Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-08-21 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.
AUCTION.
THE Long-Wharf in Newport being nearly completed; there will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY the 6th day of September next...
The size and divisions of the lots, may be seen previous to the day of sale at Mr. Fowler's Store, on Langley's wharf. DANIEL LYMAN, SAMUEL VERNON, jun., CHRISTOPHER FOWLER, } Com-misce. Newport, August, 14. 1802. 98tf
To be Sold by Sheffield Atwood, FIFTEEN hogheads clay'd Sugar, 20 hogheads good retailing Molasses, 150 Barrels Herring. Also— Forty Acres of good Land, four miles distant from this town, which is well watered, and well wooded. Sundry Dwelling-Houses, situate in different parts of the town. He carries on the BAKING Business as usual and can furnish any quantity of Cabin Bread on short notice. He has a Moses Boat of 15 feet on hand; and will furnish others of any dimension, on the shortest notice. Newport, July 24. 1802. 4f
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, intending to leave this town the ensuing Fall, requests all persons having unsettled accounts with him, to adjust the same before the November Court, as all unsettled accounts will then be put in suit, without respect to persons. THOMAS HOWLAND. Newport, August 12. 1802. 98tf.
John Mosher & Company, INFORMS the Public, that they have purchased the Trading Stock of Thomas Green, and continue the business in the same Store. Said Mosher & Co. would also inform the Public, that they have reduced the prices of said Stock to very low rates, and have just received a very handsome supply of fresh Spring Goods; Which, in addition to the old Stock, makes the Assortment complete—all which they are determined to sell VERY CHEAP FOR CASH. The smallest favors will be most gratefully acknowledged. 6f All those indebted to THOMAS GREEN, on Note or Book account, are desired to make payment to said MOSHER & Co. who are empowered to settle the same. Newport, May 20, 1802. 86tf
LUMBER.
THE subscribers, having entered into Partnership under the form of Sheldon & Ruggles, would respectfully inform the public, that they have taken Wickham's wharf, next southward of Col. Sherburne's, where they have for sale on reasonable terms, a complete assortment of Eastern and other Lumber—such as merchantable pine Boards & Plank, clear Boards, clear Joist—merchantable pine Do, square Oak-Timber, pine Do, spruce Do, Oak Joist, Hemlock Do, spruce Do, Birch and Beech 3-inch Plank for bedsteads; red Cedar, locust and white Cedar Posts, for garden fences; Cedar & Pine. Clapboards; good Kennebec and other Shingles, and Laths, &c.—Lumber of any dimension or kind can be procured from the Eastern country at short notice. They also have for sale West-India Rum by the Hoghead or Barrel; New-England Do. Sugar by the Hoghead or Box; Molasses by the Hoghead; Cordage of all sizes by the cwt. or smaller quantity; Nails of all sizes; Pitch, Tar and Turpentine, &c. DANIEL SHELDON, BENJAMIN RUGGLES. Newport, May 15, 1801. 98f
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum, which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers. * Cash, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Powder, by the cask; Skating-Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Caboose; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4b proof Jamaica Rum—Iron Stoves—Salt Peter & Hams—Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—LIKEWISE, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. * MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be Supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully Acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Midlings and Carvel, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 3tf
SAMUEL VINSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston, a new and beautiful assortment of
ENGLISH GOODS, Which he offers for sale very low, amongst which are the following articles— Linens, Furniture Callicoes, Dimities, Muslins, Muslinets, Cotton Cambricks, Coloured Ditto, Madras Do. Twill'd & plain Nankeens, Black Cambrick Shawls, White Do. Silk do. Black & coloured Muslins, A great variety of Callicoes of the newest patterns, Lace Scarfs & Veils, Muslin Ditto, White Chip Bonnets, Coloured Ditto, White Chip Hats, Men's Leghorn Hats, Silk, Ditto, Common Satins, Bonnet Ditto, Lustrings, Black, white, and coloured Gauze, Crape, Cotton Hose, Black Do. Hemp Do. Men's Gloves, Ladies fine cotton Hose with lace clocks, Silk Gloves, Kid ditto, Cotton ditto, Umbrellas, Parasols, Book Muslins, Jacksonet Ditto. Fans, Velvet, Velvet Bindings, Russells, Callimancos, Tamnies, Black and coloured Bombasets, White and coloured Velvets, A great variety of Ribbons, Silver and Cotton Trimmings, English Kid Shoes, Silk Handkerchiefs, Linen & Cotton Do. Laces and Edgings, Silk Stockings, Sewing Silks, Threads, Tapes and Pins. Plated handled Knives and Forks, Desert Ditto. Trunks of different Sizes, ALSO, A great Variety of Articles too tedious to enumerate. GOODS received on Commission at said Store. Newport, May 29, 1802. 87tf
Brafs Foundry.
