The Rhode-Island American, and general advertiser — Providence [R.I.], 1810-02-06 00:00:00, page 3

ixrmcr or a urfiU.
“ New-York, January 30.
“ Mr. Jackson, a, jai» suppose, is a to
pic! of conversation here, and apparently
a more frank and affable person does not
exist. He expresses mftch disappointment
pud regret at not being able to effect the
arrangements he so confidently anticipated
when he left England ; and which confi
dence induced him, at a great expense, to
bririg over his lady and family. lam told
that he has demanded of his government
an immediate recall; and that he expects
daily the arrival of a frigate to convey him
homo- It >s also said,, that he has express
ed his opinion, that a war will not ensue
between the two countries, in consequence
bf the rupture that whatever measures
* are adopted by the United States, hostile or
friendly to English commerce, will be re
taliated, measure for measure; but that
Mr. Pinkney will be permitted to remain in
England as long as he pleases. We re
main destitute of every species of foreign
information.”
who shouldered his fist and showed how
fields could be won, has this day, when an
uoyed by the arguments of his colleague,
explained away all the meaning of his vio
lent*whr-speech. The inhabitants of Que
bec and Halifax may yet sleep in peace—
General Desha will not knock at their doors
this year. You could hardly make yourself
believe that such a change could be possi
ble, as has taken place here within a few
Weeks. When Congress first met, nothing
was heard but WAR with England—and
immediate war too; they were for fight
ing without arms, and without even a foe.
The tone is now on the other extreme.—
Fibk candidly acknowledged this day that
the people were not disposed for war—and
without that disposition the government
could not make war, even if they should
declare it.
tion is now at a loss how to contrive mea
• sures to attain their object. It is generally
believed, that Jackson's dismissal took
place in consequence of receiving this
treaty from France ; which stipulates fo>
a ruptbre with England. The nation is
.sold to France, and the fteofile only can
prevent a delivery of the country, bound
hand and foot, into the clutches of the ty
rant of the European continent. We see
that your Legislature is in session. We are
anxious to see the Governour’s speech and
answers—for unless Massachusetts takes
the lead, in opposition to the French al
liance, we must despair/'
The publick lands of the United States,
which were sold from 1808 to 1809, inclu
sive, during the presidency of Mr. Jeffer
son, amounted to 32,447,505 dollars.—
Nearly thirty-two millions and a half of
dollart t which it very near the turn of the
debt that hat been reduced !
“How mortified must they be to find
that with all their cunning and manage
ment they cannot screw the people up to
the war point.
“ Aerial has this moment perched upon
my great arm chair—he says the differ
ences in the cabinet are not yet adjusted—
that the Smiths and Gallatins are at the
swords point, and the settlement which 1
mentioned some days since, is only outside
show—the enmity is now if possible great
er than ever.”
BOSTON, February 3.
MORE WORKS OF DARKNESS.
Extract qf a letter from
“ It is now ascertained from good au
thority, (though it had been kept secret,)
that Mr. Warden, the agent of General
Armstrong, came out in the “ Haffy Re
fttrn” Jrom France, and brought a Trea
ty, which has been laid before the Heads
of Department;—where it is said tq have
been violently opposed by Gallatin, who
declared the country was not io a state to
go to war with England; and this division
in the Cabinet, together with the violent
opposition In the House of Representatives
to Giles's resolutions, has discouraged the
President, who dares not try the Treaty
before the Senate ;—and the administra-
The Secretary of the Navy, has recom
menced the appointment of fburadditional
Captains, four Master Commandants, and
fourteen Lieutenants, to enable the Execu
tive to carry into effect the new bill for fit
ting ou. the frigates.—The total naval es
tablishment of officers will then be 17 Cap
tains, 13 Master Commandants, and 76
Lieutenants^—The existing laws authorise
the raising of 5025 seamen; of which there
are now in service 2723.
At Dana, (Worcester County, Maw.)
tht Spotted Fever prevails in an alarming
degree ; nineteen persons have died of it
within a few weeks. Many more are sick.
In some cases the disorder proves fatal in
eight hours. The Spotted Fever prevails
in the neighbourhood of Goshen and Wail-*
kilt, (N. Y.) and the mortality is said to be
greata meeting of physicians was to be
held at Goshen on the 34th ult. to consult
on the best method of treating this formi
dable disease, of which several persons
hate died within a few hours after being
On Monday, 29th of January, Mr. Ma
con's bill was again brought forward in the
February 3. WkM
IMPORTANT FROM COJVGRESS.
Mr. Wacom 'i Bill passed.
House of Repreaentativea, and >imally
pavsbd. by a majority of 81 votea.
