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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
BY PARTICULAR REQUEST.

For the Rhode Island Republican
Mr. PEcKHAM,-Wc are continually call
ed On by the Wing, formerly the Federal
party, and question of this nature pro-
pounded TO us why are not the Fortifica-
ton appropriations made," and they have
the impudencc to ask this question Of hon
est members of Congress in Washington,
we answer firmly that the streams have be-
come so much stirred up; and the water so
much thickened by the infamous conduct
of that abandoned Senate at the last session
of Congress, that much time will be requlr-
ed for the friends Of the administration to
pacify the waters of our happy nation, look
at our present Congress, there you will see
majority in both houses, able by their hon
est votes TO do justice to our townsmen IN
meeting their wishes in regard to the inval-
liable works that ought long ago to have
been in progress for the benefit of the coun-
try at large, and for the advantages OF our
citizens generally.-What is our fate, we
find that the delay occasioncd in those pub-
lie works are wholly chargable to the Wing
or old Federal party, see their number on
the floor of the House of Representatives IN
Washington, doomed as they are To ever
lasting infamy by the crimes that have
heretofore, and still do rest heavily on their
heads, view them in the most favorable light
you can, and you will find one single man
of the band occupying the time of Congress
with four days speech in opposition to n
small item in the ForIfcntion bills, which
he might have readily accomplished in n
speech Of one hour, merely for the purpose
of sustaining the former doings Of Webster,
Clay, and Calhoun with a few other wor-
,hies Of that despicable party improperly
charging the administration with what does
not fairly and honestly attach to them.
Freemen of Rhode Island, we nsk, will
you look quietly on and sec your worst ene-
mics with Tristan Burgess d 60. at their
head making inroads on your liberties and
rights, aud those Of your children, aided as
they are by the Rhode-fslond Banner,
foul paper established to answer the pres
ent purposes Of broken down party, IN
tended to be used for the purpose Of clrcu-
lating among you, slander, abuse, and lies
Of every description, such as the editors of
the Providence Journal would blush in pub
fishing, nltho' that paper has long ago aban-
doned all sort Of decency, yet il appears that
degradation has not 50 far awaited them as
to induce them to sioop to the lowest degree
ofinfemy-arouse freemen Of Rhode-lsland,
and say to these monsters at the approach
ing election they shall not deprive you of
your rights. and take from you in an unfair
manner your mos, valuable privileges by
their cursed unwaran,sble acts Of injustice.
A DEMOCRAT.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

~Tristam Burgess is now and ever has
been from his early youth to the present
time, a rank federalist of the true Boston
stamp-he thanked God that he was never
a democrat-he has said he never wished
to see another president elected by the peo-
pie, and thereby made known his belief that
the people are not capable of governing
themselves Freemen of Rhode Island
shall man, openly avowing sentiments
such as these, receive your suffrages for the
highest office in the gift of the people of this
Statcl Let your answer be given at the
polls in a voice as loud as thunder, NO!
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

GFA more audacious and shameless Ii
bel than the one contained in the last Her
aid of the Times, directly and unquallhedly
charging Gov. Francis with the perpetra-
ton of FRAUD, was never published, not
even through the columns Of that slsvislI
and venal print No facts are brought for
ward to substantiate, or to prove the cor
rectness of this serious charge, on the con-
trary, it is the naked assertion of an ndi.
vidual, whose obtuseness of intellect, and
pitiable deficiency of perspicacity, justly
entitle him to the profound and heartfelt
commiseration of men of all parties.
In lamenting the sigaal defeat which Mr..
Burgess encountered at the last August e.
lection for representatives in Congress, that
paper says:-" 7his is the fruit of the gross
fraud Of frseeiring bad rotes by the assem-
bly, at the tate Congressional eleetion-of a
FRAUD PERPErRATED BY THE AID AND d.
RECT VOTE or OUR PRESENT Van BrREv
GOVERNOR, rhieh deprired us ofthe serrioes
IF Mr.. Burgess, and toist,d upon the people
of this State man not elected bv its egal
rOfes, and not representing its deliberate
sentiments" Ellery Robbins what fatu-
iiy!! Can it be that there is an individual
IN the state, so simple as to seriously think
Of cramming down the ,llroa,s of the intelIi.
sen' freemen of Rhode Island such mon.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
(Communicated.)

