Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-01-08 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
John R. Shearman Has received his supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, Comprising purple kid and silk GLOVES and elegant silk HOSE. Newport, Nov. 27, 1802. 113tf.
NEW GOODS. ROBERT LAWTON INFORMS the Public, and his Friends in particular, that he has just received, at his Store, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, Thames-Street, an elegant Assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement. Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is determined to dispose of them at very reduced prices. N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, seven eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Lute strings, very cheap. October, 23, 1802. c8tf
William Moore, jun. & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on the Ferry Wharf—a general Assortment of GROCERIES,—SHIP CHANDLERY,—HARD WARE, &c. Which they will dispose of on as reasonable terms as at any Store in Newport, by wholesale and retail—among which are the following articles:— 40 Hds. good retail- ing MOLASSES, Holland GIN, West-India RUM, BRANDY, Leaf & brown SUGAR, Hyson-kin, Souchoong, and Bohea TEAS, COFFEE, GINGER, PEPPER, PIMENT-TO, STARCH, Castle & N.Y. SOAP, MUSTARD, COPPERAS, Sherry WINE, Malaga do. Spanish fluted INDIGO CASSIA, ALLUM, SNUFF, BRIMSTONE, Wool & Cotton Cards, TOBACCO, 7 by 9 GLASS, COTTON WOOL, German and blister'd STEEL, NAILS—assorted, GLASS WARE, FLOUR, CANDLES 6 tons assorted IRON, per ton or hundred, &c. &c. &c. LIKewise, A great variety of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season. Newport, Dec. 4, 1802. 114tf
Dr. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES, OF BRISTOL, Has just received, for Sale, an additional assortment of genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES. —ALSO— SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, OF WHICH ARE, ELEGANT Amputating Instruments, (of the latest Improvement.) Ditto, Trepanning ditto, Breast Pipes,—Ivory Syringes, &c. &c. LIKewise, a few modern Medical Books, among which are James Latta's PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF SURGERY, illustrated with Cases on many of the Subjects, and with Copperplates—3 Vols. Townsend's GUIDE TO HEALTH, Darwin's ZOOMONIA—3 Vols. Barberius, on Medicine—a work of very considerable merit, containing a Course of Lectures delivered by the Author, which were translated from the Latin, by William Cullen Brewster, and published in the English language at Edinburgh, in the present year—4 Vols. Dr. BAYLIES likewise respectfully acquaints his friends, that he continues the Practice of PHYSIC, MIDWIFERY, and the various branches of SURGERY. November 29, 1802. 114tf
For Sale at Public Auction, ON the first Monday of February next (weather permitting,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, with a Lot of Land, 60 feet front, situate on Spring-Street.—Also, a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house with a Cellar under it. Sale to be at ten o'clock A.M. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exiitf N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to GARDNER and DEAN, or ROBERT LAWTON, jun. living on the premises.
DAVID MELVILL, jun. Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old stand, next door South of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, a neat and general Assortment of HARD-WARE, STATIONARY, and other Articles, AMONG which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass knobs and hooks—pendal rings—elegant enameled and brass cloak pins (or supporters for looking-glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table castors—files and rasps—screws, brads, and nails, of all kinds—brass and iron hinges—door, chest, trunk, cupboard, pad, and other locks of every description—gun-locks and brass furniture—knives and forks—desert knives—jack and pen knives—desk and office knives—scissors and shears—ring, knob, and thumb latches, brass and iron—powder and iron, table and tea spoons—warming pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, socket-iron and blocktin tea kettles—pades and shovels—shovels and tongs—steelyards—chase-gadflies—gridirons, patent and common—flatirons—bellows, brass and iron soles—box, and iron coffee mills—brass, japan'd, and iron candlesticks—steel and japan'd snuffers—snuffer boats—patent lamps, various kinds—Glue, first quality—Alse, A handsome assortment japan'd ware.
Patent and common Time Glasses—Looking glasses—chaise and riding whips, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs—mouse and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets—drawing-knives—carpenters and Kent hammers—wood-saws—hand and fitting do.—tenant dovetail and sash do. brass and iron back-turning, compass and keyhole do.—double iron jack planes—jointers and smoothing planes—single iron do.—moulding and rabbit do.—aisgills, hollows and rounds, and table planes—moving philisters and plow-plains—bits, blocks with bits assorted—best cast-steel, firmer chisels—common do.—morticing and socket chisels and gouges—cast-steel fluting gouges—plain iron—sliding gunter—iron squares and compasses—carpenters rules—spike and nail gimblets—tapborers, &c. Shoemakers hammers, knives, knives, pincers, tacks, and blades, do. bast, and five-sticks.—House, beaver, clothes, bat, dusting, and tooth-brushes—horse, shoe, tar, scraping and painters do.—bones, razors, razor straps and cases—shaving boxes—born and ivory combs—brass, pewter, leather, paper and glass inkstands—ink-powder—copper plate copy slips—letter, writing, and wrapping paper, every quality—quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—sealing wax & wafers—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, slate & slate pencils—gunter scales and dividers—powder flasks—best London pewter tea pots. And a variety of other articles as low as can be bought in this town. Newport, Dec. 24, 1802. 127tf
CLARK BLISS, INFORMS his friends, and the Public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thames-Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spooner—where he has for sale a General Assortment of West-India Goods: Among others, are the following articles, viz Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Leaf & Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Kettle, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen-Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crocker and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marling, Seamen's Chests, Oak Kegs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Gold & Silver Smith. THE Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has taken a Shop belonging to Mr. Jonathan Mayb, directly opposite the Post-Office, where he carries on the GOLD and SILVER SMITH, and JEWELLERY Business, in all its various branches.—Those who may favor him with their Custom, may depend upon punctuality. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors most gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's humble servant, JOHN SNOW. * * * Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Newport, Sept. 25, 1802. civif
"RUTLEDGE'S CASE"—REVIEWED. NO. 3. From the (New-York) AMERICAN CITIZEN.
IT is hoped, that in laying open this scene of villainy, few of our readers will imagine that we have been endeavouring to amuse them with fiction. To one unpractised in these dishonorable ways, the conduct of Rutledge may indeed appear almost incredible. Nor would it be strange, if the upright should lend an unwilling ear to the painful recital. The conduct of Rutledge exhibits such profligacy of heart, licentiousness of manners, and inanity of design, as the virtuous will reluctantly admit appertains to human nature. Our statements have, however, been made on full conviction of their truth, and for which we hold ourselves accountable to the honorable member.
We closed our last number with detailing the manner in which Rutledge wrote to Callender from Newport, and the time when. It is probable that the subject of the letter was the pretended amount on which Callender and Coleman have so long harped. The mind of Rutledge is suited to the production of so malignant and ephemeral a falsehood. No one has better materials for the fabrication of such a story. It comports with his habits: The fable told of the President, and which in all probability came originally from Rutledge, forms a material item in the catalogue of his own acts.
