The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1801-02-11 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 111. ]
WEDNESDAY, February 11, 1801.
[ Vol. III. ]
REMOVAL.
Samuel S. Blodget
ACQUAINTS his friends and the public, that he has taken the store and purchased the STOCK IN TRADE of Amos M. ATWELL, Esq. directly opposite the house of Mr. John Rogers, where he solicits the patronage of his former customers and others, and offers for sale a complete assortment of GROCERIES. Those who will favour him with their custom may depend on the utmost punctuality and dispatch, and every favour with gratitude acknowledged.
February 4.
CONSIGNMENT.
FOR SALE, BY ELISHA DYER,
EIGHT casks Malaga Wine 3 pipes Brandy 10 casks Raisins, and Gurrahs, in excellent order, and of a superior quality. Terms and credit liberal.
February 4.
To be Sold,
For cash or notes payable at the Bank in Newport (R. I.) with approved endorser. AN excellent Lot of Land, belonging to Dr. WILLIAM HANDY, now rented for 80 dollars per annum, situated on the hill in the town of Newport, containing about eight acres, which for fertility of soil and beauty of prospect (especially of the sea) is equal if not superior to any on the island. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next. Said land may be laid out into ten house-lots, sixty feet front and seventy-seven feet rear.
ALSO,
A neat and well finished House on Eaton's Point (so called) and nearly opposite the house lately the property of JOSEPH WANTON, Esq. deceased. Said house is in complete repair, and newly painted, now in the occupation of Mrs. GRATTAN. Possession will be given on the 12th of May next. Good titles will be given the above. Apply to
ROSEWELL SALTONSTALL, Attorney to said Handy. New-London. (Con.) January 30. (3m.)
Take Notice.
IF the person that took the money out of the subscriber's Pocket-Book, will convey three hundred dollars to the subscriber, through the Post-Office, or any other way, so that it will come safe to hand, may retain the remainder, and no questions asked, or any further enquiry made.
SAMUEL ALLEN.
February 4.
Jason Angell, jun
INFORMS the inhabitants of Smithfield, and the adjacent towns, that he proposes to practise Phyic, Surgery, and Midwifery, in their various branches; those who wish to employ him may call at the late dwelling-house of Dr. ICHABOD COMSTOCK, deceased.
Smithfield, January 28.
A Stray Horse.
STRAYED on Wednesday last from the subscribers a black HORSE, with a white star in his forehead, a natural trotter. Whoever has taken up the same, and will return him to us, shall be handsomely rewarded.
B. and S. CARLILE.
January 28.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of DANIEL HOWARD, of West-Greenwich, in the county of Kent, gentleman, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of CUSHING BROWN, of Providence, in the county of Providence, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of ABIAL TRIPP, of Providence, in the county of Providence, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of OLIVER SAUNDERS, of Gloucester, in the county of Providence, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
FOR SALE, BY
James and William D'Wolf, At their Store in BRISTOL, R. I.
SUPERFINE Letter-Paper. Writing do. Bordeaux Wine, of an excellent quality Florence Oil, per cask, in flasks and bottles Marble Soap, per box a Boxes of Medicine Brimstone Coffee Black Pepper Sugar Italian Silks, plain and striped Ribbons Silk Stockings Sewing Silk Cambric Ladies long and short white Kid Gloves.
N. B. The above goods are all genuine of their kind, just imported from Batavia and Leghorn, and will be sold on very moderate terms for cash, or on a reasonable credit.
Bristol, January 13. (ep3m.)
Valuable Real Estates FOR SALE.
For sale, at Public Auction, on the 18th day of February next, at Two o'clock,
A NUMBER of Real Estates, situated in the centre and most advantageous parts of the town of Providence, viz.
That elegant and well finished House, together with the Out-Buildings, with the Lot on which they stand, in George-street, —being seventy feet front, and about one hundred and thirty feet back, lately the property of Capt. EDWARD DEXTER.
Also, A commodious and well finished three story House, with the Barn and a pair of Hay-Scales at India-Point, built by the late Mr. EDWARD DICKENS.
Also, A convenient and well finished two story House, situated on the west side of the river, formerly owned by Captain Jos. COOKE, inferior to none in point of situation on that side of the river.
Also, Seventy House-Lots, forty feet by one hundred, being in the westerly part of the town of Providence, not far from the late Col. HOYLE's, partly on the Cranston road, and partly on two new streets or gangways, in a very agreeable and growing part of the town.
Also, A Lot of excellent Wood-Land, containing about one hundred and thirteen acres, lying in the town of Gloucester, about seventeen miles from Providence.
All the above Estates will be sold to the highest bidders, on twelve months credit, notes payable at the Bank, with approved endorser.
HENRY SMITH.
Providence, January 21, 1801.
The following extraordinary article is copied from the VERMONT JOURNAL.
MR. SPOONER, IN the years '96 and '97 were found, among the relicks of antiquity (supposed to be the bones of Indians) two glasses, about four inches long and three broad, the appearance of which is between that of window and sung-glass. The former was owned by Mr. Wilkerson; but a man borrowing it for a certain time, left bonds of five hundred pounds for security, and has not since returned. The latter is owned by — Fitch. Both these are respectable citizens, living in Scipio, county of Cayuga, and State of New-York, which lies on the east bank of Cayuga Lake. I have been living in Scipio this last summer, where I learnt the story, and then the authenticity of it. The former glass I never saw, the latter I have seen often. The use of these glasses is to behold any object which the mind desires! This glass is held close to the face—the face is covered so as to appear dark—then after an interval of three or four minutes, all appears light! Now it is that whatever the person wishes to see, is immediately presented to his face!—Kingdoms, cities, persons, and whatever else you wish, though at ever so great a distance, are immediately viewed and particularized! Human wisdom is here of little use!—There are as yet but two persons that can thus see in these glasses; these are both females; one a woman living in Romale, about 14 miles from Scipio, off the west bank of the Lake. The other is a girl of about 13 years of age, daughter of Mr. Wilkerson, the gentleman who owned the former glass. Had I time, I could mention circumstances which (if believed) would be convincing demonstrations to all mankind. But I will see how what I have already said will be treated, before I add any thing further. I will notwithstanding add, that when I first heard the story I disbelieved it as a thing impossible—but now I have not one doubt remaining; and I wish those who have, would enquire of the people that are acquainted in that town, till they, with me, believe this amazing truth.
