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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

Extraordinary Feat.--A pedestrian mattel
between three gentlemen of this city (Bris
'oL came .off on Thursday, the 18th uI,.
which excited great interest among ,he
friends of tho parties, and bets 10 a consid.
cradle amount have been decided. Mr..
smith bet Mr.. Ransford, and also Mr.. In
gram, that he would walk or 20 on foot
distant of "a miles in "a successive hours
over and above the distance ,ha, either Of
them would accomplish on foot in the same
time. The parties started at 10 o'clock at
night from this city, and at 10 o'clock the
following night Mr. Smith had reached a
short distance beyond Colnbrook, being
Iol miles Mr.. lngraham had reached
Iwyford five miles the other side of Read
my, 80 miles. And Mr.. Ransford reached
ifendlne one hour and half before the
llme was expired Mr.. Smith won his
match with Mr.. Ransford by one mile and
hall, but los. with Mr.. Ingram by about
hree miles aud half Mr.. Smith is open
o bet that he will go on foot from Bristol
o London in 2S hours.-B Bristol Journal.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
NOTICE TO MARINERS

rNNHE new Light Houses on the North point of
M Block Island will be lighted up on or about
the sOih 81 AuguStnext The site of the new Lights
is about the third of mile in the rear of the old
ones, on nearly due South course Mariners IN
passing the Point a, night must be careful to give
II corresponding birth. The elevation will be a
few feet higher than formerly, owing to the rise Of
groundi and the distance of the Lights from each
other about forty ieet-being about ten feet further
apart than formerly
CoLLEcrons orrIcE, Newport July 26th, 1897,
VIM. LlTTLEFIELD, CoLL'n.l
Supt. Light Houses
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
JJDGE HoHARD's LETTER.
CRAysToN, JUl.Y 25 n. 1897.

Sm-Having received through the Pos
Office your communication, ofthe 18th inst
containing certain interrogatories, which
YOU say are submitted To me " by vote OF
the executive committee of the Rhode Is.
land tate'An,l- Slavery Society,"" and hay-
ing given them the consideration TO which
they are entitled
la reply to the lst and Sd interrogatories.
believe that Congress has the right to sbol-
ish slavery in the District of Columbia.
consider il right, however, that ought
not to be exercised against the wishes of the
people of that District, or of the States by
which il was ceded.
To The I'd. The right of the people to
present TO Congress, their views and wishes
on all subjects which, in their opinion, NAV
require the legislative action of that body,
ought in my 'opinon to be sustained {" un-
abridged"
To the 4th. lam against the annexation
of Texas to the United States, under pre-
sent circumstances.
Yours respectfully,
JESSE HOWARD.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
From the Savannah Georgian Iulr %.

FROM FLoRIDA.-From an officer, a pas.
senger, on hoard the steamer Cincinnati,
Captain Curry, arrived yesterday from ST.
Augustine, we learn that the Indians remain
quiet, although little dependence was to be
placed upon them, it being considered and
probably is the calm which precedcs the
coming storm. Orders had been received
to have the invalid soldiers, transported to
Old Point Comfort, and steamboats, were
at 81. Augustine, for the purpose of bring
ing them to this place, with tho view to for
ward them to the Point.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

rived, on his way to " drink gin and smok,
It," with Levi Lincoln, and PEny MerrcL
anu forty Others" at Worcester. Wher
That happens, shall ascend the Blackstou,
Canal and join that cold water party. which
dashes the goblet with little brandy, Jus,
10 Kill the insects.
The imperial kingdom of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations, is JUS, about,
at tins time, as Tom Piper hath il, ain a
hug-a-mug, like old Goals wig" The
plain English of all of which is. Rhode Is.
iand is IN state of excitement in relation
to the Congressional election.
The Hon. Dutee }. Pearce, of Newport,
and the Hon. Jesse Howard, of Cranston.
are the candidates of the administration
party, and suppose will receive, generally
Its support, Notwithstanding a slight schisn
exists among its partizans. Mr.. Pearce
should be elected if the good people of
Rhode Island are disposed to send a. man
to Congress who will faithfully attend to,
and ably discharge the duty that may be
assigned hiai.
l have known Mr.. Pearce many wears.
and although | never did anything to pro-
mote his election, l must do him the ;us,;ce
to say, that he has at all times ac9 uitted
himself at Washington, in the mos, able
manner. He is mau of great indus
try, is at all times devoted TO the best int.r-
ests of The state, and viii add, Rhode L.
and never can be more houorably renro-
'enied than she has been by Mr.. Pearce.
A variety of factions have been arraved
against Mr.. Pearce, and for the sake ofde-
eating him, some half dozen tickets will
DC offered. Old Mr. Tristan Burgess. who
las been laid on the shelf by circumstances
Ind his own party, is actively engaced in
opposing Mr.. Pearce, and will do all he cam
o defeat him.
Yours, &c.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
PORT or NEWPORr.
ARRIVED.

