Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-12-06 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
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...
William Douglass, at the Head of Broad-Street. HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.
Redwood and Salt. 2 Tons REDWOOD, 800 Bushels coarse Exuma SALT, For Sale by RHODES & HAMMOND. Black Morocco CORK-SOLE SHOES, Charles Coggeshall & Co.
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.
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...
John F. Townsend, & Co. HAVE just received, in addition to their former Assortment, a great variety of FALL & WINTER GOODS.
Fall & Winter Goods. JAMES MUMFORD, HAS just received from New-York & Boston, an elegant assortment of Dry GOODS, suitable for the season...
William C. Baen, HAS just received, in addition to his former assortment, a great variety of Fall and Winter GOODS. FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, Has for Sale on Commission, 20 pipes Gin, 10 bds. Jamaica Spirits, 8 bds. St. Croix Rum, 10 bds. brown Sugar...
For Sale, 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...
John & Henry Cahoon, Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR...
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF. Also, the first quality of Jamaica and Grenada RUM.
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...
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. TO THE PEOPLE. THE DEFENCE—No. IX.
PASSING on to a view of the measures of the war department of the government, we are naturally led to offer a few remarks on the policy of the United States.
Four years have nearly elapsed, and these awful warnings have turned out to be "mere spirits," and have "dissolved into thin air." All impending alarms have been removed.
regular attention to numerous details and a prompt decision upon occurring cases. Whatever may have been the attention bestowed by Mr. M c Henry, his measures were taken with so much tardiness...
This reform was attempted by General Dearborn; with what success the public has long since seen. With habits, directly opposed to those of his predecessor, he has restored the energy and regularity so essential to all military arrangements.
Some slight dissatisfaction has arisen in relation to the treatment of Col. Butler, and the derangement of certain officers. But the former is the act of a court martial, and the punishment he has received is in truth that of his political friends...
The superintendence of the military department, during a period of peace, admits of the display of little that is brilliant. It does not however thence follow that its duties are unimportant.
"Although the Constitution submits the right of raising armies to the discretion of Congress, yet, it evidently contemplated the Militia as the great bulwark of national defence, as well, to use the language of the Constitution, to repel invasions, as to execute the laws of the union and suppress insurrections...

put into operation. Shortly after that event, the first President in his speech of the 8th of January, 1790, called the attention of Congress, to the great business of providing for the national defence in the following words: "A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined, to which end, an uniform and well digested plan is requisite." Acting under the same impression in his speech on the 25th of October, 1791, he again reminded Congress of the Militia, as the great depositary of national force; speaking of the several objects referred to the consideration of Congress, in referring to the Militia he observes: "The first is certainly an object of primary importance, whether they are viewed in reference to the national security, or to the satisfaction of the community, or to the preservation of order; in connection with this, the establishment of competent magazines and arsenals, and the fortifications naturally present themselves to consideration. The safety of the United States under divine Protection, ought to rest on the basis of systematic & solid arrangements, exposed as little as possible to the hazard of fortuitous circumstances."
"These recommendations being considered as relating exclusively to the Militia, gave rise to a law (more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform Militia throughout the United States.) The President again recurring to the Militia, as the safe and adequate defence of the nation, in his speech on the third of December, 1793, after speaking of the necessity of procuring arms & other military apparatus, emphatically observes:—"Nor can such arrangements with such objects, be exposed to the censure or jealousy of the warmest friends of Republican government. They are incapable of abuse in the hands of a Militia, who ought to possess a pride in being the depositary of the force of the Republic, and may be trained to a degree of energy equal to every military exigency of the United States. But it is an enquiry which cannot be too solemnly pursued, whether the act has organized them so as to produce their full effect." And again, after the Militia had demonstrated their efficacy in promptly marching to suppress an opposition to the laws in Pennsylvania, on the 19th of November, 1794, in his speech the President observes:—"The devising and establishing a well regulated Militia, would be a genuine source of Legislative honor, and a perfect title to public gratitude. I therefore entertain a hope, that the present session will not pass, without carrying to its full energy, the power of organizing, arming, and disciplining the Militia, and thus providing in the language of the Constitution, for calling them forth to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions, as auxiliary to the state of our defence to which Congress can never too frequently recur; they will not omit to enquire whether the fortifications which have been already licenced by law, be commensurate with our exigencies." These quotations require no illustration. They demonstrate the principle contended for by the General Assembly. Until the fifth Congress this principle appears to have been duly respected. It was then materially varied by the substitution of a military establishment, and by volunteer corps officered by the President, and not by the States as the Constitution requires, that the Militia should be, at the same time refusing to arm and equip any portion of the Militia for the purposes of defence.
