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VOLUME CXXVm-No. 17. NEWPORT, OCTOBER 10, 1885. WHOLE NUMBER 6,353. The Newport Mercury, --PUBLISHED BV-- JOHN P.

8ANBORN, 272 TbamM, Cor. Pelbun KEWFORT, E. 1. HE NEWPORT MERCURY wu established In June, in nowln Its one hundred twenty-elKhtli year. It in the oldest cr and, with than papcr half a doaen exceptions, the oldest printed in the EbfClUh language.

It is a large quarto ot flfty-aU colHMU flllod willi inwr- estinc rMwttM-- editorial, State, local anil eral news, miscellany anil valuable and household departments. -Reaching many in this and other SUteh, limitcft- qmea given to advertising very valuable Jo met. TEB3C8: $2.00 aytwrlii advance. Single copies in 5 wpto. Extra can always be obtained at the office of paMlcatloii and at the varibui newi rboiua In city.

rrMtteciiuen copies seat free, and special terras given adrertuwn by addrewlng the publisher. SMALL IN WEWPOKT. Only One Reported no Epidemic annourieemcnt that. smallpox Imd broken ouHirourimdst was made Thursday afternoon with startling effect, put the promptitude with which the Board of Health and the municipal authorities and physicians generally took the matter in hand greatly allayed the fears. and restored confidence.

A special of the Board of Health was called Thursday evening and although a quorum could not be obtained, a number of the leading physicians of the city together with His Honor the Mayor and several citizens were present and an interesting discussion of smallpox and other contagcous diseases took place. The subject whi ch led to the calling of the meeting is HIM Cornelia K. Seelye, matron at the Newport Hospital, who had down with smallpox that day. She had been removed to the Lydia Mitchell house, adjoining the hospital grounds, and the place quarantined. Dr.

Turner reported that one of his patients in the Fifth cousin of Sully and re- cent member of his theatrical company, showed every sympton of the dreaded disease, but that he was not able to say positively whether it was smallpox or not Yesterday morning, however, he decided that it was not smallpox, and thus Miss See lye's is the only case at present known in the city, and her trouble must have been contracted elsewhere as she hut recently returned from a visit to the metropo lis. The house in which she has been placed has been quarantined as has also the hospital, and a guard has been stationed at the latter to prevent the possibility of any of the patients leaving the premises during the quarantine. The physicians present Thursday evening were Drs. C. Frank Barker president of Board of Health, H.

R. Storer, H. E. Turner, Francis H. Rankin and W.

Thornton Parker and the questions of vaccination, revacchia- tion, conpulsory vaccination, were discusssed at length; also the needs of a pest house and the best location for such an establishment were taken under consideration. When the meeting broke up it was with the feeling that though every precaution should be taken, there was no real cause for fear of an epidemic, and it is hoped that the case already reported may be the only one to appear in yew- port. Miss Seelye's case of tho mildest form. The Sherman-Brown Wedding. The wedding of Mr.

W. Watts Slier- man of New York and Miss Sophia Au- Brown, daughter uf Mrs. John After Brown of Providence, was celebrated at the Brown villa, on Bellevuo avenue Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Right Rev. Thomas M.

Clark, D. D-, bishop of the didcese, assisted by Rev. C. A. L.

Richards of Providence, and the bride was given away by her elder brother Mr. John N. Brown. The decorations were elaborate and profuse, and reflected great credit upon the excellent taste of the gentlemen having them in charge, Col. A.

C. Landers and Mr. J. M. Hodgson.

Music was furnished by Prof. Lander's orchestra, (which came on from New York expressly for tho occasion,) stationed on a bandstand erected to connect with the north veranda. After the ceremony an elaborate supper was served by Pinard and at 4:45 the newly wedded couple left for New York. Tuesday evening the officers of Washington Commandery 4, K. had a public installation in the presence of the families of members.

An excellent collation followed after which came music and dancing. The Newport orchestra. Prof. Mathers, was in attendance and Mr. Chas.

A. Gillcn acted as prompter. It was an enjoyable occasion to all present. Right Rev. Bishop Chirk, D.

came down from Providence Tuesday evening and was the guest of Mr. David King until after the Sherman-Brown wedding. Benjamin J. Burton. On Tuesday morning about ten o'clock, our citizens were surprised and shocked by a report that was circulated with lightning speed, from one extreme of the city to the other, in these words: "Ben Burton has killed himself," and the report proved true.

Mr. Burton came home alxmt o'clock, sat down.at the table, shot himself twice, one ball striking his head, and the other piercing his heart the latter killing him instantly. The proper authorities were immediately notified, and the Medical Examiner deeming it unnecessary, no inquest was held. Benjamin Burton, was born in Darien, July 3d, 1826, and came to Newport about forty years ago. The writer first knew him as a team ster in the coal business then carriet on by the late Charles Devens, (o' Uifford Devcns,) on Commorcia wharf.

