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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03
FROM TEXAS.

The captain and passengers ofthe schoon
er Tampico, at Pensacola, from Velasco
whence she sailed the 10Th ult., report tha
on the lth they fell in with three Mexican
vessels of war, employed in b,ockading tn,
ports of Texas. number of vessels that hac
cleared at New Orleans for Texas, with en-.
igranis, Ind postponed their sailing in con-
sequence of this information.
The Texan armed schooners Indepcn-
dence Tom Toby sailed from New Orleans
for Velasco the 10Th inst, and it is presumed
that they must have encountered the Mex.
leans. The Brutus and lnvincihle are al
so atloat, cruising, 1t is supposed off the
coast OF Mexico; and it is very probable
that the hostile squadrons have already met
or must soon meet and come to action.
The Texas Telegraph of llth inst gives
similar information to the above, relntiye to
the blockadlng squadron, on the authority
OF Capt. Thompson, Of the schooner Bonny
Boat, arrived at Matagorda.-The Bonny
Boat was brought to and examined by the
captain of one of the Mexican vessels
brig, mounting is guns after detention
Of some hour or two, Capt. L. was allowed
10 proceed on his voyage, having six pas
'engers pu, OH board his schooner, from
he-schooncr Louisiana, captured at the
amc time. From this statement it is to be
nfercd, We presume, that the Louisiana
vas made prize. The Mexican captain
aid that he had previously captured the
chooncr Champion, laden with arms, am
provisions and emigrants. and !
ad sent her To the westward" Where
his westward" may be we do not know,
ut presume ii means some port in Mexico,
s the Champion had on board goods cou-
rabasI Of war.
The Telegraph also gives an accoun, of
skirmish between a scouting party, under
ommand Of" Deaf Sn,ith," and a de,acb-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03
From the ". Y. Sun of the 29th ult

The Mon:y Market developed nothlag
new yesterday, except n dozen or fifteen
additional failures, un increased sinking OF
stocks, and still deeper and more general
prevalence of gloom pervaded Wall street
and its tributaries. The revulsiou is acting
so intensely upon houses hitherto supposed
comparatively above its reach, that appre-
tensions are entertained Of their falling in
the general wreck. The soothsaycrs of The
Wall street prints are now ready to admit
that they are more appreheusive of the fu-
ture, than alarmed for the past.
The transactions in Bank stocks were
limited to those of but two institutions-and
those at decline. The difference between
The offering and asking prices of stocks of
other banking institutions, varied from three
to four per cent. The only insurance stock
sold was l35 shares American, commcncing
at l62 and closing at l04. In rail roads
about the usual Dumber of shares changed
hands, but at reduced prices, with one ex-
ception-Lond Island-two hundred shares
of which were sold at an advance of 10 per
cent.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Rich Mems Wages.-Two neighbor,
met, one of whom was exceedingly rich,
and the other in moderate circumstances
The latter hegan to congratulate the frs,
on his great possessions, and on the hap
pIness which he must enjoy; and ended by
contrasting 1t with his own condition. "My
friend" said the rich man, "let me ask YOU
one queston.-Would you be willing to
take my property and take the whole care
OF 1t for your board and clothing7" "No !!
indeed" Well, that is all | get''
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

CENTRAL AMERIcA.-Letters from Gu
Iatlmala to the 22d of February, state that
revolution bad broken out in the city of Leon
province of Nicaragua, and that the Chief
all the Ministers and half of The members
of the Assembly had been shot by the reyo-
lutionis,s. Affairs wore n mos, disco,,-
aging aspect aud fears were entertained ,ba,
the revolutionary movement might reach the
other provinces.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

