Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-02-02 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.
Doctor Gustavus Baylies,
In addition to his former assortment of Medicines, has just received (consigned to him by a wholesale vender to a number of Patentees) the following patent Medicines, for sale, on the lowest terms, viz.
Lee's genuine Windham Biliou Pills : Doctor Rawson's genuine Anti-Biliou & Stomachic Bitters : Doctor Rawson's genuine Itch, or Beautifying Ointment : Doctor Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops, for consumptions, asthma, spitting of blood, shortness of breath, and every other species of disease, to which that organ of life, the lungs, is perpetually exposed.
Doctor Noufer's Worm Destroying Powders, or a sovereign Medicine for the destruction of every species of Worms which infest the human body.
Thomson's Aromatic Tooth Paste for the Teeth and Scurvey in the Gum's : and Hinkley's Infallible Remedy for the Hemorrhoid, or Piles.
Doctor Baylies, availing himself of this opportunity to tender his thanks to his friends, for the confidence they have hitherto reposed in him as Practitioner of Physic and Surgery, begs leave to assure the public, that the various branches of the medical profession continue to occupy his attention. Bristol, Jan. 16, 1804. 72 3m
Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
BEG leave to inform their Friends and the Public, that they are about to dissolve their connexion in Trade, and offer for sale their Stock, which will positively be sold at the original cost.
CHEAP-SIDE, Newport, Jan. 18. 72
State of Rhode Island, &c. &c. Jan. 16th, 1804.
THE Creditors of John Banister, jun. of Newport, are hereby notified to appear, if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Providence on the fourth Monday of February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June, A. D. 1756, for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
WHEREAS a commission of Bankruptcy, under the hand and seal of the Hon. DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Judge of the District Court for the Rhode-Island District, has been awarded and issued against Cyprian Sterry, of Providence, in said District, Merchant ; and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said commission named, on the twenty third day of January inst. and on the eighth and twenty-third days of February next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at Ammi-don's Golden Bull Inn, in said Providence, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects :—When and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts ; and at the second meeting, to choose an Assignee or Assignees ; and at the last meeting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint. By order of the Commissioners, SAMUEL W. BRIDGHAM, Clerk. Providence, Jan. 11th, 1804. 72
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of Robert Mosher, late of Tiverton, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent :—Do hereby give notice, that six months from the second day of this instant, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims ; and that we shall attend that service, at the dwelling house of Obadiah Mosher, in said Tiverton, on the last Thursday in the month of February, April, and June next ensuing, from one to five o'clock, P. M. REDFORD DENNIS, } Commis- PHILIP SISSON, } sioners. Tiverton, Jan. 17, 1804. 72
All persons indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JOHN MOSHER (of Westport) Executor.
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. 25. 69
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
COGNAC Brandy, 4thproof. Holland Geneva, Verdigris ground and Yellow Oker. Newport, Nov. 4. 62
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 FARNSWORTH.
CARDING MACHINES.
THE subscribers have erected two Machines for Carding Wool, at the Great Falls, in the town of Fall River : The price for carding wool of one colour into rolls, is ten cents per pound ; mixed wool twelve & an half cents per pound ; and hatter's wool carded into batts, is five cents per pound. The wool must be prepared for carding in the same manner as it to be carded by hand. There must not be more than one pound of grease to nine pounds of wool. In addition to the hard labor which will be saved, the rolls from these Machines will make yarn much more even, and of course, better cloth. A much greater quantity can be done in the same time with much more ease, than can possibly be spun of rolls carded by hand.
The subscribers have also erected a Machine for picking wool ; and any person who may wish to send their wool in the fleece (and grease with it) can have it picked and greased for one cent per pound ; if the subscribers find grease, two and an half cents per pound.
All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servants, BENJAMIN BENNETT, JOHN JONES. Fall-River, (Mass.) Jan. 13, 1804. 72
THE subscriber hereby gives Public Notice to all concerned, that he has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator upon the estate of Jacob Taber, jun. late of Tiverton, Mariner, deceased ; and as such, he requests all Persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased, to bring in the same ; and all those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay to REDFORD DENNIS, Adminisr. Tiverton, Jan. 17, 1804. 72
AT a meeting of the Rhode Island Bridge Company, at the house of Mr. Thomas Townsend, in Newport, January 24th, 1804, CALEB GARDNER, Esq. Moderator :
Resolved, That Henry Sherburne, Daniel Lyman, Christopher Fowler, John L. Bots, William R. Robinson, and Audley Clarke, be and they are hereby appointed a Committee, to devise a plan, for re-building said Bridge, and to report the same to this company, at their meeting to be holden the 7th February next, at Mr. Townsend's. And that said Committee be and they are hereby empowered to call on all persons having papers belonging to said company.
And it is further Resolved, That a Tax be assessed on the shares of said Company, for such sums as may be thought most proper at the next meeting.
And it is further Resolved, That these resolutions be published in both the Newspapers in the town of Newport. AUDLEY CLARKE, Clerk pro tem.
FOR THE LAST TIME.
THE subscribers hereby give Public Notice to all concerned, that they have taken upon themselves the trust of Executors to the last Will and Testament of Philip Cory, late of Tiverton, deceased ; and as such, they request all persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased, to bring in the same ; and those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay to WILLIAM CORY, BARNEY HICKS. Tiverton, Dec. 28, 1803. 69 6w
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 ; waisting ; blankets ; ribbed and plain velvets ; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and coloured, cambric muslins ; white fustic ; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's hair shawls ; Turkey-down shawls ; and coloured and black satins ; cotton and silk umbrellas ; counterpanes ; black bombazine ; one box men's hats of an extraordinary 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
National Legislature.
[SPEECH of General JOSEPH STANTON, on the proposition for amending the Constitution.]
