Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-11-17 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
St. Croix Rum, 3d proof, Good Retailing Sugars, 2d 3d & 4th proof French Brandy, For Sale by CONSTANT TABER, & WILLIAM GARDNER. Newport, Oct. 20. 179
WANTED, A NEGRO or mulatto Boy of 10 or 12 years of age, and of an honest disposition, to serve in a private family. To such an one liberal terms will be afforded. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 17.
Wm. C. Baen, & Co. Have received their supply of GOODS SUITABLE for the Season—which will be disposed of at the most reasonable prices, for CASH only.—Also just received, an assortment of very nice English Kid SHOES—very low. Cheap-Side—Newport. Newport, October 26. 157
MEIN & ROGERS HAVE FOR SALE. FIFTY Hogsheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohemian Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159 1/2
A Good Bargain. FOR sale by the subscriber, Two convenient Dwelling-Houses, pleasantly situated in Newport.—They will be sold very low for CASH—or on a reasonable credit. HENRY HOWLAND. November 3d, 1803. 161
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. ALSO, 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash. Cash given for Cotten and Linen RAGS. Newport, April 16, 1803. 118 1/2
Benjamin Wightman, & Co. HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles: Holland Gin, West-India Rum, Brandy, Brown Sugar, Sochong & Bohemian Teas, Coffee, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Mustard, Copperas, Sherry & Malaga Wines, Superfine Flour by the Barrel. Newport, February 26, 1803. 126 1/2
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mels, mels and prime Beef, mels and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons having any demands against the estate of William Champlin, late of Westerly, deceased, to exhibit their claims; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make immediate payment to MARGARET CHAMPLIN, Administrator. ISAAC CHAMPLIN, Administrator. Westerly, Nov. 9, 1803. 62
Nathan B. Miller RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Public, that he has for sale, at Mrs. Elizabeth Miller's, on the Parade, the undermentioned articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms, viz. Barcelona Brandy, 4th & 1st proof by the pipe, or less quantity, of an excellent flavor, Amsterdam Geneva, 4th proof in pipes, Malaga Wine, by the quarter cask, Port Wine, ditto do. Likewise (just received) a few quarter casks excellent Sherry Wine; fit for family use. Boston Chocolate, No. 1, & No. 2, by the box, and a few bags Chocolate Shells, by retail. A few boxes 21 inch pipes, tipped. Zant Currants by the barrel, fresh and good—with several other articles in the Grocery line. Newport, Nov. 9th. 62
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS for sale, Eleven Hogsheads 3d and 4th proof Grenada RUM, of good flavor. Newport, Nov. 9. 152
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. COGNAC Brandy, 4th proof, Holland Geneva, Verdigrise ground and Yellow Oker. Newport, Nov. 4. 62
SHOE-STORE. JOHN M. MANSFIELD RETURNS his thanks to his friends and customers for their past favors, and informs them, that he has just received a fresh supply of kid and Morocco Slippers, of the best quality and made by the most experienced workmen in Lynn. He would inform those ladies, that have not been well supplied at his Store of late, that his best Workmen have recovered their health, so that in future he will be regularly and constantly supplied with Shoes of the best quality.—He will also be supplied with as good Morocco Shoes at 5s. 6d. as any in this State at that price, and some for 5s.—He has on hand a few dozen with heels, which will be sold at 6s. 9d. per pair.—Also an assortment of mules and children's kid, Morocco and leather Shoes, of almost every description; some made to lace.—Also men's and boys dancing Pumps.—He expects in a few days a supply of leather Shoes of every kind, suitable for the approaching season, some with Cork Soles. He would also inform his customers, that if any of his warranted Shoes should Rip, they will be mended gratis, by sending them to the above Store.—Any lady that may want any kind or colour of Shoe, may have them made to any pattern by giving two weeks notice.—as he is ever desirous to accommodate his customers, he hopes by his attention to his business to merit general patronage. Newport, Oct. 3, 1803. 57
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this Office, by the Thousand (in Sheets) Grace, Dozen, or Single, THE RHODE-ISLAND ALMANAC, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1804: Calculated for the Meridian of Newport; but will serve for any of the adjacent States. BY BENJAMIN WEST, L. L. D. Containing, besides the usual Astronomical calculations, &c. a great variety of instructive, useful, and entertaining matter.
Wanted at this Office, a quantity of tanned Sheep or Lamb Skins, dressed without oil, and suitable for Book-binding.—A generous price will be given.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT. REPORT of the SECRETARY of the U. S. TREASURY. In obedience to the provisions of the act supplemental to the act entitled "An act to revise the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following REPORTS and ESTIMATES.
THE annual nett proceeds of the duties on merchandise and tonnage had in former reports, been estimated at nine millions five hundred thousand dollars. That estimated revenue, predicated on the importations of the years immediately preceding the late European war, and on the ascertained ratio of increase of the population of the United States, appears from the experience of the two last years, to have been under-rated. The nett revenue arising from that source, which accrued during the year 1802, exceeds ten millions one hundred thousand dollars. The revenue which has accrued during the two first quarters of the present year, appears from the best estimate that can now be formed, to have been only fifty thousand dollars less than that of the two corresponding quarters of the year 1802; and the receipts in the Treasury, on account of the same duties, during the year ending on the 30th of September last, have exceeded ten millions six hundred thousand dollars. These facts afford satisfactory evidence that the wealth of the United States encreases in a still greater ratio than their population, and induce a belief that this branch of the public revenue may now be fairly calculated at 10 millions of dollars.
From the statement [A] it will appear that the same revenue for the two last years of the late European war (1800 and 1801) calculated at the present rate of duties, averaged 11,600,000 dollars a year, but although it might with some degree of probability be supposed that the renewal of hostilities will again produce a similar encrease, no reliance from that period is drawn in the present estimate for the ensuing year.
The statement [B] shows the several species of merchandise on which the duties on importations were collected during the year 1802; the portion of that revenue which was derived from drawbacks, and that which arose from the extra duty on merchandise imported in foreign vessels. Although the sales of the public lands during the year ending on the 30th day of September last were affected by the situation of the western country; two hundred thousand acres have been sold during that period; and as it appears from the statement [C] that, independent of future sales, the sums already paid to the receivers, together with those which, exclusively of interest, fall due during the three ensuing years, amount to 1,250,000 dollars, the annual revenue arising from the proceeds of those sales, cannot be estimated at less than four hundred thousand dollars.
