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 JUlJLlOGRArilY OF RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 A CATALOG U E 
 
 BOOKS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS 
 
 KEf.ATINCi TO THE 
 
 STATE OF KHODE ISLAND, 
 
 WITH NOTES, 
 
 HISTORICAL, BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL. 
 
 BY JOHN RUSSELL BARTLETT. 
 
 PROVIDENCE: 
 
 AT.FRKl) ANTHONY. PRINTER TO THE STATE. 
 1864.
 
 ONE HONORED AND FIFTY COPIES PRINTED.
 
 P li K F A C E . 
 
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 ^Q"7S»P<I1K jihin of tliis liibliij;;i-ap|]y, is to i^ixL' tlio tilk' nt' l-vlm'v priiiluil 
 \i^7 book iiml pamphlet that relates, in any way, to the State of Rhode 
 c^'kA Island. Among these are classes of books that may not directly 
 relate to its history, yet relate to men who have been prominent 
 in its annals, who have rendereil distinguisliod service in public life, or who, by 
 their virtuous and good deeds, deserve to be remembered. Thus Funeral 
 Sermons, as they generally relate to men who have left an impress upon so- 
 ciety, are mentioned. Discourses at the Ordination of Ministers, and those 
 at the Consecration of Churches. Addresses before Literary, Scientific, Re- 
 ligious, Agricultural, Mechanical and Temperance Societies, Fourth of 
 .fuly Orations, Political Addresses ; all these relate, more or less, to persons or 
 things in the State, or to its Institutions, and hence deserve to be mentioned 
 in a list of books appertaining to the State. Then our venerable institu- 
 tion of learning, IJrown University, now in the hundredth year of its exis- 
 tence, deserves as full mention as we can give it. Every book and pam- 
 phlet, therefore, relating to the Institution is mentioned. This list includes 
 every Oration, Address, and Poem before it, or any of its Societies ; together 
 with Catalogues of Students and of Books from its foundation, thus forming a 
 key to its literary history. The snlijects of Education and Public Schools, have 
 also had attention. The publications of our various religious sects are also 
 noted. Those of the Baptists, the largest and oldest sect in the State, are very 
 full and complete. To Mr. R A. Guild, the accomplished Librarian of Brown 
 University, I am indebted for the completeness of the bibliography of Brown 
 University and of the Baptists. On the long-disputed Boundary Questions, 
 thirty-two works are named, with an analysis, or list of the important papers 
 which the large volumes contain. But, perhaps the most important class of 
 books mentioned is that which relates to the Constitution of 1842, adopted by 
 Rhode Island. This includes one hundred and four separate titles, and reters 
 to 38.5 documents and State papers, the titles uf which are given.
 
 i\-. rui;r\t'K. 
 
 Tlie titles of Books in tliis catalogue are given iinJer tlie authors' names, 
 alpliabetically arranged, except in cases wliere tliey come under a particular 
 liead. The titles arranged in classes arc as follows: 
 
 Almanacs. Friends, Publications of tlie Society of. 
 
 Anti-Masonry. Ives and Hazard Case. 
 
 Averv Case. Law Cases, ov Celelirated Trials. 
 
 Baptists. Schools. 
 
 Boundary Line. Temperance. 
 
 Brown University. State Papers. 
 
 Constitution of 18-H'. Slate Debt of lihudc Islauil. 
 
 Fourth of July Orations. 
 
 Books relating to either of the above-named subjects, will be found under 
 those iieads, alphabetically arranged. The titles of many will, likewise, be 
 found repeated under the authors' names in their alphabetical places. 
 
 A few books relating to Xew England in general, are mentioned. This list 
 might have been greatly extended. In a bibliography of Massachusettts, this 
 class of books, might, with more propriety, be included. 
 
 The earliest book, whose title is given in the bibliography is. Ilakhn't's 
 " Divers Voyages," printed in London, in liJSli, which contains the voyage of 
 Yerrazzano to the coast of America, in lo"il, when he entered Xarragaiisett 
 Bay, which he describes. 
 
 It is proper to state that every bcok and pamphlet mentioned in this Cata- 
 logue is in the State, either in public or ))rivate libraries, and hence accessible. 
 Those printed before the j-ear 1800, including those of great rarity, by 
 Roger Williams, Gorton, Coddington, Winslow, JIather, and others of the 
 ITtli and ISth centuries, are in the library of our townsman, John Carter 
 Brown, Esq. All the books relating to the " Baptists," and to "Brown Uni- 
 versity," with many others named in this catalogue, are in the Library of 
 that Institution. Of the more modern books, or those printed during the 
 present century and a portion of the last, the greater number are in the library 
 of our townsman, the Hon. Albert G. Greene. In political pamphlets, the col- 
 lection of the Hon. Elisha R. Potter, of Kingston, R. I., is very large, perhaps 
 not surpassed by any in the State. The Hon. William R. Staples, of Provi- 
 dence, and Dr. David King, of Newport, have also very considerable collections 
 of pamphlets relating to the State. To all these gentlemen, I take this occa- 
 sion to return my sincere thanks for the facilities afforded me in the examina- 
 tion of their libraries; for, with the exception of a few titles furnished me, I 
 have examined and collated every book mentioned in this ('atalogue. 
 
 Proviilriia; April, 1804. J. U. B.
 
 BIBLIOGRAPHY. 
 
 -Sr^^^'^-c 
 
 ;jfpMf/ CTS AND RESOLVES of the Gener; 
 *i^°"^li') ^V °^ t'^® Governor and Company of tli 
 
 •al Assem- 
 le English 
 ^ Colony of Rhode Island, and Trovidcnce Plan- 
 tations, in New England, in America. 07 vols, 
 folio. Providence and Newport, 1747 to 1815. 
 
 Tlie earliest printed volume of the Acts and Resolves, or, as tliey are more 
 frequently called, the " Schedules" of the General Assembly, bears the 
 date of 1747, though the earliest publication in the State Library is 1758, 
 from which period, the State series is complete to the present time. Mr. 
 John Carter Brown, whose unrivalled collection of books is well known, 
 is so fortunate as to possess a sett which goes back to the year 17-17. 
 There are also tolerably perfect setts in the Library of the Khode Island 
 Historical Society, in that of the Hon. Albert G. Greene, of Providence, 
 and in the possession of the City of Providence. How complete the 
 setts are in the other towns in the State, I am not aware. 
 
 In the Schedule for July, 1776, the title of " Colony" is changed to 
 that of the " State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." Tlie 
 folio series terminates with the February session, 1817, since which time 
 the publication has been continued in the octavo form. The separate 
 title of "Acts and Resolves of the General Assembly," etc., was first 
 prefi.xed to the publication of the January session, 1850, and has been 
 since so continued. Each session is separately printed, with an Index. 
 A complete Index to all the printed Acts, Resolves, Reports, etc., was 
 compiled by John R. Rartlett, Secretary of State, which extends to the 
 close of the year 1850, and printed by order of the General Assembly, 
 (see Bartlett.) This Index was continued by the same to the end of the 
 year 1862, and printed in the year 1863.
 
 O ItlliLlUGKWHV OF 
 
 The Acts and Resolves of tlie General Assemlily, previous to 1747, as 
 well as the Records and Proceedings of the four earliest settled towns of 
 the Colony, beginning in the year I606, will be found at length in the 
 " Colonial Records," which see under its title for particulars. 
 
 Acts and Resolves of tlie General Assembly, from 1815 to 
 
 the present time. 
 8vo. Providence. Various Printers. 
 
 The Acts of the Eldeks, commonly called the Book of 
 Abraham ; containing a revelation made to him at a pro- 
 tracted meeting, to which is appended a chapter from the 
 Book of Religious Errors, with notes of explanation and 
 commentation, from commencement to termination. Cal- 
 culated for the meridian of Rhode Island ; but will answer 
 for the New England States. Written by Himself 
 
 Square 12mo. pp. 160. Prov. Printed for the purchaser. 1842. 
 
 This curious book relates to the dissensions among various religious denomi- 
 nations in Rhode Island. It is written in scriptural language and divided 
 into chapters and verses. 
 
 Ax AccouxT of the Massachusetts Society for promoting 
 
 Christian Knowledge. 
 12mo. pp. 81. Andover. For the use of the Society. 1815. 
 
 In this pamphlet is the report of two missionaries who were sent to Rhode 
 Island to examine its religious condition. Their report exhibits a sad 
 condition of the people. After relating accounts of their visits to various 
 parts of the State, the}' add, "From the mass of materials, contained in 
 the journals, it would bo easy to multiply facts in proof of the deplorable 
 condition of Rliode Island, with regard to learning, religion and morals. 
 Those given, it is presumed, will suffice to excite the compassion of every 
 man, who has a heart to feel for the complicated wretchedness of so many 
 thousands of his fellow men in a neighboring sister State," etc. p. 40. 
 
 An Account of the Pir.\tes, with divers of their Speeches, 
 Letters, &c. And a Poem made by one of them : Who 
 were executed at Newport, on Rhode Island, July 19th, 
 1723. 
 
 12mo. pp. 16. lie-p-inted in the year 1769. 
 
 Extract from tlie introduction. "A number of Men, gathered, by the wonder- 
 ful Rroviik'uce of God, from several I'arts of the British World ; from Eng- 
 land, from WfiUs, from Scotland, Inland, TsU of Man, the Massaclmsetts, 
 (in Xevv-Kngland) from Xeio-York, from J'mnsi/lranla, from Viri/inia, from 
 Barbados, taken by a Man of AVar, on.Iune 10th ; were brouglit into this 
 Harbor June llth, and were confined in Prison lune 12th. (Seven more
 
 KlIODE ISI.AiNl). ( 
 
 on Juhf lltli.) One of these ijiod, (on Julii loth) all the rest were tried on 
 Juli) 11 and 12. Eight were cleared, twenty-eight were found guilty of 
 Piracy, and were condemned to die ; two of them were reprieved, twenty- 
 six were executed Julij I'J, 1720." 
 
 Acts of thk Commissioners of the United Colonies of New 
 England. [Printed with the Records of the Colony of 
 New Plj'tiiouth.] Printed by order of the. Legislature of 
 the Coinmoiiwealth of Massachusetts. Edited by David 
 Pulsifer. 
 
 2 vols, small folio. Vol. 1, 1643 to 1651, pp. xvi. and 237, vol. 
 
 2. pp. 492. From the Press of William Wliite, Printer 
 
 to the Commonwealth. Boston. 1859. 
 
 For the same, see Hazard's State Papers. 
 
 Adams, John G. Rev. Our Country, and its claims upon us. 
 
 An oration delivered before the municipal authorities and 
 
 citizens of Providence, July 4, 1863. 
 8vo. pp. SO. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <|- Co. 1863. 
 
 Adams, Samuel Smith. Eulogy on. See Isaac Fisk. 
 
 An Address to the citizens of Rhode Island on the choice of 
 Electors of President and Vice President of the United 
 States. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. November. 1808. 
 
 Tlie persons recommended for electors were Thomas P. Ives, of Providence, 
 Christopher Fowler, of Newport, James Rhodes, of Warwick, and Thomas 
 Noyes, of Westerly. 
 
 Address to the Freemen of the State of Rhode Island. By a 
 
 citizen. Dated at Warwick, March 6, 1817. 
 8vo. pp. 14. JSTo 2}lace. [1817.] 
 
 Relates to the State Election, la which William Jones and NehemiahR. Knight 
 were candidates for the office of Governor. 
 
 Address to the Freemen of Rhode Island, by a Freeman, [rel- 
 ative to the election of Representatives to Congress, Tristam 
 Burges and William Sprague being candidates.] 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. No place or date. 
 
 Address to the Freemen of Rhode Island, on the annual elec- 
 tion of State Officers, to take place April 16, 1828. 
 8vo. pp. 16. ^Providence. 1828.]
 
 O HIUUOGRAPHT OF 
 
 Address to the Farmers of Rhode Island, on the subject of the 
 
 General Election of Officers, in April, 1828. By a Farmer. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. H. H. Brotvn. 1828. 
 
 An Address to the People of Rhode Island ; proving that 
 more than eight millions of public money has been wasted 
 by the present administration. By a Landholder. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providence. John S. Green. 1828. 
 
 Ascribed to Wilkins Updike, Esq., of Kingston. 
 
 Address to the Freemen of the Agricultural and Manufactur 
 ing interests of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Herald Office. 1829. 
 
 Ax Address to the Freemen of Rhode Island, by a Republi- 
 can Farmer. 
 8vo. pp. 20. \_Providence. 1828 or 1829.] 
 
 Relates to tiie election of Representatives to Congress. Tristam Surges and 
 Dutee J. Pearce on the one hand, and Samuel Eddy and Job Durfee on 
 the other. 
 
 Address. Slanders Refuted, being a reply to the foul and 
 abusive attacks made on Dutee J. Pearce, and Tristam 
 B urges. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. No Place or date. 
 
 Address to the Freemen of Rhode Island. By a Landholder. 
 
 [E. R. Potter.] 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Herald Office. 1831. 
 
 An Address to the Freemen of Rhode Island on the subject 
 
 of the Spring Elections, 1832. By a Republican Farmer. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. ' April. 1832. 
 
 [Address] To the Farmers of Rhode Island ! By a Farmer. 
 8vo.pp. 7. 1835. 
 
 Written when Mr. Knight was a candidate for Governor in 1834 or 1835. 
 
 An Address to the Whigs of Rhode Island, with political 
 
 portraits.- The Scourge No. 1. 
 8vo. pp. 8 No date. 
 
 Relative to the contest between Gov. Fenner and the Hon. Charles .Tack.son, 
 signed " Terry Durham "
 
 Q 
 
 RHOOK, ISLAND. *' 
 
 Adduess of the Whig State Convention to the People of Rhode 
 Island. [Signed by W. R. Watson and Charles Randall.] 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. " ^^^^• 
 
 Address of the Rhode Island State Republican Committee to 
 the electors of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 7. Providence. KnowUs, Anthony cf- Co. 1859. 
 
 Address of the Republican State Central Committee to the 
 
 Electors of Rhode Island. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1860. 
 
 [Address] To the Freemen of Rhode Island ! From a Rhode 
 
 Island Freeman. 
 8vo. pp. 12. ^^ ^^'■ 
 
 Urges the election of Messrs. Surges and Cranston to Congress. 
 [Address] To the Democratic Party of Rhode Island. 
 8vo. pp. 10. IM^^- 1*^^*^-1 
 
 The Address of a Farmer to the Honest Men of all parties 
 
 in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantaaons. 
 
 [By Tristam Surges.] 
 
 Q „., 1 1^ ^0 date. 
 
 8vo. pp. lo. 
 
 Address of John Whipple, to the people of Rhode Island, on 
 
 the approaching election. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1843. 
 
 A.v Address to the people of Rhode Island, published in the 
 Providence Journal, in a series of articles, during the months 
 of September and October, 1844. By Hamilton. 
 
 8vo. pp. 44. Providence. Knoivles ^ Vose. 1844. 
 
 " The Whig Party ; its objects— its principles— its candidates— its duties and 
 its prospects." 
 
 An Address to the people of Rhode Island, upon the course of 
 the Hon. Elisha R. Potter, in the House of Representatives 
 of the United States, upon the question of the annexation 
 of Te.xas ; with an outline of the proceedings of the Con- 
 vention at which he was nominated for re-election. (By 
 Young Narragansett.) 
 
 8vo. pp. I [1845.]
 
 10 DIlU.UIGKAPHy OF 
 
 An Address to the people of Rhode Island, upon the claims 
 of Wilkins Updike to a seat in the Congress of the United 
 States. By a true Whig. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. ' [1847.] 
 
 Adlam, S. The First Church in Providence, not the oldest 
 of the Baptists in America, attempted to be shewn. By 
 S. Adlam, Pastor of the First Church in Newport, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Newport. Cranston <f- Norman. 1850. 
 
 A Few Okseevations on the government of the State of 
 Rhode Island. By a citizen. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. John Carter. 1809. 
 
 Affaires De L'Axgi.eterre et l'Amerique.. 
 
 17 vols. 8vo. A Anvers. 1776. 
 
 This remarkable collection is so little known, (from its great scarcity,) that 
 no satisfactory account of it exists. It has been supposed that it was a 
 translation or imitation of the "American Remembrancer;" but a slight 
 examination will show that the contents are quite different. In the pre- 
 face it is styled " a chonological collection of acts .and discussions to serve 
 as a political history of England .and the Colonies." It was issued in 
 " Cahiers" or parts, and appears to have been printed in one year ; and 
 though it bears the name of " Anvers," was probably printed in Paris. 
 Among the editors (according to Barbier) were Franklin, Cour de Gebelin> 
 Robinet, etc. It relates to the Revolutionary war, and contains much 
 about tlie operations in Rhode Island. Copies of this scarce work are in 
 tlie Library of Hartford College, of Mr. J. Carter Brown, in Providence, 
 and of Dr. King, in Newport. 
 
 African Church. A short history of the African Union 
 i\Ieeting House, erected in Providence, R. I., in the years 
 1819-20-21, with notes for its future Government. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. Brown if- Danforth. 1821. 
 
 Agricultural Reports. See Rhode Island Agricultural 
 Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry. 
 
 A Letter to a Member of Congress on the subject of a British 
 War, dated Providence, February 2, 1812. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. - Providence. John Carter. 1812. 
 
 Angell, Joseph K. An Essay, upon the right of a State to 
 tax a body corporate, considered in relation to the present 
 Bank Tax in Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 44. Boston. HiUiard, Gray, Little ^' Wilkins. 1857.
 
 Kllom; ISLAND. 11 
 
 Angeli, Will Cask. The Angell Will Case, recently adju- 
 dicated, in Providence, R. I. By I. Ray, M. D. From 
 the American Journal of Insanity, for October, 1863. 
 
 8vo. pp. 4:]. UUca, N. Y. 1863. 
 
 Answer to the White- Washing Committee. Broadside. 1831. 
 
 Relates to the pamphlet entitled " E:faminatioii of certain charges against Lem- 
 uel II. Arnold." 
 
 Anthony, Susanna. The Life and Character of Susanna 
 Anthony, who died in Newport, R. I., June 28, 1791, in 
 the (joth year of her age. Consisting chiefly in extracts 
 from her writings, with some brief observations on them. 
 V>y Samuel Hopkins, D. D., Pastor of the First Congrega- 
 tional Church in Newport. 
 
 12mo. pp.168. Hartford. Hudson^- Goodwin. 1799. 
 
 First edition printed in Worcester, Mass. 
 
 Antoine, Jos. Examination of Joseph Antoine, John Fran- 
 soeis Wohlfahrt, and Joanna Susan Wohlfahrt, suspected 
 of the murder of Samuel Field and Francis C. Jenkerson ; 
 before Justices Aplin, Staples and Patten. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence H. E. Broum. 1828. 
 
 Ai.LEN, Paul. Oration at th^ election of the ofHters of the 
 Independent Companies of the town of Providence, April 
 29, 1799. Published at the request of the Independent Co. 
 Cadets. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. John Carter. Jan. 1799. 
 
 Allen, Capt. Wm. H., U. S. N,. See notice of, in Ameri- 
 can Naval Biography. By Isaac Bailey. 1815. 
 
 Sketch of, in R. I. Literary Repository, with a por- 
 trait. Providence. 1814. 
 
 Allen, Zachariaii. Memorial of Roger Williams. A pa- 
 per read before the Rhode Island Historical Society, May 
 18, 1860. 
 
 12mo. pp. 10. Providence. 1860. 
 
 Allyn, Robert. A Special Report of the Commissioner of
 
 12 BIBUOGRAFHY OF 
 
 Public Schools, on Truancy and Absenteeism in Rhode 
 Island, made by order of the General Assembly, at its May 
 session, 1856. 
 8vo. pp. 35 and sxviii. 
 
 Providence. A. Crawford Gree^u <|' Bro. 1856. 
 
 ALMANACS. Printed in Rhode Island. 
 
 Poor Job. An Almanack, &c., 1751 to 1755, (by Job 
 
 Shepherd, Philom.) 
 
 12mo. Neivport. Printed by James Franklin. 
 
 The Rhode Island Almanac, 1772, (by John An- 
 derson, Philmath.) 
 
 12mo. Newport. Printed by Solomon Soutltuich. 
 
 The New England Almanack, 1772, by Benjamin 
 
 Wirt, A. M. 
 
 12mo. Newport. Printed by Ebenezer Campbell. 
 
 The North American Calendar, 1784, by Benja- 
 min West, A. M., A. A. S. 
 
 12mo. Newport. Printedby Bennett Wlteeler. 
 
 An Almanack, 1788, 1789, by Elisha Thornton, of 
 
 Smithfield. 
 
 12mo. Newport. Printed by Peter Edes. 
 
 The Rhode Island Almanac, 1791, 1792. The As- 
 tronomical calculations by E. Thornton. 
 
 12mo. Newport. Printed by Peter Edes. 
 
 The Newport Almanac, 1800. 
 
 12mo. Neivport. Printed by Oliver Farnsworth, Printer to 
 the State of Rhode Island. 
 
 The New England Calendar and Ephemeris, 1800. 
 
 The Astronomical Calculations by Eliab Wilkinson, of Smith- 
 field, Philom. 
 
 12mo. Newport. Printed for Jacob Richardson, of Newport. 
 
 The Rhode Isi.and Almanac, 1804 to 1806. The . 
 
 Astronomical Calculations by Benjamin West, L. L. D. 
 
 12mo. Newport. Printed by Oliver Farnsworth. 
 
 The Columbian Calendar, an Almanac, 1800. By
 
 KUODE ISLAM). 13 
 
 Eeiningtoii Soutlnvick, Teacher of Mathematics in Wash- 
 ington Academy. 
 12ino. Newport. Printed for the Author. 
 
 TriK Nkmtokt TiDK Almaxac, 1864.' 
 
 12mo. Published by Charles E. Ilammctt, Esq. 
 
 The Rhode Island Almanac, with an Ephemeris for 
 
 the year 1794. Tlie Astronomical 'CalcuLations by Elisha 
 Tliornton. 
 
 12mo. Printed at Warren, R. I., by Nathaniel Phillips, for 
 Jacob Richardson, Esq. Newport. 
 
 Piiii.Lirs's United States Diaky, or an Almanac, 1798. 
 
 Printed at Warren, R. I., by Nathaniel Phillips. 
 
 The Almanac, 17G3, by Benjamin West, Philomath. 
 
 12mo. Printed and sold by William Goddard. 
 
 The New England Almanac, 1764, 17G5, by Ben- 
 jamin West, Philomath. 
 
 12mo. Printed and sold by William Goddard. 
 
 Do. Do. 17GG, by Benjamin West, Pliilomath. 
 
 12m(). Providence, in New Enyland. Printed and sold by 
 
 Sarah and William Goddard, at the Post Office. 
 
 Do. Do. 17G7, by Benjamin West, Philomath. 
 
 1 2mo. Providence, in New England. Printed and sold by 
 Sarah Goddard and Company. 
 
 Do. Do. 17G8. By Benjamin West, Philomath. 
 
 12mo. Providence, New England. Printed and sold by Sarah 
 
 Goddard and John Garter, at SJiakspeare's Mead. 
 
 Do. Do. 1799. By Benjamin West, Philomath. 
 
 12mo. Boston. Printed by Mein <f Fleming, at the Netv Print- 
 ing Office in Neiebury Street, and to be sold by 
 Mein, at the London Book Store, North side of 
 King Street, and by Benjamin West (the Author'), 
 in Providence. Price, two jristareens bi^ the Dozen, 
 and six coppers single. 
 
 Do. Do. 1770 to 1773, by Benjamin West, A. M. 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by John Carter, at his 
 
 Printing Office, the sign of Shakspeare's Head.
 
 14 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Do. Do. • 1774 to 1780, Lj^ Benjamin West, A. M. 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by John Carter^ at 
 Shakspeare's Head, in Meeting Street. 
 
 Do. Do. 1781 to 1790. (" By Isaac Bickerstaff, 
 
 Esq., Philom.") 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by John Carter., at the 
 Post Office, at Shakspeare's Head. 
 
 Do. Do. 1791,1792. (" By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq.) 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by John Carter, at the 
 Post Office. 
 
 Do. Do. 1793. ("By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq., Philom.") 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by John Carter. 
 
 Do. Do. 1794. ("By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq., Philom.") 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by Carter <^' Wilkin- 
 son. 
 
 Do. Do. 1795, 179G. The Astronomical Calcula- 
 tions by Elisha Thornton, Philom. 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by Carter and Wil- 
 kinson. 
 
 Do. Do. 1797. The Astronomical Calculations by 
 
 Elisha Thornton and Eliab Wilkinson. Philom. 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed by Carter t^- Wilkinson, and 
 sold at their Book and Stationery Store. 
 
 Do. Do. 1798, 1799. (" By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq.) 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed by Carter 4' Wilkinson, and 
 
 sold at their Book and Stationery Store. 
 
 Do. Do. 1800 to 1814. (" By Isaac Bickerstaff.") 
 
 12mo. Providence, R. I. Printed by John Carter. 
 
 Do. Do. 1815,1816. ("By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq.") 
 
 12mo. Ptitvidence. Printed by Broirn ^- Wilson, near the 
 
 South-east corner of the Market House. 
 
 Do. Do. 1817 to 1820. ("By Isaac Bickerstaff.") 
 
 12mo. • Providence. Printed and sold by Hugh H. Brown.
 
 nHODK I,SLA^'U. 
 
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 Do. Do. 1821 to 182.^. (" By Isaac Bickcrstaff.") 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed luid sold by Brown Sf Danforth. 
 
 ■ Do. Do. 182G, 1827. ("By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq.") 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed end sol 1 1 y Carl'le Sf Broivn. 
 
 Do. Do. 1828 to 1861. ("By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq.") 
 
 12ino. Providence. Printed and sold by H. H. Brown. 
 
 Do. Do. 18G2 to 18G4. ("By Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq.") 
 
 12ino. Published and sold by A. Crawford, Greene. 
 
 The New England Town and County Almanac, 
 
 1769. (" By Abraham Weatlierwise, Gent." 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by Josiah Goddard Sf 
 John Carter, at Shakspeare' s Head, [ivith Por- 
 trait, Sj-c, of John Wilk-s, Esq.) 
 
 — ■ — TitE North American Calendar, or An Almanac, 
 
 1780. (" By John Anderson, A. M.") 
 12mo. Providence. Printed and sold by Bennett Wheeler, 
 at the New Printing- Office in the Main Street. 
 
 The North American Calendar, &c., 1782 to 1785, 
 
 by Benjamin West, A. A. S. 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed by' Bennett Wheeler. 
 
 Do. Do. 1786. (" By Copernicius Partridge, A. :M.") 
 
 12m(). Providence. Printed by Bennett Wheeler. 
 
 Do. Do. 1787 to 1798. By Benjamin West, Pro- 
 fessor of Mathematics and Astronomy in the College of R. I. 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed by Bennett Wheeler. 
 
 Wheeler's North American Calendar, &c., 1789 
 
 to 1803. 
 
 12mo. Providence. Printed by Bennett Wheeler, 
 
 Providence Almanac and Business Directory, 
 
 1843 to 1815, by Benjamin Fillmore. 
 
 18mo. Providence. Printed by B. F. Moore. 
 
 Do. Do. 1816 to 1850, by John F. ]\Ioore. 
 
 18mo. Providence. Printed by J. F. Moore. 
 
 Providence Almanac and Business Directory, con- 
 taining also a Business Directory for the City of Newport;
 
 16 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 also for the Towns of Bristol, Warren, "Westerly, Woon- 
 socket and Pawtiicket, 1855, 185G. 
 12mo. Providence. H. H. Broion, 3 South Main Street. 
 
 Androsse, Sir Edmund. Nai-rative of the Proceedings of 
 Sir Edmond Androsse and his Complices, who acted by an 
 illegal and arbitrary Commission from the late King James, 
 during his Government in New England. 
 
 4to. pp. London. 1691. 
 
 • A narrative of the miseries of New England, by 
 
 reason of the arbitraiy govermnent erected there. Printed 
 in the tyrannic reign of Sir Edmund Andross. 
 
 Svo. pp. 8. Boston. Vila. 
 
 Commission to Sir Edmund Andross, from King .James 
 
 the Second. 1086. 
 
 Papers relative to the period of the usurpation of Sir 
 
 Edmund Andros in New England, 1686-87. See 3Iass. 
 Hist. Coll. Sd Series, vol. vii. 
 
 Commission, Instructions and other pajiers relating 
 
 to Sir Edmund Andros. Rhode Island Colonial Records, 
 Vol. 3, p. 210 and 218, and New York Docs. Vol. 3, p. 548. 
 
 Sir Edmund Andros figures largely in the History of Rhode Island. In ICSG 
 he was commissioned, among other colonies, as Governor of the Narra- 
 gansett country. Arriving in Ehode Island, agreeably to orders, he dis- 
 solved the government, broke the seal of the charter, and reduced the 
 colony to a single county. In 1688 he received a second commission from 
 James the 2d, which extended his government over the jirovince of New 
 York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and other British colonies. From this 
 period the government of Rhode Xsland was completely subverted hy 
 Andros. The revolution in England soon after, put ;in end to his power. 
 He was seized by the people of Boston, and thrown into prison. In 1080 
 the colony ro-organizcd under its former charter. The records and papers 
 connected with the administration of Andros will be found in the 3d vol. 
 of K. I. Colonial Records. 
 
 ANTI-MASONRY. Books relating to. 
 
 Declaration of the Freemasons of Ilhode Island. 
 
 12 mo. pp. 12. No date. 
 
 Letters, adtlressed to Joel Mann, Pliny Merrick, 
 
 Thomas II. Smith, Augustus B. Head, Seceding Masons. 
 By Samuel ]\I. Fowler, editor of the Pawtucket Chronicle.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 17 
 
 To wliich is added jNIr. Mann's reply, and a rejoinder to 
 the same. 
 12 mo. pp. 34. Pmvtucket. Chronicle Office. 1830. 
 
 Proceedings of the Rhode Island Anti-masonic Con- 
 vention, September 1-lth, 1831. 
 1 2 mo. pp. 28 and 3. Providence. Daily Advertiser Office. 1831. 
 
 Strictures on Seceding Masons, with reviews of the 
 
 Anti-]Masonic characters of Pliny Merrick, Esq., of Wor- 
 cester, Mass.— Rev. Joel Mann, of Sufheld, Conn.— Rev. 
 Thomas :\I. Smith, of Troy, Mass.— and Elder David Ber- 
 nard, of Freedonia, New York. From the Boston Masonic 
 INIirror. 
 
 12 mo. pp. 32. Boston. Carrand Parje. 1830. 
 
 Address of the Grand Lodge of the State of Rhode 
 
 Island and Providence Plantations, to the people of said 
 
 itatc 
 pp. 
 
 State. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. B. Cranston. 1831 
 
 The same 
 
 Svo. pp. 1-4. Paivtacket. S. M. Fowler. 1831. 
 
 Address of the Committee of the Grand Lodge, to 
 
 the people of Rliode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. 1831. 
 
 Report of the Committee appointed by the General 
 
 Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations, to investigate the charges in circulation against 
 Freemasonry and Masons in said State ; together with all 
 the official documents and testimony relating to the subject. 
 
 8vo. pp. 119. Providence. William Marshall. 1832. 
 
 Piililislicil by order of the General Assembly, superintendca by tlie Committee. 
 
 An official report by Wilham Sprague, Jun., one of 
 
 the Committee of the House of Representatives of Rhode 
 Island upon the subject of Masonry. 
 
 8vo. i))). 23. Providence. Daily Advertiser. 1832. 
 
 Lci'islative investigation into INIasonry ; being a cor- 
 rect history of the investigation of more than fifty adhering 
 and secedino- Masons, before a committee of the General
 
 18 BIIiLIOGRAPUl' Ol' 
 
 Assembly of Rhode Island, held at Providence and New- 
 port, between December 7, 1831, and January 7, 1832. ' 
 Reported from minutes taken at the time. By Benj. F. 
 Hallett, George Turner and others, and carefully compared. 
 8vo. pp. 85, and index. Boston. I)aUjj Aihxjcate. 1832. 
 
 An Address delivered before the Grand Lodge of 
 
 Rhode Island, at their Anniversary Festival of St. John the 
 Baptist, at East Greenwich, R. I., Friday, June 21, 1831. 
 By Robert Frieze, G. Chaplain. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. B. Cranston, 1831 . 
 
 A portrait of Masonry and Anti-masonry as drawn 
 
 by Richard Rush, John Quincy Adams, William Wirt, &c. 
 
 12mo. pp. 60. Providence. Daily Advertiser. 1 832. 
 
 ■ Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the State of 
 
 Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, at their annual 
 meeting, holden at Masons' Hall, in Pawtuckct, .June 21th, 
 A. L. 5833. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. Cranston <|' Hammond. 1833. 
 
 Letters addressed to William L. Stone, Esq., of Xew 
 
 York, and to Benjamin Cowell, Esq., of Rhode Island, 
 upon the subject of Masonry and Anti-Masonry. By John 
 Quincy Adams. To which is added a portrait of Masonry, 
 by John C. Spencer. 
 
 12mo. pp. 21. Providence. Edw\l j|- J. W. Cory. 1833. 
 
 Letters addressed to the Hon. John Quincy Adams, 
 
 in refutation of charges made by that gentleman against a 
 committee of the Legislature of Rhode Island and against 
 the Legislature itself. By B. Hazard, Esq., Chairman of 
 that committee. 
 
 12mo. pp. 46. Providence. 3Iarshall, Broivn ^ Co. 1834. 
 
 Proceedings of the Anti-masonic Convention held 
 
 January 16, 1835. And the proceedings of their nomina- 
 ting committee held at the State House in Providence, Feb. 
 20ri835. 
 
 8vo. ])p. 8. Providence. W. Simons, Jitn. 1835. 
 
 Reply to the summons of the Rhode Island Royal
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 19 
 
 Arch Chapter, March 22d, 1832. By the Rev. Henry 
 
 Tatem. 3d edition. 
 8vo. pp. '[Providatce. 1832.] 
 
 Antiquitates AMEUiCANJi slve scriptores septentrionales re- 
 rum ante-cohiinhianarum in America Edidit societas regia 
 antiquariorum septentrionalium. 
 
 Royal 4to. pp. xl and 479. Eafnue. 1837. 
 
 This work is edited by Trof. C. C. Rafii, and was publislied under the auspices 
 of tlie Royal Society of Nortliern Antiquaries at Copenhagen, in Den- 
 mark. It contains a reprint of tlie ancient Icelandic Sagas, whicli relate 
 to the discovery of America by the Scandinavians in the tenth century- 
 The text embraces, first, the Sagas in the Icelandic ; second, a version in 
 Danish; and third, a translation in Latin, accompanied by notes and com- 
 mentaries. These are followed by the correspondence in English with 
 the Rhode Island Historical Society relative to the famous sculptured 
 rock on the banks of Taunton river near Diglitou, the characters upon 
 which have been attributed to the Northmen, and to other evidences of 
 an earl}' intercourse between that people and Rhode Island; the Vineland 
 of the ancient sagas being located in this State. Preceding the Sagas is 
 an abstract in English of the historical evidence contained in the work. 
 The volume also contains 17 iilates of fiicsimilios of the Sagas, of ancient 
 monuments, maps, etc. A few copies are printed in a superior style upon 
 large paper, in Imperial quarto. 
 
 The Historical Essay alluded to, has been separately printed in English, 
 French, German, Danish, Swedish, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. 
 
 Apes Rev. William, an Indian. Eulogy on King Philip, as 
 pronounced at the Odeon, in Federal Street, Boston. 
 
 8vo. pp. GO. Boston. 1836. 
 
 Appeal to the Senate of Rhode Island. 
 
 Svo. pp. 11. Providence. 1829. 
 
 Relates to taxing the property of churches, buildings for schools, academies, 
 colleges, etc. 
 
 Aknold, L. II. Examination of certain charges against Lem- 
 uel H. Arnold, Esq., the National Republican candidate 
 ior Governor, being a Report of a Committee appointed 
 
 April 12, 1821. 
 Svo. pp. 28. Providence. 1831. 
 
 Arnold, Hon. Samuel Greene. The Spirit of Rhode Island 
 
 History. A Discourse delivered before the Rhode Island 
 
 Historical Society, on the evening of Monday, Januaiy 
 
 17, 1853. 
 Svo. pp. 32. Providence. George H. Whitney. 1853.
 
 20 ISIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 
 Plantations, 1G36— 1700. 
 Vol. 1. pp. xii and 574. New York. D. Appleton (f' Co. 
 
 Vol. 2. 1700 to 1790. - pp. 592. 1860. 
 
 Arnold, Welgome. Sermon on the death of, see Maxcy. 
 Articles of Faith and Covenant of the First Baptist Chui'ch 
 
 in South Kingstown, R. I. 
 12mo. pp. 8. Wakefield. D. Gillis. 1859. 
 
 AspiNWALL, Thomas. Remarks on the Narragansett Patent. 
 
 Read before the Massachusetts Historical Society, June, 
 
 1862. 
 8vo. pp. 4-4. Boston. John Wilson J- Son. 1863. 
 
 Atherton, Humphrey. Act of the Assembly of Rhode Island 
 
 in favor of Humphrey Atherton. Oct. 30, 1672. 
 
 3Iass. Mist. Coll. First Series, Vol. 5. 
 
 Athenjeum. See Providence Athenceitm. 
 
 Attempted Speculation. Lemuel H. Arnold and James 
 
 F. Simmons, upon the funds of the State, while they were 
 
 members of the General Assembly. 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Herald Office. 1831. 
 
 This pamphlet rchites to the proposition to unite the two Pawtucket Turnpikes. 
 
 See "Examination of certain charges against Lemuel H. ArnoM," tor a 
 
 reply to the above. 
 
 Austin, Samuel. An oration pronounced at Newport, R. I., 
 July 4, 1822. The 46th anniversary of the Independence 
 of the United States of America. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Newport. W. Simons. 1822. 
 
 AVERY CASE. Books relating to. 
 
 AvERV. Report of the examination of the Rev. 
 
 Ephraim K. Avery, for the murder of Sarah Maria Cor- 
 nell. By Luke Drury. 
 
 8vo. pp. 64. (^Mhode Island.') 1833. 
 
 A full" report of the Trial of Ephraim K. Avery, 
 
 charged with the murder of Sarah Maria Cornell, before 
 the Supreme Court of Rhode Island, at a special Term in 
 Newport, held in May, 1833 ; with all the incidental (jues-
 
 KHODE ISLAND. 21 
 
 tions raised in the Trial carefully preserved, the testimony 
 of the witnesses, and a correct map and references of all 
 the Localities described in tlie Testimony, prepared ex- 
 pressly for this report alone. Reported Ly Benjamin F. 
 Hallett. 
 8vo. pp. 207 and 40. 2 editions. Boston. Daily Advocate. \%ZZ. 
 
 The arguments of counsel in the close of the trial of 
 
 Rev. E. K. Avery, for the murder of Sarah M. Cornell, 
 &c. Hon. Jeremiah Mason, of Boston, for the prisoner, 
 Albert C. Greene, Attorney General for the prosecution. 
 Reported without abridgment, by Benj. F. Hallett. Also 
 a literal report of the Medical testimony of Prof. Walter 
 Channing and Dr. William Turner, revised by the wit- 
 nesses, and not before published. 
 
 8vo. pp. 94. Boston. Daily Advocate. 1833. 
 
 Strictures on the case of Ephraim K. Avery, origi- 
 
 nally published in the Republican Herald, Providence, R. 
 
 I., with corrections, revisions and additions. By Aristides. 
 
 12mo. vo. pp. 100. Providence. William Simons, Jr. 1833. 
 
 A Vindication of the result of the trial of the Rev. 
 
 Ephraim K. Avery ; to which is prefixed his statement of 
 facts relative to the circumstances by which he became in- 
 volved in the prosecution. With a map. 
 
 8vo. pp. 74. Boston. Russell, Odiorne if Co. 1834. 
 
 Narrative of the apprehension in Ridge, N. H., of 
 
 the Rev. E. K. Avery, charged with the murder of Sarah 
 M. Cornell : together with the proceedings of the inhabi- 
 tants of Fall River. By Harvey Harnden. 
 Svo. pp. 36. Frovidence. W. Marshall cf- Vo. 1833. 
 
 A correct, full and impartial report of the trial of Rev. 
 
 Ephraim K. Avery, before the Supreme Judicial Court of 
 the State of Rhode Island, at Newport, May 6, 1833, for 
 the murder of Sarah M. Cornell. 
 
 12mo. pp. 174. Providence. Marshall ^- Brown. [1833.]
 
 ►is^^^Ai*. 
 
 Sion 
 
 ACKUS, ISAAC. A History of New England, 
 with particular reference to the denomination of 
 Ciiristians called Baptists. Containing the prin- 
 ciples and settlements of the country ; the rise 
 and increase of the Baptist churches therein, the 
 intrusion of arbitrary power under the cloak of 
 ; the Christian testimonies of the Baptists and 
 others against the same, with their suft'erings under it, from 
 the beginning to the present time. Collected from the most 
 authentic records and wntings, both ancient and modern. 
 By Isaac Backus, Pastor of the first Baptist church in 
 jNIiddleborough. 3 vols. 8vo. 
 Vol. 1. pp. 563. Boston. Edward Draper. 1777. 
 
 Vol. 2. pp. 44:8. Providence. John Carter. 1784. 
 
 Vol. 3. pp. 334. Boston. Manning Jj- Loring. 1796. 
 
 An abridgment of tliis work was published in 1804, when ttie author was 
 eighty years of age. The Rev. Dr. Allen says that the original "contains 
 many facts, for which the public are indebted to the patient industry of 
 the writer, and it niust be a very valuable work to the Baptists, as it pre- 
 sents a minute account of almost every cliiirch of that denomination in 
 New England." The work is now exceedingly rare, .and commands a. 
 high price. Bancroft the historian, bears honorable testimony to the 
 author's fidelity, considering his history, as to its facts, " more to be de- 
 pended on, than any of the early histories of New England." 
 
 The author, rfho was a distinguished Baptist minister, was born at Nor- 
 wich, Conn., in 1724, and commenced preaching in 1746. He was or- 
 dained as a Congregationalist in 1748; but in 1751, was baptized by 
 immersion. To his exertions the Baptist denomination in America, is 
 much indebted for its prosperity. He died Nov. 28, 180G, aged 82 years. 
 He was the author of manv works besides that under notice.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 23 
 
 Memoir of the Life and Times of, see Hovcy. 
 
 Bacox, Rev. Hexky. Sermon on the installation of, see E. 
 H. Chapin. 
 
 Baker, Luther. An address delivered to the Philanthrophic 
 Society, at their request, on its twelfth anniversary, Feh. 
 22; 1806. 
 
 12mo. pp. 10. Warren, R. I. N. PMlUps. 1806. 
 
 Balch, Wm. S. Oration before the R. I. Suffrage Associa- 
 tion. See Sufi rage. 
 
 Bank Returns. Abstract exhibiting the condition of the 
 Banks in Rhode Island ; also, abstract exhibiting the con- 
 dition of the Institutions for Savings in Rhode Island. 
 1819 to 18.57. Providence. 
 
 Annual Returns exhibiting tlie condition of tlie Banks anil Institutions for 
 Savings in Rhode Island have been printed since the year 1819. Until the 
 year 1849 they were printed on a large sheet and appended to the sche- 
 dules. Since that period they have been printed in a pamphlet form. 
 
 Banks. Report of the committee appointed by the House of 
 Representatives of the State of Rhode Island,- &c., to 
 inquire into the expediency of increasing the Banking Cap- 
 ital within the State ; made at June session, 1826. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. Smith cf Parmenter. 1826. 
 
 This report, wliich was written by Benjamin Hazard, is one of the most able 
 papers on Banking which has ever been written in the State. ' 
 
 Providence Bank, vs. Thomas G. Pitman, General 
 
 Treasurer of the State of Rhode Island, et. al. Argument 
 of the counsel [Benjamin Hazard] on the part of the State. 
 Supreme Court of the United States, January Term, 1830. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. 
 
 Aro-ument of the opening counsel in the same case. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. January, 1830. 
 
 Report of the Committee appointed by the General 
 
 Assembly of the State of Rhode Island to visit the Banks 
 in the State ; made at the June session, Newport, 1836. 
 
 8vo. pp. 34. Providence. W. Simons, Jr. 1836. 
 
 'I'his committee consisted of S. Y. Atwell, Thomas W. Dorr, and Geo. Curtis. 
 Banvard, Joseph. A guide to Providence River and Narra- 
 
 gansett Bay, from Providence to Newport. 
 12mo. pp. vi and 06. Providence. Cogyeshall ^ Stewart.
 
 24 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 BAPTISTS. Books relating to. 
 
 The Sentiments and Plan of the Warren Association. 
 
 4to. pp. 4. Germantown. Printed bi/ Christopher Sower. 1769. 
 
 Note. — This venerable body held its first meeting at Wurren, I{. I., in the 
 year 17G7. It originated with the Kev. Dr. Manning, at that time Pastor 
 of the Baptist Clmrch in Warren, and also President of Rhode Island Col- 
 lege, now Brown University. But four churches were then incorporated, 
 by the name of the Warren (Baptist) Association, viz. Warren, Haverhill, 
 Bellingham, and Jliddleborough. The next year four more churches 
 joined them, viz. Boston, Sutton, Leicester, and Ware. In 1769 the fore- 
 going " Sentiments and Plan," drawn up and presented by the Eev. Dr. 
 Manning, were formally adopted as the platform, so to speak, of the As- 
 sociation. 
 
 Minutes of the Philadelphian Association in mdcclxix. 
 
 4to. pp. 7. Germantown. Printed by Christopher Soiver. 1769. 
 
 This body was organized in the year 1707, and is the oldest Baptist Associa- 
 tion in the United States. To it Brown University owes its origin, and 
 to its fostering care the Warren Association is greatly indebted. The 
 Minutes for this year contain many allusions to Rhode Island, and pleasing 
 accounts of Rhode Island College. 
 
 Minutes of the Warren Association, ]'.M at Sutton, 
 
 in the Province of Massachusetts-Bay, September, 1771. 
 
 4mo. pp. 7. Bosti^n. Printed by John Boyles. 1771. 
 
 Ibid. At Middleborough, Sept. 8 and 9, 1772. 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. Boston. Printed by J. J. Kneeland. 1772. 
 
 Ibid. At :Modfield, Sept. 7, 8, and 9, 1773. 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. Boston. Isaiah Thomas. 1773. 
 
 Ibid. At Medfield, Sept. 13 and 14, 1774. 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. Boston. John Kneeland. 1774. 
 ■ Ibid. At Warren, Sept. 12 and 13, 1775. 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. Norwich. Robertsons Sf Trumbull. 1775. 
 
 Ibid. At Grafton, Sept. 10 and 11, 1776. 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. Boston. T. Sf J. Fleet. 1776. 
 
 Ibid. At Middleborough, Sept. 9 and 10, 1777. 
 
 12mo. pp. 7. Boston. E. Draper. 1777. 
 
 Ibid. At Leicester, Sept. 8th and 9tli, 1778. 
 
 12mo. pp. 4. (^Place and printer not given.') 1778. 
 
 Ibid. At Attlcborough, Sept. 7 and 8, 1779. 
 
 8vo. pp. 7. (^Place and printer not given.) 1779.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. :iO 
 
 — ■ Ibid. At Koyalstone, Sept. 1^ and 13, 1780. 
 
 12mo. pp. 7. (^Place and printer not given.') 1780. 
 
 Ibid. At South Brimfield, Sept. 11 and 12, 1781. 
 
 12nio. pp. 8. Providence. John Carter. 1781. 
 
 Ibid. At Providence, Sept. 10, 1782. 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. Providence. John Carter. 1782. 
 
 At tliis meeting the Providence Church was received into the Association. 
 The delegates upon the occasion were James Manning, Ephraim Wlieaton, 
 Samuel Whitman, John Jenckes, and Aaron Mason. The views enter- 
 tained by many members of this church in regard to the doctrine of 
 " Laying on of Hands," and also in regard to Singing in public worship, 
 prevented, perhaps, its being received into the fellowship of the Associa- 
 tion at an earlier da.v. 
 
 From this date the proceedings of the annual meetings were regularly 
 printed from year to year. Sometimes [at Boston, but mostly at Provi- 
 dence, especially after the year 1800. 
 
 The Minutes for the first four meetings wore never printed. They exist 
 in manuscript, and may be found among the papers of the Rev. Isaac 
 Backus, who was the first Clerk of the Association. The printed Minutes 
 for the year 1771 are in the possession of the Rev. Dr. Benedict, of Paw- 
 tucket. The Minutes from 1772 to 182-5 inclusive, with the " Sentiments 
 and Plan," and the Minutes of the Philadelphia Association for 1769, 
 bound together in a single octavo volume, are in the possession of Mr. 
 John Carter Brown. They were collected by his father, the Hon. Nicho- 
 las Brown, and constitute the only complete set in existence. The 
 Minutes from 1825 to the present time are in the Library of Brown Uni- 
 versity, together with a set of the earlier printed minutes, and the man- 
 uscript minutes of Backus. 
 
 In regard to the character and influence of this Body we quote from 
 Arnold's History of Rhode Island, as follows ; " The Warren Association 
 originated with the Warren Church, and had for its object to secure for 
 the denomination in the neighboring Colonies those civil and religious 
 rigiits hitherto enjoyed solely by the established church." * « » * 
 " In a few years the Association extended over New England, and held its 
 meetings at various places. It became an active body in the cause of 
 civil and religious liberty, presenting many able addresses upon this sub- 
 ject to the government of Massachusetts, and to the Continental Congress 
 through tlie whole period of the Revolution. Although the Association 
 has no longer that intimate connection with the University which at first 
 existed, and the growth of Baptist Churches in New England has given 
 rise to many other simil.ar associations, the parent body still continues to 
 exert a wide-spread and beneficent influence over the objects of its 
 charge." 
 
 Minutes of the First Annual i\Ioeting of the Narra- 
 
 gansett Association, held with the Second Baptist Church 
 in Hopkinton, R. I., Oct. 2 and 3, 1860. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Westerly. Starr ^ Farnham, Printers. I860-
 
 26 
 
 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 The same. Second third and fourth annual meetings 
 
 for 1861, 1862 and 1863. 
 
 Minutes of the First Anniversary of the Providence 
 
 Baptist Association, held with the Baptist Church in Woon- 
 socket, Sept. 18 and 19, 1844. 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. H. H. Broum. 1844. 
 
 These Minutes liave been printed regularly from year to year until tlic present 
 time. A complete set is in the Library of the University. 
 
 Act of Incorporation and ^Minutes of the Baptist 
 
 Convention of the State of Rhode Island and vicinity, held 
 at Newport, April 8, 1829. 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1829. 
 
 The act of incorporation was passed by the General Assembly, at their Octo- 
 ber session, 1826 The Minutes for 1829, 1830, 1832, and from 18oo in- 
 clusive to the present time, are iu the Library of Brown University. The 
 first Anniversary of the Convention was held in 1826. The Minutes for 
 18-10 contain an account of the organization of the Rhode Island Baptist 
 Sabbath School Association, Sept. 11, 1839. This Association in 1854 
 was reorganized and called the "Rhode Island Baptist Sunday School 
 Convention." In 1811 the "Proceedings of the Baptist Education Socie- 
 ty of the Warren Association, Auxiliary to the Northern Baptist Educa- 
 tion Society," were first published in the Minutes of the Baptist Oaiven- 
 tion. This practice has been continued to the present time, under the 
 name, since 1847, of the " Rhode Island Baptist Education Society." 
 
 Minutes of the Fourteenth Anniversary of the 
 
 Rhode Island Baptist Sunday School Convention ; lield in 
 the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church, Provi- 
 dence, June 14, 1864. 
 
 12mo. pp. 57. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony <|- Co. 18.54. 
 
 In 1839 the " Rhode Island Baptist Sabbath School Association " was organ- 
 ized, under the auspices of the Baptist State Convention. The large 
 number of Schools connected witli the Baptist denomination throughout 
 the State, and the increasing interest felt in the cause, led eventually to a 
 distinct and separate organization. At a meeting of the State Conven- 
 tion in April, 1854, the old Association was merged into the present 
 Sunday School Convention. Prof. S. S. Green, of Brown University, 
 was elected President, A. M. Gammell, of Warren, Vice President, and 
 Reuben A. Guild, of Brown University, Secretary. These gentlemen 
 were successively re-elected to their respective offices from year to year, 
 until 1860 and 1862, when they declined serving in order that the system 
 of rotation in otfice might be introduced.
 
 RHODE ISLAM). 
 
 27 
 
 Fifteenth Anniversary, held with the Stewart Street 
 
 Cluirch, Providence, June 13, 1855. 
 
 12mo. pp. 49. Providence. Knowles, Anthony Sf Co. 1855. 
 
 Sixteenth Anniversaiy, held with the Church in 
 
 Warren, June 4, 185G. 
 
 12mo. pp. 42. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony jf* Co. 1856. 
 
 Seventeenth Anniversary, held with the Central 
 
 Church, Providence, June 3, 1857. 
 
 12mo. pp. 40. Providence. Knowles, Anthony cj- Co. 1857. 
 
 Eighteenth Anniversary, held with the Second 
 
 Church, Newport, June 2, 1858. 
 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. Knotvles, Anthony ^ Co. 1858. 
 
 Nineteenth Anniversary, held with the Friendship 
 
 Street Church, I'rovidence, June 1, 1859. 
 
 12mo. pp. 30. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1859. 
 
 Twentieth Anniversary, held with the Chui'ch in 
 
 Woonsocket, June 6, 18(30. 
 
 12mo. pp. 38. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1860. 
 
 Twenty-first Anniversary, held with the Brown 
 
 Street Church, Providence, June 4, 1862. 
 
 12mo. pp. 36. Providence. Knowles, Anthony 8f Co. 1862. 
 
 Annals of the American Pulpit ; or Commemora- 
 tive Notices of distinguished American Clergymen of 
 various denominations from the early settlement of the 
 country to the close of the year 1855. By William R. 
 Sprague, D. D. Vol. VI. 
 
 Svo. pp. 883. Hew York. R. Carter Sf Brother. 1860. 
 
 This volume contains biograpliical sketclies of Roger Williams, John Clarke, 
 Comer, Uphani, Thurston, Manning, Thompson, Gano, Maxcy, Messer, 
 Knowles, and other Baptist worthies. 
 
 Minutes of the Philadelphia Baptist Association, 
 
 from 1707 to 1807 ; being the first one hundred years of 
 its existence. Edited by Rev. A. D. Gillette, A. M. 
 8vo. pp. 476. Philadelphia. Amencan Bap. Pub. Soc. 1851. 
 
 This volume is a most important contribution to the Baptist History of Ehode 
 Island.
 
 Za niBLIOGRAFHY UK 
 
 The First Church in Providence, not the Oldest of 
 
 the Baptists in America, attempted to he shown by S. 
 Adlam, Pastor of the First Church in Newport, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Newport. Cranston Sf Norman. 1850. 
 
 ]\Iinutes of the Baptist Yearly Meeting of the 
 
 ancient order of Six Principles of the doctrine of Christ, 
 held at Coventry, R. I., 11th, 12th, and 13th days of 
 September, 1812. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. 1812. 
 
 A review of a report, presented to the Warren 
 
 Baptist Association, at its meeting in 1849, on the subject 
 of the true date of the First Baptist Church in Newport, 
 R. I. Prepared by a Committee of the First Baptist 
 Church in Providence, and read at the Warren Baptist 
 Association, September 12, 1850. 
 
 8vo. pp. 26. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1850. 
 
 The Committee which prepared this report consisted of the Kev. James N. 
 Granger, D. P., Rev. Alexis Caswell, D. D., and Prof. William Gammell. 
 
 An Historical Discourse delivered at the Celebration 
 
 of the Second Centennial Anniversary of the First Bap- 
 tist Church, in Providence, November 7, 1839. By Wil- 
 liam Hague, Pastor of the Church. 
 
 12mo. pp. 192. Providence. B. Cranston ^ Co. 1839. 
 
 Historical Sketch with the Confession and Covenant 
 
 of the Warwick and Coventry Baptist Church, Crompton, 
 R. I. 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. Providence. Knowles, Antliony ^ Co. 
 
 An Historical Discourse, delivered in the Central 
 
 Baptist Meeting House, Newport, R. I., January 8, 1854. 
 By the Pastor, Henry Jackson. Published by order of 
 the Church. 
 
 8vo. pp. 45. • Newport. Cranston Sf Norman. 1853. 
 
 Charter and By-Laws of the Charitable Baptist 
 
 Society, in Providence, with the amendments. 
 Bvo. pp. 12. Providence. Knowle«, Anihony ^ Co. 1855.
 
 KHODE ISLA^'n. 29 
 
 A list of members of the First Baptist Cliurcli, in 
 
 Providence, witli Biographical Sketches of the Pastor. 
 
 12mo. pp. 4S. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1832. 
 
 A list of members, with the oeneral rules and renu- 
 
 lations of the First Baptist Church, in Providence, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1855. 
 
 For History of the Baptists in Rliode Island, sec Backns, Benedict, Knowles' 
 Memoirs of llogrr Willuinx, Uammdl's ditto, Elton's ditto, Hague's His- 
 torical Discourse, 2'itstin's ditto, Jackson's Churches in Rhode Island, Francis 
 Smith's Discourse, ditto Historical Discourse. 
 
 Barnard, Henry. Report on the Condition and Improve- 
 ment of the Public Schools of Rhode Island, submitted 
 November 1, 1854. 
 
 8vo. pp. 255. Providence. 1854. 
 
 Journal of the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction. 
 
 3 vols. 8vo. 1845 to 1848. 
 
 Barratt, B. F. The Holy City New Jerusalem, or Doc- 
 trine of the New Church. A Sermon preached at the 
 Dedication of the New Church Temple, in Providence R. 
 I., Oct. 14, 1843. 
 
 12mo. pp. 47. New York. John Allen. 1843. 
 
 Bartlett, Chari,es R., M. D. An account of the rise and 
 progress of the Malignant Fever, commonly called the 
 Yellow Fever ! which lately appeared in Newpoft ; — antl 
 an account of the treatment that proved most successful 
 in it. Also a note of advice, regarding the preventive 
 means, most likely to have efi'ect, against the return of 
 this dreadful malady the ensuing warm season. To which 
 is added some remarks on the conduct of the author, and 
 others immediately concerned in this first transactio7i of 
 this unfortunate affair. 
 
 8vo. pp. 43. Neioport. Dion Farnsivorlh. 1801. 
 
 At the end is Moses Brown's account of those wlio died in Providence of tlie 
 disease. 
 
 Bartlett, John Russei.l. Records of the Colony of Rhode 
 Island and Providence Plantations in New England. 
 Printed by order of the General Assembly. Edited by 
 John Russell Bartlett, Secretary of State. 10 vols. 8vo., 
 
 4
 
 30 BIliLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Volume 1. 1636 to 1663. 
 
 pp. 549. Providence. A. Crawford Greene tf Bro. 1856. 
 
 Volume 2. 1664 to 1667. 
 
 pp. 609. Providence. A. Craivford Greene <f Bro. 1857. 
 
 Volume 3. 1668 to 1706. 
 
 pp. 595. Providence. Knowlest., Anthony jf Co. 1858. 
 
 Volume 4. 1707 to 1740. 
 
 pp. 622. Providence. Knoivles, Antlioni/ ,(• Co. 1859. 
 
 Volume 5. 1741 to 1756. 
 
 pp. 594. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony <|- Co. 1860. 
 
 Volume 6. 1757 to 1769. 
 
 pp. 629. Providence. Knowles, Anthony J- Co. 1861. 
 
 Volume 7. 1770 to 1776. 
 
 pp. 643. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1862. 
 
 Volume 8. 1776 to 1779. 
 
 pp. 661. Providence. Cooke if Danielson. 1863. 
 
 Volume 9. 1780 to 1783. 
 
 pp. 763. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1864. 
 Volume 10. 1784 to 1790. 
 
 pp. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 
 
 Now in the course of publication, nine volumes have been published. A 
 tenth will probably complete the work, to which will btvaJded a volume 
 of State Papers illustrative of the Records. 
 
 A History of the Destruction of His Britannic Maj- 
 
 esty's Schooner Gaspee, in Narragansett Bay, on the 9th 
 of June, 1779 ; accompanied by the correspondence con- 
 nected therewith : the action of the General Assembly of 
 the Colony of Rhode Island thereon, and tlie Official jour- 
 nal of the proceedings of the Commissioners of Enquiry 
 appointed by King George the Third on the same. 
 8vo. pp. 140. Providence. A. Crauford Greene. 1861. 
 
 The same, imperial 8vo. same. 1861. 
 
 This History may also be found in the 7th volume of the Rhode Island Colo- 
 nial Records. 
 
 Index to the printed Acts and Ilesolves, and of tlie 
 
 Petitions and Reports to the General Assembly of the 
 State, of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations from
 
 KHODK ISLAND. 31 
 
 the year 1858 to 1860. Printed by order of tlie General 
 Assembly, 
 ^vo. pp. 104. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1856. 
 Index to the printed Acts, Resolves, and of Petitions 
 
 and Reports, from 1850 to 1862. 
 8vo. pp. xxxiv. and 103. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1863. 
 
 Census of the Inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode 
 
 Island and Providence Plantations, taken by order of the 
 General Assembly, in the year 1771 ; and by the General 
 Assembly of the State ordered to be printed. 
 
 8vo. pp. 239. Providence. Knoioles, Anthony <|- Co. 1858. 
 
 History of Lotteries in Rhode Island. Published in 
 
 six numbers of the Providence Journal. 
 
 The Naval History of Rliode Island. Published in 
 
 the Providence Journal in the years 1860-61-62. Num- 
 bers 1 to 26. To be continued. 
 
 Report on the State Beneficiaries ; including the 
 
 Deaf and Dumb, the Blind and Insane. Presented to 
 the General Assembly, January, 1863. 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1863. 
 
 Barton, Gex. William. Life of. See Catherine Williams. 
 
 Beamish, North Ludlow. The Discovery of America by 
 the Northmen, in the tenth century, with notices of the 
 early settlements of the Irish in the Western Hemisphere. 
 
 8yo. pp. xliii. and 239. 2 maps and plate of the inscription on 
 
 Dighton Rock. London. T. Sf W. Boone. 1841. 
 
 This volume contains an English version of the Icelandic Sagas contained in 
 the " Antiquitates Americanae," with an introduction giving a sketch of 
 the rise, eminence and extinction of Icelandic Historical Literature. 
 
 Benedict, Rev. David, A. M. A General History of the 
 Baptist Denomination in America, and other parts of the 
 world. 
 
 2 vols. 8vo. pp. 606 and 503, and subscribers' names. 
 
 Boston. Lincoln ^- Edmands. 1813. 
 
 D. D. the same. Portrait of the author. Royal 
 
 8vo. pp. viii. and 970. Neiv York. Lewis Colby tjf- Co. 1848.
 
 32 
 
 BIBLIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 Fifty Years Among the Baptists. 
 
 12mn. pp. 4oT. New York. Sheldon <f- Co. 1860. 
 
 The Watery War ; a poetical description of the 
 
 existing controversy between the Pedobaptists and Bap- 
 tists on the subjects and mode of Baptism. By John of 
 Enon. 
 
 12mo. pp. 34. Boston. Manning (f- Loriny. 1808. 
 
 Althougli it does not bear liis name, this work is known to hare been written 
 by Dr. Benedict, wlien a student in Brown University. 
 
 Benevolent Congregatioxal Society, Act of Incorpora- 
 tion of, in the town of Providence, in the Colony of 
 Rhode Island, &c. Tosother with the rules of said So- 
 ciety. To which is. prefixed a short account of the Con- 
 gregational Society in said town, under the pastoral care of 
 the Rev. M. Rowland. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. John Carter. 1771. 
 
 The same work. To which is prefixed a short 
 
 account of the First Congregational Society under tlie 
 pastoral care of tlie Rev. Dr. Hitchcock. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. John Carter. 1802. 
 
 Annual Report of, presented November, 1832, to 
 
 which is added the articles of faith and covenant, and a 
 list of the officers and members. 
 
 8vo. pp. 60. Providence. Edn^ard cj- J. W. Cory. 1833. 
 
 Besse, Joseph. A collection of the sufTerings of the jjeople 
 called Quakers, for the testimony of a good conscience, 
 from the time of their being first distinguished by that 
 name in the year 1650, to the time of the act, commonly 
 called the Act of Toleration, granted to the Protestant dis- 
 senters in the' first year of the reign of King William the 
 Third and Queen JNIary, in tiie year 1689. Taken from 
 original records and otlier autlientic documents. 2 vols, 
 folio. Vol. 1. pp. iv. and 767. Vol. 2. 638. 
 
 London. Luke Hyde. 1753. 
 
 Tlie second volume of this work contains a chapter relating to tlie Quakers 
 in New England, in which are embraced letters from prominent membera 
 of the fraternity in Rhode Island. Among tliem are letters from Gov- 
 ernor William Coddington, Anne Coddington. and Mary Dyer.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. '^^ 
 
 Bible Society. A statement respecting the Bible Society ot 
 the State of llliode Island and Providence Plantations ; 
 with an appendix addressed to the public by the Board of 
 
 Trustees. 
 8vo pp. 28. Providence. 3Iiller, Goddard # 3fann. 1814. 
 
 Report of the Board of Trustees of, presented at 
 
 their annual meeting, September 7, 1829. 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Miller # 31atliews, 1820. 
 
 BiNNET, Barnabas, M. D. See note to aoddard^s Memoir 
 
 of Planning, p. 20. 
 BisnEE, Noah, Jun. An oration delivered in Newport on 
 
 the Fourth of July, 1805. - 
 
 8vo pp. 52. Newport. Asa Barber. 1805. 
 
 BissETT, George, M. A. A sermon preached in Trinity 
 Church, Newport, Rhode Island, June 3, 1771, at the 
 funeral of Mrs. Abigail Wanton, late consort of the Hon. 
 Joseph Wanton, Jun:, Esq., who died May 31, 1771, in 
 the 36th year of her age. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 20. Newport. S. Southmck. 1771. 
 
 Blackstone Canal. Account of the proposed canal fi'om 
 Worcester to Providence, containing the report of the 
 engineer ; together with some remarks upon Inland navi- 
 o-adon. Published by order of the Committee for the 
 County of Worcester. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Worcester. Wm. Manning. 1822. 
 
 _ The same work. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. John Miller. 1825. 
 
 :^ Charter, by-laws, &c., of the Blackstone Canal Cor- 
 poration. 
 8vopp. 39. Providence. Cranston ^ Hammond. \mb. 
 
 Blackstone, William, an early planter of Boston. Memoir 
 of. See Massachusetts Historical Coll. 2d senes. Vol. x. 
 
 Blvckstone Monument Association. An address dehv- 
 ered at the- formation of the Blackstone Monument Asso-
 
 04 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 ciation, together with the preliminaries and proceedings at 
 Study Hill, July 4, 1855. Prepared for the press by the 
 Secretary, and published by order of the Board of Direc- 
 tors of the Association. 
 8vo. pp. 39. Pawtueket, li. I. James L. Estcy. 1835. 
 
 BOUNDARY LINE between Rhode Island and Massa- 
 chusetts. Books relating to. 
 
 Records of the Court of Commissioners for settling 
 
 and determining the boundaries of the Colony of Rhode 
 Island in America, eastwards towards the Province of 
 Massachusetts-Bay, held at the town of Providence in the 
 said Colony, Tuesday, the 7th day of April, 1741, in the 
 fourteenth year of the reign of His Majesty King George 
 the Second. Manuscript. 
 
 Royal folio, pages 420. Dated Providence, September, 1741. 
 
 The Royal Commissioners on tlie Bountlary were Cadwallader Colden, Abra- 
 ham A^anliorn, Philip Livingston, Archibald Kennedy and James Delancey 
 of the Province of New York ; John Hamilton, John Wells, John head- 
 ing, Cornelius Vanhorn and William Provost of the Province of New 
 Jersey ; and William Skene, William Sheritf, Henry Cope, Erasmus 
 James Phillips and Otho Hamilton, of the Province of Nova Scotia. The 
 records and papers of the Commissioners were ordered to be kept in the 
 office of the Secretary of New York, where they still remain. The vol- 
 ume from which this title is taken is in the collection of our townsman, 
 Mr. John Carter Brown, for whom it was copied from the original in the 
 British State Paper Office, London. It is attested by Robert Lemon, 
 Chief Clerk of the State Paper Office, and also by His Excellency, Louis 
 JI'Lane, the American Minister at the Court of St. James. Another 
 copy is among the State Arcliives, furnished under a resolution of the 
 • Legislature of the State of New York, March, 184'J. The latter copy 
 fills 251 folio pages. 
 
 • Massachusetts-Bay and Rhode Island. The case of 
 
 His Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, uport 
 two appeals relating to the Boundaries between that Pro- 
 vince and the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations. To be heard before the Right Honorable 
 the Lords of the Committee of His Majesty's most Honor- 
 able the Privy Council, at tlu' Council Chamber at the 
 Cockpit, Whitehall, 1743. 
 
 Folio, pp. 9. London. 1743.
 
 KHODE ISLAND. 
 
 35 
 
 BouNDAKY LiNi:. Books relating to. 
 
 Letters, Reports and other papers in manuscript, 
 
 relating to the Boundary Line between Rhode Island and 
 Massachusetts fi-om 1694 to 1753, in the office of the 
 Secretary of tlie State of Rhode Island. 
 
 2 vols, folio. 
 
 Report of the Committee of both Houses to whom 
 
 was referred the Message of the Governor, communicating 
 certain resolutions of the General Assembly of the State 
 of Rhode Island, relating to the Southern Boundary of 
 Massachusetts. Senate Document, No. 34. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Boston. 1832. 
 
 Supreme Court of the United States. Rhode Island 
 
 vs. ^Massachusetts. Papers put into the case of Rhode 
 Island vs. Massachusetts, as evidence on the part of Rhode 
 Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 129. IWaHhington.'] J. <f- G-. S. Gideon. 
 
 CLASS FIRST. 
 
 Various charters and acts recited in the bill, and admitted, or not denied in 
 
 the answer. 
 
 CLASS SECOND. 
 
 No. 1. Bounds of the PLantation at the Ponds. 1661. Page 1 
 
 " 2. Grants of the town of Medfield. 1650. > " ^ 
 " 3. Wrenthara, bounded on Charles River north :— extracts from 
 
 the records of the town of Dedham. 1660. " 4 
 
 " 4. Wrentham. Proprietor's Records. 1698. " 6 
 
 " 5. Act incorporating the town of Wrentham. 1673. " 10 
 " 6. Deed— ^John Ware to Peter Adams, of land bounded on Jacks' 
 
 Pasture Brook. 1708. 1*^ 
 " 7. Deed— Parrington to Kingsbury, of lands on both sides of Jacks' 
 
 Pasture Brook. 1711. 11 
 
 ." 8. Deed— Fisher to Barbour. 1715. " 13 
 
 " y. Ancient papers, from A to M, inclusive. " 15 
 
 " 9. A. Extracts from the Mendon records, five papers. " 34 
 
 " 10. Deed— Partridge to Partridge. 1719. " 36 
 
 " 11. Deed— Samuel Harden to Josepli Whiting, Jun. 1754. " 38 
 
 " 12. Act incorporating the town of Franklin. 1768. " 41 
 
 CLASS THIKD. 
 
 " 1. Running of Commissioners of Massachusetts and Plymouth, 
 
 in 16G4, of their dividing line. 1664. " 42 
 
 " 2. Copy of letter from Massachusetts. 1709. " 44
 
 36 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Boundary Line. Books relating to. 
 
 No. 3. Law of Connecticut establishing a ferry in Windsor. 1042. Pa^e 4-1 
 " 4. Commission from Charles 2d to settle disputes about bounda- 
 ries. 1664. " 4-5 
 " 5. Deposition of Richard Callicott, taken in 1672; also of James 
 
 Taylor, taken in 1711. '■ 47 
 
 CLASS FOUHTH. 
 
 " 1. Keport of Commissioners tliat run the North lines in 1750. " 48 
 " 2. Claim of Cumberland to a part of Wrentham in 1794. " 52 
 
 " 3. Acts of the General Assembly of R. I., from 1705 to 1825. " 52 
 
 CLASS FIFTH. 
 
 " 1. Act of Massachusetts relative to the Boundary Line. " 80 
 
 CLASS SIXTH. 
 
 " 1. Act of Connecticut, appointing Roger Wolcott and Pliineas 
 
 Lyman to concur with oursrespecting northern line, 1751. " 88 
 " 2. Acts aud Agreements of 1713. " 88 
 
 " 3. Copies of papers from Connecticut, 1750 to 17-52 iipclusive. " 92 
 
 " 4. Copy of tiie Connecticut case in 1703. " 103 
 
 Deposition of Simeon Bordeh, 1843. 
 
 8vo. pp. 54. [Washington.} J. cj^ Gr. S. Gideon. 1844. 
 
 SupremeCoiu'tof the United States. Rhode Island vs. 
 
 Massachusetts. Papers put into the case by JMassachusett.s. 
 
 8vo. pp. 54. [Washington.'] J. cj- Cr. S. Gideon. 
 
 Nos. 1 to 9. Deeds and notes of land surveyors, 1711 to 1765. Page 1 
 
 No. 10. Copy of Wrentliam and Bellingham line, 1735. " 16 
 
 " 11. Report about Wrentham and Bellingham line, April 1735. " 17 
 
 " 12. Petition, grant and plat of Bellingliam town, 1719. " 19 
 
 " 13. Report of the Committee for running the south line, 1709. "22 
 
 " 14. Various deeds, letters, surveys, records and reports. 24 to 54 
 
 Argument in the case Rhode Island against Massa- 
 chusetts, Supreme Court of the United States, January- 
 term, 1838. [By Benjamin Hazard.] Printed by order 
 of the General Assembly. 
 
 8vo. pp. 60. Providence. Knowles, Vose ^ Co. 1838. 
 
 Resolve concerning the Boundary Line between the 
 
 States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 1843. With 
 the petition of Church Gray and 79 others. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8, ' Senate Doc. of Massachusetts. 1844. 
 
 Abstract of Historical events relating to the North 
 
 and South lines of JMassachusetts, prepared by the Counsel 
 for Rhode Island in the case Rhode Island vs. Massachu-
 
 KHODK ISLAND. -il 
 
 setts, pcmling in the yujireme Court of the United States, 
 January Term, 1845. 
 8\o. pp. 42. 1845. 
 
 Report of tlie Massachusetts Commissioners appointed 
 
 under a resolve of the Legislature of jNlassachusetts, (of 
 Feb. 2, 1844, on the petition of Church Gray and others,) 
 upon the Boundary Line between Rhode Island and Massa- 
 chusetts, from Pawtucket Falls to Bullock's Neck, Jan. 
 28, 1840, together with the report of Simeon Borden. 
 8vo. i)p. 21. IToitse Doc. JHo. 11, of Massachusetts. 184G. 
 
 Communication of Gov. Briggs to the House of 
 
 Representatives of Massachusetts, dated Marcli 23, 184G ; 
 and a letter from Daniel Webster, accompanying the 
 opinion of Judge McLean delivered in the Supreme Court 
 of the United States, December Term, 1845, in the case 
 of the State of Rhode Lsland vs. Massachusetts. Also, 
 Resolves concerning the Boundary Line between Massa- 
 
 cluisetts and Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. House Boc. No. 76, of Blassachmctts. 1846. 
 
