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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

An Afau,-The following is from the
Nashville Courier-being On extract OF
letter to the editor -
Shannonriile, Aug. i9.-Our little town
was thrown into considerable emotion on
Sunday last, by the absence Of young lady
the daughter of one of our most respectable
citizens, John Shannon, Esq. About ten
O'Clock, this gentleman discovered that not
only his daughter Lucy was absent from
town, but thar two Of his horses and one OF
his neg gro men were also missing. On strict
inquiry among the other slaves, he satisfied
himself that Lucy had abscouded with a
Young Englishman, who had spent several
days at his house, but who was otherwise a
stranger to his family. In company with
Col. French, Mr.. S. started off in pursuit,
and ,bey were both overtaken at 10 O'Clock.
That night, abont 40 miles on their way to
YOUR city. The young fellow calls himself
johnson Smith.-He was taken into custo-
DIV on the charge of carrying away the pro-
perty of Mr.. shannon. but will probably 10
liberated, if he convince Mr.. 5. that his in-
,entions towards Miss Lucy were honora.
bile. lie is at present confined in our jail
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21
ROBBERY.

C. We learn that the Steam Boat
Rhode Island on her passage from N. York
to Providence, where she arrived yesterday
morning, was robbed of gold to the amount
Of s 10000. We understand that the keg
containing the money was placed in the
Captains office for security, and the rob-
berry was not discovered until the arrival OF
the boat at Providence. The robber is
supposed to have landed at this place with
his booty.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Sea Serpent.-We learn from the Ban
gor Commercial Advertiser, that this mon
s,er has made his first appearance for the
season in the inlet between Mount Desert
Rock and the main land. He was seen on
Saturday last, by Capt Black, of the fish,
ing schooner Fox, of Sedgwick. Capt
Black, who is represented as a man of in
telligence and veracity, describes the Sea
Serpent as follows.
He says that he was within 50 yards OF
his snakeship for an hour, that at least &c
feet Of his body was exposed when in mo-
lion, and that he must be ut least twenty
feet longer. The head was only three fee
above the surface-it was precisely like th,
head of land snake and the neck wa,
smaller just below tho head, in this resem
bling the snake family-his color was per
fectIy slack and looked like a porpose.-
When in state of quiet about one third o
his diameter was exposed, and Capt u
Judged that the exposed part was about III
SIZE of half barrel. There were no pro
tubcranccs, but when in motion it answers
the description of the bumps. The Captai
atte IN pied to near him, hut the noise of tn
boat alarmed him, and he sunk and rose
some distance off. II he had had n gun h
could have killed him. He is going agai
Immediately, prepared to give him balile.-
lie has new believed IN the existence
the monster hefore--but is now ready
make an oath to the above sta,emen
There were with him at the time, n ina
aud woman.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21
.S,oniuoton Rail Road.-We stated

