Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1805-12-26 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
PRINTED WEEKLY, FOR NOAH BISBEE, JUN. No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
To subscribers in town, where the papers are delivered, Two Dollars per annum—one half in advance, or the whole at the end of six months.
In the country, by casual conveyance, One Dollar Fifty Cents per annum—the whole to be paid on subscribing.
To distant subscribers, by mail, Two Dollars per annum—payable in advance.
NEWPORT BANK.
Notice is Hereby Given,
THAT on WEDNESDAY, the first day of January next, a general meeting of the Stockholders will take place, at the State House in Newport, at half past two o'clock, P.M. for the election of Directors, and the transaction of such other business as may be deemed necessary.
Notice is Likewise Given,
That on said day, the half-yearly Dividend will be declared, and paid to such persons as the Books of the Bank will show to be Stockholders on the twenty-fourth instant.
By order of the President and Directors, JOHN R. SHEARMAN, Cash'r. 11th December, 1805.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Bilking Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also,
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF,
Consisting of Negro Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
NEW GOODS.
Solomon Townsend & Co.
At their Old Stand in Thames-Street,
HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a supply of new GOODS,
Purchased in New-York with cash, which they are determined to sell as low by wholesale or retail as can any where be purchased in New-York; among which are,
Excellent Dutch black Cloth, Best superfine English blue and black, and mixed ditto, Second and low-priced ditto, Superfine black, and other Cashmeres, Fine shirting Cottons, Irish Linens & Diapers, Velvets & cotton Cashmeres, Men's fine cotton Hose, Men's black and white English silk ditto, Men's white and black silk Gloves, Black Crapes, Parasols, Threads, Tapes, Pins, &c., Darnants and Russells, Fine & common Fannel, 2 doz. excellent Lute-string Umbrellas, Newport, June 14, 1805.
Elizabeth Tillinghast,
No. 119—Thames-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on hand a judicious selection of
GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply. Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
For Sale,
THE Sloop NANCY, burthen about 57 tons, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expense. Also, 230 barrels of Pitch, 230 Do. Tar. Apply to GARDNER & DEAN, Newport, July 7, 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
50 Hhds good retailing Molasses, 50 Do. do. New Rum, A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum, A few pipes Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Bushels old Corn, 30 Boxes rft quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mels Beef, Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice, A few pieces Ravens Duck, Sundry Dwelling Houses in different parts of the Town. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
Benjamin T. Chandler
IS opening at his Shop No. 9. Cheap Side, Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of Dry Goods, lower than usual. August 20, x.w.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HIS FOR SALE.
At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
WHEREAS HANNAH, wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my bed and board; and otherwise behaved herself in an imprudent and unbecoming manner—this is therefore to forbid all persons from trusting or harboring her, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting, after this date. JOHN B. INGRAHAM. Nov. 25th, 1805.
Now Landing, at Long-Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Petersburg.
Confisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, } flat bars. 30 do. new do. do. 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 inches square. 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax. Russia and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN, For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
A General Assortment of Books and Stationary, For Sale at this Office, As usual.
Wanted Immediately, AT this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age.—One from the Country would be preferred.
I will Sell
A SIX Acre Lot adjoining Mr. Brindley's Ropewalk. If applied for within a few days. C. FRY. Newport, Oct. 24, 63t
From the BALANCE.
American Captives in Tripoli.
Extract from the Journals of Dr. Cowdery, kept during his captivity in Tripoli. CONTINUED.
Nov. 13.—The minister of exterior relations sent his drogeman to Capt. Bainbridge, and informed him, that if he would send an immediate order to commodore Preble, to deliver up the Tripolitan prisoners captured by capt. Rogers last summer, amounting to about eighty in number, we might remain where we were, but if he did not comply, we should fare worse. Capt. Bainbridge replied, that he could not command commodore Preble, and therefore could not comply with his request. At nine in the evening, a Tripolitan officer came armed with two pistols and a sabre, and said, To night nothing; to-morrow, the castle. We accordingly prepared for the castle.
Nov. 14.—Breakfasted early, to be ready for our new habitation. At 9 A. M. a guard came and ordered us to the castle. We formed agreeable to rank, and marched to the castle. We were buddled into a most gloomy cell, amongst our men, where there was hardly room for us to stand. Here we spent the day without food, and were scoffed at by our foes until night, when, to our happy surprise, we were conducted back to our old place of abode. The minister of exterior relations sent for Capt. Bainbridge, and affected great surprise at our going to the castle, saying that he knew nothing of the measure—which we all knew to be false. He told Capt. Bainbridge that we should remain where we were, until he heard from his people, the prisoners in the hands of the Americans.
Nov. 17.—Visited our sick,* who were quartered at a small house without a floor, near the palace, and about half a mile from our lodgings. The Danish consul supplied the sick with fresh provisions, by the request of Capt. Bainbridge.
Nov. 20.—The minister permitted us to purchase our clothes. We got but few, and at a high rate. One of our men, by the name of Thomas Prince, turned Turk, and was admitted into the palace.
Nov. 21.—After visiting our sick, I was permitted to go with our drogeman about the town to purchase medicine, but found but a few articles. A man 116 years of age came to have me cure him of deafness.
Nov. 24.—The Bashaw refused to furnish necessary clothing for the sick, or any thing for them to eat but four filthy bread. Capt. Bainbridge contracted with the Danish Consul to supply the sick with beef and vegetables for soup every day.
Nov. 27.—Our men complained of their hard usage, in being compelled to lie on the cold, damp, ground—to eat bad bread—to work hard, and to be bastinadoed by their drivers.
Nov. 30.—One of our men, in a fit of despair attempted to kill himself; but was prevented by the Turks, when in the act of cutting his throat. The wound did not prove mortal. I was permitted by the minister to call on the Spanish physician for medicine for Dr. Ridgely, who was then sick.
Dec. 5.—The Bashaw sent for me to prescribe for himself and two of his body guard, and ordered me to get such medicine as was necessary of the minister, who had a medicine chest.
Dec. 6.—Visited the sick at the palace, and found them all better.—I was received and treated very politely. The minister sent for me to cure him of blindness in his left eye. I preferred for him with very little prospect of success.
Dec. 7.—Visited the ambassador from Constantinople, who was affected with the intermitting fever. Found my patients at the palace almost well.
Dec. 8.—Received several natural curiosities of Tripoli from Mr. Niffen.
Dec. 9.—Visited the Turkish ambassador and found him better. He asked many questions about America, and treated me with coffee.
Dec. 10.—Visited the Turkish officer, where I found a captain of one of the Grand Seignor's ships of war, who came to Tripoli to carry presents to the Grand Seignor. The Tripolitan captain who took the brig from Philadelphia, Capt. Morris, was also there. He was very inquisitive about our country and our navy.
Dec. 12.—Was called on by the General of Marine to visit his principal secretary. Before I was permitted to give him any medicine, the Turks, six in number, with Hamet, our drogeman, surrounded the sick man, and offered a prayer to Mahomet. The sick man then told me that if I would cure him, he would
* As this was Dr. Cowdery's daily practice we shall omit the repetition of it.—Edits. Bal.
be very thankful, and would speak to the Bashaw in our favor.
