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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
PORT OF NEWPORT.
ARRIVED.
"WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY. July Goth.
Sch'r Councillor, Monroe. from Norfolk Jo.eph
Liberan. Nickerson, fiom Boston for Philadelphia
Cygnet, Avery, from AIachiss for New York; ANY
Leeds from Fall River for Philadelphia; Joseph
Robinson, from Somerset for Richmond Sloops
Avon, Gibbs, from Fall River for Hartford Yam.
kee, Brightman, frsm do. for New York
THURSDAY, July 3oth.
Brig Gazelle, Pcircs. OF Bangor. II days from ST
Thomas, in Ballast, for Bsston--put in 10 land 4
passengers bound to England, who proceeded i'm
medistely 10 New York in the steam boat to take
lat 81. long. III, brig Frazer, from Msnnzss for
Boston.
FRIDAY. July 3Ia
Schr Lucy Blake, Blake from Camden, Me-
Sch'r Olive. Haskell from Machias for Proyid
Equal, Snow, from Thomaston for New York
OcIavia, Wseden, frsm Providence. Lurana.
Swssey, from Boslon.--Sloop George. Thacher
from MaehIas, with Lumber to Finch and Engs
SATURDAY. Aug IN
Schr. Msrning Star, NIckerSon. from Provi-
dence for Kepnsbeck; ; General Warren. Mclntire,
from Boston for Long Island. ~ Sloops Enterprise
Allen, from Fall River for Edgariown; Victory,
Heath, from Providence fer New York,
SUNDAY. Aug. I'd.
Brig Washington. True, Of Addison. from Pic.
teu IN. for Providence. e.-Spok. Gath ult, lat.
~ 20, Long % 20. Brig Leader, Il days from Sid.
ney for Salem; LIST inst, lat 40 Sc, long 20 CO. sehr
Counsellor from Turks Island for Bangor
Seh'rs Msdomack, Hart, from Bangor fer New
York; Champion, Poland, from Caiai, for do
Benevoenee, Ncksrson. from Saco for do Ira
der, Rider. from Sandwich for New London Jane
Bates, from New Bedford for Philadelphia.
MONDAY, Aug Sd.
Seh'rs Mamma, Parker, Br:htnsn from New
York; Franklin Green, Smith, do with pine wood
ln Marshall & Casion.-Sloops Massasoit. Brown
Three Brothers, Stewart; Candace, Brown. ali
from New York for Fall River; REM, Hss,b.
from do. for this port and Providence; Velocity.
Sahb. from Philadelphia; Union, Russell, OF and
frsm Nantucket for Norfolk.
CLEARED.
29h. Brig Pocsbon,as Barker, South Atlantic,
3lsi. Gszells, Peiree. Bangor.
lSt. Sloop RieDzi, Heath. Providence
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
A REPUTATION.
Providence July 81, 1910.

Providence July 81, 1910.
Editors r. I. Republican.
Respd. Friends.-A communication in the
Herald Of the Times, printed and published in
ysur town, OF date July 30, l84O, represents
tha, Inc Hon. John D'WoIf, of Bristol r. /.
was an old black cockade FederaliSt, and was so
considered at that interesting period. This is
a mistake. as aver from personal knowledge.
Permit me TO remark. as more explanatory,
that the undersigned is not Republican the
growth oflhe preceding year. but goes back TO
an earlier perod-to The great political contes,
Of 1898 99 and 1900, which resulted in the ele-
va,ion TO power Of that great apostle Of Liberty,
the illustrious JEFFERSON. During his first
and second term | was occasionally associated
with him in the democratic cosncils assembled
at the request Of the friends ofthe National ad-
miuistration and during the late war with
Great Britain, Mr.. D'Wolf was my COLLEAGUES
in the assessment Of the United States direct
tax. He was recommended by tie then Presi-
dent, the lamented and houored Madison, and
approved by the Senate ip 1914, as principle as
SCISSOR for the first District, R. l., Samuel Brown
for the second, and VIM. Hammond, (now
dsceased.) Of North Kingston. for the third
District. And considering the cireumstanee.-
the compensation, The unpoPularty Of the wal
in Rhode Island during the administration e
Mr.. .Msdison.-tbe acceptance Of the appoint.
ment can be considered in no other light thar
as proof Of firm snd sincere sttsehmen ut 10
those high and endesring principles, which. by
the blessing Of Heaven. carried us triumphsutly
throus n that great contest, the second war for
freedom aud independence.
SAMUEL BROWN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
suIpwRECK The Schooner Rochester,

