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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

Quick WORK.-At the Hopewell Mills, in
Taunton, the wages Of the weavers varied, for
the month Of May, from $4,000 to 49,, ,OO.-
One female wove, during the month, ll8 pieces,
containing 1886 yards, for which she received
S2S,32. Another wove 1l9 pieces, 5000 yards,
amounting to S29,52; another l29 pieces, 4, ,257
yards, and was paid 1896; and another 1873
pieces. 5,3c3 yards, and received S3l,s2. In
one week, another girl wovs a. pieces, 1452
yards, and was paid Sl0,56 for the weeks work
In our juvenile days, girls used to work for t0ur
and sirpence ,0eek. and thought themselves
well paid. If the grandmothers Of some of the
factory girls would come on earth again, and
see their defendants receiving $4,000 or $40 a
month for their work, all the notes Of admira-
ton in printers case could not express their
wonder. This factory under the agency of Mr..
Cook, presents scene of industry and neatness
worthy Of all who are attached to it, Its loca-
ton is delightful, almost embowered by trees.
and the walls Of the buildings are beautifully
decorated with woodbine quite to the third and
fourth stories-Independent Messenger.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

S,oinging Verdict.-In the Hamilton county
(Ohio) Court Of Common Pleas. last week, in
an action for assault and battery. William C..
Lawrence|obtained verdict of six thousand sew
en- hundred and sixty six dollars damages against
M. M. Beech, ]. p. Stewart, and d. l.. Holly,
captain, clerk and mate Of the Gazelle. 1t was
proved that the plaintiff, passenger, was cauph,
by the defendants and dragged to the side OF
the boat, when one fourished a knife and used
threatening language. The plaintiff was put
into yawl, the defendants refusing to give him
his valise, containing clothes and letters Of in
PRODUCTION to respectable persons in Cincinnati ;
and rowed to the shore, and before reaching il
was thrown into the river. He succeeded in
getting to the Kentucky shore, about fifty miles
from Cincinnati. about O'Clock at night The
plaintiff adduced the evidence of about dozen
of the most respectable men. physicians and oth-
ers OF his native county, in New York, that he
had always sustained high character for in
tegrity, correct bearing and application to his
studies and business. The defence set up was
that the plaintiff was deck passenger. and that
some man, wearing drab coat was seen to en-
ter the cabin with his candle. Plaintiff, when
found, had on drab coat, but was NOT proved
to be the man. 1t was then proposed to prove,
by custom Of the river, that whenever "A deck
passenger entered the cabin he was put ashore
The court, in charging the jury, stated that the
defence only aggravated the case.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

BOUNDARY NEGocIATIors.--In the CORES
pondence which took place between the Amer
ican Minister at London and the English Sec
retary Of Foreign Affairs, relating TO the North
western frontier, joint commission Of survey
was proposed by Lord Pamerston, together
with the draft Of a convention for the purpose
of regulating "the proceedings Of the commits
sioners." The nature of the draft was not at
the time disclosed, but it appears to have been
Of such a nature as to induce Mr.. Forsyth, the
Secretary Of State. to proceed to Portland Me-,
to lay the terms before a conference Of several
of the distinguished men of that state. The
proposal of the British Government has been
submitted to a meeting composed Of Governor
Fairfield, Governor Kent, Hon. Ruel Will
lams, G. Il. Davies, and others of both polti-
cal parties. who seem to have concluded unan-
imously that the conditions were such as the
State Of Maine could by no means receive
The greatest harmony of opinion and feeling is
said 10 have prevailed during the consultation.
Al the request Of Mr.. Forsyth, counter prop
osition is TO be prepared in such form as will
probably secure the acquiescence of the people
Of Maine.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

Mr.. II. X. HAZARD aud lady. Of ,b;. ,orn
came passengers in the steamship Liverpool to
New York, arrived on Sunday last.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

