The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1800-07-23 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, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 82. ]
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
THE CONSTITUTION, OR DEED OF SETTLEMENT,
OF THE PROVIDENCE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, For Insuring Houses and other Buildings from loss by Fire, in the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
A MONGST the dangers and calamities to which mankind are exposed, there is scarcely any more distressing than that of the sudden destruction of property by the ravages of Fire. How often hath it been seen that in one unfortunate night, the fruits of many years industry, nay, the labour of ages, have been swept away, leaving those, who but a few hours before enjoyed a state of affluence, deprived of their whole substance!
It is therefore of the greatest importance to the happiness and security of private families, that their property may be insured against fire.
We the subscribers, anticipating the evils that may accrue to us and our successors by fire, and the advantages that may arise to us upon having our property secured upon the only just principles of insurance, have voluntarily entered into an association by the name of the Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company. In this it is contemplated to raise funds, from among ourselves, which shall be distributed among those members whose houses or other buildings may be injured or destroyed by fire, whether the same should happen by accident, lightning, or by any other means, excepting that of design in the insured, or by the invasion of an enemy. In order to carry the foregoing plan into immediate execution, it is hereby agreed, that the regulations hereto subjoined in the following articles or deed, be the constitution of said company.
Now know all men by these presents, That we the subscribers hereunto, as well for our own mutual security, as for the common security and advantage of our neighbours and fellow-citizens, and with a view to promote the insurance of houses and other buildings from loss by fire, upon the most equal terms, and without any views of private or separate gain or interest, have of our own motion unanimously resolved, and by these presents do covenant, promise, and agree, for ourselves severally and respectively, and for our several and respective heirs, executors, and administrators, each to and with the others to form, erect, settle and become, immediately after the execution of these presents, an office, society, or association, by the name and style of the Providence Mutual Insurance Company, for the purpose of insuring houses, and other buildings from loss by fire; and to be and continue contributors unto, and equal sharers in the losses, as well as gains and advantages, arising, accruing and happening in and by the same, upon the terms and according to the articles and agreements, and subject to the provisos and conditions, herein after mentioned.
Fifth. That all and every person and persons now subscribing to these presents, by him, her, or themselves, or by his, her, or their attorney or agent, and each and every one who shall hereafter in like manner subscribe hereunto, or shall at any time hereafter insure in or with this society, or be allowed so to do, and also their respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, being allowed to continue as persons insuring in this society, as herein after is mentioned and provided, shall be deemed and taken as members thereof to all intents and purposes, and shall be concluded and bound by the covenants and agreements herein contained; and shall have and bear his, her, or their proportional part and share of all the advantages,, as well as of all the charges and losses, arising in and by the same, for and during the respective terms specified in his, her, or their respective policies.
Secondly. That the direction and management of this society, and all the affairs thereof, from time to time, shall be entrusted with and committed to fifteen of the members thereof, who shall be stuyed the "Directors of the Providence Mutual Insurance Company," and shall possess and exercise the powers herein after mentioned, in the manner herein after appointed and provided. And that John Mumford, Nathan Waterman, Joseph Jenckes, William Jones, John Carlile, John F. Sheldon, Isaac Pitman, Paris Jenckes Tillinghast, Samuel Thurber, jun. Jeremiah Brown Howell, John Whipple, Samuel Butler, jun. John Pitman, Henry Smith, and Philip Martin , be the first directors thereof, to continue in office until the first Tuesday in next. That on the said first Tuesday in next, directors shall be chosen by ballot at a general meeting of the subscribers in said Providence, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and two in the afternoon, at such place as the directors shall appoint: that one third part of the directors so elected shall by an annual rotation go out of office by lot, and others shall in each year be elected in the stead of such directors going out of office.
Thirdly. That the said directors so to be chosen and appointed, as herein before mentioned, shall not have, and they are hereby expressly
debarred from having, receiving or taking, for, upon account, or in respect of their being directors, in any manner whatever, any stipend, salary, gratuity or allowance; any benefit, profit, or advantage whatsoever, other than in common with all other the members of this society, in proportion to their respective insurances as herein after mentioned; and that no person or persons serving this society in the way of his trade or occupation, or being a debtor to the same, shall be chosen or qualified to serve as a director of the said company.
 Fourthly. That the said directors so to be chosen as aforesaid, and all future directors of the said company, shall be and are hereby empowered, from time to time, as need shall be, to take a house or room for an office, in Providence, at such rent or rents, for such term or terms, and under such covenants, as they shall judge meet; and also to appoint one or more clerks, or book-keepers, surveyors, messengers, or servants, and their respective fees and salaries, as occasion shall or may require, and as they shall think fit; and to take such securities from them, as they shall think proper and sufficient for the due discharge of their respective trusts, offices and places, if any security shall be judged requisite; and they the said directors shall and may also, from time to time, direct and order the making and giving out policies; and from time to time apply, dispose of, place out, take in, secure and improve the stock of this society, and the interest, profit, and produce thereof, for answering the contingent charges of this society, and satisfying all such losses and damages as shall or may happen in or to the same; and shall or may also purchase and provide books for accounts, and all other things needful and requisite for the office of the society, and for the affairs thereof, and the carrying on the same: Provided always , That the said directors shall not place out, or dispose of the said stock, or the interest, profits and produce thereof, except upon good real security, or in the purchase of Bank-Stock, or United States Stock; unless it be in rebuilding or repairing damages by fire, in the manner hereinafter mentioned, and defraying the necessary charges and expences of the society: And provided also , That titles and conveyances of such real estates be first approved by counsel learned in the law, and that due search shall be made in the proper offices to find if there are any judgments or mortgages that bind or affect the said real estates: And provided also , that no more than _____ dollars, or half the value of the mortgaged premises, shall be lent on one security. And the said directors shall and may, and are hereby empowered to suspend, displace or remove, all or any of the officers or servants above mentioned, as they shall see cause, and from time to time supply and fill up any vacancy which shall happen on the death or removal of them or any of them. And the said directors are hereby empowered to do, perform and execute all other acts, matters and things, needful, incident or relating to the premises, or any of them, which they will judge fit and reasonable, and which shall be according to the tenor and true meaning of the rules, orders and agreements, in and by these presents declared. 
Fifthly. That the said directors so to be chosen as aforesaid, shall meet at the office of this society in Providence, on the second _____ in each and every month, at the hour of _____ in the afternoon: And if any of the said directors shall remove from town, should die, or refuse or neglect to act in their said office, for and during the space of six calendar months successively, then, and in every such case, another director shall and may be chosen by ballot, in the place of each director so removing, dying, refusing or neglecting to act as aforesaid, by a majority of the directors of this society, or such of them as shall be present at the next monthly meeting of the society, after such vacancy shall so happen, to be held in the manner herein before directed and appointed; which person so appointed and chosen shall be a director until the next general election.
