The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1801-07-08 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[No. 132.]
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 1801.
[Vol. III.]
At a Town-Council, held in and for the Town of Providence, on the 6th day of June, A. D. 1801.
WHEREAS the health and safety of the town require that the existing nuisances therein should be speedily removed or corrected;—It is therefore voted and resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into, and make report to this Council, of all nuisances that shall come to their knowledge, and which shall appear likely to prove prejudicial to the health of the town; and that the following gentlemen be and they are hereby appointed a committee for that purpose, to wit, Messrs. Philip Martin, Samuel Thurber, jun. and Rufus Waterman, for the north part of the town;—William Richmond, Jonathan W. Coy, and Paris J. Tillinghast, for the west side of the river; and Williams Thayer, John Spurr, and Jeremiah B. Howell, for the south part of the town;—and that said committee be entitled to a reasonable compensation for their services, to be paid out of the Town Treasury.
A true Copy: Witness, NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. Clk:
THE above named committee, on examination, are exceedingly gratified to find a great majority of the inhabitants so attentive to the health of the Town, as appears by the clean and decent appearance of the cellars, stores, and yards, in general.—We take the liberty to recommend a perseverance in so necessary a work, by keeping the cellars and stores as far as possible dry and clean—by removing all manure, shells and rubbish, from the gangways and back yards—by preventing the vaults of necessaries from being full, and by frequently putting into them small quantities of air-slacked lime, —and by often clearing the gutters leading from sinks, removing the filth, and sprinkling lime or dry ashes in and about them and other places disposed to become offensive.
The committee are assured that the above hints will be fully sufficient with all who have the health of the town at heart, and a proper regard to common decency and their own comfort and convenience. But we are sorry to add, that some there are who are so lost to such worthy considerations, that they seem disposed to support their nuisances after pressing and repeated remonstrances—such nuisances as remain after due notice will be reported to the Council without respect of persons.
The committee not only recommend, but enjoin as a duty, which each inhabitant of the town owes to the public and himself, to give information to some one of the committee in the district where he resides of any nuisance which may come to his knowledge.
REMOVAL.
THE new Cheap Cash Shop, kept by SMITH BARTLET, is removed from No. 12, Market-Street, to the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowers and BUCKLIN, No. 1, Cheap-Side, where he has received a fresh supply of Goods, in addition to his former assortment, which he is selling at very reduced prices, for Cash only. Those who will have the goodness to call and look for themselves, will be convinced they are lower than can be bought in the town.
N. B. He will let Shop No. 12, Market-Street.
June 24.
A Quarterly Request.
ALBE STONE, Post rider between Providence and Pomfret, requests all persons indebted to him for a Quarter's Papers to make speedy payment. Providence, June 24.
NOTICE.
Washington Insurance Office, June 30.
THE Stockholders in the Washington Insurance Company in Providence, are hereby notified, that a Dividend will be paid at the office on application.
GEO. BENSON, Sec'y.
TO be sold, at private sale, a Dwelling-House and Lot of Land, with a Barn and Wood-House thereon standing, situated in the south part of the town of Providence, and fronting on John-Street, so called, 60 feet. For terms apply to CLARKE BROWN, in East-Greenwich, or to Capt. WILLIAM S. BROWN, living on the premises.
East-Greenwich, June 24.
BLUE Nankeens, Carpets and Carpettings, India Book Mullins and Handkerchiefs, a handsome supply just received, and for sale at the Store No. 7, Cheap-Side. WILLIAM BLODGET, jun.
June 17.
NEW GOODS.
Samuel James
Has just received, by the latest arrivals from London, via New-York and Boston, A VERY handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, which he now offers for sale on the lowest terms for cash.
N. B. He has on hand a few hogsheds of Molasses, of an excellent quality for retailing.
Coffee per bag.
Best quality of French Indigo, per quantity or single pound.
William Blodget, jun.
CHEAPSIDE, No. 7.
HAS just received a consignment from the cargo of the ship Bedford, recently from Calcutta, of the following Goods, now opening for sale, by quantities to suit the purchasers, at very favourable prices, for cash, or approved notes at Bank of 3 months.
 3 bales Jalolpore Mamoody Mullins  2 do. Janah do. do.  2 do. Alibad do. do.  1 do. Mow Coffes do. do.  1 do. Sandah do. do.  4 do. Burboom Gurrahs do.  1 do. Mow Sanahs do.  3 do. Alibad Omerty do.  1 do. Jalolpore Sawn do.  2 do. Patna Baftas do.  2 do. Jugda do. do.  1 do. Table-Cloths  1 do. Blue Romal Handkerchiefs  1 do. Mock Pulicat do.  1 do. Ginghams  1 do. Checks  2 cases Bandano Handkerchiefs  4 bags Pepper  50,000 Segars 
A few pieces each Dacca, Jaconet, Book, Sarhau, and Silver wrought Mull Mullins. May 27.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON the night of the 28th ult. from an inclosure of Mr. JONATHAN PAGE, innholder in Charlestown (Massachusetts) a light red roan HORSE, about nine years old, light mane and tail, all of his feet white, a white stripe in his forehead, natural trotter, and good carraiger. Whoever will give information to Mr. PAGE, or the subscriber, living in Shrewsbury, so that he may recover his Horse again, shall receive 5 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for the Horse and Thief, (if stolen) and all necessary charges paid by NATHANIEL BRIDGHAM. Shrewsbury (Massachusetts) May 30.
Take Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of JEREMIAH BARTLETT, late of Gumberland, Yeoman, deceased, to exhibit their claims to the subscriber (who is appointed Administrator thereon) within twelve months from the 6th day of September last, otherwise they will be excluded according to law. And all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment immediately.
JEREMIAH BARTLETT.
Cumberland May 18.
SALEM, June 26. EDUCATION.
YESTERDAY afternoon an examination of Mr. Bigelow's pupils took place at the Court-House in this town. Gentlemen of the learned professions, the Selectmen, School-Committee, and parents and friends of the children, composed the audience. As far as the examination proceeded, the scholars exhibited such proofs of proficiency in the several branches of their studies, as commanded the approbation of the company, and reflected honour on the Preceptor, and Messrs. Maxcy and Dewey, his assistants. But the company becoming too numerous to give room for a convenient arrangement of the school, Mr. Bigelow was obliged to abridge the performances, and defer a more particular examination to a future day.
Mr. Bigelow, anxious to save his scholars from those pernicious habits which children are liable to contract, from idleness or low and improper amusements, in their hour of relaxation from study, has devoted much extra time to instruct them in military exercises, and for that purpose has formed them into a company by the name of The Trojan Band ,* and they yesterday appeared in arms and an uniform dress, and at the Court-House were presented with an elegant standard by the Young Ladies of the intermediate school, accompanied with an appropriate address, to which the Ensign made a suitable reply. The band was then formed in Court-street, when the standard was brought on with due honours; after which they performed a variety of exercises and manœuvres, with a propriety and exactness which excited pleasure and surprise in the spectators.
*Trojanum dicitur agmen. Virg. Æn. lib. 6. v. 602.
From the SALEM REGISTER.
A SKETCH ON SCHOOLS.
MR. CARLTON,
THERE are no spectacles more touching than those exhibited by youth.—While they gratify the eye, they interest the heart.—We find springing up in us, on these occasions, a sort of mixed tenderness and joy, which is pure and unalloyed, and may be ranked among our finest sensations. The amusements of our youth, considered as a matter of education, have certainly been very little attended to.
The public were witnesses to a very pleasing exhibition of this kind on Thursday last. The pupils of Mr. Bigelow, in a neat Nankeen uniform, with arms and military music, paraded through the principal streets to the Court-House, where, in a crowded assembly, they rehearsed their Academical exercises. These youthful Ascanii, armed with neat little guns, furnished by their Preceptor, and which they handled with surprizing skill and dexterity, marched with an order, SILENCE, and seeming sense of discipline, very unusual among our best militia.—There was a consistency in the proceeding which marked the justness of the arrangement.
