Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-11-20 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.) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
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 Cabos; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon...
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 Corners, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 3f
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, Tea 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 Sugar, &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. 1801. 60f
FOR SALE, HALF of a Body PEW, No. 80—situate on the West Aisle very near the pulpit, in the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting-House.—For terms enquire of the Printer. Newport. Oct. 23, 1802. c8f
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. 87f
FOR SALE, A LIKELY MARE, of middling size, good in a team, and is a fine breeder. She would be very valuable to keep on a farm, and is also in good order for Shipping. Enquire of the Printer. August 13, 1802.
To be Sold by Sheffield Attwood, FIFTEEN hogheads clay'd Sugar, 20 hogheads good retailing Molasses, 150 Barrels Herring, —Also— Forty Acres of good Land, four miles distant from this town, which is well watered, and well walled, Sundry Dwelling-Houses, situate in different parts of the town. He carries on the BAKING Business as usual and can furnish any quantity of Cabin Bread on short notice. He has a Mose Boat of 15 feet on hand; and will furnish others of any dimension, on the shortest notice. Newport, July 24, 1802. 95f
FLEECE WOOL. FOR sale, three or four hundred weight of excellent Sheep's Wool, cheap for Cash.—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 11, 1802. c2f
Just Published, and for sale at this Office, by the grace, dozen, or single, The Rhode-Island
ALMANAC For the Year of our Lord, 1803. Containing a variety of matter, useful, instructive, and entertaining. Great allowance will be made to those who purchase large quantities.
WILLIAM HELME, Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tallow Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. cif
TO BE SOLD, A F A R M, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about 8x 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 early.—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. 50f
Gold & Silver Smith. THE Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has taken a Shop belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, directly opposite the Post-Office, where he carries on the GOLD and SILVER Smith, and JEWELLERY Business, in all its various branches.—Those who may favor him with their Custom, may depend upon Punctuality. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors most gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's humble servant, JOHN SNOW. * * * Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Newport, Sept. 25, 1802. civf
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. 77f
Thomas Voax, At his Sugar-Refinery, South end of Thames-Street—Has constantly for Sale, SUGAR Refiner's MOLASSES, of an excellent quality, in Hogheads, Tierces, and Barrels, or by the Gallon; LUMP SUGAR (very cheap for the quality) by the single lump, or larger quantity.—Also, Loaf SUGAR, by the Loaf; White Syrup, and Vinegar, by the gallon.—He also continues to take in Brown Sugar, (to Manufacture into Loaf Sugar,) on reasonable terms. Newport, Oct. 7, 1802. civif
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. 72f
NOTICE. THE subscriber, intending to leave this town the ensuing Fall, requests all persons having unsettled accounts with him, to adjust the same before the November Court, as all unsettled accounts will then be put in suit, without respect to petitions. THOMAS HOWLAND. Newport, August 12, 1802. 98f
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. 79f
A VIEW Of the relative strength of parties, in the United States, in the year 1800 and 1802.
(Continued from our last.) IT will be remarked that the republicans have two strong holds of which they have not availed themselves, and of which they may not perhaps avail themselves, unless compelled by the intrigues of their opponents. These are to be found in the States of Maryland and North-Carolina, where the election of electors is held by the people in districts, the consequence of which is a division of the votes. The federalists have, in all the States where they could, concentrated their whole strength by directing the choice to be made by the legislature, or, in a general ticket, by the people. They have thus given the result of an unanimous vote to States greatly divided, by suppressing the most respectable minorities. This they have done in New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New-Jersey and Delaware. The republicans may do the same in Maryland and North-Carolina. That they will have the power in the former there can be no doubt. The present Senate, every member of which is republican, will continue beyond the next election, and there is scarcely a possibility that in the other branch a majority of two-thirds, can in two years sink into a minority, particularly when we consider the amendment of the constitution, which by extending the right of suffrage, will infuse new vigor into the republicans. And North-Carolina having been, without variation, republican, since the adoption of the constitution, no doubt can be entertained of the stability of her politics.
Let us then for a moment indulge our adversaries in their wildest dreams.—Give them the full fruits of a wide spread detraction, let us mark the result. Give them back again, Rhode-Island, Vermont, New-Jersey, and Delaware. Allow them every vote in those States. Let their intrigues subvert the political integrity of New-York. This is a prize worthy of the loftiest ambition. Be generous, and give it them. Proceed, and throw South-Carolina into the balance. Let her, too, be found a victim to intrigue. They have now got all they ever dreamed of. More they cannot possibly get. And what is the result? Disappointment and defeat. Still will the republicans carry their President.—Behold this demonstrated:
Table with 2 columns: State, Republican, Federal. Rows include New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee. Totals: Republican 88, Federal 85.
Republican Majority, 3. Thus, it is evident that no event short of miraculous, can prevent the republicans from obtaining a republican President at the ensuing election. It may be interesting to enquire, by what means, this great change has been effected. It has been effected by three leading causes, which though not absolutely distinct from each other, admit of distinct illustration.
1. The wide diffusion of political information. 2. The wise acts of the administration. 3. The rapid increase of our numbers and especially, the increased population of our Western country. The two first assigned causes are sufficiently well understood, as they are the standing topics of political discussion. But the last has been little noticed. To it, therefore, we shall confine our remarks. The commencement of our Revolution found public opinion greatly divided. The crisis called for decisive measures, measures of great energy, which soon produced a state of war. In this situation of the country the open expression of opinion was entirely suppressed on one side. The tories, who were so designated from their anti-republican sentiments, and attachment to Britain, were compelled to be silent or depart. Some went into exile, but more were silent and passive.
Our cause triumphed, liberty was established, and peace returned to reward our labors. With it also returned those distasteful to liberty, with their inexhausted treasures. It is not in human nature to sustain a long series of uninterrupted efforts. War, of all human efforts, most exhausts the vigor of those engaged in it.
