Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-11-24 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.
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogsheads West-India Sugar, 100 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 gr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohemian Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, O.S. 20. 159tf
A Good Bargain.
FOR sale by the subscriber, a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Newport. —It will be sold very low for CASH—or on a reasonable credit. HENRY HOWLAND. November 31, 1803. 161
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. ALSO, 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash. Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS. Newport, April 16, 1803. 118tf
Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
Have received their supply of GOODS SUITABLE for the Season—which will be disposed of at the most reasonable prices, for CASH only.—Also just received, an assortment of very nice English Kid SHOES—very low. Newport, October 26, 157
St. Croix Rum, 3d proof, Good Retailing Sugars, 2d 3d & 4th proof French Brandy, For Sale by CONSTANT TABER, & WILLIAM GARDNER. Newport, Oct. 20. 179
WANTED,
A NEGRO or mulatto Boy of 10 or 12 years of age, and of an honest disposition, to serve in a private family. To such an one liberal terms will be afforded. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 17.
Benjamin Wightman, & 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 reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail, Among which are the following Articles: Holland Gin, West-India Rum, Brandy, Brown Sugar, Souehong & Bohemian Tea, Coffee, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Mustard, Copperas, Sherry & Malaga Wines, Superfine Flour by the Barrel, Cassia, Allum, Snuff, Wool & Cotton Cards, Tobacco, Cotton Wool, Sheep's do. German Steel, Nails assorted, Glass Ware, Chees by the large or small quantity, Cordage, Codfish, Candles, &c. &c. Newport, February 26, 1803. 126tf
TO THE PUBLIC.
Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mels, mels and prime Beef, mels and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons having any demands against the estate of William Champlin, late of Westerly, deceased, to exhibit their claims; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make immediate payment to MARGARET CHAMPLIN, Administrator. ISAAC CHAMPLIN, Westerly, Nov. 9, 1803. 62
Notice
IS hereby given, that the Commissioners and Assignees, in the case of Robert Lawrence, of Newport, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and awarded, intend to meet at the State House Chamber in Newport, on the 9th day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of making a dividend of said Bankrupt's estate and effects—when and where those creditors who have not already proved their debts, may come in and prove the same—or be precluded from the said dividend. SILAS DEAN, WILLIAM HUNTER, } Assignees. Newport, Nov. 9, 1803. 62
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, JUN. COGNAC Brandy, 4th proof, Holland Geneva, Ventgrisafe ground and Yellow Oker. Newport, Nov. 4. 62
Nathan B. Miller
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Public, that he has for sale, at Mrs. Elizabeth Miller's, on the Parade, the undermentioned articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms, viz. Barcelona Brandy, 4th & 1st proof by the pipe, or less quantity, of an excellent flavor, Amsterdam Geneva, 4th proof in pipes, Malaga Wine, by the quarter cask, Port Wine, ditto do. Likewise (just received) a few quarters casks excellent Sherry Wine, fit for family use, Boston Chocolate, No. 1, & No. 2, by the box, and a few bags Chocolate Shells, by retail, A few boxes 21 inch pipes, tipped, Zant Currants by the barrel, fresh and good—with several other articles in the Grocery line. Newport, Nov. 9th. 62
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, Eleven Hogsheads 3d and 4th proof Grenada RUM, of good flavor. Newport, Nov. 9. 162
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this Office, by the Thousand (in Sheets) Grace, Dozen, or Single, THE RHODE-ISLAND
ALMANAC, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
1804:
Calculated for the Meridian of Newport; but will serve for any of the adjacent States.
BY BENJAMIN WEST, L. L. D.
Containing, besides the usual Astronomical calculations, &c. a great variety of instructive, useful, and entertaining matter.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND, & Co.
HEREBY inform the Public, they have on hand a handsome Variety of Fancy & substantial GOODS, suited to the approaching season, much replenished from the latest Importations, which they will sell as low as can be purchased in Newport.—Among which are, Broadcloths; Cashmeres; Baizes; Flannels; Serges; Blankets; Ladies Coatings; worked Hosiery; Wildbores; Bombazets; Turkey-down Shawls; Camel-hair Shawls; Counterpanes; 12-4 table Cloths; English & India Satins; Cambric Muslins; Bed-Lace; men's Beaver Hats of an excellent quality; blue, black & olive, ribbed Velvets, &c. &c. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, October 13. 58
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON MONDAY, the 21st inst. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day after) at the dwelling house of Easton Bailey, Esq. late of Middletown, deceased, sundry articles of Household Furniture, and one large Franklin Stove.—Also, Farming utensils, consisting of Ploughs, Harrows, two Carts, and one large Grindstone, &c. &c. Likewise, two Cows, one Mare and Colt; with a quantity of Fodder.
WILLIAM BAILEY, } Executor. PARKER HALL, } for. Middletown, Nov. 9, 1803. 162
Wanted at this Office, a quantity of tanned Sheep or Lamb Skins, dressed without oil, and suitable for Book-binding.—A generous price will be given.
Two Millions of Dollars!
The late federal clamour.
WASHINGTON, October 27, 1803
The House of Representatives have taken off the injunction of secrecy respecting the following proceedings of the last session, and ordered them to be printed.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES.
WEDNESDAY, the 12th Jan. 1803.
Ordered, That the Committee of the whole House, to whom was yesterday committed a motion in words following, to wit:
Resolved, That a sum of two millions of dollars, in addition to the provision heretofore made, be appropriated to defray any expenses which may be incurred in relation to the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations, to be paid out of any money that may be in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States, who, if necessary, is hereby authorized to borrow the whole or any part thereof; as account whereof, as soon as may be, shall be laid before Congress.—Be discharged from the consideration thereof; and that the final motion be referred to Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Eustis, Mr. Bayard, Mr. Dickson, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Gregg, that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same with their opinion thereupon, to the House.
The Committee, to whom was referred a Resolution proposing an appropriation of two millions of dollars, in addition to the sum usually appropriated for the purpose of intercourse between the United States & foreign nations, submit the following
REPORT.
