The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1800-11-26 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, At the New PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 100. ]
WEDNESDAY, November 26, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
FEDERAL ADELPHI.
THE Members of the Corporation of the FEDERAL ADELPHI are notified, that their Constitutional Meeting will be held in Rhode-Island College, on the first Wednesday in December next. The members are requested to attend precisely at 10 o'clock, A. M.
By order,
ROBERT STERRY, Sec'y.
R. I. College, Nov. 19.
AUGUSTUS LARNED and DANIEL LARNED.
HAVE entered into Copartnership, under the firms of AUGUSTUS LARNED and Co. of Providence; and AUGUSTUS and DANIEL LARNED, of Thompson.
They have for sale,
A few hogheads of MOLASSES, and a few pipes of GIN. November 19.
For Sale by
THOMAS JONES,
At his Store in MARKET-STREET, BEST retailing W. I. Rum, by the hoghead.
Few hogheads and barrels first quality Sugar Holland Gin, and Brandy, per pipe or barrel Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wine, in quarter casks, of an excellent quality
1,200 wt. best hard Pepper
A quantity of Powder and Shot assorted, patent and common
7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Crown Window Glass
Sale Petre per bag and retail, double refined and common
Few chests best Hyson Tea
Fresh Raisins per cask
Spanish Float Indigo
Pipes per box, of various lengths
Allum, Brimstone, Coppeas and Redwood, per cwt.
—ALSO—
An assortment of SPIRITS and WINES, of the very best quality for retailing
Real French Aniseed Cordials in baskets
Preserved Fruit, and many other Grocery Articles.
Ten Plate STOVES with ovens, and various sizes of Cast-Iron close Stoves, and SHEET-IRON, for Pipes.
Clover, Herds-Grass, and Bent Hay-Seed, &c. &c.
He is in want of a good Cow, with a Calf by her side, or one that calves very soon, for which he will pay the cash.
November 12.
W. C. WHITE
INFORMS the Public, that he has taken the chamber lately occupied by Mr. JOSEPH LAWRENCE, directly opposite the Market-House, where he proposes to transact the business of an Attorney. Those who will honour him with their business in the line of his profession, may depend upon his undeviating attention to it.
November 12.
Fire Insurance Company.
THE Public are hereby informed, that the General Assembly at their last Session, incorporated a Society by the name of the Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company; the object of which is, for insuring any buildings and other property from loss by fire, throughout the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. The Institution will be opened at their office on the 17th day of this month, for receiving applications for insurance, from any part of the State. Applications are to be made in writing, describing the buildings to be insured, their situation, the number of fires usually held in winter, whether adjoining or near to any coopers, blacksmiths, joiners, carpenters, bakers, or other tradesmen and manufacturers shop; and in general, to possess the Directors with general ideas of the premises, to enable them to fix the Premium, for which a note of hand is to be given, the interest of which is to be annually paid, but the principal not till seven years, to which time the Policy extends, unless a calamity by fire should require a speedy collection. Every person by taking out a policy becomes a member of the Society, equally with those named in the charter, and is subject to the articles of the constitution and charter of incorporation, which in due time will be published for the benefit of each member.
JOHN MUMFORD,
JOSEPH JENCKES,
OBADIAH BROWN, S. of M.
Nov. 12. Trustees.
FLAX-SEED.
Butler and Wheaton
WANT to purchase FLAX-SEED, for which they will pay cash on delivery, at their store in Providence; Where they have for sale, on moderate terms for cash, or credit for approved notes,
20 Crates of Liverpool Ware, assorted
1200 Bushels Liverpool Salt
Irish Linens
Father Beds
20,000 wt. Dutch Chees, in boxes
50 Firkins excellent Dutch Butter
400 Barrels fresh Superfine and
Fine Flour
10 Tons of Pilot Bread
Cordage
Spermaceti Candles, and Hyson
Tea.
November 12.
BLANKETS.
A CONSIGNMENT of about Two Hundred Pairs, of a superior quality, and of every size, will be retailed by the subscriber at wholesale prices; — a rare opportunity for those who are in want.
WILLIAM BLODGET, jun.
November 5.
For SALE by
Harris and Rhodes,
20 Boxes Havanna White and Brown Sugar
5 Hogheads W. I. Rum
3 Pipes Brandy
10 Hogheads Molasses
Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Tea
Turks-Island and Rock Salt
Tobacco by the Hoghead
A few Kegs Honey
Cash paid for good clean Flax-Seed.
October 15.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
Samuel Ames,
Has received by late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and is now opening for sale,
BEST superfine Fancy Silk Handker-
fashionable mixed, navy blue and
other Broadcloths
Middling and low priced do.
Best double mill'd Cashmeres
Middling and low priced do.
Superfine and common Swansdown Waistcoating
Worsted Hose, a great variety
Ladies cotton do.
A variety of Swanskins
Flannels and Baizes
A variety of worsted Stuff Goods
Book, Jacquet and Cambric Muslins
Muslinets and Dimities
Cammels Hair Shawls white and coloured, fringed or plain-bordered
Muslin and chintz do.
With every other article usually called for in his line, at the most reduced prices, for cash. Also, an assortment of HARD-WARE, at wholesale only; a few hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES.
October 15. (6w.)
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS NANCY, my wife, refuses living with me, at a home which I provide for her, but absconds from the same, and involves me in debt wherever she can, without that discretion and prudence which become a wife; I therefore am determined to pay no debts of her former, present, or future contracting.
SAMUEL SHORT, jun.
November 12.
HALIFAX (N. C.) September 8.
BATTLE AT RALEIGH.
BAKER versus BOYLAN, and BOYLAN versus BAKER.
Extract of a letter from William Boylan, Editor of the North-Carolina Minerva, to the printer hereof, dated Raleigh, September 4.
