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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

Dreadful Accident.-On Saturday night a
passenger on board the Steamboat Rhode
Island, had The skin. flesh. sinews and all, strip
ped from his feet. by the belt and drum Of the
blower which had been put in the passage way
near the main shaft without any Easing, or
protection whatever. The danger of being
caught in this machinery and maDgled was no
ticed and spoken Of by several passengers before
this horrid occurrence took place; and after
wards the drum aud belt we're boardsdover.
The unfortunate victim Of this csrlessness. un-
derwsnt area, anguish al night He must suffer
tn. smpnta,ion OF ore leg. bnt there is bare
possibility that the other foot may be saved IN
a mutilated state. The company is clearly an
s~ersble for tn. damage ge.--Bost. Times.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

Important 10 Gdrdners.-The Boston Cult.
vaior saws that gentleman in that nee hhor-
hood. Yankee. has invented a method Of keep
ing hens from scratching IN the gardens. The
plan is 10 lie two of the toes Of one foot. The
hen cannot scratch with the tied foot, and she
cannot stand on that foot alone TO scratch
with the ot hpr
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

We understand. from good authority. thar
orders have been received at the Navy Yard
here. 10 get all The vessels in port ready for ac-
tive service. These vessels are the Indepen-
dence. (razee) Just returned from Brazil; the
Fairfield. the Na,chez. and the Boston. large
sloops of war. and the Relief. lsrely returned
from the South Sea Exploring Expedition.
The greatest despatch is ordered TO be given
TO completing the new steam ship Of war now
building hete.-N. Y. American.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15
NOTICE..

The meeting in behslf Of the cause Of SEA-
men, owing 10 the inelemeney OF the weather
on Sunday evening. was necessarily postponed.
i, will be held on Thursday. TOMORROW
evening. in the Spring street Church. (Re,
Mr.. Dnmonts,) at "a O'Clock. The friends Of
the Ssilor are invited TO attend.
April 18th, Is4O.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

A Process,on.-The democratic procession
las, night lFhday,l was the Ionses, and largs,
,hs, has been seen in the city for years. Those
Of our friends sbroad who are acquainted with
the Localities cf the city. may form some idea o
the number Of democrats collected, from the
fact. that when the head Of the column rese he'd
and the Bowsry. the end Of it had not left Grand
street. The n1osing MSS. seemed animated BY
|, determined and eophden, spirit. and in every
direction vas met BY the mos, lively sn,hu.
sissm.-N Y. Ere. Pest.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15
NOTICE.

The 10Th Lecture, aud last ar the course.
gill be delivered before the NzwroRr ArnErE-
IN, ., Army Hall, TOMORROW evening.
April 10th. at "a O'Clock, by Wn. d. LAZY
Subject, dneiest Greece.
Gy~Ticke,s TO be had at the Stores Of Me.srs
Vim. Callahan. II. J. Taylor. WIN. 4. Barber
aud Augustus Bush. Price l2I cent. single
u for g.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

The late DR.. Parish. of Philadelphia, a man
who has been dstinc ui.hed for his beneyolence
and goodness. as well as for his intellectual en-
dowments, left by his will one hundred aud fif-
~ dollars year for the support OF a faithful old
horse, with directions that be be taken to Bur
Ington, have fresh straw every night be taken
out daily for sentle exercise, and do no hard
work
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

L0cOnic.-Governor M'Nutt, of Mississipp,
ha, set an example Of brevity in an official com
muGica,lon that deserves TO be initiated by all
verbose digni,aries. He returned bill to tho
Legislature recently with the following piIhy oh
jectious First 1t is Unconstitutional. Sc.
coud. 1t is iusxpedent. Third. 1t is unnc
cessary
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15
AWFUL, CALAMITY.

