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The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 71. ]
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
Laws of the United States.
PUBLISHED
By Authority.
SIXTH CONGRESS
OF THE United States.
At the First Session, begun and held at the city of PHILADELPHIA, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday the second of December, 1799.
CHAPTER XIII.
An ACT in addition to an act entitled, "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the respective points of intersection of the lines actually run, as the boundaries of the several townships surveyed by virtue of the act entitled, "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen," accordingly as the said lines have been marked and ascertained at the time when the same were run, notwithstanding the same are not in conformity to the act aforesaid, or shall not appear to correspond with the plat of the survey which has been returned by the Surveyor-General, shall be considered, and they are hereby declared to be the corners of the said townships; That in regard to every such township as by the plat and survey returned by the Surveyor-General is stated to contain four thousand acres in each quarter thereof, the points on each of the boundary lines of such township, which are at an equal distance from those two corners of the same township, which stand on the same boundary line, shall be considered, and they are hereby declared to be corners of the respective quarters of such townships; that the other boundary lines of the said quarter-townships shall be straight lines run from each of the last mentioned corners of quarter-townships to the corner of quarter-townships on the opposite boundary line of the same township; and that in regard to every such township as by the said return is stated to contain in any of the quarters thereof more or less than the quantity of four thousand acres, the corners marked in the boundary lines of such township to designate the quarters thereof, shall be considered, and they are hereby declared to be the corners of the quarter-townships thereof, although the same may be found at unequal distances from the respective corners of such townships: And such townships shall be divided by running lines through the same from the corners of the quarter-townships actually marked, whether the interior lines thus extended shall be parallel to the exterior lines of the said township or not; and that each of the said quarter-townships thus bounded, shall in every proceeding to be had under the abovementioned or this act, be considered as containing the exact quantity expressed in the plat and survey thereof returned by the Surveyor-General.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That it shall be lawful for the proprietors or holders of warrants for military services, which have been, or shall be registered at the Treasury in pursuance of the act entitled, "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen," during the time, in the manner, and according to the rights of priority, which may be acquired in pursuance of said act, to locate the quantities of land mentioned in the warrants by them respectively registered, as aforesaid, on any quarter-township, or fractional part of a quarter-township, in the general tract mentioned and described in said act: Provided always , That the fractional quarter-townships upon the River Sciota, and those upon the River Muskingum, adjoining the grant made to Ebenezer Zane, or the towns of Salem, Gnadenhütten or Schoenbrun, or the Indian boundary line, shall in every case be accepted and taken in full satisfaction for four thousand acres.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That whenever locations shall be made on any quarter-township, which, according to the actual survey and plat thereof, returned by the Surveyor-General, is stated to contain less than the quantity of four thousand acres, except in the case of fractions provided for in the preceding section, it shall be lawful for the Secretary of the Treasury to issue, or cause to be issued, certificates, expressing the number of acres remaining unsatisfied of any registry of warrants for the quantity of four thousand acres, made in pursuance of the act before recited; which certificates shall have the same validity and effect, and be liable to be barred in like manner, as warrants granted for military services; but no
certificate shall be granted, nor any claim allowed, for less than fifty acres, nor for the navigable water contained within the limits of any quarter-township or fractional quarter-township.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That whenever a location shall be made on any quarter-township, which, according to the actual survey and plat thereof, returned by the Surveyor-General, is stated to exceed the quantity of four thousand acres, no patent shall be issued in pursuance thereof, until the person making such location shall deposit at the Treasury, warrants for military services, or certificates issued by virtue of the preceding section, equal to the excess above four thousand acres, contained in such quarter-township, or shall pay into the Treasury of the United States two dollars per acre, in the certificates of the six per cent. funded debt of the United States, or money, for each acre of the excess above four thousand acres as aforesaid.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That when the priority of location shall have been determined, and after the proprietors or holders of warrants for military services shall have designated the tracts by them respectively elected; it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to designate by lot, in the presence of the Secretary of War, fifty quarter-townships, of the lands remaining unlocated, which quarter-townships, together with the fractional parts of townships remaining unlocated, shall be reserved for satisfying warrants granted to individuals for their military services, in the manner hereafter provided.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the land in each of the quarter-townships designated as aforesaid, and in such of the fractional parts of quarter-townships as may then remain unlocated, shall be divided by the Secretary of the Treasury, upon the respective plats thereof, as returned by the Surveyor-General, into as many lots, of one hundred acres each, as shall be equal, as nearly as may be, to the quantity such quarter-township or fraction is stated to contain; each of which lots shall be included, where practicable, between parallel lines, one hundred and sixty perches in length, and one hundred perches in width, and shall be designated by progressive numbers upon the plat or survey of every such quarter-township and fraction respectively.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That from and after the sixteenth day of March next, it shall be lawful for the holder of any warrant granted for military services, to locate, at any time before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and two, the number of hundred acres expressed in such warrant, on any lot or lots from time to time remaining unlocated within the tracts reserved as aforesaid; and upon surrendering such warrant to the Treasury, the holder thereof shall be entitled to receive a patent in the manner, and upon the conditions heretofore prescribed by law; which patent shall in every case express the range, township, quarter-township or fraction, and number of the lot located as aforesaid: But no location shall be allowed, nor shall any patent be issued for any lot or lots of one hundred acres, except in the name of the person originally entitled to such warrant, or the heir or heirs of the person so entitled: nor shall any land, so located and patented, to a person originally entitled to such warrant, be considered as in trust for any purchaser, or be subject to any contract made before the date of such patent; and the title to lands acquired, in consequence of patents issued as aforesaid, shall and may be alienated in pursuance of the laws which have been or shall be passed in the territory of the United States north-west of the river Ohio, for regulating the transfer of real property, and not otherwise.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That in all cases, after the sixteenth of March next, where more than one application is made for the same tract, the same time, under this act, or under the act to which this is in addition, the Secretary of the Treasury shall determine the priority of location by lot.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to advertise the tracts which may be reserved for location, in lots of one hundred acres, in one newspaper in each of the states, and in the territory aforesaid, for and during the term of three months.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the actual plat and survey, returned by the Surveyor-General, of quarter-townships, and fractional parts of quarter-townships, contained in the tract mentioned and described in the act to which this is a supplement, shall be considered as final and conclusive, so far as relates to the quantity of land supposed to be contained in the quarter-townships, and fractions, so that no claim shall hereafter be set up against the United States, by any proprietor, or holder of warrants for military services, on account of any deficiency in the quantity of land contained in the quarter-township or fractional part of a quarter-township, which shall have been located by such proprietor or holder; nor shall any claim be hereafter set up by the United States, against such proprietor or holder, on account
of any excess in the quantity of land contained therein.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
APPROVED—March 1st, 1800.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER XIV.