The extension of post-roads, and the acceleration of the mail, whilst diffusing and increasing the benefits of the institution, have, as an object of revenue, rendered it less productive. The receipts from that source have amounted, during last year, to 27,000 dollars; but as neither these, nor those arising from some other smaller incidental branches, are of sufficient importance to affect any general result, the whole existing revenue of the United States will be computed at only ten millions four hundred thousand dollars.
The permanent annual expenses of government which, under existing laws, must be defrayed out of that revenue, amount to nine millions eight hundred thousand dollars; to wit:
 1. The annual appropriation of 7,350,000 dollars, for the payment of the principal and interest of the debt; of which about three millions and an half are at present applicable to the discharge of the principal, and the residue to the payment of interest. Dollars. 7,350,000  2. The current expenses of government, which according to the estimates for the year 1804, consists of the following items, viz.  For the civil department and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, 791,000  For expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, and all other expenses relative to the Barbary powers, 184,000  For the military and Indian department, 875,000  For the naval establishment, calculated on the supposition that two frigates and four smaller vessels shall be kept in commission, 650,000   
  And deducted from the permanent revenue of 10, 400,000   Leave a surplus revenue of 600,000 
  Six hundred thousand dollars applicable to other objects.   The following extraordinary resources and demands not being of a permanent nature, are not included in that calculation, to wit:   The specie in the Treasury, which, on the 30th day of Sept. last amounted to 5,860,000 dollars   The arrears of the direct tax, estimated at 250,000   The outstanding internal duties, amounting to near 400,000   And the sum which will be repaid to the U. States, on accounts of advance heretofore made in England for the prosecution of claims estimated at 150,000   Constituting an aggregate of 6,660,000 
  More than six millions, six hundred thousand dollars, which, after reserving the sum which it is necessary to keep in the Treasury, will be sufficient to discharge the demands due on account of the convention with Great-Britain, and amounting to 2,664,000 dollars   Sundry extraordinary expenses in relation to the conventions with France and G. Britain estimated at 190,000   The loan obtained from the State of Maryland, for the City of Washington, amounting to 200,000   And also to pay 2 millions, 2,000,000   4,964,000 dollars 
of dollars on account of the purchase of Louisiana; being the same sum which was reserved for the purposes contemplated by the law of the 18th Feb. 1803, for the purchase of Louisiana, and for the extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations.
It appears by the estimate [D] that during the year ending on the 30th September last, the payments from the treasury on account of the public debt, have amounted to dollars. 3,096,700
Which together with the increase of specie in the Treasury during the same period, amounted to 1,320,000
4,416,700 makes an actual difference in favor of the United States of more than four hundred thousand dollars during that year.
The payments on account of the principal of the public debt, from the first day of April, 1801, to the 30th day of September, 1803, have amounted, as appears by the estimate [E] to dollars. 9,924,004
The specie in the Treasury, on the first day of April, 1801, amounted to 1,794,000
And on the 30th day of September, 1803, to 5,860,000
Making an increase of 4,066,000
Those two items constitute an aggregate of 13,990,000 dollars From which deducting the extraordinary resource arising from the sales of the bank shares, which produced 1,287,600
Leaves for the amount of the true Difference 12,702,404
in favor of the United States, for that period of two years and an half, a sum of twelve millions seven hundred thousand dollars.
From that view of the present situation of the financial concerns of the United States, it seems that the only question which requires consideration is, whether any additional revenues are wanted in order to provide for the new debt, which, if Congress shall pass the laws necessary to carry the treaty with France into effect, will result from the purchase of Louisiana.
The sum which the United States may have to pay, by virtue of that treaty, amounts to fifteen millions of dollars, and consists of two items—1st, 11,250,000 dollars payable to the government of France, or to its assignees, in a stock bearing an interest of six per cent. payable in Europe, and the principal of which will be discharged at the Treasury of the United States, in four instalments, the first of which shall commence in the year 1813—2dly, a sum which cannot exceed, but may fall short of $3,750,000 dollars, payable, in specie, at the Treasury of the United States, during the course of the ensuing year, to American citizens having claims of a certain description on the government of France.

It has already been stated that two millions of dollars may be paid from the specie now in the Treasury on account of the last item; and the whole amount of the new debt which may be eventually created, cannot therefore exceed thirteen millions of dollars, the annual interest of which is equal to 780,000 dollars; but on account of commissions, and variations of exchange, will be estimated at eight hundred thousand dollars.
The existing surplus revenue of the United States will as has been stated, be sufficient to discharge six hundred thousand dollars of that sum, and it is expected that the net revenue collected at New Orleans will be equal to the remaining two hundred thousand dollars.
That opinion rests on the supposition that Congress shall place that part on the same footing as those of the United States; so that the same duties shall be collected there, on the importation of foreign merchandise as are now by law levied in the United States; and that no duties shall be collected either on the exportation of produce or merchandise from New Orleans to any other place; nor on any articles imported into the United States from the ceded territories, or into those territories from the United States.
The statements F, G, H, exhibit the annual exports and imports of the United States to and from Florida and Louisiana, for the years 1799 to 1802; and the statement (G) particularly shows that the exportations from the Atlantic States to those Colonies, of articles not of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States, amounted for the years 1799, 1800, and 1801, to 6,622,189 dollars; making an average of more than two millions two hundred thousand dollars, foreign articles, liable to pay duty, annually imported into Florida and Louisiana from the United States alone.
It is ascertained that the exportations from the United States to Florida are so trifling that that statement may be considered as applying solely to New Orleans; and it is also known that almost the whole of those importations were consumed within that colony, and that during the war the supplies from the United States consumed by far the greater part of its imports.
From thence it results that the annual importations into the ceded Territory, of articles destined for the consumption of its own inhabitants, and which will under the revenue laws of the United States, be liable to pay duty, may safely be estimated at two millions five hundred thousand dollars: an amount which, at the present rate of duties, will yield a revenue of about 350,000 dollars. From that revenue must be deducted 150,000 dollars, for the following items, viz.
