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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23
J. q. SHAW.


NOTICE.
uDROPOSALS wl,be received o, the office Oft nc
Comnssary General Of Purchases 10 Phil.
adelp phla 10 furnish the following materials and nr.
,iclcs for tho United States Army FOR the year 1911
viz:
Blue cloth Ia wide. dyed in indigo and in the
Wool.
Sky Blue Twilld Cloth 6 IL wide
Unblcached Cotton Shrlihg, / wide.
Flannel of Cotton and Wool, I wide
Canton Flannel vide,
Unbesched Cotton Drlling. aud / wide.
Bleached do wide
Uniform Caps for Dr.. .oons, Artillery and infantry
Pompor- for Artillery and Infantry
Hair PIumes for Drngoons,
Bands aud Tas.es do.
higuleiiss for Artillery and Infantry.
Worsied Sashes, (crm.on and Yellow
Shoulder Straps for Arhlery aud Infantry.
do (brass) Dragons.
Epaule,iss, n. e. Staff, Artillery and Infantry.
Forage Caps,
Laced Booiees pairs.
Woolen Half Stockings
Leather Stocks.
Blankets, 6I fee, long 3 wide, weight lbs.
Horse Blankets, Blne 6 feet long. 81 feet wide
weight lbs.
Metal Cap Equipments for Dragons. Artillery
and lnisuuy.
Yelling Axes.
Hatcheis.
Wor.ted Binding aud Cord Of all kinds.
Common Tents,
Wall Tent. aud Flies.
Hospital Tents
(Ihs qusntty and number of these articles Will be
determined hereafter
CASKS and Cooperage for one year from April
rert
saddles complete, for Dragons.
Brides aud Msr,iugalcs.
Spurs aud
Le Iihsr IIsliers.
The whole are to be Of domestic manufactured
rnsterials. Patterns Of all tic required Noollens
aad Cotton Cloths and articles are deposited III the
CommI.saTy Generals Dihce ID thus ciiy Tor exam
nation. Samples Of any vi the Noo!len aud Cot,
ton Cloths Will be sent to any manufacturer on ap
pllcaton to tbi, office by mail aud such information
gwen ss may he desired. The Boo,ees a'e to be VI
eight sizes aud the Cap. OF iour sizes The sizes
aud proporiisns Of size. w be stated in the con-
tracts.
On the samples and patterns exhibited, the colt
tracts will be founded aud inspections made, and
no article wall he recsyed that s INTERIOR IN the
teral or 1orkmssship TO, Or that does no, CORES
pond IN every respect with, the pai'ern on which
a contract Is ioohdsd.
ire supplies are to be delivered at the United
States Arsenal near Phllsdelphis for inspection in
e.issl monthly portions and the contracts srs to bs
fulfilled on OF before the iSt day oiJuly. 1870.
The proposals. must be IN writing. sealed aud en-.
dorsed " Proposals." shd must reach tho Office OF
the Con,misssry General OF Purchases on or bsfore
the 18th day oI January. 1.4i. stcnrity viii be
required for the iul6lmeni Of contracts.
Comu,lsssfy Genersl's Office,
Philsds.. Dec. ". ici0 dec "a
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23
DirG.

In this town, on the 4th inst, Sarah daughter OF
Mr. James Simmons. aged Il months
In Providence, on "Wednesday evening last. Mrs.
Adeline Luther. wife OF Nj. Thomas Luther. in
the 3lSt year OF her age.
AT Savannah. Geo, on the 2Sh ult, Mrs. Ann
Gardner. VIE Of Mr.. John Gardner. formerly OF
this town.
On board ship RosSeau. of New Bedford, Sept
sh. MIR. Joseph Grinnell. of South Kings,own.
aged 2l wears.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23
MARINE Ni:NOGxNuA.

Arr a, Norfolk, Dec. 18Th, seh'r Reaper. Of Norh
hingdoWn, Mclaughlin. fOm Turks I,snd tor
Wic.tord "a distress, with loss Of ssil. botv ., Ks
.i.gios. Nc had been u days North Of Hs,icrss
NJ e. Gib'si'sf. s5jL Ult.. brg Confidence, Bat.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23

SHIPvsEek.-The seb'r GreebsberIy Holi. from
The Schgilsll, for tsrs port, With cargo Of Coal
Tor Robrn Stevens, vent ashore on the 10Th int
in LATHE Egg Harbor, and blged. The Captain
ssys the coal Is insured ia New York. lie has of-
fersi TIE vessel aud cargo for sale.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23

