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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08
From Locke's New Era.


On New Years eve. some twenty or thirty
young men, principally volunteers 20 the fire
department. met together at the upper part oi
the ,ity. and started of on a regular cruise.
AuUng the nuuihrr was John Armstrong. ~ho
resided ~ No. 393 Cherry street. Young man
about - Years ot age.
Ater visiting several places, they siopprd ia
To a poricr hou'e kept by German named
John Cruil. at M. 255 Grand slt~ei. Here
the party. or "our gang AS they t, rn-d them
solves, kicked up row. bruke the glasses. at
tempted 10 pass spurious shin. plasrrr. aud
SonDd up BY grossly Insulting a >uuug female,
rs was Testified io by Croft sud James Van
Thoian. before the cornhers jury. The par
~ then went to porter hnus-, kept by john
Collins, near Centre Market. a tmorite rrsofl
for fire runners. aud thpie fortified their cour-
age with several glasses of grog.
About III O'Clock, they leit Collins house
ahd went 10 house kspt by a very respectabl.
German named VzlrBiine Major. at No. lOl
Elizabeth street. there company OF Ger
mans bad assembled for the purpose OF eeiag
the Old year ont With social natiouai ball.
The party entered the house aud bvhaved IN
notous manner. breaking the inrnnure. aud ia-
snliihg the females. The Germans rsmon-
slrated against this conduct. when they were
a"'cNeu " tue EHuc, ara nauy OF tbcW
sham.iully beaten. The Germans then arm
ed themselves with clubs. swords. aud firearms.
aud endeasored to expel the assailauis.
The party were finally expelled from the
house. when they made an attack on the house
with stones and other missiles. THIS attack
vas resisted by the Germans. and several ,olliss
OF fire arms were discharged ou the rioters irom
the windows. Tee OF the shot took effect up
ON the body OF John Armstrong, who fell and
expired IN tee minutes. and three or four Of
b's companions we're slightly wounded.
Alderman Nichols, Jusr'rs Tsyler. aud Cap
lsio Fisher OF the Sixth Dsssriet Watch, were
early on the srsycd. end suee.sded in disrer.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

Ceo'eia.-The rrosctipive resolution which
was Introduced into the Legislature OF tbi.
S!a.e 10 reference 10 the dispute With Maine.
Aii.r .sDdslssiss sone smendnsris.- --pa.,ed
ms House Of Reprssspis.sss. hut~-ss los, 10
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

TnE ALExASpRE.-A communication fror,
the Pres'dsnt wss made To the House Of Rep.
reseuia'i'ss on Tuesday. the 3ls ul,.. relating
to an application from the French Goveromer,
for return OF the duties levied on the French
Ship AIesandre. 't this port; aud in consider.
alton OF the circumstances under whirh she
came here. the President, recommends that ,se
duties be refunded.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