1st. The amount of duties on a quantity of sugar and indigo equal to that which shall be imported from New Orleans into the United States; as those articles being imported free from duty, will diminish by so much the revenue now collected in the sea ports of the United States. The whole amount of sugar exported from New Orleans is less than 4,000,000 of pounds, and that of indigo is stated at about 30,000 pounds. Supposing (which on account of that exemption, is not improbable) that the whole of those articles should hereafter be exported to the United States, the loss to the revenue will be about 100,000 dollars.
2d. No increase of expence in the Military Establishment of the United States, is contemplated on account of the acquisition of territory; but the expences of the civil administration of the Province and those incidental to the intercourse with the Indians, are estimated at 50,000 dollars; leaving for the net revenue derived from the Province, and applicable to the payment of the interest of the new debt, 200,000 dollars, as above stated.
The only provisions which, if that view of the subject be correct, appear necessary, and are respectfully submitted, are
I. In relation to the stock of 11,250,000 dollars to be created in favor of the government of France or of its assignees;
That that debt be made a charge on the Sinking Fund, directing the commissioners of the fund to apply so much of its proceeds as may be necessary for the payment of interest and reimbursement or redemption of the principal, in the same manner as, by the existing laws, they are directed to do in relation to the payment of interest and discharge of the principal of the debt now charged on that fund.
That so much of the duties on merchandise and tonnage as will be equal to seven hundred thousand dollars, being the sum wanted to pay the interest of that new stock, be added to the annual permanent appropriation for the Sinking Fund; making, together with the existing appropriation, eight millions of dollars, annually applicable to the payment of the interest and principal of the public debt.
And that the said annual sum of eight millions of dollars remain thus pledged and be vested in the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund in trust for the said payments, until the whole of the existing debt of the U. States, & of the new stock, shall have been reimbursed or redeemed.
As a sum equal to the interest accruing on the new stock will thus be added to the Sinking Fund, the operation of that fund, as it relates to the extinguishment of the existing debt, will remain precisely on the same footing as has been heretofore provided by Congress. The new debt will neither impede nor retard the payment of the principal of the old debt; and the fund will be sufficient, besides paying the interest on both, to discharge the principal of the old debt, before the year 1818, and that of the new, within one year and an half after that year.
II. In relation to the American claims the payment of which is assumed by the convention with France:
That a sum not exceeding 3,750,000 dollars inclusive of the two millions appropriated by a law of the last session of Congress for defraying the extraordinary expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, be appropriated for the payment of those claims, to be paid out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
That for the purpose of effecting the whole of that payment, the President of the United States be authorized to borrow a sum not exceeding 1,750,000 dollars, at an interest not exceeding six per cent. a year:
And that so much of the proceeds of the duties on merchandise and tonnage as may be necessary, be appropriated for the payment of the interest and for the reimbursement of the principal of the loan which may eventually be effected by virtue of the preceding provision.
It is not proposed to charge that loan on the Sinking Fund because its amount, in case it shall be effected, cannot at present be ascertained; and because it may, perhaps, under the then existing circumstances of the Treasury, be found more expedient not to borrow the money, and, in lieu of it, to pay out of the Sinking Fund the whole or part of the two last installments payable by virtue of the Convention with Great Britain, as authorized by the Act making provision for the payment of the whole of the public debt.
It is evident that the possibility of thus providing for the payment of the interest of a new debt of thirteen millions of dollars, without either recurring to new taxes or interfering with the provisions heretofore made for the payment of the existing debt, depends on the correctness of the estimate of the public Revenue which has been submitted. Although it is not without diffidence that the hope of such favorable result is entertained, some reliance is placed on the solidity of the basis on which the estimate is grounded. It rests principally on the expectation that the revenue of the ensuing years shall not be less than that which accrued during the year 1802. No part of it depends on the probable increase which may result from the neutrality of the United States during the continuance of the war in Europe; nor even on the progressive augmentation, which from past experience may naturally be expected to arise from the gradual increase of population and wealth. Nor has that effect been taken into consideration which the uninterrupted free navigation of the Mississippi, and the acquisition of New Orleans may have either on the sales of the public lands, or on the general resources of the inhabitants of the western States.
All which is respectfully submitted, ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, October 24, 1803.
By His Excellency ARTHUR FENNER, Esquire, Governor, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the General Assembly of the State aforesaid, at their Session held at South Kingstown, on the last Monday of October last, passed the following Resolutions, to wit:
"Resolved, That the first Monday in the Month of December next, be appointed and set apart as a Day of public and solemn Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty GOD."
"Resolved, That it be recommended to the People of this State to assemble together on that Day, at their usual places of public Worship, and there, with fervent and devout Hearts to offer up their sincere Thanks to the Giver of all Good, that he has been pleased to preserve these United States, in the enjoyment of political and religious Freedom; to prosper them in their Navigation, Commerce and Agriculture; to avert from them the Horrors and Desolations of those Wars, by which the Nations of Europe have, for many Years, been afflicted. And also devoutly to supplicate and pray, that he would be pleased to continue to us those Blessings, political, civil and religious, by which this Nation is so eminently distinguished, and preserve us from foreign War and domestic Discord; That he would bless the President of the United States, and all others in Office or Authority, render them the Instruments of much Good to the People, and endue them with that Knowledge, Integrity and Prudence, which are necessary in the discharge of their Duties: That he would prosper and make effectual the Means established for the Diffusion of Knowledge, and all Institutions for the Support and Encouragement of Industry, Morality and good Order: That he would incline our Hearts to Peace and Charity, and to the Practice of all our social and religious Duties: That he would pardon all our Sins, and give us that true Repentance which is never to be repented of."
"Resolved, That the Inhabitants of the State be requested to abstain, on said Day, from all servile Labour and unbecoming Recreation."
"Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to issue his Proclamation accordingly."
I DO therefore, pursuant to the above recited Resolutions, issue this Proclamation to make known the same, that the Citizens of the State may conform thereto.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the said State, at Providence, this Eighth Day of November, in the Year of our LORD One Thousand Eight Hundred and Three, and in the Twenty-Eighth Year of Independence.
ARTHUR FENNER, By His Excellency's Command, SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
Promulgation of the Treaty.
A Proclamation has been issued by the President of the United States promulgating the treaty and conventions with France;—The following is the introduction:—
"WHEREAS a certain treaty and two several conventions between the United States of America and the French Republic were concluded and signed by the plenipotentiaries of the United States and the French Republic duly
and respectively authorized for that purpose, which treaty and conventions are, word for word, as follows, viz.