The object of this resolution is to enable the executive to commence with more effect, a negotiation with the French & Spanish governments relative to the purchase from them of the island
West Florida. This object is deemed highly important and has received the attentive consideration of the Committee. The free and unobstructed navigation of the river Mississippi, is a point to which the attention of the general government has been directed, ever since the peace of 1783, by which our independence as a nation was nobly acknowledged. The immense tract of country owned by the U. States, which lies immediately on the Mississippi, or communicates with it by means of large navigable rivers rising within our boundaries, renders its free navigation an object, not only of inestimable advantage, but of the very first necessity. The Mississippi forms the western boundary of the United States from its source to the 31st degree of north latitude, and empties itself into the Gulf of Mexico about the 29th degree of north latitude. It furnishes the only outlet thro' which the produce of the Indiana Territory, of the States of Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, and of the western parts of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and a portion of the Mississippi Territory, can be transported to a foreign market or to the ports of the Atlantic States. From the 31st degree of north latitude which is the southern boundary of the United States, to the mouth of the river, the Territory on each side has heretofore been in possession of the Spanish government; the province of Louisiana lying to the west, and those of East Florida, with the island of New Orleans, to the east. Although the United States have insisted on an uncontrollable right to pass up and down the river, from its source to the sea, yet this right, if admitted in its most ample latitude, will not secure to them the full advantages of navigation. The strength and rapidity of the current of the Mississippi are known to render its ascent to extremely difficult, that few vessels of burthen have attempted to go as far as our boundary. This circumstance obliges the citizens of the western country to carry their produce down the river in boats, from which it is put on board of ships capable of sustaining a sea voyage. It follows, therefore, that to enjoy the full benefits of navigation, some place should be fixed which sea vessels can approach without great inconvenience, where the American produce may be deposited until it is again shipped to be carried abroad. This great point was secured to us in the year 1795 by the Spanish government, who agreed in the treaty of San Lorenzo el Real, that Americans should have the right of deposit at New Orleans. This right has been used from that time till a late period; but the conduct of the Intendant at that place, shows how little the advantageous navigation of the river is to interruption, and strongly points out the impolicy of relying on a foreign nation for benefits which our citizens have a right to expect should be secured to them by their own government. It is hoped that the port of New Orleans may again be opened, before any very material injuries arise; but should this be the case, or if as the treaty provides, a new place of deposit should be assigned, the late occurrence shows the uncertainty of its continuance. Experience proves that the caprice or interested views of a single officer, may perpetually subject us to the alternative of submitting to injury, or of resorting to war. The late violation of our right with Spain necessarily leads to the enquiry how far the western country may be affected in other points, not connected with New Orleans. The Mississippi Territory extends from the confines of Georgia to the river Mississippi, and from the 31st to the 33rd degree of north latitude. It is estimated to contain more than fifty millions of acres, and from its numerous advantages must one day or other possess an immense population. The variety, richness and abundance of its productions, hold out to settlers the strongest inducements to resort thither, and the United States may safely calculate on drawing a considerable revenue from the sale of lands in this, as well as in other quarters of the western country. The value of these, however, may be diminished or increased, and the sale impeded or advanced by the impression made on the public mind, by shutting the port of New Orleans, and by eventual measures which may be adopted to guard against similar injuries. West Florida is bounded on the north by the Mississippi Territory, from which it is separated by no natural boundary; on the east by the river Apalachicola, which divides it from East Florida; on the west by the river Mississippi, and on the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi Territory is intersected by many large and valuable rivers, which rise within its own boundaries, meander through it in a general direction from north to south, but empty themselves into the Gulf of Mexico through the province of West Florida. In fact with the exception of that part of the Territory which lies immediately on the Mississippi, the whole must depend on the Mobile and the Apalachicola, with their numerous branches, and on some other rivers of inferior note, for the means of sending its produce to market, and of returning to itself such foreign supplies, as the necessities or convenience of its inhabitants may require. In these seas are deeply interested, as some of the great branches of the Mobile approach very near to some of those branches of the Tennessee river, which lie above the great Muscle shoals. Even if it should prove difficult to connect them, yet the land carriage will be shorter, and the route to the sea more direct, than the river Tennessee furnishes. These rivers possess likewise an advantage which is denied to the Mississippi. As their sources are not in the mountains, and their course is through a level country, their currents are gentle and the tide flows considerably above our boundary. This circumstance together with the depth of water which many of them afford, render them accessible to sea vessels; and ships of two hundred tons burthen may ascend for several hundred miles into the heart of the Mississippi Territory. These rivers, however, which run almost exclusively within our own limits, and which it would seem as if nature had intended for our own benefit, we must be indebted to others for the beneficial use of, so long as the province of West Florida shall continue in the possession of a Foreign Nation. If the province of West Florida were of itself an independent empire, it would be the interest of its government to promote the freedom of trade, by laying open the mouths of the rivers to all nations, this having been the policy of those powers who possess the mouths of the Rhine, the Danube, the Po and the Tagus, with some others. But the system of colonization, which has always heretofore prevailed, proves, that the mother country is ever anxious to engross to itself the trade of the colonies, and affords us every reason to apprehend that Spain will not readily admit us to pass through her territory to carry on a trade either with each other or with foreign nations. This right we may insist on, and perhaps it may be conceded to us; but it is possible that it may be denied. At all events it may prove the source of endless disagreement and perpetual hostility. In this respect East Florida may not perhaps be so important, but its acquisition is nevertheless deemed desirable. From its junction with the State of Georgia at the river St. Mary's it stretches nearly 400 miles distant into the sea, forming a large peninsula, and has some very fine harbors. The southern point, Cape Florida, is not more than 100 miles distant from the Havanna, and the possession of it may be beneficial to us in relation to our trade with the West Indies. It would likewise make our whole territory compact, would add considerably to our sea coast, and by giving us the Gulf of Mexico for our southern boundary, would render us less liable to attack, in what is now deemed the most vulnerable part of the Union. From the foregoing view of facts, it must be seen that the possession of New Orleans and the Floridas will not only be required for the convenience of the United States, but will be demanded by their most imperious necessities. The Mississippi and its branches, with those other rivers above referred to, drain an extent of

country not less perhaps than one half of our whole territory, containing at this time one eighth of our population and progressing with a rapidity beyond the experience of any former time, or of any other nation. The Floridas and New Orleans command the only outlets to the sea, and our best interests require that we should get possession of them. This requisition, however, arises not from a disposition to increase our territory;—for neither the Floridas nor New Orleans, offer any other inducements than their mere geographical relation to the United States. But if we look forward to the free use of the Mississippi, the Mobile, the Apalachicola and the other rivers of the west, by ourselves and our posterity, New Orleans and the Floridas must become a part of the United States either by purchase or by conquest.
