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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-12-15

10 o'dcr TO put Our readers right as TO The pro
visions Of the U. S. law touching the duties of
citizens towards foreign powers, with whom we are
al peace, we publish the two sections bearing on
this point. We think them quite as pertinent at
the present mo ment as the Governors Procama.
ton.
Sec. 2, That if any person SHALL within the
territory or jurisdiction Of The United States, enlist
or enter himself, hire or retain another person to
enlist or enter himself, to 90 beyond The limits or
jurisdiction OF the United States with intent 10 be
enlisted or entered in the service Of aay. foreign
prince, state. colony, district, people, AZ sold
Ter, or as "A marine or seaman, on board, Of an,
vessel CT war, letter Of mirquc, or prva,eer ever,
person, 50 lending, shall be deemed guilty of d
high misdemcanor, and shall be fined moi cxcecdln
one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned not excee
ding three years.
Sec, g.. That If any person shall, within the
territory or jurisdiction Of the United States, be
gin or set on foo, or provide or prepare the mean
lor any military EXHIBITION or enterprise, TO be car
| rIed On from thence against the territory or domin
ions of any foreign prince or state or OF any colony
district, or people, with whom the United Stale
are LAT peace, every person, offending, shall b,
deemed guilty Of "A high misdemeonor, and sh, b,
fined not exceeding three thousand doIIars, and i'm
prsoned not more than three years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-12-15

Blanks, for sale at this Office.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27

Resolutions of the tovn of Newport.
At meeting of the Trade and Inhabitants
of Newport, on Monday the Goth Of Au-
gust, 177O.
THOMAS CRANsToN, Esq. Moderator.
Whereas, in the present critical situation
Of America, Harmony and Union in Meas
ures, among the several Colonies, is of Sc
great importance for the preservation of our
invaluable rights and privileges, that with
out them there is the utmost danger OF
their being totally lost:-
RESOLVED, THEREFORE, Tba,
we will cultivate the closest and strictest
Union with the other British Colonies upon
this Continent, and will heartily join with &
support them, in every prudent and consti-
tutIonal opposition to every attempt to sub
ject US to a Taxation of the Parliament OF
Great Britain.
RESOLVED, That we will adhere to
and support the Non-Imporation agree
msnt entered into by the inhabitants of this
town ON the 30th Of October last, so long a,
a majority of the Colonies, who have enter
ed into similar agreements, shall adhere to
and preserve the same.
RESOLVED, That the Committee OF
Correspondence and Inspection be contin.
ued for the purposes of their appointment
and they are hereby requested and directed
upon any breach Of the said agreement, anC
the refusal Of any person to comply there.
with, to call together the Trade and Inhab.
itant. of this town, that prudent aud lega
methods may be taken to strengthen anC
preserve the said agreement iIiyiolate.
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of thii
meeting be given to the Committee Of Cor
respondence and Inspection, for their pains
and vigilance in the service Of the common
cause of America, and Of this town.
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of this
meeting be given to the several Colonie
spon this Continent, who have firmly ant
perseveringly exerted themselves for ih'
preservation Of American Liberty.
RESOLVED. Ths, Messrs. John Col
lins. Francis MaIbone, and Samuel Fowler
be added to the Committee of Correspon
dence and Inspection, and that the maio
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27
MEMOIR OF RHODE-IsLAND.
177O.

We here give an extract from the New
port Mercury of that time, noticing the fire
on the Parade before mentioned.
NEWPORT, December 81"
Last Friday morning, about FIVE o'clock,
terrible fire broke out in a row of build
ings on the south side of Queen-street, in
this town; which burnt with such fury, that
notwithstanding the vigilance and endeavors
ofthe inhabitants, it entirely destroyed three
considerable dwelling houses by sun-rse.-
His Majesty's Custom House, adjoining
the westermost of those burnt, actually took
fire, and was so far given over, that allthe
books, papers, furniture, &c. were removed
to other houses, and the windows and doors
taken out in good order, and the house
must unavoidably have been consumed,
had it not been for the extraordinary activ-
ity of the people in working the engines,
&c. favored by weather remarkably mild
and calm for the season, by which the fire
was prevented doing it any considerable
S"h'"SS'A a hO uhhoppy suuSIeIss ny lHiS
melancholy providence, were, Mr.. Joseph
Fox, Mr.. John Dennis, Mr.. Solomon Mar
ache, Mr.. Eleazer Levi, Mrs. Fry, and Mrs.
Sinkins, with their families amounting 10
30 persons the two latter poor women,
with number Of smaI! children, having
lost almost every article of furniture and
clothing, are objects really deserving the
charitable assistance of the public, and It's
hoped will receive that succour which their
deplorable circumstances require at this
season Mr.. Fox and Mr.. Dennis lost con-
siderable Of their furniture, &c. and merit
the benevoence Of those in affiuent circum-
stances.-Througb mercy there were no
lives lost, though it was with difficulty Mrs.
Fry was carried out of her chamber just be-
fore the stairs were burnt down." 3.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27

part of said Committee have power TO act.
RESOLVED, That the Committee of
Correspondence aud Inspection be request
ed Immediately to transmit copies of the
Resolves passed this day, to the respective
Committees of tine several Colonies with
whom they have corresponded, and to such
other Colonies as they shall think proper.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27