(Here follows the LOUISIANA TREATY, with the Conventions, &c. which have already been published in this paper.)
"And whereas the said treaty and conventions have been duly ratified and confirmed by me on the one part, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and by the First Consul of the French Republic, on the other, and the said ratifications were duly exchanged at the City of Washington on the twenty-first day of this present month of October.
"Now therefore to the end, that the said treaty and conventions may be observed and performed with good faith on the part of the United States, I have ordered the premises to be made public, and I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office civil or military, within the United States, and all other citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, faithfully to observe and fulfil the same treaty and conventions and every clause and article thereof.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents and signed the same with my hand.
GIVEN at the City of Washington, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States, the twenty-eighth.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON.
LAW OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the Seventeenth day of October, 1803.
AN ACT to enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the thirtieth of April last, and for the temporary government thereof.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be and he is hereby authorised to take possession of, and occupy the territory ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris on the thirtieth day of April last, between the two nations; and that he may for that purpose, and in order to maintain in the said territories the authority of the United States, and of the force authorized by an act passed the third day of March last, entitled, "An act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States, and for erecting certain arsenals," which he may deem necessary, and so much of the sum appropriated by the said act as may be necessary is hereby appropriated for the purpose of carrying this act into effect; to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That until the expiration of the present session of Congress unless provision for the temporary government of the said territories be sooner made by Congress, all the military, civil and judicial powers, exercised by the officers of the existing government of the same, shall be vested in such person and persons, and shall be exercised in such manner as the President of the United States shall direct, for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of Louisiana in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, October 31, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2
On Monday, the Senate resolved to wear crape for STEPHEN THOMPSON MASON a Senator, deceased:—And also for SAMUEL ADAMS, and EDMUND PENDLETON.
This last measure was not adopted without debate. Messrs. Pickering, Hillhouse, Adams, Dayton and Tracy, opposed it on the ground of the precedent it would furnish. It was supported by Messrs. Breckenridge, Nicholas, Wright, Jackson, S. Smith, and Butler.—It was carried as follows: Yeas 21—Nays 10.
November 4. Yesterday, the Senate, after considerable debate, passed the Bill making appropriations for carrying the French Conventions into effect—Yeas 26—Nays 5. The Names of those who voted in opposition to the will of the people, to reason and common sense, are, Messrs. Pickering, Tracy, Hillhouse, White and Wells.—The following federalists voted in favor of the final passage of the Bill, viz. Messrs. Adams, Dayton, Olcott, and Plumer.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of Richmond to a member of Congress, dated the 28th ult.
"This day about 4 o'clock P. M. the venerable President of our Court of Appeals departed this life. Another Patriot of '76 is gone! but the remembrance of his virtues, his talents, his services, the mildness of his disposition, and the unexampled dignity of his deportment will long be cherished by his fellow-citizens in Virginia—and the Congress of the United States, who have testified their respect for the memory of Samuel Adams, will unite with us, in a public expression of regret, for the death of Edmund Pendleton, who devoted the last forty years, and
even the last day of his life, to the service of his country.
"Yesterday Mr. Pendleton took his seat on the bench. His intention was, to deliver a very long and elaborate decree which he had prepared in an important cause; but finding himself unequal to the task, he said, that he was obliged to solicit the aid of a brother judge, whose voice could be heard. Immediately after the decree was pronounced he retired, bowing to the court and bar, with his accustomed politeness and dignity of manners. I followed him to his carriage, without discovering any extraordinary symptoms, which would justify an apprehension of the event which was so speedily to occur. From what I can learn, no extraordinary symptoms did appear at any time. He dined with the governor, conversed cheerfully, sat his usual time, went home, laid down and died, without any apparent struggle either of mind or body.
A spectacle more interesting than that which I contemplated yesterday, was never presented in the shape of human being. There was a serenity in his countenance, which produced in my mind a sentiment of veneration and awe, that chilled me. His great age, his broken limbs, his emaciated person, his pallid face, his talents, his virtues, his services, altogether, made an impression on my feelings of which I can give you no adequate idea, but which no time will erase.
"I told you that he was cheerful at the governor's—judge whether he was not in full possession of his understanding as of his spirits. The gentleman who took off his cloak, observed that he still retained his old companion of '76. Yes, said he, my cloak is like its master; it continues in service long after it is worn out.
"Another gentleman in the course of conversation noticed Lord Chatham's quotation from the Padlock, in speaking of the conduct of Great Britain to the colonies,
"Be to their faults a little blind, Be to their virtues very kind"—
But said Mr. P. (who had before taken no part in the discussion) Lord C. took care not to repeat the next line of the song, "And let all their ways be unconfined"; for he was decidedly of opinion, notwithstanding his zeal in our behalf, that we should not have the privilege of making even a hob nail for ourselves."
NEW-YORK, November 5.
Captain Brown arrived yesterday from Lisbon, informs that a report was prevalent there about three days before he failed, that Admiral Cornwallis had fallen in with (off Brest) 15 sail of the line and five French frigates. He captured one of the line of battle ships, and the five frigates, the latter having 1000 troops each, supposed for Ireland—also that a skirmish had taken place between some French and Spanish troops on the frontiers, the issue was that the French were repulsed. It was firmly believed at Lisbon that Bonaparte would, at all hazards attempt the invasion of England. There had been two Moorish frigates and two gallies out against the Americans, one of the frigates arrived at Lisbon a few days before capt. B. failed, the other was taken some time since by one of our frigates. They had captured a Boston brig, which has since been retaken by Capt. Bainbridge.
War with Morocco.—Captain Patterson failed from Gibraltar on the 3d of September, and left there the brig Eliza, Ellis, of Philadelphia, and brig Celia, Brown, of Boston. The Celia on her passage from Barcelona to Malaga, had been taken by a Moorish ship of war of 22 guns; but a few days afterwards was recaptured by the United States frigate Philadelphia, Captain Bainbridge, who at the same time captured the Moorish ship, and brought them both into Gibraltar. The Frigate failed from Gibraltar, on or about the 1st of September in quest of a Moorish privateer, said to be cruising off Cape de Gatt, for American vessels.