I HAVE only leisure to give you a hasty account of a wonderful rencontre I had yesterday with our Attorney-General, Blake Baker. — From the publications respecting his behaviour in conducting the State prosecutions against the Blounts, I had anticipated that he would be exceedingly wroth — and his friends here vauntingly boasted that I should feel his resentment. He accordingly arrived here on Monday last, and the next day, accompanied with a champion, named Sellum, called at the office, and requested to speak with me. At this interview, he said, "that I had injured him in his official character — that if I was disposed to do him justice, I would publish the piece he handed me, which stated that I was misinformed as to the Nolle prosequi being entered, &c. — that his conduct was praise worthy — that he had done his duty to the State — that I regretted the censure I had passed upon him — that he was a gentleman of honour and honesty" — with other silly stuff of the like kind. This I positively refused — but made answer, that any justification he thought proper to make and sign with his name, I would publish with pleasure. He, however, was not satisfied with this, but giving his champion the signal for an onset, and taking me unawares, struck me with a hickory club he had previously provided himself with. He was about to repeat his blow, when I closed with him, and handled him rather roughly. He then had recourse to the manly practice of gouging, and attempted to claw out one of my eyes — I however was able to prevent his injuring me much in this way, and his champion observing that I was playing a good part with my right hand, thought it prudent to separate us; not, however, before he had given me a blow himself; which induced my apprentice to return one upon him.
"Although the brave Attorney-General had nothing to boast of from this engagement, (having got a broken chin and black eye in the scuffle) feeling myself mortified at his premeditated unmanly and unfair attack, and wishing an opportunity where I could only have the hero himself to combat — I sent him a challenge by Major Williams. But he, like a dastardly assassin, refused to accept it, saying he would have nothing to do with me. On the Major's observing that I would certainly post him as a poltroon and coward, he made no reply, but in much tribulation scratched his head."
"When I was informed of this, on seeing the fellow had mounted his horse, and was about to leave the city, I took a stick and approached towards him. He observing me, rode up to Mr. Schenck, and got a loaded whip from him. I nevertheless quickened my step towards him, and when I had got within a few paces, he sneaked off round Mr. Schenck; but their horses coming in contact, gave me a fair opportunity of saluting his back and shoulders with four or five hearty blows. I must do him the justice to say, that he bore them with christian fortitude and resignation; at last, however, he broke silence, and in piteous accents exclaimed, "Ch! Mr. Sellums will you see him abuse me so?" Upon this, his safeguard, Sellum, jumped out of his chair, and seizing me round the waist, held me till the valiant hero got out of danger; a magistrate came up and commanded the peace. Poor Baker was in such trepidation, that although there were by this time about a dozen people between us, he begged of the magistrate to see the peace kept. He with his companion then departed, not however without my blessing, and particular request, "that he would be pleased to inform his Tarborough friends how he had trounced me, and how patiently I bore it." Thus ended the scene — how much to the credit of the Attorney-General, and to the satisfaction of those who sent him, I leave you to judge."
We cannot help remarking how inconsistent the conduct and profession of Mr. Baker and gentlemen of his kidney are in this and most other instances — they are continually boasting of their own immaculate characters, exclaiming against any restraint being laid on the press, and complaining of being gagged by the sedition law; — but if a paragraph appears in a newspaper freely examining their conduct, that instant they confess their vulnerability, all legal restraints seem inadequate, and they have recourse to club law. This however can easily be accounted for. Their boasting professions justify the old proverb, "That men affect most what they have least of." And they may well appeal to club law, since none else will answer their purpose. — The sedition law permits the
truth of the publication to be given in evidence. We would, however, as friends to Mr. Baker, advise him, before he begins to throw stones again, to recollect that he himself has got a glasshead, which although thick is not strong.
Hadfield, who shot at the King of England in the theatre, has been tried for treason, and acquitted as insane.
PHILADELPHIA, November 12. EXTRAORDINARY DEATH.
A few days ago, a young man of about 14 years of age, the son of Mr. Thomas Lewis, in the neighbourhood of Reading, was stung by a bee, which he carelessly swallowed in a piece of honey-comb: the throat immediately swelled to such a degree that the lad expired in less than a quarter of an hour.
Four Dollars Reward are offered in the Washington Federalist, for a Steer, that has strayed away from George-town College! — A description of the animal is given, but nothing said about the proficiency he has made in his studies.
Foreign Articles.
The Editor of the Baltimore American announces the receipt of London papers to October 10, by the America, arrived as Philadelphia. The following are among the extracts which he makes from them:
LONDON, October 10. FIRE AT WAPPING.
THE progress of a dreadful fire at Wapping High-street, was stopped on Monday evening by pulling down some buildings. It began on the premises of Messrs. J. Tiddy and S. Barbe, Ship-Chandlers.
The avenues to the spot where the fire was venting its fury, were so extremely narrow that the engines when they arrived had scarce room to play, and every attempt to get the flames under, were unavailing.
Things were so alarming an aspect in the early part of the day, that the greatest number of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood moved their goods, &c. to Wapping Church-yard, for safety.
The Church-yard, on this occasion, was a very convenient receptacle for those who had time and means to convey their effects there, which were vigilantly protected by the Wapping corps, under the command of Captain Battison and the Union corps, Captain William Mellish, who remained under arms from 7 o'clock in the morning till one at night. The damages sustained by this conflagration are valued at 200,000.
DUBLIN, October 4.
The Industry, of Boston, was on the 24th ult. driven on the North-Bull, owing to the severity of the storm. The situation of the crew was highly calamitous; several feet of water in the hold, and no prospect of saving the vessel. The weather was so harsh, it was though impossible to send relief; at length the Lovely Marry Werry, of Clontarf, put out, and reached the side of the American, with great difficulty; the master of the Werry, who is as good a pilot as he is a man, perceived it was impossible to save the vessel, but performed the duty of a brave and humane seaman, by bringing the crew to shore. The name of the pilot is William Archbold.
CARLSRUÉ, September 21.
[By an extraordinary Courier.]
Early this morning an Austrian Courier passed through this city, who was sent off the day before yesterday from the Austrian headquarters to proceed with all dispatch to Strasbourg and Paris. By the way, he met two French couriers, who were going to General Moreau, and from whom he learned that new propositions of peace had been transmitted from Buonaparte, which the Emperor had accepted and ratified. A French courier from Munich to Paris passed through this city, who said he carried orders to transmit by the Telegraph from Strasbourg, intelligence of the signing of the preliminaries of peace.
RATISBON, September 28.
A letter by an extraordinary Courier.