The throng of spectators was great, and somewhat tumultuous—composed of the parents and relatives of this infant band. It was difficult to restrain the emotions of the heart, excited by the tenderness of such a spectacle, and aided by the spontaneous impulse of natural affection.
Such a sight could not but suggest some reflections on our systems of education.—This gentleman, it seems, has been in the practice of exercising his pupils of a certain age, after their school hours—he has organized them into bands—he has furnished them with arms—and what is of considerable importance, with
music which keeps excellent time—he has given them a right of election of their officers; he, however, retaining a veto on this simulates them, and makes it their interest to please him as well as their comrades—in fine, he has invested them with a new importance, which they find it necessary to support with judgment and intelligence.
How proper is it, that the pleasures and amusements of youth should be regulated with the same care as are their manners and their studies!—To those with whom the light of reason, or the force of experience will avail nothing, unless under the sanction of a Grecian or a Roman name, it may be observed, that the elegant Greeks were scrupulously attentive to every thing that concerned their feasts and festivals, their poetry, music and exercises.—The precepts of wisdom, disrobed of austerity, and introduced under the mask of amusement, glide insensibly into the youthful mind, gain possession of the spirit and understanding, and mingle with the affections of the heart—hence the origin of Fable.
These primitive impulses which are so strongly impressed on the minds of youth, never are forgotten nor forsake them; they may remain dormant, but will never be extinct. How important then is it that those impulses should be directed by the hand of Genius and Virtue.—Thus these young heroes, who so early begin to study silence, order, and subordination, as military amusements, already begin to feel a love of country, and while guns and drums agitate their young imaginations, they fancy themselves its defenders, and are ready to march against the enemy—in good truth such an education will one day render them well able to do it.
Here we find the first sprouts of patriotism—for love of country is a lesson of education, and not the impulse of nature. When they perceive themselves translated, as it were, from a state of individual weakness and imbecility, to a united one of force and power—When they behold themselves as they march along under their waving colours regarded with admiration and applause, and when they feel that they have acquired a new importance and a new dignity; a modest spirit of self-approbation, a pure flame of virtuous ambition lights up in their youthful bosoms, which like the fire in the flint, though it lie latent, will sparkle by collision.
By these primitive sensations, are the succeeding actions of their lives in a great measure determined.—Memory may forget the epoch of the impression, but its instinct will forever operate with promptitude and vigour.
Great and eminent as are these considerations in a Republic, there are others no less worthy of our observation. The habits or virtues of silence, of self-command, of order, of subordination and love of country, will boot us little, in bodies enervated by sloth and inaction, and in minds rendered timid and effeminate by the contagion of base company; or the influence of degrading amusements—a principal excellency of this system, therefore is, that it employs the idle and dangerous hours in such useful and wholesome exercises, as confer on the pupil at a single stroke the principles and the power of worthy actions—it gives them gracefulness and readiness of limbs, an erectness of body, a generous countenance, and a firmness and equality of step, by no means unimportant, and which is seldom so well acquired by all the tricks of the dancing-school where tottering in narrow shoes, they amble rather than walk. The subject demands a volume, but such, as I understand them, are the faint outlines of this system, and these observations are not intended as a compliment to the introducer of it, who

who is almost unknown to the writer, but as a small tribute to Genius, exerting herself in the cause of her offspring, and tearing the veil from the dark visage of pedantic prejudice.— Yours, A FRIEND.
Latest Foreign Intelligence,
By Arrivals at Boston from London.—Dates to May 22.
Official from Egypt.
"Camp before Alexandria, March 29."
"SIR, I HAVE the honour to inclose the articles of capitulation of the fort of Aboukir, together with a return of the prisoners surrendered, and of the ordnance and stores found in the fort.
I have the honour to be, &c. RA. ABERCROMBIE.
[Here follow five articles of capitulation in the French language, by which the garrison are allowed the honours of war, to be conducted on board the British fleet: There were 12 cannon in this fort, and 150 prisoners.]
"Camp 4 miles from Alexandria, April 5."
"SIR, I HAVE the honour to acquaint you, that on the 18th of March, an affair took place between the patrole of our cavalry and one of the enemy, in the neighbourhood of Alexandria: I have to regret that Col. Archdall, of the 12th Light Dragoons, received a wound in the arm, which has since been amputated, and that we have lost some valuable officers and men. Inclosed herewith I have the honour to transmit to you a list of the killed, wounded, and taken prisoners, on that day.
I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) J. H. HUTCHINSON.
[Here follows a return of killed, wounded, &c. 1 quarter-master; 7 rank and file, 23 horses, killed; 2 officers, 1 sergeant, 6 rank and file, 12 horses, wounded; 3 officers, 1 quarter-master, 12 rank and file, and 7 horses, missing.]
"Head-Quarters, Camp, 4 miles from Alexandria, April 5."
"SIR, I HAVE the honour to inform you, that after the affair of the 18th of March, the army took a position about four miles from Alexandria, having a sandy plain in their front, the sea on their right, and the canal of Alexandria (at present dry) and the lake of Aboukir on their left. In this position we remained without any material occurrence taking place until the 21st of March, when the enemy attacked us with nearly the whole of their force, amounting probably to eleven or twelve thousand men. Of fourteen demi-brigades of infantry which the French have in this country, twelve appear to have been engaged, and all their cavalry, with the exception of one regiment.
The enemy made the following disposition of their army:
Gen. Lanusse was on their left with four demi-brigades of infantry, and a considerable body of cavalry, commanded by Gen. Roize; Generals Friant and Rampon were in the centre with five demi-brigades; Gen. Regnier on the right, with two demi-brigades and two regiments of cavalry; Gen. D'Estain commanded the advanced guard, consisting of one demi-brigade, some light troops, and a detachment of cavalry.
The action commenced about an hour before daylight, by a false attack on our left, which was under Maj. Gen. Craddock's command, where they were soon repulsed. The most vigorous efforts of the enemy were, however, directed against our right, which they had used every possible exertion to turn. The attack on that point was begun with great impetuosity by the French infantry, sustained by a strong body of cavalry, who charged in column. They were received by our troops with equal ardour, and the utmost steadiness and discipline. The contest was unusually obstinate; the enemy were twice repulsed, and their cavalry were repeatedly mixed with our infantry. They at length retired, leaving a prodigious number of dead and wounded on the field.
While this was passing on the right, they attempted to penetrate our centre with a column of infantry, who were also repulsed, and obliged to retreat with loss. The French during the whole of the action refused their right. They pushed forward, however, a corps of light troops, supported by a body of infantry and cavalry, to keep our left in check, which certainly was, at that time, the weakest part of our line.
We have taken about two hundred prisoners (not wounded) but it was impossible to pursue our victory, on account of our inferiority in cavalry, and because the French had lined the opposite hills with cannon, under which they retired. We also have suffered considerably; few more severe actions have ever been fought, considering the numbers engaged on both sides. We have sustained an irreparable loss in the person of our never-failing friend to be lamented Commander in Chief, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, who was mortally wounded in the action, and died on the 28th of March. I believe he was wounded early, but concealed his situation from those about him, and continued in the field, giving his orders with that coolness and perspicuity which had ever marked his character, until after the action was over, when he fainted through weakness and loss of blood. Were
it permitted for a soldier to regret any one who has fallen in the service of his country, I might be excused in lamenting him more than any other person; but it is some consolation to those who tenderly loved him, that as his life was honourable, so was his death glorious. His memory will be recorded in the annals of his country, will be sacred to every British soldier, and embalmed in the recollection of a grateful posterity.
