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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-06-18


CoNGRESS.-Since our last, the proceed
inss ofCongrcss have possessed much general in
terest.
Mr. Prenliss Of Mississippi has offered a series
Of resolutions, in the House, III relation TO the
election in that State, concluding with a declara-
ton that the resolution Of the House, of the 9th
of February last, denying to Messrs. Prentiss and
Word their seats, - dangerous attack upon
the elective franchise, in derogailon of the rights OF
Mississippi, and in violation of the Constitution. and
ought therefore to be rescnded.' (Mr. Benton
would have said, erpUao,dD
The House has been warmly engaged ON the
bill, providing for pulling down The half completed
Treasury building, aud putting up entirely new
one. The question is yet undecided. In the
course of tie debate on the subject Mr. Wise said
,ha, this the House that Jack buiIr;" but
he would Ike to know what had become of the ''ma
that lay in the house that Jack bu' and where
the rats that the malt, that lay in the House that
Jack built" (GoodD
Various resolutions have been offered touching
Canadian affairs; one enqAring whether there has
been any correspondence relative to the attacks on
the British steamer Sir Robert Peel and the Amcr-
can steamer Telegraph another, as to the eXpedi-
cncy of erecting Notifications on the Northern from
'Ilcr and another as to the expedency OF farther e
eislation on the subject Of Piracy on the Lakes
On the 10th inst. Mr.. Wise offered tic following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the President q the nitcd States
be requested 10 communicate TO lhis House all
correspondence and Information in possession Of
the Executive Department in relation TO the visit Of
Lewis Cass, our Minister at the Count of France
the Mediterranean, lis OF ccts and results, and its
expenses the patton: wi, ther he suydged in
national vessel, at the public expense. and wether
other persons, aud ii What persons accom- anicd
him Al the public expense; bow long said vessel
was detained or employed in said visit, and at what
expense; who fepr, zrntcd the United States al the
Count Of France during tie absence OF said Lewis
Cass. and whether lie las been paid tie full out
fit and salary OF an Euyo, Extraordinary and Minister
Penilotenuaty at saId Count.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-06-18

'"uesl III u'hoahclns hfaYes and W ise, are now
ing Mr. Bell because he failed TO challenge Mr. Tur-
ney-though had lie challenged aud slain him. We
should have had flood of pathos; indig nation
meetings would have been summoned Gongles-
slonal Investigations ordered; aud bitter denuneia-
tions heapcd upon the head OF the survivor. The
" aShington correspondent oil the \ Y Evening Post
who WIS enc OF the 6etcest olhc blood hounds that
hung on the skirts of Graves aud Wise. is fore
most in impung cowardice to Mr.. Bell that he
did not "seek anotl er field, to prove his powcss
fhe public will hcuceorwad appreciate properly the
wailings oithese venal monrners
" \ Washington correspondents of the Win
chester Vmgnian,-whom suppose 10 be the
dei'oiang Winchester postmaster. recently trans
ieucd 10 " ashngton. aud promoted, iur his deL,l-
catlon,--complaius very much fthe course OF Ger
tam members of Congress- WHO. he says. 90 10
Washington, ito delame the officers Of the Gov
ment; and, as one instance OF tins dctcnatioa he
refers 10 the late powerful speech Of Mr. Bond Of
ONO, exposing, from official reports, the failures Of
the late and present administrations redeem their
solemn pledges to the people, aud deneatng with a
pencil oil light The corruption and prefigaey of
master, " cost the government $50" Indeed !!
But II II have tendency to open the eyes of the
people 10 the extravaganza aud waste OF the goyein-
men aud lead TO "Rctrcnchnlent and Reform
how much will ii the government hereafter =
Not less, We hope, than ten millions of dollars per
annum-for to that extent the Government expen-
dltures ought TO be retrcnched and, when we geta
Wing administration in office they doubtless will BIZ.
But are VIC to regard ii as doctrine OF the modern
Democratic party that the Executive officers are
elevated so high beyond the people that our Repre-
scntayes have no riehtto sefuiinze their conduct,
and to examine the manner in which HEY discharge
the duties Of helr trusts Or that, II, upon making
this scrutiny, they should detect the most glaring
abuses they remain silent, lest they should be
accused By the subordinate huelings of the De
parments Of dclamng the officers OF the govern
ment"l Fit be, we would advise the re enacton
OF the Sedon law, which was but the lcsil eulbodl
ment OF this slavi,h prnciplc-and know o.
nothing which would be more appropriate than that
this administration, which under the Democratic fla
acts upon ultra tedefat principles, should close It's
career by the euactlon of the most odlous nea-
sure OF John Adamss administration.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-06-18

