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.aBUSES of the POST OrFJcE


Inc ~ York papers u.s. that in three successive
DAYS there were sent from the ~ Post Office packages
marked Publc Documents" addressed 20 Gideon Tom
h"Son Fairfield, Conn. u. S. Senator which weighed
one hnndred end eighty lbs. Only calculate the WEIGHT
which is franked by all the members of Congress DIR
ormous privilege it allows the individual and what
tax lays upon the Post Office have heard the Iss
estimated as at least 100000
There is feature in the Government worse than
.he privilege which these members of Congress have
voted for themselves
They now frank any Public Document no matter how
large il is ~
They frank any letter, address &C. of a smaller
weight, for the whole year
If members time up, that to say when he is mot
pnOt'c serr6nt still he has the right to frank until the
next meeting of Congress of course Nlcssrs Archer
nave the advantage of frnnkng through their districts
while their competitors do stand upon equal grounds
Ana ngaini one OF these gentlemen should be beat
en- at the April Election, still he has the privilege till
the LIST December-and his successful competitor has
also within the 90 days to the LIST Dec-thus giving
the right OF ranking What is absurd than such
regulation?
The Thanking privilege is now so much abused that
members are in the habit of writing their names on blank
envelopes and then giving these franks to their families
friends, &c.
ports, Speeches, &c. for the Bank of the IT, S. And
IT sometimes happens, that member makes speech for
tle Bank; the Bank pays for printing t-and then the
member, both to serve the Bank as well as himself
franks the printed Speeches. all his District or else
where. 80
We know of nothing, which more loudly calls for re-
iorm than this ranking privilegeunless It be the NOR
nous extra printing which has been authorized by the
senate OF the 81 for the support of the press which
supports those grave and reverend scVniors"
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N4TTON4L COyvVEyTJOv

FERM0Nr--Ihe Democratic Delegates from the seve-
raj towns convened at Montpelier on the 9TH inst and
NOMINATED Delegates from each Congressional District
to attend tho Baltimore Convention on the y0ih May
ihey instructed their Delegates "to use all honorable
eSerons to procure the nomination Of Martin Van Blu.
rem Tor PRESIDENT and they adopted also the follow
"heSolred That II the National Convention should Sc
lect different candidate for President from the one re-
support 20 the nomination.
"hesolced That VIC viii give united support 10
ne candidate selected by the National Convention for
Vice President
MAssAcurJrrs.-T "Dcmocraic" i0enil,e rs of the
Massachusetts, Legislature have nominated Marcus Nor
ton and James Fowler, candidates for Governor and
Lieut. Governor, for that State. They also recommend
Messrs Van Buren, and Rives for The Presidency and
Vice Presidency.
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MECKLENB0RG COUNTY.

MAHcH Ibth, 800.
This has been day Of battle Gholson commenced
The fire. and tried 10 persuade the people that The only
thing they had 70 think about Che Presidential cleo
ton.--Whte or Van Buren, Gurlqnd recalled to the
minds Of the people, the song Of the gentleman months
ago-Ih song was, Leigh Or no Leigh.-A perfect
yight lie then recalled the predictions Of rum, &c
empty treasury But how is the fact? These same men
have been aborng schemes TO dispose Of the surplus
revenue The sword and purse in the hands Of the old
Tyanu Ills conduct in reference to the French affair
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~ The Address from the Committee IF Htnoror.-
also Inc Communication from one If tic Democracv &C.
VIII aPPear i our next Our ship as dragged heavily
lSleiy or beng oyeradcn-but having got through
With the Stretches and Mr.. BrOten we shall unfurl the sail
a8e carry to their proper destination the various inter-
ssi'ng Articles which are spread upon our table.
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FOR TJfE ENQUIRER
statement Of me amount Of money loaned bV s Bonk at
HG Cncd Stotcsio cmLcrs Of both Houses of ConcresS
inciRsiro, amounting 10 sum Httic shori Of me ae
dt1" Of all hc Members If both Houses durinS the s0o
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DEATHS

4H0ttr patrot ~ tic hsroiatos qoHfiOcn eaaI netf,,
= 20 more e geo ni h' residence in county on Ao5y
Died At tbo residence Of her father r. wna Eso ON To-
morning, 81 ins Mrs Eliza r. Ellis roosort ~ ~ ly
ellis, ofsss ppi eyed q yeas ''""''ah
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proves that neither j. in the hands of the President He
then touched the increase OF Executive patronage
cause &c, increases Of cxpenccs &c. proved the total
failure of the fntes every thingand that their obc
was now to divide ms. &c.--lere they bring out Mr.
white, popular man of our own partyIIe told them
White horsc.
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Accommodations in o years 0504 400
ANTI-NATIONAL BANK