An ACT providing for salvage in cases of recapture.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That when any vessel other than a vessel of war or privateer, or when any goods which shall hereafter be taken as prize by any vessel, acting under authority from the government of the United States, shall appear to have before belonged to any person or persons resident within or under the protection of the United States, and to have been taken by an enemy of the United States, or under authority, or pretence of authority, from any prince, government or state, against which the United States have authorized, or shall authorize defence or reprisals, such vessels or goods not having been condemned as prize by competent authority before the re-capture thereof, the same shall be restored to the former owner or owners thereof, he or they paying for and in lieu of salvage, if retaken by a public vessel of the United States, one eighth part, and if retaken by a private vessel of the United States, one sixth part of the true value of the vessel or goods so to be restored, allowing and excepting all imposts and public duties to which the same may be liable. And if the vessel so retaken shall appear to have been set forth and armed as a vessel of war, before such capture or afterwards, and before the re-taking thereof as aforesaid, the former owner or owners, on the restoration thereof, shall be adjudged to pay for and in lieu of salvage, one moiety of the true value of such vessel of war, or privateer.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That when any vessel or goods, which shall hereafter be taken as prize, by any vessel acting under authority from the government of the United States, shall appear to have before belonged to the United States, and to have been taken by an enemy of the United States, or under authority, or pretence of authority from any prince, government or state, against which the United States have authorized, or shall authorize defence or reprisals, such public vessel, not having been condemned as prize by competent authority before the re-capture thereof, the same shall be restored to the United States. And for and in lieu of salvage, there shall be paid from the Treasury of the United States, pursuant to the final decree which shall be made in such case by any court of the United States, having competent jurisdiction thereof, to the parties who shall be thereby entitled to receive the same, for the re-capture as aforesaid of an unarmed vessel, or any goods therein, one sixth part of the true value thereof, when made by a private vessel of the United States, and one twelfth part of such value when the re-capture shall be made by a public armed vessel of the United States; and for the re-capture as aforesaid of a public armed vessel, or any goods therein, one moiety of the true value thereof, when made by a private vessel of the United States, and one fourth part of such value, when such re-capture shall be made by a public armed vessel of the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That when any vessel or goods which shall be taken as prize, as aforesaid, shall appear to have before belonged to any person or persons permanently resident within the territory, and under the protection of any foreign prince, government or state, in amity with the United States, and to have been taken by an enemy of the United States, or by authority, or pretence of authority from any prince, government or state, against which the United States have authorized, or shall authorize, defence or reprisals, then such vessel or goods shall be adjudged to be restored to the former owner, or owners thereof, he or they paying for and in lieu of salvage, such proportion of the true value of the vessel or goods so to be restored, as by the law or usage of such prince, government or state, within whose territory such former owner or owners shall be so resident, shall be required, on the restoration of any vessel or goods of a citizen of the United States, under like circumstance of re-capture, made by the authority of such foreign prince, government or state; and where no such law or usage shall be known, the same salvage shall be allowed as is provided by the first section of this act: Provided , That no such vessel or goods shall be adjudged to be restored to such former owner or owners, in any case where the same shall have been, before the re-capture thereof, condemned as prize by competent authority, nor in any case where by the law or usage of the prince, government, or state, within whose territory such former owner or owners shall be resident as aforesaid, the vessel or goods of a citizen of the United States, under like circumstances of re-capture, would not
be restored to such citizen of the United States: Provided also , that nothing herein shall be construed to contravene or alter the terms of restoration in cases of re-capture, which are or shall be agreed on in any treaty between the United States, and any foreign prince, government or state.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That all sums of money which may be paid for salvage, as aforesaid, when accruing to any public armed vessel, shall be divided to and among the commanders, officers and crew thereof, in such proportions as are or may be provided by law, respecting the distribution of prize money: And when accruing to any private armed vessel, shall be distributed to and among the owners and company concerned in such re-capture, according to their agreements, if any such there be; and in case there be no such agreement, then to and among such persons, and in such proportions, as the court having jurisdiction thereof shall appoint.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That such parts of any acts of Congress of the United States, as respect the salvage to be allowed in cases of re-capture, shall be and are hereby repealed, except as to cases of re-capture made before the passing of this act.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
APPROVED—March 3, 1800.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER XV.
An ACT declaring the assent of Congress to certain acts of the States of Maryland and Georgia.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the assent of Congress be, and hereby is granted to the operation of an act of the General Assembly of the state of Maryland, passed on the twenty-sixth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, entitled, "an act empowering the commissioners of the port of Baltimore to levy and collect the duty therein mentioned," and also to so much of an act of the State of Georgia, passed February the tenth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, entitled, "an act for regulating the trade, laying duties on all goods, wares, liquors, merchandise and negroes, imported into this State; and also an impost on the tonnage of shipping, and for other purposes therein mentioned," as authorizes a duty of three-pence per ton on all shipping entering the port of Savannah, to be set apart as a fund for clearing the river Savannah.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That this act shall be and continue in force until the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eight, and no longer.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—March 17, 1800.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER XVI.
An ACT to alter the times of holding the District Court, in North-Carolina.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the sessions of the district court for the district of North-Carolina, shall hereafter be held on the first Monday in February, May, August and November, annually.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That all process which shall have been issued, and all recognizances returnable, and all suits and other proceedings, which have been continued to the said district court on the first Monday in April next, shall be returned and held continued to the said court on the first Monday of May next.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—March 19, 1800.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER XVII.
An ACT for the relief of Campbell Smith.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting-officers of the Treasury liquidate and settle the account of Campbell Smith, for his services as Judge Advocate to the legion of the United States, while he acted in that capacity, under an appointment made by General Wayne, on the sixteenth of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four; and he be allowed such pay and emoluments for said services as are or may be allowed to such officers in the army of the United States.

vice, in addition to his pay in the line, as are allowed by law to officers acting in that capacity.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—March 29th, 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER XVIII.
An ACT to extend the privilege of franking letters and packages to Martha Washington.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all letters and packages to and from Martha Washington, relict of the late General George Washington, shall be received and conveyed by post free of postage, for and during her life.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 3d, 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, April 22.
An engrossed bill, to incorporate a company by the name and stile of the Mine and Metal Company, was read, and on the question for its passing, it was negatived, 36 to 34.
A bill to establish a district at Kennebec; and to annex Lyme to New-London, was recommitted to the whole House, when some amendment having been made, the bill was ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Dennis, from the committee to whom were referred the amendments of the Senate to the bill for the removal and accommodation of the government of the United States, reported their opinion that it was expedient for the House to accede thereto.
The House took up the report, and agreed to it.
The House went into committee on the bill to provide for equalizing the valuation of unseated lands.
The bill was agreed to, and ordered to be engrossed.
The House also resolved itself into a committee on the bill to enlarge the powers of the surveyors of the revenue.
Mr. Cooper proposed an amendment, which it appearing difficult to incorporate, and some objections having been made, the committee rose, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. Claiborne, from the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of continuing in force the law respecting trading houses with the Indians, reported a resolution for reviving that law for one year. It was referred to a committee of the whole. Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, April 23.
The bill providing for the valuation of unseated lands, passed.
The Senate informed, that they had passed the bill in addition to the act authorizing the sale of land in the N. W. Territory, and above the mouth of Kentucky river, with amendments. Amendments committed.
The Senate also informed, that they had passed the bill authorizing the President to accept the cession of the Western Reserve.
The President, by message, informed, that he had signed the act to alter and establish sundry post-roads—the act authorizing the defence of merchant vessels—the act fixing the rank and pay of the chief marine officers—the act fixing the compensation of the Paymaster-General, and the assistants of the Adjutant-General—the supplementary Indian trade bill—the navy government bill—the general stamp-office bill—and the bill for deciding disputed elections of Representatives.
THURSDAY, April 24.
A bill was ordered to incorporate a company for the manufacture of sheet copper.
The President, by message, informed that he had signed the act repealing the snuff-mill duty, an act respecting the mint—an act for the punishment of certain crimes—and the government removal act.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the amendment of the Senate to the bill supplemental to the act for an amicable settlement of limits with the State of Georgia—and after further amending the amendment, the committee rose, and upon the question, will the House concur in the report of the committee in their agreement to the amendment of the Senate to strike out that part which abrogates the power of the governor, given in the ordinance, to prorogue the General Assembly at his pleasure? it passed in the negative, 42 to 49. And the amendment of the Senate was rejected.
Upon the question to agree with the committee in their disagreement to that part of the new section proposed by the Senate, which gave the commissioners power to settle the title of claimants to part of the lands about to be ceded by Georgia to the United States;
Mr. Smilie, after insinuating that he understood some members to be interested in this question, read the rule of the House, which declares, that no member who is particularly interested in any question, shall have a right to vote.
Mr. Sewall said, he wished the true interpretation of this order to be given by the chair. In his opinion, it was not applicable to the question under consideration, as it appeared to be a general one.
Mr. Nicholson said, he hoped there would be no more debate until it was known that some member was actually interested.
