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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23
From the Baitimor American.

This twentieth letter of q. Il. q. the in
dependent correspondent Of the New York
DAILY Express, has been received, and
is characterized by the writer's usual spir-
1t. The subject of the present communi-
cation is Switzerland and its freedom, a
glowing theme, well calculated to light into
flame the smallest latent spark of enthu-
sasm for liberty that may still linger in the
bosom of the most ablect slave. He speaks
of William Tell rs he well deserves to be
spoken of, as the libera.or of II country the
people of which are as free and noble 10
their sentiments as their native scenery is
full of grandeur AID subllmity. The wri-
ter regards the modern history of Switzer-
land as being scarcely less interesting than
her ancient, embracing, as IT does, the fall
ot the Bernese arlstocrdcy, the Fribourg ris-
ing of the people, the resistance by the COM
munlty to the petty dominion of Basle ana
the establishment of a new canton under
the appellaiion of Basle Campaguc-the OPP
position of the peasants of Schwitz to the
central government, aud the renovation ot
Naud, Geneva, Zurich and others-all tend
! ing To shew that the present inhabitants are
worthy of their sires.
The author says that he remembers some
years since. in passing through the valley
of lnterlaken, having applied to the Gov
ernor iorpcrmission To the peasants to dance
in the open air. The Governor. then the
agent of the aristocracy of Beruc, refused
to grant the request, alleging that such
meetings were mischievous and calculated
to produce sedition. Now the peasant.
dance when and where they please, and
their only shouts are " "happiness TO our
common country msy the Diet I've nation
al in us decisions and bold and energetic in
| lis resolves !"
From the picture of which the above is
bat an outline, q. i. q. turns. as he says.
10 one which cxcites, as IT represents attempts
To subvert aud destroy the existing state oi
things. lie remarks that the agents of the
crowned heads of Europe are actively en-
gagged in preventing Switzerland from be-
ing land Of refuge aud rock Of safety.
tie speaks of that country as the assylun,
If the indiscrect relgionist or politician, tn,
martyr of tyranny, and the refugee from
popular violence. aud introduces very hap.
pity the instance Of Louis PHILIPPE, who had
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23
From tie Bait. american.
VERY LATE AND IMPORTANT
FROM THE PACIFIC.
ATTEMPTED REVOLUTION OF
chilli

The fast sailing brig Argyle, Capt Cod
man, arrived at this port on Tuesday night
in only ~ days from Valparaiso. The
Exchange Reading Rooms have received
papers to the thirty first of August inclusive,
from which we gather The following state
ment of an attempt to revoluionize Chill.
Information was received at Valparaiso bv
the Chill Government from their Minister in
Peru, that the Ex-General Frcire Formerly
President of Chilly was fitting out an
expedition at Calao, Consisting of The ship
Monteaquada and man-of-war brig Gen.
Obregosa, chartered from the Peru Govern
inent for the Island Of Chloe in the South
part of Chill, to effect revolution in tha,
quarter, against the Government of Chill
and sailed from Callao 9TH Juiy-his fore,
consisted Of about Il guns in cacl, vessel
and about GO men aud officers in bo,b-,h,
men were mostly dcsercr. from foreign ves
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23
ELECTORAL ELECTION.

The Electors Of President and Vice Pres
idert Throughout the Union, assemble in their
respective State Capitos on the first We'd
nesday in December, to perform the duties
enjoined upon them by the Constitution OF
the United States, and the laws made in
nursuance thereof
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23
NEWPORT.
RHODE-ISLAND ELECTION,

As we predicted, Rhode Island has given
her vote for Van Buren, and Johnson. The
majority in the late election furnishes no
test Of our strength in the state. We givo
below the majorities in each town as near as
we can ascertain them; it will be observed
that some of them vary from accounts pre-
viously published. We make our majority
| in the state 277.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

