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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03
o. The Legislature of this State vi
meet at Providence OF Monday next.
From the Providence Herald.


II is wonderful to see the moral sensibil-
ity of the federal press, all at once called
into action on the suhjec, of Mr.. Fletcher's
Fanueil Hall speech, and the question now
at issue between that gentleman, the Atlas,
and public. They nffec, to be much shock
cd with the idea of falsehood which turks
somewhere between the parties and express
much regret for its utterance. They are
vcry much astonished that such a crcum-
stance should have occurred.-If we do not
very much mistake, the only cause Of re-
grct among them, is the detection and ex-
posurc not because of their love of truth,
and nbhorrence of falschood, bu, from the
injury the circumstance is likely to inflict
upon their cause.
Look at Mr.. Fletcher's disclaimer.-He
though, the committee Of Ways and Means
must have had rather u contemplate opin-
ION Of his understanding, to suppose him
capable of making the charges contained
in his printed speech, which he averred,
in the face of truth, as proved by the pub
lished proceedings Of Congress. What a
severe rebuke is this on the federal party.
Suppose Mr.. Fletcher to have delivered the
sentiments complained Of; he tells them
plainly that the published proceeding of
Congress proved them utterly false and
yet, with the proofs before them tha, they
were so, they published those sentiments ms
solemn TRUTHS" and circulated more thnn
twenty thousand copies Of the speech which
contained them. Ii he was not the author
Of the falseboods. then those falsehoods
were manufactured by the editor of the At
las, aud endorsed Ivy the Boston fedcralists
and who were therefore guilty of the double
crime Of forging falsehoo in the name OF
MIR. Fletcher, aud circulating them for elec-
pioneering purposes, knowing them to be
such. Whit reliance can be placed on the
moral honesty &c such mon.
The fedcrnIists nrc very much astouisheJ,
not that the lie has been told, but that Mr.
r. had not the hardihood to adhere to il,
and that the Atlas was not willing to father
1t. They regret il, not because il is lie,
but because IL has been exposed. They
condemn Mr.. Fletcher aud the Atlas, moi
because they have published it, but be-
cause they have confessed the deception
The true sentiment Of the party was lacon.
ic~Ily expressed by = prominent fcderalis
Of this city few days since. Said he |" Mr.
Fletcher missed IL in taking back WAof 4,
said. lie ought TO hare stuck TO H.; ana
then his fri nds could hare. sustained Rim. .
This is the true federal poiicy--a policy
they have ever pursued. Volumes OF un-
blushing falsehoods uttered by them, arc
proofs Of the fact. The above declaration
10 in full keeping with their conduct,
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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN CON.
vENTION.


IN the .Senate.-On Tuesday the expected debat,
On the Slavery Question did me- AXE place, muci
TO the disappointment Of large co-coursc of peo
pie, who had assembled 10 hear the speeches. at the
request several Senators the subject was postpon-
ed to some early day. We stated last week that
the bill 10 suppress the circulation of small in
the District OF Columbia, had passed the Senate
we were in crror--it was only ordered TO a third
reading and it fuay passed the Senate on Tues
day, ,after warm dcbae.-Ayes 81 noes 1. The
manner in which the opposition Senators have act
ed in regard to this bill, is singular, and deserves
notice, and we have therefore copied letter fihe
Correspondent Of the Ev'ng. Post, 10 which we re-
fer our readers for amusing sketch of their pro-
ceedings. On Wednesday Mr.. Calhoun introduc-
ed long series Of Resolutions, asserting the rights
Of the South on the Slave Question, wbich were
read laid on the table, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Norvell OF Michigan introduced series of res.
olutions, on Thursday, bearing on the subject oil
Slavery, which we're ordered 10 be printed The
consideration ofthc Resolutions offered BY Mr. Cal
houn, is 10 take place this day. On Friday, Mr.
Morris of Ohio offered string OF Resolutions an
tagoniscal to those Of Mr.. Calhoun, which be gave
notice he should move, one by one, as amendments
iion. There will be warm work in the Senate for
some weeks, We expect, until this matter is laid at
rest.
IN the House.On Tuesday memorial in,roduc
cd by Mr.. Adams from the New York Peace Soce-
ty-praying that the difficulties between the United
States and Mexico may be settled by reference to
some foreign and disnterested power, in accord
sncc with decree Of that Government--came up
for consideration, and motion for its reference
10 committee gave rise TO a long debate, which
consumed all that day and Thursday, when il was
finally referred TO the Committee on Foreign Az
fairs. The new members from Mississippi, Messrs.
Prentis and Word, appeared inthe House on We'd
ncsday and claimed their seats, whereupon debate
ensucd which exclusively occupied the day-no
decision. On Thursday Mr.. Cambreling reported
bills making appropriations for the civil and di-
ploma,ic expenses OF government, and for the ma
val department, for 1893. The House was occu.
pied all DAY on Saturday in the reception of petit
ions Mr.. Adams had pretty good supply, and
made as much noise as usual
The House adjourned until Tuesday.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

