Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1806-08-02 00:00:00

Gerald of the United States.
WARREN:—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 44, of Vol. XIV.]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1806.
[Whole No. 710.]
WEEKLY ALMANACK.
   AUGUST. D. Of. P. F. Sea. REMARKS.     1 Sunday, 4 54 8 40 10 43 Days long. 14h.   2 Monday, 4 55 8 41 11 24 [10m.]   3 Tuesday, 4 56 8 42 12 9   4 Wednesday, 4 57 8 43 12 55   5 Thursday, 4 58 8 44 13 47   6 Friday, 5 0 7 45 13 39 Likely for rain.   7 Saturday, 5 1 7 46 14 38  
New and seasonable Goods.
Elizabeth Croade,
Informs the Public that she continues the Business of her late Husband JOHN CROADE, and solicits the Patronage of old Customers and the Public.
HAVING received a large addition of new and well chosen GOODS,
of the latest Importations, makes her present Assortment compleat, which she is enabled to sell as low, and on as good Terms as heretofore: Among the Goods are,
2d and 2d quality SUPERFINE BROADCLOTHS, of the most fashionable colors.
Middling and common ditto.
Superfine and common CASSIMERE.
Ribbed and plain ditto.
MORENS, JOANS, SHALLOONS, DURANTS and DUROYS —all colors.
Black & blue, ribbed & plain RUSSELL'S.
Black FLORENTINES.
1/2 & 3/4 black and coloured Saratoga CAMBRICS, for Ladies' Gowns.
1/2 & 3/4 embroidered ditto.
1/2 & 3/4 white glazed and unglazed ditto.
1/2 & 3/4 figured ditto.
Laced, pique, colonade and malmalli MUSLINS.
1/2 JACONET do.
Figured black and white Cambric MUSLIN, for ditto.
A large assortment and extensive variety of the most fashionable and elegant Superfine and common CHINTZES and CALICOES.
CHINTZ FURNITURE —a variety.
Red and white, purple and white, and blue & white COPPERPLATE do.
1/2 and 3/4 Dutch and Irish LINENS.
Brown ditto.
Elegant Damask DIAPERS, 1/2, 3/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/2, 3/4 common do.
BRITANNIAS and PLATILLAS.
RUSS SHEETING, Ravens' DUCK.
DOWLAS & ROANS.
Long CLOTHS and fine MUSLIN.
Long LAWNS.
A great variety of INDIA COTTONS, from 1/2 to 3/4 SHEETING to fine SHIRTING, by the piece or otherwise, unusually low—1/2 & 3/4 wide.
Black, blue and brown ditto.
A great variety of Factory CHECKS STRIPES and TICKING.
English cotton and linen CHECKS.
India CALICOES.
1/2 & 3/4 BOOK MUSLINS —figured do.—an assortment.
LENO, plain and figured do.
Laced VEILS.
Worked CAP PATTERNS.
Laced ditto. BORDERS.
DIMITIES —a great choice.
1/2 Cambric DIMITY —corded do.
Linen CAMBRICS.
Plain and checked cotton, and silk and cotton CHAMBRAYS.
Book and Jacobet MUSLIN HANDKERCHIEFS.
1/2 Damask Silk SHAWLS.
1/2 plain do. do.
1/2 embroidered Mullin do.
Silk and camet's hair SHAWLS.
Black, white, buff and slate fringed, and cotton cambric do.
A variety of fashionable coloured and black fringed SILK HANDKERCHIEFS.
Blue and red China checked do.
Baudetins do.
Muslin CRAVATS.
A variety of Linen and Cotton POCKET HANDKERCHIEFS.
Sooty ROMALS and GILLA.
Black and coloured CRAPES.
Black, white and green plain GAUZES.
Black and white BUCKRUM.
Black and white MILLINETS.
A variety of fashionable India, French and Italian black and coloured SILKS for gowns.
1/2 chop of colored SATIN for Cloaks.
Black India SATINS, 1/2 and 3/4 quality.
English and Indian plain ribbed ditto, suitable for Gentlemen's Vests.
Plain and figured MUSLINET, JANE and MARSEILLES for ditto.
Black, blue, buff, yellow, and Olive plain, ribbed and twilled VELVETS —a great choice.
THICKSETS and CORDUROY.
1/2 Chop India blue & yellow NANKENS, by package piece or otherwise,
English blue, black and colored do. of every description.
Striped NANKINETS, do. do.
Black and coloured silk do. do.
Black, blue, olive & mixed, twilled & untwilled GRANDURILLS.
BOGLEPORES.
JEANS and FUSTIANS.
Black & colored SATINS, for Ladies' Bonnets.
MOES, SARNETS and PERSIAN.
A great variety of fashionable RIBBONS, TASTES and EDGINGS.
Black and white LACES —an assortment.
Black and colored GALOONS.
Plain and figured Velvet BINDINGS.
Black, cinnamon, lead, green & Murray, Silk VELVETS, suitable for Ladies Shawls, &c.
Black and colored, fashionable Willow BONNETS.
Straw, ditto, a great Choice.
Cane and Willow SHEETS.
26 & 28 inch Silk UMBRELLAS.
26 do. Cotton, ditto.
A variety of Ladies Walking Stick PARASOLS.
Scotch THREADS —colored do.
TAPES and BOBBINS.
SILK, TWIST, and BUTTONS.
QUALITY and SHOE BINDINGS —all colors.
Ladies' black and colored extra long French and English plain & pic nic Silk GLOVES, a great choice.
Black and colored do. do. MITTS.
Black and colored cotton MITTS & GLOVES.
Long Kid do.
Silk and cotton BRACES.
Glove TIPS.
Gentlemen's black and coloured Silk and Cotton GLOVES.
Common and best beaver, and tanned dog-skin Gloves.
Kid and Morocco SLIPPERS.
Black Velvet and Florentine do.
Silk, silk and cotton plain and ribbed black, white and coloured cotton HOSE.
Vandyke and hempen do.
Ladies' black, white and colored cotton ditto, with lace Clocks.
A variety of Ivory, bone, and other wood-fish FANS. —Tiffany do.
1/2 & 3/4 OIL CLOTHS, &c. &c.
LOOKING-GLASSES;
a handsome assortment.
A few articles in the STATIONERY LINE, such as quarto and common Bibles, Testaments, Rippon's Hymns, Watts' Psalms and Hymns, Spelling Books, Alden's 1st and 2d vols. and Reading Books, Preceptors, Geographies, Dictionaries, Arithmetics, Bowditch's Practical Navigator, Ramford's Essays, Writing Paper, Copy Slips, Walden's Ink-Powder, Ink-stands, Sand-Boxes, Dutch Quills, Slates; red and black Morocco Pocket Books, &c. &c.
HARD-WARE—viz.
Shovels, Flat Irons, Warming Pans, Shovels and Tonges, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack Knives, Nail and Shoe Hammers, Candlesticks, Desk and Draw Trimmings, Door, Chest, Cupboard, Stock and Trunk Locks, Hinges and double warded pad do.; Hinges, Door and Table Butts, Saws, Files, Chisels, Plane Irons, Table and Tea Spoons, Buck-tin Tea Pot, Hods, Hearth, Clothes and Shoe Brushes, Waiters, Snares and Snuffer Trays, Drats, japanned and common Thomas Latchet, patent Trowels, Carpenter's Rules, Size Sticks, Pincers and Nippers, Chisels and Gauges, Tea Canisters, Razors, Sheep Shears, Cotton and Wool Cards, Spectacles, and many others, too numerous to mention.