Dec. 15.—The Bashaw had a schooner launched, which was built by the Spanish carpenters. She was exceedingly handsome, and was calculated to carry six guns. When she was launched three guns were fired from the batteries and the Consuls all hoisted their colours. At sun-set, a firing from the batteries announced the commencement of the Mahometan Ramadan continuing a lunar month, in which they neither eat, drink, nor smoke, while the sun is above the horizon, but feast at night. In walking through the town to visit my patients, I found the mosque and principal houses illuminated, and the people rejoicing. Passing the coffee-house with our drogeman, Lyle, a regenerated Scotchman, who was now the Tripolitan Admiral, called me in to drink coffee with him, and was very polite.
Dec. 16.—Visited the marine secretary, and found him in a state of great debility. Could not prevail on him to take any medicine or the least kind of nourishment. He said he had rather die than offend Mahomet by breaking the Ramadan; but would take whatever I should advise, at night.
Dec. 20.—The market was so poor that we could get nothing for dinner, but the shoulder of a poor dronetary.
Jan. 1.—Was called to visit the Bashaw's child, about eleven months old. The Bashaw seemed much affected on my pronouncing the child dangerous; and wished me to pay every attention to it, saying, that any thing he could afford should be at my service.
Jan. 2.—Found the Bashaw's child better, at which he expressed great satisfaction, and offered me a horse and servant to go to his gardens, about two miles from the town. I preferred walking, and took our drogeman with me. As I passed out at the gate of the city, I saw a man's head sticking on a pole. On enquiry, I found that it was the head of one of the Bedouins, who, about a year before, killed the son in law of the Bashaw, who commanded the army in collecting the taxes in the back part of his dominions. About a quarter of a mile from the gate, the road passed through a burying ground full of graves. After this, I came into a well cultivated country, which was laid out in squares of from one to six or eight acres, each surrounded with date trees, interspersed with oranges, figs, olive, lemon and other trees. On coming to ad. Lyle's garden we found him there, and he invited me in. It was very beautiful. He loaded us with his fruits, and offered me access to it whenever I chose, and said I was welcome to any thing growing it. I concluded to postpone going to the Bashaw's garden until another day.
Jan. 3.—Went to the Bashaw's garden, where I met the minister and the prince, the Bashaw's eldest son. They politely conducted me through the garden, which was ornamented with a great variety of fruit trees, loaded with fruit, particularly with oranges, lemons and limes. John Hilliard died in the evening.
Jan. 4.—William Anderson died. Jan. 12.—The Bashaw's eldest daughter was married to Selim, the Bashaw's chief cattle-da or treasurer. Wilson, who was one of our quarter-masters, and lately turned traitor and Turk, received 500 Ladinados for quarrelling with the noted Lyle.
Jan. 14.—The minister of foreign affairs, Sid Mahomet Dacize visited our prison. The month's fasting (Ramadan) ended this day at the change of the moon. The Tripolitans fired a salute from our ship which lay moored in the harbor within sight of our windows.
Jan. 15.—The feast called Byram commenced. Every gun was fired in Tripoli in honor of the day. Every Turk put on his best suit, and there was a general rejoicing.
Jan. 17.—The Byram ended this evening. The consuls, the ships in the harbor, and the castle displayed their colors during the three days. The rejoicing was great, but neither elegance nor taste were discoverable.
Jan. 18.—By permission visited the triumphal arch which was built at the time the Romans conquered this country. It is dedicated to Augustus Cæsar—is very large—built of fine marble, and is full of engravings and inscriptions in tolerable perfection. It stands near the Marinery.
Jan. 19.—The Bashaw's agent sent us a present of tea, coffee and sugar, and a lamp, probably to induce us to buy a quantity of old clothes taken from us, for which they asked 600 dollars.
Diet at this time, two eggs and a piece of bread, with rain water for breakfast and supper—poor beef or camel's flesh, bread, & sometimes boiled cabbage, with rain water, for dinner.
Feb. 3.—Was conducted to the castle to visit the Bashaw, whom I found, after passing several sentinels, about fifty fierce yelping dogs, and three heavy doors loaded with irons and bolts, which were opened for us by armed Mamelukes. Preferred for the Bashaw's disorder.

Feb. 6.—The Bashaw sent for me to come to his room in the castle. He shook hands with me, received me with much politeness, and requested me to pay every attention to his family as a physician.
Feb. 10.—The Bashaw gave the officers permission to walk out into the country, but not to visit the consuls nor the batteries. Our drogman, Hamet, was ordered to walk with us, and direct us where to go. We went out six at a time.
Feb. 16.—Prescribed for the Bashaw's eldest daughter. Her husband offered me many civilities. At 5 o'clock, P. M. we were informed that two English merchantmen were standing in for the harbor. They proved, however, to be the two vessels under the command of Capt. Decatur. About 11 at night, we were alarmed by a most hideous yelling and screaming, from one end of the town to the other, and a firing of cannon from the castle. On getting up and opening the window which faced the harbor, we saw the frigate Philadelphia in flames.
Feb. 17.—The Turks appeared much disheartened at the loss of their frigate. A strong guard was put at our door, and we were forbid going out. I was forbid visiting our sick. It was reported that an American schooner and three boats set fire to the ship. Two Turks escaped, who told the news. They said that eight Turks had charge of the ship, and they supposed the other six were carried off by the Americans. Our drogman informed us that we were to be moved from our present habitation into the castle.
Feb. 18.—A guard of about 20 Turks was at our door. I asked permission to visit our sick, and was refused. A gloomy aspect continued on the faces of the inhabitants, for the loss of the frigate.
Feb. 19.—Again asked permission to visit our sick and was refused.
Feb. 20.—Permitted to visit our sick. Found the town full of country militia and our guard doubled.
Feb. 21.—Our prison was kept full of Turks to guard us. The Bashaw, having got a little over his fright, consented to let us remain where we were.
Feb. 24.—We were forbid sending letters to our friends, without first showing them to the Bashaw or to his ministers. The last letters we received, were broken open by the latter before they were delivered to us.
(To be continued.)
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, November 7.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRA.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, Nov. 6.
Dispatches of which the following are copies, were received at the Admiralty Office this day, at 1 o'clock A. M., from Vice Admiral Collingwood, commander in chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels off Cadiz:
Berylus off Cape Trafalgar Oct. 22.
Sir, The ever to be lamented death of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount NELSON, who, in the late conflict with the enemy fell in the hour of victory, leaves to me the duty of informing my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that on the 19th inst. it was communicated to the Commander in Chief from the ships watching the motions of the enemy in Cadiz, that the combined fleet had put to sea; as they sailed with light winds westerly, his Lordship concluded their destination was the Mediterranean, and immediately made all sail for the Straights' entrance, with the British Squadron, consisting of twenty-seven ships, three of them sixty-fours, where his Lordship was informed by Capt. Blackwood (whose vigilance in watching & giving notice of the enemy's movements, has been highly meritorious) that they had not yet passed the Straights.
