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LETTER.
From the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report prepared in obedience to the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department." December 10, 1805. Read and ordered to be referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 9th 1805.
Sir—I have the honor to inclose a report prepared in obedience to the act entitled "An act to establish the Treasury department." I have the honor to be very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
REPORT.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
  The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1801, amounted to 12,020,279   The nett revenue arising from the same source, which accrued during the year 1802 amounted to 10,154,564   That which accrued during the year 1803, amounted to, 11,306,430   And that which accrued during the year 1804, amounted, after deducting that portion which arose from the Additional duties constituting the Mediterranean fund, (as will appear by the statement (A) to 12,672,323   It is ascertained that the new revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1805, does not fall short of that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1804: and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, be safely estimated, for the present, at twelve millions of dollars; which is nearly the average of the two years 1803 and 1804.   The defalcation which took place in the year 1802, and the increase in the next following years, sufficiently show that no inconsiderable portion of that branch of the revenue, is due to the neutrality of the U. States during the continuance of war in Europe. Yet if the revenue of 1802, the only year of European peace since 1792, be considered as the best basis on which to form an estimate, this, with an addition of ten per cent. on account of the increase of population for three years, and of near 300,000 dollars, the computed revenue of New-Orleans, will give a result of near eleven millions and a half.   The statement (B) exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise and other sources from which that revenue was collected during the year 1804.   The revenue arising from the sales of public lands has been greater during the year ending on the 30th Sept. 1805, than that of any preceding year. It appears by the statement (C) that during that period, besides 145,000 acres sold to persons claiming a right of pre-emption, 474,000 acres have been disposed of at the ordinary sales, making altogether, with the preceding sales, from the time when the land offices were opened in 1800 and 1801, an aggregate of near two millions of acres. The actual payments by purchasers which, during the year ending on the 30th Sept. 1804, had amounted to 432,000 dollars, and had not in any one previous year exceeded 250,000 dollars, have during the year ending on the 30th Sept. 1805, amounted to 575,000 dollars; of which sum 535,000 dollars were paid in specie, and the residue in stock of the public debt. The specie receipts from that source may for the ensuing year be safely estimated at five hundred thousand dollars.   The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States may, therefore, without even including the duties on postage and other small incidental branches, be computed, for the year 1806, at twelve millions and five hundred thousand dollars, 12,500,000   The payments in the treasury, during the same year, on account of the temporary duties, constituting the "Mediterranean fund," which will have accrued to the 31st day of March next, are estimated at 900,000 dollars, and about one hundred thousand may be expected from the arrears of internal duties and of the direct tax, and from other incidental branches, making for temporary and incidental receipts one million of dollars, 1,000,000   The balance of specie in the treasury which, on the 30th day of Sept. last, amounted to 4,575,654 dollars, will, as the receipts and current expenditures of the present quarter may be considered as nearly equal, be diminished at the end of this year, only by the payments on account of the American claims, assumed by the convention with France, and as the whole amount of those claims which remained unpaid on the 30th day of Sept. last, will, in this estimate, be stated amongst the expenditures of 1806, the whole of the above mentioned balance may be added to the receipts of that year, viz. 4,575,000   Making in the whole an aggregate of more than eighteen millions of dollars, 18,075,000 
EXPENDITURES.
  The expenses of the year 1806, which must be defrayed out of those resources, are, like the revenue, either of a permanent nature or temporary, viz.   The permanent expenses are estimated at 11,450,000 dollars. & consists of the following terms, viz.   1. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt, of which more than 4,000,000 dollars will be applicable to the discharge of the principal, and the residue to the payment of interest, 8,000,000   2. For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions, the light house and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying public lands, the third installment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 150,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous claims as may be allowed by Congress, 1,150,000   3. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 200,000   4. For the military and Indian departments, including the permanent appropriations for certain Indian tribes, 1,030,000   5. For the naval establishment (exclusively of deficiencies for the service of the years 1804 and 1805, which are estimated at 600,000 dollars,) 1,070,000   11,450,000   The extraordinary demands, for the year 1806, amount to four millions of dollars, viz.   The Navy deficiencies of 1804 and 1805, as above mentioned, 600,000   And the balance of the American claims assumed by the French convention, which remained unpaid on the 30th of Sept. last, amounting to 3,400,000   4,000,000 
Making altogether fifteen millions four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, 15,450,000. It appears from the preceding statement that the permanent revenues of the United States will, during the ensuing year, exceed the permanent expenditures by a sum of more than one million of dollars, and that the monies already on hand, together with the temporary resources of the year, will, after leaving the sum which it is always necessary to keep in the treasury, be sufficient to discharge the navy deficiencies and the whole amount of the claims assumed by the convention with France, the large receipts of last year rendering it unnecessary to recur for that object to the loan authorized by the act of the 10th of November, 1803.
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
It appears by the statement (B.) that the additional duty of two and an half per cent. on goods paying duties ad valorem, which constitutes the "Mediterranean Fund," amounted, during the six last months of 1804, to 563,038 dollars. And it is ascertained that the amount of the duty accrued during the year ending on the 30th day of June, 1805, was 990,000 dollars. This apparent product will, it is true, be diminished by subsequent exportations; but it is believed, from a view of the value of the goods imported in 1803 and 1804, which are charged with that duty, that the fund may be estimated as producing nearly nine hundred thousand dollars a year. If that estimate be correct, the fund will ultimately produce, during the one year and nine months, commencing on the 1st day of July, 1804, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1806, one million five hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars, 1,575,000
The expenses heretofore charged on that fund have been, viz. Paid, in 1804, to the navy department, under the act constituting the fund, 325,000. Paid, in 1805, to the said department, by virtue of the 2d sect. of the act of the 25th Jan. 1805, 590,000. Making altogether, 1,115,000 dollars, and leaving an unappropriated surplus, estimated at 460,000 dollars, but which will be more than absorbed by the navy deficiencies above mentioned. The monies actually received or to be received into the treasury on account of that fund, prior to the first day of January, 1806, are estimated at about 600,000 dollars. The residue will be received between that day and the 31st day of March, 1807; and credit has been taken for a sum of 900,000 dollars, on that account, in the preceding estimates of the receipts of the year 1806.
