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Litchfield enquirer., 1836-07-21

Large GOoseberr;es.-One day during the last week
we visited the garden Of our neighbOr Mr.. Frederick
Prescott to view some very large goosebees not yet
quite ripe, Of course not fully gcwn-pucked one and
measured it, which we found to be 3inches in circun-
ference one way, and 10 the other. There were
great many on the bushes nearly or quite as large
When any flour Fairfield or Duchess county friends
shall have beaten this, we win search again
Ral Roads to Washiagton.-ln q few months we
shall no doubt be able enter the cars in this city, at
nix O'Clock in the morning and be put down at Wash;
ington City at o'clock in the evening. The Rail
Road from New York % New Brunswick s cOmplet.
ed, that from Brunswick Trenton in rapid progress
that from Trenton to Philadelphia j. in full operation
tie link from Philadelphia 70 Wilmington 10 under
contract, from Wilmington 70 the Susquehannah the
Road is nearly finished. and from. Havre de Grace
ne rs. kalls are now putting down; from Baltimore ta
the route viii be completed from this city to Wash
that we shouidin 1857 have travelled from New Yort
to Washington ~ day hshtin one day on Rail ROsd
would have been ealiada mad man o. fool.
L. N. Y. Ado.
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-07-21

Ohio given .p-The Monitor, . violent Van Buren,
AZ we have, during this campaign. estimated our
majority larger than formerly those few times we have
that appearances are stronger in fayos Of our Oppo-
nents than they have BEEN
Stronger" quotha! Harrison carries Ohio by
% 600 majority. In Pennsylvania there will be no
6cht his majority will be as large ~ Jackson'g His
prospects are decidedly the best every where. GCcr.
"a Is buckling on Tia armour for tie 6ght. and the
strongest Van Buren, State in the South Will 60 against
him. The "Ggns" are every were encouraging.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10

his right arm with great force, and knock
ed a light stand, which stood near, half
way cross the room.
What's the matter, there, Mister p
cried old Contentment in the bed-r room.
B-u-h b-u-h !" growled the dog in
the sink-room-and all was still again.
Dreaming oflegs and boots" though,
Kidd now wide awake, puts me in mind
Of a very nice sett that saw chap lug
ging home Yesterday, in a bag-iroze
some, to be sure-but warm water will
fetch'em to rights by the way guess
Ill see what effect little fire will have on
'em."
With this reflection, he rose from his
couch as carefully as possible, and plac-
ing his new boots near the fire, crept back
TO his nest, and slept like stage horse till
morning.
When he awoke it was broad day light,
much later than he intended to have re-
remained in the village. lie was off,
quicker than a fly ever left a mustard pot,
without saying a word TO his host.-ln
his hurry, he forgot his baggage, aud neg
lected to close doors and windows after
him. The savory smell of the thawing
legs, soon invited the great lubbery house
dog and his feline associates into the kiich-
en-, and after some preliminary snufis aud
sly glances at each other, they made a
regular attack on these agreeable delica-
cies, sparing neither boot nor bone, IN the
cagerncss to'get proper share. When
the good folks rose, the floor was covered
with bones, and daubcd with blood one
of the legs was most " catawampously
chawed up" and the other trio were max
ing mince meat of the other amazing fast.
"Oh Lud?' screamed The old lady,
who was first on the docket, "what upon
airih is the matter"
"What is't ails ye 7" said the old man
half awake.
"Oh, mercy mercy the dog IS eating
up the traveller get out, Bose 7"
The old man Jumped out of bed ms il
touched with red hot iron. One look
at the scene of carnage was sufficient
lie darted through the room, and into the
street with his night dress, believing some.
thing or other, he hardly knew what him.
sclf-and the sight Of man in such pre-.
dIcamcpt, at such time making such {
noise, soon reused all the neighbors with.
in half n mile. and collecting crowd ol
gazing auditors CT the door of his house
to whom the story of the travellers fate
was related for the fifteenth time and
they retired, one after another, believing
TO man that the hero of oU. tale ha,
been devoured by a dog !-Dedham Pat
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10