MR. Speaker, I exceedingly regret that I cannot forbear troubling the House with a few remarks in justification of the vote I am about to give on the all important resolution on your table for amending the constitution of the United States. Sir, that venerable body, who were the framers of that valuable instrument, supposed that after its merits had undergone the ordeal of experience it would need amendment. All intelligent well disposed men of every description, agree that the main object of government is or ought to be such as expressed in the language introductory to our constitution, "To promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity ;" that being the case it strongly recommends the adoption of the resolution in contemplation. That part of the national compact that relates to the choice of President & Vice-President, which does not permit the electors to designate on their ballots who they vote for as President and Vice-President, which envelopes the electors in darkness, & cannot be reconciled with the good purpose of the convention—but by their own sentiments expressed in their letter to the President of Congress, signed by their illustrious President, the words are emphatical : "This important consideration, seriously and deeply impressed on our minds led each State in the convention to be less rigid on points of inferior magnitude than might have been otherwise expected, and thus the constitution which we now present, is the result of a spirit of amity, and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarities of our political situation rendered indispensable : " for it evidently appears that the divided situation of the convention was such, in consequence of the difference among the several States as to their particular extent, habits, and particular interests ; this being the case, the convention was obliged to submit to improprieties and imperfections, and to wait the test of experience on the merits of the compact. Sir, I am hostile to the doctrine advanced on this floor, that the least innovation in this sacred charter would endanger the tranquility of the union. At the same time, I admit, that it should not be touched, but for cogent reasons and emergencies like the present.—Sir, that constitution which in its operation, tends most to promote the happiness of the people, by rewarding intrinsic merit, defending the innocent, and affording speedy and effectual redress of grievances is the best ; no doubt but the framers of the national compact, in all their deliberations kept in view the greatest good of the people ; and while I am disposed to pay homage to their superior talents and patriotism, I am unwilling to pay them a compliment or encomium, that may in the least degree depreciate the good sense of their Creator, the people. I believe our constitution is as free from imperfections as any on earth, yet it is like all other human productions, susceptible of improvement.—The 5th article in the constitution, says, "The congress when two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this constitution, or on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which in either case shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of this constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by conventions in three fourths thereof as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the congress, and that no State without its consent shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate."
This article that forever keeps open the door for amendment, and secures an equal suffrage in the Senate, and gives an equal vote, in the choice of a President, in the event of no choice by electors, is the life, beauty and quintessence of the constitution. Sir, I recollect that yesterday when this subject was discussed, an honorable member from Connecticut repeatedly called on the friends of the resolution to point out one evil that had resulted to the people of the Union, from the existing constitution ; Sir, permit me to ask the hon. gentleman where he was at the awful crisis of the Presidential election, when the public mind was agitated and tossed to and fro on the tempestuous sea of doubt, and forced to the verge of despair ? Surely the hon. gentleman must have been out of the United States or out of his senses, or he must have lost his usual sagacity, patriotism, and sound regard for the honor of his country, or he must have recollected the alarming catastrophe ; even had he been among the anticipations, who walk on the other side of the globe with their feet opposite to ours, he would almost have heard the destructive sound, which seemed to be from the clouds, and penetrate the solid earth.—Sir, I ought to apologize for this digression, and detention of the House,
but while I am up, I hope to be indulged to make a few remarks on what dropped from an honorable gentleman from Pennsylvania, who appeared an able advocate for the discriminating part of the resolution, and opposed to the clause relative to the Vice-President, acting as President in the event of certain contingencies. But he suddenly seems to change his ground, and says—the most objectionable part of this amendment in the opinion of many gentlemen, and against which the gentleman from Vermont in particular has levelled his keenest darts, is that which vests the Vice President with power to discharge the duties of President in the event of a President not being elected, and proceeds by saying, at first view it appears liable to objections, but on a fair and candid investigation the objections lose their weight and the principle is found, in his opinion, correct. Sir, I beg leave to differ with the hon. gentleman not only in this, but also on another position, where he says—it will also operate as a stimulus to the House of Representatives to make an election. I think, Sir, it will produce a contrary effect ; they will, I fear, consider themselves exonerated from the imperative language of the present constitution, that says—they shall immediately chuse a President. Sir, after viewing the whole ground, and notwithstanding the imperfections of the resolution in its present form, as it contains the discriminating principle, which alone was all I wished to obtain, I shall give it my feeble support. Being fully impressed in my mind that by adopting the designating principle contained in the resolution, it will frustrate the machinations of factions, secure in future a fair expression of the public will, and tend to encrease domestic happiness, and national prosperity and glory.
The Federalists in Congress pretend a high veneration for the constitution, and would not amend one of its provisions, as in the case of discriminating in the votes given for President and Vice-President to save the country from ruin.—Yet with such professions of attachment to the constitution, and abhorrence of innovation in their mouths, one of them, Mr. Dana of Connecticut, moved a resolution, on the 17th ult. for abolishing the office of Vice-President ! this resolution the federalists advocated in debate, and finally voted for, we believe to a man !—Thus do these blind guides disagree in profession and practice—thus do they "strain at a gnat and swallow a camel !" [True American.]
"PRESIDENT FOR LIFE!"
The feds pretend that the alteration in the Constitution was made "to secure the re-election of Mr. JEFFERSON ;" and talk about the Democrats wanting a President for life." As it happens the project for amending the Constitution in the present case, though a good one, did not originate with the Democrats, but to their honor be it recorded, with the Federalists. The Legislature of Vermont, near four years ago, while that State was decidedly federal, proposed an amendment similar in substance with the one just agreed to by congress ; and this proposition of Vermont was seconded and sanctioned by a recommendation from the federal legislature of the federal State of Massachusetts. But the proposed amendment we believe to be a good one ; and ever ready to "give honor to whom honor is due," we freely give our thanks to the federalists of Vermont and Massachusetts for the agency they had in bringing about the amendment.