Sixthly. That there shall be a general meeting of the members of this society, on the first Tuesday in every year, or oftener, if any three of the directors, or any number of members insured to the value of ten thousand dollars or upwards, shall require the same, at such place within the town of Providence as the directors shall appoint; of which general meetings, and the place of holding them, notice shall be given by the directors, or their chief clerk, at least seven days before the times of such meetings, in some one or more of the public newspapers printed in the state, and otherwise as the directors may think fit; at every of which general meetings all the members of the society may be present, and at or after the expiration of one hour from the time appointed for the said meeting, a chairman shall be chosen out of the members present, by a plurality of voices; and after the choice of a chairman, the said meeting shall continue for the space of one hour at least: And if any chairman of the said general meeting shall refuse or neglect to act, or to put or offer to the consideration and determination of the said general meeting any question or matter which shall then and there be proposed, seconded, and insisted on, then the general meeting shall, and they
are hereby empowered to choose another Chairman in the room of him so neglecting or refusing as aforesaid ; and all and every the said general meetings may and are hereby declared to have full power to consider, treat of and determine, of and concerning all or any matters and things relating to this society, and the support, preservation and good order thereof ; and to alter and amend the present articles, and make any additional rules or articles, for the better and more orderly and successful or satisfactory management of the affairs of this society ; and at all such meetings, the determination of a majority of the members present shall be conclusive and binding on the whole society : Provided always , That at least _____ members of this
Seventhly. That shall be the present treasurer of this society ; and that the directors shall have power, from time to time, to appoint a treasurer, to continue in office during the pleasure of the directors for the time being ;— which present, and all future treasurers, shall have the custody of the cash, securities, and purchase-deeds belonging to this society ; and shall from time to time pay, dispose, and deliver the same, according to the orders of the directors ; and shall keep regular and fair books of account of all cash, securities, deeds, writings, and other effects, by him received, or committed to his custody ; and of all cash, securities, deeds, writings, and other effects, by him paid and delivered. And such treasurer shall, before he enters upon his office, give such security for the due and faithful discharge of his trust, and for accounting for and delivering up to his successor in the said office all such monies, securities, deeds and effects, as shall have come to his hands or custody, belonging to the society, and which shall not have been paid or delivered by the order of the said directors, as the directors of this society shall appoint and require ; which security the directors for the time being are hereby required to see given before any treasurer shall enter upon his office, or before he shall receive the cash or effects of the said society : And if through the default or neglect of the directors, security is not given by the treasurer as aforesaid, the directors shall be accountable for him, and make good to the society all damages that may happen for want thereof, until security be given as aforesaid : Provided , That this shall not be construed to make the directors answerable for the sureties, in case such sureties, being reputed solvent and sufficient at the time they become sureties, should afterwards prove insolvent or insufficient.
Eighthly. That the directors of this society shall and may, from time to time, at their monthly meetings aforesaid, choose and nominate three trustees, or agents, out of their own number, to continue in their said office during the pleasure of the directors ; and that the said trustees, or any two of them, shall execute policies of assurance in their own names ; and that all mortgages, and other securities for money, belonging to this society, or for the faithful execution of any office, shall also be taken in the names of the directors of the Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
Ninthly. That the said directors and trustees of this society shall always stand and be indemnified and saved harmless by this society, in and for their giving out and signing policies, and all other their lawful acts, deeds and transactions, done, performed and executed in pursuance of, and by virtue of these presents; and shall not be chargeable for the defaults, neglects, or misconduct of each other; and the stock, securities and effects of this society shall in the first place be appropriated and applied, and the same are hereby declared to be appropriated, to exonerate and discharge, indemnify and save harmless, them, and every of them; of and from all such cost, charges, damages and expences, which shall or may happen or arise, or which they or any of them shall reasonably expend, or be put unto or sustain, in, for or concerning the aforesaid trust, or any of them, or the execution or performance thereof.
Tenthly. That the orders of the directors, or of the said trustees, or any two of the latter, on the treasurer, shall be by him complied with, and shall be good vouchers to indemnify him for the payment and delivery of the cash and effects of this society; and that all the members of this society shall be bound and concluded by the lawful acts of the directors and trustees, which they are respectively by these presents enabled to perform.
Eleventhly. That the said trustees shall report all their proceedings and doings, by virtue of these presents, to the directors, at their several monthly meetings herein before mentioned; and that the same, together with the proceedings and doings of the directors, shall be entered in a book of minutes to be kept for that purpose; and any of the directors may enter in the said book his dissent from, or disapprobation of, the said proceedings, assigning his reasons for the same in the said book.
Twelfthly. That the insurance of this Company shall be limited to the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, still vesting a power in the Company to extend their limits.
Thirteenthly. That the insurances to be made by this society shall be for seven years in each policy, and shall expire at six o'clock in the evening of the last day of the said seven years, to be computed from and after the day on which such policy is dated.
Fourteenthly. That there shall be insured in one policy but one house, except where two or more small houses stand contiguous to each other, which do not together exceed the value of dollars, and except where a stable, coach-house or store stand contiguous on the same lot of ground with the dwelling-house—and in those cases, each building is to be distinctly valued.
Fifteenthly. That the sum to be insured upon any one house or building shall be determined by the directors; but shall not exceed four-fifths of the value of said house or other building.
Sixteenthly. That every person who may become a member of this society, by insuring his, her, or their buildings, shall, before he receives his, her or their policy, pay into the treasury a premium of _____ per cent. for each year, on every hundred dollars his, her or their policy may contain, and shall also deposit his, her or their notes, with _____ good indorsers, payable to the trustees for the time being in seven years, with interest—said note to be four double the sum of the premium; the interest to be paid annually; and at the expiration of the seven years, the note or notes to be given up, unless within said term the losses sustained by fire should render it necessary to appropriate the whole sum to sufferers.
Seventeenthly. That every person insuring in this society shall pay for each policy and for the entry of every transfer the sum of
Eighteenthly. That all persons applying to the office of this society for insurance, shall, before the surveying of his, her or their house or houses, or other buildings, pay _____ dollars per policy earnest money, towards the charges of such insurance ; which earnest money shall be taken in part of the charges of the insurance, in case the same shall be agreed to be made, and the policy or policies thereof to be taken out within _____ months then next after : And in case the said policy or policies shall not (through the default or neglect of the person or persons so applying) be taken out within that time, then for the better keeping up and determining the accounts of this society, the said policies shall, from time to time, be cancelled by the trustees, and the said earnest money shall remain and be forfeit for the benefit of the society. But in case the directors for the time being shall agree not to make the insurance so applied for, then the earnest money paid as aforesaid shall be returned : And as to such old policies as shall be directed to be renewed, and shall not be taken out within three months next following, the same policies shall also, in such case, be in like manner cancelled, and the charge of the policy and survey shall be deducted out of the deposit money of every such old insurer.
Nineteenthly. That every person insuring in this society shall have one or more policy or policies for the same, under the hands of the trustees, or any two of them at least; all which insurances shall be deemed good and valid, from the time that the charges of insuring and the deposit money shall be paid; and the person or persons insuring shall have duly signed, sealed and delivered this present deed of settlement; and that all and every such policies, at their respective expirations, and the returning or accounting for the deposit money, shall be delivered up to this society to be cancelled.
Twentieth. That all and every person and persons, insuring in this society, shall stand to and be obliged to pay his, her and their proportion of all losses and charges happening and accruing in and to this society, and for that purpose shall sign and execute these presents: Provided always , that such proportion to be paid by each person toward such costs and charges, shall be estimated and determined by the sum insured to him or her: And further provided , That no person or persons shall be bound or obliged to pay above the sum of _____ for every hundred dollars insured to him, her or them, by this society, for his, her or their proportion and contribution toward the loss which shall be occasioned by any single fire that shall happen; a single fire being understood to be a fire beginning in one house, and damaging or destroying one or more houses: And if it should ever happen that the stock of the company, together with such contributions as aforesaid, shall not be sufficient to pay the loss occasioned by a single fire, then, and in such case, the several sufferers insured by this society shall receive, towards making good their respective losses, a first and proportionable dividend of the said whole stock and contributions, according to the sums to them respectively insured by this society.
Twenty-fifth. That in case any member of this society shall assign or transfer his, her, or their policy or policies, such assignment or transfer shall be brought to the office of this society, and entered in the same within thirty days next after such assignment or transfer; and on default thereof, the benefit of insurance shall be lost.

Provided nevertheless, That such assignment or transfer may be admitted to be entered after the expiration of the said thirty days, if the directors shall allow of the same, and not otherwise; and in that case the benefit of the insurance shall not be lost.