 Report of the Commissioners of the State of Mas- 
 sachusetts and Rhode Island, appointed to ascertain, establish 
 
 and definitely mark the true Boundary Line between 
 said States, from the Atlantic (^cean to the northwest 
 corner of Riiode Island. 
 8vo. pp. 4. House Boc. of Massachusetts, January. 1847. 
 
 Resolve concerning the Boundary Line between 
 
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 
 
 House Boc. of Massachusetts, No. 116. 1847. 
 
 Documents relating to the Boundary Line and Dis- 
 
 puted Territory between Slassachusetts and Rhode Island. 
 8vo. pp. 64. Fall liivcr. Henry Pratt. 1847. 
 
 This iianiplilct was printed liy oi\ler of tlie town of Fall liivcr, witli a view to 
 furnish the titizens and the community with the principal documents and 
 facts relating to tlie territory in dispute. 
 No. 1. A brief report made to the town of Fall River at its town meet- 
 ing in April 10, 1847, by a committee appointed for tliat 
 purpose. Page 3
 
 38 * lillil.IOGKAPHY OF 
 
 BouNDAUV Lixii. Books relatino; to. 
 
 No. 2. Petition of tlie town of Fall River, through thoir Committee to 
 the Legislature; in which is given a succinct history of the 
 proceedings of the last hundred years, touching the Boundary 
 Line, March 6, 1847. ].'age 6 
 
 " 3. The award of the Commissioners of George 2il, who met at 
 Providence in 1741 ; which award was confirmed by the King 
 in Council in 1746. " 24 
 
 " 4. Report of the Commissioners appointed by Massachusetts in 
 
 1781, to meet the Commissioners of Rliode Island. " 27 
 
 " 5. Report of the Survey' of Simeon Borden to the Commissioners 
 appointed to ascertain and establish the Boundary between 
 the States of Rhode Island and JIassauhusctts, from the Atlan- 
 tic Ocean to the Burnt Swamp Corner (so called) in Wrentham. " CI 
 
 " 0. Recent agreement between a majority of the Massachusetts 
 
 and Rhode Island Commissioners, April 28, 1847. " C'J 
 
 " 7. Callanddoingsof a Convention held at Fall River, June 23, 1847. " 42 
 
 " 8. Resolves passed by the Legislature of Massachusetts in 1844-45, 
 
 concerning the Boundary Line. " 5o 
 
 " 9. Decision of the Supreme Court of tlie United States with tlie 
 
 case of Rhode Island is. Massachusetts, December Term, 184-5. " 5'j 
 
 Pajjers on the Boundary Line between IMassacluisett.s 
 
 and the easterly line of Rhode Island. First published in 
 September and October, 1847, in the Boston Atlas. By 
 Plymouth Colony- 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. [Boston.'] Ho date. 
 
 Report of the Boundary Commissioners, transmitting 
 
 Simeon Borden's Survey of the Line from Burnt Swamp 
 corner, in Wrentham, to a monument in Thompson, Con- 
 necticut, January, 1847. 
 
 Memorial from the town of Fall River to the Commissioners, Sept. 21, 184G. 
 Memorial from the town of Westport to the Commissioners, Jan, 28, 1847. 
 Memorial from the town of Fall River to the Legislature of JIassachusetts, 
 
 March G, 1S47. 
 Memorial from Pawtucketto ditto. 
 Memorials from Seckonk and Rehoboth, .January, 1840, and January, 1S47. 
 
 Massacliusetts House Document, No. 57, 1857. 8vo. 
 The above are Documents of the Massachusetts Legislature. House Xos. l:i, 
 
 9:3, 80, 57. 1847. 
 
 Petition from inhabitants of Fall River, bv their 
 
 Committee, to the Legislature of Massachusetts, relative to 
 the South "Boundary of Fall River, March 0, 1847. 
 
 8vo. pp. 21. House Doe. of 3Iass. No. 03. iMarcJi. 1847.
 
 ItllODK ISLAND. '^^ 
 
 Boundary Line. Books i-L-latino; to. 
 
 Report of Simeon Borden to the Couimissioners of 
 
 tlie States of Massachusetts and Illiode Island, for deter- 
 mining the Boundary Line between said States. 
 
 8vo. pp. House Document of Massachusetts. No. 14. 1847. 
 
 Report of the Joint Special Committee, appointed 
 
 under a Resolve of the General Court of INIassachusetts, 
 of March 18, 1844, [on the Eastern Boundary,] made in 
 April, 1848. [Witii an Appendix of Documents.] 
 8vo. pp. 140. Senate Bocifment, No. 128. April. 1848. 
 
 Tlie IbUowiny doeiimcnts comprise the Appendix : 
 
 A. Letter from Kliotlc Ishuui to tlie Earl of Clarendon, with " some 
 reasons for settling the eastern line, according to the meaning 
 and letter of the Charter." ^^ge ^- 
 
 15, Extract from tlie Speech of Gov. Shirley, Dec. 30, 1740, etc. " iG 
 
 Report of Rhode Island Ex-parte Commissioners in 1745. " 78 
 
 C. Act of Rhode Island, appointing Boundary Commissioners, 17'J1. " 81 
 
 1). Report of Rhode Island Coinmissiouers, 1792. " 81 
 
 Report of Massachusetts Commissioners, 1792. " 83 
 
 E. Testimony taken before the Joint Special Committee of the Legis- 
 lature of Massachusetts, on the Boundary Line, March 2, 1848. 
 T. Wenthworth, Chairman. " 87 
 
 V. 1. Letters and memorials from inliabitants of the town of Fall River. 
 
 2. Protest of ijualified voters in the town of Pawtncket. 
 
 3. Remonstrance from citizens of the town of Seekonk. 
 
 4. Remonstrance from inhahilants of the town of Attleborough. 
 .5. Remonstrance from inliabitants of the town of Westport. 
 
 6. Petitions from inhabitants of the town of Swanzey. 
 
 Report of the Commissioners appointed Feb. 27, 
 
 1844, to ascertain and establish the true Boundary Line 
 between Massachusetts and Rhode Island, from Pawtucket 
 Falls to Bullock's Neck ; and a minority report on the 
 same subject : with an appendix of twenty-four documents, 
 and the decision of the Supreme Court of the United 
 States, December Term, 1845. Folding Map. 
 
 8vo. pp. 132. Mass. Senate Doc. No. 14. January. 1848. 
 
 Report of the Joint Coiiimittee upon the Boundary 
 
 Line between the States of Rhode Island and Massachu- 
 setts : made to the Legislature of Rhode Island, January
 
 40 miSLlOCUlAPHY OF 
 
 Boundary Lin 6. Books relating to. 
 
 Session, A. D., 1848. Printed by order of the Legislature. 
 8vo. pp. 58. Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1849. 
 
 The Commissioners were E. R. Potter, Steplien Braucli, Wm. T>. Brajton, 
 Alfred Bosxvortli, Fenner Brown and Natiian F. Dixon. 
 
 Report of the .Joint Comnaittee upon the Boundary 
 
 Line between the States of Rhode Island and Massachu- 
 setts ; made to the Legislature of Rhode Island, January 
 Session, A. D., 1849. Printed by order of the Legislature. 
 
 8vo. pp. 58. Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1849. 
 
 — Message of Gov. Boutwell to the Legislature of 
 
 Massachusetts, accompanying the Report of the Massachu- 
 setts Commissioners on the Boundary Line between the 
 States of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, March 15, 1851. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14. House Document, No. 120. 1851. 
 
 Report of the Joint Special Committee, to the Legis- 
 lature of Massachusetts on the Boundary question, (upon 
 the petitions from Pawtucket, Seekonk, Rehobeth and 
 Fall River,) with accompanying resolves. April, 1852. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Senate Document, No. 106. 1852. 
 
 Supreme Court of the United States, September 
 
 Term, 1852. [Bill of Complaint.] The Commonwealth 
 of Massachusetts vs. The State of Rhode Island and Provi- 
 dence Plantations. 
 
 4to. pp. 200. With maps and plans. 
 
 Boston. WJiite <j- Potter. 1852. 
 
 Supreme Court of the United States, at its Decem- 
 ber Terra, at Washington, A. D., 1855. (In Equity.) 
 [Answer to the State of Rhode Island.] The Common- 
 wealth of Massachusetts vs. The State of Rhode Island and 
 Providence Plantations. 
 
 Folio, pp. 37 and 40. Appendix of doc. Providence. 1855 
 
 Majority report of the Joint Committee of the Gen- 
 eral Assembly on tiic disputed Boundary between Rhode 
 Island and Massachusetts. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12, Providence. Knowhs, Anthonif <?• Co. 1860.
 
 KHour, isi. \M). 41 
 
 Boi ^'l)AKY Line. Books relating to. 
 
 Some Considerations touching the proposed change 
 
 of Boundary between the States of Massachusetts and 
 Rhode Island. By a Rhode Islander. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. 18G1. 
 
 Supplementary Bill in Equity, the Commonwealtli 
 
 of Massacimsetts vs. The State of Rhode Island, December 
 Term, 1860. Certified by Oliver Warner, Secretary of 
 the Commonwealth. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. Boston. January. 1861. 
 
 Answer to the Supplementary Bill in Equity, the 
 
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. the State of Rhode 
 Island, December Term, 1860. Certified by John R. 
 Bartlett, Secretary of State. 
 8vo. pp. 9. Providence. January 23. 1861. 
 
 Supreme Court of the United States, No. 3. The 
 
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, complainaut, vs. The 
 State of Rhode Island. Bill in Chancery. 
 8vo. pp. 261. Gov. Printing Office. [WasJdnyton.^ 1862. 
 
 The following are the contents of the volume : 
 
 Bill. Massachusetts is. Rhode Island. Page 1 
 
 Agreement of parties, Deeemher Term, 18a4. " 122 
 Answer of the State of Rhode Island to the Bill of Complaint of the 
 
 State of Massacimsetts. " 123 
 
 Replicatson of Massachusetts to the answer of Rhode Island. " 228 
 
 Stipulation of Counsel and order of Court. " 229 
 
 Agreement to extend time. " 229 
 
 Motion for leave to file Supplementary Bill. " 237 
 
 Motion for United States to intervene. " 243 
 
 Assent of United States to interlocutory order. '• 24.3 
 
 Interlocutory order and report. " 244 
 
 Motion for leave to file 2d Supplementary Bill. " 248 
 
 Motion for leave to file ;2d Supplementary Bill and answer. " 248 
 
 Order gr.anting leave to file 2d Supplementary Bill and answer. " 248 
 
 Second Supplementary Bill. " 249 
 
 Answer to Ditto. " 254 
 
 Final Decree. Filed December 16, 1861. " 257 
 The following are the titles of the Public Laws which appertain to the Bound- 
 ary question recently enacted by the General Assembly of Rhode Island, 
 all of which will he Ibund in the Supplements to (he Revised Statutes :
 
 42 liiiii.iocutArnv of 
 
 Boundary Line. Books relating to. 
 
 An act in amendment of act an passed at the January Session, A. I)., 1860, 
 entitled "an act for the adjustment of the Eastern Boundary of this State. 
 and for a boundary of agreement." Cliapter 357, January Session, 1801. 
 
 An act in addition to an act providing for an adjustment of the Eastern Bound- 
 ary of this State, and for a boundary by agreement, and to the act in 
 amendment tliereof. Chapter 879, May Session, 18G1. 
 
 An act regulating suits at h\w, and granting possessions, and establisliing titles 
 of land aud property, afieeted by the establishment of the Boundary Line 
 between the States of Rhode Island and Massachusett, and for other pur- 
 poses. Chapter 391. Passed in January Session, lStJ"J. 
 
 An act in addition to, and in amendment of, " an act in addition to an act, pro- 
 Tiding for an adjustment of the Eastern Boundary of this State, aud for 
 a boundary by agreement, and to the act in amendment thereof." Passed 
 at the May Session, A. D., 1851. Chapter 892. 
 
 An act in amendment of an act entitled " an act regulating suits at law, and 
 of uniting possessions; and establishing titles of land and property 
 aflfected by the establishment of the Boundary Line between the States of 
 Rhode Island and Alassachusetts, and for other purposes." Passed at the 
 May Session, A. D., 1862. Chapter 415. 
 
 An act to provide for the valuation of the property within tlie territory over 
 which the State of Massachusetts, prior to the first day of March last ex- 
 ercised jurisdiction, for ta.xation and other purposes. Passed at tlie Jlay 
 Session, A. D., 1862. Chapter 417. 
 
 BowEN, Henry L. Memoir of Tristain Barges, with selec- 
 tions from liis speeches and occasional writings. 
 8v(). pp. xii. and 404. Portrait. 
 
 Providence. ilarsIiaU, Broun J- Cu. 1855. 
 
 BoURS, John. An appeal to the Public, in which the mis- 
 representations and calumnies, contained in a pamphlet, 
 entited a Narrative of certain matters relative to Trinity 
 Church, in Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, by a 
 very extraordinary man, the Rev. Jamey Sayere, A. M., 
 late Minister of said Church, are pointed out, and his 
 very strange conduct during the time of his ministration 
 at Newport, faithfully related. By John Bours, Mer- 
 chant, and one of the vestry of said Church. 
 
 8vo. pp. 39. A-ppendix v. Newport. Peter Edes. 1789. 
 
 Block Isl.vnd. Memoir of Block Island, or Manisscs. A-. 
 D., 1762. By Dr. Stiles. 
 
 Mass. Hist. Coll. 1st series, Vol. 7.
 
 HHODl'; ISLAND. 4o 
 
 lii.ocK Jsi,AM). 'I'lio History of. 13y Henry T. Beckwitli. 
 
 Read befoie the Rhode Island Historical Society, Nov. 1856. 
 
 4to. pp. 8. Historical 3Iagazine. April. 1858. 
 
 A paper on tlie early history of. Read before the 
 
 Rhode Island Historical Society, and published in the 
 Providence Journal, 1859. By Hon. William P. Sheffield. 
 
 Bradford, Rev. ZAismEi,. Sermon on. SeoJ". iV. Granger. 
 
 Brenton, William. Letter to John Endicott, dated New- 
 port, November 9, 1861. 
 
 Mass. Historical Collection. 2d series, vol. 1. 
 
 BjanciiiAjr, Samuel W. An oration delivered at the Benevo- 
 lent Congregational Meeting House, Providence, on the 
 4tli of July, 1798. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Carter tf Wilkinson. 1798. 
 
 Bristol. An account of the settlement of the Town of 
 Bristol, in the State of Rhode Island ; and of the Congre- 
 gational Cliurcli therein, with the succession of Pastors 
 from its origin to the present time ; together with the act 
 of incorporation of the Catholic Congregational Society, 
 and the rules established in said Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Printed by Bennett Wheeler. 1785. 
 
 Briggs, John, A. B. An oration delivered at the North 
 Meeting House, in Tiverton, on the 11th February, ISOO, 
 on the death of General George Washington. By the 
 request of the Honorable Town Council of Tiverton. 
 
 8vi). pp. 10. Neivport. Henry Barber. 1800. 
 
 Bristed, Rev. John. Funeral discourse on. See JSasiburn. 
 
 British Empire in America. A new and complete History 
 
 of the Bi'itish Empire in America. 
 3 vols. 8vo. [^London.'] 1756. 
 
 The first volume of this work cont.ains an introduction of fiftj'-two pages, and 
 an account of Hudson's Bay, Newfoundland, Nova Scoiia and New Kng- 
 lanil, in 402 pages. T!ie second continues tlie liistory of New England, 
 and gives that of New York, New .Jersey and I'ennsylviinia, 408 pages. 
 Tlic tliird contains Maryland, Virginia and Nortli Carolina, ending ab- 
 luptly at page 272. It contains well executed maps and plates.
 
 44 inKl.IOGIlAPHY OF 
 
 Broaii Rimmed Wheels. See Hints to Farmers of li. I. 
 
 Brooks, Rev. Charles T. Sermon on t]ie death of Dr. 
 
 Channing. Preached in the Union IMeeting House, 
 
 Portsmouth, R. I., Oct. 10, 1842. 
 Printed intlie Boston Evening Gazette, early in 18J3. 
 
 Aquidneck. A Poem. Pronounced on the lOOtli 
 
 Anniversary of the Incorporation of tlie Redwood Library, 
 Newport, R. I., Aug. 24, 1847 ; witli otlier commemora- 
 tive pieces. 
 
 12mo. pp. 63. Providence. C. Biir7idt, Jim. 1848. 
 
 The controversy touching the Old Stone Mill, in the 
 
 town of Newport, Rhode Island, with remarks introduc- 
 tory and conclusive. With three wood cuts. 
 
 12mo. pp. 91. Newport. C. E. Hammeft, Jim. 1831. 
 
 Songs of Field and Flood. Printed for the Ladies' 
 
 Fair at the Ocean House, Newport, August, 1853. 
 
 8vo. i)p. 47. Boston. John Wilson ^ Son. 1853. 
 
 Contains " Lines on leaving Mount Hope Bay." — "Sabbath Morning at Pet- 
 taquamscutt." — Indian Summer Noon at Uliode Island," etc. 
 
 The old Rhode Island Question. Review of Arnold's 
 
 History of Rhode Island. In Christian Examiner, for 
 March, 1859. 
 
 The Soldier's Welcome Home ! Spoken by Master 
 
 Fred. P. Saj'er, at the reception of the Newport Artillery, 
 Colonel Tew and General Bnrnside. Aug. G, 1861. 
 
 Broadstide. Newport Advertiser Office. 1861. 
 
 Mr. Brooks is the writer of twenty-six different New Year's addresses, written 
 and printed as Broadside's, between tlie years 1830 and 1803, which, more 
 or less, relate to the liistbry of the State. 
 
 Brown, Moses. From the meeting for sufferings for New 
 England, to the several Quarterly and ilonthly meetings 
 belonging to the Yearly Meeting. Eleventh of the 11th 
 month, 1782. 
 
 4to. pp. 19. Providence. John Carter. [1782.]
 
 RUODK ISLAND. 
 
 45 
 
 Brown, Nicholas. A sermon preached JMiiy ol, 1791, in 
 Providence, State of Rhode Island, on the death of Nicho- 
 las Brown, Esq., who died the 29th prccocding, iEt. G2. 
 Published at the desire of the bereaved family. By Sam- 
 uel Stillman, D. D., Pastor of the First Church in Boston, 
 and Fellow of Rhode Island College. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24 and iv. Providence. J. Carter. [1791.] 
 
 Brief Notices of the Life and Character of. Re- 
 printed from the Providence Journal of October 4, 1841. 
 
 12mo. pp. 15. Providence. 1841. 
 
 A discourse on the Life and Character of, delivered 
 
 in the chapel of Brown University, November, 3, 1841. 
 By Francis Wayland, D. D., President of the University. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Boston. Gould, Kendall cj- Lineo/n. 1841. 
 
 Notice of, in Teasdale's Plist. Discourse before the 
 
 First Baptist Church in New Haven, p. 36. 1842. 
 
 Brown, Hon. Nicholas. Sketch of the educational and other 
 benefactions of. By Prof. Wm. Gammell. Reprinted from 
 Barnard's American Journal of Education, June, 1857. 
 
 8vo. pp. 26. 
 
 Brown Family. Genealogy of a portion of, principally from 
 the Moses Brown papers and from other authentic sources. 
 
 12mo. pp. 16. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1851. 
 
 Brown, Col. William W, of the Providence First Light 
 Infantry Company, on charges preferred by Gen. Joseph 
 S. Pitman, Brigadier General, Second Brigade, Rhode 
 Island Militia ; at Providence, August, 1856. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1856. 
 
 Statement respecting the Court Martial ordered by 
 
 General Burnside for the trial of Col. W. W. Brown, on 
 charges preferred by General Pitman. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. Providence. 1856. 
 
 BROWN UNIVERSITY. Books relating to. 
 Addresses, Orations, Sermons and Poems, delivered before 
 , Broivn Universiti/ and its Literary Societies, or otherwise 
 connected with it ; also Catalogues of Books and Students.
 
 46 BIBLIOGRAPHY 01" 
 
 Bkown University. Books relatine to. 
 
 Addeman and Colby. Class of 18G2. An Oration 
 
 and a Poem delivered in the chapel of Brown University, 
 on Class Day, June 12, 1862. Printed at the request of 
 the class. Oration by Joshua M. Addeman, of Provi- 
 dence, R. I. Poem by Henry F. Colby, of Newton 
 Centre, Mass. 
 
 8vo. pp. 4-3. Providence. Cooke J' Daniehon. 1862. 
 
 Account of the First Commencement of Rhode 
 
 Island College, celebrated at Warren, Thursday, Septem- 
 ber 7, 1769. 
 
 Small 4to. Newport. Printed by Solomon Southwick. 1769. 
 
 Allen, Benjamin, A. B. An oration in defence of Divine 
 Revelation ; together with the Valedictory Address ; de- 
 livered at the Baptist Meeting House, in Providence, at 
 the Commencement of Rhode Island College, September 
 6, 1797. Published by request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Carter <f- Wilkinson. 1797. 
 
 Allen, Paul, Jun., A. B, An oration on the necessity of 
 Political Union at the present day ; dehvered at the Bap- 
 tist Meeting House, in Providence, at the Commencement 
 of Rhode Island College, A. D,, 1797. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Carter .J- Wilkinson. 1797. 
 
 A. j\[. An Oration, delivered at the Benevolent 
 
 Congregational Meeting House, in Pi'ovidence, before the 
 Corporation of the Federal Adelphi, at their Anniversary 
 meeting, on the 4th day of September, 1798. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1798. 
 
 An Oration on the principles of Taste, delivered 
 
 before the Federal Adelphi, September 4, 1800, at the 
 Baptist Meeting House, in Providence. 
 
 Bvo. pp. 14. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1800. 
 
 Allen, Paul,, Jun. An Oration on the death of Roger 
 Williams Howell, a member of the Senior Class of Rhode 
 Island College, who died Oct. 7, 1792, a-t at 20. Pro, 
 nounccd in College Chapel, Nov. 22, 1792. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. Providence. Printed by J. Carter. 1792.
 
 IdKlDE ISLAXn. it 
 
 Bkown University. Books relating to. 
 AixEN, Bexjamix F. An Oration pronounced belbrc the 
 Students of Brown University, in the College Chapel, 
 July 4, 1817, in commemoration of the anniversary of 
 American Independence. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Jones if Wheeler. 1817. 
 
 BiNNEY, Barxadas, A. B. An Oration delivered at the late 
 Public Commencement at Rhode Island College, in Provi- 
 dence, Sept. 17, 1774. Being a plea for the right of private 
 judgment in religious matters ; or, for the liberty of choos- 
 ing our own religion, corroborated by the well known 
 consequences of priestly power. To which are annexed 
 the valedictions of the class tlien first graduated. 
 Small 4to. pp. 44. Boston. John Kneeland. 1774. 
 
 BuiDCiHAjr, Samuel W. An Oration delivered at the Com- 
 mencement of R. I. College, in Providence, Sept. (3, 1797. 
 8vo. pp. 7. Providence. Carter if- Wilkinson. 1797. 
 
 BuRGES, TuisTAM, A. M. The Art of Excelling; an oration 
 delivered in the Benevolent Congregational Meeting House, 
 at Providence, before the Society of Federal Adelphi, on 
 their Anniversary, September 5, 1798. 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. John Carter, Jun. 1799. 
 
 An Oration delivered before the R. I. Federal 
 
 Adelphi, September 8, 1831. 
 8vo. pp. 36. Providence. Weeden f Knoivles. 1831. 
 The Cause of ]\Ian ; an oration, together with Vale- 
 dictory Addresses, pronounced at the Commencement of 
 Rhode Island College, Sept. 7, A. D., 1796. " Say rather 
 man's as perfect as he ought." — Po]}e. 
 Svo. pp. 17. Providence. Carter f Wilkinson. 1796. 
 Burgess, George, A. M. Minister of Christ's Church, 
 Hartford, Conn. The Martyrdom of St. Peter and St. 
 Paul ; a Poem recited before the Rhode Island Alpha of 
 the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Brown University, Sept. 3, 
 • 1834. 
 
 18mo. pp. 48. Providence. Marshall, Brown <|- Co. 1834. 
 Ths author is now Bisliop of Maine.
 
 48 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 BuowN University. Books relating to. 
 
 Baily, Isaac. A Poem delivered before the Philenneniau 
 Society of Brown Universiti/, on their Anniversary, Sept., 
 1812. Published at the request of the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. David Hawkins, Jun. 1812. 
 
 Bueeage, Henry S. A Poem by. See Shearman. 
 
 Barton, Ira. Eulogy delivered in the Chapel of Brown 
 University, on Mr. Ezra Bailey, member of the Sopho- 
 more Class, who died Oct. 7, 1818. By Ira Barton, 
 member of the Senior Class. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Miller (J- Hutchens. 1817. 
 
 Caswell, Alexis. A Discourse dehvered before the Phi 
 
 Beta Kappa Society of Rhode Island, Sept. 2, 1835. 
 8vo. pp. 18. Printed in the Biblical Bepository. 1836. 
 
 Gushing, Caleb. A Discourse on the Social Influence of 
 Christianity, delivered at Providence. R. I., Sep)t. 1835, at 
 the instance of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Brown 
 University. 
 
 8vo. pj). 28. Andover. Croidd <j' Neivman. 1839. 
 
 Deane, Rev. Samuel, of Scituate, Mass. The Populous 
 Village ; a Poem, recited before the Philermenian Society 
 of Providence, Sept., 1826. Published by the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. Miller <)'• G-rattan. 1826. 
 
 Dextee, Andeew, Jun., A. B. An Oration on the import- 
 ance of Science and Religion, particularly to Amei'ican 
 Youth. Pronounced at the Commencement of Rhode 
 Island College, Sept. 5, 1798. Published at the request 
 of the Students. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Carter §- Wilkinson. 1 798. 
 
 Dodge, Paul, A. B. A Poem ; dehvered at the Commence- 
 ment of Rhode Island College, Sept. 6, A. D., 1797. 
 Published by I'cqucst. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Carter i)'' Wilkinson. 1797. 
 
 DuRFEE, Job. The influence of scientific discovery and hi- 
 vention on Social and Political progress. Oration delivered
 
 KlIODE ISLAND. 4U 
 
 I5ko-\\.\ University. Books relatin<r to. 
 
 before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Brown University, 
 
 of Fi-ovidence, R. I., on Commencement day Sept. G, 1843. 
 
 8vo. pp. 52. Providence. Cranston ^' Hammond. 1843. 
 
 Kmmons, WmjAMS. Senior Sophister. An oration on tlie 
 deatli of Mr. Levi Hoppin, a member of the Sophomoi-c 
 Class of Brown University, pronounced March 27th, 1805, 
 in the University Chapel. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. J. Carter. 1805. 
 
 Everett, Alexander H. An Address to the Philermenian 
 Society of Brown University, on the moral character of 
 the Literature of the last and present century. Delivered 
 at. < Providence, R. I., September 4, 1837. Published by 
 request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 54. Providence. 1837. 
 
 FiSK, AsiASA. An Oration delivered September 3, 1841, 
 before the Philermenian Society, at Providence. 
 
 12mo. i)p. 12. Providence. Jones <|- Wheeler. 1811. 
 
 FisK, Isaac. An Eulogy on" Mr. Samuel Smith Adams, 
 member of the Senior Class of Brown University, who 
 died Feb. G, 1812, Aetat 22 years. Pronounced in the 
 University Chapel, April 18, 1812. By Isaac Fisk, class- 
 mate of the deceased. 
 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence. Jones ^' WJieeler. 1812. 
 
 To this Eulogy is appended an Elegiac Stanzas, published in the Rhode Island 
 American, llarch G, 1812. 
 
 Gray, Francis C. Oration before the Phi Beta Kappa 
 Society of Brown University, Providence, R. I., on Com- 
 mencement day, September 7, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. B. Cranston J' Co. 1842. 
 
 Greene, Albert G. Anniversary Poem, pronounced before 
 the Philermenian Society, at their 34th celebration, Sep- 
 tember 2d, 1828. 
 
 8vo. pp. S. Providence. Smith <j- Parmenter. 1829. 
 
 GoDDARD, William G. An Address to the Phi Beta Kappa 
 Society, of Rhode Island, delivered September 7, 1836. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Boston. John U. Uastburn. 1837.
 
 50 BIBIJOGKAPHY OF 
 
 Browx Unh^ersity. Books relatino- to. 
 
 Maxcy, Rev. Jonathan, A. jNI. Proposals for printing by 
 subscription a Poem, on the " Prospects of America," 
 with the Valedictory Addresses subjoined. Spoken at the 
 public Commencement, in Providence, September 5, 1787. 
 By the author, Jonathan Maxcy. Lately appointed one of 
 the Trustees of Rhode Island College. To which is 
 added, Notes and Observations, with an appendix by 
 another hand, containing a short typographical and histori- 
 cal account of the State of Rhode Island, but more partic- 
 ularly of the Town of Providence — of the College, its 
 Regulations and the Studies pursued there, etc., etc. 
 
 This work was printed in accordance witli tlie proposals, and sold for 12s. 
 It is, however, so exceeding rare that no complete copy has ever come to 
 our knowledge. Signatures C and E, pp. 17 — 10, containing the latter 
 part of the Poem, and the first part of the typograpliical and liistorical 
 portion, are in the Brown University Collection. It is not certain that 
 the entire work was ever printed. 
 
 President of Rhode Island Island College. An 
 
 Address delivered by, to the Graduates at the Commence- 
 ment, Sept. 3, 1794. " Hence appears the necessity of 
 cultivating our reason, and subjecting our passions to its 
 control." 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1794. 
 
 An Address delivered to the Graduates of Rhode 
 
 Lsland College, at the Anniversary Commencement, Sep- 
 tember 5, 1798. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Carter if Wilkinson. 1798. 
 
 Dedicated to the Honorable John Brown, Esq., for his public generosity, emi- 
 nent patriotism and liberal patronage of Rhode Island College. 
 
 An Address delivered to the Candidates for the 
 
 Baccalaureate in Rhode Island College, at the Atmiversary 
 Commencement, September 2, 1801. 
 
 Bvo. pp. 15. Wrentham, 3Iass. Natlil. Heaton, Jtin. 1801. 
 
 — President of Rhode Island College. A sermon 
 
 delivered in the Chapel of Rhode Island College, to the 
 Senior Class, Commencement, September 3, 1800. 
 
 Bvo. pp. 15. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1801. 
 
 The last page conbiins a catalogue of the Baccalaureate of Rhode Island Col- 
 lege, 1800.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 51 
 
 Bkown University. Books relating to. 
 
 An Address delivered to the Graduates of Rhode 
 
 Island College, at the public Commencement, September 1 , 
 1802. Published by request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Wroitham, 3Iass. XatJil. Beaton, Jun. 1802. 
 
 The last page conUiins a catalogue of the Graduates of Khode Island College, 
 September 1, 1802. 
 
 Maxcy, Virgii.. a Discourse before the Phi Beta Kappa 
 Society of Brown University, September 4, 1833. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Boston. Lilly, Wait, Colman ^ Holden. 1833. 
 
 Messek, Asa, A. M. A Discourse delivered in the Chapel 
 of Rhode Island College, to the Senior Class, on the Sun- 
 day preceding their Commencement, 1799. By A. M. 
 Professor of the Learned Languages. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. John Carter, Jun. 1799. 
 
 Dedicated to the yuuug gentlemen of the Senior Class. 
 
 President of Rhode Island College. An Address 
 
 delivered to the Graduates of Rhode Island College, at 
 their public Commencement, Sept. 7, 1803. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. NatKl. Eeaton, Jun. 1803. 
 
 D. 1)., the President. An Address delivered to the 
 
 Graduates of Brown University, at the CommeHcement, 
 
 September 5, 1810. Published by request of the Class. 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Bunluuii cj' Hawkim. 1810. 
 
 Metcalf, Therox. An Address to the Phi Beta Kappa 
 
 Society of Brown University. Delivered Sept. 5, 1832. 
 8vo. pp. 28. Boston. LHhj, Wait, Coleman cj- Holden. 1833. 
 Neal, John. Man : A Discourse before the United Brothers' 
 
 Society of Brown University, Sept. 5, 1838. 
 8vo. pp. 25. Providence. Knoivlcs, Vase ^ Co. 1838. 
 
 Park, Thomas. An Oration; delivered in the College Hall, 
 
 at Providence, Aug. 13, 1798, on the death of Mr. Nathan 
 
 Merrick. By Thomas Park, member of the Junior Class. 
 
 " Quis desiderio set pudor, aut modus tam cbari caputis ? " 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1788. 
 
 Peabody, Andrew F. The Immutable Right ; an Oration
 
 52 miil.IOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Beown University. Books relating to. 
 
 delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Brown 
 University, Aug. 31, 1858. Published by request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 25. Boston. Crosbi/, Nichols (f Co. 1858. 
 
 Paine, Emerson. (Of the Senior Class.) An Oration 
 pronounced before the Students of Brown University, at 
 the First Congregational Meeting House, in Providence, 
 July 5, 1813, in commemoration of the Anniversary of 
 American Independence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Providence. H. Mason ^j- Co. 1813. 
 
 Pitman, John, Jun., A. M. An Oration pronounced before 
 the Coi-poration of the Federal Adelphi Society, on their 
 Anniversary, September 5, 1805, in the First Congrega- 
 tional Meeting House, Providence. Published by request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. Heaton .]- Williams. 1805. 
 
 A Poem, on the Social State and its future pi-ogress ; 
 
 delivered before the Philermenian Society of Brown Uni- 
 versity, at its Anniversary, Sept. 3, 1811. 
 
 12mo- pp. 14. Providence. Jones <j- Wheeler. 1811. 
 
 Address to the Alumni Association of Brown Uni- 
 versity, delivered in Providence, at their first anniversary, 
 Sept. 5, 1843. Published by request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 64. Providence. B. Cranston. 1843. 
 
 This address is mostly l)iograpliical and historical. Tlie appendix gives ac- , 
 counts of early Commenceraeats of Brown University, down to 1780. 
 
 PuiLERAIENIAi^ SoCIETY. April, 1821. 
 
 16mo. pp. 32. Providence. 3Iiller (j- ILitchens. 1821. 
 
 lloBiiiNS, AsiiER. A Discourse before the I'hi Beta Kappa 
 
 Society of Brown University. Delivered Sept. 3, 1834. 
 8vo. pp. 28. Boston. Lilli/, Wait, Coleman cj- Rolden. 1834. 
 Richmond, William E. Mount Hope, an Evening Excur- 
 
 cursion. (Read before the Federal Adelphi of Brown 
 
 University, Sept., 1810.) 
 12mo. pp. G9. - Providence. Miller §• Hutchens. 1818. 
 
 Russell, George. The Merchant. An Oration before the 
 
 Rhode Island Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, at 
 
 Providence, R. I., Sept. 4, 1849. 
 8vo. pp. GO. Boston. Tivknor J- Fields. 1849.
 
 KHODK ISLAND. .53 
 
 Brown University. Books relating to. 
 
 Russell, George R. Eulogy dolivcred in the Chapel of 
 Brown University, on Mr. Henry Smith, member of the 
 Senior Class, who died Dec. 28, 1820. By George R. 
 Russell, classmate of the deceased. 
 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence, sillier <j- Hulchens. 1821. 
 
 Reed, John, Jun. An Oration, delivered on Commence- 
 ment at Brown University, Sept. 3, 1806. Published by 
 request. 
 
 4to. pp. 11. Pj^ovidenee. John Carter. 1806. 
 
 Sprague, Daniel S. Eulogy, delivered in the Chaijel of 
 Brown University, on Mr. Isaac Fuller, member of the 
 Freshman Class, who died May 20, 1819. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Office of the American. 1819. 
 
 Shearman, Sumner U. Oration delivered at Brown Uni- 
 versity, on Class Day, June 13, 1861. 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providence. Miller j)'- Simons. 1861. 
 
 Thayer, Thatcher, D. D. The State. An Oration before 
 the Rhode Island Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, at 
 Brown University, Sept. 27, 1862. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Providence. Sidneij S. liider. 1862. 
 
 Thomson, Otis. A funeral oration, delivered in the Chapel 
 of Rhode Island College, on Wednesday, March 29, 1797, 
 occasioned by the death of Mr. Eliab Kingman, a member 
 of the Junior Class. By Otis Thomson, classmate of the 
 deceased. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Carter ^ WilJdnson. 1797. 
 
 Thompson, Otis, A. B. An Oration urging the necessity 
 of Religion, as the only permanent basis of civil govern- 
 ment. Pronounced at the Commencement of Rhode 
 Island College, September 5, 1798. Published at the 
 request of the Students. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Carter jf Wilkinson. 1798. 
 
 TovvNSEND, Sheaiuashab B. Pastor of the Churcli in 
 Sherburne, Mass. An Oration on the Aids of Genius ;
 
 54 DIISI.IOGRAFHY 01' 
 
 Brown University. Books relating to. 
 
 delivered at Pi'ovidence, Sept. 3, 1822, before the United 
 Brothers' Society of Brown University. 
 
 8vo. pp. 21. Providence. Brown <f- Danforth. 1822. 
 
 Wayland, Francis, D. D. President of Brown University. 
 A Discourse on the Pliilosopliy of Analogy, delivered 
 before the Phi Beta Kappa Society, of Rhode Island, Sep- 
 tember 7, 1831. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. ' Boston. Hilliard, Gray <|- Co. 1831. 
 
 Webb, Conrad, A. B. Union considered as the only safety 
 of the United States. An Oration, together with the val- 
 edictory address, pronounced at the Commencement of 
 Rhode Island College, September 5, 179S. Published by 
 request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1798. 
 
 Wheaton, Henry. The Progress and Prospects of Ger- 
 many ; a Discourse before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of 
 Brown University, at Providence, R. I., Sept. 1, 1847. 
 
 8vo. pp. 54. Boston. Little if Brown. 1847. 
 
 WiNSOR, William, A. B. The Poetic Art ; a Poem deliv- 
 ered before the United Brothers' Society, of Brown 
 University, on their Anniversary, Sept. 3, 1811. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Jones tf- Wlieelcr. 1812. 
 
 WniTMAM, Benjamin, Jun. The Heroes of the North ; or 
 the Battles of Lake Erie and Champlain. Two Poems. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Boston. 1816. 
 
 With two engravings representing the Battles. These Poems were delivered 
 at Anniversaries of Brown University. 
 
 Benevolentissimo ac eximia virtute, doctrinaque util- 
 
 issima prtcdito, viro, Stephano Hopkins, Armgero, Collegii 
 hujusce, intra Colonize Insuhe Rhodiensis Fines, Cancellario ; 
 Admodum Reverendo aeque ac Honorando Jacobo Man- 
 ning, Prassidi, omnibus Artibus liberalibus, Scientiisque, 
 et Pietato Pnusigni induto, cujus sub moJeramine sequentia 
 philosophemata sunt defendenda ; Totis Guratoribus et Sociis 
 eriiditissimis, hujusce Academi:e Observantissimus ; Doctis- 
 simo paritcrque dignissimo Davidi lloell, ejusdem Seminaiii
 
 RHOUK ISLAM). i)0 
 
 Huonv University. Books relating to. 
 
 Tutoi-i ; Dcnique, omnibus desiderio Scienti;u aftiatis uhi- 
 
 ciuique in Terranim Orbe, tarn Ecclesiaruin Pastoribus 
 
 quam Reipubliciu bene nieritis, pnvcipue nostro Collegio 
 
 Faventibus ; 
 
 Tlieses hasce (Numine fausto) Juvenes, in Artibas initiati, 
 
 defensuri, Joseplius Belton, Carolus Thompson, Josephus 
 
 Eaton, Jacobus IMitchol Vavnum, Gulielmus Rogers, 
 
 Gulielnuis Williams, Richardus Stites.. Sumina Obser- 
 
 vantia. Apud Novum — Portnm, ex Typis Solomonis 
 
 Southwick. 17(59. 
 
 Tlie above, with Latin Tlieses on Gramni.ar, Rhetoric, Logic, Mathematic, 
 Physics, Theology, Ethics, Political Economy, &c., was published in a 
 largo sheet form, for the first commencement of the College held at 
 Warren, Sept. 7, ITG'J. This practice was continued from year to year, 
 until 1812, when tlie jiamphlet took the place of the sheet form. After 
 1817, the publication of the Latin Theses for Commeuceinent occasions, 
 was discontinued altogether. 
 
 Brown University. Order of Exercises and Theses for 
 
 Commencement, September 2, 1812. 
 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence. Jones .J- Wheeler. 1812. 
 
 Ibid. September 1, 1813. 
 
 8vo. pp. 2l3. Providence. Mann jj- Co. 1813. 
 
 Ibid. September 7, 1814. 
 
 Svo. pp. 29. Providence. 3Iiller, Guddard ^ Mann. 1814. 
 
 Ibid. September 6, 1815. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. P rovidence. Brown if- Wilson. 1815. 
 
 Ibid. September, 181G. (Order of exercises wanting.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. {Providence.'] 1816. 
 
 Ibid. Sejitember 3, 1817. 
 
 Svo. pp. 20. Providence. Wm. G. Goddard. 1817. 
 
 The publication of these Theses for Commencement was discontinued from 
 this time. 
 
 A Letter to the Corporation of Brown University, 
 
 suggesting certain improvements in its Academical System. 
 " Quod opus sit benigne prai'beatur. Ter.''^ 
 
 Svo. pp. 20. 1815. 
 
 Signed Alumnus Brunensis, and dated August 18, 1815.
 
 56 BIBLIOGUAPIIY OF 
 
 Brown University. Books relating to. 
 
 An Expositor of certain newspaper publications relative to 
 
 the affairs of Brown University, August, 18*2(j. 
 8vo. pp. lo. Providence. 182G. 
 
 An anonymous publication, signed X Y Z. 
 
 A true and candid statement of facts, relative to the 
 
 late affairs and proceedings of the government of Brown 
 University. " Stat nominis umbra." 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. New Haven, Conn. January. 1826. 
 
 An anonymous publication, iviittcn, it is said, by the Kcv. .Tolin IlolroyJ, of 
 the Class of 1802. This pamplik't had nuirh to ilo with the icnioviil of 
 President Messer. 
 
 — Sketch of the History of Brown University. Pub- 
 lished in the 7th number of the Brunonian, 1830. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. 1880. 
 
 Annual Report of the Faculty of Bro\^n University 
 
 to the Corporation of that Institution, made Sejit. 3, 1829. 
 Signed F. Wayland, .Jun., President. Published by order 
 of the Corporation. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. H. U. Broion. 1829. 
 
 Annual Exhibition of the University Grammar 
 
 School, at Manning Hall, July 15, 1853, commencing at 
 10 o'clock, A. M. ^ 
 
 12mo. pp. 4. Providence. J. Alhro'n Print. 1853. 
 
 Dedication of the New Chapel of Brown University, 
 
 Wednesday, February 4th, 1835. Being the Order of 
 Exercises, with an original Ode by Albert G. Greene, Esq. 
 
 The Brunonian. Edited by Students of Brown University. 
 
 " Haec olim meminisse juvabit." 
 
 8vo. pp. 368. Providence. M. H. Broivn. 1831. 
 
 Only 12 numbers of this periodical were published. The first is dated July 
 1829, and the last March, 1831. 
 
 The Brown Paper. Brown University. Vol. 1. Nos. 1-7. 
 
 Folio. " 1857-63. 
 
 This paper is published from year to year during the month of November. It 
 gives a list of members of the secret literary and religious societies in the 
 College, together with spicy editorials, and intbrinalion pertaining to the 
 general condition of the T'oivorsily.
 
 RHODE ISLAM). 67 
 
 Browx University. Books ix'latini; to. 
 
 BuRGES AXD Waylani). Article from the Providence Journiil 
 of September 10, 1830, in reference to the resignation of 
 Tristam Burges as Professor of Oratory and Belles Lett res 
 in Brown University. 
 
 Browx University. Historical Sketch of. Reprinted from 
 the Rhode Island Schoolmaster for March, 1858. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. 
 
 ■ Its Origin, Progress and present condition. Pub- 
 lished in Providence Journal, September 2, 1857. 
 
 Historical Sketch of the Library of Brown Univer- 
 
 sity, with regulations. (From the University Quarterly, 
 April, 1801.) 
 8vo. pp. 20. New Haven. Tidtle, 3IooreJiouse ,j- Taylor. 18(U. 
 
 A Sketch of the History and present organization 
 
 of Published by the Executive Board. (With a fine steel 
 
 engra\ing of the Univei'sity.) 
 8vo. ])p. 15. Frovidcnce. Knowles, Antlmiuj Sf Co. 18G1. 
 
 List of contributors to the Funds collected in Eng- 
 
 hind and Ireland in 1767-69, by Rev. ^Morgan Edwards, 
 A. ^L, " for founding and endowing a College in the 
 Colony of Rhode Island." 
 
 Small 4to. 
 
 The preliminary matter printud. The signatures are all original. The total 
 amount subscribed was .£8'J1,11, u3-4 sterling. 
 
 An exact list of Benefactions, etc., to Rhode Island 
 
 College, collected and got subscribed in North Carolina and 
 Georgia, by the Rev. Hezekiah Smith, 1769-70. 
 
 The list is in Mr. Smith's band writing. The total amount of subscriptions 
 is given as £3,710,17,0, South Carolina currency. 
 
 — '■ Report to the Corporation of Brown University on 
 
 changes in the system of Collegiate Education. Read 
 March 28, 1850. 
 
 8vo. pp. 70. Frovidciice. Cfeori/e M. Whitney. 1850. 
 
 The Committee which made this report consisted of the following ; Francis 
 W.iyland, D. D., President ; IJobert E. Pattison, D. D.; Rarnas Sears, I). 
 P.; Zaehariah Allen ; Kufus Kabcock ; Samuel lioyd Tobey, M. D.; 
 William Hague, D. \i.\ Nathan IJishop ; Alva Woods, D. P.; John 
 Kingsburv and S.amucl 0. Arnold.
 
 •■>» lilBLIOCKAPIIY OF 
 
 Brown' University. Books relatino- to. 
 
 Keport of the Committee of the Coj'poration of 
 
 Brown University, appointed to raise a fund of one hundred 
 and tvventy-five thousand dollars. 
 
 8vo. pp. 111. Providence. Knowles, Anthony cj' Co. 1851. 
 
 liight of a Legislature to grant a perpetual exemp- 
 tion from taxation. A Report presented in the Rhode 
 Island Senate, August 2G, 18G2. By the Hon. Elisha R. 
 Potter, of South Kingstown, recommending the Legislature 
 to amend the charter of Brown University by repealing 
 so much thereof as exempts the professors from taxation. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Alfred Antlion//. 1862. 
 
 Act of Congress o-rantino; lands for the establishing 
 
 of Agricultural Colleges ; with the Resolutions passed by 
 the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island accept- 
 ing tliese lands, and assigning the same to Brown University ; 
 also a resolution providing for State Scholarships in that 
 University. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 18G3. 
 
 Circular of Horace T. Love, Agent of Brown Uni- 
 versity, in regard to the disposal of the Lands in Kansas 
 granted to that Institution. Dated April 1, 1863. Certi- 
 fied to Barnes Sears, President, Samuel Boyd Tobey, 
 Chancellor of the University. 
 
 Quarto, pp. 2. 
 
 Jewett, Professor Charles C. Preflice to the Catalogue 
 
 of the Library of Brown University, with the Laws of 
 
 the Library. 
 8vo. pp. 26. Providence. 1843. 
 
 Facts and Considerations relative to duties on Books ; 
 
 addressed to the Library Committee of Brown University. 
 By C. C. Jewett, Librarian. Printed by order of the 
 Committee. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. - Providence. 1843. 
 
 Proceedings of the Corporation and of the Alumni 
 
 of Brown University, in reference to the resignation of 
 President Wayland, and the Induction of President Sears. 
 
 8vo. ])p. 23. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <f- Co. 1836.
 
 lUIODE ISLAM). 69 
 
 BuowN University. Books relating to. 
 
 Extracts from the report of Prof. C. C. Jcwctt, 
 
 relative to purchases made by him for the Library of Brown 
 University, during his visit to Eurojje in 1843-4G. Pub- 
 lished in the Providence Journal, September 2(3, 184G. 
 
 Guild, Reuden A., A. M. Librarian of Brown University. 
 
 Library of Brown University, with an engraving. 
 8vo. pp. 12. From the Librarians 3Ianual. 1858. 
 
 The Librarian's Manual ; a Treatise on Bibliography, 
 
 to which is added Sketches of Public Libraries. 
 
 4to. pp. X. and 304. Ncio York. C. B. Norton. 1858. 
 
 The second part contains a history of the Library of Brown University, witli 
 an engraving, and a view of Kedwood Library, Newport. 
 
 NoRTOX, William A. and John A. Porter. Circular of, in 
 reference to their difficulties with President Wayland and 
 tlie Executive Board of Brown University, dated, 
 
 4to. pp. 3. Providence. Feb. 18. 1802. 
 
 Songs of Alpha Delta Phi. Issued on tlie twenty-seventh 
 year of the Fraternity. 
 
 12mo. pp. 36. New York. 1859. 
 
 A cliapter of tliis Society is connected with Brown University. 
 
 C.VTALOGUE OF BooKS belonging to the Library of Rhode 
 Island College. 
 
 12mo. pp. 38. Providence. J. Carter. 1793. 
 
 CATALOGUE OF BooKS in Brown University. 
 
 8vo. pp. 01. Providence. Walter R. Banforth. 1820. 
 
 Catalogue of the Library of the Rev. W. Richards, L. L. 
 
 D., of Lynn, England, bequeathed to Brown University 
 
 in the year 1818. Manuscript folio. 
 
 A Catalogue of the Library of Brown University, in 
 
 Providence, Rhode Island. With an Index of Subjects. 
 
 8vo. ])p. 580. Providence. 1843. 
 
 This excellent Catalognc was prepared by Professor Cliarles C. Jewett, who 
 was tlie Librarian of the InstitnfiDn from 1S42 to 1818. It contains a 
 liistory of the Library to 1843, and the Rules and Regulations of the 
 Library Committee.
 
 60 lillil.IOGKAPHY OF 
 
 Brown University. Books relating to. 
 
 Catalogue of the Books in the Library of the Philerme- 
 nian Society, together with the names of its members ; 
 Brown University. 
 
 16mo. pp. 16. Providence. Jones .f Wheeler, 1810. 
 
 Ibid. 12rao. pp. 22. Providence. Miller jf- Hiitchens. 1817. 
 Catalogue or the Library of Members of the Philerme- 
 
 nian Society. Founded A. D., 1794. 
 12mo. pp. 46. Boston. W. S. Pamrell. 1838. 
 
 Ibid. 12mo. pp. 55. Boston. J. Putnam. 1841. 
 
 Ibid. 12mo. pp. 60. Boston. S. N. Dickinson. 1844. 
 
 Triennial Catalogue of the Library and the Members of 
 
 the Philermenian Society in Brown University. Founded 
 
 A. D., 1794. 
 8vo. pp. 92. Providence. 1849. 
 
 A Catalogue of the .Library of tlie United Brotliers' 
 
 Society of Brown University, witli the names of members. 
 
 Founded A. D., 1806. 
 12mo. pp. 40. Providence. Knowles, Vose if- Co. 1837. 
 
 Ibid. 12mo. pp. 51. Providence. Knowles ^- Vose. 1839. 
 Ibid. 12mo. pp. 59. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1841. 
 Triennial Catalogue of the United Brothers' Society of 
 
 Brown University. Instituted A. D., 1806. 
 8vo. pp. 64. Providence. 1848. 
 
 Ibid. 8vo. pp. 84. Providence. A. C. Greene. 1853. 
 
 Catalogus eorum qui in Collegio Rhod. Ins. et Prov. Phmt. 
 
 Nov. Anglorum, ab anno 1769 ad annum 1775, ahcujus 
 
 Gradus Laurea donati sunt. 
 Small folio sheet. Providence. Typis Johannis Carter. 1775. 
 
 The first Triennial Catalogue, so-calleil, publislieil in RlioJe IslanJ. 
 
 Ibid, ad annuin 1786. 
 
 Ibid, ad annum 1789. Typis Bennett Wheeler. 1789. 
 
 Ibid, ad annum 1795. 
 
 Large I'olio sheet. Prov. Typis Carter et Wilkinson 1795. 
 
 Tliis was the last of the sheet Triennials.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. "^ 
 
 Brown University. Books relating to. 
 
 CI^^LOGUS eorum qui in Collcgio Rhodia3 Insula' quod est 
 Providentia.. ab anno MDCCLXIX ad annum MDCC- 
 XCVIII, Alicujus Gradus Laurea donati sunt. 
 
 12mo. pp. 22. Providence. Carter ct Wilkinson. 1798. 
 
 Ibid, ad annum MDCCC^^ . 
 
 12mo, pp. 2i. Providence. Typis Johannis Carter. lbO-4. 
 
 Catalogus eorum qui in Universitate Brownense q^^^st Prov- 
 idential, ab anno MDCCLXIX ad annum MDCCCXIII, 
 alicujus Gradus Laurea donati sunt. 
 
 12mo. lip. 28. Providence. Typis Johannis Carter. 1808. 
 
 Ibid, ad annum MDCCCXI. 
 
 12mo. pp. 31. Providence. Printed by John Carter. 1811. 
 Ibid, ad annum MDCCCXIV. 
 
 l-2mo. pp. 36. Providence. Brown cf- Wilson Printers. 1814. 
 
 Catalogus Pr.esidum et Sociorum, cum Professoribus, Tuto- 
 
 ribus, et Omnibus, qui in Universitate Brunensi, Provi- 
 
 dentiffi, in Republica Insula Rhodiensis, alicujus Gradus 
 
 Laurea exornati fuerunt. 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. N. Mann ^ Co. 1815. 
 
 Tins catalogue is deaicatea to the Rev. Dr. Messer, President of the Univer 
 
 sity, by the editor, J. L. Blake, author of the well known Biographical 
 
 Dictionary. 
 
 Catalogus Universit-^tis Brownensis. MDCCCXVII. ^ 
 Svo. pp. 23. Providence. Hugh H. Brmvn. 1817. 
 
 Ibid. MDCCCXX. 
 
 8vo. pp. 25. Providence. Brown <f Danforth. 1«2U. 
 
 Ibid. MDCCCXXII. 
 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. Broivn <f- Danforth. 1V,J,6. 
 
 Catalogus Senatus Academici, eorum qui munero et officia 
 aesserunt, quique alicujus gradus laurea donati sunt in 
 Universitate Brownensi, Providentia, in Republica InsuL-e 
 
 Rhodiensis. 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providencice. Typis H. H. Brown. 18^7. 
 
 Ibid. Svo. pp. 30. Providentia:. Typis H. H. Broivn. 1830.
 
 hS miSI lOGIJAPllY OF 
 
 Bruwx Uni\ eusity. Books relatino; to. 
 
 Catalogus Sexatus Academici, eorum dui muuera ct officia 
 gesserunt, quiquo alicujus gradus laurea donati sunt, in 
 Universitate Brunensi, Providenti.T, in Eepiiblica Insula? 
 Rhodiensis. 
 
 8vo. pp. 51. Bostonice. Button et Wentworth. 1836. 
 
 This edition of tlie triennial catalogue was [irepared with great care, by the 
 Hon. Judge Jletcalf, of Boston, for many years a member of the Board 
 of Fellows. 
 
 Ibid. 8vo. pp. 58. Boslonia;. Dullon et Wentworth. 1842. 
 
 Ibid. 8vo. pp. 63. Bostonue. Freeman et Bolles. 1846. 
 
 Ibid. 8vo. pp. 74. Prov. Knowles, AntJiony et Sociis. 1852. 
 
 Ibid. 8vo. pp. 78.. Prov. Knowles, Anthony et Sociis. 1858. 
 
 Ibid. 8vo. pp. 81. Prov. Knoides, Anthony ct Sociis. 1860. 
 
 ExHiBiTiox of Rhode Island College and Bi-own University. 
 Sophomore, .luuior and Senior. Order of Exercises as 
 follows : 
 
 April 2), 1803; Aug. 24, 1803; April 18, 1814; Aug. 22, 1801; Aug. 21, 
 1805; April 2.3,1808; Aug. 20, 1806; Dec. 31, 1806; Aug. 19. 1807; 
 Dec. 30, 1807 ; April 19, 1808 ; April 18, 1809 ; April 16, 1811 ; Aug. 18, 
 1813; Dec. 29, 1813 ; Dec. 28, 1814; April 20, 1815; Dec. 27, 1815: 
 Aug 21, 1816; Aug. 20, 1817; Aug. 19, 1818; Dec. 30, 1818; April 21, 
 1819; Dec. 20,1819; April 19,1820; Dec 24, 1821; Dec. 24, 1822; 
 April 23, 1823; Aug. 20,1823; Aug. 18, 1824; Dec. 29, 1824; Dec. 28, 
 1825; April 18, 1826 ; May 8, 1829; May 8, 1830; Dec. 31, 1830 ; Uny 
 7, 1831 ; Dec. 5, 1855 ; July 16, 1836 ; Dec. 3, 1836 ; March 25, 1837 ; 
 Dec. 2, 1837; March 24, 1838; Dec. 1, 1838 ; June 27, 1840; Nov. 28, 
 1840 ; March 20, 1841 ; March 19, 1842 ; March 25, 1843 ; Dec. 2, 1843 ; 
 Slarch 25, 1845 ; Nov. 29, 1845 ; March 21, 1846 ; March 20, 1847 ; March 
 18, 1848; Dec. 2, 1848; March 24, 1849 ; March 23, 1850; Nov. 23, 18.50 ; 
 May 24, 1851 ; Nov. 22, 1851 ; May 22, 1852; Nov. 20, 1852 ; May 21, 
 1853; Nov. 19, 1853; May 13, 18.54; Nov. 2-5, 1854; May 12,1855; 
 Nov. 24, 1855 ; May 3, 1850 ; Nov. 22, 1856; May 2, 1857 ; Blay 1, 1758 ; 
 April 30, 1859; April 28, 1860; April 27, 1861; April 26, 1862; April 
 25, 1863. 
 
 BiiowN UNIVERSITY. Class of 1858. Exercises of Class 
 
 Day, June 10, 1858. 
 
 Ibid. Class of 1859, June 9, 1859. 
 
 Ibid. Class of 1800, June 14, 1860. 
 
 Ibid. Class of 1861, June 13, 1861. 
 
 Ibid. Class of 1862, Jiuie 12, 1862.
 
 HIIODK ISLAND. 63 
 
 Brown University. Hooks relating to. 
 
 "Class Day" was introduced into Brown University in 1858, since wliicli 
 time it has been regularly observed. 
 
 Catalogue of the Officeks and Students of Brown Uni- 
 versity, Providence, Rhode Island, April 1, 1804. 
 
 Tbis is the first annual catalogue of the College ever published. It consists 
 
 of a single folio sheet, printed on one side. The officers are 
 
 The Hon. Jabez Brown, L. L. D., Chancellor. 
 
 The Kev. Asa Jlesscr. A. M., President. 
 
 The Hon. David Howell, L. L. D , Professor of Law. 
 
 Calvin Park. A. M., Professor of the Learned Languages. 
 
 Ferdinand Ellis, A. B., John KeeJ, A. B., Tutors. 
 Catalogue of the Students of Brown University, A])ril 1, 
 
 1808. 
 
 Folio sheet. Also the sume. April 1, 1807. 
 
 These two catalogues omit the names of the oflicers of the University. 
 
 Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Brown Univer- 
 sity. 1808 to 1823 inclusive. 
 
 In 1807, and thence onward to 1823, inclusive, the catalogue was published in 
 a larger folio sheet than formerly, and during the month of October in- 
 stead of April. In 1820 it was also published in its present pamphlet 
 form. 
 
 Annu.vl Cat.vlogues of the Officers and Students of Brown 
 University, for the years 1820 to 1863. 
 
 Octavo, from 1820 to 1835, inclusive. 
 
 Duodecimo, from 1835 to 1847, inclusive. 
 
 Octavo, from 1848 to 1863, inclusive. 
 
 The first annual Catalogue of the College was published in a sheet form in 
 the year 1805. The first in a pamphlet form was published in 1820 as 
 above. The Catalogue for 1821 contains the Order of Exercises for the 
 Senior Exhibition, Monday, Dec. 2-t. 
 
 A Catalogue of the Officers and Students in Brown Univer- 
 sity, 1842-43. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. 1842. 
 
 This edition of the annual catalogue was published by the Students who dis- 
 liked the cheap looking duodecimo style of the "regular edition." 
 
 A Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Brown Uni- 
 versity, 1850-51. 
 Bvo. pp. 40. Providence. John F. Moore. 1850. 
 
 Ibid. Second edition. 
 8vo. pp. 42. Providence. John F. Moore. 1851.
 
 ^'■i BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Bkown University. Books relating to. 
 
 A Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Brown Univer- 
 sity, 1852-54. First Term. 
 
 12mo. pp. 47. Providence. A. C. Greene. 1852. 
 
 Ibid. Second edition. 
 
 8vo. pp. 47. Providence. Knowles, Anthony c)' Co. 1852. 
 
 A Catalogue of the Officers and Students of the Sophomore 
 Class in Brown Universit}^ 1845-46. Second edition. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. • Providence. 1845. 
 
 The publicatioD of this singular document was tlie source of much merriment 
 to the Students. The following at the end is a sutficient explanation of 
 the reasons which perhaps led to its preparation : "Tlie catalogue of the 
 remaining classes is confidently expected at some time previous to the 
 next Fourth of July." 
 
 Catalogue of the Delta Phi Society, [connected with Brown 
 
 University.] 12mo. pp. 39. Providence. 1845. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 55. New York. 1851. 
 
 Catalogue of the Psi Upsiion Society. 
 
 12mo. pp. 18. 1842. 
 
 The same. 12ino. pp. 37. New Yorh. 1844. ' 
 
 Tiie same. 12mo. pp. 49. New York. 1847. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 72. New Haven. 1849. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 115. Neio York. 1852. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 144. New York. '[^•bb. 
 
 A chapter of this Society is connected with Brown University. 
 Catalogue of the Alpha Delta Phi Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 44. Cambridge. 1851. 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 126. Boston. 1856. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 129. Providence. 1S57. 
 
 A chapter of this Society is connected with Brown Universitv. 
 Catalogue of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. New Jfaven. 1851. 
 
 The same. 8vo pp. 90. Neiv Haven. 1855. 
 
 The Upsiion chapter of this Society is connected with Brown University. 
 Catalogue of the Fraternity of Q B K, Alpha of Rhode 
 
 Island. Brown University. Providence, 1830. 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1889.
 
 uiiopi: isi.ANJ). Co 
 
 IJiiDWN Univkksitv. Books relating to. 
 
 'riie same for tlic year 1843. 
 
 <Sv(). pp. IG. Providence. Knowles tf Vose. 1843. 
 
 Tlic same for the year 1850. 
 
 Svo. pp. 24. Providence. John F. 3Ioore. 1850. 
 
 The same for tlie year 1862. 
 
 8vo. pp. 2"!. Providence. Knowles, Anthony .)'• Co. 1862. 
 
 CoMMEXCEMEXTS of Rliode Island College and Brown Univer- 
 sity. Order of Exercises for 1795, and from that year to 
 the present time. 
 
 These were at first printed on a single small folio sheet, but in 1822 tlie pres- 
 ent folded octavo slieet was substituted therefor. No order of exercises 
 in a printed form has been found of any earlier date than 179o. 
 
 Cii A RTER. The Charter of Rhode Island College, granted 1764. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Nezvport. Printed hy Samuel Hall. London. 
 
 Reprinted for Blythe <?■ beaver, No. 87 Cornhill. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 12. Prov. J. Carter 1803. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 15. Prov. H. H. Brown. 1884. 
 
 Laws of Rhode Island College. Copied from theP resi- 
 dent's copy, by Enoch Pond, of Wrentham, Mass. Dated 
 on the cover March 12, 1774. 
 
 Note at the end. " Having perused the above, I find tliem to correspond to 
 tlie copy." James Manning, President. Mr. Pond graduated in 177". 
 
 The Laws of Riiode Island Collefre, in the oriffinal 
 
 handwriting of James Manning, President. 
 
 At the end of these laws is the following : Tlie subscribers liaring been ap" 
 pointed a Committee to form a digest of L.aws for this Institution, have 
 agreed to the foregoing, and do report them accordingly, this 22d day of 
 February, 1783. James Manhixo, Jabez Brown, Nicholas Hkown, 
 David Howell. 
 
 The Laws of Rhode Island College, enacted hy the 
 
 Fellows and Trnstees. 
 
 ]2mo. pp. 35. Providence. J. Carter. 1793. 
 
 Supplement to the Laws of Rhode Island College. 
 
 12mo. pp. 7. Providence. 1793.
 
 (36 BIHI.IOOKAPHY OK 
 
 Bkown University. Books relatiiifi; to. 
 
 The Laws of Rhode Island College, enacted by the 
 
 Fellows and Trustees. 
 
 8vo. pp. 2tt. Providence. J. Carter. 1803. 
 
 • Supplement to the Laws of Rhode Island College. 
 
 8vo. pp. 7. Providence. J. Carter. 1803. 
 
 The Laws of Brown University, enacted January 
 
 23, 1823. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Brown <)' Banforth. 1823. 
 
 The same. Enacted March, 1827. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. W. R. Danforth. 1827. 
 
 ■ The same. Revised edition, 1835. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1835. 
 
 The same. Enacted August 1, 1850. 
 
 8vo. pp. 25. Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1850. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 27. Prov. A. C. Greene. 1861. 
 
 The same. 8vo. pp. 24. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1856. 
 
 BuLKLEY, Rev. John, A. M. An impartial account of a late 
 debate at Lyme, in the Colony of Connecticut, &c., with 
 some account of the rise of the Antipedo-Baptist Persua- 
 sion. In which is added, a narrative of one lately converted 
 from dreadful errors by another hand. 
 
 16mo. pp. 199. New London. T. Greene. 1729. 
 
 This volume contains some reniiirks on llie Tlieological tenets of Mrs. 
 Hutchinson, Samuel Gorton, and Roger Williams. 
 
 BuRGES, Tristam, A. M. The Spirit of Independence: An 
 Oration, delivered before the Providence Association of 
 the Mechanics and Manufacturers, at their annual election, 
 April 14, 1800. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providence. B. Wlieeler. 1800. 
 
 Liberty, Glory, Union ; or, American Independence. 
 
 A Fourth of July Oration. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. R. I. American Office. 1810. 
 
 Address to the Rhode Island Society for the Encour-
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 67 
 
 agement of Domestic Industry, delivered at Pavvtuxet, 
 
 October 17, 1821. 
 8vo pp. 29. Providence. Miller tf. Hufchens. 1822. 
 Address to the Landholders and Farmers of Newport 
 
 County, delivered at a meeting of the friends of Messrs. 
 
 Pearce and Burges, liolden at Rowland's Ferry Bridge, 
 
 August 7, 1829. Third edition. 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. Daily Advertiser. 1829. 
 
 Remarks of, at the celebration of the Fourth of 
 
 July in Clayville, R. I., in reply to a sentiment expressed 
 at the dinner given on that occasion. Furnished at the 
 solicitation of the citizens of Clayville and vicinity, and 
 published at their request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. Daily Advertiser Office. 1829. 
 
 An Oration pronounced before the citizens of Provi- 
 dence, on the Fourth of July, 1831. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. W. Marshall ^ Co. 1831. 
 
 A Statement of some leading principles adopted by 
 
 General Jackson, and of the effects of these principles and 
 measures on the union, prosperity and constitution of the 
 American people. An address to the citizens of Rhode 
 Island, in answer to their call on the delegation of this 
 State in Congress. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Wm. Marshall ^'- Co. 1832. 
 
 A Brief Sketch of the remarks delivered at East 
 
 Greenwich at a Convention of National Republicans, on 
 the 23d August, 1832. 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Win. Marshall <|- Co. 1832. 
 
 Reasons why the Hon. Elisha R. Potter should not 
 
 be a Senator in Congress. By one of the people. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. ? Providence. 1834. 
 
 This i)ainphlet was attributed to Tristam Burges. 
 
 Address before the Rhode Island Peace Society, 
 
 June 29, 1819. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1849. 
 
 Speech of, delivered at a meeting of his fellow citi-
 
 68 lilULIOGUArHY OF 
 
 zens, in tlie Town House in Providence, on Friday evening, 
 iMarch 3, 1835. 
 Svo. pp. IG. [Providence.'] 1835. 
 
 Ilemarks sent to the people who celebrated tlie 4tli 
 
 of July, 1835, at Woonsocket Falls. 
 Svo. pp. 16. Woon^ochet Falls. Sherman cf Wilder. 1835. 
 
 A Brief of the remarks made before tlie Committee 
 
 on Railways and Canals, on the petition of the Seekonk 
 Branch Railroad Company. 
 
 Svo. pp, 7. jS^o place or date. 
 
 Battle of Lake Erie ; with notices of Commodore 
 
 Elliott's conduct in that engagement. 
 12mo. pp. XV. and 117. Phila. W. Marshall j)- Co. 1839. 
 
 The same. 
 
 12mo. pp. XV. and 132. Providence. Brown j|' Cady. 1839. 
 Report from the Select Committee of the House of 
 
 Representatives of the U. S., to wliicli was referred the 
 memorial of the officers and soldiers of tiic Rliode Island 
 Brigade, their heirs and representatives. February 25, 
 1835. (23d Congress, 2d Session.) 
 Svo. pp. 40. Report No. 128. Washington. 1835. 
 
 Tiie Plough and tiie Sickle, or Rhode Island in the 
 
 war of the revolution of 1776. 
 
 Svo. pp. 28. Prov. B. T. Albro. for the author. 1S46. 
 
 'I'liis relates to the Old State Debt. 
 
 Memoir of, with his Speeches. See Boweri, 
 
 Mr. Burges was born at Rochester, Mass., Feb. 26, 1770, and graduated at 
 Brown University in 170G, receiving tlie highest honors of his class. In 
 1799, he was admitted to practice at the bar in Rhode Island, and soon 
 rose to the head of his profession as a scholar and woUrcad lawyer. In 
 1811, he was appointed Cbief Justice of the Snpreme Court of Rhode 
 Island. In 1815, he was appointed Professor of Oratory and Belles 
 Lettres in Brown University. In liSii he v.as elected a representative to 
 Congress, and served two subsequent terras in that body. His speeches 
 which have become prominent porti ns of our literature, show the ability 
 with which he performed liisduty, and the success that attended him as a 
 debater in the national councils. He died October 13, 1853, in the 81th 
 year of his age. 
 
 BuRNYE.\T.T. The triitli exalted in ths writings ot this eminent
 
 RHODE I3I.AND. 09 
 
 and faithful ser\ant of Clirist, Jolin Burnyeatt: collected 
 into this ensuing volume as a memorial to his faithful labors 
 in and for the truth. 
 Small 4to. pp. vi and 2G4. London. Tliomas Norlhcott. 1G91. 
 
 New England's Fire Brand Quenched. Being an 
 
 answer unto a Slanderous Book, entitled George Fox digged 
 out of his Burrowes, etc. etc. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 256. London. Printed in the year 1679. 
 
 For the full title, which is very loug, see Geobge Fox, whose name precedes 
 th.at of Burnyeatt .IS the .author. 
 
 John Burnyeatt was a distinguished missionary and preacher of the Society 
 of Friends, and spent some time in Khode Isliind. George Fox saj's that 
 Burnyeatt travelled and preached in Rhode Island and other parts of 
 New England, " and had many disputes with priests and professors that 
 opposed the truth." 
 
 *BuRuiLi,, Geoege, a. B. ,An Oration, delivered before the 
 
 Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, 
 
 at their annual election, April 11, 1796. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1796. 
 
 An Oration, delivered in the Benevolent Consreo-a- 
 
 tional Meeting House, on the 4th of July, A. D. 1797, in 
 commemoration of American Independence. Ecce Spec- 
 taculum dignum. Published by request. Providence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. Carter ^ Wilkinson. 1797. 
 
 An Oration pronounced in Providence at the Fune- 
 ral Ceremony on the death of George Washington. 
 
 8vo pp. 15. Providence. John Carter. 1800. 
 
 BuRKouGHs, Peleg, V. D. M. An oration with some obser- 
 vations, pronounced at the Congregational Meeting House 
 in Tiverton, on the 22d Feb'y, 1800, at the funeral cere- 
 mony on the death of General George Washington. (With 
 
 a poem.) 
 
 8vo pp. 13 and 2. Newport. Henry Barber. 1800. 
 
 Burt, Rev. John, of Bi'istol. See Shepard's Historical Dis- 
 course, p. 17. 
 
 BuRTox, Asa, D. D. A sermon preached at the ordination of 
 the Rev. Caleb J. Tenney, to the Pastoral care of the 
 First Congregational Church of Christ, in Newport, R. I.,
 
 70 BIBLIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 Sept. 12, 1804. Charge by Rev. Dan'l Hopkins, and 
 Right-hand of Fellowship by Rev. Wm. Patten. 
 8vo. pp. 24. Netvport Mercury Office. (1804.) 
 
 Butler Hospital for the Insane, Providence, R. I. Descrip- 
 tion of. By I. Ray, M. D., Superintendent. [Journal of 
 Insanity] with a view and ground plan. 
 8vo. pp. 20. 1847. 
 
 Charter of the Butler Hospital for the Insane : pro- 
 ceedings under the same, Reports of Trustees, &c. &c. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Providence. John F. Moore. 1847. 
 
 Design for the Butler Hospital for the Insane at 
 
 Providence, Rhode Island. By Luther V. Bell. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. No date. 
 
 Report of the Board of Ti'ustees of the Butler Hos- 
 pital for the Insane, pi-esented to the corporation, at their 
 annual meeting, January, 1848. With view and plan. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. Moore ^ Choate. 1848. 
 
 Reports of the Trustees and Superintendent of the 
 
 Butler Hospital for the Insane, presented to the corpora- 
 tion, at their annual meeting, Jan. 24, 1849, together with 
 an abstract of the proceedings of the Corporation. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. John F. Moore. 1849. 
 
 Annual Reports of the Trustees and Superintendent 
 
 of the Butler Hospital, January, 1850, to January, 1864.
 
 
 t-S£^^C^L^ 
 
 f^^' ALDWELL, SAMUEL L. A sermon preached 
 
 •'^ in the First Baptist Meeting House, in Providence, 
 Sunday morning, June 9, 18G1, before the Second 
 Regiment of Rhode IsLind Vokinteers. 
 .v--^' ^ 8^'"- PP- 12. Prov. Knowles, Anthony J- Co. 1861. 
 
 C ALnwKLi,, Samukl L., D. D. Oration before the municipal 
 autlioritics and citizens of Providence, July 4, 18G1. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Knou'les, AntJiony c|- Co. 18G1. 
 
 Cahooxe, Miss Sarah. Sketch of Newport and vicinity ; 
 with notices respecting the History, Settlement and Geogra- 
 phy of Rhode Island. Illustrated with engravings. 
 
 12mo. pp. 213. New York. John S. Taylor .f Co. 1862. 
 
 Callexder, Joiix. Historical and Religious Discourse, with 
 
 affiiirs of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence 
 
 Plantations in New England in America. From the first 
 
 settlement, 1638, to the end of the first century. By John 
 
 > Caliender, A. M. Dedicated to Wm. Coddington. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14 and 120. Boston. P rinted and sold by S. Kneeland 
 and T. Green, in Queen Street. 1730. 
 
 The same. With a memoir of the author ; Biogra- 
 phical notices of some of his distinguished contemporaries ; 
 and annotations and original documents, illustrative of the 
 History of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, from 
 the first settlement to the end of the first centuiy. By 
 Romeo Elton, D. D. 
 
 8vo. pp. 270. Knowlen, Vose .f Company. Providence. 1838. 
 
 This work also fornix the fburtli volume of tlie collections of tlie Rhode 
 Island Historical Societv.
 