Friday October l9ih, l770, a severe
gale and snow storm; the spindle of Trim
ity Chul ch was broken off below the upper
ball i; several vessels were driven on shore
in the harbor and damaged; /; some wind
mills oil the Island were injured ard con-
siderable damage done to the ferry whnrves
between Newport and Narragansett."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27
Old Tenor Bills.

This year the Assembly passed an act
for calling in all the Old Tenor bills, and
also prohibiting them to pass as currency
from and nfter the lst day of January I77l.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27
RHoDE-IsLAND REPUBLICAN.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY NORM,

yENERMs- 81 per annum, if paid in advance
IL II S2,25 if not paid in advance.
No paper will be discontinued until 2rrearages
are paid, except at the option of the publishers
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding a square
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subsequent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. not marked
will be continued until forbidden. and charged ac-
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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27

The town of Darlington was taken off
from the township of Waren--snd incor-
POI ated in June l770.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27

We here give an extract from the New
port Mercury of that time, noticing the fire
on the Parade before mentioned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-02-21

the North" Sir, you will not, cannot, al least
no'o, effect this last and most cruel experiment
Let us then put this bill quietly to sleep some
where; let 1t Resin peace I'LL 1912 then, per-
haps, 1t may reappear amongst us under other
auspices, and with better claims 10 our regard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-02-21

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 6 1887
Mr.. Adams has raised his Usual row in the
House this mornIns,--and as write ii is at its
acme. do not know, that, before his letter
is closed, may have 10 record The censure,
and perhaps ,ie expulsion, or an attempt there
al, Of Mr. Adams know that a resolution
10 that effect is lying, ready to be offered, up
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-06
70
From the New York Mirror,
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS.

by W. C. BRYANT.
Here halt we our march, and pitch our tent,
On the rugged forest ground,
An!.light our fire with the branches re't
By the wind from the beeGhes round.
Wild stovms have torn this ancient wood,
But wilder is at hand,
With hail of iron and rain of blond
To sweep and scathe the land.
How the d,rk waste rings with voices shrll,
That sturtle the sleeping brd!
Tomorrow eve must the voioe be still,
And the step must fall unheard.
The Briton lies by the blue Champlain,
In Ticonleroga's towers
And ere the sun rise twice again,
The towers and tho lake are ours!
Fill ~ the bowl from the brook TINT gliIes
Where the Gre.Aes light the brake
A ruddier juice the Britor hides
In his fortress by the lake,
Build high the frr, till the panther leap
From his lofty porch in fright
And we'll strength'n our weary arms with sleep,
For the deeds of Tomorrow night.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-06
From the Globe.

1t may be proper to s'ate. as preface to
the followinge xposition that no point embrAc,
ed in it will be brought into discussion in
the Mapdamus case now pending. In that
proceeding, the only subject of inquiry and
argument will be the constitutional and legal
authority the ceurt to issue mandamus in
such case. 1t is not necessary, therefore,
that the public vindcaton of the Postmaster
General in relation 10 the facts Of the case to
be withheld until the point be decided. On
the contrary, the Misrepresentation which
are abroad, and the abuse heaped upon that
officer, make il due to him that the public
mind should be at once disabused.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-06
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07

the boats in the river Ricllieu, and stationing
forces in the only places where they might
retreat.
When the express left st. Charles at z A..
N. on the 20lh, the patriots were in hot pur-
suit. The patriots lost in the assault on the
fort about 200 men in killed-and wounded.-.
Loss of the assailants not known. They left.
behind them two pieces Of cannon, but did
not burn the village ofSt. Charles. There is
no doubt Of the result. The British forces
this side Of Quebec are nearly annhilated.-
A spirit of patriotism and courage is aroused
in the French population. The women are
eng nged in making ball cartridges. and are
as enthusiastic as their husbands and broth
crs. Many of them in advance oftho British
forces, threw into the river all their furniture
and provisions that they could moi carry with
them and set fire to and abandoned their hou-
Sos, rather than that they should fall into the
hands Of the enemy.
An express has arrived, requesting that the
steamboats, be sent to st. Johns immediately.
The Inhabitants were leaving Montreal, and
the Banks of that place and Quebec were for
wardng their specie to the States.
Commd't Brown soys in his letter-"The
troops are flying in all directions, the patriots
in hot pursuit. 1t is hardly possible that
single soldier shall return to Montreal"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07

