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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10
WHALE SHIPS.-JUDGE STORY'S
DECISION.
From the New Bedford Daily Register.

from The New Bedford Daily Register.
MR. EDIToR,-llaving of late observed in
various newspapers, articles relative to the re-
cent decision of Judge Story, and the proceed
ings Of the Collector of New York, charging
them with having acted upon an erroneous con-
struction of the laws, concerning vessels en-
ployed in the Whale Fishery; and still more
lately an attempt having been made TO cast cen
sure upon the officers of the Treasury Depart
ment, on account Of the Comptrollers Circular
! OF the 9th Of the present month, | have thought
that succnct account of the laws bearing up
on the subject, would tend to correct some Of
the prevalent msspprehensions, and calm the
public mind.
The first act. designating the documents un-
der which American vessels should sail, passed
Mfef the organization of the government, under
the Federal Constitution, was "An act for rec
istenng and clearing vessels, regulating the
coas,ing trade, and for other purposes" IL
was passed at the first session of the first Con-
sress, III August or September. 1859. but was
soon found to he imperfect, and uconye ME nc es
and ditnculties attended its operation. After
much correspondence between the Secretary OF
the Treasury (Mr. uamiltou) and several Col
lectors and intelligent merchants, two other acts
were prepared, the intention of which evidently
was to make a clear and broad distinction be.
tween those vessels employed in foreign trade
aud those employed in the codsting trade ana
fisheries.
On the 3lst December. 1892, 4" An act con.
ccrning the registering and recording OF ship.
or vessels" was passed, the first section Of which
provides, "That ships or vessels which shall
have been registered by virtue Of the act enti
tied IAN act for registering and clearing vessels
regulating the coasiing trade, and for other pur
poses aud those which after the last day o
March next, shall be registered pursuant TO th
act, aud no other, (except such as shall be dul,
7adlifed according 10 lac for carrying on M
cods,ing trade or fisheries, or one Of heu) shal
be denominatcd aud deemed ships or vessels o
the United States, entitled TO the benefits an,
privileges appeitainng TO such ships or vessels.
| IL seems, then. TO have been the intention o
4 Congress. to create a class Of vessels not regis
tered. that should be 80 duly qualified for carry
ing on the fisheries" What were these vessels
Let the first section OF the :" Act for enrolling
and licensing ships or vessels TO he employe i
the coasting trade and fisheries. and for re gula
ting the same" passed February 18th, 1898
answer the question. while ~c hear in mind tina
this act vas reported BY the same Committe
on Commerce. was under consideration al tn
{ same time, with the Registry Act Of Decembe
: 81, l79o, aud must be viewed as a Part OF ,h
same system which that vas intended to es,ab
, lIsh.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

New LINE OF STEAM VESSELS FROM Eng
LAND.-Thc Boston Centinel, in noticing the
arrival, by the Liverpool, of the Hon. Samuel
Cunard, of Halifax, says this is the gentleman
to whom the British Government has literally
offered f.5,OOO sterling, annually, for eight
years, to assist in his plan for the establishment
of direct line Of steam navigation between
Boston and Liverpool, via Halifax. He is at
liberty, by this arrangement, to run the boats
either TO Boston or New York, and although
great advantages have been rendered to him If
he would proceed TO New York, he has deter
mined to make Boston the port Of destination
in this country. His first boat will commence
running about the middle of April next, and
there will be no detention at Halifax. as no
fuel will be taken in there. Immediate steps
are to be taken at Eas, Boston to provide a
suitable landing place for these vessels, for
which purpose it is proposed to extend Long
Wharf from near East Boston Ferry, into tho
channel, in the direction Of the end Of Long
Wharf.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10
From the New Bedford Daily Register.

