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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18
TIE FIRST BOOK OF CHRONICLES.


l. Now in tn, days Of king Fiddle the Great, it
came TO pass that the mighty men, and the men of
valor and the prophets aud the priests of Mammon,
and the Banieos, and the Bankitcs, and the Clay
ties, and the llChttltc, gathered themselves togeh-
CT, to take counsel how they might slay the man who
lay in wait to destroy their craft.
, And it came to pass that the mighty men were
sore afraid, of one Andrew, of goodly stature,
man OF great reuowu; and they also greatly feared
the Magician who stood by his side.
3. And they said one to another Go to, and let
us gather together The Uise men, and the SIMPLE
men, and the great men, and the little men, and the
fence men, and the twadcrs, and the Bankitcs, and
The Clavues, and the Iightitcs, aud the sooth-say-
crs, and the Danelitos; and let us give them new
name,
/. Whcroupun they cried aloud, and made great
noise. Aud The people shouted an exceeding great
shout. Aud they took to themselves a goodIy name
even tn, name of Nhigs. And straightway 1t was
dccrccd tha If the multitude gathered from the four
quarters of the earth would be called by that name,
Jhcy m ght be saycdlrom ANDREW, the mighty mau OF
war.
>. Aud it came to pass that the Danclitcs, and
the hutes, and the Cayitcs, and the illghtltltcs
began tc consider; and behold! Nhcrcupon 1t was
agreed, that none hut ih, Mammones were tit 10
rule the people. And they said, Go to, let us make
unto ourselves calf not like the calf that Aaron
made, but a calf of rags
Is. And straightwav they took from the people
their earnings, and thereof made a famous calf
:. Md twas not golden calf, but a calf Of rags
And the valiant men caused proclamation to be
made, as with the sound of trumpet, that the
people should bow down and worship the calfw which
they had made. Aud lol the multitude Of people
a great multitude which no man could number.
shouted with loud voice. And when they shouted
The calf was northumberland great was the fall
thereof
:. And when the Danelitcs and the Clayiics call
ed upon the people to worship the calf which they
had made, the people said in a loud voice there i.
no calf to he worshppcl Aud they went every man
tJ his own friends, and 10 his own kindred.
.. And how the people were distressed, and how
hoy would not stay distressed, and how they rcsoly
ed upon relieving themselves. is it not written IN the
Book of War. Famine and pcsteuccl
Boston Rsctomcr
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18

conducted with such entire, such absolute success,
during his administration: and this is owing
much % the acknowledged frmness and integrity of
the MAN, as to TIC hbccal and enlightened policy
which has at all times characterised our political
career.
Whatever may be thought of Andrew Jackson by
those who have been or who are now opposed 10
him in politics. posterity will do ample justice TO
that firm and mistaken fortitude which has carried
him and his country through some of the most en-
barrassing events which it has been the lot of
either individual state to encounter.
4 reluctant Senate, while it has endeavored to
ercuSe the French government for having omitted TO
fulfil the treaty with the Unired States, nevertheless
forced to approve if not to applaud, the of
the President. The People, who have had fair
opportunity Of surveying the whole subject, and who
are not Influenced by the partisan feelings which
have often of late been manifested in the Senate
towards the Chief Magistrate, will easily perceived
that the vindcatlon of the rights and the manen-
ance of the honor of the country have been his only
aim, and they will fearlessly sustain him that linz
of conduct which his duty required him to pursued
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18
THE ELEPmANT MOGUL.

