The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1801-06-24 00:00:00

The Providence Journal  AND  TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[No. 130.]
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 1801.
[ Vol. III. ]
For SALE,
On liberal terms, and credit, for approved notes, 4 Boxes black India Lustrine, containing 160 pieces, 18 yards each 4 do. black Sinfhaw do. 120 do. 30 do. each 1 do. 2d quality black Sattin do. 80 do. 18 do. each 2 do. 3d do. do. 60 do. 30 do. each 3 do. coloured striped Sattin, 60 do. 18 do. each 2 do. do. Sinfhaws, 80 do. 30 do. each 1 do. do. coloured Lustrine, 40 do. 18 do. each 1 do. Sinfhaws, 30 do. 30 do. each 1 do. 2d quality coloured Sattin, 30 do. 18 do. each. 1 do. 1st quality Sattin, 30 do. 18 do. do. 7650 pieces long white Nankins 350 do. yellow do. Hyson, Souichong and Bohea Teas, per chest First quality Canton Sugar, in whole and half bags 150 bales Cassia 50 boxes China, containing each 1 Tea Set The above are entitled to debentures on exportation. Please apply to  SCOTT JENCKES, or  AMOS T. JENCKES.
June 17.
Grinnell and Taylor
William Blodget, jun.
CHEAPSIDE, No. 7.  HAS just received a consignment from the cargo of the ship Bedford, recently from Calcutta, of the following Goods, now opening for sale, by quantities to suit the purchasers, at very favourable prices, for cash, or approved notes at Bank of 3 months. 3 bales Jalolpore Mamoody Mullins 2 do. Janah do. do. 2 do. Alibad do. do. 1 do. Mow Coffes do. do. 1 do. Sandah do. do. 4 do. Burboom Gurrahs do. do. 1 do. Mow Sanahs do. do. 3 do. Alibad Omerty do. do. 1 do. Jalolpore Sawn do. do. 2 do. Patna Baftas do. do. 2 do. Jugda do. do. 1 do. Table-Cloths do. do. 1 do. Blue Romal Handkerchiefs do. do. 1 do. Mock Pulicat do. do. 1 do. Gingham do. do. 1 do. Checks do. do. 2 cases Bandano Handkerchiefs 4 bags Pepper 50,000 Segars A few pieces each Dacca, Jacomet, Book, Surhaw, and Silver wrought Mull Mull Mullins. May 17.
For SALE,
By the Executor of the late Capt. ZASHA-RIAH ALLEN, 40 Boxes of Havana White Sugars, entitled to Draw-back: 28 Ditto Brown 35 Hhds. of Cape 43 Hhds. of Cape, Surinam and Barbados SUGARS. 52 Boxes of white and 5 Boxes of brown Havana Ditto, 100 Hhds. of New-England RUM, 20,000 lb. of Loaf SUGAR, 1700 lb. of American SNUFF, in Hhds. and Kegs. The above articles will be sold on a credit, with approved security. N. B. To be let, near the centre of the town, the south wharf and stores, together or separately, one of which is calculated for a Grocery Shop. June 4.
Just received, and now opening, by  Bowers and Bucklin, At their Store, opposite Messrs. BROWN and EVES,  ONE package Linen Checks, assorted One case low priced 4-4 Irish Linens One do. fine do. One do. India Bandanoes, of a superior quality. N. B. The above goods for cash only. Also, per ship Osiris, via New-York, Two casks, containing a general assortment of Hard Ware, and one case fashionable Buttons, upon liberal approved credit. May 27.
Now landing from the ship Minerva, and for sale by  Samuel G. Arnold and Co.  SEVEN Thousand bushels of Bonavista SALT. They have likewise for sale, Turks-Island Salt 30 tons of Old Sable Russia Iron Russia and Ravens Duck, of various qualities Russia Sheeting, bleached and unbleached Russia Diaper Cordage assorted White Lead and Spanish Brown Looking-Glasses A quantity of Flag-Stones Most of the above goods are entitled to debenture on exportation, and will be sold on a liberal credit for approved security. May 27.
New Cash Store.  SULLIVAN MOULTON  HAS opened a Store in the House of Dr. A. THROOP, No. 6, Cheapside, where he is now opening a handsome assortment of ENGLISH and SCOTCH GOODS, proper for the present and ensuing seasons. Those ladies and gentlemen that will favour him by calling and seeing for themselves, will be entitled to his utmost attention. N. B. Cash is only received in pay for his goods, and for that they will be sold on terms that cannot fail to suit the purchasers. May 28.
PLAN of the DANISH LINE OF DEFENCE BEFORE COPENHAGEN, and of the ATTACK made upon it, on the 2d of April, 1801, by the BRITISH SQUADRON under the Command of Vice-Admiral Lord NELSON.
[From a Sketch taken by a British Officer on the Spot.]
