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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02


MORE TROUBLE IN PxosPEcT.-The N
York Commercial Advertiser of Saturday
says:-" We have private information from
the North, to the effect that preparations are
making for another at,emp, upon Lower
Canada, from the Vermont frontier.
We understand that some ,hlrty or forty
foreigners, CT devant mil;tanes, have passed
through Albany on their way to the from
tier: that considerable body of Canadians
aud Americans is organized, and only wait
ing for leaders and favorable moment, &c
We are informed also that Mackenzie
hes gone westward, with some others, 10
Try and get up another invasion there, and
that Wolfred Nelson. Bouchette, and some
others have started from the Vernon. From.
tier.
We give this information as it comes to
us-somewhat doubling, yet not altogether
incredulous. One thing we can add, how
ever, for the information of parties interest
ed. The authorities in both the Conadas
ure kept well advised at all that is done and
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

From the Washington Globe Of Thursday night.
CoNGREss.-The Federalists in the House
have begun the work Of speaking about
every thing and doing nothing, so as eff
fectually TO blockade oil legislation by a
wordy war; Mr.. WISE led off in a speech
about enquiry into the defalcations, which
took a whole days session, running into
tie night, in which he seemed to consider
oil attempts at this short session to give the
people knowledge ofthe character of The
defslca,ions and the defauhers impossible.
The truth is, the inquiry will expose the
parlisans Of Whiggery and its course Of OBJ
struclion, rs the guilty cause Of oil the de-
predations on The public funds; hence the
attempt to keep off inves,igaiion.-
Yesterday, MIR. Bell opened the budget
of annual calumny in the COMMITTEES of the
Whole on the Message, and, ss there eau
be no previous question to bring the debate
TO an cnd there, we may expect that the OPP
postum will endeavor To speak away the
two months yet to come Of the session, so
that no definite action may be had ON the
measures recommended by the President to
protect the public treasure, and settle the
vcxed question, with which The enemies OF
the government still seek TO keep alive Po-
lilical disseasion in the ranks Of the Re-
publicans, aud in the ead produce eonfu-
sion aud auarcby throughout the country.
This day was consumed by Mr.. Pren,iss
of Mississippi, in a speech abou, msiters
and things having not the leas, reference to
the business before Congress When we
heard him, he was discoursing about some
body from Kentucky appointed 10 office as
a recard. !, was subject Of terrible ana
thema-a dreadful offcnce-because the
man was a Democrat. lf the man had
been an enemy to the people, and, there
fore deserving no station under their Gov
ernment, Of course the sppoin,men, would
have been no rerord, and, therefore, IL
would have been perfectly proper.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02
LATE FROM EUROPE.

An arrival at New York brings new.
from London to the 18th November. The
accounts are devoid Of much interest, but
we copy few items.
!" Russian Affairs occupy a considerable
portion of The attention Of the British pub
lie. The Standard" of the 18th, says:
"lt is said, tina, in the pIenitude of his
arrogance, the autocrat has presumed to
threaten q war with Turkey, should that
power ratify the treaty lately signed with
England. Such a threat admits Of 70 se-
cond Interpretation. 1t is a plain deeiara-
fion Of rar against England, and whether
the Ottoman Porte how To the menace or
submit, England must prepare at once, and
upon scale commensurate Nth her rank
and the importance Of the objects in peril,
TO rindioote her insuifed honor. Prompt
and extensive preparation will probably
avert a war; but even If the madness of the
Court of 81. Petersbursh, and its vain reli-
ance upon the O'Counellites and Canadian
rebels, render the Calamity inevitable the
contest will be brief. inexpensive, aud, on
our side, successful, in the exact proportion
Of the prsmp,nude and extent Of prepara-
ton. Economy at the commencement Of
such struggle. 10 the most insane prodig-
ali,y in the end"
Trade Of all kinds is revivine in Europe.
Money matters are much easier in London
than they have been for some time past
The large orders to be supplied have forced
the eo,,en spinners to yield to the holders.
Corn has receded slightly, bat was expect.
ed to advance shortly in an -quivnlen, ratio.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02
pm the New York Evening Post of Saturday
FROM HARRISBURG. '