NEW ZrALANp.---Accounts from New
Zealand to April 30, state that the natives
were at open hos'ilities with the Europeans
at the Bay of Islands, and had committed
numerous depreds,ions upon them The
shipping in the Bay were under the nccessi-
ty of firing upon the natives to keep them
off.
The natives of Cloudy Bay had walked
over land to the Bluff and met the Southern
tribes, when battle ensucd, and Poke, the
fighting general o:Robullo and many 9TH
ers, fell.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

Mexico Arb TExAs.-Some movements
made by the Mexican Army have led to re-
port that the Mexicans are about resuming
The war with Texas, but the New Orleans
Courier states that from the last information
that hns been obtained, the movements
were made in pursuit Of some of the Ca
mache Indians, who have probably made
"a raid upon the South provinces of Mexi-
co. "The Season." adds the Courier,
2" the condition of Mexico, and the number
Of the troops, nike preclude the idea of a
serious attempt on the part Of Mexico to in
vade Texas"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

Mr.. FLErcHRn.-Ths gentleman has
addressed letter to his constituents, through
the Boston Atlas, making labored attempt
to explain away his contradiction Of the
innccuracy Of his Fanueil Hall Speech, rs
reported and published. He now says, all
he intended by disownng the Speech in the
House, was to render himself free from the
obligation Of maintaining particular express
sions and phrases-that he has never re-
tracted nor thought Of retracting the state
ments made in Fnnueil Hall. How he can
reconcile this with the statements which he
made ou the floor Of Congress, in alIuding
to the publication ofthe speech in the Globe,
when he said" the publication was in no
sense his; nor was he in any sense response
bic fori"-we canno, conceive.
1t will he recollec,ed that the Atlas as
serteJ," that the speech as reported in the
Atlas, WINS seen by him q. e. Mr.. Fletcher.
previous to its appearance in print; and
was by him partially revised and corrected >
The Atlas now swallows its own woris, by
tho nvowal "that every correction in the
copy ofthc report, was made by gentleman
connected with this Office (who was absent
from the city at the time our Extra was is.
sued, and is still absent, though we have
since seen mud conversed with him.')
And in this way is the difficulty between
Mr.. Fletcher and the Atlas compromised!
Mr.. Fletcher asserts, in substance, thai
all the Atlas said was true. And the Alta.
says that all it asserted il, regard to the re.
visaI, etc. is false The position in which
that paper is placed, needs no comments.
The Boston Advocate says
1--WE must be permitted to remark, thai
the whole subject seems to our mind to be
darkcncd rather than to have received any
additional light, from the Address or the
comments Of the Atlas. The whole affair
presents degree of quibbling and equivo-
cation, with which we have rarely met
and which we could not have believed
would have been rcsorted to by an honor.
able member Of Congress, or u respectable,
Journal"
The New York Gazette--a federal pa
perrin its comments on Mr.. Flctcher's let
ter has the following:
I'VE do not think he 10 successful in
making out his own literal accuracy in the
rsnue'I Hall speech. We are ourselves o
opinion that he made his statements too
'ong'y. With the utmost confidence in
m'e purity Of bic character and Of his inten.
uons' we do verify believe tina, in the ex.
some insccuraey." '
The FAC, is. Mr.. Fletcher b.. ..;d ,no,.
than hs can baek-sp, and he wanted !,
bsvk-s"'' bet having been sadly take,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

FLonIpA.-The Globe contains an ex-
uacs of letter from Florida, dated Dec.
l4th, which states that Sem Jones had not
come in rs promised, his time having ex-
pired. but was inclined TO 60 the other way.
The Army have moved IN pursuit of him.
and but little doubt wns expressed of his
capture; as The troops, were advancing
both on his front and rear.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