 I'J, BIBLIOGRAPHY OK 
 
 A Discourse occasioned by the deatli of tlie Kev. Air. 
 
 Nathaniel Clapp, Pastor of a church in Newport on Rhode 
 Island. On October 30, 1745, in the 78th year of his age. 
 
 12mo. pp. 36. N'eu'j:>ort. Printed bi/ the Widow Franklin. 1746. 
 
 John Callender was a Baptist minister in Newport, and was born iu Boston in 
 1706. His fatlier, John Callender, was the son of the Rev. Ellis Callender, 
 minister of the First Baptist Church, in Boston, from 1708 to 1726. He 
 graduated at Harvard College in 1723, and died on the 2Cth January, 1748, 
 aged 41 years. He was distinguished as a preacher as well as a writer. 
 
 Calvert, George H. Oration on the occasion of celebrating 
 the Battle of Lake Erie, delivered Sept. 10, 1853, in 
 Newport, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Boston. Mdcalf jf- Co. 1853. 
 
 Campbell. A sermon preached at Tiverton, October 1, 
 1746, by the Rev. Othniel Campbell, on his installment to 
 the pastoral office in the Ciiurch of Christ lately gathered 
 there. 
 
 12mo. pp. 29. [Newport. K. I. Widow Franklin. 1747. 
 
 Capital Punishment. Report to the General Assembly of 
 Rhode Island, of the Committee on Education, on the 
 subject of Capital Punishment. 
 
 Bvo. pp. 43. I'rovidence. Albert C. Greene. 1852. 
 
 Caswell, Alexis. A Discourse delivered before the Phi 
 Beta Kappa Society of Rhode Island, September 2, 1835. 
 Printed in the Biblical Repository. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Boston. 1836. 
 
 Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. JMeteoro- 
 
 logical Observations made at Providence, R. I., extending 
 over a period of twenty-eight years and a half, from Decem- 
 ber, 1831, to May, I860. By Alexis Caswell, D. D., 
 Professor of Natm-al Philosophy and Astronomy in Brown 
 University, Providence, Rhode Island. (Accepted for 
 publication, August, 1859.) 
 
 Quarto, pp. 179. Washington, I). C. 
 
 Caswell, Mrs. Esther Lois. Sermon on the death of. See 
 F. Wayland.
 
 KHODK ISLAND. 73 
 
 C K?f 3US of the inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, taken 
 June, 1774. Folio. The original returns. 
 
 The same arranged by John R. Bartlutt, Secretary 
 
 of Staie, and printed by order of the General Assembly. 
 
 8vo. pp. 237. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^- Co. 1858. 
 
 Census of the male inhabitants of the State of Rhode Island, 
 
 between the ages of 16 and GO years, taken in April, 1777. 
 Folio. The original returns on printed forms. 
 
 This census w.is iuteiiileJ to show the uumberof men capable of bearing arms. 
 Census of Rhode Island, abstracts taken in 1730, 1748, 1755, 
 
 1791. ISIassachusetts Historical Collections vol. vii. 
 CfiANNixG, William Ellery, D. D. A discourse delivered 
 
 at the dedication of the Unitarian Congregational Church 
 
 in Newport, Rhode Island, July 27, 1836. 
 8vo. pp. 44. Boston. S. iV. DicJcerson. 1836. 
 
 A discourse delivered at the ordination of the Rev. 
 
 Frederick A. Farley, as Pastor of the Westminster Congre- 
 gational Society, in Providence, R. I., Sept. 10, 1828. 
 
 12mo. pp. 28. Boston. Bowles ^ Dearborn. 1828. 
 
 Memoir of, with extracts from correspondence and Mss. 
 
 3 vols. 12mo. Boston. 1848. 
 
 Essay on the philosophical character of. See Hazard. 
 
 Dr. Ch-inning was born in Newport, R. I., April 7, 1780. His father, Willl.am 
 
 Clianninij, w.is an eminent lawyer of that town, and his mother was the 
 daughter of William Ellery, one of the signers of the Declaration of 
 Independence. He graduated at Harvard University in 1798, where he 
 attained the highest honors. In 1803 he became pastor of the Federal 
 Street Society in Boston. In 1812 he was appointed Dexter lecturer on 
 biblical criticism in Harvard College, but was compelled to resign the place 
 the following year, on account of ill health. His feeble constitution 
 induced him to visit Europe, and subsequently the West Indies, yet he 
 continued to ofliciate in the pulpit until 1819, when he resigned. He died 
 at Bennington, Vermont, when on a journey, October 2, 1842, aged G2 
 years. Dr. Channing's published works include a large number of religious 
 discourses ; essays on Milton, Bonaparte and Fcnclon, and a number of 
 tracts on Slavery, and the condition of the laboring classes. Several 
 edi.ions of his works have been published in Boston, Glasgow and London. 
 
 Chanxixg, Edward T. Life of William Ellory, (vol. 6, 
 Sparks' Library of i\merican Biography.) 
 
 21ino. pp. S.> to 15.1. Boston. Hillard, G-ray S^ Co. 1836.
 
 74 BIBLIOGUAPHY OF 
 
 Chapix, Rev. .E. H. The position and duties of Liberal 
 Christians. A sermon delivered at the installation of the 
 Rev. Henry Bacon, as pastor of the First Universalist 
 Society, Providence, R. I., March 17, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providence. B. Cranston <|- Co. 1842. 
 
 Chakters. a list of copies of Charters from the commissioners 
 fgr Trade and Plantations, presented to the Hon. the House 
 of Commons, in pursuance of an address to H. M. of the 
 25th of April, 1740, viz: Maryland charter, granted by 
 Charles 1, in the 8th year of his reign ; Connecticut, Cliarles 
 2d, 14th of his reign ; Rhode Island, Charles 2d, loth year 
 of his reign ; Pennsylvania, Charles 2d, Sod year of his 
 reign ; Massachusetts, William and ]\Iary, od year of their 
 reign ; Georgia charter, granted by his present Majesty, in 
 the 5th year of his reign. 
 
 Folio. London. 1741. 
 
 The Charters of the following provinces of North America, 
 viz : Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Rliode Island, Peim- 
 sylvania, Massachusetts Bay and Georgia. To which is 
 prefixed a faithful narrative of the proceedings of tlie North 
 American Colonies, in consequence of the late stamp act. 
 
 Quarto, pp. 70. London. 1766. 
 
 Charters and Legislative Documents illustrative of Rliode 
 Island History ; showing tliat the people of Rliode Island, 
 from the foundation of the State, until their constitution of 
 1842, possessed and exercised the i-ights of self-Government ; 
 and in what manner and under what form of government 
 they declared their independence, in 1776, and Ijecaine a 
 member of the confederation of the LTnited States, in 1778, 
 and adopted the constitution of the United States in 1790. 
 
 8vo. pp. 68. Providence. Knowles and Vosc. 1844. 
 
 The Charter, granted by His Majesty King Charles the 
 Second to the Governor and Company of the English 
 Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in 
 New England, in America. 
 
 Folio. ]\Ianu^cript. Dated at London. 1663.
 
 IIIIODE ISLAND. 10 
 
 The original cliarter upon parchment, framed in the office of tlie Secretary of 
 State. This cliarter is also printeil at the beginning of the second volume 
 of Public Laws of Rhode Islund. See also, under Constilution , various 
 charters connected with the adoption of that instrument in 1842. 
 
 Chastei.lux jMarquis re. Voyage de Newport a Pliiladel- 
 phie, Albany, etc. 
 
 Quarto, pp. 188. Newport, li. I. 1761. 
 
 " Dc rimprimerie Koyale de I'Kpcadre." 
 " The Marquis de Chastellux caused twenty-four copies of tliis journal to be 
 printed at a press on board one of the ships of the French squadron, at 
 Newport. It consists only of that part which forms the first volume of the 
 edition of Paris of 1785, comprising his travels in the winter of 1780-81, 
 and was printeil, he says, to avoid the trouble of making ms. copies for 
 his friends in Europe." liich. His travels which e.xist in French and 
 English, contain many interesting incidents relative to Rhode Island. 
 
 Child, Anne P. Whatchcer, a story of olden times. One of 
 sister Rhody"s collections of liistorical facts, for the amuse- 
 ment and instruction of Young People. 
 
 18mo. pp. ixandl94. Prov. Knoivles, Anthony i^^ Co. 1857. 
 
 Child, Majou John. New England's Jonas cast up at 
 London : or A Relation of the proceedings of the Court at 
 Boston in New England, against divers honest and godly 
 persons, for Petitioning for Government in the Common- 
 wealth, according to the laws of England, and for the 
 admittance of themselves and children to the sacraments in 
 their Churches ; and in case that should not be granted, 
 for leave to have Ministers and Church government accord- 
 ing to the best Reformation of Entfland and Scotland. 
 Together with a Confutation of some Reports of a fained 
 
 Miracle upon the foresaid Petition, being thrown overboard at 
 
 sea; as also a brief answer to some passages in a late Book 
 
 (entitled " Hypocrisie unmasked") set out by Mr. Winslowe, 
 
 concerning the independent churches holding communion with 
 
 the Reformed Churches. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 22. London. Printed by T. R. and E. 31. 1647. 
 
 The same, reprinted in Massachusetts Historical Col- 
 lections., '2d series, vol. ir. 
 
 The second part or " Postscript," to this p.araphlet, relates to Edward Wiuslow's 
 book against Samuel Gorton, entitled " Hypocrisie Unmasked," which see. 
 
 Cheney, Rev. Martin. A sermon delivered at the installa- 
 tion of the Rev. Lorenzo D. Johnson, as Pastor of the
 
 76 BIBLIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 Roger Williams Baptist Church Society, in Providence, 
 Oct. 25, 1827. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1827. 
 
 Childs, Mes. Hannah, [of Johnson, Rhode Island.] The 
 Life of, who long in darkness lay, will now be brought' to 
 light. 
 
 8vo, pp. 27. Providence. [1859.] 
 
 Choules, Rev. John Oveuton, of Kewport. Funeral Dis- 
 course on the Life and Character of. See Hague. 
 
 Chukch, Thomas. The Entertaining History of King Phil- 
 ip's war, which was began in the month of June, 1675. 
 And also of expeditions more lately made against the 
 common enemy, and Indian Rebels, in the Eastern part of 
 New England : With some account of the Divine Provi 
 dence towards Col. Benjamin Church, by his son Thomas 
 Church, Esq. 
 
 4to. pp. 120. . Boston. 1716. 
 
 The same. 
 
 12mo. pp. 199. Second edition, Newport. Peptinted caul sold 
 bi/ Solomon Southwick, in Queen street. 1772. 
 
 The portrait of King Pliilip, first publislicd in this edition, is fictitious, as well 
 as that of Colonel Church. The latter was evidently copied from the 
 portrait of Charles Churchill, the Englisli poet, with the addition of a 
 powder horn around his neck. 
 
 The History of Philip's war, commonly called the 
 
 great Indian war of 1675 and 1G76. Also of the French 
 and Indian wars of the Eastward, in 1689, 1690, 1692, 
 1696 and 1704. By Thomas Church, Esq., with numerous 
 notes to explain the situation of the places of battles, the 
 particular geography of the ravaged country, and the lives 
 of the principal persons engaged in those Avars. Also, an 
 appendix, containing an account of the treatment of the 
 natives by the early voyagers, the settlement of New Eng- 
 land by the forefathers, the Pequot war, narratives of 
 persons carried into captivity, anecdotes of the Indians, and 
 the most important late Indian wars to the time of the Creek 
 war. By Samuel G. Drake. Third edition, with plates. 
 
 12mo. pp. 360. With frontispiece. Boston. 1825.
 
 RHOnE 1SLAM1. ' ' 
 
 A second emission of Mr. Drake's edition was published in Hosion, in 1827, 
 and a third in 1828. In 1820, there was a reprint at Exeter, >ew Hami- 
 slure. In 1810, one at C.operstowii, New York ; in 1854, one at Hartford 
 Conn., from the press of Silas Andrus & Son. These arc duodecimos and 
 believed to be from tlie same plates as tlie edition of 1825. 
 City Bank, Providence, R. I. Proceedings of the Stock- 
 holders of, in reference to the last election of Directors, on 
 the 4th July, 1836. 
 8vo. pp. 1.3. [No imprint.] 1830. 
 
 Claggett, William. A Looking-Glass for Elder Ckirko 
 and Elder Wightman, and the church under tlieir care. 
 Wherein is fairly represented the very image of their 
 Transactions. It" being a brief but true relation of the 
 cause and prosecution of the differences between the Bap- 
 tist Church, under the pastoral care of the aforesaid Elders, 
 and John Rhodes, Capt. John Rogers, William Claggett 
 and several others that were members of the aforesaid 
 Church, with some remaiks thereon. 
 12ino. pp. -280. Printed for J. Rhodes, J. Rogers, W. Clay- 
 gett, if-c, and to be bohl by J. Rhodes, 
 Shopkeejjer in Neivport, on Rhode Island, 
 in New England. 1731. 
 
 Clap, Rev. Nathaniei,, A. M. " A broken heart acceptable 
 with God through Christ." A sermon preached at Newport, 
 March 27, 1715, on a murder committed by Jeremiah 
 Meacham. (The Prisoner being present at the meeting, 
 and addressed by the preacher,) with the dying words of 
 the criminal at the execution at Newport on Rhode Island ; 
 
 April 12, 1715. 
 
 -ia „ ; 1') Boston. 1(15. 
 
 16mo. pp. cio. 
 
 Mr Clap was a minister of the first Congregational Churdi, in Newport, nearly 
 50 years. He was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 10(58, graduated 
 at Harvard College in lO'JO, and began to preach in Newport in 1695. 
 The celebrated George Whitefield, in speaking of Mr. Clap, upon whom 
 he called, in Newport, in 1740, says, he was the most remarkable man he 
 ever beheld. " He looked like a good old puritan and gave one an idea ot 
 what stamp those old men were, who first settled New England." He 
 died Oct, 30, 1745, in the 78th year of his ago. 
 
 Clarke, Abkaiiam Lvnsex, A. M., Rector of St. John's 
 
 10
 
 78 lillil.IOGUAPIIY OF 
 
 Church, Pi-ovidence. The secrets of masonry ilkistrated 
 and explained ; in a discourse preached at South Kingstown, 
 before tlie Grand Lodge of the State of Rhode Island ; 
 convened for the installation of Washington Lodge, Sep- 
 tember 3d, A. L. 5799. 
 8vo. pp. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1799. 
 
 Clakk John. Ill Newes from New-Enaland : or a narrative 
 of New England's Persecution. Wherein is declared that 
 while old England is becoming new. New England is 
 becoming old. Also four proposals to the Honoured Par- 
 liament and Council of State, touching the vvay to jiropagate 
 the Gospel of Christ (with small charge and great safety) 
 both in old England and New. Also four conclusions 
 touching the faith and order of the Gospel of Christ as of 
 his last will and testament, confirmed and justified. By 
 John Clark, Physician, of Rhode Island in America. 
 
 4to. pp. 76. London. Printed by Henri/ Hills, living in Fleet 
 Yard, next door to the Hose and Croicn, in 
 the yeare 1652. 
 
 Tlie same. (^Mass. Hist. Coll. 1th scries, vol. 1.) 
 
 In tliis book the aiitlior introduces tlie substance of a curious tract said by 
 Prof. Elton, in his notes to Calleiicler's l^iscourse, p. 110, to have I een 
 issued tlie preceding year, called " A Brief Discourse touching New 
 England, as to the matter in hand, and to that p.art of it, sci. Kiiode 
 Island, where my residence is, together with the occasion of my going 
 out, with others from the Mathatusets Bay, and the many providential 
 occurrences that directed us thereto, and pitched us thereon." This is 
 followed by "A faithful and true relation of the persecution of Obadiali 
 Holmes, John Crandall and John Clark, merely for conscience sake 
 towards God, I13' the principal members of the church or commonwealth 
 of the Mathatusets in New England, which rules over that part of the 
 world ; wherein is shown their discourteous entertainment of strangers, 
 and liovv that spirit by which they acted, would order the wliole world if 
 either brought uniicr them, or should come in unto them. Drawn forth by 
 the aforesaid John Clark." 
 
 Dr. John Clark w,as the founder, in 104i, of the first Baptist church in 
 Newport, aud became its pastor. This was the second Baptist church in 
 America. He was sent to England in IGll with Roger Williams, as an 
 agent of the colony, in which capacity he acted for twelve years. In ICGo 
 lie procured the charter by which Khode Island was governed for nearly a 
 century, and returned to his pastoral charge in Newport, lie was elected 
 three years successively. Deputy Governor, and, although he constantly
 
 RHOnE ISLAND. 79 
 
 cxerteii himself to promote tlio civil prosperity of tlie colony, lie conlimieil 
 to labor as tlie pastor of the church referred to, until his death, whicli 
 took place on the 20tli of April 1076, in the sixty-seventh year of liis age. 
 Dr. Clark was ever distinguished for his piety and beneficence. He was 
 one of Khode Island's ablest legislators, and had the lionor of contribut- 
 ing much towards establishing the first governmentin the world that gave 
 to all, equal civil and religious liberty. 
 
 Clarke, Thomas M. Bisliop of Illiode Island. Primai-y 
 charge to tlio clergy of the Diocese of Rhode Island : 
 Printed by order of the Convention. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. G. II. Whitna/. 1855. 
 
 Oration before the municipal authorities and others 
 
 of the city of Providence, July 4, 1860. 
 8vo. pp. 32. Provideiice. Knoivles, Anlhomj ^- Co. 1860. 
 
 Address in commemoration of Washington's Birth 
 
 dav, bcf()re the First Liglit Infiintry of Providence, Feb. 
 22, 1801. 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. Cooke tf Danielson. 1861. 
 
 Cleveland, Hon. C. F. Letter to Gov. King, refusing to 
 deliver up Thomas W. Dorr. (/St'e Constitution.^ 
 
 Coal. An enquiry into the chymical character and properties 
 of that species of coal lately discovered at Rhode Island; 
 together with observations on the useful a])plication of it to 
 the arts and manufactui'cs of the Eastern States. 
 
 12mo. pp. 21. Boston. Smiling ^ Simons. 1808. 
 
 An address to the inhabitants of Rhode Island on the 
 
 subject of their coal mines. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Neiv York. J. Seymour. 1825. 
 
 CoDBETT, Thomas. The Civil Magistrate's Power in matters 
 of Religion, modestly debated, impartially stated according 
 to the Bounds and Grounds of Scripture, and answer 
 returned to those objections against the same, which seem 
 to have any weight in them. Together with a Brief answer 
 to a certain Slanderous Pamphlet, called " 111 News from 
 New England : or, A Narrative of New England's Perse- 
 cution." By John Clark of Road-Island, Physician. Bv
 
 80 UIUI.IOGKAPHY OF 
 
 Thomas Cobbett, Teacher of the Churc-li of Lime in New 
 
 England. 
 
 4to. pp. xii. 103, 2fl part iv. and 52. London. Printed hy W. 
 
 Wilson for Philemon Stephens, at the Gilded Si<jn in 
 
 St. PauVs Churchyard. 1653. 
 
 Deilicated to the Right Hon. Ohver Cromwell, Captiiiii General of all the 
 Forces of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Grace, 
 Mercy and Peace be mnltiplied. 
 
 This Treatise concerning tlie Christian Magistrate's Power, and the 
 exerting thereof in and about matters of religion, written with much zeal 
 and judgment by Mr. Cobbett of New England, I doe allow to be printed, 
 as being very profitable for these times. February 7th, 1G.52. Ohailiiili 
 Sedi/wick, 
 
 CoDDixGTos, William. A demonstration of True Love itnto 
 yon the Rulers of the Colony of the Massachusetts in New 
 England ; shewing to you that are now in authority, the 
 unjust Paths that your Predecessors walked in, and of the 
 Lord's Dealings with them in his severe judgments, for 
 persecuting his Saints and Children. Which may be a 
 warning unto you, that you walk not in the same steps, 
 lest you come under the same condemnation. Written by 
 one who was once in authority with them ; but always 
 testified against their persecuting Spirit, who am called 
 William Coddington of Rhode Island. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 20. Printed in the year 1G74. 
 
 Five letters from, to John Winthrop and John Win- 
 
 throp, Jun.,.1610to 1648, written from Newport, R. I. — 
 Also, the case of William Coddington vs. William Dyre. 
 
 Winthroj) Papers, in 3fass. Hist. Coll. 4 series, Vol. VI. 
 
 Letters from, see Besse, History of the Quakers. 
 
 Coddington was a native of Lincolnshire, England, and came to Massachusetts 
 in 1G20, as one of the magistrates. He removed to Rhode Island in 1037. 
 The following year we find his name first among those who agreed to 
 incorporate themselves into a "bodie politic," on Rliode Island. He w.as 
 chosen judge or chief ruler of the colony at Newport, which elected him 
 Governor, until that colonj' was incorporated with that of Providefce 
 Plantations in 1647. Under this patent lie was again elected Governor in 
 1074 and 1675. Gov. Coddington early embraced tli.e sentiments of the 
 Society of Friends, which he continued to hold till his de.ath. He .apiiears 
 to have enjoyed a high reputation, and was ever active in promoting the 
 welfare of the colony which lie had assisted in Ibuiiding. He was a w-irm
 
 UUOIH: ISLAM). SI 
 
 aavocato of liberty of conscience, as was shown l.y Lis acts, an.l which 
 
 may be seen in his writings. 
 CoiT, Thom.vs W., D. D., Rector of Trinity Church, New 
 
 R32li?llc. Puritanism, or a churchman's defence against Its 
 
 aspsrslons by an appeal to Its own history, &c. 
 12mo. pp. 52 S. New York. D. AppJeton # Co. 1845. 
 
 This book contains miny facts relating to the settlement of Rliode IslanJ, 
 
 with full reference to authorities. 
 C.3LLIX3, Howard C, of South Kingston ; Memoir of [died 
 
 2d month, 14th, 17G7, aged 15 years, 4 months.] 
 
 -, -, o No dale. 
 
 12mo. pp. b. 
 
 C:)LORED ScHO.ii.s. Will the General Assembly put down 
 Caste Schools ? 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. 1857. 
 
 CoM-STOCK, Charles, L. L. D. A history of South Kingston 
 with a particular description of the Hornet's Nest Com- 
 pany, and the Cats let out of the Bag. 
 
 12mo. pp. Newport. Printed hy the author. ISOG. 
 
 Cjxnecticut Bouxd.vry. Paukatuck, now the boundary 
 
 between Connecticut and Rhode Island. April 17, 1663. 
 
 Mass. Hist. Coll., 1st scries, Vol. 5. 
 
 Cooke, James W., A statement of facts relating to the ordi- 
 nation at Grace Church, with the correspondence on the 
 subject between the Rt. Rev. J. P. K. Henshaw, D. D., 
 and the Rev. J. W. Cooke, Rector of St. Michael's Churcb, 
 
 Bristol, R. I. ^ ^^,^ 
 
 8vo. pp. 72. Providence. C. Burnett, Jr. 1847. 
 
 See Mulchahey, for reply to this pamphlet. 
 Cooper, James Fenimore. Memoir of Commodore O. H. 
 Perry, [in vol. 2, of " Lives of Distinguished American 
 
 Naval Officers." 
 -[■ijyiQ^ Auburn. New York. 1846. 
 
 CowELL, Bexjamin. Spirit of '76 in Rhode Island ; or 
 sketches of the efforts of the Government and People in the 
 war of the Revolution ; together with names of those who
 
 82 
 
 HIlil.IOUKAPIIY OF 
 
 belonged to Rhode Island Regiments in the avniv. ^^'ith 
 Biograpliical notices, Reminiscences, &c. &c. 
 8vo. pp. 351. Boston. A. J. Wrigld. 1850. 
 
 Oration pronounced before the Greene Association 
 
 on the 8th of August 1811, it being tlie anniversary. 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. Miller, Goddarcl tf' 31an. 
 
 Crane, John, D. D. A sermon delivered July 31, 1816, 
 at the installation of the Rev. William Preston to the pas- 
 toral care of the Pacific Church and Society in Providence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Miller ^- Hiitcldns. 1816. 
 
 THE CONSTITUTION OF 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 Adajis, John Quixcy. The Social Compact exemplified in 
 the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 
 with remarks on the theories of Divine right of Hobbes and 
 others, concerning the origin and nature of government. 
 A Lecture delivered before the Franklin Lyceum, Provi- 
 dence, R. I., November 25, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. Knowles ^f Vose. 1844. 
 
 An Address to the people of Rhode Island, from the conven- 
 tion assembled at Providence on the 22d day of February, 
 and again on the 12th day of March, 1834, to jiromote the 
 establishment of a State Constitution. 
 
 8vo. pp. 60. Providence. Cranston jf- Hammond. 1834. 
 
 On page 27 of Considerations, &c., by E. R. I'otter, it is staled (and Ii.as not 
 been contr.idicted that we know of) that tlie liistorical portion of this 
 address ivas contributed by Joseph K. Angell, Esq., the statistics by Wil- 
 liam H. Smith, Secretary of State under the People's Constitution, and 
 the remainder, including all the argumentative part, by Thomas W. Dorr. 
 
 Address adopted by the Democratic Convention holden at 
 Providence, December 20, 1841. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence, 1842. 
 
 Signed by Fenner Brown, President ; Anson Potter, Nathaniel Tompkins, 
 Nathan Bardin.Jolin D. Austin, Kandall Carder, Vice Presidents; and 
 Wm. Simons, Jr., \\m. J. Miller and Pardon M. Hale, Secretaries. 
 
 Address to the people of the United States. 
 
 12mo. ])p. 15. Providence. October lY. 1844.
 
 RHODE ISLAM). 8.3 
 
 Constitution of 18-42-43. Books relating to. 
 
 This aJilress relates to the Constitution of Government adopted by Khodo 
 Island in 1842, and is signed by N. R. Knight, William Sprague, Jloses B. 
 Ives, John Brown Krancis, James F. Simmons, II. Y. Cranston, E. I{. 
 Potter, John Whipple, AVm. G. Goddard, Henry Bowen, Albert C. 
 Greene, Joseph 11. Blake, .John Carter Brown, Alexander Duncan, Charles 
 Jackson, and others. 
 
 [Ai)i)UEs.<] To the Members of the General Assembly of tlie 
 State of Rhode Islamd. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. [i\7b imjyrinl or date.'] 
 
 AuciiMENTs of Messrs. Whipple and Webster in the case of 
 Martin Luther, Plaintiff in error, versus Luther M. Bor- 
 den and others, in the Supreme Court of the United States, 
 January term, 1848. 
 
 8vo. pp. 56. diaries Bunuif, Jan. 1848. 
 
 CiLiRTER. The famous old Charter of Rhode Island granted 
 by King Charles 2d in 1663. Also the Rhode Island Bill 
 of Ili"hts and the declaration of relioious freedom. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. I. H. Cadij. 1842. 
 
 Cii.\RTEKS and Acts of Rhode Island, to be used in the case of 
 Martin JAither vs. Luther M. Borden, et al. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providi'nce. Joseph S. Pitman. 1845. 
 
 Ch.\rters .\xi) LEoisL.vrivE Documents illustrative of Rhode 
 Island History: showing that the people of Rhode Island, 
 from the foundation of the State until their Constitution of 
 1842, possessed and exercised the rights of self-government ; 
 and in what manner and under what form of government 
 they declared their independence in 1775, became a mem- 
 ber of the Confederation of the United States in 1778, and 
 adopted tlic Constitution of the LInited States in 1790. 
 
 8vo. pp. 08. Providence. Knowles <f Vose. 1844. 
 
 The toUowing are the Documents contained in this volume : 
 
 1. Charter of 1013 under the authority of Parliament, pages o and 4 
 
 2. Letter of Oliver Cromwell to Ehode Island, 165o, paged 
 .3. Commission to John Clark, agent of Khode Island, 1C60, 
 
 4. Charter of lOGo, granted by Charles II., 8 
 
 5. Accei)tancc of the charter by the people of Khode Island, l'.l-;21 
 0. Opinion of Chalmers, extract from Kawle, on Constitution U. S. 21 
 7. Declaration relating to Liberty of Conscience, by General 
 
 Assemblv, 22
 
 84 iniii.ioGRAPiiY 01' 
 
 CoiVSTiTUTioN OF 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 8. Declaration of General Assembly in 1665 as to qualifications to 
 
 vote, page 23 
 
 0. Order of the Assembly, 1GG7, respecting persons voting not 
 
 freemen, 23 
 
 lU. Act of 1003-4, regulating elections, 24 
 
 11. Act of 1600, regulating ailmission of freemen, 26 
 
 12. Act of 1723, value of freehold to be admitted free, 27 
 
 13. Actof 1729, same, 26 
 
 14. Act of 1742, same, 28 
 
 15. Act of 1746, san-e, 29 
 10. Act of 1767, same referred to, 30 
 
 17. Declaration of Ehode Island Independence, May, 1776, 31 
 
 18. Insti'uctions to Delegates in Congress, INIay, 1776, 34 
 
 19. Kesolutions appointing, and instructions to, delegates 1st Congress, 30 
 
 20. Appointment of delegates, and instructions, December, 1774, 37 
 
 21. Act of June, 1770, repealing an "Act regulating Appeals" to 
 
 the King, 38 
 
 22. Instructions to delcgates,August, 1775, respecting American licet, yj 
 
 23. Acts and resolutions of the Assembly, approving Declaration of 
 
 Independence, S<J and 40 
 
 24. Authority of delegates, Feb., 1778, to sign Articles of Confed- 
 
 eration, 40 
 
 25. Articles of Confederation as to rights of the States, 41 
 20. Eesolution of convention, U. S., in reference to the adoption of 
 
 Constitution, 42 
 
 27. Act of General Assembly, K. I., calling a convention to consider 
 
 Constitution V. S., Jan., 1700, 42 
 
 28. Eatification of the Constitution U. S., by I!. I. convention, 44 
 Comments on the ratification and the rights of Khode Island 
 
 under the Constitution ; extract from the "Federalist," 50, 51, 52 
 
 29. Law of Ehode Island as to the qualifications of freemen, 1798, 
 
 and reference to law of 1822, 53 
 Keasons for the long continuance of the freehold qualification 
 in Rhode Island. Facts showing that the govermncnt of 
 Ehode Island did all that was necessary, at various times, for 
 the forming a Constitution, 54 and 55 
 
 30. Act of January, 1824, calling a convention, 55 
 
 31. Act of June, 1834, calling a convention, 57 
 
 32. Resolutions of January, 1841, calling a convention, 58 
 
 33. Resolutions of Ma}', 1841, in relation to the convention, 59 
 
 34. Resolutions of January, 1842, relating to convention, 60 
 
 35. Resolutions of January, 1842, respecting tl.e " I'eoplc's Con- 
 
 stitution," (U 
 
 30. Act of June, 1842, calling a convention, ■ Ul 
 
 37. Resolution of convention, Sept., 1842, 03 
 
 38. Act of October, 1842, declaratory of the act of June, 1842, 64
 
 KllOUE 181. AM). 8u 
 
 Constitution of 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 39. Organization of tlie government under tlie Constitution of 1842, page 61 
 
 40. Certificate of the Secretary of State to tlie trutli of tlie copies 
 
 and abstracts, 
 
 Burke's Report. Interference of the Executive in the affairs 
 of Rhode Island. 
 
 Report of tlie select committoe, to wliom was referred 
 the memorial of the Democratic members of the Legislature 
 of Rhode Island, requesting, among other things, the House 
 of Representatives to institute an enquiry into the fact of 
 the adoption of a constitution by the people of Rliode 
 Island in December, 1841, and its suppression by the then 
 existing authorities of that State, through the interference 
 and assistance of the President of the United States : also, 
 the petition of Samuel Melroy and other citizens of Carroll 
 county, in the State of Indiana, relating to the same subject ; 
 also, the message of the President of the United States, 
 relatino- to the alleged interference in the affairs of th.e 
 people of Rhode Island, by which they were prevented 
 from establishing a government under the constitution 
 adopted by them in December, 1841, with the documents 
 accompanying. [By Edmund Burke, Chairman.] 
 
 (PitJ. I)oc.,2Sth Congress, Is* Session. House Representatives, 
 Report No. 536.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 1070. Washington. Jane. 1844. 
 
 The following papers constitute the appendix to this Document : 
 
 No. 1. Testimony of James Harris, page 102 
 
 2. Report of the committee on the action of the General 
 
 Assembly on the subject of the Constitution, March, 1842, 12G 
 
 3. Constitution of the State of Rhode Island, as adopted by 
 
 the Convention at rrovidence, November, 1841. 135 
 
 4. Address to the people of Rhode Island, from the Conven- 
 
 tion assembled at Providence, Feb. and March, 1834, 151 
 
 5. Proposed Conslitutioii of Rhode Island, adopted by the 
 
 People's Convention, Nov. 18, 1841, 185 
 
 r,. People's Convention, 203 
 
 7 Proclamation of Josepli Joslin, President of the Conven- 
 
 206 
 
 tion, 
 
 8. Opinion of Hon. John Pitman, Judge U. S. District Court, 206 
 
 9. Proposed Constitution of the State of Rhode Island, as 
 
 adopted by the Convention assembled at Newport, June 
 
 *^fio 
 21, 1824, -"•' 
 
 11
 
 86 BIBLIOGKAl'HY OF 
 
 Constitution o'f 1842-43. Books relatins to. 
 
 No. 10. Constitution of Rliode Isl.and, adopted November, 1842, page 219 
 
 11. Ratification of the Constitution of the United States by 
 
 Riiode Island, 1790, 236 
 
 12. Democratic State Convention, December, 1842, 239 
 
 13. Testimony of Welcome B. S.ayles, 247 
 
 14. Proceedings of tlio llass Convention, Newport, May 5, 
 
 1841, 2.56 
 
 15. Resolutions of the Mass Convention, Providence, July 5, 
 
 1841, 359 
 
 IG. Address of the State SuflTrage Committee, setting forth the 
 
 principles of the suffrage movement. 20 1 
 
 17. Address of the State Suffrage Committee, calling on the 
 people to elect delegates to a convention to form a con- 
 stitution, 269 
 19 to 72. Various depositions, 374 
 73. Vote on the question of the adoption of the People's Con- 
 stitution, December, 1841, 253 
 
 77. Papers filed, with case of Martin Luther vs. Luther 51. 
 
 Borden, et al, 357 
 
 78. Proceedings of a convention of delegates in Rliode Island, 
 
 met for the purpose of ratifying the Constitution of the 
 
 United States, 1790, ayo 
 
 79. Report of Benjamin Hazard on the extension of suffrage 
 
 in 1829, 377 
 
 80. Resolutions of the General Assembly of Rhode Island, 
 
 January, 1831, upon a memorial for the poor of Smith- 
 field, 401 
 
 81. Petition of Elisha Dillingham and 580 others for the abro- 
 
 gation of the charter, January, 1841, 402 
 
 82. Declaration of the principles of the Rhode'Island Suffrage 
 
 Association, made Feb. 7, and April 13, 1841, 403 
 
 83. Resolutions adopted at a mass meeting in Newport, May 
 
 5, 1841, 4U4 
 
 84. Resolutions adopted at a mass meeting in Providence, 
 
 July 5, 1841, 407 
 
 85. Resolutions of the General Assembly of Rhode Island, 
 
 May 1, 1841, 409 
 
 80. A call to the people of Rhode Island to assemble in con- 
 vention, May 5, 1841, 410 
 
 87. Address of the State Committee, of the suffrage conven- 
 
 tion at Newport, May 5, 1841, for the purpose of calling 
 
 a convention to form a Constitution for the State, 412 
 
 88. Constitution as finally adopted by the People's Convention 
 
 which assembled at Providence, November 18, 1841, 420 
 
 89. Resolution of the People's Convention, declaring the 
 
 adoption of the People's Constitution, 430
 
 UIlonE ISLAND. 
 
 87 
 
 447 
 
 448 
 
 Constitution of 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 No. 90. An act, calling a convention to frame a written constitu- 
 tion for the State, I'^SO ^''^, 
 91. Extract from the records of the House, May 7, 1841. 442 
 92 do. do. do. do. January, 1842, 443 
 
 93. Proposed act to change the day of annual election, etc., 444 
 
 94. An act to provide for calling a convention for the purpose 
 
 of forming a new constitution or form of goverment, 444 
 
 95. An act to amend " an act to provide for calling a conven- 
 
 tion to form a new constitution," etc., 44G 
 
 96. Proceedings of the Charter Assembly, respecting Mr. 
 
 Atwell's bill, proposing the People's Constitution for 
 adoption or rejection, 
 
 97. Organization of the government under the People's Con- 
 
 stitution, January 13, 1842, 44 
 
 98. Journal of the Senate under the People's Constitution, 
 
 1842, 
 
 99. Journal of the House of Kepresentatives, under the con- 
 
 stitution of the State, May 3, 1842, ^ 401 
 
 100. Acts and Kesolutions of the Legislature under the People's 
 
 Constitution, ^^^ 
 
 101. Table of the population of Rhode Island, 4i0 
 
 102. State of votes for general officers in the elections, from 
 
 1822 to 1841, '^l] 
 
 103. Copy of an act declaring martial law, 4(1. 
 101. Proclamation of the People's Constitution, 472 
 
 105. Agreement of parties to the action, 4i3 
 
 106. List of persons voting at the elections of the 27th, 28th 
 
 and 2'Jth of December, 1841, for the purpose of adopt- 
 ing the People's Constitution, 474 
 
 137. Charter of 1G43, under tlie autliority of Pariiament, 623 
 
 138. Letter from Oliver Cromwell, Marcli '29, 1655, 625 
 
 139. Charter of Rhode Island, granted by Charles II, 1663, 625 
 
 140. Declaration by the General Assembly, relating to suffrage, 
 
 1664, 
 
 141. Declaration by the General Assembly, in relation to the 
 
 qualification of voters, ^^"^ 
 
 142. Order of tlie General Assembly, respecting persons voting 
 
 who are not freemen, 1667, 
 
 143. Act of the General Assembly, prescribing proxy voting in 
 
 1663, 
 
 144. Act of 1666, regulating the admission of freemen, 638 
 
 145. Act fixing tlie freehold qu.alification of voters, passed 1723, 639 
 
 146. Act relating to the same subject, passed in 1729, 639 
 
 147. Act relating to the same subject, passed in 1742, 6.39 
 
 148. Act relating to the same subject, passed in 1746, 640 
 
 149. Legislation in relation to Suffrage ; and .acts of 1798 .and 
 
 1822, 
 
 625 
 625 
 
 635 
 
 635 
 
 686 
 
 636 
 
 641
 
 88 IIIBLIUGKAI'IIY of' 
 
 Constitution of 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 No. 150. Act of 1824, calling a convention to frame a written con- 
 stitution, page 012 
 
 151. Act of 18.31, calling a convention to frame a constitution, 613 
 
 152. Eesolution of January, 1811, for the same purpose, G44 
 
 153. Resolution of June, 1811, relating to the same suhject, 015 
 
 154. Resolution of January, 1842, relating to the same subject, 010 
 
 155. An act in amendment of the act regulating tlie admission 
 
 of freemen, 040 
 
 156. Resolution of the General Assembly relating to the people's 
 
 constitution, 017 
 
 158. Eesolution of the convention, asking for a declaratory act, 047 
 
 159. Act of October, 1842, declaratory of tiie act of June, 1812, 018 
 100. Organization under the constitution of 1812, 618 
 100. a Report of the committee appointed to count the votes given 
 
 at the adoption of the existing constitution of Rhode 
 lisland, 051 
 
 161. Message from the President of the United States, relative 
 to the employment of United States troops in Rhode 
 Island, and transmitting documents relative to the 
 recent difficulties there, April 9, 1844, 0.52 
 
 162 to 211 . Various_documents accompanying President Tyler's 
 
 message, 655 
 
 212. Chief Justice Durfee's charge to the Grand Jury, at the 
 
 March term of the Supreme Court at Bristol, Rhode 
 
 Island, 1842, 706 
 
 213. Organization of the government under the People's Con- 
 
 stitution, and message of Gov. Dorr, May 3, 1812, 707 
 
 214. Governor Dorr's address to the people of Rhode Island, 
 
 August, 1813, 731 
 
 215. Proclamation of Governor King, suspending martial law 
 
 in Rhode Island, Aug. 1, 1842, 707 
 
 216. Correspondence between the Hon. H. Clay and lion. J. B. 
 
 Francis, 763 
 
 217. Indictment i-s. Wm. II. Smith, and certificate of commit- 
 
 ment, 771 
 
 218. Indictment vs. Burrington Anthony, 776 
 218 a Indictment vs. Ilezekiah Willard, 778 
 
 219. Indictment cs. AVm. P. Dean, ami certificate of imprison- 
 
 ment, 782 
 
 220. Indictment vs. Benjamin Arnold, 786 
 
 221. Indictment rs. Chas. II. Campbell and Andrew Tiiompson, 790 
 222 to 226. Indictments I's. Joseph Gavitt, S.vlvestcr Harris, 
 
 David Parmenter, Geo. S. Nichols, and JIartin Lutlier, 792 
 227-28. Indictment vs. B. M. Bosworth, Wilm:irtlr Heath, 
 
 with reprints of their trials, 804 
 
 228-33. Miscellaneous articles and papers, 813
 
 KUOUE ISLAND. ^''^ 
 
 CoNSTiTrnox of 1842-48. Books relating to. 
 
 iJcP-Gl-S Laws relating to the military, passed by the General 
 
 Assembly, January, 1842, P=>ge 81« 
 
 236-37. Laws relatins; to the military, insseil by General 
 
 Assembly, Jannary, 1843, ^^^ 
 
 238. An act to regulate the election of civil officers, etc., 841. 
 
 233. Speech of Tlionias W. Dorr, on the rigli t of the people of 
 
 Kliode IsUanJ to form a constitution, Nov. 18, 1841, 8-il 
 
 240. Report of the trial of Thomas W. Dorr, on the charge .of 
 
 865 
 
 treason, 
 
 211. Proceedings of the United States Senate in relation to the 
 
 difficulties in Rhode Island, 10^^ 
 
 242. Statement of Mrs. A. H. Lord, and indictment again|t her, 1068 
 
 The Close of the late Rebellion in Rhode Island. An ex- 
 tract from a letter, Ly a jNIassachusetts man, resident in 
 Providence. (1st and 2d editions.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. B. Cranston J- Co. 1812 
 
 Constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations, as adopted by the convention, assembled at 
 Newport, June 21, 1821. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. Jones jf Bla.vnj. 1821. 
 
 Constitution. Draft of a constitution of the State of Rhode 
 Island and Providence Plantations, as revised by a com- 
 mittee appointed by the convention, assembled ,at Prov- 
 idence, November, 1811. Printed by order of the Con- 
 vention. 
 
 8vo.pi). 21. Providence. Knoides <f- Vose. 1841. 
 
 Known as the People's Convention: 
 
 Constitution. Articles of a constitution adopted by the 
 People's Convention, held October 4, 1811, and postponed 
 to November IG, for final consideration. Published by 
 order of the convention. 
 
 8vo. i>p. 16. Providence. Office of the New Age. 1841. 
 
 Constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations, as finally adopted by the convention of the 
 people dissembled at Providence on the 18th of Nov., 1841. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. New Age Office. 1841. 
 
 Joseph Joslin, President of the Convention ; W. H. Smith and John S. Harris, 
 Secretaries. This is known as the People's Constitution.
 
 90 BIBLIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 CoxsTiTUTiox OK. 1842—1:3. Books relating to. 
 
 Constitution. How the People's Constitution was made for 
 Rhode Island, without the aid of the Law or of the Legis- 
 lature. 
 
 8vo. pp. 4. double columns. [^Providence. 1841.] 
 
 Constitution. Proposed constitution of the State of Rhode 
 
 Island and Providence Plantations. 
 8vo. pp. 32. Pi'ovideyice. Knowles ^ Vose. 1842. 
 
 Constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations, as adopted by tlie convention assembled at 
 Providence, November, 1841. 
 
 8vo. pp. 26. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1842. 
 
 Henry Y. Cranston, President ; Thomas A. Jenckes, Secretiiry. Tliis is 
 known as tlie Landliolders' Constitution. 
 
 Constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations, as adopted by the convention assembled at 
 Newport, September, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Knowles <f Vose. 1842. 
 
 James Fenner, President ; H. Y. Cranstoc, Vice-President; Thomas A. Jenckes 
 and W. W. Updike, Secretaries. 
 
 Constitution. Message of Governor Fenner, to the General 
 Assembly, relative to the interference of Congress in the 
 national affairs of Rhode Island, with the Protest and De- 
 claration of the select committee thereon, made to the 
 General Assembly of Rhode Island, at its March Session, 
 A. D. 1844. See March schedule, 1844. 
 
 The Protest and Declaration was also iirinted in a separate sheet. 
 
 The Conspir.\cy to defeat the Liberation of Governor Dorr ; 
 or the Hunkers and Algerines identified, and tlieir policy 
 unveiled ; to which is added a report of the case ex parte 
 Dorr ; comprising motion to Supreme Court of the L^nited 
 States ; petitions of sundry citizens of Rhode Island ; 
 affidavits showing the treatment of Governor Dorr by the 
 inspectors of the prison ; argument of counsel, and tlie 
 decision of the Court. 
 
 8vo. pp. 47. New York. John Windt. 1 845.
 
 UUUUli ISLAND. 'Jl 
 
 CoxsTiTUTiox OF 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 Convention. Journal of tlic convention assembled to frame 
 a Constitution for the State of Rhode Island, at Newport, 
 September 12, 1842. Printed by order of the House of 
 Representatives, at its January session, 1859. 
 
 8vo. pp. 69. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <f Co. 1859. 
 
 Cooke, Parsons. An essay on the Gospel's relation to the 
 Civil Law. 2d edition. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Boston. S. N. Dickinson. 1843. 
 
 CowELL, Benjamin. A letter to the Hon. Samuel W. King, 
 late Governor of tlie State of Rhode Island, May, 1842, 
 2d edition, with an appendix. 
 
 8vo. pp. 82. Providence. H. H. Broivn. 1842. 
 
 Crane, Rev. S. A., Address on the occasion of the return 
 of the Kentish Guards and volunteers, July 1, 1842, after 
 the suppression of the late rebellion in this State. 
 
 8vo. pp.12. Providence. B. F. Iloore. 1842. 
 
 Davis, John. Governor of Massachusetts. Message to the 
 Legislature of Massachusetts, relative to arms loaned to 
 Rhode Island, Sept. 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Mass. Senate. Doc. M. 7(3, September. 1842. 
 
 Declaration. Leonard Wakefield vs. Knowles, Vose and 
 Anthony. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12". November 13. 1843. 
 
 The defendants were charged witli libel, for printing in the Providence Jour- 
 nal " the following scandalous and false words :" " The President has 
 appointed Leonard Wakefield, Dorr's chaplain at Chepatchet, postmaster 
 at Cumberland Hill. This Wakefield, as our readers know, was one of 
 the most noisy and most active of the Socerinnity." etc. 
 
 A Democratic Catechism. Containing the self-evident and 
 fundamental principles of Democracy. " The people are 
 sovereign." 
 
 12mo. pp. 20. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1846. 
 
 Dorr, Thomas W. Political Frauds exposed, or a narra- 
 tive of the proceedings of " The Junto in Providence," 
 concerning the Senatorial Question, from 1833 to 1838. — 
 By Aristides. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. [Providence. 1838.]
 
 02 HIBLIOGUAPllT OF 
 
 CoxsTiTi'TiON Of 1842-43. Books relatinc to. 
 
 Dork. Report of the trial of Tliomas Wilson Dorr, for 
 Treason ; including the testimony at length ; arguments of 
 counsel — the charae of the Cliief Justice — the motions 
 and arguments for a new trial, and an arrest of judgment ; 
 together with the sentence of the Court, and the speech of 
 Mr. Dorr before sentence. From notes taken before the 
 trial. 
 
 8vo. pp. 115. Providence. B. F. Moore. 1844. 
 
 ■ Report of the trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for 
 
 treason against the State of Rhode Island ; containing the 
 arguments of coinisel, and the charge of Chief Justice 
 Durfee. 
 Svo. pp. 181. Boston. Tapj^an <|- Dennett. 1844. 
 
 The following are the contents of this pamphlet : 
 
 Preface, — Arraignment of the Prisoner; Impanneling of the jury; Challenge 
 to the array in the tliird writ of venire ; Xames of the jurors sworn ; 
 Opening of Alfred Bosworth, Esq., for the prosecution ; Evidence for the 
 Prosecution ; Argument of Mr. Bosworth upon the evidence ; Opening of 
 George Turner, Esq., for the defence ; Evidence for tlie defence ; Argu- 
 ment of Jlr. Turner on the Question of Treason against a State ; Reply 
 of Mr. Bosworth ; Argument of Thomas W. Dorr, in close, on the same 
 question ; Closing argument of JIj\ Turner upon tlie evidence ; Closing 
 argument of Thomas W. Dorr; Closing argument of Joseph M. Blake, 
 Esq., Attorney General ; Charge to the jury by Chief Justice Durfee. 
 
 The case of Thomas W. Dorr explained. [By Geo. 
 
 Turner, counsel of Gov. Dorr.] 
 
 Svo. pp. 11. No date. 
 
 jNIerits of Tliomas W. Dorr and George Bancroft, as 
 
 they are politically connected. By a citizen of Massachu- 
 setts, [Geo. Ticknor Curtis.] 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Boston. John H. Eastburn. 1844. 
 
 The same. Second edition, with an appendix. 
 
 8vo. pp. 41. Boston. John II. Eastburn. 1844. 
 
 The Dokkivd ; Or the Hero of the Two Flights. [A Poem.] 
 12mo. pp. 12. Boston. Justin Jones. 1842. 
 
 DoiiKiAN.\. Prospectus of a new and highly interesting work 
 in two volumes, to be published in "The only Democratic
 
 KIIODli ISLAND. >*3 
 
 Constitution of 18-12-43. Books relating to. 
 
 City," as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers can be 
 obtained to warrant the undertaking. The work will be 
 entitled Dokr-iaxna, or a logical, historical, tragical, magic- 
 al, sympathetical, and democratical account of the late glori- 
 ous Revolution in Rliode Island ; containing a true and com- 
 plete history of all the sayings, doings, adventures and bril- 
 liant achievements of His Excellency, Thomas Wilson Dorr, 
 Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Rhode Island and 
 Providence Plantations. By a Sympathizer. 
 
 Ito. i)p. 1. Providence. Jane 17, 1812. 
 
 Daw's Doings, or the History of the late war in the Planta- 
 tions. By Sampson Short-and-fat, author of Quozziana- 
 With wood cuts. 
 
 12mo. pp. 68. Bodon. Wm. White .f H. P. Lewis. 1842. 
 
 Duff. Petition of Henry J. Dutf and otliersfor an alteration 
 
 of the State Constitution, May, A. D. 184G. 
 8vo. pp. 4. [1846.] 
 
 DuKFEE. Charge of Chief Justice Durfee, dehvcred to the 
 Grand .Jury at Bristol, 1842. Published by request of the 
 Grand Jury. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providettce. 1842. 
 
 Evans, Eastwick. Essay on State Rights. The object 
 of which is to define and illustrate the spirit of our institu- 
 tions and of liberty, and to renovate our political elements. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. WasJiingfon. 1844. 
 
 The Eventful Day, in the Rhode Island Rebellion. A 
 poem. By a Looker on. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1842. 
 
 Facts involved in the Rhode Island Controversy, with some 
 views upon the rights of both parties. 
 
 8vo. pp. 43. Boston. B. B. Mussey. 1842. 
 
 Facts for the people ; containing a comparison and exposition 
 of votes on occasions relating to the Free Suffrage move- 
 ment in Rliode Island. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. Knoivles <j- Vose. 1842.
 
 94 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 CoNSTiTUTiox Of IS-li-iS. Books relating to. 
 
 GouDARD, William G. An address to the people of Rhode 
 Island, delivered in Newport, May 3, 18-t3, in presence of 
 the General Assembly, on the occasion of a change in the 
 Civil Government of Rliode Island, by the adoption of the 
 constitution which superseded the charter of IG60. 
 
 8vo. pp. 80. Providence. Knoivles jf Vose. 1843. 
 
 * This is a pamplilft of great liistorical value, on account of the numerous 
 notes ajjpenileJ to it. 
 
 GooDELL, Willi AAi. The rights and the wrongs of Rhode 
 Island ; comprising views of liberty and law, of religion 
 and rights, as exiiibited in the recent and exciting dithcultics 
 in that State. 
 
 8vo. pp. 120. Press of Oneida Institute, JV. Y. 1842. 
 
 (From the Cliristian Investigator, Xo. 8, Whitesboro, N. Y., Sept. 1842.) 
 
 ' Gray, Francis C. Oration before the Phi Beta Kappa Soci- 
 ety of Brown University, Ti'ovidence, R. I., on Commence- 
 ment day, Sept. 7, 1842. 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. B. Cranston \j- Co. 1842. 
 
 Hallett, Bexjamix F. The right of the people to establish 
 forms of government. Mr. Hallett's argument in the 
 Rhode Island Causes before the Supreme Court of the Uni- 
 ted States, January, 1848. No. 14, Martin Luther vs. 
 Luther M. Borden and others. No. 77, Rachel Luther vs. 
 the same. 
 
 8vo. pp. 71. Boston. Beals jf Greene. 1848. 
 
 Kexxedy, Mr., of Indiana, speech of, on the resolution author- 
 izing the committee on the Rhode Island controversy to 
 send for persons and papers. Delivered in the House of 
 Representatives, March 13, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 7. Washington. Globe Office. 1844. 
 
 Kexyox, Archibald. The object and principles of Civil 
 Government, and the duty of Christians thereto. Being a 
 discourse preached before the West Baptist Church and 
 Society, August 14, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1842.
 
 KIIODE ISLAND. 9.) 
 
 CoNSTiTrTioN OF 1842-43. 13ooks relating to. 
 
 KixG, Gov. Samuki. Ward. Message to tlie General Assem- 
 l)ly, April Session, 1842, relative to the proceedings of the 
 insurrectionists, transmitting n letter from President Tvler, 
 dated April 11, 1842. 
 
 In the Schedule. 1842. 
 
 Lktter to the Hon. James F. Simmons. By a Rhode Island 
 
 Conservative. 
 Svo. pp. 8. Providence. 1845. 
 
 Lktteus of the Hon. C. F. Cleveland and the Hon. Henry 
 Hubbard, Governors of Connecticut and New Hampshire, 
 to Samuel Ward King, the Charter Governor of Rhode 
 Island, refusing to deliver up Thomas Wilson Dorr, the 
 Constitutional Governor of said State, to the usur])ing 
 authorities thereof. Also letters of the Hon. Marcus JMor- 
 ton, [James Buchanan and Martin Van Buren,] to the 
 Suffrage Clam-bake at Medbury Grove, Seekonk, Mass., 
 August 30, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 17. (double col's.) Fall River. Thomas Almy. 1842. 
 
 Luther vs. Borden. Supreme Court of the United States, 
 No. 124. Martin Luther, Plaintift' in error, vs. Luther M. 
 Borden et al., in error to the Circuit Court of the United 
 States for the district of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 149. Washington. J. <f G. S. Gideon. [1844.] 
 
 In thePlaintiflr's sclieiiule are the following p.apers : 
 
 Proceedings of Convention, May 2'.!, IT'JO, page 38 
 
 Keport of Committee on Suffrage, June session, 1829, 3!) 
 
 Kesolutions of General Assembly, January session, 18il 66 
 
 Petition of E. Dillingham and others, G7 
 
 Declaration of principles of the Suffrage Association, 1841, 68 
 
 Resolutions of the Mass Convention in Newport, 60 
 
 Resolutions of the Mass Convention at Providence, July 4, 1841, 72 
 
 Resolutions of the General Assembly, May session, 1841, 74 
 Act of General Assembly, calling convention rejected, May 7, 1841, 75 
 
 Minority report on said act, by S. V. Atwell, 77 
 
 Proceedings of House of Representatives, relative to said act, 77 
 
 A call to tlie people to assemble in convention, July 21, 1841, 78 
 
 Address of State Committee, May 5, 1841, 81 
 
 People's Constitution adopted, December, 1841, 89
 
 96 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Constitution of 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 Copy from Records, House of Eepresentatives, Janiuirj' session, 
 
 1842, l'.ige lOG 
 
 Journal of the Senate under the People's Constitution, 112 
 
 Journal of the House of Representatives, under ditto, 116 
 
 Acts passed under the People's Constitution, 131 
 
 Table of Population, 140 
 
 Certificate of the number of votes polled for ten years past, etc. 141 
 
 Certificate containing act establishing martial law, 141 
 
 Actof General Assembly, calUng convention, June session, 1842, 141 
 
 Copy of Records of House of Representatives, March session, 1842, 144 
 
 Proclaraation from the I'residentof the People's Convention, 144 
 
 Memorial of the Democratic members of the Rhode Island 
 Legislature, pi'otesting against the course pursued by the 
 President, during the late dilHcullies, and requesting the 
 House of Representatives to make certain specified enqui- 
 ries in relation thereto, Feb. 19, 1844. 
 
 8vo. i^p. 4. -IWi Con. 1st Sess. House Bep, Doc. iVo. 136. 1844. 
 
 McClernand, Mr. of Illihois, speech of, on the resolution 
 reported by the Select Committee on the Rhode Island con- 
 troversy. Delivered in the House of Representatives, 
 March 19, 1 844. 
 
 Svo. pp. 8. Wasldngton. 1844. 
 
 McKenzie. a Discourse against Life-taking. Delivered by 
 request, before the Rhode Island Quarterly INIeeting, in 
 Tiverton, August 24, 1842. By James A. McKenzie, 
 Pastor of Roger Williams Baptist Church, Providence. 
 
 Svo. pp. 23^ Providence. J. Whittemore J- BatcJieUer. 1842. 
 
 Might and Right. By a Rhode Islander, with portrait of 
 
 Thomas W. Dorr. 
 12mo. pp. 324. Providence. A. II. StillwcU. 1844. 
 
 Peet, Rev. Edward \V. A sermon on the occasion of Pub- 
 lic Thanksgiving, for the happy termination of the late 
 civil dissentions in Rhode Island. Delivered in Grace 
 . Church, Providence, July 21, 1842. 
 
 Svo. pp. 10. Providence. Isaac H. Cadi/. 1842. 
 
 Pitman, .Tohn. A rej)ly to the letter of the Hon. INIarcus
 
 KHODE ISLAND. 97 
 
 CoxsTiTUTiox OF 1842-43. Books relating; to. 
 
 Morton, late Governor of Massachusetts, on the Khocle 
 Island question. By one of the Rhode Island people. 
 8vo. i)p. o2. Providence. Knoivles tf- Vose. 1842. 
 
 PoTiF.R, Hox. Elisha R. Considerations on the questions of 
 tlic adoption of a Constitution and extension of Suffrage in 
 Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp, 64. Boston. Tliomas H. Webb .j- Co. 1842. 
 
 Speech of, on the memorial of the Democratic mem- 
 bers of the Legislature of Rhode Island, Delivered in the 
 House of Representatives, March 7th, 9th, and 12th, 1 844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 13. WasJdngton. Globe Office. 1844. 
 
 Potter, *J. B. M. Oration delivered at Kingston, R. I., July 
 4, 1843. ■ 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Bostoti. Thomas H. WeU ^- Co. 1843. 
 
 Proceedixgs in the Rhode Island Legislature, on sundry reso- 
 lutions of the State of Maine. 
 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. Knowles ^- Vose. 1845. 
 
 Proceedixgs of the cit zens of East Greenwich and vicinity on 
 the return of the Kentish Guards and volunteers, Friday, 
 July 1, 1842 ; after the suppression of the late rebellion in 
 this State ; with an address by the Rev. S. A. Crane. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. B. F. 3Ioore. 1842. 
 
 Protest of the Lenjislature of Rhode Island against the right 
 of the Congress of the United States, to decide or enquire 
 into the question whether the constitution of the State, 
 legally, peaceably, and freely adopted by the people thereof, 
 in November, 1842, s, or is not, the lawfol constitution of 
 the State. 
 
 8vo. pp. 6. 28th Con. 1st Sess. House Rep. Doc. No. 232. 1844. 
 
 Protest axd Declaration of the State of Rhode Island and 
 Providence Plantations against any interference by the 
 Congress, or by the House of Representatives of tne Con- 
 gress of the United States, with the internal government 
 and constitution of said State. 
 
 4to. pp. 3. [Providence. March. 1844.]
 
 98 niin.KxntAPiiY ok 
 
 CoNSTiTUTiox of' 184:2-43. Books relatin2 to. 
 
 Protest of tlic minority of tlie members of the Legislature of 
 Khode Island against the protest and declaration of the 
 majority of the same Legislature, April IG, 1844. 
 
 Svo. pp. 4. -ISfh Con. 1st S'ess. House BrjK Doc. No. 233. 1844. 
 
 IIandall, Dkxtkr. Deraocraoy vindicated, and Dorrism un 
 
 veiled. 
 8vo. pp. 100. Providmce. II. II. Broun. 184G. 
 
 Rathbukn, j\Ih., of New York, speech of, on the resolution 
 authorizing the committee on the Rhode Island controversy 
 to send for persons and papers. Delivered in the House of 
 Representatives, March 9, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Washington. Globe Office. 1844. 
 
 The Recext Contest in Rhode Island ; an article from the 
 
 North American Review, for April, 1844. 
 8vo. pp. 69. BiMon. 0th, Brooders jf Co. 1844. 
 
 A Reply to the letter of the Hon. Marcus Morton, late Gov- 
 ernor of Massachusetts, on the Rhode Island Question. 
 By one of the Rhode Island people. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. Knoules ^f- Vose. 1842. 
 
 Report of a committee of the Massachusetts Legislature, con- 
 cerning the loan of arms by the Adjutant General, [to 
 Rhodt^sland,] Feb. 8, 1843. 
 
 8vo. pp. 37. Mass. House of Reps. Hoc. Xn. 24. 1843. 
 
 Report of a joint special committee, relative to Wm. T. Olney, 
 [on complaint of being forcibly taken from his home in 
 jMassachusetts to Bristol, R. I., where he was confined in 
 jail.] Feb. 1843. 
 
 8vo. pp. 10. il/ass. House of Reps. Hoc. No. 93. 1843. 
 
 Report of the committee on the action of the General 
 Assembly of Rhode Island, on the subject of the Constitu- 
 tion. [By the Hon. R. K. Randolph.] ^Vitll an act in 
 relation to offences against the sovereign power of the 
 State. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Schedule. March Session. 1842.
 
 lUIODK ISLAND. 99 
 
 CoNSTiTi'TioN OF 1842— 4o. Books relating to. 
 
 Rhode Island Memoiual. Report of Mr. Caiisiii, from tlie 
 minority of the select committoe, on the memorial of the 
 Democratic members of the Rhode Island Legislature, and 
 other docnments connected with the snhjcct, dissenting from 
 the views of the majority of said committee. 
 
 8vo. pp. 172. Doc. Home of Reps. 28th Con. 1st sessmi. 
 
 Report No. 581. June. 1844. 
 
 Schedule of di)cuiiients appeiuli'il to tliis report : 
 
 No. 1. Cliarter of Cluirles tlio Second, KiSo, page 41 
 
 2. Proceedings of the people accepting it, 50 
 
 o. Act of 1003, regulating voting, o'i 
 
 4. Act of 1005, requiring voters to be of competent estates 53 
 
 5. Act of 1000-7, regulating the admission of freemen, 53 
 to 10. Acts 1723-172J-l'J-40 and 0,), fixing qualification, 54 
 
 11. Act renouncing allegiance to the King of Great Britain, 
 
 passed at the May session of the General Assembly, of 
 
 llhode Island, 1770, 50 
 
 12. Proceedings of the Assembly ratifying tlie Declaration of 
 
 Independence, .luly, 1770, 57 
 
 13. Art of Assembly, Feb. 1778, ratifying articles of confedera- 
 
 tion, 58 
 11. Act of 178'.l, calling a convention to consider the Constitu- 
 tion of the United States, 59 
 15. Proceedings of the above-named convention, 60 
 10. Act of 17'J8, regulating voting; fixes qualification at §134, 05 
 
 17. Bill exien ling suffrage, passed by the Senate in 1811, 65 
 
 18. Act of Assembly, 1821, for calling a convention to form a 
 
 constitution, with the votes thereon, 60 
 
 19. Act of Assembly, 1822, for calling a convention to form a 
 
 constitution, with the votes thereon, 67 
 
 20. Act of 1824, calling a convention. The convention formed a 
 
 constitution which was rejected by the people, 68 
 
 21. Act of 1834, calling a convention. This convention dissolved 
 
 without completing a constitution, 69 
 
 22. Act of Assembly, January, 1841, calling a convention, 70 
 
 23. Act of May, 1841, apportioning delegates to convention, 71 
 
 24. Constitution adopted by the meeting denominated the 
 
 "People's Convention," December, 1841, 71 
 
 25. Communication from the " People's Convention," to the 
 
 Legislature, Janu.iry, 1842, 88 
 
 20. Act of January, 1842, extending the right of voting upon 
 the constitution framed by the legal convention, to all 
 who might be admitted to vote under it, "J2 
 
 27. Eesolutions passed by the Legislature of Rhode Island, January
 
 100 HIBLIOGRATHY OF 
 
 CoxsTiTUTiox OF 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 1842, couJcmning the proceeJiugs of the "People's 
 Convention," as revolutionaiy, 92 
 
 28. Resohitious of the Rhode Island Suffrage Association, Jan. 
 
 1842, declaring their intention to support the "People's 
 Constitution" by force, 93 
 
 29. Constitution framed by the legal convention which assem- 
 
 bled in November, 1841, and finally adjourned, Feb. 
 1842, commonly called the "Landholders' Constitution." 
 EequireJ residence only to vote. Rejected by the people 
 in March, 1842. Report of the vote appended, 94 
 
 30. Report of committee of the Legislature, March, 1842, with 
 
 resolutions, and an act passed at that session, sometimes 
 
 called the " Algerine Act," 107 
 
 31. Law of Rhode Island, defining and pmiishing treason, 1838, 117 
 
 32. Law for punishing treason in Virginia, 117 
 83. Proclamation of Governor King, April, 4, 1842, 118 
 
 34. Statement made by Messrs. Whipple, Prancis and Potter, to 
 
 tlie Presidentof the United States, April, 1842, 119 
 
 35. The President's letter in reply, 122 
 
 36. Letter from the Hon. John Whipple to Gov. King, 124 
 
 37. President Tyler's second letter to Gov. King, May, 1842, 125 
 
 38. Act of June, 1842, calling a new convention, 126 
 39.. Act of October, 1842, explaining an ambiguity in act of June, 128 
 
 40. Constitution framed by the convention called under tlie act. 
 
 No. 38, which met at Newport, Sept. 1842, and complet- 
 ed its labors at East Greenwich, Nov. 1842. Adopted 
 by the people in November, 1842, and now in force, 129 
 
 41. Resolutions of the Legislature for discontinuing tlie prosecu- 
 
 tions on account of the late insurrection, and for releas- 
 ing military fines, etc., 143 
 
 42. Table of population and of votes of the people on several 
 
 occasions, within tlie last five years, 145 
 
 43. Chief Justice Durfee's charge to the Grand Jury, at the 
 
 Supreme Court at Bristol, March, 1842, 146 
 
 44. Report of the case, Luther vs. Borden, 157 
 
 45. Protest of the Legislature of Rhode Island, against the inter- 
 
 ference of Congress in the internal atiiiirs of that State. 107 
 
 See, also, Mr. E. R. Potter's speech, Mr. Rathbun's speech, Mr. C. B. 
 Smith's speech, Mr. McClernand's speech; Protest and Declaration; Con- 
 stitution; Message of Gov. Fenner ; and President Tyler's message. 
 
 Sherman. Report of the Committee on the petition of Henry 
 J. Duff and others. By Sylvester G. Sherman, Esq., 
 chairman of tiio (committee. Made to the House of Rep- 
 resentatives of tlic Legislature of Rhode Island, at the 
 January session, 1847. 
 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence. M. B .Youiiij. 1847.
 
 KHODE ISLAND. 101 
 
 Constitution of 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 Siege of Chepachet. [A poem.] 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. JYo date. 
 
 "This book is deJicateJ to the tliree-tail Bashaw of Tripoli, and all the Bar- 
 bary powers. By Koger Dogherty, alias Peter Madicanscutter." 
 
 Smith, Hon. C. B., of Indiana. Speecli of, on tlie memorial 
 of the " Democratic members'" of the Legislature of Rhode 
 Island. Delivered in the House of Representatives of the 
 U. S., March 14, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Washington, Standard Office. 1844. 
 
 Statement submitted by Messrs. John Whipple, John. B. 
 Francis and E. R. Potter, to the President of the United 
 States, relative to the affairs of Rhode Island. President 
 Tyler's reply to Governor King ; and letter from Mr. 
 Whipple to Gov. King. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. 1842, 
 
 Stetson, Mr., of New York. Speech of, touching tlie opinions 
 of Mr. Van Buren on the right of suffrage, in reply to 
 Mr. Caleb B. Smith. Delivered in the House of Repre- 
 sentatives, March 20, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Washington. GMe Office. 1844. 
 
 Story. Charge of Mr. Justice Story on the Law of Treason, 
 delivered to the Grand Jury of the Circuit Court of the 
 United States, holden at Newport, for the Rhode Island 
 District, June 15, 1842. Published at the request of the 
 Grand Jury and the Rhode Island Bar. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1842. 
 
 SuFFEAGE. An address to the citizens of Rhode Island, who 
 are denied the right of Suffrage. (Periodical of the So- 
 cial Reform Society, No. 3.) 
 
 12mo. pp. 8. New York. 1840. 
 
 Preamble and Constitution of the Rhode Island Suff- 
 rage Association, adopted Friday evening, March 27, 1840. 
 
 12mo. pp. 9. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1840. 
 
 The formation of this Association was the beginning of the great movement 
 for the extension of Sufl'rage .and formation of a Constitution in Rhode 
 Island. It was drawn \ip by Jacob Frieze.
 
 102 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 CoNSTiTUTiox OF 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 The Banner of Freedom ; a collection of patriotic 
 
 soncs, original and selected, designed for the Rhode Island 
 Suflrage Association. Edited by Miss Ann Page. 
 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. S. 31. Millard cj- Co. 1841. 
 
 • Popular Liberty and Equal Rights. An oration 
 
 delivered before the mass convention, of the Rhode Island 
 Suffrage Association, held on the Dexter training ground, 
 in Providence, July 5th, 1841. By Wm. S. Balch. 
 
 12mo. pp. 23. Providence. B. F. Moore. 1841. 
 
 Considerations on the question of the adoption of a 
 
 Constitution, and extension of suffrage in Rhode Island. 
 By Elisha R. Potter. 
 
 8vo. pp. 04. Boston. T. H. Webb ^ Co. 1842. 
 
 Address on the right of Free Suffrage. See Luther. 
 
 o 
 
 [Address] to the Members of the General Assembly 
 
 of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. ■ [iVo date.^ 
 
 Relates to the Sufii-age question, and attributed to tlie Hon. Jolin Pitman. 
 
 Facts for the people : containing a comparison and 
 
 exposition of votes on occasions relating to the free suf- 
 frage movements in Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Knoivles ^ Vose. 1842. 
 
 Attributed to Jacob Frieze. 
 
 A concise historv of the efforts to obtain an exten- 
 
 sion of suffrage in Rhode Island, from the year 1811 to 
 1842. By Jacob Frieze. 
 12mo. pp. 171 Providence. B. F. Moore. 1842. 
 
 Report of the Committee on the subject of an exten- 
 
 sion of Suffrage. Signed, B. Hazard. 
 Svo. pp. 26. ' R. I. Schedule. June Session. 1829. 
 
 Tiie Garland of Gratitude ; respectfully dedicated 
 
 to the Constitutional Suffrage Ladies of Rhode Island. 
 Svo. pp. 12. Providence. 1842.
 
 KHOOE ISLA^M). 108 
 
 Constitution of 1842-43. Books relatincr to. 
 
 TiiEADWELL, Francis C, counsellor at law. Treason defined. 
 12mo. pp. JSfew York. Peoples Rights Office. 1844. 
 
 Tucker, Mark, D. D. A discourse preached on Thanksgiving 
 Day, in the Beneficent Congregational Meeting House 
 Providence, July 21, 1842. Published by Request. 
 
 Svo. pp. 16. Providence. B. F. Moore. 1842. 
 
 United States Tkoops in Rhode Island. Message from 
 the President of the United States, [John Tyler] in 
 answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives, 
 relative to tlie employment of the United States Troops in 
 Rhode Island, and transmitting documents in relation to 
 the recent difficulties in that State, April 10, 1844. 
 
 Svo. pp. 179. 
 
 28<A, Cotnj. 1st Sess. H. of Rep. Doc. No. 225. 1844. 
 
 The following documents accompany the message : 
 
 No. 1. 
 
 AffiJavit of Samuel 'Currey relative to the arming the suffrage 
 men. 
 
 2. Kcsolution of tlie Suffrage party in Cumherland, to be ready at a 
 
 moment's warning, to carry into effect the " People's Constitu- 
 tion. 
 
 3. Letter from Governor King to the President of tlie United States. 
 
 4. Letter from President Tyler in reply. 
 
 5. Letter from Henry Bowen, Secretary of State of Kliode Island, 
 
 transmitting affidavits of Messrs. Stoddard, Hoppin, Currey, 
 Frieze, Kobinson and Wilkinson. 
 
 6. Letter from John Whipple to the President, asking an audience for 
 
 tlie committee appoinled by Gov. King to wait on him. 
 
 7. Statement of the Rhode Island committee, of the political condition 
 
 of the State of Rliode Island, April 10, 1842. 
 
 8. Letter from Gov. King to tJie President, May 4, 1842, witli resolu- 
 
 tions of the General Assembly of R. I., as to the insurrectionary 
 movements in that St.ate, and calling for his interference. 
 
 9. The President's reply to Governor King, May 7, 1842. 
 
 10. " Letter from Thomas W. Uorr, insurgent Governor of R. I. to the 
 
 President, transmitting resolutions of the insurgent Assembly of 
 Rliode Island, that the President of the United States and Con. 
 gress be informed that the Government and Assembly were 
 elected, and the latter in session." 
 
 11. " Letter from tlie President of the United States to tlic Governor of 
 
 Rhode Island, ( private and confidential,) Jlay 9, 1842 ; giving 
 his views of the policy to be pursued by tlie Government of 
 Rhode Island toward.s the insurgents.
 
 104 HIKI.IOGKAPHY OF 
 
 CoxsTiTUTiux OF 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 12. The Governor of Rliode IslanJ to the President in reply, May 12, 
 
 1842. 
 
 13. Letter frora E. R. Potter, to the President of tlie United Slates, 
 
 May, IS, 1842. 
 
 14. The President in reply to Mr. Potter, May 20, 1842. 
 
 15. Letter from Thomas A. Jenckes, private Secretary to Gov. King, 
 
 transmitting Gov. Dorr's proclamation to the people of Rhode 
 Island. 
 IC. Letter from Gov. King to the President, stating that Dorr, since his 
 flight, is organizing troops, and in consequence calls for military 
 aid. 
 
 17. The President's reply to Gov. King, May 28, 1842. 
 
 18. Copies of letters of the Secretary of War to Col. Bankhead and 
 
 Gen. Eustes, and of the President's instructions ; also of the 
 President's directions to the Secretary of War to proceed to 
 Rhode Island. 
 
 19. Letter from Daniel Wehster to the President, with a report in rela- 
 
 tion to the state of affairs in Rhode Island, June 3, 1842. 
 
