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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-29

To OUR PATRONS AND FRIENDs.-
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iect. we have incurred much additional
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larly those who have been somewhat re-
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nothing Of additional labor, is full one
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years that we have had the manage
ment Of the only Wing press in this
town, or in this section Of the State
eight Of which in the place we now oc-
cupy. That we have labored during
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port of the great cause so dear to the
heart of every true lover of his country
and his country's good-a cause, we re-
loicc to say, which is daily gathering
increased brightness, and which must
ultimately prcvail,-it is not perhaps
necessary, at this time, for us to recitc.
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pose to continue those eXertions, unre-
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-29

Mr.. WIsE's LETTER.-We have in
serted at length in this days paper, the
letter of the Hon. HENRY A. WISE to
his constituents, commencing OH the
first page. Though we arc by no means
the advocates or apologists of the du-
ellist, or the practice of duelling, still
we think the candid reader will find
much less to censure in the conduct OF
Mr.. WISE, throughout the whole of his
come xion with the melancholy tragedy
at Washington, than in the conduct of
some others who participated in that al-
fair. His statement, in our opinion,
contains more important facts in rela-
ton to the fatal event, than any other
account which has been published.
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POLITICAL NOTICE.

The Wing freemen of Newport, are
requested to meet at the State-House
in this town, OH Friday Evening, the
9TH ofApril, at half-past I o'clock, foI
the purpose of making the necessary
arrangements to insure the success oi
the Wing Ticket for General Officers
at the coming election. 1t is hoped and
expected that every Wing freeman IN
the town, will if possible be present at
this meeting. March ~.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-29

Hon. ASHER ROBBINS SPEEcH.-Ws
have received the National Intelligen-
Ger Of the 22d inst, containing a cor
rect report of the able and eloquent
Speech, delivered in the Senate by MIR.
Robbins on the Sub-Treasury bill which
we will lay before our readers in our
next paper. We need scarcely add that
it fully sustains Mr.. RS reputation, and
will be found one of the most thorough
and instructive discussions Of tho Cur
rency question, which the debate has
elected.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-29

NAvAL.-U. s. ship Independence, Com
mojore Nicholson, was at Rio, on the oh
ult. The Fairfield, Capt Mayo, and U. s
brig Dolphin, Capt Sidell, we're both n'
Bahia.
We learn that the destination Of the s. u
ship Columbia, Com. X cad, has been changed
she III proceed to the Mediterranean instead
os the East Indies the Constitution, Com
Elliot, il is said, will return to the Unitet
.Stat.s.--[N y. Com. .1or
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t1 CURIOSITY.

The Loco-Foco paper in this town Of
yesterday, recommends their candidates
in the strongest terms because they arc
VERY RICH, and some Of them are Pres
idcnts, Directors, and large Stockhol-
ders in Banks! Last August, the mot
to Of this same paper was-'DowN
WITH ALL BASKs-AwAY WITH ALL
MoNoroLIEs. AND YOUR MoSIED ARIs-
TocRATs." This is beautiiul-it is so
consistent What honest rcgues these
fellows arc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-29
N. HAMPSHIRE ELECTION-THE
RESULT.

The Concord Statesman Of Saturday
last, says-the returns are now about
all in with the exception of a half do
zen towns and places, which will not
add more than three hundred to the
vote. The result is the election of Hill
for Governor by about z, 900 votes over
Wilson, and the scattering 500, which
are not included in the return. The
scattering votes were mainly for Geo.
Kent, Esq. (W. and must be included
in the Wing vote.
The Tories have elected Senators in
six districts, and probably in eight tho
Wings certainly in four.
In the House of Representative Ia
Wings are ascertained to besclected
and about 10 or I2 Conservatives tho
whole number of the House being 24O.
II is very doubtful therefore which par
ty has the ascendancy.
On review Of the whole we think
the Wings have done nobly for ono
campaign. They have not revolution
lied the State, it is true but they
have gained at least one third Of tho
Senate, one or two Of five Councillors,
one third Of the House Of Representa-
tives, and EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUN
DRED and THIRTY popular votes on
capital Of fifty thousand. They have
GAINED MORE, in proportion to their
strength, and the strength Of the advcr-
sary, than either MAINE or New York,
whose victories have been proclaimed
from one end Of the Union to the other.
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Correspondence Of the Boston Atlas. ]
PoRrsnoUTn,tN. H. March 26, 1888, !
Monday evening.

