Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1806-08-09 00:00:00

Gerald of the United States.
WARREN:—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 45, of Vol. XIV.]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1806.
[Whole No. 711.]
WEEKLY ALMANACK.
   AUGUST. D. OF. P. C. F. Sea. REMARKS.     20 Sunday. 5 2 7 0 28 4 37   21 Monday. 5 3 7 1 34 5 35 Expect North-   22 Tuesday. 5 4 7 2 50 6 33 ern lights about   23 Wednesday. 5 6 7 4 7 7 25 this time.   24 Thursday. 5 7 7 7 25 8 17 New Moon 1h. 58   25 Friday. 5 8 7 8 38 9 9 min. morn.   26 Saturday. 5 9 7 8 51 9 57  
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
CAPTAIN WRIGHT.
THE fate of this gallant officer ought to be known in every part of the civilized world. We should think ourselves dead to every feeling of justice and humanity, if we did not exert our efforts in exposing the unexampled barbarity of the French government, and the state of degradation to which the French nation must be reduced, when such enormities are committed and tolerated.
Our readers will recollect that captain Wright was confined in the Temple, in Paris, because his ship had conveyed some royalists to France. We need not appeal to the history of former wars, because the French have annihilated every vestige of precedent, and of solemn convention; but during the last, when we took many of the ships that landed rebels in Ireland, and spies in Great Britain, we treated their commanders and officers as prisoners of war, who were exchanged, and had every privilege usually granted to brave men taken in combat.
Sir Sidney Smith was likewise in the Temple. He was fortunate enough to escape; but, had he lived to the reign of Bonaparte, he would have shared the fate of his brave countrymen, Wright; because he would have displayed the same indefatigable principle, the same attachment to his country.
The French government conceived, that captain Wright was in the secrets of his government, and determined, that if he refused to become a traitor, he should perish a victim.—Delamare, Fouche's private secretary, ordered him to a final private interrogatory, in which he offered him a large sum of money, and the rank of Admiral in the French service, if he would divulge what he knew of the plans of his government, and of its correspondence with the disaffected in France. This spirited officer replied with indignation to these proposals; but, as they were frequently repeated, with new allurements, he concluded with remaining silent. He was then told, that the tortures should soon restore him to the use of his voice. He was seized and laid on the rack. There he uttered no complaint, though instruments the most tormenting were employed, and pains the most acute were endured. When threatened that he should expire in torments, he said, "I do not fear to die; my country will revenge my murder, and God receive my soul." During the two hours of the first day that he was stretched on the rack, his left arm and right leg were broken, and his pails torn from the ends of both his feet. He was then placed under the care of a surgeon, during five weeks; but before he was perfectly cured, he was carried to another private interrogatory, at which, besides Delamare, Fouche and Real were present.
The minister of police now informed him, that, from the mutilated state of his body, he must be convinced, that it was not the intention of the French government ever to restore him to his country, where he might relate events which the policy of France required to be buried in oblivion; he therefore, had no choice between serving the emperor of the French, and perishing in prison. He replied, that he was resigned to his destiny, and would die as he had lived, faithful to his king and country.
The man in the full possession of his mental qualities and corporeal strength, is generally different from that unutterable being whose mind is enervated by sufferings, and whose body is weakened by wants. For five months, Capt. Wright had seen only gaolers, spies, executioners, tortures, and racks; his food had been bread, and his drink water. He who, thus starved, perished his native dignity, and innate sentiments, is more worthy of monuments or statues, than the legislator or the conqueror.
Capt. Wright was again stretched on the rack, and what is called by the French regeneration the "infernal torments," were inflicted on him. After he had been pinched with red hot irons, brandy and gun-power were poured into his wounds, and set several times on fire, until his flesh was nearly burnt to his bones. In the convulsions, the consequence of these sufferings, he is said to have bitten off a part of his tongue; but still no groans were heard. As life remained, he was again placed under the care of a surgeon; and a spy, in the dress of a Protestant clergyman, presented himself, as if to pray by him. This offer he accepted, but when this man began to ask some inidious questions, he cast on him a look of contempt, and never spoke to him again. At last, every method to obtain information from him proving unsuccessful, a Mameluke strangled him on his bed. Thus expired a hero, whose fate has excited more compassion, and whole
character has received more admiration, even in France, than any of the great men who have fallen fighting for the mighty Napoleon.—Capt. Wright has diffused new rays of glory on the British name, from his dungeon and from his tomb.
If any thing could equal the barbarity of the deed, it is the barefaced impudence with which the French government acquiesced the world with his death. We extract the relation from the Star of November 1, 1805, as translated from the Gazette de France: "Captain Wright, of the English navy, a prisoner in the Temple, has put an end to his existence in his prison, after having read in the Moniteur, an account of the destruction of the Austrian army!"
This atrocious act may, to some of our readers, appear incredible. The writer, on whose authority we state most of the particulars, thus explains the means of his knowledge: Capt. Wright was attended by a surgeon of the name of Vangeard, who gained his confidence, and was worthy of it. From causes easily conceived, he survived his patient only twelve hours; during which he wrote the shocking details, and sent them to three of the members of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps, with a prayer to have them forwarded to Sir Sidney Smith, or to Mr. Windham. From one of these ministers I have obtained the original, in Vangeard's hand writing.
TRIAL OF LORD MELVILLE.
LONDON, JUNE 12.
AGREEDLY to the notice sent from the Lords to the Commons on Tuesday, that their Lordships would proceed further in the trial of Lord Viscount Melville this day, that Hon. House, attended by their Speaker, were in the High Court of Parliament, Westminster-Hall, this morning exactly at ten o'clock. In consequence, however, of a discussion which previously took place in the House of Peers, it was not till half after eleven o'clock that the procession of their Lordships to the Hall took place; and it was twelve before the customary formalities of opening the Court had been gone through.
The ten articles of impeachment were then read, and the question of Guilty, or not Guilty, was put severally and respectively upon each of them to each Peer, beginning with the Junior Baron, each Peer laying his right hand upon his left breast, and saying to each article "Guilty," or "Not Guilty, upon my honour."
The following are the divisions on the different Articles:
On the 1st Article, charging him with applying 10,000l. of the public money to his own use, previous to January 1786: NOT GUILTY 120—GUILTY 15.
On the 2nd Article, charging him with permitting Alexander Trotter to apply sums of the public money to his own use, and conspiring at such fraudulent application: NOT GUILTY 79—GUILTY 57.
On the 3rd Article, charging him with permitting Alexander Trotter to draw public money from the Bank, and place it in the hands of his Brokers, Messrs. Coats and Co. in his own name, and at his own disposal: NOT GUILTY 84—GUILTY 58.
On the 4th Article, charging him with similar connivance, in respect of public money placed by said Trotter in the hands of Mark Spott, for the purpose of private emolument: NOT GUILTY unanimously.
On the 5th Article, charging him the same as in the 1st Article, only laying the Act subsequent to January 1806: NOT GUILTY 131—GUILTY 4.