PUBLIC DEBT.
  The payments on account of the principal of the public debt have during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1805, exceeded four millions three hundred and seventy-seven thousand dollars, as appears by estimate (D.) 4,377,898 63   The two last installments due to Great-Britain, and amounting to one million seven hundred and seventy-six thousand dollars, have also been discharged during the same period, 1,776,000   Making in the whole a reimbursement of more than six millions one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, 6,153,898 63   As the exportation of the specie necessary to discharge the last mentioned installment would have been sensibly felt, it was found eligible to pay it in London, in conformity with the authority given by the act of the 3d of March, 1805, and the operation was effected, at par, by the bank of the United States.   It appears by the same statement (D.) that the payments on account of the public debt, from the 1st April, 1801, to the 30th September, 1805, have amounted to almost eighteen millions of dollars, 17,954,790 49   During the same period there have been paid to Great-Britain, in satisfaction and discharge of the money which the United States might have been able to pay, in pursuance of the provisions of the 6th articles of the treaty of 1794, 2,664,000   The balance in the treasury amounted, on the 1st day of April, 1801, to 1,794,052 59   And on the 30th day of September, 1805, to 4,575,654 37   Making an increase of 2,781,601 78   From which deducting the proceeds of the sales of the bank shares, 1,287,600   Leaves for the increase arising from the ordinary revenue, v. Babcock 1,494,001 78   Making in the whole, a difference of more than twenty-two millions of dollars in favor of the United States, during that period, of four years and a half, 22,112,792 27 
In order to give a more general and concise view of the receipts and expenditures of the United States during the four years commencing on the 1st day of April, 1801, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1805, than can be derived from the annual printed accounts, a statement marked (H.) and several explanatory statements marked (H. 1. to H. 8.) have been added to those which usually accompany this report.
From those it appears that a sum of fifty millions six hundred and sixty-seven thousand four hundred and sixty-seven dollars and four cents has been paid into the treasury during that period, viz. From duties on tonnage and on the importation of foreign merchandise, 45,174,837 22. From all other sources including 1,596,171 dollars and 43 cents, arising from the sales of bank shares and of public vessels, 5,492,629 82. 50,667,467 04
And that the expenditures, during the same period, have amounted to forty-nine millions six hundred and sixty-five thousand five hundred and twenty-seven dollars and fifty-six cents, which have been disbursed for the following purposes:
  1. Less than one third of the whole has been sufficient to defray all the current expenses of the United States, viz.   For the civil list and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, 3,786,114 79   For the military establishment and Indian department, 4,405,142 26   For the naval establishment, 4,842,635 15   For the expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations, 1,071,437 84   Amounting altogether to 14,105,380 04   2. Near one third was necessary to pay the interest on the public debt, viz. 16,278,700 95   On which subject it may not be improper to observe that a part of that sum, amounting to 3,160,000 dollars, was paid on account of the interest on the deferred stock, a charge, which commenced only in the year 1801, and was therefore in addition to the annual sum wanted before that year for the payment of interest on the public debt.   3. More than one third, and which may be considered as the surplus revenue of the United States during that period, has been applied towards the reimbursement and extinguishment of the debt, viz.   On account of the principal of the public debt proper, 16,317,663 92   In payment of debts contracted before the 1st day of April, 1801, and arising under the British treaty and under the French convention of 30th September, 1800. 2,963,782 65   19,281,446 57   49,665,527 56 
It is sufficiently evident that whilst one third of the national revenue is necessarily absorbed by the payment of interest, a persevering application of the resources, afforded by seasons of peace and prosperity, to the discharge of the principal, in the manner directed by the legislature, is the only effectual mode by which the United States can ultimately obtain the full command of their revenue, and the free disposal of all their resources. Every year produces a diminution of interest and a positive increase of revenue. Four years more will be sufficient to discharge (in addition to the annual reimbursements on the six per cent. and deferred stocks) the remainder of the Dutch debt, and the whole of the eight per cent. navy six per cent. five and a half per cent. and four and a half per cent. stocks. As the portion of the public debt which shall then remain unpaid will consist of the six per cent. deferred and Louisiana stocks, neither of which can be reimbursed except at the periods and in the proportions fixed by contract, and of the three per cent. stock, which its low rate of interest will render it ineligible to discharge at its nominal value; the rapidity of the reduction of the debt, beyond the annual reimbursements permitted by the contracts, will, after the year 1809, depend on the price at which purchases may be effected. And should circumstances render it eligible, a considerable portion of the revenue now appropriated for that purpose, may then, in conformity with existing provisions, be applied to other objects.
All which is respectfully submitted,
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 9th, 1805.

CHARLES D'WOLFE, Has just received, and for sale, at his Store in Bristol, the following articles, viz. RAINS, cask and box, fresh, and of excellent quality, just received from Malaga; also Castile Soap, Sweet Oil in boxes of 30 Baskets, and boxes of 12 bottles; Claret Wine in casks of 60 gallons; Silks of various colours, Italian Lace-trimmings plain, striped and cross-barred, and two trunks of sewing Silks various colours. Bristol, Dec. 17.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN, Book-Binder & Stationer,
HAS taken the chamber over Messrs. MAST & ROSS'S Store, No 77 Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee House, where the Book-Binding business will be carried on in its various branches—Account Books with or without Reel backs ruled to any pattern: Old books bound on reasonable terms. Any orders in the above business will be executed with punctuality and dispatch.
An excellent assortment of Stationary, Account and School Books, will always be kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased in Newport.—Now on hand Watt's Psalms & Hymns, large and small type, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, American Preceptor, do. Selections, Alden's Reader, Daboll's Arithmetic, Root's do. Marryat's Abridged Grammar, Webster's Improved Spelling book, do. Grammar, Testaments, Almanacks for 1806. Quills from No. 6 to 16, Slates & Slate Pencils, Letter & common Writing Paper, Sealing Wax, Wafers, Lead Pencils, Ink Powder, red and black, Columbian Orator, Morse's Geography, Alden's 1st, and 2nd Part, Entertaining books for Children, &c. Wholesale and Retail.
