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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01
SENATE-Thursduy. Jan. o

The bill for the admission of the State OF
Michigan has received the signature Of the
President Of the Unned States. Mr.. Grun.
! dy rose and moved that the Senators from
the State Of Michigan he admitted to taks
the oath and their seats.
Mr.. Grundy then presented the creden-
tials ofthe Hon. Lucius Lyon and the Hon
John Norvell, which were read, and those
gentlemen accordingly took The oath and
their seats.
The bill reported by the committee on
Public Lands, restricting the receipt of
Bank Notes of a less denomination than
500, was read second time, and ordered
to be engrossed for a third reading.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs repor-
ted bill, recommending revision of the
laws, in relation to the discriminating duties
on American vessels in the ports Of Holland
and Belgium. 1t was read twice, and or
dered to be cngrossed for its third reading
Certain joint resolutions were presented
from the Legislature of Indiana. They
were referred to a Committee.
A message was received from the Senate
stating the passage of various bills with
sundry amendments and asking the concur
renee Of the House thereon.
The following bills were then taken up,
and the amendments concurred in.
A bill to extend the limits Of the Port of
New Orleans.
A bill authorizing the construction Of
railroad through the public lands in Flori-
da.
A bill to establish more uniform rule of
computing the mileage, and per diem COM
pensa,ion Of members of Congress
The discussion on this bill, was protracted
until late hour when motion was made
to adjourn.
But the Speaker announcing a message
from the President, the motion TO adjourn
was Withdrawn.
The Speaker then stated that the mes
sage contained the report of the Secretary
of State respecting our political relations
with Mexico, and transmitted further infor-
nation with regard to the condition and af-
fairs of Texas.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01
SENATE-Wednesday, Jan. 25.

A'-' = - w S'"NoHuJ, Sdh' ~c'
The Chair laid before the Senate a re-
port from the Secretary of War containing
n statement Of the contracts made by ths
Department.
Mr.. Wright presented memorial Of the
Chamber of Commerce and Board Of I'M
derwriters ofNew York praying for the err
ection Of Light House at the entrance OF
the port of New York
At three o'clock the Senate proceeded to
the consideration Of the Bill to prohibit the
sale of Public Lands, &c.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Sutherland, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported resolution directing
the Secretary Of the Treasury to report 10
the House an estimate Of the cost Of Rev
enue Cutter to be employed as Steam Tow
Boat; agreed to.
Several private bills were reported.
The House then resumed the consdera-
ton Of the Bill to admit the State of Mich
igan into the Union upon an equal footing
with the original States. In the end, the
Previous Question was resorted to, and the
question taken on ordering the bill to third
reading, and decided in the affirmative.
The bill was Immediately read third time
and passed, yeas 1872, nays 43.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01

We learn that Mr. Parker HALL SWEET
of this town, has been appointed Clerk in
the Land Office.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01

Select COmmittec.-- On the resolution of
MIR. Wise, for an inquiry into the Ex-
ecuiive Department of the Government,
Messrs. Wise, Pearce, of (R. l) MuhleL-
burg, Campbell, Hannegan, Parks, Lincoln,
Mann, CLANCY. ..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01

UF~ We shall commence, in our next,
the publication of Mr.. HAMER's speech OH
the resolution of Mr. Wise and the amend
mcnt of MIR. Pearcc. As they say in the
West 4" it's screamcr."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01
SENATE-Saturday, Jan. 2Ist.

SENATE-Saturday, Jan. 2lst.
Petitions were presented by Messrs. Clay
Kent, Rives, Preston and Linn, and refer
red
The Senate then took up the bill restricting &
The sales Of the public lands, &c.
After some amendments, the bill was
postponed to, and made the order of the day
for Monday next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Beale, from the Committee on In-
valid Pensions. reported Il bill to restore to
certain invalid pensioners the amount OF
pensions by them relinquished; which was
read twice and committed.
After long discussion on the bill grant
ing right of way to Rail Road Company
through the Public lands in Florida, the
House went into the regulation of the bills
of a private character.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01

up, and our word for it, a " light down
hunt" will terminate the campaign. Should
this catch the eye Of member Of Congress
let himlose no time in bringing up a rcsolu-
ton Where Is the son Of David Crockett
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01
SENATE--Friday, Jan. 2Oth.