"It is impossible for me to do justice to the zeal of the officers and to the gallantry of the soldiers of this army. The reserve, against whom the principal attack of the enemy was directed, conducted themselves with unexampled spirit. They resisted the impetuosity of the French infantry, and repulsed several charges of the cavalry. Maj. Gen. Moore was wounded at their head, though not dangerously. I regret, however, the temporary absence from the army of this highly meritorious officer, whose counsel and co-operation would be so highly necessary to me at this moment. Brig. Gen. Oaks was wounded nearly at the same time, and the army has been deprived of the service of an excellent officer.—The 28th and 42d regiments acted in the most distinguished and brilliant manner. Col. Paget, an officer of great promise, was wounded at the head of the former regiment; he has since, though not quite recovered, returned to his duty.
"Brigadier-General Stuart and the foreign brigade supported the reserve with much promptness and spirit; indeed it is but justice to the corps to say, that they have, on all occasions, endeavoured to emulate the zeal and spirit exhibited by the British troops, and perfectly succeeded. Maj. Gen. Ludlow deserves much approbation for his conduct, when the centre of the army was attacked; under his guidance the guards conducted themselves in the most cool, intrepid and soldier-like manner; they received very effectual support by a movement of the right of Gen. Coote's brigade. Brig. Gen. Hope was wounded in the hand; the army has been deprived of the services of a most active, zealous and judicious officer.
"The loss of the enemy has been great; it is calculated at upwards of three thousand killed, wounded and taken prisoners. Gen. Roize, who commanded the cavalry, which suffered considerably, was killed in the field. Generals Lanusse and Bodet are since dead of their wounds. I have been informed, that several other general officers, whose names I do not know, have been either killed or wounded. I cannot conclude this letter without solemnly assuring you, that in the arduous contest in which we are at present engaged, his Majesty's troops in Egypt have faithfully discharged their duty to their country, and nobly upheld the fame of the British name and nation. I have the honour to be, &c."
(Signed) J. H. HUTCHINSON.
[Here follows a list of killed, wounded, &c. the total of which was 30 officers, 9 sergeants, 224 rank and file, killed; 60 officers, 48 sergeants, 3 drummers, 1082 rank and file, wounded; 3 officers, 1 sergeant, 28 rank and file, missing. The names of the officers killed—Gen. Abercrombie, Col. Dutton, Lt. Col. Ogilvie, Maj. Bisset, Captains St. Pierre and Gibson, Lieutenants Collin Campbell, Robert Anderson, Stewart, Jocelyn, Dunwidge, Dejean, and Ensign Campbell. Of the officers wounded were Major-Gen. Moore, Brigadiers Gen. Hope, Oaks and Lawson.]
N. B. One stand of colours and two field pieces were taken.
Admiralty Office, May 15, 1801.
Lieutenant Corbett arrived this morning from Egypt, bringing dispatches from Lord Keith to the Secretary of the Admiralty, dated
"Foudroyant, Aboukir Bay, April 1, 1801."
"SIR, I have very great concern in acquainting you, that in a desperate attack made upon our lines by the French army on the morning of the 21st ult. my gallant and respectable colleague, Gen. Sir Ralph Abercrombie, unfortunately received a wound, of which he died on board this ship on the 28th. It is unnecessary to say how much this calamity has been regretted by the army and by the fleet. Their Lordships will observe, that the enemy were repulsed with very great loss. I enclose, for their information, a copy of Sir Sidney Smith's report of that sustained by the detachment of seamen serving under his orders; and have the pleasure of adding, that his own wound has not been so material as to deprive me of his services.—The marines were not engaged, having been, previously to the action, appointed to the duty of Aboukir Castle, and its vicinity.
I have the honour to be, &c. KEITH.
"P. S. The Captain Pacha arrived on the 26th ult. with three sail of the line, and a body of troops; and on the following day a Turkish Vice-Admiral joined."
[Here follows a return of the seamen killed and wounded, amounting to 25 only.]
"Swiftsure, off Alexandria, April 7, 1801." We have, in our endeavours to keep off the shore, been obliged to carry sail to such a degree as nearly to tear our ship to pieces; and we received further proof of the impossibility of forming an effectual blockade of any port, even in this fine country. On the night of our return from the offing we spoke the Pearl frigate, bringing us advice of the sailing of a French squadron of seven sail of the line, a frigate, two sloops, and two store-ships, for this place, having 7000 troops and three Generals on board. Lord Keith has been busied in preparing the Stately for the line, and our force now consists of the Foudroyant, of 84 guns; Tigre, 80; Ajax, North-
umberland, Swiftsure, Kent, and Minotaur, of 74; Stately, of 64; with several small vessels.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 12.
In the attack which Gen. Menou made on the English, 21st of March, after a council of war was held at Alexandria, the greater part of the corps which he brought up from Cairo, consisted of Copts, Greeks, and African recruits.
Another and a decisive battle is expected in Egypt, when Gen. Regnier shall come up, who is on his march with a fresh corps of 12,000 French and African troops. Murad Bey likewise has promised the French assistance.
LONDON, May 16.
The account of the operations of the army, contained in the London Gazette Extraordinary, would no doubt alone be considered as highly satisfactory; but we are enabled by private letters to add many facts which must have a considerable effect on the success of our expedition. After the action of the 21st of March, several deserters, among whom were forty cavalry, came in from the French army; they stated that the republicans were completely dispirited at their defeat; that besides Generals Lanusse (on whose talents the Moniteur has so much calculated) Roize and Bodet, two other Generals were killed, and three wounded. Among the latter was General Regnier, an officer beloved and esteemed by the whole army. The entire regiment of grenadiers which bore the name of the First Consul, is stated to have been destroyed, and the invincible standard of Bonaparte is brought home in the Flora , an evidence of our triumph.—The Captain Pacha has joined Lord Keith's fleet with six ships and 5000 men, and more were shortly expected. The Grand Vizier's army had been reinforced with an equal number of men, from Ghezer Pacha's troops, and was moving forward to Cairo. Nor was the strength of their enemies all that the French had to contend with; their allies were deserting them in the hour of difficulty. Murad Bey had already sent to Upper Egypt to obtain forgiveness for having acted in conjunction with the Republicans.
The situation of our own army is represented as favourable as could be wished. Their position before Alexandria was so strong, that there was no fear entertained of their being attacked. The army was healthy, and in high spirits, and supplied from the country with every article of which it stood in need. This circumstance alone proves the wisdom of Gen. Hutchinson's conduct in cultivating his advantage, and improving his situation, instead of exposing his army to any further loss, by an immediate attack on the strongly fortified position into which the defeated army of the enemy had retired. His object was to possess himself of Rhamania, and to cut off the communication with Alexandria, which he had no doubt of effecting. The deserters stated that the French lost above 3000 men in the battle of the 21st, and this agrees with Gen. Hutchinson's dispatch.
The immediate consequence of our victory appears to have been, that Gen. Hutchinson was enabled to detach Colonel Spencer against Rosetta, and another corps of 4000 men against Rhamania. The former would open the communication with the Vizier's army. The possession of Rhamania would leave the French without communication or supplies except on the side of the desert, where the Arabs were in determined hostility against them.
It appears, after deducting every possible loss, that our army must still consist of nearly 13,000 men, exclusive of seamen and the Turkish reinforcements; while that of the enemy, from the numbers brought into action on the 21st, could not after the battle exceed from 8000 to 9000 men.
The combination of all these facts proves our decided superiority. Such has been the result of this battle, which strengthens the establishment of our troops in Egypt, and makes the ultimate conquest of that country almost certain, though it may have been delayed for a shorter or longer period of time. Every day must add to the advantage of our situation, and must deteriorate that of our enemy.