Just received, an excellent supply letter and Vellum paper for drawing—Superior paper for Blank Books, &c.
Has just received the most approved editions of Sacred Music. A variety of elegant Small Books for Children. Newport, Dec. 13, 1805.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of North Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors against the estate of Richard Phillips late of said town, deceased, represented insolvent: Hereby notify all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit them to either of the subscribers at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commissioners. ISAAC HALL, } All persons indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN SMITH, Administrator. North Kingstown, Nov. 11, 1805. [3W]
JOHN STEVENS, Tin-Plate Worker,
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mansfield, deceased, in Thames-Street, where he may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest notice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pewter and Lead. Newport Dec. 12th 1805.
Six Farms for sale,
LYING in and near the town of Marlborough, county of Hartford and State of Connecticut, within eight miles of Connecticut river. The Farms contain from 70 to 110 acres each, with a dwelling house, barn, and other conveniences. The best recommendation of the Farms will be an actual view of them.—A very liberal credit will be given. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber. JOEL FOOTE. Marlborough, Nov. 5, 1805.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133. Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Drown's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever. Newport, May 31st, 1805.
Now landing from the brig HORSE, and for Sale By JOSEPH LYON, At his Wharf.
FOUR thousand bushels of Liverpool Salt, Eighty Crates of Liverpool assorted Ware, Six Chaldrons of good Coal. Also, a quantity of Pitch and Tar. Newport, July 31.
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 Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d. Newport April 3. 1802. 79tf.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of PEWS, in the First Congregational Church, or Meeting-House in Newport, who have neglected to pay the sum or sums of money, in which such Pews are assessed or taxed, for repairing said House, that unless such Tax or Taxes are discharged, within Three months next after this notice, such Pews will be sold at Public Auction for that purpose: agreeable to Act of Incorporation. By Order of the Committee, SETH YATES, Clerk. Newport, November 22, 1805.
Cheaper than was ever sold in Newport. W. R. WILDER,
PLEDGES himself to sell every article in the Book & Stationary line, either at wholesale or retail, cheaper than can be bought in Newport. It being his intention to relinquish the business of his Book-Store next spring—his present Assortment will be found extensive and well chosen. Newport, Nov. 7.
TO BE SOLD OR LET,
True Lots of Land,
LYING and being in that part of Newport called Newtown, near Mr. Record Heath's.
—ALSO,— A Dwelling-House and Shop, near the Red Market. For further particulars enquire of SPENCER HALL, Near the Red Market. December 26, 1805.
For sale by JACOB RICHARDSON, AT THE POST-OFFICE, A large Assortment of Books and Stationary.
The circulating Library has every day, something new added to the large collection of Books.
A general Assortment of School Books;
Among them are Murray's which are certainly the best books for Schools now in print.—His first book for Children, Reader, Grammar, Introduction, and Sequel.
ALMANACKS for the Year 1806. Charts of all the World— America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Book and Sheets.
WRITING PAPER, Of all qualities by the ream or quire—Quills of all qualities—Wafers and Sealing-Wax. About 5,000 pieces
House Paper & Borders, Of different figures and manufactures, some American, French, and English.
FURS.
Muffs and Tipnets, and Trimmings.
CUTLERY.
Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each. Mustard & Sweet-Oil.
** TICKETS in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery—Also, in the Am. Scrag-Canal Lottery. 8000 Dollars highest Prize, in each. Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805. tf
Messrs. Marcy & Trevett,
Respectfully inform the Public, THAT they have opened their SCHOOL, in Clarke-Street, near Washington Square, late the residence of Mr. William Bridget—Where youth will be carefully taught Reading grammatically, Writing, Cyphering, Geography, Book-Keeping, by single and double entry, &c.—Those who may intrust them with their children, may depend on the strictest attention being paid to their morals and manner of behavior.—Hours of Tuition from 9 to 12 o'clock in the morning; and from 2 to 5 in the afternoon.—The Evening School from 6 to 9 o'clock.—For further particulars apply at the School-Room. ** THE LATIN and GREEK Languages, will be taught to those who wish it. Newport, Nov. 21, 1805.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Petersburg.
Consisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, } flat bars, 30 do. new do. do. } 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 1, and 1/2 inches square. 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax.
Russia and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN, For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
I will Sell
A SIX Acre Lot adjoining Mr. Brindley's Rope-walk. If applied for within a few days. Newport, Oct. 24. C. FRY. 63t
WRITING-PAPER,
Per Ream, or Quire, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
—ALSO,—
Superfine Letter Paper.
CASH GIVEN FOR RAGS, at this Office.
Latest Foreign Articles.
ADDRESS of the EMPEROR to his SOLDIERS.
The evening before the surrender of Ulm, the Emperor issued the following proclamation. "Soldiers, a month ago we were encamped on the shores of the ocean opposite to England—but an impious league compelled us to fly towards the Rhine."
"It is but a fortnight since we passed that river and the Alps of Wirtemberg, the Neckar, the Danube, and the Lech; those celebrated barriers of Germany have not retarded our march a day, an hour or an instant. Indignation against a prince whom we have twice defeated on his Throne, when it depended entirely on our pleasure to hurl him from it, supplied us with wings.—The enemy's army, deceived by our manoeuvres, and the rapidity of our movements, is completely turned. It now fights only for its safety. It would gladly embrace an opportunity of escaping and returning home; but it is now too late. The fortifications which it erected, at a great expence along the Iller, expecting that we should advance through the passes of the Black Forest, are become useless, since we have approached by the plains of Bavaria."
"Soldiers, but for the army which is now in front of you, we should, this day have been in London; we should have avenged ourselves of six centuries of insults, and restored the freedom of the seas."
"But bear in mind, to-morrow, that you are fighting against the allies of England; that you have to avenge yourselves on a perjured prince, whose own letters breathed nothing but peace, at the moment when he was marching his army against our ally—who thought us cowardly enough to suppose that we would tamely witness his passage of the Inn, his entry into Munich, and his aggression upon the Elector of Bavaria. He thought we were occupied elsewhere; let him, for the third and last time learn, that we know how to be present in every place where the country has enemies to combat."