SHIPwRECK The Schooner Rochester, Of
S,soben. Ne. Capt. Haskell, from Piciou for Prov
idenes. with a cargo Of esal, on Friday night last,
about 10 o'clock, in thick fog, run upon Brsn-
tons reef, near the sstrsnee OF this harbor. The
sea was 50 smooth that il was expected she might
b' got OF without nuch damsge BY THROWN. over
the cargo but before that could be effected the sea
rose. and she soon bilged. and was finally lined
over the rocks by the sea. and Thea sank close 10
them. Yesterday there was very heavy sea ou.
and the wreck was driven up On our south west
shore. Her rerew got sshors without any difficulty
and Der SPAN, rigging and sails have been saved
she was insured =, the American otjes Proyid-nec
for 5000
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
SAYINGS BANK.

a nesting or the Corporstion Of the Savings
"a Bank. Newport Aug. lot, 1910. the following
gentlemen wore chosen Directors for the year en.u.
lng ;-Geofse Ings, Sisoh.n r. Norihsm. David
Melville, JOB sherman. Isaac Gosld. Nslb'l Sweet
X. D. Crun'ton, John Stevens, Gcp. Bowen, VIM
J. They, a. Gee, ssm1 Brown, Robt r. Lse
Geo. c Msso1, Ben. Finch. Edwin Wilbur, wm
Snermsn, J. V. Hamneit. Chsrle, T.. Hsnmeu
Benz. VI Altman. Benz. Marsh. Jr., Thos g. Brown
W~ c. Csz1en', Josiah 8. Munro, Benz. n. Tis
dale.
And at a subsequent meeting OF the Directors, TX.
sspo DAY
GEORGE ENGs. wa. chosen Pre.idsn,
CHARLES GYLBs, Treasurer.
BssI b HovL1sp, see'ry.
Aug 5lh 3~.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
SUPERIOR RED. ASH COAL. Cheap.

n psT Iamded from Schooner James T. Hstfsid
- Capt. Inxer,on, from PhiIadslphis. uOS tons
Of the csisbrsied srohn Vein Of PEACH OR-
CHARD COAL. a decidedly Red Ash article.
and Of the best quality. said 10 be equal 10 ,he So
lea, Vein.
Those applying Immediately, and paying Cash. 90
~ 10 enable me 10 make prompt remittance. VIII
secure TO themselves the n'ost favorable prices.
July 22d ROBERT STEVENS
All those indebted for Coal, are earnestly request
ed 10 make payment prevIeas 70 the 3lst inst, 70
r. STEVENS.
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Medical Institution Of Yale
College.

IUNHE annual course OF Lectures, for IN. term Of
- lotO-i' viii commence on Thursday, Oct. q,
and continue sixteen weeks
Chemistry and Pbsrnsey. by Bfsi's siLLfsAs,
NJ D.. IL ID.
Theory and Practice Of Phy,ie, By Eti I've. NJ d.
NatsrI, Hedea and Tberspeuuos, BY WiLLDn
TrLLY. 81. ID.
Principles and Practice OF Surgery, BY JosIru,r
R~osr. NJ. ID.
Ob.ieirios. By TiporKY BEEsy, NJ. ID.
ans,sny aud Physiology, by CHasLEs Hooxgp,
VI ID.
Fees for fnil course s76, to be paid 10 advance.
No dissection fee required nor any contingent sx.
pc nses. except q reasonable charge for subJsets.
" hieh are sbapdsntly supplied.
CHARLES HOOKER. see'ry.
ysls Collsgs, Ne~ Hsvs-. Js'y ~ 's.,
suxn. E--1-s
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

.noCT.'oLIyER G. TURNER keeE: con
~ staauy on hand supply offRESh MINI
POX INJECTION. ct bis office. nsrt door 70 rvs
nofheTs hou.s in Thsmes-ot.s where he nay ~
ws,s he found rssds attend 90 'se v.fsns '''"e'
- Of his rtozsspn
ro.r,., y.i, n 'alf.--G
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NOTICE.