Rural Celebration Of the Fourth ofJuly.-The
Northampton Courier gives the following ac-
count Of the manner in which the 4th Of July
celebration has been conducted there for some
years, and will be the present:
Some beautiful lawn or grove is selected by
the Managers, who are chosen at a meeting OF
the ladies'. Eight gentlemen, selected by the
lady managers. come to their aid, and previous
to the fourth, beautiful tables are laid and arch
es OF wreaths and evergreens and flowers are
gaily thrown over them. Before this, the lady
managers extend their invitations generally
through the village, and it is expected that ev-
cry family which accepts, will send, on the an-
nIversary morning. contributions Of cake and
flowers. This pretty rvalship brings upon the
table most exquisite things for the eye. for the
taste and for the senses. About three O'Clock
the guests begin TO assemble. The gentlemen
introduce the company to the lady managers,
who are always gracious and beautiful and gsi-
ly decked as" Flora's daughters" The after
noon is passed in social intercourse, interspers-
ed with music. cooling refreshments aud a rural
dance on the green. A more beautiful sight
cannot be imagined. A more rational and de-
lightiul way Of passing this anniversary, cannot
be conceived. We commend it to the people
Of every town and village in this vast country,
thus to keep the spirit Of patriotism alive, by as
sociating it with domestic pleasure and rural
hilarty.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

A fire occurred in New York on Sunday af-
Iernoon' which destroyed l6 buildiugs-6 on
Howard street; on Canal street, one Of them
church; and on Elm street, one large dis
tillery, and another a stable.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

uons5IAPu sqi n ssSs,ursPs sssqi 20 As!A u
'uAoP puIA IleJ sAeI Pus 'sioqs 30 qoisIls
of the Pacific, the Isthmus canal becomes a
matter OF little present consequence to foreign
ers: IL New Grenada we're great CONNER
cal nation. the establishment Of depot on this
side OF the lsthmus. for the supply OF her i'm
mediate neighbors on the other side, would be
most glorious commercial speculation ;-and
at the end Of fifty years, great part of the
whole trade Of the Western part Of the South
ern continent might find its way through this
channel. and erect another Venice or two 10 be
enriched by the passage. Enterprise on the
spot must open this communication however
it is not to be done by those who have no inter
est IN the soil.-N Y, Dispatch.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03
NEWPORT.
wEDNE sDAY, JULY 3, 1889.
FOURTH OF JULY.


The sIxrY-THIRD anniversary Of our national
Independence occurs on the morrow. Sixty
three years have passed away since that decar-
alton was put forth by our forefathers, in dark
free and independent people; and which declar-
alton they so nobly defended and maintained,
until they finally triumphed, and the UNITED
STATES OF AaEIcA were universally acknowl-
edged one Of the nations Of the earth.
The anniversary of this declaration has been
properly observed and celebrated as national
Jubilee. Ii is well for us as freemen to con-
template the difficulties and the hardsbips which
ed and oyercame, to secure to us the blessings
which We now enjoy, that we may the better
appreciate their value, and exert the greater Wig
lance for their protection.
Where is the American who does not feel
his heart glow with love Of country on the
FOURTH or July, more than on other days
and what is the cause of that feeling IL is the
observance Of that day; and when the time
shall come-which we hope is far distant
that il shall pass by disregarded and unnoticed,
then will the love Of country be so far weaken
ed that the dissolution of the union may be
speedily predicted.
Go then, citizens-sll who love your country,
and who desire to preserve the privileges you
enjoy-go and join in the celebration and the
glow Of patriotism which will thereby be ava
kened in your breast will amply repay you, and
will be a guarantee that the precious legacy
which we received from our ancestors will be
unimpaired to our posterity.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-03

THE STATE OF RHoDE-ysy,AND Avn
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
IL General assembly, June Session, A. ID. 1889.
poted and Resolved That tire going COM
manication be received and placed on file in the
Secretary's Office. and that the Secretary cause
the same 10 he printed in the several ncwsps.
pers in Providence and Newport.
True copy-witness
HENRY BOWEN, Seoret,ry
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

