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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05

NOINe around lnell, ana are n Inc same
time carried with the planets in their cir
cults about the sun. Astronomers have
found, by calculations that can be relied
on, that some of those planets are i'm
mcnsely larger than the world on which
we live. Saturn, for example, is 900
times the size Of or earth, and Jupiter,
which when seen by us, appears only ms
speck on the vault Of heaven, 400 times
larger 1t is supposed, from the resem-
blance of these bodies to our earth, that
they are inhabited by intelligent beings.
Whoever can suppose that the planets and
stars were made only to give us little
feeble light, must have very diminutive
idea of the divine wisdom. The sun is,
by calculation, found TO be more than a
million times larger then the earth. The
stars are supposed to be suns to other sys-
TENS of worlds. In 4 clear night, about
a thousand are visible 10 the naked eve,
and about rs millions may be seen in the
heavens by glasses. Those that appear
small 10 lis are probably farther of. DIR.
Dick remarks that all this vast assemblage
may, when compared to what lies beyond
the utmost boundaries of human vision in
the unreasonable spaces OF creation, be
no more than the immense ocean. There
are also nearly 500 comets that are con-
nected with our solar system, many of
which fly oil So lar after passing round
the sun, that it is suppocd that they may
even connect our system of worlds with
Others. These comets cross the paths of
many of the planets, and gone of the plan
cts cross the orbits OF each other Hence
we might suspect that there is danger of
a collision between them, which would
dash them TO pieces, or cause them TO
run lawIcs5 through the sky. Yet,
Tho path prescribed invariably kept,
Upbrads the lawlcss sallies Of mankind;
Worlds ever tiwartng never interfere,
What knots are tied how soon are they dissolyd
And yet the seeming worried planets free;
They rove forever, without error rove
Well may we say in the language of
inspiration, "Great and marvellous arc
thy works, Lord God Almighty" And
- What is man that thou art mindful of
him, and the son of man that thou visitest
him" Who can butrevcrencc Him who
binds the sweet influence of Plciados and
Losses the bands of Orion; Who sltteth
on the circle of the earth, and considereth
the inhabitants as grasshoppcrs who
measurcth the heavens with a span and
wcighcih the mountains in scales and the
hills in balances
"An undcyout astronomer is mad
And all who do not love and serve the
God who made heaven and earth and all
that in them is, show their folly.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
From the Ladies' Companion.
IL ~ MOI ALWAYS MAY.

HY PRoF. II. W. LoNGFELLow.
The sun is bright, the air is clear
The darling swallows soar and sing,
And from the stately clms hear
The bluc-bird prophcrying Spring
So blue yon winding river flows,
1t seems an outlet from the sky,
Where waiting till the west wind blows,
The frcightcd clouds at anchor lie.
All things are new the buds, the leaves,
That GID the clm-tree's nodding crest,
And even the nest beneath the caves =
There arc no birds in last years nest.
Al things rejoice i'll youth and love,
The fulness of their first delight;
And learn from the soft heavens above,
The melting Tenderness Of night.
Maiden. that rcadcst this simple rhyme,
Enjoy thy youth-it will not stay;
Enjoy the fragrance of thy prime,
For, oh ! it is not always May!
Enjoy the Spring of love and youth,
To some good angel leave the rest,
For Tune will teach thee soon the truth
There are no birds in last years nest.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
Agents for the Free Trader.

