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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22
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THE CHALLENGE.

Some twelve years ago, the following was related
10 me by soldier Of the Second Artillery who hat
'erved in the Peninsula war, under Sir Arthur Wees
ley. Being struck with the recital, wrote it dowr
in the words of the old dragoon -
"On the of the engagement at Vittora, ouv
company of cavalry. {chiefy composed of raw re-
crus,) took the field for the first time, and was as
signed to station the right flank, Immediately
in front ofa company of French lmssars, who were
equipped for battle. Our captain, Lord d., although
n youth, elegant swordsman active and
brave, as was afterwards known in the field of CO.
runna but rs he had just joined us, and never
before faced the enemy, he easily intimidated.
Amidst the most brcathless suspense, the French
commander rode instantly up and challenged our
captain to personal combat, which was refused
Not horseman but viewed the refusal as n stigma,
and all were mortified at the apparent disgrace, and
wished the hour at hand to retrieve the honor for
fetcd by the on-acceptance of the audacious hus-
sar's challenge AT my side was Sergeant Gordon
who had more than struck the hilt of his sword
and exclaimed, with deep mortified feelings I}y
St George I'll give you battlelct the challenge be
sounded, and I'll try your metal. The bugle no
sooner announced that NIL things were ready, than
the athletic Sergeant rushed forward with the intrep-
dity OF hon upon IFS prey, and soon gave vent TO
has exaspcrated excitement, in attacking Of hussars
with impetuous force. Being carly wounded in my
let arm, had opportunity OF witnessing at two
different times the combat. Never were there two
horsemen more furiously engaged in fighting they
appeared equal in strength and dcxterity--they
fought with rage; and each maintained his ground
10 the last. The cause Of excitement was visible :;
the one, no doubt at seeing himself assaulted by an
Interior IN rank, and the other from the recollection
of the refusal of the challenge. ! saw them stab
bing each other until the mist of smoke hid from
my eyes the bloody scene The next day, being so
lar recovered from my wound, on being anxious to
ascertain the fate Of these brave horsemen, was
fortunately detained as one of party to gather the
spo'ls, and assist in burying the dead. Walking
near pond OF water, eisurely examined every
feless victim, until discovered the French captain
and our sergeant grasped in each others arms
dead and sunk up to their shoulders in the mire.
Thus they fell aud never have forgotten the
impression made upon my mind by the challenge
the encounter, and the fatal but chiynlrous end
OF these modern Bnyards, who died without fear or
reproach."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22

Nep Stedmboats.-A new steamboat is now on
the stocks at Mcssrs. Brown 81 Bells yard, in the
city Of New York, intended to run between this city
and New York, in connexion with the Boston and
Providence Railroad Compony,-Shc is, says the
New York Gazette, 300 feet long, 30 feet beam, and
IL feet hold, with copper boilers two engines of
10 horse power each, and feet stroke. She will
be built entirely of live oak white oak, locust and
cedar, and, when completed will, in our opinion,
surpass in strength and durability any s,camboa, in
the country. The suporiniendcnee Of her construc-
ton is entrusted to Capt. ITitiam Comaock, who
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22

Quare.-How do our friends IN the County OF
Bristol, relish the late Masonic, whig movement in
the General Assembly, rejecting the Fall River and
Rbode-Island Railroad charter' strdrs, rs it is
sad show which way the current sets; what are
we to think of Rhode Island whig legislation wha,
say you Elder Halle Come on, and answer like
man, or you shall hear more from one of,bs
DENOUNCED.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22
HONEST Policy.

The elecuoneering campaign is now it would
seem fairly opened; and we must say that we have
never in all our lives, witnessed more implicit re-
lance on PROVIDENCE, than We daily notice in the
case OF one of the candidates from this part of the
Stnte-We mean Mr.. High Priest Cranston who
is on the wing more than one half his time. What
can it all meant
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22
A French paper has the following T,

y TTVHOH TI'P'I "'' '1IU I"IOWIHg plrngraph :
SoN or NAPOLEON. A stranger who has lately
arrived here at ecnners, and has taken up his abode
at one Of the principal hotels, has made himself the
object OF general observation by announcing him
self as a natural son Of Napoleon by celebrated
actress. He makes lavish expenditure, and declares
that he has an income of 100000 He is particu-
larry kind to all old soldiers he meets and the very
sight of a military uniform seems to make his heart
thrill with delight"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22