On Monday the 21st inst. at day light, when Cape Trafalgar bore E. by S. about seven leagues, the enemy was discovered six or seven miles to the eastward, the wind about west, and very light, the Commander in Chief immediately made the signal for the fleet to bear up in two columns as they are formed in order of sailing; a mode of attack his Lordship had previously directed, to avoid the inconvenience and delay in forming a line of battle in the usual manner. The enemy's line consisted of thirty-three ships (of which 18 were French and 15 Spanish) commanded in chief by Admiral Villeneuve; the Spaniards under the direction of Gravina, were with their heads to the northward, and formed the line of battle with great closeness and correctness; but as the mode of attack was unusual, so the fracture of their line was new; it formed a crescent convexing to leeward—so that, in leading down to their centre, I had both their van and rear, abait the beam: before the fire opened, every alternate ship was about a cable's length to windward of her second a-head, and a stern, forming a kind of a double line, and appeared, when on their beam, to leave a very little interval between them; and this without crowding their ships. Admiral Villeneuve was in the Bucentaure in the centre, and the Prince of Asturias bore Gravina's flag in the rear; but the French and Spanish ships were mixed without any apparent regard to order of national squadron.
As the mode of our attack had been previously determined on, and communicated to the Flag Officers and Captains, few signals were necessary, and none were made, except to direct close order as the lines bore down.
The Commander in Chief in the Victory led the weather column, and the Royal Sovereign, which bore my flag, the lee.
The action began at twelve o'clock, by the leading ships of the columns breaking through the enemy's line, the commander in chief about the tenth ship from the van, the second in command about the twelfth from the rear, leaving the van of the enemy unoccupied; the succeed-
ing ships, breaking through, in all parts, after their leaders, and engaging the enemy at the muzzles of their guns; the conflict was severe; the enemy's ships were fought with a gallantry highly honorable to their officers, but the attack on them was irresistible, and it pleased the Almighty Disposer of all Events, to grant his Majesty's arms a complete and glorious Victory, about three P. M. many of the enemy's ships, having struck their colors, their line gave way; Admiral Gravina, with ten ships joining their frigates to leeward, stood towards Cadiz. The five headmost ships in their van tacked, and standing to the southward, to windward of the British line, were engaged, and the sternmost of them taken; the others went off, leaving to his Majesty's Squadron nineteen ships of the line, (of which two are first rates, the Santissima Trinidad and the Santa Anna) with three Flag Officers, viz. A. M. Villeneuve, the Commander in Chief, Don Ignatio Maria D'Aliva, Vice Admiral, and the Spanish Rear Admiral Don Baltazar Hidalgo Cisneros.
After such a victory it may appear unnecessary to enter into encomiums on the particular parts taken by the several Commanders; the conclusion says more on the subject than I have language to express: the spirit which animated all was the same; when all exerted themselves zealously in their country's service, all deserve that their high merits should stand recorded, and never was high merit more conspicuous than in the battle I have described.
The Achille (a French 74) after having surrendered, by some mismanagement of the Frenchmen took fire and blew up; 200 of her men were saved by the tenders.
A circumstance occurred during the action, which so strongly marks the invincible spirit of British seamen, when engaging the enemies of their country, that I cannot resist the pleasure I have in making it known to their Lordships, the Temeraire was boarded by accident, or design, by a French ship on one side and a Spaniard on the other; the contest was vigorous, but in the end, the combined ensigns were torn from the poop, and the British hoisted in their places.
Such a battle could not be fought without sustaining a great loss of men. I have not only to lament in common with the British Navy and the British nation, in the fall of the Commander in Chief, the loss of a hero, whose name will be immortal, and his memory ever dear to his country; but my heart is rent with the most poignant grief for the death of a friend, to whom, by many years intimacy, and a perfect knowledge of the virtues of his mind, which inspired ideas superior to the common race of men, I was bound by the strongest ties of affection; a grief to which even the glorious occasion in which he fell, does not bring the consolation which perhaps it ought; his Lordship received a musket ball in his left breast, about the middle of the action, and sent an officer to me immediately with his last farewell; and soon after expired.
I have also to lament the loss of these excellent officers, captains Duff of the Mars, and Cook of the Bellerophon; I have yet heard of no others.
I fear the numbers that have fallen will be very great, when the returns come to me but it having blown a gale of wind ever since the action, I have not yet had it in my power to collect any reports from the ships.
The Royal Sovereign having lost her masts, excepting the tattered foremast, I called the Berylus to me, while the action continued, which ship lying within hail, made my signals; a service Capt. Blackwood performed with great attention, after the action, I shifted my flag to her, that I might more easily communicate my orders to, and collect the ships, and towed the Royal Sovereign out to seaward. The whole fleet were now in a very perilous situation, many disabled, all shattered, in thirteen fathom water, off the Shoals of Trafalgar, and when I made the signal to prepare to anchor, few of the ships had an anchor to let go, their cables being shot away; but the same good Providence which aided us through such a day, preserved us in the night, by the wind shifting a few points, and drifting the ships off the land, except four of the captured disabled ships, which are now at anchor off Trafalgar, and I hope will ride safe until those gales are over.
Having thus detailed the proceedings of the fleet on this occasion, I beg leave to congratulate their Lordships on a victory, which, I hope will add a ray to the glory of his Majesty's crown, and be attended with public benefit to our country.
I have taken Admiral Villeneuve into this ship; Vice-Admiral Don Aliva is dead. There were four thousand troops embarked, under the command of Gen. Contamin, who was taken with Admiral Villeneuve in the Bucentaure.
I am, &c. (Signed) C. COLLINGWOOD.
LONDON, Nov. 7.
Two Hamburgh mails have arrived, and have brought some very important details. They confirm the fact already stated in this paper, that his Prussian Majesty has taken possession of Hanover in the name of his Britannic Majesty.
The intelligence from Berlin is of the most important nature. The political system of the Prussian cabinet has undergone a complete change in the course of the last month. Instead of placing her immense armies upon the war establishment, merely to resist the passage of a foreign force through her territories and maintain her neutrality, Prussia has conceded full liberty of transit to the Russian forces, and is marching her armies to Franconia, to the banks of the Rhine, and to the borders of the Batavia Republic. Three armies, amounting in the whole to 150,000 men, are actually on their march for the different points we have mentioned. A 4th army, of immense force, is assembling in Brandenburg for the support of the three first. Twenty-one thousand Saxons and twenty thousand Hessians, are to be united to
the armies on their to Franconia and Westphalia. The army in Lower Saxony is to be commanded by the Duke of Brunswick; and we think there is some probability that the Russian and the Swedish troops, who are already in Hanover, and the British and Hanoverians, who shortly will be there, may all ultimately come under the command of that excellent general and consummate politician.
The van guard of the second Russian army, amounting to 20,000 men, had arrived about the middle of last month in Bohemia, and formed a junction, we have no doubt, with the troops on the Inn a few days since. Independent of the immense armies which were pouring down through Prussian Poland and Galicia, from the Russian territories, a considerable reinforcement to the troops already landed at Pomerania were expected to arrive from Revel at Wolgast in the same province. Ten thousand Swedes were also expected to advance through Mecklenburg into Hanover, permission having been requested of the governments of both the Duchies to that effect.
Austrian Victory in Italy.
It gives us great pleasure to be able to announce that the intelligence communicated exclusively in the Star of Monday, of the Archduke Charles having obtained a victory over the French in Italy receives some confirmation from the Hamburg papers. The Archduke is stated to have attacked the French at Verona, taken possession of the place, and made 4000 of the enemy prisoners.