The Emperor has ratified the Preliminaries of Peace which were signed at Paris on the 28th of July, by the French Minister Talleyrand, and Count St. Julien. They were ratified at Alt Oettingen, and Munich, in the Austrian and French headquarters, on the 20th instant.
Peace will again be restored. France obtains the Rhine for the boundary: and the Emperor, as a guarantee of his sincere desire for peace, gives the French possession of the fortresses of Ingolstadt, Philipsburg and Ulm, till the definitive treaty shall be concluded. The French army will likewise still keep its present position.

Domestic Intelligence.
SAVANNAH, November 7.
On the 27th ult. his Excellency the Governor issued a proclamation, notifying to James Jones and Benjamin Talliaferro, Esqrs. their having the highest number of votes for members to represent this State in the House of Representatives of the United States, that they may signify their acceptance or refusal of their appointments, and adduce the requisites and qualifications required by law.
WASHINGTON-CITY, November 12.
Fortunately all the papers of the Accountant were saved, from the late fire, so that little, if any derangement will take place in the accounts of the War Department. A very valuable library of books that treated chiefly of tactics, were entirely consumed. This loss is the greater, as many of the best works cannot be replaced. It is also stated that the papers in relation to the disposition of lands are among those burned. The most active exertions were made to subdue the flames, but they proved unavailing from the want of water. Among those who distinguished themselves most, we mention with pleasure Mr. Wolcott.
PHILADELPHIA, November 13.
If the nominal Editor of the Aurora is indeed absent from the city, the continued profligacy of its contents, evinces that the same diabolical spirits hovers over it.—Diabolical, we say; for what but the instigation of Satan could prompt the following charge against a gentleman venerated for his private virtues and esteemed for great public services?
Speaking of the late fire at the City of Washington, the Aurora observes: "We also find that it was Oliver Wolcott, with one of his Clerks, who first discovered the smoke issuing from the Secretary's Chamber, who burst open the door, but unfortunately they were almost suffocated."
As all the inhabitants ran to assist in extinguishing the fire at the War-Office, and as Oliver got there first—he certainly must know, if any body does know, how it commenced. We hope to hear a circumstantial account from himself."
Feeble must be that justice and ineffectual those laws which cannot reach and chastise the villainy of a charge so heinous, against a citizen of distinguished worth. In vain can we hope for security against the deadly assaults of assassins, if traduction can thus stalk in our streets, asserting with impunity, the most immaculate virtue!
October 14.
The Senate of the State of Pennsylvania have negatived the bill, from the House of Representatives, providing for the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, by a joint vote of the members of the two houses. Whereupon,
Mr. Gurney read, in his place, a new bill, and with the permission of the Senate, presented the same to the chair. The Clerk having also read the bill, the Senate, on motion of Mr. Gurney, seconded by Mr. Johnston, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, for the purpose of taking the same into consideration; after some time, the Chairman of the committee reported the bill to the Senate; and thereupon, the same was read a second time—and, on the question—"will the Senate agree to the first section?" the yeas and nays were called for, and the question carried in the affirmative, in manner following, to wit:
   YEAS. NAYS.     1. Matthias Barton, 1. Wm. Findley,   2. Ab'm Carpenter, 2. J. Hamilton,   3. James Ewin, 3. James Harris,   4. Francis Gurney, 4. John Kean,   5. Thomas Johnson, 5. Crist. Lower,   6. John Jones, 6. Sam. Maclay,   7. Samuel King, 7. T. Mewhorter,   8. Joseph McClellan, 8. John Pearson,   9. S. Pofflethwaite, 9. Wm. Reid,   10. Zebulon Potts, 10. W. Rodman,   11. Richard Smith, 11. Benjamin Say.   12. Dennis Whelen,   13. John Woods.  
The bill was then ordered to be transcribed for a third reading, which it was to have yesterday, and is as follows, to wit:
An ACT to direct, on behalf of this State, the manner of appointing the Electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States.
WHEREAS it is declared by the Constitution of the United States, that for the purpose of electing a President and Vice-President of the United States, "each State shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a number of Electors equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled to in Congress:" To the intent, therefore, That the State may not be deprived of her vote in the choice of the Chief Magistrate of the Union, but without meaning that the provisions of this act shall hereafter be drawn into precedent:
Sec. 1. BE it therefore enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the Electors to elect, on behalf of the State of Pennsylvania, a President and Vice-President of the United States, at the next ensuing Election for that purpose to be held, shall on the fifteenth day of November instant, be appointed by the Legislature of this Commonwealth, that is to say, seven by the Senate and eight by the House of Representatives: Certificates of such appointment in each House, shall be made out and signed by the Speaker, and forthwith presented by the clerk thereof to the Governor of
the Commonwealth, who shall declare by Proclamation, the names of the persons so appointed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Governor shall cause a notification of their election to be delivered, in writing, to each and every of the Electors appointed as aforesaid, on or before the twenty-second day of November instant, the expence whereof shall be defrayed and paid on a warrant, or warrants, drawn by him on the State Treasurer; and the said Electors shall assemble on the first Wednesday in December next, at the court-house in the borough of Lancaster, and shall then and there perform the duties enjoined upon them by the constitution and laws of the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That each of the said Electors shall receive three dollars, daily wages, when travelling to, remaining at, and returning from, the place of meeting aforesaid, the same to be paid by the Treasurer of the county in which the said Electors respectively reside, on a warrant or warrants signed by the President of the meeting of the said Electors, if any they shall choose, or by a majority of such Electors, exclusive of the person in whose favour the warrant is drawn; and sums paid as aforesaid by the Treasurer of any county within this State shall be allowed to him, on behalf of said county, in the settlement of his accounts with the State Treasurer.
REMARKS.
The noble stand which the federalists, in the Senate of Pennsylvania, have made, at this most critical juncture, exhibits a magnanimous example of inflexible integrity.
Their conduct merits and doubtless will receive the everlasting gratitude of their fellow-citizens. Undismayed by the number of their opponents, despising threats and flattery, and above corruption, in what an amiable point of view do they appear.
These thirteen are genuine,
FEDERAL REPUBLICANS.