One OF the most awful calamities ths, IL evei
fell TO our lot 10 record. occurred al half pas
hve O'Clock yesterday morning. al the factory
village nj James f. Simmons. on the Pochasse
Brock River. The heavy rains of the previou.
night raised the stream 10 such an height thai
the dam 10 the upper reservoir gave way, the
swollrn stream rushed down, overthrowing 10
it's course four other dams. until il reached the
village, whenit carried awaytwo telling houses
three small buildings aud building used as a
store, machine shop and dry shed. The stream
struck the buildings about eleven feet high
and swept them Instantly about sixty feet into
The channel. One went Immediately TO pieces
the other tlosted away and broke in pieces.
There were FIVE families in the dwelling
house.-One family was all saved. OF the
and only nine saved. The following are the
names the sufferers:
Franklin Randall. aged TWO and half years,
son OF Mr.. Benjamin Randall.
Mr.. Philip Angel and his wife.
Mrs. Sarah Rogers, wife Of Mr.. Abner
Rogers.
Mr.. Oliver Angel. aged Is years.
Emily Ann Angell aged years. and Benja-
min Angel, aged 4 yean-chldren of Mr..
Philip Angel.
Mr.. John w. Hull, aged 81 years
Miss Lucinda Hull. aged 2s wears.
Mr.. William NcAnslsnd. aged 26 wears.
Mrs. Matilda Whitmore. aged 46 years.
Miss Malony Whitnere. aged II years.
Miss Almira Whitmora. aged l2 wears.
Miss Julia Ann Whitmore, aged 10 wears.
Miss Laurana ]. Whitmore. aged years.
The above are the family of Mr. Brayion
Whiimore who is absent on a visit 10 Connec
ticut
Mrs. Martha Whtmorc, aged 20 years, wife
of Mr.. Russell Whitmore.
Sarah Whtmore. aged % years wife Of Mr..
Nelson Whitmore.
Jeneua Whitmore, daughter Of the above,
aged months.
The bodies have all been recovered, many of
them very much injured.
The damage TO property is about $4,000.
portion OF the books and papers had not been
discovered yesterday afternoon.
The dam was examined in the night and
considered perfectly secure. The first signs Of
It's breaking away. were discovered BY Mr.. Sam
uel Randall, who Immediately started to inform
the people of the threatened danger. bur the
dam gave way before he reached the village.
and the food rushed past with such fearful ra-
pid,y. that The work of destruction was consun-
mated before he could arrive.
Mrs. Eddy, aged about 60 years, saw the
flood comming, and returning TO her bed, wrap
ped herself up in the bed clothes. The house
was borne down the stream, and she extricated
herself in safety.
The first bell had just rung. and several per
sons had left the houses which were swept
away. Had the disaster occurred half an hour
later the destruction to life would have been
much less. The whole dam. composed in part
OF large stones, was scattered for half a mile
below.
The spot has been visited by thousands, ready
10 offer every assistance which could be rem
dered. No language can describe the feelings
of the survivors. and of those who were the pain.
ful spectators of the scene.-Prop. Journal.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

A Triek.-Mr. Sharp wiete a Song for Mr..
Ru,,el. in honor OF General Harrison, which
he vas kind enough to send to the Star for
publiea,ion. Some petty opponent got pos
session Of the copy. and altered the word Z"
Song" 90 that it read Grand National Wing
Hnmbug." aud 10 th. manner the sensible
compesitor sud proof reader set IL up, and 1t
30 sppearsd 10 yesterdays Star Our readers,
~ we'll as the author, must have discovered al
once, that Il was without our knowledge.
" Y Star
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15
CLEARED.
MARINE MEMORANDA.