THURSDAY August 3.
Bfig Laurel. Finch, from ST. Croix; VIA Crooked
island, with Salt 10 John Clarke
och rs Express, Parker Columbus, Ryder and
0onSoia'ion, Austin, all from Kingston, with Coal
SATURDAY, 9Th.
brig Leo1'das, Crocker, I'm Havana for Proyi.
ior Dighton.-Parise, Piercel from Bangor fnr
Providence. '''
9th Sloops Victory, Heath; and Camilla, Vars.
both from New York for Providence-B ID Jones
West, from New Bedford for do.
CLEARED.
Sloop York, b rown NY.
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hee,deat-So grea, was the pressure
rom the large number that congrsgatod
IN tho hall of the City Hotel, Providence,
on Thursday evening, to listen to the Mus
10 OF the Boston Brass Band, that several
Of the benches, temporarily constructed,
gave way, occasoning the fracture Of one
ladys leg, and more or less injury to sew
crsl other individuals.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
From the Morning Boston Past

BRrsroL, Rhode ISLAND, JULY 30, 1887.
The " force Of steam, and the genius of
Fulton, n, that a poctical sentiment ?
to-day, landed me IN the beautiful town
Of Bristol Rhode, Island and here shall
remain, till Henry A. Wise shall have ar
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

A private letter from Turks Island mon
tions that Island is 10 great distress for
wan, ef provisions. Salt was selling nt the
reduced price Of 5 cents per bushel in con-
sequence thereof.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

Copper has recently been Obtained from
ore quarficd in Torngton, Connecticut, by
Mr.. Israel Coc, the en,orprising proprietor
and protector Of the Brass kettle Manufac-
tory in that town-ths first establis hmen,
Of the kind attempted in the United States.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
From the Paptucket Chronjck

"Messrs. Tillinghast and Cranston assure
The public that if they are elected, things
wiii get IN the right channel again, and that
II they were not sure their influence would
not be strong enough to bring the govern
ment to submission, they would not stand
ior Congress But they only ask to be cleo
TED, ana they will show the people such a
state OF things as no mortal ever witness
ed ~
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

F6nty Of Goh and Sitoer.-At the
grand dinner given by the Duke of Wei
nhet'n on the ID Of June, in commemora-
tion OF the battle oe Waterloo, the service
Oh gold and silver plate displayed was VAL
uco' at one million five hundred thousand
dollars. This annual dinner is given by the
! DoNs TO tho officers who were present with
bIol at the battle.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

- for G5.-
THIS DAY. August 8.
MARYLAND STATE. Glass I6.
Cap $4,000 Tickets IS
Thursday Aug. 10.
DELAWARE STATE, Chss 30, Ea.
Capital $1,000 Tickets S2i
Friday, Aug. II.
LITERATURE, Glass 81
Capital $4,000, Tickets 81
Saturday, Aug. I2
VIRGINIA, Norfolk, Class s.
CAP. S26 600, Tickets $40.
All orders enclosing Cash, or Prize Tickets, will
be promptly and coniidcntaly attended to- if address
ed rs. Ii. MOVES,
1874 Tlamcs.St
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MIR. PEARcE ON TEXAS. The letter o,
ar. Pearce of Rhode Island, on the Texas
question, is deserving special attention bv
those opposed to that measure. Mr.. Penrcs
makes a strong query as to the constitutions
alty ofadmitting Texas. This is a ground
OF objection not easily shaken. The posit-
ION in which Mr.. Pesrce stands, renders his
election to Congress ofgreat moment. 1t is
certain that Texas cannot be admitted unless
the administration party favor it. The
wings will 20 for it, except those from New
England. AS distinguished and LEADING
member of the administration party. ,be
voice of Mr.. Pearce, in the Mouse, srainst
union with Texas, would be highly. ofTec-
tive. One such man can often turn the lido
of party. The voice of Mr.. Pearce in Com
gress, will be for keeping Texas a foreipn
state. That voice would go farther than
that of the whig delegation of a whole
Northern State. Let this be thouobt of in
connexion with the approaching election in
Rhode Island, on the Goth instant.
Boston 4dyoeof.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
s,MELL COMBS AND MOHAIR CAPS.

