The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-05

ATRAIp nF THE DEAD.-A report was circu-
lated in New York that the body OF Sheriff Par
kins. lately decrassd. was TO be sent 10 EIglsnd
in the bnrqus Irvine. The consequence was.
the passengers demanded their money back
the sailors would not 60, and nothing in the
world would satisfy their apprehensions. Even
after the bsrque was hauled into the stream the
sailors jumped overheard aud swan ashore.
Baiiooning,-Mr Clayton, Of Cincinnati, who
bad made one or two attempts 10 scale the Al
leganies. is soon TO ascend from Piisbnrg in
balloon called the " Erie Mail Packet" when
he will make another nuempt to cross the
mountains and direct his course to one Of The
Atlantic cities.
Destruction Of Insects by Camomiie.-Iu the l.
rsh Garduers Magazine it is stated, not only
that decoctons OF the leaves of the common
Camomile will destroy insects, but that nothing
contributes so much to the health OF garden as
a number of CamomiIe plants dispersed through
it,
Mn. McELwEE has issned an address to the
people OF Bedford county, vindicatinc his con-
duct, aud explaining the canses which led to
his expulsion. William Mcdonald has BEEN
nominated to supply his place, by the party to
which Mr.. McE. belongs.
Too Many Passengers British barquc
Royal Adelaide. from Falmouth, Eng, was Ii
beled in New York on Saturday, The process
WAS issued on account Of her having brought
more than two passengers per five tons-the
number allowed by law. She brought 1875.
Rapid Traulling.-A gentleman who has
Just returned. went from Boston 10 Cincinnati
and back in fifteen days, out OF which he stop.
ped FIVE dsys.-Ths is probably the shortest
trip ever made TO that place, and, we think, is
worthy OF record.
Master Humphreys Clock.-Tho first num-
ber OF the new work. by Boz, has been issued
from the press Of Lea ~ Blanchard twill be
continued semi-monhly, each number contain
ing two of the English weekly parts.
| The Kingston gsm.) Journal of April ,, states
that boat from II. b. NJ, schooner Rover had
been fred on by small craft, supposed to be pi-
rates. off the coast Of Cuba by which Que off
Ger aud several seamen were wounded
/ The statement Of the execution Of seaman
at the yard arm Of the L. S. S. Vandalia, at Pen
sacoa turns out TO be error. He was sen
fenced to be hung, but pardpnsd under the
place Of execution.
Ship Building IN The VeSt--Ths Cincinnati
Chronicle mentions the launch from one oi
the yards Of that city. of the schooner Hornet
Of 90 tons burthen. built for house IN New
Orleans. and intended for the Tex,s trade.
young man, eighteen years old, got stuck
in the floe Of chimney, while attempting 10
ascend it, in Philadelphia, lately, aud remained
+. their dead fory-hve days before his body was
discovered. tho houss being occupied.
General Gratiofs Cdse.-The Jury in this
case which lately tried at ST. Louis, have
returned verdict in favor of the United States
for S3l ,O56.93.
LimbiesS Lddy.-Thers is woman exhibit
ting in Warrington, who has neither arms ps'
legs. but i. capable Of moving her chair from
enc place to another by means Of her body.
Sunfoteer .Segdrs are manufactured in Phil
adelpha, aud are said to be very pleasant to the
taste, while, unlike tobacco, they arc decidedly
healthy, particularly for eonsumptive persons
A Whate.-Ws learn from the Sag H,rbol
Dor Coreetor that whale was killed off Amss.
ansett, l.. l.. on Tuesday last which 1t is said
will afford forty barrsls Of oil.
The Halifax Journal OF tho goth inst, says
we ara informed that the first Of Mr.. Gu
nard', steamer, will not leave Eng land befor
frs. Of July"
Export et Corn.-Ship India. Of New York,
is loading at Philadelphia, an sutIrs cargo, l0,-
900 bushels, Of white Corn, 10 bulk, 10 Liver
pool.
Improving. Mobile REGISTER states ths,
money begius 10 circulate more freely amongst
US, and business is grown. brisk. Our farmers
look contented and our merchants cheerful
The funeral Of tho Hon. Hugh l.. White
took place on ths 4th Inst,, q, knoxville, Tenn.
An ipmenss number sf the eltizsus attended.
, The rumor of the Independence Of Texas
having been acknowledged BY MEXICO. prove.
to be incorrect.
Sealers.-Tselve ssssrs have returned 10
, ST. Johns, \. +. ,hi, season. with sn svers.s o
1000 seals I; some bad been cut only 70 days
> The Bell Tavern Stables at Richmosd, Va
we're totally destroyed on Tuesday last. aud
with them large number Of horses.
l., The Pew John Thornton kirkland, late
B, Presided; OF Harvard UErsniiy. died at Be-,
ton on Sunday ~erk.
o The Bay State Demoers, thinks there are
e not less than 100 houses gOIOs up 10 Boston al
the present time.
|, Mr.. Gr.spough's experiments. at Washing
$ too. on th's sdvsntsse. Of chemical over th'
q beet srefnseiui OIL, have te-u very successful