STEAM BATTERIES. Chief Engi-
neer. in his report to the Secretary Of
War, on the subject Of Steam Batteries,
observes -
That steam batteries would be most
effective and powerful auxIliaries to the
other means of defence now existing, aud
10 be created for the protection Of our
sea. board, there can be no doubt and
the almost necessity Of their construc-
ton is evident, when the length ald cx.
tent OF our bays and harbors are consider
ed. Alter such AN examination Of the
subject as time would permit, aud making
use of The best Information Ia my power,
| am fully Of opinion that they ought TO
be so constructed that, while they possess
The necessary strength, ,hcy shall draw
the least possible dranght, which, when
fully equipped, ought not to exceed four
feet they should be provided with at
least TWO guns, OF the largest calibrc aud
longest range an apparatus attached TO
the iurnance for heating shot and pro-
pellng power able to give them velocity
Of ten or Twelve miles an hour. Vessels
ofthis description would possess The ad.
vantages Of being able 10 change their
position regardless Of shoals and bars
always to be met with in our harbors,
placing them beyond the reach Of a pursu-
ing enemy & ia case of Gains or storms,
or any other cause, oblig'ng the enemy to
anchor, might select such positions as to
place their opponc1ts at their mercy
They would likewise be efficient in pre-
yenti,g marauding excursions in boats,
80 often attended with distress and ruin
To the peaceful aud unoiiending citizon.
L. relation io the rumbcr oisuch batteries
required for each Of the waters named IN
the resolutions, cannot veniure to re-.
commend less than ten for the harbor Of
New.York, including the ncighboring
bays aud Lopg Island Sound ; SIX for the
Delaware river aud bay, and ten for the
Chesapeake. The probable cost ofeach
ises.imatcdio be from s25, 900 to $4,000
though from vast OF all experience IN
naval archl. eciure, this amosaJt Is not
pretended to be correct.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10
lst SessiOn---2 4th Congress.
FRIDAY, January 30.

The House resGmed The discussion of
Mr.. Adams resolution relative TO the loss
OF the Forti6cation Bill.
The question still being on the motion
of Mr.. Williams, of North Carolina, to
amend the resolution by adding thereto
the words" with power to send for per-
sons aud papers,"
Mr.. ByDum took the floor, and spoke
in reply to the remarks of Mr.. Wise.
! At one O'Clock Mr.. ByEum gave way
TO motion for the Orders Of the Day.
After some conversation on the order
of proceeding.
The Chair stated il would require a
vote of twotbirds to dispense with the
rules setting aside this day for private
business.
Mr.. Wise moved to suspend the rules,
in order to continue the discussion on the
resolution, and thereupon asked the yeas
and nays. which were ordcred.-Ycas
As, Nays so.
Several engrossed bills for relief were
read third time and passed.
A motion TO adjourn 10 Monday was
rejected, and the House after acting on
some private business, adj.
SATURDAY, January 80.
The only matter Of Importance before
the House of Representatives to-day was
a Joint resolution, offered by Mr.. White,
oil Florida, authorIsing the President TO
issue rallons to those unfortunate persons
who have been driven from their homes
by the Indians in Florida and also are una
bic to buy provisions. until they shall be
established IN their homes, or so long as
the President ia his discretion may think
proper. After discussion Of about
Two hours in which Messrs. White,
Parkes, Boon, Bouldin, Holsy, Glasscock
and PatteE, took part,
The question was taken upon the ori.
giDal resolution, and adopted BY vote Of
IT'S to Ia. twas subsequently engross.
cd read third time, and passed.
The House then proceeded TO the con.
sidcration Of private bills, several Of
which were ordered to third reading.
Alicr which they adjourned.
SENB(G, MONDAY, TgB. l.-hT.
Goldsborough submitted Il resolution cal.
ling on the President to communicate all
the facts which may be ia his possession,
concerning the origin aud causes Of the
war IN Florida, which lies one day ior
consideration.
Mr.. Beafon's Resolutions.
The Bill 10 regulate the DcpOsilcs Of
tn Public Money, which was the peciaI
order, was postponed until tomorrow, il
rider to proceed with the unfinished de-
bate on Dir. Bcnton's Resolutions.
Mr.. Buchanan addressedthe Senate for
about two hours, aud did not conclude his
remarks, when ths Senate adjourDcd.-
He stated tina, the French Chambers were
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10

