Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-11-28 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.
John F. Townsend, & Co. HAVE just received, in addition to their former Assortment, a great variety of FALL & WINTER GOODS, All which will be disposed of on the lowest possible terms. [Newport, Oct. 30.]
ISAAC AUSTIN, Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Wm. R. Wilder, nearly opposite John F. Townsend's, and next door North of Gibbs & Channing's where he offers for sale, a variety of ENGLISH, INDIA, & GROCERY GOODS, of the latest Importations, procured at the best Markets, and which will be sold at moderate prices, for Cash or approved Credit.—Among the Articles lately received, and just opened, are
SUPERFINE, second-best, and common Broadcloths. do. Cassimeres. A variety of silk and cotton, striped, plain and mix'd Cassimeres, Nankens and Velvets. 4-4 and 6-4 coloured and white, glazed & plain Cambricks. India Book-Muslin, and Book-Handkerchiefs. Do. do. Scotch do. A variety of Gloves and Hosiery. Barcelona and common, black and coloured, silk Handkerchiefs. 2 bales India Cottons. Lincens, Persians, Bengals and Linens. An assortment of kid, Morocco, calf-skin and stuff Shoes. A great variety of English and American manufactured Hats, from one dollar to six dollars. Cotton Yarn, cotton stripes and cotton Bed-Ticks, as usual.
LIKewise, Young-hyson, hyson-skin, souchong and bohea Teas, loaf and brown Sugars. Cotton and wool Cards. 1 cask assorted metal Tea-Pots. He desires to merit the favors of his customers. Newport, 9th Month 19. 1804.
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mels and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
MEIN & ROGERS Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-Street, JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qr. cask. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings. Newport, May 28. 159tf
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
Wm. Bridges, Engineer, Architect and Land-Surveyor, SURVEYS & draws plans of Estates, with the strictest accuracy and neatness; makes designs for intended Buildings and Improvements, Canals, Bridges, &c. &c.; furnishes estimates with minute specifications for carrying the same into execution; having been regularly brought up to the profession, with a complete knowledge of the practical departments, presumes that his services will be found eminently useful, in carrying into effect any public or private works. Gentlemen residing at a distance, can be furnished with plans, elevations, &c. to unite Convenience and Uniformity with Durability and Economy, by sending a written description of the conveniences and size building they wish to have.—Plans neatly drawn on the margin of Deeds. Newport, Oct. 3d. 1804.
Fall & Winter Goods. JAMES MUMFORD, HAS just received from New-York & Boston, an elegant assortment of Dry GOODS, suitable for the season, which he is determined to sell as low for CASH as can be purchased in this State. N. B. He has a handsome variety of Calicoes, from 50 to 25 Cents per yard. Newport, Oct 10.
William C. Baen, HAS just received, in addition to his former assortment, a great variety of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which will be disposed of for CASH, on the lowest possible terms. Also, An elegant assortment of silk Pinches for Shawls and Bonnets, very cheap. N. B. Calicoes, from 1/ to 4/6. per yard; Extra-long Silk Gloves, from 4/6. to 12/ per pair. Newport, Oct. 25.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. 700 dried & salted Hides, A few boxes of white and brown SUGAR, now landing at the Long Wharf.—Also, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrisate,—and LoaisUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, Has for Sale on Commission, 20 pipes Gin, 10 hds. Jamaica Spirits, 8 hds. St. Croix Rum, 10 hds. brown Sugar, 12 hds. good retailing Molasses, 300 bushels old Corn, 200 quintals scale Fish, 50 barrels prime Beef, put up in the best manner for Shipping, 60 hds. New RUM, Cabin & Ship Bread, 100 barrels prime and mels Pork.—Also, Sundry dwelling-houses, situated in different parts of this town; and a quantity of Sheep and Hogs for shipping.—Likewise, Any quantity of Mahogany Furniture of the newest fashion on reasonable terms. Newport, Nov. 15th, 1804.
For Sale, An estate lying in Pomfret, State of Connecticut, containing about 420 acres of excellent land, 60 of which is the best of meadow, and cuts at least 100 tons of hay yearly; with a new two story Dwelling-House and three barns thereon. An excellent stream of water runs through said Farm, on which is erected a Grist-Mill with three runs of stones and a bolt-Black-Smith's and Clothier's works—a Saw-Mill, Distillery, &c. in complete repair. Any gentleman wishing to purchase said estate, is requested to apply immediately to the subscriber on the premises. JOHN HARRIS. Pomfret, Nov. 12, 1804.
For New-Orleans, THE new Ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, Simeon Martin, jun. Master, burthen 305 tons: will certainly be ready for sea the 30th inst. For freight or passage, apply to Simeon Martin, or to the Master on board at Sherburne's Wharf. Newport, Nov. 13.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of John Hadwen, late of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, Merchant, deceased; have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bonds as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Hadwen, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec'tx. BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'r. Newport, 26th of 10th Mon. 1804.
John & Henry Cahoon Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. TO THE PEOPLE. THE DEFENCE—No. VIII. IN this view of the financial operations of the government, it may be proper concisely to notice a topic, brought up from time to time to suit party purposes. About the close of the year 1802 the Commissioners of the Sinking fund made a contract with Mr. Baring, whereby they sold him 2,220 shares of Bank stock, for an advance of 45 per cent. making 1,287,600 dollars, on the condition that he should pay an equivalent sum at the foreign debt due by the United States at the exchange of 41 cents the guilder. At the close of the ensuing session, within two days of its termination, Mr. Bayard bro't forward a motion of enquiry, on the ground that the Commissioners had no legal authority to sell the Bank shares, and that if they had the power, they had sacrificed the interest of the United States by the low price at which they had been sold. We shall pass over the disingenuous manner in which this enquiry was urged, with the single remark, that no other motive but the desire to wound the administration in the tenderest point, without giving them an opportunity to justify their conduct, could have produced the motion at the time it was submitted.—Fortunately, however, the friends of the administration manifested, on this occasion, a vigilance and knowledge that confounded their enemies.
In this discussion it was contended that the Commissioners had no legal authority to sell the bank shares. In answer to this declaration, reference was had to the act of Congress of 1796 in relation to the payment of the public debt. That act authorises the Commissioners of the Sinking fund to borrow five millions, for the purpose of paying such debts to the bank of the United States, to the bank of New-York, and such instalments of the foreign debt, as were then due or should become due in the course of the year 1796. The law provided that this authority might be exercised in three different ways; the two first authorised loaning the money from individuals; and the third authorised the Commissioners, if they deemed it most advantageous, to sell such, and so many of the shares in the bank of the United States, as they might think proper, for the above purpose.—Of the sum due to the bank of the United States in the year 1796, it was shown that 2,740,000 dollars remained due on the 1st of January 1802. For the purpose of in part paying this debt, the Commissioners sold the bank shares. The power given in 1796 to sell the bank shares being unlimited in point of time, and the objects to which only it was limited remaining in existence, it appeared as clear as day light that the authority was legal. Such, moreover, appeared to have been the contemplation of the legislature in the antecedent year (1802) who had passed a law providing for the discharge of the public debt, in which it is provided that the power given to redeem certain instalments of the Dutch debt "shall not be construed to repeal, diminish, or affect the power given to the Commissioners by an act making provision for the payment of certain debts of the United States (the very act in question passed in 1796) to borrow certain sums of money, and to sell the shares in the bank of the United States, belonging to the United States, in the manner, on the terms, and for the purposes provided by the said act."
