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The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-06-07
From the Tribune.
THE STRUGGLE IN RHODE ISLAND


We have been favored by friend in Provi-
dence who Was an actor as well as witness of
the late fearful encounter, with the following
succnct and connected narrative of the entire
collision, from the arrival of Dorr from this
City down to the utter dispei sion of his fol-
lowers. Although it embodies few facts abso-
lutely new, it still throws additional light on
with interest. 1t is as follows:
To the Editor efthe Tribune.
Sir: As the events in Rhode Island for a
few days past may be interesting to some of
your readers, take the liberty of sending you
the following account:
! 1t was reported in Providence on Sunday last
that Dorr had returned from New York to
Stonngton, CT. and would enter the CITY the
next day. About forty or fifty armed men of
his party having chartered an extra train of
cars, went to meet him in order TO protect him
from arrest until he should arrive in Provi-
dence. 1t was a necessary act of prudence
as they supposed, and perhaps truly, for the
strength of the faction lay in the Northern part
of the State only, the southern was enraged at
the desperate measures to which the party had
at last resorted. He came safely, and was re-
ceiyed at the depot on Monday morning by a
party OF MS IrlenuS, VINO, numbering about 8
hundred armed men and about a thousand un-
armed, escorted him through our principal
streets to his quarters. 1t has throughout the
whole been the wise policy of our Government
to avoid if possible the effusion of blood. He
was therefore suffered to pass unmolested
When he arrived at his quarters he delivered
the Proclamation which has gone the rounds of
the newspapers, defying both the power of our
State, and the whole force ofthe General Gov
eminent, and declaring his intention to push
his designs TO the last extremity, and if necess-
airy, to fight and die himself in the cause. He
then dismissed the greater part of his escort,
ordering them to remain under arms, and at
the firing of signal guns, to repair Immediately
to his quarters to await orders.
During the day and night of Monday he re-
manned inactive, a prisoner in his own house,
with sword and pistols constantly upon his per-
son, and armed men on guard.
! On Tuesday noon report was spread thai
the authorities intended to arrest Dorr that
afternoon. His signal guns were Immediately
fired, and his soldiers pouring in from the city
and country, surrounded his quarters three
hundred strong. The rumor was probably
spread by Dorr himself, who was tired of mac
ton, and knowing that force scarcely equal
to half his own was in the city ready to oppose
/ him, he was anxious to make himself master
of the military stores of the State, before the
southern counties could be called out against
him. No sooner had he collected his men, than
with an effrontery scarcely parallelled in history
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guished in them like mere will-o-the wisp.
May Heaven protect the citvI-Foreign Quar-.
Repieu.
PASS 1T ROUND.

The True Wing reminds its readers and the
public, that IN the ten years previous 10 Gener
al Jacksons war on our currency system, the
number OF banks created was %, with a capita
CT SS,OOO.OOO; that in the next two wears, the
number of barks created was 26S, with $685.
100000; that the former banks were generally
sound, and the latter have generally proved un.
sound; and that the Loco Focos are now break
ing down the very currency they gave US, bad
as it is. and are fast reducing US 10 the condi-
ton of no currency at all.
| And pass II round, that by the reports of the
Secretary Of the Treasury, il appears that the
bank bills in circulation in the whole Union, in
| 1916, amounted 10
S6S,0OO,0OO.
This was before the charter of the second
U. s. Bank, and when we had been without
National Bank for four years. The charter Of
that Bank was then granted, ,cih capital of
hJty,fre millions ofdoLars. Did expansion
follow? Oh no; very far from it. Fourteen
years afterwards, or in 1880 The whole amount of
bank paper in circulation, from all the banks,
was
SCI, 100000
Being a DECREASE. in fourteen years while
INT " Os Dohh hoo III W bSuiI oS'-
en- millions.
Hell, what next The Pro sident vetoed
bill to re charter the bank in 1882, and what
then followed Ia 1887, the bank paper in
circulation had increased to
Sl49,155,s9O
Or an INCREASE, in seven years. of $751;
$4,000. These things are worth looking at.
The facts are indsputable.
ONE THING MORE.
To show how the speculation fever was set q
going, and when. AS soon as the public tepo-
sites were removed, there was a rush for them
and the money was taken TO buy western lands,
eastern timber tracts. &c. and for this purpose
money was borrowed of the banks, and new
banks were created to make more paper to be
used in the same way. In 1880, the amount
of bank loans Of all the banks, state and Nation.
al was
S2O0,45l,2l4.
In 1887, year after the U. S. charter had
expired the loans had increased to the euor.
nous sum Of
1925, 115,7O2.
In September of the same year, the banks
stopped specie paymentE.-Kennebec Jour.
nat.
A BANK President CoNvIcTED.-The Gin
cinnati Gazette says-"Farrington, late Pres-
dent of the Galipolis Bank,was sometime since
convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary,
for forging certain bills Of exchange. Owing
to some error ip the proceedings, the Supreme
Court in Bank, reversed the sentence, and re-
manded him back 10 Gullio county for new
trial. At the term of the Common Pleas Just
closed, Harrington was put upon his trial upon
an indictment for embezzling the funds of the
Bank while President. He was President from
the 4lh TO the 23d January, and during thai
time embezzied some $4,000 of the fundsl-
The jury found him guilty."
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MIDDLEBURY VT. JUNE 7, 1912.

