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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25

ANOTHER SSow SroRa.-After many pre-.
lnonltory symptoms another snow storm com.
menccd here about o'clock on Sunday even.
ing last. and continued with some inermissions
until Monday morning. During this time the
snow fell to an average depth OF at least twelve
inches.-being the heaviest snow storm we
have had for many years. II commenced with
the wind about east. but it gradually hauled to
the northward and blew heavy gale throwing
the snow into deep drifts. When the road,
are beaten down We shall probably have pretty
good sleighing on the island for a time. The
storm has not fairly cleared off now, and some
felix's say there is more Of il aoft. II this storm
extended over the same ground as the other,
and was as heavy in proportion in the interior,
they will have to dig our some. we reckon.
before they get-the Presidents Message.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25
RonEnTs.s WORLD or ROMANCE.

Mr. George Roberts, the enterpnalns publisher
Of the Boston Times, aud Boston Notion, has com
menced another week., publication. with the above
title. which is we think calculated TO be very popu-
lar Ill. design is TO frrnish the earliest repnn, in
this country of the bes, English Romsuets; aud to
show how well he has began !, Is sufficient to state
,hatbe has published awork which highly pr,ised,
entitled The Youth of Shakespeare" which has
no, yet been republished in any other form, aud
,h,, he has a ~ given hs readers James New Nov
el Henry Of Gusr." which Is said to be his best
work. Our reader, are referred to Mr. Roberts
Prospectus in our advertising columns fOr further
particulars. We VIII only add ila the pnni and
paper arc both sood. and the price 'rry ot-aP.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25

THE VicE PRIsipENT.-Col X. NJ. John
son. the Vice Pre,iden, Of the United States,
was at New Orleans on the 22d ult. in fine
health aud spirits. lie left on the cath for
Washington.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25
THE, MESSAGE.

We are yet without tue Message. The
House remains unorganzed, pnbhe business
stands STILL and the great interests of the coun-
try suffer from the want of legislative action.--
So it has been, is, and ever will be, while tedcr-
al opposition is strong. or willy, enough to check
the wholesome action of democracy.
! The present embarrassing state OF pubhc al
fairs LA, been produced by the continued ei-
forts of the wings to effect the admission OF men
to seats in the House. whose claims rest wholly
on the cdici Of the Governor Of New jersey
In one scale is placed the certificate fthe Gov
srnor Of that state backed BY usage aud prece
dent--in me other, proof irresistible that the
adverse claimants received n majority of the
votes OF the people Of New Jersey. With these
facts before it. the House has decided against
tho claims of those bearing the broad seal Of
the state the Speaker has confirmed the de-
cision of the House, aud members whs sustain
ed the CLAIMS of the wings from New Jersey to
their seats, have since declared, that, as the
question has been fairly decided against them.
ifit is again renewed they shall be found op-
posed to any alteration Of the expressed will Of
the House upon ii.
Still the iactious spirit of the leading wings
is labornc for the admission OF the rejected
claimants. No artfce is lett unlred toaccom-
plish this, to them, important result. Directly
or indirectly, they are resolved to effect, II pos
sible, this great end Of party. For this, they
endcsvor to persuade the House that usage and
precedent ate always to he held of binding force.
and that the great seal OF Il state, no matter how
irauduently affixed. 10 to be regarded with rev.
erence, as something too sacred to be quest'on-
cd. But the days are gone, when usage aud
precedent were all powerful to establish wrong.
A, well might the wings attempt to revive and
enforce the exploded doctrine ofthe divine right
of kings. a. to hope to hide from the public
eve, with the broad seal rf state, the perpetra-
ton of fraud and usurpaiion. The progress OF
knowledge aud truth, the just and general sp-
precialion of their rights By the people, have
tau Cht them to disregard all forms and ceren'o-
pies, iuterposed to defeat or control a fair End
constitutional expression of the populorwil.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25

~ A Merry CuRIsTMAs to all our patrons
and kind friends; may you have good cheer TO
enjoy, aud enjoy your good cheer.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25

They arc erecting Car House =, the DEPOT
of the Rochester and Auburn Rail Road, one
hundred feet vide and three hundred fee, long.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25

RrpR,EvE.- Thomas Clarke, who was TO
have been executed on the first OF January. for
the murder of John Gray, on board the schr.
Rhoderic Dhu. on the coast OF Africa, and who
was sentenced to be hung. a, the June term OF
he L. s. Circuit Court, at Newport, has been
reprieved by the President Of the I. States, un-
Ill the first day Of June next
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25
STUPENDOUS FRAUD.

