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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

I MUNICIPALITIES Town Meeting helt
in this place on Wednesday the Goth inst
was organized by the choice Of HENRY Y
CRANsroN, Esq. Moderator. The following
persons were admitted free, viz: Thomas
Burroughs, Isaac lIedley, VIM. Rodman
Thos. B. Peabody, Robert Wilcox, Robert
Taylor, Hanson Hull, Reuben Cook, Elisha
Allen, Enoch Hazard, Geo. s. White, Thos
Huddy, VIM. Chappell, John Peckham, John
z. Mumford, Seth Spooner, George Mumford
John c. Tower, James w. Shaw, WIN. Bah.
cock, Thomas B. Mumford, VIM. d. Sessions
VIM. A. Barker, Francis Lawton.
The persons pvopounded, were-Wm. Un
derwood, Henry Hazard, Giles Barney, Pa
trick M'Gill, Edward M'Hugh.
The following named gentleman were then
elected Representatives to the General AS.
sembly, without opposition, viz:-Benj. Haz.
ard, Henry Y. Cranston, Richard K. Randolph
Geo. G. King, John Horswell, Borden Wood
Messrs Thomas Bush and Richard X
Randolph were appointed a Committee to
purchase for the use of the town, a lot OF
land for sale adjoining the Common Bury
ing place on the east side, if in their judg-
ment the same could be bought at a fair
price.
A vote passed instructing our Representa-
tives to the General Assembly to apply for
an amendment to the act TO provide for the
repairing of the Streets and highways in this
town.-That the town be empowered to ap-
point ten instead Of three Street Commits
sioners, two to be selected from each of the
five Wards, and one Of them in each to 90
out at the expiration of every year.
Messrs. Thomas Bush, George Hall. Sam
uel Whitehorne, VIM. w. Freeborn, Edward
w. Lawton, Daniel Tisdale, John Stevens,
and George Bowen, were appointed a Com
mittee to enquire into the State Of the Trea-
sury, sand ascertain what means may be
adopted to raise money aside from direct tax
alton, and report the sum necessary for the
support Of the poor, and for other purposes,
the ensuing year. Also to adjust the tax
bills in the hands Of the Collector, &c.-wth
instructions to make report at the June town
meeting.
The Asylum Report was read and ordered
to be published in the papers of the town.
This Report will be found on the FIRST page
of this days paperl
AT the close Of the Polls at 10 o'clock in
the evening, it appeared that the whole num-
Der of votes polled was 466-of which Iris
tam Burgess received 27S-John Brown Fran
els l7s, and ls scattering.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

! The following article from the Provi-
dence Journal saves lis the trouble of
writing one exactly like it upon the same
subject.
THE RESULT OF THE ELEcTION.-Now
that the election is over in Rhode Island, the
peculiar features of the controversy, and the
causes which have conspired to produce the
result, ought to be declared in explicit terms.
1t is our deliberate conviction, that friends
both at home and abroad should fully compre-
hend the position in which this election has
placed us.
tits generally known that two tickets were
nominated for the support Of the freemen.-
The one represented WHre principles. Upon
that ground, and that alone, this Journal ad-
.vocated its election. We believed that it
was in accordance with the security and best
interests of this State, and that, aside from
the personal qualifications Of the candidates,
which no class of men could gainsay, it was
eXpedent that it should be sustained.
! The other ticket with the name Of Gov
ernor Francis at its head, was known to be
friendly to the administration. The people
understood it at the time they voted. And in
giving their votes they we're supposed to
sanction the opinions of one or the other
On neither side therefore, 80 far as this point
is concerned, can the charge of deception be
sustained. He who votes is presumed to be
governed by certain political doctrines, and
whichever way he acts, we must Judge of his
principles.
During the whole controversy, we per-
ceived signs Ct apathy on the part Of the
Wings, which it was supposed would bring
inevitable defeat. 1t has come in a much
stronger form than was anticipated even by
our adversarlos, and to them belongs all the
rejoicing. This apathy has lost the election.
Perhaps on many accounts it might have been
foreseen. 1t was known that our adversaries
were powerful and well disciplined; and that
they never were disheartened or relaxed a
single effort. The cardinal maxim, that you
should never yield one point to an enemy,
was forgotten by the Wings. That other
maxim, adhere 10 principles, through good and
through evil report, a maxim which ought to
be written with pen of steel, for the con-
slant instruction Of the members Of all en-
llghtened communities, lest perchance self
interest might be the governing motive, that
was not as prominent as it ought to be, and
as it may be in future struggle. If it had
been, perhaps Rhode Island would not have
fallen-and another star might yet have been
reckoned among the Wing States. But as
it is, the battle has been ingloriously fought
on our side, and won by the adversary. The
Wings have failed, and upon them alone let
the blame rest. We have no compunctous
visitngs Of conscience in relation to the part
we have acted in the drama. II has been our
aim from the beginning, to be firm and dill
gent in the cause, yet spariDg Of detraction,
and never indulgng in personal ordinations.
This course VIC hope may be followed in all
future controversies.
And now that this election has terminated,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