Mr. Sewall, in answer to this challenge, said, that he was interested, having been a purchaser of these lands—and again called upon the chair to decide as to the propriety of applying the rule to him upon this question.
After some other observations as to the point of order, the business before the House was suspended for fifteen minutes, and a resolution was submitted by Mr. Sewall, by which the House were to declare their sense upon the subject; whereupon an adjournment was called for and carried—ayes 39, noes 38.
FRIDAY, April 25.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill providing for the sale of lands in the N. W. territory, were agreed to.
5000 dollars being appropriated for the purpose of procuring a library for the accommodation of government when removed to the city of Washington, Messrs. Waln, Evans and Powell, were appointed on the part of the House to be joined by two from the Senate, as a committee to make out a catalogue of the books, adopting the best mode of procuring them, and devising a system of rules and regulations.
The Sheet Copper Manufacturing bill, instituting a company by the name of the Passayick Copper Company, was committed for Monday.
The House non-concurred in the Senate's new bill for forming two governments in the N. W. Territory.
A complaint against Mr. Hawkins, relative to running a boundary line, was laid on the table.
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole on the amendment of the Senate, to the bill supplemental to the act for an amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia, and for the establishment of a government in the Mississippi territory; when
Mr. Speaker, having been called on to decide whether the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Sewall) had a right to vote upon the question before the House, after explaining the rule, and the cases to which it evidently applied, declared, that it could not even be made a question of order, and that the gentleman had an undoubted right to vote.
Mr. Sewall then said, from motives of delicacy, and to avoid that censure which, influenced by party spirit, he might incur in exercising his legal right (for he never entertained a doubt on the subject) he would decline giving his vote upon the question.
Immediately after Mr. S. had withdrawn from the House, the question was taken on agreeing with the committee in their resolution of non-concurrence to that part of the new section proposed by the Senate, which authorizes the commissioners to settle individual claims, and carried in the affirmative—ayes 46, noes 24.
Mr. Varnum observed, that he thought something ought to be done to bring about a compromise with these claimants, and therefore moved an amendment, in place of the words struck out, viz. that the said commissioners, on the part of the United States, or any two of them, be authorized to enquire into the claims which are or shall be made by settlers, or any other person or persons whatsoever, to any part of the aforesaid lands, which may be relinquished by the state of Georgia, and make report thereon to Congress, as soon as may be.
This motion was agreed to—ayes 49, and the amendment of the Senate, as amended, concurred in.
Mr. Marshall, from the committee to whom was referred the bill from the Senate prescribing the mode of deciding disputed elections for President and Vice-President, made report, that it would be proper to strike out the whole of said bill, except the enacting clause, and insert the amendment reported by the committee.
This report was committed for Monday, and ordered to be printed.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill to provide for the disposition of the lands between the Great and Little Miami Rivers, and after some time spent therein, the committee rose, and obtained leave to sit again, and the House adjourned.
SATURDAY, April 26.
The following bills were read a third time, and passed, viz.
A bill, directing the payment of a detachment of militia, under the command of Major Thomas Johnstone, 1794, and
A bill to authorize the issuing of certain patents.
The bill to make further provision for the orphan children of Col. John Harding, and Major Alexander Trueman, deceased, was also read a third time, when
Mr. D. Foster said, as there was a principle similar to the one contained in the bill reported on this morning, (the case of Mrs. Elliott) he hoped the bill would be recommitted, for the purpose of inserting a clause for her relief.
Some debate arose upon this motion, which was carried—ayes 43, noes 37.
The bill to authorize the allowance of a credit to William Tazewell was agreed to without amendment, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday—ayes 44, noes 28; as was the bill providing for the disposition of the land between the Great and Little Miami rivers.
The House went into Committee of the whole on the bill sent from the Senate, in addition to the act to prevent the carrying on the slave-trade from the United States to any foreign place or country, Mr. Rutledge in the chair—when
Mr. J. Brown moved, that the committee rise, in order to have the bill postponed, if it should be the sense of the House to repeal the law prohibiting the carrying on the slave-trade and dwelt largely on the good policy of the measure.
Mr. Nicholas seconded this motion, but not with the view intended by the gentleman from Rhode-Island; and said, he did not believe that gentleman would find an advocate in this House, to take off the restricting; but hoped that it would be strengthened. As a Southern man, he declared, that he did not believe one of his constituents would wish it. The motion for rising was negatived. After proceeding in the bill, a motion was made and carried, that the committee rise, and the House adjourned.
MONDAY, April 28.
Mr. Rutledge moved that the committee of the whole House, to whom was referred the bill from the Senate in addition to the act to prohibit the carrying on the slave-trade from the United States to any foreign place or country, be discharged from the further consideration thereof. Mr. Bayard seconded this motion, with a hope that the bill would be recommitted: it was impossible, as the bill now stood, to carry its provisions into execution; and he wished them to be so modified, as to prevent our citizens from having any thing to do with so infamous a traffic.
The motion was carried. Mr. Bayard then moved that it be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Rutledge opposed this motion, and Mr. Waln advocated it. The motion was agreed to, and three members appointed.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill to promote the manufacture of sheet copper within the United States, by the incorporation of a company, under the name of the Passayick Company—Mr. Rutledge in the chair; when the bill was agreed to without amendment, and ordered to be read a third time to-morrow.
Mr. Stone, from the committee to whom were referred the petitions of Lawrence Erd, and Samuel Selva, 3d, who pray to be released from imprisonment, in which they are now held, for debts due the United States. The committee report unfavourable to the petitioners; but in order to take the sense of the House, submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for the personal discharge from prison of insolvent debtors to the United States.
The resolution was agreed to without debate, and a committee appointed to bring in a bill conformable thereto.
On motion of Mr. Bayard, the further consideration of the bill to establish an uniform militia throughout the United States, was postponed till the first monday in December next—ayes 50.
Mr. Eggleston then moved that the bill for establishing a military academy, and for the better organizing the corps of artillery and engineers, be also postponed till that day.
Mr. H. Lee called for the yeas and nays upon this question, which were taken—yeas 64, nays 23.
On motion of Mr. Dana, the House again went into committee of the whole on the bill to provide for the execution of the 27th article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, made with Great-Britain—Mr. Rutledge in the chair—and Mr. Nicholas' amendment, which provides that no person shall be delivered up, where there is a concurrent jurisdiction—being under consideration; a long debate took place, in which it was contended on one side, that this House had no right to put a construction on the treaty; and on the other, that no treaty could deprive a man of the right of trial by jury, nor wrest from our courts the absolute jurisdiction given by the constitution; the question was negatived—ayes 42, noes 45, and the committee rose, and obtained leave to sit again.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Otis, their secretary, informing the House that the Senate ask a conference on their amendments to the bill supplementary to the act for an amicable settlement of limits with the State of Georgia, and for establishing a government in the Mississippi territory; and also that the Senate insist on their amendments to the bill to divide the territory N. W. of the Ohio into two separate governments.
Managers on the part of this House were appointed to confer with managers from the Senate on both the above bills.
Mr. Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing an account of the receipts and expenditures of the United States, for the year 1798.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made an unfavourable report on the petition of Mrs. Mary Wooster, widow of the deceased General Wooster.
This report was committed to the committee of the whole House, to whom was recommitted the bill to make further provision for the orphan children of Colonel Harding, and Major Freeman, to whom was referred the reports on the petition of Mrs. Linch and Mr. Elliott.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
By an Arrival at New-York.
LONDON, February 25.
The Dublin mails of the 18th, 19th and 20th inst. have arrived since our last. By the last of these we learn that some serious affrays have taken place in different parts of the country, in consequence of the extraordinary degree of irritation which the discussion of the subject of the Union has caused in the public mind. At Drogheda, a town about five and twenty miles north of the metropolis, a British corps is stated to have been attacked and beaten by a regiment of Irish militia; at Clonmel, in the south, an affair of a similar nature is said to have happened; and the county of Down is also said to be in a very perturbed state. We trust, however, that these accounts will prove to have materially exaggerated the facts, and the question will ultimately be decided by the fair conviction of
cool discussion, and not by the outrageous force of hostile arms. Nothing particular had occurred in the House of Commons since Tuesday morning. The next debate on the articles of the Union was fixed for Friday.