searching the house. but he was gone. Just
then the other detachment arrived and posted
themselves opposite the house on the othei
flank of the insurgents, who had caught their
cannon and were retreating in the utmost dis.
order. They were suffered to depart without
molestation.
Desertions were so numerous from them,
that before they had retreated quarter of a
mile, their number was diminished to thirty.
These thirty were however we're utterly des-
perate. They dragged their cannon TO the
brow of the hill nearly perpendicular, and there
planting them threatened TO pour out their
murderous contents, If our men advanced 10
take them, although they knew their cause was
os, and that they exposed themselves TO inev-
liable death. Their leaders asked a parey
said that they were utterly unable 10 control
their men, but if our troops were ordered off
the hill, they would pledge themselves to re.
turn the cannon that had been stolen, so soon
as the intoxicaticn wore off. Orders were then
issued to march back, and our men returned
uniDjured, having accomplished a bloodless
victory.
During the afternoon the insurgent band
was reinforced by some stragglers, until it a.
mounted to about one hundred. They imme.
diately began to throw up breast works, and
refused 10 surrender the cannon that had been
promised. Before the next morning howev.
er, they returned the cannon which they had
seized from the city. and deserted the others
which were Immediately taken possession of
by our Governor.
Thus the matter rests. 1t is generally be-
lieved that Dorr, upon giving oath that he will
never return 10 the State, has been supplied
with funds TO leave the country and remain a.
broad. If it should not prove so, his return
will be the harbinger of woe TO him and his !
adherents; for the whole State is in arms, and |
he feeling is one of deep exccration against
he traitor. G. |
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EAST INDIA COTTON.

The following extract from the Savannah
(Geo.) Republican is Ominous that the time is
approaching when the Cotton planting interest.
at the South will need something besides
horizontal az Ualorem to aid the manufactures
of the country.
1--WE have before us sample of East India
Cotton, lately produced under the direction of
Captain Bayles. This cotton is very well
cleaned, and is in quality between the best of
Upland and Sea Island. The staple is strong
and of good length. 1t has been favorably pro.
nounced upon by several of Gus merchants who
have seen it,"
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DrscHArGE OF LABoRERs.-We regret to
hear that all the aborers at the Navy Yard
were yesterday discharged at IL O'Clock. with
but few hours notice. This measure has be-
come necessary in consequence of the course Of
Congress in cutting down large amount of
the appropriations necessary for the service of
the Navy, and Indispensable to carry 1t on
The President and his administration are anx-
ious to put the country in state of defence,
but the Locofocos, who are for making capital,
have combined to defeat the measure.-N Y.
ErDresS.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
THE HYMNS MY MOTHER SUNG,

