrovid for Hartford,
Sl"op Victory. Heath, FIN N Yoik for Prov idente;
eio"p Armada, Munro, from York for Providence;
- ,,,,. TUESDAY, 30th.
Brig William, rh'nney. from sanrw rh for n York;
schr Eliza Betsey, -, fm Duxbury for Albany
stlr Enterprise, Bar Ow, from Sandwich
hr superior, arrow from Sandwich;
Sclr Julia ann, Man, from sullivan, Me-
sioop Emma ~ Eliza, Handy, from Rochester;
slooP Hiram, W est, from Hiverhcad:
sloopGtors'ann, i'hnney, from Sandwich
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02

Court Of Probate, AIiddietown, Sept. Is, 1884.
WHEREAS, the Administrators first Ac-
w count on the estate Of Elizabeth Peck-
ham, late OF Middetown, widow dec. was pre-
sentcd for examination and allowance: 1t is
Ordered, That the consideration thereof be
referred to Court Of Probate, to be holden
at the Town House in Middletown on the Sd
Monday of October next, ut l o'clock p. IN.
and that previous notice be given, by publish
ing Il copy Of this order three several times in
the HeraM 9fMe Times, to all persons inter-
estcd to appear at said time and place and be
heard. WIN. SMITH,
sept. %. Prob. CK.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
1o,en Council gLAileto,pn. S,pt.I5 1871

1oien Council, MdtAeto,on, Sept. Is, 1891.
0N the return Of Highway, beginning
al the North west corner of the or
chard occupied by Abncr Peckham, on the
Charity Farm so called, thence running in u
souiherly direct ion through said Farm, and
land late belonging TO Geo. Gibbs, dec. until
the same intcrsects the road leading from
Newport To Sachuest Beach, surveyed ,bound-
ed aud narked out by Wm. w. Frcc5orn esq
Jas. Chase, and VIM. Thurston, in presence
OF warrant from this Council to them direct
ed: 1t is ordered, that all persons Interested
IN the lands through which SAID highway pas
ses, be summoned to appear at Il Town Coun-
Gil to be holden at the Town house in Mid
dlctown on the Sd Monday of October next,
at l o'clockp. m. by publishing copy of this
order three several times in the Herald Of Me
Times, that said persons may be heard for or
against the reception of said return and re-
port WIN. SMITH,
sept. % Council Clerk.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
CHEAP GOODS.
SwRET, AT MO.

" AS good and cheap Goods as can be pur-
- N chased IN NewpoU,in any Store whatever. !.
nnd II constantly receiving new supplies from n.
! ork and Boston, Of new style, and selected by
real good Judges Ills old customers and .lrnsy.rs
are respectfully invited 10 call and examine his
Goods for themselves, and they will be satisfied
at once that il is the sacred truth.
lie has among his general assortment A MER-
lCAk kCOODS-bleached and brown cotton
sheetngs and shirtings; plain blue & twill d strip
ell cotton drilling: beeverteen, strip'd and brow
jean, satinelt aud cashmere bed ticking and long
cloth, linen diaper for only i2t cts; g. 4 unbeach-
ed do. very cheap; broudcloths, floor carpeting-
lannels, &c.
ENGLISH GOODS--super blue und blk.
broadcloths; 100 pieces eeyan, cacos snd prints,
glnghani, eglantine, hattst, barage and muslin.
counterpanes, carpetings and rugs, elegant; linen
and cotton granderills drill aud stripe furniture
and other dimity, from l2a to 33 cents per yard;
linen and dnmask diaper, hosiery, gloves tr vest
ing, laces, linen and cotton.
FRENCH GOODS--4O0 pcs ribbons, Ita-
han and French Grape, silk hosiery, n cheap lot
horse skin, beaver doe skin gloves; fancy toilet
boxes, merino shawls Ga, IA & s-4. different
colors; fancy hdkis., shawls, crape and sewing
silk and cotton.
INDIA GO0DS--Canton & nankin grapes,
naokins, Pongee hdkis., blk. fgurd and plain do
lcvantine, blk and color'd.
IRISH GOODS--lrish diaper, narrow and
wide linen, Irish linens, cheap; linen dalnuslS,
Russia shectings, duck and diaper.
The above goods, together with many other ar
ticles not mentioned, make a complete assortment
of fancy and staple goods, and it will he an OBJ
jeci to those who wish to buy cheap, TO give him
a call
Newport, July 3lst, 1884.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
.4S.SESSORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscr-
bers were appointed in legal Town Meet
ing, held on the Sd Of June last, to assess IA
tax Of Eight Thousand Dollars on the ratea-
bic property in the town of Newport, to be
collected and paid into the Town Treasury
on or before tho first day of December next.
We therefore call upon all persons interested
to give in to either of US, u list of their ratea-
bic estates, OH or before the S,h day of Octo-
l :. next Tnos. Bush,
GEO. ENGs, .lsScsrs.
NIB. lIAMnrrr.
Newport Sent % 1874
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
EVENING SINGING SCHOOL.

II. NUTTING's School, for instruc-
~" ton in Sacred Music will COM
mence on Saturday, the 25th inst. at the
Moravian Church. The School is de
signed for adult persons Of both sexes.
Terms, So for "a lessons.
Tickets for tho term, may be purchas-
ed at the Book stores of Messrs. Gala
han, and ii. Barber, or at the School.
Persons wishing to take private lessons,
or to form private classes, are requested
to leave their names at either Of the
above places, or at the residence of Mr.
Nutting, in Thames street.
Newport, Sent. l3.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02

=. In this town, on Thursday evening last, suddenly
MIR John r. Eas ON, aged "a years
n Neunesday, 2ith ult. Eugene, infant son OF Mr.
william Col, aged days " "
~ Essex, (conG. l9ih ut. Mrs Maria w. Post wife
ofcapt Joseph W. Post aud daughter of The late Cant
ahn I,a'h. iurin' rly of this n, aged ~ years
~ wanzey, Mass On "Wednesday, aith ui Mrs
Lyd'a barker. wife Of Mr. Elijah BARKER nd d,nphter
years. - " - 49, ~
, board brig Omar, Burgess Of Ioston, Sept. TO- MIR
Whiiain n. Rngg :, mate, OF Provdenc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-02
THE PENNY MAGAZINE.

THE PENNY MAGAZINE.
.Netr arrangement.
GEIIE f. subscriber will hereafter furnish
= either edition, N. York or BOSTON,
of the Penny Magazine, without any
charge for carriage if paid for IN adrance
or as tahen.
Parts l3 & ii of the Boston edition
and all up to Part % of the n York edi-
ton, are received for subscribers, and
for sale-prlce IL l-2 cents each, at
w. CALLAHAN's
Book Store s. Circulating Library.
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