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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02
Jamaica Ntgroos.-The n. q. Bullet

Jamaica Neeroes.-The n. o. Bulletin
quotes information from Jamaica papers. that
the negroes are constantly purchasing arms and
use then against the white population. To
this course. It Is further stated. that the former
are melted BY emmissaries from Hayti.-The
cultivation Of the staple products OF the island
is declared TO be neglected. and much more OF
a similar nature is charged to the account Of
emancipation. The National Gazette doubts
N. seesrscy Of IN. infornsho,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

ANorHrR FIRr ~ NV YoRs-on Sun
lay afternoon 6ie broke out IN tn. l,re, fonr
cory brick store. No. Ill front..t., occupied
~ Messrs. Baker Il Hamm0Rd. and Mr. James
Demarest. The building VAS total, destroy.
ed together With its contents. which consisted
of Tobacco. Molss.es, Soap. Sugars. &c. but
.hieh .e are happ, to learn were fully covered
by insurance. Messrs. Baker & Hammond
iJshn Baker, aud George Hammoud) arc both
usires Of this STATE; Mr.. Baker formerly resi-.
ded in this ,o.n, and NJ Hsmmond IN wicI.
ford
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1889.

TBE NEYT SPEtKEN.-The New Yorker
Tone ofthe lairest whig papers that is pubshcdl
expresses the opinion that the administration
party will support the Hon. FRANcls w. PICK
EMS, of South Carolina for Speaker of the
House; and adds, " that, if a candidate of this
stamp be run, he will stand a fair chance OF
being elected" The same paper also SAYS -
" Hon. JoHN BELL will almost certainly be
supported by the Opposition. as he ought
having had experience in the Chair, and done
good service in every capacity--and he will
prove hard man 10 beat But we understand
that the returned Wing Members from New
Jersey whose seats are disputed will decline vo-
ting for Speaker. though their legal right is
undoubted-and this will nearly equaIlze the
two parties in the House. Then three or four
votes for Mr. Pickens out ofthc State Rights
Delegation from Georgia would elect him
and we think, if Mr., +. is the candidate, he
will get them"
Our readers must bear in mind that the cleo
ton for State officers in New jersey is to take
place next week and therefore that some al
lowance must be made in the credit given to
the understanding" expressed above that the
returned Wing Members from New Jersey
will dccliuc voting for speaker" 1t looks to
us very much like an eIccIioncerIng trick.
The present election in New Jersey is con
sidercd of much importance, as It's result will
probably have some influence on the decision
TO be made by the House Of Representatives on
the disputed claims of the traudulently return
ed members from that State to their seats in
/ Congress.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02
VALUABLE INvENrrox.-Animp improved Cam.

VALUABLE lNvENTIoN.--An improved Cam
boose, or cooking stove for vessels has been
invented at Baltimore, which is highly prais-
ed. The Baltimore Post says, " 1t is so con
siructed as to be adapted 10 the purposes of
cooking and to the distlation of fresh from salt
water at the same time, and is said bv those
who have seen it in use. to answer admirably
both these objects. The invention of cheap
and expeditions method of extracting fresh
water from salt, has long been desideratun to
mariners which is now most happily supplied
and we doubt not the article will be brought in
to general use.
A vessel having one of these cambooses, can
dispense with the great number Of water casks.
they are obliged TO carry, and thus have more
room for freight. We tasted the water, and
found tpertectly fresh; and sea -faring men pro
nounced it infinitely better than can be obtain
ed at sea, after one or two weeks"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Another Fire at Piiiadeiphid.-On Sat.
urday morning the Belefeld Print Works
were destroyed BY fire. The building occu-
pied an area OF upwards OF two hundred and
fifty feet front. The main building which was
of stone, three stories high, together with the
extensive drying sheds on the north side were
entirely consumed, with all the printing appar.
atus ealenders and other machinery; also a
large quantity of printing cloths in the various
stages of manufacture.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

MuspER.-A shocking murder was rerpe-
trated in New York, on the night Of Wcdnes.
day last, by man named Thaddeus William
Morgan. who inflicted no less than eleven
staps with Spanish dirk knife. on the body
OF his wife, the last of which was given with
such force as to break the blade leaving about
four inches in her body. Morgan has been ar
re'ied aud committed to prison. The papers
state that be is from Rhode Island.
Pror. Herald.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