A letter from Berlin, dated the 23d Oct., states that on the 18th of the same month, an escort of 600 French Infantry, and 800 Cavalry, was attacked by 6000 Austrian Cavalry between Nordlingen and Dinkeflhi and were beat by the superior force, with the loss of 50 pieces of artillery, and hundred ammunition waggons.
Government this day received various dispatches from the Continent, all of them much more satisfactory than we have reason to expect from the late French accounts. The advantage stated above, on the authority of letters of the 22d from Berlin, to have been gained over the French, was achieved by the Archduke Ferdinand. This is a most important piece of intelligence; for great fears were entertained that his force had fallen a sacrifice, in consequence of Mack's surrender.
We have also to add, that Capt. Langford arrived at the Admiralty this afternoon, accompanied by a Russian officer, bringing with him most important dispatches from the Elbe.
These dispatches bring a treaty of alliance which has been concluded between this country and his Prussian Majesty, whose army of Eighty Thousand men, was actually on its march against the common enemy when the dispatches were sent off.
The Emperor of Russia is hurrying to the scene of action, at the head of an army of Sixty Thousand men; and his Imperial brother of Germany, is also marching at the head of another army.
RECENT OMISSIONS.
ANOTHER ARMY BULLETIN.
ZUSMERHAUSEN, Oct. 10 1805.
Marshal Soult, pursuing the Austrian division entered Augsburg yesterday, with three divisions, Vandamme's, St. Hilaire's, and Legrand's.
Yesterday Marshal Davoust, with three divisions passed the Danube at Newbour—as did Gen. Marmont, with three more divisions, and have taken a situation between Aicha and Augsburg.
Gen. Bernadotte has taken a position at Ingolstadt, on the Danube. The imperial guard is at Augsburg.
Prince Murat, with his dragoons and cuirassiers is still between Ulm and Augsburg, Marshal Lannes, with two more divisions, is here.
The Emperor has reviewed the dragoons here. A dragoon having saved the life of his Captain at the Lech, his Majesty gave him the Eagle of the Legion of Honor. The soldier replied, "I have only done my duty; my Capt. disgraced me for some fault of discipline; but he knows I am a good soldier." The Emperor thanked the dragoons for their bravery in the battle of Wertingen. The grenadiers were also thanked.
The details of the battle of Wertingen have been published. The attack of the French was animated, and many examples of individual heroism were exhibited.—A column of Austrian grenadiers, formed into a square of four battalions, who broke thro' and entirely cut them to pieces. On the approach of Gen. Oudinot's grenadiers, the Austrians redoubled their retreat. Besides the killed of the Austrian division in the battle of Wertingen, the following were taken prisoners, viz. two Lt. Cols. six Majors, sixty other officers, and 4000 soldiers.—The rest retreated, towards Augsburg. An aid-de-camp of Prince Murat had two horses shot under him.—He brought the first Austrian standard to the Emperor, who said to him, "I know none more brave than you, I present you the badge of the Legion of Honor."
Marshal Ney, with five divisions, has ascended the Danube, and has attacked the enemy. It rains hard; but the operations of the Grand Army are not retarded. The Emperor is day and night on horseback, amidst his troops, and at every point where his presence is necessary. He travelled yesterday 35 miles.
ANOTHER ARMY BULLETIN.
H. Q. AVOSSOUSE, Oct. 11. 1805.
In 24 hours after the battle of Wertingen, the battle of Gensbrough was fought by Marshal Ney. The Austrians, with Prince Ferdinand at their head, in vain attempted to defend Gensbrough; they were routed on every side. The combat was obstinate, but the bridge was carried by great force; and the cannon which defended it. The Austrians returned to
the attack three times, and then retreated with precipitation. Prince Murat, with the reserve, pursued the retreating enemy during the night, and made great slaughter. The conscripted light, like veterans. The weather continues bad.
The Austrians lost more than 2500 men in the battle of Gensbrough.—We took 1200 prisoners, of whom is Maj. Gen. Aspre, and 6 pieces of cannon. Our loss is about 400 killed and wounded.
The Emperor arrived here two hours after the town was taken.
Prince Murat with a great force is in pursuit of the enemy. Some Russian troops are advanced towards the Inn—we shall give battle to them all.
The Emperor (Napoleon) lodges in the Electoral palace, and has been received by the Elector with the greatest hospitality and magnificence.
The activity, understanding and complicated combination of the French army, which are entirely unknown to the enemy, have disconcerted them in every point.
ANOTHER ARMY BULLETIN.
AUGSBOURG Oct. 14. 1805.
Marshal Soult has, at Lausberg, cut off the grand communication of the enemy. On the 10th he engaged an Austrian regiment of cuirassiers, who with 6 cannon were proceeding for Ulm.—The 26th regt. of cuirassiers attacked them with so much ardor, that the Austrians fled, leaving three officers and 150 privates, prisoners.—The residue retreated towards the Tyrol.
Gen. Sebastiani, with a brigade of dragoons is gone in pursuit of 20 pieces of artillery, and the Austrian piquets, which passed Lausberg the 10th.
Marshal Soult was at Memmingen yesterday.—Marshal Bernadotte has his advanced guard within two leagues of Munich.—He has taken considerable baggage, and 100 prisoners.—Marshal Davoust is at Dachau; he had several skirmishes, and has taken about 60 horsemen.
The Austrians now occupy a position with their left at Ulm, and right near Memmingen. Prince Murat is in front of them, with the reserve of cavalry, and the corps of Marshals Ney and Lannes. Ney is near Ulm, and Lannes near Weissenborn.
A decisive affair is about to take place. The retreat of the Austrian army at Ulm, &c. is almost entirely cut off. It finds it self in the same position which the army of Melas did at Marengo.—As the troops pass the Lech the Emperor harangues every regiment; tells them a great battle is about being fought, and of the confidence, he reposes in them. These dispositions have been delivered during tempestuous weather.—Snow fell in abundance and the troops were knee deep in mud, but the Emperor's words operated like fire, the soldier forgot his fatigues and privations, and was impatient for the combat.
Marshal Bernadotte arrived at Munich the 12th Oct. at which time Prince Ferdinand was there.
Never have there been so many events decided on within these few days. In 15 more the destinies of the Austrian and Russian armies will be decided.
[Thus for the French official Army Bulletin.]
6th AUSTRIAN ARMY BULLETIN.
GERMANY. ULM. Oct. 11. 1805.
Since the beginning of the month, a considerable corps of Austrians have been concentrated in this vicinity. The Archduke Ferdinand commands in Chief, having the Marshals Mack and de Ginlay, under him. On the 6th we were alarmed with the report of the approach of the French cavalry to the left bank of the Danube; and on the 7th, that the French had advanced in great force at Nordlingen, and were marching to Donawert to pass the Danube there.
In the night between the 6th and 7th a considerable corps of the army took post at Gensbrough, which was next day reinforced, and commanded by Gen. Mack.—On the 8th, Gen. Mack ordered the troops in this vicinity, to march; and the main army was put in motion and descended the Danube on both banks of the river, 25 000 men had been quartered in Ulm.
The Austrian H. Q. on the 8th was at Burghausen. During the 9th a heavy cannonade was heard from the lower Danube. In the night of the 8th and 9th part of the Austrian Italian army, arrived here, by forced marches; and the command confided to the Austrian Marshal Zschlach.
