Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-04-12 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN,
100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 1500 wt. Hart and Club Steel, 3500 Boxes white & brown Havana Sugars, 3000 Bushels Liverpool Salt, 30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 pr. straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars. 40 12 bottleempty Gin Cases, 100 Bbls. Superfine Flour. 120 Bbls of good Shipping Herring. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
Hemp & Flaxen Lines.
THE subscriber makes and keeps constantly for sale, at his house next to the Hay-Scales southerly, in Broad-Street, a general assortment of Lines, viz. Deep-sea Lines, Latchet, do. Log do. Coûdo, clothes do. Hand do.—Also, Bed Cords, White Rope, Seine Twine, and small Fishing Lines of all kinds, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms.
BENJAMIN TILLEY.
Cotton Lines of every description may also be had as above. Newport, April 5, 1804. 83
For Charleston, (S.C.)
THE ship An-geroma, ISAAC BURTON, will sail the 20th inst. wind and weather permitting.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf, or to BENJAMIN CHURCH. Newport, April 5th, 1804.
BOARDING HOUSE.
THE subscriber hereby informs the Public and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel E. Updike.—Where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy, to board, at One Dollar and Forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c.
He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeavors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingstown) April 2, 1804.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
AT Newport, Rhode-Island, on MONDAY the sixteenth day of April next, for the benefit of the Underwriters and all others concerned in the Cargo of the ship SEMIRAMIS, Jacob Smith master, all the Cargo saved from said ship, consisting of the following Articles:
94 Chests Hyson Tea, 175 Chests Hyson Skin, 130 Chests Young Hyson, 154 Bags Cassia, 14 Boxes Do, 49 Bags Sugar, 4 Boxes Do, 2 Boxes Silks, 15 Boxes Fans, 2 Boxes China, 150 Bundles floor Mats, 3 Boxes table Mats, 260 Chair Bottoms, 48 Sofa Bottoms.
Sales to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. at William Wood's Wharf.
Conditions of Sale:—Purchasers under two hundred dollars, cash down; to the amount of one hundred dollars and over, sixty days credit with approved indorsers. April 5th HARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. 83
TO
A Handsome, convenient, LET, Dwelling-House, with store and other out-buildings, situated in Thames-Street, opposite Capt. James Dockray's.—For to apply to Capt. Peleg Wood, jun. of Newport, JOHN REA. Portsmouth, April 3, 1804.
THE subscriber, being appointed Executor to the estate of Edward Simmons, Esq. late of Newport, deceased, hereby requests all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to him for settlement; and all those indebted thereto, are also desired to make immediate payment to EDWARD SIMMONS, Executor. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
Letter from the Hon. John G. Jackson, Member of Congress, from Virginia, to his constituents. (Circular.) WASHINGTON, March 20th, 1804.
SIR,
THE session of Congress being about to terminate, I avail myself of the occasion to address you. It is a source of much gratification to us, that although the nations of Europe with whom we have the most intimate political and commercial relations, are engaged in a war which threatens destruction to the lives and dearest interests of all ranks in society; we, with the exception of a contest with the petty power of Tripoli, are blessed with peace, civil and religious liberty, domestic tranquility, and national wealth and prosperity: eminently demonstrative of that Divine care and goodness which presides over our destinies, and demands from us unbounded praise and adoration. We have the more reason to be grateful for the enjoyment of peace, as during the year 1802 the agents of the Spanish government residing at New Orleans, by a violation of public faith, as pledged in the solemn treaty of their nation with us, withheld rights, peculiarly dear to the western people, and which could only be yielded with our independence, at the point of the bayonet: I need not remind you of the sensibility of the nation in general, and particularly of us who reside upon the streams tributary to the Mississippi, in contemplating this outrage. The anxiety of the enemies to the present administration to engage in immediate war, is well known to you: it was manifested in the most decisive manner by political harrangues, newspaper paragraphs, and speeches in Congress; that body to whom the power of declaring war is confided by the Constitution, considering that War is the greatest of human calamities, and that the nation about to engage in it, in order to justify itself in the eyes of God and man, should with becoming dignity and firmness, first demand a reparation of the wrong received, and even exhaust the cup of conciliation to the dregs; wisely rejected the proposition.
co-operated with the views of Congress; they, as the immediate agents of the government, upon whom the responsibility of its measures devolved: justly considered that it was essential to this nation to establish its glory and reputation, by an adherence to the immovable principles of justice; we were in the infancy of political existence, our government was in a train of experiment, having for its basis, principles unpopular among the nations of the old world; whose politicians were constantly predicting that it was inadequate to obtain the objects of the social compact; we had a character at stake, and it was important that the impressions of mankind should be favorable towards it; if we manifested a pacific disposition, and though firm and jealous of our rights, willing to avoid war, but when war or national degradation were the alternatives, to arise in the majesty of our strength as one man, and impose an impenetrable phalanx to our enemies, they would be slow to offend us: while on the contrary, if we were ambitious and ready to seize upon every pretext of waging war, and making conquests; they would unite against us upon principles of self defence, to check a disposition incompatible with their safety. The Executive further saw that true glory consists in the favorable opinion of the wise and the discerning; that it is acquired by virtue and by great actions which are the fruit of virtue, and that a nation can only deserve it by its conduct in its national character; they therefore resorted to negotiation, and the most happy results flowed from it. The island of New Orleans, and all the territory of Louisiana, were ceded in full sovereignty to the United States for fifteen millions of dollars. Thus by a policy, as wise as it is just and liberal; a war, which would have united France and Spain against us, has been averted, by an honorable and advantageous adjustment of differences; and an extensive country, worth an hundred millions of dollars, with upwards of 100,000 inhabitants, and a city where the nett revenue derived from imports is estimated at this time to amount to 200,000 dollars per annum; add to which as of primary importance, the key to the western commerce, and the uncontrolled navigation of the Mississippi have been acquired.
This acquisition is of incalculable benefit to our country, the surplus productions of our farms can be floated down to New Orleans for a price so inconsiderable as to enable it to enter foreign markets in competition with that sent from the Atlantic States. Hitherto the exactions of the Spanish authorities, added to their natural want of enterprise; their inactivity and parsimony towards us, all operated to impede our trade; but now with an exemption from export duties, and a numerous body of American merchants in that country, new life will be imparted to it: and we may safely infer, having a reference to the fertility of our soil, and the salubrity of our climate, that our property is twice as valuable as it was hitherto.
It is due to truth to add, that although
the party unfriendly to the government, urged us to go to war for New Orleans, and declared the possession of it inseparable from the prosperity of the western country, they opposed the acquisition.
I cannot omit congratulating you upon the prosperous state of our finances; the amount of money paid into the treasury for the year ending 30th October last, has been between eleven and twelve millions of dollars; the amount of debt paid for the same year is about 3,100,000 dollars, exclusive of interest, which amounts to nearly 4,000,000 of dollars, and making with the payment of the preceding year a discharge of more than eight and an half millions of dollars of the principal of that debt, besides the accruing interest. The specie in the treasury upon the first of April 1804 (when the present administration commenced) was considerably less than two millions of dollars, and upon the 30th of September last nearly six millions; making an increase of upwards of four millions of dollars.