Our war not only exhausted their vigor, but deprived them of their means of subsistence; and the whigs sunk into repose under the flattering belief of security.
The tories were generally men of wealth. Having carefully husbanded their resources, during the perilous season, they came forth, on the return of peace, with mighty influence. They were reinforced by a large body of men no less formidable. Our trading towns soon teemed with British merchants and agents; all the commerce of the country instantaneously fell into the hands of those two descriptions of people.
A gigantic interest immediately sprang up, which in many parts of the union, carried all before it. Not confined to the acquisition of wealth, it entered our public councils, and in many instances swayed them. A large portion of our citizens, who had supported the revolution, as it now appeared not so much from the love of republicanism, as from the pride of independence, or a spirit of adventure; augmented this powerful phalanx, and rendered it for a while irresistible.
The events that succeeded need not be told. They are fresh in our memories, and our country still bleeds from the wounds they inflicted upon its peace.
To these events, a spirit of resistance, calm, deliberate, & energetic, gradually arose, which infused its efficacious influence through the whole extent of the Union. From the centre it passed to the borders of the empire, where it acquired additional strength. Remote from the scenes of mercenary traffic, it found, among the independent yeomanry, minds unprejudiced by foreign attachment, minds truly American, minds, which, for the most part, had unfolded since the era of independence. The honest exercise of an independent and well informed judgement always lead to truths; and it has been the fortunate lot of our western brethren never to disregard or disobey it. The western States have always been republican.
At first they rose with little to attract admiration or inspire fear. But a few fugitive years have carried them to wealth and a vast population.
It is to these States that we owe much of our political happiness. It is to their increasing strength that we shall be indebted for more security than we now enjoy. The new census has given them their legitimate political weight. Had this weight been felt in the Presidential election preceding the last, Mr. Adams had never been President, we should have had no alien or sedition laws, no political courts to put down, no immense standing armies to reduce, no extravagant loans to redeem.
I have been inadvertently drawn into a digression, but I trust not unprofitably to my readers. If unprofitably to them, certainly not uninteresting to myself. The subject, in my opinion, merits deep and frequent reflection. An enthusiast in the cause of republican liberty, building all my hopes of happiness on its firm existence among us, I rejoice to find that it derives its great support from the planters, the farmers, and mechanics of our interior country, whose devotion to it can only arise from an independent and disinterested conviction of its superiority to every other system that has been established. I rejoice to find that a virtuous administration, resting on this impregnable basis, may, rich in the esteem of the largest and most honest portion of the community, pass with pity the calumnies of disaffected and disappointed. I rejoice to see that each revolving year will encrease this support, and render our liberty and happiness more and more secure. (To be continued.)
Cure for the Bite of a Mad-Dog.
Valentine Kittering, in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Senate of the State of Pennsylvania, has communicated an effectual cure for the bite of a mad dog, either in man or beast. The letter was laid before the Legislature, and a committee appointed to report thereon. The committee concurred with the said Kittering, who stated, that he uses the herb called Red Chick-Weed, when ripe, or in full bloom, gathers, and dries in the shade, reduces it to powder, and gives it a small table spoonful at one time, to a grown person, in beer or water, in weight one drachm & one scruple: For a child an equal dose, but given at three different times, or it may be eaten on bread, with butter, honey, or molasses, as the person chuses; for a beast, a large spoonful; if by weight, two drachms & one scruple. When used green, for a beast cut the herb fine, and mix it with bran, &c. When given to swine, mix the powdered herb with meal of any kind, dose as above, in little balls. He affirms that he has given it to persons many weeks after they were bitten, & never knew it to fail; and never gives it more than a single dose, except to children as above. He further says that it is an excellent cure for cuts & wounds on the human body. When green, wash it, & drop the juice into the wound, and bind the herb, so mashed, on. The proper time to sow the seed is about the first of April.

From the NATIONAL LEGIS.
WE exhibited, in our last, a statement and explanation of a long list of pretended misappropriations of public money, under the present administration, which had been industriously circulated through the Federal papers, for the purpose of influencing the elections.
We promised, at the same time, to exhibit a counterpart of this statement, which should present to the view of the People, some of the misappropriations and unconstitutional expenditures of public money under the late administration; with the salutary and prudent retrenchments, in the annual expenses of the Government, by the innovations of the last session of Congress, upon the former wasteful and profligate system.
In discharge of this engagement, we now file in our account, in favor of the People, against the firm of JOHN ADAMS and Co. for "money laid out and expended," against the letter and spirit of the Constitution, and without the least colour of legal appropriation.
In the language of the statement from the "Trenton Federalist," we say to the People of New England, READ THIS! READ THIS!
To expense incurred by the officers and clerks, in removing themselves and families from Philadelphia (beyond the sum of 15,293-20, appropriated for that purpose, including losses on the sale of unfashionable furniture, expense of packing and unpacking, and payment for every chair, table, looking-glass, tea-cup and saucer, which was broken,
To misappropriation, by Mr. Pickering, of money drawn from the Treasury, under pretence of "defraying the expense of intercourse with foreign Nations;"—but which was squandered for different uses, and for which there was no legal appropriation,
To the expense of erecting a Laboratory, (for Tower of Babel) on the banks of the Schuylkill, for which no authority was given by law; which is yet unfinished, and can be intended for no other purpose, than to perpetuate the daring profligacy of the late administration,
To the purchase of Six Navy Yards by Mr. Stoddert, without any pretence of an authority by law; for no other purpose than to give great bargains to the owners, and to create influence by scattering the public money,
To cash paid Mr. Senator Tracy, (of exterminating memory) for running away from his creditors & constituents, under pretence of visiting the military post; at 8 dollars per day, besides expenses including barbers bills, pill boxes, calomel, and corrosive sublimate,
To cash paid Mrs. French for rent of a house leased to James McHenry, Esq. which was never occupied by him; the term not commencing till one month after his resignation,
To loss on Mr. Adams' State coach, and baggage waggon, purchased as a part of his household, worn out in his service, and then turned upon the government, at the first cost,
To secret service money (more or less) expended to buy friends, and influence elections, of which the sum of 1820 dollars, paid to Messrs. Ross and Lewis of Pennsylvania, just before an election in that State, affords an honorable specimen,
To the above particulars (all of which, but part of the last, are vouched by official documents) may with propriety be added one general item, comprehending the worse than useless expenditures, during the last year of Mr. Adams' Administration, in supporting an idle and licentious army, in the interior of our country, and extending the naval Establishment beyond the necessary purposes of defence; by preparations for building Six Seventy-fours, including commissions to purchasers, losses on the materials, &c.—The whole may be fairly estimated (on the lowest calculation) at
Total, 1,952,109-42
The account contains only some of the most prominent charges, and such as have already passed the inspection of auditors. We shall, perhaps on some future occasion lay before the public a codicil to this account.—The People will then say, in the language of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon—"Behold! The one half had not been told!"
