Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-06-05 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
PRINTED WEEKLY, FOR NOAH BISBEE, JUN. No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
To subscribers in town, where the paper are delivered, Two Dollars per annum—one half in advance, or the whole at the end of six months.
In the country, by casual conveyance, One Dollar Fifty Cents per annum—the whole to be paid on subscribing.
To distant subscribers, by mail, Two Dollars per annum—payable in advance.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf.
A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frog Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Caboune, Newport, and Nicol Foidick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Ball, 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.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his shop, No. 117, Thames-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, at cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stone-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made at the shortest notice.
Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
FOR SALE.
IF applied for within three weeks, a three story Dwelling-house, No. 95, Market Square, Newport, with two good Shops in front. Said Shops are two of the best stands for business in the place. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ALLEN, living on the premises. May 1, 1806.
DOCTOR LORTHROP'S
CELEBRATED BITTERS for the Jaundice and all Bilious complaints, for sale Mr. NATHANIEL DEARBORN, opposite by Townsend's coffee-house, corner of Banister's Wharf, 3/ per. box, with directions. Newport, April 23.
MOSES & WILLIAM THURSTON, Return their Thanks,
TO their Customers and the public in general, for their custom the last year, hoping for a continuance—as every attention will be paid to the business, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. They now offer at wholesale or retail, at their old stand, No. 25, Broad-Street, opposite the Hay-Scales, the following articles, viz:
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Jamaica, W. Indies, N. England, Cherry, Gin, Cognac, Brandy, Spanish, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, Molasses, Vinegar, Hyson, Souchong, Bohea. Prices include Loaf, Lump, Brown, Flour, Raisins, Ginger, Nutmegs, Pepper, Pearlsthes, Chocolate, Cocoa Shells, Spanish Segars.
Together with a number of other articles. Dry Goods and Crackery-Ware. ALSO, 500 wt. warranted salt potted HAMS. 7 firkins Hogs Lard. 4 do. Butter.
THE BAKING BUSINESS,
Is carried on by them in all its branches.—They constantly keep on hand, Pilot, Navy, and Ship BREAD, sufficient to supply any vessel at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms—warranted equal to any baked in this State; or imported from the Southward, for keeping during the longest voyage. Newport, March 26, 1805.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
On the first Monday of June next, at Eleven o'clock, A. M. if not previously disposed of by the Committee.
THE Estate belonging to the Marine Society, lately occupied by Capt. John Warner, situated on Eaton's Point, bounded on Washington and Poplar Streets—a very pleasant and airy situation.—The terms will be made known at the time and place of Sale.
BENJAMIN PEARSE, WILLIAM WOOD, EDWARD EASTON, JOHN CAHOONE, GEORGE TOPHAM. Committee. Newport, April, 9th, 1806.
FOR SALE BY
James D'Wolfe, FOURTH proof French BRANDY in pipes.
Claret WINE, of a superior quality, in casks. Do. in Boxes of 30 bottles each. OIL of Olives in boxes of 12 bottles. Excellent imported Beaver HATS, and A few Bags of ALMONDS. Bristol, April 14, 1806.
TWO NEW CHAISES,
WITH Plated Harness complete, for Sale, on a liberal credit.—Apply to WALTER CORNELL, No. 106, Thames-Street. Newport, April 16.
Garden Seeds.
CALL at J. Taylor's Medicine Store, No. 148, Thame-Street, where you may be supplied with a great variety of GARDEN SEEDS, of the latest importation—consisting of the different kinds of Peas, Beans, Cabbages, Lettuce, Radish, Turnip, Carrot, Beet, Parsnip, Onion, Squash, Cucumber, &c. &c. &c. N. B. Drugs, Medicines, Spices, Paints, Dye-stuffs, &c. &c. &c. as usual. Newport, March 25th, 1806.
HAVANNA SUGARS & HIDES,
On reasonable terms and liberal credit for approved security. JOHN D'WOLFE & HENRY BRADFORD, HAVE for Sale, 1000 boxes assorted Havanna SUGARS, of a superior quality, now landing from on board the ship Andromache, at the wharf of Capt. John D'Wolfe;—They will contract to deliver said Sugars in Boston, should the purchasers wish it.
200 excellent Salted Hides. Bristol, R. I. April 8, 1806.
MORNING SCHOOL,
Clarke-Street, No. 5. The Subscriber informs the Public, THAT he purposed opening a Morning and Evening SCHOOL, the first Monday in April next; to begin at half past five o'clock in the morning and continue until eight, and the evening school to commence at five o'clock, and conclude at seven, for the purpose of teaching both sexes the different branches of Literature.—For further information, apply as above.—The Day-School as usual.
ELAZER TREVERT. Said TREVERT has engaged a young gentleman of liberal education, and one that has been some time in a school, who is expected by the first of next month. Newport, March 27, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND, under good improvement, containing 160 feet in front on John Street, and 100 feet on Laven Street.—Said Lot is well fenced with Locust posts, handsomely situated for building. For terms apply to BENJAMIN FAIRBANKS. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
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, ad. Newport April 3, 1802. 79tf.
THE first and second number of the Newport Female Evangelic Miscellany to be sold at this office.
LAWS OF THE U. STATES.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT
Authorizing the sale of a tract of land, in the town of Cincinnati, and State of Ohio. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the disposal of a certain tract or lot of land, belonging to the United States, in the town of Cincinnati, on the Ohio, being the same on which Fort Washington was erected, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the said tract to be surveyed and laid off into town lots, streets and avenues, in such manner, and of such dimensions as he may judge proper, conforming as near as may be to the original plan of the town: when the survey is completed, a plat thereof shall be returned to the Surveyor General, on which the lots shall be designated by progressive numbers, who shall therefrom cause two copies to be made, one to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the other to the Register of the land office at Cincinnati; on the receipt of which plat, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the said town lots to be offered to the highest bidder at public sale, to be held at Cincinnati, under the superintendence of the Register and Receiver of the land office in the district of Cincinnati, on the same terms and conditions as have been provided for the public sale of the public lands of the United States. Six weeks notice shall be given of the day of sale, in at least two newspapers published in the State of Ohio.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the U. S. and President of the Senate. FEBRUARY 28, 1806. Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States, and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all commercial intercourse between any person or persons resident within the United States, and any person or persons resident within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, shall be, and is hereby prohibited: and any ship or vessel, owned, hired or employed, wholly or in part, by any person or persons resident within the United States, and sailing from any port of the U. States after due notice of this act at the custom Houses, respectively, which, contrary to the intent hereof, shall be voluntarily carried; or shall be destined to proceed, whether directly, or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within the island of St. Domingo, and not in possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, and also any cargo which shall be found on board of such ship or vessel when detected and interrupted in such unlawful purpose, or at her return from such voyage to the United States, shall be wholly forfeited, and may be seized and condemned in any court of the United States having competent jurisdiction.
