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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

against the people, a contempt of their soy
ereignty, and deserves TO be visited with
exemplary punishment.
Resolved, That the spirit of mobs is
spirit nf indiscrIminate destruction: thar
"hen the press shall! have become its prey
us next victim will be property that there
10 no power on earth so terrible as human
p"ssi"n' unbridled by principle and law. and
''ii"med TO madness BY The syupathies of
crowd and that if we silently and mass
n.y "'ard"n any portion Of our fellow
20 tue power, We shall have no ryb,
c""npihin, when our own turn shall com.
~ ,ee' us rapsclousness and furv.
hesolVed, That in this country The ,,;,b-
'iest Influence is public opinion ,b,, n.s,h.
cannon preva without criminal .,a,h, :,
the public mind; TINT one of ,b,. dary..
omens ofour times, is the iud;ffaran':.,'
"n'ch 'he nation has looked on the triumph,
o' ia"iess iorce; and that tho time is now
come for this people to shake ofr,beir Ie,h.
argy' TO vlndicate the insuI,ed mniestv of
ihe laws, and TO pronounce sentence an
nhprincipled violence, which the rockies,
and turbulent will be unable to Withstand.
Resolved. That when fellow citizen ba.
been destroyed in defending property and
lhe press, 1t is alike weak and criminal To
reProach HIM as responsible for the deed
necause he refused TO surrender his undoubt-
ed rights at the command of his murJerers.
that with equal Justice the biehw,vman
"'"y ,'fow the blame of his crime on the
slaughtered traveller, who refuses, when
'ro"eu, TO surrender his purse and e.
ven u our fellow citizen, who recentIv fell
IN defence OF the freedom of the press wos
driven by the violence which assailed him.
INTO the rash and injudcious deeds. we are
ponnd so to express our grief as in no degree
to screen his lawless assailants from Tho
reprobatlon which Is their due.
Resolved, That the Christian is no, ,u-
thorlzer by his religion to look with indif.
ference on public affairs and that he ought
particularly to be reused by acts of cruel,v
aud violence which degrade our country 70
the level of heathenism.
Resolved, That we deem this occasion
too solemn for the language of passion
thst we have come 10 this place to establish
ana diffuse the principles of order and
peace that we acknowledge our obligation
to cherish IN the community spirit of
mutual forbearance and good will: and
that we earnestly desire, whilst we yipdi.
cate rights of speech and the press, that
these may be most conscien!iousIy exerci-
sed III obedience to the dictates of Justice
and philanthropy.
Resolved, That our affection for our
country is undiminished ty the public
crimes by which it is dishonored that we
implore for it the blessing of A Almighty God
and that we pledge ourselves, according to
our power to sustain it's laws, to give
stability to its union, aDd to transmit its
rec institutions unimpaired to poster ity.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

fic and in the Brazilian station have been
increased, and tina, in the Mediterranean is
adequate To the wants Of the service. The
message suggests the Improvement of the
naval force for the profession Of our own
coasts.
The annual mnil transportation in the
United States has been increased more than
ten millions Of miles within the last two
years. 1t now amounts TO 36, ,22S 1862
miles. The number Of post Offices has in
creased in the same period from 1910, to
IL ,099.
The revenue ofthe Post Office Depart
ment in The year ending on the Both ofJune
last, was 4,l37 ,056 dollars, and its liabili-
ties 3,350,S47 dollars.
II is a judicious recommendation of the
message, that all persons entrusted with
The receipts of public money shall be re-
quired 10 renew their bonds AS often rs once
in four years.
The message further recommends "a
change in the fiscal year from the 1st of
October to the lst of April, strict system
Of regulation in relation TO the Custom
House papers of steamboats,, with view
of preventing such accidents as have lately
occurred, aud .reversion of the civil and
criminal codes Of the Distrc: Of Colum-
bia
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