The brigg Favourite, Ridge, of and for Philadelphia, failed a few days before the Syren, from Gibraltar.
Extract of a letter, dated Gibraltar, September 1.
"No material incident happened on our voyage nor here until to-day, worth recital—Capt. Bainbridge touched here on his way to join the Squadron, 3 days ago, and this morning to the surprise of the Inhabitants came in with a Moorish ship and an American brig her prize, which she had captured off Malaga.—Captain B. fortunately fell in with her off Cape de Gatt. This at once discovered to the Americans that the Emperor of Morocco is about putting his previous hostile and malevolent threats now into execution against the United States. Commodore Morris is expected here hourly with the Squadron and some Tripolitan prizes. There was in the bay 3 days ago two Moorish cruisers, who affected to be for Genoa, by asserting they were at war with that power.
It is the prevailing opinion of the people here, that the United States might as well be at war with the whole powers of the Barbary States as with a petty Regency. If they would send out a formidable fleet to batter their towns and destroy cruisers, which will be the only thing which will render your flag respectable, and gain a permanent establishment of peace and respect from the Savages. The Emperor of Morocco is now at Tangiers about fifteen miles from here."
Another Letter, dated Sept. 2.—says, "The Emperor of Morocco, has commenced hostilities against the United States, but as the Philadelphia frigate has captured the best cruiser, we expect he will make up matters soon."
From Alicante, August 12.
"We have learned with regret, that two Tripoline cruisers are off Cape Pallas. I fear much that some of our unguarded countrymen will have the misfortune to fall into their hands—after the month of October our blowing weather comes on, when there is little or no fear from them."
September 2.—"Fish is beginning to be in quick demand, and if no arrivals take place, by

the middle of this month, our market will find itself without a fish.
Last week, orders were issued from Madrid to suspend till next June, the duties formerly paid on Flour, Wheat and Indian Corn; in consequence Flour would now command dollars, 10 1-2 a 13 3-4 the bbl. on board, say superlative. —A cargo of Hydra Wheat was sold a few days since at 58 R. the fanega—Brandies remain at dollars, 32 a 33.
Our vintage continues to look promising, however in Carolina they have suffered considerably from the hail.
New-York, November 8.
FOREIGN NEWS. —By the politeness of Captain Caew of the Chatham, and of an attentive commercial friend, London and Liverpool papers to the 29th September are received at the Office of the Morning Chronicle. We give such extracts from them and also some translations from our Paris papers to the 23d inclusive, as the limits of our paper will allow—the following are among the most prominent articles.
The preparations for invasion were progressing with the customary activity, the First Consul to command the centre of the army of England; Berthier chief of the staff under him: General Devoust the right wing, and the left to be commanded by Gen. Soult, under whom Gen. Androssy is to be at the head of the staff. Gen. Ney to command the army of reserve.
The Military force of Great Britain, including volunteers, &c. &c. is estimated at near a million, and the subscriptions in town and country for the support of the war, at near 300,000. sterling.
The French admiral Lins with a 74, 2 frigates and a number of transports had failed about the tenth of June from the Cape of Good Hope for Pondicherry.
A general spirit of disaffection towards the French was prevalent in Tuscany.
That rigid measures had been adopted in Spain, to repress a spirit of disaffection which manifested itself among the people. That the Emperor of Morocco has declared war against the Genoese, and had seized one of their vessels at Tangiers.
That Portugal had submitted to the demands of the French, as made by Gen. Lafnes. Don Jose De Almeida, of the foreign department, is dismissed; and M. Pinto, put in his place.
That the Spanish had made a compromise to preserve her neutrality, and, that instead of the naval aid which by the treaty of 1796, she was bound to render France, a sum of money is to be instituted—£3,000,000 sterling per ann. is named as the price of this indulgence.
That the remonstrance of the Russian court, respecting Hanover had not been attended with success, in consequence of which an alliance offensive and defensive was on the point of taking place, between the monarch and Austria.
That the courts of Naples and Portugal had appealed to the Emperor of Russia to protect them by his mediation from a French invasion, and that he had promised to exert it.
That all the effects of his Britannic Majesty as elector of Hanover are daily transported to France, and that the inhabitants, exclusive of other exertions, are obliged to allow the sum of 12,000 dollars per month for the Tables of the French generals in that city.
That the advance of the army in Ceylon, commanded by Col. Logan of the 5th attacked, and carried on the 19th February, the important ports of Galle Gederah and Giringamme, and on the 26th the whole army under Gen. Macdonald marched into the capital of the kingdom of Candy, which the king and first adigar had abandoned to take shelter in the province of Quve.
In our London papers it is stated by accounts from the continent, that the French national flotilla under Admiral Bruix, is to consist of 200 armed ships beside transports and other boats. All persons capable of working in the docks are to enroll themselves before a specified day, or be liable to be seized and made to work without pay.—The army, which is collecting between Ghent and Bruges, will consist of 6000 men. The army between St. Omer's, Dunkirk, Calais and Grovelines, will be much more numerous than the former, or than that from Flanders, and will consist of chosen troops. Among others the invincible and terrible demi-brigades have orders to march. Generals Massena and Angerau have received orders to repair immediately to the place of their destination. At Dunkirk every preparation is making for the expedition against England. Such an activity in fitting out ships in the Netherlands was never known since the reign of Philip II. of Spain.
LONDON, September 17.
Dwyer the rebel marauder of the Mountains of Wicklow, who ever since the former rebellion has eluded every means that have been employed to seize him, has at last been taken.
September 20.
BOMBARDMENT OF GRANVILLE.
A successful attack has been made on the town and port of Granville, by Sir James Saumerez. After bombarding the place, and destroying several gun boats in that harbour, he
proceeded to the small isles La Corchee, of which he took possession. These islands will no doubt, be converted into a post of annoyance against that part of the French coast, in the same way as Mareon was used last war.
IMPORTANT.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7.
The following are copies of the President's letter to the Congress of the United States, communicated on Friday the 4th inst. and of the letter from Capt. Bainbridge to our Consul at Gibraltar.
COPY
Of a letter from the President of the United States to the Senate and House of Representatives.
