Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1801-12-19 00:00:00

RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
"LIBERTY is the basis, and whoever would dare to sap the foundation, or overturn the structure, under whatever specious pretext he may attempt it, will merit the bitterest execration and the severest punishment which can be inflicted by his injured country." WASHINGTON.
NUMBER 12.]
NEWPORT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1801.
[VOLUME II.]
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, Printer to the State—Near the COFFEE-HOUSE, Thames-Street.
Valuable Estate.
To be sold, and possession given next Spring,
A FARM,
LYING in Suffield, State of Connecticut, pleasantly situated, within 40 rods of the Meeting-House and Academy, in said town, and only 16 miles from the City of Hartford, on the great Stage Road leading from thence to Dartmouth College; and from Boston to New-York, Albany, &c. Said Farm contains 100 acres of Land under good improvement; well fenced; with a suitable proportion of Orcharding, Mowing, Pasturing, Plow-land, &c. two handsome and convenient Dwelling-Houses; Barns, with good Stables, Out-Houses, two Wells of excellent water, and almost every other accommodation necessary for a Tavern.
It is as beautiful and eligible a stand, perhaps, as any in the state, for a Public House, and has been improved as such upwards of 30 years successively. It is likewise central and commodious for a Merchant or Tradesman.
A good bargain may be had, and an indisputable title given.—For further particulars, enquire of the Printer hereof, or the Subscriber, living on the premises.
SETH AUSTIN.
December 12, 1801.
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 cash.
—ALSO—
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to
PARDON TILLINGHAST.
Exeter, Nov. 28.
50tf
LUMBER.
BENJAMIN RUGGLES
Respectfully informs his Customers, and the Public in general.
THAT he will undertake to procure House or Store Frames, or any other dimensions of Timber, Plank for Wharves, &c. of the following kinds of Eastern wood, viz. White-Pine, Spruce, Norway-Pine, Hemlock, Black or Yellow-Birch, for Cabinet work; Cedar, Hackmatack, Maple, Black or White-Aspen, Beach, or Rock-Maple:—Also, Masts and Spars of any dimension, and Birch or Hackmatack, Ship-Timber; any of which, if applied for this Winter, may be delivered here in the course of the next Spring or Summer, on the easiest possible terms. Any person wishing to contract, would do well to apply early in the Winter, that proper time may be had to get the Timber out.
He has, likewise, on hand, at his Lumber-Yard, on Slocum's wharf, in Newport, a general assortment of Eastern Lumber; such as Boards, Timber, Spruce and Hemlock Joist, Window-frame-stuff, Shingles, Clapboards, Cedar-Posts, Laths, &c.—A supply of which he proposes to keep constantly on hand.
Also, genteel Boarding and Lodging may be had for two Gentlemen, on easy terms.
Newport, Nov. 27, 1801.
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For Sale,
By JOSEPH BRIGGS,
20 Hhds. good retailing MOLASSES.
Newport 28th Nov. 1801.
Loft or Stolen,
THE 8th instant, a Small Pinchbeck Watch, chased out side case, with a red Stone Seal, set in silver. If either Watch or Seal is offered for sale, it is requested to be stopped; and either of the Watch-Makers in Newport, will pay a reward of EIGHT DOLLARS, if recovered and not injured.
Newport, Oct. 23, 1801.
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Wm. Moore, jun. & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store near the Red Market. 20 Hhds. Good 2d proof Antigua RUM. 10 Ditto MOLASSES. 50 Kegs Negro Head TOBACCO. Sundry other Articles in the GROCERY LINE, For Cash or approved Notes, at 60 days, payable at the Bank of Rhode-Island. Newport, Dec. 5. 10tf
Take Notice.
THE Hon. Court of Probate, for the town of Middletown, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of GEORGE IRISH, Esq. late of said Middletown, 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 they will be precluded according to law.
ANTHONY DIXON, JOHN L. BOSS, EDWARD THURSTON, } Com.
67 All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to NICH. TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH, } Executors. Newport, Nov. 21, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons having any demands against the Estate of Capt. Samuel Almy, late of Tiverton, deceased, that they exhibit the same; and all Persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
CINDERILLA ALMY, Executrix. Tiverton, Dec. 2, 1801. 10tf
Bristol Church Lottery.
Third Day's Drawing.
PRIZES of 5 Dollars.—No. 8, 10, 92, 113, 219, 245, 254, 299, 349, 356, 367, 397, 521, 549, 702, 726, 736, 805, 846, 896, 1045, 1183, 1257, 1346, 1493, 1523, 1524, 1533, 1538, 1585, 1642, 1650, 1743, 1801, 1822, 1868, 2031, 2201, 2229, 2237, 2294, 2366, 2445, 2563, 2569, 2597, 2745, 2768, 2810, 3010.
THE Managers beg leave to observe, that as they have but a few Tickets on hand, they presume it will not be long before they shall be enabled to complete the drawing—for this reason, they have not adjourned to any particular day.
As an inducement for those to purchase, who are in want of Money—the Managers with it may be remembered, that there is no other Lottery in the State—and that there is now in the Wheel, one Prize of 1500 Dollars—one of 1000—one of 500—five of 100—ten of 50—twelve of 20—fifteen of 10—100 of 8—135 of 6—and 850 of 5 Dollars.
Bristol, Dec. 3d, 1801.
67 A few TICKETS may yet be had at this Office—at the Post-Office, and at Mr. WILDER's Book-Store.
FOR SALE,
A Large Ten Plate Iron STOVE, very convenient in a family for cookery, &c. The price will be moderate. Apply to WILLIAM PEARSE. Bristol-Ferry, Nov. 20, 1801. 8tf
HENRY HOWLAND
Respectfully informs the Public,
THAT he has taken the large Dwelling-House in Thames-Street, next door Northward of Mrs. ROGERS's, which he intends to occupy as a PRIVATE
BOARDING-HOUSE.
He assures the Public, that his Accommodations are ample and genteel; and that his endeavours to please, will be uniform and sincere.
Newport, Nov. 21.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Concluded from our paper of Nov. 28.]
AFTER the explanations, which, in the course of the preceding observations, have been given, it might be thought needless to proceed further in the investigation of a subject, which requires no other elucidation than a knowledge of the circumstances. Still, for the sake of curiosity, and in order to fulfil a proposition which we have made, we shall take up (seriatim) the observations which they seem principally to depend upon, as comprising the gist of their argument, & bestow upon them, respectively, a few reflections, which may tend to disclose the extent of their real connection, with what they so craftily pretend to, that is, candor and truth.