An assortment of Nails and Brads.—German Heart and Club, Crawley and Haisback, English and Philadelphia Steel, &c.
London PEWTER.
Platters, Plates, Basins, Porringers, Pint and Quart Pots.
An assortment of TIN-WARE.
Boston and New-York SNUFF, per bladder.
W. India GOODS & GROCERIES.
among which are,
West-India Rum, French and Spanish Brandy, Holland Gin, Sherry, Vidalia and Malaga Wines, Imperial, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon skin, Soachong and Bohea Teas, white and brown Sugars, Loaf do. Mottled, Flour, Rice, Coffee, Grains, Raisins, Pimento, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Ginger, Almonds, S. arch, bar and having Soap, &c. &c.
Cotton Warp and Filling; at the Factory prices.
Leather and hair TRUNKS.
WARREN, June 6. 1806
Save your Rags!!
CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing-Office.
15 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 23d inst. a Yellow Negro BOY, an Indented Apprentice, named BENJAMIN BARNEY, about 18 Years of Age, Five Feet Six and a Half Inches high—had on when he went away, a Blue Short Jacket, and a Pair Nankene Trowsers.—Any one who may take up said Boy and deliver him to the Subscriber, shall receive the above Reward and all necessary charges paid. DANIEL PHINNEY.
N. B. —ALL Master's of vessels and other Persons are hereby forbid harbouring or carrying off said Apprentice under Penalty of the Law. Warren, July 25, 1806.
COMMUNICATION.
FOR THE HERALD.
"Delightful task! to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot."
Thomson's.
PARENTS, Guardians and teachers, you are the Delpher of instruction to the rising Generation. To your office then, is attached an unlimited responsibility. Such is the customary influence of custom and habit, that the manners, principles and rules, acquired in early life, accompany its votary to the grave. If the youth under your papilage, imbibe corrupt principles, no after admonitions can eradicate them from his mind. If on the other hand, he be instructed in virtue and morality, the impressions received, will remain indelible, through the period of life. These premises if correct and on a general scale experience confirms them to, it cannot be admitted all of the obligations which their station imposes. Every conception of morality and all the duties of a good life; the pictures of virtue and the hideous deformities of impiety, should be represented to the juvenile mind. They should be taught these obvious truths; that obedience is preferable to perverseness, that cheerfulness is better than anger, that wisdom is more amiable than ignorance, that integrity is repeatable, that "honesty is the best policy" and that religion is the source of all our comforts here and of our prospects in futurity. Many spurn at these principles and look upon them as the dogmatism of the ignorant and superstitious. They suffer the precepts of religion and virtue to slide by unenforced to their children. They deem their application to the study of the languages and the sciences as comprising all the pursuits and attainments appropriate to the spring-season of their years. The reception of religious truths and the practical knowledge of virtue, remains to their own discretion, unenforced, unenforced. Ageless was asked what were the primary studies of youth. He answered, "the study of those principles which capacitate them for the performance of their duty in mature years." The principle therefore of being regardless of every other qualification of a child, but the knowledge of the languages is a baleful one. It is the duty of parents not only to chain the minds of their little ones to literature, but to chain them to a love and veneration of every thing that is good and praiseworthy.—For this purpose every inordinate desire and every immoderate passion should be speedily suppressed and discountenanced; "Give line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little," in this way you will train up your child to the great advantage of civil society and secure to yourself the approbation of your great Creator. ANAXAGORAS.
Foreign Intelligence.
FRANCE. PARIS, MAY 30.
GEN. MOITER, commandant of the French troops in Dalmatia, has given an account to the Viceroy of Italy, that, on the 29th of April, a Russian ship of the line, and several brigs, commanded by Admiral Baillie, presented themselves in the road of the island of Leisina, where Capt. Guyard, of the 23d regiment of the line commanded with a demi-battalion of that corps. On the 29th and 30th the enemy began to fire from all his vessels, and effected a debarkation under a shower of bullets, and a great number of armed sloops. Capt. Guyard who had time to take his measures, suffered the Russians to advance as far as the Greek Church of St. Veneranda, where he was entrenched. Then at the head of his troops, he attacked the Russians with the bayonet, (they were 800, and the French only 500 in number,) overpowered them, and drove them in the course of a continued action, all the way to the sea, killing forty-five men,
wounding sixty, and making 176 prisoners, including one captain, two lieutenants and three ensigns. M. Duchesne, Lieutenant of Grenadiers, Captain Hudoux, the grenadier Charreau, and Poissand, Sergeant of the Voltigeurs, observing that it was the intention of the enemy to re-embark, threw themselves into a Russian boat, at the moment the enemy entered it and made themselves masters both of vessel and the men.
SPAIN. GIBRALTAR, MAY 24.
NAVAL ACTION.
The following particulars of a most brilliant achievement performed by his Majesty's frigate Sirius , Capt. Prowse, on the coast of Italy, have been received from an officer on board the frigate, and may be depended upon. We publish them without comments: no praise can heighten the merit which the bare unadorned account bespeaks in the gallant commander and his brave crew.
H. M. S. Sirius , April 26, 1806.
"On Thursday, April 17, we gained information from a vessel we boarded at sea, that a French national squadron, consisting of one ship, three brigs, one bombarde, and five heavy gun-vessels, had failed that morning from Civita-Vechia for Naples. We immediately made all sail in chase of them, and, at 4 o'clock, had the pleasure of seeing them from our mast head, and cleared ship for action; at 6 o'clock, saw them very plain from our deck, under easy sail, and apparently determined to wait our attack; at half past 6 they hove to, and at 7 we commenced action on both sides within pistol shot; at 8 observed several of the enemy's vessels much damaged, and running in for the land, we still in close action with the ship and three brigs, at a quarter past 9, the ship ceased firing, and hailed us to say she had struck. I am sorry that we could not take possession of some other vessels, the night being so very dark, and our ship very much crippled and close to the land. However, we have given them something to remember us. The ship is la Bergere , and now with us at Malta. They mounted in the whole 93 guns, and 661 men, which you will see by the list of them I send you. I can assure you we found enough to do with the whole of them; for the water was so smooth that all their guns told; and for a frigate, like the Sirius , of 36 guns, and only 260 men, to have 93 guns, and 661 men against her, it was serious indeed. Capt. Prowse has lost his nephew, Mr. Adair, a very fine young man; his brother was killed on board the Victory , with Lord Nelson; he was captain of the marines. I am sorry to say, that we had 9 killed, and 20 wounded; the enemy had 50 killed and wounded.
Names of the enemy's vessels, who engaged his Majesty's frigate, Sirius , off Rome, Thursday night, April 26.
 Ship la Bergere (commodore) 170 men, 13 twelve pounders, 1 thirty-two pound carronade.  Brig l'Abeille , 110 men, 18 nine pounders, two thirty-six pound carronades.  Brig la Ligurie , 72 men, 12 nine pounders.  Brig la Junus , 78 men, 12 nine pounders.  Bombard la Victorie , 76 men, 12 eighteen and two 68 pound carronades.  Cutter la Gauloise , 37 men, 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade.  Gun-vessel la Jalousie , 33 men, 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade.  Gun-vessel la Gentille , 36 men, 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade.  Gun-vessel la Provencale , 49 men, 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade.  Total, 661 men, 93 guns and carronades.  H. M. frigate Sirius —260 men, 36 guns. 