On the 9th, the Austrian General Mack intended to have attacked the part of the French army, which had passed the Danube; but the defeat of one of his corps at Wertingen, on the 8th, obliged him to give up the design and retire to the Iller. The Austrian head-quarters is again in this city; where Prince Ferdinand, Gen. Mack, and several other Generals are quartered.
Gen. Mack, it is said, finding it impossible to maintain his position in Swabia, or passing into Bavaria, proposes the hazardous experiment of retiring by forced marches through Lower Swabia and Franconia into the Upper Palatinate.—This must expose his retreat to be cut off.—The Austrian Generals and officers conceive that things are in a dangerous situation.
There was a bloody action yesterday near Gensbrough, in which the Austrians were repulsed with the loss of many men; and have retired across the Danube. The corps of Gen. Keimayer, (10 000 men) which had been stationed near Nordlingen have retreated across the Danube to the Lech.
WRITING-PAPER,
Per Ream, or Quire, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
—ALSO,— Superfine Letter Paper.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1805.
THIS being the constitutional day for the meeting of Congress, the two Houses convened at the Capitol.
SENATE.
Twenty members took their seats, whereupon the Vice-President of the United States not being present, the Senate proceeded by ballot to the choice of a President pro tempore. The ballots having been taken, it appeared that SAMUEL SMITH of Maryland, having 15 votes, was duly elected.
It was then ordered that Messrs Sumner and Mitchell be a committee, to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives, to inform the President of the U. States that the two Houses have formed quorum and are ready to receive any communications he may see fit to make.
The usual orders with regard to the supply of members with newspapers and the choice of Chaplains were then adopted.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
At 12 o'clock an enumeration having been made, it appeared that one hundred and four members were on the floor.
The former Clerk (Mr. Beckley) having communicated this circumstance to the members, and that the number of members present formed a constitutional quorum, submitted the question whether they were ready to proceed to business, which being decided in the affirmative, the Clerk observed that the business, usually first attended to, was the election of a Speaker, and submitted whether they would then proceed to such election, which being decided in the affirmative, the Clerk named Messrs Nicholson, Crowninshield and Thomas a committee to count the ballots; which, being given and counted, Mr. Nicholson reported that the whole ballots given were 106, which were given as follows:
 For Nathaniel Macon 51  Joseph B. Varnum 27  John C. Smith 16  John Dawson 10  Andrew Gregg 2 
Of which ballots no gentleman having a majority, there was no choice.
Whereupon a second ballot took place which issued as follows:
 Whole number of ballots—106  For N. Macon 53  J. B. Varnum 26  J. C. Smith 17  J. Dawson 7  A. Gregg 3 
A majority not concurring in any one gentleman there was no election.
A third ballot was then taken, as follows:
 Whole number of ballots—106  For N. Macon 53  J. B. Varnum 23  J. C. Smith 18  J. Dawson 3  A. Gregg 2  Thomas Moore 1  D. Holmes 1 
This result having been reported by Mr. Nicholson, and it appearing that NATHANIEL MACON had a majority of the ballots given, he was conducted to the chair by Messrs. Nicholson and J. Randolph; from which he made his acknowledgements to the House.
The House proceeded to elect a clerk by ballot, the Speaker having named the same gentlemen as were appointed on the choice of a Speaker.
On counting the ballots, it appeared that of one hundred and three ballots given, John Beckley had 85, and William Lambert 18, and that consequently John Beckley was duly elected Clerk.
Mr. Nicholson having received the qualification of the Speaker, the latter proceeded to qualify the members present in the geographical order of the states, beginning with New-Hampshire. After which the Clerk was qualified.
Mr. Otis delivered a message from the Senate representing that they had chosen Samuel Smith of Maryland, president pro tempore; that they had appointed a committee to join a committee of the House to wait on the President of the United States, &c. and that they had agreed to a joint resolution for the choice of two chaplains of different denominations to interchange weekly.
Ordered, On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, that a message be sent to the Senate, informing them that the House have made a quorum, and have chosen Nathaniel Macon their Speaker.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, Resolved, That a committee be appointed on the part of this House, to join with the committee appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait on the President of the U. S. and inform him that the two Houses have formed a quorum and are ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make.
On motion of Mr. Thomas, Resolved, That the rules and orders of the late House be considered as those of the present House until altered or revised.
On motion of Mr. Varnum, the House proceeded to ballot for a Serjeant at Arms; Joseph Wheaton, Solomon Meyer and Richard Stuart having been previously nominated.
The ballots having been counted, it appeared that of 103 ballots given, Joseph Wheaton had 87 votes, and was consequently duly elected Serjeant at Arms.
Mr. Dawson moved the following resolution: Resolved That Thomas Claxton be appointed Door-keeper, and Thomas Dunn Assistant Door-keeper, and that they give their attendance accordingly; which resolution was agreed to, nemine contradicente.
Mr. Dawson moved that 300 copies of the rules and regulations of the late House be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. Leib suggested the propriety, instead of acceding to this motion, of appointing a committee to draw up a set of rules.
The question was taken on the resolution offered by Mr. Dawson, which was disagreed to Ayes—38—Noes 52.
Mr. Leib moved a resolution for the appointment of a committee to prepare and report standing rules of proceeding to be observed in this House; which was agreed to, and a committee of five appointed.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, Resolved, That a committee of Ways and Means be appointed agreeably to the standing rules and orders of the House—Ayes 86.
On motion of Mr. Leib, a Committee of Commerce and Manufactures was appointed.
On motion of Mr. Southard, a Committee of Elections was appointed.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, a Committee of Claims was appointed.
On motion of Mr. Thomas, a Committee of Revival and Unfinished Business was appointed.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, a Committee of Accounts was appointed.
On motion of Mr. Newton, it was resolved that the standing hour of meeting be 11 A. M. until otherwise ordered—Ayes 87.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Clerk representing the measures taken by him in execution of the order of the House of Feb. 28, 1805, relative to the supply of Printing and Stationary for the House; by which it appears that proposals for Printing had been received, from A. and G. Way, Solomon Myer, R. Dimmore; from Bonson and Fulton for paper; and from Edgar Patterson for the Stationary; and that contracts had been made with A. and G. Way for the Printing, and with Edgar Patterson for the Stationary.
Referred to the Committee of Accounts.
On motion of Mr. Thomas, a committee consisting of 17 members was appointed to enquire and report whether any and what alterations are requisite in the acts relative to post offices and post-roads.
On motion of Mr. Newton, resolved that the Clerk cause the members to be furnished with three newspapers; or with newspapers not exceeding in price three daily papers.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee appointed on the part of the House, to wait on the President, in conjunction with the committee appointed by the Senate, reported, that the committee had performed that service, and had received for answer that the President would make a communication to the two Houses to-morrow at 12 o'clock by way of Message.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY—DECEMBER 26, 1805.
THE improvements which the federalists have lately made in their system of political tactics, are by no means inconsiderable. Instead of finding fault with every act of the administration, as they used to do, they now begin to pick open their eyes, and discover that the measures lately recommended by the President's Message, are "dignified, firm, and spirited." Well, what inference shall we draw from this precious concession of the federalists? Shall we conclude that they have become republicans? Oh no! They tell us that we have become federalists, and that the President's Message is "federalism revived!" This reminds me of a short anecdote I had told me when I was a boy. An unfortunate old man, who had spent the greater part of his life in idleness and dissipation, was at length constrained to apply to the town to which he belonged for assistance.
