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SIDELL'S SPNIN KEFISTTEIJ, &c.
cPAIN REVISITED bv the author Of "A year in
- Spuin," in ? vols Harry "nuerlg novel, by,
ne author of "Cecil Hyde in , vols The dctess Of
Padua and other ules, by the author Of "The Forsa
KEN" in vols Nimrod's Hunting Tours; nterspersse
with characteristic anecdotes, savings and dongs "
Sporting Men, including notices ofthe principal crac
dex Of name, to which are added, Nimrods Letters
oing Hounds, in . vols Ben Brace, the last of
NELSON'S Agamennons, by Capt. chnmer, R. N,author
all the Life of Sailor, &c. in vols. Commentaries
,uu Equity Jurisprudence. administered IN land
and America, by Joseph Story l.. L. D. Ovid, II ms
dated BY Dryden, Pope Consreve, Addison and others,
in vols. forming No 30 and u of "iarpers Classical
Library" Infantry Tactics, rules for the exercise
and ma,,acuvres of the United Suites Infantry, by Major
:seneral Scott U. 5. Army, in vols Just received
and for sale uy WM. Mex Ian,
corner Camp a. Common SITS.
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~ " Il 10 u -.
For single gin OF 80 saws or more, with
one set OF feeders, bands, Sc. al Sc per
saw, $3.50 90
For do. of 60 SAWS, with feeders, sc at Sc
80 per saw, 500 90
For do. Of 10 saws, with feeders, &c. Sc
10 per saw 500 90
For do. OF 20 saws, with feeders, &c. ats
so per saw $50 co
Extra teeth where desired, for feeders, supplied "A
10 cents cash. the number ofteeth being about equal
the number of s"ws. One set of feeders, it is con
sidered however, will wear out tw. or three sets of
sows. Extra saws supplied at 80 cents each.
The Gins ordered, will be delivered the agents of
planters in amy Of the sea port Of the plan
ting States, at the above prices the agents paying the
tegli Oh the same from New York, am, becoming re-
sponsible for the amount Of the Gin. Tin wright
will be sent with the Gins to Put them up where de-
slred the charges or whose services will be extra but
moderate.
Iron running gear can he ordered where desired,
reasonable terms, but will be charge extra Horse
power, ofany description can be furnished Oh like
TERMS Small steam eng can also be ordered if de-
sired.
1t is desirable, when planters give orders for Gins
they should accompany them with their views in regard
to the arrangement ut saws, breasts, brushes &c. 1t
is found they differ in opinion. Some desire saws n.
larger diameter than others. The com non siz
is y or 10 ncles tut some wish them II inches Som,
wish Or rows of brushes axle while others do
not want more than at most. Some wish SAWS with s
Org teeth to the inch, while others want 10 Or IL
W! UGH discrepancy, we prefer they should, at
The time of giving ORDERS furnish statement of their
Wishes aud the manufacturers fulfil them in every
particular. Where it is left to discretion we shall
make them on the most modern and approved plan
o"'" can be executed, from the time it is received
IN the sIace feigh nine weeks aud the Gin in thai
tine placed in the hands of the factor. To be in time
tor the next CROP all orders Ought be in the hands of
the manutactuicrsly the first middle of Nav; exueut
for plantations where they are late in commencing 10
pick or gin cotton.
n r. The Parent RIGHT FIR ,nv one of tho ,,.,.a,
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[BY AUTHORTTY.1
LAWS or THE UNITED STATES,
PASSED AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE
TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
[PUpLIc.-No. 32.l

