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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

CONCERT.--By public advertisement,
1t will be seen that a rich manual treat will
Will be given Tomorrow evening a, Armory
Hall, by The brother Herman, the celebrated
Iyrolese singer, who received soch extraor-
binary patronage in England-nnd in The
various cities of our country he i. decided
favorite. His style of singing is peculiar
to Tyrol, as the sweet Scotch airs are to
Scotland, and never did PAS in ais native
groves, warble his "wood notes wild in u
sweeter strain" than this delightful singer.
Mr.. X. B. Taylor, one of the frs, pianists
IN this country, has proffered his aid in sup
port of the Concert, aud will sing for the
first time (by particular request) the thrill
ling song of the "Elf King"-The music
of this song is of the most soul touching
and terrific description that can he imagin-
ed, and will no doubt please and astonIsh
those who hear it. We understand the Ar
mory Hall will be completely filled
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

BRITIsH MEDIATION BErwEEN FRANCE
AND MExIco.--I, is stated that the British
Minister TO Mexico, Mr.. Packenham, sail
ed from England on the 20,h Of October,
as the bearer of instructions relative to the
disputes between France and Mexico, and
clothed with the requisite powers to medi-
ate between the two parties. A British
fleet has been ordered to The coast of Mex
leo, to render any protection to British in-
terests that circumstances may require.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

The WEATHER AT THE NoRrH.-Th.
Albany Argus of Monday week says: {" OH
Sunday morning the Thermometers in this
city ranged or degrees below zero, and
yesterday morning only 2 or 3 above, with
a high and piercing wind from the north
west. Yesterday afternoon and evening,
the thermometer rose TO 16 and lS."
1.-THE Canals closed on Saturday Dipb,.
locking up large quantities Of Flour between
Albany and Utica"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

NAVAL GENERAL ORDER.-The Secretary
of the Navy, J. X. Pnulding, under date Of
the 2Srh inst, has issued general order,"
saying that the practice of bringing home
in the public vessels of the United States,
various animals, such as horses, asses, mules
and other qundrupeds, formerly authorised
ny this Department, having been found by
recent experience productive of great incon.
venience, and liable to abuse, is hereby
strictly prohibited in future.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05
Majority for Bradish
$3.50

Majority for Bradish $3.50
The Argus says that these returns "arc
official, but will vary slightly from the offic-
ial statement of the state canvassers, as an
occasional scattering vote will be allowed
which is not here included.
| The majority for Seward is 1892 -
for Bradish, $3.50. But it will be observed
that the aggregate vote fer Seward and
Bradsh is almost precisely the same-they
differ only 81 votes-whilc the difference
between Marcy aud Tracy is 400.
Here is the clcarest proof tha, federal
ism and practical abolition have been COM
pe,ely identified in this contest. The fed
eralists have supported Bradish with entire
unanlmity, with all his distinct abolition n
vowals, (save a few votes in the cities of
New York and Brooklyn, which are more
than made up in other counties,) and the
aboli,ionsts, with few exceptions m O.
MEDIA, Madison and Oswego,) have suppor-
ted Seward with equal equanimity.
The largest vote ever before cast for the
Democratic ticket in this state was in 1884.
II then numbered ISL 900. Now the vote
for Governor Marcy runs up to lS2 2,542,
and for 1t. Gov. Tracy to IS2,942. Show
ing democratic gain since that year, on
Que ticket, Of 642, and on The other of lO12.
In 1886 the democratic vote numbered
l65, l22-less than now by I6,42O votes
and then the democratic majority was o.
474 Las, year the largest aggregate dem
ocrutic vote was l40,26O. We said then
that there were upwards Of 10000 demo.
cratic voters who did not come 10 the polls.
The recent canvass proves the accuracy of
the remark; upwards Of 1000 more DEM
ocratic votes were pollsd this year than last.
"The recent election shows nv far IN.
gren,es, number of votes ever poled in this
state. The aggregate in 1884 was $50 gOS:
IN 1886, 302.710: in 1887, 2g6, ,2O3 and
now in 1888, 375,i33.
The democratic gain since 1884 is GAO
since 1886, 1920; aud since 1887, ~ 2g2
Federal gain since 1884, 23,S6O: since
1876, 36,925. Federal loss in maiori,y.
since last year, on the Senate ticket. 5.3i5
ON the assembly ticket abou, 5000.
In view of all the resnl,s-comn,r,d
with the past, and looking to the future
We see no cause for dependency on the
part of the Democracy q: the Stale.
TiJE ICE on the Hudson river. IN Wan
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