The Bank, which at such time finds II
necessary to diminish its responsibilities to
the extent of million, reduces its dis
counts n million and n quarter.
The merchant, for the same reason, who
is called on for City Thousand dollars by the
bank, seeks to provide the means by urging
his debtors to a larger amount. The trader
who owes the merchant, calls in more mon-
ey from his customers than the merchant
demands Of him, because he knows That
some will disappoint him. And again we
have a geometrical progression, every cred
itor calling on his debtor for more than he
absolutely wants, from the Government
Bank down TO the retail shop keeper
Here at last would be the limit Of the
reaction, if men took counsel only from
reason and forbearance, and where inhu-
enced neither by selfishncss nor fear. But
no sooner does The pressure become gener-
nj, than the ability of individuals to meet all
their engagements begins to be doubted, dis
believed, denied. Each man who has any
thing depending on h;s nei shbor's solven-
cy, becomes anxious To collect it. The
man Of large transactions and widespread
credit finds bis creditors urgent and his
Resources unavailable. The banks will
not anticipate his means for him by dis
counting The notes he holds from his deb
tors. The money-lender capitalist, the
most iimid as well as sordid of creatures,
admonished by the lowering aspect of the
times, withdraws his means from crcua-
ton, and waits for the approaching crisis OF
ruin. The merchant fnils-his fall is the
signal for the fate Of others, and the ankle
ty becomes panic.
At last, the Banks, unable with all their
convnlsvc efforts to reclaim the money
which they need from a community in
which it is not to be found, follow the ex-
ample of their debtors; nnd the country is
called upon to wonder that the prosperity
of former years has been dissipated so sud-
denly, aud TO curse the Executive of the
nation because a soap bubble has hurst.
4 PLAIN CITIZEN.
Philadelphia, Nov 90, 1887.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13
From the Boston Atlas.

Lexington and Concord" Victorv in
Cd"ddd.-We have received the Montreal
papers of "Wednesday evening last. f29th
ult.) from which we copy the British iyer-
SION of the battle at St. Charles. II is some.
li'ng IKE the account which was given in
times OF yore OF the great victory which tho
British troops achieved upon the fields of
Lexington and Concord in our own State.
Let us review the events of the last few
days IN Canada, and see how far they 90 TO
add to the renown of the British arms.
There were two detachments sent from
Montreal to operate upon the patriot forces
at St. Charles.-One of these detachments,
commanded by Col. Gore, landed at Sorel.
and attempted to make its way along tho
banks of that river to the object of attack.
lhIs detachment was repulsed by the pat
riots and driven back. 1t returned to Mon
treal three days after it had left that city,
with considerable loss in killed and wound
ed, and failed signally in the accomplish
ment OF the great object Of The expedition.
In regard to this, all accounts agree.
The other detachment under Col. Weth-
erall, marched from Chambly towards ST.
Charles, with the view of meeting Col Gore
and making combined movement upon
the patriot forces. 1t succeeded in reach
ing 81. Charles, but did not find Col. Gore.
The patriot retrenchment was assaulted and
carried at the point ofthe bayonet. Uneer-
tam and anxious as he must of course have
been in regard to the fate of Col Gore, he
promptly decided upon retreat upon
Chanbly, from which point he started.
But he did not stop at Chamb!y on his re-
turn. lie hastened to ST. Johns and thence
to Montreal, with all the speed which rail-
roads and steam engines could give him.
1t is obvious from the British statements
that the departure of the loyalis,s from 81.
Charles was nothing less than retreat. If
this were not the case, the speed of their
march towards Chambly appears to have
been most unaccountably accelerated, and
we can see no sufficient cause for so much
despatch, except the pursuit of an enemy,
or the anticipation that their presence would
be needed in Montreal.-We cannot con-
ceive that Colonel Wetherell and his troops
would have hurried to La Prarie as fast as
steamboats, and steam engines could carry
them without some good cogcnt reasons.
That these reasons were favorable to the
success Of the patriots we cannot doubt. Il
appears TO be undeniable that Col. Wcther-
ell was IN the first instance victorious in his
movement upon St. Charles, but that he can
be said to have maintained his victory,
while he wrs known to be retrea,ing tow
ards ST. Johns pursued by the patriots, Is
contradiction which outrages oil notions OF
military tactics.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13
DOINGs IN CONGRESS.