ELISHA SMITH, Philom.
Royalton, December 10th, 1800.
From the WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
NEWS FROM THE RACES.
THE PUBLIC RACES, for the present season, have interested the gentlemen of the turf in all parts of the country. Several inferior races have taken place as introductory to the grand race for the two pieces of national plate.
There have been three seasons before the present, since the famous races were established. They occur, like the Olympic games, but once in four years.
Upon the unanimous solicitation of the friends to the credit of the institution, the MOUNT-VERNON, for the two first seasons, appeared in the lists. He distanced all competition; and moved alone over the course, amidst the applause of all who witnessed the dignity and grace of his movements.
Four coursers, owned by two companies of gentlemen, were started the present season.
The BAY-YANKEE, who took the principal plate the last season, was to be supported by a courser of excellent bottom called the COTESWORTH; who had shared the diplomatic plate, with the RICHMOND JOHN, in a celebrated race against the DIRECTORY, a very vicious horse belonging to some French Jockies.
The Bay-Yankey and the Cotesworth were owned by a company of gentlemen who are known, in the language of the turf, by the name of FEDERALISTS. The cognizance of these gentlemen is an emblem, of the sun, made of the purest metal.
The MONTICELLO and the YORK were started against them; and were owned by a company of gentlemen who have lately assumed, on the turf, the name of LUNATICS. It is supposed that this name was assumed on account of the weakness of their sight, and their predilection for the light of the moon. As emblematic of this, their cognizance is a crescent made of brass.
The vast extent of the course, the magnitude of the stakes, the length of time employed in preparations, and the divisions of opinion since the MOUNT-VERNON retired from the lists, have all co-operated to excite an unusual interest in the event of the present races.
It was understood that the Cotesworth should not come out before the Bay-Yankey; as both were owned by the same company of gentlemen.
From the point of starting, as they stretched along the Eastern and Northern parts of the course, it was all in favour of the Bay-
Yankey and Cotesworth. Report says, that the Cotesworth failed in a single step, by the misconduct of some of the managers, in crowding him aside, for a moment, by forcing into the course the HONEST JOHN, who was highly valued by the gentlemen of the Sun, but not intended to be run by them the present season.
With this single exception, the Bay-Yankey and Cotesworth swept the course, head-and-head, until they reached the western and southern sections. Here they began to be pressed by the Monticello and the York.
The trying part of the course was in the southern section. In the South-Carolina quarter of this section, neither of the four appeared, at first, to be a-head of the other. The principal managers in that quarter had long admired the Cotesworth; and some of them, who were engaged to defend the Monticello, proposed that the Cotesworth might come out with the Monticello, if he would spring a-head of the Bay-Yankey. They called to the rider of the Cotesworth, and made the proposal; but he refused it absolutely, and declared, that he would lose all chance of taking the plate, sooner than be guilty of a dishonourable action.
There were some imported jockies, who made themselves very busy about the races. As they had no characters to lose, they threw large quantities of muddy water at the Bay-Yankey and the Cotesworth. This was done by means of an invention originally intended for a vast speaking-trumpet; but altered by the jockies into an engine for throwing preparations of mud. The construction was such that it could throw these preparations to a great distance, and might be charged with the stuff by persons out of sight. The jockies, in excuse for themselves, pretended, that they squirted mud for the preservation of the machinery. They said, that pure air would destroy it for a speaking-trumpet; but that mud would secure it from being damaged, and was the best thing in the world to make it work freely.
A great proportion of the managers, however, disclaimed this abusive conduct. And some of them observed, that they could not check the conduct of all the jockies, especially those who were imported; for there were persons of high rank on the turf, who zealously patronized them for being mud-squirters.
Besides the muddy water thrown at the Bay-Yankey and the Cotesworth, there were clandestinely scattered, on their side of the course, by the same jockies, a number of slippery stones, and crescents of brass fastened together in imitation of crowns.
The Monticello and the York, not having such obstacles to encounter, improved the advantage. They were now pushed to the utmost; and straining full stretch, came out a-head, by about a quarter of a neck.
At the end of this extensive heat, the Monticello and the York were exactly even—not the difference of an hair's breadth between the two. As their owners were not permitted, by the laws of the turf, to divide the public plate at pleasure, it is now determined that they must run, a second heat, against each other. The plate is therefore retained in the hands of the public stake-holders, until this new race is over.
Those who have had the Monticello for a long time in their keeping, are very anxious about him, at present. Some, who had fortunes, have staked them on his success; and the underlings, who had none, have expected to make their fortunes by him. But, from the bad management of his jockey, his wind has become questionable, and he is, besides, in danger of being foundered. If, therefore, he should fail for the present season, the Lunatics, whose hopes are still upon him, are very apprehensive that he will be absolutely cried down. They say, if he fails now, he fails forever.
Many gentlemen of the turf, who are good judges, have expressed their suspicions of the Monticello, from his having been in the hands of French jockies. The York is younger, and has more nerve than the Monticello; but the imported jockies are against the York. These jockies, if they could, would destroy the races forever, sooner than their Monticello should now be distanced.
All the respectable gentlemen of the turf, whether Federalists or Lunatics, are undoubtedly against this destruction of the races. It is, therefore to be hoped, that the imported jockies will be kept in check, and not be suffered to disturb the course.
Besides the national plate, bets to a large amount are depending on the race between the York and the Monticello. With those who bet on the York, the word is, strong and easy. With those who bet on the Monticello, it is now or never.
From History.
DIOGENES being asked, the biting of which beast was the most dangerous? answered, "If you mean wild beasts, 'tis the slanderer's—if tame ones, the flatterer's."

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, January 23.
MR. Rutledge made a report from the committee to whom was referred the letter from the commissioners respecting the provision of accommodations for the next supreme court of the United States to sit.
Referred to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Harper laid on the table several resolutions for completing the public buildings in the City of Washington, and for completing the furniture of the President's house. The purport of which was, that the buildings should be finished by a loan, for which the public lands in the city should be pledged: 100,000 dollars to be paid in yearly installments therefor, to be expended under the direction of four secretaries.
The House again resolved itself into a committee on the revival of the sedition bill. Mr. Macon, Mr. Nicholas, and Mr. Lyon, spoke in opposition, and Mr. Dennis and Mr. H. Lee in favour of it.
On the question being taken on the report, 48 members rose on each side, and it was carried by the vote of the chairman, Mr. Morris.