At the Town Meeting held on Wednes-
day last, (H. Y. CRANsToN, Esq. Modera-
tori a vote was passed, referring to the
Town Council, petition from the Asylum
Commissioners for the construction of u
Bridge to connect Coasters Harbor with
this Island, with instructions to report on the
probable cost and expediency of the same,
at the next Town-meeting.
A vote passed directing the usual Town
Nighr Watch to be set immediately.
The Town-Treasurer was directed to
furnish the measurers of coal, saA and
grain, with measures suitable for that pur.
pose.
A committee consisting of X. Potter, R
X. Randolph, X. b. Cranston, Borden
Wood, and B. Hazard, were appointed to
draw up certain regulations for the lower
market, and report at the next meeting.
The Providence Courier of Monday
states that the Grand Jury Of the Us. Cir
cult Court which sat at Providence last
week, found bills of indictment against
John McCarty and James M. Croly, for a
rape committed at Fort Adams, on Catha-
rine Conners. 1t is expected their trial will
take place on the first Tuesday in Decem-
her Ger. Thomas F. Carpenter of Provi-
dence. and George Turner Esq. of this town
were assigned as counsel for tho prisoners
The following Card, sigLed by large
number of passengers whose names we o.
mit-among them we.notice those of sever
al of our citizens,-wss published in the
Providence papers of Monday.
o. A CARD.--The undersigned pas
sengers, who left New-York, on board the
steamboat Narragansett, on Saturday after
noon, deem it their duty to express to Capt.
REYNOLDS, of the steamboat Cleopatra,
their gratitude for the prompt manner in
which he came to their assistance, after the
disaster that occurred to the Narragansett,
which disabled her from performing her
trip to Providence. And they also feel un-
der obligations to him, for hts gentlemanly
department, and polite attention to them,
while on board his boat,
Dated on board the steamboat Cleopatra
Saturday Evening, November IS, 1886.
PrR1opIcALs.-We have received the
American Monthly, and the Knickerbocker
Magazines for November. They ure botl
of them elegant publications, and deserving
of more encouragement in this communit,
than :hey meet with. There are but few il
this town, we are sorry TO say, who are dis
posed to patronise An,srican writers. Thes,
periodicals were established for the purpos,
of encouraging native talent, and W,
ought TO contribute our aid to the cause.
We are requested to state that the mum.
bers of the Knickerbocker can be Furnished
from the commencement Of the present vol
ume.
Trouble at hond.-The Brig BAHIA y
Captain Inglee, which was unwarrantabl,
detained at Smyrna by a French frigate
an account of which. taken from Londor
paper, we published last week, has arrived
Mt Boston. Captain Inglee has formal,
entered his protest against the commander
Of the French frigate. Mr.. Oiiley, our Con.
sui at Smyrna, has also forwarded repre-
senta,ion of the affair to our government
and it will now become national dispute.
The New York Era after noticing the a
bove significantly adds, Andrew jackson
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23

O. Tbe trial Of Samuel Ackerly for
the murder of his wife, by implement, on
or abont the l4lh day of September last,
took place in New York last week. The
jury after an absence of an hour aud half,
returned verdict of-GUILTY.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23

New COin.-The bungling copper coin
of this country has always heen nuisance.
We are glad to learn by the Globe, That it
is contemplated by the Government to issue
three new coins 10 take the place Of the one
cent piece. They are to be made Of "A mix
ture of silver and copper the half cent will
be the size of a five cent piece, the cent the
size of a ten cent piece, and The two and a
half cent the size Of quarter dollar.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23

term of service does not expire until he 4.h
Of March next"
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20 The Military Court of Inquiry in
reference to the causes of the failure Of the
Southern Campaign met last week at Fred
erlck, and adjourned until the 25th instant,
when it is supposed the investigation will be
regularly commenced.
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THE RESULT,

As far as it has been ascertained the re-
suit is as follows:
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AccIDENT.--The steamer Narragansett
broke down on Saturday evening, while on
her passage to Providence about 60 miles
this side New York. She made signals to
tine Cleopatra which was ahead, which boat
put about to her assistance, and took her
passengers and mails. The Narragaasett
was left at anchor.
The n. Y. Times states that she broke
the beam of her air pump, aud was towed
back to the city by the Massachusetts.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02
From the Richmond Enquirer.
MR.. CALHOUN.

The nfuriated politician, like the fallen Archangel
is taking " courage from despair" Bafied in his
attempts calumniate the President for his conduct
TO France, by the brilliant success which has atten-
ded his message-disgraced in the eyes of his coun
try, because he would 60 for that country against
France-sickened and infuriated atthe brilliant pros
poets of Mr.. Van Buren-stripped of all his prcten-
sIons to the Presidency, and thrown into minority
in the Senate ITSELF still there is one bright point in
the scene before him. The Bank of the United
States which he wished to elongate, under federal
auspices is rising from her ashes under the charter
of temporary Wing majority in the State of Penn
sylvaDia. To its revival he is now looking for the
resuscitation of his own party and prospects. The
moment he hears Of its success, he raises his
dard again in the Senate blows his blast his
discomftted followers, declares war anew against
Mr.. Van Buren--and dreams once more of victory
The object of his Wednesdays speech is to revive
his ales-to inspir the Senate ofthe United States
to rally, and if possible to incite own Senators
to adhere to their seats. But it will not do.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02
Republican Nominate
FOR PRESIDENT
MARTIN VAN BUREN,.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD Nj. JOHNSON.

