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occasion required the ready writer-prompt deba-
ter-iudicious counsellor--coureous III manner
firm i'm purpose-iufiexible in principles He con-
triyed the measures-brougbt forward the bills and
reports-deliyeredt the speeches-and drew the State
papers. esDecallv the powerful address TO the re-
publican voters of the State which eventually van
quished the federal party, turned the doubtful scales
and gave the elections of April, Sl4 to the friends
and supporters Of Madison and the war an event,
the intelligence of which rcccised at Washing
ton with an exultation only inferior to that with
which was received the news Of the victory Of New
Orleans. The new Legislature, now democratic IN
both branches. quickly cOnyencdb by Governor Tomp-
kins and Martin Van isuFen had the honor to
bring forward and carry through, amidst the APP
plause of patriots and the denunciaon of the anti
war party the most energetic measures ever
adopted i'm our America-the classification bill, as
he called it, the conscription BILL as they called 1t.
BY this bin, the provisions of which, by a new ana
summary process, were so contrlyed as to act upon
property, rs well as upon persons AN army OF twelve
Thousand State troops, were immediately TO be rased
to serve for two years, and to be placed at the
disposal Of the General Government The peace
which was signed in the last days of December,
1914, rendered this great measure OF New York
imperative but its merit was acknowledged by all
the patriots at the timc the principle OF 1t was a.
dopted by Mr.. Madlson's administration; recon-
mended by the Secretary at War, Mr. Monroe, to
that body too energetic to be passed To complete
his course in support of the war, and TO crown
his mcritorious abOrs to bring to a happy close
it became Mr.. Van Buren's fortune to draw up the
vote ofhanks of the greatest state in the union, to
the greatest General which the war had produced
" the thanks ofthc New York Legislature to Najor
General JACKSON, his gaHut o6fcers and troops TO,
their wOnderfm and herOic Uictory, IN dcteHce Of The
grand emporium Of the West" Such was the APP
propriate conclusion to his patriotic services in sup
port of the war; services to he sure, not ryalng III
splcndor the heroic achievements ofyictorous arms
but services, nevertheless both honorable, and merl-
torious, in their place and without which battles
cannot be fought, victories cannot be won, Eor coun-
tries be saved. Martial rcnown it is true, he did
not acquire nor attempt; but the want of that ascin-
alton to his name can hardly be objected to him, III
these days, when the political ascendency of military
cheflains is pathctically deplored, and when the
entire pers of the republic supposed to be
compressed into the single danger of military dcs-
posm.
Such is the answer, in brief, and in part, to the
{ hippant inquiry, What has he doneI
Rcmaindcr merit week
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.

Even when united under one emperor China trem-
bed atthe Tartars fthe desert About two centuries
before the birth of Christ, She-hwaug-te (the book
bnrner constructed the great wall of China, to pre-
vent their incursions. This wall, which has always
been considered one of the worlds wonders, is
fifteen hundred miles in length. of great height and
thickness furnished with fortresses and towns in-
numcrahle and IL carried with singular, skill over
mountains aud rivers rs well rs across the plains
and valleys. Lord Macarincy exclaimed on seeing
II that il certainly the most siupendous work of
human hands, and he nationally concluded tIia, AT
the remote period Of us building China must have
been n very powerful aud civilized empire. DIR,
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LArAYETrs GR,vE-The cemetery where rest
the remains ofhs immortal patriot of the two hemis-
phcres is in the garden of the street of Pctus 1t
is - Eng, feet wide, and l6O feet long divided into
100 sepulchres, and that of the Lafayette family is
at the furtbercs extremity. His grave is beside that
of Madame Lafayette, and of their daughter yir-
ginia, who died the wife of Mr. Lastevier Dusaliant
hillock of earth carried from America covers his
ashes, and two modest grave stones cover those of
his wife aud daughter.
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GJSWc would call the attention of our readers
to the Concert of the Philharmonic Society adver-
tised in our columns to-day. To those who have a
a taste for such subjects and who disposed to
give their ears treat say they cannot do better
than to avail themselves of the occasion to listen to
the performances of some of our distinguished
adopts in the science of vocal ana instrumental
music
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In the message of Gov. Dunlap to the legislature
of Maine, he follows the noble example of our yen-
he also recommends the suppression of all bank
notes of a less denomination than five dollars.
Gov. Marcy in his message to the NewYork legis-
laturc recommends similar course and adds that
the public good requires that new bank charters
should be granted
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21

