Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-01-12 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
NICOLAS GEFFROY, HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of unmounted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces...
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT...
Tin Plate Worker. GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson...
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business...
NEW HOTEL. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf...
New & Cheap Hat Store. S. SHUMWAY, & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the Public that they have this day opened and offer for Sale, at the Store lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Howland...
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. COGNAC Brandy, 4th proof, Holland Geneva, Verdigris ground and Yellow Oker.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware...
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. REMARKS ON THE Amendment TO THE CONSTITUTION, PROPOSED BY CONGRESS TO THE SEVERAL STATES.
Respectfully addressed to the State Legislatures. THE imputation of arrogance will not, it is hoped, be incurred, by submitting to the public, at this time, that view of this interesting subject which its merits entitle it to receive.
In making this examination, three enquiries present themselves, in the solution of which every thing may be said connected with the subject. First. Ought the Constitution of the United States, in any respect, to be altered?—If it should, in any respect, be altered.
The first experiments were imperfect, compared with those which have, in later years, been made; and it may be confidently said that every subsequent system, adopted either for portions of, or for the whole of the American nation, have developed great and radical improvements.
If then it be demonstrable that the constitution may, nay must hereafter undergo considerable alteration, we are brought to the second inquiry. Are the evils of the present provisions respecting the election of President and Vice-President such as require constitutional remedy?
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John & Henry Cahoon, At their Store on Banister's Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Sugar; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hogshead; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Dips Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosjes; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.
MEIN & ROGERS HAVE FOR SALE, NEW Orleans West-India Sugar, 1500 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, 1000 wt. Jamaica Rum, 1000 wt. Gunpowder, 1000 wt. assorted Liverpool Ware, 1000 wt. Brandy, 1000 wt. Green, 1000 wt. Superior Flour, 1000 wt. Baking Soda, 1000 wt. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware.

nations, and that the harmony of the country with foreign powers will or may exclusively depend upon the manner in which this vast power is exercised, without the least reference to the constitutional co-operation of Senatorial or Congressional powers. This manner may be such as to produce an instantaneous state of war with a foreign nation; and such as to leave no discretion to the nominally co-operating branches of the government to exercise their constitutional discretion. Involved in war before their advice can be taken, no other agency will remain to them but the supply of means for its vigorous prosecution. There is a further view of this subject deeply important and illustrative of the extreme caution with which the supreme executive power should be constituted. The legislative departments of the government act, in every step of a progress almost necessarily deliberate, under the influence of public opinion; their proceedings are in the face of the world; they will therefore be taken with circumspection. On the contrary the executive power gropes its way in darkness, unaided or unrestrained by public opinion. Hence whatever may be the danger of error or misconduct in the legislative organs of the government, that danger is infinitely increased in the performance of executive duties. This view must convince every mind that the evils of an ill-constituted executive may be extreme; that they may not only disturb the harmony, but destroy the essence of a system of government, and that it thence becomes a duty of indispensable obligation, if there be a defect in the organization of the executive power, to apply an early remedy to it.
That the evils of the present provisions respecting the election of President and Vice-President, are such as require constitutional remedy, will appear from the following considerations:
Public opinion constitutes a strong proof of their existence by the clear and repeated demand it has made for the adoption of the designating principle. I assume it as a fact that public opinion is in favor of adopting that principle. Can I err in this inference from these undoubted facts? Many years since, a representative from New-Hampshire, a State uniformly federal, offered a similar amendment. Not long after a representative from South-Carolina (a State at that time federal) eminent for his distinguished lead in the House, also proposed a like proposition. Eight States have unequivocally expressed their sentiments in its favor.
Of the opinions of the rest, with the exception of one or two States, from their uniform concurrence in republican measures with the other republican States, or from the votes of their representatives in Congress, in both branches, on that question, there is the strongest indication of their attachment to it. Public opinion can be connected but in two ways; either from the public prints and personal intercourse, or through the regularly constituted authorities. Taking either of these as the criterion in this case, and we shall find that an unequivocal manifestation of popular favor attends the adoption of the designating principle. There is not a republican print in the Union that has not portrayed in glowing language the evils liable to ensue from the want of this principle; and there is not a solitary individual on the republican side, in the United States, that has raised his voice against an amendment, having this for its object. Some few have been in favor of associating other amendments with this; but it is not known that any republican member, either of the state legislatures, or of Congress, has expressed hostility to the designating principle. Referring to the constituted authorities, we find the principle recommended by eight legislatures; we find many of these recommendations made under circumstances totally exempt from party view or feeling; we find in the last Congress two thirds of the members of one branch, and two thirds of the other, wanting one, in favor of it; and we find in the present Congress, an election of representatives having intervened, two thirds of the representatives, and more than two thirds of the Senators, after a long discussion, solemnly proposing it to the respective State Legislatures. Is not this view plain and unembarrassed? Does it not irrefragably appear that the voice of the people, the voice of the States, and the voice of Congress has been unequivocally expressed? Some States, it is true, have not instructed their Senators, or recommended it to their Representatives, to vote for the amendment. Why? Because it was as clear to them as the noonday sun that without such instruction or representation, they would give it their decided support. They well knew that the designating principle had become identified with republicanism; and that a zealous friend of the one would unavoidably approve the other.
It will not, however, be denied that even in this country, enlightened as the people are, public opinion may err, and that of consequence, it is possible that in the present instance it may have erred. Putting therefore, under this view of the subject, public opinion aside, let us examine the subject on its own intrinsic merits. On these its friends may, with confidence rely.
