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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

Earthquake at Quebec.-Extraordina
phenomena are visiting us both in the heav-
ems and on earth. To the aurora boreaHs
of the 25th of last month is now to be ad-
ded smart shock of an earthquake, which
occurred on the 9th inst. about three o.
clock IN the morning. 1t was accompanied
with rumbling noise, and two or three
conclusions, as if a heavy but soft weight
had fallen on some elastic substance
Many persons were awoke out of their sleep
and alarmed by the unusual noise and mo-
ton, which they ascribed to various sup
posed accidental causes.-Those who were
awake at the commencement, say that the
whole passed off in few seconds. No ma
terlal damage was done, besides throwing
down some articles of furniture, and break.
ing some panes of glass. The shock ex-
tended to the country all around Quebec.
The air was clear, and the thermometer
about zero. The mornings have been re-
markable of late, for those dense fogs
which sometimes rise out of and settle
along the river St. Lawrence in frosty
weather.
Some assert that there was slight shock
on Tuesday morning last. Several ale of
opinion that what was felt yesterday was
more conclusion Of the atmosphere than
m earthquake,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

Educdtion.-The following remarks
upon Education, by that excellent writer
DR.. Channing, are worthy of being read
and remembered by all who have any con-
Germ with the education of youth.
To educate man is to unfold his fac
ulties to give him the free and full use of
powers, and especially his best powers. 1t
is first TO train the intellect, to give him
love Of truth; and to instruct him in the
process by which it may be acquired 1t
is to train him TO soundncss of judgment,
to teach him to weigh evidence, and to
guard him against the common sources Of
error. II is to give him a thirst for know
ledge which will keep his faculties in action
through lie. 1t is to aid him in the study
of the outward world, to initiate him into
the physical sciences. SO that he will under
stand the principles of his trade or business
and will be able to comprehend the phe-
nomena which are continually passing be-
fore his eyes. Ii is to make him acquain-
ted with his own nature, 10 give him that
most important means ofimprovemen,, self
comprehcntion.'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01
a fHfLDRENS CHAIRS. variors ratteru,
~ Jns' received and fr.r'e at No 90l Thames-st.
March ~. By G.. TIgTTv.
FAsL ngvHIs wEsTERN rAND CoH!-
pAEE.

PASY
~ company, wh5 propose 10 purchase a tfact ot
ldnd IN NE western part Of our country on which
many Of The members have resolved TO settle for
'''S, r. was formed in Fall River last October
Inc Executive Committee will be APPOINTED on
The third Monday in Anril next, and IiII conn.
@ @Inenee their journey in the execution Of their
commission early in May I'm making the
purchase .ot location they will b, rec,iir-
( eu To pay due regard to q healthy region. rpri-
ot wafer Tor family uses fertility of So, as adap
leu 'o me growth Of wheat. water priyilares for
mus, facilities for trHnspor,atons 10 distance and
lh'ercommunication" After the purchase the
Commiltee nre 10 lay ont village in square in
n .nS mort suitable place containing not less than
S-V acres. In the centre, there shall h. a public
square, The sides of which shall be 50 rods A
street four rods wide 10 be laid out on each side of
the square, extending each way to the extreme linn
US OF The village Three rods to be the width of
all the other streets
The whole number of shares are not to exceed
hVe hundred, of one hundred and twenty five dol
lars each and no member To own more than ten
shares. II any person be dcsiriouS of owning
more than ten shares he may upon the condition
that all lots over ten shall BE- laid out bevond the
limits of al other lots Of the company and for Such
shares he shall have no interest in the village lots
or company property
All non resident prcpretors are oblioed 10 mslc
permanent improvement on each lot To the value
of SO within three years after the division of the
lands; fit be not then done, so much of the delin.
quentS land will BE- sold by the Treasurer as shall
equal $50, al Government prce.
This scheme is worthy the attention of all who
intend 10 emigraie TO the WeSt-Oue of the main
objects of the company is to secure water power
believing il TO be of the greatest advantage and ben
eft TO n western settlement
The reader cannot but have perceived that the
design of the company is 10 promote the interest of
all, as very udcious restrictions are placed on the
graSping desires of wealthy persons who often
swallow up their weaker brethren
Their articles of Agreement are to be had in a
pamphlet form, at some of the bookstores in Provi-
ience, and al VIM. CalahanS Newport.
STMr John Paul, of Fall River, Mass is the
Feb 22d-iw.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

