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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25
From the Boston Atlas Of Thursday last.
Great Meeting at Fancuil
Hall.

/ An assembly of the citizens Of Boston wa:
held yesterday at Faneuil Hall, at % O'Clock
in the morning, TO receive the report of I
committee appointed the preceding evenin:
at u meeting at City Hall, to consider tn,
propriety Of complying with the Posi- Offic,
Specie Circular. The officers appointed wcr'
! BENJAMIN A. GOULD as Chairman, and ADAM
w. THAxrER, in. as Secretary.
The Hall was crowded ut an early hour
Though there had been no published notice
the People thronged spontaneously to the
sacred walls of old Faneuil--walls that have
echoed for half century with the language
of Patriots and the appreciation Of Freemen.
We have never witnessed an excitement so
intense and universal. Grey headed mcn--
men whose feelings agc has tempered, aud
whose blood Time has cooled-glowcd and
burned with the pervadine indignation.
! The report of the committee, which con.
sisted of Charles w. Cartwright, Ozias Good
win, Horace Scuddcr, Zebedee Cook Jr.
William Sturgis, Benjamin Rich, Charles
fIenshaw, James Read, Albert Fearing, and
Henry +. Baker, was presented by ZEBEDEE
Cook Jr. ESQ. We think it proper to state
that the name Of Mr. Charles Henshaw, was
originally upon the committee: but was
Withdrawn Mt his request, in consideration ol
the fact that he is director of one of the De-
posite Banks. So searching is the tyranny
now exercised by the ruffans who Oppress
us, TINT Mr.. Henshaw did not DARE to suffer
his name to be used on the committee, from
well founded apprehension that the circum'
stance would be seized upon by the Govern
ment as a sufficient reason for harrassing and
depressing the Bank of which he is direc-
tor.
The report rcciisd the circumstances Of
the issue Of the Circuar-and commented on
the prevailing arrangement Of the times: and
concluded with a series Of resolutions, ,declar-
ing that the execution Of the Post Office Cir
cular would he oppressive, exacting and i'm
practicable; that it would be resisted "peace-
ably" If it were possible, "forcibly" If Il were
neccssary-at any rate that j, should be AT,
ALL HAZARDS REsIsTED.
These resolutions were interrupted with
long and loud acclsmatons Of applause
The assembled citizens were ready for their
immediate adoption. At this moment GEoRer
BoND Esq. addressed the Chair. II was with
extreme reluctance, he said, that he present .
ed himself to the meeting, but he felt imper-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25
From the N. Y. Com. Adv. Of Thursday last.
MEETING OF THE MERCHANTS.

| NEE lNG Of ii II MEhInfIN ~.
! There was meeting of the merchants at
one o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the Ex-
change, to hear the report of Mr. Swartwont
the collector, who had returned from Wash
ington early in the morning, whittier he had
been to demonstrate against the suicidal
course Of the g,.crnmcnt. The collector
was loudly cheered on presenting himself Ia
the meeting, of the proceedings nt which the
/ following Is the official account
I At very numerous public meeting of Mer-
/ chants convened at the Merchants Exchange,
| this day, at r. NJ. to receive a conInunica-
ton from Samuel Swartwout, collector Of this
port.
| The collector proceeded to give succinct
statement Of his interview with the officers
of the government. 1t was stated by him that,
on the receipt OF orders from the treasury. to
require payment in specie, for bonds and cash
duties ut the custom house he Immediately
repaired to Washington, for the purpose of
demonstrating against such order, and of cx
planning the impraciicnbilny Of enforcing it,
during the existing financial cmbarrnssments,
resulting from the suspension Of specie pay
mcnt by the depositc, and other banks Of this
city.
Finding that the Secretary Of the Trcasu-
ry considered himself restricted by existing
laws from varying that order, no alternative
was left to the collector. but to suggest that
he would, with the knowledge Of the presi-
dent aud the secretary of the treasury, con-
time TO receive payments at the custom
house as heretofore, in current bank notes,
exercising sound discretion in relation
thereto.
/ This suggestion not being acccdcd to, he
(Mr. s. determined, notwithstanding, forth
with TO return to the city, and TO obtain from
his fcllow-ci,izens their support in pursuing
the course above suggested; and he trusted
that il would meet with the approval of the
whole city and of the country; and he dcclar-
ed that he was willing to throw himself upon
Congress for justification in adopting this
measure.
Mr.. Swartwout having retired, the meet
ing was organized by The appointment ot
JAMES &. KING, Chairman, and JOHN A.
STEVENS, Secretary. And upon motion,
it was unanimously
! Resolred, That the thanks Of this meeting
be presented to Samuel Swartwout, Collec-
tor of the port Of New York, for his prompt
and jealous services Just rendered in behalf
Of the merchants Of this city
/ RESOLVED, ,Tha, The proceedings ofthis meet.
ing be published.
Il JAMES G. KING, Chairman.
Il JOnN A. STEVENS, Secretary.
"NEw YoRx, May IL.
"Sir-We have much pessure,i in conforIni.
ty with the instructions Of u very numerous
public meeting of merchants, held this day al
the Merchants Exchange, in transmitting to-
you a copy Of Il resolution Of thanks, unani-
mously adopted thereat.
We beg leave to assure you Of our person
al qualification, on being made the organ OF
this communication.
Respectfully, your ob't scrv'ts
(Sipncd) JAMES G. KING. Chairman.
JOHN A. STEVENS. Src'y.
To SAML. SwARrwoUr, Esq. Collector of the
port of New York.
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GUARDIANS NOTICE.