REFERENCES. A. The Citadel. B. Mortar Battery. C. D. Two Islands, called the Crown Islands, formed upon the Sand, by driving Piles, and thereon erecting Batteries, one mounting about Fifty Pieces of Cannon, and the other about Thirty, all of them 24-Pounders. E. E. E. Danish Ships of the Line. F. Danish Frigates. G. Eleven Danish Rases, formed into Floating Batteries. H. The British Fleet. I. The Isle of Amack. K. K. Copenhagen. L. Merchant's Dock. M. Royal Dock. N. Arsenal. O. O. British Bomb-Vessels, placed after the Action of the second, to destroy the Arsenal, &c. should Hostilities be resumed.
SOME AUTHENTIC PARTICULARS OF THE ACTION.
The zeal, spirit and enterprize of Lord Nelson, were never more completely developed than upon this great and memorable occasion, and they happily diffused their influence through the whole of the Squadron under his immediate command. The officers and men who composed it thought and felt, that under his conduct they should be directed, alike by judgment and enterprize; without a great share of both of which, it was evident, that the Line of Defence, which they had to attack, presented the most formidable obstacles to success. They were animated, however, by the example, and guided by the genius of a Nelson, which never shone with such lustre; and we believe we but echo the opinion of the whole British fleet, when we say, that had it not been present, so much might not have been done.
The Danes acquitted themselves as became their national character for courage. A more hard fought day has never, perhaps, been seen, and the conduct of the enemy must tend to raise them in the esteem of the British nation, and the opinion of the world. The fire, both of the Danish ships and batteries, was extremely warm and well-directed; and it was, perhaps, by the persevering spirit of British seamen alone, that it was efficaciously to be resisted and overcome. As our fleet advanced into action, our officers counted upwards of four hundred guns, exclusive of the Crown Batteries, which presented themselves in the line in which the enemy had moored their ships and floating batteries.
The action began soon after ten o'clock, A. M. and lasted till near three, P. M. three of our line of battle ships, the Bellona, Ruffel and Agamemnon, were aground, exposed to the tremendous fire of the Crown Batteries. Lord Nelson saw their dangerous situation, and it was only a cool comprehensive mind, like his own, that could devise the means of extricating them, which he immediately adopted. He went into his cabin, and addressed a letter to the Prince Royal, in which he informed him, that motives of humanity induced him to require, that the fire from the Crown Batteries should instantly cease, as the wounded Danes in his power could not be attended to, if the firing was continued. Orders were given accordingly, and a cessation of hostilities took place. The decks of the Danish ships and floating batteries were covered with killed and wounded. Immediately after the cessation of hostilities, the latter were sent ashore, and the British wounded were transported in boats to the island of Hvin.
The flag ship of the Danes blew up just at the close of the action. The Danish Admiral had previously made his escape on shore. The Prince Royal of Denmark viewed the action from the shore, and was twice very near being killed.
After the action, our ships went out and anchored near Sir Hyde Parker, for the purpose of repairing their damages. The bomb-vessels were placed further in, in front of the Arsenal. On the 4th, Lord Nelson, accompanied by Capt. Hardy, went on shore. He was immediately conducted to the Palace, where he had an interview with the Prince Royal, and had afterwards the honour of dining with his Royal Highness.
All the prizes were either sunk or burnt soon after the action, one excepted, they being so leaky and shattered from the British fire, that they could not be kept from sinking.
The following are correct Copies of the correspondence which passed between Lord Nelson and the Prince Royal of Denmark, immediately on the former finding the Danish ships and batteries entirely within his power.
In them we behold, indeed, a triumph! a triumph unequalled in the history of the world; not that of a conqueror trampling on his prostrate but still resisting foe, but conjuring him by the dearest ties of humanity to accept life and friendship, at a moment when nothing but horror, despair and death, presented themselves to view! The papers, the copies of which we present to our readers, are genuine.
No. I.
"Lord Nelson has directions to spare Denmark, when no longer resisting; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, Lord Nelson must be obliged to set on fire all the floating batteries he has taken, without having the power of saving the brave Danes who have defended them."
"Dated on board his Majesty's ship Elephant, Copenhagen Roads, 2d April, 1801. (Signed) NELSON AND BRONTE, Vice-Admiral under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker."
"To the Brothers of Englishmen, the Danes." No. II.
"His Royal Highness the Prince Royal of Denmark has sent me, Gen. Adj. Lindholm, on board to his Britannic Majesty's Vice-Admiral, the Right Hon. Lord Nelson, to ask the particular object of sending the Flag of Truce."
No. III.
"Lord Nelson's Answer. "Lord Nelson's object in sending the flag of truce, was HUMANITY! he therefore consents that hostilities shall cease, and that the wounded Danes may be taken on shore, and Lord Nelson will take his prisoners out of the vessels, and burn or carry off his prizes, as he shall think fit."
"Lord Nelson, with humble duty to his Royal Highness the Prince of Denmark, will consider this the greatest victory he ever gained, if it may be the cause of a happy reconciliation and union between his own most gracious Sovereign and his Majesty the King of Denmark. (Signed) NELSON AND BRONTE."