The Park and Tower guns were yesterday evening fired in consequence of the dispatches received from Egypt.
The remains of Sir Ralph Abercrombie were brought home in the Flora frigate. It will doubtless be gratifying to his friends, that his ashes should be deposited under the monument which is likely to be raised to his memory.
The ball which struck Sir Ralph Abercrombie entered his thigh, and rose upwards, so that it was impossible to extract it.
The attack in Egypt on the 21st of March was commenced by the " Invincible Legion ," a regiment of 1300 picked grenadiers, to whom the Directory presented a standard called the Invincible Standard , who made the attack in a state of intoxication; the flints having been taken out of their guns, that they might rely only on the bayonet. It commenced upon the 42d regiment of Highland Foot, which was mistaken for Turkish. They penetrated the lines, and being nobly opposed, fought equal to any but British troops, and refusing to surrender, were every man killed, and buried within the English lines; not one survived to tell the dreadful tale.
May 19.
Yesterday, in the House of Commons, Mr. Addington, after a very eloquent eulogium on the bravery and discipline of the army in
Egypt, moved that an humble address be presented to his Majesty, praying that he would be graciously pleased to give directions for a monument being erected in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul's, London, to the memory of the ever-lamented Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercrombie. Knight of the most honourable Order of the Bath, who, having by his consummate skill and bravery effected a landing on the coast of Egypt, in the face of a powerful and well prepared enemy, did, on the 21st of March, 1801, resist an obstinate and desperate attack made upon his lines by a chosen and veteran army, when he received a mortal wound, but did not withdraw from the field of battle until the forces under his command had gained a glorious and immortal victory: and to assure his Majesty that this House will make good the expence incurred in erecting the fame.
Which was agreed to nem. con.
The thanks of the House were afterwards voted to Admiral Lord Keith, Sir Richard Bickerton, and the officers and seamen of the fleet stationed off the coast of Egypt.
HOUSE OF LORDS, May 20.
Lord Hobart presented a message from the King, stating, that he had granted the dignity of a Baronet to Lady Abercrombie, which was to descend to the male heirs of Sir Ralph, with a pension of 2000l. a year, and desiring their Lordships to enable him to secure the latter part of the grant.
May 21.
The guards who have been drafted for Egypt march this morning for Portsmouth, where they are to embark with the 24th and 26th regiments, and sail immediately, under convoy of the Leda and Active frigates. The two battalions of the 20th regiment, stationed at Minorca, six regiments of cavalry, including the York Hussars, and a corps of artillery, are also under orders for the same destination.
Six regiments of cavalry, five of infantry, and a corps of artillery, comprise the reinforcements now under orders for Egypt. The transports will be convoyed by a squadron of three ships of the line, with frigates, under the command of Rear-Admiral Pole, and as many troops will be put on board the men of war as they can conveniently take. A large quantity of military stores, &c. is also preparing for Egypt.
The Citoyen Francois , of the 13th inst., has inserted a letter, dated Havre, the 6th, which states, that "letters from Toulon announce, that the squadron commanded by Admiral Gantheaume failed on the 5th Floreal, (April 25) with 4000 troops for Egypt."
We understand that Ministers, when they first heard of Sir Ralph Abercrombie's wound, appointed Gen. Floyd to succeed him, fearing that Gen. Hutchinson was too young to be entrusted with the command; but they are now so much satisfied with his conduct, and the ability displayed in his dispatches, that they have recalled Gen. Floyd, and confirmed Gen. Hutchinson. The latter is known to be a very good officer, and he is much beloved by the army.
LONDON, May 8.
The return of Admiral Parker to Copenhagen, and the suspension of all hostilities in the Baltic, leave us nothing interesting to look for from that side. The Danes, according to private letters, were to leave Hamburg on the 9th inst. and it was expected that the Prussians would evacuate Bremen with equal dispatch.
Sir Hyde Parker has been recalled as commander in chief of the Baltic fleet, and the command conferred on Lord Nelson.
BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS, May 14.
Lord Hawkesbury gave notice, in the committee on Monday, he should propose to grant to his Majesty a sum not exceeding 300,000l. to enable his Majesty to make such advances to the Queen of Portugal as the exigencies of her affairs might require.
Bonaparte's Invincible Standard was yesterday brought to Lord Hobart's office, in Whitehall (his Lordship being Secretary of State for India affairs) it was brought by Mr. Baldwin, the British consul at Egypt. It is very much worn; the Consular Insignia of the Republic are emblazoned on it.
PARIS, May 13.
An American frigate entered the road of Havre on the evening of the 10th Floreal: It had on board the new Ambassador of the United States, charged to carry to Paris the ratification of the treaty of peace concluded with the French Republic.
LONDON, May 22.
The dispatches received yesterday from Lord Elgin state, that in consequence of Lord Keith's having informed the Grand Vizier of the victory gained by the English, his Excellency began his march towards Cairo on the 29th of March, with fifteen thousand men.
General Abercrombie, in the action which proved fatal to him in Egypt, having sent off all his aid-de-camps on different services, he, in the midst of a very severe fire, was charged by a French light-horseman, and dismounted;—yet he had the presence of mind to disarm the fellow. Sir Ralph then walking off, met Sir Sidney Smith, who gave the brave Gen. his charger, he at the same time presenting Sir Sidney with the Frenchman's sword. During the time he had been on shore, he never slept undressed, and for a week lay upon the sand, without any other canopy than the heavens.

Further on Egyptian Affairs.
LONDON, May 20.
The following is an extract of an official letter, dated
"Camp before Alexandria, April 7."
"Sir Sidney Smith commands the expedition against Rosetta; he has with him the flank companies of the 40th, the Queen's regiment, and I believe all the Turks that have been landed, with his brigade of sailors. In the event of his succeeding at Rosetta, this column is to proceed up the Nile to Cairo, for which point the Grand Vizier is likewise in motion."
"We have certain advice that a strong column of his army has entered Egypt, and advanced beyond Birdeuader, and were expected at Salehieh about the 26th ult. The French had a strong corps there, but the garrison has, we understand, been reduced to a few native companies. The natives are everywhere revolting, and at Catech, Bistab, Habras, and other places, have joined the Imperial standards in crowds."
"We hear that five or 6000 seapoyes have arrived in the Red Sea, but nothing is known of their debarkation. The nature of the intermediate country is however such, that we cannot receive any accounts except by the way of Cairo, and Menou is doubtless on the alert to intercept all communication."
"A supply of horses has been received from Smyrna, and nearly the entire of our cavalry are at present mounted. Our horses hitherto have not exceeded three hundred, and these for the greater part not yet broke in."
"The Standard of Buonaparte's own Invincible Brigade, brought home in the Flora, is so much shattered and defaced by service that the inscription, recording its various victories, can with difficulty be traced.—Le Passage de la Piave, Le Passage du Tagliamento, Le Passage du Lisonzo, and La Prise de Gratz, are tolerably distinct, but scarcely any vestige remains of the affair of Pont di Lodi.—The laurels so dearly earned and so long worn by this famous brigade, now add to the trophies of the British troops, by whom it has been completely annihilated."
"We understand from good information, that Admiral Gantheaume's Squadron a third time failed from Toulon for Egypt on the 27th ult.—We hope this is actually the case, for, reinforced as Lord Keith has been by the Squadron of John Borlase Warren, there can be little doubt but that the French armament must be intercepted on its passage. The British fleet off Alexandria, including Sir John B. Warren's detachment, consists of fifteen ships of the line. If Gantheaume should escape the vigilance of such a fleet, we can only say, that he will have more than ordinary good fortune."
May 22.
"The detachment of the Guards, who volunteered their services in Egypt, left town yesterday morning for Portsmouth, where the transports and men of war destined to convey them, and the other troops under orders for Egypt, are in readiness to receive them. The detachment consists of drafts from the Coldstream and 3d. Regiments."