The existing provision of the constitution is that two persons shall be indiscriminately voted for by the respective electors for President and Vice-President.
This provision is at variance with every other provision on the same subject to be found in the constitution of these States, or in the constitutions, laws, or usages of any other State on earth. The experience therefore of all mankind is against it. Amidst the numerous experiments tried by free States, this extraordinary feature is not to be found. So far then as the wisdom of preceding generations, or that of the present times extends, it goes, with the undivided weight of human authority, to shew that this principle has nothing but novelty to recommend it.
It is, moreover, as to any contemplated benefits arising from it, as visionary as it is new. It rests entirely on the assumed principle that the electors will vote for two men, equally qualified
for the station of President, that is for two men of equal talents and popularity. For both these qualifications, viz. talent and popularity, are essential ingredients in the character of an individual duly qualified to discharge the great duties of the Presidency. Such an equality of talents and general estimation can never exist between two men. Even allowing that, in the abstract, there may be several individuals of equal talent, they will never at the same time enjoy equal weight of character. On the contrary there will unavoidably exist an unequivocal preference of the popular suffrage in favor of one over the other. Such is at present human nature, and such it ever has been and will ever continue to be. Inasmuch then as from the theory of our government the whole Executive power, with but feeble restraints, is lodged in the hands of one man, inasmuch, will the eyes of the community be directed to an individual who, by the most complete combination of virtue and talent, shall be esteemed the fittest depositary of national confidence. Such a man when elected will enjoy the general confidence. Strong in that confidence he will discharge the high duties of his office with becoming energy; and knowing the precise ground on which he stands, while he spiritedly performs every duty promotive of the general welfare, confiding in the support of the people, he will take care not to abandon this legitimate ground by acts hostile to their rights and happiness, certain in such case of losing his best support. If this be the necessary effect of the election of a magistrate by the fair expression of the sense of a majority, what will be the effect of his election by a trifling, minority? Will or can the majority have confidence in him; or will or can he have confidence in them? The thing is impossible. There may be jealousy, but cannot be confidence; there may be hostility, but there cannot be friendship. A President, thus elevated to office, unless he be more than man, must inevitably in discharging the high duties of his station be either timid or rash; either afraid of doing his duty with the spirit that can alone derive its vital principle from the support of a nation; or rash in rushing into measures without having previously ascertained the means of their successful execution.
That the principle of the equal respectability of the two candidates, on which it is assumed that the constitution is founded, is ideal, has been fully verified by experience. The popular suffrage has invariably attached itself to one man as President, and to another as Vice-President; and in designating the electors it has as invariably drawn the line of their duty, over which they have rarely passed, and never with impunity. The electors have been vested with no free moral agency. Their duty has been fixed and they have done it. Both fact and reasoning are, therefore, opposed to the existing provision, and shew it to be equally unjust in theory, and chimeraical in practice.
There are further evils, scarcely subordinate in magnitude, to which this provision, in the least degree efficient, will unavoidably give birth.
It has a tendency to make too leading men rivals, who would probably otherwise be friends; and to enlist on the side of each their respective friends, personal as well as political. By this means the community may be divided into two great parties of never dying existence. Personal collisions, so contrary to the true spirit of a republic, may degenerate into political feuds; and jealousy, aversion and hatred be carried into the breasts of those who would otherwise on principle be friends. Of this state of things the probable effect will be the rise and eventual succession to power of a third party, not constituting a majority of the nation, but superior in numbers or influence to either of the other parties. The same evil in different shapes will be perpetuated without any prospect of ultimate disappearance. Can any result be more unfavorable to a republican government, which alone existing legitimately on the will and affections of the people, must soon lose its great characteristic traits after it shall be discovered that the very nature of its organization tends to frustrate the prevalence of public opinion.
This provision may eminently tend to impair, even to annihilation, the responsibility of the chief magistrate to the nation, by making him, instead of its representative, the creature of a faction. Let it not be lost sight of that this provision of the constitution contemplates the possible, not to say probable case of a candidate brought into the Presidential chair without possessing the votes of a fair majority. In such case the candidate, if a virtuous man, will disdain to take that from chance which choice alone should entitle him to. Resisting the allurements of power insidiously offered to his grasp, as the means of corruption, he will refuse the Presidency. But not so with the unprincipled devotee of ambition or of sordid interest. He will seize the prize with avidity; and while he feels hostile to the great body of the people, who remained insensible and inexorable to his pretensions, he will concentrate his favor upon those to whom he is indebted for his elevation. The head of a faction, he may be expected to promote their narrow views, and by the seductions of office and executive favor to add to the number of his adherents or the adherents of the faction. He will consequently be either their tool, or they will be his.
Such an election, in flagrant violation and prostration of the public will, will tend most powerfully to disunite the executive from the legislative department of the government. Instead of united we shall have distracted councils. For is it to be expected that the real and virtuous representatives of the people and the States in the two branches of Congress will crouch to a man elevated by surreptitious means to the supreme executive power, cold to national sympathy and irresponsible to national sentiment?
PUBLIUS. (To be continued.)
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE. The following resolution has passed both houses of the Legislature. In General Assembly. Whereas, by a resolution of the late General Assembly, the people of this Commonwealth stand pledged to support at the expense of their lives and fortunes, such measures as the Government of the United States might pursue, to secure to the citizens, not only the free and uninterrupted navigation of the Mississippi, but also a place of deposit for their produce on its banks. And whereas, by the treaty concluded with France, not only these objects have been secured, but a great acquisition of territory obtained, advantages of which are almost incalculable.