"An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth," says a venerable book. Retaliation is often no less just than expedient. This is the only apology which it is deemed necessary to offer for relating the following fact. In another sense it is also justifiable. Those who have undertaken to defend Rutledge from the charge of forgery and perjury, of which he has been accused in Newport, have plumed themselves on the morality of his character!!! They either knew him not themselves—or were as licentious as the Parisian SARTINES—who on Rutledge's morality rested a material part of his vindication.—'Tis a prop too rotten to uphold a feather.—This singular defence excites a smile in Newport, where he is known; it will pass away like the "idle wind" where he is not.
Rutledge, when at Newport, lived in Washington Square, late Washington parade. This is one of the most public places in Newport.—Next door to his house resided an Indian girl of ill fame, commonly called "BLACK BETT." Although this fable appellation is given to her, she is said to be tall and handsome. [It will be remembered that Rutledge has a wife and children, who were always with him at Newport.]—In the rear of his house there is a commodious stable. Nothing was more common than for Rutledge to converse with Black Bett—well knowing her character—while standing at his own door, and when people have been passing & repassing. This is notorious in Newport. One day, the amorous, never over-squeamish in whatever he undertakes, in open day-light, and with great politeness, handed "Black Bett" from her own door, and very gallantly conducted her in triumph into the stable!! This was about the period when he wrote the letter to Callender in the name of "Robert T. Smith," and a little before Callender published the story of SALLY. So much for the morality of the honorable John Rutledge!
Who then was more likely than John Rutledge, to communicate to Callender the story of Sally, or to Coleman the base fabrications concerning the family of Mr. Walter? For aught I sometimes connected himself with the joke which his fancy played off upon others, a man so deeply dabbled in vice would not hesitate to ascribe to others the very offences of which he was himself guilty. To feel for the miseries of others, says the celebrated author of the Spirit of Laws, it is necessary that we should ourselves have been miserable. To have invented the story of Sally, it was necessary that a man should have gone through all the grades of pollution. Who, then, more competent to the task than John Rutledge?
But, notwithstanding the clearness of the facts detailed in these numbers, several persons have deposed that, after having examined the forged letters, John Rutledge is not, in their opinion, the writer of them. It is fair, and we are disposed to give to the public the substance of their testimony. In this, however, it will be proper to notice the circumstances under which that testimony has been brought forward.—This mode is rendered necessary by that in which the Evening Post treated the opposite evidence. The testimony of many respectable men was either entirely discredited by that paper, or sneered at on account of their professions. Some were "Gidion's men," as they were termed, and therefore the truth was not in them: Others were Hair-Dressers; some Senators, Lieutenants, Governors, and Farmers—and therefore ought not to be believed. As if, because Coleman was once a law attorney, it is not possible for him to be an honest man! Or, as if the obscurity of the nativity of Virgil, lessened the sweetness of his verse.
The first in order is the deposition of John Rutledge himself. He swears point blank—(would you, reader, believe it?) that he never wrote the two forged letters! We have no faith in his word; &, therefore, under all the circumstances, disbelieve his oath. This may be ungentlemanly: But it is the honest effusion of a mind satisfied of his guilt. It is uncommon for a man to depose to his own innocence. In this case it was wicked, and, in Newport, preposterous, because it was there known, (as far as it was possible to know) that he was the writer of the forged letters. We would as soon accredit the ancient trials of guilt by fire and water, as put the least confidence in the testimony of Rutledge, in the present case. We hesitate not to say, having seen the letters, compared them carefully with his acknowledged hand-writing, & weighed well the evidence, that he is the writer of them. And it will be a happy thing for Rutledge if he has not taken a false oath! Of this he has been publicly accused at Newport.
The next witness adduced in favor of Rutledge is Moses Seixas. The testimony of this gentleman is deemed all important to Mr. Rutledge. He is the cashier of the bank of Rhode-Island, and is therefore justly presumed to be a good judge of hand-writing. This gentleman states in his deposition that he has "examined the two forged letters, compared them with specimens of Mr. Rutledge's hand-writing, and is fully of opinion that the said letters were not written by Mr. Rutledge; but that they appear to be an unsuccessful attempt to imitate his hand-writing." Such are the words of Mr. Seixas.
Mr. Seixas, who, while he modestly gives it as his opinion, that Mr. Rutledge is not the writer of the forged letters, acknowledges a similarity between the hand-writing of those letters, and that of the known and declared composition of Mr. Rutledge. If this was not the idea of Mr. Seixas, the words that the hand-writing of the forged letters was "an unsuccessful attempt to imitate that of Mr. Rutledge" would be superfluous. The terms plainly import that there was, in the opinion of Mr. Seixas, a similarity to a degree, but not so perfect as to induce in him the belief that Mr. Rutledge is the writer of the forged letters. It is evident that his judgment was undecided. That while he was disposed to determine in favor of Mr. Rutledge on the one hand, on the other the apparent resemblance of hand-writing, weakened his inclination. Such is the indecisiveness of the testimony of Mr. Seixas. What then, in all probability would it have been, had he been unbiased? We mean not even to insinuate that Mr. Seixas is either profligate or wittingly corrupt; but situations often give an improper inclination. The CHAMPLINS of New-Port are high-blooded federalists, and warm, perhaps too ardent friends of Mr. Rutledge. Christopher G. Champlin is a director of the bank of which Mr. Seixas is the Cashier. Christopher Champlin, the father of Christopher G. is the president of the bank.—George Gibbs, another personal friend of Mr. Rutledge is also a director of the bank: Channing, who married the cousin of Rutledge, is likewise a director. It will be admitted, that these gentlemen who signed the address to Rutledge—and some of them without seeing the forged letters—had in-
* The two forged letters were deposited in the printing office of the Newport Republican for public inspection. The letters were accompanied by three acknowledged letters of John Rutledge, written at different periods. These we have seen. The three letters known and acknowledged to have been written by Rutledge, were deposited as a clue, whereby the writer of the forged letters might be ascertained. One certainly, but we think two of them, were written in the year 1799—the other, to the best of our recollection, afterwards. Two, we believe, were addressed to the post master of Newport, the other to a captain of a Charleston packet, on the subject of an intended passage to that city. No one denied that these letters were written by John Rutledge, whose name they bear. And as they were written on subjects on which it was unnecessary to disguise his hand-writing, they were tests by which to try that of the forged letters. But the gentlemen, who on behalf of Rutledge, examined the forged letters, refused to compare them with the hand writing of the three letters mentioned. They had most of them, as they said, specimens of their own, of the hand-writing of Rutledge. Holding these in their hands, they looked at the forged letters at a distance, then at the specimens which they brought with them, and, evidently predisposed to screen Rutledge, in passion declared, that although there was some similarity of hand-writing, he was not the writer of the forged letters. These specimens they kept in their hands. No one was suffered but those who came forward in favor of Mr. Rutledge, to look at them.—They said they were specimens, and this was all the evidence that they were so. The three letters of Rutledge, produced by the republicans, were laid upon a table with the forged letters, for the inspection of any one.