o. A CAlfD.-The undersigned re-
turns his sincere thanks TO the firemen and
citizens of Newport generally, for their
prompt and efficient aid in removing part
of the cargo and in extinguishng the fire,
on board of the sloop Charles of Provi-
dence, on Saturday last. To their Jealous
exertions, all interested in the property en-
are chiefly indebted for its pres
ervaliou. JOHN HEATH, MASTER.
Newport, March LIST, 1887.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01
NEW YORK CATTLE M.RkEr Feb %

Reported ior the journal ol Commerce.
AT market, 700 he I'd of beef cattle, 1899 sheep
and 100 cows and calves.
Beeves-;he demand was active Tor Beef cattle,
and the supplies proving much shorter than during
the previous sale, an advance of 25 cts per cwt
realized on last weeks prices, nearly the whole of
the stock were taken 81 to 1850, averaging 80, 80
per cwt bullock, fatted by Mr., William Felt of
Madison co. in this state, years DID, and estimated
as weighing 20O0 cwt. The beef was sold TO Mr..
Alexander Welch and Matthew Iiarpell, for $1,000,
which far exceeds any price before Obtained,
Sheep-former prices were fully maintained, and
all at market were sold at prices ranging from 81
% for inferior. to $40 for prime descriptions.
Cows and calves--,he demand was fair, bit in
consequence of large supplies, the prices of last
week were hardly sustained so sold at S25 Sf5.
Hay and straw-Suppics ofboth continue very
abundant. Sales of Hay at S71 Sll2 1 per
cwtby the load, and straw 80 $3.50 per 100 bun
dies.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

.HerieO.-Santa AnDa's party carries all
before it in Mexico. The national flag,
which had been kept at half mast since his
capture at St. Jacinto, is now restored to
its usual position. Three days of festIvity
and general rejoicing having likewise been
had on the occasion Of the news Of his lib
Grafton.
1t is reported also that Gen. Santa Anna
will arrive at Vera Cruz about the middle
Of February, and that he will be appointed
Immediately to the Presidency.
Two other candidates are also spoken of,
VIZ; Parrls and Bravo neither Of whom it
IS believed. can expect to be elected. Gen.
Bustamenie, who probably would have been
fixed upon for the Office had Santa Anna
not been liberated, now decline. nomination.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

Buried Aliue.-A physician of Sachselen
in Newchatel named Ohmlln, no, long since
took a strong dose of opium on going Ito
bed, in order to calm a violent toothache.
He was found llfeless the next morning
physicians were called in, all of whom but
one were satisfied of the reality of his death.
The opinion of the majority was adopted
and the body inferred. His dog followed
the coffin aud remained several days in the
tomb, uttering plaintiye howlings. The
sexton's attention was awakened by the cir
cumstance and he resolved TO open the grave
and examine the coffin. The dead body
was found turned upside down, with part
of the hair torn from the head. The un-
fortunate man had been buried alive 1T
would seem that his dog had heard the pain
ful cries of his master.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

In this town on the 2Olh ult Miss Nancy Han
dy, daughter of the late MAJOR John Handy, in the
5sth year of her age.
On Thursday last, Mrs Mary Ann Amelia SEQ
bell, wife of Mr.. William s. Scobell Of Dalhou-
sic, Upper Canada, aged % years.
Al jamestown, ON Wednesday last ancr a short
illness, Thomas Carr, Esq, aged G2 years.
At South Kingston, on the 18th INST, Mrs. Mary
Brown, widow Of Mr.. Pelcg Brown, in the 10Th
year Of her age.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

captain prepared 10 meet them, first taking
away the cabin steps, &c. One ofthe muir
derer' had four loaded pistols, one of which
he had at full cock in his hand, under his
blanket coat, when he fell down the cabin
door; another had pistol and knife.
Commodore Hawkins, of the Texan Ma
w, died this morning.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01
Best. Statesman.