THE Subscriber having lately arrived in Providence from Georgia, takes this method to invite all persons who have any demands against him to call on him at the house of Mr. Nathan Truman, or on Dr. Benjamin Dyer, and receive their money; and as he proposes returning to Georgia in the fall, the sooner a settlement of his affairs can be effected, the more agreeable to him. EBENEZER JENCKES. June 15.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON the night of the 28th ult. from an inclosure of Mr. JONATHAN PAGE, innholder in Charlestown (Massachusetts) a light red roan HORSE, about nine years old, light mane and tail, all of his feet white, a white stripe in his forehead, natural trotter, and good carraiged. Whoever will give information to Mr. PAGE, or the subscriber, living in Shrewsbury, so that he may recover his Horse again, shall receive 5 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for the Horse and Thief, (if stolen) and all necessary charges paid by NATHANIEL BRIDGHAM. Shrewsbury (Massachusetts) May 30.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 25th, 1801.
THE creditors of Nathaniel P. Whiting, of Providence, in the county of Providence, Saddletree-Maker, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the third Monday in June next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.

Schools, owing to the local prejudices of the inhabitants. Therefore, seeing what divisions and animosities will arise in those towns which have carried the act into operation, I cannot suppose the General Assembly will be so mad as to repeal it, and so soon tarnish that glory which the State acquired by passing an act founded solely on the principles of humanity." Gloucester, June 10, 1801.
Domestic Intelligence.
WASHINGTON June 8.
It is not true that the brig Viper, of Baltimore, from Leghorn, engaged two Tripolines off Gorgona. Capt. Story's account on enquiry is, that six hours sail from Leghorn, two boats came from under Gorgona, under British colours, which they lowered, and hoisted a white flag, with a cross. That they fired on the Viper, who returned the fire; on which the castle of Gorgona immediately commenced firing on the brig. From this circumstance it must be concluded that the boats belonged to Gorgona.
June 10.
We understand that the President of the United States has vacated the Legations to Lisbon and the Hague. The reasons on which this step has been taken are almost too obvious to require enumeration, and certainly so evident as to require but little amplification. By it, two important effects will be produced; the immediate saving of a considerable annual expenditure, and a supercession of some of those delicate diplomatic ties which united us to European powers. Economy dictates the former, no less powerfully than sound policy recommends the latter. An annual expence of probably more than 20,000 dollars will be retrenched, without in the least injuring our commercial relations with Portugal and the Batavian Republic, as we have no doubt, but that, in the room of the diplomatic agents, respectable Consuls will be appointed, with powers strictly appropriate to the intercourse of trade. Nor can the least umbrage be taken at this procedure by the belligerent powers, as it equally affects both contending parties, Portugal being allied on one side, and the Batavian republic on the other.
An official letter to the Secretary of State, of the date of the 22d of April, has been received from our Consul at Gibraltar, which says nothing of a declaration of war by Algiers.
Authentic information is received from Gibraltar, of as late a date, received there from Mahon, of the French squadron having returned to Toulon, much disabled by bad weather, and the crews very sickly; one 74 is missing, supposed to have put into Palermo.
NEW-YORK, June 14.
The sailing of Commodore Dale's squadron without being joined by the French frigate Semillante, was a step of prudence; for it is asserted, that a British frigate is off the Capes. Had the Semillante sailed in company with the squadron, it might have had the semblance of a National Power convoying or giving protection to a ship of one of the belligerent nations. Rumours and conjectures have induced a belief, that it was the French Captain's intention to have failed at the same time; but, it is much to his honour and bravery, that he hath waited the departure of the Commodore. If the Semillante should get under way in a few days, a trial of skill in naval tactics may shortly be expected to take place, there being but one solitary British frigate off the coast; the report of the St. Albans being off, is totally without foundation; as that ship is now at Halifax, and preparing to sail for England.
June 18.
Account of the Gallo-American Fifth-Boat.
Mr. Fulton, who introduced the Panorama at Paris, has lately made experiments at Havre and Brest with his fifth-boat. This boat is constructed nearly in the usual manner, only that the sides swell out more, and that the bottom is flat. The latter has an aperture in the middle for receiving a pump, by means of which the vessel is made to descend to the bottom of the water. At one of the extremities there is another pump, by the help of which it ascends to the surface; and at the stern it is furnished with a rudder, by which it is steered when under the water. Over the boat, which closes like a box, stands a kind of cone or dome, which serves as a hatchway for entering it. This cone is conducted in the same manner as those lanterns placed at the top of circular stairs, in order to admit the light, and is furnished with several panes of glass, well cemented, that convey light to the interior of the boat, and at the bottom is a glass that reflects the objects. By these means, a person in the boat can see every thing that passes above him. Mr. Fulton, in the course of his experiments, remained several hours under water without the necessity of ascending to the surface. With this boat, he can set fire to objects at a great distance, without being seen. To prove the possibility of producing this effect, fascines done over with pitch were fastened to the end of the Pier; the fifth-boat then sunk down, and at the end of half an hour the fascines were observed to be in flames. Mr. Fulton suffers no body to enter this boat but himself. He has invented also a kind of arrows or darts, which he can fix in any vessel that he intends to set on fire.