How happy must those feel who have reposed confidence in their patriotism. The present generation, and posterity, will record their names among the first of AMERICAN PATRIOTS.—Who does not envy them the glorious title, which they merit?—what real American is there who is not willing to hail them
SAVIOURS OF THEIR COUNTRY? They exhibit to their sister States and to the world, an honourable example of Spartan virtue.
The British privateer Nelson, of Shelburne, Nova-Scotia, is cruising on soundings, from the Delaware to Hudson, and has already taken several vessels and overhauled others.
NEW-YORK, November 19.
The dispute concerning the true time when the eighteenth century ends, and the nineteenth begins, is not yet closed, and bet's depend on a decision of the question. One would at first think that this question might be easily settled; but instead of placing it on its true ground, mathematics and practice, which would decide with infallibility, the partisans of different opinions resort to the determination of ecclesiastical councils or the opinions of learned men.
We appeal to figures and facts. There can be but two modes of setting down the numbers of years from any era. Take the birth of Christ as our era, and let the first figure be set at the beginning or end of the first year, and so with the others, to the 10th, which is to represent the year 100—in the following manner.
We adopt the latter mode in measuring distance, and set a stone at the end of a mile or a league. We do the same in marking portions
of time on a clock, watch or dial; setting the figure 1 at the end of the first hour. But in speaking of passing time, we use the words first or second, and apply them to the year or hour or day, as soon as it begins—and in the first year of Christ, as soon as he was born.—But whatever mode we take to designate periods of time, no period is complete, till the end of it. We defy all the Popes and Astronomers on earth to prove that ten years are complete till the end of the year represented by the number 10. The same is true of 100. Mathematics demonstrate the impossibility of making a century, without including the last moment of the year 100. The two modes of setting down the numbers, as above, illustrate the same truth, and leave no room for doubt or controversy. Our daily practice demonstrates that we consider the year eighteen hundred as yet passing. We every day call it, the year eighteen hundred. This proves that the figures, denoting years of our era, are, and always have been, placed at the beginning of the year. It is not so in regard to the hours of the day; for we say, the first hour, immediately after passing the figure 1, and so on. But in speaking of the year of our era, we always take the other mode, and consider the figure as placed at the beginning of the year; so that the language of all christian countries proves that the passing year has the figures denoting it, placed at the beginning of it—of course the year eighteen hundred will not end till the end of December next. This universal practice decides the question. And hence the decisions of councils on this point have been directly contrary to the usages of all christian countries, and contrary to truth. If the eighteenth century was closed on the last of December past, we would now call the present year, eighteen hundred and one, or, the eighteen hundred and first; but this is not and never was the practice.
The contrary opinion, however, like numerous errors which are constantly taught in our colleges and schools, is made current by the force of authority—it being much easier to cite the opinions of others, than to investigate truth.
LITERATURE.
Middlebury, Vermont.
The Legislature of this State has passed an act incorporating an University at Middlebury, under the superintendence of Mr. Jeremiah Atwater, who is appointed President. The Students, to manifest their satisfaction on the occasion, had the College on the succeeding evening illuminated. Various obstacles have obfuscated the efforts heretofore made for the promotion of a College in this State, and persons, desirous of a public education, have been under the necessity of seeking for it abroad, at an increased expence. Wishing to be free from this inconvenience, and feeling the honour of the State concerned in having a literary institution within our own government, the friends of literature in Vermont have long wished to see some attempt made, which should appear more likely than any heretofore made, to prove successful in the attainment of this desirable object. The institution at Middlebury, originating under these circumstances, and appearing every way to meet the wishes of enlightened and liberal men through the State, has been honoured with the patronage of the Legislature; although in its infancy, it is already on a respectable footing, and is endowed with a handsome library and apparatus. The number of students from this and the neighbouring States and Canada, is daily increasing, and the institution bids fair to become eminently useful to Vermont.
Extract of a letter from the second mate of the brig Charles and Henry, Captain Tinkham, belonging to F. C. Mey, Esq. of Charleston, bound to Amsterdam, dated New-Providence, October 24.
"I take this opportunity of writing to you, and informing you of the disagreeable situation of your brig, and her wandering crew. On the 9th inst. in lat. 37, long. 66, we had the misfortune of falling in with the English frigate Andromache, Captain Lawrey, belonging to the Halifax station, which took us, sent the brig to Halifax and the crew to this place, except one man, who is kept on board of the frigate. We were plundered of every thing, and turned on shore without money or clothes. The situation of captain Tate's vessel, by whom this goes, is such that I am afraid, if I venture in her, of being taken again, so that I intend to try my chance in the Friendship to St. Mary's, from whence I shall immediately proceed to Charleston, when I shall be able to give you further information."
SALEM, November 21.
It is pleasing to the benevolent mind, to contemplate the generous exertions which are making to relieve and support the poor inhabitants of Marblehead under the operation of the small-pox. The meeting at the Marine Insurance-Office in this town on Tuesday evening,
Capt. Benjamin Hodge, Capt. Benjamin Carpenter, and Benjamin Pickran, jun. Esq. a committee to superintend a subscription for
this purpose; which, with the sums collected at Mr. King's Insurance Office, amounted last evening to no less than twenty six hundred dollars. Besides this, numerous, very numerous, and liberal donations, both of money and articles of comfort, have been sent by individuals through other channels. When riches are thus employed, they "spread a ray of glory" round their possessors.
The Legislature of Pennsylvania are now in session, for the purpose of choosing Electors themselves, it being too late to make a law for the people to choose. At the former session, the Senate proposed a law to vote by districts, and the House were for a general ticket; and as neither would yield, they broke up without making any law for the purpose, the House hoping that the approaching election would throw a majority of Jacobins into the Senate: this was not effected, and a federal majority of two still remain in that branch. The House have now proposed that the two branches choose in convention, which would have exactly the effect of a general ticket. The Senate rejected this, and offered the House the choice of 8 Electors, themselves to choose 7; which would have exactly the effect of choosing by districts. If the Senate remain firm, the House will no doubt finally concur.
[The evil of forestalling our market has long been complained of. How far it is criminal to allure our country brethren to stop short of the market, merely by the offer of a certain price, we shall not determine. But when falsehood is added, and unfounded alarms are excited, for this purpose, those who are guilty of them ought to be exposed in the unreserved manner in which Mr. Richardson has done it in the following paper:]
Salem, November 19, 1800.