]
HoRRrED PIRAcY.-A Spanish schooner
had been found near Cape Florida, cap
sized, in which was discovered the body OF
man, with a cash across the forehead,
four feet, two hands, and the upper and
lower jaws of man. The correspondent
OF the New York Courier and Enquirer
writes from Key West, A prii 4th -" There
was also found bundle of American, news
papers, dated from 9th to the Goth Of Jam
uary, 1857, consisting of the Globe, Sun,
and Courier, with small tin box, contain,
ing gold watch, chain and seal, some gold
ore, coins, Chinese puzzle, and hand
press, with the following name in type
LUCIANO FoRNAsARI; also, trunk ofchild-
ren's clothing. among which was one shirt
marked with the initials E. p. In her fore
castle, the body of man with a large cash
across his forehead, four human feet, two
hands, one upper and one lower jaw, and
portions of intestines and flesh were float
ing around, all betokening that murders of
the most horrid and heart-sickenng char
acter had been committed on board of her.
OF course, every thing concerning the i'll
fated vessel is left to con lecture but the
probability is that she had been prey to
pirates, who acted on the proyerb that
" dead men tell no tales" or that portion
of her crew had risen upon the rest, and
and committed this violence, robbed the
vessel of every thing portable of value, and
then left the scene of their crimes in the
small boats after which she must have been
capsizcd by the winds"
We learn from the New York Star, that
Luciano Fornasnri, is the name of the eel.
ebrated Italian vocalist, who was the prin-
cipal basso of Montressor's company, and
who has been singing with great success
at the Mexican Capital.
Fornasnr was the celebrated basso who
accompanied Signor Garcia and his wife !
and daughter afterwards Madame Mali
bran) to this country in 1876.
Boston Transcript
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

'of the front of the pedestal TO be EN- grayed
as follows: "The United States in CON-
gress assembled, ordered this statue to he
erected in the year Of our Lord l7SS, in
honor Of George Washington, the iIIustrious
commander III chiefof tie armies Of the u
nted States of America, during the war,
which Vindicated aud secured their liberty,
sovereignty and independence.
monument of the kind described in the
above resolutions, would portray 10 lively
colors The services of this distinguished man
and is calculated to impress on posierity a
grateful recollection of his eminent services
1t is strange that a work, recommended by
an unanimous vote of those venerable
philosophers and statesmen who presided
III our councils at time of the greatest dam
ger, directed the storm Of war, and tanned
the rage oftyranny, should be so long de-
laved.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1887.
NOTICE.

The members Of the General Assembly,
friendly to the State Administration, are re-
quested 10 meet nj the State House, in this
town, this Evening, May Sd, a, half past 6
O'clock. \ punctua attendance is desired.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

1t Home and Abroak--A newspaper.
published IN Sidney, New South Wales, in
October last, mentions the arrival of some
American vessels, with flour, and various
articles OF provisions on board and an ad-
verlsemenL in the same paper offers Amer
Ican suPerfine flour of the best quality for
tpelrc shiA'ngs and sinpenes sterling bar
rel :
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

We give the following from the New
York Herald:
Hara f'mes.-CeIeste is netting $1,000
a night' Four theatres open in New York
and two more projected.
Hard hmes.-Soirees of Is37.-About
lou sources were given last winter, at an
expense of 1000 dollars each.
" Hard times.-Several fashionable din
ner parties were given last week each cost
500, wines included"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

meht OF the enemy, near Loredo. The
Mex'cans are said 10 have been beaten off,
with loss of 10 killed, about as MANY
wounded, and twenty horses made prison.
ers.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

fiot Boat LOst.-The pilot boat Proyi-
dence Journal was capsized in whirlwind
on OF, the 18Th inst. off the Bonnet, in the
west Passage, and sunk in four fa,homs
water twenty rods from shore-a total loss.
She belonged to Nathaniel Head. pilot,
OF this city.-Proc. Cow.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Havana papers received at New Orleans
contain IN fall the decree of the Queen Re-
gent opening the ports of Spain to Mexican
vessels. The decree has abolished the
'cruPies OF the Captain General, and he has
accordingly permitted the flag of Mexico to
enter his ports. The arrival of the Mexi-
can schooner lRIs, from Tampico, with a
cargo of dried beef, is noted on the 3rd in
slant.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Ner Jersey Pilots.-The brig Hon.
Retrieve, loaded from the store-bouse. -
Jersey City, cleared from that State. and
went to sea, on Thursday morning, with a
New Jersey Pilot. This is the FIRST nrac.
teal operation of the New Jersey PHO. sys-
tenn.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