BOSTON, June 20.
The Legislature of this Commonwealth adjourned at a late hour last evening. Since our last a committee has been raised to revise
the laws against duelling; and a bill for the appointment of agents for demanding fugitives from justice, has passed to be engrossed in the House. Two additional Inspection laws for beef and pork, have passed in the House; and a bill respecting nuisances, has passed to be engrossed. Much other business, of a local nature, has been transacted, uninteresting to any but the parties immediately concerned.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The Mediterranean squadron, under Commodore Dale, has been spoken in lat. 35:30.
The Boston frigate, Capt. Little, is under sailing orders for the Mediterranean. She is to take nine months provisions on board; and, it is supposed, will convoy the trade to that quarter.
The Warren sloop of war was sold on Thursday last for about 18,400 dollars. The purchaser, Nathaniel Fellows, Esq.
The 17th of June, the anniversary of the battle at Breed's-hill, was commemorated on Wednesday last, at Charlestown. Capt. Miller's artillery company paraded, and fired several salutes;—an oration was pronounced at the new meeting-house, by William Austin, A. B.—As we did not hear this performance, we are unable to pronounce on its merits. It is said to have displayed the purest principles of patriotism in a lofty and impressive manner. The Rev. Mr. Chaplain introduced the solemnity with prayer;—Mr. Paine's patriotic ode, "When first the sun o'er ocean glow'd;" and the favorite song of "Hail Columbia," were sung, accompanied by the band. A dinner was provided at Warren-Hall; which terminated with the usual number of toasts; amongst which were the following:
"The Federal Constitution. Like the holy Ark of the ancient Israelites, may it ever be considered as the consecrated palladium of our nation's rights.—Three Cheers."
"The President of the United States; may his distinguished talents be eminently improved to the best interest of our common country."
"Governor Strong; Prompt reward to true merit."—Three Cheers.
"John Adams; The mild radiance of an evening sun, reflecting back the splendor of a cloudless day."—Six Cheers.
"Commerce; may the American Government never leave it unprotected."—Six Cheers."
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24.
The British frigate Boston was cruising off the Capes of Virginia the 19th inst. waiting for the Semillante.
The Legislature of this State, at May session, unanimously voted an Address to the President of the United States, of which the following is a copy.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES.
SIR,
THE General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, in behalf of themselves and of their constituents, embrace the earliest opportunity to present you their sincere and respectful congratulations on your election to the office of Chief Magistrate of the United States; and to express their entire approbation of the principles which, in your Address to a portion of our fellow-citizens, on the fourth of March last, you declared would be the basis of your administration.
Trusting to the wisdom and goodness of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to afford you every necessary assistance, in the discharge of the duties of so arduous and important a station, we have the strongest hope and the fullest confidence, that in carrying those principles into effect, you will preserve the peace and promote the prosperity and happiness of your fellow-citizens. It is with the utmost satisfaction we observe, that the Constitution of the United States is universally considered as the safeguard of our liberty and independence, the strongest bulwark against foreign invasion, and a sure protection against internal commotions. Unanimity of opinion, in all important questions, is devoutly to be wished; and we sincerely hope, that notwithstanding a difference in sentiment may prevail, a spirit of candour, moderation, civility and forbearance towards one another, will preserve a general harmony.
The people of this State being circumscribed within narrow limits, and some of their principal towns relying chiefly on commerce for their support, and having in the bosom of the State one of the best harbours in the world, they feel a particular interest in the prosperity of commerce: They are therefore happy in the assurance, and have no doubt, that under your administration commerce will be protected, and, as the handmaid of agriculture, receive every suitable encouragement.
A republican form of government is considered by the citizens of the State of Rhode-Island as their birth-right, and the government of the United States being the union of independent Republics; for the good of the whole, will ever receive their firm support.
Accept, Sir, our best wishes for your individual health and happiness, and the expression of our sincere desire, that your fellow-citizens may always hail you with the grateful plaudit, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
By the desire and in behalf of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
House of Representatives, May 9, 1801. Voted, That the preceding Address be adopted; and that his Excellency the Governor be requested to sign and transmit a copy
thereof, in behalf of the General Assembly, to the President of the United States.
Voted unanimously,
JOHN HAGADORN, Clerk.
In the Senate, read the same day, and concurred in unanimously.
By order, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
THE PRESIDENT'S ANSWER.
WASHINGTON, May 26, 1801.
SIR,
I RETURN my grateful thanks to the General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, for the congratulations which, on behalf of themselves and their constituents, they have been pleased to express on my election to the Chief Magistracy of the United States; and I learn with pleasure their approbation of the principles which flowed sincerely from the heart and judgment, and which with sincerity will be pursued. While acting on them, I ask only to be judged with truth and candour.