From The Report Of the Engineer De.
partment, we copy the following extract
showing the progress Of the works at Bren-
tons Point, in this Harbor -
"FoRr ADAMS. Rhode-Island.- There
having been no appropriation for the pres
ent fyear for Fort Adams. $60, 900 were,
by order Of the President, transferred from
the uncxpcnded balance of appropriations
for Fort Monroe with this aid. and the
remainder of the last years appropriation,
the work has been prosecuted. Most oi
the excavation and embankment, both ol
rock and earth, and a great portion of the
masonry, have been completed; and pro-
gress has been made in flooring, partition
ing, and plastering the easements alosg
the face Of the uorthess; bastion.
"'rhere yet remain TO he finished, por-
tions of the glaeis, and Of tie enrihern par-
npets; small pnrt Of the scarp of the
north, and If the west fronts the remain
der Of the parade wall ail the breast height
walls; part of the permanent wharf above
the water; the interior Of The quarters and
store rooms; the gun platforms and
considerable portion Of the redoubt. Much
Of this could be accomplished the next sea-
son, with M carly and liberal npPropria.
tion by Congress.
According to n table appended to the re-
port Of tho Secretary Of War, Fort Adams.
when completed, will have an armament Of
40S guns; n garrison in time Of peace Of
100, and in time Of war Of 2440 men.
Pension REPoRT.-The Commissioner
Of Pensions, in his report, gives the follow
ing statement of the number of Revolution
AIRY Pensioners now on the rolls of the diii
ferent States, VIII
Invalid Pensioners, 4,l16
Pensioner, under net, March, 1918, 9,O7O
under act of Mny, 1923. 7O3
under act, June z. 1882. 2l,4I4
under act of July 4, 1886, 1906
Total. 4I,76S
OF the above Pensioners, 904 are from
Rhode-Is
The number Of Pensioners who have died
during the year, is l645.
The sums to be appropriated for paying
the Pensioners, is as follows:-
Invalid, S2l5,747 90
Revolutionary (; act 1918, 45s,3il 90
DO. net 1922, I,2I7,63l OF
Do. act 1928, 73, I52 ~
DO. act 1886, 1885 81
Total, S2,037, ,277 06
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03
Total, s2,O37,277 O6

A NEw GAME.-CAKE ron NornING.--A
baker in New York offers six pounds
Of New Years Cakes for one dollar, put up
in bundles, md every eighth bundle to con-
tain one dollar note; so that the person
who buys eight bundles will be certain of
receiving one dollar back, and every eighth
person will receive the cake Cor nothing.
lie also adverlises IA quantity of plain Pound
Cake, iced, in bundles Of three aud half
pounds each, for one dollar, aud states that
in one bundle will he found ten dollar
note Of bankable money, the lucky recipi-
en-, of which is requested to certify to the
same. We should think this pretty good
plan to draw custom, but guess many bun.
dies will be opened and found wanting,---
the eighth persons will be monstrous scarce,
and the ten dollar man will be os hard to
find as he of the celebrated claret colored
coat"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03
From the N. Y. Eng. Post, Dec. %.
CANADA.

From Niagara Falls we yesterday re-
ceved a letter giving some details of the
force assembled at Navy Island. The wri-
ter says there are from IL to 1900 men, 10
or IL pieces Of artillery, and arms sufficient
for ms many more The ferries OH the riv-
er were stopped by the Governor, and no
one is permitted to pass-they are cut off
from all intercourse with Canada.
We learn from the Albany Argus Of
Monday THAI requisltion has been made
by Sir +. b. Head, Lieut. Governor Of Up
per Canada, upon Governor Marcy, for the
person of VIM. l.. Mackenzie, as fugitive
from justice, charged with certain felonies.
DR.. Bethume, ESQ.,, who was the bearer OF
the dispatches from Lieutenat Governor
H., arrived in town on Friday evening, and
took his departure yesterday morning.
Governor Marcy declined to comply with
the application, on the ground that the Of
fences charged against Mackenzie, being
incidents Of the revolt, were merged in the
higher crime imputed to him of treason
a political offence excepted by our laws
from those for which fngitves can be sur
rendered by the Executive. The opinion
of the Attorney General, given at the re-
quest of Governor Marcy-an able paper
sustains this eoncIusion.-Besides, the de-
mand was inadmissible on another ground.
1t is well known fact, and is conceded,
we understand, in the documents accompa-
nying Governor Heads despatch, that the
alleged " fugitive" is not within the terrific
ry of this Staie-hs head quarters being On
Navy Island. within the limits Of the prov
ince Of Upper Canada"
The Watch House was forcibIy entered
last night, and the state arms which wero
deposited in i, for safe keeping taken away.
Little or no doubt, we believe, is entertain
ed that the arms are now in the possession
Of the " Patriots" on Navy Island.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