1st. With regard to their "excuse the prejudices of the juries." We would enquire of the stenographer, the nature of a prejudice? To our conception it arises from some unsearched incident to the human mind, an impatience of suspense, which rather than to linger in doubt, will form an opinion upon the mere intimations of probability. Thus, whatever the object that engages attention, we approve or dislike, not as we are apprised of its worth or demerits, its beauty or deformity (for the supposition implies an ignorance with respect to them) but agreeably to certain pre-existing erroneous impressions, which would be properly termed ill-disposed lights." If, in this notion of things, we should endeavor to comprehend the whole case; and without viewing it altogether, no one can be qualified to decide upon it without the same objection of "prejudice;" for a decision founded upon a part as an entirety, would be a prejudice in the first signification of the word: If we take a thorough view of "the whole matter," with a sincere desire of preferring our consciences, we ought to examine the nature of those publications which have incessantly streamed from the Providence presses, those fountains of an illegitimate, and wicked federalism, through every part of the State. What was their design? Obviously to discompose, and lacerate the public mind; laboring, at the same time, by the most vile, and abominable means, to instill the most pernicious "prejudices," not only against the private right of an individual in the decision of personal action; but in contravention of the deepest interest of the public. Who is at a loss on this subject? Does not the fullest evidence stare him in the face on every hand? Does he not know that the object, in the accomplishment of which their views, and expiring struggles are united, is to appal with a fear of being loaded with scurrility, any one from reaping forward to public view, and public life, who will not subscribe to their mythical faith, and the tenets of an aspiring faction! "Being well calculated to excite the prejudices of the juries"! Does it lay in their mouths to prate with a grace about arresting the opinions of men? Does it become them to declaim about calculations for prejudice, who have reduced it to a system, and devoted their talents and lives to its perfection; who have made it their passport to office, wealth, and power? Do they, in a hope of credit, pretend to say that the resolutions were calculated to create a prejudice? It is known that their object was the reverse. It is known that they were intended to overtake, and if possible drag to light, an horde of aspersions, which had been turned at large, and, in diabolical bravery, were foraging for another electioneering campaign. It is known that the resolutions were intended to eradicate the prejudices which they had already been laboring to insinuate, and by putting the mind upon reflection, to enable it to divest itself of the false impressions which it might have imbibed from the malicious ingenuity of infuriated sophists; that they were intended, as a balmy breeze, to refresh the exhausted patience of those, who in the faithful execution of public duties, had long withstood the implacable wrath of disappointed foes.
It is strange to observe what inconsistency these little snarling lap-dogs, these federal play-things have run into, in order to fortify, by a vain exhibition of their puny ruffs, their masters and superintendants from the extremities to which their own deliberate conduct has reduced them. The quarrelsome perplexity in which they are involved, has led them to represent the resolutions as extraordinarily unreasonable, as palpably unjust, as obviously improper; and yet as calculated to "excite a prejudice" against "Judge D!" One would
imagine from their representation that the "prejudice," if any at all could arise, would be entirely in favor of the Judge; for it is right and honest is popular opinion, that it will never uphold an injustice, especially to an individual. If, therefore, it plainly appears that the resolutions were intended to work an injustice to "Judge D." their generous friendship would encircle, and cleave to him with an affectionate fondness. But it is presumed they are to be considered as capable of judging for themselves, whether their operation is good, or bad, just, or unjust. "The juries," (as the stenographer saith) and the public are competent to determine this point without his commentary upon the text of "Judge D!" or his flowing, and liquid exposition, and amplification of the finished oratory of the blustering bully of South-Kingstown.
2. The next article of the inimitable commentary which it was proposed to consider, is, "that all men were invited to believe that the resolutions were thought of. They did not create the idea, but were created by it. The representatives of the People were painfully impressed that Dorrance's publication "was calculated to excite a prejudice" not merely against the private right of an individual, but to the discredit of the state. The unanimity, and firmness, with which they rose upon the question, proves this to have been their unequivocal sentiment; and as their sentiment, it was also the sentiment of the state at large, expressed through its constitutional, and legitimate organ, actuated by an earnest solicitude to fulfil its public duty. The flood-gates of "envy, malice, and all uncharitableness" had been extended, & an ocean of calumny drained to the very dregs; its roaring cataracts, like "the besom of destruction" had deluged the plain, and left cheerless and desponding the inflexible patriot, whose warmest desire and best exertions had been for the good of his country. The dismal and atrocious scene was beheld with mingled emotions of compassion, gratitude, and resentment. Each breath was ratified by its influence; and as the vital energy of the heart, would endure a frozen Zone, invigorated by the Northern blast, so the bleak winds of an invidious, flammering prevarication could answer no other purpose than to animate and energize a generous indignation. Their fly, designing "hair-strokes" of evasion, after a deliberate perpetration of such palpable enormities, was adding insult to injury.
It might be proper to revert to a reflection, which has already been agitated, tho' perhaps not sufficiently explained. But a little time ago, when the black cockade bullies were strutting up and down the streets, like crows in the gutter, and looking abut with "vengeful ire" to see who refused to tall in with that signal of orthodoxy, and federalism; when, in many parts of the United States, numbers who spiritedly refused to recognize the badge, had their cloths torn from their backs, and were beaten, injured, and abused; the citizens of Newport had the mortification to witness a similar instance of that oppressive, and egregious project. A peaceable, worthy, and useful citizen, having indulged his sentiments upon the principles upon which he believed the cockade to have been introduced, and coolly remonstrated against the rigorous severities, by which it was attempted to be enforced, was grossly insulted by an imperious threat that "the line should be drawn." Now let it be supposed, for a moment, that the resolutions are a going to "draw" that "line," and to strike the balance between Republicanism and aristocracy. It is clear that the latter will remain whole, and entire, "one and indivisible." It ever has, it ever will remain so. Like the troops of Cataline, it has resolved to conquer or die. Though, by the veteran principles of truth and republicanism, it is continually routed, and put to flight; yet from entrenchment to entrenchment it rallies its forces, determined to perish, nobly fighting for Satan and his kingdom. However weightily republicanism might preponderate in the State; yet it is certain that in Providence, where those "actions" are to be heard, tried, and determined, aristocracy is in the height of its vinegar. It is what Alexander Hamilton would call "the head quarters of good principles." There, "a genteel, & handsome assortment" of double fortified partisans, devoted to their politics, as rank as musk, as bitter as gall, as envenomed as the spider and as hot as mustard, assemble daily on

the exchange, and, like monkeys in the woods their teeth are always conspicuous. So pungent is their acrimony, that like mad-cats, they could eat fire without feeling it, or bite off the head of a twenty-penny nail.—Thus flattered loaded, and primed, every one that passes must give the counter-sign, or suffer, a whole broadside of federal sarcasm. Should he happen to survive the broad-side, and in a shattered condition (that is to say, so far as federal bullets can shatter) attempt to make off without waving his colours; scouts are dispatched with permits to cut him off, plunder, slink, and destroy him. Who, in the name of common sense, would think of "inviting" these folks "to believe"? Their faith is fixed: They "believe" in Pontius Pilate , the traitor of heaven, and earth: They "believe" in resisting the decrees of political, moral, and religious destiny: They "believe" in a spirit similar to that which actuated the chief of fallen angels, and impelled him to "defy Omnipotence to arms." They "believe" that a strenuous perseverance in iniquity, and enormity, will ultimately extinguish the lamp of truth, and involve the world in darkness, and bondage; and that as lords paramount, and absolute they may yet walk upon the shoulders of men! It might as well be expected to arrest the progress of the Potomac, or to dispel the shades of night, as to offer them a sentiment (in any wise indicating a repugnance to those which they have already braced to the last extremity,) in the hope of working a conviction in their hearts, or a contrition in their feelings. How absurd would it be, then, to suppose that the resolutions were intended "to draw the line" in order to anticipate the verdict of a jury, which is to set in Providence, surrounded, and overrun by the whole posse of aristocracy. The idea is as irrational as it would be to add fuel to mitigate a flame. For every thing which has the remotest tendency, or most distant implication of intercepting their projects, has been found by repeated experiment, to enliven, and expand their zeal, and in the present instance to excite a desperation bordering on fanaticism.