WHALE FIsHERr-LErrER FROM THE SIC
RkrARr OF rnE TREAsuRr.-Below we pub
iish letter from MIR. Woodbury., to the Com.
mittee appointed some weeks since, BY the cit
izens OF this town, TO memorialize the Presi.
dent upon the late decision OF Judge Story
In perusins the letter, one cannot fail to dis.
cover to use the language of the Evening Post
tue anxious desire OF the officers Of the Treas
nry TO observe the law as expounded BY the Ju
dietary, and at the same time to give ali the re
lie 10 tnelr power to those who may be injuri
onsly affected by the position referred to.
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remission of those foneitures and penalties, and
should It include among them specifically the
foreign duties paid on both the vessel and cargo.
| entertain but little doubt but they all can be
released. The only equitable condition, which
now occurs TO me as suitable to be attached to
the remission, is. that a sum equal TO the Hos
pital money should be deducted, If that money
has not before been paid.
This would leave those interested in the
same state, as to pecunary payments to the
government, in which they would have stood,
had the decision by Judge Story not have been
made, nor the circulars enforcing it have is
sued.
At the same time il will sustain the construc-
lion ot the Acts of Congress given by the courts
OF law, and which, on careful examination Of
the records Of this department, appears in nu-
merous cases, and without exception, TO have
been countenanced by instruction given by
former Comprolen during many years imme-
diately subsequent TO the passage Of those scts.
The change IN practice afterwards appears to
have grown up in silence aud from conye n
ience.
For your further information as to the mode
Of procuring Immediately the full rcliei before
proposed, where parties do not prefer waiting
for the action OF Congress, or the decision oi
the President whether any thing more favorable
Can PioPciy w uoHo !" y"u' ''"s", "'"'"
observe that the application must be made To
the Secretary Of the Treasury in the manner
prescribed by the act OF the ID OF March. IL
81, and should request all the powers for re-
hitting forfeitures, penalties and duties to be
exercised which is conferred both by that act
and the 4th section Of the act OF the 2d OF
March, 1903.
With great respect,
/c:n Your obedent servant,
N"s| LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Messrs J. A. Parker, Jos. Grinnell, A. Adams,
C.. w. Morgan, f. w. Robson, James Ar
mold, Andrew Robeson-Committee at New
Redford
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10
From the Philadelphia National Gazette.
THE CHARTISTS.

The Chartlsts are new political party in
Great Britain, the powers and objects of which
ace but little understood beyond the kingdom.
We must not look to the Wing and Tory prints
for any fair representation on this subject. r.
ven in the foreign correspondence of several
leading American Journals, which we have read
there is very partial view taken OF the meas
ures and strength of this mass Of adversaries to
the present system. Ii is a matter in which all
our intelligent readers should be interested; il
IS already one Of solemn importance TO the
British government and is traught with conse-
quences OF the utmost moment to the people OF
the realm.
The name Of chartists is adopted by the par
~, as the advocates OF the new Charter or Bill
oi Rights, which il is their purpose to have
passed as a fundamental law. The charter we
have procured; and the preamble is in these
words:
Whereas, to insure, in as far as il is possi-
BILE by human forethought and wisdom, the
jast Government Of the people, il is necessary
10 subject those who have the power Of makinr
laws, to a wholesome and strict responsible,
to those whose duty it is to obey them whcii
made:
And whereas this responsibility is best en-.
forced through the instrumentality Of a bod,
which emanates directly from, aud is itself i'm
inea'ateiy subject TO, the whole people, and
winch completely represents their feelings and
interests:
And whereas, as the Commons House Of
Iah'aHeht now exercises, in the name and or
si'c supposed behalf Of the people the mower a,
making the laws, it ought. in order TO fulfil wi,h
wisdom and honesty, the great duties imposed
on It to be made the faithful and accurate reo.
resentation Of the peoples wishes, feelings an,
interests - BE it therefore enacted" &c.
The provisions Of the act are then reci,ed a,
length, the essence Of which is UNIVERSAL. sur.
TRACE. with certain conditions. The mode q
conducting elections, the duration Of Parli.
ment, &C., are also set forth in full. To fnr
ther the adoption Of their views, the char.is,,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1899.