FOURTH OF JUL Y.-Thc committees Of the
Societies and Military Companies in this place, have
selected VIM JAS. Shelton. Esq the Ora
tor and Capt. James Is. Green the Reader OF the
Declaration, on the ensuing Anniversary of American
Independence.
appointed Orator.
0r' 1t is intima ID, IN some Of the Northern pa
pers, that James X PaudIng, Esq. will succeed Mr..
Diekeron in the Navy Department.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-06-18
PURDY a. MCLAUGHLIN,

100 Pearl street, New York.,
OFFER for sale, on liberal terms, large and
~ desirable assortment of British, French, and
Italian Dry Goods, particularly adapted 10; ths
Southern iiiarket. Merchants visiting New Yetk
are respectfully invited 10 examine their stock.
New York, May2i, 4wd
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TNNllE Subscribers School will be opened on Mon
j day the 18th ol this month
WIN. $. REID, IT.
June | ~
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o. When the cantng crew were pouring forth
the most doorous lamentations over the fate OF Mr.
Ciley, and painting Messrs Graves and Wise in the
blacklist colors, bloody murlcrers took
cason more than once to remark, tina, they were
the hypocrltica eifusions of party myrmldons who,
like the mourners at certain fashionable funerals Of
which we sometimes read, were hired to make the
welk'n ring with their noisy howlings. 1t was all
done tor political ELECT just Mr.. Graves and
WI Wise would have been sneelcd at & idiculcd
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June L.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
T PUBLIc-No 81

AN ACT making an appropriation for the defence
ofthe northern frontier Of the United states.
Beh enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the UaitSd Static Of
Amsrica in Congress assembled, That the
sum Of six hundred and TWENTY-FIVE thou
sand five tundred dollars shall be, and
is hereby, appropriated, out of any unap-
propriated ,noneyin the Treasury, 10 defray
any expenses which have been or may he
incurred in protecting the northern frontier
Of the united States, 10y calling out, under
the direction of the President Of The United
States, any part of the militia or volunteers,
according TO The provisions of the Constiiu-
tion and laws; which sum, it required,
shall he expended unher tho direction of
the Secretary of War, conformably 10 tho
provisions of the act of Congress of Jan. I'd,
1895; of the act Of Agril 9th, 1882, maxi
ing aproprooriatons for the support of the
army; and Of the act Of March l9lh, 1886,
providing for the payment of volunteers and
militia corps in the service of the United
States.
APPROVED, January 30th 1888.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
TWINTER GOODS.-fD
WIN. u. & e. J. SW AN.
MERCHANT TAILORs.
No. 80 THAMES STREET.

ED pESPECTFULLY inform their friends, arc
II q the public generally, that they have received
from Boston, A FULL, AND FASHIONABLE
ASSORTMENT of Pilot-Cloths, Lion Skins Mo
hairs, Flushines, Kerseys, Broadcloths, Cashmere:
Sattnets and Vestngs suitable for the season which
they will make up order, in the best manuer.
ALSO, Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, fIdkls.
Comlorters, Cravats, Stocks Bosoms, Collars and
every other article usually found in such au establish
ment. at prices which cannot fail to suit those who
eeldsposed to patronise them.
Cutting particularly attended to-
complete assortment of READY MADE
CLOTHING, constantly on hand, and for sale as
cheap bought at any other store in the state
Oct 4th.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
JAMES ID. SEARURY
MERCHANT TAILOR,

No. 1873 I-2 THAMEs-STREEr,
Respectfully announces to the public that he
HAS removed from the Store recently occu
IL pied by him, to the new store. next door north
ofthe Office of the Newport Mercury, where he Of
ers for sale afashonable assortment of Broadcoths
Cassimeres, Sattnets, and vestings, and all othe,
goods usually kept by Merchant Tailors-where
garments of all descriptions will be made to order
the shortest notice, and warranted to fit.
W Particular attention paid 10 cutting.
81 u J. ID. ). hopes by strictattenton to his bust
to meet the wishes Of his customers and to mer
il the patronage of his elow-citlzens, which he very
respectfully solicits.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
TT. s. LAWS.
TBY AUTHORITY.]
Laws Of the United States,
PASSED AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE
TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS
[PUBLIc-No al