The great question then which presents itself is, shall we at this time lay the foundation for future peace, by offering a fair and equivalent consideration; or shall we hereafter incur the hazards and the horrors of war?—The government of the United States is differently organized from any other in the world. Its object is the happiness of man; its policy and its interest, to pursue right by right means. War is the great scourge of the human race, and should never be resorted to but in cases of the most imperious necessity. A wise government will avoid it, when its views can be attained by peaceful measures. Princes fight for glory, and the blood and treasure of their subjects is the price they pay. In all nations, the people bear the burthen of war, and in the United States, the people rule. Their representatives, are the guardians of their rights, and it is the duty of those representatives to provide against any event, which may, even at a distant day, involve the interests and the happiness of the nation. We may indeed have our rights restored to us by treaty, but there is a want of fortitude in applying temporary remedies to permanent evils; thereby imposing on our posterity a burthen which we ourselves ought to bear. If the purchase can be made, we ought not to hesitate. If the attempt should fail, we shall have discharged an important duty. War may be the result; but the American nation, satisfied with our conduct, will be animated by one soul, and will unite all its energies in the contest. Foreign powers will be convinced that it is not a war of aggrandizement on our part, and will therefore feel no unreasonable jealousies towards us. We shall have proved that our object was justice; it will be seen that our propositions were fair; and it will be acknowledged that our cause is honorable. Should alliances be necessary they may be advantageously formed. We shall have merited and shall therefore possess general confidence. Our measures will stand justified not only to ourselves and our country, but to the world.
In another point of view perhaps, it would be preferable to make the purchase, as it is believed that a smaller sum would be required for this object, than would necessarily be expended, if we should attempt to take possession by force; the expenses of a war being indeed almost incalculable. The committee have no information before them, to ascertain the amount for which the purchase can be made, but it is hoped, that with the assistance of two millions of dollars in hand, this will not be unreasonable. A similar course was pursued for the purpose of settling our differences with the regency of Algiers, by an appropriation of one million of dollars prior to the commencement of the negotiation, and we have since experienced its beneficial effects.
Under these impressions, therefore, the committee recommend the adoption of the resolution referred to them in the following words, viz.
Resolved, That a sum of two millions of dollars in addition to the provision heretofore made be appropriated to defray any expenses which may be incurred in relation to the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations; to be paid out of any money that may be in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States; who if necessary is hereby authorized to borrow the same or any part thereof, an account whereof, as soon as may be, shall be laid before Congress.
From the HARTFORD MERCURY.
FEDERAL CAUCUS.
Extract of a letter from the DAILY READER, to Jo T. . . . , in Weatherfield, dated New-Haven, Oct. 29, 1803.
“THE feds held a caucus here on Thursday evening—the meeting was numerous—beside many members of the legislature, there were present all the influential characters from the counties that could be mustered at a short notice.—The business was not fully completed, and another meeting is to be held on Tuesday evening coming. Hope you will attend—on some particular points which yet remain to be discussed your advice may be highly beneficial—there are also some communications from the southward, which, owing to chasms and obscurities in the copy, are not clearly comprehensible, and it is thought you can explain them. We are not entirely agreed on the mode of attacking the President's message—no information on this point hath yet been received from New-York.—Many important subjects, however, were brought up—most of our resolves went down unanimous.—When the expediency of relinquishing and discarding the name of FEDERALIST, and of assuming that of REPUBLICAN, was brought in question; considerable debate ensued:—Simon made a speech equal in sound argument to any that ever came from Ross or Morris—and discovered an inexhaustible fund of genius—he did not approve of the plan—he observed, that in those days when cockades were fashionable, many, if not all of us, freely ridiculed the idea of a republican—that French federalism was then the order of the day, that we then gloried in the name, first our endeavors now to divest ourselves if it would have a direct tendency to d—n
the measures of Adams' administration in the opinion of the lower orders of people.
He was followed by Goliath, who rose, he said, with reluctance in opposition to his friend—that as time was precious, he would not encroach on the patience of gentlemen by a tedious harangue—his principal object being simply to introduce a letter that had just come to hand from Trenton, and which he conceived, might throw some additional light on the subject—it came, he observed, from a gentleman of high rank, and of superior political information to any in New-Jersey—and, with permission, he would take the liberty to read from it the following passage:—
“Our election closed yesterday—and we are unfortunately doomed to the controul of democratic madness for another year—the State is ruined—order, law and religion, banished—the Jersey people are an ungodly set—I shall leave them, and seek promotion in the dominions of some generous Prince—republicanism to me is hateful, and federalism is blasted—could we have divested ourselves of this name one year sooner, we might have carried our points—It is now too late.—I sincerely hope that New-England will take warning, and profit by our misfortunes.—Individuals claim the right of changing their opinions whenever they please; they go further, and even change their names:—Your old friend, W——, who ten years since, for swindling, found it necessary to leave Connecticut and his name behind him, and settle in Monmouth, is now in good standing—at the last election 100 votes more would have secured him a seat in the lower House.—Who will presume to deny a party less privileges than individuals enjoy?—Far greater prerogatives we may justly claim.—Let then the name of federalist no more be sounded abroad—this is the only expedient by which New-England can be saved—the crisis is important—for even this may fail if not speedily resorted to.—Severely do I feel and lament the danger of your situation—your political salvation to me appears suspended by a thread—should you once fall, never, never, can you hope to rise—but a long dreary dark night of horrors, must succeed the bright anticipations you once enjoyed.—The vulgar herd will point to us the finger of scorn—and, like the Jews, shall we be driven from the land of promise.
“The time spent in endeavoring to justify federal measures is worse than lost—the common plough joggers here reply to us—“We have viewed these in connection with each other; they lead directly on to the old British plan; if followed twenty years in this country, 19/20ths of the people would become mere machines, vassals, slaves to a few domineering knaves; while no unjust exactions are required by our government, the great body of the people will remain friendly to good order; they can have no object in disturbing the peace of society;—No, it is the iron hand of oppression that makes them rebellious: away then with your energetic, federal, war projects—they may serve to keep villains in office; but honest men do not want them.”
“These prejudices are so firmly fixed in their minds, that it is now impossible to eradicate them:—They look on a federalist here as a reprobate—a pest to the community:—hence the necessity of abandoning the term:—it is utterly untenable, and the sooner you get rid of it in New-England, the better.—All but three States out of the whole seventeen are fairly gone over to the republican side:—Let them be called DEMOCRATS: Our party has dwindled—the rotten members have all fallen off; those who adhere to us now, will doubtless continue to the end: they are true friends to energetic government—and know very well what it means. Our number is small, consequently there can be but little danger of a division among ourselves.—The democrats are numerous—and may therefore be divided.—This is our only hope.—Let not a stone remain unturned—they are a credulous pack, and totally ignorant of the arts of an able politician.—We must sow the seeds of jealousy among them; when these spring up, the day will be our own:—a few bold strokes will then settle the business.—I write in haste—but pray you to receive and promulgate my advice, as coming from the dead.”—Here Goliath passed—a deftly conversation commenced—when the House being called to order, a motion was made and seconded, and a decision required by the Chairman:—“Gentlemen, you who would with to renounce the name of FEDERALIST, and henceforth apply to yourselves that of REPUBLICAN, please to signify it by hands up.”—It was carried in the affirmative by a small majority; but as several members complained that sufficient time had not been given them to obtain information, and make up their minds on a subject of such vast magnitude, I think the question will be again tried at the next meeting, when I hope for the pleasure of introducing you to several of my highly esteemed friends.”