4 quorum Of both Houses being present
on Monday, the 4ih inst, the customary
resolutions appointing joint committee to
wait on the President, were passed, and the
Houses then adjourned. The Presidents
Message was communicated at twelve o.
clock on Tuesday, and the usual number
of copies was ordered to be printed. The
report of the Secretary of the Treasury was
laid before the House on Wednesday,
The Standing Committees have been ap-
pointed in the Senate, and the various SUBJ
jects of the Message appropriately referred.
The Committees of the House were to be
announced on Monday.
The following resolutions, ect., comprise
all of much interest that have been offered.
In the Senate-
BY Mr.. Grundy, a Bill for the preserva-
ton of life on board sf vessels propelled
by steam--read ard referred to a select
committee and ordered to be printed.
In the House
BY Mr.. Underwood, resolution calling
for information as to the instructions Civ
en- to the officers in command in Florida,
and the number of troops of all kinds en-
ployed in the wnr--amended on motion
of Mr.. Briggs, so az to embrace the num-
Der of troops employed, and the whole
expense of the war since its commence
ment-agreed to.
BY Mr.. WIN. Cost Johnston, a resolution
that the President communicate the ca
ses which have delayed the outfit anc
preparation of the South Sea Exploring
Expedition, and also that he cause to
be furnished copies of all letters, docr-
ments and communications which have
passed between the Secretary of the Ma
Wy, the Commissioners of the Navy
Board, the officers appointed to the chief
command, and of all other officers or
persons relative to all matters connected
with the preparation, outfit, and sailing
of the said expedition. And that the
President also communicate the causes
which now delay the sailing of this Ex-
pedition,-agreed to.
Both Honses, OH Thursday, adjourned
over 10 Monday.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

tile and speculative enterprize--is this The
consummation ofthe Deposit Bank system
No: this is not the end. These excesses
of a community, hike the dyeams of the
opium-ester, are too full ofdeliciousness 10
last; and they are followed MS surely by
the debility and horrors of re- action.
A PLAIN CITIZEN.
Philadelphia, November 20, 1897.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

We ore happy to learn, by letter pub
I.bsd in the Detroit Advertiser, that tho
.cbr. Drift, which was reported lost on her
passage from 81. Joseph TO Chicago with
l3 men on board, arrived a, ST. Joseph on
the nsoruin. of The 10th nli. all hands welL
Pgfrls Goa. Sjr.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

The death of benjamin Watkins Leigh,
of Virginia. is con,radicted. u appears ne
wa, seriously III, and his decsase was at
ono ,;mc looked Tor as a likely event, bu,
no b,. an far recovered as to be Gu, of dam
yer.-N Y. Erg. Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

CANADA.-The accounts from Canada
have been so contradictory that it has been
difficult to determine the actual position of
parties. The New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser represents that the royalst forces
have the best of it, while the N. Y. Express
and several other papers consider the move
ments of the royal forces as denoting de-
feat or weakness. We lay before our rea-
ders the lates. intelligence received.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

Among the premiums awarded by the
American Institute, at their late fair, held
at Niblo's Garden, New York, we notice
the following:
Lewis F. Gallup, NJ. d., Newport, r. l.,
for the second best specimen Of mineral
artificial teeth. Diploma.
C. Read & CO., Providence, r. l., for
the best screw machine. Silver medal.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

PHRENoLoGy.-Wc did not think it pos
siblc to produce such an excitement in
Newport rs has been evinced within few
days, on the .nbject Of Phrenology. The
practical proof of The truth Of the science
which has been furnished by the many hap
py hits Of the character of persons exsmin-
cd by Messrs. Fowler & Allen, and the gen.
eral correctness of,heir delineations Of char.
ac,cr, has surprised all who have witnessed
it, and have led those heretofore the most
skeptical Of its truth to acknowledge that
there is something in t. Messrs. Fowler
& Allen have given several very interesting
lectures upon the subject, which have been
attended by large and attentive audiences.
We understand iha, it is The intention of
Messrs. T. & A. to leave town tomorrow
afternoon, uatil which time they will exam
inc the cranIums aud deliueate the churac-
ters Of all who will call upon them a, their
room in Mr.. Townsend's Hotel.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

We are indebted to the attention of the
Hon. J. l.. TnLINGHAsr for a volume Of
Congressional documents, containing the
correspondence of the late William Tudor,
while Charge d'Atfaires of the United States
10 Brazil.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-01-28
VOLUME VII. NUMBER a.

