The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-26

--LATEST FROM RHODE lsI-AND.-We have heard oil
10 more ourages. IL appears by the following,
brought by Hamden X Co. that there is
probability of another settlement Of the difficulties
in that state. We must wait, however, and see
what will be done on the 18th of July.
(From Providence Journal, June 2a1
The steamboat Providence arrv ed about tx O'Clock last
evening" from Newport having on board three or four
hundred soldiers
We informed that three artillery companies from
Newport Bristol and Warren ordered to Providence
this afternoon and that steamboat has been sent for
them.
The Marine Artillery and Sea Fencibles ordered out
for twenty four hours service.
We have yet received from Newport report of
yesterdays proceedings but learn that the committee
70 whom referred the petitions for constitution ex
tending the right of suffrage and cqualizng the repreen
,aon to the General Assembly have reported bill call
ing convention for that purpose.
IL provides for extending the right of voting for dele
dent three in the State and year in the town IN
which they offer TO vote.
II was supposed that the bill would pass and that the
General Assembly would rise to-day.
Since the above was in type we have received
from Com. Comstock and Captain Gladding, of the
steamer Massachusetts,, the following additional in
telligence, which is of an important character
Governor King left Providence last Thursday in
the Massachusetts, for Newport. lie has ordered
all the militia of the State proceed to Providence
Steamer Providence would take the troops from
Newport, Bristol, Warren, and other towns so that
at least 1000 men expected to be under arms in
Providence on Friday. They were to march with
out delay to Chepachet, the head quarters of Dorr
and his sword. Providence was placed under mar
lial law last night.
The Charter Assembly adjourned on Friday from
Newport, to re assemble at Providence at its next
session. Before adjournng, it authorised the Co
vernon to place the whole or any part of the State
nm ma,ti au II
Convention Of the people CT the State, for the pur-
pose OF forming new Constitution
The election of Delegates to the Convention is to
| take place on the last Tuesday of August and the
Convention is to assemble at Newport on the I'd
Monday of September.
(From Providence Chronicle June 24)
Our community remain in the state of agitation
alarm and uncertainty strong patrol were on duty
through the night and hear of nothing transporting
Our advices from Chepachet up to early this
ingthe insurgents then numbered about five hundred
and were hourly increasing. They had not yet Of
the farmers were much agated ana very justly alarmed.
The Dorrites have evacuated Woonsocket. and pro-
with passing ss
this place, bound to Chepachet.
Muskss to the number Of one two hundred, reached
Chepachet yesterday from Boston having been purchased
there by the insurgents.
We understand that orders have been issued for the
ary throughout the State to hold themselves instant
readiness for farther ORDERS and that portion of
panies may be expected to take up their line Of march
for this city this afternoon.
We regret that Mr. Shelley one Of the gentle.
men who barbarousy treated by the Dorres yes
erday, lies dangerously i'll his residence in this city
from the effects Of the cruel treatment received He is
unable to move himself We have not heard from the
other young gentlemen who accompanied him. and who
also were released and reached this place yesterday
Two three companies Of the Dorrtes Left Lonsdae,
Diamond HILL and aacent places this forenoon for the
encampment at Chepachet Small squads Of armed men
arriving at the encanpment from all directions The
number is evidently fast increasing.
All remains quiet in the city; active preparations
however making by the authorities place everything in
situation to act with promptitute and efficiency. The
anticipated action by the General Assembly the bill
reported relative to electors for delegates with APP
probation We hear Of no dissatisfaction from any
We ofcourse do to be understood that the Dor
rites satisfied with the bill II is the power of
the General Assembly to suit themthey bent
volution.