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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

f'erloas balloon dscenston.--We learn from the
Lynchburg Firglnan, that Mr.. Hobart returned to
that place on Tuesday last, after most perilous
flight through the upper regions. The balloon
cut from the cord at seven o'clock, in Prince Ed.
ward county-distant about IS miles We, says the
paper, regret that Mr.. Hobart has not yet been able
to prepare description of his dangerous journey.
We must, therefore, content ourselves with stating
a few OF the prominent particulars -
In very few minutes after the balloon left the
earth, it was lost to view by passing into a cloud
Mr. Hobart informs us, that after that time, he lost
sight Of the earth entirely. At half past seven he
took his last observation, when he was upwards of
three miles from the earth. About that period he
saw two brilliant meteors one in the North the other
III the West-the latter seeming to approach him
but disappearing without coming in contact, very
much to Mr.. HIS. relief, who feared the ignition of
the gas. Shortly after he encountered severe gale,
the balloon and car being whled to an immense
height, he supposeS not less than 10000 feet from
the earth, from the effects produced upon his respr-
aonand sense of hearing-hnding it extremely
difficult to Breathe aud being entirely unable to hear
He attempted to operate on the safety valve, but
from his inability to hear, could not ascertain whcth.
er the gas escaped or not In this situation he cy-
cry moment feared the balloon would burst and
that some of his blood vessels would be ruptured
He found from the elevation of the lower part
of the balloon that his apprehensions were in part
realised. He began to descend with great velocity
and fortunately landed favorable spot, his fall
being broken By pine sapplng, on which he alight-
ed. He hurled from the car, however, with
considerable force, and was severely Jared by the
fall, breaking his valuable barometer and damag-
ing some of his other instruments. Had he descen-
ded in the woods by which he was nearly surround
ed, he thinks his death would have been inevitable
and he evidently had very narrow escape as 1t
was. On examining the balloon, it found to
have sustained rent, the top, of about twen-
ty inches in length, and several parts in which it
had previously broken and been patched had all
been rc-opeued. 1t is now completely ruined.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

Genuine.-A journeyman printer in Washington,
IN answer to some remarks of Gen. Duff Green con-
cerning the late disturbance in that city, takes &C.
casion to refer to a sentiment of the Generals at a
Typographical anniversary dinner, in which he said
that marble monument with the inscription
Here lies Duff Green" would be the most salts
factory reward that he could ask from posteriy for
his long services This, he added, would be but
Justice, if he would place Immediately under tho
Editorial head Of the Telegraph, ha. same inscrp-
ton, as standing motto Here tfss Daft Green
Whatever may think of the sentiment, the wit IS
good
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09


rchitecis combining durability with usefulness.
She formerly sailed for Por, Loudon, but the f,ry
brig Nullihcaiion, John c. Calhoun commander, by
The report of one gun compelled her to return home
immcdiately tely-naturally supposing that rhen home,
she would lie upon the stocks. Mistaken idea, "A
great number OF seamen fancicd this strong bull.
yesst and in 1892 succeeded in anchoring triumph
antly in the very harbour where the brig Nullifica-
ton formerly sailed
The magical power Of this Knderhook vessel is
undoubted; she sidcs smoothly over the bay of
political consistency, and her rivals on this accoun,
denounce her nriguer. This craft fought
well last war, and by her strenuous exertions sue
aeded in getting into action the flag ship Of the
Union. properly called the Empire State, and this
one feat has redounded to the impcrishable renown
of the Klndcrhook vessel, whose flying canvass is
already filled by the winds ofMaine, N. Hampshire
Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, North Car
olina, Georgia, Ohio, AiI.sama Indiana, Missouri.
and the rolling pillows of popular npplauss bears
her triumphantly onward.
Choose then, freemen of the Union, between
Nulicntlon and its adjunct Federal Whteism on
the one hand, and democratic principles combined
with the glory, ranown and continued prosperity of
your country on the oher.-N. Y Times.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

MTcnIGAN.-A convention Of the friends of the
General Administration assembled at Ann Harbor
the 20th ut, to nominate the officers of their
State Government, and presented the names of Hon
Stevens T.. Mason of Detroit, for Governor, Judge
Edward Mundy, of Washtenav for Lieut.. Govern
or, and Isaac +. Crary, Esq. of Kalamazoo, for
Representative in Congress-The nomination oi
Mr.. Mason for Governor, was unanimous; he is
n young gentleman of splendid talents, we'll quail
fed for the elevated station for which he is the dem
ocratic candidate. The convention could have
made 40 better selection. His success is certain.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

vu,;c Masters Look Out The last Augusta
Courier saws A passenger in the Western stage
states, that as he passed through Alabama, he un.
ders,ocd that Judge Crawford, oil That State, had
sho, = music teacher dead, for improper Liberties
,aken with his daughter, while engaged IN giving
her lessons cu the piano.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09
Democratic Republican NOminaiO
FOR PRESIDENT
MARTIN VAN BUREN,.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD Nj. JOHNSON.

