davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

INDEX RERUM-An Alphabetical and indexed Blank
Book (quaro) intended manual TO aid the student
and professional man; used index of subjects,
with an introduction, showing It's utility and method Of
use is Just received for sale and may be examined at
the bookstore Of +. TAYLOR. aug III
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

DoLITICAI. NovEL-Clemcnt Falconer, Me-
L mors Of Young Wing, is just published, and this
day received for sale by
aug Is r. IAfLok
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

DULWER'S NEW TALE-Cadcron the Courier,
ID tale none volume by Bulwer is this day received.
for sale by +. TAYLOR.
Also, the second part Of Nicholas Nickehv, by Boz
The Credit System Of France, Great Britain and tn
United States, by H. G. Carey.
The Poetry Of Travelling, by Mrs Gilman, Of Charles
ton, volume juno %
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14
HARD or HEARING.

NHR. PRINTER.-whateyer has a tendency 10 lessen
lvI the sum Of human misery, ought 70 be published and
made known the distressed and TO the sick-EIhad
from DR.. Ftankiia's porks.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

NEW BOOKS-Schoo OF the Gunner, translated
IN from French work on Artillery. by Arcularius
Browns Conchologists Text Book with several hum
dred engravings.
Parker's Journal OF an Exploring Tour beyond the
Rocky Mountains, with map Of Oregon Territory
Carvcrs Travels, new edition. 1928.
Philosophy Of Common Sense, by Matthew Carey.
Spirit of Prayer, by Hannah More. !,
Oxford Drawing Book
Dolbears Intellectual Writing Lessons together with
other books both English and American, this day
received for sale by
aug4 +. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

OLIVER TWIST, new part, this day received
~ Also the Sayings and Dongs Of Samuel Slick, Sc
cond series.
Incidents OF Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, Po-
land &c. BY Stephens author Of Arabia Pera, Egypt,
&c. this day received, for sale by
aug % F. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

SLAVERY IN AMERICA-Beinga Review Of Miss
- Martincau that suhject-By a South Caronian--
is just published, and this day received, for sale hy
June Q F. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

bride AND PREJu DICE-All the novels Of Miss
i Austin complete in one volume Is Just published
and his lay received, for sale by f. TAYLOR.
Also Nicholas Nckleby part 4 and the American Jour-
nal of Medical Sciences for August, 1888. aug Is
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

A NIMAL MAGNETISM-Practca Instruction in
n Animal Magnetism, by J p. F. Deleuze; translated
with large additions, by j. C. Hartshorn of Providence
second edition
Col Stones Pamphlet on Animal Magnetism.
Dirants Exposition of Animal Magnetism.
The Humhug's Of New York, by DIR. Reese, volume
Just published, and for sale 10y
april2 90 F. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

ID OLLINS, ANCIENT HISTORY-Ch Com
II pete in eight volumes very handsomely full bound
in red leather. Price 50 IS.
iuly II F. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

HISTORY OF ROME-Transated from the Ger
i man Of Heron and Schlosser, vol svo., is Just
published and for sale 10y +. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14
JI7ALTER SCOTS COMPLETE WORKS, il

WALTER SCOTT'S COMPLETE WORKS, in
w seven large volumes, four Of which contain all his
novels together, with his tales from the Souvenirs and
Reviews the other volumes containing all his Poems,
all his Histories, his Tales Of Grandfather, in series
tics Dcmonoogy Sermons Paul's Letters History
Of Scotland Life Of Napoleon Life Of Swift; Life Of
Dryden; Lives of the Novelists and very many other
gaines not contained in other edition Strongly
bound in CLOTH and embelshed with two beautiful por-
traits Just received, for sale by F. TAYLOR Price Sl7
may26
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

NEW SOUyENIR-The Christian Keepsake and
IN Missionary Annual, edited by the Rev John
Clarke.
Also Duty and Inclination, by Miss Landon.
The Life Of Hannah More, by II. Thompson, NJ A.
with numerous letters never before published
Are just received by +. TAYLOR.
oct II Immediately east of Gadshys
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14
THE MADISONIAN.