Mr. Tomlinson, from the Committee on
Pensions, reported bill to continue the Of
fee Of commissioner of Pensions till the
year 1910, which vas read and ordered to n
second reading.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01
PUBLIC LANDS.

The Senate proceeded to consider the
bill to prohibit the sales of public lands, ex-
cept to actual settlers, and in limited guam
titles.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. J. Conner, from the Committee on
the Post Office and Post Roads, to which
was referred an inquiry into the causes of
the connagration of the Post Office, made
n report, which was ordered to be printed.
The Report presents nothing new.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the resolution relating to the Mileage of
members, and without coming to any con-
clusion passed to the private orders.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01

besides one hundred recruits, all from the
sea board, must have reached the sea, Of
war before this date. -,
Head Quarters, Army Of the South,
Tampa Bay, January Ist, 1897.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-01

We insert the following extract from the
Washington Globe, commencing It to our
renders as an article better worthy OF 'nser-
ton at the head of what is usually termed
our editorial column, than any thing else Sc
Iected or original, that we could have placed
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

ment-her sister her little girl and husband, rosnd
her. On another point Audubon, gazing with
eagle eye on the receding steamer.
just as we finally separated the whole company Of
the steamboat sent up general chcer-three times
repeated. Hats, handkerchiefs, and hands were
waved. The cheer was returned from the England IN
fainter tones. Celeste was seen waving her white
kerchief the others waving hands and hats, until they
gradually receded from the sight
How beautiful the England looked at that moment
There she lay on the big wave-the eye measuring
her ample bosom from stem TO stern-the white sails
spreading TO the breeze above, and the whittier foam
be ginning to POUR from her prov beneath. To see a
packet ship 90 is an interesting sight. There
is comedy and gedy-smles and tears-heart-rend-
ing par,ings and sobs and signs that few others can
realize Ii is an interesting and delightful moment
a moment that one feels he has soul without the
necessity of any other proof Of it's being or exist
ence.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

II A Mr.. A. s. Thruston of Louisville in paper
war with Mr.. Churchill about a love affair, says
that he would sooner meet . a regiment of soldiers
than "encounter one indignant glance from wo-
mans eye" Have we any such chivalreus gentle
m en- in our city Of New YoIk7
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

Bal To meet private loans OF O0 and capital, 5000
We also enabled TO present the annexed particu-
lars Of annGury by the PRINCIPAL creditors into the
affairs Of Messrs. T. Wilson & Co.
AT meeting of the creditors of the firm of Tho
mas Wilson & Co. held at their counting house The
5th " of June, 1897,
Joshua Bates, Esq. in the chair
1.-THE statement Of concerns Of this house was laid
before the meeting.
"Ths statement had been fully and carefully inves-
tgaied by Mr. Bates and a committee Of the Bank Of
England, and Mr. Bates stated 10 the meetng, that in
forming this statement The parties had directed their
attention to the property Of the house in existence
and capable Of being realised.
"Thc following resolutions were severally moved,
and unanimously adopted by the meeting
That il the opinion Of this meeting, il will be for
the interest of the creditors that the partners in the
firm Of Thomas Wilson & Co. should proceed to real
ize the property quickly as practicable, and that
rod.
"That the bill holders be recommended to present
and protest their bills in the usual way and TO send
out their protest. and take such steps as will secure
their other parties 10 the bills but 10 re-
tain their bills ia this country for the present, until
tirae ~ afforded TO what effect will be produced by
the presence of Mr.. Melv Wilson in the United
States, and the measures which may be adopted
there.
"That from the accounts laid before this meeting, il
appears that if time be afforded and proper measure.
adopted in the liquidation Of the concerns Of the
house. that there is property 10 meet all claims on the
house. ana 70 leave considerable surplus
"That, in the opinion Of this meeting, the liquida
ton Of the concerns of the house should be confded
to the partners under the inspection OF four of the
creditors and that proper deed should be prepared
for the signature of the creditors containing the pro-
visions usually introduced into deeds Of a similar ma
ture.
THAT John Horsley Palmer Esq, Joshua Bates
Esq, George Carr Glynn Esq, and John Cryder
Esq, should be requested to become inspectors and
that in the meantime they undertake that duty, and
afford the 7 advice and assistance 10 the Mariners
"That copy Of the statement submitted TO the
meeting, and Of these resolutions, be transmitted 10
the creditors ss far ~ they known and TO such
parties in the country likely TO have the means
OF making the same known 10 the bill holders
THAT this meeting adjourn to the 10Th day of June
inst, when all parties wing claims the house
are earnestly requested TO attend
"JosHuA Bates Chair man.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

