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Litchfield enquirer., 1835-07-23

INFLUENCE or NEwsPAPERs.-Althou much has been said of late on the subject of newspaper reading, et.mnch more re-
 live would observe the influence which they exert, let us look into families that have been permitted to read them, and those who have not. Here is my nsighbor A., whose children enjoy the privilege of q school in common with other children.--- But he has no paper for them to read, or any books calculated to interest them. Yes he wonders why his children do not ina-sa prove any more. His neighbor B. chil- dren attend school no more than his, but yet they are much farther advanced. He scolds at his children because they study 10 more. Now poor A. does not see the cause of this difference. Neighbor B. takes care to furnish his children with good pa- per. They soon take an interest in read- ing 1t, and hecenle good readers and what is more, they soon gain stock of general knowledge. But we advance little far- ther. One of As sons, a young man of twenty happens 10 visit heighbor B.,s.- The lad of twelve, is convcrsing on subjects entirely foreign to the understanding of his older friend. Affairs of Congress, and ev- cry subject which agitates the public mind is familiar to him, which he has gained by reading. Now all this is entirely unintelli- gible and unintercsting 10 his nOn-readmg friend, although much older than himselfs and he goes home, perhaps with feelings of envy towards his younger friend, thus in- creasing his disease for mental improve ment, and sinks down contented in igno- rance. s4ys3s #tS A 4
 Itis painful indeed to witness such ;ex- amples, yet it is believed that many such cases do occur, which result from the cau- ses just mentioned, so natural 1t Is to under value what we do not possess.
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-07-23
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 To RHEUMATIC INVALIDS.

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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

o." THE LasG Compound -" TREAcHERY -
" II as Meir nature and their uOcatiOn"-We I'M
derstand that John II. Pcckham, Esq. of Middle
town, now representative i'll the General Assem-
bly, from that town, is to be sacrificed and abandon
ed by the whigges in the spring, and another whig
is to be elected 10 ill his place. Why this aban-
donment of a man who has served them so long and
so faithfully "lle is not qualified, not capable
say they" of representing US in the General
Assembly ~ A reasonable excuse, surely, after
having reelected him to represent them in that
body for six Or eight successive terms If such is
the fact, if he is not adequate to the able discharge
of the duties OF, his Office why have they never dis
covered it before How happens it that their eyes
have been thus mruculousIy opened at this late
hour The fact is, this is not the true reason for
bandoning Squire Peckhaln We have an inkling
of the true objections, of the " Base Compound" "
to Mr.. Peckham, which objections, though now
shrouded in murk, and by abstruse political chica-
merry, will yet ferret out, and, probably, in due
time lay them before the public, generally. If Mr..
Pcckham does not resent tins gross insult, be Is not
the we take him to be. We call upon his
friends to be vigiant and activc-Wc admonish
them to beware of the treachery of protesting friends
word to the wise is sufficient.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

The following resolutions were passed by the New
Jersey Legislature, at its late session, by vote of
33 to 10. We shall what the Hon. Senators
from thet State will do in this case; whether they
will obey the voice Of the people loudly expressed
at the ballot box, aud through their Legislative or
gans, or boldly deny them.
lst. BE it resolved, by the Council and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey. That our
Senators in Congress be, and they are hereby in
structed to vote for, and use their influence to have
expunged from the Journal of the United States
Senate, the resolution passed on the 2ath March,
lc34, declaring That the President in the late ex-
ecutive proceedings in relation to the public
uc, had assumed upon himself authority and power
not conferred by the constitution and laws but in
derogation of both" The same having passed that
body without warrant of law.
=. Resolved, That our Senators in Congress be,
and they are hereby instructed and our Represen-
tatives IN Congress, requested to vote against the
recharier of the Bank of the United States, and
against the chartering Of any other bank of similar
3. Resolved, That the particular attention Of our
Senators be called 10 the foregoing resolutions, and
and that they be respectfully requested to conform
thereto, resign their seats in the Senate of the
United States.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

" Don't train in that compaRy."-A public dinner
was given to Judge White by the citizens of Maury
county, Tennessee, on the Goth ult. The commit
tee of arrangements invited, among Others the Hon
James Il. Polk to be present, to which invitation
that gentleman returned the following answer:
Columbia, Oct. l4b, 1885.
Gentlemen II have this moment received your
note of invitation to dine on Tuesday the 20th inst
and have the honor to decline it, Your obd't sery't
JAMES Il. POLK.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