This day, being bound from Chemsford to Salem, with a load of country produce, I was stopped on the road in Danvers, by a Mr. Patch, who frequents this market with forestalled provisions; and he asked me, whether I was not afraid of the small-pox? I was at a loss for an answer, not knowing what he meant. He then inquired, if I was bound to Salem? I answered in the affirmative. He then observed that the small-pox was very brief in Salem, in consequence of the general inoculation in Marblehead! therefore as a friend advised me not to enter the town, and he, as a friend, would give certain prices for my load: but upon reflection, the prices offered being much less than the prices commanded but a few days before, and having business in Salem, I took the hazard of entering the town, and upon inquiry from the most respectable people, found it as free from every kind of infection of the small-pox as the town of Danvers.
ELIJAH RICHARDSON,
A man who has not had the small-pox.
N. B. I also declare, that many of my neighbours informed me, that a few days since they were detained in Danvers by the same kind of speculators, and for the same base intentions. E. R.
BOSTON, November 22.
SEVERE STORM.
Yesterday morning, a severe storm from the N. E. accompanied by snow and rain, began, and continued until two o'clock, P. M. The violence of the gale occasioned the tide to rise higher than has been known for 14 years, which did considerable damage to the wharves, stores, &c. Vast quantities of lumber, wood, staves, and empty casks floated away.—Several vessels broke their fasts, and dragged their anchors, occasioning much damage in their route.—A brig, and two schooners went ashore on Dorchester; and it is feared cannot be gotten off—others grounded on the flats at high water.—The Long-Wharf has suffered material injury—part of it torn up; and some of it washed away.
As the weather was thick we expect to hear of shipwrecks on the coast. The vessels of war, in President road, rode out the gale very well.
Marblehead is now suffering a heavy calamity.—Three thousand of its inhabitants now are, or in a few days will be, under the operation of the small-pox.—Business is wholly at a stand, and the past sufferings of the town render it ill calculated to support the privation. The season is inclement. The cause of charity is the cause of all. We trust, therefore, we need only say, that a subscription for the relief of the suffering poor in that town is now open at the Boston Marine Insurance Office, to insure a donation worthy the liberal capital of Massachusetts.

A subscription of 600 dollars was yesterday filled at Brooks' in a few minutes, and the money transmitted to the Hon. Judge Sewall. An expedition has been fitted out of France, to make new discoveries; ordered by Buonaparte, and with the passports of the British government. The vessel departed in September last; and it is supposed will be absent four or five years.
DIRECTIONS.
For sailing by the Light-House, erected and now lighted on Wigwam-Point, into Annis Squam harbour, on the South coast of Ipswich-Bay, in Massachusetts.
Annis Squam Light-House bears about S. by W. from Portsmouth light, distant 11 leagues, and from Newbury-bar, S. S. E. 5 leagues. In sailing into said harbour, bring the Light-House to bear south half west at nearly the distance of one mile, then run directly for it, leaving Haradens rock, or sunk ledge, one tenth of a mile on your larboard hand (said rock lies N. by E. one 4th E. from the Light-House) when come within one quarter of a mile of the Light-House, you will be on the shoal of the bar, which carries over six feet water at low ebb; continue your course south till you come within 40 or 50 fathoms of the Light-House, then haul S. S. W. leaving the Light-House on your larboard, and a sandy bar on your starboard hand (said bar running nearly N. E. and S. W. leaving the river about 90 fathoms broad at low water, opposite the Light-House) in running S. S. W. one half mile, you will pass the lobster-rocks on your larboard hand, which are dry at low water, then steer S. S. E. leaving the bar-rocks on your starboard hand, which are seen till nearly high water, and run one quarter of a mile and anchor in five fathoms of water clear bottom, or run your vessel ashore on either hand, in case you have no cables and anchors.
As the above directions are interesting to mariners, it is wished that the publishers of newspapers in this State would insert them in their papers respectively.
B. LINCOLN, Superintendent of Light-Houses in the State of Massachusetts.
NEW-BEDFORD, November 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Marietta (on the Ohio) to his friend in this town, dated August 25.
"Business has become very dull in this country, owing to the very great scarcity of money. I am concerned in the building of a schooner of about one hundred tons burthen, which we shall load with flour and pork, for the West-India market, and from thence order her to Philadelphia, and sell both vessel and cargo.—Flour here sells at four dollars per barrel, Pork at three dollars per hundred, Indian Corn at twenty-five cents, and Wheat at fifty-eight cents per bushel: and I think we can supply the West-India market from this country with those articles better than from any other part of the world, and am in hopes we shall be able to build vessels to advantage."
FOR THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
SEEING an account in the Providence Journal, of a Singular Character now living in the town of Gotham, has led me to give an account of one now living in the town of Drunkham, near Rawdon's Ville. This man differs from that of Gotham about the places he resorts to; he chooses to go to the gambling-table, and is a constant tavern hunter, and is very talkative and drunkative; and when he opens his mouth to speak, his tongue is so large that he often says what he does not mean to say. His education is good, but his capacity is small; and he is well known in Drunkham, to be the most arbitrary, self-conceited, ambitious, unfeeling, profane, swearing, hotheaded, impudent man in the town. He of late had the audacity on a certain bridge, to strike the Col. of the Artillery in his face when he was at the head of the regiment, and nothing but the good sense and moderation of the Col. saved the culprit from justifiable and instant death. But notwithstanding, he exhibited articles of arrest against the Col. to his Excellency the Governor; the good sense of the Governor has as yet suspended the arrest of the Col. and this same daring culprit has talked of impeaching the Governor at the General Assembly. This man differs from that of Gotham, for he has not any influence, and although he speaks his own language, the moment he is found in the favour of either party, he injures it. This man has not been proposed as moderator by any one, nor is it probable he will be, since he has not the confidence of those of his own calling. This man possesses principles, but they are of so abominable kind, that every party are glad to have him against them. This man has great fees, but spends it at night, and it is probable the more good and wise will ere long have him to support. This man differs in another respect, the public never had any opinion of him, of course his character cannot ebb. The character of this man of Drunkham, is so well known, the snuff of the candle of his splendour, lighted or put out, is offensive to the wise and good. Upon the whole, had it not been for an early education, this man would never have been known in Drunkham, no otherwise than a mender of old coffee-pots, which would much better comport with his capacity than his present profession. The remainder in my next.
