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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

ed his chin to the left, until the crown o.
his head nenrIy came in coDtnct with his
right shoulder, and exclaimed in a broad
laugh, "WeIl l believe I have genuine
courtesy, because try to please everybody
and am willing to be pleased by every
body. believe have dignihed sentiment,
because deal honestly and always tell the
truth but as for exalted courage, | think
dare not claim that, for when the saucy
boys got on my dog-cart and teased me
most to death. think would have whip
ped them all if could, but was afraid, so
that guess am only half-made gentle
man. He enjoyed his own conce't IN
hearty laugh.
In few months after this conversation,
Ely appeared in Bedford, with clever
horse and neat little wagon, well stored
with an assortment of goods to suit the
market he sought.-He informed mo that
after his last "trip being an unusual time at
home, his dogs became restive, and the
neighbors blamed them for killing sheep.
To suspect dog of such all offence is to
seal his doom, and Eiy's dogs guilty or not
guilty, were speedily executed sans eere-
mOni, without judge or jury. WE'LL con-
dnued he thought must do something
to get along; and did not care much for
the dogs no how they could fix it, for was
getting tired Of them and thought could
do better if had larger stock and SO
bought me this horse and wagon, and now
can do business on a large scale. i have
laid in n good stock and can trade with any
Yankee of them all, SO don't fear but l
shall do well enough
In few months subsequent to Ely's ap-
pearance in Bedford with his wagon ind
horse, he was robbed on the Aleghnny
Mountain of nearly five hundred dollars in
money and merchandise. Ely was q phil
osopher, however, and bore his loss with
great equanimity. lie said he could do
without it and make it up again, but he
thought they were pack of mean scamps
10 rob poor cripple like him. The ruff
fans have never been apprehended nor the
property recovered. About year ago
I saw Ely in Bedford, master of a pair Of
fine horses and large wagon well stored
with merchandise, and hs said he thought
that would be his last rrp-ho was tried of
peddlng, and intended to sell his horses
and wagon and set up store of his own,
that his mother was dead, he had provided
comfortably for his sister, and he had mo-
ney enough to go in busines for himself
Such is the history of Elias Fisher the
dog -pedler, and such will be the reward of
every boy who will try to do something for
himself, {" his poor old mother and helpless
sister,"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

( of s252, ,l6 for taking charge Of the Truro
fund for the last six years, it being l l-2
per cent on the same, was allowed to be
paid out of the fund.
Sundry accounts were presented and al
lowed.
Messrs. Simmons, Whitman and Atwood
we're appointed a committee to examine
the roof Of the State House In Newport, and
report whether any repairs upon the same
were required.
This committee, through Mr.. Simmons,
soon after made their report that certain re-
pairs were required, and recommended an
appropriation of 500 for this purpose. The
repor, was adopted, and resolution pass
ed appointing Michael Freeborn and the
Sheriff of the County Of Newport commit
tee to cause said repairs 20 be made.
An act in addition to the act for the re-
lief of insolvent debtors. permitting petition
ers having a stay Of proceedings to be re.
leased from imprisonment when committed
by their bail, upon giving bond, was read
the second time and passed.
A resolution passed appropriating the sum
of $500 for completing the new Jail in
Providence.
Mr.. L. Il. Hazard moved that commit
tee be appointed to visit the Bost. and Prov.
II. r.. Co. to ascertain whether they had re-
fused to carry passengers other than those
in the regular steam boat line, rejected.
An act was passed in amendment of the
acts concerning hawkers and pedlars, pro-
viding that nothing contained in these acts
shall be SO construed as to prevent any per-
son from vending any articles of his own
manufacture, or any articles manufactured
in this State.
The Act passed fixing the salary Of the
Warden of the State Prison, al 5000, and
that Of Physician, at S25.
Mr.. Simmons presented resolution ap-
propriatiDg a sum not exceeding $500 for
the purchase Of furniture for the State Pris-
on by the Warden, under the direction of
the Inspectors, adopted.
Fifty dollars were allowed the Newport
Artillery to repair their gun carriages.
A report of the committee appointed to
erect a mound at the base of the monument
to the late Commodore D. ii. Perry. was
received from the Senate, rend and adopted
in concurrence.
The bill Of adjournment was then passed
8 O'Clock, p. M, by which the General
Assembly were adjourned to the Saturday
preceding the last Monday in October next,
to meet in Providence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

