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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-24

Mr.. Webster's famous declsrationthat the
government of the United States ought to
take possession Of the disputed portion of
Maine on The 4lh of July next, is repubIish-
ed in the London prints from the whig
newspapers here. The London Standard
of March Goth, is before us, in which it is
copied from the New York Express. II is
singular how widely this " mistake" ms 10
Mr. Webster's meaning is propagated. His
friends should send to the London journals
a copy of the explanatory letter, containing
Dir. Webster's own commentary on that OBJ
seure text, proving that be must have meant,
not the next fourth of July, but some future
fourth of July in this or the next century.
" u Ere. Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-24
PORT OF NEWPORT.

ARRIVED.
FRIDAY, April I9lh.
Sloop Meiamora, Easton, from New York for
Providence.
SATURDAY, April 20tb.
Sch'rs Cashier, Burr from Taunton for Port
land.-Lycia, Coman, from Norh Carolina foi
Providence.
SUNDAY, Apul 2Ist
sloop Venus, Bliven, from Providence for New
York
MONDAY, April %.
Sloop George For. Nick.rson from Dennis
with fish 10 the master.
TUESDAY, April q.
Schr. Delight in Peace. Nickerson, from Boston
for Providence
CLEARED.
Schr Hannah, Boss. Providence.
Sloop Meiamora, Easion do.
DO Hudson. West, New Bedford.
Bsrque Harvest, Bunker, Fsirhaven.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-24

A FRAcAs.-Commodore Elliot and Ma
jor Mcdonald, of Louisiana, had Il Gaming
match at the railroad depot, in Broad street,
on Wednesday afternoon. They had come
passengers together in the cars, aud on the
way Major Mcdonald spoke disrespectiuly
Of Commodore Elliott's conduct at ihe bat
tie of Lake Erie. Elliott announced him
self, and presented his card, which was not
accepted. On getting out of the cars, FL
lioit approached and struck Mcdonald with
his cane. A scuffie eusued, in which the
canes of both were broken, and the blade
Of Ellotl's became unshesIhed. This dis
graceful street brawl, which might have re-
suited in bloodshed, but for the interference
of the friends of the parties, should have in
troduced them both to the Mayor, who
would have bound them over 10 keep the
peace.-PhL Ledger.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-24
n E w GOODS.
THOMAS T.. SHEFFIELD,

GRATEFUL for past tarors, JegS teore 10 inform his
friends and he public in general,
VBNHAT he ha. taken the New Store at the juno d.
- ton of Broad and Spring .tseet6, and just re-.
turned from New York with new and fresh supply
OF Choice GROCERIES, which lie is ready TO
dispose OF as low as they can be purchased in town
~nd hopes TO receive share ofibe public patronage
Newport April 9th Is3g
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-04-24

COURT or PROBATE, Newport, Apra1, 1889.
"M w. HAZARD r SIMEON HAZAkD,
" ADMINISTRATORS de bonis mon. on the estate OF
GEORGE =. HAZARD, late Of Newport dec.
presented their administration account ON said estate
for allowance u is ordered thst the same be receiv-
ed and the consideration thereof referred to Conrt
of Probate TO be holden al the State House in New
port on the first Monday in May neat, at o'clock
A. N asd that previous notice he given by publ hing
COPY Of this order three several times m the Rhode
Island Repuean for oil persons interested to appear
al said tlme and place aud be heard.
A True Copy--Witness:
II. B. ROWLAND, Probate Clerk.
The native American., 1839-02-02
NO. IS.

that DR.. Chalmers stands as high scholar as lie
does as preacher. He is reported to be pre-
found mathematician versed in all science, and
withal really eloquent. Let us hear him ourselves
and then for laugh, cry, or gest, ad libi-
/ Itum."
The party ultimately agreed 10 go and hear DR..
Chalmers preach On arriving at his church, they
found it crowded within: and a great multitude
standing without. Our students, however, elbow
ed on, and Just got within the door, when they
heard Or. Chalmers announce this text, with pc
culiar emphasis am not mad, most noble Fes-
tus." This passage, so unexpected, and rendered
so striking to their minds by their former conver-
sations, arrested their attention.
They heard the conduct Of Jesus Christ and his
most jealous Apostle, powerfully delineated; the
opposition, contempt and sneers OF the ungodiy
and profaae, which they had to suffer- when labor
ing and striving to promote the holy cause OF God,
and the salvation Of the souls of pershing sinnes
The appeals which were afterwards made by the
preacher TO the consciences OF his hearers were
irresistible. Amidst the weeping concourse the
hearts of our students were completely melted
down. Their conduct appeared to them black and
Slung with remorse, they withdrew at the close
Of the public worship, and'retred to pray They
fastened to church in the afternoon, 10 unite ia
public worship. They became pentent They
were converted, and became members OF the VS.
ble church Of God, hoping and preparing Tor
better inheritance in the church triumphant.
The above is no fiction. The circumstances
were well known, and commonly reported, when
the writer was at Glasgow College, few "eara
ago.
The native American., 1839-02-02