As a reverse of this disgusting picture of prodigality, we now hold up to view a statement of annual savings, in the expenses of the government, resulting from the various acts of the last Session of Congress. In the triumphant language of republicans, we again call upon the people to
READ THIS!
In the fortification of harbors, and the defence & protection of the frontiers, being less than the appropriation for the preceding year,
In support of the Army, less than the appropriation for the preceding year,
In the Navy, the difference of the appropriation for the peace establishment, including a diminution of the appropriation for the relief of Seamen, 215,000- In the Repeal of the Judiciary act, by which is saved the salaries of Sixteen useless and supernumerary Judges, appointed for life, 45,000- In discontinuing commissioners of Revenue, and superintendant of Stamps, 12,033- In reducing the appropriation for Foreign intercourse, 21,000- Ditto—for prosecuting claims for captured property, 35,000- In disbanding an army of Four hundred and sixty-seven exotic officers; average compensation at 5000 Dollars each, 233,509-
Total, 1,255,033-0 This statement exhibits, only, the more important arrangements of the government, in which there has been a retrenchment of former expenses. To pursue it in detail, would carry us beyond the limits assigned to this discussion. A more minute examination would display the same system of frugality in the more minute appropriations of the public money.
Enough has been said to excite attention and enquiry.—The people possess the faculty of examining, comparing, and contrasting for themselves. Let them exercise this faculty, and they cannot be much longer deceived. They know the difference between economy and profusion. They know the former is necessary to the preservation of a Republic. They know the inevitable tendency of the latter, to the subversion of a free government.
The time is at hand, when they will look back with horror, upon the perils they have escaped, while they remember, with grateful emotions, the faithful services of those who have rescued their country from destruction!
More Reconciliation, by the "Friends of Order and steady Habits."
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2. Extract of a Letter from Pittsburg, dated Oct. 10, 1802.
"The vilest artifices have been played off at our election here.—In defiance of our civil usages, and the laws, and contrary to the usual decorum of our elections, the Federalists adopted the English system of keeping open houses to excite intoxication and disorder. Men were led from these repositories of debauch half drunk to the poll. The very Committee (called here from the Inn at which they met the Stumpage Committee,) who through artifices placed Governor McKean at the head of their ticket only to cover their design of carrying Wilkins, voted for Ross. A Justice of the peace gave seven persons tickets, declaring them to be McKean's, but being persuaded to examine, found that the tickets were actually for Ross, and were so intended at it that they voted the whole republican ticket.—Tarragon & Co. have a ship-yard here, with about thirty hands employed in it. Their agent and partner, James Berthoud, had orders issued, for any man who should not vote for Wilkins to be dismissed from his employment. Some of the men, more independent and regardful of their inestimable right, voted for the republican ticket—though they were marched in a body military fashion to vote! In Alleghany, Butler and Beaver counties—the former hope and reliance of Ross; Governor McKean had 1711 votes majority over him, notwithstanding all those artifices and disgraceful proceedings."
Extract to the Editor, dated Pittsburg, Oct. 19.
"On Friday after the election, a fellow of the name of Wolfe, went to the lodgings of Judge Lucas, and while they were at dinner, struck him by surprise with a heavy stick on the head, and felled him to the ground. Judge Lucas, though severely stunned, recovered in an instant, and pursued the assassin who had fled, after attempting a second blow: Mr. Lucas snapped a pistol at him, but it missed fire. Application was made to a magistrate, and a warrant was issued. The constable seized on Wolfe, who attempted to strike the officer: Mr. Bates, our prothonotary here, happened to be in view, and flew to the support of the laws. Wolfe had a pistol which the prothonotary seized. John Wilkins, jun. who was the federal candidate, on whom this Wolfe is a wretched dependant, ran up to aid Wolfe, and actually collared Mr. Bates, exclaiming repeatedly "damn you, let go!" It appeared some time doubtful, whether these violators of the law would not completely overcome the peace officer, and those who had fled to his support, but it appears that Mr. Bates determined not to part with the pistol, which the ruffian Wolfe had drawn, and persisted in bringing the assassin before a magistrate.—Wilkins, upon this firmness, appeared to be somewhat cooler, and at length consented that Wolfe should go before a magistrate, making it however, a point of honor that he should not be forced! Mr. Bates, however, insisted on obedience to the warrant, and upon this Gen. Woods came up and attacked Mr. Bates with a large cane, and the scene of confusion and riot was becoming very great indeed. Wilkins here saw he had gone too far, and as he had originated the disorder, was now desirous of averting it.—What further happened I have not learned, but shall inform you as soon as I can ascertain with accuracy the course which will be taken with the friends of order—whose law of order appears to be that of the 11th O'Brien—the strongest hand uppermost—but "who certainly, if law is regarded, must be bro't down to the level of obedience."