We might go through a consideration of the other branches of the stenographer's exposulation; but it would, indeed, be tedious, as it could only serve to illustrate his insignificance, and the obliquity of his designs, which are already but too palpable. It is clear to a demonstration, that, altho' at first glance, they seem to wear a semblance of propriety, and truth, and to extend themselves thro' an ample circuit of comprehension; yet upon the least investigation, they are found bleak and barren as the heath, and to terminate in the same single point, which is the low cunning, and shallow artifice of the stenographer. It is manifest that the resolutions were erected upon a large, and liberal basis;—that, apart from every private, and personal consideration, they breach an ennobled spirit of general harmony; that they were suggested by a comprehensive, and accurate view, of the complicated efforts which have been made, by inflammatory jacobins, to create disturbance, confusion and dismay, and to involve in difficulty every measure of government; that they were intended as a faithful, and auspicious light to comfort, and encourage the desponding, who amid the clouds of dust, and smoke which had been raised, and the impetuous flight of darts and arrows, were almost ready to exclaim "vexation, and vanity," and to abandon the cause of human nature; that as a mild corrective, they were devised to separate and remove from the political system, those guilty humours of envy, malice, and oppression, by which it had so long been lacerated, and ravaged;—and, finally to restore, as far as possible, the accustomed tone of health, vigour, vivacity and freedom.
A SPECTATOR.
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE.
OLD-SOUTH—No. LII.
(Concluded from our last.)
CONSISTENCY is a principal trait in a political character. The Centinel, even while deplored that war had ceased, is galling, that the English 5 per cents. stand at 95 dollars to hundred; that they have "not lost a foot of ground;" that "the ships taken at Toulon are not returned," &c. But the chagrin arises amidst these pretended congratulations on British advantages, from the 15th article of the Treaty, which evidently shews that the terms were dictated in Paris, viz. "The present preliminary articles shall be exchanged at London in the space of 15 days at farthest" — "that "Plenipotentiaries shall be appointed to proceed to an arrangement of the definitive Treaty, in concert with the allies of the contracting parties." Pray, Major, inform us who are the allies on the part of the British, to give their weight in the Convention at Amiens? Alas, it is "too true," they will have but little help from this quarter. This Treaty carries further marks of French supremacy—the "First Consul of the Republic," stands before "His Majesty, the king of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Ireland." This certainly looks a little "squally," that Citizen Buonaparte should take rank of His Majesty
George the 3d. Who could dictate this jacobinical arrangement in the articles? Is it probable if the Treaty was in the least degree under the controul of the English ministry, that they would have suffered the name of a "Corsican Usurper," to be mentioned before that of their rightful Sovereign? This is contradicted in the Centinel, but as both the French and English papers published the Treaty in this form, we have reason to believe it is agreeable to the original. The farce, however, does not end here, for it is "done in London, on the 9th Vendemaire, and 10th year of the French Republic;" thus obliging the English to acknowledge, within the British capital, the freedom, sovereignty and independence of the French nation.
It looks then as if the glory of the British nation was "burning to the water's edge." How the "Rainbow" will appear after this event, is apocryphal; it may brighten, or it may lose its lustre; and as this luminary has heretofore been summoned to take an active part in our political controversy, it is hoped that the almanac-makers in the several States will describe with the utmost accuracy in their next year's publications, its variation as to the extent of its arch, or the brilliancy of its rays.
For my own part, I read the Centinel, Palladium, and Price Current, merely to observe the chagrin of the British party. Even their exultations are evidences of their mortification. If in one paragraph they state the advantages of the English by the Treaty of Peace, I am sure to find that the next will declare the falsity of their reasoning. They strain every nerve to vindicate the honor of Britain; they amuse us with a pretty story about "omniums;" they describe the public funds as rising to an immense value; but before their readers are well prepared to join the chorus, they blast their own information by anticipating some terrible forebodings, which entirely destroy the luxury of their repast. "They build up with one hand, and knock down with the other."
In the present state of politics, I am almost persuaded to condescend to ask Major Russell (this Necker of Finance) to explain his Farrago of the British Debt, when he says, "if it were to be wiped off entirely, with a sponge, it would not cause fifty individuals in the whole kingdom to retrench one meal a day in their subsistence." If this hypothesis is right, the American debt could be as easily wiped off as the British; the national debt of both nations stand on the same basis; the doctrine advanced in the Centinel applies equally to both countries. What then will the stock-holders in the United States say to this Centinel mode of Financing? How would they relish this sponging manner of settling their claims?—If we should have published a similar paragraph in the Chronicle, and instead of Britain, infested America, the 6 and 8 per cent. creditors would have reason to reprobate the principle; if such disorganizing sentiments had been advanced by the Republicans, the ana- themes of every stock-holder would have followed them with the most clamorous vociferation. The Centinel, by the ignorance of its projectors (the Editor being only a tool in the business) has sunk too low in public estimation to require a serious reflection on its numerous absurdities. If we should hold them strictly to their own declarations, the funds of the United States would be converted to very different purposes than paying their creditors.
