Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-06-05 00:00:00

Rhode Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the UNITED STATES.) Chamber-Street, NEWPORT.
SAMUEL VINSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston, a new and beautiful assortment of
ENGLISH GOODS,
Which he offers for sale very low, amongst which are the following articles—
 Linens, Ladies fine cotton Hose with lace clocks,  Furniture Callicoes, Silk Gloves,  Dimities, Kid ditto,  Muslins, Cotton ditto,  Muslinets, Umbrellas,  Cotton Cambricks, Parasols,  Coloured Ditto, Book Muslins,  Madrass Do., Jackonet Ditto.  Twilled & plain Nankeens, Fans,  Black Cambrick, Velvet,  Shawls, Velvet Bindings,  White Do. Silk do., Ruffles,  Black & coloured Mullins, Callimancoes,  A great variety of Callicoes of the newest patterns, Tamies,  Lace Scarfs & Veils, Black and coloured Bombazets,  Mousel. Ditto, White and coloured Veling,  White Chip Bonnets, A great variety of Ribbons, Silver and Cotton Trimmings,  Coloured Ditto, English Kid Shoes,  White Chip Hats, Silk Handkerchiefs,  Men's Leghorn Hats, Linen & Cotton Do.  Silk, Ditto, Laces and Edgings,  Common Sattins, Silk Stockings,  Bonnet Ditto, Sewing Silks,  Lutestring, Threads,  Black, white, and coloured Gauze, Tapes and Pins,  Crape, Plated handled Knives and Forks,  Cotton Hose, Desert Ditto.  Black Do., Trunks of different Sizes,  Hemp Do.,  Men's Gloves, 
ALSO,
A great Variety of Articles too tedious to enumerate.
GOODS received on Commission at said Store. Newport, May 29, 1802. 87 1/2
John Mosher & Company,
INFORMS the Public, that they have purchased the Trading Stock of Thomas Green, and continue the business in the same Store.
Said Mosher & Co. would also inform the Public, that they have reduced the prices of said Stock to very low rates, and have just received a very handsome supply of fresh
Spring Goods;
Which, in addition to the old Stock, makes the Assortment complete—all which they are determined to sell
VERY CHEAP FOR CASH.
The smallest favors will be most gratefully acknowledged.
All those indebted to THOMAS GREEN, on Note or Book account, are desired to make payment to said MOSHER, & Co. who are empowered to settle the same.
Newport, May 20, 1802. 86 1/2
Wm. Moore, jun. & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their Store near the Red Market,
A NEW and General Assortment of Seasonable
DRY GOODS;
A few Boxes English and American
HATS;
A Large Stock of Cutlery, Hard-Ware, and
GROCERIES,
WHOLE-SALE and RETAIL, warranted as Cheap as at any Store in the State.
ALSO—
 20 Hhds. Good flavor'd Tobago RUM.  8 Do. Antigua and Jamaica RUM.  4 Pipes Holland GIN.  3000 wt. COFFEE.  A few Casks TEA.  50 Kgs Negro head TOBACCO.  A few Bags of PIMENTO. 
—LIKEWISE—
On Credit, for approved Notes payable at Bank, if applied for soon, 20 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, SWEDES IRON, per Ton, or single Hundred. Newport, May 5, 1802. 62 1/2
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum,
which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers.
CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House.
Newport, Feb. 12. 72 1/2
Hard Ware Store.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARD WARE, direct from the Manufacturers, which he will offer for sale, in Providence, at the Store of Mr. ISAAC PITMAN, directly opposite the Baptist Meeting House, by Wholesale only, upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased at New-York or Boston.—They are now opening, and will be all opened in a few days, by
HENRY GREW.
Providence, May 21, 1802. 87 1/2
ABRAHAM L. TISSOT notifies to the public, that the intended partnership between Mr. NICHOLAS GEFROY, watch-maker, Newport, and him, never took place, but was only an agreement with him; and that he never had any concern in Mr. N. Geffroy's business.
He avails himself of this opportunity to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a Store, No. 207 Water-Street, New-York, where he has for sale a great assortment of the most fashionable
Gold, Silver, & Pinchbeck Watches, on very moderate prices.
Clocks and Watches, of every description, faithfully and neatly repaired.
ABRAHAM LOUIS TISSOT.
New-York, May 7, 1802. 1mo.
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE on Banister's Wharf,
BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing-Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Gaboons; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also,
HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best ash proof Jamaica Rum—Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter & Hams—Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—LIKEWISE,
LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.
MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be Supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully Acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Midlings and Cornel, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS.
Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 3 1/2
REAL Port Wine, in quarter and half quarter Casks.
Malaga ditto ditto.
30 Casks Raisins.
40 Boxes Muscatel ditto.
10 ditto Jordan shelled Almonds.
20 Jars Malaga Grapes.
Turkey Figs of the nicest quality.
Malaga ditto in frails.
10 Cases Creme de Noyau Cordial.
1 Butt Currants.
Prime Nuimaga—Mace—Cloves—Cassia—Cinnamon.
Madeira Citron.
India Preserves in Jars, viz. Ginger—Citron—Lemon and Lime.
The above Articles are of the latest Importation.
ALSO—
A few Pancheons Antigua Rum,
Black Pepper in bags,
Best green Coffee ditto,
Kegs of English Mustard,
Salt-Petre by the cwt.
Wrapping-Paper per ream.
Spanish Flote—French & Carolina Indigo, &c.
For Sale, by
HAZARD & GARDNER.
Newport, Jan. 29, 1802. 18 1/2
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 20th inst. an indentured Negro Boy, named Elisha Goodwin, in the 16th year of his age—has a scar near one of his eyes—limps with one leg, and has lost a joint from one of his great toes—had on a mix'd coat—stamped swansdown waistcoat—brown flannel trowsers and frisp'd flannel shirt.
Any person who will secure him in jail or return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges. Masters of vessels, and others, are hereby forbid harboring, trusting or employing him on penalty of the law.
JACOB BENNETT.
Newbedford, May 28, 1802.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A VIEW
Of the Proceedings of the last Session of Congress.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
IT is the right and the duty of the citizens of a free State to acquire and communicate a correct knowledge of all the proceedings of its government, and as far as possible, of the principles which produced its various acts.
Whenever a portion of the people are induced by the representations of influential persons to deny their confidence to the constituted authorities, it is peculiarly necessary, for the friends of the government, on its part, to give publicity to its principles and measures, and for the people on their part, to become acquainted with the nature, design, extent and operation of the measures; that they may be enabled to judge from the system and measures themselves, not from ill-natured and bitter invectives, what is the true character of the administration.