In the House it was taken by yeas and nays as follows:
Question. Shall the report of the committee be agreed to? Yeas 48. Nays 48.
The speaker carried the question in the affirmative, and a bill was ordered to be brought in by the committee.
Monday, January 26.
INTERCOURSE WITH FRANCE.
A resolution passed, 44 to 43, referring to a committee the expediency of continuing the law prohibiting intercourse with France, which expires on the 3d day of March next.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
On Friday last the Senate proceeded to consider the form of ratification of the treaty reported by a select committee, which was substantially that the treaty be ratified with the exception of the 2d and 3d articles, and with the addition of two new articles, one declaring that the treaty should not be construed in any of its provisions to affect any pre-existing treaties formed with other nations, and the other limiting its duration to eight years.
A division of the distinct questions contained in the form of ratification was called for, when the following questions were taken.
1st. Shall the 2d Article of the treaty be excepted? Two thirds of the members not concurring, the question was lost, and of consequence the 2d article was not excepted. 2d. Shall the 3d article of the treaty be excepted? Two thirds of the members not concurring, the question was lost, and of consequence the 3d article was not excepted. 3d. Shall the article declaring that this treaty shall not affect any pre-existing treaties be agreed to? Two thirds of the members not concurring, the question was lost, and of consequence the new article was not agreed to. 4. Shall the article, limiting the treaty to eight years be agreed to?
This question was agreed to by nearly an unanimous vote. The first three members of the form of ratification being virtually disagreed to, the ratification remained unconditional, except as to the limitation of the treaty to eight years.
On agreeing to this form of ratification, there were 16 yeas—14 nays.
The ratification was therefore lost, there not being two thirds of the members in favour of it.—The yeas and nays were as follows:
Yeas.—Messrs. Langdon, Livermore, T. Foster, Green, Paine, Chipman, Armstrong, S. T. Mason, Nicholas, Bloodworth, Franklin, Marshall, Brown, Baldwin, Cocke, and Anderson—16.
Nays.—Messrs. J. Mason, D. Foster, Tracy, Hillhouse, Morris, Dayton, Schurman, Bingham, Ross, Latimer, Wells, Hindman, Howard, Read—14.
[We are happy in observing in the above list, that the Senators of Massachusetts and Connecticut continued steadfast in the cause of virtue and federalism; and disdain to crouch to the Gallic tyger. Their votes prove they still deserve well of their countrymen; and their firmness and patriotism will remain imprinted on their hearts; when the temporising expedients of time-serving politicians will only be shielded from public scorn by pity.]
Tuesday, January 27.
A bill regulating the grants of lands to the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, was read a third time and passed.
The House resolved itself into a committee on the report of the committee of ways and means, on a resolution submitted by Mr. Cooper to repeal the act for assessing houses and lands, &c.
Mr. Griswold vindicated the report—he contended for the necessity of continuing the tax, for although there was a surplus of revenue in the present year, it would not be so in the year 1802. He entered into a view of the state of the finances for the present year as an average—in the year 1802 an installment of the Dutch debt will become due.
A debate, which concluded the day, succeeded, and at length the committee rose: the report was moved to be recommitted—
this was negatived. Motion was then made to refer the resolution of Mr. Harper to the committee of ways and means, which was that the committee should be instructed to consider of the propriety of repealing so much of the same as relates to the surveyors of the revenue. This was at length carried.
Wednesday, January 28.
The report of the committee on the accounts of the Treasury Department was read. The committee, after a lengthy examination of the progress of the accounts and of all the official conduct of the late Secretary, reported that the accounts and duties had been superintended with fidelity and ability, and that the accounts were plain and in good order.
Mr. Otis proposed a resolution that the committee of commerce and manufacturers be requested to consider whether any alterations are necessary to be made in the estimate of the foregoing coins, current in the United States. The deficiency of their weight he mentioned as the reason for this motion. It was agreed to.
Mr. Harper, from the committee appointed thereon, reported a bill to amend and continue in force an act for making an uniform system of bankruptcy. It was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House that they had considered the bill for the relief of Solomon Balfu, and the bill for erecting a light-house on Martha's Vineyard, and resolved that the same do not pass.
Late India News.
From Calcutta Papers received at New-York.
CALCUTTA, Sept. 13.
THE Cuvera arrived at Madras on the 3d of Aug. at which period official accounts were reported, but we trust without foundation, to have been received at Negore, stating that the French privateer Malartic, Captain Duten, was at anchor in those roads on the 28th ult. and had taken the annual ship from Tellicherry, very richly laden, manned, and sent her to the Isle of France.
Duten had threatened to burn all the coasting vessels, then at anchor in the roads, on pretext of their sailing with irregular commissions; and was deterred from his purpose, only through the remonstrance of the resident; the result, however, of this correspondence had not reached Madras when the Cuvera left Madras.
It is reported, that Doanjee Waug was on the 1st of August between Kannapere and Kittoe, and that the Hon. Col. Wellesley was about the same time near Doodwar.
The latter had been joined by the remains of the Maratta force lately at Hulliaul, where Colonel Sir William Clarke was on the 2d of August.
On that day, the Honourable Colonel Wellesley, was in the vicinity of Soondutty and Purrusgur, near the Malpura; he had been joined by the remains of the Maratta force lately at Hulliaul, and by the detachment under Lieut. Col. Bowser, from Nizam Ally Khan's country; he had taken Ranny Bedmore, Shanoor, Gudduck, Luckmefeer, Dummul, and every other place he had attacked.
July 5.
A few days since a large gang of Decoits was apprehended in the Burdwan district, and sent under a guard to the presidency. The depredations committed in the neighbouring districts have long been loudly complained of; such exertions are however now making to preserve to the peaceable and industrious the fruits of their labour, that it is inferable every cause of complaint will in a short time be removed.
The Hindoo Volunteers now on their march to Midnapore, rushed into the temple of Joggernaut with such religious phrensy, that several people were thrown down and trodden to death on the 22d instant.
It is inconceivable what a crowd of Hindoos were assembled at, and near the temple, to celebrate the grand Hindoo festival of the Rutt Jauttra.
Extract of a letter, dated Madras, August 11.
"The Arrogant has just come in with L'Uni, French privateer, of 32 guns, 220 men on board, originally she had 300. She captured a privateer out from the Cape, and the Helena, of Bombay, bound for China, two hours after she had failed from our Roads; the Friendship is re-taken, and expected every hour."