GJ~The President has nominated the Hon. Roger
b. fancy to fill the vacancy the bench of the
Supreme Court, occasioned by the resignation of
Mr.. Justice Duva.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21

G}sHon James M. Wayne of Georgia, has been
appointed by the President one ofthe Associate Jus
tees of the Supreme Court of the United States in
the place of VIM. Johnson, deceased. Mr. VS.
appointment has been confirmed by the Senate
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21

resolution has been offered in the New York
Legislature, directing the Senators from that State
to their efforts to have the vote of censure of the
President expunged from the journals of the Senate.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21

GJ~Mr. N. B. Borden the Jackson and anti
Bank candidate for representative to Congress in
Bristol District Mass, has succeeded by majority
of 554 votes. Thus far the Fall elections will in
crease the democratic majority of the next that
of the present Congress, twenty-four What will
Jimmy Crow say to this
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21

The legislature of Georgia about establishing
a republican system of education by means of
Manual Labor schools.
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Tha Legislature of Maryland have elected Rob-
ert II. Goldsborough, Tory Whig, to the Senate Of
the United States.
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RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
NEWPORT, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2l, 1885.

The General Assembly of this State still continue
in session at Providence. The Bank party i'll the
lower House who have hitherto boasted much of
their strength, and who raised high their notes of
triumph in October when the Senate declined to join
them for the purpose of choosing Senator in Con-
gress, seem to have discovered that dogs who bark
the loudest are not the most likely to bite. They
found the tables completely turned upon them when
the Senate last week sent them a message inform
ing them of their readiness to join them FRI
day for choice of said Senator What was the
swer ofthese boasting heroes? We are not ready
and we cannot say when shall be ready. We
want little more time for marshalling forces,
and arranging them in order fbattle. So much for
empty boasts and cowardly bravadoes. Our latest
news from Providence does not inform us whether
they are yet ready to join the Senate. What then
is the reason We: understand that every member Of
the house is at his post. Why then delay the choice
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The wife of Mr., David Avery ofWes,minis,er, VT.
has presented her husband with FIRE children within
fifteen months Abiza Snow of Brunswick, Me-.
was presented by his wife on Sunday last, with three
boys, weighing 2l lbs, all well at last dates
There are men who have just thoughts in every
subjects but il is not perceived because their express
sious arc feeble.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21

we observe that q Dill mas Deen introduced into
the lower house of the Assembly by Mr. Dorr of
Providence, to reorganize our Supreme Court The
Bill proposes that the shall consist pres
ent of three justices, the chief of whom shall be cleo
ted for six years from the commencement of the en-
suing political year, with salary of fourteen hun
dren dollars per annum. The I'd justice to be
elected for four years from the time with a
salary of eight hundred dollars, and the Sd for two
years with like salary of eight hundred dollars;
each Judge to be elected for six years after the
for which they shall be frs; chosen shall have
pired.
This bill as we before observed has been introdu-
ced by Mr. Dorr of Providence, the same who few
months since made so much noise and bluster about
Constitution This young lawyer appears very
ambitious of distinction as a legislator. He is for
ever Matching some new scheme of improvement or
rather innovation upon the good old usages of Rhode
Island, and because he has not found it quite so
sy he imagined, to manage state affairs by whole
sale, he very adroity conrives to effect his object
by disposng of them retail and this notion of his
in relation to the Supreme Court is probably no
than of the many with which his fertile poll
now pregnant all to be brought forth in due season.
for the purpose of changing by degrees the charac
ter and institutions of our state. We think howev
he is reckoning without his host. The farmers of
Rhode Island will be likely to ask some such qucs-
ton the following before they consent to adopt
his bill:--Why should we give fourteen hum
dred dollars for judging between and our neigh
bors, when can get the same person for half the
!
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SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