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted, That after due notice of this act at the several custom houses, no ship or vessel whatever shall receive a clearance for any port or place within the island of St. Domingo, and not in the actual possession of France: nor shall any clearance be granted for a foreign voyage to any ship or vessel, owned, hired, or employed, wholly or in part, by any person or persons, resident within the United States, until the owner or the employer for the voyage, or his factor or agent, with the master, shall give bond to the United States, in a sum equal to the value of the vessel and of her cargo, with condition that she ship or vessel, for which a clearance shall be required, is destined to some port or place without the limits of such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France; and in case of being forced by any casualty into any port or place hereby interdicted, shall not at any such port or place, voluntarily land, deliver, or unload any part of such cargo, except so much as shall be absolutely necessary to defray the expenses requisite to enable such vessel to proceed on her intended voyage; and generally, that such ship or vessel, while on such voyage, shall not be employed in any traffic or commerce,
with or for any person resident within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures incurred by force of this act, and which may be recovered, shall be distributed and accounted for, in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and may be mitigated or remitted in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and made perpetual by an act passed the eleventh of February, one thousand eight hundred.
SECT. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for one year and no longer.
SECT. 5. And be it further enacted, That at any time after the passing of this act it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, if he shall deem it expedient, and consistent with the interest of the United States, by his order, to remit and discontinue the restraints and prohibitions on the commerce aforesaid.
NATH'L MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the U. S. and President of the Senate. FEBRUARY 28, 1806. Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
To the Inhabitants and Freemen of the State of Rhode-Island.
"He that speaks ill in any Cause, will undoubtedly let his side in the most favourable and most plausible light, but when the respondent replies, all his arguments will be brought to the touch and all his sophisms laid open and confuted." GROTIUS.
"He that is first in his own Cause seemeth Just, but his Neighbour cometh, and searcheth him." Prov. xviii. 17. Solomon.
Having lately cast my eye on the Providence Gazette, published on Saturday, May the 17, I observed an additional Communication to the Public, respecting our last Election, which had been before announced in the same Paper, and in all the Papers of this State; (saying the elaborate Speech of G. R. Burrill, Esq.) acted as the substance of a resolution to be adopted by the Assembly of this State; the substance, as it is called, is as unlike the Prototype or more properly the shadow of his Speech, as the History of the Arabian Knights Entertainments, in point of Prolixity, is like that of Tom Thumb. I must therefore think it is offered to the public view, at this late period, by the editorial eluogist of G. R. Burrill, Esq., not merely to give it publicity to his idolatrous eulogists, and blind zealots, but a settled and studied plan, to be disseminated with a view to make early impressions on the ignorant and uninformed, and as the Commencement of a Parliamentarian Campaign, opposed to correct principles, and hostile to the rights of the people. Whoever before this, saw a Speech, or the substance of a Speech, published after the Body was adjourned or dissolved, to whom it was intended to be addressed? there is but one solitary instance of this kind, and that was by a zealous Federal Representative, who previous to a new Election published his Speech, that was intended to have been spoken in Congress, months after its adjournment. The different intentions of Mr. Burrill's lucubrations, are easily described, and as easily refuted: The only difficulty is in the mode of attack; his fire is too scattering to bring up in the onset any solid column; he often makes appearances of stand, but as soon retraces his ground, takes positions, and abandons them; we must therefore attack him in his prominent points, in his en passant Speech. He says the question submitted, "is without precedent in point, it may however, make a precedent in future." Mr. Burrill must now be convinced, that there are new things under the sun; that there may be three Candidates, or Parties, as well as two; that the federalists have fostered the germ of quidism , and are now become the regenerating of this strange flock, and is performance of their avowed maxim (divide and govern) is as clear as a self-evident proposition. They have of late convulsed the state, and rendered for the first time, our Election for chief Magistrate, abortive, and started a question, new, and unheard of. In every federated republican government, founded on the general suffrage of the People; viz. That a plurality of votes, (to use Mr. Burrill's terms,) shall decide, or otherwise a minority, in Case of Elections; on this question, the general assembly, by Yeas and Nays, promptly decided "without precedent in Point, or making any new one" by a clear majority of fifty-two, in

which number were some of their best informed federalists whose knowledge and consciences readily dictated a succession of the principles.— Mr. Burrill, in his Speech next says, "that it cannot be said we have no rule by which to be governed," and then refers to the Charter or Constitution of our State, "as modified by our Laws, and approved usages of the State," as a rule, and in the very next sentence contradictingly asserts, "it is not necessary to maintain, nor is it maintainable that the Charter is obligatory upon us." What Jargon! What Confusion of Ideas! The poor man must be at this time, in the very Paroxysms of a Nertigo; first to pronounce, "it cannot be said we have no rule;" then to refer us to the Charter, and the approved usages of the State, as a rule, and in the next breath, tell us the Charter is "not maintainable nor obligatory upon us," then again, as soon as he can draw breath, tell us "the Legislature have varied it, but without legislative interference, it is a rule, by which, according to the usages and traditional ideas of the people, we are to govern ourselves." Here Mr. B. gives us an adroit specimen of his versatility: It is a rule, it is not a rule, it is not obligatory, and yet it is a rule, by which we are to govern ourselves. But I contend, our Charter, or Constitution, call it which you will, is a rule, and according to immemorial Practice and usage, to carry into effect its beneficent provisions, has, as it were become the common Law of the State. Let us for a while advert to the text of the Charter, compare its privileges, its guarantees, its provisions and its direction with the ideas of Mr. Burrill: perhaps we may find something about plurality in it—we have perused it—it cannot be found. It is unhappy for Mr. B. that he has gone entirely on the chace of Plurality , and in his career, has endeavoured to run down majority , and calls her an Unstaid, a Mushroom unknown, but of late; that King Charles the 2d, and his Council, when they granted the Charter, were Ninnibammers , and did not know the distinction between the words Majority and Plurality . But we will read for ourselves: By this instrument, (I mean our Charter) "It is ordained, (see State Laws page 7th,) that one Governor, one Deputy Governor and ten assistants, be from time to time constituted, elected and chosen, out of the Freemen of the Company, for the time being, in such manner and