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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-16
COFEEE.

The use. or rather abuse, Of coffee, is
said to produce feverish heat, anxiety,
paIpitation, trembling, weakness of sight.
and predisposition 10 apoplexy- The
quantity and effects of coffee; 1'owerer'
differ according TO the manner in whichIt
is roasted. ii undone its virtues will not
be impaired, and its infusions, will load
and oprrcss the stomach; if it be over
done, its properties will be destroyed, 1t
will heat The body and act as an astrlngent.
Muss.ave and Pcrcival recommended iIts
use in asthma; indeed, most persons Ia
bouring under that distressing malady
seem to derive beneft from its use. The
principal Of coffee is the caffein, discover
cd by Robiquet, in the year 1921; and it
is to his active principle that i.s beneficial
or baneful effects can be attributed. Ke-
cent experiments tend to show that II is
possessed of powerful subrifugc virtues.
To obtain this result, raw coffee has been
usel. II gives 10 water grecn,sh nue.
and thus saturated has been called the cl-
trine of coffee. Grindel has used ahIs
preparation in the treatment Of intermit-
tent fcvers in the Russian hospital OF Dor
pat; he also administered the raw coffee
in powder. In eighty cases OF this fever,
scarcely any resisted the power of this
medicine, given in powder, decoclion,
or extract; but he seems to consider !he
later form the most efectual. From this
physicians observations, coffee may be-
come valuable addition 10 our materla
medica, and the homeopathic practitioners
maintain that they have employed it with
great success in various malidies.-Dr.
Miligen.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-16

walkin s:tIae strcets6 SalliIIo. Notwith-
Standing the noforiety sof these facts, the
authorities at Matamoras had the affon-
tery toscelebrate lhe great uictory with
every demonstration Of joy, by the ring
ing of bells and the firing Of cannon.-
o! shame, where is thy blush!
Canales, likewise, tpenetfated some dis
tance in the interior, with the intention
no doubt, Of acting the part of1 M6fano,
but as the foreigners that are with him,
had been previously apprised Of their
danger, it is believed they forcedhim TO
fall back upon the other side of the river,
where 1t is said they arrived in safety on
the 18th inst lsiasi
cannot conclude these remarks with
out adverting to the conduct OF the Tex
ian government with regard to the fitting
out the expedition in question. As long
as Canales, Molano, and Cardefas con-
Quoted themselves with propri6fy, 1T was
certainly The part of humanity 10 afford
them an ASYLUM and trea: them with the
respect and attention due to the unfortr-
nate in distress. But they should not
have been permitted to tamper with her
citizens and draw them off upon hazard
Gus enterFr:ze, the true character of.
which, was never thoroughly understood,
where they had no, knowledge of the Ian
guage of the people, and were equally
unacquainted with the topography of The
country. a.
Texas should-=be informed'-fhats--the
odium Of these successive incursions and
repeated defeats is placed altogether 10
her own account, and that the warIike re-
putation Of her valiant sons is SO far ques-
TONED by these people, that she must not
be surprised if Mexican army should ap-
pear before her capitol in less than ak
months. PHILO.
Oct 31st, 1S40.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-16

JOHN QUINCY ADAMs.-The Washing
ton correspondent Of the N. Y. Express,
says of this gentleman" Twelve years y
ago, he has banished by the fiat Of poPu-
lar Indignation, under the impression that
his administration was corrupt; and by
the promises of his SUCCESSORS ofa purer
one. The venerable old man now comes
TO Washington, admired and veneratcdb by
The whole People, with the gratitude Of
his country impressed upon his history,
and the stamp of condemnation written
on his successors''!! We give this quota
ton, strangesas it appears from the pen of
a genuine Whig, to o'shcw the consistcn.
cy Of the Party 10 which he belongs
.'Tpczre years ago. most of the lead
ing men of the present Wing party pro-
uounceh the administration of "the ven
cradle old man'' as corrupt. He now
'comes to Washington, admired and So
ncrn,ed," hy whom! The Wings. It
course. More recently, lin n5fact.9hn two
years ago. almos: all the VIII editors in
the Union were up in arms against Mr..
Adams. for his conduct on the Slave Qaes-
tion. Now, this Champion Of Abolition
is all of u sudden taken into favor, and
highly recommended, by Wing editors,
for the Sccretaryship Of State.
..G.i..; .- - Family Fsiter.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-16
STRENGTH OF IRON PILLARS:

AT The large meeting OF the Brltsh rs.
sociation in Glasgow, a paper was read
ty Mr.. Hodgkinson, describing series
of experiments made by him on the
strength ofiron pillars. Itappeared from
these, that pillar, square at the top and
bottom, is about three times as strong as
one round at the ends; that if the pillars
are not placed perfectly perpendicular, at
least two thirds of their strength is ioslt;
and that they arc one seventh stronger
when swelled in the middle, like the frus-
trum of cone, with the base in the GEN.
tire Of the pillar.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-16

A Dancing master was recently taken
np in Matches, for robbing fellow board
cr lie said he commenced By cheating
a printer, aud every thing rascally SEEM
ed 10 come easy 10 hi :.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

the poverty Of the prisoner. he woud be allow
ed to escape the punishment Of fnsihai would
have been inflicted on him IL he hso ptopeny.
Mr.. Potter thought the court coridered IL a
most heiDeus crime, aud we shoud consider
the magnitude OF The offence. We have 40
evidence from which We could na infer that
his reformation was only TO get out: We ought
TO consider III, feelings Of the bsr,ayed rsls-
tions Of the deceased; he thought Inn a dan
eerOus man, and we ought not 10 st so dan
gerous example 10 evil doen.
Mr. Il. Hazard thought that The effect Of
the argument Of the gentleman from Glouces-
ter, Was that the court thought. thai after the
man has been imprisoned the who.time limit
ed by law; that they could surrepti iou,ly i'm
prison the man longer; he should tnink the
csnrt corrupt IL they acted on that pincris.
Mr. hrwell said that the position which Mr..
Hazard had o'erfhrown was his own not that
stated by him. The statute in this :ase is pc
culisr; the language Of the statuts 10 regard TO
manslsughter differed from that upon other
crimes. and the fine IN that case wH intended
10 express the enormlty Of the sffenoe.
The house refused 10 postpone tie petition
The question upon granting the petition was
iaken aud lost.
The committee to report what rep,, were
necessary upon the State house At Newport.
was continued to The next session.
Voted that when the house sdjenrn they ad-
journ to meet at Newport on the fourah Mon
day Of June. and that all business remaining un-
finished be postponed TO next session, and that
al! officers Of annual appointment in whose
places sthers have not been appainled-
shall continue to hold their Offices until next
session.
Aad the General Assembly adjourned a,
o'clork
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13
DOinss in Congress.

Last week our summary Of Congressional
proceedings was brought down to the evening
OF Thursday. the 3Oth ult.
On Friday. the Mt. CARMEL (IlI1 railroad
bill vas taken up in the Senate and discussed
at length by Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Benton, and
made the order Of the day for Tuesday. The
Senate then adjourned until Monday.
In the HoUsK, the General Appropriation Bill
was passed by, 45 10 IS. Several private bills
we're passed, and the consideration Of the report
on the Bynum quarrel was postponed until Mon J.
day. to which time the House adjourned.
On Monday the General Appropriation Bill
was reported in the Senate by the COMMITTEES
OF Finance, with amendments. which were a.
dopied, and the bill read third time, and pass
ed. The principal amendment WAS TO strike
cut the S45, 900 for the second and third volumes
of,he Documentary History Of the Revolution
agreed to by 90 to g.
10 the House no business was transacted
Both Houses adjourned over till Thursday, in
order that the Halls might be cleaned, and put
in summer order.
On Thursday the Senate was engaged upon
the docket Of private bills, and adjourned over
till Monday.
The House, after short debate, concursd
10 the amendments made by the Senate in the
Civil and Diplomatic appropriation bill, and il
passed
On Friday and Saturday, Mr.. Ad,ns' bill tc
prevent and punish frauds on the Revenue wa,
under dlscu in Commitree of the Whole
but no question was taken upon it.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

TUE SLAVE TRApE.--Two American vessel,
Of war were on tho African coast by the last sc-
counts, VIZ the brig Dolphin and schr. Gram
Pus. The former was at Sierra Leone Goth OF
March; bound down the coast. Asschooner
rom New Orleans, name not mentioned, was in
charge of the GramPus, having been captured
by British cruiser. She wa. TO be brous 2 ht to
the United States for trial. Captain Lovett, OF
the Brig James HAY, which arrived at n. York
on Friday, states that during the six weeks he
lay at Sierra Leone. eight OF teO fine briss and
schoooers were taken. brought into port, and
condemned. Among them were the schrs. Asp
and LAX, both from Havana, with outward car
goes.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13
NEW YORK TOWN ELECTIONS.
The complete rrsult-Csmpsrsd with last Fall.
FOrRTEE.N' Democratic mGjOrHy or Toens
Democratic mel Gain, SIITI-THREE
TOU.N,S siucr last fall.

