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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

Tux FRoSTiEE.-The Bangor Wing give.
an account of the information obtained by two
young men sent by Gov. Fairfield 10 Lake
Iemiscousta for the purpose OF sscerfsining
the operations Of the British. The works there
are on larger scale than had been previously
supposed. being about four hundred feet long
snd three hundred wide. with bssions and
breast works twenty feet high from the bottom
OF the ditch. In their opinion. those works are
more extensive. and offer greater resistance
than s6y others of the kisd in New England.
with perhaps the exception Of those at New port
The Boston Time remarks that thi, stale
ment corresponds with that rerenrly made by
Geu. Varnum Of Portland aud taken in con-
nection with the recent arrival OF British troops
a, St. Johns puts more imposing aspect on
the boundary difficulty than it has heretofore
worn. 10 connection with this, the note OF
preparation is sounded along the whole frontier
line. Naval and military preparations are max
ing q, St. Johns on Lake Champlain, ard we
learn that the Notifications at Rouse's Point,
built BY our government, but afterwards found
to be within the Canadian jurisdiction, are 10 bs
put 10 complete state of repair forthwith. A
Buffalo paper states that the British have COM
menced the building Of two steam frigatss, al
Chippewa. below that city. under the superin-
tendance Of an agent from England. We learn
also. from the Detroit papers that the barracks
nearly opposite that city. are nearly completed
for the accommodation Of two thousand men !;
with block houses. stsckade and batteries, suf.
fcient 10 batter down the city whenever her
Majesty's troops may think proper.
The Times says:
Such are only few of the notes of alarm
that are continually in eur ears aud yet they
awaken on the part Of our government on cor
responding effort They show that the British
government regards the result of nrgoc Ia,ion as
at least doubtful; and so long as our attitude of
defence or Invasion is weaka itself compared
with theirs, how can we expect that they
will be actuated by spirit of compromise or
reconciliation. The whole history of the world
shows that the best way of obtaining national
Justice. is TO show an ability to take il. Great
Britain is now holding out TO us "au iron hand
beneath velvet glove" Let US show our abll-
lty TO grasp that hand, covered or uncouered!"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
PERZEC LECTURE.

o. ROBERT RANTOUL, JR., Esq. Of
Boston, has accepted the invitation given him
by portion Of the Democratic citizens of this
town and county, to deliver lecture upon ht
Currency Of The country. and upon The Indepen-
dent Sub Treasury Bill, and will appear before
them on FRIDAY EVENING next, at hall
past 8 o'clock. at the State House.
The citizens generally are invited to attend.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04


Wesre pleased TO hear again from ..P. c.
Of Rheda." and as his production refers 10
the present time, We give it an immediate in
senion. What is said. however. about the
suns shining brigh, and clear, must be under
stood asa poetic license, for we have seen
precious little sunshine lately.
FOR THE r.. I. REPrBLIcAS.
THE SPRING.
Here S the Spring, the Spring, the green, green
Spring,
And here 3 her earliest garland
Here S The pioneer bird, on its light light wing,
Come 10 usher the Spring TO OUR ISLAND
Here S the dawn Of March. bushing fair in tn
East,
As the spirit that orders the rear =
Farewell cries old Winter away in the West,
And the sun shines on all bright and clear
Welcome Spring welcome Spring in thy green
mantle clad.
We hail thee with hearty good cheer;
We sing with the Swallow-our notes are as glad
With the Croeus we smile through a tear
The green, green Spring is the morning Of youth
That ends in the Summer moons smile;
ne light. light wing tells of Joy, forsoo,h.
And this garland of beauty the while.
welcome Spring welcome Spring! the green.
green Spring
And welcome her earliest garland;
Welcome pioneer bird, on the light, light wing,
That ushers the Spring TO OUR ISLAND.
i. Cs"~s~ OF RHoDh.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
YOUNG MEMS CONVENTION.