THE subscriber informs the public that he carries on the Brafs Foundry business in all its various branches, at his shop in Spring-Street, nearly opposite Mr. John Banister's.— He also Makes and Repairs House and Gun Locks. Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend on punctuality; and every favor will be acknowledged by the public's humble servant, WILLIAM TRICKETT. Newport, June 18, 1802. 90tf
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOOD S. ALSO—About 700 wt. Clean FLAX—600 weight best Fleece WOOL, and 12 bethels Herds Grass SEED from the North-River. Newport, May 5, 1802. 67tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Street, July 15, 1802. 94tf
FOR THE REPUBLICAN.
IT has been very justly observed by a late writer, that the strength of a government depends upon opinion, and all the difference that exists in this respect between a Tyrannical administration and one which takes justice for its guide, is, that the former is employed wholly in contracting the sphere of knowledge and suppressing truth, while the latter makes it a point to diffuse them as widely as possible. If, then, our happiness as a free and independent nation, rests principally upon an uniformity of opinion, as it unquestionably does, how necessary is it for those who preside at the helm of affairs, and hold the purse strings of government, to take such effectual measures as are proper to diffuse information as early as possible to every class of citizens; I mean those kind of pure principles and opinions that are necessary to the support of a republican form of government, and which concern the more immediate happiness of man. The first step towards accomplishing this, is by preserving effectually the freedom of the press; the second, to establish free schools, for the early disseminating of learning and encouragement of science:—These in themselves must be considered by all as measures of the utmost importance towards restraining the licentiousness of the people, and securing our dearest rights and privileges by which we claim to be Americans, from the encroachments of tyranny and lawless power. In this manner we should be rendering eminent and essential services to our country; not only would prevent but future generations be benefitted and feel grateful for this though mortal, still immortalizing work.—Not even the war-worn soldier, who may have been first in the field and foremost in the heat of battle, inspired with all the ardor and patriotism that once actuated a Washington, could be more acceptable, or deserve greater the esteem of his country.
He that is guarding and securing by every possible means in his power, that Constitution from invasion, which was guaranteed us at the expense of the lives and fortunes of thousands of Americans; but which has been and is still threatened by the anti-republican federalists with complete demolition, deserves the applause and admiration of republicans.
Notwithstanding all the boastings and bravadoes of these federalists, their walls of brass and shields of steel, united with the strength of Goliath, and their pompous exclamations, they would, murderers-like, seize on our sacred Charter, and at the dead of night, when all the passions of men were if possible hushed in the calm of repose, sacrifice it on the altar of despotism, as a burnt offering to their idols, kings, lords and bishops. They would were it in their power, imbue their hands in its blood, and boast as formerly of their veneration and love of republicanism. Here then we might bid a long farewell to all our happiness; contemptuous indeed should we appear in the eyes of the world, following the steps of our mother England, who now stands as it were upon the brink of destruction.