The only way to act upon the case before tbo
House was by an act of solemn and deliberate ipd
ment upon the part of the House. The Hons
could not act the Autocrat if it would The men,
bers must be tried and judged. Even a unanimoms
vote Of the House could not drive the membos
from their seats before organizations The effcc'
of carrying out the plan proposed by the AdminiS
tration members here, would be to allow one ho,t
OF the members or one more than half to exneI
the other F~
Mr. Adams alluded 10 the resolution offered h
himself last year, as to the right of members ~
take seats before the organization of the House
There were difficulties attending that case and be
saw them and could have got over them had bio
| resolution not been voted down. '
Mr. Adams progressed and enlarged upon tho
Importance of the case before the House He GIt
he said, the magnitude of the subject and the dif
culties attending it. The business of the Houso h
knew "A consequence would be interrupted h"
such question this could not be lightly nasal
over. 1t was TO be met. New Jersey must be ren
resented. She has been jewel in the Nation
There lies Monmouth, and Princeton, and Trenton
and you cannot step your foot upon her soil with
out reading upon the grave Of a hero. Let her be
represented, then, contin ued Mr. Adams. IF mt
by the men entitled to their seats, then by those
who claim them-for better that the State shouldbo
misrepresented than rot represented, or deprived
of her representation. Her five members were a
par: of her body-of her corporation-of her sou
Like the pound Of flesh of the Venitan demand
ed by the Jew, you might take it, but you must
spare her blood.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

FAT the breaking up of the IIarrisburgh Con.
vention, quite number of the delegates went to
Washir gton, where they were invited 10 public
entertainment by the Wing members of Congress-
Below is short extract from the remarks Of HENRY
CLAY on the occasion:
There cannot be a single doubt as to the acuui.
escence of the great Wing party ofthe Union in the
result of your deliberations 1t was your fortune
to meet with various opinions; but meeting and de-
liberating, as was designed, you have made unan-
imous nomination. Surely, it becomes no mcmber
now to object to what was done. If the friends or
favorites disappointed they bound to forget
iheir disappon tment-they are bound by every con.
sdoration of patrIotism-by their hopes of chang
ing and destroying this corrupt adminstration-6y
their desire to establish puror and better Govern
ment, to acquiesce in the nomination.
If have riends-fends connected with me by
the ties Of blood, by my regard of common friend =
shp-Ifl have any one who loves mel assure
them that they cannot do me a better service than
to follow my example, and vote heartily | shall
for the nomination which has been made Talk
not of sacrlfice-what is public man worth to he
country-in what does he show his patriotism if he
is not always ready TO sacrifice himselffor his coun-
try. There has been no sacrifice. We have not
been contending fol Henry Clay, Tor William Hen
ny Harrison for Daniel Webster. or for Winfield
Scott. No!-we have been contondng for princi-
pies Not men but principles, rules of &C
ton Look not then to Hdrrsburgh but to the
White House not to the nomination, but to the
mountain of corruption which it is designed 10 O.
verhrow-not to the man who has been nominal
ed, but to the Goths and Vandals at the Capitol -
William Henry Harrison and John Tyler med
cine which will cure us of the sacrifice, if sacrifice
there be, but there is Go home then e emile.
men Of the Convention, remember what you have
seen here.
Tell your constituents of the nomnation-of u
bleeding Constitutlon-of the Executive power a.
gains which we waging war Of determination
of Executive machinery and Executive favor
of President nominating his successor, and tina
successor his successor, Tell them to put forth all
the energies they possess to relieve the land from
the curse which rests upon it; and ifthey then
be indifferent, from that moment they cease to be
patriots"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31
AFFAIRS IN CANADA.