CoNeREss.--In Senate, Tuesday, Mr. Knight pre-
sented the resolutions adopted by the General Assem-
bly, of this State the subject ofthe public domain.
The resolutions were, on motion of Mr.. Southard,
ordered to be printed and laid on the table.
Mr.. Benton, pursuant to notice formerly given
moved postponement of the special order, to ena-
bic him to get up " the bill making appropriations to
commence the construction of certain Notifications
and for other purposes"
The special rules were postponed and the fortif-
cation bill taken up.
Mr. Benton spoke three hours in favor of the pol
icy of a general system of defence
In the House, the Message and accompanying
documents from the President referring to ouI
French Relations were received; and Mr.. Adams
moved their reference to the Committee OH Foreign
Affairs.
Mr.. Get of N. Y. moved that 25 900 extra cop
les be printed which was carried Ayes lI2
Nays -.
The House then went into the consideration o
Abolition memorials; and an irritating and unprof
liable debate the reception of one presen-
ted by Mr.. J. @. Adams Mr.. Polk having deci-
ueu tIat tne I1ouse COuu not nave TeIeTTeu nemO-
rias thereafter to be received to the Select Commit
tee by their vote on Mr.. Pinckneys resolutions, as
it out of their power to dispose of papers not
yet in their possession, an appeal was taken, and
the decision Of the Chair reversed by vote of l47
to Sc. So all Abolition memorials will hereafter be
referred without debate to the Select Committee.
In Senate, Wednesday, no business of impor-
tance was defnltivey acted on. Mr.. Preston con-
cluded his reply to Mr.. Benton on the Fertilization
Bill and Mr. Benton briefly rejoined.
In the House, Mr.. Cambrcleng succeeded in in.
ducing the House to take up the bill for the relief
the sufferers by the late fire in New-York. Afte
considerable debate, the motion to strike out the sec
ond section was negatived: Yeas 50; Nays ll6.
After some further discussion, the question wa
taken on engrossing the bill for third reading, anc
carred.-Yeas 1876; Nays s4. So the bill was OF
dercd to third reading. Adjourned
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

At the time of the Notification fracus, in 1928,
Daniel Webster went beyond all others in adyo-
eating the Force Bill, and in favor Of pla-
cling at the free disposal of the President all the
Naval and Military force of the Country, without
|" limit or specification" to crush his (Websters)
brother Calhoun and his kindred NuIIifers In lS-
35, when there was every reason to anticipate hos
tilities between this Country and powerful foreign
Kingdom--and when most of the Forlifcations along
our coast were either unfinished or diiapdated this
same Daniel Webster refused, on pretended Consti-
tuonal serupies, to vote to appropriate the scanty
sum of three millions of dollars for purposes of
tional defence .-Bost. Adc.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

Mobs in New- York.-We learn from the Courier
and Enquirer of Wednesday morning, that the
peace of that city was disturbed on Tuesday, by the
conduct of two disgraceful mobs, neither of which
had the shadow of an excuse for their disorderly
aud riotous conduct, in consequence of which
the business OF the ship owners and mer-
chants in the burnt district temporarily suspen-
ded and the life of one of the most valuable Police
Officers, Mr.. Brink, endangered. He was injured
by a blow the head, and although alive at
II o'clock OH Tuesday evening, was not expected
to recover.
The stcvedores and laborers supposed their
demands for an increase of wages had been prompt
ly met by the merchants it from fear and not
justice, and refused to return to their duties, or al
low others to do so. They expected their employ
ers to pledge themselves for the whole year-they
of course refused, and in consequence the rioters
assembled in great force, and committed, or attemp-
ted to commit, violence upon such laborers as were
not willing to join them.
Captain Wait, Of the ship England, determined
to protect his men, loaded brass six FOUNDER with
grape and canister, and with pistol in each hand
kept of the rioters.
In consequence of the expressed determination o
the rioters, that the packet ship United States shoulo
not he permitted to sail, orders issued calling
out the 9th Regiment of Artillery, at O'Clock OF
Thursday morning, prepared for actual service
and three thousand ball cartridges were be issue,
to the regiment.
The Journal Of Commerce states that the Burn
/ District was quiet towards night, and that severs
captures had been made.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

The unqualified appreciation of the Presidents
message, by the unanimous voice of the British
press, has been gall and wormwood to the Wings.
They abashed that disinterested men abroad,
have admired that which they at home affected to
despise. Even now when the difficulty is over, they
cannot be brought to admit, either that the course
of General Jackson worthy of the country, or
that it has succeeded in securing payment Of de-
less negotiation, refused to pay. The people of En-
gland have, to a man, admired the course pursued
in this affair, by "the stern Republic" and vet
there Americans enough to seek to cast
a blot one ofthe brightest pages of our history.
Thanks to the people, these minions of faction
as weak as they are inconsistcnt.--N. Y. Times.
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From the Je6ersonian Republican.
WHIG PATRIOTISM.

