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The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-08-30
STATE CONSTITUTION.

FREEMEN OF RHODE ISLAND are you will
ling to be duped by few aspiring demagogues,
who appear to have utterly abandoned all respect
for the rights of man. and to desire your perpetual
bondage under BRIrIsH CHRTER!
Gracious God ought this principle to be encour-
aged, principle so contrary to the genius of free
people! Is there an intelligent mln among us,
who can deliberately assert, and with any shad-
ow OF reason maintain the doctrine, that the fee
men Of Rhode Island are not sufficiently enlig ht-
ened to understand the defects, which all expert
ence teaches exists in our present Charter Gov
ernmentl If there is such person let him come
forward and illunne our minds-for we are weak
creatures, and willing to bear burdens patient
ly, provided it can be made to appear that we are
born to be governed by our servants.
Certain personages attached TO our /" omnipo-
tent'' General A ssenby, have imbbed the no
ton that the people are snugly confined within the
the royol web, cast upon US by the omnipotcnt
and allwise potenate Charles the second by the
Grace ofGod King of Great Britain, sc and
that the descendants Of that immortal race, who
made such noble sacrifices to achieve for them
selves and all posterty, victory which should
lay the axe TO the root cftyranny in every shape,
will tamey submit TO the most humilia:ing and
degrading treatment from the Lords asccdant, be-
fore they will be moved to examine into the caus-
es Of their NANTES, grievances. But in this cacu-
lation undoubtedly they have committed gross
error. The people Of this State, goaded on by
repeated acts Of infdety in their public servants
long since cast the scales from their eyes, anG
light discovered the .rotteuness of the web, in the
folds of which they have been kept struggling by
designing men.
Our ilustrious fathers successfully contended for
the principle, that all political power should ema-
nate f.om the people. Has any train Of circum-
stances occurred to diminish our claim to this in
valuable boon' If all power rests in the people,
is it not their duty to arise in the majesty of their
strength and adopt form Of government suited to
their condition government which shall define
powers and duties attached to its several branches
and guarantee fully the rights and privileges of ev'
cry individual in the body polite ,. 1t is sacred
duty, and if we do not perform it the Of hay
ing perpe,uated the English rotten-borough sys
TEN in this State, will deservedIy rest on the head
Of the enlightened frcemen of the proseat genera
ton.
Every Constiiu,ionast in this State should be
on the alert, and never suffer his feelings TO grow
lukewarm toward such cause. Let each mai
conduct himself though the struggle had barel |,
commenced and shew willingness to make al
reasonable sacrifices in the contest for the suprem
acy of liberufprincipes-a then, if he is fnall,
obliged to strike his colors in despair it will be u
!east with consciousness Of having to the eAten
ofhs abilities, performed an inpsrious duty to hi
fellow beings. w.
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THE CONSTITUTION OF
RHODE.ESLANED.
NO. 4.

The experience Of all the enlightened nations Of
sthe Earth, has unequivocally determined the expe-
edicncy and the necessity of an independent Execu-
tive iE free government The object Of this de-
ypartment is the execution of the laws We all
know, that laws nothing if they not carried
into execution. Their character and utility are
known and tested by the effects they have on the
people land their operation depends very much
upon the manner Of their execution. The requi-
sites, for an efficient executive Officer, are
- promptness, uigor and responsibility" with
out which, the great ends to be answered by this
department, are lost. Now where the Governor
lis dependent upon another branch of the govern
what are his qualifications, so long as he may be
shorn of all ofthem, by single act Of the Legs-
lature. We must all acknowledge that this is Ia
mentally true in Rhode Island We need and we
deserve as good Cove nment in this State as any
land on the face Of the earth. We require as ef-
tficent an Executive as do other States, and why is
1t, ask, that we cannot have one We cam
We must. ! wish Icou,d add, We SHALL.
will briefly allude
TO the advantages Of an iniependent Err
.scutipe.-One Of the first objects of this Depart
asnent is to operate as check upon the Legisla-
ture. We all know that where human beings pos
sess power, there is need Of watchfulness and re-
,straint. Our own brief experience hasfuly shown
this. During times Of great political excitment,
Legislators are very prone to hasty legislation
whereby the rights of individuals, or of commu-
.ny or the lipertes of the people may be jsopardz
ed. or destroyed. There may be times too, when
politicks runso high, that the successful party may
be tempted amid their triumphs, to transcend the
bounds Of the Constitution either to crafty some
peculiar notion, or secure some party purpose =
the Legislature perhaps, may honestly and unn.
1entonully violate the Constitution. In all these
cases which are likely to occur, and do often hap
pen, we sec the great importance Of firm and in.
dependent Executive, which, by exerting salutar,
check, would preserve the Constitution unimpair.
ed and secure the liberties Of the people from en-
croachment and violation amid the raging storm,
of party strife. Perhaps some mty say that W,
have no Constitution TO violate l do not admi
ahis, but If we have not, yet we have rights tha
anay be destroyed, and liberties that may b,
lost five have no Gxed Constitution, SO mucl
abe greu,er danger of having our rights infringe,
apon. therefore so much the greater need is Their
OF check in the form ofan Executive. To illus
srats the liability Of having our rights endangere,
by changes in political parties we have only 10 re
Ger 70 the choice Of Sd Senator, lately made in thi
fss.ea
Bot the most important duties of the E1ecutiv
s1s, execs,ins The tawp. As remarked before
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DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION.