Many visitor, Of Mcssrs. Welch Macumber *
Cos Mcnageric, have noticed the tnnducsS of the
elephant when becoming little familiar. To direct
them with his trunk, to recess under the stairs
leading to the picture gallery The reason is oX-
planned when it is known that the grain and vcee-
tables with which his animal is fed are kept in that
retreat. II 50 happened two or three nights since,
that the keeper of the elephant was absent during
the evening, and on hs return, supposiug that his
substitute had taken proper care of his charge he
retired to rest IN one corner of the establishment.
lie hardly lost in sleep, however, before his
Mightiness Mogul, who had stepped over the bar,
three and half feet hgh, came growing along to
his bedside. The keeper started NJ, and the Gle
phant at once twisted his truul, around one of hs
arms, and led HIM directly beneath the stairs here
by oyersettng an empty barrel lac not ouly iutima-
ted 10 his master THAI he was supperlcss but that he
had no prospect of food from the usual source Nor
would he suffer the keeper again to retire til he had
ascended to the loft, aud procured him the usual
quantity of oats and potatoes.--Bost. TRANSCRIPT.
SpeecA Of q Prosecuting 1Ho,aeg ia Tagiaaa.
" Now gentlemen of the jury this nm case. Bur
III tell you one thing since have been prose-
cutting attorney there is certain bic bugs of the law
that have tried 10 ride me rough shod; but thank
God, have risen triumphanty above the rights and
liberties of the law, yes, rises Indignantly above
the jurisdiction of ciyility ia blaze of gloryl"
gentlcman sat down to write deed. and be-
gan, Know one woman by these presents" You
are wrong" said bysiauder, II, ought TO he.
Know all men."-'Ycry wei. )" answered the 9th
xer, "if one woman knows il. all men WILL of course
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18
TT z E1PJGLISAN II.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MARCH1s 1885
Republican PrOX,

The Committee appointed by the Republican
State Convention, held at Providence the 10th day
of January last, to fill the vacancies and arrange
the ProX TO be recommended to the Rcpubli-
can Freemen of this State, for their support on the
third Wednesday of April next held their meeting
at said Providence, on the Doth day of February
1880, and agreed unanimously to recommend the
following gentlemen for their support:
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18
THE APPROACHING COMET.
From the Falmouth lEng.) Packet.

IFFom the F0moulh (Eng.l Facktt
Lieut.. X. Morrison of the Royal Navy has pub
lishcd most interesting work upon this magnificent
phenomenon. which is expected to be seen in the
course of this year, 1885. between the months OF
May and August. in the constellation of Jrsa Major.
Lieut.. Morrison states that it viii be far more
splendid than the one of ISL; some writers affirm
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18

THE Spanish Pirates, who were to have been
executed on Wednesday, have been rtprlcyed by
the President for three months
The following article is from the Boston Atlas:
The Rcpriece Of the Spanish Pnsoners.--The
President has humaney granted to these the ad-
dltional space of three months, to bring forward
evidence to elucidate, if they able, some of the
obscure points oftheir case.
This act, just in itself, as well as merciful and
benign to these strangers, fail to rebound with
their countrymen and sovereign, to the honor othc
United States and their EXecutive.-Nhlle it I'M
presses the prisoners, and their families and friends
with denp gratitude, 1t gives TO the world useful
example OF wise and safe forbearancc. and of mag
nanimity and humanity toward men, differing in Ian
guage and religion, apparently guilty ofa great crime,
but yet in that helpless and untoward situation, in
which it is possible, nay, probable, that the innocent,
IN hands less moderate, might be irretreyablv lost.
Ii clear and authentic evidence, negatiying the
guilt of these men, should be produced then it will
ever be grateful and heartfelt recollection to the
President and hlS legal and constitutional advisers,
that they have saved to their families and country
so many innocent men.--If on the other hand. moth
ING favorable should appear, and time should only
serve to rNet their doom, it certainly will if they
deserve 1t, then the Justice of the country will take
Its courcc without dctrlment, but on the country,
with great advantage from the delay. For there can
he no question that The greatest mischief would be
done to the cause of Justice by cutting off 50 many
human being with Il public opinion essentially diyi-
ded rs to their guilt
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18
From the Portland Gazette.