A large fire took place at Manchester, in England, the beginning of Sept. The loss is estimated at £20,000 sterling.
Crums of comfort for MONARCHISTS.
From late LONDON papers. IN 1769, the British parliament discharged the King's debts, to the amount of 563,000l. without the least investigation.
In 1777, parliament again discharged the King's debts, to the amount of 618,000l. and moreover added 100,000l. per annum, to the civil list, which was already 800,000l. per annum. Such was the complaisance of parliament, that the demands of the minister, in this instance, were complied with, almost without a division.
In 1782, parliament authorized the King to borrow a further sum of 300,000l. for the liquidation of his debts.
In 1784, parliament granted the farther sum of 60,000l. to pay the King's debt.
Thus in the course of 15 years, the people of G. Britain had sums amounting to 6,626,666 dollars levied to discharge the debts which their King had contracted during that period: And in addition to this, altho' the sum appropriated for the payment of the civil list amounted to upwards of 8 millions and a half of dollars, prior to the year 1777, the parliament then added a sum equal to nearly half a million of dollars per annum, towards enabling their King to keep out of debt.
By this it appears, that the sums granted by the British parliament, to pay debts contracted by their King, in 15 years, over and above almost a million sterling per annum allowed for the regular disbursement of the civil list, would pay the salary of the President of the United States for 266 years!
Is it any wonder that the national debt of Great-Britain should be equal to 500 millions of pounds sterling! This monstrous sum would load thirty-nine thousand and seventy-six wagons—each carrying, 400 weight of silver! "The very trappings of Monarchy," as Milton very justly observes "are more than sufficient to defray the whole expense of the public."
"When we see" says a humorous writer, the print of Garagantua, that has a mouth as large as an oven, and swallows at one meal 1200 lb. of bread, 20 oxen, 100 sheep, 600 fowls, 1500 hares, 2000 quails, 100 barrels of wine, 6000 peaches &c. &c. &c. who does not say that is the mouth of a KING!"
Besides this, immense sums have been granted from time to time, by the British Parliament, to pay debts of the Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the crown. His stated income, notwithstanding, is 100,000 pounds sterling; equal to 444,444 dollars. So that one year amount of the regular salary of the British King's eldest son would pay the salary of the President of the United States, for nearly 18 years.
N. B. The King of England has at least a dozen other children, whom the nation are obliged to support,
Happy effects of Regular Government!!
ON Monday night, towards the end of Peckham Fair, such a scene of villainy & bloodshed took place, as was never perhaps heard of on a similar occasion. At different parts of the ground on which the Fair at Peckham is principally held, are some narrow entrances thro' which people pass backwards and forwards. On their return that way about ten o'clock a numerous and desperate gang of pick-pockets planted themselves near to the passage, and as the people came up, openly attacked those who appeared worth plundering. The first snatched away the hats of both men and women, and the women's handkerchiefs from off their necks. Some young women, of decent appearance, were stripped to their petticoats, and several gentlemen after losing their hats, had the flaps of their coats, as well as their pockets, cut away by their pursuers, and many lost their money and their watches. Those who resisted were treated in the most brutal manner. A female actually had one of her ears cut off for the sake of a valuable ear-ring, the villains not being able to pull it away as they had done the others. Many respectable persons who had endeavored to defend their property, were dreadfully mangled with sticks about the head and face. A young man and women of very decent appearance, were attacked by a party of the same gang on the road leading from Peckham to London—they cut away the young man's pocket and took his hat and then seized the affrighted female, whose dreadful shrieks tho' heard all over the neighborhood, did not prevent them from cutting off her pockets. The same night a young man being out late was robbed by three villains on Black Friar's bridge of a guinea. It also appears that the gang, after robbing a man in Peckham threw him into a ditch, where he was found senseless.
It is great consolation to learn that eighteen of these desperate villains have been apprehended, have undergone an examination at the police office in the borough, and many of them have been committed for trial.
[Is this not a powerful illustration of the utility of high taxes, national debt—and of morality which puts Democracy out of countenance!]
EXTRACTS.
Six words of consolation to the tory federalists.—Thomas Paine has arrived at Baltimore. Fool Barlow is shortly expected to return home. Mr. Paine's arrival has diffused a horrible trepidation into the Federal Editors.—What will they do when Mr. Barlow is here also?
Letter from Elsinore state, that the Danes are fortifying the Sound, by new batteries which when completed will mount 218 pieces of the heaviest ordnance.
Five men and two boys of a British vessel, were poisoned, so that they lost their lives, by eating of a shark which they caught near Jamaica.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers inform the public, & their friends in particular, that they have taken the Shop, next door but one South of the Brick Market—where they will carry on the
Hair Dressing Business, as usual.—Every attention will be paid those who may please to favor them with their custom, and all favors thankfully acknowledged by J. T. PECKHAM. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxii
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Sanford, of Newport, deceased, call upon all persons having any demands upon the Estate of the deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment, to SAMUEL VERNON, SAMUEL VERNON, jun. VALENTINE WIGHTMAN. Newport, Oct. 14, 1802. cviii
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Warehouse.
WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & 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. qt. 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, Oct. 26, 1802. 74tf
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, 1 Commissioners. THOMAS PECKHAM, 2. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBETH EASTON, DAVID BUFFUM, JOHN SLOCUM, Executors. Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 82tf
Taken up Adrift, AT the North end of Block-Island, on the 28th of last month, a MOSES BOAT, about 13 feet keel—with a new iron bound Hoghead on board. The owner may have her, by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to BURTON BRIGGS. New-Shoreham, Nov. 3, 1802. cx
FOR SALE, And possession given on the 25th of March next, A LARGE and valuable tract of LAND, in Hopkinton, adjoining Wood-River.—Containing about Seven Hundred Acres; known by the name of the Ellery Land, and no part of the estate of Col. GEORGE IRISH, deceased. About Two Hundred acres of said land is cleared, and fit for tillage or meadow. The remainder is mostly covered with Timber of the best quality for ship plank, &c. An excellent stream of water runs through said land, whereon a Saw Mill may be erected at a small expense. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. c8tf
Public Entertainment.