On the 6th Article, charging him with receiving public money from Alexander Trotter, and applying it to his own use, and in participating with said Trotter in the profit made of the public money: NOT GUILTY 86—GUILTY 47.
On the 7th Article, charging him with receiving 22,000l. of the public money, without interest, from Alexander Trotter: NOT GUILTY 82—GUILTY 51.
On the 8th Article, charging him with receiving from Alexander Trotter, 22,000l. of the public money, for which the defendant was to pay interest: NOT GUILTY 100—GUILTY 30.
On the 9th Article, charging that while the said Alexander Trotter transacted the business of the Defendant as his Agent, he, the said Trotter, was from time to time in advance, to the said Viscount Melville, in that respect, to the amount of from 10,000l. to 20,000l. which sums, was partly taken from the public money, and partly from a mixed fund of public and private money: NOT GUILTY 119—GUILTY 16.
On the 10th and last Article, charging him with taking at divers time, between 1782 and 1784, and between 1784 and 1786, 27,000l. of the public money and converting the same to his private use: NOT GUILTY 123—GUILTY 12.
The Lord Chancellor then informed the Noble Defendant, that he was ACQUITTED
ON ALL THE CHARGES, and the Court broke up.
On this day the anxiety to hear the final determination of this important case, attracted crowds beyond what had been present on any former day, and many who had procured tickets were obliged to go away without being able to effect an entrance. The Peeresses attended in such numbers, that there was scarcely accommodation for them. About a quarter before 11, the Managers entered, followed by the other Members of the House of Commons, and after them by the Speaker, and about an hour after the Peers.
Silence being proclaimed, the Lord Chancellor addressed their Lordships in the following words:—"Your Lordships having fully considered and deliberated upon the several articles of impeachment exhibited against Henry Viscount Melville, and the evidence adduced in support thereof, are now to proceed to pronounce judgment on the several questions; and the first question is this," his Lordship then stated the charge contained in this article.
His Lordship then put the question to the youngest Baron on the first article, and in succession to every other Peer, up to his Royal Highness the Duke of York, the Prince of Wales not being present; the Lord Chancellor having taken all the other opinions, gave his own. The manner of putting the question was this—"John Lord Brooke, is Henry Viscount Melville guilty of the high crimes and misdemeanors charged in this article or not?" Answer, "Not guilty upon my honour."
The Peer in giving his vote stood up, and inclining forwards, placed his right hand on his heart. This had a very impressive effect. The Lord Chancellor having collected the other votes on each charge, gave his own in this form:—"I Thomas Lord Erskine having fully considered and deliberated upon the matter of the 1st article, am of opinion, that Henry Viscount Melville is not guilty upon that article, upon my honour."
All the votes being taken upon the first article, silence was again proclaimed, and the question put in the same manner on the remaining charges, till the whole was gone through. About 25 minutes was taken up in collecting the whole of the votes on each charge. The whole of the votes were entered about a quarter before three—but it took up about an hour more to count up the numbers. About ten minutes before four, the numbers being all cast up by the clerks, assisted by the agents of the parents, the Lord Chancellor spoke as follows:
THE JUDGMENT:—
"The majority of Lords have ACQUITTED Henry Viscount Melville, on the impeachment preferred against him by the House of Commons, and of all things contained therein—and Henry Viscount Melville, I am to acquaint you, that you are acquitted of the impeachment preferred against you by the House of Commons, and of all things contained therein."
The Lord Chancellor then put the question for retiring to the Chamber of Parliament, which was ordered. The Lords returned to their own House in the usual order, and Lord Melville retired with his Counsel and friends. His Lordship looked extremely well. He was rather agitated at the commencement of the collection of the votes, but he soon became easy again, and conversed with his friends in his usual cheerful manner.
The number of votes on each side, on each charge, was correctly as follows:
   Guilty. Not Guilty. Major.     First Charge. 16 119 103   Second do. 58 79 23   Third do. 52 83 31   Fourth do. None All —   Fifth do. 4 131 127   Sixth do. 48 87 39   Seventh do. 50 15 35   Eighth do. 14 121 107   Ninth do. 16 119 103   Tenth do. 12 123 111  
Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York, Cumberland, and Cambridge, and his Highness the Duke of Gloucester, generally voted the same way. Not Guilty—and their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Clarence, Kent, and Sussex, generally Guilty, except on the 4th article, on which all were unanimous for acquittal.
The whole of the King's Household voted Not Guilty on all the charges, except the Earl of Winchelsea, who, in one, if not two of them, voted Guilty.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
BY AN ARRIVAL AT NEW-YORK, LONDON DATED TO THE 17th JUNE, ARE RECEIVED.
GERMANY. VIENNA, MAY 30.
THE passage of couriers through this city at this moment, is uncommon. Yesterday, in the course of an hour, two arrived from St. Petersburg, and one from Paris. And very soon after, three couriers were despatched from this Court to Paris, St. Petersburg, and Berlin, and one to London.
FRANCE.
PARIS, JUNE 6.
His Excellency Mouhib Effendi, holding one of the most important places of the Ottoman Porte, and Ambassador Extraordinary from the Sublime Porte, had yesterday, his first audience of the Emperor and King. At eleven in the morning, the Grand Master of the Ceremonies, accompanied by his attendants, proceeded with six of the Imperial carriages, drawn by six horses each, to take up the Ambassador at his hotel; they were escorted by a guard of fifty dragoons, and the Ambassador was received at the door of the anti-chamber by the Colonel-General of the Imperial Guard on duty.
The Emperor was, as is usual on such occasions, seated on his throne, surrounded by his Ministers, his high Officers, &c. The Ambassador made three bows as he advanced, and was saluted in his turn by the Emperor, who took off his hat and put it on again. The Ambassador then addressed his Majesty in the following speech:
"SIRE,
His Majesty of all the Turkey, Sovereign on the Two Continents and the Two Seas: the trusty servant of the Two Holy Cities: the Sultan Selim Han, whose reign be eternal! sends me to his Imperial and Royal Majesty, Napoleon I. the greatest among the Sovereigns who believe in Christ, the resplendent star of the glory of the western nations; him who holds with a steady hand the sword of courage and the sceptre of justice; to deliver to him the present Imperial letter, which contains congratulations on his accession to the Imperial and Royal Throne, and assurances of a sincere and entire attachment.
"The Sublime Porte has incessantly breathed its best wishes for the prosperity of France, and for the glory which her sublime and immortal Emperor has lately acquired, and the Porte was anxious eminently to testify the joy it felt on the occasion. It was with that view, Sir, that my ever magnanimous Sovereign has ordered me to approach the throne of your Imperial and Royal Majesty, to congratulate you on your accession to the Imperial and Royal Throne, and to assure you, that the ordinary communications not being sufficient upon such an occasion, the Sultan has thought proper to send a special Ambassador, in order more signally to express the sentiments of confidence, of admiration, and attachment, with which he is deeply impressed towards a Prince, who he looks upon as the most ancient, the most faithful, and the most necessary friend of his Empire."