After some years' serviu he left here and went to California where he was successful in business. It is said that he and. the noted banket flood were companion teamsters ii: San Francisco. Returning here afti an absence of several years, he con? menced a city express business, tuidm most discouraging circumstances 01 account of his color. His horses were frequently injured, his harnesses cut and his wagons damaged by persons interested in the same business; but notwithstanding his ill fortune, ho perse vered, and in the course of a few years by his indomitable energy he became tho principal in a large business, am" no man in "Newport was better known, or more trusted than was he, and he soon accumulated a handsome fortune Ue was the originator of the Itellcvue avenue line of omnibuses, the Poin and Broadway lines, the baggage trans fer business, and was always a hard working, obliging, reliable, and hones man, but like many another, he me with misfortune, sickness and fluan clal reverses, aud iu a moment of de spondency, he committed the rash act which deprived him of life, and hur lied him into the -presence of the righteous judge.

Although he was not a member of the Union Congrega tional church, he was always ready to lend them a hand pecuniarily, and was for a long time the leader of the choir, and only resigned the position to give place to the present leader. -He was a prominent member of "Star ol the East Beneficial Society," which wearing mourning badges, attended hi funeral in a body, on Thursday after noon, at which also attended a large number of our best citizens, who couU respect worth in a man, without regan to the color of his skin. The services on the occasion were conducted by Rev. M. Van; Home, of the Union Congregational church, as sisted by Rev.

H. N. Jeter, of the Shiloh Baptist church, and in the follow ing order, the singing, by the choir ol the first named church: Hymn, "Xcar- er my God to Thee;" Prayer, by Rev. Mr. Jeter; selections from Scrip tures; Rev.

Mr. Van Home; Hymn, Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb;" Address, Rev. Mr. Van Home; Hymn, If I must die, let medic!" Benediction. John Snowdon Howland.

It is fitting to give some expression to the feeling with which the friends John Snowdon Howland regard his life just closed. It was full of interest am even beauty. Early subject to greal vicisitudes of fortune and severe bodily affliction he was a life long sufferer, But he endured with a submission so entire and patience so lovely that his wck was a place of attraction to manj young friends who loved his society am shared his tastes. His mind ever active, found in music and nntura history and oven artistic handicraft. His collections iu Oology are quite extensive and exquisitely arranged.

II was happily sheltered in a home wher tender care and devoted family affection never failed. Above all he recognized a Heavenly Father's care and rested supremely in Christ his Savior. In world where too often suffering presents no relieving aspect such unmur- nuring acceptance and improvement jf life's discipline throws light on its darkness and helps to solve its mystery. The winter arrangement of trains on the Old Colony Railroad will go into effect on Monday next. The new time table will be found on page eight.

The principal change as regards Newport will be the time of the morning Boston train leaving Newport, which will be 7:35 instead of 7:50. There will be four trains each way daily through the winter, thus giving the people of Newport iraple means of communication with the outside world. The first of the series of socials to be given during the fall and winter by Doting people of Emmanuel church, was licld Thursday evening in the Sunday school room. There were readings, recitations, music and social converse to the great pleasure of nil present and when it broke up there was a general feeling that nothing pleasanter could have been arranged for the winter than these socials. The next meeting will occur the last week in October.

Eaptiits in Convention. The annual meeting of the Rhode Island Baptist Educational Society was held at the Second Baptist church on North Baptist street this city Monday evening. Rev. M. H.

Bixby, president of the society, presided and after the reading of Scripture by Rev. Mr. Parsh- Woonsocketaud prayer by Rev. Mr. Lisle of Providence, called upon the secretary, Rev.

R. A. Guild, D. of Brown University, who presented the 95th annual report. Rev.

Emory J. Haynes, of Boston, then delivered the annual sermon, taking for his text, Mark they platted aerown of thorns and put it about his head." The report of Treasurer A. B. McCrillis of Providence, showing a balance on hand of $117.15, was read and received. Addresses were made by Rev.

Dr. Bullen of Pawtucket, Rev. L. A. Pope of Warren, and the President, after which the committee on nominations, consisting of Messrs.

W. K. Andern of Providence, J. V. Osterhout of Olneyville and C.

A. Maryott of Davisville, reported the following board of for the ensuing year, and itwas elected: nt--Rev. M. II. Ulxby, IX Provl- Vice 1'resident--Rev.