The pleasure we derive from a knowledge of this situation, is heightened by the reflection that every species of internal taxation has been abolished, and with the exception of a very few articles, this money is raised by duties exclusively confined to the luxuries of life, and paid by the rich, or by those of the middle and poorer classes merely as a matter of choice, not of necessity: one of those exceptions is the article of salt, which pays twenty cents per bushel, and produces a revenue of 650,000 dollars; this I had sanguine hopes, before the treaty with France was promulgated, might be dispensed with; but from a conviction that a very small proportion of the duty was paid by us, and that it would be improper to diminish our resources to that extent under the pressure of new demands, I was induced to suspend the project for the present.
A resolution to amend the constitution by designating the persons voted for as President and Vice President, has passed both Houses of Congress; this was made a party question, although recommended by all parties some years since.
A bill has passed the House of Representatives for appointing commissioners to explore the proper routes, for opening roads across the mountains to the Ohio River; a sum of money having been heretofore appropriated for that purpose; I was desirous of having Western Port, and Wheeling via Morgantown the points fixed upon for the great portage road: and Western Port and Marietta via Clarkburg for the other; but finding a great contrariety of interests and opinions, I contested myself to modify the bill by authorizing the appointment of commissioners, believing they would report in favor of the proper routes, and being conscious that those I have named were the most proper ones. Several gentlemen in and out of Congress have endeavored to get the appropriation confined to one route leading from Fort Cumberland thro' Pennsylvania by Reshone; and a committee of the Senate actually reported in favor of it; I waited upon many of the members with a draft laid down from actual survey, and satisfied them that it was not proper to concur with their committee; and the report was rejected by a small majority; the bill has not since been acted upon; what its fate will be I cannot determine.
I have procured the extension of the post road from Clarkburg by Buchanan Settlement to Randolph Court house, and from Marietta to Wood Court house.
SEVERAL subjects of general concern, having for their object the reduction of expenses, have been agitated this session; some have prevailed, others, upon the ground of their inexpediency, have been rejected.
The enemies of the present administration are loudly arraigning at the bar of public opinion, almost all their measures; let an exoneration from oppressive taxes, the prompt payment of our debt, the happiness of the people, the prosperity of the nation, and a treasury with six millions of dollars be their answer, and their justification; and if these will not suffice, it becomes a duty to arrest their progress, by exercising the elective franchise, and substituting others: On the contrary, if you believe their measures have a tendency to promote the public good; it is in like manner a duty to be vigilant at your elections; for it is a political axiom that the appointment of individuals opposed to a government, enervates it in proportion to the talents they possess; and finally by a sufficient augmentation of numbers subverts it.
Accept my best wishes for your welfare.
JOHN G. JACKSON.
FEDERAL TALENTS!
THE federalists boast that the weight of talents is on their side; it cannot be denied that this has been the case; but this is only an aggravation to them in their present situation. Let the question be asked, "How comes it, citizen federalists, that with all this weight of talents, your schemes have failed, your calculations fell short of the mark, and your once elevated standing sunk to the low-water mark of contempt?"
You had talents, but wanted that quality without which talents cannot avail.—The weight of talents was on your side; but the weight of truth and justice was on ours. This is the fact. Had these talents of yours been accompanied with a proportionate share of justice and political integrity, all the efforts of your opponents would not have shaken you. Between the two parties which exist in this country, there are Truth, Justice and Talents. You gentlemen monarchists, have chosen the latter; the former remains with us; you are welcome to your choice; we are satisfied with the character you have left us, and it shall be ever our pride to exhibit our weight of Truth and Justice in competition with your weight of Talents.
But how are these mighty talents displayed? Look at the federal papers, from New Hampshire to Georgia; from a super-royal down to a pigmy foolscap; let any man of candor observe their direct falsehoods, their wilful misrepresentations, their slanders, their scurrilous and undeserved abuse of the best characters in the country; and say whether the weight of talents in blackguardism and foul language is not clearly, on the side of the monarchists.
Nothing in our opinion, would operate more forcibly against these advocates of despotism, these enemies to republican principles, than an universal circulation of their papers; these would display their wickedness in a light so abhorrent to the feelings of uncorrupted honesty, that the monarchical faction would sink, even faster than it does at present; these would hasten them, with accelerated motion, to that contempt and infamy which will inevitably receive them.
Proceed ye monarchists. Send forward your mighty Giant of Talents; and ye shall see how soon a single sling and stone, in the hands of Truth, shall demolish this strong pillar of your hopes! Rep. Farmer.
There was published in a late Newport Mercury, copied from a British paper, what is called a review of Mr. Jefferson's speech at the opening of Congress. It is in the most indecent, acrimonious style of English invective against American men and measures. A just and honorable policy in England would discountenance all such remarks on the measures of a foreign government. But what shall we think of those, who, not content with the floods of calumny at home, descend to copy from a London paper reproaches against our own government? Do they not shew more respect to a British editor than they do to the First Magistrate of their own country? Are there not, in Shakespeare's phrase, "home bred putters on," enough and enough; and whose slander is, in all conscience vile enough, without going to the malignant suggestions of our natural enemy and rival, England, for undutied importations? Even Porcupine himself, would never stoop to the treason to copy into his paper, any of the criticisms in American papers that bear hard on any parts of the English policy? No: inveterate as he is, and devoted as he is to the Windham faction, his own malignity would have been sufficient and more than enough, for his purpose; he never makes auxiliaries of those, whom he despises or hates; but there is in this country a party who are more anguished, than Englishmen themselves; they are a thousand times more Englishmen than they are Americans. If it is said in justification that the Jacobins, first set the example; it is asked, when and wherein did they set the example? And if they did, was it an example worthy to be imitated by federalists? When will these fiends accursed no longer draw, The people's sanction from the people's law?
COPY
Of a letter from Capt. Bainbridge, to Commodore Preble, dated Tripoli, Barbary, 12th November, 1803.
SIR,
I had the honor of writing to you on the first and sixth instant from this place, giving an account of the loss of the United States frigate Philadelphia, late under my command. I now transmit you further particulars of that unhappy event: The following bearings were taken from the place where the ship grounded.
The westernmost of the small rocks which form the harbor, W. by S 1/2 S. the steeple of the Mosque near the Danish Consul's flag staff S. W. by W. fort English to the east of the town S. W. Bearing taken by the point of compass. When the ship grounded, her head was N. E. After giving up the chase in pursuit of the cruiser, and bearing off shore, striking on the rocks was as unexpected to me, as if it had happened in the middle of the Mediterranean sea; immediately laid all sails abaft, run all the guns aft, founded and found a sufficient depth of water astern, and a small distance from each side. A consultation of the officers was called, when it was unanimously agreed to heave the guns over-board and start the water; this was done as expeditiously as possible, and a fire kept up at the gun-boats from our stern and weather quarter guns; in firing the lower stern chasers, the stern caught

fire, which was put out without much confusion; the gun-boats carrying brass eighteen & twenty-four pounders were keeping up a fire against us, but directed their shot at our masts. Finding that the guns and water did not lighten her sufficiently, the officers were of opinion that the fore-mast should be cut away, which was done, but without the desired effect. A reinforcement of 5 more gun-boats coming upon our lee-quarter, where it was impossible for us to fire a gun, except down in the water, and the weather-guns could not be depressed sufficient to heave within the distance of the boats. At 4 P.M. every hope was fled of our being able to get her off, and not the least power whatever of injuring our enemy, and saw no alternative but our eventually becoming prisoners to Tripoli. A council of the officers was called, when they were unanimously of the opinion that it was impossible for us to get her off the rocks, and that continuing in our situation would only be sacrificing lives without affecting our enemy, or rendering the least service to our country. In such a dilemma, too painful to relate, the flag of the United States, was struck. I trust that a want of courage can never be imputed where there is no chance of resistance. Distressing indeed to brave minds to be obliged to surrender without having had an opportunity of defence. Some fanatics may say that blowing the ship up would have been the proper result. I thought such conduct would not stand acquitted before God or man, and I never presumed to think I had the liberty of putting to death 300 souls because they were placed under my command, and those persons who argue thus, to have been in our situation would no doubt have had very different ideas.