The dreadful affair of the burning Of three young
men in logging camp, last week, will be rccollec-
ted ElbrIdgc Il. Hammond, the only one who sue
cccded III getting out the camp at all, and he sur
ylycd only hours, gave the following particulars,
which we find in the Bangor Farmcr-
ole said he was awoke by the heat, (Which had
then burnt most of his clothes of from him. and
finding the camp all on fire. rushed TO the door, and
after some difficulty, burning his hands shockingy
succeeded in uniastening t-and then ran to birch
log, few feet in advance Of the camp, and so bad
" was he burnt 10 leave the bottom of the solcs
of his foot with the nails attached to it, to the loo
on which he stood In trying to rise, he put his
hand upon the log and left the skin and nails upon
it in the same manner. lie then started for the
first house about two miles distant after running
few rods he turned and looked towards The camp
in hopes to see his comrades escape. While stand
ING here, totally naked with the exception Of his
Wristbands and Wristbands, he says he heard one cry
from the camp, and nothing more heard than
the cracking of the fire 1t consumed the side of
the camp.-Findng himself freezing, he again star
ted, and after running mile upon meadow
principally and ofcoursc upon nothing but ice, reach
ed the woods. Here 1t being very uneven, he fell
several times each time leaving full print Of his
body covered with blood upon the snow and be-
came exhausted as to be obliged to walk the 9TH
mile lie at length reached Mr.. c. Pratt's house
about o'clock III the mornngw where every possi-
bile cXcron used to relieve the agony OF pankhc
must have endured but in van He expired at
about IL o'clock at noon. Mr. Shaw traced him the
whole disancc through the woods and meadow by
the blood rofn his feet. Mr. Hail, the eldest has a
wife and two children to lament his untimely dec
ease. Mr.. Hammond had been the comfort and
support of an aged mother for several years.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-03-18
LATEST FROM FRANCE.

The packet ship Rhone arrived at New York from
Elayrc on Friday last, and brought French ncwspa-
pcrs up to the lth February, the day she sailed.
From the tenor of these papers (says the ~ Y SUM
we inclined to bcetc that the existing difficult
ties between the governments of France and the Uni
ted States far adjusted that no fears will be
hereafter entertained of rupture between the two
countries. -,either war, outraged dignity, nor
danger to commercial relations is longer thought
ofn France. Attention is entirely directed towards
the fair amount of our claims. On the 3lst Janu-
airy, NJ. dc Hlgny proposed that the Chambers should
proceed to eaasldcr the pSpject of the law Mon
day, ahe 2d Of Fchrdary. But Thursday, the 5th,
ultimately fixed for the preliminary discussions.
1t was accordingly taken up on the las. mentioned
day, and referred to a committee consisting of one
from each Of the nine BmrdUy, who were all unan-
mousIy in favor of a report recommending that pro-
vision be made for the payment of the 25000,000
francs, agrcabIy to the treaty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-24


CoNGnEss.- But little business has been done
in Congress during tn c past week in consequence
of the funerals OF Messrs. Kane, and WildmHn'
In the Sen ate, Mr.. Benton again called up MS
motion for the admission Of the Michigan Sena-
tors. This motion was discussed at some length
by Msssrs. Benton, Clay and Clayton, and on
motion Of the latter gentlemen, was, for the pres
ent, laid upon the table, in order TO afford more
time for deliberation. The administration party
appear determined to spare no exertions In en-
deayoring 10 obtain the seats and privileges OF
Senator. for the gentlemen from Michigan
they are Van Durcnites, their votes are wanted,
and that is 4 sufficient qualification TO secure
as an advocate OF their claims the services OF him
of Hard Money Humtug notoriety. lnthe house
of Representatives, Mr.. Fairfield Of Maine pre-
.ented the petition Of l72 females firm some
where in the State of Maine praying that Con
gress would abolish slavery in the District OF Co
lumbia. This petition was ordered TO lie on the
table by a vote of $50 TO 81, a motion TO print
it was also ordered to lie Oh the table by q vote
Of 1863 to 80.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-24