T. Edv Providence. Secretory--H. A. Uulld, L.

llrown University, nrreaaurer--A. B. MeCrillis, Providence. Directors--Professor E. It.

D. Brown University; Uev. J. S. Swaiin, Providence- Rev.

Louirf A. Pope, Warren; Professor T. W. Uannroft, Itrown University; Kcv. J.

Taylor, Providence; Rev. Warren Randolph D. XowjKirt; Rev. Richard Montague, Providence. Auditors--S.

T. Mason, Kmory Lyon, 31.1). The exercises which had been interspersed with music, closed with a prayer by Rev. T. E.

Brown of Providence, after which the Board of Directors came together an'd appointed Rev. Drs. Bixby and Guild and Rev. Mr. Richard Montague an examining committee.

On Tuesday morning the regular annual state convention opened In the same church and was presided over by Rev. G. Bullen, D. the president. After the reading of Scripture by Rev.

J. L. Crane, and prayer by Rev. W. M.

Mick, of Providence, Kev. Edwin Bromley, of Pawtucket, delivered an eloquent sermon from Luke am among you as he that serveth." The reports of Secretary Maryotl and special committees were read and received, and the following committees chosen: ()n Reports--Revs. V. Randolph, B. Morse, J.

H. Parsbley, Henry Crocker and Mr A. D. Nkkerson, On Credentials--Revs. F.

J. Jones and E. II Henkcll and Mr. 1. L.

Wilcox. On Place and Preacher-Revs. F. Blake and T. E.

Bartlett, and Mr. James Jenks. On Bixby, W. Lisle, F. Vf.

Rider, and Messrs. June H. Read Ethan Wilcox, U.K. Morton, William B. Franklin.

The closing sessions were held Tuesday afternoon and evening when the ports of the various officers and committees were continued: Rev. F. W. Ryder reported for the Narragansctt Association; Rev. L.

A. Pope, for the Warren Association and W. M. Lisle, for the Providence Association, Treasurer Jeffrey Hazard's report, showing a balance on hand of $1,210.45 after an expcnclituieof 98,009.15, was read arid referred to the committee on reports. Rev.

Warren reported, on behalf of the committee on deceased life members, the following names Deacon James Boyce, Miss Ann E. Miller, Prof. Geo. Ide Chace, Deacon Win. Andrews, Mrs.

C. G. Burlingiime, Miss B. Cozzens, Nathan Saunders, George C. Hatch, William P.

Patience Coc, Miss Mary J. Rowland and Jeremiah Brown. Rev. L. A.

Pope was chosen a committee to revise the list of life members. The following resolution, offered by Rev. B. S. Morse of Providence, was adopted: fimoliwl, That the time lias fully come wtic-n the convent inn should employ a state nry anil pay him out of the fund:) of the general treasury, and we ask the now hoard In their ilisuretiiiii tu act in this direct' The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year: President-- Kev.

Hnllcn, I). Piiwtucket. Secretary--Uev. C. A.

Maryott, Dnviavillc. Treasurer Jeffrey Hazard, Providence. Historical Registrar--Rev. F. Deni.wn, Providence.

Auditors--8. G. Mason, 0. H. Child.

Finance Committee--A. If. McCrillifi, S. Mason, J. If.

Read, X. Bates, T. K. Stiidley. Itnilroad Secretary--T.

W. Waterman. At the evening meeting Rev. Mr. Fish of Ccntredale reported for the committee on place and preacher, recommend ing Warren As the place for holding the next meeting and Rev.

W. M. Lisle as the preacher with Rev. Warren Ran- polph, D. as alternate.

The recommendations were adopted and the following committees appointed: On Associations--J. V. Ofterhoiit, It. H. Lane and If.

Purvio. On Deceased Life MenuVrs--P. C. Wfglitman, S. W.

Ficl.l and T. S. Snmv. On Concentration of Effort--A. t'omstock, M.Lyon.C.

F. Wilcox, Caleb Burrows, E. P. anil Kthan Wilcox. The convention was brought to a successful close with the usual devotional exercises, and the meeting adjourned.

The Old Colony Steamboat Company have during the past week, erected a substantial building for the storage of InmlHjr. It is attached to the western end of the machine aud carpenter shops on the north side" of their north wharf. Mrs. Hannah wife of Mr. Charles W.

Corbctt of this city, died very suddenly Thursday morning after ft brief illness. She was a most estimable lady and the sudden and fatal termination of her Illness WAS a great shock to i largo circle of friends. She leaves five small children. CITY COUNCIL Hon. I.

