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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

The late Gale at the Souih.-Captsin
Bogrs of the Steamboat Gen. Gaines, who
left New Orleans just before the storm OF
the 9TH instant, informs the editor Of the
Louisville Journal that the gale struck him
near Placquemine, and that it blew subse-
quenily with immense violence. Trees
were uprooted and broken and flat boats
destroyed in great numbers. Captain
Boggs remained over night n little below
the mouth Of Red River, where be saw the
nir whitened with cotton, which was blown
from the fields half across the Mississippi.
The opinion was that Mt least one third Of
the whole cotton cropwas blown away. The
condition Of the sugar crop was such that
the injury done TO il cannot but have been
immense.
At Matches several small houses were
swept away. The gale was not less furi-
Gus there than in the regiou farther South.
The csismity is probably the greatest that
has befalIen the Southern country for sey.
sral years.
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From the Boston Commercial Gazette.

RIOT AND ASSAULT ON THE MONTGOMERY
GUARDs.-The Court room was thronged
at an early hour, on Saturday, by specta-
tors. Messeurs Philips, Brigham and
Park, severally spoke in mitigation of the
sentences of the prisoners. At the conclu-
sion of their remarks, Judge Thatcher de-
ivered the following address to the prlsons
ers:-
After long and patient trial, in which
you were faithfully defended by learned
counsel, you have been convicted by the
verdict of an impartial jury, of the offence
for which you are now to receive the sem
tence of the law. II was an unprovoked
riot, without the shadow of justification on
the part of the rioters. Your counsel were
as eloquent in their denunciation of the
crime, as they were ingenious in their efforts
to free you personally from its guilt. The
Montgomery Guards stood from seven in
the morning until six in the evening, on the
field of duty, subjected to your insolent
taunts, and violent assaults--and in pres
ence of the Major General and other Off
GERS and soldiers Of the division, and of
their fathers, wives, children, and brethren.
lowed by furious mob, and assaulted with
stones, brickbats, glass bottles, aud other
dangerous missiles. For the personal inju-
ries the gentlemen Of this corps suffered,
they were happily restrained by prudence
from making any return but that of patience
and forbearance. But it cannot be forgot-
ten, that you did all in your power to close
the pageantry of that day with a scene Of
blood. Is it to he understood that when cit
izens are called to perform military duty,
they are to be subjected to The insult & assaults
Of worthless mobl Had these soldiers, in
the absence of all other protection, defen-
ded themselves with the arms which the
country had put into their hands, and had
thoughtless assailants fallen in the rencon-
er, an independent jury of their fellow citi-
zens would undoubtedly have acquitted
them of blame, and the highest judicial tri-
bunal would have approved their conduct.
Take from the soldier his honor, and de-
grade him in his own estimation, it will
SION follow that the defence of the State
will fall into incompetent hands, and with
the spirit to defend their liberty, the citizens
will lose its substance. Your offence was
rank. 1t was n direct insult TO every Off
Ger and soldier who was on the field; and
vou did all in your power to subdue the
the spirit Of the Militia of this Common
wealth. 1t is for these reasons that the law
will nflict npon you severe punishment I;
and hope that others will be deferred, by
your fate, from initiating your evil example" /"
After delivering the above address, he
pronounced the following sentences npon
the prisoners:
Thomas Tucker, three years in the House
of Correction. Joseph Pierce, three years
in the House of Correction. Thomas Young,
tco years in the Hou" Of Correction.
Pierce was afterwards sentenced, on an
other Indictment, to four months imprison-
ment in the House Of Correction, for as
sauts on ConstabIes Andrews and Hoses,
to he executed upon him from and after the
expiration of his first sentence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

.d here on board the steamboat on Friday
LAST, on their way to visit Boston, and re-
,,rnsd 70 NewYork in the boats, part on
Monday and The others yesterday.
The Siouxs are and have been for some
time at war with the Foxes, and on this ac-
count the deputation from the several tribes
do not mingle together. The object of the
Government in sending them round the
country, is to impress them with the extent
and power of the whites. Of this they had
previously no idea; in fact, so little were
they informed of the population of our
country, that on arriving at St. Louis, they
expressed their surprise that so many pale
faces were in the world.
There was grand display made in Bos-
ton on Monday-several military compa-
MES were ordered out, and the Governor is
sued an order stateing that the Indians
would be received by him, in behalf of the
Commonwealth, that day, at one o'clock, &
prescribing the duties to be performed by
the different troops and the ceremonies to
be observed on the occasion. The Indians
were to exhibit some of their war dances
and evolutions, on the Common, in a square
staked out for the purpose.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