The 0ay they work in Minois.-Thc H.
llnois Patriot gives an account of citizen
who received his timber from the mill, made
frame thereirom Is by "a feet, raised it,
shIng'ed and weatherboarded it, put in win
dow and door frames, and partly painted the
house-all in one day.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Perhaps 1t is not generally known to
those ont of employment, that good encour-
asement Is given TO men disposed to Join
the Marine Corps, on application a, the
Barracks in the Nary Yard, at Charlestown,
Mass. The lowest rate Of compensation,
is, including allowances, about 30 per
month, handsome uniform and fair treat
meat Bosf. Statesman.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Lap Eioqusnes in Ktntucky.-The fol-
lowing powerful, elegant, and classic appeal
was made in a conrt of justice somew mere
IN Kentucky, by one ofihe" learned heads"
of the bar. "Gentlemen of the jury, do
you think my client, who lives in the plea
SAINT valley of Kentucky, where the lands
IS rich and the soil are fertile, would be
guilty efsiealing eEecing little skans of cot
ting? | think not, reckon not, calculate
moi. And | guess, gentlemen Of the jury,
that you had better bring ny ellen, in not
guilty, Tor IT you convict him he and his
son John will lick the whole of you."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Establishing a IUlc-The Indians
would not sell our Pilgrim fathers certain
tract of land, aud our fathers, determining
to have 1t at any rate, and yet wishing to
do so with some show of right passed the
following resolutions:
l. Resolved, Tha, the earth belongs to
the saints.
:. Resolved, That we are the saints.
3. Therefore Resolved, That the Indian
lands, which make part of the earth be-
long to us.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

The Independence is at Bosno. ready
for sea. The Boston Pos, state, that
" She has 9 battery cf sis,y thir,y-,wo
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

A Board for the examination Of MidsLip.
men, will be convened n, Baltimore on ihe
22d Of next month (Yay.) Com. James
Biddle, President Of the Board.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03
From the Thomsonian Recorder

Mr.. EDITOR l take much pleasure in
sending you the following recipe, for the
benefit of the people a, large.
A Certain Remedy for the Toothaehe.
Take one ounce of No. 2, one of nerve
powder, half "a pint ofIhird preparation, and
one gill of No. 6; put them oil into "A skill
let and simmer them over the fle ten or
fifteen minutes. Then strain them through
fine cloth, aud boil it up for use. Itmay
be applied to the tooth by wetting cotton in
1t and putting into the tooth or on the gum.
| have never known it to fail giving relief
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

The U. $. sloop-of-wsr Concord was .,
Ma,suza' Eth inst. officers and crew ell
veil.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Failure of General Jackson Some of
the party papers are circulating report,
that by the failure of the great Tennessee
house of Yeatman, Wood & Co., General
Jackson is a severe sufferer. and that he
had loaned his name to relation closely
connected with the land speculations, to
the amount of 100000. We do not be-
i,eve this story, but ifit should prove true,
the opposition prints, who attribute all the
evils of creation to the old General. will
have something to chuckle over for some
time.-Nev Era.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Washington, is of the post favourable MS.
pect for this country, aud will have n very
beneficial effect in Wall st. IL it be true
that the Bank of England has authorised the
Bank of the United States to draw on il for
ten millions of dollars, an instantaneous re-
lief must be felt in our money market.
though we are Of opinion that the Bank
would not have consented TO any such ar.
rangcmeut had she waited until the packet
ship of the lst inst. had arrived and tbi.
may be predicted also of tho assistance rem
dered to the American houses in London
and Liverpool.
In making such arrangements as above,
the Bank of England is playing very bold
game, and one which may probably be sue
ccssful. AT any rate, 1t may serve her turn
for while. With utter ruin staring her
in the face, it has perhaps been the policy
of the British Government to take one OF
ii,ose desperate measures which are often
crowned with success by the very force of
their magnitude, and their utter setting aside
Of all prudent calculations.
BY this measure public confidence may
be to considerable extent restored; how.
ever, being adopted in the full belief that
he American merchants this side the At
an,ic could weather the storm, when the
crashing here is known in England, it is !
impossible to say WHIST will be the result.
Brooklyn Iaroeofe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Widows Of Revolutionary Soldiers-The
Secretary of the Treasury has decided
that widow who marries again. is mt
under the act of 3rd March 1887, entitled
to pension on account of her former hus-
bands death, But his Legitimate children,
who were under 81 years of age at the
time of his death though they may now be
past that aye, are eniitled to pension to
be paid to them, from the date of his death
until they arrived at the age of 81 wears.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03
ARRIVAL OF THE BRANDY WINE

