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Lord Chatham.

During the life of this distinguished
man he ever manifested the deepest in
terest in the affairs of the American con-
tinent. With his clear and practical
knowledge of the course of human events,
he saw that the day was not far distant
when these Western wilds would become
by far the most important part Of the
British possessions. So highly did he
value the dependence Of the American
colonies that he thought their independ-
ence would involve the ruin Of his coun-
try. Accordingly be was ever on the
alert, that their rights should not be
violated. When, through the boastful
rashness of Townsend, they were un-
justly taxed, every possible exertion
was put forth by Chatham to terminate
a movement SO tyrannical. When the
war of the revolution commenced he
laborad with almost superhuman power
to bring about reconciliation. Falling
under the excitement of these wonderful
efforts, and at the same time borne down
by tho weight Of years and bodily dis
ease, he retired to his quiet residence
with the expectation Of never participa-
ting again in the active scenes Of public
life. The events of the revolution were
fast drawing to a close. The Duke Of
Richmond was about to bring before the
king a motion involving the independ-
ence of America. The news of this
event soon reached the ears Of Chatham
Ignorant Of the real state Of affairs, both
at home and abr, ad, he thought it was
no. too late to preserve the dependence
of the colonies, if their wrongs were
Immediately redressed. Old and feeble
as lie was, he resolved TO make one
more effort to turn the current and res
cue his country from approaching ruin.
On the day that this potion was to pass,
Chatham left bis residence, and with
great difficulty succeeded in reaching
the Lord Chancellor's Office, at West
minister. Here lie rested himself until
Parliament had convesed Supported
on one side by his son, and on tho other
by bis son-iu-law, ho made his way to
1.-The House of Peers. As be entered the
room, both Lords aud MOBILES arose tc
do him reverence. Having passed
through the midst Of those who lined BIZ
pathway, he took bis seat. The business
for which they had convened now con-
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1Doetrp.
Judge Lightly.

Judge lightly, o judge lightly of
The evil deeds Of men,
Speak not to them with bitterness,
Or, heedlessly condemn;
Perchance the light which blesseth thee,
They have not felt or known
Have never seen a smiling face
Or heard kindly tone.
God only knows what bitter pangs
Within their bosoms dwelt;
He only knows the tempting thoughts
And miseries they felt;
He only knows how hard they fought
With all their many foes;
Then leave to him the right to Judge
Who sees their crushing woes.
Perhaps the tempter has not come
To try his mighty power;
Perhaps thou never yet hath seen
Temptations trying hour;
For ifthou hadst thou wouldst not blame,
Nor heedlessly condemn;
But thou wouldst always lightly judge
The evil deeds of men.
Judge lightly, o, judge lightly, for
We all one day mnst meet
Each other round the throne Of God,
Before his mercy seat
Then pass no sentence here below,
On those who tread earth's sod:
They shall receive their sentence from
A justice-loving God.
Let not the blessings We enjoy,
Fill US with joy and pride;
Because we have not felt like them
Whose hearts are sorely tried;
But lightly judge the sons Of men
Who evil deeds pursue;
Perhaps they never had the light
That pours its rays on you.
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WHOLE NUMBER 165
Cams of RHODE Jslan6.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PRO-
yIDENCE PLANTATIONS.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PRO-
vIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
In Genera! assembly, May Session, 1854.
AN ACT in amendment Of an act enti-
tied an act to regulate the survey aud
admeasurement of lumber brought bJ
water or imported into this State.
II is enacted oy the General Assembly os
JoiioUs
Section |. Applications for the sur
vcy Of lumber in the city Of Providence,
shall b. made by all parties requiring
surveys to the surveyor general, who
shall cause such survey to be made.
Sec. 2 So much of the second Sec
ton Of said act, which requires the sur-
veyor general to direct his deputies to
perform their respective duties in rota.
ton, is hereby repealed.
True copy-attest,
VIZ. K. WATSON, Scc'ry.
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aey- In the day Of the ratliarchs, a