The following excellent resolutions were,
among others, adopted by the Democrats
of Boston few evenings since:
Resolved, That notwithstanding the fears
of the professed friends, or the hopes of de-
termined foes Of Democracy, the results of
the Extra Session of Congress have demon
s,raied that the measures of the present ad-
ministration, and the men who support
those measures, will be triumphantly sus-
tanned.
Resolved, That with fearless reliance
on the sober second thought of the people
which is never wrong, and always efficient,
MARTIN VAN BUREN has nobly disregard
ed the false fears of timld and selfish friends,
and the loud threats of reckless enemies,
aud faithfully edeemed his pledge to the
great democracy, by recommending their
cherished principles with an honesty Of pur-
pose aud force of reasoning which the op-
position can answer only by clamor and a
buse, and for which they can find no sub
sttule, excep. their old remedy whenever
the country is in trouble, new dose of
panic,
isesolved, That the opposition stand
condemned before the people by their own
showing. because they demanded an extra
session of Congress to relieve the people,
and vet when Congress met they proposed
nothing and opposed everytbing-hence it
follows, either that Congress could do moth
ing, and therefore the wings have falsely
charged the distress Of their own creating Q
on the administration-or, the measures
recommended by the President were the
only ones that could be proposed for relief; !;
or, if there are any other measures Of relief
the opposition kept them back IN order to
carry out their policy of first ruiring the
country, in the hope that they may be able
to rule it.
Resolved, That those representatives in
Congress, who opposed the issuing Of Treas.
ury Notes, are the direct enemies Of the
merchants and manufacturers, because with
out such issues the Government could no,
pay its own creditors and also extend the
credit so earnestly desired for the debtors
to the Government.
Resolved, That the pretencc Of the oppo-
siiion, that they are the especial friends Of
the merchants, is fslsi6ed by the fact that
at former session their principsl leaders
defeated the anticipation of the NcspolItan
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ID Dtc0.

On Tuesday 2i;h uh Susan Elizabslh, only
child of Mr.. VIM. H. Durtee, aged 3years and
months.
On Thursday evening, Joseph. only son of
Capt. Joseph Sherman, aged years-ln the death
of this interesting child, much hope and expecta-
ton has been suddenly bighted
On Thursday night last, Ellen Mumford, only
daughter Of SIR. Solomon Gladdng, aged years
and . months
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

Romantic Story. The Goshen Indsna)
Express mentions the discovery Of a female
among the Indians near Peru, Indiana, that
had been taken prisoner by the Delaware
Indians, sixty years ago, when she was on
only five years Of age. Two brotbers aud
a sister visited her, and she was recognized
by marks they named as being on her per-
sou. She could not talk English, and had
an interpreter. No entreaty could prevail
on her to return with them home, and they
had reluctantly to leave her. She had been
married to a Miami chief, who had died
and left her with seven children.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

Disoppedranec Of Juan Fernandcz.-Ir 10
stated that the island of Juan Fernandez
has recently disappeared from the South
Sea-probably destroyed by m earthquake.
The island was named from lis discovcrer,
who was a Spanish navigator Of the 10th
century. tits wellknown MS the place which
afforded Aexande Selkirk an asylum for
several years, whose adventures were re-
corded by Defoe, under the name Of Rob-
inson Crusoe.
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BRIGHTON MARKET, Monday, Oct. %

Reported for the Boston Daily Adv. and Patriot
At market 1860 Beef Cattle, 1900 Stores, 1850
sheep, and SO Swine.
PRIcgs-Beef Caule--We quote extra dt 6 80 a
70; hrst quality 5 rs 25 second quality 5
80; third quality IA 525.
Banelling Cattle-Last weeks prices fully sup
ported.
Stores-A shade less than last week :;
Sbeep--Lots were taken at AZ, GO, 81, 2
IS, and 3 80.
Swine-sales quick at wholesale, for Sows
and ; for Barrows; at retail, sag.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

From the New Orleans Bulletin Of Oct %.
Business Is beginning to revive slowly,
and the Levec again wears an aspect Of
hustle. About thirty steamboats, are moor
ed at the landing, many Of them engaged
in dischsrgins and taking in freight, and u
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

MOBILE, October 23.-Thc health of the
city seems to be improving. Attacks are
less violent, and yield more readily to the
power of medicine. weather is warm,
but the balmy breezes from the south that
have prevailed for two days and nights, are
highly favorable to the sick.-Regisfer.
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NOTICE.