Although I feel conscious that my conduct will bear the nicest investigation, yet I am no stranger to the censures of an ungenerous world, and the regrets and mortifications which are incident to a change of public opinion, which does not always follow meritorious exertions; and an accident, altho' occasioned by circumstances which no prudence could foresee or valour controul, may weigh against years of arduous services; yet I have a consolation in believing that my friends are too sincere to let adversity of fortune change their opinion.
I have the honor to be, Sir, with the most sincere respect, your obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE.
Commodore Edward Preble, commanding, the U. S. Squadron, Mediterranean Station.
It will be satisfactory to the friends of Mr. Macdonough, midshipman, to learn that he was not on board of the Philadelphia at the time of her capture, having been some days previous, transferred by Commodore Preble to the Schooner Enterprise. Nat. Int.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 28.
The Senate have receded, YEAS SEVENTEEN, NAYS SEVEN, from their amendment to the bill respecting the appropriation of fifty thousand dollars towards prosecuting with the public buildings in the city of Washington, which amendment directed the application of that sum to the accommodation of Congress in the President's House, and to the building a house for the President.
The bill has, therefore, passed, in the shape it was sent from the House of Representatives; and makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars towards prosecuting with the Capitol.
Congress yesterday brought their session to a close, after passing SIXTY ONE acts. At no antecedent session, has there, perhaps, been before the national legislature more important business. Among the measures adopted are;
The acts for the government of that territory and the collection of revenue therein.
The proposed amendment to the constitution respecting the mode of electing President and Vice-President.
The conviction of John Pickering of high crimes and misdemeanors.
The impeachment of Samuel Chase.
The imposition of two and a half per cent on articles paying ad valorem duties for the protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers.
The opening of several new land offices for the disposition of western lands.
The substitution of specific in the room of ad valorem duties, and the imposition of light money on foreign vessels.
The repeal of the bankrupt system.
A great deal of business was transacted on the two last days, of which we will give a statement in our next paper.
FREDERICK-TOWN, [Mar.] March 30.
A gentleman of this town politely communicated to the Editor of the Advocate, the following interesting information, which reached this place by letter from Washington on Tuesday night; to wit;—That a gentleman in the City of Washington had received a letter from a confidential friend, a high standing in England, announcing that the King of Great-Britain had been declared by the British Parliament in a state of insanity; and that the greatest animosity prevailed on the occasion between the several political parties; The Fox and the Pitt (or Grenville) parties, had united against the Addington (or ministerial) party, in regard to the settlement of the Regency. This information being so minutely corroborated by printed accounts of a late date from England, and the person who received the letter at Washington (whose name we are not at liberty to mention) having connections in England, there can be no doubt of the truth of the information.
It is well known that Mr. Addington, does not wish to put the Prince of Wales at the head of the government; whilst the other parties, particularly Fox's party, are very anxious for his elevation to the throne. Hence in all probability,
the feeble for power. If the Prince of Wales is declared Regent of the Kingdom, Mr. Addington and his party will undoubtedly fall. A change of ministry at all events, seems to be at hand.
BOSTON, April 6.
Capt. Swain, who sailed from Bayonne (France,) Feb. 29, favored us with the following letter, which he received from his Broker just previous to sailing:
"Gen. Moreau is arrested; also, La Fayette, Latour Maubourg, the Prince of Peace, and several Bishops, Archbishops and others. Pichegrue, and George were to have assassinated or seized the First Consul.—Moreau was to have assumed the command.—But his knavery discovered.—We are assured Pichegrue is taken.—It is said the gates of the Tuileries were gained, and powder had been introduced into the gardens in wine casks."
By the above letter it appears a new plot, or pretended plot, has been discovered at Paris. Capt. S. says he understood the discovery & arrests were made about the 22d of February; that an account of them had been published in the newspapers, and that they were subjects of conversation at Bayonne. Pichegrue and George were in England a short time since. The Prince of Peace, we should presume, had not left Madrid. He may be implicated in the plot. He had not for some time been a favorite with the French. It has been long supposed that Moreau was not a stationary character, and his rise or fall has been expected. Palladium.
April 9.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.—The Liverpool Packet, in 28 days, and Capt. Hobson, 32 days from London have arrived at New-York. The former left Liverpool the 3d of March, and the latter sailed from London on the 1st ult.—But neither furnish any very important intelligence.
The king, it is said, is much better—Government had received accounts of Sir Sidney Smith's having fallen in with a number of Dutch and French gun-boats; he took 15 and destroyed 30.—The latest accounts from Holland state, that the expedition against England will not take place till April; but other accounts say that every thing is ready.
Some disputes existed in Germany respecting the Equestrian Order, whose rights were deemed inconsistent with the interests of the States who have obtained indemnities by the secularization of ecclesiastical estates.
3 per cent. Consols 55 1-2.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.—The New-Hampshire Gazette of Tuesday last contains returns from 179 towns, in which Col. Langdon and Gov. Gilman have an equal number of votes—each 11,827. An Extract of a letter from a gentleman in a central part of the State, published in the same paper, says, "It is ascertained beyond doubt, that there will be a respectable republican majority in both branches of our Legislature the present year. Should the votes for Governor be duly returned, the republican candidate will be elected, and our State will once more be held as one of the fitter States in the Union."
It is now almost certain that Col. LANGDON is elected. A gentleman who left Portsmouth last Saturday, informs us, that returns had been received from all the towns in the State except four, and Mr. Langdon had then a majority of 27.
The rapid growth of REPUBLICANISM in New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Rhode-Island, within the three last years—
These are the States, which are vulgarly called "New-England." These are the States, on which spurious federalism has relied, to exterminate true Republicanism from the face of the earth, by the force of prejudice and the influence of a prostitute machinism, which sticks at no means to accomplish its ends. These are the states in which certain demagogues of dissolute morals, and more corrupt politics, still dare to threaten a dissolution of the Federal Union; although they well know, that if to-morrow, what they have been pleased to call New-England, should be dissevered from the other States, the inhabitants would not only bleed through every pore, as the first and immediate effect of this unnatural schism—but that the people of these States, including New-York, would form new statistical constitutions, and a new federal compact to unite them, more democratic or popular than even the present; popular as our national and local establishments are now universally allowed to be.