form, as is hereafter, in these presents expressed." The Section referred to is in the 11th page of said Charter, and expressly lays, "that the Governor, Lieut. Governor and assistants of said Company and other officers of said Company, or such of them as the General Assembly shall think fit, shall be in the said Gen. Court or Assembly, to be held from that day or time, (viz. the first Wednesday of May annually) newly chosen for the year ensuing, by such greater part of said Company, for the time being." The idea of plurality , so repeatedly inforced by Mr. B. is inadmissible; the Freemen of the State are a definite number, the Governor, his Second, and assistants, &c. are to be chosen out of this definite number, viz. the freemen, and by a greater part of that definite number; no words can more strongly depict the idea of majority the privilege given, is to every freeholder, admitted or to be admitted; the term, or phraseology, "the greater part of the company," is demonstrative to our senses, and can never fail to be understood, the term is completely conclusive, that the whole company, (now state,) have the privilege of suffrage, and that the greater part must determine the choice; and it is a just and consistent principle, in civil polity, as in philosophy, that the less bodies must give way to the greater: But here Mr. B. seems to wish to pervert all principle, and erect a standard of confusion, viz. that a less quantity of a given whole, or number, is the greater quantity, or in the case before us; Where there are three given numbers, viz. 2, 3 and 4, that 4 numerically is greater than 2, 3 and that the less number or quantity must out-balance the greater; this is not arithmetically or physically correct; it is arbitrary to reason, and outrages every idea of common sense: How Mr. B. led into the idea of a plurality , or where he got them from, that will fully apply in this case before us, is hard to determine. I will here inquire after the derivation, or origin of plurality . It seems to be derived from the Latin adjective, in English, plural pluralis a positive term in Grammar, is opposed to the singular number, and signifies any number more than one, and should there be a hundred pluralities, if they do not amount to a greater part of a given number, or a whole, they are relatively a nullity. The word majority , is derived from the Latin Major , in English; greater an adjective of the comparative degree, and carries intrinsically in itself, the idea of greater, compared with less; and it is the only eligible term to express the greater part of any given numbers or given quantities of matter or mensuration, and this comports with every mathematical idea, and with the ideas of Mr. Addison. I hope it will not be assumed that Mr. Addison did not know the nice distinctions between majority and plurality . To give the argument still further scope and try it in another form, I will suppose a case in point. It so happens, there is again, three Candidates A. and B. that have 700 votes each, and a 3d, Mr. Jackson, (if you please) has 701, is not 701 merged in the 1400 the greater part of the whole? Is there not then a clear majority of 699 that have voted against Mr. J. or must unit decide? This would undoubtedly be pleasing to Mr. B. and the more so if he could be that unit. What now is become of Mr. B's plurality ? Is it not merged in the greater part, has it not vanished like a scoundrel? As Mr. B. has not reduced his arguments to a syllogistic form, I will do it for him. A. and B. candidates have each a plurality of 700 votes, the greater part of a given number, J. has also a plurality of 701, but less than A. and B. by 699. Therefore, J. having a minor number, is chosen; do Mr. B. keep up again to the College, and if you ever learned, or have forgotten, retrace your lessons in Doctor Watts's Logic, before you attempt again to dissertate, or reason on pluralities. [Remainder in our next.]
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
VENICE, April 2.
The Russians and English have blockaded this port for 12 days past, and suffer no vessel to enter or go out. The harbor is full of Venetian vessels, whose inactivity causes the greatest detriment to our commerce. Trieste profits, and is enriched by this, because its vessels sail under the Austrian flag, which is neutral.
It is apprehended, not without foundation, that if the war continues, the Russians and English will blockade all the ports of Italy.
PRESEBURGH, April 4.
The Gazette of this city contains the following article, dated, Carlobo-go, March 23:—
"We yesterday received positive intelligence of the occupation of Cattaro, and a part of Dalmatia, by the Russian troops. The Montenegrins had at first taken possession of some villages and had agreed with the inhabitants to defend the entrance of the country against the French till the arrival of the Russians, six Russian ships and 200,000 troops soon after arrived. The necessary preparations were then made for a vigorous opposition to any attack on the part of the French. All the passages by which they could enter were fortified, and filled with troops and artillery, in such a manner that it appeared almost impossible to force them.
"The number of the combined troops is said to amount to 20,000. They are defended by the nature of the ground, and have provisions for a long time.—No Frenchmen have yet appeared in these environs, and we are assured that they do not extend beyond Macarfo.
"According to other accounts, the Montenegrins have risen en masse to stop the efforts of the French, and we are assured that the Turks of the country have joined them and the Russians."
HAMBURGH, April 21.
Letters have been received here which assert, that an English squadron of six sail of the line has passed the Sound, to cruise in the Baltic.
LONDON, March 31.
Meditated Assassination of Bonaparte.
On Monday night last, the 24th inst. a strict search was made by the magistracy of Hamburg, assisted by the French Minister and all the French inhabitants, throughout the whole of that city and its environs. Every hotel, inn, and public house was inspected with the most pointed scrutiny. At an inn of the second sort, a French officer was seized, whose appearance accorded strictly with the description in the hands of the Police. On his being arrested, he immediately exclaimed, "take me, and do with me what you please: I have deferred to suffer more than you can inflict, for my awkwardness." He then confessed that he had twice fired a Bonaparte on the evening succeeding the battle of Austerlitz, but unfortunately missed him—On the affair taking wind he had deserted, and had got to Hamburg, whence he intended to have sailed for England. He was immediately sent off by the quickest conveyance to Paris, where his inevitable fate awaits him. A most respectable native of France, who came over in the last Hamburg mail, was very nearly stopped at the same time, under suspicion of being implicated in this affair, but had the good fortune to be suffered to proceed on his voyage.
The same evening Altona experienced a similar diligence of search, as it was supposed the party might have crossed the river.
No circumstance is more strange thro'out the whole of this extraordinary affair, than the profound oblivion it has been buried in for such a length of time. It shews, however, how much the channels of communication throughout the Continent are governed by Bonaparte; and we have little doubt, but the fate of this unfortunate person will be equally mysterious.
APRIL 19.
"We are this moment informed that a flag of truce landed at Dover at 5 o'clock this morning. The bearer was an officer of the artillery, and of the Legion of Honor. He would not deliver his dispatches to Lord Keith, as his orders were to give them personally to Mr. Fox."
From the London Gazette of April 5.
At the court at the Queen's Palace the 5th of April, 1806, present, the king's most excellent majesty in council.