The practice of forging letters has been brought to a complete system within the last two years—how much merit Mr. Rutledge can claim we leave to our readers to determine: It is very evident, however, that the federalists have improved on several of his inventions. When the public are to be gulled now a days, a letter is sent to Philadelphia to be printed as coming from Cadiz, and left the deception should fail to have the desired weight, another letter is forwarded by the same mail to New-York, to be published there as coming from New-Orleans. The great desire which has been manifested in all the federal movements, that the treaty with France should not be ratified, has occasioned the putting into practice this system of forgery: We were told by the letter from Cadiz “If you take possession of Louisiana, the Spanish fleet will blockade the Mississippi”—then to prove that Spain meant to adopt hostile measures, a letter was published by a print in New-York as coming from New-Orleans which stated that the governor had orders not to deliver up Louisiana—of the party of the last mentioned letter we have the strong-
est doubts, the letter from Cadiz was written in the United States, and in all probability both letters by the same person.—Morris's ship Ocean or all the other plots have not taught federalists caution. Aur.
The opposition in the Senate of the United States, to paying a just tribute to the memories of those venerable patriots Samuel Adams and Edmund Pendleton, had something almost too malignant even for federalists—we have scarcely ever recorded an act which deserves such general abhorrence, and we are confident it must be excited, lb.
National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, Oct. 29.
On motion of Mr. Randolph the House went into committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the government of the United States by virtue of the Convention with the French government of the 30th of April.
The bill appropriates 3,750,000 dollars, inclusive of two millions, appropriated the last session, and authorises the President to borrow at a rate of 6 per cent. one million seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Mr. Randolph moved an additional section appropriating 20,000 dollars, for compensation to commissioners, secretary and agent for investigating claims, and for contingencies. This sum was afterwards reduced, at the instance of Mr. Randolph, to 18,750 dollars.
The committee agreed to the amendment, and reported the bill to amended. The House immediately took up the report of the committee, and agreed thereto; when the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading this day.
The bill was afterwards read the third time and passed without a division.
Mr. Eustis rose and observed that within a few days past the House were called upon to take notice of an event which, perhaps, would be more interesting to posterity than to the present generation; the death of one of those illustrious patriots who by a life devoted to his country, had bequeathed a name and an example to posterity, which he would not attempt to describe. He had information that another of these sages, EDMOND PENDLETON of Virginia, had paid the last tribute to nature. On this occasion he begged leave to offer the House the following resolution:
Resolved, That this House, impressed with a lively sense of the important services rendered to his country by EDMUND PENDLETON, deceased, will wear a badge of mourning for thirty days, as an emblem of their veneration for his illustrious character, and of their regret that another star is fallen from the splendid constellation of virtue and talents which guided the people of the United States in their struggle for independence. The resolution was immediately taken up, and agreed to—Ayes 77.
SUNDAY, Oct. 31.
A Message was received from the Senate, stating that they had receded from their disagreement to the amendment of the House to the act “to enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the 30th of April last; and for the temporary government thereof.”
Mr. Eppes, from the joint committee of enrollment, reported that a committee had examined the above bill, and had found the same to be duly enrolled; whereupon Mr. Speaker signed the same.
Mr. Randolph moved the resolution for affording relief to the owners of the Danish Brigantine Henrique.
Referred, together with the report of the Secretary of the State on the same case, to the committee of claims.
On motion of Mr. Early, the resolution, laid on the table by Mr. Rodney for the extinguishment of stable balances, was postponed till the 1st Monday of December, to allow time for the representation of New-Jersey in the House.
TUESDAY, Nov. 1.
The House took up the report of a select committee on the standing rules of the House, recommending the adoption of the rules of the last Congress, and concurred therein.
Mr. Jackson moved a resolution for making provision by law for the application of one twentieth part of the net proceeds of land within the State of Ohio sold or to be sold by Congress, to the laying out and making public roads in conformity to an act of the last session.—Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair—on the bill making an appropriation for carrying into effect the 7th article of the British treaty.
The bill appropriates 50,000 dollars for the payment of awards against the United States. The committee reported the bill without amendment.
The House postponed the further consideration of the bill till to-morrow.
Mr. Nicholson offered a resolution for the appointment of a committee to enquire whether any additional provisions are necessary in the act prescribing the mode in which the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of one State shall be authenticated, so as to take effect in every other State—Agreed to and a committee appointed.
Mr. Dawson laid on the table a resolution submitted to him by Mr. Early, respecting post roads, which had not been acted upon. He therefore renewed them, in substance as follows:
1. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for the establishment of post roads throughout the United States.
2. Resolved, That whatever money received from the post office shall remain, after defraying the expenses of the same, be appropriated to the fixing and improvement of the post roads.
Referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order for Monday.
The committee of claims made a report against the petition of Amy Darden.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2.
The House took up the report of the committee of the whole on the bill making an appropriation for carrying into effect the seventh article of the British treaty.
An amendment, not affecting the principles of the bill, being made at the instance of Mr. G. Griswold, and Mr. J. Randolph, the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Nicholson, reported a bill supplementary to the act prescribing the mode in which the public records in each State shall be authenticated so as to be given in evidence in every other State—from the committee appointed for said purpose.
Read twice and referred to a committee of the whole House to-morrow.
Mr. Mitchell offered the following resolution.
Resolved, That the committee of post offices and post roads be directed to enquire by what means the mail may be conveyed with greater facility and dispatch, than it is at present, between the city of Washington, and the Natchez and New-Orleans.—Agreed to without a division.
THURSDAY, Nov. 3.
Mr. Dawson laid on the table a motion for continuing for years the act of April 1799, for augmenting the salaries of certain officers.
FRIDAY, Nov. 4.
Both Houses of Congress were engaged this day on the current business, no interesting subject was discussed in either House.
In the House of Representatives a message was received by the President, accompanying a letter from Capt. Bainbridge, of the Philadelphia frigate, stating his capture of a Moroccan Corfair and the American brig Celia which had been captured by the Corsair contrary to subsisting treaties—the message was referred to a committee consisting of Dr. Eustis, Mr. J. Clay, Mr. Sands, Mr. M'Creery, and Mr. Dana.
A resolution was offered by Mr. Newton of Norfolk for a repeal of the bankrupt law, which was ordered to lie on the table.
