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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30
TEE VALLEY oP OHro.-We publish lhi'

TEE VALLEY oP OHro.-We publish This
morning some Interesting remarks upon The
country drained hy The ohm md It's Irlbu-
iaries, from the Bairi,n"re American. The
editor computes IL at about li0, 600 square
miles, which exceeds, by several thousand
square miles the area of Great Britain and
Ireland, and is but liils less than that Of
France. The present population ,,of Crest
Britain and Ireland is "a 600, ,000-tbai Of
France say 3?,000,O0O. In the valley Of
the Ohio there u less unproductive land
than in either of the others, and with prop
er cultivation it is capable of supporting in
cumfor, and plrnty, more than twenty mil
lions of n population.
Rival cities are contendrg iur the COM
nerce ofihis great vnlley-a commerce al
ready immensely valuable, sllhoug b only IN
it's infancy. There IL, however, no need of
jealousy in the matter; there aill soon he
abundance for all, and there need be no
hesitation about openng every practicable
avenue between the Atlantic cities and tie
noble rivers tha, flow for thousand miles
through this great valley.
But the valley of the Ohio forms bu,
comparatively small part Of that great CEN
lrsl basin which would not be half popula-
ted were all the crowded millions Of Great
| Briiain and France added to its present in
hahiranis. All that is required of art is 10
reach Piltsburgh gh-Nature has done The rest.
Come here and read our steamboat bills
&" For Peora'-" For Galena"-" For Red
River" For New Orleans" For the
Missouri River, and remember when you
are here that You are scarcely beyond tho
Atlantic slope-just on the verge Of that uI-
tran,ontane world thnt it makes man diz-
zy TO think about. Yet here you are met
by magnificent vessels ready to bear you
not across the ocean, nor along the coast
bu, to the deepes, interior Of n great conti-
nent, or almost across il if you choose.
There need not, then, there ought not, to be
any hesitation or delay an the part of The
States, in which the mountain barriers eI-
! ist between The Atlantic coast and the CEN
tral valley, in opening every possible avenue
ofintercommunicationn and commerce. They
need only do the work-ihe vast resources
of The West will snon pay for it.
Pinsburg AdUocdte.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

The STATE OF THE FRoNTiER.-Non-in in
tercourse is the order of the day between
Canada and the United StHtes. The steam
boats of both countries run only to their own
ports. Indeed so far is this carried, tba;
We have bee, informed the sentries at
Brockyille and Prescott fire on the Amer
can boats even in the day time. The Unl-
ted States Steamer was fired OH last week,
aud an American schooner received several
balls. And even one Of our own schooners
that came to Brockville in the night, was
fred on before they could cast anchor
They were hailed from the shore, but could
not hear from the noise, and FIVE or SIX
shots were fred on them. One Of the hnlls
passrd close between two OF the men. This
practice should be Instantly stopped, ms II
no' ""'y i"cnrs the danger Of killing inn"-
cent persons, but also must provoke r.tnlia-
ton. and an active border war. We trust
the 1t. Governor will Immediately suppress.
this conduct. On the 1ther side, n quanii-
iy of oak plank, &c, was lying a, Ogdcns-
hurSh for The Hon. John HamiIion's st~am-
boat at Prescott, and when il wns known
where the plank WAS going, some sympa-
thzers" set fire to it and bnrnt up The whole.
Toronto Herald.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

STEAM NAviGATIoN.-There was n meet
ing Il. Boston on Saturday week, of persons
favorable to the establishment Of n direct
by steam, from that pur, to
Liverpool. The following letter from, Mr..
S. Cunsrd, Who recently contracted with
the British Government for the conveyance
of the mails between England and America,
was read in the course of the proceedings: /:
"Denr Sirs,-You will be pleased to learn
that Steam Boats are to proceed twice in
each mouth for Boston, calling at Halifax.
The government have given the contract to
me for eight years certain, and it may con-
iinue much longer-a years notice is TO be
given on either side. am building pover-
ful boats; they will be equal to any ever
built IN this country. They are 100 tons
and 40 horse power, and rs the govern
ment has been very liberal to- me, nm de-
tcrmined 10 have the best boats that can be
procured. am bound only to carry ,hr
mail on account of government, aud am to
get fifty five thousand pounds st,glips. mid
quarterly which is no small sum 10 ns,i.t
me IN paying. the way; and think when
the boats are seen, TINT shall have all the
passengers FROM Boston, and to the east
ward of Boston. hope 10 make the ps.-
sage 10 Boston, calling at Halifax, in twelve
days. have n" donb, a steam pa,ket will
leave each port before long, three times in
each month. ], will be u great advantage
to Boston, md think you should all en-
courage me, and have no doub, bu, YOU
will do So"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