Ray In the day of the rat'iarchs, a
woman's conduct was the index Of her
heart. When, for example, the father
Of Rebecca asked her it she would 60
with tho servant Of Isaac, she imme-
diatcly replied, II will go" Had she
been a daughter Of the nineteenth Gen.
tury, she would hape answered, 'Pshaw
90 with him /! Why, Mr.. 1soac must b
SEX G., w ,.r IL course 3
r54..w ..l .----.45 would l4ye
zJ1o a..a ..1.
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AN ACT to repeal an act entitled I" An
act dividing the town of Cranston
into districts for the purpose OF
voting"
It is enacted by the General AssemSiy as
Joiio,cs:
Section l. The act entitled An act
dividing the town Of Cranston into dis
tricts for the purpose of voting" passed
at the June term Of the May session,
1853, and the act entitled "An act in
amendment of an act dividing the town
of Cranston into districts for the purpose
of voting" passed at the September
term of said session, are hereby re-
pealed.
Sec. Q. Nothing herein contained
shall be so construed as to affect any
election held or any proceedings had un-
der the provisions of either of the acts
aforesaid.
Sec. 3. The annual town meeting of
said town shall be held on the FIRST Mon.
day Of June next, for the transaction Of
such business as would otherwise have
come before the district meetings of said
town, and such other business as may
legally come before said meeting.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect
Immediately after the passage there
Of.
True copy-attcst,
WM. r. WATSON, Sec'ry
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e. M. Dunn,

Il. nj. Dunn,
Keeps constantly on hand large stock of
Gentlemen's and Boys Clothing, adapt.
cd to the season, such as, Hats,
Caps, Goats, Vests, Pants, Shirts,
Undershirts, Draws, Boots
and Shoes, &c., &c.
Fancy articles and Ready Made Clothing
at low prices. l37tf
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G.. w. MarstOn,

G.. w. MarstOn,
HALTER AND DEALER IN FURS,
Keeps constantly on hand q large stock Of
Gentlemen's and Boys Hats of the latest
fashions. Fnrs of the bestquality,
and of the newest styl les ,ch cap.
Buckskin Gloves, Mittens Of every variety
Spring Styles just received.
Store under G. Leonard's Hotel. l37tf
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- Hs who p-s.;a35 70 20 every
5--ys oa,.5-.-. :...ld, !. pcs.;y s-.a
- tI aa''.r.s
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George G. Wells,

Dealer in Boots and Shoes Of all descrip-
tions. Gentiemen's fine Calf Boots,
Caters of all descriptions, Rubbers
and rubber Boots. Thick Boots,
Brogans, Shoes, &c.
Ladies CATERS, Walking Shoes Slippers &c.
Main Street, Westerly, r. I. 134tf
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ssy- The Ioal;n Ii-ss r.tii..s that
.ho.pr.--u: Eastern 1ar W.i continue
'or d quarter u o century
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VOLUME IV-NUMBER 8.
Business CARDS.


Dealer in Daily and Weekly Newspapers
Magazines and Books, and the latest
Publications of the day.
Depot under C. Lsonard's Hotel. 137tf
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True copy-attcst,
WM. Il. WATSON, Sec'ry
AN ACT to establish q State Normal
School.

School.
II is enacted 6y the General .7eSSemIly a.
Joii0lcs:
Section |. 4 sum not exceeding
three thousand dollars is hereby annually
appropriated for the establishment and
support of a Normal School for tho
training of teachers of common schools.
Said sum shall be paid out Of the gen.
eral treasury to the order Of the Com.
missioner of Public Schools, who shall
annually report to the General Assembly
the expenditure thereof, with the vouch.
crs therefor.
Sec. 2. Tho fifth section Of the
" Act to increase the APPROPRIATION for
the support of " Public Schools" passed
a. January session, a. D., 1851, is
hereby repealed.
True copy-attest,
WI. L. WATSON, Sec'ry.
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q. Stillnlan.

