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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14
GOOD NEWS FROM THE SOUTH
AND WEST.

The N. Y. Evening papers Of Monday fur
nish the following cheering intelligence of tn,
elections 10 the South and West.
TENNESSEE.
The N. York Express (Whig) gives return
from sixteen Counties, OF the votes for Govern
or, which give Cannon a majority Of 97s,-be
ing great falling off in comparison with IN,
same counties at the last election. Cannon il
probably reelected, but if so, il will be by onl,
fraction of his former majority Of nearly 20,
600 votes.
GAIN OF TWO MEMBERS OF CON
GRESS.
The Express also acknowledges the probable
"loco foco" gain Of two members viz.
A. V. Brown, Dem. in the Tenth District,
over +. j. Shield, the late Fed. representative
and Cave Johnson in the Eleventh District, o.
yer Cheatham. the old Fed. member.
The same paper states that,
In the Seventh District John Bell is re-elec-
ted by 1872 maj no opposition in 1887.
In the Eighth District, Gentry (W.) is cleo
ted by $50 majority.
In the Ninth, (Polks) District. II. M. Wat
terson, Dem. is elected by about 1000 maj.
the following letter is published in the Lou
isyile Public Advertiser:
NASHVILLE, Aug. ., 1889.
DEAR SIR-I have received returns from
eight Of our 90 counties, which give Colonel
Polk majority for Governor OF about one
thousand these counties at the last election
gave Gov. Cannon four opponent) a majority
of4,900 votes. There has, undoubtedly, been
great revolution in public sentiment in the
State, and we have no doubt that Polk is cleo
ted 4; that we shall have at least six members Of
Congress; and that we shall have majority on
joint ballot in the Legislature.
Waterman, (Dem.) in the sixth Congre.son-
al District, is elected by rising 900 votes over
Barrnger. Johnson has beat Cheatham in the
Eleventh by about 1000. Bell, in thi. Dis
trict, is elected, but BY a much smaller majorl-
ty than either he or his friends expected.
The prospect grows brighter and brighter
with every mail, aud unless the eastern and
western divisions of the State come in very un- !
iavoraby, :" the day is ours
Yours, &c. X. ARMSTRONG;.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14
WAR IN FLORIDA.

The following account of the ueschery OF
the Indians in Florida, has been received at
Charleston.
Herald Office, St. Augustine. Aug. Sd, 1889.
News has been received to-day from Tampa
Bay that Col. Harney was attacked at his post
at Coleosahatchie early on the morning OF the
23d ult. OF his command Of twenty eight
men, thirteen, and the two settlers were killed.
and the Colonel with the remainder escaped
This is the most treacherors act committed es
the Indians since the war. Col. II. conhding
in their sood faith. and supposng himself 4
favorite with them. yentured to 60 to a post
nearly 200 miles from any other with only
guard Of 2s men. The inhuman attempt 10
massacre this little party by Indians who were
daily coming in and going out in friendly
manner is definitive Of their hostile determna-
ton. and proves that all We have said since
Macon,b's order was published is correct.
Office Of the News. st. Augustine, Aug. ,.
The Far Repcred.-The following trescb-
erous account OF the surprise OF Col. Hiarneys
command. reached here this morning by ex-
press. Col. Gates. commanding Eas, OF ST.
Johns, has transmitted orders for immedi1ts
defence OF the posts South.
Assn, ApJ'r. GESERALs OrrieE.
Army Of the Soxih.
Fort Brook. (E FL July %. 1889.
Sir-It becomes my painful duty to inform,
YOU of the assassination Of The greater psrt OF
It. Col. Uarpe,', detachment by the lndsos
on the morning Of the 23d inst. on the Coieo-
sahatebie river. where they had gone 10 accord
ance wrh the Treaty at Fort king. to establish
a trading house. The party consisted Of .bou,
t.eu,y-eig ght men. armed With Colts Rifles:
thew we're .ueamped on the river. but unprc.
,ce;,d by defence. ss any kind, and il n ssi1
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

