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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

THE NAVAL APPRENTIcEsHIP sr.rya.-
This is one Of the measures of the present ad-
ministration which seems to meet with very gen.
eral favor. Its principle is thoroughly demo
cratic and is a worthy innovation of the old aris-
tocratc and almost exclusive avenues TO distnc-
ton and rank in the naval service Of the country
BY the presnt plan the field is thrown open 10
the emulation of the humblest Of the nations
sons. wherein virtue, talent and courage cannot
fail to secure honor and renown. Many, if not
all of the objections to placing lads without pc
cuniary expectations in the navy, are removed
and parents and guardians must perceive the ad
vantages which are stered by the judIcious
plan now adopted by the government.
But il is not TO the youth alone advantages
acrue. The school which is thus formed. with
the prospect in advance to excite emulation.
must Of necessity complete in the apprentices, a
practical. system Of seamanship, thus afording
to the navy a constant supply from which to
draught experienced mariners, and from the num-
Der Of skillful youths, many who may be adapted
for warrant office aud commission, in seasons
Of emergency. Young people who have Propen-
slty for the sea can row sratify the same under
auspices more favorable than ever the proud
navy Of England could grastto the most willing
Of her tars and we doubt not the day is near
when the naval school system Of the Uni
ted States. will have added such honor and cffi-
cheney to our fleets, as to elicit the appreciation
of the most practiced navy on the seas.
Bait Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

Michigan Eieetion.-The Detroit Advertiser,
whg print. Of Nov the 9th. claims that the
wings have succeeded in electiug ~hig Gov
ernor. and a large majority Of the members of
the legislature. All the counties Of the State
have not been heard from. although enough
is known TO render the general result certain.
10 the greater number Of The counties the whig
maoriiies have been increased since last fall.
The precise majority given to Woodbridge, the
whig candidate for Governor, is not ascerained.
In the House Of Representatives, which is
composed OF flty-,wo members, the wings have
succeeded in electng thirty. and confidently
expect to elect five or ten more in other parts
Of the state. Ten members Of the Senate are
chosen this fall, Of which the wings have elect
ed certainly five, and probably seven.
" y Pot.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20
DEATH OF Mr.. SEDGWICK.

Died at Pittsfed, Mass. on Thursday. Nov
9TH, Hor. THEODORE SEDGwICK, Of Stock
! bridge, aged So. Mr.. Sedgwck. on the even
ing preceding, addressed meeting Of demo
cratic citizens at Pitts6eld, with great power
and eloquence. 1t was his dying attestafion to
the cause which he had so much at heart. AT
the close of the meeting he was seized With ap.
oplexy. and, despite Of the best medical aid
expired in few hours Thus has fallen. in the
yigor Of his days, one Of the most estimsble oi
the sons Of New England. who had long enjoy
ed the respect and confidence Of his fellow cit
izens, who had received from them the we'll
deserved testimonials of public favor, and who
seemed to be designated, by the general appre-
citation Of his talents and worth. at no distant
day. for the highest stations within the gift OF
the people Of his native State. His best inner
itsnce from a distins uished father, the late
Judge Sedgwick, was a vigorous constitution OF
mind, which he matured by diligent self-culi.
vation. His attention was early directed to the
study of law which profession he practcsd
for many years with reputation and success at
Albany, n. Y. About fifteen years since, he
retired TO his pa'rimonial estate in the town OF
Stockbrdge, where he has ever since resided.
The cessation OF professional labor was not sue
ceeded by life of inactive leisure. The tenn
per of his mind forbade it and he was con-
stantly occupied with subjects of the highest
import to the legislator, the patriot and the phi
lanthropist He obeyed the dictates Of lofty
moral nature, not less than the Injunction OF
the great apostle, in "honoring all men," and
in seeking at all times to promote the greatest
good Of the whole number within his range of
being useful. He embraced with the heart Of
true lover Of his kind, and with discrimna-
ting preference, those plans for the intellectual.
moral. and social improvement Of the people.
which are the sign and the glory Of our times.
He was eloquent in enforcing the peculiar du-
ties of American citizens under our republican
form Of government, and in pointing out what
he deemed TO be the dangers of the country, in
abandoning the simple. industrious and frugal
habits Of our ancestors, and from the tide Of
luxury. proligacy and extravagance which is
setting in upon US, especially in our great cit
les, and corroding the best elements of our life
and prosperity as people. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to say that in the cultivated and hospitable
society, with which he was surrounded, he car
ried into practice the principles which he in-
culcated, and was himself in all his relations
the Just exemplar of a true son and citizen of
the Repubc.-PrOU. Herald.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20
From the N. Y New Era
MR.. VAN BUREN NEXT PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES.