SHELL COMBS AND MOHAIR CAPS
| - Just received at tho Ladies Ornamental Hair
Emporium, I37 Thames st. 4, supply Of the above
articles. Of various styles and patterns.
ALSO, a box OF Mohair Nets, silk do do, Aronat-
lie Dondfricc, cacined charcoal tooth powders
Churches genuine vegetable lotion, Japanese do
do for removing frecklcs, pmples and all kinds Of
eruption the skin. Also great variety Of French
Artificial Flowers which will be sold a. much rcduc-
ed prices. J. REwOND.
IVA few dozen bottles Congress water can be
had as above Aug. 2.
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iempis to injure him and impose upon the
public. Sill, all must readily acknowledge,
that Tie reptile that would bite, or the in
sect that would stiug, should be unceremo-
n'ous'y trodden upon, or roughly brushed
away and no farther regarded.
w. TURNER, PHYSICIAN.
August, Sth.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

writer in the Providence Courier is
happy to fnd that there are no personalities
INDUCED in the present electioneer;ng cam
Paign. Does he ever read the Providence
Journal and the Herald Of the Times1
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
REMOVAL.

u friends and customers generally, that he has re-
moved from his store No. 9Ol to No. llS Thamcs-st
opposite Mr. Thomas w Browns, where may be
found, u good assortment of Croctev and Glass
Ware, Wooden Ware, Tin Ware, Groceries, Con
dictionary, Baskets, Books, and great variety oioih
or articles
Just received one case Wooden clocks TO be sold
very low Call at No us 'rhanes-st
Auction aud Commission business attended 10 as
usnal.-Public Sales every Saturday.
Augusta &. n. TfLEEf.
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Dtr0.

=, IN TINS town, on Saturday 2gih ut. o,ler Inn .
illness much esteemed and respected MIss uous
Godfrey, aged 81 wears. N''' MISS h''s'iS
-, Az sea, IN June last, on board shin GEORGE
6hamplin, Mr.. Luther X. Swanstead, seaman .,
Baltimore, aged 30 years '0'''''''' VI
age. 81 years. ''' '''""
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

Fire at Neu Harsn.-A large fire broke
out in New Hoven on Wednesday last. and
destroyed Is to 20 houses on Orange and
Chapel streets.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
NOTICE.

A Ill persons having demand against II. Bins ~
"a Co. Mlllinors are requested TO present them for
TO Jercminh G. Bliss at his residence on
the hill, directly opposite the Clthoc Church, aud
all indebted TO make payment TO the same
July 26th, 3w. j. BLISS.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

UF~A whig correspondent of the New Bed
ford Mercury talks about the starring pop
ulatlon OF Rhode Island. 1t appears they
are determined to give us plenty of stufng.
The same paper tells the story of man
IN Maine, who says he was starred out of
the administration ranks. The Fall River
Patriot says this is pretty good, but not
quite equal to the declaration of foar whips
in that town, who say they were driven from
the ranks of whiggism by the LIES of whi.
editors.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

- The election in the Eastern con-
gresional district in Maine was lost by the
dessensions existing among the democracy.
Let the democrats of Rhode Island take
warning from their fate, and avoid division
as they would destruction.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
AMERICAN HOUSE.
NO. 90 NORTH nAIN STREET,
Corner Staple street, Providence, directly
opposite the
FIRST BoDfisf Mcefiap House.

