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BY "a slip from the office Of the New Or
leans Commercial Bulletin of the 9Th inst,
we leard the following additional paricu-
lars relative TO the catastrophe by which so
many human beings, Oh board the steam
boat Monmouth, lately lost their lives:
"There have been divers contradictory ru-
mors in regard to the circumstances attending
the recent disastrous accident happening TO
the steamboat Monmouth. From Mr..
Eastman, the senior partner of the firm of
Messrs. Eastman and Brothers, of this city.
by whom the Monmouth was owned, we
learn the following particulars. MIR. East
man was Oh board at the time OF the sccl-
dent, which occurred Oh the evening of the
3lst October, aud was consequently spec
,ator of all that occurred. lie informs US
that the Monmouth was chartered by the
Alabama Emisrating CO., though The agen.
cy OF Col. w. A. Campbell, to transport the
Creek Indians from New Orleans to Arkan-
sas. On her passage up the Mississippi,
When near the head of Prophets Island,
Mr.. L was standing on the larboard Wheel
house Of The boat, and hearing the pilot Of
the Monmouth ring the bell he Immediately
went forward and asked why the bell was
ruugl The pilot had scarcely replied
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NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22d, 1887,

New York ELEcTIoN.-The Evening
Post states that the returns are all now in,
and the result is the election of 2S demo-
Gratis and 100 federalists to the Assembly
federal majority u; two democrats to the
Senate, aud six federaIisis The Senate
will now stand p democrats and 10 fcder-
lists.
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Prefta5le Present making Every body
has heard Of those ancient structures the
ohclisks nj Alexandria, commonly called
Cleopatra's needles. And il is well known
thnt one of them has long been lying pros
iratc uninjured by its fall. All sorts Of ei-
forts To remove it have been made in vain
The English army, when in Egypt, also
made the attempt, aud, although the Frencl,
army offered their assistance, aud the mos,
skilfu engineers in the world were there 10
assist them, their combined powers proved
Insufficient. The Commercial Advertiser
contains pleasant anecdote about this pom
derous piece of antiquity, ms related by Mr..
Bucklug gham, the traveller. The Pachu
of Egypt, to whom it belongs, observing the
high value which the Europeans placed
upon the obe!sk, determined TO present il
to the Emperor Of Russn, as mark of his
regard and accordingly wrote him letter
begging his acceptance of it, and added
that it was waiting his commands. TIE
Emperor, not to be outdone in generosity,
replied with equal courtesy, and sent his
cpisile with diamond ring and snuff box,
of the value of 5000i. The Pacha accepted
the present graciousIy, and pointing out The
PROSTATE obelisk to the ambassadors who
brough, it, desired them to carry it, with his
compliments, to the Emperor ofth Russias.
Not finding this convenient, they returned
home without it. Before long the Pacha
ngaiu presented it in due form to the EN-
peror Of Austria, and received, as before, a
handsome offering in return, saving to the
envoys who presented it, There is the
obelisk, take it away" The same com
plment was paid to two other sovereigns Of
Europe, each of whom showed their sense
Of honour in like maBner with their pred
ecssors. When this dsinterestcd gener-
osi'y Of the Pschn will cease, il is difficult
I" conjecture, for il seemed ms though he
might exercise It forever without diminish
lug bis original stock.
The London Post says: " We dislike
extreme measures, but our opinion briefly
Is, that an engineer should be hanged every
week, aud proprietor every fortnight, till
the accidents ceass. The executions would
no last last long"
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MICHIGAN ELEcTI0N-The Stale of
Michigan it seems, has not yielded to the
pane wings. Governor Mason is re-elec
ted. and democratic majority in each
branch ofthe Legislature.-N T. Eyg. Post.
The Detroit Free Press contains a table
of majorities, which places the cor, ectne IS
of the above statement beyond doubt
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hAssACHUsETTs.-The Boston Courier
oi monday, gives summary of the returns
from @9' towns for Governor-Everett So
734, Morton $4,000. The same towns in
1886 gave Everett 42,3ll, Morton 1860.
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PRosPEcTs or BUsINEss.-The NewYork
Journal of Commerce has an article under
this head which throws good deal of light
upon the causes of the present high price
of bread stulis, which it attributes to de-
fciency in the wheat crop on the Atanuc
coast; and although the crop West of the
mountains is large, we have elsewhere
seen it stated, that the lowness Of the springs
retards the grinding, and consequently pre-
vents the transmission Of sufficient quanti-
ties TO supply the large demand on the sea-
board, for the winter consumption, before
the canals are closed.
The Journal remarks that-"Afier what
was deemed an abundant harvest, we are
on the eve of large importations again, of
foreign breads,uffs. Prices of -four have
been rising in ou: market, until all kinds
are nine and half to ten dollars a barrel:
the stocks are small, the demand large and
although the supplies which arrive on the
Hudson are liberal, from all other quarters
they are nothing, or nearly so. The Middle
States, which have been accustomed to
furnish large surplus, scarcely spare as
much of their kinds as they take back of
ours. At Baltimore, which but few years
ago, was the largest flour market in the
country, weekly inspections now are about
equal TO the daily inspections in New York.
Some of the reasons for this state of things
are, that the crop of wheat on the Atlantic
coast was deficient, and although il was
large West Of the mountains, the season
has been dry, and the grinding and boat
ing have been embarrassed. Our farmers
are an independent set of lords as ever
walked the earth. They are not obliged to
hurry tHeir produce into market to raise
money, aad they will not sell their wheat
unless they get as mnch money for il as
they think themselves likely to obtain a: "a
future time. They hoI! with perfect COM
posure their whole clip Of wool for this sea-
son, which the Tariff men declare in their
statistics, is worth more than the cotton
crop, and which is in truth worth many
millions of dollars. They do not intend
again to sell their supplies Of b6eads'uifs so
low as to be obliged TO buy them back.
The country was completely bare of grain
when the las, crop was harvested, and itre
ouires an immense quauiiiy To supply tho
little deposi,es which remain in every grs-
nary, under ordinary circumstances, bu,
which were tborourly swept out last sea-
son. The demand from New England this
year has been very great. All these cir
cumsiances operating with rorc power
than wss aniicips,ed, have Disappointed the
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Aid-de-Camp and A. A. General