Destructive CoNyLAGRArIoN.-One Of the
most wful and destructive confagrations that has
befalleu any city in the world since the destruc-
ton OF Moscow, occurred in the City Of New
York oa the night Of the l4th inst. The fire
broke out in Merchant street, in a triangular
block Of building. formed by Wall, William, <
Pearl streets, al about nine O'Clock in the eve
ming. A fierce wind was blowing from the
northwest, and the intense GOODNESS Of the woa,h
er rendered it impossible TO work the engines.
The fire, therefore, had the mastery, and ragged
with fearful and unchecked rapidly throughout
the night dwelling in its course the most flour
ishing and business portion Of the City. Many
who at the going down of the sun, were in the
the possession Of wealth aud comfort, were, al
its rising, turned upon the world bankrupts, with
no earthly possession save the clothing they
wore. Seventeen entire blocks containing up
wards of six hundred buildings. most of which
were stores and warehouses, were entirely des-
troycd. The following are the names of the
streets on which the fire ragged, and the extent
to which they are laid in ruins, as given by the
commercial Advertiser OF tDdt tlty.
Exchange street, both sides, from Broad
Street, crossing William to Merchant street
the Garden street church was embraced in this
section.
Merchant street, Formerly Hanoyer) both
sides, from Wall TO Hanover square.
William street, both sides, from Wall street
to Hanover square.
Pearl street, both sides, from Vail street 10
Coen,Ies slip, including the whole sweep Of
Hanover Square.
Stone street, from Hanover square TO the lane
leading 10 the head Of Coenties slip.
Exchange street, and part of Beaver street.
from Pearl nearly TO Broad.
Water street both sides, from Coffee House
slip TO Coneties slip.
Front street, both sides, from Coffee House
slip 10 Coentics slip.
South street, from the same TO the same.
South side of Coffee House slip, from Pearl
street to the East River.
Both sides ofOld slip, (including the Frank
lin market) from Pearl street 10 the East River.
North side of Coenties slip, from Pearl street
TO the liver.
,Iones,s Lane. Gouverneur's Lane, Cuyler's
Alley, and part of Mill street.
The above named streets comprise the entire
seat OF its greatest commercial transactions, in
which was, probably, a greater amount of CAPT
tai than is contained in a section of equal extent
in any other city in the world. That splen-
did edifice, the Merchants Exchange, was en-,
tirely consumed, and with it was destroyed the
elegant statute Of HAMILTON. which a short
time siOce had been placed there by the munif
cence Of the Merchants OF that city. The entire
loss is variously estimated at from fifteen to thir.
ty millions Of dollars, and has involved in ruin
many Of the most cnterprising and business men
in the city.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-24

VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF

Tuesday, Dec. S.-Memorials were pre-.
sented contesting the elections Of Mes.rs.
Gilmer and SouthaIl from Albemarle-ol
Crlts from PatTick-Randolph from Hen
rco-and Dickerson from Fayette and
Nicholas, which were sevcrally referred to
the committee Of Privileges and Elections
WedneSday.-A resolution was adopted
referring that part Of the Governors Mes.
sage which relates 10 the Northern Ado
litronists to a Select Committee with in
sructlons to take into consideration the
suiiciency Of the several acts Of the As
sembly intended TO punish any threatened
disturbance within The commonwealth, and
with leave TO report by bill or otherwise.
On motion Of Mr.. Hunter Of b., leave
was given TO bring in a bill TO amend the
act passed March 5, 1885, to limit the
assessment on tithables, and to authorize
a tax upon property for The purpose Of de.
ifaylng county expenditures within the
county Of Berkeley,
Air. SMITH Of q submitted the follow
ing resolution, which after being debated
considerable length OF time was adopted
Resoleed, That this House will, by
joint vote with the Senate, proceed on
Saturday next, TO elect a Judge, TO sup.
ply the vacancy occasioned by the death
OF the late Judge James Semple in the
second District and fourth Circuit.
Thursday Both Houses Of the Assem-.
bly, proceeded to vote for a public printer
for the term of one year, and Thomas
Richie, Editor of the Richmond Enqui
rer was elected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-24

Fire in the Stale Pris0n.- On Thursday
night last about 90 minutes after the pri.
soners had been removed to their cells for
the night (Which takes place at 5 o'clock)
the long workshop Of the State Prison,
near Trenton, vas discovered to be on
fire ; the flames bursting through the roof.
On opening the door the whole interior
presented a sheet Of flame. The engineers
of the city being some distance of, did
not arrive in time, and were embarrassed
for water when they did. The shop, in.
GLIDING about forty weayer's looms with
the tools and materials of the Carpenters
and Blacksmiths, was therefore entirely
consumed. The loss TO the State is est.
mated a, 81, 500,
One of the papers supposes the whole
prison would have been destroyed, had
the wind been in another quarter. The
military of Trenton who were on parade
during the afternoon with the Princeton
and New Brunswick companies, were sta
toned around the walls 10 prevent the es.
cape Of pris ,ncrs,
The fire is supposed 10 be the work Of
the conricts VII, burnt "a similar shop
some years ago. The Princeton Wing
mentioned tina, they have manifested much
uneasiness lately iii prospect OF going into
the solitary confinement ofthe new prison.
-Netoark UGiiV advertiser.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-24