3
We are at length enabled 10 give TO our rcs-
dsn complete returns Of the recent town cleo
tions in this state. with such corrections as haya
been furnished by letters and Information from
reliable sources. received siuc. the publication
OF our table OF the 9th ulI. We believe tho
table TO be altogether correct, both IN its results
for the last fall aad for The present spring, ex-
cept so far as we have relied upon the statements
Of the Evening Journal, which We have done in
a few instances.
The result then is. what it has not been for
two or three years past, Democratic majority
Of towns Of fourteen. aud Democratic gain
since last fall, OF sixty three towns.
Such is one OF the proofs Of Harrison en-
thusiasm' in this state. The " hard cider" sf-
forts may deceive the intslli geut people OF some
other state I've do not believe it, but here, re-
ly upon it, neither the "prairies are on fire."
nor will the electors be bamboozled by the des-
perate buffoonery Of the "Iog cabin" srections
on the city psvsmepts. or the empty pretensisos
Of the aiistocracy TO a sudden regard for such
as occupy the humble but eontehied aud com
Portable dwellings Of our hardy democratic yeo-
msnry. With all the game Of blustsr and mock
enthusiasm" Harrison aud hard cider song,
-. log cabin Advocates, ,"--pistoriaI deyicc-
ribbons, and plated button badges, and other
federal gsvea~s-snd the preservation Of their
candidate "a the hands OF keepers. lest be shall
aro~ an opinion upon some Of the important
questions Of the day, sad Ihss deprive himself
o. 'he supposed imPortsst advantage, over the
frank aud open aroral Of the democratic e,asi-
daie-~nh ali this. the test is. federal loss and
den9eraiie gam VI siaty.thrss io~ n. since last
iail, when their majority vas only 5000.
Again ~e assure our democratic friends
ihroushei the slate. that ine result OF the ia~u
eleeiions indicate the returning strength OF the
Democracy, and the certain victory they val
achieve IN Notsmber. if they pursue Their sue
eesses Nth uuIsn. 4 eordisl zeal, and thoropeh
'ctg tg5niystinr.--t tilr-p Hrrr'.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

A-hig paper in Pennsylvania says. if the
committee appointed by Harr,ou to answer his
letters and conceal his opinions. have written the
letter published in the os~sgo Palladium. they
are set Of impudsut aud ipdiscreet JACk-
ASSES. What mus, the people think Of q
candidate isr tn. high Office OF President. who
could commit his opinions to tho keeping o.
such a committee . Boston Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

MR PIckrSs.--The Charleston Courier
say, that b. W. Piekens, Who returned home
from Washington, short time since, iu order
to recruit his strepgth, continues so iudi.pssed
as to render his return to Congress this session
uncertain; and that he has written letter to
the Speaker OF the House. advising the appoint
meut OF a Chairman OF The Comnttes on For
sien Relations 10 his place
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

PRoPHEcY.-Ths Taunton Democrat,
publishes a letter from a gentleman now at
Washington. in which the followin. prediction
is made -
Mr.. Van Buren will receive a larger eIec-
torsl vote thar was ever given in a contested o.
lection, and Harrison will get the smallest op-
position vote that the federalists have cast since
they run Pinckney against Madison. Put BY
this letter and refer to it in March next, and
see how it will then compare with results"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

Court Marlidl-Ths court martial on Com
modere Elliot convened at PhilsdeIphia en- the
4th inst. The members we're all present. Al.
ter the organization IL was determined TO pro-
eesd to the trial Of Lisutss,nt Charles II. Ne
Blair, OF the Baltimore station. on charges pre-.
rsrr.d .ssiu.t him hy Com. Ballard.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

The RicHnoND DEFAULTEs. The Vicks-
burg Sentinel Of the 23d 'ay.-Dabney. the alb
sconding teller Of the Bank Of Virginia, passed
Great Western, having either bought or char
tered the boat to enable him more rapidly to es-
cape the pursuit Of justice. The Bank Of Vir-
ginia has offered $4,000 reward. in addition to
the 5000 offered by the Governor for his cap
ture.
The Diana left Vicksburg two hours and a
half bsfors the Great Western, and both boats
were close together near the Red Church, put
ting on all steam. The Great Western passed
down without stopping at Vicksburg or Match
ez
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

WtGber Erira0riinay.-we had snov ..
noush here on Saturday last, May 9ih to have
made good sleighins II 1t had not melted almost
as fast as It fell. 1t made Rhod, look some
what White about the hedges; aud afforded a
pretty contrast With the bright green Garnet
which cove" her held'. Some heap. 10 bye.
places remained undi.olted on Susd,y.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13
From the Globe.