"Soldiers, to-morrow will be a hundred times more celebrated than the day of Marengo. I have placed the enemy in the same position."
"Recollect, that in the most remote posterity will remark the conduct of each of you on this memorable day. Your progeny, five hundred years hence, who may place themselves under those eagles around which we rally, will know in detail every thing that your respective corps shall achieve to-morrow, and the manner in which your courage shall confer on them eternal celebrity. This will constitute the perpetual subject of their conversation; and from age to age you will be held up to the admiration of future generations."
"Soldiers, if I wished only to conquer the enemy, I should not have thought it necessary to make an appeal to your courage, and your attachment to the country and to my person; but merely to conquer him is doing nothing worthy either of you or your Emperor. It is necessary that not a man of the enemy's army shall escape; that Government, which has violated all its engagements, shall first learn its catastrophe by your arrival under the walls of Vienna; and that, on receiving this fatal intelligence, its conscience, if it listens to the voice of conscience, shall tell it, that it has betrayed both its solemn promises of peace, and the first of the duties bequeathed by its ancestors, with the power of forming the rampart of Europe against the irruptions of the Cossacks."
"Soldiers, who have been engaged in the affairs of Wertingen and Guntzburg, I am satisfied with your conduct. Every corps in the army will emulate you, and I shall be able to say to my people—"Your Emperor and your army have done their duty." Perform yours, and the 200,000 Conscripti whom I have summoned will hasten, by forced marches, to reinforce our second line."
(Signed) "NAPOLEON." "By order of the Emperor and King, the Major-General of the Grand Army."
BERTHIER.
BULLETIN OF THE ITALIAN ARMY. Oct. 18th, 14th Year.—At four o'clock in the morning the General in Chief caused the bridge over the old Castle of Verona to be attacked. The wall which barricaded its middle, was thrown down by means of a petard. The two companies which the Austrians had made, were rendered practicable by the aid of planks and boards; and twenty-four companies of Voltigeurs sprung from the other side of the river, from whence they were followed by the first division.
The enemy warmly defended the passage; they were driven back, and chased from all their positions, after a battle which lasted till six o'clock in the evening. They lost seven pieces of cannon, and eighteen covered wagons.
We took 14 or 1500 prisoners, and killed or wounded nearly an equal number; but a few combatants fell on our side.
We had about 300 slightly wounded. A bridge-head was immediately constructed at the bridge of the Old Castle. We shall make known the results of this happy day.
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. December 5, 1805.
Mr. John C. Smith observed that the House at their last session, had had before them a subject of considerable importance, which not having been then definitively acted upon, he thought it would be proper again to take into consideration. He therefore moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and, if any, what description of claims against the United States are barred by the Statute of Limitations, which in
reason and justice ought to be provided for, and that said committee be authorized to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
This resolution was immediately considered, agreed to, and referred to a committee of seventeen members.
A message was received from the Senate advising of their appointment of Mr. Gilman on their part on the committee of enrolment.—Whereupon the House appointed a committee on their part.
On motion of Mr. Coarad the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the door-keeper of this House be allowed the same sum, as has heretofore been allowed, for the purpose of employing men and horses to enable him to execute the duties of his office.
Mr. Leib moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations ought to be made in the act to regulate and fix the compensation of the officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Mr. Leib said it would be recollected that at the end of every Session heretofore, it had been usual to submit propositions for an extra allowance to the officers of the House. It was desirable that the compensation of the officers should be fixed. That they might be fixed, and that no similar proposition should be offered hereafter, was his reason for offering this resolution.
The House immediately took it up, agreed to it, and referred it to a committee of three members.
On motion of Mr. Lewis the petitions heretofore presented for and against a bridge across the Potomac at the city of Washington were referred to a committee of five members.
The following are the Members who compose the present CONGRESS.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
New Hampshire. *Nicholas Gilman, William Piumer.
Massachusetts. John Q. Adams, Timothy Pickering.
Vermont. Stephen R. Bradley, Israel Smith.
Rhode-Island. *James Fenner, Benjamin Russell.
Connecticut. Jas. Hillhouse, Uriah Tracy.
New York. Samuel L. Mitchell, John Smith.
New Jersey. John Condit, *Aaron Kitchell.
Pennsylvania. George Logan, Samuel Maclay.
Delaware. Jas. A. Bayard, Samuel White.
Maryland. Samuel Smith, Robert Wright.
Virginia. William B. Giles, Andrew Moore.
Kentucky. *John Adair, *Buckner Thruston.
N. Carolina. David Stone, *James Turner.
S. Carolina. John Gaillard, Thomas Sumpter.
Georgia. Abraham Baldwin, James Jackson.
Tennessee. Jos. Anderson, Daniel Smith.
Ohio. John Smith, Thomas Worthington.
REPRESENTATIVES
Returned to serve in the Ninth Congress of the United States.
N. Hampshire. Silas Benton, Samuel Tenney, *C. Ellis, David Hough, *I. W. Thompson.
Massachusetts. Jacob Crowninshield, Richard Cutts, Ebenezer Dyer, William Siedman, Joseph B. Varnum, Phoebe Bishop, *Orchard Cook, *Joseph Barker, *Isaiah L. Green, *Barnabas Bidwell, *John Chandler, Peleg Wadsworth, Samuel Taggart, Seth Hastings, *Josiah Quincy, *Wm. Ely, *Jeremiah Nelson.
Vermont. Gideon Olin, James Elliot, Martin Chittenden, *James Fisk.
Rhode-Island. Nehemiah Knight, Joseph Stanton.
Connecticut. John C. Smith, Samuel W. Dana, John Davenport, jun. Benj. Talmadge, *Jonathan O. Moseley, *Timothy Pitkin, jun. *Lewis B. Sturges.
New York. *John Blake, jun. *Silas Halsey, Henry W. Livingston, *Josiah Mather, *John Russell, Peter Sully, Thomas Sammons, *Martin G. Shunkeman, David Thomas, *Uri Tracy, Philip Van Cortlandt, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, Daniel C. Verplanck, *Eliphalet Wickes, *Nathan Williams, *Gordon S. Mumford, George Clinton, jun.