~ John Ewing isa candidate for Congress in the
vincsnnss district Indiana. This lie the gentleman,
who, two years since made hmstlf ridiculous by his
proposition for metallic National Bank What will
he do now, Il he he elected
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

II Mr. Barr has been Appointed Post Master
General Of Texas. He should make haste al d re-
move the bar that 10 al present opposed to the trans
por,ation Of the mails from the United States into TIE
new republic.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

Polrcs July lel- Ssab6ing--A man named Philip
Thomas was committed to BrIdewel for assaultng
him in the side and on the arm with large carving
knife. Thomas pretended % say he was first assal-
cd, but could not make satisfactory case.
Cheap Fiss.-For some time vender OF pies In
Duane street. yclep Stephen Grown has been driving
asmash ng trade and picking up coppers mighty fast TO
the great sorrow and discomfort of compe
ttors IN the sale OF that description ofedbles. Stephen
Brown pies laughed at the ocofoco motto, "as the
currency is expanded pies is contracted"-the more
The shin plasers spread the bigger did Stephens pics
appear and one evening lately stout supporter of
Tammany was heard TO declare, 81 never seed SIGH
woppers!h Rumor, as usual, was busy Some said
Stephen had been taking leaf out of the Pickwick
papers and his mutton, veal aad beef were nothing
but deiunc converted INTO these different APP
peations by the "diwarslty of the seasoning" The
whole riddle was however explained yesterday in the
following manner. Several barrels OF flour have
lately been stolen, and where this went to could not
be OWNED. Three barrels were Yesterday traced to
hended. Seven dollars per barrel, and no charges IS
what the conscientious peman paid Tor TINS hour,
now wo tn eleven, and by this means was enabled TO
set competition at defiance This disclosure is sad
business for his cusomers-as we'll as for the pleman
himself. The first will have to put mp with the " IN
wisbles" as Brown calls his rivals pies f. on their
small size, and he himself will have to remain IN
Brldewell until discharged by the Recorder, and per-
mued to recommence pie making al Sing Sing or
BlackwelPs Island: =
Piceris cedunt proms tiburtia succo-His pies all
dough.
Unriyalled Attractions.
~ THIS EVENING, al 81 O'clock, at - Hptel,
the popular farce of" Drumming"
)Mr. Muggenhof
Country Merchants Mr.. Stenfetbus,
Mr. Flimbotiomry. A.
Dry Goods Clerk, Mr.. Fustianus.
Silk Goods do. Mr. Shocks
Hardware do. Mr.. Kamrodery.
China ware do Mr.. Pottery.
Shoe store do. Mr. Broganus.
Clothing store do. Mr. Snydarkins.
Grocery store do. Mr.. Molassum.
In the of the evening, variety of Singing
Drinking, and Smoking.
After which,
Peep at the Theatre.
To conclude with,
A Supper at Sandy Welsh's.
The above, with few variations will be performed
| throughout the business
! Country Merchants are respectfully invited to at
| tend.
Admittance Free Wine, cigars, and drinks OF all
i kinds gratis
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

WALL STREET FRAcAs took place yesterday at
the Mechani' . Bank A merchant presented his
check 10 the teller.
"Tbat 10 not good" said the teller.
What do you say n said the merchant.
aYour check Is no, good"
"Do you pay that check 7"
"No don't-itis not good
You lie" said the merchant
The teller picked up an inks,and and aung IL past
him He sc,zed another nkstand, and let Hy second
ii ne He hit the head Of the merchant and there the
matter ended. The check is not yet paid. What will
they give me to shsveit
II dse Is grow out Of the rocos, LEI be fought
with broad swords Will Jacob LosilIard be secondl
~ What " the matter with the Philadelphsns p
They srs all in fever abos, the big chip, and have
pcs'''oned tho Government TO let them copper her !
Why don't they act pbiosophically,- upon the
launch ss matter Of business, and let the govern
mens do as i pcases sbou, the coppering.
Tr Longitude 1862 2s' wee, from London and lsti.
tude II 81 south IS newly discovered island i, bssvs
the name Of Newport, and was founded bv C,p,,;o
Paddock, Of the ship Apdley Clarke. -.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19
M q N r. Y NJ A R. X Il IT.
Tuesday, July ISL p. M.