P. Oencnmu Offer He eel veil with Gratitude--Expert Ettffi- to Judgment on the Sewerage for September, IfiO OH. The regular monthly meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday evening with all the members present, His Honor Mayor Franklin presiding in the Board of Aldermen and President Barker in the Common Council. The report of the Finance committee was read and received and on its recommendation the following bills were ordered paid from the several appropriations: Watch and Police 1 2158 10 Public 4315 Paupers and Vagrants 1C? 90 City Asylum 634 Fire Department 3101 82 StreeUand Highways 9071 19 Removal of Swill and House Offal 66 Public Puts 7C22 Lighting Streets 383 Salaries 2d Dog Fund 4 00 Watering Streets 7D3 36 Burial Grounds 50 00 CoKaeshall BariaUl round Fund 6 75 Ward Meetings 5900 Perry Statue Fund Appropriation 3 .13 Books, Stationery and Printing 70 93 Incidentals 467 80 3316006 The report of tho committee on Streets ami Highways was read and received and on its recommendations $650 was ordered paid Major T. K.

Gibbs for sewer laid in Gibbs avenue before it became the property of the city: a pipe sewer was ordered laid in Burkeluy avenue, at an estimated costof $1200; John Mullen was allowed $20 for payment in full for damages from sewer near his estate and a new $25 trap was ordered for the said sewer, and three gravel catchers were ordered, two for Webster street and one on the Point. On recommendation of City Engineer H. A. Bentley a resolution was passed authorizing the committee on Streets and Highways to engage two reliable. engineers to examine the system of sewerage proposed for this city, and appropriating $000 to defray the expenses.

In the Board of Aldermen Mr. Crandall moved that the resolution be laid on the table, but his motion failing to get a second and he called for the ayes and nays. The vote stood, Crandall, no; Cottrell, Waters, Hopkins, Leonard, yes. The reports of Street Commissioner and City Treasurer were read and referred to the Highway and Finance committees respectively. The quarterly reports of Inspector of Nuisances, H.

Laugley, Chief Engineer H. H. Tilley and the Overseers of the Poor were read and received. The report of the Assessors of Taxes was read and received and on its recommendation the following remittances were ordered: $25.25 to Wm. S.

N. Allen, $28.28 to Esther Bowler, $5.05 to John Kelloy, $2.02 to James Sugrue, $10.10 to R. M. Franklin's heirs, to Mrs. E.

P. Rhett, executrix, $33.30 to G. M. Dockray, executor, $5.05 to J. Malier, $10.10 to- J.

Biddell, $15.15 to Ellen Wilson, T.Sullivan, W. C. Anthony, T. B. Henderson and P.

H. Horgan were given leave to withdraw their petitions for remittances. On recommendation of the various committees resolutions were passed authorizing the Fire Department committee to advertise for proposals and contract for building new engine house and ward room for tho third ward on the city's lot on Mill street, at a cost not to exceed S8000; authorizing the Board of Firewards to remove the fire alarm pole at the corner of William and Thomas streets and put a hydrant in its place; authorizing the committee on City Property to purchase for the Inspector of Nuisances -100 feet of hose at cost not to exceed $400; authorizing 1 tlie Board of Firewurdu to place hydrant on Vicknliurtf place, opposite the of Thus. if. Frecborne, as soon ns a main shall lie laid; street lights were ordered for Friendship and Pleasant fire engine No.

5 was ordered to the makers for repairs not to exceed and a suitable carriage entrance was ordered for Xo.4 engine house. The following petitions were received and referred to the committee on Streets and Highways: Of J. Jl. F. Dcn- mnn and others, for pipe sewer on Coddington street; uf Samuel Smith, for relief of trouble caused by a defective trap in sewer connection near his estate (with power); of J.

X. A. Griswold, for the acceptance of the deed of Whcat- land avenue (with power); of the almt- tors of Stockholm that that thoroughfare be turnpikcd and covered with crushed stone; of George A. Weaver, for privilege to erect a windmill on b'. French's property on Ocean avenue (with Newport Horse Railroad Company, for permissions to lay single tracks through Franklin.Spring,Broad- way, Farwcll and streets; and of A.

A. Tillcyand or pipe sewer In Caleb Earl street (with power). The petition of A. C. Titus, fur the location of a boundary line between his estate on Young street and the city's amis, was referred to theconimittee on City Property.

The petition of Sarah Uriggs asking for $1W for the care of Mrs. Margaret Hawkins for 17 weeks, was referred to the Finance'committee: tho petition of T. W. Phinncy and tliers for a light on Thamesstrectand Harrison avenue, was referred to the las and Lamp committee, as was also that of R. S.

Hone and others. Thomas M. Freeborne waft granted permission move a building, A few minor licenses were granted the Board of Aldermen, and tho meeting adjourned before nine o'clock tho first Tuesday evening in November. NKWI'OltT IN 1774. To the Kdltor of the A'owport Mercury: The extracts from the Newport MKK- cuitv of 1770 which we now offer for the perusal of your readers will, we liopc, be found interesting.