TIME firm OF =. NJ. & J. n. sTEDMAN was
- this day dIsolyed by mnrusl CONSIST All
persons having demands against said firm are re-
indebted 10 make imm sdisie payment to ,. W.
sTEDMAN, who will costume the CABINET
BUsIN Ess, in all iis branches. at the old aasd
No. 10 broad Street
Nj Constantly on hand, good assortment OF
CABIN EFT FURNITURE ard CHAs"s' VIM"
will be sold on the most reasonable terms
New port, rnly 20 1S40.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

.Spv---Vs 7ves,y-fi-e Cent Pieoes.-The
Pennsylvania states tina, number OF spurious
quarters Of dollar have made their appearance
within few days past. They are well e,leu-
lated to deceive, being very beautifully eIeeu-
ted. Their are shade shter 'han the ssnu-
me and BY this aud their sound eau generally
be dsisote9
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

The marsei was dull, and prices rather lower
Ssles OF 200 head at So TO IS, averaging got the
Mich Cows we're all sold at 20, 30. 40. and S4s.
sheep ana Lambs we're mostly sold, SHEEP al J
so, IS and s.; LsmSs at | a5 to 81, each.
Hay-Sales BY the load at SO 10 T5c the 100 le,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
MARINE MEMORANDA.


Arrived at Savannah, 22d ult schr. Eagle, Willy
from Havana
Arr. 10 the scbrylkiII. 27th. .ch'rs Cora, Cor
zens; Amiiy. Hand; Charles, Dodge and Lion,
Baxter. from this port
2s'h, Sch'r Export. Gardner. from this port.
Arrived at New York on Thursday last, seh'I
Hannah. Boss, from New Orleans.
Al Havana, 23d ult ship Wm Ens,, Coe, for
Cowes the 25th.
WHtLERs.
Ship GANGS. Wood. Of Fall River, was destroy.
ed by hre at Talcabnana. April I'd. Crew saved. -
Capt. Wood came passenger in ship Nsssachusett,
at New Bedio'd. The Gang.s was fully insured
with the exception Of one or two shares. worth a
bout $1,000. his supposed, she wa, inientionaIy ,
set on hre by tbs Cooper. and two others attached
to the ship Every attempt 10 smother the FIRE prev
ing Intellectual, she was ashore and scu,iled bu
burn, to the waters edge About $1,000 worth o
oil and $500 worth Of sails, rigging. gear, &c
we're saved. $50 900 insured on vessel
Returned TO Bristol on "Wednesday last, bsrque
Es-er, Dssseii. sailed 5ib for Atlantic Ocean The
Essex on the 18th nit in lat. 81. Ion. 6I, during
heavy ,qnnll. was struck with lightning which shiv
cred the man iopmsst and main mast almost Il
sphnen, IN the fall earned away the mizen iopmasl
stove the boats and injured the deck. Several on
board were stunned by the shock but no one injured
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

Trinity Church New York.-This ancient
church is rebuilding in style Of great splen-
dor and beauty. The design is purely gothic,
from model Of Mr.. Upjohu, recently of Bos
ton. The material is fine brown stone, sus-
ceptiblc of a high faish. The length OF the
new ediice will be lS3 feet and the width s4.
The tower will bo 30 feet square, and the spire
is 10 be 264 feet in height.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

Coun:eJeiting Op1atiOns.--We learn from
the JournsI Of Commerce, that discovery has
been made in New York, Of extensive counter
feiting operations. Of most perfect character
A foreign ensraver named Hulseman. by some
means, came into possession Of large quantity
of dies and apparatus formerly used BY Messrs.
Burton. Eduunds and Co, a respectable bank
mole engraving company, whose effects a few
years since went into the hands Of assignees
and were sold. With these facilities, Hulse-
msu has been engaged in manufacturing coun-
tertei,s. A great many Of them, it is supposed.
have got into circulation. particularly los OF
the Catskll Bank. Husemnn is missing, bu,
his establishment has been searched, and the
various tsols, dies, &c. have been discovered
and secured.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