Of these States, Rhode-Island and Vermont are now completely reformed, in opinions and practice. They have acceded to the congressional amendment, and are thus become members of the new truly federal constellation, and are indissolubly united to the other eleven States, which are incontestably attached to the designating principle, in the future elections of the First Magistrate, as an indispensable requisite to ensure the uninterrupted continuance of peace and prosperity to this immense and encreasing empire.
In respect to New-Hampshire, every thing is as promising as it can be wished. The election of Governor is yet uncertain; but the parties are so nearly balanced, that the new fashioned Anti-federalism, which modestly assumes the veil of Federalism is at least neutralized. It is moxied by the friends of the Union, and can do no harm—probably it is far better; for there can be scarcely a remaining doubt that a decided majority of Democratic Republicans are elected to the House of Representatives.
As to Massachusetts, we must drop a tear upon the unfortunate versatility of human opinion; that this most excellent and truly Republican State, in habits, manners and property, should not be found now, as of old, at its post with a leading and commanding influence: an example to the other States, for its disinterested exertions in the great cause of rational liberty, civil and
religious—and a terror to the votaries of despotism, as well in the old as in the New World. But in this illustrious Commonwealth, enlightened republicanism is notwithstanding, making a decided and very rapid advance to those political advancements which include the peace, liberty and safety of the great whole, as their primary and most essential objects.
The habits of Massachusetts are not easily shaken. Ten years of strenuous opposition, were required to shew, and to convince the people that Hutchinson was an enemy to their rights and liberty; and that the British Government was pursuing coolly and systematically a plan of absolute colonial despotism. But when once convinced, the people never receded one step but were determined to perish in the public ruin. So it will soon be here; when just sentiments are once re-established, they will remain, confirmed by the united power of habit and principle, never again to be shaken by force or fraud.
We have correct returns of votes for Governor from 112 towns, including Boston. In these towns last year, there were 6621 votes for the Republican candidate, and 12,271 for Gov. Strong. This year Judge Sullivan, in the same towns, has 10,263 votes, and the federal candidate 12,151—making a difference in favor of Republicanism of nearly four thousand votes. Omitting Boston in the calculation, the country towns have given a lank majority of five hundred and fifty-seven votes in favor of Governor Strong!
THE IMPORTANCE OF ONE VOTE.
SOME are apt to say, "My vote will do no good if I give it"—and accordingly stay away from elections. This is a destructive principle: It is the duty of every man to vote, whether it does good or not. And often one vote does a great deal of good, and its loss would produce a great deal of harm.
This was strikingly exemplified the last year in the elections of New Jersey. We all recollect how that State was destitute of a Governor for a whole year, and ran the imminent hazard of experiencing the horrors of anarchy and civil war. The fact was, the State was then poised between federalism and republicanism, and it so happened that the Legislature, on whom the choice of Governor devolved, was just equally divided; of course no choice could be made.—Now it was a real circumstance in one of the counties of that State, that one vote more on the republican side (and it was said that many might have been had, if they had thought it necessary to attend) would have turned the scale as to the Legislature, and consequently as to every thing which depended on the legislature to transact. The real importance of this one vote to New-Jersey was immense. It was stated by her writers soon after that period as follows:
"This one vote would have given us a Governor." "This one vote would have given us a Governor." "This one vote would have given us a Senate." "This one vote would have given us a Justice."
And this one vote would have led to the transaction of much important business, which the obstinacy and cavils of the federalists, in the Legislature caused to go undone.
In short this one vote would have rescued the State from the disgraceful and hazardous situation into which aristocratic ambition and folly have thrown her, and would have given us a rank among our fitter republican States."
Such was the importance of one vote in New-Jersey the last year. Such may be its importance in any State. Let then no republican be absent from our approaching election. His single vote may do much good—it may save the republic!—What is the earning of a few shillings compared with the peace and prosperity of our country, the preservation of the Union and the perpetuation of our rights and enjoyments? Once we thought it not too much to quit our farms in the midst of harvest and rush to the distance of an hundred miles and be absent for weeks and months, to protect our freedom and save ourselves from oppression.—Shall a deceitful lethargy now lull us to security amid dangers, tho' less conspicuous, yet more fatal? Will we suffer our dear-bought liberties to be wrested from us without raising a finger to preserve them? Will we sleep on in this inglorious apathy till we wake fast bound in the fetters of slavery? Heaven forbid!—Freedom forbid!
Let no Republican have to accuse himself, after the ensuing election, of criminal negligence; let none subject himself to the painful reflection, that he might have turned the scale in favor of liberty and his country, if he had been present and thrown in his vote. We have arrived at a crisis, when all that can be done honestly and honorably, ought to be done by every friend of republican sentiments. OBSERVATORY.
Rhode-Island Federalism.
Mr. PRINTER, IT seems to be a duty we owe the public as well as the individual concerned, to notice the following, among the numerous arts of federal intrigue and usurpation, which has recently taken place in this vicinity.—It must convince every person of candor, of the truth of the remark, that the federal cause is supported principally by menace, bribery and corruption. The principal motive that has induced to its publication, is merely to shew the world to what lengths the party will go in order to carry their points; and that they will crush a poor man into the dust, if he will not tamely yield up his rights as a freeman, and bow down to the shrine of aristocracy.
Mr. John Fish, an industrious reputable, and worthy character, but who thro' misfortune and accident has acquired but little property, and is now an invalid, is the injured person alluded to. He has subscribed to the following statement of facts.
Portsmouth, April 7th, 1804.
In March, 1803, I received a summons from Mr. George Gibbs, to depart from a tenement which I had occupied for several years, unresisted by Capt. Peleg Wood, jun. although I had obtained a promise from the latter that I should remain there as long as I should continue to pay the rent. The summons I readily obeyed, and removed to an old school-house belonging to the freemen thereof. The school-house being under the Direction of the Town Council (who are all federalists) they were not satisfied to let me live there in peace, although I had made said therefor, and to deliver it up, whenever I should be required to do so. The Council ordered it to be put into the warrant for calling a town-meeting, to take school-house, and it was ordered by a majority of the freemen, the federalists all being in favor of it. The house being sold at public auction, was struck off to Mr. Gibbs, and possession was given the 25th of March 1804. Previous to that time, I sent to Mr. Channing, the agent of Mr. Gibbs, to hire said house of him, and received for answer by Mr. Thomas Potter, that I might have it another year for twelve dollars, provided I would not go to town meeting. I thought this a very extraordinary condition, to be obliged to relinquish my rights as a freeman, or be turned out of doors with my wife and little children, without a house to shelter us from the storm. It appeared to me to be tyranny in the extreme. I therefore determined to make personal application, and called on Mr. Channing myself, and in conversation he asked me if I did not see freedom to do as Mr. Potter had told me. I informed him that I could not; and since that he sent me word that I must move out, which I accordingly have done.
JOHN FISH.
What think ye of this, Fellow-Citizens! Can it be right? Can it be just?—If it were the only instance of federal oppression, we should be happy in the reflection. But numerous instances might be adduced if necessary.
Thus, by the pecuniary aid of a few over-bearing aristocrats in Newport, with the assistance of a rich foreigner in this town, of sound British politics, who is a monarchist in every sense of the word, and with a Bank now at his command, they succeed in their election, of about half a dozen votes. Biberby with them is no secret, and low cunning and intrigue form the principal traits in their character.
