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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
August Town Meeting.

The semi-annual election Of representatives
in the General Assembly took place throughout
This State yesterday.
A, the meeting in this town Henry y.
CsASsToN, Esq, presided.
Asher Robins, Esq, was reelected first Rep.
resen,atiye in the Assembly without opposition.
Benz. Hazard, Esq, having declined a re.elec-
uon, Messrs n. Y. Cranson, r. X. Randolph,
and Geo. q. King were successfully re elected
sso without opposition. For fllh Representa-
tive Mr.. Geo. Bowen was nominated for re eec.
IIou, and Mr.. Charles Lawton in opposition, and
she vote being taken by ballot resulted,
For Bowen l42,
For Lawton II,
and Mr.. Bowen was declared 10 be reelected.
Messrs Charles Lawton, VIM. n. Crandall
and Joseph II. Perry were then nominated for
sixth Representative, but Messrs. Lawron and
Perry declined, and Mr.. Crandal was elected
MUNICIPAL.
me npcCIdu eouuuistee appointed at the June
meeting 10 devise some definite mode of action
relative 70 the Beach and Marsh and to en-
VI 'ic bVdCU ipsa, S~C'' uIhut
their report.
They recommend that fence be put up on
'be highest part of the beach To divide the
Beach lrom the Marsh Estate that the Marsh
when ienced 10 will let for $50 per year; tina,
The fence will tend to preserve The Beach, by
caichng the sand which would otherwise blow
over into t!ie pond; and estimate the cost OF
putting up the fence a, 5000.
They also recommend regulations relative
10 the caring of sand and gravel of the beach
10 the encroac chnents on the beach road; and
the immediate repair Of The termination of said
Josd
The first recommendation caused long dis
cussion, and the report, excepting the last re-
cnmmendaton, was finally recomnitted for u
more particular statement Of the rights of the
Town and the cost of the proposed improve
iuents.
The Street Commissioned was directed TO
repair the termination of the road, and S400
was appropriated for tha, purpose.
The Street Commissioner was also directed
TO prosecute all persons who had carried of
sand or gravel from tie beach, contrary TO law.
The meeting then adjourned to 3 O'Clock T..
NJ; and want Of room compels us 10 defer the
publication Of the afternoon proceedings until
next week.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

was a sad situation. Loving MIS- morton 50
,.nasrIy. she was panied 10 the soul by the
y;,har.waI Of all manifestation Of affection for
her: she strove by every charm in her pow
rr. 10 bring back ihe looks and tones of other
DAYS, and lhough she often succeeded the pres
ence Of Mera1ith seemed instantly TO destroy
every new created feeling, and cold looks and
colder words came in their place. II Is true
these we've not often directed TO her, bnt when
they were, Meradirh met them with severity
Of rc,oft, an overwhelming and contempluous
scorn of manner and language that irritafed
nrs. Morton almost TO madness. in this he
uas much TO blame he never had or would
uonciliale his aunt, and he scarcely made an
effort TO conceal how much he dispised her.
His Indignation was honest, but not much gov
erned by the dictates of prudence.
To be Continued.1
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
4" An Eloquent Record"