March 3.
We are assured that the return of Mr. Gore to America is entirely on his private concerns, and has no relation whatever to the subject of the embassy. We rejoice to hear it.
March 6.
No less than six Mails are now due from Hamburg. In the present moment, while the campaign on the Continent may soon be expected to open, this delay is peculiarly felt. Ministers still remain ignorant of the plans and intentions of our allies, when their resolutions must have so much influence on our measures. The intelligence through France must but imperfectly supply the want of official correspondence and information. How far we are to reckon the continental armies of Russia as our confederates, must remain undecided till the renewal of direct communications with Germany. At present all conjecture on the subject must be extremely hazardous.
March 8.
On Thursday advices were received at the admiralty office, from Sir Alan Gardner, off Brest. These state that the combined French and Spanish fleets, to the number of 48 sail of the line, besides frigates, were apparently ready for, and indicated a disposition to put to sea. Sir Alan had only twenty sail of the line with him at the time, but reinforcements from Torbay must soon have reached him; and Lord Bridport himself, who was expected to sail on Thursday, has probably by this time joined the squadron of observation.
Domestic Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, April 24.
THE LAUNCH.
Another auxiliary to our infant Navy was added this morning by the launch of the beautiful Frigate NEW-YORK, pierced for 38 guns. She moved from the lower ship yard into her destined element a few minutes past 10 o'clock, amidst the loud acclamations of thousands of surrounding citizens. On her entering the water federal salutes were fired from the Aspasia Indian, and the Governor Jay Cutter, which lay in the stream, brilliantly decorated with the colours of different nations.
She is the voluntary production of the Merchants of the City of New-York, from which she takes her name; and her construction, workmanship, &c. reflect much honour upon Mr. Carpenter, the master-builder.
Capt. Robinson is appointed to the command of her.
In the British Packet, arrived here yesterday from Falmouth, came passengers Messrs. GOR and CABOT, with dispatches for government.
April 25.
IMPORTANT LAW CASE.
Yesterday morning the following decision took place in the Supreme Court.—As it is very important to the commerce of the United States, and particularly to American merchants who may be connected in business with any of our Consuls residing abroad, it ought to be made public as early as possible.
It was an action of Messrs. Arnold and Ramsay, on a policy of insurance, against the United Insurance Company in this city, to recover seven thousand dollars, which they had underwritten on the cargo of the good American ship the Hope, from New-York to the island of Cuba. The property was "warranted American, proof whereof, if required, was to be made in New-York only."
The Hope was captured, and her cargo condemned in New Providence, "as belonging to Spain, or to persons being subjects, or inhabitants within the territories thereof."
It was admitted in the case, that the property belonged to Arnold and Ramsay, and to Daniel Hawley, who was also a native American, and at the time of making the insurance resided at the Havanna, in quality of Consul from the United States.
The Judge of the Court of Admiralty at New-Providence, in condemning the property, appears to think that Hawley's residence at the Havanna, as Consul of the United States, would subject his own property and that of all others concerned with him, to be considered as enemies property, and of course liable to confiscation.
Mr. Chief Justice Lansing, who delivered the opinion of the Court (Judge Lewis dissenting) thought the Court of Admiralty justifiable in condemning the property of the assured, because Hawley resided as Consul in a Spanish port, and that therefore the warranty of its being American property was still complied with. Judgment was accordingly given for the defendants.
Mr. Justice Lewis thought that by the terms of the contract the assured was held to prove the property American in New-York only, and that it was not the intention of the parties to be bound, as to that point, by any foreign judicature. He therefore thought it sufficient, if it appeared, as it did here, that the cargo belonged to American citizens. He also controverted the propriety of the decision at New-Providence—He believed there was no law subjecting the property of a Consul of a neutral power, residing in a port of one of the belligerent parties, to confiscation—still less did he believe that the property of a whole house, composed of several American citizens, forfeited its quality of neutrality, from the circumstance of one of the parties becoming a foreign Consul.
This will readily be perceived to be a case interesting to the commercial part of the community. Many American merchants are connected with Consuls, who reside abroad—Many consignments are also made to Consuls. It is proper they should

know the great risk which is incurred by such a connection. If it be a good cause of condemnation abroad, and a good defence by the underwriters at home, the sooner such partnerships are dissolved the better—it is well also that our Consuls should know the predicament in which they are placed. If born in America, they suppose that their character of American citizen is not lost by accepting the appointment as Consul. The sooner they are apprized of this circumstance the better; for although this is probably the very first decree which has proceeded on that basis, there is no doubt that as soon as the West-India Courts of Vice Admiralty know of this decision of the Supreme Court, other condemnations on the same ground will soon take place.
April 26.
At the date of our last accounts from England, a secret expedition was on the tapir, and several ships of war were under orders to effect the object of it. They are expected to sail in the month of February, or early in March. The Russian troops at Jersey and Guernsey were to be employed on this occasion; and should the first attempt be crowned with success, a fresh body of Imperial auxiliaries would be immediately embarked to forward the object of the enterprise, engagements having been entered into between the courts of Great-Britain and Vienna for that purpose.
Misfortunes visit the righteous. Dr. Phlogiston , the incomparable Philosopher of the human race, lately blew up himself and all his family by the explosion of a quantity of air, which he was torturing with his experiments. We have not heard whether his country seat which he talks so much about in his illuminated letters, was or was not dephlogisticated along with him, into air, thin air.
April 30.
The Poll for the election of a member of the Congress of the United States, and for Senators and Assembly-men in the Legislature of this state, and for the southern district, commenced yesterday in the different wards of the city, agreeably to the constitution. As events of great political importance are connected with the issue of this election, the contest is warmly conducted by the friends of both parties.
The ship Charlotte , Greenfield, of and from this port to Amsterdam, and ship Warren , Campbell, of and from this port for Barcelona, have both been taken by the English frigate Cleopatra , and ordered for Halifax. These ships failed about the 20th instant, and were taken three days after sailing.
The Cleopatra anchored the day before yesterday off Governor's Island. The crews and passengers of both vessels are detained on board of her.
General Dumourier, on his way to Petersburg, passed through Mittau; where he had an audience of the pretender. The hero of Jemappes, it is thought, will have a command in the Russian army.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, dated February 28.
"News was yesterday received here from Amsterdam, that Batavia and all our other possessions in the island of Java had been surrendered to the English, who had found at Batavia more than ten millions of specie, together with the property belonging to our government, which was stored. The intelligence has caused great agitation here, as well as at Amsterdam."
[OFFICIAL.]
From Mr. King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, in London, to George Knox, Esq. their Consul at Hull.
LONDON, February 21.
SIR,
I have received a note, dated the 20th inst. from Lord Grenville, informing me that on the 5th of January last, a proclamation was issued by the Commander in Chief of the British fleet in the Mediterranean; declaring the port of Genoa in a state of blockade; and adding, that the blockade so instituted would be maintained and enforced in the strictest manner, according to the usages of war, acknowledged and observed in similar cases.
I request you to make this information known to our citizens within your consulate, and to transmit the same to the United States, by the earliest opportunities.
With great respect,
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant, RUFUS KING.
We learn from Capt. Smith, of the sloop Industry , from Norfolk, that in consequence of a misunderstanding at breakfast between Mr. Dubois, of Poughkeepsie, and Mr. Cushing, of Boston, both midshipmen of the United States frigate Congress , they met at 11 o'clock on Thursday morning, near Norfolk, to decide the dispute by a duel. In this unfortunate affair Mr. Cushing was killed by a pistol ball, which went through his neck. He expired almost immediately after receiving the wound.