His Majesty made the following answer:
"The mission of your Excellency is very acceptable to me. The assurances you give me of the sentiments of Sultan Selim, your master, come home to my heart. One of the greatest and the most useful advantages which I am desirous to derive from the success of my arms, is to be able to support and aid the most useful, as well as the most ancient of my allies. It is with pleasure I thus publicly and solemnly assure you of these sentiments. Whatever of happiness or of misfortune befalls the Ottomans, will be happy or unfortunate for the French: Transmit these assurances to the Sultan Selim. Let him bring them to his recollection, whenever my enemies, who are also his enemies, would attempt to approach him. He can never have any thing to apprehend from me; and while united with me, he shall never have to dread the power of any of his enemies."
The usual presents were then laid before his Majesty; and the Extraordinary Ambassador, after being pre-

sented to her Majesty, was re-conducted to his hotel with the same ceremony with which he came to the palace.
Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland.
Shortly after, the Ambassadors Extraordinary from their High Mightinesses the States of Holland were conducted with nearly the same ceremonies to the foot of the Imperial Throne, when Admiral Verheul, their President, addressed a speech to his Majesty, in which he observed, that those who had placed him at the head of the present mission, had maturely and solemnly deliberated upon the circumstances of the present moment, and upon the frightful probabilities of the future; and they have discovered in the very close of the calamities with which Europe has so long been afflicted, both the cause of their own misfortunes and the remedy to which they ought to resort. We intreat (said he) your Majesty, to grant us as Supreme Head of our Republic, as King of Holland, Prince Louis Napoleon, your Majesty's brother, to whom we entrust, with an entire and respectful confidence, the guardianship of our laws, the protection of our political rights, and of all the interests of our beloved country.
To this speech his Majesty replied as follows:
Representatives of the Batavian People.
"I have always held it to be the first interest of my crown to protect your country. On every occasion, when I felt it incumbent upon me to interpose in your internal affairs, I was in the outset struck with the inconveniences resulting from the uncertain form of your government; governed by a popular assembly, they would have been influenced by intrigue, and agitated by the neighbouring Powers.—Governed by an Elective Magistracy, every renewal of the Magistracy would have proved a moment of crisis for Europe, and the signal of new maritime wars. All these inconveniences could only be counteracted by an hereditary government. My advice pointed out to your country, at the time of the establishment of your last constitution; and the offer which you make of the crown of Holland to Prince Louis, is conformable to the true interests of your country, and also to mine, and best calculated to assure the tranquility of Europe. France has shewn herself generous in renouncing all the rights which the events of the war had given her over you, but I could not entrust the fortresses which cover my northern frontiers, to the custody of a faithless or even doubtful hand. Representatives, I accede to the wishes of their High Mightinesses; I proclaim Prince Louis King of Holland; and you, Prince, (directing himself to his brother) reign over that country. Their forefathers acquired their independence only by the constant assistance of France. Since that, Holland became the ally of England; she was conquered, and again owed her existence to France. Let her therefore depend on you kings that will protect her liberties, her laws, and her religion; but never cease to be a Frenchman at heart. The dignity of Constable of this Empire will be possessed by you, and by your descendants; it will lay down the duties you have to perform towards me, and make you sensible of the importance I attach to the defence of the fortresses which secure the northern frontier of my dominions, and which I confide to your hands. Prince, keep alive among your troops that spirit with which I saw them animated in the field of battle. Nourish in the breast of your new subjects sentiments of union and affection towards France. Be the terror of the bad, and the father of the good. Such is the character of great Kings."
Prince Louis, advancing to the foot of the throne, returned thanks in a speech highly complimentary to his Imperial brother, in which he condescended to accept the Crown of Holland, and promised to answer the expectations which his Majesty conceived of his fidelity to execute the Imperial will.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, JUNE 14.
By the last sailing ship Oliver Elworth Capt. Bennett, the editors of the New York Gazette have received London and Liverpool papers, the former of the 18th, and the latter to the 20th of June. They afford much interesting matter—part of which is now given—the residue shall appear in future numbers.
The foreign journals present a mass of incongruous rumours, from which it is hardly possible to collect an intelligible detail—but one thing is certain, that Germany is undergoing a complete change in its political constitutions, which will transfer all the power and influence of the Germanic Body to Bonaparte and his allies!—What further objects are in view it is impossible in guess, but so large an army as France now keeps up, cannot be long unemployed.
JUNE 16.
We have received Paris papers to the 8th, and Dutch to the 11th inst. The new form of the Dutch Constitution is definitively pronounced. It is to be a Constitutional Monarchy, but in which the reigning Sovereign will be as dependant upon whosoever fills the throne of France as any of the precepts of that vast Empire. Indeed the authority delegated to King Louis is little more than that of a Viceroy or Lieutenant. He is established in Holland rather for the purpose of covering the northern frontiers of France than for securing any one advantage to the Dutch nation. The conditions of the Treaty, by which the independence of Holland is laid at the feet of France, differ but little from those inserted in this paper on the 2d inst. In the first article, Bonaparte guarantees the integrity of the Dutch possessions in every part of the world. If this guarantee is to be retrospective in its effect, it will necessarily imply that Demerara, Surinam, and the Cape, are to be restored to the Dutch, or, in other words, that they are to be put in possession of France. We do not suppose that he intends to be less peremptory upon this point than he was with respect to the integrity of the French possessions during the negotiation for the peace of Amiens. A commercial treaty between France and Holland is to be one of the leading features in the new arrangement. We may be assured that there will not be an article in it which will not be particularly aimed against the commercial prosperity of this country. The complete exclusion of British manufactures from every part of the Continent, when the range of French despotism, is a favourite idea with Bonaparte. The experience of nearly seven years has not convinced him of its utter impracticability.
The Turkish Ambassador had his introductory audience on the same day that Prince Louis was hailed King of Holland. The address which he delivered on the occasion, is published in the official paper, in the original Turkish character. Could we place much reliance upon the translation annexed to it, we should be apprehensive that the Porte was anxious for an immediate renewal of her former connection with France. Bonaparte hints at something of this kind in his answer. The safety and advantages of an intimate alliance with him are suggested in such a way, that it is to be feared a closer relation than that which binds the two countries at present, is not only mediated, but in progress.
The long and, it must be admitted, important services of Talleyrand have been rewarded with a Principality. Two Italian Duchies, it seems, were in dispute between the Courts of Rome and Naples. Bonaparte put an end to the difference by seizing on the disputed territory, and conferring one of the Principalities upon Talleyrand and the other upon Bernadotte. The former is now prince and Duke of Levenzo—the latter Prince and Duke of Ponte Carvo.
Gen. Fox is to have the command of the British troops in Sicily, and to retain the Government of Gibraltar—Sir J. Moore consequently goes out second in command.
There was a report on Saturday, which made some impression on the
Funds, that Mr. Adair was going to Paris from Vienna, in company with M. D'Oubril, upon a pacific negotiation, jointly with Russia.—No accounts of Mr. Adair's arrival at Vienna are yet received, and the whole of this speculation is reared on the paragraph in foreign papers, that M. D'Oubril was going to Paris from Vienna; a statement, the truth of which, so far from being ascertained, is extremely questionable.