abaek by an un.trisndiy 'quall, he has
though, best, after advising with his officers,
to fill away again, relying on his ballast
to keep him up and on assistance promised
in case he iurehes too much.
IfMr. FIetcher's letter could be compress
ed into reasonable limits we would publish
it, but it would occupy more space than we
can spare--it would Gil about five columns.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

ENTRY OF the QUEEN INTO LONDON
This took place the 9th Of November, and
was a splendid affair. One lipIe girl was
,rsmpled TO death in the strand. Mr..
Cooke, ofihe AdeIphi Theatre. vas SO jam
med bv the crowd thar his lie is despaired
oc diamond ornament great value fell
from her Msjesty's magnificent dress ss she
.Iiehsed from her carriage at GuildhaIl.
The ornsmcnt was broken to pieces and tho
ieweIs dispersed. Every diamond va, re-
covered.
The Bank Of England was illuminated
With Ia splendid gas stars. The Duke Of
Wellington was one cf the groups th.,
made m avenue for the Queer whsn she
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

meeting 10 favor ofihe patriots in Can
ada was held in New York ON Wednesday
evening. The next morning the following
handbll was circulated adout the streets.
II may go for what il is WORTH
Meeting IN BEHALF OF CANADA T. The
essence of Liberty consists in the Freedom
Of Discussion.
"Those who in quarrels iuterpsss,
Must often wipe bloody nose I"
few facts from modern history for
thinking and calculating Americans.
The King Of France intcrfered in the
American Revolution, not from his lore Of
Liberty, but his hatred to England. Result
He revolutioniZed his own dominions,
and lost his Grown and Head.
Austria and Russia inierfered in the
French observation-disclosures and
Berlin, their Capitals, were entered by VIC
torious French armies.
Napoleon interfered with Russia, and
marched victorious army of holf million
of men to Moscow. Rcsult-Paris captured
twice by invading armies.
Napoleon bent all his powers g. energies
to the subjuga,ion of England. Result-He
died prisoner TO England on the Rock Of
St. Helena. So much for the past.
PROPHECY
Americans will interfere in the revolt in
Canada. Results--A declaration of war
against America by England.
An alliance offensive and defensive be-
tween England and Mexico.
The Ocean swarming with British and
Mexican Privateers.
British steam Friga;es and Prvateers ON
the great lakes, where they have little 10
lose and much to gain.
The Ports of Mexico defended by Brit
ish Fleets and Garrisons.
An Anglo Mexican Fleet and Army
lowering on the South.
An expedition fitted ou, in the West In
dies will, an army of Free Blacks, to SYM
pethize and take part with the two millions
of Slaves in the Southern States, to
CO. operate will, tho abolilionists Of the
North.
The Indians in the West, removed from
their native soil by force, raising the tomn-
hawk aud scaIping knife, and carrying fire
and slaughter into the Western States on
a frontier Of a thousand miles-and finally
dissolution ofthe Union
So much for interference in the quarrels of
others, even if on understanding the ques1
ton thoroughly, you take the right side.
If you set your neighbours house on fire,
a change of wind may bring the flames you
have kindled to your own dwellings.
England, at peace with all the World,
cannot, and will not, be treated in Canads.
as Mexico was in Texas.
A treaty between nations is virtually
contract between all the individuals of each
natcn.-Americans be honest. and fulfil
your contracts in the face OF the whole
world You cannot honestly assist the
enemies of England, even by words.
A FRIEND OF PEACE AND Coon WILL.
New York, Dec. 81, 1897.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