Whereas his majesty has received advice that his majesty the king of Prussia has taken possession of various parts of the electorate of Hanover, and other dominions belonging to his majesty, in a forcible and hostile manner; and has also notified that all British ships shall be excluded from the ports of the Prussian dominions, and from certain other ports in the North of Europe, and not suffered to enter or trade therewith, in violation of the just rights and interests of his majesty and his dominions, and contrary to the established law and practice of nations in amity with each other; his majesty, with the advice of his privy council, is thereupon pleased to order, and it is hereby ordered, that no ships or vessels belonging to any of his majesty's subjects be permitted to enter and clear out for any of the ports of Prussia until further orders. And his majesty is further pleased to order, that a general embargo or stop be made of all Prussian ships and vessels whatsoever, now within, or which hereafter shall come into any of the ports, harbors, or roads within the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, together with all persons and effects
on board the said ships and vessels; but that the utmost care be taken for the preservation of all and every part of the cargoes on board any of the said ships and vessels, so that no damage or embezzlement whatever be sustained: And the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the lord warden of the Cinque Ports, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
STEPHEN COTTRELL.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at the Cape of Good Hope dated, March 10th, 1806.
"All the American vessels that put in at this place since its capture by the British, underwent a long and tedious examination, before the several Commanders of the different ships of war, composing his Britannic Majesty's squadron in the Bay, who, by appointment of the commandant Sir Home Popham, formed themselves into a committee of enquiry, or prize committee. These characters, being apparently unacquainted with mercantile laws and customs, were totally unqualified for the task of investigating commercial transactions, and discharged the trust in the most awkward manner, utterly void of every species of regularity and with a supercilious indifference, whereby many Americans suffered infamous insults and abuse. The interrogatories put to several masters and supercargoes of American vessels, were preposterous and insignificant, and their impertinence is in many instances insufferable. The pocket-book was taken from the pocket of a supercargo from Philadelphia; the captain of whose vessel, for independently speaking in behalf of his property was abruptly told that "the Americans were all a set of worthless damned rascals." Officers were sent on board some of the American vessels, with orders from their commander to take charge, without consulting or giving any information to the agents of the property, why or wherefore; upon applications to the committee, no satisfaction was given; one saying, for instance, the ship was to be sent to England for adjudication, the other contradicting it, turning to some frivolous subject, going out of the room and leaving the enquirer alone amazed at their fastidious impudence. In this trifling manner, many of the Americans have been ridiculously treated; their property left in the most dangerous state of suspense, to encounter the impetuosity of the eastern gales that daily threatened the ships with imminent danger, without being looked after either by the owners or captains, and as though 2 or 300 thousand dollars was not worth their notice. By representing this precarious situation, the sufferer runs a hazard of being egregiously insulted with the most approbious language. An elderly master of a ship, of Philadelphia, whose apparent age alone commanded respect, when complaining of the perilous situation of his ship, was harshly told to go to hell. No redress for their grievances could be obtained; the squadron was frequently absent, and the secretary to the committee, who was left on shore, acknowledged he knew nothing! The ship Union of Philadelphia, immediately on her arrival was taken possession of by order of the commander of his majesty's ships, and an officer stationed on board. Mr. Robinson, the supercargo, repeatedly applied for the plea of this proceeding, obtained no satisfactory answer; he waited on the commandant, as the creator of this committee, who replied "you might as well ask the King a question regarding the court of Admiralty!" After which he addressed a note to the committee, demanding a determined and decisive answer, whether the ship was to go to England, and upon what pretext; a few days after the secretary informed Mr. R. officially, that the ship was to be sent to England for adjudication. The only supposed cause of the detention of the ship, is, her having failed from Amsterdam to Batavia. In this scandalous and unwarrantable style, many Americans
have been trifled with; in such cases where the nature of the business was too evidently clear to bear inspection, they assumed the meanness of scoffing and animadverting upon the form and shape of persons before them, with the utmost indecency and disrespect, who, owing to their then dependent circumstances, were obliged to submit to the offence."
NORFOLK, May 20.
The French admiral Linois taken— Saturday arrived in Hampton Roads his Britannic Majesty's frigate Tartar, captain Hawker, from Bermuda.— Three days since boarded the American ship Hunter from Lisbon bound to Alexandria. On the 16th of April in lat. 25, lon. 33, the Hunter was boarded by his Majesty's brig Raven, from the squadron, under the command of sir John Boalase Warren, then in sight, with the French ship Marengo, admiral Linois, of 84 guns and the frigate Belle Poule of 40 guns captured by sir John, on their passage from India to France, about the middle of March. The squadron consisted of 13 sail, including the two captured ships.
Linois was returning, laden with the spoils of a three years successful cruise. The Hunter went up the Bay yesterday.
AMERICAN ARTICLES.
Extract of a letter from Halifax, dated the 14th May, 1806.
"There are five Americans here, under adjudication, all detained by c pt. Whitby, of the Leander, who swears he will have them all libelled as well as all he takes. And as he is going to sea again on Monday, to cruise, as I understand, off the Hook, the probability is he will capture many more. His conduct is truly astonishing, and his treatment to American Captains in every instance, is abusive. He is void of all shame; is universally detested here; and it is expected will be ordered home immediately, on his recent conduct being represented to his government, and probably be deprived of his commission. It is thought he will distress and abuse every American he meets with on his next cruise, which he may suppose, (and which we fervently hope) will be his last."
BOSTON, May 30.
On the 5th inst. Capt. Auster, of his Britannic majesty's sloop of war Indian, in lat. 26. 30. N. long. 58, W. was chased by four French or Spanish frigates, apparently cruising for West-India traders. Capt. Auster immediately proceeded to the West Indies, to inform rear-admiral Cochrane of the appearance of the above force. And his Britannic majesty's ships of war, Cleopatra and Tartar, have failed from Norfolk, to cruise for the above French or Spanish frigates.
It is mentioned in one of the late London papers, that the Duke of Sussex (the 6th son of Geo. III.) will go out Governor or General of Jamaica.
Capt. Sawyer, from Leghorn, informs, that the city of Gaeta, still held out against the French; that Bonaparte's troops had arrived at the foot of Italy opposite Messina; that Naples was declared in a state of blockade, and Leghorn was expected to be blockaded—and that some changes are expected in the government of Tuscany.
May 24.—Capt. Whitby, of the British ship Leander, we are informed, was arrested on his arrival at Halifax, by Capt. Beresford, commanding officer of the station in consequence of his exceptional conduct while off Sandy Hook.
We perceive from the late London Prints that the performance entitled "An examination of the British doctrine, which subjects to capture a neutral trade not open in time of peace," has been republished in England.

NEWPORT.
THURSDAY JUNE 5, 1806.