[PUBLIc-No: 32.
AN ACT TO grant quantity of land 10 the
Territory of Wisconsin, for the purpose
Of aiding in opening a canal to connect
the waters of Lake Michigan with those
of Rock river.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives. of the United States of
america, in Congress assembled, That there
be, and hereby is, granted to the Territory
of Wisconsin, for the purpose of aiding in
opening a canal to unite the waters of Lake
Michigan, at Milwaukee, with those of
Rock river, between the point of intersec-
ton with said river Of the line dividing
townships seven and eight, and the Lake
Koshkonong, all the land heretofore not
otherwise appropriated or disposed of in
those sections and fractional sections which
are numbered with odd plumbers OH the
plats Of the public surveys, within the
breadth Of five full sections, taken in the
north and south, or east and west tiers, on
each side of the main route of said canal,
from one end thereof TO the other, and re-
serving the even numbered sections and
fractional sections, taken as above, to the
United States; and the said land so grant
ed to aid in the construction OF said canal,
shall be subject to the disposal of the Leg
slature of the said Territory, for the pur-
pose aforesaid, and no other Provided,
That the said canal, when completed, and
the branches thereof, shall be, and forever
reroain, a public highway, for the use Of
the Government Of the United States, free
from any toll or other charge whatever, for
any property of the United States, or per-
sons in their service, passing through the
same; Provided, That said main canal
shall be commenced within three years md
completed in ten years, or the United
States shnll be eltiiled to receive the amount
for which any of said land may have been
previously sold, and that the title to pur-
chasers under the Territory shall be valid.
SEC. 9. And be IL further enacted, That
SO soon rs the route Of the said main canal
shall be dehnitiyely located and established,
sgreeably 10 an act Of the Legislature of
the said Territory, incorporating the
Milwaukee and Rock river Canal Com
pany, approved January fifth, 1888, it shall
be the duty OF the Governor thereof to
transmit a plat Of the same, showing its
examinations, aud its connections, with the
section-corners Of the public surveys, to
the Commissioner Of the General Lacd
office, whose duty it shall be to ascertain,
under the direction of the President Of the
United States, the particular lands herein
granted to said Territory; and shall cause
duplicate lists Of the same TO be prepared
from the plais on file in his Office, one oi
which he shsll transmit TO the Governor Oi
: said Territory, who, or such other persor
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future State of Wisconsin, to the s,ockhol-
ders of the said canal, credit shall be
given to the Territory or State for all div-
dends received by the SAID Stockholders
prior tie the extingsishment of their utter
est in the said canal, in the mode provided
by the tyenty third section of the said act
of incorporation.
SEC. 10. And be it further enacted, Tha,
Congress may, at any time until said Ter
ritory shall be admitted as State, pre-
scribe aud regulate the tolls to be received
by said company and after said Territory
shall be admitted ms State, the Legislature
thereof shall possess the like power; and
said act of incorporation is hereby approved
subject TO the modification and conditions
aforesaid.
SEC. III. And be IL further enacted, That
the Secretary Of the Treasury shall reserve
from sale the lands prsbably falling within
the limits of said grant, and the lands which
by the first section, were reserved to the
United States, until the said canal can be
located aud the lands selected as contem-
plated by tins act, and no presumption right
shall attach thereto.
APPROVED, June 18th, 1888.
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any other officer commanding any of his
Maesty's ships of war, or any armed vessel
in bis Majesty's service, within any of the
ports, hayens, creeks, or upon the coasts of
America, and shall claim the benefit of this
proclamation, and at the same time testify
his obedience to the laws, by subscribing n
declaration in the words following: 81, A,
b, do promise and declare, that l will re-
main in peaeeable obedience to his Ma
jesty, aud will not take up arms, nor en-
courage others to take up arms, in opposi-
ton to his authority" shall and may obtain
full and free pardon of all treasons and
misprisions of treasons, by him heretofore
committed or done, aud Of all forfeitures,
attainders, and penalties for the same and
upon producing to Us, or to either of Us,
a certificate Of such his appearance and
declaration, shall and may have and receive
such pardon made and passed to him in
due form.
GIVEN AT NEw-YoRK, this Thirtieth Day
of NOVEMBER, I776.
By Command of their ExcEILENCIEs
HOWE,
w. HOWE,
Hen STRACUTy
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Lopers. People who are in love

Lovers. People who are in love with
each other, wonder that third persons
should discover their sentiments. They
fancy themselves in sort Of Cslypso's
Island, and are astonished when strange
sail is seen approaching the coast. There
is, IN point of fact, no paradise that has
such lew and thin fence as this; every
passer-by can see through il.
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RHoDE-IsLAND REPUBLICAN.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MoRNIN

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
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No paper will be discontinued until arGearages
are paid, except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding a square
inserted three weeks for 81 and II cents for each
subsequent Observation-Disclosures not marked
will be continued until forbidden. and charged ae-
ordingly
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MEMOIR OF RHODE-ISLAND.