The Convention Of Young Men on Wednes
day last, was composed of good men and true
Although the travelling was in its worst state
over one thousand assembled at Washington
Hall, and passed the spirited resolutions which
occupy SO large portion Of our paper.
The eloquent remarks Of gentlemen from va
rious parts Of the State, and their assurances OF
great and increasing changes in every section,
afford conclusive proof that the true spiri is a.
broad. The same spirit which has operated in
Tennessee, Indiana, Mass. aud throus hout the
Union, is al work here. The immutable aud
eternal truths OF democracy. its benevolent and
sound principles pervads the State. and the
Young Men have resolved that Connection
shall be redeemed.
The whole proceeding WAS the voluntary and
spontaneous feeling OF the heart. There was
no aiming at effort. The young men were not
hired TO come. nor were their expenses paid,
nor were there sny raree-sho~s to impose upon
the preJudices or passions. They came un-
prompted and they came with spirit. More
than one thousand of the hard handed, honest
hearted, true democrats, assembled TO EXPRESS
their opinions, TO Interchange views and feel
ings, and TO resolve to carry the election io A =
prIl IL Was glorious assemblase. Reason,
justice aud truth, called them together. and
their calm deliberations and firm determination
shows that they are emphstically freemrp-
democratic treemen.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

All who attended the examinations at the end
OF the winter terms. syeak highly of the Public
Schools; which are without doubt the best IN
town. The girls schools. in particular, are un-
excep,ionable probably superior to any ever
kept in Newport. 1t is beautiful to behold the
love and confidence with which the teacher and
pupils regard each other. Such a state Of
things must lead 10 the moral as well as the
mental improvement of the rising generation.
People OF Newport, your schools are at present
in fine. prosperous state, and will continue to
improve as long as you continue to take live
ly interest in them. Do not let them suffer for
small consideration.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
THOMAS w. DORR, !
JOHN s. HARRIS. |
HAIL M. SlSSON, !
JOSEPH S. BLIVEN, /
DUTEE J. PEARCE,
Providence. Feb. %. 1910.
State
Comuiltee.

GT We hope iba, every man who desire.
to be informed Of the truth, and 10 form his
owp judgmsn, on the important subjects to be
explained, will 60 and hear Mr.. Rantours lee
ture on Friday evening. DO net allow poli,i
cal or party prejudiees to keep you away no
man Is so wise but be may receive some light.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
The OBSERVATIONS OF SPECTATOR.

A ConET.-The Thomaston Me Recorder,
OF the Goth observes :-'' For q number of even
Ings past, comet has been seen by many oi
our citizens. 1t first appears in the northeas,
tern horizon. 1t has quite a brilliant appear.
aDce. flashes up occasionally, and has no tail
Its movement is eastward. 1t may be csnsid
er'd by some as ominous of war; from the fact
Of its appearing in the direction OF the Aroos-
took territory"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

0T"A very large Democratic meeting was
held in New York city on Tuesday Of last
week, al which resolutions were unanimously
ton of Mr.. Van Buren and Col Johnson; but
avowing a determination TO submit their wish
es and partalties to the patriotism and wisdom
of the Democratic National Convention 10 be
holden in May next
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

We rejoice that we are able to announce that
the embargo laid upon travel to and from thus
plsc. is about TO be removed. The Riehsond.
under the command Of Capt. I. A. RICHARD
SON, is to commence her trips TO New York to-
morrow |: and We hope and trust that she will
ro,e meet with liberal patronage.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

o. Cosmetics and other articles " m anufac-
tered by the celebrated DR.. FRANCIS GOU-
RAUD, OFF Pars, and Vice Consul of Newport"
are advertised in Bennets Herald of the 2eth
ut., and subsequently. to be had at 67 Walker
street, New York.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
RHODE ISLAND COAL.

The new Company incorporated by the Gen.
Assembly at its last session for mining purposes.
have commenced operations on the North part
Of X. Island. We have made trial Of some Of
the coal which has been raised from the shaft
now opened, and have seen, and conversed
with. number Of other persons, who have
done the same. We have burned the coal for
three days; and have found it superior, to our
way Of thinking, to any other Anthracite we
have ever used.
Those who have tried it, besides us. and with
whom We have eonvesed, express the same
opinion of it.
The specimens There was toni sent up and
burned in this city. were remarkably pure.
They burned freely. gave out a great quantity
Of heat aud left. as FAR as We have notieed, no
residuum Of slate or eindes. This coal, once
ignited. should be burned with moderats
draft, as experience will show; and when peo-
pie shall have become acquainted with its use.
il will mouopolze our ms-ket, aud save hun.
dreds of thousands of dollars per sunum to the
State.-Pror. Herald.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