In the Pennsy lvanin Senate, on the Goth
instant, Mr.. Wsgner, one ofthe two whiy
candidates from The county Of Philadelphia,
who had no business in the Senate, tender
ed his resignation, His associate. Mr..
Hanna, sent letter to the Committee by
whom his right 10 a seat is to he le,ermin-
ed, informing Them that he shall proceed no
further III vindicatiDg his pretensions before
them, and that he has desired his counsel ia
withdraw his attendance on the committee.
His reason is, That the Senate, by their res
olu,ion recognizing the Hopkins House OF
Representatives have already prejndged the
case.
The National Gazette says that the death
of Senator Cassat is believed To have been
caused by the intense excitement of the de-
bate in which lie took part the day previous.
A letter in the Phlladelphia Exchange
books, dated Harrisburg, December 9th,
says:
Nineteen members Of Mr.. Cunning
hams House appeared in their seats this
morning and took the usual qualifications.
Mr.. Hopkins resigned his seat as Speaker,
and was reelected Immediately by those
present; he receiving 81 votes the bal
lance were divided between Mr.. Spacklnan,
Cunningham, Smith, of Franklin, and
Crabb. The funeral Of Mr.. Cassat will
take place to-day nj IL o'clock nj. after
which both Houses will re-assemble to re-
ceive the Message Of the Governor and
transact other business"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

ExiRAoRpINARY FAcULrY.-There is in
~he Philadelphia Institution for the Blind q
pupil named Barrss. who has the unac-
countahle faculty of computation so rapid
ly that you may Nsk him what was any
day of any past year, or what will be any
If years TO come, and he answers you will
perfect accuracy, almost Immediately. Fol
instance. you say, well, what day wa.
2Oih 1T January, IS30l" lie tells you in.
stantiy. you ask. "What day will be
the 9Th Of February, 1899 p again he an.
swers at once. In fact, you can ask him
no question which be will not promptly and
correctly answer. And yet this boy never
had the least instruction m mathematics
to bring out his faculty. When he entered
the Pennsylvania institution he was re.
garded ~ almost an idiot; he was deform.
ed, being drawn down by the negligence
with which he bad been permitted Cor years
TO 81, in the corner by The Greside in u state
Of absolute vacuity Of mind. BY the excel.
Ienee of PHYSICAL culture, he is now nearly
erect and BY the combined efforts of the
bsnevolent leaders, he has also been aston
isl""gly imprsvet-in his mental powers.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

GEN. JACKSON has written letter TO the
editor Of the I" Louisville Advertiser" con-
uadicting :he repor, that he had connection
with the Ex-collector Of New York in as
sisting the Texans. The Ex-Presdeni
'nys:-- ...-... .........
I" In oil my correspondence on tile sub
ject of Texan affairs, private or public, and
in all my intercourse with our citizens, no
human being can find any authority for the
allegation that l ever countenanced any
step or proceeding inconsistent with our
treaty relations TO Mexico, or with the
peaceful character of our Republic.
Your obedient servant,
ANDREW JACKSON"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

Hop Mormon Preacher tried fo unN
on the ,cater, and ho,o he got " sucked in.n
Some time ago, IN a town in western N.
York, where the Mormon delusion had
made numerous converts, the disciples we're
summoned TO assemble in n wild place, cir
cnmjacent to pond, on the water of which
gifted elder announced that he should
walk and preach. The believers notified
their doubling friends, and great thing,
were anticipated. But it seems there were
a few wicked Lainanltes, who secretly set
themselves TO make mischief Choosing
their opportunity, just before the appointed
day of miracles, they aseertained by means
of raft, that the pond to be traversed was
extremely shallow "A thin sheet of water
covering a common, swamp mire. THIS
mire was found to be of a consistency near.
ly strong enough, except within n small
eentral space, to sustain the weight Of a
man. They soon discovered line Of
plank laid IN particular direction complete
ly across the pond, sunk about four inches
under the surface of the water. These were
so fastened down, and locked together, and
so dsubed with mud as to be quite imper-
ceplible from the neighboring declivte..
They resolved on preventing the miracles
by saving the concealed bridge in pieces,
Just where it crossed the deepest and most
dangerous part Of the pond. This was,
done, and every thing left apparently as
they found it. The expected day arrived,
the congregation placed themselves in an
smphitheare on the surrounding slopes.
AMI the preacher appea cd at the edge of
the water. Presently he raised his stentor-
ian voice, and rs he passed his invisible
bridge with a step apparently unearlhly,
taught and warned the people. An ears
were open, and every eve sirnined from, KS
socket with astonishment. Bot alas lust
as the miracle worker seemed to have
wrough; consiction nf his divine power in
the wondering hearts If The multitude, he
stepped upon one Of the detached pieces Of
plank, sailed sideways, and Instantly
plunged, fooniering aud sinking in the |
wa,ery mire. The mingling sIu'eks, screams
and shouts uf The spectators, all IN rush
of commo,ion. were appalling. The scene
was inde.erihsble. Even those VIII" had
spoiled the miracle we're filed with horror,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