W me House If Delegates IF PirQiaiq JaVorg i6 Ii5
" Reyoircd as the opinion Of Ills 4ssenbg That howe
yer highly we value the blessings Of Peace and howe
yer We may dcprccatc the evils Of War the ucriod b
now arrived when Peace, as cc no,o hare H. disgrace.
Pissed By ayes 1911.
Noes 80
Benjamin Watkins feighin The nceativelgl
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-23
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS,
LONDON

Tu1lIE original Vegetable Hygcian Universal Medicine
n prepared by w. Mislsin, Esq-Member Of the Royal
College of Surgeons, Lcenatc Of Apehecarys Company,
Fellow Of Bolt Court Society Surgeon to the Royal Union
Pension: Association Lancaster Place, Waterloo Bridge and
Perpetual Pupil of Guys aud ST Thomass Hospitals, London
This vaunbe Medcee the result of2O years experience and
unparalleled the extensive and highly respectable prac
tee OF the proprietor patronsed by the faculty and n0b
introduced the of the American public ear
solicitation Of number Of gentlemen Of long high
ding in the profession. II is hoped, preliminary STEP
check the evils and fatal consequence arising from the m
and deleeros foisted upon the public b,
the ado fabricated proofs and other frauds
by set OF mercenary unprncipcd pretendcrssO totally g
of medical science that impossible the de
any longer down with the intelligent people Of this
country. These pills mild and agreeable in their nature should
be kept every family Of sudden Illness for by the
prompt cholera, cramps spasn v,rs and 9th
speedily cured prevented In fact all those who value good
health should be without them They sold packets
at 30 cents 81 and 81 each by respectable druggists book
sellers and vendors Of medicine the u. the
das with copous directions together with testimonials of pro.
fesona ability from tho following geneen: Sir Ast-
ley Cooper Abernetby, James Blundel NJ d. W. Back NJ
d., Aston Key, A. Frampton, NJ ID. and others
The originals be possession of the General Agent
by whom the medicine imported into this country and
whom all applications for agencies be made.
JNO. UOLBEIN,
36, Wavehly Place New-York;
Sole Gen. Agent for the u. States, &c. 80
~ b. None genuine without the signature Of the Gen
era Agent the Label Sold by
R.R.. HAZARD.
AGENT FOR NEWPORT,
Al the sign of the Golden Mortar,
near the Court-IIOuse. Feb 25 1916.
uJ' Caaion has been deemed expodien, isras poxs
bic, TO place Mskn's Genuine Original Hygean Medicine in
the hands o druggists only and those sold without the signature
necessary there STILL contrary all moral decencya
egoy convicted attempted be forced the public
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-23
DOCTOR JONES
We q Il II A B LIE HAIR OIL;
For restoring beautiful crop Of hair on

NiliS ARTICLE is said by the best Judges be superior
II 10 that Of Wards any other hair oil yet invented Il
superior STYLE and finely scented at besides
being of the incest beauers Of the hair also very
delicate perfume.
For sale nt the sign of the GOOD SAMARITIN the only
agency for this town
Ladies and gent who csirous otnn delicate hair
oil and perfume for the Toilet will find this Oil the very best
in aud the cheapest much each bottle
ans than double quantity Of those OF Ward, and the
price is the Feb. B Il.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-23
HATS AT NETWORK PRICES.

TIME Subscribers having received the Spring fashions res
pectiiy invite the attention OF the citizens Of Newpors
and its vicinity, to their improved Satin Boaur Hat
which all the requisite qualities of Ton dollar hat
gard to ightnes shape elasticity, aud usre Sc
Their Hats made of best satin beaver bodies instead
Of wool cloth and pasteboard which enables them
their Hats stand all ecaer and climates nd their
re, qualities which those made ooot possess.
Just rooered from Ne1 Yorh,
large and elegant assortment of cloth CAPS of all descrp
tonsAso few cases New-Yoyk Satin Beaver HATS the
latest London siyePersons Of any Of the above ar
elcs will find To their advantage call and examine them pre-
yous purchasing they will be sold cheap any this
State at Store No 1885, Thancssrce opposite George Engs
Co.'S Hard,carc Store.
JOSEPH B. WEAVER e. Co.
N. B.-IInts made to ORDER at the shortest notice.
Newport, April 9Th.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-23
MORRISONS HYGEIAN
Vsg,fabIe Trn;r,rsoy N,ry;r;pr.