"It is reported in the private letters, that after the battle of the 21st, a flag of truce was sent into Alexandria, with offers of a capitulation, but it was sent back with a positive refusal. On a subsequent day, previous to the departure of the Flora, the offers were repeated, but no answer whatever was returned."
"Sir Hyde Parker proposes to call for an enquiry into his conduct."
FRENCH GENERAL ORDER.
[Issued previous to the battle of the 21st of March, near Alexandria.]
"The army is to attack the English tomorrow the 21st.—All the troops will therefore be at three o'clock in the morning precisely in order of battle, without beat of drum, and without making any kind of noise, two hundred paces before the present camp, which is without the gate of Rozetta."
"The general attack is to begin precisely an hour and an half before day-break, that is to say, at half past four in the morning."
"The army is to be ranged in the following order:—The division of Regnier, composed of the 13th and 85th demi-brigades, shall support its right towards the bridge which is on the canal of Alexandria, before the present Camp."
"To the left of the division of Regnier, the division of Freant, composed of the 25th, 61st, and the 75th demi-brigades, is to take its station."
"To the left of the division of Freant, and consequently in the centre, is to be the column commanded by General D'Estaing, composed of the 21st demi-brigade, and two companies of Grenadiers of the 25th, and the Greek Grenadiers. This column is intended to form the advanced guard."
"To the left of the column of D'Estaing is to be the division of Rampon, composed of the 3rd demi-brigade, and of three companies of Carbineers, of the 2d light brigade. It will form the centre of the army conjointly with the column of D'Estaing."
"To the left of the division of Rampon is to be the division Lanusse, composed of the 4th, 18th, 69th, and 88th demi-brigades. It is to support its left by the sea."
"It follows from this arrangement, that the division of Regnier and Freant will form the right wing; the divisions of D'Estaing and Rampon, the centre; and the division of Lanusse, the left."
"A light corps will advance on the left of the enemy, in order to make a false attack, which is to begin at the same moment as the
real one. This corps will be composed of the regiment of dromedaries and of the 30th cavalry."
"Three hundred cavalry are to march against the right of the army, on the other side of the canal, in order to annoy their left, by constantly pushing forward riflemen. This manoeuvre is to begin at the same time as the false attack made by the dromedaries. They are to obey the orders of General Regnier."
"The rest of the cavalry of the army are to keep behind the centre."
"The artillery in reserve are to be placed behind the cavalry, and behind them are to be the Infantry Guides."
"The main attack is to be begun by the left wing of the army, under the command of General Lanusse; and by the centre, commanded by Generals Rampon and D'Estaing.—They are to march against the redoubts in front of their position, and to take them with the bayonet. At the same time the right wing of the army, commanded by Gen. Regnier, is to refuse a little until the engagement shall have been warmly begun by the left. The centre is to second the left wing, and the right wing is then to advance briskly forward, and to attack and put to the route all that falls in their way. When the positions of the right and of the centre of the enemy shall have been carried, and all their first line routed, the French army must form again with rapidity, in order to march against the second line of the enemy. The riflemen only are exempted from this measure."
"This movement against the second line of the enemy is to be begun by the left wing, which is to refuse a little, its right endeavouring to out-flank the enemy. The centre is to follow this movement, and the right wing is to keep in check all the left of the enemy. The object of this movement is to endeavour to drive back the English to the lake of Maadie. Gen. Roize, who commands the cavalry, will have an eye to all the movements of the enemy, and will take advantage of every favourable circumstance, as well as of ground, in order to advance and destroy all that may have been shaken by the infantry."
"General [name not legible] will pay the same attention to the advantageous employment of his artillery. It is necessary that he should have an eye to the gun boats which are on the flanks of the positions: It will, perhaps, be necessary to silence them with twelve pounders."
"The Generals who command the divisions will employ their artillery of whatever kind, in the manner which may appear to them most proper."
"The case must be the same with respect to the General commanding the cavalry. The Generals of division must also form their front of the column of attack as well as their second line, if they judge it necessary, in the manner which they shall deem most advantageous."
"The Commander in Chief will be in motion every where, to issue the fresh orders which circumstances may render necessary."
(Signed)
MENOU."
LONDON, May 20.
In the capture of the Danish islands in the West-Indies our commanders paid the most sacred regard to the rights of neutrals, particularly to the citizens of the United States of America. In the capitulation of all the islands it was provided, that "the subjects of the United States of America should enjoy the fullest security for their persons and property, as well as the free exercise of their religion." In the correspondence with the Governor of St. Bartholomew, was the subsequent letter:
"His Majesty's ship Leviathan, March 20, 1801."
"Sir, "His Majesty's friendly disposition towards the interests of the United States of America, and their inhabitants, corresponding so perfectly with their own—We, in order the more certainly to prevent any cause of misunderstanding on the present occasion, have taken this opportunity to express our just expectation, that the subjects of America, at present residing in the island of St. Bartholomew, will not lend themselves to any collusive transactions, with a view of preventing such property from coming into possession of the forces under our command, as of right ought to be forfeited to the crown of Great-Britain. As whatever reluctance we might feel in adopting a measure so extremely disagreeable to us, it nevertheless would be our duty, not only to resist, in every instance, such unbecoming proceedings, but be the means of obliging us to act against whoever might be concerned in a transaction of so improper a nature, in a manner which we would ever wish to avoid. At the time of making this communication, we hope not to be understood as conceiving any thing of the nature now alluded to, at all likely to occur. We feel satisfied of the contrary, and have noticed it merely as a measure of precaution to those who might otherwise have been unwarily led into a step, without being aware of the consequences attending. We have the honour to be, &c."
(Signed)
"THOS. TRIGGE, Lieutenant-General, "J. T. DUCKWORTH, Rear-Admiral."
Domestic Intelligence.
WASHINGTON (Georgia) June 23.
Some men from Carolina passed through Washington this week, on their return home, having set out from Tom Bigby, but Col. Hawkins informed them it would be dangerous to proceed; that a great part of the In-
dians had joined Bowles, and had threatened to tear down his (Hawkins') house; that he expected an attack every day.
SALEM, June 26.
Captain Dagget, arrived at Boston from Philadelphia, informs, that he spoke in the Bay the British sloop of war Pallas, and the armed brig Busy, from Halifax. These vessels are probably waiting for the French corvette Berceau, now in Boston.
Captain Nicholson, of the Navy, is appointed Superintendent of Naval Affairs for the ports of Boston and Charleston.
BOSTON, July 4.
ON THE FOREIGN NEWS.
The war-events in Egypt arrest universal attention. The success of the English therein must be pronounced to have been brilliant, when we take into consideration the discipline, experience and valour of the troops they combated.—In the affair of the 21st of March, it appears, both sides have claimed the victory; but when it is considered that the French were the assailants; that they were aided by the night and supported by a strong body of cavalry; and that the British army remained encamped in advance, and on the field of battle unassailed fifteen days after the action, any man the least acquainted with military events will readily admit that the French could not have been the victors. On the other hand, though it is evident the English have gained advantages, it is nevertheless problematical whether those successes will terminate in a quiet possession of Egypt.—The inactivity of the British during the above fifteen days, and the season too when the Rhamsin, or destructive southerly winds, were about setting in, shews either that their loss has been very severe, or that the positions round Alexandria were impregnable by the army left. It however is to be observed, that this apparent inactivity may be attributable to the time necessary for the new Commander in Chief to prepare and digest his arrangements; and to the attention paid to fitting out the expeditions under Sir Sidney Smith and Colonel Spencer against Rosetta and Rahamana: For on the success of these expeditions very much appeared to depend. If they should fail, and disease should make ravages in the British camp, the evacuation of Egypt must be the immediate consequence, unless they are speedily and strongly reinforced. These reinforcements were much spoken of.—They were expected from Europe and Asia.—A body of troops, we believe, sailed from England for Egypt in March last; and another of 3000 we expect left England the beginning of last month. Of the forces from India, by the Red-Sea, we have no accounts on which we can rely.—Some reports state their having arrived at Suez, and that the reason the English at Aboukir were ignorant of it, was the interception of the intelligence by the French at Cairo: Others say, that they have never left India. The co-operation of the Turks does not appear so certain.—It is officially stated, that the Grand Vizier was in motion at Gaza [March 18th] to co-operate with Sir Sidney and Colonel Spencer, on the Nile; and Lord Keith mentions the arrival of the Captain Pacha, with a body of troops, which have joined Sir Sidney's brigade.