In the Newport Gazette, published at
Newport under the authority and patronage
of the British Army, under date of January
10th, l777, is the following Proclamation ::
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By RICHARD VISCOUNT HOWE,
Of the Kingdom of IRELAND, and
WILLIAM HOWE, Esquire,
General of His Majesty's Forces in AMER
ICA, the KINa's Commissioners for re-
storing Peace to His Majesty's Colonies
and Plantations in NORTH-AMERI-
CA. &c. &c. &c.
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Many of the inhabitants of r. Island a
vailed themselves Of the benefits of this
Proclamation, and received certificates, one
of which has come into our possession, and
is as follows
RHODE ISLAND, 29th Of Jan. I777.
THIS is to certify, that the Bearer -
- has, in my Presence, subscribed the
Declaration, agreeable to the Terms of their
Excellencics the Commissioners Proclama-
ton, dated at New Y ork, 30,h November,
l776. F. SMITH,
b. General.
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HEN. STRACHEY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-20
y "a Goochland Republican," in our next.

tn INV, COMMUNICATED.
w THE VOTERS OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY.
s.su in common with the rest Of the district have
vote, by two writer's in the Enquirer to give your
Dr. senator 10 opponent of the late incumbent,
aid in bs H., Sectional feeling has been appealed to- to
his being and you are said to be aggrieved BY
By snao asa'n IN the field
coalition b,S hocuspocus, it seems that tripar,ite
oeen formed between Gloucester, Ma.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-20

NOTICE TO BUILDERs-Seaed proposals viii
he received at the Lunalic Hospital in the city OF
Williamsburg until the first day OF June next, for the
building of brick wall around the said hospital, about
Ave bmsdred yards in length ten feet high besides tho
coping and inclusive of two feet in the ground Pro-
posers will please TO specify their prices by the thou
ssand common brick, and the thousand coping brick.
Sealed proposals will also be received at the same
place until the frs, day of July next for the building of
an extensive addition 10 the said hospital, OF which
plan will be shown by the subscribers ut any time alter
the 10Th Of May next.
THOMAS G. PEACHY,2
BEVERLEY TUCKER, Committee
ROBERT SAUNDERS,
April 20 li1L -I.|t
liz bs boyo for onb. and their account, to the ftea
81
- iNTING INK Inst received al this Office. Q
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-20

s Il s' esf INK
~hc, uiiI be sold 70. IS cents per pound for Cash
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-20

- trend in Washington writes Monday that "Mr.
Hame, this morning abandoned his resolution and cav.
bis reasons for it, Mr. Hopkins has again offered them
cannot say what will become Of them A mere dis
ciaImer of hostility amounts to nothing have strong
hopes something will be done to settle the ve1cd Gnsu.
Ga question"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
FRESH FRUITS, sc.
M. GUSHING.

Respectfully informs his friends and
the public generally. that he has just re.
ceived general assortment of articles in
his iine' consisting in part OF the follows
ing:
Oranges. Lemons. Rsisins, Figs,
Prunes, Currents. Sultana Raisins, Git
ron, Almonds, lalm-nuts, Filberts, Esq
llsh Walnuts. and ground Peas-Nut>
megs' Gloves, Alspice, Cinnamon, Rose
~ater-an assortment Of Essences. AL.
So Spanish. half Spanish, and Common
Cegars, and Chewing Tobacco-togeth.
er with general assortment OF CON
DICTIONARY. Also. bottled Porter,
Albany Ale, Beer and Cider,-all OF
which will be sold low for cash, or to
Punctual customers. o. His SODA
FOUNTAIN is now in operation.
May 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

SPEED THE PLOUGH.

The CRops.-We see it stated in many
OF our exchange papers, that the crops gen
eraiy present very promising aspect. In
this county, although the grain is somew ha,
later than usual, (occ asioned by tie Ions
continued cold weather,) we have never
known it TO leok better or presenta more
promising appearance for an abundant har
vest. The fly, whose ravages have been 9,
severely felt in this region, for the last two
or three years, has not been noticed. as ia,
as we have understood. in any grain field.
this spring.-Rockingham Register.
In this county, the wheat, in tho general
looks better than it did at the same period
for several years past, though it is far iron
being as promising as the Register repre-
ssnts the crop IN Rockingham.-Ed.S pne
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
Land for Sale.
May %, 1888.