In relation 10 the Vice Presidency, the
chairman Of the committee on nominating. MIR.
Clay, oi Alabama. reported that as some Of the
States had nominated different candidates, and
as sotne were not represented in the Conven-
ton, the eommtee had thought it most ad-
'Issbie that no nomipstIoo should be made BY
the Convention. but that the Democratic party
OF each State should decide tor itself. This
decision by the committee, he observed, was
the result of harmony, concession, and self.
saerIhes. IL was carrying out the Democratic
principle oil e'sry thing Tor measures, and moth
ing for men. The delegations from the State,
who were IN favor of nomination, and some
Vt them were instructed. declared tueir perfect
~iii.uguess 10 ssqu,esos 10 the will Of the ma
jority. IN short, the utmost good feeling and
harmony prevailed. In the rour,e Of the dis,
eu,s'on winch took place, 1 observed that all
the Delegates who addressed the meeting
svinsed the strongest assurance OF tho success
OF the Democratic party ueNt November The
sprrit aud eonideues they displayed. was evi-
deotly the result Of firm asd settlsd eon,ic-
ton OF their strength in their respective States
asd the result Of their comparing sotes togeth-
sr was, that the party throughout the Usion is
gaming strength, notwithstanding all the noisy
elsmor' OF the Bank party.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13
RH0DE-ISlAND REPUBLICAN.
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1910.
FOR PRESIDENT
MARTIN VAN BUREN,
NEwYoRK.

A letter fIom Mr. FoRsYTn having been pub
lished in the Globe Of Saturday last, in which he
declines being considered candidate for the Vice
Presidency, and expresses the wish that his name
may not be used in the contest, we have reluctant
ly withdrawn IT, and shall leave its place vacant
for The nrescnIl
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

THE NEW YoRK PLANET, is the title of an
excellent daily journal. the publication of which
was commenced in New York last week by
Msssrs. Kellogg, Shermae " Co.
The PLANET advocates with zeal and ability
the doctrines Of the Democratic party. and on
that account we hope it may receive the liberal
support which it merits but we feel more
particular interest in its success because il has
been got up by an association Of practical prn-
ters. one of whom, Mr.. George Sherman. is a
native Of Newport. The price of the daily pa
per is only one cent, and Of the weekly, three
cents. or 81 so year, Both are very neat. and
handsome sheets. and present a great deal Of
reading for little money. Any Of our friend,
who desire TO take New York weekly demo
cratic paper will do well 10 subscribe for The
Planet. II is not all filed with political mat
ter but presents an agreeable variety Of miscel-
Isneous reading, which evinces much taste in its
selection.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

O. leather valise, containing sundry ar
ticles Of clothing, with lion skin out side coat.
found on the Long wharf in Nesport, i. sdver-
,lsed in the Providence Journal of yesterday.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

is Harrison 0t've '-Hs was very old and in
firm when nominated, and he may be dead and
buried and hence, perhaps the appointment of
a committee to answer all question, addressed
10 him. forihe purpose of keeping the fact secret
until after the election No msiter--he is a.
good candidate for the opposition dead as alive.
Boston Post.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13
THEAncApE Lorrr,Y Huu.us.-Mr. Lou

THEAncApE LorTEsr HUnsus.-Mr. Lou
" schmidt. ooe OF the managers, advsuises 10
,he Ne" Orleans papers. that owing ios "num-
oef o. un'orseen and unfssorable cireums,snees.'
ne mas been compelled to abandon the further
prosecution oi The Lottery 10 which he was en-
gagged For the infOrmsrion Of the public. he
deems IL proper to state. that he is now preoar.
ing ipii statement Of the situation OF the Lot
terry and the necessary srangsmen,s TO effect
an equitable distribution Of the proceeds Of the
sale Of the tickets"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