A FACT. OF 2I3 convicts received
into the State Prison at Sing Sing IN
" during the year ending 30th Sep
tember last, 96 were from the State of
New York, % from Ireland, % from
England, 10 from Connecticut, 10 from
Pennsylvania, Z from New Jersey, 8
from NJ massachusetts,, from Mary!a
8 from Canada, 5 from Germany, a from
France, from the West Indies, 2 from
Scotland, Q from New Hampshire, and
one from each Of the following States,
countries, SC. viz. Vermont, Maine,
Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Hol-
land, District Of Columbia. Of the
whole number, 20 or abou, one third,
are foreigners. And Of these foreigners,
at least SO are from the British domin-
ions. or the I33 American born, a
large number arc coIored.-Deducting
these the number Of foreigners would be
equal to that Of the Americans.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28
NEWPORT:
Thursday, April 2s, 1886.
4: NOMINATION.,
WHIG NOMINATION.,
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
of Massachusetts,.
OF Massachusetts.

We shall publish our next number on
Wednesday morning, as we have here
tofore done, on account Of the Election.
Advertisers will have the goodness to
hand in their favors as early as conve-
nient for insertion on that day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

The following are the returns from all
the towns in :he State, as correct as we
have been able to obtain them. The
official returns may somewhat vary the
result-but they are bad enough any
how.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

Several changes have taken place a
mong the Representatives to the Gene
raj Assembly. A corrected list will be
published hereafter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

On the first page Of this days paper
will be found Report of VN BUREN
HARBoR on Lake Erie, by OLIVER
PnELPs, Esq. We are Informed that
Mr.. Phelps is n man of known talents,
and was highly esteemed by the late
Hon. DE Wit Clinton, for his s''cccss-
fiji efforts in making the great excavation
on the Erie Canal at Lockport
Owe are requested to caution the pub
lie against the imposition of one "Selden
Mosely," as he signs himself-o pretended
schoolmaster, Whose advertisement recently
appeared in the columns Of this paper.) 1t
appears that after advertising, fitting mp his
school room, &c. he commenced school on
the ] lth inst. with considerable number OF
scholars, (for all Of which he received quar-
ter's pay in advance) and continued it about
week, when he left town without paying
his board bill, and sundry other small liabili-
ties-pocketing the advance pay he had re-
ceived for the tuition OF his pupils-and has
not since been heard from. 1t is quite as
tonishing to MS that any person should be
gulcd by one of such unprepossessing exte-
rior-a fellow who is hardly capable Of writ
ing his own advertisement. There are plen-
ty ofgood schools in town, and we trust those
who have been thus gulled out of their mo-
ney, will learn useful lesson, and in future
bestow their patronage upon teachers of es-
tablished reputation, in preference to throw
ing it away upon such vagabond fellows as
"Selden Mosely."
One thing, however, we cannot refrain
from setting down to his credit-he paid the
printer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

lot Us add by way Of caution to our friends
that its result is by no means to be taken as
a certain criterion Of the future. Rhode
Island 10 the last State in the Union to vote
for President. The Wings will be silent,
though watchful spectators Of coming events:
and their votes and influence will be thrown
into that scale, which, under circumstances.
will best subserve the interests of the State
and OF the country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

There were ripe strawberries at Mobile, April
l", raised in the gardens in the open air.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-28

BY the above returns Gov. Francis
majority is 9O4 over all others.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
BETTING ON ELECTIONS.