AN ELECTOR.
Portsmouth, April 9th, 1804.
For the REPUBLICAN.
"but what is life? 'Tis not to stalk about and draw fresh air From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be FREE. When LIBERTY is gone, Life grows insipid, and has lost its relish."
ADDISON.
To the Electors of the State of Rhode-Island.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, THE time is near, when it will become your duty to put in operation the most important right secured by the Constitution, as well of this State as of the nation. In calling your attention to the discharge of this duty, in the full and effectual exercise of this right, I fervently desire my real motive may appear. Happy indeed is it for you, and auspicious to the best interest, and true genius of the country, that such is your vigilance, such your discernment, and firmness, that it is difficult, not to say impossible, for any one at any time, and whatever the political movement in which he may be engaged, to be so managed as to disguise his motive. And when it is perceived and understood in all its bearings and relations, you are at once prepared and disposed to approve, esteem, and venerate; or to censure, reprobate, and denounce the agent. This fellow-citizens is the best, and only pledge, for the preservation, and perpetuity of those precious, and invaluable principles, in the force and virtue of which you walk abroad in the majesty of men, and are authorized, and required to resist the spurious, and inflammatory doctrine of those whose carnal, and inflamed hearts incline them to arrogance, insolence, abuse, usurpation, and oppression. Were it not for this firm, and discerning vigilance, which like "the morning sun, darts forth its splendid beams," chases off the borders of the west the deep shadows of the night, and awakens to fragrance freedom and joy, a glowing emanation from the moral, the social, the political virtues: Were it not for this (I say) how soon would clouds, and darkness rest upon us, and resting abide forever! How soon would the ordinary walks of life which have been wont to afford such rich refreshment in the generous exercise of faithful friendship, and sportive, and innocent gaiety and delight, in which each might hail his fellow as the legitimate son of embodied liberty, and the trusty centinel of a fair inheritance: How soon alas! would these estimable enjoyments be barbarously ravished from your possession, and yourselves goaded on in vocations of sullen, and degrading drudgery, bleak and dismal as a winter's coar, and desolate as a city in ruins! It is, therefore, I conjure you to search with severity for the real motive of every political agent; and for the motives of the present address. When found with sufficient certainty, compare them with your own conceptions of truth and sincerity; with your own conceptions of what is just, and right, fair, and laudable, and acquiesce in, or discard them as they merit your approbation. It is not liberty that would require a blind, and implicit obedience: It is not the spirit of liberty that would be ready to yield it. Inquiry is the soul of freedom, and fortitude its battlements.

With these previous remarks, then, fellow-citizens, shall I presume to offer to you such reflections, and observations as may occur to me on the present occasion. Having enlisted at an early season under the banners of Republicanism, I cannot view its future progress with indifference, or cast a languid eye, upon any incident which in my judgment would tend to obstruct it. Intimately connected as it is with my best, and warmest affections, it is impossible but that I should feel a glow of enthusiasm, and a confirmed and augmented zeal for the promotion of it, every time it is brought into question. Perceiving by practical experiment from year to year that its effects are grateful and salutary and properly adapted to the comfort and felicity of man in society: Convinced beyond every shadow of doubt that it is the most natural, and consequently the most prosperous system that ever was devised for regulating the affairs of a community, and of shedding happiness & true glory on any nation, I cannot but hold myself in constant requisition to its services.
It would be unnecessary at this time to go into any examination of its comparative merit. For instance, for the age, we find this arduous, and meritorious work performed to our hands. As we inherit the signal blessing of carrying into practice the speculative improvements which result from the researches of antient philosophers in ethics and theology; so we are not less favored in the full and manual possession of antient speculative, and experimental wisdom in the science of government. We cannot wonder that America exhibits a system so vastly preferable. The circumstances that attended its settlement; the era at which it was settled, with many other concomitant circumstances conspired to elevate its character, and to irradiate its name. Free from the embarrassments of profligate and superannuated countries; admonished by the awful experiences of antiquity; and flushed with the glowing ardour of deep rooted patriotism, its founders were prepared to commence a new epoch in the history of the world, which should continue to teem with the richest emanations of national felicity.
As the work of experiment with reference to the most advisable principles upon which a salutary government ought to be predicated was found by them performed to their hands, and the road of advancement in political prosperity laid open and rendered plain and easy; so they have also, by this time, gained sufficient experience relative to the persons worthy of the most confidence as the repository of those principles. This is no less an acquisition than the former. For whatever the form or name of a government, if confided to the management of corruptible and corrupting men, it will rapidly degenerate. However mild and beneficent, they will inevitably infuse into its nature all those irritable, erratic and vindictive properties, which render it at once wild and inhuman, tyrannical and oppressive. Thus faith Pope, in the full tide of political perplexity, and while distracted with the machinations of ministerial perfidy—“the government that's best administered is best!” And thus faith the venerable sage, and father of his country—the immortal FRANKLIN, while holding his pen to give his sanction to the present Constitution of America, previous to its amendment, while the tear of deep, and patriotic sympathy trickled down his aged cheek—“I sign this, with all its imperfections, in full expectation that it will be well administered! Here then his honest, and affectionate heart, which ever beat in unison with the common interest of mankind, yearned with secret and solemn forebodings of ill that would transpire, and fondly clung to the sober senses, and deliberate judgment of the American People, as the only ark of their ultimate safety! Let us, then, receive the sacred monition with reverence and gratitude, and moved by its hallowed impulse, fan up, and kindle to a blaze the smothered embers of freedom. Where is he that would pour upon them the waters of unrighteousness? Where is he who would quench their scintillations, and envelope the world in one interminable night of Tyranny? Let him be dragged from his baleful retreat, and held up as an object of universal execration!
Fellow-Citizens, It requires no great strain of reasoning to evince the course proper to be pursued. The inferences necessary to modulate our conduct are derived from actual observation. Experience will demonstrate the truths of which we were ignorant too long. Is it necessary to say that your liberties have been jeopardized? Can the united arts of sophistry and subterfuge, induce you to deny or doubt the position? By whom and in what manner were those liberties jeopardized? Can it be necessary to renew the frightful picture! No: it has again and again been presented to your view in more just and glowing colours than I am capable of giving it. You have beheld, in the anguish of your hearts, the grim and envenomed features which compose it, while they lay, like the fatal locks of a Gorgon, scattered round the area of occurrence. Their authors have been detected in the iniquitous work of their generation, and have received the sentence which the enormity of the treason demanded.
Has the Political affairs of the nation since the year 1800, assumed a brighter, and more favourable aspect? Have the white squalls of imperious domination which then prevailed, and from day to day were waxing stronger, and stronger, and threatened to mantle in desolation every principle of public virtue, and moral rectitude: have they (I say) been wonderfully broken and dispersed? Do the windows of Heaven seem to exhibit their lentils decked in the lenient effulgence of Divinity, and expanding in the emission of reclaiming grace? Do we perceive the genius of justice, returning from its exile, which it was intended should be eternal, and resuming its welcome empire over the rights, and destinies of a magnanimous, and deserving People? Do we not in the measures that are pursued by the national executive, and his associates in duty, evidently recognize the
dictates of wisdom, and the amiable and interesting features of integrity, and fidelity? And ought you not—you who through the vicissitudes of revolutionary scenes, in the name and behalf of your country's rights have borne the burthen and heat of the day, or the loyal sons of such; ought you not, when contemplating the perils you have stood, the toils and hardships you have endured, to be thankful beyond the power of expression, that the fond hope, by which you was sustained, has at length been realized—that the cause to which you was devoted, and in which you freely bled, has found an asylum in the bosom of which it rests with safety, and proclaims defiance to the poisoned shafts of tyrants, and of traitors.