The SICKNESS At THE SoUTH.-The Match
ez Free Trader of the l7th instant says, that
five deaths occurred the day prrvions. which
were said TO have been marked bv all the SWIM.
toms Of the malignant fever prevailing in Other
cities at the South. The mortality was con-
fined to the people residing beow the hill, or
to those who were in frequent intercourse
with that portion Of the inhabitants.
At Mobile on the Goth, no abatement had
taken place in the ravsges Of the Epidemic
Thursday, the 10Th, had been appointed by the
Mayor and observed by the citizens as day OF
general fasting. humiliation and prayer Near
ly all the stores and dwellings of the city were
closed the number OF deaths which took place
during the week ending on the 10Th have been
ninety. The Journal OF the 2Otb says
Among the deaths are some Of our most
popular and estimable citizens, and we may add,
that OF those who still survive, very many have
had attacks, more or less severe, OF the com.
mon enemy-w hlch is uuequlvocal yellow fever.
The propor,ion OF deaths TO cases, Is much less
than would be supposed from the great mortal.
ity: but the number of the sick is very large,
and where skilful medical treatment. and good
nursing can be had. the disease Is commonly
srresred-ihough the return Of strength i. px.
ceediug slow. Several physicians from other
places have, with highly creditable spirit and
philanthropy. come among us. to aid us with
their professional skill. but the number of sick
IS still greatly too much for all the medical
furce in town-And among the poorer classes.
the deficiency isvey great. Skill and human.
iiy and private charity do all that the physical
powers OF our citizens will allow: but that falls.
We fear, very ilr short OF contributing TO the
positive ueoessIties OF the suffering poor"
Of the health OF New Orleans, the Bulletin
OF the Goth says -
With respect to the heshh of New Orleans.
we can saw nothing To- encourage strangers to
VISIT us. There Is dimlnuiiou IN the number
nj day intermenis. hut the abatement NAV be
ouly apparent. arising more from the want OF
subjects than from a cessation Of the disease
New cases are ever, dss occurring. and the ar.
rival Of unacclinated persons ~ill be sure TO
swell the bills OF inousity.
A refreshing shOs,r Oh the 10Th. IL us. sup
posed would improve the health Of The tif,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Norto0's HoFc, or The Memoirs Of a Prorin-
c'di, is the title of a New American Novel.
which was first published in England and late
" IN New York. 1t is highly pra sed in som.
of the leading British periodicals, aud also in
the New York papers, The hero of the story
is native Of New England, who is educated
at German University and afterwards takes
part in the war Of the American revolution.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Souh Caroiina.-S. II. Butler and II. ].
Caughman, candidates for Congress in Rich
land district, vacant by the resignation OF Mr..
Elmore, have both declared themselves in ia
'or of the Sub-Treasury scheme, opposed to
a National Bank and the Tarlff.-and IN favor
Of an ad vaIorem duty on all articles OF import.
without distinction.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

THE FIRE IN NEw York last weel DESTROY
property to The estimated amount of S25O.OOO |.
Besides the National Theatre, three Churches
aud several dwelling houses we're consumed,
and others injured. The scene Of ersolstion
is described as helnS greater than any that has
ever occurred in that city, excepting the sweep
ing conhagration OF December, 1885.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

TIE dmiStdd PriSoncrS.-Ju,iice Thompson
has pronounced the opinion of the L. :. Dis
trict Court. DENYING the writ Of habcus corpu,
sued for on behalf of those of the African p,is
oners who are not implicated in the charge OF
Piracy. He AYERS that the whole matteris now
in the proper conrse of litigation. and that the
unofendng blacks must be held to appear a,
Witnesses against those charged with Piracy
All the other questions of Right OF Property
Liberty. &c. remain TO be acted On at the ncNl
session OF the District Court at Hartford on the
third Tuesday in November.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