thenthe Bank OF England has not suspendea-at least
up the 7th of June. But the by the Pocahonta Is
equally important in commercial point of view Failures
still the order of the day. The intelligence OF our bank
suspension had not reached Liverpool Philadelphia
packet sailed We wait for the packet Of the 10th
Of hear the result of things in England, for the Virgil
man. hourly expected will only bring Ike dates as the
Pocahontas In this delay mp all the patience
that the have let and keep attentive
things around We have enough examine into God
knows
The country f. be curtaling
refusing discounts and getting specie
ming coin We disposed look upon all this
flourish with HnbeevDg On the LIST of June their cir
cuaon nearly Millions while the specie their vaults
$40 OCO dollars Now is absurd TO talk Of reducing
their circulation within hsir specie bass Their promises
pay their abilities Is to They estimate their loans
nearly 10 Millions for which they they have the
responibe farmers The calling in at this tmc Of eighth
Of this amount, will ruin the farming interest and jeopardze
the balance Of the debt So that under circumstances the
couRtry effect what profess do They
might well close their doss and settle up talk resu
ming By getting their circulation within the amount their
COIN regard the ouey cuaients AM resumption
only de for party purposes The late movement
Albany be sustained and Of Banks have
play their part.
Specie opened board today "a per for half dol
lars In the street, high end 10 per offered.
but refused There tendency upward in CON- Men
beginning look time for the contamination OF the
der respecting the cash duties
Money, bank money is getting plenty The Phenix and
New Yorm banks increasing their discounts This is
the way
FIVE ocLocs, r. NJ
In the course Of the day private letters received from
England by the way OF Philadelphia, developing the Of
commercial other side Of the Atlantic full
and explicit v any other we have In another
part pa there will he found detailed statement Of
condition Of the ree principal American houses The
following the aggregates:
ssefs. Liabilities. Bslnuce.
Thomas Wilson Co Ei,as4,soo Ei,a5s,soc Es7s,Cco
Thomas wggin x Go. 1,495,s00 $685. 5s7,7og
Wildes l. Co. $500 629t0O $4,000
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

I1r Were the officers Of tho Custom House paid
of u Seventh Ward notes at 10 per cent discount 7
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

~ The Battery conunoes TO b, crowded every
beautiful evening with beauty and fashion,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

Iir A thunder storm in Crawford CO. Pennsylv'
mia, on the evening Of tho 4 h, produced fresh'
which destroyed property TO the amount Of Sl00, 00l
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

Ir The Sunday Morning News 10 to be merged
into new penny locofoco paper bearing the title Of
the Daily news" The Reverend Barnebas Bates
saws his prayers and me rod in this concern
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

~ The Lower Canadians have prospect Of a
breeze in their political affairs. Mons. Papinean is
losing ground, and his violent friends getting in
difficulty They had better take care of their heads
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19
MORNING II Err A L -.


GarAr WArEr Woxns Public MEErise..
Quest the great body Of The laboHng popuaaom las
pare for public meeting the IKE Oh WHICH, w.
been seen in New York .
is now nearly four long years s'"os -. p'.s
Water Commissioners have been drawing INC" 'aia
res and fritterng away Their ime III Tue poono
IL is time to put end to this weakness anu uo,e"'e
There is no difficulty in setting zen Moasana men
Immediately to work on this island why should II De
delayed another month
Come TO the Park-come TO Inc fark-coh'e 10 'he
park The Water Commissioners must shew their
hands They must either go to work or resgn-Eo
other alternative.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

fr A RpsArrA st the South Ferry, Brooklyn,
takes place tomorrow afternoon o'clock. Parsi-
culArs tomorrow. See advertisement.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

sr Condiments are in greater demand in hot than
cold climates. Over zoo, 900 cwt ofonions went into
the West Indies last year from the little island Of
Bermuda.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