To preserve the peace of our fellow-citizens, promote their prosperity and happiness, reunite opinion, cultivate a spirit of candour, moderation, charity and forbearance towards one another, are objects calling for the efforts and sacrifices of every good man and patriot. Our religion enjoins it; our happiness demands it, and no sacrifice is necessary but of passions hostile to both.
It is a momentous truth, and happily of universal impression on the public mind, that our safety rests on the preservation of our union. Our citizens have wisely formed themselves into one nation as to others, and several states as among themselves. To the united nation belong our external and mutual relations; to each State severally, the care of our persons, our property, our reputation, and religious freedom. This wise distribution, if carefully preserved, will prove, I trust, from example, that while smaller governments are better adapted to the ordinary objects of society, larger confederations more effectually secure independence, and the preservation of republican government.
I am sensible of the great interest which your State justly feels in the prosperity of commerce. It is of vital interest also to the States more agricultural, whose produce without commerce could not be exchanged. As the handmaid of agriculture, therefore, commerce will be cherished by me, both from principle and duty.
Accept, I beseech you, for the General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, the homage of my high consideration and respect, and I pray God to have them always in his safe and holy keeping.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
His Excellency Governor FENNER.
It is rumoured that Mr. Madison has intimated a determination to resign the office of Secretary of State, in consequence of precarious health.
Phil. Gaz.
NEWPORT, June 23.
The General Assembly of this State convened, according to its adjournment, in this town, on Tuesday last.
At the opening of the session, WILLIAM BRADFORD, Esq. Speaker of the House of Representatives, being absent—DAVID L. BARNES, Esq. was chosen Speaker pro tempore.
DIED,
Of the Small-Pox, at the hospital near this town; Mr. John Padelford, of Taunton, a member of the Senior class in Rhode-Island College.
REMOVAL.
THE new Cheap Cash Shop, kept by SMITH BARTLET, is removed from No. 12, Market-Street, to the Store lately occupied by Messrs. BOWERS and BUCKLIN, No. 1, Cheap-Side, where he has received a fresh supply of Goods, in addition to his former assortment, which he is selling at very reduced prices, for Cash only. Those who will have the goodness to call and look for themselves, will be convinced they are lower than can be bought in the town.
N. B. He will let Shop No. 12, Market-Street.
June 24.
TO be sold, at private sale, a Dwelling-House and Lot of Land, with a Barn and Wood-House thereon standing, situated in the south part of the town of Providence, and fronting on John-Street, so called, 60 feet. For terms apply to CLARKE BROWN, in East-Greenwich, or to Capt. WILLIAM S. BROWN, living on the premises.
East-Greenwich, June 24.
TO be let, a convenient tenement for a small family, on the west side of the great bridge, adjoining the back of Capt. JOHN MASON'S House, that he now lives in. For terms, apply to HENRY BRICKLEY.
TO THE CURIOUS.
A BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN LION,
To be seen every day in the week, Sundays excepted, at Mr. BARKER'S, Providence, near the Market.
THIS noble animal is between three and four feet high, measures 8 feet from nostrils to tail, is of a beautiful dun colour; 11 years old, and weighs near 500 wt.—Its legs and tail are as thick as those of a common sized ox. He was caught in the woods of Goree, in Africa, when a whelp, and brought from thence to New-York. Great attention has been paid in providing a strong substantial cage, and to have the Lion under very good command. The person who has the care of him can comb his mane, make him lie down and get up, at any time; and it is said by those who have seen lions in the Tower of London, and many parts, that he is really worth the contemplation of the curious.
Price of admittance, one quarter of a dollar, children half price.
June 24.
Bowers and Bucklin,
Importers of English GOODS,
At their Store directly opposite Messrs. BROWN and IVES, have just received a new supply of LINENS, Shawls, Cambric Muslins, long Lawns, Muslinets, Dimity, Mar- feilles laces, Veils, &c. &c. which are now opened for sale upon liberal approved credit.
June 24.
A Quarterly Request.
ALBE STONE, Post rider between Providence and Pomfret, requests all persons indebted to him for a Quarter's Papers to make speedy payment.
Providence, June 24.
This day Published, and for Sale at HENRY CUSHING'S Book-Store, West Side of the Bridge, [Price 18 dols. per hundred in sheets, 3 dols. 50 cts. per doz. bound, or 37 1-2 cents single,]
The American MORALIST.
By GEORGE CHIPMAN.
