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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

cal. At the conclusion Of the vocal passage
the organ was again heard alone in the
symphony, and at the close Of this the voic-
es were resumed aenin--solnetlmes In solo
or duet, trebles and altos responding to ten
ors and bases, or rice Uersa-in fgurative,
fugato, or plain counterpoint. Still l could
I've hardly satisfied that there was no deccp-
lion-that there were no voices concealed
or behind the instrument. But the organ
st having concluded the piece, left the or
gan, and gave opportunity for others to
touch the keys. When found that my
fingers produced the same quality Of tone,
all my infidelty ceased. ! believe that II is
possible for an organ to be made so exact
iy 10 initiate the human voice, that The diff
ference cannot be easily distinguished. FL
nally Mr.. Vogt played piece, in which the
elements appeared to rnge, the lghtnings
TO flash, the thunder to roar, the rain to de-
scend in torrents, and the very pillars and
high arched dome Of the minister to shake.
II grep dark, and wet, and cold. We has
tened out of the fempestuous cathedral into
the open air, and pere met by the warm sun
shine of a mid summers day in SwitSer
land
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29
TCoMMuNIcATroN.l I

Ii is truly astonishing that the a,,en-
ton of our townsmen is not aroused to a
subject of so much importance as the pro-
lection of their lives and property from fire.
Where shall we find towa like ours, con-
tanning so many inhabitan,s-so many
wooden buildings, aud fire department, so
totally incompetent to perform the work for
which i, was designed Who ,ha, has been
present at our occasional alarms of fire for
the last few years, aud has not seen the
crowd promiscuously assembled, forcing
doors, aud committing such depredations
upon property, ms their individual svarice or
misguided judgmen, might suggcs,i A,
such time when calm and deliberate unity
Of action is Of FIRST importance, the arrival
Of our engines only tends to .hcighten the
srcnc Of cvafusicn--io command is every
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

CONVENTION OF BUSINESS MEN.-A gen.
eral convention of business men was held
in Philadelphia on the 18th inst. Numer-
Gus resolutions were adopted-amongt them,
providing for the appointment of a commit
tee to prepare and publish an address to the
citizens Of the United States in relation Ia
the objects Of the convention---and the fol-
lowing:
{" Resoied, That the convention recon-
mend to Congress Of the United States to
discontinue the sale Of ,pubIic Iands-to
have the same surveyed and laid off in lots
Of abou, forty or fifty acres each and that
one such lot be- given to each person who
shall cultivate it and make permanent set
element thereon.
That oil persons who shall take up 'hei'
residence o,. such lots, on entering their IN
tcntions at the nearest land office. shall DC
cn,,,led to = certificate of such entry an"
st tie expiration Of Eve yenrs fr"m that
time, slall receive deed Of such Tot, pro-
vidcd they shslf have continued to reside cr
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TO be Cont,nued.]

Wonderful Organ.--A letter from Low
ell Mason, describing the wonderful organ
N, Fricburgh in Switzerland, says;
"The fourth piece was -NoteHo by
IIaydn-a rocol piece. The moment The
Introductory symphony commenced, the Pc
cular style of the inilnitable composer was
obvious. Haydn is always so tasteful aud
elegant ia melody, and SO chas,c and rich
in harmony, that he cannot be mistaken.
Il seemed almost pity that such piece
OF music, reqniling voices, should have been
selected for the organ, and especially as n
piece designed to exhibit the powers OF The
instrument. But when the prelude draw
ing to n close, the organist came 10 the va
cal passage, " hat wns my astonIslinent TO
hear choir, as IL appeared at the time to
be, eommenfe and sing.-lt was entirely dis
iinct from the organ, Which all the while
had the accompaniment.
Tho voices were Enthusiastically heard
lit seemed us if there could be no mistake.
No one was in the organ loft bu, the organ
lists aid myself looked around Cor the
choir removed from one position tn the
other--put my cars close 10 the instrument,
and the key-holes of the psn-hole, aud en-
deasored to ascertain from whence came
vocal sounds--but in yaiu. Mr.. Vogt saw
my surprise md smiled. repeatedly
moved from side 10 side, aud listened in ev-
eFy position moi being Willing so believe.
what Il last proved true. that tI's sounds
henfd were instrumental .onls, anl not yo-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