The Gazette of Saturday night contains an Order in Council for allowing friendly and neutral nations to trade to the Cape of Good Hope; prohibiting, however, the importation of Asiatic goods or military stores, except by the India Company; and restricting exports generally without licence.
The Gazette contains an account of the capture of the Spanish Schr. El Virgin del Garmen, off Cadiz, by the Niger, Capt. Hillyar; the Spanish Schooner Santa Clara, by two boats, manned by a part of the crew of the Pique, Capt. Ross; also by the same ship Pique, the Phaeton and Voltiguer, two French brigs of war, with 16 guns and 120 men each. The French brigs were obstinately defended, and the Pique, we are sorry to announce, had 9 officers and men killed, and 14 wounded, in the action; La Creole, French privateer, of 14 guns and 59 men, by the Rein Deer, Capt. Fyffe; also a list of 10 ships, of various descriptions, taken from the enemy by the squadron under the command of Sir Home Popham.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Wilberforce, after a few prefatory observations, moved, that an humble Address be presented to his Majesty, beseeching that he may be graciously pleased to adopt such measures as to him may seem meet to induce America, and the Powers of Europe, to unite with this Country in a Resolution to Abolish the Trade in Slaves.
JUNE 17.
We have received Paris Journals to the 11th and Dutch to the 15th inst.
An article from the Hague, June 10, states the arrival there the preceding day from Paris of Admiral Verhuel and Van Styrum.
His Excellency M. Verhuel, after visiting the Grand Pensionary, and the President of their High Mightinesses, had a conference with the Secretaries of State. Verhuel commenced his career, by delivering to the Secretaries of State plans of various new taxes, which Louis Napoleon, the King of Holland, had charged him to recommend to their immediate consideration and adoption! Verhuel then proceeded farther to open his commission by the King of Holland's order. He repaired to the councils; and afterwards, in a convention of their High Mightinesses, announced the accession of Louis Napoleon to the Kingdom of Holland! The President thanked Verhuel for his important communication, and prayed for the happiness of the people and the country—under this New Order of Things!
The proclamation, &c. of Louis Napoleon, by which he condescends to accept "the Royal Dignity of King of Holland, agreeably to the wishes of the People," was then published throughout every street in the Hague.—This remarkable Paper concludes thus:
"Given at Paris, the 5th June, 1806, being the "First Year of Our Monarchical Government."
We ought, however, to state, that a letter, dated Rotterdam, the 11th inst. received yesterday, states, that King Louis had died suddenly on his way to the Hague: but this report is not entitled to much credit; for according to the Paris Papers, he was not to set out on his journey till the 11th, the day on which his death was reported at Rotterdam.
The Moniteur of the 7th, contains a copy of the Prussian Proclamation, by which Anspach is transferred to Bavaria.
The difference respecting Cattaro is at length terminated. The evacuation of that post by the Russians, or, at least, the issue of orders for that purpose, is officially announced in the Moniteur of the 8th instant. The
French armies are in consequence immediately to retire from Germany, and Brannau is to be restored to Austria.
Letters from Berlin in the Dutch Papers of the 14th instant, say, that "Buron Hardenberg was about to set out from thence for London, on a special mission.
The Funds yesterday experienced an additional rise, and there were some considerable purchases. The speculation is similar to that we mentioned yesterday.—A negotiation is expected to take place in a conjunction with Russia. The letters and papers from the Continent encourage this expectation; but we cannot view it as founded upon any authentic information.
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 15.
Yesterday Sir Erasmus Gower hoisted his flag on board the Isis, of 50 guns, which will sail in a day or two, with the Nemesis and Jamaica frigates, for Newfoundland.
NEW PROVIDENCE.
NASSAU, JULY 1.
By his Excellency Charles Cameron, Esq. Captain General and Governor in Chief, in and over the said Islands, and of the garrisons there, or that may be therein, Chancellor, Vice-Admiral and ordinary of the same.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the time limited for the admission of Lumber and Provisions into the different ports of this Colony from the United States of America in foreign vessels, will expire on the 9th day of July next: AND WHEREAS, it appears necessary and expedient, that the admission of lumber, and of certain kinds of provisions from the said United States in foreign vessels should be further allowed and continued: I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice and consent of his Majesty's Honourable Council of these Islands, to issue this my Proclamation, permitting and allowing the importation of corn, all sorts of grain, pulse, flour, bread, rice, salted provisions (except salt beef, pork and butter) cattle and live stock of all kinds, and all sorts of lumber, from the said United States into the ports of Nassau, Exuma, Turk's Island, St. George and Crooked Island, as well in neutral as British vessels, from and after the said 9th day of July next, until notice of six months shall be given, declaring that this my Proclamation (and the permission hereby given) is to be considered as no longer in force. And I do hereby give notice, that if any other articles except those particularly above enumerated and permitted to be so introduced from the said United States, measures will be taken for the forfeiture of the ship or vessel so importing the same, and of the goods so imported, in contravention of the laws of navigation.
Given under my hand and seal of the said Islands at Nassau, in the Island of New Providence, this twenty seventh day of June, in the Year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six, and in the forty-sixth year of his Majesty's reign.
CHARLES CAMERON.
By his Excellency's command, JOHN McCARTNEY, Dep. Sec.
Domestic Occurrences.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, JULY 26.
WE learn, that Mr. Pinckney, now Minister Extraordinary to the Court of London, is appointed Minister Resident at that Court, in room of Mr. Munroe, who returns home.
It is stated on good authority, that Mr. Munroe has informed government that previous to the arrival of the late non-importation act, and the violent and virulent language held in all the democratic papers, he was in a fair way of an honorable and advantageous settlement of our differences with Great-Britain. But on reading those proceedings, language and sentiments, particularly in the National Intelligencer, Aurora, &c. Mr. Fox had observed that he was no to bullied or frightened into measures;—and could not be convinced that there existed the smallest spirit of conciliation in the government; when the papers, which, he said, the Administration could con-

troul, by their influence and advice, at least, held such language.
PENNSYLVANIA.
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 30. YELLOW FEVER.
We sometime ago published a communication declaring the Board of Health of London had agreed in an opinion that the yellow fever was not contagious. The following extract of a letter from a gentleman in London to Dr. Coxe of this city, was the source from whence that communication was derived:
"We had much conversation respecting what is called the yellow fever with you, and the different Islands in the West-Indies; and the many instances that have occurred to have propagated it here, notwithstanding every possible precaution of severe quarantine, had it been contagious in generis from all which the Board of Health are confirmed that it is not contagious; but seem to agree with you in your late letter to me on this subject, that it is the highest grade of the bilious fever, not communicable but in those confined city atmospheres and not generated from importation."
"One of the members of the board of health, and the writer of the letter."
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, JULY 26.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Silliman of the ship John and Francis, to his owner in this city, dated
"HALIFAX, JUNE 11, 1806."