STEAMBOAT MASSACHUSETTS,.
This splendid specimen Of American
bodybuilding arrived here on Sunday MORN
ing last at o'clock, having performed her
first trip from New York in II hours and as
minutes.
OF all the Steam Boats that navigate the
American waters, the Massachusetts, is un-
questionabIy the unrivalled Queen. She is
upwards of 700 tons burtben and can ac-
commodate 3 or 400 cabin passengers. Her
engine is constructed on the low pressure
principle, and her immense boilers are Of
tie choicest copper. She is in short, the
perfection of her order, no pains or expense
having been spared to render her at once
the stauHcbest, safest, most commodious and
elegant Steamboat ever constructed in
the United States.
The Massachusetts, is commanded by that
veteran commander Capt. William Com
stock, whose long experience and acknowl-
edged skill most justly entite him to rank
as one Of the first Of steam nayigators.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

The fate Of a murderer-Horrid end of "a
tragedy. Washington Whitaker, who mur-
dered the Barkeepefi Murphy, at the Plan
ter's Hotel, New-Oreans, and who was
lately sentenced TO death, committed suicide
in that city, March llth, by stabbing him
self three times with knife. The follow
ing note addressed to clergyman, was
found on the table of his cell covered with
blood: To Father Kendelon--
Publishthis to theworld. The crime which
has brought me to my end, am not guilty
ot-,hat is, wiliul murder ;sfor at the time
thought was acting in self defence, for
was fighting against three men, who were
also fighting against me. The act which
am about to commit, | sincerely hope God
will forgive me for.
w. A. WHITAKER.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

we copy from Inc new York SUNDAY
Morning News, neutral paper, edited with
great ability, the following graphic descrip-
ton of Mr.. Van Buren.
"Mr. Van Buren, was never known, du-
ring all the party conflicts through which
he has passed, both in the state legislature
of New York and in Congress, to betray the
slightest excitement of feeling upon any oc-
cason. This is a remarkable fact, and suf-
ficiently extraordinary and characteristic to
be inscribed OIL the tomb of the individual,
if ever he should die; but ] don't believe,
myself, that lie is subject to any of the or
dinary diseases which afflict humanity. He
appears to me to be destined for a minia-
ture Immortality on this earth. Fortunate
man he is insensible to one-half of the ills
which flesh is heir to, and appears able to
encounter and triumph over the other half
A thousand times have been asked,
what sort of a speaker is Mr.. Van Buren 7
| have had a pretty good opportunity to
know for, during the whole time that he
was in the Senate, was a constant atten-
dant upon its debates. When called upon
for a sudden explanation or reply, he was
never flurricd in the least degree, but would
evolve an answer on an argument in such
. ,,,o,, - t~ ,o,f,,ea ,nJ I,e II
versary. may truly say that l never knew
him to make an effort; though what he did
might seem to those unacquainted with his
ezuberant and glowing mind to be the re-
suit of an effort. His words always seemed
to me to flow freely and un;rammellcd
from the perpetual weIl-spring of native
mind and yet they were always so check
ed and guarded by an apparent innate sense
of propriety, as never to oyerreach thel
mark, while, at the same, they never fel
short of it, On some subjects he wonld dis
| ply his powers, without reserve, as a mer'
speaker. The most remarkable case ofthi
sort was his speech on the granting pen
sions to the remnant of the revolutionary
soldiers. This, | believe was in the yea
1929. l was in The Senate chamber at thu
time, and was so cncha,ned and fascinated
by the eloquence of the " Magician" as they
now call him, that nothing would induce
me to leave the chamber till | had drum
into my eager car every word that he utter
ed, in speech of four nours. Every on'
seemed to feel himself in the grasp Of nigh
ty intellect, and felt awed, subdued' anc
chastened, by the splendor and power o
that unequalled oralion."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

GFThc course pursued by the opposition
is the very one which cannot fail TO bring
down swift destruction upon its followers.
Their aristocratical and overbearing con-
duct is daily becoming more manifest
their inconsistencies even more glaring, and
the people Disguised with the conduct Of
their unprincipled leaders, and justly in
censed at being so often purposely decely-
ed by them, are fast deserving their ranks,
determined no longer to oppose the gener-
al government for opposition sake, nor ev-
en- to crafty the black malignity of heartless
and disappointed politicians. The wings
now when il is too late, begin to learn that
the people are not all fools: that farm
ers or mechanics, though possessed OF
+" huge paws" have, at leost, suficlen; pen
e;ration and ability to detect and expose
their articles, and sufficient logic to explode
their willy sophistries. Verify the wings
are in d dilemma, what can they do'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