Capt. Strangman, in 17 days from Anguilla, informs, that he saw the action between the U. S. brig Eagle , Capt. Campbell, and the French privateer the Conqueror of Egypt. The Frenchman was captured and carried into St. Kitts. It was reported that Capt. Campbell was shot in the action.
MIDDLETOWN, April 25.
JACOBIN FALSEHOOD DETECTED.
A correspondent, on whose veracity the public may depend, has informed us, that the brigantine Sally , mentioned in our last Gazette, was a Swedish vessel, consigned to a gentleman in Chatham; was captured by the French, retaken by the Acasto (a British man of war) and sent to Jamaica to secure salvage.—That the 1250 dollars specie was taken by the Captain of the Acasto on board the ship, knowing that it
would be safer there than on board an unarmed vessel. Some trifling articles of furniture were taken by the sailors of the Acasto , but not to any considerable amount; nor was it with the knowledge of the British Captain, or any of his officers.
The Court of Admiralty at Jamaica allowed the claimants the brigantine, cargo, and 1250 dollars in specie, they paying the legal and customary salvage for recapture from the French. When the brigantine Sally was retaken, and when she arrived at Jamaica, there was not an American on board, excepting captain Stewart. On the preceding information the public may depend. It comes from Captain Stewart, through a single gentleman, on whom full reliance may be had.
Thus it is evident, that the former account of this transaction was false, and misrepresented undoubtedly with a design of deluding the public. That the cabin was plundered by captain Fellows, is a pointed falsehood. The money was taken for safe custody merely, and not for plunder. It is apparent, that as there was no American on board, except captain Stewart, it is impossible that any native of Connecticut could have been impressed. On the whole, this former publication on this subject was undoubtedly made with the wicked and malicious purpose of making mankind the tools and instruments of a conspiracy against government. Who published the former account? Can you be at a loss to conjecture by whom this libel was fabricated?
From a Philadelphia Paper of April 24.
In the Connecticut Courant of Monday last, under the New-Haven head, is a statement by capt. James Stewart, of the captures and impressment made by the British fleet on the Jamaica station. One circumstance, which is grossly misrepresented, renders it probable that the whole statement is erroneous and much aggravated; captain Stewart says, that Mr. Savage, the American agent in Kingston, informed him, that he had forwarded to the Secretary of State, by Commodore Truxton, an attested list of the names of 1001 bona fide American seamen, who have been impressed by the British in that single port. On enquiry at the Secretary of State's office, it is found that the list referred to contains the names of 53 seamen only, who claim to be Americans. In September 1799, Mr. Savage expressed his opinion to be, that the whole number of impressed Americans in Admiral Parker's squadron was upwards of 250.
BOSTON, May 6.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By a gentleman who came to town last evening from Salem, we are informed that a ship arrived there yesterday afternoon, in 26 days from Cadiz, commanded by Capt. Israel Williams, who stated, that the American Commissioners had arrived at Paris, had been cordially received, and that the Negotiation was in favourable progress: That Buonaparte had addressed the people of France and the armies, recapitulating the efforts he had made for Peace—throwing the odium of the continuance of the war on the English and their allies; and inviting the assistance of all Frenchmen to command that peace which had been refused to their invitation: That after this exordium a select army was formed, at the head of which he had placed himself: That the Russians were on their march home: That Lord Nelson had fallen in with a squadron which sailed from Toulon for the relief of Malta, consisting of the Generaux , of 74 guns, several frigates, and a large number of transports, reported to have 4000 land forces on board—the whole of which squadron he captured, except one frigate of 44 guns, which was driven on shore, and destroyed.
THE INVADERS OF EGYPT.
Capt. Higgins from Leghorn, whose vessel is performing quarantine, brought with him from that place the following article, which was translated from a Venetian Governmental Gazette of the latter part of Feb. and circulated in Handbills at Leghorn, on the 7th of March.
"THE Grand Vizier with his army attacked the Fort of Arisch, garrisoned by 1800 Frenchmen, who desired to capitulate, but the Vizier insisted that they should surrender at discretion—which being refused, the fortress was taken by assault, and but 100 of the garrison escaped the sword. The Vizier, after placing a sufficient Turkish force in that place, prepared to march to Cairo. The French, to impede this step, proposed terms of peace, and offered to evacuate Egypt; but the English dissuaded the Vizier from conceding to these propositions—and he continued his march towards Cairo, with all possible expedition."
The news of the capture of the island of Java, by the British, deserves no credit. Capt. Chapman's information from Batavia is doubtless later than any which could have reached Holland at the above date. He passed Java-head Dec. 1, 1799—the Dutch then remained in undisturbed possession of the place: nor do we understand there was any thing apparent which indicated that it would soon change its masters.
Toussaint has in grateful terms acknowledged assistance received in the reduction of Jacquetel, by that port's being blockaded by the U. S. frigate General Greene , Capt. Perry.
A Baltimore paper of April 26, contains the deposition of Capt. Anthony, late of the Schooner Mary , which was taken by 3 French barges. It states, that as soon as he and the crew were carried to the shore, the captors prepared to shoot them; that he and the cook fled to the mountains, but the remainder of the crew (six) were killed, and their mangled bodies left on the beach, where he saw them, after the savages had gone from the spot.
United States frigate General Greene , Capt. Perry; United States ship Herald , Capt. Russell, were at Cape-Francois, the 9th of April, for water and stores.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7.
Our French papers, says the editor of the True American , are filled with eulogiums on the character and virtues of our illustrious WASHINGTON. Each editor appears to have been anxious to be foremost in paying a just tribute of respect to such exalted worth; and the effusions of their pens testify how well they knew and understood his character. One editor has indeed imputed to him a single error; but at the same time, seems inclined to doubt his own judgement, and leaves posterity to decide. Speaking of WASHINGTON's signing the British treaty, he says—The first excesses of the French revolution tooled and nearly destroyed the friendship of WASHINGTON for France, and he signed the treaty of November, 1794, in which the interests of the republic were sacrificed to those of England. This we conceive an erroneous act, but it was an act perhaps to be justified by the circumstances of the time, an act for which we ought to make much allowance; and which impartial posterity perhaps may view in a different light from us, who are an interested party."
A letter from the American Consul at Cadiz, dated the 5th of March, to the Secretary of State, announces a Proclamation of the King of Spain, declaring the port of Gibraltar in a state of blockade. The following is a translation of the Proclamation, as printed and published at Cadiz, on the 28th of February last.
BLOCKADE OF GIBRALTAR.
His Catholic Majesty, desirous of lessening, as far as possible, the injury resulting to the nation by the shameful trade carried on by many of his subjects with the garrisons of Gibraltar, by means of neutral vessels, and availing himself of the right of making reprisals on the enemies of his Crown, who have declared the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar in a state of Blockade; His Majesty is therefore pleased to order, that from this day the garrison of Gibraltar shall be considered as blockaded, and that in consequence thereof, all neutral vessels bound to that port, shall be considered as lawful prizes.
Published for the information and government of this city and neighbourhood. Cadiz, 28th of February, 1800.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Sitting at Philadelphia, April 26.
This day the trial of Conrad Marks, indicted for High Treason, commenced. The jury being called and sworn, the cause was opened by the Attorney of the District [Mr. Rawle] who stated the nature of the offence of which the prisoner stood indicted, and adduced a number of witnesses on the part of the prosecution. Several witnesses were also produced on the part of the prisoner. Mr. Rofs and Mr. Hopkinson, who were the council assigned by the court for the prisoner, very ably and ingeniously defended his cause, at some length; and were fully answered by Mr. Ingersoll on the part of the prosecution. Judge Chase, in an elegant, learned and feeling charge, addressed the jury, informing them of the law, and reciting the facts as they appeared in evidence. The jury retired about twenty minutes past eleven o'clock at night. Judge Chase informed the jury previous to their retiring, that the court would wait till twelve o'clock, to see if they could agree on their verdict, and they must return to court and inform whether they could agree or not. At that hour the jury returned and informed the court that they could not agree. The judges ordered that the jury be kept together in some convenient place till Monday morning at ten o'clock, to which time the court adjourned.
