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Bermuda, where she had been carried in
by the British schooner Juniper, /because
site had not a clearance fcp> Tl Sumatra.—
i The Triton, from New-roßk, for Cadiz,
MVowhattnn, from Virginia, for Madrid.
w carried in, but liberated without tri
al, and proceeded about the first of Febrt>
•b- The Caravan, Gilchrist, of Boston,
fiotn Java; schooner Savage, Paul, from
New-Y<7k for St. Bartholomews, (from pa
pers on board supposed for Guadeloupe,)
schooner Fly, Yearly, from Baltimore, fot
, Rio df Pinta, had all been sent in, and
weA waiting trial. Expectation of war
Mffween this country and Great-Britain
had a pparently stimulated these detain
ments. A packet arrived from England
i the evening before Captain Osgood sailed,
s but he had not time tp learn her passage,
or the news she brought except a general
report that war with us was expected.
V Ship William-Ann, from Lisbon, for
New-York, ran upon the breakers at the
i south-west point of Bermuda, in the night,
’ 1 about the 10th of February—went to pieces
and sunk in 24 hours—crew and part of
the cargo saved.
“ A new lumber vessel, (supposed a
brig,) also came ashore in the night of the
17th of February, at the south part of the
island, bottom up. Her name had not
Ah ’ s#biFW> discovered. She was scnttted, and
her cargo got out, consisting of inch, inch
and a half and two inch lumber, and some
staves and shingles."
place any confidence in the rtport when
kwe rBt heard it. He will never make
V aaff forwiM declaration of war against us.
T That is not consistent with his policy.—
Against what nation did he ever make a
fr>r in a ( declaration, before his armies en
tered their territory ? No, it is French po
licy to make war under the specious cloak
of friendship ;'to plunder, burn, and sink
our vessels; to rob and imprison our coun
trymen ; and while they are doing this,
Bonaparte will continue to prate about the
friendship and regard he has for us. The
ports of France and those.over she
has any control, are emphatically the grave
,of our commerce, whence nothing returns.
He is iu effect at war with us; but because
his myrmidons have not set their feet upon
our shores, and our cities are not in flames,
wC do not realize it in that most con
vincing manner. Give him the power, and
all this we should soon experience. He
tells us that he holds our property In his
. hands as a sort of pledge for our good be
haviour. As soon as he has laid his hands
upon every thing that he possibly can, and
as soon as our government cease to act in
conformity to his view* and directions, all
will be confiscated and war will be de
clared.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
On Monday evening,last, a boat with
five persons on board, on a passage from
this port to Warwick, off Connimicutt
Point, by a sudden squall, was filled with
water. Having quitted the boat, one by
the name of Jamee Hacketone, recovered
th* shore in safety, and repaired to a
neighbouring house to procure assistance.
The others, by clinging to the boat, . ere
driven from the shore by the violence of
the wind, and perished. The names of the
sufferers were Nathan Westcott and Ar
nold Westcott, s-'ns of Mr. Nathan West
cott; Mooes Westcott, son of Mr. John
Westcott, all of Warwick; and Sterry
Young, of Scituate, who has left a wife
aone child to mourn their irreparable
loss. The cr<* of these unhappy sufferers
were distinctly heard from tie shore, but
boat could be procured to afford them
Reasonable relief
•
CO MMUNICA TION.
On Thursday the Ist instant, the Meet
ing-HaMee lately erected by the Congrega
tional Church and Society in the first Pre
cinct in Rehoboth, was sefap-rt and
cated to the service of the Most High God.
Introductory Prayer, by the Rev. Mr.
Wusoir ; Dedicatory Prayer, by the Rev.
Mr. Hull; Sermon, by the Rev. Mr.
. Hill—text, “We will'go into Us taber-
Klet i we will worship at hie footstool.
lm,cxx*ii. verte 7.—Concluding Pray
er, by the Rev. Mr. Edks. 1 Ise whole
performances were appropriate, solemn
sal of Mr. Jackson does not appear to
excite any disposition of hnstilitv in his
*’ government. He is said to have received
letters of recall, and a frigate is to bring
out Mr. Oaklet, who .will reside in this
country as Charge des Affaires, and Mr
Jackson will return in her to England.—
We cannot now entertain any fears of a
war, unless made by our own government,
ft Is doubtful whether England will very
soon send cut another Minister to us. A
report of such a determination was in cir
culation.