hrrat Savannah, alh inst, ship Monticello Law
ton, from Havre
Arr at Mobile, 23th ult schr Sarah HELEN,
Chace, from New Orleans
A Malaga, March lst, brig Confidence, Baily.
for New York r davS.
~ Havana. 9th nit brig Malaga, Burgess dsg.
Spoken. 9Th inst LAT 80 lon 50, brig Sea Bird
Hammond, 3 days from this port for Mobile.
Arr at Mobile, Both inst. brig Caspian. Swasey,
from Havana
AR at New York. on Friday last. schr Virgin.
ian, Burroughs, IL days from Mobil, Rosathe
Baker. do
Arr at Matanzss. Both ul' brig Canonicus, Big.
leg, II days from this port
Sal!ed from Liverpool, 10th ult. ship Kutusof
Taylor, New York
Adv. at Savannah dh inst, brig Poland, Gatd
ner, Havana.
Cid at Havana. 26b ult. brig sam1 g. John
Cocgan, for this port.
WUtLERS.
Al Tombsz, Jan. l3ih ship Margaret, whimppn
ny, Of this part 10 months out. 1850 brls 50. and
300 VII Had lo', Jan. I2h by III. upsetting of a
boat, Valentine Norton, Of Edgaron. cooper, and
VIM. Rayns, Of New Bedford. seaman
Arr at New Bedford, lOh inst. ship Ayerick
Lawrence Pacific Oahu, Nov. 18th, 1850 Sp. Re.
ports at Maui, Oct. oh, ship N,,acon, Grinne!l
Bristol 100 spi 18Th. Galen. Borden. Warren.
$50 sp; 26th. MARTHA. Potter. Of this port ! $50
Heard from of Valparaiso Dec. 4th, ship Ro-
man. Smith, New Bedford, 2j0 sperm.
The Whaling brig Orion. Wing, of Rochester
was wrecked at the mouth OF the haibor OF Ponce.
oil, saiis and rigging were sayed-veSsel total
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

Fire in WaShington.- learn from the
Washington Globe of Saturday that about one
o'clock on Saturday morning. a fire broke out
in the building occupied by Mcssrs. LangtYcc
and O'SuIlivan. and Thomas Allen, as printing
offices for the Democratic Review and the Mad
isonan Ths Total amount Of property con
snned as we learn from private letter, as a.
bout $4,000, on which the only insurance was
for $4,000. II is especially subject Of regret
that the edition of the Madison Papers, just
ready for delivery to the market almost
wholly consumed. The publication Of the
Democratic Review will not, however. be ar
rested by this unfortunate accident. though il
will cause some necessary delay in the appear
ance Of the April and May numbers.
The office Of the Madisonian newspaper Sit
uated in the same building. was destroyed AT
the same time, as also 10 a considerable extent
the large adjoining building occupied by the
Medical College Of Washington. The stua-
tion was very exposed and difficult of access in
case of fire, which we are informed WAS the rea-
son Of the insurance offices refusing to insure
for higher amount than above stated
". Y. Ere. Past.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

1eran and AmerrcGa Boundary Line.-The
United States Engineers attached TO this com
mission have established the geographical pos
tion Of the mouth Of the Sabine river from as
economical observations. as follows. viz: Lati-
tude 30, IL l2 north; longitude. % l2 west
neiic needle s, 40 east. This is disputed by
the Texans.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

The Large Oystev.-The large oyster taken
by ha'ier francois. chile oyasnng on Mon
day last, was brought up from the wharf on
dr,y last evening. An oyster measuring three
ie.t one inch in length and t~eoty-ihree and {,
halt inches across the widest part Of i:, is cur
iosiiY. Nobils N
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15
45A
SNIP IN NEW $.
PORT or NEWPORT.
ARRIVED.


