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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
SENATE-Tuesday Dec.

SENS T. ueSuty DcC' -.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent of the United States, relative to the ad-
mission of Michigan into the Union. Read
and referred to the Committee on the Ju-
dietary.
A communication was received from the
Secretary of the Treasury, giving further
information relative to the deposite banks,
called for by the resolution Of the Senate OF
the Doth inst.
Numerous petitions were presented and
referred.
Mr.. Southard introduced Bill to pro-
vide for the better organization of the Navy
of the United States.
The Senate then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the special order, and the
question being on the adoption of the reso-
Iution submitted by Mr.. Rives on Thurs
day.
Mr.. Hubbard addressed the Senate at
length on the general subject of the resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Morris next took the floor. but gave
way to motion TO go into executive busI.
ness.
After sitting for some time with closed
doors the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Numerous petitions and memorials were
presented and referred to the appropriate
Standing Committees.
Mr.. Csmbreleng, from the committee on
Ways and Means, reported n Bill making
the annual appropriations for the civil and
diplomatic expenses Of the government
Read twice, and committed to committee
of the whole, and ordered to be printed.
A message was received from the Pres-
dent of the United State, relative te the adj
mission of Michigan into the Union, and
leaving the whole question as matter for
the deliberation of Congress. Read and re-
ferred to the committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Cambrcleng offered resolution in
the committee on commerce to IT,
quire into the expediency Of repeating all
laws relative to issuing projections to
seamen.
After n dcsultory conversation in which
Messrs. Cambrelenge, Parker, Mckeon
and Adams took part, Mr.. Pearce arose
and strcnuously opposed the repeating Of
these laws. Mr.. Gushing made some re-
marks also in opposition to the repeal.
Mr. Gillet proposed to extend the inquiry TO
the cxpediency Of abolishing all fees TO
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
ANTIMASONIC STATE CONyEN.
TtON.

A Convention ofthe Antimasons of this
State will be holden IN the Senate Cham
ber of the State-House in Providence, on
THURSDAY evening. Jan. 5, 1897, at
O'Clock, for the purpose of forming a Prox
of General Officers for the ensuing year,
and transacting such other business as may
come before them.
% Antimasons in the several towns
are requested to choose Delegates, to the
number of double their representation 10 the
House of Representatives.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
SENATE-Thursday, Dec. 90.


Mr. Grundy, from the Committee on
the Judiciary, reported a Bill to admit the
State of Michigan into the Union, on an
equal footing with the original States, which
was read first and second time. This
bill contains two sections, the first admit
ting the State, and the second authorizing
her to receive her proportion of the surplus
revenue.
NJ. Grundy suggested the propriety OF
going on with the bill.
A debate then arose, which was some
what Irregular, and only important, mas
much as il showed that the Bill would be
opposed on the ground that the second con-
vention was not legal convention, being
called by none of the customary formalites,
so far as any evidence has been furnished.
This was the ground taken by MIR. Ewing,
Mr. Morris, and Mr. Calhoun. On the 9TH
er side, Mr.. Grundy, MIR. Buchanan, and
Mr.. Benton, considered the second con-
yention as emana.ing from the people in
their primitive meetings, and in their sover-
cign character, to which the previous action
of the Legislature could not have given any
additional authority. II was maintained
that the action required from Michigan was
completc, and in accordance with the act
of las, session. The early passage of the
Bill was urged, because the Secretary of
the Treasury would, in ten or twelve days
after the first of January, make a division
of the surplus money under the Deposite
act, and f Michigan were not admitted be-
fore that division should be made, she
would be deprived of her share of the BEN
eficial provisions of that act
To this it was replied by Mr.. Calhoun,
that an arrangement might easily be made
by which the State of Michigan might be
entitled to her proportion of the money,
even if the act authorizing her admission
should be delayed beyond that period. 1t
was finally ordered, that the further con-
sideraton Of the subject should be post
poned until Monday, and made the special
order Tor that day.
On motion Of Mr.. Calhoun, the act of
admission was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Wright from the committee on Fl.
nance reported bill from the House ma
king further appropriations for the sup
preston of Indian hostilities, which was
ordered to third reading. The rest of
the session was taken up IN debating Mr.
Ewng's resolution to rescind the Treasury
order of July III.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Memorial presented by Mr.. Galbraith,
from certain citizens Of Pennsylvania,
praying Congress to procure an amend
ment to the Constitution by which the
States shall he prevented from Incorporating
banking companies and also praying the
interposi,i"n Of Congress TO prohibit the
circulation of the United States Bank notes
of date prior to the expiration of its char
ter, was referred, after long debate, TO a
select committee.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
1--WE nty.FOurth C)ngress.
second Session.
SENATE-Friday, Dec. 23.
The Senate did not sit this day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
A number of bills and petitions were pre-
sentcd, most of them of a private and local
character.
The resolution previously presented by
Mr.. Bell, directing an inquiry into the ex-
pediency Of appropriating money to hold
treaties with the North West Indians, was
agreed to, after some debate.
A resolution was adopted, to request
from the President, certain information re-
lalve to the Smithsonian legacy.
Also one inquirng the names of Navy
Officers who have, during the year, received
orders for service, and asked to be excused.
The resolution previously offered by Mr..
Fry, to abolish the duties on all kinds of
bread stuffs, was taken up. Mr.. Fry made
n speech in support of the resolution, but
no action was had upon it.
Some private business was taken up, and
disposed of, and the House adjourned to
Monday, Dec. 26.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

