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IV. Sound was the oak-tree's frame, and lo! Ere long by craftsman's art, The trunk was shaped into a prow, Old ocean's waves to part : And from the soil in which it grew, It sped away to islands new.
v. Cook, fearless, paced his vessel's deck, As swept the ENDEAVOR on ; Behind him England lay, a speck- Before him lands un-won ! Soon sailed he where Pacific waves Roll o'er sharp reefs and coral caves !
VI. On, onward still, by science urged, The ENDEAVOR speeds her way ! And now her anchor lies submerged In Otaheite's Bay ! Half round the globe her way hath been, And rests she 'neath the mountains green !
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VII. The Mango's dark and feathery palm, Grows 'neath that tropic sky ; And breezes redolent of balm From spice-groves whisper by ; And gem-like constellations smile Above that lovely southern isle !
VIII. With eager hands they launch a boat ; Swift speed they toward the land- And on the stranger-beach they note A seeming friendly band : Cook and his brethren of the seas, Are welcomed by the savages !
IX. What need anew the tale to tell- Oft told by History's tongue, How Cook heard in the frightful yell His solemn death-peal rung ! Enough to say from that sad shore The ENDEAVOR's deck he reached no more !
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Away once more through ocean's brine The ship her courses ran, Until her world-encircling line Ended where it began ! Then, strained and worn, they braced her frame And called her by another name.
XI. Time passed-the Atlantic wave she crossed ; And then the " whaler" lay, No more by foaming billows tossed, In Narragansett Bay ! The old Endeavor's timbers shrank And rotted upon Newport's bank !
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the Ocean House, and the others being divided be- tween the Atlantic House and Belle Vue Hotel. During one hour, these bands perform at each house, while the guests promenade, and from nine to twelve in the evening during dancing, or in the intervals de- voted to gossip. In the season, the Germanians give other concerts, which are always and deservedly well attended, for they are highly popular.
Carl Bergmann, formerly leader of Strauss's cele- brated band, is the leader of the Germanians. He is a distinguished composer.
The summer season is not the sporting season- but there is one branch of out-of-door amusement, Fly Fishing-which some disciple of Izaac Walton may like to indulge in, far away from the busy crowds. For the information of such, I would just hint that in the neighborhood of South Kingston may be found a trout stream, where two or three pound fish are to be taken by a good whipper of the water. There are other streams in Wiekford, in the neigh- borhood of Warwick. Those who may feel inclined to take a longer trip in search of sport, should re- pair to Tiverton, in the vicinity of the Stone Bridge, already described, where they will, if they know how to make or choose and throw a fly, find ample em- ployment for their rods.
And now, reader, we bid you farewell, hoping that you have found our little book what it was intended to be --- A useful Hand-Book for Newport.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WM. C. COZZENS & CO., FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS AND
CARPET WAREHOUSE,
No. 72 Thames Street, Newport, R. I.,
Where may be found, at all seasons of the year, a large and de- sirable stock of Faury aud Staule Dry Goods,
FURNISHING GOODS, CARPETINGS,
Paper Hangings, Bathing Dresses,
Comprehending an unusually large and full variety of almost every article ever called for in such an establishment. In con- nection with the Carpet rooms on the second and third floors, may be found a great variety of
Domestic Cotton and Woolen Goods, Knit Hosiery, &c., at Wholesale.
Customers at home, or strangers visiting this far-famed Eden of America, may be sure of finding as great a variety of all the needful or fashionable articles that may be required, as Cheap as can be purchased in any city. Having occupied the same stand over twenty years, and always with a full stock, our fa- cilities are not surpassed by any dealers in the country.
Arrangements have been made to receive, by the earliest ar- rivals, the newest styles in
Dress Goods, Embroideries, Laces, Ribbons, Gloves, &c., &c.
WM. C. COZZENS, GEORGE COZZENS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
BLISS'S JENNY LIND HOT AIR COOKING RANGE.
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BLISS & STANHOPE, MANUFACTURERS OF COOKING RANGES, PARLOR AND HALL STOVES, Tin Plate, Sheet Iron, and Copper Work, AND DEALERS IN Cooking Stoves, Hot Air Furnaces, Parlor and Por- table Grates, Britannia, Japan, Glass, Willow and Wooden Ware, Table Cutlery, Brushes, Brooms, Mats, And a general assortment of HOUSE FURNISHING ARTICLES, PLUMBERS, And Dealers in Force, Copper and Iron Lift and Chain Pumps, Block Tin and Lead Pipes, and Sheet Lead of all Sizes, 117 THAMES STREET, NEWPORT, R. I.