Inasmuch, then, as you value this transcendent acquisition, you are called upon by all that is most sacred to continue your vigilance, to “hold fast your integrity,” and to guard against deception.
It may well be supposed that those who plead prescription as their title to authority, and who obtained it in the first place by insinuation, procurement and artifice, when arrested in their vain, forgetful, and imperious career by the irresistible arm of popular sovereignty, and brought down to their original standing:—It may well be supposed that they will spurn an acquiescence in the deposition, and aspire to, and pant for, a recovery of their former honors, and power and glory. Project after project will be instituted to accomplish the purpose: Stratagem will succeed to stratagem, calculated to elude the rightful jealousy, and mislead, and bewilder the apprehension of those who hold the check, who retain the sovereignty, and whose sagacity are the indispensable passport. But such arts ought not to avail. The decree has gone forth, and let it be fulfilled. There is no other way of infusing to right principles a solid foundation, than by a steady and inflexible adherence to deliberate opinions. The citizens of Rhode-Island are famed for the possession, and exercise of this virtue; for it is a virtue of the first degree. Their example has added greatness to the American name, while it merited, and received the tribute of applause.
To the Freemen of Rhode-Island, &c.
ON Wednesday next, Fellow-Citizens, you will have an opportunity to exercise the first and greatest privilege of Freemen, the elective franchise. See that you discharge your duty to yourselves, to your country, and to posterity: rally round the Republican Standard; be not intimidated by the arrogant and imposing front of a parva-provid Antichristus . Suffer yourselves not to be surprised by your opponents; but support with all your energy, the Republican Ticket ; which exhibits characters in whom you may place the most implicit confidence: Characters who openly and avowedly advocate the glorious cause for which a WASHINGTON fought, and in which a WARRINGTON bled!
Let it not be said that a single Republican was absent on that day. If it is possible that an individual who professes to be a Republican, can be at a loss to determine whether to support the lit we recommend, or the federal lit, we request of him for a moment to pause! “for Heaven's sake pause!” If he be a Tradesman, Mechanic, or Laborer, let him only read the degrading and insulting language of one of the leaders of the federal party; a Mr. Latimer, member of the last Congress, who had the hardihood to assert, “THAT THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY WOULD NEVER BE HAPPY WHILE THE FARMERS, MECHANICS, AND LABORERS, WERE ABLE TO LIVE IN THE MANNER THEY NOW DO—WHILE THEY EAT ROAST MEAT, AND MAKE USE OF TEA AND COFFEE:—THAT THEY MUST BE REDUCED TO THE SAME STATE AS THE PEASANTS IN IRELAND, WHO LIVE ON HERRINGS AND POTATOES.”
After reading the above, the man deserves servitude, he deserves degradation, he is ripe for an object of vassalage, if he can give his suffrage in support of Federalism ; for this is its true character, and Mr. Latimer, in an unguarded moment, Let the cat out of the bag.
“All men are born free and equal,” is the creed of the Republicans, and their practice is in unison with the declaration. We appeal to the good sense of the people of the United States, who have given a convincing proof, that in spite of all the deception and falsehoods, the basest calumnies, propagated by a British faction, (and that faction still exists among us) the PEOPLE are determined to be FREE.
You will recollect, Citizens, that I lately gave you some hints of an opposition that would be made by the federalists at the ensuing election. There is now but little doubt of the fact. They will not bring up their own party as candidates, knowing they cannot succeed, being fully sensible that they have justly forfeited all confidence which the people had heretofore placed in them. Their cockade times, when a Republican could scarcely walk the streets in safety—their war-measures, when no cause of war existed—their direct taxes, sedition laws, alien laws, 8 per cent loans, standing armies, and stamp acts, all of which were unnecessary and oppressive—these extraordinary acts of the federal party, will long be had in remembrance by the people of the United States—the independent yeomanry of the country will not rest under such impositions—the nation have evinced it by hurling them from power. Republicans, therefore will be more watchful in future.—Rally round the standard of your rights, and let no man who has the privilege of voting, be absent on the day of election. For while we possess the rights of free citizens, let us show ourselves independent, and never suffer our liberties to be wrested from us. I repeat it, their avowed object is to create divisions and sow the seeds of jealousy among the Republicans—and their motto is “divide and conquer.” You will consequently be ready and prepared to meet them.
A NARAGANSET FARMER.
NEWPORT, Thursday, April 12, 1804.
Republicans—Attend.
THE Republican Citizens of Newport, are desired to meet at the State-House, on Tuesday evening next, at early candle lighting, to agree on the Candidates to be supported, and the measures to be pursued at the approaching Election. A punctual and general attendance is earnestly requested.
ON WEDNESDAY next (the 18th inst.) the Freemen of this State are to convene in their respective towns for the purpose of electing Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Senators, &c. for the year ensuing; and for choosing Representatives to the General Assembly for May and June Sessions.
Arrived in town from the seat of Government, on Sunday evening last, the Hon. CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, Esq. Senator in Congress from this State.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Albany, to his friend in New-York, dated March 20.
This day the Senate passed the bill from the Assembly for the suppression of the Merchant's Bank in your City.
(TRANSLATION.) LIBERTY OR DEATH. GOVERNMENT OF HAYTI. ARRETTE.
Head-Quarters, Port-au-Prince, January 14, in year of the Independence of Hayti. The Governor-General, considering that a great number of native blacks and men of colour are suffering in the United States of America, for want of the means of returning: Decrees:
These shall be allowed to the captains of American vessels, the sum of forty dollars for each individual they may restore to this country.
He orders that this decree shall be printed, published, and posted up; and that a copy thereof be immediately forwarded to the Congress of the United States.
By the Governor General. (Signed) DESSALINES.
On the night of the 3d ult. a most daring robbery was attempted on the store of Mr. Johnston, merchant, at New-Orleans. Mr. J. having a suspicion of the intended visit, he, with some friends, concealed themselves in the store. About midnight the door was broke open, and their first attempt was to break open an iron chest, when Mr. Johnston fired upon them; they retreated and could not be found that night. Next morning they were tracked some distance out of town, by the great quantity of blood they had lost, where two of them were apprehended, both wounded, one mortally; a third was concerned but has not been discovered. N. Y. pap.
Captain Butler of the Hope, from Guadalupe arrived at New-York, says that the blockade was raised the 29th Feb. that Martinique was closely blockaded, & that Americans bound there, would be taken and condemned—Coffee 29 to 30 fous—molasses 40 fous—lumber 28 dollars 1000 feet—beef 14—pork 16—flour 7—salt fish 4—flaves 33—shingles 4—butter 30 fous—and lard 30 fous.
WORTHY PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Mr. Jefferson, an honest and good man, from the best evidence, the confession of his predecessor.