Besides this, very large quantities have been be-
slowed forobiects OF internal improvement within
these States I'heaggregaie amount of these ap,
lpropriations cannet fall short of ten millions OF
acres, and probably far exceed it. Why ought
not an appropriation of an equal quantity, or its
proceeds, be made to the other States in proper
tions graduated upon some equitable ratio Of dis
tribution, and to be used by them at their own
discretion for purposes Of education, internal i'm
provement, or in whatever way they might deem
proper! II may confidently be asked, how can
the Government of the United States, as a faith
fnl trustee, acquit itself of the duty of making an
equal, impartial, and faithful administration of this
common fund until the application of it to the be-
net of all the States, according to their usual re-
spective proportions 10 the general cha "ges and
Expenditures, is realized! This can never be done
by sacrificing This rich inheritance Tor an made
quate prica. II cannet he done bv partial and eX-
elusive privileges conferred on particular States or
their citizens.--It cannot be done by making
distribution of the proceeds of the public lands,
upon any terms no matter how equal, until COM
pensaiion has been provided for the unequal and
partia! distribution alrea !y made-and especially,
it cannot be done, by making systematic distri-
button, upon terms wholly unequal, which would
perpetuale and increase the injustice and inequa-
y already perpetrated.
Having thus freely ana candidly expressed my
views on this subject, obviously one Of great and
growing importance and urgency, l shall leave il
to be disposed of as the Legislature, in their wis
dom, think best. | know no matter iii regard
to which this Commonwealth has, and ought to
feel deeper interest. There is no State which
can have better right to take the lead in urging
upon the Congress ofthe United States, the force
of the reservations contained in the acts of ces-
sion, and the binding obligation in lis true spirit.
or Of the ordinance of 1887, by which the ssions
were accepted, and the faith of the Union bound
to comply with their s,ipulations and conditions.
also lay before you resolutions Of the General
Assembly of Connecticut, "rea,ing to the dispo-
sition Of the public lands of the United S,ates,''
in which the same view of this important subject
is taken, which endeavored to present.
DAVID CAMPBELL.
Erecufiuc Department, Jan. 7th, 1889.
The native American., 1839-02-02

RECENT ANEcDoTE.-By the rules of the Uni
versity at Glasgow the students must attend in the
College Chapel for divine worship on each Sabbath
day The students there, as in every institution Of
the kind of all ranks as it regarded respecta-
bty and principle Some drank deep into inf
deity, and these, viewing religious worship as the
nugn of the age and loathsome, contemplate
thing, often found means-after answering to their
names at roll call--to escape from the intolerable
penance Of religious services.
One Sabbath day, Mr.. B. and Mr.. c. had al
ready eoped, and getting to the college gate were
contemplating the most pleasant way of killing
Sabbath day, when Mr. A., nobleman's son and
two others of the same inidel principles, having
also escaped, saluted them with
How shall we spend the day ?-Let us hasten
from this spot, or will be clapt up again with
these psalm-singers, to grow lulluba or whine like
Bedlamites, till our heads are turned. Whittier
shall we direct our course ::
Mr.. C. proposed that they should go and hear
Dr. Chalmers preach.
Chalmers? Chalmers ~ said Mr.. A., the crazy
man, whom the mobile vulgus run after? Why he
lis mad fanatic runs seeking for the little mouthed
popularity of weak minds. Poh go and hear
religious fool or knave, or perhaps both No, no.
let us 90 to the green and get stroll and laugh
at the high dressed weaver girls who will be there
on Sabbath morning. Let me tell you, my hear
ties" added this youth, the sound of the classic
CLYDE is worth all the preachments Of a bushel o.
Dr. Chalmers! And its beautiful banks have some
thing SO romantic. that never. go but | immedl-
ately wish to write poetry Come, chums' let US
/ on. ua
], "But MIR. A" said c., "have you ever hearo
/ DR.. Chalmers?' -,
Never" was the reply. but SO mucn ,, - sa'p
about him, believe he is mad lney 'e'. III I, ~,
ridiculous things about him. would laugn "a az, ,hs aa'
Time, if were hearing him. by thinking o. 'ne.
|fanaticisms! Come let us go 10 .ne g'een, !
the country or amy syyevsous wGtts groanngs. Th
away syoLe mimickng the usual sectaran twang,
;. "e I'VE We may find as much amusement, neverthe
o,o " reioined c., "as in going into the country
! Resides, nv friend, let us condemn no man nn
heard. And be it known to you, my comrades
The native American., 1839-02-02
NOVEL READING.