The annexed extract of letter, from an
officer on the spot, furnishes the particu-
lars of the capture of Oceola:
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PARK HOUSE.
Rboof=fslano.

"uE undersigned, now having his establish
IL ment, in Newport, opposite the State-H House,
and adjoining the Parade and Mall, in complete or
der for the reception Of company begs leave re-
spectfully to inform his friends and the public at
large, that he shall at all times be ready TO enter
tain them in first rate style; whether as transient
or steady boarders. His house is well furnished
and well attended, and always supplied with the
choisest vands cooked in the most approved style.
Attached to the House is an extensive LIVERY
STABLE, at which any number Of horses, can at
all times be well accommodated and faithfully
kept; he constantly keeps CARRIAGES Of every
description, for the accommodation OF those who
patronise his house, and others who may please 10
call an ample supply of FIRST RATE HORs-
ES careful, prudent and attentive drivers; and
is determined that no expsnee or exertions on his
part shall be wanting, TO make the house one OF the
most desirable in erery respect to the visitors of New
port that the place affords. His WINES and
LIQUORS, having been carefully selected, upon
trial, will speak for lhemseveS-iie therefore, re-
specifully solcils continuance Of the public pat
ronage, and need not say that his old friends and
customers will always find him at home
NEWPORT, April !, 1887.
II 4
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REMOVED. REMOVED
JAMES, -. SiGABURE
MERCHANT TAILOR,

40. l33 I-2 THAMEs-STREEr,
Respecyuiy announces TO the public that he
EgNAS reno, ed from the Store recently occu-
En- pied by him, to the new store, next door north
ol the Office OF the Newport Mercury, where he Of
lcrs for sale fashionable assortment Of Broadcloths,
CasSmeres Sattinets, and vestngs, and all other
goods usually kept by Merchant Tailors-~here
garments of all descriptions will be made to order, at
ihe shortest notice. and warranted TO fit.
u, Particular attention paid 10 cutting.
~ J. ID. ;, hopes by strict attention to his bust
ness to meet the wishes OF his customers, and to mer
the patronage of his icow-ci,izens, which he very
respectfully soiiciis
March T.
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ID e NJ T T S r r Y,

IN GOUEAUD, VI. d., SURGEON DEN.
q TlST, has the honor to give notice to the La.
dies and Gentemen of Newpor, aud its vicinity,
that he has returned from his down East to his
old stand at Madame r. PERRO'S, in Farewell ST.,
near the-Llberty Tree, where he will be happy 10
give his attendance TO those who may be in need OF
his skill in the Art of Dentistry, from the grating OF
single tooth a complete seit with all the improve.
ments of the age, accompanied with upwards OF
90 years practice. The aud comfort cxperen-
ced by all his patients during his performances, is
the best Recommendation he offer 10 those, the
bad state Of whose Teeth require some attention.
Porcelain, or Mineral Teeth inserted usual, from
~ to - each; gold plate extra
March. 18th.
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POETRY.
THE DEAD ROBIN.