FUsI Boptist Weeting House.
IRE TIIR proprietor has gone to great OK.
fs.yr pense in repairing and repleni-hing said
ssss ses House and begs leave to iniormh HE friend,
~"si<s7 and the public that il is open for the
reception Of company either transient or permanent
From the location Of said honss and the accom-.
nodaions with his long experience, he feels assured
he can make he man Of business or Of pleasure, a
cornforiabe home. lie pledges himself that nothing
shall be wanting on his part 10 make il pleasant, and
hopes to secure a share Of public patronage
Providence, Asg. OH. RICHARD SMITH.
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WM. NJ. CHAcE, Cor. Sec'ry.
Yours respectfully,

The question has been often asked, what
was the vote of Mr.. Pearce on the act for
the admission of the state of Arkansas into
the Union by referring to the journal,
page 1908, it will be seen that the vote of
the passage of the bill was yeas I43, nays
5O; among the nays, will be found john @
Adams, Nathaniel B. Borden, and Dutee
J. Pearce.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
From the Republican Journal, Belfast. Me

[ VIZ 'N"P"piiCai journal, BellaSt Me.
FRUITS OF Disunion.-The Injurious con.
sequences of disunion and dissention in tn,
republican party, are fully demonstrated in
the recent election of Representative to Con-
gress in the Eastern District, and the result
OF the unfortunate division among our friends
there, should admonish us to avoid rccur-
renee of similar difficulties here. 1t is true
that the great and overwhelming strength
OF the democratic party in Waldo, saved us
from the shame of such result, as The one
upon which we are now commenting.-It
should, however, be no less an admoni,ion
and caution to the democratic party here,
to avoid by every possible means, a like
division in future, and induce US to cultivate
with the utmost care, a better and kind
lIer feeling towards our political brethren.
In the Hancock and Washington Dis
trict, the democratic party have a clear and
undlsputed majority, sufficiently strong to
elect any candidate upon whom the whole
strength of the party can be concentrated
and yet, the exstance Of an unhappv fIed
has subjected them TO the chagrin and NOR
tlficaton of seeing "A political opponent.
triumph over them all.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

Passengers for Boston will take the Rail Road
Cars at Providence Immediately on their arrival.
All Merchandise, Specie and Baggage, at the risk
ofthe owners thereof.
The Boats ofthe Line will stop at lhe Long Wharf
IN Newport, TO receive and land Passengers.
1PThe Fare for Deck Passengers, is So.
August Cd 1887
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

Pirates are again infesting the seas in
the vicinity Of the West India Islands.
Several vessels have lately been robbed by
these despcradoes, and others have had
narrow escapes from them. An hermoph-
rodite armed brig, apparently American
built, has boarded two or three vessels, and
taken every thing they could conveniently
remove. She is supposed to be an out
ward bound Guineaman. Vessels bound
that way should 20 armed and well named.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09
From the ". Y Times of Eonday.

h'oW "e ". 4. meS OJ EOnddy.
MISSISSIPPI ELEcTIoN.-The only addit-
Ional information brought by the Express
Mail, of the election in Mississippi, is con-
tanned in the following extract from the
Augusta Constitutionalist "a Van Buren
paper of the LIST instant
" MIssIssIPpL-By this days western
mail, we have received Mississippi papers
returns from Lowndes. Kemper
Monroe, Choctaw, and several other coun-
ties, of the election for members of Con-
gress. Messrs. Gholson and Claiborne, the
Van buren candidates, were carrying every
thing before them"
In the four counties named, the Van Bu-
rem party had majority of 4O4 at the Pres
idential election.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

"There is nothing the matter with our
p,ecunlary affairs bot what originates from
the U. s. Bank there is no prospect of e.
wi before us but from the Bank aud we
are free to say, nothing has been the matter
within the three last years bu, what has had
its origin in the Bank. What then has been
the effect ofths machine, which was cren-
ted to regulate and give stability to our cur
rencyY 1t has been. and still threatens to
be, little else than central power Of agi,a-
ton, producing the most violent and fatal
consequences.
Thus discoursed the N. Y. Journal Of
Commerce in September, 1885.
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LIST OF LETTERS.