Captain Eli Davis, of the schooner Hen
ry Comerdon of Philadelphia, who was so
fortunate ns to rescue thirty persons wreck
ed in the unfortunate Pulaski steamer, re-
turns his thanks to those individuals who
have already contributed to him TO less
than 5000, by which he has been enabled
to purchase part of small vessel on his
own account.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

Sir Allan McNabb, and two or three 9TH
er persons, in Canada, who were concerned
III the outrage committed upon the steam
boat Caroline, at Schlosser, last winter, have,
IT is said, been assassinated, and other per-
sons concerned have received letters warn
them that they are marked for destruction, D,
probably by some Of those who sustained
injuries in that outrage.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1899.

Our subscribers will please accept our
bes, wishes for their health, happiness and
prosperity throughout the new era which
has just commenced. May they be able TO
look back at its termination and say, it has
truly beea a happy year.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

The steamboats, have all stopped run
ming, on this route, TO and from New Y ork,
aud will not probably resume their trips be-
fore the first of March. The S,onington
route has boats yet running daily, bHt VI
understand that the fare has been raised TO
eight dollars.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02
From The Philadelphia Penn,ytraniqn.

Important from Harrisburg /!
THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS
TRIUMPHANT--DOw OF THE
RUMP, AND RECOGNITION OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
We have received the subjoined impor-
tant and gratifying intelligence from Har-
risburg, announcing that the Senate, by Il
vote Of IL To l6, have recognized the true
House of Representatives.
The decision Of the SeDate is a tardy,
but Just and overwhelming condemnation Of
the conspirators, headed by Stevens on one
hand and Penrose on the other, aud its eff
feet is by no means weakened by the fact
that it comes from their own political friends
The democratic members Of the House
have earned for themselves immortal honor
by their patient courage and resolution.
They have gained a truly glori"us victory
over desperate faction, aud will receive
the warm congratulalion Of every true re-
publican.
HARRIsBURG, DEC. 25ib, 1888.
Dear Sir-The long agony is over and
the commonwealth is restored to peace and
safety. The House of Representative. in
which Mr.. Hopkins is Speaker, was recog-
nized by the Senate as the legitimate one.
This was no doubt brought about mainly
by the eIertions Of Mr.. Strohm, Senator of
Lancaster, who spoke after the legislature
convened of the iniquiious attempt to cheat
the representatives. Of the county of Phila-
del phia out of their seats. Great praise is
due however, to the whole six opposition
Senators for their honorable and noble
stand in defence Of justice and tho welfare
of the State. The first step taken in this
matter, which seemed to be sanctioned by
all the opposition members of both Houses
when they first met, was TO our minds 50
hagrantly wrong and REASONABLE that we no
doubt felt disposed to condemn all who par
ticipa,ed IN its consummation but we
should recollect that the opposition pres, so
studiously concealed from their readers the
true state of the election IN the county of
Philadelphia that many honest men were
completely deceived. This know was The
case with those members Of the legislature
who have since SO nobly repndiated those
""o ""'o ocee"eu 'heHi, ann attempted 10
violate the constitution and the laws of the
state. Other members are convinced Of the
same truth, but party ties aud pride of opin-
ion prevent Them from retracing their steps
1t is to be hoped, now tEat the foul conspir-
ncy is entirely broken up, they will all re-
turn to their duty.
The whole force of the party venom was
poured out upon the six Senators of the
party who voted with the democrats. They
sustained themselves well, and never was
more fully displayed the superiority of hon
ssty over dishonesty, than Was this day ex-
hIblted in the Senate of PenGsyI yIvrnia.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

o. As the presen, is lbs particular pc
nod at which the practice Of presenting
presents prevails, we presume TO pray that
our proiractive patron. will pros'p,iy pre-
sent to us poor printers the petty pittsnce
which they have pretermitted 10 pay punc-
tually
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