IN obedience to decree of the Cir.
cult Superior Court Of Law and Chan
Gerry for Bath County, pronounced the
goth day Of April, 1898, in cause shere-
in depending between Gay and Grose,
Plaintiffs, against Samuel S. Williams,
William d. Kincaid, and William r..
Benson, Administrators Of William Far.
rar. deed. aud others, Defendants, |
shall, on Saturday the 25th day of June
1885, upon the premises, proceed to sell
to the highest bidder, on a credit Of six
twelve and eighteen months, the TRACT
OF LAND in said decree mentioned.
containing $50 ACRES, lying and being
IN the County Of Bath, on Stuart's Creek
now IN the occupancy Of Elizabeth Far
rar, or SO much thereof as may be suf-
Gent to satisfy said decree. The pur-
chaser required TO give bond with good
security for the purchase money. The
above Land is free from any claim of the
Widow as to her right of Dover.
STEPHEN A. PORTER. Com'r.
May 24ih, 1s3S-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

Gen. Dennis Kimberly Of New Haven, a
Wing, has been elected Senator of the u. =.
by the Legislature of Connecticut, nov in
session, 10 take the place Of MIR. Niles. whose
term expires on the 4th of March next. The
vote was for Kimberly 97-Niies 39-Whiy
majority So.
By general order from Head Quarters OF
the Army, with view Of instructing the re-
cru'ts intended for the Dragon service, all
the men enlisted for that arm will hereafter
be sent to The barracks near Carlisle, in the
state OF pennsylvania, where will be esiab.
iished the principal depot under the direction
Of an officer Of Drsgoons.
The body OF Col. FowLn. of the u. s
Srmy, who was one Oi the killed by the sx.
r'osion OF the steamboat Moselle, was tousti
~ the river near Madison (lnd.) having
been carried about one hundred miles by the
current.
letter from Washington, published in
The New York Journal Of Commerce. saws
- learn that there are SIXTY applications
before the President for the vacancy in the
situation OF Charge d'Affai,s al Peru, occa
stoned ny the untimely death of MIR. Them
|ton.-Nlany Of them are from past members
OF Congress, and some from present mem.
hers, whose political course is likely 20 end
with this Congress.
The Frederick Herald contains a runner
That another Military Court Of Enquiry is to
he held there, TO investigate the conduct OF
Gen. JEsUP.
The Senate passed the Treasury note Bill
ON Friday. Ayes 27. noes ID. A debate on
an amendment offered, which was rejected
occupied the whole day. Constituted as that
body is, no other result was 10 have been ex-
pecied.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
MASONIC.

THE anniversary of St John the Bap.
fist. will be celebrated by New Hope
Lodge, Saturday the 23rd June next,
Sabbath being the Oath, the usual day
of .celebration.)
The procession will form at the Ma.
sonic Hall at hall past 10 o'clock and
move from thence to the Methodist Epis.
copal Church, where an Grafton will be
delivered on the occasion.
All neighboring Lodges, together with
all brethren in regular standing, are cor
daily invited to attend. No brother
will be permitted to join the procession
after it leaves the Masonic Hall.
BY order of the w. Master,
G. r. HARRIS, Secretary.
Augusta County, May 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The case OF the runaway slaves who were
captured with the Seminole Indians. aud
claimed at New Orleans by their Georgia
owners, was decided in the New Orleans
Court on the 18th instant in favor of the lat
Ter. The Picayune suites that Gen. Gaines
inquired IN the suit, representing in his per-
son the United. States OF America as d.f.n, ,
dant. The plaintiffs. who reside in Georgia.
Claimed as fugitive slaves 81 negroes, which
were taken capiives with the Seminole In
dams. The case was argued before Judge
buchanan of the First Judicial District
Court, by z. Ii. Chlnn on behalf of the
claimants, and by Thos. Slidell for the de-
PENDANT, the government. The case was
decided in favor OF the claimants. General
tsaines was made the party defendant, he.
cause the safe removal of the Indians and ne
sroes 10 he iasds assigned them by govern
ment as their future abode, was considered
to belong to him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The Virginia Docess Of the Episcopal
church, conveRed in Winchester; closed its
session we understand on Saturday evening
last. The meeting Of the convention has
haen one Of unusual interest, and together
with the pleasantncss Of the season, brought
together the largest attendance ever wi,aes.
sed on any previous occasion in Winches,
ter. All the public houses ia the place.
throughout the meeting. have been crowded
TO overfiewing, besides large numbers en-
tertainsd in private families. Tile venera-
bic patriarch of the Episcopal church in Va,
Bishop Moore, also Bishop Aieade, and Dr.
Henshaw OF Baltimore, with others were o.
mong the number present. The preaching
throughout the meeting No are told, gener-
ally met the high expectations iadulg sd, and
1t is hoped will not be in van The meet,
ing has adjourned vs. th The best wishes of our
community, by whom pleasing recollection
ot the varied interest il created will Ionx be
indulged. Already our town has resumed
IT'S accustomed quietude. ministers and other
numerous visitors brought together ON the
occasion having left US. In business poin.
OF view VS. understand The meeting has been
ono oi Importance TO the church. It's next
annual session will be held in Norfolk.
(Wn. tIrg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
From NE Parkersburg Gazette.