A federal gentleman, who lately visited the late President Adams, at his house in Quincy, on seeing a handsome Portrait of President Jefferson in the room, observed to Mr. Adams, “had I not known you, Sir, I should have concluded, from seeing this Portrait, that you was a Jacobin.” To which Mr. Adams replied, “Sir, I have long been acquainted with Mr. Jefferson, and although we differ somewhat in Politics, yet I most highly respect and esteem the man, as one of the most honest, respectable and intelligent of our country.”
DROWNED. —The 31st ult. on his passage from Providence to Wickford, Mr. GEORGE REYNOLDS, aged 24 years. He was unfortunately thrown overboard in eating away the main sheet. The skiff was immediately got out, and every exertion made to save him at the risk of their lives, but all in vain, the weather being exceedingly boisterous. Long did he manfully strive against the adverse waves, but before he could receive any assistance, his strength failed him, and he sunk. His body has not yet been found. He fell overboard, near the Red Buoy, below Kinnicutt Point. He was a steady, industrious young man, and the principal support of his widowed mother and her orphan children, whom he has left to lament his untimely fate.
DIED —At Jamestown, the 5th inst. Mrs. REMEMBER TEW, consort of Mr. Elitha Tew, in the 48th year of her age.
In this town suddenly, Mr. NATHAN B. MILLER, merchant.
On Tuesday, the 10th inst. Mrs. MARY CLARK, widow of the late Peleg Clark, Esq. in the 68th year of her age. Her funeral will
proceed this afternoon from her late dwelling house in the ferry wharf lane, which her relations and friends are requested to attend.
Same day, Miss JANE WHALEY.—Her funeral will be to morrow at 3 o'clock P. M. from the house opposite Mr. John Hazard's in Spring-street, which her relations and friends are requested to attend without further notice.
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
Serious Notice. THE subscriber once more calls on all persons indebted to him, to make immediate payment either at his dwelling in Little-Compton, or at the house of Cornelius Seabury in Tiverton, (Four Corners) in order that he may be enabled to settle his contracts with others.
He has for sale, a new Dwelling-House, of 34 by 25 feet; together with a Store adjoining it, of 17 feet by 17, and a small lot of land, of an excellent quality, and as pleasantly situated as any country seat whatever. For terms apply to the subscriber now on the premises.
GEORGE COOK. Little-Compton, April 9th, 1804. 84-3m
To be Sold at Public Auction,
BY order of the Hon. Supreme Judicial Court, on Thursday the 10th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon (if fair, if not, the first fair day,) the real estate late belonging to Capt. Joseph Barker, deceased; consisting of a dwelling House and Lot of Land, situate back of W. R. Wilder's Book Store in Newport.
Sale to be on the premises.—Conditions of Sale will then and there be made known. GARDNER & DEAN, Auct'rs. Newport, April 7, 1804. 184
For Sale,
AT Public Auction, on Tuesday the 29th May, 1804 (if not previously disposed of at private sale) the dwelling House & lot of land thereunto belonging, late the property of Joseph Thurston, deceased, & subject to the Widow's Dower, being pleasantly situated in Spring-Street, a little northward of the Church.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auct'rs. Newport, April 12, 1804. 184
State of Rhode-Island, &c. April 10th, 1804.
THE creditors of Mark Shearman, of South-Kingstown, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the first Wednesday of May next; then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June A.D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
POSTPONEMENT.
To be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY the 25th of April inst. all the remaining part of the Inventory of David Melvill, Pewterer, deceased; consisting chiefly of Pewterer's Tools; among which are a number of valuable Moulds.
The Auction will be, at the estate of the said David Melvill, deceased, on the Hill—beginning at 10 o'clock, A. M.
CALEB GREEN, Adm'r. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
FOR SALE, CHEAP FOR CASH, Clover and Herds Grass SEEDS.
25 Hhds. of good Retailing MOLASSES, for Cash or approved Notes. Also, Cabbins Bread, of the first quality, by HENRY MOORE & Co. Newport, March 6, 1804.
For New-York, Albany & Troy,
THE fast sailing Sloop FAIR PLAY, burthen 50 tons; will sail the 5th of April. For freight or passage, apply to Seth Barden, Master, or to JEREMIAH HUNT, on Newman's Wharf. Newport, March 28, 1804.
STRAY BUCK.
STRAYED from the subscriber, a few days since, a young DEER. Any person who will take it up and return it to him, shall be generously rewarded therefor. JAMES PHILLIPS. Newport, April 5, 1804. 83
For Advertisements, see Supplement.
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.

No BLANKS in this Lottery.
For the Promotion of LITERATURE.
SCHEME OF THE Washington Academy Lottery.
THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, established at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is requested. There are no blanks. The prizes subject to a deduction of 16 & 2/3 per. cent (from whence the benefit to the institution arises.) The price of a Ticket is five dollars, of which only one half is to be paid on the purchase of it, the other half to be considered as a part of any prize the ticket may draw, and shall be deducted from the same on payment thereof.
This Lottery is made pursuant to an act of the Honorable General Assembly, granting Five Thousand Dollars to be raised for the use of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in North-Kingstown, and bonds have been given according to law.
S C H E M E.
 2 Prizes of 1000 dollars are 2000  2 500 1000  1 250 250  10 100 1000  25 50 1250  20 25 500  100 20 2000  140 10 1400  200 8 1600  500 6 3000  500 5 2500  4500 3 13500 
6,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 30,000
The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz.
Jabez Denison, at the Newport Insurance Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport.
William Wilkinson, and William Larned, in Providence.
Daniel E. Updike, Philip Tillinghast, William Hammond, jun. in Wickford.
James Helme, in South-Kingstown.
Joshua Bicknell, in Barrington.
Nathaniel Phillips, Post Master, in Warren.
William Rhodes, in Westerly.
Jeremiah Thurston, in Hopkinton.
It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given.
By order and in behalf of the Trustees.
DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804.
TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had at this Office.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other
GOODS.—Also, 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash.
He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap.
And One Ton first quality of clean FLAX.
HAY SEEDS.
Has also received from New-York & Vermont the following Hay-Seeds, viz.
Red Clover, Herds-Grass, Red Top, and Bords, by wholesale and retail. They are new and clean, and will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.
A few bushels Foul Meadow Seed, which will produce the best kind of Fodder, although but little known in these parts.
Also, on hand 2 casks new FLAX-SEED, from the same place. The first quality Sythes and Sythe Sticks, complete:—Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles, Fork Tails, &c.
CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
Ten Thousand Dollars Highest Prize. TICKETS
IN South-Hadley Canal Lottery, (5th Class) at 5 dollars each, for sale at the Post Office, by J. RICHARDSON.
Newport, March 1st.
Dry Goods for Cash only.
THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail many Tels, and some at cost.
A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost.
He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN.
Newport, Dec. 12. 1803. 67th.
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf,—By
JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co.
Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR.
Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
For Sale at this Office, BONNET PAPERS of the nicest kind, by wholesale or retail.
WANTED. An active Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.—Enquire at this Office. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogsheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy,—Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohea Tea, German Steel, &c.
Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of
Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159th
FOR SALE BY
Henry Moore, & Co.