As a friend to the honor and national character of America, I hope never to see such principles operate in this country, as to place the creditors under the tyranny of a "sponge"—public credit is the energy of government; Republicans should ever attend to their finances in such a manner as to give confidence to its citizens in their loan of money. Whatever contracts are made on this basis, ought to be tenaciously fulfilled; the credit of a nation is as sacred as that of an individual; so far from "sponging." I am for punctual and honorable payment; so far from suggesting that no injury would arise from annihilating the debt, I believe the greatest injury would arise if such a measure was adopted.
The observations made in the Centinel on the public debt of England, are the very essence of Jacobinism. The Editor from his arrogance, seems to sport with every thing that is held valuable in society; he speaks of Peace as a curse, of the public debt as a chimera, and yet, under a political infatuation, he is supported (by the very men whom he wishes to ruin) as the friend to public credit and the advocate of harmony and social order; while on the other hand, the Editors of the Chronicle have been represented as the destroyers of property and the enemies to every moral virtue.
The Chronicle has now come to an issue with the Centinel on this ground, and means to maintain an opposite doctrine. If the debt of England is a mere ignis fatuus, the principle is equally operative in the United States. The Republicans will not admit Public Credit to be exposed to such a vague decision, but are willing in a just manner (by the burden falling equally on every class of citizens) to pay their creditors, agreeable to their pledged contracts, any thing in the Centinel to the contrary notwithstanding.
Suppose Mr. Jefferson or Mr. Gallatin had advanced a similar doctrine on the Debt of the United States, as is advanced in the Centinel on the British debt—suppose they had said, that the debt was due from one individual to another, and therefore if a "sponge" was applied to the settlement, not more than 50 individuals would retrench one meal a day in their subsistence? If this is true of England, it is equally applicable to America; and, provided it was adopted, how many fat, plump stock-holders would become as thin and lank as a pack of hounds, after courting a whole day without any game to satisfy their hunger. Away, away with such Jacobinical principles; the Centinel is aiming to throw Public Credit in the wind to help its disorganizing adherents—but the Chronicle, ever ready to its object, will pursue such renegades to their secret holds, and expose them to public execration.
OLD SOUTH.
[We copy the following pertinent observations from a much respected, and well conducted Newspaper,—published, too, in the highly "federal" State of Connecticut.]
NEW-LONDON, Dec. 9.
THANKSGIVING.
Thursday the 26th ult. was observed as a day of thanksgiving and praise in this State and Massachusetts. A motion had been made in the Legislature of Rhode-Island for the appointment of that day for the same purpose in that State, but rejected, on the ground of its being an unnecessary Legislative interference in religious matters, by the republicans—who nevertheless, in conformity with the ancient custom, voluntarily devoted the day to solemn and grateful religious exercise in their several worshipping assemblies.
This refusal of the republicans of Rhode-Island to oblige, by governmental authority, the people to praise God and be grateful for his mercies, according to law, has drawn upon them the invectives of the federal bigots in New England in the most unblushing profusion. It is said they are "ungrateful and impious wretches, who deny the goodness of God, and refuse to thank him for his blessings."
If the neglect or refusal to ordain by law a particular day and particular subjects on which our piety and gratefulness to heaven shall be exercised, be so heinous a crime as is represented, few indeed of the sixteen United States are found in the path of duty and virtue. New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut, are the holy four of the number who annually thank God that they are not like their twelve unrighteous sisters. Yes, in these four States only (and one of them is already gone, and two others just agoing) do we praise the Lord every autumn, by eating waggon loads of roasted geese, pumpkin-pies and pig's feet puddings. All southward of Connecticut, dark and benighted, unchristian and unfederal, none have the grace to pass a law for killing a single chicken or baking a single squash to the glory of God. But we force people to praise and pray to be seen by men (for no secret closet devotion will be accepted on this occasion) once a year, and abuse all who do not follow the example as heretical wretches, publicans and sinners.
In one point of view the observance of annual thanksgivings, by presbyterians and others, who are not in the habit of celebrating christmas or new year holidays, certainly has nothing in it improper or reprehensible, and may be defended as highly convenient and laudable. But to stigmatize all who do not follow the practice as impious and ungrateful, is neither candid, reasonable, nor just—it is the conduct of the Pharisee towards the Publican, so pointedly condemned by Jesus Christ. [Bee.
The Federalists, finding they have disgraced & rendered obnoxious this once plausible and imposing name, are now striving to exchange it for one naturally respectable, and
enhanced by the virtues of the party to whom it is applicable in this country. Instead of Federalists , they now dub themselves Republicans . Could this change of names produce a correspondent renovation of principle, we should be well pleased. But believing that they are the implacable and inveterate enemies of Republicanism, and that they assume the title of Republicans only to disgrace it, and to disguise their efforts to exterminate the principle, we regard them as more despicable than ever. This attempt at imposition will, however, be as vain as it is mean. The Republicans are not to be duped by names. Principles are the only criterion of their approbation, and these must be exemplified by practice. And as the Asa was discoverable by his braying, tho' disguised in the garb of a Lion; so will the Federalists betray themselves by their practice, let them assume what name they will.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, October 12.
Reception of the French Envoy.
ON Friday night, about nine o'clock, citizen LAURISTON, General of Brigade in the French service, & one of Buonaparte's Chief Aids de Camp, landed at Dover with his suit, and the copy of the Preliminaries of Peace, formally ratified by the Chief Consul. After putting up at the City of London Inn, Dover, immediately dispatched one of his couriers, richly dressed in scarlet and gold, to order horses on the road for the French Envoy, and to apprize citizen Otto of his arrival. General Lauriston himself, after some refreshment, followed, and reached Westminster bridge about 12 o'clock at noon on Saturday; the horses of his coach, and his drivers, decorated with blue ribbons, and the word PEACE, in large letters, upon them.—In this manner the French Envoy made his triumphal entry; and a mob soon collected, running after the carriage, which drove to citizen Otto's the corner of Hereford & Oxford streets, near Tyburn Turnpike. After remaining a few minutes with M. Otto, that gentleman returned into the carriage with citizen Laureston, and they drove down Oxford street, for Reddish's hotel, in St. James' street, where apartments had been taken for the French Envoy. At Otto's door the mob increased amazingly, exclaiming, "Peace forever—Long live Buonaparte," &c. The populace imagined that Lauriston was Joseph Buonaparte, & some supposed it was Buonaparte himself. Hence the acclamations of joy at seeing him, were loud and incessant. In Oxford street a short distance from M. Otto's house, they stopped the coach, took the horses out, & drew the carriage down Bond street to Reddish's hotel, rending the air with shouts of joy, some of them mounting the tri-colour'd cockade. Lauriston repeatedly bowed, and seemed much pleased with his reception, but really, we believe, much alarmed for his personal safety. After he alighted at Reddish's hotel, he went to the first floor window (M. Otto leading him up to it, and presenting him) showed himself to the populace, and repeatedly bowed to them. He threw out a handful of guineas, which were not, we fear, divided on the principles of equality; he that caught most, keeping all he caught. Laureston was going to repeat this, when, as we are told, M. Otto begged him to desist, as he might offend the Government. After being a short time in Reddish's Hotel, Laureston and Otto returned into the carriage to proceed to Lord Hawkesbury's office, that they might formally exchange the ratification.