To prove that the interest of the United States was not sacrificed by the sale, but that on the contrary, it was eminently promoted by it, we shall extract from Mr. Nicholson's speech the following statements, which, it is conceived, will be satisfactory to every unprejudiced mind. "The 2,220 shares sold at 45 per cent. advance, or for 580 dollars each, and produced the sum of 1,287,600 dollars. By selling to Baring, the Commissioners of the Sinking fund were enabled to make an advantageous contract with him for the payment of the debt in Holland. The bank of the United States had refused to contract to make the remittance; the Manhattan bank in New-York offered to contract, but the lowest rate offered was at 43 cents the guilder. Mr. Baring offered to contract at 41 cents the guilder, provided the Commissioners would sell him their shares in the bank of the United States. This proposition they acceded to, and sold the 2,220 shares for dollars, 1,287,600
Gained on the purchase of bills of exchange for 3,140,487 guilders at 41 cents each, instead of 43 cents; the difference 2 cents per guilder, equal to 62,809. This sum makes the real proceeds of the bank shares, and shews the true amount received by the United States for them, 1,350,409 But the gentleman from Delaware says the sale might have been made at 50 per cent. advance, and
we might likewise have received a half yearly dividend; and this he thinks would have been a better bargain. Let this be tried. Suppose the 2,220 shares sold at 50 per cent. advance, or for 600 dollars each, 1,332,000 Add the half yearly dividend at 4 per cent. which it is said we might have received likewise, besides getting the 50 per cent. advance, the dividend of 4. per cent. or 16 dolls. per share, equal to 35,520 This would have given us for our shares the sum of, 1,367,520 In this case, however, we should have been obliged to pay at the rate of 43 cents the guilder, instead of 41 cents, and the difference of 2 cents per guilder on 3,140,487 guilders would have been against us, instead of in our favor. This therefore is to be deducted, and is equal to 62,809 dollars, 62,809
Making the true proceeds of our shares agreeably to this operation only, 1,304,711 or 45,698 dolls. less than the Commissioners of the Sinking fund actually received. But the gentleman from Delaware supposes that we might have retained our bank shares, and might have advanced money from the treasury to buy the bills on Holland; in which case, if we had kept them another year, we might then have sold them at 50 per cent. advance, and should have received two half yearly dividends upon them, equal to 8 per cent. or thirty-two dollars the share. If this calculation is made, it will be found that we have still made money by the contract. Suppose the 2,220 shares sold at 50 per cent. advance, they would have yielded, as before stated, 1,332,000 Add the two half yearly dividends at 4 per cent. each, or 32 dollars for each share, 71,040 This then would have been the amount received by the United States, 1,403,040 We must however have given 43 cents the guilder for 3,140,487 guilders, instead of 41 cents, which the purchase was made from Mr. Baring at; or 62,809 dolls. more, which must therefore be deducted, and is, 62,809 And it shews that we should only, in that case, have received for our 2,220 shares the sum of, 1,340,231
Or 10,178 dollars less than the Commissioners received; and if to this sum of 10,178 dollars be added the year's interest, which we must have paid to the bank for the amount of debt paid by the proceeds of the shares, which interest calculated at 6 per cent. on 1,287,000 dollars, is equal to Dollars, 77,220 To which add the former sum of 10,178 And it shews that we should have lost by this operation the sum of 87,398 Thus, in every point of view, it appears that the sale made by the Commissioners was highly advantageous." CURTITUS.
DOCUMENT NO. I. Accompanying a Message from the President of the United States. Received the 8th November, 1804. Extract of a letter from Don Pedro Cevallos, Minister of State of his Catholic Majesty to Charles Pinckney, Esq. dated at the Pardo, 10th February, 1804. TRANSLATION. "At the same time that the minister of his majesty in the United States is charged to inform the American government respecting the falsity of the rumour referred to, he has likewise orders to declare to it that his majesty has the right to renounce his opposition to the alienation of Louisiana made by France, notwithstanding the solid reasons on which it is founded: Thereby giving a new proof of his benevolence and friendship towards the United States."
Copy of a letter from the Marquis of Casa Trujillo to the Secretary of State. TRANSLATION. SIR, The explanations which the government of France has given to his Catholic Majesty, concerning the sale of Louisiana to the United States, and the amicable dispositions on the part of the king my master towards these States;

have determined him to abandon the opposition, which at a prior period, and with the most substantial motives, he had manifested against that transaction. In consequence and by special order of his majesty, I have the pleasure to communicate to you his royal intentions on an affair so important; well persuaded that the American government will see in this conduct of the king my master, a new proof of his consideration for the United States, and that they will correspond with a true reciprocity with the sincere friendship of the king, of which he has given so many proofs.
God preserve you many years. Philadelphia, 15th May, 1804. James Madison, Esq.
DOCUMENT, No. II.
Accompanying a Message from the President of the United States, November 8th, 1804.
To all to whom these presents shall come,
WHEREAS by an act of Congress authority has been given to the President of the United States, whenever he shall deem it expedient, to erect the shores, waters, and inlets of the bay and river of Mobile, and of the other rivers, creeks, inlets, and bays, emptying into the gulf of Mexico, east of the said river Mobile, and west thereof to the Pascagoula inclusive, into a separate district for the collection of duties on imports and tonnage and to establish such place within the same as he shall deem expedient to be the port of entry and delivery for such district; and to designate such other places within the same district, not exceeding two, to be ports of delivery only.
NOW KNOW YE, that I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, do hereby decide, that all the above mentioned shores, waters, inlets, creeks and rivers, lying within the boundaries of the United States, shall constitute and form a separate district, to be denominated "The District of Mobile;" and do also designate Fort Stoddert within the district aforesaid, to be the port of entry and delivery for the said district.
Given under my hand this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) TH: JEFFERSON.
DOCUMENT, No. III.
Accompanying a Message from the President of the United States, November 8th, 1804.
A summary description of the Lead Mines in Upper Louisiana; also an estimate of their produce for three years past.
ST. LOUIS, June 16, 1804.