SHrPwRIcE The Schr Chickaiabut Of Scitn.
ate. MerrIu master, from Elizabeth Civ. NC.
with Corn iof Nsw Bedford, coosisued ~ -
Williams, went ashore the ST SIDE Vi Brenton $
Reel. at about : M, on Tuesday morning, in a
thick snow Storm. The Capt. ana crew have l,f,
her and arrived here. We are informed by Lieut..
Tracey, oi the Rev. Gutter Vigilsui, who passed
The Reef about O'clock. that he sent boat To her
but the sea sas breaking completely over the sch T.
which rendered 1t impossible for ihem to boaId
her II Is the OpIniVu VI Lieut. r.. that She would
90 10 piece, 10 a very lew hoprs.-Csp, Mefrilt.
does not know whether the Schr or cargo are 10.
sursd Or not.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23

MArcn R,cE.-Thc great race between
Gano and Boston, Tor $50, 600, -four mile heats,
came off on the 9th December, on the Laiay-
eiie course near Augusta, Ga. Al one, the
nags were brought out, and Gano made re-
narkably fine appearance, but MS limbs were
said TO be not in proper condition To sustain
the work necessary TO insure The victory. AT
half past one start was made and Boston had
the track and kept the lead abou, quarter Of
\ mile, when he was locked and passed by Gano,
which left him about thirty or forty feet IN the
rear. which distance he kept until the third
round when about two thirds OF which was
accomplished. il was lock and lock for about
forty or fifty yards, when Boston made an ef-
fort, and from ,ha, time, until the completion
of the fourth mile, he kept his distance. about
three lengths, aud won the race with ease
Gauu was then Withdrawn. II was an easy race
and the heat was run by Boston in miD. 81
seconds Baltimore American.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23

AsorHER SEIZURE BIT rBr BRirisH.-By
the brig Cipher, arrived yesterday from D W.
coast of Africa. we learn that another Ameiiean
vessel, a Salem brig. had been seized by a
British cruiser, on The grod dndless suspicion OF
being engaged in the slave trade. Ihe partic-
ulars so far as we have been enabled To gather
them. are these. The brig Tisrls, Capt Frye,
of Salem. - hile lying al Ambrlz. having her re
turn cargo on board. and about 10 sail for home.
was boarded and taken possession oi by order OF
the commander OF the British cruiser Water
Witch, and put in charge Of prize MASTER
The alleged pretence for the seizure was the
fact Ihat'a black boy, native Of the coast, was
in the service OF Capt Frye. on board the brig.
probably in the capacity OF cabin boy; moth
ing alarming. as it is very common for traders
to that coast. to employ natives on board Of
their vessels. The Tigris had been ordered to
New York in the charge of the prize master.
and would sail soon-the captain and crew re-
naming in the brig. The cargo was not dis
turbed. She had on board abont 1000 lbs.
of ivory. and quantity OF coffee.
The +. is owned by Robert okhouse. Esq.
one Of our most active merchants, who has
been extensively engaged in the African trade
for many wears. Capt. Frye is Young man.
native OF Salem, who formerly resided on the
coast for some years, and was on his FIRST voyage
as master. These pralIcal manifestations Of
the British cruisers seem 10 indicate an intention
10 drive the American traders from the coast,
and demand the immediate notice Of our Gov
eminent. Instances Of petty insolenee on the
part of John Bulls armed vessels towards the
Americans have been frequent on the coast,
aud ii every irivolus ptetext is 10 be made the
ground OF "A (orcible seizure and detention, II
will lead TO serious troube.-.Sdiem Register.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-23
0TTO THE AFFLICTED.
Or. EVANS CsMOMIle q APtRIsnT Pills.
Da. GOODIES CtIt5RATtO FEMALE PILLS.
DIX. EVANS SOOTHING SYhUP Oor teeth,ng)
Dn. HUNTS b0lAhlC rIlLS.

Dn. HUNTS b0lhhlC rilLS.
TIE GaNUlNE MEDICINES.
ale sold at loo Cnalham-alrcet, New York and by
Tue regularly appointed agents throughout the
country. Ine public arc therefore respectfully re-
quesled to obtaiH thcta Iom the regular agents on
y--as tAere Is d Geheuous imitation ofthese medI-
cues IA the market which renders this caution
necessary, 10 oIder ~ guard the public against i'm
position.
AGENTS.
W. CALLAHAN, Newport, Ii. l.; o. Il
TiNGLEI, Providence J. NC IN1YRE 4 Co.
Pawtucket; BENZ. EARL * Co, Fall River
Mass. GIBSON ~ STERLING, ct. Barring
Ton; :. POWELL, 3G Cornhi Boston; ID.
WlTEAlLL, New Haven, Conn; CANFIELD
u ROBINS, Hartford.
zJ BEWARE OF COUNTERFEiTs.
r. See also advertisements the 6Ist page
The Madisonian., 1840-02-04
VOTE FOR PRINTER.
IN THE HOUSE, JAN. 30, is