AmiabLe Simpiicity-The following ad-
vertisement appeared in Philadelphia pa
per of Tuesday, from some Simple
Susan: -
a respectable female is deslrous of OBJ
tanning situation rs housekeeper with IA
single gentleman. She has thorough
knowledge Of domestic concerns, wouH
hare no objections to small family, aud
would feel anxious to make herself useful to
her employer"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

pedent TO increase the same, one lieutenant
colonel, two majors, six captains, SIX first
and six second lieutenants and further
authority to the President, whenever he may
deem the same expedeut, 10 cause one of
the regiments of infantry to:be armed and
equipped, and to serve as regiment OF
ri1emen, and one other of the regiments OF
infantry to be armed and equipped, and to
serve as a regiment of light infantry.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

The committee of Congress appointed tn
select four American citizens to execute four
great historical paintings to be placed in the
pannels oflhe .Rotunda of the CAPITOL at
Washington, have designated Vanderlin,
lnman, Chapman and Weir. $4,000 have
been appropriated for the object. We un-
derstand that commissions were rendered to
Alston who declined
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

The London correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Inquirer writes under date of De-
csmber 81, of the great snow storm which
had ragged throughout England" As for
stage coaches hardly one ofseveral hundred
has arrived for days. Men, horses, sheep
aud cattle, have been buried and lost in
their endeavors to traverse the dreary waste.
In consequence of the failure of the mails,
hundreds of drafts have been protested and
returned unpaid"
If such be the condition of things in En-
gland, with her turnpike roads like bowling
alleys, we should not complain if the slow
mail does lag behind, and five or six Ex-
press mails are missing.
The roads in some parts of the south and
west are horrible, even to traverse on horse
back, and the streams are often minus their
bridges in very short time after heavy
rain ors udden thaw.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01
BRIGHTON MARKET, Movo,y, Feb. 20

(Reported for the Boston AdvertIser aud FatrlOt.)
At market, 4l0 Beef Cattle, and-Sheep.
Prces-Beef catle--No particular variation
from last week. about the same prices were obtain
ed for a like quality. We quote a few extra n,
s,25 a $50; first quality $50 So; second do
6,75 1875 aud Sd quality at 50, a 62j.
Sheep--dul. Lots were taken at the following
prices viz-Si, I,50 50 5,75, 6.25, and 81.
Swne--nonc at market
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

Renel Williams Of Augusta, has been
elected BY the Legislature Of Maine, to GIL
the vacancy in the U. ;. Senate, occasioued
by the resignation Of Mr.. Shepley. Mr..
Williams is friend to the coming admin
istration.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

1t is, indeed, amusing to hear Henry
Clay descant upon the enormity of daring
to complain Of what is said by Senator,
when he challenged to mortal combat, while
holding the office of Prime Minister under
J. q. Adams, John Randolph, a member
of the L. S. Senate, for words spoken in
debate, and attempted to take his life there
fore ! Wing consistency!
Rosf Sf1fesm1n
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

The Erpunging Pen.-A little anecdote
is related at Washington, which is worth
recording. The night the expunging reso-
luton was carried into effect in the Senate.
Mr.. Benton, the preserving mover of that
measure, sent to the President the pen used
by the Clerk Of the Senate, in drawing
around and across, the black lines, and ex-
punged by order of the Senate. 1t was
new pen that had never been used for any
other purpose. The President received j,
with much pleasure, and informed Mr.. Ben
ton that he should preserve it while he lived
and at his death, bequeath it to Mr.. b. as a
mark of his regard. Adroeate.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