April 29.
Nineteen persons, indicted for a conspiracy, rescue and obstruction of the process of the law of the United States, submitted to the Court, protesting to their innocence. The Court postponed passing sentence on them, for the purpose of giving them an opportunity of producing testimony in their exoneration.
The trial of John Fries, for Treason, was continued.
Two other witnesses were called by the attorney of the district, after which he entered into a statement of the amount of the evidence in the various interesting parts of the unhappy scene.
Judge Chase then, in a pertinent charge to the jury, propounded the law to them, and left the concurrence of the facts, and their application to the principles of law, as judiciously laid down by Judge Patterson, in the cases in 1795. The jury withdrew about eleven o'clock, and in two hours returned with a verdict—GUILTY.
The prisoner had no legal assistance in his trial, Messrs. Dallas and Lewis having withdrawn themselves before the trial commenced. Judge Chase assured him, however, that the court would be his counsel, and see that he should have perfect justice done to him.
Judge Chase pronounced sentence of death upon the three Frenchmen, convicted lately before the district court of piracy and murder. They are to be executed the 9th of May.
It appears by a late arrival at New-York, from Deal, that great preparations are making in England for a serious campaign, which was expected to open soon. Accounts likewise say, that "there is a report that the French fleet are at sea;" but the truth of it is not vouched for.
Capt. Knapp, arrived at New-York from Exuma, informs, that the Boston frigate has captured 9 of Rigaud's barges, and made 400 prisoners thereby.
The General Greene has re-captured one of Toussaint's vessels, which had been taken by Rigaud's boats, and has delivered her to the black General.
We yesterday received a handbill, printed at New-York, on Tuesday last, the first day of the election of State Representatives, containing the following affidavit, prefaced with an artful and inflammatory address. The official form of this declaration, deprives us of the right of questioning its authenticity. J. Russell's Gaz. May 5.
City of New-York, II.
Eliab Sturtevant, mate of the ship Charlotte , commanded by Capt. Greenfield, and belonging to Messrs. Brothers, Coffer and Co. being duly sworn, saith, that the said ship departed from Sandy-Hook on the 21st inst. on a voyage to Amsterdam, in company with the ship Warren , Capt. Campbell. That nothing material occurred until the morning of the 23d, at 6 o'clock, when, in lat. 39:6, N. long. 71:36, W. the British frigate Cleopatra , of 32 guns, Capt. Pellew, hove in sight, and fired a gun. The Warren , being to windward of the Cleopatra , immediately hove to; but the Charlotte continued her course until six guns had been successively fired, the latter of which just struck astern of her. At 8 A. M. she came along side of us, and ordered us to wear round and follow her; and also to get out our boat and come on board immediately, which we did without delay. At about 9 A. M. the Cleopatra fired a gun as a signal for the Warren to bear down. She bore down accordingly, and captain Pellew sent his boat on board. At 10 A. M. the captains of the Charlotte and Warren were ordered on board the Cleopatra , and while they were detained on board, the first Lieutenant of the Cleopatra and the coasting pilot came on board the Charlotte ; broke open her letters, and took them on board the Cleopatra . At 2 P. M. put a prize-master and several seamen on board the Warren; her crew, excepting three, being at the same time taken on board the Cleopatra . At this time the captains of the Charlotte and Warren returned on board their respective ships. At half past two the Charlotte was also taken possession of by a prize-master and seamen; the cook and cabin-boy only remaining on board. At 4 P. M. the Charlotte and Warren bore away for Halifax.
The day following, this deponent, together with the first and second mates of the Warren , were directed by a midshipman to desist from walking on the quarter-deck, in consequence of an order to that effect from the first lieutenant. On the 25th instant, this deponent, with the first and second mates of the Warren , received orders to leave the officers' room, where they had hitherto messes, and to mess in future with the seamen; but in consequence of a representation from an officer of marines, master's mate, &c. they were graciously permitted to live as before. The conduct of these officers towards the deponent and the other mates was uniformly civil and obliging; for which this deponent publicly returns them his acknowledgments. On the morning of the 28th instant, the Cleopatra arrived off Sandy-Hook. A pilot coming on board, this deponent, with the other mates and the crews of the Charlotte and Warren , were ordered to go below, which order they obeyed. At 3 P. M. the Cleopatra came to anchor abreast of the fort on Governor's Island; and at 2 o'clock P. M. this day, the deponent with the other mates and crews were permitted to come on shore, and further this deponent saith not.
ELIAB STURTEVANT.
Sworn, &c. April 29th, 1800.
Married,
Mr. William Blodget, jun. merchant, to Miss Mary-Ann Power, daughter of Capt. Nicholas Power.
Mr. Joseph Brown, of Bristol, to Miss Catharine Metcalf, of this town.
Died,
At Gloucester, after a short indisposition, Mr. Elisha Manton, of that town, a worthy and respectable citizen.
In this town, Major Daniel Box. His funeral was attended on Sunday last, with Masonic honors.
House for Sale.
A Convenient DWELLING-HOUSE for a small family, with a commodious SHOP in front, standing on leased land, next westward of Mr. Daniel Jackson's foundry, on the west side of the bridge, and is a good stand for business.
Terms and Credit, liberal.—Apply to ELISHA DYER;
Who has for Sale,
A few pipes of excellent Brandy 6 barrels of Sugar, of the first quality a quarter-casks of Sherry Wine 300 gallons of New-England Rum 100 bushels of Salt, of the first quality Tar, Pitch and Rosin, on good terms. 20 barrels of Beef and Pork. May 7.
A Consignment.
FOUR Casks of Dry White Lead, recommended to be of a superior quality. A few boxes of the first quality Havana brown Sugar. Apply at the GOLDEN BEE-HIVE. May 7.
For CHARLESTON, (S. C.) The brig HERMES, JOHN EARLE, Master; Will sail the 11th instant. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Capt. Joseph Tillinghast's wharf, or to Capt. William Earle, South End. May 7.
To be Let,
A CONVENIENT and well situated HOUSE, with a SHOP in front, in Weybosset-street, near the Long Wharf. It is one of the best stands in town for Business, and may be entered upon the first of June, on terms that will be deemed reasonable. For particulars, apply to JOHN NICOLLS.
N. B. The House and Shop will be let separately, if most agreeable. May 7.

Selected Poetry.
From J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE.
ODE ON SPRING.
ADDRESSED TO MISS -----
A WAKE, ye light fantastic train, Who lead the year in merry dance, And sport along the twilight plain, What time the witch'd morn's lucid car Sails o'er the night, upborne on dews, That round their fragrant sweets diffuse, And meek ey'd Vesper's amorous star Presides with genial power o'er Love's mysterious trance: Awake---for lo, Imparadise! May With sportive joy's voluptuous glance, Unveils her blooming charms to day, Her bosom throbbing wild desire, While round her polish'd neck the golden trellis play; Unloos'd her zone of silvery fibres, The blithesome Goddess skirts the dews, Adown her half-impress'd limbs A robe of light transparency faints, And ever as the turns with wanton bound A thousand frolic fancies are seen encircling round:--- Oh wake, ye Train! and while ye gaze O'er chastened blushes & snatches blaze, Snatch from her hand your frantic lyres, And paint the cœstic bliss herself inspires.  Say, e'er shall sorrow's mildew power Cloud the warm heart in sullen gloom; Can misery know no peaceful hour, But, like the maniac, in the tomb? Sure, sure his is, that throbs to wild To injured feelings proud excels, Though, wayward fortune's fateful child, He riot on supreme delis. Shall own the power, whose mystic charms In hope the wilder'd senses keep, Or, rock'd in transport's pillow arms, Bid every throes of anguish sleep; Oh---he shall own, in grief's extreme, The joys that love and nature bring, And, rapt in passion's thrilling dream, Bail thy propitious Spring.