IN 1ooOr@J JAN. cVi ioso.
For Blair a. Riues-Messrs Judson Allen, III j.
Anderson Alherl,n, Banks, Beatty, Beirne, Black,
Blackwell, Boyd, Brewster, Aaron " Brown,
Albert G. Brown, Burke, Sampson II. Butler, VIM.
O. Butler, Bynum, Carr, Carroll Casey, Chapman,
Clifford, Coles, Connor, Mark A. Cooper, Craig,
Doig Dromgoole Duncan, Earl Eastman, Ely,
Fine, Fisher, Fletcher, Floyd, FoInance, Gerry,
Griffin. Hammond, Hand, J. Hastings, Hawkins,
Hill, oi North Carolina Holeman, Holmes, Hook,
Jones, John w jones' Keim, Kemble, Leadbelter,
Leet, Leonard, Lewis, Lowell, Lucas Mcclellan,
McCulloh, Mallory, Marchand, MedilI, Miller,
Montanya, Montgomery S. w. Morris, Newhard,
David Pelrikin, Pickens, John II. Pren,iss, VIM.
8. Ramsey, Reynolds, Rhelt, Rives Robinson Edward
Rogers, Samuels, Shaw, Albert Smith, Thomas
soith, Stsenrod, Strong, Sumpter, Sweeny Taylor,
Francis Thomas, Philip F. Thomas Jacob Thomp-
son, Weller Wick, J. w. Williams, Henry Viii
liams, Wonhinglon-1l0
Fer Gales q. Ssatoa-Messrs. Adams, Afford,
S. II. Anderson. Andrews, Baker, Barnard, Bell,
Bond, Bos, Briggs, Brockway,. Calhoon, W. b.
Crabb. Crans.on, Crockett, Cuuiss, Gushing, Z.
Davis, G. Davis, Dawson, Deberry, Dilleu, Edwards,
Evans, Fillmore, r. Garland, Gentry, Giddings,
Gcggin, Goode, Graham, Granger, Graves, Green,
Henry, Hill, OF Virginia, Hoffman, Hunt, James,
Jenifer, Charles Johnston, w. c.. Johnson, Kemp
shall, Lawrence, Lincoln Marvin Monroe, Morgan,
MAYOR, Nisbet, Ogie, ysborne, Palen, Peck, Pope,
Profit, Randall, Randolph, Rariden, Rayner, John
Reed Ridgway Russell, Sergeant, Simonion, Slade,
Truman Smith, S;anly, Storrs, Stuart, Waddy
Thompson, Tillinghast, Toland, Tripelt, TIum-
BULL Underwood, P. J. Wagner, Warren, John
White, L. w. Williams, Lewis Williams, J. l..
Williams, Sherrod Wiiams-92.
For 7. W. Waite-The Speaker. Wise-2.
For Jacob Gidcon-Mr. J. Garland-l.
For S c. StamJargh--Mr. Hopkina-l..
For Diff Greea-Mr. Milchell-l.
The House hereupon adjourned.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-04

BY speech ihcpress, among our most sacred and
vsusDs poli,icsl rights. Petition Is the humblest ioIm
in which . rational being may assert or maintain his
rights and there be no human creature 30 iow or
degraded that he may sppsoseh the Ruler Of the
Universe much the selected rulers OF free peo
pie, b. prayer or petition.
..Ihsre can be subject sacred or profane, which
an American has not perfect right 10 discuss,
openly aud fesrlessly though deeoousy. ID Is na'
tural right confirmed and gusranlsd by our Cons'ilu
tion and, without Infringement oi that instrument
no interfere restrain It's free exercise e'hef
By legislative ooacimen,s OF physical force
In relation 10 the admission OF new States WIN me
power TO hold slaves. need do more than TO Ieief
YOU to my recorded against the admission OF MIS-
sour with this power That opposition which = re-
qured firmness to perseyere in, would doubtless
have proved eHecusl but for the extraordinary infa-
enee and extraordinary efforts Of one man. Henry Ciay)
who was suoposed BY some to have resoncd
dinsry means to accomplish his purpose.
MARCUS MORTON"
The Madisonian., 1840-02-04