 20. From Col. Bankhead to the Secretary of War — reports the cxjiectcd 
 
 invasion of Rhode Island by Dorr in great force, &c., &c. 
 
 21. From E. J. Mallett to Postmaster General, conSrming rumor that 48 
 
 kegs of gunpowder had been stolen by tlie insurgents from a 
 powder house. 
 
 22. From Thomas M. Burgess to the President, relative to the proceedings 
 
 of the insurgents. 
 
 23. The President's reply to Mr. Burgess. 
 
 21. The .iffidavits of Messrs. Peckham, Harris, Shelley and Keep, in 
 relation to the insurgents. 
 
 25. From Adjutant Townsend, stating tliat Col. Bankhead had returned 
 
 to New York. 
 
 26. From Col. Bankhead to the Secretary of War — reports that he has 
 
 had .an interview with Gov. King. He had returned to Provi- 
 dence. 
 
 27. From Col. Bankhead, to Adj. Gen. Jones. 
 
 28. From ditto to ditto in relation to Dorr's mili- 
 
 tary force. 
 
 29. From Messrs. Simmons, Sprague and Tillinghast, to the President of 
 
 the United States, June 27, 1842, on the state tf affairs in Kh.ode 
 Island. • 
 
 30. From the President to the Secretary of War, instructing him to 
 
 publislia proclamation and other duties, in case of a requisition 
 being m.tde for the power and force of the United Stales. 
 
 31. Extracts from letters of the lion. E. R. Poller, and from the 
 
 President in reply, 
 
 32. From Wm. II. Smith and John S. Harris, Secretaries of the People's 
 
 Convention, transmitting to the Governor of Rhode Island the 
 People's Constitution.
 
 RHODE ISLAM). 105 
 
 CoxsTiTUTiox 01' 1842-43. Books relatinii to. 
 
 33. Depositions of Charles Martin, J. F. Pond and Wm. S. Slater, rein, 
 live to the movements of the insurgents. 
 31. Military orders, through General Scott, from April 11 to June 11, 
 lsi:i. 
 
 Views of the Society of Friemls in relation to (livil Govern- 
 ment. 
 l'2mo. pp. It). Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1850. 
 
 ViXTox. Loyalty and Piety ; or the Christian's civil obliga- 
 tions defined. A discoui'se preached in Trinity Church, 
 New])ort, \\. I. By Francis Vinton, Rector, on Thiu'sday, 
 July 21, 1842. The day of public thanksgiving. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Burnett if- King. 1842. 
 
 Waylasd, Fuancis. The affairs of Rhode Island. A dis- 
 course delivered in the meeting-house of the First Baptist 
 Church, Providence, May 22, 1842. (1st & 2d editions.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. B. Cranston tf- Co. 1842. 
 
 " The affairs of Rhode Island." Being a review of 
 
 Dr. Wayland's "Discourse," a vindication of the sov- 
 ereignty of the people, and a refutation of the doctrines 
 and doctors of Despotism. By a member of the Boston Bar. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Boston. B. B. MmSey. 1842. 
 
 This review is attrihuted to John A. Bolles, Esq. 
 
 A Discourse delivered in the First Baj)tist Church, 
 
 Providence, R. I., on the davof Public Thanksgiving, July 
 
 21, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1842. 
 
 Mr. Webster's argument in the Supreme Court of the Uni- 
 ted States, in the case of Martin Luther vs. Luther M. 
 Borden and others, January 27th, 184S. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. ^ Washington. 1848. 
 
 AVniprr.i:, Joiix. Address of, to the people of Rhode Island 
 
 on the approaching election. 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence. Knowles cj- Vose. 1843. 
 
 Whipple axd Weh.stek. The Rhode Island Question.
 
 106 
 
 BIBLIOGRAPHY OK 
 
 Constitution of 1842-43. Books relating to. 
 
 Arguments of Messrs. Whipple and Webster, in the case of 
 Martin Luther, Plaintiff in error, vs. Luther M. Borden 
 and others, in the Supreme Court of the United States, 
 January, 1848. 
 8vo. pp. 56. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1848. 
 
 Note to the Constitutions. — The Convention whicli framed the People's 
 Constitution, met in Providence, on the first Monday in October, 1841, 
 and finally completed its labors on the 18th day of November following. 
 The Constitution was submitted to the people of the State, for their adopt- 
 ion or rejection, on the 27th day of December, to be voted for on that 
 and the five succeeding days. The vote, as returned, was 13,941 in favor 
 of the Constitution, and 56 against it. The act calling the Convention 
 which framed the Landholders' Constitution, was passed by the General 
 Assembly, at its January session, in 1841. The Convention met on the 
 first Monday of November following, — framed a Constitution, and submit- 
 ted it to the people of the State, for their adoption or rejection, on the 
 21st, 22d, and 23d da.vs of March, 1842. The vote, as returned, was 
 8,013 in favor of the Constitution, and 8,689 against it. Showing a majority 
 of 676 votes against it. It vias called the " Landholders' Constitution" 
 from the fact that none but the owner of real estate and the oldest son of 
 such landholder, were allowed to vote in the election of delegates to the 
 Convention that framed it. At the June session of the General Assembly, 
 1842, an act was p.assed, calling another Convention to frame a Constltu. 
 tion. The Convention met at Newport, on the second Monday in Septem- 
 ber, 1842, and framed a Constitution, which was siubmitted to the people 
 of the State, for their adoption or rejection, on the 21st, 22d, and 2od days 
 of November following. The vote, as returned, was 7,021 in favor of the 
 Constitution, and 51 against it. Showing a majority of 6,973 votes in its 
 favor. This Constitution is the present supreme law of the State. The 
 "People's Constitution" party took no part in the question. , 
 
 Cotton John. The Bloudy Tenent, washed and made 
 white in the Bloud of the Lambe ; being discussed and 
 discharged of Bloud Guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein 
 the great questions of the present time are handled, viz: — 
 How farre Liberty of Conscience ought to be given to those 
 that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbu- 
 lent and pestilent persons, that not only raze the Founda- 
 tion of Godlinesse, but disturb the Civill Peace where they 
 live ? Also, how farre the Magistrate may proceed in 
 the Duties of the first Table? And tliat all Magistrates 
 ought to study the Word and Will of God, that they may 
 frame their Government accordinrj to it. Discussed .as
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 107 
 
 they are alledged from divei-s Scriptures, out of the Old 
 
 and New Testament. Wherein also the practice of Princes 
 
 is debated, together with the Judgement of ancient and late 
 
 writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a 
 
 Reply to Mr. Williams' answer to Mr. Cotton's Letter. 
 
 By John Cotton, Batchelor in Divinity, and Teacher 
 
 in the Church of Christ, at Boston, in New England. 
 
 Small quarto, pp. 195 and Hi. London. Printed by Mathew 
 
 Si/inmons, for Hannah Allen, at the Crowne in 
 
 Pope's Head Alley. 1647. 
 
 For a reply to this work, see Roger Williams. See also the work which fol- 
 lows this, the author of which is unknown. 
 
 Wholesome Severity reconciled with Christian Lib- 
 erty, or the True Resolution of a present Controversie 
 concerning Liberty of Conscience. Here you have the 
 question stated, the middle way betwixt Popish Tyrannie 
 and Schismatizing Liberty ; approved and also confirmed 
 from Scripture, and the Testimonies of Divines, yea, of 
 whole Churches. The Chief Arguments and Exceptions 
 used in The Bloudy Tenent, The Compassionate Samaritane 
 M. S. to A. S. &c., examined. Eight distinctions added for 
 qualifying and clearing the whole matter. And in con- 
 clusion, a Paraenetick to the five Apologists foV choosing 
 accommodation rather than toleration. Imprimatur. la. 
 Crawford. December 16, 1644. 
 
 4to. pp. 40. London. Christopher Meredith. 1645. 
 
 CozzENS, William, Governor of Rhode Island, Wm. H. 
 Cranston, Mayor of Newport, A. H. Dumont, chairman of 
 the Public Schools, and Henry Rousmaniere, Commissioner 
 of Public Schools. Addresses at the dedication of the 
 " Trustees of the Long Wharf School House," on the 20th 
 of May, 1863. 
 
 8vo. pp. 106. Newport. Pratt ^ Messer. 1863. 
 
 Crane, John, D. D. A sermon delivered July 31, 1816, at 
 the installation of the Rev. Willard Preston to the pastoral 
 care of the Pacific Church and Society in Providence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Miller ^- Hutchens. 1816.
 
 108 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Cranston, Capt. Robert B., of the Newport Artillery. Pro- 
 ceedings of a General Court Martial, holden in Newport, 
 August 1, 1817. As officially reported by the Judge 
 Advocate. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Jones Sf Wlieeler. 1817. 
 
 CuREEY, Samuel, Argument for the heirs at Law in the Hal- 
 
 sey Will Case. 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. Knowles, Anthony J- Co. 1859. 
 
 Curtis, George William. A Rhyme of Rhode Island and 
 the Times ; pronounced before the Sons of Rhode Island 
 in New York, at their first anniversary held in the Hall of 
 the New York Historical Society, May 29, 1863. 
 
 8vo.pp. 16. Neio York. 0. A. Alvord. 186-3. 
 
 This poem is appended to Dr. Vinton's oration on the Annals of Rliode Island
 
 
 -\^u," 
 
 t-jS^l^lf&L-O- 
 
 ^^HAILEY, MRS. CHARLOTTE F. Report 
 upon tlie disabled Rhode Island soldiers ; their 
 names, condition, and in what hospitals they are. 
 Made to Governor Sprague, and by him presented 
 to the General Assembly of Rhode Island, Jan- 
 uary session, 1863. 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1863. 
 
 Mrs. Dailey was commissioned by Gov. Sprague to visit tlie United States 
 Hospitals, in and near riiiladelphia and Washington. 
 
 D.vNFORTH, Walter R. An oration delivered before the 
 Providence Association of Mechanicks and Manufacturers, 
 April 8, 1822, being the anniversary of the election of offi- 
 cers. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. Miller ^ RuicMns. 1822. 
 
 An oration pronounced in the Universalist Chapel, on 
 
 Thursday, July 4, 1833. 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. John Hutchins. 1833. 
 
 Deane, Charles. Some notices of Samuel Gorton, one of 
 the first settlers of Warwick, R. I., during his residence at 
 Plymouth, Portsmouth, and Providence ; chiefly derived 
 from early manuscripts, with a brief -introductory memoir. 
 
 4to. pp. 41. Boston. Coolidge jf- Wiley. 1850. 
 
 Dehon, Rev. Theodore, A. M. Rector of Trinity Church, 
 Newport. A discourse delivered in Newport, R. I., before 
 the congregation of Trinity Church, the Masonic Society 
 
 14
 
 110 BIBLIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 and the Newport Guards, the Sunday following the intel- 
 ligence of the death of General Georcre Washinoton. 
 8vo. pp. 19. Newport- Henry Barber. 1800. 
 
 A discourse delivered in Providence, Sept. 6, 1804, 
 
 before the Female Charitable Society, for the relief of indi- 
 gent widows and children. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. Heaton <|- Williams. 1804. 
 
 A discourse delivered in Trinity Church, in Newport, 
 
 on Thursday, 27 Nov. 1805 ; an appointed day of public 
 Thanksgiving and Praise. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14. Newport. Ann Barber. 180G. 
 
 Dr. Dehon was born in Boston in 1776, and graduated at Harvard College in 
 1795. After being Rector of Trinity Churcb, in Newport, he removed to 
 Cliarleston, Soutli Carolina, where he was elected Bishop in 1812. He 
 died Aug. 6, 1817, aged 41. Bishop Dehon was considered a man of 
 superior talents, and much esteemed for his social virtues. In 1821, two 
 volumes of his sermons were published. * 
 
 D'WoLF, John. An address delivered before the citizens of 
 
 Bristol, R. I., July 4, 1821 . 
 8vo. pp. 24. Published bi/ request. 1821. 
 
 D'WoLF, James. For discourse on the death of, see Crriswold. 
 
 Dewey, Rev. Orvii.le. The Pulpit as a field of exertion, 
 talent and piety. A sermon delivered at the installation of 
 the Rev. Edward B. Hall, as pastor of the First Congre- 
 gational Society in Providence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Neiv Bedford. Benjamin Lindsey. 1832. 
 
 Dexter Asylum. Rules and Regulations for the goverment 
 of, established at a town meeting of the Freemen of the town 
 
 of Providence, July 26, 1828. 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. Smith J- Parmenter. [1828.] 
 
 • First annual report of the Board of attending and 
 
 consulting physicians and surgeons of. 
 8vo. pp. 12 , Providence. Smith ^ Parmenter. 1829. 
 
 Dexter Genealogy. Being a I'ecord of the families descend- 
 ed from the Rev. Gregory Dexter, with notes and biographi- 
 cal sketches of each parent. By S. C. Newman, A. j\I. 
 
 12nio. pp. 108. Providence. A. Crawford Crreene. 1859.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. Ill 
 
 Dix, John- Ross. A liand-book of Newport and Rhode Isl- 
 and, with wood cuts. 
 
 12mo. pp. xii and 170. Newport. C. E. Hammett. 1852. 
 
 DoRUANCE vs. Fenxer. Report of the case, John Dorrance 
 against Arthur Fenncr, tried at the December term of the 
 court of Common Ph;as, in the county of Providence, A. D. 
 1801. To wliich is added the proceedings in the case 
 Arthur Fennor vs. Jolin Dorrance. Carefully compiled 
 from the notes taken at the trial. 
 
 8vo. pp. 116. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1802. 
 
 Dorr. Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for 
 Treason against the State of Rhode Island, containing the 
 arguments of counsel, and the charge of Chief Justice 
 Durfee. By Joseph S. Pitman. 
 
 8vo. pp. 131. Boston. Tappan <)'• Bennett. 1844. 
 
 Political Frauds exposed ; or a narrative of the pro- 
 ceedings of " The Junto in Providence," concerning the 
 Senatorial Question, from 1833 to 1838. By Aristides. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. [Providence. 1838.] 
 
 • Address to the people of Rhode Island, August, 1843. 
 
 (See Burke's report No. 214.) 
 
 Message to the General Asseml)ly upon the oro-an- 
 
 ization of the government under the People's Constitution, 
 May 3, 1842. (See Burke's Report, No. 213.) 
 
 Speech of, on the right of the people of Rhode Isl- 
 and to form a constitution ; delivered in the People's Con- 
 vention on the 18th day of November, 1841. (See Burke's 
 Report, p. 851.) 
 
 Report of the trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for 
 
 Treason, including testimony at length — arguments of coun- 
 sel — the charge of the Chief Justice — the motions and 
 arguments on the questions of a new trial and in arrest of 
 judgment; together with the sentence of the court, and 
 the speech of Mr. Dorr before sentence. From notes taken 
 at the trial. 
 
 Hvo. pp. 115. double col's. Providence. B. F. Moore. 1844. 
 
 J'rep.ireil for the press by George Turner and Waller S. Surges, Attorneys for 
 tlie defence.
 
 112 lilBUOGKAPIIY OF 
 
 Tlie Life :iiul Times oF Thomas Wilson Dorr, with 
 
 outlines of the political history of Rhode Island. By Dan 
 King, with portrait. 
 
 12mo. pp. 368. Boston. Printed for the author. 1859. 
 
 Downer, Silas. A discourse delivered in Providence, in 
 the colony of Rhodd Island, on the 25th day of July, 1768, 
 at the dedication of the tree of Liberty, from the summer- 
 house in the tree. By a Son of Liberty. 
 
 8vo. pp. 10. Providence. Printed and sold by John Waterman 
 at his printing office at the paper mill. 1768. 
 
 The following account of this event is taken from tlie Proviilcnce Gazette, 
 July 30, 17G8 : 
 
 " On Monday last, (25th,) at five in llie afternoon, being the time appointed 
 for dedicating the great Elm Tree, at Captain Joseph Olney's, in this 
 town, to be the tree of Libert}', there was a very great concourse of 
 ■very respectable people of this and the neighboring towns, many coming 
 from a considerable distance out of tlie Province of Mass.achusetts Bay, 
 to assist on the occasion. An animated discourse was delivered from the 
 summer-house in the tree, by a Son of Liberty, wherein was briefly point- 
 ed out the Terrors of Colonization of the first Planters of these colonies ; 
 a Declaration of our Rights, and a particular enumeration of our Griev- 
 ances, together with a designation of the means of Redress. After which 
 followed the Directions thus : the people in the summer-house, laying 
 their hands on the tree, the gentleman who gave the discourse pronounced 
 these words alond : " We do, in the name and behalf of the true sons of 
 "Liberty, in America, Great Britain, Ireland, Corsica, or wherever they 
 " maj' he dispersed throughout the world, dedicate and solcnniize thereto, 
 " this tree, to be a Tree of Liherti/. May all our councils and deliberations 
 " under its venerable Branches, be guided by wisdom, and directed for 
 " the support and maintenance of that liberty which our renowned Fore- 
 " fathers souglit out, and found under trees, and in the wilderness. May it 
 " long flourish, and m.ay the sons of Liberty often repair hither, to confirm 
 " and strengthen each otlier. AVIien they look tow^ards their sacred Elm, 
 " may they be penetrated with a sense of their duty to themselves anil 
 " their posterity ; and may they, like the House of David, grow stronger 
 " and stronger, while their enemies, like the House of Saul, shall grow 
 " weaker and weaker, Amen." — The whole conducted with great order 
 and quiet. 
 
 The following account contains additional particulars of this event: 
 
 " In July, 1768, rtie Sons of Liberty were called upon to attend the dedi- 
 cation of the Tree of Liberty. Almost every town then had either its 
 liberty tree or its liberty pole. The liberty tree of Providence was a little 
 north of the north side of Olncy street, in front of a public house kept 
 there by Captain Joseph Olney. Samuel 'I'hurber, in a note kindly com- 
 municated to me when in his Hist year, says : ' He,' Captain. Olney, ' had
 
 UlIODB ISLAND. 113 
 
 a large, old fiishioued, two story, elm sliedilcd liouse, in the form of an L, 
 with a large yard in front. In tliis yard stooil tlic largest eira tree that I 
 ever saw. A flight of steps was erected, leading, perhaps twenty feet up 
 to where three or four linihs set out. There a convenient seat was fixed 
 for, say, ten or twelve people to sit in and enjoy themselves in the 
 shade. The dedication of tliis tree took place on the 25th day of July. 
 A large concourse of people assembled. An animated discourse was 
 delivered from the seat or summer-house on the tree, by Silas Downer." 
 Staples Annals of Providence, p. 221. 
 
 Doyle, Thom.\s. [of Rliode Island.] Five years in a Lottery 
 Office, or an exposition of the Lottery System in the Unit- 
 ed States. 
 
 12mo. pp. G2. Boston. S. N. Bicldnson. 1841. 
 
 Drake, Samuel G. Biography and history of the Indians in 
 North America, comprising a general account of them, and 
 details in tlie lives of all the most distingitishcd chiefs and 
 others who have l)een noted among the various Indian 
 nations upon the continent, etc. etc. 
 
 8vo. pp. 720. 11th edition. Boston. B. B. Mussey ^ Co. 1851. 
 
 This work was first i)ublislied, in 1832, in a small duodecimo volume, under 
 the title of " Indian Biography." The following year a second edition 
 was issued under the above title. Each successive edition has been 
 enlarged. Very large numbers of each edition have been sold. No other 
 such work contains as much on our aborigines as this. The Indians of 
 Rhode Island and their wars, are noticed at length. 
 
 Old Indian Chronicle. 
 
 2-2mo. pp. 208. Boston. 1836. 
 
 This book consists of five early tracts, four of which relate to King Philip's 
 War, accompanied by notes by Mr. Drake, and a chronology of Indian 
 
 events. 
 
 Drowne, Solomon., M. D. An oration delivered in the First 
 Baptist Meeting-House, in Providence, at the celebration, 
 February 23, A. D., 1824, in commemoration of the Birth 
 Day of Washington, and in aid of the cause of the Greeks. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Brotvn <|- Ifavforth. 1824. 
 
 Annual address delivered before the Rhode Island 
 
 Society for the encoXiragement of Domestic Industry, Octo- 
 ber 15, 1823. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. J'rovidettce. Carlilc ;f Brown. 182().
 
 114 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 A Funeral oration in memorv of tlie Hon. James M. 
 
 Vernon, Esq., late a Jiuli^e in the Western Territory ; de- 
 livered at Marietta, Oliio, January 13, 1789. 8vo. 
 
 Biographical notice of, by the Rev. T. Stafford Drowne 
 
 in sketches of Riiode Island Physicians, p. 25-34. 
 
 See Historical Maijazine for March, 1857 — History of the Town of Foster, by C. 
 C. Brainan, in tlie Providence Journal, 1858-59. Sketch of the life of, — 
 By Prof Wni. G. GodJard, in Providence Journal, 1838 — and in the 
 American Quarterly Register, vol. 11, p. 357 ; and Sketch of his life, with 
 several of his letters, in " Neio York City, during the American Revolution." 
 Printed for the Mercantile Library Association, 4to. 1861. 
 
 Dr. Drowne was born in Providence, in 1753, and graduated at Brown 
 University in 1773. After visiting Europe he returned to Providence, and 
 entered upon the practice of medicine. For several years lie was a sur- 
 geon in the army of the revolution 111 health obliged him to remove to 
 the West, where he labored in his profession, in Ohio and Western Penn- 
 sylvania for nine years. In 1801, he returned to his native State, and 
 settled in the town of Foster, where he passed the remainder of his life, 
 in professional and .agricultural pursuits. In 1811, Dr. Drowne was appoint- 
 ed Professor of Materia Medica and Botany in Brown University. Botany 
 was his favorite study, and, besides lecturing to the students, lie had pri- 
 vate classes of citizens. He died in 1834, at the age of 81 years. 
 
 Dudley, Governor Joseph. Queen Anne's Instructions to, in 
 
 1702. (Miss. Hist. Collections, M series. Vol. IX.) 
 
 These instructions give Governor Dudley "aU the powers and authorities of 
 any Captain General, over the colonies of Rhode Island, Providence Plan- 
 tations and the Narrag.ansett Country." 
 
 Duff, Henry J. and others. Petition of, for an alteration of 
 the State Constitution, presented to the General Assembly, 
 May, 1846. Report of the committee on the petition of 
 Henry J. Duft, and others, by Sylvester G. Sherman, Esq., 
 chairman of the committee, made to the House of Repre- 
 sentatives of Rhode Island, January, 1847. 
 
 8vo. pp. 4 and IG. l_Providence.'] M. B. Young. [1847.] 
 
 DuMONT. Articles of Faith and Church Covenant of the 
 United Congregational Church, of Newport, R. I., with a 
 brief notice otithe origin and history of the Church. Pre- 
 pared at the request of the Church by the Pastor, Rev. 
 Henry Dumont, A. J\I. 
 
 12mo. pp. 4G. Newport. James Atkinson. 1834. 
 
 This church dates its origin in tlic year iniO.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 115 
 
 DuMMER, Jeremiah. A Defence of the New England char- 
 ters. Palchrum est Fatrice benefacere, eliam henedicerc 
 hand absurdum est. Salliist. 
 
 8vo. pp. GO. London. 112}. 
 
 The same work. 
 
 8vo. pp. 88. London. 1765. 
 
 Dummer was the agent of Massachusetts in Knglaud, and a distinguished 
 scholar. " Tliis very able defence was written some time before ; but it 
 was now published in the apprehension tliat a bill would be brought into 
 the House of Commons at their next session to disfranchise the charter 
 governments." Holmes' Aiuials. 
 
 DuuFEE. Hon. Job. Late Chief .Justice of Rhode Island, the 
 complete works of, with a memoir of the author, edited by 
 his son. 
 
 8vo pp. .\xvi and 523. Providence. Gladding ^ Proud. 1849. 
 
 Among other .articles, this volume includes the following : 
 
 What C'lieer ; or Roger Williams in Banishment. A Poem. 
 
 History of the subjection and extermination of the Narragansetts. A 
 
 Lecture. 
 The Idea of the supernatnr.il among the Indians. A Lecture. 
 A Discourse delivered before tlie Rhode/Island Historical Society, Wed- 
 nesday, January 1.3, 1847. 
 The Cluaractcr of Chief Justice Eddy. 
 
 What Cheer ; or Roger Williams in Banishment. 
 
 A Poem. 
 12ino. pp. Providence. 1832. 
 
 A discourse delivered before the Rhode Island His- 
 torical Society, on the evening of Wednesday, January 13, 
 1847. Published at the request of the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 42. Providence. C. Burnett, Jr. 1847. 
 
 Charge to the Grand Jury at the March term of the 
 
 Supreme Judicial Court, at Bristol, R. I., A. D. 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 10. 1842. 
 
 • An oration before the municipal authorities and citi- 
 zens of Providence, July 4,1853. 
 8vo. pp. 29. Providence. Knowles. Anthony (j- Co. 1858.
 
 116 
 
 BIBLIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 Discourse on the character of, see H. Gf. Hazard. 
 
 Judge Durfee was born in Tiverton, K. I., in 1790, and graduated at Brown 
 University, in 1813. He enjoyed a Iiigh reputation as a lawyer, and was 
 besides favorably known as a poet. In 1821, and again in 1823, he was 
 elected to Congress. In 1834 lie was promoted to the bench of the 
 Supreme Court; and in 1836 was Chief Justice of ihat Court, which otHce 
 he held till his death in 1847.
 
 y'-Wi-;^ 
 
 I■i^^f^^^.c 
 
 5V0. 
 
 pp. 22. 
 
 ?^ASTBURN, Rt. Rkv. MANTIX, I). D. The 
 
 Blessedness of the upright in their end : A Sermon 
 preached in St. Michael's Church, Bristol, Rhode 
 Island, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 185.5. At the 
 Funeral of Rev. John Bristed, formerly Rector of 
 said Church. 
 
 Bristol, B. I. 1835. 
 East Greenwich. History of, see Eldredge. 
 
 Eastox, Johx. Narrative of the causes which led to Philip's 
 Indian war, of 1G75 and 1G7G, with other documents con- 
 cerning this event, in the office of the Secretary of the State 
 of New York. Prepared from the originals, by Franklin 
 B. Hough. 
 
 4to. pp. xxiii. and 207. Albany, N. Y. J. Munsell. 1856. 
 
 The papers in tliis volume are mostly letters containing accounts or rumors of 
 Indian hostilities; tlie Proceedings of the government of New York in 
 consequence of these disturbances ; Reports obtained from the captives 
 escaped from the enemy ; and other documents incidentally relating to the 
 war. 105 copies printud. 
 
 The same on large paper, imp. 4to. 
 
 5 copies only printed. 
 
 John Easton was the son of Governor Nicliolas Eastou. He held the office of 
 Attorney General of Rhode Island, from 1651 to 1675. Was Deputy Gov- 
 ernor and Assistant at various times ; and from 1690 to lO'Jo was elected 
 Governor. Jle died at Newport, December I'J, 1705, at the age of 88 
 years, and was buried in tlic Coddington burial place. 
 15
 
 118 
 
 lilBI.IOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Eddy, Samuel. ' Reasons offered by, for his opinions, to the 
 First Baptist Church in Providence, from which he was 
 compelled to withdraw, for Heterodoxy. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. [^Providence.'] Jones ^ Wheeler. 1818. 
 
 A review of the reasons offered by S. Eddy, Esq., for 
 
 his opinions, to the First Baptist Church in Providence, 
 from which he was compelled to withdraw for heterodoxy. 
 From the Christian Disciple, published in Boston. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Miller J- Hidchins. 1819. 
 
 .Judge Eddy was boni in Johnston, R. I., March 3], 17G9, and graduated at 
 Brown University in 1787. In 1798, he was elected Secretary of State, 
 wliicli office he held for twenty-one years, when he was elected a member 
 of Congress. He held this office during three successive terms, from 
 1819 to 182.J. Subsequently he was appointed Chief Justice of the Su- 
 preme Judicial Court of Rhode Island, which position he occupied for eight 
 years, when ill health compelled him to resign it. Judge Eddy was a man 
 of extensive literary acquirements. He died February 3, 1839, aged 69 
 years. 
 
 Edmundson. a Journal of the Life, Sufferings and Labour 
 in the work of the ministry, of that worthy elder and faith- 
 ful servant of Jesus Christ, William Edmundson, who 
 departed this life the 31st of the 6th month, 1712. 
 
 8vo. pp. London. 1713. 
 
 The same work, second edition. 
 
 8vo. pp. i.xxv. and 371. Contents and Lidex. London. 1774. 
 
 Mr. Edmundson was a distinguished preacher of the Society of Friends, and 
 made no less than three voyages to America previous to the year 1700. 
 He was born in 1627, and served in Cromwell's army. Subsequently he 
 joined the Quakers, and became a most zealous apostle among them. In 
 1671, " he had movings of the spirit" to come to America, and soon after 
 that, sailed in company with George Fox. He visited the West Indies, 
 V'irginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and New England, and gives 
 an interesting account of his travels in these clinics as a missionary. He 
 was in Rhode Island with George Fox. When at Newport, he siiys : 
 " One Roger Williams, an old priest, and an enemy to truth, h.id put forth 
 fourteen propositions, as he called them, which he would maintain against 
 the Quakers that came from Old England, and challenged a dispute of 
 seven of them atNewport, and the other seven at Providence." This is 
 the famous controversy mentioned by Williams, to engage in which, lie 
 rowed a canoe, when 73 years of age, from Providence to Newport. 
 
 Eldredge, James H., M. D. and Daniel H. Greene. History 
 of East Greenwich. A series of articles published in the
 
 KlIODK l,-;i,A\U. 119 
 
 East Greenwich Weekhj PenJtdum, commencing June 8, 
 
 and ending November 17, 18G0. 
 
 These contain sketches of tlie most prominent professional men, and tlie most 
 important incidents from tlic settlement of tlic town in 1077 to tlie present 
 century. 
 
 Eldridge, Ei.i.eanok. Memoirs of. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12.S. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1838. 
 
 The snbjeet of this memoir was a colored woman, born in A\%irwick in 1785. 
 
 — '■ Eleanor's Second Book. 
 
 12mo. pp. 127. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1847. 
 
 Ei.i.EKY, Wuj.i.vM, Life of, by Edward T. Channing, Sparks' 
 American Biography. Voh (>. 
 
 Ellery, Abrahais Redwood. An oration delivered July 4, 
 179a, in the Baptist meetinghouse in Newport. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Warren. N. Phillips. 1796. 
 
 Eelis, James, A. M. A nari'ative of the rise, progress and 
 issue of the late Law suits relative to the property held and 
 devoted to pious uses, in the first precinct in Rehoboth ; 
 containing the substance of the Records which show for 
 whose use and benefit the property was originally intended; 
 together with some observations on certain constitutional 
 principles, which respect the support of Public. AV^orship, 
 and the equal protection and establishment of all regular 
 denominations of christians. By James Ellis, A. M. 
 
 12mo. pp. 76. Warren, QR. I.) Nathaniel PldlUps. 1795. 
 
 Mr. Northrop, a Baptist Elder of Narragansett, and the Rev. Isaac Backus, 
 were involved in the controversy to which the above pamphlet refers. 
 
 Eltox, Rev. Romeo, D. D. Callender's Historical Discourse, 
 with notes. See Callender. 
 
 Life of Roger WUiams the earliest legislator and true 
 
 champion for a full and absolute liberty of conscience. 
 
 18mo. pp. viii. and 173. Providence. Geo. H. Wldtney. 1853. 
 
 Same. 
 
 18mo. pp. viii. and 173. London. Albert Cockshaiv. 1852. 
 
 Literary remains of the Rev. Jonathan Maxcy, D. 
 
 D., President of Brown University, with a memoir. 
 
 8vo. pp. New York. 1844.
 
 120 niUI.IOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Dr. Elton is a nativ.e of Connecticut, anJ graduated at Brown University in 
 1812. He was Professor of Ancient Languages in tliat institution, from 
 1825 to 1843, and has since resided in England. 
 
 Emmoxs, William. An oration on the death of Mr. Levi 
 Hoppin, a member of the Sophomore Class at Brown Uni- 
 versity, pronounced March 27, A. D. 1805. In the Uni- 
 versity Chape). 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. J. Carter. [1805.] 
 
 Examination, by Chemical Analysis and otherwise, of sub- 
 stances emptied into tlie Public Waters of the State, from 
 Gas and other manufiicturies, sewerage and other sources, 
 to ascertain if any injury results therefrom to any of the 
 Fisheries in said public waters, in the vicinity of the city 
 of Providence, 1860. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. A. Craivford Greene. 1861. 
 
 A report made to tlie General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island, by a 
 special committee, consisting of Messrs. Geo. Lewis Cooke, C. C. Van 
 Zandt and George B. Peck. The Chemical Analyses are by Professors 
 G. I. Chace andN. P. Hall, of Brown University. 
 
 See also Waters of the State. Report of Com- 
 mittee on. 
 
 Evangelical Consociation and Home Missionary Society of 
 Congregational Churches in Rhode Island. Proceedings 
 of. June 1836. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. B. Cranston ,J- Co. 183G. 
 
 The Same. June 1837. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. B. Cranston ^ Co. 1887. 
 
 The same. June 1838. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. B. Cranston jf- Co. 1838. 
 
 Evangelical Consociation of the Congregational Churches 
 of Rhode Island. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of, 
 held at Little Compton, June 8-10, 1852. With a report 
 of the Home Missionaiy Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1852, 
 
 ■ Same. Held at Barrington, June 14, 1853. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. M. B. Younr/. 1853.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 121 
 
 Same. Held at Pawtucket, June 12, 1855, with 
 
 reports of the Benevolent Societies and of Religion. 
 
 ^vo. pp. 22. Providence. M. B. Young. 1855. 
 
 Same. Held at Little Compton, June 14, 1859. 
 
 3vo. pp. 23. Providence. M. B. Young. 1859.
 
 ■i-ZS^^j/^-c- 
 
 ACIORILS. Report of tlio Commissioner ap- 
 pointed to ascertain tlie miniber, ages, liours of 
 labor, and opportunities for education of children, 
 employed in the Manufacturings Etablishments of 
 Rhode Island ; made to the General Assembly [o^ 
 Rhode Island] at its January session, 1853. I'rint- 
 ed by order of the Senate. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Sai/Ies, Miller j|- Simons. 1853. 
 
 Fall River, Historical Sketch of, see Fowler. 
 
 Farley, Rev. Fkedekick A. A discourse delivered at the 
 
 dedication of Westminster Church in Providence R. I., 
 
 March 5, 1829. 
 8vo. pp. 31. Boston. Leonard C. Bowles. 1829. 
 
 Farmers' Exchange Bank, Glocester. Report of the 
 Committee appointed by the General Assembly of the 
 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, at the 
 Februaiy Session, A. D. 1809, to enquire into the situation 
 of the Farmers' Exchange Bank, in Glocester, with the 
 documents accompani/ing the same. Published by order of 
 the General Assembly, 1809. 
 
 8vo. pp. 56. Providence. American Office. 1809. 
 
 Fessenden, G. M. History of Warren, Rhode Island, from 
 the earliest times, with particluar notice of Massasoit and 
 his family. 
 
 18mo. pp. 125. Providence. 11. H. Broun. 1845.
 
 KiiDDi: isi.Axii. 123 
 
 FoiiEs, Pf.ki;s, A. M. A sermon, delivered in the Baptist 
 Meeting House in Providence, July 31, 1791, occasioned 
 by the death of the Kev. James Manning, D. D., Presi- 
 dent of Rhode Island College. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. J. Carter. 1791. 
 
 Fenner, Akthur vs. John Dorrance. Report of the Case of. 
 See Dorrance. 
 
 Fenner, James, a Letter to. By a Republican. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. No date. 
 
 Letter to. 1811 and 1831. 
 
 12mo. pp. 16. No dale. 
 
 Ferguson. Memoir of the Life and Character of Rev. Sam- 
 uel Hopkins, D. D., formerly pastor of the First Congrega- 
 tional ChurcJi in Newport, Rhode Island ; with an appen- 
 dix ; by Jolm Ferguson, pastor of the East Church in 
 Attleborough, Mass. 
 
 18mo. pp. viii. and 196. Boston. Leonard W. Kimball. 1830. 
 
 Field. Report of the trial of Albert S. Field, indicted for the 
 murder of Jonathan Gray, before the Supreme Court of 
 Rhode Island, at Providence, INIarch term, 1820. 
 
 8vo. pp. 48. Providence, dliller <J- Grattan. 1826. 
 
 FiSK, Isaac. An Eulogy on Mr. Samuel Smith Adams, mem- 
 ber of the Senior class of Brown University, wlio died 
 February 6. 1812, aged 22 years. Pronounced at the Uni- 
 versity ilall, April 18, 1812. 
 
 8vo. pp. 10. Providence. Jones tf Wheeler. 1812. 
 
 Fish, Josemi, A. M. Pastor of a cluircli in Stonington. A 
 sermon preached at Westerly in the Colony of Rhode 
 Island, August 27, 1755, in the South Meeting House, 
 to a number of religious people, on a day of fasting and 
 prayer (observed by them) for success to our Armies, with 
 a more particular reference to the expedition against Crown 
 Point, in w^hich some of them had near relations. 
 8vo. pp. 32. Newport. J. Franklin. [1755.] 
 
 A sermon preached at the Ordination of the Rev. 
 
 Wm. Yinal to the pastoral charge of the first Congregational
 
 124 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 church of Christ in Newport, Rhode Island, October 29, 
 , 1746, with thecliargeof the Rev. Mr. S. Cheekley, and the 
 
 right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Mr. J. Cotton. By 
 
 Joseph Fish, A. M., Pastor of the Second church of Christ 
 
 in Stonington. 
 8vo. pp. 65. Neivport, R. I. Widow Ann Franklin. 1747. 
 
 Fowler, Samuel M. Letters to seceding Masons. See 
 Anti-MaHonrij 
 
 Fowler, Orin, A. M. An Historical Sketch of Fall River 
 fi'om 1620 to the present time ; with notices of Freetown 
 and Tiverton ; in three discourses. Delivered January 
 24, 1841. 
 
 Svo. pp. 24. Fall liiver. Benjamin Earl. 1841. 
 
 Forms. A collection of Forms, adapted to the use of Justices 
 of the Peace, Public Notaries, Sheriffs and Constables, 
 Overseers of the Poor, Town Councils, Executors and 
 Administrators, Courts of Probate and Military Officers, 
 etc. Conformable to the Laws and Usages of the State of 
 Rhode Island. 
 
 12mo. pp. 352. Providence. John Miller. [1824.] 
 
 The same. Conformable to the Revised Statutes and 
 
 Usages of the State of Rhode Island. 
 12mo. pp. iv. and 308. Providence. Geo. H. Wliitney. ■J.859. 
 
 Fourth of July Orations, delivered in Providence. 
 
 Rev. Enos Hitchcock, D. D. Providence. J. Carter. 1793. 
 
 George Tillinghast, A. M. Providence. Carter & Wilkinson. 1794. 
 
 Jonathan Ma.xcy, A. M. Providence. Carter & Wilkinson. 179-5. 
 
 Paul Allen, Jr., A. B. Providence. Carter & Wilkinson. 1796. 
 
 George R. Burrill, Esq. Providence. Carter & Wilkinson. 1797. 
 
 Samuel W. Bridgham. Providence. Carter & Wilkinson. 1798. 
 
 Jonathan Ma.xcy. Providence. John Carter. 1799- 
 
 Jonathan Russell. Providence. B. Wheeler. 1800. 
 
 Tristiim Burges. Providence. John Carter. 1801. 
 
 Rev. Nathaniel Bowen. Providence. John Carter. 1802. 
 
 AsaMesser. A. M. , Providence. John Carter. 1803. 
 Ilenrj' Wheaton, (before Tammany Society.) 
 
 Providence. Jones & Wlieeler. 1810. 
 
 Tristam Burges. Providence. Jones & Wheeler. 1810. 
 
 Emerson Paine. Providence. S. Mann & Co. 1813. 
 
 Benjamin F. Allen. Providence. 1817.
 
 lUIODK ISI,\M). 
 
 125 
 
 Albert G. Greene. 
 
 AV'illiam Hunicr. 
 
 Albert G. Greene. 
 
 David Pickcriug. 
 
 Tristam Surges. 
 
 Wiilter R. Dantbrtli. 
 
 John Whipple, (Municipal.) 
 
 L. M. Sargent, (Temperance.) 
 
 Tliomas P. Rodman. 
 
 Thomas Durfee. 
 
 Jerome B. Kimball. 
 
 Thomas M. Clark, D. D. 
 
 Samuel L. Caldwell, IJ. D. 
 
 Kev. Augustus Woodbury. 
 
 Rev. John G. Adams. 
 
 Delivered in Newport. 
 
 Providence. Jolin Miller. 
 
 Providence. Smith & Parmenter. 
 
 Providence. Smith & Parmenter. 
 
 Providence. Smitli & Parmenter. 
 
 Providence. W. Marshall & Co. 
 
 Providence. John Hutchcns.' 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Vose & Co. 
 
 Providence. 
 
 Providence. B. T. Albro. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony & Co. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony & Co. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony & Co. 
 
 Knowles, Anthony & Co. 
 
 Knowles, Anthony & Co. 
 
 Knowles, Anthony &. Co. 
 
 Providence. 
 Providence. 
 Providence 
 
 William Hunter, 
 Abraham Redwood Ellery. 
 William Marchant. 
 Paul M. Mumford. 
 William Hunter. 
 Noah Bisbee, Jr. 
 Samuel Austin, 1). D. 
 Joseph H. Patten. 
 Asher Robbins. 
 Henry James. 
 
 Delivered in Bristol. 
 
 John D'Wolf. 
 
 Delivered in Kingston. 
 
 James B. M. Potter. 
 
 Delivered in Warren. 
 
 Levi Haile. 
 Philip S. Gardner. 
 
 Delivered in Westerly. 
 
 Samuel Hassard. 
 
 Delivered in Clayville. 
 
 Tristam Burgcs. 
 
 Delivered in Warwick. 
 
 Newport. Henry Barber. 
 
 Warren. N. I'hillips. 
 
 Newport. Henry Barber. 
 
 Newport. O. Farnsworth. 
 
 Newport. Mercury Office. 
 
 Newport. A. Barber. 
 
 Newport. William Simons. 
 
 Providence. Carlile & Brown. 
 
 Providence. Miller & Hammond. 
 
 Boston. Ticknor & Fields. 
 
 1823. 
 1826. 
 1827. 
 1828. 
 1831. 
 1833. 
 1838. 
 1838. 
 1840. 
 1853. 
 1856. 
 1860. 
 1861. 
 1862. 
 1863. 
 
 1795. 
 1796. 
 1707. 
 1801. 
 1801. 
 1805. 
 1822. 
 1826. 
 1827. 
 1861. 
 
 1821. 
 
 Boston. T. H. Webb & Co. 1844. 
 
 Warren. S. Randall. 1821. 
 Warren. S. Randall. 1822. 
 
 Stonington. W. & J. JJ. Stone. 1828. 
 Providence. 1829. 
 
 George F. Man. 
 Thomas K. King. 
 
 Providence, Knowles, "Vose & Co. 1838. 
 Providence. George H. Whitney. 1854. 
 
 Fox, Gp:or(;k and John Burnyeat New England Fire- 
 
 Brand Quenched. Being an ansvver unto a Slanderous 
 
 Book, Entituled, George Fox digged out of his Burrows, 
 
 &c. Printed at Bo.ston in the year 1G76, by Roger Wil- 
 li;
 
 12<1 HIBLIOCiKAPHY 01' 
 
 liams of Providence in New England. Which he Dedi- 
 cateth to the King, with Desires, that if the Most High 
 please. Old and New England may flourish, when the Pope 
 and Mahomet, Rome and Constantinople are in their 
 Ashes, of a Dispute upon xiv. of his Proposals, held and de- 
 bated betwixt him, the said Roger Williams, on the one 
 part ; and John Stubs, William Edmundson and John 
 Burnyeat on the other. At Providence and Newport, in 
 Rode Island, in the year 1672. In which his Cavils are 
 Refuted, and his Reflections reproved. In two parts. As 
 Also, an Answer to R. W's appendix, &c. With a Post- 
 cript confuting his Blasphemous Assertions, viz : Of the 
 Blood of Christ, that was Shed, its being Corruptible and 
 Corrupted ; and that Salvation was by a Man that was 
 Corruptible, &c. Whereunto is added a Catalogue of his 
 Railery, Lies, Scorn and Blasphemies ; and his Temporis- 
 ing Spirit made manifest. Also, the Letters of W. Cod- 
 dington, of Rode Island, and R. Scot, of Providence, in 
 New England, concerning R. W. And Lastly, some 
 Testimonies of Antient and Modern authors concerning 
 the Light, Scriptures, Rule and the Soul of Man. By 
 George Fox and John Burnyeat. 
 
 4to. pp. 256. and 14 preliminaiy leaves. 
 
 \_Lo7idon.'\ Printed in the Year MDOLXXIX. 
 
 Something in Answer to a letter which I have seen 
 
 of John Leverat, Governour of Boston, to William Cod- 
 dington, Governour of Rode Island. Dated 1677. Wherein 
 he mentions my name, and also wherein John Leverat 
 justifies Roger Williams' Book of Lyes. 
 
 4to. pp. 11. [At. p. 7 and 9, signed G. F.] London. 1677. 
 
 This is George Fox's answer to Roger Williams' book, eiititleii George Fox 
 " Digged out of las Burrows." 
 
 Fox, George. Cain against Abel, representing New Eng- 
 land's Church, Hierarchy, in opposition to her Christian 
 Protestant Dissenters. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 48. ' London. 1675. 
 
 Tl\e preface to this tract is addressed " To the New England Professors, that 
 hanged tlie servants of the Lord for Religion. And all others that are
 
 lUIODE ISLAM). I'll 
 
 founil in tlicir steps, Persecuting, Imprisoning, Hating and Killing their 
 Bretliren about Keligion, as Cain did Abel his brother." Mary Dyer, a 
 Quaker of Khode Island, who was hanged in Boston, is doubtless one of 
 the persons alluded to. At the end of the volume, the author gives the 
 " Order from the Court at Boston" against the Quakers. 
 
 A Journal or Historical account of the Life, Travels, 
 
 Suft'erliigs, Chri-stian E.xperienccs and Labor of Love in 
 the Ministry of that ancient, eminent and faithful servant 
 of Jesus Christ, George Fox, who departed this life with 
 great peace with the Lord, the 13tli of the lltli month, 1G90. 
 
 Folio. London. 1G94. 
 
 The same work. 
 
 2vols. 8vo. pp. 50G and 487. London. W. FldlUps. 1827. 
 
 " One of the most extraordinary and instructive narratives in the World ; 
 which no reader of competent judgment can peruse without revering the 
 virtue of the writer. — Sir James Mackintosh. 
 
 George Fox was the thunder of the Society of Friends or Quakers. He was born 
 in Leicestershire, England, in the year 1C2I, and died in 1090. In the 
 course of his public ministrations he visited America twice, where he 
 spent two years. He was much with the people of his sect in Rhode 
 Island, and held a public discussion with Roger Williams, at Newport ; 
 for particuars of which, see Edmuiidson. Notwithstanding the severe 
 language of Fox in the titles of his books quoted, William Penn, in speak- 
 ing of him says, he was " civil beyond all forms of breeding, in his beha- 
 viour very temperate, eating little, and sleeping less. He had an extra- 
 ordinary gift in opening the Scripture; but, above all, excelled in prayer. 
 The reverence and solemnity of his adclress and behaviour, and the 
 promptness and ferventness of his words, often struck strangers with ad- 
 miration." 
 
 Publications of the Society of Friends officially sanctioned. This List lias 
 been kindly furnished me by Dr. Samuel Boyd Tobcy, a distinguished 
 member of the Societj' of Friend.s 
 
 Browx, Moses. From the meeting for sufferings for New 
 England, to the Several Quarterly and Monthly meetings 
 
 belonging to the Yearly Meeting, eleventh of the 11th month, 
 
 1T82. Providence. John Carter. 1782. 
 
 Address to Friends on the subject of establishing a Yearly Meeting 
 
 School. 1782. 
 
 Kpistle of advice to Friends, 1783. 
 
 New Digest of Book of Discipline, 1785. 
 
 Job. Scott's Review of RcUy's Treatise on Union, 1780. 
 Moses Brown's remarks on Samuel Shepley's Throe Letters on Baptism 1792. 
 
 TheB.iptism of Christ, a Gospel Ordinance, by Job Scott, 1794. 
 
 Journal of the Life, Travels and Gospel labors of Job Scott, 1 7f)7.
 
 128 miil.IOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Replication to Samuel Slie)>le.v, by Moses Brown, 1798. 
 
 Journal of Patience Brayton, 1801. 
 
 Church Discipline, by Job Scott, ISO.j. 
 
 Essay on the qualificatioD and work of an elder in the Church of Christ, 
 
 by Mary Mitchell, 1807. 
 
 Letters by Job Scott, 1807. 
 
 Correction of Mosheim's Ecclesiastical History regarding Friends, 1812. 
 
 Journal of Mary Mitchell, 1812. 
 
 Answer of Samuel F. Husscy to Asa Rand, 1821 . 
 
 Epistle of New England Yearly Meeting to its subordinate meetings, 1827. 
 
 Advice from the Yearly Meeting to its subordinate meetings, 1828. 
 
 Testimony of Friends on the Continent of America, 1831. 
 
 Declaration of Faith by New England Yearly Meeting, 1836. 
 
 Address on the subject of trafficking in ardent spirits on voyages to the 
 
 Pacific Ocean, 183G. 
 
 Address to Friends and others, on the subject of Slavery, 1837 
 
 Epistle to the members of the Society of Friends in New England, 1838. 
 
 Essay on Church Government, 1840. 
 
 Essay on Civil Government, 1840. 
 
 Memorials of deceased Friends, with an Introduction, 1841. 
 
 An Appeal to the professors of Christianity in the Southern States, and 
 
 elsewhere on tlie subject of Slavery, 1842. 
 
 An Essay on some of the prominent Doctrines .and Testimonies of deceas- 
 ed Friends, 1843. 
 
 Memorials of deceased Friends, 1843. 
 
 Address to the Preparative Monthly ami (Quarterly Meetings of Friends 
 
 within the limits of New England Yearly Meeting, 1844. 
 
 Epistle from New England Yearly Meeting to its subordinate meetings, 
 
 and individual members, 1845. 
 
 A declaration of the New England Yearly Meeting of Friends, &c., 1845. 
 
 Narrative of facts that have tended to produce a secession in New England 
 
 Yearly Meeting, 1845. 
 
 A statement of the several meetings composing the New England Yearly- 
 Meeting, 1848. 
 
 Books of Discipline revised and reprinted, 1849. 
 
 Jleraorials of deceased Friends, published in the years 1849-1850-1851- 
 1852-1854-1856 and 1860. 
 
 Essay in vindication of the disciplinary proceedings of the New England 
 
 Yearly Meeting, 1852. 
 
 Address relating to Colored Refugees, 1862. 
 
 IMinutes of advice to Subordinate Jlectings, 1863. 
 
 Minutes of New England Yearly meetings, pnbli.shfd yearly, from lS4(i 
 to 1863, 
 
 Review of a Vindication of tlie Disciplinary Proceedings of 
 
 the New England Yearly Meeting of Friends. 
 8vo. pp. 42. Philadelphia. Collins, 1852. 
 
 For other books relating to the Society of Friends, see Qiml-prs ; Gciinji- For.
 
 UIIODK INLAND. 129 
 
 Fraxkmn Lyci-.i-m, Providence K. I., Charter and By-laws of. 
 12mo. pp. IG. Providence. B. F. Moore. 1843. 
 
 The Same, with list of members. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. 1850. 
 
 Dedication of Lyceum Hall, Oration by Francis E. 
 
 Hoppin ; and Poem by Henry C. Whitaker ; delivered 
 on the opening of the new rooms, November 19, 1858, 
 witli a sketch of the other dedicatory exercises. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providence. Printed by order of the Lyceum. 1859. 
 
 Free Masonry. A discourse delivered at Providence, before 
 the Grand Lodge of ancient and honorable fraternity of 
 Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Rhode Island, 
 June 24. 1794. By Abraham Lynson Clarke, A. M. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. Carter ^ Wilkinson. 1794. 
 
 An oration delivered before Mount Vernon Lodge, 
 
 on tlie aniversary election, Febuary 22, A. L. 5811. By 
 
 John Holroyd, Esq., G. S. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. American Office. 1811. 
 
 An address before the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, 
 
 June 24, 1830. By David Benedict. 
 
 8vo. pp. 21. Pawtuchet. 3Ieacham cf- Foivler. 1830. 
 
 Frieze, Jacob. A concise history of the efforts to obtain an 
 
 extension of suffrage in Rhode Island ; from the year 1811 
 
 to 1842. 
 12mo. pp. 179. Providence. B. F. 3Ioore. 1842.
 
 -^■^^^^n^-i>- 
 
 Address delivered 
 
 .^^ AMMELL, WILLIAM. 
 ~^ before the Rhode Island Historical Society, 
 at the opening of their Cabinet, on ^^"cdnesday, 
 November 20, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. 
 
 Providence. 
 
 B. Cranston ,f- Co. 1844. 
 
 Life of Roger Williams, Founder of the State of 
 
 Rhode Island, with Portrait of Williams. 
 
 12mo. pp. ix and 221. 
 
 Boston. G-ould, Kendall cf Lincoln. 1854. 
 
 Gammell, Prof. William. Sketch of the Educational and 
 other Benefactions of the late Hon. Nicholas Brown, 
 with portrait ; 8vo. pp. 26. Reprinted from Barnard's 
 American Journal of Education, for June, 1 857. 
 
 8vo. pp. 26. Providence. 1857. 
 
 Life of Samuel Ward, Sparks' American Biography, 
 
 Vol. 19. 
 
 Gang, Stephen., A. M. A Sermon occasioned by the death 
 of the Rev. Joseph Snow, Pastor of a Congregational 
 Church in Providence, R. I., who departed this life April 
 10, 1 803, aged 88 years and 4 days. This sermon was 
 preached in the meeting-house of the deceased, on Lord's 
 day after April 17, 1803. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. J. Carter. 1803.
 
 HHODE ISLAM). 131 
 
 Gano, Rev. Stephen. Discourse at the interment of. See 
 Daniel Sharp. 
 
 Gardner and Potter vs. Hannah Gardner and others. An 
 
 abridgment of the case of. [Relative to a wilL] 
 8vo. pp. 18. Pjovidence. Walter B. Danforth. 182Q. 
 
 General Treasury. Further report of the Finance Com- 
 mittee of the State, under tlie rcsohition of June session, 
 1851, on the affairs of the General Treasury. Jan. 1852. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Sayles <f' Miller. 1852. 
 
 GiuHS, Charles. JVIutiny and Murder. Confession of Chas. 
 Gibbs, a native of Rhode Island, who, with Thomas J. 
 Wansley, was doomed to be hung in New York, on the 22d 
 of April last, foi- the murder of the Captain and J\Iate of 
 the Brig Vineyard, on her passage from New Orleans to 
 Philadelphia, in November, 1830. 
 
 12mo. pp. 36. Providence. Israel Smith. 1831. 
 
 GiRRS, George. A discourse occasioned by the death of, 
 
 and delivered in Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island, 
 
 October 23, 1803. By Theodore Dehon, A. M. Rector. 
 
 8vo. pp. 13. Newport. Ann Barber. 1803. 
 
 The Gleaner. Sustained by the Senior Department of the 
 Girls' High School, Providence, Rhode Island. A periodi- 
 cal, 4 vols. 8vo. Providence. 1855-7. 
 
 Gleason, Benjamin. An Oration on 'the Anniversary of 
 American Independence. Pronounced before the Senior 
 Class of Rhode Island College, in College Chapel, on the 
 evening of July 5, 1802. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Boston. Munroe ^ Francis. 1802. 
 
 GoDDVRD, William G. Professor of Belles Lettres in Brown 
 University. An address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society of 
 Rhode Island, delivered September 7, 1836. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Boston. John H. Eastburn. 1837. 
 
 Memoir of the Rev. James Manning, D. D., First
 
 132 lilBLIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 President of Brown University ; with biographical notices 
 of some of liis pupils. With Portrait of Manning. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Boston. Perkins jf Marvin. 1839. 
 
 Originally publislieJ in the May number of the American Quarterly lleview 
 for 1839. 
 
 Brief notices of the Life an^ Character of the late 
 
 Nicholas Brown. From the Providence Joimial of October 
 
 4, 1841. 
 12mo. pp. 15. Providence. 1841. 
 
 Address to the people of Rhode Island, delivered at 
 
 Newport, on Wednesday, May 3, 1843, in presence 
 of the General Assembly, on the occasion of the change in 
 the Civil Government of Rhode Island, by the adoption of 
 the Constitution, which superseded the charter of 1663. 
 
 8vo. pp. 80. Providence. Knowles jf Vose. 1843. 
 
 Sketch of the Life of Dr. Solomon Drowne, in Provi- 
 dence Journal for 1838, and American Quarterly Register, 
 vol. 11. p. 357. 
 
 A discourse in coinmemoi'ation of the life and servi- 
 
 ces of William G. Goddard, delivered at the request of the 
 Faculty, in the chapel of Brown University, March 12, 
 1846. By Francis Wayland, D. D., President of Brown 
 University. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. B. Cranston ^'- Co. 1846. 
 
 Professor Goddard was born in Providence, in 1793, and graduated at Brown 
 University in 1812. For ten years he was editor and proprietor of the 
 Khode Island American, aTid from 1825 to 1842 Professor of Moral Philos- 
 ophy and Metaphysics in Brown University. Professor Goddard was lui 
 easy and graceful writer, was well read in English literature, and had 
 few equals in this branch of scholarship. Bowdoin College conferred on 
 him the degree of Doctor of Laws. He died at Providence on the ICith 
 February, IHiti, aged 52 years. 
 
 GooDELL, William. The rights and wrongs of Rhode Isl- 
 and. See Constitution. 
 
 Gordon. A full report of the trial of John Gordon and 
 William Gordon, charged with the murder of Amasa 
 Sprague ; before the Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 
 March term, 1844 ; with all the incidental questions raised 
 in the trial carefully preserved — the testimony of the wit-
 
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 nesses nearly verbatim — and tlie arguments of tlie counsel, 
 and a correct plate of all the localities described in the testi- 
 mony, prepared expressly for this report. Reported by 
 Edward C. Larned and William Knowles. 
 
 8vo. pp. 45. Providence. Transcript Office. 1844. 
 
 Goudox. a full report of the arguments of Thomas F. Car- 
 penter, Samuel Y. Atwell, and Joseph M. Blake, Attorney 
 General, in the case of, The State vs. John and William 
 Gordon, for the murder of Amasa Sprague, Supreme 
 Judicial Court, March, 1844. Reported by Edward C. 
 Larned. 
 
 8vo. pp. 38. Providence. Tramcript Office. 
 
 Petition of, to His Excellency, James Fenner, Gov- 
 ernor of the State of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Dated February 10, 1845. 
 
 Last days of Gordon ; being the trial of John and 
 
 William Gordon, for the murder of Amasa Sprague before 
 the Supreme Court of Rhode Island, with the principal 
 Avitnesses in the case, and tlie arguments of the counsel, 
 together with the full particulars of the execution of John 
 Gordon, on the 14th of February, 1845. By an eye wit- 
 ness — also, William's full disclosure of M'hat he avers to be 
 facts in regard to the murder. 
 
 12mo. pp. 64. Boston. Skinner §- Blanchard. 1845. 
 
 GooKiN, Daniel. Historical Collections of the Indians in New 
 England, of their several natures, numbers, customs, man- 
 ners, religion and government, before the English planted 
 there. Also a true and faithful account of the present state 
 and condition of the Praying Indians, (or those who have 
 visibly received the gospel in New England,) declaring the 
 number of that people, the situation and place of their 
 Towns and Churches ; and their manner of worshipping 
 God, and divers otiier matters appertaining thereto, &c., 
 &c. Now first printed from the Original Manuscript. 
 
 3Iass. Hist. Collection, 1st series, Vol. 1. 1792. 
 
 The Namigiinsetls anil I'okiinoketts of Rlioilc Island, are among the Indian 
 tribes noticed in tliis memoir, wliich extends to eiglity [lages, and is fol- 
 lowed by an account of the autlior. 
 IT
 
 134 lilBLIOGRArilY OF 
 
 Gorton, Sasiuel. ■ Simplicities Defence against Seven-headed 
 Policy, 01' Innocency Vindicated, being unjustly accused 
 and sorely censured, by that Seven-headed Church Gov- 
 ernment united in New England : or that Servant so Im- 
 perious in his Master's abscence, revived, and now thus 
 re-acting in New England. Or the Combate of the 
 United Colonies, not onely against some of the Natives 
 and Subjects, but against the authority also of the King- 
 dome of England, with their execution of Laws, in 
 the name and authority of the Servant, (or of them- 
 selves) and not in the name and authority of the Lord, or 
 fountain of the Government. Wherein is declared an 
 Act of a Great People and Country of the Indians in those 
 parts, both Princes and People (unanimously) in their 
 voluntary submission and subjection unto the protection and 
 Government of Old England, (from the fame they hear 
 thereof) together with the true manner and forme of it, as 
 it appears under their own hands and seals ; being stirred 
 up and provoked thereto, by the combate and courses above- 
 said. Throughout which Treatise is secretly intermingled, 
 that great Opposition, which is in the goings forth of those 
 two grand Spirits, that are, and ever have been, extant in 
 the AVorld, (through the sons of men) from the begin- 
 ning and foundation thereof. 
 
 4to. pp. — . Dedication 2. Epistle to reader 12 and III. 
 
 London. Prinled hy John Macock, and are to he sold by Luke 
 Favvne, at Jiis sliop in PauVs Church-yard., at the sign 
 of the Parrot. 1646. 
 
 Simplicities Defence against Seven-headed Policy, or 
 
 a True Complaint of a Peaceable People, Being Part of the 
 Enolish in New England, Made unto the State of Old 
 England, Against Cruell Persecutors, United in Church 
 Government in those parts. Wherein is made manifest the 
 manifold outrages, cruelties, oppressions and taxations, by 
 cruell and close imprisonments, fire and sword, deprivation 
 of goods, lands, and livelyhood ; and such like barbarous 
 inhumanities, exercised upon the peo])le of Pi'ovidence
 
 KUODi; I.<LAMJ. 135 
 
 Plantations in tlie Nanliyganset Bay, by those of the Massa- 
 cliusetts, with thu rest of tlic United Colonies, stretching 
 themselves beyond the bounds of all their own jurisdic- 
 tions, porputratcd and acted in such an unreasonable and 
 barbarous manner, as many thereby have lost their lives. 
 As it hath been faithfully declared to the Honorable Com- 
 mittee of Lords and Commons for Forrain Plantations ; 
 whereupon they gave present order for redress. The sight 
 and consideration whereof hath moved a great' Country of 
 the Indians and Natives in those parts, Princes and people, 
 to submit unto th'e crown of England, and earnestly to sue 
 to the State thereof, for safeguard and shelter from like 
 cruelties. 
 
 4to. pp. — . London. Printed by John Macock, andare to be 
 sold by George Wittington, at the Blue Anchor, 
 neer the Rayed Exchange, in Cornhill. 1647. 
 
 " Simplicities Defence," with notes explanatory of 
 
 the text ; and appendixes containing original documents 
 referred to in the work. By William R. Staples. 
 
 8vo. pp. 278. Providence. Marshall, Broxmi j)'- Co. 1835. 
 
 Tiie liistoriciil, biographiual and explanatoiy notes of Judge Staples are of 
 great interest, as well as tlie original documents appended to the work. 
 It forms the second volume of the Collections of the Ithode Island His- 
 torical Societj'. 
 
 Saltmarsh returned from the Dead. In amico Phila- 
 
 lelhe, or, the Resurrection of James the Apostle, out of the 
 grave of Cavnall Glosses, for the correction of the Univer- 
 sall Apostacy, which cruelly buryed him, who yet liveth. 
 Appearing in the comely ornaments of his Fifth chapter, in 
 an exercise, June 4, 1654. Having laid by his grave 
 clothes, in a despised village remote from England, but 
 wisliing well, and heartily desiring the true prosperity 
 thereof. 
 
 4to. pp. xiv and 198. 
 
 London. Printed for Giles Calvert, and are to be sold at the 
 black Spread Eagle, at the west end of Pauls. 1655. 
 
 An Antidote against the common Plairue of the 
 
 World, or an answer to a small Treatise, (as in water, face
 
 136 DIliLIOCinAl'HY OF 
 
 answcreth to flice,) entituled iSallmarsh returned from the 
 Dead; and by transplacing the letters of liis name, is 
 Smartlash, ascend unto the throne of equity, for the arraign- 
 ment of false interpretours of the word of God. Summon- 
 ed out of all ages to appear under jjenalty of death, chal- 
 lenging the consent, or forbidding to gainsay the common 
 approved priesthood of this Age. 
 4to. pp. 18, 62 and 296. 
 
 London. Printed hy J. 31., for A. C. 1657. 
 
 This work begins with a Dedicatory I'refece of 18 pages to Oliver Cromwell, 
 signed Samuel Gorton, and dated at Warwick, in the Naniganset Bay, 
 October 20, 1656. This is followed by an "Epistle to the Reader," of 62 
 pages, signed S. G., Prefoce, one page. Tlie main body of the work, ex- 
 tending to 206 pages, follows, and an addenda of 3 pages of faults in 
 printing " Saltmarsh returned from the Dead." At page 269 are copies of 
 letters whicli passed between Gorton and certain Quakers, who arrived at 
 Boston, from England, but were forbidden to land "lest the purity of that 
 reUgion professed in the churches of New England should be defiled with 
 Errour." 
 
 Gorton. An Incorruptible Key composed of tlie ex. Psalnie, 
 wherewith you may open the rest of the Holy Scriptures ; 
 Turning itselfe onely according to the composure and art of 
 that lock, of the closure and secrecy of that great mv.stery 
 of God manifest in the flesh, but justified only by the spirit 
 which it evidently openeth and revealeth out of 
 
 Fall and resurrection ; Sin and righteousnesse ; Ascension and descension : 
 Height and depth ; First and Last ; Beginning and ending ; Flesh and 
 spirit; Wisdom and foolishnessse ; Strength and weakncsse ; Mortality and 
 immortality; Jew and Gentile ; Light and darkncsse ; Unity and multi- 
 plication; Fruitfnlness and barrenness; Curse and blessing; Man anil 
 woman ; Heaven .and earth ; Life and doatli ; Allsntficiency and deficiency ; 
 Kingdomc and Priesthood; Goil and man. 
 
 And out of every unity made up of twaine, it openeth that great two- 
 leafed gate, which is the sole entrie into the City of God, or new lerusa- 
 lera, into which none but the king of glory can enter; and as that pater 
 openeth the doore of the sheepfold, by which whosoever entereth is the 
 shepheard of the sheep. See Isa. l-j. 1. Psal. 21, 7, 8, 9, 10. John. 10, 
 1, 2, 3. Or, (according to the signification of the word translated Ps.alme) 
 it is a pruning knife, to lop oft' from the Church of Christ all super- 
 fluous twigs of e.arthly and carnall comniandements, Lcviticall .services or 
 Ministery, and fading and vanishing Priests, or Ministers, who are taken 
 away and cease, and are not established and confirmed by death, as hold- 
 ing no correspondency with the princely dignity, office and ministery of
 
 lUlODK LSI, AN I). l;>7 
 
 our Mclchisedek, who is the ouoly Minister ami Jlinislery of tlic sanctuary, 
 of that true tabernacle which the Lord pitcht anJ not man. For, it sup- 
 plants the old man, and implants the new ; abro{;ates the old Testament 
 or Covenant, and confirms the new, uuto a thousand generations, or in 
 generations forever. 
 
 By S.\muel Goktox, Gent., ami at the time of tlie penning 
 hereof, in the place of Indicature (upon Aquethneck, alias 
 Road Island) of Pfovidence Plantations, in the Nanliy- 
 ganset Bay, New England. 
 
 4to. Dedication pp. 22. Table 10, 120 and 110. 
 
 Printed in the Yeere. 1647. 
 
 Some Notices of Samuel Gorton, one of the first set- 
 tlers of Warwick, Ilhodo Island, daring his residence at 
 Plymouth, Portsmouth and Providence ; chiefly derived 
 from early nianuscrijits ; with a hrief introductory memoir. 
 By Charles Deane. 
 
 4to. pp. 44. Boston. Coolidge <|- Wiley. 1S50 
 
 Samuel Gorton came to tliis country from England, and landed in Boston in 
 the ye.ir 1G:!G, soon after wliich he removed to Plj-nionth. On the 20th 
 June, 1039, he was admitted an inliabitant at Aquedncck, orRliode Island 
 In the Introduction to Ids edition of Siinplicitie's Defence, Judge Staples, 
 tlius speaks of him: "lie was the founder of a religious sect. In an age and 
 among people where conformity to .an established religion was enforced by 
 tlie civil power, Gorton dared to think for himself, and to avow his thoughts. 
 And such were the powers of his mind, or the truth of his position, that 
 he soon gathered a company who adopted and avowed li1s peculiar prin- 
 ciples, notwithstanding the repro.aches and penalties to which sucli 
 avowals subjected them. Though his followers cannot be called illiterate 
 still such were the circumstances with which they were surrounded, that 
 they left but scant\- written memorials, either of their leader or them- 
 selves. Gorton probably wrote more than tliem all; but his writings are 
 chiefly of a polemic or religious character, iiud contain but few allusion.s 
 to himself. 
 
 His work entiled " Simplicitic's Defence," etc., although chief!}' theological, 
 conUuns, as lie says in the Dedication, " a more particular and full rela- 
 tion of what hath passed betwixt some other Colonies and New England 
 and ourselves." This was first printed in London in lOIG, and again in 
 1017. Though the long titles to these .are quite different, the bod}- of the 
 work is the same. This narrative was answered by Winslow, in a work 
 entitled " /////mcrsi* Unmasked," London, 10 10, and again under the title of 
 "The Thnujtr of Tohraliiitj Z^i*f//f/-s ;" both works being the same, with 
 dilTerent titles only. Besides the works of Gorton, the titles of which .are 
 given, he prepared for the press a Commentary on the Lord's Pr.ayer, the 
 m.anuseript of which, in his own hand writing, is now in the possession 
 of the Rhode Island Historical Societ}-.
 
 138 
 
 DIliLIOGRAPIIY OF 
 
 Gorton always had tlie confiJeiice of his fellow -townsmen ; and during; his 
 long life filled various offices of the town of Warwiek, where he lived, 
 or of the Colony. He died in 1077. Besides his Biography by Mr. Mackie 
 there is a candid and brief memior of him, by Judge Staples, prefixed to 
 his edition of SimpUcitie's Defence ; but the reader who w.ould fully un- 
 derstand his character and principles, must study the iiistories of Win- 
 throp, Morton and Jolmston, who were contemporary with him. The 
 notes and illustrative documents appended by Judge Staples to SimpUci- 
 tie's Defence, are copious and very valuable. 
 
 Grace Chuech, in Providence. A sketcli of the rise and 
 progress of. Compiled by a clergyman, for the Providence 
 Journal. (.J. A. E.) 1857, 
 
 8vo. pp. 4. From the Providence Journal. 1857. 
 
 Graxger, Rev. J. N. A sermon occasioned by the death 
 of the Rev. Zabdiel Bradford, delivered before the Pine 
 Street Baptist Church, in Providence, June 10, 1819. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Weeden cf- Peek. 1849. 
 
 Discourse on the character and services of. See Wni/- 
 
 land. 
 
 Gray, Francis C. Oration before the Phi Beta Kappa Society 
 of Brown University,Providence, R. I., on Commencement 
 Day, September 17, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. B. Cranston J- Co. 1842. 
 
 Greene, General Nathanael. Memoir of the Life and 
 Campaigns of the Hon. Nathanael Greene, Major General 
 in the army of the United States, and Commander of the 
 Southern Department, in the "War of the Revolution. By 
 Charles Caldwell, M. D. (Portrait and facsimile of letters 
 of Washington and Greene.) 
 
 8vo. pp. xxn. and 452. Philadelphia. Robert Desilver. 1819. 
 
 Sketches of the Life and Correspondence of Com- 
 piled chiefly from original materials. By William Johnson, 
 of Charleston, S. C. Portrait. 
 
 2vols. 4to. pp. xii. and 515 ; xi. and 476. 
 
 Charleston, S. C. 1822. 
 
 Life of, by Geo. W. Greene, in Sparks" American 
 
 Biography, Vol. 20. Boston. 184(3.
 
 RHODE ISLAM). 139 
 
 The life of. Edited by William Gilmorc Simms, Esq. 
 
 12mo. pp. 393. Netv York. G. F. Coolichje ^- Bro. 1849. 
 
 Greene, Nathanael. The Life, Letters and Despatches of 
 Major General Nathanael Greene, from original manuscripts 
 in the possession of his family. With a Life by his Grand- 
 son, George Washington Greene. With Portraits, Maps 
 and Battle Plans. 
 
 7vols. 8vo. Boston. Little, Brown <f Co. 
 
 A prospectus lias beeu issued for tlie publication of this work. 
 
 Greexe, Albert G. An oration delivered in commemoration 
 of the 4:7th anniversary of the Declaration of American 
 Independence, July 4, 1823, before the citizens of Provi- 
 dence. 
 
 <Svo. pp. 16. Providence. John Miller. 1823. 
 
 Recollections of the Jersey Prison Ship ; taken and 
 
 j)repared for publication, from the original manuscript of 
 the late Capt. Thomas Dring, of Providence, R. I., one of 
 
 the prisoners. 
 12mo. pp. xvi. and 167. Providence. R. H. Brown. 1829. 
 
 An address to the citizens of Providence, (R. I.) on 
 
 the anniversary Celebration of the birth day of Washing- 
 ton, February 22, 1825, delivered in the Universalist 
 Chapel, at the request of the "First Light Infantry." 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. J. B. Yerrinton. 1825. 
 
 Anniversary Celebration of the Philermenian Society 
 
 of Brown University. September 6, 1825. Ode for the 
 occasion. Providence. 1825. 
 
 The music for the oJe was composed expressly for the occasion by Oliver 
 Shaw, a celebrated teacher and composer of Providence. 
 
 Address to the patrons of the Manufacturers' & 
 
 Farmers' Journal and Independent Enquirer, for the New 
 Year, 1826. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Journal ^ Enquirer. 1826. 
 
 Oration pronounced before the Young Men of the 
 
 Town of Providence, July 4, 1827. 
 
 8vo. pj). 28. Providence. Smith <f Parmcnter. 1827.
 
 140 lilHI.IOGKAl'HY OF 
 
 Anniversary Poem pronounced before the Philer- 
 
 menian Society, at their Thirty-fourth Celebration, Sep- 
 tember 20, 1828. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Smith S^- Parmaifer. 1829. 
 
 Greene, George Washington. A discourse dehvered before 
 the Rhode Island Historical Society, on the evening of 
 Tuesday, February 8, 1849. Published at the request of 
 the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. Gladding jf- Proud. 1849. 
 
 (treexe, William. Some of the Ditficulties in the adminis- 
 tration of a Free Government ; a discourse pronouced be- 
 fore the Rhode Island Alpha of Phi Beta Kappa Society, 
 July 8, 1851. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. John F. Moore. 1851. 
 
 Greene vs. Briggs. Report in the case of William H. 
 Greene vs. Nathan M. Briggs, et al. The plaintiff's open- 
 in" argumen-t, and the opinion of the U. S. Circuit Court 
 for the Rhode Island District. By Joseph S. Pitman, 
 Counsellor at Law. 
 