From TExAs.-Galveston papers to the sth
OF February, have been received at New Or
leans.
The Congress Of Texas has passed the Cher
iokse Land BiIl-the bill to raise the minimum
price of lands to one dollar per aere.-,bs bill
to suppress Gambling and Doelfng.-ihe
bill, 10 charter the city Of Galveston anew
the bill, to provide board Of six land
Comni.sioners to examine into land titles and
eer,ihestes.-snd the important bills, to estab-
lsh uniform impost Of duty Of Is per cent
ad ,slorem. Oh all articles except spiriiuous H.
quors. and to abolish the bonding system. and
substitute therefor. cash duties and the ware
house system. The Csusres, vas shortly e1-
peeted TO adjourn.
Judge Lipseonb has been ,prointei sscr..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

= ''''' . '0''' f"s t tUs ., I6IV.
lou will perceive by the EseurRrs Of this
week, that the Federalists are determined on
the old proverb. psaceably IT they can. but
ioieiby II they must" But with all ,heir
granny ca'ae sho,cs. as at Indianapolis. they
can Here' come h Old grandmama Harrison
oannei avail them any thing. though greater
eNsf'ions are making Ia this State than ever oe :
ssirsd before. The Federslisrs are epdeavor.
ine 10 impose upon the more honest and un.
suspeeung part Of the community. BY telling
them that Gen. Harrison is nov advoeatiur the
prneip'es OF Gen. Jackson. but that Mr.. Van
Bsien has de'iaied from those prime iplssi [!
lbs Kind OF srgumsDt, on the part Of the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

tsry Of State.
A remarkable cave had been discovered near
Austin which has received the name Of the
Devils Cave. The Texan man OF w.rColorado.
commanded by Commodore Moore, came into
Galveston Bay on the sth instant.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
CONNECTICUT.

The Hartford Times gives the following
cheering account Of the prospects in tha, State,
as evinced by the Young Meas Convention,
recently held at Hartford.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04
INDIANA AND KENTUCKY

The following extract from letter. giving
good accounts OF the spirit prevailing in the a.
bo's states, We find in the Globe of ,hs Goth
ult. Ii is dated
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
NOTICE.


WILL be let out to the lowest bidder OH
Saturday the Goth inst. the following articles
for the use of the Western Lunatic Hospital.
to wit -
200 barrels of FAMILY FLOUR, to be
delivered in such quantities, and at sucl,
times as may be designated by the Court of
Directors, or their agent, to be paid for az
delivered.
$4,000 pounds of PORK, well fattencd on
corn, the hogs to weigh not less than 1876, nor
more than IT'S pounds, to be delivered be-
tween the LIST and Goth December.
$500 pounds BEEF, we'll fattened on corn,
the bullock not 10 weigh less than six humid
red pounds, not to be delivered before the 5th
December, unless Sooner directed.
300 bushels OATS, to be delivered IA re-
CURED by the agent of the Court of Directors.
300 cords SEASONED WOOD, to be de-
livered as required by the agent of the Cour.
of Directors.
IL tons HAY, to be delivered as required
by the agent.
None Of the above articles except the flour,
Will be paid for before the 18th or last of jan
uary next.
S. NJ. WOODWARD, agent
of the Court of Directors, w. L. III.
September IL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24

Nm old one.-A friend informed us yester-
day that a few days since he had an Infer
view, in Frederick county, Md, with an old
black woman, stolen in Africa with her child
IAN infant,) and brought to this country, and
purchased by gentleman upon his removal
from Virginia to this State, which, according
to the papers in the possession Of the family,
was in 1888. She says her child was bern
when she was l3 years old, and very soon af-
ter It's birth she was stolen and 6sought "a
way. She has lived to see the fifth genera
ton OF her descendants. and is now about l 5
years OF age. She walked, one year ago, be-
tween two and three miles TO see her mistress.
who was sick--and during the last summer
worked in her little garden. She was SER
want in the family of a MIR. Johnson, living
in Frederick county, Md, and now resides
near the Point of Rocks in that county,
Clipper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
OBITUARY..

DIED, On the 18th inst. Mr.. JOHN SElG,
son of Mr.. Paul Seig, Of this county.
DIED, On Friday morning the 18th inst,
GEORGE ELDRIDGE, son Of VIM. Lockridge,
Esq. of Bath, aged 5 years and months.
In Lynchburg, on the 18th, Mrs. PAuL,NA
DANIEL. widow of Judge VIM. Daniel.
On the same evening, in the same place,
Maj. MAURICE III. GARLAND.
DIED, on the It'll inst. AT the residence
OF Mr.. John Bush, in Augusta County, Miss
MARGARET McMULLEN, aged 81 years.
Judge Richard f. Parker, OF the Court Of
Appeals, died at his residence in Clarke Co.
on the 9th inst. of pulmonary consumption,
after long and severe illness.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
For tie Spectator.