Our readers will perceive by the subjoined
table Of electoral votes, that the prospects of
Mr.. Van Buren, for the next presidential term,
are as fattering as the most Jealous of his
friends could desire. We have compiled the
table with the greatest care, and We think liber-
ality; conceding every State over which may
hang doubt, and basing our calculation, on
the most unimpeachabe data
This State. which we have no doubt will
support the President in the great struggle of
40, we have given to the opposition. Yer
mont, where the popular vote is essentially
Democratic, we have likewise numbered with
that party. Both of these States will in all
probability cast their electoral vote in favor of
equal legislation and liberal political principles,
and against the doctrines of peculiar privileges
and the consolidation of the government, which
are professed and sustained by the Federal par
y. We should not be at all surprised if Mr..
Van Buren should receive a larger popular
vote than his predecessor received either at his
FIRST second election, aud that twenty out of
the twenty States should reinstate him TO
the seat which he now occupies with so much
credit 10 himself aud his country.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20
INSULT TO injury.

"Of all Governments, the most intolerable
is that of an Aristocracy, where the privileged
order exempt their own class from the burden,
imposed on the common people. --Montesquieu
If ever people had occasion to feel the bit,
terness Of an unprovoked insult, it must have
been on reading the following notice: =
MERCHANTS BANK.
A dividend has been declared dsyable on OF
after Saturday, November 9. Dividends Of If
ty dollars and upwards are payable in checks on
New York. and all dividends under that sum in
bills Of specie paying banks.
II. f.. HUDSON, Cashier.
Here it is. We ask the people of Rhode Is.
land TO look at it. While the great body of the
people are patiently suffering all the hardships
Of deprecated cunency-while they are in
the daily payment Of an odious excise of from
10 to IL per cent on every article of consump-
ton, for the benefit Of a single class, privileg
cd order-This same order have the etfrontery
to advertise publicly, that the proceeds of this
tax will be paid in specie or specie funds
If the people of Rhode Island fail to re-
member these wrongs and this gratuitous in
suit when they appear at the polls, then We say
they richly merit all the burdens which bank
legislation has bound to their shoulders.
Prov. Herald.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

The report OF the Geological and Aericul-
tural surteyor. ~e understand. will be made al
the January session of the General Assembly.
The assembly. at the October session, author
ised the Committee to have the report printed.
which can probably be done in the course Of
the month Of January. Farmers ,nd other pe, :
sons Who have any information Of sny sort TO
communicate, will confer favor by making II
tucvn to The surveyor. DR.. Jackson. or TO any
member Of the Commiiee.-B.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

Added to the above aggregates, Morton's lead
over Everett will be $50 votes. Allowing for
the gain. it will be 500. This VIC are confident
will elect Judge Morton. and cannot be over
come by the scattering votes. Th, is shown
by the following facts. Last year the whole
scattering was 500. The Aboltionists then
run distinct ticket for Governor. J. q. Ad-
ANS had 40 votes in Boston aud the Liberaior
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

TronAs ID. SUMTER, Dem, grandson 70 ,ha
celebrated Gov. Sumpter, of the Revelation.
has been elected to Congress from South Car
olina, to I'LL the vaeancy occasioned BY the death
Of Hon. J. Il. Richardson.
Hon. CHARMS +. MERcrR. Whie NJ. G..
lrom the London District. Va. has been elect
ed Cashier OF the Union Bank Of Florida. vice
Il. Parkhil, resigned. II he accepts. it is pre-.
sumed he will resign his seat in Congress.
OFNa'h. b. Borden, the political apostste,
has been again defeated in Bristol county.
Mass. by mere thss thousand majority.
o. Evers;;'s vote is abou, the same thi.
year as last. while Morion's has been increased
lO,OO0.-This shows ~hata little energy on tn,
part OF the Democrats can effect.
0F~ The article we have copied from th,
Boston Review. commencing on OUT frs, page
is worthy OF an attentive pcrusal.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