A balloon with several passengers as
scended from vauxhall Gardens, at Lon-
don, and after traversing ditance of $50
miles in IL hours, descended at weilburg.
in Germany. The passengers proceeded
to Paris, where they intend to make sever
al ascents, and il possible, return to Eng
land in their rriel conveyance.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4. 1897.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN CoNvEN-

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN CONVEN-
TION.
A Democratic Republican State Conven-
ton Of the friends ofthe National and State
Administration, will he holden at the State
House, in Providence, on THURSDAY
EVENING, January 5, 1887, at q o'clock,
to form Prox Of General Officers, for the
ensuing political year, and to make ar-
rangements to insure its success.
05~The Republicans Of the several
towns in the State arc particularly request
cd to elect Delegates to the Convention, rs
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

The trial of r, C. White charged with burning
the Treasury building about three years since oc-
cupied the Circuit Court of the U S for the district
of Columbia, the whole ofthe week before last.
The jury retired with the case on Saturday, and
not being able to agree on verdict, the Court on
the following Tuesday, after they had been out 70
hours, withdrew a juror, leaving the case to be
tried over again. Report says that the jury stood
eleven for verdict OF guilty and but one for ac-
Quittal
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
SENATE-Monday, Dec. 28.

A report was received from the Secretary
of the Treasury relative to the condition OF
Depositc Banks.
Mr. Calhoun offered u resolution on the
subject of the revenue, exports, dutiabIe ar
ticles, &c. and calling for report from the
Secretary of the Treasury.
Mr.. Benton offered his expunging reso-
lution.-Thc same as that previously pro-
posed by him.-Ordercd to be printed.
The other business was mostly of local
and private nature.
the Senate sat part of the time on Ex-
ecutive business, with closed doors.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Adams presented petition Of per-
sons in Pennsylvania, praying for the abol-
tion of slavery in the District of Columbia.
The petition was laid on the table, by vote
of II6 to 36.
Nothing farther, ofimportanccs was done
till the House adjourned.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

At the annual meeting of the NEWPORT
MARINE SOCIETY, held yesterday morning
Capt. Henry j. Hudson was chosen Presi-
dent; Capt. David NJ. Coggeshall Treas
urer, and Capt Charles E. Hammet Sec.
retary.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

The Boston Free Press says, the Navy
Yard at Charlestown appears as busting
and animated as the city streets. The dis
covery briggs are nearly ready to " haul out. u
The Columbus is repairing in the Dry Dock
large stores and ropc.walks are fin
ishng, and every thing looks like improve
ment.
The Columbus looks worse in dock than
afloat-a poorer model for a man-of-war
was never conceived. Eight knots an hour
in gale of wind, is said to be the extent OF
her sailing powers.
After looking at this monster ofugliness,
it is a positive relief to the eye, to take a
look at the splendid ship Independence, ly-
ing at the end of the wharf-a perfect gem
of beauty in naval architecture.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