We have observed with regret uIat ~ some
years past, the repfeacnsl6c and mmous practice
Of betting upon elections, las been steadily, bat
rapidly increasing From small beginnings, pro-
badly among protested aud active Patil-ans, who
sought TO strengthen tieir assertions, and give
force to their opinions by hlllng wagers, 1t now
pervadcs every class Of society, ana tie test Of
being sincere IN political faith, lies IN the great
ness Of the amount which the lndydual Is willing
to hazard on the result The rich and the poor,
as shown by the election just past, are equally al
iected with the mama for political betting. 10
the extent of their means, they were not only
ready, but eager to back their iayorite candidates
with heavy risks upon their capabilities for run
ming, as if an election iot the public servants OF
free people stood upon a par with horse race,
and the exercise Of the proudest attribute OF a
republican was merely test for deciding gam
bling question. The importance OF the point at
Issue--the policy Of our own goyernment--the
public good-the welfare Of our institutions, seems
in measure TO be lost sight Of in the general de-
sire to make money without laborng for tito I'll
the pocket by unsisgused gambling species O
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
THE DEMOCRAT

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Advertisements not marked with tie. number Of int
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Publications ola personal nature viii be charged
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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
"Mornr VERNON. May 20. l79.

Vi "hOUNI ' ERNoN. NAY Zu' i've
nm Dear Sir-As there is possibility if not
d probability, that shall not you on your re-
hrn home; or. if ] should see you, it may be on
the road, aud under circumstances, which may
prevent my speaking to you on the subject we
last cohversed upon, ! take the liberty OF COM
hitting to paper the following thoughts and re-
quests.
81 have not been unmindfll Of the sentiments
expressed BY you IN the conversations just alud-
ed to. On the contrary, have again and again
feyolyed them with thoughtful anxiety, but without
benny able to dispose my mind 10 longer con-
tinuation in the office now have the honor to
bold, therefore still look forward with my
f,alest and most ardent wishes, to spend he re-
malLder of my days, which cannot expect to be
long, in ease and tranquility.
"Nothing but a conviction that my declining
ahe chair of government. if 1t should be the de-
sre Of the people to continue me in it, would in
solve the country in serious disputes respecting
The Chef Magistrate, and the dlsagreeabe con.
sequences which might result therelrom in the
q }4ting and divided opinions, which seem to pre-
sa at present, could, in anywise, induce me L
Fellnqush the determination have formed; anC
ut thls do not see how any evidence can be OBJ
aained previous to the election. My vanity,
am sure, is not of that cast to allow me to view
ans subject in this light.
"Under these impressions, then, psrmit me L
federate the request ! made to you a: our las
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
LCCENTRIC HOSPITALITY.