To the young, tho advortisment of Mr. Selby will show that learning to dance was among the pleasures known to their kindred so long ago. There is also enough of commercial news to satisfy those interested in such matters that the business of the town in all its branches was being prosecuted with vigor. The arrival and departure of vessels as shown by. these papers was very large, trade being carried on with almost all parts of the world and passengers adding a very considerable to the profits.

To the few, and very few, real Americans now living whose fathers told them of the trials and sufferings of the people of the town for a few yearn before and during the American revolution, the recollection of which even at this distant day causes their blood to tingle with indignation at the brutal conduct of England towards its own tlesh and blood, and the reading of the letters from sympathis- ing friends in England to the Editor of the MKIICURY and his own bold and patriotic editorials, wo hope will be appreciated. Among other editorials will be found remarks upon the character and conduct of Gov. Thomas Hutchin- Kon of Massachusetts in Wiiich he says we hear" of his death which proved to be a false report, for he did not die until June 8, 1780, and after his return to England. J. C.

S. from A'sHYWrt Hfercury, Jan. 9,1774. William Selby (organist of Triulty church), begs leave to acquaint the Indies anil gentlemen of thistowii, that be is obliged to postpone opening his school lor dancing, till Monday, the 9th on account of hU indtauoai- tion. N.

days on Mondays and Thursdays at 4 o'clock l'. 3f. Fifty dollars par head will readily be given by us, the subscribers, for any number of mules that may be raised within this colony, and offered fur Bale iu Newport, iu shipping order, in the month of October and. November, 1777, about two yearn old or upward. A greater price will be given for such as may appear of an extraordinary make and gait.

Aaron Lopez, ZebudEah Story. UzzielOeer informs the public that he has constructed a machine which will hoist a hogshead of water with a single hair the fall; and now exhibits the same on Gravelly Point In Newport, where any penuna may see it tried for nine pence, lawful cash. Said Geer will teach any person navigation In one day, for one dollar. Tills is to acquaint the ladles that Mary Martin, milliner and mantua maker, lately arrived front Paris, makes and sells, at the shop adjoining the house of Capt. Teagle Taylor, all Bortaot ladies anfl bonnets.

N.B.--She dresses ladles heads for half a dollar at the shop, and If waited on, at a dollar, and washes all sorts of lace at a reasonable rate. Died, Mrs. Content Sanford, of this town, and Mrs. Mary Niton, consort of Mr. Silas Miles, of South Kingstown.

Last Thursday evening Mrs. Mary West, consort of Mr. William West, of this was taken In an apoplectic fit, and died Saturday night In the 62d year of ber age. Died, a few days pant, Mrs. Miriam Tuckerman, of this town, widow, and upwards of 90 years of age.

Capt. Thomas of this died lately on the coast of Africa, Last Wednesday a number of young ladles met at the bouse of Rer'd Doct. Stiles and spent the day In spinning, there were ti8 wheels; and In the evening the Doctor's lady waa complimented with 170 skeins of good yarn. Last Thursday the Magdalen schooner sailed for Boston, supposed to assist in blockading the port of Boston. Married, last evening, Mr.

John Gibbs, of Providence, to Betsey Gardner, daughter of Capt. Caleb Gardner, of this town. Last Monday died, and on Thursday were interred the remains of Mr. Mchols, of thin town, aged 74. Just Imported In the Tristram, ('apt.

Shand, from Ixmdnii, and to be sold by MaryCnrr, at hor shop at the corner leading to Carr's Ferry wharf, a general atwortment or dry goods, stationery and groceries. Horsemanship by the original American rider, Christopher II. lia.rdncr, will be performed to-morrow, at the nortlica.it part of the town, on one, two and three horses. The doors of the manage will IK; opened at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, ami he will mount precisely at 11 o'clock. He will perform again at the same time of day next Friday.

Tickets at a quarter of a dollar each, may tie had of Messrs. Ichahnd Totter, Itobert Li 11! bridge, Jiin. WiIHam Davis, Henry Gardner, and uf the printer hereof. On Friday last the manly exercise of was performed to admiration, before great mtmlter of spectators, hi the manage atthe northeast part of this town, by Christopher H. Gardner, son of Henry Gardner, this place.