The triumph of the democracy in this State at
the late election for members of Congress, has cx-
tnguishcd the last hope of the bank nrstocracy TO
defeat the candidates for President and Vice Prcs-
dent nominated by the Baltimore Convention.
They had long since abandoned the idea of being
able to defeat Van Buren, and Johnson in the popu-
lar struggle, well knowing that the attempt to OPP
pose those gentlemen with either Clay Webster,
White or Harrison would be lrui,Icss the op-
position To Gen, Jackson in lS}2. SO much WIS
dom they have learnt by experience. But they
foIdly cherished the notion, that by running
al candidates from different sections of the I'M
ion such rs Webster in New England, Harrison in
the West, and White in the South, they might
coed in their grand object of defeating election
the electoral colleges and thereby bring the choice
of President into the House of Representatives, and
the choice of Vice President into the Senate of the
United States They hattercd themselves that if
they could accomplish this they would in all prob
ability be able to play the same game with the like
success, which was played in 1926 But they may
now hang their harp the willow, the jig is ended,
and Van Buren, and Johnson are as sure of their
election as if tho question had already been settled
by the votes of the people 1t will readily be un-
Gerstood why our kind neghbors in Boston and
New York 1--WE mean the wiggics) took such deep
interest III the late election for members of Congress
from this State why they exhausted all their stores
of argument and persuasion induce the rich nrs-
tocrats of those cities open their purses and flood
little Rhode Island with their money like dolugc
when the circumstance is taken into consideration
that upon the favorable issue of their contcs
here that they counted upon the defeat of the de-
mocracy of the Union. But thanks to the firmnes
and patriotism of the Republicans of Rhode Island
they have nobly wiihstood all the temptations o
Mammou, resisted all the aurements of the gold
en- bait, and manfully set at defiance the frown
and threats of the aristocracy wherever they hav,
been displayed or exhibited. Rhodc-I Island, il tn,
occasion demand it, will now he found on the sid,
of the people, ever ready to give It's aid in accom-
pshing their WILL instead of attempting (as woul,
have been the case had the the Bald Eagle and th
Sorrcl Poncy succeedcdD to defeat that will, nm,
thereby secure the triumph ot,he arisoeracy. Will
Pcarcc and Spraguc in the House of Representa-
tives the republicans OF Rhodelsland have nothin.
to fear, and the aristocrats nothing to hope, shoulc
such crisis possibly happen as the choice of Pres
ident by the lower House Of Congress.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

SMALL Bills ~ THE STATE or New loRK-By
a law of The State of New York, it is rendered un-
lawful after the first of the present month, for any
person corporation TO pay, give or offer in pay
mcn,, or in any way circulate or attempt to crcu-
late as money within this State, INcw-York.l any
bill note OF oter evidence of debt, purporting to
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

PEAcnEs.-We were shown yesterday a sample
of rare-rpc peaches raised in garden in this town
which measured upwards of nine inches in circum-
crence, and weighed equal to SIX of the common
sized fruit of that kind which now selling for
two cents the peach.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09
A5eSe-3scanS S22epaecitan,
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. 0, 1885.

"UMoN, HARMONY, SELF DENIAL, CONCESSION
EVERY THING FOR THE CAUSE, NOTHING FOR MEN
be the acatchmord and motto Of the DEM
oCrdtic PartH"- Thomas II. Benton.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

Zekl Bigelop's method Of abOlishing slarery-
We have no very exalted opinion of Zekel l'ige-
low, or any Of the friends or relations of the Dow
ming family. Their day has past, and the pub
lie has to the conclusion that slang does not
necessarily constitute wit, and that there is very lit
tie humor in the mere act of numbering the Kings
English But inasmuch Zekel Bigelow talks
good sense in the subjoined paragraph, we consider
it not unworthy of being quoted He is correspon-
dent of the Downing Gazette and writes as follows
Y. Y. Times.
Now, then, if the Abolition folks want to free
niger, they must be ready to pay for hl'n, and
somethin like this plan might work well. Let the
southern states fix fair price for nigger and form
committee to take charge Of the matter, and when
an abolition man is so brain full os philanthropy that
he can't find work enuf at home for It, let him send
the amount of the fixed value of a niger to this
committee south, and simply say, Gentlemen, en-
closed is s; please send me nigger.'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