THE subscriber inform the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship; west of Cole's Inn.—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviiif
NOTICE.
ALL those who are indebted to THOMAS GREEN, or to JOHN MOSHER, and Co. either by Book or Note, are hereby notified, that the accounts and notes are lodged with the subscriber for collection—and are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, and prevent unnecessary cost. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD. Newport, Oct. 29, 1802. egtf
FOR SALE,
THE Sloop HARRIOT, 20 months old, now lying at Captain Caleb Gardner's Wharf, Eighty-one Tons burthen; may be put to sea at a small expense.—Also 18 Hogheads and 15 Barrels Hipsaniola Coffee; about one Ton Campeachy Wood; 10 Tons of Lignumvita, and 28 pieces Mahogany—now on board said Sloop. For terms apply to SIMON DAVIS, Newport, Nov. 5.
Image of a ship.

Foreign Articles.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser from Paris papers to the 25th September.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 12.
The English have just evacuated the whole of Egypt. The Turks pretend that before embarking they sold at a mean price, to the rebel Beys, all the ammunition remaining in that province.
As soon as it was known that the freedom of the Black Sea had been granted to the French, several commercial houses of that nation, established here, have sent express to Smyrna, Salonica, and several places in the Archipelago, charged with new speculations.
BURNE, (Switz) September 13.
The French minister received yesterday a courier from Paris. Nothing has yet transpired of the dispatches brought by him; but they cannot be otherwise than interesting to our country.
Sept. 14.—An event little expected occupies the public attention, and gives rise to a thousand conjectures. Citizen Dolder, landamman, has been carried off this morning from his house, and under the eye of his guards, after having been obliged to resign his office.
Sept. 15.—We hear from Baden that a smart action has taken place between the insurgents and the Helvetic troops. The former had about 30 men killed, and a great number wounded.
Sept. 16.—Citizen Dolder, landamman, Rutteman and Fusty, stadtholders, who had given in their resignation on the 14th and 15th, have returned to the resumption of their functions, in consequence of an invitation from the Senate.
The war office has this morning received accounts of the capitulation of Zurich.
A courier arrived last evening from headquarters, has brought dispatches announcing that a column of about 2000 peasants of the canton of Zurich had joined the Helvetic army; and that a reinforcement of about 400 men, in two bodies, destined for the city, have been defeated by our troops of the line and militia, and especially by horse-chasseurs, who have dispersed the insurgents, killed many, and made forty prisoners.
Some insurgents of Argovie have entered Arrau without experiencing any other resistance than a slight check near Baden from a company of troops of the line and 50 chasseurs of Zurich. They had 30 men killed, and several wounded; but the troops of the line were obliged to yield to a superiority of numbers. It is said the insurgents had advanced as far as Olten.
All the troops that were in Oberland are returning to Berne, and the posts which were at Brune are raised.
PARIS, Sept. 21.
Mr. Fox, it is said, will spend a fortnight with M. de La Fayette, whose defence he so warmly undertook in the British parliament, when that General was detained in the Austrian prisons, from which he was relieved by Bonaparte.
LEGHORN, Aug. 20.
We learn by the captain of an imperial ship from Tunis, of a battle between the troops of the Bey of Tunis and the Bey of Constantine. The battle was very bloody.
We learn also by the same conveyance, that the American squadron which blockaded the port of Tripoli, having landed on the beach a body of 2000 men to attempt a coup de main, and get provisions, was attacked by a crowd of armed Tripolines, who not only beat and repulsed the Americans, but took four hundred prisoners. This intelligence wants confirmation.
On the 4th of August, was executed at Swabmunchen, near Augsburg, a woman aged 38, whose crime is of a nature calculated to fix the attention of those who study mankind. Between the 15th of January, 1798, and the 2d of November, 1801, this woman set fire to the town of Swabmunchen, fifteen times, in consequence of which fifty houses became a prey to the flames, and a great number of persons were reduced to poverty.
[London paper.]
BURLINGTON, (Vt.) Nov. 3.
Singular Accident.
On Thursday the 7th ult. a son of Simon Griggs, of Caldwell's Manor, about six years of age, having found a rope at the end of which was a noose, in a playful mood, put one end around his body, the other end on a cow's tail.
PHILADELPHIA, November 7.
FORGED LETTERS.
The shameless conduct of John Rutledge, in the affair of the forged letters, has been attempted to be covered over by an address to him by a number of persons at Newport.
SALEM, Nov. 15.
The weather lately has been windy, but in general very pleasant. The high wind of last Saturday was fatal to several small vessels on our coast.
The last accounts from St. Domingo convince us that things are becoming in the highest degree alarming in that colony. The blacks who have submitted, discover themselves unworthy of confidence, and frequently desert.
Arrived this morning, Ichr. John, Henry Saunders, master, in 40 days from Lisbon. Last Sunday night, lat. 42, 35, long. 65, 40, fell in with the ship Bellona, of New York, with no person on board—laid by her all night, and next morning on boarding her found she was laden with a valuable cargo of wine—thought best to man her with what hands I could spare, accordingly sent the mate with two hands on board, with provisions, &c. and ordered her for the first port they could make.
BOSTON, Nov. 15.
We hear from Malden, that on Friday evening last a disastrous accident took place there, which had like to have been fatal to the lives of a great number. At an exhibition of Mr. Todd's scholars, in the new house of Mr. S. Tufts, there were about 300 persons assembled, when, at 8 o'clock in the evening, the floor of the chamber gave way, and carried with it about 200 of the company into the cellar.