We believe the love, the respect, the gratitude, of the People of the United States towards Mr. JEFFERSON will secure his re-election as often as he will accept it, provided he pursues the same line of conduct hereafter as heretofore. Were it otherwise this amendment would not do it.—It contains no provision for re-electing Mr. JEFFERSON, unless he has the highest number of votes for President ; and if he has the highest number, and is thus evidently the choice of a majority of the people of the United States, will any federalist have the hardihood to say he ought not to be re-elected ?
The fact is, the proposed amendment originated with the federalists, but its operation will be equally beneficial and welcome to honest men of both parties, as it will close the door to intrigue and corruption in one of the most important transactions of our country, the choice of a chief magistrate—it can be injurious and unwelcome to no man who wishes the voice of the people fairly expressed ; and it can have no other agency in the re-election of Mr. JEFFERSON, than that it will place him entirely upon his own merits, and leave the Electors at liberty to vote for him either as President or Vice-President, or not to vote for him at all. ib.
DUELLING—A law to prevent duelling, has passed the Mississippi Legislature—the offender on conviction, to be fined in the sum of one thousand dollars, imprisoned twelve months and rendered incapable of holding any office of honor, profit or trust for five years. If either of the parties be killed, the survivor and his accessories to be deemed guilty of murder and punished with death.

On BANKING.—No. I.
AS various attempts have been made, and are making, to impress the citizens of the town of Newport, and its vicinity, with a sentiment of the pretended expediency of three Banks in that town; and as an individual, I cannot be convinced, by any argument that I have heard, nor from any reasons derived from my own reflection, of the existence of such an expediency, I think proper to take up my pen, and to write a few lines upon the subject, fully persuaded that they will by the citizens at large who have or can have no interest in view but the general welfare, be perused and examined with attention and candor.
I am well aware of the disadvantages under which the person who maintains the negative of the question, whether it be expedient to establish a third Bank in that town, must labor; for in addition to the intricacies, which attend the subject, he has to combat an ocean of prejudice. We all know how extremely easy it is to be captivated by the idea of a plenitude of money: how difficult it is to be reasoned out of the expectation when once the hope is raised: and to raise that hope, (such is the credulity of man where his wishes are involved) requires no extraordinary feat of dexterity. When we see men, whom we are accustomed to believe hold the key to vast treasures, assembling in the streets, and making a parade of pretences; when we read their advertisements in the public papers, breathing forth the essence of compassion and tenderness, and graciously inviting THE WIDOW AND THE ORPHAN to partake of a system in which they shall be subject to no deduction; when we hear them (men of intelligence and enterprise) solemnly declaring that if they can have their desire, if they can be permitted to erect and carry on a third Bank in the same small town, business will flourish beyond all former example; that money, ah, precious money! shall roll down the streets like a torrent: while we are attending, I say, to these, and similar delusive fascinating sketches of overheated, over-interested minds, it is with difficulty that reason can go forward in the discharge of her proper functions.
It seems a little out of course: it is certainly paying little respect, or regard, to the understanding, or confidence of the citizens of Newport, to introduce to their notice, and with a view of influencing their opinions on this subject, the extraneous observations of a distant newspaper! These observations were evidently local, and (if we may be allowed an astronomical phrase) were calculated for a particular meridian. They might have been found and effective in Worcester, where they were first published, and for which they were framed: but it by no means follows that they are applicable to the present predicament of the town of Newport. And why? To settle this question fairly, circumstances ought to be noticed.
It is a matter of public notoriety that at Worcester, a considerable town in a remote part of the State of Massachusetts, it has lately been contemplated to establish a Bank. Captivated with the novelty of the thing, many of the inhabitants of the town of Worcester have taken pains to enliven the project, and to inspire the public mind in Massachusetts with lofty and overweening conceptions respecting it, probably the better to insure a countenance of their desire by the Legislature of that State. But, are arguments for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Worcester in the State of Massachusetts, operative for the establishment of one in the town of Newport, in the State of Rhode-Island? And in the stronger case, are arguments for the establishment of the First Bank in the town of Worcester, operative for the establishment of the third in the town of Newport? If I recollect the purport of the paragraph to which I allude, the principle ground of it was, that there were not too many Banks yet. Let it be held in recollection, that this sentiment originated in Worcester, and that therefore its author or doublets intended to confine it to the State of Massachusetts. Now it is evident that the position might be very true with respect to that State, and very false when applied to this. There is not a State in the union which has so large a proportion of Banks, considering it either in respect to wealth, population, or extent of territory, as this State has. There are but seven in the State of New-York, which is much older, and possesses almost incalculably more wealth, more population, more extent of territory, and more commerce than this. There are but five in the State of Connecticut; and how incomparably does that State exceed this in respect to the emergencies of Banking! The State of Pennsylvania has but five Banks: the State of South-Carolina but three; and the State of Virginia (which some have accused of monopolizing all the power of the union) possesses but seven. How astonishing must it seem when we are told that the little State of Rhode-Island can already count her EIGHT INCORPORATED BANKS? How must she lift her head in purple and imperial pride, when happily possessed of so many splendid badges of aristocracy!
One ground of argument contained in the paragraph alluded to, which was copied from a Worcester paper, I acknowledge to be of a general nature; and as far as it is true, to be equal. It is so without respect to place or circumstance. The ground is this—that it would be perfectly safe to multiply Banks until their rate of interest should not exceed six per cent. per annum. I have heard this argument (if it is an argument) made use of, with more solemnity than it can possibly carry in the form of a newspaper communication, though the person who made use of it partook but lightly of the attributes of grace. When I speak of solemnity, it is with respect to the occasion; for it was addressed to a body of men assembled as the constitutional guardians of the best interests and most sacred rights of the People; by a man broadly professing the capacity of their representative, and in a manner, as I
conceived, fraught with duplicity, and all the gairish frippery of pretence and deception.