Fellow-Citizens, to avoid these natural evils attendant on monarchy, we must not remain idle spectators, but while we are contemplating the late triumph of republicanism, we must combine the glowing powers of resolute resistance with the tranquil advantages that conquest bestows, and continue to render as far as in our power the present administration superior in mildness and good order, being guided and governed by the same true spirit of freedom which inspired those worthy heroes in seventy-five. It is certainly to our advantage as a republic, to open every avenue that leads to information, that each citizen may have an equal opportunity of viewing the transactions of government. Had this been the case a few years past, we should not now have unfolded to us such miserable & unjust proceedings of the late administration. We should not have heard of secret service money bestowed upon secret persons, for secret services rendered. How disgraceful this appears in the sight of republicans; how like modern federalism! But this is not all—no, to the shame of a past administration it may be said, there yet remains greater truths to be told. Shall we for a moment roll over a few of those pages where are inscribed in large characters the measures that were pursued by these anglo-federalists, whose Monarch ascended the throne on the sixth of March seventeen hundred and ninety-seven, not by that fair and open conduct which generally characterize Americans; but by bribery, intrigue, and corruption; by indeed every disgraceful means that usurpers generally are guilty of for the attainment of power, and which was pursued to the last hour of his political death; for the truth of which, I would refer the reader to the history of his administration, by John Wood. His remains lie interred in the archives of federalism, as a monument to succeeding ages; and on the third of March
* It cannot be done in any manner more conducive to liberty—for I would add that learning and science are the avowed enemies of Aristocracy.
eighteen hundred and one, at twelve o'clock at night, he departed as a criminal escaping from the place of execution. While in office, he, together with his co-partners in the federal league, left no stone unturned to persecute and exterminate both liberty and republicans. The names of either were by him equally detested.—While some were condemned to be buried for months in the darkest recesses of a dungeon, with scanty subsistence of bread and water; others were obliged to fly from their families and all that was dear to them, to escape their vengeful thirst for blood: And all this for publishing facts, to substantiate which there were proofs sufficient, but were denied by those partial judges appointed by Adams to carry his final views into execution. An alien law was the offspring of him also; and in the language of his historian, "he deserves to be dragged before the bar of the senate; for neither time nor money was allowed to the unfortunate stranger who had incurred his displeasure, to enable him to return to his native country; he had only to rot in jail or embark upon the ocean without a farthing in his pocket." While this and every tyrannical law that their evil imaginations could invent, were put in execution, and aimed altogether at republicans, every expenditure was employed to waste the public money and draw the hard earned pittance from the sweating brow of the farmer and mechanic; every step was taken to draw us down to the baseful ties of monarchy and despotism. Excisemen were established to plunder our pockets; a standing army erected to keep the man of freedom in subjection; while a host of judges were appointed, with ready drawn juries and charges; to sentence him, should he revolt or contend for his just and natural rights; and a sedition law was put in force the more easily to insure their despotic principles, to gag the mouths of republicans and suppress the cries of liberty and truth. In this manner was true patriotism rewarded, and chains forged to bind us forever to the wretched state of an absolute government. They had combined in the course of four years the barbarous taxation of Britain, with the arbitrary and oppressive laws of Turkey, and the restricted press of Russia. How much farther could they have advanced in favor of despotism in the short reign of these merciless tyrants! Not even the most despotic nation has yet exceeded the Bridge of these anglo-feds while in power. They however required another election, finally to insure their great and vast project, that of enslaving four millions of republicans.
Here we may truly pause: Not only the life of our Constitution and our existence as a republic, but the liberties of millions were endangered. Must I repeat to you the base attempt, the insidious artifices made use of to obtain this?—No; it rests recorded in the history of the four years reign of terror and defamation, which will never be effaced to the latest generations. Happily I may say for republicanism and her sons, the veil of ignorance was rent asunder, the doors of information were thrown open at that important moment, which was to have decided the fate of America. The people saw with astonishment the vast strides of despotic power; and seizing on the only weapon left for defence (that of the right of suffrage) with one united exertion, demolished the vast fabric of aristocracy, whose mouldering columns had been too long buttressed upon the licentious fands.