Mr.. Cass, appointed U. s. Minister to
France. arrived ut Portsmouth, England
November 2nd, in the Quebec, % days from
New York.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

which seamen are subjected. The resoIu-
ton, thus modified, was adopted.
The resolutions of Mr.. Wise and Mr.
Pearce, relative to the condition of the ex-
ecutive departments having been taken up
for consideration,
Mr. Cambreleng moved to postpone them
ill Thursday. Mr. Dunlop opposed the
postponement. He thought no one ought
to object to the resolution of Mr.. Wise, aud
he regretted to see that the frieds Of the ad-
ministraton were urging postponement of
the question.
MIR. Pickens said, that a. the member
from Virginia was not now in his place,
and as he thought il important he should
be present when the question was taken,
he would renew the motion TO postpone
the motion, the question was put and car
ried in the afiirmative-yeas 9S, nays 81.
The House then resolved itself into II
committee of the whole, and took up the
mint bill. A discussion arose, in which
Messrs. Cambreleng, Adams, Harper, and
McCim took part, and then the bill was laid
aside. The committee rose and reported,
and then the House adjourned.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
Boston Rttormer.

MILITARY CoURr OF ESaUIRY.-As we presume
that the causes which led to the failure os the
Florida Campaign last winter are matter of inter.
est to our readers, we have copied as much OF
the testimony gwen in the Court of Enquiry, now
sitting at Frederick to investigate those causes
our limits will allow; comprising the examina-
ton of Col. Bankhead and Gen Clinch
The only report which we have seen on the
subject is made by correspondent of the Balti-
more Chronicle, who evidently delights in report
ing any thing which attaches blame on the War
Department-though we believe, from the univer.
sal satisfaction which is expressed that there has
been decided improvement in the administration
of that department since Gov. Cass retired from it
COL Bankhead's Examination.
Question lst. In what capacity did you
serve in the Army of Florida
Answer. 81 was Commandant of Artil-
Iery"
Question 2nd. "Were you in the conf
dence of Gen. Scott ~
Answer. 81 lived with Gen. Scott in
Florida, and was perfectly familiar with
his military purposes ?"
Question by the Court. "Coloncl, to
what do you attribute the failure Gen.
Scou's late campaign against the Semi
noles y (Here the witness paused.) The
question was certainly poser and the gal
liant Colonel's Hesitation was pardonable.
An answer, big with the fate Of some one
Major General, he knew was looked for,
and gave the subject matter of his answer
dspassionate consideration. At length he
slowly delivered the following)
Answer. "The lateness of the season at
which Gen. Scott commenced operations,
the want of transportation defective state
of the ordnance and ordnance stores ex-
ce.sively bad condition of the roads, wan,
of clothing for men, but the most important
cause, Gjspds an unfortunate Increment
of General Cams and his consumption Of
the supplies
Qestion 4th. "In what state did you
find the Quarter Masters and ordnance de-
partments."
Answer. 1--WE had but two six poun-
ders and howitzer. Tie flannel dresses
Of officers and men were converted into
powder bags (Geu. Scott rendered bis for
the purpose aud bars of lead were cut up
as substitutes for grape shot. The howit-
ger was left for want Of means of trans
porta tion."
Question 9th. Did Gen. Gains, at any
time in conversation with you leave yon TO
infer from hIs remarks that he had finished
the war and that there wus no further oc-
casiou for your services, or those Of Gen.
Scott"
Answer. He did"
Question 9th. What is your opinion
Of the plans and department of Gen. Scott
in the war in question 7"
Answer. 81 approved of his plans. ad-
mired his zeal, and can attest to his assid-
uous exertions in putting successful termi-
nation to the campaign"
Gen. Clineh's Examination.
The General is in the vicinity Of fifty,
hair inclined to gray, brows and eyes Web
sterian, six feet in height, and tout ens,nbie
that Of ono accustomed to the exercise Of
authority. From the jocose character Of
his incidental observations whilst engaged
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04
SENATE-Wednesday Dec. 2s.