By Miss L.. T.. LANDoS.
Il is dead-it is dead--it will wake no more
With the earliest light, as il wak'd before
And singing, as if it were glad to wake,
And wanted our longer sleep to break
We found II little unaedg'd thing
With nopiume to smooth and no voice to sing
The father and mother both were gone,
And the callow nurseling lefl alone
For wind, as fierce as those from the sea,
Had broken the boughs OF the apple tree
The scattered leaves lay thick on the ground,
And among them the nest and the bird We found
We warmd it, and fed 1t, and made it a nest
OF Indian cotton, and watchd its rest
Its feathers grew soft, and its wings grew strong
And happy it seemed as the day was long.
Do you remember its large dark eye
How it frightened, when one ofus came nigh
How it would stretch its throat and sing,
And beat the oser cage with its wing,
Till We let it forth, and it perched on our hand
1t needed not hood, nor silken band,
Like the falcons We read of, in days 90 le by,
Linked TO the wrist lest away they should fly.
But our bird knew no, of the free blue air,
He had lived in his cage, and his home was there,
No flight had he in the green wood flown
He pined not for freedom he never had known
If he had lived amid leaf and bough,
II had been cruel TO fct,er him now;
For have seen poor bird die,
And all for love Of his native sky.
But ours would come 10 our cup and sip.
And peek the sugar away from our lip
Would sit on our shoulder and sing then creep
\ nd nestle in our hands TO sleep;
There is the water, and there is the seed
Its cage hung round with the green chickweedi
But the food is untouched-the song is unheard-
Cold and stiff lies our beautiful bird.
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THOMPSONS
New and Valuable II atcDt
RU SIS,


TNHE subscribers are aware that there is nun
n Der of kinds of Trusses already before the pub
lie, but from experience themselves, and from the es
timony of others who have worn them, they were in
duced TO believe that Truss better adapted TO the
wants Of that portion Of the community that have
the misfortune to have Hernia, or Rupture, might
be made, andbyhe help of kind Providence they be-
leve that they have been enabled 10 invent Truss
preferable to any other nov known. 1t is decidedly
the safest and easiest to wear, and is a secure barrier
against the escape of the yiscera without in the least
degree cndangering the adacen; spermatc cord.
From the credit that they have already gained in The
last year. where they have been used and from the
certificates Of numbers who have been cured by
wearing them, and from the recommendations of
Surgeons and Physicians who have seen them. and
the general appreciation that the Truss has received
wherever has heen used and examined the subscri-
bers can, with confidence offer them TO enlight-
ened public, fully believing that all that is necessary
10 for them in all places where they offered
for sale, that appreciation they merit, is their use.
Six days is sufficient satisfy any person of their
superiority--and that time will be allowed to every
ono who buys Truss, TO return it if he choose.
Persons at a distance obtain Truss to tlt, by
sending the number Of feet and inches they measure
round and on which side the Truss is to he applied.
The subscribers have in their possession large
number of Certificates in relation TO the merits and
superiority of their Truss, which are believed 10 be
sufficient to carry conviction TO the mind o the most
They subjon few only.
THOMPSON * WADSWORTH,
marlborough Vermont Sept lc36,
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WIN. B. & y. J. WAN.
MERCHANT TAiLORS.
NO. 80 THAMES STREET.