The mob greatly increased, followed the carriage with redoubled acclamations, and in St. James' square they again stopped it, took out the horses, and drew it in triumph to Lord Hawkesbury's office in Downing-street, shouting, "Peace forever," "Long live Buonaparte," &c. The mob drew the carriage, by laying hold of each others hands, and in this manner forming lines one hundred long at least.—They seemed quite frantic, getting up behind on the box, hanging on the wheels, and even opening the doors, that they might see this friend of Buonaparte. In the confusion and uproar, several persons were thrown down and trampled under foot, two of whom, it was thought would not survive. Soon after two o'clock, the carriage reached Lord Hawkesbury's office, into which citizen Laureston and M. Otto entered, and exchanged the ratifications. About half past two, the cannon in the Park announced this great event, and at three the Tower guns did the same. At the sound of the guns, the populace scampered along all the neighboring streets, pouring into the Park, rejoicing, desirous of witnessing this scene. The carriage of citizen Laureston having the horses put to, was in the mean time removed from Downing-street, round through the Horse Guards, to the entrance from the Park of Lord Hawkesbury's office, that those gentlemen might there get into it privately, and drive away; but the vigilance of the populace was not to be eluded. The moment Laureston and Otto entered, the horses were again taken out, and the coach was drawn along in triumph by the mob; Mr. Cox, the Messenger, who was in it also, acting as

Refersman, or rather director of the way. They proceeded to the back door of the Admiralty, which leads out upon the parade. Here Laureston and Otto entered, and remained some time with the lords;—Lord Hood was also present. Earl St. Vincent came out with the two citizens, and very good humouredly addressed the mob thus:—Gentlemen! gentlemen! (the populace gave his lordship three huzzas) let me request you to be as orderly as possible; and if you are determined to draw the gentlemen, accompanied by M. Otto, I request of you to be careful, and not overturn the carriage." The populace assured his lordship they would be careful of and respectful to the strangers. Away they drew the carriage with shouts of applause through St. James' Park, round the Palace, by the Stable-yard, making the old walls of our Royal Court shake again at their acclamations. They went up St. James' Street, and again safely landed the two citizens at Reddish's Hotel, before 3 o'clock. Laureston again paid his respects to the populace, and after withdrawing, St. James' Street remained crowded with people, hoping still to see him. At 4 o'clock his carriage having been taken to Benel-street for concealment, he left the Hotel with M. Otto's brother to walk to his carriage, and proceed to M. Otto's to dinner—but the mob recognized him by his uniform, and collecting about him, he returned back to Reddish's where he undressed, and put on plain clothes, in which he escaped observation, and dined at M. Otto's which he left at 8 o'clock, returned to Reddish's, and went to bed before ten o'clock, very tired. The courier who preceded him from Dover, repeatedly fell asleep on horseback, and was awakened by his guide, (a Dover post-boy) accompanying him on the road. The poor fellow was quite worn out, galled with riding, and fatigued. Unused to ride at a smart trot, and unable to keep company with his companion, he often cried out in great agony, Ab! you gallop! you gallop! which was all the English he could command. (Concluded in our next.)
Anniversary of Mr. Fox's Election.
THERE was a numerous meeting at the Shakespeare Tavern on Saturday, convened for the purpose of the celebration. Mr. Fox was accompanied by the Earl of Bexborough, Lord W. Russell, Sir W. Milner, Mr. Bing, Mr. Erskine, Mr. Alderman Combe, Mr. Hare, Mr. Adair, General Fitzpatrick, &c.
The first toast given by Mr. Fox, was, "The independent electors of the city of Westminster."
The second toast given also by Mr. Fox was, "Success to the preliminaries of peace, and to the definitive treaty, and may there be a permanent peace between Great Britain and the French Republic." This toast was received with loud and reiterated applause.
Mr. Erskine then rose to give the health of Mr. Fox. He said, he could not but remark on the singular coincidence which appeared this day in the arrival of the ratification of the preliminaries, and the celebration of his honorable friend's election for Westminster. It must be in the recollection of every person present, that several weeks before the commencement of the war, his hon. friend had deprecated its consequences. It was natural therefore, for him to rejoice in its conclusion, and it was consistent in him to propose the toast which he had given. His honorable friend had made every effort to terminate the war at different periods when a peace would have been wise, just, and politic. A peace was now found to be indispensable and necessary. Without canvassing minutely its articles, the peace was in itself so great a good, that it could not fail to have the support of his honorable friend.
[For Mr. FOX's Speech, See the Extra Sheet, accompanying this day's paper.]
Congress of the United States.
WASHINGTON CITY.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY DEC. 7.
THIS being the Constitutional day for the meeting of Congress, the House of Representatives convened in their new Chamber in the South Wing of the Capitol.
Abraham Baldwin, is chosen President pro tem. of the Senate; he had 10 votes, 7 scattering—Mr. Macon is chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives; had 33 votes, James A. Bayard, 26, and Gen. Smith, 2—John Beckley, Clerk, 57 votes; Mr. Ofwald, 29—Joseph Wheaton, serjeant at arms.
The committee appointed to wait on the President, reported that
they had executed the duty assigned them, and that the President had informed them that he would submit his communications to each house to-morrow.
TUESDAY DEC. 8.
A motion was made by Mr. Nicholson, from Maryland, seconded by Mr. Giles, from Virginia, requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before the House a statement of the receipts and expenditures of Timothy Pickering, late Secretary of State. During some conversation on this subject, the Message from the President was received; the reading of which occupied the greater part of the sitting. The Message and Papers accompanying it were ordered to be printed. After the reading of the Message, the motion respecting Mr. Pickering recurred. It was somehow modified, and deferred for consideration until Monday next. The House then adjourned.
After reading the Message of the President in the House of Representatives of the United States, a desultory conversation took place on the printing. Mr. Randolph and Mr. Giles were for printing the Message and documents accompanying it, five hundred copies of each. Mr. Bayard for printing only 150 of the documents, and 500 of the Message. He argued that the expence would be too great, as the documents were voluminous, and it would be repugnant to the economy now pursuing, beside that the House having dispensed with the reading of them, did not know what they were.