The Loco Focos were determined TO have
another trial of strength with US TO day, in
our choice Of town officers every effort was
made by them to retrieve their fallen fortunes;
their most popular and able men were
nominstcd, but all would not do. They were
met at every point by the most resolute
spirit, and have sustained another. and most
total discontinue. The majority for tie
Whig Ticket for sclectmen was one hundred
and thirty out Of 1907 votes. Portsmouth is
truly redeemed, regenerated discnthrslled."
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w HIG T. 10 X e T..
Election on Wednesday, April l0.l
FoR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM SPRAGUE,
OF W.4RVICk;
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH CHILDS,
OF PORTSMOUTH;

FOR SENATOR'S
/. Samuel w. King, Of Johnston;
2. Hezekiah Bosworth, Of JVarren;
8. Jonathan Reynolds,o of ". Kngsi0'cn;
4. Jediah Shaw, Of Lille Compton;
5. Thomas Holden, Of Warrick;
G. Ezekiel Fowler, Of Smithfeid;
7. WIN. T. Browning, Of S. Kingsforn
8. Olney Whipple, ,cfNorth Providence;
9. Henry Aldrich, Of Vest Gree"1'ch
10. Dutee Smith, Of Burrillrillej -
.IIEYRy Bowen, Secretary;
ALBERT C. GREENE, Attorney Gen,
WILLIAM S. NlcHoLs, Gen. Treas.
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GJAn adjourned meeting Of the Me-
Association. will be held this evening,
at 7 o'clock, at the usual place.
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exception to Colonel Web6 as gentleman
or man Of honor"
70 these added another form of advance,
which should be accepted as satisfactory.
"Mr Cilley declined to receive the commu
nicntion from Colonel Webb at the hands Of
mr. Graves, upon the ground that he, mr. Gil
Icy, did not hold himself answerable to CO.
lionel Webb for words spoken in debate on
! the floor Of tho House Of Representatives"
These, or any admissions approaching in
substance to these, were to be considered
satisfactory. carried the written PROPOSE
tions with me, in my pocket, on the ground.
The reason why mr. Graves would not be
satisfied with any thing short Of these was
because he alleged that Mr. Ciiiey had made
both these admissions 10 him verbally.
As tn what "transpired on the field" &c. ]
must refer generally TO the statement pub
hshcd by mr. Jones and myself But, as that
statement is only Of what occurred within our
int knowledge, besides the correspondence
given upon information Of others, have a
few particulars within my own knowledge TO
add.
The distance appointed was eighty yards
II IL my firm belief that the distance stepped
Oft by mr. Jones and myself which we did
"pari plssu," wa, nearer one hundred yards
than eighty. The gruund was measured be-
fore the choice Of positions, and believe
that we both stepped with a view Of provcnt-
ing tho parties from hitting zach other. The
choice of position f,ll to be my LOT. The
giving Of the word fell To mr. Jones.
kept my eye upon nr Cilley; il was my
duty 10 see that he obcyed the rules. Al the
first exchange Of shots ! thought he fired,
though perfectly fair too burrcdy, and his
ball did not reach mr Grsves, because he did
not raise his rife sufficiently high. NJ
Graves fired after mr. Clley.
As the rifle was put into mr. Cilley's hand
the ssco6d time, saw, though could no,
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yours. Respectfully,
A Copy.) III. CLAY
From the Globe of Ihwsdov.