The people at the last national election reposed their confidence in, and elevated to office, men whose political principles are materially different from the principles of those gentlemen who composed the last administration.
Government is instituted to secure and increase the happiness of the persons governed. It is the right and property of the public—not of its administrators. Therefore whenever the public withhold their confidence from one man and repose it in another, it becomes the duty of every man, as it will be the practice of every good citizen to yield the same ready obedience to the laws and ordinances of the existing authorities, as heretofore, while the persons in administration were the men of his choice.
The decided majority which appeared in Congress during the last session, proves clearly a greater unity of sentiment, views and opinions, than has existed at any other period for the last ten years.
Although the federal government, and thirteen out of sixteen of the State governments, are united in a system of measures which they believe best calculated to promote public prosperity, and national happiness; still a difference of opinion and of political views and principles exists. This difference produces an opposition to government headed by disappointed partisans, and supported by persons well intentioned, but misinformed. An opposition which attempts to distract the councils of the nation, and passy with incredible industry the most unfounded calumnies & falsehoods; which, while in power, heretofore secured itself from sober investigation, by assuming as a fact charged, the intolerance or opinion of another, and inflicting severe punishments for the pretended crime of sedition. Which enhances the public expenditures by retarding the progress and operations of government, and protracts the session of Congress, by presenting every obstacle in its power with a view to render the government odious to the people. An administration which labors to substitute order for confusion, economy for lavish expenditures, and the mild reign of principle for the intolerance of despotism—courts investigation and despises calumny. It does not fear, but admires the plain language of truth. It never will entrench itself behind the pailings of a sedition act. Confessing that it supports the just principles of our government and moves within its constitutional orbit, it believes that its views and measures when fairly understood will be applauded.
To remove all jealousies from the minds of the uninformed, and to furnish the public with a just knowledge of the present improved state of the nation, the following view of the proceedings of the first session of the seventh Congress, with such executive acts as are naturally connected with the subject, and the remarks thereon is submitted to the public.
The session of Congress commenced on the 7th of December; on the 8th, the President's message was delivered to both Houses.
By this message, after giving a general view of the state of our foreign relations, and the prosperity of the nation, he recommended:
A reduction of our expenditures in the civil department, and
In the army and navy departments:
And particularly to abolish useless offices; an operation which he had commenced where the existence of the office depended on executive discretion.
A repeal of the internal taxes—comprehending,
The excise on domestic distilled spirits.
The Stamp tax.
The tax on sales at auction.
—on licences to retail.
—on carriages.
—on domestic refined sugars, and
The postage of newspapers.
A careful attention to the interests of
Agriculture,
Manufactures,
Commerce,
Navigation, and especially of the carrying trade.
A revision of the laws on the subject of naturalization.
A revision of the Judiciary System, with a peculiar reference to the late Judiciary Act, passed on the 13th day of Feb. 1801; and provision for an impartial selection of Jurors.
The man who devotes his talents and attention,
To a reduction of public expenditures,
To the abolition of useless offices,
To the diminution of public burdens,
To aid, encourage and promote, agriculture, manufactures, commerce and navigation—
To preserve a due administration of justice at a reasonable expense, and to provide for an impartial selection of jurors, richly merits the confidence of the nation.
Among the nations of the earth, it was reserved for America to exhibit to the world, a government devoted to the interest of the people—A government which instead of increasing public burdens, removed many of those heretofore imposed—which instead of enlarging the powers already enjoyed—restores to the people those not essential to their security. At the head of which presides a man, who for the promotion of the public good and the preservation of civil liberty, solicits the limitation of his own powers, the reduction of his own privileges, and the exercise of every constitutional check to limit the executive will.
The two Houses of Congress, united with the executive in the great work of reformation and improvement.
They have reduced the army to little more than 3000 men, who are considered sufficient to take charge of, and to keep in repair the various forts of the United States, and thereby have made an annual saving to the nation of 522,000 dollars.
They have reduced a part of the navy establishment, yet retain in service a sufficient force to humble the Barbary pirates. By this reduction they have lessened the public expenditures 200,000 dollars, annually.
Proceeding on the principle of giving efficient support to national credit, and of maintaining the national faith and honor inviolate, they have carefully compared the amount of every demand against government; the terms of payment stipulated—and the current expenditures as reduced, with the annual revenue. They have found the annual revenue exclusive of the internal taxes exceeds the wants of the nation—they have therefore repealed all the internal taxes.
As the repeal of these taxes has been attributed to a design to promote the interest of one section of the Union, at the expense of another—a few moments may be well employed in considering this subject.
Excise is a tax always odious to a free people, from the extent of power which is necessarily given to enforce an obedience to the law. "It seems hardly compatible with the temper of a free nation." It was so abhorrent to the feelings of the people of England, that the house of commons once voted to bring to condign punishment certain persons who charged them with a design to introduce it.—It was, however, afterwards introduced into that nation, first levied on a few articles, from time to time extended to others as the people were found to submit to the imposition, until at last it embraced almost every article of convenience and many of necessity.
So here it commenced with a duty on distilled spirits; but in the course of four years was extended to the ordinary sales for consumption, of all spirits, brandies and wines; to all sales at auction; to all carriages for the conveyance of persons, and all refined sugar.—Had it been continued and the same system of policy pursued, in a few more years, as in England, the paper for our school books, the dyes for our clothing, the lights for our rooms, the beer for our table and the shoes for our feet would have been laid under contribution. As it respects its effects on domestic distilled spirits, it operates, in the first instance, upon two description of persons:
1st. The people who have emigrated from the old settlements into the interior, who encounter all the evils and hardships of opening the wilderness, are deprived of the convenience of market towns or markets, and who are incapable of supplying themselves from a foreign market, or vending their surplus grains. With them a circulating medium is scarcely known; their necessities force them to resort to a process of distillation to prevent the loss of their surplus crops and furnish a comfortable beverage.
These emigrants are highly useful to the nation; they form a barrier against the savages; they extend the sphere of action; their emigration prevents a too dense population, which increases the comforts of those left behind. To levy this tax on them is unjust and cruel.—They require the fostering hand of a parent, not the grasping hand of a tyrant or tax gatherer.
The middle and eastern States have uniformly cherished and aided infant settlements, by freeing them wholly from taxation for a com-

derable time. The wisdom and policy of the measure have never been doubted.