vI'IlE undersigned hereby gives notice, that
he has been appointed Guardian to the
persons and estates of Martha &. aud Cathe-
rine Weaver. minors of fourteen wears of age
and upwards, and daughters Of Solomon G
Weaver, deceased, and has given bond &c.
cording to law, and he hereby calls upon all
persons having demands against said wards
to exhibit them to him within six months
from the dae' hereof. and those indebted to
make immediate payment, to
X. b. CRANsToN, Guardian.
Newport, April IL, lS37.-6w.
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GUARDIANS NOTICE.

VyNHE Undersigned having been appointed
T. by the Hon. Court of Probate for the
town of Newport, Guardian of the persons
aud Eslates of Charlotte, George Henry,
William James, and Ann Elizabeth Eldredgc,
minors, children and heirs at law of Henry
Eldredge, late of said Newport, mariner, de-
ceased, requests all persons having claims
against the Estates of said minors, to present
the same within six months from the date
hereof. SARAH ELDREDGE, Guar1l'm
Newport, April Sd, 1897.
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True copy-witness,
HENRY BOWEN, Stc'vy
AN ACT relative to the issuing Of Po
Notes by the Banks in this State.

AN ACT relative to the issuing Of Pos,
Notes by the Banks in this State.
BE II enacted by the General .4ssembiy, as
)olio,cs:-It shall be lawful for any ncorpor-
ated Bank in this State to issue Post notes
to an amount not exceeding ne-fourth part
Of the capital Of such Bank actually paid IN,
payable at any time not exceeding one year
from the day Of the passage Of this act; and
bearing an interest Of not less than five, nor
exceeding six per cent per annum; and of u
denomination not less than one hundred dol.
lars.
Sec. 9. 1t shall be lawful for any Bank to
loan such Pos, Notes, upon promissory notes
or other obligations payable at future day
certain, and to charge for such loans interest
at the rate Of six per cent. per annun'; and
such charge shall not be deemed an infrac-
;on Of the charter Of such bank, or Of any
existing law: Provided however, that the pro-
visions Of this act shall not constitute any
exception to the provisions Of the third Sec
ton Of an act entitled an act to regulate pro-
cess against banks, and for other purposes
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.4dminisfrnfor's .Nniice.

ITNHE subscriber hereby gives notice tla!
l. he has been appointed Administrator de
bonis non on the Estate Of John e. Edston,
late Of Newport, deceased, and having given
bond according to law, requests all persons
having demands against said estate to pre-.
sent them for settlement, and those indebted
tn make immediate payment to
may II. RUSSELL CLARKE. Admir-.
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GU.4RDLA.N,.S NOTICE.