From DR.. Humphreys Thoughts OH Educa-
tion,'' in the New York Observer:
Absolutely to prescribe all fiction, would, per-
haps, be going TOO far. think could select
dozen volumes, besides Robinson Crusoe, which
I should be willing TO have my children read in
their minority. But nothing is more to be depre-
Gated, in family, than morbid appetite for nov
els; and all experience proves how difficult is,
to keep il from becoming absolutely rauenous, if
it is induged at all. Reading one work of fiction,
is almost certain to create in The yonng and suscep-
tible mind, more eager demand for another; and
the demand rises at every step of the progress, till
it is prepared to break over all bounds and to de-
your whatever comes in its way, however it may
nAame the passions, pollute the imagination, or
corrupt the heart. One grand objection against
putting popular works of fiction into the hands of
our youth of both sexes is, that the world Of r,-
mance differs so entirely from the rough, stormy,
and matter-offact world, in which they are to live
and be happy, if they can; and certainly to suffer,
whatever pains they may take to shun it. Sup
pose your blooming daughter, Of fifteen, could be
transported into some paradise OF perpetual spring
aud spicy breezes-of odoriferous flowers, and
feathered harmony, and gushing marble fountains
and banyan shades, and everlasting sunshine
what kind Of preparation would she be making in
such bowers of unmingled delights, for return
ing, at the end Of five or ten years, to spend her
life in this cold region where she was born, upon
which the curse Of God has SO heavily fallen?
But far worse than this must it be for her to dwell
the same number of years in thefairy lands OF ro-
nance, and then come down to the dull, husky
prose and discordant elements--the thousand IN
conveniences and cares and tolls and disapPoint-
ments Of real life. When the novelist can plant
and water and illuminate some terrestrial para
disc; and shut out sorrow and pain and sin; and
give orr children le-ease of ii, it will be time
enough to introduce them to his acquaintance;
but till then, the less they have to do with this
class of writers the better.
The native American., 1839-02-02

Wisconsin Lead.-Governor Dodge in his
message says upwards oft ten millions of pounds OF
lead, are sent east annually from the mines OF
Wisconsin. Itnow goes by the way of New Or
leans to New York, but from the internal improve
nents now going on, in two years it will pass
through the lakes and down the Erie Canal.
The native American., 1839-02-02

american Farmers There is one class OF
men on whom we can as yet rely. 1t is the
same class that stood on the little green at Lex
ington; that gathered on the heights of Bunker
Hill and poured down from the hills of New Eng
land, and which were the life-hloed of the nation
when the English Lion was ready to devour it.
mean the farmers. They were never fonnd tramp
ling on law and right; were to commit my char
acter to any class of men; my family, and my
country's safety, it would be the farmers. They
are a class of men such as the world never saw
for honesty, intelligence, and Roman virtue;
sweetened by the Gospel of God. And when
this nation quakes, they and their sons are those
that will stand by the sheet anchors of our liber.
ties, and hold the ship at her moorings till she
ou,rides the storm.-Icnn. W. ReUieW.
The native American., 1839-02-02
pu3LlsHED EVERY SATURDAY.

Subscriptions foI one year 80 SO in advance
or UD if paid at the end OF three months For SIX
months 81 so IN adcance. Advertisements inserted al
the usual rates. t4 ~
All letters relating to the pecunary interests Of me ra
per TO BIZ addressed, postage paid to the Publisher,
JAMES G. DUNN.
All letters relative the Editorial department TO be d-
directed postage paid to the Editor ohe Natlpe american
Those ,bscribers for year. who do not give notice OF
their wish have the paper discontinued at the end Of
their year. will be presumed desiring its continuance
unit; and il wi. accordingly be contln-
ue.I a. the option nf the Publisher.
The native American., 1839-02-02

The British Navy.-In looking over our file
of late English papers, we notice that the British
navy is to be increased by the addition of TO-
900 seamen and 1000 boys. Rendezvous for
their enlistment were being opened a, all the sea-
port towns in Ireland. This reminds US Of adj
miral Collingwood's request to the British admi-
ralty, ssto send me (him) in all the ships that
come out, a number Of Irish lads from 10 TO le
wears old. One hundred that joined the fee,
twelve months since, are now good topmen.'
This plan we have urged as a means to supply oul
navy with active and intelligent native seamen.--
PhiIa u. s.. Gaz.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-21
PILES, &c.. HEMoRRHoIDs.
No Cure no Pay--Price a.