fluence over Mr. Seixas. Let it also be stated, that the bank is kept in Mr. Seixas's house, and that his son is one of the clerks. When all these relative circumstances are considered, the immaterial opinion of Mr. Seixas cannot have much weight.
The next depositor in favor of Rutledge is Christopher G. Champlin. This is the same gentleman, who, while in Congress, settled a point of honor with the federal champion, Bayard. Previous to the reign of terror Mr. Christopher G. Champlin was a republican. A little before that memorable period he apostatized. He expected to be appointed senator for Rhode Island, in the room of Mr. Christopher Ellery, but was disappointed. The rage of disappointment still burns in his breast, and on deposing for Rutledge, he vainly imagined that he was injuring the feelings of a successful rival. Under these circumstances, Mr. Christopher G. Champlin came forward to examine the forged letters and to give his opinion that Rutledge is not the writer of them. This he does on oath after having, as he states, compared them with the notes which he had received from Rutledge, which he held in his hand, but which he would not suffer any other person to look at!
We are by no means disposed to discredit the oath of Mr. Champlin. But of this we are assured, by persons who were present when he looked at the forged letters, that he did not examine them with sufficient attention to enable him to give a correct opinion; that he attended with a disposition manifestly unfriendly to that calm scrutiny which could alone satisfy the mind of a sincere enquirer.
The testimony of William Tew comes next in order. Coleman has foolishly endeavoured to quibble away that of Mr. Melville, a respectable and sensible young man, merely because he was once a hair-dresser! The folly and artifice of the remark is too apparent to need a comment. Mr. Tew is a Tailor. We do not mention this in disparagement of his character, since we know many tailors much more honest and better informed than Coleman. Mr. Tew was a captain in the revolutionary army. He left the shop board to fight in defence of freedom. He was one of that phalanx of tailors, and cobblers, and farmers, and if you please "batters," that beat a disciplined but mercenary army. When the objects of the revolution were attained, Tew resumed his stitching, and is now and has been for some years Rutledge's tailor.
From the end of the war until the reign of terror, Tew was a republican. At that time, like Champlin, he veered to the federal side, perhaps convinced—as republican government then "looked squally"—that although the representative system was good, there were so many rogues in the world, that it could not be supported. After this cordial coalition with the federal party, his son had the fortune to be appointed a lieutenant in the "Wooden Walls" of Mr. Adams.
Being Rutledge's tailor, Mr. Tew states in his affidavit that he had received bills from him on business: That he compared the handwriting of the forged letters with that of those bills, and is convinced that Rutledge is not the writer of the forged letters.
The next affidavit maker for Rutledge, is WILLIAM LITTLEFIELD, and little enough he appeared, God knows. Littlefield about three years ago was a captain of artillery in Georgia. While there, he had a remittance to make to Georgia to Newport by Rutledge, for which he obtained from him a receipt. It appears that Rutledge did not know how to spell Geffroy's name. Instead of writing "Geffroy," he wrote "Jeffrey" in the receipt. When Littlefield went to the office of the Republican to examine the forged letters, he took with him Rutledge's receipt. Inclined, before he went to examine the forged letters, to certify that Rutledge was not the writer of them, he glowed with uncommon warmth when he entered the office of the Republican, and holding the receipt in his hand, vociferated where are these letters of Mr. Rutledge? By the terms of the question it was imagined that he wanted in the first place to see the acknowledged hand writing of Rutledge. It was accordingly shown to him. "This," says he, "this Mr. Rutledge's handwriting! no by G—, it's no more his hand-writing than mine! Look at this receipt which he wrote in my presence, look at it; the writing which you are more like Mr. Rutledge's than the moon's like green cheese. I swear (says Mr. Littlefield with the oriental rant) it is not Mr. Rutledge's hand-writing!" He was told he was mistaken, the letters which had been shown to him were confessedly Mr. Rutledge's. Perhaps you want to see the forged letters, which are ascribed to him—Littlefield blushed and answered yes. Well; the forged letter signed "Geffroy" was accordingly shown to him. Still determined to persevere he at once declared that Rutledge was not the writer of it. And so confident was he of this that he ventured to assign a reason for his opinion. In this letter, says Mr. Littlefield, the name of Geffroy is spelled right; it is written "Geffroy," and I know of my own knowledge that Mr. Rutledge could not spell the name correctly. See here, look at this, [handing the receipt] it is signed "Jeffrey;" and the reason of it is that Mr. Rutledge did not know how to spell "Geffroy" better—poor Littlefield was yet unfortunate; the very remark made mightily against him. He was told that although one of the forged letters was signed "Geffroy" the other was subscribed "Jeffrey;" and when the "Jeffrey" in the forged letter was compared with "Jeffrey" in Littlefield's receipt, they were found to accord in the structure of the word! Littlefield bit his finger nails and wiped his face with his handkerchief; but all in vain, shame and mortification glittered in his countenance.
Littlefield however was determined to do something for Rutledge. He therefore deposes that he believes Rutledge is not the writer of the forged letters.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
[THE first Monday in December was the constitutional day for the meeting of our National Legislature. The session did not form a quorum till one week afterwards. The lower house were more prompt. The President of the United States communicated to both houses by Message on the 15th of the month. During this period the house of Representatives were busily employed in appointing committees for the transaction of business. On the 17th of December, a committee of the whole was formed on the President's Message. Different parts of it were referred to proper committees. The subject of the Militia was referred to a select committee. Mr. Randolph from Virginia moved for request of information from the President of the United States concerning the late proceedings of the Spanish Intendant at New Orleans. This was immediately agreed to, and a committee appointed to wait upon Mr. Jefferson. A resolution was ordered to lie upon the table relative to an enquiry into the laws laying duties on goods imported into the United States; and a resolve for repealing parts of certain laws relating to the mint establishment, was referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday, the 20th of December.]
Monday, Dec. 20, 1802.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee appointed on Friday to present to the President of the United States, a resolution of the House, touching the violation on the part of Spain of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation between the United States of America and the King of Spain, reported that the committee had performed the duty assigned them, & had received for answer from the President that he would cause the proper information to be laid before the House.
Tuesday, Dec. 21.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill to allow a drawback of duties on goods exported to New Orleans, &c. which was referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
Wednesday, Dec. 22.
A message was received from the President of the United States by Mr. Lewis, his Secretary, imparting to the House the information requested respecting the violation on the part of Spain of the treaty between the United States & that nation.
The Message is as follows:
"Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, "I now transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with the information requested in your resolution of the 17th inst."
"In making this communication, I deem it proper to observe, that I was led by the regard due to the rights and interests of the United States, and to the just sensibility of the portion of our fellow-citizens, more immediately affected by the irregular proceeding at New Orleans, to lose not a moment in causing every step to be taken which the occasion claimed from me; being equally aware of the obligation to maintain, in all cases, the rights of the nation, and to employ, for that purpose, those just and honorable means which belong to the character of the United States."
"TH: JEFFERSON."