His application having been duly attended to, and their being neither an almshouse nor work-house in the town, he was sent, according to the custom of the place, to live with the person who had offered to keep him cheaper than any one else. Being afterwards asked if he lived with S. R. he sullenly answered, no, S. R. lives with me.
But let us try the truth of this assertion of the federalists, by comparing a few "rubbish facts."
It is a fact not to be denied, that during our late differences with France, the federalists attempted to drag us into a war with that nation, contrary to the wishes of at least three-fourths of the people in this country.
It is likewise a fact not to be denied, that the President's Message in recommending war upon certain contingencies, speaks the universal language of his constituents.
It is a fact not to be denied, that the federalists were clamorous for a war with the Spaniards, before the least attempt had been made to accomplish by negotiation the objects which they wished to obtain by a war.
It is likewise a fact not to be denied, that the President's Message has not recommended a war with that nation, until every appearance of bringing them to just and equitable terms, by peaceable means, had entirely vanished.
It is a fact not to be denied that the federalists were for building a navy at a time, when we were entirely destitute of money to build it with: And consequently if we had then undertaken to build it we must have borrowed the money to do it with.
It is likewise a fact not to be denied, that the President's Message has recommended the building of a navy at a time, when we have a million of dollars which we can very well spare for that purpose.
It is a fact not to be denied, that during the four years in which the federalists were in power, they added to our national debt upwards of thirteen millions of dollars.
It is likewise a fact not to be denied that the President's Message informs us, that during the five years in which the republicans have been in power, they have extinguished eighteen millions of dollars of the public debt.
Now reader, I will give you in a few words the quint essence of federal logic. They recommended a war with France, when three-fourths of the people in this country thought it inexpedient. The President's Message has advised us to prepare for war, at a time when the whole of us are convinced of its necessity. They recommended a war with Spain, at a time when at least nine-tenths of the people in this country, would have considered it as unjust and aggressive. The President's Message has advised us to repel by arms the insults and depredations of that nation, at a time, when every person in this country is satisfied, that powder and ball are the only arguments which can convince them of the injustice which they have done us, and persuade them to compensate us for the injuries which they have committed upon our persons and property. They recommended the building of a navy at a time when we had no money to build it with. The President's Message has advised the building of one at a time, when we have one million of dollars unappropriated, and not wanted for any other purpose. They encreased our national debt upwards of thirteen millions of dollars in four years. The President's Message informs us that the republicans have diminished it upwards of eighteen millions of dollars in five years: Therefore say these grammatical, critical, logical, and religious federalists, the President's Message is "federalism revived!" "Oh most lame and impotent conclusion."
COMMUNICATION.
To the Young Men of Newport.
IT is now earnestly in contemplation to form a new Independent Military Company: It indeed attaches considerable disparagement to the Town, that we possess so small a share of military spirit as hitherto to have been unable to effect it; but at a moment when the toxin of alarm is founded; when some of the belligerent nations "feel power and forget right," and we must either arm in our own defence, or submit to the grossest insults, an establishment of this kind becomes more than ordinary necessary to our safety. And it is sincerely to be hoped, that we possess so much patriotism, that an effort to that end, will not at this time prove ineffectual.
The young men of this town, who are desirous of promoting an undertaking so useful to their country, and honorable to themselves, are requested to meet at the State-House, (North Chamber) on Saturday evening, December 23, at 6 o'clock, to take the subject into consideration.
Mr. BISSER, By giving the following a place in your paper you will oblige the public in general and your friend in particular D. A. LEONARD.
To Correspondents by Mail.
AS there are not less than three towns in the United States by the name of Bristol, and each rising into note and commercial importance, letters addressed to correspondents at one, are frequently sent to the Post-Office of another, where it cannot be ascertained which of the other two was originally intended. By this means, letters almost daily become mislaid and meet with so much delay as totally to lose their object even before they arrive at their place of destination. It is therefore recommended that the supercription of all letters and packages, destined from one State to another and addressed to the above mentioned towns, omit not the name of the State. Post-Masters would then avoid the too frequent imposition of negligence and procrastination, and the object of the writer be seasonably effected. A few papers in the principal commercial cities would not depart from their profession and duty, in passing this intelligence before the public. D. A. LEONARD, Dept. P. M. Bristol (R. I.) Dec. 16, 1805.
The Hon. Fisher Ames, has been elected President of Harvard University, by the Corporation thereof.
WALPOLE, (N. H.) Dec. 6, 1805.
The Legislature of this State convened at Portsmouth on Wednesday last.
EAST INDIES.
The British after several brilliant victories over the native powers opposed to them, have concluded a treaty with the Rajah of Bhurtpore, and tranquility is again restored to the India Company's territories in Hindustan. Holkar, deserted by his allies, has retreated to some remote place with a few followers. [Bost. pap.]
William C. Cabell, is elected Governor of Virginia.
DIED.
In Philadelphia, Mr. JOSEPH HOWLAND son of the late Capt. Job Howland of Newport, in the 31st year of his age.
Ab l'ubiat is life the vision of an hour, Fleet as the wind, and fading as the flow'r A fair delusion, all its brightness joy, Its charms but wound us, and its bliss destroys.
TO BE SOLD OR LET,
Two Lots of Land,
LYING and being in that part of Newport called Newtown, near Mr. Record Heath's. —ALSO,—
A Dwelling-House and Shop, near the Red Market. For further particulars enquire of SPENCER HALL, Near the Red Market.
December 26, 1805.
SCALES & DIVIDERS
For Sale at this Office.
For sale by JACOB RICHARDSON, AT THE POST-OFFICE, A large Assortment of Books and Stationary. The circulating Library has every day, something new added to the large collection of Books.
A general Assortment of School Books;
Among them are Murray's which are certainly the best books for Schools now in print.—His first book for Children, Reader, Grammar, Introduction, and Sequel.
ALMANACKS for the Year 1806. Charts of all the World— America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Book and Sheets.
WRITING PAPER; Of all qualities by the ream or quire—Quills of all qualities—Wafers and Sealing-Wax. About 5,000 pieces
House Paper & Borders, Of different figures and manufactures, some American, French, and English.
FURS.
Muffs and Tippets, and Trimmings.
CUTLERY.
Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each. Mustard & Sweet-Oil.
TICKETS in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery—Also, in the Amoskeag-Canal Lottery. 8000 Dollars highest Prize, in each. Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805.
Notice.
THE sale at PUBLIC AUCTION of the House and Lot of land, in Farewell-Street, now occupied by Jeremiah Austin, is postponed till some future day, of which Notice will be given. BENJAMIN HADWEN. Newport, 12 Mo. 24th, 1805.
A BOAT FOUND.
ON the South End of Prudence, 20th December, the owner is desired to prove property pay charges and take her away. Apply to JONATHAN SWEET. Prudence, Dec. 26 1805.