New Jersey. Henry Southard, Ebenezer Elmer, *John Lambert, William Helms, James Sloan, *Ezra Darby.
Pennsylvania. Joseph Clay, Michael Leib, Andrew Gregg, J. Res. David Bard, *Christian Lower, John Whitchill, Isaac Anderson, *John Hamilton, John Smilie, Jacob Richards, *James Kelly, William Findley, *John Pugh, Frederick Conrad, Robert Brown, *Robert Whitehill, *Samuel Smith.
Delaware. *James M. Broom.
Maryland. Joseph H. Nicholson, Nicholas R. Moore, William M'Greene, *Patrick Magruder, Roger Nelson, *Leonard Covington, John Archer, John Campbell, *Charles Goldsborough.
Virginia. Joseph Lewis, jun. John Smith, *John Claiborne, Thomas Newton, jun. John Randolph, Thomas M. Randolph, John Clopton, John Dawson, Alexander Wilson, Matthew Clay, Edwin Gray, Peterson Goodwyn, Abram Trigg, Christopher Clark, *John Morrow, John W. Eppes, David Holmes, Walter Jones, Philip R. Thompson, *James M. Garrett, *Burwell Bassett, John G. Jackson.
Kentucky. George M. Bedinger, Matthew Lyon, Matthew Walton, John Boyle, John Fowler, Thomas Sandford.
N. Carolina. Nathaniel Macon, William Blackledge, James Holland, Richard Stanford, Thomas Wynns, Marmaduke Williams, Joseph Winston, Willis Alston, jun. *Thomas Blount, *Duncan Mac Farland, Nathaniel Alexander, *Thomas Kenan.
S. Carolina. *Robert Marion, Wm. Butler, *David R. Williams, *O'Brien

Richard Winn, Levi Casey, Thomas Moore, *Elias Earle. Georgia. Peter Early, Jos. Bryan, *Cowles Mead, David Meriwether. Tennessee. George W. Campbell, William Dickson, John Rhea. Ohio. Jeremiah Morrow. Those marked (*) thus, are new members.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.
An authentic letter from Bordeaux to a person in this city states that the French lost in the affair of Ulm sixteen thousand men killed.
The source from which this information is derived is so respectable, that we place great reliance on its accuracy. If it be correct, it gives a totally different colour, to the affairs of the continent, from that in which they have been recently exhibited.
There was an interesting debate on Friday in the Senate on Dr. Logan's bill to suspend commercial intercourse between the United States and St. Domingo. Messrs. Logan and Jackson advocated, and Messrs. S. Smith, Hillhouse, Mitchill and Adams opposed it. The debate became the more interesting from its implication of the general state of our foreign relations, and particularly the late British orders. No sentiment but that of reprobation was uttered, and the necessity of taking bold and commanding ground in defence of our violated rights was avowed on all hands. The further consideration of the bill was postponed till Monday.
CANANDAIGUA, Nov. 19. NIAGARA FALLS.
About twelve days since, a piece of the rock, which makes this cataract, about 40 feet wide, and extending from the western shore to and nearly across Goat Island, separated from the main rock and tumbled into the river below—This happening in the day time, the inhabitants for some distance were for a moment alarmed at the noise occasioned by the falling of such a prodigious weight of rock. We understand that the breach being perpendicular, and from the bottom to the top, the fall of water retains its former height and appearance.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.
We learn from Philadelphia, that Major Jackson, Editor of the Political Register, and Mr. Cox, a merchant having had some words on the subject of the President's Message, proceeded to Hightstown. A challenge ensued—The parties met in the Delaware State, and exchanged several shots; in the last the Major received Mr. Cox's ball in the jaw, which knocked out several of his teeth. It is understood the wound is not mortal.
BOSTON, Dec. 6.
Mr. H. Demming, postmaster at Hinsdale, in this State, has been committed to gaol at Pittsfield, under suspicion of having robbed the mail of letters addressed to Messrs. Thomas & Andrews, and Mr. John West, of Boston, including 1500 dollars. Demming will be tried at the Circuit Court in this town in June next.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY—JANUARY 23, 1806.
Yesterday morning, a small vessel was discovered near the south-easterly end of this Island, totally dismasted and evidently in great distress. A Packet-boat went immediately from this town to her relief, and towed her into this harbor. She proved to be the sloop Eagle of Nantucket, Joseph Cartwright master, bound to some port in Connecticut.
Letters from London say, it was contemplated by the British Government to place all the ports of France, Spain and Holland, in a state of blockade, a la mode de France;—and to take measures to prevent neutrals carrying the produce of their enemies from their colonies to the parent countries.
A letter from Detroit, of November 26, says "No apprehensions need be entertained for the safety of that place notwithstanding the rumours that the Wyandots intend to make war."
It is worthy of remark that a considerable body of British troops have been lately landed at Halifax, particularly the 98th regiment from England.
From WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.
"We abound here in Indians. Nine different nations are now represented in the city, and they speak three languages. They yesterday waited on the President. Some of them have come 900 miles from beyond St. Louis, which is 1400 miles distant from this. You may imagine how savage they are."
It is reported, that Capt. Lewis and his whole party have been cut off by the savages.
Extract of a letter dated Chickasaw, November 23, 1805.
"I have just returned from the Choctaws where a treaty was concluded on the 17th or 16th by which the United States have obtained a considerable tract of country connecting the settlements on Tombigby with those of Natchez and cutting off all communication between the Choctaws and Spaniards."
From WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.
"The bill prohibiting the exportation of ammunition and arms, has this day passed the House of Representatives. It takes effect from the first day of January next. Among the prohibited articles are, lead brimstone, sulphur, salt-petre, and sheet copper."
The Ottoman troops at Cairo have obtained a complete victory over the refractory beys—the heads of seven of them, in conformity to the usual practice of Turkey, were publicly hung up in the gates of the Seraglio at Constantinople, among whom was said to be the celebrated Efti Bey.
Jerome Bonaparte, it is said, has regained the good opinion of his brother, the Emperor, who has given orders for a palace to be built for his reception, and it is probable will create him a Prince.