Gvu HARats0s horn of am aTistocfahc idmlly,
educa ed un,ef ihe care OF Robert sloIfis, ihroush
iamiiy patronage received an appointment W u'e
standing army, when only nine'soh ears Z" age
and there nbibed those high toned leGsfai pfihei-
pl.s which have shoue cOnspicuonsy III almost
every act OF his life down To the present hay' .
In 1893 he was chosen delegate to Congress lie
was a warm x jealous supporter Vi the ALIEN AND
sEpIrIoE LAWS of the elder Adams, ana OF ah 'ne
measures OF his administration while ia Congress
Ia 1901, he was appointed Governor 81 ihuaha,
On the l7th September. l5OI he approves rm y. a,1
SLAVERY for fines and costs lie also appfo'ed
of and signed law Furnishing with WHiPPlND, 10
the full measure Of TiIiRrY-NiNE LASHLo'
with double seryiiude 10 time, any attempt o lhe
unfortunate victim 10 escape from his i9nOmihiOhs
bondage.
IN 1907. he approved OF. and .ignel a law; re,
ducing unnaturalized FOREIGNERS to level
with MULATOES aud NEGROES ia respect to
civil rights
In 1907, he signed law providing FOR property
qualification for voter by which no AMLhlCAN
CITIZEN. unlesS be should have acquired ! II I
ACRES or LAND, Tree iIom incnnibianee' co"id
eIuDy the nesinabie and most sacred rShl ol lfee-
men lie rirht Of choosing their public servants
H. 1911 lie entered the army, aud continued ~
command until 1913 when he resigned lhs coui-
mission IN THE MIDST OF THE WAR, aud
rellred to hs farm al North Bend The lllnsiTions
JACKSON was appointed IN hl' place anu coSeu
the war IN a blaze of glory at New orleans
I'm lslO. he was elected a member Of the Ono
Senate. and AGAIN voted for law SELLING
WHITE MEN INTO SLAVERY for fires n
| costs.
Ia 1927, he was appointed Minister to C"lambIa
in go he was recalled for improper interference
with the affairs Of that government
! One i, IN more, and the record Is complete.
In 1870 he is presented as a candidae Tor the sui
| fIages the American people by the combined lac
iio,S of Hartford Convention Federalism. Abolition
ism and Anli-masoury IN the North, and the slave
holding aristocracy of the SOuth: Lest hs shoGld
as the head aud Representative OF the party, comm
them IN favor of against any particular principles
by frankly responding 10 The inquiries OF his ieio"
citizens, committee has been appointed to answe
those inquiries, and see that he make no decara
ton Of his principles for the public eye j. they how
ever point the acts OF his past life. and declare 10
hm, that in these respects his opinions HhVi
! UNDERGONE NO CHANGE"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
10 the People of the Town of
Newport.

You have, ior so many years in succession.
rhoseo me one of your representatives TO the
General Assembly, that having now made np
iay mind not to be again candidate for thar
place, IL seems TO be proper that hou,d inform
YOU Of that intention. do not boast of having
gsred yop faiisiully: Tor 1t would ba to INV
shame ii had not.
| am afraid that cannot say have always
served YOU TO the best of my abilities, such as
they were; bot you have indulgently overloot-
ej NV deficiencies; and Tor whatever services
have reriarmed, the steady confidence wiih
rhich ,o- hs'. 80 lons horofsi re Is rry IN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
CHARLES HALE,
Fron The Ncic York Erg. Post.

An iuquiring whic' who is pleased TO write
that hc will give credit to any statement OF facts
We shall make, asks what grounds there are for
believing that the wings seek 10 carry the next
Presdrntial election by the aid OF foreign capi
tai. We have answered the question before,
bui have no objection TO resrate the reasons
which induce us To think, that the immense
sums OF money expended by the opposition are
drawn from external sources. The fact Is i'm
portani iu SO much ~ it determines. in some
respects, the character Of the present contest.
IL Is generally conceded that the anii-demo-
cratic party have undertakes the campaign with
more than their usual ardor, aud in the prose-
cutiou of their plans, have involved themselves
in a heavy expense. The building Of log cab
ins in every CITY snd tswn throug bout the
country. the subsdzng Of an army Of peripa-
ietic lecturers aud orators, the getting up OF
conventions, public meetings., parades aud cele-
brstions, the display Of trsnspsrencies aud bsu-
ners, and the publication aud distributions ci
parrisan speeches, 10 quarIHies ihs, exceed al.
that was before known, are things, which osu
only be DONE al an enormous cost, aud an cx.
rrndnurs OF money greatly sqrIassing ia amount
the SUNS usually contributed 10 the ordinary
purposes OF parry warfare. There seems, &C.
cordiugly. 10 have been 40 end 10 The prodigal-
ny Of the whigs, in their r.em9's 70 eerrrVl
ths l-ufs or tts rrcT's
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
Election ReiHrns.
From the Evep'g Post of MONDAY.