And whereas, the President of the United States has required the Governor of this Commonwealth to have in readiness by the twentieth of December next, some thousand militia volunteers, to serve on a four months expedition to Louisiana;—
Resolved that each non commissioned officer and private, who shall actually defend the river Mississippi on the said expedition, in the said corps of volunteers, and shall serve out the time for which they shall be enlisted, unless sooner discharged, shall receive as a compensation in addition to the pay and emoluments provided by the laws of the United States, a warrant for one hundred and fifty acres of land, which may be located on any waste and unappropriated land in this Commonwealth, and a bill pursuant to the said resolution shall be brought in to appropriate the said lands and make provision accordingly.
WINTER GOODS.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co. HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low: Among which are, best superfine broadcloths; second, middling & low-priced do.; low-priced and fine ladies coatings and Orleans cloths; flannels; baizes; waistcoating; blankets; ribbed and plain velvets; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and coloured, cambric mullins; white fustian; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's-hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black fustian; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bumbazine; one box men's hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured lute-strings, of assorted handsome colours; with a variety of other Goods, too tedious to enumerate.
Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
WANTED, An active Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.—Enquire at this Office. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
Sales at Auction. ON Saturday, 14th inst. at 12 o'clock, at the wharf of Henry Sherburne, Esq. will be sold the brig Bayard, and appurtenances, burthen 148 tons.—Conditions, approved Notes at 60 days. GARDNER & DEAN, Auct. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
REAL ESTATE. ON 25th March 1804, will be sold at Public Auction (unless previously disposed of at private sale, the real estate, now in possession of Nathaniel Sweet & Co. the property of Stephen A. Wanton.—Possession given on said 25th March. For further particulars and terms of payment apply to GARDNER & DEAN, Auct. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
THE subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Edward Stanhope, late of said Newport, Baker, deceased, represented insolvent: Give Notice to all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, within six months from the date hereof, it being the time allowed by said Court for the purpose aforesaid.
WILLIAM S. N. ALLEN, GOLD S. SILLIMAN, All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers. MARY STANHOPE, } Administrators. THOMAS D. STALL, } Newport, Jan. 2. 1804. 70
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. the Court of Probate of the town of Newport, Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Nancy James, late of Newport, spinster, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give Notice to all persons having any demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective dwellings, within three months from the date hereof, being the time allowed for that purpose.
JOHN TILLINGHAST, } Commissioners. NATHANIEL SWEET, } And all persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN IRISH, Admin'r. Newport, Jan. 2. 1804. 70
WANTED, A Quantity of good Clean FLAX-SEED, For which a generous price will be given by JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co.
Bombardment of Algiers.
FLORENCE, Aug. 12. Admiral Nelson has bombarded Algiers for ten hours, without intermission: The cause & details of this affair are as follows: An Algerine fleet met an English frigate near Malta, and summoned her to bring to, but after receiving several broadsides, the frigate escaped, and gained the port of Malta. On receiving this information, two English ships of the line, and two frigates set sail without delay in pursuit of the barbarian squadron, which they overtook, and sunk seven of their vessels.
On the news of this defeat the Dey of Algiers had all the English agents thrown into irons, and their property confiscated. Admiral Nelson, when informed of this barbarous reprisal, stationed himself before Algiers, with a squadron of seven frigates. The English admiral immediately ordered his squadron to advance, and in the middle of the night commenced a brisk fire of bombs and heated balls, which spread fear and desolation through the city. The Dey sent a message to Lord Nelson, who replied he could give no answer for several hours, during which interval the bombardment continued without interruption, in such a manner as to cause the most dreadful ravages through the city. Afterwards on a second message from the Dey, with new propositions, Lord Nelson demanded that all the English agents should be set at liberty, and a complete indemnity be made for the losses they had sustained with the releasement of all the captives. He exacted besides, the sum 500,000 sequins, with a promise, that the Dey would never again make either Tuscan or Neapolitan captives.
FARM FOR SALE.
THE subscriber has for sale, a Farm (on the backside, so called) in South-Kington, situate on the post road that runs through said Town from the South Ferry to Connecticut, about a mile and an half from the Atlantic Ocean, and near the salt ponds where fish and fowl may be had with facility; it contains about one hundred and sixty acres, with a dwelling house and other buildings thereon, is well watered with a well and a number of springs that never fail, and is well proportioned for mowing, pasturing and tillage, with a good orchard, and is situated on the South of said road, with a grit mill near the same; and likewise two hundred acres of wood land, on the north side of said road, near said farm, a great part of which is well covered with young wood of a large growth; the wood land will be sold separate or together, as may best suit the purchaser. For further particulars, enquire of JONATHAN PERRY. South Kington Jan. 10th. 1804. 71
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.—Also, 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash. He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap. And One Ton best quality of clean FLAX. Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive, and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Rebecca Pettipace, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the second day of January 1804, that being the time allowed by said Court:—all those who neglect to exhibit their accounts within said time, will be legally debarred a recovery.
SAMUEL CARR, } Commissioners. WILLIAM HELME, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL STERNE, Admin'r. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
WHEREAS the Court of Probate of the town of Newport, have appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of John Gabbard, late of Newport, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said Court; or otherwise they will be precluded agreeably to law.
DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } Commissioners. JAMES CHAPPELL, } All persons indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JOHN TILLINGHAST, Admin'r. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
SHERRY WINES.