"The solicitude of the Virginia Assembly for disbanding the army and reinstating the great Constitutional principle of national defence, is greatly increased by referring the enormous sums appropriated for supporting the army and navy. During the last year, whilst money was procured at eight per centum, the appropriations for the support of the army alone amounted to 4,200,000 dollars—for fortifications 700,000—for the navy
4,350,000, amounting in the whole to 9,250,000, exclusively of a great and unascertained sum of voluntary subscriptions for building and equipping vessels of war, for which the subscribers receive an interest at six per centum.—Thus imposing an annual debt or an annual tax upon the people of nearly 2 dollars for every individual throughout the United States—to say nothing of the moral and political evils incident to a standing army, and some of which are already developing themselves in the United States. Considering the great distance of the United States from the powerful nations of Europe, the natural strength of the country, the spirit of the people, and the fate of one invading experiment made at a time, and under circumstances, infinitely unfavorable to the United States compared with their present situation; the General Assembly are persuaded that as long as the nations of Europe continue at war with each other, no formidable invasion is to be apprehended at all, nor a sudden and formidable invasion at any time. Under this prospect of things the General Assembly hold it as the dictate of true policy in the Federal Government to husband the public resources, to arrange and prepare the Militia, and to cultivate harmony by removing as far as possible, causes of jealousy and disapprobation. With these advantages it cannot be doubted that the United States would be in a better posture for facing any danger that can be seriously apprehended, than can be given them by the present military establishment, accompanied with the anticipation of resources, and the accumulations of public debts and taxes inseparable therefrom."
From this concise view of the measures and principles of the Washington administration, it is manifest that they coincided with those pursued by the present. By both a militia is considered "the only safe & adequate defence of the nation." Washington declares—"that they may be trained to a degree of energy equal to every degree of military exigency of the United States;" Jefferson pronounces "a well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace, and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them." Washington, in all his annual communications to Congress, recommended the improvement of the system for the organisation of the militia; Jefferson, in all his messages, has evinced the same sense of the importance of the object. Of this his first message affords a good specimen of the spirit of all the rest.
"A statement," says he, "has been formed by the Secretary of War, on mature consideration, of all the posts and stations, where garrisons will be expedient, and of the number of men requisite for each garrison. The whole amount is considerably short of the present military establishment. For the surplus no particular use can be pointed out. For defence against invasion, their number is as nothing; nor is it considered needful or safe that a standing army should be kept up in time of peace, for that purpose. Uncertain as we must ever be of the particular point in our circumference where an enemy will chuse to invade us, the only force which can be ready at every point, and competent to oppose them, is the body of neighboring citizens, as formed into a militia. On these, collected from the parts most convenient, in numbers proportioned to the invading force, it is best to rely not only to meet the first attack, but if it threatens to be permanent, to maintain the defence until regulars may be engaged to relieve them. These considerations render it important that we should, at every session, continue to amend the defects, which from time to time shew themselves, in the laws for regulating the militia, until they are sufficiently perfect: nor should we now, or at any time, separate, until we can say we have done every thing for the militia, which we could do were an enemy at our door."
It is true that under neither administration, has that system been carried to the perfection of which it is susceptible, and without the accomplishment of which, the patriot ought not to rest satisfied. Much, however, has been done, with so conspicuously good an effect, as to animate future efforts, and to justify the hope that at no distant day the militia will be placed on such a footing as nearly, if not entirely to supersede the necessity of a regular army.
CURIUS.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21. FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Extract from a letter to a respectable merchant in Philadelphia, dated LEGHORN, SEPT. 25, 1804.
DEAR SIR, "I wrote to you in July last, by Mr. Donavan of Philadelphia, and gave you a short account of our prospects relative to the war with Tripoli. Commodore Preble's conduct since, has been extremely judicious—the annexed extract will inform you of the consequences which have already attended his exertions, and will tend to prove that the measures which I have so strenuously recommended to government, were founded upon a probability of success; in my next I hope to be enabled to inform you of an advantageous peace having taken place at the expense of the Bashaw's pride."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Higgins at Malta, to I. L. Calhoun, Esq.