SOMETHING NEw.-A lady publishing her
o'0n intention 10 commit matrimong.- Thi. singu
lar proceeding actually took place last Noy'ber
IN England and. strange as it may appear the
lady who did it of the first rank of English
nobility. The person who performed this las
our simple Yankee girls would consider it) un-
maiden'y aud lmmodest part. was no other than
certain Miss Victoria, young lady of about
% years Of age. who at present reigneth over
the empire Of Britain, and TO whom all Of the
John Bull family render homage and bow the
knee. Thinking that some Of our fair readers
may be curions to see in what form and mode
her most gracious majesty was pleased to
make her royal will and intentions known to
her loving. loyal, and Submissive 'Subjects.' We
copy the punishment. which she was gracious
~ pleased to read 4, an especially called meet
ing Of her Pri'y Council
Il have caused you TO be summoned At the
present time. in order that may acuuain, YOU
with my resolution in a matter whirh deeply
concerns the welfare of my people and the hap
plness Of my future life
1t is my intention TO ally myself in mar
ralge with the Prince Albert Of SAKE Cobuig
and GotiIa.
Deeply impressed with The sol-mni,y of the
engagements which ! am about TO contact
haya not rome TO this decision without mature
consideration. Dnr without feeling strong AS.
surenc-. that with the blessing of Almighty
'od il will Al once secure nv domestic felicity.
aud serve The interests of my cesnt,y
have thought fit 10 make this resolution
hnown 10 yon at the earliest ppriod. in order
that Non may he fully appri.ed of n matter so
highly important IN me and mv kingdom, and
which persuade myself will bs most acceptible
10 all my loving subjects"
The London Post gives the following ac-
count Of her majestys appearance and bearing
on the occasion.
Appearance ofhe Queen tcien she made her
D'clar0tion Of Lore.-H-r Majesty were bril-. 4,
iianI btac"let, on SATURDAY.. at the Privy Coun- /
cii. on who h was the portrait of Prince A lbsrr /
The Marquis of Lansdowne addressed a vriv
complimentary speech to her when she had
concluded h-rs. saying /" that he was persuaded
maj the news of ner approaching nnpluals /
would difusc universal JOY throughout the /
realm. and that he begged her gracious perrnis- /
SION to MAKE the news public" The Queen
bowed gracefully. aud handed him her speech. /
The Queen appeared TO feel the extreme
awkwarduess OF her position. looked unusually
ia'e. and read the drelsraton of her intended /
with some tr-pldalion of vore and
manner. thoneh she pronounced the word.
mature consideration cmrhaIically. TWAS gen.
orally observed that Lord Melbourne tonaeJ
aged. and appeared not TO be in his usual spir-
ITS. All eyes were on the Duke Of Wellington,
aud universal JOY was experienced AZ seeing his
tirare so perfectly recovered. Lord Broup-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

A kte Liverpool paper has a notice of an
"imporiau, invention" of a new steam engine
by "a gentleman OF that city, which has some.
what Of the marvellous touch about il. Ii is
stated that - the power is created by air and
steam. IL will consume only one. hall the fuel
ri the old one; aud the ispidily By which a
vessel eau be propelled by It. will enable it to
perform passage to America ia six days
Owing TO paiicular way IN which the power
ae:s upon the vessel, twenty miles the hour
can be realised with the grss,est possible ease.
The weight Of the ma, hnsery will only be one
bali OF that required BY the old Steam engine.
and instead OF strainins and weakening the ship.
Will brace and strengthen 1t. BY this method
he ste am poser 10 more than doab.ed.
The House Of Representative. Of Georgia.
haze passed bail repeating the eoastnisu, oi
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08
RIOT AND .OODSHED IN NEW
YORK CITY.

NEw lEAR's Eve was signalizpd in New
York by acts OF The most tisorderi,. riotous.
and brutal character. In the following ac-
count al these disgrac.(ul proceedings some OF
the most ndeicate aud Disgusting particular,
are omitted but enough is said to show their
extreme atIrocity.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

usually f,upd in iron cannon. owing 10 its BE-
NJ run in so large mass. These experiments
,Ily pro,e the great superiority Of this deserip-
,on Of ordnance. and eutirs confidence. 10 per-
citing il in Every respect in tnture trials 10
roducrd.-- Boston Morning I'ost.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

FInE.-On "Wednesday afternoon last on,
citizens we're alarmed by the cry Of Fire
~hrh proved to be in two story House iu
Elm street. on the Point. occupied by Mr.
Wm. Grreninan. and Nrs. Melen. The fire
originated from stove in the chambrr. and
had made some progress before il was dlscoy-
cred. notwithstanding the severe cold wealth
er our citizens and tirfmen soon assembled.
and arrested lis progress. The house is dam
aged about $500. hut the furniture of The ten
ants was very much injured, by being thrown
from The windows.
The alarm of fire on Thursday evening. was
in boas-bniIder's Shop on the Long wharf,
which was extiuguish.d ~iIh but little injury.
Baker. the ~his candidate. for Congress.
ir"m the 9th district in Massachusetts, has 90,
his certificate OF election. and gone to Wash
ington, the vote Of three towns being excluded
from the counI-two for not making returns in
due time, and the other for ilIeyaIi,y. He
lacked Is of a majority of all the votes poled
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31