|" by private letter, we understand that
Mr. Clay OF Kentucky, having been called
on by some correspondent to knew whether
he used the profane, insulting language in
the House ascrlbed to him in the Globe, e.
vaded direct answer by assuming that
such charge against him ought not to be
believed on such authority. We will give
him authority, then, which may put him to
the test of making an issue before the pub.
lie by "A denial. The fact was stated to US,
in writing, by Dir. Gholson Of Mississippi,
and if testimany is invited by Mr.. Clay, will
be established by Messrs. Gallup and Cha
ny, of the House. who heard his words, and
noted his manner. Mr.. Legare, to whom
he addressed himself Immediately after,
could also give an exact account of the
transaction, We hope Mr.. Clay will call
OH these gentlemen TO relieve him from the
nspersion ofthe Globe, msde on the authori-
ty of Mr.. Gholson."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-06
JUNE TOWN MEETING.

The Annual Town Meeting was held yesterday
for the choice Of Town Officers. Henry Y Grams
ton, Esq, was chosen Moderator. The Town Off
GERS were generally reelected, with but few chang
es or additions-want Of time and room compel:
us TO omit the list this week, but We shall insert i
in our next.
The report Of the School Committee was read
and received
| The Street Commissioners report was received
referred to the next Town Meeting, and vote
passed that they be requested to settle their account
with the Town Council at its next meeting
The annual report Of the Finance Committee
was read and received, by which it appears that
the current expenses Of the ensuing year is estma-
ted at $l5,Si9, ,68-Resources 81 ,S9l, Sc II was
voted that's tax Of $1,000. be assessed, to be paid
in on or before the lst Of October; 81 900 was APP
propriated to repair streets and highways; 1000
Tor the support OF the poor and $500 for public
schools
Messrs. NJ. Freedom, Geo. Bowen. d. c. Den
ham, VIM. II. Douglass, and Charles Lawton,
were appointed Committee to consider the ex-
Pediency, OF erecting another School House, in the
north part of the town, and to report at the next
Town Meeting the probable expense of erecting
the same and sustaining the school--the location
and the ways and means--and all the means that
in any wry may become applicable to Public
School purposes.
Apetion was presented by Borden Wood, Esq,
praying the Town to appoint public Weigber,
whereupon il was
VoTED, That Messrs. Geo. Bowen, Joseph Ly-
on, M Freedom, b. Wood, and VIM L. Melville,
be Committee 10 enquire and report upon the
expedicncy of the Towns procuring a suitable
balance for weighing--the appointment of weigh
er, and his compensation, &c.
MesSrs. VIM. b. Swan, X. J. Taylor, Charles
d. Weeden, Edward Launders. Thos. Stacy, Jr.,
VIM. Coggeshall, Charles Iawton, w. N. G.
ilelmes, Edward +. Newton, James Atkinson,
VIM. c. Tilley, and Joseph G.. Stevens, were APP
pointed Committee to make arrangements to cell
ebrate the 4th of July, and to select the Orator
Seveniy-iive dollars were appropriated to defray
he expenses.
Several private accounts were passed. and the
meeting adjourned sine die
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RHoDE-IsLAND REPUBLICAN, JUNE 6, 1sas.