BATTLES IN Texas The New Orleans Bee
gives intelligence OF battle fous hi on the 18Th
Of July, seventy five miles north west Of Nacog-
doehes, Texas, between large body OF Cher
okecs, Caddoes, and other Indians. and a body
OF troops under command of Brisadier Gen. X.
III. Douglass. The number Of the white, was
two killed, one mortally wounded, and five
slightly. The Indians lelt eigteen dead on the
fed, carrying off their wounded. Their hor,.
es, baggage, &c. we're captured. Another bat.
lie took place on the 18th. The most concise
account Of this engagement is given iu a letter
from Gen. Rusk, received at Natehitoche
The Bowles mentioned in the letter is the ia.
nous half-breed Cherokee who has given the
whites so much trouble at yariru, times.
1--WE have had another engagement TO-DAY
wnh the Indians, who occupied very strong
position. The contest lasted an hour aud a
half. when we charged aud drove ih.m from
their station. in which, however, they sustained
considerable loss, the amount OF which is no,
yet ascerained. Bowles was found amongst
the dead. Their numbers were very consider
able; think five or six hundred. Our loss
was, two men killed and upwards Of twenty
wounded. amongst whom are my brother aud
Major Augustine, Of San Augusiins county"
The Texas Red Lander adds that every pre-.
caution has been tskep to cut Off the re,rcating
Indians, and thereby prevent a pro,raeted war; ;
aud the New Orleans Bee sta,es that arrivals di.
rect from Nscogdoches. at New Orleans, COO.
hrm the intelligence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

krNTuoKr ELEcTIoN.-Thcrei is some prob-
ability that Graves, the man who shot Cilley.
VIII loose his election as candidate for the
next Congress. In Shelby County where he
had us majority a, the last election IN 1887.
he was on the first day Of this election ..run-
ming neck and neck" with his democratic com
petitor, Nutall.
There is no other intelligence Of any sirni6-
eance from Kentucky. There are several state
ments Of the votes OF the first day but they are
not worth e-publi,hing.-Erc Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14
THE WHIGS in HARNESS.

letter from Saratoga thus mentions the
arrival there of Mr.. Clay on Friday last:
1.-THE four gallant horses were detached
from his carriage--a large body of the people
attached themselves to the traces-and with a
crack of the whip and "yo heave oh !" the
carriage, with its precious and invaluable con-
tents, was driven across. around and up to the
steps that led to the grand portico. Shout on
shout followed this chivalrous feat Of enthus-
iasm."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

Hedth Of Charlottesville Norfolk Beacon
ot the 9th says;-" Painful mmors have reach.
Cd us OF the health Of Charleston. Many deaths
have occurred within the few last weeks. and
the residents, anticipating more sickly season.
are leaving the city in crowds. The papers
are silent on the subject"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

Tne BRIr'su STEAM Snrs.--Several ,es>.l, ar.
rived at New York report ha,,pg seen the Grea,
Western aud British Queen. The las, rcpor,
states that on the 5lh inst. at T. NJ IN Ia, .5 Ion
To, one OF them was seea. and the other. the n,r,
morning at A. NJ; and they were Judged to b.
about 50 miles apart. The Great Weston wa, no
doubt ahead.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

MEssRs EDroRs Please publish for the benefit
Of The public the following rates of charges from
New York 10 Newport per the J. w. Richmond ;
Flour 25 cts. per Bbl., Liquors 37t cts by the
monopoly line, 60 cts per Dbl. for Flour & Liquors
BY so doing you will much oblige subscriber and
one who had 10 pay the monopoly lines prices.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

W The last Herald Of the Times, in at.
tempting to justify the vote of Mr. Cranston a.
Sainst the Florida bill says that, on that cues.
ton Mr.. Cranston exhibited more wisdom and
foresight than all the rest of his party who yo.
ted for Il. Read this Adams, Bell, Wise. Ser.
geant and Biddle, and hereafter when the in,er.
ests Of party are concerned, le, Cranston be
your guide.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

lspiAsA-Dearborn County gives Thomas
Smith, V. b. for Congress, a majority over
Geo. ii. Dunn, Wing, the late member. of A.
bout COO. Two years ago the V. b. majority
in said County was 2s2. The whig majority
IN the district two years ago, was 1894. Five
more Counties to be heard from.
.IntIrn.ll "a, L..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

o. The Exhibition to be opened at Armo-
ry Hall on Tuesday next, is spoken of in the
Providence papers, as having given much sat
isfacton in that city, and as being well worth
seeing.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

az The Wing, say that $4,000 have been
raised in New Hampshire aud elsewhere, to car
y The election in this Stale for the administration.
-Vety like whale An invention of big wings
TO impose on the credulity of the smaller fry.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