 8vo. pp. 60. Boston. Little, Brown cj- Co. 1853. 
 
 Greenwoob, Isaac. A. Lecture read at a quarterly meeting 
 of the Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufac- 
 turers, July 9, 1798. See Stone''s Hist, of the Association. 
 
 Griswold, Alexander V. Memoir of the Life of the Right 
 Rev. Alexander Viets Griswold, D. D., Bishop of the 
 Protestant Episcopal Church in the Eastern Diocese. By 
 John S. Stone, D. D., Rector of Christ's Church, Brook- 
 lyn, New York, with an appendix; to which is added a 
 sermon, charge and pastoral letter of the late Bishop. 
 Portrait. 
 
 8vo. pp. xi. and 620. Philadelphia. Stavely (f- McCalla. 1844. 
 
 A sermon preached at Bristol, R. I., July 9, 1808, 
 
 at the funeral of the Hon. William Bradford, Esq. By 
 Alexander Y. Griswold, Rector of St. Michael's Church, 
 in Bristol. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Bristol. Golden Dearth. 1X08.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 141 
 
 A discourse delivered in Bristol, Rhode Island, Feb- 
 ruary 11, 1838, occasioned by the decease of the Hon. 
 James D'Wolf and Mrs. Ann B. D'WoIf, his wife. 
 
 12mo. pj.. 14. Bristol. W. H. S. Baijley. 1838. 
 
 Bishop Griswokl was born in Simsbury, Connecticut, April 22, 17G8. He was 
 admitted to Holy Orders in 1795. After officiating for nine years in his 
 native State, he removed to Bristol, R. I., in 1804 and became Rector of 
 St. Michiiel's Church. In 1811 he was consecrated the first Bishop of tlie 
 Eiistern Diocese of New England. In 1829 he removed to Salem, Mass., 
 and became Rector of St. Peters Church, there. A few years later he 
 relin(iulslie(l parochial duties .and took up his residence in Boston, where 
 he died February 15, 1843, at the age of 77 years. His biograplier, Dr. 
 Stone, stiys : " Perhaps not once in an age, if ever, are we presented with 
 an instance ofe.irlier and indomitable love of learning than th.at which 
 iv.as exhibited in the first years of Bishop Griswokl." His published ser- 
 mons, together with his olficial addresses, charges and correspondence, 
 denote a vigorous and highly cultivated mind. 
 
 Guild, Ili:uiiEN A. An Account of the Writings of Roger 
 
 Williams. 
 8vo. pji. 11. Providence. S. jS. Rider. 1862. 
 
 M. Guild also has in preraration a work with the following title : 
 
 Memoirs of the Life, Times and Correspondence of 
 
 the Rev. James Manning, D. D., First President of Brown 
 University ; Comprising Annals of the College from its 
 Commencement to the close of the Year 1791^ ; to which 
 is added a Brief History of tlie University down to the 
 present time ; with Biographical Sketches of Manning's 
 Friends and Pupils, and Illustrative Documents. 
 
 2 vols, small quarto. 
 
 A prospectus just issued by the author, states that the first volume will be put 
 
 to press, whenever a sufficient number of subscribers can be obtained to 
 
 warrant the expense. 
 18
 
 W^MW^:W^: 
 
 l•iS^|^|^^•c 
 
 'f^tAKLUYT RICHARD. Divers voyages toucli- 
 
 ing tlic dlscoveric of America, and the ilands 
 
 adjacent unto the same, made first of" all by our 
 
 Englishmen, and afterward by the Frenchmen 
 
 and Britons ; and certaine notes of advertisements 
 
 for observations, necessarie for such as shall heereafter make 
 
 the like attempt. With two mappes annexed heereunto for 
 
 the plainer understanding of the whole matter. 
 
 small 4to. unpaged. Imprinted at London, for Thomas Wond- 
 
 cocke, dwelling in Pauleys Church Yard, at the 
 
 siijne of the hlackbeare. 1582. 
 
 This rare volume contains seven articles or voyages, the 5th of which is "The 
 relation of lohn Verarzanus, a Florentine, of the lande by him discovered 
 in the name of his Majestie, written in Diepe, the eythof July, 1524." 
 It is mentioned in thisBibliograpliy, inasmuch as it cimtains the earliest 
 known account of Rhode Island. Verazzanollrst discovered Block Island, 
 which he called 'Claudia' Island, after the wife or mother of Francis the 1st. 
 He entered Newport harbor, where he remained fourteen days, meanwhile 
 making an exploration of what is now known as Narragansett Bay. 
 
 The voiages, navigations, trafKques and Discoveries 
 
 of the English nation, and in some few places, where they 
 have not been, of strangers, performed within and before the 
 time of these hundred yeares, to all partes of the Newfound 
 world of America, or the West Indies, from 73 deg. of North- 
 erly to 57 of S^outherly Jatutnde : etc., etc. 
 3 vols, folio. Black-letter. Imj)rinted at London by George 
 Bishop, Italfe Newheric and liobcrt Barker. 
 Anno Dam. 15l'8-159'J-lli00.
 
 KIIODl-; ISI.VM). 
 
 143 
 
 In tlie tliiril vnlumcat jm^c '2'.l'>, is tin- i-olatii>n of Vcrazziiiio's vo_vaj;t' ivfencil 
 in tlif first work of Ilaklnyt. 
 
 A new eilition of Haklnyt's voyages was publislicd in London inl80'J-l:2, in 
 ovols. 4(0. with tlie addition Of certain voyafjcs printed in tlie first edition 
 and omitted in tiic second. Two hundred and fifty copies only were print- 
 ed, besides seventy-five copies on large paper. Botli are now scarce and 
 command liigh prices. 
 
 Tlie narrative of Vorrazzano may also be found in Rtimiisio's Navl(/alione ft 
 I'm'/;//, 3 vols, folio. A^enetia, 1583-88. From tiiis it was translated for, 
 and appears in the Collections of the New York Historical Society. It is 
 also inchidcd in the publications of the Ilakluyt Society, of Loudon. 
 
 H.\Gri:, William. An Hi.storical Discourse delivered at tlie 
 Celebration of the second centennial anniversary of tlie 
 Fir.st Baptist Church, in Providence, November 7, 18-39. 
 By William Hague, Pastor of tlie Church. 
 
 12mo. pp. 192. Providence. B. Cranston ij' Co. 1839. 
 
 H.\c;ii:, Wii.Li.vM, D. D. True Friendship. A discourse 
 commemorative of the Life and Cliaracter of the Rev. 
 John Overton Choules, D. D. Delivered in the Second 
 Baptist Church, Newport, R. I., on Sunday, Feb. 24, 1850. 
 
 8vo. pp. 70. J^ew York. Sheldon, Blakeman jf- Co. 1850. 
 
 lIvi.L, Rev. Enw.\]in B. Discourses comprising a history of 
 the First Congregational Church, in Providence. Deliv- 
 ered June 19th, 1830, after the close of a century from the 
 formation of the Church. 
 
 8vo. pp. 62. Providence. Knoivles, Vose <|' Co. 1836. 
 
 A Discourse occasioned by the death of William 
 
 Eilerv Channing, delivered in the First Coneretrational 
 Church, Providence, October 12, 1842. 
 
 Svo. pp. 34. Providence. B. Cranston J- Co. 1842. 
 
 Discourse in behalf of the Children's Friend Society, 
 
 Delivered in the First Baptist meeting house. Providence, 
 October 7, 1845. 
 
 Svo. pp. 10. Providence. C. Burnett, Jr. 1845. 
 
 The value of a Man. A Discourse occasioned by the 
 
 death of the Hon. Henry Wlieaton ; Delivered Sunday 
 evening, March 10, 1848, in the First Congregational 
 Church, Piovidence, R. I. 
 
 8vo. ])p. 23. Providence. C. Burnett, Jr. 1848.
 
 144 
 
 }iIHT.I()fili \1'HV OF 
 
 'An address before tiie II. I. Peace Society at its 2TtIi 
 
 Annual Meeting, June 30, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. H. E. Broivn. 1844. 
 
 ■ A Discourse delivered before the Rhode Island His- 
 torical Society, February (3, 1855, On the Life and Times 
 of John Howland, late President of the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Providence. Geo. H. IVJiitne?/. 1855. 
 
 A Lecture on the pleasures and vices of the City, 
 
 delivered Sunday evening, March 30, 185G. Published by 
 request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. Knowles, Anthony J- Co. 1856. 
 
 Sermon on the installation of. See Dewey. 
 
 Hall, J. Prescott. An address delivered at Middletown, R. 
 
 I., on the 21st of September, 1854, before the Aquidneck 
 
 Agricultural Society. 
 8vo. pp. New2'"^rt. Cranston >J- Norman. 1854. 
 
 Hallett, B. F. Argument in the Rhode Island causes be- 
 fore the Supreme Court of the United States. Martin 
 Luther vs. Luther M. Borden and others, and Rachel 
 Luther vs. the Same. 
 
 8vo. pp. 71. Boston. Beals ^ Greene. 1848. 
 
 Halsey Will Case. See Currei/. 
 
 Hamilton'. Tlie Whig Party ; its objects — its principles — its 
 candidates — its duties — and its prospects. An address to 
 the people of Rhode Island, published in tlie Providence 
 Journal, in a series of articles daring the months of Sep- 
 tember and October, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1844. 
 
 Hard-Scrabble Calendar. Report of the Trials of Oliver 
 Cummins, Nathaniel G. Metcalf, Gilbert Humes and 
 Arthur Farrier, who were indicted with six othei-s for a 
 Riot, and for "aiding in pulling down a Dwelling Mouse, 
 on the 18th October, at Hard-Scrabble. 
 
 Svo. pp. 32. Providence. Printed for the Purcliaser. 1824. 
 
 Harris, SAMfia, F., of Cincinnati. Class of 1858. An
 
 miDDi-; isi.wi). 
 
 145 
 
 onitioii aiifl 1)00111, (tlie latter by.lolm M. liny, "f Warsaw, 
 
 Illinois,) delivered in the Chapel of Brown University, on 
 
 Class day, June 10, 1858. Printed for private distribution. 
 
 8vo. pp. 43. Providence. Knowles, Antliony <f' Co. 1858. 
 
 Hart, Rev. Levi, A. M. A Discourse on 1 Corinthians, xv. 
 17. Addressed to the Second Congregational Church in the 
 City of Newport, l\hode Island, at the ordination of the 
 Rev. "William Patten to the evangelical ministry, and pas- 
 toral office over them, May 24, 1786. Charge by the Rev. 
 Ezra Stiles. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Providence. Jolni Carter. 1786. 
 
 IIvuT, Lkvi, D. D. a Discourse delivered at Newport, Rhode 
 Island, at the funeral of the Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D. D., 
 Pastor of the First Congregational Church, there, who 
 died on the 20th of December, A. D. 1803, in the eighty- 
 third year of his age, and sixtieth of his ministry. 
 
 12mo. pp. 21. ? Neicport. 1804. 
 
 HvssARD, Samuel, A. M. An oration dehvered at the Union 
 
 jNIeeting House, in Westerly, R. I., July 4, 1828. 
 8vo. pp. 24. Stonington. W. <f- J. B. Stone. 1828. 
 
 Hayes, Wixgate. The Revision of the Laws; prepared 
 
 for the Providence Journal, of June 30, 1857. 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Knowles, Antliony jj- Co. 1857. 
 
 A liistory of the several codes of the Laws of Rhode Island, and their revi 
 sions from the iirst code adopted in 1647 to that of 1857. Mr. Hayes was 
 one of the commissioners on the last revision. 
 
 Hazard, Bexjamix. Report on the subject of an extension 
 of Suffrage, to the General Assembly of Rhode Island, 
 June, 1829. 
 
 8vo. pp. 26. 1829. 
 
 Report of the committee appointed by the House of 
 
 Representatives, of the State of Rhode Island, &c., to en- 
 quire into the expediency of increasiag the Banking capital 
 within said State. 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. Smith .j- Parmenter. 1826.
 
 1-iG liiin.TorniAPHY of 
 
 Artiume-nt of, in tlie (-ase of tlie Providence Bank 
 
 vs. the State of Rhode Ishmd. 
 8vo. pp. 22. January. 18S0. 
 
 Letters addressed to the Hon. John Quincy Adains, 
 
 in refutation of charges made by that gentleman against a 
 committee of the Legishxture of Riiode Island, and ao;ainst 
 the Legislature itself. 
 
 8vo. pp. 46. Providence. Marshall, Brown <j- Co. 1834. 
 
 Benjamin Hazard was born in MiJdletown, Rliode Island, September 18, 
 1770; graduated at Brown University in 1792, and was admitted to tlie 
 bar in 179G. He commenced practice in Newport, and ere long became 
 one of the most distinguished men in his profession in the State. In 
 1809, he was elected a member of the General Assembly, which place he 
 continued to fill for thirty-one successive years, a portion of which period 
 he was Speaker of the House. In the sphere whore he had so long moved, 
 he ielt himself perfectly at home, and his influence was most potent. As 
 a debater, he held a high rank. On all committees of the Assembly lie 
 was most diligent, and his reports able. That upon Banking, mentioned 
 above, is yet referred to, as the most able essay on the subject ever pro- 
 duced in the State. Mr. Hazard died in Newport, March 10, 1811, aged 
 69 years 
 
 Hazard, Ebenezer. Historical Collections ; consisting of 
 State Papers, and other authentic documents ; intended as 
 matei-ials for an History of the L'nited States of America. 
 
 2 vols. 4to. Philadelphia. T. JDobson. 1792-94. 
 
 This valuable collection of State Papers embraces tliose relating to Columbus, 
 Cabot, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Walter Kuleigli, various Patents, Char- 
 ters of the several English Colonies in America ; with a great variety of 
 documents relating to these colonies and New France. These are taken 
 from Hakluyt's Voyages, Rymer's Foedera, Rushworth's Historical Col- 
 lections ; the Public Records of the Colonies, and from rare works relat- 
 ing to America. 
 
 The following list embraces such as relate to Rhode Island in vol. 1 : 
 
 Report of Arbitrators at Providence, containing proposals for a form of 
 
 Government, 1G40. 
 
 Patent for Providence Plantations, March 14, IG43. 
 
 Letter to the Governor and Assistants of Massac'iusetts Bay, in favor of 
 Roger Williams. 
 
 Letters from Roger Williams, President of Providence Plantations, to the 
 
 General Court of Jfassachusetis and Deputies, assembled at Boston. ICM, 
 
 League of Peace entered into by Massasoit, an Indian sachem, and tlic 
 first settlers of Plymouth. 
 
 Letters from William Arnold (of Pawtuxet) to the Governor of Jlns.sa- 
 
 ehuselts, ia.">l-lG.5L>.
 
 KHODE ISLAND. 147 
 
 Passport for Samuel Gorton, May lu, 1640. 
 
 Reiiioustriince and I'olition of the Governor and Company of Massachu- 
 setts to tlie Earl of Warwick aud other Commissioners for Foreign 
 
 Plantations, in way of answer to tlie petition and declaration of 
 
 Samuel Gorton. 
 The Parliament's Commissioner's Letter to Massachusetts, about Samuel 
 
 Gorton, May 25, 1047. 
 
 The following in Volume 2, are from the records of the United Colonies of 
 
 Jfew England ; 
 A Message from the Commissioners to the Xarragansett Indians, 
 
 September, liHO, page 11 
 
 Settlement of dispute between tlie Narragansetts and Uncas, 1614, 25 
 
 War with the Narragansetts determined npon, 2'J. 292 
 
 Treaty between the Commissioners of the United Colonies and the 
 
 Sagamores of the Narr.igansett and theNyantick Indians, 104.5, 40 
 
 Declaration of War against the Xarragansetts, 1045, 45 
 
 Queries to the Sachem Ninegrit, and others of the Xarragansetts, with 
 
 their replies relative to their position with the English and 
 
 Dutch, 1653, 200 
 
 Treaty of Peace with the Narragansetts, October, 1075, 530 
 
 Sentence of Massachusetts to hang Mary Dyer, of Rhode Island, a 
 
 Quaker, 500 
 
 Declaration of the General Court of Massachusetts, respecting the 
 
 Quakers, with reference to ilary Dyer, 507 
 
 Order of Massachusetts to proceed against Samuel Gorton and liis 
 
 Company, with other references to, lO-l-Jo-lO'J 
 
 Letter from the Commissioners to Governor Coddington of Kliode 
 
 Island, Septemlier 15, 1051, 190 
 
 Letter from the Commissioners to tlie Government of Rhode Island, 
 
 September 10, 1601, 44S 
 
 Letter from the Commissioners to Rhode Island, requesting the 
 
 removal of the Quakers, September 12, 1657, 370 
 
 Letter from Rhode Island to Massachusetts, in answer, relative to the 
 
 removal of the Quakers, October 13, 1657, 5.52 
 
 Documents relating to the jurisdiction of the Xarragansett Country, 
 
 1002, 402-99 
 
 Proposal of Rhode Island to be received into the combination with the 
 
 United Colonies, 1048, 
 Letter from the Commissioners to Rhode Island, relative to the sei- 
 
 zui-e of a vessel, 1053, 285 
 
 Reply of Governor Easton to the same, September 10, 1653, 293 
 
 Charter of Rhode Island, July 8, 1663, 612 
 
 For a variety of other references to, see Indexes, at the end of each volume. 
 ■■ In a few years after the English had established themselves at Plymouth, in 
 
 New England, their settlements became so extensive, and were so distant 
 
 from eacli other, as to render their situation very insecure. Surrounded 
 
 by enemies, distracted by internal divisions, and too far from their mother 
 
 country, to receive seasonable assistance from her, they were led to con-
 
 148 lUIiLIOfiliArUY OF 
 
 suit tlieir common- safety ; and tor tliat purpose, tlie few principal colonies, 
 (Massachusetts, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven), confederated 
 in KUo. They gave to Commissioners, annually chosen, the manage- 
 ment of such affairs as concerned the Union generally, while each retain- 
 ed its sovereignty in other respects. The Commissioners held both stated 
 and occasional meetings, and kept regular journals of their proceedings, 
 which have acquired the name of the Records of the United Colonies of 
 New England. Preface to Hazard's State Papers, Vol. 2. 'I'hese records 
 have lately been reprinted in the " Plymouth Records," by the State of 
 Massachusetts. They contain much relating to Rhode Island. 
 
 Haz.\kd, Rowland G. Address before the Pawcatuck Tem- 
 perance Society, at Westerly, July 4, 1843. 
 12mo. pp. 30. 
 
 Address before the Washington County Association, 
 
 for the improvement of Public Schools, January 3, 1845. 
 
 8vo. pp. 42. Providence. B. F. Moore. 1845. 
 
 Essay on the Pliilosopliical character of Channing. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Boston. James Munroe if- Co. 1845. 
 
 A Discourse delivered before the Rhode Island His- 
 torical Societj'', on the evening of Tuesday, January I8th, 
 1848; on the character and writings of Chief Justice 
 Durtec. PubHshed at the request of the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 45. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1848. 
 
 Remarks of, iu the General Assembly, January, 1851, 
 
 on the act introduced by liiin to equalize the charges for 
 carrying freight on the Stonington Rail Road. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Sayles <f Miller. 1851. 
 
 . Narragansett Speech. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. [double columns.] October 21, 1856. 
 
 Hazard, Thomas R. Report on the Poor and Insane in 
 Rhode Island ; made to the General Assembly at its Jan- 
 uary session, 1851. Printed by order of the General 
 Assembly, [with a view of the Butler Hospital, and an 
 appendix on the Indian Tribe.] 
 
 8vo. pp. 119. . Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1851. 
 
 Facts for the Laboring Man. By a Laboring Man. 
 
 8vo. pp. 102. Newport. James Atkinson. 1840. 
 
 This volume contains a great many fjcts relating to the early history of manu- 
 facturing in Rhode Islaml.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 149 
 
 A Constitutional Manual for the National American 
 
 Party, in which is examined the question of Negro Slavery 
 in connection with the Constitution of the United States. 
 By a Northern man, with American principles. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Bated, Vauclme, R. I., 1 mo. 28, 1856. 
 
 An appeal to tiic people of Rhode Island, in behalf 
 
 of the Constitution and Laws. 
 
 8vo. pp. 163. Providence. 1857. 
 
 This relates to the celebrated case of Ives vs. Hazard. 
 
 Letter addressed to Robert H. Ives, in reply to his 
 
 published statements in relation to the case in equity, Ives 
 vs. Hazard. 
 
 8vo. pp. 48. Newport. Q-eorge T. Hammond. 1859. 
 
 Memorial of, [to the General Assembly of Rhode 
 
 Island] asking for the removal of the State Reporter, and 
 the impeachment of Chief Justice Ames, etc. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. [1861.] 
 
 Henshaw, Rt. Rev. J. P. K. A Vindication of the Protest- 
 ant Episcopal Chui'ch, in an address on the occasion of the 
 laying of the corner stone of Grace Church, in Providence, 
 on Tuesday, April 8, 1815. By the Rt. Rev. J. P. K. 
 Henshaw, D. D., Rector of Grace Church, and' Bishop of 
 Rhode Island. 
 
 12mo. pp. 10. Providence. B.F.Moore. 1845. 
 
 A statement of facts relating to the late ordination at 
 
 Grace Church, with the correspondence on the subject be- 
 tween the Rt. Rev. .1. P. K. Henshaw, D. D., and the 
 Rev. James W. Cooke, Rector of St. Michael's Church, 
 Bristol, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. 72. Providence. Charles Burnett, jr. IMl. 
 
 • Review of the Rev. J. W. Cooke's Pamphlet, enti- 
 tled " A Statement of fiicts relating to the Ordination at 
 Grace Church," in two letters addressed to the Bishop of 
 the Diocese. By the Rev. James Mulchahey, minister of 
 St. Mary's Church, Portsmouth, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providence. C. Burnett, Jr. 1847. 
 
 19
 
 150 BIBLIOGBAPHY OF 
 
 A discourse delivered in Grace Church, Providence, 
 
 on the occasion of the Third Jubilee, or one hundred and 
 
 fiftieth anniversary of the Society for the Propagation of 
 
 the Gospel in Foreign Parts, on the first Sunday after 
 
 Trinity, June 22, 1851. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Providence. J. F. Moore. 1851. 
 
 This discourse contains a history of the founding of the Protestant Episcopal 
 Church in Rhode Island, wliich was coeval with that of the Society itself. 
 Bisliop Hensliaw was born in Middletown, Connecticut, June 13, 1792, 
 and graduated at Middlebury College, Vermont, in 1808. He pursued 
 his theological studies with Bisliop Griswold, lie was ordained at tlie age 
 of twenty-one, and in 1810, was ordained minister of St. Ann's CImrcli, 
 Broolclyn, N. Y. The following yeiir, he accepted the Rectorship of St. 
 Peter's Church, Baltimore. Dr. Hensliaw's Labors closed in Mar3-land in 
 1843, when he was consecrated Bishop of Rliode Island. While on a 
 visit to Maryland, he died suddenly of appoplex}', July 19, 1852, at the 
 age of sixty years. His influence was felt wherever he was disposed to 
 exert it, and he is said to have controlled, in a remarkable manner, the 
 congregations to which he was accustomed to minister. 
 
 Sermon on the consecration of, as Bishop of Rliode 
 
 Island. See Whittingham. 
 Funeral Sermon on the death of. See McJilton. 
 
 The High School Magazine, issued by the English and Scien- 
 tific Department of the Boys' High School, Providence, 
 Rhode Island. 1st number issued March, 1858. 
 
 Hints to the Farmers of Rhode Island. By a Freeman. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18 Providence. Office of Republican Herald. 1829. 
 
 Relates to the controversy about the act providing for the use of Broad Rim- 
 med Wheels. 
 
 What a Ploughman said about the " Hints to Farm- 
 
 ers," made last April by men of " Trade." 
 Svo.pp. 33. Kingston. May. 1829. 
 
 Attributed to Tristam Burges. 
 
 Historical Society. The Charter, Constitution and Circular 
 of the Rhode Island Historical Society ; Incorporated June, 
 A. D., 1822. 
 
 Svo. pp. 8. Providence. Jones rj- Wheeler. [1822.] 
 
 Historical Sketch, Covenant and Articles of Faith, of the
 
 HHODK ISI.WI). 151 
 
 Fifth Congregational Churcli, North Main Street, Trovi- 
 dence, Rhode Ishmd. 
 18mo. pp. 24. Providence. Allro ^- Hall. 1840. 
 
 Hitchcock, Enos. D. D. An oration in commemoration of 
 the Independence of the United States of America ; deliv- 
 ered in Providence, July 4, 1793. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. Printed hy J. Carter. 1793 ? 
 
 A discourse delivered at the dedication of the New 
 
 Congregational Meeting-house in Providence ; and also at 
 the West Parish in Brookfield, November 10, 1795, on a 
 like occasion. 
 8vo. pp. 17. Brookfield, 3Iass. Bice ^ Waldo. 1795. 
 
 A Funeral Sermon, occasioned by the death of Sarah 
 
 Bowen, consort of the Hon. Jabez Bowen, Esq., who died 
 March 17, 1800, in the 58th year of her age. Delivered 
 in the Benevolent Congregational Church. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. John Carter, Jun. 1800. 
 
 Discourse on Education ; delivered at the Meeting- 
 house on the West side of the river, in Providence, Novem- 
 ber 16, 1785. 
 
 4to. pp. IG. Providence. Bennett Wlieeler. 1777. 
 
 Funeral Discourse on. See Tappan. 
 
 Dr. Hitchcock was born in Massachusetts, and graduated at Harvard College 
 in 17G7. Three years after, he was ordained pastor of the second church 
 in Beverly, Massachusetts ; .and on the brealcingout of tlie Revolutionary 
 War, he entered tlie army as Chaplain. On the 1st of October, 1780, he 
 was installed as pastor of the First Congregational Church in Providence. 
 He was a man of large benevolence, and was greatly interested in the sub- 
 ject of education, and was one of the earliest promoters of Free Schools. 
 Besides the books mentioned above, Dr. Hitchcock wrote a book of 
 Catechetical Instructions, and Forms of Devotion ; Memoirs of the 
 Bloomsgrove Family, 2 vols. ; An essay on the Lord's Supper ; and 
 various funeral discourses. He died in 1803, aged 58 years. 
 
 Hoi.DKN, Raxdai.l. Letter to the Governor of Massachu- 
 setts, together with the worshipful assistants, and our loving 
 neighbors there. From the Hutchinson Papers. 
 
 MaxH. Hist. Col. nd Series. Vol. 1.
 
 152 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 HoLLisTER, G. H. Mount Hope, or Philip, King of the 
 
 Wampanoags ; an Historical Romance. 
 12mo. pp. 280. M-w York. Harper jf- Brothers. 1851. 
 
 HoLMAX, Nathan. A funeral oration, delivered in the 
 chapel of Rhode Island College, on Wednesday, June 29, 
 1796 ; occasioned by the death of Mr. Alva Spalding, a 
 member of the Junior Class. 
 
 Svo. pp. 14. Providence. Josepli Fry. 1790. 
 
 Holme, Benjamin. A collection of the Epistles and Works 
 of Benjamin Holme. To which is prefixed an account of 
 his Life and Travels in the work of the ministry through 
 several parts of Europe and America ; written by himself. 
 
 Svo. pp. vii. and 194. London. Luke Hinde. 1753. 
 
 The author, who was a Quaker, visited and hibored iu Rhode Island in the 
 course of his missionary travels, of whicli he gives an account. 
 
 Holmes, Abiel. The Life of Ezra Stiles, D. D., L. L. D. 
 A Fellow of the American Philosophical Society ; of the 
 Academy of American Arts and Sciences ; a corresponding 
 member of the Massachusetts Historical Society ; Professor 
 of Ecclesiastical History in Yale College. By Abiel Holmes, 
 A. M., Pastor of the First Church in Cambridge. 
 
 Svo. pp. 403. Boston. Thomas .f- Andrews. 179S. 
 
 Dr. Stiles was for many years a settled minister in Newport. 
 
 Home For Aged Women. Charter, Constitution and By- 
 laws of, established in Providence, 1856. Incorporated 
 January, 1857. 
 
 12mo. pp. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1857. 
 
 Annual Reports of, from April, 1857, to May, 1802. 
 
 1 to 6. 
 
 Hopkins, Stephen. A true Representation of the Plan 
 formed at Albaii}', for uniting all the British Northern 
 Colonies, in order to their cominon safety and defence ; con- 
 taining abstracts of the authorities given by the several 
 governments to their commissioners ; and of several letters 
 from the Secretaries of State, and Lords Commissioners 
 for Trade and Plantations, concerning such Union. To-
 
 lUIODE 1:^1. .VXD. lo3 
 
 getlior with a Representation of the state of tlie Enghsli 
 and French Colonies in North America ; and the said plan 
 of Union, with the doings of the Commissioners thereon ; 
 and some remarks on the whole. 
 
 Folio, pp. 14. Bated Providence, March 29, 1755. 
 
 The Commissioners from Eliode Island were Steplien Hopkins and Martin 
 Howard. Tlie Colonics represented were Massachusetts Bay, New 
 Hampshire, Connecticut, Khode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl- 
 vania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. 
 
 • An Historical account of the planting and growth of 
 
 Providence, R. I. First printed in the Providence Gazette 
 from January 12th to March 30, 1765. It was never com- 
 ])leted as intended, owing to the disastrous occurrences of 
 the times. 
 
 The same, reprinted in Mass. Historical Collections, 
 
 2d scries. Vol. ix. 
 [Latter to the people of Rhode Island, giving "some 
 
 public account of such parts of my conduct as have been 
 
 most censured."] 
 Folio, pp. 5. Dated Providence, March 31, 1757. 
 
 For reply to the above from Samuel Ward, Esq., see Ward. 
 
 The Grievances of the American Colonies candidly 
 
 examined. 
 
 Midst the low murmurs of submissive fear 
 
 And mingled rage, my Hampden rais'd his voice. 
 
 And to the Laws appeal'd. — Thomson. 
 
 8vo. pp. Printed hy autliority at Providence. 1765. 
 
 The same. 
 
 8vo. pp. 47. London. J. Almon. 1766. 
 
 A large number of pamphlets was published in London, New York and Boston 
 during this and the following years, relative to the rights of the Colonies 
 in general, but more particularly of the Stamp Act, Gov. Hopkins' 
 work was twice reprinted in London, and was immediately followed by a 
 pamphlet, tlie title of which follows this. To the latter came a reply 
 from James Otis, entitled : " A Vindication of the British Colonies," one 
 of the most remarkable works of the day. See Olis, and the works which 
 follow. For further particulars relating to this most exciting period, see 
 Bancroft's History, Vol. v. ; and Frank Moore's Diary of the Revolution. 
 
 A Letter from a gentleman at Halifax, to his friends in Rhode
 
 154 HIUUOGRAPIIY OF 
 
 Island, containing remarks upon a pamphlet entitled " The 
 
 Rights of the Colonies examined." 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 22. JSTetvport. S. Hall. 1765. 
 
 Stephen Hopkins was one of the most remarkable men that Rliode Island 
 ever produced. For nearly a half century he was in public life. He first 
 appears as clerk of one of the Courts ; next as a member of the General 
 Assembly ; then as Judge, and subsequently as Chief Justice of the Su- 
 preme Court. He was Governor of the State, at various times from 1755 
 to 1768; one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Mem- 
 ber of the American Congress from 1774 to 1779. He was born in 1707, 
 and died in 1783. 
 
 For an address to the public concerning negroes, see 
 
 Stiles. 
 
 Hopkins, S.\muel, D. D. The Life and Character of Miss 
 Susanna Anthony, who cUed in Newport, Rhode Island, 
 June 23, 1791, in the sixty-fifth year of her age. Con- 
 sisting chiefly in Extracts from her Writings, with some 
 Brief Observations on them. 
 
 8vo. pp, 193. Worcester, Mass. Leonard Worcester. 1796. 
 
 The sanae work. 
 
 8vo. pp. 168. Hartford. Hudson <f- Goodtvin. 1799. 
 
 Memoirs of Miss Susanna Anthony, &c. By Samuel 
 
 Hopkins. A new edition, with a recommendatory j)reface. 
 By Dr. Ryland, Mr. Fuller and Mr. Sutcliif. 
 
 8vo. pp. ii. and 241. C/ipstonc. J. W. Morris. 1808. 
 
 Sketches of the Life of the late Rev. Samuel IIoj) 
 
 kins, D. D. Pastor of the First Congregational Church 
 in Xewport, M'ritten by himself ; interspersed with marginal 
 notes, extracted fi-om his private diary, to which is added 
 a Dialogue, by the same hand, on the nature and extent of 
 true Christian submission ; also, a serious address to Profess- 
 ing Christians ; closed by Dr. Hart's Sermon at his funeral ; 
 with an introduction to the whole, by the Editor. I'lib- 
 lished by Stephen West, D. D., Pastor of the Churcli in 
 Stockbridgo, Mass. Portrait. 
 18mo. pp. xxii. and 240. Hartford. Hudson ^' Goodwin. 1S05. 
 
 Dr. Hopkins was the founder of the Hopkinsian School of Divinity. He was 
 born in Waterbury, Counecticut, in 17:;i, graduated at Yale College in
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 155 
 
 1741 ; stiulied theology under the celebrated Jonathan Edwards ; was 
 ordained minister of Great Barrington, Conn., from wliicli place he was 
 dismissed by an ecclesiastical council in ITC'J. In 1770, lie was settled in 
 the ministry at Newport, 11. 1. 
 
 The war of tlie revolution interrupted his labors, when he preached 
 elsewhere. In 1780, he returned to Newport, but found his congregation 
 so dispersed and impoverished, tliat lie had no prospect of a maintenance. 
 Nevertheless, he continued to preach in Newport, deriving his subsistence 
 from his friends. He died in 1802, at the age of 82. la addition to the 
 books mentioned above, which appertain to Rhode Island, Dr. Hopkins 
 was the author of many theological works. He also wrote " A Dialogue, 
 showing it to be the duty and interest of the American States to emanci- 
 pate all their African Slaves," which was published in 1776. A collected 
 edition of his works, including his System of Doctrines, with a memoir of 
 his Life and Character, was published by the Doctrinal Tract and Book 
 Society,, in Philadelpliia, in 18-53, in 3 vols. 8vo. 
 
 " The celebrity of the author, who, with Edwards and Bellamy, com- 
 pletes the American triumvirate of eminent writers in the same strain of 
 divinity, would have rendered this work much more pc)[)ular and useful, 
 had he kept clear of a bold and grating sentiment, — that ' God has foreor- 
 dained all the moral evil which does take place,' and which he endeavors 
 to defend with more ingenuity than success," — Dr. E. Williams' C. P. 
 
 Memoir of the Life and Character of. See Ferguson. 
 
 Reminiscences of, illustrative of his Character and 
 
 Doctrines. Sec Patten. 
 INIemoir of the Life and Cliaracter of. See Park. 
 
 • — Funeral Sermon on the death of. See Hart. 
 
 For additional notices of Dr. Hopkins, see Whittier's old Portraits and modern 
 Sketch's. Tlie Biographical Dictionaries of Allen and Bluke ; W. Etlery 
 Channini/s Works ; and the Christian Examiner, vol. xxxiii. p. 109. 
 
 HoppiN. Report of the Special Committee on the memorial 
 of certain citizens of Providence, in relation to the election 
 of William W. Hoppin. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. Sayles, Miller ^ Simons. 1853. 
 
 Hoppix, Levi. Oration on the death of. See Wm. Emmons. 
 
 Hoppix, Francis E. Oration by, delivered upon the occasion 
 of the opening of the new rooms of the Franklin Lyceum, 
 November 19, 1858. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providence. Knowles, Anthony tf Co. 1859. 
 
 Hough, Fkankein B. Narrative of the causes which led to 
 Kino- Philip's War. See Easton.
 
 156 
 
 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 HovEY, Alvah, D.' D. a memoir of the Life and Times of 
 
 the Rev. Isaac Backus, A. M. 
 
 12mo. pp. 369. Boston. Gould ^^ Lincoln. 1859. 
 
 This volume contains much petaining to the religious history of Rhode Isl- 
 and, and especially the Baptist History. 
 
 HowLAND, John. A Lecture road at a Quarterly meeting of 
 the Providence Association of Mechanics and JNIanufactur- 
 ers, January 4, 1799. 
 
 4to. pp. 14. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1799. 
 
 The same. Reprinted in Stone's Sketch of the 
 
 Association, which see 1860. 
 
 An Address delivered before the Providence Associ- 
 
 ation of Mechanics and Manufacturers, April 9, 1810. 
 Being the Anniversary of the choice of officers in the Asso- 
 ciation. 
 8vo. pp. -25. Providence. Jones cf- Wheeler. 1810. 
 
 An Oration delivered before the Providence Asso- 
 ciation of Mechanicks and Manufacturers, April 13, 1818. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Miller 4' HiUchins. 1818. 
 
 Address delivered before the Providence Assoication 
 
 of Mechanics and Manufacturers, on the occasion of open- 
 ing Mechanicks' Hall, January 10, A. D., 1825. By John 
 Howland, President of the Association. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. ' Providence. H. H. Broivn. 1830. 
 
 The Same. Reprinted, with the by-laws and list of 
 
 members. 1850. 
 
 A Biographical sketch of the Rev. James Manning, 
 
 D. D., formerly President of Brown University. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. 1815. 
 An article in the January number of tlie Rhode Island Repository for 1815. 
 Letter from John Howland, Esq., relative to the Rhode 
 
 Island Regiment, commanded by Col. Christopher Lippitt, 
 
 in the years 1776 and 1777. 
 12mo. pp. 11. Providence. H.U.Brown. 1831. 
 
 Notices of the military services rendered by the mili-
 
 KIIOUK ISLAND. 157 
 
 ti;i US well as by tlie enlisted troops of the State of Rhode 
 Island during the revolutionary war. 
 12mo. pp. 11. Providence. 1832. 
 
 Discourse on the Life and Times of. See E. B. Hall. 
 
 . Life and Ilecollections of. See E. 31. Stone. 
 
 Joliii IlowlanJ was a direct dcscGmlant of Jolin Ilowlanil born in 1592, one of 
 tlie founders of tlie Plymouth colony. He was born in Newport, Rhode 
 Island, October 31st, 1757, and removed to Providence in his thirteenth 
 year. He entered the army of the revolution at an early age, and was for 
 half a century an active political associate of the leading statesmen of 
 Uhode Island. Besides filling many offices of trust, he was I'resident of 
 tlie RlioJe Island Historical Society for 21 years ; an active member of 
 the School Committee for 20 years ; and for many years President of the 
 Mechanics Association. His whole life was devoted to the public good, 
 and to the advancement of the interests of others. He died Xovember 5, 
 1854, at the age of 97 years. 
 
 lIunBARD, Ri:v. II. G. A historical discourse delivered on 
 the Fiftieth Anniversary of the organization of the First 
 Baptist Church in Bristol, Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1861. 
 
 Hubbard, Willi a:m. The present state of New England, 
 being a narrative of the troubles with the Indians in New 
 England ; to which is added a discourse about the war with 
 the Pequods in the year 1637. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 88. London. 1677. 
 
 Hubbard, Gov. H. Letter to Gov. King, refusing to dehver 
 up Thomas W. Dorr. (See Constitution.) 
 
 HuDSox, David. History of Jemima "Wilkinson, a Preacli- 
 eress of the Eighteenth Century; containing an authentic 
 narrative of her life and character ; and of the rise, pro- 
 gress, and conclusion of her ministry. 
 
 l^mo.'pp. 208 and appendix 20. 
 
 aeneva, K Y. S. P. Have. 1821. 
 
 Humphreys. An Historical account ot the Incorporated 
 Society for the propagation of the Gospel in Foreign parts. 
 Containing their foundation proceedings, and the success 
 of their missionaries in the British Colonies to the year 
 
 20
 
 158 BIHLIOGRAVIIY OP 
 
 1728. By David Humphreys, D. D., Secretary to the 
 Honorable Society. 
 Bvo. pp. xxxi. and 35G. London. 1730. 
 
 The Same. 
 
 8vo. pp. 135. London. [1852.] 
 
 Reprinted also, in the " Church Review" of 1851-2. 
 
 In this volume is a particular account of the state of religion in Rhode Isl- 
 and, and of the founding of an Episcopal Church here in 1701, by tlie 
 Rev. Jlr. Honeynian. " Though the Island was full of persons of many 
 persuasions, especially Quakers," says the author, " the Governor himself 
 being such, yet by his prudent behavour, he gave offence to none, and 
 gained many to the Church." 
 
 HuxTER, William. An Oration delivered in the Baptist 
 Meeting-house, in Newport, July 4, A. D., 1795, on the 
 celebration of the nineteenth anniversary of American In- 
 dependence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Neivport. Henry Barber. 1795. 
 
 An Oration, delivered in Trinity Church, in Newport, 
 
 July 4, 1801. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. NQwport. 3Iercury Office. 1801. 
 
 Oration pronounced before the citizens of Providence, 
 
 on the 4th of July, 1826, being the Fiftieth anniversary of 
 American Independence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 4l3. and 4. Providence. Smith <j- Parmenter. 1826. 
 This pamphlet relates chiefly to the part taken by Rhode Island in the " splen- 
 did drama" of American Independence. 
 
 The Same. Second edition, pp. 46. 1826. 
 
 Annual Address, delivered before the Rhode Island 
 
 Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry, Octo- 
 ber 20, 1824. 
 
 8vo. pp. 43. Providence. Carlih ^^ Brown. 1826. 
 
 Mr. Hunter was a native of Newport, Rhode Island, and graduated at Brown 
 University in 17'Jl. He soon after went to ICngland, wliere he studied 
 medicine, which he afterwards relinquished, and studied law at the Inner 
 Temple, London. Ou his return to Newport, lie was admitted to the bar, 
 and soon rose to eminence in his profession. For many years he was 
 a member of the General Assembly of Rhode Islaiid. In 1811, he was 
 elected a Senator in Congress, which place he held till 1821. In 1834, 
 he was appointed Charge des Afiiiires to Brazil, and in 1812, Minister
 
 UHODK ISLAND. 
 
 159 
 
 Plenipotentiary to tlie same Court. On liis return to liis native town in 
 1844, lie retired iVom publio lite. Jlr. Hunter was a man of varied and 
 extensive learning. Uc died, December 3, 1849, aged 75 years. 
 
 HuxTi.xGTox, Rev. Daxiei*, A. M. A Poem, on the plea- 
 sures and advantages of true religion. Delivered before 
 the United Brothers' Society, in Brown University, on their 
 anniversary, August 31, 1819. Published by request. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. 1819.
 
 «.J*^^|r^a,1 
 
 MPRISONiAlENT FOR DEBT. Report of the 
 Select Committee on the Bill "To abolish imprison- 
 ment for debt." By Wm. B. Lawrence anrl Sctli 
 W. Macy. 
 8vc. pp. 20. Octohcr. 1851. 
 
 Indians. The number of Indians in Rhode Island. From 
 an account of the number of Inhabitants of that colony, 
 taken between the 4th of May and the 14th of June, 
 1774, and ordered to be printed by the General Assembly. 
 — Mass. Hist. Collection, \st series, vol. x. 
 
 Account of an Indian visitation, A. D., 1(398, copied 
 
 for Dr. Stiles, by the Rev. Mr. Hawley, Missionary at 
 Marshpee, from the printed account published in 1698. Ibid. 
 Contains, amon^' others, notices of the Indians in Little Compton and Nan- 
 tucket. 
 
 King Ninegret'sTribe of Indians, A. D., 1761. Ibid. 
 
 Relation of the Indian Plot, of Miantenomo, Sa- 
 chem of the Narragansetts, to destroy the English, 1642. 
 — Mass. Hist. Coll. ?>d series, vol. 3. 
 
 Indian Lands. Intrusion of Rhode Island people 
 
 upon. 1669. — Mass. Hist. Coll. Ibid. 
 
 Manuscri])ts relating to the Narragansett Indians, in 
 
 the archives of the State, 1735 to 1842. 2 vols, folio.
 
 KHDDK ISLAND. 
 
 IGl 
 
 Report of tlie Committee on tlie Indian Tribe, made 
 
 to tlie General Assembly, October Session, 18o:i. By 
 Elislia R. Potter. Published by order of the Senate. 
 
 8vo. p]). 8. Providence. Sayhs ^ Miller. 1852. 
 
 Indians. For books relating to, see Church's Indian Wars ; 
 
 Drake's Book of the Indians; Easton's Philip's Indian 
 
 War ; Gookin ; Mather ; New EnglamVs Tears for her 
 Present Miseries ; Wiles; Huhhard; Irving. 
 
 Indian Wak. The present state of New England, with 
 respect to the Indian War. Wherein is an account of the 
 true reason thereof, (as far as can be judged by men.) 
 Together with the most i-emarkable passages that have hap- 
 pened from the 20th June, till the 10th of November, 
 1675. Faithfully composed by a Merchant of Boston, and 
 communicated to his Friend in London. 
 
 Folio, pp. 19. London. Printed/or Dorman Newman. 1675. 
 
 Indian Wak. A continuation of the State of New England ; 
 being a fiirtlier account of the Engagement betwixt the 
 joint Forces of the United English Collonies and the 
 Indians, on the I'Jth of December, 1G75 ; with the true 
 number of the slain and wounded, and the transactions of 
 the English Army since the s:ud Fight ; With all the other 
 j)assages that have there hapned, from the lOtli of Novem- 
 ber, 1075, to the 8th of February, 1675-G. 
 
 Folio, pp. 20. London. Printed for Dorman Newman. 1670. 
 
 Indian War. A New and further Narrative of the State of 
 New England ; being a continued account of the Bloudy 
 Indian War, From March till August, 1670. Giving a 
 perfect relation of the Several Devastations, Engagements, 
 and Transactions there ; as also, the great successes lately 
 obtained against the Barbarous Indians ; the reducing of 
 King Philip, and the killing of one of his Queens, &c. 
 Together with a catalogue of the losses in the whole, sus- 
 tained on either side, since the said war began, as near as 
 can be collected. 
 
 Folio, pp. 14. London. Printed for Dorman Newman. 1070.
 
 162 lUBI.IOGKAl'HT Ol' 
 
 Indian Wak. A true account of the most considerable occur- 
 rences that have hapned in tlie Warre between the English 
 and Indians in New England, From the 5th of May, 1676, 
 to the fourth of August last ; as also, of the successes it 
 hath pleased God to give the English against them. 
 
 Folio, pp. 10. London. Benjamin Billingsley. 1676. 
 
 Industrial Statistics of the State of Rhode Island, (Report 
 on) from materials collected by the Rhode Island Society 
 for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry, in accordance 
 with a resolution of the General Assembly, Janu^ary, 1860. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. A. Crawford G-reene. 1861. 
 
 Irving, Washington. Philip of Pokanoket. An Indian 
 Memoir. Sketch Book. 
 
 Ives, Thomas Poynton. Obituary notice of, who died April 
 30th, 1835, by William G. Goddard. From the Providence 
 Journal of May 5th 1835. 
 
 8vo. pp. 6. Providence. 1835. 
 
 Ives, Moses Brown. A discourse in commemoration of the 
 
 Life and Character of. By Francis Wayland. 
 8vo. pp. 25. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony if- Co. 1857. 
 
 The Same. Large paper, 4to. 
 
 The late Moses Brown Ives. Extracts from the Provi- 
 dence Journal, August 8, and August 12, 1857. Provi- 
 dence Tribune and Providence Post. Resolutions adopted 
 by various public bodies at the time of Mr. Ives's death, etc. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Privately printed. 1857. 
 
 IVES AND HAZARD CASE. Books relating to. 
 
 Supreme Coiu-t in Equity, March term, 1853. No. 
 
 230. Robert Ives vs. Charles T. Hazard, Henry A. Mid- 
 dleton, Mumford Hazard. Opening argument for com- 
 plainant. 
 8vo. pp. 30. Providence. Knowles, Anthony J- Co. 1855. 
 
 Same case. Closing argument for complainant. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony <f Co. 1855.
 
 UIIODl-: ISLAM). 163 
 
 Siime case. March term, 1855. Arguments for De- 
 fendants. 
 3V0. pp. 127. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <J- Co. 1855. 
 
 Report of the Case of Ives vs. Hazard and others, in 
 
 the Supreme Court of Khode Island, September term, 1855. 
 Present: Hon. William R. Staples, Chief Justice; Hon. 
 George A. Brayton, Hon. Alfred Eosworth, Justices. 
 From the -1th volume of Rhode Island Reports. 
 8vo. pp. 15. Boston. Little, Brown ^- Co. 1858. 
 
 ■ Speech upon a resolution to appoint a committee, and 
 
 to send for jiersons and papers to examine into the subject 
 of tlic memorial of Geo. H. Calvert ct al., and of Charles 
 T. Hazard, delivered in the House of Representatives, 
 February 3, 1858. Published in the Providence Journal. 
 
 An appeal to the people of Rhode Island in behalf of 
 
 the Constitution and the Laws ; By Thomas II. Hazard. 
 " And judgment is turned away backward, and justice 
 standeth afar off, for truth is fallen in the street, and equity 
 cannot enter." 
 8vo. pp. 163. [Providence.'] 1857. 
 
 Letter addressed to Robert H. Ives, in reply to his 
 
 published statements in relation to the case in e<piity, Ives 
 vs. Hazard. By Thomas R. Hazard. 
 
 8vo. pp. 48. Xeicport. Gcorr/e T. Hammond. 1859. 
 
 Report of the Special Committee on Equity powers 
 
 of Supreme Court. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Knowles, Anthony cj- Co. 1859. 
 
 Robert H. Ives vs. Charles T. Hazard and others. 
 
 Deposition of Moses B. Ives. 
 
 8vo. pp. G. Providence. 1859. 
 
 Speech of Thomas A. Jenckes, of Providence, upon 
 
 the resolution to annul the decree of the Supreme Court in 
 the case Ives vs. Hazard, et al., delivered in the House of 
 Representatives of Rhode Island, on the 23d and 24th of 
 February, 1859. Reported by William Henry Burr. 
 
 Bvo. ])p. 58. Providence. Knowles, Anthony J* Co. 1859.
 
 164 hihliogkaphy of 
 
 Speecli of lion. Natlian F. Dixon, of Westei'Iy, upon 
 
 the resolution to annul the decree of the Supreme Coui"t, 
 
 in the case of Robert H. Ives vs. Charles T. Hazard, et al. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Providence. Knowles, Anlnony ^ Co. 
 
 Speech of William P. Sheffield, of Newport, upon 
 
 the resolution to annul the decree of the Supreme Court, in 
 the case, Ives vs. Hazard, delivered in the House of Rep- 
 resentatives, January 17, 1859. 
 
 8vo. pp.11. Providence. Knou-lcs, Anthomj Sf Co. 1859. 
 
 Speech of Hon. Joseph j\I. Blake, upon the report of 
 
 the case, Ives vs. Hazard, made to Chief Justice Samuel 
 Ames, State Reporter. 
 8vo. pp. 16 
 
 — ■ To the people of Rhode Island: Ives vs. Hazard. 
 
 By Charles T. Hazard. 
 8vo. pp. 4. From the Providence Journal of February 9, 18G0. 
 
 Remarks of the Hon. Samuel Ames, reporter of the 
 
 Decisions of the Supreme Court, in explanation of his 
 repoi-t of the case, Robert H. Ives vs. Charles T. Hazard, 
 et al. 
 
 8vo. pp. 25. Providence. Knowles, Anthony J- Co. 1859. 
 
 The Rhode Island Controversy. A short history of 
 
 the case of Ives vs. Hazard. From the Boston Law Re- 
 porter for June. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Boston. Geo. C. Rand jf* Avery. 1859. 
 
 Majority Report of the Special Committee on the 
 
 petition of Charles T. Hazard. 
 
 8vo. pp. 7. Providence. Knowles, Anthony cj- Co. 1860. 
 
 " The astonishing Development." Ives vs. Hazard. 
 
 From the Republican Herald, Providence, June 4, 1859. 
 To the people of Rhode Island : Memorial of Mum- 
 
 ford Hazard. , 8vo. 1858- 
 The General Assembly not Guilty ; or. The Court vs. 
 
 The Assembly. Reprinted from the Providence Post, 
 ivo. pp. 7. Providence. \_March. 1863.]
 
 lUIODF. TSI.AM). 165 
 
 Memorial of Thomas R. Hazard, asking for tlie 
 
 removal of the State Reporter, and the impeachment of 
 Chief Justice Ames, etc. 
 
 ^vo. pp. IG. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. [1861.] 
 
 A Lawyers unboiignt opinion, in the Ives and Haz- 
 
 ard case, addressed to the Honorable General Assembly of 
 the State of Rhode Island. 
 ?vo. pp. 7. January. 1801. 
 
 Libel Suit of Chief Justice Ames asainst Thomas R. 
 
 Hazard. Hon Joseph M. Blake's argument for defendant 
 upon plaintiff's demurrer. 
 3vo. pp. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1862. 
 
 Newspaper history of, embracing editorials, commu- 
 
 nications, speeches, letters and documents relating to tlie 
 Ives and Hazard case, from the Providence Journal, Post 
 and Press; preserved in a bound volume, in the possession 
 of J. R. Bartlett. 
 
 21
 
 
 <;rT^,"VV 
 
 hiS^^'^.t 
 
 ■^^^ 
 
 il-ACKSON, CHARLES T., j\I. D. Re]H)rt on the 
 Geological and Agricultural Survey of the State of 
 Rhode Island, made under a resolve of the Legisla- 
 ture, in the year 1839. 
 5V0. pp. viii. and 312. • 
 
 Providence. B. Cranston if Co. 1840. 
 
 Jackson, Hox. Richauh, Junior. Representative in Con- 
 gress. Address from, to his constituents, March 16, 1812. 
 8vo. pp. 22. [ Wnnhington.'] no date. 
 
 Jackson, Rev. IIenuy. An Historical Discourse, delivered 
 in the Central Baptist Meeting house, Newport, R. 1., 
 January 8, 1854. Published by order of the Church. 
 
 8 vo. pp. 4-5. Newport, R. I. Cranston ^' Norman. 1854, 
 
 ■ An account of the Churches in Rhode Island, present- 
 ed to an adjourned session of the Twenty-eighth Annual 
 meeting of the Rhode Island Baptist State Convention, 
 Providence, November 8, 1853. 
 
 8vo. pp. 134. Providence. Q-corije H. Whitney. 1854. 
 
 Contains ii view of the First Baptist Meeting-house, Providence. 1 )r. Jackson 
 was pastor of the Central Baptist Church, in Newport, 1!. I. 
 
 Discourse occasioned by the death of the Rev. Zal- 
 
 mon Tobey, September 17, 1858. (Preached at Warren.) 
 October 3, 1858. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. Coggeshall rf Stewart. 1859.
 
 UUODE ISLAM). 1G7 
 
 A Discourse in commemoration of the 215tli Anni- 
 versary of the Mite Society; and tiie Twenty-fiftii Anni- 
 iversary of the First Baptist Chnrdi in America. 
 
 8vo. pp. o2. Providence. John B. Stlckncij. 1854. 
 
 Henry Jackson, the second son of IJicIuird Jackson, was born in Providence, 
 June 16, 1798, and graduated at Brown University, in 1817. From 1822 
 to 1830, lie was settled over the First Baptist Churcli, in Charlestown, 
 Massachusetts. In December, of the same year, he became pastor of tlje 
 First Baptist Churcli, in Hartford, Connecticut. On the 1st of January, 
 1839, he became pastor of the First B.aptist Church, in Xew Bedford, Jlas- 
 s.icliusetts, where he officiated for seven years. In January, 18-47, he was 
 settled as pastor of the Ccntr.al Baptist Church, in Newport, Rhode Island, 
 where he continued till his death, which took place, while traveling in the 
 Railroad cars from I'rovidence to Stonington, on the 2d of ilarch, 1803. 
 During the ministry of Dr. Jackson, he was actively engaged in promot- 
 ing the cause of religion and education. 
 
 J.\coiis, Rev. Bel.v., A. ]\I. Memoir of, com])ilcd cliiefly 
 from his letters and journals, by his daughter, with a sketch 
 of his character. By Barnas Sears. 
 
 12mo. pp. vii. and 305. 
 
 Boston. Gould, Lincoln 6f Edmonds. 1837. 
 
 Mr. Jacobs was a native of Rhode Island, and for many years a settled minis- 
 ter at Pawtu.xet. 
 
 James, Charles T., vs. the Atlantic DeLaine Company, ct 
 al. The Bill in Equity. T. A. Jenckes for complainant. 
 R. W. Greene, A. Payne, Jas. B. Parsons, for respondents. 
 
 8vo. pp. 211. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1859. 
 
 jAMEi, Hen'ry. The Social Significance of our Institutions. 
 
 An oration delivered in Newport, July 4, 1861. 
 8vo. pp. 47. Boston. Ticknor jf Fields. 1861. 
 
 JoHXSON, Lorenzo D. The Spirit of Roger Williams, with 
 
 a portrait of one of his descendants. 
 16mo. pp. 94. Boston. Published for t/ie autlior. 1839. 
 
 JoHNSo>i, Edward. A History of New England, from the- 
 English planting in the yeere 1628, untill the yeere 
 1652. Declaring the form of their government. Civil, 
 Military, and Ecclesiastique. Their wars with the Indians, 
 their troubles with the Gortoxists, and other Ileretiques. 
 The manner of gathering the churches, the commodities of
 
 168 Blai.lOGKAPHY OF 
 
 the couiitiy, and description of the })rincij)all towns and 
 liavens, with the creat encouragements to increased trade 
 betwixt them and old England. With the names of all the 
 Governors, Magistrates, and eminent Ministere. 
 
 Quarto, pp. 236. London. Printed for JVath. Brooke. 16C4. 
 
 This work is better known by its inner title of " Won;Ier-working Provi- 
 dence." Tiie autlior came in tlie fleet witli Governor Wintlirop, in 1630. 
 In 1643, he went witli Captiiin Cooke anJ forty nicn to Rhode Island, to 
 take Samuel Uorton who Iiad become obnoxious to the Massachusetts 
 Government. For twenty-eight years lie was a member of the General 
 Court of Slassachusetts, anil at one time Speaker. 
 
 JorRN.ii. of the proceedings ot tlie Cono-rcss lield at Albany, in 
 1754: 
 
 An original manuscript Joarnal of t!ie Commissioners of tiiis Congress is 
 among the Public Arcliives of the State of Rhode Island, in the office of 
 the Secretary of State. Tlie object of the convention was to treat witli 
 the Six Nations of Indians, and concert a sclieine of general union for the 
 British American Colonics. The Colonies represented were : New 
 Hampshire, Massacliusetts, Rliode Island, Connecticut, New York, Penn- 
 sylvania and ISIaryland. The delegates from Rhode Island were, Stephen 
 Hopkins and Mar. in Howard, Jun'r. The whole number in attendance 
 was twenty-five, among wiiicli were Dr. Pranklin, Koger Wolcott, Jr., 
 Gov. Colden, Sir William Johnson, and other distinguished men. Of 
 this assemby, Hutchinson, in his " History of Massachusetts," Vol. III. 
 p. 20, saj-s, that it " w.as the most deserving of respect of any which had ever 
 been convened in America, wliether we consider the Colonies which were 
 represented, the rank and cliaracter of the delegate.-!, or the purposes for 
 wliich it was convened." 
 
 Mr. Sparlcs, in his edition of Franklin's writings, in speaking of this 
 convention and tlie plan of union whicli grew out of it, says : 
 
 " The prospect of a French war, and the hostile attitude already assum- 
 ed by the tribes of Indians on the frontiers, induced the British Govern-? 
 raent to seek for the means of providing for a timely and efficient resist 
 ance in the Colonies. With a view to tliisend, an order w.as sent over by the 
 Lords of Trade, directing that Commissioners should be appointed in the 
 several provinces to meet at .\lbany. The immeJiate object was to con- 
 ciliate tlie Six Nations, by giving them presents, and renewing a treaty, 
 by which they should be prevente 1 from going over to the French, or 
 being drawn away by the Indians under their influence." 
 
 The same. Printed in tlie Massachusetts Historical 
 
 Collections, 3d series, voU v. Sec also, Stepiieu Hopkins, — 
 ".4. True Representation,'''' etc 
 
 Journal of the Rhode Island In-titute of In4ructio'.i. Edit- 
 ed by Henry Barnard. 
 
 3 vols. <Svo. ' I'nnn.lcncc. 1845-1848.
 
 '^^W^W 
 
 ..-r 
 
 .i?^,j^ni. 
 
 EACH, HORACE A. Hunillvllle us it was, and 
 as it is. 
 12mo. pp. vi. and 170. 
 
 Providence. Knowhs, Anthony .J' Co. 
 
 IvEXYox, Archibald. Tiie Object and Principles of Civil 
 Government, and the duty of Christians thereto. Being a 
 discourse preached before the West Baptist Church and 
 Society, August 14, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. Providence. B. T. Alhro. 1842. 
 
 KiMiiALi,, Jerome Boxaparte. An Oration, delivered before 
 the Municipal Authorities of the city of Providence, July 
 4, 1856. Poem, by W. M. Rodman. 
 
 Svo. pp. 52. Providence. Knowles, Anthony cj- Co. 1856. 
 
 KiXG, Thomas K. An Oration, delivered before the Kentish 
 Artillery and citizens of Apponaug, on the Seventy-eight 
 Anniversary of American Independence, July 4, 1854. 
 
 Svo. pp. 2'J. Providence. Geo. H. Whitney. 1854. 
 
 Kingston Academy. A statement of facts relating to the 
 
 funds of. 
 Svo. pp. 15. Providence. E. A. Marshall. 1836. 
 
 KiNNiciTT, Thomas. An Oration, delivered before the Soci- 
 ety of United Brothers, of Brown University, September 
 1,1840. Published by request of the Society. 
 
 Svo. pp. 32. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1840.
 
 17(J UIULIOGKAPHY OF 
 
 KxiGHT, Gov. Address to the Farmers of Rhode Island, Oc- 
 tober, 1832. 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Crantton j^ Hammond. 1832. 
 
 Knight, Richard. History of the General and Six Princi- 
 ple Baptists in Europe and America; In two parts. Pub- 
 lished under the patronage of the Rhode Island Yearly 
 Meeting. 
 
 8vo. pp. iv. and 367. Providence. Smith if' Parmenter. 1S27. 
 
 Knowles, James D. Memoir ot Roger Williams, the Found- 
 er of the State of Rhode Island. 
 12mo. pp. 457. Boston. Lincoln, Edmonds ^ Co. 1834.
 
 -^-iTit^^-^-. 
 
 ^-AWS, CODE OF, 1G4T. I'loceedinjrs of tlie 
 
 First General Assembly of " Tlie incorporation of 
 5t Providence Plantations," and the Code of Laws 
 adopted by tliat Assembly. With notes. Historical 
 "^^ and Explanatory. By William R. Staples, one of 
 the Jndges of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island. 
 8vo. pp. X. and G-4. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1847. 
 
 The original manuscript of these laws is in a volume of the early records, in 
 the Secrelar}' of State's ojice. 
 
 BoDYE oi" L.VWE3 of the Colonie of Rhode Island and Provi- 
 dence Plantations, 1G68 to 1705 ; manuscript, folio. 
 
 This the earliest digest of the Colonial Laws. It was compiled hy order of 
 the General Assembly, and probably formed the basis of the collection of 
 Public Laws, printed in the year 1719. 
 
 The Charter granted by His Majesty King Charles 
 
 the Second, to the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations in .Vnierica. 
 
 Folio, pp. 8. Boston. In New England, ,^c. 1719. 
 
 Acts .\xd L.vw.s of His Majestie's Colony of Rhode Island and 
 
 Providence Plantations in America. 
 Folio, pp. 102. Boston. In Neiv Emjland. Printed for John 
 Allen and Nicholas Boone, at the sign of the 
 Bible, in Comhill. 1719. 
 
 Acts and Laws of His Majesty's Colony of Rhode Island and
 
 172 liiiiLiocRAFHY or 
 
 Providenco riantations in America. [Preceded by the 
 
 Cliarter.] 
 Folio, charter, pp. 12. table xii. and 243. 
 
 Newport, Jihode Mand. Printed by James Franklin, and 
 sold at his shop near the Town School House. 1730. 
 
 Acts axd Laws, of liis Majesty's Colony of Rhode Island 
 and Providence Plantations, in New England, in America. 
 
 Folio, charter, pji. 15. table xv. and 308. 
 
 Newport, Ithode Island. Printed hy the Widow Franklin, 
 and to he sold at the Town School House. 1744. 
 
 Acts and Laws of his Majesty's Colony of Rhode Island 
 and Providence Plantations, in New England, in America. 
 From Anno 1745 to Anno 1752. 
 
 Folio, pp. 110. Newport, Rhode Island. Printed by J. Frank- 
 lin, at the Printing office under the Toivn 
 School House. 1752. 
 
 Acts and Laws of the English Colony of Rhode Island and 
 Providence Plantations, in New England, in America. 
 
 Folio, pp. charter xv. table 46 and 272. 
 
 Neivport. Printed and sold by Samuel Halt, Printer to 
 the Honorable G-eneral Assembly. 1767. 
 
 The Public Laws of the State of Rhode Island and Provi- 
 dence Plantations, as revised by a committee, and finally 
 enacted by the Honorable General Assembly, at their ses- 
 sion in January, 1798. To which are prefixed, the Charter, 
 Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, 
 Constitution of the United States, and President Washing- 
 ton's Address of September, 1796. Published by authori- 
 ty. Ignorantia legis neminem ezcusat. Ignorance of the 
 Law is no excuse for its violalhm. 
 
 8vo. pp. 652. 
 
 Printed at Providence, by Carter ^' Wilkinson. 1798. 
 
 A Supplement to the Digest of the Laws, 1798. 
 
 Public Laws of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations, passed since the session of the Honorable 
 General Assembly in January, A. D., 1798. 
 
 8vo. pp. 144. Providence. Jones cf- Wheeler. 1810.
 
 KIIODE ISLAND. 173 
 
 Laws oi' Rhode Island. Books relating to. 
 
 Public Laws of the State of Rhode Island, etc., passed 
 
 since the session of the General Assembly in October, A. 
 D., ISIO. [With an index.] 
 
 8vo. pp. 1G8. various years. 
 
 This volume is pagoJ continuously from the prcccdini;, .inj li.as no title 
 page. It begins at p. 141, anJ terminates at p. 313. It includes the Pub- 
 lic Laws to February 24, 18l'l. The laws of the May, .June and October 
 Sessions, 1821, were never printed separately, and are only to be found 
 in the schedules. 
 
 Public Laws of the State of Rhode Island and 
 
 Providence Plantations, passed at, and since the session of 
 the General Assembly, in January, A. D., 1822. 
 8vo. pp. from 525 to 1090, and from 2000 to 2097. 
 
 These arc the bienniiil publications of the laws, as ordered to be printed bv the 
 digest of 1822, and contain an inde.'c to each biennial publication. The 
 volume is paged correctly from the digest of 1822, ;. e., from .52.J to 1099, 
 when the printer, by a singular blunder, skipped to p. 2000, from which 
 number, he continued to p. 2097. 
 
 The PuiiLic Laws of the State of Rhode Island and Provi- 
 dence Plantations, as revised by a Committee, and finally 
 enacted by the Honorable General Assembly, at their ses- 
 sion in January, 1822. To which is prefixed thej Charter, 
 Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, 
 Constitution of the United States, and President AVashino^- 
 ton's Address of September, 1796. Published by authori- 
 ty. Ljnorantia legis neminem crcusat. 
 
 Svo. pp. 524 and index xlvi. 
 
 Providence. Miller J- Hutchins. 1822. 
 
 The Public Laws of the State of Rhode Island and Provi- 
 dence Plantations, as revised by a committee, and finally 
 enacted by the General Assembly, in January, 1844. To 
 which are prefixed, the Charter of Charles 2d, Declaration 
 of Independence, Resolution of the General Assembly to 
 support Declaration of In<lc'pcndencc ; Proceedings of the 
 Convention on the adoption of the Constitution of the Uni- 
 ted States by Rhode Island ; President Washington's Ad-
 
 174 lllIiLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Laws ok Rhode Island. Books relatino; to. 
 
 dress, and Coiistitation of the State of Rhode Island and 
 Providence Plantations. 
 8vo. pp. viii. ando94. Providence. Knowles ^- J^osc. 1844. 
 
 • Second edition. 
 
 8vo. pp. 594. Providence. George H. Whitney. 1852. 
 
 The Revised Statutes of the State of Rhode Island and 
 Pi'ovidence Plantations, to which are prefixed the Consti- 
 tutions of the United States and of the State. Published by 
 authority of the General Assembly. 
 
 8vo. ])p. XV. and 804. 
 
 Providence. Sayles, Miller cf- Simons. 1857. 
 
 Supplement to the Revised Statutes No. 1. Being the 
 
 Public Laws of the State of Rhode Island and Providence 
 Plantations, passed by the General Assembly from January, 
 1857, to January, 1859, inclusive. 
 
 Bvo. pp. 76. Providence. Knowles J- Anthony. 1859. 
 
 ■ Supplement to the Revised Statutes, No. 2. May, 
 
 1859, to January, 1861, inclusive. 
 8vo. pp. 77 to 137. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1861. 
 
 Ibid. No. 3. May, 1861, to January, 1863, in- 
 clusive. 
 
 8vo. pp. 137 to 273. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1863. 
 
 LAW CASES, for full titles, see the following : 
 
 Angell Will Case. See Angell. 
 
 Avery. Rev. E. K. Charged with murder of Sarah M. Cor- 
 nell. See Avery. 
 
 Ames, Samuel vs. Thomas R. IIa azrd, for libel. See Hazard. 
 
 Antoine, Wohlfaiirt, and others, for the murder of Field and 
 Jenkinson. See Wohlfahrt. 
 
 Dorrance, John vs. Arthur Fenner. See Borrance. 
 
 Field, Albert. Charged with murder of Jonathan Gray. 
 See Field. 
 
 Greene vs. Briggs. Maine Liquor Law. See Greene.
 
 lUIODlO ISLAND. 17; 
 
 Law Cases. Hooks relatin£r to. 
 
 Gonnox. Cliargcd witli the murder of Amasa Sprague. 
 See Gordon. 
 
 Gaudxek AM) PoTTr.K VS. Hannah Gaktinek. Will Case. 
 
 See Gardmr. 
 11a [.SKY WiM, Case. See Currey, i'or ai-gunient on. 
 IIazaud AM) Ives Case. See Hazard <|' Ives. 
 James, Chaiu.es T. vs. Atlantic DeLaine Co. Sec James. 
 Luther vs. Bokdex. See under head of Constitution. 
 Mallett vs. Dexter. Sec Mallelt. 
 PoTTEii, J. J. vs. James Sxow. " Liquor Case." See Potter, 
 
 Rioters in Providence, October 18, 1824. Trials of. See 
 Hardscrahhle. 
 
 State of Rhode Island vs. Wm. S. Spear. See Spear. 
 
 Taylor vs. Place. See Taylor. 
 
 Trevett and Weeden, case of. See Trevett. 
 
 Walker, Sarah vs. John Martin. See Walker. 
 
 Walmsley', Amasa E. Life and Confession of. See Walmsley. 
 See also. Reports of the Supreme Court of lihode Island, 
 and State Archives. 
 
 Lawrence, William Beach. Speech of, in the Senate of 
 Rhode Island, February 10, 1852, on the i\Iaine Li(]uor 
 Law Bill. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. 1852. 
 
 Slemoir of Henry Wheaton. Introduction to Mr. 
 
 Lawrence's edition of Wheaton's History of International 
 Laiv. 
 
 Lawton, Josiah. Oration on the importance of Scientific 
 Knowledge, delivered before the Providence Association of 
 Mechanics and Manufacturers, at their -STth anniversaiy, 
 April 10, 1826. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providence. Miller ^' G rattan. 1826. 
 
 Lectire on JIysteriois Kxockings. Mesmerism, &c..
 
 17G lillil.lOCUAI'IIY OF 
 
 with a brief liistory of the Old Stone Mill, and a predic- 
 tion of its fall ; delivered before the A N ti Qnarian Society 
 of Pappigassctt. At Newport, R. I., February 14, 4109. 
 By Benjamin Franklin Macy, D. F., D. D. F., A. S. S. 
 Professor of llypcrflutinated Pliilosopliy in the University 
 of Hardscrabble. " liuic versatile ingenium sic jjariter ad 
 omnia fuit, ut natum ad id unum diceres qnod-cunque 
 age ret." 
 8vo. pp. ^!. Newport. B. J. Tillvi/. 1851. 
 
 Lecraw, .J. B. A sketch of tiie Life, Works and Sufferings 
 of a reformed man ; showing the misery to which intempe- 
 rance brought him, and the means he could resort to to pro- 
 cure the inebriating draught. Written by himself. 
 
 12mo. pp. 36 Pau'tuckd. B. W. Pcarce. 1844. 
 
 Lee, Gex. Henry. The campaign of 1781 in the Carolinas ; 
 with remarks, historical and critical, on Johnson's Life of 
 General Greene, and appendix of original documents relat- 
 ing to the History of the Kevolution. 
 
 8vo. pp. Pldladelplda. 1824. 
 
 Leidy, Joseph., M. D. Contributions towards a knowledge 
 of the Marine Invertebrate Fauna of the Coasts of Rhode 
 Island and New Jersey, (in the Journal of Natural Sciences, 
 of Philadelphia. Vol. 3. art, 11.) 
 
 Letter to the Hon. James F. Simmons. B}' a Rhode Island 
 
 Conservative. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. April 1. 1845. 
 
 Letters to James Fenner, Esq., in 1811 and 1831. [Signed 
 
 Another Republican.] 
 8vo. pp, 16. Providence. 
 
 Lexington, Steamer. A full and particular account of all 
 the circumstances attending the loss of the steamboat Lcx- 
 mgton, in Long Island Sound, on the night of January 13, 
 1840 ; as elicited in the evidences of the witnesses examin- 
 ed before the jury of inquest, held in New York, imme- 
 diately after the lamentable event. A portion nf the
 
 lUIODK ISLAND. 
 
 11 
 
 profits of tills work will bo npinopriatcd to tlie licnolit of 
 tlic destitute fiuiiilies of those who were lost. 
 
 Hvo. pp. 32. Providence. II. H. Brown jf SCdhveU. 1840. 
 
 Lexington. Proceedings of the Coronci-, in the case of the 
 
 Steamer Lexington ; lost by fire on the 13th of January, 1.S40. 
 
 8vo. pp. 89. New York. 1840. 
 
 LoTTERiKS IN RiiODE IsLANU. For accouut of, sec Boyle, 
 Bartktt. 
 
 LuTiiEU, Setii. Address to the working men of New Eng- 
 land, on the state of education and the condition of ihc pro- 
 ducing classes in Europe and America, etc. See Education. 
 
 8vo. pp. 39. Boston. Fablished for the author. 1832. 
 
 An address on the right of Free Suffrage, delivered 
 
 at the request of Freeholders and others, of Providence, 
 Rhode Island, in the Old Town House, April 19, and 
 repeated April 26, [1833,] at the same place. With an 
 appendix, containing the Rhode Island Bill of Rights, and 
 the rejected petition presented in 1829 to the Legislature ol 
 Rhode Island, by nearly 2000 petitioners, including 700 
 Freeholders, who were all denominated vagabonds and ren- 
 egades, by Benjamin Hazard, who reported on that petition 
 to the General Assembly. 
 8vo. pp. 25. and xvi. Providence. S. R. Weeden. 1833. 
 