A New ENGLAND MOTHER. When the
mother of the Rev. Mr.. Lovejoy, who was
recently killed at Alton, heard of the death
of her son, she exclaimed, "'Tis well |
would rather that my son had fallen mar
tyr to his cause, thar that he had proved
rccreant to his principles" Spoken like
New England mother 1t shows that
there is some of that "tirm unbending spir-
it," which gave freedom to these States, still
left to protect it. Ii matters little with us
whether Mr. Lo,ejoy was right or wrong
in his abstract notions. On mere specuIa-
tive questions there will always be "a diver
sitv of sentiment. 1t sufficient for us that
he died in defence Of his own rights, and OF
the press. If ever it shall he our own lot
TO ''shufile off this mortal COLI by violent
meaus-w which may fate forfcnd-we hope
it may be III defence Of this same liberty.
We have been connected with the press too
long not to know its value; and we hope
never 10 make any compromise with the
mob spirit that would put it down.
Boston Times.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

THE ALTON RroT.-A correspondent of
the ST. Louis Republican gives particulars
in addition to those we published last week.
Mr. Lovejoy perisbed IN his third attempt
to establish an abolition press. The build
ing in which the press was located was
guarded by eighteen or twenty abolition
lists, and when the attack was made, Mr..
Lovejoy fred from n window and shot
down Mr.. Bishop. The enraged popuace
then set fire to the building. Other shots
were then exchanged, when Mr.. Lovejoy
received mortal wound. Two other per-
SONS were wounded--the press was then
given up and destroyed.
Another account states that Mr.. Lovejoy
came out Of the house and stood opposite
the south west corner of the building, from
which position he fred without effect seve :
raj times Mt the man ascending ladder
to rekindlc the fire. A man from behind
pile Of lumber on the wharf below, fred ut
Mr.. L.: the gun was charged with two
balls, both of which entered Mr.. LIS body,
near or in the chest. Mr.. l.. dropped the
gun he was in the act of firing, ran up 'n-
to the house, nnd rs he reached the clerk 5
room fell on the threshold aud expired in
stantly. Those in the house now proposed
surrcndering, if the Gre was put out. The
crowd without, ascended, and carried wa
ter in their hats to ex,ingnsh the flames
The doors we're then thrown open, ard a,
the crowd rushed in, two guns were fired
by some of tlluse entering. The mayor
who was on the ground attempting to quel
the whence, narrowly escaped injury
bali perforated his hat. I, is stated ths
Mr.. Lovrjoy on the evening preceding h''
death. had agreed to quit Alton with hi
prcss, but was dissuadcd BY DR.. Beeehe
srd some others.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

The following remarks, copied from the
Providence Herald, on the late riot ct Al
ton and death of Mr.. Lovejoy. meet our
hearty approval; they contain more COM
mon sefse than any other article on the
subject that has met oui observation -
We are among the number, who consid-
er tina. freedom Of discussion on all topics,
is an inalienable right, guaranteed to every
citizen of this republic; and it being so,
the laws, and the executive authorities
should, rs far as practicable, protect every
man 10 its exercise. We deprecate and
condemn all riotous acts, without excep-
ton; aud while we do not believe that any
good citizen will be engaged in them, VIC
would that every offender against The maj
esty Of the laws, might be brought to JUS
tice. and undergo the punishment due TO
such offences.
But the experience of all nations has
proved, and our own among the number,
that, in times Of great popular excitement
the laws cannot always be made instantly
effsctual, and that, generally, the principal
object of a mob will have been gained, and
the mischief perpetrated before it can be
suppressed. We are therefore decidedly oi
opinion, that it is the indispensable duty ol
men, situated as Mr.. Lovejoy aud hi.
friends, nt Alton, not to tempt the popular
fury, and to persist in a course, which j
required no prophetic ken to see, must ant
would end in violence and bloodshed ,
result they undoubtedly anticipated, or they
would not have armed themselves in sci
defence.
True, Mess. Loyejoy and associates ha'
the legal right to proceed as they did; an'
the constituted authorities were bound Il
protect them, if they could. So woult
they have had the right to expose all hun
dred thousand dollars on the bank of tn
Il Mississippi during the night, aud the law
are bound to protect property. But, if III
laws had not an effective force sufficien
to yield sure protection and the loss of if
was likely to he the result, prudence an
humanity would have prevented the meas
ure.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