WRECK AND Loss OF LuFE.-We learn
from the New York papers that a schooner
upset off Smiihtown, on Long Island sound.
on Sunday afternoon week, and all hand.
persisted. Four men were seen, inst at
dark, running TO aud fro on her side, wa
wing their hands to some persons on shore,
who had discovered them. 4 boat could
not be obtained TO put off to them until il
was quite dark, when an Intellectual at
tempt was made by four men in long
boat. The sea, however, was so high, that
the boat filled in passing through the break
ers, and they were obliged to dcsist from
their humane purpose. The following
morning several boats put off to her, when
only one man was discovered, frozen and
shealhcd in ice, lying across the ratIlns.-
How many were on board when the accl-
dent occurred, is not known. Her MANS
is the Potomac, but where she halls from,
cannot be seen her stern being partly un-
der water. She is good sized vessel, and
appears to be nearly new.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

FIRE IN MoBILE.-Mobile was visited
with most disastrous fire on the morning
Of the 22d ult When first discovered the
roof of the Theatre on Emanuel street was
wrapt in flames. This edifice and the
buildings between it and Cont street md
thence some distance along that street, were
completely destroyed. The loss is es,ima-
ted at over $780, 900, nearly the whole of
which was covered by insurance.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

ESCAPE OF BILL JOHNSON. We record.
ed last week the capture of this noted Can
adlan brigand by the Unit ed States author
ltIes, and we have now to rd his escape.
A letter from Auburn, ~ Y, received at
New York on Monday evening, states tina,
Johnson and Gen. Birge, another notorious
'ndi1idudi, have both made their escaps
from the gaol in that town.
ltIs now said that Johnson was surren-
dered by his son, who claims the reward
offered for his apprehension. This j, spec
ulatins on Uncle Sam after a new fashion.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

Another trial to elect ihiriy-six represen-
tstives in Boston to complete the small
number Of flfty-six to which ihs: city is eu-
tilled, occurred on Monday of last week,
without success. No additional trial will
take place, and Boston therefore has but
twenty representatives, the whig strength
being thus reduced.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5, 1888.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

This important document vas probably
received in New York about 10 o'clock last
evening, and VIC have made arrangements
TO lay it before our readers Tomorrow
morning.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

WORTHY OF ExAMrLE.--A daughter of
Major Thomas Mitchell, Of Georgia, when
married lately, was dressed entirely in silk
of her own manufacture, viz. cap, stockings,
gloves, and frock, which was pronounced
by all that saw her to be equal to the best
Pongee.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

MIoHeAS.-The Hoco-poco, at last ac-
knowledge the election Of Crsry, d.m., to
Congress, and a democratic majority in the
Legislature of Michigan. Mr.. Crary has
a majority Of 223 in the state, and there is
democratic majority of IL in the Legisla-
ture, on Join, ballot.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

NEw HAMPSHIRE NomrNATIoss.-The
Democrats Of New Hampshire have nomi-
mated John Paige for Governor, Tristan
Shaw, Ira A. Eastman, Charles &. Ather-
ton, Edmund Burke, and Jared w. Will
luns, for Congressmen.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

SAILS VS.. STEAM.--Under this heading
the New York American states, that the
packet ship United States, Capt. Holredgc,
arrived ut Liverpool, on the 2Oib ultmo, in
fttten days!
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

BoMBARDMENT OF VERA CRUz.-The
New Orleans Bee of the 2Ist ult snys-"A
letter from Lieut. Comet, now commanding
he French brig Of war Laurier, lat present
at Havann,) states that the French feet had
commenced bombarding the castle Of San
Juan de Ulloa, and had debarkcd 5000
troops on the coast, who were on their
march to Vera Cruz"
Subsequent accounts dscredit The above.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