A. , Morr, Peru, La Sale county, Ill,
G. G. MILLER, Dayton.
A. q. SMTTH, Smith Is Mills.
jason Comfy, Troy Grove.
l.. w. DlMMocK, Ncrmiionvillc.
HGvnY PHILLIPS, Munson, (Indian creek.)
G.. w. RaYNoLDs, p. NJ. Pontiac.
REEFS MoaGAN, Morgan's Mill.
JAMES G.. CAR, Bristol, Kane Co. Ill.
WILLIAM RtNEY, near Van Buren,, Ill.
WILLIAM X. BnnwS, Sunbury, Illinois.
HENnY Hicks, Hicks mill, De kalb Go. Ill,
w. w. VIM, Oswcgo, Kane Co. Ill.
ANTHONY PIrzEu, Boonesboro', Oglc Co. Ill
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05


some one from whom the desired infor.
nation might be extracted TO my great
relief, recognized two old school-mates
who had not before observed
Good evening, Johnston How arc
you ?"
Good evening! Glad to see YOU
here"
"Can you tell me what .dooe' means!"
$40 rag! (he knew rather less Italian
than did, why, go away to be sure"
Not feeling quite certain of the cor
RICHNESS Of this version, applied to the
second.
"Ah, Smith, how are you ! Can you
tell me what 'doec' means ?" Dove!
| believe ii is the Italian for dove" And
with this lucid explanation, was obliged
to rest content.
The duet, like all other subIunary
things, came to an end in course of time.
Supper soon followed, during which |
enjoyed some sensible conversation con-
corning old times with my two friends ;
but as soon as we had imbhcd the neces-
sary quantity of refreshments, they car
ricd off, or were carried of by their re-
spectiyc ladies'. Some one else had made
away with Miss Cleveland, and | was
left TO my own resources. First, | stood
still in one corner for a few minutes ;
then | walked over TO another, and stood
there next | .rlcd to listen TO song
which was being, murdered, but the in
stinct of sell-prcseryauon soon compelled
me to retire to 4 respectful distance.
Then | trod on a lady's toe and begged
her pardon for 50 doing. Even this little
incident afforded me great relief.
Suddenly a fan was dropped. lsprang
forward like young comet, nearly demo-
fishing an exquisite who was advancing,
with the same object, siczed the fallen
article, and presented it to its fair owner.
But at that moment | was sensible that
something about me had given way.
Partly concealing myself behind the win
dow curtain, endeavored to reconolre
the extent of the damages My worst
approximations were realized! had rup-
tured my coat, from under the right arm
half way across the back. Gov. Marcy S
immortal mtaik0bOWajicS were not a
circumstance 10 it!
Well. thought |, 'It9Biis est elndi,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
From the Albany Cultivator.
Valuable Table.

Mcssrs. GAYLORD a. TUcKER-A few
| days ago was much in want of some dry
measure of capacity, as | had often
been before but this circumstance had
never led me until then, TO think of the
vast numbers of housekeepers, especially
farmers, who suffer inconvenience from
the same cause; in fact, do not believe
should err, in rating them at 90 in every
hundred. Why they continue to do so,
they themselves can best tell i; but it oc-
CURED to me that might perhaps render
them an acceptable service by publishing
a list of boxes i'll a square form, which |
made out for my own use, 10 contain the
following quantities, TO wit: barrel, half
barrel, bushel, half bushel, peck, half
peek, gallon, half gallon, and quart. The
square shape was preferred, as being far
easier both TO make and calculate, and the
list was Immediately sent to my friend
Mr.. Rufliin, editor of the Farmers Re-
gister. Butas many read your Cultivator
who never see his paper, | now send the
same statement to you, that You also may
publish it, if you think il may be useful.
4 similar table is not to be found i'll any
book that have ever seen; although it is
perfectly obvious to every body that it is
much wanted. The advantage TO buyer
especially would be considerable for they
could always ascertain whether they re-
ceivcd their proper quantity of any thing
sold by dry measure, if they would only
carry the table III their memories, or OH
memorandum, together with small rule
in their pockets.
A box 81 inches square and % in. deep
will contain barrel, or 1882 cubic in
chcs.
A box 81 inches by is in. square, and
If in deep, will contain half barral, or
1916 cubic inches.
A box 10 in. by 1919 in. square and
8 in. deep will, contain bushel, or
2,l50.4 cubic inches.
A box s III. by 81 in. square, and in.
deep will contain one peck, or 1915 Gu
bic in.
a box s in. by s in. square, and AZ in.
deep will contain one half peek, or 1858
inches.
A box in. by 4 i'll square, and g in.
deep, will contain half gallon, or l34.4
cubic in.
A box 4 in. by square, and AZ in.
deem will contain one quart or 81 . cubic
inches.
These measures all come within Il
small fraction of cubic inch Of being per.
= tectIy accurate, as near, indeed, rs any
measures of capacity have ever yet been
made for common use; the difficulty of
making them with absolute exactness, has
never yet been overcome.
Sep. 81, 1910. JAS. NJ. GARNETr.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05