Fellow-Citizens, we are yet free and independent; the question remains with you to decide, shall we continue so? We have conquered by acting unitedly as freemen in the vindication of our rights and privileges; and never let it be said that the citizens of Rhode-Island will submit to be lorded and trampled under foot, either by the dazzling appearance of a crown and sceptre, or the vain boasted blood of nobility and titles; but as citizens of a free and elective government, you are called upon by all that is dear to you, to read, reflect, and compare the present with the past. Already have the economical and wise measures of the present administration, produced a great change in the sentiments of the people. The sun of republicanism, though long obscured by the dark and threatening clouds of aristocracy, begins to break from its slumbers in the East and disperse the dreary night of anglo-federalism; the cold, destructive atmosphere of which, has thrown many of the sons of liberty into the wilderness of despair. Rouse then, fellow-citizens, let each contribute his share towards the defence and support of our present government; and I trust the day is not far distant when not a cloud will be seen on our political horizon, to intercept the rays of republicanism, or in the least retard the course of liberty and truth, which is the inseparable companion of that bright goddess, and that furious party spirit which has prevailed in too great a degree, by reason of those rank supporters of aristocratic governments, having too large a share in our political concerns; but who are now in some degree happily removed, will subside, and the peaceful calm of liberty will succeed to the rude tempestuous sea of despotism which we have lately experienced. We have trod the dangerous heights of popularity, and ranged through the maze and forprating paths

of authority. We are, by the kind interposition of divine providence, brought to order, system, and method; and now tread the cool and judicious as well as the animated and elevated paths of patriotism. Man, emerging as it were from ignorance and tyranny, promises a speedy progression to that dignified state of happiness, to which his faculties entitle him; while arts, commerce, manufactures, and every useful employment, are encouraged, and the laborer liberally rewarded.
An admirer of the principles which actuated those worthy patriots in SEVENTY-SIX.
FROM THE (Boston) CHRONICLE.
OLD-SOUTH—No. LXVI.
"SHOULD the infidel JEFFERSON be elected to the Presidency, the seal of death is that moment set on our holy Religion, our churches will be prostrated, and some infamous prostitute, under the title of the Goddess of Reason, will preside in the Sanctuaries, now devoted to the Most High." [New-England Palladium.]
"THIS unholy spirit of Atheism has already deteriorated the political and moral condition of this country, and still menaces our hopes, privileges and possessions."
Mr. Emerson's 4th of July Oration.
THE public mind has been so long "deteriorated" by alarms and apprehensions, that it is proper to arrest the attention of the citizens, to a candid reflection upon the above paragraphs. In a society, composed of men influenced by the precepts of religion, it is natural to suppose, when the cause of Christianity is threatened with annihilation, that every serious member will be roused in its vindication. No wonder the Federalists built their expectations on Connecticut and the Northern States; for if the election of Mr. JEFFERSON was to "seal with death our Religion, prostrate our Churches, and some infamous prostitute was to preside in the Sanctuaries devoted to the Most High," it was full time for every religious "sect" to put on a whole armour "both of faith and practice." This is a high charge against the President, but, like all other effusions of fanaticism, it falls by the pressure of its own weight.
Fellow-Citizens—Let us for a moment descend to reason with these men, who thus deprecated the election of Mr. Jefferson. He has been elected nearly 13 months, and I would ask them in what instance has "the seal of death been set on our holy religion"? In what city, town or parish has "the church been prostrated"? In what state has "an infamous prostitute presided in the Sanctuaries of the Most High"? The pious Palladium said these things would take place at "the moment Mr. Jefferson was elected," and yet he has been President nearly 13 months and not one particular has turned out in conformity to their prediction!
The Federalists have of late become so insignificant in their observations, and expose themselves so grossly by their absurdities, that they are scarcely worthy a serious reply; for my own part, they are not viewed as antagonists; they are become rather the sport of satire, than the subjects of argument. The controversy is so unequal, that it is rather condescension that excites in me the common civility a refutation; would a man who values his reputation presume to argue with those, who so often expose themselves to ridicule?