The Tragedy in Arkansas.-We pub
Iished yesterday short paragraph, stating
that Mr.. Anthony, member Of the Ar
kansas Legislature, had been killed IN /.
rencontre With Col. Wilson, the Speaker Of
the lower House. Itsppesrs from the par
ticulars since received that this murderous
outrage was actually committed on the i'eof
Of the House, While in session; the Sprsker
10 consequence Of some Offensive remark
Directed against him BY the unfortunate
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

member, having come down froa hrs seat
armed with Bopie knife The member
it is stated, was also armed with The same
weapon, but the rencon,re lasted only sof q
moment, the latter having been left dead
on the floor. aud the Speaker having had
one hand nearly cat off and the other se-
verely injured. Wilson was forthwith ar
rested by the civil authorities. and his name
stricken from the roll of The Houee, by near
ly a unanimous vote
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

O. The big ship, PENNSYLVANIA, ha
has arrived at Norfolk. She anchored il
Hampton Roads on the 29th ult.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

O. A resolution has passed the lower
house ofthe Pennsylvania Legislature, by a
vote of is to 35-
"That the committee on banks be in
structed to inquire into the expediency Of
bringing in bill compelling the banks to
resume specie payment on or before the frs,
Monday Of February next: the same bill to
provide such restrictions on the present sys-
tenn of banking in this State as may pro-
mote the interests Of the state and the hab-
piness Of the community"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

CkNApA.-There has been no NOV ements
in Canada Of much importance heard OF
since our hast. The only speck Of war is
on Navy Island, where the Patriot force
has increased to 500 men, and was still nc-
cumularing. 1t is said that Gen. Van Rem
salear, intends to pass over into Canada, in
few days, and make an attack on the
British forces.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

LATEST From TExAs.-The Houston
Telegraph of Dec. 9th. contains cores
pondencs between General Hunt of Texas,
and Mr.. Forsyth, Secretary of State for
this government. Gen. Hunt has written
to Mr.. Forsyth urging the annexation OF
Texas to the Union. Mr.. Forsyth writes
back that such cannot be, for certain rea-
sons. Gen. Hunt writes hack farewell
letter to oar Secretary Of State, in which he
states the disposition Of the Texan people
to open commercial intercourse and form
a connection with the Kingdoms of Great
Britain and France.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

sicians, I0e ani6cers, &c. 59O2 privstes.
Total 1858.
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Gov. Ritner is real Loco Foeo, died Ia
the wool. What q shame, il is, that a whip
governor should hold to such abominabls
doctrines
The following are his recomme da.ions
to the legislature.
l. That all bank dividends be limited ia
7 per cent.
2. That the issues in proportion TO specie
be further reduced aud limited by law.
3. That summary punishments be provi-
ded for transgressing the above limitations.
A. That no loans be made to brokers and
directors.
5. That loans to any one firm or person
shall not exceed certain amount.
6. That the excess of annual profits in
any bank beyond 6 per cent shall be reserv-
ed and invested as species of safety fund
to redeem the bills ofthat bank.
7. That The banks shall keep their notes
at par at Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pitts
burg.
s. That after certain number of years
no notes shall be issued of less than 10 dol
lars.
9. That the President and Directors of
ue oauns shah oO PeIsohatiJ IosPohs'oic
for all Claims in case of the suspension of
specie uyments.
10. That no bonus shall hereafter be paid
for charter of a bank, except the excess
Of its profits over per cent. That all new
bank stock shall be sold by auction, and
that the premium shall go to the safety
fund.
III. That no bank shall go into operation
I'LL two thirds of the capital be paid in.
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Important TO Opposition Orators.--Mr.
Fletcher, of the Massachusetts delegation,
has completely destroyed himself as a pol
itician. Not, however, by being guilty of
u,tering base ISLANDERS against the admins
tratlcn and its fricuds-that is n virtue in
the eyes Of federal whiggery but by being
50 foolish as to attempt to be specific io
slandcr-by making his averments so dis
tinct that they could be met and refuted.
This was n terrible bunJer--one which the
old stagers Of federal whiggery, especially
they who are in Congress, are particularly
careful to avoid. Gentlemen desIrous Of
being conspicuous as orators on that side
Of the house, will therefore learn from this
striking instance, that in vague generaliiies
only is safety to be found. They must
confne themselves tn empty lIruuders a.
bout proaigatc and corrup, administration.
fifty thousand office holders, pap, bribery
and corruption .&c-for whentbey attempt
to put their false hoods in shape which ad-
miis Of specific reply, they are sure to be
Z" Flcichered, va word that will probably
become current to express the suicidal act
Of running ones self upon asnsg.
Psnnsyiraridr.