Sd EsPECrFULLY inform their friends, ard
IA b the public generally. that they have received
from Boston, \ FULL, AN ID FASHIONABLE
ASSORTMENT of Plot Cloths, Lion Skins, Mo-
hairs Flushings Kerseys, Broadcloibs, Cassimeres
Satnets, aud Vestings, which they will make up TO
order, in the best manuer.
ALSO, Hosiery Gloves, Suspenders lldkfs.,
Coniioriers, C.avas, Stocks, Bosoms, Collars. and
every other article usually onnd in such establish
ment, at prices which cannot fail to suit those who
feel disposed to pa,ronise them.
Cutting particularly attended to-
a complee assortment of READY MADE
CLOTHING. constantly on hand, and for sale as
chnp be bought at any other store in thestatc
Nov 9th. Il.
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And n general asso rtment OF
THoMsoNIAN MEDICINES,
I'M. ID. JAYNEs' INDIAN ExpEC-

n ~. Ds JAn y Es' INDIAN ENPEC-
~ TORANr is recommended as decidedly su-
perior TO any other known combination of medicine
for Coughs, Colds Influenza, Consumption Asth-
una, Splitting of Blood, Hoarscness, Difficulty of
Breathing, Whoopng Cough Pains and weakness
Of the breast and all diseases of the Pulmonary or
gans.
This medicine is highly and tustly recommended
by numerous and respectable individuals who have
found relief from its use. Many who have been la
breast, and have been happily restored 10 perfect
health, by the ofthls valuable eNpectorant. The
following is deemed sufficient for insertion here.
From the Rev e. c. p. Crosby, late agent of the
American Baptist.
New York, June 18th, 1896
To DIR. D. JAYNE,
Dear Sr:-I have made use of the Indian Expec-
torant, personally and in my family; the last six
years. with great benefit. Indeed | may consider
my life prolonged by the ofths invaluable medl-
cine under the blessing of God for several years.
may say almost much in the case OF my wife, and
also Of the Rev Mr. Tnson of the island of Jamaica.
For all cases of Cough, inflammation of the Chest,
iuugs and Throat, do most unhesi,aiingly recon-
mend tins as the bes, medicine have ever tried
My earrfcs, wish is TIM, other, afflicted as | have
been, may experience the same relief, which am
persuaded they will, by using the Indian ENpcc;o-
rant L, e. L. CROSBY.
n. H. Many OF my neighbors. on my recommen-
daon. have tried this medicine wth uniform success
DIR. Hamilton. of st. James South Carolina. was
greatly affected BY cough hoarseness and soreness
ofihe lungs, and on using bottle Of this medicine
found immediate and permanent relief
Sold by DIR. II. r. HAZARD,
igeHt for NEWPORT.
And by T.. 7. Mason, Providence. and at Whole
sale & Retail by A. Il. Il ID. Sands. No. 100 Fulton,
corner Of VIM. street New York.
Dec. 2sth, If.
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JONI REMOND
No. 1877 'TuAMEs-sT.


LIE AS received, in addition to his former stock a
u u supply ofperiumery comprising almost every
article usually found in such establishment AL
so large supply Of German and French ornamen.
tai har-work; among which are the Ring Curls, a
new imported article; Ringlets of various sizes
plain Fusetts! Fusets with Ringets Everlasting Fu.
sets plain Bands; Bands with Pulls; Bands and
Platts TO ornament the hair; long halr Bads Puils
plain Hair Combs; Curls ornamenied with flowers;
Gen,emens s false Whsliers Ladies aud Gen,lemcn's
Wigs. The hair work offered, is such as will he
constantly kept for sale, with the fashions that are in.
uoduced The subscribers engagements are such as
will enable him to furnish the article of Hair as low
be purchased in any city in the United States
The Ring Curls and Ringlcts are prepared entire.
by cold process, that the damp air nor perspi.
ration will not effect them. Dealers in hair work are
respectfully invited to examine. Among the articles
mentioned above, are one case Of Nlohar Caps; one
do artificial Flowers; Oderiiorous Persian Sweet
Bags; Ladies work, and Gcntlcmen's Dressing Cas-.
es. Avarety of shell aud horn combs, great yare.
y OF soaps expressly selected for the ladies' toilet and
gentcmcns dressing cases.
The subscriber is now ready TO introduce, and GU
aides and gcntlemen's hair in the latest Paris style
] " n. b. j. X. would express his warmcs
gratitude TO the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport
andvclnlty Tor their patronage extended to him since
The establishment OF his business in Ncwpsrt, and
st sohcits continuance of their iavors.
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OKT, HPTII !, IcoI'
NICHOLS HASSARD.
Intelligence Office,

On Ncwman's Wharf, South side Of the
Lower Market, NewpOrt.
INIIE Undersigned begs leave to inform the pub
u lic that he has opened an Intelligence Office
at the stand of the late Francis Anderson, on the
south side of the lower Market in Newport where
all those who may be in want of laborers, help,
and all those, whether male or female, who may de-
sire employment are invited to call.
Tha Undersigned pledges himsefthat no cxertons
shall be wanting on his part to satisfy the reasonable
expectations of those who wish To hire, or those who
may seek employment. His best attention will be
voed to tho business and his charges shall be
sonably light Let those who in want come and
uy.
March % FRANCIS RILEY.
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CERTYKrICATES.