In The notice Of tie recent debate in the Senuc,
on the Financial portion Of the Annual Message
Inc New Yatk Amercsn says: "W trust Nj. Wei.
ster's idea sill. be fully carried out hy she new Al
mlnlstFauoH, OF opening a new set Of books '-lrav.
ing the Old once Of the Treasury to be balanced as
they may by proh aud loss. from Loco Foco exper-
imeats. Il is not, sP9rehend. matter that adj
ml,s OF doubt, that tho debt 10 be entailed bv he
present Administration upon It's successor vii he
Of many nalions-5esides what ;he Richmond En.
gunner calls the p2euum in the Treasury"
balancing OF books, IT not done at other times
10 very usual among the business world about the
Commencement Of the new year. But as the fede.
raj or congressional year commences on the 4th Of
March instead OF Inc hrst of January, there Is health
tu precedent As well as sound aud vary discretion
"a requiring the iocofoco government fun to "settle
~ a. the end Of the current government wear.
~hloh. happily for The country. IS also the end Of
1is term. We TRUST there 10 be no blending OF
tns business transactions Of the old with the new
admin a'on, which can BY possibility be avoided
On tie contrary, let us know let the world know
ihe precise condition. Of inc National Treasury, with
the amount Of tho public deb', II aug on ,he 4tn
ri Ntrrh l87 when Tho prp.e-t ad u' .e,r.,lor
oinf .a p"'' a~ ai.''. tnr 'ni .taB 1t t9n Ttra.
HsrS. ana r'" p 70" a irG hartur~- on he $40.
Match. 1871. vteor e.t, outsf povrr W.
.Hrrr exhibits " fore ltem 49, us4.o 9TH llr.i
o'H'". veil 3tn b~ abb p, I'D -. i-, g.. ,,t np
ID t'.r d1au'itl m rlt. otius VA Bten aI,ia. d..
fasion. snd atan The OF gaion, which tbs roo,tr,
undrr 90 ta"' administration, tct it, management,
Il ou Is al fira
lflpc0 locoi-m went into power 0ith an s,..
HAwing treasury, and gryornrrot 0lr of dai,; n b
" ri-rs -four years term 0Ith Hn Empty lreasnr,
and a debt of many mi nn.-sur.ly va must aim,
t3at 70" maraeement ot she aWplo funds and qica,
interests eoulid. TO rs cair. has been 'nhstali "
igde-d The h.cal management ortha' ism whil.
~ rs high places. is lkry 40 prove ctreta bless
ing 20 'r' c"uHuy, THAI ia * highly p.ab ,be lh.
nipt.N VII he rputent With Zone t-tm' Of O.. m.
never mon" .k reIttilioa Bs an m,nrer Of
'oeoae 'hrn--tp nvor jdsf Judgment AZ every u,U
hrld TO iar and regular srtlement Of is account,
SCI Vi books"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31
TERRIBLE DISASTER

ST. Louis, December Is.
gentleman, who arrived in the city Yesterday.
informs US that the steamboat Cherokee, from New
Orleans bound to Fort Gibson, al Louisburg about
hty miles above Little Rock, on Thursday the Bird
instant, about IL o'clock r. NJ. stopped TO put out
passenger; just rs she was leaving the shore she
bust her boilers, killing instantly, toenty persons
and severely wounding twelve others, several Of
whom were considered as past recovery. The arms
and legs of several were broken.
The Captain, Charles Harris, is one of the wound
ed, and was not expected TO recover. His back
broken.
OJr informant states that he was an eve witness
OF the explosion, and saw mangled bodies arms,
legs and other parts OF the killed thrown by the
force OF the explosion a! least $50 yards from the
waters sdge.
We have no list Of the names of the killed or
wounded. Gen. Armstrong, Of Tennessee, aud his
daughter, CAPT. Armstrong, Supe intendant of In.
dian Affairs, and his daughter, and several ladies
we're On board. none of whom were injured Capt.
Armstrong had on boara $l50,000 in specie fol the
Cherokee Indians all of which was saved, EXCEPT
about $500 Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31