GFAnother serious charge is preferred
against Gov. Francis by the Rhode Island
Banner" involving weighty consequences
and if proved to be true will no doubt have
a tremendous effect upon the approaching
election. Itappears, by the Banner that
Gov. Francis has uisited the oiHage Of Hop
kintOn in this State, for purposes unkaown
to the whigs, and instead of entering the
front doOr Of Mr.. Spicer's Hotel, where he
tabernacled whiie there, he droye round in
to the barn yard, and got out of has chaise,
and WENT IN AT THE BACK DOOR Wonder
ful And this is one of the reasons gravely
brought forward and published, by the OPP
position, to convince intelligent freemen
that Gov. Francis should not be reelected
Governor of this state. An argument so
cogent and convincing, to prove a mans
unw worthiness for office, is rarely if ever
met with.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

The discovery the incendiaries who set
fire to the treasury building WINS made
though the confession of one of the number
There were four of them-and they were
hired TO do the act by Judge Temple, late
Of Vermont, who committed suicide year
or two since, in consequence of the discov.
cry of his frauds on the pension office.
The name ofthe man arrestedin New York
is Richard NJ Whie-his wife has also been
arrested and sent on to Washington.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

We have just heard of one fact, which
shows the state of improvement among the
Indians west of the Mississippi, and furn-
ishes an encouraging prospect for emigra-
ton. The contract with the United States
furnishing the Creek Indians with provis-
ions from the LIST of April, 1886, to the 3lst
of March, 1897, has been taken by Chero-
kee emigrant, for FIVE cents four mills and
three quarters per ration; and captain
Brown, the superintendent, reports that this
person has enough on hand for present sup
ply, and is fully able to procure any addit-
ional quantity that may be wanted.
Washington Globe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
ANTYlWASONIC PROB.

The committee appointed by the Anti
masonic State Convention, holden at
Providence on the 2Sth day of January
last, to nominate Prox for General Off
GERS, for the annual election in April,
1885, unanimously agreed to recommend
the following gentlemen for the support
of their fellow citizens:
1896.
Antimasonic Republican Pror.
For Governor,
JOHN BROWN FRANCIS, of Warwick.
For Lieutenant Governor,
JEFFREY HAZARD, of Exeter.
For Senators,
l. William Sprague, of Cranston,
q John r. Wheaton, of Warren,
g. Sanford Almy, of Little Compton,
4. Samuel Weatherhead, of Cumberland,
5. Elisha r. p. Kinyon, of S. Kingston,
6. Thomas Cory, Jr., Of Portsmouth,,
7. Isaac Wilkinson, Of Smithfetd,
8. Samuel Arnold, of Coventry,
9. Joseph SPHINX, of North Kingston,
10. Christopher Spencer, of Warwick.
George Turner, Secretary.
Albert c. Greene, Attorney General.
John .Sterne, General Treasurer.
By order: EDW. S. WILLIAMS,
Sec'y. Nominating Committee.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
SHIP JEWS.
ARRIVED.

Sunday a.-Sch'r. Delight in Peace, Nickerson,
from Prov for Bos,on.-Soop Meamora. 'Vinslow,
from Warren for New York.-Ann, Pliman, from
Fall River, for DOB. ID. Jones, West, from Warren
for n Bedlord.-Jane. Thompson from Pawca,uck.
Monday, ih.-,Brg Sophia, Croker, from Prov.
for n Or.-Soops Providence, Brown, from Prov.
for New York.-Viclory, Heath, from New York, for
Providence. Read, from do for do.
ENTERED.
Steamer President, Coleman, New-York. .--Sloop
Eagle, Heath, do.
CLEARED.
Brig Sea-Brd, Maybery, Havana.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
The following distressing account of the

The following distressing account of the
starvation Of cattle and sheep is from the
Newburgh IN. W Gazette of Saturday.
Private letters confirm its truth.
Hundreds of fcattle are dying in this coun-
try from the want of feed and the unexam-
Piled severity ofthe winter and spring. We
yesterday heard it estimated by clergy
man living in the interior, that one tenth OF
all the cattle and sheep of Orange county
had perished previous to the deep snow OF
Tuesday last, which must greatly increase
the distress of our farmets. The average
depth of snow and ice is now, and has been
for l25 days, abou, three feet over the whole
country, and there can be no prospect OF
any grazing until May. In the mean time
the stock of hay and grain has been distri-
buted until few have retained sufficient to
last until the middle of April.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

GF~Are the Wings in this part of the
State who purpose to vote for Tristan Bur-
ges. aware that he is not only native of
Massachusetts, by birth, but is now a resi-
dent of that state, and in truth always has
been. I, is true Mr.. Burgess has a house
furnished, in Providence, where he resides
when business or pleasure calls him to the
siiy and II 10 also true iha, his farm. his
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
NEW GARDEN SEEDS.