Twenty-second. That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings built of brick or stone, with party walls carried twelve inches or upwards above the roof, and covered with tile, slate or copper, or other safe materials, the premium shall be upon every hundred dollars; and the deposit upon every hundred dollars insured: That for and upon all houses and other buildings that are built of brick or stone, and covered with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, but without such party walls as above described, the premium shall be
for every hundred dollars insured: That for and upon all houses and buildings built of brick or stone up to the roof, but partly covered with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, and partly with shingles, the premium shall be
upon every hundred dollars, and the deposit for every hundred dollars insured: That for and upon all houses and other buildings, the outside walls of which are built of brick or stone up to the roof, and which are covered wholly with shingles, the premium shall be
for every hundred dollars, and the deposit for every hundred dollars insured: That for and upon all framed houses and other buildings, with brick or stone fronts, and the other sides filled in with brick, the premium shall be
for every hundred dollars, and the deposit for every hundred dollars insured: That for and upon all framed buildings filled in with brick, the premium shall be for every hundred dollars, and the deposit for every hundred dollars insured: And that for and upon wooden buildings, the premium shall be for every hundred dollars, and the deposit for every hundred dollars insured. Which several premiums and deposits shall be for the whole term of the respective insurances.  Twenty-third. That no sugar-house, brew-house, bake-house, distill-house, cooper's or joiner's shop, or other house or shop wherein any of the hazardous trades or businesses following are carried on, viz. chymists, ship chandlers, stable keepers, malt driers, oil or colourmen: or which are used as stores for the following hazardous goods, to wit. hemp, flax, tallow, pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, gunpowder, shingles, hay, straw, fodder of all kinds, and corn unthreshed, shall be insured in this society, but on such terms only as shall or may be specially agreed upon by the directors; and no policy shall extend or be construed to extend to any of the houses, buildings or risks mentioned in this article, unless the same is expressly mentioned in the policy, and a proportional premium and deposit paid; nor shall any policy extend or be construed to extend to any losses that may arise or happen by means of any invasion, or any insurrection of the citizens of this state, or any other of the United States, nor to any house or building in which more than twenty-eight pounds of gunpowder shall have been, at or immediately before the time that the same house or building was burnt. And although it has been thought proper to set down a general rule for other risks than those particularly hazardous ones before enumerated, yet, if any house or building shall, from situation or other circumstances, appear to the directors exposed to greater hazard than houses or other buildings insured in general, falling under the same class or description, the directors for the time being shall have, and they are hereby declared to have, a discretionary power, either to require a larger premium and deposit for insuring the same, than is herein before mentioned for buildings of the same class or description; or wholly to refuse insuring the same, as they shall judge fit and advisable.
Twenty-fourth. That if any alteration should be made in any houses or buildings, by the act of the proprietors of them, after they are insured in the office of this society, whereby they may be exposed to greater risks or hazard than they were in at the time they were insured, then, and in every such case, the insurances made upon such houses or buildings shall be void and discharged, unless an additional premium and deposit shall, after such alteration, be settled and paid by agreement with the directors.
Twenty-fifth. That whenever the property of any person or persons in any house or building insured in this society shall cease and determine, it shall and may be lawful for the person or persons insured, their heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, to settle and make up their accounts with the society, and to receive what deposit money is due to them from the office of this society.
Twenty-sixth. That there shall be no benefit or advantage of survivorship in this society; but upon the death of any member of the same, his, her or their share or interest in the stock of the society shall be and remain to the heirs, executors, administrators or assigns of the persons insured.
Twenty-seventh. That a public table shall be kept at the office of this society, of all fees, salaries and rewards allowed by this society; and every member may peruse and take notes of the same, and inspect and examine all the books and papers of the society, at all reasonable hours when their office is open.
Twenty-eighth. That if any insurance upon any house or building shall be and subsist in this society, and in any other office, or from and by any other person or persons, at the same time, the insurance made in and by this society shall be deemed and become void, unless such double insurance subsist with the privity and consent of the directors, signified by indorsement on the back of the policy, executed by the trustees of this society.
Twenty-ninth. That all and every of the members of this society, who shall sustain any loss or damage by fire, shall give notice thereof immediately, and before any repairs are made, to the directors or to the clerk of this society, at their
office, to the end that the directors, their officers or agents, may view, enquire and examine into the same; and any losses or damages not claimed in three months after a fire, shall not be allowed or paid without the consent of a general meeting of the society.
Thirtieth. That the directors for the time being shall, with all convenient expedition, after any loss sustained, settle a rate of contribution, and set up the same in their public office, and publish the same in one or more of the public newspapers printed in the town of Providence, and in such other manner as they shall think fit: And any member who shall think himself aggrieved thereby, may, within fourteen days after such publication, offer his, her or their exceptions to the same, with the reasons thereof, to the directors: And in case the same shall not be agreed between the directors, and the member or members who shall so except, then the same shall stand referred to the next general meeting for their determination, which shall be final; yet nevertheless it is hereby declared and agreed, that in the mean time, where such rate or rates shall exceed the premium and deposit money, all and every the members of the society shall be obliged to pay into the hands of the treasurer his, her or their proportionable parts and shares, not to exceed for any single fire, upon every hundred dollars insured to him, her or them, by this society, within days next after such publication of the same as aforesaid: And in default of such payment, he, she and they, and every of them, making such default, shall forfeit double the said rates; and neglecting to pay the said forfeitures sixty days more, shall and may, by the directors for the time being, be excluded and debarred; and shall lose all benefit and advantage of his, her and their insurance and insurances respectively, and all right to the stock of this society; and shall, notwithstanding, be liable to the payment of the rates, pursuant to his, her or their covenants and engagements, contained in these presents.
Thirty-first. That if the loss by any single fire shall require a contribution of for every hundred dollars insured more than the premium and deposit monies herein before mentioned, any member paying the same contribution, and giving up his deposit, may surrender his policy or policies, and be discharged from the society, and any further observation of these presents: That the premiums paid to the society shall be applied in the first place towards the payment of all losses and expenses of the society, before any part of the deposit money herein before mentioned is applied for that purpose; and upon the expiration of any policy, there shall be no return of premiums to any person or persons; but the same premiums shall be forfeited and remain in the funds of this society, as a part of the stock thereof.
Thirty-second. That the directors shall settle and pay all losses at the end of ninety days from the time that the same shall have been duly notified as aforesaid, unless they shall judge it proper, within that time, to rebuild the house or houses destroyed, or repair the damages sustained, which they are at liberty, and are hereby declared to be empowered to do, in convenient time: Provided, That they do not lay out and expend in such buildings or repairs more than the sum insured upon the house or houses, and the buildings insured or demolished; but no allowance is to be made for gilding, history or landscape painting, stucco or carving, nor are the same to be replaced, if destroyed by fire.
Thirty-third. That the person employed by the directors to view and estimate such losses and damages as shall or may be sustained by fire, and claimed from the society, shall be obliged and bound to rebuild and repair the house or houses, or other buildings injured or demolished by fire, for the amount of his estimate, if the person or persons, sustaining such loss, shall refuse to accept the amount of such estimate as a full compensation from this society.
Thirty-fourth. That all elections for directors shall be under the inspection of members of the society, not in the direction, to be nominated and appointed by the directors for the time being; and the said inspectors shall, under their hands, or the hands of the major part of them, report the names of the persons duly elected directors to the said proprietors, at the meeting at which such election shall be held.
Thirty-fifth. That the directors shall have power to reward, out of the company's stock, such as distinguish themselves by extraordinary activity, enterprize or services, in extinguishing fires, provided no one reward shall exceed dollars; and that directors shall be a quorum sufficient for the transaction of all business, and that all questions shall be decided by a majority of the directors, if a quorum of them shall be so met as aforesaid.
IN WITNESS whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals, this day of in the year of our Lord 1800, and in the twenty-fourth year of American independence.
Notice.
THE underwritten request such persons in this State, and its vicinity, as may be disposed to become members of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company , soon to be organized in this town, to call at the office of Mr. Jos. LAWRENCE, Insurance Broker, and add their names to the catalogue already engaged, so as to assist in completing the Constitution (a sketch of which is published in the Providence journal of the 23d of July instant) and establish an Institution which promises so much security and advantage to the town and country.
  JOHN PITMAN.  Directors.   JOHN F. SHELTON.  SAMUEL THURBER, jun.  JOHN CARLILE.  WILLIAM JONES.  JOSEPH JENCKES.  ISAAC PITMAN.  PARIS JENCKES TILLINGHAST.  JOHN MUMFORD.  HENRY SMITH.  JEREMIAH BROWN HOWELL.  NATHAN WATERMAN. 
July 23.
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The War in Italy.
GERMAN ACCOUNTS.
VIENNA, May 10.
DISPATCHES from Gen. Melas, dated Sestri di Ponenti, April 25, state, that since his last report, nothing material has occurred in the blockades of Genoa, Savona and Gavi. F. M. Lieut. Elnitz has not been troubled since his affair of St. Giacomo.