Messrs. Marcy & Trevett,
Respectfully inform the Public, THAT they have opened their SCHOOL, in Clarke-Street, near Washington-Square, late the residence of Mr. William Bridger— Where youth will be carefully taught Reading grammatically, Writing, Cyphering, Geography, Book-Keeping, by single and double entry, &c.—Those who may intrust them with their children, may depend on the strictest attention being paid to their morals and manner of behavior.—Hours of Tuition from 9 to 12 o'clock in the morning; and from 2 to 5 in the afternoon.—The Evening School from 6 to 9 o'clock.—For further particulars apply at the School-Room.
The LATIN and GREEK Languages, will be taught to those who wish it. Newport, Nov. 21, 1805.
CHARLES D'WOLFE,
Has just received, and for sale, at his Store in Bristol, the following articles, viz.
RAISINS, cake and box, fresh, and of excellent quality, just received from Malaga; also Castile Soap, sweet Oil in boxes of 30 flasks, and boxes of 12 bottles; Claret Wine in casks of 60 gallons; Silks of various colours, Italian Lute strings plain, striped and cross-barred, and two trunks of sewing Silks various colours.
Bristol, Dec. 11.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
Book-Binder & Stationer,
HAS taken the chamber over Messrs. Mather & Rogers' Store, No 77 Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee House, where the Book-Binding business will be carried on in its various branches—Account Books with or without reel backs ruled to any pattern: Old books bound on reasonable terms. Any orders in the above business will be executed with punctuality and dispatch.
An excellent assortment of Stationary, Account and School Books, will always be kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased in Newport.—Now on hand Watt's Psalms, & Hymns, large and small type, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, American Preceptor, do. Selections, Alden's Reader, Dabolls Arithmetic, Roots do. Murray's Abridged Grammar, Webster's Improved Spelling book, do. Grammar, Textaments, Almanacks for 1806. Quills from No. 6 to 16, Slates & Slate Pencils, Letter & common Writing Paper, Sealing Wax, Wafers, Lead Pencils, Ink, Powder, red and black, Columbian Orator, Morse's Geography, Alden's 1st, and 2d Part. Entertaining books for Children, &c. Wholesale and Retail.
Just received, an excellent supply letter and Vellum paper for drawing—Superior paper for Blank Books, &c. Newport, Dec. 13, 1805.
A Farm for Sale,
LYING in the westerly part of Mansfield, containing about one hundred and ninety acres, well proportioned for mowing, pasturing, and plowland. Likewise, a good House and Barn. For further particulars, and conditions of sale, enquire of the subscriber in said Mansfield.
ISAAC HOVET.
Mansfield, (Con.) 12th, 1805.

POETRY.
EXTRACT.
A PROLOGUE.
On opening the Theatre at Botany Bay, spoken by the celebrated Mr. BARRINGTON.
[To understand the point of this performance, the reader should bear in mind, that BARRINGTON, was a noted pick pocket, and was, with his associates, banished to Botany-Bay for crimes.]
FROM distant climes o'er wide spread seas we come, Though, not with much eclat or beat of drum; True Patriots all, for be it understood, We left our country, for our country's good. No private views disgraced our generous zeal, What urg'd our travels was our country's woe; And none will doubt but that our emigration, Has proved most useful to the British nation. But you inquire, what could our breasts inflame With this new passion for theatric fame! What in the practice for our former days, Could shape our talents to exhibit plays! Your patience, Sirs, some observations made, You'll grant us equal to the scenic trade. He who to midnight ladders is no stranger, You'll own, will make an admirable Ranger. To see Macbeth we have not far to roam; And sure in Fileb I shall be quite at home. Unrivall'd there none will dispute my claim To high pre-eminence and exalted fame, As oft on Gad's Hill we have ta'en our stand, When 'twas so dark you could not see your hand; Some true bred Puffins may hope to start, Who when bolter'd well will play his part, The scene to vary we shall try in time, To treat you with a little Pantomime . There light and easy Columbines are found, And well tried Harlequins with us abound: From durance vile our precious selves to keep, We often have recourse to the flying leap. To a black face have sometimes owd escape, And Hounslow, Heath has prov'd the worth of crape.
But how you alk can we e'er hope to soar, Above these scenes and rise to tragic lore! Too oft, alas, we fore'd the unwilling tear, And petrifed the heart with real fear. Macbeth a harvest of applause will reap, For some of us I fear have murder'd sleep. This Lady too, with grace will sleep and talk, Our Pembles have been used at night to walk. Sometimes indeed so various is our art, An actor may improve and mend his part; Give me a horst ! bawls Richard like a drone, We'll find a man would help him to one. Grant us your favor—put us to the test, To gain your smiles we'll do our very best; And without dread of future Turnkey lockets, Thus, in an honest way, still pick your pockets.
FRESH GOODS.
James Mumford, Just received and for Sale, at his Store, No. 88 Thames-Street, a general and extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS; AMONG which are superfine, fine, and middling Broad Cloths, Camisere ditto, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Serges, Plains, Devonshire Kerseys, black Bumbazets, birdseye, Wildboar, worsted Cord for pantaloon, fancy do. for Vests, Velvets, Calimancoes, Durants, Russells, worsted Hosi, Swandowns, Linens, Cambrics, black Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Cam- el's hair Shawls, furniture Chints, copperplate Calicoes—from 1/6 to 3/6 per yard, India Cot- tons, black Lace, Blankets assorted, black mo- rocco Shoes, table Cloths, India shear Muslin, lace, Cambic, lace Muslin, plaid Lutekings, lead, brown and black Satins, silk Hosi, silk Plush for bonnets, silk and beaver Gloves, Fearnoughts, &c. Also, Tortoise Shell Combs. All which are offered for sale at the most reason- able prices, and as low as at any Store in the State. Newport, Oct. 24.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beau- tiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the Town of Newport, containing one hun- dred acres, with a large, con- venient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese- House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Or- chard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly— very well sheltered with large trees; and a beau- tiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining;—a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description: The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for bar- ley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in fair- able divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms made easy.—Apply to
NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises. Newport, October 9. 1805.
CASH and the highest price, given at this Office, for Cotton & Lin- en Rags, and old Sail Cloth.
Cheaper than was ever sold in Newport.
W. R. WILDER, PLEDGES himself to sell every article in the Book & Stationary line, either at whole- sale or retail, cheaper than can be bought in New- port. It being his intention to relinquish the business of his Book-Store next spring—his present Assortment will be found extensive and well chosen. Newport, Nov. 7.
Delays are Dangerous.
ALL Persons who are indebted to Nichols & Cundall for breaking and carding wool, are hereby requested to call, previous to the twentieth of this month, and settle their ac- counts with the subscriber; whereby he may be enabled to make a final settlement with the concerned: He positively declines future su- perintending the business. SAMUEL CLARK. N. B. The above business will be conti- nued as usual. October 7. 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast , Mer- chant, late of Newport, deceased, represent- ed insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwell- ings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested. JOHN SLOCUM, } Commis- JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghast whose receipt will be a complete discharge. WILLIAM MOORE, jr. } Adminis- CALEB GREEN, } trators. STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Newport, 7th October, 1805.
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d. Newport April 3. 1802. 79tf.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. Sherry Wine, A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Ver- digrease,—and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
Wanted Immediately, A JOURNEYMAN HATTER, who is a good workman. To such an one, gene- rous encouragement will be given. Apply to SAMUEL MOSES. Newport, Aug. 15.