hour, and was continued on Friday, when
an amendment offered by Mr. BeII,-leav-
ing j. in the power of the President to sp-
ply s2,0OO,O0O of the sum appropriated, to
purchase the consent Of the Cberokees to
their removal, instead Of compelling them
was adopted. and also another ame endment
offered by Mr.. Bone of which amend
ments Mr.. Cambreleng moved 10 reconsid-
er, and The debate was resumed upon it.
On Saturday, the House was principally
engaged on private bills, and nothing ofim-
porlsnce was done.
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my recol cctioDs, and memory binds them
still closer, when beholding the heart!ess-
ness Of many friendships since contract
ed
| Admiration filled The hearts Of all pres
ent,--Thcy despised their own llileness,
and even gazed with pleasure on the per-
sons of Mr.. and&Mrs. Harris, who looked
extremely bewildcred at finding themselves
thus publicly noticed.
Why did Maurice Stanwood gaze so
fondIy at Maria that evening, us she gIded
about, imparting happiness to all around
herl Why did he listen so intently ms she
accompanied the piano with her clear
musical voice Why did he linger by her
side till the last carriage rolled from the
door, and then reluctantly take his depar-
ture He has long been secretly attached
to Maria, but having frequently declared he
would ascertain the disposition OF his in
tended wife previous to marriage, he had
delayed his proposals, though the power
ful artillery Of the eye," and the thousand
nameless signs Of love, had expressed as
much, may even more than words could
possibly have done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, remained week
in the city, and were delighted with Maria's
attention, who showed them every thing of
note in the city, from the State House to
the menngerie. They returned home
loaded with presents for their little ones,
and an invitation to make an annual visit.
In the course Of a few months, Maurice
Stanwood and Maria were united. They
made visit every summer to Uncle Joseph
mud Aunt Hannah to whom Maurice de-
clared himself indebted in part, for his
sweet wife; justly remarking that the seeds
Of beneyolence and righteousness sown in
her breast, would not have vegeated so
uxuriantly in city atmosphere.
Saturday Courier.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-06

COPPER IN CoNNEcTIcUT.--The New
Haven Herald states that the explorations oi
Professor Sheppard at Bristol, in that statci
have ascsrtained that a very rich bed OF
copper ore exists ut that place. The veins
are said, to be 90 feet broad, are not deep,
and the ore raised has paid the expenses
incurred in digging. Stamping mills,
smelling furnaces, &c. are being built, and
efficient arrangement for the further prose-
cution of the work have been determined
upon by those interested.
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From the ". Y. Erp. Post.

The whig press has broken out into a
chorus of rejoicing at what they call there
sciending of the specie circular. There
are SO much rejoiced that Congress has
directed that no discrimination shall be
made between lands and customs, when in
fact no discrimination has been made for
more than year, that they can contain
their joy no longer. Their delight is as
intense and as seasonable as was the grief
of the poor savage, who, having filled his
mouth with mustard, which of course filled
his eyes with tears, was asked what made
him cry so, and answered that he was
thinking of his grandfather who was killed
twenty years ago.
That our readers may understand the
grounds on which the resolution, about
which so much noise is made, was adopted
by Congress, we quote paragraph or two
from the Washington Globe. That jour
nal, after observing that among the friends
of the administration, voting for the resolu-
tion, there was scarcely an individual who
did not declare that the specie circular was
a salutary measure at the time it was adopt
ed, proceeds as follows:
" Almos: every man of them admitted
that 1t arrested the wild career of specula-
ton, which was fast converting the public
domain into mere bank credits which be-
ing now dissipated by the distribution and
snnk in the unavailable funds, form poor
equivalent to the country for the vast ex-
tent Of territory which has fallen into the
hands Of land jobbers; and So lost 10 the
Government, and Withdrawn from settle
ment mt the reasonable rates at which, in
its hands, it was ob:ainable by sultivators.
Tie opposition themselves could not argue
against the truth and justice of this position.
Their conduct confessed that the requist-
of specie for lands, under the circumstan-
ees then existing, was necessary.-Thel
terms of the resolution itself show that they
do not deny that the power should be left
with the President to resis, hereafter the
over-action of the banks, and the conver-
sion Of the public revenue, derived both
from lands and customs, into unavailable !
paper funds. The Resolution is in these
words:
Resoired By be Sesai, and House Of Hsyrssen,a-
hires, SC. That il shall not be lawful for the Sec
force, any general order which shall create any I
difference between the different branches Of revcn-
ne, as to the money or medium of payment in
which debts or dues accIuing to the United States
nav be paid"
I" Does this prohibit the issuing Of another
Specie Circular, and compelling the receiv-
srs of money for both lands and customs to
-eject bank paper whenever the hanks be-
yin another extravagant texpansion ! Far
rom it. II only compels The Executive to
make the pressure more universal whenev-
e the public revenue is endangered, or the
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'Same as last year.