It was allowed by the Iwat present that he excelled the celebrated JIatcs In of the performances. It is that thin youth should, in a little time, nrl.se to such perfect ion in this art, which liase.wt somcnf the lie.tt performers in England many years to acquire. He certainly merits encouragement from his countrymen, who are foiis of that ancient stock of Itritoiix, whom tliey have never yet disgraced bv want of irciuiiri, learning, counige and manly Mr. Gardner will perform again next Thursday, the doom to Itc opened at a o'clock in the afternoon, nnd he will mount precisely at 4. He will also on Friday, tliu 10th of June, at the same time of day.

are assured that the whole town (if Tiverton, in this lettolf drinking tea; a trldriou.i example! Last Saturday the ship Charlotte, Captain itoL'L'rs, sailed for London. This day sails for London, the snow Tristram, Capt. Shand, with whom go passengers John Hailwin, John Mauley and John licale, of this town. taut Saturday, Mr. Nicholas of Mid- illetown, was thrown from a horse and had one of his It-'A broke just liclow the knee.

Married last Mr. Isaac Smith to Betsey Stoddard, daughter of William Stoddard, Iwth of Mlddletown on this It-land; about the same time Mrs. Sarah Smith, mother of thiralwvc Mr. Isaac Smith, Jell clown In a tit and died immediately. Yesterday was married, Mr.

JoHfas Kusaell.of D.irtinmith to Miss Patty Wing, daughter of Mary Wing, of this town. Xen-purt Mercury, .10. Extract nf a letter from a gentleman near London, to bis friend In Rhode Island; "We nrc now far distant from one another. You jrc in a country that Is increasing and Improving fast, and likely in time to lie the seat if the greatest and happiest empire that ever existed. "I am in a country that is, 1 am afraid, declining.

Corruption and venality have under- nincdthe foundation of civil liberty amongst and as to liberty, almost all that we enjoy of It, is an Indulgence or connivance contrary to Inw. May our American brethren piard against tho evils which threaten us with iiin. I admire the exertions of the spirit of ilwrty among them. A i detest the unjust nnd miserable policy which our Governors have or some time Wen pursuing with respect to hem. My heart is indeed with them; and I tm continually attending to the accounts of what pauses among them.

America is the coun- to which most of the friends of lilwrty In nation arft now looking; and It may be In some future period tho country to which Nicy will lc all flying. For our own snkcs, there- ore, we have reason to wish they may keep Editorial: We hear that last Tuesday sc'n- night died, detested by all true friends "of city, that infamous traitor, T. late Governor of Massachusetts bay. On tho first news of his removal from that jfflce, lie was shacked to his centre; but soon tftor rcassumlng that smiling, or rather grin line, countcnnncfl, under which utrntajtenis amldrath had always hoped to hide from observation the grief which heavy at Ills heart and preyed upon his constftution; but his philosophy not being sufficient to silp- iwrt the conflict In his breast, he sunk under disgrace, grew delirious and was, by advice uf his few friends, carried aud confined to the castle, where he remained until he died; the moat wretched spectacle that disappointed, mortined ambition ever exhibited. Some short time before hla death, a gleam of light struck through the solid darkness of his soul; but this served only to him and enhance his misery; for that lucid interval waa ulled up with the recollection of his past eon- duct! The honors and opulence which his native country had heaped upon him; the base, ungrateful returns he made, and the accursed plans he laid for her destruction, rushed Iu upon and harrowed his soul: and to complete bin wretchedness, America, rising up before him, the blood streaming from the wounds she hail received from the hands of this vile, barbarous The scene, too shocking to be sustained by a mind, which, grown callous uy the reiterated Impressions of ambition and avarice, was become utterly insensible to the soft feelings of humanity and benevolence.

Instantly threw him back into his delirium, Increased its violence, and he died in the greatest horror aud anguish. Nf.wport Mercury, June 6. Last Tuesday arrived here, the sloop Mary, Capt. Spralner, from St. Kltts, with whom came Christopher Martinborough, and family to settle here.

Cant. Peaae, in a brig from Montserat belonging to Dartmouth, arrived here last night. Capt. Boutin, from Barbailoen, on his passage boarded a wrecked schooner, without any soul in her, loaded with boards, c. and supposed to have belonged to the eastward.

Last Monday arrived, in 7 days from Charlee- town, South Carolina, the sloop Friendship, Capt. Munro, with whom came passengers the lady of Lieut. Gov. Bull, Mr. William Pratt, Mr.

Outerbridge, Misa Katy Bealc, Doct. John Farquhareon, Mr. Gabriel Manlcault, Miss Hazel), Mr. Philip Mines, Mr. John Morgery, Mr.

Isaac Milehill, and others. Last Wednesday se'nnight, was married Mr. Joseph Peckham, son of Benjamin Peckham, to Miss Polly Baucock, only daughter of Hezekiah Babcock, both of South Kingstown. Last Wednesday night was married, Capt. Joshua Dlivcn, to Miss Desire Burroughs, daughter of Mr.