MALTA, SEPT. 25.
DEAR SIR, "I am in receipt of late letters from Com. Preble off Tripoli; he had then made two attacks upon the Barbarians, the first by day, he took three of their gun-boats, the second by night, he sunk three more and a large Polacca; he has I presume ere this made another assault, the result of which I am hourly expecting to learn. The reinforcement from America has not yet arrived—if they do arrive in time to form a junction with the force under the command of Commodore Preble, before the bad weather commences, I do think the Bashaw will accede to any terms that may be proposed to him. He has already come down considerably in his demands, relinquishing entirely, I believe, his hopes of future tribute."
The late enterprize directed against Tripoli is of the right kind.—The destruction or capture of their seven vessels by commodore Preble, is like drawing their teeth. It is not improbable, that fire and force has burned, shattered & dismounted their defences on shore, cannon, &c. These two assaults, with the enterprize so handsomely executed by the gallant Decatur and his associates, will convince the Barbary states, that their cruizers can & will be reached in their ports, harbors and roads, under cover of their fortifications. There is something particularly brave in the renewed attack of the commodore and his little squadron, because the enemy had notice, and must have fully manned their vessels and fortifications, & even their shores. The sooner we settle this matter by such operations, the sooner shall we put an end to the duty which the barbarians forced the Legislature to impose to repress their hostilities.
It is a little remarkable, that no such enterprizes as those, which have destroyed the Barbary vessels & cruizers in their own ports, and deprived them of our stranded frigate, were attempted in the time, when our navy was so much more costly and strong than at present. "Millions for defence, but not a cent for tribute," resounded from port to port. But Moors, Algerines, Tunisians and Tripolitans, were all unmolested. Yet it seems that our "pacific" government, as some of the opposition call it, have caused war to be carried into their strong holds. F. Journal.
DISTRESSING PARTICULARS. List of the brig Flora, of Philadelphia, Thomas Burrows, master, on a whaling voyage to Cayenne.
On the 28th Sept. failed from Philadelphia in good order and well conditioned, with a crew consisting of Thomas Burrows, master, Jacob Oldenburgh, mate, Wm. Davidson, supercargo, John Nevan, Samuel Babcock, Wm. Story, Joseph Wilder, seamen, Josiah Smith, James Cameron, boys, and Josiah Anderson, steward. Nothing particular occurred till Friday the 12th Oct.
lat. 28. 30. N. long. 54 W. the wind began to blow hard from the N. E. the gale continuing to increase, accompanied by thunder, lightning, rain & a heavy sea, the pumps constantly going. Next day at 2 A. M. finding it impossible to lay too any longer, determined to cut away the mainmast and foremast before the wind, but before that could be done, was struck with a whirlwind, which hove the brig on her beam ends, Joseph Wilder, being in the forecastle, was drowned—the mainmast went by the board, the hatches burst off, the v. filled with water and the cargo floating out at each hatchway—for our preservation we endeavored to lash ourselves to the main-chains, but the sea breaking furiously over us, William Davidson, Wm. Story, and the two boys were washed away; the foremast now went by the board, and day coming on we beheld a most awful sight, mast and spars hanging to the wreck, and the cargo coming out of the hold washed over us; at this time we slipped a sea which rose in the stern and the cargo broke out of the cabin; at 9 A. M. we took to the bowsprit, when William Story and Wm. Cameron, drifted aboard on the camboose house, the boy shortly after died; the latter part of the day the gale began to abate, but a heavy sea continued.
On Monday, William Story died. We continued in this dreadful situation until Friday the 19th of Oct. when we discovered a large ship to leeward, made all the signals we could but in vain. On the 20th several legs of butter came out of the forecastle, one of which we immediately opened and fed on, which greatly increased our strength. On the 21st, the mate went out of his senses, and a schooner passed to leeward so near that we could see every man on deck, but they took no notice of us. On the 23rd the mate died, his blood we drank and devoured part of his flesh, with the remainder we caught a large shark which proved a great relief to us. On Wednesday the 24th, at ten P. M. saw a brig standing towards us. At 10 A. M. she hove to and hoisted out her boat to our assistance, and we were taken on board in a weak condition. The vessel proved to be the Snow Thames, Capt. Barton, from Madeira to New Providence, then in lat. 25 N. long. 59 W.—To the humane attention of the officers and passengers we feel ourselves much indebted, and thus publicly express our thanks.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from Fort-Wolcott, last night, the five following soldiers, viz.