“By the copy, now communicated, of a letter from Capt. Bainbridge, of the Philadelphia frigate, to our Consul at Gibraltar, you will learn that an act of hostility has been committed on a merchant vessel of the United States, by an armed ship of the Emperor of Morocco. This conduct on the part of that power is without cause and without explanation. It is fortunate that captain Bainbridge fell in with and took the capturing vessel and her prize; and I have the satisfaction to inform you, that about the date of this transaction such a force would be arriving in the neighborhood of Gibraltar, both from the east and from the west, as leaves less to be feared for our commerce from the suddenness of the aggression.
“On the 4th of Sept. the Constitution frigate, captain Preble with Mr. Lear on board, was within two days sail of Gibraltar, where the Philadelphia would then be arrived with the prize; and such explanation would probably be instituted as the state of things required, and as might perhaps arrest the progress of hostilities.
“In the mean while, it is for Congress to consider the provisional authorities which may be necessary to restrain the depredations of this power, should they be continued.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Nov. 4, 1803.
United States frigate Philadelphia, East of Malaga, about 10 miles.—
Monday, 29th Aug. 1803.
JAMES SIMPSON, Esq.
DEAR SIR,
I wrote you from Gibraltar on the 24th inst. mentioning that we should sail the next morning for Malta.
Hearing at the Rock, that two Tripolitans were off Cape de Gatt, made me proceed with all expedition, to examine that part of the Spanish coast. On the 26th, it blowing very fresh, at 8 P. M. being nearly up with Cape de Gatt fell in with a ship carrying only her fore sail, which had a brig in company, under the same sail. It being night, and her guns housed, prevented an immediate discovery of her being a cruiser. After hailing for some time, found that she was a vessel of war from Barbary on which information I caused her boat to be sent aboard the frigate Philadelphia, with her passports, from which I discovered that she was a cruiser belonging to the Emperor of Morocco, called Mesbahoua, commanded by Ibrahim Lubareg, mounting 22 guns, and manned with 100 men. By not making ourselves known to the officer who came on board, he confessed that the brig in company was an American, and had been with them three or four days, was bound to some port in Spain, had been boarded by them but not detained. The low sail the brig was under, induced me to suspect that they had captured her, notwithstanding their having your passport, which it must appear from the sequel, was only obtained to protect them against the American ships of war. I sent my first lieut. on board to examine if they had any American prisoners; on his attempting to execute my orders, he was prevented by the captain of the cruiser. This increased my suspicion, and I sent a boat with armed men to enforce my instructions; after they were on board they found capt. Richard Bowen, of the American brig Celia, owned by Mr. Amasa Thyer, of Boston, and several of his crew, who was taken on the 17th inst. from Barcelona bound to Malaga, within two or three leagues of the Spanish shore and about 25 miles to the eastward of Malaga. The captain and the crew they had confined below deck, which they always did when speaking a vessel. After making this discovery I instantly ordered all the Moorish on board the frigate, for I made no hesitation in capturing her after such proceedings on their part, and violation of the faith of passports which ought to be sacred. Owing to the high wind and sea, it took me the greatest part of the night to get the prisoners on board and man the prize, which detention occasioned losing sight of the brig. The following morning discovering many vessels in divers directions directions, the day was spent by the frigate and prize in chasing to find the captured brig; about 4 P. M. made her, coming round Cape de Gatt from the eastward, standing close in shore for Telmeria bay, owing to the wind being very fresh, we were going slow in approaching her; the greatest exertions were made by lieut. Cox in towing and rowing the prize. Fortunately the wind increased in the evening, and we re-captured her at twelve o'clock at night. The Moors confessed that they came a cruising for the sole purpose of capturing Americans to be sent to Tangier. I have received a paper from them written in Moorish, which they say is their authority from the Governor of Tangier for so doing. I enclose this to John Gavino, Esq. with a particular request to have it safely conveyed to you, that you may be informed of the circumstance and act accordingly. I believe the Governor of Tangier is much disposed for hostilities with the United States; the Moorish prisoners accuse him as the sole cause of their present situation. I sincerely hope that the capture may be productive of good effects to the United States with the Emperor, who may be
assured, that if he unjustly goes to war with the United States, he will lose every large cruiser he has; and God grant that it may not in the least prove a disadvantage to you. My officers and self have made it a marked point to treat the prisoners not only with the lenity that is due from humanity but with particular attention & civility, to impress on their minds a favorable opinion of the American character. That you may receive this information as early as possible, I dispatch my boat on shore at Malaga, to request Wm. Kirkpatrick, Esq. Consul, to send it by express to Gibraltar. I shall be extremely anxious to hear from you, as also for the arrival of Commodore Preble, to receive his instructions relative to the captured ships. I am bound to Gibraltar Bay with the prize, but a fearful wind. I am, &c. (Signed) WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE.
An Express, we understand has been dispatched by government with orders to the officers of the United States on the Mississippi to take possession of Louisiana, &c. we also learn that Mr. Pichon, the French charge des affaires, has conveyed the necessary authorities of his government, with the official order of the Spanish King under his own sign manual, for the surrender of Louisiana according to treaties. The occupation of New Orleans and the investiture of our officers, will it is presumed be the first steps; Proclamations will then be issued and the present public functionaries, who choose to remain, will take the oaths in the name of the people of the United States.
During the agitations last year a very efficient provision was made at the contiguous stations on our frontiers in the event of any necessity requiring recourse to visital measures; Gen. Wilkinson had the requisite orders, which remain, we presume, yet in force. The Secretary at War has made his contracts for the necessary supplies; and in short the organization of affairs there is as perfect as the disposition for a game of chess.
The orders of the President of the United States for taking possession of Louisiana in form, according to the treaty of cession, were dispatched from the seat of government on Monday last, by express; and are expected to reach New Orleans in eighteen days from that date; so that 37 days from Monday, or about the 7th of December, advices may be expected from thence by the return of the express stationed by the Post Master General on the line from the City of Washington to our new territories.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, Nov. 17, 1803.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Cathcart to the Secretary of State, dated 8th July.
I am extremely happy to inform you that the report of the capture of Mr. Smeed has proved false. He arrived safe at Malta, as did the ship Prudent , in which he was supposed to have taken passage at Messina.