A fraudulent proceeding 10 the amount of a
million of dollars or more has Just come to
light at Philadelphia. The following annun-
citation of i, was made in the Philadelphia
North American Of the l7th inst.
Great excitement prevailed in the city YES.
teiday. caused by the aston ndinc discovery that
false certificates of the stock Of the Bank of
Kentucky TO the amount of ten thousand shares,
or upwards OF one million Of dollars. have been
issued BY the Cashier OF the Schuylkill Bank
which was the agency of the Bank OF Kentucky
in this city. The affair is OF long standing. bu,
has only now come to light. The Cashier
states that the fraud was perpetrated to sustain
the Schnylkill Bank. and that all the proceeds
arising from it had been applied to The use of
that bank; the directors affirm entire Ignorance
Of the matter. The whole is involved in mys.
tery and we refrain from any comments. This
transaction inlie,s a severe blow upou the char
acttr OF our city, already too much ,arnished
by bold and daring Frauds
The Philadelphia Inquirer Of the sam. date
confirms the above account. and adds
The disclosure was frs, made 10 NewYork.
and communicated by letter TO this city. The
whole amount. as is affirmed by Mr.. II. J. Le-
Wis. 0he officer alluded ro,) was appropriated to
the use Of the Bank. and with the object Of en-
abling the iustiuiion to resume specie pay.
Inents. II is believed that the bill holders and
depositors will be fully paid. but the stcckhold-
ers are likely. in all probsbiliy.fo TO suffer. The
whole circulation Of the Schuylkl Bank at
this time does not exceed sl20,o00, while the
deposItes are stated at Si0s.O00.
Several Of the other Banks have gone for
ward ard offered TO pay the bill holders and de.
posi'ors on receiving the amount in good dis
countrd paper. We learn that the other Banks
of Philadelphia viii not sutherland the belief
IS nearly general ihs, rot dollar Obtained
by Mr.. Lesis for the Kentucky certificates sa'
appropriated to his own USE"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25

RuS AWAY Win. But soT MsSRItp.-ie
Knoxville Times states that fellow from Ns~
Orleans nun away with The dau ehier OF "e'uny
planter in Bloun' county. with intent 20 ny
her, but vas closely pursued and n'snshsn oy
the girls brother. and sno'hsr young n,,n
The frIlow's nam. j, Cant or Grant. and he IS
= rerson Of fine appearance .nt prspos..ssIne
m,nners. The yo,ot lady did not 'ee' o'los. -
ed 10 r,linqnish the match. nn'i' ne' lou,
propos.d 10 r,turn, and IL hsf intended husband
souil diSrrors eer.in charges o'heirss o'ss'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-25
ArutIier ON2r.

We will receive 81, rs for years subscrip-
tion in advance, from every new subscriber who
will come forward before the first OF January.
. This is fEe lust time Of Gshing.'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
BALTIMORE MARKET.
From the Ransmore rasrso, Or o.,..., -

CATHERINE market has been very weD !.
Piled with beef Cattle this week, and priees =.
about the same as last week, viz from S6N !" !
SO per cwt
Hoes Live Hogs are selling at SO.
BAcoN.-We quote Baltimore cured Han, :.
l34 cts; Wester IN Hams at 10 cts; do. MildT,..
al : TO 50 cts and Shoulders at Z 10 "a cts.
FLOUR .-HowaT Street Four.--At the close Il
last week the current Store rate for good brands
was 1925, and the Wagon price SIS, l2i. Early
IN the present week an advance took place. ana
sales were made from Stores on Monday and Tues.
day at Sc. Since then a further advance hast,.
ken place, and sales from Stores 10. day AT S6q5
The Wagon price is now Sc. Citu Mills Flour.
Early in the week sales were made at s6. bat
since then the small stock remaining in markethu
been taken at 1925.
WHEAT.--Early in the week sales Of good /,
very prime reds were made at 81 90 and Sl,s5.
owing to the shortness Of the supplies, and the con,
tinuancc OF the demand, q small advance has taker
place, and good reds are now selling at S ,25, and
strictly prime reds are worth 2 or 3 cts. more
Good white Wheats, not suitable for family acrr.
are worth about the same as the best reds. A pu.
eel Of white family flour Wheat was sold yes,erdu
at 1872.
CoRN.--Sales Of white carly in the week at 6
and 10 cts, and yellow at 10 cts. Sales Of white
now at ~ aud % cts, and yellow al 70 cts.
RvE.-Sales at Is els, aud to day at 73 cts.
OATs.-Sales at 80 cts.
WBisKEy.-Saies of hbds. made at 32i and q
cts, and bbls. at 81 and IS cts. w sgon price d
bbls. is 26 and 81 cts, exclusive of the Dbl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.