REsFITE.-The President has granted a
respite until the first day of January next, to
Thomas Clarke, black. who was to be hung
on the 10Th October for the murder Of John
Gray. on board the brig Rhoderic Dhu, Of
Providence
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Long PasSdges.-On Friday week the ships
Rhode Island and Cornth, from Liverpool, ar
rived at Richmond, Va, the former after pas
sage of76 days, and the latter 81 days They
had encountered severely adverse weather. and
great fear had prevailed a, Richmond that both
were lost.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Destructive Fire al Pbiiadeiphia.-A very
destructive fire occurred at Southwick. Phila
dephia, on Tuesday night. which totally con
sumed a calico printing establishment known A.
the MolhauSen Factory, building $50 feet by
l4O' One hundred hands were thrown ont of
employment. Loss $50 600, insurance about
500, 900.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

young EmcI tor. Il, Il uustantinople let
Ter states, has recently carried Off one Of the
most beautiful of III. slaves in the harem Of
the SuIana Esme. The female fugitive took
with her Jewels belonging TO her mistress.
worth million Of francs. They have not been
traced, but fiound will undoubtedly he put TO
DEATH
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Camp Washington, at Trenton. will be
broken up tins week, and the troops there as
sembed will proceed to the posts they are to
occupy during the coming winter.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Great Yied-N II. Cross. Esq. Of Nor,h
Brldgewser. planted last spring. one of tue Ro-
han potatoes. cut into "a pieces two Of which
were placed in each hill-the whole potato
weighing one pound. He has recently dug
them and the result is As follows from this
one poratoe. he has raised, l40 lbs. Three of
the best hills produced half bushe weighing
q lbs. They were all remarkably large pofa
toes-severa Of them weighing IA pounds
each. Beat this ~h0 can
We copy the above from The Dedham Paui-
ot Of Saturday last. and know not whether we
can tell a story that will beat it or not. bur We
have been furnished with the following item.
setting forth what has been doue by one Of our
farmers on The Island.
O. Tioo Handred and .Sirty -Four Pounds
of Rohan Potatoes was raised from three and a
half pounds planted by Pelel c. Anthony, OF
Mddlerown, r. l. the seed was bought Of J.
Breek & Co. Boston.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02
To the Editor of the Evening Post.

Nv dear sir The following brief Extract
on the case Of the prisoners Of the Amisiad,
from a discourse which delivered on last Sun
day morning, have been requested TO send for
insertion to some OF the public prints. | con-
tess that am induced 10 do it. not more by the
request. than bv the comment which | have
frequently heard since Sunday, on the boldness
of the passage. Boldness, sir Has it then
come 10 this-that. from the unhappy coniro-
versy which has arisen among us, concerning
Slavery, we are TO be prevented from express
sing the sentiments of common humanity! II
IL be so, then think II is time that those Who
are not Abolrionists. as am not IN the tech
nical sense of that word. should let /, he known
that neither are they caous to the claims OF
eternal Justice. ORVlLLE DEWEY.
What if We were doomed TO take the place
Of those unfortunate men, Who are nov I'm
INJURED in the prisons OF nefehboring city
YES. and immured there for the very act which
has rendered our foreisrhers instrious-for
drawing the S,cord for freedom We build the
sepuIchres OF our fathers. aud incarceraie those
Who have initiated them, And Know not but
the abused freedom of our discussions, on
kindred topic-abused alike ia the maintenance
aud in the resistance uf them-hss lss>eurd tho
sensibiiy which a just and generous people
ought to feel. TO the affecting case that Is pre-
senied to us.
Let me then turn from, the particular subject
Of NV discourse TO speak Of II for soment'-
\ company Of persons are torn from 'neH
homes and sold 10 the siesler that ever
prous about the coast Of UNHAPPY AirIca. A
las that that infamous traffic should sun Pre-
vail. nay. and with increased extent and atroc-
ity. These unhappy persons are thrust INTO
m. hold OF a sls,r ship-treaied With a cruelty
never inflicted on beasts-suiier All the Ipdes'
cnbabIe horrors OF the middle Pas'aee,-and q,
Length. arc landed upon an unknovn shore. far
from their country. their children and Their
homes. Their rerurchsse in Hsvsna. their
change of matter. ,heir oonveyspos Or so7r3
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