The Prince de Joinville, lately promoted
tothe naval rank Of Captain of Corvette, on
Tuesday afternoon took the route Of the
Providence and Stonnington Rail Roads,
and returned to New York, where he must
have arrived at o'clock yesterday morning,
having left that city at on Monday after
noon. He will therefore be able to report,
that he left New York with his suite, made
the tour of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island, viewing all, it is to be pre-
suned, which he wished to see in the three
States-passing twice through the state last
named in its largest dimensions-remained
six hours in Boston and vicinity, in the day
time--visited the principal establishments,
and the Navy Yard in Charlestown-and
returned to New York, without losing his
rest during either night, having travellnd by
steamboat and rail road, in the ordinary
mode of travelling, and at the every day
rate, four hundred and thirty Mills, having
been absent from that city only thirty six
hours.-Boston Patriot.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

THE PRINCE pE JoISviLLE arrived here from
New York on Thursday morning last, in the
Steamboat Cleopatra, which was chartered ex-
pressly to bring him and large party of invited
guests to attend fcte on board the Hercules.
The Prince was received with salute from the
Hercules; and was afterwards saluted by the
Newport Artillery Company. with their field
pieces. from Goat Island which salute was
promptly returned by the Hercules.
The Steamboat having received on board a
number Of invited guests from the town, about
IL o'clock, carried her passengers Off to the
ship. Both ships were elegantly decorated with
flags and flowers. The splendor ofthe fete may
be imagined from its cost, which We are credi-
bly informed was ten thousand dollars!
In the afternoon the Sloop-of-Wm Favorite
was got under way and beat up to windward
Of the Hercules, and when she had attained a
raking position, backed her maintopsail. and
opened her battery upon the H., passing slowly
across her bow she then came about and pass
ed her again on the other tack. "blazing away
in fine style. The big ship joined in the meiee.
and the racket they made. with big guns and
little 'uns. was not small noise. The Favor
ite finished of by firing whole broadsidc at
once. and then returned to her anchorage. The
guests soon afterwards reembarked on board the
steamboat, which was prevented from going out
that evening by the fog. and did not leave Tor
n. York until the next morning.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

EXPENSIVE WINES. At late sale Of a
private stock Of wines (Mr. T. Butler's) at
Philadelphia, the following prices were obtain
ed; fifteen demUohns sold at Sl55 each; one
at $50; seven at Sl37; five at Sll7 so; ten
at SllO; seventeen at SlO5; thirteen at Sl02
so, four at S1Ol-and various other wines for
lesser sums. One hundred and seventy demi-
johns were sold,-the whole amount of which
is upward of fifteen thousand dollars.
Some of this wine therefore costs half dol
lar per wine glass. The wine was purchased
chiefly by the Buffers, family whose stock
already on hand is said TO equal the best in the
county.-N. Y Erg. Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27
Dedham Patriot.