THE subscriber has just received from Boston, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, of a very good quality, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—Likewise, Boston Chocolate, warranted, No. 1 and 2. NATHAN B. MILLER. Newport, Dec. 28. 70
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of FAIRBANK and BELL, Hair-Dressers, was dissolved on the 17th inst. by mutual consent. Newport, Dec. 28. 1803. 70
For Sale at this Office, Alden's Spelling-Books, 1st, 2d, and 3d Parts.—And the Connecticut Register, For the year 1804.

PROCLAMATION.
In the name of the French Republic.
PIERRE CLEMENT LAUSSAT, Colonial Prefect and Commissioner of the French Government.
To the People of LOUISIANA.
PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA:
THE mission which has made me traverse the ocean for two thousand five hundred leagues and placed me in the midst of you, this mission, on which I have for so long a time built so many high hopes and so many wishes for your happiness, is now changed: That mission of which I am at this moment the minister and executor is less pleasing though equally flattering to me: Inasmuch as it supplies me with a consolation derived from the belief that it will be generally more advantageous to you.
In virtue of their powers and authority the Commissioners of his Catholic Majesty have surrendered to me this country, and you every where see the unfurled standard of the French republic and hear the repeated roar of her cannon, announcing to you that on this day she re-signs her dominion over those regions. People of Louisiana, this event will immediately take place; for I am on the eve of transmitting this country to the Commissioners of the United States, who are charged to take possession of it in the name of their government, their arrival I momentarily expect.
The approaches of a war, which commenced under such bloody and terrible auspices and which menaced the four quarters of the globe, induced the French government to turn its attention and its cares to these regions. Motives of prudence and humanity, uniting with a more enlarged and solid policy, motives in a word, worthy of the genius of that power which balances the great destinies of nations, have given a new direction to the beneficent intentions of France and have determined her to cede Louisiana to the United States of America.
You, thus become, people of Louisiana, the interesting pledge of a friendship between two Republics, which cannot fail of increasing, and becoming every day more secure and more strong; a pledge which will powerfully contribute to their common repose and their common prosperity.
The third article of the treaty will not escape your notice. It is there said: "The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess."
Thus you behold yourselves, people of Louisiana, suddenly invested with a right to the privileges of a free constitution and government, raised by power, cemented by treaties, and tested by a long experience.
You are about to make a part of an already numerous and powerful people, renowned for their enterprise, their industry, their patriotism, their knowledge; and who, in their rapid career, promise soon to arrive at the highest and most brilliant rank, ever reached by any nation upon the face of the globe. Its position is at the same time so fortunate, as to prevent its splendour and success from lessening its happiness.
However benevolent may be the views of the mother country, (of which you are not ignorant) the immense distance of such a colony, is a rampart which covers oppression, exaction and abuse; and the facility and certainty of concealment which it affords, often corrupts the man, who in other circumstances would have looked with detestation on injustice. From this moment you cease to be exposed to this fatal evil.
From the nature of the government of the United States, whose privileges you are immediately to enjoy, you will have even under a provisional arrangement, popular governors, subject to your censure and recall, and to whom your permanent esteem, your suffrages and affection will be always necessary.
The public interests and affairs, far from being interdicted to you, will now be your own interest and your own business, upon which your wise and impartial opinions, will be sure at length of obtaining a preponderating influence; and to which then you cannot remain indifferent without self condemnation.
The epoch will soon arrive, in which you will chuse for yourselves a form of government; which while it will be conformable to the sacred principles of the social compact of the federal union, will be adapted to your manners, to your necessities, to your climate, to your customs, soil and local circumstances.
But especially, you will soon be sensible of the precious advantages of an upright, incorruptible and impartial administration of justice, whose forms of procedure are inviolable. Where limits are carefully applied to the arbitrary application of laws, according to the natural and moral character of judges and juries, so as most effectually to insure to the citizens their safety and their property; for this is one of the singular attributes peculiar to the government under which you are to live.
Its principles, its legislation, its conduct, its vigilance in regard to the interests of agriculture and commerce, and the progress made in both, are well known to you, even from the advantages which you have yourselves, people of Louisiana, drawn from them.
There never has been nor ever can be a more happy conjunction: without a colonial monopoly, more without a monopoly on the contrary on the part of the United States, you have a right to expect a liberty of exportation without limits, and that the privilege of importation will accord with your public wants, and internal industry. From a happy concurrence, you will be able to buy cheaper and sell at high rates, and will besides, reap immense advantages from a place of deposit.
The Mississippi, the Nile of America, borders not on deserts of burning sands, but plains more fertile and extensive than any known in the new world, will at the quays of this new Alexandria, be covered with thousands of vessels from all nations. Among these vessels, I trust, people of Louisiana, you will always distinguish with complacency the French flag, and its fight will never cease to gladden your hearts. Such is our firm hope; I formally avow it in the name of my country, and its government.
Bonaparte, in stipulating by the VIIIth article of the treaty, that the French shall be admitted during 12 years to carry on commerce with your shores on the same conditions, and without paying other duties than the citizens of the United States, has wished to renew and perpetuate the ties which unite the French of Louisiana, and the Frenchmen of Europe; new strength will be given to the relations already subsisting between these inhabitants of the two continents; the more satisfactory and durable, as it will be founded upon a constant reciprocity of friendly sentiments and services. Your children will be our children, and our children will become yours. Amidst you they will improve in knowledge and in talents, while at the same time they will increase your strength, your instruments of labor and your industry, and will reap with you the gifts of unsparring nature.