MURDER. —We learn from Haverhill, N. H. that on the 17th ult. a certain Josiah Bernham, while in confinement in the jail of that town, murdered two persons (Rufus Freeman, of Hanover, and Joseph Starkweather) who were confined in the same apartment with him; and then attempted to kill himself, but his own wounds were not supposed mortal....B. Cent.
FIRE! —Not long since, the Iron work at Amesbury, were entirely consumed by fire, together with about 300 cords of wood. It originated in the nail factory, by accident; the buildings consumed, consisting of two Smith's shops, a grit-mill, and the Nail Factory, are estimated at not less than 80,000 dollars.
Clemmons who lately murdered his wife and children in Virginia, has resigned himself into the hands of justice.
On the 1st of Dec. last, the Paper Mills, in Dorchester, (owned by Mr. J. S. Boies, of Milton, and improved by Messrs. Tileston and Hollingsworth) was consumed by fire, communicated from the funnel of a stove. The entire damage is estimated at 6000 dollars.
On the 22d Nov. a number of the inhabitants of Ludlow and Cavendish, surrounded and killed three Wolves, which have of late committed depredations upon the neighboring sheep.
Gov. M'Kean's Inaugural Speech, was read in the Senate of Pennsylvania, on the 18th ult. and after debate the Yeas and Nays on the question, shall lie on the table? Were, YEAS 12, NAYS 13.—So it was determined that it should not lie on the table.
Considerable damage have been sustained by shipping, from the late storm at N. York, and Philadelphia.
The Legislature of Georgia, have passed an Act, levying a tax of 2 1/2 per cent. on the capital of the Branch Bank of the U. States, in Savannah; and 1 1/2 per cent. on bills issued above their capital.
The Militia of Pennsylvania consisted, at the last returns, of 160,000 effective men.
Fifteen or twenty buildings have lately been consumed by fire in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Bill which lately passed the House of Representatives of South-Carolina, prohibiting the importation of negroes, has been negatived in the Senate by a majority of one.
The following particulars of the massacre of the Dey of Algiers, and his Prime Minister, is given by Gen. EATON. He says,
That the Dey had rendered himself unpopular at Algiers, by the peace and feebleness of his administration. His cruisers were idle in the port; the country was disturbed by the dissensions of a fanatic, who had visited Mecca; and the city was deprived of its customary supplies. The soldiers at length broke out into rebellion, and placed at their head a celebrated captain of Algiers, who had distinguished himself by the capture of a Portuguese ship. They remonstrated with the Dey, and commanded him to leave the throne. To leave the throne in that country is the same as losing his head. The Dey expostulated and resisted. But the soldiers were obstinate, and the unfortunate Dey was forced to yield to their importunity. "I care nothing (said he, addressing himself to the insurgents in the hall of audience) about the destiny which awaits me. I shall die contented. It is what many a younger and better man than myself has done before me. I ought in fact to rejoice that I have lived to see my present length of days. But I feel for my family; my children." "You know, cried they, into whose hands they will fall." The Dey dismounted from his throne, and attended by his prime minister, approached the door of the Hall, when they were immediately cut to pieces. The regency was now offered to the captain; but he prudently refused the dangerous honour. He told them that he was not at all versed in the foreign relations of Algiers; nor did he know enough of the civil law to direct the administration of justice: The present disturbances had arisen partly from religion, and it was but proper that the reins of government should be put into the hands of the Mufti. As for my part, said the wary Mufti to the messenger who invited him to the throne, my thoughts are fixed upon another world. It is my office to persuade and instruct, but not to command to the people." But the soldiers were once more obstinate in their resolution and Mufti was conducted to the palace of the Dey. "Is it not much more becoming you, said the elected Dey to the captain of the insurrection, to direct the affairs of government? You have an arm" True, said the captain, but you have a head. The head is more powerful than the arm; because it directed it." At length this curious and singular contention was put an end to by a compromise, which attached them both to the administration. The Mufti was henceforth to be the Dey, and the captain was to be placed at the head of the army. It is the opinion of Gen. EATON, that this important revolution will render the regency of Algiers more moderate in his administration. All the Dey's bishers to taken from the soldiers, and not from the priests. It is no doubt a fact universally admitted that all superstitious establishments, whilst they debase the spirit have often contributed to soften the ferocity of their votaries."
CUSTOM-HOUSE,
District of Newport, Jan. 22.
CLEARED For Schooner Patty, Wood, W. Indies, Snow Riung Sun, Tanner, Havanna, Sloop Hiram, Brownell, Africa, Schooner Betsy, Clark, New-York, Sloop Fame, Jurin, do.
MARRIAGES.
In this town, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. SAMUEL ALLEN, to Miss DAMARIS CARR, daughter of Mr. Samuel Carr. Mr. JOHN A. COLLINS to Mrs. MERITABLE LAWTON, daughter of the late Capt. John Lawton.
DEATHS.
At his seat in South-Carolina, Gen. ROBERT ANDERSON—he had just been elected Lieut. Governor of that State. In this town, Mrs. ELIZABETH COLE, widow of the late Col. Edward Cole, and daughter of the late Capt. John Brown, in the 78th year of her age. On Monday evening last, Capt. PALEO WOOD.
FOR SALE,
CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.
To Let,
THE estate late the property of Oliver Durfee, Esq. deceased, and possess in given 25th of March, if not leased before the 25th of February next, will then be leased at Public Vendue at 10 o'clock A. M. (if fair weather, if not the next fair day.) Conditions made known at the time and place of sale.
ELIZABETH DURFEE. Middletown, Jan. 25, 1806. 276
For sale at Public Auction,
THREE fourth parts of the fast sailing Packer, GENERAL GREEN, bewixt 32 and 33 tons burthen, on the Fourth day of March next, if not before disposed of at private sale. For further particulars, apply to DAVID NASON, Thames-Street, No. 116, or at the Auction Store of Messrs. GARDNER & DEAN. Newport, Jan. 24.
NEWPORT
Independent Volunteers.