SIR,
In consequence of a request made me by Capt. Lewis, before he left this, I now do myself the honor of enclosing you a copy of a dissertation on the Lead Mines in Upper Louisiana, furnished me by Moses Austin, Esq. This gentleman owns an extensive Mine, situated about 38 miles back of St. Genevieve, which he has worked for some years past; and from his education and experience, I conceive him to be better calculated to give correct information on the subject than any other man in this quarter.
I am, Sir, with sentiments of high respect, your very humble servt.
AMOS STODDARD, Captain and first civil Commandant of Upper Louisiana.
The President of the U. States.
Latest Foreign Articles.
By an arrival at New-York, London & Liverpool papers are received to the 27th Sept. but they do not contain any political news of consequence.
It is stated that a letter had been received in London, from Paris, via Hamburg, signifying that the king of Sweden had ordered his ambassador at the court of the Thuilleries, to leave Paris in six days; and the Swedes residing there, who are in his majesty's service, in the course of 14 days. The truth of all this, notwithstanding appearances, is liable to much doubt;
though the king of Sweden is too evidently one of Mr. Pitt's royal puppets, the probable cost of the game will deter him from throwing the dice of war.
To counteract the obsequious madness of Russia and Sweden to the court of London, a most formidable alliance is said to have been concluded between France, Austria & Prussia.
The price of Stocks in London, on the 25th Sept. consols 57 1/2 for account 53 3/4—omnium 7 1/2.
The question upon the bugbear invasion, in England, remains much the same. The French appear to augment their flotilla in ostentation; and their ships of the line with as much secrecy as possible. They have 25 sail of the line ready for sea at Brest, and 6 in the Texel, besides their fleets at Toulon, Rochefort, &c.
Monsieur, the brother of the nominal French king, has failed from England for Gottenburg, escorted by a gun brig! Previous to his departure, he received a letter from his elder brother, which is reported to contain an assurance that Russia and Sweden were ready to acknowledge Louis XVIII, as the rightful heir to the throne of France, and to act when Britain should set the example!
West-Indies. —The empire of Hayti has changed its royal master: Jacques has superceded Dessalines.—He has already published a decree, prohibiting all foreign vessels from selling their cargoes to any but the merchants appointed by Emperor Jacques, under a penalty of 300 dollars for the first offence and 500 for the second. His sable majesty has likewise issued another decree, signifying that every captain shall be arrested and thrown into prison, there to lay ten months, and after that, to be sent to his own country, with express orders not to return to Hayti on his peril. The vessel and cargo to be confiscated for the benefit of the empire. Every native taken on board such a vessel, to be immediately shot in the public square.—This is imperial energy with a vengeance!!!
The following letter is a truly handsome testimonial, which reflects a reciprocal credit on the Secretary of the Navy and the gallant officer to whom it is addressed.—It will clearly prove to the world, that when the required duty which every public man owes his country is fulfilled, all lesser considerations fade into nothingness.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT, May 22, 1804.
SIR, "Your dispatches bearing date the 10th of December 1803, conveying to us the unpleasant information of the accidental loss of the Philadelphia, were not received till late in the month of March last. The President immediately determined to put in commission and to send to the Mediterranean a force which would be able beyond the possibility of a doubt, to coerce the enemy to a peace upon terms compatible with our honor and our interest. A due regard to our situation with Tripoli and precautionary considerations in relation to the other Barbary Powers, demanded that our forces in that quarter, should be so far augmented as to leave no doubt of our compelling the existing enemy to submit to our own terms, and of effectually checking any hostile dispositions that might be entertained towards us by any of the other Barbary Powers."
"The following frigates have accordingly been put in commission, and will soon proceed to the Mediterranean:
President, Commodore Barron—Congress, Capt. Rogers—Essex, Capt. James Barron—Constellation, Capt. Campbell."
"Your good sense will perceive that we have thus been unavoidably constrained to supersede you in a command in which you have acquitted yourself in a manner honorable to yourself and useful to your country,
and in all respects perfectly satisfactory to us. The only Captains in the navy, now in the United States, juniors to yourself, are captains James Barron and Campbell, and as frigates cannot be commanded but by captains, we of necessity have been obliged to send out two gentlemen, senior to yourself in commission."
"Be assured, Sir, that no want of confidence in you has been mingled with the considerations which have imposed upon us the necessity of this measure. You have fulfilled our highest expectations, and the President has given it in an especial charge to me, to declare that he has the highest confidence in your activity, judgment and valour.—Through me, he desires to convey to you his thanks for the very important services which you have rendered to your country, and I beg you to be assured, Sir, that it affords me great personal satisfaction to be the medium of conveying to you his sentiments in relation to your conduct."
"With high respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedt. servt. (Signed) ROBERT SMITH." Com. ED. PREBLE, Mediterranean.
National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday Nov. 5, 1804.
AGREEABLY to adjournment, the Members of both Houses of Congress were to have convened this day.
Of the Senators thirteen assembled.—The Vice President of the United States (Mr. Burr) took the chair as President—A quorum not being formed—Adjourned.
Of the Representatives eighty-four assembled, and proceeded to business. Letters from the Governors of Massachusetts and Virginia, were presented.
The following Committees were appointed: Of Elections.—Messrs. Findley, Varnum, Livingston, Kennedy, Eppes, Clegg and Elmer.
Of Ways & Means.—Messrs. J. Randolph, J. Clay, G. Griswold, Boyle, Davenport, Moore and Meriwether.
Of Commerce, &c.—Messrs. S. L. Mitchell, Crowninshield, M'Creery, Leib, Newton, Early and Chittenden.
Of Claims.—Messrs. Dana, Holmes, Chamberlain, Stanford, Plater, Bedinger & Sandford.
Of Unfinished Business.—Messrs. Tenney, Dickson and Earle.
The Clerk was directed to supply the Members with the usual number of such Newspapers as they might severally direct.—Adjourned until 11 o'clock to-morrow.
Tuesday, Nov. 6. SENATE.—Seventeen Members present. No quorum. Adjourned.
HOUSE.—Messrs. Randolph and R. Griswold, were appointed on the part of the House, to inform the President, when a quorum of both Houses were formed.
A Committee on Post-Roads and Post-Offices was appointed.
Mr. J. Randolph made some enquiries respecting the situation of the articles of impeachment of Judge Chase; which had been reported, and ordered to be printed the last session.—If that business was to be prosecuted, he conceived it of importance that the party should have all the time possible to prepare for his defence.
In answer to these enquiries, the Speaker said, that the business was before the Committee of Resolutions and Unfinished Business.
A Committee of Five Members was appointed to report on the articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase, one of the Associate Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court.—Adjourned.
Gen. Varnum moved for the appointment of Chaplains, one by each House to interchange weekly. Adopted.
Wednesday, Nov. 7. The Senate informed the House, that a quorum of their body had assembled.