Is it then so true, as to become a rule, that Banks ought to be multiplied until their rate of interest shall not exceed six per cent? This to my understanding is virtually saying that they ought to be multiplied until they are destroyed: And I will give my reasons for this opinion.
It may, by the bye, be asked, with what propriety can we question the sincerity of a position on a subject like the present, when proposed by a person wishing to take upon himself a direct and immediate interest in the durability, and ultimate success of that subject? In other words, how can we suppose that a man coming forward with a request for a bank, appropriated to himself and his associates, would, to advance his wishes, employ an argument that would go to cut up the whole business from the roots? We are not to seek for the answer to this question in the views, or habits of thinking, incident to the generality of men; but in the partial views, the disposition, and crooked policy of those, who inclined and addicted to selfish, and aggrandizing principles, are accustomed on all occasions, where any object is contemplated for the furtherance of their partial and sinister motives, to assume and defend such ground as is most specious, taking, and likely to favor, introduce, and establish the contemplated project. Veteran in speculation, and inured to the doctrine of chances, they are utter strangers to the scruples which influence the conscientious, and rush heedless on, claiming to themselves the merit of perseverance. How to manage, put by, and elude those conscientious scruples as they constitute the great impediment to the entire dominion of speculative projects, is their chief concern. Hence their consultations would advise such and such as their best arguments: they would, therefore, bring them on with the utmost energy, flattering themselves that they would serve a present turn. When the point is secured, they abandon them to their fate; and, if occasion calls, can with the same apparent confidence advance the opposite side of the question. The point secured, the argument is no longer theirs; it belongs to you, good PEOPLE: They offered it to you when they were soliciting your favor: You thought it good because upon the strength of it you were induced to comply with their wishes: They left it with you as a commutation for the grant; and they are willing you should be free to use, improve, and enjoy it to the best possible advantage. And when they behold you, upon a reconsideration, promoted by experience, doubting its solidity, yet striving, with the patience of unspotted honesty, to make something of it, they secretly laugh at your stupidity, and pride themselves in their skill at deception. This is dexterity which some think worthy of exultation: This is the conceited ability of pretended calculators! this is the fair diploma of federal politicians. But I leave this digression, and return to the point we were considering.
I have given it as my opinion, that to multiply Banks until their rate of interest should be reduced to six per cent. would be to multiply them until they were destroyed. This proposition is demonstrable a variety of ways. In the first place, it would be impossible to reduce and fix Bank interest at any particular standard. It will and must forever fluctuate. Two Banks upon precisely the same plan, and in the same neighborhood, may differ greatly with respect to the amount of their dividends. Shares in the one might yield ten per cent. while those in the other would not afford five. Do not all our Banks discount at six per cent. per annum? Are they allowed by their charters to exceed it? Certainly not. How then do they ever obtain a higher rate of interest than six per cent? It is principally owing to this very important reason (I say important, because in the event of a redundancy of Banks, it will very nearly, and materially affect the community at large):—it is by issuing bills to a greater amount than their original capital! In this way they receive an interest upon sums, which have no tangible substantial existence; and which are merely ideal, and nominal in value. It is by Bankers deemed no great risk to issue bills to double the amount of the capital of the Banks. This is the way in which they reap their principal advantage! Now I should be glad to know how the multiplication of Banks could effect this practice! Some have attempted to place them on the footing of a grain-mill or a ware-shop, the number of which may create a competition in favor of the customer. But is there the least feature of resemblance subsisting between them? There are no variations of toll, or abatement of pennies at Bank! He who has a bushel of water asks no more for grinding than he whose pond is low, and whose water runs muddy. It would be folly for them to wanton in gratuities. They have no means of inviting custom but those of politeness, and justice. It will not do for them to say, come to me and I will discount for you at four or five per cent. or without an indorser. No: We find the same rate of interest required, the same caution, and circumspection, the same rigid rules with respect to the approbation of an indorser, and the same difficulty, and reluctance on the part of indorsers, in every stage of their increase; and which would continue the same, though Banks should be multiplied to infinity. There might, indeed, be a competition excited among them; but that competition would consist in the mutual exercise of spite and malignity.
It is evident then that the multiplication of Banks would not operate any relief to the public in general:—that the hirers of money would not, thereby, be exonerated from any exaction which they have sustained, or may sustain:—that they always have, and always must be subject to the same rate of interest, and the same rigor of process: that though banks may clash and contend among themselves, yet that clashing and contention will afford no advantage to the ordinary citizen, however he may sigh or suffer for money:—that it will be a mere
struggle among the Banks for the overplus of emption, not in any degree relating to the convenience of the borrower; and that in this struggle, while some of the Banks would flourish and prosper, others must decline and expire. We have already had experience enough to know the nature of these things; and who can be so unwise or so lost in self-interest as to covet their augmentation, merely for the sake of some personal benefit! To preserve the various parts of society in unison and harmony, ought to be a general, and peculiar care. Deliberately, and, without the probability of effecting any public benefit, or advantage, to stir the embers of disaffection—to plant the seeds of bitterness and strife—to incorporate and set in hostile array against the interests of each other, large bodies of men, would argue as little goodness of heart, as found political discretion.
Much has been said about equal justice: that it was impossible for a body of men sworn to do equal justice, after granting one Bank, to refuse another, &c. This is doubtless intended as a caveat to the Legislature, & modestly offered by an interested individual. I consider it as one of those one-serving arguments before alluded to, and calculated to ensnare the conscience of mental imbecility. We dismiss it for the present with no other remark; but it will be again called up, and examined in the course of these strictures.
A CITIZEN.