The celebration Of the GLORIOUS FOURTH"
passed off in this town in happy manner, and
without any accidents of note to mar the pleas
ures Of the day. The procession was more re-
spectacle for its length and numbers than we
have seen for many years, and the Artillery Com
Pany which escorted it, mustered well, and ap-
peared in fine order and good discipline. The
Church was filled to crowding, and the perfor.
nance ofthe exercises gave much satisfaction
The oration by Mr.. WELLS, was well written
production, and very creditable to him as a
scholar, and was listened to with great attention
by large audience, whom it highly gra;iied
We had fine day for the occasion, and it APP
peared to be much enjoyed.
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(C'OPl.)
TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
June -. isSo-

Gsntlemen-As several days will probably
elapsc before the reply can be received from
the President on the subject Of your memorial,
hasten to suggest to your consideration one
circumstance connected with your relief. which
does not appear to be fully understood by those
you represent. The Circulars which have been
issued by the Comptroller in consequence Of
the late decision OF Judge Story as to vessels
employed in the Whale fisheries, and Of appli.
cations TO him by several Collectors for iustr,,c
tons on the subject. advert to the power pos
sessed by the Secretary Of the Treasury to re.
NIT iorieliurcs and penalties in all proper cases
But the Comptroller did not 60 into details on
the extent OF that power in any special case,
not being considered as properly belonging to
his Bureau.
am happy to inform you. however. tbs,
should an application come before me for the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

TREASURY NoTEs AND THE TREAsURr.-By
old Treasury notes outstanding have been redu-
ced to Sl,6O3,266.
On the lst of January last, according to the
Secretary's statement in his annual report, they
amounted to almost S8,OOO,OO including in
terest. 1t appears that the new emission this
year equals 50, ,276; and these notes OF
course, are not, by law. redeemable till anoth-
er year, except paid in for duties and lands
We presume they will not be earlier redcem-
ed, unless mutual and convenient arrange
ments can be made for the purpose. No more
can be issued by the present laws, after the
30h of June.
1t will thus be seen, that since the lst of Jan
uary last the Treasury Department has met
all the large current expenditures, and adjusted
the enormous sum of near seven millions OF
Treasury notes, almost half of which must have
been redeemed in money.
This has been done in only six months, and
during severe pressure in the money market
and yet it has been effected SO quietly that the
public have hardly been aware of the great OPP
Grafton going on; nor has payment in a single
instance, that we have heard of, been accom-
plished in any funds, OF at any time or place
not entirely convenient to the public creditors
though without the aid of a National Bank.
What trouble used at times to be made, even
under such an institution, and under Secreta
ries much lauded for financial skill in rayinc
off four or five millions of the public debt with
in whole year, and in periods of admitted
prosperity, when the country was not as it now
is, according to Opposition views, ruined, ruin
ed, and ruined again, again and again, ever,
other month.-Globe.
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the 22d ut. with nearly his whole fleet. The
squadron will remain in the Gulf Of Mexico un-
til the second instalment Of the Mexican iudem-
nifty is paid to France. The New York Her
aid says that the Consul General of France has
received a letter from the French Admiral,
which states that il is more than probable that
he win visit that city before he returns to
France.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

c. We regret the necessity which compels
us to put advertisements on our first page, but
by using smaller type we are enabled to present
about the same quantity of reading matter that
we have heretofore done, and having finished
all Of Uncle Sans Tales that he wants printed
this year, some folks will find our paper more
interesting than it has been lately.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