A motion concerning the copper coinage was made by Mr. Elliot of Vermont who stated that the quantity of the copper coin of the United States may be abundant in the cities, on the seaboard and near the seat of government, but the quantity required for circulation at 450 miles distant where he lived was not one tenth of what was requisite, and that some provision was necessary on the subject under the present state of the law concerning that subject. Referred to a select committee.—The House adjourned to Monday.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Extract of a letter from a respectable character dated Natchez, Oct. 5.
“A gentleman of veracity immediately from New-Orleans assures me, that a majority of the inhabitants of that city are republican; that Mr. Jefferson is very popular, and that it would be unsafe for any man publicly to speak disrespectfully of him—my informant further adds that the French inhabitants on the coast are delighted with the change, and openly avow their pleasure at the prospect of becoming citizens of a free and just government.
The following Translation of the Order of the Court of Madrid to the Intendant of New-Orleans to deliver that Province to the French Republic, is conclusive evidence of the determination of the former, at the period it was written.
His excellency Don Pedro Cevallos, in his official letter of yesterday writes as follows: Excellent Sir,—the French government having requested that on delivering to it the colony of Louisiana, it may be put in possession of the artillery, arms, ammunition, stores, hospitals, sea craft and other effects belonging to the king which are in the colony, and that an extra copy of the royal order directed to the captain general of said province, that the delivery may be effected, shall be sent to Paris, that general Victor who is destined for that service may be the bearer of it, his majesty desirous of complying with the wish of said government without delay, has resolved on issuing through the Secretary of State's office under my charge, the royal dispatch copy of which I enclose to your excellency herewith, and in addition to it, that it is his majesty's will, that regulated by it, your excellency should give the necessary orders that a valued inventory be made of every thing existing in Louisiana belonging to your excellency's department, making the proper separation of the papers which ought to be delivered to France in consequence of the retrocession which is made to her of said province, from the others which have no relation to said business and ought to be transported to his majesty's dominions. I advise your excellency of it by his majesty's order for your government and that it may be complied with in what regards you.
Royal Dispatch:—Don Carlos by the grace of God, &c.—Having thought proper to retrocede to the French republic the colony and province of Louisiana, I order you that as soon as the present is presented to you by general Victor or other officer duly authorized by that republic to take charge of said delivery, you put him in possession of the colony of Louisiana and its dependencies, as well as of the city and island of New-Orleans with the same extent which it now has, which it had under the dominion of France when it ceded it to my royal crown and such as it ought to be, or is after the treaties successfully made between my States and those of other powers, that in future they may belong to said republic and that they be administered and governed by her officers and governors as her property without

any exception. I order you that as soon as the aforesaid troops of the French republic have taken possession of the said colony, you withdraw from it all the officers, soldiers and people in employ who garrison it, and are in my service, to send them to Spain or to other parts of my possessions in America, except those who may prefer remaining in the service of France to whom you will give no opposition for so doing. I order likewise that after the evacuation of said ports and city of New Orleans you cause to be collected all the papers and documents relative to the royal revenue and administration of the colony of Louisiana to bring them to Spain in order to settle the accounts, delivering notwithstanding to the French Governor or officer charged with taking possession, all those which may relate to the limits and demarcation of said territory, as likewise what respects the Indians and other posts, taking for the whole the necessary receipts for your discharge, and that you may give to the aforesaid Governor all the information which may be necessary to put him in a situation to govern said colony to the satisfaction of the republic—and to the end that the said cession may be made to the mutual satisfaction of both powers, you will form a duplicate inventory signed by you and the respective commissioners of the republic of all the artillery, arms, ammunition, effects, stores, hospitals, sea craft, &c. that belong to me in said colony, and you will proceed in concert with said commissioners to make an estimation or exact valuation of all the effects which may remain in the different parts of the colony, that their value may be reimbursed by the French Government on the footing of the same estimation. We hope at the same time for the advantage and tranquillity of the inhabitants of the colony, and we promise ourselves from the sincere friendship and strict alliance which unites us to the government of the republic, that it will give its orders to the Governor and other officers employed in its service in said colony and city of New Orleans, that the ecclesiastics and religious houses which officiate in the curacies and missions may continue their function; and enjoy the privileges, prerogatives and exemptions which have been granted them by the titles of their establishment, that the ordinary judges shall remain as well as the tribunals established for administering justice according to the laws and customs in use in the colony, that the inhabitants shall be maintained and preserved in quiet possession of their property, that all grants or property of any kind whatever granted by my Governors, be confirmed although it may not have been confirmed by me, hoping besides that the government of the republic will give its new subjects, the same proofs of protection and good will which they have experienced under my dominion.—Done at Barcelona, the 15th October, 1802.
I the King
DON PEDRO CEVALLOS.
I make you this communication by his majesty's order, that in consequence of a knowledge of it you may aid on your part in carrying it into execution in what regards you. God preserve you many years. Barcelona, 16th October, 1802.—SOLER. To the Intendant ad-interim of Louisiana.
NEWS OF THE BEST KIND.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston, dated Nov. 9, to his friend in Portsmouth.
"The LORD is at work marvelously in this, and the adjacent towns. Sinners are awakened, saints edified, and Christ's Church built up. Last Sabbath there were Twenty-Four added to the two churches under the care of Drs. Stilman & Baldwin, besides daily additions before, of from 12 to 20 on a Communion Sabbath. There was never such a day before in Boston. There are public or private lectures or prayer or church meetings every evening in the week.—The blessed work is not confined to this place; Malden (blessed be God) is sharing largely in it, under the instrumentality of the worthy Mr. Pottle from your quarter. There is also signs of a great work of God's power and grace in Charlestown, Reading, Woburn, &c. the attention of the people is remarkably called up, and there is a pleasing prospect of the work spreading far and wide. It reminds us of the blessed Millennium days we read of, that are to come; we should pray that this may be the commencing of them. The wicked adversary makes considerable opposition thro' his instruments (I mean those that willingly hold themselves bond-slaves to sin and satan.) They have our prayers, as I hope they will have yours, that Christ may call after them as he did after the persecuting Saul. Why persecutest thou me!! Do write me soon, and let me know how the work goes on with you and whether the opposition is as great as it was formerly."
NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1.
A motion was made and seconded that a committee be appointed to enquire into the cause and conduct of the mob assembled in Trenton in the month of February last; and also by
whose direction or approbation the State-House was occupied as a ball-room on the fourth of July, and of the riot in Trenton in said month; and whether the Magistrates of Trenton used all due diligence in suppressing said disorder; and likewise whether any and how many of the principal inhabitants of said town, as far as can be ascertained, appeared at the time to approve or countenance such conduct; and that they report to this House their opinion thereon, and what measures, if any, would be proper in order to prevent such disorders in future; and that the committee have power to send for and examine such evidences as they think necessary.