Could we but look into many domestic
circles, with all their out;rara show Of
inory, what scenes of misery would pre-
sent themselves to our view, all origina-
ting in the senscless rage for gentility,
or the silly ambition of figuring in u
higher station than that 10 which they
belong.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05

\ man being capitAlly convicted at the
Old Bailey, was, as usual, asked what he
had to say why judgement of death should
not be passed against him. "Say !" re-
piled he, "why, | think the joke has been
carried far enough already, and the less
is said about it the better. If you please,
sir, well drop the subject"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05

ArrENTivE---''My wife is very atten;
tive to tho pigs" said gentleman the
other day, in The presence Of some ladies'
..rhat accounts for her attachment TO
YOU" responded one Of the fair damsels.
Pretty sharp Joking, that.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05

We know no females charm so attrac-
tive to the sensible and thrifty man, as a
familiar acquaintance with the duties of a
housewife.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
10 3 Y @ L L

OF every description, executed Ia the neatcst
manner, at the usual prices.
OTTAWA is the scat of justice OF La Sale
county, is situated at the junction of the Fox river
with the Illinois, 200 miles, by water, from SAINT
Louis, and midway between Chicago and Peoria.
The population of Ottawa is about one thousand.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
The Old Chief.

A correspondent of the Salem Advert
ser furnishes an anccdotc, strikingly char
actcristic of the tirmncss and energy OF
Gen. Jackson. While he wan sitting as
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Tennessee,
an atrocious culpIt escaped the cutody OF
the Sheriff, seized loaded muskct with
bayonet, and placed himself i'll the angle
Of a stone wall, swearing he would shoot
the first and bayonct the second man who
attempted his arrest. The Sheriff order
cd ten men as assistants, but they dared
not approach him, and the fact was re-
ported to the Judge. "Summon one hun.
bred men, them said Judge Jackson
1t was done they also were afraid tC
make the attempt Upon second rcpor
---"summon the judge said Jackson
Il was done. He descended from the
bench, approached the culprit with ;
stern countcnancc and digufed firmncss
seized the muskcl with one hand and tn,
sulprit with the other, and passed him
over to the custody Of the shcra'.-Nct
Bed)0rd Rcg.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
NUMBER 80.

wife, if YOU fancy they are so polite FOR
nothing -
Let the poor man think of this, when
man of high standing greets him first, and
bows low TO him.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
GEORGE F. WEAVER g. JOHN HlSE,
Canal Street, nearly opposite tile Mansion Ho''se
TER MS:

TBUMS:
Two dollars and fifty cents per annum, II paid III
advance; Three dollars ifnot paid before the cXPi-
ration of the first six months; And three dollars
and twenty-five cents if delayed until the end OF
the year.
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square Tor
the irst insertion, and 25 cents for each sub
scqucnt insertion. A liberal discount made to
those who advertise by the year.
QrNo paper discontinued until all arrearagef
are paid, unless at the option of the editors.
All communications, to ensure attention. mus
be post paid.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
Chimney sweep wit.

