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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-14

0unttng room of Henry But.
MEMOIR OF RHODE-ISLAND.
1871.
The General Assembly met at Newport
on the LIST Wednesday of May 1871 being
the day before the election. Present, his
Honor the Gown his Honor the Deputy
Gov'nr., (these were the titles used at
that time) Assistants, aud the following
named Deputies from the towns.
NewpOrt.
George Goulding, Benjamin Elleryy,
Nicholas Easton, Joseph Whippie,
James Clarke, Thos. Coggeshall.
Providence.
John Potter Jr. Jabez Brown,
John Thornton, William Rhodes.
Portsmouth.
Gideon Freeborn, Joseph Dennis,
Stephen Tallman, Daniel Pearce.
Warpick.
John Warner, Othniel Gorton,
John Rhodes, Joseph Stafford.
Westerly.
Joseph Stanton, William Champlin.
,ShOrekam.
Simon Ray, Thomas Rathbone.
". Kingston.
Job Tress.
s. Kingston.
George Hazard, John Potter.
e. GreenUich.
Thomas Frye, Thomas Spencer.
JamestOcn.
Samuel Clarke, Tideman Hull
Smuhfeld.
Jonathan Sprague Jr., William Arnold.
iScituate.
Joseph Wilkinson.
Gloucester.
Elisha Knowlton, Walter Phetteplace
By election the merit day ,cere chosen.
JOSEPH JENCKS, Gov.
JOHN WANTON, Dep'y Gov.
assistants.
William Wanton, Samuel Vernon,
William Smith, Nicholas Power,
George Cornell, William Anthony,
Job Greene, John Wicks,
William Hall, Rouse Helme.
Richard Ward Secretary,
Daniel Updike, Attorney General.
abraham Borden, Gen'rl. Treasurer.
The Assembly after appointing officers
adjourned to and met again at Newport on
the second Monday in June.
The accounts for building the Court
House and Jail in the county of Providence
were ordered to be audited by this Assembly.
This Assembly appoiated William Wan
ton, Benjamin Ellery, Henry Bull, Samu-
el Clarke, Jonathan Sprague Jr. William
Jencks and Daniel Abbot, a committee with
full power to settle the eastern line of the
Colony. with any committee that might be-
appointed by the Government of Massachu-
sets for the like purpose, by compromise or
otherwise, and in case Massachusetts did
not agree to settle the same-then that
Richard Ward and Col. Daniel Updike
prepare the papers &c. on the part of r.
Islan1 for presenting her claim before his
Majesty in Great Britain, and the Gov. was
directed to send them, and also instruct the
Coiony's agent respecting the prosecution.
Provided however, that I" the persons in
'habiting the lands in controversy advance
E2OO pound sterling to carry it on, and
that substantial men of this Government
give good security to the General Treasurer
to the value Of E4OO-current money of
New England to supply the colony, from
time to time, with sums of money as shall
be further needful aud necessary to carry
on said affair."
The persons inhabiting the territory in
dispute, had often petitioned the Rhode
Island Legislature to take them under her
Government, and the anxiety on their part
to become part of r. Island Colony seems
to have been the leading motive for moving
in the business at this time. We shall only
notice briefly, the progress of this con,royer.
sy until the year l746 when by decree of
the King in Council the disputed territory
was av arded To Rhode lsland
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-14
CHLORIDE OF SODA.

IT ETTER PAPER, fair quality, at S125 per
IL rssnr-for sale by J. r. Ne,r,0s r. Co.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-14
oARPETINGs & RUGS.

Some rery handsome, and good.
beautiful assortment Of Ginghams also Ameri-
can Prints; English and French do super small fg-
ures-Broad Cloths, Cassimeres and Satinets; Meri
no Cloths andC ircasians Book Muslins and Cam
brcs-a good variety Carded and Cross bard Cam
brcs- traw and Tuscan Bonnets-a very cheap lot
of Ladies Corsets, as low as 75 cts. per pair
elegant assortment of Silks. both Plain and Plaid,
cheap, by NATHANIEL SWEET.
je 10Th CIV.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05
ANECDOTE.