THANKSGIVING. being the
day appointed by the General Assembly, for
the observance Of the tme-honored New
England festival of Thanksgiving, nll the
F." good people" ofths State, in accordance
with the Governors Proclamation, will pay
due regard and observance to the same.
Let those who meet at the festive board
to enjoy the good things spread before them,
nnd who are blessed with competency Of
this worlds goods to secure every comfort,
bear in mind that there are some of their
fellow beings who are suffering in want OF
the bare necessities of life, and that by cx-
ercising little selfdenial, (wilhout which
there is no virtue in giving,) the heart of the
widow and the orphan, the sick and the dis
tressed, may he made to feel capable of
joining, without alloy, in expressions OF
real thanksgiving.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

o. The steamboat Bangor, Captain
Howcs, from Boston, with about 500 sea-
men on board, under the command of Lit.
MIsRooM, US NJ, intended for the ships
John Adams and Pennsylvania, put in to
this port on Monday evening, for fuel, and
left for New York the same evening.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

More TROUBLE IN CANADA. The first
Blood shcd!! 1t is evident that revOlu-
ton is about to take place in the British
Provinces. A tremendous excitement is
now awakened among the peopIe-who
seem determined no longer to submit to tho
rule of Great. Britain. A friend has loaned
us copy of the Montreal Morning Cou-
rier, Extra, of the 18th insi., received by
gentleman from Burlington, Vt-from
which we perceive that arrests OF the
Sons Of Liberty" have taken place IN
Montreal, aud two prisoners, arrested 81
ST. Johns, have been rescued-und The roy
al troops composing the escort, fired upon'
and. several of the cavalry wounded me
particulars, which we derive from the de-
tailed account alluded to. are as f'llnws'
On Thursday evening, Nov. 10Th, con.
siderable number of warrants were iodseo
in the hands of Mr.. Delislc, the High Con-
stable. who entered Immediately upon 'he
discharge ofh duty, and succeeded !" NJ
restiu. six of the d~Iiuquenis, VIZ Anc,e
O;,.,' President nf the fits dc "a Lao
<,,;enJ. Dubuc, Francis, Fravernier, Geo.
A.. RoucI,s ryilie, advocate, Or. sinard, and
.,.,,,.,,, =, law. named Leblanc. Sever
nj other warrants were mt served, owing
~ the absence of the parties, tor whose ben
ef;s they we're intended. The rrrsons AZ
rested were ell lodged in jail. The crime
alleged against then' is not certainly known.
II Is supposed, however. TO be high frea-
son.
/ At s o'clock the same evening. party
+, Of eighteen Of ihs Roy-i M,nfrvai vnlan-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