ENGLAND. LONDON, JUNE 8.
A British expedition against Manilla , was contemplated in the East Indies.
PACIFIC RUMORS AGAIN.
JUNE 11.—In consequence of the arrival of dispatches for Government

on Thursday last, by a flag of truce from France, and two cartels in the course of the week, with several persons of distinction, who were detained at the commencement of the war, the Funds have experienced a rise of one per cent. Omnim, which was done at 2 1-4 on Wednesday, was, on Saturday, contracted for at 3 1-3. Nothing whatever has transpired respecting the nature of the dispatches received, nor is any thing likely to be known on the subject, as Government very properly keeps the matter a secret, to prevent speculation in the fund, and in articles of merchandize. Cruizers are often kept for the purpose of meeting the flags of truce at sea, as soon as they quit the French ports, to take out the dispatches. This was the case with respect to the last; however, it argues favourable, that an intercourse continues open, and that an arrangement is completed relative to an exchange of prisoners.
The garrison of Geta still holds out, though incessantly cannonaded. Some reinforcements have been received from Sicily, and a communication with the sea still continued open. A small fort in Alraggo, has also maintained its position against the French.
Letters from the Hague advise, that in consequence of the repeated deputations which have been sent to Bonaparte, he has so far related from his plan of monarchical government, as to suffer their High Mightinesses to remain on their present footing—the interest of the national debt to be paid as usual—the system of taxation not to be altered—the religion of the country not to be changed—and the Constitution to remain the same—the present Pensionary to continue second in command, if it shall please him—with this condition, that Louis Bonaparte, be declared Captain—and Admiral General Stadtholder.
By a Royal Decree of Joseph Napoleon, King of Naples and Sicily, an establishment is formed for the regulation of his government and household.
It is certain that an order has been issued by our government for taking out the crews of Prussian vessels and confining them as prisoners of war. This order excepts the Captains and Masters only. From this circumstance, there can arise no opinion that any adjustment of differences with Prussia is expected at this moment.
Dispatches have been received from France by a flag of truce and two cartels, having on board several persons of distinction, who were detained at the commencement of the war.—This circumstance, has excited considerable attention, and occasioned a trifling rise in the funds; but in the present state of things on the continent it is highly improbable that the new ministry, who now appear to understand the objects and views of Bonaparte, with as clear a sight and brain, as the former administration, will listen to any terms of peace that he can offer. Flags of truce and cartels may continue to arrive and their dispatches be received with civility; but until the military power and influence of France is reduced, either by the consent of its government, or by the strength of the powers opposed to its ambition, there can be no peace—no security to England. This sentiment is well understood.
The conduct of our cruisers on the American station, has occasioned some very unpleasant sensations here as well as in the United States. There may be blame attached to both parties—but we hope no circumstance will arise, to shake the good understanding which the policy, the interest and the feelings of both, should lead them to preserve. Our government, we feel persuaded, will never suffer any wanton or unjust treatment to be committed on the commerce or citizens of a country, whose peace and prosperity is so intimately blended with its own.
BLOODY AFFRAY.
On Sunday a desperate affray took place in Broadway, between some Irish laborers, and Americans, belonging to
vessels in the river. A quarrel between an American and an Irishman, respecting a girl, in which the Yankee beat his antagonist, and bore off the frail fair one, began the scene. The Irishman soon after returned, with a large number of his countrymen, armed with bludgeons, &c. and dared the "Yankees" to combat. The Americans collected in force, and armed themselves with proper weapons; but did not attempt to provoke any breach of the peace. Seeing this, the Irish made an onset on the Americans, who though they defended themselves stoutly, were defeated, after a severe and bloody contest. Upwards of 20 Americans were wounded—six of them dangerously. A young man had his skull fractured; one had both legs broken; and another one leg. The recovery of these three is considered hopeless. An American Captain, we learn, is among the wounded. This success made the Irish outrageous.—One MURTOCH SULLIVAN, was their reputed leader. The Police Office took immediate measures to stop the riot, and bring the rioters to punishment. Several magistrates, with constables and other officers, repaired to the scene, and arrested and committed about 40 of the most active. They were examined yesterday. About 15 of the wounded Americans (all who were able) attended as witnesses. They exhibited a deplorable sight. On investigation it appeared the Irish were the aggressors; 15 were fully committed for trial, and eight sent on board the tender. A woman was identified among the crowd who attended the examination as the person who gave an Irishman a clasp knife for a weapon; she was taken, examined and committed.
Before the Americans left the Court, a magistrate reminded them of a riot in Wopping some time since, in which some American sailors were the aggressors, and were punished accordingly;—and that the laws of Great Britain were equally administered to persons of all nations. The Americans, he said, in this instance had conducted themselves with prudence and discretion, and justice should be done them.
BY THE MAILS.
ORLEANS. NEW ORLEANS, JUNE 13.
DIED , on Wednesday last, Mr. Hugh Pollock, of the house of Pollock & Morgan, merchants of this city.
—on Wednesday last, Wm. J. Beale; his death was occasioned by a wound received from a Spaniard, with whom he had a dispute at the late fire. This premeditated and daring murder was committed in the presence of a large number of citizens. The atrocious villain, shortly after the dispute began, deliberately withdrew and sharpened a large knife; on his return he gave the deceased a fatal stab in the side, which severed one of his ribs—after which this blood-thirsty murderer made several attempts to stab those who were in the act of apprehending him. He is secured, and no doubt will receive the punishment due to his opprobrious crime.
VIRGINIA. ALEXANDRIA, JULY 25.
Extract of a letter from on board the U. S. brig Hornet, written to a friend in Georgetown, dated Gibraltar, May 26, 1806.
WE had a most agreeable passage from New-York to France.—On the 18th of April fell in with a British squadron of 8 sail of the line and 2 frigates off Cape Finisterre, and was boarded by the Dragon, of 74 guns. On the 23d came to an anchor in the harbour of L'Orient—here we saw a 74, a frigate, a brig, schooner, and several armed vessels ready for sea, three 74's, and a frigate building, probably for John Bull. On the 18th of May, sailed from L'Orient. At 2 P. M., was boarded by the Defiance, of 74 guns, made Cape St. Vincents on the 24th, and on the 25th, fell in with a British fleet of 12 sail off Cadiz, was boarded by the Orion, of 74 guns, and informed by the lieutenant that the Spanish admiral had sent a challenge
to admiral Collingwood, and that it was accepted—an engagement may therefore be expected every hour.—May 26, came to an anchor at the rock of Gibraltar, where we found the frigates Constitution and Essex, brigs Argus, and Vixen, and all the gun-boats, going for the United States.
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, JULY 26.
Capt. Hanifen, of the schr. Argus, arrived last night in 16 days from Curacao, informs us, that on the 11th July, in lat. 29, long. 72, 30, he was boarded by a frigate, who ordered him to steer for N. N. W. for a French squadron. At 4, P. M., was spoke by the Patriot, of 74 guns, and ordered to sail for the squadron of six sail of the line and one frigate then in sight. At day light the next morning he went on board the Patriot; after which the captain of the 74. and Capt. Hanifen, went on board the Admiral to breakfast. At 9, Jerome Bonaparte came on board by signal, who treated Capt. H. with politeness—was sorry to be obliged to detain him for four or five days with the squadron. Jerome also expressed a wish to see his lady; whom, he said, he never could forget. The squadron had been to the Cape of Good Hope and the Brazils.