1t is difficult to comprehend at glance the pres
ent condition of the Canadas, and to determine the
issue of the various questions which now agitate
the people. These questions assume almost daily
new phases, and are becoming involved with local
interests
First the new Governor General commenced
his official duties by proclaiming that union Of
the Upper and Lower Provinces is sought aud earn
estly desired by the Home Government-and he
pursues this subject boldly. The Council oithe
Lower Province, unanimously, we believe, voted
in favor of the measure; but in reply to the Mes
sage of the Governor by The Legislature of the Up
per Province, touching this question, that body
has .indalged in much angry debate, and IT was
thought at our last advices, that vote dsaPprov-
ing Of the union would be passedor at least, that
there would be tie vote upon it, Parties seem
to be seeking elements of organization in the
Upper Province and at present we mt n loss
to determine their relative strength among the mass
of the people.
One OF the propositions Of Gov. Thompson to
the Upper Province is, that, after the union the
debt incurred by said Province in prosecution off
eral schemes Of internal improvement shall be
jointly assumed and liquda,ed. This debt amounts
to $2504 900.
The apprehension is enter tanned by the nyalistS
of the l.. Province, that democratic majority
would be returned TO the Union Assembly, and 4
consequent collision between Her Majesty ; author
ity and the Represen tatives Of the people. All
the loyal British papers in Lower Canada oppose
union unless tho loyalist to be protected a
ganst the s'enemes of British Institutions which
we interpret as meaning protection against the "
ereignty of the people. Should union be con-
summated, and the institution of United elective
Assembly be of the conditions of the un ion,
there is great reason TO doubt but that il would
shortly be under the control Of the popular will,
and the influence of this will upon the destinies Of
the Union must greatly depend upon the principles
of the organization of the Assembly.
Upon our first page several articles copied
from Canadian papers, respecting another appre-
hended outbreak. We do not place implicit con.
fdence in the rumors recorded by these papers, for
they lack confirmation from other sources; yet the
statements ale not probably made without somo
foundation. There are indications of another stIug-
gle, severe one, perhaps.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

UPThe nomination Of Harrison meets with
most hearty response-Gen Scott warmly approves
of this friends are Jealous in its support;-lhe
political friends of Mr. Webster were first ana
aoDg the most ardent to secure the nomination
~ Clay and his friends are decided in 'he'
aii0n Of il, There is not political paper IN
SgFfFssrt kpawledge, that is not suOs
dized by Van Buren, or his party, That has not I'M
furled the Harrison banner. His nomination Has
brought about perfect union among the FRIENDS u
republicanism, and the good old Wing doctrines u
Bunker Hill memory
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

| uJ'The Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives, in his address TO the House talked Just as an
honest man should. II ntimatcd very pointedly
that investigations should be made into the affairs
of Government, and with particular view of re-
forming its administration, and of retrenching its
extravaganza. He is sound Wing this point
just what the Wings seek to accomplish. We
cannot learn from any entitled 10 confidence
that he disagrees with the Wings generally only
in parlcular--he entertalns singular notions
respecting currency. AT the last session of Con-
gress he proposed that the public money be kept in
the hands of those who pay it, and have the Treas
nry check upon them in behalf of the public credi-
tors. He is opposed to the Sub Treasury scheme
of Mr. Van Buren,, and 10 any thing like it-and
,never was a Jackson Van Buren, man. and he
has thus far in the present. Congress acted with the
Wings. He has twice been elected 10 Congress by
Wings, and as often opposed by the Administra-
ton party. lie is however, rather moderate in his
partizan predictions, and, we apprehend, will
preside with impartiality, and seek the good of the
country. II so, he will show himself to be n Wing
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

give would recommend the following article
from the Woodbury. IN. J) Herad-a Van Buren,
paper-to the attention of the v. B. papers of this
State, and oall men who disposed to rob an
honest Patriot OF the brilliant laurels he has won
in the peris of the field, and in the councils of the
nation.
The Whig Nomination. In announcing this nom
nation readers take occasion to LET II he
known that, although we shall oppose it to the best
of ability, yet our opposition shall be fair and
honorable. We do not intend to resort 10 the
ISLANDERS which, we are sorry to say, were INDUCED
in by some of our party against General Harrison
when a candidate before. We believe him to he
highminded and honorable man, and one by 10
means worthy of disparagement IN point of talent.
We know that he has done the state some service
we'll in the civil stations he has occupied as Sin
the tented field.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

Inc Mormons, now in Illinois, have daputed
Joseph Smith Jr., and Sidney Rlgdon to go to
washington, and lay memorial representing their
persecution before Congress and the deputies are
already in the district.
"Prodgals," Lady Bessington, care persons
who never learn the difference between shilling
and a sxpence, until they want the latter"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

