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

FRE.-Between I and 2 o'clock, on
"Wednesday morning last, the engine house,
in Frausit- Street, of the Fire Company No.
s, was discovered on fire. The engine,
The Pioneer" with all its apparatus, were
destroyed with the building. Loss esiima-
ted between two and three thousand dollars.
IL is supposed TO have been the work Of an
incendisy. Pror. Her.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

NOTICE.
nROPOSALs will be received at the Office of
II the Commissary Generai OF Purchases, IN
Philadelphia to furnish materials for making ARMY
CLOTHING for the year 1888, aud for sundry dr..
tcles ready made as herr after enumerated, VIII
Blue Cloth, "a wide, died IN indigo, and in the
wool
Sky Blue Kerscy, 6iwido.
Unbleached Cotton Shirting, rs wide
Flannel of cotton and wool, 7-S wide
Canton Flannel 3-4 wide
Unbleached Cotton Drilling 81 wide.
do do rs wide.
Beachcd do "a wide
Uniform Caps for Dragons
do Artillery and Infantry
Pompoons, white.
do scarlet
Hair Pumcs.
Bands and Tassals.
Aiguileues, (white aud yeow.)
Worsted Sashes (crimson and Yellow
Shoulder Straps for Artillery.
do Infantry
Brass do do. Dragons
Epauletls, Non Commissioned, Staff, Infantry and
Artillery.
Forage Caps for Infantry and Artillery
do Dragons
Laced Boo,ees, pans.
Leather Stocks.
Wooilen Half Stockings
Woosn Blankets, "a G'et Longs feet wide, weight
four pounds.
| Saddle Blankets
Plates and Tulips for Dragon Caps.
Infantry Cap Bugles, Plates and Tulips.
Ariillery Cap Plates aud u cannon.
FollIng Axes.
| Hatcllets.
| Drums.
| Wall and Common Tents.
Suappng Knapsaeks.
| Spades.
Worstcd Binding and Cord ofall kindc and Prus.
sian Lace.
(The quantities aud number of these articles will
be determined hereatcT)
Casks and Coopcrage FOR one year, from ist April
1893
The whole are to be Of domestic manufactured
materials. Patterns Of all the required Cotton and
Wooen Cloths and articles, are deposited IN the
CommisSary Generals Office in this city, for ex-
animation. Samples of any Of the WoolleD and
Cotton Cloths will be sent Ia any manufacturer,
application to this Olhcc, (by Mail and such in
formation in relation to the goods as may be de-
sired. The Bootees are To be OF eigM sizes and the
Caps Of frc sizss The sizes and proportions Of
sizes will be stated in the contracts. On the sam
pies and patterns exhibited, the contracts will be
founded and inspections made-and no article will
be received that is inferior in the material work
manship, or that does not correspond in every re-
spec with the pattern which contract is found
ed
The supplies are to be delivered a, the IT, States
Arsenal near Philadelphia, for inspection in equal
monthly portions, and the contracts arc 10 be lul-
filed on or before the Isl day Of July, 1888.
/ The Proposals must bv in writing, sealed and en-
dorscd Proposals." and must reach the Office Of
the Commissary General OF Purchases, on or be-
! fore the 9Th Of January, 1888 Security will be
required for the fuldlneni Of contracts
e. IRVINE.
Commissary General Of Purchases.
Commissary Generals Office, !
Philadelphis, Dec. 9Th 1887
dec 3l-iJs.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

The subject of building new Custom
House is in agitation at Philadelphia.
The newspapers state that petition will
be forwarded TO Congress praying for AT
appropriation for that object.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

A wiid Goose Chase. The sloop of war
Vandalia was spoken on the 18th November
in latitude "a, 50, longitude 70, so, on a
cruise to the Bahama banks in search of
the pirate that robbed the Susquehanna.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

FROM EURoPE-NINI DAYS LATER.
The ship Chatham, Capt Gorham, arrived
at this port yesterday, from Liverpool,
whence she sailed Nov. 4.
From cursory glance at the files, we
can discover nothing of much importance
The cotton market was more brisk, and
there had been very little advance in pri-
ces.
There is nothing from Spain later tbnr
that received by the arrival at Baltimore.
The affairs Of Canada seemed to excite
considerable discussion in the British pa
pers, though the news of the " rebellion >
had not yet reached there.-Bos. Times.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

Ding-dong BeH.-So grea. penehdnt for
public dinners has been evnced by Mr.. John
Bell, that the wings will recognize him ms
their dinner Bell l-Neu York News
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