 An address to the working men of New England on 
 
 the State of Education, and on the condition of the pro- 
 ducing classes in Europe and America. With particular 
 reference to the effect of manufiicturing, (as now conduct- 
 ed,) on the health and happiness of the poor, and on the 
 safety of the Republic. 
 
 8vo. pp.39. Boston. Printed for the author. 1832.
 
 Mil. .v%B;&^<S&^y-_> 
 
 
 ■^•-^»^'^- 
 
 vlui i [kACJILTON, rev. J. N. Tlie Sleep of tlie 
 .,i..>-^, » Beloved. A Funeral Sermon on the death of 
 %^V„\lt?, the Rt. Rev. John Prentiss KewleyHenshaw, D. 
 D., Bishop of Rhode Island. Delivered in St. 
 Stephen's Church, Baltimore, July 25, 1852. 
 8vo. pp. 20. Baltimore. Jos. Robinson. 1852. 
 
 Mackexzie, Alexander Seidell. The Life of Commodore 
 
 Oliver Hazard Perry. 
 2 vols. 12mo. New York. Harper cf- Brothers. 1840. 
 
 McKexzie, Rev. .James A. A discourse on Lite-taking. See 
 Constitution of 1842. 
 
 MacSparrax, Rev. J., D. I). Amei-ica Dissected, being a 
 full and true account of all the American Colonies, show- 
 ing the intemperance of the climates, excessive heat and 
 cold, and violent changes of weather ; terrible and mischiev- 
 ous thunder and lightning ; bad and unwholesome air, de- 
 structive to human bodies; badnessof money ; danger fronj 
 enemies ; but above all, to the souls of the poor peoiile that 
 remove thither, from the multifarious wicked and pestilent 
 houses that prevail in those parts: Published as a caution 
 to unsteady people who may be tempted to leave their native 
 country. 
 
 8vo. pp. iJiMin. Printed and sold hjj S. Pou'ell. 1753. 
 
 This work wns written in tlie Xarraf;anseft country, Kiiode Island, where Dr. 
 MaeSparraii rciiJeJ as a niissiunarj, for upwards of tliirty years. Brief
 
 ItHODK ISLAND. 
 
 170 
 
 notices arc given of all the British Colonies, but of ]{lii)ile Island his 
 descriptions arc more full. The original paniplilct is very rare. It was 
 reprinte.I by Mr. Updike in the appendix to his " History of tlie Narragan- 
 sett Church," with the addition of genealogical and biograpld<!al notes of 
 of persons mentioned by the author. 
 
 M.MXE Liquor Law. Report in tlie cnse, William II. fireeiie 
 vs. Nathan M. Briggs, et al. The Plaintiti"s opening argu- 
 ment, and the opinion of the U. S. Circuit Court for the 
 Rhode Island District. By Joseph S. Pitman, Counsellor 
 at Law. 
 
 8vo. pp. 60. Boston. Little, Broivn if Co. 1853. 
 
 Mai.i.ett vs. Dexter. The case in Equity, between Edward 
 J. Mallett, et al., complainants, and Samuel Dexter, admin- 
 istrator, respondent. 
 
 8vo. pp. 134. Providence. A. Crauford Greene. 1852. 
 
 M.AN, George F. An Oration, delivered before the citizens 
 of the county of Kent, at A})ponaug, Warwick, July 4, 
 1838. 
 
 Svo. pp. 23. Providence. Knowles, Vose ^ Co. 1838. 
 
 Manning, Rev. James., D. D. First President of Brown 
 University. Memoir of, with biographical notices of some 
 of his pupils. By William G. Goddard, A. M., Prof, of 
 Belles Lettres in Brown University. 
 
 Svo. pp. 24. Boston. Perkins cj- Marvin. 1839. 
 
 Obituary notice of the Rev. James Manning, D. D., 
 
 First President of Brown University. Published in Rip- 
 pon's Baptist Register. 
 
 pp. 241 to 247. London. 1791. 
 
 Sermon on the death of. See Fobes. 
 
 A more extended life of Dr. Manning, with his correspondence, by Reuben A. 
 Guild, Librarian of Brown University, has been announced for publica- 
 tion. See Guild. 
 
 Dr. JIanning was a native of New Jersey, and a graduate of Prineton College, 
 in the class of 17G2. In the summer of 170S, he came to Rhode Island, 
 and used his influence in behalf of a college, which was incorporated by 
 the General Assembly early in the following year. Soon after, he com- 
 menced a Latin School at Warren, where he also founded a Baptist 
 Church, and in the year 1767, the Warren Association. In the year 1765, 
 he was appointed I'rcsident of Rhode Island College, now Brown Univcr-
 
 180 niliUOGRAPHY OF 
 
 sity, which office he filleJ with distinguislieJ success and usefulness until 
 his deatli in IT'.tl.. Upon the removal of tlie College from Warren to 
 Providence, he became the Pastor of tlie First Baptist Cluirch, which 
 office he also held until a few niontlis before his dcatli. Dr. Manning was 
 very active in the cause of public education, and was for many years 
 Chairman of the School Committee of Providence. In ITSO, he was 
 unanimously appointed by the General Assembly to represent the State 
 in the Old Federal Congress. His sudden deatli at the early age of 52, 
 was universally lamented. 
 
 M.vp. A topographical map of the State of Rliode Island 
 and Providence Plantatioivs. Surveyed Trigonometrically 
 and in detail. By James Stevens, Topographer and 
 Civil Engineer. Newport. 1831. 
 
 Map. Chart of Narragansett Bay. Survej'ed in 1832, by Ca]it. 
 Alexander S. Wadsworth, Lieut. F. R. Gedney, Charles 
 Wilkes, Jun'r, and George S. Blake, of the U. S. Navy. 
 By order of the Hon. Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the 
 Navy. WmMngton. 1833. 
 
 Map of Rhode Island, by Stevens. With additions and cor- 
 rections by S. B. Gushing and H. F. Walling. 
 
 Providence. 1846. 
 Map of ^Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Com- 
 piled from the latest authorities. 
 
 Neiv York. Phelps J- Enigu. 1843. 
 
 Map of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plan- 
 tations. From surveys under the direction of Henry F. 
 Walling, Civil Engineer. Providence. 1855. 
 
 — The same. A new edition, showing the new Eastern 
 
 Boundary of the State, including the towns of Pawtucket 
 and East Providence. 
 
 Nciu York. Published by John Douglas. 1863. 
 
 Map of the City of Providence and Town of North Provi- 
 dence, from actual survey, by B. Lockwood and S. B. 
 Gushing. 1835. 
 
 Map of the City of Providence, from actual surveys. By 
 Gushing & Walling, 1849. A map of the City of Provi- 
 dence, Rhode Island, from surveys under the direction of 
 II. F. Walling. Providence. E. Baker. 1857.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 181 
 
 j\Iap of Providence County, Rhode Island, with some of the 
 adjacent towns, from orginal surveys, by H. F. Walling, 
 C. E. Frovklence. 1851. 
 
 i\lAP OF Bristol County, Rhode Island, from original surveys, 
 under tlie direction of Henry F. Walling, C. E. 
 
 Providence. 1851. 
 
 Map of Newport Coitnty, Rhode Island, from original sur- 
 veys, by II. F. Walling, assisted by O. Harkness, and J. 
 Hannon. 18o0. 
 
 Map of Washington County, Rhode Island ; from original 
 surveys, by II. F. Walling. Providence. 1857. 
 
 Map of Newport, Rhode Island, from original surveys. Pub- 
 lished by ^l. Dripps. New York. 1850. 
 
 jSIanual of the Free Evangelical Congregational Cliurch, 
 
 Providence, R. I. 
 18mo. pp. 28. Providence. Gladding ^j- Brother. 1857. 
 
 Marchant, William. An Oration, pronounced at Newport, 
 
 July 4, 1797. 
 8vo. pp. 18. Newport. Henry Barber. 1797. 
 
 Mason, John. A Brief History of the Pequot War ; Es- 
 pecially of the memorable taking of their fort at, Mistick, 
 in Connecticut, in 1637. Written by Major Jchn Mason, 
 a principal actor therein, as their Chief Captain and Com- 
 mander of Connecticut Forces. With an introduction, and 
 some explanatory notes, by the Reverend jNIr. Thomas 
 Prince. 
 
 8vo. pp. X. and 22 Boston, Printed and sold by S. Kneeland 
 and T. Green, in Queen street. 1736. 
 
 The same. 31ass. Hist. Coll. 2d series, vol. viii. 
 
 The same. 16mo. pp. Boston. 1736. 
 
 The following work, by an anonymous author, relates to the Pequot War : 
 
 A true relation of the late Battell fought in New Eng- 
 land, between the English and the Pequet Salvages. In 
 which were slaine and taken prisoners about 700 of the 
 
 23
 
 182 
 
 iniii.iotniAriiY of 
 
 Salvages, and those which escaped, had their heads cut off' 
 by the Mohocks ; With the present state of tilings there. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 23. London. T/iomas Harper. 1638. 
 
 Three editions of tliis work wore printeil in tlie years 1G37 and 1038, as is 
 evident from the variation in tlie title pages and text, all of which are in 
 the library of John Carter Brown. For other acconnts of the Pequot 
 AVar, see Church's Hislori/ of King Philip's War; llmke's Book of the 
 Indians ; Easton's King Philip, and Indian Wars. 
 
 Mason, George C. Newport Illustrated, in a series of Pen 
 and Pencil sketches. By the Editor of the Newport Mer- 
 cury. With wood-cuts. 
 
 12mo. pp. 110. J}^ew York. D. Applclon Sf Co. 1854. 
 
 Re-union of the Sons and Daughters of Newport, 
 
 R. I., August 23, 1859. Printed by order of the committee 
 of arrangements. 
 
 12mo. pp. 297. Newport, R. I. F. A. Pratt J- Co. 1859. 
 
 Masonry. The secrets of. See Mr. Clarke's Discourse on. 
 
 For books relative to the excitement against Free Masonry in 1831, and sub- 
 sequently, see Anti-masonry . 
 
 Massasoit's Daughter ; or, the French Captive. A Ro- 
 mance of Aboriginal New England. By A. J. H. Du- 
 ganne. 
 
 12mo. pp. 115. New York. Beadle <f Company. 18()4. 
 
 Mather Increase. The History of the war with the In- 
 dians in New England. From June 24, 1(375, (when the 
 first Englishman was murdered by the Indians), to August 
 12, 1676, when Philip, alias Metacomet, the principal 
 author and beginner of the war was slain. Wherein the 
 grounds, beginning and progress of the war, is summarily 
 expressed. Together with a serious exhortation to the in- 
 habitants of that land. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 51 and 8. 
 
 London. Printed for Richard Clmwill. 1676. 
 
 Mauran, Edward C. Annual Re])ort of the Adjutant 
 
 General of the State of Rliodo Island, for the year 1861. 
 
 Svo. pp. 27. Providence. Cooke J- Laniehon. 1862. 
 
 The same, for the year 1862. 
 
 8vo. pp. 64. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1863.
 
 HlIonK ISl.AMl. 183 
 
 The same for the year 18t)3. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12 and 94 Providence. Alfred Anthony. 18G4. 
 
 Previous to 1861, tlie Ailjutant (ienenil's Keports were very brief and wero 
 
 never published in a separate panipldet. They will bo found among the 
 
 minor reports appended to tlie scliedules. 
 
 Mendon Association'. The Cliristian Magazine. By Mem- 
 bers of tlie Mendon Association. Printed for the Pro- 
 prietors. 
 
 Svo. Providence. Barnion Field. 1824. 
 
 Maxcy, Jonathan., A. M. A Funeral Sermon occasioned 
 by the Death of tlie Rev. James Manning, D. D., Presi- 
 dent of Rhode Island College. Delivered in the Baptist 
 Meeting House in Providence, July 31, A. D., 1791. 
 
 Svo. pp. vi. and 30. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1796. 
 
 Maxcy, Rev. Jonathan., A. M. I'rcsident of Rhode Island 
 College. An address to graduates at the Commencement 
 of Rhode Island College, September 3, 1794. 
 
 Svo. pp. 8. Providence. Bennett WJieeler. 1794. 
 
 An oration, delivered before the Providence Associa- 
 tion of Mechanics and Manufacturers, April 13, 1795. 
 
 Svo. pp. 17. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1795. 
 
 Appended are " Hymns performed at tlic anniversary election of the officers 
 of tlie Association." 
 
 An oration, delivered in the Baptist Meeting House, 
 
 in Providence, July 4, 1795, at the celebration of the 19th 
 anniversary of American Independence. Published at the 
 request of the town. 
 
 Svo. pp. 20. Providence. Carter J' Wilkinson. 1796. 
 
 • A Sermon preached September 4, 1796, at the De- 
 dication of the Meeting House, belonging to the Catholic 
 Baptist Society in Cumberland. 
 
 Svo. pp. 22. Providence. Carter ij- Wilkinson. 1796. 
 
 A Sermon, delivered in the Baptist Meeting House 
 
 ill Providence, on Lord's Day afternoon, October 14, 1798, 
 occasioned by the death of Welcome Arnold, Esq., one of 
 the Trustees of Rhode Island College, and member of the
 
 184 BIliLIOGEAPIIY OF 
 
 General Assembly ot this State, who departed this life 
 September 29, 1798, in the 5-±th year of his age. 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Carter ^ Wilkinson. 1798. 
 
 An oration, delivered in tlie First Congregational 
 
 Meeting House, in Providence, on the Fourth of July, 
 1799. 
 
 Small -ito. pp. IG. Providence. John Carter, Jnnr. 1799. 
 
 Reasons of the Christian Triumph. A Sermon, de- 
 livered in the Baptist Meeting House, in Providence, on 
 Lord's Day afternoon, December 14, 1800, occasioned by 
 the decease of Mrs. Mary, consort of Rev. Steplien Gano. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providence. J. Carter. [1800.] 
 
 Mrs. Gano was the daughter of Joseph Brown, one of the " Four Brothers," 
 so called. 
 
 A Sermon, preached in the Baptist IMeeting House, 
 
 before the Female Charitable Society, September 21, 1802. 
 
 12mo. pp. 13. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1802. 
 
 Appended is an " Ode performed before the Female Charitable Society, Sep- 
 tember 20, 1802. By Paul Allen, Esq." 
 
 An address delivered to the graduates of R. I., Col- 
 
 lege, at the Public Commencement, September 1, 1802. 
 ivo. pp. 14. Wrentham. Nathaniel Heaton, Jr'. 1802. 
 
 Literary Remains of the Rev. Jonatlian Jlaxcy, D. 
 
 D., President of Brown University, with a memoir by 
 
 Romeo Elton, D. D., Late Professor of the Latin and 
 
 Greek Languages in Brown University. 
 
 Svo. pp. 452. New York. A. V. Blake. 1844. 
 
 Dr. Maxcy was born in Attlcborough, Massachusetts, September 2, 1708, and 
 gradu.ated at Brown University, 1787, with the highest honors of his class. 
 Immediately after, he w!is appointed tutor in the same institution. Four 
 years later, he was chosen pastor of the First Baptist Church, in Providence. 
 Upon the death of Dr. JIannint;, in 1792, when but twenty-four years of 
 age, he was appointed President of Brown University. "The splendor 
 of his genius, and his brilliant talents as an orator and divine," says his 
 biographer, Dr. Blake, " had become widely known ; and under bis ad- 
 ministration the college acquired a reputation for belles lettres and elo- 
 quence, inferior to no seminary of learning in the United States." In 
 1802, he Wits induced to accept the Presidency of Union College, Sche- 
 nectady, N. Y., and two years later, the Presidency of Columbia College,
 
 KIIODK TSI.AXn. 180 
 
 in Soutli Carolina. As a scliolar, Dr. JUxcy is said to have stood higher 
 tluui any otlier President of a college in the United States, in liis time. 
 He died at Columbia, S. C, June 4, 1820, aged 52 years; thirty-eight of 
 which he was connected with some college. Ills writings have been col- 
 lected and published, together with a nieniuir of his life, by the Rev. 
 Komeo Elton. 
 
 Maxcy, Virgil. A Discourse before the Plii Beta Kappa 
 Society of Brown University. Delivered, Sept. 4, 1833. 
 
 8vo. pp. ;il. Boston. Lilly, ^Yait, Coleman jf- Holden. 1833. 
 
 Messeu, Asa., A. M. President of Rhode Island College. 
 An oration, delivered before the Providence Association of 
 Mechanics and Manufacturers, at their annual election, 
 April 11, 1803. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. John Carter. 1803. 
 
 An oration, delivered at Providence, in the Baptist 
 
 ^Meeting House, on the Fourth of July, 1803. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. John Carter. 1803. 
 An Address, delivered to the (iraduates of Rhode 
 
 Islanil College, at the Public Commencement, September 
 
 7, 1803. Published by request. 
 8vo. pp. 11. Providence. N. Heaton, Jun^r. 1803. 
 
 Messer, Asa., D. D. An address, delivered to the graduates of 
 
 Brown University, at the Commencement, Sept. 5, 1810. 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Rliode Island American. 1810. 
 
 A Discourse, delivered before the Warren Associa- 
 tion, on Tuesday, September 8, 1812. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. D. Hawkins. 1813. 
 
 Dr. Messer was born in Methuen, Massachusetts, May 31, 1769, and graduated 
 at Brown University in 1790. Soon after graduating, he was appointed 
 Tutor, afterwards rrofessor, and in 1802 Tresidcut of the college, which 
 office he held until the year 1826. He died on the 11th of October, 1836, 
 in the 68th year of his age. 
 
 Memorial of Dana Pond Colburn. Fn-st Principal of the 
 R. I., State Normal School ; witli a sketch of the Institu- 
 tion. From Barnard's American Journal of Education for 
 March, 1862. 8vo. pp. 29. 
 
 Metcalf, Theron. An address to the Phi Beta Kappa Soci- 
 ety of Brown University. Delivered, September 5, 1832. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Boston. Lilly, Waif, Coleman <f Holden. 1833.
 
 186 lilHLIOGUAPHY OF 
 
 Methodists. See Vindication. 
 
 Mills, Rev. William H. The worship of the Cliurch. A 
 sermon preached at the re-opening of St. Andrew's Church, 
 Providence, R. I., July (5, 1854. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. Knoivles, AntJwnij\j- Co. 1854. 
 
 Miner, Amos. Life and Confession of, who was tried and 
 convicted before the Hon. Supreme Court of Rhode Isl- 
 and, at their March term, 1833, for the murder of John 
 Smith, Esq., Town Sergeant of Foster, while in tlie per- 
 formance of his duty in said Town on the 2Ut]i day of 
 June, 1832. And by said Court sentenced to be hanged, 
 July 5, 1833. Taken from his own mouth, and published 
 by his request, and in which he has made a full and impor- 
 tant disclosure of facts relating to the suspected murder in 
 Connecticut, of Benjamin Berry, a pedlar, from Portland, 
 Maine. 
 
 Svo. pp. 24. Providence. 1833. 
 
 Ministry at Large. Reports of the Ministry at Large, in 
 the city of Providence, presented and read in the First 
 Congregational Church, from the year 1842 to 1862. — 
 Twenty-first Report, read Sunday evening, January 25, 
 1863. By the Rev. Edwin M. Stone. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <|' Co. 1863. 
 
 The first report of this excellent Society was made by the Rev. Henry F. 
 Harrington in 1842, and was publisiied iu the Providence Journal. Sub- 
 sequent reports to 1849 were published in the same newspaper. They first 
 appeared in a pamphlet form in 18-30, by the Rev. E M. Stone, and have 
 been made and published by him in that form to the present time. 
 
 Mitchell, Mary. A short account of the early part of the 
 life of Mary Mitchell, late of Nantucket, deceased, written 
 by herself. With some selections from some other of her 
 writings, and two testiiuonies of monthly meetings of 
 Friends on Rhode Island and Nantucket, concerning her. 
 
 12mo. pp. 74. New Bedford. Ahm. Shearman, Jr. 1812. 
 
 More, Caleb. The War in New England visibly ended. 
 King Philip, that barbarous Indian, now beheaded, and 
 most of his bloody adherents submitted to mercy : the rest
 
 RHODK ISLAND. 187 
 
 fled far up in the country, which hatli given the inhabitants 
 encouragement to prepare for their settlement. Being a 
 true and perfect account brouglit by Caleb More, master 
 of a vessel newly arrived from Rhode Island, and publisli- 
 ed for general satisfaction. 
 Folio, pp. 4. 
 
 London. Printed by J. B., for Francis Smith. 1677. 
 
 Morton, Lloyk., M. D. Report on the physical condition of 
 the Rhode Island Regiments, now in the field, in Virginia, 
 and in tiie vicinity of Washington, D. C, also on the con- 
 dition of the Hospitals in and around Washington, made to 
 His Excellency Gov. Sprague, and by him presented to the 
 General Assembly, January, 18G3. 
 
 8vo. pp. 21. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1863. 
 
 jNIount Hope. Letter of the Commissioners of the United 
 Colonies of New England, respecting Mount Hope, August 
 25, 1G79. Mass. Mist. Coll. \st series, vol. 5. 
 
 MuLCHAHEY, Rev. James. Minister of St. Mary's Church, 
 Portsmouth. Review of the Rev. J. W. Cooke's pam- 
 phlet, entitled " a Statement of Facts relating to the ordina- 
 tion at Grace Chui'ch," in two letters addressed to the 
 Bishop of the Diocese. 
 
 8vo. pp- Providence. C. Burnett, Jr. 1847. 
 
 MuMP'ORD, Paul M. An oration, delivered in the Second 
 Baptist Meeting House, at Newport, on the 4th of July, 
 1801, pursuant to a vote of the Town. 
 
 12mo. pp. 2-3. Newport. 0. Farnsworth. 1801.
 
 
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 >-i^t^^'^-^ 
 
 ARRAGANSETT. A Brief account of thesev- 
 ^ eral settlements and governments in and about 
 tlie lands of the Narragansett Bay, in New Eng- 
 f land. By Francis Brinley. 
 
 3Iass. Hid. Coll. Id scries, vol. 5. 
 
 A true and brief account of the just and legal righ 
 
 which we, his Majesty's subjects, petitioning, have of lands 
 in the Narragansett country, and parts adjacent, in his 
 Majesty's Dominions, in New England. In all humility 
 presented, 1680. (Signed by Richard Wheaton, Elisha 
 Hutchinson, and John Saflfin.) 
 
 Mass. Hist. Coll. 1st series, vol. 5. 
 
 Summons of the King's Commissioners to all persons 
 
 claimino- rights in the Narragansett countrv to appear. 1(183. 
 
 Ibid. 
 
 Charles the Second's Commission to Edward Cran- 
 
 field and othei's, to examine into the claims and tiJes to the 
 Narragansett country, dated April 17, 1683. Hid. 
 
 Report of the United Commissioners to King Charles 
 
 the Second, on the Narragansett country, October 20, 
 1683. Ibid. 
 
 .James the 2d"s Commission, constitutino; a President 
 
 and Council fpr Massachusetts-Bay, Narragansett country, 
 etc. Ibid. 
 
 Order of the President and Council respecting tl 
 
 le 
 
 records of the Narragansett Country, June 17, 1686. Jlnd.
 
 ItlKIDK ISLAND. 18'J 
 
 I'forecclings of a court held by His Majesty's Com- 
 
 inissioiuM's and Justices in tlie Narrngnnsett Country, Juno 
 2:^, lGSi3. ^ ' Ibid. 
 
 A Xarrative of tliat part of New England called the 
 
 Xanliigansett Country. jfla«>>. Hist. Coll. 'id gtries, vol. I. 
 
 Tin; writtT of this tract is iiiiknown. It is pfeserved by 'rnmibuU in the 19th 
 volumt' of ills miiniiscripts, but evident!)' appears a modern copy by a 
 hand not iiuiuli skilled in orthograiiliy. 
 
 Nai{RA(;an--i;tt Paticnt. For notice of, see AsjnntcalL 
 
 Ni;\v England Jiu(;ed, nt)t by 3Iafis, but by the Sjiiril of 
 file Lord : and tlie summe sealed up of New England's 
 Persecutions. Being a brief Relation of the sufferrino-s of 
 the people called Quakers in those parts of America, from 
 the beginning of the fifth moneth, 1056, (the time of their 
 first arrival at Boston from England,) to the latter end of 
 the tenth moneth, 1660. Wherein the cruel whippings and 
 scourgings, bonds and imprisonments, beatings and chain- 
 ings, starvings and huntings, fines and confiscation of 
 estates, burning in the hand and cutting off ears, orders of 
 sale for bondmen and bond women, banishment, upon pain 
 of death, and the putting to death of those people, are shortly 
 touched ; with a relation of the manner, and some of the 
 other most material proceedings, and a judgement thereupon. 
 In answer to a certain Paper, intituled, A Declaration of 
 the General Court of the Massachusetts, holdenat Boston, 
 the 18tli October, 1658, apologizing for the same. By 
 George Bishope. 
 
 Quarto, pp. 198 and 147. 
 
 London. Printed for Robert Wilson in 1661. 
 
 Til's work contains many particulars relative to Mary Dyar, Daniel Gould, 
 and other liliode Island Quakers. The appendix "Contains writings of 
 those persons which were executed, together with a short relation of the 
 Tryal, Sentence and Execution of William Leddra, written bj- them in 
 the time of their imprisonment in the Bloodi/ Toicn of Boston*." Among 
 these is the statement of llarj- Dyar, shortly before her execution, and 
 anotlier from William Coddington, of Rhode Island. The second part of 
 tliis work, printed six years later, bears the following title : 
 21
 
 190 lilliLloGKAPllY UK 
 
 New England JuuciEi). Tlie second part. Being a relation 
 of the cruel and bloudy sufferings of the people called 
 Quakers, in the jurisdiction of Massachusetts ; beginning 
 with the sufferings of William Ledra, M'hom they murtlier- 
 cd and hung upon a tree at Boston, the 14th of the first 
 moueth, 1G60-1, barely for being such a one as is called a 
 Quaker, and coming within their jurisdiction ; and ending 
 with the sufferings of Edward Wharton, in the 3d moneth, 
 16G5. And the remarkable judgements of God in the death 
 oi John Undicot, Governov; John Norton, High Priest, and 
 Hamphrey Adderton, Major General. By George Bishope. 
 
 Quarto, pp. 147. London. Printed in the year 1667. 
 
 New England's Ensigne; it being the account of Cruelty, 
 the Professor's Pride, and the articles of their faith ; signi- 
 fied in characters written in blood, wickedly begun, barbar- 
 ously continued, and inhumanly finished, (so far as they 
 have gone,) by the present power of a darkness possest in 
 the priests and rulers in New England, with the Dutch 
 also, inhabiting the same land ; in a bloody and cruel birth, 
 which the husband to the Whore of Babylon hath brought 
 forth, by ravishing and torturing the seed of the Virgin of 
 Israel. 
 
 Happy are they who are blest out of the hands of Hy- 
 pocrites, by whom my Saviour sufi'ered, as it is said in 
 David. Behold, and see, our hands, our sides, and our 
 cars, if we be not the people of Christ Jesus suffers in. 
 
 This being an account of the sufferings sustained by us 
 in New England, (with the Dutch,) the most part of it in 
 these two last years, 1657, 1658. With a letter to John 
 Indicot, and John Norton, Governor, and the Chief Priest 
 of Boston, and another to the town of Boston. Also, the 
 several late conditions of a friend upon Road-Island, before, 
 in, and after distraction ; With some queries unto all sorts 
 of people, who want that which we have, &c. Written at 
 Sea, by us wliom the Wicked, in scorn, call Quakers, in the 
 second month of the yeer 1659. This being a confirma- 
 tion of so much as Francis Hovvgill truly published in his
 
 UlIODK ISLAND. 
 
 191 
 
 Book titled, The Popish Inquisition newly erected in New 
 Eno;laiul, &c. 
 Quarto, pp. 120. 
 
 London. Printed by T. L.,for G. Calvert. 1659. 
 
 Like George Bisliope's book, tliis relates to the sufTerin^s of the Quakers in 
 New England. Several Hliocle Island Quakers are mentioned, among 
 them, Horred Gardner, of Newport, and Thomas Harris, of Providence, 
 (p. 72 and 73). At p. 110. is "A true discovery and relation of the deal- 
 ings of God with Goodworth Ilorndall, wife of John Horndall, in New- 
 port upon Koad-Island, in New England ; it being written for tlie infor- 
 mation of the weak, and for the help and comfort of all such as may taste 
 of the like distempers ; and also, a warning to all such as may strive after 
 salvation, and the knowledge of the things of God," etc. 
 
 Nki.i,, \\'ii.u.\m C. Service.s of Colored Americans in tlie 
 
 wars of ITTiJ and 1812. 
 
 8to. pp. 40. BoatoH. liob't W. Wallcol. 1852. 
 
 Contains an account of services rendered by the colored people in Rhode Isl- 
 and. 
 
 New Exgl.vnd'.s Teaks for her present miseries; or, a late 
 and true relation of the calamities of New England since 
 April last past. With an account of the Battel between 
 the English and Indeans upon Seaconk Plain, and of the 
 Indians btirning and destroying Marlbury, Rehoboth, 
 Chelmsford, Sudbury and Providence ; with the death of 
 Antononies, the Grand Indian Sachem, and a relation of a 
 Fortification began by women on Boston Neck. Tofjether 
 with an elegy on the death of .John Winthrop, Esq., late 
 Governor of Connecticott, and Fellow of the Royal Society. 
 Written by an inhabitant of Boston, in New England, to 
 his friend in London. With allowance. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. London. Printed for N. S. 1676. 
 
 Newm.\x, Svia anus Chace. Rehoboth in the Past. An 
 Historical oration delivered on the fourth of July, 1860. 
 Also an account of the proceeding in Seekonk, [the ancient 
 Rehoboth,] at the celebration of the day coni|)leting two 
 hundred and sixteen years of its history. 
 
 8vo. pp. 112. Pawtiickef. Bobert Sherman. 1860. 
 
 Dexter Genealogy ; being a record of the families
 
 192 mmioGKArnY of 
 
 descended from the Rev. Gregory Dexter ; with notes and 
 bioi^rapliical sketches of each parent. 
 12mo. pp. 108. Providence. A. Craivford Greene. 1859. 
 
 Genealogy of the Read Family, from 1598 to 1859. 
 
 Printed on a large sheet. 
 
 Providence. A. Craivford Greene. 1859. 
 
 NumberinfT of the Inhabitants, together with statisti- 
 
 cal and other information relative to Woonsocket, R. I. 
 12mo. pp. 45. Woonsocket. S. S. Foss. 1846. 
 
 Newpokt. a hand book of jS^ewport and Rhode Island. By 
 the author of " Pen and Ink Sketches."' [.John Ross 
 Dix,] with wood cuts. 
 
 12mo. pp. xii. and 170. Newjwrt. C. E. Hannily. 1852. 
 
 Newport Illustrated, in a series of Pen and Pencil sketch- 
 es. By the editor of the Newport IMercury, [George C 
 Mason,] with wood cuts. 
 
 12mo. pp. 110. -New York. D. Appleton ,j- Co. 1854. 
 
 See also, Cahoone, Broolcs, for other books relating to Newport. 
 
 Newport Artillery. The Charter and Regulations of the 
 
 Artillery Company of Newport, R. I., with names of 
 members. 
 
 18mo. pp. 24. Netv York. 1860. 
 
 Newport and Fall River Railkoad. Argument for the 
 extension of the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad to 
 Newport, before a Committee of the Legislature of Mas- 
 sachusetts. By Hon. Josiah G. Abbott. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Boston. G. C. Band S,- Avery. 1861. 
 
 Newport Old Stone Mill. See Lecture on Mysterious 
 
 Knockinys, etc. 
 Newport Female Evangelical Miscellany. No. 1. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Newport. [1806.] 
 
 Newport. Services at the dedication of the School House, 
 erected by the Trustees of the Long Wharf, at Newport, 
 Rhode Island, May 20, 1863. With an appendix. 
 
 8vo. pp. 106. Neu'jwri. Pratt .J- 3Iesser. 1863.
 
 lalODE ISLAND. 
 
 193 
 
 This vohime coTituins tlic aildrosses luailc uii the occasion by Win. C. Cozzcns, 
 Governor of 1!. I. ; His Honor \V. II. Cranston. Mayor of Newport; A. 
 Henry Dnniont, C'liairman of the Public Scliool Conniiittec ; and Henry 
 Kousnianierc, Public Scliool Connnissioner. 
 
 Newport Tax Books, fi-om 1852 to 18Go. 
 
 Various publisJiers. 
 
 Newport As.sociation oe Mecha>ic:s and MANui-ACTrREKs. 
 The Cliartor, Constitution and By-law.s of, witli list of Offi- 
 cers and Committee of Correspondence. 
 
 ISmo. pp. vi. and 2-1. N'ewjmrt. Henrij Barher. 1702. 
 
 Catalogue of tiio Library of. 
 
 8vo. pp. Ao. Newport. Cranston <j- Norinan. 18;'0. 
 
 NEWPORT— City Doccmekts. 
 
 Newport. jVddress of George H. Calvert, Mayor of the 
 City of Newport ; and of reports of committees ; compris- 
 ino- the Finance, Overseers of the Poor, Firewards and 
 School Reports for the year 1853-54. 
 
 8vo. pp. Gl. Newport. Coggesliall ,j- Pratt. 1854. 
 
 Newport. Addresses of William C. Cozzens, Mayor of the 
 City of Newport ; and reports of committees, (same as 
 above,) for the year 1854-55. 
 
 8vo. pp. 177. Newport. Coggeshall ^' Pratt. 1855. 
 
 Newport. Address of William eT. Swinburne, Mayor of the 
 City of Newport, and reports of conamittees, (same as 
 above) for the year 1855-5G. 
 
 8vo. pp. 64. Neicport. Coyyesliall <)' Pratt. 185G. 
 
 Newport. Addresses of William J.Swinburne and William 
 H. Cranston, and reports of committees, (same as above,) 
 for the year 1856-57. 
 
 8vo. pp. 92. Newport. Coggeshall tf- Pratt. 1857. 
 
 Newport. Addresses of William II. Cranston, Mayor of the 
 City of Newport, R. I., and the reports of the various offi- 
 cers and committees of the government of said city, for the 
 year 1857-58. 
 
 8vo". pp. Neivporf. Fred. A. Pratt .j- Co. 1858.
 
 194 DIBUOGRAPHY OF 
 
 NEWPORT— City Doccmems. 
 
 Ne-\vport. Addresses of William H. Cranston, Mayor, etc., 
 and the reports of tli3 various officers and committees of 
 the government of said city for the year 1858-59. 
 
 8vo. pp. 2.39. Newport. Fred. A. Pratt c^ Co. 1859. 
 
 Newport. Addresses of "William H. Cranston, Mayor, etc., 
 and the reports of the various officers and committees, etc., 
 1859-60. 
 
 8vo. pp. 190. Newport. Hammond, Pratt cj- Co. 1860. 
 
 Newport. Address of William H. Cranston, Mayor, etc., 
 and the reports of the various officers and committees, etc., 
 1860-61. 
 
 8vo. pp. 182. Newport. Hammond, Pratt ^- Co. 1861. 
 
 NiLES, Rev. Samuel. A Summary Historical Narrative of 
 the wars in New England with the French and Indians, in 
 the several parts of the country. 
 
 Mass. Hist. Collections, St? series, Vol. vi. 
 
 The author of this work was a clerg\-man, of Braintree, Mass. He was born 
 al Block Island, in the State of UlioJe Island, May 1, 1G74, and griiduated 
 at Harvard College in 1G99. He was settled at Braintree, May 23, 1711, 
 and died Ma.v 1, 1762, aged 88 years. The original Ms. of this work was 
 found in a box of papers, bequeathed to the Massachusetts Historical 
 Society b.v the Kev. Dr. Freeman. He was, besides, the author of several 
 Theological works. President John Adams, in a letter to the Hon. Wm. 
 Tudor, dated Quincy, Sept. 23, 1818, thus speaks of this manuscript and 
 its author: 
 
 " Almost sixty years ago, I was .an humble .Tcquaintance of this vener- 
 able man, then, as I believed, more tlian four score .years of age. lie 
 asked me many questions, and informed me, in his own bouse, that he 
 was endeavoring to recollect and commit to writing a History of Indian 
 Wars in his own time and before it, as far as he could collect information. 
 This History be completed and prepared for the press, but no printer 
 would undertake it, or venture to propose subscription for its publication. 
 
 * * * I then revered, and still revere, the honest, 
 
 virtuous, .and pious man ; and his memorial of facts might be of great 
 value to this country." — Xote of Publishing Com. Mass. Illst. Soc, preface 
 to the work. 
 
 NiLES, John M. ' Life of Oliver Hazard Perry; with an ap- 
 pcndi.v, comprising Biographical Sketchesof Captain James 
 Lawrence, Commodores Decatur, Bainbridge, Porter, and
 
 KllODH ISLAND. 
 
 1^*5 
 
 MacDonougli, a view oi' the United States Navy, and a 
 Biography of General I'ike and General Harrison. 
 12mo.pp. 2d edition. Hartford. ^ 821. 
 
 Notes, Thomas., A. M. A sermon preached at Barrington, 
 R. I., January 29, 1817, at the installation of the Rev. 
 Luther Wright, over the church and Congregational Soci- 
 ety in that Town. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. Miller ^ Hutchens. 1817.
 
 
 
 mm 
 
 i-ir\^^^ii.c 
 
 |/'SJ.ER, ELDEll LEMUEL, Pastor. The Form 
 of Sacred words ; or a defence of Literal Literpre- 
 •/j^^^yvBii, tation. A Discourse, delivered at tlie dedication 
 '%,^^'y of the Advent Chapel, on Broad Sti'cet, in l'ro\i- 
 ■"^^'■^ dence, R. I.', December 23, 1857. 
 12mo. pp. 31. Boston. Kneeland Street. 1858. 
 
 Otis, J.VMUS. A Vindication of the British Colonies against 
 the aspersions of the Halifax gentleman in his letter to a 
 Rhode Island friend. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Boston. Edes .j- Gill. 1765. 
 
 The rights of the British colonies asserted and proved. 
 
 8vo. pp. 120. London. 17G5. 
 
 " A very zealous ilefeiicc of the colonies, tending to prove that every luiin in 
 the Britisli dominions is constitutionally a free man ; and that no part 
 of His Majesty's dominions can constitutionally be taxed without their 
 own consent, and that every part has a right to be represented in the su- 
 preme or some subordinate legislature." — Ric/i's Dihtiotlucii Aiiwn'cana. 
 
 The Ob.tectioxs to tlie taxation of our American Colonies, 
 
 by the Legislature of Great Britain, briefly considered. 
 
 4to. pp. London. 1765. 
 
 " On e.vaetly opposite principles to tlie foregoing of Mr. Otis, being an 
 attempt to prove not otily the right of the' Legislature of Great Britain to 
 impose taxes on her colonies, but the expediency, and even the necessity 
 of exercising that right in the present conjuncture."— A'/<7i's liihliotheca 
 Ainrrirtnut,
 
 UIIOTIF. ISLAND. 197 
 
 The GitiKVAXCKS of the American Colonies candidly examin- 
 ed. By Steijlien Hopkins. Printed liy author, at 
 Providence, Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. jip. 47. London. J. Almon. 1765. 
 
 Tliis work is noticed under the autlior's name. It w.-is reprinted in London. 
 It is placed lierc in connection with tlie celehrated work of James Otis on 
 tlio same suljject, and of a work piibiislied in London taking' the opposite 
 ground from tliat of the great Massacliusetts statesman. 
 
 Olney, Capt. Stephen. Life of, by Mrs. Catherine Wil- 
 liams. 
 12mo. pp. viii. and 312. Providence. For the author. 1839. 
 
 O.SGOOD, Rev. Samuel., D. D. Two Sermons preached in 
 Westminster Congregational Church, Providence, Septem- 
 ber 9, 1849, on closing his ministry there. 
 
 Svo. pp. 31. Providence. Joseph Knoivlcs. 1849. 
 
 These discourses contain a History of this Church and Society. 
 
 Sermon at the installation of. See Peahody.
 
 
 -Ss^^nA.-^- 
 
 $JfZ^ 
 
 ACIFIC CONGREGATIONAL CflURCir, in 
 
 ^ Providence, R. I. A candid statement of Facts, 
 relative to difficulties existing between this Ciiurcli, 
 and those brethren who withdrew and were form- 
 ed into a sepai'ate church, with the documents which passed 
 between the two jiarties, on the suljjeet of a mutual coun- 
 cil. Drawn up by a committee of said church. 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Barnum Field. 1823. 
 
 Paine, Emersox. An oration pronounced before the stndents 
 of Brown University, at the First Congregational JNIeeting 
 House, in Providence, July 5, 1813, in commemoration of 
 American Independence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Providence. H. Mann J- Co. 1813. 
 
 Park. Edwards A., D. D. Memoir of the Life and Charac- 
 ter of Samuel Hopkins, D. D. Second edition. 
 8vo. pp. viii. and 264. 
 
 Boston. Doctrinal Tract and Book Society. 1854. 
 
 Parsons, Dr. Usher. Biogra])liy of Solomon Drowne, I\I. D. 
 Published in the New York Lancet, and the Rhode Island 
 Literary Journal and Weekly Register of Science and the 
 . Arts, for May 10, 1834.
 
 lUIODK ISLAM). 
 
 199 
 
 An ;ultlress, doliveri-d before tliu rrovidencc Associ- 
 ation for tlie in-omotion of Temperance, May 27, 1831. 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence. Weeden cj- Knoules. 1831. 
 
 IJattle of Lake Erie. A Discoui-se delivered before 
 
 tlie Illiodc Island Historical Society, on the evening of 
 Monday, February IGtli, 1852. By Usher Parsons, M. 
 D. Printed at the request of the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 3(3. Providence. Benjamin T. Albro. 1853. 
 
 Dr. Parsons w.as a surgeon on board of Commoaore Terry's ship at the battle 
 of Lake Erie, wliich event properly belongs to Rlioile IshmJ History, 
 as its Commodore, with many of its officers and men went from Rhode 
 Island, and built and eriuipped the fleet. A second reason why Dr. Parsons 
 took this subject for his discourse, he says was, " because he could speak 
 of it from personal knowledge," and thereby he adds, " because a very 
 inaccurate and perverted account of it has been written and imposed 
 upon the public by the late J. Feuimore Cooper, Esquire." The pam- 
 phlet, therefore, as it will be inferred, presents a particular account of the 
 battle, and a defence of its gallant Commodore. 
 
 Sketches of Rhode Island Physicians, deceased prior 
 
 to 1850. Prepared for the Rhode Island Historical Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 64. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony J- Co. 1859. 
 
 Indian Names of places in Rhode Island ; collected 
 
 for the Rhode Island Historical Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. iv. and 32. 
 
 Providence. Knotcles, Anthony J- Co. 1861. 
 
 ■ Lecture on Indian Relics. 1862. 
 
 Patten, Rev. William., A. M. On the inhumanity of the 
 Slave trade, and the importance of correcting it. A Ser- 
 mon delivered in the 2d Congregational Church, Newport, 
 R. I., August 12, 1792. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. J. Carter. 1793. 
 
 Patten, Rev. William., D. D. A Discourse occasioned by 
 the death of the Rev. President Stiles ; delivered in the 
 Second Congregational Church, at Newport. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Exeter. Henry Ranlett. 1795. 
 
 Reminiscences of the Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D. D., 
 
 of Newport, R. I. 
 12mo. pp. Warren, U. I. 1795.
 
 200 lillUJOGRArHY OF 
 
 A discourse, delivcrt'd in the 2d Congregational 
 
 Cliurcli, Newport, Dec. 29, 1799, occasioned by the death 
 of Gen. Georce Wasliington. 
 8vo. pp. 10. J^eii'jMrt. Henry Barber. 1800. 
 
 A Discourse delivered in the 2d Congregational 
 
 Church, Newport, the Sabbath succeeding the interment 
 of Dr. Isaac Senter, who died, Dec. 20th, 1799. Aet. 45. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Newport. Henry Barber. 1800. 
 
 A Sermon in the 2d Congregational Church, New- 
 
 port, Nov. 9, 1808, on the death of jNliss Abigail Potter. 
 ivo. pp. 24. Newport. Mercury Office. 1807. 
 
 A Sermon delivered at the request of the African 
 
 Benevolent Society, in the 2d Congregational Church, 
 Newport, April 12, 1808. 
 4to. pp. 19. Neiiport. Mercury Office. [1808.] 
 
 — = Reminiscences of the late Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D. 
 
 D., of Newport, R. I., illustrative of his character and 
 
 doctrines, with incidental subjects; from an intimacy witli 
 
 him of twenty-one years, while pastor of a sister church in 
 
 said town. By William Patten, D. D. 
 
 12mo. pp. xiv. and 157. Providence. Isaac H. Cady. 1843. 
 
 Dr. Patten's father was the Rev. William Patten, who was first settled .as suc- 
 cessor of Rev. John Cotton, first minister of Halifax, Mass. ; afterwards 
 as minister of the South Congregational Society, H.artford, Conn. His 
 mother was Ruth, d.aughter of Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, D. D., founder 
 and first Presi lent of Da tmouth College, N. H. 
 
 Dr. Patten was born in Halifa.\, Mass., January 10, 17G3 ; graduated at 
 Dartmouth College, 1780. He was settled as successor of President Stiles, 
 over the Second Congregational Society in Newport, May 24, 17SG, where 
 he preached forty-eight years. He died in Hartford, Conn., March '.), 1830, 
 aged 76 years. His remains, with those of the Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D. 
 D., pastor of the first Congregational Society in Newport, cotcmponiries, 
 warmly .attached, and agreeing in doctrines, rest side by side in the Church 
 enclosure in Newport, of these two societies, now merged into "The Uni- 
 ted Congregational Society." Dr. Patten was a distinguished theologian, 
 meek and lowly in heart, most kind and benevolent. Sjirarjuc's Annals, 
 Allen's Biorf. Dictionarij. 
 
 His published works in .addition to those mentioned, are A Sermon after 
 his ordination, 1786. Christianity the irue Theology, against Painc's 
 age of Reason, 1702. Memoirs of Kuth Patten ;, and two Posthumous pub- 
 lications.
 
 niionE 151. vNn. "201 
 
 Pkmsody, ]{i.\. EriiKAiM. Tlie oliject of tlie Ministry. A 
 Sermon i)reaclied at the installation of the Rev. Samuel 
 Osgood, as pastor of the Westminster Congregational 
 Church, in Providence, Dec. 29, 1841. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Providence. B. Cranston tf Co. 1842. 
 
 Peahody, Andrew P. Tlie Immutable Right. An oration 
 delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Brown 
 University, Aug. 31, 1838. 
 
 8vo. pp. 25. Boston. Crosby, Nichols ^ Co. 1838. 
 
 Peace Conventiox. Report made to the (leneral Assembly 
 of the State of Rhode Island, at their January Session, 
 1861, by the Comissioners on the part of the State to the 
 Convention of Commissioners from the several States, held 
 at the reipiest of Virginia at Washington, on tlic 4th day 
 of February, 1861. 
 
 8vo. pp. 9. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1861. 
 
 The Commissioners at tliis Ccmventioii were tlie Hon. Sanuel Ames, Cliict' 
 Justice of R. I. Lieut, tiov. Samuel G. Aruolil, Hon. Win. W. Hoppin, 
 Alexander Duncan, Esq., and the Hon. George H. Browne. 
 
 Pease, John C, and John M. Niles. A Gazetteer of Con- 
 necticut and Rhode Island ; with a map of each State. 
 8vo. pp. 390. Hartford. Wm. S. 3Iarch. 1819. 
 
 Tliis work presents a geographical view of each county, with filller details of 
 each town in tlie State, embracing notices of population, business, etc. ; 
 together with biograpliical sketches of eminent men.- 
 
 Penny, Rev. Samuel. Discourse in commemoration of. See 
 Watermmi. 
 
 Peet, Riiv. EnwARD W. A sermon on the occasion of Pub- 
 lic Thanksgiving, July, 1842. See Constitution. 
 
 Pequot War. Leift Lion Gardeners. His Relation of the 
 Pecjuott Warres, 1660. 
 
 Mass. Hist. Coll. 3tZ series, vol. 3. 
 
 See also, 3/iisoii's Criijh Jlisturi/ of l\ c Tequot war, 8vo. 1730; UiHlirhiU's 
 News from America. History of the Pequot war; Vincent's True Relation 
 of tlie late Uatlell between the English and the Pequot Salvages. Niles, 
 Samuel. — Summary ; Historical Narrative of the wars in New England 
 
 with tlie French ami Tndians. Iiiuki : Muthrr : liidimi Wnrs.
 
 202 liiHiJoGKArnY oi- 
 
 Pequot War. The war with the Pequots in 1037. A True 
 relation of thekte Battell fought in New England, between 
 the English and the Pequot Salvages : in which was slaine 
 and taken i)risoners about 700 of the Salvages, and those 
 which escaped, had their heads cut otf by the jNIohocks ; 
 with the present state of things there. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 23. London. Printed hi/ 31. P., for Nathaniel 
 
 Butler and John Bellainie. 1G38. 
 
 Perry, Oliver Hazard. Documents in relation to the dif- 
 ferences which subsisted between the late Commodore O. 
 H. Perry and Captain J. D. Elliott. 
 
 8vo. pp. 36. Washington. 1821. Boston. 1831. 
 
 " When the late Commodore Perry was about to sail on the cruise which ter- 
 minatcil his valuable life, he requested Commodore Decatur to take charge 
 of the following documents, to keep Capt. Klliott in check during his ab- 
 sence, and if any accident happened to him while on his cruise, that tlicy 
 might be published, as the most effectual means which would then be left, 
 of guarding his character against the baseness and falsehoods of Captain 
 Elliott. The origin.il documents, of whicli tliese arc copies, had all been 
 transmitted to the Xavy Department by Commodore Perry, some time be- 
 fore." — Extract from the Preface. 
 
 Manifest of the charges preferred to the Navy Depart- 
 
 ment and subsequently to Congress, against Jesse Duncan 
 Elliott, Esq., a Captain in the Navy of the U. S., for un- 
 lawful conduct while Commodore of the late Mediterranean 
 Squadron ; and a refutation of the recrimination raised by 
 that officer. By Charles Crillon Brown, U. S. Navy. 
 8vo. pp. 46 and xxiv. [^Washinffton.'] 1839. 
 
 Perry, O. H. Battle of Lake Erie, with notices of Commo- 
 dore Elliott's conduct in that engagement. By the Hon. 
 Tristram Burges. 
 
 12mo. pp. XV. and 132. Providence. Broivn ^ Cady. 1839. 
 
 The same. 
 
 12mo. pp. XV. and 117. 
 
 Philadelphia. W. Marshall .j- Co. 1839. 
 
 .Speech of Com. Jesse Duncan Elliott, U. S. N., de- 
 livered in Hagerstown, Md., on the 14th November, 1843.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 203 
 
 PublislicJ by the committee of arrangements of Washing- 
 ton (\mnty, IMaryhmd. 
 8vo. pp. i>i> and aj)pendix 82. 
 
 Philadelphia. C. B. Zidcr jf- Co. 1844. 
 
 Perry, (). H. Battle of Lake Erie. A discourse delivered 
 before the R. I. llisorical Society, I'\'b. 10, 1852. By 
 Usher Parsons. 
 
 Perky, O. H. Captain Heath's address relative to the Battle 
 
 of Lake Erie, June f), 1817. 
 12mo. pp. 24. [ WashitKjton.'] 1817. 
 
 Peruy, O. H. Letter fiom the Secretaiy of the Navy, trans- 
 mittiiio-, in obedience to a resolution of the House of Re- 
 pressntativescf the22d inst., copies of the proceedings of 
 the Court Martial ordered by Com. Isaac Chauncey, on the 
 ]\[editerranean Station, for the trial of Captain Oliver H. 
 Perry ; also, for the trial of Captain John Heatli of the 
 Marine Corps. 
 
 8vo. pp. 34. Washini)lon. E. de Kraft. 1818. 
 
 Perky, Oliver H. INIemoir of, by James Fenimore Cooper. 
 
 (In the lives of distinguished naval officers.) 
 2 vols. 12mo. Auburn, N. Y. J. C. Derby. 184G. 
 
 Oration, on the occasion of celebrating the fortietli 
 
 anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie ; delivered on the 
 10th of September, 1853, in Newport, R. I., by George 
 H. Calvert. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Cambridge. Metcalf jf- Company. 1853. 
 
 Perry, Oliver II. Life of, by Alexander Slidell MacKenzie. 
 
 Life of, by John M. Niles. See Mies. 
 
 The Heroes of the North, or the Battles of Lake 
 
 Erie and Champlain. Two Poems. By Benjamin Whit- 
 man, Jr., Esq. [With two engravings of Battles.] 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Boston. 1816. 
 
 Perry Statue. Inauguration of the Perry Statue at Cleve- 
 land, (Ohio,) on the tenth of September, 18G0 ; including 
 the addresses and other proceedings, with a sketch of Wil-
 
 204 liinLiocKArnY of 
 
 li;im Walciitt, tlic Sculptor. I'uljlislicd by direction of the 
 City Council. ' 
 
 8vo. pp. 128. Cleveland, 0. Fairbanks, Benedict ij- Co. 
 
 A large deputation from Elude Island, m:mLcrn!g nearly tliree liundied rer- 
 sons, including Gov. Sprague and other State officers, tl.e Wiijor General of 
 the State, and other military officers, together with the First Light Infant- 
 ry Conip.iny, of I'rovidence, were [irescnt at the ceremony referred to. 
 
 Peterson, Rev. Edwakd. Facts on Congregational intoler- 
 ance and ecclesiastical despotism. 
 8vo. pp. 16- Providence. B. F. Moore. 1845. 
 
 History of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 370. New York. John S. Taylor. 1853. 
 
 This book abounds in errors, and is of no historical value. It is not a con- 
 tinuous history, but is made up of scraps without chronological arrange- 
 ment. 
 
 Philip, (Kixg.) Return of loss in Scituate, in Pliilip's War. 
 Mass. Hist. Collections, 1st series. Vol. vi. 
 
 Answer of Sachem Pliilip to the letter brought to 
 
 him from the Governor of New Plymouth. Ibid. 
 
 Anecdote of King Philip's Gun lock. 
 
 Ibid. 2d series, vol. iv. 
 
 A narrative of the causes which led to Philip's In- 
 dian Wars of 1G75 and 1G76. By John Easton, of Rhode 
 Island ; with other documents concerning this event in tlie 
 office of the Secretary of the State of New York. Pre- 
 pared from the original, with an introduction and notes. 
 By Franklin B. Hough. 
 
 4to. pp. xxiii. and 207. Albany, N. Y. J. 3Iunsell. 1858. 
 
 For other books relating to King riiilip's war, see Church, Drake, Gtmkin, 
 Mather and More. 
 
 Pickering, Rev. David. A discourse delivered at the new 
 Universalist Chapel, Providence, R. I., at its dedication, 
 Dec. 29, 1825. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. B. Cranston. 1825. 
 
 Sermon delivered at the installation of the Rev. Jacob 
 
 Frieze, to the Pastoral care of the First Universalist Soci- 
 ety, in North Providence, R. I., Dec. 24, 1828. 
 
 8v(). 1)11. IG. Providence. John S. Greene. 1829.
 
 UmiDK LSI. AM' 
 
 •20.' 
 
 PiNNEGKit, Col. Dami). Trial of, with tlic officers ot tiic 
 Kentisli Guards, 1808. (Sec Trial.) 
 
 PipoN, John. A discourse delivered at Newport, April 30, 
 1811, at the installation of Newport Royal Arch Chapter 
 No. 2, of Newport. By John Pipon, Minister of the Gos- 
 pel, in Taunton, Mass. 
 
 8v(). pp. 12. Neivport. Jtousmamtre <j^ Barber. 1811. 
 
 I'lTMAN, John. Animal Address delivered before the Rhode 
 Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Indus- 
 try, Octoher"2l, 1828. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providence. Carlile j)' Farinenter. 182!'. 
 
 PrrMAX, John. A Discourse delivered at Providence, Au- 
 gust 5, 1836, in commemoration of the first settlement of 
 Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, being the second 
 centennial anniversary of the settlement of Providence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 72. Providence. B. Cranston ^ Co. 1836- 
 
 Address to the Alumni Association of Brown Uni- 
 versity, delivered in Providence, on their first anniversary, 
 September 5, 1843. Published by request. 
 
 8vo. pp. G4. Providence. B. Cranston ^ .Co. 1843. 
 
 This address coutains a history of Brown University. 
 
 For an address to the General Assembly, see Consti- 
 tution of 1842, art. Suffrage. 
 
 The Plough and the_ Sickle; or, Rhode Island in the war 
 
 of the Revolution of 1776. 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1S46. 
 
 PoiNDEXTER. (Mr.) Report from the Select Committee of 
 the U. S. Senate, on the claims of Asher Robbins and 
 Elisha R. Potter to the Rhode Island Senatorsliip. 
 
 8vo. pp. 17. 
 
 Senate Doc. 23cZ Congress, \st session, No. 139. 1834. 
 
 Minority Report of the Select Committee of the U. 
 
 S. Senate, on the contested seat occupied by the Hon. 
 Asher Robbins. By Silas Wright, Jun'r. 
 
 8vo. pp. 67. 
 
 Senate Doc. 2'id Congress, 1st session. No. 246. 1834.
 
 203 llIHMOOlfAl'lIY OF 
 
 Poor and Insane. See Hazard, (T. K.) Report. 
 
 Potter, Ei.isha R. Addresses from the Hon. Ridianl Jack- 
 son, Jun'r, and Elislia R. Potter, Representatives in Con- 
 gress, from the State of Rhode Island, to their constituents, 
 March 6, 1812. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. [ Wanhinyton. 1812.] 
 
 Address to the Freemen of tlie State of Rhode Isl- 
 and, by E. R. Potter, one of their Representatives in the 
 Congress of the United States. (Dated) South Kingstown, 
 R. I., August 11, 1810. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Neivport. liousmanicre J- Barber. 1810. 
 
 An address to the Freemen of Riiode Island. By a 
 
 Landliolder. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Herald Office. 1831. 
 
 Report to the United States Senate, on the claims of 
 
 Elisha R. Potter and Asher Robbins to the Rhode Island 
 Senatorsliip, 1833. ' (See Poindexter s Peport.') 
 
 Mr. Potter was born in RlioJe Isliind, November 5tb, 170i, .ind was literally a 
 self-raaJe man. He practiced law with great success until forty years of 
 age, when the fascinations of political life withdrew him from the courts. 
 He was elected to the Genenil Asseniblj' in 1 7113, of which body he was a 
 distinguished and active member at various times for upwards of forty 
 years, during which period, he was five times elected Speaker of the 
 House. In 17'JG and 17'J7, and again in 180'J, he was in the Congress of 
 the United States. Few political men in Rhode Island ever acquired or 
 maintained a more commanding influence. This was mainly the result 
 of his manly powers, of his rare n.atural endowments, and of his e.\ten- 
 sive acquaintance with the motives, principles and passions which belong 
 to human nature, and determine the conduct of men. His speeches 
 always produced a powerful effect. Mr. Potter died at his residence in 
 Kingston, Sept. 26, 1835, aged 70 years. The books that follow are by 
 his son, the Hon. Elisha R. Potter. 
 
 PoTTEK, Hon. Eli.^ha R. The Early History of Narragan- 
 sett ; with an appendix of original documents, many of 
 which are now for the first time published. 
 
 8vo. pp. xix. and 315. 
 
 Providence. Marshall, Brown jf- Co. 1835. 
 
 . The same. Collections of the Rhode Island Histori- 
 cal Societv, vol. 3. 1835
 
 liHODE IST.ANn. 
 
 •207 
 
 A Brief atcoiint of .tlie emissions of Taper Money 
 
 made by the Colony of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 48. Providence. John U. Biovn. 1837. 
 
 Report on the att'airs of the Karragansett Indian trile. 
 
 with a historical statcinent and a copy of the Indian Regu- 
 lations of 179-2. 
 8vo. Printed in the Schedule for January. 18.S9. 
 
 Report, with abstract of Public (schools, Books used. 
 
 etc. June Schedule. 1839. 
 Considerations on the Rhode Island Question, (The 
 
 adoption of a constitution, and extension of the right of 
 Suffrage.) 
 8vo. pp. ()4. Boston. Thomas H. Webb ;f- Co. 1842. 
 
 Speech on the memorial of tlic Democratic members 
 
 of the Legislature of Rhode Island. Delivered in the 
 House of Representatives, Washington, March 7, 9, and 
 12, 1844. 
 ^vo. pp. 13. Washinffton. Globe Office. 1844. 
 
 Annual Report, January, 1854. (Considerations on 
 
 the relation of the State to Education, Religious Education, 
 with a full catalogue of books for school libraries, etc.) 
 8vo. pp. 142. Providence. Sayles, Miller Sf Simons. 1854. 
 
 Potter, Hox. Emsha R. Report to the General Assembly 
 on the subject of religious corporations, and their right to 
 hold property. Presented at January session, A. D. 1834. 
 Printed in the Republican Herald, of January 25, 1834. 
 
 Report to the General Assembly on the subject of 
 
 Abolition petitions, January session, 1840. Printed at 
 length in Olive Leaf, Feb. 12, 1840. 
 
 Remarks on some provisions of the School Laws and 
 
 the duties of officers and bodies corporate under them, with 
 forms adapted to the law. 51 pp. 8vo. 184(3. 
 
 Published by Hon. Henry Banianl, with bis edition of tlie School Laws, and 
 republished several times since.
 
 208 liini.iDCiu Ai'Hv OF 
 
 Commissioner of Pnlilic Scliools. Animal Report. 
 
 January, 1850. 
 
 Commissioner of Public Scliools. Annual Report, 
 
 January 25, 1S51. Svo. pp. G. 
 
 Commissioner of Public Schools. Annual Re]iort on 
 
 the condition and improvement of the Public Schools of 
 Rhode Island, January, 1852. Published by order of the 
 General Assembly. 
 8vo. pp. 78. Providence. Knowles, Anthorn/ .f- Co. 1852. 
 
 Commissioner of Public Schools. Annual Report to 
 
 the General Assembly, made in 1853. 
 
 8vo. pp. 84. Providence. Sayles, Miller tf Simons. 1853. 
 
 Report on the history and character of the Rcjristered 
 
 State Debt, January, 1847. 
 
 12mo. p]i. 15. Providence. 1847. 
 
 An Address delivered before the Rhode Island His- 
 torical Society, on the evenino; of February 19, 1851. 
 Published by the request of the Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. G. R. WJdtney. 1851. 
 
 School Commissionei's' Report on Public Schools and 
 
 Education, October, 1854. (The Bible and Religion in 
 Public Schools.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 247. Providence. Knowles, Anthonij <.f Co. 1854. 
 
 Address delivered at the opening of the State Nor- 
 mal School, at Providence, May 29, 1854, with documents. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Knowles, Antliony if' Co. 1S54. 
 
 Commissioner of Public Schools. The Rhode Island 
 
 Educational Majrazine. 
 
 2 vols. 8vo. Providence. Saijles <|- Miller 1852-53. 
 
 • Right of a Legislature to grant a perpetual excm]ition 
 
 from taxation. A report presented in the Rhode Island 
 Senate, Aug. 26, 1862, recommending the Legislature to 
 amend the Charter of Brown University, by repealing so 
 much thci'cof, as exempts the professors.from taxation. 
 
 8vo. pp, 16. Providence. Alfred A)i(/ioni/. 1862.
 
 liHODK I.-iT.\Nl). 20!) 
 
 I!(.])orts nnd Docuinents upon Public Soliools and 
 
 Education in the State of Rliode Island ; with the school 
 laws ; forms of doino; business under them ; and remarks 
 and advice relating to them. 
 
 8vo. pp. 70). J'rouideiice. Knowles .J- Anthony. 1855. 
 
 Pcn'TER, Rev. Ray. JMinister of the Gospel, Pawtucket. — 
 Memoirs of the Life and Religious Experience of, written 
 hv himself; with a letter to Lorenzo Dow, 1829. 
 
 l-2nio. pp. 283 and 12. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1820. 
 
 Admonitions from " The Depths of the Earth," or 
 
 the fall of Ray Pottci-, in twenty-four letters, written hv 
 himself to his brother Nicholas (1. Potter. 
 
 12mo. pp. 192. Paictucket, Mass. R. Sherman. 1838. 
 
 The Poor man's Defence, exiiibiting a brief account 
 
 of tlie circumstances connected with the difficulties which 
 of late has transpired in the village of Pawtucket, relating 
 to the Meeting House, commonly called the Free Will 
 Baptist Meeting House. Together witli tlie proceedings of 
 the Free Will Baptist Elders' conference towards Elder 
 Ray Potter, with strictures on the same, addressed particu- 
 larly to Free Will Baptists. 
 
 8vo. pp. -18. Providence. John Milhr. 1823. 
 
 Potter, J. B. M. Oration at Kingston, R. I., July 4, 1843. 
 8vo. pp. 24. BoHton. T. H. Webb ,|- t'o. 1844. 
 
 Prkstox, Rkv. Wiu.iAM. Sermon at the installation of. See 
 Crane. 
 
 Prentiss, Rev. Thomas., A. M. A Sermon preached at the 
 ordination of the Rev. Henry Wiglit, to the pastoral care 
 of the Catholic Congregational Society, in Bristol. R. I., 
 January 5, 1785. 
 
 8vo. pp. 26. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1785. 
 
 Pkovidexce Atheneuji. Charter, Constitution and By-laws 
 
 of the Providence Atheneum. 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. Cranston <|- Hammond. 1881.
 
 210 nn!i.i(ir;R\pnY of 
 
 Cliurter, Constitution and By-laws of the AtlR'ncuin. 
 
 Ineorporatt'il, January, 18o(J. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Knowles, Vom' .f- Co. 1836. 
 
 Tiie Same. 
 
 8vo. pj). 12. Providence. Knowles, Anthoni/ ij' Co. 1852. 
 
 First Annual Report of the Directors of the Athene- 
 
 um to the proprietors ; submitted, February 27, 1837. 
 
 8vo. pp. ?)0. Providence. Knoivles <|' Vase. 1842. 
 
 Second Annual Report submitted, Monday, Septem- 
 ber 2"j, 1837. 
 
 8s'o. pp. 20. Providence. Knoivles .f- Vose. 1842. 
 
 Reports presented and read at the Third Annual' 
 
 Meeting of the Providence Atheneum, September 24, 1838. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Knowles, ]'ose j|- Co. 1838. 
 
 Annual Reports from 1838 to 1863, beinfj from the 
 
 Fourth to the Twenty-eight annual meetings. 
 Catalogue of the Providence Atheneum Library. 
 
 8vo. pp. G7. Providence. William Marshall tj- Co. 1833. 
 
 Catalogue of the Atheneum Library ; with an appen- 
 dix, containing the Library regulations, and a list of the 
 officers and proprietors. 
 
 8vo. pp. 116 andiv. Providence. Knowles, Vose J- Co. 1837. 
 
 First Supplementary Catalogue of the Atheneum 
 
 Library ; with an appendix, containing the Library regula- 
 tions, and list of the officers and proprietors. 
 
 8vo. pp. 107 and v. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1839. 
 
 Catalogue of the Library of the Providence Athe- 
 neum, to which are prefixed the charter, constitution and 
 by-laws, and an historical sketch of the Institution. 
 
 8vo. pp. xxxiv. and 453. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony J- Co. 1853. 
 
 First Supplementary Catalogue of the Providence 
 
 Atheneum. 
 
 8vo. pp. X. and 374. 
 
 Providence. Knoivles, Anthony ;('• Co. 1861.
 
 lUKtDK TSI.AND. 
 
 211 
 
 Protestant Episcoi'ai. Cm luu. Journal of tlic iirocecd- 
 ingsof tlie Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal 
 Church in the State of Rhode Island, held in St. Paul's 
 Church, North Kingstown, Thursday, June 12, 1833. 
 
 12mo. pp. 35. Providence. Marshall c|- Broun. 1833. 
 
 Journal of the proceedings of the Forty-fourth An- 
 
 nual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the 
 State of Rhode Island, held in Grace Church, Providence, 
 on Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11, 1834. 
 8vo. pp. 34. Providence. Marshall, Broun rf- Co. 1884. 
 
 The same. Forty-fifth, held at Zion's Church, New- 
 port, June 10, 1835. 
 . The same. Fortv-sixth, held at St. Luke's Church, 
 
 East Greenwich, June 15, 183G. 
 The Same. Forty-seventh, held at St. I\lark's 
 
 Church, Warren, June 14, 1837. 
 
 The same, to the Seventy-third Annual Convention, 
 
 held in St. Stephen's Church, Providence, June 9th, and 
 lOth, 1863. 
 8vo. pp. 56. Providence. Knoioles, Anthony ^- Vo. 1863. 
 
 A Review of the proceedings of the Protestant Episco- 
 pal Church of Rhode Island, at their conventions lield June 
 12, and August 15, 1838 ; also, a review of a circular ad- 
 dressed to the several parishes in the State. (Signed) 
 Washington Van Zandt. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Knowles., Vose J' Co. 1838. 
 
 . Journals of the Conventions of the Protestant Epis- 
 copal Church in the Diocese of Rhode Island, from the 
 year A. D., 1790, to the year A. D., 1832, inclusive. 
 
 8vo. pp. 126. Providence. Printed by order Convention. 1858. 
 
 See also, Henshaw. 
 Ci.AKKE, Rev. J. A. A sermon preached before the 
 
 Rhode Island Clerical Convention in Bristol. 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. Marshall, Brown ^- Co. 1834.
 
 112, lillll.KKHtArilY OK 
 
 Tliu I'rosjierity of tlie Cliui'L-li. A Discourse prcucl 
 
 ed ill St. Paul's Church, Pawtucket, before tiie Fiftietli 
 Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Cluirch in 
 Khode Island, June 9, 1840. By the Kev. Henry A\'ater- 
 inan. 
 8vo. pp. 53. Providence. B. Cranston .f- Co. 1840. 
 
 Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufactuk- 
 ERS. Charter ami By-laws, Rules and Regulations, with 
 list of officers and members. 
 
 l"2ino. pp. 28. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1789. 
 
 8vo. pp. The sain3. Providence. Bcnnetl W/ieoler. 1798. 
 
 Bvo. pp. 35. The same. Providence. J. Carter. 1808. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. The same. Brown Sf Dmiforth. 1820. 
 
 The same. Cranston (f Hammond. 1826. 
 
 The same. Revised and corrected. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Walter R. Danforth. 1827. 
 
 The same. . Cranston t'j* Hammond. 1 834. 
 
 The same. A. C. Greene. 1850. 
 
 The same. Knowles, Anthony ,j- Co. 1857. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. The same. Knowles, Anthonij J- Co. 1860. 
 
 Addresses and Orations before the Providence Asso- 
 ciation of Mechanics and Manufacturers. For full titles, 
 see the following authors' names. 
 
 Oration by the Rev. James Wilson, April 14, 1794. 
 
 Oration by Jonathan Maxcy, A. M., April 13, 1795. 
 
 Oration by George R. Burrill, A. B., April 11, 1796. 
 
 do. do do. July 4, 1797. 
 
 Address by Isaac Greenwood, July 9, 1798. 
 
 Lecture by John Howland, January 14. 1799. 
 
 Oration by Tristam Burgess, A. M., April 14, 1800. 
 
 Oration ,by Asa IMesser, A. M., April 11, 1803. 
 
 Address by John Howland, Esq., Sec, April 9, 1810. 
 
 Oration by John Howland, Esq., April 13, 1818.
 
 RHODE ISLAM). 213 
 
 ( )iMtioii l)_v Walter R. Danfortli, Esq., April 8, 182-2. 
 
 AtlJrcss by John IlowJaiid, I'resident, Jan. 10, 1825. 
 
 The .same. lii-printed in 1830. 
 
 ( )ralion by Josiali Lawton, Aj)ril 10, 182G. 
 
 Mechanics' Festival. An account of the Seventy-first 
 
 Anniversary of the Providence Association of Wechunics 
 and Manufacturers, held in Howard Hall, on iMonday 
 evening, Feb. 27, ISHO. Together with a ske.ch of the 
 Farly History of the Society, embracing its early ])roceed- 
 ings in relation to manufactures, its action in reference to 
 J'ublic Schools, Savings Institutions, Temperance and Re- 
 form School, and brief notices of deceased officers. 
 
 Svo. pp. 11!». Providence. Knoivles, Anthony .)'• Co. 1860. 
 
 The Biofriiiiiliical notic-cs in tliis work .lit- as follows : 
 
 IJirzilliii, Iticliniond, Cli.arlt's lu-une, AiiiJi Ativell, Jolin Carlilc, James Bur- 
 rill, Uunnett Wlicelcr, William 15arton, \yilliam Kiclimond, Gersliom 
 .rout's, Samuel Tliurber, Kicliard Salisbury, Kobcrt Newell, Sanford New- 
 ell, Isaac Greenwood, John Howland, Peter Griiincll, William Taylor, 
 Gabrael Allen, Joseph Raich, Samuel W. Wheeler, Joel Metcalf, .Joseph G. 
 Metcalf, Henry Cushin;:, Thomas li. Iloldcn, Grindall Keynolds, Ben- 
 jamin Tallnian, Levi Hall, John C. Jenckcs, Seril Dodge, Saimdcrs I'it. 
 man, .John Cairns, Caleb Whcaton, Edward Spauldin^;', I'aylon Dana, 
 Xeliemiah Dodge, Samuel Hamlin, Peter Taylor, Ward Cowing, Jabez 
 Gorhani, .James Burr, Zephaniah Andrews, Jo!m H. Greene, Stephen 
 Wardwell and others. 
 
 Constitution of the subscriljers to the Funeral Fund 
 
 of the Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers. 
 
 12nio. jip. 4. Providence. 1825. 
 
 Catalogue of the Mechanics arid ^Vpprentices Library, 
 
 established by the Providence Association of jMechanics 
 and Manufacturers, in the year 1821. 
 
 12mo. pp. 22. Providence. Crannlon §- Knoivles. 1830. 
 
 The same. 
 
 12mo. pp. 50. Providence. M. B. Youni/. 18-17. 
 
 PROVIDENCE.— Cnv of. Books relating to. 
 
 Pi.\N OK City Govkrnment, reported by the committee, to 
 be considered by the Freemen of Providence, in Town 
 Meeting assembled, on the 1st day of October, 1828. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. Printed for the use of the Freemen, by order 
 
 of Ih- Town.
 
 214 miii.ioGH \riiY of 
 
 Providknce— City oi-. Books relating to. 
 
 City Chartek Proposed for tlie adoption of the Freemen of 
 Providence, at a town meeting, to be liolden April 29th, 
 1829. Pnblished for the nso of the Freemen, by order of 
 the town. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. [Promdciue. 1829.] 
 
 City Charter, proposed tor adoption of the Freemen of 
 Providence, at a town meeting to be holden. October 22, 
 1831. 
 
 8vo. pp. ISj. Providence. Cranston ^j- Hammond. 1831. 
 
 Charter of the City of Providence, and the act of the 
 General Assembly for organizing the government untler the 
 same, passed at October session, 1831. Together with a 
 list of the city officers for the year 1832 ; also, the Mayor's 
 Address to the City Council, delivered at the organization 
 of the city government, June 4, 1832. 
 
 8vo. pp. 3!J. Providence. William 3Iar.ihcdl. .)'• Co. 1832. 
 
 Charter and Ordinances, witli the Acts of the General 
 Assembly, relating to the City ; pnblished under the super- 
 vision of S. W. Bridgham, George Curtis, and Albert G. 
 Greene. 
 
 8vo: pp. Providence. 1835. 
 