The correapoodcnt of the New-York
Evening Poet haa the following pcmarka on
the passage of thia bill:—
•• At a late hour the question waa taken
by ayea and noea, and the bill flatted—
ayea 73, noea 52—And the House adjourn-
«♦ Macon** bill haa passed the House at
last The question now is, will it pass the
Senate? It i* my opinion that it will. 1
find, however, various opinions on the sub- 1
ectSome think the Senate will tuck a
war provision on the bill—but I think not:
war measures are so unpopular that I be
lieve they will be abandoned-
“ Gard enter declared in the House thio
day, that the country could never prosper
until we»had a commercial treaty with
Great-Britain. No one answered him on
this subject.
“ Mr. G. also observed, that he thought
the bill a bad one—-a very bad one; but he
thought it better than the Non-Inter
course.’*
We impatiently await the next arrival
from England, by which we expect intel
ligence of the first importance. The man
ner which the English receive the intelli
gence of the dismission of their Minister,
And the consequent measures adopted, may
well be expected. In the mean time, our
own government, naked and defenceless,
exposed to every insult and penetrable to
every aggression, in its present bullying at
titude, must eiccite the pity of both the bel
ligerents. This is the codsequence of a
navy sacrificed—of Lilliputian vessels of
war, denominated gun-boats, for defence—
of a- treasury exhausted—of a divided peo
ple, a divided cabinet, and of divided coun
cils. These are the consequences of relin
quishing that system of policy that Wash
ington pursued.
“ O who would this fair mountain leave to tread
" And batten on this moor
Y 7" It is hoped General Wilkinson
will graciously condescend to reinstate
Mr. Haxpex it “the ranks of honour,’’
before he retires to private life. The fol
lowing are his General Orders to his army.
What object can be more delightful than
to behold him retiring from the theatre of
his-glory, and content to become the he
rald of his own fame, when the ungrateful
world rcfulff* to join in the chorus. Let
this be added as another instance of the
ingratitude of republicks.
Head-Quartere, Natchez, December 17 th,
v 1809.
The troops will be under arms at noon
to-morrow, to receive and be introduced to
Bi igadier-General Hampton.
The corps will fall in according to se
niority and close near the centre, allow
ing very narrow intervals—The musick to
be equally divided to the flanks—The
troops at open order, and dressed with
precision—The battery on the right loaded,
and with lighted matches—When the
generals appear the battery will be open
ed, and fire a national salute.
The generals will approach the centre
of the line—At fifty paces the troops will
present arms by word from the command
ing officer, and the musjck will beat while
the generals march to the right and return
to the left—The musick will then cease,
and the troops come to the right about—
The generals will turn the left flank, pass
up the rear, turn the right flank and take
post opposite the centre—The troops will
then resume their front and close ranks—
The line will break into column by platoons
on the right, wheel and pass the generals
in common time—Resume their ground
and form the line—The general order will
then be read, after which the officers will
be oalled to the centre and introduced—
They will then resume their stations—The
battery will fire another salute, and the pa
rade will be dismissed.
JAMES WILKINSON.
protaibence,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1810.
GENERAL ORDERS.
Cantonment, Mount Dearborne, Decem-
The President having thought proper to
require tlje presence of the general at the
seat of government, and to confer the com
mand of the troops and posts within this
territory and that of Orleans on Brigadier-
General Hampton, he is to be respected and
obeyed accordingly. <
In taking leave of this detachment of the
army of his command, the general Would
deny his feelings and forget his duty, if he
failed to acknowledge the worth which
com(>oee it. The companion of their af
flictions and a spectator of the ravages
they have experienced, more terrible than
those of the sword, he has participated in
their sufferings, has mingled in their sor
rows, and bears testimony tg their forti
tude ; which is the best guarantee for their
good conduct in circumstances more Con
genial to the pride, spirit and ambition of a
soldier, should they ever occur.
In retrospectmg the past and contem
plating the future, the desire to share the
GENERAL WILKINSON.
GENERAL ORDERS.
ber 18th, 1809.
destinies of thl* corps was a natural W,
but the national Executive has determined
otherwise, and the pain inseparable from
the occasion is sensibly alleviated by the
reflection, that the command has been as
signed to an approved officer of experience
and capacity, who know* how to make the
most of the means confided to him, and
whilst he distinguishes merit, will enforce
duty, and administer justice with an even
The general ha* naught to offer hl*
brethren in arms, but his wishes, and hi*
prayers for their fame and happiness, and
these will accompany him through every
scene of life.
He leaves them with a single request :
Persevere in that harmony which is with
out example in a corps of equal strength
under similar trial; and be ready at an in
stant's notice to devote your lives to the
cause of your country.