AIMING IN THE POST oprICE, NEW
PORT, II. I.
AUGUST lst, 1887. ..
p Persons calling for them wiH please
"ddcertiscd," as they arc placed in a
'-ate Dor.
A l.
,ndcr Anderson William Lovey
Is. Andres John Lenox
min Anthony Miss Helen s. Learned 2
= Aoeus Mary a. Lmtleiield
Eliza T. Austin Mary A. Lawton
Almida Armstrong NJ.
Is Benjamin 7. Marble
ms l.. Boss Alexander McGregof
" Bann james Martin
Bradford Charles Mclean
&c. Bowen Caleb Mosher
@ w. Billings A. w. Munroe
h Blunt Mrs Susan Monroe
~ Bosworth Hannah Moran
min u. Buiicn,on q
Bird Frances Orn
y Barker Mary G. Oman
ndcr L. Bunter p
MUS Barlow s,urgess phinncy
Wnity A. Barnes II. Page
cker Barker John Poler
lotto Bunker James Perkins
& n
IN Case George Francisco dc ROya
q. Cook JOAN Robinson
Crockcr Torment Rose
a Chase Henry G. Riddle
,w a. Gard Capt Edw. N. Rathborne
X. flushing Mrs Margaret 4. Ress
arah J. Cook 8
James Stevens
J. Davis William Sweet
as I. Dawloy Alfred Smith
nrollne Dodge Scc'ry. of ST. Johns Lodge
ltherine Dayton Mrs. Mary Ann SPHINX
n Mary Stanton
liza Ellis r
r. Christopher Thompson
owler Hester Thompson
ranklan 2 Mess. John N. Wood XCo
>, o.. Benjamin c. Wood
li. Gardiner Leander :. Wood
Grennill Mrs. Westcou
liarnce Gray & Co. John Watson
u Griiien Olive Welch
CO. a. Gray Charles Valentine
wa uisbs MIDDLETowN.
'n''n "a''' Peckham Anthony
ri, ~ Miss Ruth PcclSlian
, Ia,d JAMEsTowN.
4 8. ilawley Aooy Carr
lIaskll 1hIsH.
oyt Pairic ilanly
zabcth D. Henson Roger Mccormick
AIRY Hathaway john Connor
IN Hathaway Michael Mcdonald
ny Hazard Edmond kelohon
John McNeel ~ MuidocL
Jones Glllis
nc T.. Johnston Joseph FaIllngcr
X Mrs. Fogan
ing Mary Barry
,lly
X. X. CARR, =. NJ
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The AMERICAN MONTHLY, and the KslcK-
ERBocKER Magazines commenced new VOL
umes with The July numbers. The high
estimation IN which these periodicals are
held by all who are interested in the ad-
vancement of American literature, is suffic..
lent evidence, if any were wanting, of their
merit and well founded claims to the gen.
erous support Of the American public.
Any commentator which we can bestow
can have but little weight, but we would
inform those of our readers who feel dis
posed to subscribe for either of these pub.
locations, ofthe favorable opportunity which
the commencement of a volume presents,
and give our assurance that those who do
subscribe for them will receive a full equiv
lent for their money.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

The New York Gazette states that l5, 900
passengers have arrived at that port and at
Amhoy, from foreign ports, within the fort
night preceding the 3D. inst.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

SIX DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.-The
Packet ship Montreal arrived at New York
on Sunday, and brought London Papers
to the lst of July. No news of Importance.
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August, Sth.
IMPoRrANr.SThe Fall River Patriot Of

lMPoRrANT.-The Fall River Patriot o.
Thursday last, gives us the importast in
formation that, Five hollar bills of the
Amherst Bank, Mass, are in circulation" I"
This Is strange-very strange especially
about these days-but what follows max IS
it mo:e so. The same paper adds, "They
are generally well executed" There now!
If that don't beat all To cap the climax
they continue, "butthey may be detected by
bad letters in the word Amherst" What
can 1t meanl-Five dollar bills of the Am
herst bank may be detected by bad letters
in the word Amherst" Look out, good
tolks-deted them by all means, but do no,
be detected ,oith them.