The celebration of the Fourth in Providence,
is spoken of in the Journal as lone of the fin
est ever held in the good CITY," The Grafton
by EDWARD III. HAZARD, Esq, is highly pras-
ed, as is also the Poem recited by Mr.. THOMAS
p. RoDMAN.
As Mr.. Rodman is Newport Boy" we
presume many of his friends will be pleased to
see what is said of his production, and we there
fore copy the following paragraph from the
Journal.
"Thomas p. Rodman, Esq, followed with a
poem, full of beauty and imagination, with fire.
quent touches of humor. He sketched in a
striking and spirited manner several of those in
cidents of personal gailantry and chivalrous de-
votion which shine in the history of the revo-
luton. He was exceedingly happy in these
descriptions, and carried his audience complete
| ly with him. The poem abounded in fine i'm.
agery, and in appropriate illustration; the man.
ner was humorous and changed frequently
which, for spoken poem, is Of great advantage
affording an agreeable variety, and guarding a
gainst the danger of monotony. Mr.. Rodmar
did himself much credit, and added to his rep.
utation by this effort of his muse.
I We anticipate the pleasure of laying part
or the whole of it before our readers"
At the dinner provided by the Corporation
twenty-five officers and soldiers of the Revo
luton, says the Journal, were present, the hon
ored guests of the city.-.Ther thinned anc
yearly decreasing ranks and venerable forms
indicate too truly how rapidly they are passing
away, and how speedily the time must, in tn,
course of nature, arrive, when the last survivor
OF that glorious contest shall depart to his re-
ward. They have lived TO see the rich fulfil
ment Of their highest hopes to behold the in
fant colonies, great, powerful, united an,
happy people,-and they have lived to Sc,
and to feel the gratitude of their country.
The following are their names and residen
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

The NEw-YoRK MIRRoR.-A new volume
ofthis popular and long established journal COM
meneed with the last number that We received,
which was accompanied by fine steel engraved
portrait Of Prosper NJ. Whetmore, the MeI-
chant Poet Of New York, and an engraved til
tie page. The Mirror still continues un.ur-
passed in the beauty Of its typography and en-
bellishmen's, and, notwithstanding the numer-
Gus rivals for popular favor that have lately
sprung up, it maintains its place in the front
rank Of literary periodicals.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

TuE REcEPrIoN on rur PRlsIDESr.-The
whole city. says the New York Dispatch, seem
cd TO have turned out on Tuesday on the occa-
sion OF the arrival OF the President. Thou
sands joined in the procession, and tens OF
thousands, impcled by mere curiosity, throng-
ed the streets and covered the house tops to
witness the splendid military and civic pageant.
The shipping were spenddly arrayed with
flags Of their respective nations, aud the aquatic
procession in the harbor had gorgeous effect,
being composed Of a fleet Of steamboats,, de-
corated with colors and streamers Of various
hues, and accompanied besides by hundreds OF
boats, and other descriptions Of water craft.
The salute from the North Cardinals 40
Founders vbrated throughout the city like the
shock Of an earthquake. The President land
ed about 2 o'clock at Castle Garden, amidst the
shouts and cheers Of the multitude, and after
the prelimnaries were gone through with, pro-
ceeded through Broadway, Bowery and Broome
streets, attended by full escort Of the military,
and the committee of citizen. appointed for
that purpose.
The day was very we'll adapted to the ocea-
sion the sun being partly obscured by clouds,
with pleasant breeze from the South. The
President rode on horseback, attended by his
suite, and acknowledged from time to time
the shonts and huzzas Of his fellow citizens.
The procession, after proceeding back to the
City Hail. was finally dissolved at O'Clock,
and the military dismissed.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

SENTENCE OF RrcroR.-Thomas Rector,
who was convicted OF manslaue h,er in the sec
oud degree. for killing young Sheppard, has
been sentenced to seven years imprisonment in
the State prison at Sing Sing.
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o. Mr. WV. NJ. RopNAS, another "New-
port Boy" officiated as Orator at Wakefield on
the FOURTH, and acquitted himself very hand
somely, as we learn from the Providence Jour
nah.
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THE LADIES CoMPANIos for July. i. an .x-
cellent number Of that popular and well estab-
lished periodical, embellished with fine en-
craving Of the Viaduct over the Patuxent on
the Baltimore and Washington Railroad.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

0FThe article which VIC copy to-day from
the New Bedford Register, gives an account of
the origin of the practice of registering whale
ships, which those concerned in the business
will find interesting.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-10