Chas. Foyart, a Frenchman, 5 feet 10 inches high, dark eyes, dark hair cut short, dark swarthy complexion, about 26 years of age; had on a blue round-about jacket, red cassimere vest, pair blue sailor trowsers, and round hat.
William Henry Crough, born in England, 5 feet 8 inches high, grey eyes, light hair cut short, fair complexion, about 25 years of age; had on a blue round-about jacket, white cloth vest, pair white linen trowsers, and round hat.
John Grant, born in the city of Dublin, 5 feet 7 inches high, blue eyes, dark hair cut short, fair complexion, about 29 years of age, has an impediment in his speech, had on a blue round-about jacket, fawn-down vest, pair white linen trowsers, and round hat.
John Collins, born in the county of Providence, Rhode-Island, 6 feet high, dark eyes, dark hair cut short, dark complexion, about 30 years of age, had on a white linen frock, white cloth vest, white cloth pantalettes, and round hat.
Richard Tumber, born in the town of Swansey, Massachusetts, 5 feet 9 inches high, blue eyes, sandy hair cut short, fair complexion, about 28 years of age, had on a blue round-about jacket, white cloth vest, pair white linen trowsers, and round hat.—Whoever takes up and secures said deserters in any goal, or delivers them to the commanding officer at Fort-Wolcott, shall receive the above reward, or Ten Dollars for either of them, with all reasonable expenses. The above deserters stole and took with them two Fears-nought great coasts about half worn; also, a two mast sail boat with a white bottom and marked on the stern Amphitrite . A generous reward will be given for those articles if information is given for their recovery. One of them also took with him a mallet, bayonet, &c.
LLOYD BEALL, Capt. Commanding. Fort-Wolcott, Nov. 30, 1804.
BOOTS, 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 Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor.
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. 91
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

The accounts published in the Courier of the 6th instant, respecting the infamous murder of Mr. Tate, mate of the armed ship Pilgrim of Philadelphia, at Cape Francois, was in some respects incorrect. The following particulars we are furnished with by a gentleman who was an eye witness of the whole transaction. It would seem that two unfortunate Frenchmen together with some mulattoes, had been introduced on board this vessel (probably with the knowledge of all the officers) and securely stowed away under deck with the cargo. By some means, information reached Christophe that they were concealed on board. Mr. Lynch the spercargo, and Capt. Gibson being on shore, declared their ignorance of any persons being concealed on board. The commander in chief immediately dispatched a guard of soldiers on board the ship, who tore up the deck over the heads of the unfortunate fugitives, and together with Mr. Tate, (he being the commanding officer then on board) forced them on shore. On their landing upon the wharf, the unfortunate American saw but too plainly the fate which awaited him, and addressing himself to his amazed countrymen, he exclaimed, "Americans! will you thus see me dragged to execution like a dog, and no one step forward to assert my innocence?" "Yes," said one, (a Mr. Smith, supercargo of a vessel from Baltimore) "I will speak for you!"—instantly a centinel was ordered to run him thro' with his bayonet, but he escaped by springing into his boat, and instantly pushing off. The prisoners were then led up to the public scales! Mr. Tate and the two Frenchmen had halters placed about their necks, mounted this temporary scaffold, and were precipitately launched into eternity! The arms of the Frenchmen were pinned, but those of Mr. Tate were left untied, and in his struggles he repeatedly caught hold of the cord by which he was suspended, and entirely removed it from his throat, the cord passing round his chin and the back of his neck, in this manner he expired! As he mounted the ladder, he said, "Americans! Americans! I die this ignominious death—for duly executing my orders!"—The feelings of the Americans on this occasion may be more readily felt than described.
Char. Courier.
FROM RUSSIA.
Captain Oakes, who arrived on Thursday from St. Petersburg, Russia, informs that a fleet of six ships of the line was fitting out, which was said to be destined for the Mediterranean; that the squadron which had lately been in the North Sea had passed the sound on its return; that there were reports that a war was expected between Russia and France, but they occasioned little conversation. At Elsinore, Capt. Oakes heard, that a difference subsisted between Sweden and France; but nothing was said as to the consequences which were expected to follow from it. Bost. Dem.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 23.
