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ration. The nuptil festivities received d
sudden interruption on the following morn
ming, IN consequences of the disappearance
OF both bride aud bridegroom; and what
wns stranger sill, II was soon discovered
that they had eloped together. The go.d
people of Paris we're thrown into the most
,Saclous amnzemcnt NJ an event SO entirely
witlout parallel, eiher la history, poetry, or
romance, us the first prince of the blood
running away with his own wife aud their
nstonshment Increased, when the circnnl-
stances of this lawful abduction iranspired
by which it appeared that the Prince de
Condo, accompanied by his ilustrous bride,
Quilted their chamher an hour before dawn,
and that he had actually carried her off, RI
ding behind him on pillion, disguised in
the gray frioze cloak aud hood of a farmers
wife.
The enamored king, transported with
rage at having been thus ou,wiiicd by the
boy bridegroom, gave orders for an imme-
dale persuit. The welded lovers were,
however, beyond his reach. They had
crossed The Spanish frontier before their
route was traced, aud Philip the Third nf-
forded them refuge in his dominions.
The refusal of that monarch 10 give up
these illuslrious iugiIives, produced a dec
larniion of war from Henri. llc was in
fact, so pcriinacious in his attempts To OBJ
tain possessinn Of the object of his lswless
passion, that il was not I'LL after his death
that Condc venturrd to return, with his
lovely wife, from the voluntarily exile 10
which they hnd devoted themselves as n re-
fuge from dishonor The splendid talents
aud noi,le q,mliles Of Henri de Conde have
obiained for him so distinguished place in
the annals of his country, that the title Of
,he " Great Conde" would undoubtedly
have pertaincd TO him, il The renown of his
iIIusIrious sou, by Charlotte dc Mon,moren-
CT, had not, in after years, transcended his
own.
History has, with her usual partially,
passed lightly over this dark spot ia the
character of the gay, the gallant, the chiv-
alric Henri Quatre, without bestowing siu-
Gle comuient on the lofty spirit of honora-
ble Independence Tint characterised the
conduct Of his youthful kinsmnn on this
trying occasion /; aud has left wholly unno-
,iced The virtue and conjugal heroism of iii,
high-bon beauty, who nolly preferred stHr
! ing the poverty aud exile Of her husband Il
all the pomp and distinctions that were il
! the gift 0f u royal lover XXI
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said villainy, to be paid Immediately upon
tie conviction of any one or more Of them
And the several Sheriffs in the said Colony
are hereby required forthwith TO cause this
Proclamation TO be posted up in the most
public places in each Of the towns in their
respective Counties.
Giusn undsr my Hand and Seal
at Arms, at -Nevport, this Treiffh
day Of jane, in the T~sitM
Yeor Of the Reign Of His Most
Sacred Majesty GEORGE the
Third, by the Grace Of God King
ofGreat- Britain, &c. Anao Dom
mi l772.
JOSEPH WANTON.
BY His Honor's Command,
HENRY WARD, Secretary.
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MISCELLANY.
VISIT TO THE HERMITAGE