Mr. Giles complimented the gentleman from Delaware on his disposition to economy, and hoped to see it manifested during the session. For his part he was fond of economy, but it was an economy of money, not of public information; he thought the House could not be too well informed. On that point there had been much economy heretofore, but very little economy the other way. There were persons in all parts of the Union equally competent with the members of that House to form an opinion on those documents, and he wished them to possess the means.
Mr. Bayard assured the gentleman of his disposition to go as far as he should in a liberal economy. But the means of information proposed, he considered inadequate to the end. Each member would receive four copies of these documents, and what means would they afford to all their constituents? He, for instance, represented 60,000 persons; what use would four copies be to that number?
Mr. Giles observed that the objection made to printing 500 copies of the documents, would equally apply to 500 of the Message to which they belonged; surely the documents will be as adequate as the Message. The question for 500 of each was carried.
It is believed that no instance has occurred under the new Constitution, previous to that of yesterday, of a Congress being formed the first day. In the Senate 17 members were present, and in the House of Representatives, 86.
The promptness with which business is commenced, is honorable to our Representatives, and is the best evidence that can now be given of its spirited and speedy completion.
The celebrated Mammoth Cheese, intended as a present from the Ladies of Cheshire to the President of the United States, has arrived at New-York on its way to the city
of Washington. It is 13 feet in circumference, 18 inches thick, and weighs upwards of twelve hundred pounds. Five hundred dollars were offered for it by a gentleman in Cheshire, and refused. The Rev. Mr. Leland is to present it. [Bost. Chron.]
NEW-YORK, Dec. 10.
[A gentleman of this city politely handed us the following letter, which he received by yesterday's mail from his correspondent in Baltimore. It gives us pleasure to observe that the President bears such just and honorable testimony to the individual merit of Capt. Sterrett, and his brave crew.]
SIR, The Secretary of the Navy, the regular organ for the present communication, being absent from the seat of government, for causes which may detain him for some time, I do myself the pleasure, without further delay, of expressing to you, on behalf of your country, the high satisfaction inspired by your conduct in the late engagement with the Tripolitan cruiser captured by you. Too long for the honor of nations, have those barbarians been suffered to trample on the sacred faith of Treaties, on the rights and laws of human nature. You have shown to your countrymen, that that enemy cannot meet bravery and skill united.—In proving to them, that our past condescensions were from a love of peace, not a dread of them, you have deserved well of your country, and have merited the highest esteem and consideration, of which I have now the pleasure of assuring you.
TH. JEFFERSON.
Capt. STERRETT.
NEWPORT, Saturday, Dec. 19, 1801.
President's Message.
[The following Message from the President to Congress, at the opening of the present Session, accompanied his ADDRESS, which we this day present in an Extra Sheet.]
December 8, 1801.
SIR, THE circumstances under which we find ourselves at this place rendering inconvenient the mode heretofore practised, of making by personal address the first communications between the Legislative and Executive Branches, I have adopted that by Message, as used on all subsequent occasions through the session.—In doing this, I have had principal regard to the convenience of the Legislature, to the economy of their time, to their relief from the embarrassment of immediate answers, on subjects not yet fully before them, and to the benefits thence resulting to public affairs—Trusting that a procedure, founded in these motives, will meet their approbation, I beg leave, through you, sir, to communicate the enclosed Message with the Documents accompanying it, to the honorable the House of Representatives, and pray you to accept, for yourself and them, the homage of my high respect and consideration.
TH. JEFFERSON.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. FARNSWORTH,
PERMIT me, through the medium of your useful paper, to offer a hint relative to the propriety and absolute necessity of adopting such measures, as probably would not only prevent the too frequent and unnecessary alarm of "Fire," but also have a tendency of affording real security to the citizens from those distressing consequences, that would inevitably ensue, should a fire at this inclement and boisterous season of the year, rage with violence in the compact part of the town. I believe it is a fact generally acknowledged, that the town is greatly deficient in the very essential point of not having a sufficient number of Chimney Sweepers, and that even those who officiate at present, are almost disqualified for the office, from their advanced age. The remedy of this deficiency, in a town like
ours, consisting principally of wooden-buildings, is important in its consequences, and claims serious attention, as our safety and preservation from the calamities of fire, depends upon the exercise of the means within our reach, to prevent them. Some people say that this necessary duty belongs to the authority of the town, as they are invested with power competent to remedy the evil; therefore, a query arises whether or not, if the inhabitants should suffer incalculable injury from the loss of property and perhaps of lives in consequence of it, the authority would not feel poignant reflections from their neglect of duty.
I am informed that it is usual in most of our capital towns and cities for an individual (calculated for such service) to have under his direction a number of apprentices, with the exclusive privilege of sweeping all the chimneys, he having given satisfactory security for the faithful performance of his duty.
A CITIZEN.
MARINE NEWS.
Arrived here since our last, the Captain and crew of the sch r William Johnson, of Charleston, (S. C.) Angus Fraser master.—Nov. 2d, on her homeward bound passage from Martinique, in lat. 21. 10, lon. 66. 00. in a violent gale of wind, said schooner unfortunately sprung a leak, which obliged them immediately to get out the boat, and all thus embarked (being eight in number) when she was very soon after seen going down.—In this situation, after being 48 hours in the boat without any kind of food, they were picked up by Capt. Silas Turner, of Portland.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator to the estate of CLARKE BROWN, late of Little Compton, in the county of Newport, Taylor, deceased; and has taken upon himself that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs:—All persons, therefore, having demands upon the estate of the said Clarke Brown, are requested to exhibit the same; and those indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to JOHN BROWN, Administrator. Little-Compton, 12th Dec. 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
AND entered upon the 25th of March next, a tract of Land, containing about 45 acres; with a Dwelling-House thereon; situate in North-Kingstown, on the Ten-rod Road, about one mile and an half from the landing. Said Tract is part plow land, and part wood land, and well watered.—Any person inclining to purchase, may know the terms, by applying to GEORGE FOWLER, in Newport, or the subscribers, living on the premises. HANNAH FOWLER. SARAH FOWLER. North-Kingstown, Dec. 9.
SHOE STORE.
John M. Mansfield,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has just received a new and handsome assortment of Ladies' Cork Shoes, and Gentlemen's Morocco Pumps; which he offers for sale, at his Store, corner of Church-Lane, Thames-Street.
He has likewise constantly for sale as above, a general assortment of Shoes of almost every description. Also, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Socks. Newport, Dec. 19. 12118
Take Notice.
THE Creditors of John Hull, of Newport, Baker, whose petition for the benefit of the insolvent Act was granted at the last session of the General Assembly; are hereby notified to appear, if they think fit, at the Supreme Judicial Court, next to be holden at said Newport, on the first Monday of March next, to nominate Commissioners to receive an assignment of all the estate of the said John Hull.