During the late American war, solder, who
had leon Wounded AID Lonoiatly discharged hut
per chance not paid being destitute and beniLht-
ed, knocked at the door Of an llisl lainei, Wien
the following dialogue enzucd
Patrick, AGd wno ale YOU now!
Soldier. Ny name is John Wilson,
Patrick. And where are you gong from John
Wilson!
Soldier. From, tie American army at Erie
SIR
Patrick. And what do you want here!
Soldier. want shelter 10 night; will you
pcrm, Inc 70 spread ny blanket on your floor, aid
Steep 10 nlgm
Patrick, d. take INC if do, John Wilson
that's fiat.
Solder. On the kitchen floor Sirl
Patrick. Not !, by the Hill o'Howth--that's
fiat.
Solder In your stable then!
Patrick. Willnot do that cithcr--thai's fiat
Soldier. am dying win bunecr give ne but
bone and a crust: ask no more.
Patrick. / viii uot--,hnt's fiat.
Soldier. Give me scmo water to quench NY
hst, leg oiyou.
Patrick. Beg and bo Hanged, I'll do no such
thEg--that's Tat.
Soldier. ! have been fighting TO secure he
blessings YOU ENJOY, have assisted in oonhlu-
tingto the gory and weae oi the country which
has Hospitality received YOU and can you so inhos
ptably releci me from your house!
Patrick Reject yoi who has talked won
about rejecting you! may be am not tiat scun1
,paipoeu YOU take me 10 he John Wilson. Yo
a-ked me to let YOU lie on my floor, ny kitcb,a
! ilooi ia my bmn--noN Dy the powers, aye lh,
/ I'd let perfect Stranger do tlat when J have
dozen soit feather beds, all empty No, by q
/ Till o'iiowth, J0hu--tldt'> ilht. In tie secM
place YOU told me, YOU we're dylug with hung,
/ and wanted bone and crust to eat-How h.
cy, dye think Id iced hungry man ON hon
and crust, when my yard is full of tat pullets, a.
turkeys and pigsi No, hy the powers, not !
that's fiat. In the third place, ycu asked me
some simple water 10 quenct your thirst now
my water is none Of the hest never give it to
poor traveller without mixing it with plenty
wine, brandy, whskey, or something eke whole
some and cooling Come in TO my house, ny
honey YOU shall sleep well have the best suppei
and breakfast that my farm can supply, whlch
thank the Lord is none Of the worst YOU shall drink
as much water as YOU choose, pro fided YOU mix il
with plenty Of wine or sprIts, and provided also
Won prefer it. Come IN, my hearty, come in, and
feel yourself al home. 1t shall never be said, tha
Patrick 0'Flaherty treated a man scmyfiy VINO
has been fighting for the dear country thai pa,,
{ him protection that's fla"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
JARED SPARKS.

Socrates, after passing great part Of his life N
teaching mankind his amiable system OF morality,
perceived that tina exc rcise of the sentimental fac
ulty was but secondary object among them; and
frequently, in his lectures reflected with some ac-
rilnony, on their preference of shGdor to sub
stance. On one Of these occasions, nearer m
terrupied Socrates, and said. "Socrates! mankind
call you-yIrtuous, and say you were born such: be
il so, but why thus externally delorned!o The
philosopher replied, "My body and limbs are not
indeed of the best form; see and acknowledge
my natural infrmtes; end at the same time
would have you to know, that nature, when hand
ing me into existence, was too busIly employed
about my mind to bestow much attention on my
body"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
= QUIT 3 u
OLD WI TIER IS COMING.
ny man MOORE

ny nuGH MOORE
o. Winter il coming .tin --aacM
As How cy ana col is ~
n elres mol p.n % s,nyeriug hlck,
II $ aancr oil nap 70 white and back,
H. whistles his ehjlls with wonderful knack;
For he com-s from cold country
A witty oh fellow this winter IS;
mighty old fellow for gee!
Hsc.acks HI, ipkeS on tie pretty sweet Miss
''Che wnnkcl Old maiden, unfit to KISS,
Anl freezes the d.H Of their hp'-ior tins
Is The way with fellows AZ he
on Winters a rolcksoma hlade, wot--
He il wild IN ms huinor, and free
Hsn whistle along lor the want OF his thot.
AL set all tIle warmth ot our iuIs at naHght
A. ruH, the laces nv pretty girls oousnt;
For a tIocksome fellow - he
Oi Winter is blowing his gusts along
Aad merrily shaking the tree
From morning. til nigat he will sing his song;
N ly mlaNIur, AMI SaOft--nCw noThngandlohE
Ills voice is bud, for his lungs are strong:
q. \ merry old fellow Is Ie!
on Winter is A wicked d chap, ween,
l's8 A wicked as ever you'll see!
He yithnrs tn flowers, 50 Ires.l and green
Anl bite. the pert no sc Of the Miss oi sixteen,
= A She trppnvlv walks, IN maileny sheen
wicked old fellow Is he
3 Ol Winters tongh old fellow for blows, (,
As tulgh as ever you'll see -
II vii. trip up our trotiers and ren1 our cotheS-'
s4 And stfcn our limbs, from our tinrers t. toes, :
5 He mind not the cries of his friends or his foes;
ss A Tough oil fellow is he!
a8 A cunning Cd fellow is Winter, they say
.as A cunning Old fellow is he!
H. peeps in the cteyic3s day by day,
r see,how we pa54-uIr umsaEay, :.
Ant marks all our deings, from graveto'gay-I
a# I'm afraid he Is peeping at me.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
WASHING ron AND MADISON.