In September last, western Editor, ac-
companied by Mr.. Brndf,rd, the Editor of
the Nashville Uuion," paid visit TO Ex-
President Jackson at the Hermitage. As
every thing relating to this extraordinary
man, who has acted SO conspicuous part
in The affairs of lliis country, must be inter-
esling to readers of nlI parties, we extract
the following particulars Of this visit from
le,ter addressed to a gentleman Of Match
ez:
The Ex-President lives ten miles from,
town entirely free from the noise and bustlc
incident 10 city life. The house is per-
haps half mile from the main road-n
gnie opens Ia n private avenue which leads
to The dwelling of the retired soldier aud
statesman, who, Cincinuatus Ike, has
gladly embraced the quiet of rural life, af-
ter having long and successfully served his
country. The house has nothing very re-
mnrkablc about it--ihere are several in
your town more gaudy in their exterior aud
interior A porrIco or gallery extends the
length Of the house, front and FEAR, each
supported by six stately pillars. A beauli-
ful yard, gently elevated, extends for some
distance ia front. The grounds are isste-
fully ornamenied will, shrnbbcry.
General JncksOn was in the msin hall
when we rude up--hr met us at the doors
after cordially saluiing my estimable friend
b.. Twas introduced. General Jackson's
manner is so easy and iamiliur, that every
body is perfectly nj home 10 his company
We found him in excellent spirits his
mind appears To have lost none Of its youth.
fuI vigor, nItho' time is gently making i,i-
roads upon bis noble aud commanding per-
SOMA very good idea of the general con-
tou- Of his face and head is conveyed iu TIE
various likenesses with which We frequent
" meet. He is inclined to stoop little,
when walking, yet steps with oil the firm
ness and activity of man nj the age o
thirty. His memory appears 10 be remark.
ably retentive he recirrd incidents of thu
revolutionary struggle, of the late war, ans
of the Greek aud Seminole campaign
which were lis.ened to with great CURIOSITY
AID interest. Do you know the origin %
his cogpomeu Of "Oid Hickoryl" Afe
the battle of New Orleans when he was re-.
turning with the Kentucky mud Tennesses
Volunteers, he loaned his horse to n sick
soldier in the neighborhood of Natchez
the General fell in The rear ofthe army, nn,
pursued his way on foot. After he hat
marched some twenty or thirty miles, some
one Of the soldiers observed ~ his CONRAD.
1 that the General would break DOWN No,
observed his companion, he is tough s'
hickory Ever since the occurrence of the
anecdofe in 1915, he has borne the title
He rrcoIIects men and incidents with great
accuracy he 10 living history Of the
age.
The general has very 6ne garden:
culled some choice seeds, vhieh I -ill di
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Mosr HoRRiBLE.-We learn from n
source which we have no renson 10 doubs
TINT horrible murder was Committed. du-
ring last week, at house q short distance
this side Of Springfield, ia tins State. We
have The name Of the person who lived in
The house, but, until the facts are fully as
corsalned by regular investigation, we do
not consider it our dury to mention it. Tie
circumstances were as follows: A poor wo-
man, with two children, was travelling to
Springfield, VIXEN night overlook her, iust
as she reached the above named house.
where she applied for lodgings until morn
ing, which request was readily granted. A
short time after, gentleman on horseback
arrived, and Likewise asked permission To-
stay oil night. After supper, the lady was
showed 10 her chamber, where, being wea.
fIed with travel, she soon fell asleep. She
was aroused in the night by a noise which
she thought rcsembled u person strangling
aud immediately after she imagined tl,er
she heard blood running on the 6oer. Her
terror was great, but doubIy increased when
she heard some one in the adjoining room
ask, What shall we do with the old ladv o.
" Murder her, to be- sure" replied a second
voice. Z" But the children r inquired The
first speaker; +" it will be hard to kin tben,."
Well .hen," said the second, Eve will
ascertain II she IS asleep, and If 80, we will
le; her go ~ The morning, but If not, she
must die" The lady had sufficient forti-
tude aud presence Of mind to appear to the
nurderers, when they entered her room, to
be in sound sleep. In the morning they
gave her her breakfast, and suffered her to
depart with her children. She had NOT
gone far ustll she met a man on foot, who
stopped her aud inquired, where she had
stayed the previous night She replied, at
the first house. What kind of people live
there ! asked the man. They were very
KIND aud good to me, she replied. The
stranger pissed ON, and she had not pro.
ceeded far before u second mnn- sccosted
her With "wh~re she stayed last night 7"
by this time her suspicious were aroused,
aud she answered him in the same strain
as she had replied To the first. lie PASSED
on, aud sbe was met by third, who pro.
posed similar questions. and received, sins-
liar answers. At length sLs arrived 81
Springfield aud lost no time ia Informing
The proper authsri,es slI she had seen and
heard. A body of men were procured, and
proceeded to The house designated, the
nurdcrers were taken BY surprise, snd ,all
secured. The house was then searched.
aud The body of n murdered man found ia
the cellar, aud slso the cum ef el3 900 was
fooud, supposed TO be the properly of The
victim. BY next week. We will probably
lear" further particulars, aud tho name q
the uufortuuxtc man,. a ,l....I. 4 " " =.
Quincy (0Ais) Argus.
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vide with You The first opportunity. Tic
garden is tastelu!Iy laid of in pIais, orna.
men,ed with various kinds Of flowers and
shrubbery. The tomb of his la,nented Ia.
dy rs IN one corner of the garden. but a
short distance from his dwelling 1t is sur
rounded hy rose bushes, and The weeping
willnw, aud covered with plain summer
house. The inscription upon the tomb wns
vi iiien by Major Lee. She died in 1929.
aged 81. Afier speaking Of her unbound
cd beuevolence aud feryent pety, it con-
cludes this: Being so gentle yet So vr-
,uous, SANDER might wound, but could not
dishonor. Even death when he tore her
from the arms of her husband, could but
transport her to the bosom Of her God"
You recoect the foul ISLANDERS which were
heaped upon General Jack son, and his la
dy too, during the first canvass.
The carriage made of the live oak of tho
frigaie Constitution is looked upon with
peculiar interest by nll his visitors it is in
deed beautiin! specimen of American
mechanism. The associations CONNECTS
ed with it are peculiarly interesting.
The hall of the Generals dwelling 10
quite elevated. A beautiful painting de-
cornes one of the sails representing the
attack made upon the Americans and 9TH
crs in Mexico, by the degraded and litter
ate population oi that ancient and beautiful
city. Alr. Poinseti, the American minister.
walks out npon the balcony OF his residence.
accompanied by high spirited young
Virgnian, by tho name Of Mason, and un-
iurled the flag of his country. The stars
aud stripes of sour loved land" had a
wonderful effect in aIIaying the feelings of
the excited poo0lace. A hundred well nim-
cd muskeis were diverted from the mark
and that furious people retired before that
irresistible appeal. That was an instance
Of the power of the American flag: A
bust Of Mr.. Livingston and Mr.. Woodbury.
are kept IN the main hall. In the parlour
there Is a very good likeless Of Mrs. jack
son mud Mr.. Van Bnren.
The dinner was plain and substantial
repust: Previous 10 retiring, the General
proposed tonsi--" Our absent frendsy ~
was drunk by all. Andrew jackson. Jr.
aud his intelligent and beautiful lady, md
Col. Enrll, one Of the most accomplished
gentlemen in America, are Of tho Generals
household.
No one can visit the Hermitage without
being pleased. Every thing is cnicuIsted
to make The stay Of those who call, rerees-
bls and plcasont.--There is no display. no
ostcntaiion you are nj home and welcome.
The llermiingeisa almost constantly throny-
ed with company, md will he 50 long a.
It's distinguished owner sojourns among the
living.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