Memoirs Of Mirabeau, by himself contains tho
following dilemma: One day my grandfather
arrived at u review, the very moment it was taking
place. Alighng from his horse, he went directly
TO the Major who instantly said to the Commission
ers, There, sir, is M. Mirabcau whom I told
you would not fail to be here in the course of the
day The Commissioner replied, that he was very
sorry, but his duty to review the troops, and
make report of the men missing; that the troops,
had passed before him, and the Captain was not
present; that he had nothing to do with any other
circumstances and consequently the review was
closed for Nj. Mrabcau, who would be reported
absent. Mirabcau, allowed the Major to plead
his cause, and eXcaim against the COMMISSIONERS
servility: but the inspecting officer who strictly adj
hered to his Instructions, refused alter his decision
The young Captain, who till then remained silent,
now approached the Commissioner, and with the
utmost coolness said to him, Il am, then absent,
sirF Yes, SIR In that case, this takes place
during my absence; so saying, Mrabcau attacked
the commissioner with his horsewhip, and gave him
in the middle of the parade, singular dilemma to
solFc.'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22

G-The Quarantine Regulations for this port go
into effect this day and continue to the 10Th of Oc
tober. They are the same as published last year.
Owing to the lateness of the hour yesterday when
the Board of Health passed them we could not &c,
them in this days paper, but shall publish them in
our next.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22
SHOE STORE EXTRA!

Any person, who, after August Town-mee''ng,
may be ID want of Doors, SHoEs SLIPFEas'
for the ensuing years. will do great business
las they say in New York; by calling ON ""s "f'
tie man ucnh q G."
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@5ess-8sGaHs 8~mseiean,
WEDNESDAY Morning, JULY 10, 1885
Democratic Republican Nomination
FOR PRESENT
MARTIN Val BUREN,,
FOR VICE PREDENT
RICHARD M. Johnson.
MORNNG, JULY 10, 1886
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.
AT n Republican Convention holden at the State
House, in Newport or Thursday Evening, June 35
for the purpose of nominating suitable candidates
represent this State in Congress.
Christophr Alien was appointed Chairman, ant
Charles F. searIe and Francis l.. Danfor,h, secre.
taries.
IL was unniTiously resolved that
DUTEE J. PEARCE.
or NEWPORT, and
VILLAIN SPRAGUE, Jr.
OF WARWICK,
be recommended to the Freemen suitable persons
to represent tbs State in the next Congress of the
United States
Poted unanimously, That we will use all fais and
honorable means secure the election of the gentle
ncn nominated by the Convention, and that the
proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secre-
lres, and published in the Republican papers.
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN, Chairman.
Sssss': Ss;%s' l. + 6s.'sas", ss,:ss' Secretaries
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d lCH AND RARE (,e,ctb,n yv;,h ,L, o.;