2d. Persons principally residing in our large towns who enter upon the business of distillation for the purpose of acquiring property. The spirits with which they furnish the market, are derived either, from molasses imported, or from grains, cyder, and the like, purchased of our farmers. So far as they are derived from the distillation of molasses, the government derives a revenue from the article, by a duty on its importation. So far as the spirits are derived from articles produced in the country, the excise reduces the price of the article, and throws the tax upon the farming interest. When the distiller pays government ten cents the gallon on the spirits he distills, he will deduct that ten cents from the price he pays for the portion of grain or liquor it requires to produce the spirit. By removing the excise on distilled spirits, government does the most efficient act in its power, to furnish the farmer with all reasonable markets. The demand of bread in Europe has of late years enabled the farmer to sell his produce at a high price, but let peace once visit that quarter of the Globe, he will find an increased proportion of the monied capital applied to distillation, and by that the price of the various kinds of grain will be principally regulated.
The charge that it favors Virginia and the other agricultural states, to the injury of Massachusetts, and other states, is not true; the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, lately published, evinces the falsehood of the allegation.
Indeed when the excise on distilled spirits was laid, it was considered as particularly injurious to the interest of Massachusetts. Mr. Dalton and Governor Strong both voted against the bill. This appears by the Journals of the Senate.
Congress were induced to repeal these taxes, from the following considerations.
That the remaining revenues of government were equal to its necessities; that it would be an equal and great relief to the people, not only as it enabled them to apply the amount of the monies, say 600,000 dollars, yearly to their private use; but as it would free them from the loss of time and expense which was necessarily required in travelling to and from the various offices to furnish themselves with licences and stamp paper, and to make their payments. The difference in the consumption of the citizen's time and money in the collection of the external and internal revenue is immense. The first is limited to a very few commercial points where the merchants and officers reside. The latter extends to every portion of the Union. It operates more or less in every town, village and settlement. The system itself creates an embarrassment on business; not unfrequently the expense of procuring the licence on paper is equal to the whole revenue derived from it.
That the expense of supporting the various officers employed in collecting it, consumes more than twenty dollars out of every hundred dollars collected, and amounts to 180,000 dollars yearly, every cent of which is saved to the people by abolishing the system. While the duties on imported articles does not require an expense of more than five dollars on a hundred dollars paid.
That the system, by creating a vast number of officers, had a tendency to increase the power and patronage of the executive so far, that it might become, if it had not already been, dangerous to the liberties of the country.
This experience had shown governments became extravagant and expensive in proportion to the means they possessed. It was therefore both just and politic to surrender and yield up to the people, that portion of revenue which was not necessary to the government. That this surrender ought to consist of those taxes which were most obnoxious; which most embarrassed the ordinary pursuits of the people, and which were of political aspect the most suspicious: And that the history of the nations who have gone before us evinces this truth. That a system of excise when once established, is usually extended from article to article, until it is applied to all the comforts and conveniences of life, and most of its necessities; when it sinks the body of the nation into wretchedness and poverty. Considering the condition of the persons upon whom the carriage tax operated, it appeared in some measure desirable to continue that tax; but when it was considered that it produced only 77,671 dollars and 41 cents, that it could not be continued without employing a vast corps of officers at an expense equal, or nearly equal to the tax, thereby preserving the seeds of another general excise system, the policy of the government forbade its continuance. It has been said by opposition, that the repeal of these taxes only operated to relieve the more wealthy; leaving the poor under the whole pressure of all their former burdens. That if the finances of the nation admitted of a reduction, the duty on salt, bohea-tea and brown sugar, ought to be diminished. Yet they and their friends were the persons who levied the duties on these articles two years before they levied any excise. They have from time to time increased the duties on the same articles. The first duty on salt was 6 cents per bushel; they increased it to 12 cents; on tea it was 10 cents per pound, they increased it to 12 cents. It was one cent per pound on sugar, they increased it to two. These duties they made perpetual, that is to say, to continue until a majority of both Houses of Congress and the President, or two thirds of both Houses agree to remove them.
The internal taxes, whatever might be their number, they did not venture until after the election of Mr. Jefferson, to make perpetual. These taxes were temporary, and most of them would have expired before this day, had not the desire of the party to preserve the trappings of monarchy induced them to pass the law of the 25th February, 1801, by which they were made perpetual. To satisfy the public, that the design of the opposition in objecting to the repeal of the internal taxes, was solely to embarrass government, and not to relieve the poor, who while they use
it with moderation, are as much comforted by spirits as by tea or sugar; it is proper to examine their conduct while in power, a little more minutely. Instead of lessening the duties on these articles, in the month of February 1797, when they had the benefit of the knowledge of the operation of the duties for more than six years, they increased them. Every member from Connecticut (including Griswold and Dana) every member from New-Hampshire, and every member present from Massachusetts (excepting Wm. Lyman) voted in favor of that measure. At the same session, a law was passed granting relief to distillers, by removing the duty from the amount of spirits and fixing it on the capacity of the still. Every member from the States of N. Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, voted in favor of this law. These facts appear from the Journals of Congress.
Here, people of New-England, is a just view of your Representatives, who would induce you to believe that the government of the country was sacrificing its interests at the shrine of Virginia's ambition.
It has been said that sound policy required the application of these taxes to the discharge of the national debt. To this it is answered—maintain the present economical establishment, the surplus funds arising from the remaining revenues will pay the debt as soon as Congress have by law a right to pay it, and the exorbitant expenses of collecting the excise will be avoided.
It has been said by opposition, that these taxes are repealed and the duties on imported articles continued with a view to destroy commerce. Let the commercial interest reflect. There is not an additional cent imposed on commerce. As the taxes of the nation are lessened, the ability of the people to pay is increased. Let it be reminded with what promptitude the trade of the Mediterranean was protected. That government has completed a treaty with Great Britain whereby our merchants are enabled to recover their lost property, and continue in the enjoyments of commercial enterprise—above all, that government relying solely on commerce for her revenue (lands pledged by interest, the strongest of all ties, to cherish and support it. The removal of the internal taxes, so far from evincing hostility to commerce, furnishes proof next to demonstration of a determination on the part of the government to support it.
To close the remarks on this subject it has been said, the repeal of these taxes was designed as a blow to the funds, and was a prelude to extinguishing the national debt with a sponge.
Nothing can be more unfounded than this aspersion. The payments are made with punctuality.