The General Assembly met at Newport
on the first Wednesday Of May, l772,
when the following gentlemen were elected.
JOSEPH wANTON, Governor.
DARIUS SESSIONS, Dep. Gov.
Assistants.
Samuel Dyre, Thomas Wickcs,
James Barker, Thomas Randall,
Solomon Drown, John Congdon,
David Harris, Rowland Robinson,
John Almy. William Richmond.
Henry Ward, Secretary.
Henry Merchant, Au'y. Gen.
Joseph Clarke. Treasurer.
The Deputies from Newpor were
Thomas Cranston, John Wanton, George
Haszard, Joseph Wan,on, Jr. Oliver r.
Warner, and Thomas Freebody.
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besides several small vessels ms tenders.
The three last named vessels were Rev
enue Cutters.
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RHoDE-IsLAND REPUBLICAN.
PuRLIsHEp EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING

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IL II S2o5 If not paid in advance.
No paper will be discontinued until arrearages
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ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding square
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subsequent insertion Advertisements not marked
will be continued until forbidden. and charged ac-
cordngly.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

The present Jail in Newport, was built
this year, aud finished in 1873.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

This year the practice Of ringing be!
a, sunrise, one o'clock, and at nine in TN
evening, commenced in Newport.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

Long sentences in short composites,
are like 'srge rccnw IN = email house.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

Gaspee, 1t. Dudington, 6
Halifax, 4
Beaver,
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A tax was ordered in August, 10 which
Newport was to pay fls70-ls-l0, South
Kines,own Eill6-i2-2, Providence f7l3'
90. Warwick fJ70-4-6, Smitb6eld f5s4-
a., North -Kings,own f566-7-I0, and
Portsnouth E554.6-S.
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The revolutionary movements. in tn
Colonies, this year wers but few, e'peclsll
10 Rhode-Island.
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The Vessels Of War which were st"sion-
Cd a, Newport. OF who frequently visited
that port were
The Ary,huss, Csp. Hammond of36''guns
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January 18th, l77l, large fire took
place between the wlarves now Devins' and
Clarke's, (,hen Taylors,) an account of
which, as then published, is as follows. viz !:
"NEWPORT, January 81.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

The Affairs Of Wall continue quite A, TIE ,m,r..
oh prevalent that The susTreasury bill will be lost, bus
the esor Of the debates In Congress en- this suhec
an uniavorabe effect the market today; for n IL a. va
tally Impossible guess its are Of opn,o h,
decision on either way will be productive Of good The
dreadful uncertainty which reigns the market nh.
worst OF evils we ara inclined to think Of the evils at
tributed TO the bill the coinage the brap ana
will be found that the enmy Of Executive win not
avail much against the awakened energy and enterprise Of
American merchants
In exchange we notice no material alterations today
Stocks are still heavy but the Impression gaining
ground that the Sub Treasury Bill will be defeated falling
on in some stocks been experienced Delaware Hudson
fell on per cent? Mutual Insurance Co. receaed per cent
MOHAWK per cent; N. J. r. \. per cent.
specie Continues TO flow into the United States from all
quarters BY the United States ship Matches at New Or
leans from hexico that eco dollars were about to be
ped the United Stassone third of for New Orleans and
400 900 for the northern cities.
Statement Of the situation Of the Bnk, in Mem Oras, m ne
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22
NIBLO,s GARDEN.