WAsnINGToN's BIRTHDAY IN WASHING
ToN.-The twenty-second of February was
a great day in Washington, as it deserves to
be everywhere. The birthday of the Fa-
ther Of hIs Country, ought to be in all pla-
ces celebrated by this people, so long as they
love aud cherish the free institutions which
it WAS his glorious destiny to establish and
defend.
Among the ceremonies of the day was
the presentation, by a committee of the cit
liens of New York, of a splendid phRton,
made of the wood of the frigate Constltu
ton, or " old ironsdes," as she is some
times called.
An address was delivered to the president
on the occasion, by Mr.. Daniel Jackson, of
this city, to which the president made
suitable reply.
We learn from our Washington cores
pondent, that the president received this
token of the respect and kindness of our
good citizens, with deep sensibiity, and that
he will return to the Hermitage, as he in
Inmates in his reply in this vehicle.
The president was in feeble health so
much so that, after remaining a short time
in the drawing room, he was completely
exhausted, and obliged to retire. The pal
ace was crowded with thousands of persons
of all ranks and condition. The mammoth
cheese was exhibited and cut Although it
weighed fourteen hundred pounds, it was
soon demolished, and carried off in small
pieces. A strong smell of cheese pervaded
the whole city. The evening closed by two /
brilliant balls.-!Snnddy Morning Ne~s.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

New Erprcss Maiis-Ezpense, &c
The Post master General in a letter ad-
dressed to member of the House of Rep
resentatiyes says: " The amount of posta-
gss Oh letters sent and received by the pres
ent Express Mail at the cities Of New York
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington
during that month, yielded a revenue ex.
cceding its cost. That it will largely add
to the general revenues of the Department,
inslend Of diminishing them, there is now
not a shadow of doubt.
" am, therefore, encouraged to promise
you, that will put in operation an Express
from this city along the route of the Nation
al road to ST. Louis, passing through the
capitals of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and
connecting by branch with Cincinnati and
the southwestern States.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

Maternal and Sisteriy Feeling Mali
bran's body reached London in the last
week in December, having been brought
from Manchester by Madame Garcia, her
mother, accompanied by her younger slstes
Mile. Garcia, of whose talents report speskr
highly. On the same evening, these near
relatives attended the Opera Buffa, or Bur
lesque Opera, What a world To see
these near relatives at the Opera Buffa on
Tuesday evening; and think on the un-
buried dead The sense aches at it," says
the Literary Gazette.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01
TEETH +! (! +.

AOCTOR GALLUP having returned, in
~ tends to remain in Newport until he has com
peied his numerous engagements.
Having removed his Furnace from New-York is
prepared more perfectly 70 labricate and III COM
plote sets and blocks Of ms SILICIOUz ME-
TAIiC TEETH 10 the varied conditions of the
mouth
lie respectfully invite. those who have long wait
ed his professional services TO call at his oihce in
Spring street.
Jan
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Cause and ESeet.-Thc Philadelphia

Cause and Efeet.-Thc Philadelphia
Gazette of Tuesday SAYS, several -four mer-
chants in Philadelpha, who besides their
own business act as agents for -four produ-
GERS to the number of thirty or forty, scat
tered through The interior, have since the
New York riot, received orders 10 stop the
transmission Of many hundred bis. of -four
to that city, thereby holding countermand
of previous, directions. This has been the
inevitable tendency Of the late tumut. Ii
has kept fiour from New York, that might
now be circulating chenply in the shape of
bread.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

Monster Mothers. Two cases of the hor-
rible crime of child murder oc cured in Phil
adelphia, last Wednesday, as we learn from
the Ledger. Early OH the morning of that
day, the body of Eew born male child was
found in an alley running from Crown street.
II was wrapped in n blanket, which was
frozen to il. On the same morning, the at
tention of lady residing in the neighbor-
hood of kensngton was attracted TO a spot
near the burying ground of the Catholic
church, by the strange movements of three
or four hogs. Going to the spot, she there
beheld the body of II new born child, which
tire swine were in the act of devourins !!
With some difficulty she drove them from
their horrible repast, and endeavored TO lift
the body from the ground but lis warmth
when put there had melted the snow on
which it was laid, and the corse was now
stiff and frozen to the ice. The only cover
ing was two shirt sleeves, in which it had
been wrapped when thus murdered by its
unnatural and wretched mother.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01

A robber in New York, on Wednesday
evening, entered the house of Mr.. Thad-
deus Phelps, and proceeded very deliberate
ly into the chamber where Mr.. and Mrs.
Phelps were quietly sleeping, and took the
pocket book from the pocket of Mr.. P's
pantaloons, and n watch, with which he re-
treated in the quietcst manner possible to
the hall, left the pocket book on the stars,
after taking out the bank notes, and was
unmannerly enough to leave the front door
wide open, through which he escaped.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-01
VhR. ID. JAMES INDikN EXPCC-