TNfHE Subscriber would inform the Ladies and Genemen
Il ofNewpor and vicinity that he has taken and fitted up,
for their accommodation the No l37 Thamessreet
where he intends carry perumery and hair dressing
busnes and hopes by the good order Of his establishment and
strict attention TO his business TO merit share OF the public pat
ronage Gentlemen informed that Newly ork daily and 9TH
papers will be furnished for their accommodation Ladies
hir cut IN separate apartment entrance the South door
u No pains will be spared TO introduce the latest mode
cutting and dressing The least favor will be gratefully
knowledged, and all orders executed with puncuaity
JOHN REMONB.
N. b. Just received supply of Perfumery, Curs 60
which he offers for sale the reasonable
Jnly 9th If.
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not So much to blame Tor The rejection OF
the appropriation, it was the King Of
France himself. He stated that by the
commercial treaties we have made with
France since the Treaty in question, she
had received more from us already by
several hundred thousand of dollars than
she undertook to pay by the Treaty of
1881, and that in the course of ten years,
we should have paid nearly three times us
much as the whole amount of the sum in
dispute. Referring to the triple alliance
bo,ween Russia, France, and Epgland.
to place Ohio of Bavaria on the throne
Of Greece, he considered the etiecl as
casting Greece at the feet of Russia. and
as likely, in two years, TO give to her the
control of all the European Continent.-
He denied tina, the leiier of Mr.. Rives
had any influence in defeating the Appro.
priation Bill in the French Chambers,
and read letter from Mr.. Jay, the Re.
porter ofthe French Committee on For.
eign relations, TO show that MIR. Rives'
letter was only known TO Mr.. Jay aud
another Deputy when the Bill was re.
jected. Eulogizing the couduct Of the
President during all our difficulties with
France. he challenged the production, in
the whole history of the world, of such an
equal instance Of moderation. He in
timatcd that the responsibility on those
who had defeated the three millions ap.
preparation of last session, would have
been awful, if a foreign enemy had been
allowed TO pillage our towns, TO lay waste
our country 81 TO shed American blood but
he believed the responsibility would not
now be so great as had been anticipated
the danger seemed now to be, in some
measure. passing over.
Before Mr.. Buchanan had got through
with his remarks. he quilted The hocr,
and on Mr.. WebsIer's motion, the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE.-The House resumed the
consideration of the uotion made by
Mr.. Cushing, that the petitions present ed
py him for the aboli lou of slavery in the
District of Columbia BE- received.
Mr.. Hammond took the floor IN reply
to the remarks of Mr.. Gushing, ,und spoke
ut great length.
When Mr.. II. concluded, Mr.. Halsey
enquircd ofthc Chair, what was the qucs.
lion before the House,
The Chair stated that il was motion
that the petition be received.
Mr.. Halsey moved, that the motion be
laid on the table, which was agreed to,
without division.
The Chair then proceeded to call the
House for petitions.
Mr.. Williams, of Ky. remarked that
unless the order Of calling the States
wore reversed, tho South and West would
never be allowed to present petitions. for
as soon as Maine, or Massachusetts,, was
called, a lot Of abolition petitiobs would
be thrown upon the table, and consume
the day in debate. He moved TO reverse
,he order, and to begin with Missouri in.
s,ead Of Maine.
The rules were suspended to permit
Mr.. w. to make this motion, which mo.
tion was agreed to.
Petitions and memorials were then
presented ill o'clock, when the House
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10
TYROLESE WAR SONG.