July 7.
WEYPORE. We stated some weeks ago some particulars relative to the action which took place between the Rajah and the Marattas, but the following is a more circumstantial account of that event;
The Rajah commanded his army in person, consisting of 18 battalions, 1000 Rohillas, 2000 Nanges, upwards of 1500 cavalry and 56 guns, and when drawn up in order of battle extended upwards of a coss, greatly outflanking the Maratta army commanded by Luckwadada, which consisted of the 9th brigade commanded by Major Polham, the brigade of the Chevalier Duderneig, two battalions of Luckwadada, and one battalion of the Cotah Rajah.
These corps are represented not to have exceeded half the enemy's number, which are said to have amounted to 65000 men. Luckwadada advanced towards the enemy on the 15th, but night coming on he waited the return of morning. Early on
the morning of the 16th, on the enemy perceiving Luckwadada in motion, he commenced a heavy cannonade. Major Polham on this ordered the 2d brigade to advance with great guns, but to reserve their fire till they were close up to the enemy.—These orders being punctiliously obeyed, the artillery did great execution. This brigade however, it seems, was in great danger; being ill supported, and pressed by 8 times their numbers. A judicious movement of Major Polham, by forming into a square his six battalions, of which the Brigade consisted, prevented the enemy's cavalry from surrounding them, which was attempted without success, and the Brigade by an incessant and well directed fire of the artillery finally succeeded in coming to close action with the enemy, of whom great numbers immediately gave way; the main body however kept their ground for an hour and an half longer, during which the action is said to have been very severe on both sides. The enemy at last fled in all directions, leaving their Camp standing, and all their guns and baggage, as a reward for the bravery and constancy of Major Polham's Brigade, to whom chiefly the glory of the day appears to be due. —The guns taken were 14, 12, 8 and 6 pounders.—The enemy had taken two guns from the Brigade of Duderneig, which Major Polham also recovered and restored to the Chevalier. The Rajah fled in the greatest consternation, and did not halt till he reached Jeypoor, a distance of 30 coss, 24 hours after the action. His loss in men was so great that no correct estimation of it had been made when our letters were written: that of Luckwadada was comparatively trifling, and Major Polham's brigade was agreeably surprised at finding they had come off with the loss of not above 75 killed and wounded, while that of Duderneig amounted to 70 killed, and 250 wounded.
Domestic Intelligence.
SAVANNAH, January 16.
On Sunday evening last, at about 7 o'clock, a fire broke out at Augusta, in the boarding-house of Mrs. Barden, supposed from carelessness of servants, which it entirely consumed, together with the stores of Mr. Charles Carter, Mr. John Carmichael, Mr. Francis Metcalfe, Mr. Odamus Allen, and two stores and a dwelling-house of Mr. John Fox. The loss sustained by the unfortunate sufferers is said to be very considerable, but in the present confusion no possible calculation can be made.
RICHMOND, January 17.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Mr. Edmund Harrison reported from the committee, to whom was referred the Governor's letter on the subject of the late conspiracy of slaves, and a petition of sundry citizens of this Commonwealth, complaining of various grievances arising from the law for freeing negroes, and praying a repeal thereof; that the committee had, according to order, had the same under their consideration, and agreed upon the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the executive be requested to distribute arms to the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Peterburgh, Manchester, Richmond, Frederickburg and Alexandria, under such regulations and restraints as will insure the safe keeping of said arms. 2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that a law ought to pass, authorising magistrates to call out patrols, and subjecting the military in certain cases to orders of the civil authority. 3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that a law ought to pass, to prevent free negroes or mulattoes from residing within the limits of the towns of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Peterburgh, Manchester, Richmond, Frederickburg, or Alexandria, unless authorised by the court of the town, or by the county court in which such town may be, where the town itself has no court, nor shall any free negro or mulatto reside nearer than one mile from the said towns, unless authorised by the court of the county in which such negro or mulatto resides. 4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the Governor be requested to correspond with the President of the United States, on the subject of purchasing lands without the limits of this State, whither persons obnoxious to the laws, or dangerous to the peace of society, may be removed. 5. Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that a law ought to pass, authorising the raising of men, to be stationed in Richmond.
6. Resolved, that it is opinion of this committee, that a law ought to pass, empowering the Governor to purchase and set free, in behalf of the Commonwealth, Pharoah, a slave, the property of Philip Sheppard, and Tom, a slave, the property of Elizabeth Sheppard, and that the said Pharoah and Tom be allowed a pension of dollars each per annum.
7. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that a law ought to pass, authorising the executive to transport certain slaves now under sentence of death, for conspiracy, to be sold for the benefit of this Commonwealth.
The 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 6th, and 7th resolutions being twice read, were, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the House.
The 5th resolution being twice read, a motion was made to amend the same, by adding at the end thereof the following words: "in addition to the present guard, and artificers, at the Point of Fork, who, with the arms and ammunition there, shall be removed to the city of Richmond."
And the question being put thereupon, it passed in the affirmative.
And the question being put on the resolution as amended,—it passed in the affirmative.
Ordered, That a bill or bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 2d, 3d, 5th, 6th and 7th resolutions, and that the committee who reported the resolutions do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, that the clerk do carry the 4th resolution to the Senate, for their concurrence.
PHILADELPHIA, January 30.
Extract of a letter, dated Port-Republican, 25th December, 1800, from a gentleman there, to his friend in this city.
"Yesterday General Toussaint arrived in town, and ordered the duties to be taken off, and gave orders to the officers of the customs that the operation of the decree should be suspended till the 22d of September next; —but, strange inconsistency, the evening he left this he counter-ordered what by wisdom was dictated in the morning, with this alteration, that the usual import duties are to remain till the 23d of September, when they are to be 20 per cent."
January 31.