VV>lIE subscriber having been appointed by
u the Hon. Court Of Probate, of the town
OF Middlctown, Guardian on the person and
Estate of John q. Smith, minor, son Of Jona-
than Smith. dec. of said Mddletown, and hav,
ing accepted said trust and given bonds ac-
cording to law, hereby gives notice to all per-
sons having claims against the said John to
present them for settlement. and all indebted
To adjust the same without delay.
April q. GARDNER SMIrH. Cnaraian.
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Court Of ProLcie, .Ntwport, May Isl, 1897.

Court Of Probate, .Ntwport, May Isl, 1897.
A N Instrument of writing, purporting TO be
"A the Last Will and Testament of Benz.
I.awton, late Of Newport, dec. was presented
for probate &c:
II is ordered, that the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred to a Court
ofProbate, to be holden at the State House in
Newport, OH the first Monday in June next
at 9 o'clock a. m. and that previous notice
be given by publishing copy Of this order
three several times in the Herald ofhe Times,
for all persons interested to appear at said
time and place and be heard.
A true copy-witness:
b. b. IIowLAND, Pro. elk.
May g.
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ErecuiO,.'s Notice

vV>HE subscribers having been appointed
Executor and Exccutrx to the last Will
and Testament of the late THOMAS Carr
Esq. Of jamestown, and having qualified
themselves according to law, request all per
sons having demands aeains: the Estate OF
said deceased to present them Tor settlement
and all those indebted to make immediate
payment to
PELrG c. CARR, Erecutor,
ABIGAIL Cam, Erecutrir.
jamestown, April 90, 1887.
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Guardians .Noiice.

InNHE undersigned hereby gives notice that he
IL has been appointed Guardian to the person
and estate Of John X. Field, minor, son ofCapt
Richard Field, Of Portsmouth. deceased. and has
given bond according TO law, and he hereby calls
upon all persons having demands against said mi
nor, TO exhibit them TO him within six months
from the date hereof. and tho indebted to make
immediate payment, to
JOHN II. CoGG GEsHALL, Gudyd'n.
Portsmouth, May 10, ls37-6w. In. ~
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therein mentioned; and provided also, that the
Bank Commissioners may at any :imc pro-
hlbit the issuing of such Post Notes by any
bank, If in their opinion the safety OF the pub
lie requires il.
Sec. 3. The authority conferred by this act
shall expire in one year from The passage
here"fnn'ess otherwise provided by the Gen.
cral Assembly.
True copy witness.
HENRY BOWEN, Scc'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25

AN ACT in amendment Of an act, entitled
=, San act directing the descent of lntestate
! Estates, and the settlement thereof, and
/, for other purposes therein mentioned"
|, BE ii enacted by the General assembly as
.)oitops:-Whenever any person entitled to
the whole Of any personal estate, or any part
thereof in the hands Of an administrator ap-
pointed in .hs State, shall, for the space OF
five years neglect to apply for the same, it
shall be lawful for such administrator to pay
over the same to the town treasurer of the
town wherein administration was granted on
said estate, taking said treasurer's receipt
therefor: which shall be a sufficient voucher
in the settlement Of his administration ac-
count with the court of probate.
Sec. 2. Whenever the town treasurer Of
any town shall receive Of al administrator
any money by virtue of the provisions Of the
first section Of this act, he shall retain the
same in his hands for the use OF the town Of
which he is treasurer, until called for by the
party entitled thereto or his or her represen-
tatives. And such town shall be liable to
repay the amount SO received, to the party
entitled to the same: And said town treasur-
or shal keep record Of his proceeding un-
der this act.
True copy-witness,
HENRY BOWEN, !Stc'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25
JOHN HORSWELL,

HIS Removed from The Store Of Mrs. I0icn
send 10 his o,0n, No. l6l l-2 Thames street
a sw doors North,
WHERE he will continue to carry on the
w TAILORING BUSINESS. in all it.
branches. He will endeavor to .uppIy the
wants-g crafty the wishes, and even whms
of those who may feel disposed to employ him.
lie has on hand an extensive assortmcn,
of Broadclotls, Cassime-es, Buckskins, Vest
ings. Stocks, Shirts, Bosoms, collars, IIoSie-
ry, gloves, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS with
A choice lot of Ready .Naie Clothing, COM
prsing every garment suitable for sea -farng
men.-Also Gentlcmen's Supcrine coats,
pantaloons, vests, &c. &c. and will sell them
on us reasonable terms as can be purchased
elsewhere.
Newport, April 20, 1887.
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ISAAC GOULD & SON,
No. l76, Thames street,
Haze just Receired from Neao.
York and Boston.