Death of Gen. Smith, Of Bdltimore.-The
Baltimore papers Of Tuesday last announce the
death OF General Samuel Smith, Of that city,
Of which he was lately Mayor, and Of which
he has been most valuable citizen for many
wears. He was also soldier OF the Revolution.
Gen. Smith was in his e7th year. The cir
cumstances attending his death were some
what peculiar. Having returned home on
Monday from a morning ride, he had thrown
himself on a sofa for repose, and was found
dead by servant who entered the apartment a
short time afterwards.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

Several of The Southwestern banks have
also converted themselves into Spectators,
10 the enrichment Of themselves aud the de-
slructios Of all around them.
Ohio Salesman.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

MUSICAL NovELTY.-Piano fortes have re-
Gently been constructed at Paris, which form
elegant tables of various shapes. They are so
made that small party can form concert,
without rising from the table.-N Y. Dispatch.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30
I" TINS SosrR SKcoxn Tu.r,,rnn

"Tns SosrR SECOND THereHr."-t, is
y singular fact, that, since the adoption of
this pregnant sentence, the Dernocracy of
the eous'ry has gained more victories than
ever before ~ the same space Of time. The
loss has been comparatively nothing. The
gain has been immense. The ,riumphs in
Msise. in Pennsyl,anis, in Maryland, in
Delaware, in Ohio, in Alabama, and in H.
linois, followed each other in he rapil sue !
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

The Wilmington Advertiser announces the
largest shareholders in the United States
Twelve months since his slaves amounted 10
about 2000.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

The story going the rounds Of the papers
in which five men are said to have gone over
the falls OF Niagara in boat, now appears to
have been hoax.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

GFsIt is said that Admiral Baudin, with his
squadron. will probably visit this country before
returning tn France. If be does, we should
not be surprised IL he makes this port hi, rem
devious.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

The following history of Mr.. James Ten
nant, one of the eight persons, who perish
ed in the flames n, the fire Of Sir. Peckkum' 5
dwelling house in Exeter on the 10Th inst.
is from The Bristol Phenix;
"Mr. Tennnni has of late resided in this
town, which place he left absut a fortnigh,
since ON n 'isn to his native place. Mr.. T..
was one of the few remaining patriots who
spent their younger days in the service oI
their country; nj the nge Of 10 he entered
on board priyaieer-which sailed from
Boston, and after taking o number Of pri-
zes, WAS captured and the crew taken on
board the Jersey prison ship, where Their
suiferings we're very great for the space OF
TWENTY-FIVE months. After his release from
the prison ship, Mr.. II. joined the Continen.
tai army, in which he served Is months fol
which he received pension of !S95 ger. ~
dilion at the time Of the engagement o,
Rhode Island. lie wns also one Of the no
BILE band, Who with Colonel Barton at ,hei
hrnd, took General Prescott from his BED
in The midst of the British camp, nnd mad,
him prisoner. hlr. Il. was nlso attached
tn General Wnsbington's army at the time
of the surrender of CORVALLIS. His love
for his country wns so great that he asain
enlisted during the last war with Great
Britain and served until perce.
lie was Mt his decease so years Of nge
and has left a large circle of relations and
friends to mourn his loss"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