Capt. Hanifen learnt that they were seen by Admiral Cochrane with 4 ships and 3 frigates, but he did not think proper to come near them. At eight o'clock on Sunday last, in a squall, Capt. H. left the squadron off Charleston. Where they were bound he did not learn. The schr. Amanda, of Wilmington, for St. Kitts, was in possession of the schooner.
Capt. Hanifen, informs, that he learned from a Spanish gentleman direct from the Main, that 8 of the prisoners taken on board of Miranda's schooners died in prison under the weight of their chains, that the 15 officers who had commissions under Miranda were sentenced to be hung, and that the privates had been released. He also informs that all the ports on the Main were opened to neutrals on the 8th of July.
CONNECTICUT. NEW HAVEN, JULY 23. COUNTERFEITERS.
On Friday evening and Saturday morning last, a clan of these gentry were ferreted from their holes in the neighborhood of this city. Four of them, viz. Yoss Hall, Ralph Foot, James Smith and Sperry , were taken and bound over for trial at the ensuing session of the superior Court, which commences in this city the present week. As neither of the prisoners could give security for appearance, they were accordingly committed to prison. On Monday morning another of the gang, whose name is Gardner Isbell , was (as we are informed) also committed for trial.
The plates and apparatus of these fellows have not yet been discovered, and their engraver, Israel Terrill , has hitherto eluded his pursuers. At their principal place of rendezvous, however, a large quantity of silk paper, for their bills, has been discovered, and on one of the party (Smith) a very considerable amount in bills (tolerably well imitated) on the following banks, viz. 1 dollar New-York State Bank: 5 do. Manhattan do. and 3 do. Cheshire (Keene.)
VERMONT. BURLINGTON, JULY 9.
"A young man by the name of Isaac Baldwin, had been for some time partially deranged. On Wednesday the 25th, he purchased a large two bladed knife and a quantity of laudanum, and set out from Litchfield for Canaan, where he lodged at one Dr. Root's. The Doctor it seems lives near a house in which a school was taught by a Miss Steele. Immediately after her school was dismissed at night, Baldwin went to the school-house, where he found this young lady writing at her table alone—seized her by the hair, and with the knife he had purchased for the purpose, cut her throat in a most shocking manner, took off one ear, and inflicted two deep and dangerous wounds in her shoulder. As she struggled to escape from him, he threw her upon the floor, jumped upon her, and stabbed her in the back in ten or twelve different places. Twice he plunged his blade so deep that it perforated her lungs. Her shrieks alarmed Dr. Root, who went to her assistance and found her wallowing in blood. Baldwin fled to the woods and drank his laudanum, but it had not the desired effect. He was taken about midnight, and is now lodged in jail. His delirium will probably screen him from punishment, but we are in-
formed there is a strong concatenation of circumstances to prove a deliberate intention, and as venomous malice as the coldest villainy could engender. It is said that several years since he became acquainted with Miss Steele and addressed her, but she declined his attention—that he lately heard she was soon to be married to another, and that this circumstance is supposed to have wound him up to such a height of desperation and ruffian cruelty. The young lady still survives, but the prospect of her recovery is by no means flattering. She says, that when he entered the house and advanced towards her, he said, "Since we cannot live together, Eliza, we will die together." For several days previous to his committing the crime, Baldwin was much more rational than he had been for several months: but in a desperate moment he has ruthlessly cut off a respectable and amiable young lady from all her prospects of happiness in this life, and probably life itself.
KENTUCKY. LEXINGTON, JULY 5.
By a gentleman who passed thro' the Cherokee nation, a few days ago, we are informed, that a very extraordinary duel was fought there on the 16th inst. between James Vann, and his brother-in-law, John Falling, (a half breed) in consequence of a former misunderstanding. Vann sent for his brother-in-law to meet him at an appointed place, about half way between their own houses, for the purpose of giving him satisfaction. They accordingly met, with their seconds, all armed with muskets and pistols. When they approached in sight of each other, they galloped up so near, that their horses heads were touching, when they fired nearly at the same inst. The contents of Vann's musket, which was 30 rifle bullets, entered the breast of Falling, and he fell dead from his horse; and was left on the ground until the next morning. Vann's coat sleeve was burnt with the powder of Falling's musket.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, JULY 29.
FROM THE HAVANA.
Capt. Harvey, arrived at Quarantine, from the Havana, informs, that he left that port on the 14th July, at which time there were then in the harbour 40 sail of American vessels, 30 of which arrived there in the course of a day. This circumstance occasioned an immediate rise of sugars, and fall of American productions.—The advance of sugars was about 50 cents per quintal. Dollars very scarce 6 to 7 per cent. being given in exchange for doubloons. The article of hogs lard, fell 4 dollars per quintal, on the arrival of the above-mentioned vessels.
Capt. Harvey further advises, that on the 7th July, an English convoy from Jamaica past the Moro, with 280 sail, under convoy of three 74's, four frigates, and 7 sloops of war, when they fell in with a fleet of Spanish sugar coasters, on their way from Windward to the Havana, and took and destroyed nearly the whole; they were under the protection of several lugger brigs and gun boats.
WARREN:
SATURDAY, AUG. 2, 1806.
We understand that His Excellency the Tunisian Ambassador declines embarking in the U. S. brig Franklin ; as her accommodations are not considered sufficient for himself and suit.
A letter from the West-Indies, dated the 9th inst. received at Philadelphia, says. "The Leader, with Gen. Miranda, and her consorts have arrived at Trinidad, from whence they are immediately to renew their designs against the Spanish Main."
A letter received by a respectable gentleman of Baltimore, from his friend in London, states, "between this country and the United States, it is understood that every thing is far advanced in an amicable adjustment."
Accounts from Barbadoes, of the 14th inst. state, that, on information being received of the arrival of a French squadron at Martinique, Admiral Cochrane left that place for Martinique, in the Northumberland, with the Ethelion, on the 9th inst. and on the 12th, Sir Edward Brey, in the Agememnon, went to join him; as did the Elephant and Canada ships.
From a Charleston paper of July 24.
By a gentleman who arrived on Sunday last from Cayenne, we are informed that Jerome Bonaparte was originally bound to the Cape of Good Hope, but learning the fate of that colony by a vessel spoken at sea, he intended to have proceeded to St. Helena, but after cruising about for 8 days, could not hit the island.
There were great rejoicings in Cayenne, on the arrival of a prince of the blood royal of

France. The inhabitants had suffered so much under the tyranny of Victor Hughes, that they immediately applied to the prince for some amelioration in their situation; but he went off without doing any thing, and the old Governor, irritated at their insolence, exercised more coercion than before, banishing some to uninhabited and desolate parts of the continent.
Jerome declared it to be his intention, as he had been prevented in the East-Indies, to strike some blow, before he returned to France, that should immortalize his name. Then, says he, when the Emperor shall applaud my conduct and say, "Jerome, what shall I give you to reward you for your bravery?—I shall answer, "Sire, give me my wife—she is the greatest gift you can bestow upon me—and if you give me her, you will make me happy." But, says he, if he will not give me my wife, I will go home (calling America his home) and never think more of leaving her.
Particulars respecting the French and British Fleets off St. Thomas.
On Sunday the 6th of July, Capt. Parters-son, being in the harbour of St. Thomas, where it had been rumoured for some days past, that the French fleet under a French admiral, Jerome Bonaparte commanding one of the ships, intended to destroy the British Merchantsmen, consisting of near 200 sail, then arrived at Tortola, in order to collect the remaining ships that were to proceed to Europe, which occasioned considerable alarm in the island.