VENHE SUBSCRIBER bsing about to leave
- this town for some months. for the Florida
campaign, takes his leave FROM all his friends and
good acquaintance. and recommends hi. family (tha,
remain here during his absence) TO the protection Of
all honest persons IN this community ANY person
having any claim against him is requested TO hand il
to George Engs, Esq for settlement.
l.. A. SELLER
Newport Oct ODD Jsy5
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The federal papers are reiterating the
LIE asserted by Mr.. Wise on the last night
OF the session, that some of the members
of Congress were obliged to receive their
pay in shin-pIasters, alias, bank notes. The
following extracts from the letter of the
Correspondent Of the New York Evening
Post, giving an account Of the proceed
ings on that evening, shews that that as
ssrtion was refuted on the spot, and was
absolutely false (; yet it may be found re-
pested, will, sundry comments, in every
federal paper in the country. So much for
their love Of truth
Washington Oct. Is.
On meeting last evening the House re-
sumed the discussion on the "blll grant
ing indulgence to the deposIIe banks" IN
Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Lincoln and Mr.. Adams both opposed
the proposition to grant indulgence TO those
institutions. The latter spoke for upwards
ofiwo hours. in spite Of the esrnes, appeals
made TO hin, to permit the public business
Ia progress, coming from those of his own
party, as well ms from those to whom he
wss opposed When he bad concluded. The
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01
bill was by general consent, laid aside, and

bill was by general consent, laid aside, aud
the appropriation bill was considered.
! MIR. Wise took this occasion TO make q
charge against the Secretary of the Treas
ury, that he had deceived and imposed up
on the members by promising to pay them
in specie, when, behold, il was now all ex-
hausted, aud those members who had not
taken time by the forelock were compelled
to receive their pay in shin-plasters. He
appealed to his friend from Maryland, he
said, in Conformation of the fact.
This friend was William Cost Johnson
who rose as we'll as he could Baeeh
pienus," and poising himself between two
desks commenced "A long rigmarole about
the gross injustice Of paying him in shin
plasters when he had been promised gold.
He said he had made application to the
sergeanr-at-arms for his pay in specie, who
told him it was all gone and he must take
notes or nothing. Johnson spoke for near
ly two hours upon almost every subject he
could think of, going into history of his
own life and adventures, and relating a
number of disgusting anecdotes in which he
had made fool of himself
Wise, Hoffman, and others SET near him,
several members frequently in:erposed,
wings too, among others Whittlesey of
Ohio, implored the gentleman that if he had
any regard for the public business-any
for the feelings of others who wished to ex-
pedite that business on the last night of the
session, that he would postpone the needless
discussion. "Go on !" exclaimed Wise,
Johnson" tell the gentleman" define
what is u gentleman" said Hoffman--and
he went on for another hour to do so, till a,
length from the effect of speaking and-he
reeled into his seat.
Mr.. Bynum then rose and read a letter
from the Sergeant at Arms, totally contra
dieting the truth of Johnson's statement.
Wise said il had been confirmed to him by
one of his colleagues that colleague de-
MED it, bu. said that he had asked to be
paid in Virginia paper, in preference to
specie, as more convenient to carry nay,
more, that he had been offered United States
Bank paper and had refused it! This was
no other than John Robertson, one of the
most violent wings in Congress Poor
Wise shrunk, for once, abased and ashamed
and said not an another word Other
members confirmed the contradiction, and
the Sergesnt's letter stated that he had
then balance Of about $4,000 in specie on
hand, aud that payment in that currency
had been rendered to every member, with
out his asking for it. Sc much for such a
scene.
Mr.. Calnbreleng made several strenuous
efforts anil many urgent appeals to get
through the bill for the relief of the suffer-
ers by fire in New-York, but they were in
effectual.
1t was opposed by nearly the whole
strength of the opposition, aud more ear
nestly by Whitlesey, of Ohio, Bell, Wise,
Thompson, of S. c. Williams, Of N. c.,
Rencher, &c.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

The New York Gazette says, that coun-
terfeit two dollar bills of the Phenix Bank,
Westerly, r. l., are in circulation. They
are signed Rowse Babcock, jr., Cashier,
aud have the name of Rawdon, Wright,
Hatch & Co. New York, as engravers.
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POSTSCRIPT.
BY SteambOat.-this morning.

The Newfork papers Of last evening,
contain no further news about the Sus-
quehanna.
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0rWlNTER GOODS.afU
WM. E. 81. T. r. SW am.
MERCHANT TAILORs.