The House proceeded to the choice of a Chaplain, when the Rev. William Bentley, of Salem, in Massachusetts, was chosen.—The votes were, for Mr. Bentley 61, Mr. Lawrie 21, Mr. Parkinson 13, Mr. Gantt 2.
Mr. Randolph reported, that he had waited on the President, and informed him that the two Houses were ready to receive his communications, and received for answer, that he would make a communication to Congress, in writing, at 12 o'clock, to-morrow.
The Rev. Mr. McCormick was chosen Chaplain of the Senate.
Thursday, Nov. 8. Mr. J. Clay offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to present in the name of Congress to Capt. Stephen Decatur, a sword of the value of—dollars, and to each of the officers & crew of the United States' Ketch Intrepid,—months pay, as a testimony of the high sense entertained by Congress of the gallantry, good conduct & services of capt. Decatur, the officers and crew of the said Ketch, in attacking and destroying a Tripolitan frigate of 44 guns, late the United States' frigate Philadelphia.
The resolution was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the Union, and ordered to be printed.
The committee of resoluti business made a report which was received and ordered to be printed for the use of the members. Adjourned.
Committee of Post offices and post roads—Messrs. Newton, Thomas, Hannah, N. Mitchell, Lowndes, G. W. Campbell, and Southard.
Committee to whom was referred the articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase—Messrs. J. Randolph, J. Clay, Early, Boyle and John Rhea (of Tennessee.)
Friday Nov. 9.
The petition of John Steel, presented last session, and the petition of Capt. George Little, late of the Boston frigate, now first presented, for indemnity against a judgment in the supreme court for 10,182 dollars 89 cents damages, for the illegal detention of a foreign vessel taken in the West-Indies, in the year 1799, were referred to the committee of Claims.
Dr. Mitchell moved the order of the day on the President's message, but on
Mr. J. Randolph's request for a little more time for members to digest and arrange the various important points contained in that communication, Doctor Mitchell withdrew his motion.
Mr. J. Clay's motion relative to Capt. Decatur, the officers and crew of the Intrepid Ketch, was taken up in committee of the whole. Mr. Varnum in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Clay the resolution was altered by striking out after the word "sword" the words "of the value of dollars," and filling up the other blank with the word "two," thereby giving the officers and crew two months pay.
Mr. J. Clay, with a view of showing the propriety of the measure, read extracts of letters written by Com. Preble & Lieut. Decatur, which had been obtained from the secretary of the Navy; they contained an account of the circumstances attending this honorable exploit, which have heretofore been printed in the public newspapers.
The committee rose and reported the resolution as amended.
Mr. Griswold presumed the object of this step was to pay a tribute of respect to those brave men who had so gallantly achieved this glorious and dangerous enterprise. He wished to do this in a manner the most honorable and notorious, and perhaps the best course would be to obtain from the head of the navy department a list of the names of the officers & the number of the crew together with a detail of the circumstances attending the event. With this view he moved to postpone the consideration of the resolution reported by the committee of the whole till to-morrow, in order to introduce a resolution to this effect: That the secretary of the navy be directed to communicate to this House the names of the officers & the number of the men employed in the destruction of the frigate in the harbor of Tripoli, together with a statement of the circumstances attending that event.
The postponement was agreed to without opposition, and the resolution of Mr. Griswold was adopted with a small variation suggested by Mr. J. Randolph, and acquiesced in by the mover, viz. "That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this house, &c."
Mr. J. Clay and Mr. T. M. Randolph were appointed a committee to wait on the President and communicate the request of the House.
On motion of Mr. Holmes, it was agreed that when the House adjourns, it adjourns to Monday next.
Monday Nov. 12.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
Mr. Dawson in the chair.
Mr. J. Randolph submitted seven resolutions which were agreed to, and afterwards adopted by the House.
[These relate to the M. flag of the President, and referring the various points to different committees.]
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from Mr. Thomas Claxton, door keeper of the House of Representatives of the United States, written in his official capacity, stating that "at the request of one of the inhabitants of the city the Chaplain to the Senate, after he had performed Divine service in the chamber of the House of Representatives in the forenoon, gave notice that in the afternoon a stranger would preach in the same room, which is a thing altogether unusual!—This notice was given without consulting the Speaker, or being mentioned to any other officer of the House. Believing it to be a precedent which might hereafter lead to many inconveniences, he opposed the measure, &c. In taking this step he unfortunately gave umbrage to some of the gentlemen belonging to the House. Which circumstance induced him to hope that the Speaker would establish some regulation on this point, or bring the matter before the House for its decision."
Mr. Speaker observed, that he never exercised any authority on this subject—Whenever he had been applied to for leave to preach in that room, he had uniformly answered he had no objection.
On motion, the letter was referred to a committee of three.
Mr. J. Clay reported that the committee appointed to wait on the President, on the subject of Capt. Decatur, and the Ketch Intrepid, had performed that service, and received for answer that he would cause the request of the House to be complied with.
Mr. Griswold stated that some inconvenience had been felt by some of the merchants of the Atlantic ports in making shipments to New Orleans, as they were not authorized to obtain drawbacks on a shipment from that port to a foreign country; heretofore, New Orleans had been a depot from which many foreign articles were shipped to the French, Spanish, and even British colonies and islands, a commerce that had been very productive. He wished if there was no solid objection to it that the usual course of trade might be continued. He therefore moved the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of allowing, under proper regulations, a drawback of duties on goods, wares & merchandise, imported into the port of New-Orleans from any port of the United States, and from thence exported to any foreign port or place, and that the committee report by bill or otherwise.
The resolution was carried nem. con. Adjourned.
Tuesday Nov. 13. A sufficient number of Members not appearing to form a quorum, adjourned.
Wednesday Nov. 14. Gen. Varnum moved that the committee be instructed to consider at large the subject relative to invalid pensions, and the situation of all persons who were wounded or disabled in the service of the United States, during our revolutionary war with Great-Britain, and what further measures are necessary to render them such ample remuneration as justice may require—Ordered, that the committee be instructed accordingly.
Dr. Leib mentioned to the House the condition in which the public buildings (the arsenal at Philadelphia) the property of the United States were: One of the sections was raised to the first floor, and some other parts were left unfinished, indeed all the uncovered parts of the buildings were more or less suffering delapidation or going to decay; he thought it would be found prudent to finish them in order to preserve them. He therefore moved that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of making provision by law for the completion of the public buildings belonging to the United States, near Philadelphia. Referred to a select committee of three members.