TThe coincidence ofthe names collected with
those common in our community is certainly
very striking.
A gentleman who is conversant with our his
tory assures US that, with one or two exceptions,
the names given in the list have all been known
in this town or county; and a large proportion
of them are now prevalent among our citizens. |
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

Erecrtion at Tdunior, Mdss.-Bsnj,min
Cummings, convicted 10 May last Of the mur.
der Of Asa Clark. Jr. on the 23d Of Oct, 1895.
underwent the last sentence Of tbeIsw 90 Wed.
besisy last. Of Taunton.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

Norm CAROLINA ELEcTIoS.-The Even
ing Post 'ays;"T The following paragraphs from
the Globe and Richmond Enqoircr. contains all
that we have in relation to North Carolina"
An endorsement on the last Edenton Gazette
gives the result in the only two counties which
had then voted IN the Edenton district, thus:
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

accordance with its inferred depravi,y.
such are some of the acts Of Crans;on and
,iins hast, "a the Renrese niatives of Rhode
isisnd' Let the people look at them, aud let
iae Journal defend them il it can.
Pror FTrfaI1
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

The Postmaster General being called from
his duties BY severe indisPosiiion 10 hi. family,
Major Uobbi. .is.scfins IN h., stead.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

The following are extracts from an article in
the Providence Herald Of Saturday. in reply to
an article in the last Herald Of the Times. We
are unable to publish the whole Of its
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

author Of that lsw-He advocated its passage
-ior those acts. he was finally " dismissed" by
the wing party. as they call themselves. :. as a
rePre'entat're' from this city. For his oppo-
s"ion to that law. Joseph l.. Tillinghsst was
promised a seat in Congress. And. for once in
me- tne way not because they wanted Joseph L..
i'inghast, the federsIists redeemed their
promise by electing him. because they were a.
iraid TO do otherwise. And they would gladly
have dropped him. and taken up some one
else, as a candidate for the coming election.
had they dared to do SO.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14
SduVer

AT the previous election the Democratic ma.
Jorlty was one vote less. The result is doubt
iul. II the Democratic candidate succeeds, il
~l be gain to the Administration, reversing
a vote Of 525 since his last election.
Or correspondent says, IN conclusion Of his
letter -" Don't be surprised il North Carol-
ns elects nine Republicans out of her thirteen
delegates; and If they are classed according to
their opinions Of Mr.. Clay do not be very in
eredulous if i, should be told you in few days
that the State had chosen 10 out Of l3 Globe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

" The August Term Of the SUPREME CouRr
viii be held in tins town week after next.
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The last Richmond Enquirer has the follow

RALEIGH. Aug g. 1899.
"Bynum re elected In the Halifax Dis,ric,
by 300 majority all the returns in.
&C. Sheppard beats Biddle (W) in the New.
burn District between 700 and 600 majority.-
Warren District, Hawkins and Hillyard both
democrats up to the hub-dyed in the wool
Sub Treasury-anti bank-anli Clay-and 70,
Martin Van Buren,: doubtful which is elected
To-day the report is, that Hillyard has beaten
by two voles-Yesterdayt the victory was claim.
ed by Hawkins by a majority Of three-closc
work. The Wings can't run c,ndlda,o in
this District.
I'VE shall, without doubt, re.eIect Mont.
gomety in the Raleigh District-turn our A.
IL. Shepherd in the Caswell District, and De
berry in the Fayetteville Di,rict-re-eler,
Mckay in the Wilmington. and Connor in
the Lincoln District, with a fair prosnec, a,
running in Sawyer in the Edenton District
claiming thus 8 out of l3 Representative, and
perhaps 9, as our chance is a good one even
in the Rowan District.
The old North State is for Van Bpyen nv
10000 majority, and will give it in 3sloE
cheering indeed for the good cause
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

we give the following extract from an old
number OF the "OHIo EXPERIMENT" But
oNE Representative from ALL New England
could be found, who preferred his party to his
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Z" MARK THE TORIES!