JAMES WILKINSON.
Editor t of the Rhode-Itland American.
At a time when our national affair*
wear* an Alarming an aspect—-when publick
virtue hu* degenerated into the moil de
gradfrig profligacy, and patriotism is com
mensurate with interest and hope, it is
gratifying to every good and reflecting
mind, to witness any exertions to returning
virtue. Upon New-England and New-
York is now thrown the responsibility of
national faith, and as an individual I feel a
confidence that they will not prove unwor
thy of such a trust. New-England ha*
now but one apostate, and Ntw-Yoi kis
fast emerging from her •• Cimmerian dark
ness” of democratick fanaticism. In ma
ny of their most populous towns the feder
al republican cithern have assembled and
manifested h spirit worthy of a cause so
good. 1 have thought it would pot be whol
ly uninteresting to your enlightened read
ers to ace some extracts from the resolu
tions passed at Lansingburgh, which are
emphatically styled the “ VQKiE OF THE
PEOPLE.” V.
“ Rttotv'd, as the sense of this meeting,
that the present political aspect of the
United States is truly awful and alarming;
that while we contemplate the policy which
for eight years past has pervaded and
guided the councils of the nation, as hav
ing prostrated the liberty and indepen
dence of our country, we cannot but per
ceive in it the sure presages of destruction
to our republican institutions, unless the
pernicious measures of the administration
shall be arrested by the voice of an injured
and indignant people.
" Retolved, That the late conduct of
the administration, in the hasty dismissal
of the minister of a foreign nation, whose
mission was that of peace and harmony be
tween the two countries—falsely imputing
to him an implied insinuation of an indis
cribable insult no wAere 19 be Jound—
thereby frustrating the hopes and honest
expectations of the nation, is another piece
of evidence, among the accumulated num
ber which have already been exhibited, oi
a total want of sincerity on the part of our
government, in their attempts to cultivate
peace with the most powerful maritime
nation on the globe, and an overweening
anxiety to become-subservient to the am
bitious view* of Napoleon, the tyrant of
the world, and to plunge our country into
the honours of an unnecessary and de
structive war.
“ Retolved, That our state government,
though conscious of the errours of the gene
ral government, has nevertheless volun
tarily lent its aid in supporting the national
administration in all its wayward policy,
by which our suflering country ha* been
made to drink deep of the cup of humilia
tion, whilst its government is rapidly sink
ing into contempt, both at home and
abroad.
“ Renolved, That the present Govern-
TMir of this state, having by his several
speeches to the legislature during his con
uunance in office, in a most fulsome man
ner, approved and sanctioned the measures
of the embargo, non-intercourse, &c. of
the general government, by which the na
tional treasury has been exhausted, and
our country shamefully degraded, no longer
deserves the confidence of a free and
enlightened people ; and that it behoves
the freemen of this state utterly to discard
a blind confidence in their rulers, and to
exert themselves at the coming election to
place at the head of our state government,
a man who will spurn with just indigna
tion, the idea of becoming a tool of a domi
nant party, and whose conduct will not be
swayed by a band of aspiring demagogues
and partisans ; but who will rule as in the
fear of God, and for the best interests and
happiness of his constituents.
** Received, That this meeting, actuated
by the surest motives of patriotism, and
sincerely desirous of promoting the dear
est interests of the community at large,
and viewing a change of men and mea
sures as absolutely necessary to the pre
servation of our invaluable institutions, do
most cordially approve of the nomination of
JONAS PLATT, Esq- «f the Western
District, as a candidate far the office ot
Govcrnour at the ensuing efactfon."
It is stated in the Raleigh, (N.C.) Mi
nerva, that a bed of Ore has been disco
vered near Raleigh, which on trial by a
ailver*n>M of that city, proved to contain
Lead and Antimony. The Minerva, on
chi secession, observe*, “at a time when
intercourse with Europe h forbidden, these
metals are much in demand in this country,
especially in the manufacture of printing
types.** The result of further experiments
I is promised to be given.— -Bal. Fed, Gaz,
47* We present to our readers this day
the 2d number of “ Philo-Laos— now
Mucius,” which w* earnestly recommend
to the citisens of this state as an able and
manly address, replete with sound princi
ple and cogent argument. The identity
of the autheur is now no longer speculative,
for in the close of this number he describes
himself no other than the Hon. JOHN
RANDOLPH, of Virginia. It will be re
membered that this man was once a moot
zealous partisan of the late administration,
and contributed as much to its success as
any individual whatever. But when that
administration prosed itself unworthy of
I confidence, and basely prostituted all prin
ciple and faith, his honest mind revolted
from further support, and he abandoned
those men who had abandoned virtue and
I their country. It has been a subject of re-
I gret that his health is so much impaired as
I to prevent his attendance in Congress
I during so much of the session as has now
I passed away; yet it gladdens the heart to
see him in retirement exerting his talents
and extending his arm to reclaim his un
suspecting and deluded countrymen—Read
II it, citisens of Rhode-lsiand, and judge!!!