The Lady's Book and Farmers Register.
A press of matter upon our columns for some
time back, has debarrcd US the opportunity Of mott
cling the great claims which the two publications
standing at he head Of This article deserve, as we
conceive, at the hands Of a liberal and enlightened
community. New volumes 0 fboth these ma gaines
Will commence with The new year; and that our
readers may have an outline Of their contents and
terms, we shall transfer the prospectus of each to
the columns Of the Gazette.-(We give that of the
Lady's Book, this week.
As 20 the farmers Register to recommend i,
10 favorable notice, it is bat necessary to state that
the editorial department is under the direction of
EDWARD urFIE, Esq, a gentleman who stands
unrivalled in this country, as a conductor ofan agri-
cultural journal.
The enterprising publisher of the LADY's Book,
our female friends will be pleased to learn, has OBJ
tanned the services Of Mrs. l.. H.. SIGouREEY, OF
Hartford, Connecticut, to aid in its conduct. The
editorial corps now consists Of Mr.. Louis A, Cooley,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
BANK OF TIE VALLEY

From the CharIestown Free Press, we learn that
WILLIAM BRows, has resigned the Office Of CASH
Ter IN the Charlestown Branch and that Caro-
MooHr, Esq. has been appointed by the Board Of
Directors, TO fill the vacancy. NATHANIEL GRAIo-
HILL, Egg, was appointed Teller, in place Of Mr..
Moore. The Free Press says Mr.. Brown had
filed the office Of Cashier for upwards Of twenty
years. with advantage to the institution and salts
faction to the public; and the character and quail
fcations Of Messrs. Moore and Craighill afford a
sure guarantee that the affairs ofthe institution will
be conducted under their administration in a man
nor no less creditahle.'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.

Our readers will recollect that but a short time
ago a FIRE broke out in Philadelphia, which destroy
ed property to the amount of half a million Of dol
lars; and that a few days thereafter, another occur.
red In New York, destroying three Churches, one
Theatre, and several private dwellings, and that
almost before the smoke had ceased to arise from
the ruins, yet four others, and more dreadful ones
took place, consuming real and personal property
valued AT 81 900, 0OOi
Those cities have not been the only sufferers. by
the destroying element, as our exchanges abundant
~ show.-For extensive conaagrations have taken
plhce at Aiken, South Carolina Mobile, Alabama
New Orleans, Louisiana; and Natchez, Mississippi.
At Aiken, on the 9TH inst, fifty dwellings and
stores, situated in the centre of the town, we've de-
stroyed. Loss, estimated at 500, 600. Origin of
the hre-carelessness of a clerk in one OF the stores.
At Mobile, on the 9TH inst, a fire broke out,
which destroyed flee hundred buildings, and tur-
ned out Of house and home, probably two hundred
families! Origin of the fire-is attributed TO incen-
diaries: two persons have been arrested on suspi-
cion. The Advertiser of the 9th says -" Mobile
seems indeed a doomed city. Have we no. drunk
deep enough of the bitter cup of adversely and Of.
fictioni When and where will our calamities end7
Alas! Heaven only knows.'
And get Another ION the nigh. of the 9th, ano-
Their fire broke out, destroying the Mansion House,
Government Hotel, Planters and Merchants Bank,
the Market House, and several valuable brick bull
dings.
At Alton, Illinois, on the ID inst, twelve bull
dings were destroyed. 1t is supposed that this FIRE
wss also the work Of an incendiary.
At Natcnez, on the 9th ult., property was de-
stroyed to the value Of 500, 900. Origin of the
fre-same as above.
AtNew Orleans, on the 9th inst, a FIRE broke out,
destroying one side of square. Origin of the fire,
the work of an incendiary.
When we got thus far in our catalogue, we thought
we were at the end: But we must 60 on-yet other
fires have taken place in different parts of the Uni.
on. In the language of the New York Star, the
pen tires in recording so many acts Of incendia-
risms.
At Grand Gulf, Mississippi, on the 25th ult., four
or five stores were destroyed.
AT Norfolk, Virginia, on the 10Th inst, a fire &C.
CURED in the business part of the town, destroying
four well filled stores.
AT Newark, New Jersey, on the 18th inst, five
stores were destroyed. Loss-$2O, 900.
In Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Arkansas,
extensive fires have taken place; but we have given
an account lengthy enough.-For the honor of hu-
man nature, we hope never again to have it in our
power to record events, such as the above.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
DISTURBANCES ON HE RAIL ROAD.