Confagration of the Steamboat George
Washington.-The Washington left CIeve-
land, on her down passage from Detroit,
on June 18th, ut eight o'clock, A. NJ. She
proceeded on her way safely, until Satur-
day, two o'clock A. M. when she had ar
rived in the vicinity of Silver Creek, about
thirty-,hree miles from Buffalo.
The boat was now discovered TO be on
fire, which proceeded from beneath the boil
ers. The passengers were alarmed, and a.
reused from their slumbers such a scene
of confusion and distress ensued as those
only of my readers can imagine who have
been in similar circumstances.
Despair did not however completely pos
sess the mass until it became evident that
the progress Of the flames could not be ar
rested. From that momeut, the scene beg
gars all description. Suffice it TO say, that
numbers precipita,ed themselves from the
burning mass into the water some of them
with shrek ef despair, and others silently
sunk beneath the waves; others, mOmen-
tarily more fortunate, swan short dis
tance md drowned; others still, on pieces
of boards and wood, arrived on the beach
vet some even of these sank into watery
grave The small boat had by this time
put off, loaded with about twenty-five souls
for the shore. These arrived safe, picking
up one or two by the way. The writer Of
this article was one Of the number. Other
small boats came to our assistance, which.
together with the Washington's boat, saw
ed perhaps a majority of the persons on
board.
There 10 reason to believe that as many
as forty perished. 1t is impossible to COM
pute the precise number. Many remained
on the boat until it was wrapped in one
sheet of flame. OF these there is reason to
believe that numbers perished in the con-
flagration while others half burned, pre-
cipitated themselves into the watery ele-:
ment I; thus suffering the double agony Of
death by fire and water.
Most Of the crew were saved-tbe Cap
tain being among the number-who, du-
ring the awful calamity acted with the ut
most decision and intrepidity. Indeed no
blame, as far rs the writer has been inform
ed, has been attached to any officer or hand
on the boat. The utmost exertion was Ms
ed to run her on the shoIe, until II became
necessary to stop the engine in order to let
down the small boat. which having been
done, the fire had progressed so far ms TO
render it impossible to again start the ma
chincry.
Many were the hesrt-rending scenes 'na'
occurred in this terrible catastrophe. an
English family, consisting Of mar, ns
wife, and two children, came On pos1o we
boat a, Toledo. While the hre was raging
the man worked by the eide Of our INFORM
an, AMI , ill ,bry could stay on board no longer.
rh.n he and bis wife. threw their children
averho. I'd aud jumped in after them. The
fs,hcr and two children were drowned-ihe
mother was saved.
Several passengers went into convulsions
~;,b terror on the deck, at the outset, and
persshcd in the flames.
A woman with a e6ild graspsd usder
each arm, all dead, vas picked UP by the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

The Army and Navy Chronicle announ-
ces that Capt. NJ. c. PERRY has been or
dered by the Navy Department to proceed
10 Europe, to institute enquiries into, and
examine, the recen. improvements in steam
machinery rs applied to navigation; and
that he will take passage in the Great wes-
tern on her next trip from New York to
Bristol.
The Albany Argus in noticing the above
appointment, pays Capt. Perry the follow
ing well-deservcd compliment
The object Of Capt. PERRYs' mission is
not more valuable than the selection 10 ju-
dicious. Capt r. is highly qualified, by
his scientific atiainments and practical
knowledge, for this new, but not the less
useful, service. He bears name also that
ranks among the first in our naval annals,
and that has won for itself, in his own per-
son as in that Of his Ismented and gallant
brother, the renown Of daring and eh''ai-
rous deeds.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 81, 1898.

DEPARTURE OF THE FRENCH SHIPs.-About
eight o'clock on Friday morning the French
Ships War got under way, and were beat out
of our harbor. The wind was at first light,
from SSW, dead ahead,) but gradually fresh
ened to good breeze. In about two hours
both ships were clear of the reef; the Favorite
working out much the quickest, as she could
make longer stretches, venturng nearer to the
shore, in consequence Of her light draft Of wa
ter.
The Pilots left the ships about ii o'clock,
three miles outside of the Light-previous to
which Com. Casey called the crew Of the Her
cules aft, and thanked them for their good be-
havior while in this port, and for their attention
and politeness to the numerous visitors on board
the ship. BY two O'Clock, the ships were en-
tirely ont Of sight. The Alexander got under
way about an hour before the Ships-of- War
and beat out ahead of them.
In answer to our enquiries on the subject,
we are informed, and we have the authority Of
a Custom House Officer for saving, that the
Hercules drew ttcenty-sight feet eight inches Of
water. and that we may safely make the asser-
ton thst there is not another harbor on the
Eastern seaboard which vessel drawing as
much, or any wise near as much water could
have beat out Of
The superiority of our harbor has by this Wis
it Of the Hercules been plainly manifested-so
plainly as to require from us but few comments.
If any one doubts its superiority, let him point
out any other on the coast, that vessel draw
ing as much water, starting from convenient
and secure anchorage, but short distance from
a town where supplies can he readily procured,
can beat out to sea. against wind dead ahead,
in about two hours. Till this is done and
proved, we shall insist on the superior advanta-
res Of our harbor. for Naval station. over all
others on the coast and hope to see its advan
tages appreciated by our own Government, as
well as by foreigners.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