We copy from the New YORK. Evening Post
of Wedne>day last the following communica-
ton made By the Rev. ORvILLE DEwEY. ex-
pressing his sentiments in regard to the captur-
ed Africans. We hardly need to add that they
are such as do him honor; and We think will
meet with hearty concurrence from vast ma
iority of New England free.nen.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

ELECTIONS AT HAsD-Ncrt UCck.-On
Monday next elections will be held in Mary
land aud Georgia. aud on Tuesday. in New
Jersey Pennsylvania, aud Ohio. In New Jcr-
sey the election holds through TUESDAY, and
"Wednesday. South Carolina vote. on Mon.
day week. Oct. lith. In all th.s. States. "a.
cept Maryland, where : Consressm-n ar. to b.
chosen, the elections ar. only for State Officers
and for Governor, by the people, in G.or-
gia only.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

An lNPosTER.-1he French nohlemap.
Count Adolphe de Ponceet, who married
respectable young lady Of Philadelphia few
months ago, turns ont to be poor locksmith
who had lorsaken his wife aud children in
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

q The sesmbost Albany lately made the
passage from New York to Albany IN seren
hour' and Jorty-ni-, mirate,, running time
tho quietes, passage ever known.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

0PTH. RIcrsosD oil not r.eommence
her trip. 10 Ne~ Iort until Monday next
mors time be,ng required to repair her than
vas sxpeeted.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

O." When the Richmond stopped running
70 clean up and repair, the dollar boat was stop
ped also. Travellers 10 New York have now
to pay ME ovners NJ me dollar boat POUR dollars
for passsge-unless they buy Stockholders
tickets for $3.50. Ifrhe Richmond WAS out Of
the way The fare would he SIS at least, and very
Som would be raised to So or $40. Remem-
Der this travellers. and sustain the Richmond
at fair price: You save 50 or 50 by paroni-
sing her and keeping her on the route.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Ertraordinary abduction in Ma.achusstts
The National Egis, published at Worcester
Mass, contains d long account Of the abduction
from that place Of Sidney O. Francis, colored
boy, about eight years OF age, son of john Fos-
ter Francis, resident Of Worcester. lie was
frauduienrly seduced away from his parents,
and there Is reason to believe, has been sold
into slavery in Virginia. The agents in this
Shearcr and john DIckenson. Of Palmer, who
on the l2th instant obtained permission Of the
parents OF the lad, for him to live with them,
to do light work. A letter has been received at
Va, stating the arrival Of Shearer at that city,
with the boy, and the sale of the latter IN
Ter such suspicious circumstances that Shear
tr was arrested on suspicion of having stolen
ken tor the recovery of the lad. The 4Egis
says: two persons have proceeded to Freder-
cksburg to Idcntliy and reclaim the boy, if he
hall have been recovered, and TO furnish such
evidence as may be necessary for the detention
of the person arrested, that he may be brought
before the proper tribunals. Shculd the fact
OF the abduction of tree colored person for
the purpose Of selling him into slavery be sub
stAnriatcd, 1t is probable, application will be
made to The executive of that Commonwealth
to demand the surrender OF an inhabtan, of
Massachusetts, to the jurisdiction of our own
laws, to answer to the charge Of committing a
hIgh-hauded outrage upon human rights"
WHAT WRAPPER !-Boston is pretty well
known already as the city of Notions, but friend
Roberts Of the Daily Times has sent us one of
his manufacture IN that metropolis, which will
increase its celebrity in that res
pect TO p-r-o-d-i-g- -g-l-o-u-s extent. The new
- BosroN NoTIoN" to which we refer comes
IN the shape of a newspaper. of such mann
moth size that the unfolding thereof is work
pf time and requireth patience, and he who
would read ought to have a weeks vacation
rom all other labor.
Forty columns, each of 4 width but little
less than our own, and 81 inches (nearly yard
IN length, and filled with fine type make up the
last specimen We have seen Of a Boston Notion.
and W. must acknowledge it goes little ahead
of any thing We ever did see in that line
Friend Roberts is pretty cute fellow, and is
just about the right kind of chap to make his
notions saleable. aud as he asks but H,rec dollars
for irry-rwo on um We guess as how he'll pock-
ct some change.
But We tell you how it is, friend Roberts
we can't afford to spend time to read YOUR no
HoHS all at once, SO If you'll send us daly
dose At a time vel thank We kindly, and paw
We as hHic "to boot" as the consideration of
having our valuable sheet" in exchange will
consc'enclonsly allow ye TO accept BE gener-
Gus now, and let the Times smile upou rs 60
freely that we may give them praise, and not
continue the old song OF "hdri TINES" 81 bad
Times" for aye.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