The government has by a law of this session, appropriated 7,300,000 dollars annually towards the discharge of her debts, the funds in the market are worth 12 per cent. more than they were during the last administration.
Does the creditor's confidence in his debtor increase in proportion to the debtor's extravagance and dissipation? Does a man's living beyond his income furnish the best evidence of his remaining ability to pay his debts? Does a debtor forfeit all claims to confidence by uniting rigid economy with a constant attention to business? (To be Concluded in our next.)
"Federalism," Unmasked.
Let those who still adhere to the federalists, and think their objects honorable, read the following paragraph from a London paper.
"From our correspondents in America, we learn that there are a large portion of the citizens of the United States who would willingly put themselves again under the protection of the British crown; the federalists as they call themselves, openly avow their predilections for the British system of politics; the Jewish multitude it is expected will attain to power for a time, but the friends of England are rich in resources."
Some time ago, certain prints exulted very loudly at the apparent indifference with which the President's message at the opening of the last session of Congress was received in the English papers. Accident has thrown in our way the Cambridge Intelligencer of January 23, 1802, from which we extract the following remark as a comment on those exultings. [Aur.]
"We beg leave to recommend to the attentive perusal of every one of our readers, the address of the American President to the legislative bodies, recorded in our last page. It has been the common, and too just remark of political writers in general, that governments naturally lead to despotism, and that executive authorities have need of continual checks to prevent an abuse of power. In America, however, we have an exception. There we behold the novelty of the first magistrate devising plans for the security and extension of public liberty, for more effectually guarding against corruption and improper influence in the executive department, lessening the public expenses, diminishing taxes; for encouraging the freedom of the press, and for cultivating those arts and pursuits which tend most effectually to promote the peace, the welfare, and the happiness of the human race. Amidst the corruptions in which the European governments are involved, the virtuous mind when contemplating that of America, finds some relief. Should the American legislature bring to maturity the plans suggested by the President, a sort of Millennium in government will commence. May God in his mercy to mankind render the work prosperous."
JOHN R. SHEARMAN,
HAS opened an Assortment of DRY GOODS, (at the shop formerly occupied by Mrs. Sheffield) a few doors below Mr. Thomas Townsend's Coffee-House.
Newport, June 3.
LAWS OF THE UNION. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, as their first session.
Begun and held in the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 7th of December, 1801.
AN ACT
For the relief of LEWIS TOUSARD. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the secretary of the treasury be, and he is hereby authorised to pay to Lewis Tousard, late lieutenant colonel commandant of the second regiment of artillery and engineers, out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six hundred and seventy-five dollars and fifty-five cents, being in full payment and adjustment, and to be considered as a final settlement of all accounts between the United States and the said Lewis Tousard, except only the pay and emoluments due to him by the paymaster of the regiment lately under his command: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to sanction the conduct of any person who has made advances of money not authorised by law.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ABRAHAM BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, April 21, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
In addition to an act, intitled "An Act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren, and for propagating the gospel among the Heathen."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, and until the first day of January next, it shall be lawful for the holders or proprietors of warrants heretofore granted in consideration of military services, or register's certificates of fifty acres, or more, granted or hereafter to be granted agreeable to the third section of an act intitled "An act in addition to an act, intitled an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services; and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," approved the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred, to register and locate the same, in the same manner, and under the same restrictions, as might have been done before the first day of January last: Provided, That persons holding register's certificates for a less quantity than one hundred acres, may locate the same on such parts of fractional townships, as shall, for that purpose, be divided by the secretary of the treasury into lots of fifty acres each.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the secretary of war to receive claims to lands for military services, and claims for duplicates of warrants issued from his office, or from the land office of Virginia, or of plats & certificates of surveys founded on such warrants, suggested to have been lost or destroyed, until the first day of January next, and no longer; and immediately thereafter, to report the same to Congress, designating the number of claims of each description, with his opinion thereon.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, April 25, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the relief of the widows and orphans of certain persons who have died in the naval service of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the widows, if any such there be, and in case there be no widow, the child or children of the officers, seamen and mariners, who were in the service of the United States, and lost in the ship Insurgent and brigantine Pickering, shall be entitled to, and receive out of any money in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, a sum equal to four months pay of their respective husbands or fathers, as aforesaid.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, April 29, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
To be Sold,
A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, fronting Broad-street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802.
For Sale on Reasonable terms,
A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, May 21, 1802.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the Mails of the United States on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington City, until the 12th day of July next, inclusive.
FROM Boston, by Dedham, Wrentham, Attleboro' Providence, R. I. Scituate. Plainfield, C. Norwich, New-London, Lyme, Saybrook, Killingworth, Guilford and Branford, to New-Haven, three times a week. From November 1, to May 1. Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 6 P. M. Leave Providence every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at New-London by 8 P. M. Leave New-London every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at New-Haven by 8 P. M. Returning—Leave New-Haven, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at New-London, by 8 P. M. Leave New-London every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 8 P. M. Leave Providence every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Boston by 4 P. M. May 1, to November 1. Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 5 A. M. arrive at Providence by 2 P. M. Leave Providence same days by half past 2 P. M. and arrive at New-Haven on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by half past 2 P. M. Returning—Leave New-Haven every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at half past 5 A. M. arrive at Providence on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 7 A. M. Leave Providence in half an hour and arrive at Boston by 3 P. M.
IN RHODE ISLAND.
From Providence by Bartington, Warren and Bristol, to Newport three times a week. Leave Providence every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Newport by 4 P. M. Leave Newport every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 4 P. M.
From Providence by Pawtucket, Warwick, East Greenwich, Littleport & Wickford to Towerhill, once a week. Leave Providence every Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Towerhill, by 11 A. M. Leave Towerhill every Friday, at 2 P. M. and arrive at Providence on Saturday by 8 A. M.
From Newport by Towerhill, Charles-town, Westerly, Stonington, C. and Groton to New-London, C. twice a week, May 1 to November 1. Leave Newport every Thursday and Tuesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at New-London on Friday and Wednesday, by 3 P. M. Returning—Leave New-London every Tuesday and Thursday, at 9 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Wednesday and Friday by noon. November 1, to May 1. Leave Newport every Wednesday and Monday, at noon, and arrive at New-London on Thursday and Tuesday, by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave New-London every Monday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Tuesday and Saturday by 10 A. M.
From Providence by Pawtucket Falls and Rehoboth to Taunton once a week. Leave Taunton every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Providence, by 3 P. M. Leave Providence every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Taunton by 10 A. M.