While in New Bedford few days since,
We saw whale boat, with all its appurtc-
nances, rnasts, cars and sails, which has
been ordered for Louis Philippe, King Of
France, and is to be carried out IN the Her
cules, to serve as model for the boat bull
ders IN His Majesty's dominions. This
bont is the most perfect and beautiful spec
linen we ever saw. 1t was built by Mr.. Je-
thro Coffin, Of New Bedford.
Dedham Patriot.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

NAvAL.-We learn from the Army & Ma
Wy Chronicle, that Passed Midshipman John
c. Almy Of this town, has been selected by
the Navy Department, as Acting Master OF
the new and beautiful Sloop-of- War Cyane,
Comm ander Percival-which is on the eve
Of sailing from Boston for the Mediterranean N
station. p. s. The Cyane sailed on Monday.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

The French Dinner m NeU I0rh.-The
Courier des Etots Uais gives an interesting
description of the entertainment give at the
ns'or House, 10 honor of the Prince de
yoi"'i'ie: Every thing seems to have been
uonc IN handsome style. The decorations
""o "e 'oasts were appropriate, and in
s"ou 'as'e. But the most striking and a
g'eeao'e inc'deut wns the following. After
me prihcipai toasis had been given. aud
'he scene OF enjoyment had been continued
until IL O'Clock, the Prince called TO him
Mr. Psnon, Vice President Of the 1sv. and
the two were observed to stand conyrrs;ng
for few minutes. Mr.. Panon then r,,urn'
ed 10 his place, and informed the como.nv
that he was instructed by the Prince de
Joinville, to express to them bis gratitude
for the affeciionate reception which they
had given him, and TO return them his
thanks; and also to invite, in his name, nll
the persons present to go and visit the Her
cules on the Goth inst, on which day his
royal higbness would come with a steam
boat and conduct them to the harbor of New
port, where the ship was at anchor. He
requested them to consider the invitation
as addressed to all the members of their re-
speclive families, as well as to each Of them
selves. The Prince then begged leave to
retire, which he did, accompanied by tho
Consul General, President of the day, the
Mayor, MIR. Pontoise, the French Minister,
Mr.. Commandant Casey, and others. The
excursion TO Newport, in compliance with
the invitation, took place on Thursday, and
splendid dinner and ball were given on
board the Hercules.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

GIVE learn that it is highly probable that
the French fleet now blockading Mexico, may
put into this port to obtain supplies, as soon as
the blockade is raised. The Blockading squa-
dron consists of frigate, six brigs, and one
schooner; and another frigate was expected at
the last advices.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

The appointment of James X. Paulding, Esq,
to the Office of Secretary of the Navy, made
vacant by the resignation of Mr.. Dickerson, APP
pears to have given much satisfaction. Mr.. p.
Is celebrated as writer, and is well qualified,
by previous pursuits, to discharge the duties of
the office.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

a Fd'ture.-The beautiful boquet sent out
in the Great Western as present TO the Queen
by Grant Thorbum, was presented to the lady
of director Of the Steam Ship Compaey. As
might have been expected, the flowers willie d in
less than week after they were plucked.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

The DEPosITE BANKs.-All the balances
due to the Treasury Department by the De-
posite Banks, are said to have been paid, ex-
cept those owing by the Alabama and Kentucky
Banks, which are supposed to be safe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

TIE SIRIUS, steam packet, is, according to
an arrangement made by the agents, to be de-
layed, and will not sail from New-York until
Saturday the 3Oth nst
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

UFWednesday next being the anniversary
OF our National Independence. we shall issue
our paper on Tuesday morning. Advertisers
will please to take notice.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

u ORDINATION. Mr.. VIM. II. Fish,
formerly OF this town, will be ordained over the
Restorationist Society at Millville, Mass, to-
morrow afternoon. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Hud-
son Of Westminster, Mass.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

Mr.. S. b. NOBLE has accepted an invitation
from the Committee of arrangements in this
Town, to deliver an Grafton on the 4th of July.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