I have pleased myself, people of Louisiana, with drawing at length this pleasing picture, and of opposing it to the reproaches of abandonment, and the tender regrets uttered by many among you, who are attached to the country of their ancestors. France and its government will hear of these regrets, with gratitude and affection.
But ere long, you will by your own experience, prove the justice it has shown you by this eminent and most memorable of benefits.
The French government recognizes in this event, the first example offered in modern times, of a colony voluntarily emancipating itself, after the example of those colonies of antiquity which we so greatly admire. In the present time, and in times to come, may an inhabitant of Louisiana, and a Frenchman, never meet upon any spot of the globe, without feeling as brothers. May this title, for the future, be the only one which will truly describe their eternal engagements, and liberal dependence!
At New-Orleans, the 8th Frimaire, year 12, of the French republic (Nov. 30, 1803.)
Signed, LAUSSAT, By the Colonial Prefect, Commissioner of the French government, Signed, DANGEROT, Secretary to the commission.
Of the Invasion of England.
Many persons entertain an expectation of daily hearing important advices of the invasion of England, and we are sometimes asked why we do not as on former occasions offer our speculations thereon. Heretofore we had an expectation that an invasion would have been carried into execution. At this time we do not feel disposed to believe that an invasion of England will be attempted in the present year, and of course speculations on what we do not believe, would be absurd.
The war of menaces and preparation, carried on by the French government, is the cheapest and safest , and the most certain in its effects of any it could undertake; it is the war of all others most politic for the ruler of France.
It is the cheapest because there is neither a waste of money nor of lives.
It is the cheapest because it gives all the opportunities of peace, to the interior industry and ingenuity of France.
It is the cheapest because all the public treasure expended is in the interior circulation.
It is the cheapest because it closes in and circumscribes the market for British manufactures and opens the market to those of France.
It is the cheapest because it is the fastest and
It is the fastest because there is no resistance—and there are certain gains—as the gain of industry at home—the gain of foreign manufactures—the gain which a successfully menacing power, always possesses over a fearful resisting power, in the estimation of other nations.
It is the fastest because the chances of war, the schemes of conspiracy or of treachery cannot interfere or disconcert its plans.
It is the most certain because it is the cheapest and safest .
It is the most certain because it converts a nation of manufacturers, & whose whole wealth depends upon manufactures, into soldiers.
It diminishes the resources of industry, trade, and revenue of the rival.
It disgusts and impels to emigration those who prefer the industry and proceeds of arts and manufactures, to the poverty, the oppression, and the wretchedness of military existence in a severe climate.
It is most certain because it forces its manufacturing rival to enormous & extravagant expences; to cripple its powers of resistance by a constant and progressive encrease of barrens and difficulties.
It is most certain because the procrastination of menaces must fatigue and disquiet and disgust the menaced nation, for the very reasons that it is on the side of the menacing power.
The most politic —for the efforts to preserve peace are considered in France to have been earnest and unavailing: While it is believed to have been provoked and wanton on the part of England.
The French are therefore buoyed up by the belief that it is the ancient enemy of England that provokes the war—that it is the effect of English hatred and jealousy—therefore in France it is the most politic for the ruler, as all considerations of his power are absorbed in his talents, his glory, his zeal, his interests in humbling a never ceasing enemy .
Here also the menacing war is beside being safe and cheapest , and most politic and certain—the more likely to be pursued.
We do not however, doubt that what are called diversions may be made—England may be alarmed from the Zuyder Zee , the Texel , and the Elbe , while a forlorn hope under some daring and judicious general like Humbert, may be thrown on the west, south west, or north coast of Ireland.
And these may end in no other consequences than the bloodshed and the executions consequent to the revolt of a people whom Heaven appears to have created to exhibit the greatest heroism under the greatest misery—the most ardent minds under the longest and most barbarous prostration of oppression and wrong—
But grave politicians will say, that the French too will become disgusted and fatigued with this war of menaces, that their instability and impetuosity will not bear it.
But how have the French borne the loss of Egypt—did not the march over St. Bernard and the Battle of Marengo bury all remembrance of Egyptian disasters, and even of the defeats of Serravalle?
Why may not the incorporation of the Bavarian Republic with France—of Hanover and Hamburg with Prussia, without a battle; satisfy the French?
NEWPORT,
Thursday, Jan. 12, 1804.
Cobbet & Herriot. —From the account which Cobbet gives of his rencontre with Mr. Herriot, editor of the True Briton , it appears that the latter, in commenting upon Mr. Windham's declaration in Parliament that Cobbet "deserved a statue of gold," had stated it as his opinion that "the pillory or a gibbet would be a more appropriate reward for him."—Cobbet's inflammatory composition took fire at this insult, and, accompanied by Mr. Dickinson, of Philadelphia, he waited upon Mr. Herriot at his house, and asked him if he was the author of the paragraph alluding to him?—Mr. Herriot replied he was.—Cobbet then asked Herriot, if he asserted that he was worthy of the pillory or the gibbet?—The answer was, "I do."—Here the parleying ended, and the battle commenced—the accounts of which differ, each combatant claiming the victory. The account given of the affair by Mr. Herriot, drew a challenge from Mr. Dickinson, which Mr. Herriot declined upon the ground that the challenger was no gentleman.