80 va
Several disturbances and outrages have taken
place on the line of the Rail Road. since the COM
mencement Of its construction through this State,
which call for the severest censure, and most rigid
administration of the laws.
On Monday evening last, a German laborer, was
attacked at the Tunnel near Hedgesville, by a la
borer, named Timothy McCarty, and so severely
beaten as to put his life in great jeopardy, his jaw
and neck being shockingly lacerated, bya blow from
a shovel. On Tuesday a Constable was sent for to
arrest McCarty, but was plainly given to understand
by the fellow laborers, that his force was insufficient.
On Tuesday night a party ofarnled men, went in
aid Of the civil authority, bmt after a diligent exami.
nation of the lodgings of McCsrty, and of oil the
suspected shantees in the neighborhood, wero una.
bic to find him.
Two iaborers were taken upon a charge of resist.
ing the arrest, but the evidence being insufficient to
authorize their detention, they were discharged.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
HIGHLY IMPORTANTi'

Caution TO The Public, b. Dr.. W,n r..
No. 100, Chatham Street, New yora
DISEASES, general and speciar-a 60
~ bis'-BeUare 1 falling. DR.. WV q tita-
NO. 100 Chatham street, New York 800, Evans,
self OF 1.-THE present occasion 10 tender ~ - NM
ieigned acknowledgements 10 the numera - IN
bers o. society, who (sutfering nader all q a. iaen-
and aches that flesh is heir toy have ,rus, ] pans
selves to his care. He has The satisfact;oa NJ ahern.
ing, from many living evidences, tina, HE NOV
haze done their duties so far as lies MINI, ,flMeaits
pass Of human means. How DISTRESSING ID ~ - con
ted is Dyspepsia or indigestian I! poisonies i. me- Y
sources Of their enjoyment, and leadiuo - ~ ihe
stances, 10 he miseries Of conGrmed Hvnacsa nsuy u.
Long as i has been tbs subjects Of ENQUIRY hau n
cal authors, il remains in much obscur;,vv 4 wedl
plexy, diseases OF the Liver, Kidneys. snls.u apc.
mach, and intest'nes, Bladder, &c, Dysentars 30 y
arrhGa, "cum multis aliIs,n perform ;'ysUt
parts in drama Of morbid affections. d. ,apoF,at
been singularly successful in the treatmea, aasla
above diseases, by remedies drawn fro,o y ie
and the researches Of the most eminent m.d; " eva
in the world. He has also had vast exper;asalnea
success throughout the whole far;iv n = I'd
diseases, the impure tendencies Of wbich .s
spted BY and rooted into the constitution ,troa ssgfs-
base couspiracies OF mercurial murderers ss.A
pied, uncduca'ed, and unparalleled. II -, 1apflne.
that Of attempting to lead the crrdnlons aaass'e
8 road 10 ruin" DIR. Evans office. Nc 1oe = Tue
ham street, New York, is supplied with ~ I eeS'
cest remedies, from home and foreign MARI |. enol.
compounded by a masters hand on scien,;Gc 80 sua
pies. All those who come there IN ~ 4 painc.
need, will go away rejoicing. = q
DR.. William Evans Medicines are for :.
o.,o,..., 1000 Nm. DORSEY. Druggis.
dgtnt.
A Remarkable Cure Of 1cute Rheuno,;.u
an affection Of the Lungs-cured under H. vim
ment Of DR.. William Evans, 100 Chatham s usai'
New Ycrk.-Mf. Benjamin S. Jarvis "a Sr.se',
street, Newark, New Jersey, afflicted e. Ses'fe
years with severe pains in all his joints. wb;ch 'Our
always increased on the slightest motion. IN .a "eIe
preserved a steady whiteness; loss Of anns,;, .ossue
ziness IN his head, the bowels commonly ass'aiz'
tive, the urine high colored, and often nrofn. cos'
ting, unattended by relief The above ! sMea'
were also attended with considerable di&RssP.ons
breathing, with asense Of tightness across ~ n.y q
likewise a great want Of due energy in H. as. !
system. The above symptoms were ent;rs,as.eus
we'd, and a perfect cure effected by DR.. VIM ' rsaN
BENZ. S. JARVIS
City of Netc York, S.
Benjamin s. Jarvis beingduly sworn. doh H..
and say, that the facts stated in the above uspose
subscribed by him. are in all repccts true ,SSrSa"'e'
before me, this 25th Of November 1896 '"o'a
WILLIAM Saul.
Notary Public, SO Nassau Syrs,,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
THE WEST.