The pith and marrow of the whole Federal "fool" are consolidated to the terrific charge, that Mr. Jefferson's election will endanger religion. This dreadful prediction, is proclaimed through the consecrated medium of the New-England Palladium. This infallible oracle receives an additional influence, by being edited by a Connecticut genius, who lately displayed his scientific knowledge, by inserting a receipt to make a battle-berry (vulgarly called buckle-berry ) pudding! While he is thus anxious for a good pudding, we cannot but suppose he will be equally attentive to the moral virtues. When, therefore, it is declared, in a paper which travels by the bounty of Federal charity into the mansion of almost every clergyman in New-England, that if Mr. Jefferson is chosen President, the churches will be prostrated, and that some hag will preside in the sanctuaries of the Most High, can we wonder that a temporary infatuation has bewildered the well disposed citizens, and that a faction of old Tories, should have excited a transient disgust against the men who penned that Declaration which severed America from the fangs of Britain?
I have endeavored, fellow-citizens, to treat every subject with deliberate consideration; but you must excuse me if I indulge a humorous excursion on the present occasion. Pray, pious Editors, from whence did your distress forebodings arise? Who were the Pioneers, armed with weapons of destruction, to level the Churches? Who were the Notaries , to set the seal of death on our holy Religion? Who were the artificers, to fashion out the image of the Goddess of Reason, and who were the banditti to erect it in the temple of the Most High? The absurdity of your declaration is evidenced by these enquiries, and yet you solemnly told the citizens, that "at the moment" Mr. Jefferson was chosen, these evils would take place! Can you suppose that the people are so ignorant as to credit your absurdities? Has there been any attempt to accomplish your prophecies? What church is threatened with prostration? What reverend Prelate is under bonds or imprisonment? Is any subordinate member of the church suffering persecution? Are not your clergy as well paid now as when Mr. Adams was President? Has any society lowered their annual salary? Are the Reverend Pastors called on to do more duty than formerly, or is the "arduous work of the Ministry" increased? Have we heard of any "innovation" to lessen the income of the church? Though some have laid an extra tax on the society? If these things
have not taken place what can be the meaning of the pious Palladium in denouncing the people as subverters of order and religion? Since the settlement of this country, the Clergy were never better paid, more rationally noticed, nor they never lived easier than at the present day. It is ungenerous then to be abusing the people as atheistical, deists, and disorganizers, when their whole conduct proves the fallacy of such epithets.—Those few of the Clergy, who thus stigmatize their Parishioners as Atheists, would think it uncaused if fault should be found with their neglect of duty, or any presume to censure them for dabbling in politics, when it is evident they were ignorant of all the principles which led to our independence, or to those which must substantiate it.
So far from our Churches being "prostrated," new ones are daily erecting; proposals for building Meeting-Houses, are more frequent in our newspapers than formerly. In Boston we shall soon see the New-North rise more glorious than the former temple; if we prostrate an old Church, it is to raise a more splendid new one in its place. Since Mr. Jefferson's election, we find Religion is as highly rated as ever; some societies are liberal in procuring Pastors, while others are as tenacious in estimating them at their small value; even the old fashion'd pride is banished, of crowding all respectable families in the broad-aisle and on the lower floor, while gallery pews are now sought for with the greatest avidity. In short, every thing about the Churches looks as flourishing since the election of Mr. Jefferson as before; instead of beholding "an infamous prostitute," presiding in our sanctuaries, they were never more ornamented with Ladies, so comely in their attire and so attractive in their deportment.
These things being facts, is it not surprising that a man from Connecticut should make a declaration so contrary to truth? that he should raise a false alarm and put the whole Christian Church into such consternation? Or, how can any man, clothed in sacerdotal, seriously assert, that "Atheism is deteriorating the moral and religious condition of this country," when every appearance carries such strong conviction to the contrary, and when he knows there is not one professed Atheist on the continent? How can we reconcile these declarations, when the revival of Religion is so powerful (stated in the Evangelical Magazine) as to "knock down" thousands of men, women and children? How are we menaced with an annihilation of all morality, when whole forests are illuminated with lamps to guide the heavenly pilgrims to the place of worship? When men thus impose on the public, it is but justice to the cause of virtue and religion to notice their absurdities, to expose their folly, and hold them up as objects of derision.