The following MESSAGE from the President of the United States, accompanying sundry documents relative to a delivery of possession, on the 20th ultimo, by the Commissary of the French Republic, to the Commissioners of the United States of America, of the Territory of LOUISIANA—was presented the 16th Jan. to the two Houses of Congress.
MESSAGE.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
In the execution of the act of the present session of Congress, for taking possession of Louisiana, as ceded to us by France, and for the temporary government thereof, Governor Claiborne of the Mississippi territory, and General Wilkinson were appointed commissioners to receive possession. They proceeded with such regular troops as had been assembled at Fort Adams, from the nearest posts, and with some militia of the Mississippi territory, to New Orleans. To be prepared for any thing unexpected which might arise out of the transaction, a respectable body of militia was ordered to be in readiness in the States of Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, and a part of those of Tennessee was moved on to the Natchez. No occasion, however, arose for their services. Our commissioners, on their arrival at New Orleans, found the province already delivered by the commissaries of Spain to that of France, who delivered it over to them on the 20th day of December, as appears by their declaratory act accompanying this. Governor Claiborne being duly invested with the powers heretofore exercised by the Governor and Intendant of Louisiana, assumed the government on the same day, and, for the maintenance of law and order, immediately issued the proclamation and address now communicated.
On this important acquisition, so favorable to the immediate interests of our Western citizens, so auspicious to the peace and security of the nation in general, which adds to our country territories so extensive and fertile, and to our citizens new brethren to partake of the blessings of freedom and self-government, I offer to Congress and our country my sincere congratulations.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 16. 1804.
[Here follow the documents referred to in the preceding Message, which were published in our last.]
RUINS!!
The Washington Federalist of yesterday, Edited by Elias B. Caldwell, clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States, contains a lamentable tale of the "Jefferson" system, of ruins brought upon the United States, by the present republican administration. It deeply regrets—
 The ruin of the army,  The ruin of the navy,  The ruin of the judiciary system,  The ruin of the bankrupt system,  The ruin of the internal taxes,  The ruin of the direct tax, and  The ruin of the mint. 
But, Mr. Smith, it has strangely forgotten to enumerate other equally important ruins, produced by the same "Jefferson" system of administration, which I must therefore beg leave to supply for the benefit of the Washington Federalist and its supporters, through the medium of your useful Gazette, as follows:
 The ruin of the marine corps,  The ruin of the federal law,  The ruin of the alien law,  The ruin of federalism,  The ruin of monarchy—and, last of all 
the ruin of the people, as now experienced in that unfortunate and distressing state of public affairs, by which they find themselves exonerated from the burthens and expenses of a long and bloody war; at peace with all the world, happy at home, respected abroad, in the full enjoyment of liberty and independence, with a national credit and reputation, unknown and unequalled by any other people, in any other nation or empire.
One of the ruined citizens of the United States. [Nat. Intel.]
MORE SYMPTOMS OF RUIN!
After naming in detail the several items of reduction in the public expenditure, made in the first year of the present administration, the sum total is found to be, in
"Annual savings, ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS and ninety-one cents."
The benefit of the reduction of expenditure will be more felt and appreciated by all classes when they know that these annual savings exceed the whole expense of all the State Governments in the Union, so that in a pecuniary point of view they are more than equal to bestowing upon the people, free from expense, the whole benefits of the State Governments.
Mark, how a plain tale shall put them down.
Reader, thou hast heard of the venerable Gen. ISRAEL PUTNAM—a man of genuine courage and masculine powers—he was useful in his generation; but he has slumbered for many years in the grave. He lived not to see these factious times. But Mr. Coleman, whose business is federalism, has lately found him alive and found in Marietta! with this only difference, that the name of Israel, which Gen. Putnam always preferred during the whole revolutionary war, has been changed to Rufus! However, this is but a slight difficulty to the gigantic genius of Mr. Coleman. The story as related by Mr. Coleman, (and which was inserted in a late Newport Mercury) runs thus:
Rufus Putnam, who had been appointed surveyor general by Gen. Washington, and who resided at Marietta, has been dismissed from office, and a certain Jared Mansfield appointed in his stead.
In drawing the attention of the public to the circumstance, Mr. Coleman asserts with his usual effrontery, that Rufus Putnam is the identical old Gen. Israel Putnam; and sympathising with the discarded officer, whom he affects to consider as the victim of presidential vengeance, he describes his grey hairs, and the affection which Washington bore for him, and his poverty, which altogether forms a tale that, if told in better language, would bring forth a fish from the Hovey bosom of a Choctaw Indian. But alas! like the Arabian Nights Entertainment, we read it, and only wonder at the inimitable invention of the lying author.
Be it known then that Gen. Israel Putnam has been dead this ten years, and that Rufus Putnam is only his relation. Rufus Putnam was appointed to the station by Gen. Washington, in preference to a number of applicants, for what particular reason we know not. Ignorant of surveying, the people became discontented. An excellent surveyor, who was at Marietta about 2 years ago, being employed to re-survey lands which had previously been surveyed by Rufus Putnam, could not make the sections meet (by half a mile!) and in some instances they were not to be found at all. The inhabitants determined to get rid of a man so much unqualified to perform the task to which he had been appointed: and accordingly we find them petitioning the present Congress for redress. From this petition, we presume, has originated the dismissal of Mr. Putnam. The President has appointed in his room, it is said a certain Jared Mansfield, whose character is embellished by Mr. Coleman with the name of Tory. Mr. Mansfield is not a republican: He is a federalist of the most fiery order; and, it is probable, may likewise be a tory. We understand, however, that he is a good surveyor, and that he will be enabled to give satisfaction to the people in whose service he is to be.