DEAR SIR,
After a long contest, I obtained the restitution of the ship only, last Wednesday, and the whole of the cargo detained and discharged, together with what I have claimed in behalf of captain Baas. The only reason now remaining for the detention of captain Baas' property is, that they pretend to say that he had not funds in France sufficient to purchase so much property; but I hope to-morrow to convince them to the contrary—if not, I can do no more; I have had already 6 trials, and every time something else is wanting; however, I hope to obtain the restitution of both his and your property, so as to sail in 7 or 8 days—this must necessarily cause 4 or 5 days detention, as the proofs are all to be copied and registered before trial. This very great detention has arisen from so many prizes being in port, and the irregularity of the proceedings of the Court. The Court's expenses will be very extravagant, I fear. The other day the brig Mars, Capt. Hughes, from St. Domingo, was restored by paying his own charges and those of the captors which (court expenses only) came to 1025 dollars; and this has been the general case with all vessels that have been restored in this port; first they detain them 7 or 8 weeks in port, then tell them if you will pay our court charges, you may go about your business—if you do not choose to do so, you may do as you can. This has been the general proceeding and conduct of this court.
"American vessels are daily flocking in here, and most of them sent in by the Leander. Yesterday the ship —, of New-York, from Lima, was sent in taken within 40 miles of the harbour of New-York, laden with cocoa, copper, and Peruvian bark, out on her voyage 14 months—cargo worth between 2 and 300,000 dollars, which is enough in itself to condemn her in this port. This infernal ship Leander and her notorious commander, is a greater annoyance to the American commerce than all the British navy besides. I shall be very liberal in expressing my detestation of his misconduct to me and my crew, which treatment, as well to other Americans as to myself, I am sure is unbecoming the character of a savage brute, much less a British officer. There are several instances of his firing at vessels while actually lying to; among these circumstances, the ship Hardware of New-York, be boarded while my mate and people were on board—she was from New-York, bound to Liverpool—after firing one shot, she drove to; but this did not satisfy the vengeance of this Monster (who had a long chase before he came within gun shot) but he actually fired upwards of 20 shot at her before he would board her, and some of the shot are said to have hit the defenceless victim ship. These circumstances, corroborating with many others of a similar nature, are sufficient to make all mankind hate and detest him (said Whitby.) You'll excuse the length of this letter, and permit me to conclude, by humbly subscribing myself, most respectfully," &c.
In some other letters which the owner has received, captain S. mentions, that notwithstanding repeated solicitations, he had at first been refused to go on board his ship which he daily saw going to destruction—that his passengers, eleven in number, and his crew, were turned on shore and he obliged to allow for the support of the first 40 dollars a week, and for the latter, 3 dollars a week each.
JULY 30. The Miranda expedition. —Capt. Wood, of the brig Mary, from the island of Trinidad, failed from thence the 10th instant, and informs, that General Miranda, in the ship Leander, under British colours, arrived there the 22d of June from Barbadoes. The British sloop of war Lilly arrived in company. Miranda brought with him about 200 men, and was recruiting his force at Trinidad, 300 having already enlisted. Several of the inhabitants of Carraccas had come over for the purpose of joining the expedition, and had enlisted into the service. Several of the first characters at Trinidad were going to the Main with Miranda. The crew of the Leander was in high spirits, and the inhabitants of Trinidad were confident of success. It was reported, that Gen. Hislop had offered his services to go with the expedition. The command of the Leander was given to Capt. Johnson.
The following is one of Miranda's proclamations:
"Friends and countrymen!
"THE glorious opportunity now presents itself of relieving from oppression and arbitrary government, a people who are worthy of a better fate, who ought to enjoy the blessings of the most happy country in the universe, which bountiful providence has given them, but who are shackled by a despotism too cruel for human nature longer to endure. Groaning under their present afflictions they hail with extended arms the noble cause of freedom and independence, and call upon you to share with them in the godlike action of relieving your distressed fellow creatures. Hasten then to join the standard of ONE who has the happiness to call himself your countryman, and is determined to rescue his country, and to shed the last drop of his blood in promoting its happiness—An object of which he has never lost sight, for a moment of his life.
"There will be made a liberal distribution of land at the expiration of a twelve-month, according to rank; and privates, from the instant of enrollment, will be entitled to provisions and clothing, with a quarter dollar per day as pay, not subject to any deductions."
"And you brave volunteers of the islands who have nobly come forward to partake with us our honours, and to share with us our prosperity. Hasten to follow those officers under whose care you have already been trained, and who are impatient to lead you on to victory and WEALTH."
"The gulf that Columbus first discovered and honoured with his presence, will now witness the illustrious actions of your gallant efforts."
AUG. 4.
We learn with great satisfaction, that by the vigilance of the officer of the customs in this port, a large vessel laden with military stores, and which it is said was to carry a considerable number of men, to the West-Indies, has been seized, when under sail on her passage outward. She is now in the hands of the government, and we trust that the law will be enforced, whoever may be the owners: the names of the owners we have not yet learned, nor whether she was destined to aid MIRANDA or the black emperor.—Aurora of Philadelphia.
AUG. 5.
Capt. Richard Gaul, late master of the ship Louisa, of Philadelphia, came passenger in the Emperor, from Port-au-Prince. He informs that the Louisa, with 230 bds. of sugar on board, was, on the 20th of June, cut out of Leogane Roads by a French privateer; that the mate, John Robinson, and a seaman, John Strawbridge, were both shot by the French after the ship struck her colours. They were firing at the Captain when the mate was killed; but the Captain fortunately made his escape. The ship Louisa, was afterwards chased by a British brig into Cuba, where she was burnt by her captors.
AUG. 7.
By the arrivals yesterday, we have received Nassau papers to the 26th, and Norfolk papers of the 31st ult.
A Nassau paper of the 25th, contains the following laughable jargon—
"About two weeks since, some of the Exumians in passing Water Key, were terrified with a warlike bustle on shore. On their arrival at Exuma, they reported that the French and Spanish standards were planted, and 50 men were drawn up in battle array. On this alarm two gentlemen immediately set sail, and arrived the next day at Water Key. On their approach they discovered that the enemy's standards was nothing more nor less than an old Shirt fixed on a pole, and the fifty warriors, THREE poor American sailors, who had been there almost four months, having been cast away the 17th of March, in the Olive Branch, Jones, from St. Thomas to Havana. They laved nothing but a box of candles, on which, with fruit and roots, they subsisted. The crew was origin-
ally six; but the captain and two men left the place on the first of May on a raft which they had constructed, and have not since been heard of. The three men were put on board a small vessel, and arrived the next day at Exuma."
WARREN:
SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 1806.
Owing to the length of Foreign News received by the last Mails, we are obliged to omit several lengthy and interesting articles, which we shall lay before our readers, in the next Herald.
Capt. Schott, arrived here from Tortola, confirms the former accounts of the French and English fleets off that island, the 5th July. The French were standing in for the harbor, when the English appeared in sight. The French then put away to leeward. From the fleet they learnt the intention of the French Admiral to destroy Tortola, and the shipping (15 sail deeply laden) in the harbor. Admiral Cochrane did not think his force sufficient to court a battle, but intended to defend himself if they first attempted it.—Boston Gazette.