Don't YOU want for to employ me -
asked a chimney sweep of well dressed
gentleman yesterday, in Royal street.
Employ the devil ~ said the man,
"lm a stranger here"
"No matter for th,t," replied the
sweep, Il think maybe you may need
my services"
"What do you follow inquired the
man.
"Sweeping chimncys."
but I've neither house nor chimney"
said the man.
"Well," said the boy, Il thought may
you'd like to have your throat swept
| see your mouth is smoking"
"Gct out, you rascal" replied the
man, as he flung away ripe havanna.-
Nctc Orleans Crescent
THE Foe and Leopard.-A fox sat,
deep in thought, at the entrance Of his
den: "What are YOU thanking Of now"
asked his helpmale.
al will tell you: The leopard went by
just now, and spoke to me So polite.
spoke first, too. What the plague does
it all mean :"
"Why, you silly creature, what should
it mean p
"You can't know much abou, leopards,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-05
From the Knickcrbockcr of December.
NV First Party.

Wuir powy ny THE SUFFERER, AS SOON As NE
GOT OVER 1T.
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G LIB r "A II Y
Stoves Stoves Stoves

4 have on hnnd large supply Of COOK
.STOTES, from the Norton furnace, cal
culatcd Tor coal or wood-the same patterns
that have heretofore sold which gave the
brs, satisfaction of any ever dealt IN, and
all OF which will be sold as low Us can be
purchased in this State. Also. : Rotary
stoves for wood; . Posllcy stoves, and
large number Of Cylinder stoves. all of which
will be sold very low, as intend selling out
this Fall.
Also, large supply of tin ware on hand,
which can be purchased at wholesale at a
liberal discount from former prices.
Al persons wishing to purchase stoves
will do well 10 call aud see for themselves.
job work done as usual, aud promptly at.
ended 10. WM. j.. MELVll.L.
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RE MOVAL!!

NILLlAM II. GREENE, Tailor and
w Draper, takes this method TO inform
his friends and the public generally that he
has removed to the store No. lH l-2
Thames street, directly opposite Co. .alorshs
shoe store) where he viii continue the Tai
loring busincs in all its various branches..--
lie tenders his thanks for the liberal patron
age received and respectfully so!icis CON
tlnuance.
Always on hand complete assortment of
Broadcloths, Cassimcrcs, Vestings .and other
articles usually found in such an csinbish-
ment, which he will sell as cheap as can be
found in any other store III town.
- Particular attention tn CUTTING
WANTED q Girls as apprentices.
April Is.
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rSOlllscts.
REMOVAL.
THOMAS II. SHEFFIELD

THOMAS Il. SHEFFIELD
Respectfully informs his old friends and Gus
toners in to,cn and country,
rtNI1AT he has removed TO the coInmodlous
store formerly occupied by Sheffield 81
Bell, doors south of his late location, where
he has for sale eeeyy article IN the GROCERY
line, with the exception of intoxicating
liquors. as low as can be purchased else,
where of equal quallty-ahd delivered free
of expense in any part Of the town.
He has Oil,-sperm at 81 30, warranted
pure, and whale at 80 cts, almost as white as
water; Brown Havana Sugar, l2a lbs for 81
and other things in proportion.
Daring the summer season, he will be con-
stantly supplied from the hest Dalrys on the
Island, with good fresh butter, &c. &C.
Without undertaking to puff his articles, he
will merely invite his friends to call and sntIs.
fly themselves, which he believes they will
not fail 10 do on inspection.
Newport, April ], 1871.
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SPENCER'S