NOutngf0n hdH feooo' W S'"'S"
last Monday that this important enterprise
was rapidly approaching TO completion.
We have now TO add, that the contractors
commenced laying the ralls last Monday,
n, the Pawcaiuck river in thus State.
More than two thirds of the whole line is
now ready for the rails, aud the whole
will be graded in the course OF forty or
fifty DAYS. The various bridges are IN
rapid progress, and are expected to be
completed in the mos, substantial manner
at an early day. There can be no DOUBT
but the road will be ready to receive the
locomotives and cars early in the sPr'ng'
This will so much shorten and expedite
the route between New York and tl.ls
city, iha, there will be no difficulty IN per.
forming the journey By daylight in the
shortest days, even il the passage from
New Y ork TO Stonington is made in stea n
boa,s. Pro. Nor. Courier
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Late from Nacogdoehes. The Baltimore
Patriot has letter from the U. S. Dragon
encampnncnt, Nacogdoches, dated Aug. 5th.
The Dragons after fatigning march, in
which they had to cut their road iu many
places, and pass the Sabine and Sulphur
Ford on RATS, reached Nacoedoches July
9Th. They passed through many tribes of
Indians, Caddoes, Shawnees, Cherokees,
&c.
The 7lh lnfartr5 arrived sbout a or s.
days afterwards.
Ger. Gaines, with the main army, is en-
camped on the Sabine, rs miles distant.
The letter adds -
Yesterday was day Of great rejoicing
here, Gen. Houston arrived in town on his
way to the army, had peep at him this
morning aud heard him deliver a speech
he spoke of his firm determination to drive
the Mexican army beyond the Colorado in
to Mexico, or perish-he spoke like hero.
His wound is yet bad, and he is forced to
walk with crutches, and looks badly.
Every day since we have been here,
from 80 to so volunteers pass through or
their way to join the army,-three days
since, two splendid companies from Louis
vile, Ky. were here, 100 meu-ir fact,
there was not day during our marcl, but
what we met parties of 10, 30, or 30 noun
ted men on their road to Texas.-Gen.
Houston mentioned that the army now
mustered near 5000 men, and was fast re-
cruiting.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Maine Ehetion-In four Congressional
Districts, says the Boston Post, embracing
Cumberland, Penobscot and Somerset,
Hancock and Washington, aud Waldo, 1t
is possible that there have been no elections,
although the Democratic vote is far greater
in each than the Federal. In most ofthese
Districts several candidates have been run
by the Democrats, and hence, very proba-
bly, no choice has been effected. On the
second trials the Democrats will undoubt-
edly unite and carry all before them. Fair
field, in York District, and Cilley, in Lin
coin, both Democrats, have succeeded by
large majorities, while Evans, Federal, in
Kennebec and Somerset District, has had
his majority diminished ten or twelve hun
dred votes. The Democratic candidate for
Governor is elected by very great majori
~. Out Of twenty-five Senators the whole
number composing the Sena'e) seventeen al
least, are Democrats, while the House o
] REPRESENTATIVES will consist of twice as
many Democrats as Federalis,s. Maine !,
|, firm as n rock. The Federalists can nei.
ther coax, abuse, or frighten her from til,
support Of the Democracy.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Vermont Election.-The Wings in this
this State have succeeded in electlng their
candidate for Governor and four out of the
five Representatives 10 Congress, but by
greatly diminished majorities. General
Fletcher, sound democrat and a friend to
Van Buren, is elected member to Congress,
in opposition to Mr. James the late member
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

The Florida Var. Letters from Ca~y's
Ferry, September cd state ,ha, with eleven
companies then at the post, there were but
four officers fit for duty the rest were down
with fever. One hundred and sixty men
were to leave the next day in pursuit of a
large perty Of Indians, said to be in the
vicinity Of Newmansville.
Other letters from Florida represen, the
situation of the whole territory as terrible in
the extreme-they state that large parties
of Creeks have joined the Seminolcs-that
Oseola is perfectly acquainted with all the
movements Of the whites-that he receives
and reads regularly the Florida newspapers
that the courage of the Indians is daily
increasing, and the help must be sen. or
the whole country will fall into the hands
of the red men again. There had been
some difficulty about the Tennessee volun-
teers, which is thus stated -
1t appears at first, tina. Armstrong; corps
of 1900 men, was directed by an order
! from the Sec cretary Of War, to be divided
into two dets chments !; 1000 to march to
Florida, forh With, while the other 500 were
to be station I'd in the Creek cou ntry, under
Armstrong himself. Armstrong objected
to this separation Of his command-and,
besides, preferred to postpone the Florida
. campaign till October or November.
In the meantime, he despatched special
messenger to the President, expressing his
own views, and consulting his. A few days
after, and before the messengers return.
some difficulty arose on another point.
Jessup was raising band of friendly Indian
warriors, to be equipped as mounted valun-
teers, and to be commanded by Captain
Lane, as Colonel-and Jessup applied to-
4 Armstrong for six companies out of twenty
of his mounted men to accompany and be
commanded by Lane. Armstrong appeal
ed to his men.
Not man in this whole Brigade volun-
: teered. They would not be separated eth
er from each other, or from Armstrong
On the 30lh August the General Aabams. ;.
This is decisive of their movement. 1t tells
them that
"The time has at length arrived when IL
is necessary and proper that the Tennessee
, Brigade should march to Florida. A saw
, age foe, embroidered by his former success
. has approached within twenty miles Of
Tallahassee, the Seat Of Government of that
Territory, burning and numbering as he
went. To stay his further progress, and to
y punish him for the depreciation he has
: committed, is a duty to which the Tennes-'
}, see Brigade will advance with alacrity.
Public expectation demands the perfot-
nance Of this duty, and the character Of
5 Tennessee requires what we should not
# shrink from it,"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21
u,--;b,, We have heard it stated ,ha