London papers to Jan. 26th, aud Liverpool to the
9th, both inclusive have been received at ~ York.
american CtaimS-Snce the presentation of the
bill ofindcmniy the 10th, the subject does not APP
pear to have been discussed in the Chamber of De-
puties, except it incidentally alluded to in
speaking of the claims presented by Russia
The following extract of n letter from Welles &
CO. Paris, Jan, %, is the most interesting news we
find.
"The American question is what we follow here
with great attention, and we shall be happy to give
you any information in power upon that subject
The documents in this affair laid upon the
bic of the Chamber of Deputies, and thence have
been sent to'the Committee. 1t is uncertain how
soon their report will be made; but from present
appcarances, it may be in three four weeks. We
consider the great result is before this Chamber
If they execute the treaty i'll voting the subsidies,
twill end there If they refuse them, the consequence
at least will be an interruption ofthc intercourse be-
tween France and the United States, and probably
end in war. The ministry here is making every
effort TO carry this question, and opinion is that
they will succeed in doing it,
The National, Quotidienne, and La France had
all been seized III consequence of articles respecting
the Treaty.
y Mr. Livingston remained i'm Paris at the latest
!, dates.
Y The claim of the Emperor of Russia, AS King of
Poland, has at length been brought to the notice of
the French Government, and may possibly prevent
the acknowledgement of our just demand The Paris
correspondent of the London Times makes the fol-
lowing remarks this claim, under date of the 2ith.
The claim advanced by the Emperor of Russia, as
King of Poland, in the name of the Grand Duchy
'lof Warsaw, against the present Government of
France, in virtue of convention for the reciprocal
adjustment of claims and counter claims between
the two countries, concluded the 9th of Scptem-
Der, 1916, is likely TO become stumbling block in
the way of the settlement of the American question,
from the fear that is entertained lest the recognition
of the one debt should be regarded precedent
for the acknowledgement ofthc other.
= Nj. Dupin, the President of the Chamber of De-
pu,ies, has been heard within these few days to ex-
press himself very strongly against the ratification OF
the Washington treaty by the Chamber; and the
idea seems TO gain ground among the members gen
orally, that second refusal may be hazarded with
out any serious risk of rupture with the Govern
mcnt of the United States However erroneous this
view oftc matter may be- after the attitude assumed
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INGENUITY OF RATS.