Mr. Lucas presented the petition of Susanna Taylor, on the behalf of the children of her late husband Mr. Fulton, a lieutenant in the 11th Pennsylvania regiment, praying that a warrant for 300 acres of land, the donation of the old Congress to officers of his rank, might issue. An enquiry had been made at the War Office into this subject; but it was rendered incomplete by the burning of the papers, however it did appear that a warrant had already issued on this account, but inasmuch as it had never reached those whose property it was; upon the issue of a second, Mrs. Taylor offers to indemnify the United States against the same, if it should ever appear. Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Rodney presented a petition from John Crawford, an old soldier of 1776 in the Delaware regiment, and afterwards engaged in the sea service, who was twice wounded, and three times taken prisoner, twice he was confined on board the prison ships at New-York, and once at Halifax. Mr. R. wished some general regulation could be speedily made for the small remnant of this brave and meritorious, tho' neglected and suffering class of our fellow citizens. The petition was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to instruct the committee appointed on that part of the President's Message which relates to an enlargement of the capital employed in commerce with the Indian tribes, to enquire into what alterations and amendments are necessary to the laws regulating trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and preserving peace on the frontiers, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to.
Adjourned. Thursday Nov. 15. Mr. J. Randolph moved the order of the day on the bill making farther appropriation for carrying into execution the treaty between the United States and Great-Britain.
Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair. The blank was filled with 70,000 dollars, the committee then rose and reported the bill. The House agreed to the same as reported, and ordered it to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
A message from the President of the United States was received, accompanied by the report of the Secretary of the Navy communicating the documents requested by the House relative to the affair of the Intrepid Ketch, under the command of Capt. Decatur, who it was announced had been promoted to the rank of captain in the navy of the United States. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Alston moved to refer the act of N. Carolina, authorising the State of Tennessee to perfect titles to lands referred to that State by the cession act to a select committee of five, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed.
On motion of General Stanton, the petition of a number of inhabitants of Westerly in the county of Washington, Rhode-Island, praying that a light-house may be erected on Watch-hill point; and another from Stonington, in connection, for a similar purpose, was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 16. The brig Mary, Merry, of Providence, (R. I.) in 23 days from Crooked Island, with salt, went ashore on the West Bank, in the gale of Wednesday night last, and went to pieces. Every thing on board was lost, except an anchor, cable and main sail, which capt. Merry got off the wreck yesterday. The people came up from Staten-Island yesterday afternoon, but the captain and mate remained. No lives lost.
ALBANY, Nov. 5. A report of a very distressing nature has reached us from Niagara—That Judge Cartwright and a number of the principal judicial officers of Upper Canada, a short time since, on their passage from Kingston to York, where a court was to be held for the trial of a Messoqua Indian for murder, have all perished—no information having been received of them for 10 or 12 days after their sailing, and parts of a wreck having been seen on the lake, which it was feared was the unfortunate vessel which they were on board of.
NEWPORT, Wednesday Nov. 28, 1804.
To-morrow (Thursday) being appointed and set apart by the authority of this State, as a day of public Thanksgiving, we have therefore anticipated the usual day of our publication.
Elders of President and Vice-President. NEW-YORK—Sylvester Dering, James Fairlie, Cornelius Berge, John Hening, Ezra Thompson, John Wood, C. I. Elmhurst, Stephen Miller, Albert Pawling, Isaac Sargent, John Cramer, Adam Comstock, Thomas Brooks, Mathias B. Hildreth, William Floyd, John Earl, Joseph Ellicott, Henry Quackenbush, Abraham Bäucker—all republicans.
Massachusetts Electors of President, &c. Hon. James Sullivan, Elbridge Gerry, James Bowdoin, John Hathorne, Thomas Kittredge, James Warren, Josiah Deane, John Davis, Timothy Newell, John Whiting, John Bacon, William Heath, John Woodman, Charles Turner, Thomas Fillebrown, John Farley, James Winthrop, Jonathan Smith, jun. and Edward Upham.
Massachusetts Congressional Representatives. REPUBLICANS.—Hon. Joseph B. Varnum, Phoebe Bishop, Richard Cutts, Ebenezer Seaver, J. Crowninshield, Orchard Cook, *Joseph Baker, *Isaiah L. Green, *Barn. Bidwell, *John Chandler. FEDERALISTS.—Hon. Peleg Wadsworth, Samuel Taggart, Seth Hastings, Wm. Steadman, *Josiah Quincy, *William Ely, *Jeremiah Nelson.
* New Members.
Federal Soliloquy. ALAS! Federalism, that babel of aristocracy, is fallen, is fallen! that clothed us in scarlet and fine linen.—Our expectations at one blow are cut off, and the cause of this hideous ruin adds to the chagrin of all its friends: But no imputation of treachery can be ascribed to O—s, or to any of his co-adjutors. They meant it not; but were sincere and zealous in their plan for a General Ticket, not so much as once dreaming of such a dismal catastrophe! All federal murmurs, therefore, ought to be silenced on that score, altho' the consequence should be a long farewell to the prospect of a Division of the States & to every pleasing hope of Orders of Nobility being established in America; as was expected, from private assurances, whenever a coalition was effected.—Farewell to the prospect of eight per cent. loans—standing armies—sedition, alien and stamp acts—carriage, house and window tax! Farewell to the hope of the sixteen cidevant Courts being reanimatated—to the joys that would be derived to the "well born," by assimilating our government to the "stupendous fabric of human wildom."—Before our lamentations for the great Lame were ended, this new affliction has befallen us, which demonstrates that "the people are their own worst enemies," and ought never to be let loose to act for themselves!—Let the assembly-rooms be shut up for one week, and all the federal papers be stampt with black borders.
Bohemian Chron. Republican in the Order of the Day. We congratulate our friends on the triumph of Republican principles in Massachusetts and New-Hampshire.—The republican electoral ticket as published in this paper—has been declared by the joint committee of the two branches of the Legislature of Massachusetts to have succeeded by an average majority of more than 3500 votes.
In New-Hampshire the Republican ticket has succeeded by a handsome majority. There will be only twelve federalist elected Electors throughout the Union—of course Mr. JEFFERSON will be re-elected by an almost unanimous vote.—Such an union of sentiment has not before existed in our country since the days of WASHINGTON. Prev. Phos.
The Hon. James Bowdoin, of Boston, has been nominated by the President to the Senate of the United States, as Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Madrid, vice the Hon. Charles Pinkney; and G. W. Erving, Esq; American Consul at London, has been nominated Secretary to the Legation.
Aaron Kitchell Esq. a republican and formerly a Representative in Congress, has been appointed Senator of the United States, by the legislature of New-Jersey, vice hon. Jonathan Dayton, a federalist.
The Hon. James A. Bayard is elected a Senator of the United States for the State of Delaware, to serve until the 4th of March next, in the room of the Hon. William H. Wells, resigned.
Delaware & Connecticut are the only States that have chosen Electors inimical to the present Administration!!!
From the results of the elections we see how "republicanism is dwindling" and "federalism recovering rapidly its ground"! Connecticut and Delaware will furnish 12 electors, out of 174 who will oppose the re-election of Mr. JEFFERSON!! What a formidable opposition!!