"Dec. 22, 1802."
The message is accompanied by letters from our Consul at New Orleans—the Proclamation of the Intendant—a letter from the governor of the Mississippi Territory to the Secretary of State, enclosing a letter written to the governor of Louisiana—and a letter from the governor of Kentucky to the President.
Thursday, Dec. 23.
The Speaker laid before the House the following letter, and accompanied address.
Hon. Sir,
Inclosed you will receive an address from the Convention lately convened at this place for the purpose of forming a Constitution and State Government for the seventeenth State of United America, and which has been made my duty to inclose to you, to be communicated to the honorable body over which you preside.
With every sentiment of respect,
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant,
EDWARD TIFFIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
To the President and both Houses of Congress of the United States.
The CONVENTION of the State of Ohio, duly appreciating the importance of a free and independent State Government, and impressed with sentiments of gratitude to the Congress of the United States for the prompt and decisive measures taken at their last session to enable the people of the North Western Territory to emerge from the colonial government, and to assume a rank among the sister States, beg leave to take the earliest opportunity of announcing to you this important event.
On this occasion the Convention cannot help expressing their unequivocal approbation of the measures pursued by the present administration of the general government, and of both Houses of Congress, in diminishing the public burthens, cultivating peace with all nations, and promoting the happiness and prosperity of our country.
Resolved, That the President of this Convention do inclose to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate, and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, the foregoing address.
EDWARD TIFFIN, President of the Convention.
Done in Convention at Chillicothe the 27th day of Nov. 1802.
Thomas Scott, Secretary.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, the above communication was referred to a select committee of five.
Mr. Dawson submitted two resolutions: The one providing by law for the establishment of Post Roads within the United States; the other for the appropriation of the residuary funds of the Post Office for fixing and improving Post Roads.
Agreeable to his wish, these resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
Worthy of Imitation.
To devise means to restrain the licentiousness of the press, without infringing on its liberty, has occupied the attention of the wise and learned for many years; and it has been at last ascertained, that the expression of the public disapprobation, without the assistance of restraining laws, where the press is devoted to indiscriminate censure, and the vilest abuse of the most virtuous characters in society, would afford the most effectual check to the misapplication of such an useful instrument. Inspired, we presume, by this truly republican idea, Colonel Larkin Smith, in the House of Representatives of Virginia, on the 11th inst. brought forward the following resolution, which we sincerely hope may be imitated throughout the United States.
Repub. Advocate.
"The extreme licentiousness of the Federal Editors in their abuse of the President, has been such as to require a corrective; and as it has been highly impolitic, as well as unconstitutional, to place any legal restraint on Printing Presses, the only mode of counteracting the baneful effects of such publications, should be by an expression of the public will:
"Resolved therefore, That the present Legislature, as a component part of the community, declare their disapprobation of the gross, indecent and unprincipled attacks made on the character of the President of the United States, and so fully and confidently are they assured of the uprightness, and purity of his motives, as well as a sincere and firm belief, that his official duties have been discharged in such a manner as to promote the real interest, happiness and independence of their country, that they are induced to give their unequivocal and decided approbation to every part of his conduct, as far as it has come within their knowledge, and they feel a pleasurable duty in declaring, that there is no man in America, who deserves more of the confidence and support of the People of these United States, than the enlightened, philosophical, benevolent, and patriotic Republican, THOMAS JEFFERSON."
"Resolved, That the foregoing expression of the sentiments of the House of Representatives, be communicated to the Senate for their approbation."
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport,
Has Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.
He also carries on the
Goldsmith's & Silversmith's
Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale,
Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver pantelets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; disks, small swords and hangars; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; coffee and irons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-rubbs; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; barley-sugar, and sugar plumbs; Spanish segars; best Makabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement.
Newport, May 13, 1802.
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THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law.
EDMOND TOWNSEND, } Commissioners.
THOMAS PECKHAM, } Commissioners.
[All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
MERIBETH EASTON, } Executors.
DAVID BUFFUM, } Executors.
JOHN SLOCUM, } Executors.
Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802.
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Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of
Spooner and Dunham,
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
WING SPOONER, 2d.
CHARLES C. DUNHAM.
Newport, April 3, 1802.
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Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling-House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also,
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST, Exeter, Dec. 29, 1802. 50tf
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of
WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Tea of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Alspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices.
Newport, Nov. 21, 1801.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Sanford, of Newport, deceased, call upon all persons having any demands upon the Estate of the deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment, to
SAMUEL VERNON, SAMUEL VERNON, jun. VALENTINE WIGHTMAN.
Newport, Oct. 14, 1802.
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For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum,
which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers.
* * * CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual.
JOHN WILLIAMS,
Keeper of the Work House.
Newport, Feb. 12.
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John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the
WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS
in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of
Hair Work & Gold Cyphers
neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladies, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's bell & common Hats, Suspender, Knives and Forks, brass plate & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, bras and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chair Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Bails, writing Paper, Dutch Quils, Spanish Segars, Macabau, Rapper & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purse & Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery.—They also carry on the
GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. * * * Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Newport, Oct. 2, 1802.
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Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, a Negro boy, named JAMES, about nineteen years old, five feet 6 or 7 inches high, rocky built; was born in Jamaica; speaks something of the Creole dialect; has had one joint of his little Toe cut off; had on when he went off, a dark mix'd coloured Jacket and striped tow cloth Trowsers; took with him one nankin Jacket and a pair of overalls, one calico and one nankin vest; was heard of on the road to Providence, enquiring the way to Boston. Whoever will secure said Negro, so that the owner may receive him again, shall be paid the above Reward, and all necessary charges, by WALTER NICHOLS.
Newport, Sept. 24, 1802.
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FOR SALE.
HALF of a Body PEW, No. 80—situate on the West Aisle very near the pulpit, in the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting House.—For terms, enquire of the Printer. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. 108tf
To be Sold,
A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 5 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, fronting Broad-street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ.
Newport, March 20, 1802.
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A MODEST FEDERAL LIE.
From the Barometer.
In the Olio, a newspaper of Georgetown of the 18th November, 1802, I am not a little astonished to find that my name has been made use of to substantiate a most daring falsehood, in the following paragraphs, said to be extracted from the Virginia Gazette of the 10th November, viz.
"The attention which our minister paid to this infidel (Thomas Paine) not only astonished but even disgusted the court of the First Consul; it gave to Bonaparte but a very contemptible idea of the talents of Mr. Livingston. When the chancellor was first introduced to the First Consul, the latter received him with the coldest indifference; Talleyrand observed Bonaparte's behavior, and took the opportunity of informing him that Mr. Livingston was a character that held the first reputation in the United States. "He may hold what reputation he may (said Bonaparte) I know mankind as well as most people, and the conduct of that American does not impress my mind with the most favorable opinion."