0| The eagerness with which tie wings
seize al any idle rumor that the votes Of this or
that democratic town may be thrown out for
some technical informaliiy. shows how ready
they would be TO defeat the popular will By some
quIbble that should make minority couut more
than majority. We trust, that we have but few
wings among US Of The Rtner rebellion school
in vote counting Boston Pest.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

1t is a matter OF surprise to US that the
Rhode Island Banks do not resume. They
have, it is Acknowledged. larger than usual
quantity of Specie on hand-their discounts
are reduced-and there is no panic which might
cause run upon them, any more than upon
the other New England Banks. Why then
should they subject themselves to the bad odor
Of an irredeemsble currency! They would
not have suspended in the first place, had they
not though the suspension would be universal
and now they find the contrary TO be the fact.
why do they not resume at once. We cannot
bear to see this bemish upon the currency Of
New England. There are other dark spots e.
nough upon it, in all conscience. .-Bost. Times
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

MIssouRL-The Special Election Tor mem
bcr OF Congress from Missouri in pae. of Hon.
4. c. Harrison, deceased, has resulted in the
success Of John Jameson of CalIaway, Dem.
over Thornton Grimsley, Wing.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

adoption Of the Constitution. But while We
Condemn The errors Of the system let US do
justice TO merit. The New York banks de-
serve the praise Of having preserved their own
credit and honestly fulfilled their contracts.
when corruption, falsehood and bankruptcy was
abroad. They refused 10 follow the example
of degraded Philadelphia. 1t is dissraceful
truth. that every effort WAS made by, not only
the Bidde Bank. but by the whole whig press
Of Philadelphia, to drag New York down to
their own level. They wished general ,us-
pension. There were few in y. York who
still followed Bidde. and some here but gem
orally there has been exhibited a right spirit.
A firm determination TO require these institu-
tions TO be honest-to redeem their notes il
called upon until the last piece Of con was
thrown from their vaults-and then to purchase
more if necessary. The idea that the banks
were to suspend, because they had nismansged
their affairs, and deprecated their own paper
would not be oleraied.-Hartford Times.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

GFsThe returns as given in the Boston Atlas
show that Morton has majority Of 1876 votes
over Everett, in 300 (aIl but 81 towns; but the
Alta, insists that the scattering votes will de-
feat Morton's election by the people. The
Atlas. returns, points out tho errors which
make the difference in their statements, and
adds-We are entirely confident, from all these
tests Of the returns, that in no event can Nor
toms lead over Everett be less than 500.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

cxhored tho Abolitionists to scatter and vote
for neither Morton or Everett. This year the
Liberator adopted Everett, and was sent all o.
yer the State, exhohing the Abolitionists to 90
for him exclusively, which they did. In Bos-
ton 100 Abolition votes, headed Everett, were
deposited. This only source of scattering votes
in this election was cut of. Generally, but lit
tie over 200 scattering votes have ever been
thrown. We have examined the official returns.
In 1885. the whole scattering votes for Govern
or were 220. In 1886. 237. In 1897. 266.-
They must now exceed 400 to defeat Monon's
election, which is altogether improbable.
An examination Of letters from l96 towns,
which give all the scattering votes in those
towns, show the whole number 10 be but s5.-
The alleged 90 scattering votes in Beckett turns
out to be 4. From this average, tits quite Ger
tain that all the towns will not come up TO 300
scattering votes. The scattering votes for Wen
dell Phillips were given for Lieutenant Govern
or, and Maria Chapman for Governor We
think there is no choice Of Lieut.. Governor.
and that Hull will lead Willis. Phillips had
81 votes for Lieut.. Governor in New Bedford,
and 46 in Lynn There we're, we learn, but
scattering votes for Governor in New Bedford,
and in Lynn. An examination Of all but
towns in Middlesex has not found single scat
iering vote for Governor.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.