W. H. BLISS,
F. A. STANHOPE.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
TAYLOR'S PHARMACY, Established 1796,
102 THAMES-STREET,
NEWPORT, R. I.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS.
SHIPS' AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS Carefully put up.
AN ASSORTMENT OF Perfumery, Cosmetics,
BRUSHES, TRUSSES, &c., &c.
SAR
ATER,
Culinary & Medicinal Herbs, And every article usually called for in an Apothe- cary's Store.
(- Any article wanted, not on hand when called for, pro- cured at short notice.
J. W. LYON, BRASS FOUNDER
AND
COPPER
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All kinds of Brass, and com- position Castings, made to order at short notice.
JAMES W. LYON, HOUSE & SHIP
236 THAMES-ST., NEWPORT, R. I.
Block Tin and Lead Pipe and Sheet Lead.
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ALL KINDS.
WATER- CLOSETS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Apothecaries' fall. R. R. HAZARD & CASWELL, PHARMACEUTISTS,
CHEMISTS & WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Chemi- cals, Dye Stuffs, Imported Fancy Goods, Fine Per- fumery, London Brushes, Fine and Bath Sponges, Cos- metics, and Rich Toilet articles gen- erally. Medicines dispensed at night. The Sale of Fancy Goods, &c .. suspended on the Sabbath.
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We invite atten- tion to our rare and beautiful stock, which for extent, elegance, and com- pleteness, will com- pare favorably with any of the kind in the country. Every article may be found that is usual- ly kept in pharma- ceutical establish- ments.
The Prescription Department,
Receives the exclusive attention of the proprietors themselves, and is furnished with the most pure and selected materials. Prescriptions are prepared with extreme care, and our utmost endeavors have not been wanting to make this important department perfect in every de- tail-a provision which the Pharmaceutist owes alike to the physician and his patient.
Pure Family Medicines,
Are selected by a competent judge-are warranted pure, the very best of their kinds, and at reasonable prices.
DEPOT for FRESH CONGRESS SPRING WATER, and JOHANN MARIA FARINA'S CELEBRATED COLOGNE, Rushton. Clark &. Co.'s delicious SODA WATER with rich Syrups. Ship. Family and Travelling MEDICINE CHESTS. BATH SPONGES, Choice Shav- ing and Toilet SOAPS, Cigars, and Flavoring Extracts.
FORMODENTA. a new, elegant, and safe preparation for the TEETH. We furnish every article to perfect the Toilet Table, the Dressing Room, or Boudoir.
R. R. HAZARD.
PHILIP CASWELL.
Apothecaries' Hall, Washington Square, near State House and Park, Newport, R. I.
N. M. CHAFEE,
PLUMBER, AND DEALER IN FORCE, COPPER, & IRON Lift & Chain PUMPS, BLOCK TIN, LEAD PIPES, & Sheet Lead OF ALL SIZES. 210 Thames=street, NEWPORT, R. I.
WATER CLOSET
WARM, COLD.&SHOWER BATHS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
PHILIP RIDER,
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic
GREEN & DRIED
FRUITS PRESERVES, JELLIES, SYRUPS,
AND VARIOUS
FOREIGN CIES, Havana & Principe Segars, &c., 171 THAMES-STREET,
NEWPORT, R. I.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHARLES E. HAMMETT, Jr.,
116 THAMES-STREET,
BOOKSELLER
AND
STATIONER,
PUBLISHES
A ROAD MAP OF NEWPORT AND THE ISLAND.
THE CONTROVERSY TOUCHING THE OLD STONE MILL, AT NEWPORT, R. I. ; containing the Wills of Benedict Arnold, and of Edward Pelham, former possessors of the Mill ; with views of the Mill, and of the similar one near Leamington, Warwickshire, England.
A HAND BOOK OF NEWPORT AND RHODE ISLAND. By J. R. Dix, author of " Pen and Ink Sketches," " Chat- terton," " Lions, living and dead," "Local Loiterings in the Vicinity of Boston," &c., &c.