By the arrival of the British Packet at
New-York, London dates to the 12th of
January have been received. The dismis-
The report that Bonaparte had declared
war against the United States, fSee Sa
lem head,) is not confirmed by the arrival
'at New-York from L’Orient; no credit
can therefore hfe attached to it. We did not
Protoibence,
FRIDAY, MARCH 9. 1810.
and impressive; highly pleasing a»4in
structive ; to which all listened with undi
vided at tent ion, and in unison seemed to
respond, Amen. .
The musick, under the direction of Mr.
Wooster Carpenter, was interspersed
throughout the exercises, and was appro
priate, animating and well performed.—
The audience was numerous and respecta
ble, and the most perfect ordor and deco
rum was observed during the whole exer
cises.
Injustice it may be observed, that the
Meeting-House, for just proportion, and
for the accommodation of both speaker and
hearer, is surpassed by few. It is finished
throughout, and though not large, itjs ele
gant. The principal architect, Mr. Rus
sell Smith, for hia skill and ingenuity
in the construction of the same, is worthy
of great credit; as also himself and oth
ers for the neatness and faithfulness evinced
in the execution and completion of the
work, are deserving of this publick ac
knowledgement. It is cause for congratu
lation, that the society, ♦ though small and
embarrassed, have risen superiour to every
obstruction ; and have persevered to the
’completion of so handsome and convenient
a House for publick worship, and have
furnished it with a new excellent bell,
cast by Mr. George Holbrook. Those
gentldhien from abroad who have contri
buted to this undertaking, merit and re
ceive gratel'ul acknowledgements. As a
cause of thankfulness, it ought ever to be
remembered, that from the commencement
•»f the work to the completion of the same,
none of the labourers received any injury,
but their limbs and their lives were pre
served.
Messrs. Root, Boyd and Montgomery,
opposed the claim ; and Messrs. Taylor
and Nelson supported it.
The House adjourned till Monday.
The House took up the resolution some
time ago submitted bv Mr. Rhea, instruct
ing the committee of ways and means to
inquire into the expediency of laying an ad
dit kauri duty on ajj goods, wares and mer
chandise imported from Great-Britain or
France or their dependencies. After a
short debate, the resolution was ordered to
lie on the table. x
The President communicated the late
treaties with the Indians.
March 2.
The House ,of Representatives was en
tirely occupied to-day in discussing Mrs.
Hamilton’s petition. The report of the
comwdttee of claims, (unfavourable to the
petitioner,) was rejected, and the com
mittee of claims Was directed to bring in a
bill for the relief of Mrs. Hamilton—ayes
61—noes 46.
“ O, give thanks unto the Lord, for he
is good ; for his mercy endureth forever.”
It is worthy of- notice thaft this is the
fourth Meeting-House, that has been erect
ed near the same place, since the landing
of our Forefathers at Plymouth, and by
Christian people of the same denomination.
In the House of Representatives this day,
Mr. Poydras laid on the table sundry re
solutions of the Legislative Council and
House of Representatives Bf thp territory
of Orleans, declaring the right of the peo
ple to the Batture. And the Speaker laid
before the House a communication from the
Secretary of State, inclosing the Attorney
General's opinion on the same subject.
At Philadelphia, Mr. C. B. Brown, af
ter a long and lingering sickness, which
he bore with consummate fortitude and re
solution. He was the authour of several
ingenious works, and the readers of Arthur
Murvan, and of Ormond, may now learn
that the man whose pen has caused the
tears to sparkle in the eyes of sensibility,
surpassed his genius by the excellence of
his heart. <*
American Ratine Tliflt.
PORT OF PROFIDIifiTCE,
March 9, 1810.
ENTERED,
Sloofi— Rebekah, Hicks, Warran.
CLEARED,
Shift — Patterson, Pearce, Tonningen.
Brig— Caroline, LoW, St. Anderu.
Schooners— Lucretia, Fuller, Wilming
ton, (N. C.) Midas, Merrill, Boston.
Sloofit— Dolphin, Allen, New-Bedford;
Ann, Comstock, New-Yutk; Lydia, Pot
ter, Alexandria. .
New- York February 28.
Loss <f the ships Lotita-Ctceha, and the Phenix.