"The public may rely upon the correctness of this observation of Bonaparte respecting Mr. Livingston; it was received directly from a Mr. Labigarre, a French gentleman of the greatest respectability, and an intimate acquaintance of the Chancellor, who resides near Hudson, in the state of New-York. Mr. Labigarre had the perusal of a letter from Paris which contained the observation. Had Mr. Labigarre been a federalist, the democratic no doubt would immediately insist upon the story being a forgery; but as Mr. Labigarre is well known in the state where he resides to be a warm Jeffersonian, no such conclusion can be drawn, nor will Mr. Labigarre deny his having said so; and he added at the same time, that the countenance which Mr. Livingston gave Paine, in his opinion, was the cause of it."
With a heart-felt indignation I hereby declare, that the above statement, as it relates to a pretended perusal of a letter from Paris, and my personal opinion on the report respecting Mr. Livingston's reception, &c. is absolutely false and groundless. I further affirm, that on the reverse, I have strenuously discountenanced the report alluded to, as often as it was mentioned in my presence, by saying that such a story was not less absurd than a former one, ending in these words—'Very squally, indeed!'
P. DE LABIGARRE.
December 4, 1802.
** It will be recollected that the above recited infamous calumny was a few weeks ago published in the modish Newport Mercury.
PROVIDENCE, Jan. 1. MURDER!
We understand that a shocking murder was committed at East Greenwich on Wednesday last, by one Anthony Spencer on the body of Mr. Thomas Strait. The circumstances attending this horrid crime are said to be these:
Spencer went on to his neighbour's land and found Mr. Strait cutting a dry tree thereon, by liberty from the owner of the land. Spencer ordered Strait off from the land—Strait told him that he should not go as he had liberty to cut there from the owner. Spencer, after threatening Strait, deliberately walked home to his own house, and there fixed the point part of a sythe on to a stick, and then went back where Strait was cutting wood. Strait saw him coming and run. Spencer pursued him, and thrust the sythe through the body of Strait. Strait languished till Thursday morning, and then died. Mr. Strait was called a peaceable and honest man. We understand that Spencer has acted considerably out of character for some time past.
If the republican cause should not prevail in the United States, the blood and treasure of the American revolution, of which we have boasted so much, were worse than thrown away. Think of this, ye who look your goods, your vessels, your houses, your limbs and health, your fathers, husbands, sons or brothers in the war.—If the experiment of a government elective in all its branches should not succeed in the United States, there is no probability that it will ever be successful in any other country or any future age. The importance of our republican elections is beyond all human calculation.
Pitts. Sun.
Mr. Jefferson certainly exhibits a most pleasing picture of the United States. To every good American and honest republican, not only here, but in Europe, this description must afford real pleasure and delight, and make him bless the day that gave birth to so much prosperity and happiness. The people, who laid the foundation of their own glory, by the removal of the late Executive, have to rejoice that their labours have been crowned with success, and by perseverance in the same course, they are to hope to have their country perfectly regenerated.
Amer. Patriot.
No passage in the President's communication affords us greater pleasure than that bright chain of friendship and social intercourse, which our good Father preserves with the Aborigines of the country. This distinguished attention to the former sovereigns of the land, shews that the principles of justice, humanity and gratitude, sway the heart of the President. Let us not forget that the Indians have ceded to us the coasts of the ocean, and that they are still retreating before us, as if to pilot us one day to the other extremity of the continent.
Extra of a letter from Washington.
"I have frequently had the pleasure since my arrival here of visiting and dining with Mr. Paine. Is not this horrible? He is an entertaining, civil and good-natured man. He abounds with anecdote, and knows more about the men and things of our revolution, than, perhaps, any other man in this country.—Notwithstanding his age, he appears to have all the vigour of a mind of maturity, and a retention of memory truly extraordinary. The story of his intemperance is truly federal, and is as correct as that the feds are honest men and republicans."
Notwithstanding his age, he appears to have all the vigour of a mind of maturity, and a retention of memory truly extraordinary. The story of his intemperance is truly federal, and is as correct as that the feds are honest men and republicans."
JOHN PAGE, of Roswell, has been unanimously elected Governor of Virginia, to succeed Mr. Monroe, whose constitutional period of office has expired. No citizen of Virginia is a purer patriot than Mr. Page. His best exertions to promote the welfare of his country have been exhibited in all times. He was among the first to assert, and we are justified in saying, he will be among the last to defend the rights of his fellow citizens.
[N. Intel.]
NEWPORT, Saturday, January 8, 1803.
FROM the observations upon "Rutledge's cafe," taken from the New-York American Citizen, which appears in this day's paper, his friends in this quarter must readily perceive that he has been treated by us with every possible lenity.—Although the additional charges which have been brought against him by the Editors of that paper, were fully known to us long before he was charged with having assumed the name of "an unoffending individual," for a most vicious and abandoned purpose; yet we have confined ourselves to this only; nor have a continuation of the most inflammatory, and virulent abuse of persons who believed him guilty, provoked us to expose him in all his manifold sins and transgressions. Indeed, we knew that the tenor of his moral character was as well known to most of the people of this town as it was to us. The illicit and unnatural intercourse which he has held with the fable of "the weaker vessels," had become a threadbare topic among the humorous of all classes. To have mentioned it, therefore, as it would, at any rate, have been repugnant to our feelings; so it was rendered unnecessary by the notoriety it had gained. But in New-York where his righteous fame was not so fully known, and completely established, it became a strong point in the argument; and the stormy, and tempestuous manner in which Cole-man, the Editor of the "Post" strove to vindicate, and defend the miscreant, justified its introduction on the part of the "American Citizen." For "the violent man shall perish by violence."
Our friends will observe, perhaps with regret and displeasure, that the affidavits of those who have sworn in behalf of the accused, are treated by the Editors of the Citizen with a considerable degree of smartness, and criticism. It is certainly disagreeable to us to repeat those criticisms against neighbors, and fellow-citizens; but they are just, and true, and when it is considered how shamefully the same Cole-man has treated those who had deposed and declared on the other side of the question, that regret will subside, and the displeasure dissolve in approbation.
These are the only apologies we deem it proper to make for copying the remarks of the Citizen, upon the subject, from beginning to end.
If the delicacy of any of our readers should be alarmed at seeing the humorous account of Rutledge and Betty, in the first page of our paper, we would advise them, before they censure us for publishing it, to re-peruse with attention the very modest and delicate story of "Jefferson and Sally," which appeared in the Newport Mercury some weeks since, and which we have no doubt was originally fabricated by the honorable John Rutledge, and forwarded to Callender for publication, per mail, in Rutledge's own hand-writing, altho' in the name of "Robert T. Smith." And we believe it will not be denied even by Rutledge himself, that he took up a letter from the Post-Office in this town, sometime in the month of August last, directed to "Robert T. Smith," accompanied with one of Callender's Records, containing this same story of "Jefferson and Sally," which was afterwards copied into the Mercury. It was also published about that time in most of the federal papers throughout the United States.