Caravan won the gold cup at Ascot.
There are to be eight Catholic Bishops a.po;n.aa
at Rome for England. ~rro'n'eo
Lord Brougham, in the House of Lords, has d.
cared Col. Prince, Of U. G. guilty of murder.
young grl named Nightingale, followed her
lever to America was discarded by him returned to
Peterborough, England, and poisoned herself
southey, the poet, has married Miss Bowles
Smyrna. -
HArMARKEr THEATRE-Fasio was renrasantsd
ast night Ter the sole purpose of introducing Miss
MayWooo upon the London stage, whom we take IN
be girl OF talent and whose talents shone ont most
when she was left to herself-we mean in the sol;Io
ques' ana IN those scenes where Blanca is the prin-
eipal speaker. Miss Maywood has a clever fa.a
rather expressive than beautiful and slight agree
able gare but too small for the walk she has taken
ana intends 70 pursue Every now and then she re-
minded us OF Fanny kemble; bat she must be too
young to have seen and studied from thai or;g;n.I
Her voice wants power for a large house: but che i;
well heard IN the HaSmarket, where performers are
no. required 10 STRAIN their lungs, nor auditors to
stretch their ears Ii is distinct and not unmusica
Perhaps her best concerted scene was thai where
she visits Aldabella and endeayors to persuade har
to intercede for the life of Fazio. The trial was
beyond her powers, but several good parts
might be pointed out, especially where she address
ed the messenger who was despatched for her hus-
band and directed him to seek for Fazio at the pa
Now have widowed her as she has widowed me .
merited the applause with which it was received
On the whole, she made favorable impression and
was loudly called for after the fall Of the curtan-a
cal winch, we dare say, she was not reluctant, but
al the same time, not too forward to obey.
The "BKITIsH QUEEN SrEAMER-This splen-
did aud powerful vessel was built as our readers
are aware by Messrs. Curling and Young London.
for the British and American Steam Navigation Com.
Pany, She was launched at Limehouse, at the close
OF May, 1888 and arrived at Pert Glasgow about the
th OF July IN that year to get her engines made by
Mr. Robert Napier engineer, Glasgow. Her engi-
neerng and other fittings are in very forward state
board with the exception of the main shaft, which
was expected down from Glasgow on Thursday We
gave number Of the dimensions of this vessel when
she was launched; but it may not be uninte resting
to repeat few of them, along with some other de.
tails s. -
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

CoRossR's Orrrcs, July Am inquest was held
on board the schooner Mary lying al the foot Of
Montgomery street. on the body of William Hud-
bright, native Of Vermont. Ii appeared that the
deceased was a raw hand, and ON Monday last was
sent on board Of the vessel 10 get tar bwcke when
~ DEFENDING the side he fell into the water and was
drowned. Verdict accidental death
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

0J- The visit Of the Hon John Forsyth in Maine.
to talk about the clogs" has created bit Of the old
feeling with the " Maniacs," as they arc cayI.a
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

baIe WyoMfSe-Captain Christopher command.
ca this vessel hcneeto Havana, and not Captain Car
penter, as we stated on Monday. The latter called
on US yesterday and requested this correction
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

GREAT sHoor'So.-The Pennsylvania papers are
cracking up man who shot - woodcocks around
York Springs. A mere "circumstancep' MIR. Van
Buren, intends TO shoot 5000 woodcocks at Saratoga
Springs.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

o. We are requested TO state that the price Of
admission to the Internal Regions will be reduced "a,
morrow, the 18th, to % cents.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-03

o. The African slave trade may now be consider.
ed at an end.