THE MAprsoNAN is published Tr-weekly during 'h'
sittings of Congress, and Sem-weekly during The r.
cess. Tn-weokly on Tuesdays, Tbursdays ana Sa'u''
days.
Advertisements intended for the Tuesday paP't
should he sent in early Monday-those ior w.
Thursday paper, early on Wednesday ana io' ''e =
turday paper, early on Friday.
Office, T. street, near Tenth
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

nANIEL WEBSTER.-A Portrait of Daniel Web
- s,cr, engraved from painting by rockingham, is
just published and day received for sale by
F. TAYLOR.
Also mezzo-tint engraving Of Mr.. Frelinghuysen,
full length likeness of Daniel OConnel, portraits of the
President of General Jackson, Of w. G. Rves, and
other public
The Gallery Of Portraits and Memoirs Of Eminent
Characters of all ages in folio vols English, very
splendid work. just received
may IL
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA.--Chesp--
Il last edition. best cloth. - vols S22; in calf binding
i,iv is f. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

MAJOR GENERAL SIR HOWARD DOUGLAS,
ltl On Military Bridges, in one octave volume.
Seneatons Reports, new edition, complete IN one 70
lume quarto.
. Adcock's Engineers Pocket Book, for 1898
Parkinson's Fossil Organic Remains.
Burnets History Of his own Times, new and beautl
full edition, complete, in one volume
Nicholsons Builders Director, quarto volume.
Jamiesons Mechanics of Fluids.
Gallery of Portraits and Memoirs, volumes.
Together with many other valuable English books, OF
which the list will be continued in subsequent adver
tsement, are just received, for sale by
april "a r. lAiboh,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE.-The SUI.
~ scriber has Just received and is now opening
rs hhds. Of white Stone CHINA,
SO do Bourbon Sprig do Comprising DIN.
ner Tea and Toilette WARE
90 do White and Gold Tea Ware
30 do Fine, Gold and Painted do
Is do do Fancy Stone China Dinner Wsr"
ts do do Toilette Ware
2s0 do Crates of fine Printed Ware "
$50 do do Enameled cold edgd &c Ware
$50 pkgs. OF plain moulded and Gut Glass Ware
All Of which viii be repacked TO order at pleasing pri'
ces for cash. or approved credit Southern and Western
Merchants are respectfully invited to CALL where they WI
find an ass ortment unrivalled in the country
MOSES POTTER,
oct 3.tf No. 46 South Charles St Baltimore
A POTHECARIES WARE.-Turquoisc, vcrd An.
n tque, Drab and Sage, coored covered Jars,
Wedgewood Mortars assorted sizes
do Tunnels do do
Fine Earthen do do do
Do do Paste Boxes
Do do Bed Pans
Constantly on hand and for sale by
MOSES POTTER
oct 3.tf No 46 South Charles st. Baltimore
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

NORTH AMERICAN REyIEW.-F TAYLOR
IN receives subscriptions for this Magazine, which is
delivered in this city without charge. or forwarded
through the post Office to any part of the u States Sub
scrinton nrce SIS per annum aug II
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14
wAVERLY CIRCULATING LIBRARY
IMMEnIA TEIY East Of Gadshy,s Hotel PennsYlya.

wAVERLY CIRCULATING LIBRARY
IMMEDIATELY East of Gadsby's Hotel, Pennsylva-
/ mia Avenues regularly supplied with number Of
copies Of every ,oork Immediately upon publication
ADDITIONS DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS.
The Arethusa Naval Story, vois-Emest Matravers,
by Bulyver vos-Davis Life of Burr second vol-The
Good Fellow, a novel, translated from the French-Ban-
croft's History Of the u s. vols octavo-ourth vol of
the Pckwick Club-Lockharts Life Of Scott Pencil
Sketches by Miss Leslie, series-The Scourge Of
the Ocean, novel; by an Officer Of the U. S. Navy
The Hawk Chief, novel, by Irving, vols.-Rory o.
More, Irish novel, by Lover, vos-Pic Mic Stories
and Legends of Ireland vols-ate numbers OF the Mag
azines, Reviews &c.
TERMs-Five dollars per annum, one dollar for
single month.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

T YELL'S GEOLOGY, new edition, in two large
IL octave volumes, filed with maps and engravings, is
jus, rccrivcd price S. For sale by
July IL F. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

ONE THOUSAND FOSTERS COPY BOOKS
~ this day received from the publishers and will he
sold to teachers or those who buy to sell again. at the
publishers lowest Wholesale prices. Apply to
jnne2s +, TAYLOR.
ne TOCQUEvILLE'S DEMOCRACYIN AMERI.
~ CA An additional supply just received nv
July 4 49, +. TAYLOR.
s. TINE LOVE CHASE" Knowles new drama OF
i 1.-THE Love Chase" as performed by Miss Tree,
is inst received, for sale by
ulyi [Pricc, 81 ~ cents F. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