PETER THORN, jun.
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, November 26.
To-morrow will be observed as a day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise, throughout the States of Massachusetts, Connecticut and R. Island.
The Governor of Vermont has appointed Thursday the 4th of December next, to be observed as a day of Public Thanksgiving throughout that State.
The Federal Ticket of Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States has succeeded in this State. The Electors are
GEORGE CHAMPLIN, OLIVER DAVIS, WILLIAM GREENE, and EDWARD MANTON, Esq'rs.
Decided Federalists, and firm supporters of the WASHINGTON and ADAMS Administration, and are gentlemen deserving of the high trust reposed in them.
The President of the United States, since his residence at the City of Washington, has been severely afflicted with the fever and ague.
General William Butler is elected a member of Congress for Ninty-Six District, state of South-Carolina (represented by Mr. Harper) by a majority of 893 votes.
The mobs in England, on the high price provisions, had entirely subsided at the last dates from thence. Military force was used: but we do not hear of any bloodshed.
From the circumstance of Governor JAY's having declined being considered as a candidate for the office of Governor of the State of New-York, a Jacobin print in this State draws this conclusion: That it will secure the choice of Governor CLINTON, without the formality of a contest.
Extract from Gov. JAY's Speech to the Legislature of New-York the 4th inst.
"It is natural that the election of a first Magistrate for the nation, should divide even patriots into parties: while not intemperate, few public inconveniences result from them. But history informs us, that when such parties, being nearly balanced, become highly inflamed, they often endanger not only the tranquility but also the political existence of republics. It is wise to profit by the experience of others. Our governments are yet in a course of experiment; and care should be taken that it be a fair experiment, and that it be not interrupted by those tendencies to innovation which certain passions, when too fervent, sometimes produce."
A New-York paper of a late date (the Commercial Advertiser) has the following paragraph:
From an authentic source, we learn, that the Convention concluded with France by our Envoys, does not adjust the past differences and claims of the two countries; but postpones that business till peace in Europe. It however puts an end to existing hostilities; provides for an amicable intercourse during the war—and points out a mode of determining causes that may occur relative to prizes. Such a Convention may be the more eligible at this time, as it precludes the probability of any uneasiness on the part of Great-Britain or the other powers at war.
From the most correct information we can obtain, it appears probable, that Maryland will elect five republican and five federal electors.
A gentleman from St. Mary's informs us, that Bowles and his adherents, consisting only of 16 renegado white and black men, were lately driven from their encampment above Coleraine, and obliged to swim across the river, by a party of militia from that neighbourhood. One negro, who was in the camp, was taken prisoner. [Sav. pap.]
The following gentlemen have been chosen Electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States, by the people of Maryland, to wit:
For George-Town district, J. F. Deakins. Frederick county do. George Murdock. (Both Federal Republicans.) For Baltimore city district, G. Duval. Baltimore county do. N. R. More. (Both Democratic Republicans.)
On Monday the 3d inst. came on the election for Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, in the borough of Norfolk; the votes were in favour of the Adams ticket, and in the adjoining counties in favour of the Jefferson ticket.
On Wednesday last town-meetings were held in the several towns of this State, for the purpose of choosing Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States. Great exertions were made here in support of the Federal ticket, and the following is the result, so far as we have been able to obtain information, viz.
   County of Providence (complete) Fed. Maj. Anti. Maj.     Prov. Fed. 512 Ant. 56 456   Smithfield, 6   Scituate, 150   Glocester, 19   Cumberland, 39   Cranston, 13   Johnston, 6   North-Providence, 34   Foster, 70   County of Bristol (complete)   Bristol, 104   Warren, 2   Barrington, 40   County of Kent (complete)   East-Greenwich, 15   Warwick, 7   West-Greenwich, 23   Coventry, 105   County of Newport (complete)   Newport, 6   Portsmouth, 17   Middletown, 28   Jamestown, 2   Tiverton, 70   Little-Compton, 7   New-Shoreham, 50   County of Washington (complete)   North-Kingstown, 42   South-Kingstown, 50   Westerly, 12   Charlestown, 67   Exeter, 70   Richmond, 34   Hopkinton, 28   Total 913 659   659  
Majority, 254 for the Federal Ticket.
The Electors are to meet at Bristol, according to law, on the first Wednesday in December next.
The extraordinary method which the State of Tennessee has adopted to appoint Presidential Electors, renders it very difficult to anticipate the result of the election in that State. The Legislature, which meets but once in two years, after dividing the State into three districts, have appointed three men in each county who are to form a convention in each district, for the choice of an elector.
According to an act passed the 7th ult. by the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey, that State is constituted one District, as respects the election of Members of Congress. The five Representatives to be chosen in New-Jersey, the fourth Monday on the next month, it may be expected will all be federal.
An expedition has laid to have been fitted out of France, to make new discoveries; ordered by Buonaparte, and with the passports of the British government.—The vessel departed in September last; and it is supposed will be absent four or five years.
Married,
In this tow, Mr. Oliver Miller, to Miss Nancy White.
Died,
At North-Providence, on Sunday last Capt. Stephen Jenckes, in the 75th year of his age. He was descended from a long line of respectable ancestors, and has left a disconsolate widow and 60 descendants to the fourth generation. He was a kind husband, an indulgent parent, and an obliging neighbour. The widow, the orphan, and others in distress, were partakers of his benevolence. He was a man of sound judgment and integrity, had been a member of the General Assembly many years, a zealous patriot of 1775, and impartially presided at most of the public business of his town. During his last sickness he was exceedingly calm, and perfectly resigned to the will of God.
His remains were attended to the meeting-house on Tuesday, where a pertinent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Hurley, of Cambridge, after which they were decently interred.
A Cow missing.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber about ten days ago, a small Black Cow, no white about her, the end of her horns cut off, and her jaws a little one-sided. Any person who will give information where the said cow may be found to WILLIAM BURN, in Providence, or to the subscriber, shall be well rewarded for their trouble.