THURSDAY. April oh.
Sch'rs Convoy, Baker, from Boston Lion.
Johu>on, from Portland; Mokena. Perry, from
Wsreham; Susan, Matthews, from Yarmouth
all for New York
Sloop China, Wheeler, from Boston for Phna
delphia.
FRIDAY, April 10.
Swedish ship Ariadnc. Beckenan, from Gotten.
burg, and "a days I'm Plymouth, tEng.) with iron,
put IN for orders.
Schr Leaper, Ccowell, I'm Fall River Cor n Y.
Sloop Moses Eddy, Bliven I'm ~ Y. for Prov.
MONDAY, April r3th.
Brig Emigranl Smith, of and for Warren. 10
days from Ma,anzas. Left. (among Others efore
repouod) bark Byron, Pearson. from Havana /;
brig Daniel Webster Adams. do; Empire. Kelley
Boston; BruuS. Loring Portland; Franklin
Chace, do schr Ostrich. Ellis, Charleston; Lodi
Jordon. Boston Pearl. Pearce, Nassau; Tribune
kiman. Frankfort Sailed in company with brig
Thorn Thomas for Boston.
Sloops Victory, Heath. of and for Providence
from New York Three Brothers Stewart OF Fall
River, do do; Hudson, West, OF and for New Bed.
ford, from Prov idence
SA'htD-Schr Wolcott, HoNie. Savannah
TUESDAY. April IEh.
Passed up. II o'clock A. NJ, ship Philip Tabb,
Jennings. Of aud for Warren. fm South Atlantic
with 2i50 sbs VIII. and zoe sp oil-Capt. J. IN
formed Us be had no list.
CLEARED.
Swedish ship Ariadn- Beckaman. Fall River.
Schooner Convoy. Baker, Providence,
Sloop Excel Munro, do.
DO. Victory Heath. do.
Do. George. Thatcher, Ab1ny,
DO. Hudson. West, n. Bedford
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

Nhw-YoRK CATTLE MaEKET, April 9Th.
Reported for The New York Jour Of Commerce.
Al market $50 head Of Beef Cattle, 100 Mich
Cows. at 200 Sheep.
Prlces-Bcef Cattle Sales al 81 to $94, avg
ST the 100 lbs
Mich Cows-Sold at s25, s35, and $40 each
Sheep-sold at So to S6I each.
Hay-SaIes by the load u 80 to e9c. the 100 lbs
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15

Fyaud.-Tbe Ciocinoati Republiess men
lions an instance Of lot Of -four barrels 10 that
city which weighed thirty one pounds instead
Of eighteen, the usual weight.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-15
F,v> he y. i. Ewn.as Pos:.

The Iabcrers and mechanics of the country
have all Of sudden found a set ofla,ing friend:
in the opposition party who pretend TO be much
alarmed at pretended design on the Part Of
the ADMINISTRATION 10 lower their wages. The
party which the oiher day, through its leader
General Root. in the Senate OF this state. ira
dneed the ia6ourers, as vsgabonds and oucasts
without intelligence and without, conscience.
pretend TO be their best friends and complain
that the administration. Of which the laboring
class are among the frrnest supporters, is plot
ting to take away their daily bread.
Nothing car be more grossly absurd than this
charge. The laborug classes. ii is admitted on
all hands. belong principally TO the democratic
party. and do in fact constitute majority Of
that party. To charge the democratic party
with a conspiracy 10 lessen the rewards Of Ia
Dor, is to charge i, with plot against its own
interests.
II proof be wanting 10 shew tina, the admins
tration is friendly 10 the interests Of the classes
OF laborers sud mechanics. ii is TO he found on
every side. Here is an order which we copy
from the Washington Globe, in regard to the
number of hours for which days wages is 10
be paid TO all persons employed on the public
works. Ten hours in day is as long time as
the human frame ought ever TO be employed in
active labor, and the course taken by the Presi-
dent Of the United States in this matter is a,
once philsnthropic and just
From the Globe Of April 9th.
Office ortte Commissioner Of Public H'ork.s
APRIL 6 1910.
Sir: The president ofthe United States has
directed that all persons employed on the pub
lie works. wheiher laborers or mechanics un-
der the immediate authority Of himself or the
Departments, be required TO work only the
number ofhours prescribed by the ten hour sys-
tenn. You are hereby required to conform TO
this regulation.
Respectfully w. NOLAED.
c. l.. Colmsn. Esq.
You will please TO notify the other superiu-
tonden's OF this regulation.
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o. NOTiCE.~D