The masters of the above vessels, (Captains
Telford and Fowler,) arrived here yesterday,
in 21 days from Guadeloupe. They sailed
from' this port, the former for Lisboti and the
latter for Gijon, eariv in November. Captain
Telford waS captured on the 23d and Captain
Fowler on the 26th of the same month, in
sight of C<>rvo, by four French frigates from
Nantz, bound to Guadeloupe, and Captain F.
was boarded by the Clorenda f.-.gate, com
manded by Alexander St. Crique. Captain F.
was immediately taken out of the ship, and,
with his crew, sent on board the frigate, and
the Louisa-Cecelia scuttled, and sunk, with
her cargo on board— Capt. F. was put down in
the fore-peak, under 3 decks, tn mess with the
Boatswain, and his crew in the bold with Eng
lish prisoners—He in this dark filthy
hole till the 7th Desetnber when himself and
crew were put on heart] the Loire frigate, and
there put down between decks with other prf
w 1 ' .
From Washington, March 1.
sonen, where he remained four days, till after
the capture of the British frigate Junon, when,
there not being room for aQ the prisoners, he
was permitted by his pressing solicitations, to
go* into the gun-room. On board the Clo
renda, the thirteen American prisoners were
only allowed for their subsistence, what was
given to 7 English prisoners, which was* 6
ounces of meat, a pound of bread, and a pint
of water per day —that while the Americans
were treated with cruelty and contempt, the
English captains, mates and passengers, whom
they had taken, messed most sumptuously with
the French officers. The Loire and the Seine
arrived at a small place to the northward of
Basseterre on foe 17th of December, where
they were chased by 9 British ships of war.—
Here all the prisoners were landed, sad march
ed to Basseterre, a distance of 1J miles along
shore, over hills, across creeks, Ac About a
week after, the American seamen were all
taken up and put in prison, but the officers
were parolled.—The English prisoners were
allowed half a guinea a day to subsist on, while
the Americans were refused a single cent—
they often applied for some relief, but they ap
plied in vain. The situation of Capt Telford
an<| his crew was exactly similar to that of
Capt. Fowler. These gentlemen remained at
Guadeloupe till the 6th in st when they got a
passage to Antigua, and thence to St. Bar
tholomews.—They left there on foe 9th Inst,
and arrived yesterday in the brig Astrea.—
Their Unfortunate crews were left in prison at
Guadeloupe, but it is supposed they would be
released by the English.
Captains T. and F. were infohned by the
Captain of the Clorenda frigate, that foe Em
perour had issued his orders, to destroy every
American vessel they met with on pain of
death, and said it was his determination to go
to war with the United States, unless they de
clared war against England.
Stock in Trade at Auction.
THE subscriber, being determined to
close his business in this tnwn, will
sell at Publick Auction, on TUESDAY
next, the 13th instant, his whole Stock in
Trade, consisting of a general assertment of
English and India Goods.
As his whole Stock, will positively be sold
without reserve, and in such lots as will
suit purchasers, they are solicited to attend.
XT” Sales to commence precisely at half
past 9 o’clock. A. M. ana continue at 2,
P. M. Conditions, liberal, and will be
made known at the time of sale.
Also, at the same time,
One Case uf COTTON HOSIERY.
Charles Pottkr.
B» & T. C. HOPPIN, Auctioneers.
March 9, 1810.
COTILLION SCHOOL.
I'HE fifth COTILLION SCHOOL
* will be THIS EVENING at Mr.
Smith’s Hall.
Mur ch 9, 1810.
WOOD AT AUCTION.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLICK AUCTION,
TO-MORROW, the 10th of March inst
if fair, if not the next fair day, (Sunday
excepted,)
THE WOOD .on ten acres of woodland,
belonging to the Estate of the late
Christopher Brown, of BmithfielcJ, de
ceased. Said land lies within four and a
half miles of Providence, and is covered
with a very thrifty growth of chesnut and
oak, of suitable sizes for ranging timber,
it will be zoht In one acre cyi a liberal
credit, and the purchasers aJfawtd until
the first of April, 1811, to get I*4 Wood
off.—Sale to coihmence on the premises at
two o’clock in the afternoon.
SAMUEL
Eliza&ath Brown,
AxecuLrrx on said Estate.
March 9, 1810,
Sheeps Wool and Mutton Tallow.
A QUANTITY of bneeps WOOL and
Mutton TALLOW, for sale by
bAMUEL BUTLER &«>ON.
March 9, 1810.
To be LET.
THAT large three story Bate k Stork,
on Main-street, foimerly etcapfed
by John Innes Clark, deceased. Apply
Cn the premises to
C. C. CAMBRELENG,. Attorney*
for the Executors of eaid deceatK.
March 1810. T
« also. .
Several valuable HOUSE-LOTS, pie
santly situated on the same strepc. F<
further information, inquire of
WHEATON BRAGG.
March 9, I*lo.
FOR SALE BY
EDWARD DEXTER,
FIVE Chests of Hyson 'lea,
20 Boxes of Hyson Skin do.
5U do. of Souchong do.