NOTES.
I. The Postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
II. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
III. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
IV. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mails: And if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.
V. Should any person, making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
VI. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of February, May, August, and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
VII. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
VIII. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
IX. The Postmaster-General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
X. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and to continue in force for one year, from that time, excepting such routes as have a particular note respecting the continuance of the contract.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post Master General.
General Post Office, Washington City, May 9, 1802. 88—6w
Wanted Immediately,
ONE of the Narragansett breed of pacing Horses, or one that Trotts and Paces, that is stout and active, well broke, free from faults, and from 5 to 7 years of age, for which a generous price will be given. A clear pacer would be preferred. Apply to JAMES TANNER.

WAR DEPARTMENT, 24th May, 1802.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War until the expiration of the 31st day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1802, until the 30th day of September, 1803, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, at Detroit, at Michilimackinac, and at Fort Wayne. Second. At Cincinnati and St. Vincennes. Third. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, and Kaskaskia. Fourth. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, and on the road from Nashville to the line between the Chickasaws and Choctaws, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited with the State of Tennessee.
Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and on the road from Natchez, to the boundary line between the Choctaws and Chickasaws, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country, between Bear Creek and Natchez.
SEPARATE proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January 1803, until the 31st day of December, in the same year, both days inclusive, within the several States herein after mentioned, viz.
Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, at Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Georgia.
Seventh. At Charleston, at Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of South and North-Carolina.
Eighth. At Norfolk and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Virginia.
Ninth. At Fort McHenry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Maryland.
Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey and Delaware.
Eleventh. At Fort, Jay, at West-Point, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-York, excepting Niagara.
Twelfth. At Fort Trumbull, at Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Thirteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Massachusetts, the district of Maine excepted.
Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, at Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-Hampshire, & district of Maine.
A Ratio to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, one quart of rice, or one and an half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and an half of candles to every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as substitutes and alternatives, must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit & Niagara for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the Troops and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by the means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States, at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more credible characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian Frontiers, not exceeding three months.
HENRY DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
88-971
JAMAICA RUM.
For sale, by the subscriber, in Church-Lane,
A FEW Hogheads of the best 4th proof Jamaica RUM.
JOHN MEIN.
Newport, June 3. 88tf
Wanted Immediately,
A Journeyman BOOK-BINDER, to whom good wages will be given—Enquire at this Office.
Life of General Bonaparte.
Just received and for sale at the Book-Store of W. R. WILDER,
THE Life of BONAPARTE, First Consul of France, from his Birth to the Peace of Lunéville—with an Elegant Head.—Price only One Dollar.
Newport, June 4. 88tf For Sale as above, LEGHORN HATS, covered with black silk, and green unders—By the doz. or single.
Benjamin Thurber,
Has just received, by the latest arrivals from New-York & Boston, and has for sale, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes, No. 30, William-Street, a Fresh Assortment of New Fashionable
FANCY GOODS,
For the approaching Season.
Among which are,
 PLAIN and striped Italian Lutestring, English, French, & India do.  English & India Sattins, Black & colour'd Pallone do.  Persian Modes and Safnets.  Fashionable white Chip Bonnets, Leghorn Bonnets and Hats.  Donnable & Straw do.  Blue and Yellow Nankeens.  A large & Fresh assortment of Calicoes and Chintzes, very cheap.  White fringed Shawls of various prices.  Colour'd and white bordered do.  White fringed Tippitts, for Ladies.  Camels Hair, silk and chintz Shawls.  Large black Barcelona fringed Handkerchiefs.  Blue, red, and purple Copperplate.  Ginghams, Bengalls, & Craps.  White & colour'd glazed Cambricks.  Cambric Muslins, Jacquet & striped do.  Black Muslins, 6-4 wide, Dimity and Mullinets, Vest patterns.  Silk, twill, plain and striped Nankenees.  Irish Linens, 7-8 & 4-4.  Silk and Cotton long Gloves and Mitts.  Black and colour'd short silk Gloves.  Glove Ties, of various prices.  Black and white worsted Vails.  Black & white Paris net Gauze.  Black, white, pink, & Yellow Crapes and Tiffanies.  Fancy check and plaid Ribbons.  Umbrellas, Ladies long and short stick Parasols.  Silk & Cotton fancy Stockings.  Black Fans.  Fancy ditto.  Black velvet Bindings.  India Cottons, of various prices.  Russells, Darants, Moreens, Wilbores, Battists & striped Russells.  Black and coloured Sewing Silks.  Diapers.  Brown Hollands, Jeans and Fustians.  Oil Cloths for Tables, Strip'd Cuffees Check Quality & Iboe Bindings.  Tapes and Bobbins.  A large assortment of Ladies Morocco, cloth and fancy Shoes.  Children's ditto.  A large Assortment of Looking Glasses, China & Delft Ware, London and Bristol Pewter.  Knives & Forks, Tea ditto.  Brafs & Iron Candlesticks.  Warranted Spanish, French, & Carolina Indigo.  Cotton Wool.  New fashion'd Tea Pots, &c. &c. 
The above will be sold at the lowest advance for Cash.
Providence, June 1. [88-9w]
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 31, 1802.
THE Creditors of Thomas Hull, of Newport, Blacksmith, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport, on the third Monday of June next, then and there to shew cause, if any they 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.
B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 31, 1802.
THE Creditors of Fardon Taber, of Newport, Weaver, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport, on the third Monday of June next, then and there to shew cause, if any they 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.
B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 31, 1802.
THE Creditors of George Brownell, of Portsmouth, in the county of Newport, Esq. are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport, on the third Monday of June next, then and there to shew cause, if any they 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.
B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, June 3d, 1802.
THE Creditors of Nathan Wilcox, of Exeter, in the county of Washington, Trader, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly, to be held at Newport, on the third Monday of June instant, then and there to shew cause, if any they have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June A. D. 1756 for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted.
R. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
SEVEN DOLLARS REWARD.
TAKEN from Samuel Carr's Ferry, in Newport the 9th or 10th ult. a pair of PLOW-IRONS, newly sharpened. Any person who will give information where they may be had, and also of the Thief, shall be entitled to the above reward. PELEG POTTER. Jamestown, June 3.
NEWPORT, Saturday, June 5, 1802.