There are no hymns to me more sweet
Than those nv mother sung,
When jnyously around her feet,
Her little children chung.
The baby in its cradle slept
My mother sung the while;
What wonder il there softly crept
Across his lip smile
And l, sick and languid boy
Oppressed with many pains,
Oft felt quiet sense Of joy
Come with her soothing strains.
The stealing tear mine eye bedims,
My heart is running DER
The music Of mothers hymns
Shlll cheer me hele no moref
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destroyed, together with car mandatory
| adjoining, belonging 10 Messrs. Bradley and
Rice. Two cars were burnt, one of which
was finished, and the other was not quite com.
pleted' Loss about $500.
The Hartford and Springfield Rail Road
Company have applied 10 the Legislature Of
Connecticut for permission 10 commence the
construction of said Road, as soon as $780,
600 is subscribed 10 the capital stock. Should
this amendment succeed, it is supposed the
Road will soon be made.
CANADIAN PoLICY.-Some of the Canadian
papers state, on the authority of their Engi-
neers having i'll charge the new works on the
Welland Canal, that in consequence of recent
advices from England, giving assurance of
ample means from the Home Government,
preparations are to be made for Immediately
commencing the enlargement of the stone
locks on the canal named These locks are
to be 1S5 by As in the chambers, and will be
put under contract as soon as the necessary
estimates can be made.
On this subject the Cleveland Herald says:
The British never neglect an opportunity TO
snake hay while the sun Shines" The Loco
foco Legislature of New York stopped the work
on the enlarged canal from Lake Erie to the
Hudson, and forthwith John Bull Jumps into
the ditch connecting Erie and Ontario, offs
coat, ups with sleeves and works away like Il
fellow on a good job. Half dozen years
hence we shall see Liverpool ships taking in
flour at Cleveland wharves 7 Who doubts i'll
Dahl Adp
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GA fire broke out in Worcester Mass, on
Thursday in blacksmiihs shop, which was
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TERMS OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME.

VILLAGE subscribers, $500
Mail subscribers, 2,oO
InJiv5Inas nd Companies who take attic Office sI75
ar l. 50 cents il paid in six months.
f-ompaneS stage routes, Sl,75
rms, W hn take Of PnSiriders, s. 90
lfnot paid the end of the year 50 IS
discontinued until arearages paid
fine proprietor. No Carriers allowed
cept ordered by the proprietor.
editor PosT PAIp
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English cloths and goods generally are from
20 10 % per cent. cheaper. at this time than
ever. So we shall have this fact dwell on by
way of argument against tariff. But why
are Eoglish goods so cheap at this present mo-
ment? They are run in in shoals, at any 81.
crifce land without any doubt below their val.
ne under the ad valorem sysiem) for the double
purpose Of getting rid Of destructive surplus
on hand, and TO show their good customers in
America that it will be better for them TO sink
their vast capital embarked, and depend on for
eign nations for wearing apparel and even eve.
ry implements Of husbandry. All we want, say
! the English statesmen and manufacturers, is
the balance of trade in cash, 10 keep you poor
and dependant, and give employment for our
| surplus population. whose services we can
command for shilling 1ayl Or The friends
of protective tariff are called British wings
by the cotton growers and their political advo'
cafes at the north. II was an American whig
principle during the revolution, and in Mr..
Jefferson's day of power. TO do wiihOu; British
productions. Nov when VIC can manufacture
for ourselves. there is beautiful alliance be-
tween the leading locs focos at home and tho
British tories abroad.-N III. Sentinel.
LOUISIANA ELECTION. The election for mem
Der of Congress and Governor takes place in
Louisiana on the first week in July next. Hen
ry Johnson is the wing candidate for Governor
and Edward D. White has been nominated by
the wings for reelection to Congress from the
New Orleans District. The vote stood in con
vention, White 16. Guinon a. We like the
spirit evinced by Mr.. Guinon, as shown in the
following extract from the proceedings:
The Hon. George Guinon stated to the con-
al. l., IL l.
had received from the delegations of the par
ishes of Lafourche Interior and Terrebonne,
although he was not a candidate; he was pleas
ed that the choice of the convention had fallen
on our able representative, f. ID. White, and
he would therefore move the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, that this Contention unanimously
recommend to the voters of the FIRST Congress
sional District the Hon. E. d. White, as Il
suitable candidate for Congress; which resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted by the Conveu-
tion.-ErPress.
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Hon. Maj. Gen. Gates.

n. b. In this action, | think we have return.
ed the enemy proper compliment for their
Hubbardtown affair, and their cutting off St.
Clair's rear guard.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
T,ha E,o,;,ar q f..oousn Mr.. Thorn