Pills Jor Sick Heodache, Piles, Dyspepsia, Sc
.Nso Cough Swup for affection of
the Lungs, sc.
'E'ilE above articles, comprising Pills aud
Syrup, arc OF Il purely vegetable charac-
ter, without particle Of any thing else in
their composition.
SPE.NCER'S PILES md SYRUP
OR VEGET1BLE MEDICLNES.
III you are well, let medicines alone-li you
are sick, try SpENCER'S.
REASONS;
/ !. They never produce tho least poSslDl
bad effect IN any case.
i =. They have the testimony of thousands,
among them regular physicians, vcrbul aud
written, that they are highly useful ia great
variety Of cascs-grncrally cfiecilng cure,
and seldom indeed falling to give relief, cs.
peclally IN cases Of headache, pains and dis.
trcsS iD any part of the system, dyspepsia,
scroiula, piles, worgs, internal bleeding, fc-
male complaints, consumptlyc complaints, aud
many others.
| g. They arc gentle CathNr,ics, operating
on the alternative principle, changing and
correcting the habit without violent purging,
and without pain. Dlschargng The morbid
matter without affecting the proper u atlngs
Of the stomach ard buwels--pnrliying the
blood, and leaving the system IN healthy
slate.
4. Last, but not lcast-tbey create no
danger oftaking cold-nay be taken Mt any
time, under any circumstances, according to
directions which accompany them--and re-
qulre M change of diet.
4 5. Any one who viii try them will find the
above reasons subsiantiuled by MS owNtx.
pERIfNCE.
- The medicines are exclusively com
poscd of innocent vegetable materials, the
growth of New England f; and have been used
for generations, with astonishing success.
3 In cases of inflammation of The Lungs.
Asthmatic Coughs, Affections Of the Glands,
&c. the Proprietor would rccommcnd Mr..
Jones' Syrup, AS a valuable auxiliary to the
Pills. 1t Is prepared by him, and may BE-
found with him, and his agents.
/ Particular directions accompany The medl
cInrs.
Prcpdyedby GIpEoH SrENCER, UdTnirk
u. l., SoIe proprietor, and to whom onIy Me
composition Is kH0TR.
The Pills may be obtained in this place oi
MARY TiILEY, 10 Spring street, sole Agent
for New port and most Of the Towns and Villa
gcs in tue State of the appointed agents.
The following gentlemen have been ap.
pointed Agents Tor the sale Of Spencer,
Vegetable Pills"
\ G.. Brown. Little Compton;
llowland o. Church, Westport;
Albert Clifford New Bedford
7 Also, at Wholesale by the subscriber al
Warwick; Oliver Johnson g. Go. Providence
and A. B. e. ID. Sands, 100 FuIton.st Now.
York CIiy. May a.
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For Newport and Providence,

Until further notice
:G. S:sssSsG= -sy1e-z1fs the Mai stage will leave
GySy1$sAzE& Providence tor Warren,
sea1s-.-------.,,sl - Bristol, aud Newport, ;,
every morning tSundays exceplcd,) ut nine
o'clock, A. NJ, aud arrive IN Newport at two
O'Clock =. NJ. A Mail stage will also leave
Newport for Providence VIA Bristol and War
ren, at o o'clock, A. NJ aud arrive IN Provl-
dcnce at 2 O'Clock =. NJ, in time to take the
SlonIngton Cars for New York, the ears for
Boston, and the Stages for W0onsoekct aud
Coventry. This Is the most direct aud expe-
ditlous route between Providence aud New
port, aud passengers taking this lIne may
rest assured that every attention will be paid
10 render The ride rs comfortable Us possible.
The coaches arc in good ordGr-good horses
and careful and oblIging drivers. There Is
now a new horseboat at Bristol Ferry which
makes the crossing much more expeditions
aud pleasant than formerly.
Extra horses and coaches furnished in
either place nj short notice.
Books kept III Providence at the Manufac-
turcrs and Franklin Hotels; at Coles in
Warren, and at Jones' IN Bristol, aud at llaz
ards aud fownsends, Newport
q. Il. kINNlCUTT. Providence,
:. MASON, Jr Warren, Pro-
/, J. CHADN lCk Bflslnl, prelors.
JOHN g. WEAVER, New potl,
Nov. 10, lSl0,
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MILL street Academy.