There's cloud in the sky,
There's cloud in the glen;
But the one is of vapour,
The other Of men.
We have sworn by the blood
Which Napoleon hath split,
With the arm on the altar,
The hand on The hilt-
We have sworn by that God,
Who can keep us, and save us,
To fight for the maids
And the mountains around us.
We have taen our last look
We have ta'en our last kiss
But let that hour of anguish
BE paid for in this.
Down, down with the rocks
On the hell-hounds below,
And clear let the horn
OF the Tyrolese blow.
Cut away--cut away,
With the stones and the trees,
And let France long remember
The brave Tyrolese
And wo be TO him,
Mid the thousands beneath,
Whom the Tyroese marks
From his mountainous heath.
There's spell in his eye,
There's spell in his breath,
And the sound Of his gun
Is the watchword Of death.
Now, now is the time,
While our standard still waves,
To show there are some yet,
Who will not be slaves,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10

UST received alo of hair-wok, comprising lndes Ring
% lets Bands Puis and gentemens top pieces Also few
doz Billiards vegetable oil soap for cleansing cloths and TAX
ing stains of every description Also lot Of ladies hair
pins of various sizes. ]. REMOND, l37 Thames-st.
Aug. 10.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10
Livery Stable.
A9ssR
VIM. C.. TENNANT.

WIN. z. L EININaNI.
Respectfully announces to the public generally
citizens and strangers
IN HAT ne keeps his stable in Greenstree horses
carriages of all descriptions, cheaper cheaper than
hey can be obtained elsewhere Persons desous of enjoying
the pleasures ride the country, all times be furnish
addehorse horse and chases open baonches
and close carriages Particular attention viii be paid convey
ing passengers and from the Steamboats, All orders his
line will be promptly attended and shall
be spared the satisfaction of his customers complete
Horses keptior any length of time terms liberal
May 18th.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10

IOSEPH b. WEAVER has few more ladies Black e.
- Grey Fur Capes, which he will sell lew. Dee. - tt
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PRosPECTUs OF New VOLUME.

PRosPECTUs New VOLUME.
The first number of Dhich wiH be issued on he
Ourth Of July merit
The New- York NirrOr, popular weekly Jour
nal, deUoted to Literature and the fine drts embei-
Hshed wih splendid and costly engrayings on
STEEL copper and rood, and rare, beautiful and pop
ular music, arranged for the pianO forte, harp gui-
tar &c.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10
OUR RELATIONS WITH FRANC

| u u
His Britanic Majesty's brig Partaioon
Capt. Cory, arrived at Norfolk on the
Odd ult. in 81 days from Falmouth Eng.
land, with Dispatches to the British
Charge d'Aflaircs from his Government
with which The commander in mediatcly
repaired to Washington. The nature Of
these dispatches IRE considered to be
proilcr Of mediation between the United
States and France.
From the Washington Globe Of Monday
last, we copy the following notice of this
mediation BY the King of England.
The Meditation. We understand that
the British sloop of war Pantalocn,
brought dispatches to Mr.. Bankhead,
auIhorising him to tender the good Offices
Of The British Government as a mediator
IN adjusting the difficulties now existing
between the United States and France.
Whether any decision has been made
upon this offer, or ifso, what il is we have
not been advised but we cannot but hope,
that the good Offices ofGreat Britain, in
the character OF a mediator, equally
friendly to both the parties, may be so EN-.
ployed us 10 restore that amicable inter.
course which has so long existed between
the people aud The Governments of the
Two countries, without aiy abandonment
or prejudice TO the principle ON which
our Government has taken stand, and
In manner satisfactory TO France.
yn any event, however, es a consIdera.
bic period Of time must elapse before the
result of this mediation can be known, it
must be obvious that the necessity for
adopting the measures obedience recom-
mended by the President in his special
message remains unchanged.
The New. YORK Times ofTuesday last,
contains the following extract ofa letter
from Washington
"Thc communication from England is
letter from the King Of England to the
President, offering Mediation. II has
been accepted by the Administration, snd
letter to the King, will be written by the
President, in which !, will be stated that
ne did not design TO menace nor insult
fraucc nor her king--and this will be
done 10 language stronger even than that
used in the Annual Message-but beyond
that disavowal nothing"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10
[ Vol. %