Mr.. Isaac Thompson, Sir-Havng had occasion,
during many years, TO Trusses for Hernias, for
my patients aud for myself, am satisfied by exam.
lining and using yours, with Conical application, &C.
cured as II is by an ingenious Spring and Lock- is
both easier 10 the wearer and likely to effect
permanent cures, than any other patent or other
kind with which have ever been acquainted, and
wish you sir, and all those who need Trusses all the
success in the Of yours, which their excellent
construction is calculated to effect.
CYRUS WASHBURN, NJ. d.
Vernon, December, 1896,
Mr., Thompson Sir-lhavc not forgot my prom
sc made you when bought the Truss, that if ii
did effect a cure | would send you certificate.
Now sir, have the satisfaction in being able to send
YOU a statement. In the month of March my Hernia
became so bad was unable to labor. rechng some
alarmed about my situation, went up to keeue TO
see if DR.. Twichel could do any thing TO help me.
On making my case known to him, he advised me to
go to BrattlebOro and get Of ThompsoR's Truss
es-said it was the best ne knew OF, and thought |
should receive immediate relief by wearing IT.
made the application in March, and wore the Truss
about eight weeks. On examining, Twas satisfied
that was cured but the truss being easy TO wear
kept it about four weeks longer then took Il Oft,
and have had no occasion TO wear II SINCE.
Respectfully yours WILLIAM CARLTON.
Winchester, n. H. September, 1886.
hereby certify that on commencing haying this
season, was afflicted with Hernia, which became
so painful that | was obliged to quit work applied
one of rhompsons Trusses, with which was ena.
bed TO labor daily, and found inconven-
ience in wearing It than in wearing my stockings.
la three weeks was perfectly cured, laid aside the
Truss, aud have had recurrence of Hernia since.
Brdueboro. Aug, 1886. GEO, A. HALE.
Mr. Thompson, Sir-The trusses bsgin to go well,
having sold five. lou say in your ncte BY Mr..
Lewis that have no objection You wish to make
use of my name in your bills or advertisements
Now SIR AZ far as il is of Use you have it. Having
tired several trusses of various kins fonnd no re-
lief. But pHtnng one of yours, on the first Of April
last. in four weeks entirely cured and have not
had occasion TO wear any since and do not hesi-
tate to say that in nv opinion lhcy will be the bles
sing of God, effect permanent cure.
Greenfield, September, 1886.
Sold By
DIR. X. X. HAZARD.
Agent for Newport,
At the sign Of the GOLDEN MORTAR. near
the Court House
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Newport. December 7th, 1896.
2773 The Merchants Clerk, and other
Tales; by the author Of Passages
from the Diary of Physician vol.
2774 Letters from the South, written dur
ing Journey to Algicrs, &c. by II.
Campbell, Esq. vol
PTS The Magician; Tale, by Lcitch
Richie. = vols
2776 Conversations of Lord Byron with
Lady Blessington. vol,
PITT The Swiss lIeiress, or the Bride of
Destiny n tale. = voas
277S Memoirs of Lucicn Bonapar,e | vols
2770 Peter Shook, and other StrangI.
Tales by the author of The Invsae
bic Gentleman &c. 2 yols
27SO Home, or the lion Rule domestic
story, by Sarah Stickney. , vols
27Sl George Bnlcombe a novel. 2 vols
27S3 Tales of the Wars of Montrosc by
James Iiogg, Esq. 3 vols
27S6 Andrew, the Savoyard a novel by
Paul De kock, author of The Mod
ern Cymon,' &c. = vols
I27S7 Frescati's, or Scenes in Paris. , vols
27SS Diary Off Blase; by Capt. Marry
att, author of'Peter Simple &c. l vol
27S9 The Pick Wick Club. vol
I2790 Mellichamp,; Legend of the San
tee by Mr.. Simms, author of Guy
Rivers The Yamassce,' The Par
tsan,' &c. 2 vols
279I The Desultory Man; by James, au-
thor of Richelieu,' &c, &c, 2 vols
1865 Astoria, by Washingto Irving 2 vols