Gen. Melas, informed that Gen. Berthier, with a large reinforcement, was advancing from Dijon for Genoa, by Geneva, &c. has marched to join General Kain, near Mount Cenis, leaving 26,000 men before Genoa.
The loss of the Austrians to the 15th of April, has been 16 officers, 644 privates, killed—77 officers and 2386 privates, wounded.
The whole Imperial cavalry, amounting to 20,000 men, has arrived in Piedmont.
MILAN, May 1.
SUMMONS to General MASSENA.
"GENERAL, "Fortune has not crowned your bravery, which entitles you to my esteem, and to that of the whole world. With but a small number of men, you were forced to give way to my exertions, and you did it with honour. But I think it is time to listen to the voice of humanity. Gen. Suchet has yesterday been defeated at St. Giacomo, and you have no longer any hopes to resist my forces. You will be accountable for the blood that shall be spilt hereafter, and you will complete the miseries of a people who have already suffered so much.
"The city is exposed to the greatest calamities—it is menaced by pillage and all the horrors of war, if the country people should enter it with fury in their hearts, without a capitulation having previously been concluded. I cannot entirely answer for my victorious troops. Listen to the voice of humanity, and sacrifice the glory of having defended yourself to the last drop of blood, to the true glory and to the admiration which no one will deny you. I offer you the most honourable capitulation which a warrior of your character merits, to prove to you the esteem and the most perfect respect with which I am," &c.
To which Gen. Massena returned the following answer:
"Head-Quarters, at Genoa, April 21.
"General, I have received the letter which you have done me the honour to write to me, and by which you offer me an honourable capitulation. General, I am not yet reduced to that situation. I have still a sufficiency of troops to enable me to defend myself, although Gen. Suchet may have been beaten, which I have good reason to believe is not the case.
MASSENA."
The 25th of April Gen. Suchet made an attempt to dislodge Gen. Elnitz, and open the communication between Savona and Genoa; but the French were repulsed; and Gen. Melas has sent him a further reinforcement.
On the 21st, the Austrian officers were released on parole. On the 22d advice was received of the French having recaptured St. Jacques and Ferrol. On the 23d the Austrians attacked St. Pierre d'Arena, but were repulsed with the loss of many prisoners.
ARMY OF ITALY.
Detail of operations from the 20th of April to the 26th, inclusive.
The General in Chief on the 20th published two proclamations, one to organize the Italian patriots who fled to Genoa, the other to invite the citizens to bring their provisions of biscuit, in order to send it to the garrisons of the forts the most distant from the city.
On the 21st, Baron d'Aspre and the Austrian officers were released on parole.
On the 22d, a vessel arrived from Alassio with the news that the French had re-taken the important post of St. James, and the fort of Ferrol, whither the enemy had retired.
On the 23d, at day-break, the Austrians advanced to St. Pierre d'Arena. Not finding a very great resistance, they approached the gate of La Lanterna, to get possession of it; but the draw bridges were soon raised, and the battery fired. At the same time a corps of French troops descending the mountain, took the enemy in the rear, and made many prisoners.
The War in Germany.
FRENCH ACCOUNTS.
Head-Quarters, Right Wing, Memminger, May 2.
"This morning Lecourbe entered Memminger. Kray evacuated it in the night, after having in vain contended during the preceding evening against a division of our wing of the army. We took 1500 prisoners, including the Red Cloaks, whom Lecourbe took in the forest above Artrach.
AMSTERDAM, May 14.
The Batavian Republic will soon have a new fleet completely equipped, consisting of eighteen ships of the line, two of them of 80 guns, and a great many frigates and other vessels. This naval force will be formed into two divisions, the principal of which will be commanded by Admiral de Winter.
PARIS, May 19.
Lecourbe is marching for Ulm. May 21. It is said that a part of the right wing of the army of the Rhine is on its march for Lindau. The English flotilla in the Lake of Constance has been defeated and Bouchorn taken.
May 26.
Letter from the Chief Consul to the Minister of the Interior.
"Martigni, 28 Floreal, May 18, at night. "I am at the foot of the Grand Alps, in the midst of the Valais. The Great St. Bernard offered many obstacles, which have been surmounted. The third of the artillery is in Italy; the army is descending by forced marches; Berthier is in Piedmont; in three days all will be over."
This letter arrived last night;—it occasions a presumption that at this hour Piedmont is in our power.
LONDON, May 27.
Yesterday a resolution passed Parliament, granting to his Majesty 566,688 L. for defraying the charge of twelve thousand men to be furnished by the Elector of Bavaria, to April, 1801.
May 29.
If we may credit a letter from the Banks of the Danube, dated the 18th, the hostile armies were then in Ulm—Moreau at Kiechenberg, one league from Ulm, and Kray near Pfuel, half a league from the same city. Gen. Sztarray, however, had been able to effect his junction with the latter, in spite of the obstacles thrown in his way by Gen. St. Suzanne. The circumstances of the Austrians may therefore be considered as somewhat improved; and besides, they are now in such a situation that they may probably be able to avoid an action till they receive the reinforcements which are to join them.
Buonaparte, of date the 18th, writes to the Minister of the Interior, that in three days all would be over in Piedmont. We may therefore soon expect important news from that quarter. Gen. Melas, thus formidable threatened, must assemble all his forces; and if he has not already taken Genoa, he will probably be induced to abandon the enterprize, for his forces do not admit of being divided into two divisions, sufficient both to cope with the army of Buonaparte, and to withstand the combined efforts of Massena and Suchet. To this theatre of war, therefore, every eye is directed. The events which it is about to exhibit involve the fortune of the campaign and of the war.
The Moniteur states, that the Austrians are preparing to quit the Grisons, and to retire into Tyrol. Should this prove true, the French, as the same paper asserts, must soon be masters of all the passes leading to the Tyrol and Italy.
It is said that the corps of Conde is to embark at Leghorn for the Milanese, and that England is to send 20,000 troops under Gen. Abercrombie. If this intelligence, which comes from Franckfort, be correct, it explains satisfactorily the destination of the troops lately sent to the Mediterranean.
These Journals throw some light on the mysterious affair of an action having taken place between Kleber and the Grand Vizier. As far as our materials enable us to form an opinion, the following appears to be the fact: Our Commander in the Mediterranean, until he should receive instructions from our government, refused free passage to any ships from Alexandria; in the interim the Grand Vizier expected the French to evacuate Cairo, &c. and to act as if the passports and guarantee from the allies of the Porte had been already procured. Kleber, however, thought otherwise, and before the concurrence of our cabinet could arrive, matters had proceeded so far as to occasion the misunderstanding which brought on a renewal of hostilities.
May 30.
On Monday the Union Bill was read a second time in the Irish House of Commons. On the question for its committal,
Mr. Grattan arose, and after some objections to the structure of the bill, consisting more of logic than argument, went largely into the detail, concluding by a prophecy, that should an Union take place, a rebellion will at some distant period be the consequence.
Lord Castlereagh, in reply, glanced at Mr. Grattan's prophecy in a spirited and animated manner; and said, that whatever effect such prophecy may have, or with whatever intention uttered, it had no effect on him; and the energies of government would put down one rebellion after another. This produced on the part of Mr. G. some observations of an acrimonious and personal nature, which drew from Lord C. the remark, that such incivility as had proceeded from the Hon. Gentleman should never be answered by him in that House, but out of it.
Mr. Plunket spoke to the motion, after which the House divided; ayes 118, noes 73. Lord C. then moved the committal on Friday; and Mr. Grattan moved an amendment, that it be committed on the 1st of August; this amendment was on another division negatived; ayes 87, noes 124. A debate next arose on the original motion for the bill being committed on Friday, which was carried without a division, and the House then adjourned.
In consequence of the very great inconvenience lately experienced by the West-India merchants and planters, owing to the capture of so many West-India packets, the Admiralty have consented to send an armed cutter with the mails of the 4th of June for Jamaica and the Leeward Islands, which is to sail from Falmouth on the 7th or 8th of that month; and in the following week a packet is ordered by the Postmaster-General to sail with another mail for the same places, to take duplicates, &c. and to afford as much accommodation to the public, as the nature of the case will admit.