Yesterday arrived, and fired a salute, the ship Eclipse, Captain Jones, from Calcutta. Sailed from the Sand Heads in company with the ship Rebecca, Pitt, of and for Baltimore, and brig Lydia (late Russell) of and for N. York. On the 12th of Oct. off the Sand Heads, spoke the Nonfuch, British frigate, Capt. Canning, who informed, that the Hon. Company's ship Kent had been taken on the 7th of Oct. by the French corvette La Constance, Capt. Surcouff, of 20 guns and 220 men, after an action of two hours, in which the captain and 11 men were killed, and 44 wounded, and that the privateer at length succeeded by boarding, that the prisoners stated the privateer had captured seven sail from Bengal, and an American Indiaman bound in, name unknown, and that he (Captain Canning) was cruising for the privateer. On the 15th of October again spoke the Nonfuch. Capt. Canning said that the day before he boarded a vessel from Puli-Penang, and was informed that Batavia surrendered on the twelfth of September, to five British frigates, and a 50 gun ship, and the 12th regiment of foot. On the 23d of Oct. the frigate Nonfuch in company, discovered a sail in sight, gave chase—continued it the next day, and discovered the chase to be an enemy—two British frigates more in sight, the chase was continued, and the frigate gained upon the privateer—proved to be the Constance, and was hailed by the Nonfuch, and informed that Capt. Surcouff had thrown all his guns overboard. Capt. Jones, of the Eclipse, now parted from the frigates, but supposes the privateer to have been captured. The Rebecca and Lydia were parted with the 12th of Oct. off the Sand Heads.
Arrived at Table Bay, October 12, the ship Eliza, Langdon, from Hamburg, of Salem, for Calcutta.
Arrived at Seaman's Bay, October 13, the ship Hope, Donnison, from Rhode-Island, for Batavia.
Left at Table Bay, December 2d, the brig Alert, from Madras, for Salem.
Left at Cape Good Hope, brig Sally, of Salem, from Madras, for Baltimore.
Off Table Bay, on the 4th of December, spoke the ship Florence, Baldwin, 115 days from Boston.
Ships Indus, Chapman, of and from Boston, and Castor and Pollux, of and from Baltimore, were in Calcutta river, bound up.
NEW-YORK, January 31.
On the trial of the persons who were convicted a few weeks ago, for altering the denomination of the Notes of the Manhattan Company, it became known, that some of the substance employed by them in destroying the ink, was in the custody of the Justices of the Police. The Attorney-General, in a conversation with the Professor of Chemistry, promised to send him some of it for examination; and since the passing of sentence upon the offenders, Mr. Remsen, the Cashier of the Manhattan Company, has put some of it into Dr. Mitchell's hands. A liquid made from the material, is found to efface the characters of printer's ink, without damaging the paper, in a short time. The composition and nature of this singular agent have been detected, and will lead to a composition of ink for printing, which will be proof against it. The destruction of writing ink by oxygenated muriatic acid is well known; but the decomposition of printer's ink is by a different process, and upon a different principle.
SALEM, February 3.
LATEST FROM INDIA.
Capt. Ropes was at Madras on the 3d of August, previously to which, the expedition under Adm. al Rainer, said to have been designed against Manila or Batavia, had been countermanded, and the troops and stores had been re-landed from the transports, in consequence of very alarming disturbances in the Mysore Country, where an enterprising officer, formerly in the service of Tippoo Sultan, had collected an army, consisting of 30,000 men, and had surprised a fort, which the English held in that country, and had destroyed every soul in the fort, supposed to be 1000 men.
Capt. Ropes arrived at the Cape of Good Hope in company with the British Packet Apollo, and the captain of the Packet informed him, that he left Madras on the 11th of September, and that the officer in the Mysore Country had had three engagements with the English army, in all of which the English had been successful. But that the officer of the late Tippoo still continued to

eruit his forces, and was considered as a very formidable enemy.
The disturbances between the English and the Caffres at the Cape of Good Hope still continue. 1500 English troops were sent against the Caffres in the back country, when Capt. Ropes left the Cape.
The villainous proceedings at Jamaica prove the necessity of either increasing our navy, or annihilating our commerce.
BOSTON, February 9.
Extract of a letter from on board the United States frigate Constitution, off Cape-Francois, January 2.
We arrived here December 29th. Our passage was lengthened by running to the eastward as far as long. 57. We parted with the Beverly Schooner, which we had under convoy, the 3d day after we failed. December 17, we lost William Gray, an Englishman, overboard, the best efforts to save him were ineffectual. We just heard that the Trumbull has had an engagement with a privateer of equal force. The latter escaped. We hear, also, that the Schooner Experiment, of 12 guns, has had a smart action with a privateer of 16; the latter finally running away with damage. The Scammel was in a severe gale on the coast in coming out—cut away her anchors, and threw two guns overboard. We fear the Inturgent and Pickering suffered in the gale. The former was spoken in lat. 32. There are now on the St. Domingo station the Constitution, Congress, Adams, Trumbull, Augusta, Richmond, and Trumbull.
INFORMATION TO MERCHANTS.
By a late instruction from the Treasury Department, no drawback can hereafter be allowed upon any merchandise, excepting where the duties upon each part or parcel thereof, imported by one person or copartnership, in one vessel, and at one time, shall amount to fifty dollars.
B. LINCOLN, Collector.
It appears in Congress, by Mr. Davie, of R. upon the character of Winthrop Sargent, Esq. has drawn forth a letter from that officer, in vindication of his conduct, addressed to the Secretary of State; in which he promises to afford the fullest conviction that himself and the judges have been most barbarously abused and vilified; and defies the most insidious as well as the most active malice to establish the charges made by Mr. Davie. He thus, in a few words, states his public services before he was appointed Governor of the Mississippi Territory:—
“A soldier of the revolutionary war, I retired not from the field till the close thereof; and it may be remembered by some of my veteran comrades in those days of peril, and who have witnessed the whelming calumny so unjustly attached to my humble name, that bread and fame were our sole reward.
“In civil life, of the ten years that the government of the North Western Territory had been established, 'ere I was commanded to this country, the arduous and complicated duties and expenses of both officers, were mine to discharge, and without further public provision than the small stipend allowed the Secretary.”
February 10.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Letters received in Boston, on Saturday last, from the seat of government, agree in opinion, that the “New French Treaty” will not be ratified by the Senate of the United States, unless the democratic members of that branch of the national legislature, agree to the resolution of the committee for modifying the 2d and 3d articles; a further discussion of the business was to have been had on Monday last. By these letters we are also informed, that the federal Representatives are almost unanimously of opinion, that they are called upon, by a sense of duty to their country, to bestow their votes on Mr. Burr, in preference to Mr. Jefferson.
The Legislature of this State are occupied in discussing the various business now pending before them; on no important subject has there as yet resulted any decision.
AN INTERESTING FACT.