The U. S. frigate Brandywine, Captain
Deacon bearing the brond pendant of Com
modore Wadsworth, 90 days from Callao
anchored in Hampton Roads on Saturday
afternoon last-officers and crew generally
well.
We learn that the ChiIian blockadinp
squadron under command of Admiral
Blanco was lying in the harbor of Callao
the Admiral waiting instruction from his
government. Every thing was TRANQUIL in
the interior when the Brandywine sailed
Santa Cruz continued at the head of af.
fairs there, and would probably remain so.
We regret to learn that passed midship-
man Augustine w. Provost, flate of schr.
Boxer,) died of consumption, on board the
i'randywine, on his return to the United
States.
The U. s. ,cM. Boxer, Lieut.. Com. Page
was at Callao 18th Janunry--all we'll.
The Brandywine has been absent thirty-
five months, having sniled from Hampton
Roads Goth June, 1884.
We learn from gentleman from PEN
sacola, which place he left I4,h inst, that
the U. S. ship Constellation, Com. Dallas,
and sloop of War Boston, Lieut.. Com En-
gle, were lying in that port--the latter to
sail in few days on a cruise in the Gulph
Officers and crews of both ships all we'll
The schr. Grampus, 1t. Com. Mcintosh,
was daily xpected.-Nortok Beacon.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

A GREAT DIscovERy.-Several Of the
New York papers of the last week contain
notices of an electromagnetic engine, in
vented by Mr.. Thomas Davenport, n black
smith, Of the state. OF Vermont. The ap-
p'icatlon of electromagnetic power us n
moving principle for machinery, has long
been considered desideraium tho inyeu-
ton of MIR. Davenport is therefore. of great
value, and is spoken of as being the most
important event that has occurred in the
present, or any other aye.
We copy from the New Yorl, Evening
Post the subjoined account of this discovery:
"Onc of the most remarkable discoveries
OF the age is the application of electricity to
machinery as moving power. We have
seen the machine now in this city, invented
10y Mr.. Davenport of Vermont, and i'm
proved by Mr.. Cook ofSaratoga, and it APP
pears to us that there exists no cause to
prevent the increase of the power to any as
sIgnablc limit, and its application with the
greatest simplicity and effect to every pur.
pose for which steam is now used.
1t is not easy to describe this machine so
as to give an idea Of its construction. A
galvanic battery is prepared, furnished with
wires proceeding from its. opposite poles.
The electric current proceeding from these
two poles sets ia motion an iror cross,
wound with insulated copper wire, and re-
vovlng between two semicircnlar magnets.
a particular description of the the machine
and an explanation Of the process by which
this remarkable effect is produced, will be
found ia Slllimau's Journal for the month i
OF April. Professor Silliman arrives ut the ,
conclusion, which appears to US justified S
from an inspection of the machine, tha, the $
power generated by il may he ased, be- a
yond any limit that can ,cifh certainty be h
ass,g"ed, by the increase ofsl the members /,
Of the apparatus. b
No,hing can be more admirable ,hon the 4
Juo.N'"g sug OF this power, both ms respects the Z
."eapoess with which it is ob,aint d. the J.
;,v ns ;. WV" which u is applied, the fsci- a
Wy "' increasing or diminishing il to .oa :
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

A Dord to the People and to Politicians
One of two things must take place, and
without great delay :-ei.her The immense
flood of rag money must be checked in this
country by State legislation, or else Ma
ltional Bank (probably two) will be estab-
lished strong enough to do it effec,ualIy.
There is no other alternative. Let the
people choose between the rag money sys-
tenn, and National Bank. Mark the pre-
diction.
p. s. As a sample, the St,te of Missis-
siPpi with its small population has Stock
note Bank capital of 52 millions of dollars
and paper issues to correspond The con-
sequences of such a system, as n stimulus
to overtrading, are now overwhelming our
unhappy country.-Pror. Courier.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Careies'ne".-Yesterday afternoon a.
Mrs. Wilbor, an aged lady, was crossing
Charles street team with four horses came
IN contact with and knocked her down,
when the wheels passed over and bruised
her IN shocking manner.-Hopes hoxev-
er are entertained, that she may recover.
Many such teams are in the daily practice
Of driving through our principal streets in a
very careless manner, so much 50, that the
lives and limbs Of the citizens are endan-
Courier.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