Cruelty of n FatAcr.-In a little village near
Landau resided respectable family, consisting of
the father, mother, sou and daughter Until the
year 1925 they had always lived together in the great
est harmony At that period the daughter, then very
younr, formed attachment to n man OF low birth,
and connexions, which circumstance gave the great
est offence TO her family, and more especially TO her
father. Neither entreaties menaces were Of a
vail to shake the young ady's affection for her loy
err: and the father seeing that all was in vain, re-
solved to employ the most horrible means to be re-
yenged lie made her go down into one of the
cellars of the house, where he walled up a space in
a corner so as to form a narrow dungeon the en-
trnlce to which he afterwards closed up with stones
and mortar leaving only a small aperture, through
which the hand could be introduced for the purpose
of supplying her with food lie then, to allay the
suspicious of his neighbors, gave out that he had
sent his daughter boarding school. Shortly al
terwards he spread abroad rumor that she was
dead, aud went into mourning for her. Burng sew
en- wears the uufortunctc girl remained enclosed IN
this dungeon. Every week her father took her
down fresh straw to lie upon, and measure OF po-
tatoes which was to serve for the whole nourish-
ment until the next visit. About three weeks ago
happy accident delivered her from this dreadful du
rance. One of the servant maids whose curiosity
had been excited by the fathers conduct, and by the
circumstance Of its being strictly forbidden to all the
family to enter the cellar resolved to approach the
interdic,od cave. When at the door she began to
sing, and soon afterwards she heard faint cry III
the corner.-Approachng the spot whence the sound
proceeded, she was soon informed tho clrcu nsan-
ces of this horrid affair. The maid immediately
gave information to the authorities oi the place. who
on arriving, released the wretchod being from her
hong and doleful capiyity.-Tho father and mother
have been placed in custody. The unfortunate girl
on being restored to the light of day. presented the
most hideous appearance. She was unable to stand,
her legs having deprived her of ali of Them. 1t
was hardly possible to recognize a human being IN
the miserable and deformed object.
Courier Francois.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

Daelliag--'Thc grand jury of ST. Louis have
found bill of Indictment against Colonel Strother,
for having sent challenge to Colonel L. H. Benton.
Altho' there are circumstances which may justify
an appeal TO chaengc--partlculariy personal III
suits which laws cannot affect; yet ms such appeals
,ro en- common and do not Indicate gentleman,
we think the above the best mode of disposng of all
challenges. lie who accepts challenge, degrades
himself to tho level of the challenger; and as no gem
,lcman will conscienciously insult any, none should
he considered a gentleman who takes offence where
none is intended. Hence, the wise conclusion OF
an ancient sage, 'none but gentleman can insult
me. and no gentleman would. Colonel Il. has
shown more moral courage by refusing than accep-
ling the challenge; aud of his physical courage,
a. "a ro doubt. Netc OricGns Bee.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

059The Herald of the Times grows stupid and
more stupid weekty. jimmy Crow can't prevail on
any of the heretofore obging managers of that con-
cern, to furnish him with an original article on any
subject whatever. Black Ben consults his own SOW
ereign wlI and acts his pleasure about t:-The
Sorrel Poney sickens at the idea of again entering
the political field and the Hon. Panic Senator'S
Hopeful, suppose, preparing for another visit
to Washington in quest of office. What will Jimmy
do' Poor fellow. Spur them up, Jimmy-Spur
them up
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