PUBLIc-No d
AN ACT making partial appropri alton for III,
suppression Of Indian hostilities for the year one
tIionsand eight hundred and thirty eight.
BE it enacted by the Seenate and Housa
OF Representatives. Of the United States in
Congress assembled, That the sum of one
million of dollars shall be. and the same is
hereby appropriated, ont Of any money not
otherwise appropriated, to defray my ex-
penses which have been, or may be, incur
red, in preventing or suppressing the hostil-
tiles of any Indians, in the year eighteen
hundred and thirty eight to he expended
under the direction of the Secretary Of
War, bonformably To the acts Of Congress
of tho nineteenth March aud the second of
July, 1886, and Of the acts therein reffered
to.
JAMES X. POLK,
Speaker fths House ef Represcntatioes
RH. NJ. JOHNSON,
Presiien ofHe Senate.
APPROVED, January 3Oih, 1888.
NJ. VAN BUREN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
JUST RECEIVED.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF m
BRANDAETHv VEGETABLE
? T = LIS.
At VOSE'S, No I24. Thames (

III FONL -, NO IZI, IR0meS- 81.
For the last IL months have sold 500 worth of
Pills, and only one single individual has found the
least lau!t with them, while hundreds in this towu
can testify to the good effects that they have received
from them, and are willing to be referred to.
None genuine on this Island except those sold by
VIM. 3 Vose. the only agent for b. Brandreth. Nj.
d. The sales this Island are SIN all in compsrison
with the rest OF the State For the last year FOUR
THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH has been sold
IN the State of RhodeIsland, & the sales are hcreas
ng daily-strong proof of their goodness.
81 Look out for Counterleits-there are plenty
i'r sale Buy of no one except the authorised agent.
Dec. 9th, 6m. w. S.V,
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AS BEEN REMOVED from Knowles
n IL Wharf to the old Stand in Green Street for.
merly occupied by Seabury d Tenant; where he
will be happy TO receive the orders of his old friend:
and customers, TO whom he returns thanks for theii
past avors and solicts continuance of their patron
age,
~ Orders left above--at his stable in Pelham-st
or at hls house i'll Church-st will meet with prompt
attention. Passengers conveyed to and from the
Steamboats, as usual.
Nov. Ist.-tf.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
NEWPORT ACADEMY,

HIiE subscriber would respectfully inform his
u friends and the public that the Newport A.
cadeny, having been recently put in good repair
and an Irstructress provided for the Female De-
partment is open for the reception of pupils of
both sexes. Instruction will be given in the Eng
lIsh, Classical aud Mathematical studies, commonly
taught in Academies, the French Language &c &c.
Grateful for past favors he respectfully socits
a continuance of patronage and hopes, by giving
his undivided attention to the business of insiruc-
ton, TO give general satisfaction those who confde
the instruction of their children to his care.
The Winter quarter OF the Male Department will
commence on Monday, December 9TH. Terms from
-, to So per quarter of IL wceks.--gJ' Extra and
optonal,-io French OF Spanish, taught by pro
essor OF Languages, SO. I'd.
j. BRIGGS, Principal,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
LIVERY STABLE
JAMES CRANDArr,

TE7HE Subscriber, having been for more than three
a years, in constant and successful practice, now
offers hls services to the public as Botanic Phusic.
idn-lie would respectfully inform the inhabitants
of Newport and the adjoining towns that he has
taken the commodous house at the corn~r of Spring
& Mill streets, where he will administer the Pure
Thonsouian Ledi zines to such may favor him with
their patronage. No pains will be spared to render
the patients comfortable, and TO restore them to
heal 4.
Situated in one of the most healthy places in our
and, the subscriber faters himself that the advanta-
ges OF this lnhrmary are surpassed by few institu-
tons of the kind in this country. To his former
friends and patrons he tenders his most hearty thanks
and should they stand in need of his services he is
ready to administer them such remedies the God
Of Nature has bountifully scattered fields
This ln6rmary will be conducted'under the mme-
diate patronage of DR.. SAMUEL THOMPSON.
The subscriber will at all tmee he in readiness to
attend TO of midwifery.
Medicine chests will be put up TO order
1hOmson's neic guide TO health
RObensOn' Lectures:
And n general sss' rtment OF
TBoMscNI,N MEDICINES,
constantly on hand and for sale at the Infr-
mary. c. GARDNER.
Terms.-S3 for course Of medicine
$3.50 per week for board, including light
medicines.
The Napour Bath is at all times i'm read
ness for those who wish to take il.
July 4th 1887.
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For Sale or Lease,
NOTICE.