Mr. Herriot, in his relation of the transaction, charges Cobbet with having been "obliged to fly from America as a convicted libeller." In reply to the charge, Cobbet says, The affair to which I alluded was tried by civil action; a corrupt judge and base jury awarded to my adversary 5,000 dollars, the whole of which money together with the expences of the law-suit, was paid by British gentlemen in Canada, (the Governor of that province being one,) and in the United States of America. Nay, so flagrant was the injustice of the case, that a number of Americans agreed to raise the sum required, and made me an offer of it, through one of the Aldermen of New-York; an offer which I should have accepted, had it come previously to that made by my own countrymen."
Here then is Cobbet's own avowal that the fine incurred by his slandering the venerable character of Dr. Rush, was paid by British gentlemen, & was offered to be paid by Americans! What patriotic Americans must those have been, who would first encourage a foreign blackguard to libel the reputation of our best men, and then screen him from justice by paying the penalty of his crime!
From Washington, Dec. 27, 1803.
"Advices from New-Orleans, up to the 5th inst. state that the possession of Louisiana had been delivered by the Spanish government to LAUSSAT, the French prefect, who at that time had the sole direction of affairs. He, however, was ready to deliver the possession of it to the United States, agreeably to treaty, immediately on the arrival of the Commissioners authorized to receive it; which in all probability, would be in a few days, as they were at that time descending the Mississippi, from Natchez, for that purpose."
Extract of a letter from an officer of distinction, dated Fort Adams, Dec. 7, 1803.
"We have just now received advice from the French commissary that the province had been surrendered to him, and that he is extremely desirous we would arrive with our own troops, that he may make the transfer of it to us. We shall embark to-morrow with about 500 men, (regulars and militia,) and before this reaches you the stars and stripes of our country will be displayed from the batteries of New-Orleans."
By the last mail the executive received dispatches from New-Orleans, dated on the 3rd inst. whence it appears that on the 30th ult. possession of Louisiana was publicly and solemnly delivered to France by the commissioners of Spain. The Spanish troops were of course preparing to embark in order to leave the province. Those of the battalion of Mexico, it was expected, would depart in a few days for Havana in a sloop of war then at New-Orleans.
The American troops it appears, by letters received by the same mail, were to leave Fort Adams on the 9th inst. with the commissioners of the United States for New-Orleans, where they were anxiously looked for both by the French commissioner and the inhabitants.
Nat. Int.
From Washington, Jan. 18, 1804.
The question on passing the amendment of the Constitution of the U. States, in the Virginia Legislature, was carried, 108 to 5. It has also passed the Legislatures of the States of North-Carolina and Maryland, by large majorities.
NATIONAL FESTIVAL.
As a just Tribute of respect, regard and affection to THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, for his patriotic, enlightened and successful Administration of the government of the United States; and in an especial manner to celebrate the Glorious Event of the acquisition of the Great Country of LOUISIANA, gained without a drop of blood shed in contest; without a cent laid on the inhabitants of the United States of additional Taxation, whereby the Territorial and real greatness of the United States is increased, its commercial and agricultural interests are promoted, and the integrity of the union is preserved. Let all republican citizens throughout the Union meet in festivity and as a day of JUBILEE on the day of 1804.
N. B. The day to be announced twenty days after notice of possession of Louisiana is received at the seat of government, in order that on the same day, congenial sentiments of happiness and thanksgiving may resound over this wide spread country. [Nat. Int.]
On Friday last, a young man by the name of Cheesborough Stanton, of Stonington (Con.) in falling from a hay-mow, broke his neck and expired instantly.
Arrived here on Sunday last, Sloop Jane , John Putman Master, 4 days from Hampton Roads, bound to Newburyport. On the 3rd inst. lost his mate, William Ward overboard; rounded to, in order to save him, but found it impossible, the vessel sailing at the rate of 8 knot an hour. He was a native of Great-Britain.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The observations of "A MARINER,"—with several other articles of original matter, are deferred till our next for want of room.
DIED —At Middletown, last Friday night, Mrs. SALLY BAILEY , consort of William Bailey, Esq. and daughter of the late Col. George Irish—a woman of distinguished worth & merit. In this town, Mrs. CATHARINE GARDNER , widow of the late Mr. Thomas Gardner, in the 67th year of her age.
Last Friday evening, suddenly, Mr. BENJAMIN SPOONER .—He was a man of strict integrity, uprightness and industry—a true friend to the liberties of his country, and a useful and worthy member of the community.
On the 4th inst. Miss POLLY CAHOONE , daughter of the late Mr. John Cahoon.—She lived deservedly esteemed, and died sincerely lamented by her numerous friends and acquaintance.
Sales at Auction.
TO-MORROW , at 10 o'clock, A. M. will be sold, at Gardner & Dean's Auction Room , MUSLINS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, BOOKS. With a variety of Furniture and other Articles. Newport, Jan. 12, 1804.
BOOK-BINDING, With Neatness, Elegance, and Dispatch.
JOHN BREWER
Respectfully informs the Public, THAT he has taken the Room, back of Mrs. WILDER's Book-Store, for the purpose of Book-Binding.—Those who may favour him with their custom, may rely on having their work done in the best manner, and on the most reasonable terms, at short notice.—Account-Books, ruled to any pattern; old Books rebound. Newport, January 6, 1804. 71t.
Boarding-House.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the Public that he has lately opened a House of Entertainment, opposite the Store of Henry Moore & Co. on the Ferry Wharf. Gentlemen from the country, and others, may depend on being accommodated to their wishes, on moderate terms. A reasonable allowance will be made to such as may engage by the week.—Every attention will be given, and the smallest favor acknowledged. HENRY POTTER, jun.
N. B. Various articles in the Grocery line, may be had as above. Newport, Jan. 12, 1804. 71
BOOK-BINDING.