We congratulate the friends of Equal Rights
that they have not been unmindful Of tho import,
ance of their interests TO be represented in the
State Convention, which is to meet during next
week for framing Constitution for this State. So
far as we have heard the choice these Delegates
seems to have been dictated solely by n patriotic
desire, to do that which will ultimately secure to
the greatest number, the greatest good.
In this town, Levi Halle, Esq. and Mr.. VIM.
r. Wheaton, were elected. OF their eminent
qualifications, and their warm attachment to the
cause ofcquar rights,-of a Constitution and of u
limited extension Of suffrage, it is unnecessary for
US to speak. Mr.. Halle long since espoused our
cause and has been an efficient and successful
pioneer in our Legislature, in the causo Of d" LIB.
ERrY - he took bold and active stand, in be-
half ofour memorial o, the last session Of the AS
sembly, aud defended its principles so fearlessy
|ably and eIoquenJy, us ws5 Sr him, tho respse,
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of his opponents ard secured honor 10 himself,
has cause, and his constituents.
Mr. Wheaton, although just entering upon the
political stage, has however, made very success
fu debut in our State Convention, Of which he
was an active member. nis qualifications and
his principles. are such, as we believe the town
could not have committed its interests into saier
hands.
In Bristol, the Hon. James D'Wof ard Ma
thanie Bullock, Esq. were elected. Mr.. D'Wolf
q, tho last session Of tho Assembly, took a very
active part in the debate on calling a Convention,
in favor of Constitution. MIR. D'Wolf is a re-
publican Of the Old school,, firm advocate of free
,lonl and We believe friend Of such Constitu-
ton and such only will secure the blessings Of
Liberty TO ALL who are entitled to them.
OfMr. Bullock we will venture to say, that in
our humble opinion the freemen Of Bristol could
not have made more judcious choice, had they
selected from the Whoie State. Mr.. B. is law
yer ofihe frs, rank and is, in point of talent, we
believe, second to none in tho State. We have
always regretted that his situation Inns hcen such,
as to debar him from taking an active part in the
politics of the day.
| In Propidenee e, Messrs. John rtman, Thomas
w. Dorr, Thomas Rivers and William Pabodie,
are elected. Mr. Pitman, we all know is Judge Of
The U. S. District Court, for this District he IS
an honest, independent man sound Jussst, =
good constitutional Lawyer, aid every way quail
flied for nalinga Constitution for this Sta,e,wiiic
will secure to all their invaluable rights.
Col Rivers is well known to tho freemen OF
this State, as one Of he ab!est advocates OF the
extension of Suffrage and was member OF the
Constitutional Convention from Providence.
OF Mr. Dorr, it is unnecessary for US to speak f,
bis acts as a leading member Of our Convention,
and the part he took in favor Of the rights Of the
people in our Legislature, when the bill for calling
State Convention, was before the House, speak
l9uder than any thing we can say. We would
respectfully invite the attention Of our readers TO
this debate which we commence publishing to-day
Mr. Peabody, is man well qualified for the I'M
porant duties Of that station, which the freenien
of Providence have thought proper to honor him
with. We understand he is decided Consttu-
tionalist
Barrjagton voted not to sond any Delegates
Warcick.-J James Rhodes, Thomas Holden,
Thomas Remington.
.Ne,cport-Benjumin Hazard, Asher Robbins,
Richard K. Randolph, VIM. c. Gibbs, Henry Y.
Cranston and George G. King.
mouth.-James Chase, Abncr Chase, 10
seph Thomas and Joseph Childs
.Af,dils!oWn.-George Irish and Benjamin
Weaver.
Tiperton.-James Manchester and Geo. w.
Humphrey.
Little Compton.-Jcdiah Shaw and Nathaniel
Church
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laws are nothing unlcsApropor'y 'oanTeed-
Where the Legislature cowrol the Ef1c1lys' they
may pass a certain law 70 please pf Appeaj @e
people, while they n<S! llesy ~ - as
that in its operation " bd~Sy SysAk1p ~
thing They may TAXI all e=iaslTdshena.s
by which the Governo 3 bSuies luy Py
destroying the militia sydem1Pr a9ld1Ds Nc
command of the militia i,ap AIY ~ .he1s NO
more than another man, whet der9F Fed ~i shcse
means of executing his ohQn\ ce< henty
calls for action, immediayr " good oi
the community requires vel biteh - Gov
ernor should act with se<ts<y .ewd rs patch"
Yet the Legislature of this The power
to lay him powerless H cannot promote. sDe
ends ofpublic justice by Off a reward for the
apprehension Of a murdert n any one gsiliy of
an a,rocious crime.. No. gp pdeer may have
chanoSto run and prowi S4the country until
the next session Of the Assembly. The Governor
a, present can draw upon the General Treasurer
for $50, and no more, at any one time. go they
may say that he may draw for 20 cents and no
more To this some may reply that when justice
requires reward to be offered for tho upprehen-
sion Of a person charged with crime, the s. Gov
ernor may convene the Legislature" In answer
would observe in addition to the delay that
would thus be occasoned in assembling the mem
bers Of the Legislature together,-the discussion of
the questionable difference Of opinion as to the
sum, and the expedency Of offering any reward,
would necessarily produce still greater delay,
- IL. L. oJaJ ,ho
consequences. But to cut short all argument, The
Legislature, under our present form Of Govern
ment, huve the po,oe' and for ought the people
can do, or say, may execute it that Of prohibit
ing the Executive from convening the Legislature
ON certoin occasions,-or for any purpose whitev-
'er. There are many other weighty arguments on
this point, which would tend to shew the necessi-
ty of reform ia the Constitution ofthis part Of our
Government. II.
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tU-Je On Monday next, the Convention to frame
a Constitution for this State will assemble at the
Court House in Providence. We rejoice at tie
success Of the friends of order and Constitutional
freedom, at the prospect Of being soon freed from
the political shaci>les and odious restrictions Of a
royal charter, which, for nearly two centuries, has
been suffered to hang, like incubus, Oh the lib
critics and energies of Rhode Island citizens,-par-
alyzing every effort 10 reform abuses, which the
lapse of time, and change. Of character and c:-
cumstances, have at length rendered nearly insup-
portable. TO these abuses our attention has long
been directed and to reform them by radical
change in the fundamental character Of the gov
eminent, Delegates have been at length chosen to
meet in Convention. To their hands has been
committed the important trust Of framing system
of government worthy the adoption Of n free peo-
pie. We look with impatience to see with what
fidelity the duties of this trust will be dis changed
Whether their labors are TO be consecrated by th(
lapse oftime and blessed by future generations, OIL
deprecated as present curse, and classed with the
labors Of those who war against the rights and in.
terests of mankind, remains to be known.
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RENEWAL OF RIoTs-Thele was anoth-
er disturbance In the city last evening.
"A mob of men and boys comprising a
considerable number, made an assault
upon barber's shop, in Fourth street,
near Shippen Southwark, occupied by u
black fellow named BATHS, s completely
battered in all the windows and doors =
They entered the house and destroyed
most Of the furniture fixtures SC. render
ing the place complete wreck. The
police officers were sent for, and arrived
in time to arrest four OF the rngleaders,
whehthe mob Immediately dispersed with
out attempting violence elsewhere. The
names OF the persons arrested are Foil
Nc cCollough, Barney Mclaughlin, John
Gamet, and Samuel Forrest. They were
examined before the Mayor this morning,
and bound over to appear at Coun, each
in the sum Of $1,000.
1t is said that the provocation cf this
riot was an assault made by BATHS, yes
terday afternoon, upon white mnn, whom
he severely injured -iiattIs has heon at
rested and IS now IN toil Phil Gaz
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AcciDENTs.-A Young man belonging
toi iveton, was drowned on Sunday last
near the north end Of Rhode Island by the
upseting of a boat,in which hc,wih others
was crossing the river Tie mainder
Of TIE crew would pr,bcbIy shared the
same fate, had they aoi been picked up
by whale boat belonging to this place,
which happened to be near by
A young lad belonging t. d. .h'on, was
drowned in Swanzey on FRIDAY Last. He
doubtless went into the river t. lathe, rs
his clothes were found on the Shore
His body was recovered OH Sunday.
The body Of the young man mentioned
above, had not peen found at the last uc-
counts Fall Rirer Recorder.
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TO THE PUEH.HC.