The srss.oo Of Mr. John seon
y..de,iIlss ;, Wednesday, and FRIDAY.
MRS. csSssRs ;e sHd .sp ssS ss:.'e'''
cd ~ The same nhsastc last season. ssd beisg
mere fully established 10 public favor win be repeated for ne
Mrs n wsllaek, Mr.. John Seton
and Mr.. Hauton,iie
The evening". smnssmen, will With (ad time This
:. s end m 4 i p d. y.Ssse
.,s.,,... Sl;,i q; 4 s.sss. -. w.I:sS-
M Mely. Mr. ssapcS., &c s eysTss
copr, Mr.. J-hn ssnon--Louis Mr. Csrns
o. se Grand Display o Fire re- Scs y , s:ns
ted Artist Mr Hail. The fyroteehnlst to this Garden only
ss osn - x. s. time . sy
popular composition many o. The sosgs duets tro ac in
10 coosluds with lsHh lime in America New Vaudeville,
translated by csss Dssss ESQ., author Of "Hes slsss
Dssy , Dssp Drs'" o. The F0'ure"s from Pour
S. IT r gErsf Fs RI Good ss..s Good
s,loi selected And sa,s ss1. by = wscn s'
8, psmss Lorisond, Mrs H.son Gabriel Lorsond
MT ssboP- ~ ssspimss Lchons W John
o. Mosasy NJ. vaudeville, ln which Mrs crsnsr.Mr
Nj. John Seton, will appear
" Grain, xf,s!%EI B. Philips, y vaa md %n.e
~ Tye, &c.,. L.' M q the 9,ch est,
sss'i :ss'' *. s'. : I sssSs'eeA
" John Seton, Director OF the vsndeviles
To commence at eight o'clock.
The extraordinary Rsyel Family will appear tomorrow
Amu;emsn,s every evening the week except sund.ys
Ice. q every variety and he mos, .,pTosss kinds
admission ~ cents insudisr Rerrcshmsn,
Onnsusses viii rua 70 and from the City Hotel 10 me sm
den during the evening jenH
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

HAVANA June eAs the arrivals of from your ausrer
have been very limited the price Of Rice con-
sidernbly 10 to l6 ~ be obtained The transactions In
Sugars are very brisk though Without alteration prices
Whites are 10 10 iot Yellow 10 ~ and brown
leans, good "a quality 10 Exchange on London Der
per discoust for short sight. -
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22
MAN.TrUAA. S Ms.A,Ksi.s ~! M NIL. =,

MANTUA MAKING, MILLINERY, &c
Nl MAD. LAsCALA begs 10 inform her friends sno tse
Ladies that she has from west bresdw
10 the mere stnson business At 1911 Broad
way Duane where she win be happy 20 execute any
orders committed 10 her care.
The latest fashions received from Paris ssd her personal
attention given nsksg ef Lsdes Dresses snd puncn-
She sess 70 her !hAnhs r ne ps,ros.se received
siscs her reudesce W this city, snd sop W snuos
Ss wssssd, nrss rsis Dress MAKER and a. spprsstce
Applv AZ above. je72ims
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

JIM Caow has returned to the CITY, after brilliant
and successful engagement through the south and
west We understand that ne delivers an Grafton on
the hfth Of JAY. Forrest delivers MS on the fourth
Go IL Jim.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

uy The steamboat New London is advertised TO
take trip to Grassy Point on Monday morning next.
We have only to direct attention TO the advertisement
TO ensure large party.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

Qur.r-If Dicks father was Johns son. what
relation was Dick to joint
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

Beacon Counsx.-Today (Fnday) Is q great day
for ,ro,,ne gentlemen over this course. There are
hor.es 10 .srt at o'clk-then match in harness
and at O'Clock, purse for $500 two mile heats, in
harness-for which The Dutchnsn Rstler, Washing
ton. and the Green wcA Maid are entered Of the
most attractive fields ever known.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