[We copy the following from the "Impartial Journal," printed at Stonington, hoping that it will tend to elucidate the subject of the late Election in that town, about which so many contradictory accounts have been made by the "ex officio".]
STONINGTON, Nov. 16.
Rhode-Island medaling with Connecticut Elections.
The paragraph inserted in the Journal, the week following Freemen's meeting, respecting the election in this town, was copied into the Rhode-Island Republican, printed in Newport. Anxious to render the doctrine of Anti-Republican deception popular, and persuade the people that the enlightened Freemen of this town were rapidly "falling away" from a system, which they have ever considered just and equitable, the pettifogging Editors of the Newport Mercury, commented upon the paragraph, by declaring a part of it false, & asserted in contradiction, that the Representatives from this town, were firm & determined supporters of Federalism, and likewise have published, that there was a large majority of Federalists at the meeting!!!
Your ideas, Messrs. Editors of the Mercury, of the people of this town, are erroneous;—you are misinformed, and altho' you are so sanguine that a majority of the Freemen of this
town, are fond of advocating what you term "the Adams system," or, in other words, modern Federalism, rest assured that they will undeviatingly adhere to that system of government which protects the lives, liberty and property of the sovereign people from the destructive fangs of a disappointed Aristocracy.
On Friday morning, the 5th inst. the children of Billings Worden, of this town, having quarrelled respecting some fruit (as we are told) the father was induced to correct them; for that purpose, he took a small stick from a pile which he had just gathered to build a fire, and observed that he would punish them all, and by that means the aggressor would not escape.
NEWPORT,
Saturday, November 20, 1802.
ANOTHER GLORIOUS TRIUMPH.
A letter from Washington, of the 9th inst. states, that the Republicans have gained the Elections in the North-Western Territory, by a great majority. This is important, as it adds another State to the Republican interest.
Seven decided Republicans are elected Members of Congress from Massachusetts.—Two are yet doubtful.
THURSDAY, the 25th of November inst. will be observed as a Day of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING, in the States of Massachusetts, New-Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode-Island.
It is believed that Mr. Lincoln, the Attorney-General of the United States, will be the Republican candidate for the Vice-Presidency at the next election. [Wilmin. Mirror.]
Mr. Pichon, in consequence of directions received from Guadalupe, has instructed the Commissioners of France in the United States not to give passports to any person of colour for Guadalupe.
On the 31st ult. a house was consumed by fire, at Brunswick, Maine. Two children were burnt to death.
HYMENIAL.
"But happy they! the happiest of their kind; Whom gentle fates unite, and with one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, & their beings blend."
MARRIED.—On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. JOHN BAKER, Merchant, to the amiable Miss AVICE TILLINGHAST, of this town.
At South-Kingstown, Mr. JOSEPH ARNOLD, to Miss MARY H. HELME, daughter of Mr. Robert Helme.
DIED.—In this town, last Saturday morning, Capt. JOHN C. ALMY, jun. son of Capt. John C. Almy, of Jamestown,—universally esteemed by all who knew him.
On Thursday morning, Mr. THOMAS PRICE, aged 49.—His friends and relations are desired to attend his funeral, this day, at his late dwelling-house, at second toll of the bell.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE.
Table with 5 columns: Day, Barometer, Thermometer, Winds, Weather. Data for Nov 12-18.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, November 19.
ENTERED, From Brig Concord, Slocum, Charleston. Sloop Eliza, Blevin, New-York. Do. Sally, Congdon, Do. Do. Semiramis, Justin, Do. Do. Two Sisters, Earl, Do. Do. Henry, Rhodes, Alexandria.
CLEARED,
For Brig Brandy Wine, Cozzens, West-Indies. Schooner Marian, Manchester, Guadalupe. Do. Commerce, Carr, Havana. Sloop Argus, Crane, Shell Castle. Do. Swift, Cobb, Washington. Schooner, Harriot, Chase, Savannah. Do. Roby, Johnson, Charleston. Do. Dolphin, Reeve, New-York. Do. Zoar, Hamner, Norfolk. Do. Connecticut, Hammond, Philadelphia. Do. Deborah, Hatheway, Charleston.
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER,
HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance, Newport, Nov. 15.
Sales at Auction,
This day, at Gardner & Dean's office, will be sold, if fair, if not, on MONDAY, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
SIX Pieces fine Flannel, 20 Doz. patent worsted Hose, 20 Pieces Cambric Mullin, 6 Pieces Blue & Brown Coating, Pieces Cashmeres, Pieces Broad Cloths, Pieces Swandown & Merceilles, 30 Pieces sheeting Mullin, 30 Pieces Shirting ditto, 6 Dozen New Green Chairs, Sundry other Articles. Nov. 20, 1802.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Monday the 20th of December next, at 10 o'clock A.M. (if fair weather, if not the first fair day,) unless disposed of at private sale before: That pleasantly situated FARM in Middletown, late belonging to Betsy Anthony, deceased, containing about 50 acres of Land, with a Dwelling-House, Barn, Corn-house, and other out-buildings thereon.
ANNE ANTHONY, Admin'x. Middletown, Nov. 18, 1802. Conditions to be made known at time of sale. cxii
For Sale at Public Auction,
ON the first Monday of February next (weather permitting,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, with a Lot of Land, 60 feet front, situate on Spring-Street. Also, a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house with a Cellar under it.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxiii
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to ROBERT LAWTON, jun. living on the premises.