Arrived at this port, this morning, the brig Dispatch , George Shearman Master, in 20 days from the Havana. Capt. S. was boarded off the Hampton in Long-Island, on the 3 inst. by a boat from the British Ship of war, Jupiter , of 50 guns, Capt. Murray, and was informed that another British ship of war was cruising off the Hook, on the other side of the Cape of Virginia, and an other off Charleston. Capt. S. was politely treated by the Lieutenant who boarded him, and after about an hour's detention, suffered to proceed unmolested.
Letters from Paris state, that Jerome Bonaparte was to espouse a Spanish Princess.
The Essex frigate, Commodore Rogers, we learn, is on her way home. Report says the Essex is in the [Chesapeake] bay.
Wm. Pickney, Esq., the present attorney general of the State of Maryland, has taken his passage from Baltimore with his family, in the Diana , bound to Liverpool as minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the court of London.
If distinguished talents and unspotted virtue can obtain to this country the blessings of peace and neutrality, we may calculate on a successful issue of the mission of Mr. Munroe and Mr. Pickney.— Balt. Amer.
COMMUNICATION.
Was taken up afloat on the 29th ult. near Hope Island in this District, the body of a man who appeared to have been drowned for some weeks. A coffin was made, and the body decently buried, in the burying place on that Island, by the humane inhabitant, Mr. Spink. The following description is given for the satisfaction of the friends of the deceased who, if they should recognize him, may have further particulars by sending a line to Captain John Cahoon, of this place. He had on a blue round jacket, with white metal buttons, black waistcoat, blue trowsers, dark worsted stockings, square-toed shoes with leather strings, a white shirt, with a flowered cotton handkerchief on his neck—dark hair. In his pocket was a small jack-knife with two blades, and a handkerchief with a device of the inside of a school. Newport, June 3d. 1806.
MARRIED —In this town last Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Dehon, Mr. JOHN P. MANN, to Mrs. ANN ROBINSON.—By the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. WILLIAM TEW, jun. to Miss ANN TILLEY, daughter of Mr. William Tilley.
DIED —At Bristol, on the 27th ult. in the 75th year of her age, Mrs. ANN BURT, relict of the Rev. John Burt, late a minister in that town, and daughter of William Ellery, Esq. of this town, deceased.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, June 14. ENTERED FROM Brig Hiram , Hudson, Charleston. Sloop Suffolk , Bears, Boston. Schooner Sukey , Bears, Do. Sloop Golden Age , Justin, N. York. CLEARED FOR Sloop Leopard , Green, New-York. Sloop George , Collins, Washington. Schooner Franklin , Read, Edenton.
WHEREAS at the last supreme Judicial Court, held at Newport, a divorce was obtained between me and my wife, from her application with my consent, or I should have made one myself—I made no opposition to prevent it, which I could have done, but having a wish for a separation, thought best, with the advice of my friends, to make none. And as to the charges brought against me, they were false and fabulous.—As I can, and am willing to appeal to God and the world to witness the same—For the satisfaction of my friends and others, think myself under the obligations to publish this, as various opinions may circulate about it—and as to her conduct, should think has been, and is sufficient to satisfy every unprejudiced mind, respecting why I did not oppose it—Do sincerely with her future conduct may compensate for past. JOHN B. INGRAHAM. Newport, June 4th, 1806.
WE the Subscribers, being by the honorable Court of Probate of the town of Newport, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of JAMES TAYLOR , late of Newport, aforesaid, Mason, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice that we will attend at our respective dwelling houses, to receive the claims against said Estate, at any time within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court. WILLIAM MOORE, } Commissioners. GORTON ANDERSON, } All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to ABIGAIL TAYLOR, Administratrix. Newport, June 2d, 1806.
NEW SHOE STORE.
JOHN W. DAVIS,
Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in General,
THAT he has just received, and now offers for Sale, at his Shoe-Store, No. 1, Corner of Mill-Street, and directly opposite, Samuel & Joshua Lopez's auction store, a handsome assortment of
SHOES, SLIPPERS, &c.
of the latest fashions, from London and Boston. Among which are as follows,
Ladies Kid, square-toes, of the first quality. Do. Morocco, do. with York and W.B. heels. Do. Do. without heels. Do. Black Velvet. Misses of different qualities. Childrens of all kinds.
The subscriber also occupies a shop, where several hands are employed in making his customers Boots and Shoes—from which his Shoe-Store is constantly supplied with Boots and Shoes of different kinds, and of an excellent quality: And has now on hand
Sparrow and Top Boots } Square and Half Leg draw do. } Peaked Toes. An assortment of Men's & Boys Customers Shoes, first quality. Do. low priced, suitable for shipping. Also,—Goat and Sheep skins, for shoe bindings.
The subscriber returns his thanks to his former customers, and solicits a continuance of their favors. Constant attendance will be given, and measures taken for Boots and shoes, as usual, at his Shoe Store, where the smallest favors will be gratefully acknowledged. Newport, June 4th, 1806.
REMOVAL.
GORTON ANDERSON, TIN-PLATE WORKER,
Respectfully informs the public, and his friends, in particular,
THAT he has removed from Market Square to No. 6, Bannister's wharf, 2 doors West of Godfrey Wenwood's bake house, where all kinds of TIN-WARE is manufactured, and may be had, at wholesale or retail, as low as can be purchased in the State, and warranted to be as good.
He returns his thanks to his former customers, and solicits a continuance of their favors.—Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. *Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, June 4, 1806.
Grandou Champanoi, TAILOR,
Takes this opportunity to inform the inhabitants of Newport, and its vicinity,
THAT he has commenced business at No. 127, Thames-Street, back of Mr. Charles Coggeshall, & Co's. Shoe-Store, and opposite Messrs. John F. Townsend & Co. in hopes by a constant application to his business, and unremitted exertions to, please, he will gain the patronage of those who may please to honor him with their custom.—Garments and Suits made in the newest fashions.—Every favor in his line will be gratefully acknowledged. Newport, June 4th, 1806.
JAMES D'WOLFE
Has for Sale, at lowest prices and liberal credit, at his store in Bristol,
3000 excellent River Plata salted Ox Hides. 300 Bales Tallow. Quantity of Pig and old Copper, & Dried Beef. —ALSO— 400 Boxes brown Havanna Sugars. Bristol, June 3d, 1806.
THE PEWS,
IN the Gallery of the second Baptist Church in this town, are directed, by the Corporation to be let out.—Apply to
ELISHA GIBBS, Clerk of said Corporation. Newport. June 4. 1806.