T.u ovss.'s HsT.-Ths can be seen today for
N. cot inc, rem 10 20 9, 81 Carl Kings, 1854
Broadway.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22
Deduct notes held by the different
banks on that day,
circulation,

The Mechanics Bank Of Augusta (Ga) on the lih inst
declared dividend OF four dollars per share out Of The ,ro
fits OF the Bank for the past six months.
TEXAS MoNEYWe learn that the Presidents veto nj
the bill for further the promssory notes This
has become article Texas is greatly preferred
Mississippi par with apy oub,r hsnL n.
per- excepting that of New Orleans Tennessee and Aab.mr
the two latter OF which is bat little in advance
There has now been issued In all. s65o,ooo
The amount OF CHstomhouse Bonds which will
shortly iail due, IS " $56,006
and which must be paid previous to October, some.
thing above 500 900
cus.omhouse duties to October, and which, by
. late law. must all be cash 100000
Total, s7ot,oes
Besides which, there will be due the govern
for lands entered since the enng Of the
land office in February 1885, equal to 100000
eontnge Of atha wanted by Der
emigratngfcr the purchase Of ands-surveyo fees
&c. which paid moi, s. and il viii adiIy
be perceived that Of
of short duration.
State OF Trade.
Some activity has been apparent auction marts to
day. Messrs Hoffman Co had sale OF skins which went
of in spirited and brought good prices will be
eoe, approved The real estate sale OF
Messrs Ninurn Co. fair for the OF A eer-
ed 10 sold the given below The purchaser
builds he pease but the house when up cover The
whole frsnt OF the lot on which il situated.
connne 10 auole upnds az H. MsSe GSt we
leans 81 l1 Florida IL At Charleston on the 18th
the demsns had been active but still without change; the ad
$500 baes, II - At New Orleans 18th and 18th
the demand good; the sales $500 prices
were only 1850 balessame time 1887 1899 There are
yet bales In from those states which ave been
detained snce January fer want Of water.
SUeAR-This market rather slack sales being mostly
grocers A. New Orleans 18Th the demand wa, fair
on plantation some sales were made at 81 for priae ine-
rior Al 81 In The city the stock light prime; sales al
u a for very choice.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

SrRAseERs IN THE Ciry.-New York is we are
glad TO learn literally crowded with southeracrs and
other strangers from the countryside majority OF
when will Of course prior to their return home visit
the numerous "lions" we have for exhibition. If
after attending the different places Of amusement,
the theatres, &C., they wish to have treat in
"business way" they ought TO inspect some OF eur
crowded ware rooms, many Of which they will FIND
to be perfect museums Of the manufacturing and me-
chanic arts. Among other stores where goods of
every variety and description be found, we would
mention the store Of Mr. Jesse Cady al the corner Of
Wall and Water streets, whose Immensely large
stock Of goods embraces almost every description Of
article, /" from needle to an anchsr And this -
not the best part Of the treat inasmush as persons
wishing TO purchase bsrgsins--bsrgans, IN every
sense Of the word-can obtain then to their hearts
content"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

LADIES FArs.-The Fair at the Thatched House.
Jersey City, will be continued this day from 10 10
p NJ Boats ran until IL o'clock at night.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

SUDDEN DrArH.-A respectable lady fell down in
a fit yesterday afternoon in William street She
taken into store, and every assistance promptly re-
dered, but she shortly expired. Her residence, we
understand, 10 in Beekman street. Her name we did
not learn.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-22

Doc KILLING AND Doc KILLERs.-The fools and
fanatics are about to commence crusade against
dogs mex, Monday. We advise them not to come
"athwart Aawse" of our dog Sirius, or they may
chance 10 "wake up the wrong passenger He
can take life as well as lose one; and we have
Taught him to spring at the throat Of every foolish
and Unlocking fanatic in the city. We learn that the
Rev. and pious David Hale has petitioned to be APP
pointed dog killer. Good No man better qualified
He may consider himself commissioned. We took
Sirius to see him the other day, and nc looked him
out of counenancs David Hale has only TO look
the generality Of dogs in the face and they'd die OF
vomit in FIVE minutes. He has only to set up psalm
singing for short time and they'll howl themselves
70 DEATH Davd's hostility 10 dogs arises from the
fact thar few OF them can howl moro hideous tune
than that cantng hypocritical scoundreL Yet J, IS
notorious that half do1on dogs are found dead
round his door every day, scared TO death by DAVID
in howllng hi. evening hymn 10 the Virgin.