TRENCH LESSoNS.--Mons. ABADIE, pupil Of
the Normal School in Paris. has the honor TO inform
the Ladies' and Gentlemen in this city, Georgetown and
Alexandria, that he continues to give lessons IN his own
native language at his rooms or in private families
academies moderate price, which will be reduced to
those formed in classes, according to the number.
Evening school will be open from till 7, and from
till 10 o'clock, p. M.
Apply at Dr. Watkins, corner ofs street and Penn
syvania Avenue, or Fossets, lately Mrs. Letounos,
opposite Gadsby's Hotel
Abade's French Grammar and Course Of French Ii
terature for sale in all the book in this city
aug % .2awtf ".
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

TIoMEWARD BOUND, new novel by Cooper,
Ii will be received this day, for sale by f. TAYLOR
for circulation among the subscribers TO the Wayery
Circulating Library aug4
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

TINE NARRATIVE OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM,
i of Nantucket, comprising the details OF the Muiiny
on the American brig Grampus, in June, 1897 together
with the adventures and discoveries high South aii
tudes which that calamity gave rise vol Just pub
lishrd, is this day received, for sale by +. FAYLOR,
or for circulation among the subscribers to the Wavey
Circulating Library.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

DETER PARLEY'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BOTA-
i NY, Just published. (ls3s) is this day received, for
sale by +. TAYLOR, who has hand large and valua
BILE collection OF various botanical works. all the lowest
prices aug 4
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

nEWEY'S SERMONS--Moral Views of Com
IL merce Society and Politics, in twelve discourses,
by Rev. Orville Dewey, volume.
Eighteen Dscourses various subjects, by the Rev.
Orve Dewey, volume just published and this day
received, for sale by
aug IL +. TAYLOR,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

TINE DESERTED BRIDE. and other Poems, by
i George p. Morris. just received and for sale by
+. TAYLOR.
Also, few copies of "Thc New York Book" OF ele.
CANT Poetry. july Is
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

DRooKMAN'S LONDON DRAWING PENCILS;
ID r. TAYLOR, has this day received small supply oil
the above which are known To be genuine, and VIII DC
warranted us SUCH and be returned to him hy puI
chasers they do not give satisfaction. very mi'su
number OF each letter received, graduated 70 escs w
gree OF hardness and shade. ~.
Also Whatmans English Emperor Drawing raPei'
double the size of the Antiquarian. y,.,,..
Of an unusually large size. ,n,. n
English and German Mathematical ins'fumeh''' ~
cases and separately, the best -, n..w;ns Pen.
ellis, :
LEVELS Liverpool Drawing Pencils p,r.r. and
rticle OF the kind together with the best col
ieciion on works Drawings Engineerng Mathematics
Mechanics and other branches OF the arts and sciences
e. ale In the United States imported by the advertiser,
. y Tor sale in all cases at the lowest prices.
Books and other articles imported 10 order.
r. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
Immediately east Of Gadsby's Hotel.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07
RHODE ISLAND CLAIM.

The claim of Rhode-Islan against Mas
sachusctts, now pending in the Supreme
Court Of the United States, is for n portion
OF the territory of the counties Of Wurces-
ter and Norfolk. viz. Douglas, UxbriJge
and Mendon, in the former, and BelIins-
ham, Franklin, and Wreniham, in the lat
ter. BY the Massachusetts directory, pub
lishe'l in 1886, we fnd these towns con-
tam an aggregate Of IL ,433 inhabitan,s-
now probably rising twelve thousand. We
believe the claim does not include the whole
OF either Of the towns. The acquisition Ia
Rhode'ls!and could never give us an ad-
ditionsl Representative in Congress-bu,
nigh, save us from curtsilment Of our
delegation at the next spporionmeni. when
ve nigh, o,hsrwise loose one.-Prc~. Her.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07