We give the following comparative returns OF
vote for Governor, with more confidence than
any statement before made. Ii is the result Of
a careful comparison and correction OF all tho
returns received at our office, and at the Dem
ocratic Reading Room, tested by the returns in
the Atlas and Daily Advertiser, and corrected
by direct and reliable Information in several
towns which have been doubtful. A further
comparison has bsen made with the returns Civ
en- in the newspapers in several Counties, and
the whole ha, passed under the revision of one
of the most accurate fgurers OF election returns
in this STATE.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

The Post says, the House promises to have
majority Of democrats. and very decided
majority OF democrats and liberal, over the
regular wings.
The Senate will stand as follows In Suffolk
4 wings Essex 6; Plymouth / Barnstsble
]; Nantucket and Dukes l.; Hampshire 2-l5
Observation-Disclosures 5; Hampden %
Norfolk 3 Bristol 3 !; Berkshire 2-l5; lesy-
ing 10 vacancies, viz; 2 in Suffolk; l in
Franklin; G in Worcester, and in Plymouth
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

OYSTER DAY.-The law limiting the time
for taking Oyster, in the waters emtyipg iut"
our harbor, expired this morning. and the usu-
al scramble took place TO obtain the spo'ls.-
The principal oyster bed is in the Quinipise or
Fair Haven river. and the sight there was cum
Gus TO see. Upwards Of four hundred boats OF
all sorts and sizes, from the smallest wherry to
a so foot lumber scow, we're in motion, and tho
oyster tongs flew like the spoon OF hungry
Dutchman at his supawn aud milk. II was as
tonishing to see the piles of oyster. that we're
brought up. The location OF the bed is near
the centre OF the village, extending about a mie
and half up and down the river. IL was esu-
mated to contain more than 10000 bushels o'
oysters, most Of which will be swept OH TINS
day and tomorrow, as with besom OF destruc-
tion.-One of the fathers Of the village. and
responsible man. remarked that the oysters on
the bed we're worth $4,000, and that, II they
could be secured TO him, he would give $4,000
for them. II is said that they are. this year.
remarkably fine and prolife.-N Haren Her.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

We feel sanguInc that We can safely say that
Old Massachusetts, the ancient cradle Of Libcr-
ty. has burst the bonds in which she has so long
been held by Federal Wbiggcry, and is once
more FREE-"REDEEMED. REGENER-
ATED, AND DlSENTHRALLED"!
MARCUS MORTON, the upright Judge,
the profound Statesman, the undertaking
Democrat, is elected Governor; and it is al
most certain that there is a majority Of Demo
Gratis elected in both branches Of the Lsgisla-
ture. At any rate. if We have not a ma jority
in both Houses, we come so near it as to make
il matter Of doubt to the Fedcralists them
selves, and this, in Massachusetts besides
electiuga Democratic Governor, is &" GLORY
ENOUGH FOR ONE DAY.!
We congratulate the Democrats of Massa-
chusets upon the glorious victory they have
achieved.
The following article, which we copy from
the Boston Post Of Monday in our opinion,
places the election of Judge Morton beyond
doubt
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-20

The STEAM SHIrs; WINTER ArhA,eE-
MEsr.-Noiices are published this day, IN our
advertising columns. BY which the days OF sail
ing Of the steam ships through the winter can
be asceuained. The trip Of the Great es-
ern. commencing on the 10th instant VII u
her last for the season. On her arrival a. D',s
to she is to be laid up until Spring ,oI VIC
purpose Of undergoing a thorough esarllps.'ou'
ard such repairs as may be ionnn sS
lf nccdful she will be entirely new coPpe'su,L
Der trips monthly. leaving e'ch 10" y" WV
frs. Of every alternate month g.
The Liverpooi will also make her rnps
,b,oneh the Winter. The new ship belong
inc 10 the same company. named me Ne"
York, will commence her tfirs cary 10 tn@
,or;re >eat-N.I Y. Cc-DperriGs ddr.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