The above is a judicious selection from the most approved writers, ancient and modern, with original pieces, dialogues, &c. designed principally for the use of schools and young persons, but may justly claim some attention from the aged, the gentleman and the lady. The author's chief design, in this selection, was to furnish schools and young persons with a book containing ethical and religious lessons, represented and exemplified in such a manner as to enlighten the understanding, and captivate the heart. Though the general tenor of the book is of a moral and religious cast, yet the author has by no means been inattentive to that variety which is so pleasing and useful to young persons, and has interspersed pieces from natural and sacred history, together with biographical and allegorical descriptions. It has been honoured with the approbation of competent judges, but the compiler's request is, that parents and instructors of youth, who wish well to virtue and religion, and desire that the minds of all under their care may be duly and deeply impressed with early and real piety, would examine the work, and judge for themselves. March 11. 310.
WHEREAS I the Subscriber did some Time since give to my Son, Eliza Baker, a Power of Attorney to transact Business in my Behalf; and as the said Eliza has abused the Trust reposed in him, I hereby revoke that Power, and forbid all Persons trusting him on my Account, from the Date hereof.
JOSEPH BAKER.
Warwick, May 23, 1801.
Take Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of JEREMIAH BARTLETT, late of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, to exhibit their claims to the subscriber (who is appointed Administrator thereon) within twelve months from the 6th day of September last, otherwise they will be excluded according to law. And all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment immediately.
JEREMIAH BARTLETT.
Cumberland May 18.

Selected Poetry.
Hotspur's Description of a Finical Courtier. SHAKESPEARE.
B UT I remember, when the fight was done, When I was dry with rage and extreme till, Breathless and faint, leaning upon my sword, Came there a certain Lord, neat, trimly dress'd: Fresh as a bridegroom; and his chin, new reap'd, Shew'd like a stubble-land at harvest home. He was perfum'd like a miliner: And 'twixt his finger and his thumb he held A pouncet-box, which ever and anon He gave his nose (and took't away again; Who, therewith angry when it next came there, Took it in snuff.) And still he smil'd and talk'd
And as the soldiers bare dead bodies by, He call'd them untaught knaves, unmannerly, To bring a slovenly unhandsome corse Betwixt the wind and his nobility. With many holiday and lady terms He question'd me; among the rest demanded My prisoners in your Majesty's behalf. I then, all smarting with my wounds, being cold,
Out of my grief and my impatience To be so pester'd with a popinjay, Answer'd neglectingly, I know not what; He should, or should not; for he made me mad, To see him thine so brisk, and smell so sweet, And talk so like a waiting gentlewoman, Of guns, and drums, and wounds—(God save the mark!) And telling me the sovereign'st thing on earth Was parmacity, for an inward bruise; And that it was great pity, so it was, That villainous salt-petre should be digg'd Out of the bowels of the harmless earth, Which many a good tall fellow had destroy'd So cowardly: and but for these vile guns, He would himself have been a soldier.
THE Subscriber has for sale at his Store (formerly occupied by R. PEARCE and Co.) No. 2, Water-street, in Dr. WILL- IAM BOWEN's house, just below the Market, a large and handsome assortment of warranted SHOES, which he is retailing at the follow- ing uncommon low prices, for cash only, viz. Mens Boston warranted shoes, 9s. to 10/6 Ladies Morocco Slippers, with and without heels, at 7/6 Ladies black and fancy stuff, and leather ditto, at 5/3 Milles Morocco and Leather Slippers And Children's Shoes. Also for sale, A quantity of Indigo and Wool, one trunk of Muslins, Broadcloths and Coat- ings. EARL DOUGLAS PEARCE. June 3.
FOR SALE, BY James Rhodes and Co. At their store on the east side of the Great bridge, a few wharves below the Market, ALEXANDRIA fine and superfine Flour; Corn and Rye, either per quan- tity or single bushel; a few thousand of good Shingles, &c. Said articles will be sold low for cash or short credit. May 27. State of Rhode-Island and Providence Planta- tions, May 18th, 1801.
THE Creditors of JOHN JEFFERS, of Cumberland, in the county of Prov- idence, Cordwainer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Newport on the third Monday in June next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
At a Town-Meeting of the Freemen of the Town of Providence, holden on the First Day of June, A. D. 1801.
VOTED and Resolved, That the Suit hereto- fore ordered to be commenced against Henry Bowen, on Account of Taxes, be sus- pended until the next August Town-Meet- ing:—And that he be directed to exert him- self, in the Interim, to collect all Arrearages of Taxes due him as Collector for the Town: —And that he produce at said Meeting a List of the Names of all, Delinquents, and the Amount of the Sums or Arrearages due from them respectively.
It is also Voted, That Jesse Whitmore and Benjamin Taylor be directed to exert them- selves to collect all Arrearages of Taxes due them as Collectors for the Town; and that they produce a List, at the next August Town-Meeting, of the Names of all Persons who may be delinquent in paying the same, specifying also the Amount of the Sums due from such Persons respectively.
Ordered, That the foregoing Resolutions be published in the several Newspapers printed in this Town.
A true Copy: Witness, NATHAN W. JACKSON, T. Clerk.
At a Town-Meeting of the Freemen of the Town of Providence, legally warned and assembled at the Town-House on the First Day of June, 1801.