1 The thing at length became alarming, and
il was thought necessary TO go into an inyes-
iigation Of the matter. Martin, the cat, who
had access 10 the larder, tn order 10 keep out
the rats aud mice, was taken IN there one day
but he looked as innocent as q lamb. There
was a something about his air and manner
which seemed 10 say, that he knew nothing
about these defalcations and that in fact they
were nothing more than was TO be expected
AT any rate, he was not TO blame for them
So nothing ould be got out Of him.
Well, the thing went on for some time, in
this way, and the farmers larder grew leaner
and leaner. Finally, he determined not TO
take Martins word Tor il, but 10 look into il
himself So one night he took his station
where he could not himself be seen, but so
that he had full view OF the inside Of the
larder. When all was still, Martin came
softly along upon his velvet paws, and went
into the larder. He looked all around for
some time, but at leng,h rat came peeping
out OF hole, and approached Martin, who
received him most graciously. Then came
another, and another, and finally there were
at least dozen rats, Of the biggest and worst
kind. Then Martin leaped upon shelf,
where there was a tray--a kind Of Sub-trea-
sury. full Of sausages. lie seized three or
four links in his mouth, and jumping down, the
rats fell upon them and eat them greedIIy.-
While the rats were thus ieasing, Martin
went to dish of cream and helped himself!
Seeing all this, the farmer gently opened the
outside door, and calling Harry, pointed TO the
larder and said, stu-boy! stu-boy! Harry
dashed into the midst ofthe cabinet, and clear
ed all out in second. The rats skunk into
their holes, and Martin leaped out of the win
dow. From this period, Martin ceased to be
trusted with watching the larder, and Harry
became its keeper. After that time, not
sausage or slice of meat was missing and
the farmer and his family concluded that IL
,cas rery important 10 hare an hoaesi serrant
TO tcatch orer The iarder. Martini" said the
old man, lis pretty soft purring cat, and
pretended 10 be our friend but he has proved
to be sly, selfish, treacherous creature, that
cheats his friends, and associates with their
enemies, TO aid him in his iniquity. How
much safer is it always to trust doers Of good
rather than pre;enders only Harry had
done us good services, and Martin only gave
US promises; we are perhaps justly punished
Tor trusting the former rather than the latter"
The Madisonian., 1840-02-04
From The Dodhani, Mass. Patriot aud Democrat
POLITICAL FABLES, No. I.

THE poo AHD Gator MARTIN ASD HARRY.
There was once farmer with numerous
family, that had cat named MARTIN. This
cat was a little sly creature, always purrlng
about the laps Of the ladies', and rubbing its
soft fur against tho legs of the children. And
then it would look up n the face Of a person
with such an insinuating smirk, that most
people were inclined to think that Martin was
mighty pleasant cat The farmer and his
wife were suspicious of the creature, for
though he wore an air OF honesty, as VI but
ter would not melt in his mouth, he seemed
little too pretentous of his honesty. With
the children, however, Martin was decided
fayorite, for children are apt to put faith in
prctences, till experience teaches them better
The farmer had also dog named HARRY;
he was Of Western breed, very sagacious,
but very faithful. lie was also fayoriie of
the family, though being kept ont Of doors,
they did not seem to take much notice of him.
On several occasions he had done the most
important services. Once band Of British
thieves came around the house, and would
have Sc, il on fire and killed the Inhabitants,
bu, Harry flew at their throais, and drove
them off. Then again some Indians threaten
ed the IumeI, anu give Hlin gTcai uedi VI
trouble killing his sheep and cattle, and
burning his cornfelds. But Harry was al
ways on the alert, and finally the Indians
feared him 50 much that they made peace
with the farmer and never troubled him more
Besides all this, Harry was so disnierested
A poor bone, just enough TO satisfy his hun
ger, was all he asked. His gres, pleasure
seemed TO he in doing some good thing for the
farmer and his family.
Well, it happened at length, that some
strange detaications were discovered in the
larder OF the farmer. Large pieces Of meat,
and whole links Of sausages, dishes OF cream,
and other things were missing. II came TO
be 50 bad that the farmer, who had always
had larder full Of good things, was really
put to 1t TO get meal Of victuals.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-04
GOV. MORTON. OF MASSACHUSETTS

The Wings are making grea, efforts TO produce the
impression that Governor Morton Of Massachusetts is
sboiionst but do not attempt to produce any ev
dence TO prove the fact '-Bah Republican.
The PRooY-'rhe following is an extract OF letter
writer by Marcus Morton to Morton Eddy, Of Bridge
wa'ef Mass In answer TO queries propounded by the
hbolitionsis
NORTHAMPTON, Sept. %, 1897.
ITO say tha, am utterly opposed TO slavery in eeery
form, civil, POLITICAL domestic Is saying very lttle
Tor how any under the influence Of any moral
or religious principles, Of any political notions,
Justify or excuse It
:" deem slavery 10 be the greateU curse and the
most por,cnous evil which righteous God ever inalet-
ed upon nation and that every effort consistent with
moral duty and the Constitution and laws Of the Unon
ought be made mitigate, and, Il possible to exlr.
pate II from our land
!" That Congress. has the control Of the whole sub
lect whin the Distinct Of Counbia can entertain no
donbt.
"Thc rgh, Of petition and the freedom Of discussion
The Madisonian., 1840-02-04
THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST.
GENERAL HARRISON.