A Marrne Monster.-The Bsltmers Sun
gives the following strange fish story:
"Ou Sunday evening about s o'clock. as the
schooner Wasp, captain Ovens. was coming
up the bay, they deserted, three miles below
North Point. strange looking fish or ssrpen,
TO the leevard. A boat from the schooner wss
manned, and chase for the prize took place.
A hsrpoon was driven into the creature, and a.
way 1t flew. dragging the boat for nearly eight
miles, hke chip down = cataract. IL vas
found necessary at length to stop the speed Of
thIs marine locomotive. ssd n couple OF balls
being shot into u. the death furry came 90,
aud II soon fosted a lifeless Carcass. il Sss
borne in triumph 10 the foot OF South street
wharf. where 1t was visited By most Of the old
cruIzeu about town, who had been TO every
part OF the globe, and knew every thing that
pzrtoos Of the nature Of 6sb, flesh. or fssi. like
q book. They all declared they had never
seen such a nou1escupt. IL ssssures t-elvs
ie~t IN length. and niue feet from TO to I'm; u
has head like a seal. with teeth, and ITS back
- covered With a hard shell. IL has four bns
or hiPPers, sod IN its general appearance bears
some resemblance of turtle, or rstner rnsn-
trosiy of that species Of fish. which nature IN
ens OF her freaks had created. How u came
INTO the Chesapeake bay isa mystery. II can
De seen at South street vh,rf"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

NEWPORT. So.
nY ,iItue Of an Execution issusd cut Of the
- Court Of Common Pleas. for tho County OF
Newport, May term 1910. aud 10 me directed and
delivered, will sell at Public Auction on the prem.
ises, TO the highest bidder on MONDAY .he iiih
day Of September next. at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
All The right. title and interest that JOSEPH L.
c. HARDY. Of Washington. in the District Of Co
lnmba, had the Esd day Of October, 1899 ct forty
five minutes past Eve o'clock. p. NJ, (when attach
men, was made tho original wrii in favor OF Hen
~ Built Jr, OF said Newport) in and to lot Of land
situate IN said Newpor', with the "Coitse" and
other outbuildinss thereon said lot being bounded
US follows South Esslery on Kay street, six.
~ ieet;-Nor,h Westerly on land of Sarah Perry.
SIXTY feet North aud Fast ON land Of George FL
lev and Patience Hudson, - set;--and South
Westerly on land Of Mrs Lawrence - feet -bs
the same more or less
Conditions a, time and place OF ssle.
WIN. u. DOUGLAS, Sheriff
Newport JuIe i3 ls40-jel7.
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z L z o r o r s.

HENRY BULL. of Newport.
JOHN D'WOLF, Of Bristol.
JESSE HOWARD. of Cranstoo.
THOMAS S. TAYLOR. ef s. Kingsrown
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BRIGHTON MARKET, Monday. Juiy 81.

Reported for the Boston Daily Adv. sns Patriot ]
Al market 435 Beef Csule 20 Cows sod Calves
900 Lhssp. 90 Beef Cstiie remain uaspld.
Prices-Beef Cauie.-We reduce quotations 10
conform 10 the sales FIRST quality, % 90; second
quality 5 50s IS; third qssliiy 4 80 a s IS
Cows and Calves. sales at Sl9, -. %. 30, 80
and 40.
SHEEP Doll. Lots ssld for tl Is. I %, 81, I
50, ! Il, 81. s2 W. and z So.
Svins.-Nons at nsrxst. and no demand.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

CHICAGO TRADE.-The Buffalo Journal says
that the sail craft upon the lake are doing bet
ter this season Than they have for years past.
Every vessel returns full freighted, and so in
creasing is the demand for conveyance by this
means, that our forwarders have established a
regular lino to the upper lakes
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05
IA arrfsu.

N~-Sc%~~>S
In Providence on Monday. By the Rev. A. II.
Vinion. Mr.. Ssmnel N. Richmond, Jr.. 10 Mira
Harriet T. Hathaway.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

N,w-YoRx CATTLE MAsHEr, Jolly a..
Reported for the New York Jour OF Commerce.
Al usrse 300 head Of Beef Csule, fnsIedins
90 lsft Uver - mich oors. and $50 sheer s,d
's-Ss
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

LoUIsIASA.-Moore, the Wing candidate, i,
said 10 be elected ip the third district by from
thirty to sixty-fve majority. The official re-
turns have moi yet been received.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

On the 9Th inst, at Knoxville. where a large
uumbor Ofrhe Democracy of East Tennessee
had met 10 celebrate the day. Governor Polk
who was present by invitation, publicly Seclin
ed running for the Vice Presidency, and an
nounced himself as a candidate for reelection
TO the office Of Governor Of that State.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