A trifling parade of assumed consequence; a pedantic display of classical erudition, interspersed with a few vitiated pronunciations of the American dialect, may give a person a vast idea of his own importance; but men of cool reflection easily discover the gauze covering which screens such pretenders from the public eye.
It is worthy of observation, that every prediction of the Federalists has proved false, as it related to Mr. Jefferson's election. They not only told us that Religion was to be banished from our country, but that the Public Credit would be sacrificed, and that Commerce would be wholly unprotected. Instead of which, Religion has risen to an uncommon elevation, if the accounts of the Missionary Societies can be credited; the Public Flocks are higher than for many years, and our remaining ships of war have protected our Mediterranean Trade, even beyond what they did when their numbers were much larger.
Fellow-Citizens!—Be no longer deceived;—assume your wonted position; let not fanaticism on one side and apathy on the other, lead you from your duty; act like men in deliberation and like brethren in decision; your enemies are few, though violent in their opposition; they buzz like a disturbed hive, but their clamors must eventually cease. They want an expensive government, and the question is simply this, are the people in favour of Taxes, when they are not needed? Let the question be taken throughout the Northern States—yea or nay—Ye who are in favour of heavy Taxes, please to manifest it? If the Tories want to know the public opinion on this subject, let them try it in Town-Meeting, or even at Villa's Caucus.
OLD-SOUTH.
FOR THE RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
REPUBLICAN—No. IV.
"Quam rempub. habemus?"
FELLOW-CITIZENS, with much difficulty have we gained our present standing, and with much vigilance should we preserve it. The history of former times, and of former republics, hold a mirror before us as a "solemn warning" of the danger of suffering success to lull us into a security, that may entail aristocracy and wretchedness on ourselves and our posterity. Knowing that we have a majority who have and will give their suffrages for men who will not abuse the confidence of the people; we should not relax our exertions; but our vigilance should be equal to the vigilance of the minority.
From the great variety of methods heretofore practised, it can hardly be possible to determine with precision, whether an attack will come from the North or the South, or whether they contemplate taking us by surprise:—Yet thus much we know, that when our enemies lay in ambush, it is prudent policy to be guarded on every side.—If no unfair means had heretofore been used, and a fair expression of the public voice were at this time permitted, "Republican" would not consider it of so much importance to "stir up your minds by way of remembrance;" but would "hang his harp upon the willows," and remain in that retirement
which is agreeable both to his disposition and vocation.
Nevertheless, when mal-practices are openly justified, and means, the bane of independence, are used, when stratagem and guile, under the delusive appearance of friendship, are imposed upon our fellow men, silence is criminal; and every friend to humanity and freedom should encourage "the genius of liberty," lest she be driven into despair. Let us then exert our talents for the general good, and religiously defend the temple of freedom. With soberness, and moderation, let us practise those principles that may tend to perpetuate our independence, and be indefatigable in the cause. In vain may we look with satisfaction on the past, if it tends to heighten the miseries of the present. In vain do we possess an hard earned reputation, if it is forfeited now to be tarnished by lukewarmness. In vain may we hope to live in happiness, if we neglect our duties as freemen, as fathers, and as good citizens. In vain may we seek consolation under the misfortunes that may happen, when we cannot ascribe them to our opponents, but to ourselves. Little need be said of what republicanism can do:—Experience hath shewn us that our dependence is on unanimity; & from experience should we profit, nor suffer ourselves to be injured by reason of divisions and misunderstandings; taking care, that like the great Aristides, "no personal enmity shall be able to cool our love for our country." However unfortunate it may be, that party spirit rages—it would be but an accumulation of misfortune to give the palm of victory to men, who have not a just sense of the rights of freemen—it would but fan the flame of discord—despair and bondage might ensue.