U. s. Senator from Indiann.-On the
18th instant, after four days bHlloling, Al
bert $. White, Esq, Representative in Con-
gress from the Lafayette District, Indiana,
was elected Senator to Congress, to fill the
place oft Hon. John Upton.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

How this boy makes his exact computa-
ton of time is rot known but i, is certain
that he goes by some mathemsiical rule OF
hi, own.-Phiiadeiphia Herald.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02


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MEXICO AND FRANcE.-The New Orleans
Bulletin has the following speculations on
the last news from Mexico:
The report of the refusal by the Govern
ment OF Mexico to ratify the articles Of cap
nulation signed by General RIncon and Adj
miral Baudin, before Vera Cruz, has excl
ted general asionisliment and regret. Ma
ny indeed doubt the truth of the runor. for
the reason that it ascribes to the Mexican
Government n course of couduct entirely a,
war with the Interests of the country, an {,
which could only be suggested m moment
OF blind obstinacy and infatuation. Mexi-
co lis no match for France in war, and must
fall sacrifice TO the overwhelming superi-
ority of her enemy, after brief struggle
To provoke war with SO powerful foe.
would be an act of insanity in the rulers O,
Mexico, and unless some foreign nation in
tcrposes, the entire subjugaton of that State
would be the result ;ind perseverance, in n
policy SO rash, and frnught with results tha
can scarcely be anticipated though all
calculations may fail, that are predcaed on
me movements of people like the M.x;
cans. Their imbccility is only surpn s.e,
by their pride and Ignorance. The .,,
mass labor under The deIusion that the ..ss
leans are the most powerful and op,,,,ni
nation on the earth and it was NOT up,i.
the defeat of Santa Anna, at San Jacip,e 1
that their invincIbllny began to be doub,.d
ihe Texans have done much to remov.
'his popular error, but it still fingers among
The lower classes, aud will exercise no reub,
an Influence among the measures ,h,
Government. An homage to this , ilent
nin'uation, in all probability, has led tn
refusal To ra,iiy The capitalization of G,ler. 1
kincon. The Government were ap2, hen.
sI'e of popular tumult should the rat
ny stiPulaiions that were esteemed hu 1,ilia
ting to the national dignity of NJ yico.
Hence, to sustain themselves III public est;
nation, The Administration party mnv ,aye
been forced to adopt line of policy bic
Their own Judgment condemned AS rui ou.
10 The country. IL is to he hoped, however,
that there is no serious intention Ia n, rs,
we're ~ tins stubborn resistance against IN
French claims. The refusal is probabI,
thrown out as n mere bravado, 10 amuse
poPulace very jealous of the national honor.
and Will be revoked so soon as The exci,e.
ment is quoted, and the public mind psci-
fed. Probably the next news will be the
payment of the indemnify claimed, and the
adjustment of all existing difficulties between
France and Mexico.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

GEN. CAss NOT DkFAuLTEs.-The
Globe Of Friday contrudic,s the rumeurs
respecting the deficiencies of our Minister
to France, aud says, Ave are authorized
from the War Office to state, that tho ac-
counts of Governor Cass with the depart
men, are balanced to farlhing, and ths,
there is no, the sligh,es, shadow Of doubt in
regard to the fairness and squsreuess Of oil
his accounts with the Government"
MICHIGAN ELrcTioN.-The Detroi, Free
Press give. The official result Of the late c.
lection in Michigan for members Of Con-
Grcss. The vote stood for .-
Crary, (Dem.) 1880
Wells, (Fed.) 5000
?6l
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

The steam ship Royal William was ad-
vertised to sail from Liverpool on the 10th
ult., and Of course her immediate arrival
may be looked for.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02

O. The GENERAL ASSEMBLY will NEE
in Providence on Monday next.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-02
LATEST FROM MEXICO.