1t may be doubted whether even the great
victory, lately achieved in New York by the
advocates of sound political principles, is
more valuable than that which, with much
less eclat, hut with almost as important an
effect, has been, nearly at the same time, OBJ
tanned by the friends of Law and Order in
the State ofPENNsYLvANA. BY recent votes
in the Convention OF that State, leveling
Locofoco principes-we dislike the word
Locofoco, but it EXPIRE sses, in its received
meaning, more fully than any other term.
doctrines much more odious than the word
itself-these principles, call them agrsrian,
disorganizing. antisocial, or what yon will,
have been effectually rcbuked and driven out
OF honest company. The first vote was upon
\ resolution proposing an inquiry as to the
mode OF resembling the charter Of the Bank
OF the United States, as granted by the Leg
islature and that resolution was, after full
and free debate, postponed indefinitely
[.Vdiionul h,ieiiigencer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07

The following extract, from an address de-
llvcred by Judge CANoNeE, at the opening of
the criminal Court, New Orleans, on the Gtl,
instant, may be regarded, we hope, as an
evidence of wholesome change in public
opinion to the South and Southwest, in regard
to ducllng and the practice Of wearing dead
'y weapons, which has hitherto prevailed
there.
"'n opening a solemn session, I feel the
necessity equally as citizen ard Judge, to
direct your full attention TO the scourpes
which dcmornllze and desolatc our country ;
you must have already anticipated me. |
mean drunkenness and the concealed wear
ing Of Weapons, the false and unnatural point
Of honor These are the evils would dc.
nounco. Is il possible that in n civilized
country such crying abuses are constantly
encountered? How many individuals have
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07
ANIMAL MAGNETISM

The New York Gazette gives us the fol-.
lowing rs the result of an experiment in
Animal Magnetism. The story is told after
the manner Of tho author If late letter on
the subject
snow Miss d. just lin up your dear little
foot and step with me to Washington. Ah
stop, that will do; what do you see see q
large white house-shall we 90 in Yes
Wei what you see now A splendidly fur.
nlshed blue room. Who is in it? A small
bald headed red whiskcred man, who appears
IN great deal Of distress. He sits leaning
h's head on bis hand, with New York pspci
before him. Who else do you see? An old
gray headed blackeycd man, who now ap.
proachcs the little man and appears to be Of.
ienng consolation-but the little man shakes
his head and hesycs n deep siqh.n
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07

DissIPATION-THE SOUTu-The Mobile
Examiner, in lately noticing the prevalence
of yellow fever in that city, and the causes
which contributed to its increase, gives the
following judicious advice to those who are
wont to lead the same dissipated life in
warm, that they had in a northern climate
To the source here ascribcd, may be attribut-
cd the death of many young men, who seek
the South for employment:
"None but the physically blind can avoid
the scenes Of deep indulgence md general
dissipation, which daily accelerate the pas
sage Of some endcarcd friend to the silence
and decay Of an early tomb. And as gene
ra! rule, we nre fully persuaded that the sup
posed predspositon Of our climate 10 disease,
is incomparabfy less fearful in its consequent
ccs than are those misspent hours and inter-
minable carousas which form n striking feat.
ure Of almost every southern community
The natural warmth and buoyar.'y Of our air,
awnkcns congena feelings in those who re.
spire il; and rs if lifo had let loose oil her
sweets at once, the incautions victim Of his
own imprudence, often lets fall and breaks
the golden bowl, while endeavoring to drain
its honeyed contents al a dranght. And thus
It is, that the evils resulting from a wrong
use, or rather absolute abuse, Of heavens
richest blessings, are but too frequently al.
lrged to The imperfcction Of those blessings
themselves--as if heaven had intermingled
her best gifts with peison."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07

petition, headed by a worthier ame,w,ll
assemble the wise and good, the friends
of order and liberty of all sects and par
ties, to bear their solemn testimony
against the spirit Of misrule and violence,
to express their devotion 10 the laws and
their unconquerable purpose to ma'ntaiH
the freedom Of speech aud of the press.
WM. E. CLAIMING.
The subject appears to have produced
some sensation in Boston, and a meeting
was held on Sunday evening at the Old
Supreme Court Room TO express an opin-
ion thereon. George Bond was Chair
man and B. F. HalIett Secretary. AS
we learn from the Courier, the meeting
was addressed by VIM. J. Smelling,
Benz. +. IIallett, Isaac C. Pray, Henry
Williams, DR.. Phelps, and Judge Sim-
mons. b. +. Hallett offered series OF
resolutions, which were finally adopted,
and committee of two from each ward
was appointed to procure signatures to a
petition to the Mayor and Aldermen for
the use of Faneuil Hall for Friday next
10 o'clock, A. Nj. for the purposes Pc
ttioned for by w. T.. Charming and 9th
ers.
A resolution was also adopted, re-
questing DR., Charming to prepare reso-
lutions Tor the consideration Of the pro.
posed meeting.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07
BANK CONVENTION IN NEW YORK