The major part of this motion relates to the federal mob assembled at Trenton in the spring to beat and abuse, and who did beat and abuse the republican printer of that place.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Nov. 24, 1803.
Yesterday the NEWPORT BANK commenced business.
The disposition of the Legislature to do justice to the three incorporated Banks cannot be doubted. Something efficacious ought to be done to prevent unauthorized institutions from infringing upon the immunities solemnly granted to them. I stand pledged to perform my part, and that pledge shall not be forgotten. The institution under the appellation of the "Merchants' Bank," shall be investigated. New York American Citizen.
The federal prints are circulating a Speech quitted by Mr. Purviance, published in the Washington Federalist from his manuscript, and delivered, it is said, in the House of Representatives. Mr. Purviance, is the only federal member from North Carolina. Like Harper (formerly a member of the same House) the famous Mexican Warrior, Mr. Purviance was once on the republican side, but he has recently apostatized.
The Speech was conceived in folly and executed with the characteristic feebleness of one who shifts and shuffles from side to side. The same ingredients dictate its dissemination in the federal papers. Mr. Purviance appears to have more of daring than ability.—His written effusion is replete with vulgarity, mingled with extraneous and unfounded remarks. It has neither lucid arrangement, solidity of argument, elegance of diction, nor pertinency of remark. Without the materials, comprehension, polish; without, indeed, any one of those qualities, (except that of apocrypha,) which so pre-eminently distinguished Burke, the feeble, yet vindictive Mr. Purviance, in attempting to imitate his style, has presented us with the broad staring caricature of a mind passionate, rude and unenlightened. Red Jacket is certainly much more polished, and however adverse the unenlightened Indian might be to his administration, he would have treated the Executive, the head of a great nation, with much more decorum and respect than did Mr. Purviance in his royal and heated harangue. Ib.
It is stated that those friends of order and regular government, the Massachusetts Essex Junto, as they are in that State emphatically called, seriously contemplate a dissolution of the Union! And it is rumored that they dispatched an embassy to General Hamilton in this city to obtain his opinion on the expediency of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut withdrawing from the General Government. It is said the General was opposed to the measure. Ib.
Our readers will perceive, in the minutes of the House of Representatives, that an amendment to the constitution directing the votes for President and Vice President to be discriminated, has passed that body by the great majority of 83 to 37. On that event we cannot refrain from felicitating every friend to the peace of the country, and to the stability of our republican institutions. If this amendment shall receive the concurrence of the Senate, and the patriotism of that body is the best pledge of its success, and the sanction of three fourths of the State legislatures, the last hope of defeating the will of the people, will be blasted, and every expectation of dividing the friends of the people frustrated. The opponents of this measure may hold forth what profession they please, may affect a sanctimonious reverence for the constitution, and may deprecate with trembling solicitude the least change of its provisions; but the people of America are too enlightened to be deluded by a party whose only remaining hope rests upon a frustration of the public will. Let the republicans of America realize the fact that unless this amendment is adopted, the federalists may gain the Vice-President, on whom, in case of the demise of the President, his duties for the remaining four years will devolve. If this effect of not adopting the amendment is felt in its full force, if all its deleterious consequences are correctly weighed, we are convinced there will not be a citizen of America, attached to the sacred cause of Liberty, whose zeal will not be actively engaged in carrying it into immediate effect. N. Int.
There was no proof entered by the marquis Yrujo, but he presented a memorial , in which he recommended to our government not to take possession of Louisiana upon the plea that France had not fulfilled the stipulations of treaty of St. Ildefonso, of October 1800, which stipulated the exchange of Louisiana on the part of Spain for a certain territory in Italy, to be given to the duke of Parma (one of the Spanish Bourbons.) This territory of the late Cisalpine and present Italian republic; and the treaty fixed the exchange to be made in six months from the date of the treaty. Before the expiration of that time, France had been enabled to dictate terms to the combined powers, had determined to extend the Cisalpine territory and formed the new Italian Republic. This rendered new
dispositions in Italy inevitable; and France, to accommodate the obligations which it had entered into with Spain, concluded about the end of February or beginning of March 1801 (only five months after the former treaty) a new treaty by the 5th and 7th articles of which the stipulations of the treaty of 1800 were taken up, and the duke of Parma placed upon a new throne, erected in Tuscany under the name of king of Etruria. The treaty also expressly stated that those alterations in the dispositions of territory were agreeable to both parties, and to be considered by both as complete an execution of the obligations of the treaty of 1800 (or, of Ildefonso) as if the original dispositions had been fulfilled. These deviations from the original treaty, of 1800, are the pretexts upon which the Spanish minister's correspondence has been grounded. As to the motives of this interference, they are not to be accounted for from their exterior features, they are of that mysterious character which so strongly marks monarchical politics. Amer.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at the City of Washington, to the Editor of the Republican Advocate.
"In a short message to Congress the President has informed that body that the Emperor of Morocco has committed an act of hostility against our flag; one of his vessels had captured an American merchantman, but she was retaken together with the Barbarian captor by one of our vessels. There is no trading to these Pirates; no law to them is sacred; they hold no faith but with the pointed cannon. The President, however, states in his message, that a force will be in the Mediterranean sufficient to check these faithless Masters, and reach them that Americans can relent as well as forgive at a jury."
"You have, perhaps, been much disturbed with a report concerning a project said to have been made by the Spanish Minister against the occupation of Louisiana by our government.—Make yourself perfectly easy upon this score; Louisiana will be peacefully given up; at least the Spanish King's order for delivery to the French has for some time been on this side of the Atlantic; Every thing is in readiness to enter upon the new territory.—Gen. Wilkinson (who has always been in favor of the purchase) will doubtless occupy it with his troops. You should not give currency to such idle rumors; they do but distract the public mind without producing any salutary effect;—they aid the cause of faction only."
"Among all the great officers here, there is no one more affable than Gideon Granger. You know I am no flatterer; and Granger is in truth, a meritorious man. This country will long have cause to bless him for his improvement of the Milk System. His mind is vigorous and he is ever active. His operations are like thought; he conceives and executes almost at the same moment. Here has been a line of express established from this place to the Natchez; established on that root moves, in consequence with more than three times its wonted velocity. There is nothing trifling in the Post-Master-General's Character; he is inflexible and decisive."
Extracts of a letter from Washington.