FtgtfuUft CNtrtTSdI WfdtcfHf.
FuNHIS Is TO CERTIFY, That Samuel Young having
IL given Of his conviction the Hygean Theory
Of Physiology developed by the British College Of Health
London and having furnished the necessary security against
counterfets, is appointed Sole Agent for vending the
HYGEIAN VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL
MEDICINES AND OBLIGATIONS,
In and for the State of Rhode Island
In confirmation whereof have this fourth day of January,
1888, set my hand III. SHEPPARD MOAT,
Sole General Hygeian Agent for the u. $. of
Aaeriea, Saith street, Brooklyn, l.. 4.
This certify that have appointed the following gentle
emn Agents for vending Mousons Hygeian Universal
Medicines in this State, wit MIR Reuei III Baker of War
Mr. David Melville of Newport Messrs George Hammond
tS Co. Wckford-Mr Jefferson l. Kmbal, Coventry James
H. Pearce, in EasGeenwich, and George Rckard Woonsoc
ket SAML YOUNG.
Feb 25 1884.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-23

in imminent danger, and we have been necessitated
to raise men for the security of frontier places
in our Colony, That at present cannot any
necessity raise any men at present, for any 9TH
er service but shall at all times be ready give our
neghbors all assistants to capacity if any mmi-
nent danger on their side shall be which at present
none doth appear"
The assembly met again at Newport the 10Th
of June, I705.
tax was ordered for paying Mr. John Coleman
of Boston commission for prizes fl7O sterling
which had been expended by the colony upon the
fortifcation at Newport under an expectation that
the queen would grant her tenth to the colony for
that purpose which it appears she refused.
The soldiers on Block Island were ordered to re-
main there until the Governor should see cause to
call them off, and the inhabitants of the island
required to find them victuals Why force should
be SO long kept, by the colony, on an island wholly
incapable of defence against an enemy, seems al
most unaccountable, nor into the policy
or usefulness of the measure, unless it was pcrsc
vered in for an apology for refusing military aid
Gov. Dudley to be employed in the Massachusetts,.
Capt. John Halsey of the privateer brigantinc
Charles who received his commission from the Gov
ernor of Rhode-Island brought Spanish prize in
to Newport and requested condemnation of said
prize of Col. Natha mel Byfield Judge of her maj
csty's court of admiralty. The judge suspended
the Decree on plea of the defendants that the Gov
ernor of Rhode Island had not power to grant such
a commission. The assembly decide that he had
the power. This is the first time have found
the Judge of an admiralty court in Rhode-Island,
appointed by the King
The assembly met again at Newport the 2Sth of
August, l705, but nothing material, history, was
done.
The assembly met the last Wednesday in Octo-
Der at Warwick, I705.
Deputies from the screrai towns.
NewpOrt.
James Barker Henry Brightman,
VIM. Wanton, VIM. Barker,
Joseph Gardner, Richard Dunn.
Providence,
John Dexter, Samuel Wilkinson,
Joseph jerks, VIM. Hawkins,
Portsmouth.
John Burden, George Cornell,
Gyes Slocum, jr. VIM. Allen,
Benjamin Barton, Simon Smith,
Samuel Stafford, John Gorton,
Westerly.
John Gorton, Joseph Maxon,
Kingston.
Edward Larkin, VIM. Hall,
Nc,D Sh0rcham.
| Nathaniel Niles.
Greenwich.
Thomas Fry, Thomas Nichols.
ydmcSt0rn.
! Ebcnezer Slocum, John Carr,
VIM. Wanton, Speaker; Simon Smith, Clerk
This Assembly declared that the Governor mag
istrates and deputies when &C convened in Genera
Assembly shall be a court of chancery formerl
it hath been, until such time as more proper coul
Of cl'ancery may he conveniently erected and set
tled.'' No other act was passed at this assembl
worthy of notice, except that the towns requir
ed to choose their deputies semi-annually without
warrant from the Governor before had been TIN
nrac
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-23
The Subscriber being appointed Sole Agent for vending
MORISON'S HYGEIfN UNIVERSAL
MEDICINES