 • -Address of Hon. A. C. Barstow to the City Council of 
 
 Providence, at his inauguration as Mayor, June 7, 1852. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. 1852. 
 
 Addresses delivered on the 29th day of June, 1857, 
 
 at the inauguration of Wm. M. Rodman, flavor of the 
 city of Providence, by the Hon. James Y. Smith, and 
 others. 
 
 [Providence Grist JMii.i..] The Legal opinion of the Hon. 
 
 William Hunter, on the question of the Town's interest in 
 
 the Ancient Gri'<t JNlill. 
 8vo. pp. 15. (^Providence.) Patriot Office. 1829. 
 
 ■ The Legal ()|)inion of Richard W . (Jreene, Escj., on the 
 
 question of the Town's interest in the- Ancient Grist Mill. 
 8vo. ))p. 14. Providence IT. II. Broun. 1830.
 
 lillODK ISLVM). 21.") 
 
 • • Ancient Documents relative to the Old Grist !Mill, 
 
 with some remarks on tlie opinions of Messrs. Hunter and 
 (xreene, counsel employed by the Town to examine the same. 
 [By Benjamin Cowell.] 
 
 8vo. pp. (^Providence.') Herald Office 1832. 
 
 PiioviDENCK Aid Sociicty. Manual of. Adopted Nov. 1855. 
 12mo. pp. Providence. Ivnotvlcs, Anthony .f- Co. 1855. 
 
 Annual Repnrts of, 1 to S ; from ( )etober, 185G, to 
 
 October, I860. 
 
 8vo. pp. Providence. Knowles, Anthony tj- Co. 1856-62. 
 
 ritoviDEXCK AxTi-Si, vvEiiY SociETY. The Report and pro- 
 ceedings of the fiirst annual meeting of. With a brief ex- 
 position of the principles and purposes of the Abolitionists. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. IT. H. Brown. 1833. 
 
 An appeal to the professors of Christianity in the 
 
 Southern States and elsewhere, on the subject of Slavery ; 
 by the representatives of the Yearly Meeting of Friends 
 for New England. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Knowles J- Vose. 1842. 
 
 Pkovidexce Association of the Fuiexhs oe Mor.vl Re- 
 form. Address of the Executive Committee, presented at 
 their annual meeting, held in the vestry of Richmond Street 
 Church, Nov. 18, 1833. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence S. R. Weeden. 1834. 
 
 The same. Presented December 31, 1834. 
 
 12mo. pp. 23. Providence. Weeden .j- Cory. 1835. 
 
 Providence Association for the Benefit of Colored 
 Orphans. Annual Reports of, from May, 1841 to 1862. 
 1 to 22. 12mo. 
 
 Prdvidencu Assdciatiox for Friendless Females. An- 
 nual Reports of, from 1852 to 18(33. 12mo. 
 
 Providence Auxiliary Unitarian AssociA'noN. First 
 
 and Second series. Annual Reports of. April, 1832-33. 
 
 12nio. Providence. Thomas Boi/le. 1832-33.
 
 21G lUIiLIOUKAl'llY OF 
 
 pROVIUENfE Al XILIAHY BlDI.E SociETY. The First Annual 
 
 RejJort of, with an appendix. 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. Miller J- Iltitchem. 181G. 
 
 Pkovidexie YoiNG Mex's Bible Society. Annual Report 
 of, from 1828 to 18— 
 
 Pkovidexce Childrex's Friend Society. Annual Repoits 
 
 of, from October 5, 183G, to October, 1863 ; being 1 to 28. 
 
 12mo. and octavo. Providence. Various years. 
 
 Purity and Cliaritv. A discourse in behalf of the 
 
 Children's Friend Society ; delivered in the First Baptist 
 Church, Prcvidence, October 7, 1845. By Edward B. 
 Hall, Pastor of the First Concrretrational Church. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1845. 
 
 The Pkoyidence Directory' ; containing names of the inhabi- 
 tants, their occupations, places of business, and dwelling 
 houses, with lists of streets, lanes, wharves, banks, in- 
 surance offices and other jmblic institutions, from 1824 to 
 1863. 
 
 From 1824, this directory was published every two years, to tl:e year 1850, 
 since whice time it lias appeared armually. Hugli H. Brown was the pub- 
 lislier to the year 1859 inclusive. Its form was a duodecimo, until 18(iO, 
 when it was issued in octavo, under the following title, " The I'rovidcuce 
 Directory, containing a general directory of its citizens, business direc- 
 tory, and city record, and a variety of useful iiiform.ation." 
 
 Pkovidexce Domestic Missionary Society. An address 
 delivered at the First Baptist Church, in Providence, 
 January 21, 1833, before the members of the City ^Mission, 
 and of the Female Dom. Miss. Society. By the mission- 
 ary of the latter Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 17. Providence. If. H. Broun. 1833. 
 
 Annual Report of presented by William Douglas, at 
 
 the Beneficent Congregational Meeting House, April 18, 
 1843. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. , Providence. H. 11. Bruun. 1843. 
 
 PitoviDEXCE Employment Society. Annual Reports of, 
 from May 8, 1838 to 1862. 1 to 25. 12mo.
 
 ItllODK ISLAND. 
 
 21' 
 
 Providence Evangelical Seamen's Friend Scxiktv. An- 
 nual Reports of, from 1843to 1863. 1 to 19. 12ii)o. 
 
 Providence Female Society. The constitution of, for tlie 
 relief of indigent women and children. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. John Carter, Jr. 1801. 
 
 A sermon preached in the IJaptist Meeting House in 
 
 Providence, before tlie Female Charitable Society, Septem- 
 ber 21, 1802. By Jonathan Maxcy, D. D., President of 
 Union College, Schenectady. 
 
 12nio. pp. 13. "providence. B. Wheeler. 1802. 
 
 A discourse delivered in Providence, September 0, 
 
 1801, [before the same.] By Theodore Dehon, A. ]M., 
 Rector of Trinity Church, Newport. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. Heaton <j' Williams. 1804. 
 
 Providence Female Tract Society. Annual Reports of 
 from 1810 to 1820. Numbers 1 to o. 8vo. 
 
 Providence Female Benevolent Society. Report and 
 proposal from a committee of, to the public, on the subject 
 of Female Wages. 
 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. 1837. 
 
 Providence Infant School Society. Report and constitu- 
 tion of, 1834. 
 8v'o. pp. 8. Providence. If. H. Broivn. 1834. 
 
 Providexi E Library Company. Catalogue of all the books 
 
 belonging to the Providence Library. 
 4to. pp. 24. Providence. Waterman ^ liussell. 1768. 
 
 The volume also contains " Rules for ffovernlng the proprietors of, and in- 
 structions for rendering useful the books belonging to tlie Providence 
 Library." The cost in sterling of each book is given. 
 
 Charter and By-laws of the Providence Library 
 
 Company, and a catalogue of the books of the Library. 
 12mo. pp. 46. Providence. Miller Sf Hutchenn. 1818. 
 
 Providence Ladies' Bithel Association. Report of, 1841. 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. H. H. Broivn. 1841.
 
 218 lilliLIOGKAniY OF 
 
 Pkovidenie Rekokm School. Annual Report of, presented 
 to the City Council of the City of rrovidence, from De- 
 cember, 1851, to December, 1863. 
 
 8vo. Providence. lihotvles, Atitlwny <f Co. 1852-63. 
 
 Proviben-ce Riots. History of, from September 21, to Sep- 
 tember 24, 1831. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. H. H. Broicn. 1831. 
 
 See also, Hardscrahhle. 
 
 Providence Society for the Encodkagementof Faithful 
 Domestic Servants. First Annual Report of, read at the 
 annual meeting, Jan. 2, 1832. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. H. U. Broun. 1832. 
 
 Providence Yoing Men's Christian Union. Organized, 
 
 AprU 12, 1853. 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. Sayles, Miller ^ Simons. 1853. 
 
 Annual Reports of, presented to the corporation, 
 
 from 1853 to 18G3. 
 
 Providence Young Men's Christian Association. Organ- 
 ized, September, 1853. 8vo. 
 12mo. pp. 16. Providence. A. Crawford Grreene. 1854. 
 
 Dedication of the rooms of, INIonday evening, Janu- 
 ary 30, 1854. 
 
 8vo. pp. 29. Providence. Thomiyson .f Crosby. 1854.
 
 >£t\^'^L^ 
 
 iUAIvERS. The Christian Faitli of the People 
 of God, called in Scorn, Quakers in li ho de Island, 
 ■jf^y (wiio are in Unity with all the faithful Brethren 
 ^ of the same profession in all parts of the world,) 
 
 V/^^^ Vindicated from the calumnies of Christian Lodo- 
 tviek, that formerly was of that Profession, but is lately 
 fallen therefrom. As also, from the base Forgeries, and 
 wicked Slanders of Cotton Mather, called a Minister at 
 Boston, who hath greatly commended the said Christian 
 Lodowicic, and approved his false charges against lis, and 
 hath added thereunto many gross, impudent and vile 
 calumnies against us and our brethren, in his late address, 
 so called, in New England, the which in due time may re- 
 ceive a more full answer, to discover his Ignorance, Pre- 
 judice and Perversion against our friends in general and 
 G. K. in particular, whom he hath most unworthily abused, 
 etc., etc. 
 Small 4to. p,i. 16. Philadelphia. Printed and sold hy 
 
 WiUiaiii Bradford. 1G92. 
 
 This tract is signed by Edward Thurston, Henry Bull, Anne Bull, Thomas 
 
 Cornwall, Thomas Roadman, George Keith, Ebenezer Slocuni, Joseph 
 
 Nicholson, Daniel Gould, Jacob Mott, Walter Clark, Rob. Hutehins and 
 
 John Kaston. Most of these arc Rhode Island People. 
 
 Following,' the above text is a collection of " Testimonies collected out 
 of the writings of out ancient Friends, giving some account of their Faith 
 an 1 Belief." Faithfully collected and recommended for perusal, by 
 William Dmd/hrtl.
 
 220 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 For notices of the Quakers, see Friends' Yearly Meeting ; Besse's IJislori/ uf 
 the Quakers; Lowell's History of the Quaker's; Burnyealt ; Fox; Xew Eng- 
 land Judyed, by Bishope; New England's Eniegne ; Edmundston. 
 
 Tiiere was published in London a tract bearing the following title, " An ex- 
 amination of tlie Grounds or Causes, which are said to induce the Court 
 of Boston, in Xew England, to make that order or law of Banishment upon 
 pain of death against the Quakers ; as also, of the grounds and considera- 
 tions by them produced to manifest the warrantableness and justness both 
 of their making and executing the same, which tliey now stand deeply 
 engaged to defend, having already thereupon put two of them to death," 
 etc. By Isaac Penington, the Younger. -Ito. pp. 99. London. L. Lloyd 
 
 1660. 
 A number of books and tracts appeared at this time for, and against the 
 
 Quakers. The controversy was carried on with the greatest violence ; 
 indeed, one can hardly believe that a religious sect of such exceeding 
 amiability and gentleness as the Friends of our day, would have entered 
 the arena of dispute with so much bitterness and invective as character- 
 ized the productions of their ancestors in the 17th century. Yet, they were 
 fully justified for the severity of their remarks in self-defence, when we 
 consider the cruelties and barbarous treatment which they were forced to 
 undergo by the bigoted Puritans of Massachusetts. We have not space 
 to give the titles of the books referred to, the quaintness of which is most 
 curious to the Bibliographer. One of these against the Quakers is called 
 ■' The Snake in the Grass ; or, Satan transferred into an Angel of Light, 
 discovering the deep and unsuspected subtilty which is couched under 
 the pretended simplicity of many of the principal leaders of those people 
 called Quakers." 8vo. pp. 44 and 370. London. 1698. To this, followed 
 a reply, called "a Switch for the Snake, wherein is shown that author's 
 injustice and falsehood, both in quotation and story, are discovered and 
 obviated, and the truth doctrinally deUvcred by us staled and maintained, in 
 opposition to bis misrepresentation and perversion." By Joseph Wyetb. 
 8vo. London. 1699. 
 
 In the Library of the Friends' Boarding Scliool, Providence, is a copy 
 of the " Snake in the Grass," with the following note in the handwriting 
 of the late venerable Moses Brown : " 1831, 4th mo., 1 1th. Bought this 
 book of Wni. R. Staples, as a wicked curiosity, having read several 
 answers, had a mind to read the corruption of those times — Said to have 
 been by John Lesley, a Scotch Churchman." 
 
 QuiNCY, JosiAH. The Memory of the late James Grahame, 
 the Historian of the United States, vindicated from the 
 charges of " Detraction" and " Calumny," preferred 
 against him by Mr. George Bancroft, and the conduct of 
 Mr. Bancroft towards that historian stated and exposed. 
 
 8vo. pp. 59. , Boston. Crosbt/ <|- Nichols. 1846. 
 
 This pamphlet relates almost exclusively to John Clarke, and his connexion 
 with the first planting of the Colony of Bhode Island.
 
 :-iS^^^^^-s 
 
 :4i AILROADS. Report of the Board of Direc- 
 tors of Internal Improvements of the State of 
 Massachusetts, on the practicabiHty and expedi- 
 ency of a Raih'oad from Boston to the Hudson 
 river, and from Boston to Providence, submitted 
 to the General Court, Januaiy 16, 1829. To which are 
 annexed the reports of the engineers, containing the results 
 of the surveys. 
 8vo. pp. 76 and 119. Maps and plans. 
 
 Boston. Boston Daily Advertise): 1829. 
 
 New York, Providence and Boston Railroad. 
 
 Some remarks shewing the advantages of the pi'oposed rail- 
 road from Providence to Stonington, with the acts of in- 
 corporation. 
 
 8vo. pp. 14, 12 and 9. Map. Providence. 1833. 
 
 Acts of the Legislatures of Rhode Island and Con- 
 necticut, relating to the New York, Providence and Boston 
 Railroad Company, and the New York and Stonington 
 Railroad Company. 
 
 8vo. pp.39. With map. 
 
 Netv York. James Van Warden. 1837. 
 
 Boston and Providence Railroad Corporation. 
 
 Annual Reports of the Board of Directors of, from 18 — 
 
 28
 
 222 liIltI,IO(iKAPllY OK 
 
 Railroads — Books relating to. 
 
 Providexce and Worcester Railroad. Facts and Esti- 
 mates relative to the business on the route ot the contem- 
 plated railroad. 
 
 8vo. pp. ?)0. Providence. Knowles <|- Vose. 1844. 
 
 Annual Reports of the Directors of, to the stockhold- 
 ers, from the year 184G, to 1863. 
 
 These reports are printed annually. 
 
 Considerations for stockholders of the Providence 
 
 and Worcester Railroad Co. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Woomocket. S. S. Foss. 1861. 
 
 Further Considerations for the stockholders ot the 
 
 Providence and Worcester Railroad Co. 
 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. Alfred Anihoni/. 1863. 
 
 Providence and Plainfield Railroad. Report on the 
 
 Surveys of. By James Laurie. 
 8vo. pp. 31 . ■ Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1848. 
 
 Providence, Hartford and Fishkill Railroad. Report 
 on surveys for the extension of, from WaterLury to Fish- 
 kill. 
 
 Svo. pp. 62. With maps. 
 
 Hartford. Case, Tiffany J- Co. 1853. 
 
 Annual reports of the Providence, Hartford and 
 
 Fishkill Railroad Co., to the stockholders, from the year 
 1850, to 1863. 
 
 These reports were printed annually. 
 
 Providence and Bristol Railroad. Report of the com- 
 mittee appointed by the citizens of Providence, Warren 
 and Bristol. 
 
 Svo. pp. 16. Providence. Knowles, Anthony .f- Co. 1S52. 
 
 Seekonk R.^i^ilroad. Reports on the petition of Tristam 
 Burges and others, for a branch railroad in Seekonk, with 
 a Bill. 8vo'. pp. 47 and 49. 
 
 [Cow. of 3Iassachusetts Document. 1836.] 
 
 Substanceof argument of respondent's counsel on the
 
 KHODK ISLAND. ■228 
 
 application of the Seekonk Branch llailroad Company to 
 
 the committee of tl>c Legislature [of Massachusetts,] to 
 
 run locomotive engines on the I'rovidence and Worcester 
 
 Railroad, and througii the Worcester merchandize depot. 
 
 8vo. pp. 40. Boston, John II. Eastburn. 1838. 
 
 Report and 15111 on the petition of the Seekonk 
 
 Branch Railroad Company. 
 8vo. pp. 64. Mass. Senate Doc. JVo. 98. 1838. 
 
 RA>rtsio, (G. B.) Navigationi et Viaggi raccolto da Ramusio, 
 et con molti vaghi discorso, da lui in molti luoghi dichiarato, 
 et illustrato. 
 
 3 vols, folio. Venetia. 1554-59-56. 
 
 The third volume of tliis vahiable collection relates almost entirely to America, 
 containing translations into the Italian, of most of the works which hart 
 been previously published in Spanish, French and Latin on the subject, 
 and some from manuscript works which bad never been publislicd. 
 
 " Collection precieusc, ellcest t-stime par les savants, et regardee encore 
 ■TJJourd hui paries Geographes, comme un des recueils les plus impor- 
 tants." — Camus. 
 
 The reference to Rhode Island in this collection is in the narrative of 
 the voyage of Verrazzann to the coast of North America, in the year 1524, 
 wlien he entered Newport Harbor, and traversed Narragansett Bay. His 
 sliip remained about two weeks in tlie baj'. He is therefore the earliest 
 European who visited our waters, and his account of the Indian tribes at 
 that day is very interesting. For translations of the voyage, see Hakluyt. 
 and New York Historical Soc. Collections, Vols. > 
 
 Randall, Dexter. Democracy vindicated, and Dorrism un- 
 veiled. 
 Svo. pp. 100. Frovidence. H. H. Brown. 1846. 
 
 Randolph, Edward. Instructions from the Commissioners to 
 Edward Randolph, Esq., Collector, Surveyor and Search- 
 er of his Majesty's Customs in New England, July 9, 
 1678. Mass. Hist. Coll. Bd series, vol. vii. 
 
 Randolph made himself particularly obno.Kious to Rhode Island as well as to 
 M.assacluisetts, from powers assumed under subsequent instructions. He 
 let no opportunity escape of demonstrating his resolution to have his in- 
 structions executed to the very letter. " The authorities of Massachusetts 
 were iar from wisliing liim success in carrying his purpose into all the 
 effect which he desired .and sought. They looked on the instructions as 
 trencliing too much on their Ch.arter privileges." Note. Mass. /fist. Coll. 
 Ibul. Randolph, some years after, sent a petition to James the Second,
 
 224 BIBUOGKAl'lIY OF 
 
 accompanied by serious charges against Rhode Island, (see Colonial Re- 
 cords, vol. 3, p. 175,) asking for writs of quo-warranto against Connecticut 
 and Rhode Island, which were granted accordingly. See also, address 
 from the Governor and Company of Rhode Island, in relation to the quo- 
 warranto. Ibid. p. 193. 
 
 Re.\d. Genealogy of the Read Family, from 1598, to 1859. 
 Compiled by S. C. Newman. Printed on a very large 
 sheet. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1859. 
 
 Reasons why the Hon. Elisha R. Potter should not be a 
 
 Senator in Congress. By one of tiie People. 
 8vo. pp. 12. [1834.] 
 
 Redwood, Library. Tlie Laws of the Redwood Library 
 Company, and a Catalogue of the Books bought in London, 
 by John Thomlinson, Esq., with the Five Hundred 
 Pounds Sterling, given by Abraham Redwood, Esq., to 
 the Company of the Redwood Library. Also a list of 
 Books given by several gentlemen. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Newport. Samuel Hall. 1664. 
 
 The Preface to this Catalogue was written by Rev. Ezra Stiles. 
 
 Charter of the Redwood Library Company, granted, 
 
 1747. Newport, 1816, and Catalogue of the Books be- 
 longing to the Redwood Library Co. 
 
 8vo. pp. 39. Newport. Rousmaniere if Barber. 1816. 
 
 Laws and Regulations of the Redwood Library Com- 
 pany, as revised and adopted, September 26, 1810. 
 Svo. pp. 25. Newport. Rousmaniere f Barber. 1816. 
 
 Appendix to the Catalogue of Books belonging to 
 
 the Redwood Library Company, Newport, R. I., Septem- 
 ber, 1829. 
 Svo. pp. 14. Newport. W. Sf J. H. Barber. 1829. 
 
 A catalogue of the books belonging to tlie company 
 
 of the Redwood Library and Atheneum, in Newport, R. 
 I., to which IS prefixed a short account of the institution, 
 with the charter, laws and regulations. 
 Svo. pp. xix. and ^b. Providence. Knoides <|- Vose. 1843.
 
 uiioDK isi.ANn. 225 
 
 A catalogue of tlie Redwood Library and Atheneuin. 
 
 in Newport, R. I., togetiier witli a supplement, addenda, 
 and index of subjects and titles, shewing all tlio books be- 
 longing to the company on the first of June, 1860. To 
 which is prefixed a short account of the Institution ; with 
 the Charter, Laws and Regulations. 
 
 8vo. pp. i.iii. and 383. Boston. John Wilson <f Sons. 1860. 
 
 Annual Report of the Directors of the Redwood 
 
 Library and Atheneum, to the proprietors. Submitted, 
 Wednesday, September 26, 1860. 
 ?vo. pp. 23. Boston. John Wilson <;'• Sons. 1860. 
 
 An Historical Sketch of the Redwood Library and 
 
 Atheneum, in Newport, R. I., from its origin, in 1747, to 
 1860. By David King, M. D. 
 8vo. pp. 53. Boston. John Wilson ^ Sons. 1860. 
 
 Contains a list of officers, members, donors, and catalogue of pictures and 
 
 busts. 
 
 I 
 
 Annual Report. September 25, 1861. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Boston. John Wilso7i ij- Sons. 1861. 
 
 • Annual Report. Submitted, September 24, 1862. 
 
 8vo. pp. 61. Newport. James Atkinson. 1862. 
 
 Reform Schooi,, Providence. Report on the subject of a 
 House of Reformation, made to the City Council of Provi- 
 dence, February 14, 1848. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. Joseph Knoicles, 1848. 
 
 Annual Reports of, presented to the City Council of 
 
 the City of Providence, from December, 1851, to December 
 31, 1863. 
 8vo. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1852-62. 
 
 Registeked State Debt. For publications relating to, see 
 State Debt of Rhode Island. 
 
 Registration Reports. First Report to the General Assem- 
 bly of Rhode Island, relative to the Registry and Returns 
 of Births, Marriages and Deaths, in the State. For the
 
 226 HIBl.IOtiRAPHY OF 
 
 year ending May 31st, 1853. Prepared under the direc- 
 tion of Asa Potter, Secretary of State. By Thomas H. 
 Webb. 
 8vo. pp. vi. and 188. 
 
 Providence. Sayles, Miller ^ Simons. 1854. 
 
 Second Report. From June 1, 1853, to December 
 
 31, 1854. Prepared under the direction of Jolin R. Bart- 
 lett, Secretary of State. By Charles W. Parsons, M. D. 
 
 8vo. pp. vii. 80 and 84. 
 
 Providence. A. Crawford Greene tj- Brother. 1856. 
 
 Third Report, for the year ending December 31, 
 
 1855. Prepared under the direction of John R. Bartlett, 
 Secretary of State. By Charles W. Parsons, M. D. 
 
 8vo. pp. vii. and 83. 
 
 Providence. A. Crawford Greene if- Bro. 1857. 
 
 Fourth Report, for the yaar ending December 31, 
 
 1856. Prepared under the direction of John R. Bartlett, 
 Secretary of Staie. - By Charles W. Parsons, M. D. 
 
 8vo. pp. vii. and 84. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1857. 
 
 Fifth Report, for the year ending December 31, 
 
 1857. By Ciiarles W. Parsons, Jl. D. 
 8vo. pp. vii. and 96. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony <|' Co. 1858. 
 
 Sixth Report, for the year ending December 81, 
 
 1858. Prepared under the direction of John R. Bartlett, 
 
 Secretary of State. By Charles AV. Parsons, M. D. 
 8vo. pp. vii. and 96. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony ^ Co. 1859. 
 
 Seventh Report, for the year ending December 31, 
 
 1859. Prepared under tlie direction of John R. Bartlett, 
 Secretary of State. By Edward A. Crane, M. D. 
 
 8vo, pp. iv. and 96. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1860. 
 
 Eighth Report, for the year ending December 31, 
 
 1860 Prepared under the direction of John R. Bartlett, 
 Secretary of State. By Edward A. Crane, M. D. 
 
 8vo. pp. vii. and 93. Providence. Cooke J- JJanielson. 1862.
 
 Kiioni-; ISLAND. 'szt 
 
 Ninth Report, for the year ending December 31, 
 
 1861. l*repared under the direction of John R. Bartlett, 
 Secretary of State. By Charles W. Parsons, M. D. 
 
 8v(). pp. vii. and 7o. ProoUleticc. Alfred Anthony. 1862. 
 
 — Tenth Report, for the year ending December 31, 
 
 1802. Prepared under the direction of John R. Bartlett, 
 Secretary of State. By Edwin M. Snow, jM. D. 
 
 8vo. pp. vii. and 80. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1864. 
 
 Registration Reports, City of Providence, by Edwin 
 M. Snow, M. D., City Registrar. 
 
 Citv REcasTKAR's Report on the Births, Marriages and 
 Deaths, in the City of Providence, during the year ending 
 December 31, 1855 ; with an Appendix, showing the 
 mortality of Providence, daring fifteen years, from 1840, 
 to 1854 inclusive. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1856. 
 
 Second Annual Report on the Births, Marriages, and 
 Deaths, in the City of Providence, for the year ending 
 December 31, 1856. By Edwin M. Snow, M. D., City 
 Registrar. Providence. 1857. 
 
 Third Annual Report, &c., for 1857. 
 
 Providence. Knoivles, Anthony tf- Co. 1858. 
 
 Fourth Annual Report, &c., for 1858. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anthony <|- Co. 1859. 
 
 Fifth Annual Report, &c., for 1859. 
 
 Providence. Knowles, Anilwny ^- Co. 1860. 
 
 Sixth Annual Report, &c., for tlie year 1860, with a 
 
 recapitulation of tlie Vital Statistics of the City, for the last 
 
 ■ five years, and an abstract of the census of Providence in 
 1860 ; by Edwin M. Snow, M. D., Sup't of Health and 
 Citv Reo-istrar. Providence. Printed. 1861. 
 
 Seventh Annual Report, &c., for 1861. 
 
 Printed. 1862. 
 
 Eighth Annual Report, &c., for 1862. 
 
 Printed. 1863.
 
 228 mm.uKjRAPHY ok 
 
 The Remembrancer ; or Impartial Repository of Public 
 
 Events. 
 19 vols. 8vo. London. Almon. 1775-84. 
 
 The publication of this important collection of papers and documents, to which 
 the American War gave rise, and to which it wholly relates, was com- 
 menced in the year 1775, and was continued down tothe}'ear 1784; mak- 
 ing seventeen volumes. " Every authentic paper relative to the war, as 
 also, with England and Spain, whether published in England or America, 
 by the British Ministry, or the American Congress, are all carefully in- 
 serted in this work. The letters of the several commanding officers, 
 addresses, resolutions of the various committees, conventions, etc. To 
 these have been prefixed, at the desire of many persons, a collection of 
 authentic papers on the various subjects of dispute, from the resolutions 
 which gave rise to the Stamp Actin-1761, to the battle of Lexington in 
 177.5. This volume should accompany the Remembrancer, and is called, 
 " Prior Documents, or a Collection of interesting Authentic Papers, relative 
 to the dispute between Great Britain and America ; shewing the causes 
 and progress of that misunderstanding, from 1764 to 1775." Almon's 
 Catalogue, 1786. Mr. Almon was assisted by Governor Pown.ill, in the 
 compilation of this work. 
 
 The Result of an ex-parte council, convened in Providence, 
 June 19, 1832, by letters missive from aggrieved members 
 of the Richmond Street Church ; with a brief history of 
 the origin and progess of the difficulties which led to the 
 convocation of said couucil. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. H. H. Broun. 1832. 
 
 Rhode Island Art Association. Circular and Constitu- 
 tion of, with officers for 1854. 
 8vo. pp. 29. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^- Co. 1854. 
 
 School of Design, proposed to be established by. 
 
 8vo. pp. 13. Providence. 1858. 
 
 . Catalogue of the First Exhibition of Paintings, Stat- 
 uary and other works of art, at Westminster Hall, Provi- 
 dence, September, 1854. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony <f- Co. 1854. 
 
 Rhode Island Book. Selections in Prose and Verse, from the 
 Writinors of Rhode Island Citizens. Bv Anne C Lvnch. 
 (1st and 2d editions.) 
 
 12mo. pp. V. and351. 
 
 Providence. Henry C. Whitnker. 1845.
 
 liiKiui'; ISLAND. ;22'.t 
 
 The Rhode Island Baptlst. B}- Allen Brown, Preacher 
 of the Gospel. 
 
 Vol. 1. 8vo. Providence. John Miller. 1823. 
 
 The second volume of this periodical was nevet finished. 
 
 1{hode Island Brigade. Report of Tristam Burgcs, of 
 the select committee of the House of Representatives, ot 
 the U. S., to which was referred the Memorial of the Officers 
 and Soldiers of the Rhode Island Brigade, their heirs and 
 representatives, February 25, 1S3;3. (2;3d Congress, 2d 
 session. Report No. 128.) 
 
 Hvo. pp. 40. ( Washington.) 
 
 Memorial of the ( )fficers and Soldiers of the Rhode 
 
 Island Briiiade. 
 
 8vo. pp. 5. (22d Conij. \st Sess. Doc. A^o. 77.) Jaii. 9, 1832. 
 
 'I'liis memorial presents a history of tlie claims of tlie Briijade for depreciation 
 of pa\- for Revolutionary services, sometimes called tlie "C'rary Balances." 
 
 Memorial to Congress from Archibald C. Crary, of 
 
 Utica, New York, relative to the Rhode Island Brigade. 
 Presented at the 2d Session of the 37tli Congress, 1862-63. 
 
 Folio, pp. 5. ]\To Place or date. 
 
 This memorial makes a claim for depreciation of the pay of Colonel Archibald 
 Crary, father of the memorialist, who was Colonel of a regiment in the 
 Rhode Island Brigade. The General Assembly of Rhode Island passed a 
 Resolution at their January session, 1863, instructing their Senators and 
 Representatives in Congress to lend their aid in obtaining relief for Mr. 
 Crary, and for the claims of the regiment under him. 
 
 Rhode Isl.\nd Homcepathig Society. An address deliver- 
 ed before, by A. Howard Okie, M. D., President of the 
 Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providence. Creorge R. Whitney. 
 
 An address delivered before, November 3, 1852, by 
 
 Henry C. Preston, M. D., President of the Society. 
 
 8/0. pp. 44. Providence. Saijles ^ Miller. 1852. 
 
 Rhode Island Literary Repository. A Monthly Maga- 
 zine, containing Biographical Sketches, Reviews, Disserta- 
 tions, Poetry, Anecdotes, etc. From ' April, 1814, to 
 April, 1815. 
 
 8vo. pp. 672. Providence. Rohinxon .f Hotvland. 
 
 29
 
 230 Kiiii.ioGKArnY OF 
 
 Conducted by Isaac Bailey. Coiitnins biographies of Captain W. II. Allen ; 
 the Rev. Enos Hitchcock ; Dr. Benjamin West, and the Rev. Dr. Man- 
 ning, with portraits. 
 
 Rhode Island Medical Society. A Discourse read before, on 
 
 their anniversary, September, 1813. By Henry E. Turner. 
 
 8vo. pp. 9. Neivport. Mercury Office. 1813. 
 
 Rhode Island Pension Roll. Shewing the names, rank, 
 &c., of the Invalid Pensioners in Rhode Island. Congres- 
 sional Document. (No. 514, 23d Cong. 2d Sess. House of 
 Representatives.) 1835. 
 
 8vo. pp. 46. Wasldngton. 1835. 
 
 Rhode Island Peace Society. Annual Reports of Pub- 
 lished at various times from the year 1819, in which year it 
 was established. 
 
 The Rhode Island Register for the year 1795. 12mo. pp. 
 
 12. Annexed to the New England Almanac, by Elijah 
 
 Fenton. 
 Rhode Island Register, and United States Calendar, for 
 
 the year 1820. 
 
 12mo. pp. 108. Providence. Hiujli H. Broim. 1820. 
 
 This series was continued annually to the year 1832 inclusive, and issued from 
 the same press. 
 
 Rhode Island Register, for the year 1850 ; containing a 
 
 Business Directory of the State, with a variety of useful 
 
 information. By George Adams. 
 
 12mo. pp. 180. voh 1. 
 
 Providence. Gladding <f- Brother. 1853. 
 
 The same. Vol. 2. pp. 184. 
 
 Providence. Gladding ij- Brother. 1856. 
 
 The Rhode Island Schoolmaster. A monthly magazine, 
 established and edited by Robert Allyn, School Commission- 
 er, in 1856 ; edited by William A. Mowry in 1858-59- 
 and 60 ; by a Board of Editors in 1861 ; and by a similar 
 Board in 1862-63, the principal managers now being 
 IVIessrs. J. J.'Ladd and N. W. De Munn. 
 
 An iibly edited work devoted to the cause of education, literature, science, 
 moral culture, l.angu.nges, history, etc., etc.
 
 IIHODE ISLAND. 231 
 
 Rhode Island Sunday School Union. Annual Reports 
 of, read at tlieir annual meetings, from 1826, to 18 — 
 
 Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Do- 
 mestic Industry. Transactions of, in the year 1850, with 
 an appendix. 
 
 8vo. pp. 124. Providence. Joseph Knowles. 1851. 
 
 Tlie same. Continued annually to the year 1862. 
 
 The following addresses were delivei-ed before the 
 
 Society : 
 
 Tristam Burges. 
 
 Ashcr Robbins. 
 
 Solomon Drown, I\I. D 
 
 William Hunter. 
 
 William E. Riehmonc 
 
 John Pitman. 
 
 Francis Wayland. 
 
 '■ — Francis Wayland. 
 
 Georffc R. Russell, 
 
 & 
 
 Delivered 
 
 Octobei 
 
 • 17, 1821. 
 
 do. 
 
 do. 
 
 16, 1822. 
 
 D. do. 
 
 do. 
 
 15, 1823. 
 
 do. 
 
 do. 
 
 20, 1824. 
 
 1. do. 
 
 do. 
 
 19, 1825. 
 
 do. 
 
 do. 
 
 21, 1828. 
 
 do. 
 
 do. 
 
 6, 1841. 
 
 do. 
 
 September 
 
 12, 185-1. 
 
 do. 
 
 do. 
 
 17, 1852. 
 
 onference Magazine. Edit- 
 
 ed by the Rev. Ray Potter, of Pawtucket. 
 8vo. Providence H. H. Brown. 1829. 
 
 Rhodes, N. C. An address before the Society of Moral Phil- 
 anthropistsof the City of Providence, Jan. 29, 1834, at 
 the celebration of the 97th anniversary of the birth day of 
 Thomas Paine, Esq. With an account of the Proceedings 
 of the Festival. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. 1 834. 
 
 Rhodomanthus ; and the Tunnel Pump and Measure Guard. 
 12mo. pp. 23. [^Providence.~\ Published for the author. 1858. 
 
 A Drama. Persons represented. Eliodanianthus, — Judge Barstow-i\koi, 
 
 Bradii'S-thenes, Saiiford-ion. Aspiring Politicians — 5/ac/c-bonion, Crans- 
 ton-ion and Cobb-os. The Nuisance Guard, etc. 
 
 Tliis squib relates to the attempts of Mayor Rodman to enforce the nui- 
 sance act against the rum sellers. Rhodoma/d/ius is meant for the Mayor. 
 The others may be rccon;nized hy tlie portion of the names in Ttahcs.
 
 232 UIBLIOGRVrHY OF 
 
 Richmond, Rev. James Cook. Metacomet ; A Poem of the 
 
 Nortli American Indians. 
 12mo. pp. 47. Providence. John F. Moore. 1851. 
 
 Richmond, Wm. E. Mount Hope ; an Evening Excursion. 
 
 12mo. pp. 69. Providence. Miller J' Uutehens. 1819. 
 
 This poem was read before tlie Federal Adelphi of Brown University, Sep- 
 tember, 1816. Nearly one-half the work consists of historical notes. 
 
 Annual Address delivered before the Rhode Island 
 
 Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry, Oc- 
 tober 19, 1825. 
 
 8vo. pp. 21. Providence. Carlile if- Broun. 1826. 
 
 Richmond, John W. History of the Registered State Debt 
 
 of Rhode Island, in three chapters. 
 12mo. pp. lOG. Providence. John F. Moore. 
 
 Pei-sonal. [Relative to the State Debt.] 
 
 12mo, pp. 12. Pecember 5, 1849. 
 
 Rhode Island Repudiation of her Registered State 
 
 Debt. (By John W. Richmond, agent for creditors.) 
 
 12mo. pp. 16. No date. [1853.] 
 
 For Tarious publications relative to the State Debt of Rliode Island, see State 
 Debt. 
 
 RoBBiNS, Asher. An Address to the Society for the promo- 
 tion of Agriculture and other useful Arts, in the State of 
 Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, at their annual 
 meeting, holden in Providence, on the 2d day of September, 
 A. D. 1802. Printed for, and at the request of the Society. 
 
 Svo. pp. 16. Newport. Mercury Office. (1802.) 
 
 An Address to the Rhode Island Society for the En- 
 couragement of Dometic Industry, delivered at Pawtucket, 
 October 16, 1822. 
 
 Svo. pp. 54. Providence. 3IiUer i^- Hutchens. 1822. 
 
 Oration, delivered on the 4th of July, 1827, at New- 
 
 port, R. I. 
 Svo. pp. 27. ■ Providence. Miller ^ Hammond. 1827. 
 
 A Statement of some leading principles and measures 
 
 adopted by General Jackson, in his administration of the
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 233 
 
 national government ; and the ettects of those principles 
 and measures on the union, prosperity and constitution of 
 the American People. Addressed to the citizens of Rhode 
 Island, in answer to their call on the delagation of this 
 State in Congress. 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Wm. Marshall j)'- Co. 1832. 
 
 Report to the U. S. Senate, 1834, on the contested 
 
 scat occupied by. 
 8vo. pp. 67. Senate Doc. 2U Cong. IstSess. No. 21G. 1834. 
 
 Silas Wight's minority report on ditto, April 4, 1S34. 
 
 8vo. pp. 34. 
 
 See alsj, PjiiidcdKi-'s Huporl on tlie same subjeot. 
 
 A Discourse before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of 
 
 Brown University. Delivered September 3, 1834. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Boston. Lilly, Wait, Colman ^ Holden. 1834. 
 
 Report of the Committee on Commerce, in the Sen- 
 ate of the United States, to whom was i-eferred the memo- 
 rial of David iSIelville, of Newport, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. 35. \_Washin<jton.'\ 1836. 
 
 Mr. Robbins was born in Connecticut, and graduated at Yale College in 1782, 
 soon after which, he was elected a tutor in Brown University, which office 
 he held for six years. On leaving the College, he studied law in New- 
 port, where he established himself in practice, and where he resided 
 during the remainder of his life. From 1825 to 1839, he was a member 
 of the Senate of the United States. He was much attached to the 
 ancient classics, especially the Greek, which he cultivated with the great- 
 est delight. In 1835, Brown University conferred on him the degree of 
 Doctor of Laws. He died in 1815, aged about 82 years, respected and 
 lamented by all who knew him. 
 
 RoDM.iN, Thomas P. A discourse on Liberty, delivered be- 
 fore an assembly of the Friends of Emancipation, in the 
 Christian Chapel, in Providence, July 4, 1840. 
 
 8vo. pp. 15. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1840. 
 
 Rodman, W>t. M. A Poem delivered at the Anniversary of 
 American Independence, in Providence, July 4, 1856. 
 (With Mr. Kimball's Oration.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 52. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1S52. 
 
 Ross, AiiiHuu A. A Discourse embracing the Civil and
 
 234 liiuiUoGUAriiY oi' 
 
 Religious History of Rhode Island, delivered in Newport, 
 
 April 4, 1838. 
 
 12mo. pp. 161. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1838. 
 
 Mr. Ross was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Newport. His work is 
 quite full upon the history of Newport from its first settlement in 1638. 
 
 RousMANiEEE, II., of Warwick. Letters from the Pawtuxet. 
 A series of Letters on the History of the Valley of the 
 Pawtuxet river. Published in the Providence Journal 
 during the years 1859 and (JO. 
 
 These letters cover the history of au important district, in which facts are 
 brought to light which illustrate the progress of the mechanic arts. As 
 early as the year 1732, Joseph Biicklin established a machine shop five 
 miles north of the village of Washington, now in the town of Coventry. 
 In 1740, the six sons of Jabez Greene, of Warwick, established a forge 
 and anchor shop in tlie same town. They were also the owners of the 
 ancient anchor mill at Potowomut. Nathanael, one of the brothers, was 
 the father of Gen. N.tth. Greene. The latter was managing the concern 
 in Coventry, when he was summoned to the war. The progress of manu- 
 factures on the Pawtuxet River are narrated in detail, and with great accu- 
 racy in these letters. They also contain notices of the prominent men, 
 with histories of their faniilies. 
 
 Biography of Christopher Greene, the hero of Red 
 
 Bank. Published in the " Kent County Atlas," during the 
 year 1852. 
 
 Annual Reports, as Commissioner of Public Scliool?, 
 
 for the years 1861 and 62. 
 
 Rum. At a Court held at Punch Hall in the Colony of Bac- 
 chus. The indictment and trial of Sir llichard Hum, n 
 person of noble birth and extraction, well known both to 
 rich and poor throughout all America ; who was accused for 
 several misdemeanors against his majesty's liege people, viz .• 
 killing some, wounding others, bringing thousands to pov- 
 erty, and many good families to utter ruin. 
 
 It is not the USE but the ABUSE of any good thing 
 that makes it hurtful. 
 
 The ninth edition, with a preface and a song, composed 
 by vSir Richard immediately after his discharge. 
 12mo. ]ip. 19. Providence. Prin icd and sld hy 
 
 John Waterman. • 1774.
 
 luiDin-; ISLAND. 235 
 
 Russell, Jonathan. Oration pronounced in tlie Baptist 
 
 Meeting House, in Providence, on the anniversary of 
 American Independence, July 4, 1800. 
 
 8vo. pp. 2o. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1800. 
 
 The same. 
 
 12mo. pp. 38. Warren. Nathaniel Phillips. 1800. 
 
 The same. 14th edition. 
 
 8vo. pp. 26. Providence. Robinson cj' JTotvland. 1814. 
 
 ■ The same. 
 
 8\o. ))p. 20. Watertoum, K. Y. WoodirarJ. 1830. 
 
 To the Freemen of Rhode Island, &c. By a Repub- 
 lican, (attributed to Mr. Knsscll.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. JVo date. 
 
 Jonathan Russell, son of Thomas Russell, was born in rroviJenco, in 1771, 
 and graJuateJ at Brown University in^ 1701, with the highest honors of 
 his class. He was a versatile, forcible and elegant \vriter, ami well versed 
 in political science. He filled several high and responsible diplomatic sta- 
 tions, and performed their duties with marked ability. For several years 
 ho was Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at Stockholm, and 
 one of the Commissioners who negotiated the Treaty of Peace with Great 
 Britain, at Ghent, in 1814. On his return, he settled at Mcndon, Mass., 
 and was soon after elected a Representative to Congress. With the ex- 
 ception of the Fourth of July Oration, above mentioned, which passed 
 through more than twenty editions, and liis diplomatic correspondence 
 while in Paris, London and Stockholm, Mr. Russell has left few records of 
 his varied intellectual gifts. He died at Milton, JIass.achusetts, in 1832, 
 aged 01 years. George R. Russell, of Roxbury, Mass, distinguished also 
 for his talents, is the son of Jonathan Russell. 
 
 Russell, George R. Address before the R. I. Society for 
 the Encouragement of Domestic Industry, and tlie R. I. 
 Horticultural Society, Sept. 17, 1852. 
 
 8vo. pp. 28. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <|- Co. 1852.
 
 o..£«Nfgj^l 
 
 SCHOOLS. Report to the General Assembly, 
 
 rune Session, 17U9, on the expediency of making 
 rovisions by law for the support of Free Schools, 
 'ith " An Act to establish Free Schools." 
 
 :mo. pp. 12. Newport. Oliver Farnsworth. 1799. 
 
 This Report is signed by Moses Lippitt, Riclmnl Jaclison, Jr. and James Bur- 
 rill, Jr., Committee. 
 
 Report of the Committee on Public Schools. (F. 
 
 Wayland, Wm. T. (irinnell, and Tlionias T. Waterman, 
 Committee.) 
 
 Svo.pp. 11. April 22. 1828. 
 
 Debate on the Bill establishing Free Schools, at the 
 
 January Session of the Rhode Island Legislature, 1828. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Providence. F. Y. Carlile. 1828. 
 
 The Report of a Committee on the subject of Schools, 
 
 •with a Table, showing the number of Schools in Rhode Isl- 
 and, the sums expended for their support, and the number 
 of scholars taught in them. Submitted May 17, 1832. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. J. Knowles. 1832. 
 
 Acts relating to the Public Schools of Rhode Island. 
 
 Published by order of the (Jcneral Assembly, January 
 Session, 1839. 
 
 Svo.pp. 34. Providence. 1839.. 
 
 By-laws of the School Committee, and Regulations 
 
 of the Public Schools in the City of Providence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. B. Cran»ton J- Co. 1840.
 
 KMODE ISI.ANll. 237 
 
 Schools. Books relating to. 
 
 Address delivered before the Washington County 
 
 Association, for the Improvement of Public Schools, at 
 Wickford, January 3d, 1845. By Rowland G. Hazard. 
 
 8vo. pp. 42. Providence. Benjamin F. Moore. 1845. 
 
 Act relating to the Public Schools of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16 Providence. B. Cranston tj- Co. 1846. 
 
 '— Report to the City Council of Providence, presented 
 
 June 1, 1846 ; by their committee appointed Sept. 3, 1838, 
 to superintend the erection of School Houses, on the re- 
 organization of Public Schools. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Knowles ^ Vose. 1846. 
 
 For other books relating to Public Scbools, see Colored Schools, Factories, 
 Truiinci/, Barnard, E. li. Potter. 
 
 Acts relating to the Public Schools of Rhode Island, 
 
 with remarks and forms. Published by order of the Gene- 
 ral Assembly. 
 
 8vo. pp. 79. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1847. 
 
 The same. Consolidated and Revised, June, 1851. 
 
 8vo. pp. 124. Providence. Sayles cf Miller. 1851. 
 
 . Journal of the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction, 
 
 from 1845 to 1848. Edited by Henry Barnard, Commis- 
 sioner of Public Schools. 
 
 3 vols. 8vo. Providence. 1846-48. 
 
 Report of tlie Commissioner of Public Schools. By 
 
 E. R. Potter, January 25, 1851. 8vo. pp. 8. 
 
 Report of the Committee on Finance, in relation to 
 
 the School Fund, made to the Senate, October, 1851 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. Sayles J' Miller. 1851. 
 
 Report on the condition and improvement of the 
 
 Public Schools of Rhode Island, Janizary, 1852. By 
 Elisha R. Potter, Commissioner. 
 
 8vo. pp. 78. Providence. Knowles, Anthony jf- Co. 1852. 
 
 Report on ditto. January, 1853. By Elisha R. 
 
 Potter, Commissioner. 
 
 8vo. pp. 77. Providence. Sayles, Miller cj- Simons. 1853.
 
 238 Mim.iDfiKM'iiY (11 
 
 Schools. Books relatiiia' to. 
 
 Address at tlic opening of the Rhode Island State 
 
 Normal School, at Providence, May 29, 1854. By E. R. 
 Potter, Commissioner of Public Schools. 
 
 ivo. pp. 12 Providence. Knoivles, AntJtoni/ ij' Co. 1854. 
 
 Report of the Commissioner [W. B. Sayles] appoint- 
 
 ed to ascertain the number, ages, hours of labor, ami 
 opportunities for the education of children employed in 
 the manufacturing establishments of Rhode Island ; made 
 to the General Assembly, at its January session, 1853. 
 0. pp. Providence. Sayles, 3Iiller .f- Simons. 1858. 
 
 Report on the Condition and Improvement of the 
 
 Public Schools of Rhode Island, Nov. 1 , 1 845. By Henry 
 Barnard, Commissioner. 
 
 0. pp. 255. Providence. 1854. 
 
 Report upon Public Schools and Education in Rhode 
 
 Island, October, 1854. (Bible and Prayer in Schools.) By 
 E. R. Potter, Commissioner. 
 
 8vo. pp. 248. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony <J- Co. 1854. 
 
 ■ Reports and Documents upon Public Schools and 
 
 Education in the State of Rhode Island. By E. R. Potter, 
 late Commissioner of Public Schools ; with the School 
 Laws ; forms for doing business under them, and remarks 
 and advice I'elating to them. 
 
 8vo. pp. 700. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <f" Co. 1855. 
 
 Acts and Amendments relating to the Public Schools 
 
 of Rhode Island ; with remarks, forms and decisions. Pub- 
 lished by order of the General Assembly. 
 
 8vo. pp. 166. Providence. A. Crawford Greene. 1 856. 
 
 Acts relating to the Public Schools of Rhode Island ; 
 
 with remarksJand forms. Printed by order of the General 
 Assembly. 
 
 Svp. pp.188. Providence. Sayles, Miller ^ Simons. 1857. 
 
 Will th'e General Assembly put down Caste Schools ? 
 
 Signed by George T. Downing and others. 
 
 Svo. pp. 15. Dated, Providence, Tbecemher, 15. 1857.
 
 UIIODK Isr.AM). 230 
 
 Schools. Books relating to. 
 
 Minority Report of the Committee on Education, of 
 
 the General Assembly of Rhode Island, on the abolition of 
 Caste Schools. January session, 1858. 
 12mo. pp. 10. Providence. J. Flagg, Can- c|- Co. 1858. 
 
 To the Friends of Equal Rights in Rhode Island. 
 
 Signed by George T. Downing and others. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Dated, Providence, April. 1859. 
 
 Report of the Minority of the Committee upon the 
 
 Memorial of Samuel T. Hopkins, against the validity of 
 the election of the Fourth Representative from the City of 
 Newport, the Hon. Charles C. Van Zandt. 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. H. L. Tillinyhad. 1859. 
 
 Minority Report of the Committee on Education, 
 
 upon the petition of Isaac Rice and others. 
 8vo. pp. 5. Providence. Knoic/es, Anthony <f Co. 1859. 
 
 We wuuld ask, why deny us our School Rights V 
 
 Broadside. Bated, Rhode Island, Jan. 1859. 
 
 Signed by Downing and otliers. 
 
 The Rhode Island Schoolmastek. A monthly magazine, 
 established and edited by Robert AUyn, School Commission- 
 er, in 185U ; edited by William A. Mowry in' 1858-59- 
 and 60 ; by a Board of Editors in 1861 ; and by a similar 
 Board in 1862-6-3 ; the principal managers now being 
 Messrs. J. J. Ladd and N. W. DeMunn. Providence. 
 
 Rhode Island Educational Magazine. Edited by E. R. 
 
 Potter, Commissioner of Public Schools. 
 2 vols. 8vo. Providence. 1852-1854. 
 
 ScrruATE, Rhode Island. Valuation of Property in the 
 
 Town of, October, 1803. 
 12mo. pp. 27. Providence. Alfred Anthony. 1864. 
 
 Scott, .Jon. Journal of the Life, Travels and Gospel Labours 
 
 of that faithful servant and minister of Christ, Job Scott. 
 
 12mo. pp. xii. and -300. New York. Isaac Collins. 1797.
 
 240 BIBLIOGR.VPHT OF 
 
 The same. With a supplement. '' The Baptism of 
 
 Christ." 
 12mo. pp. 281. Warrington. W. Leicester. 1798. 
 
 Sargent, L. M. Address delivered at the Beneficent Congre- 
 gational Meeting House, July 4, 1838 ; being the first 
 Temperance Celebration of Amei'ican Independence in 
 Providence. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. B. Cranston ^ Co. 1838. 
 
 Seaes, Barnas. a Memoir of the Rev. Bela Jacobs, A. M. 
 
 Compiled chiefly from his Lettei's and Journals, by his 
 
 daughter ; with a sketch of his character. 
 12mo. pp. vii. and 305. 
 
 Boston. Gould, Lincoln ^ Edmunds. 1837. 
 
 SfivifEL, William. The History of the Rise, Increase, and 
 Progress of the Christian People, called Quakers ; inter- 
 mixed with several remarkable occurrences. Written origi- 
 nally in Low Dutch, and also translated into English. The 
 second edition corrected. 
 
 Folio, pp. xii. and 699. London. J. Soivle. 1725. 
 
 The same. 
 
 2 vols. 8vo. Philadelplda. 1823. 
 
 Sharp, Rev. Daniel. A Discourse delivei-ed in the First 
 Baptist Meeting House, in Providence, August 20, 1828, 
 at the interment of the Rev. Stephen Gano, A. M., late 
 Pastor of that Chui'ch. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Boston. Lincoln ^ Edmands. 1828. 
 
 Sheffield, William P. The substance of a paper read be- 
 fore the Rhode Island Historical Society, upon the early 
 liistory of Block Island. 
 
 Published in the Providence Journal. 1859. 
 
 A Speech in opposition to the Personal Liberty Bill, 
 
 delivered in the House of Representatives of Rhode Island, 
 February 12, 1858. 
 
 Published in the Providence Journal, February. 1858.
 
 KHODE ISLAND. 
 
 241 
 
 Speech delivered in the House of Representatives of 
 
 R. I., upon the repeal of the Personal Liberty Bill, Janu- 
 ary 22, 1861. 
 
 Published in the Providence Journal. 1861. 
 
 Sheparu, Rev. Thomas, D. D. An Historical Discourse 
 from Psalm xlviii. 12, 13, delivered in Bristol, November 
 25, 1850, on the occasion of taking leave of the old house 
 of worship, reviewing the chief incidents in the history of 
 the Church and Society since their formation ; the latter, 
 in 1680, and the former in 1687. 
 
 Svo. pp. 26. Providence. Sayles, Miller ^ Simons. 1857. 
 
 A Discourse preached at the Dedication of the new 
 
 Cono-regational Church, Nov. 25, 1856 ; Psalm Lxxvii. 13. 
 
 8vo. pp. 29. Providence. Sayles, Miller ^ Simons. 1857. 
 These discourses are liistorical, and contain notices of the early settlers of 
 Bristol. 
 
 "A Ministry of fourteen years." A Discourse 
 
 preached from Psalm xc. 12, at Ashfield, Mass., June 16, 
 1859, it being the 40th anniversary of his settlement in 
 that town. 
 
 Svo. pp. 24. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1859. 
 
 " A Memorial of a Ministry of 25 years." Psalm 
 
 Lxxxvii. 7, in which a concise history of his pastorate of a 
 quarter of a century was given ; issued on the morning of 
 Jan. 1, 1860. 
 8vo. pp. 9. Providence. Knoivles, Anthony (f* Co. 1860. 
 
 Ainmal Reports on the state of the Public Schools, 
 
 in Bristol, from about the year 1848 to 1862. 
 
 Sherman, Sylvester (i. Address before the North Kings- 
 town Temperance Society, Nov. 4, 1832. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Wm. Simons, Jr. 1882. 
 
 Report on the petition of Henry J. Duff and others, 
 
 for alteration of the State Constitution, to admit natural- 
 ized citizens to vote, January session, 1847. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. M. B. Youmj. 1847.
 
 242 lillU.IOCltAPHY OF 
 
 Sherman, Elder Eleazer. Trial of, before an Ecclesiastical 
 Council, held at the Meeting House of the Christian Soci- 
 ety, in Providence, July 21, 1835. 
 
 8vo. pp. 10. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1835. 
 
 Simons, Benjamin B. Funeral Oration, delivered in the 
 Chapel of Rhode Island College, on Friday, the 13th 
 November, 1795, occasioned by the death of Mr. Thomas 
 Edwards, classmate of the deceased. 
 
 8vo. pp. 10. Providence. B. Wheeler. [1795.] 
 
 SiMMS, Wm. Gilmore. The Life of Nathanael Greene, 
 
 Major General in the Army of the Revolution. 
 12mo. pp. 393. New York. G. F. Coolidgc J- Bro. 1819. 
 
 Slater, Samuel. Memoir of, see White. 
 
 Slanders Refuted. Being a reply to the foul and abusive 
 
 attacks made on Dutee J. Pearce and Tristam Burges. . 
 8vo. pp. 18. [Subsequent to 1826.] No date. 
 
 Slave-Trade. Constitution of a Society for abolishing the 
 Slave-Trade ; with several acts of the Legislatures of the 
 States of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, 
 for that purpose. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. Providence. John Carter. 1789. 
 
 See Mr. Patten's Sermon on the Slave-trade. 
 
 Smith, Hon. C. B., of Indiana. Speech on the Rhode Island 
 Controversy, 1844. (See Constitution.') 
 
 Smith, Rev. Francis. A Discourse delivered in the Fourth 
 Baptist Meeting House, Providence, on the re-opening of 
 the House, after its enlargement, October 20, 1850. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. John F. Moore. 1851. 
 
 Smith, Rev. Wm., A. M. Rector of Trinity Church, New- 
 port. A Discourse at the opening of the Convention of 
 Clerical and Lay Delegates of the Church in the State of 
 Rhode Island. Delivered in Trinity Church, Newport, 
 Thursday, the' 18th of November, 1790. 
 
 8vo. pp. 19. with an appendix, xii. 
 
 Providence. J. Carter. [1790.]
 
 )!H(II)1', ISLAND. 
 
 24-3 
 
 Smith. Rkv. Wm. A Discourse delivered before tlie Grand 
 Lodge of the most ancient and honorable fraternity of Free 
 and Accepted Masons of the State of R. Island, June 29, 
 17!'l. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1791. 
 
 A Discourse delivered in St. John's Church, Provi- 
 dence, before the Rt. Rev. Samuel, Bishop of Connecticut 
 and Rhode Island, and the Clerical and Lay Delegates of 
 the Protestant Episcopal Courch, in the State of Rhode 
 Island, July 31, 1793 ; at the ordination of the Rev. John 
 Usher, of Bristol. 
 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence. J. Carter. 1793. 
 
 Dr. Siiiitli was born in Scotland about tlie year 1752; was educated at one of 
 its universities, and came to America as an ordained minister in 1785. 
 He was, at various times, settled in Maryland, Uliode Island, Connecticut, 
 New York, and other places, never remaining long in one place. He had 
 the reputation of being an excellent scholar. Por a while he taught 
 school in some of these places. The latter part of his life was spent in 
 the city of New York, in writing for the press. " His colloquial powers," 
 says Dr. Blake, in hi» Biog. Dictionary, " were extraordinary, rendering 
 him an agreeable companion ; and he frequently preached cxtemporaneous- 
 ]y_ljeing always interesting, and sometimes eloquent." He died in New 
 York, April 2B, 1821. 
 
 S.vow, Edwin M., M. D., Superintendent of Health, and City 
 Registrar. Report on the Births, Marriages and Deaths in 
 the City of Providence, during the year ending December 
 31, 1855; with an Appendix, showing the mortality of 
 Providence, during fifteen years, from 18-10 to 1854, in- 
 clusive. 
 
 8vo. Providence. Knowles, Anthony <f Co. 1856. 
 
 The publication of these reports, which commenced in the year 1856, have 
 been continued to the present time by Dr. Snow, and have been pronounc- 
 ed the most thorough and complete of their kind, of any published in the 
 United States. 
 
 Census of the City of Providence, taken in July, 
 
 1855 , with a brief account of the ]\Ianufactures, Trade, 
 Commerce, and other Statistics of the city ; and an Appen- 
 dix, o-ivinc an account of previous enumerations of the 
 population of Providence. By Edwin M. Snow, M. D. 
 First and Second Editions, Providence, 185G. Pages 82.
 
 244 miiT.lOGRAPHT OF 
 
 Statistics and Causes of Asiatic Cholera, as it pre- 
 
 vailed in Providence, in the Summer of 1854 ; being a let- 
 ter addressed to the Mayor of Providence, by Edwin M. 
 Snow, M. D., Providence, 1855. 
 
 First Annual Report of the Superintendent oi Health 
 
 of the City of Providence. Year ending July 1, 1857. 
 
 Providence.. 1857. 
 
 Histoiy of the Asiatic Cholera, in Providence, 11. I. 
 
 Printed from the Providence Joinmal of December 31, 
 1857. • Providence. 1857. 
 
 Report on the Small Pox in the City of Providence, 
 
 from January to June, 1859. Providence. 1859. 
 
 Address on the Epizooty, lately prevalent among 
 
 swine ; .with the results of post-mortem examinations. By 
 G. L. Collins, M. D., of Providence. Read before the 
 Rhode Island Medical Society, at their annual meeting, 
 June 19, 1861. 
 8vo. pp. 22. ' Providence. 1861. 
 
 Snov^', Rev. Joseph. Funeral Sermon on, see Q-ano. 
 
 Spear. Proceedings in the Supreme Court of Rliode Island ; 
 March Term, 1825, in relation to two indictments against 
 William S. Spear, for an alleged libel on Edward Dexter 
 and Sarah Mumford. 
 
 Svo. pp. 20. Providence. William S. Spear. 1825. 
 
 Spragtje, William, Jun'r. An Official Report of one of 
 the committee of the House of Representatives of Rhode 
 Island, on the subject of Masonry. 
 
 Svo. pp. 23. Providence. Daily Advertiser. 1832. 
 
 Sprague, Williasi, Governor of Rhode Island. Memoir of, 
 
 in " Heroes and Martyrs : Notable Men of the Time." 
 
 4to. vol. 1. New York. G. P. Putnam. 1862. 
 
 Staples, William R. Annals of the Town of Providence, 
 from its first' settlement to the organization of the City 
 Government, in June. 1832. 
 
 Svo. pp. vi. and 670. Providence. Knowles (f Vose. 1843.
 
 HUODE ISLAND. 245 
 
 Tlie same. Collections of the Rhode Island Histori- 
 cal Society, Vol. v. 
 
 The Documentary History of the Destruction of the 
 
 Gaspe.e. Compiled for the Providence Journal. 
 Royal 8vo. pp. oG. Providence. Knowles, Vose jf Co. 184"). 
 
 Tlie Proceedings of the First General Assembly of 
 
 " The Incorporation of Providence Plantations," and the 
 Code of Laws adopted by that Assembly, in 1647. With 
 notes Historical and Explanatory. 
 
 8vo. pp. 63. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1847. 
 
 History of the Criminal Law of Rhode Island. 
 
 Charge delivered to the Grand Jury of the Court of C!om- 
 mon Pleas in Newport and Providence. Published by 
 order of the General Assembly. 
 8vo. pp. 29. Providence. No date. 
 
 See also, Gorton's Simplicities Defence., printed in the 
 
 R. I. Historical Collections, Vol. 2. 
 
 State Papers included in the Public Archives of the State : 
 The following is a list of the several manuscript volumes in 
 the office of tlie Secretary of State, and known as the State 
 Archives. The various papers are all chronologically ar- 
 ranged and bound in volumes, and classified ac^cording to 
 their several subjects. 
 
 The Charter of the governor and company of the English 
 Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, in 
 New England, in America, granted by King Charles the 
 Second, in 1663. 
 
 The original Charter, beautifully written on three large sheets of parchment, 
 mounteJ on linen anil framed. 
 
 Records of the Colony of Rhode Island, from the year 1638 
 to 1696. Folio. 
 
 Tliis volume contains a record of the transactions of the first settlers, at Ports- 
 mouthand Newport, with records of Deeds of lands from the Indians, and 
 conveyances from the early colonists to each other, lists of freemen, etc. 
 It also contains the agreement of the first settlers of tlie Islan<l of Khode 
 Island, with tlieir autograph signatures. 
 31
 
 246 BIBLIOGRAl'HY OF 
 
 State Papers. 
 
 Records of the Colony of Rhode Island from l(j-iG to IG'JO — 
 one largo folio volume. 
 
 This volume embraces the official journals of tlie General Assembly, pro- 
 ceedings of the Governor and Council ; some records of the Court of 
 Trials, with a number of Indian Deeds and other land evidences. 
 
 Records of the Colony of Rhode Island from 1671 to 1686, 
 one folio vol. 
 
 The same. from 1686 to 1715, one vol., folio. 
 
 The same. do. 1715 to 1745, one vol., folio. 
 
 The same. do. 1745 to 1841, 21 vols., folio. 
 
 These are all originals, with the exception of the volume containing the records 
 from 108G to 1715, which is a copy made by order of the General Assem- 
 bly, in 1827. The copy of the Journals of the General Assembly, in tl;e 
 Secretary's Office, during this period, were quite imperfect, some sessions 
 being wanting, while others were so defaced as to be scarcely legible. To 
 make them complete, and in a condition for reierence, the transcript re- 
 ferred to, was made. 
 
 Ancient Records of the Colony of Rhode Island, from 1638 
 1679 ; also, the Court Records during the Administration 
 of Sir Edmund Andros, 1685 to 1688. 1 volume, folio. 
 
 This is a copy of the early records transcribed by Mr. Charles Gyles, of New- 
 port, under the direction of Chris. E. Robbins aud Henry Bull, by Reso- 
 lution of the General Assembly, in 1824, and is the only record that can 
 be used, owing to the illegible condition of the originals. 
 
 Records of Indian Deeds, conveyances, and other land evi- 
 dences, chiefly before the year 1700. 4 volumes, folio. 
 
 BoDYE OF Laws of the Colony of Rhode Island, from 1663, 
 to 1705, being the first known digest, a manuscript volume. 
 
 Book of Records, containino; the acts and orders of the Gov- 
 
 ernor and Council, both general and particular, since INIay 
 
 1, 1667. 1 volume, folio. 
 
 This volume contains chiefly ihe proceedings of the Governor and Council 
 during the war of Great Britaiu with Holland, France and Spain, and ex- 
 tends to the year 1753. Their meetings were between the sessions of the 
 General Assembly. 
 
 Proceedings of the Colonies of the English Colonies in North 
 America, held at Albauj', 1756, for the purpose of making 
 a Treatv with the Six Nation.^ of Indians. 1 volume folio.
 
 uiioDi-; isi.AMi. 247 
 
 State rA]'Kus. 
 
 Journal of the Council of AVar, from 1776 to 1781 iiulu- 
 sive. 4 volumes, folio. 
 
 I'koceedings of the General Council and of the Council of 
 War, from 1755 to 1772. 1 volume, folio. 
 
 Pkoceedings in the Court of Equity, from 1741 to December, 
 1743. 1 volume, folio. 
 
 Census of the Inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, 
 taken in 1774. 1 volume, folio. 
 
 Makine Protests, from 1721 to 1795. 5 volumes, folio. 
 
 Okiginal Manuscript Schedules, or acts and proceedings uf 
 
 the General Assembly, from 1649 to 1710. 4 vols, fblio. 
 
 Journals of the Senate from 1740 to 1792, in 7 irort-folios. 
 
 Journals of the House of Representatives, from 1728 to 1782, 
 in 13 port-folios. 
 
 Miscellaneous Papers from 1780 to 1783, in two port-folios. 
 Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly, from the 
 year 1728 to 1860, in 52 folio volumes. 
 
 Rhode Island Law Cases ; appeals to the General Assembly, 
 from the year 1725 to 1740, nine volumes, folio. 
 
 From the year 1780 to 1799, four volumes, folio. 
 
 Rhode Island Cases in Equity, 1741 to 1743, six volumes. 
 
 Petitions to the General Assembly, with accompanyino- acts 
 and cliarters, 1725 to 1860, seventy-two volumes, folio. 
 
 Charters, 1780 to 1863, twenty-two volumes, folio. 
 
 Retorts of the Committees to the General Assembly, 1728 to 
 1860, 14 volumes, and one vol. of index. 
 
 Miscellaneous Papers relating to the Old French War 
 1755 to 1761, one volume, folio. 
 
 Admiralty Papers, 1726 to 1750, two volumes, folio. 
 
 Military Returns, Revolutionary War, 1776 to 1782, two 
 volumes.
 
 248 niliLIOGKAPIlY OP" 
 
 State Papers. 
 
 Military Rolls of 1778, one volume, folio. 
 
 Certificates of the Rhode Island Line, 1784, one vol. folio. 
 
 Census of the inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, 
 taken in 1774 anJ 1776, two volumes, folio. 
 
 Documents relating to the destruction of the British schooner 
 Gaspee, in Narragansett Bay, 1772 to 1773, one volume. 
 
 Petitions with Letters of Marque, 177G to 1780, one volmme. 
 
 Orders of the King in Council, relating to Rhode Island, 
 1734 to 1783, one volume. 
 
 Letters Received, 1731 to 1800. 21 volumes, folio. 
 
 Massachusetts and Connecticut Boundary ; papers, letters 
 and reports relating to, 1690 to 1842, two volumes. 
 
 Records of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Boundary 
 Commission, 1741, one volume. 
 
 Papers relating to the Easterly Boundary of Rhode Island — 
 case of Rhode Island vs. Massachusetts Bay, two volumes. 
 
 Narragansett Indians ; papers and reports relating to, 1755 
 to 1842, one volume. 
 
 Division of Towns, 1725 to 1842, one volume. 
 
 Masonry and Anti-Masonry, 1833 and 1834, one volume. 
 
 Constitution of 1841-'42, petitions, reports, etc., one volume. 
 
 Registered State Deist ; report made in 1840, with certi- 
 ficates and other papers, one volume. 
 
 Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly, ironi 1649 to 
 1721, four volumes. 
 
 Surveys of Turnpikes, in an atlas. 
 
 Minutes of the Convention for the adoption of the Constitu- 
 tion of the United States in 1790. Instructions to the 
 members of the Convention, and the votes of the towns on 
 the adoption of the Constitution. 1 folio volume.
 
 uhook isi.ani). -411 
 
 State Pai'ers. 
 
 State Papers. Letters, Reports, etc., relating to Illiode Isl- 
 and ; copied from the originals in Her Majesty's State 
 Paper Office, London. From 1636 to 1769, manuscript. 
 Bound in 10 vols. Royal folio. 
 
 Tlie State papers in this collection, were carefully selected from the originals 
 in the Britisli State Paper Office, by our townsman, the Hon. Samuel G. 
 Arnold, during liis stay in London, and copies made tlieref'rora for Mr. 
 John Carter Brown, of Providence, in whose possession they remain. 
 They extend from 103G to ITO'J, and embrace a vast number of letters and 
 papers of interest, connected with the early history of the Colony. A 
 large number of the letters are printed in tlie Rhode Island Colonial Re- 
 cord, having been kindly loaned to the Secretary of State tor this purpose^ 
 
 Letters and various papers in the Trumbull Collec- 
 tion relating to Rhode Island, from 1 660 to 1080, manu- 
 script, six vols. 4to. 
 
 This collection of St;ite Papers, consisting cliiefly of letters, was also copied 
 for Mr. John Carter Brown, from the originals in tlie library of the Mas- 
 sachusetts Historical Society. 
 
 State Papers of Rhode Island. Transmitted by Samuel 
 Eddy, from the records of the State, and printed in the 
 Massachuseils Historical Collections, 2d series, vol. vii. viz : 
 Deposition of Roger Williams, 1682. 
 
 Deposition of William Coddingtou, 1G77. 
 
 Form of Government agreed on by the first settlers on the Island of 
 
 Rhode Island, 7th day, 1st mo., i 1638. 
 
 Laws of Rhode Island, 1647. 
 
 Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Rhode Island Colony, 29 March, 1655. 
 
 Letter of Commissioners to Captain Dennison, 4th July, 1677. 
 
 Letter from the General Assembly to the Commissioners of the United 
 
 Colonies, Marcli 13, 1657-58. 
 
 Letter of the Commissioners to John Clarke, Nov. 5, 1658. 
 
 Letter from tlio Colony of Rhode Island to Richard Cromwell, May, 165'J. 
 
 Commission to .John Clarke, Oct. 18, 1660. 
 
 Decision of Robert Carr, and others, Commissioners, relative to Misquam- 
 
 acock, April 4, 166.5. 
 
 Commission from Robert Carr, Geo. Cartwright and Samuel Maverick, 
 
 appointing Justices of the Peace for King's Province, April 8, 1665. 
 Proposition of ditto to the General Assembly, May 13, 1665. 
 
 Addresses to the King and Earl of Clarendon, respecting Charter Rights, 
 
 May 3, 1665. 
 The General Assembly of Rhode Island to the Governor of Plymouth, 
 
 Nov. 2, 1671. 
 
 du. ill). to the (jcncral Assembly of Coimecticnt, Oct. 25, 167t).
 
 250 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 State Debt of Rhode Island. History of the Registered 
 State Debt of Rhode Island, in three chapters. By John 
 W. Richmond. 
 
 12mo. pp. lOo. Providence. John F. Moore. 
 
 Rhode Island Repudiation, or the History of the 
 
 Revolutionary Debt of Rhode Island, in three chapters. 
 
 8vo. pp. 208. 2d edition. 
 
 Providence. Saijlcs., BPdler jf- Simons. 185;.). 
 
 A Petition in relation to the State Debt. Presented 
 
 to the General Assembly at its May session. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. No date. 
 
 History of the Alleged State Debt of Rhode Island. 
 
 By Wilkins Updike, Esq., December 16, 1846. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Double columns. [^Providence.'] 1846 
 
 Report of the Commissioners. [By E. R. Potter,] 
 
 appointed at the January session of the General Assembly, 
 A. D., 1846, " to enquire into and report upon the history 
 and character of the registered debt," [of Rhode Island,] 
 etc. 
 
 12mo. pp. 15. January. 1847. 
 
 Personal. By John W. Richmond. 
 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. Dec. b. 1849. 
 
 " This article is intended solely as an exposition of the personal imputations 
 which have passed during the last six years, arising out of claim;; of indi- 
 viduals against the State." — Extract from the work. 
 
 Report of George Turner, Amherst Everett and J. 
 
 Russell Bullock, a Committee on the Registered State Debt 
 of Rhode Island, appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant 
 Governor, and Secretary of State ; Reported at the Octo- 
 ber session, 1849. 
 
 12mo. pp. 75. Providence. John F. Moore. [1849.] 
 
 Appendix to the Report on State Certificates of the 
 
 Registered State Debt, made October, 1849. By order of 
 the General Assembly. 
 
 8vo. pp. 126. Providence. Saifles J- Miller. 1852. 
 
 ThisappendLx consists of sixty papers.
 
 UlIODK ISLAM). 251 
 
 Staii; I)i;in' of Uiiodk Island. 
 
 — Tlie I'lougli and tlie Sickle : or Rliode Island in tlic 
 
 War of the Revolution of 177G. 
 8vo. pp. :2S. Double columns. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1840. 
 Rclatc-s to tlie St.ate Debt. 
 
 Rhode Island Repudiation of her Registered State 
 
 Debt. " B)^ John W. Richmond, Agent for Creditors." 
 
 12mo. pp. 1(5. {No date. 1853.] 
 
 State Prison. Annual Reports of the Board of Inspec;;ors, 
 Warden and I'hysician of the State Prison of Rhode Isl- 
 and, made to the General Assembly at their October Ses- 
 sion, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 38 Providence. Knowles .f- Vose. 1844. 
 
 The same. Annual Reports to 1863. 
 
 Previous to tlie year 18^4, tlie annual reports were brief and incoporated in 
 the schedules of the General Assembly. Since that time they have been 
 enlarged, and printed in separate pamphlets. 
 