A Committee has been appointed in Portsmouth (N. H.) to receive any Donations which the Charitable in different parts of the Union may be disposed to make to the unfortunate sufferers by the late distressing fire in that town; among which, are many widows and orphans who have lost their ALL. The calls of charity perhaps were never more urgent. Will not the Citizens of Newport extend the hand of benevolence on the present calamitous occasion? But a small sum, at this inclement season, might afford great relief and consolation to many who are destitute of bread, or even a covering to shelter them from the storm! Would it not be laudable, besides the donations of the wealthy, to give every person an opportunity of contributing what his heart may dictate in the several worshipping Assemblies? We inhabit a wooden town, and may possibly share a similar fate. Let us then, imagine ourselves in their deplorable situation, and do the same to them that we should wish others to do unto us.
The President's political reputation and influence is every day gaining strength. His attention to our fisheries and manufactures, in his late excellent message, is a new proof of his attachment to this part of the Union, and entitles him to the respect and affection of every honest citizen in New-England.
Bos. Chron.
Had the same economy been used in the late federal administration, which Mr. Jefferson has practiced, the public debt would have been nearly extinguished; at least that part carrying an interest of 6 per cent. and the loan at 8 per cent. would not have laid as a burthen on the laboring classes in society, who by their industry pay at least 19-20ths of every tax.
COMMUNICATION.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, the preservation of a town like ours, whose buildings are mostly composed of wooden materials, requires the strictest attention in securing its safety against fires. In case of alarm, our hopes and reliance to arrest the destructive progress of the flames is placed entirely upon the Engines, and the active exertions of the citizens. It is true that our fellow-citizens always manifest the greatest activity & undaunted zeal on the like occasions, for which they merit the highest applause.—But what can be said, as it respects our placing such reliance upon the Engines of the town of Newport? When in fact it is acknowledged by every individual of observation, that all of them are of ancient construction, (and excepting one of the number) not in reality calculated to answer the public expectation. Every citizen is aware of the incalculable injury the town is liable to sustain in case fire should break out, in the compact part of it; but alas! the idea of a trivial expense has hitherto operated to discourage the attempt of providing at least one Engine of the first rate. Let us now, fellow-citizens, be aroused to a sense of the danger to which we are exposed on account of fires, and with one voice decide upon measures being immediately taken to promote a Subscription for the purpose of purchasing an Engine of the first rate.
A FIRE WARD.
We are happy to have it in our power to inform the "Fireward," that a Subscription for the purpose of raising a sum to purchase a first rate Engine, is in circulation, and in good hands; and we have no doubt, from the known liberality of the Citizens of Newport, that a sufficiency will be readily obtained.
Extract of a letter from the Havana, dated the 27th ult. to a respectable house in Charleston.
"It is with no small degree of indignation and sorrow, that we inform you of the loss you have sustained from the obstinacy of our government—your flour which we had stored, they are at this moment throwing into the sea from the Moro. Had it been of a quality to justify our paying freight, we would have re-shipped it, but we even offered it as a donation to the poor of the city, and it was refused. If it were any consolation we would say, that several thousand barrels will share the same fate with yours."
We understand that a letter has been received, by the Secretary of the navy, from capt. Campbell, of the Adams frigate, containing the information that three Swedish vessels have been captured by a Tripoline cruiser, from Alicante, and sent into Algiers.
N. Y. Chron.
North-Carolina Legislature.—The petition presented by the Hon. John Stanley, for a pardon for the death of Gen. Spaight, unfortunately killed by him in a duel some time since, is granted.
ARTHUR ST. CLAIR, Esq.
Is dismissed from the government of the N. W. Territory, with the consent and with, we believe of four fifths of the citizens of that district. The Convention of this new State (Ohio) being in session, the President has not appointed a successor to Gov. St. Clair, but left it to the people to fill the vacancy.
It is said by the federalists that the country is indebted to the late administration for a full Treasury, and the prospect of a speedy extinguishment of our public debt!—How false and hollow!—What! is our present pleasing prosperity owing "to that administration whose expenses exceeded the income by several millions!—so that administration which gave the enormous interest of 8 per cent. for loans to pay useless armies of officers, swarms of collectors "eating out the substance" of the industrious part of the community! Impudent indeed, and regardless of the public understanding must he be, who can publish such daring misrepresentations."
Arrived here in distress on Sunday last, schooner Friendship, of Wiscasset, John Paterson master, 43 days from Antigua. In lat. 38, long. 67, spoke ship Minerva, Wm. Ladler, of Charleston S. C. 9 days out, all well.—Jan. 18, spoke brig Menerva of Hull, (Eng.) Peter M'Bride, 23 hours from New-York, who furnished him with provisions, and every other necessary.
DIED.—In this town, on Thursday last, Mr. WILLIAM GILES, aged 84. He sustained through life the character of unblemished integrity, performing with fidelity of heart those essential duties both spiritual and temporal, whose sole reward was the enjoyment of a "conscience void of offence before God and man." In the important character of husband, father, and friend, he was affectionate and sincere. As he lived beloved and respected, the loss experienced in his death, by his connections & friends, has been generally regretted. He had adieu to sublunary enjoyments with resigned composure, characteristic of the real christian, satisfactorily persuaded in his own mind of our Heavenly Father's love over the workmanship of his holy hand, in being received into the mansion prepared for the spirits of just men made perfect, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest."
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, January 7.
ENTERED, From
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Origin. Includes Schooner Federal, Brigs Washington, Sloop Two Sisters, Sloop Nancy, Brig Commerce, Sloop Semiramis, Maria, Helme, Carolina, Ceylon, Surinam, Guadalupe, New-York, New-York, Baltimore, Boston, New-York.
For Sale, by the Subscribers, A QUANTITY OF Philadelphia Superfine FLOUR, As cheap for Cash, as can be purchased in this Town. EDWARD EASTON, JOHN PRICE, CLARKE COOK. Newport, Jan. 7, 1803.
Adjourned Sale. THE Vendue, which was to have been held at the house of Clark Hopkins, in South-Kingstown, on the third instant, is adjourned until Tuesday the 11th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. if fair; if not, the first fair day. ELISHA R. GARDINER, Vendue-Master. South-Kingstown, Jan. 1803.
ELEAZER TREVETT, Hat for Sale, HONEY, molasses, loaf & brown sugars, coffee, chocolate, Hyson-skin, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, Raisins, superfine & common flour, rice, pepper, ginger, starch, copperas, alum, redwood, logwood, fustick, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, lady's swift, pigtail, & negro-head tobacco, soap, mustard, Scotch and Maccabau snuff, fevers, glass, stone and earthen ware, pails, sieves, hammers, pincers, nails, gimblets, penknives, spoons, pins, needles, scissors, snuffers, butter, cheese, and hog's-lard, rye and indian meal, snuff boxes, pipes, brooms, quills, candles; and various other articles too tedious to mention.