Mr.. Adams lately said of Mr.. Webster's senti-
menis, {" Sir, for a man uttering such sentiments,
there would be but step more, natural and easy
one to take, and that would be, with the enemy at
the walls of the capitol, to JOIN IN GATHERING
THEM DOWN! ="
Wing animosity is not coi.fned to the capitol.
Senators may batter the capital but Editors would
burn the Presidents house. The Richmond Wing
of the 2Sth ultmo, says, Well were it if the puIlu
ton were confined to that residence, which WE
PRAY AN ACCIDENTAL SPARK OR A
FLASH OF HEAVENS LIGHTNING MAY
SPEEDILY CONSUME TO THE GROUND"
The editor wishes this edifce destroyed. because
the People praise General Jackson instead of abus-
ing him
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

The Hartford Convention and the Panic Sena-
tors.-Afier the last war with Great Britain had
been brought to an honorable close, the federasts
who had taken sides with the enemy all!,he way
through, insisted that it the Hartford Conver,-
ton that had brought about the peace. You will
hear some of their hot heads say now. 1t is just
so with the federal wings of the present day, in
gard to the peaceful termination Of our difficulties
with France they insist that the Senate, whose ma
jorty through the whole has taken foreign ground,
as did the Hartford Convention, have saved the
country, and given peace. Whereas every A
merican now in Europe, without distinction of par
y admits that it the independent stand Of the
President, and the consciousness at last that the
People would stand by him. that has saved us.
The course of the Senate, was the only thing that
made France doubt, and when she became satisfied
that the Senate did not truly represent the feelings
of the American people, she rcceded, and agreed
pay the money.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

A man buried in the snow A man named Taylor
resident Of Monroe in this country was ascending
the bank of Deerfield river, day or two after the
recent heavy snow storm, when drift which he was
trying to struggle through, broke away from the
bank took him off his feet and after carrying him
some distance down the declivty, left him fixed, head
downwards, with five or six feet Of snow above him.
He struggled violently to liberate himself but inef
fectualIy; till his strength failed him, and it seemed
to him, Ivy his subsequent account if the Bit
terness of death was past 1t so happened that his
sudden disappearance was noticed by some persons
who were on hill at quarter of miles distance
help was procured, and after long and fatgung
search, he was finally dug out too hours from the
time when this wntry tomb closed over him, and IN
a state of suspended consciousness from which he
recovered slowly and with great difficulty.
Greenfield Mercury.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

G5>The Special Message of the President 10
Congress- published in this days paper, officially
announces that our difficulties with France are at
an end. The amicable adjustment of this question
in an honorable rmuner, furnishes ground for graf
ulaton and rejoicing. II has been opinion al
most from the beginning that it would result as il
has, Notwithstanding the encouragement which the
French have received, persevere in their prepos-
terous demand for an apology, from alien senators
and the federasts in general throughout the land.
Happily for the country the hellish machinatons
the unholy attempts of the iendish demagogues of
the Senate and their miserable echoes elsewhere, to
embarras the government and prevent an honora-
BILE and a peaceful termination of loug standing
difficulties, were frustrated, and the traitorous
wretches who left country defenceIess in time
of danger and who were willing to join the enemy
and help batter down the Capitol have encircled
themsclveswith lasting nfamy, which shall con-
tinue to surround them until time is more.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

SLighing Ertraordinnry.-A party Of seventy
ladies and gentlemen visited ouI city from Hartford
on sleigh ride, last "Wednesday. Fifty-four of the
party came in one vehicle--aDd queer looking af-
fair it was too. There ten fine horses attach
ed to a box as long as a short mans memory
mounted OH two pairs of runners, and filled with
ladies and gentlemen packed as snug as Dutch her
rings. We thought at first might be the sea SER
pent from Cape Cod bound to New York, and TAX
ing overland journey to avoid the ice. After par
taking of a sumptuous entertainment ut the Centra
Hotel, they left the city in high spirits.
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sacrificed amounts tits supposed to be over l20 COO
They lay in great force about 25 miles from the
town, aud the troops were preparing to sally forth
on them.
All the Volunteers from Charleston had safely ar
rived at st. Augustine, with the exceptions Of one
schooner, which was off the bar.
General Scott had not arrived there Feb. 18th,
but was hourly expected.
night attack from the Indians was every mo-
ment expected, but no doubt existed the assailans
would meet with a warm reception.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

GF~Gov. Ritner of Pennsylvania, in his inaugu-
raj address delivered not three months since laid
down the principle, that no bank ought to be allow
ed to issue bills than its actual amount of spe
Gle on hand. He has signed the bill for reclarter
ing the United States Bank, which authorizes an
issue of sixty millions of dollars in paper, with not
tenth in specie for a basis Can there bc doubt
as to the cause of this change.