It appears by a report of the Secretary of the Treasury, that in the Direct Tax , against which so loud a hue-and-cry has been set up by all the southern Jacobins, N. New-England States had paid previous to the 30th of September, 1800, two hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred and thirty-three dollars.—Whereas all the States south of Pennsylvania (Mr. Jefferson's State) have not paid but twenty-six thousand four hundred and seventy-four dollars; and of this the republican Anticent Dominion has paid only 6493 dollars 42 cents.—Is not this “great ery, and but little wool?”
The Directors of the Banks in this town are intitled to public gratitude for their efficient, vigilant and effective proceedings in discovering, and bringing to justice, the gang of counterfeiters who so long have been a pest to the northern States.
A splendid dinner has been given to Oliver Wolcott, Esq. late Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, by the citizens of the Territory of Columbia, as a public testimony of their respect, esteem and approbation of his conduct. After Mr. Wolcott had retired, the following toast was drank:—“Oliver Wolcott, late Secretary of the Treasury—may his great services to the United States, his inestimable public and private virtues, ever be remembered by his grateful country.”
A memorial has been presented from the Legislature of Georgia, protesting against the establishment, by the United States, of the
government of the Mississippi Territory within the limits of the said State.
Arrived at the Vineyard, Schooner Success, Thomas, from St. Thomas, 22 days. Sailed under convoy of the United States ship Merrimack, in co. with Schooner Neptune, of Plymouth, a Salem ship, and several others, which have arrived at the Vineyard, including the Merrimack. The French privateer L'Amor de la Patria, of 10 guns, prize to the United States Schooner Enterprize, also failed in co. for New-York. January 29, lat. 30, long. 73, fell in with the Fifthhawk, Stetson, from Scituate, for North-Carolina, in distress, 4 feet water in the hold, from which they were unable to free her—the captain and crew were taken on board the Success, and soon after she sunk.—Passenger in the Success, Mr. Crosby, who informs of the capture of the following vessels by the French, viz. the Favourite, Scobury, of Rhode-Island; 4 Brothers, Eastman, Newbury-Port; Almirante, Bartholomew, New-Haven; Schooner 2 Brothers, and ship Hope, of Boston; Nancy, Jones, Baltimore; and Sifters, Woodman, Philadelphia. The captains of these vessels were in Guadalupe gaol together, and were exchanged on the 1st of January.
The America, Walsh, from La Vera Cruz, for Newbury-Port, worth 200,000 dollars, has been sent into Jamaica.—The offices in Salem are 20,000 dollars on her.
From the WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
Extract from the TEMPEST, or SEA OF LIBERTY—a tragico-comedy.
Oatland—Ballance—Prospero, a magical Philosopher.
Pros. Had I the plantation of these States,—
Oat. You'd sow it with tobacco seed.
Ball. Or rice or beech nuts*.
Pros. And were I chief servant, what would I do?
Oat. Make servant of the rest for your plantation.
Pros. In the Commonwealth, I would by contraries
Execute all things: For no kind of traffic
Would I admit; no name of magistrate,
Yet all obedient to their servants!
Letters should not be known: Yet all skill'd
T'untie the knot of policy; riches,
Poverty, contract, and succession none:
All equal, all free: No oaths, no promises
To flich away the freedom of the will:
No laws, to force observance to the past
'Twixt Bishops and their charge: No ship
should tempt
The buffetings o' the main; and I would
chake
The conduits of all banks** no boring o' the
earth
For villainous salt petre, ** no metals,
No occupation, all men idle; all,
And women too; but innocent and pure;
No sovereignty—
Ball. And yet you would be President.
Oat. The latter end of your common-
wealth forgets
The beginning.
Pros. All things in common, Nature
should produce,
Without sweat or endeavour: Treason, fe-
lony,
Sword, pike, knife, gun, or need of any engine,
Would I not have; but nature should bring
forth,
Of its own kind, all foizon, all abundance
To feed my innocent people.
Ball. No marrying 'mong your subjects?
Oat. None, man; all idle;—and knaves.
Pros. I would with such 'perfection gov-
ern, Sir,
To excel the golden age.
Exeunt omnes.
* As Prospero has somewhere painted the pleasures of a savage life, this, probably alludes to the extension of forest, or hunting ground.
† Oatland is mistaken; for no person would suppose, that Prospero, who may be "chief servant," and who must feel himself indebted to the sovereign people (the negroes particularly) for his elevation, would ever think of making them servants and slaves.
‡ Those who make laws, administer them, and do such small articles of service.
§ The form of oaths, in the statute books, might be altered, by inserting, somewhere, twenty, or none. A relation of Prospero's, who lives the other side of the ferry, has given an explanation of promises, in which it appears, that the promise for must always determine, whether it will promote the general good to fulfil his promise.
¶ By the laws of Virginia a contract between a clergyman and his people is not valid; and real estates are not liable for debts. A snug way of living upon a plantation.
|| Passive commerce, or no commerce, it is thought, will make farmers and merchants grow rich—or poor. Prospero has a strange aversion to water; he would give, with Gonzalo, a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren ground—long heath, brown furze, any thing.
** The present Legislature of Virginia has followed the example of the antecedent Legislature, in refusing to extend the charter of the bank of Alexandria, which will expire in 1803. On all hands it is acknowledged that no bank institution has been more properly or carefully conducted; for not only the inhabitants of the town, but all the country people connected with it by trade, were extremely solicitous for the extension of the charter.
If any person should think that this was the policy of Prospero, I cannot say but he thinks justly.
†† The smell of powder is offensive to such persons as love peace, manufactures and philosophy.
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11.
THE TREATY RATIFIED.
By a gentleman who left New-York on Saturday last, we learn that the Senate of the United States have ratified the French treaty, with the exception of the second article.—Ayes 22, Nays 8.
The Hon. General Assembly of this State convene at East-Greenwich on Monday next.
Captain Joseph Wheldon, of the ship Delight, of New-Bedford, arrived at New-York on the 3d inst. from Hamburg, last from Cuxhaven, which he left on the 5th of December. Captain Wheldon informs, that a great number of Prussian troops had lately taken possession of Cuxhaven; and it was expected they would proceed to Hamburg in a few days.
Extract of a letter from an Officer on board the United States Schooner Enterprize, to his friend in this town, dated St. Kitts, January 2d, 1801.