Sir James Thornkill was the person
who painted the inside of the cupola of St
Paurs London. After having finished
one of the compartments, he stepped back
gradually to see how It would look at a
distance. He receded so far (still keeping
his eye intently on the painting) that he
was gone almost to the very edge of the
scafold withou! re ceivingft. Had he con-
tnued to retreat half minute more would
have comp leted his destruction, and he
must have fallen to the pavement under
meath. 4 person present, who saw the
danger the great artist was in, had the
happy presence OF mind suddenly to snatch
up one of the brushes and spoil the paint
ing by rubbing it over. Sir James, trans
ported with rage, sprung forward 10 save
the remainder ofthe piece. But his rage
soon turned into thanks, when the person
told him, Sir, by spelling the painting,
have saved the life of the painter. You
were advancing TO the extremity of the
scat1old, without knowing it. Had call
ed out to you to apprizc you Of your dan
ger, you would naturally have turned to
look behind you; and the surprise of fnI-
ing yourself in such dreadful situation
would have made you fall indeed. had
therefore no other method OF retrieving
you but by acting as l did" Similar, if |
may so speak, is the method Of God deal
ings with his people. We are all natur-
ally fond of our own performances. We
admire them 10 our own ruin, unless the
Holy Spirit retrievcs US from our folly
This he does by showing US the INSULT
cheney of our works to Justify us before
God, and that 'by the deeds OF the law
no flesh living can be justified -Ne,o-
York Christian Intelhgenccr
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05
Domestic HAPPINESS.

In the ordinary course of the world, in
that intercourse Of hattery and faIsehood
where every one deceives and is deceived
where all appear under borrowed form,
profess friendship they do not feel, and
bestow praises only to be praised in return,
men bow the lowest 10 those they despise
most. But he who lives retired from this
scene of delusion, expects no compliments
from others, and bestovs them onl y where
they are deserved. All the insidious
grimaces ofpublic life are nothing com
pared with the inspiring smiles of friend
ship, which smooth the rugged road, and
soften all our tolls.
Of what value ere all the babbllngs and
vain boastings of society, TO that domestic
felicity which we experience In the COM
pany ofan amiable woman, whose charms
awaken the dormant faculties of the soul,
and fill the mind with liner energies,
whose smiles prompt our enterprises, and
whose assistance ensures success; who
inspires us with congenial greatness and
sublimrty; who, with judicious penetra-
ton, weighs and examines our Thoughts,
our actions, our whole character: who OBJ
serves all our foibles, warns us with SIM
cerity and affection; who, bv tender
Communication of her thoughts and obser-
Vations, conveys new instruction to our
minds; and by pouring the warm and gen.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05
POE T r Y.
THE SLAVE TRADE.
ny JAMEs MONTGOMERY.

There are, gloomy ocean, q br0theFless clan
who traverse thy banishing wavesl
The poor disinherited ouicast Of man, r..
whom ayarice coins into slGUeI
From the homes Of their kindred. their forefa-
Tiers graves,
q Love. frindship and cOujugal bliss,
= They are dragged on the hoary abyss,
The shark hears their shrieks, and ascending to
= day, .-..@
Demands Of the spOilsr his share Of the psey!
Then Joy to the tempest that whelms them be-
neaih, r'5'
And makes their destruction its sport:
But woe 70 the winds that propitiously breathe,
And watt them in safety to port;
Where the vultures and vampires Of mammon re-
sort;
Where Europe exultingIy drains
The life blood from Alrca's veins;
Where the image of God is accounted as base,
And the image Of Cesarset up in its place.
The hour is approaching terrible hour
And vengeance IL bending her bow;
Already the clouds Of the hurricane lower,
And the rock-rendng whirlwinds blow,
Back rolls the huge ocean-helf opens below;
The foods return headong--they sweep
The stave-cultured lands 10 the deep:
In . moment entombed in the horrible void,
BY their Maker himself, in his anger destroyed.
Shall this be the fate Of the cane-planted isles,
More lovely than clouds in the west,.
When the sun DER the ocean descending in smiles,
Sinks softly and swectly to rest
Mo- Father OF mercy befriend the oppressed
At the voice OF thy gospel Of peace
May the sorrows Of Africa cease:
And the slave and his master devoutly unite
To walk in thy freedom, nddwell IN thy light.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05
QUESTION.
TKilI .sltres qchen emGncip0ted turn
round and cut their masters threats?