Difference in favor of Republicanism in Massachusetts since last Spring, NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR!!! Jerome Bonaparte and his bride were on the 15th inst. at their elegant retreat near Baltimore.
Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell, of the City of New-York, a decided Republican, has been chosen by the Legislature a Senator to represent that State in the Congress of the United States, in the room of General Armstrong, lately appointed Minister to France. Mr. Rufus King was the only opposition candidate. The votes stood thus:
Dr. Mitchell, 75. Rufus King, 14.
The Walpole Observatory, of the 17th inst. observes, that the ground had been covered with snow for more than a week—it is now of considerable depth, and the flighing is very good.
The importation of salted provisions, and exportation of sugar and coffee, in American bottoms, was prohibited at Surinam on the 15th of October.
FIRE!—With regret we learn, that Messrs. Haswell and Smeal's printing office, with the House in which the former resided, were consumed by fire at Bennington on the 8th inst. Most of the printing materials and household furniture, we understand, were saved.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19. IMPORTANT!
A Gentleman of respectability informs us, that he has just received advices from Point-Petre, (G.) through a confidential friend, stating, that a privateer, called the Grandville, mounting 28 guns and 2 thirty-six pounders, with a complement of 250 men, besides seamen and marines, each armed with a musket, had arrived there, with orders to take all American vessels bound to Hispaniola, and hang the crews as pirates. The Grandville was one of a fleet of well armed ships, daily expected at Point-Petre, in order to cruise for Americans bound to Hispaniola.
A few days since two incendiary letters were received by Henry P. Livingston Esq. at Poughkeepsie, threatening the destruction of his property and buildings, unless 250 dollars, were deposited in a certain place and manner; in consequence of which the magistrates and trustees of the village have offered a reward of an hundred pounds for the detection of the villains.
It is currently reported in New-York, on the authority of letters from Washington, that Col. Burr would soon appear in that City, for the purpose of taking his trial at their next Supreme Court.
From WASHINGTON, Nov. 14. "On Monday last the House of Representatives referred to select committees those parts of the President's Message, which relate to merchants arming their vessels, and forcing commerce into certain ports—to an amelioration of the Louisiana Government—to the enlargement of the capital employed in commerce with the Indian tribes—to the defence and security of our ports—to the improvement of the Military system—to the inconvenience which exists respecting the trial of prizes taken in the Mediterranean. The part respecting the lead mines was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures."
A petition for an additional duty on the importation of slaves was presented.
A resolution was offered respecting the allowance of drawback on goods imported into New-Orleans.
By Proclamation of the Mayor of New-York, all vessels arriving in that port from Spain, are declared to be subject to quarantine. Also, vessels arriving from Malaga, and from any place in the Mediterranean.
A medical friend has communicated to us the following obstetrical incident. Mrs. Eliza Burlingame, wife of Mr. A. Burlingame of Sturbridge, lately became the "living mother of a living son," weighing eight pounds, on the day that the [the mother] was twelve years, six months and five days old. "Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine!" Esq.
"Melancholy Accident."—On Wednesday the 21st inst. a number of men being engaged in taking down a chimney, in Tanner Street, it unexpectedly fell upon, and instantly killed a Lad, between 9 and 10 years of age, son of Mr. Frederick Ailsman of this town.—This fatal and sorrowful accident has, in a moment, deprived a family of a beloved child, and the community of a promising member."
COMMUNICATION. The Republicans of this Town are requested to meet at the Court-House, on Friday evening, on business of a very interesting nature.
MARRIED.—In this town, on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Patten, Capt. BENEDICT DAYTON, to Miss CATHERINE TAYLOR, daughter of Mr. James Taylor.
DIED.—Suddenly, on Sunday the 11th inst. on his passage from Charleston (S.C.) to this place, Capt. WILLIAM SHAW, of this town, in the 60th year of his age.—"By his death, his wife, children and friends, have been deprived of an affectionate husband, a good father, a cheerful companion, and an honest man."
On Friday last, Capt. WILLIAM LAKE, aged 76.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, Nov. 27. ENTERED. Schooner Sukey, Crowell, Chatham Sloop Polly, Turner, New-York Brig Polly, Gray, St. Kitts CLEARED. Sloop Polly, Ferich, Edenton Sloop Two-Brothers, Tripp, New-York Brig Betty, Arnold, Well-Indies Schooner Harriet, Chase, Shell-Castle Sloop Income, Leonard, Washington Schooner Republican, Briggs, St. Marys Sloop Nancy, Briggs, Shell-Castle
Rhode-Island District. NOTICE is hereby given, to the creditors of Robert N. Auchmuty, of Newport, in said District, Merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and proceeded upon, to appear at the dwelling-house of Alpheus Ammidon, Innholder in Providence, on Friday the twenty-first day of December next, at 10 o'clock forenoon, and shew cause (if any they have) why the certificate of his discharge should not be allowed.
DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District. Providence, Nov. 24th, 1804.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Wednesday the Fifth of December next, at ten o'clock forenoon, for the benefit of the concerned, the Brigantine DISPATCH, a burthensome vessel of about 130 tons by register, with all her materials as she lies at Seven's wharf, for approved indorsed Notes at 4 and 6 months, payable at Bank.
Also her Cargo, consisting of pine and oak Boards & Plank, scantling, cypress Shingles, red oak hoghead Staves, and prime Bcl and Pork of New-York inspection. Terms at Sale. GARDNER & DEANE, Auctioneers. Newport, Nov. 28.
William Douglass,
on the Head of Broad-Street,
HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other
GOODS.
CASH, and Three Cents per lb. given for Cotton and Linen RAGS. ONIONS by the bushel or bunch—4 cents per bunch, and much less by the 100. For sale as above.
A new one story BUILDING, 30 feet by 12, to be removed from the spot on which it now stands, as soon as possible. For further particulars apply as above.
Also, One whole and complete share, in the Susquehannah purchase, about 5000 acres, in the State of Pennsylvania, and about 150 miles from the city of Philadelphia, recorded July 9, 1795, on the Company's Books at Tioga Point, in said State, and will be sold cheap for Cash, or West-India Goods.
Redwood and Salt.
2 Tons REDWOOD, 800 Bushels coarse Exuma SALT, For Sale by RHODES & HAMMOND.
Black Morocco CORK-SOLE SHOES, (very essential at this season of the year) at One Dollar 50 Cents per pair, for sale at the New Shoe-Store of
Charles Coggeshall & Co.
THEY have just received an elegant assortment of almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes, viz. Men's fine Shoes, common and coarse do. Kid and Morocco Slippers, Misses do. Satin and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys & Children's Shoes—common & Suawrow Boots. As many of the Boots and Shoes were manufactured in this town, it is hoped that they will meet with a speedy sale. Boots and Shoes made at the shortest notice by applying at the above Store.—Rips mended gratis. Likewise, 700 wt. good SOLE LEATHER, at 26 3/4 Cents per lb.