VoTE Of ALABAMA BY an extraoldinsry over.
sight the vo.n # Alabama is likel, 10 .oye nuih
o. Speaking IF the voting 10y he Electors the
rusesloosa Monitor saws
college of Electors having been called to
order ay IFS Chairman. Col Reynolds, Of Frauklin
Re roll Wa tLen called by their Sec airy. Grorsp
|. JONES. l. a of lhis CRY when each Elecirr re-.
'p 'nied, MARTIN VAN BUREN,. Of New York
tor Presidrni Of the United Stairs; RICHARD
VI. JOHNSON for Vice President"
If that he tho way in which the proceeding was
conducted, IL ia altogether null and void the Con
sti'u,iou expressly providing that the vote shall be
hv hottot-thst the balloting for President shall he
Instinct Fl I'm that uf Vice Presiienand that these
facts shall apnear on the face Of he certificate If
election - NoshvHe BaaRfr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31
CAPTURE OF ST. JEAN D'ACRE

The New York Courier remarks that the reduc
ton Of this fortified place, 80 celebrated in the
time Of the Cfusades, the seat Of the order
u the Knights Of ST. John; ard in modern
times for the resistance II successfully made to Ma
poeon during a siege Of two monlhs,) by the Bit
ish and Allied Naval forces, IN the short space Of
four hours--would seem to indicate ehera great
improvement 10 the art Of gunnery, OF IN the kind
Of artillery 10 We see il stated in the re-
port Of the Austrian officer in command, that the
British war steamers were, from the heavy cabre
Of their guns enabled TO take up position out al
the reach Of the artillery Of the fortress, and that
their guns were oil Of the construction Of PAixHAS.
IL Is TO the Of this newly invented piece OF ord
sance, that the speedy demolition Of the fortress is
to be attributed.
The Egyptians fought gaanlly, and lest 5000
men (pauly by the blowing up OF powder maya
zine.) the English, Aastfians, and Turks had only
10 men killed Some idea Of the havoc may be
gathered from The fact that the ship The Princess
Charlotte fred 4400 shots, and the Beilerophon
disposed Of II 0J3 lbs of powder and Of GO 008
lbs Of iron shot. There were 400 guns Of the hea
West calibre, at Acre, worked by French bombard-
iers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31

description. In all, the loss Of the Egyptians is
compu ed at 5000 killed and wounded. At day.
light what sight exposed TO our view! The
siupendous fofiGcalior, that only twelve hours be-
fore could boast Of being among the strongest In The
world we. 80 riddled, we could not find square
foot shat had not shot.
On the morning Of the 4th | wen, ashore to wit.
ness the devastation; the sight beggaed all deseip
tion. The bsstions we're sireved with dead. the
guns dsmounted, and ell sorts of havoc. then
came TO the spot where the explosion took place !;
II has laid space Of two quite bare aud hol-
lowed il out If quarry had been worked there
for years. And oil, heavens, what sight It
makes my blood run cold TO write Of it. Maugled
human bodies Of both sexes sirew ed in all directions,
~omen searching for their husbands and relatives,
tearing their hair beating their breasts, and howl
Jog and crying most piteousy; God forbid should
ever see the like egain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31
THE GAZETTE.
MARTaN gBWRGy VA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1910.
TIE NEW YEAR.