a choice lot of fBROADCLOTHS-CAS-
"A SlMERES and VESTlNGS, of the
most fashionable colors and palterns-which III
added to their former stock makes their as
sortment complete.-All of which they will
sell at small advance for cash or approved
credit.
N. b. A cheap lot Of !S.7IT'L\'EI'T for
children's clothes. ap. l3, 1897.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25

Commissioners and .qdminisfrafor's Notice.
XN1E will meet at the office Of Benj y. How
w land. on the 23d May. I2ih aud 18th
June. 1887, nt s O'Clock p. ~. of each day, for
The pnrI"se Of examining the claims OF the credi-
tors against the estate Of John Kerlctc, late OF
Newpo mariner. deceased.
JAMES l.AwToN,
ZsNAsL. HAmmosp. cOmm'rs.
BENZ. B HOwLAND.
Al. persons indebted to said estate will make
payment TO
iiENRY Y. CRANsToN, admir-.
May 3, 1887.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25
Laws Of YshOdc-Hsland.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND AND PROvI
DENCE PLANTATIONS.
In General ASSEMBLY, May Session. 1897

In General Assembly, May Session. 1887.
AN ACT in amendment of the act passed at
January session, 1886, entitled "An act re-
vlsing the act entitled an act, regulating the
manner of admitting freemen. and directing
the method Of elccting officers in this
State"
BE ii enacted by The General assembly as
.)otors:-Each officer Of the Militia or Inde-
pendent companies hereafter rechosen by the
General Assembly, or approved according to
law, under the same governor who commits
stoned him, shall take the engagement. pre-
scribed by law, every time he shall be so re-
chosen or approvcd: which shall be certified
on his original commission by the magistrate
administering the same: And thereupon he
shall be authorized and empowered to dis
charge his said office, as fully as if u new
commission had been issued.
True copy-witness,
HENRY BOWEN, Sec'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25
NASR1ONABh@
HAT - STORE:

TOSEPII b. WEAVER, No. 13I, Thames
- street, respectfully informs his friends
and the public, that he has recently replen-
ishcd his Stock of Hats and Caps, from the
most fashionable establishments in Boston.
Providence and elsewhere, which, together
with those of his own manufacture, comprise
very choice and extensive assortment ofthe
above articles.
Just received few cases of Gentlemen's
fashionable Plain Hats-an elegant article.
Newport, April q, 1897.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

TUNHE subscriber having been appointed Exc
u cutor TO the Last viii ard Testament Of
Joseph Martin late OF Newport, deceased, and
having qualified himself according to law, re-
quests all persons having demands against the
Estate Of said deceased to present them for set
element, and all those indebted to make inmed-
ate payment to
IlENRY c. MARTIN Excc'r.
Newport, May 3, 1897.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.
AUGUSTUS BUSH,

No. =. COfOnndde ROto,
III AS just received from Boston, a fresh
~ supply Of DRY GOOD. cons isting of
a variety of the most fashionable and desira-
bic articles.
His friends and the public are respectfully
invited to give him call.
Newport, April 20, 1897.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-05-25

Commissioners and .administrator's Notice.
WE will meet at the Office of II. Y. Grams.
w ton. on the OH August, 18th Scptem-
Der, and 2l.t November, 1887, at 6 o'clock
p. NJ. Of each day, for the purpose Of exam
lining the claims Of the creditors against the
Estate of Vim. .lfanchester, late Of Newport,
cordwainer, dec.
D.. G.. DENUAM,
G"osG@ G.%sc@I r.ssross. .s"r" ''""
All persons indebted TO said Estate will
make payment to
May 8. II. Y. CRANsToS, .1dm'r.
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NEW STOCK
Is DOT S g. S III o T. S.
BENJAMIN MARSH, JR.