lCH AND RARE. (teeckfv,)-Witb the onen;nr
10; Vi our navigation the subscriber will commence
ms receipt OF Staple and Fancy Spring and Sum-
Mef Dhf GOODS; and his arrangements are such in
oher markets. as to keep him supplied weekly with so
choce selection, to warrant his assuring families
and others visiting this city that they can be nj ali t;mes
furnished with whatever is decidedly ne,o and desirable
house ccping articles. F'N'
Great attention paid to Linen Goods-sav sb;r,ina
sheeuhg ana table linen-silks, einghaps and other
wear for the season. Spring shaws and hand
kercheis, in variety; extremely beautiful and new
summer wear for gentlemen; umbrellas, stocks bo.
Country merchants will find il to their account in
givlng me look Orders promptly and carefully at.
'en p. TO. THO. II. PRICE
.>onnlonu, rep. ~. 93-2aw4w
q hAKA, PLANk.mWe are in want of 10000 feet
W White Oak Plank at our Tobacco Factory. on d
February 10. 93-Gt
a tAIAWBA GRAPE.--l am authorized 10 sell I5
" ooo Caawba Grape Vines, two and three wears old
raised in this neghborlood Specimens of Wine made
s ,o TINS Justly celebrated Grape may be at my
January "a. Gs3-Gl ID. ANDERSON, in.
a Arden AND FLOWER SEEDS-The suL.
~ scriber has received full supply of the above
seeds Warranted genuine from those celebrated seeds
men, ID. N G. Lambeth, Of Philadelphia and from The
united society OF Shakers, New Lebanon, New York
Large giant Asparagus; early China Bean yellow do
SIN SIN weeks do large Lima do, large Windsor do Caro-
INA do early blood turnp Beet early yellow do long
blood red do French sugar amber do man gel wurtze
do; large purple cape Broccoli; early York Cabbage,
iihiadelpnla 10, carly Battcrsea,
~ sugarloaf, large drumhcad, large Bergen, green
glazed, red Dutch green globe Savoy; green cnrled
savoy; white solid Celery, red do; long orange Car
rot Allringham do broad-le9ved garden Cress, car
~ frame Cucumber long Prickled do early cluster do
Gherkn green curled Endive, early golden Sioux Corn
early 9scarora do green curly Scotch carly curlcd
o'lesia Lettuce large cabbage do ice do brown Dutch
nutmeg Meon, green citron do. Murray's pine apple
do, Watermelon, purple Egg Plant white Mustard.
large Nasurum, white Portugal Onion, yellow do sill
yer sk do red annual do, Okra Landrehs extra early
rcas early SIX weeks do early frame do, early Washing
ton do, Bishops early prolific, dwarf green imperial
large marrowiat long smooth French Parsnip curled
d2 early scarlet short top Radish long salmon do long
Whe summer do cherry scarlet do white turnip do
Sluoaro; spinach, rcand and prickly; orange warted
tomato; Sage early white Dutch Turnip red top do vel
low Aberdeen do, globe do. ruabaga do potato Onion
sets, top or tree do, silvcrskin do.
Orders received for Grape Slips, and Ornamental
January "a. - o,w,tr
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VENECUMSEHA great grand son of old Bedford and
IA OF old Diomed, will be let to mares the ensuinq
season at price below the very low price of last sea.
son Ieeumseh measures very nearly, if not fully 3
iect3 inches higl and possesses uncommon power He
IS much improved since last season. He will probably
stand at the Bull Church and Chesterfield or Fall Mills
IN Caroline, and at Doct Tayors in Hanover in add,
on to the stands he made last year. my stables and
IN Louisa and Caroline. Particulars in handbills
rep "a t5--1t f.. FONTAINE
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TENo OWNERS OF sLAYEs.--A planter from the
N south wishes to buy, for his e1ciuSiee sercice
from 10 to 100 slaves, in families. He would prefer
purchasing from one large slave holders who
might be disposed TO sell out their entire stock at the
oowIng rates. VIZ: one third Cash, and the balance in
ances IN New Orleans New York TO be given and tie
security IN all respects ample and satisfactory He will
months Of January or February; and will receive the
Negroes when the contract is made or in the Summer
or Fall, ut the option of the vender.
Letters (PoSPaid) with description Of the Negroes,
may be addressed to his agent
Jan: ~ [70-tG ii. p. CAVENDISH
81 The Petersburg Constellation, Dnave Observer Cupcper
azee Raleigh Standard Fayetteville Observer Baltimore
spubcan VIII publish The above for six weeks forward their
accounts to this Office for collection
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EcEinsa

MA Ill stand this spring (is35) at my son. Edward
w johnson s. in the county of Dinwddc 80 miles
south OF Petersburg, and Is miles north of Brunswick
Court-housc, Immediately the old STAGE road and il
now at his stand, ready to mares at one hundred
dollars the season. payable the 10th day of July next
MONSIEUR ToSsoN will stand this spring al NV son
george w Johnsons, in the county of Chesterfield
wtn one mile OF Moody tavern, miles from Peters.
burg and ~ miles from Richmond and is noy ttero
ready 70 serve mares at sixty dollars the season payable
ON lOth July next, when it viii end 800 to insure a
mare in oa payable she is known to be- in foaI
or parted with one dollar to the groom for each mare
Pasturage at both places very excellent and very ex-
tcnsivc, gratis Every will be taken to prevent ac.
cdens butno liability for any that may happen Ser.
wants sent with mares 10 either horse boarded without
charge, and mares will be fed at % cents a dav
Both these horses in the finest health and ygor
ana they are remarkably fon-getters they have
Deen both so often advertised in the Turf eqster and
elsewhere, that their characters the characters of her
g the great performances Of their colts and the vcrv
nigh prices indeed at which they are selling are yej
known say $1,000, 5,O00 G,O0O, 1000 1000; and in
one instance, 900 given for "A years old which
mand in America. w r. JOfJNsoN'
Feb. 2l a. -
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j2n1

BID OBINSON'S PRACTICE, Vol. 2d-In repIv 10
Nc the numerous enquiries for this Work the subscr-
Der deems proper to state that although the text of the
second Volume has been for time printed a month
or two will yet eapse before its publication This DELAY
is necessary for the purpose of completing the Index
pated. So the Volume is published notice will
DC gwen X. L. SMITH.
February 21 g5-,f
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February 81.