They have also for sale, a large assortment of the neatest kind; and an assortment of Boot-Legs. Boot Webbing & Binding may be had on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Orders for TRUNKS, of any dimension, can be furnished at the above Store on the shortest notice.
Newport, Nov. 22, 1804.
Take Notice.
A QUANTITY of Dry Goods and Hard Ware, to a large amount, was sent to the subscriber from Boston, in the course of the last month, through mistake. The owner, proving property, and paying charges, may have them again by applying to
ISRAEL PEARSE. Newport (R. I.) Nov. 19, 1804.
To be Sold or Let,
And possession given the 25th of March next. A FARM, situated in North-Kingstown, about 3 miles from Wickford, containing one hundred acres of excellent land, with a suitable proportion of meadow, tillage, pasture, and wood land, well watered, with a convenient dwelling house and some out buildings thereon. For terms apply to
SAMUEL CARR. North-Kingstown, Nov. 13, 1804.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate of North-Kingstown, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of creditors to the estate of Capt. Jonathan Reynolds, late of said North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in their claims, and that we will attend to that service at our respective dwellings any time within said term.
TANNER REYNOLDS, } Commis. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Storeys. All persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make speedy payment to ANSTIS REYNOLDS, Admin te . North-Kingstown, Nov. 18th, 1804.
For sale at this Office, the SCHOOL MASTER'S ASSISTANT, By NATHAN DABOL—Price 50 Cents

THE AMERICAN CAPTIVE, IN TRIPOLI.
[Written by a young American, named RAY, now a private marine in the United States Navy.]
YE lurid domes! whose tot'ring columns stand, Marks of the despot's desolating hand; Whose weed grown roofs, and mould'ring arches show, The curse of tyranny, a nation's woe; Your dreadful cells expressive silence break, Echo to groans, and eloquently speak: The Christian's blood cemented the stones he rears, This clay was moisten'd with the Christian's tears. Pale as these walls, a prisoner oft has lain, Felt the keen scourge, and worn the ruthless chain; While scorching fires increasing torture pour, Till the poor victim feels, alas! no more. E'en here thy sons, America, are found, Lock'd in foul prisons, and in fetters bound; Heavens! what a time! must free Columbia bow Before your tinseled tyrant's murky brow! Cringe to a power, which death and rapine crown, Smile at a smile, and tremble at a frown! Kneel at a throne, its clemency implore, Erich'd by spoils, and stain'd with human gore? To pirate fiends obsequious homage pay; 'Their presence honor, and their will obey? Endure the lash, the ponderous load sustain! Suppress their anger, and their threats restrain? Leave a rich chime! explore the treacherous waves, The sport of miscreants, and the slave of slaves? Heavens! at the sight, each patriot captive glows With virtuous hatred on his country's foes, At every blow, indignant passions rise, And vengeance flashes from resentful eyes. But heaven is just, though man's bewildered mind, To the dark ways of Providence is blind, Else, why are some ordain'd above the rest, Or villains treated better than the best! Why martyrd virtue! hang thy injur'd head! Why liv'd an Arnold, while a Warren bled? Earth's murderous triumph, proud oppressions reign, While patriots bleed, and captives sigh in vain, Yet slumbering justice, soon shall wake, and show Her sword unsheath'd, and bend the hostile bow; Columbia's genius hover round each son, And thy blest shade, immortal Washington, Unite to guard us from nefarious foes, And heaven defend, and angels interpose; Devoted tyrants cruse our wrath to feel, And Boys and Bathans in submission kneel; Man's equal right, sweet liberty, restore, And despotism fail, to rise no more.
CONSUMPTION.
COMPLETELY to eradicate this disorder, I will not positively say the following remedy is capable of doing; but will venture to affirm, that a temperate mode of living, (avoiding spirituous liquors wholly) wearing flannel next the skin; and taking every morning half a pint of new milk, mixed with a wine glass full of the expressed juice of green horehound , the complaint will not only be relieved, but the individual shall procure to himself a length of days beyond what its mildest form could give room to hope for. I am myself a living witness of the beneficial effects of this agreeable, and though innocent, yet powerful application. Four weeks use of the horehound and milk relieved the pains of my breast, gave me to breathe deep, long and free; strengthened and harmonized my voice; and restored me to a better state of health than I had enjoyed for many years. [Gaz. U. S.]
Carding Wool.
THE Public are notified, that JONATHAN NICHOLS and JOSEPH CUNDALL have erected Machines for breaking and carding into Rolls Sheeps Wool, at the Mills of said Cundall in Portsmouth, on this Island. Those who wish to have their wool broken or carded, may depend on having the Work done well, and with Dispatch. After the Wool has been duly picked and greased, with one Pound of soft Grease or Oil to from 10 to 16 Pounds of Wool, it should be sent in Sheets or Blankets, in which the Rolls may be packed and transported to any distance without injury. NICHOLS & CUNDALL. Portsmouth July 3, 1804.
ROOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gwynn's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of material: therefore. A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE. Newport, May 28, 1804.
Henry Moore, & Co.
HAVE for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Ditto. St. Croix Rum, Ditto. Hollands Gin, Ditto. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Bags Ditto, 60 Bbls. Flour, Benninghouse's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Cakes of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c.
DRY HYDES.
THE Creditors of William Easton, of Newport, in the county of Newport, Mariner, are hereby notified to appear at the General Assembly at their Session in Providence in February next, to shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of his petition for the benefit of the Act made and passed, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'y. Newport, Nov. 6, 1804.
To be Sold, or Let,
A DWELLING HOUSE and Lot of Land, containing about seventeen acres, all under good improvement, situated about two and an half miles from the State-House, on the main road leading to Bristol & Howland's ferry, and is good land for mowing, pasturing, or tillage, with a fine young orchard thereon, and a well of excellent water.—For further particulars, apply to the subscriber on the premises. CLARKE COGGESHALL. Middletown Nov. 13, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that we the subscribers, have purchased the patent right for the counties of Washington and Kent, for making, using, and vending a Machine for the purpose of washing cloaths, scouring and fulling cloth, under the original patent right which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel T. Dean, of the State of New-York, on the 29th of February, 1804.—All persons are hereby forbid, making, vending or using such Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the law, without the liberty of us, or our agents being first granted them. Any person, upon applying to us for an individual right, or on a larger scale, may have the liberty granted them for a moderate compensation. BORDEN RATHBUN, ROBERT H. NILES. Wickford (N.K.) 24th 7th Mo. 1804.