The wards in which we calculate on success, said Mr. Coleman, very wisely, are the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and 9th. Instead of succeeding in five of the nine wards, the federal party succeeded but in two; and in one of these but by a majority of twenty-two votes. I suppose Mr. Coleman will think that the people are everywhere mad. Massachusetts revolutionized, New-Hampshire in the full tide of successful experiment, and the federal party, alas! reduced almost to nothing in the City of New-York! 'Tis too much. Citizen.
PENNSYLVANIA.—Official return, of the number of votes given in the several counties of the State of Pennsylvania, for the electors of President and Vice-President, having been made to the Secretary of the Commonwealth—the following is declared to be the result:
Republican ticket, 22,103 Federal ticket, 1179
Majority 20,924
In consequence the governor has issued his proclamation, declaring the twenty gentlemen, who were supported by the republicans, duly elected.
The Natchez Gazette mentions the inauguration of Governor Claiborne,
as an event among the recent and successive changes, than which no one has given greater satisfaction. It observes the people have justly wished a more determinate system of government.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Dec. 6, 1804.
Yesterday, the Electors of President and Vice-President, met in their respective States throughout the Union, and gave in their suffrages for the two first and most important offices in the gift of the American people. The result will undoubtedly be an almost unanimous vote for JEFFERSON and CLINTON.
Nothing of a very interesting nature has been received from the seat of government since our last, excepting the Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, by which it appears that above Fifteen Millions of Dollars of the public debt has been paid within the last three years and six months. This important document shall be given to the public next week. In our next we shall also resume a detail of the proceedings of Congress.
GENERAL TURREAU, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, appointed Minister Plenipotentiary of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, to the United States, was on the 23d ult. received in that character by the President.
The New-Hampshire Gazette of the 27th ult. has furnished us with the following interesting information, viz. That the Republican majority for their Electoral Ticket, amounts to SEVEN HUNDRED and TWO.
The last accounts from the Mediterranean, are of the most glorious kind. While the European governments have in general tamely submitted to the insults of, and become tributary to, the petty powers of Barbary, it was reserved for America, a new country, with an infant navy, to give an effectual check to the daring marauders. The American flag is now proudly triumphant in the Mediterranean, and the thunder of the American cannon has proclaimed on the shores of Africa, that a free people will not suffer themselves to be insulted with impunity. The names of Preble, Sterrett and Decatur, will not soon be forgotten by the Tripolines;—they have given them a lasting remembrance of their prowess.—Much credit is due to our wise and just administration, for the prudent and energetic measures pursued by it on this occasion. [Freeman's Jour.]
WILLIAM JUDD'S ADDRESS
To the people of the State of Connecticut, on the subject of removal of himself and four other Justices of the Peace from office, by the General Assembly of said State, at their late session, for declaring and publishing their opinion that the People of this State are without a Constitution of civil government, is now in the press and will soon be ready for sale.
This intelligent and spirited address will be read with pleasure and advantage by all the friends of order and constitutional government in Connecticut, and the United States. Annexed to this Address is a statement of some circumstances which led to its publication, and a sketch of the character of the deceased, which will be published in our next. Hartford Mer.
MARRIED.—On the 25th inst. Mr. JOHN EASTON, to Miss SALLY CILLERY, widow of the late Mr. Cillery, and daughter of Mr. Henry Gladding of this town.
At Portsmouth, on the 22d ult. Mr. PEGG HEADLY, to Miss ABIGAIL COREY, daughter of Mr. Samuel Corey, both of that town.
DIED.—At Albany, the Hon. Major-General PHILIP SCHUYLER, in the 71st year of his age.
"In Darling (South-Carolina) Nov. 2d, in the 40th year of her age, Mrs. LYDIA KING, (late of this place) consort of Mr. Eli King, and daughter of Deacon Samuel Vinson. In her character were united to an admirable degree, the most amiable uniformity and gentleness of temper, with the purity, the benevolence and genuine piety of the rational, the devout christian. Seldom has the excellent wife—the good parent—the honorable child—the worthy sister—and the sincere christian, been more completely exemplified in any one person. She justly commanded the love and esteem of all who knew her. As her life was truly virtuous, so her death was calm and triumphant. In the last moments of dissolving nature, she said, This is dying—but I have no fears of death—Christ is mine, and I am his—God is with me. Thus dies the christian! Can infidelity triumph thus in death!—The loss of such a character must be great to society, and yet greater to her friends.—But still, of the righteous there is hope in his death. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. "
In Tattual county, State of Georgia, on the 11th day of April last, JAMES THOMAS, in the
13th year of his age.—During the greatest part he lived temperate, and his exit was unaccompanied with pain—he retained his mental faculties to the last—his eye light was so little impaired that he could read print without the assistance of glasses, to the last year of his existence. Those who consider this an unhealthy climate are requested to produce an instance of longevity to exceed it. Augusta Chron.