The number OF delegates assembled IN the
Convention is stated at 135. Seventeen
states are represented as follows vermont
Z, New Hampshire 2, Massachusetts, l6,
Rhode Island S, Connecticut H. New York
81, New Jersey IL, Pennsylvania 10, Mary
land 6, District of Columbia 2. Virginia Z,
North Carolina 2, South Carolina 9, Georgia
1, Ohio ], Kentucky 3, Indiana /. The dele
gates from Rhode Island are named as fol-
lows:
Rhode Island.-II. P. franklin, Moses q.
Ives, Charles NJ. Thnrston, Borden Wood,
james F. Simmons.-5
The following proceedings Of the Conven-
tion have TRANSFERRED: In the organization it
was decided that each State should be rep
resented by only one vote. In the election
of President, Sam' Hubbard, of Boston was
chosen by majority Of two votes over DR..
Brockenborough of Richmond. DR.. B. is
President Of one of the Virginia banks, and
is understood to be particular friend of Mr..
Richie of the Richmond Enquirer. A com.
mi,tce Of one from each State was then chos.
en- to report upon the subject under consid-
Grafton among whom Mr.. James Read of
Boston, and Mr.. Galatin of New York were
chosen. This committre reported on Thurs
day, that it was expedicnt to fix on the first
day of July next for n general resumption Of
specie payments. A minority report was also
presented.
LArER.-The N. Y. Commercial Adver-
tiscr Of Monday, says-"We presume that
none Of our readers will be surprised at hear
ing that the Bank Convention has adjourned,
without effecting the object for which it was
especially convened. The opinions of the
Massachusetts delegates have pre- allied, and
the report of the committee, appointing the
lst of July az the day for resuming specie
payments, has been negatved by vote of 10
states against s.
We copy the following re resolutions, adopted
by The convention, from the Journal Of Com
mcrce.
| 1st. Resolved, That this convention enter
tains n deep anxiety and firm dcter animation
to accomplish the resumption Of specie pay
mcnts, at the earliest period when it may bo
permanently practicable.
81. Resoiped, That in the opinion Of this
convention, the present circumstances Of the
country are not such as to make it cxpcdient
ton Of specie payments.
terminates its present session, it shall be ad-
journcd to meet in the city Of New York on
the second Wednesday of April next, for the
purpose ofihen considering and ifpracticable,
determining upon, the day when specie pay
ments may be resumed.
4 4th. Resolved, That this convention strong
ly recommends to all the banks in the United
States, to continue by proper measures TO
prepare themselves for n return 10 specie
payments, within the shortest practicable
period after the mex: meeting Of the convcn-
ton.
5th. Resolved, That the banks in those
states which are not now represented, be
earnestly requested to send delegates TO the
adjourned meeting of this convention, and
that the several delegates from all the states
be desired to procure all such information, in
regard to the condition Of the banks in their
respective states, as may be attainable.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-12-07
Latest and highly Important
TOTAL DEFEAT OF THE BRITISH.
FT0m or correspondent.
OFFICE or THE MORNING Posr,
BosroN, Sunday Dec. 3, 2 r. NJ.

Messrs. ToPLTFF's have received slip
from the office Of the Burlington Free Press,
dated Goth Nov. which contains the following
letter from correspondent, MIR. Whi,tcmorc,
Of ST. Albnns:-
"DEAR SiR:-The glorious news has just
arrived here, which may be implicitly credit
ed, that at eleven o'clock on the evening Of
the 25,h inst. the regular and volunteer Brit
Ish forces, 1900 strong, made mn unexpected
assault upon the fort at st. Charles, about &c
miles from Montreal. The assault was urg-
ed and resisted with the greatest obstinacy,
and most determined resolution on both sides
until near morning, when the British were
suddenly attacked in the rear by about 1GCO
patriots from St. Matthias fourteen miles dis
tont, who. hearing the cannonading. marched
to the rescue, and came mp just in time to
save the fort, which was about being captur.
ed. The royalists immediately fed in all di-
rections into the woods. with the patriots at
their heels, and will probably nearly all be
killed or taken prisoners, as the patriots, un.
der Gen. Brown, had previously cut off all
means Of retreat or escape, BY destroying all