Dealer in Miscellaneous, School, and Blank
Books, Stationery, Embroidery Mate
rials, Perfumeries, Fancy Articles
and Toys; west end of Pawca-
tuck Bridge. l12tf
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Porter & LOYeland.
N. M arStOn,

N. MarStOn,
Makes to order, Walking Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, and every description Of La
dies work; also, Gentlemen Boots,
Caters. &c, ofa superior quail
ity and workmanship
Constantly on hand, large Stock OF Goods
in he Boot and Shoe line.
store on Main st. 127tf
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Samuel A. Gov,

PAPER-HANGER.
Paper Hangings of the latest and most de-
sirable styles furnished when desired.
Agent for c. G. Dodge's Dye House, of Prov
idence Orders left at Messrs. s.
& d. Smiths Store will re.
ceive prompt attention. 1857
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j. & r. Moves:

Dry Goods-Prints, Muslins, Cambrics, D,
Lanes, Brown and 5lcached Sheetings,
Broadcloths ,Cassirneres, Satinetts.
Grooeries--Molasses, White and Brown Su-
gars, Teas, pure Coffee. Spices, &c.
Agents for the sale Of valuable Medicines.
Store next TO Pawcatuck Bank.
137tf FAwCATUCK, CT.
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Is prepared to have Books bound in neat
and desirable styles at short notice.
N. B. Books ready for delivery in two weeks
from the time they are left 1O6tf
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The IGn o hs Me Gho Echo q hs Rsc
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AN ACT in amendment Of an act en-
titled /" An act for the preservation OF
oysters and o.hor shell fish within
this State"
10 is enacted 5y the General Assem6ly %
JoIioUs:
Section I. At the annual general
election ihc Gac,.M Assembly saa!l
choose Eve persons. citizens C. IA
5,u...s1 g..l.1 .-is Sa.,, o. be Con-
A.s.!ou.rs of th5 she'll Fisheries, wlo
u. : 4ajos..y =! aLo4 shall have to
s-ao powers 223 porto.@ 40 same
dulles IS .ao Commissioners, or :so Q.
them, l-yo Ea- a.o required 10 p9.:o9G
llleg ,bs acc ~ wlisd Ills Cct Is 10
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The article from the Augusta (Ga-) Consttuonalist
edited by Colonel James Gardner will be found to be a
production of eminent ability. Coming, as it does from
leading member of the Staterghs party it will attract
general consideration because of its liberal and compre-
hene the subject of the relations of south
ern eowcountrymcn the democratic party OF the free
States. Contrasted with the harsh Judgment to call it by
other name) of other journals in the South, Colonel
Gardners views will suggest wholesome reflections to all
classes Of readers.
In the midst of the differences and of the doubts of
those by whose standard like the bed of Procruses
all be measured cut Off the great fact stands
out conspicuous that when the democratic party of the
Union loses its nationality and in the North is overwhem-
ed in the midnight of aboonsm, the days of the re-
public are numbered To southern the spectacle of
gallant democrats falling for the of constitutional
principles should obterate all minor differences and sug
ges to all the ennobling and ehvalric spirit Of the
tice we refer to- Do not let southern friends de-
ceve themselves that any other party arise IN the
free States Which the of the equality Of the Eaes and
Of the rights of the States tearssly committed az to
the democratic party To break down such Franklin
Pierce Lewis Glass; and Stephen A. Douglas, and their
associates and with them the democratic party, is that
scheme which once successful consodates the North in
one fearful array against the South Every days experience
proves this be Factions may fuse and demagogues
may rail- but this is practical and stern reality.
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WHITES AND BLACKS.