In "A View of the Proceedings of the last Session of Congress," (commenced in this day's paper) will be found a correct and lucid analysis of all the measures recommended by the President, in his communication, and of those which have been adopted in the progress of the session. The utility of these measures will be best established by experience. It is, however, highly important that at an early period, the people should have a correct understanding of the objects and motives by which the administration had been guided, in accomplishing the work of reform. This is rendered the more important by the incessant exertions which have been made to deceive them, and by the powerful and dangerous influence which is directed against the government. There is not a single solitary measure, on the whole list here brought into review, which has not been made the subject of violent and systematic opposition in Congress; of intemperate and clamorous abuse in the newspapers devoted to the service of this party. While such efforts are made to deceive the people; while so much strength is brought into exercise to counteract the operations of the government, it is impossible that a fair experiment should be made. A government when thus assailed, may be compared to an army, whose strength and skill in military tactics, would ensure a victory in the open field; but which unaccustomed to random skirmishing, may be defeated by a weaker enemy, who continually harrafs them by scouting parties, annoy them from their ambush, and practice all the insidious art of an Indian warfare. With all these disadvantages, we yet confidently hope, that the four years campaign will be glorious and triumphant. With this malignant and inveterate hostility against them, the leaders of the Republican party are to consider themselves as in the heart of an enemy's country; in the midst of an enemy, treacherous, vindictive, sanguinary and unrelenting. They are surrounded on all sides with secret and hidden destruction. In case of a defeat, no quarters are to be expected. The tomahawk and the scalping knife, are whetted up for the purpose of vengeance. The pine knots are prepared, and the fire is already lighted for the dance of victory. The warwhoop, which resounded at the commencement of the conflict, has proclaimed to them that victory or torture are the only alternatives. It is then, of the last importance, that we should be vigilant, alert, and active. The artifices of the enemy, are to be defeated, only by constant circumspection.
With these impressions, we are much gratified by the able and masterly manner in which the writer of the remarks alluded to, has explained and vindicated the measures of the last session of Congress. He cannot fail to convince every unprejudiced reader, that the government are industriously pursuing the great and important objects of a prudent policy, by which they have professed to be directed, and that nothing but an obstinate and inflexible spirit of opposition, will prevent the successful accomplishment of their designs. [Egh.
With pleasure we announce the appointment of NATHANIEL HAZARD, Esq. by an unanimous vote of the town, to deliver an Oration on Monday the 5th of July 1802, (the 4th being Sunday) in commemoration of American Independence.
By the ship Fanny, from Cape-Francois, which she left the 6th inst. we learn, that the troubles at St. Domingo have subsided. A few days before the departure of this vessel, General Christophe submitted, and is continued for the present in the rank he held. Immediately after this event, an engagement took place between the French and the blacks, in which the former were victorious. Toussaint then made offers of capitulation, under certain stipulations; but they were refused, and he and Daffalines were compelled to surrender their army, stores, &c. on the terms offered by Le Clerk. Toussaint, it is said was permitted to retire to his estates, as a private citizen, until Le Clerk should receive the orders of Bonaparte relative to him. Troops were daily expected at the Cape from France. General Boulet, on invitation of Pelage, had failed for St. Domingo, with 300 troops, to take possession of Guadalupe. It is said the Chief Consul of France has added 10,000 men to his guard; that he had solemnly restored the ancient ecclesiastical regime; and that the Decade had been abolished, and the observation of the Sabbath re-established. [N. Y. pap.
NEWYORK ELECTION.
Representatives to Congress.
 Republican. Federal.  John Smith. Joshua Sands.  Dr. S. L. Mitchel, H. W. Livingston.  David Thomas George Tibbits.  Oliver Phelps, K. K. Van Ranselaer.  Erastus Root, C. E. Elmerdorf.  Isaac Bloom, Gaylord Griswold.  Andrew M'Cord,  Beriah Palmer,  Thomas Sammons,  Gen. John Patterton,  Gen. Philip Van Cortland. 
Thus New-York sends 17 Representatives, ELEVEN of whom are Republican. Nearly three-fourths of both branches of the State Legislature, are also decidedly Republican.
Where is "the Sun of Federalism emerging" now!—Pray inform us, ye boasting Feds.
An unusual press of Advertisements, has obliged us to defer many interesting articles prepared for this day's paper. A Supplement, however, will accompany the next Republican, and atone in some measure, we trust, for all recent omissions.
A list of the Town Officers, elected at the annual Freemen's Meeting on Tuesday last, is unavoidably postponed till next week.
From the AURORA. BEAUTIES OF FEDERALISM.
The certificate of John Adams, authorising 500 dolls. to James Rofs, being up to the hub of federalism, we shall give it without a comment. (COPY.)
Certificate of the President, directing five hundred dollars to be passed to the credit of James Rofs, Esq. applied to secret services.
By JOHN ADAMS—PRESIDENT of the U. S. It is hereby declared, that by the representation of the Department of War, it appears to my satisfaction, that five hundred dollars have been disbursed for objects in relation to the duties of the said department, and to promote the interests of the United States, the specification of which disbursements at this time is deemed inexpedient. This certificate is therefore granted to serve as a voucher, for the sum mentioned, which is five hundred dollars, to be passed to the credit of James Rofs, Esq. by the proper officer or officers of the government of the United States.
In witness whereof, I have signed these presents this twenty-fifth day of Dec. 1799, and caused the same to be countersigned by the Secretary of War, and the seal of the said Department to be annexed.
(Signed) JOHN ADAMS. By command of the President, (Signed) JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War.
DIED—At Mount Vernon, the 22d ult. Mrs. MARTHA WASHINGTON, relict of the late General GEORGE WASHINGTON, aged 71.—"The silence of respectful grief is her best eulogy."
In this town, Mr. WILLIAM E. BERRY, of Upper Marlboro, (Prince George County,) Maryland—aged 34 years—A young gentleman of worth and reputation.
At Middletown, Miss RUTH NEWMAN, in the 16th year of her age.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE.
Kabrenheit's Thermometer—1802.
   Day. Therm. Barom. Winds. Weather.     28 52 60 SE Cloudy   29 56 62 E Do.   30 54 61 NE Do.   31 60 63 Do. Rain  
CUSTOM-HOUSE
District of Newport, June 4.
 ENTERED.  Sloop Abigail, Hazard, Hudson  Lydia, Oxx, Bristol  Schooner Harmony, Sears, Charleston  Commerce, Hammond, Newyork  Sloop Experiment, Munro, Bristol  General Greene, Nafon, Providence  Schooner John, Brown, Turks-Island  Brig Alfred, Williams, ditto  Snow Mary, Shearman, Port-Republican  CLEARED.  Sloop Mercury, Swift, Falmouth  Lydia, Oxx, Bristol  Fame, Justin, Newyork  Two Brothers, Shaw, Somerset  Eagle, Green, Baltimore. 