VEAs BEEN REMOVED from Knowles
y u Wharf 10 the Old StnHd ia Gyen Street, for
merly occupied by Seat my q Tennani; where he
will be happy TO receive tbs orders Of bis old friends
aud customers 10 whom he returns thanks for Their
past fayors and .ocits continuance of their patron
age.
qY Orders lefi ~ sbove--ai his .'alo in Pelham-si
or at hrs house ~ Church-s' will meet with prompt
attention. Passengers conveyed 10 end from the
Steamboats,, as usual
Nov. Ist.--tf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

Capt. Jones has resigned his command
of the exploring expedition, on account OF
i'll health.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

by Mr. Wharton, from the committee of The
Senate, aud made very civil and compli-
mentary reply. Boston CenfiRaL
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13
al arrtr b .

tS~~-<9<<r <r~~SA./
In Fall River on the Goth ult. by B. B. Ssson,
Esq, Mr.. Ira Brayman, OF Fall River, to Miss Ma
ry II. Lawton. of Freetown,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13
III
SHIP R NEWS.
PORT OF NEWPORT.
ARRIVED.

FRIDAY, eth.
Brigs Ton Cringle Barker, from Naanzas, for
Virginia, Burgess, from Pbiladel-
phis, for Somerset SIass in distress, having car
red away :oretopmast.
SATURDAY, 9th.
Schr Caroline, Foster, from Cherryfeld, fer y.
York.
SUNDAY, 10Th.
5loop B. d. Jones, West from New Bedford,
for Prov.-Msry Brown, from New York.-New
York, Brown, fm New York for Prov
MONDAY 10Th.
Brig franklin. Baxter, I'm Boston, for Charles
ton, Is. c. in distress, having earned away fore
and main topmasis
TUESDAY, I2lb.
Brig Eagle, Evans, from East Greenwich, for
folk-sloops Moses Eddy, Childs. from New.
York. for Provy-Victory, Heath, fun do. for do
venus, Manchester, from Prov. for New-York.
CLEARED.
Brig Canonicus, Bigley, Matanzas
Do. Wave, Wincbelf Bath.
Scb'r Concord Coe, CaTdenss,
Do. Branch, Cobbett. Providence.
Sloop Msyfower. Ash, do
Geo. & Mary, Walden. do
Do. New York, Brown. DO
Joseph Brown, Brown, Fall River
Do. Camilla, vsrs, New-York.
MARINE MEMORANDA.
Ship VIM. Eng., Vaughan, Tor Ne~-YorL, was
spoken Oct 18Th. lat 591, Ion 6, I3 days ouby the
Fslconcr, at Boston.
Cleared al Wilmington, Both uh brig Laurel.
Finch, for Bsrbadocs-
sloop Eszl'. wYiie, Of Ibis pcr'. from Baysp5,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13
BRIGHTON MARKET, Monday. Dec. 4,h

BRIGHTON MARKET, Monday, Dec. 4,h.
Reported for the Boston Daily Adv and Patriot,
At market, $50 Beef Cattle, 400 Stores, $500
Sheep, and $50 Swine,
PRcEs- Beef Caltle-We quote extra at 90
-, first quality 25 10 second quality 5 so
6; third quality % a 25.
Barrelling Cattle-We quote MESS 8 25 NO l.,
So NO. ,, so
Stores Yearlinss a To- two year old Is 20
three year old 20 %.
SEeep-Lots were taken a, so, ] 67, SS, . IL
9 33 and 2 S5.
Swine-Lots to peddle taken at Ia Lee for
Sows, and l-2 for Barrows; at retail, 8, 9 and
10
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

Wonderful Presence of Mind.-One of
the coasters iha, ply in our bay, came to
anchor last week off Freepor,. The sailor
who threw over the anchor, careiessIy let
one of the flukes cnlch in his peajacket,
which was buttoned up close, aud the un-
lucky tar was dragged overheard with the
anchor, and unceremoniously carried down
in IL fathous deep to take up berth in
Dayy Jones's Locker. Not liking his sud-
den exit, and feeling that he was anchored
on rather uncomfortable ground, the gal
iant sailor, nothing daunted by the accident,
unbuttoned his jacket, threw IL off, and thus
extricating bimself from the iron grasp Of
The anchor, came back to the surface and
was taken on board with no further injury
than The shock his feelings experienced by
so unexpected an application Of the cold
water bath. Portland Ado.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