Laupch.-One Of the largest merchant ships
Glover, was launched on "Wednesday morning,
the Doth inst. at ten o'clock, from the ship
yard oil Mss,r. Bergh 81 Co, foot OF Scanned
street, n. York. The ship will be added to
Glover & McMurrsy's lioe Of New Or leans
/ packets.
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N q. liz
AUGUST 8, 1870.
NATHANIEL SWEET,

Corner Of Thames and Church streets.
rHEAP GOODS may be had and no fstoks
~ the OLD STAND, NO. ia, con
stanlly fssc,-ins from New York and Boston.
~ 5 has now come Of the cheapest goods 10 ev.
er had IN his store such m--
Real good CALlCoES for only I24 cents a yard
Meusselne dc lsine for only So aud o. so dress
Handsome cotton pocket hdkfs. for I2I cts TO 25
cts. each.
Cotton hose for l2I Is. 10 Scots per pair
Book muslin from 25 10 10 cts. per yard.
"a blnd boxes Of difforen, sizes.
BONNETs.
Shaker hood bonnet. new pattern.
Black and White do.
Florence braid ,lo. for Sc To - each.
a handsome assortment Of wors,ead. ginshams
lace wells and french collars
Mohair net gloves children's cotton gloves
Cotton Umbrellas for only as cts
bleaehed shr''ns for cts per yard, and un.
bleached fer 10 cts.
White do. for osly 10 CTS per yard, q Ik half hose
Real French cae"es foI only shilling per yard.
Lsoes from , cents to 3 cts per ward. Wide
lace from 2s TO 40 cts. per yard.
Highland blanket suAwLs. d ro-ha do. cam.
uels hair do, Reiincone and square shawls
Floor Carpets all linen, only so cts per yard
Handsome oil Wool CAkPETING, for one
dollar per yard
Handsome HEARTH RUGS, Cheap
Cheap linen iable cloths from IS cts 10 aI 80 cts
Woolen figured table covers.
A splendid assortment Of ribbons
A handsome assortment oi luistrings figured and
plain and real leather ssl,ins few days from Can
ton
Nathaniel Sweet has never ,eon the time for the
las, 30 years, when he could give much goods 70,
dollar as the present time.
His old customers and all others nfo invited 10 cal
and give him look. and they VIII no satisfied n,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

LIST OF LETTERS,
REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE, NEW
PORT, R.I.
AUGUST LET, lS4O.
G5- Persons calling for than piii pleas.
say odrsrtised," as they are placed in a
len0Tilc Inn
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LOOK OUT FOR PRIZES
IN SCHOOL FUND LOTTERIES
TO BE DRAWN THIS WEEK,

TO BE DRAWN THIS WEEK.
This Day, s. F. 1890 Numbers--I6 is Ballo's,
Capital s1l, ,o00-Tickeis So
Thursday. Class ll0-T5 numbers ~ bailsis.
Capital S7,ooO-Tics.e % 90
Friday, Class III 80 nurubers-i2 ballots
Cap prize $40 ooo-Tics -.
Saturday, Class ne rs uuubers--l2 ballots
Capital $40, 900, and
prize Of $4,000 40 prizes Of $1,000
Of 5000 40 Of 500
of 5000 I26 Of $50
Of 1000 1876 of 100
Tickets $40.
For sale in a gres, variety Of numbers q, the Old
Office of
;. q. SHAW.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

Census Of Wdr1Cick The whole number I
inhabitants is 5776, being an increase OF t2i
since 1880, aud 3537 since 1920.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

scP"'ee ooh'
Brown Carter John
Bsbcock Henry
Brigh,n,an lanes NJ
Burlington Moses d
Baily GsorgsI
Barnard Cap Benjamin
hun Nelson
Mrs--Babsock Sarah
M,ss--Brewn Susan
Bfenton Liza
Burgess Louisa
Csttsli Col Willism m
Crosby John p
Carlo Robert
Chs nbsrl'n Henry u
Curlsy Peter
Csswsll William
Cnse Gardner
CrowslI jonathan
Chnss Bunker
Garter Henry 2
Cnrrier Charles
Cnuock Lswfenes
Mn-Chass Alice r
Carr Eliza
Miss--Chsse Isstssy
Davis William A
Davis Thomas A
Duncan Joseph
Mr-Dsvis Charles
Miss-Dsan EysrIlna A
Deirce Hannah G
Fry WIN A
F,Bcld Franklin
Governor OF Rhode Island
0oldsborough Col c n
Gibbs q \
Miss Gibbs Anna n
Hsmilton q A
Heath Samuel
Howell John Brown 3
Mn-Hildre,h T.
Hall Elizabeth
Mrs Bnige
Miss--Iioymer "
Hssly Jesnette
Hosly Jcsnei,.E >
Lsdd Joseph y
Luther John ~
Liiile6eld Benjamin
Lo,eboreugh Aron
Mn-I,sband
Mis---Iewis Cs,harins A
MeAllssisr Daniel
Mart'n Henry 9
M.r.haIi Edward w
Miss heHlroy Sarah
II,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