GENERAL HARRISON.
Judging from the tone Of the public Jour
mails from the West, and especially from Ohio,
Tennessee, Indiana, and IlIinos-the enihu-
siasm among the people Of that section OF the
country in behalf OF Gen. Harrison, IS without
precedent in our political history. His nomi-
nation seems 10 have called forth degree Of
excitement, that the most sanguine OF his
| friends could not have anticipated. Thus, we
find that in Kentucky. the flag of Harrison
and yler is streaming like the train of a
blazing star, from the mast head OF every
Wing Journal. In Tennessee, they have al.
ready agreed upon three Wing Conventions
-one for the Eastern, one for the Western,
and one for the Middle District The lion Of
freedom, says Prentice, is shaking the dew
drops from his name. In Indiana, on the 25ih
uIt. an immense meeting was held, al which
the people assembled on the battle-ground Of
Tippecanoe, and determined to rally as one
.lan, for the glorious old hero of that well
fought field. In Tennessee, also, the feeling
is equally confident. We have before US in
the Nashville Whig Of the 9th, an account Of
the greatest public meeting ever held on any
occasion in that city. For twelve hours, says
the Wing, the large county court room Of the
State House rang with the plaudIts OF The peo-
pc, and the cloquence Of their distinguished
iavorites on the occasion Of receiving and re-
spending to the nomination OF WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON, for the Presidency.
We do not recollect on any former occasion
to have Witnessed the presence Of so many of
our country friends, the hardy farmers Of Old
Davidson, who, notwithstanding the inclem-
ency Of the day, had determined 10 hear what
could be said in favor Of the chosen leader Of
the great Wing host The mechanic, mer-
camille, and professional classes of the city,
were also represented in respectable force,
while our friends in the Legislature contribut-
ed not only to swell the number present, but
to add largely to the interest and enthusiasm
OF the occasion. In short, it was literally n
day OF rejoicing, and its proceedings will long
be remembered among The first joyous fruits
of the Peoples Nomination.
Judging from these signs Of the times,
those unerring evidences of public opinion,
the Opposition Of the West will walk over
the course i'll triumph. Harrison will not
only carry his old States, but by majorities
greatly increased. The people are every
where up and in motion, and the good cause
appears to gather strength with each hour
Penn. Inq.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-04
GENERAL HARRISON.

The following Proclamation Of Gen. Har-
rison, after the enemy was driven out Of Mich
igan, will be read with interest, as exhibiting
his prudence and discretion in the manage
ment Of that territory, on such an emergency,
and his disposition 10 restore civil govern
ment within his military command, as soon
as practicable. Like every act Of the heroic
general, it bears the scrutiny Of time.
A PROCLAMATION,
By William Henry Harrison, Major General
in the Army of the United States, and Com
mander in Chief Of the Eighth Military
District.
The enemy having been driven from the
Territory of Michigan, and a part of the ar
my under my command having taken posses
sion of it, II becomes necessary that the CT
vii Government Of the Territory should be
re-established, aud the former officers renew
the exercise of their authority. have,
therefore, thought proper to proclaim that all
appointments and commissions which have
been derived from British officers are at an
end that the citizens of the Territory are re-
stored to all the rights and privileges which
they enjoyed previous TO the capitulation
made by General Hull on the 18th Of Au-
gust, 1912. Under the present circumstances,
and until the will OF the Government be
known, have thought proper TO direct, that
all persons having civil Offices in the Territory
Of Michigan at the period Of the capitulalion
of Detroit, resume the exercise Of the powers
appertaining to their Offices respectively. In
the present dispersed state of its population,
many officers are doubtless absent In all
cases thus situated, the last incumbent who
resigned the Office will resume their exercise
Of its duties. The laws in force at The period
above mentioned will be re-establshed and
continue in force until repealed by the proper
authority.
Given at Head Quarters, the goth day of
September, 1913.
! (Signcd) VIM. II. HARRISON,
BY the General, JOHN 0. FALLAN,
Aid de camp