FOR SALE,
A GOOD SECOND HAND CHAISE Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
Will be Sold at Public Auction,
ON the sixteenth day of June next, the Farm Stock and Implements of the Subscriber, situated in Middletown, (upon this Island,) if not before Sold at private sale. Said Farm contains rising of one hundred and fifty Acres, has a new, large, well finished and convenient Dwelling-House, Barn and other Buildings upon it, besides an Old House. It has a great privilege of sea-weed, to which it is most conveniently situated.—Inventory of the Estate, and terms will be made known at the time and place of Sale, viz. 16th JUNE, 4 o'clock, P. M. at THOMAS TOWNSEND's in Newport. WILLARD BRIGGS.
Albert W. Gardiner,
No. 108, Thames-Street,
Has just received an extensive assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods:
AMONG OTHERS, ARE
An elegant assortment of Latest fashion superfine and common Calicoes. Chintzes and Copper-Plates. A large assortment of India Cottons and Irish Linens, Scotch and India book Mullins, Paquet, Leno, & Curronade Mullins, figured and plain, Rich laced and tambo-red Mullins, Japan Ditto, Checked and Plain Mullins, Ladies rich and common Veils, Laced and Figured Handkerchiefs, Habit Handkerchiefs, Ditto, Figured Cap Patterns, Lace Trimmings, Lace Nett Mullins, Laced, figured, and plain Crapes, all colors, Figured Satins and Sarcenets, Rich Gown Trimmings, Silk Gloves and Mitts, Ladies Armlets, Silver, Cotton, and Silk Cords, Buttons, &c. Velvet Bindings, Elegant Necklaces, Plain and ornamented Combs, Rich & common Fans, Barcelona Hand'fs, Silk Shawls, Lace Cambricks, Do. tambo-red Mullin, Do., Linnen Pocket Handkerchiefs, Common and superfine Dimity, 6-4 Cambrick Dimity 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, fig'd, Checked and hair Corded Cambricks, Black Satins, Florence Lacefringe, An elegant assortment of Cotton, Silk & Thread Laces, Ladies and Gentlemens Cotton and Silk Hose, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas. An assortment of Ladies Parasols, Black & colored Cambricks, Cotton Ginghams, Yellow and blue Nankeens, Vestings, An elegant assortment Kid Shoes, very low.
Also, Newest fashion London
Dress Hats and Bonnets;
CONSISTING OF Few elegant white Imperial Chip Hats, Few do. figured Crap Dress Bonnets, Do. English Walking Bonnets, Do. elegant Primrose Bonnets, with wreaths, Do. Gipsy Willow Bonnets, Large English Cane and Willow Hats, Willow and figured Satin French Bonnets, An elegant Assortment of Artificial Flowers, Wreaths, &c. Elegant Silk Plumes, White Silk Buffoons, Shoe Rosettes, Newest fashioned WIGS and FRESETTS. Newport, May 15th, 1806.
JOSIAH C. SHAW.
Informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular.
THAT he has opened an Office, No. 155, Thames-Street, where he will be happy to transact business in the line of his profession.—Particular attention will be paid to Conveyancing, in all its various branches, and every favour gratefully acknowledged. Newport, May 9, 1806.
NOTICE.
THE Directors of the Rhode Island Bridge Company, having determined to proceed immediately in the execution of said work; all persons willing to engage in said undertaking, either as labourers, or in freighting stone, are requested to call on the Subscriber, at his house in Newport, who is ready to contract with them for the same. D. LYMAN, Superintendant. Newport, May 13, 1806.
NEW STORE.
GEORGE W. TILLINGHAST, TAKES the liberty of informing the public, that he has just received from New-York, and now offers for sale, nearly opposite the Bank in Wickford, a very handsome assortment of
Dry Goods; Crockery, Hard Ware, & Groceries; Which he will positively sell on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State, either for CASH or any kind of Country Produce. To prove this true, pray call and see—Then tell your friends how cheap they be. WICKFORD, May 21, 1806.
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.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of James Baxter , 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 undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested. JOB TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. PERRY WEAVER, } All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT BAXTER, Administrator. Newport, May 22d, 1806.
John F. Townsend, & Co.
At their Store No. 123 Thames-Street, from of Capt. James Perry's, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of Fancy & Staple Goods,
Sailed 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 Best 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 Caffe-Very fine India Book & Mull Mullins, Very fine white flannel. Extra long and habit Yellow, blue, black, red Kid Gloves, and green flannels, Mene white and black Baizes and Serrges, Silk Gloves, Coatings & Fearnoughts Russia and English Irish Linens and Shirt aper, Cottons, 5-4 and 6-4 English Dimity, 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 Lutefrioge, 11-4hs. Umbrellas, &c. Newport, January 1, 1806,
BOWEN & ENNIS,
Offer for Sale, at their Store on Stevens's wharf, JAMAICA and Windward Island Rum, by the Hoghead or barrel.
Molasses by do. do. Holland Gin, by pipe or barrel. Brown Sugar by hoghead, barrel or box, Leaf Sugar, Coffee by the Bag, French Brandy by the barrel, Superfine Flour by do. A few barrels No. 1 and No. 2 prime beef. Philadelphia and Sweden Iron, flat and square bars. Russia and Ravens Duck, Sewing Twine, Rice by the cask, Madeira Wine by the pipe, half pipe, or quarter cask. Sheathing Paper, Caboucs, Anchors, Ash Oars, Rosin, Tar and Turpentine, Cedar shingles, White and black Oak hdd. Staves, About 700 bushels Bonavista Salt, and A small assortment of Ship Chandlery, and Groceries, at retail as usual. May 8th 1806.
CHRISTOPHER RHODES
HAS FOR SALE, No. 104 Thames-Street, directly opposite the store formerly occupied by Rhodes and Hammond,
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JAMAICA RUM. Windward-Island, do. Holland Gin. Brandy. Sherry and Malaga WINES. Best retailing Molasses. Loaf, Lump, and Brown Sugars, Coffee. Superfine Flour. Snuff. Soap. Rice by the cask. Newport, May 8th.
JAMES HAMMOND,
HAS FOR SALE, At the Store lately occupied by Rhodes and Hammond, wholesale and retail,
JAMAICA SPIRITS,
4th proof. French and Barcelona Brandy. Holland Geneva. Havanna and Brown Sugars, Loaf and Bastard, do. Sherry Wine, New-York Soap, Excellent Retailing Molasses, Souchong Tea, Pepper, Mustard, Ginger, French and Spanish Float Indigo, Superfine Flour, &c. &c.