For our part we appeal to the gentlemen of the army now in town, and request them to contradict us if we are wrong in stating, that old Gen. Putnam has been dead several years; & that Jared Mansfield is a federalist. It Jared is a tory, it is not within our knowledge; but as he is a federalist, there is sufficient to suspect him. Mr. JEFFERSON is a man that does nothing rashly, or without a just cause. In this case the petition of the people is sufficient to exculpate him from the suspicion of all unworthy motives; for in our opinion, when the people are not satisfied with an officer, it is the duty of the President to dismiss that officer, and appoint another in his stead. [Repub. Advocate.]
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; teas; 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, peas-nuts; best Frontigniac, Sherry, Teneriffe 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 Crocker-ware, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Newport, July 2, 1803.
[61st]
INDIGO.
TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 16, 1803.
WANTED.
A Native 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.
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For sale by O. FARNSWORTH, Alden's Spelling-Books, 1st, 2d, and 3d Parts.
Also, for sale as above, (price 12 1/2.)
SERMONS on VARIOUS IMPORTANT SUBJECTS: Written partly on Sunday of the more Difficult Passages in the Sacred Volume. By Rev. ANDREW LEE, A.M.

IMPORTANT.
Our correspondent at New-Orleans, under date of the 27th December after informing us that 600 of the troops of the United States took peaceful possession of Louisiana on the 20th, adds, "We are now dismissed from patrolling and standing guard, as formerly. Business, which has been in a state of stagnation, begins to revive, and assume vigour. The day on which this place was transferred to our government was a day of general rejoicing; 63 guns were fired at the fort, 21 in honor of the United States, 21 to the French Republic, and 21 to the King of Spain. We augur from the cession of this valuable territory the happiest consequences to the commercial and political interests of our country." [New York pap.]
An account of the taking possession of Louisiana, in the name of the United States of America, and of the entry of the American troops under Gen. Wilkinson, into the city of New-Orleans.
Tuesday, December 20, 1803.
"At 7 o'clock in the morning, Laussat, the colonial prefect and commissary of the French government, notified by beat of drum that the militia should assemble on the parade ground at nine o'clock, in order to receive the American troops, then encamped within half a league. Accordingly the corps, dressed in an elegant uniform, was under arms to the moment. At nine o'clock the officers of both staffs had a conference to make arrangements necessary for so solemn a ceremony. At 20 minutes past 11, a gun, fired from the American camp, announced that the troops were about to leave it. At 30 minutes past 11, another gun was fired as the signal that the troops had taken up the line of march in complete order. The troops, ranged in order of battle, formed themselves in a column and marching at the ordinary pace, to the sound of martial music, playing the well known air, the "Carabineers' march," left their camp. Having reached the road leading to the city, ten drummers and fifers struck up the favorite air of the Muses, "People Francis, Pende de freres," which was afterwards repeated by the band. This column was headed by fourteen dragoons, well mounted and dressed in a handsome red uniform. Four pieces of artillery, each served by ten cannoneers, preceded the first company of infantry, on whose standard having a blue ground, was the device "Nec Pluribus Unum." Another company of infantry, bearing a standard with a white ground, on which was written "The 2d Regiment," formed with the first a corps of one hundred and seventy men; who, having blue uniform and preserving the best order, exhibited a truly military appearance. The column was closed by 25 riflemen, in the Kentucky hunting dress.
At 45 minutes past 7, the column arrived in good order, at the gate of the city, where it was received by a detachment from the grenadiers of the militia dressed in an elegant uniform and ranged in order of battle, the drums beating a march. At 10 minutes past 12, the troops arrived on the parade ground in the city—filing to the left their front was formed opposite the different militia corps, drawn up in the best possible order. At one o'clock Gen. Wilkinson waited upon the municipality, a body composed of the most respectable citizens, where he was received by the prefect in the name of the French government. At a quarter past one a detachment of fifty men, from the American army, proceeded to the house of the consul of the United States, Mr. Clark, to procure the national flag of the United States, which when obtained was wrapped around the waist of the officer of the detachment, which then returned. The flag was then affixed to the halliards of the staff from which the French colours were flying. The officers appointed on both sides the one to hoist the other to lower, the respective flags, having interchanged the compliments customary on such occasions and acquitted themselves handsomely; at 37 minutes past 1, the French flag was lowered half way down the staff and the American flag hoisted till both flags met; in this state both remained for five minutes (the pause being the mark of reciprocal respect) at length the French flag was entirely lowered, and the American hoisted to the top. During this truly interesting ceremony the American music played "Hail Columbia," accompanied by Huzzas. At 2 o'clock the prefect left the city hotel, and proceeded to the prefecture, (the national flag folded around the waist of a French officer) accompanied by several members of the municipality, officers of the militia and of the staff of the American army; as well as by many Spanish officers and a great number of French citizens and others; and as they passed the American troops, the music played the air, "Allons enfans de la patrie" (the Marseillois Hymn.)
"Thus have the United States gained possession of a country, among the productions of which are SUGAR, COTTON, INDIGO, &c."
RALEIGH, (N. C.) Dec. 26.
Letters from Cabarrus county inform us that the proprietors of the Gold Creek (for we understand Reed has disposed of a part of his right in this valuable property) continue to collect this precious metal. Since the jump weighing 28 pounds was found, eight or ten pounds more have been gathered—so that we have every reason to expect that this discovery will become an inexhaustible source of wealth to this part of the Union.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 26.
FOREIGN NEWS. —By the attention of our correspondent at Philadelphia, we have received at the office of the Morning Chronicle the Saturday's papers: They furnish us with foreign intelligence to the 15th November, inclusive—three days later than before received. One of the London papers observes:
"That all along the coast of France, the flutilla is in motion, and indicates an intention of speedily putting to sea. The naval force in
Brest and the Texel, as mentioned exclusively in our paper of some days ago, is much greater than was generally imagined; and the arrival of Sir Sidney Smith from the coast of Holland within these few days, fully confirms the truth of our information. Previous to the return of this gallant officer, on Tuesday last, to Yarmouth, we have reason to think that our intelligence on this important subject was the latest & most accurate that had reached this country and such as government itself now acts upon.—It is true the ships are not all well manned; but few seamen may be sufficient merely to navigate them so short a distance as to England, Ireland, or Scotland—and we know that great exertions were making even in the Mediterranean to get sailors, and lead over land to Brest."