It was reported, at Tortola, July 11th, that RICHARD STRACHAN's squadron, of 10 sail of the line, had arrived at Barbadoes.—This is given as report.
An advertisement in a Nashville paper of the 5th ult. states, "that the works of the United States Saline, below the mouth of the Wabash, are now conducted with so much spirit and success, that the quantity of Salt now is greatly superior to the demand; several thousand bushels have been accumulated in store; the price is reduced to 5 shillings Virginia currency, per bushel."
MARRIED,
In this town, on Sunday evening last, Mr. James Halle, to Miss Lydia Alger, daughter of Mr. Jonathan Alger.
At Wickford, on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Northup; Capt. Joseph R. Tillinghast, to Miss Phebe Cozzens, daughter of John Cozzens, Esq.
At Providence, on Tuesday morning, the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Gano; Mason Shaw, Esq. High Sheriff of the County of Hancock, District of Maine, to Miss Mary B. Howell, second daughter of the Hon. David Howell.
At Providence, on Thursday evening, the 24th of July, by the Rev. Mr. Cornell; Mr. John Allen, of Exeter (R. I.) to Miss Honour Howard, daughter of Mr. Caleb Howard.
DIED,
Off Batavia, March 9. much regretted, Mr. James Welch, 2d officer of the ship Hazard, of Providence, aged 19 years.
At Attleborough, (Mass.) on the 14th ult. Mr. John Welch, printer.
At Newport, on the 30th ult. in an advanced age, Mr. James Atkinson, a native of Ireland.
In Boston, on Monday last, CHARLES AUSTIN, Esq. 18, Son of Benjamin Austin, Esq. and member of the present Senior Class, Cambridge College—by the discharge of a pistol from Thomas O. Selfridge, Esq. The particulars of this unfortunate and melancholy affair are so variously represented by contradictory reports, that were it in any respect proper, it would be impossible for us to give any correct detail.
We merely understand, that a dispute of a personal nature, had taken place between the father of the young gentleman deceased, and Mr. Selfridge, and that on the meeting of the two latter, in State-Street, Monday, about one o'clock the unhappy event ensued which terminated in the death of Mr. Austin, on the spot. Mr. Selfridge has surrendered himself for trial.
SHIP NEWS.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
DISTRICT OF NEWPORT.
  ENTERED,  FROM    Sloop Juliet, Pearle,  Havana    CLEARED,  FOR    Brig Dispatch, Shearman,  Havana  
DISTRICT OF PROVIDENCE.
  ENTERED,  FROM    Sloop Rolls, Earle,  Charleston    — New-York, Williams,  New-York    Schr. Union, Gray,  Ivica    Ship Hazard, Elderkin,  Batavia    — Arthur, Talbot,  Calcutta    CLEARED,  FOR    Sloop Ann & Sarah, Justin,  New-York    — Ann, Comstock,  ditto    — Juno, Comstock,  ditto    — Lark, Somers,  Richmond    Brig Jolly Robin, King,  Nevis    Ship Abby & Sally, Sheldon,  Rotterdam    — Mary & Eliza, Simons,  Cowes  
DISTRICT OF BRISTOL.
  ENTERED,  FROM    Brig German Peggy, Davis,  Havana via Newport    — Hero, Devol,  New-York    CLEARED,  FOR    Sloop Morning Star, Earl,  Africa    — Baltimore, Church,  ditto    Brig Ann & Hope, Luther,  ditto  
Arrived, at New-York, on the 6th instant, brig James, Loughhead, of this port, in 12 days from Matanzas. Aug. 1, in lat. 36, 47, long. 74, 20, spoke ship Charlotte, 11 days from Mariel for Boston.
Baltimore, Aug. 2.
Arrived, schr. Edith & Polly, Richardson, 16 days from Port-au-Prince. In lat. 34, long. 76, saw 7 sail of heavy ships (supposed to be men of war, standing to the westward under easy sail.
Alexandria, Aug. 1.
Arrived, brig President, Bell, Carraccas, July 10, lat. 29, 17, long. 72, was spoken by a French fleet of 6 line-of-battle ships, and one frigate under the command of Prince Jerome Bonaparte, treated politely, and suffered to proceed without interruption.
Also, brig Louisa, M'Namara, 15 days from Barbadoes. On the 11th July, a British
squadron consisting of 6 line-of-battle ships, 2 frigates and a cutter, under the command of Sir J. B. Warren, arrived off Barbadoes about 8 o'clock in the morning, and sailed again at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, in consequence of information received from the Osprey sloop of war, relative to the French fleet.
Salem, Aug. 1.
Arrived, brig Batley, in 71 days from Leghorn, Spoke, May 26, in the Streights, brig —, Wilson, of New-York, 3 days from Minorca for Barcelona; July 12, lat. 42, long. 55, ship Enterprise, Patten, of New-York for Bordeaux; same day, ship Pallas, of do. for Amsterdam; 14th, lat. 42, long. 59, a brig from New-York bound to Lisbon or Bremen, and a ship in company; 16th, lat. 42, long. 59, a ship 9 days from New-York for Liverpool.
About the 13th of May, an English frigate of 44 guns appeared off the harbour of Leghorn, and was seen to take several small craft of the French coasters from Corsica, bound to Leghorn—the frigate sent her boat in a calm, and took one Corsican coaster; it happened that the Englishmen drank too freely of the Corsican wine that was on board the coaster, the Corsicans retook their own vessel, and the Englishman's boat with ten men, and carried them into Leghorn. The frigate the same day sent a flag of truce wishing to exchange prisoners, which was not granted. Dispatches were immediately sent to Florence to government.—The Corsicans and Englishman's boats were ordered to the Lazaretto to perform quarantine. The frigate was cruising off the Gulf of Genoa the day before I left Leghorn. A report was in town that the frigate had taken a boat of the French bound from Genoa to Leghorn with 8000 dollars on board.—It was daily expected that the English would blockade Leghorn.
15 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 23d inst. a Yellow NEGRO BOY, an Indented Apprentice, named BENJAMIN BARNEY, about 18 Years of Age, Five Feet Six and a Half Inches high—had on when he went away, a Blue Short Jacket, and a Pair Naskkeen Trowsers.—Any one who may take up said Boy and deliver him to the Subscriber, shall receive the above Reward and all necessary charges paid.
DANIEL PHINNEY.
N. B.—ALL Master's of vessels and other Persons are hereby forbid harbouring or carrying off said Apprentice under Penalty of the Law.
Warren, July 25, 1806.
FOR SALE,
The fast sailing BRIG COLUMBIA , Burthen 102 Tons, and about 2 1/2 Years Old.
LIKEWISE, 62 Puncheons good flavored 3d Proof Antigua RUM. 9 Hogheads excellent retailing MOLASSES.—Apply to
CHARLES WHEATON, or WILLIAM CARR.
Warren, July 25, 1806.