In our Extra of Saturday evening, we gave the amount of information received by capt. Gibbs, of the ship Washington , from Rotterdam, who perceived a squadron in the act of bombarding Calais on the 30th Sept. which he understood from a Dungeness Pilot to be the expedition under Sir Sidney Smith, and General Moore. Capt. Adams of the ship Cicero , who arrived yesterday, observes in corroboration, that on the 1st October he passed that quarter and heard a heavy and incessant firing. N. T. pap.
It is said that a very alarming insurrection had taken place at Madrid, that the military had seized upon the Prince of Peace, and put him in close confinement. Phil. pap.
Dispatches were received on Wednesday the 2d inst. by the President of the United States from Mr. Monroe, our Minister at London,
The Legislature of New-Jersey have passed an act for the Election of Representatives to Congress, by general Ticket on the 13th of December.
In contradiction to reports on the subject, we have it from undoubted authority, that the Spanish minister has not lodged any protest against the United States receiving possession of Louisiana. [Balt. Fed. Gaz.]
Rhode-Island District, ff.
BY virtue of a Warrant from the Hon. David Leonard Barnes, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Rhode-Island: Notice is hereby given, that a libel is filed in said Court, by David Howell, Esq. United States Attorney for the District aforesaid, against the bag of Sugar, and one Demi Jon of Honey, landed from on board the Schooner Commerce , Libbeus Rogers Master (lying in the harbor of Newport) without a permit therefor; and that trial will be had on said libel, at a Special District Court, to be held in Providence, on the fifth day of December next, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.
W. PECK, Marshal.
November 12th, 1803.
WRITING-PAPER,
By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
Thursday next, the 24th inst. is appointed as a day of Public Thanksgiving throughout the State of Connecticut.
And Thursday, the First of December (same day as in this State) is to be observed as a day of Public Thanksgiving in the State of Massachusetts.
In the Legislature of Pennsylvania, there is but ONE federalist in the Senate, & only FOUR in the House of Representatives.—Last year, there were five in Senate and nine in the House. Thus federalism “looks up” in Pennsylvania.
Arrived here on Thursday last in distress, the brig Essequibo Packer, Henry Dolliver, master, from Newbern, (N. C.) 30 days out, bound to New York. Off Cape Henry, spoke ship Thomas Ruffel of Bolton, 14 days out from Havanna, bound to Philadelphia, all well.
The Banking and Insurance Capital Stock subscribed, and in operation under the different chartered companies in this State, amounts to the sum of One Million Seven Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars. When we reflect that there are nine seaport towns in this state where shipping is owned, and navigation carried on, that the exports from the State have in some years amounted to the sum of between ten and eleven hundred thousand dollars, and that the State is more commercial in proportion to its extent, than any other in the Union, we may perhaps think that the Banking and Insurance Companies have not been extended too far by the Legislature; but when we reflect that the Charter Companies already established, are authorized by government to extend their stock to the amount of three millions two hundred and sixty five thousand dollars, we ought to say the Legislature ought to stop the granting of Charters for any more Banks, and to extend them any further would be pernicious to society, and injurious to those Institutions already created. Prov. Phoenix.
A Grand Jury, at London, has found a bill of Indictment against Wm. Cobbett (Porcupine) for an assault on the Editor of the True Briton.
PREDICTIONS.
The following passage in the Emilius of Rousseau, written upwards of 40 years ago, is very remarkable, as it prophesies in the clearest manner the present political state of Europe.—That great man enforcing the plan of bringing up every child to an useful trade, or profession, thus addresses the great, who he justly supposes would ridicule his system:—
“You rely on the present order of things, and you do not perceive that it is subject to unavoidable revolutions. The great becomes little, and the rich becomes poor, the Monarch becomes a subject. We are drawing near to a great crisis, and to the age of Revolutions—I hold it to be impossible that the great Monarchies of Europe should subsist much longer.—All that men have done, men may destroy. There are no indelible characters, but those which nature imprints, and nature makes neither Princes nor Lords, nor rich men. Happy the man who will then know how to quit the station that forsakes him, and remain a MAN in spite of fate.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, Nov. 16.
   ENTERED, From     Sloop Harmony , Baker, New York   Brig Horatio , Elliot, St. Croix   Sloop Sally , M c Cleve, Nassau   Ship Elizabeth , Larson, Lisbon   Sloop Druscilla , Maxfield, Norfolk   Ditto Hero , Hallet, Boston   Ditto Sally , Congdon, Norfolk,   CLEARED, For   Sloop Arvin , Borden, New York   Ditto Two Sisters , Earl, ditto   Do. Eagle , Willbour, West-Indies   Do. Nancy , Briggs, Eddenton   Do. Leopard , Helme, New York   Brig Alfred , Lyndon, Charleston   Schooner Mount Hope , Bennett, Philadelphia   Do. Liberty , Ladue, Charleston   Sloop Aurora , Cahoon, New York   Ship Angeronia , Burdick, Charleston   Sloop Harmony , Baker, New York   Do. Polly , Finch, Charleston   Schooner Fairplay , Rider, Do.   Do. Dolphin , Spencer, Alexandria.  
INDIGO.
TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 16, 1803.
FRUIT TREES.
FOR sale, by the subscriber, Rhode-Island Greening Apple Trees, Newton Pippin, Golden Ruffeting, Black Gilliflower, Radux, Spitzenberg, Honey Greening, Dartmouth Sweeting, York Sweeting, and Rare-ripe Peach Trees; together with several sorts of Plum and Pear Trees.—These Trees are young, thrifty, and beautiful, with smooth bark and straight stems. THOMAS PECKHAM. Newport, November 16, 1803.
To be Let,
A Convenient SHOP, situate in Thames-Street, in a central part of the town.—Also, to be sold or let, a good FRANKLIN STOVE, with a Sheet-Iron Pipe.—Inquire of the Printer. Nov. 17, 1803.
FOR FREIGHT,
THE new Brig HOPE , about 160 tons burthen, lying at Joseph Lyon's Wharf:—Will be ready to take in freight by the middle of this month. For terms, apply to said JOSEPH LYON, or to WILLIAM LYON, the Master, on board.