The West and its great inducements 10 emigra-
ton are often set forth glowingly before the people
nearer the seaboard. Our own sheet, we believe,
has contained manyextracied articles on The subject;
bu, never, that we remember, one which tended to
discourage the migratory propensities Of our citi-
zsns. It is certainly but just that both sides Of the
question should be heard, and with this view we
present the following extract from a letter written
by e gentleman now in the west to a friend IN this
county.
The ideas generally entertained of the western
lands, BY the good people East, are all fudge
There Is as much emigrating from here, la search Of
those regions of imaginary fertility, as there is from
the East to these paris. They come first to Ken
tucky--then TO Observation-Disclosures e.
naliy, Texas or Oregon-seeking, a lie: a nonentity:
that is,-bcteT lands than are TO be found in the
rich valleys Of Virginia, and land that will produce
without labor or attention. Descending to par,icu-
lars, the mammoth cave is another Of their works Of
Imagination. The cave which we have read Of, and
heard described, does not exist. In the place whore
It is said tobe located, there is a hole Of some extent;
but monotonous. stupid, and devoid of both beau.
ty and interest. The numerous mighty rivers which
intersecf il, have become o single little puddle OF
twenty feet wide and uncertain length. The length
of the main cavern from two to three miles. OF
spar, afew rough and unsightly specimens compose
the stock. The Indian remains are sundry bis Of
cane with the ends burnt, and pieces Of gourd, pla-
ccd, | have every reason to believe. by the guides,
to gull the simple or inspire the Imaginative. A.
TO the mummies which have been found there. or
said to have been found there, | doubt not bu, they
have been procured elsewhere from Indian mounds,
and credited 10 the cave to nssist in quilting u world
Of gulIs.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
The North American gives the following account
of the reception of the President in Philadelphia:

The North American gives the following account
of the reception of the President in Philadelphia:
The President arrived in this city on Tuesday
morning at half past ten in the railroad cars. He
was received at the depot by an immense body of eli
tizens, and a procession was soon formed, which
moved the designated route. and arrived at the
Merchants Hotel about half past four = M. A
large number OF citizens on horseback and in caIri-
ages preceded The barouche in which the President
rode, and the military companies followed. The
appearance OF the latter was highly creditahle to
the cry. In kensington and IN the Northern Lib
critics, splendid arches covered with dahlias were
raised over the street, and at many POINTS on the
route beautiful bouquets and wreaths we've thrown
into the Presidents carriage. The throng which
crowded around and followed the procession, or
lined the streets far in advance of it, is believed me-
yer to have been equalled on any festive occasion in
Philadelphia, If we except the visit Of Lafayette.
The day was mild, and a very great part of our pop
ulaiion either came out to enjoy the excitement of
the scene, or witness the parade from the windows.
The procession moved very slowly, and at several
places halted for some minutes. When this occur
red, loud and long cheering burst from the multi
tude, and numbers crowded around the barouche
which contained President, to take him by the
hand.
On arriving at the hotel the President stepped
out upon the balcony to signify his recognition Of
the applause Of the crowd which filed the street,
but ne only bowed to the people, and without offer
ing any remarks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

Another LEG TREAsURER.-The Collector Of
the Tolls at Philadelphia, one FRrrz, who was re.
warded with the office for the active Part he took in
the Harrisburg Mob last December, has failed 10
the amount of about 500, 00O.-Lancaster Eram.
and Herald.
AND YET ANOTHER The Huron IN. W Rehec-
tor states that an execution is in the hands of the
sheriff OF that county, against the late loco foco
treasurer for the sum Of 50, 878, money distracted
by the said treasurer from the county treasury; not
one dollar of which can be collected of him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

the cstablisher Of the Book, Mrs. Sarah J. Hale,
and Mrs. sigourney a formidable array Of talent;
and one tha, must undoubtedly produce an increase
to tie already great subscription list of the Lady's
Book-now numbering, as we understand, 25, 600
names.
subscribers TO either of tho above publications.