To be Sold or Let,
A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens'—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to
HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Nov. 21, 1802. cxiv
For Sale,
TWO House-Lots, 143 feet front, with a Dwelling-House, Stable, Chaise-house, Wood-house, & Crib, thereon standing; and a well of good water in the yard, with a pump therein. For terms, inquire of the subscriber, living on the premises. JOSEPH MARTIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxv
SAMUEL VINSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals, a large and well chosen assortment of
GOODS,
suitable for the season; to enumerate which, would be tedious. Those who will favor him with their custom, may depend on having them on the lowest terms. He has likewise received a variety of Muffs, Tippets, and Fur Trimmings.—Also, a small box of elegant
JEWELRY,
Consisting of Ladies Necklaces, Ear-rings, Hankerchief Pins, Brooches, Bracelets, & Lockets, of the most fashionable kinds. Newport, Nov. 12, 1802. cxi. tf
TO BE SOLD,
ON the 15th day of December next, (if fair weather—if not, the first fair day)—at 2 o'clock P.M. at public auction, unless previously disposed of—all the right and title which John Manchester, late of Middletown, died possessed of, in and to a certain Dwelling-House and yard thereto adjoining, late the property of Isaac Manchester, deceased—situate in said Middletown; consisting of the great room, stove bed-room, north-west bed-room, and the north-east quarter of the cellar, and north-east quarter of the house yard. Sale to be on the premises. The building is valuable, and convenient for a small family; and is really worth the attention of any that may wish to buy; who, if they choose to purchase at private sale, are invited to apply to the subscriber, who will give a good title. Conditions will be made known at the time and place of sale.
SARAH MANCHESTER, Admin'x. Middletown, Nov. 10, 1802. cxvi

A PICTURE OF HUMAN LIFE.
BEHOLD that scene, yon trembling main, On whose smooth brow soft breezes sleep! No breath disturbs the azure plain, Or moves the surface of the deep.
Fond o'er the tide the vessels run, Nor fear the rocks, nor dread the wind; Unfold their canvas to the sun, Regardless of the storms behind.
But, hark! from yonder bustling clouds, The tempest breaks, loud thunders roar, Which split the masts, tear off the shrouds, And dash them headlong on the shore.
By flatt'ring gales too soon betray'd To leave their port and tempt the wave, Those billows where they lately play'd, Become, alas! too soon their grave.
In this sad scene thyself behold, Nor does thy bliss the image wrong; The rocks that dash our hopes, as bold, The storms that vex our life, as strong.
Op'ning by fortune's smiles to-day, Our fame looks fair, our honors bloom; To-morrow with'ring, all decay, Shadow'd by envy or a tomb.
Green & Tillinghast,
HEREBY inform their old Customers and the Public in general, that they have just received a large Assortment of Fall & Winter Goods, which they are now selling at the most reduced prices at their Store, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, Nov. 1, 1802. 86tf
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. —Likewise— 600 weight best Fleece WOOL, and 1200 wt. New-Milch GHEESE, Cheap for CASH, Or West-India Goods. Newport, October 2, 1802. 67tf
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. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, woollen, and Britannia Callers, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewelry & Perfumery. —They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver, + Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, that Valuable Real Estate in THAMES-STREET,
CONSISTING of a Dwelling in House, 37 feet by 32, almost new, with a good Cellar; paved Yard, and good Well of water, with a Pump therein; together with the Garden, Wharf, Stores, Stable, Chaise House, &c. belonging to the same. Likewise, a large Garden Lot, on the Hill, 126 feet on John-Street , and the same distance extending to Leven-Street . Also, a good second hand Chaise, Two Horses, one Yoke of Oxen, and an Ox-Cart. —Likewise— A quantity of LUMBER; consisting of clear, and merchantable Pine Boards, Spruce Boards, Joist, Laths, and a few North-Carolina Cedar Shingles. JOSEPH LYON. Newport, Sept. 17, 1802. ciitf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94tf
Wanted Immediately, A Journeyman BOOK-BINDER , to whom good wages will be given—Enquire at this Office.
Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.
LUMBER.
THE subscriber having entered into Copartnership, 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 Sangles 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. Sugar 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. &c.
DANIEL SHELDON, BENJAMIN RUGGLES. Newport, May, 15, 1801. 61tf
Brafs Foundery.
THE subscriber informs the public that he carries on the Brafs Foundery business in all its various branches, at his Shop in Spring-Street, nearly opposite Mr. John Banister's. —He also Makes and Repairs House and Gun Locks. Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend on punctuality; and every favor will be acknowledged by the public's humble servant, WILLIAM TRICKETT, Newport, June 18, 1802. gotf
FOR SALE,
The Snow Mary, LYING at Mr. John C. Scott's wharf—one hundred and one tons burthen, two decks, may be put to sea at a small expence. —Also— About 10 tons of Puific, and 22 tons of Camp-peachy Wood, now on board her. For Terms apply to SIMON DAVIS. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802.
JUST LANDED,
And for Sale, by the Subscriber, FIRST Quality of Gaudaloupe MOLASSES, by the Hoghead or Barrel.—Likewise, a few hogheads of brown SUGAR. SAMUEL G. HUDSON. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. cviii
WHEREAS the Court of Probate of the town of Newport, have allowed six months longer for the Creditors of the estate of Charles Laffitte , late of Newport, Merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, to bring in their claims:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to exhibit them for settlement; and all such as are indebted, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to SIMON DAVIS, Adm'r. Newport, Aug. 18, 1802. cvi
A Good stand for Business.
TO be Sold, and possession given immediately, a Two-Story Dwelling-House, with a convenient Shop, situate on the North side of Banister's wharf, next below Mr. Gafrey Wenued's . For terms, apply to the Subscriber, on the premises. ANDREW BAKER. Newport, Sept. 17, 1802. ciitf
DOCTOR FARNSWORTH
HAS removed to Portsmouth,—the house belonging to Capt. Samuel Tiffey , a little North of Capt. John Congdon's . November 5, 1802.
Take Notice.
TWO Stones having been placed at high water mark, on Eaton's Beach , unbeknown to the subscriber, and having since been removed by him:—All persons are cautioned against placing them there again, without his knowledge or consent, on penalty of the law. NICHOLAS P. EASTON. Newport, Nov. 5, 1802. cx
TO THE PUBLIC.