Likewise a quantity of Dry Goods, Consisting of Coatings, plains, baizes, linens, checks, brown holland, swansdown, wild bores, tamies, rufels, women's white and black cotton gloves & mitts, men's thick ditto, men's beaver ditto, lady's fancy silk handkerchiefs, bandanno, linen & cotton ditto, men's neck ditto, cambricks, book and common muffs, black fatin, India & English silks, a variety of calicoes and chintzes, the most fashionable fancy ribbons, men's worsted, yarn and cotton hose, women's ditto, men's thick woollen caps, worsted binding, tapes & bobbins, men's and women's shoes, boys ditto, all numbers of factory cotton yarn. A few handsome MUFFS & TIPPLETS. A small assortment of BOOKS, chiefly on Divinity.—Also, To Let, the lower part of a convenient House and a Joiner's Shop, with bench and tools, near the Rev. Mr. Bradley's meeting house.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, a Malay Boy, named PARIS, about 13 years old, full faced, marked with the small Pox, long black hair, had on a short blue jacket & trowsers. Whoever will inform where said Boy resides or frequents, shall receive Five Dollars reward, or Fifteen Dollars if returned to the Subscriber, at Mr. ASIJAH ADAMS's, in Tremont-Street, Boston. JACOBUS HERREBRUGH. December, 29, 1802.
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, Commissioners, to receive and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of James Moore, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for the same:—Hereby give notice that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within that period.
JOHN TILLINGHAST, ABRAHAM COREY, Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ELIZABETH MOORE, Admin'x. Newport, January 3, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Richard Cornell, late of Newport, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the date hereof being allowed for that purpose:—all who have any claims against said estate, are requested to exhibit them to either of us, within that time, or be precluded agreeably to law.
RICHARD BARKER, EDWARD HEMPSTEAD, Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are required to make immediate payment to SALLY CORNELL, Admin'x. Newport, Jan. 5, 1803.
WE the Subscribers being by the Court of Probate for the town of Newport, appointed commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Joseph Mumford, late of Newport, Tinplate-worker, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months longer from this date being allowed by said Court for that purpose:—Hereby give notice to all persons having claims to said estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective dwellings, within said time; or they will be precluded agreeably to law.
SAMUEL C. CARR, JOHN WANTON, Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY MUMFORD, Admin'x. Newport, January 5, 1803.
For Sale on Reasonable terms, A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, May 21, 1802.
Advertisements omitted will be in our next.

New Novels & Romances.
NOBILITY run mad, or Raymond and his Three Wives.—Isabel, or the Orphan of Valdarno.—Amelia, or the Influence of Virtue, an old man's Story.—Lady of the Cave, or Mysteries of the fourteenth Century.—Stella of the North, or the Founding of the Ship.—Geraldwood.—The Three Spaniards.—Castle of Otranto.—Interesting Memoirs, by a Lady.—Hated, or the Vindictive Father.—Maffous, or the Philosophy of the day.—Father and Daughter.—Martin & Mansfeldt, or the Romance of Flandria.—Who is the Murderer.—Correlia, or the Mystic Tomb.—Noble Wanderers.—White Knights, or the Monastery of Morne.—With & Without.—With a variety of other Books. Also, Registers & Almanacks for 1803. A great variety of MUFFS and TIPPLES. Fair Trimmings and Skins—Fur Caps, &c.
Likewise TICKETS in the North Providence Lottery and South-Hadley Canal. Gentlemen who wish to subscribe for the Life of WASHINGTON, and writings of OLD SOUTH, are requested to call soon. JACOB RICHARDSON. Newport, Dec. 24. 17tf
ELEAZER TREVETT,
INFORMS his friends and the Public in general, that he has opened a Shop in the house of Caabarie Easton , in Washington-Street, on the Point, next north of the ship-yard.—Where he has for sale a general assortment of West-India GOODS ; also, a quantity of Dry Goods, as cheap as at any Store in town.—Captains of vessels and others may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 25, 1802. 17tf
WILLIAM HELME
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tallow Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. cif
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason , to the Shop of Mr. Thomas Howland , directly opposite—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 favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 116tf
Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD. John & Henry Cahoon, HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Bassett's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR , by the barrel; Hibbert's  Brown Stout ; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hogshead; Flour , by the barrel; Candles , by the box; Iron Casks ; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS .—Also, HONEY , by the barrel or gallon — New-York Soap , by the box— Negro-Head Tobacco — Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum — Iron Stoves — Salt-Peter's Hams — Butter , and Hog's Lard , &c.—Likewise, LIQUORS , of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. Masters of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—& their favors gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS , per Dozen— Middlings , per hogshead or barrel.— Onions , per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities— LOAF-SUGARS , and a variety of the best of TEAS . Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 3tf
To be Sold or Let,
And entered upon the 25th of March next, A FARM , in East-Greenwich, in that part called Frenchtown, containing about 140 acres of excellent land, with a good dwelling-house, Barn, Crib, Cooper's Shop, & Cyder-shed.—It is pleasantly situated, well wooded and watered, with plenty of orcharding. A Grist Mill and one third of a Saw Mill, belonging to said premises. Any person inclining to purchase, or hire, may know the terms by applying to the Subscriber, on said premises. BENJAMIN TILLINGHAST. Bass-Greenwich, Dec. 18, 1802. 117tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,
THE Sloop Hiram , 86 tons burthen, only 2 years old, strong well built, and in complete order in her hull and full rigg'd.—Will be Sold on reasonable terms if applied for soon.—Or may be Chartered or Freighted, to any port in the United States, or West-Indies. For terms apply to AARON BORDEN , at Freetown, or to WM. MOORE , jun. & Co. Newport, December, 23, 1802. 17tf
All Persons having any demands on the estate of Capt. John Coggeshall Almy,
late of Newport, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them to the subscriber for settlement; and all persons indebted to said estate, are required to make immediate payment to JOHN COGGESHALL ALMY, Esq'r , Tanytown, Dec. 17, 1802. 116
SIMON DAVIS
HAS FOR SALE, ST. Croix Rum by the Hogshead, 2d and 3d proof, Antigua Rum , ditto, ditto, Retailing Molasses , ditto, Superfine Flour by the quantity or single Barrel, Pilot, Navy, and Ship Bread , ditto, Tar and Turpentine , ditto, Brown Sugar by the Barrel, Coffee by the Hogshead, Barrel, or Bag, Logwood & Fustick by the Ton, Cwt. or smaller quantity. A few pieces Mahogany. A quantity of Menhaden Fish, in excellent order for shipping. A few tons Whale Oil. Spermaceeti Candles per quantity or single Box. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803. 118tf
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, under the Hand and Seal of the Hon. David Leonard Burner , Judge of the District Court for the Rhode-Island District, has been awarded and issued against EDWARD DEXTER , of Providence, in said District, Trader; and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, on the 8th and 22d days of January next, and on the 4th day of February next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at Alpheus Ammidon's Golden Ball Inn, in said Providence, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees, and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and the Creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint. By Order of the Commissioners, SAMUEL W. BRIDGHAM , Clerk. Providence, Dec. 24, 1802. 18
On FRIDAY, 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, (if fair, if not the first fair day) WILL be sold at Auction (if not sold before at private sale) the Schooner GENERAL GREENE , with her sails, rigging, &c. as per inventory. Also, 1 Fore top-sail, 1 Foresail, 1 Main top-sail, & 1 Mizzen-top-sail; all new—large enough for a ship of 250 tons. 1 Anchor, 4 Four pound carriage guns, 4 Swivel guns. Conditions at time of Sale. For further particulars, respecting the selling the Schooner at private sale, &c. apply to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803. 18
For Charleston (S. Carolina), THE brig ANGERONIA , ISAAC BURDICK , Master, will sail in 12 days.—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, now lying at Stevens' Wharf, or to BENJ. CHURCH. Newport, Dec. 29, 1802.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DISBERTED from the Garrison at Fort-Wolcott, on the 25th instant, FRANCIS LEDGARD , born in the State of Connecticut, in the town of Plymouth, 22 years of age, five feet 9 inches high, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown short hair, had on a round hat, brown fur-trimmed coat, blue close bodied ditto, blue cloth vest and blue pantaloons. Whoever takes up and secures said Defector in any Gaol, or delivers him to the Commanding Officer at Fort-Wolcott, shall receive the above reward with all reasonable expenses. LLOYD BEALL, Capt. of Artillerists Commanding. Fort-Wolcott, Dec. 28th, 1802. 18
Public Entertainment. THE subscriber inform the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship ; west of Colt's Inn.—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviiif
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner & Distiller, INFORMS the Public, that he has taken a Shop next South of Messrs. Gardner & Dean's Auction-Room, and adjoining Mr. Nicolas Giffey's , Watch-Maker, where he has constantly for Sale, in addition to a complete Assortment of Confectionary, the following Articles, viz. Fresh Malaga grapes; box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; tea; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2; do. prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; best cherry wine; together with a small assortment of fashionable Crockery Ware: In addition to which he expects to receive shortly, a complete assortment of Wines, Liquors, and other articles. Punctual attendance given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18. 16tf
For Sale at this Office, Thornton's and Daboll's Almanacks, for 1803. Newport, Aug. 21, 99tf
TO THE PUBLIC.