At about 12 o'clock, a large ship hove in sight, and another followed—and they continued following till six sail of the line one frigate were in sight; they in passing showed no colours, except one with a tri-coloured flag at her fore-top-mast head, they had all sail set; an English frigate followed them close on their heels, and soon after four British sail of the line followed them, and as they passed showed their colours, not being ashamed of them.
The French went through the Sail Rock passage and stood to the northward; the British fleet hove to, not for any disaster having happened to the British fleet, as before mentioned, but to wait for the two frigates that had not joined them; the look out British frigate kept up with the French fleet, and was some time within gun shot. The French fleet were lying with their heads to the northward, the British fleet their heads to the northward.
The French fleet consisted of four of 80 guns, and two of 74 guns, and one large frigate; the British of three 74's of guns, one of 64 guns, and 3 frigates; they were about three leagues apart when the Governor M c Kean left them; she was overhauled by the French fleet, and dismissed about 7 P. M. and left the Lucy, of Wilmington, lying to be overhauled after several shot being fired at her from the French Admiral's ship. Admiral Cochrane had thus far succeeded in driving this fleet off and preserving Tortola, and a valuable fleet of merchantsmen.—[A. D. Adver.]
MURDER —On the 1st inst. a murder was committed in Providence, on the body of Tony, a blackman, who kept an oil-der house at the West end of the bridge, by a sailor, said to be a Spaniard, who stabbed him twice in the side. The murderer has been apprehended and lodged in gaol.
MARRIED , At Newport, on the 19th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Dehon, Capt. Robert Robinson, to Miss Ann Deblois, daughter of the late Mr. Stephen Deblois. On the 18th ult. Capt. Samuel Brown, to Miss Sarah Engs, eldest daughter of Capt. William Engs. At Boston, by the Rev. Mr. Emmerion, Capt. Ebenezer Rhodes, jun. Editor of the Chronicle, to Miss Sarah Hurd.
DIED , At Providence, Mr. Benjamin Comstock, jun. son of Capt. Benjamin Comstock. At Boston, on Monday the 21st ult. Mr. David Trask, aged 47; he was in the revolutionary army during the war for independence, and was honourably discharged at its termination, as having deferred well of his country.—On Sunday the 20th ult. suddenly, Deacon Richard Smith, aged 48. At Charleston (S. C.) Mr. Andrew McFarland, joint proprietor of the Georgetown Gazette.
SHIP NEWS.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
DISTRICT OF NEWPORT.
ENTERED. Sloop Aurora, Cahawba, New-York. Fame, Bliss, ditto. Triton, Dean, Boston. Brig Marian, Lawton, Charleston. George Washington, Smith, Alexandria. Ship Eagle, Hudson, Isle of Bourbon. CLEARED. Sloop Huntress, Earl, New-York. Schr. Azubah & Ruthy, Dunwell, Havanna. Brig Industry, Holmes, Marceilles.
DISTRICT OF PROVIDENCE.
ENTERED. Sloop Hancock, Crapon, New-York. Lark, Somers, Richmond. Brig Swift, Gardner, Mariel. Argus, Bowen, St. Martins. CLEARED. Sloop Providence, Currie, New-York. Sally, Westcott, ditto.
DISTRICT OF BRISTOL.
ENTERED. Sloop Sally & Ann, Church, New-York. Golden Age, Justin, ditto. Mary Dean, Padleford, Boston. Fair American, Nicholson, New-Bedford. Becca & Betty, Pearse, Providence. Phoebe, Kelly, Philadelphia. Schr. Hannah Bartley, Munro, St. Thomas. Velupie, Bolsworth, Havanna. Hiram, Manchester, ditto. Brig Betty & Polly, Cory, ditto. CLEARED. Sloop Earl, Haller, Boston. Two Brothers, Pearse, ditto. Sally & Ann, Church, New-York. Sapphronia, Oxk, Providence. Mercury, Burr, Africa. Plora, Carr, ditto. Brig Jane, Richmond, ditto. Ship Ann, Donnison, ditto. Brig Warren, Eddy, Havanna.
New-York, July 26. Arrived, schr. Argus, Havanna, in 16 days from Curacao. Left, brig Regulator, Chase, to sail next day for New-York; schr. Nancy, Jones, for do. in 11 days; a schr. from Philadelphia; March, from Amboy; schr. Juliana, of New-York, arrived from St. Thomas, July 8. The day Capt. Chase failed, was boarded under the lee of Curacao, by a French privateer, who informed that he would take in all vessels that had formerly been to St. Domingo, and all captains that had been there in any vessel—robbed Capt. Chase, of half of his provision.
July 28. Arrived, sloop Jolie, Havanna, in 31 days from Montego Bay, (Jam.) July 11, in lat. 28, parted from the homeward bound Jamaica fleet of 200 sail. This fleet had captured 25 sail of small Spanish vessels loaded with sugar, from the Floridas bound to Havanna.
July 29. Arrived, brig Farmer, Whiting, in 16 days from Nevis. The French fleet passed July 3, and the English fleet two days after.
Also, schr. Raynard, Chester, in 9 days from Curacao. Left, schr. Adeline, Brown, of Baltimore, to sail next day for St. Jago—July 25, in lat. 32, long. 73, was boarded by Jerome Bonaparte's fleet, 6 sail of the line and a frigate, steering W. N. W. On Sunday, spoke the schr. Bellona, from Martinique for Alexandria, informed that two English fleets were in pursuit of Jerome's squadron.
Also, ship Sanfom, Thomas, in 118 days from Madras. Spoke, July 26 in lat. 36, long. 72, ship Pennsylvania Packet, Carlin, 132 days from Canton for Philadelphia; and schr. Jolly Bacchus, 7 days from Philadelphia for Havanna, and took from her Capt. Higgins and five people, belonging to the schr. Delight, of Little York (Virg.) which foundered in the gulf on the 23d inst. and picked up 24 hours after in the boat.
Baltimore, July 24. Arrived, (br. Meteor, Gardner), 33 days from La Vera Cruz. Left, ship Tame, Jones, of Baltimore, for New Orleans same day; brig Prudence, Bunker, of New York, for do. in 6 days. July 14, off Montauk, saw the hull of a vessel quite level with the water. 15th, saw another wreck sank, with the two stumps of her masts standing—picked up an empty logar box, and a candle-box, marked C. Saw several pieces of boxes and part of the vessel drifting, but did not pass near enough to discover what they were.
Charleston, July 14. The French privateer schooner La Determinte, Capt. Lemarte, of 29 guns, and 280 men, sailed from Cayenne the same day with the Eliza, Capt. Taylor.
On Thursday 18th, in the Gulf Stream, Capt. Taylor was boarded by the Spanish privateer Buena Vista—she had captured the schr. Commerce, from Havanna, bound to New-York, and sent her into St. Augustine.
The British ship Lord Nelson, Capt. Martin, of Liverpool, with 320 slaves, was captured on the 29th April last, by the Spanish privateer El Principe de la Paz, formerly the Chesapeake sloop of war, and sent into Cayenne.—Capt. Martin is a passenger in the Eliza.
Nassau, (N. P.) July 15. Arrived on Saturday, H. M. schr. Redbridge, Lieut. Burt. Also arrived under her detention, the brig Stork, belonging to Mr. Harsey Bradford, of Bristol, (R. I.) bound from thence to Havanna.