We ought to thank that abolitiOnsm did not
go so far as send negro into the next Congress
distinguished member of the Thrtyhird Congress asks
u.s. in letter just received whether the national egs-
lature will not be honored by few coored gentlemen
like Fred Douglass and half dozen strong-mnded wo-
men, like Lucy Stone representatives OF the American
people? When General Cass was at Chicago Fred Doug
lass present. bat refused to allow his name to be used
insult that great old but this example does not
seem to actuate all of the color the one hand or all of
the madmen the other When it is recoslected that II
abotonism could succeed in its darling designs all the
slaves of the South would be precated upon the North
to the destruction of white labor In the great Atlantic
cesthus leading to Of races and to the injury Of
both whites and blackswe feel that have right to
be surprised the apparent progress Of modern abo-
tionism.
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gressional district the North Great divisions and quar-
res among democrats have branch of the party
in New York in opposition General Picrces admnistra
ton But that opposition furnishes nucleus upon
which to form party which claim any strength
AT the South The grounds of opposition Gen Pierce
have nothing in them national in their chaaeer worthy
of southern sympathy Nor they of such character
viii prevent the reunion OF the democracy of New York
AT the very next national contest The presidential cleo
ton OF 1856 will find the democracy of New York again
unit and rallied upon its old principles OF those prn
cples General Pierce true exponent la 1852 and ne
has been them his entire official course as Pres
dent The South certainly has complain ofhim
No e,sureo administration has with dissent atthe
South worthy be dignfed with the of an organ
lied opposition The defeats OF administration eau
ddates have been effected ia grea. measure upon the
ground that the administration have been too
southern in their bearngstoo favorable To the Claims Of
the South How then patriotic southern men, whg
democrats, feel otherwise than indignant at the ejoie
ings of the factions which have borne down the admins
tration candidates in the North? Over each candidate
thus Frustrated and ,rumphed over the South has lost
friend and the constitution defender
But the reaction will come, and justice will he done
northern friends The discordant factions in the as
cendan in Pennsy lvana, Ohio, and Indiana will quarrel
among themselves the spo The people will
from the decisions of their passions and awake to their
of duty American citizens "The second, sober
thought will be the side Of the constitutions and of ODE
dence its behess The democratic party with its glo
old banner uninrled with the constitution the rights
of the States and the equality the States embazoned
all its folds will again lead victory To tina, banner
the South will rally il did in 1852, and whenever the
time deliver her award the administration of
General Pierce il viii be- Well done good and faithful
servant
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Democratic majority......".......'

In New York. State officers are to be chosen The con-
test involved in great doubt and perpexiy as there are
no less than nine tickets in the field The New DIRK Times
however of opinion that the contest for governor is mar
rowed down to Seymour and Clark.
State officers also to be chosen in New Jersey There
but tickets before the peopedemocratc and fu-
sion
Michigan elects State officers. There are two tickets In
the field of the same complexion as in New Jersey
Illinois elects members of Congress and the State leglsa
ture ThelegsIaure be elected will chooses United States
senator in the place of Gen. Shields whose term expires
on the 4th of March next
Wisconsin elects State officers and members of the egs-
ature United States senator is to be elected in the
place of Mr. Walker whose term expires with the present
Congress.
Massachusetts, elects State officers and members OF the
legislature There three tickets before the people.
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HON. MILTON s. LATHAM.

This accomplished gentleman, of the representatives
in Congress from CALIFORNIA; wLose noble act of selfdenal
before the recent election in that State we previously
ferred to- that contributed vastly to the victorious
result in the Pacific Sta arrived in the last steamer and
is now at Browns HOTEL in this city. Mr. Latham is a
very young man, only tweny-seven years OF age, but
he has acquired satesmans reputation oy ais thorough
and ndeaiga application to the business Of the House.
and to the interests of his constituents He has been well
coined by crowds Of friends.
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mNATIONAL WHO'S"

We perceive that the Buffalo Advertiser and other Fill
more papers in New York; roundy abused by the Sew
ard Journals for not supporting the abotonwhg ticket
in that State Thus is good sign, though it comes late
and it shows that the enai2na wings of the North are
not yet quite extinct 1t is true Mr. Fillmore and his
friends lean good deal Ullman the kpoxpohing can
didate for governor in New York but this ncina-
on bad and base II it, better than to help such enc
mics of the Union W. II. Seward, We shall see how
much of mark Mr. Fillmore and his friends will make in
New York on 18th day Of November instant
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maintaining in peace military establishment that is capa-
bic OF the greatest expansion in The increased eff
cheney and economy of companies thus expanded from
ceus of experienced and disciplined men,
pensate for the additional expense Of maintaining skeleton
regiments in time Of peace.
also recommend that another company Of sappers and
miners be added to the engineer corps for purposes for
which the present company authorized The usefulness
and economy Of this class soldiers have been practically
demonstrated both in peace and war"
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From the Fci,oit Free Press
THE CONGENIALlTY OF ABOLITIONISM AND
KNOW NOTHINGISM