The French partizans speak of the death of the British Commander in Chief as remarkable, and as a fatal event to the expedition. During the present war, the death of Commanders in Chief have not been uncommon. The French have lost several—Dugomier, Joubert, and others might be named, besides Macdonald, and others severely wounded. General Moore, who was wounded, and we believe is since dead, has also been called, to augment the French triumphs, as second in Command. We know Generals Hutchinson, Coote and Ludlow, are his senior officers.
Even the French will applaud the modesty and elegance of Gen. Hutchinson's letter; but our French apologists see in its moderation proofs of the inaccuracy of the British accounts of the battle.—The truth is, that one event, which Berthier would have made the subject matter of a brilliant paragraph—we mean the capture of the standard of the 32d demi-brigade, which Buonaparte has frequently styled his "Invincible"—is narrated by the British General in this laconic: "a One stand of colours taken."—These colours are now flying in St. Paul's; and that the corps they belonged to has been cut up, is supported by the evidence of General Moore's letter, and the circumstance of the colours being taken.
We yesterday received Hamburg papers to the 16th of April. They state that Lord Nelson's fleet was still lying at anchor near Copenhagen, having been joined by Admiral Totty's Squadron. They indicate that the differences between Great-Britain and the Northern Powers would be amicably adjusted—and that the Danish Ambassador had been directed to remain at London. The Correspondent, of the 16th of May, says, "Yesterday arrived here twenty-two English, French, Dutch and American vessels."
The French continue in force in Italy.—They have lately embarked a body of troops at Ancona, and have taken possession of Otranto, at the very heel of the boot of Italy. The French army destined against Portugal was at Burgos, the capital of Old Castile, in Spain, the 29th of April; not more than 200 miles from the frontier of Portugal.
The peace between France and Germany appears completely settled; and the French army of the Rhine was dissolved the 21st of May.
Though the flags of truce between Great-Britain and France are less frequent, they are not discontinued. [Centinel.]
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
Saturday last the anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this town with that hearty federalism for which the citizens have always been distinguished. The dawn was hailed with a federal discharge from the train of Artillery; at eleven o'clock the military assembled at the bridge; at half past eleven the procession moved in the order and manner prescribed, and about noon entered the Baptist Meeting-House. Political Deception was the theme of Mr. Burgess, the Orator. The toad-eaters of the Grand Republique, the dependants of a military despotism, came also among the audience to celebrate national Independence: But they either retreated before the lightning of truth, or felt an immovable sullenness, the burning of the well-aimed shaft. After the Oration, the procession moved again and terminated at the bridge, where the Artillery fired a salute, and the whole retired to enjoy, with the feast of reason, the flow of soul. It was with pleasure we saw the symptoms of returning harmony between the Cadets and Artillery. Till we know to whose moderation this pleasing circumstance is to be ascribed, the Commanders must share the honour between them. The day concluded with another salute, and with federal harmony and moderation.
A number of Gentlemen, assembled at Mr. Aldrich's hotel, drank the following excellent and patriotic Toasts:
 1. Our Country.  2. The memory of the mighty dead—Who does not mourn for WASHINGTON?  3. The President of the United States—May his conduct correspond with his words.  4. The Congress of the United States—May they remember what is due to their own characters and the interest of their constituents.  5. The State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations—May the spirit of innovation never be confounded with the spirit of reform.  6. The Militia of the United States—May they be ever renowned for discipline and subordination, as well as for bravery and patriotism.  7. The Day, and the genuine principles of '76—Liberty without licentiousness, and obedience without servility.  8. Our Revolutionary Army, and the Society of Cincinnati.  9. The Navy of the United States—Alas!  10. Honest men of all parties—They cannot long disagree.  11. The Judiciary of the United States—The surest defence against legislative despotism, and executive resentment.  12. The venerable institutions of our forefathers, and the means of general education.  13. The town of Providence, and the memory of its founder—The first experimental advocate of universal toleration.  14. Mr. Adams and Mr. Jay—May envy and malice leave them undisturbed in the evening of their useful and honourable lives.  15. The American Fair—May they encourage, with their smiles, virtue and genuine patriotism.  16. Universal Peace. 
The Society of the Cincinnati in this State met and celebrated the day at Newport, and unanimously re-elected, for the year ensuing, Col. JEREMIAH OLNEY, President; Col. ARCHIBALD CRARY, V. President; Col. ROBERT ROGERS, Secretary, and Col. EPHRAIM BOWEN, Treasurer.—The Society also admitted, by an unanimous vote, the following gentlemen as honorary members, viz. John Innes Clark, Benjamin Bourn, Francis Malbone, Ray Greene, Christopher Grant Champlin, and Thomas P. Ives, Esquires.
Arrived at New-Bedford, on the 4th inst. the ship Barclay, from Canton. On the 10th of June, in lat. 10 N. parted company with the ship John Jay, Captain B. Dexter, of this port, all well.
Married,
On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Gano, Mr. Charles F. Herreshoff, merchant, to Miss Sally Brown, second daughter of the Hon. John Brown.
Died,
In this town, Mrs. Mary Howell, consort of David Howell, Esq. Her funeral will be attended this afternoon, at 4 o'clock, where the friends and relatives of the deceased are requested to attend without further invitation.
In this town, on Thursday morning last, suddenly, Mr. Thomas Toot, aged about 39 years.
FOR SALE, BY
Wanton Steere,
At the Long Wharf,
EIGHTY hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES, on reasonable terms;
Likewise—For sale, freight, or charter, the CHARLOTTE, burthen 102 tons. July 8.
HEREBY CERTIFY, That I have lost two Certificates of Funded Stock, and that I am about applying to the proper Office to have the same renewed, viz. a Certificate No. 1213, for 330 dollars 35 cents, bearing an interest of six per cent. per annum; 1 do. No. 1102, for 98 dollars 97 cents, bearing an interest of three per cent. per annum, and both of them issued from the Loan-Office in this State, and in my name. WILLIAM CROOK.
Newport, July 1.

Selected Poetry.
STANZAS Addressed to a Son at School.
G O, much loved boy, a Mother's care relax, But Oh! forget not that thou still art mine! Be Mem'ry oft the humble hearth restore, Round which we sat, unvers'd in classic lore; Where charming Shakespeare on thy spirit hung, When Arthur died again upon thy tongue; While from thy eye oft fell the pearly show'r, As fancy trac'd the infants to the Tower. Like some fair flow'r's born in a sunless shade, Whose branches are by light'nings leafless made, Long hast thou panted in the dusky gloom, Thy powers increasing, claiming ampler room, While light'ning mildews on thy Spirit lay, And Coriolus, feebly nourish'd, died away. Thee still are past, the Grecian track be thine, Exacting glory, gratitude be mine. However the customs of the many chain Mankind in gross to fashionable pain. Give twenty foul full scope to think, to scan, To weigh by virtue's rule each rule of man; Nor yield thy judgment to the flippant tongue, On which the glistening drops of wit are hung; Wit shrinks like vapour from bright Wis- dom's ray, Whose floods of glory hail the God of Day.