May 31.
It was reported at Hamburg on the evening of the 24th, that a battle was fought between Augsburgh and Ulm, on the 16th or 17th of May. This report we conceive to have been founded on a letter from Heilbronn, of the 16th inst. which states, that a violent cannonade has been heard during the whole of that day in the neighbourhood of Ulm.
June 2.
Our Plymouth letter of this day states the

rival of the Havick sloop of war, captain Bartholomew, who had fallen in with a frigate, from which he learnt that the combined fleets were under sail on Tuesday last, and that thirteen sail of them were completely out of the harbour of Brest, and the remainder getting out as fast as possible. As the Channel fleet passed Plymouth on Tuesday, and the squadron in Cawland-bay were ordered out immediately, there was every reason to hope that our force would come up with them; and we believe no one entertains any doubt as to the result of such a meeting.
Downing-street, May 31. A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was this morning received from Thomas Jackson, Esq., his Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary at Turin, by the Right Hon. Lord Grenville, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
Turin, May 18. It is with infinite satisfaction that I can inform your Lordship of the entire evacuation of the Riviere of Genoa, and the county of Nice, by the French troops under Suchet, the remains of which have passed the Var; and Nice, with its two castles, was yesterday occupied by the imperial troops under the orders of Gen. Kneevich.
Gen. Kaim, the commander in chief here, has this moment sent intelligence to the government of this joyful event.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) T. JACKSON.
From Col. CLINTON, to Lord GRENVILLE. Head-Quarters, Memminger, May 10.
My Lord, "I have the honour to inform your Lordship, that the army marched in the course of the night of the 6th, to Langen Enslingen; the enemy sent only a detachment to observe the movement of the Austrians on the left of the Danube, and marched with the main body of his army in a direction which gave Gen. Kray an apprehension for his communication with Lieut. Gen. Prince Reuss in the Voralberg—to preserve which, he hastened by a forced march, recrossing the Danube at Riedlingen, to Biberach, which place he reached in the afternoon of the 8th. The army took a position behind the Ris. The enemy, however, still had the advantage, and already occupied Waldsee. On the 9th, the Austrian advanced posts in front of the Ris were vigorously attacked, and driven in. Gen. Kray, wishing to avoid engaging in a general affair, fell back at night to Ochsenhausen. Every report of the enemy stated that he was still marching by his right. This morning the army crossed the Iller in two columns, at Illerdissen; and near this place the troops had scarcely reached when the enemy began a fresh attack on the left; at the same time a report was received that a strong column was on its march to Kempton. Every thing announced on the part of the enemy the intention of an attack. Gen. Kray therefore had determined to proceed to Ulm, where he will be joined by the corps of Gen. Sunai, consisting of ten battalions and a large proportion of cavalry, besides the second division of the Bavarians. The affair of this day, in which the Bavarians distinguished themselves much to the satisfaction of Gen. Kray, terminated in one of advanced posts.
Mr. WICKHAM to Lord GRENVILLE. Donauwerth, May 13.
My Lord, I have the satisfaction to inform your Lordship, that Gen. Kray having been attacked on the 14th inst. on his march from Memminger to Ulm, had repulsed the enemy, and driven him beyond Memminger, where, in consequence of this success, he left a considerable corps under Gen. Merfeld, who is charged to keep open the communication with Prince Reuss, in the Voralberg.
The main army retired to Ulm, where it has effected its junction with the second division of the Bavarian subsidiary army, and with Gen. Szarazy.
June 4. In the Journal de Paris it is stated, that a cannonade was heard at Augsburg on the 20th, one day later than our information from that place by the mail, and that it was supposed to proceed from the bombardment of Ulm. Others impute to Moreau a design of previously attacking Augsburg.
The papers of the 30th ult. give us a detailed account of the operations of the army of reserve, which Buonaparte had mentioned in a few lines. The head-quarters of the Chief Consul were on the 24th at Aosta. Gen. Lannes had on the 23rd made himself master of the town and citadel of Ivrea, and the Imperialists had retreated towards Turin.
Respecting Massena, we have an article signed by the minister of war, remarkable for the manner in which it communicates the official intelligence which the minister states himself to have received—"The Chief of the general staff of the army of Italy writes from Nice on the 10th of May." At that period we know from the London Gazette Extraordinary, published on Sunday last, that he could, had he thought proper, have communicated some very important intelligence respecting himself. From the same authority we are enabled to form an opinion of the credit due to his intelligence of the operations of Massena, who, he says, made a sortie on the night of the 3d, in which he completely defeated the enemy, and took 1800 prisoners, and another sortie on the following night, in which he took 3000 prisoners. Garnot adds, that he had been informed that Genoa was victualled until the 14th inst. The Austrians are stated, in a letter from the Antibes of the 15th ult. to have evacuated Nice.
The Hamburg mail due this morning, arrived just as this paper was about to be put to press. It brings accounts of the advantages obtained by the Austrians over the republicans in Italy,
which the London Gazette extraordinary of Sunday last stated.
A letter from Roveredo states, that the capitulation with Massena was already so far advanced, that the imperialists were expected to enter Genoa on the 15th ult.
From Ulm we learn, that the imperial army in that quarter was informed, in general orders, of the Austrians' having entered Nice on the 11th, and that Genoa had begun to capitulate on the 13th.
From Stuttgart, under date of the 23d, and from Gunzburg, under that of the 21st, we learn that the French, after unsuccessful fighting, had entirely withdrawn from the Blauch. They had retreated a considerable way towards Riberrach and Memminger; and the Austrians were again at Ehingen.
PLYMOUTH, May 24. Sailed to join the channel fleet, the Mars, of 74 guns, Rear-Admiral Berkeley; Atlas, of 98 guns, Capt. Jones; and the Ajax, of 80 guns, Capt. Cochrane.
The channel fleet, from Torbay, passed the Sound this morning to the westward, bound on a cruise off Brest.
Disconnected Minutes.
An insurrection has taken place in Corsica, where the French have been beaten in a battle, with one General wounded, and another taken prisoner.
Gen. Abercrombie has sailed for Gibraltar. Corsica, it is said, is the object of the expedition.
GREAT-BRITAIN and RUSSIA.
There is evidently a disagreement between the Courts of Petersburg and St. James. The Count Woranzo has left London; it is said he withdraws to the continent for the benefit of his health. The Minister is greatly afflicted by the late unaccountable measures of the Emperor; and if his influence could have prevented them they would not have occurred.
It is reported, that a treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, has been concluded between the Courts of Russia and Prussia—the object of which is to procure, by an armed mediation, peace for the continent of Europe.
The Paris papers speak of the probability of an alliance between the Russian Monarchy and the French Republic!
May 20.
It has been reported, that Gen. Kleber, understanding that his treaty would not be ratified, had fallen on the Turkish army, killed ten thousand, and put the rest to flight.
May 21.
A Council of State sat at Vienna, the 1st inst. at which the Emperor in person assisted. It sat longer than usual; and the state of the funds indicates that peace is expected.
Domestic Articles.
PHILADELPHIA, July 15. DARING ATTEMPT ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE, By a Jacobin.
On the night of the 10th inst. a most daring attempt was made on the Secretary of State's Office, in the city of Washington, at present kept in the large building intended for the Treasury Department. The villain entered, it is supposed, by one of the windows, broke open the desks, and stole about one hundred and fifty dollars, which belonged to some of the gentlemen in the office. His object appears to have been money, as none of the public documents are missing. No traces have yet been discovered of the perpetrator.
NEW-YORK, July 19.
Yesterday morning the U. S. frigate President, Commodore Truxton, hauled out into the stream from the upper ship-yard. We understand that she has almost completed her complement of men, and will sail on a cruise in a few days.
Captain Goodrich, from Teneriffe, informs, that on the 30th of May, a French 20 gun brig arrived there in 20 days from Brest, called the Volney; the Capt. of which informed the Governor, that he had positive orders not to capture or molest any American vessels; and further, that he had met three American vessels on his passage from Brest, and supplied them with provisions. On the same day arrived there the French privateer ship La Mouche, of 16 guns, Capt. Placard, with an English Guineaman, her prize, taken after an engagement of 4 hours.