ARRIVAL OF THE FnrNcm Su,ps.-A
sunrise on Monday morning the Frencl
ships were discovered standing into our har
bor, with a light souiherIy breeze and a.
bout o'clock the ship of the line Hercules,
Commodore easy, anchored Immediately
in front Of the town, back OF Goat Island.
She was soon after joined by her consort,
the sloop of war Favorite, Captain Rosanal,
which anchored near her. They left Hamp-
ton Roads, we are Informed, on Friday
Not having before had the pleasure of
seeing ine.of- battle ship we can institute
no comparison between the Hercules and
any other ship of her class, and can only
say that she appears to us truly noble and
imposing object. We have heard persons
who are capable of judging pronounce her
n handsome, aud apparently commodious
aud effective vessel.
Salutes were exchanged by the Ship
and the Artillery Company, in behalf Of the
town, from Goat Island, at o'clock on Mon
day afternoon, and at the same time onr
bells rang out their peel ofwelcomc. Short
ly afterwards another salute was cxchan-
ged by the Ship aud the Revenue Cutter
Vigiant.
The Hercules has already been visited
by several of our citizens, who speak with
pleasure Of the courtesy of their reception,
and Of the polite manner in which they
were shown over the ship.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-06

BIDDLE's ARsoGAKeB.--Nicholas Bid
de- IN his recent letter to John @. Adams,
says that lie is now ready TO cooperate
with tile government" Is not this marvel
lous condescension on the part of the mo-
neyed sutocrat. He has done every thing
n his power to thwart the measurs of the
administration, to keep up the panic and
distress in the money market, to prevent
The banks, from resuming specie pay ymen,s,
and to crush Ike merchants in New York,
aud when lie finds that he has lost
his power. and is defeated In bis grand
political schemes to keep up the confusion
till the next October election in Pennsyi-
vanIa, he now turns round and tells the
public that he is ready to resume specie
payments, and " COOPERATE with the
goyernment."-Ib.
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public lands are likely to be swallowed ~
by another inundatIon of banks issues.
The leaving this power in the hands Of the
Executive, and providing against discrimi-
mating between the lands and customs, so
lar from arguing that j. was wrong because
: Annoying and distrsssing" to spectators
o" me late occasion, is an express declara-
ion That It should have been made more
onnoying and distressing" by not dis
terminating the overtrading merchants from
the overtradine landnongrrs. and should
nave been made to embrace the customs
as wen as lands That it was the design
OF Congress to recognize the propr,ety Of
The PRESIDENTS in'erposing with Specie
Circular, and make its efficacy reach every
source OF revenue, TO prevent Bank issues
from again flooding the Treasury, Is mani
fest from the rejected part of the resolution.
by which Mr.. Clay proposed to compel the
Treasury to receive the paper of specie paw
ing banks at all times, and under all cir
cumstaRces.
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SHIP ALExAsDRE.-Tbe Captain of this
vessel was taken to Providence on Satur-
day last, on writ Of habsas corpus, and ex-
amincd before Judge Pitman, Of the U. s.
District Court, and was brought down a
gain the same day. We have not heard
that Judge Ptman has yet given his decis-
ion on the case.
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We learn from La Courier dcs Etafs Unis
that the Prince do Joinyille was invited to
dine with the President OH Wednesday. bu,
that his time was so limited that he declined
the invitation. He was To set out from Phil
adelphia on "Wednesday for Pittsburgh
Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Oswego
Albany, West Point and New York. In
that city he will not remain over "a hours,
but will there accept the invitation of the
French residents to dine with them. From
New York he will go to Boston, and
thence will come to Newport, to embark on
board the Ilsrcule by the 20th inst, with
the expectation Of arriving in France before
the end of July, to be present, at the cele-
bra'ion of the anniversary of the three days.