B. HAZARD, Clerk. Newport, 10th Dec. 1801. 113
To be Sold,
A FARM in Charlestown, pleasantly situated, lying between the stage road, and the Atlantic-Ocean; containing about Two Hundred and Fifteen acres of excellent land, with a new large two story dwelling-house thereon; a good barn, crib, and other out-buildings.—Said Farm is well proportioned for pasture, meadow and plow land; with a sufficient quantity of wood for the Farm—is well fenced, and partly by the salt pond, which affords a great variety of fish. For further particular enquiry of the Subscriber, living on the premises. STEPHEN BROWNING. Charlestown, Dec. 4, 1801. 113

HYMN TO PEACE.
H ARK, the loud Clarion's brazen throat, Again announc'd War's dire alarms? With rage inspir'd by its shrill note, Inferiate Nations rush'd to arms; On each, destruction mutual hurl'd While Peace affrighted left the world!
CHORUS.
Come lovely Peace with Olive crown'd! Return, and spread thy blessings round!
Sec. with what horrid frenzy seiz'd, Doth man his fellow-man destroy! With widow's tears can he be pleas'd? Can Orphans' cries affurd him joy? Accurst be they, whose wicked arts, Enslave men's minds and feel their hearts!
CHORUS.
Come lovely Peace, with Olive crown'd, Return, and spread thy blessings round!
Mild reason now resumes her reign, Dread war and carnage are no more, And slav'ry breaks his galling chain, While plenty pours her ample store: All but the foes of man rejoice, And sing with one according voice!
CHORUS.
Hail, lovely Peace, with Olive crown'd, Return, and spread thy blessings round!
Blest be the man by heav'n design'd To set the world from slav'ry free! Blest benefactor of mankind, Who giv'st them peace and Liberty, In ev'ry age, in ev'ry clime, Thy fame shall live to endless time!
CHORUS.
When lovely Peace, with Olive crown'd, And freedom spreads her blessings round.
It is easy to see to what part of our Republican Government the leaders of the Federal party are most attached. All their fears as expressed in their speeches and writings are, not that the people will lose by a change of men in office, but that they will be losers themselves.—Provided they can remain in possession of all the posts of honor & profit, to the exclusion of every Republican, they care not what form our government bears, they will in substance assimilate it to the one of their choice. No men are better calculated to enrich themselves by offices, than are the leaders of the party absurdly denominated Federal. During the late administration, scarce an officer, from the President of the United States to the county collectors of the internal revenue, but was guilty of fraud, embezzlement, and speculation, with the public money; and those few who were above committing these crimes themselves, connived at their commission by others. [Trem. True Amer.]
AT Rheims, Germany, a WOMAN, at the age of 102, had 19 Husbands, and bred up 27 children; she was attended to the grave by 153 sons, grand sons, and great grand sons; many of the former going upon crutches, or led along blind and borne down with age. She had herself, 8 brothers, and 14 sisters, all of whom made good use of their time; so that the old Woman was aunt to upwards of 1000 people." And lost of all the Woman died also.
Nicholas Webster,
I NFORMS 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 genteel 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. 8tf
To be Sold or Let,
A TWO Story Dwell- ing-House, pleasantly situated at the north-end of Thames-street; with a good well of water, yard, garden and stable.—For further particulars, enquire of
JOSEPH COZZENS.
Newport, Sept. 25, 1801.
Doctor BARTLETT
H AS returned from New-York, with a general and excellent assortment of DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
and is ready to attend to the application of his friends and the public when called on, in the line of his profession.
Dr. BARTLETT has taken some pains to investigate the nature of the Malignant Fever, as it appeared in New-York during his stay there, and finds it similar to that which appeared in the West-Indies and New-Port—which came under his observation, and therefore has no cause to alter his practice in regard to it. This dreadful malady has subsided in New-York, within the last week, except two cases which appear to be favorable.
Doctor BARTLETT's Drugs, Medicines, &c. which he has now on hand—and which he finds are too large in quantity for his own practice—he proposes to dispose of by retail at very reduced prices, for cash, and are as follows: viz.
  Æther Vitriol,  Litharg. Minium,    Acet. Muriatic,  Magncs. Alb. opt.    Ætugo Æris,  Muscus op.    Alkohol,  Myrrha,    Aloes. Hepatic,  Ol. Lavend.    — Succotirini,  Ol. Cinnam.    Alumen,  — Limon.    Pulv. Cort. Angustura  — Menth.    Sal. Ammon. Vol.  — Pulegii,    Spt. Sal. Ammon.  — Rhodii,    Ol. Anisi,  — Sassafras,    Assafædæ,  — Terebinth,    Balsam Capivi,  — Amygdal. express.    Borax,  — Lini do.    Lapis Calaminaris,  Petrol. Barbadeſe,    Calomel opt. opt.  Piper Long.    Campfor,  Pix Burgund.    Cantharides opt.  Liq. Quassæ,    Cardamom min.  Sachar. Saturn.    Ol. Caryophli,  Fol. Senna,    Cort. Cascarilla,  Rad. Serpentar. Vir.    — Caffia,  Spt. Lavend. comp.    Castor Rus. opt.  Spt. Vin. rectif.    Cautic com.  Spongia,    Acerim.  Stannoi Amalgama,    Cerus,  Pulv. Tatar Cryſ-    Ferri Rubig,  talli,    Flor. Cham.  Terr. Japon.    Extract Cicutæ,  Turbith. Min.    Pulv. Cort. Peru rub.  Flor. Zinc.    — — — corn.  Vin. Aurimon.    — — — flav.  Vitriol alb.    Extract do. do. do.  Tutiz,    Ol. Cinnam.  Cort. Winter.    Coccinell.  Zincum.    Pulv. Rad. Colombo,  Court Plaifter,    Conserv. Rosar,  Lancets.    Pulv. Rad. Curcumæ,  Surgeon's Instruments.    Digitalis,  Gally Potts,    Elect. Sennæ,  Pill Boxes,    Elect. Aromat.  Phials,    Emplast. Cantharid.  Corks for do.    — Hydrargyri,  Steel Trusses,    — Lythargyri,  Agreat variety of Pa-    — Simplex,  rent Medicines of    Flor. Benzoin,  the most approved    — Sulphur.  kind, with printed    Gambog.  Directions, Syr-    Rad. Gentian,  inges, &c. &c.    Extract. Glycyrrhiza  Omitted.    Rad. do.  Sal. Glauber,    Ginseng,  Sal. Tartar,    Gum Guaiac.  — Absynth,    — Opium,  — Siegnat,    Gum Ammon,  Balsam. Camphor.    — Arabic,  Antimon. crud.    Hydrargyrus,  Aq. Fort.    Mer. Corros. Sub.  — Nitri Fort.    Hydrargyrus Muria-  Ol. Vitriol.    tus Mitis,  — Ricini,    Ichthyocolla,  Vitriol. Roman.    Ipecacuanha opt.  Sal. Nitri.    Pulv.     Jalap Pulv. opt.   