fort he State Of RhodeIand hereby gives notice. that other
person will be authorized Vend said Medicines in this city
but for the accommodation Of the public have appointed
in different parts OF the Sateand 10 guard the public against
mposons they be assured that should medicines be
offered for sale in this State purporng be Morons Hgge
Universal Medicines by person except SELF my
thorzed agents tina, they will be countereas.
SAMUEL YOUNG, No. l07, Westminster street
Feb. % 1888.
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with the permission of the House present this noton
70 .nel Lordships fhe 60 further follow the
example OF the noble Marquis opposite in commenting
upon the competency of Ministry hc might ask whe,
ther those who had obtained and held office ONLY upon
OF me Conservatives, or by the deusve
Proiises neid out to Mr. OConnell competent 10
carry on the Government He was glad to hear from
the Noble viscoun that he had given veto TO O Conne
ana ms radical crew. "a laugh)
Nlscount Melbourne said that he had never used the
woru veto; what he said that he had taken means
10 secure the assistance of Mr. OConnell nor had he
entered INTO any terms with him. Increased cheerinpO
ms ne would positively say, he had used the
Word oto.-The Marquis of Londonderry explained
@ sure mat any Ministerial connection with MIR.
Sohhei or his TAIL would be the of the country
ADJoURSMEST THE ROUSE.
Lore Mebourne Observed with respect the adjourn
eht oil the House, he had objection the adoption
OF the which was proposed by the noble Duke ON
the cross benchcs Richmond provided it was under
STOOD una, no public business to be taken before the
Goth of April " w
H9esf OF CoNMoSs-THE LATE MrSIsrnY-Sr Ro-
'cr. eel entered the House at ten minutes past four
o'clock He first proceeded to the Ministerial side but
diaeLy afterwards crossed over and took his seat
ON the Opposition side of the House As soon az the
members who supported the Right Honorable Baronet's
ration, and who still sitting on the Min
isteria side OF the House. perceived this they gradually
iet the Rouse and upon their return, took their
on the Opposition benches For about half an hour NJ
ter thus the House presented very curious appearance
The Treasury bench and those Immediately behind it
were altogether unoccupied, while the Opposition side
presented dense of Wings, Tories and Radicals
mingled . in most admired disorder" few of the
Stanley section still retained their seats and with these
we observed the Marquis of Chandos and Sir Robert
lnglis.
THE NEW MINISTRY
AT twentythree minutes past five, MIR F. Barring en-
tered the House, followed by large number of mem
oers@the House was instantly in comnotion-hose of
the Reiormers, who had taken their seats on their old
sue moving over to the Ministerial side amidst loud
cheers. Mr.. OConne took his seat at the love- ed f
the Ministerial Bench
New Wars
New then FIR nlect;ors q. a. -:
Gus districts rendered by the TO the
Ministry. ~ " W
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RM EXITING ofMe Soc6hOidcrs 0fthe Rich1aoud F'ye.
lVM dericksJurg, and Potomac Raii- Ioad Communicate
meeting Of the President and Directors on the 18th OF
May, 1885, il was
ResotCed, That notice be published for one month
that an annual meeting Of the subscribers Of this Gonna
ny, viii be held the Goth day Of juno next at l0 o.
clock, at the Office Of the RAILROAD Company contie
Gus to the depot in the City Of Richmond
The Propretors of the stock at their annual meeting
are to elect President and five Directors And the pre
senee Of Proprciors entitled to majority Of ali the votes
which could be given by all tho Stockholders will be-
necessary, either in person or by proxy
May % 51tsGi.
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rzRGEVE.4,