The State Committee of the Constitu-
Stional Party have lansserred the sub
-.scription list Of the CoNsTITUrioNALIsT
two numbers only of which have been
published, to the editor and proprietor OF
the Northern Star, printed at Warren,
with the understanding that his paper will
be hereafter continued under both names.
This paper viii advocate the establish
ment of :" CONSTITUTION, in the words
. OF the first number fthc Constitutional
ist, /" which shall secure a fair representa-
ltion efMe people, a. reasonable extension Of
suffrage, a further improvement Of our Ju-
dietary" Isuch as to secure for us at
least one independent court, "thc per-
..manency of Public Schools, some mitiga-
tion ofthe severity Of our penal and Co
,ercive system, and proper limitation Of
/: the powers of the Legislative, Executive,
and Judicial departments of Govern
Inent." Whenever q liberal Constitu-
tion proceeds from any Convention, or
any party, whatever its name, the friends
of the Constitutional cause stand ready
to receive it and their labors will be at
.'an end. The Constitutionalist will be
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tee. For any thing which may appear
under the distinct head of the Star, the
publisher alone will be responsible. The
Committee recommend this paper to the
patronage and support of all the friends
sof a Constitution throughout the State.
In behalf Of the State Committee,
NATHAN A. BROWN,
THOMAS w. DORR,
JOSEPH X. ANGEL,
JOHN ii. WEEDEN.
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fBD As soon as arrangements can be made,
box will be placed in some central situation in
Providence, for the reception of communications
and advertisements, Intended for this paper
Measures will also be taken for the regular disi-
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ITo be continued.)