William Burroughs, of this town. Died, inllamaiea, Mr. William Vernon, of this town, hi the 23rd year of his age. To lie sob! to any person in the a likely, healthy negro girl, alwut 10 years old. Inquire of the printer.

Monday, June 13,1774. Thursday, the 23rd will be published by Solomon Honthwick, in Queen Newport, rice two shillings to those who subscribe be- ore the work is finished. The Judgment of Whole Kingdoms and Nations, concerning the rights, power and prerogative of Kings, and the rights, privileges and prerogatives of tho pic, by Lord Somcre. Iwhaviorof the Americans, at this alarming crisis, will most probably characters, and hand them down to posterity, as a brave generation of patriots, or sink them into contempt in the opinion of all future ages. Life and death, or, which are tantamount thereto, liberty mil slavery are now set before them, and it is in their power to choose which they please.

If they submit, says a writer, they deserve more than man can lay upon them. The number of Governor Hutehlnson's addressers, consisting of merchants, shopkeepers, pedlars, pettifoggers, amounted to 140; and it is said, great pains were taken throughout Jloston, and many other towns, to procure that number, which certainly must appear very contemptible, when it is considered that there are fully four AuJitfraJ thoiuaml in that province. Yesterday se'nnight departed this life, after a long indisposition, Mr. Richard Draper, of Boston, Printer. Jou Sweet, of North Kingstown, has practiced bono-fiettlng upwards of nine years.

All those who shall thick proper tw employ him, may depend on his giving the greatest tlon to their case, and that his charges will be moderate. Extract of a letter from London, April 8,1774, "The eyes of all Europe are now turned to North America. It must soon be determined whether they are men, and deserve that freedom which Heaven has put in their power; or whether they have that submissive spirit of a spaniel that was formed to fetch and carry, and be kicked into submission. The London merchants, such of them as trade to Boston, have evidenced a ministerial foey will notaiipear In to the Ministry. A few natives of America have signed a petition to the Kings, Lords and Commons, wmch has very considerable debates in both Houses, and has chanced to make more proselytes out of doora, than all the political pieces together that have appeared lately on the American subject.

I suppose it was, because people In general attend more to anything In that form, than to fugitive pieces which nolMxly owns. The minister, conscious of the badness of his cause and fearful of opposition, has called out all the dogs uf hell to hark atthe Americans, Never were the public papers so filled with the Invec.tivcs of hireling writers. In the meanwhile the further this business advances, the more begin to tremble tor the consequences. 1 never go abroad hut I am applied to by people who wish well to America, and express thu most ardent desire, and hope the Americans may be unanimous on the occasion, but the minister plumes himself on the certainty of their dividing among thcmaclvcs, and considers them as a rope or sand. The Huston Port Bill is an essay how far thu other Provinces will suffer a sister to be insulted; if the minister succeeds in this attempt and no formidable are set on foot, as sure as there IH a Cod in Heaven, the other provinces will suffer one by one.

The Boston Charter HOOD to be altered, which also Intended as a precedent; I iMiHeve I am well informed that certain other charters, not far from Pennsylvania, will soon follow, nor is there any why all may nut be changed, If any one of them may. It Is apprehended that there never was more need ofa general convention of the provinces than at present: such a thing would raise the idea of vigor and unanimity among them, and terrify their enemies. Tho notion of another Non-Importation agreement logins already to alarm the manufacturers, but the apprehension of cutting olf trade with the West Indies, alarms the Indian merchants much more. I cordially wist that every American Iiad heard tho etwee-lies that were made In Parliament when the motion was made for leave to bring in the Boston Port Bill. It was then echoed from every creature of the Court, that the time is now eome when the question must be finally America Ite iiidejwmlcnt of Great Britain: or, it now be reduced to' due subjection? Whether they will suffer themselves to be hum- bird, an to submit to the yoke that is made for them, I shall mt venture to picas: but if they do, I shall wUli that I had been born in France, that land of freedom, or what may express the same idea; Every American will soon that he bad never been Itoni, for not to.be i Itettcr than ttftic --a slave." f-'rtan the ifitttte nfJimeM, 1774.

Mr. Southwick--As forms uf religion without the substance are but and as to the distressed, to feed the and the naked, from a princlplc-of real love to God and our fellow creatures, seem to be the sum and substance of all true religion; It is left tu your readers determine within themselves, whether a generous collection next Thursday, for the poor of tho distressed town of Boston, now struggling under the iron hanrl of arbitrary power, would not he the most likely means the foal, and prove the iriost acceptable offering to that God to whom we are indebted for every blessing? (To be continual.) The officers of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias made an offlcinl visit to the Redwood Lodge K. of Newport, Wednesday evening. Among the officers of the Grand Lodge present were Mr. Charles K.