FROM Inc Is'eb IOtt OF MOnday'
ILLINoIs.--Reinrns from sixty nine counties
in this State show a Democratic majority illus
Gar of 4,0l3. Democratic gain siuce 1896.
1874; since 1883, 1855. The Legislature
stands in joint ballot, % minority for the Dem
ocrats.
MIssoURi.-in ihirfy-six counties the Dem
ocralic. majority is 39l5, which is gain for he
Democrats OF 2ill votes since The election held
in 938. Fourteen counties remain TO be heard
from, which will without doubt increase the
democratic majority IL 5000.
N0RTn CARoLIsA--The whig majority ia
this state will be about 1000, which is feder-
al gain Of 1000 on the Governors election IN
1886, and federal loss Of 10000, compared
with the Gogornor's election 10 1893.
ALAgAMA.-In the thirty eight counties that
have becu heard from, the democratic majority
is 4l03, shaving gain since 1896, Gf 1857
votes. Twelve counties remain TO be heard
from, which gave in 1896, Van Burrn major
ty of 1900 The democratic majoliry 10 the
State will be about SIX THOUSAND.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
NORTH EASTERN BOUNDARY.

The report of Colonel Nudge and Mr.. Feaih-
erstonhaugh, the Commissioners appointed hy
the British Government to survey the North
Eastern Boundary line bad jus, been published.
The Liverpool Times OF the 4lh inst. states Ihs;
the report is in favor of the British Govern.
mcut, and "renders it probable that by FAR the
greater portion Of The territory now claimed by
America US part of Maine, viii be declared to
belong TO the British Crown"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

The Two Norm CAROLINA SrNAroRs.-
The n. Y. Express states thai Messrs Blown
and Strange, of the L. $. Senate, did not re,
sign their seats previous TO the North Carolina
elections. The letter OF these two Senators G.
signing their seats was sent to the Governor,
when the law ard the constitution OF the State,
10 all cases, requires the resignation to be made
10 the Legislature. The Governor, therefore,
returned the letter to them. With his reasons
for no, receiving u,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

'HE WLsr lNbiA Ser,nRov -, is stated
Ia the Portland Advertiser OF Friday, on the
authority Of letter from an officer on board
the Levan. that the Macedonian, Le,ant aud
Erie arrived At EaspoH on the 10Th ard would
sail thence To Casline, Portland. Townsend.
PonoBih, Gloacesier, Pro'iuee,1vr. NEW.
PORT ard N.v Ycl
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
THIRD DlsTRlCT-pENNsyLyANIA

no nv - bNNS lsN ANA.
he Democratic Convention Unanimously
nominated Charles j. Ingerso as the Demo
e,"'ie candidate f1r Congress. The British
wings have nominated CSa,'rs Ns.lo. fs- 'hc
same cHcp
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
BENJAMIN HAZARD.
Aug. 81, 1870.

CENsus or .TyERToN.-The L. s, Mar.
shals Assistant, Mr.. Benjamin Manchester, en-
gagged 10 taking the census of Tiveron, has fur
niShcd the Fail River Patriot, with the follow.
n s,,t,.,;r. ,t A.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