NEw-YoRK CATTLE MARKET, Dec, dth.
Beeves-The supply of Beeves in market inclu-
ded 600 head, Of which number 200 were from the
south The quality Of the cattle was fair the de-
mand was more active than last week. 500 head
were taken at from sc a 80, average 80 the 100
lhS
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. This body
met at Harrisburg on Tuesday last. Lew
is Dewart, of Northumberland, received SO
votes, and John Walker, of Allegheny, AZ
votes for Speaker. Dewart wss conse-
quen,ly elected. He is democrat--6
scattering. The state of parties is So dem
ocrats to Al fcderalists.
In the Senate, Jesse II. Bunlen was O.
lected Speaker by the federal members, lS
against II for Isaac Leet, democratic. The
correspondent of the Pennsylvania writes ::
81 am glad TO perceive that the deme-
cratic members of the Legislature have
come together in the very best spirit-so far
from being Ocerwheimed by recent occur
rences, they are more determined than ever
to sustain the principles of democracy. The
word throughout the interior is UNION; and
if the democrats of Pennsylvania do not
render fair account of themselves mt the
next annual election, shall be much mis-
taken"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13
For Sale, or to Let.

A Dwelling-IIouse and Lo, in Spring
fG! street, East of Trinity Church. Any
XII one wishing to purchase, can have 1t on
sk moderate and accommodating terms II
one quarter OF the purchase money paid dpwn the
ma remain on mortgage, and be paid ~
three equal yearly instalInents For further psrcu-
lars, enquire Of WIN :. VO5E,
Dec 9th. No. I24, Thames-st.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

eDA Bushels Cranbeuies.
~O q Bbls Dried Plunbs, Just received and f)r
sale by SHEFFIELD s. BELL.
Dec 18th.
DUCK WHEAT in bbs and half barrels, Just
y received and for sale by
Dec 18th SHEFFIELD * BELL.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

TncreaSe o2,II3 II SO
or equal to 35, los barrels of -four.
In addition to the above, 9072 barrels of
flour, and 1864 bushels of wheat arrived
at Schenectady, most of which came over
the railroad to Hudson, making the total
quantity which arrived at tide water in
eight days, equal to "a, 100 barrels of -four.
l he quantity of -four and wheat which has
arrived at tide water, via the canal and rail-
road within the fifteen days ending the lst
instant, has been nearly equal to one hun
dred aud ninety thousand barrels
1lbany Argns.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-13

Our STArLE.--The quantity of wheat
and -four arrived at Hudson river, via the
Erie canal, during the fourth week in No
vember, was as follows:
Brls. Flour. Bush. Wheat
1864 3s.706
For corres'g period in 1886 1881 26,SSl
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-01-11
Vol. IX....No. l6...Jan. II, 1897

but in vain, Dion ordered his name to be
struck off the roll and then delivered the
following sentence; "Maximaian, be-
cause thou hast, with rebellious spirit,
refused to bear arms, thou art to die by
the sword" This conscientious young
man replied, thanks be to God" Thus
nobIy did youth of 20 years of age, bear
testimony against war.
And as the early christians would not
enter irtothe armies, so when The chris
tian faith was embraced by some while in
them, they relinquished the profession of
arms. MarcelIus was a centurion in the
legion called Trajana. On festival,
he threw down his military belt, at the
head of the legion, declaring that he
would no longer serve in the army; for
that he had become a christian. Il hold
in detestaton," said he, "the worship Of
your Gods Gods that are made of wood
and stone Gods which are deaf and
dumb" and adds, /" it is not lawful for a
christian who is the servant of Christ the
Lord, to bear arms for any earthly con-
sideration." H" was confined more than
three months in prison, and then eSecu-
ted
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-01-11
VEGETABLE BALSAM1C ELIXIR
Prepared BY N.H.Dov~.

E'OR coughs, colds, consumption, catsrh
- Group. asthma, whooping cough. Iunp yer
lungs. eHes' ''O
amphets containing history of the redi.
a''H VIZ" numerous and respectable certificates
""u ample dlr"c tons and much other informs,jcr,
a, company each bottle and can be had at any
OF the agenc: es gratis.
Sold by special appointment by
HENRY wHEELOCK, Brandon;
Also by Boynton & Austin. O,,,,U. H, 81.
monds, Pttsord: B. F. Haskell. corn,cnU;-
aSske'l 4 Wicker, North Ferris6urph: E. H.
AIKEN, Benson; S. H. Barnes, Charlotte;
S. ana BY most other respectable druggists in tho
49, ly
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-01-11
TEMPERANCE.
WINE DRINKING.