SALE OF LOTS IN FARMYILLE.-On Thurs.
~ day the Both day of july ISIS, will be Sold at auc-
ton, in the Town of Farmvc, IL half acre LoTs and
fractional LoTs being addition the present plan
OF said Town, the side thereof Twelve months
credit will be given, the purchaser giving lien upon the
Lots and good and satisfactory personal security for the
purchase money.
JAMES MADISON.
MOSES TREDNAY Trustees acting
ABRAHAM. vENABLE, ander The act Of
GEORGE r: MOTLEY, TIE assembly.
JAMES NJ. JACKSON,
ggMay %. ids
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HPEL-AlR ACADEMY .-The semi-annua exami-
nation of the students of this Institution was held
on The 10th u and the Trustees deem but Justice to
say, that they have never witnessed an examinations
either In this Academy elsewhere, which gave them
more satisfaction The examination, which con-
Quoted with great srctness increased evidence
The Intelligence, devotion, and unrng zeal Of the Prin-
cipal and his Assistants and Of great industry on the
part of the pupils
The Trustees beg leave to recommend this Academy
to the favorable consideration of the public All the
branches usually taught in any similar institution may
be acquired here IL is under the government of the
Rev. r. H. Davis, A NJ assisted by three able and
competent Professors.
The French department is under the charge of Mr.
Pierre Cherbonnier an accomplished scholar
The Academy will be again open for the reception of
Students, on MONDAY next, May 1Ith
BY order, JOHN MKENNEY Secretary
MAY ~. 5-4t
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WAS COMMITTED tothe Jail Of Frederick coun
w ", as runaway, negro man calling himself
JOHN HARRIS, about forty five years of age FIVE feet
seven inches high and Of dark complexion There arc
no visible marks or defects about him. with the exception
Of MS right eg being about an inch shorter than the LEFT
occaslOncd by kick from a horse in the groin re-
says that he belonged originally the estate Of Car
ter and purchased from the said estate bv one Jobn
montgomery OF York, Virginia who sold him to trader
requested to come forward prove property paw CHARGES
and take him away otherwise he will be disposed Of 5o
cording to law. CHARLES HUIET
Tailor Of Fredeyick county, Ia
March ~. fOf a.,
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NOTICE 10 delinquent Stockholders IA, Me Richmond
frederichsburg, md Potomac Rail- Company
AZ meeting OF The President and Directors on the 10th
Of May, 1885, ii was
ResotDed That the Treasurer Immediately after the
10th day OF June next, make out list of Stockholders
who shall have failed pay the sums required of them
and that he lay such list before the Board at its first
meeting thereaer in order that measures may be taken
for selling the shares Of all stockholders so failing
Immediately AFTER the 10th of June next application
viii be made to the Board Of Public Works to pay one
tourth OF the Commonwealth subscription and this
fourth cannot be obtained unless one.foutth of the pr-
yate subscriptions shall have been actually paid
Stockholders ~i therefore perceive the necessity Of
complying promptly with all the reauisitons of the Pres
dent and Directors. WIN. z. SHEPPARD,
May % [5-u0Jel Seeyet6y,
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0 The ENoURER published twice week, generally, and
three times week during of the State
Price, the shccote Five Dollars IN add
Notes OF Chartered banks (only) will be
csivcd The Editors will safety of remit
ting them by NALL the postage being by the
No will no discontinued, the discretion OF the
Ediors, until all arearoges have been paid up
9 Whoever will the OF nine shall
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Ono less first IS each
so No Advertisement either paid
q nasnn Inv snnenc In Ii cfN or liz
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NMTESTMoRELAND FARM FOR SALE-I will
w sell my Farm, lying in the county of Wcstmore-
land, on the Potomac River, called King Copsco and
containing nearly 500 acres. This is of the most
productive farms ofits size in the Northern Neckles
remarkably well, and is well timbered. There are on
TINS Fur new ovcrscers house barn and other
sary out louscs-Persons wishing purchase, will d
rect their letters to the Subscriber Mansfield near
Fredericksburg. VIM BERNARD
June y
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loaeesler Coantg, I0M Man. Is95.
DRUGS, PAINTS, &c.

a MARBLES y. MILLER informs his friends that he
~ has just opened Apothccary Store al the stand
formerly occupied az such, BY Mr.. Goddard one door
above the Mansion House, Main Street Richmond lie
VIII keep supply Of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints Ols
Dyestuhs and Glass and in few weeks expects 10 have
an assortment of Surgical Instruments the best
uiactufe Orders from country Merchants and Physicians
are respectfully solicited.
Mays 11s-,y,e
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~ OTlCtE.-Under a resolution of the Board of TINS
/ v tees of the Richmond Academy hereby rive no
tce, that the said board will proceed Friday the th
day oil June next, TO appoint PRINCIPAL of the Rick
mosD AcADEMY. salary Of one thousand dollars per
annum will be allowed and certain proportion of The
fees from the pupils, which may make his compensation
from sixteen hundred to two thousand dollars It's not
intended by the Trustees to prescribe the discipline and
course Of instruction be adopted for the Academy
until they shall have the views of the PRINCIPAL thew
may appoint these subjects, and it is contemplated TO
elect assistant Instructors in time TO open the Academy
early in the month OF October Gentlemen who maybe
qualified for, and wish to obtain the appointment Prn
cpal, Will be pleased to forward their recommendations
to me- post publ time before the fifth dav of Jnne
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH
President of the Board of Trustees
Richmond, Virginia, a prl "a, 1885. 1I5-l2t
The National ntcllg encer and Yo,k
Evening Post viii copy the above six weeks and
send thor accounts to this Office for collection.