WEST-INDIA Rum by the Hhd. Gin by the pipe, Brandy do. Malaga, Port, Sherry, 100 barrels superfine flour, 30 casks fresh Raisins, Loaf, powdered and brown Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Bohea Tea, Souchong, Pepper, Ginger, and Allspice, Nutmegs, Cloves & Cassia, Brimstone, Allum, Copperas, Soap by the box; All kinds Knives and Forks, Pen & Jack Knives, Razors in cases, Shears and Scissors, Patent hour and half hour Glasses, Casters, English Pewter, Sad Irons, Brass & iron Candlesticks, Spoons of different kinds, Brass & iron pipe Belows, Shovel & Tongs; A good assortment of Nails, All kinds of Hinges, Stock, Chest & door Locks, Warming Pans, Frying Pans, Hearth & house Brushes, Iron & steel plate Saws, Coffee-Mills, Starch, Looking-Glasses, of every kind, 6 by 8 Glass by the box, Brass Kettles of all sizes, Mattresses of any dimensions; A good assortment of Hats, 10 bales excellent Cotton, Snuff, Paper by the ream, Best kind Spanish Indigo.
Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804. 174
100 Dollars Keward.
LOST a short time since at the Vineyard, an elegant GOLD WATCH, having the maker's name marked on the face, viz. "JOHN & C. JOYES, Lombard Street, London."—Watch-Makers and others, are requested to take particular notice, and secure it if offered for sale. Any person who will return it to the subscriber, or to Mr. J. C. Scott, merchant, in Newport, shall receive the above reward. JACOB SMITH. March 25, 1804. 82
To be Sold,
ON reasonable terms, three quarters of the Sloop ANN & SARAH. For terms, and further particulars, enquire of BENJAMIN MARSHALL. Newport, March 15, 1804. 80
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4. 1803. 40th
To be Sold or Let,
AND possession given the 25th inst. a convenient two-story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, well calculated for two families, having two cellars under it, with a well of excellent water in the yard. Also, a two-story building, on the same lot, calculated for business of almost any kind, with a cellar under the same.—Said lot is situated on Spring Street, being about 115 feet square, and extends back to the Street eastward of it.—Any person wishing to purchase, or hire, may know the terms, by applying to WILLARD BRIGGS. Newport, March 14th, 1804.
For Sale,
A two story dwelling House, with a Shop adjoining, situated in Horn Lane, lying to the northward of the estate of Mr. Thomas G. Pitman, and southward of the lot of Mr. Thomas Weedon.—Terms made easy. For further particulars, enquire of SOLOMON GLADDING, on the premises. Newport, March 28, 1804. 182th
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE, This Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
WINTER GOODS.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co.
HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low: Among which are, best superfine broadcloths; second, middling & low-priced do.; low-priced and fine ladies coatings and Orleans cloths; flannels; baizes; waistcoating; blankets; ribbed and plain velvets; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and coloured, cambric muslins; white sattin; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black sattins; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bumbazine; one box men's hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured lute-strings, of assorted handsome colours; with a variety of other Goods, too tedious to enumerate. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4. 1804. 70
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
THOMAS VOAX,
SUGAR-REFINER, Has for sale, South end Thames-Street,
LOAF SUGAR—LUMP ditto—MOLASSES—and SYRUP.
Also, a constant supply of West-India and Refined Brown SUGAR, in barrels and bags, suitable for the use of families.
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. &c.—ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. 60th
JAMES G. PECKHAM,
Gold & Silver Smith,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop directly opposite Mr. Israel Pease, Thames Street, where all commands will be punctually attended to, and favors gratefully acknowledged.
He has just opened a handsome assortment of Jewellery & Fancy Goods, which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in the town. Also, an assortment of Hard Ware &c. &c. with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Pewter, and Lead. Newport, March 7, 1804.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND, ss. March 19th, 1804.
THE Creditors of Henry G. Champlin, of Newport, Trader, are hereby notified to appear if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the first Wednesday of May next, and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. exii
Fresh Spring GOODS,
JUST received, and to be disposed of on the most reasonable terms, for CASH only, by W. C. BAEN. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Sylvan Kinyon, late of Westerly, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 20th of September last past, for the above purpose, and that we shall attend upon said business at the dwelling house of Sylvan Gaver, Esq. in said Westerly, on the first Monday of January, February, and March, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested to. THOMAS HOXIE, } Com. THOMAS NOYES, } Com. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, ISRAEL CHAPMAN, LUTHER PALMER, AMOS CROSS, } Administrators. Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m
Warwick Channel & Road Lottery.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Rhode Island, at their Session in February 1804, granted a Lottery to raise the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars, for deepening the Channel of Apponage River, leading from the Bay to the Village called the Fulling Mills, in Warwick, for the purpose of improving the navigation thereof; and for repairing the Road leading westward of said Village over Ridge-Hill: The subscribers being appointed Managers of said Lottery, and having given bonds according to law, offer to the public the following Scheme:
CLASS FIRST.
 1 Prize of 1000 Dollars, is 1000  2 500 1000  20 100 2000  42 48 2016  60 32 1920  70 24 1680  125 16 2000  250 8 1995 2  First drawn Number 1st day 112  1 Do. Do. 2d day 108  1 Do. Do. 3d day 108  1 Last drawn Number, 104 
2818 Prizes. 5182 Blanks. 8000 Tickets, at 4 Dollars each 32000
The prizes will be subject to a deduction of only 12 1/2 per cent. All prizes under 48 dollars will be paid in 60 days; the others in 90 days after drawing. Such as shall not be demanded within 9 months, will be considered as generously given for the purpose of said Lottery, and appropriated accordingly.
It is confidently expected, that the great advantages which will naturally result to the community at large by encouraging so laudable an undertaking in facilitating navigation, &c. will induce a rapid sale of the Tickets, and enable the Managers to issue the Second Class, without much delay. The low price of the Tickets, the many valuable prizes, the small deduction in comparison with some other lotteries, and there not being 2 blanks to a prize, are strong inducements for people of all classes to become adventurers.
All those who draw a prize in the First Class will be entitled to a Ticket in the second, which will be considered as payment of 4 Dollars, and the remainder to be paid in money. A list of the fortunate numbers will be published in two or more of the newspapers printed in this State.
THOMAS ARNOLD (S. B.), HENRY REMINGTON, THOMAS WARNER, THOMAS RELPH, SAMUEL WRIGHT, } Managers. Warwick, March 25, 1804. 182
SHERRY WINES.
THE subscriber has just received from Boston, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, of a very good quality, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—Likewise, Boston Chocolate, warranted, No. 1 and 2.
NATHAN B. MILLER. Newport, Dec. 26. 69
Boarding for Students,
IN the Washington Academy, may be had in the families of either of the subscribers, at one Dollar and fifty Cents per week, and every other necessary accommodation, by the Public's obedient Servants.
ROBERT ELDRED, RICHARD THOMAS, DANIEL ELDRED, GEORGE TENNANT, PHILLIP TILLINGHAST, WILLIAM HAMMAND, Jun. Wickford, March 28, 1804.
TO BE LET,
THE lower part of a two story dwelling House, with any quantity of land wanted, being the residence of the late Benedict Peckham, pleasantly situated, at the foot of the Ten Rod Road, within a quarter of a mile of Washington Academy. For terms, apply to JOHN SMITH, in Wickford. North-Kingstown, April 4, 1804. 83
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83