Avaunt then, ye unhallow'd train, Who love to dwell where cowl'd in night Remorse and horror hold their might, Screaming such spectred strains, as stunted hearts affright; Or, at the midnight hour in moody fit, The while the raven reits his gloated head, O'er yawning graves in fearful silence sit, Drinking the sickly dews, that bathe the dead; Oh---from your presence be one sacred hour To peace, to hope, to love and heaven refigu'd, To wake the muses' holiest power, And pour the PYTHIAN hymn on HENRY's tranced mind.
Once more sweet Spring unfolds her reign, The blossom'd bough and flower appear, Light Graces trip the laughing plain, And gaily flouts the vernal year:--- Far off is fed rude winter's storm, Which bound the vale in icy death, And veil'd in darkling folds the Naiad's lucid form:--- Perch'd on the vapour of some fairy's breath, Young Zephyr, who perturb'd erewhile Beheld his bride in April tears Look through the halozing films a sickly smile, Now throbbing, blushing, virgin tears, Sees the fond maid with firmer pace Swim down the dance, and weave the ring To tuneful harmony of Spring, While a rich dress of emerald green With glossy knots of flowers between Winds round her slender shape, and mellow every grace. So when the spirit wings its flight To the pure paradise of light, Awhile with timid glance it wondering views Mysterious fate's unclouded day, Till warm'd by love its letters lose, And melting genius weaves a living stream. Ah! how his heart with rapture glows, When thus in native truth display'd, The beckoning eyes a lover's lute shed:--- Vain dream of night, too soon refigu'd, And through the IVORY GATE retir'd a baleful shade.
While thus, in richest beauty drest, Creation dwells with life and love, Shall he alone, of all unbless'd, The minifire, wrapt in sorrow, rove? O thou, his bosom's favorite fair, How long frail years of sadness roll, Ere thy sweet smiles dispel his care, And sooth, unquenched by fear, his drooping soul? How long, alone in fancy seen, Shall he assay thy charms to paint, And, as fond memory lifts the veil between, Feel the warm tear renew'd by every feature faint? Thy form he sees in brighter tints array'd, Than Iris steals from summer's shower'd beam, Thy dark locks, mantling o'er the snow, Where feeling weaves her finest braid, And melting genius weaves a living stream. Ah! how his heart with rapture glows, When thus in native truth display'd, The beckoning eyes a lover's lute shed:--- Vain dream of night, too soon refigu'd, And through the IVORY GATE retir'd a baleful shade.
Since then, sweet maid, to thy behest The minifire bows with willing heart, The slighted faith of love confess'd, To thee the source of all his hopes import, O! deign to call the wanderer home, Long doom'd by adverse fates to roam; So may young Spring to him be joy, And second flow the tender lay, For till his heart can truly own, Though erring, yet he lov'd, and lov'd but thee alone. HENRY.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber takes this method to call on all those who are indebted to him by bond or account, to make immediate payment; or at least to come and settle their accounts, as he expects to go to sea within ten days.
BENJAMIN G. DEXTER.
N. B. He will take it as a particular favour, if the above request is attended to, RUO
WHEREAS the Freemen of the town of Providence, in Town Meeting legally assembled, on the 26th day of April, 1800, ordered a tax of six thousand dollars, to be assessed on the property of the inhabitants and others within said town, for the sole purpose of establishing and maintaining FREE SCHOOLS : All persons concerned are hereby notified to exhibit to either of the subscribers within ten days from the date hereof, a true and just list of all their rateable estates, both real and personal, as the law directs.
WILLIAM LARNED, } WILLIAM RICHMOND, } Affessors. WILLIAM HOLROYD. }
Providence, April 28.
For SALE, by
Samuel Ames,
ELEGANT Chintz Furnitures , which being a consignment, will be sold at cost and charges only. April 16. (6w.)
For Sale,
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On WEDNESDAY, May 7th, at 12 o'clock,
THE Estate now occupied by Dr. JOHN SPURR (for the benefit of the heirs of the late Mrs. Mary Rice) consisting of a large and convenient well built Dwelling-House, and sundry out buildings. Also, the lot of land on which it stands, 50 feet front, and 130 feet back.
One other lot of land, 38 by 80, to the eastward, adjoining said estate, and land, the property of Thomas L. Halsey, Esq. More particular information may be obtained, by application to WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. April 30.
For Sale,
And immediate possession given,
A FARM in the first parish in Mendon, within half a mile of the Meeting-House, containing about two hundred and fifty acres of LAND, well proportioned into mowing, pasturing and plough-land: A good Orchard, and a large number of Pear, Peach, Plumb, Cherry and Mulberry Trees, of different kinds. A large number of Quinces, and a fine growth of excellent Grape-Vines, within a few rods of the house. For further particulars, enquire of the subscriber, living on the premises.
GEORGE ALDRICH.
The stock of farming tools will be sold with said Farm, if it should suit the purchaser. Mendon, April 20.
Just received,
At the GOLDEN BEE-HIVE,
MIDDLING and coarse Irish Linens, at a low rate Spanish float Indigo, per dozen or single lb. Essence of Spruce, per box or single pot Liquid Blue,
Hopkins' celebrated Razor-Straps and Paste, which render the use of a stone needless. Also, his portable Shaving Case, for travellers, &c.
Morocco Skins, of various colours
Blue, red, and white Bunting Loaf Sugar, per hoghead, hundred or loaf Fine Lisbon Salt Fine Table Salt per basket, &c.
April 23.
REMOVAL.
Nathan Truman,
APOTHECARY,
TAKES this method of tendering his sincere thanks to his friends and customers for their past favours, and begs leave to inform them, and the public in general, that he has removed his business from his late stand, a few steps north-east, to a new shop he has erected, next door east of Messrs. Williams and Bullard, and opposite Mr. Abner Daggett's store; where he has for sale, a very general assortment of Drugs, Medicines and Dye-Stuffs, too numerous for an advertisement, which he is determined to sell on terms that he flatters himself will induce his old friends and new customers to call on him for whatever they may want in that line. Particular care will always be taken to procure the very best articles he deals in. Prescriptions from physicians and others will be carefully attended to, and their favours of every description received with gratitude.
N. B. Constant attendance given from sunrise till nine o'clock in the evening. April 16.
Just received, and for SALE by Rufus Greene,
(Price, on fine paper, 33 cents---on coarse, 25 cents) A NARRATIVE of the loss of the ship HERCULES, commanded by Capt. Benjamin Stout, on the coast of California, the 16th of June, 1796. Also, a circumstantial detail of his travels through the Southern deserts of Africa, and the colonies, to the Cape of Good Hope: with an introductory address to the Rt. Hon. JOHN ADAMS, President of the Continental Congress of America. April 9.
Public notice is hereby given, that there will be sold at Public Auction, on the 12th day of May next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, by order of the Supreme Judicial Court.
THE Real Estate of which GEORGE W. RUPPES, late of Providence, died seized, lying in Scituate, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to make up the deficiency of the personal estate, which belonged to the said George, to pay the debts due from said estate, with the expenses of settling the same. The sale to be made on the premises. The conditions of sale to be made known at the time and place of sale.
SAMUEL ABORN, jun. Administrator. April 9.
Notice.
THE subscriber hopes it will be convenient for his friends, who may have business to settle, or to consult with him in the line of his profession, to call upon him, in future, on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS; on which days he proposes to give special attendance at his office. And, on other days he will attend as usual.
Mr. W. C. WHITE and Mr. JOHN PITMAN, jun. the present clerks in his office, give constant attendance. DAVID HOWELL. N. B. The DWELLING-HOUSE belonging to said HOWELL, near the north end of this town, and some pasture land, to be let, and possession given immediately. April 9. (5 w.)
For Sale,
ABOUT three acres of LAND, in this town, lying near the estate of the late Col. JOSEPH HOYLE, being part of the lot commonly called the Tyler Lot. For particulars, enquire of DEXTER BROWN. April 9.