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS my Son John Banister, jun. hath contracted Debts to a considerable amount, without my knowledge, for some of which he is now committed to jail in South-Kingstown, and some of which I suspect to have originated without a valuable or legal consideration; and as it is unknown to me what sum he is indebted; and as I am desirous to ascertain the amount—and if possible, to relieve him, without too much injury to myself and family:—This is therefore to request all those who have demands against him, to exhibit them to me in a reasonable time, both the sums, and for what consideration, so that I may be enabled to judge of the expediency of relieving him.—A compliance with the above, will oblige JOHN BANISTER. Newport, June 4, 1802. 88
A great variety of
TRUNKS,
To be sold, at the Shoe Store of THOMAS COGGESHALL, next door North of Mr. James Taylor's Apothecary-Store. Newport, June 5, 1802. 88tf
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the Copartnership of HAZARD & CARPENTER was dissolved by mutual agreement on the 25th of March, 1801. GEORGE S. HAZARD, DANIEL CARPENTER.
To be Sold or Let,
THAT large and commodious House in Thames-Street, next South of the Brick-Market, late the property of WALTER EASTON, deceased, with the Wharf and Stores, belonging to the same. For further particulars, enquire of MERIBETH EASTON, DAVID BUFFUM, or JOHN SLOCUM. Newport, May 7, 1802. 84tf
NOTICE.
ALL Persons having demands against the estate of John Wilcox, late of North-Kingstown deceased, are desired to exhibit them unto the subscriber for settlement, at the house of Capt. Benjamin Reynolds, in North-Kingstown, where I now dwell, as follows:—On the second Saturday of June inst. and on the 2d Saturdays in the following months of July, August, September, October, and November next, at one o'clock P.M. on said days; and all persons indebted unto said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to SARAH WILCOX, Administratrix. North-Kingstown, June 4, 1802. 88

From the New-York Evening Post.
CONFOUND me, says Pat, as he walk'd thro' the street, With his Scottish friend Sawney M'Snivel, But the looks of those damels, so blooming and sweet, Would wheedle poor Pat to the d--l.
Faith and troth 'tis as much as a body can do, To resist the sweet creatures bare faces; But I'm knock'd in a doldrum, and shot thro' and thro', When thin mufin displays all their graces.
Hoot awa wi' your jeers, says the farcatic Scot, Fra sic underhand scandal refrain; Yon deserve to be doldrum'd (as you call't) and shot, To have such vicious thoughts in your brain;
For the lassies thus openly act (as they ken That in traffic concealment's a joke) To evince that they don't want to take in the men, Nor to tell them a pig in a poke.
OF GOVERNOR WALL.
JOSEPH WALL, Esq. was convicted last January, at the old Bailey (London) of the murder of Benjamin Armstrong, and was sentenced to be hanged. It appeared on the trial that the said Joseph Wall, when he was Governor at Goree, on the coast of Africa, in the year 1780, did, without any regular court martial, order 800 stripes to be inflicted on the aforesaid Benjamin Armstrong; with the wounds whereof he died, after languishing four days. Mrs. Wall, the Governor's lady, is sister to lord Seaworth, and is allied to noble families. She visited her husband in the prison the evening before the execution. Their interview and final parting was deeply affecting. "In that trying and critical interview (says the London paper) when the mind is engaged in testimonies of the greatest endeartments, they acquitted themselves with that interesting pathos and affection which defy the powers of language. In an agony of despair, his last words to his beloved partner were, "God bless you, dear! take care of my children; and endeavor to represent me to them in as favorable a way as possible!"
Such was the indignity which the populace felt at the brutality exercised by the convict in the murder of Armstrong, that on the falling of the platform they gave three huzzas.
Count Suwarrows, the Russian butcher.
THE following trait evinces the obstinate character of Suwarrows. During his banishment to his estates, the Emperor Paul, repenting of his order to that effect, wrote a letter to the veteran Gen. It was addressed to "Field-Marshal Suwarrows."—the moment he read the address, he desired the courier to carry back the letter. "It is not for me," said he; "were Suwarrows a Field-Marshal, he would not be kept prisoner in a village; he would be seen at the head of an army." The courier in vain remonstrated on the rashness of his determination, and was obliged to return the dispatch unopened to the Emperor. [Lon. pap.]
Hardened Villainy.
A young man of nineteen, at Bourdeaux, was lately convicted and executed for having murdered his aunt. Those who saw him between the time of his sentence and execution, gave the following particulars respecting him:—Having some knowledge of drawing, this young man amused himself with tracing on some pieces of paper the circumstances of the assassination; on one was delineated the posture in which he stood when he first struck his aunt; on another he drew himself knocking her brains out; in a third, he represented himself on a sledge going to the scaffold. ib.
An uncommon Fact.
IN the County of Greenville, South-Carolina, there is a couple by the name of BASILY, still living, who since their union in wedlock, have had 32 children! The most of them, however, have died.
Green & Tillinghast, HEREBY inform their old Customers and the Public in general, that they have just received a large Assortment of Spring Goods, which they are now selling at the most reduced prices at their Store, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, May 20, 1802. 86tf
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, A few Hhds. 4th proof Jamaica Spirits good flavored. 3 Hhds. 3d & 4th proof Antigua Rum. 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 2 Casks Malaga Wine. 20 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. 50tf
Sail Making. THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM, Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
For Freight or Charter TO any port in the United States, or West-Indies—The fast sailing Schooner RISING STATES, Caleb Cranston Master, burthen 80 tons—one year old; has good accommodations for passengers, and in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Wm. MOORE, jun. & Co. Newport, or Master on board, Warren. May 22, 1802. 86tf
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law. EDMOND TOWNSEND, } Commis- THOMAS PECKHAM, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBETH EASTON, } Executors. DAVID BUFFUM, JOHN SLOCUM, Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 82tf
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, lying in Exeter, in Washington County, (R. I.) pleasantly situated on a Public Road, is a good stand for a merchant or public house, near the center of the town, with a large Dwelling House, Two Barns, a Corn House & Store, with other out buildings, and Two Orchards; well wooded and watered. Also, a suitable proportion of tillage land, mowing, and pasturing—Contains about 300 acres. For further particulars, enquire of JOHN WHITFORD, on the premises. May, 18, 1802. 87
ON the petition of Nathan B. Miller, and John Thurston, Administrators of Stephen Peirce; and Beriah Waite, and Beriah Brown, jun. Executors of Beriah Brown, praying an act to authorize said Executors to make to said Administrators a deed of a certain real estate, situate in South-Kingstown, which was attached by said Stephen Peirce, and sold by virtue of an Execution levied thereon by said Beriah Brown, to the said Stephen Peirce, but of which no deed has been given. State of Rhode-Island & } In General Assembly Providence Plantations. } May 7th, 1802.