CHRISTOPHER HAWKINS. November 26.
CONSIGNMENT.
A FEW Pipes of high fourth proof Brandy of an excellent flavour, and a few casks of first quality fresh Raisins, warranted in good order, for sale on liberal terms and credit, by
ELISHA DYER.
November 26.
Musical Instruments
AND MOROCCO POCKET-BOOKS.
Just received, and for sale, by
DAVID VINTON,
At the Corner Store, No. 75, Market-Square, IN addition to his usual extensive assortment of FANCY-GOODS, he has opened a large and beautiful variety of Ladies and Gentlemen's MOROCCO POCKET-BOOKS, of almost every size and quality, per dozen or single, of different prices, from 25 cents up to ten dollars each. The Ladies Pocket-Books and Thread Cases, with high finished Instruments, and silver and enamelled Clasps, are richly bound with silver rims.
Likewise, Just Opened,
144 Good toned VIOLINS, and genuine Roman Violin and Bass-Viol Strings, of a superior quality; Bass-Viola, Clarionette, Hautboy, German Flutes, and Fifes, plain and tip'd with ivory.
400 Different pieces NEW MUSIC, and SONGS, from the most celebrated and modern authors.
Also,
A new supply of Green and White SPECTACLES, calculated for all ages, and of various prices.
Spices of every kind, and Fresh Malaga, real Muscadel, and Bloom RAISINS, per box, excellent soft shell'd Almonds, and large Turkey Figs, Sweet Oil, per box or flask, warranted Mustard and Cayenne, India Soy, Capers, Pepper-Sauce, Anchovies, &c. &c.
POWDER and SHOT.
Ten different sizes real PATENT SHOT, per bag, or less quantity; warranted GUN-POWDER, of the first, second, third and fourth qualities, and best Oil Flints.
Two New CHAISE for sale, very low, on a long and approved credit. November 26.
William Blodget, jun.
Store No. 79, Cheapside.
Has this day received and opening for sale, an extensive additional supply, to his recently largely replenished Stock, completing a very general assortment of Fashionable, Staple and Fancy GOODS, viz.
PLAIN, sprigged, and fancy wrought, book, and jaconet Muslin, India and Scotch; linnen and cotton Handkerchiefs; white, fancy, coloured, book, jaconet Muslin, do. India and English silk Handkerchiefs, every description; blue and yellow Nankins; Durants, Tammies, Shal-lons, Rattinefs, superfine, fine and mock Moreenafs; Russells; Calimancoes, and Wild-bores, striped and plain; Muslinets, Dimity, Calicoes and London Chintzes, a very extensive variety; linnen and cotton Cambricks; Irish linnen Sheeting, an extensive choice; Hosiery, a large supply, worsted, cotton, thread, plated and silk of every quality, for ladies and gentlemen; fancy silk and cotton Shawls, a very extensive assortment; camels hair do. with and without silk and worsted fringes; Satins; Lutestring; Florentines; Sarsnets and Pelonge; fancy silk and embroidered Marseilles Vellings; plain and milled swansdown do. Hats of every description; Flannels and Baizes at all prices; Rattinefs and fashionable Coating, and habit Cloths for ladies; silk and cotton long and short, plain and laced Gloves and Mitts of all colours; long and short kid Gloves; a beautiful variety fashionable Ribbons; Russia and American made fox Muffs; Umbrellas; silk Velvets, and Bindings; fancy coloured Crapes; Suspenders; Stocks; Blankets, every size; Sergef; Forest Cloths; Plains; Kerseys; fashionable black and other coloured striped Velvets; Diapers; fancy coloured Mullins; Gown Trimming, a recent fashionable article; Gauzes; Dress Combs; Lion Skin and Fearnoughts; Shags; Elastic Cloths; Dutch, French, and English Broadcloths and Cassimeres of the most fashionable and best kinds, a very extensive supply calculated for every taste; all at very moderate prices, wholesale or retail. With the addition of very many other useful articles. November 26. (6 w.)
Take Notice.
THE creditors of Sabin Lewis, an insolvent debtor, are hereby notified to appear before the Court of Common Pleas to be holden at Providence, on the third Monday of December next, then and there to comply on their part with the requisitions of an act entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors" passed at June session, A. D. 1756, the benefit of which is extended to him.
J. FENNER, Clk.
Nov. 24.

Selected Poetry.
From the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
[Of the early loves of SHAKESPEARE, it is recorded that Anne Hathaway, a Warwickshire beauty, captivated the affections of the sanguine bard, who, she perhaps, as he strolled with his rustic mistress on the banks of the Romantic Avon, that excess of tender passion, which he afterwards delineated in his own Romeo. The following beautiful play upon the name of the interesting Anne, is from the pen of Dibden, who has described the perceptions of a pretty woman, "in numbers, such as Shakespeare's self might use."]
W OULD ye be taught, ye feather'd throng, In love's sweet notes to grace your song, To charm the heart in thrilling lay, Listen to Ann Hath a way; She hath a way to sing so clear, Phoebus might wondering stoop and hear, To melt the lad, make blithe the gay, And nature charm—Ann Hath a way, She hath a way, Ann Hath a way, To breathe delight, Ann Hath a way— When envy's breath, and rancour's tooth, Do soil and bite fair worth and truth, And merit to distress betray; To sooth the soul, Ann Hath a way— She hath a way to chase despair, To heal all grief, to cure all care— Turn foulest night to fairest day Thou know'st, fond heart, Ann Hath a way, She hath, &c. Toil not of gems, the orient list, The diamond, topaz, amethyst, The emerald, mild, the ruby gay, Talk of my gem, Ann Hath a way, She hath a way with her bright eye, Their various lustres to defy, The jewel she, and the soil they, So sweet to look Ann Hath a way, She hath, &c. But to my fancy were it given To rate her charms, I'd call them Heaven; For, though a mortal made of clay— Angels might love Ann Hath a way; She hath a way, so to controul, To rapture the imprisond soul, And love and truth so to display, That to be Heaven—Ann Hath a way, She hath a way, Ann Hath a way.
From the Port Folio of a Man of Letters.
SINGULAR CONCEALMENT.