AGENT
For Publications of Tract Society, and of American Sunday School Union.
A good supply of STATIONERY of the best quality constantly on hand.
The latest publications received as issued, or or- dered with dispatch.
Littell's Living Age, Blackwood, and the British Reviews, Harpers' New Monthly, Godey's, Graham's, Sartain's and the National Magazines, received as issued, and delivered free of expense, at Publishers' Prices. Blank Books in great variety. Letter Sheets, with views of Newport Scenery.
N. B. Books bound in various styles.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Z .. L. HAMMOND, Painter and Glazier,
95 THAMES . STREET. Dealer in Paints, Oil, Glass, Brushes. &e.
I. S. BOSS'
BREAD, CRACKER, AND Fancy Cake Bakery, No. 44 Thames-street.
JOSEPH M. HAMMETT, Draurr and Onilor, 121 Thames-street.
JOHN N POTTER, BOOT AND SHOE
DEALER. No. 130 Thames-street, Nearly opposite the Post Office, NEWPORT. R. I.
WILLIAM A. WEEDEN, Dealer in BOOTS & SEOSS,
No. 215 Thames. street, Newport, R. I.
FANCY Dry Goods Store,
CHARLES W. TURNER. £1 & 83 Thames-st., Newport. Gents' &. Boys' Socks knit to order.
WILLIAM BROWNELL. TIN, COPPER,
And Sheet Iron Ware Manu- facturer. and Kitchen Furnisher, 195 Thames-street, Newport.
EMPIRE EATING HOUSE AND OYS. TER SALOON. by WII. L.IAM MINKEFY. 194 Thames-street op- posite Steamboat Perry's wharf. Newport. R. I.
A. H. STEVENS, Staple & Fancy Hardware and Fur- nishing Store. 156 Thames-street. Newport. R.I.
Nicholas W. Marsh, No. 122 THAMES-STREET, Actport, B. E., Dealer in STOVES, RANGES, AND FURNACES, And Manufacturer of TIN, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. Roofs COVERED. and every description of JOB WORK promptly and satisfactorily executed.
P. MURPHY'S BARBER'S SALOON,
Head of Steamboat Wharf. And next North Empire Eating House. Newport. R. I. Shaving. Shampooing. Hair-Cutting a :. d Dressing.particularly attended to.
S. T. Hopkins,
HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTER, and Glazier, No. 129 Thames-st., Newport, R. I. N. B. Painting and Glazing promptly and faith- fully attended to.
A. G. GREENE,
DEALER IN RICH AND COM- MON FURNITURE. No. 13 Church-street Turning in all its varieties done with neatness and dispatch.
J. H. Cozzens,
DEALER IN READY MADE ( LOTHING. Hats. Caps. and Furnishing Goods. 152 Thames- st .. opposite Rider's Fruit Store.
Oregon Clothing Store, THAMES- STREET Ready made Clothing of every description.
STEPHEN HAMMETT.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
NICHOLAS W. MARSH, 122 Thames Street, DEALER IN Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces, and manufacturer of Tin, Sheet Iron & Copperware. Roofs covered, and every de- scription of job work promptly executed.
WILLIAM BROWNELL, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron ware Manufacturer,
AND KITCHEN FURNISHER, 195 Thames Street.
E. B. IRISH, DEALER IN BOTANIC MEDICINES.
Agent for Dr. S. ARNOLD'S BAL- SAM, wholesale and retail. No. 91 Thames Street.
OREGON CLOTHING STORE' THAMES STREET. Ready-made Clothing of every Description. STEPHEN HAMMETT.
JOSEPH M. HAMMETT, DRAPER AND TAILOR, AND DEALER IN Ready-made Clothing, 121 Thames Street.
P. MURPHY'S BARBER'S SALOON, Head of Steamboat wharf. 192 Thames Street
JOB B. WILBOR, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, No 4 Washington Square, North side of the Parade.
BROWN & MUMFORD, IDRAPERS 'AND TAILORS,
DEALERS IN
Ready-made Clothing & Gents' Furnishing Goods, No. 126 Thames Street.
J. H. COZZENS, DEALER IN Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Caps & Furnishing Goods. 152 THAMES STREET, Opposite Rider's Fruit Store.
