The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-02-20
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ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT WESTERN.
The Steam ship Great Western arrived nj
New York on Saturday evening, in 10 days
and 6 hours from Bristol, which port she
left on the 2sth ult. She experienced very
severe weather and had a hoisterous pas
sage. She hrough, IO3 passengers and a
full freight of light goods.
Mr.. Hudson, bearer Of dispatches from
the British government to the British min
lister in Washington and Audubon, the
orniihologist, were among the passengers.
London papers the 26th ult, inclus i've,
have been received by her.
The Liverpool steamer was to leave on
The 9th of February. She had 40 pnssen-
gers engaged when The Great Western left.
! In England there is a tremendous ex-
element on the Corn Law Question, and
the London Times and some Of the Queens
Ministers have openly denounced the exis-
ling laws. The subject seems to have con-
vulsed the country from London to Edin.
burgh.
!
the total repeal Of these laws hnve been
held in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Manch-
ester, Edinburgh, and all the large towns,
attended by many members Of Parliamen,
and men Of wealth. All descriptions of
grain are rising in England.
The Duke of Wellington was sick and
not expected to lve--hc is 70 years old.
The prcke, ship Oxford had becn got Of
an! carried into dock. Her hull is said to
to bo us sound as bnfore she was wrecked.
Tha St. Andrew US well MS the Peunsyl-
vnnia will, it is thought, prove complete
wrecks the Lockwoods aud Brighton have
gone TO pieces.
The Protector, m Eas, India ship, from
London bound to Calcutta, was lost near
the port Of her destination. Out Of Us
persons on board only were saved
Capt. Marryatt. the well known author
of the naval novels, has accepted the COM
mana Of the Brazilian navy, rice Captain
s. Grcnfell, resigned.
Apprehensions OF n dcarth in France are
fearfully prevalent.
The grade of vice admiral has been con-
frrred on Renr-Admiral Bnv,lin, ms n re-
ward for his gallant conduct nt Vera Cruz.
| SERIOUS BOUNDARY TROUBLES.
| The Legislature Of Maine recently author
lied the employment Of an adequate force for
the purpose Of driving off and arestiDg the
trespassers OIL the public lands in the disputed
Territory. About one hundred and fifty men
were Immediately enlisted, and set off in sleds,
&c. under the direction Of the Sheriff Of the
County Of Penobscot, Hastings Stricklend,
and the Land Agent, Mr.. McIntire.
Information was received in Boston on Sat
urday, that Mr.. McIntre together with seven
men had been taken and committed to Frederick
ton Jail, by the British authorities. The excite
Inent in Maine was very great on the subject,
and serious difficulties likely grow out Of it.
The following from the Bangor Courier Ex-
tra' OF Thursday evening contains al! the intel
ligence received -
/ ErPress from h,e Aroostok. Capture Of die
/ Land agent Of Maine.-Hastings Strickland,
/ Esq. the sheriff Of this County, has passed
/ through this city on his way TO Augusta, hav-
/ ing left the Aroostook River. yesterday noon.
/ During his short stop here, we learn, that the
eNpc1iuOn TeacHtd tbc mouth OF the Little
! Madawsska, last Tuesday night and encamped
there. Mr.. Mclntire the Land Agent, with
Gustavus Cushmsn, Esq. Of this city, went
down the River few miles in company with
! EbeDezer Webster. Esq. Of Orono. and Mr..
Pilsbury Of this city. who we're engaged IN
clearing out tie Aroostook Falls and had moth.
ing TO DO with the expedition, and put up at
Mr.. Fitzerbert's, about 3 miles this side Of the
/ line. In the course of the night, an armed par
ty Of about 50 men came over from the Tobique
settlement and captured ali these persons and
took them over the line TO the ST. John River.
where il was understood they had about 300
men under arms. Ia the course Of the night.
the party encampod =, the mouth Of the little
Madawsska. we're sppfzei Of the capture Of
Mr. Mcintre. ans Immediately despatched four
men belonging. the Old Town company. to
rcconaoi,ac. VIC vcr- 1ls3 captured