In this town, on Sunday evening last, by
the Rev. Mf. Wilson, Mr. Srtputrr FFx
ri kmj x, to Miss A Mir Aldrich, daugh
ter of Mr. Esek Aldrich.
At Smithfield, on Sunday last, Mr.
comb Comstock, of North-Providence, to
Miss yfxw Aruold. daughter of Mr. Israel
Arnold, of the former place.
At Portsmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy,
Mr. Phi lit W. Laxton, to Miss Lu
cr Bordrn, daughter of the late Mr.
William Borden, of Portsmouth. *
At Charleston, (S. C.) on the 15th of
December last, Mr. Paul Hovrnbll, of
Charleston, to Miss Abigail Prircb,
daughter of Captain Benjamin Peirce, of
Newport.
At New-Bedford, on the 21st ult. ,Mr.
John Dunbar, to Miss HarribT Crock
kh, daughter of Mr. Joshua Crocker, all
of that town.
At Little-Compton, on Sunday the 28th
ult. Deacon William Tayloh, in the
86th year of his age. He had been a wor
thy and exemplary member of the Congre
gational Church in that place for sixty
three years, and a Deacon thereof for mbre
than forty years The life of this good man
was the best eulogium on his character; but
we feel ourselves in duty bound to suggest,
that his dissolution was a strong evidence
of the truth of that religion of which he
had so long been a professor. He support
ed a long and painful indisposition with pa
tience and resignation to the will of heaven,
and at last, with cheerfulness, resigned up
his soul to God with the cheering hope of a
blessed immortality, leaving a numerous
offspring, whose tears testify the love which
they bear to so good a parent.
At Newport, on the 27th ult. Philip
M. Boss, son of John L. Boss, Esq. in the
16th year of his age.
Died suddenly on Monday morning, Ma- ’
ht Lumby, a native of Wales, aged 18.—
In order to remove any wrong impressions
the publick may have formed, the follow
ing is a correct statement
On Saturday night last, Mr. H. who staid
at the house of Mr. Robert Roberts, in
Gold-street, came home at about 12 o'clock,
and Mr. 8. (a gentleman who arrived but
a few weeks ago from the 'Vest-Indies,)
the friend of Mr. H. was sitting in the
room ; Mr. H. requested bis friend, Mr. 8.
to sleep in the room with him, which with
some reluctance he complied with.—Mr.
H. observed in a jocular manner, if he was
offended at him, he had a case of pistols in
his desk, and he must fight him—at the
same time bringing them out, gave one ot
them to Mr. S. and both stood with the pis
tols presented to each ocher. Mr. H. made
some observations to Mr. St and immedi
ately laid down his pistol, when Mr. 8.
turned round to the deceased, who with
her brother, a boy about 14 years of age,
had been assisting her to bring in the bed,
he, Mr f 8. playfully presented the pistol at
her, when unfortunately the pistol went off,
which being loaded with a ball, entered
her throat; medical aid was immediately
procured, but in vain; she lingered until
half past one on Monday morning. The
unfortunate sufferer was perfectly sensible
until near her death, and repeatedly said
she knew it was accidental. A coroner's
inquest was held on the body of the de
ceased, and the verdict of accidental death
was pronounced, her brother being the
principal evidence.
Copartnership dissolved.
THE copartnership between bTxaa
and Hunt was dissolved on the 3d
instant, by mutual consent.
1 MARK STEER,
BETH HUNT, jon.
February 6, 1810.
jmarritb,
®ieb,
New- York, January 26.
: S. N. RICHMOND
TT AS just received a considerable add!- 1
* tion to his assortment of Goods, con
futing of long and shorvwhite and cotoured
Kid Gloves, Gentlemen’s Beaver ditto!
sprigged, leno, lace, net and hail-stone
Muslins ; ban dan o and Madras Handker
chiefs, superfine Broadcloths and milled
Cgssimerts, black Italian Crape, Umbrel
las, fine Linens, Shirting Cottons, Cam
brick Muslins, very cheap Russels and
Calimancoes, black and bottlegreen Tabb/
Velvets, Bearskin Trimmings, India Cot
tons and Checks, and almost every other
article usually kept in a Dry Goods Store.