No. 40 THAMES STREET.
Np pEsPECrFULLY inform their friends ard
~ the pubic generally that they have received
from Boston, A FULL, AND FAsHIONABI.E
ASSORTMENT L Of plotCIoths, Lion Skins, Mo-
hairs, Flushn2s, Kerseys, }roadclo,hs, Cassimercs
Sattines. and Veslngs, suitable for the season. which
they will mike up 10 order, in the best manucr.
ALSO, Hosiery Gloves, Snspenders, IIdkis.,
Coniforters, Cravafs, Stocks Bosoins. Collars. aud
every other article nsuaIy Ionpd in such au establish.
men nj prices which cannot fail 10 suit thcso who
feel disposed TO patronise them.
Cutting particularly attended to-
complee assortment Of READY MADE
constantly on hand, and for sale rs
cheap canbe bought a, any other store in the state
Oct. 4tb
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AT Portsmouth on Sunday 20ih ult., By Rev. MIR
Taylor, MIR. Israel Orswell of Providence. to
Miss Abby Hcadley of Portsmouth and on the
10th, Mr.. Daniel Wilcox Of Portsmouth, TO Miss
Sarah ). Jones, of Fall-River.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

The Hon. JOHN p. KING has signifed
his intention to resign bis seat as a MEM
ber of the United States Senate from Geor-
gia, and to decline q reelection.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

Treasury Notes.-We are informed that
the Secretary OF the Treasury has obtained
engraved blanks of the Treasury notes au-
Ithorizedby law and they are now issuing in
proper cases for disbursement and in ex-
change for specie.
We understand that the present emission
bears an interest Of two per cent, and is
chiefly in notes of fifty and one hundred
dollars each. 1t will probably be most con-
vencnt to the public to issue them at first
in these denominations, and at low rate
of interest, MS by this means they may be
used as a medium for distant remittance,
instead of being laid aside for investments,
as would undoubtedly be the case if the rate
ofinterest upon .hem was fixed at or near
the maximum allowed by law.
We have seen specimen Of them. The
devices are appropriate, and we consider
them finely engraved, and particularly well
guarded against counterfeiting.-Giobe.
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TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CON-
OERM.

II. FOSTER would respectfully return his
lvH grateful! acknowledgements TO the inhabitants
Of Newport aud its vicinity for the very liberal aud
extensive encouragement which he has been favor.
ed with since his coming TO this place and he
would respectfully announce TO the families and
strangers in Newport, that in consequence of his
cent engagements IN Boston, (aDd in order he should
punctuaIly meet those engagemenis) he will be un-
der the necessity ofteachng BUT ON NE COURSE
MORE IN his truly elegant syslem Of
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-01

MERINOS.-Rich dark colors, French Merl.
lvH nos, do do shades Of Merno Thibets, of Su.
pins, best quality may be found at the Store Of
Nov. I. VIM. &. COZZENS IL Co.
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Town MEETING.-A town meeting was
called and held yesterday, for the purpose
of ordering a town watch, which it was vo.
ted should be immediately set, commencing
tonight
The Committee on fire engines made a
report, about which more anon.
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PORT or NEWPORT.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
SATURDAY, Oct. 2sh.
Sch'r. Deigt-in-Pease, NicherSon from Boston,
for Providence. -SIoop Joseph Brown, Brown, FIN
New York.
CLEARED.
Brig Gov, Coddngon, CozZens, Havana.
Do Sea Bird, Mayberry, New Orleans
Do Annawon, Sanford, Wilmington, On. C)
Do Napoleon, Hunt, Portland.
Sch'r Geneva, Almy, New Orleans
Do Delight-in- Peace Nickerson, Providence.
Sloop Joseph Brown, Brown, Pail FLYER.
Do Rienzi, Heath, New York.
MARINE MEMORANDA.
AT Hamburg Sept. 9Th, Ship VIM. Engs,
Vaughan, for Cotienbursh to load for New-York
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EVENING SCHOOL.

VUvHE subscribers Evening School, will com
II monee this evening NOVEMBER lst, at the
usual place. T.. TRENETT.
Nov, A 3w
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hSSTGNEE'S NOTICE.