R. S. SEATLE,
Auction and Commission Store, CIGAR MANUFACTORY. Dealer in Fruit and Confection- ery. 166 Thames Street.
Empire Eating House and Oyster Saloon, By WILLIAM MINKLEY, 194 Thames Street, Opposite steamboat Perry's wharf
JOHN N. POTTER, BOOT AND SHOE DEALER, 130 THAMES STREET, Nearly opposite the Post-office.
I. S. BOSS'
Bread, Cracker and Fancy Cake Bakery, No. 44 Thames Street.
ALBERT SHERMAN, MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS, 259 Thames Street.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
H. H. YOUNG, DEALER IN GROCERIES AND FRUIT, Confectionery, Cigars, Pine Oil, Burning Fluid, Teas, &c., Cor. Thames Street and Parade. Ice Cream Saloon open during the season.
C. W. TURNER'S FANCY DRY GOODS STORE, 81 and 83 Thames Street. Gents' and Boys' Socks knit to order.
THOMAS COGGESHALL, PAINTER AND GLAZIER, 109 Thames Street. Agency for Redford's Crown Glass.
R. H. WILSON, DEALER IN Fruits and Vegetables, No. 83 Thames Street.
J. B. WEEDEN,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER, RESIDENCE, 29 JOHN ST.
A. J. STERNE, NEWPORT MARKET,
No. 143 THAMES STREET.
WM. A. BARBER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, No. 108 Thames Street.
ROBERT H. STANTON, GROCER,
No. 98 THAMES STREET.
B. J. TILLEY, Newspaper and Periodical Dealer, Na. 128 Thames Street, directly opposite the Post-office, and at No. 5 Deblois' Block, S. Touro St.
J. H. HAMMETT, DEALER IN FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, 85 THAMES STREET.
T. M. SEABURY'S
Fashionable Boot and Shoe Store, No. 138 Thames Street.
G. B. REYNOLDS,
FASHIONABLE BOOT MAKER, No. 125 THAMES STREET.
IRA FRENCH,
MILLINERY & STRAW GOODS, No. 1322 Thames Street.
BENJAMIN MARSH'S Fashionable Boot & Shoe Store, No. 110 Thames Street.
AUGUSTUS FRENCH, MILLINERY & STRAW GOODS, No. 96 Thames Street.
D. J. & N. H GOULD, DRAPERS & TAILORS, No. 70 Thames Street.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
R. F. WILLIAMS, Manufacturer and dealer in all kinds of
Cooking and Parlor Stoves,
.Agency for the Roger Williams Store.
N. B .- All kinds of Tinware made to order. Repairing done at short notice.
LANGLEY & NORMAN, DRAPERS AND TAILORS, No. 104 Thames Street. AND DEALERS IN Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 106 Thames Street.
A. G. GREENE, DEALER IN Rich and Common Furniture, No. 13 Church Street. Turning in all its varieties done with neatness and despatch.
S. BARKER'S FAMILY GROCERY, No. 163 Thames Street. Choice Teas, Spices, Foreign Fruits, &c.
GORTON ANDERSON, Perfumery and Fancy Goods, No. 103 Thames Street. Hair Dressing, in the rear.
A. H. STEVENS, Staple and Fancy Hardware and Furnishing Store, 156 Thames Street.
WM. B. SWAN, DRAPER AND TAILOR, No. 163 Thames Street.
SAMUEL T. HOPKINS, House and Ship Painter and Glazier,
No. 129 Thames Street.
N. B .- Painting and Glazing promptly and faithfully attended to, at the shortest notice, and at the lowest prices.
W. S. NICHOLS,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN
Standard Silverware, Jewelry, Plated Britannia and Japanned Ware, No. 94 Thames Street.
THOMAS B. CARR & CO. BLACKSMITHS,
No. 75 Washington Street. Smith's work of all kinds exe- cuted neatly and promptly.
D. H. BARKER, DEALER IN Fishing Tackle and Fancy Goods, No. 93 Thames Street.
ISAAC S. FOWLER, Gentlemen's Ready-made Clothing Store, Nos. 200 and 202 Thames Street.
WILLIAM A. WEEDEN, Dealer in Boots and Shoes, No. 215 Thames Street.
W. H. PEEK, Bookseller and Stationer, No. 99 Thames Street.
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