MI We aIe happy in being able to lay before our
re if,rs, 80 opporuaely, the following documents,
IN ANTICIPATION of their appearance among the ma
nv very nportant and interesting historical papers
mover before published, with which Mr. sparks
,nDst valuable work abounds. These papers show
the extent of the ageacy of Mr. Madison, IN the
.produc,on of the Farewell Address, which was
written four years af er the date OF the drai here
given, ut which time it is known the relations be-
ytwean Gen. Wa ,hngon and Mr.. Madison were
materially changed. Boston Patriot
wtsHtNGToA's FAREWELL ADDRESS.
r. the Editor Of the Daily advertiser:
Sla--ln several Of the public journals, re-
marks I'VE been made respecting the agency OF
mir. Madison in preparing Washlngton's Fare
AZ address, which have tendency to pro-
dnce an erroneous impression. 1t has been said
lint tins Address was originally drawn up by
Mr. Madison, and that his draft, "with very slight
,aitegatloas,' was ultimately published
As the papers relating to this subject vii be
contained in one of the volumes OF "N ashng-
ions Writings" there seems no improperly III
anticipating their appearance IN that puOhcauoh,
10 far. at least, as TO correct the mistake implied
In the above statement. For that purpose, Gen.
Na3hngon's letter, and Mr., Madlson's draft are
herewith communicated.
n It val be perceived, that the letter was written
towards the end of the first Presidential term,
before Washington had made up his mind to be a
nlidate for another election, and also, that he
had held a previous conversation with Mr.. Madl-
sou on the subject.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
wthoa: any unnecessary delay, be admitted
+, ih, E.lYai iafan

w'thoa. any unnecessary delay, be admitted
the Federal Uuon.n
if. GcrostJza's hsvlnr tie Cni'ed States will
aol probably interrupt any negotiation that may
AXE place, OF disturb the peace Of tho Two 'suuI-
tucS. Tue last "Com1ie dts Ea. UG,sH gives
ms parting note, which declares, in consequence
Of Gen. Game, movement upon Nae. ld4cbos,
that "under circumstances So painful, the UNDER
~lgncd would tail short OF his duN, VI as the rep
re-enlat,e OF MeNiro, he did not avail himself Of
the ouly means lett To h,m To cNptes, at least bow
much he has been hunt by the wroa2s done TO his
country on the part OF the Uuiied Iascs; and lie
therefore declares OF his own re. possibility, that
from tins instant he considers his mission at an
endp
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17

At the time of receiving this letter, Mr.. Madl-
son was at his residence in Virginia. In com
plance with the request contained in it, he drew
up the following paper, carried it with him when
he returned to Congress- and gave INTO the hands
of the President.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1836-12-17
Mr.. MADIsoN's DRAFT.

"The period which will close the appointment with
which my fellow citizens have honored me, beng
not very distant and the time actually arrived al
which their thoughts must be designating the citizen
who is to administer the Executive Government Of
the United States during the ensuing term, it may
be requisite, TO more distinct expression of the
public voice, that should apprise such Of my fellow
citizens as may retain their partahty towards me,
that am not TO be- numbered among those out OF
whom choice Is 10 BIZ made.
81 beg them TO be assured that the resolution which
dictates tins iutmation has not been taken without
the strlctest regard to the relation which, as dutl
fiji citizen, bear to my country; and that IN with
drawing that tender of my service, which silence in
my situation might imply, am not Influenced by
the smallest deficiency of zeal for its past kindness,
but by the fullest persuasion that such step is com
patble with both.
"The impressions under which ] entered on the
present arduOns trust were explained on the proper
occasion In discharge OF this trust, can only say
that contributed towards the organization and adj
minstration of the Government, the best exertohs
of which very ialble Judgment was capable Fol
any errors which may have flowed from this source
feel all the regret which an anxiety for the pubic
good can excite; not without the double consolation
however, arising from consciousness OF their bein9
involuntary, and an experience OF the candor wlncl
wli interpret them.
g" If there were any circumstances which cou'
give value to nv inferior qualifications for the trust
these circumstances must have been temporary. Il
this light was the undertaking viewed when ven
tured upon il. Being moreover still farther sdVahc