At Farmington (Conn.) on the 14th ult. WILLIAM JUDD, M. H. P. of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Connecticut, aged 63.
"In the death of Maj. Judd, the public have lost an able, uniform and tried patriot—society an agreeable and useful companion—and useful literature, one of its strongest advocates, and most brilliant ornaments. He served with interest to the State and honor to himself, as a military officer, during our revolutionary struggle, and since that period, has faithfully discharged the duties of a civil officer.—The public will recollect, that the deceased is the same William Judd, whose commission of the peace was revoked by the late General Assembly.—Peace and consolation to their pious and virtuous souls!"
In this town, on the 27th ult. Mr. ISAAC DAYTON, son of the late Capt. Benedict Dayton, aged 19.
On the 28th ult. Mr. ISAAC DAYTON, aged 86.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, Dec. 6.
ENTERED, From Sloop Success, Howard, [St. Croix Schr. Pegasus, Hudson, Havanna Ship Commerce, Lawton, Amsterdam Sloop Lydia, Potter, Alexandria Brig Alfred, Taggart, Exuma CLEARED, For Sloop Aurora, Calhoun, New-York do. Friendship, Spencer, Baltimore Brig Hercules Courtenay, Phillips, Charleston Sloop Sally, Chase, do.
Just received, and now offered for sale by
ISAAC AUSTIN,
SUPERFINE, second-best, middling, and low priced Broadcloths, Do. do. Cassimeres. Do. do. Toilets, Swan-downs, &c. From 5 4 to 9 4 excellent Rose Blankets, Cambricks, various widths and prices, Scotch & India Book-Mulin, and Book-Handkerchiefs, A few pieces of royal patent Cord, very superior, An extensive assortment of Hats, from 75 Cents, to 6 dollars 50 Cents each. Also, warranted Groceries, as usual, consisting of Hylon-skin, Souchong and bohea Teas, East and West-India Sugars, Coffee, Pepper, Ginger, Nutmegs, Fresh Flour, Excellent Havana Honey, Molasses, &c. Cash, and a generous price will be given for good clean Flax-Seed. Newport, 12th M. 4th, 1804.
Valuable real Estates for Sale,
LYING and being pleasantly situated in a healthy and growing Village of Wickford, in North-Kingstown, consisting of three good Dwelling-Houses, with Gardens adjoining them; two of said houses are in the main Street, in the centre of the town; one House has a Bake-house underneath it, lately built; and all in good repair. The improvements are well fenced. Also, one Water Lot, with a large Wharf and Store, the safest for vessels to be to, in a storm, of any in the place.—Likewise, a number of Lots of Land, suitable for house lots, several of them adjoining the ship channel, and some of them in the centre of the town. Also, a tract of land about three quarters of a mile out of the town, containing about eleven acres, suitable for meadow or pasturing, and one and an half acres of Wood land. The particulars, and elegance of situation of said Houses and Lots, being too tedious to insert in an Advertisement, the person wanting the whole, or either of them, is invited to call on the subscriber and view them. The terms of payment will be made easy, on approved security; or he will exchange them, or a part of them for Farms, either in this State or Connecticut. If the above are not sold by the first of March next, the greater part will be to Let; as the subscriber intends retiring from business; and will sell all his stock in trade, consisting of a genteel assortment of Dry Goods, Hard Ware, &c. and will let the Shop & Store which he now improves for said business. The subscriber returns his grateful thanks to the Public, and his old Customers in particular, who have favored him with their custom upwards of 48 years, as he has now determined to retire from the incombance of trade. BENJAMIN FOWLER. Wickford, Dec. 3d. 1804 18
THE subscribers, having been appointed by the Honorable Court of Probate for the town of Newport, Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of William Shaw, late of said Newport, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent—Give notice, that six months having been allowed by said court, from this date, for the creditors to exhibit their claims; we shall attend upon said business at Meigs and Rogers' Counting-room, in said Newport, on the first Mondays in January, February, and March next, at nine o'clock A. M. No accounts will be received, unless properly attested.
JOHN MEIN, ROBERT ROGERS.