Many other Articles of Finishes, Mixtures, &c. too tedious to enumerate.
Boxes of Medicine, with full directions for private Families or Ships, put up at the shortest notice, with suitable directions for any climate.
Newport (Broad Street) Nov. 28.
Thomas Howland,
M OST respectfully informs the Public at large, and his friends in particular, that he has qualified himself for an Auctioneer, and will be ready to serve them at any time or place.
July 18, 1801. 2t5
Wanted Immediately,
2000 Bushels good clean BARLEY, to be delivered at Newport, for which CASH will be paid on delivery, by
ROBERT LAWTON, jun.
Newport, Oct. 30, 1801.
HAZARD & GARDNER,
Have for Sale,
At their Store, one door North of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House,
 PIPES of GIN— Do. of BRANDY— Do. Old particular Teneriffe WINE.  Hysan, Souchong, and Bohea, TEAS.  Black Pepper—Brown Soap.  1600 wt. Best Green Coffee.  200 wt. Cassia—Nutmegs—Mace—Cloves.  Kegs of Superfine Flour of Mustard.  Bags of fine Ginger—10 cwt. Copperas.  Casks of London Porter and Tanton Ale.  Crates of common Crockery Ware.  50 wt. Spanish Flore Indigo—French Do.  Boxes of Warrented Essence of Spruce—Do. of Muscatel and Smyrna Raisins—Casks and Jars of Malaga Do.  Sacks of Soft Shell Almonds—Shelled Do. in Boxes.  No. 1, and No. 2. Boston Chocolate, and a few cases SWEET-OIL. 
—ALSO—
Hogheads of best Retailing MO- LASSES. Brown SUGAR per Hoghead or Barrell. Newport, Sept. 26, 1801. 36tf
FOR SALE, By
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
COGNAC Brandy, Claret Wine in casks and boxes, Silks, Britannia Linens, white wine Vinegar, Verdigris, and 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.
To be SOLD,
A LARGE Two Story House, in Thames-street, with four rooms on the floor; with a well of good water, and large Garden: Likewise, a Cooper's and Carpenter's shop, Chaife-House, Stable, &c. on the same Lot; and a large New Store on the Long-Wharf;
—ALSO—
A large House and Store on Gravelly Point. For particulars, apply to E. WOODWARD, at his house in Thames-street.
Said Woodward requests all persons having any just demands against him, to call on him for settlement, as he is making arrangements to leave the State; and those indebted to him, are desired to make immediate payment, or renew their obligations.
Gentlemen who do not apply previous to his departure, are informed that SAMUEL VERNON, jun. has full power to transact the business as aforesaid, in his absence, on whom they will please to call for settlement.
Newport, Nov. 13, 1801. tf
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE on Banister's Wharf,
BROWN SUGAR, by the hoghead or barrel; Molasses, by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Pimento, by the bag; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing-Paper, by the hundred; Salt-Peter'd Hams; Candles, by the box; Iron Cadoos; Turks-Island Salt; a few Boxes of Havana Sugar; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.
—ALSO—
HONEY, by the hoghead or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Raisins, &c.—Iron Stoves—and two large Scale Beams.
—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—Tobacco, per hoghead, &c. &c.
Newport, Nov. 7th, 1801. 3tf
INDIA-INK,
For Sale at this Office.
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport,
I NFORMS the Public, he has taken into Partnership Mr. L. TISSOT, a superior Workman, late from the Watch-Manufactory in Geneva, who will undertake to make New Watches;—and to repair, in the best manner, for Watch makers, or private persons, any new-constructed and complicated Watches, and Time-Pieces.—They will also import, from said Manufactory, at nine months warning, all such Watches and Time-Pieces, as their employers shall order.
They have also Constantly on hand,
An elegant Assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which they will sell on reasonable terms.—In addition to the above, they carry on the Goldsmith's and Silver-smith's business, in all its branches; and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion.
They also have for Sale,
Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver Epaullets; plated & brass Candlesticks; plated and Britannia Tea-Pots; Dirks, small Swords and Hangers; plated Bitts, Stirrups and Spurs; Tea-Trays; Castors; Andirons, Shovel and Tongue; Cutlery. Ware of all kinds; Night and Day Spy-Glasses; Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket-Books; Dressing-Glasses; Suspenders; Trusses; Horse-Whips; Razors; Hopkin's famous Razor-Straps; best Beaver Hats; Perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; Hair-Powder; Starch; Barley-Sugar, and Sugar-Plums; Spanish Segars; best Makaban and Scotch Snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert here.
Newport, Feb. 7, 1801. 19tf
WILLIAM WILLBOR,
Sign of the GOLDEN FISH, directly opposite Mr. Joseph Briggs' Thames-Street,
R ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the Glazing business in its various branches, where he offers for Sale, 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, & white powder'd Sugar—Molasses—Flour—Rice—Souchong, Congo, and Bohea Teas—Chocolate—Coffee—Negro-head, car, and Pigtail Tobacco—Segars—Raisins—Mustard—Pepper—Ginger—Starch—Candles—Writing Paper—Dutch Quills—Best New-York Hard Soap, &c. &c.
Newport, Sept. 19, 1801. 5tf
Just Published and for Sale at this Office, [Per Grocc, Dozen, or Single,]
THE Rhode-Island ALMANAC, FOR THE Year 1802,
Calculated, for the meridian of Newport, containing, beside the usual calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter.
TO BE SOLD,
(And possession given immediately)
A FARM, lying in West-Greenwich, about 7 miles from East-Greenwich Meeting-House—with a good Dwelling-House, Barn, and Corn-House thereon—containing about Seventy Acres of LAND. Also, an Out Lot, containing about 35 Acres; which will be sold together or separate. For further particulars, enquire of
JOB HARRINGTON, on the premises.
West-Greenwich, Oct. 1.
For Sale,
A FARM
ON Point-Judith, in South-Kingstown, containing about One hundred and fifty acres, with a dwelling house thereon.—The fertility of the soil, commodiousness of situation, and the advantages of fish and manure from its shores, are two well known to need a particular description. For terms, apply to
JOSEPH CASE.
North-Kingstown, Oct. 15. 2v3tf
MILITIA WARRANTS,
For Sale at this Office.