Hurricane in the West Indies.-Among the pas
sengers in brig Emily, from Porto Rico, was capt
Dairy late of the brig Rublcon' OF "eorge'o"n'
fron, :, Thomas. bound to Barbadoes, which ves-
sci ON the 18th ult near the Island of Sada was to-
tally dismased, put back to 81. Thomas where she
was condemned and sold
We learn from Capt. Dairy that the hurricane
had been severe at the Island of Anugua-aA the
vessels in port were driven ashore and considerable
injury done TO the town.
At ST. Croix all the vessels dragged ashore-tho
brig Bogota, OF New-York, cut away her masts-tne
st. Thomas and 81. Croix packet-(tormerly tho
Journal Com.)-of New York, was lost and nine
persons on board perished Capt. Lucas was saw
cd he having drifted down to Porto Rico on the main
mast. r.
The hurricane not so severely felt at S''
Thomas the wind being from the y. E., and 'he
sea not setting into the harbor, no damage OF any
consequence was done except TO the whar'es,
Six vessels of different nations had "rr''eu s'"e'
WIZ e''O =" " Y. Times.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-09

To be continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17

General to carry to Madrid the news Of the vic
tories gained by Mina's troops on the 18th. He
was the first to make it known to the Spanish
Government; and on the evening Of his arrival
the National Guard gave him senerade He
delivered his credentials to Mr.. Martinez de la
Rosa on the next day and was presented to the
Queen Regent on the 23d.
The Duke Of Leuchtenburg is expected at
Brussels to-day or tomorrow.
JANUARY Eve have not received the Ham
delsblad to day. The other Dutch Journals con-
tain no news except that Of the death of NJ. de
Roelle, Minister Of State and President Of the
First Chamber of the States General, who died
on the id, at Amsterdam aged 81 years.
FROM THE MoNITEUR.
THE KINGS ANSWERS TO ADDRESSES.
Address of Count Pozzo di Borgo, in the name Of
the Diplomatic Body.
Sire-A year ago, in addressing your Ma
jesty with congratulations, the Diplomatic Be-
dy expressed their hope Of witnessing the con.
tinuation Of that perfect harmony amongst all
A. afinnc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17

EARLY TINES OF VIRGINIA-It is both pleasan,
and instructive, to recur occasionally to the ear.
iy times of Virginia. The manner of gettinu
wives, in those days, was tru, d novel one; and
it will be perceived, from the fact Of giving pre-.
cedency TO debts contracted for these indispen.
sable comforts, that they were considered, as
they ought always to be, the highest objects of
mans solicitude.
We have no doubt many young gentlemen
would, even now, readily exchange tobacco,
luxury as tits, for wives. Mr.. Burke says, in the
appendix 10 the first volume OF the History of
Virginia
81 find in the proclamation OF the Virginia
Governors and Councils, the rates OF some CON-
modities and something like scale ofexchanpe
between specie and tobacco. During the ad-
ministration Of Capt Argall, tobacco was fixed
at three shillings the pound In 1928 Canary
Malaga, Alicant, Tent, Muscadel, and Bastard
wines, We're rated at six shillings in specie, and
nine shings the gallon payable in tobacco.
Sherry, Sack, and Aquavi'e, at four shngs.
or four sh!l!ings and six pence tobacco Wine
vinegar at three sh!lings. or four shillings and
SIX pence IN tobacco. Cider and beer vinegar
at two shillings, or three shil!ings in tobacco.
Loaf sugar one shilling ard eight pence per
pound. or two shlings ard six pence in TO.
bacco; butter and cheese eight pence per pound,
or one shillings in Tobacco. Newfoundland fish
per cwt. fifteen shilllngs, or one pound four shil-
ngS in tobacco. Canada fish, two pounds or
three pounds ten shillings in tobacco. English
meal sold at ten shngs the bushel, and In
dian corn at eight. After a careful inspection
OF the old records | canpot find any rates of
labor specified, although they too are mention
ed, as forming part of the subject of procla-
nations"
Holmes, in his Annals, supplies one deficiency
in Burke's price current; namely, the price of
passage from Europe.
"rhe enterprising colonistS being generally
destitute of families, Sir Edward Sandys the
treasurer, proposed to the Virginia Company to
send over a freight Of young women to become
wives for the planters. TIE proposal was ap-
plauded; and ninety girls, "young and uncor-
rupt," were sent over in the ships, that arrived
this year, (620) and, the wear following, sixty
more, handsome and well recommended to the
company for their virtuous education and de-
meanor The price of wife, as the first, was
one hundred pounds Of tobacco: but, as the num-
Der became scarce, the price was increased to
one hundred and fifty pounds. the value of which,
in money, was three shngs per pound. This
debt for wives, it was ordered, should have the
presidency of all other debts, and be first reco-
verable."
The Rev. Mr. Weems, Virginia writer, in
Inmates that it would have done mans heart
good, to see the gallant, young Virginians, has
tcning 10 the water side, when ship arrived
from London, each carrying bundle of the
best tobacco under his arm, and each taking
back with him beautiful and virtuous young
wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17