Newport Long-Wharf, No. 12. Keyes and Brigham, Have constantly for sale,
PRIME and mess PORK —prime mess, mess and prime BEEF , of the first quality, re-packed in the best order, suitable for domestic or foreign use.—Also, by the keg or box, LARD , first sort—refined mould tallow CANDLES , first quality; ditto ditto—No 1 and 2 Bar SOAP .—Likewise, corned, and fresh BEEF . December 10, 1802.
FOR SALE. The real estate of Peleg Allen , late of Middletown, deceased, (about four miles from the State-house in Newport, adjoining the road,) consisting of between fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to Barley.—Possession will be given the 25th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. civtf.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. Newport, Dec. 15, 1802. WHEREAS  David Lawton , of Exeter, in the county of Washington, and State aforesaid, hath filed his petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of Newport, against his wife Elizabeth Lawton , now residing in Palestine, in the county of Montgomery, and State of New-York; praying for divers causes therein stated, that the bonds of marriage between him and his said wife be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:—Notice, therefore, is hereby given to the said Elizabeth , and to all persons concerned, to appear at the next Term of said Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Newport, in and for the county of Newport, on the first Monday of March next, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. 6w] P. M. MUMFORD, Clk.
FOR SALE, And possession given on the 25th of March next, A RGE and valuable tract of LAND, in Hopkinton, adjoining Wood-River.—Containing about Seven Hundred Acres ; known by the name of the Ellery Land , and now part of the estate of Col. GEORGE LARSH , deceased. About Two Hundred acres of said land is cleared, and fit for tillage or meadow. The remainder is mostly covered with Timber of the best quality for ship plank, &c. An excellent stream of water runs through said land, whereon a Saw Mill may be erected at a small expence. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. c8tf
To be Sold or Let, A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens' —Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxij
HEAR YE! TO be sold, and possession given the 25th of March next, One Hundred and Fifty acres of Land of the first quality, lying in South-Kingstown, (Bolon Neck)—about half a mile south of Gardiner's Ferry , commonly known by the name of the Bonnet farm —and is bounded as follows: Westerly, partly on the Welquague pond; partly on land of Simson Potter , and partly on land of George Brown :—Southerly, on the ocean:—Easterly, on the Narragansett Bay , and Northerly on land of the subscriber. Its local situation is far preferable to any in said town.—It is well watered in six divisions, with double wall. For fishing and fowling, none is superior in the State, the pond abounding with perch of an excellent kind, and fowl of a great variety.—The beach affords an inexhaustible source of sea manure, such as rock & ribbon weed, and sea-curril. There are two living springs of water on the premises. An indisputable title will be given, and the mode of payment made easy to the purchaser: The terms may be known, by applying to JOHN GARDINER. South-Kingstown, Dec. 3, 1802. 114tf
For Sale, TWO House-Lots, 143 feet front, with a Dwelling-House, Stable, Chaife-house, Wood-house, & Crib, thereon standing; and a well of good water in the yard, with a pump therein. For terms, inquire of the subscriber, living on the premises. JOSEPH MARTIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxiif
W. R. WILDER,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's, WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS , in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS , from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 99tf
SAMUEL VINSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals, a large and well chosen assortment of
GOODS,
suitable for the season; to enumerate which, would be tedious. Those who will favor him with their custom, may depend on having them on the lowest terms. He has likewise received a variety of Muffs, Tippets, and Fur Trimmings.—Also, a small box of elegant JEWELRY , consisting of Ladies Necklaces, Ear-rings, Hankerchief Pins, Brooches, Bracelets, & Lockets, of the most fashionable kinds. Newport, Nov. 12, 1802. cxiif
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Warehouse,
WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Fot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—Also, a complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—Likewise Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74tf
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 15 bbls. Beef and Pork. 2000 Weight best Green Coffee, by Wholesale or Retail. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. 50tf
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. Newport, October 2, 1802. 67tf
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture , As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. cxi
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hogshead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES , all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94tf
NOTICE IS hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONDON , late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON , of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN , her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802. 113tf
TO BE LET, AND possession given immediately, a convenient two story Dwelling-House, on the Long-Wharf, but a few rods below the foot of the Parade. For terms, apply to WILLIAM RYAN. Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115tf
WHEREAS the Court of Probate of the town of Newport, have allowed six months longer for the Creditors of the estate of Charles Lefelle , late of Newport, Merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, to bring in their claims:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to exhibit them for settlement; and all such as are indebted, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to SIMON DAVIS, Adm'r. Newport, Aug. 18, 1802. cvi
Entertainment, By  RICHARD BARKER , at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter , sign of the Anchor , a little south east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
NOTICE.
ALL those who are indebted to THOMAS GREEN , or to JOHN MOSHER , and Co. either by Book or Note, are hereby notified, that the accounts and notes are lodged with the subscriber for collection—and are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, and prevent unnecessary cost. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD. Newport, Oct. 29, 1802. 99tf