| WiI slares qOhen emancip0ted turn
round and cut their masters threats?
I Answer. Not till the course of nature
turns backward. It will be recollected
that Mr. Arthur Thome OF Kentucky lately
emancipated his Ia slaves. Who expects
to hear that he and his family have been
murdered in their teds for this act of hui.
tmanity2 Who apprehends thar Mr. Thome
will ever want friends, in the lifetime oil
those whom he has changed from proper
ty into people? Hear what his son, MI
James A. Thome, of Oberlin Institute
says of this matter:
"A letter from home gives the follow
ing account ofthe scene: On New Years
Day, father went to Reuben, one of his
colored men, and said, Reuben, are you
going to work to-day?' Reuben replied,
It's just as you please. MASTER No, it's
just as you please, Reuben, for you are
free, and in a day or two when the court
sits am going to get free papers for all
of you. Then if you wish to remain in
my service, l will pay you wages Reu,
ben went to communicate the glad news to
the rest, and it ran around the little circle
like fire. They acere all full Of Jog =
After this moment ofecstacY what was the
first impulse that seized their breasts o.
Was it revenge? Did they crv Blood
and spring at the necks Of their master and
his family? Hear one of them saving,
0, wish Master Jimmy (mvselc one Of
their former oppressors) was here to be
wild us when we go up to de Court House
to get our free papers, singing,
Hail Columbia, happy land
Hah this is the voice of nature-the
voice of God--out fthe deep places of the
human heart"
Mr. Birney, speaking Of Mr. Thome,
says, that "for long time, he had been
professor Of religion-but had not-till
the doctrines Of abolition were embraced
by his son ON the discussion ofthe subject
at Lane Seminary, where he was pursu-
ing his studies-given to the subject more
attention, than was usual among slave
holding professors at the time. At first
he thought his son was deranged-and
that his intended trip 10 Newly rk was
evidence of it. He sought him las we
have heard) on the steamboat, which was
to convey him up the Ohio river, that he
might interpose his parental authority to
stop him from going. Something how
ever, prevented his seeing his son before
his departure and there was no detention.
The truth bore on the mind of Mr. T
till it produced its proper fruit-and he
now says, that, he is confident no other
doctrine but that of the SIN of slavehold
ing connected with an immediate break
ing off from it. will influence the slave
holder to do justice
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05
IHE PR1NTER--tu Ertr1r3

Perhaps it may not be amiss to rcmem.
Der the Printer in my discourse. He is
IN very disagrecable situation. lie
trusts every body-he knows not whom;
MS money is scattered every where, he
hardly knows where to look for it. His
paper, his ink, his press, his type, his
Journeyman's labor, his living, &C., must
be Punctual]y paid for You Mr.,
and Mr., and Mr. -, and a thou
sand others that | could name, have taken
his paper, and your wives and your chill
dren, and your neighbors have been a.
unused and informed, and I hope improved
by II: II you miss one paper, You think
very hard of the printer or post for it.
you had rather 60 without your best meal
than to be deprived of your newspaper
Have You ever compliedwith the terms Of
your subscription2 Have YOU taken a.
much pains to furnish the printer with his
money, as he has to -furnish Won with the
paperZ Have YOU contributed your mite
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Comparison ofspeed.-A French scien-
ti6c journal states that the ordinary rate
is, per second:
Of a man walking #.
Ola good horse in harness l2
Ola reindeer in sledge, on the ice. &c
OF an English race horse 43
VI hare -. Z. SO
Of good sailing ship 10
VI the Wlnd 81
vi sound 1893
Of a twenty-four ID. cannon bail 300
Ofthe air, which, so divided. re-
turns into space 1900
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

A fighting correspondent ofthe Charles
ton Courier, says in letter dated Picola.
Ia, Florida, March 26.-"I have had the
awful pleasure of shooting one Indian az
ter an engagement oftwenty five minutes ),
The aactat pleasure of meeting his victim
at the bar of God, and receiving the retr;
buttons ofheaven, is yet to be experiences
BY this murderer. -Liberas0r. - :
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05
GILBERT WEST AND LORD L1rr1 rrnn,r