The committee appointed by Congress to draught and report a system of government for the district of Columbia, are now in session in the city of Washington.
The above committee, we believe, consists of Messrs. Lee and Evans, of Virginia, and Mr. Craik, of Maryland.
The United States frigate Adams arrived at this port yesterday from a cruise, last from Guadalupe; where we understand she took under her convoy a large fleet of American merchant vessels.
A gentleman from Guadalupe informs that in six days there were forty-two American vessels captured and brought in there.
BOSTON, July 19.
ANNIVERSARY COMMENCEMENT.
On Wednesday the Anniversary Commencement was held at the University in Cambridge. The exercises were honoured with the presence of the President of the United States, and their Excellencies Governors Strong and Trumbull, (of Connecticut) who were escorted from this town by the Norfolk troop of horse, commanded by Capt. Davis.—After the usual introductory business was transacted, the President, Professors and government, with the distinguished visitors, moved in procession, escorted by the candidates for the Bachelor degree, to the meeting-house. The exercises were preceded by a
sergent prayer by the President of the University.
[The degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on 48 young gentlemen, and the degree of Master of Arts on 35.]
July 22.
Verbal intelligence by the ship Factor, arrived at New-York from London, contradicts the article respecting the capture of Genoa by the Austrians. Paragraphs in the London papers, collateral with those which gave news of the capture, expressed doubts as to its truth.
A Mr. Rogers, arrived at New-York from St. Sebastians, has brought dispatches from our envoys as late as April 25. They are the first received from them since their departure from Spain.
REALLY PLEASING.
By an arrival on Saturday from Halifax, we have the gratifying information of the release of the ship Juno, captain Dingley, and schooner Vandyck, captain Crutt of Boston; and brig Hannah, captain White, of Salem. It does not appear that any trial took place on these vessels. A letter from Capt. Crutt, dated the 11th inst. states that his schooner was released without trial, through the exertions and influence of Mr. Matthew Bridge, to whom he very gratefully and properly acknowledges his obligations.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23.
By Capt. Hudson, lately arrived at Newport from the Havannah, from whence he sailed under convoy of the U. S. frigate General Greene, we are informed, that while on the passage from New-Orleans to the Havannah, with an American brig under convoy, the General Greene fell in with a British 74 gun ship, which fired a shot at the brig to bring her too for examination. As neither the brig nor the General Greene paid any attention to this, but kept on their course, a boat was dispatched from the 74 to board the brig. The General Greene upon this fired a shot at the boat, which immediately brought her along side; in consequence of which the 74 bore down and spoke the frigate, demanding the reason why her boat was fired upon;—to which Capt. Perry replied, that it was to prevent her boarding the brig, which was under his protection. The Captain of the man of war then observed, it was very surprising that a British seventy-four gun ship could not examine a merchant brig! Capt. Perry replied, if she had been a first rate ship she should not do it to the dishonour of his flag. He then, in polite terms, asked Capt. Perry if he would consent to the brig's being examined;—Capt. Perry assented, but observed that it would be useless, as he knew her cargo to be no ways liable to seizure.
The General Greene arrived yesterday at Newport, all well.
From the Salem Register, of Monday.
On Friday evening arrived here the brig Essex, Joseph Orne, master, from Barcelona, via Gibraltar, 32 days from the latter place.—Accounts were received at Barcelona the day before Capt. Orne sailed, May 23, that on the 17th or 18th of May, Gen. Massena made a successful sally from Genoa, and killed and took a great number of Austrians. The report was generally believed to be true at Barcelona. There was not the least probability of Genoa's falling, as great reinforcements were marching to its relief. The city was constantly supplied with grain and provisions by flat-bottomed boats from Barcelona, which from their construction could sail in shore, and of course out of the reach of the guns of the blockading ships.
Extract of a letter from the American Consul at Gibraltar, dated May 7.
"Yesterday arrived, in four 40 gun ships, two regiments from England, for this garrison; and two of those here embark to-morrow for the Mediterranean. Five others from England passed here last night; but their destination is not known. It is expected every moment that more troops from England will pass by this port into the Mediterranean; on some secret expedition. The whole, they say, will compose 20,000 men."
"The French line of battle ship Guillaume Tell was captured by the English coming out of Malta. The plague rages with violence at Tangier, Tetuan, &c. Minorca is the port of rendezvous for the above mentioned British armament. They have a large number of heavy battering cannon on board."
The following melancholy circumstance occurred at the close of the funeral ceremonies in honour of General Washington, at Fort-Adams, on Missippi, the 21st of April last.
"Sergeant M'Leod, distinguished for his integrity and soldierly qualities, who had made arms his profession from the cradle, and had served in the ranks under Gen. Washington, was on the sick list, and unable to mingle in the honours and respects of the day; offered to the memory of his chief. When the battalion, in return, approached the grand parade, it broke into quick time, with the accusatory air of "So went the merry man home to his grave!"—at this instant a shot was heard in one of the huts, and it was soon known that poor M'Leod was no more!—In the prime of life, found of mind, in a state of convalescence, and beloved by all ranks, this meritorious veteran fell a victim to a momentary impulse of sensibility, which prostrated the powers of reason.—Poor M'Leod! the sensible and the humane will drop a tear to thy memory!"
Capt. Waterman, of the ship Brothers, arrived at New-York from Lisbon, informs, that on the first of June, off the Rock of Gibraltar, he saw a fleet of ships of war, which he supposed to be English—he counted 34 sail.
The frigate Congress was ready for sea at Norfolk the 12th instant.
At Port-Tobacco (Maryland) Mrs. Anne Regeron, the amiable consort of Capt. Thomas Regeron, and daughter of the late Mr. Richard Olney, of this town.
At Wickford, Mr. Stephen Congdon, in the 27th year of his age.
At St. Bartholomew, Mr. John J. Sheldon, of this town, aged 27 years.
In Winchester county (state of New-York) Mr. Jacob Lang, Printer, in the 26th year of his age, brother to the publisher of the New-York Gazette.
In England, the celebrated Mallet du Pan, Editor of the Mercure Britannique.
NEW FLOUR.
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July 23.
Just arrived from Lisbon, AND FOR SALE BY Benjamin & Edward Aborn, At their Store near the Long Wharf, 100 Boxes of fresh LEMONS, and a cargo of clean white Lisbon SALT.
They have likewise for Sale,
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Benjamin Thurber
Has removed to his new Store, next house south of Darius Sessions, Esq.'s, at the old sign of the Bunch of Grapes; where he has for sale, a fresh assortment of fashionable new Goods, cheap for cash.
AMONG THEM ARE, A VARIETY of fancy Patches, Chintzes and Calicoes, such as must suit those who will call and see them; En-glish and India Satins, Lutrings, Silks for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Bengals, Crapes, Tambour'd Mullins, Lappets, Mullinets, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrellas, Window-Blinds, a large assortment of black and white Laces, Mullin Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls, Dunstable Hats and Straw Trimmings, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, House Paper, Bohemian Tea by the dozen, French and Spanish Flote Indigo, warranted good; Durants, Moreens, Russells, London Pewter, Looking-Glasses, China and Delft Ware, with other articles too numerous to mention, at a small advance for cash.
All are invited to come and see for themselves, as the articles are too numerous to be mentioned in an advertisement. July 23. (8w.)
For Sale, (Now on the Stocks) A VESSEL of the following dimensions, viz.—56 feet keel, 21 feet beam, 10 1/2 do. hold, and can be delivered in the month of September next. Said vessel is built of the best materials, and the workmanship is equal to that of any vessel whatever. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to GEORGE ROBINSON, at Pawtucket, North Providence.
Who has for Sale,
All kinds of SHIP TIMBER and SHIP PLANK, which will be delivered at the shortest notice. July 23.
To be Let,
And entered upon immediately, THREE CHAMBERS, making a convenient tenement for a small family; situated on the plain near India-Point. For terms, enquire of BETSY WINMAN, or the subscriber. STEPHEN THURBER. July 23.