N. B. Those who are indebted to the late firm of RHODES & HAMMOND, will please to call at the store of James Hammond for the settlement of the same, and those who have demands on the said firm, to exhibit the same for settlement as above. Newport, May 18th, 1806.
FOR SALE BY
SHEFFIELD ATWOOD,
ONE hundred hogheads N. England Rum, 100 do. good retailing Molasses, 40 do Martinico do. 8 Boxes Havanna Brown Sugars Few pices Holland Geneva. 5 hogheads 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 10 do. Windward Island do. 100 Boxes mould and dipt candles, 100 do. Hard Soap, Russia and Ravens Duck, by bolt, Hemp by the Ton, 20 Barrels good Prime Pork, 20 do. Prime and Mese Beef. LIKEWISE, 4 Dwelling-Houses in Broad-Street, 2 Do. Do. Thames-Street, 1 Do. Do. Franklin-Street, For terms apply at No. 86 Thames-Street. Newport, May 8th, 1806.
WHEREAS THANKFUL, my Wife, has eloped from my Bed and Board: This is to forbid all Persons entertaining or trusting her on my Account, as I will not pay any Debts of her contracting after the date hereof. THOMAS CHAMPLIN. Exeter, May 20th, 1806.

POETRY.
THOMAS RUSSELL, to whose memory the following verses were written, was a gentleman who early became an advocate for Irish Independence. The first years of his youth were passed in India, where he held a commission in the British army; upon his return to his native country, he embarked with ardour in its service, and no man more ardently pursued that object nearest his heart: He was among the first who became victims to English oppression, which he bore with a manly fortitude, and never lost sight of what he conceived to be his duty. He was among the last to yield, if that can be called yielding which terminates in death—a death which could not appal his unshaken soul.
THE GRAVE OF RUSSELL.
"Never did martyr with more lovely grace Part from a world unworthy to possess him!" MAYLEY.
THE moon with mild splendor illumined the hill, And shed her pale radiance around the dark heath: The lake was unruffled, the green wood was still, The wind of the west had forgotten to breathe.
When lo! from the sky, like an angel of light, The Genius of Erin, in glory array'd, Came—borne on a white passing cloud of the night, And stood on the spot where her Russell was laid.
The voice of her harp, that to sorrow was strung, Partook of the anguish that reign'd in her soul, And while to its plaintive-raised numbers she sung, Thus, sad on my car the sweet melody stole:—
"O RUSSELL! enthron'd with the souls of the brave, Look down, with mild eye, from the regions of day— 'Tis Erin that calls thee, that kneels by thy grave, And kisses the turf that encloses thy clay!
The tear of affection, for thee does it fall, And thine is the light that escapes from my breath— O! couldst thou the strength of the mighty recall, And win back the soul from the realm of the death.
For ever the torrent should stream from mine eyes, And sighs ever swelling employ my fond breath, Until thy great spirit, restored from the skies, Should wake thy remains from the slumber of death!
I saw thee the prospect of ruin despise, And firm mid destruction thy progress pursue, When oft would a tear at thy danger arise, And bids the strong efforts a while from my view;
But, shade of the mighty! thy efforts were vain To rouse in her cause each degenerate son; Their spirits recoil'd at the prospect of pain, They bow'd to their task, and the brave were undone!
Foul falsehood rejoic'd when McDonnell had fall'd His name on the scroll thy destroyers unfurl'd; 'Truth wept o'er the word that his would have exal'd, And infamy publish'd the tale to the world!
When treachery's triumph at length was complete, And death the resource of the wretched was near, I heard thy bold accents—when high on his feet, They shook the proud heart of injustice with fear!
Collected and calm, in the soul-trying hour, Firm, firm was thy footstep, nor falter'd thy breath; Thou smil'dst at the utmost exertion of power, Resign'd thy great spirit, and triumph'd in death!
O RUSSELL! tho' high o'er thy mouldering ash, No sculptor has chisell'd thine actions in stone; Nor read'st the tall column, nor moulded the dust, To grace the green sod that embosoms my son.
Yet there will the muse in her sorrow recline, And coil sweetest flow'rets to throw on thy grave; The bosom of friendship thy name shall enshrine, And dwell with delight on the deeds of the brave.
Farewell, blessed spirit! the finger of fame Has twis'd her fair chaplet thy brow to adorn; In ages to come will she boast of thy name, And tell thy sad story to millions unborn."
She ceas'd to complain—and her harp's silent string No longer were apt to the numbers of woe; But, rising from earth on the cloud's fleecy wing, She heav'd a fond sigh for her hero laid low. Dublin, May 1804.
SONG—WHIMISICAL.
SELECTED from the New Comic Opera, called the CABINET.
WRITTEN BY MR. T. DIEDEN.
A BATCHELOR leads an easy life, Few folks that are wed, live better; A man may live well with a very good wife, But the puzzle is how to get her;
There are pretty good wives, and pretty bad wives, And wives neither one thing, nor other, And, as for the wives who sold all their lives, I'd sooner wed Adam's grandmother.
Then ladies and gents, if to marriage inclin'd, May deem it ill humor ne'er trap ye! May those who are single, get wives to their mind, And those who are married, live happy!
Some choose their ladies for ease, or for grace, Or a pretty turn'd foot as they're walking; Some choose 'em for figure, some for a face, But very few choose 'em for talking.
Now, as for the wife I could follow through life, 'Tis she who can speak sincerely; Was, nor over nice, can give good advice, And love a good husband dearly,
So ladies and gents, when to wedlock inclin'd, May deem it ill humor ne'er trap ye! May those who are single, get wives to their mind, And those who are married, live happy!
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
BOOK-SELLER & STATIONER, No. 77, Thames Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee House, is continually receiving additions to his Book Store, and as he binds all his books, his customers may depend on strong binding—now on hand.
MORSE'S Gazetteer, 2 volumes, New and improved edit. Letter Writer, Improved edition of Perry's Dictionary, upwards of a thousand more words than any former edition. All of Lindley Murray's very valuable works, Church Prayer Book, elegant and plain, Watt's Psalter and Hymns, do. do. Adam's Latin Grammar, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, 2 vols. Walsh's Mercantile Arithmetic, Daboll's, Rood's, do. Farmer's Almanack for 1806, A Variety of Elegant Books for Children, with engravings. A great variety of SCHOOL BOOKS, wholesale and retail, very cheap.
STATIONERY, of all kinds, Black and gilt edged Letter, Billet, and common Paper, per Ream or Quire. Excellent Drawing Paper, 8 cents sheet. Imperial, Super, Royal, Medium and Demy Paper.