ARRIVALS, CLEARANcEs, Sc.
q at Philadelphia 9th sch Butler, Eaton, Bath.
Sch North Star, Smith for Bath sailed FIN Sayan-
nah ID.
Arat Salem 9th, sch .Moscow, Benner Waldo
boro'; sIoop Traveller, Lamson augusta
Cl at NUreans 27h, ship Rochester Owen foi
Liverpool: lowed to sea 2jh ship New England,
Swanton for do.
CT at Charleston 3lst, ship Glasgow, Little for
Liverpool
CT at Wilmington NC goth, sch Providence,
Edgecomb Boston.
Cl at 'avannah 3lst, sch North Star, Smith, Faith.
~ at Philadelphia 5:h. sch Butler, Eaten, Anax-
abo PR, II.
Ar at Providence 9Th, sch Mary & Betsey, Bath.
.Ar at Holmes hole 4th, sch Mt Moriah, NYorll
for Ihomaston.
Ar at NOrleans 3oth ship Constellation, Hopd-
lelte NYork via Havana; brig Mississippi, schol-
field, Boston 2 days; Pulaski, Stackpole, Thomas.
ton CT Both, ship Diadem, Lambert, Liverpool;
byron, burlington NYork.
CT at Mobile 3lst, ship ROGER Sherman. Barker
Liverpool.
Ar al Savannah I'd inst. ship 7amerlane 7heo-
bald, lyerpoo; terhng Saunders do
Ar at Charleston Sd sch John Colson Camden A.
.ar at Richmond 18th, brig Eliza, Duncan, Thorn
aston.
ar Mt Scwals Pon. 9Th, sch Robert s. Rowland,
SmaeY, Ihomastun.
ar atNIork 7lh. sch Augusta, Dickman, Gal
yeaton 20. II sch Enterprise, Foga, bah
At / Thomas goth ut brig John, Balnes for P
Rico waiting wind.
q al Havana 2 LIST, ship Majestic Nj stard, Brest
23d barque Damarscotta, Sleson Consiaatinople.
Ar 22d, brig 4 gusta Perkins Path 20.
At Ratanzas 18th ult brig pleiadas, Lowell for
NYork days; ship Girard Parker FIN iIavre. ar 20.
.ar at oston sth, ship Ferax, ileny tof Thorn
aston NOrens. On 29th, off DIaShot KEYS, sig
mil lsIir n II, .lu,,,! nr
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
Nah'R' 4 d~tE.

nv HdJHL.
THIS is to certify that Elizabeth Brown, have
q left WIN. Brown, my husband for abuse. |
have not left his board for | have boarded myself
for some years mostly, and wholly for the past year,
and him loo,-as Tor his bed, sleep my on own
bed, for was not allowed to sleep in his and have
been bea;en out Of his repeatedly, and my bed |
took with me. This is truth, and can be proved
Z. BROWN.
Path, june 1889 IYlE
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
LINES ON THE DEATH OF MISS P. P. ].

LINES ON THE DEATH OF MISS p p. J.
Stern king of terrors thou hast come again,
And desoation follows in thy train;
Another flower is cropt, our hopes are fed
Another idol numbered with the dead.
Why cruel tyrant this relentless sway,
Why bear the young, the beautiful away
Why must the aged sufferer hourly sigh2
find thou unheedng coldy pass him by -
While those who Irvine SO arly round the heart,
Are severed by thy sure unerring dart,
find The heart bleeding moufners left to live,
Denied the only boon which thou coudst give.
views all around dieary desert shore,
" here peace and happiness halI bloom no more.
But hush these murmurs would you check her flight
See her fair sister in yon world of light,
Dazzling with glorious splendor, all divine,
While round her head immortal honors shine,
Ere yet the spirit leaves its feeble clay,
Descending beckons her glad soul away.
Then meeky how beneath the Christening rod;
lie still, he says, and know that | am God.
Bath. 1889. ST.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
FTA RTEE LIST.
PORT OF BATH.

ARRIVED.
18th, sch Orient, Webb, Boston
sch Edward Kent, Springer, do
s'oop Fame, Ingraham, DO
6th, sch Ceres. Decker, Philadelphia
sIoop Mechanic, CaIef, Portland
9th, brig Baltic. Cutting, New York
brig Christiana, Cox Boston
brig Austin, burlington, Providence
sch Planet, Robinson, New York, 81 hours
sch Fair Dealer, Brown, Boston
sch Morning Star Nckerson, Newport
sch Victory, Harding, Providence
sch Franklin, Nickerson, Fall Rirer
sch Hope & Esther, Nickerson, New York
sch Reaper, NIckerson, Fall River
sch Fornax. Nickerson, Bristol RI
sch Rhoda & Retsey, Donnell, Boston
10th, sch Liberty, Newcomb, Newburyport
sch Bunker Hill, Coburn, New York.
CLEARED
jane 9TH, sch VIM Archer, Wolson Bangor.