Samuel Gwin, Esq. an officer of T.
Land Office III Mississippi, and Isa
Caldwell ofthat State, formerly partn
OF George Poindexier, in the practice O..
law. From the letter il appears, thar at,
party given by Governor Lynch, Poi
dexter had publicly abused Mr.. Gwi
which being resented by the latter, Cald
well took the quarrel of of Poindexter's
hands. The parties fought, each armes
with four pistols, taking their positiond
thilty PAGES apart, with the right of ad-
vancing. MIR. Gwin advanced, receiving
the fire from four Of his antagonist {
pistols, one ball taking effect in his breast
The wound is considered by his physi.
Clans mortal. When Mr.. Gwin discharg.
ed his third pistol, Mr.. Caldwell fell, and
soon after expired.
Washington Globe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10

Fatal DuoI.-we have seen letter,
giving br.ef accouat ola duel between
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-10

Clans mortal. When Mr.. Gwin discharg.
ed his third pistol, Mr.. Caldwell fell, and
soon after expired.
Washington Globe.
FLoRIpA.--The Charleston papers re.
ccivcd since our last arc filled with volum.
NOUS details respecting the Indian war in
Florida. Numerous volunteer companies
have already been raised, and were pro.
ceediag to their various stations. So
great was the desire to afford immediate
relief to tho inhabitants of st. Augustine,
that Generals Hayne and Hamilton atten.
dedo on the evening ofthe 23d ult. III Sey-
ley's Hotel for the purpose Of making up
the required number of volunteers, orga-
nizc them into companies and make all
necessary explanations and arrangements
for immediate departure.
The Charleston Courier Of the cath
Jan. says
Public meetings have also taken place
at Augus'n Georgi,, where much excite
mcnt prevails. A letter under date Of
Sobs ~Asss
Since few days our city has been
quite in state Of excitement concerning
the lndian hosIillties in Florida. A com.
pany of 100 volunteers has been raised.
who leave here on Sunday moroing in the
JohnD. Morgan, under the command of
Capt Robertson. ltis expected the Gov.
will raise men by draft next week, to 70
against the Creek Indians on the borders
Of Georgia, who have joined with the
Scminolcs of Florida.
We have not room 10 enter into full
detail of the particulars, but must content
ourselves with the following extracts
The Darien Telegraph Of the 18Th ult.
says -
"Thc steamer John Stoney, touched here
last night l4th inst.) with u. s. troops
and stores for st. Augustine, she departed
this morning. The steamer is TO wait at
st. Augustine, until every particular con.
corning the state ofFIorida is asccrtaiGed
and Is 'ben 10 return 10 Charleston. II is
said that upward Of one thousand troops
will be 10 Florida in short time"
The INDIANS. We have heard thro'
a gentleman from Camden County, that
the Indians are cncamped Oh the north
side of tho st. Mary's but of course
their present intentions are unknown. 1t
would seem however, that they have
abandoned the idea of attacking Picolata,
ifevcr they entertained it. Gen. Clinch-
has entirely gone into camp, and will not
stir till he has a force that will enable him
10 keep the field and ensure victory
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-08-09

Spniof Temperance in Wake COMFY
Not long since young gentleman OF good
standing, paid his addresses to ayomg lady
with fair prospects of success. In an evil
hour. however, the suitor took dram, which
becoming known to his fair one, was regar-
dcd as a sufficient Cause Of apprehension,
and eventually led to discar'lment. lwould
therefore, advise all young men to beware
how they mcddle with the bottlc-cspcclaIl!y
while candidates for matrimony in Wake
countv.-.Neubcrn, ". G. Biblical Recor-
der.
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