JOB SHERMAN Has received a Consignment of 89 sides sole Leather Neat's Leather Calf Skins and Boot Legs. ALSO, A very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. Consisting of Superfine Broadcloths and Cassimerees Common do. do. Royal Patent Cord fancy do. Velvets and Thicketts Toilnets and Swanzetown Bombackets and Poppletons Wildboar Russells and Calimancoes Flannels and Baizes Dimities and Calicoes Crape Real Colrain Linens, by piece or yard Leather do. Plattillas do. Brown do. Russia Sheeting, white and brown Suspender, by dozen or single A variety of Checks by piece Check Handkerchiefs do. India Muslins Home made do. for shirting, very nice Cotton Bedricks and Cotton Yarn A variety of Men and Women's Shoes Camels Hair Shawls Silk Gloves 1 Piece Green Morreen Blankets and Rugs Cotton and Silk Umbrellas Carolina and French Indigo. GROCERIES as usual— Among which are five kinds of TEAS and Co- oa shells. The above articles with many others, too numerous to mention in an advertisement, will be Sold on the most moderate terms. Newport, 12th mo. 4th. 1805.
For Sale, A LARGE two story Dwelling- House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Gar- den, situate in Thames-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Bull, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.— Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20.
TO BE LET, And possession given the 10th of April, SHOP No. 83, Thames-Street, nearly oppo- site the Union-Bank. Enquire at this Of- fice. March 27, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of George Reynolds , son of John , late of North-Kingstown, mariner, de- ceased, that the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of North-Kingstown, have allowed them Six months from this date to exhibit their claims a- gainst said estate, to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Commis- TANNER REYNOLIVER REYNOLDS, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Oct. 14th, 1805.
JOHN STEVENS, TIN-PLATE WORKER, HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has ta- ken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest no- tice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.— Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pew- ter and Lead.
To be Let, THE lower rooms of a well finished, and convenient Dwelling-House, in a plea- sant and healthy part of the town. For fur- ther particulars, enquire of the Printer. Newport, October 17, 1805.
WE the subscribers being appointed Com- missioners by the Hon. Court of Pro- bate for the town of North-Kingstown, to re- ceive and examine the claims of the creditors against the estate of Richard Phillips late of said town, deceased, represented insolvent: Hereby notify all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit them to either of the sub- scribers at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, being the time al- lowed by said Court. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- ISAAC HALL, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate are de- sired to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN SMITH, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Nov. 11, 1805. [3w
Six Farms for sale, LYING in and near the town of Marlbo- rough county of Hartford and State of Connecticut, within eight miles of Connecticut river. The Farms contain from 70 to 110 acres each, with a dwelling house, barn, and other conveniences. The best recommendation of the Farms will be an actual view of them.— A very liberal credit will be given. For fur- ther particulars enquire of the subscriber. JOEL FOOTE, Marlborough, Nov. 5, 1805.
Will be Sold at Auction, FOR the benefit of the Underwriters, on Wednesday the 11th day of December next, the Schooner Monongahela Farmer, now lay- ing at Barion's Wharf —burthen 100 and a half tons, four years old, with all her tackle, all per. inventory, which may be seen at Samuel & Joshua Lopez's Auction Room.
JOHN SHEARMAN, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever. Newport, May 31st, 1805.
Now landing from the brig Horn , and for Sale By JOSEPH LYON, At his Wharf. FOUR thousand bushels of Liverpool Salt, Eighty Crates of Liverpool assorted Ware, Six Chaldrons of good Coal. Also, a quantity of Pitch and Tar. Newport, July 31.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of PEWS, in the First Congre- gational Church, or Meeting-House in New- port, who have neglected to pay the sum or sums of money, in which such Pews are assessed or taxed, for repairing said House, that unless such Tax or Taxes are discharged, within Three months next after this notice, such Pews will be sold at Public Auction for that purpose: agreeable to Act of Incorporation. By Order of the Committee, SETH YATES, Clerk. Newport, November 22, 1805.
For sale by CHARLES C. HOSKINS & Co. 50 barrels, prime Beef, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine. Newport, Oct. 7.
For Charleston, (S. C.)
THE new Sloop Packet , Jesse Martin , Master, burthen Sixty Tons; will sail in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to JOHN & H. CAHOONE. No. 15, Banister's Wharf. Newport, December 4th, 1805.
FOR SALE, A New fashion, handsome built, well made CHAISE.—Apply to the Printer: Newport, Nov. 21.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf.
A new & correct Chart OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Fiogs Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Publish- ed June 1st, 1805, by John Caboone, Newport, and Nicoll Folsom, New-London. Newport, July 17.
NOTICE. ORDERS have been received from govern- ment, for the completion of the collection of the direct tax, ordered by Congress, July 14, 1798.—Therefore this is to inform those who have not paid their tax, that unless they make an immediate settlement with the Collect- or, their estates must be advertised for sale. JOHN A. COLLINS, Collector's Office, Dec. 18, 1805.
WE the Subscribers being by the Honor- able Court of Probate, of the Town of Newport, appointed to receive, examine and ad- just the claims of the creditors to the Estate of LUKE BLIVEN , late of Newport, aforesaid, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, Give Notice to all persons who have any demands a- gainst the Estate, to bring them to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within Six Months, from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court of Probate. WILLIAM HUNTER, } Commis- EDWARD THURSTON, } sioners. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to JOHN CAHOONE, Administrator. Newport, Nov. 4, 1805.
BRISTOL HOTEL.
THE SUBSCRIBER INFORMS the public and his former custom- ers, that he has opened a genteel Tavern and BOARDING HOUSE , at the sign of the Horn , in a spacious building, erected by the Bristol Insurance Company for that purpose, with a convenient Stable , and in a central part of the town—Where Gentlemen and Ladies may depend on good accomodations. Every attention will be given, and the smallest fa- vors gratefully acknowledged, by RICHARD BARKER. Bristol, Dec. 11th, 1805.
Rhode-Island Insurance Company.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO the Stockholders of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, to meet at the State- House, in Newport, on the 1st Wednesday in January next, at half past 2 o'clock, P. M. to elect Directors for the year ensuing, and to transact such other business as may be laid be- fore them. By order of the President and Directors, GEORGE BRIGGS, Sec'y. 18 December, 1805.
ALMANACKS
For the year of our Lord 1806, for sale at this Office, per gross, dozen, or single.
French Town Seminary Lottery.
ALL persons who are indebted to the Man- agers of said Lottery, for Tickets in the first Class, are earnestly requested to make im- mediate payment; otherwise their Notes will be put in suit without further notice. THOMAS FRY PARDON TILLINGHAST } Mana- GEORGE CARD. } gers. East-Greenwich, Oct. 8, 1805.
STRAYED AWAY, FROM the subscriber, on the 7th of Nov- ember last, a MILCH COW , about Sev- en years old, of a light brown color, with a star in her forehead, some white in her flank, and her nose somewhat crooked and twisted.—Who- ever will give information where said Cow is, to the subscriber, shall be generously rewarded. JAMES CHAPPELL. Newport, Dec. 4th 1806.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN- PLATE WORKER, at his shop, No. 117, Thames-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant at- tendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Ir- on, made at the shortest notice. Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.