any, IN WhHt uoes IL consist! - hfo' <VSus'
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A GOOD JOKE, IF TRUE.-The following
story hns been current IN this town for II
day or two past, and without vouching for
its truth, we give 1t an insertion -
X is well known that the steamboat Lex
ington was prepared lag, winter to run n
gains, the !'ohn W. Richmond. Oh the r"ute
between New York and Providence, as soon
ns the latter boat should commence her
trip. in the spring. The story runs that
the Transportation Company, who have al
most moved heaven aud earth To procure u
boa, that would beat the Richmond, went
to Capt. Vanderbilt, the owner OF the Lex
ington, and proposed to bin that IT he
would put his boat IN order snd beat the
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10Y w.. p"'s""co '"e H'N'" 20" VI "'"'
w,s r.,,,v vor,h T. ,h;. a., w." W.. ~"
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r.ad, he c,.,;n. Ia Ill =. ,..I.,. -,
s,r,s ,to p;.L,,, :, 900, ,,,,, -,
Ci, raJ c ,t piaLI ,i
n.ann.,J - H., H., = l.. ,.a,,IJ .Il,n. h;,s
IfV,rd.r,,;In % hon, n. P;nhn,,d av.rx
,.;, ii L I'LL c.
Tavn..nJ sIsoo ~. H.. ,;,ip.,
C,n, Tow,s.oJ .,r.od Will ,ta La.,.
commenced running and tho Ia,;n,,o, I.d
tho R;chmo,J =, .l,,ns, ,nv ,I;s,,.a.. 10,
rless.d She hen, her eyery trim and ,Le
Companv were in scs,,c;es IN ,h;nL ,h,,
they b,d -, lsry,h fouud ,bo, ,nnr-so,,,L,
and Eeryep,lv- -nrsv.d- for ,h;sc,, bo,, CO.
,oble of be,,;no tho Richmond. and .var
The friend. of The R;cbmond Relieved ,ha,
the soeed Of their fayor,e boa, was Collins.
ed. Blu, behold, as soon n. The mon,h
exnir-d ,pd Can, V.,b.rb;I, baJ soId h;.
b.n, ,,anexorhi,,n, n, nr;cs md C,n, To.n
send had received his aI5OO for ke,n;,a
n, R;cbuon5 hail ho Ja.o. NO., ;.,I ,Lo
Iexip,,on ,,d all Tho ,,r n;,os a. 49,,
p.n,;nc ,b,, r,,v n ,h. n;n, .aJ.
couId,n, m.L La. L. IL. p h.;r'I..
,,ncs or .vsn w;,h;', .;"t, IS ,," 1;.S
mond, Tb. Commune go III - :,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

There are three hobbies in Agrculture-Ba'
den Corn in Illinois, Rohan Potatoes in Mas
.achusetts, and the Morus Multicaulis every
where.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

ExPuNGISG.-In 1885, ore Of onr csndI-
dates for Senator, lost his election by eight
votes, aud mos, Of them by very small ma
iori,i.s, some we believe BY not more than
two, three, or four votes, each. During the
period which elapsed between the day OF
voting and the meeting of the Assembly to
canvass the votes. federal agents secured
the State, to confer with the Town Clerks,
To n.certaia how matters stood and were
able to state very nearly, after the tcrmina-
ton of their embassies, Whist the result
would be. How such correct calculation
could have been made, unless by access 80
the pofes sealed up in a previous town meet
ing, was q puzzler to many. II va. said.
and we believe never contradicted, thsi
there were nine voters in the town of Joir-
ston, from whose proxies the name 81 the
democratic candidate for FIssr SrSATor
was found to have been erased and every
one Of whom declared, that they did not =
rase a single name, did not cause y '" he
dose, and did not knew 1t wss d"n'. w
advise q careful look ou, nj tie preser' -
lection for things Of this sur, tho, e''e'"r'
bs no, made after the vo,es h,'s h''1 s'-
Prcrideses Hrsid.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

The town Of Westerly has decided, by vote
of 65 to G3 not to grant licenses for the COM
ing year.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30
From the Providence Ntraid.
=" COVENTRY TOWN MEETING"


Journal with woful aspect and dolorous
tone, tells II most lameniable story about ;hc
LOcOs Of Coventry, who, if The Journal tells
the truth, challenged The vote Of a person
who claimed the right TO vote rs the eldest
son Of a freeman. 1t would seem there had
been an elder brother but he was reported
to have died from home, aud proof was de-
manded, Of his death. The father produc-
ed letter to that effect, and the validity
and sutficiency of that proof, was called in
question. The Journal whnes most pit
eousy about lacerated feelings, aud all ths,
sort of thing, and lectures :he " Loeos"
most numerically for their conduct, as
though such n thing was never heard of be-
fore. We will tell the Journal u story,
which we will head,
PORTSMOUTH TOWN MEETING.
A correspondent sent us an account Of
another illustration of the principles of gem
uine federalism, which occurred in the tow n
of Portsmouth at the April election, last
Spring. A motion was made to admit the
eldest son of freeman the motion was
objected to by JosEPH CHILps, then, as now,
the federal candidate for Lieut.. Governor,
on the ground that the freeman had nm ell
der son, though that there was no doub, of
his death, was known to all for the ship
IN which he sailed was lost two years before,
and no iidings of him had ever been receiy-
ed, to contradict the report Of his death.
Notwithstanding this, proofwas demanded
and the paper was produced which record
ed the circumstance, aud gave notice of "A
funeral sermon preached at the fathers
house on the melancholy occasion. But
this was lot enough, the frderalis,s mag
ined that, by still farther lacerating the faith
er's feelings they might prevent one vote
from being cast for the democratic prox,
and strange as II may seem, they found a
man rho pas piHing to be the instrument Of
such a ,cork. G5~ Tim, man was JosErn
candidate for Lieut.. Cor
ernOr' He came forth and demanded fur
,her proof; and finally the Moderator did
not interfere 10 prevent the proceeding, mud
JosEPH CHiLDs caused the vote to be reIec.
ted.
Our correspondent will perceive VIC call
ed name, out of regard to truth and JUS
tiee aud if any one questions the account,
the othsr names can be furnished, and which,
for NIL that we know to the contrary are ns
good as those the Journal suppres.es. Some
idea Of the exertions employed by the fedrr-
alists To carry that election may be formed
when 1t is known that such means were en-
ploycd to save one vote.
Neighbor Journal how do you like our
parsphrsse, Eth!
N. B. The difference in The Coventry
and Portsmouth cases is this: In Coventry
the federal vote Vas sdmil,ed-In Ports
mouth the democratic vote na. reinrisd
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