The rat that Z" hateful and rapcious creature, as
Goldsmith honestly desgnates 1t, formerly aboun-
ded in prodigious numbers in Inverness, and trav-
eller about the year $780, describes his surprise
witnessing the ilocks of them which used to sally
out into the streets in the morning twilight after dry
weather succeeded by shower of rain. 1t is rela-
ted that about this period, when the rats increased
to great degree In some small villages IN the
Highlands and found it difficult to subsist, they used
TO creep into the and tails of the gdrrons or
ponies (which then generally matted and tam
ged being seldom subjected to the comb,) and in
this way transported to other places, TO plant
new colonies or find fresh quarters. This mode of
conveyance was certainly dexterous and ingenious; I;
but did our readers ever see or hear OF party of
rats stealing eggs The processis this, The roost
being discovered and the rats mustered, of the
fraternity, generally of goody port and dimensions,
lies down on his back and holds the egg within his
four limbs, embracing it cosly and cordially His
brethren then pull him off by the tail, each taking his
turn in dragging the live machine, like the popuace
at the carriage of great man" who, it is proba-
BILE, may be of kindred species, the rat political.
gentleman IN the country informed us the other
day, that he was greatly amused at observing one
morning the dextery and perfect fairness with
which small band of these noxious intruders were
ieasting IN his dairy. A pretty capacious dish of
milk had been set out to cream, and the rats, hnd-
ing the prize, immediately commenced supcrseding
the iabours of the dairy maid. One of them stood
up against the dish aud another mounted his shoul
der in due form, like schooboys preparing to plum
der an appletrec. lie then whlsked his tail
the luscious surface of the howl, and turning round
held II out to his eNpcctant companions below who
stripped it of its milky treasure This was repeat
ed for some time then another took his place,
casionally shifting the position, and after they had
all skinned the dish and RECALLED their series. they
scomperod off in the morning sunshine to burrow in
their holes and corncrs.-Inreraess Courier
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vateericy flaming cii.cs, and screeching virgins
If all this had been generated in Jimmy's own
brains we should have thought him first rate
ddate for Bedlam but clear Jimmy of all NAL
ice prepense. No, no, Jimmy we will not lay so
heavy a load on your pericranium--or hold you
countabe for sins you never committed. No. no.
Jimmy Grow the crime Of the composition had
been committed before it came into your hands, and
YOU only stand in the character of endorser
We are glad friend, Jimmy, that your borrowed
cbapter of dreadfuls and dolefuls-of chance med
lev accidents and fatal catastrophes-wont apply
to this present year of Lord 1885, for two re-
doubtable reasons-One is that the French wont
fight u.s. and the other is, that, don't intend to
fight the French
Now friend Jimmy, since you have been cheated
by that lying, whining, whiging Bank puppying,
scurvy hypocrtical wiscosset rascal-we advise you
to take all back in your next--and honestly say
that there is, little indication of French war
which you know is the truth-or if you are SO
ignorant as not to know it yourself Irencher
inform you; and from that moment resolve to turn
over q new leaf and ever after tell the truth!
AMEN.
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JIMMY CROWS MUD MACHINE.

We find, yet our neighbor Jimmy Crow
Has mud and slime collected,
And paws to ball it up, and power to throw
But all this expected!
Poor little fellow, he can do no hurt
Because his tricks are known;
Then let him make mud puddings throw his dirt,
Twill serve to keep the little rogue at home.
Mschevous children neer should play with tools that
Nor did we ever hear, the little elfe
Was so indulged; not from regard to others but
For fear the clumsy imp would cut hiuself
The Tory-Prox says Jimmy. cunning little hound.
guess old Trencher helpd him out!
For Jimmy Crow could nee'r smelt such ground.
Nor found the Maresnest with his little snout
But after ALL tis whatw most admire
About this little whappit;
He says he's stole the tools of Jeremiah!
And claims to be a Prophet! !!!!
Tom Tickle.
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The above is the original draft of the letter sent
to Governor Poindexter The letter sent may vary
in two or tIre words, but not SO as to change the
sense in any way. Judge Black has promised me
an exoct copy of my letter tomorrow, also of my
note tn him of the Is in which corrected two words
in NV letter to Governor Poindexter in stating
that Mr.. Coman was the Magistrate before whom
the afidayits were taken, and the other in saying
that Gov. Poindexter was seen in the street with
Lawrence instead, as ought to have stated, in the
entry or alley of his own house, as sworn to by
some of the men whose afidayits have been taken.
DUTEE j. PEARCE.
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DUTEE J. PEARCE
DIsTRIer OF COLUMBIA, ! to wit.

appeared David Stewart, before me the subscriber
justice ofthe peace, in and for the county afore-
said, and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Al
mighty God, deposeth and saith, that about the last
of December 1884, the first of January last, he,
this deponeEt, saw Richard Lawrence go into Sem
ator Pondexter's dwelling house, Four and a
Half street, and the Tuesday before the attempt to
assassinate the President of the United States, he
this deponent see Senator Poindexter and Lawrence
in Senator Pondexter's passage in conversation.
DAVID STEWART.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and
year before written.
xE ROB'T CLARKE,
Justice of the Peace
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(Copy.)
Hon. DUTEE J. PEARCE.
WAsmrNGToN, Feb. 2lst, 1873