NEW-YORK, June 27.
A correspondent informs (says the Hun- gingdon Gazette of June 17th) of the follow- ing horrid matter, committed on the body of Mr. John Clark, at the foot of Chesnut Ridge, viz.
Mr. John Clark, of Northumberland county, was removing his family to Pres- quille, and passed Allegheny mountain by the route of Beula, to the foot of Chesnut Ridge; being there on Saturday evening the 20th ult. he put his family in a wattle cabin, to remain there till Monday morning follow- ing—but unfortunately for Mr. C. he had been joined, a few miles east of Frankstown, by a young man, who alleged to Mr. Clark that he was going to some part of the western country, and being alone, he proposed to travel in company with the family, and would assist in driving the waggon, and ren- der other services that would be required. His proposals were cheerfully accepted by Mr. Clark, and he was supplied with every necessary, as he lived with them.
On Monday morning, before they loaded the waggon to proceed on their journey, the young man took Mr. Clark's rifle to hunt for game. He went some distance from the cabin (but within hearing) and fired off the rifle, and immediately ran in with the news that he had shot a deer, and requested Mr. Clark to take one of the horses to bring in the carcass; while Mr. Clark got a valuable knife and mounted, he loaded the rifle to be ready in case another opportunity should offer; they set out together, Mr. Clark riding and he walking; after some time, Mrs. Clark and her children heard another shot, and concluded they had met with another deer, but shocking to relate, the ball entered the back part of Mr. Clark's head and came out through his forehead, and he fell a victim to the ungrateful wretch whom they had for several days fed and treated with kindness.
The unhappy woman with her children remained in their desolate situation several days, waiting for the return of her husband, without being able to make search in the wil- derness, being fearful of going out of sight of the smoke of the cabin, lest he could not find her way back. After a few days, she was vi- sited by a travelling person, who informed her that he saw a stranger on the east side of the Allegheny mountain in search of a stray horse; this information in some degree hushed her fears, but she related the circumstance of her husband's going into the woods with a stranger, and she heard a gun fired, but had not seen either of them since, they being then near one week gone.
As this person was then passing into the next settlement, he gave the alarm, and seve- ral persons went to the assistance of Mrs. Clark—On Monday the 8th instant they found the body of Mr. Clark, shot in the man- ner above mentioned, but could not remove the corpse.
It is supposed the villain rode off the mare, as she cannot be found, and stripped Mr. Clark of a silver watch and 20 dollars, which he had in his pocket when he left his family.
The person suspected of having committed this horrid deed, is a young man about 19 or 20 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, slender made, thin visage, swarthy complexion, brown hair, of considerable length and tied. He called himself Thomas Mergen, his pro- nunciation and accent were similar to those of the ilit- erate men from that State.
Bowers and Bucklin,
At their Store, opposite Messrs. BROWN and IVES.
ONE package Linen Checks, as- sorted
One cafe low priced 4 1 Irish Linens
One do. fine do.
One do. India Bandanocs, of a superior quality.
N. B. The above goods for cash only.
Also, per ship Obris , via New-York.
Two casks, containing a general assortment of Hard Ware, and one cafe fash- ionable Buttons, upon liberal approved credit. May 27.
Bowers and Bucklin,
Importers of English GOODS, At their Store directly opposite Messrs. BROWN and IVES, have just received a new supply of LINENS, Shawls, Cambric Muslins, long Lawns, Muslinets, Dimity, Mar- seilles laces, Veils, &c. &c. which are now opened for sale upon liberal approved credit. Also, 50 pieces mork Madras Handker- chiefs, 50 pieces real do.
N. B. The Linens are entitled to draw- back on exportation. June 24.
THE Subscriber having lately ar- rived in Providence from Georgia, takes this method to invite all persons who have any demands against him to call on him at the house of Mr. Nathan Truman, or on Dr. Benjamin Dyer, and receive their money; and as he proposes returning to Georgia in the fall, the sooner a settlement of his affairs can be effected, the more agreeable to him. June 15. EBENEZER JENCKES.
For SALE,
On liberal terms, and credit, for ap- proved notes,
4 Boxes black India Lustre, containing 160 pieces, 18 yards each 4 do. black Sash do. 120 do. 30 do. each 1 do. 2d quality black Sattin do. 80 do. 18 do. each 2 do. 3d do. do. 60 do. 30 do. each 2 do. coloured striped Sattin, 60 do. 18 do. each 2 do. do. Sashaws, 80 do. 30 do. each 1 do. do. coloured Lustrings, 40 do. 18 do. each 1 do. Sashaws, 30 do. 30 do. each 1 do. 2d quality coloured Sattin, 30 do. 18 do. each 1 do. 1st quality Sattin, 30 do. 18 do. do. 7650 pieces long white Nankins 150 do. yellow do.
Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas, per chest First quality Canton Sugar, in whole and half bags
150 Bales Cassia 50 Boxes China, containing each 1 Tea Set The above are entitled to debenture on ex- portation. Please apply to SCOTT JENCKES, or AMOS T. JENCKES.
Grinnell and Taylor
Respectfully inform the public, and their good customers in particular, that they have just received a general assortment of Painters Colours, &c. viz.
LONDON white lead dry or ground in oil, per cwt. or lb. Spanish white, stone yellow, red lead and Spanish brown per do. Prussian blue, first, second and third qualities; Venetian red, vermilion, King's yellow, white vitriol, gold leaf, copal var- nish, ivory black, umber, lampblack, Dutch pink, rofe pink, drop lake, flowing smalt litharge, verdigris per sack or lb. copperas, alum, brimstone, red chalk, pumice stone, rofin, patent yellow, English and Ruffs glue, linseed oil, per bbl. or gall. spirits turpen- tine, black and bright varnish for vessels use, painters brushes and tools of various sizes, marking brushes, large and small camel hair pencils, window and china putty, win- dow glass 16 by 12—15 by 11—14 by 10— 12 by 10—11 by 9—10 by 8—9 by 7 and 8 by 6. The above articles are of an excellent quality, and are sold as low as can be pur- chased in this State.
They continue the painting business at their Store opposite the Bank lane; where colours are prepared at short notice, and all favours gratefully received.
N. B. They earnestly solicit all persons that have been indebted to them more than one year, to call and settle the same without delay. June 17. 8 w.
For SALE,
By the Executrix of the late Capt. ZACHA- RIAH ALLEN,
40 Boxes of Havana White } Sugars, esti- 28 Ditto Brown } mated to Draw- 35 Hhds. of Cape } back: 43 Hhds. of Cape, Surinam and Barbadoes SUGARS, 52 Boxes of white and 5 Boxes of brown Havanna Ditto, 100 Hhds. of New-England RUM, 20,000 lb. of Loaf SUGAR, 1700 lb. of American SNUFF, in Hhds. and Kegs.
The above articles will be sold on a credit, with approved security.
N. B. To be let, near the centre of the town, the south wharf and stores, together or separately, one of which is calculated for a Grocery Shop. June 4.
Now landing from the ship Minerva , and for sale by
Samuel G. Arnold and Co.
SEVEN Thousand bushels of Bon- avista SALT.
They have likewise for sale,
Turks-Island Salt 30 tons of Old Sable Russia Iron Russia and Ravens Duck, of various qua- lities Russia Sheeting, bleached and unbleached Russia Diaper Cordage assorted White Lead and Spanish Brown Looking-Glasses A quantity of Flag-Stones
Most of the above goods are enti- tled to debenture on exportation, and will be sold on a liberal credit for approved security. May 27.
William Blodget, jun.
At Store No. 7, Cheapside, has just received, by the very latest arrivals from Eng- land, via New-York, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, of the best and most fashionable kinds; for sale on the most favourable terms for cash or unexceptionable short credit, whole- sale and retail.