The Boston Patriot Of Saturday says -
We understand that the bills OF all 'he
Rhode Island Banks are now received "
the Suffolk Bank, except those OF The
Rbode Island Central, at East Greenwich.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

Judge White, of Tennessee, has written
to the Governor of tha, State, that he will
take his seat in the Senate Of the United
States, in January next, provided his health
shall by that time be sufficiently reestablish-
ed and the Governor has not in the mean
time appointed another in his place. The
friends ofsenator White appear to be con-
ten, with his being absent the first month
of the ssion.-Erg. Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

M,. CoMpE's LECTURES in New York.
are continued. They seem TO be oil the
rage Nth the literature and fashion of the
city.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK.
The official returns Of votes for Governor
and Lieut. Governor of New York, as given
in table published in The Albany Argus
shows the following aggregate results -
Votes for Gov.-Seward 92,S64
d" Marcy 1852
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05
DEMOCRACY IN THE WEST.

We learn from the Chicago (Ill.) Demo
crst that J. Wilson Gouge, a staunch sub
Treasury Democrat, and brother of the dis
tinguished writerupon banking oft thar name,
has been elected to the Illinois Legislature.
" That body now srands," says the Demo-
crat, "48 democrats to 43 aristocrats."
The Same paper states Tint Mr.. Chapman,
the congressional delegate elect from, Iowa
Territory, is democrat and s,auneh
friend to Mr.. Van Burcn, ms were the four
democrats that run, viz: Chapman, Engle,
Rorer, and Wallace.
The Democrat adds that 4" there are more
democrats in proportion to its population,
than in any other portion of the Union, and
no whig upon political grounds could OBJ
tain any office in any county in the Terri
tory"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

TiE Ice on the Hudson river, IN. " on
Monday, was so siro. Z that man walked
aeross'opposi,e the city Of Hudson.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

LiBkRALIrY.--It is stated in the Bal,i-
more American, that on application from
the Post Office Department, the two rail.
road companies, whose lines extend to Bal.
iimore ond Philadelphia, have rendered the
use of their roads and locomotives free Of
charge, for the special purpose of convey
ing the Presidents Message, which it i.
presumed was sent TO Congress yesterday.
The paper adds, that i, would no, be sur.
prised If the distance from Washington to
Philadelphia, (l36 miles, should be per.
formed in about five hours.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

ARkANsAs.-The Legislature met on the
9th inst Presiding officers (democrats) in
both houses were chosen. Judge Cross's
majority for Congress over his federal op-
ponent, is 1858.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05


Wiehigdn.-A correspondent Of the N
Y. Evening Post has the following in refer
ence to the Michigan election:
"As the newspapers seem far behind hand
IN their returns, permit me to furnish those
brought by private hand. All the counties
but two, which would give Crary small
majority, had been heard from when my in
formant left, and they have given Crary,
(Dem.) between 4 and 500 majority. The
Democracy have twelve majoriiy in the
House, and five in the Senate, consequently
the Senator to be elected will be democrat
ic. Mr.. Lyon, whose term expires 4th
March next, is the next promiaent cnndi-
date. Wayne county, the most populous
in the State, containing the capital, Detroit,
and all the banking aud shipping interest ;
has elected six democrats and one federal
isl to the house--last year five federals,s,
three democrats. The number of the dele
CATION has been decreased one member"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

dIThs Richmond goes ou, Tomorrow.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

The following resolutions, offered at re-
cent meeting Of Democrats in Fnneuil Hall
the Cradle of Liberty, are marked by reach
of thought and luminous expression which
n: once indicate the philosophic and pow
crfu mind from which they emanate
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

1LLINoTs.-The hoco POGO party claim
Mr.. Casey, one of the present members of
Congress from Illinois, and member elect
for the next Congress, in case the choice of
the next President should devolve upon the
House of Representatives. As to this we
have before us an extract of the Chicago
Democrat, which says that although Mr..
Casey voted for the publisher Of the Madi-
sonian instead of the publisher of the Globe
as public printer las, winter, he has since
become convinced that he was deceived in
the character Of the former journul.-Post.
" He voted in the late election for all the
Democratic candidates in Illinois, and will
ia the next Congress vote, says the Chice-
go Democrat, for the democratic candi-
date for Speaker and to give the public
printing to Mes.rs. Blair and Rives. And
should the election of President devolve up
on the House of Representatives, he will
vote for no one Of the Hoco POGO Avail
ables" under any circumstances, rs he not
only detcsts their principles but their man
agemcnt TO gain the ascendency by any 9TH
er means than directly through the electoral
vote. So much we say by authority, and
we Will take the responsibility of adding
that, when Governor e. shall be convinced
that the Sub Treasury system is the only
remedy for national bank, he will, in his
modest unassuming manner, give it his
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