"A general embargo has taken place in France, and seamen even of neutral vessels, have been pressed and sent on board the fleet together with all they could collect from privateers, fishing boats, and every species of private craft. In addition to active preparations, every artifice is made use of to encourage the common soldiery of France, to the desperate enterprise. They are taught to play at cards for English guineas; to consider Bonaparte as invincible; and, by the most infolent slander, to think British Admirals are as venal as Continental Generals. In short every sign, both without and within indicates that the storm is nigh."
NEWPORT,
Thursday, Feb. 2, 1804.
With pleasure we make mention of the general expectation which seems to be excited, by the renewal of the attempt to establish a bridge between this Island and the main, at Howland's Ferry. The enterprise is laudable, and promises the greatest advantages to the proprietors, as well as the public. Encouragement is derived from the perseverance and spirit with which the business has been resumed, that the attempt will this time succeed.
A first rate Fire Engine
was received here a few days since, by the Packet Two Sisters, Capt. Earl, from New-York, constructed by Mr. A. W. Hardenbrook, of that City. It was presented to this town by the generous subscription of a number of its inhabitants. We cannot forbear commending their liberality, especially when we reflect on our deficiency hitherto, and the imminent danger in which we are placed from our dwellings and stores being constructed almost entirely of wood. The Engine has been tried, and gives entire satisfaction to our City, while it reflects the highest honor upon the artist.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Charleston, (South-Carolina) to his friend in this town, dated January 7th, 1804.
"I must now tell you a little piece of news, for I do not think it has reached Newport as yet, though such news generally goes quick.—You must know that Doctor Horace Senter arrived here about 8 days ago. On his arrival, one of the Rutledge's gave him a very polite invitation to go out into the country and spend New-Year's with his brother John Rutledge, (late Member of Congress) who he said would be very happy to see him. Accordingly he went, and there can be no doubt that John was knowing to the whole of it, for it appears that he was in town at the same time; but he that as it may, Senter went out with his brother. On his arrival there, Rutledge was not at home. Senter sat down & was conversing with Mrs. Rutledge, when Rutledge rushed into the room, with 3 more with him, all armed. The first that Senter knew, Rutledge presented a double-barrelled gun at his breast. Senter jumped, caught hold of the gun, and knocked it aside, & as it went off, the charge passed by his body; & he received no other injury than the loss of a part of his little finger, and two shot in his next finger. One of the persons who was with Rutledge, cocked his pistol and held it within a foot of Senter's head, and very fortunately for him, it missed fire. Senter then sprang out at the door which was left open, leaped the fence, and got into the woods, which was a short distance from the house, where he remained the whole night, and all Rutledge's negroes hunting for him, with orders, I suppose, to kill him wherever they could find him, which I have no doubt they would have done, had not the darkness of the night prevented. In the morning he proceeded to the house of a Mr. Martin, & begged him for protection, which Mr. Martin gave him his honor he should have. He had not been long secured there, before Rutledge found it out—went over with his negroes; well armed, and demanded him. But Mr. Martin being a spirited man, told them that he should protect him, and if they offered to fire at him, that he (Mr. M.) would call all his negroes and would
have every soul of them put to death.—Rutledge still persisted, and soon snapped his piece at Senter. Martin then caught hold of it, called it off, and would have shot him if Senter had not gone immediately out. Dr. Senter came down to the protection of Mr. Martin, and orders. Rutledge was soon at their heels, but was not able to see him. Senter tarried here a few days, and then went on to Savannah."
The bristles of the Mercury-men seem to be again on the ascendant. The doleful dole of federal affliction again vibrates in their ears. They have to weep over the naked deformities of another "illustrious stranger!" But dreading the dreadful pangs of conscience, which they have endured on a former occasion, see with what marked reluctance they extend the fraternal hand. Poor "Mercury"! are you, then, so thoroughly convinced of the baseness of your set as to behold them wallowing in the mire of their own generation, and not make one kind effort to lift even their chins above it? But, whatever degree of apathy you may by sad experience be reduced to towards the public sufferings of a fellow-politician, is it generous? Is it becoming, to call on a neighbor to do that which you—even you! revolt at! For your better information in future, we would observe that we never undertake to defend those whom we believe in our hearts to be guilty, concluding that you are the proper source for them to look to for support; and as for publishing the certificates which have appeared in behalf of Mr. Tracy, they are too much like the Doctor Senter and Betsy Chapman certificates in the case of Mr. Rutledge, for the Republican to be concerned with.
We understand that the committee of the House of Representatives of the United States which was appointed to enquire into the conduct of Messrs. Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, judges, have summoned some of the officers, who attended at the court which tried John Fries, to proceed without delay to the seat of the government of the United States, to give such information as their situations enabled them to gain.
The Senate of the United States have determined that the form of their proceedings in the capacity of a court of impeachment, shall be distinct from those in their ordinary character; in consequence of which decision, a separate Journal is kept, and distinct adjournments take place.
The President of the United States has issued three several proclamations, establishing and confirming the treaties lately entered into between several tribes of Indians, by which disputed boundaries are ascertained and permanently fixed, and a considerable territory conveyed to the United States.
The Philadelphia Company of Bookfellers have awarded to Mr. Josiah Johnson, of that city, a Gold Medal, of the value of fifty dollars, as an acknowledged reward for his having produced the best specimen of Printing Ink to the Company.