IT A long fishing article appeared in the Advert
ser of last evening II is capital epltome Of IzaaI
Walton.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

II The Corporation will not issue small bills. Fol
once has the law OF the land risen supreme to the de-
signs of the avaricous
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

~ Mr.. Kendall has appealed to the Suprem
Court. This affair Of the mapdamus will barn hi
fingers yet IL orr military chiehsin" do not lool
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

ar Advices have been received in this city iron
Bermuda to the 9th instant They have sent "a,
$4,000 in specie. Like speck in the ocean is thi
neat little island yet she drives q considerable trade
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

~ American Anthology! The title of a new
monthly magazine. II is TO contain extracts from
900 volumes Of nore poetry the possession of tn,
Editors. Don't give US too much OF the natirs, gen
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

REpvcrIoS OF RxNrs.-The adjourned meeting o
the committee on the subject Of reduct IN of rents dc
not take place last night for reasons that we wot no
Of Have the tenants given up the aatter as bat
20
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

II The tug Of war has almost come. The Cover
nors Of Miami and New Brunswick have called on
the militia 10 be ready at moments warning. VIII
do not our Government bring the question Of the N
K. boundary TO closet
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09

MYsrERIous.--On Saturday last. the
hands in the employ of Gilbert Devol
Esq. on section Is ofthe Hooking Val.
ley Canal. while engaged in quarryine
stone, near Judge Stukey's mill, discov-
cred the skeleton Of ahuman being 10 a
6ssure ofthe rock, covered about ls in
ches deep with sand and earth How
it came there is of course unknown /.
but from IFS situation, and the peculiar
place ofits interment, the individual is
supposed TO have come to violent death.
We have looked at the bones, and should
suppose them to have been inferred but
a few years though it is impossible to
Judge Of this with any certainty. This
circumstance has recalled to. the recol.
lection of many Of our citizens that in
1880 or '3l horse was found in the inn
mediate vicinity. Of these rocks, with his
throst cut. He was d fine animal, and
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09

WHOLESOME ADvrcE.-The Conven.
ton Of North Carolina editors took place
at Raleigh on the lst inst. The commit
tee reported strong resolutions against
the infamous practice Of pampering the
vilest of appetites by violating the sane
titles Of private life, and indulging in
gross personalities and indecorous Ian
guage. They also recommend entering
into pledges to maintain scrupulous
regard to morals and the social institu-
tons Of life &c. No personal contro-
versies to be admitted but as ADVERTISE
NETS, and such to be rejected if they
touch upon the relations ofhusband and
wife. No journeyman to be employed
who has not faithfully adhered to his ap-
premiership engagements, or, who
leaves the employer in debt. Regula-
tions were made as to charges for adver-
tisements. The signatures Of three fourths
Of the editars Of the State 10 make the
resolutions adopted by the Convention
binding. Ifany editor forfeit his pledg-
es, all professional intercourse with him
to be suspended. N " Star. as s.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09

"A PENSIoNER ONE HUNDRED AND SIX
YEARS oLD.--John Davis still continues
to call on :" Uncle SAM" semi-annually,
for his pension, though he numbers
whole century and six years over. /
saw him few days since when he at
tended here to prove his idenlity, and
his right to be counted among the living.
This aged veteran was born in Prince
William county, Virginia, and for some
time lived near the residence of George
Washington, with whom he served in
Braddock's war. He afterwards served
through the whole period Of the revolu-
tionary struggle. His appearance does
not betoken such extreme age-his step
is still quite active and firm and rode on
horseback to this place eleven miles)
and returned the same day. His hear
ing is bat little impaired, and his vision
such that he writes his name without
spectacles. He observed that his facul-
ties were failing, especially his memory,
though sometimes his recollection was
very perfect in recalling the past events
Of "bye gone days." but again he found
himself freqently bewidered in story,
and indeed, says he, "Ibegin to feel tGe
effects Of old age" The last twenty
years he has not tasted ofardent spirits,
and what is most singular in mans histo-
ry, is his conversion at theage Of ninety.
nine, he was baptized, and still continuesa
constant tmember ofthe Baptist church.
(Geo.) Banner. gai9.a