GILBERT WEST AND LORD L1rTLEToN
Perhaps few events tend more powerful
ly to impress the mind as to the ever-
Whelmlng power of the evidence attend
ing true Christianity, than the fact that
many who have sat down to read the. sa-
cred volume with the view of opposing it.
have been compelled by the force of con-
vlction, cordially to embrace its truths
From many instances of this kind the fol-
lowing is selected as related by the Rev
+. I. Iph. The effect which was
wrought on the mind OF the celebrated
Gilbert West by that particular evidence
OF our Lords resurrection, which was af
lorded to his Apostles, was very remarka-
BILE. He and his friend, Lord Littleton.
both men Of acknowledged talents, had
imbibed the principles of infdelity from a
superficial view of the scriptures. Fully
persuaded that the Bible was an impos.
ture, they We're determined to expose the
cheat Mr. West chose the resurrection of
CHRIST, and Lord Littleton the conversion
oil Paul for the subject of hostile criticism.
Both satdown to their respective tasks full
of PREJUDICE and a contempt for Chris
tranlty. The result oftheir separate at
tempts was trul Y extraordinary. They
were both converted by their efforts to
overthrow the truth of Christianity. They
came together, not as they expected, to
exuIt over an Imposture, exposed to ridi-
cule, but to lament over their own folly,
and to telic4tate each other on their joint
conviction that the Bible was the word of
God. Their able inquiries have furnish
ed two Of the most valuable treatises in IA
vor of revelation, one entitled, "Observa-
lions on the conversion ofSt. Paul." and
the other, Observations on the 1csurrec-
ton of Christ" -Chr. Int.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

:, a resident Of Nova Scotia writes to US
mat one haIt of the townships in the prov
Ince nave no Sabbath schools, and that
,here IS a great deficiency of suitable
books. In the island of Cape Breton
containing a population of 10000 there is
nor enc well organized school, and there
are believed to be thousands Of chiIdren
9 G youth' VINO have no correct idea ofthe
christian rellgion-iS. S. Journal
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05
VERM ONT TELEGRAPH

erous feelings of her heart into our bo-
SONS, animates US necessarily to the exer-
else Of every virtue, and com letes thepol-
lshed perfection of our character, by the
soft allurements of love and the delightful
concord Of her sentiments. In such an
intercourse, all that is virtuous and noble
IN human nature is preserved within the
breast and every evil propensity dies a.
way-Zimmermam.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

A fact is stated in the Louisville A3vo,
tlSer' which strongly illustrates the cror.
ing necessity for making use Of The 49, w.
roads for the transportation of the ms;
The mail for St. Louis and New-Or1sars
despatched from Louisville a few davs s~o
weighed more than ton, The carT;. ~
ofsuch a weight, with any thine ]La =
desirable expedition, would be mex, ~ VIZ VIZ
possible, in the winter months, By rho ,,,.
binary mode of stage trany1 ortation q,
the other hand it cou'd be vbjsked .,}on
upon rail road, over the AI!eghanv> W W. -;
as little difficulty as barrel Of a}3r ~
pork and at rate which would So, a.
private competitions at defancc.-N,Ic.
Weekly Register
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Encouragement TO Mothers. The
celebrated John Randolph once said he
should have been a French Atheist had
1t not been for the recollections of his
mothers love in teaching him the Lords
Prayer" .
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

The Albany Evening Journal of Tues
day says the steamboat Constitution left
that day for New York with one bUnd rod
passengers and six towboats, belonging
to the Eckford, Swihsure and AI6anSS
transportation lines, the freight of Wick
amounted to teoenty: four hundTed tons.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

to repay him for his ink his ,yn.x
press, his hand work and head WOW !, US
- TyOu haze not, 60 pay him Of 49,.
san no more! "'~
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

1"d1@~ EIoqnence. At the time the
french possessed the Canadas, they an,
piled to one ofthe powerful chiefs to cede
To them portion of his land. He declin.
eo the proposal in the following lofty and
Sententlous nner:-" On this soil we
we're born: here our fathers are buried
Gan we say to the bones of our fathers
arse and 60 with us to another land 2"
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Rem000t Of all Restrictions from the
M'ss'""ery Press in Greece. Letters
Just received from Rev. Drs. Robertson
and k1ng; Missionaries in Greece, say
I'VE have permission from the minister Of
the interior to distribute our publications
freely throughout the realm, and circular
has been forwarded to all the Mooarchs
loroioolng them to put any hlndrance in
our way-B.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Nee0 Custom HouseS.-Bilis have pass
ed the United States House of Represent
tatlves, appropriating 100000 for the
erection OF a new Custom House in Ros-
ton. The cost ofthe House in New York,
exclusive ofland, is estimated at $4,000.
ID.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