TREASURY Notwithstanding The
Presidents Message, was the annual re.
port Of the Secretary of the Treasury, on
the general subject OF the Finances. The
National intelligencer gives us The follow.
ing facts taken from its details.
The receipts into the Treasury. a.cer-
tanned and estimated, during the curren,
year 1885. are computed TO be S2e AGO.
S5l, of which the actual receipts during
the three first quarters Of the year ale
ascertained TO be Sa4.4S0.SSI. or the
actual receipts, s13.6i4,4S9 are from the
Customs; and 50, 165 $50 from the Public
Lands The balance in the Treasury on
the lst January last, having been 1892.
S5S, the aggregate means OF the govern.
ment within the year will, according 10
the computation Of the Secretary, have "a.
mounted TO s37 ,323.739.
The expenditures for the year are est.
mated at SlS,I76,l41: thus leaving. BY
computation, in the Treasury, on the lat
January next, a balance Of money in hand,
equal to SaS. l47 1898, including what has
been heretofore often reported as ''una-
valuable funds" now reduced to Sl.IOO.-
600. Upon this balance. however, are
charged by law various expenditures. a.
mounting altogether to about 81. 595, 1854,
leaving applicable by Congress TO "new
and Other purposes" the sum of about
S~10,450,024.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-24
Tte Gatettf:
O.. va.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER "a. 1895.

Covzasoa's MEssAGE.-Although rather late
in LAYING this anxiously looked for document be-
fore our readers, and, from its cons'deraoie
length, compelled to exclude much oil the current
news of the week, we opine that bat few, II any
Of our readers will regret the space which II &C.
cuvies. The calm and dignfied tone o fthis doc
upent, throughout, its clear and iorcible reason
inc and It's freedom from biemish, has, so far
Ms we are advised, found favor with all. II
has even sealed the mouths Of the minIons OF the
administration, who, heretofore have not failed
10 attack with demoniac fury everything which
has emana,ed from the present executive OF the
State. We cannot do better justice to this mas
terly document, than to adopt the following Ian
guage Of the Richmond Wing in reference TO it
- We have never felt more satisfaction as Ed
tors, or more pride as Citizens, in laying a Gov
errors Message before the public. This OF Co
vernon Tazcwell, in Its tone, in its specific views
in the importance Of its leading topic, and in Its
logical structure, may pcrchance have its equal
among it's predecessors, but can well have no
superior. He has come up 10 the measure OF his
own celebrity and the pristine renown oil the
Commonwealth Faction itself must feel rebn-
ked, and every citizen capable Of thinking aiooi
from the trammels Of party, feels pleasure tha'
the respcnsibilities of the Executive are in hands
equal to the crisis aud the dignity OF The Com
monwcalth."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-24
December %, IS35-am

VIRG1NIA:-At a Court held for Berkeley
County, at the Court House, on Monday the
l4th day Of December, 1885.
Jacob Myers, admir- with the will annexed Of
James Formap deed, (sueing TO the use Of
Washington Kroesen executor Of James f.
Forman dec'd,) pHf.
against
William Ray and John b. Sappington. dsfs.
IN CHANCERY.
TESHE defendant, William Ray. not ha.
d. wing entered bis appearance and g.
ven security according TO The act Of As.
sembly and the rules of tbis Court, and Il
appearing TO the court that he is not an
~inhabitant OF this Commonwealth, II is
ordered that the said defendant do APP
pear here on the second Monday in March
next, and answer the bill of the complain.
ant /; and it is further ordered, that this
order be published in the Msrtinsburg Ga
zette, for two months successfully. and
posted at the f,ont door of the Court
House Of said county.
Teste,
HARRISON WAITE, c B
Dee. "a, fSS5.-2m