WAsHINGTON, Feb. 2Ist, 1870.
Hon. George POmderter:
SIR In reply to your note which ] received this
morning a liberty to state in answer to the in
terrogatory which you have propounded, Z" in whose
hands did you the afdavits ofwhch you speak,
that the aidavits were by me read at the house Of
the President of the United States; they were han
ded to me in his presence by friend of his, by me
returned to the President, and were put into his
hands by the aiiants themselves, / have been in
formed by him. And | am further authorized to
say, that other testimony fthe kind is expected.
Your very obt. servt.
DUTEE j. PEARCE.
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(Copy.)
kNoPg'I
WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 2lst, 1885.

WAsHNoToN, FEBRUARY 2lst, 1885.
SIR Your note of yesterday, in reply to mine of
the same date, accounts for the manner in which the
letter from Souhworth to the news room originated
there remains yet point on which your infcrma-.
ton must be perfect, and to which you have no.
adyerted. In whose hands did you see the affidavis
Of which you speak?
Your reply oths question will, for the present end
our correspondence on. this subject.
j. r. = am sir, your most obt. servt
GEO. POINDEXTER
Hon. DUrEE J. PEARCE
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THE RnPUs l1oAN.
WEDNEsDAYMORNING MARcH4 1886
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 Rep,hli-
can Freemen of this State, for their support on the
third Wednesday of April next held their meeting
at said Providence, the Goth day of February
1885, and agreed unanimously to recommend the
following gentlemen for their support:
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DIsTnIcr OF COLUMBIA, ! TO wit.
Wnshin rtnn CnuniY.
ROB'T CLARKE,
Justice of the Peace.

On this I4th day of FEBRUARY, 1885, personally
appeared Mordecai Foy, before me the subscriber,
justice of the peace, in end for the country afore-
said, and make oath on the Holy Evangcly of Al
mighty God, deposeth and saith, that his shop is OPP
site to the dwelling house of Senator Poindexters,
on four and half street, and he this deponent, hath
seen Richard Lawrence go into senator Poindexters S
house and return out again at different times; and
particularly on the Tuesday previous to Lawrence's
attempt to assassnatc the President of the United
States, he this deponent, see the said Richard Law
go into Senator Pondexters house and return.
MORDECAI FOY.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and
year before written.
ROR'T CLARKE I peace
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lCommifnirnfed.l

Jimmy Croc behind the Lighter, Our neigbbor
Jimmy Grow has taxed his paper with three laoored
columns Of hobgo6iins! War fire sword bitter
groaus, and expiring heroes! hcresy piracy pri-
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The committee of the Senate appointed to inves-
tgate the charges alleged against the notorious
Poindexter in the affidavts of David Stewart and
Mordecai Foy, have reported that mot shade of
suspicion rested on him in relation to that charge
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table men-I am no. acquainted with them--thc af-
fdayits were taken before one Coltman, member Of
the CITY Council The name of one of the gentlemen
is Stewart and the other Foy.
am your very obj. servt
DUTEE J. PEARCE.
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From Pernambueo.-Cap apt. Russell, of the whale
ship Bengal, which arrived at Salem on Monday,
from the Pacific ocean, reports that revolution was
expected to break out in Pernambuco, Jan y, the
night after he saed. The inhabitants were much
alarmed and were placing their property as fast as
possible on board the shipping in the harbor.
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para, January 2I. lS35-On the 9Th inst. at3
O'Clock in the morning, a Revolution broke out in
this place. the town having been assailed by armed
country people, which were joined by the regular
,roous; nnd having killed the President, the
Commander of the troops, and the Captain Of the
por,-a great number Of officers, both natives and
foreigners, declared new auihori'ies. Since Then
every thing has been in very gloomy state, and all
kinds of business completely at Stand, the major~
ty of the merchants being still on board the vessels
in the river for safety.
"P. S.-Therc is some misunderstanding between
the two first authorities, and the is oil IN arms
aaain,"-N. L. Gd..