VOTED and Resolved, That this Petition be received and referred to the next sessions of this General Assembly and in the mean time that the pendancy of this petition be published in one of the public news-papers printed in Newport, three weeks successively, and all persons claiming to be interested against the granting the prayer thereof be notified to appear if they see cause, at the said next sessions, to oppose the same. A true Copy. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
Francis Anderson, TAKES this method to inform his customers, and the public at large, that he has removed to his New Store, at the south side of the market, on Newman's wharf, where he proposes to carry on business under the firm of Anderson & Heath: He has the same Assortment as before, and will sell as low as can be purchased in the State. He returns his sincere thanks to his former customers, and begs for a continuance of their favors. N. B. Masters of vessels may be supplied at the shortest notice, by calling at their Store. They have on hand, a quantity of excellent CHEESE, at wholesale or retail—very cheap for cash. Newport, May 22, 1802. 78tf
SARAH HORSEFIELD INFORMS the public, and her friends in particular, that she has on hand a good assortment of TIN WARE, which she will sell very cheap for Cash. She has also several articles of Household Furniture to dispose of, such as Beds, Chairs, Tables, &c. and a good Franklin Stove. She again requests all those who have any demands against the Estate of her late husband, Israel Horsefield, to bring them in for settlement; and those indebted to said Estate, are earnestly desired to make immediate payment to SARAH HORSEFIELD Executrix, or TIMOTHY HORSEFIELD, Executor. Newport, April 9, 1802. tf
For Sale, SEVERAL Lots of Land, lying between the Rev. Mr. Hopkin's Meeting House, and the Stone Mill, on Mill Street.—Enquire of JOHN BANISTER, Newport, March 29, 1802. 79
WILLIAM WILLBOR, Has lately removed to a New Store on the South side the Ferry Wharf Lane, 3 doors East from the Main-Street, at the Sign of the Golden Fish, where he still carries on the Glazing Business in its various branches—and has for sale the following articles:—
WINDOW GLASS, of different sizes, by the Box, or smaller quantity, viz.—13 by 18, 12 by 16, 10 by 14, 10 by 13, 10 by 12, 9 by 11, 8 by 10, 7 by 9, & 8 by 6—Likewise, Sheet-Glass, cut in any form or size—Putty by the quantity, or single pound.
—He has also at retail— BRANDY, Rum, Gin, brown and white powder'd Sugar, Molasses, Flour, Rice, Souchong, Congo, & B-heap Teas, Chocolate, Coffee, Negro head, cut, and Pigtail Tobacco, Segars, Raisins, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Mustard, Pepper, Ginger, Starch, Candles—Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Best New-York Hard Soap, &c. &c. Newport, April 23, 1802. 82tf
NICOLAS GEFFROY, Watch-Maker, in Newport, HAS constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He also carries on the
Goldsmith's & Silvermith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; disks, small swords and banners; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; cassons and irons; shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; Barley-sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish Jigars; best Makaban & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. 19tf
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher C. Olney, Delivered at his Mills, or at his Paper Warehouse.
WHERE he has for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.
—ALSO— A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.
—LIKEWISE— Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c.
Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, March 3, 1802. 74tf
LUMBER.
THE subscribers, having entered into Co-Partnership under the firm of Sheldon & Ruggles, would respectfully inform the public, that they have taken Wickham's wharf, next southward of Col. Sherburne's, where they have for sale on reasonable terms, a complete assortment of Eastern and other Lumber—such as merchantable pine Boards & Plank, clear Boards, clear Joist—merchantable pine Do. square Oak-Timber, pine Do. spruce Do. Oak Joist, Hemlock Do. Spruce Do. Birch and Beech 3-inch Plank for bedsteads; red Cedar, locust and white Cedar Posts, for garden fences; Cedar & Pine Clapboards; good Kennebec and other Shingles and Laths, &c.—Lumber of any dimension or kind can be procured from the Eastern country at short notice.
They also have for sale West-India Rum by the Hoghead or Barrel; New-England Do. Sugars by the Hoghead or Box; Molasses by the Hoghead; Cordage of all sizes by the cwt. or smaller quantity; Nails of all sizes; Pitch, Tar and Turpentine, &c. DANIEL SHELDON, BENJAMIN RUGGLES. Newport, May 15, 1802. 95tf
FOR SALE, BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. COGNAC Brandy, Claret Wine in casks and boxes, Silks, Britannia Linens, white wine Vinegar, Verdigris, & House-Paper:—The above articles are entitled to drawback, and are now landing from the Brig Hannah, from Bourdeaux, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf. He has also for sale, Russia and Raven's Duck, a few Demijans and long and short Corks. Newport, Nov. 7, 1801.
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS, Cheap for Cash. Newport, May 5, 1802. 67tf
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. —ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 84tf
John A. Shaw, & Co. INFORM the public that they have taken a shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the Watch-Making business in all its branches; and have for sale, warranted and common English and Geneva Watches, gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, Sugar-Tongs, &c.—Looking-Glasses, Tea-Trays, Waiters, Dressing-Cases, Plated and Wooden Castors, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, Candlesticks, dart and common Walking Sticks, Scotch, Rappée & Makaban Snuff, Starch, Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Britannia Coffee Pots, &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. * * Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
Entertainment, BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little south east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
FOR SALE, AT W. R. Wilder's Book Store, ABOUT 500 Rolls PAPER HANGINGS, of last year's stock, which will be sold at cost. Also, this day received, and for sale as above, a very elegant assortment of PAPER HANGINGS of new Figures, which will be sold at the manufactory price. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
Clark Bliss INFORMS his friends, and the public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thames-Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spooner—where he has for sale, a General Assortment of
West-India Goods: Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof Do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas, of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marlings, seamens' Chests, Oak Kegs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, May 7, 1802. 84tf
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also, A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Feb. 25. 50tf