~ HE undersigned having been approved by the
n Court of Probate, sole Executor Of the last
will and testament Of his brother JOHN w. STE
NENs, late OF Newport, deceased, requests all per-
son. indebted to said estate, TO make immediate pay
ment; and allthose having just and legal claims
also requested to present them immediately for ad
Justment.
Any person i'll possession Of books or other prop
ery OF the deceased, is also requested to them
and any one having loaned him books any thing
else, invited to call and claim the same.
ROBERT STEVENS,
Qualified Executor.
Newport, Nov. 9Th, 1897.
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True copy-witness.
HENRY BOW EN-, Sec'ry.
rs THERE NO BALM clLEApr

/" rs THERE NO BALM In GlLEADr
H-Yes, Balm has bee found in DIR. JANNE'S
INDIAN EXPECTORANr, a Balm whose health
iegenerang powers never have beenequaed. We
therefore say, to the afflicted child of man, try
e. Try it in coughs, co DIS. consumption, asthma,
splitting OF blood, and all diseases of the Lungs and
Breas,, and it will not deceive you. II has truly
wrought miracles in raising the afflicted from the jaws
OF death aud restored them to health to loy aud to
giadness. Thousands have used it, and have found
relief, and Therefore why not youi |, may be had
Of A. B. and ID SANDS, 100 Fulton cor. of VIII
liam 81. New York. also. by II. II. HAZARD,
Sign ofthe Golden Mortar.
Jan 3d--6m. Newport r. l.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
NEW LIVERY STABLE.
IN Prison street pES1E5SS Entrance, north sid
near the jail. ss9 cfMe Parade.
JAMES e. METCHEAR.

and good HORSES. all of which have been care
fully selected is prepared TO furnish Carriages OF
every description at short notice, and respectfully
solicits share of public patronage.
His Stable having been much enlarged, and fit.
ted in the best manner, with large roomy stalls and
good carriage houses, offers superior advantages
for HORSE-kEEPINSs, which will be faith
fully attended to, on reasonable terms.
Particular attention paid to the conveyance OF
Passengers TO and from the Steamboats,
Orders left at the Stable, or at his residence, di-
ectly opposite will receive punctual attention.
Newport, April 5th, 1887
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IMPROVED PANA.
CEA; OR THE UNIVERSAL,
PURIFIER OF THE RInnn

This is one of the best of remedies for some Of tho
,oorst Diseases " '''
A great number OF persons OF either sex ane
months oil severe and anxious suffering, under some
OF the most insdlous, and certainly fatal
which human beings liable, have been restoredto
perfect health, by the of few bottles of this supe
riOr medicine. r
II Every ship or vessel, bound on long yoyages
should be supplied with this Panacea. -, "
This Medicine will cleanse and purify the Bload
from all noxlous humors: and has been used with
success IN many diseases incident to our species-
and particularly in the following diseases. viz -
Scrcfula, or Kings Evil; White Swellings. S,lt
Rheum, Cancerous and lndurated Tumors. scald
head, Diseases ofthe Liver Old Ulcers fever sores
syphilis, and its destructive consequences $50 oltue
met with in persons who have been imperfectip cured
improperly treated neglected; or rather those who
have tampered with, and neglected themselves
which, if the poison is not entirely eradcated from
the system, the distressing consequences will
follow the neglect of that terrible sco,age Ieprosv
Chronic inflammation of the LIVER and other Viscers
Tubercular Consumption of the Lungs, Ulcerous
in the throat elsewhere and all eruptons on
the surface Of the body Diseases OF the skim Mer
cural disease, and all those affections arising from
lmpurity of the Blood. Nodes, and diseases of the
Joints, Bones, &c Those affections which are the
result of youthful .ndiscretion will be cured by the
use OF this Purifier OF the Blood-PRICE. ST .5Oa
bottle. =.
~ The above Valuable Medicines are for sal
by DIR. JOHNSON, Newport. II. /.
gg To those who purchase to sell again, a lbera
discount will be made
Sept. ely.
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LIVERY STABLE
49,
Fo4 NfR
Wn ~ l'ENN NT
WIN. G. TENNANT.