20 Chests of do.
30 Half Chmts of Bohea do.
A few 1 elegant Tea-Setts oi China,
1 Pipe of Cognac Brandy,
1 du. of Holland Gin,
1 Hhd. of W. 1. Rum,
1 Pipe of Lisbon Wine, £
1 1-2 Pipe of da ,
4 Pipes of Madeira da
30 Quarter Casks of Malaga do.
3U Hhds. of retailing Molasses,
1 do. of Havana-white Sugar,
1 Box of da
14000 lbs. of W. I. Coffee,
6 Boxes of Spanish Cigarrs,
2 Casks of Latnp-OH, ~ *
800 Bushels uf Corn, f
2UO Barieis of Tar,
35 do. of Rosin,
1 Hhd. of Tobacco,
A quantity of Carolina Pitch-Pins Floor
Boards, Joist and Tinibsr.
March 9, 1810. . tt x
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A FEW SHARES in the Provideifor
or Exchange Bank. Inquire at Ute
American Office.
March 9, 1810.
A GREAT BARGAIN. I
FOK SALK ST TMt SUBSCBIBKB, f
A CON VEN I ENT two Btory DWEIL
I fNG-HOUSE, nearly new, auitabfe
for two families, situated ou
Crockery Ware at Auction.
On THURSDAY the 15th instant,
Will be sold at PUBLICK AUCTION,
THE entire STOCK IN TRADE of
Mr. John P. Hkllkn, at hie Store
opposite College-street, consisting of a
large an<| general assortment of (IIINA.
CROCKERY and GLASS WARE, In
lots to suit purchasers for family ***• <* ra *
taking.
Cdndltions of sale will be liberal and
fshade known at time of sale.
Sales to commence at 9 o'clock, A. M.
B. k t. C. HPPPIN, Auctioneers.
-f March 9, 1810.
i'V
PROPOSALS '
PROM THE
PHCENIX COMPANY t)F LONDON
FOR INSURING ’
HOUSES, BUILDINGS, STORES, SHIPS IN HARBOUR, GOODS, £
WARES, AND MERCHANDISE, * r |
FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by fire hath been found a measure of great im-
* portance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial J
transactions.—The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-
Jtrituin received the improved system of this office, occasioned frequent application for
the insurance of property in the principal cities and towns in Europe and America, and.
induced the Company many years since to extend their plan to the Western Continent.
The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their •
character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon (b®
Continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of
effecting insurance on their property, the Directorshave lately determined to v',,
the turn which thdy have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have ar- ’
ranged rates of premium upon the various descriptions of prenerty, which, thdy trust,
will be found moderate, just, and equitable.—The promptitude with which this office , .
has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of its funds, are so well known, that' Jjjl
it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, thau to refer those who desire information, JF.i
to the merchants of London with whom they correspond.
In this Office no insured*person is liable to any call to make good the losses of
others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified by the Company*—The
Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurance against Fire. $1
No. I. No. in.
Hazards qf the First Class, viz. Hazards of the Third Class, viz, ■ , •
Brick or stone buildings, covered with tiles, »«iMings constructed partly with b ick or
slate, or mete!. Bt °' ,c P*" 1 ? w,th ,. w<x ? ’. or hav ‘*s
either of the four walla of frame-work • ' '
Furniture or merchandise not hazardous, filled in with brick.
contained in such buildings. Furniture or merchandise not hazardous ■ j J
For sums not exceeding contained in such buildings. '<
10,000 dollars in one risk, Hazardous goods, viz. pitch, tar, turpen-
25 cents fier annum fier 100 dollars. B ? ,t J :> ?. t rr’ A l *» h * m P« <?*'•; and
1 tallow in butkhngs nf the Second Class.
M tT , For sums not exceeding %
10,000 dollars in one risk,
Hazards qf the Second Class, viz. 50 cents fier annum fier 100 dollars.
Buildings having the four walls entirely of jy,
brick or stout, carried through the ioof, „ . - . •
and covered with boards or shingles. Hazards qf the fourth Class, viz.
Timber or slight buildings covered with
Furniture or merchandise not hazardous, shingles, or boards. 7 1
contained in such buildings. Furniture or merchandise not hazardous,
Hazardous goods, viz. pitch, tar, turpen- contained In such buildings.
tine, salt-petre, flapc, hemp, oils, and Hazardous goods, viz. pitch, ter, turpen
tallow, in buildings of the First Class. tine, salt-petre, flax, hemp, oils', and
_ t ' tallow, in buildings of the Third Class.
fcr ,um, not tied,ng r<>r nu
10,000 dollars in qne risk, 10 ,000 dollars in one risk,
37 1-2 cents fier annum fier 100 dollars. 75 to 100 cents fier annum fiek 100 dollars.