Newport, December 3d, 1804.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to GOLD S. SILLIMAN, Admin'r.
Wanted Immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN Boot & Shoe-Maker, who is well acquainted with the business.—Also, an active Boy, about 14 or 15 years of age, as an apprentice. Apply to the subscriber, who keeps constantly on hand, a general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.—Those who favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work well done, at the shortest notice. JOHN DAVIS. Newport, Dec. 6, 1804.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Little-Compton, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims to the creditors to the estate of Sarah Gifford, transient person, lately deceased at said Little-Compton, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose: Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No Accounts will be received unless properly attested.
PHILLIP WILBOR, THOMAS BURGESS.
All persons indebted to the above mentioned estate, are earnestly called upon to make immediate payment to ISAAC WILBOR, Administrator. Little-Compton, Nov. 28th, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice, that he is appointed Administrator upon the estate of Gideon Jehu, Mariner, late of East-Greenwich, deceased, and has accepted of the trust. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the estate of the said deceased, to make payment without delay; and also, all persons who have claims against the said estate, are desired to exhibit them as soon as may be, to DANIEL JOHNSON, Admin'r. East-Greenwich, Dec. 3, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator to the estate of Edward Cory, late of Tiverton, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs.—All persons having any demands upon the estate of the said deceased, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment without delay to BARNEY CORY, (of Westport) Administrator. December, 3, 1804.
Partnership Dissolved.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the partnership of Nathaniel Briggs & Brothers, was dissolved by mutual agreement on the first day of December inst. The business will in future be carried on under the firm of Samuel Briggs and Company. SAMUEL BRIGGS, BURTON BRIGGS. New-Shoreham, Dec. 18, 1804.
THE Court of Probate of the town of Westerly, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive & examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Capt. Oliver Lewis, late of Westerly, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the fifth day of November 1804, being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at the dwelling-house of the Widow Elizabeth Lewis, in said Westerly, on the first Fridays in December, February, and April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon on each day. No accounts will be allowed unless properly authenticated.
SAMUEL BROWN, } Commissioners. JOSHUA VOSE, }
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ELIZABETH LEWIS, Admin'r. JOHN CROSS, jun. Admin'r. Westerly, Nov. 9th, 1804.
THE Court of Probate of the town of Westerly, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive & examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Capt. Nathaniel Stillman, late of Westerly, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the fifth day of November 1804, being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business, at Paul Rhodes' Hotel, in said Westerly, on the first Wednesday in December, February, and April next, on each day. No accounts will be allowed unless properly authenticated.
SAMUEL BROWN, } Commissioners. JOSHUA VOSE, }
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN CROSS, jun. Admin'r. Westerly, Nov. 9, 1804. 18
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.
APPRENTICE'S INDENTURES
And Blanks of various kinds, printed on fine paper, kept constantly for sale at the Office of the Republican.
For sale at this Office, the SCHOOL MASTER'S ASSISTANT, By NATHAN DABOLL.—Price 50 Cents. Also,
Daboll's, Bickerstaff's, and the Farmer's ALMANAC, for 1805.

A HINT FOR A RICH MAN. (From PLUTARCH) "What shall I do because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?"—St. LUKE, ch. p. XII, ver. 17.
WHAT do! Why, if thy barns are grown too small, Save the expence of building more, And lodge the surplus of thy store Within the bowels of the poor; Make widows hands thy treasury, Let Orphans mouths thy coffers be, And in a little while thou'lt see Large int'rest in thy purse, with principal & all.
ANECDOES. Old Gripus lay on his death-bed, rack'd with distressing pains, when an old family Negro entered the room, and with a look of compassion said, "Well, how Massa feel dis morning?" "Ah! very poorly indeed," replied he, "I must certainly die; yes Cuff, I must soon set out for a long—Oh! a very long journey." "Berry well," replied Cuff, "I guess Massa'll have good going, cause it be all 'e way down hill."
Two tradesmen near Blackfriars had a difference on Tuesday night last respecting a bet, which it was agreed to be decided next day with pistols. They met next day near the Windmill, below petty France, when the seconds had the good sense to drop the bullets into the proper place—their own pockets. One of the parties, who was let into the secret, dropt on the first fire! His opponent fled on the wings of fear, and next morning was proceeding in a post-chaise to depart for Hamburg or America, when he saw his deceased antagonist very composedly serving his customers behind his proper counter!