DEERFiELD, VA. Sept. 18th, l84O
Capt. Harper-Dear Sir IL notice in YOUR
paper ofthis morning, (I7th,l the name orc.
5. Lange, on the Van Buren, Committee of
Vigilance, for Augusta.-I know of no other
person in this County by the namo of LANCE
put cur iamiiy-and all my brothers have
long since come out for Gen'l. Harrison.-I
have never determined what / will dol
think then, that must be the person intend
ed; but if so, they have made ii mistake,
(Which 1t is not probable if had given my
name that would make.) of G. S. in place
OF w. HI never authorized any person to
place my name there. have often said that
i will not vote for Van Buren,, nor have
said that would vote for Gen. Harrison but
if / vote at all ] will for Gen. III. You will
please then strike my name from the list, if it
is intended for me, and obige your friend
WILLIAM III. LANCE.
p. 81 have been lately married, and
would dislike TO be called of in time of peace
from my family, which will be the case am
afraid if Van is elected.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
THE SHEEP SPEECH.

We have seen nothing cooler, in its way,
Than paragraph, in the last Enquirer, reiter-
ating the charge upon the Wing ofpresenting
''garbled'' extracts Of Mr.. VAN BuReN's Tariff
speech in Albany, inlS27. The Wing lately
published this speech entire, and dared the
Enquirer to copy it. The Enquirer refuses,
but yet talks of the Wing garbling. The
llPpecanoe Club. No /. had better try TO get
II inserted as an advertisement. Who knows
but the Enquirer might, at last. be twitted in
to committing an act of desperation, and pub
lish it, as it did poINsETr's details. with the
testy and brief comment, .smuch good NAV it
do the gs.''-.frenu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
TRUST sAEE,

BY virtue of deed of trust, executed to
the subscriber on the 18th day of September,
1889, by John Nebergall. and duly recorded
In the office of the County Court of Augusta
for purposes therein mentioned, will sell
on the premises, to the highest bidder, for
cash, on the 18th day of October next,
ONE SHOP & LOT OF GROUND,
containing one-third Of an Acre, in the viii
lage of Spring-hill, known by No. 5. Also,
ONE OTHER LOT in said village, known
by No. 10, and containing one-third of AN A:
ere of ground.
The title to this property is believed to bs
good-but acting as trustee, will only con:
vey such title as have.
c. JOHNSON, Jr., Trustee.
Sept 81
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
NOTICE..

FOR the last two years, and upwards, nv
labonrs, as deputy Clerk in the Circuit Supe-
rior Court ofLaw and C.hancery for the Couns
ty of Augusta, have been so constant as to
prevent my giving that attention TO the OF.
hce OF Commissioner of said Court which
was necessary to give entire satislaction.-I
hope, however, that this may not be the case
In future. With these remarks l return my
most hearty thanks TO those who have en-
couraged me, and ask continuation of their
friendly manifestations for nv welfare. NV
business and my business alone, shall occupy
my whole time, unmingled by politicks, or
any other consideration.
J. B. WATTS, C. C. S. C. l.. &C.
September IL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24

We ask the editor of the Enquirer if. when
he published it in the Enquirer Of Eth Nov.
1912, ne believed s'tst. that a coalition
does exist between Mr.. De Witt Clinton and
the Federal party. 2ndy, that the basis of
this coalition were two declarations made by
Mr.. Clinton, the first to certain number of
Federaists (of whom G. Morris was one,)
that all conneXionbetween him (Mr. De Witt
Clinton and the Democratic party had ceas-
ell, and would not again be renewed; and
the other, if elected President, he (Mr. Gin
TONI would put an end to the war in twenty
four hours. The article is entitled s.New
York Coalition" and taken from the Ma
tional Intelligencer.
If he did believe the assertions of the arti-
Gle, how can he now support Mr.. Van Buren,
who advocated the election of De Witt Clin-
ton ?-Erederichsburg .Gyeno.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24