Just opened, and for sale, or circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by J. RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, the following
New Novels and Romances, viz. STROLLING PLAYER , 3 vols.—Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols.—Vale of Conway, 4 vols.—Grantham Family, 3 vols.—Naville Castle, 4 vols.—Delphine, 6 vols.—Astonishment, 2 vols.—Two Friends, 3 vols.—Farmer Boy, 4 vols.—Don Raphael, 3 vols.—Baron's Daughter, 4 vols.—Splendid Misery, 3 vols.—Monkton, or fate of Eleanor, 3 vols.—Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols.—Lottery of Life, 3 vols.—Lafiorier, 3 vols.—Victor, 3 vols.—Orphan of Hauglard, 3 vols.—Frederic, 3 vols.—Castle of Probation, 2 vols.—Reprobate 2 vols.—Sunes in Wales, 1 vol.—Village Romance, 2 vols.—Castle of Cathness, 2 vols.—Maternal Instructor, 2 vols.—Miranda, 2 vols.—Pleasing Moralists, 1 vol.—Alfred Beckley, 1 vol.—Also, Lady's Magazine, for 1801—European Magazine, for 1802.—Universal Magazine, for 1802.—Lady's Museum, for 1802.—Nautical Almanack, for 1803 & 4.—Requisite Tables.—Old South, &c. &c.—With a large collection
Books & Stationary—Also, A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER and BORDERS , consisting of 1500 pieces, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or repair, any kind of Jewelry, in the neatest fashion. He has likewise for Sale,
Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dishes, small forks and hangars; plated bits, forks & spoons; tea-trays; castors and iron shot and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-nibbs; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement.
In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentlemen's fowling pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea-urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds, and fashion; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1802. 60tf
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lings, &c. &c.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plog; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF.
CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4. 1803. 140tf
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the SAIL-MAKING business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Maltbie, 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
NOTICE
IS hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802. 113tf
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish. Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 sets of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per set—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 51 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weesp Gin—5 casks White Lead, 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottles) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29. 1803. 122tf
WE the subscribers, being appointed Commissioners, by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, to receive and adjust the claims of the creditors against the estate of Capt. Thomas George, of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent:—Hereby give notice to all persons having any demands on said estate, to exhibit them to either of us, at our respective dwellings within six months from the 3d of October inst. being the time allowed by said Court.
ELISHA LAWTON, } Commis- HENRY BULL, } sioners. All persons anywise indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JOSEPH ROGERS, } Execu- ARNOLD PECKHAM, } tors. October 20, 1803. 159 5m.
Tin Plate Worker.
GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson, opposite the Red-Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches:—Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality: Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Cash given for old Pewter & Lead
TO BE SOLD OR LET.
A LARGE SCOW or flat-bottomed Boat, calculated for bringing Gravel or Stones. For further particulars, enquire of SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, Aug. 13. 150
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co.
WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—Also, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKewise
Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, & Stationary of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 79tf
HAT SCREWING.
THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity of Hay, ready screwed may be had on very short notice, and all favors, thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9, 1803. 13a
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers
neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, Silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladies, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waite & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shoel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windfor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rapper & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery. They also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. +Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72tf
TO BE LET.
A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE, A this 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. May 14. 1803. 6m
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT, Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within twelve months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said court. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- BENJAMIN SMITH, } sioners. All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport. North-Kingstown, April 21, 1803. 138
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Joshua Kinyon, late of Westerly deceased:—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 26th of September last past, for the above purpose, and that we shall attend upon said business at the dwelling house of Sylvester Gaver, Esq. in said Westerly, on the first Monday of January, February, and March, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested to. THOMAS HOXIE, } Commis- THOMAS NOYES, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, ISRAEL CHAPMAN, SHUBEL PALMER, } Adminis- AMOS CROSS, } trators. Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preserved Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, peas-nuts; best Frontignac, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga, Wines; sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. 61tf
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
Looking-Glasses.
FOR Sale at the Store of NATHANIEL SWEET & Co. an elegant assortment of Looking Glasses, which cannot fail of pleasing those who wish to purchase—prices, from One Dollar 25 Cents to Eighteen Dollars 50 Cents. Newport, June 18. 142tf
TIN WARE.
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. Cash, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
JOHN F. TOWNSEND, & Co.
HEREBY inform the Public, they have on hand a handsome Variety of Fancy & substantial GOODS, suited to the approaching season, much replenished from the latest Importations, which they will sell as low as can be purchased in New-port.—Among which are, Broadcloths; Cassimeres; Baizes; Flannels; Serges; Blankets; Ladies Coatings; worsted Hosiery; Wildbores; Bombazetts; Turkey-down Shawls; Camels hair Shawls; Counterpanes; 12-4 table Cloths; Eng-lish & India Satins; Cambrie Mullins; Bed-Lace; men's Beaver Hats of an excellent quality; blue, black & olive, ribbed Vests, &c. &c. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, October 13. 58
WANTED,
A Quantity of good Clean FLAX-SEED, For which a generous price will be given by JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Newport, Oct. 26.
W. R. WILDER,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's, WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 40 cents.
JOHN MARSH
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay-Screwing business.—Those persons who may wish to have Hay-Screwed, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, March 25, 1803. 129
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. cxii
John & Henry Cahoon,
At their Store on Banister's Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Dips Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosjes; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS. —Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter'd Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c. LIKewise, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. THE MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—THEIR FAVORS gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen —Midlings, per bushel or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities— LOAF SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 3tf
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, having allowed six months for the settlement of the estate of George Littlefield, late of said Newport, deceased: All persons having any demands against said estate, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber; and all those indebted to said estate, are also desired to make immediate payment to PEGGY LITTLEFIELD, Administratrix. Newport, Nov. 9. 1803. 62
To be Sold,
A FARM, containing about Fifty acres, with a dwelling House, Barn, &c. all in complete order, situated on the shore, the west side of the Island.—Stock & Farming utensils will be sold with it, at a price given immediately. Any person inclining to purchase, may know the terms by applying to M. R. JOHNSTON. Portsmouth, Nov. 9th. 1803. 62
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON MONDAY, the 21st inst. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day after) at the dwelling house of Easton Bailey, Esq. late of Middletown, deceased, sundry articles of Household Furniture, and one large Franklin Stove.—Also, Farming utensils, consisting of Ploughs, Harrows, two ox Carts, and one large Grindstone, &c. &c. Likewise, two Cows, one Mare and Colt; with a quantity of Fodder. WILLIAM BAILEY, } Executrix PARKER HALL, } tors. Middletown, Nov. 9, 1803. 162