“On the 6th of December, St. Bartholomews bearing west, distance one league, we fell in with a French privateer lugger of 12 guns and 150 men, which we engaged for 4 glasses within pistol shot. It being dark and close in with the rocks off the east end of St. Bartholomews, we had to bear off, and leave her, by not being acquainted with that Island. She arrived the next day at St. Martins; with 20 of her men killed and 30 wounded; and lost her mizen-mast, bowsprit and topmast. We was very fortunate, we lost no men, and only one wounded. On the 24th of December, we captured and brought into St. Kitts, the fast sailing Schooner privateer La Amour de Patrie, of 6 guns and 90 men. We are just weighing anchor for a cruise of 20 days, then we shall proceed for the United States as soon as possible.”
By the arrival at Philadelphia, of the Eclipse, Capt. Jones, in 95 days from Calcutta, intelligence is received of the capture of Batavia by the English. This important and valuable place will prove to the English nation a source of almost inexhaustible riches. “Go to Batavia,” was the language of the Dutch, when avarice pointed to the aggrandizement of wealth.”
In consequence of the representations made by the American Consul, to General Toussaint of St. Domingo, he has issued a second Decree fixing the duty on all imported article at ten per cent. only, instead of twenty, as lately stated.
“The reasons given why the Senate rejected the Bill for a Mausoleum to GEORGE WASHINGTON, are, that a Statue would be more honourable and appropriate. The federal majority in the Senate are united in the thing, but they disagree as to the mode of expressing their respect and admiration.”
A fire took place at Norwich on Saturday evening last; and burnt a Meeting-House and two buildings adjacent.
Massachusetts Treasury.
It appears by the report of the Treasurer of the State of Massachusetts, that the cash on hand, and debts due to the Commonwealth, on the 31st day of December, 1800, amounted to 2,044,476 dollars, 18 cents; and that there was then due from the Commonwealth 1,602,264 dollars, 41 cents—leaving a balance in favour of the Commonwealth of 322,711 dollars, 77 cents.—The cash on hand amounted to 119,726 dollars, 29 cents. The estimated expenses of the State Government for the year 1801, amount to 119,845 dollars, 45 cents.
New-York Treasury.
By the official report of the Treasurer of the State of New-York, it appears there were received into the Treasury in the year ending Jan. 8, 1801, 311,759 dollars, 96 cents; that there were on hand at the commencement of that year, 5,213 dollars, 79 cents, which added to the former sum, makes 316,973 dollars, 75 cents; that there were expended in said year 315,539 dollars, 52 cents—leaving a balance in favour of the State of 1,433 dollars, 23 cents.
IMPORTANT CANAL.
The State of Pennsylvania has appointed three Commissioners to attend the General Assembly of the State of Delaware, to obtain the permission of that State, upon proper principles, to have a canal cut between the bays of Delaware and Chesapeake; and these commissioners have proceeded on the business.
The united energies of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, appear now to be in operation to effect an object so long contemplated and wished for. The fund for the purpose to be raised in Pennsylvania is fixed at 500,000 dollars.
Extract of a letter from Josiah Blakeley, Esq. American Consul at St. Jago de Cuba, to the Collector of the port of New-York, dated the 24th of December.
“On account of an Earthquake which did much damage here in October, and a severe hurricane on the 2d of November, the duty on flour and all provisions, brought in vessels belonging to the United States, is reduced to 10 per cent. for 6 months from the 10th inst. which I pray you will make known to the merchants of the United States.”
The Hon. Stephen Van Rensselaer, Esq. has consented to stand a candidate for the governmental office of the State of New-York, at the ensuing election.
Henry Latimer, a Senator of the United States from Delaware, has signified his intention to resign his seat in the Senate on the 3d day of March next.
We learn, that Roger Griswold, Esq. has been nominated by the President of the United States Secretary at War.
The Senate of the United States have approved the nomination of John Marshall, Esq. to the office of Chief Justice of the United States.
An Alexandria paper of the 26th ult. says, that the Legislature of Virginia have passed an act extending the charter of the Bank of Alexandria till the 4th of March, 1811; at which period the charter of the Bank of the United States expires, and till which time the faith of the United States is pledged to incorporate no other bank.
Thursday last the United States ship Merrimack, Capt. Brown, arrived at Boston from a cruise, last from St. Kitts, via St. Barts and St. Thomas, whence she convoyed 42 sail for different ports of the United States.
From unquestionable authority we are authorized to say, that Judge Washington is writing the life of the Father of our country. Many particulars, hitherto unknown, will be disclosed, in this deeply interesting work, which will increase our admiration and love even of Washington. A considerable time must elapse, before it will be given to the public.
On Tuesday arrived the ship Columbia, Capt. Greenman, in 16 days from the Havana. She failed in company with the brig Union, Capt. Story, for Boston. The day they failed, the brig accidentally ran foul of the ship, when both received damage; the brig having carried away her bowsprit, put back to rest. On the 23d ult. Capt. Greenman spoke the Schooner Five Sifters, from Salem for New-Orleans.
Wednesday morning last Capt. William Earle, jun. a custom-house officer, went in a sail-boat for Warwick-Neck, with intention to go on board the ship Columbia, and was unfortunately drowned. Next morning the boat was found drifted into Greene's Cove. His body was extended over the gunwale, his head in the water, and one foot caught under a thought. It is supposed that in getting down the main sail he fell, and was so disabled that he could not rise. Capt. Earle was in the 43d year of his age, and has left a widow with 6 children. His remains were interred on Saturday last with Masonic honours.
From the New Hampshire Centinel.
GOVERNOR WALKER!!
Great arrangements are making by the democrats in and near Portsmouth, to secure the election of Judge Walker at the next choice. A meeting was held at Portsmouth a few days since, to devise “ways and means,” at which it was agreed to run him at all hazards, and to spare neither time nor money to accomplish their purpose. A new press, to diffuse light and liberty amongst the benighted citizens of the upper counties, who have so long been groping in darkness, is to be immediately in motion: “Men of property” have already “come forward,” and we are assured that the printer will not fail for want of stock, until March meeting. The aristocratic Gilman must now be contented to retire, and make room for that distinguished character which attracts the attention of the “sovereign people.” The Judge of the Common Pleas will make a Governor of very uncommon politics; and regenerated New Hampshire will soon receive the congratulations of her “sister Republics,” in the southern regions. The partisans of this gentleman are, it is said, already, in conformity to the character thus distinguished in holy writ, become gre t Walker's about in public places, seeking whom they may convert and devour.