GREAT SAcKIrIcE.-The property belonging
to the Hampshire Manufacturing Company at
Ware. was sold last week for S96,3es. 1t was
appraised at Sl92,772, and cost about three
hundred thousand originally.
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UFSThe N. York Times says -" The mill
tary escort Of the President on Tuesday. was
the finest display Of the kind we have ever seen
in this city,"
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FLoRIDA.-Thc Army and Navy Chronicle
publishes the following letter addressed to Gen
era Macomb by Colonels Warren and Mills,
who have commanded regiment Of Florida
militia. travelled over great part of the terri
tory, and are acquainted with the feelings of the
citizens. 1t bears testimony to the peaceful
disposition of the Indians, and Of the general
satisfaction Of the people with the conclusion
OF the hostilites by the treaty of Gen. Macomb.
JACKSONVILLE, June 18th, 1889.
General,-You will no doubt have been some
surprised at seeing by the papers of St. Angus
tine and Tallahasse, that great excitement is
stated by them to prevail in the country, in con-
sequence OF the treaty or provisional agreement
entered into by you with the Indians. You
may be assured that this feeling exists no where
in the country. The nerve and sinew of the
counties OF Alacuha, Columbia, Duval. and
Nassau, who have suffered so much by this
war, most readily agreed long since that the
expulsion of the Indians by an armed force was
matter TO be terminated some twenty years
hence; and having suffered such great losses
OF property, as well as life, particularly for the
last year, hail with great satisfaction the pres
ent arrangement, as aftording the only probable
assurance of peace and quiet.
! Those persons who are so loud in their de-
nunciations are for the most part men who have
never been through the country at all. and are
therefore unacquaiDted with the nature Of the
country, or Of the enemy to be contended with.
Ii will readily be admitted that it would be
much better to have the Indians removed; but
] if that object cannot be effected without such
immense sacrifices, we say peace is actually in
dispensable.
Ia thay xr,lt 81, aA fha,,
there will be no difficulty between the citizens
and them and if at any future time the Gov
ernment desires to remove them, it can much
more readily be effected after all angry feelings
shall have subsided, and when the country bor-
derng the limits assigned them will be settled
up.
! With sentiments Of high respect we are, Cen
eral, your most obedient servants.
The following letter, extracted from the
! Tallahassee Floridian, affords evidence that
it is the determination of the government noe
to permit the Seminoles to remain permanently
in Florida:
Sir-I take the liberty Of requesting the
publication Of the enclosed extract from a let
ter 70 the Secretary Of War, which places the
arrangement made by Macomb in its true
light Ii clearly shows that the Administration
have no idea Of substituting the armistice made
by General Macomb for the treaty of Payne's
| Landing.
I've must expect hostilties to be partially
continued for short period after an arnistice;
hut, | am Of opinion, that the arrangement
made by Gen. Macomb will lead TO the pacif
cation of the country, and enable me to remove
the Indians from the Territory much sooner
than it can be done by force"
/ (Signed) j. X. POlNSbIT,
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The Gaspee. Let it be remembered, that the
first conflict Of the Revolution was ON the wa
tiers Of the Nanagsnsett, and that the first offer
ing to Liberty was kindled with Rhode -Isiend
FIRE.
The above was one Of the regular toasts
drank at the Corporation dinner on the Fourth
at Providence, which we notice for the purpose
Of calling attention TO the error which it tends
to perpetuaie. We stated few weeks since
that the destruction Of the Gaspce, was not the
first conflict Of the Revolution" and refuted
the assertion Of Mr.. Cooper TO that effect
giving an account Of the destruction OF The
Liberty" in this port, which took place in 1863.
To Newport belongs all the honor of the first
act OF resistance to tyranny, and we will not
tamely see il wrestcd from her. Our friends
Of tho Journal will oblige us by noticing this
subject, for which purpose we send them anoth-
er copy Of our paper above referred TO, that they
may have full information respecting il.
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Rs.IesArIoS.-The Hon. Richard Fletcher.
one Of the Representatives OF Massachusetts, 'n
Congress, la. resigned his seat.
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~ Th. steam ship Liverpool leh y. York
on Saturday afternoon, with seventy passengers.