With this day close another year Of our exist
ence, and one more has become numbered with the
Obvious past. The season is naturally calculated
to inspire variety Of sensations 10 the human breast
from grave to gay, inducing, al i should,
sPect Of our past lives. and often calling forth
resolutions 10 turn over new leaf with the new
year. Il memory should turn TO the lat new years
day inhow many itesides will there not be vacan-
cy found, Of some and dear one whose society
and sn,iles gladdened the hearts Of all sround but
whom. alas the tomb now wraps in its cold and 81.
lent embrace.
Winter, though cherries and cold without, may
be said to be the ias,igator Of many Of the warm
feeling. Of our natore siin compelling Us into So
ciabiIi'y, whereby we caa~dtye away dull care in
pleasant evening conversation around the glowing
hearth" The young end gay look forward 10 the
qualification Of numerous long INDUCED hopes. and
TO an increased share of happiness with the increase
Of years.
We respectfully tender the compliments of the
season to our readers and patrons, and hope the
new year, about to commence, may, through the "a
vor Of Providence, bring happiness and pros perty
10 sll-~continued peace to our beloved country
and plentiful return to the varegated labors of
our thriving people.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31
COMMERCIAL RECORD
BALTIMORE MARKET
From he American Of Decem5er ..

CATTLE.-There has been bur a ANAL
bees Cattle in market during the week sod 80 y
have advanced nearly 81 per cwt. on the d;F F,.ees
qualities. The offerings on Monday Al ~. I.'
yards amounted about 100 head, OF al If
were readily cold at SIS so to 81 per cwt. "u'oa
LIVE Hoas-~e quote at S. 50 10 Sc, Accord.
to quality.
PoRK The market continues well stocked al
the article 3 quite dull. We quote the Sou
a, S. TO S5.75 as in quality. PMS
BAcos We are advised Of sales az ann :. a.,
prime Baltimore cured Hams, 10 small ns,.. -
at / j Cts, and sale yesterday Of 600 lh. NM
same description at 10 CTS cash. A sale va. ~.
made yesterday OF "a lot Of % 0G0 lbs. B.l,;,s.
cured Sides at cts cash.
LARD.-rhe transactions ia Lard have Bee, 80
siderable during the week, and We note ,sl.-
two lots amounting to 700 kegs Baltimore M :. -
81 20 10 cts on 4 months.
FLouR.-There has been but limited dana,
Tor Howard Street Flour during the week srd ~
sales that were mad. from Stores, IN d -
were uniform at 81 62d for good common b,,as.'
We advised Of sale this morning At s4.ss
We continue to quote the receipt price al SIS So
o. Since the foregoing remarks we're pfeoarad
there have been considerable sales Of Howard 9.
Flour from Stores al 81 500.
A parcel Of Susquehanna Flour was sold ss.,.,
day at 81 693, and another parcel at $s62t.
WHEAT-We note a sale yesterday Of PEN,
sylvania Wheat sfioet. al IS cts, and nsrcsl -
600 bushels in store st sc cts. A few parcel, a,
Md. Wheats have been sold at previous price. VI,
90 to IS cts. for inferior to strictly prime red,
We note sales Of some parcels Of Va. red. al so
90 cts.
CoRS.-At the beginning Of the week sales Of
new white Md. were made at 40 cts, and Of new
yellow at so cts. We note sales to-day Of ra
white at 46 az cts, and of new yellow at 20 81
OArs-We quote Nd. at 80 IS cents, a, in
quality.
CLoyERssED. Sales are making at IS a $52s
according TO quality and the quantity takea
PLAsTER.-Several oargoes we're sold this week
at 50 per ton, which is a decline from former rate,
Whisky PIECES have been steady Throughout
the week at % cts for hhds, and 25 cts. for bbs,
from Stores. The Wagon price OF bbls. is 30 cts.
exclusive of the Dbl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31

HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FalDAY, Dec. Ie. fs4t

FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 1910.
A bill changing the time of holding the elections
Of members Of Congress and the General ASSEM-
bly,, to the Court days in April, instead Of the day
Of present designated By law, came up on it, third
reading. IL being read, discussion arose in which
it was supported by Mr. Gregory, end opposed b.
Messrs Lee, Fulton, Brown Of r., and Cowan: az
terwhich the question upon its passage was decid.
ed IN the afiirmative--ayes Z |. noes IS.
Louisa C0ntcsted Election.
The Speaker laid before the House cornmuni.
cation from Hugh Goodwin, IT,, Of Louisa, trans
uniting the proceedings st meeting Of citizens Of
Louise, on the subject Oft contested election from
that county. This document requested the Leeis-
ature TO waive all technical objections The notice
given BY the contestant (Melton) to The returned
Delegate (Lipsconb) and that thsy PERM, the lat
Ter 10 proceed with the taking Of testimony to es-
tsbish the legality Of the return. IL this should
not be done, the petitioners request The Mt
TO relinqush his claim, and come again before the
people They also request that in their behalf they
may be heard the bar Of The House. through John
Z. Holiday, Esq.
Mr.. Stephenson, Of r er moved that the paper
be referred to the committee of privileges and cleo.
lions.
Mr.. TunstaI moved that the paper be laid on the
table.
spirited debate spraug up on the propriety Of
such disposition Ofsbe document, in which seve-
raj members participated, alter which the motion
was negarived and the original motion cor q refer
ence to the committee on elections, was agreed to
without count.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31

ASNAroLIs RAIL RoAy BY the completion Of
the Aruapnn- Rod Road, 1. lard communication
hrt"sen Btiiipore ard the scat e the State gov
"rnnent is rendered romrl te 1be Annapolis Rail
Roai. f re length of about nineteen miles, unite,
with 'h~ Washington Rat K I'D at a point eighteen
gil'sirom hAl more; and IL .I be seen that IN az.
rsnsemvni i,os been mad, henNcen the Two comm .
by snlch passengers uon Bs.um0rr. F elei ca
or Washington Mil be cun,eye ~ibou delay to Al.
aapo,. and from tho latter /, the fnrnrr IN the
same Wv. The Annapolis road We lean /. q
substantial we'll constructed wr,k, and by it, com
1letiol tie distance betN cen Baltimore and the
Capital of the Srate il brouee, down to about two
hours comfortable travel - E -. Amer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31
DISTRICT CONTENTION

We perceive, by notice published in the last
Winchester Republican, that a call has been made
upon the opponents Of the present Administration,
in Frederick county, for meeting to be held a, the
Town Hall, in Winchester, on Monday next, the
4th proximo. to appoint Delegates represent that
county IN District Convention, to nominate can
didste for Congress.
We observe there is no point mentioned FOR the
meeting Of the Convention, but Berkeley, from
the majority she is able to give, may claim some in
huence in the matter, we commend the subject of
the nomination to the attention Of the Wings of the
county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31
DEATH OF MR.. GRUMPY.

The National InteIligencer Of the 29th instant,
says The mail Of yesterday brought news Of the
death Of the Hon. Felix GRCSDY, one Of the Sens-
tors Of the United States, from State Of Tennes-
see.
The eulogy Of his personal character may be well
entrusted to ais colleague, by whom his decease
viii be probably announced to the Senate to-day
dis public life is ouch mixed up with the records
OF bis State and the United Suites for more than
the last thirty years; so that there are few names
more famiiiaily known TO the People Of every part
u the country than his
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-31
- I D.,

Lately, NJ his residence in TENNESSEE. the Hon
FELIX GRUMPY, Senator in Congress from tina,
State.
The subject of the above notice was native OF
Virginia, end Of our ueighborng county of Morgan.
lie was warm advocate of the present and late
Administrations of the Genersl Government, and
during the last summer, paid his native hills pc.
tical and friendly visit the first, believe, since
bis removal many years ago, to the wids of Ten.
nessee.