The fact that the abolitionisis and know nothinps in
Massachusetts have united upon congressional candidates
in aN the districts of the State osy evidence we
have of the congeniay of the two organizations In
every State in the Union where ACKNOWLEDGMENT has
raised its hydra head rapid utilization with abolitionsm
has occurred In Ohio, Indiana, and PENNSYLVANIA the
democracy not defeated at the late elections by sim
pie whg and abolition fusion, Know-nothingsm stepped
in and decided the battle This is shown ncontesably by
IN analysis of the returns.
How is it in our own State? We have published teJti-
monyand Mis testimony ACKNOWLEDGMENT Ave Of the
fusion candidates the State ticket and all the fusion
congressional nominees members Of Tie Or
der So far time and effort have permitted perfect
union of the republican and knownoihng parties has
been effected The leaders of one are the leaders of the
other. Kinslcy s. Bingham and Jacob NJ Howard high
priests of repubicansm also high priests of know
nothngsm. They are pcrambulatng the State for the
double purpose of making an-Nebraska harangues and
ns,ituting now-nothug lodges aud they rely upon their
efforts in the latter service far than in the former for
success at the polls
Democrats such is the opposition you have
Not only open fusion Of whiggcry and aboonsm but
perfect junction of both these elements with the secret or
der of otngisn forms the opposition force II
need not he concealed that meet and overthrow this
combined enemy win require common exerton on the
part of the united democracy Galantry, constancy and
determination are indispensable. But CALAMITY con-
srANcY, AND DISCRIMINATION Will THE Victory
ENGLISH 4,so FRENCH ACCOUNTS OF THE aarrlr oF THE
ALMa-There was magnificent Gehtng Alma and mag
nhccn wrong and humbug is in the dispatches and the
partition of the honors and the profits of the victory The
wounded rank and file of the lion British regiments laid
suffering and moaning the ground for two nights
and one day, Others for night unattended and I'M
relieved while martinez lords drinking conpratua-
tory hafnnG-ha, and penuing hIncombe dispatches in
honor of nobemen and officers. This overlooking of the
real means OF victory and national aggrandizement-,he
rank and hle-and excessive pulling OF commanders is 20
us most offensive dishonest It's high llne j. ghond
cease u
Underneath all the Dragging and extravaganza of the
British dispatches and letters the fact is
that the taking Of Sebastopo and the conquest of the
Crimea are very problematical events The Russians
fought as well the allies The loss of the latter was
very great Three four such victories and al
lies will take up the retreat and the will return to its
starting-pont The English have moderated their adyo
saries We erventy hope thai they win be thrashed away
from Scbasopp, win sink of the Crnea beaten
and disgraced foe. fhe,r ,eacberous treatment of the
Sultan and their double-deing seshness in this whole
eastern affair" deserve signal punishment
buffalo Democracy
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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DAILY PATRIOT.

The editor Of the New Hampshire Weekly Patriot an
his inteati0a to publish his paper during the
coming political campaign daily The Patriot is the
oldashioned democratic journal that was in the
days of Hill and Carroll and is conducted with very mark
ed ability We congratulate him on his enterprise and
wish him abundant success
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brief paragraph of four lines appeared in the Union
few days ago, in which auson was made to Gov.
Seymour far from intertiona part Had taken
second glance at the article in question it should
have appeared We wish to Governor Seymour abundant
in his reelection and could not therefore have
liberately intended to do him wrong.
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Hon. Thomas B. Florence of Philadelphia, present
in Washington yestcrdayhs first visit since his recent
triumphant reelection Probably in Congress has
ardent and sincere friends and his success
der all the circumstances justly regarded worthy
of especial applause Never deserving principle friend
and never failing to attend to the interests of his consu
ents he is of those who last long time and who
weary of well doing