1t appears from statistical table, pub
lished in the Pioneer, that there are in
Illinois 24O Baptist churches; 1863 minis,
ters baptized during the past year 338
total number of communicates, 674l.-
The first Association was formed in 1907.
ID
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Another = formed Priest. Mr. Bourke,
lately Dean in, the Roman church. is
now preaching the Protestant faith. That
Gentleman quarreEed some time back with
NJ Hale, whose conduct he disapprovcd.
From the conversation of this gentleman,
it will appear that those reformed priests
asserted that there were many of the Ro-
man clergy who were waiting fit opportu-
mites ofqultting their church IL Ioumel
Herald
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

According to table lately compiled
rom the returns Of the twelve district Sy-
noos OF the Evangelical Lutheran church,
that denomination comprises 267 minis,
tefs' |35 congregations, and GO, 26C COM
munlcants.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Massachusetts, Legieloture.-T'he Lee
glsIature closed its long and laborious
session Of lO3 days, on saturday evening.
1t has passed 228 laws and resolves of a
private and public nature, during this ses
sion. The bill taking away the charters
of the State Bank in this city, and the Peo-
pies Bank in Roxbury, passed by con-
siderable majority. These Banks are
required to close up their concerns an the
LIST of April, l837.-Ch. Waterman.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Better Than q Gold Niue.-The TX
cnangc IN NeW-Orleans will BE- butt Of
~0ranIe' obtained atthe quarries in Quincy
near Boston. Beyond all mines ofs;lver
and an g0id is the Quincy quorry-Chris-
tan lTotchmah.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

An association Of gentlemen IN Penn
sylVanla are making arrangements for
manufacturing sugar from the beet Thew
nave sent gentleman to France to obtain
information IN relation to the process Of
manufacturing now pursued with grea,
success there
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

A Church Sold.-Wc understand that
the "a Presbyterian Church ofSouthvark
III Philadelphia has been sold to the Ro-
man Catholics, and the congregation turn
cd INTO the street.-Prcs5Yfrri4u.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

"Ihere has been coined already upwards
OF SIX millions of dollars Of the new cold
COINS. The whole of the NeapoIitan and
French lndemnifcation money has been
ordered home in gold: This will give
i've millions more to be coined and ciTcu-
lated this year Besides adding this sum
to the gold circulation ofthe country, it is
much the most BENEFICIAL mode for the
claimants OF Withdrawing the money from
abroad. " Washington GloJe
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Bank Robbery. The Merchants Bank.
Providence, was entered between Satur-
day night and Monday morning last, and
robbed ofmoneytothe amount of s14s, Gas
The Bank has eferd reward of $4,000
for the recovery of the money. The rob-
berry was"efected BY means of false KEYS
and was not discovered until the opening oil
the Bank on Monday morning,-Bt
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

From correspondent, welearn that six
teen have recently been added by baptism
to the Baptist church at Stafford Con.-B
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-05

Lane Slmtnory-Professor Stow will
leave Cincinnati for Europe, about tn,
hrst Of May, His main Oh, ect is to selcc
library for Lane Summary. That insti
tuition now has 2lOO volumes. 1t is hi:
purpose to increase it to an equality with
the best Libraries in the United Statcs.--It
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-01-21

S19z0ok on the east side OF the Island OF
hode-Island, about five miles from the town
of Newport; containing one hundred and for
ty two acres Of land, Of superior quality, en-
closed with the best and most durable stone
fences, and having a valuable sea weed priv
iege-a large orchard of choice fruits, grape
vines, SC.
The Mansion House is very elegant con-
sisting ofa main building, so feet front, with
spacious wings, and lofty Doric portico, con-
taining nineteen rooms with convenient pam
tries, Kitchens, wine and billiard rooms, and
has recently been thoroughly repaired.
The pleasure grounds are very extensive,
embracing nearly twenty acres, highly orna-
mented with a great variety Of foreign trees
and shrubs, of the rarest description.
Attached to the premises, are a new and
convenient farm house. stable and coach
house, Just finished, upon the most approved
English plan, with harness room. fire place,
&c. Also, barn, sheds, cribs, granary,
poultry yard, ice house, and all necessary
farm buildings.
The situation also offers the greatest ad-
vantages for fishing, fowling, and sea bathing
The above property is so situated, that il
may conveniently be divided into two farms
For further particulars, apply to Richard
X. Randolph, ESQ Newport, or Stephen c
Williams, Esq, SIS WhI-street, NewYork.
| 40 tf1 HENRY N. BRUSH.