The SrAuNroN RoAD.-Lieut. Cret.
ter and hi. party, when last heard from
were pursuing their examinations be,
tween the West fork and the mouth OF
Leading creek. and, we learn intend to
proceed from the latter place over to
the South fork of Hughs river. Themes
down Hughs' river to its junction with
the little Kanawha; then to return IL
the mouth of Leading creek. and con-
tinue their examinations eastwardly, un>
til they meet Lieut.. Anderson and his
party, whs are making preliminary
surveys Oh the eastern section.
Much interest is manifested by the
inhabitants upoa the several routes pro.
posed. Ofcourse we cannot at present,
give any information as TO which route
will ultimately be adopted. We have
reason to believe, however, that Judi
cieus choice will be made. The Prin-
ciPal Engineer will make the location
during the present season.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The Prince de Joinville, son of the King
CT the French, arrived at Norfolk in the Her.
cule, French ship OF ibe line, on Mosday
last. He left it on Tuesday morning, via
the Railroad, for Richmond and Washing
ton-arrived in this city on Wedn esday eve
ming. and left il yesterday morning in the
cars for Washington, in company with his
Aid camp, Surgeon and three French of,
ficers.-The HersuIe and Favorite are last
from the Hayana.-The Prince is said TO be
not quite 20 years Of age--.and very unas-
suming in his manners. The Norfolk Bea-
con saye-"It is believed tina, he will re.em-
bark from this port, but it is yet uncertain
whether The Hercule and the Favori,e will
come Up to the Naval anchorage"
Richmond Enq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

%. The Governor of South Carolina has
called an extra session Of the Legislature OF
that State, TO assemble on the 2Sih inst. for
The purpose Of devising measures OF relief to
the people Of Charleston. In his proclama.
lion. Gov. Butler remarks that "ihe recent
hre has laid waste 145 acres of the most no.
puious parts ct the city, and has destroy ed
buildings and their contents, valued, at be-
tween three aud four millions of dollars -
and after recapitulaiing in detail the disas
tress effects of the fire, be adds, "It has pu,
10 hazard the ultimate success of eur great
national plans OF improvement, the ,ccstern
ralI road nud the domestic importing compo>
ny and, with these, it threatens 10 jeopar
dizs the future prosperity and the high char
acter and standing of the State, which has
so nobly patronized these rise and extensive
schemes of public improvement Tirg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The VALLEY RoAD-A meeting was
held IN this place on Monday eveaing last,
Tor the purpose of taking into con sideratio
the propriety ofopening books for subscrip>
liens to the stock Of the Valley Road. :
Books we're accordingly opened; and al
though al late hour in the evening, stock
to the amount OF 81, 500 was taken. The
SUBSCRIPTION in this place at present amour s
to about $1,000 We have no Information
from any other part of the county: but we
hope 10 be able by next week. TO announce
the gratifying intelligence, that the whole a.
mout Of the portion allotted to US has been
subscribed.-R Rockingham Reg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
NOTICE.

WILL be sold at the late residence OF
w lillian MeClenathan decd. on Friday
the 10th day OF June next, Horses, Cat
te' Hogs, Sheep, Farming Utensils and
quantity Of Household and Kitchen
furniture, Corn, Oats, and Bacon. Sale
TO commence at 10 O. clock-Terms made
known on the day of sale.
All persons having claims against the
estate are requested to present them for
settlement
RO. S. MOFFETT,
JNO. K. MOORE, Admr's.
May 81.