NE w uAhDEIN SIL EDSs
EDWARD STANnorE HAS FOR SALE AT HIS
STORE, No. Is BRoAD-STREET,
The following Garden Seeds, received from
Ne,o- York and the Shakers:
Red, White & Yellow Onion Seed,
Early White Silver Skinned Onion Seed.
Peas.
Green Dwarf Marrowiat strawberry Dwarf,
Mann Peas, PrussIan Blue,
Bishop (Early,) Two Podded,
Early Washington,
BEETs.
Mangle Worizeli, Blood Beet,
Scarlet Beet Early Turnip Beet
White Beet, Yellow do.
Sugar do
CARROTS.
Orange Cnnct, Early Hem DO
Red do.
PARsNIrs.
Long White Parsnp, Guernsey do.
CUcUMBERs.
Long Cucumber, do. Green Cucumber,
Early Cucumber, do. Cluster do.
MELONS.
Water Melon, Nutmeg Melon,
Pineapple Mellon.
SoUAsHEs.
Dutch Summer Squash, Sugar Bush Squash,
Crooked neck Summer do. Winter Squash,
Squash, Valparaiso, do
LETTUCE.
White Head Lettuce Early Curled Head do,
Large Cabbage Head do Ice Lettuce.
RADIsBEs.
Salmon Radish, Scarlet do.
CABBAGEs.
Drum Head Cabbage, Early Yorkshire, do
do. Dutch do. Savory, 10.
Red do.
TURsIps.
Flat Turnp, Long Iurnip.
French do.
PEPPERS.
Cayenne Pepper, squash Pepper
Apple Pepper, Double Pepper Grass,
BEANS.
White & Yellow Pole Early Red Ey'd Beans,
Beans Chesihre Beai,,
FarIy q week Beans, Cranbery Bush, Pole do
Refugee DO. Nindsor Deahs'
Large Lima do
FOR BIRDS.
Canary Seed, Mile. do
Hemp do.
Summer savory, Sweet Marjorum, Sage, Parsley
Nasturion, Lennon Balm, Saffron Seed,
Sugar Pumpkin Seed, Early sweet Corn
ALSO.
A new assortment VI flower Seeds,
~
Of mos, al kinds, done up in small quantities
from the Shakers.
April 8. 3w. -.-------------------
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

GA paper has been started in Prov
idence, by Tristan Burgess & Co., called
the "Rhode Island Banner" intended to
be published no longer than the Goth OF
this month. 1t should have been entitled
the Bald Eagle after its illustrious
sponsor.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

CoHcEKT.-We are happy to learn that
our fellow townsmen Mr.. Geo. Friend in
tends giving the citizens of this town con-
Ger, of vocal music, accompanied with the
violin, Tomorrow evening at the Masonic
Hall. From the known proficiency Of Mr..
Friend as a vocalist, a highly gratifying
treat to the lovers Of music, may be expect
ed and will no doubt be realised.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

The militia of the United States, accor-
ding TO the last returns, comprises, l,3lO,-
$50 men. As the returns in many cases
are defective, the real number must be
somewhat greater, and probably does not
fall much, short of million and a hall.
The number enrolled i'll Pennsylvania is
202 ,2SI in New York, ISl,945; Ohio,
32,9l3; Virginia, l0l ,654.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

A Strict Construotionist.--Some years
ago, Mr.. -, federalist, was elected n
member of the Legislature of New-Hamp-
shire. he was a very gentlemanly, well
educated man, but, unfortunately, so fond
of brandy and water that he was more or
less intoxicated every day. AT the close Of
the session, he attempted to justify himself
by saying that he came there sworn to truly
represent his constituents, and he was satis-
fed, from personal observation, that large
majority of them drank too much whenever
they could get an opportunity.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

r eal home where he lives seven-eigths Of
his time, is in Massachusetts. Freemen Of
Rhode Island will you vote for a Massachu-
setts candidate for Governor of this State J
Answer at the polls.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

than leave his home ard does not think
he will consent unless driven to the mea-
sure. The reported famine IN Gen.
Gaines camp was without foundation
but some Of the volunteers who had thrown
away their rations were IN want, and
three horses had been killed and part of
them eaten when Gen, Clinch arrived.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

A Scene in the West. The Louisville
Journal of late date, says: "John b.
Smith, who shot Woodbury. Massey, some
months ago, at Dubuque, and who escaped
legal punishment for want of jurisdiction in
the Courts of the United States, was shot
down and killed, iii the streets of Galena,
on the 18th ult, by Henry l.. Massey a
highly respectable brother of the deceased
An eve witness of The occurrence informs
us that Smith was shot with pistol at The
distance of fifty yards. Massey has since
left the country"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

A. NoTICE.-The Rev. Mr., Frost, will preach
for the Unitarian Congressional Society on Sunday
next, al Masonic Hall.--Servces to commence at 4
past 10 o'clock A. M-Seats free.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
CONCERT.