FOR SALE,
THE staunch and well Built BRIG COMMERCE , Burthen 106 Tons, now lying at the Wharf of Charles Collins, Esq. and can be fitted for tea at a small expense.—Apply to
HENRY SISSON.
Warren, July 25, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix to the last Will and Testament of
NATHANIEL HOWLAND , late of this Town, Mariner, deceased; and have taken upon her that Trust by giving Bonds as the Law directs.—All Persons having Demands upon the said Estate, are requested to exhibit the same on or before the 1st Day of September; and all indebted to the said Estate, are called upon to make Payment, to
NICHOLAS PECK, Attorney for HANNAH HOWLAND.
Bristol, July 11, 1806.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being on a Journey, and wishing to be quit of every needless Incumbrance, requests all that are indebted to him by Note or Book, to make immediate Payment, to enable him to pay his just Debts, together with a little spending Money to bear his Expences on the Road:—Those who do not comply with this Request within Three Months, must expect that their Accounts will be lodged in the Hands of an Attorney.
ARCHIBALD MUNRO.
Bristol, July 8, 1806.
FOR SALE, BY
RUFUS & NATHAN M. BURR , 65 puncheons 3d proof Rum, Coarse Rock Salt, for the Diary, 14 half bbls. Mefs Mutton, 20 nest Molasses Casks, 2 bbls. R. Beef.
Terms of payment liberal. Inquire of the above.
Warren, May 10, 1806.

APOLLO'S FOUNT.
From the Boston Weekly Magazine.
FANCY.
WHEN first gay Fancy's luring form Display'd her plotting smiles; My youthful heart believ'd her vows, And trufted to her wiles.
On her swift wings I mount the air, And skim the liquid skies; O'erjoy'd to chase the phantom fame, And seize her as she flies.
I through her airy regions roam, And seek the prize with pain; Or sought 'ring round her temple move, And ask her aid in vain.
So fancy gilds the baits of vice, And tempts the heart to stray; And strews each thorny path with flowers, To lead the mind away.
But sad experience checks its flight, And curbs its regal sway; Brings back the reign of reason pure, And manhood's brighter day.
Let calm reflection rule each thought, And ev'ry action prove; Nor e'er permit the youthful mind O'er fancy's fields to rove.
AMUSING DEPARTMENT.
LIFE OF AN AUTHOR—A FRAGMENT. Os dignum aeterno nitidum quod fulgeat auro, Si mallet laudare deum cui foidida monstra Praetulit, et liquidam tem eraret crimine vocem. PRUDENTIUS.
PASSING through an obscure street of the metropolis, I observed a crowd assembled round the door of a mean habitation; an auctioneer was performing the duty of his function, to satisfy the demand of a clamorous landlord. "This chest," vociferated the man, "once belonged to an author;" my curiosity was excited.—"Look at this article, sir; whoever is the purchaser of this, will doubtless become the possessor of learning;" he at the same time raised the lid, and produced a bundle of manuscripts.—"Five shillings—no more than five shillings? 'Tis your's, sir, with all the wit it contains; retail it to the world—you have paid for it, and it is all your own."
When I had an opportunity of examining the chest at my lodgings, to my disappointment, I discovered the copy of a work to be found on the shelves of every circulating library, I felt for the insult to society, and threw all the manuscripts in the fire. A few leaves, however, arrested my attention; they appeared to be the author's memoirs. I snatched them from the flames, and the moral with which they seemed replete was their preservative from oblivion; as little did I think of finding so valuable a relict amidst such trash, as an uncontaminated mind amidst the avowed sons of dissipation.
"Reader—If the pages of fiction yield thee delight, if thou seek the acquaintance of fancy's wild and misshapen forms, in preference to the heroes of history and truth, listen to the words of experience—they may afford thee an useful lesson."
Here the narrator informs us of his name and family; these and a few other unimportant circumstances, I have omitted.
"At school, I well remember with what avidity I perused the works in which true pleasure and instruction were combined; the exploits of Alexander, the noble patriotism of Cato, the history of my native country, excited an interest grateful and beneficial. But alas! in an evil hour a novel recommended by a fellow-student, engaged my attention. Like wine, it intoxicated and impaired my more reasonable faculties; that laudable emotion was bartered for an artificial interest."
"My education finished—I recant that inadequate phrase—the seeds of my destruction sown, my father placed me in a mercantile situation, with many advantages of future success. My ledger awhile prevented my recourse to other books; still I resolved that a thorough knowledge of business should be succeeded by that of useful literature. An incident, let it be deemed by no means trivial, frustrated these good intentions; the daily report of a very interesting novel, awakened my former passion. I perused it with peculiar delight; my at-
tention to the counting house considerably lessened; my attendance on the circulating libraries become most frequent, and
Here the fire had seized the leaf in a perpendicular direction; hence the narrative is unfortunately cut short at the most important crisis—the commencement of a love story. Anxious however, for the information of my fair readers, whose feelings the event may immediately occupy, I have obtained information more from the remainder of the manuscript, that the hero, like Sylvester Daggerwood, "formed a romantic attachment"—to a milliner. It also appears that he calmly braved the remonstrances of "cruel parents," and dutifully married her.
"Friends forsook me; my father, exasperated at my misconduct, and unwilling that the younger branches of his family should witness the encouragement of such an example, enclosed a small sum to supply my present necessities, and discarded me forever.—My late idleness had incensed the merchant under whom I might have retained an honourable and lucrative situation; he expelled me from his counting house with disgrace. I hired a mean apartment, and commenced scribbles. I produced a NOVEL, confessed to abound with sentiment and sensibility, but which, pursued on the plan of other works of a similar description, contained the most infamous doctrines of new philosophy, was interlarded with obscenity—was charged with deadly poison. This prostitute of my brain I ushered into that brothel for the mind, a—Modern Circulating Library! My hand trembles at the self-accusation. Should this book be exhibited at the great day of account—fall on me ye mountains; hide me from the just wrath of heaven, let not this damning proof of guilt appear against me!
"Poverty surrounds us; my wife's romantic spirit could little brook the dreary scene that daily presented itself. My LAST shilling I gave her to purchase food. She went, but never to return! The most diligent search was fruitless: all night I bathed my pillow with tears in agony for her absence.—The morning cleared up the mystery—this letter arrived, to blast me with its contents:—
"SIR, The prospects I had formed, when I consented to give you my hand, are unrealized. Destitute of the means to afford me the situation to which every woman of enlightened understanding must necessarily aspire, I have taken a refuge from poverty in the arms of Capt. B——. An unprejudiced mind like yours, will easily perceive the reasons that have influenced me to take this step. At the altar, it is true, I promised to love you. Can the heart be susceptible of this tender passion for a man incapable of screening it from the craving demands of hunger? I am unable to rebel against nature; she has rid me of a promise which odious custom alone sanctions.
Adieu, HARRIOT." "Oh, Harriot! could I have expected this! Modern Philosophy! to thy infernal principles I owe my wretchedness. The world grows hateful to my sight. Welcome the deadly phial! ***** Be thou my passport to the world unknown—it cannot use me worse than this has done."