Horribk.-we have heard it stated ,ha I
during the early part of this week French
woman. who had lived in AlIeghaneytown,
was found a short distance from that place
in Girty's Run, a bye way, deal, and hor-
ribly mancled nv hogs, who were. feeding
on her body. There were marks, however
on her body which led to belief that she
was murdered. Her throat appeared to
have been cut. and other wounds inflicted
with a sharp knife. II supposed she was
murdered for some trifle Of money she was
known TO have always carried about her
nsr.on. No clue to the murderer has vet
fcep di.covered.--P PiHs5vrg Mdsnfaet~er.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

RoBBERy.-We copy from the New.
York Times, of Wednesday last, the
following particulars Of the robbery OF
Mr.. BREWSTER, of this town -
ROBBERY IN A STEAMBoAT.-Mr.H IL.
f. Brewster, passenger on board Inc
steamboat Providence, from Newport,
turned into his berth on Monday evoning
about 10 o'clock, having in his pantaloons
pocket a brown paper wrapper, contain.
lug S3334 in Bank Bills checks and
drafts. The pocket Of the Pantaloons
was securely bultoned, and in order to
afford greater safety, and prevent the
paper working out, Mr.. Brewster took
precaution to pia the pocket at the side.
When ne awoke in the morning he found
the pin still in the place where he had
put 1t, and the pocket buttoned as before,
but the paper and contents, were gone.
An alarm was given, and the steamboat
on her arrival kept out in the stream till
a search could take place. Notice was
given at the Police Office, when officers
Waldron, Sparks and Homan went on
board, and for two hours and halfsearch-
ed the passengers, crew, baggage, DC,
but without the least success, and 1t
is feared that the robber, whoever he may
be, when he found detection probable.
threw the package overheard. Such,
however, may not have been the case,
and reward of $500 has been offered.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

The opposition, including the remains OF
the old federal party, says the New York
Times, always make matter OF reproval to
us that we appoint our own friends TO Of
fee. Whenever by accident they have for
brief interval obtained power, they have
for n brief interval obtained power, they
have done the same themselves; but they
continue the clamor nevertheless. No mat
ter; political principles can bc carried into
operation Only by those who maintain them
and that party which places power in the
hands of its opponents is not true TO its own
faith. Argument however avails less than
authority with the faciious leagued under
the whiu banner, and we shall invite, there
fore, their attention to the opinion on this
pont of one who is entitled to considera-
ton. - SHALL NOT" says WASHINGTON
in his letter to Mr. Pickering, dated Sept.
27. 1895, "whilst | have the honor. TO adj
minister the government, bring any man IN
to office of consequence, knowingly, whose
political fenets are adUerse u the measures
which the general'government are pursuing
for this in my opinion, would be a sort OF
political suicide"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

The Galla,in (Miss.) Democrat of the
9Th ult. gives the following annunciation
of melancholy event -
"Philip Duval, of Yazoo county, Miss.
fell in duel with Mr.. Cunningham of
the same county, on the 18th inst. opposite
yicksburg. MIR. Duval was native ofvr-
ginia and had been in this State about three
years. He was member Of our State
Legislature at the time Of his DEATH"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Remordl Of fhe Greeks. A letter from
Gen. Jessup, dated at Tallahassee, August
81, says 4" the principal chiefo of the Creeks,
Hopoeihle Yol,olo, commenced his Journey
westward, with about twenty-,wo hundred
men, women aud children. He will BE-
Joined Mt weiumka by three or four thou
sand more and in the course of two weeks
think the greater part Of the nation will
be in motion"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21
Republican Nom
nation.
PoR PRESIDENT
MARTIN VAN buren,.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD Nj. JOHNSON.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
or Electors of President and Vice-Presl-
dent of the United States, nominated al
the Democratic Republican Convention
held at Newport, on the 22d June, lo3
JAMES FENNER,
OF Providence
JOHN D'WOLF,
or Bristol.
HENRY BULL,
Of Newport.
BENZ. B. THURSTON,
OF Hopkinton.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21
". Y. Com. AdU.