CDNCEKJ.
"R. FRIEND respectfully informs the Ladies'
Nu and Gentlemen Of Newport, that he will at the
urgent reques, OF several who desirous of attend.
iny, anuse them with specimen Of his vocal powers
at Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening April 7th.
Doors open at ! past g, Concert to coiDenee a,
pas, precisely.
Tickets % cents TO be obtained at William Gala
hans & Wlia:n Barber's Book Store, and at the
door-For particulars see bills.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
MseSs- @epnefifan
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1886.

"UNIoN, HARMONY, SELF-DENIAL, Con-
cEssIoN-EvERY THING FOR THE CAUSE,
NOTHING FOR MEN-ShOuld be the lcatch-
cord and motto of the Democratic Party"
Thomas III. Benton.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
MARRIED.

In this town on the oath uit. by the Rev. Mr. JAN
son. Mr.. William h. Piman of ofNew-Bediord, 10 Miss
Ann A. Topham OF this town.
In this town on Thursday Evening last by the Rev.
MIR. Ross, Mr.. Henry D. Horsewel, 10 Miss Mary
Ann Spooner, daughter of Mr., Wing Spooner, all
Of this town.
In this town on Tuesday 22d ut by Elder Rob.
bins Mr.. William Molten, 10 Miss Merca Eldredge
both ofthis town.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
CONCERT
or
SACRED UCSjC.

HuR. NUTTING gives notice ils' he will gisc
W sConcer Of Sacred Music on Friday evening
The I.,,b. a, the Zion Church on which 0ccssioS hs
vii, have ,be assistance Of the principal Hnsicd seu.
tlenen Of tbs place.
p,y,eular, II, the pspsn Of ter, week.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06


The Committee appointed by the Dem
ocratic Republican Convention, to fill va
cancies in the Republican, Administration
and Farmers Prox, and to publish the
same when completed, beg leave to re-
commend the following list Of candidates
for General Officers, to the Freemen OF
this State, for their support at the ensu-
ing April election.
Republican, Administration
and Farmers PrOx.
For GOVERNOR
JOHN BROWN FRANCIS,
Of Warviek.
For LIEUT.. GOVERNOR,
JEFFREY HAZARD
of Exeter.
For SENATORS,
l. William Sprague, of Cranston.
2. John X. Wheaton, of Warren.
3. Sanford Almy, of Little Compton
4. SamI IVeatherhead, Cumberland
s. Elisha r. p. KmyOn, s. Kingston.
6. Thomas Cory, Jr. of Portsmouth,
7. Isaac Wilkinson, of Smithfeld
3. Samuel Arnold, of Coventry,
9. Joseph Spink, of N. Kingstown.
10. Christopher Spencer, of Warwick.
HENRY Bowen, Secretary.
ALBERT c. GREENE, Attorney General.
JOHN SrERNE, General Treasurer
For the Committee:
Henry Bull, of Newport Co.
Jonah Iitas, 4" Providence Co.
Christ. Allen " Washington Co.
Wm. Carder, " Kent Co.
Miller Barney, " Bristol Co.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06
DIED,

In this town on the I'd ult Mary, only child Of Mr..
Samuel Smith, aged years.
On the 25th ult. Mrs Hannah Stoddard, widow of
Mr. Noah Stoddard, aged 73years.
AT Westpor on the 29th ut. Mr.. Frederick All.
man, jr. son OF Mr.. Frederick Altman, OF this town
At Bristol, on Sunday last, Mr. Coggeshall Butts
formerly Of this town 80 years.
Al Providence ON the 18th inst. mr.. John Gibbs
formerly of this town, aged 20 years.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-04-06

VUVIlE steau- Boats oflhc TRANSPORTATION
k co. willleave Providence at 4 O'Clock, T. NJ,
from the Railroad Depot, and will leave Newly ork
at 4P. NJ. from tho Pier a, the foo, Of Murray
North River as follows -