A dnel took place at Lynchburg,Va.
between William w. Lambert, William
w. Davis.-The meeting was caused by
a communication made by the latter
through the Richmond Enquiler under the
head OF Tex Tahonis.' The challenge
was sent by the former. Mr. Davis re-
ceivcd the fire ofhis opponent, and then
discharging his pistol in the air, advanced
and remarked, "l now feel justified to
myself in making q proper apology to
you. ."The affair was satisfactorily settled.
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An old lady, named Cook, resident
of Bedford county, was found a few days
since, burnt to cin6er, so that when an
attempt was made to remove her, her limbs
dropped asunder When found she was
reclining in chair against bed, which
was nearly consumed, with her pipe firmly
clcnched betw cen her teeth.
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the Consttutonalist, are requested TO return them
to the publisher Of this paper, by mail as soon as
possible.
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To Conn EsPoNpENTs.-The favor Of II,
will have place in our next. The friends OF the
Constitutional Cause throughout the State, are re-
specially solicited to favor US with conmunica
tons.
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The repnirs gr,ho Cumberland Road,

under ,be laie Act Of Congress, arc about
30 he prosecuted viii energy. Tho con-
uouo. at1 both enas of;bc inc, Cumber-
lud aud NAcct". have commenced
,ua.aff.r,.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-28
DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