Checkering of Pawtucket, Grand Chancellor, Past Grand Chancellors Charles A. Pawtucket and James B. Brayton of Xowport, Supreme Representatives, A. B. Davis of Newport Master at Arms, and several other officers from other parts of the State.

A very pleasant and social ng was passed. Tho officers from out of tho city were the guests of Mr. Jas. IJ. Hrayton during their stay yew- port.

On and after Monday next the Now Tork hoat will leave New York p. instead of 5. The naval training ships Portsmouth, Jamestown and Saratoga have gone to Norfolk, for an overhauling preparatory to entering upon the winter's cruise. Mr. John E.

Lyon, formerly of this city, but now of Salem, is at the present time visiting friends in this city. lie is looking well, although just recovered from a long illness, occasioned by the amputation of a finger, and the setting in of erysipelas. Mr. Horatio G. Wood of this city left Wednesday night for New York and will sail for Europe today tu the Jersey City, Capt.

Horlor. He will probably be absent about a year, during which time ho will visit the leading capitals of Europe. The special delivery service is working to the advantage of both sender and receiver at our Newport Postof- flco. During tho week 51 parcels have been delivered and 53 received and- seut to other offices. The messengers employed in the service are wideawake aud the patrons are appreciative.

Atthe annual meeting of the Newport Wickford E. B. A S. B. Monday, Geo.

M. Miller was re-elected president nnd S. Sherman secretary and treasurer, and Messrs. Geoi M. Miller, J.

A. Griswold, S. H. a ugh an, John G. Weaver, Geo.

Peabody Wetmore and David King were chosen directors. CITY BiUKFS. ofN ewport Mr. George E. Honghton of this city was called to Boston this week by the death of his father.

Admiral Porter has been iu town this week, the guest of his son-in-law Lieutenant Logan, U.S. A. Mr. Itobert Colgate of Now York will occupy Mr. Mariuus Wlllett's cottage on Catharine street during the winter.

John D. Johnston, has commenced the erection of a fourth cottage on Wanton court, for Rev. Dr. Leach, of Providence. Mr.

Peleg Bryer and Mr. James McAdam of this city are making a tour of the west. Mr. Bryer has a son residing in Kansas City. Mr.

William C. Swinburne, son of ex- Mayor W. J. Swinburne of this' city, has returned from an extended tour arouud thu world. Mr.

D. B. Tonnant of (tied at his summer residence on Bellevue avenue Wednesday afternoon in the (Mth year of his age. He hod been in poor health for some time but hit! death came sudden and His remains loft for Petersburg Wednesday night in charge of Mr. Michael Butler.

The third annual social of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society, given at the Skating Rink Wednesday evening, proved successful beyond all expectation, both socially and financially. Between (100 and 700 persons were present and dancing to the excellent music of the Newport Orchestra aud prompting of Mr. D. D. Sullivan was thoroughly enjoyed well into the morning hours.

The Newport Horse Railroad Company have formed a temporary organization by the choice of Philip Rider president and Thus. T. Carr secretary. They have applied to the City Council for permission to lay rails in certain streets and if granted it is understood that work will be begun at an early day. A horse railroad will be good thing for Newport, and on-je established no one will wish to have the rails removed.

Real Estate Salei. G. W. Ellery has sold his interest iu and to the estate on Thames street to H. CyElIery, for William Peckham has sold 7182 square foot of land on Channing street to William Shcplcy for $1275.

Charles Taylor has sold 3000 square feet of land on Simmons street to Samuel Kngs for $800. John Healey lifts sold a lot of land 32 by 01 feet on Murton road to Matthevy McDonongh for $318. Walter Sherman has deeded to Elizabeth M. Sherman the estate on Third street left him by the late William Slier- man. Annie Sherman has sold to the same her estate on Mann avenue, and Bessie Sherman has transferred to the same the estate on Broadway devised to her by the late William Sherman.

The estate of the late Alexander M. King has been divided among hfc heirs as Mary King es'tate on Washington street and a part (311 by 007 feet) of the lot on Bateman and Ocean avenues; to LeRoy King the remainder of lot on Ocean and Bateman avenues; to George G. King his Interest in the lot on Hazard and Coggeshall avenues; to Mary L. King a lot on Ocean and Bateman avenues. Daniel Watson has sold about 10,000 square feet of land from the Bryer plat on Conauicut Island to Dr.

David Kin- dlcbergor, U. S. for $000. (For additional locate sec 4th $tli pages).