A LBERT COrTRELL, Of the town and
~ County cf Newport. Honsenrigh, has this day
made an assignment Of his property 10 the subscil.
bers for the benefit OF his creditors ;A persons in
debted to said Coitrel. will make immediate pay.
ment TO sHEFFIEBD ~ BELL.
Newport, Oct. 20, 1887. dssiQnces 10 4. c.
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EOlf SALE.

lhNE MOTIFS STOVE, in good order--an'
u one JAMES Cook Stove
Apply to CHARLES ". TILLEY,
Oct. % No. lis. Thames s-street
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FIiENCII CLOTIIS.
Doctor %. G.. TURNER,

nFFERs bis Services TO the Public as Pay
" scIls and SURGEON, al the residence OF bis late
Father, DR.. WIN. TURNER, dec. in Thsmesst.
Newport Oct &
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-17

Leutsnsnts, b. Boutwell, J. Gasson, b. Sheppard, C..
Chaplln-Surgesn H. - Couter-Parser w. p Zantznger-
Passed Midshipmen, b. r. Shauck j. Parker j. H. Sher-
buDe-Assistaat Surgeon, ). w Keiogg-Mdshpmen J. B.
Randolph r. X Perlee, r. G. Van Wyck c. West~n w. B..
Douglass Clerk c. Porenshie-G unner Burton
Boatswain j. Ball-carpenier, r. Dee
VESSELS SPOKEN.
Ang I3tiI on ST Georges Banks ship with letter
In her fore topsai,-by the Mnnett Sw) at this port
Aug 8ih lat 4 on the Grand Bank exchanged gnas with
Equator Bsson from Have, New York-by the New Jer-
sey, at Boston
July % lat A. long 49, ships ste ering W-one
had black cross in her toreopsal the ether black ball in
her foretopsa showed signal, red field, black ball on il
by the Lagoda Boston. THE Suy Lines from Havre,
and The Europe Marshall from Liverpool both this port
and have been reported in al L." ia 40 Is long SO H.
FOREIGN PORTS.
Liverpool, july 8-Spd, Creole Tracy, New YORK.
Bombay, no dae-Barbara, Beazley, New York.
UNITED STATES PORTS
Philadelphia Aug l5h-Arr Susan, Chambers New York,
Copper shannon so Star, Loveless, d. Cpd Mary Deal
do; Alert Scott do. Arr in the Schuylkl Gem, Whitaker
do; Lexington, Corson, do. CPd. Sun, Bigbee, do:
Richmond, Aug. l4h-Spd Tuscarora, Bell New York ;
Geo. Wheaton, Somer, Charleston.
Baltimore. Aug l5th-Arr. York, Thatcher New York.
Carelinian, Bedell, do
Savannah, Aug lith-Crd Avon Widgeon, Boston.
Charleston, Aug. l2hCpd Congress, Fox Turks Island;
Chief, Edridge Boston; Alpha Thomas, New Bedford.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-17

WEDNESDAY, August 10th, r. NJ
Mesn John Haggerty Son had sale Of dry goods this
dayt was rs usual well attended, and change from
previous sales this season, for the better We noticed
today number OF eastern merchants scattering about The
strangers begin flock into city in large numbers We
expect very good and lucrative trade by the LIST sep,e
Der Liverpool coal selling At % The market for domestic
spirits has taken better stand whskey selling q, SIC and
ash SIC Pot ashes In good request wheat |, dull
the tendency downwsrds Rye Is in moderate demand
Cornsouthern Is declining; saes have made At III 0
los Flour continues In better demand Cor western but with
out material change Georgetown selling TO the bakers
o. Alexandria and other southern ee New YORK and
Ohio ss good brands % SCI southern Is rather ul
Corn meal The usual OF goods or nub
lie according law win take place "Wednesday
Receipts Of produce3oo0 barrels four So liquor Iaa AZ
ashes, 81 do. provisions, 81 tnbs butter
BALrrpfoRE August 18th, r. M.--FIour- Mills m, a,
Howard Street oef 0. 0rain-whest foreign sl5o Iss
Nc Rye-Domesdc 60 e5ca foreign 70 IS.
c.srox April sTbe tea market has experienced bu, l,
change Young Hysons prices for the low and medium
grades article declined masrisy while the choice
ss.s Sssfy Tsss SEs quota
crop q Canton made Young Hy,on. will soon come to market
rates now demanded for medium country qualities q q
tails per pecul annex quotations for Nil descriptions Of Tea
today though but limited operations In them for the last e~
Gongou Is apil. Bohea none Of fair qualities C.mpoi
nc.e scuchcnE - tss per prgE Pixies s. g DE- DO
T"ssssy ao Orange Is 81 DO dol
DO dol Young nyscn, Rankin. "a 60 do do Hysor
H,.sa = S do
DO Do; Imperial Nsntn 52s 81 do dol Gunpowder Can
Raw si2. ~ none n %sriet Of fine quality Manu-
featured SkBut limited transactions IN them OF late hougi
fall pace with % n mo there T. there vii
indemspd.