change. Numerous failures occurred, and
the stocks fell seriously.
The most important item Of news though
Is an attempted revolution in France. Prince
Louis NAPOLEON, who had been residing in
England some time previous, chartered a
British steamer, ostenSibly for an excursion
OF pleasure along the British coast. In this
steamer, it appears, he embarked with fifty-
SIX followers, eight horses, and two carriages.
In the Thames, on the 30th July, and reached
the coast of France, off Wimiroux, about three
miles from Boulogne, on 9th August. Here
the whole company landed, in uniform, some
as general officers, others as lancers and pri-
vatc soldiers, with the number s'IO'' paint
cd on their hats; that being the number of
the regiment which at Strasburg had former
ly identified itself in the cause of Louis Nap
oleon. Among those landed are the names
of Gen. MoNruoLoN, Col. VAUDREY, Col
PArQuIN, and Col. DELABoRDn. They
marched into Boulogne, shouting "Vive
l'Empereur," and endeavored, without sue
cess it appears, to enlist the garrison, the Of
fcers of which, running in among the SOL
ders shouting '.Vive lie Roi,'' turned the
scale against Napoleon; who, finding the
soldiers iukewarm. retreated pfecipitatey to-
wards the port, and embarked in a small boat
with so many of his followers as to cause its
upsetting. The steamer was taken possess
sion ofby the custom-louse officers, who, on
bringing her into port, fortunately for the
FRINGE, found him clinging TO buoy in the
harbor, almost exhausted. Several Of his
followers were wounded, it is said, in the wa
ter, and sank TO rise no more; and in two
hours after the landing was effected, the grea-
ter part were either prisoners in the citadel,
shot, or dispersed. A French General, who
was captured, was Stated to have died of his
wounds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
l;-Peoplc of Augusta See What vour

~ People of Augusta See what your
friends expect Of you!
~ AMULTirUDINoUs DELEGATIoN.-The
Wings of Augusta County (neXt to Loudcun
the largest as well as the strongest Wing
county in the State,) have resolved them
selves into one vast delegation to the Con-
venton Of the 9Th Oct. Only portion Of
them Of course will come; but it will no
doubt be the largest of all the delegations
We shall be right glad to shake the manly
hands of our brethren of the Valley, and see
their lusty gallant forms marching along our
streets.--Riehm,on d Compiler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24

OF the Union, stands abreas, with, if not in
advance ofany other temporal desire that per-
v ,: my bosom. My zeal in the great POI
iitical contest now waging in the country had
gotten so completely the possession Of Inc, as
to render me unfit for almost every kind ofbu-
siness. Every day proved this fact TO me,
ana saw that unless i changed my course or
'aid politicks aside, would possibly involve
myself IN difficulties from which would be
unable to eNtrlcate myself for years to come.
Yours, &c.
]. b. WATTS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-24
ssoyal Parrish & Co.
RICHMOND, VA.

AVE just received and offer for sale on
accommodating terms, for cash, or to
punctual customers on the usual time, the fol-
lowing articles
SO lids St Croix p. r. and N. O.
Sugars.
300 bags Coffee: Java, Laguira and
Rio.
800 kgs Nails, assorted.
20 lids West India Molasses.
80 bbls n. y. Molasscs.
20 boxes Loaf Sugar.
10 packages Teas Gunpowder and
Imperial
90 boxes Soaps.
SO ~ Candies.
so SxlO Glass.
% lOXl2 "
10 bags Pepper
" Spice.
{" Ginger.
3 bis Alum.
10 Copperas.
seroons Indigo.
200 bags Shot
SO kegs Gunpowder.
1000 lbs Bar Lead
10 half pipes old French Brandy.
20 Is " Imitation do.
10 IBIS old Apple Brandy.
3 Peach do.
SO {" N. +. Rum.
10 :" n. O. do.
10 =" C. Gin.
9 puncheons old Jamaica Rum.
40 bbls Malaga Wine.
90 SO S. M. do.
20 (" French Madeira do
10 g old MADEIRA.
30 boxes do. do.
80 I" Muscat Wine.
l pipe Anderson's domestic Wine
vintage Of 1895.
10 boxes Starch.
30 50 Tobacco.
10000 lbs Western Bacon.
eco bbls Clipt Ilerrings.
l5Ton Iron assorted.
10000 lbs Cotton Yarn at Factory pri-
500 Sacks Liverpool Salt.
$50 g Ground Alum do.
SO Cases Hats assorted.
100 g Shoes and Boots.
With variety of other articles too tedious
o enumerate.-Country merchants and 9TH
rs are invited to call before purchasing.
Sept 2i-4t