A EHANGrmrNrs having been made WIN
~ lhe Rev. Mr.. Clarke 10 attend To the IN
struciion OF pupils III the Languages IN 'hl'
school, Scholars wishing To alicnd Ia The
Lpiin, Greek or French can be admitted on
the lst Of June.
Terms SS per quarter for Latin, Greek or
Frcnck-- for French with rilhrr u the other
L.nnrmnres $40. WM. GUIlD, PrlnclpaI.
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Real. ssair Restorative

ES az acquisition to the toilette of Ladies
n and Gontlcmcn that will never be dis
penscd with by those who have tested It's al.
mirablc qualities.
Used as poma,rm. Il will preserve the
hair In most beautiful conditions, keeping II
soit and glossy, aud dlspusrng II to curl uort
nxnrianily. Ii will lmpau To light. sandy
h,ir. darker nud richer ,hadc, aad wondcr.
fully improve the appearance OF all shadcs
and colprs.
For s,le by u. TNhLOR'
Nav 20. ItS Thames street
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BIRD SEED.

A FINE assortment of the first quality
- Bird Seed. iu.t received aud iur sale ~
lots 10 sui, purchaser, 10y
T.. STACY. in,
Opposite the Pu.t Olico.
Also The now nnd complete Canary Bfd
Fancicr. u neat iiltle book, containing vari
cty of useful information upon the m1nag''
mcul and treatment Of the Canary hfd' Tor
sale "a above. May ~
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FEATHERS, BEDS,
Mattresses and Cushions.
TIME subscribers having formed n con
a ncxon in business under the fra Of



have taken the store No. I07 Thames street,
recently occupied by Milton Ilall,-where
they intend keeping a good assortment Of
the above articles. together with Bedstcads,
Chairs, Tables, Wash.stands, &c. Also a
"ariety Of articles in the furnishing line
Those wishing to purchase will please Gull
and examine for themselves.
G}@Beds, Mattresses and Cushions of any
description manufactured at short notice, as
cheap as in this State of equal quality Of ma
ierials and workmanship.
Having purchased the paten, feather dres.
sing machine, they will attend TO tho cleans.
ing Of old feathers. Beds taken aDd returned
10 any part of the town on the days os dres-
sing.
Mattresses and Cushions manufactured.
WILLIAM +. BARKER.
ALFRED BARKER.
May q, lSll.-2m.
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New England Vegetable
II A M HI " PILLS.

fEIIESE Pills are prepared by a Physician
who has for years practlsed his proics-
sion IN this State and whose practice has
been extensive. So that he has had abundant
opportunity TO test their virtues. Through n
period often years he has constantly used
them in his practice, and is convinced that in
The mlldness OF their operation, in their power
TO cleanse cflcctually the stomach and bow.
els, TO remove vlsccral distractions, 10 obviatc
hnbl,ual costlvcness, and in short to answer
any and all purposes which can be accom-
pshcd by vegetable Cathar,le Pills. they are
equal lfnot superior la any article Of the kind
which has ever been offered to the public.
For sale by Il. J. Taylor, John &. Altman,
aud }. w. Hazard, Newport. April 22.
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EORe SALE,

AuvA A very pleasantly situated and
rsssT1 valuable FARM, laying on the
E:ssE4S east side Of the Island, a. miles
sta44a from town being partly in Mid
dlctown aud partly in Portsmouth, containing
l95 acres of excellent land, is well fenced
with stone wall has on il double two story
dwelling house, good wash room, cheese
and milk house, crib and grain house, and
large double barn-al The buildings are in
good repair; also good well of excellent
soft water; likewise, a water grlst mill that
will rent for 500 per year, and is in excellent
grinding order.--ll has also a large full grown
greening orchard, and n young orchard, both
in full bearing Of excellent fruit. The farm
will be sold or reasonable terms as 10 price
and credit; any one wishing to secure an in
dependence for life, will do well to purchase.
1t is seldom such farm is offered for sale on
this Island For further information and
terms, apply to ROBINSON POTTER.
Newport, Jan. 81, lSll.