Population.—A late publication makes the number of inhabitants on this globe to be 896 millions. Of these, 276 millions are Christians (that is people generally denominated Christians) 10 millions of Jews; 210 millions of Mahometans; 450 millions of Pagans. Of those professing the Christian religion, there are 50 millions of Protestants; 30 millions of the Greek and Armenian churches, and 90 millions Catholics.
State Balances.—On Tuesday the 17th ult. the House of Representatives went into a committee of the whole on the motion of Mr. Rodney to extinguish the State Balances. Mr. Rodney, in a speech of considerable length, advocated the measure, which was also supported by Messrs. Thomas, Smilie, Macon, & Mitchell; and opposed by Messrs. Elmer, Thatcher, Hastings, Gregg, Boyd, Sloan, and Dennis. The committee rose, without coming to a decision, and obtained leave to sit again.
The Legislature of the State of DELAWARE have rejected the Amendment to the Constitution respecting the mode of electing a President and Vice-President:—and have, we understand, adopted a resolution declaring the proceedings of Congress on the subject inconsistent with the interest, peace, and happiness of the several States, and also unconstitutional. N. Intel.
MARRIED. —At Tiverton, by the Rev. Mr. Sheppard of Little-Compton, Doctor SAMUEL WEST, to Miss MARY WHITTREDGE, second daughter of Dea. William Whittredge. In this town, on Sunday evening 22d ult. by the Rev. Mr. Patten, Mr. JOHN BOURS, Jan. Merchant, to Miss HENRIETTA SHAW, daughter of Capt. William Shaw.
DIED. —At Middletown, the 30th ult. Mr. THOMAS WEAVER, in the 79th year of his age. "Taught half by reason, half by mere decay; To welcome death, and calmly pass away."
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, Feb. 1. ENTERED. From Brig Jane, Anthony, Charleston Do. Industry, Beale, Surinam Sloop John Adams, Hudson, Jamaica. CLEARED. For Ship Hope, Robinson, Batavia.
The Senate of the United States have fixed on the 2d day of March for the trial of Judge Pickering. A summons is to be served by the Marshall of New-Hampshire.
At Paris, about the middle of October, M. Niquet deposited in one of the public offices a box containing each 2000 francs in gold, given to the two Frenchmen who at the coronation of England obtained the first military order of distinction.
VARIETY STORE.
For Sale by Henry Moore, & Co.
WEST-INDIA Rum by the hhd. gin by the pipe, brandy do. Melaga, Port & Sherry wines, 100 barrels superfine floor, 30 casks fresh raisins, loaf, powdered & brown sugars, coffee, chocolate, bohea andouchong tea, pepper, ginger, and allspice, nutmegs, cloves and cassia, brimstone, alum, copperas, soap by the box; all kinds knives & forks, pen and jack knives, razors in cases, shears and scissors, patent hour and half hour glasses, eaters, English pewter, sad irons, brass & iron candlesticks, spoons of different kinds, brass and iron pipe bellows, shovel & tongs; a good assortment of nails, all kinds of hinges, lock, chest and door locks, warming pans, ironing pans, hearth and houle brushes, iron and steel plate saws, coffee-mills, starch, looking glasses, of every kind, 6 by 8 glass by the box, brass kettles of all sizes, mattrasses of any dimensions; a good assortment hats, 10 bales excellent cotton, snuff, paper by the ream, best kind Spanish indigo. Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, Newport, Feb. 2, 1804.
To be Sold,
ONE Hundred acres of land, lying in South-Kingstown, (in that part of said town called Point Judith.) Its situation is very commodious, it being within one mile of the landing, called Robinson's Pier. Its soil is very good, and contains a suitable proportion of meadow, pasture and plowland, of the best quality. Also, about six acres of salt marsh, of the best kind, adjoining said land, and a fine Cove which is an arm of the sea, where all kinds of fish may be had. Also, forty acres of wood land, lying in said town of South-Kingstown, adjoining the Post road. It is part of the Farm lying in the Hills, called the Mumford land. For further particulars, apply to GIDEON MUMFORD, East Greenwich, Jan. 30, 1804.
Lawton Burdick,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has opened a Shoe Store, next door south of Mr. William Langley, Thames Street, where he will constantly have on hand a general assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes, at the most reduced prices. Also, young Misses and Children's Shoes of every description. Many of his Shoes are warranted, and ripe in those will be mended gratis.
The Boot and Shoe making business is likewise carried on at the same place, in its various branches. Swallow Boats made in the neatest manner, and on the lowest terms; and all favors acknowledged with gratitude. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804.
N. B. A quantity of Shoes, suitable for the West-India market, may be had as above, at a very low rate.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. Newport, to wit: Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court, January 21th, 1804.
WHEREAS Preserved Sisson, of Newport, in the County of Newport, hath lodged his petition praying that for divers causes therein stated, the bands of marriage subsisting between him and his wife Catherine Sisson, may be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:
This is therefore to give notice to the said Catherine Sisson, and to all persons concerned, to appear, if they see fit, at the term of said Supreme Judicial Court, to be held at Newport, within and for said County of Newport, on the first Monday of March next, and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk.
TO THE LADIES, &c.
THE subscriber informs the Citizens of Newport, Portsmouth, and Middletown, that he has concluded to continue collecting Rags for the year ensuing. He will call at their respective houses for the purpose, provided they will take the trouble to save them; and further, to make it more convenient for such as may have them on hand—they may please to send them to Mr. Isaac Fyfe, near the State-house; to Mr. Spencer Hall, opposite the Red-Market; and to Mr. Samuel Sterne, Thames-Street, where they will be taken in, and the Cash paid, from sun rise until nine o'clock in the evening. The price will be three Cents for cotton & linen, half the price for sail-cloth, and one Cent for old junk.
ASAPH CHILSON. February 2, 1804.