The following are the particulars of the
crime and execution Of sailor on board
the John Adams, in the Mediterranean. II
is an extract of letter from an officer to
the editor of the Norfolk Beacon:
While the ship was refitting in Mahon
during the greater part of May, tragic
scene occurred, which, for season, cast
gloom over all. While the sailors were on
shore to refresh themselves, one OF the men
from some unknown cause was induced to
murder another while he lay sleeping. lie
effected his purpose by hammerng hls
head with a heavy stone. In the end the
idea of having murdered fellow creature
acted so powerfully upon him that he could
obtain no rest until he had disclosed his aw-
ful secret. lie was immediately confined,
aud an officer was afterwards despatched
under the porsonnl guidance Of the mur-
derer to find the dead body, which was
done bv The wretch without the slightest
sign of -emorse. He was tried by the
Court Martial, and was hanged on the lst
day of July from the fore yard of the John
Adams, in presence of the whole squadron.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Great Britdin.-Naiionnl debt, S3,49O,
S96,753. Yearly revenue, S22S,S I9,6OO.
Population, 90 say nothing of c"lonies,)
25,000,000. Army in peace, 90,5I9 men !:
in war, 37S,370. Navy in peace, 6lO,
ships; in war, 2,05l.
Russid.-National debt, $500, 100000
Yearly revenue, $50 100000. Population,
Europe and Asia,) 46,OOO,OOO. Army in
peace, 600,000 men; in war, 100000.
Navy, about lfO ships, and fast increasing.
Fraace.-National debt, $3.50, 900, 900.
Yearly revenue, SI57 100000. Population
$4,000, ,O0O.-Army in peace, 2S6, 900 men !;
in war, 100000. Navy in peace, 800 ships;
in war, 354.
Austria.-National debt, S20O,O5O, 900
Yearly revenue, S52, 100000. Popu alton
34,500, 0,O00.-Army in peace, 272,4O4
men in war, 80, ,504. Navy, - ships.
Prussia.-National debt $ll4,S49, ,44O
Yearly revenue, $50, ,472 600. Population
$4,000, ,OO0.-Army in peace, l65,OOt
men; in war, 524, ,42S.-Ships, under 20
Tmkey.-National debt, $4,000, ,OOO
Yearly revenue, Sll 100000. Population
Europe aud Asia) 2l,OOO,OOO. Army II
peace, $4,000: in war, 100000. Navy il
peace, 30 ships in war, l6O.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Talent What we want in natural abl-
tiles may generally and easily be made up
in industry; as a dwarf may keep pace
will, a giant, if he will but move his legs
liltle faster. "Mother!" said the Spartan
boy. going to battle, "my sword is too
shor,." " Add step 10 it," was the reply.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

The London Globe announces that, " in
consequence of the failure of the corn crop
in the United States, several agents have
arrived at Liverpool, for the purpose OF
buying up flour and transporting it across
the Atlantic. One of these agents is expec-
ted in Dublin"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21
BURLEsQUE ODE TO SENSIBILIT1

Who has not heard what few have seen,
The yellow robes of sprigh,ly green,
Which DER my Laura's shoulders flow;
Lovely Laura, is't not so7
Sweet the rose. when wet with dew;
Lovely Rosalind, adeu:
From cloud to cloud, from cast TO west,
'Tis pun, and pathos, fun and jest.
Swallows warble through the shade
Poor Philander Is he deadl
See, how winter strips the grove,
Signs of sympathy and love.
Celestial ecstacies and moans,
Sighs and sinners, grins and groans;
Girls Of grace, and Ann street bonnets,
Ccla's waist, and blooming sonnets.
Blue.ey'd bellies, and black-ey'd beaus,
oha and ai,s md abs and obs!
Friendships name and Cupid's dart
Charm and rend my feeling heart.
Sound the trumpet, beat the drum.
Tweedle-dee, and tweedle.dunl,
Gird your armour cap-a-pee,
Tweede-dum aud tweedle-dee.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

we cooy the following beautiful lines ffom TIL
Army and Navy Chronicle. The simplicity and ten
lerness of sentiment in which they are conceive'
will recommcndt them to oil.
STANZAS-To s. T. +.
TpY LIEUTENANT q. W. PArrEN, U. q. Al
Have not lov'd thee fondly.
Pride of my cherish'd daysf
Have not press'd three to my heart
With words of cheer and praise
And yet thou art forsakeh-
Alas that il should come
ror IN. music charm of the-trumpets breath,
And the pomp of the rolling drum
Thy gentle eye may brighten,
Some tale of hope to learn;
But when to meet its earnest gaze
VIII the wanderer return
Amid the din of battle,
Thy voice is all unheard
Yet wha, to me is the changing hour.
To thy lowly WHISPERED word
They say that Fan,e's high altars,
With many brilliant shone;
But methinks the pathway to her shrine
Is weary road and lone
Fond hopes too much are scatterd,
Fond feelings torn'd aside;
And vet come not to thy heart,
MY absent one, and bride.
come not to thy presence,
With the voice of hope and cheer;
To light again thy gentle smile,
10 wipe away thy tear.
But through the gloomy hammock,
Iwander on alone;
JOY be with thee, my precious bride,
My beautiful-my own.
CAMP AT TUsKEGEE, Creek Nation, Jul
I6, 1886.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