~ 1as..n 50 S~o,I-eI IL onnnot hs rnn"nt'"d
.hnt the enthusiastic welcome which tins remark
able man has received in Manchester, Glasgow,
Edinburg and other towns in Britain, mnugrc the
the abuse heapcd upon him, has occasioncu the
deepest anxiety among the nobility and gentry of
the conservative and tory interest. There is some
thing extraordinary in the boldncss, cloqucnce ana
perseverance, of the Irish champion of liberty, which
il calculated to produce n Strong excitement among
The working classes of the population lie Is un-
questionable the lion of the day, and the people oil
England and of Scotland are prone 10 idolatrg;
At Edinburgh his speech produced thrilling effect,
Some of his ausions have the poetry and pahos OF
Ossian.
The following is an extract
From YOU my thoughts wander To the oPprcs-
sed land of my birth. | remember her romantic
valleys and her splendid hills; the evergreen YER
dare of The plains tho sound of her mountain
sreanls fall on my car; the rush of her waves
1,roinst the cliffs announcing with the voice OF
efernity that the nation is to be cns!lycd or de-
eraded-(Rcnewcd cheers,) My countrymen will
hear with delight the manner in which was rcceiv-
el in England and in Edinburgh Long and loud
cheering) That shout shall reach from one end Of
Ireland to the other, and many true hearted Irish
man will feel his heart animated and uplitted with
in him when he hears how Scotland has received
the humble Individual before you. Many an
Irish mother, while she hugs her babe to her breast,
aud sings it to repose with Irish air, will mix the
noble strain with Auld Langsyne," or Scots
wha hae wi Wallace bled, and as the accents l"ll
her babe to sleep will raise prayer to God to bless
the generous people who stood by our Ireland IN her
days of nesd"-( Immense opplause.)
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

CY~Judge White of Tennessee, one Of the candi-
dates of the " Base Compound for the Presiden-
cy is native Of Scotland. In a recent letter ad-
dressed to J. A. Whiteside Esq. the Judge says:-
' was born under king, but raised and educated
under a republic.'' He is no longer considered
" available by the wings. Mr. Clay will be again
brought forward as their candidate.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

E1-President Adams.-To act upon the policy
of party expediency, to the neglect of permanent
principle, may exhibit that species of political wis
dom which, though generally successful, ought to
be denominated political cunning duplicity yet
TO act upon permanent principle, regarding expe-
dicncy wholly subordinate, and to be followed
only when circumstances render it strictly comPatl-
BILE with, and necessary to the support of principle,
is far nobler, and infinitely more worthy of public
appreciation, confidence, aud applause.
We have long considered Ex-President Adams
more politician of principle than of mere expc-
diency---more for such measures as he considered
ought to be adopted, than for such as interested sx-
pediency might prefer. His views partake more OF
patriotism than of party.
His late letter of congratulation to Mr.. Pearce of
hode-Island, we doubt not dictated by pure
political rectitude of feeling and of purpose, and IN
accordance with that unhesitating devotedncss to
dsintcrested and upright principle, which is alike
honorable in the man, the citizen, and the states
man. Detroit Free Press.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

An hfcciias Scene.-ln the Court Of Sessions on
Saturday afternoon, affecting scene took place
while the Recorder and his associate Judges were
engaged in passing sentence upon tho different prls-
oncrs who had been convicted during the term. The
Young wife of Silas Smith, convicted Of forgery in
thc third degree, and adjudged to be imprisoned IN
Sing Sing for two years and haf) who had been
married TO the unfortunate man only about three
weeks went the cage after he was sentenced, and,
sobbing and heart broken with grief stood kissing
him through the iron CRATE which separated them
until they forcibly parted by the officers in at
tendance. Sc0undre as ho wns she had pllghtcd
10 him her faith aud her affections, and, with the
enduring constancy which characerzcs a woman's
love, her feelings were unchanged even by the iel-
ons brand which was marked upon the object of
her fond devotion. When torn away from him, IT
was with difficulty that she could be prevented from
fantng, and she left the Court to sorrow over the
snserable fate of the man she had hoped long to
have lived with in happiness aud joy-and, perad-
venture, become the victim of her wrctchedncss and
grief ". !. transcript.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18
Ma. PECkHAN:--

wish TO enquire through the medium OF
your paper, whether the Town Council have power
to alter, or regulate the duties of the town watch
If not it will be necessary to call Town Meeting
for that purpose; to have the watch set a, sunset
to protect the property of the citizens For two or
three weeks past gang of villains have paradcd
our streets (when it dark enough for their pur-
poses) and demolished. or stolen every movable
that they could find. In three instances the bars
and bolts from shop windows have been stolen; and
the occupants obliged to stay in their stores all
night. This at first was supposed to be the work
Of some vagabonds of whom VIC could expect moth
ing better but it out to be the doings OF some
Of the Thames-S,reet gentry, who have been watch
ed and who will be broush, TO justice for ropet-
ton Of the offencs. L..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