Loss OF THE STEAMBOAT PULASKI.
We feel sick at heart while inditing the para
graph to record the loss of life occasioned by the
bursting of boiler Of this boat while on her pas
sage from Savannah via. Charleston to Baltimore.
full particulars of which will be found in our col
umns. They are too distressing for comment and
although comparative CLEAN of Joy was shed O.
yer the case by the news received last evening of
the escape of 43 more of the persons on board,
(making SO IN all) yet the almost certain loss of
over 100 others, including nearly all the ladies'
that were on board, renders this the most distress
ing Of all the dreadful accidents which have so fire.
quently of late caused deSolation throughout the
land
OF the passengers on board the Paluski nearly
one half were on their way to this town to spend
the summer months-more than so, we are inform
ed, had engaged lodgings for the season. Many
ofthem have been our frequent visitors, and were
highly esteemed by our citizens most OF these are
among the lost but few Of their names being in the
published list of survivors Dreadful, dreadful in
deed, is this dispensation, and deeply do we SYM
pathise with the friends CT the unfortunate suffer-
erS.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

CoSeREss.-We are compelled, for want Of
room, to leave out our detail Of Congressionl
proceedings during the past week, which is in
type, and to sum ii up in few words.
Nothing Of much interest was done in the
Senate. The Sub-Treasury bill was taken up
in the House on Tuesday several amendments
have been offered, and several speeches made,
for and against the measure, but no question
had been taken upon it, up to the adjournment
on Saturday evening.
Adjournment. The House passed resolution
on Saturday, fixing on the 9th Of July as the
day Of adjournment.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-27

O. The steamboat this morning brought no
news of importance. Nothing further about
the Paluski.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-11-16
From ne ,Sobthera Cifiscn.
A story OF Blood.

|. ! ESD a dream. whiea "a, 20, al dream"
u, friend and ! were sitting ono eve.
0 the porch Of Mr. -s iuu, m the
e Of -, discussing the sUtJs,.t q
aus-l advocating my lasorte theory
gecal warnings BY means Of visions ;
q, friend sIoutly opposing ,oc. ! sup.
- my position with all the mc,1pht -.
| fguncnis | Was master Of, besides a
array OF E.cts from sacred and pro
history, nelgbborhood legends, d..
.neud. principal weapons we're rldl.
/ and sarcasm, which no welded with
aienblc dcx,erity.
there was genleel looking, elderly
man leaning back IN ms cnalr, with
Is hmllarly lald over the porch rail,
Ii'ienIns 10 our controversy. We had
f,alngcd the usual clvlltlics 10 the
s.ag, and nos referred to hlm the sub.
l.der discussion, for has Opinions. We
1oIiccd nothing remarkable about the
/ aieuan al he began to talk and then
CERTAIN fascination OF manuer made Us
>ene him more particularly. He was
's'fd IN bali worn blue frock coat his
sas White and Of stlkcn texture h,.
slender and slightly bent with age,
lace vas thin, but had a bale color,
sls garnlshed with ns benevolent and
~ looking eyes as ever we're Ia up on
Rn sides Of mans nose. While con
7g. a most bes,tehIng smile played
95j hiss rather iclniuns hps--but could
/ 1y decide whether hs smile parook
:. q the kccnIy satIrcal, or the purely
aumored.
Sas once, gentlemen, said he a seolIe'
DEANS, tlll that fell ous by means Of 8
7n shlch | can never forget while
an my senses. Il turned ny eye urol
neud s.lh glance ni e,ultniion at the
'abe auvthary | was likely to gam I,
Pslllon.) | cannot presume TO srttl,
question by reasoning, continued he
|'ah the Proioundest philosophers have
el 10 do. can do no more than rclat,
nam facts affecting my own family
eh, however convincing they may be Il
would probably have li,lle weight Will
'oSers. But, as YOU appear to b. lngo
1S young men, will ct YOU into plec,
PERSONAL history, IN order to elucidal'
bloody scene which succeeded my me
fotable dream.
no old gentleman turned towards II
an half dubious smile on his face; bn
0ad aroused our curiosity, and we beg
HIM TO 20 on.
Ns grateful 10 a timid man, he rcsum