very implicit faith to the report Of the Journal of
Nauplia which appears, at all events, to be in no
small degree exaggerated.
Observation-Disclosures from Constantine
pie, dated ! It'll Dec. had arrived to the augsburg
Gazette, which shows that the efforts of the Porte
to reinforce the army ofReschid Pacha had not
yetceased. Nineteen squadrons oflight cavalry,
nine battalions of infantry, and AZ pieces of can
non, had left the Turkish capital for Asia Minor,
in the course of the preceding week. On the
other hand Ibrahim Pacha was unremitting in his
exertions to maintain and increase his force.
TURKEY-Advices, dated Nauplia, Nov.
10th, represent Greece as perfectly tranquil
The Regency, which appears &c act with wisdom
and energy, kept in check the disconnected, who
it moreover appears, were not countenanced by
the majority of the population.
The Dey of Algiers, who had for some time
lived in retirement at Alexandria, died suddenly
in that city on the 30th October last His still
immense wealth, which ii would seem reverts to
his kind host, Mehemet Ali, had suggested some
ll-natured surmises, respecting the nature OF the
malady which terminated so fatally for his eX-
Highness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17

HosrILlTIEs AT WAsHIFGToN.-The correspon
dent Of Mr.. Hudson's new Reading and News
Room, writes from washington. on Thursday
that Mr.. Jarvis and Mr.. Smith, both Jackson re.
representatives. from Maine are in snari Mr..
Jarvis challenged Mr. Smith; Mr.. Lyttle of Ohio,
bearing the challenge; Mr.. Smith returned an
abusive reply to Mr.. Jarvis, refusing to consider
him as a gentleman therefore, according to
Washington chivary, Mr.. Lyttle challenged the
man who did MT think his principal gentle
man. Mr.. Smith again demurred on the ground
that he had no quarrel with Mr.. Lyttle, and so
the matter rests; meanwhile Mr. Jarvis is pre-
pairing the usual posting, history Of the quarrel.
&c.
An exchange Of hostile notes between two
other members of Congress, is also spoken Of
No names are given.-Ncp York imeTican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17

CURIOUS Commemorative have received the
following from an authentic source and perfect
reliance may be placed in it,
The numerous marvellous accounts which
appear in our public journals Of the prodigies
produced by the freaks Of Dame Nature, the
wonderful production of the animal and vegeta
Die creation the tecudity of animals, the extra
ordinary births, the mammoth pumpkins and po
tatoes, and the like which almost daily appear
for our amusement establishment or instruction
have inspired me also with an "itching for tume,'
and being like many others, ''ravished with the
whistling of name," though that name may
legitimately belong to those who lived in days
of yore," am induced TO offer the following TO
show that mig ancestors too, may lay large
claims to the gratitude Of the public, and are
entitled to be ranked among the benefactor5 of
mankind.
lived in the town of S. in the county Of Wor-
century, had each born to him tuenty children,
each brother had tpO 1uires, each wife Of each
husband, had ten children, and each of the four
wives had seven sons, and three daughters
One fact more. One of each family only sur
wives, and that one in beth cases the youngest
born.
If after perusng the above, any Of your read
ers should not be able to bring their credulity
to the sticking point, and should be inclined to
consider the whole "hoax" or fish story
they are informed that the facts stated are sus-
ceptible of proof both from records and living
witnesses. will only add, 'Beat this 1rho cam."
Boston Centinei.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17
From the National Mtelligencer Of yesterday


Having been present at the fire in Alexandria
on Monday night last, should be doing injus-
tice to the citizens of that place. il | were not
to speak Of their hospitality towards the citizens
Of Washington, and the firemen who went TO
their assistance. The two engines, the Frank
lin and the President went from tile City, aud
when they were near Alexandria, several per-
sons went out of town to meet them, and to as
sst in pulling the engines, and on entering the
town they were saluted with threel cheers
After the fire was eXtinguished, they were invi-
ted, Qhe fire compaDies) to supper at Mr. New
toms Hotel, where the Mayor thanked the ctl-
zens of Washington in Lis usual handsome style
for their exertions and activity at the fire
The next day, Tuesday, the two engines were
sent TO the city with horses, and the kindness
and attention shewn by the Mayor and the citi-
zens Of the town, will long be remembered by
the Washington people, and doubtless should
an occasion offer, it will be reciprocated by
the citizens and firemen of WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17

The Springfield Qilinois) Journal OF the oath
ult. says-"While the country east Of the noun
tains is suffering with the severity of the season,
we are enjoying most delightful winter, with
out snow or cold weather."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-17
TO LET.

TO LET.
"a That commodious Frame Dwelling and
Malarge vacant Lot attached, on PRINCE street,
next door to VIM. Fowle, Esq. To a person
who would be willing to keep up the fencing
&c. the rent would be made remarkably low
Apply to JOHN CORSE.
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