Mr.. LovEyoY. The statement in the
newspapers that Mr.. LoveJoy, who was re-
Gently murdered by mob at Alton, was
formerly preacher at Newport, X. !. isin-
correct Mr.. l.. was native of small
town in the State of Maine, and received
his education at Waterville College in that
State. He went to ST. Louis, where he
engaged in the practice of law, and was
editor of one of the political newspapers OF
that city. Up tn this time he was an IN
fidel in sentiment; but the powerful argn-
nents of the celebrated DR.. Nelson induced
him to embrace the Christian religion, of
which he was thereafter an active and eff
cient supporter and precher. He became
editor of religious newspaper called the
ST. Louis Observer; and some remarks
which he made relative to the decision OF
Judge Lawless, in the case Of tue burning
of negro alive for some offence (thc hor-
rible circumstances of which our readers
may recolecD his press was destroyed by
mob. 1t was re-establisbed at Alton, ;ihd
I its history since is well known. MIR. L.
was "A man of large frame and strong mus
cular powers. Add to these, he was in the
highest degree courageous. OF his private
character it is unnecessary to speak, as nc
one, to our knowledge, has ever attempted
to impeach it. 1t is not though, that his
wife will survive the shock occasioned by
his death.
The above is copied from the Boston
Times. We have made some enquiries
and find that the facts of Mr.. Lovejoy's hav'
ing been an infde aud lawyer in st
Louis, were known when he was preach
ing here. He preached in the Congrega
tional Church, as n candidate for pasto
of that society, for three or four week
much liked, as prescher, he did not re-
ceive a "call."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

BANK CoNvrNrrcN.-Thc Convention
called by the banks in the city Of New York,
to consider upon the resumption Of specie
paymen,s, mct in that city oo Monday, and
organized with closed dscrs
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

OPPOSITION LINE.--We understand that
the steamboat Kingston will commence her
trips to New York next week--on Tues
day, it is reported-fare from Providence
"a.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

LAUNcn.-A fine brig, named the Conf
dence, of about 900 tons bulthen, built for
GEORGE ENes, ESQ, by Mr.. William H..
Crandal, was launched from his ship-yard
yesterday morning with all her masts " on
end" and went off in the usual fine style
in which Mr.. c. so uniformly commits bis
Iabors to the deep. We observe that she
is advertised to sail for New Orleans about
the 10th proximo, under the command of
Capt. Samuel Bailey, gentleman who will
exercise sufficient share of prudence to re-
strain his Confidence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

The Buffalo Star makes the following
comments on the result of the late election
in New York -
:" We know that this reverse is but tenn
porary. We know so, because the princl-
Piles of the democracy, the doctrines Of the
administration are the principles of truth
aud soberness, of justice and righteousness.
We know that on the foundation of such
principles, though many falter, there is still
a remnant, which shall grow and flourish,
until ultimately successful We know that
the treachery aud the malice which have,
by the most insiduous means, wrought dl-
vision and disaster, in the camp ef democ-
racy, will meet with speedy discontinue
and the reaction which will follow, must
be sudden and " thoui remedy. Democra-
cy may sleep, but it cannot die, while the
people retain their virtue and their intelli-
oence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

New GRENADA. General James Semple,
late speaker of the House Of Representa-
tives of Illinois, has been appointed by the
President, Charge d. Affaires of the United
States to the Republic of New Grenada.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30, 1887 ,

CoNGREss.-On Monday next the regu-
lar Session of Congress will commence.
The papers announce that the members
are congregaiing from all parts ofthe coun-
Try, and n sufficient number it is expected
will be present, to form quorum on the
first day. We expect to receive the Presl-
dents Message on Thursday morning
possibly we may receive it on "Wednesday
afternoon.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

FmE.-A piece Of an old ropewalk, be-
longing to Mr.. George Tilley. situated a lit
tie to the northeast of Mr.. Whitfeld's board
ing house, on the hill, containing some tar
barrels and quantity of old lnmber, ec,.,
was set on fire on Wednesday evening last
and entirely consumed.
The above formed the principal feature
in the great federal celebration on that e.
vening, and we charge them with instiga-
ting the act, if they did not openly apply
the brand. If any proof is wanting, we
think the fact, that one of their number, the
agent of an Insurance Company offered n
lot Of tar barrels to burn on the occasion,
furnishes enough, and requires no com
mepts.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