FIFTY-THREE pieces fine and superfine Broadcloths, best qualities, and most fashionable colours
15 pieces Cashmeres, mostly very superior
60 do. Bandano Handkerchiefs
36 dozen fine linen white and fancy Pock- et Handkerchiefs
15 do. cotton do. do.
10 do. Madras do. Shawls
16 do. fancy silk do.
25 do. Muffin Shawls, fancy wrought bor- ders
40 do. Romall Handkerchiefs, kinds va- rious
10 do. black Barcelona Handkerchiefs
16 do. Mens fine, superfine, and plated Hats, every description
88 pieces cotton and linen Checks
50 do. Brown Silesias
74 do. 4-4, 7-8, and 3-4 Colerain and oth- er Linens
6 do. long Lawn
20 do. black Muslins
7 do. do. crape Ginghams
15 do. plain fashionable coloured Cambric Muslins
30 do. do. fancy sprig'd jaconet do.
23 do. do. do. do. Book do.
32 do. fine and superfine Dimities
14 do. Marseilles Quilting for vests
6 do. Muffinet do.
190 do. 3-4 and 4-4 Chintzes and Calicoes
21 do. linen and cotton Cambricks
20 do. do. do. for Gowns and Dresses
31 dozen mens and womens cotton, white, and fancy Hose
13 do. do. do. silk laced Clocks
8 do. Ladies long open'd and plain Silk Gloves
20 do. do. Kid Gloves
5 do. do. fancy Fawn do.
9 do. mens beaver do.
12 do. Glove Ties, with buttons and clasps
32 do. Ladies and misses Dunstable, Chip, and Leghorn fashionable Hats and Bonnets, with trimmings
20 pieces Necklace Edgings
55 do. Stuff Goods, numerous descriptions
250 lb. white and colour'd Threads
200 packs 3-1-2, 4, 4-1-2, and 5 lb. Pins
20 Velvet Bindings, various widths
80 pieces fancy Ribbons
15 do. Linen Sheeting, for linings.
In addition to the above, a great variety of Pelong and India Sattins, rich white and black Lace Veils, Sewing Silks, Twist and Babbins, Tapes, silk and cotton Nankeneis, silk ready made Pantaloonis, and a great variety of other articles.
Also, a Consignment of
30 Bales of Calcutta Muslins, all of the most useful and saleable kinds
300 Pieces of Bandano Handker- chiefs.
A quantity of Sugar, Pepper, Al- spice and Segars, on favourable terms.
May 20.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any demands against the Estate of LUCRETE FAIRFIELD, late of Gloucester, deceased, are requested to exhib- it their claims within six months. And all those indebted to said Estate, are likewise re- quested to make immediate payment. CYRUS LOGEE, Executor.
Gloucester, May 18.
FOR SALE, BY
James Rhodes and Co.
At their Store on the east side of the Great bridge, a few wharves below the Market,
ALEXANDRIA fine and superfine Flour; Corn and Rye, either per quan- tity or single bushel; a few thousand of good Shingles, &c. Said articles will be sold low for cash or short credit. May 27.
THE Subscriber has for sale at his Store (formerly occupied by R. PEARCE and Co.) No. 2, Water-street, in Dr. WILL- IAM BOWEN's house, just below the Market, a large and handsome assortment of warranted SHOES, which he is retailing at the follow- ing uncommon low prices, for cash only, viz.
Mens Boston warranted shoes, 95. to 10/6
Ladies Morocco Slippers, with
and without Reels, and 7/6
Ladies black and fancy stuff, and
leather ditto, at 5/3
Misses Morocco and Leather Slippers
And Children's Shoes.
Also for sale,
A quantity of Indigo and Wool,
one trunk of Muslins, Broadcloths and Coat- ings.
EARL DOUGLAS PEARCE.
June 3.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Just received, and for sale, by William Wilkinson,
At the POST-OFFICE,
ROBINSON's Report of Cases ar- gued and determined in the High Court of Admiralty, G. B. A work replete with information, not only to Gentlemen of the Bar, but to the Merchant, the Underwriter, and the Sea Captain; in which the multum of Vattel, of Grotius and Pufendorf, are brought into view and condensed in parvo .
The Farmer's Boy, a Rural Poem, by Robert Bloomfield. There is a pathetic simplicity of sentiment and description, a morality the most pure, and the feelings of a heart alive to the tenderest duties of Human- ity and Religion, which congregate its glow- ing landscapes, and shed an interest over this little Poem.
The American Review, and Lite- rary Journal for January, February, and March, 1801.
The Sailor Boy; a new Novel, 2 volumes in 1.
"The feal of Providence is sure upon thee, And thou wert born for yet unheard of wonders."
A New System of the Art of Wri- ting Short Hand; By Thomas Rees. The English Reviewers, in speaking of this work, say, "We do not hesitate to affirm, that this is the best, because one of the easiest systems of Short Hand, that has at any time come under our observation."
For sale, as above,
A general assortment of School and Classical Books, English Dictionaries— Quarto and common Bibles, Testaments, a very great variety of Children's Books, Writing Paper of various kinds by the ream, Cartridge, Bonnet and Wrapping Paper.
100,000 Dutch Quills, some of a very superior quality, Slates and Pencils.—A great variety of Wedgewood Ink-stands.— A beautiful assortment of best high finished PENNIVES, red and black MOROCCO POCKET BOOKS. Afs-Skin Memorandum Books.—Scales and Dividers, Surveyors' Instruments, &c. with most other articles in the Stationary Line.
Also,
COTTON YARN and Wicking, war- ranted of the best quality, from the new Fac- tory at Rehoboth, near Pawtucket.
May 6.
TO be let, a convenient tenement for a small family, on the west side of the great bridge, adjoining the back of Capt. JOHN MASON's House, that he now lives in. For terms, apply to HENRY BRICKLEY.
FOR SALE, BY
Benj. and Edward Aborn,
NINETY hogheads Surinam and Havannah Molasses, suitable for retail- ing; 15 boxes white and brown Havannah Sugar; 9 hogheads Tobacco; 50 barrels Tar; Turks-Island and Lisbon Salt.
20 or 30 Horses wanted,
On freight for Surinam, or the Windward-Islands, to be delivered by the 15th of June next. For terms, apply to B. and E. ABORN.
May 20.
This day Published, and for Sale at HENRY CUSHING's Book-Store, West Side of the Bridge, [Price 18 dols. per hundred in sheets, 3 dols. 50 cts. per doz. bound, or 37 1-2 cents single.]
The American MORALIST.
By GEORGE CHIPMAN.
The above is a judicious se- lection from the most approved writers, an- cient and modern, with original pieces, dia- logues, &c. designed principally for the use of schools and young persons, but may justly claim some attention from the aged, the gen- tlemen and the lady. The author's chief de- sign, in this selection, was to furnish schools and young persons with a book containing ethical and religious lessons, represented and exemplified in such a manner as to enlighten the understanding, and captivate the heart.— Though the general tenor of the book is of a moral and religious cast, yet the author has by no means been inattentive to that variety which is so pleasing and useful to young per- sons, and has interspersed pieces from natural and sacred history, together with biographi- cal and allegorical descriptions. It has been honoured with the approbation of competent judges, but the compiler's request is, that parents and instructors of youth, who wish well to virtue and religion, and desire that the minds of all under their care may be duly and deeply impressed with early and real piety, would examine the work, and judge for themselves. March 11. 375.
Five Dollars Reward.
LEFT, on Wednesday last, in a necessary-house on a wharf, the west side of the bridge, a silver watch, maker's name John Cutler, of London, No. 8896. Whoever will return the said watch, or give information at this office so as the watch may be obtained, shall receive the above reward. May 27.