HAYS LlNIMENT-No Fiction This extrao,d
- nary ehemicai composition, the result Of science
and the invention Of celebrated medical man. the INTRO
duetion OF which 70 the public invested with the 60
emny Of death bed beqnest, has since gained repn
taton unparalleled fully sustaining the correctness Of m
lamented Dr. Grideys last confession, thai be dared
not die without giving posterty the benefit Of his know
ledge this subject" and he therefore bequea 10 b
friend and attendant, Solomon Hays, the Of b..
discovery.
is now used in the principal hospitals and the private
practice in couutry, first and most certainly Tor the
Of the Piles. and also extensively and eeetua
as To battle credulty unless where its effects VII.
For Dropsy-Creaing extraordinary absorption once
All Swellings-- Reducing them in q few hours.
sheu%aiism Acute or Chronic, giving quick ease
sore Throai--By cancers, ulcers, or colds.
chest.
All Bruises sprains, and Burns, curing in few hours
Sores and Wheherfresh or long standing, and
fever sores
Its operations upon adults and children in reducing
rheumatic swengs, and loosenng coughs and tghtness
Of the chest by relaxation o. the parts, has been suHs
ing beyond conception. The common remark Of those
who have used il in the Piles, is II acts like charm
The Piles.-The price III is refunded to any person
who will use bottle Of Hays Linmen for the Piles and
return the empty bottle without being cured These are
the positive orders OF the proprietor the Agents and
out Of many thousands Sold one has been unsuc.
cessful
We might insert certificates to any length, but prefer
that those who sell the article, should exhibit the original
to purchasers.
Caution-None can be genuine without a splendid
engraved wrapper on which is my name, and also tina,
of the Agents.
4 SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold wholesale and reailby COMSTOCK & CO, sole
Agents Fletcher street. Maiden lane door be.
low Pearl street. New York. and by Druggist every
town in the Union
All Editors who will insert the above months in
weekly paper shall be entitled dozen Of the article
For sale by Robert s. Patterson, VIM. Fischer, f. II.
g. G. II James, and Young & Co., Washington City.
dec Som
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DANDRUFF AND BADNESS.

nLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA-The arti-
~ Gle named above is chemical combination Of such
ingredients have proved themselves ecacious in as
ing all obstacles its perfect developement In COM
mending this article to the particular notice Of discern
ing public the proprietor is but recapituatng the oft
have successfully tested its efficacy and wonderful quail
tiesths compound having acquired for itself charac
ter for singular merit and value 1t is used by ladies and
gentlemen generally to keepthe Hair moist and beautiful
and the head free from Dandru which il does most per
fectly, and thus prevents Badness
CAUTION--Observe that each bottle of the genuine
Basam Of Columbia has splendid engraved wrapper on
which is repre- scented the Falls Of Niagara &c
For sale wholesale retail, by COMSTOCK & co .
Fletcher street, near Maiden lane, door from Pearl
street.
Also for sale by Robert s. Patterson. VIM Fischer, E.
H. & @. II James, J. Young & CO., Washington City
dec a-6m
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pALDNESS.-A beautiful head Of hair is the grand
- est ornament belonging to the human frame. How
strangely the loss OF it changes the and pre-
maturey brings on the appearance of old age, which
causes many to reco at being uncovered and sometimes
even shun society to avoid the and of their
acquaintance the remainder of their lives consequent
y spent in retirement In Short the loss Of pro.
perry fills the generous thinking youth with that heavy
sinking gloom does the loss OF his hair To avert all
these unpleasant circumstances, OLDRIDGES BALM
OF COLUMBIA stops the hair from falling off on the
first application and few bottles It again.
likewise produces eyebrows and whiskers prevents the
hair from turning gray makes 1t curl beautifully and
frees 1t from scur Numerous certificates of the first re.
spectabiliy in support Of the virtues of Odridges Balm
are shown by the proprietors. .a..# ...
III Read the following
ROBERT WHARTON, Esq, late Mayor of Pha.
dephla, has certified, may be below to the high
character OF the following gentlemen:
ne nndersgned DO hereby certify that we have used
the Balm OF Columbia discovered by j. Oldridge and
have found highly serceabe not only as preventive
1 against the falling G %S Of hair BY, also certain
Methodist Minister in ST. George charge
No sc North Fifth street
JOHN p. INGLIS, AL Arch IT.
JOHN d. THOMAS, M. d. I63 Race 81
JOHN S. FUREY, lOl Spruce ST.
HUGH MCURDY. 243 South 7th st.
JOHN GARD, jr. l23Arch st.
1t will certainly raise its virtues in the estimation of
the public, when is known that three Of the above sign
es are more than so years Of age and the others less
than 80.
From the Mayorl
CoMMoNwEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
City of Philadelphia
], ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor Of said city of Phi
adelphia, do hereby certify that am well acquainted
with Messrs j. p lngls, John s. Furey, and Hugh Nc.
Curdy whose names signed to the above certificate
that they are gentlemen of character and respecaby
and as such full credit should be given the said certi
cate
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal Of the city to be affixed this
H. s sixth day of December, &c. -
ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor. T.
SAUTlON--Obserye that ach tottle of he g.n,;na
balm has splendid engraved wrapper, on which is re.
presented the Falls Of Niagara the agents name &c.
,h EDITORS, &c-A country papers who will insert
-, a. aose once week l2 months and send one number
" .'e agents shall be entitled to one dozen Of Balm
Sod wholesale and retail by COMSTOCK 81 CO
i asehts lot America, Fletcher street near Maiden
"a ud p0o nso~ Pearl street New York and BY one
For sale by Robt s Patterson Wm E;sat.- e. n =.
C. II James, J. Young Y Co, Washington CIV il, :"
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HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR, between Tie U.

HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR, between the u.
IL States and Great Britain, with full account Of
every battle by Sea and Land, and much other norma-
ton volume Of 36o pages with FIVE engravings price 90
cents, ls Just received for sale by F. TAYLOR.
The Naval Battles fought by the IT, S. Navy from its
hrst establishment to the present tme volume, with 81
illustrations-S7 cents.
Also, "The Naval Monument, by Abel Bowen, vol.
with IS nautical engravnss of the battles fought between
the Naves Of the U. States and Great Britain .s.
II. Lees Campaign in the Carolinas" vol svo and
other similar works-A for sale above the lowest
prices. June
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NJ HAYS LINIMENT FOR THE PILES
proprietor begs leave TO recommend which he does with
the fullest confidence Of the valuable remedie.
known for this troublesome and painful complaint With
out going into detail he deems it enough say that he
has in his possession undoubted testimonials that has
more completely answered the purpose for which is in,
Tended than any other popular medicine This remedy
perfectly Innocent in its application to all conditions,
ages and sexes Full directions accompany each bottle
sale Wholesale and retail Fletcher street. near
MAIDEN Zane, one door below Pearl street dec s 6m
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NTIE3URHR'S HISTORY OFROME, 9 octave vols.
IN translated by Hare and Thrlwa Of Trinity College,
price 80 IS %.&
German History Of Rome, I vol octave, price SO 25,
translated from the Histories Of Hecren, Schlosser Wach
smuth, Vico, &c, a.' .as...
Semond's History Of the Roman Empire, octave vol.
OF 500 pages pnce 50.
Fereuson's History Of Rome in octave vols complete
in one, no abridgement, full bound price 81 So
Also Transations Of the Histories Of Rome by Ivy
octave volume, London Edition; Godsmiths Rome
abridged into volume &C. &c. For sale by
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MARY DILLON.
A Real Blessing to Mothers.
DR.. w. EVANS CELEBRATED SOOTHING sYR


FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH
This infalible remedy has preserved hundreds Of
children, when thought past recovery from commissions
As the Syrup is rubbed the gums, the child
will This preparation is innocent, efca
cious and pleasant thar child will refuse to let its
gums be rubbed with it. When infants the age Of
four months though there appearance of teeth
bottle of the Syrup should be used the gums TO open
the pores Parents should be without the Syrup
in the nursery where there young children for if
child wakes in the night with pain in the gums the Syrup
Immediately gives by opening the pores and healing
the gums thereby preventing copvulsions fevers, &c.