The following extract from letter in the
n. Y. Evening Post, dated Mobile, Aug. IL,
shows that at the South as well as the North
the whig strength exists only 10 the sections of
the country where the electors are 100 much
the slaves of corporate power to give free en-
preston to their will; while every where the
strong holds Of republican liberty are amoug
the honest, hard working yeomanry who do
not look upon u state of labor us a state of dis
honor, and who spnrn Car from them the gilded
bubbles with which the ars,oeracy would
amuSo the people while they sap the foundations
Of freedom -
AN examination of the results Of this elco-
ton exhibits some Of the most striking moral
characteristics of the pending political struggle.
Wherever banks are strongest, aud bankrupt
ces most ',hundant, wherever debt rules The
hearts of drappoluted men, aud csliugushes
the love OF prnciple, of equal rights aud liberty,
wherever sordid passions Lave had their rio,ous
sway, and the people are suicrius updrr the
consequences, republicaui>m is We ,rnrd---
the present distress is the hole burden of com
plant. and whole masses Of men, wheel from
their pariy excuse themselves by their ueccs.
siiies. and consent To he willing dupcs to the
rroiuse aud inslnrcre promises Of party char
laians. But wherever s,nple habi,s PREVAIL
where industry is frugal aud corscientious,-
among the independent farmers and inccrrupti-
BILE yeomanry, the defections Of bank ridden
aud luxurious cities are more than made up.-
and democracy triumphs. Whiggery cannot
live in the pure mir Of The mountains, or among
the rural valleys where the strong handed aud
high-heartcd husbaudman tlls his soil and
looks with honest seorn on the devices TO live
without work, which form the subsiance of
whis politics."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

The St. Louis Argus Of the 9Th INST. says ::
The most eShIIiarug news flow in fom every
quarter. Never has the Democratic bone and
sinew of the land thrown forth It's masses with
such amazing breadth of front The voice. OF
the people booms along the rivers lii, an earth
quake otjoy. The generous spirit Of the yeo-
manry has kindled and lights up the land with
the fires of generous patriotism. Returns have
reached us from majority of river Counties of
Missouri and Illinois, and the Federal strength
has burst like bubble. Every wher, avictory
FOR the Democracy. SO far as heard from in
Missouri, we have reversed the Federal major
ity in four of their strongest couuties, Wash
iustou, jefferson, Warren, and old Pike have
repudiated the "pctticoat,' and elected full
democratic delegations, The federal majori-
ties have in each Of their strong holds been re-
duced and in the Democratic counties our ma
jori,cs have as uniformly increased
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

ILLINOIS.
From The Illinois Siate Register Of August e
BULLETIN NO. 3,

|" CHANGEm CHANGE - "CHANGE!"
This evenings mails bring further returns,
and furnish conclusive evidence that the Fed
eral cry Of change" has been fully verified.
We have changed the Senate from 4 Federal
majorify Of TO Democratic majority Of -.
The House Of Representatives has been chang
ed irom Federal majority Of to Democrat
ic majority Of at least 10, aud probably II. The
popular vote h.7 heen changed from inaj ajorjty
Of 900 to majority or a orr 1000 10 5000 for
Democracy Surely the cry is "c'0age."-
Since issuing Bulletin No. ., we have received
additional returns which show clear ga n IN the
popular vote oC 900 in the Counties named,
making 5000 gain in the popular vote since the
Governors election ia 1893. The counties to
be heard from will probably increase our ma
jorities or2000 votes.
From the Chicago Democrat, Aug. 10Th.
UNEXPECTED TRIUMPH IN ILLINOIS.
FEDERALISM ROUTED, HORSE FOOT AND DRAGooNs.
WE HAVE CARRIED THE SENATE,
HOUSE, AND A LARGE MAJORITY
OF THE POPULAR VOTE.
Up to the last mail, though the Wings con-
ceded To The Democracy A LARGE MA
JORITY IN THE SENATE AND POP-
ULAR VOTE, they claimed sufficient ma
ority in the House to give them n majority on
Joint ballot, aud were boastng If Their deter
mination to elect whc u. $. Senator. and a
whig Judge for this Circuit, and ais, to turn
out of office every person, however paltry II
might be, who did not support the Canal, atlas
whig, ticket at the recent election. But how
suddenly are their hopes blasted The last
mail assures us that THE HOUSE is OURS
ALSO Opi at o. members elected, we have
~, ana the counties to be heard from cannot
take a majority in the House from US.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

lMPRoMTU.-By ]. s. soldier Of the Rev
oluton, aud long a cnixen Of Rome, (N. y y on
hearing the Federalists call themselves Wings.
like the wings of SeUoHty-Sir.
But not ofhirty fur.
do not like their dirty tricks
But hate them more and moIe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