THE members of this Company are requested to meet at the State House, on Saturday Evening, January 25, to receive the report of their Committee appointed to draft rules and regulations.
And they are also requested to meet on every Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday evenings for the purpose of exercising.
Per order. D. MELVILL, Clk. Newport, Jan. 22.
WE the subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors, to the Estate of THOMAS HILL, late of said town deceased, represented insolvent; hereby notify all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, at any time within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis. WILLIAM HAMMOND, Jun. } Jurors. All persons indebted to said Estate are desired to make immediate payment to WILLIAM TAYLOR, Administrator. North-Kingstown, January 13th, 1806.
THE subscribers being by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel Babcock, late of South-Kingstown, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent: Hereby give notice to all persons having claims to said estate, to exhibit the same to either of us at our respective dwellings, within Six months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said Court for the above purpose.
WILLIAM C. CLARKE } Commis. JOHN CONGDON, } Jurors. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to PELEG BROWN, Administrator. South-Kingstown, Jan. 13th, 1806. 176
Mrs. Doubleday,
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and former customers, that she has removed from No. 35 Thames-Street, to No. 15 Long-Wharf, near the Theatre where those who may please to favor her with their custom may depend on good accommodations. She earnestly solicits the patronage of the public, with assurances on her part of every exertion to please. The smallest favor gratefully received, and duly acknowledged. Newport, Jan. 23, 1806.
For Charleston, (S. C.)
THE good, staunch, fast sailing Ship, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS 330 Tons burthen, ROBINSON POTTER, Commander; will sail in about ten days—For Freight or Passage, (having good accommodations) apply to Sheldon & Ruggles, Wickham's wharf, or the Master on board. . . Newport, January 6th, 1806.
Charles E. Hoskins, & Co. Offer for sale at their Store No. 112 & 113, Thames-Street.
FORTY barrels superfine and fine Flour, Half barrels do. 7 tons Hemp, Russia Duck, Ravens Do. Russia Sheeting, Sheet Lead, 4 & 6 lb. Shot, Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, Ship Chandlery, Crockery & Glass Ware Paints raw and ground in Oil, Also a general Assortment of
West-India Goods,
Wholesale & Retail, Newport, January 2th, 1806.
Freight.
THE new Schooner OCEAN burthen ninety four Tons, RICHARD BARNEY, Master, now laying at the Wharf, to sail in fifteen days, will take Freight for Charleston, (S. C.) or Savannah, (G.) For terms apply to the Master, on board, or to PHILLIP TILLINGHAST. Wickford, Jan. 7th, 1806.

POETRY.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
A POEM,
COMPARING MEN TO STARS.
A s by Astronomers, the stars are view'd, With spangling lustre, and their magnitude, So men like stars, in their own orbits move, Some dim, some bright, as shines the stars above; And like to stars, of the first magnitude, Astronomers through Telescope have view'd That shine so bright, that lighten all around, So some bright stars, among mankind are found, For virtue, talents, genius merit praise, And like to comets in their circles blaze, So Homer, Virgil, Pope and Milton shone, Franklin, Jefferson, and a WASHINGTON.
THE REFUSAL.
An elderly Gentleman, of the name of PAGE, sent the following Lines to a young Lady whom he wished to wed. TO FLORILLA. Take G. from Glove, and there remains Love, Which I do send to thee!
FLORILLA'S ANSWER.
Take P. from Page, and there remains Age, Which never will do for me.
TO BE SOLD,
By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
 50 Hhds good retailing Molasses,  50 Do. do. New Rum,  A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum,  A few pipes Holland Gin,  6 Tierces new Rice,  20 Boxes Hard Soap,  300 Bushels old Corn,  30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles,  70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping,  60 Bbls. mss Beef,  Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice,  A few pieces Ravens Duck,  Sundry Dwelling-Houses in different parts of the Town. 
Newport, Oct. 9. 1805.
Benjamin T. Chandler
IS opening at his Shop No. 9. Cheap Side, Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings , which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of Dry Goods , lower than usual. August 20. xw.
FRESH GOODS.
James Mumford,
Just received and for Sale, at his Store, No. 88 Thames-Street, a general and extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS;
A MONG which are superfine, fine, and middling Broad Cloths, Cassimere ditto, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Serges, Plains, Devonshire Kerseys, black Bumbazets, birdseye, Wildboar, worsted Cord for pantaloon, fancy do. for Vests, Velvets, Calimancoes, Durants, Russels, worsted Hose, Swandowns, Linens, Cambrics, black Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Camel's hair Shawls, furniture Chints, copperplate Calicoes—from 1/5 to 3/ per yard, India Cottons, black Lace, Blankets assorted, black Morocco Shoes, table Cloths, India shear Muffin, lace Cambrie, lace Muffin, plaid Lutestrings, lead, brown and black Sattins, silk Hose, silk Plush for bonnets, silk and beaver Gloves, Fearnoughts, &c. Also, Tortoise Shell Combs. All which are offered for sale at the most reasonable prices, and as low as at any Store in the State. Newport, Oct. 24.
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. April 2, 1804. 183
Delays are Dangerous.
A LL Persons who are indebted to Nichols & Cundall for breaking and carding wool, are hereby requested to call, previous to the twentieth of this month, and settle their accounts with the subscriber; whereby he may be enabled to make a final settlement with the concerned: He positively declines future superintending the business. SAMUEL CLARK.
N. B. The above business will be continued as usual. October 7, 1805.
Notice.
N OTICE is hereby given, that there are a number of Small Children to be bound out.—Terms may be known, by applying to either of the Subscribers.
ROBERT TAYLOR JOHN TILLINGHAST, } Overseers of the Poor. JOB TOWNSEND, Newport, Jan. 16th. 1806.
NOTICE.
The Newport Independent Volunteers Are Requested,
T O meet at the State-House, on SATURDAY, the 18th Inst. at 6 o'clock, P.M. for the purpose of balloting for Officers, and transacting such other business, as may come before them.—A general and punctual attendance is requested. Pr. Order
TH: PECKHAM, Jan. Clerk, pro. tem. January 15, 1806
Wanted Immediately,
A T this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age,—One from the Country would be preferred.