A New Orleans gentleman, Mr. John
Noble, passing down Anthony street on
Monday night, had his watch grabbed from
him by black woman, who ran into II
house hard by. Seeing two or three young
wl,ite men around him. he called upon them
to assist him in recovering his watch, when
they assembled around him and began hus-
ling him, and searching his pockets, took
out bottle of camphor which they threw
in his eyes, and then stole his pocket-book
containing Sl233. They then ran off, but
being pursued one was caught, and the
watchmen searching about discovered the
money, and afterwards going into the house
i'm which the black woman had fled with the
watch, it was recovered. MIR. Noble pre-
sented the wa,chman with one hundred
dollars, and five dollars each extra when
the watch was found ". Y. Star.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

Almost Loss.-A broker IN Philadel-
phia recently received S27 900 in one pack
nge, which he deposited in drawer aud
went out. On his return the package was
missing. He ran instantly to the police Of
tice and engaged every officer in the city to
find the money. He went to every Bank
aud Brokers oificc, to caution them against
receiving the notes.
Having done all he could, he returned to
his Office, where his partner was seated
unconscious of the loss. The haggard
looks of No. ], attracted the notice of No. 2,
who cheercd him up, by opening another
drawer exhibiting the money safe. lie had
removed it from one drawer to the other for
safer keeping.--N. y. Her.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

1t is said that at Worcester, in the days
of the Rev. Mr.. Maccarty, after he had
commenced his sermon on a Sunday, that
a man with shrill voice seemed to strike
up the same tune last sung by the choir.
The congregation were much disturbed
but it was soon found that the man began
the tune with the others, but by reason OF
having monstruus long nose, the sound
was long time passing through it, and
thus broke out after the rest had done. So
much for n long nose.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

"UsfoN, HARMONY, SELP-DENiAL, Con-
THING FOR THE CAUSE
NOTHING FOR mEN-Should be the ~ofeh-
vord and motto of the Democratic Party"
Thomas II. Benton.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

LEyrTIEs-As the whole secret of mod
eru poetry consists in describing every thing
hut your subject, the following is severe
satire on those nonsensical warblers, whose
lines. in the words of Horace, are Versus
inopes rermm, nugGque ednor@.-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-09-21

We cooy the following beautiful lines from the
Army and Navy Chronicle. The simplicity andt ten.
lerness of sentiment in which they are conceived
will recommend them TO ALL
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-02
Charles Human.

MAS received the largest lot Of FALL
IL IL and WINTER GOODS, he has ever
offered for sale, and at lower prices than
any other store in Montpelier.
Comprising
100 pieces Merinos and Circassians, French,
German and English, from IL cents to
Slipper yard.
20 pieces BED TICKING from II to 20
per yard.
10 pieces TARTAN PL.4IDS, Is cts.
3 bales BROH.N SHIRILN'GS 7 to 10.
3 SHEET'LNGS, heavy,
IL 1-2.
100 pieces Turkey, English and American
Prints, from 10 to 80 cts.
MERLNO SH.4WLS from 81 to SIS.
Black Silk Wells, Fancy Handkerchiefs
Silk Vevets of all colors, Lace, Silk Gloves,
and in fact a general assortment Of all kinds
Of Goods.
October l, 1885. 5tf
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-02
From the ". Y. Courier and Enquirer.

From the ". Y. Conrier and Enquirer.
We lay before our readers to day doc
ument of the highest importance, received
by our express at eleven o'clock last even
ing, it being no less than the long expected
Special Message of the Executive, recon-
mending total prohibition OF French goods
into our Country and the entry Of all French
uessels into our ports! For this very deci-
ded measure, zoe have long been prepared
as inevitable, in consequence of the fixed
determination of France not to pay us the
stipulated indemnity, and we have but too
much reason to fear that our worst torbod-
ings are about to be realized. We repeat
that France does not intend to pay us a
dollar, and that it is our duty to be prepar-
ed for the worst.