The following gentlemen exhibited their
patriotism and regard for the honor. interest
and reputation Of their country, as members
of the House Of Representatives. by voting
AGAINST the Bill. placing in the hands of the
PRESIDENT TO be used discretionary, adequate
means Tor the protection of the country, during
the interim Of Congress. Wise stands at the
mead OF this loyal group. He is the acknowl-
euged leader Of iederalsm-and as such the
federal press shout hozannas to him throue hout
'he country. Kindred minds have kindred sy m
pathies.
But to the subject. We wish to mark these
men-to place them in a light of circumference e
TO hoid them up to the community as they
are, devoid of PATRIOTISM and all those feeliu,s =
which characterize the true American. For
this purpose. we place them in the following
order, drawn arouud with BLACK LINES AT
the proper time they WILL no doubt. be 'ex-
plunged by order of the people. They are
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-14

The N. Y. Evening papers Of Monday fur
nish the following cheering intelligence of the
elections 10 the South and West.
The native American., 1839-04-06

II Atathematiciaa.-A boy, about fifteen years
old, once said to me, with an important air, -
went through Daboll's Arithmetic three times last
winter, sir; and can do any sum in the hardest
cyPhering book you can bring"
did not dispute him, nor doubt but that he
could mechanically obtain the answer of almost
any sum found in a book under rule, But |
thought he had, like many others, made figures
without thinking, and asked HIM the following
question:
"What will twenty pounds of beef come to at
twelve cents per pound provided the beef ID two
thirds fat !" He hesitated awhile, and then SAID
"lf you will tell me what the fat comes to, I'll
do the sum-
laughed heartily, for could not restrain my
SELF He soon said to me, with considerable spi
ri.: If you will tell me the rule it comes under
will tell you what it comes to-" still said no.
thing, for his ludicrous embarrassment prevented
my speaking at the instant, when he with grea
vehemence said:
9 1t is an unfair sum- never saw such sum
in the book in my life."-WalchtoWer
The native American., 1839-04-06

A billinsgate writer in a late number of thu
"Metropolis'' over the signature of 'Ennis
more," has made personal attack on severa
gentlemen, because they are, forsooth! connected
with, or are favorable to, the principles of Tho
Native American Association. Besides the form
er and present Editors, Mr.. J. F. Polk anc
COL Gardner are selected as objects of his an
cry scurrility. As to ourself we have nothing tc
complain of, having the same means for defence
that our adversary has for assault; with this diff
ference, that we hold commanding position
and are engaged in a good cause-whilst he has
bad one, and his ammunition is damaged. In
our last, we fortified ourselves with the opinions
of Mr.. Jefferson; behind these we take our stand
and defy the assaults Of the enemy with all the
force he can muster. As to the other gentle.
men, they are able to defend themselves. II
may be proper, however, to state, that whatever
it may be, that has excited the wrath of the
Metropolis, and its correspondent, there was
no foundation for their personal attack upon Mr..
Polk and Col. Gardner, as correspondents OF
The Native American" The former gentle
proachable character, which we should suppose
not liable to suffer, in the least in this or any
community, from any thing that comes from SO
questionable that paper or its libellous
correspondents. ." ~. "
As to Col. Gardner, we neither know him,
nor his standing; we should not know him if we
were to meet him in the street. He has already
indicated himself through the columns of the
Globe, and we do not desire to have any thing
further to say about him. We presume even the
liberal Editors Of the Metropolis will be satisfied,
and their wrath mitigated by the terms of that
vindication. Ifthey are not they must be made
of stern stuff, indeed. We commend them to
each other, as united in hostility to the great
cause of Native liberty, as distinguished from that
acquired by the beneicence of our laws.
The native American., 1839-04-06

The Nhutineers Of the Braganza.-Joseh Yer
brugger, Hans Kundsen, and Cornelius Wilhelms,
were yesterday arraigned on the charges found
against them for murder and piracy committed on
board the Braganza. The Belgian authorities
here have been ordered by the Belgian Govern
ment to provide Verbrugger with the best legal
assistance which can be procured. 1t appears
that he is man respectfully connected in his own
country, who has heretofore borne good char
acter The two other persons being unable to
procure aid, the court has assigned them Mr..
Staples as counsel. Their trials will take place
early in the ensuing weekly 7. E.. Post.
A beautiful specimen Of the effects of employing
foreign seamen in our merchant ships, to the ex-
clusion of the native. When will our Legislators
begin to see the impolicy and bad fruits of our
present naturalization laws2
The native American., 1839-04-06