Mr. Van Buren's natioe county sends three Wing
members of Assembly his native district sends
three Wing Senators his native State has declar.
ed three times for the good Wing cause
The debt incurred by Indiana, through the sale
of State bonds to carry Cd her improvements, a.
mounts to $40, 064 900, requiring and annual pay.
ment for interest of about half million
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31
e. Cd NJ C. R he 9 ..
Correspondence of the Boston atlas.
. Washington City, Dec. II, ID

Washington City, Dec. IL, 1859
The Wings are all smiles, and full Of rejoicing
When the news of the Harrisburgh nomination
first received in this city, the Globe declared
that the whole Wing party would dlsband at once
like a country school at the word "dlsmssed.'-
But the Globe has proved false prophet, and the
prophecy itself has been reversed. The Wings
have become united, in Congress, like a Spartan
phalanx, and the administration forces themselves
have disbanded The Madisonan of this date,
has an excellent article on this subject in which it
is shown that the Benton, Calhoun, Crawford and
Van Buren, factions, that have risen up within the
bosom of the Locofoco party, since the nomination
of the Farmer of the North Bend, for the Pres-
dency ipathetcal to each other oil and
vinegar, fire and water, and will finally rend the
universal ''spoils' party into thousand fragments.
The Wings in the House have elected Speak
or for the Goth Congress- by one of the most un-
expected events that could have happened There
is no doubt at all about the character of tho man,
or the course he will pursue. He will be moder-
ate, firm, consistent, and will aid the Wings far
as may be thought expedient. His address to the
House this morning, was exceedingly. well timed.
He said that he should endeavor to discharge the
arduous duties Of his office, promptly, justly, and
impartialIy. Called as he had been to the high and
honorable station not from his merits alone, but
from his independent position, he should act, not
as the Speaker of party, but as tho Speaker of
the House. He should deem it his duty to sustain
all the great principles upon 'ohich he stood COM
mitted, and the important interests of the country.
He should afford the members every facility in his
power aid them in their Investigations, into mat
tiers of interest TO the people-in their efforts to
trench the expenses of the Government, and TO
preserve inviolate tho Constitution of the Republic
and he hoped the House would sustain him in the
performance of his difficult duties.
Two important points have come up today, in
the course OF the debate upon which the Speaker
has acted boldly and fully with the Wings, and l
am informed that he holds communion and takes
advice with the leaders of the party, and will de-
clare himself fully and freely in favor of all
great measures when occasion Demands it. Mr.
Hunter is young man, and being rather reserved
in his disposition, people have been deceived with
regard to his true character. He is undoubtedly a
good WING and true.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

The Bali Rolling. Large Harrison and heno'"
meetings were holden last week at Windsor n'G, =.
tleborough and Montpelier. "Keep that Oa' !"
notion"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-31

o. Between the 18th and 18th ofDec' the''
were deaths by small pox in Boston, and De'"eV"
the 18th and 25th there were IL by the same u'''
ease.
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w ashington, Dec. Is.


The question before the House this MOI ming, was
on the adoption of the resolution offered by Mr.
Wise, to test the disposition of the Loco Focos,
which declares that the legal Wing members from
New Jersey care not entitled TO be sworn as mem
bers of the House." The oath prescribed by the
Constitution has been administered to all the I'M
disputed members, Mr. Naylo included; but the
House has not yet adopted the Rules and Orders,
and is now governed by common Parliamentary
usage.
A motion was then made by Mr. Vanderpoel TO
lay the resolution the table.
The Speaker intimated that if the motion should
succad, it ,ooutd be equioatent to q declaration
of the House that the .Neao Jersey members should
be saoOrn.
Mr. Vanderpoel inquired if the Chair would con-
slider it a mandate to swear the members
The Speaker replied that he should not decide
that point until it arose. But he thought it would
be an affirmative vote on the resolution, if 1t were
laid upon the table.
Mr. Turney then offered resolution, proposing
to refer the whole subject of the New Jersey case
TO the Committee on elections-,chen it shaHbe ap-
pointed.
MIR Wise's resolution is, however, in order