from the Southern States especially would aot "a
Tor il, when tho ps0ts Of their cossoa crops we're
already il process Of rcductioa--fos.al although be
knew that the crop of this year was large ooe,
the proceeds of that crop will Gall far short Of the
proceeds Of the crop oflast year.
MI. L. eaid II vas not only 70 protest against the
psncpes Of this ball that he had risen, but to ask
Of the gentleman in this House Who have the pow
er TO do what they wili-to paes this bi or to de-
feat t-whesher this bill was to be considered \
proclamation Issued BY the present dynasty in the
Government, or ~ . decisive token Of the course
Of measures which We have 10 expect 1t the hands
Of the coming administration. For. he did NOT hes
itats say, IL II 10 Produced party ~eassve, it
will become the Law Of the land; but, not, BY the
aid Of the Representatives Of Pennsylvania, New
Hampshire, Ohio, and Maine. whose constituents
deeply interested in the matter, with those
from least portion Of the South, the bill might
be defeated. But, he that ~ il might
i was the imperative duty Of the House 70 declare
10 the country. At once, immediasely, whether or
not it possible that any bill ike this would pass
Turing the present Congress, Sc.
Mr. L. concluded with few observations on the
tate Of the currency Of the country, which time
loes not allow to be repeated.
Mr.. CROWN, Of Ohio obtained the floor; hut the
'our being late, he gave way to motion for i'd
ournmen:, aud
The House adjOurned.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-01-28

Il 10 stated in the Louisville Journal that fsesiA
dest Houstoa has sesoed certain resolutios Of he
Texan congress, making il obligatory % bin ~
consult the Senate the terms u releasing 0eaaa
Anna and Almonte. The Tsxian Telegraph eos
sains long speech from Mr. Everett, Of jasper. o.
this message, in which the Freshest 70 treat
ed with sosue seventy, and ID which the Speaker
strongly opposes the liberation Of the prisoners.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-01-28

Ma ClAr.-Ths MsysviIlo Eagle ssys:-"ws
are gsated 10 observe Il stated, in Of The let-
tiers cfa Washington Covrespondest, that Mr.. Clay
will psobably yield 10 the wishes Of the people q
Kentucky, and Of hrs posica: friends genesaily, aad
continue in the United Staaes' Senate"
This il excellent news, and will be hailed b. the
friends Of the constitution and the people, through.
out the U. States, with great Grati6cat ion.
Ciocinnai Whie
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

tuAyAMA, Z. ~, July s, 1881
JAMES q. BENNETT, Eso-Sr We sometimes
have the pleasure, in this out place
of seeing and reading that little invaluable paper call
ed the Herald, edited by your goodsclf who cons-
der of the first Of the age as an editor of
daily journal dedicated 10 commerce, arts sciences
and in fact little fun. As am aware that most
managers Of daily, sr weekly papers, consider u
favor TO receive the Of the day from all quarters
| have taken the liberty thus 10 address stranger
and trnst that you will not take IL sm'ss. You can
make such use Of any information you may gam
from the correspondence as you may think proper.
You are well aware that we reside here ~ slave
country but one, ! am happy to say, IN when the
slaves are generally very well treated ana cannot
but express il MS my firm belief that they are better
of than the colored people Of your highly favored
city / may even say better OIL than the poor class OF
white people, in these days Of trouble.
Our canes are coming forward for the next crep
in fine style and we anticipate an immense crop the
coming wear which arc much IN want Of 10 meet
the ex,sences Of our planters. Provisions much
wanted here and would sell at almost any price pay
able In January or February next Isn Sir respect
fully vour most obcdicnt servant. sss
p. 8. As you are probably not acquainted with the
signature person, name above, merely beg say
thu am an American merchant here Of long stand
inq. say of years. and again add that you can make
what use you choose OF the information, (f you
think IL worth your noting) noiexposing Of course
the name.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

II Something new for the ladies. Why u dry
nurse like Adonis?
way 10 hearth-rug like an unsuccessful candi-
date?
were you to see melancholy pig, how would you
address II IN the name Of any other animal2
"ii our pretty readers or their gallant beaux, give
us solutions to these questions?
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