Rhode-Island District.
BY virtue of a warrant from the Hon. BENJAMIN BOORE, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Rhode-Island; there will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, on Friday the first day of August next, at twelve o'clock at noon, the now Fair Elizabeth, as she now lies at Capt. Charles D'Wolf's Wharf, in Bristol; said now having been decreed forfeit, at a special District Court, held at Bristol, within said District, for having been employed in transporting slaves from the coast of Africa to the West-Indies, contrary to law. July 16. W. PECK, Marshal.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of Dr. NICHOLAS COOKE, late of Warwick, deceased, are requested to exhibit their claims within six months; and all those indebted to said estate, are likewise requested to make immediate payment. ELIZABETH COOKE, Administratrix. July 16.

The Jeffersoniad—No. IV.
"Piety is made manifest by our actions."
MR. RUSSELL. I HAVE already shown that Mr. Jefferson is a decided advocate for abolishing all distinctions between even at feasts and sincere christians, in matters of civil policy; and there may not be wanting in this country some deluded men, who, carried away by the fascinating folly of modern philosophy, and the cant terms of natural rights, and rights of conscience, may esteem Mr. Jefferson's positions, sound doctrine. Without deeming it necessary to controvert this extraordinary principle, I shall only observe, that the wise men of Massachusetts, who framed their constitution of government, entertained opinions widely different from these. In that excellent compact, which the good people of this State, after 15 years experiment, were willing to submit to, without one amendment, forever; it is declared to be "the DUTY of all men publicly, and at stated times, to worship the Supreme Being." It is also declared that public order and happiness depend upon "piety and religion," which cannot be diffused but by "the institution of the public worship of God"—and the said constitution further provides, that the Governor, Senators, and Representatives of this Commonwealth, shall make oath, that "they believe the christian religion, and have a firm persuasion of its truth."—Here then we find Mr. Jefferson at issue with the statesmen who framed, and the people who almost unanimously adopted this constitution. And will you, my fellow-citizens, virtuous descendants of pious and renowned ancestors, desert the opinions of your venerable forefathers, and the institutions of your wise men, for the sceptical philosophy of this famous historian of Mammoth, biographer of Logan, calumniator of Cresap, and correspondent of Mazzei?—Mr. Jefferson is not only opposed to religious test, but he is equally hostile to laws against blasphemy.—In page 264 of his celebrated Notes, he recites a statute of Virginia passed in 1705, which very nearly corresponds with the Massachusetts Law against blasphemy, and which Mr. Jefferson loudly condemns, and in the jargon of modern ethics denominates "Religious Slavery." If the Philosopher of the South has any Religion whatever, it most certainly hangs very loosely about him, for in the same celebrated work, page 268, he says, that in two States, whose liberality is unbounded, "Religion is well supported;—of various kinds indeed, but all GOOD enough," "all sufficient to preserve peace and order." "They do not hang more malefactors than we do."—Here then we see the extent of Mr. Jefferson's piety;—if a man can but escape the gallows, though he may lie, cheat and steal, or commit treason, like Fries, he is sufficiently pious, good enough to preserve peace and order. These are not the only "precious confessions" which his book has brought to light—the philosopher, aware, as he himself avows, that "in the young and tender minds of children, impressions are most easily made," and that the "memory is then most susceptible and tenacious," proposes a plan for the education of youth; and in order, I presume, to improve "their piety," by preventing early and improper prepossessions, recommends, in place "of putting the Bible and Testament into the hands of children, to store their memories with Grecian, Roman and American History." In other words, this pious man would discard Revelation and its early and dangerous impressions, to make way for the sublime and refined doctrines of pagan writers. He thinks it more important that they should understand the biography of Logan, or the history of an American Savage, than to be familiar with the life of the holy Author of our Religion. From such philosophy and from such rulers, may the Supreme Being, whom we worship, defend us.
The powerful effects which the artful suggestions of one man of talents may produce in society, are really incalculable. It is highly probable, that Voltaire alone destroyed the faith and demolished the religion of a whole nation; for although he found many able coadjutors in the abominable work, yet his spirit and his malice against christianity, were the main springs which put them in motion. What effects have been produced by Mr. Jefferson's pious labours may be inferred from this circumstance. About five years after he had written his Articles upon Religious Tests, the State of Virginia adopted precisely his ideas, and by a statute passed in 1786, have enacted "That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or minister whatsoever; but all men shall be free to maintain their opinions in matters of Religion, and that the same shall not diminish or affect their civil capacities." So that conformably to Mr. Jefferson's wishes a professed atheist may be Governor in the State of Virginia, and in his public addresses may openly ridicule the Christian Religion, or deny the existence of God, without punishment or impeachment. The effects of these liberal and enlarged views, this liberation from "Religious Tyranny," have been exemplified in the correspondent freedom of manners which have prevailed in Virginia. If cock-fighting, horse-racing, gaming, debauchery, and profanity, are in the opinion of Mr. Jefferson proofs of increased liberality, it is possible that his fellow-citizens may have been successful proficients.—I know nothing of the manners of Virginia, but by common reputation; but any man, who has read the eloquent, fervent and pious address of Bishop Madison, will be convinced that true Religion, and a respect for its institutions, have not thrived under the auspices of these modern philosophers. The best test of a man's principles are his ACTIONS, and by these, and these alone, let Mr. Jefferson be judged.—His avowed admiration and approbation of the French revolution, during all its most horrid excesses and impieties,—His recommendation of the author of the "Age of Reason," that professed advocate of infidelity—His well known support of the Godwinian system of political justice—and above all, his personal contempt for the public institutions of the Christian Religion, having (as has been asserted often and never denied) boasted that he has not entered a place of Religious Worship these fourteen years;—these are commentaries on the principles, which cannot be misunderstood, and need not be misrepresented. They are living witnesses, whose veracity cannot be questioned, and who will not prevaricate. Is this man, then, worthy of being the President of the United States? I shall examine this further in my next.
tion and approbation of the French revolution, during all its most horrid excesses and impieties,—His recommendation of the author of the "Age of Reason," that professed advocate of infidelity—His well known support of the Godwinian system of political justice—and above all, his personal contempt for the public institutions of the Christian Religion, having (as has been asserted often and never denied) boasted that he has not entered a place of Religious Worship these fourteen years;—these are commentaries on the principles, which cannot be misunderstood, and need not be misrepresented. They are living witnesses, whose veracity cannot be questioned, and who will not prevaricate. Is this man, then, worthy of being the President of the United States? I shall examine this further in my next.
For SALE, by Brown and Ives, 40 Hogheads of Carolina Tobacco, of a very good quality 23 Barrels of Meis, and 22 Barrels of Prime Pork 6 Chests of Bohea Tea 25 Tons of St. Petersburg clean Hemp 800 Pieces of Russia Duck and sheetings 25 Boxes of Spermaceti Candles 3 Pipes 4th Proof French Brandy 20 Tons of Java Sugar 40,000 lb. of Java Coffee July 16.
THEODORE FOSTER, and THEODORE ADELPHIDOS FOSTER, HIS NEPHEW, INFORM their friends and the public that they have opened an OFFICE, in Westminster-Street, on the west side of the river, in Providence, opposite the Dwelling-House of the former, for transacting all kinds of business pertaining to the PROFESSION OF THE LAW, where every species of legal Writing, used in Conveyancing, and in Commerce, are executed with neatness, accuracy, fidelity and dispatch, in the appropriate forms of Law, on reasonable terms, and warranted to answer the purposes intended by the parties.
Persons wishing to buy or to sell Houses and Lands, in any part of the State, or its vicinity, by leaving a notice thereof at their office, may have their business transacted, as at the LAND OFFICES, or marts of real Property, in the Southern States, where sellers and purchasers apply, and reciprocally give and receive information, mutually beneficial, with the least trouble and with little expense.
There are many persons in the Northern States entitled to MILITARY BOUNTY LAND, not yet located. They are informed, that by applying at the above mentioned office, they may see a Plat of the country appropriated for satisfying their claims; and on giving the necessary powers may have their lands located in the best and most expeditious manner, pursuant to the last act of Congress respecting this business. The time limited for bringing in claims is the 1st day of January next, and as those who first locate have their choice of the country, the earlier applications are made the more beneficial will it be for the proprietors.