WHEREAS for the greater Se- curity of the Health of the Inhab- itants of this Place, during the warm Season of the Year, it is highly necessary that all dead Fish should be gutted in the River below the Town, previous to their being brought up and exposed for Sale in the same:— Re- solved therefore, That from this Time hence- forward, and until the last Day of September next, no dead Fish shall be permitted to be sold in the Market, or be exposed for Sale therein, without being first gutted as afore- said. Any Person or Persons transgressing in this Particular shall incur a Penalty of Ten Dollars, to be sued for and recovered before any Court proper to try the same. And the Clerk of the Market is directed to cause this Resolution to be carried into Effect.
A true Copy: NATHAN W. JACKSON, T. Clerk.
William Blodget, jun. At Store No. 7, Cheapside, has just received, by the very latest arrivals from Eng- land, via New-York, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, of the best and most fashionable kinds; for sale on the most favourable terms for cash or unexceptionable short credit, whole- sale and retail,
 FIFTY-THREE pieces fine and superfine Broadcloths, best qualities, and most fashionable colours  35 pieces Cassimeres, mostly very superior  60 do. Bandano Handkerchiefs  36 dozen fine linen white and fancy Pock- et Handkerchiefs  15 do. cotton do. do.  10 do. Madras do. Shawls  16 do. fancy silk do.  25 do. Muslin Shawls, fancy wrought bor- ders  40 do. Romall Handkerchiefs, kinds va- rious  10 do. black Barcelona Handkerchiefs  16 do. Mens fine, superfine, and plated Hats, every description  88 pieces cotton and linen Checks  50 do. Brown Silesias  74 do. 4, 4, 7-8, and 3-4 Colerain and oth- er Linens  6 do. long Lawn  20 do. black Muslins  7 do. do. crape Ginghams  15 do. plain fashionable coloured Cambric Muslins  30 do. do. fancy sprig'd jaconet do.  23 do. do. do. do. Book do.  32 do. fine and superfine Dimities  14 do. Marceilles Quilting for vests  6 do. Muslinet do.  190 do. 3-4 and 4-4 Chintzes and Calicoes  21 do. linen and cotton Cambricks  20 do. do. do. for Gowns and Dresses  31 dozen mens and womens cotton, white, and fancy Hose  13 do. do. do. silk laced Clocks  8 do. ladies long open'd and plain Silk Gloves  20 do. do. Kid Gloves  5 do. do. fancy Fawn do.  9 do. mens beaver do.  12 do. Glove Tyes, with buttons and clasps  32 do. ladies and misses Dunstable, Chip, and Leghorn fashionable Hats and Bonnets, with trimmings  20 pieces Necklace Edgings  55 do. Stuff Goods, numerous descriptions  250 lb. white and colour'd Threads  200 packs 3-1-2, 4, 4-1-2, and 5 lb. Pins  20 Velvet Bindings, various widths  80 pieces fancy Ribbons  15 do. Linen Sheeting, for linings.  In addition to the above, a great variety of Pelong and India Sattins, rich white and black Lace Veils, Sewing Silks, Twist and Bobbins, Tapes, silk and cotton Nankeneis, silk ready made Pantaloones, and a great variety of other articles. Also, a Consignment of 30 Bales of Calcutta Muslins, all of the most useful and saleable kinds. 300 Pieces of Bandano Handker- chiefs. A quantity of Sugar, Pepper, Al- spice and Segars, on favourable terms. May 20.
New Cash Store.
SMITH BARTLET
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken the Store No. 12, Market-street, opposite the Turks-Head, where he is now opening and offers for sale, on terms remark- ably advantageous (for cash only) a fresh and genuine assortment of the most fashionable SPRING and SUMMER GOODS.
Those ladies and gentlemen that may please to call and look for themselves, shall be entitled to his utmost attention, and the smallest favours will be gratefully ac- knowledged. May 20.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any demands against the Estate of LUCRETIA FAIRFIELD, late of Gloucester, deceased, are requested to exhib- it their claims within six months. And all those indebted to said Estate, are likewise re- quested to make immediate payment.
CYRUS LOGEE, Executor. Gloucester, May 18.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
April 20th, 1801.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War until the expiration of the 30th day of June next ensuing, for the supply of all RATIONS, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1801, until the thirtieth day of September 1802, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
FIRST. At Pittsburg; at Fort Franklin; at Le Bœuf; at Presquille; at Niagara; at Oswego; at Detroit; at Fort Wayne; at Michilimackinac; at the Falls of St. Mary's; and at the Grand Portage on Lake Superior.
SECOND. At Forts Washington, Vincennes, and Massac; at the Cantonment near the mouth of the Ohio, and at any post or place on the east side of the Mississippi River, between the mouths of the Ohio and Illinois Rivers; and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, march- ed or recruited, within the State of Kentucky.
THIRD. At Knoxville, Tellico, South-West Point, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, march- ed or recruited, within the State of Ten- nessee; at Bear Creek on the Tennessee River, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez; at the Chickasaw Bluffs; at Nat- chez; at Fort Adams and its dependencies, and thence to the Mobile River.