On the 3Oth ult. n songuinary battle too.
place at Tampico, between the adherents f,
the government and lis troops, and the fed.
eraistS, commanded by Gen. Urea, il,
which the former were defeated, with the
loss of 500 men killed and wounded. A.
mong the prisoners taken by the federal
lists, was Gen. Piedra, the commander of
the government troops, who was shot i'm
mediately after his capture.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-05
Hhie .7ppcals 10 The InpracticaJIes.
Republican appeal to the Conservatives.

RrpnUtran .1pPcM 10 He toRScFTHIcfS.
The Petersburg Intcligencer (Whig) makes an issue
for the Impractcables in the following terms "The
Impracticables must choose between Mr.. Rves-an cx
punrcr and an encmy to the Administration; and Judge
Mason, or Mr. McDowe-an expunger and friend to
the Administration. Such being the alternative, we
appeal to them reasonable men, protesting TO belong
to the Wing party say which branch they should take
Let them remember that thorough-going Wing can
nat be eIrrted-that election must be made and that
that election must result in choice of C0scrrat,re,
or Jealous partizan of the Administration, TO which
they opposed.
The Impractcablcs are independent Citizens; and
mnst decide for themselves. But respectfully ask
the p Intelligcncer whether it possibly shut its
ewes to the present state of the Wing party There is
new element of the calculation, which, salts
fed from all the signs of the times is destined to have
an important bearing upon the future state OF parties
Some of the Impracticabes arc State Rights men,
who have common constitutional principles with the
friends of the Administrations; who with them, Will
rallv on the great "Republican Democratic State
Rights doctrines of Virginia of '9e.-They are OPP
posed TO the porentous measures Of the Wings, Ma
tonal Bank, National Tariff, National Internal I'm
proyements- emanating as they do from lattudnous
construction of the Constitution. On these broad
grounds many of them will support Martin Van Buren,
in opposition to the nominee of the Harrisburg Conven-
ton he he who he may for, whoever be their candI-
date he is the Wing candidate; the atitudinous can
didate; the candidate of the Clay School He will
not be of the State Rights School Against such can.
didate all the Republicans of Virginia will rally to
man. and we arc grossly mistaken, if the voice Of
the Republican Representatives of Virginia will not be
immediately and powerfully pronounced against any
such nomination We shall be grossly deceived also
if the State Rights Wings will not come out iron
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-05
I1;,I NnIF INNES RIVER LAND FOR SALE-WII

VALE ABLE JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE-Ni be-
bidder, the premises the 9Th day {"
December next fair the fair day thereafter
der the the late r. H. Edwards, decd that beautiful and
sided This farm lies five miles below Slrry Court House
and Immediately River, which there Is beaulu
about 100 OF land the soil o! wI
lis well adauted 10 growth Of oats coilun palma christi
-fUuS Of the urabr land has been lnarct
aud is now in rapid Of Improvement TIC Earl on tls
farm Of immense quantity ana very
i as good aps the State, having considerable guam
with it, There IL very Valuable
rrs mill of stones, stream whch mas never
r knnn 10 fail under droa.htS attached TO the
farm and will he a with Alsoa valuable marsh from when
uantes of hay annually. The Improvements on
the and very Valuable 10 WIZ large anu
rommodis dwelling house, with four rooms and large passage
on the hou Kitchens houses barns stables, daS, an
ice house. apple and cider houses all framed ana III eooa repairs
and every thing dis.ng brandy convenient TO
large ape and peach orchard There also good new LOG
houses sufficient for the accommodation OF large family OF ne
Al the same time and place will be offered for sale another plan
belonging estate, containing about 6 acres !"
land lying the Ocrdani swamp about eight miles from Low
Point public landing the above county, I'M, pace mas an
abundance of excellent mari easy OF access ana Woso'y
dwelling house, &C., &c.
the time and place will be sold oil the crops on he
plantations Consisting several hundred barrels Oh corn
the fodder &C. hogs and Sheep hne team o.
and of handsome, we'll broke carriage HORSES eod
carriage plantation utensils The title the land nd
putable.
TErNs-Fo Manor plantation ne-fourh Of the purchase
money required caSthc balance in three equal annual
bonds and approved security with
deed of trust property for the property credit
months allowed for all sums Slo the purchaser
cvin. bond approved security before removing the properly
WIN. f. Is. RUFFIN
Executor Of X. II. Ednards decd