BRISTOL HOTEL.
THE SUBSCRIBER INFORMS the public and his former customers, that he has opened a genteel TAVERN and BOARDING HOUSE, at the sign of the HOP, in a spacious building, erected by the Bristol Insurance Company for that purpose, with a convenient STABLE, and in a central part of the town—Where Gentlemen and Ladies may depend on good accomodations. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by RICHARD BARKER. Bristol, Dec. 11th, 1805.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun. R ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Bull, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20.
TO BE LET,
And possession given the 10th of April, SHOP No. 83, Thames-Street, nearly opposite the Union-Bank. Enquire at this Office. March 27, 1805.
N OTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of George Reynolds, son of Jonathan, late of North Kingstown, mariner, deceased, that the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of North-Kingstown, have allowed them Six months from this date to exhibit their claims against said estate, to the underigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Commissioners. TANNER REYNOLDS, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Oct. 14th, 1805.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON, R espectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his Shop, No. 117, Thames-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron , made at the shortest notice. * * * Cash given for old Pewter and Lead Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
To be Let,
T HE lower rooms of a well finished, and convenient Dwelling-House, in a pleasant and healthy part of the town. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer. Newport, October 17, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A New fashion, handsome built, well made CHAISE.—Apply to the Printer. Newport, Nov. 21.
W E the Subscribers being by the Honorable Court of Probate, of the Town of Newport, appointed to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the Estate of LUKE BLIVEN, late of Newport, aforesaid, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, Give Notice to all persons who have any demands against the Estate, to bring them to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within Six Months, from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court of Probate. WILLIAM HUNTER, } Commissioners. EDWARD THURSTON, } And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to JOHN CAHOONE, Administrator. Newport, Nov. 4, 1805.
TO BE LET,
A PART of a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Thames-Street, near the Red Market. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 25, 1805.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
R ESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing-Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also,
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF,
Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. * * * Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
French Town Seminary Lottery.
A LL persons who are indebted to the Managers of said Lottery, for Tickets in the first Class, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment; otherwise their Notes will be put in suit without further notice.
THOMAS FRY PARDON TILLINGHAST } Managers. GEORGE CARD. East-Greenwich, Oct. 8, 1805.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beautiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the Town of Newport, containing one hundred acres, with a large, convenient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Orchard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—very well sheltered with large trees; and a beautiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining; a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description: The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for barley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in suitable divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms made easy.—Apply to NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises. Newport, October 9, 1805.
For Sale, THE Sloop NANCY, burthen about 57 tons, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expense. Also, 230 barrels of Pitch, 230 Do. Tar. Apply to GARDNER & DEAN. Newport, July 7, 1805.
N OTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the underigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested. JOHN SLOCUM, } Commissioners. JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghast whose receipt will be a complete discharge. WILLIAM MOORE, jr. } Administrators. CALEB GREEN, STEPHEN CAHOONE, Newport, 7th October, 1805.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Garden, situate in Thames Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf, A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frops Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch-Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cahoon, Newport, and Nichl. Fajdick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
Wanted Immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN HATTER, who is a good workman. To such an one, generous encouragement will be given. Apply to SAMUEL MOSES. Newport, Aug. 15.
Elizabeth Tillinghast,
No. 119—Thames-Street,
R ESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on hand a judicious selection of GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
John F. Townsend, & Co.
At their Store No. 123 Thames-Street, front of Capt. James Perry's, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of
Fancy & Staple Goods,
Suited to the Season, which they are determined to Sell as low as can be purchased in Newport:—
 AMONG WHICH ARE,  Excellent Dutch Broad French Laces, Cloth, Laced Silk Sleeves and Belt superfine English, English Silk Gloves, blue, black, and mix-White and chintz Fringes, Second, middling, and White and Colored low priced do. Bed-Lace, Super. and other Cassi-Very fine India Book & Mull Mullins, Very fine white flannel, Extra long and habit Yellow, blue, black, red Kid Gloves, and green flannels, Mens white and black Baizes and Serges, Silk Gloves, Coatings & Fearnoughts Russia and English Di- Irish Linens and Shirt aper, Cottons, 5-4 and 6-4 English Di-Velvets and Patent aper, for table-cloths, Worsted Cord, 8-4 elegant Sattin, Patent Cord and other Damask Shawls, Waistcoating, Camels Hair do. Blankets from 6-4 to English Lutestrings, 11-4th. Umbrellas, &c. &c. Newport, January 1, 1806, 
A Farm for Sale,
LYING in the westerly part of Mansfield, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, well proportioned for mowing, pasturing, and plowland. Likewise, a good House and Barn. For further particulars, and conditions of sale, enquire of the subscriber in said Mansfield. ISAAC HOVEY. Mansfield, (Con.) 12th, 1805.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Vera digrease,—and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
JOB SHERMAN
Has received a Consignment of 89 sides sole Leather Neat's Leather Calf Skins and Boot Legs. ALSO, A very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS,
 Consisting of  Superfine Broadcloths and Cassimere  Common do. do.  Royal Patent Cord fancy do.  Velvets and Thickfets  Toilnets and Swandowns  Bombabets and Poppletons  Wildboars  Russells and Calimancoes  Flannels and Baizes  Dimities and Calicoes  Crape  Real Colrain Linens, by piece or yard  Leather do.  Plattillas do.  Brown do.  Russia Sheeting, white and brown  Supenders, by dozen or single  A variety of Checks by piece  Check Handkerchiefs do.  India Mullins  Home made do. for shirting, very nice  Cotton Bedricks and Cotton Yarn  A variety of Men and Womens Shoes  Camels Hair shawls  Silk Gloves  1 Piece Green Moreen  Blankets and Rugs  Cotton and Silk Umbrellas  Carolina and French Indigo. 
GROCERIES as usual— Among which are five kinds of TEAS and Cereas shells. The above articles with many others, too numerous to mention in an advertisement, will be Sold on the most moderate terms. Newport, 12th mo. 4th. 1805.
CASH and the highest prices given at this Office, for Cotton & Linen Rags, and old Sail Cloth.
SCALES & DIVIDERS For Sale at this Office.