Died,
In this town, Mr. Walter Nichols, late of Freetown, in the 51st year of his age.
At New-Bedford, on the 27th ult. Susanah Congdon, wife of Joseph Congdon, aged 67 years, after an illness of 24 hours.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against JONATHAN RUSSELL, of Providence, merchant, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on Saturday next, and on every Saturday previous to Friday the twentieth day of March next, and on the said twentieth day of March, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at Dr. JOHN WILLIAMS' house, in Providence, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first meeting to choose assignees, and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint.
PARIS J. TILLINGHAST, } Com's. JOSEPH JENCKES, } GEORGE R. BURRILL, } February 4, 1801.

Selected Poetry.
GOOD NATURED WIT.
ACCEPT, dear girl, an artless muse Who tunes to thee her lay; Nor thou the humble gift refuse, Which gratitude would pay.
Thanks, charming maid, for those gay hours You taught to dance along, While wit and fancy join'd their pow'rs Our pleasure to prolong.
While war breath'd tempest all around, 'Twas harmony within; No clashing harsh internal sound Re-echo'd its shrill din.
How oft when wit like thine we find, Keen Satire points the dart; Which poisons more, the more refin'd, And fester in the heart!
Trembling at distance we admire And dread its painful wound! Nor mirth, nor joy, its shafts inspire, But scatter terrors round!
Justly we say such wit is like The diamond's radiant rays; Which sparkle most in act to strike, And wound amidst the blaze.
But thine, like yonder potent sun, Which forms that gem refin'd, Enlightens, charms, and warms in one, Nor leaves a sting behind.
Still shall its pleasing influence cheer, While judgment bounds the line; While mild good-nature points its sphere, And shows it where to shine.
Then let it, sprightly Charlotte, blaze, In all its lustre bright, To gild the gloom of these sad days With innocent delight:
While gathering oft in circles gay Around the social fire, Thy wit shall charm our cares away, And life and joy inspire.
Sweet smiling peace shall guard the door, Within small friendship reign: Then let the hollow murmur roar, While we that peace maintain.
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N. B. Each bottle has a certificate signed by the proprietor, without which it cannot be genuine. It is sold in bottles with directions, —Price ONE DOLLAR. December 31.
Benjamin Hoppin and Son Have on hand, at their Auction and Commission Store,
 10 puncheons 4th proof best fla- voured Jamaica Rum.  8 pipes do. Geneva  3 hogheads Demerara Sugar  10 canisters Batavia do.  40 bags and 4 hogheads Batavia Coffee  10 do. do. Pepper  8 Russia Feather Beds  6 small bales clean South-Carolina Cotton, suitable for retailing  200 straws half pint Tumblers  Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas  30 boxes genuine Spanish Segars, &c. &c.  With a variety of English and India Goods, as usual, which they offer for sale on a liberal credit, for approved notes, payable at the Providence Bank, or cash. January 21.
For SALE, by
Harris and Rhodes,
 A FEW hogheads Tobacco  West-India and New-England Rum  Brandy and Gin  Hyson Souchong, and Bohea Tea  Coffee  Havannah White and Brown Sugar  Loaf Sugar  Beef and Pork in barrels  Cod Fish  Hoghead Shooks  20 hogheads of Molasses, cheap  1 cask Malaga Wine  January 14.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against SAMUEL CHILD, late of War- ren, merchant, and he being declared a Bank- rupt, is hereby requested to surrender him- self to us, the undersigned Commissioners, on the 10th day of January inst. and on the 9th day of February, and on the 2d day of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at the house of BENJAMIN COLE, im- holder in Warren, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first meet- ing to choose Assignees, and at the last meet- ing the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the allowance of his Certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint.
JOSHUA BICKNELL, ABRAHAM L. CLARKE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM CARR, Warren, January 7.
WHEREAS LYDIA, the wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my house clandestinely, taken with her a number of articles of household furniture, cru- elly deserted my infant children in my ab- sence, and still refuses to return and live with me: I hereby forbid all persons to trust her on my account, and declare that I will never pay any debt of her contracting. AHOLIAH BRANCH.
N. B. Any person wishing to take one or two Young Children to bring up, who are able to maintain themselves by their la- bour in a family, are requested to apply to AHOLIAH BRANCH. Rehoboth, January 20.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 18, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act to establish a General Stamp-Office,"
THAT a General Stamp-Office is now established at the seat of govern- ment, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty, which are de- mandable by law:—
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writ- ings following, to wit.
   D. C. M.     ANY certificate of naturalization, - - - - - 5   Any licence to practise, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, solicitor, attorney, advocate or proctor, in any court of the United States, - - - - - 10   Provided, That a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said offices, shall, so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States, (except for lands granted for military services) - - - - - 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (ex- cept for lands granted for military services) - - - - -   Any charter-party, bottomry or respondentia bond, - - - - - 2   Any receipt or discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, chil- dren or grand-children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hun- dred dollars, - - - - - 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of Any policy of insurance, or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 1   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - -   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular States, - - - - - 1 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation, or contract, made to or with the United States, or any State or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any State, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty) - - - - - 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 50   If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars, - - - - - 75   And if above one thousand dollars, - - - - -   Provided, That if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two-fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz. - - - - -   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, - - - - - 20   If above one thousand dollars, - - - - - 30   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, - - - - - 20   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set. - - - - -   Any note or bill of lading or writing, or receipt in nature thereof for goods or merchandise to be exported; - - - - -   If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, - - - - - 4   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, - - - - - 10   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading, with- out respect to the number contained in each set. - - - - -   Any notes issued by the banks now established, or that may be hereafter estab- lished within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the an- nual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, ac- cording to the following scale: - - - - -   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, - - - - - 6   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 50   On all notes above one hundred dollars, and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars, - - - - - 2   Any protest or other notarial act, - - - - - 25   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell war- rants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, - - - - - 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) - - - - - 50   Any certificate of a share in any insurance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank; - - - - -   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 10   If above one hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. - - - - -  
THAT the power of the Supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit. on the last day of February, 1801.
THAT, If any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the Supervisors of the Revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February, 1801, bring or send such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped, in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any uch vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
AND for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vel- lum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared, that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there pro- perly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury, at WASHINGTON, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. (L.S.)