"On September 1st, Capt. Bainbridge took the Moorish cruiser and the brig Celia into Gibraltar. He immediately released the Celia, so as to enable her to proceed on her original voyage; put his first Lieut. with 8 men, in charge of the prize; a 22 gun frigate; took all the Moors on board the Philadelphia, and the same day proceeded in search of the 32 gun frigate, then on a cruise against the Americans. A letter from Capt. Preble dated off Cape St. Vincent, Sept. 4, states that he expected to be at Gibraltar on the 6th. He was not there on the 9th—was however expected every moment—and about the same time the Vixen brig ought also to have been at Gibraltar.—The capture of one, and the probable capture of his other frigate, &c. &c. may incline the Emperor to an immediate adjustment of our differences. It is believed by some that the Emperor wished to get clear of the present treaty, and is therefore very ready to avail himself of every pretence for a rupture. The Governor of Tangier has however denied that any authority has been given to cruise against the Americans, and has even dared to imprison our Consul, with a declaration that he should not be released until the frigate be returned. Upon the application of the other Consuls, and upon their becoming security that he would not, without the permission of the Emperor, leave his dominions, he has been released. Amer."
London papers to the 2d, and Bristol to the 3d of Oct. have been received at the Office of the Philadelphia True American. Their columns, says the Editor, are taken up with various accounts of the bombardment of Calais; of watlike preparations & movements in England; promotions of officers, sailing and arrivals of single ships of war, of little consequence.—On the 28th of Sept. the alarm signals were made, that the enemy had appeared off the coast of Kent, which threw the whole country into bustle and confusion—some running to arms, and some they did not know where, with full arm! This account arriving in Bristol made a dreadful uproar in the Town, but soon after hearing it was only an alarm every one returned to his home, except a few who in their flight out-stript the post!!!
A letter from Commodore Preble, dated at Gibraltar-Bay, Oct. 1st. states—"that there could be but little danger to us if we proceeded in the U. States, as there were two of the squadron cruising off Mogadore, Salce, and Lurasche, which would prevent the enemy's cruisers from putting to sea;—that the frigate in Lisbon had orders from the Emperor not to go out until peace is established between him and us;—and that there is no truth in the report of a Moorish frigate's having taken four American vessels."
MARRIED]—In this town, last Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Dehon, JOHN B. GILPIN, Esq. his Britannic Majesty's Consul for the State of Rhode-Island, &c. to the amiable Miss MARY E. MILLER, daughter of the late Capt. John Miller.
DIED]—In this town, Mrs. BATHSHEBA CLARKE, widow of the late Mr. Stephen Clarke, in the 92d year of her age.
At Wickford, (North-Kingstown) Master ISAAC DENNIS, son of Capt. Thomas Dennis, Merchant, of this town.
"Relentless death! untimely to destroy This early hope, and crush the rising joy! Lamented youth! how quick thy minutes flew; Weeping, how soon we took our last adieu: Yet why mourn we!—thy dying pang is o'er,— Thy shade is landed on a safer shore. Though low by death thy tender body lies, The foul, unfettered, springs to native skies: There joins th' harmonious chorus of the blest, In realms of bliss, and everlasting rest."
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, Nov. 23.
   ENTERED. From     Schooner John, Gray, Barbadoes   Do. Federal, Rathbone, Sarrian   Sloop Polly & Nancy, Brooks, Edenton   Do. Sally & Ann, Church, New-York   Do. Katy, Gibbs, Edenton   Do. Semiramis Wanton, New-York   CLEARED. For   Schooner Hannah, Eldridge, Washington   Brig Love & Unity, Jones, Turk's Island   Schooner Betty Eldridge, Washington   Do. Neptune, Gould, West-Indies   Do. Ann & Harriot, Shearman, Baltimore.  
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the Commissioners and Assignees, in the case of Josiah C. Shaw, of Little-Compton, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy hath been issued and awarded, intend to meet at the State House-Chamber in Newport, on the 26th day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of making a dividend of said Bankrupt's estate and effects—when and where those creditors who have not already proved their debts, may come in and prove the same—or be precluded from the first dividend.
WILLIAM HUNTER, Assignee.
Newport, Nov. 24, 1803.
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KNOW all men by these presents, that whereas I, William Potter, of South-Kingstown, in the county of Washington, in the State of Rhode-Island, Yeoman, in and by my several letters of Attorney heretofore made, did make, constitute and appoint Edward Potter, of said South-Kingstown, my Attorney for the purpose of selling land in the Genesee country, in the State of New-York, to the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars, and also to transact business in my name, place and stead, as by said letters of Attorney will appear. Now know ye, that I the said William Potter, for divers good causes me hereunto moving, have revoked, countermanded, annulled and made void, and by these presents do revoke, countermand, annul and make void the said letters of Attorney, and all power and authority thereby given or intended to be given to the said Edward Potter. In Witness whereof, I, the said William Potter, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, at said South-Kingstown, the 17th day of November, A. D. 1803. WILLIAM POTTER, In presence of JAMES HELME, jun. PHILIP TAYLOR.
WASHINGTON, ss. At South-Kingstown, in said County, on the 17th day of Nov. A. D. 1803. Personally came the above named William Potter, and acknowledged the above revocation to be his free and voluntary act and deed, with his hand and seal thereto affixed. Before JAMES HELME, jun. Just. Peace.
INDIGO.
TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 16, 1803.
FRUIT TREES.
FOR sale, by the subscriber, Rhode-Island Greening Apple Trees, Newton Pippin, Golden Russeting, Black Gilliflower, Radux, Spitzenberg, Honey Greening, Dartmouth Sweeting, York Sweeting, and Rare-ripe Peach Trees; together with several sorts of Plum and Pear Trees.—These Trees are young, thrifty, and beautiful, with smooth bark and fruit stems. THOMAS PECKHAM. Newport, November 16, 1803.
Rhode-Island District, ss.
BY virtue of a Warrant from the Hon. David Leonard Barnes, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Rhode-Island: Notice is hereby given, that a libel is filed in said Court, by David Howell, Esq. United States Attorney for the District aforesaid, against one bag of Sugar, and one Demi-Jon of Honey, landed from on board the Schooner Commerce, Libbeus Rogers Master (lying in the harbor of Newport) without a permit therefor; and that trial will be had on said libel, at a Special District Court, to be holden in Providence, on the fifth day of December next, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon. W. PECK, Marshal. November 12th, 1803.
FOR FREIGHT,
THE new Brig HOPE, about 160 tons burthen, lying at Joseph Lyon's Wharf:—Will be ready to take in freight by the middle of this month. For terms, apply to said JOSEPH LYON, or to WILLIAM LYON, the Master, on board. Newport, Nov. 3d. 1803.

ON MEN OF PEACEABLE AND UNPEACEABLE DISPOSITIONS.
THE man of peace is mild in his demeanor, and inoffensive in his conduct; he appears to despise no man; he is not fond of contradiction, and is always averse to contention and to blame; he never erred himself into the character of a dictator in society; he never officiously seeks to intermeddle in the affairs of others, nor pry into their secrets; and avoids every occasion of disturbing his friends...