THE subscriber has lately engaged a first-rate Workman at the Book-Binding Business, who, for Neatness, Elegance, and Durability , will perform its various branches equal to any Binder in New England.—Account-Books of every description made and ruled to any pattern, at the shortest notice.
¶ BIBLES, and old Books of all kinds, re-bound on the most moderate terms. OLIVER FARNWORTH. January 12, 1804.
CASH,
And the HIGHEST price given for Cotton & Linen RAGS, Sail Cloth, and Junk, at this Office.
69 1/4 0.5.6 48 3/4

THE MANIAC.
Said to be written by Mrs. Robinson.
As I stray'd o'er a common on Cork's rugged border, While the dew-drops of morn the sweet primrose array'd, I saw a poor female whose mental disorder, Her quick glancing eye and wild aspect betray'd; On the sward she reclin'd, by the green fern surrounded, At her side speckled daisies and crow-flowers abounded: To its inmost recesses her poor heart had been wounded, Her sighs were unceasing—'twas Mary le Møre. Her charms by the keen blasts of sorrow were faded; Yet the soft tinge of beauty had play'd on her cheek; Her tresses a wreath of pale primroses braided, And strings of fresh daisies hung loose on her neck; While with pity I gaz'd, she exclaim'd "Oh! my mother! See the blood of that lash, 'tis the blood of my brother; They have torn his poor flesh, and they now strip another; 'Tis Connor the friend of poor Mary le Møre! Though his locks are as white as the foam of the ocean, Those soldiers shall find that my father is brave; My father!" the cry'd with the wildest emotion, "Ah! no my poor father now sleeps in the grave! They have toll'd his death bell, they have laid the turf o'er him; His white locks were bloody, no aid can restore him; He is gone! he is gone! and the good will deplore him When the blue wave of Erin hides Mary le Møre." A lark, from the gold-blossom'd furze that grew near him, Now rose, and with energy enrold his lay; "Hush! hush!" she continued, "the trumpet sounds clearer; The horsemen approach! Erin's daughter away! Ah! Britons, 'twas foul, while the cabin was burning, And o'er her pale father a wretch had been mourning! Go hide with the sea-mew, ye maids, and take warning; Those ruffians have ruin'd poor Mary le Møre." "Away, bring the ointment! Oh! God! see those gashes! Also my poor brother, come dry the big tear, Soon we'll have vengeance for those dreadful lashes, Already the screech-owl and ravens appear; By day the green grave that lies under the willow, With wild flowers I'll strew, and by night make my pillow, Till the ooze and dark sea-weed, beneath the curl'd billow, Shall furnish a death-bed for Mary le Møre." Thus furnish the poor Maniac in tones more heart-rending Than 'sanity's voice ever pour'd on my ear, When, lo! on the waste, & their march tow'rd her bending, A troop of fierce cavalry shan'd to appear, "Oh! the fiends!" she exclaim'd, and with wild horror started, Then through the tall fern, loudly screaming she darted; With an overcharg'd bosom I slowly departed, And sigh'd for the wrongs of poor Mary le Møre.
ADVERTISEMENT.
From the VERMONT JOURNAL.
Run away from his wife and children, on Friday last, John Sprague, five feet three inches high, squint eyed, a long red nose with a lofty bridge, primes and loads (viz. takes snuff and chews tobacco); saddle backed, very loquacious, to such so, that he will talk to himself rather than let his poor tongue get a little rest; affects a great deal of religion, usually carries a prayer book in one pocket, and a pack of cards in the other.
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exams Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 Strows of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 57 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half-pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 20 Pipes Weep Gin—5 casks White Lead, 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 14 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 23 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29. 1803. [122 1/2]
LOST,
A FEW days since, in one of the streets of this town, a Gold Watch Key.—Whoever may find it, and will leave it at this Office, shall be handsomely rewarded therefor.
HAY SCREWING.
THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity, of Hay, ready screwed, may be had on very short notice, and all favors thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9. 1803. 213
THOMAS VOAX,
SUGAR-REFINER, Has for sale, South end Thames-street, LOAF SUGAR, LUMP Ditto, BROWN Ditto, MOLASSES, SYRUP—and VINEGAR. Newport, Dec. 22, 68
Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
Have received their supply of GOODS
SUITABLE for the Season—which will be disposed of at the most reasonable prices, for CASH only.—Also just received, an assortment of very nice English Kid SHOES—very low. Cheap-Side—Newport. Newport, October 26, 157
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; tea; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preserved Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, pea-nuts; best Frontigniac, Sherry, Tenerife and Malaga, Wines; sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. [61st]
Benjamin Wightman, & Co.
HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles: Holland Gin, Cassia, West-India Rum, Allum, Snuff, Brandy, Wool & Cotton, Brown Sugar, Cards, Souchong & Bohea, Tobacco, Tea, Cotton Wool, Coffee, Ginger, Sheep's do, Pepper, Pimento, German Steel, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Nails assorted, Mustard, Copperas, Glass Ware, Sherry & Malaga, Cheese by the large or small quantity, Wines, Cordage, Codfish, Superfine Flour by the Barrel, Candles, &c. &c. Newport, February 26, 1803. 126 1/2
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Jybra Kinyon, late of Westerly deceased:—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 26th of September last past, for the above purpose, and that we shall attend upon said business at the dwelling house of Sylvester Garet, Esq. in said Westerly, on the first Monday of January, February, and March, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested to.