Do ye then, oh all We foreie eners Of other
nations look up with awe 10 The Great Emper-
or. and as you receive his feolishy tender and
unbounded goodness in permitting you to con
tlnue your commercial intercourse as Of old.
know that, in order to preserve in safety your
persons and properties. ye must reverently OBJ
serve the laws and prohibitions! II ye dare,
however clandes'inely to give ear to the indus
trious counsels Of the English, or convey up
the goods brough, on in their ships. or dispose
of the said goods for them. the moment that
such clandestine proceeding is discovered will
your crime be visited with the severest punish
ment, We shall also duly memorialize the
Emperor that the trade Of the said offending
uation be in like manner put = stop TO What
'hen will your after repentance avail you p
Let every one trembls aud obey Do not op-
pose A special proc Iamation Taoukwanx.
18th wear. l2lh moon, lst day. Canton, 5is
January, 1870.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

IMPORTANT FROM CHINA BLOCKADE or
CASros.-Ths Levant from Canton arrived at
Philadelphia on Monday, with a full cargo OF
teas, silks, &s. bringing dates to the 18th jan
uary. The British Admiral had officially an
nounced his intention to blockade the port on
the 18th January. He had found new excuse
for this step n,he fact that the Chinese had cap
rured an Englishman belonging TO one of the
merchant ships, and refused TO give him up
The blockade is declared to be on this account.
The Celestial Emperor, through his Vicsroy
Lin, has issued variety of procIamations, man
iiestoes. etc, showing his determination to pun
ish the " barbarians" for their insolenes. We
make Que or two extracts iu order to give our
readers specimen Of his Pompeus bslderdash.
Ordering hnnors TO the officers who command
ed the war junks, in the late engagement, he
says -
For this Numbering attack on English
ships by the Admiral Kwan. let him receive tho
title Of Pa too loo. and for stnadng forward in
the battle he is deserving the highest commen-
dation."
NV dynasty soothes and tranquilzes the out
side barbarans, and my favor flows most wide.
The said foreigners do not know gratitude. but
on the contrary are like the bird that gnorantly
pecks the hand that feeds il. They are crook
ed; | am straight; this both Chinese and
foreigners kno~ these foreigners themselves
have produced and completed this business
how then can they be p;ied
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

The Providence Herald Of Thursday last,
contains the following well mertted compimsn-
tary notice of our Artillery Company.
THE NEWPORT ARTILLERY.
This ancient and respectable corps. at pres
ent under command Of Col. Swan. performed
the escort duty. yesterday. at Ne~por. They
appeared with full ranks. and presented fine
soldierly appearance. The corps is composed
Of young men Of spirit and enterprise, and their
drill and evolutons would not dscredit any vol
unteer military body we know of. The young
men Of this State, members of chartered com
panies, in the present degraded situation OF our
militia, are entitled TO all praise for their efforts
to sustain their respective corps, and should re
ceive from our Legislature substantial proofs
that they duly appreciate their efforts.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

We Of the Heavenly Dynasty cherished
these foreigners from afar with the utmost
kindness and bensvolence. but these said for
egners know moi how to feel grateful They,
on the other hand. act the part Of the snflial
she bird, (Which attacks and tries to destroy the
mother so soon as hatched)-thst they are in
the wrong. and we in the right, is fact known
alike TO those of the inner land and TO those
from beyond the seas Since then, these said
(English) foreigners. by their own act. put
themselves ou, of the pale of the laws, uha,
occasion is there for us to feel any sorrow OF
regret about them!
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13
FkIpAr, MAY slh.


Petition Of n. +. Coal Mining Company,
for amendment Of charter. was taken up, and
continued TO June.
Mr. Stead offered a resolution. closing a
commission on the Burrillvills Bank. and
burning the bills. The rule was suspended
and the act passed.
resolution passed for the payment Of the
salary OF tho acting Governor for the year past,
four hundred dslsrs.
Resolution passed for the payment Of the
commissioners OF Buuill,ills Bank.
ACT reducing number OF street commission.
ers in Newport. was passed.
Mr.. J. II. Clarke, from the Commits. 70 Al.
ter tho Court House 10 Pro,ideucs ,ouoty.
said that the committee had taken into ra..,d'
eraiisn ths enlargement Of the Ceur, Uou,a.
he submitted some plans, carrying the south
front 80 feet further west the work eonId bs
done for $4,000. lie said the Historical Seo;e.