A SHERIFF's officer has lately written a treatise on electricity. The gentleman may himself be a victim among the natural phenomena, by passing the singular property of shocking every body they touch.
WANTED, A Quantity of good Clean FLAX-SEED, For which a generous price will be given by JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Newport, Oct. 26.
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 Stationery line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents.
JOHN MARSH Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay-Screwing business.—Those persons who may wish to have Hay-Screwed, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, March 25, 1803. 129
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. cxii
John & Henry Cahoon, At their Store on Banister's Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout;  Raisins per cask;  Molasses by the hog's head;  Flour, by the barrel;  Mould and Dips Candles; by the box; Iron Caboes; 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 & Hams—Loaf Sugar;  Butter, and Hogs' 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—Midwings, per bushel or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities.— LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 31f
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, having allowed six months for the settlement of the estate of George Littlefield, late of said Newport, deceased: All persons having any demands against said estate, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber; and all those indebted to said estate, are also desired to make immediate payment to PEGGY LITTLEFIELD, Administratrix. Newport, Nov. 9, 1803. 62
To be Sold, A FARM, containing about Fifty acres, with a dwelling House, Barn, &c. all in complete order, situated on the shore, the west side of the Island.—Stock & Farming utensils will be sold with it, & possession given immediately. Any person inclining to purchase, may know the terms by applying to M. R. JOHNSTON. Portsmouth, Nov. 9th, 1803. 62
FLOUR STORE On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN's Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, A Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase for the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14, 1803. 6m
TIN WARE. Nathaniel Nason, Respectfully informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. Cash, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
Looking-Glasses. FOR Sale at the Store of NATHANIEL SWEET & Co. an assortment of Looking-Glasses, which cannot fail of pleasing those who wish to purchase—prices, from One Dollar 25 Cents to fifteen Dollars 50 Cents. Newport, June 18. 142tf
NEW HOTEL. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preferred Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, peas-nuts; best Frontigniac, Sherry, Tenerife and Port Wines; syrup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctilious attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. [6tf]
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Joshua Kinyon, late of Westerly deceased:—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 26th of September last past, for the above purpose, and that we shall attend upon said business at the dwelling house of Sylvester Garet, Esq. in said Westerly, on the first Monday of January, February, and March, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested to. THOMAS HOXIE, } Commis- THOMAS NOYES, } sioners. MARY KINYON, ISRAEL CHAPMAN, SHUBEL PALMER, AMOS CROSS, } Administrators. Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m
THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity, of Hay, ready screwed may be had on very short notice, and all favor, thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9, 1803. 132
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 Ladles, sugar Tonges, 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 best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quils, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewelry & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Punctilious attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72tf
THE subscriber being appointed Commissioners, by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, to receive and adjust the claims of the creditors against the estate of Capt. Thomas George, of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent:—Hereby give notice to all persons having any demands on said estate, to exhibit them to either of us, at our respective dwellings within six months from the 3d of October inst. being the time allowed by said Court. ELISHA LAWTON, } Commis- HENRY BULL, } sioners. All persons anywise indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JOSEPH ROGERS, } Execu- ARNOLD PECKHAM, } tors. October 20, 1803. 159-5m.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. * * * CASH given for Lead. Newp't, June 4, 1803. 140tf
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, Sixty Hds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halibut Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 flasks of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 51 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half-pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weesp Gin—5 casks White Lead, 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. [122tf]
Tin Plate Worker. GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson, opposite the Red Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, 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 gratefully acknowledged. Cash given for old Pewter & Lead
TO BE SOLD OR LET, A LARGE SCOW or flat-bottomed Boat, calculated for bringing Gravel or Stones. For further particulars, enquire of SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, Aug. 13. 150
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or Paper Ware House, WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot 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, & Stationary of all kinds. 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
HAY SCREWING. THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity, of Hay, ready screwed may be had on very short notice, and all favor, thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9, 1803. 132
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 Ladles, sugar Tonges, 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 best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quils, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewelry & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Punctilious attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72tf
NICOLAS GEFFROY, HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or repair, any kind of Jewelry, 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 epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bangers; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; castors and irons; shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-books; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver-bat; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentlemen's fowling-pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashions; Spectacles of various prices from 6f. to 30f. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & brooch PINS, inlaid with pearl. Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
Just opened, and for Sale, or Circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by J. RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, the following New Novels and Romances, viz.
STROLLING PLAYER, 3 vols.—Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols.—Vale of Conway, 4 vols.—Gruthorpe family, 3 vols.—Naville Castle, 4 vols.—Delphine, 6 vols.—Admonishment, 2 vols.—Two Friends, 3 vols.—Farmer Boy, 4 vols.—Don Raphael, 3 vols.—Baron's Daughter, 4 vols.—Splendid Misery, 3 vols.—Munkton, or fate of Eleanor, 3 vols.—Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols.—Lottery of Life, 3 vols.—Lafosse, 3 vols.—Victor, 3 vols.—Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols.—Frederic, 3 vols.—Castle of Probation, 2 vols.—Reprobate 2 vols.—Sunes in Wales, 1 vol.—Village Romance, 2 vols.—Castle of Cuthberts, 2 vols.—Maternal Instructor, 2 vols.—Miranda, 2 vols.—Pleasing Moralist, 1 vol.—Alfred Beckley, 1 vol.—Also, Lady's Magazine, for 1801.—European Magazine, for 1802.—Universal Magazine, for 1802.—Lady's Museum, for 1802.—Nautical Almanack, for 1803 & 4.—Requisite Tables.—Old South, &c. &c.—With a large collection Books & Stationary—Also, A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER and BORDERS, consisting of 1500 pieces, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
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, the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, 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. 60tf
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, ad. Newport, April 3, 1802. 70tf
TO BE LET, A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
For sale at this Office, Among others, the following BOOKS, viz. TESTAMENTS —Preceptors—Spelling-Books, Children's Books, &c. by the gross, dozen or single.—Also, Life of Washington & Franklin—Thompson's Seasons—Mental Improvement—Pleasing Library—Christian Revelation—Exercises of Piety (a valuable new work)—The Companion—Columbian Songster—Watts's Psalms & Hymns—Practical Surveyor's Assistant—Longitude Tables (very useful to Seamen)—Cicelia, 3 vols. (a celebrated work)—French Revolution, 2 vols.—Mawe's Gardiner—Letter Writer—Progress of Dullness, by the author of M'Fingal—Widow of the Village, or Adventures of Innocence—Prompter—Complete Fortune Teller—Seamen's Journal, &c.—with an Assortment of Blank Books, such as Ledgers, Record and Day Books, Alphabets, Writing & Cyphering Books of various sizes, &c. &c.