The Enquirer " sof-soaps" Mr.. Thorn
ton, Of the Senate, with the view OF OBJ
tanning his vote for Locofoco Governor.
The venerable Editor goes SO far as to
declare: I" We have the best feelings to-
wards Mr.. Thornton seems TO feel
the iyelcst solcitude, lest Mr.. t. should
not come up to the high expectation which
the Democracy ESQ called) 10 its straits
and difficulties, has formed respecting him.
All this may be compliment but
when the selfish object which dictates it,
is considered, it looks very like an insult.
II is based upon the supposition, that Mr..
II. is soft enough to be gulled by faitery,
and in consideration of a compliment from
an adversary, is weak enough to betray
friendl This is a very favorite species
of compliment with the Editor of the En-.
quirer--and Of which he is the more law
ish, as il costs him nothing, except little
wear and tear Of that article, Of which he
he has OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, con-
science Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

NEW ORLEANS BANKs.--A bill has
passed, both branches OF the Legislature
Of Louisiana requiring the Banks Of that
State to resume specie payments on the
30th of September next, under forfeiture
of their charters. The bill passed is
very long and contains particular and
specific rules for the banks to pursue till
the day Of the resumption arrives. Among
the provisions is one requiring that, after
the expiration OF thirty days from "the
PRONUNCIATION OF the act, it shall not be
lawful for any bank to pay at their respec-
tive counters any other than their own
notes and it shall be their duty, on each
Saturday in every week, to pay or re.
quire to be paid, as the case may be, their
respective balances in specie, and to ex-
change between themselves each day, on
opening their doors, their respective notes,
under the penalty of being put immediate.
ly into liquidation.
LoUrsIANA.-The New Orleans Amer.
lean Of the Goth ult. says" The bill en-
titled An net to prevent the further vio-
latlon of the Law by the Banks has
passed both Houses Of the Legislature and
become law. 1t prohibits all banks in
State from issuing any note or other OBJ
legation for circulation except such as are
payable in gold or silver on demand, un-
der the penalty of fine not less than
$500 nor more than $1,000, or imprison-
ment not exceeding two years, or both at
the discretion of the Court.o
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

The great Croton Aqueduct, by which
copious supplies of pure, fresh water are
to be poured into the city of New York,
is expected TO be finished by the 4th Of
July next. The expenditures on the
Aqueduct during the past year have been
SI,lIs,s 43 "A. The total amount ex
pended thus far is $6,l07 ,463 Oh. The
sum yet required to complete the work &c
Murray Hill is estimated at 81 ,52S,ss4
So.
The Comptroller oil the City advertise:
for loan of $90O,O0 for the purpose o
introducing the Croton Water by the 4ih
of July next. The loan is payable in 10
or Is years, at the option OF the purchas
err, and is to bear an interest Of Z per
cent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

RAILROAD ORDERs.--We publish to.
day the ordinance of the City Council for
funding 100000 of the Railroad orders.
The effect Of this ordinance on the Rail-
road orders was most decided, and we
learn this morning that the brokers are
buying them at from thirteen to fourteen
per cent.
By the ordinance, the Register is re-
quired to give notice for the loan, and
when it has been taken, and the process OF
retiring the orders has commenced, we
may expect still further reduction in the
discount on them.-Bdh. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

lNDIANA.-The Legislature of the
State Of Indiana adjourned on the 3lst
ult. Among the acts passed, besides the
act to provide for the continuance of the
construction of all and any Of the public
works of the State by private companies,
was an act to prevent further sale Of or
hypothecation Of Indiana State bonds by
any Fund Commissioner or other agent
Of the State.
Inc Jo'nt resolution which had passed
the senate ,nstructing the Senators and
requesting the Representatives of that
State in Congress, to vote for repeal of
the Bankrupt Law, was lost in the House
Ayes AZ, noes 4S.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

STAGE AccIDENT.--The horses attach
ed to one of the Pilot Line of stages, on
the road between Frederick and Hagers-
town, ran off on Wednesday last and up
set the stage which was full ofpassengers,
some OF whom were considerably, though
not seriously injured. Gen. Rust, Of Va.
now at Beltzhoover's hotel, was one OF
the number and sustained the severest
injury by having his arm sprained and
considerably bruised. A gentleman nam.
ed Forbes, from Prince Georges county,
was also in the coach but fortunately es-
capped unhurt. The other passengers
were left at Frederick. We learn that
the cause Of the disaster was purely acct.
dental and that no blame is to be attached
to the driver.--Bah. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
A ToucnrNc INcIpgNr.-We