completion of the Raritan frigate. Ths
Chair announced the special order of the
day, the sub-ireasury bill. Mr.. Clayton
having intimated wish TO take up a pri-
vate bill, Mr.. Wright and Others opposed
The motion and expressed a wish thar the
Senate should proceed with the bill first
named. Mr.. Clay opposed 1t, and advoca-
ted further delay with earneslness. Mr..
Wright and Mr.. Calhoun replied. The bill
was taken up, and Mr.. Wright entered into
an exposition Of the principles of it, and in
to an argument in favor Of it.
Tx THE House. the select committee to
whom was referred the difference be-
tween the sergeant at arms, and the Bank
of the Metropolis, relative to the alleged
deficit of SO, $50 n, in quantity of specie
drawn 10y him at the extra session, reported
that they had come to the conclusion that
The fault was with the bank. The bank Of
ficers Immediately paid the sum in dispute.
The committee was discharged from the
further consideration Of the subject. After
short speech from Mr.. Adams, again on
the resolution relative TO The Gorosttzn pa,n-
phlet, the House lookup the Mississippi e.
lection case. On the afternoon, the House
passed a resolution, lI9 to II2, equivalent
to declaration that Messrs. Claiborne and
Gholson, the sitting members from Missis-
sippi, were not entitled to their seats.
IN THE SENATE, on Thursday, the Sub
Treasury Bill came up, aud Mr.. Webster
spoke an hour and half agaihs, il. Mr..
Calhoun moved to strike out the section
which relates to the investment of unappro-
| printed revenue in stocks, &c. which mo-
ton prevailed "a to l3. When the gener-
al question came up on a passage of the
bill to third reading, Mr.. Rives stated that
he had a substitute TO offer for the whole
bill, and the whole business was suspended
for one day by general consent.
On Friday, Mr.. Rives presented his sub
siiiute for the bill reported ny Mr.. Wright
The consideration of the subject was then,
by general consent, postponed until Tues
day yesterday. The Senate adjourned
over ill Monday.
Nothing of any importance was done in
the House on Thursday, Friday or Salnr-
day--the Mississippi Election being the
principal subject of debate. The House ad-
jourued on Saturday without taking any fur
ther question bearing upon its decision.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1895

The General Assembly adjourned on
Saturday, after session of four weeks du-
ration, to meet again in this town on the
Tuesday next preceding the first Wedues-
day in May next.
Our readers will find in our preceding
columns a report of the proceedings during
the past week, up to the hour Of adjourn
ment, for which we acknowledge ourselves
indebted to the Providence Herald, and
Courier.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07

that offered by Mr.. Cranston in the earl,
part Of the session, relative to the same sub.
ject.. II was read, and Mr.. T.. r.. Hazard
moved to postpone il. Mr.. Potter, of Gov.
entry, Mr.. Simmons and Mr.. Crsnston, op.
posed the moiion-as did also Mr. Child.
and Mr.. Randolph. The motion was los
20 to 90.
MIR. Fenner, moved to amend the bill, 81
as to provide for residence Of six months
Mr.. CraDston offered another amend
ment ofa similar import, but Withdrew it,
The amendment was rejected-20 to 2S
On call Of the House. demanded by Mr.
Aldrich, the ayes were 22-noes 2s.
The question on the final passage of
the bill was taken by ayes and noes, as fol-
lows: ayes 81 noes 20. So the bill pass
ed.
A bill providing that freemen may vote
in the towns where their freeholds lie,
though residing in other submitted
by MIR. T. T. Hazard. Postponed TO next
session.
The bill relative to qualifications ofvo-
ters in elections Of Representatives came
from the Senate, nonconcurred.
Report of the Commissioners on the Scit-
uaie Bank. The Commissioners reported
that they hoped TO close up the concerns Of
The bank as early as June next They are
progressing in the redemption of the bills
of the bank. The report was received.
At IL o'clock, the unfinished business
was laid over to the next session, and the
House adjourned 10 the'Tuesdny next pre-
ceiling the first "Wednesday of May next.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07
FROM THE FRONTIER.

The accounts from the frontier leave il
probable that the difficulties there are over.
1t is the intention of General Scott to dis
charge the militia in the service Of the Uni
ted States at an early moment
The Detroit papers make no mention Of
any military Novements. The navigation OF
the Lake 10 closed. The steamboats, with
the Government, troops on board barely es-
capped being frozen IN.
A erea, gale occurred a, Msckinac on the
s,h & oh uli., which demolished all the
wharves bot one, dru,e the light ship ashore.
and blew down the light house on Bors
Blanc Island. During the gale the water
rose two feet. The damage was very
great.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07