Respectfully announces to the public gen.
eraity-eitizens and strangers.
HNHAT he keeps to let at his stable in Touro
n street. horses and carriages of all descriptions
as cheap or cheaper than they be obtained else
where. Persons desrous ofenjoying the pleasures
of ride in the country, all times be furnished
with horse aud chaises, open wagons, sadde-horses
barouches and close carriages Particular attention
will be paid conveying passengers to and from the
Steamboats,. All orders i'll his line Of business will
be promptly attendedto, and pains shall be spared
to render the satisfaction of his customers complete
Horses kept for any length oftime, terms liberal
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-02-14
NEW AND VALUABLE
MEDICINES.
" phieh piH CURE ninsty-nine sas
in a hundred.
JOHNSON'S
FEMALE RESTORATIVE AND
SPECIFIC Pills


,;J nese pl'is are recommended 10 pale, uoqfed Ian.
Ps.so", OF etner Sex who with eoldness OF the
aoe spirits loss Of oppste fsetis pu.s pai
pua,1Dn aisPepsy on indigestion those wbo,e Mod
isihcled TO ~atery, or dissolved state i'm 60 of
eH'ae'at'0n or general teasting aroy of ,h ho
III some cases OF mania deafness hys,sr;eoI ,s ,,
ny o'hef distressing affections OF the bo,l,, -, a.
dIcpsy, erone raeumatis'n paratytie ofeeiious a5d
ness, d'mHess Of sight, and other strange ssH1E
common 70 persons IN the various STAGES oflc ~
In Iic Donfouredur, there is not a u,o,s a. u III
medicine When the blood has becons W., '
oi iangad circulation after long and serers s.. 10
Sickness these pills are of emnsnt service H. yas Y
lIngs OF the hands, feet &c; in cases of oraa, d
y IN most diseases, common TO Females tbase p;iI
will prove SPECIFIC. ''iS
In DrOpsical habits all distractions from, ooIJ.
or other causes, IN that weak nervous irritsba sJ
delicate state of the body to which so many esnaa
Tally young and middle aged females are susceptbIe
persons IN decline, that state of the body. which
approaches to consumption, may by timely and mon
er use Of these Pills be preserved from an tntmeJy
grave!
The above medicine has been approved bv some
oil the most eminent Physicians in the United States
and, has been administered to thousa nds of paen,s
who have been restored perfect health after haviny
been conslderedm decline onfrmed consumptioS
and therefore incurable; when by taking few box
es OF these Pills, they restored TO renewed and
vigorous health in few weeks N
Ample directions accompany each box p,;ce o,a
dollar box. Also ~ oi'o
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WANTED, Six Girls as apprentices to tn.
w Tailoring Business. Apply TO
March 10. JAMES ID sEABURY,
335 Thames ST.
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AIDES q GENTLEMEN of Newport
IL aud ITS vicinity, are invited to call al the La
DIES ORNAMENTAL HAIR EMPORI-
great variety OF FreLch and German fancy articles,
suitable for presents--just received.
Dec. 90
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vIA-FALL RIVER &c TAUNTON

'A-FALL RIVER & TAUNTON
A stage wiIIeave Newport every day SUNDAYS
kAexceptcd, at O'Clock, AM arrive in Fail Riv
at l21 o'clock, leave Fall River al o'clock and ar.
rive in Taunton at p. M.-,he Cars leave at "A
o'clock p. d., and arrive in Boston at 81 o'clock
Returning. the cares leaves Boston every morr,-
ing Sundays excepted, at O'Clock and arrive in
Taunton, abou 70 O'Clock. A Stage will leave directly
after for Newport and Fall River and arrive in Fal-
River at l2a o'clock-leave Fall Riverat o'clock,
and arrive IN Newport at O'clock +. NJ
Stage fare 80 90 RAILROAD 80. (.
stage wal leave Fall River every day, Sundays
excepted after the arrival Of the Newport stage for
New Bedford, where il will arrive at4 O'Clock r. M
Returning, will leave New bedford every da,
Sundays excepted, al o'clock A. NJ. and arrive in
Fall-River III o'clock. Passengers can have two
hoursin Fall River and arrive IN Newport at o'clock
p. M Fare 5000.
Extra coaches at all times on reasonable terms
Stage books at Townsend's, & Hassard's Hotel
RUFUS r. KINsLEY & co. Proprietors
Newport. July 4th 1887.
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NOTICE.

The Subscriber intending to remove
! hom Tnwn in the Spring, and in ORDER
10 ficilitate, the settlerer. c.ai. busi-
ness, oilers for sale. on rea,onable terms.