On SLANDER. WERE it confined to the openly vicious and profligate part of society—were it the employment only of those hateful and hated beings who are destined to be the tormentors of each other thro' this and a future world, the benevolent heart would be less often pained with the thought that virtue and religion are "wounded in the house of their friends."
What are the principal topics of conversation in the most of our tea-table and evening circles? Are they the charity, the virtue, the piety of our neighbors? Do we there hear one and another, speaking with delight, of the industry, the learning, the benevolence, the sobriety, the prudence, the wisdom or the holiness of this or that citizen? Or do we there hear even a fair and impartial account given of the property, the prospects, the personal appearance, or the circumstances of those who are the subject of conversation? Is the afternoon or evening devoted to enquiries respecting the poverty, the wretchedness and the sufferings of the unfortunate, and of those who are deserted by society, that their condition may be rendered more happy? Or are individuals and their concerns unnoticed on such occasions, and the mutual benefit of families or of society at large, the objects of their attention? Or are public men and public measures scrutinized with temper, with candor and fairness?
Let each man and woman, who can, answer these questions with an unblushing countenance.
Let us reflect how often we are parties to a conversation, carried on for hours, in which the sole object is to vilify and destroy the reputation of individuals. This may not be and doubtless is not the professed, but it is certainly the real object.
From one, an attack is made, with half sentences half uttered and many nods and shrugs, on the chastity of a female—perhaps she is innocent, and the insinuation is the result of envy, & in that case, how hellish the malice! Perhaps the suspicion is well founded—What then? Are we her Judges? Will she be reclaimed?—Will the cause of virtue be secured or subserved by these sly, covert, yet envenomed remarks?
From another it is hinted that this or that man will soon become bankrupt—that he is too luxurious—too dissipated, or that he is avaricious and oppressive. Are we certain that these charges are well founded? Is it not possible that they may be dictated by
spleen or mortification in the idle and undeserving? But suppose they are true—what then? Is it neighborly—is it friendly—is it christian like, thus to riot on the misfortunes, the follies, or the vices of each other? Is this adhering to those excellent precepts which enjoin that we "hope all things—believe all things—think no evil and do unto others as we would they should do to us."
From the light minded, whose thoughts never ascend beyond trifles, we hear a dissertation of an hour long, on the furniture of a neighbor. Her chairs are awful—her side-board is quite unfashionable—her carpet is monstrous ugly—her china table set is too gay or too plain—her glasses are ill shaped or too small, and her window curtains are not rich enough, or too finical, or too full.
Thus hours are spent, and who is made wiser or better?
Henry Moore, & Co. HAVE for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Dits. St. Croix Rum, Dits. Holland's Gin, Dits. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 20 Bags Dits., 60 Bales Flour, Bennerhove's Snuff, All kinds of Vins, Cakes of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Also, a quantity of
DRY HYDES. To be Sold, or Let, A DWELLING HOUSE and Lot of Land, containing about seventeen acres, all under good improvement, situated about two & 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 cloths, 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 day 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. FORDEN RATHBUN, ROBERT H. NILES. Wickford (N.E.) 24th 7th Mo. 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. 1804.
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.
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.
Doctor Nortrop's CELEBRATED Patent Bitters, for the cure of the Jaundice and all bilious complaints, for sale at this Office—Price 50 Cents per Box
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
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. Moss and Tippié, a large assortment—Men's fur Gloves, Muffs, 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—States of all sizes, with a general assortment of Stationery. Charts, European Filts—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, presently 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 lot 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, PARDON TILLINGHAST, GEORGE CARD, Managers. 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 steel heads and ruled to any pattern, at the notice.
FOR SALE, A Sheet-Iron Apply at this
Rhodes & Hammond HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva, Havana brown, Do. white, Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & SUGARS, Lump Hyson, Souchong, } TEAS of the & Bohea first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Bennerhove's Snuff, Superfine Flour, Glass 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 Fiske's Apothecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE. Two or three ready 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 best quality for retailing. 12 Hhds. & 62 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 Daixies. 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, jr. & Co. Who will always have a supply of the best Superflour. Newport, Sept.
HOUSE JUST received a new & HANGING OFFICE, a new & PAPER as can be purchase. AVER, AIR-MAKER, of pieces of the most Furniture, purchased, of equal elegance ov. 15. cxii
An Abridgement of Murray's GRAMMAR, for sale at this Office.