Several cases of infan,icide lately occur.
red at New Orleans. On one occasion ar
infant was found in the ruins of the house
OF Mrs. Labory, dressed in an expensive
ana extra'agant style; embroidered robes
ribbons, nothing was wanting that wealth
could afford; even the fatal Knot by which
1t was strangled was ribbon corre.pond.
ing IN cos,liness with the rest of its apparel !
What ingenuity. what vanity in crime :
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

STEAMBOAT KINGsToN.-Ths fine little
boat has commenced her trips between
Providence and this place. and we under
stand gives great satisfaction to all who
have tried her, both as regards speed and
accommodations. The Providence papers
all speaks in high terms of praise in her
favor, and give her builder Mr.. VIM. II.
Crandal, of this town, much credit for his
Access in drafting aud building swift and
very stiff boat-two qualities difficult to
combine.
II now remains to be seen if there is
sufficient patronage to support boat on
the contemplated route. The business Of
Newport has so greatly increased within a
few years that there is hardly any doubt but
she will be handsomely sustained. To in
sure this aud secure the advantages which
our tnwn will inevitably derive from the iu-
tercourse she is intended to facilitate be-
tween us and the large manufacturing and
producing country OH the west side of the
Bay, our citizens ought to give her the pre-
ference of their patronage whenever il lays
IN their power.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-05-03

The General Assembly Of this State con-
venes in this town to-day. HIS Exccllency
John Brown Fran,is arrived yesterday af-
tcrnoon in the new steamboat Kingston and
was greeted BY the customary salute from
N detachment of the Artillery Company.
The procession consisting of the Govern
or, Lieut.. Goverctr, members of both hous-
cs of the Assembly, and citizens, will be es-
corted from Townsend's Hotel to the State
House this morning at 10 o'clock. by the
Artillery Company under Col. SWAN.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-05


IRON, STEEL & HEAVY GOODS-liat, square
Il md bundle iron, well assorted.
Hoop, scroll aud rod iron, nail rods and plough
mous
Cast, German, shear, bstersd, spring, sheet and
Crowley steel
Hollow ware, cut and wrought nails and spikes
Zinc, block tin mill and grind stones, salt kettles
Chain cables, anchors, hoes
Ok, log Al tltrace chains, corn mills
Anyils, vices, Hammers and bellows
Wire, sheet, pig and bar lead, shot
C9a aud cooking stoves
Ames, Rowland's and other spades and slioscfs
Hook and plate hinges, door and window hooks
Collins, Hunts, Sharps, aud other
lard aud Manila coriage, lines and Irvine
lsoi' and sheathlng copper; Naval stores
Paints, linsecd aud sperm oil
hull assortment of hardware and ship chandleIv,
always on hand, and which offered sale at whole
sale Or retail, OH the most favorable TERMS by
ma LAYTON Il Co. IS Old Lcvec.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the building of tbS new
l Methodist church. at the of P0ydrass aud
Caroudelet street, who have paid their snlsc iptions
are respectfully informed that funds are ut this time
much wanted.
considerable amount in addition TO that already
subscribed will be required meet all the engage
ments entered into for the erection of this cdiicc gen
crous proportion OF which ia confidently believed viii
b: promptly contributed by the friends osehsion in this
community.
This church when completed, will stand forth. with
other edGccs recently erected noble monument of the
taste and lihcralitv Of the city of N. Orleans
Persons disposed to contribute towards this ohicc,
viii please to do so through the agent the Rev. VIM
NJ. Curtis. MIRO
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-05

WILLIAM LONG, having purchased Mr.. James
w Cailaways interest of the stock in tradc-wi ill
continue the Copper Tin and Sheet Iron manuiactur-
ing business in his own name and for his own account
atthe old stand, No. 46 Tchouproulas ST.. where he
'exertions to accommodate friends and the public gcner
ally that he Will continuc merit their patronage
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-05
For the Interior.

FOR LITTLE ROCK & FORT GIBSON, Arks.
nsD fsa nun' mnsel s %e1 5e
part for the above and all intermedi.
a'e a'ngs on Saturday next April 9th, at 10 O'Clock
c,o o n .1ei mt or passage apply on board opposite
zine streets to cannon w se
ms