When the "feeble RAYS" of federalism, the prototype of Aristocracy, is darting through the land, when pretences serve instead of truth, when your privileges are secretly undermined, it behoves you to awake, it behoves you to think seriously of the momentous day of a semi-annual election.—As you wish to keep sacred the rights of each individual, as you wish to give energy to your state government, be not deceived by base insinuations concerning men in office—and let those who have not abused the important trust of legislators, fill have your suffrages.—Like other men they are not, neither do they pretend to be infallible—they are subject to the same errors—and possessing "like passions" with other men.—Notwithstanding the malevolence which our opponents exhibit, ingenious as they are in pretences, they cannot reproach our rulers with injustice, they cannot disguise the efficacy of our government—they dare not seriously charge us with that undue influence, and corruption, which some are guilty of.—Economy may indeed be considered as out of the question, when many of our members in the legislature, sit days and weeks for nothing "and find themselves."—Why is it then, my brethren, that men in authority are traduced? Why is it that every man who professes an attachment to the glorious principles of the revolution is vilified and abused? Why is it that the moment a person is known to be a republican, his share of common sense is disputed by the federalists—and though he be a man of affluence, his property depreciates like the old "continental money"? Why is it that the "lords of the land" look with contempt upon the independent yeomanry of the state?—Is it not because "our rulers are just men"? Is it not because the federalists abhor the very principles of the revolution? Is it not because the talents, and property of the Republicans hinder the "deep laid plots" which federalism ever exulted in? Is it not because the yeomanry dare to act independent? The man whose conscience is not hoodwinked will answer in the affirmative. If like Curius Dentatus , we remain incorruptible—if we imitate the ancient "Spartan band" in union and harmony, we may frustrate the design of our enemy; which may dispel the dark clouds which threaten our political horizon, and "our children, and our children's children," when they shall experience the effects of our exertions "will rise up and call us blessed."
Republicans—Still bear in mind the spirit of '76, think of "the times that tried men's souls," when many, very many of our brethren fell victims in the cause of liberty—when innocent blood fattened our fields, when nothing sacred was revered by a merciless banditti; and be incited to double diligence, to guard the sacred deposit which is left in our keeping.—Beware, I beseech you, of those who inforce the blind doctrines of an Union in Church and State, left you be sacrificed at the shrine of federal vengeance, and immolated at the altar of tyranny. Before you relinquish the rights which have been so dearly purchased—ere you enter one step into the labyrinth of errors, which aristocracy points out—pause!—As you value your happy government, as you respect the institutions of your virtuous forefathers—pause!—As you detest the wretch who would level your Constitution, as you fear an hereditary president over you—pause!—Picture but once that yourselves are excluded from the right of suffrage, your councils contaminated with vice, your invaluable Constitution fractured, without the power of redress; think how great the calamity! how awful the example!!!—In fine, look at the Constitution of Great-Britain—the national debt incurred under it; consider we have men, who openly and impiously express a wish to exchange ours for such an one; men who like Esau, are willing to dispose of their "birth-rights for a mess of Pottage, and then for heaven's sake—pause!!!
REPUBLICAN.
FOR SALE, BY
JOHN HAZARD, Jun.
RUM by the Hoghead, Ditto. Molasses Ditto. Holland Gin by the Pipe. Barcelona Brandy Ditto. Coffee by the Bag.
Newport, August 6, 1802.
FOR THE REPUBLICAN.
SEVENTY-FIVE—NO. V.
(In continuation.)
AS the cause of Republicanism has universally attracted the venom of those, who with to live and fatten on the labors of mankind; so the "French Revolution," which openly declared for its support, has been the butt of malignant aspersion, misrepresentation, and calumny. The enemies which it at first produced in this country, are not to be forgotten. We had heard of the grievances which Frenchmen groaned under; of the corruption of their rulers—the perfidy, the venality, the ludeness, and debauchery of their court; and were gratified that their indignation began to kindle. By a natural association of ideas their situation was connected with, and likened to ours, when the grim tyrant of Europe (Britain) was wantonly sporting with our privileges and our property. Emotions of sympathy seized the public mind, and "Long live the French nation"—"Success to the Republic," echoed from village to village—from city to city. The glowing ardor of our youth in their evening walks, would resound the generous & manly sentiments. This is spoken of as the popular impulse. There were men among us who at that time, stood aloof from those honest rhapsodies of nobleness, and gratitude; who often witnessed them with murmurs of dislike. Each opportunity was "seized on" by them to discredit the Revolution, and to let down to the ground the approbation which the united voice of America had pronounced upon it. They were unwearied in selecting its blemishes: They would not, they dare not contemplate it on its brighter side.