BURIED CITY.-The captain Of mn A.
merican 'essel, named Ray, has lotrly dis
covered on the coast of Peru, IN the envi-
rons of Tusclllo, an ancient buried city of
considerable extent. Following the course
of some excavations he had nnde, he found
the walls of the edifices still standing and
many of them in a complete state Of preser-
vatIon. He inferred from the number and
ex'en, Of them, that the population of the
city could not have been less than three
thousand souls. Great numbers Of skele-
tons and mumDies in a perfect state Of
preservation, were found among the private
and sacred cdifices, and a great number Of
domestic utensils, articles Of furniture, coins
and curious antiquities.
The earthquake by which it was engnlfed
appeared to have surprised the inhabitants
like those Of Pompeii in The midst of their
daily avncoiions, and many of them were
found by Captain Ray, sincularly rresery-
ed by the exclusion cf atmospheric air, in
the precise situation of the moment when
overw whelmed. One man standing up as if
in the act of escaping, was dressed in
light robe, in the fold of which cuiEs we're
found, which have been sent 10 the scientf-
ic institutions at Lima for investigation. A
female was also found sitting in chair be-
fore u loom, which cSntsined a piece of cot
ton stuff, which she was in the act of weay-
ing. The cotton stuff which is of a gau-
dy pattern, bu, very neatly fabricated is
abou, eighteen inches in damer, and sp-
penrs to have been only half completed. A
grea, nsmber of nptiquities and curiosiies
found in this American Herculsneum grave
has been sent to the museum nj Linn.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30
FEDERAL WHrGIsM.-There was scarcely

FEDERAL WHIGIsM.-There was scarcely
nm odious act or feature Of the federalism of
'9S-9, but has = parallel in modern whig-
ism. The intolerance of the former finds a
perfect counterpart in the latter. ln the
reign of terror the mechanics employed
to build at least one Of the public ships,
were prohibited from even reading a demo-
cratic newspaper, on pain Of a dismissal
from their employment and The same spirit
made an Intellectual effort at The lust session
of Congress to prevent those bolding places
under'government, from exercising ,heirnat-
urai and constitutional rights in their re-
snective states. ! have searched in vain TO
discover u difference between federalism and
the uhigism of the present day. If there be
any, in what does it consist ?-Alb. Argus.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

Every day is bringing to light the gross
corruption Of our whig rulers. The vast in-
crease of the city expenses aud the city
debt, was not without its object. IL is well
known that the vhg Common Council in
creased both the number and the conpen-
saiion of the Wnic.meu. Ii is now ascer-
t1ined that each Waterman has been re-
quired to pay an imitation fee and a smull
monthly sum, on, Of his wages, TO create a
fund to support the election of The whig eau
didaies. The same course has been pursu-
ed with the Lamplighters. What Is this
hut an indirect application Of the public
moneys, to the bnsest Of party purposes
Will any one dare to deny this averment
We hope so, for we only desire an oppor-
tunily Of establishing its lrath, and we can
do so beyond all caviI.-N u Erg. Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-30

ce.,ion Of a ten de joie-scarceIy permitting
the impulse Of asionIshmrnt to calm. ere a.
ns,her and grrster cause sent Up us boacon
Of victory. And now, ve hear tue signal
gun from New Hampshire. and see the Re
publican squadrons, aug emsnied 10 strength,
in spirits, aud 10 numbers, filing away from
their Inst glorious battlefield, whilst even
New York city, unexpectedly strikes down
the black flag from her bnltle~en's, md
fling. out the radient banner of the stars
Truly, there is much whereof to rejoice.
Il seems, indeed, as il the new motto on our
gOnfalon had only been the Pressge To the
overthrow of the enemy. While these
things are the country is safe.
Lancaster (Pd.) Inteligencer.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-06-22
CHAUNCEY L. KNAPP, EDITOR.
NUMBER go.