- IL
NJ ToRANr is recommended as decidedly an.
Perot 10 any other known combination of medicine
iof 'oughs, Colds Inluenza Consumniion Ash
ma, Splitting OF Blood Eoerscness bifrcnI,v nr
breathing, Whooping Cough Pains and weakness
gans '"''! o'-
This medicine is highly and Justly recommended
Dy humorous aid respectable individuals, who have
ound relief from its use. MANY who have been Il.
borlhg under protracted coughs aud pains i'm the
breast and have been happily resto ed 10 perfect
health by the usr Uithis valuable expecioyant The
following Is deen,sd sufficient for insertion here.
From the Rev c. c. u. Crosby, late agent of The
American Baptist
- New York, June 18TH 1896.
To DR. ID. Jayne
Dear Sir:--l have made use of the Indian E.nec.
torant, personally and in my family; for the last 81,
years, with great benefit. Indeed NAV consider
my life prolonged by the use ofths invaluable medi
cine under The blessing of God for several wears I
may say almost as much in the case of my wife. and
asb OF the Rev. Mr.. Tinson Of the island of Jamaica
For NIL cases Of Cough inflammation of the Chest
Lungs and Throat, do most unhcsiiatingy recon-.
mend tins as the best medicine have ever tried
MY earnest wish is TINT others afflicted as have
Deen, may experience the same relief which am
persuaded lhey wil, 10y using the Indian Expccio-
rant G. D., y crosby
NJ B. Many ofmy neg'bors, on my recommen.
daton have tried this medicine with uniform success
Dr. Hamilton. of st. James, South Carolina was
greatly affected by cough, hoarseness and soreuess
81 The lungs aud on using bottle of this medicine
ound immediate and permanent relief.
by DIR. II. X HAZARD,
7gen for NEWPORT
And by f. p. Mason, Providence, and at Whole
'ale ~ Retail by A. B. & ID. Sands, No 100 Fulton,
Dec. 2Sth, tf
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PORT or NEWPORT.
ARRIVED


ARRIVED.
THURSDAY, Feb. 23d
Brig Sea Bird, Naybury, u days from New Or
leans, with moassss
SATURDAY, 25th.
Sloop Tecumseh, Vars, from New York for
Providence.
MONDAY 9th.
Schr Glide, Basset, from New York for Boston,
with Seamen for Y. s. S. Independence.
MARINE MEMORANDA.
Schr Mogul Austin, from Boston, arrived at
Havana, on the 29th Jan.
Bark Harvest, Stackpole, Of this port, was at
Cape Town Dec. Doth with $50 bbls oil.
Sch'r Commerce, Mcsser, for Havana sailed
from Wilmington on the l2th ut
Schr. Branch, Wiley from Havana, arrived nj
Charleston on the l7th ult.
Schr. Concord, Carr from Havana, arrived at
Boston on Saturday last
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AUCTIONS.
DT CHARLES n. TILLEY, AUCT,R,
ON THURSDAY EVENING, AND
s3roN SATURDAY EVENING NEXT,
March "a & llIl

EAILI. be sold at Public Auction. at the Auo,.
w ion Room No. lls Thamesstreet.
great variety of Dry aud Fancy Goods. Cloth.
ng and other artcles.-Condi,ions, Cash.
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FOR SALE.
A " IsLhND called GOgID ISLAND,
~ situated IN Narraganscu Bay, short distance
from Newport, containing about i3 acres of Grs, rate
land, with House aud CRIB, in good order. Said
place is well enclosed by walls and watered by two
wells i, il rndcr fine Improvement and has n frs,
Large quantities Of Building Stone of good quail
ny s.atlachedto the shore nvery favorable situations
for quarrying and shipment
For further information apply to
Feb. % a. ALBERT COTTRELl.
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MARINE MEMORANDA.

Schr Glide, Basset, from New York for BOs,c
with Seamen for u s. s. Independence.