The CoURT OF COMMON PLEAS, for thi
County, commenced its November term, II
this town, yesterday.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

mans prerogative of course obedience is
a voluntary act. II is the work Of half
hour 20 apply bandages to the defective
paris of The hose, and even then, there is a
fair chance that the stream of water will is
sue from a part where it is least expected.
Our fire wardens, and other officers, ap-
pointed to superintend at such crisis
where are they occasionally one may he
identified by his badge Of Office but he, so
far from quelling the confusion. and regu-
lating and directing the operations of the
crowd, only tends to add ridicule to the
scene, by using some unwarrantable means
TO enforce that obedience and respect which
is due to the dignity of his vocation. These
are facts which observation will confirm
they are evils too, which call loudly for re-
dress. The remedy is easy. and | hold j
to he moral duty binding upon every mar
to use his exertions to effect change. On'
would think that motives of nyarice
The protection Of property, would be suf
6cicnt stimulant to arouse the attention o
our townsmen to the subject but | woul'
appeal to the finer feelings ofhumanIty, ant
point to the numerous instances wher'
whole families have fallen victims to the de
vastating flames. Will not our citizen
then, give the subject dispassionate con
,ideration, and see if there is not an cas-
remedy! VOA RAIioNlo.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

No pen can possibly pourtray the beauty,
The elegance and grace, and yet the fresh
ness and miIdness will, which these sons of
the forest enacted their debut in the spIen-
did Hall of the President, and those only
who were present with the writer of this nr-
tcle, can ever form an idea of the beauty
of the scene.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-29

VISIT OF INDIANS TO THE PREsIDEsr.-It
is seldom (says the New York Evening
Post,) we find letter in an opposition pa
per like the one we copy below from Wash.
ington, that is not crowded with political
disquisition, and its style will commend it.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-26

FATAL AccIpEHr-The Elkton Md Courier mem
tens fatal occurrence that took place on the rail-
road in that vicinity, on Friday. II appears that
body Of sailors shipped for the United States service
came in the railroad cars from Newcastle, on ina,
day and that while the were in progress one OF
the sailors supposed be under the influence OF Il,
quor mmudeniy jumped from his seat, and his head
striking the track his skull was so badly fractured
by the fall, as TO occasion instant death.
The weather within few days past has been sucn
as to promote vegetation to surprising extent anu
furnish good reason to hope for, al all events par
tial restoration of the crops in our neghoorhood.-
AS for the crops that have been set tins spring, we
should infer that the prospect is emnenty cneerh Il
and helds out the assurance that IN them we shai
have ample amends for the smaness OF return III
those which have had to contend with the severity
wner--Bait American.
ApcrscE OF MISp-A gentleman wanting to ge
ten dollar note exchanged, yesterday, called up
dozen of his friends the bar Of coffee house t.
drink while the liq nor was preparing, he commenced
biting at the corner Of the note, and before he haC
occasion TO offer it. he had swallowed the whole.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-26
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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-26
TIlE EYE

AR ELLIOTT, OccuIs' Professor of the Anatomy and
~ the H.asa "a anyded a,ten
Eurcpe and the bcst Smith of the
Medical College Of 0towth thc and success
DR. that he
cse and cronc desscs OF the wheni
in OF brd whom he ates
for Coferacf Corecfomfa and Enfropfunn
SPECTACLES.-nr Es ratert, hcaUtifu transparent me
dunn Spectacle Gases having thc peculiar Property o Keeping
the eye perfectly COO. giving immediate ard ease and
D. s. will hnsn adusth Glasses, suit the particular DC
D, bees 10 state thai attends 10 diseases cfhc and
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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-26

ZlO8GB tSeA
Roses, roses let US seek,
Where the insects trip;
Roses, fair as Jessy's cheek,
Sweet as Jessy's lip.
Roses, roses! blushing aowers'
Born for earth delight
Who would hate a world like ours
Where are things 30 bright
Roses, roses. biashing bright
We were fair al morn;
When sought We in the nigh''
There alone the thorn'
Roses, roses. p srishea flowers!
Only born TO fail
Who would love worl: like ours,
Where are thins = 80 rail-
Yes our liie-the common cry
Has the roses day;
Many sweet, and many sigh,
And then to fade away.
Roses. strew them on my tomb,
Ys that wander by;
Like me living, If they bloom,
Like me--if they die.