The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-10-17
RHODE -IsLAND REPUBLICAN.
MEMOIR OF RHODE-IsLAND.


1880.
On Monday June 18th, arrived at New
port the Hermoine French frIgate-com-
manded by the Chevalier La Touche. This
frigate lay at Newport on the 4th of July,
and on that occasion was ornnmented with
great number, and variety of colors, and
fired three salutes-say morning, noon and
evening.
The wrecks of the British vessels sunk in
Newport Harbor were sold by the State 10
individuals, and the frigate Flora, which
Law sunk near the Fort wharf, was got up
June 29th and brought into one Of the
wharves. She was afterwards carried to
East Greenwich.
On Lafayette's return from France, he
communicated to Congress the pleasing in-
teligence that French Fleet and Army
might soon be expected to arrive in Amer
lea, to cooperate with the forces of the u
nited States. This expedition was destined
first for Rhode Island, and thither Gener-
al Heath had been ordered, 10 make prep
arations for its reception.
General Heath took up his head quarters
in Providence, where, on Monday night Ju-
ly 10Th, he was informed by express, that q
fleet of his most Christian Majesty, from
Brest, had arrived off Point Judith, of 7
sail of the Line, Frigates and 35 Trans
ports, having on hoard 5000 Troops" This
armament was commanded by the Count
de Rochambeau, aud the Chevalier de Ter
nay. They came into the IIarbor of New
port on Tuesday July llih. The troops
were landed, the fleet moored aud on the
evening of Wednesday the l2lh, The town
was illuminated, rockets fired, and every
demonstration of JOY exhibited on that hap
py and important occasion.
From the Providence Gazette of July Odd
"The following is List of the Nava
and Land Armament which arrived las,
week at Newport from France, viz.
Guns. Guns
lie Due de Bourgogne, so lie Jason, g.
lie Neptune, so L'Eyeille g.
lie Conquerant, "a L'Ardent taken !
La Provence, GA I'm the British }
1E E5iss,i., two EreH'h g
FmGATEs.
La Surveiante, 40 LAmazone, A
La Guepe (Cutter) 20 Guns.
HoSpitaShip, pierced for 6i Guns, a Bomb
Ship, and 30 Transports
LAND Forces.
Regiment de BourbonnoiS
de Royal Deux Points,
de Saintonge,
de Soiffonois,
Legion de LauSun,
] Battalion of Artillery.
We have the pleasure to inform the pub
lie that the Fleet and Army are in higl
health aud spirits, and ardcnlly wish for al
opportunity to signalize themselves in th'
common cause.-The officers of every ranl
have rendered themselves agreeable, by tha
politcness which characterizes the Prencl
nation.-The Officers and Soldiers wea
cockudes of three colors, emblematica Of
triple alliance between France, Spain, au
America.
A Transport with $50 Troops on board
and large quantity of military stores, w bic
had been separated from the fleet, is snf
arrived at Boston.-The Troops are on thei
march for this town, in their way to New
port, and are expected to arrive here to-day
Tuesday last several vessels appeared ot
the harbor of Newport, and afterwards stoO
to the Southwark. Yesterday his Mos
Christian Majesty's Frigates SuryeiIlanIe
Amazoue, nnd Hermoine, sailed on
cruze."
July 18th, Joseph wanton died in th
18th yesr of his age, formerly GOyerno
Of Rhode-lsiand.
The French Ships aud Army which he
arrived at Newport, was only the first dlyi'
ION, aud second was soon expected 10 al
rive. but owing TO their being blockaded
the French ports, by the English, they wet
unable to leave that country-a clrcumsianC
not known 70 Rochambeau aud dc Terna,
at the time Of their arrival.
The Forts which defended the Town an
llarbor Of Newport, were oil put in posses
ton o. the French, mud the Newport Mere