The assessment made by committee appointed by
The Corporation OF the first Baptist Society in New.
port TO make an assessment on pews, in the first
baplst Church, which were received FOR old pro-
prleiors psws as newly numbered for the purpose
OF raising money to pay ciihe balance of the debt
!" 'he c9rPorH'ion-ihe,ime having expired for them
TO pay the same INTO the Treasury they are hereby
notified, unless the assessment is paid on or before
The vih OF April lSi0; much of their pews " III be
sold at public ancton. as viii paw TIE same and all
incidental charges. BY order of the Corporation.
ISAIAH BURDICK Treasurer.
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Administrators Notice.

''ENiE undersigned gives public notice, that he
n has been appointed by tie Hon. Cour OF Pro-
bate ofthe town OF Newport. administrator within
the State OF Rhode Island, Oh the estate Uf
SdlHWei UsNrd,
late of the City of New York Banker deceased, and
has been qualified according to law-lIe therefore
requests all persons having demands against said
estate to present them TO him. without delay, ioI
seiilemeri aud all indebted to said estate 10 max
payment
JOHN STERNE, Administrator.
Newport, April 10, lS;0.-i5th 5w.
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NARRAGANSET BANK.

wfcKroaD. April 9Th 1870.
Aiihe annual meeting Of the Stockholders OF the
Nsusgan.eu Bank, holden agreeable to charter, at
their Banding House in WEXFORD this day, for the
purpose Of choosing Directors for ihs ensuing year
the iohowing bsmed gentlemen were elected, viz
Ezra DAVIS, Benoni T. Bates.
Oliver spink, Nichs n Spink.
Euclid Chsdsey, Charles Allen,
Gideon FrceSorn, Stephen Teifi.
Allen VI Thomas, Edwsyd Cole.
John A Browning, Josepb spink.
Benz e Gardner, George w Reynolds
Wdisu Carpenter, Isaac Rey ynolds
Alta sub.equen, meeting oftbs Directors, on the
same day, Ezsa d DAVIS. Esq.. vas reelected
pfe.ident Of ssid Bark for the eusninR year.
Wr... - ~ sPtsK Cash,sr
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-09
From the Louisville Journal. nTYD DnSVTI0N


 Fellow Whigs--I.ook ut the head of this column. There stand the names of Harrison and Tyler, and there they will stand until af- ter the election.
 It is we'll known that we have been the advocates of the nomination of Henry Clay for the Presidency; but it is equally well known that we have uniformly declared our determination to give our support to the nom. inee of the National Convention. In good faith we have given the pledge. and in good faith we mean to redeem it. We shall give to the veteran warrior and statesman of Ohio no reluctant or stinted support-we shall throw our whole heart into his cause, for t is the cause of tho country, of the constitution, and of freedom. t''
 Happily, the season of division in the army of Reform has gone by One of the wisest and weighticst Conventions that ever assem-. bled in the United States, has, after careful comparison of opinions, unanimously nonli- hated General Harrison for the Chief Mag. istracy.; and now every genuine Whig, eve. l " professed Whig who is not a disgrace to that glorious name, will rush with nll the glowing ardor of kindled patriotism to the support ot the nomination. Gen. Harrison
 Is the same hero, the same patriot, the same statesman the same virtuous citizen now that he was in 1856. lf therefore, tho Whigs , supported him with enthusiasm against Mar. tin Van Buren then, with much greater enthu.
 siasm will they support him nOU nga;nst that
 interruptions demagOgue, who, during his term Of office, has been guilty of outrages which, four years ago, were undrcansed O l even by his most violent enemies.
 Tho editor of the Chicago Democrat hal lately been compelled to eat his own wortli in way that was tar from comfortable Among others whom he had abused. wa: Capt. David Hunter, who, as administrafo of the estate of John Kinzie. was accused in directly of flching money from tho Indians Capt. H. accidentally encountered the eGito alone in neigh bor's ofice,and happening {, have in his poclscisa pair of pistols innocen
 ofpowder or ball, and being desirous of hay ing little fun, rendered the hero of the Quil his choice of the shooting irons. But thu courage that shone so brightly on paper, ik' that of Bob Acres. 0ozed out ut the fingers ends, when brought 10 the scratch. Ever, apology was offered. and q most humiliatini certificate, taking back every charge. dircc or indirect againsa Capt. Hunter. was writ ten and signed. s g6,ss.2 hen
 This mode of obtaining a recantation O slanderous charges is NOe one we would rec . cm!ncnd 10 6e universally followed. tut ii excusabie if it has the effect of teaching th' , eassor . lesson of dccesacy that he will no I0rget.-b9E. Adcs &s
 II Tho committee on Elecsisns in the Hause of Rop Eeeeniaflvess consists C Jsr AdmDpiFntion u,e Josi WhiRs. and Chairman who efnouEed a rirhl of in
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-09