I N the reign of Charles II. the Presbyterians in Scotland, who first recalled the faithless monarch, and placed him on the throne of that kingdom, were rewarded, after his complete restoration, by the enactment and barbarous execution of severe penal laws against them. Many of them, in consequence, fled to the mountains with their preachers.—Of this number was a Mr. David Williamson, a very famous preacher, who was very obnoxious to the government, and was hunted continually by parties of dragoons, like a hart upon the mountains. Hence came the name of hill preachers, otherwise called Cameronians, from Mr. Cameron, who was the first separatist from the Presbyterian conformists of that reign.
Master David, or Miss David, as the Scottish Clergy, were then called, being closely pursued one night, took refuge in the house of a lady of good fashion, which he had no sooner entered than the dragoons came up. The lady was in great perplexity on this trying occasion; but as the sex often possess astonishing presence of mind, she immediately resolved to put him to bed with her daughter, a young lady of great beauty. She thought that the place which would be least suspected; and could not imagine, that a man of his cloth and character, surrounded with bloody executioners, who instantly murdered their unfortunate victims, could be capable of any thing injurious to her daughter's innocence. Master David was accordingly put to bed to the young lady, booted and spurred, and clothed as he was, with the addition only of a woman's night-cap. The troopers having searched every corner of the house, at last went towards the young lady's bed chamber. The mother, with admirable spirit and address, told them her daughters were in bed, and that she hoped as they were soldiers and gentlemen, they would offer no rudeness to unprotected females. She then with an air of freedom opened the door. They went in and searched a little about the room, and then softly opening the curtains, they were satisfied, by the appearance of the head-clothes,
that their prey was not there; and so very modestly retired. But as they were to lodge in the neighbourhood, she was obliged to leave Master David in quiet possession of his concealment, for the rest of the night. Thus she saved her preacher; but she was so far mistaken in her judgment of his gifts, that she was forced, a short time after, to give her daughter to him in marriage, to save them both from public scandal and ruin.
Some years afterwards, the persecution having abated, Mr. Williamson was sent to London, as one of the Commissioners from the General Assembly of Scotland, to the King. His Majesty, who had heard the story, was curious to see this wonderful man; and accordingly, Master David and his spouse were invited to a private audience; for she thought it right not to expose her husband to temptation, and accordingly attended him on all his journeys. The merry monarch, being fully satisfied of the truth of their narration, declared very frankly that, when he was in the oak, after the battle of Worcester, the most beautiful lady of Great-Britain would have been in no danger from him; and then dismissed them very favourably.
Mr. Williamson was afterwards one of the ministers of Edinburgh, where he died in an advance age, and with a respectable character, of which the author of this article gives no other particulars.
HUMANITY WORTHY of a PRINCE.
W HEN Edward the Confessor arrived in England with a powerful army from Normandy, in order to recover the kingdom for his father Ethelred, who had been driven out of it by the Danes; as he lay encamped near their forces, those who commanded under him made light of the enemy. In the height of their confidence they assured Edward, who was at that time a young man, that they would not only obtain an easy conquest for him, but would take care that not one Dane should be left alive.
The young Prince no sooner heard this declaration, than he thus exclaimed, "God forbid! that the throne from which my father was driven, should be recovered for me who am but one man, by the death of so many thousands. It is better that I lead a life private and unspotted with blood, than purchase sovereignty at such a price." He accordingly gave orders for breaking up his camp; and returning to Normandy, remained there till a train of events seated him, without bloodshed, on the throne of his father.
In the French account of the taking of Ferrol, it is stated that one STANFORD drove sixteen BRITISH soldiers from a post they had taken behind a rock—this "our Hero's Herod"—but it will be swallowed by French and American Jacobins. [G. U. S.]
Benjamin Thurber,
Has just opened, for sale, at the Sign of the Bunch of Grapes, in Williams-Street, No. 30 a complete Assortment of WINTER and FANCY GOODS; amongst which are the following articles, viz.
SCARLETS , blue, black and London brown Broadcloths, Forest-Cloths, from the highest to the lowest prices, Kersimere, Flannels and Baizes of all colours, India and English Silks, black Satins, Modes, and Persian high and low priced Patches and Callicoes, Camel-Hair, Silk and Patch Shawls, a complete assortment of Looking-Glasses, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, India Muslins and Dimities—and other articles, too numerous to mention.—All old friends are invited to call and see for themselves, and whether they purchase or not, they will be waited on with pleasure. The above articles will be sold at the lowest advance for cash. 8 W. October 15.
R AN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Monday the 27th instant, SAMUEL BOWEN, an apprentice, about five feet six inches high, middling stout built, black hair, of an indifferent complexion—wore away mixt coloured woolen cloaths. Whoever will take up said apprentice, and return him to his master, shall have four cents reward. All persons are forbidden harbouring said apprentice, or trusting him on my account.
CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER. Rehoboth, October 28.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 11, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act to establish a General Stamp-Office,"
THAT a General Stamp-Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty, which are demandable by law:—
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, to wit:
   D. C. M.     ANY certificate of naturalization, 5   Any licence to practise, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, solicitor, attorney, advocate or proctor, in any court of the United States, 10   Provided, That a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said offices, shall, so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States, (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) 2   Any charter-party, bottomry or respondentia bond, 1   Any receipt or discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grandchildren of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars, 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of 1   Any policy of insurance, or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular State, 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation, or contract, made to or with the United States, or any State, or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any State, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty)   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 25   If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 50   And if above one thousand dollars, 75   Provided, That if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two-fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz.   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 20   If above one thousand dollars, 30   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, 20   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any note or bill of lading or writing, or receipt in nature thereof for goods or merchandise to be exported;   If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 4   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 10   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any notes issued by the banks now established, or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 6   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 50   On all notes above one hundred dollars, and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 2   Any protest or other notarial act, 25   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) 50   Any certificate of a share in any insurance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank;   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   If above one hundred dollars, 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.  
THAT the power of the Supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February, 1801.
THAT, If any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the Supervisors of the Revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February, 1801, bring or tender such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped, in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
AND for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared, that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury, at WASHINGTON, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, SECRETARY of the TREASURY.