We invite the attention of all wine |
drinkers to the following extract of a |
speech, by professor Goodrich, of Yale |
college, before the Connecticut State Tenn
perance Convention
Had | been called three years ago to
express my views of the subject, they
would probably have been different from
those entertain at present. | am now
astonishcd that | did not take higher
grounds. But changes have since ia ken
place, Of INN ediate importance. The in
quiry has shown that the cause of intem-
perance are situated farther back than is
generally supposed. | had widows
son committed to my particular care. He
was heir to a great estate. He went
through the different stages of his educa-
ton, and finally left Yale college with a
good moral character, and bright pros
poets. But during the course Of his edu
cation he had heard the sentiment advan-
ced, which then supposed correct, that
the use OF wine was not only admlssi bic,
but a real auxiliary TO the temperance
cause. After he had left the college for
few years he continued to be respectful to
me. AT length he became reserved and
the next | heard was, he rushed one
night, unceremonlously, into nv room,
and his appearance told the dreadful Sc
Cret. He said he came to talk with me.
He had been told during his senior year,
that it was safe to drink wine, and by that
idea he had been ruined. | asked him if
his mother knew this. He said no. he
had creiully concealed the secret from
her. / asked him if he was such a slave
that he could not abandon the habit? Talk
not to me of sIavery..said he, am ruined,
and before 60 to bed, l shall quarrel
with the bar-keeper of the Tontine, for
brandy or gin to safe my burning thirst
In one month, this young man was in his
grave. 1t went TO my heart. Wine is
the cause OF ruin to a great proportion of
the young men in our country. Another
consideration is that the habits of convivi-
atty and hospitality are now directed 10
the use of wine. Once it was the use of
distilled liquor Teddy and sling, and
bItters were the fashion.
Another fact Breweries are increas
ing, millions of capital, much of it is chan
ged from other uses-have been employ
ed in this business. You have put out
the fires ofthe distillery, and lighted the
fires OF the breweries. But drunkenness
from beer as seen in England is as bad as
drunkenness from any thing else.
You give up your wine, and | will
give up my rum says the dram drinker.
One Mr.. G. said he would not Weld to
thiS-now he thinks he ought, for the
sake of checking IntempeIance He
would not speak for others-but for him it
would be sin to do otherwise.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-01-11

CONVERSATIONAL INTERCOURSE v,r,
THE SEXES What makes those men W."
associate habituaIly with omen, Srrr,;
or to others? What makes that Non ~
who is accustomed &c, and at ease in ;hn
company of men, superior to her sex n
general? Why are the women of Frarcc
so universally admired and loved for II cir
colloquial powers ? Solely because tEtv
are IN the habit of free, graceful, md
continual conversation with the other sex
Women in this way lose their frivolty,
their faculties awaken, their delicacitIs
and peculiarities unfold all their beauties
and captivalion in the spirit of intellectual
rivalry; and the men lose their redanrc
rude, declamato1y, or suIlen manner. The
coin of the understanding and the hearts
interchanged continually their aspt rites
are rubbed of-their better materials 1c!
ished and brightened-and their richness
like fine gold, is wrought into finer wor H.
manship by the fingers of women, than i
ever could be by the fingers Of men,
The iron and steel Of our character are
laid aside, like the harness Of a warrior in
the time of peace aud security.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-01-11
AGRICULTURAL PAPERS.

THE publisher of the GEnEsEr FARMER,
g'atefu' Tor the patronage hitherto extended
20 MS agricultural papers, would give notice
'"s' new volume (the 7th) of
\, He u NEsEE FARMER. will commence %
ne nrst OF January, 1897. 1t will be enlarged
ana other"ise improved, and no exertions sPned
10 sustain the high rank it has attained. 1t is PUB
Iished every Saturday, in quarto form, mskrg
an annual volume Of 4l6 pages, at 81 year,
payable in advance.
The I'd vol. of the MONTHLY GENrsEE FAR.
MER also commenC es on the first Of January. 1t
is published on the first of each month, Is pages
large octave, at so cents a yesr-Seven copies
for $3-T"elv 70, IS, always in advance. All
letters to come free OF postage.
o. Postmasters, and others in all sections OF
the country, are respectfully invited to act a.
agents 10 procure subscribers for these papers,
or Editors with whom we exchange are res
quested to copy the above.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
From lions Waterman.