My resolution wavers; at the dismal prospect of eternity, I shudder! I know that tortures endless and unutterable awaits me!"
The following appears to have been written immediately before the writer finished his earthly career.
"Reader—the deed is done! he who now addresses thee is quitting this world forever; soon must he appear before the awful tribunal of Heaven, to receive his sentence from an all-righteous Judge, and his works shall follow him. His memory will be the ridicule of this world, but the pity of those who knew him. Harriot! mis-
aken girl! I dread to think upon thy fate; though surrounded by the thoughtless devotees of pleasure, let thy husband's remains claim one sigh—I ask no more. The poison gives me dreadful warning! I dare not sue for mercy, and fear to meet that Providence I have so basely injured."
"Which way shall I fly Infinite wrath and infinite despair? Which way I fly is hell; myself am hell, And in the lowest deep a lower deep, Still threat'ning to devour me, opens wide, To which the hell I suffer seems a heaven!" B. H. BERTI.
A MAN, plagued with an ill tempered wife, threw himself into the water, determined, by drowning, to avoid the miseries of being daily subjected to her scolding tongue. When he was taken up, the following lines, expressive of his feelings, were found in his pocket:—
"Let lightning flash—let thunders roll along, Let hideous night fends join in awful song, Let earthquakes shake the earth from pole to pole, And hell stand gaping for my sinning soul, Let elements contend in endless strife, All are not equal to a scolding wife."
HINTS ON CONVERSATION.
THERE is no part, perhaps, of social life, which affords more real satisfaction, than those hours which one passes in rational and unreserved conversation. That conversation, however, may answer the ends for which it was designed, the parties who are to join in it must come together inclined to please and to be pleased.
In the conduct of it, be not eager to interrupt others, nor uneasy at being yourself interrupted; since you speak either to amuse or instruct the company, or to receive those benefits from it.—Give all, therefore, leave to speak in turn. Hear with patience, and answer with precision. Inattention is ill manners; it shows contempt; and contempt is never forgiven.
Trouble not the company with your own private concerns, as you do not love to be troubled with those of others. Your's are as little to them, as theirs are to you. You will need no other rule whereby to judge in this matter.
Contrive with dexterity and propriety, that each person may have an opportunity of discoursing on the subject with which he is best acquainted. He will be pleased, and you will be informed. By observing this rule, every one has it in his power to assist in rendering conversation agreeable; since, though he may not choose, or be qualified, to say much himself, he can propose questions to those who are able to answer them.
Avoid stories, unless short, pointed, and quite a-propos. He who deals in them, says Swift, must either have a very large stock, or a good memory, or must often change his company.—Some have a set of them strung together like onions: they take possession of the conversation by an early introduction of one, and then you may have the whole rope; and there is an end of every thing else, perhaps, for that meeting, though you may have heard all twenty times before.
Talk often, but not long. The talent of haranguing in private company, is insupportable. If the majority of the company be naturally silent or cautious, the conversation will flag, unless it be often renewed by one among them, who can start new subjects. Forbear, however, if possible, to broach a second before the first is out, lest your stock should not last.—There are those, who will repeatedly cross upon and break into the conversation with a fresh topic, until they have touched upon all, and exhausted none. Economy here, is necessary for most people.
Laugh not at your own wit and humour: leave that to the company. When the conversation is flowing in a serious and useful channel, never interrupt it by an ill-timed jest. The stream is scattered, and cannot be again collected.
Discourse not in a whisper, or half voice, to our next neighbour. It is ill breeding, and, in some degree, a fraud; conversation-stock being (as one has well observed) a joint and common property.
In reflections of absent people, go no farther than you would go, if they were present. "I resolve (says Bishop Beveridge) never to speak of a man's virtues to his face, nor of his faults behind his back." A golden rule! the observation of which would, at one stroke, banish flattery and defamation from the earth.
TO THE LADIES.
THE following are humbly recommended as necessary requisites for a Lady's Toilet:—A fine eye-water, benevolence .—Best white paint, innocence .—A mixture, giving sweetness to the voice, mildness and truth .—A wash to prevent wrinkles, contentment .—Best rouge, modesty .—A pair of the most valuable ear-rings, attention .—An universal beautifier, good humor .—A lip-salve, cheerfulness .
ANECDOLE.
A CERTAIN Lady, of unsuspected conjugal fidelity towards a husband, to whom she had borne six children, gave the name GRATIS, to a daughter, with which she was favored, a few years after his decease.—A person remarking upon the incident, observed, that however some might reflect on the widow, for his part he thought her excusable—that, in his idea, having subscribed and faithfully accompanied for six, she was undoubtedly entitled to the seventh, GRATIS.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to JOSIAH MUNRO by book or note, are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscriber; an Assignment of all his property being made for the express purpose of a speedy settlement with all concerned.
N. M. BURR, Assignee. *Warren, July 4, 1806.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice, that there will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, in Somerset, Mass. on Monday the First day of December next, at 11 o'Clock, A. M. the following real Estates belonging to the heirs of SIMEON POTTER, Esq. late of Swansea, deceased, viz.
THE very pleasantly situated MANOR HOUSE, being the well known Seat of the late Henry Bowers, Esq. with the out-houses and Eighty ACRES of Land adjoining, all under good improvement and well fenced with Stone-Wall. This seat presents some of the best views on the River, and is in the very heart of Somerset.
THE DWELLING-HOUSE, STORES and WHARF, heretofore belonging to Mr. Lloyd Bowers, this is confessedly the best stand in Somerset for Business. The Stores are ample and convenient, the Wharf is in good repair and well built, is at the head of the deep navigable water, and at ordinary Tides, Vessels of 200 Tons will float along side.
THE MANSION-HOUSE and LOT whereon it stands, fronting the Main-Street, and very conveniently situated for Business, heretofore the property of Mr. Caleb Bowers, subject to a right of Dower.
A TEN ACRE LOT at the head of broad Cove, a WOOD LOT of 12 Acres, and another of Three Acres. The above Estates will be Sold entire or in Lots as shall suit purchasers.—The Terms of Sale will be made known at the Time and Place of sale, which will be on the Premises. For any information that may be wanted about the Premises, apply to Mr. David Anthony, of Somerset.—By Order and in behalf of the Heirs of Col. Simeon Potter.
WILLIAM D'WOLFE, Agent for the Heirs.
*BRISTOL, JUNE 13, 1806.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed, and taken upon them the trust of Executors, to the last will and testament of
NATHAN MUNRO, late of Rehoboth, in said county, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: they therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased Estate, to make immediate payment:—And those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to us
ALLEN MUNRO, THOMAS MUNRO.
*Rehoboth, June 27, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons any ways indebted to the Estate of NATHANIEL MARTIN, late of Barrington, Esquire, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of said NATHANIEL: And those who have any demands against said Estate are also requested to exhibit the same to
CALVIN MARTIN, ANDERSON MARTIN, } Executors *Barrington, March 8, 1806. (6m.)