Murder of the Crew of the ship Atahualpa. Some weeks since, a short and imperfect account was given in the papers relative to the unfortunate Capt. Porter and crew while trading on the North West Coast.—We are now enabled by the politeness of Mr. Joel Richardson, who was Armorer on board, to give a correct narrative of the murder of Capt. Oliver Porter, his two mates, Mr. Lyman Plumer, and six seamen, belonging to the ship Atahualpa, of Boston.
The ship Atahualpa left Boston in August 1803, bound to the North West Coast of America, for the purpose of trading with the natives. She arrived safe on the coast in January 1804, and after visiting several islands and purchasing furs, on the 5th of June 1805, weighed anchor from Chockee, on the N. W. Coast, and made sail. On the 8th, arrived at Milbank Sound, and came to an anchor within musket shot of the village. Soon after her arrival the chief of the Indians, by the name of Kiese, came off to the ship with some more of his tribe, and informed the captain, that the Caroline, Capt. Sargess, had sailed from thence 10 days before her arrival.
On the 11th, the chief again came off with his tribe, and another tribe that was there, and traded very briskly till towards night, when, becoming very insolent, they were all turned out of the ship.
On the 13th, Kiese the chief, and his tribe, again came on board in the morning, and seemed much more desirous to trade than before, which Capt. Porter was very glad to see. The chief mate and two of the ship's company were then engaged in ripping the main staysail in pieces on the quarter deck; the second mate with two hands repairing the main-top sail; two on the starboard side of the main deck (picking furs) two more on the forecastle making sinnet—two others on the larboard side of the main deck rearing furs in the armorer's forge—the cooper was making tubs—the cook and captain's steward in the galley at their duty—and all hands, as usual, employed on the ship's duty; the armorer was in the steerage, and the boat (main in the cabin; Capt. Porter, Mr. Rastrow his clerk, and Mr. Lyman Plumer, (nephew of Theodore Lyman, Esq. of Boston, ship's owner) were standing on the larboard side of the quarter deck, abreast of the cabin hatchway. The chief, Kiese, stood leaning on the rail, and called Capt. Porter to look at the skins that were in a canoe alongside the ship; the captain accordingly went to look over the side, when the chief, with some more Indians, laid hold of him and gave a shout; immediately all the Indians alongside in the canoes, and those on board, armed with daggers, pistols, pikes, and other weapons, seized every man on deck, who were totally unprepared for so sudden an attack. A most dreadful and sanguinary contest immediately took place; when after a short but bloody engagement of about 5 minutes, the deck was completely cleared of them.
There were about 200 Indians, it is supposed, on board at this time. They first daggered Capt. Porter several times in the back, put him in a canoe alongside, and carried him on shore; and, as we were afterwards informed by Capt. Smith, of the ship Mary, of Boston, who was himself informed by the New Hebrideans, was by them tied to a tree, in which unhappy and miserable situation he languished 15 days, refusing every species of nourishment offered him by these savages, occasioned by his grief at this unhappy accident.
Previous to this fatal business there were 23 hands on board—10 of whom were barbarously killed, and 9 wounded. Among the killed are Capt. Oliver Porter, Mr. John Hill, chief mate, Daniel Gooding, second mate, John R. Rastrow, captain's clerk, Mr. Lyman Plumer, Peter Spooner, Luther Lapham, Samuel Lapham, seamen, Isaac Sammes, cooper, and John Williams, cook. Mr. Lyman Plumer, survived about two hours after he was wounded. The cook, who was most shockingly cut and mangled, languished till about 6 o'clock the next morning.
Among the wounded were Ebenezer Baker, seamen, most dangerously, with daggers, he having two slashes in his left thigh, one in his privates, one in his back, one in his breast, and one in his neck; Henry Thompson, seamen, very dangerously, with daggers—having one wound on his right side, one on the left shoulder, another on the left arm, and two or three smaller ones on the same arm, one on the right temple and another on the left cheek; Ebenezer Williams, seamen, had three wounds in his thigh with daggers, two on his back, and one on the right shoulder with a boarding pike; Luke Bates, seamen, wounded on his right shoulder with a boarding pike; Joseph Robinson, carpenter, wounded on the left breast; Thomas Edwards, steward, stabbed on the left shoulder; William Walker, had two slashes with daggers in the small of his back.
After the decks were cleared of these sanguinary savages, several guns were fired at the village; the sails were loosed, stream cable cut, and the ship put to sea. The same night she got under way, seven large war canoes hove in sight, with about 30 Indians in each. In this deplorable condition, with only four or five hands on board capable of duty, the Atahualpa shaped her course for New Hebride, but the wind chopping round, put about and stood to the westward.
On the 17th, it was thought time to bury the dead; when after having sewed them up and got them ready for interment, prayers were read. They were then buried in Queen Charlotte's Sound.
It cannot be ascertained with any degree of accuracy, how many of the Indians were killed in this dreadful contest; it is supposed, however, that the number must have exceeded forty—for a large canoe being under the ship's bow, with about twenty Indians in her, who were cutting the stream cable, a twivel and several muskets were fired into her, and but one Indian reached the shore.
During the conflict with the savages there were two barrels of powder unheeded, and a loaded pistol prepared and given to a person who stood ready, should they get into the cabin and secure to themselves the ship, to fire into it, and blow the ship up, preferring to die in that manner, rather than fall into the hands of such merciless wretches.
POSTSCRIPT.—By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, THURSDAY, JULY 25.  IMPORTANT TRIAL. The UNITED STATES, vs. WILLIAM S. SMITH. The Court met at 10 o'clock yesterday. Present Judge TADMADGE.
Mr. HARRISON, in a dispassionate and forcible address of two hours, closed the argument on the part of the defendant. He pursued the arrangement of his associate counsel, and discussed the various points with the learning and ability which he always exhibits on similar occasions.
The district Attorney rose about twelve o'clock, in behalf of the prosecution; and was followed by Mr. EDWARDS on the same side. Judge TADMADGE then summed up the evidence. The jury retired, at near 5 o'clock, and at 7, returned with a verdict of—NOT GUILTY.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT TRIAL.
FRIDAY JULY 25.
The trial of Mr. SAMUEL G. OGDEN, indicted for an offence similar to that of Col. Smith, came on before the Circuit Court.—Present Judge TADMADGE.
Mr. Colden for the defendant, moved for attachment against Mr. Madison. Mr. Thornton, Mr. Wegner, and Mr. Robert Smith, absent witnesses. The Court decided against the motion.
The Attorney-General then commenced the examination of witnesses on the part of the prosecution.
SATURDAY, JULY 26.
At 10 o'clock the Circuit Court of the United States, met pursuant to adjournment, present Judge TADMADGE.
Mr. Colden, Mr. Hoffman, and Mr. Emmet, each spoke an hour in favor of the defendant. The Attorney-General declining speaking in favor of the prosecution, Mr. Edwards
on the same side delivered a short speech; when the judge delivered his charge to the jury, and the jury retired about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, at 4 they returned into Court with a verdict of—NOT GUILTY.
The decision of an honest and independent jury in the above cause and that of Col. Smith, has given universal satisfaction to the citizens.
NASSAU, JULY 11. In the Court of Vice-Admiralty, Nassau, 14th July 1806, before the worshipful Henry Moreton Dyer, Esq. sole judge and commissary.