 Stillman, Samuel, M. A. Death, The Last Enemy, De- 
 stroyed by Christ. A Sermon, preached March 27,1776, 
 before the Honorable Continental Congress ; on the death 
 of the Honorable Samuel Ward, Esq., one of the delegates 
 from the Colony of Rhode Island, who died of the small- 
 pox, in this city, (Philadelphia,) IMarch 26, Aet, 52. Pub- 
 lished at the desire of many who heard it. 
 
 8vo. pp. iv. and 28. Philadelphia. Joseph Crukshank. 1776. 
 
 Stillmax, Samuel, D. D. A Sermon, preached May 31, 
 1791, in Providence, R. I., on the death of Nicholas Brown, 
 Esq., who died ]\Iay 29th, Aetat 62. 
 
 Svo. pp. 24 and iv. Providence. J. Carter. [1791.] 
 
 Stetson, Mr., of New York. Speech on the Rhode Island 
 Controversy, 1844. (See Constitution.') 
 
 Stone, John S. Life of Bishop Griswold. See Gnswold. 
 
 Stone, T. B. P. Biography of Mrs. Rebecca Gain Webster. 
 12mo. pp. 412. Boston. Crocker cj- Brewster. 1848. 
 
 SroNE, EiiwiN ^I. The Life and Recollections of John How-
 
 252 IITBI.IOGRAPHY OF 
 
 liind, late President of tlie Rhode Island Historical Society. 
 By Edwin M. Stone. 
 12mo. pp. 348. Providence. George H. Whitney. 1857. 
 
 Annual Reports of the 3Iinistri/ at Large, which, see. 
 
 Stone, Edwin \V. Rhode Island in the Rebellion. 
 
 12ino. pp. 398. Providence. George U. Whitney. 1864. 
 
 Fifty copies of this woA were printed in 8\'o. on lunje paper. 
 
 Stowe, Mrs. Hareiet Beecher. The Minister's Wooing. 
 12mo. pp. 578. New York. Derby J- Jackson. 18 — 
 
 The scene of this novel is laid in Newport, .and portrays the manners of the 
 people in the middle of the last century. 
 
 Stiles, Ezra., D. D. Pastor of the 2d Congregational Church, 
 in Newport. A discourse on Sacred Worship, delivered at 
 the instalment of the Rev. Samuel Hopkins, A. M., into 
 the pastoral charge of the First Congregational Church, in 
 Newport, R. I., Wednesday, April 11, 1770. 
 
 8vo. pp. 48. Newport. Printed and sold by Solomon 
 
 Southwick, in Queen street. 1779. 
 
 Discourse on the Christian Union, delivered before 
 
 the Convention of Congregational Ministers of Rhode Isl- 
 and, at Bristol, April 28, 1760. 
 
 8vo. pp. Boston. 1191. 
 
 This sermon, with the appendix, contains vahiahle historical and statistical in- 
 formation respecting the churches of New England. 
 
 A History of the Judges of King Charles I. Major 
 
 General Whalley, Major General Goffie, and Colonel Dix- 
 well, who, at the restoration, 1660, fled to America, and 
 vk'ere secreted and concealed in Massachusetts and Connec- 
 ticut for near thirty years. With an account of Mr. The- 
 ophilus Whale, of Narragansett, supposed to have been one 
 of the Judges. 
 
 12mo.pp. 357. Portrait of the author. 
 
 Hartford. Ulisha Bahcock. 1794. 
 
 Address to the public, [concerning the sending of 
 
 Black Freemeil to the coast of Africa,] signed liy Ezra 
 
 Stiles and Samuel Hopkins. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Newport. April 10. 177G.
 
 RHODE ISI.AXn. 253 
 
 This rare pamplik't liiis nn title page. Tlie little alxive {jiven in brackets, is 
 in the haiuhvritiiif; of William Eller}-. 
 
 Dr. Stiles was born in North Haven, Connecticut, in 1727. In I'iCi, lie gra- 
 duated at Yale College, and was tutor there durinjj si.\ years. On the 
 18th October, 1755, lie was ordained minister over the Second Congrega- 
 tional Churcli, in Newport, where he remained until his people were dis- 
 persed by the Revolutionary war, in 1770. He then preached at Ports- 
 mouth, K. I. In 1777, he was chosen President of Yale College, which 
 station he held until his death in May, 17'Ju. Dr. Stiles was one of the 
 most learned men of his time. He possessed a critical knowledge of He- 
 brew, Greek and Latin, and was uioie or less familiar with the Samaritan, 
 Clialdcp, Syriac, Arabic, Persian and Coptic lany;uages. He was well 
 versed in mathematics, and, as a theologian, ranked second to none in 
 the country. 
 
 TfiE S\VAN Point Cemktkry ; its Cliartoi-, Rules and Regu- 
 lations, List of lot owners, and fifst annual report of the 
 Actuary. 
 
 12mo. pp. 36. Providence. Joseph Knoioles. 1848. 
 
 A Report of the committee on the present position 
 
 of Swan Point Cemateiy, made at an adjourned meeting of 
 lot owners, held in Westminster Hall, March 30, 1857. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Co. 1857. 
 
 Supreme Court. Report of cases, argued and determined in 
 
 the Supreme Court of Rhode Island. 
 G vols. Svo. Boston and Providence. 1847 to 1862. 
 
 Vol. 1. pp. 531. By Joseph K. Angell. Boston. Little i^-'Brmon. 1817. 
 
 Vol. 2. pp. 570. By Thomas Durfce. 
 
 Provkhiiice. Kiioirles, Anthony t^ Co. 1854. 
 Vol. 3. pp. 311. By John P. Knowles. do. do. do. 185G. 
 
 Vol. i. pp. G51. By Samuel Ames, Chief Justice. 
 
 Boston. Little, Drown <J- Co. 1858. 
 Vol. 5. pp. G71. By Samuel Ames, do. do. do. do. 1859. 
 
 Vol. 0. pp. 036. By Samuel Ames, do. do. do. do. 1862. 
 
 Vol. 7. pp. By Samuel Ames, Chief Justice. 
 
 Providence. Knoioles, Anthoni/ <(■ Co. 1864. 
 The 7th volume of these Reports is in the hands of the printers, while the 
 present work is going through the press. . 
 
 Stonington Railroad. Some remarks sliewing the advan- 
 tages of the proposed Railroad from Providence to Stoning- 
 ton. With a map. 
 
 8vo. pp. G. JVo date. 
 
 Re])ort on the surveys for a railroad from Stonington,
 
 254 BIBI-IOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Connecticut, to Providence, R. I., witli an approximate 
 estimate of its cost, March, 1832. 
 8vo. pp. 14. March. 1833. 
 
 An Act to Incorporate the New York, Providence 
 
 and Boston Raih'oad Company, passed at June session, 
 1832. (Charter of Rhode Island.) 
 8vo. pp. 10. Providence. B. Cranston jf- Co. 1832. 
 
 An Act to Incorporate the New York and Stoning- 
 
 ton Raih'oad Company, passed, May, 1832. (Charter of 
 Connecticut.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 9. ^New York. 1832.) 
 
 Report of the Directors of the New Y'ork, Provi- 
 dence and Boston Raih-oad Company, to the Stockholders, 
 at their annual meeting. Providence, Sept. 24, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. New York. Francis Hart. 1844. 
 
 Remarks of Mr. R. G. Hazard, * * * relative 
 
 to the cliai'ges for carrying freight over the Stonington 
 Railroad, 1851. (See Hazard.^ 
 
 Story, Mr. Justice. Charge on the Law of Treason, deliv- 
 ered to the Grand Juiy of the Circuit Court of the U. S., 
 at Newport, R. I., June 15, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 43. Providence. H. H. Broun. 1842. 
 
 [Sumner, Charles.] The Outrage in the Senate upon. 
 Proceedings of a Public Meeting of the citizens of Provi- 
 dence, held in Howard Hall, on the evening of June 7th, 
 1856. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Knoides, Antlwmj ^' Co. 1856. 
 
 Tlie object of this meeting was to consider the assault upon the Hon. Cliarlcs 
 Sumner, in the Senate Chamber at Wasliington, by Brooks. Alexander 
 Duncan presided on the occasion, and speeches were made by Professor 
 Gammell, the Hon. Charles S. Bradley, Rev. Dr. Uedge, and tl;e Rev. Dr. 
 Wayland.
 
 ■..■iS^^;^'^^,:. 
 
 te 
 
 'AYLOR, MRS. JEANiXETTE II. Startling 
 [ncidents in the life of a lady ! The eventful auto- 
 liiography of Mrs. Jeannette H. Taylor, ni'e Hop- 
 pin, [formerly of Providence.] Comprising a thril- 
 ling romance in real life. Embodying in its melo- 
 di'amatic and mysterious devclopement the most flagrant and 
 diabolical plots ever concocted by human fiends and car- 
 ried out by persevering villainy, claiming as dramatis per- 
 sonae in these scenes of dark endeavors, (to ruin the domes- 
 tic peace of a defenceless woman,) tlie sot disant and pre- 
 tended distingues of the United States. Moreover, a very 
 concise, but graphic delineation of the morals^ manners, 
 official delinquency and mysterious modus operandi of New 
 York officials. 
 8vo. pp. 24. New York. 1856. 
 
 Many Provkience people figure in tliis scainlalous pamplilet. 
 Taylor vs. Place. Report of the Case G. & D. Taylor & 
 Company vs. R. G. & J. T. Place. Decided by the Su- 
 preme Court of Rhode Island, September Terai, County 
 of Providence, 1856. Printed by order of the House of 
 Repi'esentatives, 1858. 
 8vo. pp. 34. Providence. Knowles, Anthony jf Co. 1858. 
 
 Talbot, Silas. A Commodore in the Navy of the United 
 
 States. By Henry T. Tuckcj'man. 
 ISmc. pp. vii. and 1:37. J. C. Biker. New York. 1850.
 
 256 liUilJdGKArilY OF 
 
 Tappax, David., D. D.. of Harvard College. A Funeral 
 Discourse, delivered to the Congregational Society, in 
 Providence, R. I., on the Lord's Day, after the interment 
 of Enos Hitchcock, D. D., delivered February 27, 1803. 
 
 8vo. pp. 24. Camhrige Universiti/ P7-ess. 1803. 
 
 Temperance. 
 
 Allen, Rev. Joseph W. Address before the North Kings- 
 town Temperance Society, May 25, 1831. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Wickford. J. J. Brenton. 1854. 
 
 Branch, Stephen. Address before the Providence Union 
 
 Temperance Society, June 17, 1835. 
 8vo. pp. 18. Providence. H. H. Brown. 1835. 
 
 Brooks, Charles T. Think Soberly. A Sermon on Tem- 
 perance, delivered in the Unitarian Church, Newport, R. 
 I., Sunday evening, February 6, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 18. Neivport. James Atkinson. 1842. 
 
 Constitution of the Providence County Temperance Society, 
 together veith an address of the Board of Officers, to all the 
 local societies with in the county. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. H. H. Broun. 1838. 
 
 Constitution and List of Members of the Providence Young 
 
 Men's Temperance Society. 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. 1833- 
 
 Constitution and By-laws of Washington Section No. 2. 
 Cadets of Temperance, Providence, Rhode Island. Insti- 
 tuted, July, 1848. 
 
 12mo. pp. 16. Providence. 31. B. Young. 1848. 
 
 Constitution and By-laws of Franklin Section, No. 3. Cadets 
 
 of Temperance, Pawtucket, R. I. Instituted Aug. 1848. 
 
 12mo. pp. 16. Providence. M. B. Young. 1848. 
 
 Constitution and By-laws of Channing Division No. 5, of 
 the Sons of -Temporance of the State of Rhode Island. 
 Instituted, Providence, September 13, 1847. 
 
 12mo. pp. 20. Providence. 31. B. Young. 1848.
 
 KIIODK ISI.ANn. 257 
 
 Tkmpek.vnck. 
 
 CoNsriTUTiox and By-laws of William Pcnn Division, No. 8, 
 of tlic Sons of Temperance, of the State of R. I. Institu- 
 ted at Pawtucket, June 29, 1848. 
 
 12mo. pp. Providence. M. B. Young. 1848. 
 
 Constitution and By-laws of the May Queen Union, No. 2, 
 Dauglitors of Temperance, Natick, R. I. Instituted May 
 10, 1851. 
 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. A. U. Greene. 18.52. 
 
 Constitution and By-laws of Olneyville Division, No. 10, of 
 the Sons of Temperance, of the State of Rhode Island. 
 Instituted September, 1848. 
 
 12mo. pp. IG. Providence. M. B. Young. 1848. 
 
 Constitution, By-laws and Rules of Narragansctt Division, 
 No. -3, of the Sons of Temperance, of Warren, R. I. In- 
 stituted December 14, 184G. 
 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. I. Amsburg, Jr. 1850. 
 
 Constitution and By-laws of Providence Division, No. 2, of 
 the Sons of Temperance, of Providence, State of Rhode 
 Island. Instituted July 31, 184G. 
 
 12mo. pp. IG. Providence. Amslury ^' Lincoln. 1847. 
 
 Dow, Daniel, of Thompson, Conn. A Discourse delivered 
 in Chepachet, R. I., December 5, 1830. Before the Glo- 
 cester Temperance Association. 
 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. H. M. Brown. 1831. 
 
 Drury, Lukk. Address before the Bristol Association for 
 
 the promotion of Temperance, March, 23, 1832. 
 8vo. ])p. 28. Providence. Weedeti cj- Knoivles. 1832. 
 
 ExTR.vcis from the proceedings and reports of the R. I. State 
 Total Abstinence Society from its organization, January, 
 1841 to January, 1846 ; with the constitution of the Soci- 
 ety, and the Licence Law of 1846. 
 
 12mo. pp. 30. Providence, B. T. Albro. 1846. 
 
 Foi.soM, Ri'.v. N ATiiANiia. S. Discourse before the R. I. State
 
 2o8 muLioGUAniY of 
 
 TEMPIiRANCE. 
 
 Temperance Society, delivered in Providence, January 11, 
 1839. 
 12mo. pp. 35. Providence. Knoivles, Vose ij- Co. 1839. 
 
 Gardner, Malhone. Address on Temperance, South Kings- 
 town, June, 1853. 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. Knoivles ^ Anthony. 1856. 
 
 Hazard, Rowland G. Address before the Pawcatuck Tem- 
 perance Society at Westerly, July 4, 1843. 
 12mo. pp. 30. Providence. B. F. 3Ioore. 1843. 
 
 History of Temperance and. Temperance Societies in Rhode 
 
 Island, in a series of articles published in the Providence 
 
 Daily Post, 1861. 
 Lawrence, Wm. B. Si)eecli of Lieut. Gov. Lawrence in the 
 
 Senate of Rhode Island, Feb. 10, 1852, on the Maine Law 
 
 Bill. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. 1852. 
 
 Licenses. License Law passed, January session, 1844. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. January. 1844. 
 
 Considerations on the present state of the License 
 
 Question. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. [^Providence. 1844.] 
 
 Acts in relation to Licenses, for retailine; Stron"; Li- 
 
 quors, [1844 to 1848.] 
 8vo. pp. 14. Providence. 1848.] 
 
 An Act for the suppression of Drinking Houses and 
 
 Tipjiling Shops, passed at the May session, 1852. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Saylcs .j- Miller. 1852. 
 
 An Act for the more eflPectual suppression of Drink- 
 ing Houses and Tippling Shops, passed at the January 
 session, 1853. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. A. H. Stillicell. 1853. 
 
 Parsons. Usher. An Address delivered before the Provi- 
 dence Association for the promotion of Temperance, INIay 
 27, 1831. 
 
 8vo. pp. 16. Prowrfence. 1831.
 
 rhode islam). 259 
 
 Temperance. 
 
 Petersox, Rev. Edward. Tlic Bible Temperance Review. 
 8vo. pp. 76. Providence. Printed for the j^ublisher. 18-liS. 
 
 Pickerixg, David. The Evils of Intemperance. A Dis- 
 course delivered on Sabbath evening, January 14, 1827, at 
 the Universalist Church. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22. Providence. 3Iiller .j' Grattan. 1827. 
 
 The same. Second edition. 
 
 12mo. pp. 22. Taunton. S. W. Mortimer. 1827. 
 
 PiT^rAX, Hon. John. An Address delivered before the Provi- 
 dence Union Temperance Society, February 24, 1835. 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. Knowles J' Burrout/hs. 1835. 
 
 Proceedings of the Rhode Island State Temperance Society 
 at its Second Annual Meeting, held in the city of Provi- 
 dence, Monday, October 22, 1832. 
 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. Win. Marshall (j" Co. 1832. 
 
 Proceedings of the Rhode Island State Total Abstinence Soci- 
 ety, at their annual meeting in Providence, Juniiary 25, 
 1854, -with the report of the corresponding Secretary, and 
 the speech of J. P. Knowles, Esq. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Albert Crawford Greene. 1854. 
 
 Providence Washington Total Abstinence Society. — 
 
 First Quarterly Report of, made October 8, 1841. 
 12mo. pp. 12. Providence. S. M. 3Iillard J- Co. 1841. 
 
 Report of a committee of a meeting of the citizens of Provi- 
 dence, friendly to the promotion of Temperance, 1828. 
 12mo. pp. 16. Providence. F. Y. Carlile ^ Co. 1828. 
 
 Report (Quarterly) of the committee of the Providence 
 
 Association for the promotion of Temperance, July, 1830. 
 
 8vo. pp. 22 and vii. Providence. HiUchins ^- Weedcn. 1830. 
 
 Report of the Managers of the Providence Association for 
 the promotion of Temperance, presented and read at their 
 quarterly meeting, Jan. 27, 1834. 
 
 12mo.pp. 14. ^ Providence. W. Mar><hall ,^ Co. 1834.
 
 260 lilBI.IOfiH.VI'HY OF 
 
 Tempera xcE. 
 
 Report. The Seventh Annual Report of the Rhode Island 
 State Temperance Society, January 11, 1838, together 
 witli the correspondence of the local societies. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. H. H. Broicn. 1838. 
 
 Report. First Quarterly Report of the Providence Wash- 
 ington Total Abstinence Society, made Oct. 8, 1841. 
 12mo.^pp. 12. Providence. S. M. 3Iillard <|- Co. 1841. 
 
 Report of the Rhode Island State Temperance Society for 
 
 1843. 
 12mo. pp. 24. Providence. B. T. Alhro. 1844. 
 
 Sherman, Sylvester G. Address before North Kings- 
 town Temperance Society, Nov. 4, 1832. 
 8vo. pp. 16. Providence. Wm. Simons, Jr. 1832. 
 
 Slack, Dr. D. B. Lecture on Drunkenness, delivered before 
 
 the Temperance Society in Providence, Feb., 1827. 
 12mo. pp. 22. Providence. B. T. Albro. 1838. 
 
 Tenney, Caleb J. The Intemperate use of Ardent Spirits. 
 Two discourses, preached at the First Conoresational 
 Church in Newport, R. I., July 24, 1814. By its Pastor. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Newport. Mercury Office. 1815. 
 
 Way'land, Francls, D. D. An Address delivered before the 
 Providence Association for the promotion of Temperance, 
 October 20, 1831; also the first report of the State Tem- 
 pei'ance Society. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20 and iv. Providence. Weeden i^~ Knowles. 1831. 
 
 Wells, Thomas R. Address on Temperance before the 
 
 South Kingstown Temperance Society. 
 12mo. pp. 10." Newport. 1830. 
 
 Tenney, Rev. Calej) J., of Newport. Sermon at the ordi- 
 nation of. See Asa Burton. 
 
 Thornton, Elder Abei,., late of Johnston, W. I. Tiie Life 
 of. A Preacher in the Free-Wili Baptist Connexion, and
 
 lillODK ISLAND. 261 
 
 a member of the R. I. Q. Meeting. Wrttten by himself. 
 Publislied by the R. I. Quarterly Meeting. 
 12mo. pp. Providence. Office of the InveisU<jator. 1828. 
 
 Tii.LixGHAST, Joseph L. An Oration pronounced at the First 
 Congregational Meeting House, in Providence, before the 
 Greene Association, on their anniversary, August 7, 1813. 
 Being the birth-day of their Patron, General Nathanael 
 Greene. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. H. Mann ,^ Co. 1813. 
 
 ToHEY, Rkv. Zalmon. For Funeral Discourse on, sec Henrii 
 
 Jackson. 
 
 Triyett vs. Weedex, Case of, see Varnam. 
 
 Trial of Col. David Pinneger, Lieut. Col. Wm. P. Maxwell, 
 Maj. Nathan Whiting, and Captain Allen Tillingliast, of the 
 Kentish Guards, before a General Court Martial, hoklenat 
 the Court House, in Provitlence, April 27, 1808, for a dis- 
 obedience of orders and a neglect of duty. 
 
 12mo. pp. 4G. Warren. N. j|' J. F. Phillips. 1808. 
 
 Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island. The Charter of, 
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 8vo. pp. 8. Neivport. Wm. jf- /. H. Bather. 1823. 
 
 First Annual Report of the Board of Manao-ers of 
 
 the Society of Trinity Church, Newport, for the promotion 
 of Christianity. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. Boston. James B. Dotv. 1842. 
 
 Appeal to the Public from. See Bours. 
 
 Truman, Thojias, M. D. An Oration delivered in Public, 
 
 at the State House, in Providence, (^Bhode Island,') before 
 the most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and 
 Accepted Masons, on the Anniversary B^estival of St. John 
 the Evangelist, December 27, 1781. Published at the re- 
 quest of the Brethren. Let Brotherly Love continue : 
 Heb. xiii. 1. 
 Small quarto, jip. 14. Providence, -lohti < 'artcr. 1782.
 
 ^I'li ISlBLlUGKArHY OF 
 
 Tucker, Mark, D. D. Thanksgiving Discourse, July 21, 
 1842. (See Const ilution.') 
 
 The Centennial Sermon preached before the Benefi- 
 cent Congregational Church and Society, in Providence, 
 R. I., March 19, 1813, together Mith the Articles of 
 Faith, Covenant, etc., and a list of members of said Church. 
 
 12mo. pp. 84. Providence. Knoivles <|- Vose. 1845. 
 
 TucKERMAX, Hexry T. The Life of Silas Talbot, a Com- 
 modore in the Navy of the United States. 
 
 18mo. pp. vii. and 137. New York. J. Hiker. 1850. 
 
 Turner, Henry E. An Oration delivered at East Green- 
 wich, July 4, 1800, at the request of the Kentish Guards. 
 By Dr. Henry E. Turner. Published by the author's 
 friends. 
 
 12mo. pp, 12. Providence. J. Carter. [1 809.] 
 
 Turner, George. An Official Report by William Sprague, 
 Junior, one of tho committee of the House of Representa- 
 tives of Rhode Island, upon the subject of Masonry. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Daily Advertiser Office. 1832. 
 
 Written by Geo. Turner, of Newport, and preseiiteJ by Governor Sprague as 
 a minority report. 
 
 TuSTiN, Rev. Josiah P. A Discourse delivered at the dedi- 
 cation of the new church edifice of the Baptist Church and 
 Society, in Warren, R. I., May 8, 1845. 
 
 18mo. pp. viii, and 146. Providence. U. H. Brown. 1845, 
 
 An appendix extends from p. 125 to p. 193, and contains notes A to K. 
 Among tliese are Biograpliical notices of Captain T. Willutt, Kev. Cliarles 
 Thompson and tlic Rev. John Pitman.
 
 a-.Si^^i'^A.. 
 
 IWK^ ^'^^I^^'^' WILKINS. History of the Enisco- 
 'ly^^L P'" <^'l'"''fli in Xarragaiisett, Khode Island, includ- 
 "V^^^ inr; a histoiy of other Episcopal Cliurclies in the 
 N. V^^^'^ State ; with an appendix, containing a reprint of a 
 V>v|*^^^ work now extremely rare, entitled " America Dis- 
 
 ;>--'^r^^ sected." By the Rev. J. ]MacSparran, D. D. 
 With notes containing Genealogical and Biographical 
 accounts of Distinguished Men, Families, etc. 
 8vo. pp. xxiii. and 533. 
 
 New York. Henry M. Onderdonk. 1847. 
 
 ]\Iemoirs of the Rhode Island Bar. 
 
 8vo. pp. xii. and 311. Boston. Thomas H. Webb <f- Co. 18*2. 
 
 This volume contains memoirs of Henry Bull, James Honeyman, Daniel Up- 
 dike, Augustus Johnson, Oliver Arnold, Henry Marchant, William Chan- 
 ning, Ilcury Goodwin, Rouse J. Helme, John Cole, Archibald Campbell, 
 Jacob Campbell, James M. Varnum, Mathew Robinson and Robert Liglit- 
 
 foot. 
 
 History of the iiileged State Debt of Rhode Island. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. December. 1846. 
 
 Facts relative to tlie political and moral claims of, for 
 
 the support of the Whig electors, etc., in the Western Dis- 
 trict. 
 
 8vo. pp. ] 1). Providence 1847. 
 
 See " An Address to the People of R. I., upon the 
 
 claims of," for ditto. 
 
 UxDERHiiJ., Captaix Johx. Newcs froiS America; or, a
 
 2()4 liiiii.iociRAriiv OF 
 
 now and experimental discoverie of New England ; con- 
 taining a Trve Relation of their warlike proceedings tliesc 
 two yeares last past, with a figure of the Indian Fort, or 
 Palizado. Also a discoverie of these places, that as yet have 
 very few or no inhabitants, which would yeeld speciall 
 accommodation to such as will plant there, viz: Qeenapoick, 
 Aguwom, Hudson's river, Long Island, Nahanticut, Mar- 
 tin's Vineyard, Pcquct, Narragansett Bay, Elizabeth Isl- 
 and, Puscataway, Casko, with about a hundred islands neere 
 to Casko. By Captain John Uuderhill, a Commander in 
 the Warres there. 
 
 4to pp. London Printed for J. D..fur Peter Cole, and are 
 to be sold at the signe of the Grlove in Cornhill, neere 
 the Royal Exchange. 1638. 
 
 The same. 
 
 3Iassaehusetts Hist. Soc. ?>d series, Vol. \i. 
 
 Captain Underbill was one of the tirst planters of JIassaclnisetts, and one of 
 the tliree first deputies from Boston to the General Court. 
 
 United Brethuen, Newport. Ode in commemoration of the 
 first settlement of a Congregation of the United Brethren 
 at Newport, Rhode Island, November 10, 1758, for the. 
 Jubilee in 1808. The Chapel was dedicated, June 26th, 
 1768. 
 
 8vo. pp. 10. Mivport. 1808. 
 
 Usher, Rev. John, of Bristol. Sermon at the ordination of. 
 See Wm. Smith. 
 
 ^3 tr-;J5.i iiT^S^^ ' — N-.=« ''•■■ 
 
 S^i^^X^:
 
 o.^.A^'U-c. 
 
 ^^mm^^ ■" ^^' '^'^° ^^^° °^ Trevett 
 
 T'^y^^^^' against Weeden ; On information and complaint, 
 
 ^'i> <£^A for refusing Paper Bills in payment for Butcher's 
 l^^s^ meat in Market, at par with specie. Tried before 
 ^yj^i^j/ the Honorable Superior Court, in the County of 
 Newport, September Term, 1786. Also, The Case of the 
 Judges of said Court, before the Honorable General Assem- 
 Ijly at Providence, October Session, 1786, on citation, for 
 dismissing said complaint. Wherein the Rights of the Peo- 
 ple to Trial by Jury, etc., are stated and maintained, and 
 the Legislative, Judiciary and Executive Powers of Gov- 
 ernment examined and defined. By James M. Varnum, 
 Esq., Major General of the State of Rhode Island, etc.. 
 Counsellor at Law, and member of Congress for said State. 
 
 4to. pp. iv. and 60. Providence. John Carter. 1787. 
 
 Discourse on the death of, see Drotvne. 
 
 Van,, Rev. Thomas H. Catalogue of the Pawcatuck Libra- 
 ry, with forms of regulations, hints on reading, etc. 
 8vo. pp. 120. 1848. 
 
 Prepared at the request of Mr. H. BarnarJ, iutcndeJ as a model catalogue 
 
 and tlie evident result of labor and research. 
 Vinton, Rev. Francis. Loyalty and Piety. 
 
 A Thanksgiv- 
 
 ing Discourse. (See Coiutiluthn.') 
 A Remembrance of Former days ; being a farewell
 
 2tj(j KIlilTOGRAPllY OF 
 
 discourse to Trinity Cliurcli, Newport, 11. I., prcacliecl on 
 the Fiftli Sundrtv after Trinity, July 7, 1844. 
 8vo. pp. 33. Providence. Samuel C. BJodgeit. 1844. 
 
 Vinton, Rev. Francis, D. D. An Oration on the Annals of 
 Rhode Island and Providence Plantations ; and a Rhyme 
 of Rhode Island and the Times, by William George Cur- 
 tis, Esq. Delivered before the Sons of Rhode Island in 
 New York, May 29, 18G3. 
 
 8vo. pp. 80. New York. Printed for the Association. 1863. 
 
 This oration was also delivered in Providence and Newport. It abounds in 
 historical facts, and is copiously illustrated witli notes of great interest 
 and value. 
 
 Vincent, P. A True Relation of the late Battell fought in 
 New England, between the English and the Pequet Sal- 
 vages. In which were slaine and taken prisoners tiboiit 
 700 of the Salvages, and those which escaped, had their 
 heads cutt otf by the Mohocks ; With the present state of 
 things there. 
 
 4to. pp. London. Printed hy Thomas Harper, for 
 
 Nathaniel Butler andluhn Bellamie. 1688. 
 
 The Saii^e. 
 
 Massachusetts Historieal Collections, 2>d series, vol. vi. 
 
 A Vindication of Public Justice and of Private Character, 
 against the attacks of a " Council of Ministers," of the 
 " Methodist Episcopal Church." 
 
 8vo. pp. 51. Providence John Miller. 182.S.
 
 o.iSNi*5/^.e. 
 
 "^1 1^1^^^ ALMS LEV, A.AL\SA i:. LiCe aii.l Coiifes- 
 
 r:"'f^|i»Mi*p/ sion of, wlio was tried and convicted of the mur- 
 
 /l^i> der of John Burke and Hannali Frank, in llurrill- 
 
 viile, (R. I.) Sept. 11, 1831, and sentenced to ba 
 
 hanjred on Friday, June 1, 1832. Taken from his 
 
 own mouth in the presence of Stephen AVihuartli, 
 
 Providence. 1832. 
 
 Jailor. 
 8vo. pp. 10. 
 Walker, vs. Martin. Succinct account of tlie Case Sarah 
 
 Walker vs. John Martin, in which a system of Spunging 
 
 and Fraud is exposed. With an appendix by John Martin, 
 
 Broker. 
 8vo. pp. 30. Printed for iJie uatJwr. 1827. 
 
 Waite, Daniel. An Address delivered before the Mutual 
 
 Humane Working Class Association, March 15, 1830. 
 8vo. pp. 8. Providence. Marsliall <|- Hammond. 1830. 
 
 Waku, Henrv. A Letter to the Freemen of the State of 
 
 Rhode Lsland, dated Providence, April 11, 178'J. 
 A broad side .iskiiig tlic votes of tlic Frccnien for tlie office of Secretary of 
 
 State. 
 Ward, Samuel. Life of, by William Gammeli. (Spark's 
 
 American Biography, vol. 19.) 
 Memoir of. By Charles H. Dennison. Printed in 
 
 tiic Narragansett News, Westcrlv, R. L, IH'in.
 
 -68 BlBLIOGKArilY Ol-' 
 
 [A Letter addressed to the Hon. Stephen Hopkins, 
 
 Esq., in reply to his letter to the People of Rhode Island, 
 dated March 31, 1757.] Without title page. 
 Folio, pp. 4. Bated JVeirport, Ajml 12. 1757. 
 
 For notice of the controversy between Ward and Hopkins. See Hopkins. 
 
 Sermon on the death of, March 27, 1776. See Still- 
 
 man. 
 
 Ware, Harriet. Memoir of. First Superintendent of the 
 
 Children's Home, in the city of Providence. 
 12mo. pp. V. and 151. Providence. Gr. H. Whitney. 1850. 
 
 Waterman, Henry. A discourse preached in St. Paul's 
 Church, Pavvtucket, before the 50th annual convention of 
 the Protestant Episcopal Church, in Rhode Island, June 
 9, 1840. 
 
 8vo pp. 24. Providence. B. Cranston if- Co. 1840. 
 
 An Address delivered in St. Stej)hen's Church, 
 
 Providence, R. I., on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1853, at ser- 
 vices held in commemoration of the late Rev. Samuel 
 Penny, Rector of Emanuel Church, Manville, R. I. 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. 1-853. 
 
 Waterman Street Baptist Church, Providence. A Brief 
 History ot ; with articles of Faith, Church Covenant, 
 Rules and Regulations, and List of Members. 
 
 12mo..pp. 34. Providence. Knoivles, Anthoni/ t^' Co. 1857. 
 
 The Water Project. A few plain suggestions to the Tax- 
 payers of Providence. By an old inhabitant. 
 12mo. pp. 10. Providence. H. U. Brown. 1853. 
 
 Waters of the State. Report of the Special Committee of 
 the General Assembly relative to the deleterious substances 
 deposited in the public waters of the State. By Prof Geo. 
 I. Chase. 
 
 8vo. pp. 8. , May. 18G0. 
 
 See. also. Examination by chemical analysis, &c. 
 
 Wayland, Francis, D. D., President of Brown University.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 269 
 
 Address delivered before the Providence Association for the 
 ])romotion of Temperance, October 20, 1831. Also the 
 First Report of the State Temperance Society. 
 Svo. pp. 20 and4. Providence. Weeden ^ Knoivlcs. IS'^l. 
 
 A Discourse delivered at the dedication of j\Ianning 
 
 Hall, the Chapel and Library of Brown University, Feb. 
 4, 1835. 
 
 8vo. pp. -40. Providence. Blarsliall <J' Broun. 1835 
 
 To this Discourse are .appenJeJ historical notes. 
 
 A Discourse delivered at the opening of the Provi- 
 dence Atheneum, July 11, 1838. 
 
 8vo. pp. 57. Providence, Knowles, Vase ^ Co. 1838. 
 
 An Address before the Rhode Island Society for the 
 
 Encouragement of Domestic Industry, October G, 1841. 
 
 8vo. pp. 33. Providence. B. Cranston J- Co. [1841.] 
 
 • The Afflurs of Rhode Island. A Discourse deliver- 
 ed in the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church, in 
 Providence, May 22, 1842. 1st and 2d editions. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. B. Cranston jf Co. 1842. 
 
 A Discourse delivered at the First Baptist Church, 
 
 Providence, R. I., on the day of Public Thanksgiving, 
 July 21, 1842. 
 
 8vo. pp. 31. Providence. H. H. Brotvn. 1842. 
 
 A Discourse in commemoration of the Life and Char- 
 acter of the Hon. Nicholas Brown, delivered in the Chapel 
 of Brown University, Nov. 3, 1841. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Boston. Gould, Kendall cf Lincoln. 1841. 
 
 The Death of the Believer. A Sermon preached in 
 
 the Chapel of Brown University, June 30, 1850, the Sab- 
 bath after the decease of Mrs. Ester Lois Caswell, wife of 
 Professor Alexis Caswell. (Private printed.) 
 
 8vo. i)p. 29. Providence. Joseph Knoivles. 1850. 
 
 ■ A Discourse in Commemoration of the Life and Ser- 
 vices of William G. Goddard, L. L. D. Delivered at the re- 
 quest of the Faculty, in the Chapel of Brown University, 
 March 12, 184(). 
 
 8vo. lip. 31. Providence. B. Cranston .?• Co. 184G. 
 
 34
 
 270 lilBLIOGRArHY OF 
 
 Address delivered at tlie dedication of tlie new School 
 
 House in District No. 1, North Providence, October 31 , 
 18i6, and the Rem;;rks of the Rev. Mr. Osgood and Mr. 
 Bishop on the same occasion. 
 8vo. pp. IG. Pawtacket. Gazette tf- Chronicle Press. 1846. 
 
 Report to the Corporation of Brown University, on 
 
 the clianges in the System of Collegiate Education, read 
 March 28, 1850. 
 
 8vo. pp. 76. Providence. George II. Wldtnry. 1850. 
 
 Address before the R. I., Society for the Encourage- 
 ment of Domestic Industry, and the R. I., Horticultural 
 Society, at their Second Annual Exhibition in Providence, 
 September 12, 1851. 
 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. Knowles, Anthony jf Co. 1852. 
 
 The Introductory Discourse delivered before the 
 
 American Institute of Instruction, at their twenty-fifth 
 annual meeting in Providence, R. I., Aug. 8, 1854. 
 
 12mo. pp. .35. ' Boston. Ticknor jf Fields. 1855. 
 
 Pertains to Rhode Island History. 
 
 A Discourse in commemoration of the Life and Char- 
 acter of Moses Brown Ives. 
 
 8vo. pp. 25. Providence. Knowlcs, Anthony jf Co. 1857. 
 
 A Discourse in commemoration of the Character and 
 
 Services of the Rev. James Nathaniel Granger, 1). D., 
 Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Providence, Sun- 
 day, January 18, 1857. Also an Address delivered at the 
 Funeral of Dr. Granger, January 8, 1857. By the Rev. 
 Alexis Caswell, D. D. 
 
 8vo. pp. 48. Providence. George U. WJdtney. 1857. 
 
 Wehster, Daxiel. The Rhode Island Question. Arguments 
 of Messrs. Wliip])le and Webster, in the Case of Martin 
 Luther, Plaintili' in error, versus Luther M. Borden and 
 others, in the Supreme Court of the United States, Janu- 
 ary Term, 1848. 
 
 8vo. jip. 5(3. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1848. 
 
 The Rhode Island Question. Argument in the Su-
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 271 
 
 jji-cmc Court of tlie United States, in tlic Case of Martin 
 Luther vs. Luther M. Borden and others, Jan. 27, 1848. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Washington. J. <f G. S. Gideon. 
 
 Webster, Mrs. Rebecca Gair. Biography of. See Stone. 
 
 Weights and Measures. Report of the Special Committee 
 [of the General Assembly of R. I.] in relation to Weights 
 and Measures. 
 
 8vo. pp. 7. Providence. Knowles, Antliony ^ Co. 1860. 
 
 West, Benjamin. An Account of the Observation of Venus 
 upon the Sun, the third day of June, 1760, at Providence, 
 in New Entrland. With some Account of the Lsc of those 
 Observations. " The Course of Nature is the Art of God." 
 
 8vo. pp. vi. and 22. Providence. Printed htj John Carter, 
 
 at Shakspeare' s Head. 1769. 
 
 Tlie cxpence of tlie instruments to make these observations was borne by 
 Joseph Brown, a very respectable merchant of Troviilence, " says Mr. 
 AVeat :" " a gentleman of a solid, active genius, strongly turneJ to the 
 study of Mechanics and Natural I'hilosophy, which has induced him to 
 construct and furnish himself with as curious and complete an apparatus 
 for electrical experiments as any perhaps in America, and of which he well 
 knows the use." 
 
 Whaeley and Goffe. The Regicide Judges. Papers re- 
 lating to. (Mass. Hist. Coll. 3d series, vol. vii.) See also, 
 Stiles' History of the Regicide Judges. 
 
 What A Ploughman said about the " Hints to Farmers," 
 
 made last April by the Men of " Trade." 
 8vo. pp. 33. Kingston. 1829. 
 
 Wheaton, Henry. An Oration delivered before the Tam- 
 many Society, or Columbian Order, and the Republican 
 Citizens of Providence and its vicinity, at the Town House, 
 on the Anniversary of American Independence, July 4tli, 
 1810. 
 
 8vo. pp. 20. Providence. From tlie Phcnix Press, 
 
 (Jones <f- Wliceler Printers.') 
 
 Discourse before the Phi Beta Kajipa Society of 
 
 Brown University, September 10, 1847. 
 8vo. ]>]). 54. Boston. Little J- Brown. 1847.
 
 272 ISIIiLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 Wheaton, Hon. Henry. The Value of a Man. A Dis- 
 course occasioned by tlie deatli of, delivered Sunday eve- 
 ning, Mai'cli, 19, 1848, in the First Congregational Church, 
 Providence, R. I. By the Rev. Edward B. Hall, Pastor 
 of the Church. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Charles Burnett, Jr. 1848. 
 
 Notice of Mv. Wheaton's diplomatic career, and of 
 
 the antecedents of his life. By Wm. Beach Lawrence. 
 (See Introduction to Wheaton's International Law.) 
 
 8vo. Boston. 1855. 
 
 Henry Wheaton, son of Seth Wliciton, \Yas bom in Providence, Nov. 27, 
 1785, and graduated at Brown University in 1802. After being admitted 
 to the bar, he visited Europe, and attended a Law School at I'oiters, in 
 I'rance. On his return he commenced tlie practice of law in I'roviJence, 
 but finding the field too limited, he removed to New York. Here he pub- 
 lished "a Digest of the Law of Maritime Captures or Prizes," and "An 
 Essay on the means of maintaining thi Commercial and Naval Interests of 
 the XJ. S." In 181G, he became Reporter of the decisions of the Supremo 
 Court of the U. S., which office he held eleven years, and publislied 12 
 vols, of Reports. His other writings are, a " History of the Law of 
 Nations, in Europe and America ;" " History of the Northmen ;" " His- 
 tory of Scandinavia;" "Life of William Pinckney;" and an "Essay on 
 the Progress and Prospects of Germany." But the most important of 
 Mr. Wheaton's writings is his "Elements of Intcrniitional Law," which 
 has passed through seven editions, the last two, since his deatli, weie 
 edited and enlarged by Wm. Be.ich Lawrence. Mr. Wheaton received 
 the degree of L. L. D., from Brown University, Hamilton College, N. Y. 
 and Harvard College, Mass. He died in Dorchester, Mass., March 1 1, 181S' 
 
 Wheaton, Robert. Memoir of, with Selections from his 
 Writings. 
 
 12mo. pp. 385. Boston. Ticknor, Reed ^ Fields. 1854. 
 
 WiiiprLE, John. Report [to the Rhode Island Legislature,] 
 touching certain Resolutions passed by the House of Repre- 
 sentatives of the U. S., Dec. 12, 1838, i-elative to petitions 
 for the abolition of Slavery. With a letter from the Hon. 
 Harrison Gray Otis, to John Whipple, dated Boston, 
 March 1, 1839. 
 
 8vo. pp. 30. Boston. Cassady ^ Marsh. 1839. 
 
 Speech delivered at the Whig Meeting, held in the 
 
 Town House, Providence, R. I., August 28, 1837. 
 
 8vo. pp. 1(3. Providence. 1837.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 273 
 
 The Rliodo Island Question ; Arguments of Messrs. 
 
 Wliipple and Webster, in the case of Martin Luther, 
 Plaintiff in error vs. Luther j\L Borden and others, in the 
 Supreme Court of the United States, January Term, 1848. 
 
 8vo. pp. 56. Providence. Charles Btirnoit, Jr. 1848. 
 
 Address to the People of Rhode Island, on the ap- 
 proaching Election. 
 
 8vo. pp. IG. Providence. Knowles <j- Vose. 1843. 
 
 A Discourse delivered before the Municipal Authori- 
 ties and Citizens of Providence, July 4, 18o8. 
 Svo. pp. 30. Providence. Knowles, Vose jf Co. 1838. 
 
 Whitakek, Henry C. Poem by, at the Dedication of Lyce- 
 um Hall. Oration by Francis E. Hoppin. 
 8vo. pp. Providence. Knowles, Anthony (J- Co. 1859. 
 
 White, George S. Memoir of Samuel Slater, [of Rhode 
 Island,] d\o fiither of American Manufactures, with a His- 
 tory of the rise and progress of the Cotton Manufiicture 
 in England and America. (Porti-ait of S. Slater.) 
 
 8vo. pp. 448. Philadelphia. 46 Carpenter Street. 1836. 
 
 Whitman, Benjamin, Jun'r. The Heroes of the North, or 
 the Battles of Lake Erie and Champlain. Two Poems. 
 With two engravings of Battles. 
 
 Svo. pp. 24. Boston. 1816. 
 
 Whitman, Sarah Helen. Poem, recited before the Rhode 
 Island Historical Society, on the evening of January 13, 
 1847 ; previous to the delivery of Judge Duifee"s Dis- 
 course. 
 
 8vo. pp. 6. Providence. C. Burnett, Jr. 
 
 WniTTiNGHAM. Our need of more Faith. A Sermon preach- 
 ed at St. John's Church, Providence, August 11, 1843, at 
 the consecration of J. P; K. Ilenshaw, D. D., as Bishop of 
 Rhode Island. By the Rt. Rev. Wm. R. Whitingham,' 
 D. D., Bishop of Maryland. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Prooidence. Burnett .f Blod>jett. 1843.
 
 271 HIBLIOGRArHY OF 
 
 Wholesome Severity reconciled with Christian Liberty, or 
 A True Resolution of a present Controversie concerning 
 Liberty of Conscience. Here you have the qncstion stated, 
 the middle way betwixt Popish Tyrannic and Schismatizing 
 Liberty approved, and also confirmed from scripture, and 
 the testimonies of Divines, yea of whole churches. The 
 chiefe arguments and exceptions used in the Bloudy Tenent. 
 The Compassionate Samaritaine, jNL S. to A. S. &c., exam- 
 ined. Eight distinctions used for qualifying and clearing the 
 whole matter. And, in conclusion, a Parcxmetick to the five 
 apologists for choosing accommodation rather than Tolera- 
 tion. Imprimatur. la. Crawford, Decemb. 16, 1G44. 
 
 Small -ito. pp. vi. and 40. London. Printed for Cliristopher 
 
 Meredith, signe of the Crane, in 
 PauCs Churehi/ard. 1G45. 
 
 Wight, Rev. Henry, of Bristol. Sermon at the Ordination 
 of, see Prentiss. 
 
 Wilbur, Johx. A Narrative and Exposition of the late pro- 
 ceedings of the New England Yearly Meeting, with some 
 of its subordinate meetings and their committees, in relation 
 to the doctrinal controversy now existing in the Society of 
 Friends, etc. With an appendix edited from records kept, 
 from time to time, of these proceedings, and intersjiersed 
 witli occasional remarks and observations. Addressed to 
 the members of the said Yearly Meeting. 
 
 12mo. pp. 352. New York. Piercy J- Read. 1845. 
 
 Wilkinson, Jemima. History of, containing an authentic 
 narrative of her life and character, and the rise, progress 
 and conclusion of her ministry. By David Hudson. 
 
 12mo. pp. 208. and 20. Geneva, N. Y. S. P. Hull. 1821. 
 
 Relates oliiefly to the proceedings of the Friends in Rhode Island. 
 
 Jemima Wilkinson was born in Cumberland, R. I , about the year l7o3, and 
 was educated as a Quaker. She became a religious fanatic, and claimed 
 to be invested with divine attributes. She professed to work miracles, and 
 induced many to become her followers. In 1787-80, she and her followers 
 removed to, and founded a colony in what is now Yates County, in the 
 State of New York. She exacted from her followers the most complete 
 submission and the most menial services, and exerted a [lowerful influence
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 275 
 
 over tlicMii. Slic insislcil on tlic Sliakcr doctrine of ccliliacy, and the ex- 
 ercises of their roli^'ious meetings resembled tliose of that sect. After 
 her death, which took place on the 1st of July, 181U,at Jerusalem, Yates 
 County, N. Y., her followers were scattered and broken up. 
 
 WiLM.AMS, Mrs. C.\therine R. Biography of Revolutionary 
 Heroes ; containing tlie Life of Brigadier General Wm. 
 Barton ; and also, of Cajjtain Stephen Olney. 
 
 12mo. pp. viii. and 312. 
 
 Providence. P iihlished for the Author. 1839. 
 
 Fall River. An Authentic Narrative. 
 
 ISino. pp. l'J8. Providence. Marshall, Brown cj Co. 1833. 
 
 Tales. National and Revolutionary. 
 
 2 vols. 18ino. Vol. 2. pp. 209. 
 
 Providence. Cranston (f- Hammond. 1835. 
 
 Annals of the Aristocracy ; being a Series of Anec- 
 dotes of some of the Principal Families of Rhode Island. 
 Numbers 1 and 2. 
 
 8vo. pp. 80 and 80. Providencec. B. T. Alhro. 1845. 
 
 Williams. Roger. A Key into the Language of America, 
 or an Help to the Language of the Natives in that Part 
 of America called New England ; together with briefe Ob- 
 servations of the Customes, Manners and Worships, &c. 
 of the aforesaid Natives, in Peace and Warre, "in Life and 
 Death. On all which are added spirituall Observations, 
 generall and particular, by the Authour, of chiefe and 
 .speciall use (upon all occasions) to all the English inhabit- 
 ing those Parts ; yet pleasant and profitable to the View of 
 all Men. By Roger Williams, of Providence, in New 
 England. 
 
 18mo. pp. 216. London. Printed hy Gregory Dexter. 1643. 
 
 The same work. 
 
 Mass. Eist. Soe. Coll. \st scries, vols. 3 and 5. 
 
 The same work. 
 
 Pihode Island Hist. Soc. Coll Vol. 1. 
 
 This is the earliest printed book of Roger Williams. In the Preface he says, 
 
 " I drew the materialls in a rude lurapc at sea, as a private helpe to my
 
 276 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 
 
 owno memor_v, that I might not by my present absence lightly lose whiit 
 I had so dearely bought in some few ycares hardship and charges among 
 the barbarians; yet being reminded b_y some, what pitie it were to bury 
 those materialls in my grave at land or sea." 
 
 The nation who spoke this language has long since disappeared, and 
 the only monuments that remain, besides this " Key" of Uoger "Williams, 
 are the translation of the Bible, by John Eliot, and the Indian Grammar, by 
 the same indefatigable missionary and student. 
 
 Mr. Cotton's Letter lately printed, examined and 
 
 answered. By Roger Williams, of Proviilence, in New 
 England. 
 Small 4to. pp. 47. Dedicatory 2 pages. 
 
 London. Imprinted in the ye ere 1G44. 
 In his dedicatory address the author thus gives his reasons for publishing this 
 "Letter :" This Letter I acknowledge to have received from Mr. Cotton 
 (whom for liis personall excellencies I truly honour and love.) Yet at 
 such a time of my distressed wanderings amongst the Barbarians, that 
 being destitute of food, of cloths, of time, I reserved it (though hardly, 
 amidst so many barbarous distractions) and afterward prepared an answer 
 to be returned." • 
 
 "In the interim, some friends being much grieved, tliat one publikely 
 acknowledged to be godly and dearly beloved, should yet be so exposed to 
 the mercy of an howling wildernesse in frost and snow, &c., Mr. Cotton 
 to take off the edg of Censure from himself, profest both in speech and 
 writing, that he was no procurer of my sorrows. ' 
 
 "Some letters then passed between us, in which I proved and exprest, 
 that if I had perislicd in tliat sorrowfuU Winter's flight ; only the blood of 
 Jesus Christ could have washed him from the guilt of mine." 
 
 "His finall answer.was, had you perished, your^blood had beene on }-our 
 owne head ; it was your sinne to procure it, and your sorrow to sufler it." 
 
 "Here Iconfesse I stopt, and ever since supprest mine answer; waiting 
 if it might please the father of mercies, more to molifie and soften, and 
 render more humane and mercifuU, the care and heart of that (otherwise) 
 excellent and worthy man." 
 
 " It camiot now, be justly offensive, that finding this letter puhlikc (by 
 whose procurement I know not) I also present to the same publiko view, 
 my formerly intended answer." 
 
 The tbllowing is the title of the letter to which it is a reply : 
 "A Letter of Mr. John Cottons, Teacher of the Church in Boston, in New- 
 England, to Mr. Williams, a Preacher 'there ; wherein is shewed, that 
 those ought to he received into the Church who are godly, though they 
 doe not see, nor expressly bewaile all the pollutions in Church-fellowship, 
 Ministry, Worship, Government. Small -Ito. pp. 10. rrinlcd at Loudon 
 for Benjamin Allen. 1643." 
 This work was republished in London'in 184S, by the"IIanserd Knollys So- 
 ciety," in connection with WiUiaui's Bloudy Tencnt. In it the author
 
 RHODK ISLAND. 277 
 
 vi.i.licatos llic act of tlic Afagistratcs in banishing Roger Williams from 
 Massaclmselts, though he denied that he had any agency in it. 
 
 The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution, for cause of 
 
 Conscience, discussed in a Conference betw<^ne Trutli and 
 Peace, wlio, in all tender Aff'ection, present to the High 
 Court of Parliament, (as the Result of their Discourse") 
 these, (amongst other Passages) of the highest Considera- 
 tion. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 24 of preliminary matter and 247. 
 
 Printed in the year 1G44. 
 
 I'pon a close comparison of the two copies of this work in the Library of 
 Brown University, printed in the same year, it is evident from ditferences 
 ■ n the type and orthography of their title p.iges, .as well as from the head- 
 ings of the ch.apters, tluat there were two editions of it. One contains .a 
 list of errata at the end, which is corrected in the other. 
 
 This work owes its origin to a very interesting circumstance. In tlie 
 first volume of the publications of the Hanscrd Knolly's Society m.ay be 
 found a piece entided, ■' An Humble Supplication to the Kind's Majesty 
 as it was presented, 1020." " This," says Mr. Underbill, was a Baptist 
 production." It was a well arranged, clear and concise .argument 
 .agamst persecution, and for liberty of conscience. It was written by 
 one imprisoned in Newgate for conscience' sake. So rigid was his 
 confinement that paper, pens, and ink were denied him. He had recourse 
 therefore, to sheets of paper sent by a friend in London, as stoppers to the 
 bottle containing his daily .allowance of milk. He wrote his thoughts in 
 imlk, on the paper thus jirovided, and retured them to his friend ^in the 
 same w.ay. It is well known that writing of tliis kind becomes legible 
 by holding it to the fire. 
 
 From this treatise were taken those arguments against persecution 
 which, being replied to by Mr. Cotton, gave rise to the work of Mr. Wil- 
 liams, and which he has so significantly called, in reference to Cotton's 
 views as opposed to the mild doctrines of toleration, " The Bloudy Ten- 
 ent of Persecution Discussed." It was written while he was occupied in 
 obtaining the Charter for Rhode Island. In many p.arts it bears evident 
 tokens of liiiste, and occasional obscurities show that he bad no time to 
 amend his work. Indeed, he tells us that these discussions were prepared in 
 London, "forpublike view, iu change of roomes .and corners, ye.a, sometimes 
 in v.ariety of strange houses, sometimes in the fields, in the midst of travel • 
 whore he hath been forced to gather and scatter his loose thoughts and 
 papers." It is nevertheless considered to be the best written of .aU his 
 works. The doctrines of religious freedom are fully set forth, the style 
 is throughout animated, and the p.age is adorned with frcquent'im.ages of 
 great beauty. Giuld'x Arconid ofthetrritinr/s nf Jlor/er Tl'////,,,,,.?. 
 
 In 1047, .John Cotton published a reply to Williams' " Bloudy Tenent " 
 entitled" The Bloudy Tenent w.ashcd .and made white in the Bloud i.f
 
 273 Bnu.iocntAniY of 
 
 the Lambc" ; for the full tillo of whicli, sec Cnlton. To this Afr. 'Williams 
 made a rejoinder, bearing the following title : 
 
 The Bloody Teiicnt yet more Bloody, by j\Ir. Cot- 
 
 ton's Endevoiir to wash it white in tlie Blood of the 
 Lambe ; of whose precious Blood spilt in the Blood of his 
 Servants, and of the Blood of jNlillions spilt in former and 
 later Wars for Conscience Sake, that most Bloody Tenent 
 of Persecution for Cause of Conscience, upon a Second 
 Tryal, is found now more apparently and more notoriously 
 guilty. In this Rejoinder to Mr. Cotton are principally, 
 
 1. The Nature of Persecution, 
 
 2. The Power of the Civill Sword in Spirituals, — examined. 
 
 3. The Parliaments Permission of Dissentinof Consciences 
 justified. Also (as a Testimony to Mr. Clark's Narrative) 
 is added a Letter to Mr. Endicot, Governor of the Massa- 
 setts in N. E. By R. Williams, of Providence, in New 
 England. 
 
 Small Jrto. pp. Dedicatioii to the High Court of Parliament, 
 18 pages. Dcd. to the General Courts, especially that of 
 Massachusetts, in N. England, 7 pages. To the merciful 
 and compassionate reader, 12 pages. Table of contents, 
 16 pages. Text, 320. London. Printed by Giles Calvert, 
 and are to he sold at the Black-Sjorcad-Eagle, 
 at the West-End of Pauls. 1652. 
 
 This work discusses the same great questions as the preceding, and main- 
 tains the same views, with additional arguments. "Both,"sa>'s Prof. 
 Giimmell, " arc pervaded with a mildness quite unusual in the controver- 
 sial writings of that day, and arc enriched with an amoiait of learning 
 that does credit to the varied scholarship of their author. 
 
 The Hireling Ministry None of Christ's, or a Dis- 
 
 course touching the Propagating the Gospel of Christ 
 
 Jesus. Humbly presented to such pious and honourable 
 
 Hands, whom the present Debate thereof concerns. By 
 
 Roger Williams, of Providence, in New England. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. viii. and 36. 
 
 London. Printed in the Second Moneth. 1652. 
 
 This pamphlet is extremely valuable, because it contains a clearer exposition 
 of Mr. Williams' views respecting tlie ministry, than any other of his
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 270 
 
 works. It begins with an " Epistle Dedicatory, to .ill siicli honorable iinil 
 pious hands, whom the present debate touchinj;; the propa gatin;; of Christ's 
 Gospel concerns ; and to all such gentle ISereans, who, with inj;enious 
 civility, desire to search, what's presented concerning .Tesus Christ be so 
 or not." In this the author says of himself, " I have not been altogether 
 a stranger to the learning of the Egyptians, and have trod the hopcfulle»t 
 paths to worldy preferment, which for Christ's sake I have forsaken. T 
 know what it is to study, to preach, to be .an elder, to be applauded ; and 
 yet also what it is to tug at the oar, to dig with the spade and plow, and to 
 labor, and to travel d.ay and night .amongst English, amongst barb.arians ! 
 Why should I not be humbly bold to give my witness faithfully, to give 
 my counsel effectually, and to persuade with some truly pious and consci- 
 entious spirits, rather to turn to law, to physick, to soldiery, to educating 
 of children, to digging, (and j-ct not cease from prophesying) rather than 
 to live under the slavery, yea under the censure (from Christ Jesus and 
 his saints and others also) of a mercenary and hireling ministry." 
 
 The purpose of the work appears to be, to oppose a legal estaWishment 
 of religion and the compulsory support of the clergy. The principal 
 points maintained are: 1. Neither the " begetting ministry" of the 
 Apostles to the nations, nor the " feeding .and nourishing ministry" of 
 pastors and teachers, according to the first institutions of the Lord Jesus 
 is now e.xtant. 2. There ought to be a perfect liberty to all men to main- 
 tain such worship and ministry as they please. 3. Ministers ought to be 
 supported by voluntary donations, and not by legal provisions. 
 
 Experiments of Si)iritual Life and Health and their 
 
 Preservatives, in which the weal^est Child of God may get 
 Assurance of his Spiritnall Life and Blessednesse, and the 
 strongest may finde proi)ortionable Discoveries of his Chris- 
 tian Growth and the Means of it. By Roger' Williams, ot 
 Providence, in New England. 
 
 Small 4to. pp. 50. 
 
 London. Printed in the Second nwnlh. 1G52. 
 
 The Epistle dedicatory to the Hon. the T.ady Vane the j'oungcr, fills i pages, 
 and that to the Christian reader, 4 pages. The work is in the form of a 
 letterfrom Williams to his wife upon her recovery from a dangerous ill- 
 ness, beginning witli"My dearest love and companion in this vale of 
 tears." 
 
 An exact reprint of this exceedingly rare work was made in Providence, 
 in 18G2, with an Introduction by the Rev. Francis Wayland, D. D., at the 
 expense of Samuel Kandall, Esq., a descendant of Roger AVilliams. 
 
 George Fox digg'd out of liis Burrowes, or an 
 
 Offer of Disputation on fourteen Proposalls, made this last 
 Summer, 1072, (so call'd) unto G. Fox, then present on 
 I!. Island, in New England, liv U. W. As also how
 
 280 BUil-IOGRAPHY OF 
 
 (G. Fox slily departing) the Disputation ■went on, being 
 managed three dayes at Newport on R. Island, and one 
 day at Providence, between John Stubs, John Burnet, 
 and WilHam Edmundson, on the one Part, and R. W. on 
 the other. In wliich many Quotations of G. Fox and Ed. 
 IJurrowe's Book in FoHo are alleadged. With an Appen- 
 dix, of some Scores of G. F., his simple lame answers to 
 his Opposites in that Book quoted and replyed to. By R. 
 AV., of Providence, in N. E. 
 Small 4to. pp. 327. Boston. Printed by John Foster. 1G70. 
 
 Mr. Williams, in writing this book, used a style of contemptuous bitterness 
 wliich seems not to have been natural to him. Mr. Fo.x and Mr. Burnycat 
 rcpUed in the same str.ain, thougli with more coarseness. Their Book is a 
 quarto of four hundred and eighty-nine pages, entitled, "A New England 
 Firebrand Quenclied," &c. It would be well, says Prof. Kuowles, for the 
 reputation of all parties, if both of these works could be forgotten. In 
 referring to this controversy, we must avoid confounding the fanatical ex- 
 travagances of some of the adherents of George Fo.x, at that period, in 
 New England, which were generally regarded as injurious to the morals 
 and order of society, with the principles of the large and influential de- 
 nomination of Friends, so called, at the present day. Guild's Writhir/s uf 
 li. Williams. 
 
 Roger Williams. Letter to Major Mason, dated Providence, 
 June 20, 1670. 
 
 llassackusefts Hist. Coll. 1st series, Vol. i. p. 275. 
 
 This letter gives an account of Williams' being driven away from Massachu- 
 setts, of his settlement in Providence, and of subsequent occurrences. 
 
 The settlement of the first churches in Massachusetts. 
 
 Account of ministers who were fixed in Salem, Charles- 
 town, Dorchester and Boston, Watertown and Roxbury. 
 Controversy with Roger Williams and Mrs. Hutchinson. 
 Synod in 1037; and state of religion to the year 16-17. 
 
 Mass. Mist. Coll. 1st series. Vol. ix. 
 
 Deposition of 1G82. Ibid. 2d series, Vol. vii. 
 
 Letter to Governor Bradstreet, dated May 6, 1682. 
 
 Ibid. 2d series, Vol. viii. 
 
 Letter to Governor Leverett, dated 16tli, 8th mo., 
 
 1676. Ibid. Sd series. Vol. i. 
 Seven Letters of, to Governor Hutchinson, of Mas- 
 
 sachusetts, 1636 to 1638. Ibid.
 
 RHODE ISLAND. 281 
 
 From the Hutchinson Papers. The note which prceoilcs lliem says : " The 
 first of tliese letters of Roger Williams, was probably writtun citlier in 
 August, 1G36, before Endocott's Expedition, or in October after it; the 
 second, 20th August, 1037 ; tbe tliird, October 28, 11J37 ; the fourtli, prob- 
 alily in June, 1038 ; the fifth, about August, 1038; the sixtli, about Sep- 
 tember, 1038 ; all addressed to Gov. Wintlirop ; the seventh, to liis eldest 
 son lias a full date." 
 
 Letters from, to Governor Winthrop, of Connecticut. 
 
 (See Wintlirop Papers in 
 
 Mass. Hist. Coll. Sd series, vol. ix.) 
 
 There are twenty-four letters in this collection, written between the years 
 1645 aud 1601. 
 
 Letters from, to John Wintlirop, Jr., Governor of 
 
 Connecticut. (Ibid. vol. x.) 
 
 The letters included here are from 1654 to 1660. 
 
 Letters from, to John Winthrop and John Winthrop, 
 
 Jun'r. diass. Mist. Coll. vol. 6, -ith scries. 
 
 8vo. pp. 127. Boston. Printed for the Society. 1863. 
 
 The earliest of these letters was written in the year 1030, from which period 
 they extend to the year 1075. They are sixty-five in number. 
 
 Memoir of, the Founder of the State of Rhode Isl- 
 and. By James D. Knowles, Professor of Pastoral Duties 
 in the Newton Theological Institution ; with a fac simile of 
 R. WilHams' handwriting. 
 
 1-mo. pp. -wi. and 437. Boston. Lincoln, Bdmands ^ Co. 
 
 Life of, the earliest Legislator and True Champion 
 
 for full and ahsolute Liberty of Conscience. By Romeo 
 Elton, D. D., F. R. P. S. 
 
 12ino. pp. viii. and 173. Providence. Cr. H. Whitney. 1853. 
 
 An Account of the Writings of By R. A. Guild. 
 
 8vo. pp. 11. 
 
 This pamplilet contains a full account of the publislied works of Williams, 
 and lias been of much service to me in preparing this bibliography. 
 
 Life of By Wm. Gammell, A. M. 
 
 l(5ino. pp. ix. and 221. Boston, Little. Brown J- Co. 1854. 
 
 Whatcheer ; or Roger Williams in Banishment. See 
 
 Durfee. 
 
 Account of the writings of, see Guild.
 
 282 nilil.IOGRAPHY ()!•■ 
 
 Spirit of Roger Williams. See Johnson. 
 
 Koger Williams was born in Wales in 1599, and was educated at Oxford. lie 
 arrived in America in 1031, and was settled at Salem, Massiictuisetts. In 
 1G35, on bein|f banislied from that colony, lie came to Rhode Island, where 
 lie arrived the following spring, and founded the Colony of Providence 
 I'lantalions. In 1613, he was sent to England, and in the following year 
 returned with a patent for the territory and permission to form a govern- 
 ment. In IG.jl, he was again sent to England, .is .in iigent of the colony. 
 Returning three years after, lie was chosen President of the government. 
 He died in April, 1083, aged 84 years. Mr. Williams was tlio great origi- 
 nator of the doctrine of Liherty of Conscience in religious m.atters, and 
 was a bright example of the toleration which he demanded from others. 
 His mind w.as strong .and well cultivated. His several works, .all of which 
 are very rare, and the titles of which are above given, are in the Library of 
 Brown University, and also in that of Mr. Jolm Carter Brown, of Provi- 
 dence. 
 
 Seethe anonymous work, entitled "Wholesome Severity Reconciled 
 ■with Christian Liberty," which is mentioned on page '274. 
 
 "Williams, Tiios. A Sermon on the Conclusion of the Se- 
 cond Century, from the settlement of the State of Rhode 
 Island and Providence Plantations. By Thomas Willams, 
 Pastor of the Church, Barringtou, R. I. 
 
 8vo. pp. 32. Providence. Knowles, Vose ff Co. 1837. 
 
 ■ A Discourse on the Life and Death of Oliver Shaw. 
 
 12mo. pp. 39. Boston. C. P. 31oodi/. 18i>i. 
 
 Wilson, Jame.s. An Oration, delivered before the Providence 
 Association of Mechanics and jNIanufacturers, at their An- 
 nual P^lection, April 14, 1704. By James Wilson, Co-Pastor 
 of the Congregational Society on the West Side of the 
 River. 
 
 8vo. pp. 27. Providence. Bennett Wheeler. 1795. 
 
 WiNSLOW, Edward. Hypocrisie Unmasked : A True Rela- 
 lation of the Proceedings of the Governour and Company 
 of the 3Iassachusetts against Samvel Gorton (and his Ac- 
 complices) a notorious disturber of the Peace and quiet of 
 the severall Governments wherein ho lived ; With the 
 grounds and reasons thereof, examined and allowed by 
 their Generall Court holden at Boston in New Enjhuul in 
 November last, 1G16.
 
 KHODK ISLAND. 283 
 
 Tot^etlior witli n particular Answer to tlic manifold slanders, 
 and aboininahle fidselioods wliicli arc contained in a Book 
 written by the said Gorton, and entituled, SinqjUcitics de- 
 fence against Seven-headed Policy, ^c. 
 
 Discovering to the view of all whose eyes are open, his mani- 
 fold Blasphemies ; As also the dangerous agreement which 
 he and his Accomplices made with ambitious and treacher- 
 ous Indians, who at the same time were deeply cno-ao-ed in 
 a desperate Conspiracy to cut off all the rest of the English 
 in the other Plantations. 
 
 Whereunto is added a briefe Narration (occasioned by certain 
 aspersions) of the true grounds or cause of the first Plant- 
 ing of New England; the President of their Churches in 
 the Way and Worship of God ; their Communion with 
 the Reformed Churches ; and their practice towards those 
 that dissent from them in matters of Pieligion and Church- 
 Government. Psal. 120. 3. What shall lie given unto 
 thee, or what shall be done unto thee thou false tongue? 
 Vers. 4. Sharpe arrows of the Mighty, with coales of 
 Junijier. 
 Small 4t(). pj). 103. London. Printed hy Rich. Cotes for John 
 Bellamy at the three Golden Lions in Corn- 
 hill, neare the Rojall Exchange. 16-lG. 
 
 The vnluine bcsins witli an apology for his book in a dedication to tlie " Rt. 
 Hon. Kohert Karl of Warwick, Govenior-in-Cliief and Lord High Admiral 
 of all those island and other plantations of the English i]) America," as 
 follows : 
 
 " Were not your wisdomc and experience in the great and weighty af- 
 faires of State so well known, and were yee not so much accustomed to the 
 unjust complaints of clamorous persons, I might be discouraged to appcare 
 in the righteous cause of the United Cohmies of New England, and more 
 especially in the behalf of the Governour and Company of the Massachu- 
 setts, to render a reason for their just .and righteous proceedings against 
 .Samuel Gorton and his companions, who however, (where they- are un- 
 known) they goe here under the garb of peaceable people; yetifyour Hon- 
 ours, and the rest of the Honourable committee shall be pleased (when more 
 weighty employments sh.all give w.ay) to peruse our last defence against 
 the clamorous complaints, and scandalous Treatise, called, SlmpUcities de- 
 fence against Scrcn-lieadecl Polici/, ^-c, I make no question but yee will 
 receive full satisfaction in wliat we have done, and be ready to justifie our 
 proceedings against them as godly and righteous."
 
 284 KiBi.ioGRAPiiY or 
 
 Following the dedication wliidi extends to six pages, is the " True Re- 
 lation of the Proceedings of the Governor and Company of the Jlassachn- 
 setts" against Gorton, examined and allowed by tlicir General Court hold- 
 en at Boston in November, 1646. 
 
 The Danger of tolerating Levellers in a Civill State ; 
 
 or an Historicall Narration of the dangerous, pernicious 
 practices and opinions, wherewith Samuel Gorton and his 
 levelling accomplices so much disturbed and molested the 
 scverall Plantations in New England ; (Parallel to the 
 positions and Proceedings of the present Levellers in Old 
 England,) Wherein their severall errors dangerous and 
 very destructive to the peace both of Church and State, 
 their carriage and reviling language against Magistracy and 
 all Civill Power, and their blasphemous speeches against 
 the holy things of God ; together with the course that was 
 there taken for suppressing them, are fully set forth ; with 
 a satisfactory answer to their complaints made to the Par- 
 liament. By Edw. Winslow of Plymouth in New Eng- 
 land. 
 Small 4to. pp. 103. London. Printed hy Richard Cotes, for 
 John Bellamy, at the lhree\Golden Lions in 
 Cornhill neare the Roy all Exchange. 1649. 
 
 This work is the same as the " Hypocricie Unmasked," with a different title. 
 The Dedication to the Earl of Warwick is omitted, and in its place is a 
 table of contents filling the two pages. 
 
 New England's Salamander, discovered by an irreli- 
 
 gious and scornful pamphlet, called New England's Jonas 
 cast up at London, &c., owned by Major John Childe, but 
 not probable to be written by him. Or, a satisfactory An- 
 swer to many aspersions cast upon New England therein. 
 Wherein our Government there is shewed to bee legall and 
 not arbitrary, being as neere the Law of England as our 
 condition will permit. Together with a briefe Reply to 
 what is written in answer to certaine Passages in a late 
 Booke called Hypocracie Unmasked. 
 Small 4to. pp. London. Printed by Ric. Cotes, for John Bel- 
 lamy, and are to bee sold at his shop at the siyne of the three 
 Golden Lions inCornehill, necre the Royall Exchange. IMl.
 
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 Mass. Hist. Coll. 3d series, vol. 2. 
 
 Woodbury, Rev. AuGtisius, Chaplain of the Reiiimcnt. A 
 Narrative of the Campaign of the First Rhode Ishind Regi- 
 ment, in the Spring and Summer of 1861. Illustrated 
 with a portrait [of Gen. Burnside,] and a map. 
 
 12mo. pp. 260. Providence. Sidney S. llider. 1862. 
 
 The same work on large paper, 50 copies printed. 
 
 Oration delivered before the M. W. Grand Lodge of 
 
 Rhode Island, at Newport, June 25, A. L. 5860. 
 
 8vo. pp. 12. Providence. Cooke ^ Daniehon. 1860. 
 
 The Preservation of the Republic. An Oration de- 
 livered before the Municipal Authorities and Citizens of 
 Providence, July 4, 1862. 
 
 8vo. pp. 23. Providence. Knowles, Anthony ^ Go. 
 
 Wright, Rev. Luther. Sermon at the installation of. See 
 Noycs. 
 
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 vOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN UNION. An- 
 
 '' mial lieports of the President and Directors of 
 the Young jNIen's Christian Union, presented to 
 the Corporation, from 1804 to ISaO. 
 
 YorxG Ladies" High School. Exercises at the Reunion of, 
 in Providence, R. I., Eehruary 5, 1858; witli a brief 
 notice of its founder, [John Kingsbury.] 
 
 Svo. pp. ?)•'). Portrait of Mr. Kingsbury. 
 
 Providence. Georffc H. Wliitncy. 18.38. 
 
 Young Men's Christian Association, Bristol. Consti- 
 tution and List of Officers of. Organized December, 1863. 
 Small 12mo. pp. 14. Providence. Alfred Antliovy. 1S63. 
 
 omitted in its PROrEE PLACE. 
 
 Urowne, Ansel. Wonderful Works of God. A Narrative 
 of the wonderful facts in the case of Ansel Browne, of 
 Westerly, Rhode Island, who, in the midst of opposition 
 to the Christian religion, was suddenly struck lilind, dumb, 
 and deaf; and after 18 days was suddenly and comparative- 
 ly restored, in the presence of hundreds of persons, in the 
 Christian Chapel,' at Westerly, on the l.'jth Nov. 18oT. 
 Wi'itten under his dii'cction. 
 
 l8mo. ])[>. 47. and portrait. Irrintoii, X. J. 1868.
 
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 CoLBURN, Dana Pond. First Principal of. the Rhode Island 
 State Normal School. With a sketch of the Institution. 
 From Barnard's American Journal of Education for March, 
 18G2. 
 
 8vo. pp. 29. 
 
 EvSTBURN, jA>fES Wai.lis. Yamoydon ; A Tale of the 
 Wars of King Philip, in Six Cantos ; by the late Rev. 
 James Wallis Eastburn and his Friend. Published by 
 James Eastburn. 
 
 12mo. pp. xii. and 339. New York. 1820. 
 
 Tliis work was written by Eastburn, in connection with the late Robert C. 
 Sands of New York, during liis residence at Bristol, as a student of di- 
 vinity, with Rt. Rev. A. V. Griswold, Bishop of the Eastern Diocese, and 
 was left in an unfinished state, at his death, December 2d, 1819. It was 
 finished and prepared for publication b_v Sands immediately afterwards.
 
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