Quills best quality, from No. 6 to 16. Red and Black Ink in vials. Ink Powder, doz. or single. Slates, a great variety. Lead Pencils, Sealing-Wax, Wafers, Inkstands, Memorandum Pocket Books, &c. &c.
ACCOUNT BOOKS, of all sizes, good paper, well bound, and cheap. BOOK-BINDING, In all its branches done with elegance, durability and dispatch. Specimens may be seen at the Bindery, No. 77, Thames-Street. if Newport, March 19. 1806.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE, This Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Pack's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and bordering, of the newest and most elegant patterns 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 1, 1804. 83.
Wholesale & Retail at Wilder's Book-Store, No. 104—Thames Street.
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, the most valuable and extensive assortment of BOOKS and STATIONERY ever offered in this State; and at prices much less than can be bought elsewhere. Their collection of books is in all Arts and Sciences, Bibles—Their assortment will be found from the smallest pocket size to the largest folio, of 37 different editions, at prices from 10 to 30 per cent. less than others sell.—Every new publication of merit, will be for sale at their store as soon as from the press.—Next week will be opened a further collection, of several hundred volumes of the most valuable books. Circulating Library. They will circulate any book in their store, upon the following terms, from which they will not vary—viz.
The whole set to be taken at once, and the value thereof deposited; from which value, 6 per cent. per week will be retained for the use of the books—it always being at the election of the person taking the books to keep or return them. If they are materially damaged they will not be taken back in any case. These terms may not appear so accommodating, but the public may be assured that no other plan can be adopted to keep a valuable collection of books for circulation without loss to the Librarian. G. WANTON, & Co. Newport, March 12th.
NEW BOARDING HOUSE.
THOMAS EARNSHET,
HAVING removed from No. 18, Market Square, to No. 15, Mill Street, the house lately occupied by Mr. Peleg Kaighn, where he continues to take Boarders as usual; the house is commodious and pleasantly situated; those Gentlemen who will please to favour him with their custom, shall be well accommodated, receive good treatment, the terms reasonable, and will receive the thanks of the subscriber. Newport, April 30th. 1806.
New Hat Warehouse.
BUFFUM, RATHEUN & BUFFUM,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have established an extensive HAT FACTORY, in the country, from which their Wholesale & retail HAT WAREHOUSE No. 12, CHEAPSIDE Providence, will be constantly supplied with Beaver, Castor, Plated, and Wool hats, of every description they will also constantly keep a complete assortment of English Hats, Ladies Beaver Jockey, Chip Hats, Cat Cats and Baud Boxes, a large assortment of hat Trimmings, Dyehuffs, Gue, Bow-ties, &c. &c. The above goods will be sold by wholesale or retail, for Cash or approved credit, as low as can be purchased in New-York or Boston. Gentlemen and Ladies, Country merchants and Hatters, and every class of Citizens are invited to call and see for themselves as it is presumed they can here suit their taste, and get the worth of their money. Hats Dressed in the neatest manner, those bought at this store will be dressed gratis. Cash given for FURS. Providence, 4th mo. 30th. 1806. 37.
Hard Ware Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand Lines, Fishing Lines, Bed Cords, and Clothes Lines. Also. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, Consisting of Negro Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, and cut Tobacco; Macabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufacturer's prices. Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20. 1804.
TO BE SOLD,
By SHEFFIELD ATWOOD,
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 old quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mess 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.
Charles Coggeshall, & Co.
Have removed from 143 to 127 Thames Street opposite John F. Townsend & Co. They turn their thanks for the liberal patronage they have already received. They have now on hand, for Sale, the following assortment of Boots, Shoes, &c. directly from Boston—Among which are, LADIES Kid, square toes, of the latest fashion. Do. Morocco, Slippers, square toes. Do. Do. with heels and square toes. Misses of all kinds. Men, lined and bound, fine. Do. common and coarse. Boys, lined and bound, and coarse. Children, of all kinds. ALSO, An assortment of Roxbury Boot Legs, and Robert Boot Tops. Likewise—A variety of TRUNKS as usual. Newport, April 30, 1806.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Venetian,—and Loui SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
FOR SALE
CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S
House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.
NOTICE.
MANIFESTS—Consignee's Entries—and Bills of Sale for Registered and Enrolled Vessels, as required at the Custom-House—made out at the Office of JOSIAH C. SHAW, No. 153, Thames-Street. Newport, May 29. 1806.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET,
And possession given immediately, a large two story DWELLING-HOUSE and Lot of LAND, SITUATED in Wickford, in North-Kingstown, on the Main-Street.—Said House is well finished and in a good stand for business.—For terms apply to CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN, Living on the premises. April 8th. 1806.
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 Mumford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where he has 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.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of Capt. Thomas Cole, late of North-Kingstown, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who are duly authorized to settle the same. HUTCHINSON COLE, GEORGE W. COLE, } Administrators. North-Kingstown, March 13, 1806.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership of Roberts & Spooner, will dissolve by mutual consent, on the 20th instant. Every person indebted to said firm, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against them, to present the same for adjustment. The business, after the 20th, will be carried on by Mr. Roberts, who will constantly keep on hand, a general assortment of GROCERIES, by whole sale and retail. WILLIAM ROBERTS, JOHN SPOONER. Newport, May 7, 1806.
Dissolution of Partnership.
The Public are hereby informed, THAT the Partnership under the firm of RHODES AND HAMMOND, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and the business of said Firm will be settled by JAMES HAMMOND, at the store lately occupied by said Rhodes and Hammond. CHRISTOPHER RHODES, JAMES HAMMOND. Newport, May 18, 1806.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS,
BEING appointed commissioners by the Court of Probate, of the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors, to the Estate of the Widow ELIZABETH POTTER, late of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; give notice to all persons that have demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof; being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No Accounts allowed unless properly attested to. PELEG BROWN, WILLIAM C. CLARK, } Commissioners. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN CONGDON, Adm'r. South-Kingstown, March 10th, 1806.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS,
BEING appointed commissioners by the honorable Court of Probate, for the Town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of EUNICE PHILLIPS, single woman, 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 Twelve months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court. GEORGE THOMAS, DANIEL E. UPDIKE, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to DANIEL WALL, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS,
BEING by the Court of Probate of the town of Portsmouth, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of ISAAC J. EATON, late of Portsmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice to all persons who have any demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective Dwellings, within Six Months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No accounts allowed, unless properly attested to. WILLIAM BRIGHTMAN, } Commissioners. JOE LAWTON, } ALL persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT LAWTON, Adm'r. Portsmouth, April 21st. 1806.