DIR. GoOD's TESTIMONY. In Good S
Book of Nature, published by Harper and
Bothers, of this city, page 2O9, we have
the following testimony:
" 1t may appear singular, perhaps, that
| have taken no notice of the wide differ
ence which is supposed to exist in the an
tellectuGl faculties of the different varie-
ties OF man.
10 confess the truth, l have purposely
omitted it because Of all the arguments
that have ever been Offered to support the
doctrine of different species, this appears
to me the feebest and most SUPERFICIAL
1t may suit the narrow purpose of the
slave mere hant, Of a trafhcker in human
nerves and muse les, Of a wretch, who, in
equal defiance ofthe feelings and the laws
OF the day, has the impudence to offer for
sale, on the polluted shores of our own
country, in one and the same lot, as was
the case not long since, dead came leon
ard and living Hottentot woman; it NAV
suit their purpose to introduce such a dis
tinction into their creed, and to let it con-
stitute the whole of Their creed, but it is a
distinction too trif1ing aud evanescent to
claim the notice OF physiologlst for mo-
ment.''
l have not learned that the publishers
above named, have ever had to apologize
for the publication of this work, or to de-
fend themselves from any attack on this
account. Possibly the chivalrous south
erners have not yet spied out the above
paragraph. w
New York, Nov. II, I836.
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EFFECT OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
IN ScoTLAND.-In 1893, according 10
Fletcher of Saltoun, there were in Scot
land more than 100000 people begging
from door to door, and all living wit! out
regard to the laws Of God or nan-nur
ders, and every species of disorder, and
vice, and crime, being very conn,o
among them.J At that time the whole rcr.
uIation of the country did not exceed
100000. In the course of 81 Yeas,
such an entire change has been w'cvgM
through the influence of religious irs%lc.
ton, that, at the autumn circuits in 49,
not a single person in all the country
was found guilty ofany capital crime
In the time of Howard, when the ro2v.
ation of Scotland was 100000. On
l44 persons were convicted of car,%.
crimes in period Of 10 years-being on
an average, in each year; while, IN
the same period, in the single ci,cuir O.;
Norfolk, England, containing eOO0}9
persons, (besides 81 transported no less
than 800 were condemned to dean
which is an annual average CT IT,
Hence 1t is evident, that, taking tie corr.
paratlv population into view, mere than
five crimes were committed in ENGLAND
/ 10 one in Scotland. The late Sir Herry
Fielding, W hen speaking of the tftc, Ct
sober religious education on the nor?Is
and conduct cf the lower classes. SAID,
that during the whole of his long adun.
1stratlon as one of the justices Of Rev
street, only six scotchmen were ever
brought before him for trial.
Facts like these need no comment, 70
snow most conclusively the importance &
religious instruction in a national poinl O.
view. EeE
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LAWS OF VERMONT.

AN ACT, more effsctually to prevent gambling
within this Stste.
Sec. 1. IL is hereby enacted By the
Geasrai Assembly Of the State of Yer
mont, That If any person or persons, with
IN this State, shall suffer any card playing
IN. hrs, her or their dwelling house or
other building, for any liquors, or sum Of
money, goods or chattels, he, she or they
shall forfeit and pay fine, not exceeding
two hundred dollars, nor less than ten dol
lars, to be recovered by information or
indictment together with costs of prosecu-
ton, before any court proper to try the
same.
Sec. 2. H IS hereby further enacted,
That II any person or persons, within this
state, shall win any money, goods or chat
tells, by means Of any game with cards, he,
she or they shall forfeit and pay fine not
less than double the value Of the money,
goods or chauels, so won as aforesaid, to
Be recovered by Information or indictment,
together with costs OF prosecution. before
any court proper to try the same.
Sec. 3. lis hereby further enacted,
That Il shall be the duty of the states at
torney in the several counties, and the
grani jurors in the several towns within
this state. in their respective counties, to
inform against and prosecute all persons
who shall be guilty ofany ofthe offences
mentioned in this act. = ---
CARLOS COOLIDGE,
aa~ Speaker Of The II. ofRsp's
7aE'D N. CAMP, ~
Pres ofthe Senate.
Approved. Nov. ~, 1886.
iA4siA 8. yENIsoN.
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MONT TELE GRAPH.

every future Legislature shall be, and
they are hereby authorized and entitled to
receive ten cents for every miles travel, in
going 10 and returning from the legisla.
turc of this slate.
Sec. 2. II is hereby further enacted,
That the act entitled IAN act directing the
mode of ascertaining the mileage Of the
members of the General Assembly," pass
ed Nov. sixth, one thousand eight hun
dred and thirtv-four, be, and the same u.s.
hereby repealed.
Approved, Nov. l6, 1886.