THOMAS HOXIE, } Commis- THOMAS NOYES, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, ISRAEL CHAPMAN, SHUBEL PALMER, AMOS CROSS, } Administrators. Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m
To be Sold or Let,
Aid entered on the 25th of March next, A FARM (lying in South-Kington) containing about 130 acres of excellent land. Also, A Wood Lot (lying about one mile south of the Court-House) containing about 30 acres, well covered with wood. For terms, apply to JOHN P. CASE. Wickford, Dec. 23, 1803. 69
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, Eleven Hogheads 3d and 4th proof Grenada RUM, of good flavor. Newport, Nov. 9. 162
WANTED,
A N active Boy, about 14 or 15 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Copper-Smith & Brass Founder's business. One from the country will be preferred. OTIS CHAFEE. Newport, Dec. 27, 1803. 69
INDIGO.
TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 16, 1803. 69
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. cxii
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE, A T his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14. 1803. 6m
JOHN MARSH
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWING, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay-Screwing business.—Those persons who may wish to have Hay-Screwed, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, March 25, 1803. 129
TIN WARE.
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. Cash, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN's Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
Nathan B. Miller
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Public, that he has for sale, at Mrs. Elizabeth Miller's, on the Parade, the undermentioned articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms, viz. Barcelona Brandy, 4th & 1st proof by the pipe, onless quantity, of an excellent flavor. Amsterdam Geneva, 4th proof in pipes, Malaga Wine, by the quarter cask, Port Wine, ditto do. Likewise (just received) a few quarter casks excellent Sherry Wine, fit for family use. Boston Chocolate, No. 1, & No. 2, by the box, and a few bags Chocolate Shells, by retail. A few boxes 21 inch pipes, tipped, Zant Currants by the barrel, fresh and good—with several other articles in the Grocery line. Newport, Nov. 9th. 62
Dry Goods for Cash only.
THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has mark'd all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803. 67 1/2
WANTED,
N NEGRO or mulatto Boy of 10 or 12 years of age, and of an honest disposition, to serve in a private family. To such an one liberal terms will be afforded. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 17.
William Tillinghast,
HAS just received a handsome Assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, Which he is determined to dispose of on the most reasonable terms. Newport, Dec. 13, 1803. 67 6m.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of Ezra Chase, late of Little-Compton, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in to the subscriber for settlement; and those indebted to said estate, are likewise desired to make immediate payment to HENRY CHACE, Executor. Little-Compton, Dec. 28, 1803. 69
Life of Gen. Washington.
The subscriber, having purchased of the Hon. Bathrod Washington the copy rights of the History of the late General GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the armies of North-America, during the war which effected the independence of our Country, and first President of the United States, has it now in his power to offer the public the following
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING IT BY SUBSCRIPTION. THE Work will be faithfully composed under the inspection of Judge Washington himself, principally from the original papers bequeathed to him by the deceased General. On its correctness the most entire confidence may be placed.
The life of this illustrious Citizen necessarily comprises so large and interesting a portion of the History of this Country, that the work, it was conceived, would be rendered much more complete, as well as much more gratifying to the reader, by connecting with it some general account of the origin and progress of the People, who were conducted, under his auspices, from dependent colonies to self-government.
A Compendious view, therefore, will be taken, by way of introduction to the Life of General Washington, of the settlements of the Europeans in North-America, and of the advance of the British colonies from their feeble and infantine condition, until they attained that state of manhood, when, with arms in their hands, they asserted and established their Independence.
Various circumstances have delayed the execution of the work; but it is now in considerable forwardness, and will soon be ready for the press.—Bond with security has been given that it shall be published.
CONDITIONS.
The work shall be handsomely printed, with a new type, on vellum paper, to be comprised in four or five octavo volumes, of from 450 to 500 pages each, and embellished with a variety of plans and charts of those parts of the country which were the scenes of the most important events during the American revolution.
The first volume will contain an elegant Portrait of the deceased General, engraved by one of the best artists in this country, from an original painting by the celebrated Stuart. The price to subscribers will be three dollars each volume, in boards; and the price of one volume to be paid at the time of subscribing; this advance to be continued with each volume until the whole is completed. The price to non-subscribers will be three dollars and fifty cents per volume, in boards.
A few copies will be hot-pressed, price three dollars and fifty cents per volume to subscribers, payable in advance, and four dollars to non-subscribers. An Edition will be printed in three volumes quarto, hot-pressed, elegantly bound, gilt and lettered, price ten dollars per volume to subscribers, payable in advance, and twelve dollars to non-subscribers.
The work will be put to press as early as the requisite arrangements can be made.
Any gentleman who obtains and becomes accountable for fifteen subscribers shall be entitled to one copy for his trouble.
The names of subscribers will be published, but no subscription will be received after the publication of the first volume. C. P. WAYNE. Philadelphia, Oct. 1, 1802.
Subscriptions for the above Work will be received in Newport by O. FARNWORTH.
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Burt, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Ram, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Tea of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. 60 1/2
TO THE PUBLIC.
Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12.
Keyes & Brigham,
HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mels, mels and prime Beef, mels and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dip tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef.
Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1802.
FOR THE LAST TIME.
THE subscribers hereby give Public Notice to all concerned, that they have relied upon themselves the will of Bathrod Washington, late of Will and Testament of Philip Cady, late of Little-Compton, deceased, and that they accept all persons who have any demands against the estate of the said deceased, to bring in the same; and those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay to WILLIAM CORY, BARNEY HICKS, Executors. Tiverton, Dec. 28, 1803. 69 1/2