The Burning Mine.-The Pottsvie Pa.)
Emporium, in speaking of Mr.. Dougherty's coal
mine, near tina. place, which took fire in January,
two persons being suffoca,ed by it, adds, that it
still continues to burn, and no exertons have i'm
peded the progress of the flames. The mouth of
the drift and every air-hoe have been tightly
closed with plaster, and in few moments it
would burst forth in another quarter with volca-
nic explosion. At first, it was only supposed that
the proppings and loose coal were on fire; but,
from the length of time and increasing fury OF
the flames, it is almost beyond doubt that the
solid body Of coal is burning. 1t is the Jugular
Vein-the largest in Broad Mountain; and its
great emnence precudes the possibility of drown.
ing out the flame by turning the course of some
stream"
The native American., 1839-04-06

We have received from the publishers the pros
pectus of The Law Reporter, monthly periodical
published in Boston, designed, it is true, princi.
pally for the use of members OF the legal probes
sion. Some of the numbers already published
we have looked into, and find them well deserving
attention, and it appears TO US, that every one
may derive valuable information from it. 1t not
only contains skeletons Of the cases decided by
the courts of this country, but also keeps up with
the current decisions in England. In addition to
which, its miscellany contains original articles
The native American., 1839-04-06
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. EDITOR: have just opened that singular
print, '''rhe Metropolis" l think for the last
time. trust shalt have eaten my appointed
peck, with becoming acquiescence in the DEGREES
of Fate, but to have my intellectual stomach
drenched, not only with the bog mud of Ennis
MORE" but with those delicate conceptions to
which s.L1TTLE Brooks invites the attention
through the aid of italics, is indeed more than l
can BEAR I would write more, but feel an ap-
preaching nausea and giddiness. Excuse me-
..." Yours, OVERCOME.
The native American., 1839-04-06

NOTlCE.--Nat1ve American Cause, ard "The
~ Native America" Nwspapcr.-The Native Ame-
Associaonn this city has been in existence nearly
years. and enros among its members upwards of ee-
ven hundred out Of fourteen hundred of the native ct
zens of the place.
| Its objects are
| To repeal the laws of Naturalization and
The establishment OF national character, and the per-
petuty of our Institutions through The means of
countrymen.
| A paper, called "The Native American was COM
menced few days after the organization of our Society,"
and has already 900 subscribers In many places
our docrns have found ardent and able friends; but to
accomplish our patriotic ends that may rely upon
ourselves for the blessings Of peace and in the pers OF
war; it will be necessary for all to take part and prompt
~ sep arate the birthrigts of People from the
ndscrminae preentons of the paupers and outcas of
the Old World.
We therefore invite our countrymen throughout the
Union form auxiliary associations and to oralize
Congress for repeal of the laws of Naturalization.
Our newspaper is published weekly at the price of two
collars and fifty cents per annn, payable in advance.
We of no party in politics or elsion but embrace
men of all creeds and faiths
Our motto is" Our country always right; but right
1crong, country" #... ...# -.
AS every man Of the Union who loves the land of his
birth is interested in the principles advocate, we hope
each will voluntarily put forth his hand to help
honest abours ond occasionally cheer with the cry Of
'God speed the cause"
Newspapers of all parties throughout the country
requested to give this notice few Insertions and
DESTROYS of becoming subscribers correspondents
butos 10 the paper are requested to address the Editor
Of The Native American -
BY order of the President and Council.
Il. D. JONES,
Secretary of the Nat Amer. Association of the u s.
maj 80 Washington city
The native American., 1839-04-06

. We have received several communications rela-
tive to a DR.. Eylert, Prussian, who has lately
become somewhat notorious in our community,
and who claims to be physician of both bodies
and souls, requesting to put the public on their
guard against him but, for the present, at least,
we deem it advisable to refrain from all comment
upon him or his conduct, and not to publish any
communication in regard to him.
The native American., 1839-04-06

90 AT meeting Of the Perseverance Fire Company,
held at their room, the 4h instant the following
utlons were unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That vote Of thanks be presented to Mr. II.
NJ Bowen Artist, for his beautiful and valuable donation
TO this Company of the Painting that decorates the back
Of the Presidents chair.
Resotoed That Mr.. Bowen be recommended to this
community as an Artist worthy of their countenance and
support,
RESOLVED, That the Secretary be requested to presen
Mr.. Bowen with copy Of these resolutions, and tina
they De published in the papers Of this city. 49,
l.. j. MIDDLETON, Secretary.