TIME extensive sale and established reputation OF
Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the propri'
etor to recommend it with renewed confidence othe
public, as a most innocent as well as oowerfui sPphca'
tom for this ANNOYING disease. The most inveterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HOUR! by this esteem
ed Ointment 1t contains no mercury, or other noxl'
GUS Ingredient, and may be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant females
Price 373 cents.
=. None genuine un' ess signed on the outside prin'
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kidder. imne-
date successor to the late DIR. T. Conway. For sale,
with all the other " Conway Medicines" at his Coun-
ting Room, No. 80, next door to j. Kidder's Drug
Store, corner o fCourt and Hanover streets. near Con-
cert Han BOSTON THOMPSON KlDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WM. STAoLER,
ian Is Fairfax street, Alexandria.
.. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again
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Albion Corn Plaster!

" Albion Corn Plaster sottens the corn, however
old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots.
The relief afforded is gentle, Immediate, and tho
rough.
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case. from Mr.. Stoweli, who is well known to the in
|~habitants of this city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, as q very worthy and Respectable GILL
zen:-
A CASE.
SIR-I do not hesitate to give my most unquaIhed
appreciation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster. BY the use Of less than a box, Mrs Stoweii
has been cured of a corn on each foot, which had been
exceedingly troublesome and painful for years, and !
think it but juatice to your invaluable preparation to
add. (for the encouragement OF those who, owing TO
repeated Disappointment in the various remedies re
sorted to, have finally despaired of a cure,) that your
Plaster curad her corns, after trying other highly re
commended remedies 10 no purpose; and what IN
creases nv confidence in the superiority of your Plas
ter, is the fact, that it has been used by several OF my
~neighbors with equally good success (s'gneo)
SETH STowELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge.
Mr.. +. KlDDER. Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929.
- Price so cents
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q Dyspepsia ~

nF most obstinate character, after having bafhed
" the skill of the most eminent physicians, and
withstood the most highly recommended medical pre-
p~arations, has been checked, relieved, and cured, in
a number of instances in and about this city, by using,
for a short time. DIR. RELIES
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI.BI
LlOUS PILLS.
in connexion, according to the directions accompany.
ing the Specific II is also one of the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and Fatulences.
Price of the Specific and Pills, so cents each.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper by t e sole proprietor. T, Kiddder, i'm.
mediate successor to the late DIR. w. I. Conway. For
sale, with all the other Z" Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room, No SO, next door to ] Kidder's Drug
Store, corner of Court and Hanover streets, near Con
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON ODE
And also, by his special appointment, by
WM. STABLER,
jan "a Fairfax street, Alexandria.
- Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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Cabinet, Chair, and sofa
mn NUFHCTORY.

NAMES GREEN, C&binetmaker, ha sonia !, and
81 will constantly keep, a his old stand o. Royal
ST., Alexandria, and at thecorner ofi0th ST., / ennsyl
vania, Avenue, Washington, a genera ssso.' cent +
The most fashionable & durable FURNlI IRE,
which ne will warrant, equal, if not superior. in
quality, TO any ever offered in the District Consist
ing, in part, of
Grecian, winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal end and plain sideboa Is
Ditto, with celiaretts and marble slabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and gcn:lemen's secretaries and book.
CASES
Pier table, with marble aud mahogany ops
Pillar and claw dining, breakfast & car tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies' work stands
Shaving and candle stands
Wash stands with marble and mahogany tops
Grecian sofas; mahogany chairs
Music stools, bidetts, CRIBS, cradles
Portable writing desks, &c.
With a general assortment Of BEDSIEADS,
o tr,cnly carved mahogany, maple and stained
woods All of which will be sold IS low, for cash,
as they can be purchased of the same quality
a any othe r mandatory in the Union.
.Aisc,
An assortmen of st. Domingo and Bay OF Hon.
iuras Mahogany, a part of which IS suitable tor
steam sawed Curl and Shaded Veneers,
Copai Varnish of a superior quaiityi Soaking
Bottoms, Cords, &c.
TURNING g. CARVING handsomely erecuted
nnI GS