A TOUCHING INcIpENT.-We recently
alluded to the establishment OF the How
ward House, in Southwark. for fbe cure
OF inebriates. We learn that recently, a
man who was known as an unfortunate
victim of intemperance, observing the
happy effects OF The pledge upon cousin,
determined al the instance Of the better
angel within, 20 visit Howard Hall, and
make praiseworihy effort for his own
reformation. He called at the House,
signed the pledge, and returning home,
exhibited the certificate 10 his wife. The
poor woman threw her arms around bis
neck in an ecstasy Of joy, and two little
daughters, who, on their way from school
had heard that their father had taken the
pledge. ran in with burst OF delight, ex-
claiming as il some new JOY had burst
upon their little hearts" Father has
signed the pledgc Father has signed
the pledge and now we'll all be so hap
Ply PHIL. Ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
From As Baltimore Ameriean or FEB. IA.

From The Baltimore Americas Of Feb IA.
CArrLE.-Abos, 275 head Of Beef Cattle were
offered to-day at the drove yards, and nearly all
Sold at prices averaging 50 SPA for inferior to S.
ca per 100 lbs. for prime quality. These prices
show alteration since last week
FLouR.-Sales Of Howard Street Flour, of good
standard brands made from stores on Satur-
day and to-day a, IS 56i. We quote the wagon
price at IS so.
WHEAT-We quote Wheat OF 81 10a 81 90
for fair to prime Md rcds--very littie offering.
GoRs.--No sales Of Corn. Il is worth about SIS
cents for yellow end 50 cents for white.
OATs.-a sale of Oats on Saturday at 40 cents.
To-day parcel was sold at 40 cents.
BAcos.-We quote New Baltimore cured Hams
at 9 10 10 cents; Sides at cents, and Shoulders
at 5 cents.
WHISKY The last sales were at l9i cents for
hhds. and 30 cents for bbls The article is very
dull. We quote the wagon price Of bbs. at i6 cts.
exclusive o. the barrel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

DISTRICT BANKs.-The Georgetown
Advocate says: "On the first of next
month the Banks of the District are pro.
hlbted by their charters from "paying
out or lending out, the notes Of suspended
banks, or any paper currency not equiva-
lent to gold ar silver" This will be tan.
'amounl, in the present state of suspension
OF all The adjacent banks, TO an entire sus-
pension Of business. Our banks are there
lore PetItlonIng Congress on the subject.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

LIFE IN WAsHINGToN.-The cores.
(ndent Of the New York American
yes the following account Of events of
ashing,on in the early part Of the week:
1.-THE Presidents daughter was mar
I'd last night at the White House, to a
/. Waller, of Virginia. This year has
IN remarkable TO the White House in
king it for the first time since IFS erec-
the scene of funeral and wedding.
Bride receives her frie nds this even.
There is also great party tonight
oe Of the large Congressional board.
houses, on the Avenue, jointly by
General Gaines, Mrs. Senator Sc.
\ Mrs. Senator Fulton, Mrs. Senator
and by Mrs. Cross, ofArkansas, and
Dawson, Of Louisiana. Three hum
and hity invitations have been given,
zen between two and three hundred
" oeen accepted. That's the way we
e. mere. A wedding last night--a iune-
Mis morning, and great party this
vsG ng! Many persons have been
assts at all three. Such is life at Wash.
,eton."
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D I n D..

On the llth instant, on Back Creek, in this
county, Mrs. CHRISTINA HoLLY, in the ssh year
Of her age.
In Williamsport, Nd on the 9TH instant, after a
severe Illness, in the 42d year Of her sge, Mrs.
EMILY RowAs consort of A M c. Cramor. Esq i,
Of that place. In the death of this estimabe lady,
her family has sustained an irreparable loss, asi
society and the Presbyterian Chu,ch, Of which she
had been member since early life, will feel and
deeply regret the removal Of who during her
exemplary life. had been an ornament to both.