All kinds of STAMPED PAPER may be had at their office, where constant attendance is given. THEODORE FOSTER, THEODORE ADELPHIDOS FOSTER. July 16.
To be Sold or Let, And immediate Possession given, THE convenient and pleasantly situated MANSION HOUSE and LOT, lately tenanted by Jonathan Russell, Esq. and near Capt. James Aborn's, Westminster-Street; with a large and well-finished Building, calculated for a store, stable, and chaise-house—together with other convenient out-buildings, an excellent garden, water-works, &c. The Lot measures 130 feet back, and 45 front. For terms, apply to THOMAS JONES, WILLIAM JONES, or the subscriber, in this town. JOHN P. JONES. July 16.
More Robbers! Land Robbers! Post-Office Robbers!
ON the 5th day of June last a letter was put into the Post-Office at Baltimore, by OLIVER FULLER, directed to ANNER CHASE, at Salem, enclosing two bills of fifty dollars each, which has not been received. One of the bills was of the bank of the United States, Philadelphia, No. 3137, dated Dec. 2, 1799, private signature G; the other of the Branch Bank at Baltimore, No. 3338, dated May 1, 1800, private signature C.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD is hereby offered for information by which the property may be recovered. The public are requested to observe bills which are passing, and endeavour to detect the villains, as it is high time that a check was given to the frequent robberies that take place in the post-office department. ABNER CHASE. Salem, July 8.
LOST, ON Monday the 7th inst. between Poppa-squash and Naut Points, a FISH CAR, containing about 30 Tetogg, and 130 Lobsters.—Any person who may have found said Car, and will leave it with Mr. Stephen Thurber, in Providence, or Mr. Edward Perry, in Newport, shall be handsomely rewarded for his trouble. July 9.
BY AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, by an act of Congress passed on the seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow, on behalf of the United States, from the bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding three millions five hundred thousand dollars, so, however, that no contract or engagement be made, which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed, at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. AND WHEREAS it is declared by said act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage, beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest; and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed according to the terms which may be fixed pursuant to the authority aforesaid. AND WHEREAS by the said act the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, or any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said act. AND WHEREAS the President of the United States did, by an act or commission under his hand, dated the seventeenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred, authorize and empower the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow, on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole three millions five hundred thousand dollars, and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the act of Congress above recited.
NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the act of Congress and the authority of the President of the United States above mentioned, doth hereby, on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit:
1st. There shall be created a funded capital stock, to an amount hereafter to be designated by the said Secretary, but not exceeding three millions five hundred thousand dollars, which capital stock shall be divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, payable quarter yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the loan-office where the said stock may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year eighteen hundred and eight.
2d. After the last day of December, in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capital stock, either at the Treasury of the United States, or at the loan-offices where the same may stand credited.
3d. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand, or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and loan-offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States.
4th. A sufficient sum of the surplus duties on imports and tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law—together with the faith of the United States, are hereby pledged for the fulfilment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury of the United States, at Philadelphia, this second day of June, one thousand eight hundred, and of the independence the twenty-fourth. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
BANK of the UNITED STATES, June 21, 1800.
PROPOSALS will be received until the last day of July next, inclusive, at the Bank of the United States, and the Offices of Discount and Deposit at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, Norfolk and Charleston, for the purchase of one million and five hundred thousand dollars of Stock, directed by the Secretary of the Treasury to be issued in pursuance of the above mentioned contract. The proposals most advantageous to the United States will be accepted, but no Stock will be issued at less than five per centum advance, or one hundred and five dollars in money for one hundred dollars in Stock. In case the sums specified in similar proposals shall exceed the amount of Stock offered for sale at the places above mentioned, they will be accepted, subject to a proportional deduction. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
To be Let,
AND ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY, ONE half of a new two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated at the north-westerly part of the town, on Olney's Lane, so called. Enquire of RICHARD and THOMAS JACKSON, or JEREMIAH OLNEY. June 11. (2m.)
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY THOMAS JONES,
Windward-Island Rum, Brandy, and New-England Rum Sherry Wine Lisbon ditto Malaga ditto Shot of all sizes Powder by the cask Pipes, per box, from 10 to 18 inches long Glass per ditto, 6 by 8, and 7 by 9 Pepper, Pimento, and Poland Starch, per quan. French Anniseed Cordials of the first quality in baskets Sweet Oil in bottles and flasks Snuff of the best kinds, per quantity Canary-Seed, fresh and good, for birds Raisins per cask, and Box Raisins Soft shell'd fresh Almonds Preserved Peaches, Pears, &c. in bottles Figs, Capers, and Olives Brown Stout and Porter, first quality English Mustard by the bottle and pound Best Cayenne Pepper, per bottle and pound Claret in bottles, &c. &c. Also, Roll Brimstone, Lump ditto Copperas and Allum, per cwt. June 25.
Thomas S. Webb
HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper-Hanging Manufactory, in Broad Street, opposite Dr. Dyer's (west side of the river) a large assortment of PAPER-HANGINGS.
CONSISTING of upwards of four thousand rolls, suitable for covering rooms, chambers, entries and halls; with festoon, patch, chintz and common borders, from one to ten inches in breadth, by wholesale and retail. A handsome deduction made to those who purchase to sell again. Also, a general assortment of Books and Stationary, Music and Instruments.
C. and B. Clarionets, Hautboys, Flutes, Violins, Fifes, Books of instruction for the Clarionet, Hautboy, Violin, Flute, Forte Piano, &c. and several hundred different songs in sheet music. March 5. (6m.)
BY APPOINTMENT.
For Sale,
At the POST-OFFICE in this Town, DR. LEE's patent New-London Biliious PILLS, celebrated throughout the United States and the West-Indies, in the cure and prevention of intermittent, remitting, bilious, inflammatory and yellow fever—Jaundice, bilious cholic, indigestion, dropsy, gout, rheumatism, pleurisy, chlorosis, worms, dysentery, bilious vomitings, convulsion and epileptic fits, asthma, coughs and colds accompanied with costiveness, foul stomach, scurvy, sore throat, hypochondria, and hysterical affections, &c. &c. &c. &c. Certificates of their efficacy may be seen by applying to the vender, who has the exclusive privilege of vending in this town, and will be regularly supplied with the genuine pills from the patentee. April 2. (3m.)
HAPPY CONTRADICTION.
OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES. An extraordinary event at the opening of the extraordinary year 1800, Being the beginning of the latter end of a century.
AT a tavern last night an old fashion-ed health was drank—"May we never see an old friend with a new face."—Q, who sat in a corner, slyly observed, that it was all FUDGES; that he could satisfy the company they would be all glad to see their friends with new faces. Some grumbled, others laughed, but all seemed curious to learn the particulars; he began thus: "Have you never used HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS?"
Yes, said one—No, said another; the experienced applauded the explanation, and those who had been in the habit of mowing their muzzles with handknives, felt the brushes on their chins bristle with eagerness to render their old fashion-ed faces new to their friends—to satisfy their curiosity Q went on thus,
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS, which disappoint the most sanguine by their smooth and agreeable execution, are sold by appointment, at 75 cents, 1 dollar and 25 cents, and 2 dollars each, with the addition of a composition that will keep it in order for ages, at 50 cents.
BUT MARK THE IMPROVEMENT. To men who travel, where there are no professional face-scrapers—to seamen of every grade—to the whiskered soldier in his hutted tent—how comfortable.
The new invented and improved Box, containing, in the compass of little more than an ordinary comb-case, A polished Razor—Comb—Brush—Lather Box, and Mirror—with a box for the surprising composition, all in a Morocco case, most conveniently calculated to fit the pocket without incumbrance.
The whole of this new portable and useful apparatus sold at No. 65, South Third-Street (opposite the United States Bank) Philadelphia; and in Providence, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, at No. 3, Market-street. At only three Dollars. And by the agents usually appointed to dispose of the invaluable and agreeable STROP. Feb. 19. (t. f.)