w SuuCsuht DtCs 90
Mr.. Benton moved 20 print 1000 extra
copies Of a statement Of the balances which
will remain unexpeDded in the Treasury
on the LIST Of January next, free copies to
be sent to the Governors Of each Of the
States, and twenty copies to be sent to each
branch Of the several Legislatures.
Alter "A long debate Mr.. Benton withdrew
tbs last part of his motion and it passed
without opposition.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Various petitions and resolutions were
disposed of.
The Bill to amend the act authorizing
the mint of the United States and regula-
ting the coinage, was read third time and
passed. This bill consolidates into one,
with slight alterations, all the existing laws
and regulations respecting the Mint and
Coinage. As it now stands, the Gold Coin
remains as now the silver Dollar is TO be
hereafter of the weight of 4l2 I2 grains
instead of 4l6, its present weight, (the
quantity of pure silver in it, however, re-
naming the same,) and the parts of dol
lar fproportionate weight; and the cop
per coin remains, instead of being reduced
as proposed, at its present weight of l6S
grains to the cent, aud "a grains to the half
cent.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

The news of General Santa Anna,
being on his way to Washington city is con-
tirmed. He was at Plaquemine, on the
Mississippi, on the 18th inst. and was TO
ascend the river the same day.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

Thursday the 18th ult. was the anniver-
sary of the Great Fire in New York City.
The n. Y. Herald of the 18th, contains the
following.
Anniversary Of the Great FUe.-Thurs-
day was the anniversary Of an event, un-
precedented in the annals Of our country
an anniversary that will be kept with thrill
ling vividness by all who witnessed the aw-
ful eveBt-an anniversary that, so long as
the records of our city are preserved, VIII
he handed down TO our latest posterlty.
Let us dwell upon it for few moments.
When our voice is hushod and our pen IS
still-when our children and grand children
shall have passed away, future ages wIIi be
lost in wonder and admiration at the IN
domitabe spirit of their forefaihers, and at
IN, prosperity Of their beloved city, which,
in that infant state. survived such n blow
and rose, Phnnix like, from its ashes, in
more consummaie beauty, grace and gran
deur.
There are many records extant Of con-
higraiions as great, and greater :han ours.
The great fire of London was far more cx-
tensiye in IFS ravages and in the space il
desola,ed-hut in the amount Of property
consumed IN the same space-ihe FIRE of
New York is perhaps withnu, u parallel.
Be That as II may. and it Il u matter of tri-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-01-04

it is desirable to nave full representation
on that occasion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-27
NEW GOODS.

THE subscribers, grateful for the very
liberal patronage already received, bee
leave to inform their friends and tn,
public generally that they have receiv
ed and are now opening at their Store a,
Trimble's mill. splendid assortment Of
Merchandise suitable to the season,
consisting, in part, of the following:-
Brown, black, blue. drab, mulberry and
invisible green Cloths, blue. grey. drab
and striped Cassimeres and Cassinetts,
Astrichan Grape, Worsted Summer
Cloth, Bath Cord, Constitutional Twill.
Rowen Cashmere, Valencia do. Bro
chelle, Princetta, Nankin, white Sat
teen. asplendid article, Silk Velvet and
Marseilles Vestings, assorted, Gentle
tuen's Stocks, Suspenders, Linen Shirt
Bosoms and Collars, neat and very
general assortment of fancy Paints,
Bishop, Long and painted Lawns, print
CO aluslins, silver stripe do. fig'd and
plain Swiss Muslins, Jackonetts and
Cambricks, Palmarines, Grape, Deleon,
8erage, Ginshams. colored Caml ricks,
general assortment Of English and
French Merinos, black and colored Silks,
Gum Elastic Aprons, fancy Gauze and
Silk Dress Handkerchief, figured and
plain Bobinet, Bobinct Footing. Insert
ing, Edging. Feather and Chinese Fans,
black and fancy Beltipgs, neat assert
ment of Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, La
dies and Gentlemen's fine Hoskn, Kid
and Beaver Gloves, blesched and un>
bleached Cottons. Oznabergs, Apron
Checks, Furniture do. Bed Ticking,
red, green, yellow and white FIann,ls,
Canton do. Ladies' Tuscan, Dunstable
and English Straw Bonnets, Gentlemen's
fine Fur. Silk, Wool and Palm Leaf
Hats, Ladies' Lasting, Sealskin. French
Morocco and Kid Shoes and Slippers.
Misses and Boys Shoes. Gen,lemen's
Caltskin Boots and Pumps, Calf and
Kip Monroe Shoes and Brogans, and a
general assortment of Hardware and Cat,
lery, Glass, China and Queensw are,
Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Dye
Stuffs, Cotton Yarns, Groceries. &c
which, in addition to their former Stock,
renders their assortment very general
and complete, all OF which they offer to
sell very low for cash, or TO punctual
customers.
WALTERS s. RAMSEY.
April p, lS37,-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-27
Extract Of a letter dated,
CHARLESTON, S. c., Apr