HAS just received large supply of the
- above articles of about every description
and price, among which are-Lades French
Shoes, first quality, Imported d)-Ladics kid,
morocco, lasting, and Denmark satin SHOES
Also, Gentlencn's fine BOOTS-moroc-
co and kid dress pumps-Misscs and chill
dren's morocco, hid and leather do.-Also a
large quantity Of Ladies low priced Shoes,
and about every article usually called for in
a Shoe Store-all of which can be purchased
as low as at any other Store in Newport.
N. B.-Boots and Shoes of every kind
made to order IN the best manner and war
rsntcd to Ct; and particular attention paid TO
repairing. April 6. 1897.
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Commissioners and .7dminisfrator's Notice.
VX Z will meet at the office Of Benz b. How
w land, on the 7ih August, Ith Sept. and
oh October, 1887, Al 6 o'clock p m. of each
day. for the purpose Of examining the claims Of
the creditors against the estate Of Charles D.
Wo!f late Of Newport, merchant, dec.
PETER l.. REMINGToN,)
ERAsTUs =. ALLAN, Comm'rs.
BENZ. Is. ilowLAND.
All persons indebted to said estate will make
payment to
HENRY Y. CRANsToN, .adm'r.
Newport, May Sd, 1887.
Commissioners and .8dministrator's Notice.
VA e will meet at the office Of n. Y. Crans-
w ton, on the sth August, 18th September
and goth November, 1887, dt clock p. M. of
oach day FOR the purpose Of examining the claims
Of the creditors against the estate Of Sarah Eas-
ton, late Of Newport. widow, dec.
THOMAS SOONER,
ALEXANDER JACK, Z Comm'rs
JOSEPH Lyon.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make pay ment to
HENRY Y. CRANsToN, .adm'r.
Newport, May Sd, 1887.
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Oh Bags st. Domingo n Csba Coffee. JUS
~ received and for sale, by
B. WOOD, & Co.
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LEWIS FRED. GALLUP, MD
DENTIST

Office two doors north ofTrinity Church, Spring
street.
Newport, March ..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-06-14
From the London Courier.

Notwithstanding we have the strongest
belief that the Americans will successfully
extricate themselves from the difficulties,
into which they have been brought, less by
their own fault than by the reckless inn
providence of the English houses, still we
do not believe that any considerable
amount of bullion will be obtained from
America. We may get two or thee hun
dred thousand pounds worth but it were
absurd, provided, Mr.. Van Buren, abides
the policy of his predecessor, to expect any
large supply from the Union. Mother is
its shipment mt all necessary to enable the
Americans to meet their engagements.
The exports from America to Europe may
now be taken at about lS,OO0,OOO or 90
OOO, ,OOOi, sterling year, and her imports
at rather more. But during the present
year, she will send abroad every article it is
possible TO export, while her imports will
not certainly reach halfther usual amount.
She will thus provide fund of eight or ten
millions for payment of her debts exclusive
of the produce Of the sale of American Sc
curities of all sorts during the course of the
year. If America could only get rid of her
obligations by sending bullion to Europe,
then it is certain they would not be dis
charged at all. But nothing Of the sort is
necessary. Provided she succeed in main
tanning credit at home, she may, and we
doubt not will, cancel all her obligations
without parting with one hundred thousand
ounces of bullion.--In fact, we are well sat
isfed seeing the destruction Of bills and 9TH
er substitutes for money in America, that
she will, at an average of the year rather be
an importer than an exporter OF bullion"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-06-14

ed tha, the Bank of England will not for
one moment suspend specie payments and
for tina. very reason i, will make The reaction
upon this city the more intense and more
severe. For month or six weeks to como
VIC shall be receiving news by every arrival,
and each arrival will he more gloomy than
Tue other. IL is the general opinion now,
That the whole American trade in England
WIN explode, except the Browns and the
narings. Both these houses are known to
ns as lmpregnable as the Bank of England.
'hey have been transactiug business ON
proper principles-and in the day of trouble
'na' VIII be their safeguard. At the las,
accounts, spirit of distrust and discredi,
oegan 10 spread around London. and IN
cause great excitement in commercial ou,r-
ters. That we believe was only the bcg;n.
ning OF the revulsion-the first germ IF Nh.
general crush. We shall not ge, to the end
to its final catastrophe-tiIl The m;ddls @ "f
July or beginning of August. A, ,hn, n.r.
iod the disease in this country will ba,,
been heightened by the general decay of
trade-the reduction Of the revenue-,he
forced payments of the surplus revenue
and the increased embarrassmen,s of our
whole internal trade.