MAIZE NoMISATToNs.-Joseph G. Noyes OF
Eastport has been nominated for Congress by
The Wings of the Hancock and Washington
district, Mr. Lowell the present member, is the
democratic candidate.
The democratic party in The Oxford district
have nominated y. s. Litlle6eld, late a State
Senator, in place of V. ID. PARIS, The present
member of Congress from that district.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26
uLE TO r s.

HENRY BULL, of Newport.
JOHN D'WOLF, of Bristol.
JESSE HOWARD. Of Cranston.
THOMAS s. TAYLOR. of s. Kingstown.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

CENSUS or NoRTu pRovIprNcE.-Thc Prov
idence Herald reports the whole number OF in
habltants now to be 4207-in 1880, 33o3-in.
crease in the last 10 years. 90l
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

and Mr.. Bowen was declared 10 be reelected.
Messrs. Charles LawtoD, VIM. n. Crandall
and Joseph II. Perry were then nominated for
sixth Representative, but Mrssrs. Lawron and
Perry declined, and Mr.. Crandall was elected
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-08-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE.
BY T. s. ARTHUR.

a,If saw any reason in your objection
Nj. Howard, would net hesitate to com
My with your wishes, but as you have yet
given Rs none that seems to me to have any
weight, must decline subjeciing myself to
your humor, this morning; and call as In
tended, upon Mrs. Jervis."
s 4" am sorry, Emily, that an expressed
wish Of mine, should have SO liItlc influence
over you. There was a time" buthe
paused, and was silent.
Mr.. Howard, this is unkind. ! under
stand what You would have said. But le-
nember that a wife's affection is not proof
sgainst unreasonableness and mystery
X You tell me that you don't want me to visit
Ms. Jeryis this morning, and yet you as
sign no reason for your objection. | must
saw that, in this, you do not act towards me
with the lrankness a wife has right to ex-
Pect."
"It seems to me, Emily, that wife
should have so much confidence in her hus-
band, and SO much affection for hlm, as al
once to be willing, cheerlully, to comply
with an expressed wish, even though the
reason for desired action be not given. l.
of ceuise, have reason for asking you no
to visit Mrs. Jervs this morning-that rea
son do not wish now to give. Blu, vii
"a not urge you. see that have mscalcu
lated my Influence.
3 "You seem strangely moved this morn
ing: Henry" SAID his young and beautl IN
wife, who loved him with pure affection
x "This is the first time you have spoken s.
coldly aad SO unreasCnably to me. Wha
have done to forfeit your confidence
.Suely-" but her feelings, which had, sine
atH last cutting remark of her husband, bee
. struggling to overcome her assumed inaihal
ence now BECAME too strong for her, an
she burst into tears.
Her husband, who now saw that he ha
not approached her in the right way, wa
grievod at the effect his unexplained reques
urged in way that might be called unkinC
had produced upon ner. H3 soo'hed hC
agitated feelings in the kindest manner, sill
however, leaving untouched the main que
tion, the reason Of his disapproyal of h
visit to Mrs. Jervis.
But may not 60 to see my frier
Mrs. Jervis, Henry" said she with a smil
that was brighter from shining through h
still fearful eyes. " Say yes, dear, for
don't want to go against your will "
1t was sore trial for Henry Ho'
ard 10 say "no," to the loving and love
creature who stood looking him IN the ia
so exprctanhy. A momentary struggle {
sued, as powerful as it was brief, but rig
prevailed.
81 cannot say yes, love; thought won
almost sacrifice my life to make you ha
py. Bat leave you in perfect freedom
lie Kissed her glowing cheek, and left,
the next moment, for his counting ROOM.
Henry Howard was young mercha
IA but few years in business. lie was
of the clear headed school, and alwa
knew the exact state Of his affairs.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-08-08
OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT,
UpposirE ST. PAUL's CHURCH, MIN-sT.
HzS5EsyEs. sfsIsszz34
TERMS:

Ehe COLUIIBLA DEMOCRAT aciH be
pubEsbed cOery Saturday morning, al
iaTWO DOLLaRS per a5lau7o, pagabfe
haif ,oqriy IN cHUGpce, or I3co DoLaTs
Ffy Cents, If not paid 'Oithia the gear
NO s,bqcriptioo ,oiN 5e fokcn for a shorter
perioG Man sir months; nor Gny dtScon-
tinocace permitted, until all arrearageS
are dischGrged.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. not erceedjng a
square ,cW be conspicuoH8iy inserted al
Oee DoHar for the first three inserti0ns'
and TtcentyfUe cents for eOeGfy su08e'
gue,,t Insertion. B-57.4 liberal discount
male 10 those ooho aiUortise by the gear
s EET'TERS addressed on business, "luS
be post paid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

money saved from his hard earnings, as
nu paying for The stablin. of his horse nc
was observed To have a roll Of bills. Ev-
cry excrtion has been made by our city au-
Ihorities to fiud our the perpetrators Of the
horrible deed, but so far without success.
1t will be seen by an advertisement in
this mornings pnper that The Mayor has
offered reward of TWO hundred dollars
for the apprehension aud conviction of the
murderer and as ii description OF The horse
is given in The advertisement. 1T may le
the means of leading 10 his detection, We
would call attention to il.
We hope continued exerlions will be
made by our citizens and City Authorities,
10 find oul the murderer, for it would be Il
disgrace 10 our city, tina, deed 50 horrid
should lie conmitled in open day so near
our city, and the culprit go unpunished. ID.
New CoUon The first hale Of New
Cotton, received here this season, was yes
icr,lay handed at the warehouse Of hlessrs.
s. Kneeland g. Son, frcm the plana'Ion oi
Charles n. Beall, Esq, of Columbia
County. We did rot see sample of
This CoIon, bur understand, i. was Or
dinary.-ib.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
THE HON. E. j. BLACK.

This gentleman parlook of dinner
with his fellow citizens at the edge Of this
county aud Burke on Thursday last. Be
fore dinner he was loudly called on TO adj
dress the meeting, and did so to the salts
faction of all present, except few tiarrl-
son men, some ufwho had to acknowledge
that they were staggered in the belief OF
the rcctilude of their course in giving sup.
mort to Wm. II. Harrison in preference To
Martin Van Buren,.
He portrayed in strong light who
were our friends in the Congress ol the u
ui,ed States, and satisfied all that they
were not to he found in the ranks oil liar-
risor, lie dwet OIL the accusation against
him. that he had LETT the State Rights par.
", and proved conclusively that The re-
verse was the fact for he still found him
self opposed TO the latiludinous conslruc-
ton ofthe Constitution; opposed I'd Uni
ted States Bank; to a Protective Iarllt'
+. 80. -.-..,c..,- S-.: --' '-"--
with whom he formerly acted were now TO
be found in the ranks of a party who sup
porr all these odious and Anil Republican
measures. At this meeting there were
about 400 persons present.
On Saturday last he partook oil dim
ner with his friends in Richmond, and af-
Ter dinner delivered one of the best adj
dresses we have ever heard from HIM.
On this occasion there were between live
and six hundred persons prcsent-alI Of
whom, ,ha, paid particular attention to
his address. came away satisfied with the
correctness of his course while in Congress,
and the Justice of the cause in which he
is senbarked.-ConstitutiouaHSt.