June, Packard master, and other ships in the same situation. His honour the judge, upon motion for the decree of the court, rejected the claim, and by interlocutory decree pronounced the said ships and their cargoes, to have belonged, at the time of the capture and seizure thereof, to enemies of the crown of Great-Britain; and as such, or otherwise, subject and liable to confiscation, and was pleased to condemn the same as good and lawful prize to the captors. Dr King the cap ore costs, on the two last applications to the court, to be paid by the claimants.
WANTED immediately a JOURNAL-MAN BLACK-MITH, to whom plenty of Work, and good Wages will be given—none need apply, who cannot bring good recommendations.
JAMES C. HUBBARD. Warren, Aug. 1, 1806. 3 w
THE HEIRS OF PHILIP MILLER , of Rehoboth, deceased, are informed, that on application to the Subscriber, they can receive the Property and Wages, due Him while on board the B g  Three Sisters . WILLIAM CHAMPLIN. Bristol, July 31, 1806. 3 w
FOR SALE, The fast sailing BRIG COLUMBIA , Burthen 102 Tons, and about 2 1/2 Years Old.
LIKEWISE, 62 Puncheons good flavored 3d Proof Anagua RUM. 9 Hogheads excellent retailing MOLASSES.—Apply to CHARLES WHEATON, or WILLIAM CARR. Warren, July 25, 1806.
FOR SALE, THE staunch and well Built BRIG COMMERCE , Burthen 106 Tons, now lying at the Wharf of Charles Collins, Esq. and can be fitted for sea at a small expense.—Apply to HENRY SISSON. Warren, July 25, 1806. 3 w
Carding of Wool.
THE Subscriber has erected a complete SET of MACHINERY, for the purpose of Picking, Breaking and Carding of SHEEP WOOL, which he will do for TEN CENTS per Pound, and for the convenience of those living in Warren, and its vicinity, the Wool will be received at Joseph Whitemarsh, Esq. in Warren, and the R s les returned without delay or Extra Expense.
JAMES BLISS. One pound of Oil or soft Grease, is sufficient for about 12 pounds of Wool. Rehoboth, July 15, 1806.
NEW GOODS,
Just received and now opening for sale, by ELIZABETH CROADE, a great Choice of the most Fashionable and latest Imported STAPLE & FANCY GOODS. Warren, July 11, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to JOSIAH MUNRO by book or note, are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscriber, as Assignment of all his property being made for the express purpose of a speedy settlement with all concerned.
N. M. BURR, Assign. Warren, July 4, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix to the last Will and Testament of NATHANIEL HOWLAND,
late of this Town, Mariner, deceased; and have taken upon her that Trust by giving Bonds as the Law directs.—All Persons having Demands upon the said Estate, are requested to exhibit the same on or before the 1st Day of September; and all indebted to the said Estate, are called upon to make Payment, to NICHOLAS PACK, Attorney for HANNAH HOWLAND. Bristol, July 11, 1806.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being on a Journey, and wishing to be quit of every needless Incumbrance, requests all that are indebted to him by Note or Book, to make immediate Payment, to enable him to pay his just Debts, together with a little spending Money to bear his Expenses on the Road:—Those who do not comply with this Request within Three Months, must expect that their Accounts will be lodged in the Hands of an Attorney. ARCHIBALD MUNRO. Bristol, July 8, 1806.

APOLLO'S FOUNT.
TOM TOUGH.—AMERICANIZED.
My name d'ye see's Tom Tough, I am one of those codgers That live upon the Sea where storms and tempest blow...
From the Boston Weekly Magazine.
THE POWER OF BEAUTY.
And the influence the fair sex might have in reforming the manners of the world. Old as I am, for ladies' love unfeign'd, The power of beauty I remember yet. Dryden.
POWER may be divided into several classes, viz. 1. That of the State. 2. The Power of Wealth. 3. The Power of Knowledge. And, 4. That of beauty. To which I would add, that of Virtue, if it was possible to prove it had any power at all.—The Power of Beauty, and the use that may be made of it, shall be the subject of this exercise.
Sacrifice to the Graces! said the polite Philosopher to the barbarian of old. Be well with the ladies! would he have said to the Yahoos of the present times; to those if such there are, who are not ashamed of being innocent, and yet who have not forgot to blush; who have been as careful to adorn their minds as their bodies; who form a reputation in their youth, to give a dignity to their age, and who value virtue even more than fame.
I do not know a piece of poetry that I would sooner put into the hands of the young of both sexes, than the beautiful fable, from the introduction to which I have taken my motto; since it so finely exemplifies the power of beauty on one hand, and the advantages to be derived from it on the other. Beauty first gives sensibility to the human savage; sensibility produces admiration; admiration, love; and love, whatever is brave, noble, generous and polite.
But if this beauty on the lady's side had not been guarded by a sense of honour and delicacy of taste; had Iphigenia been captivated at the first offer with the wealth and quality of her boorish suiter; her empire would have lasted no longer than his appetite; and Cymon the husband would have soon become a worse brute than Cymon the lover.
Experience shews us, that the bulk of mankind are, at one time or other of their lives, in love; and during that period, scarce any man has a will or sentiment of his own; his body and soul are at the devotion of his mistress; and many times carries his ductility both to a ridiculous and criminal length.
During this interval we are, literally, under petticoat government; and it is in a great degree the fault of our fair sovereigns if they do not subdue in us every perverse bias from nature, every sordid habit, and every ridiculous affection; nay, if they do not mend, both our heads and hearts, if they do not inspire us with a love of
knowledge, and render us bigots both to honour and virtue.
The story of Cymon and Iphigenia is a fable; what I shall now touch upon is a truth.
The brother of a certain sovereign prince, presuming on the privileges of his birth, destroyed men for his sport; and broke through all ties, civil and sacred, to gratify his lust.—One night heated with wine, he set fire to a nunnery; and among the religious who fled naked from the fury of the flames, seized upon one, whose beauties struck him with admiration. Vain were cries, prayers, tears, swoonings; away he hurried her, secure of possession, and thoughtless of every thing beside; but was amazed to find himself repulsed with scorn and indignation, reproached with being a scandal, not only to his birth, but to mankind, and desired to pierce the bosom of her he never should enjoy.
A haughtiness and resolution so unexpected, from one so totally as he thought, in his power, wholly disconcerted him. He urged, threatened, soothed and offered all that princes could bestow, or subjects covet, to no manner of purpose. The naked, helpless nun was superior to all; and this tyrant, who had until now commanded all things, was forced to become a kneeling suitor himself; nor though he persevered in his solicitations from day to day, month to month, and season to season, could gain a glimpse of hope; until he ceased to be a savage and submitted to be humanized by the laws of justice, reason, and civility; without which, said that gallant nun, I make no difference between a monarch and a bear. And to this remarkable incident Europe owes one of the most accomplished of her princes.
If then it be true, that men for the general, become wise men or fools, brave or effeminate, independents or prostitutes, as the ladies they converse with would have them to be; how severe a satire is a fop or a rattle, or a clown or a mercenary, on the particular fair one he is known to be devoted to? And how can we help concluding that the whole toy shop, exchange or market of her heart is displayed in the image before us?
Or if such things exist among us, as we have not put on the livery of any particular lady, and who notwithstanding give themselves the airs of those, who hawk about for a service; how meanly and unworthily must they think of the sex, if they think at all, in presuming their trifles, follies and vices are the best, if not the only recommendation to their favour?
That such swarms of teasing, insignificant insects and pernicious caterpillars, not only are the growth of every year, but the pest of all those places where the fair are to be found, we must, in good manners, impute to their ignorance, vanity, any thing, rather than the least hint of encouragement dropt or received; that such as resemble angels in their forms, can, as Shakespeare strongly, though coarsely expresses it, descend to prey on garbage.