HDlECE GOODS, cheap for cdsh--or short ap5rorcd
IA eredt-HENRY PAYsoS, No. Z, Hanover ST. near
patronage of those Country Merchants who are making
Their purchases of staple Dry Goods with cash or short
credit lie has made his arrangements for dealnp with
such and is determined to offer them goods at such prices
as VII make II an object for them TO patronise him
is stock comprises general assortment of foreign
and domestic staple Dry Goods
Feb. ~. OK On
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J Tho ENQUIRER published twice week. generally and
,nee week dufiig
ree' INC same as hervoe Five Dollars anuu pa,
votes o ehaIiete, specie paying banks only
, ~ The Editors VIII guarantee the safety remit
u ,em by mall the postage all
J No paper will be discontinued the discretion of the
hiitoss until All arrearascs have been paid up
p Whosser will tue payment nine papers, shall
have the tenth gratis. : ~ f~r' ~
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
ocents No Advertisement
or as'uncd by in this city its cnvirons
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SAIE-Tbe sinh
" scriber intending to to the South offers
ms valuable LOT at Madison Court House. for sale
Inc buildings consist of Dwelling house, Kitchen
eahouse stables and all other necessary out-houses
two store houses (Which alone rent for The interest ~
Inc amount asked for the whole establishments and two
oihces The storesand offices in the best situations
IN the TOWN Tor always in demand The
Lot contains one acrcA-half of which is in garden
winch Is very productive. The yard is large and well
berry. There are some fine fruit trees on the Lot II
VIII also sell Of the purchaser should desire m nv stock
oil medicines, shop furniture &c. at 4 very reduced
price. Negroes VIII be taken in payment, if it would
better suit the convenience of the purchaser For terms
apply to the subscriber on the premises
February 81. 94-2aw2w--,y5yy
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ELN PORTER q co. will take pleasure in accommo-
N AZ dating their friends and the public durinp the
winter, IN their accommodation Coaches from Richmond
to Fredericksburg and Washington City. Seats taken
at the Stage Office, Eagle Hotel.
Jan. 20. en az
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H AWRENCEVILLE RACES.-The races over the
ma Lawrencevlle Course, for the Spring 1895 will
commence on the 18th day Of April next, and continue
four days.
First Day-Two sweepstakes colt races; the first
SOU entrance, half forfeit mile heats six subscribers
ana closed The following the entries to wit:
O.f'h Hare, Ionson fly out Of Maj Thomas Rcys
r. b. storke, Daniel Dugger's g. c. by Medley, dam
Wm. NJ West, full sister 70 Sir Walter Scott.
John G.. GOode
Star ''0 ''"' VI
John d. Macln, s. c. by Timoleon, dam by Hal
second Sweepstdke, 500 entrance half forfeit IN
close the FIRST day Of March next, now several sub
scrbcrs.
secoad Day-Proprietors Purse, 5000, Q mile heats.
entrance S15 '
Third Day.--Jockey Club Purse, 800. without dis
count 8 mile heats, entrance $40
Fouh Dayc-.A Handicap Purse 800, mile heats
the best three IN i've, entrance $25.
1t ~ necessary to state that the track has been re-
Gently very much improved, it having been tan.barkcd
around Litter and stables furnished race horses traits
e Proprietor having also had the stables for the horses
thoroughly repaired will endeavor give general salts
iactiCn. TIE PROPRIETOR.
IeDruary Ia. Eff
YHNHE IMPORTED HORSE FYLDE will make
n his next season at the farm of Robt G. williamson
= miles north Of Richmond, and Immediately ON the
brooke turnpike leading TO Fredericksburg -Particu-
lars IN a future advertisements fJan. 81 7i-2awtf
HHYAIIM, by old Sir Arcly ont of flo dam of Pol
-A ~ y Hopkins will stand the cnsuip0 season AT nv
stable, ln Sury county, and be let to mares at the low
price Of $50 Particulars in hand bills
Feb.7 tss-wswI JOHN c cRUMP
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AUG. l.. DABNEY. So
THO. G.. AMORY, oohiinis-
VIM. III. ROY. sioners.