Separate PROPOSALS will also be receiv- ed as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January 1802, until the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, within the sev- eral States herein after mentioned, viz.
FOURTH. At Point Peter; at Fort Greene; at Fort Wilkinson; at Fort Pinckney; at Fort Johnston; at Fort Mou- trie in Charleston Harbour; at Fort Johnson, Cape Fear, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the States of Georgia, South- Carolina, and North-Carolina.
FIFTH. At Fort Norfolk; at Harper's Ferry; at Fort M'Henry; at the City of Washington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the States of Virginia and Maryland.
SIXTH. At Wilmington; at Fort Mifflin; at the Laboratory near Philadelphia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, with- in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, excepting Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, Le Bœuf, and Presquille, in the State of Pennsylvania.
SEVENTH. At Trenton; at Fort Jay; at West-Point, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the States of New-Jersey and New-York, excepting Os- wego and Niagara, in the State of New-York.
EIGHTH. At Newport; at New- London, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or re- cruited, within the States of Rhode-Island and Connecticut.
NINTH. At Fort Independence, Boston Harbour, at Salem, at Marblehead, at Portland, at Portsmouth, at Bennington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, with- in the States of Massachusetts, New-Hamp- shire and Vermont.
A ration is to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour; or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork; and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half, for every hundred rations.—The proposals will extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits, at the rate of half a gill per ration, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as of substitutes and alter- natives, must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the terms of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western wa- ters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of forti- fied places, or of posts, to call for at seasons, when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sus- tained by the depredations of an enemy, or by the means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States, at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the cir- cumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be re- served to the United States of requiring that
none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued until the supplies which have been, or may be furnished, under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a sup- ply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
HENRY DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
FOR SALE, BY
Benj. and Edward Aborn,
NINETY hogheads Surinam and Havannah Molasses, suitable for retail- ing; 35 boxes white and brown Havannah Sugar; 9 hogheads Tobacco; 50 barrels Tar; Turks-Island and Lisbon Salt.
20 or 30 Horses wanted,
On freight for Surinam, or the Windward-Islands, to be delivered by the 15th of June next. For terms, apply to B. and E. ABORN. May 20.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Just received, and for sale, by William Wilkinson,
At the POST-OFFICE,
ROBINSON'S Report of Cales ar- gued and determined in the High Court of Admiralty, G. B. A work replete with information, not only to Gentlemen of the Bar, but to the Merchant, the Underwriter, and the sea Captain; in which the multum of Vattel; of Grotius and Pufendorf, are brought into view and condensed in parvo .
The Farmer's Boy, a Rural Poem, by Robert Bloomfield. There is a pathetic simplicity of sentiment and description, a morality the most pure, and the feelings of a heart alive to the tenderest duties of Human- ity and Religion, which congregate its glow- ing landscapes, and shed an interest over this little Poem.
The American Review, and Lite- rary Journal for January, February, and March, 1801.
The Sailor Boy; a new Novel, a volumes in 1.
"The seal of Providence is sure upon thee, And thou wert born for yet unheard of wonders."
A New System of the Art of Wri- ting Short Hand; By Thomas Rees. The English Reviewers, in speaking of this work, say, "We do not hesitate to affirm, that this is the best, because one of the easiest systems of Short Hand, that has at any time come under our observation."
For sale, as above, A general assortment of School and Classical Books, English Dictionaries— Quarto and common Bibles, Testaments, a very great variety of Children's Books, Writing Paper of various kinds by the ream, Cartridge, Bonnet and Wrapping Paper.
100,000 Dutch Quills, some of a very superior quality, Slates and Pencils.—A great variety of Wedgewood Ink-stands.— A beautiful assortment of best high finished PENKNIVES, red and black MOROCCO POCKET BOOKS. Asa-Skin Memorandum Books.—Scales and Dividers, Surveyors' Instruments, &c. with most other articles in the Stationary Line.
Also, COTTON YARN and Wicking, war- ranted of the best quality, from the new Fac- tory at Rehoboth, near Pawtucket. May 6.
NEW GOODS.
Samuel James
Has just received, by the latest arrivals from London, via New-York and Boston,
A VERY handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, which he now offers for sale on the lowest terms for cash.
N. B. He has on hand a few hogheads of Molasses, of an excellent quality for retailing.
Coffee per bag. Best quality of French Indigo, per quantity or single pound. May 13.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Planta- tions, May 25th, 1801.
THE Creditors of NATHAN AL- DRICH, of Cumberland, in the county of Providence, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Newport on the third Monday in June next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
Five Dollars Reward.
LEFT, on Wednesday last, in a necessary-house on a wharf, the west side of the bridge, a silver watch, maker's name John Curter, of London, No. 8896. Whoever will return the said watch, or give information at this office so as the watch may be obtained, shall receive the above reward. May 27.