Al Gen Morris snll sticks to his Ks. This
aHectauon OF oid 'hings only kept up ad kaptandum
lculgus-in other words to katch Kterarv ,oanb>rs3
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

AZ Mr.. Sewell Parker, who was amentably kill
ed by an accident at Hoboken, was buried Yesterday
under military honors He was the brother of Mr..
Samuel S. Parker.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

TT When will the General Commttee call pub
lie meeting AT Tammsny Hall We are ready.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

lis MORALITY Dvns 7'-Not q word from the
Evensg Post last night, on the new tack Of the
Globe and Argus on banking Is Cambre,eng
ready to resign'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

Eir The finest thunder and hail storm Of the sea
son. came Oft yesterday, at bef past 3o'closk, p. M
The dark clouds were seen hurying about ., mar
shallng their forces in the west, with occasional sig
nal flashes and muttenng ,hunders. The Heavens
grew blacker and backer, until their whole artillery
burst upon us in food Of fire, water, thunder,
and hai stones. Ina few moments il passed on, and
the queen sky assumed beautiful serenity.
Up town several chmnies were blown down, and
the awnings Of number offs, blown to rbbands.
No serious accident occurred in thu part Of the city
Dswa town. particularly in open situations, such rs
the Battery &c. the injury stained was much more
severe Two large trees were blown down on the
battery and Broad street. and another anc ent oak
was felled by the blast in Trinity churchyard. A
Dutch vessel was dismssted, and many merchan,
ships damaged by driving against the other. The
only loss Of life in our knowledge was thst Of pig
who was drowned in Centre street, while attempting
20 ford the stream that flowed in torrent through it
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

CoReSER's lSorEsrs-Juy 24th-On the body OF
william y. Rsessler who was drowned at the foot Of
10th street. The deceased was nj work on raft
and by some mschance fell into the river. Verdict,
accidentally drowned.
Another on the body Of John de GrofIe who died
Yesterday morning in the CITY hospital from the inu
RES he received when his house blown I'D by gun
powder few days since. His death is chiefly sttrbu
table TO the severe wound he received his back the
time of the accident Verdict-dea,h from the acci-
dental explosion Of gunpewder.
CoRosER's IrauxsTs, July 23.-On the body OF Mrs.
Catherine Monk, wife Of Patrick Monk, No SIS Pearl
street, who died on Saturday night in convulssps BY
the testimony offered itappesred that her husband had
been in the constant practice Of i'll treating her Last
year, Patrick Monk tried in the Sessions Court,
and then fined SOS for his i'll usage OF his wife Last
week he beat her severely and Il Is evident the poor
woman came 20 her death by his brutality. DR. Rogers
testfes that he had examined the body, and found
vera bruises on her head but there were no internal
COMMISSIONS and he did think the wounds sufficiently
severe cause death His opinion that she fell
into commissions brought by the violence Of her hus
band, and from fear OF its consequences
Tbejury gave the following verdict viz That the
deceased died Of commissions brought on by fear Of III
treatment from her husband Patrick Monk.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

II Perhaps there is nothing, in the whole process
Of fashionable htation pretty and picturesque
than the act of dropping very gracefully knee
beside piano forte stool
N. b. To make il interesting, a lady must be seated
upon it, playing and singing one of Moorcs extaric
melodies, such as
"Come rest In thi. BOSOM my stricken dear
a favorite OF the Rev. John N. Maffit.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

y T1r The Argus is annoyed because Mr.. Webster
chooses to travel on a Sunday. IL not this a free
country where free man msy &C, as he plessesa
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

TArrsRsALLs.-The market was dull yesterday,
the horses being mostly Of an inferior quality, attend
ance thin and prices low. A bay mare l6 hands
high all the way from the Jcraes sold for s., not
enough, as Mr.. Doughty very justly observed to pay
her passage in the steamboat. very respectable
bay horse whose owner 10 under the necessity Of lea
wing the city, was bid Oft at s5 A bay horse, G
years old, kind in all harness, and good for saddle,
sold for want Of use went at the very moderate price
Of 46. Another, Of nearly the same description, went
Ut s35. Out Of the whole lot but one horse went at
decent pnce smart, good looking bay mare for
$40. The remainder, some Of which we're better
than ordinary, wen, al from $40 10 SIS.