PHYSICIANS IN NEWPORT. Dr. Theophilus C. Dunn. Dr. James Turner. Dr. Daniel Watson. Dr. Cotton. Dr. David R. King. Dr. J. J. Ellis, Portsmouth. Dr. Henry Turner. Dr. O. C. Turner. Dr. W. A. Watson. Dr. Buller. Dr. Wood, (Botanic Physician.) Dr. Reh, (Hydropathic Physician.) LAWYERS. George Turner, Esq. Henry Y. Cranstoun, Esq. C. G. Perry, Esq. William H. Cranstoun. Wm. Gilpin, Esq. BANKS. Newport Bank. Rhode Island Bank. K. I. Union Bank. New England Commercial Bank. Traders' do. Merchants do. Exchange do. Savings do. LIBRARY (CIRCULATING). Mr. James Hammond. Upwards of 8000 volumes of standard works, to which additions are constantly being made, are to be found in this well-appointed establishment. An excellent catalogue has been prepared, and Mr. Hammond himself is a bibliopole of the best class. NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL DEPOT. Benj. T. Tilley. NEWSPAPERS. Newport Daily News and (Weekly) Herald of the Times. (Whig.) Edited by Win. H. Cranstoun, Esq. Newport Weekly Mercury, (Neutral). Established 1761. Edited by George C. Mason, Esq. Newport Advertiser—a Democratic Organ (Weekly). Edited by Jas. Atkinson, Esq. POST OFFICE—THAMES STREET. Post Master—M. J. Coggeshall. COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS. Hon. E. W. Lawton. TELEGRAPH AND EXPRESS OFFICE, At Kinsley s', in Thames street, near the United States Hotel. HOTELS. Ocean House—Touro street. Mr. John Weaver, proprietor. The drawing-room of this establishment is really superb, and the other appointments, of the house admirable. Atlantic House—Comer of Pelham and Touro streets. Mr. Joseph B. Weaver, proprietor. An admirable establishment—fitted up with taste and splendor, and with every accommodation for visitors. Belle Vue Hotel—Belle Vue street. Mr. William Hazard, proprietor. This hotel possesses one of the finest dining-rooms in America, and the bed-rooms and private apartments possess every desirable convenience. United States Hotel—Pelham and Alain streets. Mr. A. B. Copeland, proprietor. A centrally situated hotel—in the very heart of the town, and near the steamboat wharves. Park House—near the State House. Proprietor, Mr. Edw. A. Hassard. A capital hotel—and provided with all conveniences for families and businessmen. Pelham Street House. Mr. Horton, proprietor. A quiet, respectable hotel, and well managed. BOARDING- HOUSES. Church Street House—Mr. A. Wilbur. Murray House—Airs. Murray. Kay Street House—Miss Anthony. Touro House—Mr. E. Sheldon. Bateman's House, near Castle Hill—S. Bateman, Esq. There are a number of other boarding houses beside these above named, that may easily be found out in an hour's stroll through Newport. MILITARY COMPANY. The Artillery Company, formed in 1741, commanded by Col. G. G. Perry; and by its charter allowed officers with titles of Regimental Officers; is in a flourishing condition, and excellent drill. They have a fine stone Armory, next south of the Central Baptist Church. BATHS. Oriental Baths—Come street. These baths are admirably arranged, and are presided over by Dr. Charles B. Peckham, who is the Priessnitz of Vapour. We commend and recommend Dr. Peckham's establishment to all who require such aid as he affords. HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS. These baths, situated on Long-wharf, are kept by Judge Trevett, "a fine old gentleman all of the olden time," whose chit-chat is as pleasant as are his baths, and that is saying a good deal. A long time ago he was the dominie of a boy's school, and among his pupils were some now men of note. Governor Marcy was at one time his assistant! BEACH BATHING. Bathing House Proprietors— Mr. Gone, Mr. Oman, Messrs. Tew & Crosby. LIVERY STABLES. A. Stewart. Pelham street. Messrs. Tennents, Touro street. Mr. Hazard, near Court House. A. B. Copeland. United States Hotel. STAGES. Kinsley's—to Fall River and Providence daily. STEAMBOATS. Empire State, Between New York and Boston daily, calling at Newport. State of Maine,  Between New York and Boston daily, calling at Newport. Bay State, Between New York and Boston daily, calling at Newport. Perry, to Providence daily. Canonicus, during summer to Fall River, and Miantonomi, do. do. to Providence. The accommodations on board these boats are admirable. The Perry is a beautiful vessel, and a delightful trip to Providence and back in her, cannot fail to delight. Her officers are all that can be wished. FIRE ENGINE AND HOSE COMPANIES. There are seven fire companies in Newport, all admirably managed. PLEASURE BOATS. May be hired at reasonable rates, at various wharves. BOWLING SALOONS, &C. Mr. Goffe's, next north of the Ocean House. These alleys, to quote the seductive card of the proprietor, are of the first class, and are not surpassed by any in the country. They number fourteen in all, five of which are expressly for ladies. There are billiard tables, and other passing-away-time appliances, at Mr. Goffe's. Mr. Cobb, on the Bath road, has the bowling saloons long so well known as Vose's. Source: A Hand-Book Of Newport & Rhode Island, by C. E. Hammett, Jr., 1852 - Transcribed by C. Anthony

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