Litchfela County, ss. Litchfeld. Jan. 6, le4O. T1PON the petition of Seth P. Beers, Esq,
 U of Litchfeld, brought to the Superi0a Court to be holden at Litchfieid, iR and for said county, on the Sd Tuesday of February. l64O, praying for . foreclosure of the equity of redemption in certain premises mortgaged by Lewis Catiin and Lewis Catlin, yr. of Harwinton, and George s. Catlin, of Wind- ham, Conn, to secure the payment ofa note New.Haven Conn, dated 18th Sept. 1884, for the sum of six hundred thirty seven dol lars and ninety cents, payable on demand with interest, which premises are described as situated in said Harwinton, northeasteriy from the meeting house in said t0SRD. and bounded north by land of Abijah Catlin and Robert H. Austin, east by lnild of Allen Cook. Moses Beach, Merit Riggs; highway. land owned by the heirs of Joseph Cook. de. ceased, and Abijah Catlin, south on land of Luman Bancroft and turnpike road and on land of John Scovih and Gaylord Wells. west on land of George Webster and John Ecovill in part and part by the new county road. with the buildings thereon standing. contnining about two hundred acres: also. . cestain other piece of land situated westerly ofthe above, bounded east on said new coun- fv road, north on Abiiah Catlin's land. we1l m Eunice Caflinis land, and south on Ros- 
 well Cooks land. containing fifleen acres. be the same more or less; and averring that said debt has been assigned to the petitioner and is still due and unpaid and thas said Lewis Catlin died more than oEe year since. viz. on the 7th day Of Jau'y. 1889. and there is no Executor Of the lest wall and testament of said deceased, and no adminislFafor on hls estaie !: and that fheEe has been no such exc euior noi administrator; and that said de- ceased at the time of his decease was indebt- ed to divers persons 10 said petitioner un- Known, &c. |, as by said petition more fully appears: k is ordered. that notice of the pendency of ..;1 ,,asition be given to the heifs and cFedi. tors of the said Lewis Cailin. deceassd. by publishing this order in newspaper printed st Litch6eld. three weeks suCce6aively, bD- fore the 18th day Of January, 1880.
 CALVIN BUTLER, Judge ofsAs S2 County CoGvttOF Lisoafsld cOuHty.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-09

lho ecmmi'see on Elec,ians ia the House of Rep ws Ssssn.e,.Ses: % Tcns.ss q sv AdminiSaOn sn o:'T Whig membeIO from New JCtssy. to 1 esSl ln the Haasp.-ksFDor5 CqusaES
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-09

TIE AFRICANS or THE AMIsraD last account we have of these 'pooE felows.' is that they were seen by the editor of the Newfsayen Herald. shovel ling snow, and showing their ivory in great glee to sec the earth 60 covered with ..JSesk salt."