*•* Ships in port and their caqpes, ships building or repairing; also barges and other
small craft, with goods on board, may be insured against fire.
Larger sums may be insured by sftecial agreement.—All buildings in contiguity to
other hazardous buildings, or in other resfiects situated disadvantageously, will bd
charged at an extra firemium. —The rates may also in some cases be firofiortionably
moderated ufion timber buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached,
or attended with circumstances qf peculiar security.
Tallow-melters, soap-makers, brewers.'vinegsr and sweet makers, hemp and flax
dressers, printing-houses, coopers, carpenters, cabinet-makers, coach-makers, malt
houses, bakers, ship-chandlers, boat-builders, rope-makers, sugar-refiners, distillers, '
chymists, varnish-makers, turpentine-worKs, theatres, and all mills and machinery, ar®
deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportiooably increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desJrious to make insurance on buildings, are to deliver in to the Agent
the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are
constructed—Whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—
Where situated-Also, the name or names of the present occupiers. ■ . ' ■
Each building must be separately and a specified sum insured thereon—and
in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All manufactories which contain furnaces, kilns, stoves, cdakels, ovens, or otherwise '.
use fire-heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, the buildinghw place in which the
same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goouß'wre of the kinds de- l
nominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And.
if any person or nersons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the
same to be described in the policy otherwise than as thfy really are, so as the same be ,
charged at a lower.premium than is herein proposed, such insurance shall be of nn forces
11. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to he insured as such, otherwise th®
policy will not extend to cover such property.
111. No loss of* damage to be paid on fire happening by any invasion, foreign enemy, f
civil commotion, riot, or any military or usurped power whatever; nor for damage done * ’]
by fire occasioned by earthquakes or hurricanes: but this Company will make good
losses on property burnt by lightning. , • j
IV. Books of accounts, written securities, bills, bonds, tallies, and ready money, cannot '
be insured.
V. Jewels, plate, medals, or other curiosities, paintings, and sculptures, are not in- ii
eluded in any insurance, unless such articles are specified lu the policy.
VI. Persons insuring property at this office, must give notice of any other insurance
made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cau'e such other insurance to be en
dorsed on their policies ; in which case each'office shall be liable to the payment only of
a rateable prop<>ition of any Ices or damage which maybe sustained; and unless such
notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to i ecover in case of loss.
VII. No order for insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to th®
Agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the Agent has delivered his receipt on
account of the office, and all persons desirous to continue their insurances, must mak®
heir future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respec
:ive policies, or the same will be void.
VJII. AH persons assured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, ar®
forth* ith to give notice to the Company’s Agent, and a® soon as possible after, to deliver
in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the
nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the name by their oath or affirmation,
and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required;
and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate er jiwom notary nf th®
city or district in which the fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that
they are acquainted with the character and circumstances uf the person oy persons in
sured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune,
without any kipd of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and dampget
to the amount therein mentioned; and uutii such affidavit and certificates art produced,
the loss money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any,fraud or false swearing,
the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment, by virtue of his nphey.
IX. in case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the Compa
ny, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgement and ’
determination of arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be con
clusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly
proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without, allow
,aoce of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X Persons choosing to injure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; allot
for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
%• Persons desirous qf effecting insurances are requested to make ufifiUcation to
Thomas Wilkinson SAttkrthwaite, in New-York, who is afifiointrd the Cum
fiany's Agent, and is fully authorized to grant PoUcies on b- half of the Comfianv.
ItT* Application in Providence to b® made to STEPHEN TILLINGHAST.
Providence, March 9, 1810. ,
LEMUEL VINTON . 1
p ESPECTFULLY informs hie friends
Av and customers, that he has removed
tas HabShop from his former stand, Mar
keVstreot, to the Store next to Messrs.
fjrown and Ivet’e Counting- Roons, Main
street ; where he has for sale Ladies’, Gen
tlemen’s, Youths* and Children’s HATS,
as clieap as can be purchased in Provi
dence or elsewhere; also, MILITARY
HATS <ff the first quality, amf Cases far
ditux y. • • ,
07" Cash and the highest price glnm . ■
for Hatting Rud Shipping Furrs,
A, few excellent BEARSKINS far safe.
Marek 9, 1810. A