Newport's Long-Wharf, No. 12. CONSTANTLY on hand, and for Sale, prime Pork, Mels and prime Beef of the first quality, repacked in the best order, suitable for domestic or foreign use.—Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged, by KEYES & BRIGHAM. Cured and Fresh BEEF of the first quality, at said Store, constantly for sale. November 5, 1802. exf
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 David Melville , late of Newport, Pewterer, 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.
JAMES CHAPPELL, } Commis- JOHN TILLINGHAST, } sioners. All Persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to CALEB GREEN, Admin'r. Newport, Oct. 30, 1802. ex
NEW GOODS.
ROBERT LAWTON
INFORMS the Public, and his Friends in particular, that he has just received, at his Store, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, Thames-Street, an elegant Assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement. Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is determined to dispose of them at very reduced prices.
N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, seven eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Lutebrings, very cheap. October, 23, 1802. c8tf
EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS.
Benjamin Thurber
Has just received, and is now opening for Sale, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes , No. 30, WILLI, WILLIAMS-STREET. A complete Assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS,
Consisting of RED, blue, black, London brown and mixed broadcloths; plain & striped Cambric; blue, green & London brown Serges; spotted & striped elastics, plains, forest cloths, from the highest to the lowest prices, Kattens very cheap, coloured and clouded coatings, light do. black, red, yellow and white Flannels, do. Baizes, fashionable Swandown, black and olive plain & striped Velvets, rose Blankets from 6 1/4 to 10 3/4, worsted and cotton Hosiery of every description.
A complete assortment of New and Fashionable, blue and red ground CALICOES, low priced do. red, blue, and purple COPPER, PLATE, chintz and purple Shawls.
INDIA COTTONS, by the piece or yard very cheap; English Bed-ticking. A complete assortment of coloured Camel's Hair SHAWLS, white do. high and low-priced; Bandanna and checked silk Handkerchiefs, pocket do. Linens, 4 4 wide, Diapers, black and coloured India Satins, coloured Lutebrings, Italian do. silk and cotton Gloves, cotton Mitts, Sarfets and Modes, pelong Sattin, Persians of all colours, Bengals; Cambric, Jaconet and book Mullins.
Fashionable Dunstable, straw, Leghorn and chip BONNETS, and straw Trimmings, Glove Ties, fancy Ribbons, black and white Laces & Edgings, white cotton fringed Shawls, Dimities & Mullines, silk Crapes, Wildbore, Russells, Moreens, Durants, Shalloons, Ratinets, and striped Russells.
A large and complete Assortment of MUFFS & TIPPETTS, and for trimmings, of various prices, very cheap.
Ladies Morocco, Cloth and Leather SHOES, children's do. oil Cloths, brown Hollands.
A complete Assortment of LOOKING GLASSES; new fashioned Tea-Pots, China L.M. Crockery and glass WARE; London and Bristol Pewter, Knives & Forks, iron and brass Candlesticks, patent Lamps, iron and block-tin Spoons, cotton Wool.
Warranted Carolina, French and Spanish flat INDIGO; Sugars & Tongs, Japan Waiters, warming Pans, brass Kettles, &c. &c.
The whole forming a general assortment, much too numerous to particularize in an Advertisement. They are offered for sale at the most reduced prices for CASH. Providence, Oct. 23. cogf
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. 85tf
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, a Negro boy, named JAMES, about nineteen years old, five feet 6 or 7 inches high, flocly built; was born in Jamaica; speaks something of the Creole dialect; has had one joint of his little Toe cut off; had on when he went off, a dark mix'd coloured Jacket and striped tow cloth Trowsers; took with him one nankeen Jacket and a pair of overalls, one calico and one nankeen vest; was heard of on the road to Providence, enquiring the way to Boston. Whoever will secure said Negro, so that the owner may receive him again, shall be paid the above Reward, and all necessary charges, by WALTER NICHOLS. Newport, Sept. 24, 1802. civ
Nathaniel Nason,
INFORMS the Public that he has commenced the TIN PLATE Working Business, at the house occupied by his father David Nason , nearly opposite the foot of the Church-Lane, where all kinds of Tin Ware is manufactured in the best manner, and at the shortest notice, of the best materials. All orders for any kind of Tin Ware, executed immediately. Constant attendance given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, June 27, 1802. 92tf
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 & Silversmith'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 fashions; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots, dishes, small swans and hangars; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; cafés and drawers, silver 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-traps; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; barley-sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish segars; best Mahou & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. 19tf
FOR SALE, BY Jacob Richardson,
At the Post-Office, a great variety of Books and Stationery; among which are, several new publications, viz.
A VIEW of the Political conduct of AARON BURR , Esq. Vice-President. —Wood's Correct Statement.— Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales . —Ailo, Adam's Four Letters , containing an interesting Correspondence between JOHN ADAMS , late President, and SAMUEL ADAMS , late Governor of Massachusetts. —Life of General BONAPARTE —& An Account to JOHN WOOD'S Postoffice.—
Likewise may be had at said Store, a large Assortment of House Paper, and Borders. N. B. It may perhaps be unnecessary to inform the Public, that he has lately made an addition to his Circulating Library of "many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature."
To be sold as above, a few TICKETS in the Providence Baptist Meeting-House Lottery. August 21, 1802. 99tf
W. R. WILDER,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER,
Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's ,
WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21. 99tf
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
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 James 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 & 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, stove Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen-Knives, large and small Spoons, Cobs Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys' Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lamplight, Stone Line, 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, Marling, Seamer's Chests, Oak Kgs 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
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH BRIGGS,
30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 15 bbls. Beef and Pork. 2000 Weight best Green Coffee, by Wholesale or Retail. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. 50tf