LaaArt. l6. We believe in F." the fellowship of
saints and in the holy sacrament" but we have no
fellowship with colored people, and if they wish
to come to meetings and to the sacrament they
must sit in the niggers' Seats" and wait untilall
the rest have been served.
Art. IL. We believe that "we should obey
God rather than man." but we should not "ove
our neghbor as ourselves" and edo good unto
ALL" even I" that which we would they should do
unto u.s." to remember them that are in bonds as
bound with them, and "not be many masters"
q but give unto our servants that which is just
and equal" where the claws" and "public opin-
ion'' forbid it.
Art Is. We believe with the venerable DR..
Beecher, that God will bear robbing two hum
bred years longer because he is long suffering,
and " not willing that any should perish" there
fore we must enlarge our borders and market, by
conquering Texas, and hell must also enlarge her
borders to receive millions more of her prey.
Art. 10. We believe that God has heard
the groaning," and seen the aflction of his col
ored people in America, but he dare not "come
down to deliver them" so long as we threaten to
" divide the church," dissolve the Union" and
practise lynch law! D. WEIGH.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-06-22

/ But they put it to vote-this beautiful boats
crew-whout moments debate or considera
ton, and they stood disgusted ~ to 23-lus abou
the true Congress majority. And at what were
they disguised? Why that three defenceless wo
men were sheltered by that boats ribs, instead 0
shiverng on deck, amid the tarred cordage, expos
ed to the mercies of the night sea winds and per
adventure a tempest. They were in comfort and
at rest,-having, no doubt, thanked God with tears
OF gratitude for so unexpected a shelter Theil
gente-hearted sisters were disguised at this
Oh the beautiful ladies--the gentle and sympa-
hetc fine ladies oh the gentemanly gentlemen
that would thrust acoman out of doors, at night
upon the sea Oh the fair sex that would nestle
and snore away in their snug cabins, while their
unhappy sisters had to face the scowl of night,
and the seas rude breath on the naked deck Oh
the beautiful sweethearts that could sleep amid
scenes like this g! Oh the magnanimous captain
to deny to aoona0n the shelter which humanity, in
its barbarian state, would not deny dog. Shell
ter for the night--a night at sea-when cut off
from mankind and on the perilous deep, pirate
might dream of kindness-wth an ample cabin
for all-with his mercenary pay in his pocket
Why did the urfeeling brute want those women
to SILVER on deck, that night? Why But to graf
ify those elegant souled ladies', They could not
sleep if their colored sisters slept they could not
enjoy their cabin unless the unhappy coored ones
were exposed on deck. They must colonize the
colored woman and send her by herself to the cold
deck,-the boats Africa-where she might repose
free of the Christian prejudice below.
A real American scene. A demonstration of
the barbarity, the injustice, the meanness, the cru
city of the American people. We call their atten-
ton to their portrat-their picture. We hold up
this boat scene as a mirror. Let them see in it
their reflected character and likeness by sea and
land. We illustrate Colonization by this spirit,
that would drive out those colored women from
their sheltered berhs, to sleep on the planked deck,
covered by the night sky,-ony it lacks the mock
cry of getting their consent A ships deck, for
a warm berth, and keen, seepless, sea night, for
the rocked repose of ike cabin, is the proffer of
Colonization to the colored people. If the illus
tration is deficient, it is in this-that Colonization
does not stop at the deck. 1t throws them over
board into the deep of returnless Africa. 1t BAN
ishes them beyond its own walks and limits, where
they can never again cross its path. The narrow
ship affords nc such bourne'-such undiscover-
ed country as this.
Those may argue gravely on scenes and trans
actions like this who can. We have not the ar
gument, the spirit, or the time to do it. We speak
of it as it strikes us. We feel at it, in some mea-
sure we trust, as uncalloused humanity ought to
feel We wish we could express our feelings in
words fitted TO the occasion.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-06-22

MAN.-Adam Smith says" Man is an animal
that makes bargains; no other animal does this
one dog does not change bone with another"
But the slave laws forbid the laborug portion
of the community to make bargains; the produ-
GERS of property are the very ones selected for this
prescription. Will not Adam Smiths works be