For Sale,
AN excellent lot of land, under good improvement, very pleasantly situated on the main road leading from Newport to Bristol Ferry, containing about 21 acres, with a Dwelling-House, Barn, Crib and young Orchard thereon, and a well of good water that never fails. It will be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars, apply to the subscriber, on the premises. JONATHAN GIBBS. Portsmouth, Oct. 3, 1804.
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. * * * Cash, & the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
FOR SALE,
SIXTY-TWO Shares in the stock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804. N. B. As they are very desirous (for a particular reason) to dispose of the above mentioned stock—they therefore offer the same at first cost. N. SWEET, & Co.
Mrs. ATKINS,
(From Philadelphia) INFORMS the inhabitants of Newport and its vicinity, that she has just opened a Store in the Caring and Gilding line, in Thames-street, near the Theatre, where she has for sale a handsome assortment of Prints & Looking-Glasses. Prints and Pictures, framed and glazed, with neatness.—Old Frames re-gilt, so as to make them look as well as new, on the most reasonable terms. As she is going to the Southward, her stay will be short here:—Therefore, those who with any thing in her line, will please apply soon. Newport, Oct. 10. 6w.
THE Town Council of the town of Newport, having granted the further term of six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of the estate of Reuben Taber, late of South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent, to exhibit their demands; we hereby give notice, that we will attend said business, at our respective dwellings, at any time within the period above prescribed. JOHN WILLIAMS, } Commis. HOLMES WEAVER, } fiduciary. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment to MERIBAH TABER, Admin'r. Newport, Nov. 1804.
Just received, and for sale by JACOB RICHARDSON,
at the Post-Office. HOUSE Paper of every kind, American, English, French, and Hamburg, in addition to his large assortment of 5000 pieces, with Borders. He has just received a number of new Books for sale or circulation. Muffs and Tippits, a large assortment—Men's Fur Gloves, Mitts, and Caps—Fur Skins, Russia, gray, white, and spotted. Tickets in South Hadley Lottery (6 Class) at Five Dollars Fifty Cents, which begins to draw the 25th inst. Also, Tickets in the Wickford Academy Lottery. Writing Paper of every description, by the ream or quire—Slates of all sizes, with a general assortment of Stationery. Charts, European Pilots—West-India and American ditto. English Mustard, by the pound—Sweet Oil, by the flask.
This day Published, And now ready for sale at this Office, by the thousand, gross, dozen, or single, The Rhode-Island Almanack, for the Year of our Lord
1805:
Calculated for the meridian of Newport, but will serve for any of the adjacent States.
By BENJAMIN WEST, L. L. D.
Containing, beside the usual astronomical calculations, a great variety of matter, useful, instructive and entertaining.
FOR SALE,
And possession given immediately. A LOT of land, pleasantly situated on the Point, with a convenient Dwelling-House thereon, formerly the property of John Gabbard, deceased. An indisputable title will be given of the right of soil of the whole of the said lot; and two thirds of the house. The other third of the house will become the property of the purchaser, at the widow's decease.—For further particulars, apply to MARTHA SMITH. Newport, Oct. 25, 1804.
PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS.
THE Subscriber having purchased of the Patentee the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip in and for the State of Rhode Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided—unless they have been duly and previously authorized by the Subscriber for making or vending the same. Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode Island. JONATHAN NICHOLS. N. B. Mr. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, & Messrs. CHARLES COGGESHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Stores for Sale. Newport, July 3, 1804.
French Town Catholic Seminary Lottery.
THE public are informed that the above Lottery will positively commence drawing at East-Greenwich on the first Monday of December next. THOMAS FRY, } Managers. PARDON TILLINGHAST, } GEORGE CARD, } East Greenwich, September 3d, 1804. Tickets in the above Lottery, at two dollars 50 cents each, may be had at this Office.
A large supply of FALL GOODS,
JUST received by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. and now selling at their Store directly opposite Gen. Martin's. N. B. Said SWEET and Company, most gratefully acknowledge the support which they have received from their customers since the commencement of their business, and hereby inform the public, that having purchased their Goods with ready Cash this Fall, they are determined to sell them much lower than they have ever done before. October 16, 1804.
For Sale,
A FEW casks of superior Sherry WINE.—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 30th, 1804. BENEDICT SMITH Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 bbls. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
BOOK-BINDING,
IN its various branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and dispatch. Old Bibles and other books elegantly re-bound, on the most reasonable terms. Ledgers and Account Books of every description, either with or without reel backs, made and ruled to any pattern, at the shortest notice.
FOR SALE, A Sheet-Iron Stove.
Apply at this Office.
Rhodes & Hammond
HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA Spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva, Havanna brown, Do. white, } SUGARS, Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & } Lump Hyson, Souchong, } TEAS of the & Bohea } first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Bennehouse's Snuff, Superfine Flour, Gia's Ware, A few bales Cotton Wool of an excellent quality. 20 Barrels Mels & Prime Beef & Pork, &c. &c. Newport, June 7, 1804. 92
Washing Machine.
THE subscribers having purchased the patent right for the counties of Newport & Bristol, for making, using, and vending to others to be used, a Machine for the purpose of washing clothes, fulling, scouring, and cleaning cloth, under the original patent right, which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dean, of the town of Beckman, in Dutchess county, State of New-York, on the 29th day of February, 1804.—All persons are hereby forbid making, using, or vending said Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the Law, without the authority of us, or our agents, being first granted them. Any person may be accommodated, by calling on BENJAMIN PITMAN, jun. JOSHUA NICHOLS. N. B. Those who may wish to purchase the Patent right for the county of Bristol, will please to apply as above. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d. Newport, April 3, 1802. 795
At WM. BRIDGES' ACADEMY,
YOUTH are carefully and expeditiously taught the English Language, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography and Mathematics; where the strictest Attention is paid to the Morals of his Pupils. Private Tuition. His Evening SCHOOL has commenced:—The hours are from 6 till 9 o'clock. A convenient HOUSE, consisting of two Parlours and two or three Chambers, in a central part of the town, WANTED. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
RICHARD BARKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and former customers, that he has removed to the house of Mrs. LILLIBRIDGE, on the Parade, one door east of Mr. Charles Eke's Apothecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE. Two or three steady boarders may be accommodated as low as at any Boarding-House in Newport. Newport, Oct. 17, 1804.
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner,
Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar, part of which is of the 1st quality for retailing, 12 Hhds. & 60 bags Coffee, A few Hhds. old Demerara Rum, Several quarter casks old Sherry Wine, And 2500 bushels Turks-Island Salt, part of it very coarse and white, suitable for Dairies. Newport, July 26, 1804. 99
To be Sold by
JOSEPH LYON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch. Newport, June 6, 1804. 92
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Sept. 20, 1804.
HOUSE PAPER.
JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance Newport, Nov. 15. exii
An Abridgement of Murray's GRAMMAR, for sale at this Office.