I have hitherto expatiated only on the power which the ladies have over their lovers, and shall now touch on their influence over their posterity; and this may be depended upon, that the nursery contributes more to the forming our manners than the schools: If the discipline exercised there is directed by that mixture of elegance and good sense, which constitute the character of a true fine lady, the gentleman, the senator, the hero is already formed, though in miniature, and almost any pedant may do the rest.
Plutarch makes no scruple to ascribe the eminent accomplishments of the Gracchi to the instructions they received from their mother, the admirable Cornelia; and who can help joining with him, when we hear her thus gallantly reproaching them. How long shall I be called the wife of Tiberius, and not the mother of the Gracchi?
With all these talents and opportunities, both to form the infant, (I do not mean according to the letter merely) and polish the man; how much is
to be regretted, that they do not seem to think us worth their culture, but suffer us to run wild, to degenerate visibly, and, in a manner, encumber the earth we were intended to enrich and adorn?
Power has been ever represented as what the sex was violently attached to, what they never fail to make the most of; and in some instances, it must be acknowledged their conduct has given sufficient authority to these assertions. But alas! the short tyranny of the absolute mistress, or even the more durable one of the usurping wife, is but a trifling, inconsiderable specimen of their almost unbounded influence. As Milton says, The world all lies before them, and it is theirs to mould it into what shape they please.
If therefore, Mammon is now the deity, which all worship alike, without any act of uniformity in its favour, how can we avoid concluding, that these fair idolatresses first set us the example, though to their own prejudice? I say to their own prejudice, because, if they themselves bow down to wealth they teach us to rank beauty but in the second place; and that by possessing the first, we may purchase the last.
Would they therefore, but think more nobly of themselves, and more contemptibly of those who, presuming on their riches, believe they deserve and may command their favour; would they declare themselves the admirers and patronesses of knowledge, virtue, and public spirit, and irreconcilable enemies to all who prostitute their understanding, honour and conscience, and for a bribe of any kind, traffic away the wealth, glory and liberty of their country, every fair spinster would number as many converts as lovers, and every happy mother educate as many patriots as children. To say all in a word; they would make virtue the fashion, and courts themselves would not be able to corrupt so fast as they to reclaim.
THE EVENING CIRCLE.
WELCOME sweet evening—time of social converse; when tired limbs throw off the chains of labour, and the mind, crowded with the cares of study, asks relaxation. The rude blast now whistles round the corniced mansion, and the ethereal expanse is decorated with ten thousand glittering tapers, which allume some distant heaven; whilst argent Phebe mounts the acclivity of the vast concave, and beams on tired mortals the reflected ray. Now meets the boozing rabble to revel away the stings of guilt, in the illusions of intoxication; while others seek to banish care by tracing out the mazes of the dance. The general object is to unbend the mind by scenes of entertainment, or restore strength and vigour to the debilitated powers of the body.
The youth, surcharged with sedulous attention to the business of the day, leaves his perplexities with the setting sun, and hastens to his source of happiness—the smiling circle of the fair. Here sprightly graces delight to convene—here every virtue which can beautify the female mind, finds grateful acceptance. Vice, affrighted at the bright convention, shrinks back in terror and confusion, nor dares to cast her sanguine eye to this seat of polite refinement. Modesty flushes each cheek with the innocence expressing bloom—Sentiments which do honour to humanity flow from every tongue—while every eye beaming the glance of tenderness, bespeaks within, a soul of friendship; and that friendship which like a meridian sun, warms the soul of all who approach its genial ray. There the virtues concentrate—here the graces play—until yon elevated centinel, in dictatorial tone, strikes once aloud for every Muse; then fair Ethelinde, Eleonora, Aphelia, the two Elizás and their amiable sisters, move on to join nature in silent repose.
DEGRADATION.
PRAY, Sir, how much wine can you drink at a sitting, and not endanger your health?
With segars and a good long occasionally, I think I can put three or four bottles under my jacket in an afternoon and evening, and retire with decency.
Then I presume, Sir, you are seldom mortified by the necessity of declining a sitting party because you can't drink?
O never; I have an excellent strong head, wine affects me no more than a cup of green tea does a lady. Indeed, very much the same—it makes me a little gay and loquacious.
Strange perversion of reason! Strange idea of glory, that a man should vaunt a real degradation of his nature! Is physical insensibility an honor? Is it a real cause of satisfaction that by force of pernicious habit the principle of life is so far extinguished that the highest stimulants produce no derangement of the system?
THE Subscriber having been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of her Husband.
JOHN CROADE, late of this Town, in the State of Rhode-Island, Merchant, deceased, and having given Bond, according to Law, for the faithful discharge of the Trust thereby reposed in her, desires all who have unsettled Accounts, to call and close them, being determined to make punctual Payment, and strictly to fulfil ALL Contracts of her late Husband:—All those who are indebted, must see the propriety, on their Part, of making Payment. ELIZABETH CROADE. Warren, June 6, 1806.
BROKE into the enclosure of the Subscriber on the 2d instant, Two HEIFERS and One STEER, on the 7th a Flock of GEES and GOSLINGS, and on the 8th Three HEIFERS and Two STEERS.—The owner or owners are requested to prove property pay charges and take them away. DAVID MASON. Rehoboth, July 12, 1806.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice, that there will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, in Somerset, Mass. on Monday the First day of December next, at 11 o'Clock, A. M. the following real Estates belonging to the heirs of SIMEON POTTER, Esq. late of Swansea, deceased, viz.
THE very pleasantly situated MANSION HOUSE, being the well known seat of the late Henry Bowes, Esq. with the out Houses and Eighty ACRES of Land adjoining, all under good improvement and well leased with Stone-Wall. This lease presents one of the best views on the River, and is in the very heart of Somerset.
THE DWELLING-HOUSE, STORES and WHARF, heretofore belonging to Mr. Lloyd Bowes, this is confessedly the best stand in Somerset for Business. The Stores are ample and convenient, the Wharf is in good repair and well built, is at the head of the deep navigable water, and at ordinary Tides, Vessels of 200 Tons will float along side.
THE MANSION-HOUSE and LOT whereon it stands, fronting the Main-Street, and very conveniently situated for Business, heretofore the property of Mr. Caleb Bowes, subject to a right of Dower.
A TEN ACRE LOT at the head of broad Cove, a WOOD LOT of 12 Acres, and another of Three Acres. The above Estates will be Sold entire or in Lots as shall suit purchasers.—The Terms of Sale will be made known at the Time and Place of Sale, which will be on the Premises. For any information that may be wanted about the Premises, apply to Mr. David Anthony, of Somerset.—By Order and in behalf of the Heirs of Col. Simeon Potter. WILLIAM D'WOLFE, Agent for the Heirs. BRISTOL, June 13, 1806.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed, and taken upon them the trust of Executors, to the last will and testament of
NATHAN MUNRO, late of Rehoboth, in said county, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: they therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased Estate, to make immediate payment:—And those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to us ALLEN MUNRO, THOMAS MUNRO. Rehoboth, June 27, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons any ways indebted to the Estate of NATHANIEL MARTIN, late of Barrington, Esquire, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of said NATHANIEL: And those who have any demands against said Estate are also requested to exhibit the same to CALVIN MARTIN, ANDERSON MARTIN, } Executors. Barrington, March 8, 1806. (6m.)