The PACIFIC STEAM SHIrs.-Twa steam
ships, belonging 10 the Pacific steam ship Nav
igs,on Company, have been fitted out for their
destination in the Pacific Ocean. One had al
ready left London for Falmouth, whence she
was TO depart on the cd, for Rio Janeiro. The
other was to leave London on hs 9th, and both
were to proceed together from Rio, through
the Straits of Magellan, to Valparaiso and
Callao.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

Deep Soundings James Ross, r. n.
on the Sd Of March last in lat. 33 81 south.
Ios. 94 east. found bottom at the depth Of 2677
fathoms. He had over 5000 fsthoms Of line on
the reel, and the weight employed was $40
pounds. Capt. Ross believes that soundings
may be obtained. however deep the sea The
mean velocity Of the weight in descending 2G77
fathoms, was at the rate Of three miles and
one fifth per hour. The first SO fa,homs des-
cended at the rate OF IL miles per hour, and
the last 100 "a.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

GFThe Secretary of the Treasury, to carry
ont the section of the act Of Congress which
requires the speedy presentmen, of government
drafts at the pisces where payable, has issued
Instructions to Receivers General snd others.
that at the end of each quarter they are TO esend
to Washington list Of ell drafts, outstanding.
issued previous 10 the commencement Of the
quarter. Drafts thus laid over by the holders
are not 10 be paid till instructions are received
TO that effect. The holders must make appli-
cation 10 the Treasurer, and he may make over
laid drafts payable d, such place rs suits his
convenience. This will prevent the drafts from
being held against the government when over
due.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-05

nPThs U,ies y. Y. Democrat has an ae-
count 81 persen having authorised the edi'ei
TO offer bet of 81 900 that Martin Van Burer
would be reelected. After considerable drum
ming. consulting and csueussipg amOns the
federsIists the wager wss taken up bys ~his
of that city. The result showed thar the per-
son who offered the bet was a ~hig; one whose
name was used by the uhs caucus last spring
for Alderman 10 the fourth ward he was also
one Of the persons who organized the Tippeca-
noe Club in that city. Whom it was remarksd
th,t he was "whg," he replied that " i, was
true be was a whig, but he bet 10 make money"
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Copy of letter from DIR. S. S. Fitch.

PHILADELPHIA, May, TO, Io'o'
DR.. JAYNE Dear SRI feel that can hardly say
enough to you in favor of lbor's Oleagnous mar
Tonic, prepared by YOU My hair had been falling
off about two Years and had become very tim,
threatening speedy badness, when ! commenced
using this remedy. In about one week II ceased TO
fall of.
have used it now about three months, and nave
as full and thick head of hair as | can possibly
desire / have recommended its Use to number OF
nv irenGs who all speak well Of it. If faithfully
employed, / have no doubt of lis general success
may add. that before using the Tome, had tired
almost all the various articles employed for the hair,
such as the Macassar Oil all the different prepara-
tions Of Bears Oh, Vegetable Hair Oil, &c. &'c
without experiencing much if any benefit
Respectfully yours
s. S. FITCH.
No. 172 Chestnut street.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-11-12
Collectors Office.
DISTRICT OF BATH, MAINE

& DISTRICT OF BATH, MAINE,)
AUGUST, %, 1910. {
WDY virtue of instructions from the Solicitor of
h D the Treasury, am authorized and will sell at
private sale all the right. title and interest which the
United States have in and to sundry lois Of land
and fats in Bath, which were set off TO the United
States on execution against the Bath Bank, and
which were formerly owned by ISAIAH Croker,
deceased.
Il pan and description of the lots may be seen
at the Custom House, where the terms of sale will
be made known. J. SEWALL, Collector.
3 mos %.