CHARLEsToN, S. c., April 81.
"The Banks here, when specie is called
for, refuse 10 pay silver, and turn out Sove>
reigns. One OF them has an old man with
spe, taCles 10 weigh each one separately, at
the rate Of : 100 10 the hour. A gentleman
applied for gold To carry with him 10 y.
York, wanting $500. TO accommodate
him. Ihe old man commenced counting and
weighing the Sovereigns at 10 O'clock, aud
continued very deliberately until two o'cinck
When taking out about twenty dollars OF the
amount, he very cooliy showed all the o;he r
pieces weighed, hack among the pieces laid
aside as being deficient in weight, requests
ing The gentleman, rs hank hours were over,
10 call again in the morning Jour. Of Com
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-27

MARRIED. on Thursday last. by
the Rev, Mr.. Steele. Mr. James Fl. Bas-
kin, of Missouri, formerly of this coun-
ty.l to Miss Lucy Or. Clarke. daughter
OF Samuel Clarke, Esq. of this town.
MARRIED, on Thursday the goth
inst by the Rev. j. G.. Hensell, MIR.
William Webb to Miss Elizabeth S.
Brot0a. all of Augusta county.
On the Goth inst. by Sampson Liga-
foose, MIR. John Jordan to Miss Francis
Propst, daughter Of Leonard Propst.
Esq of Pendeton.
In Bath county. on the l 18th inst. by
the Rev. James Kerr, Mr.. John Kinkaid
to Miss Sarah Benson daughter of MIR.
Hamilton Benson.
On the 18th, by the same, Mr.. Geo.
Ryan to Miss Julia Kinkaid, all of Path
county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-27
GREAT FiREiN NEW ORLEANS

On the 9Th inst. about 1--WE o'clock the cry
Of fire was heard through the streets, when
il was discovered that "a grocery on the COZ
ner OF The rail road leading TO the lake, and
CasaCalvo street, was on fire. From this
house the flames spread with astonishing
rapidty through the whole square, leaving
only some hall dozen tenemeDts on the north
side the fire then crossed harigny street
aud hurn, all bu, five buildings on the next
square, extending 10 Vaudeville street.
Thus fire took from spark from the loco
motive eogiue while running on the railroad.
Nearly two squares we're on fire, and l07
houses we're consumed. About l27 families
were left destitute of shelter, &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-27
SPRING GOODS.

HE subscriber, after returning his
sincere thanks to his former customers
and tie public generally for the liberal
encouragement heretofore received a:
their hands, would invite them to call
and examine the splendid assortment Of
Spring Goods which he is now opening
before purchasing elsewhere.-Among
his assortment will be found many new
and rich styles of Goods for ladies wear
Also, splendid assortment of Gentle
mems Summer Cloth, Broad Cloths, & c.
with almost every other article in his
line Of business-all of which will De
sold uncommonly low for cash. or on the
usual time TO punctual customers.
II. III. HOLLAND.
April 81, IS37.-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-27
DIED, On Sunday last, in the 18th

DIED, On Sunday last, in the 18th
year of her age, Miss MARY WApDELL,
daughter of Littleton Waddell, Esq. of
this town. This amIabe young lady,
by her unassuming and pleasing man
ners, had endeared herself, not only to
her relatives, but to numerous friends,
as was evinced by the large concourse
that attended her remains to the grave.
The Teachers Of the Presbyterian Sun
dav School, OF which she was a pupil,
and the Scholars thereof, attended her fu-
neral, and evidenced their attachment by
their tears. Thus early in life has our
young and lovely friend been snatched to
the skies, To bloom and blossom there
COMMUNICATED.