A CHsNcE rcR SONS OSE.-The VIII.
minston. IN. C.) Advertiser, at the ere.
quest offair friends" gives notice that a
fashionable mantuamaker 10 much wanted
At that place.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

Many other persons added their names
latter the above list was copied,) which we
were unable to obtain, as they were sign
ing when the boa, arrived and left here,
and the testimony of the whole number can
be adduced in corroboration of the above
statement.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

The Cincinnati News Of the 10Th, says
there were six hundred buildings, ia the
progre. Of erection in tha, city, q, tina,
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-11-30

Massachaseffs- The first trial in the state
for the election Of members OF the Legisla-
iure, resulted in the choice Of about two
Wing representatives TO one Loco Foco.--
In several towns there was no choice; and
in Boston only 20 out ofthe Sc to which she
is entitled were elected. Anothertrial has been
had in these places, which has resulted in
the choice OF fou, Wings in Gloucester, and
three 10 Cambridge. In Boston there was
no choice, owing 10 split in the Wing par.
ty in relation to the License law. Ii seems
that at the first primary Wing conven-
ton in the city TO nominate ticket, the op-
ponents ofthe License law turned out en-
masse and procured the nomination Of an al
most exclusively antiicmperance ticket
The friends Of the License law organised a.
mother convention. and got up new ticket,
ard the consequence was, that but 20 mem
bers were elected on the first triak Previ-
Gus to the second trial. the temperance party
proposed to the other body, that If they
would allow them 10 nominate 2 oithr can.
didates out Of SOTO be chosen, they would
for the sake OF union, vote the whole ticket
This proposition was contemptuously spnrn-
ed.-two lickeis were run. and no choice
was effected. The votes stood. for the so
called regular" Wing ticket, (for which no
doubt many temperance men voted from po'
Htieai consideraiions) 1904 for the Tenn
peranec ticket, Pill Loco Foco 1885, scat.
tering 90. So much for prescription, and
adherence 10 principle. Il is now 81 ear
case that the License law cannot be repealed,
as no other trial can be had, according 10 the
constitution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-11-30

Delaicare There is no doubt that little
Delaware is still TO be ranked among the
Wing states, although in consequences Of a
local question which operated at the recent
election, the Loco Foco candidate for Con.
gress is elected by small majority Gffy
tro according TO the official returns. The
following will set the matter in its true light
We did injustice to the state last week in
saying that il had been revolutionized The
Wings have majority Of the Legislature
and will reelect Bayard (Whig) to the U.
S. Senate.
The Legislature oil Delaware, at its next
session. viii be composed as follows-Seno,e
8 Wings, 4 Van Buren, men--IIouse OF
Representatives, IA Wings, Van Buren,
mem Wing majority, in joint ballot, 8.
~ " Express.
A letter TO the Phila Gaz from highly
respectable source in Del says.
"We have unfortunately lost Mr.. Milf
gan, our able and excellent representative
in the present Congress. by very small
majority but can assure you that the Lee
gislature will be thoroughly Wing, and the
Hon. r. H. Bayard will be unanimously
reelected to the present distinguished situa.
lion which he now holds in the United
States Senate Our unfortunate defeat was
in consequence OF disunion in the Wing
party 10 that thorough Wing county Old
Sussex it appears that bargain was made
between the supporters Of the Wing Reform
tickle. and the opposition, that il the Van
Buren, party voted for the Reform ticket,
they Uhe Whigs) would vote for Col. Rob
inson for Congress You can depend upon
il that no other but stauch Wing will ever
represent Delaware in the U. s. Senate"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-11-30
Ifshe will, she will-ycu may depend ont
Ii che wont, she wonl-and there's an end on Z