The Whg and Norfolk Beacon, the above once
collection. - ~ W '"'' 0i"'o u
February 10. s9,as
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"a TEACHER WANTED, to take immediate CHARGE
IA OF school in neighborhood-a young man. who
understands teaching the English in its various
branches, with Arithmetic Board be obtained very
convenient TO the place of teaching Enquire at Spring
hill Post Office, Chesterfield county
Feb. IA. o1oo,.o,
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"a TRAITORS NOTICE--An persons in
IA dcbtcd 70 tie estate of G0yiand " N,c5cU 1.to
merchant Of Richmond deceased arc hereby notified and
cq9fgo 10 make immediate payment TO the underagncd
Anu az persons having claims against tho same estate will
present lheIn, duly authenticated, for payment
JAMES RAWLINGS, 9ciai,tistrator
November25 " ''''''t ~ "s.e'Se"'
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a tAIAWBA GRAPE.--l am authorized 10 sell H.
~ ooo Catawba Grape Vines, and three wears old
raised IN this neghborhood. Specimens of Wine made
from TINS Justly celebrated Grape may be seen at my
store, opposite the Columbian Hotel, Richmond.
January "a. [S3-u1 ID. ANDERSON To
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y For Seats, apply at the Eagle and Bell Hotels
Richmond. Feb. 10. 90 !

YHNO RENT-The house on +. street, lately occupied
"A by Messrs Hall d. Moore-Also the house called
the Council Chanber-Also the Island called Vauxhall
Gadden Enquire of Edward N. Allen, at the Richmond
Coffce-house.
Any person in possession of Johnsons Lives of
the Poets, and the Alhambra borrowed from the late
Richmond Library Society will confer favor on their
store. a MAYO
February II. O1oa,yA,y
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Stick TO the Mail

beg leave to inform the public that our arrange
w ments Tor the transportation of the Mails and
the accommodation of the traveller on that mari ~ ,h
metropolitan Line, from Washington to Richmond are
those arrangements consist ofone line daily between
Washington and Richmond and other daily line be-
tween Fredericksburg and Richmond
On the water part OF this route, have placed the
celebrated Steamboat Champion, distinguished for
speed and equipment as to have been removed from the
the theatre OF her celebrity, the North River by
contract. y
On the residue of The route, we have provided such
coaches, horses and drivers will, atter ourselves
command the approval of the public.
Without any interference with our Mail Line whatever
we are enabled, by the agency of other daily line to
accommodate ourselves once every day, during the
travellers.
We have undertaken this interesting and important
branch OF the public service, with determination TO
command the public support by deserving it; and we
therefore, wish it distinctly understood that we are by
NIGHT or by DAY, the public's obedient servants
VIM. SMITH g. co.
n J For Seats, apply at the Earle and Roll uo,o1.
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NH X. TAfLOE'S TYCHICUS is 70 make his ncrf
lYB season at Lynchburg, under tho management of
mr. - = LIZ who IS well prepared 20 accommodate
any number OF mares February s. s7-sf
NEOTSPUR, tic Sire of Mazepya will stand Tho a.
" - suing season, at 81. Leger, (Mr John HetbssN
IN the county Of Chesterfield, % miles from Peiersbnrg
10 miles from Richmond, and miles south of the Cos
fits Particulars will be given hereafter
Dec. -. L7O-UJ JOHN 3. CHRISTIAN
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AUGUSTINE l.. DABNEY,
THOMAS G. AMORY,
WILLIAM III. ROY,
January 20.

:, ~ Since the date of the foregoing advertisements
Mrs FOX, the widow of Thomas b. Fox dec d. hath dc.
parted TINS HE; consequently the purchaser of the land
ABOVE mentioned, Will get immediate and absolute
ute to the whole estate. We are requested to state
that the place contains about instead of 600 acres Of
land and in addition to this there are extensive marshes
containing several hundred Purchasers are
invited to view the premises
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SsAl.E or THE ARABIAN HoRsEs-Bv dircc.

a. ALE OF THE ARABIAN HORSES-B dircc-
~ ton OF the Secretary of State under the authority
OF the President and in pursuance of resolution of
both Houses of Congress- shall sell public auction
IN the city OF Washington the last Saturday of the
present month"; 2Sth inst) the splendid Horses re-
ccved as present by the Consul of the United States
at langer, from the Empesor of Morocco.
From the great celebrity of the above beautiful and
valuable animals, gentlemen of the Turf and those de-
srous OF improving the breed in this country can never
expect so fine opportunity
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, NJ, in front of the
Auction Warehouse of the subscriber Pennsylvania
Avenue, between 10th and lth streets
EDWARD DYER, 1uc,'r
February "a. y5-3t