BANK EMBEzZLEMENT.-Tbe Boston
Times says, eve understand that p. Il.
White, Teller at the North Bank, has con-
fessed the embezzlement of the S2S, 200
found among the missing in tina, Bank BY
the Legislative Committee. He had spent
Sl5 1000 of the amount, and the remaining
Sl3, 900 was loaned to his friends. This
latter amount will probably be recovered By
the Bank-as also $4,000, the amount Of
the bond he gave for the faithful perfor-
nance of his duty as reller-leaving a de-
felt of only $4,000.
GFThe Times of yesterday says, "tha,
Hathorne, the cashier ofthe Franklin Bank
who swore to his own perjury before the
legislative committees-andW White, the tel.
Ter of the North Bank, who subtraefed s2s.
900, have both left the city aud gone to
parts unknown Had they been what tho
world profanely calls poor devils they
would hardly have GO, leg bail"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07
DOINGs IN CONGRESS.

In THE SENATE, on Monday, a numbe
of reports on subjects Of no grent interest
were presented. A number of memorials
were also presented ard referred or laid or
on the table. The land preempilon bill wa.
read the third time, and on the question
whether the bill should pass, a long debate
arose, in which Messrs. Webster, Clay ot
Kentucky, Hubbard, Clay of Alabama,
Fulton, Lyon and Calhoun took part-be-
fore the question was taken, at O'Clock,
the Senate adjourned.
In THE HOUSE, the President, by mes
sage, communicated n report from the Sec
refary of State. with the diplomatic cores
pondence not heretofore Communicated on
The subjects of the imprisonment of Greeley
in Maine, and the North Eastern boundary.
The memorial of the Cherokee Chiefs, pro-
testing against what they allege to be n
fraudulent treaty with the Cherokees, was
laid on the table by vote of l22 To 90
The Mississippi election was then taken up
and debated during the rest Of the session.
In THE SENATE, on Tuesday, report
from the Secretary of the Treasury was
communicated in answer to The inquiry rel
alive to the Commonwealth Bank, which
was partly read, and on motion of Mr..
Webster ordered to be printed. Mr. Knight
presented the Resolutions Of the Legisla-
tnre of Rhode Island against the sub-ireas-
ury bill.
The land prcemption bill was taken up
on the third reading aud debated to a late
hour Messrs. White, Walker, Clay of
Kentucky, Davis, Webster, Linn, Young,
Sewer. and Clay of Ala, took part in the
debate. The bill was finally passed by
vote of 80 to Is.
In THE HousE, on Tuesday, several COM
munications from the Executive depart
ments were received. Among them was
one from the Secretary of War, transmit
ting copies Of nll orders to the commanders
Of the forces in Florida. On motion Of Mr..
Curtis, it was resolved that the Secretary of
the Navy be requested to communicate the
report and survey Of Georges Bank, made
by Lieut.. Wilkes, and that it be printed
with 5000 extra copies Of the chart, under
the superin,endence of Lieut.. Wilkes. Sew
eral bills were reported. Among them was
u bill for the increase Of the army. The
House resumed the consideration of Mr..
Adams resolution relative to the Gorostiza
pamphlet. Mr.. A. addressed the House on
the subject, bu, before he had concluded his
remarks the orders Of the day were called.
The Mississippi election question was again
taken up, and Mr.. Legnre addressed the
House in support of the claim Of the sitting
members. Mr.. Evuns spoke in reply to
Mr.. Legarc and others, aud in support of
the claimants. Mr.. Cushmsn demanded
the previous question, but Withdrew il nj
the reques, Of Mr.. Wise, who in,ima,ed tim,
Mr.. Prentiss was desirous of replying to
some Of the arguments which had been ad.
vanced in the course Of the debate. Mr..
Preutiss. after having addressed the House
for shor, time, gave way to motion for
adjournment.
In THE SENATE. On Wednesday, Mr..
Rivcs, from the Naval Committee, made a
report asking TO be discharged from the fur
,hsr consideration Of the petitions for the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-07

The following jsu d. esprit owes its orr
gin 10 debate which occurred last week
in the Assembly, respecting the weight Of
a bushel of onions.
Says Joseph c., I move, that We
Take mp the onion bills: -
Gid. Spencer moyd TO carrots add,
And Hazard, spencer's pills.
old spe ncer rose and blew ais nose.
Then looking all around,
tbs eyes upon the Doctor fixed.
Aud said, with air profound,
mat are members drugs Were sold.
BY bushel or by weight,
The profits, after all were gone,
would not be very great"