February 6, 18 IQ. 6u
To be sold at Publick Auction,
on the premises, on TUES DAT the
13th of March next, at 11 o’clock, A. M.
’T'HAT valuable Real Estate, consisting
of a HOUSE and LOT, belonging to
the Estate of the late Capt. Jqnazbaw
Tkkadwkll, deceased, pleasantly situ
ated on Weybosset-street, adjoining thu
estate of Mr. Samuel James.—Conditions
made known at the time and place of sale.
Martha Triad* all, Executrix,
February 6, 1810.
SMITHFIELD BILLS.
T*HE publick are hereby informed, that
the Hills of the Smithfibld Uniom
Bank will be received by the subscriber*
at par, in any business transacted with
them; and that, from their acquaintance
with the Directors of that Bank, and theiß
knowledge of their paying Specie, on de
mand, for all Rills presented, they will
exchange Providence Bills for Smith fteK.
at 1-2 per cent discount. This will ob
viate the inconvenience attendant on their
not being depositable, and greatly’ lease*
the discount given on thoae Bills, which
has been stated 2 or 3 per cent, unde* p*r» K
The 1-2 per sent, is merely fora remune
ration of the expense of sending the*
home.
For sale, by the surviving Partners of
SAMUEL G. ARNOLD k CO.
ONE Hundred Bales of prime Upland
Georgia Cotton,
30 Bales of Sea-Island do.
28 do. New-Orleans Cotton,
40 Tons of St. Peterjburgh clean Hemp,
12 do. Kentucky Hemp, . ■
20,000 Wt. of Kentucky Hempen Yams,
400 Bolts of first quality Russia Duck,
200 do. Ravens Duck,
100 da Russia Sheeting,
A few Casks of Russia Swines Bristles,
first and second qualities;
A few Russia Feather Beds, and Bale* of
Russia Glue,
35 Tons of Old and New Sable Russia
Bar-Iron,
20 Tons of English Iron, assorted » .
4000 Bushels of Liverpool coarse Salt,
30 Crates of assorted Liverpool Ware,
100 Hhds. of Kentucky Tobacco of an ex
cellent quality, ‘
• 150 Barrels of Kentucky Pork,
A quantity of Tea Setts and a few Dining
Setts of China,
i 47* Exchange on London at short sight,
in sums to suit purchaser*.
February 6, 1810.
WANTS EMPLOY,
YOUNG MAN, from England, who
for the last six year* han had th#
management of a large Cotton Factory in
Manchester, (Eng.) and who from his ex
perience feels confident that he can giro
every satisfaction. He possesses an inti
mate acquaintance with the Spinning am| -
Carding Business, and with al) parts of th# .
Machinery. A line addressed to J. B. and •’
left at the Office of Tag Amxmicam, will
meet with every attention.
February 6, 1810.
State of Rhode-hland and Providence
Plantatione.
Fkbruary 3, 1810*
r pHE Creditors of William Billing!,
x of Providence, Coppersmith and Bra
zier, are hereby notified to appear, if they
shall think fit, at the General Assembly
to be holden at Providence, on the last
Monday of February instant, then and there
to shew cause, if any they may have, why
his petition for the benefit of an act,'passed
in June, 1756, for the Relief of Insolvent
Debtors, ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry,
State <f Rhode-hland and Providence
Plantation*
February 5, 1810.
THE Creditors of Reynold Brnnstt,
of Smithfield, in the County of Provi
dence, Labourer, are hereby notified to
tppear, if they shall think fit, at the Gen
eral Assembly to be holden at Providence,
on the last Monday of February instant,
then and there to shew cause, if any they
may have, why his petition for the benefit
of an Act, passed in June, 1756, entitled
“ An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debt
ors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry,
State of Rhode-1 eland and Providence
* Plantation*
FibruXry 3, 1810.
THE Creditors of Bkth Hunt, ion. of
Providence, in the County of Provi
dence, Merchant, are hereby notified to
appear, if they shall think fit, at the Gene
ral Assembly to be holden at Providence*
on the last Monday of February instant*
then and there to shew cause, if any they
may have, why his petition for the benefit
of an Act, passed in June, 1756, entitled
•• An Act fur the Relief of Insolvent Debt
ors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry.
XITHEREAS Naomi, Wife of me the
Vv eebscribwr, has conducted herself in
a lefid and unchaste manner for a consid
erable time past, and has at length eloped
from me:—This is therefore to forbid an
persons trusting or harbouring her on my
account, as I will pay no debt of her coo-
J&b RTREETM.
Cumberland, February 2, 1810. t
GREENE 8c CARTER.
February 6, 1810.