A WoMAN's FIRMNEss.-A case OF q
very novel character occurred yesterday in
the u. s. Circuit Court al Providence
The Providence Courier says; A young
lady, of a very interesting appearance, and
respectable character, was brought up by
the Marshall, for refusing TO be sworn, and
to give her testimony before the Grand Jury
Justice Story addressed her in a very elo
quent and respectful manner, aud with all
the kindness OF father, urged upon her the
duty and the necessity OF persons giving
testimony, TO promote the cause OF justic,
and the public safety. He informed hen
that, however painful to him, the law lef
no discretion for him to exercise; anc
that il she persisted in her refusal III,
only course he could pursue, was, TO commi
should consent to take the oath. True iC
her womans nature she replied. iastanter
aud without hesitation, that she would go tS
Jail rather than be sworn, and was commiie,
accordingly. 1t seems that young gentle
man whose addresses she was not inclined
TO favor, had written her two letters which
she suffered 10 remain in the Post Office
Another young gentleman took one OF tn
letters from the Post Office and delivered
to the lady who received it with the sea
broken and the young lady was summon
ed by the letter priter, as a witness agains
the letter bearer and. from some cause. bes
known TO herself she refused TO make oath
Since the above was in type, we lear
that the young lady has been liberated, AM
has returned TO her friends, - Boston Tran,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-11-30
Your most obedieut servant.
A. DUNDAS.
Lieut. Col. sad Rer't. Commnndap

The Coun Martial. for the purpose oftry-
ing the rebels and brigands commences its
si,iings this day. II consists of seven cap.
iains all Of the line, with Msjor General
Cliiherow as President. Captain Muller. Of
the Royal Regimen, has been appointed
Judge Advocate. with Mr. Solicitor General
Stuart as his legal adviser IL is not expec.
ted that any thing will be done to-day, ex
cep, formally constituting the Court, but the
real business will probably commence to-
morrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-11-30
LATER STILL FROM PRESCOTT

.
Yesterday evening. the following despatch
from the Hon. Lieut.. Dundas Of the SD
Regiment, was received al Head Quarters.
We trust that the American brigands have
only escaped the bulle, and bayonet, to ter
inmate their career on the seaffold.
Prescott, Nov. l6, 1898
Sir,-I have the honor to acquaint you,
for the information Of his EScellency the
Commander Of the Forces that came down
here yesterday from Kingston, with 4 COM
psnies OF the SD Regiment two Is poun-
ders aud howi,zer. and made up from the
town to a position about 400 yards from the
windmills. and adjoining houses occupied by
the brigands
They did not move or come out OF the
houses 10 oppose my advance. The Is
Founders opened with good effect upon the
stone binding near the mill. Capt Saudon
with two gunboais. in which be carried two
rs FOUNDERS took up position below the
wind mill. which he commanded, but not
with much effect After cannonading these
buildings for an hour OF rather more, and
observing the brigands TO be quitting them
and endeavoring to escape. ! ordered the
troops TO advance very little resistance was
offered by the party occupying the wind mill
bu, n small fire was opposed to us from
the adjoining stone building.
Ii being dark before the troops got round
these buildings. and the brigands in the
wind mill having displayed a white flag
they were summoned to surrender them
selves Internationally. which they did
Eighty six prisoners were Immediately Sc
cured. md l6 others, who were wounded
were removed from the mill as soon as con
venience could be lound-a large supply o.
arms, sc kegs Of powder and three pieces o
ordnance fell into our hands.
Some OF the brgands effected their escape
from the buildings when darkness came on
and hid themselves in the brush wood OF
the bank under the mill directed the mi
lria to scour this bank. and several prison
ers were secured. among others a Pole call
ing himself Gen. Van Saull. who. it is un
derstood, was the principal leader. Al
buildings adjoining the mill we destroyed
but the latter directed to be occupied hy 4
company Of Militia. and propose tina, i
should continue 10 be so. OF entirely demol
ished
am happy to say the service was per
formed with the loss Of one man only OF tn,
s3d Reg't.
I have the honor to remain, Sir,
Your most obedient servant