Just arrived, and for sale by Benjamin and Edward Aborn, At their Store, near the Long-Wharf, 1000 bushels of CORN White-Oak Hoghead Staves and Heading. April 9.
TO BE LEASED,
For any length of time,
THE Wharf and Store, belonging to the heirs of JOSEPH BROWN, deceased, lately occupied by Col. THOMAS LLOYD HALSEY, adjoining the estate of Mr. JOHN EVELETH. For particulars enquire of OBADIAH BROWN. Providence, April 5, 1800.
BY APPOINTMENT.
For Sale,
At the POST-OFFICE in this Town, DR. LEE'S patent New-London Bilious PILLS, celebrated throughout the United States and the West-Indies, in the cure and prevention of intermittent, remittent, bilious, inflammatory and yellow fevers---jaundice, bilious cholic, indigestion, dropsy, gout, rheumatism, pleurisy, chlorosis, worms, dysentery, bilious vomitings, convulsion and epileptic fits, asthma, coughs and colds accompanied with costiveness, foul stomach, scurvy, sore throat, hypochondria, and hysterical affections, &c. &c. &c.
Certificates of their efficacy may be seen by applying to the vender, who has the exclusive privilege of vending in this town, and will be regularly supplied with the genuine pills from the patentee. April 2. (3m.)
For Sale,
A FARM, as good, and as pleasantly situated, as any in the country, lying on the turnpike road leading from Hartford to Boston, near the centre of the town; with a large house, two barns, merchant's shop, corn-house, cider-mill, slaughter-house, and a forty-eight foot building; with a shed, chaise-house, &c. under the same roof. Said farm contains seventy-five acres in the home lot, eighteen acres of wood land, and fifteen acres of mowing and ploughing; and an orchard, which is a little distance off. Will make from forty to fifty barrels of cider annually. It is an excellent stand for a tavern, and is now improved as such. ALSO,
A convenient HOUSE for a mechanic (to be sold separate from the above.) For further particulars, enquire of NATHAN GROSVENOR, living on the premises. Pomfret, March 9. (4w.)
Thomas S. Webb
HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper-Hanging Manufactory, in Broad-street, opposite Dr. Dyer's (west side of the river) a large assortment of
PAPER-HANGINGS, CONSISTING of upwards of four thousand rolls, suitable for covering rooms, chambers, entries and halls; with festoon, patch, chintz and common borders, from one to ten inches in breadth, by wholesale and retail. A handsome deduction made to those who purchase to sell again. Also, a general assortment of Books and Stationery, Music and Instruments. C. and B. Clarionets, Hautboys, Flutes, Violins, Fifes, Books of instruction for the Clarionet, Hautboy, Violin, Flute, Korle Horns, &c. and several hundred different songs in Greek music. March 15. (6m.)
William Blodget, jun.
At Store, No. 7, Chapman's , next door north of Capt. Seth Wheaton's, adjoining Mr. Thomas Arnold's, will sell for cash, at prices remarkably low,
BROADCLOTHS and Cassimeres, of every description Genoa and Queen's Cord, Nankeens Cotton, Cassimeres, white and fancy colour'd Marseilles and muslin Vestings India and English Lustings Sattins, Sarcenets Patent and common silk Hosiery, of every description Plated Cotton do. Umbrellas, Kid and Morocco Shoes Cambricks, Linens, Jacquet and book Mullins and Handkerchiefs
Cock'd and round Hats Superfine, common and low-priced silk and kid Gloves, of fashionable kinds and lengths Stuff Goods Carpets and Carpeting 3-4 and 4-4 Calicoes and Chintzes, worthy very particular attention Gingham, Powder, Pomatum Camel's-hair Shawls Crapes, Gauzes, Edgings Pocket-Books, Platters Bleached and brown Sheeting Dowlas, Tiffany Paris Net Gauze, Purses and Slings Muffs, Vests, Epaulettes, Laces, Dirks and Swords.
The prices of all the above (for cash) will be made perfectly satisfactory to the purchaser. April 2.
HAPPY CONTRADICTION.
OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES, An extraordinary event at the opening of the extraordinary year 1800.
Being the beginning of the latter end of a century.
AT a tavern last night an old fashioned health was drank---"May we never see an old friend, with a new face."---Q, who sat in a corner, slyly observed, that it was all true; that he could satisfy the company they would be all glad to see their friends with new faces. Some grumbled, others laughed, but all seemed curious to learn the particulars; he began thus: "Have you never used
"HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS?"
Yes, said one---No, said another; the experienced applauded the explanation, and those who had been in the habit of mowing their muzzles with hand-saws, felt the brushes on their chins bristle with eagerness to render their old fashioned faces new to their friends---to satisfy their curiosity Q went on thus,
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS, which dispense the most sanguine by their smooth and agreeable execution, are sold by appointment, at 75 cents, 1 dollar and 25 cents, and 2 dollars each, with the addition of a composition that will keep it in order for ages, at 50 cents.
BUT MARK THE IMPROVEMENT.
To men who travel where there are no professional face-scrapers---to seamen of every grade---to the whiskered soldier in his hutted tent---(how comfortable.)
The new invented and improved Box, containing, in the compass of little more than an ordinary comb-case,
A polished Razor---Comb---Brush---Lather Box, and Mirror---with a box for the surprising composition, all in a Morocco case, most conveniently calculated to fit the pocket without inconvenience.
The whole of this new portable and useful apparatus sold at No. 65, South Third-Street (opposite the United States Bank) Philadelphia; and in Providence, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, at No. 3, Market-street,
At only three Dollars. And by the agents usually appointed to dispose of the invaluable and agreeable STROP. Feb. 19. (t. f.)
To be SOLD, by
Samuel James,
On the west side of the great Bridge, Providence, 20 Hhds. of good retailing Molasses 2 do. W. India Rum, of an excellent flavour 40 Kegs of Lard 10 Firkins of Butter 10 Barrels of Prime Beef 100 Quintals of Codfish 30 M. Hoghead Hoops, of a good quality 400 Shaken Hogheads Rum and Fish Barrels.
Also---as usual,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, suitable for the season;---all which will be sold very cheap for cash or on a short credit, with approved notes. February 26. (2m.)
Cooley's genuine Pills,
Prepared by Samuel Cooley, of Bolton, State of Connecticut, And secured to him by letters patent, signed by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, and dated at Philadelphia, the 26th day of June, A. D. 1798, agreeable to an act of Congress.
THEY are justly esteemed for their easy operation and good effects; they are a most certain remedy for the Jaundice, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, Gravel, Piles, Scurvy, Dizziness of the Head, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels; they are an antidote against infectious diseases, and are, taking two or three early in the morning, a great preservative against contagious air, remove obstructions of any kind, by dissolving and discharging the morbid matter, help digestion, restore a lost appetite, a sure relief for costive habits; decayed constitutions are removed by a thorough use of the above Pills.
They are found by experience to be the most safe and easy physic of any composition yet known: Persons under weak circumstances may take them with safety, and not find themselves made weaker, as is common to other physic. They are to be taken twice a day, two in the morning and one at night, more or less, so as to cause one or two movements of the body more than usual; let the patient fast one hour, then eat, drink and exercise as he pleases. N. B. There is no Mercury in the above Pills.
Sold by JOHN POPE, Providence.
MAIL-STAGE.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public, that the only regular line of Stages for New-York and Boston, start from A. AMMIDON's, at the sign of the Golden-Ball, near the State-House, in Providence, where ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and take their seats. The Mail Stage leaves Providence for New-York and Boston, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; for New-York at 4 o'clock, A. M. and for Boston, at 6 o'clock, A. M.
Particular care will be taken that the Mail Stage is not crowded; not more than eight persons are allowed to go in the Mail-Stage to Boston.
SOLOMON HATCH and Co. January 22. (t. f.)