E1-President adams left his residence in Quincy,
yesterday, with his family, for Washington The
health OF this ustrous citizen is remarkably firm
and his spirits as buoyant as youth Especially al
the recent election in this state His opponents
will find him at his post in Congress, ndomitable
in mind and sound in body. All his great energies
will be given to his country lie has retained them
in perfection, by exercise and temperance. The
other morning, the Ex-President now 6S years DID,
walked from Quincy to his sons in Boston, eight
miles, to breakfast. His uniform habit is walk
four or five miles every morning before breakfast.
Boston AdUocdte.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

GIVE understand tlat VIM. Peckham, Esq. of
South Kingston, to be the candidate Of the " Base
Compound for Lcnt Governor of this State. If
Judge Peckham consents to become their candidate
for that office, he is politically dead forever after
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

The Providence Journal has statement that a
gentleman who has lately returned from tour
,hrouoh the western states saw during his journey
;nys. field Of corn in Ohio containing fifteen thou
so,d ncres. which had never been hocd, but would
nrnbably Weld something more than thirty bushels
=, lie acre. The gentleman rode fifteen miles by
o,e side OF the field.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

o. What a kdther-keai.-The New Bedford
Mercury says: that " the Newport Republican is
mistaken in asserting that Judge Morton not
the Jackson and Anllmasonic candidate for Gov
crnor in this State Mass. at the late election"
Not true. We never said Judge Morton was not
the Jackson candidate We said he was not the
Antimasonlc candidate, and say still, the New
Bedford Mercury TO the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Mercury says, Z" Mr.. Foster is we believe Il
resident of Newport" fhs is n wide mistake.
1t seems to us that no intelligent man could for a
moment beIiere that the Democracy of Massachu-
sctts would select man from the citizens of New
port, as their candidate for 1t. Gov. of that State.
Again" Mr. Everett" says the same paper was
elected by the Whg party alone" This is sheer
falsehood. Everett was first nominated by the An
timasons, and the wings subsequently concurrng, he
was elected by the joint excrons and votes of those
Two parties.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

Termorh--The joint committee has balIotted six.
ty-;hree times for Governor without coming any
nearer 10 a majority for either cand,dste. A mo-
ton 10 adjourn the joila committee sinr die was fl
naly carried.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

Horrible Accident a Mr. Jesse Converse met
a -boekiea death near Crawford, Pa, few days
20 lie vas at work in his saw m aud by
s'',ue.,,eans not known, lac came IN contact with
tho s,w While going, afd he. was sawcd compile
sSv +, t>ss from the shoulder 70 the hip.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

We learn that JoHN NoRvELL and LucIUs 4.
LYON Esqrs. have been elected to the United States
Senate by the Legislature of Michigan. Mr.. Nor
veil is at present Pos, Master of Detroit. Mr.. Ly
on was formerly the delegate from tha, Territory in
Congress Both are democrats.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

man named Garnet, near Lexington, Va, pull
ed out pistol and shot black man, for some sau-
cy words. fie was trid by jury, who returned a
verdict of " Not Guilty, but did his duty"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

Ger. Canon, the new Chief Magistrate of Ten
nessee, attacks the Military Academy at West
Point in his Message to the Legislature. West
Point must Pepare herself for a regular assault in
Congress befrc many years
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

Georgia.-The Legislature of this State assem-
bIed at Medgeville on Monday the I'd instant
Mr.. Echols of Walton was elected President of the
Senate--Echols 81, Mitchell %, scattering3. Mr..
Day of Jones was chosen Speaker of the House
Day l02, Hudson IS, scattering H. The successful
are of course the Union candidates.
The Message of the Governor was transmitted
the following day. 1t takes strong ground against
;he Abolitionsts and recommends additional legal
provisions prevent and punish the circulation OF
their publications within the limits of the State.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18
A Monument to Commodore Perry is proposed to

4 Monument to Commodore Perry IS proposed to
be erected at Erie Pa. which was Perry's head
quarters before the battle OF Lake Erie, the station
whence he sailed to meet the enemy, and the port
10 which he returned with the trophies Of his bril-
liant victory. The design is happy one, and We
hope it may be fully and speedily effected COM
mtee of the most respectable and substantial citi-
zens of that place has been appointed to solicit and
receive subscriptions Of their fellowcitizens through
out the Union.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-11-18

Arrirdls Ettra.-Arrved this morning, two wag-
ons from Connecticut with 10000 Mulberry Trees
for the Mass. Silk Co.'S Farm, located Framing
ham,-Bos, 7rdns.