Who could suppose that amid the convulsions of empire, the blood, and lives of men would be secure? What is a Revolution but conflict? and that of the most horrid, and tremendous kind. A conflict between a people and their tyrant, aided and supported by his mercenary legions, in embattled ranks. What law, but that of force! what umpire but that of the sword! In proportion as those forces are balanced, and to the oppressions, and sufferings that have set them in array, in that proportion will the struggle be desperate. In the present case on either side all was at stake. The people had no alternative but conquest or the most wretched slavery;—the king, and court none, but to crouch the accumulating throng, or submit to a removal from power. We know by experience how those questions are wont to be considered by men who hold pretensions to nobility. Take from their hands the reins of control, and they will endeavor to make the world believe that their very existence is struck at. They pretend to claim them as they would claim their lives by natural right. Deprived of them they affect to weep, as "Rachel wept for her children."
We might go further, and ask by what rule of right they claim the prerogative? Is it by prescription? Is it because they have been clothed with authority, that they so strenuously urge their title to retain it, after all their multiplied perversions of its use? Here we are enabled to perceive the happy advantages enjoyed by Americans. It is that their government is free and elective. Their political code, recognizes the inestimable principle, that abused authority reverts to the people, to be again bestowed as their prudence may dictate. When alarmed by usurpation—when oppressed by tyranny—when injured and insulted by the daring requisitions of profligate venality, they are not driven to the sword for redress! Their Constitution provides a remedy, and it may be peaceably, and quietly obtained. But even here in "a land of pure delight"; where liberty and order mingle their influence, and diffuse consolation, and encouragement, we are frequently apprised of the existence of regal, prescriptive, hereditary principles. Fortunately they have not yet become incorporated in our government. Like Jack-a-lanterns , they flit the open cultivated field, and floating near the turf, dispense their gleaming treacherous light o'er bogs, and fens.
The crisis we have passed of late produced such a temperature in our political atmosphere, as was adapted to disclose them. Many corruptions of aristocracy, and even monarchy, were then brought to light, and exposed, which before had been twinkled on the margin of American politics. It is true they had crept into the administration; but they there operated in disguise: It was only by their effects, that they were suspected. Ranting professions of patriotism; of attachment to the constitution; of fidelity to the people, and zealous ambition to exalt our national character above the skies, formed the dark impenetrable veil under which they were at work: But by their works they were known. "As a good tree bringeth not forth bad fruit; so neither doth a bad tree bring forth good fruit."
We are speaking now, not from surmise; but upon facts. And that we may know the force, extent, and application of what has been, and may be said, it is proper that some of them be specified.
Here we are called to view the conduct of the last administration, combining the incidents by which it was attended. We go no further back, because the obliquities of unprincipled men, might attach to a character two fated to be foiled.
To exhibit a faithful portrait of so complicated a scene of transcendent iniquity, would be indeed, an Herculean task. But however painfully arduous it must be; however derogatory to human nature, and fatal to the federal character (we mean the character of federalism as it there existed, and must appear) it is hoped that before it be long, it will be undertaken, in full, by some able, and faithful hand. Then with a full, and frightful view of the horrid gulph, that was prepared to receive, and devour us alive, we shall have reason to rejoice at the danger escaped; and exulting, exclaim, that "Columbians never, never will be slaves."

In passing a variety of avenues through which the political sentiments of the man, who at that time sat at the helm of state, are to be traced, and ascertained, "the foul shrinks back and startles at destruction." On every side the enchanted passage, we see a gorgon look suspended, wreathing, and hissing, in all the mortal venom, and baleful subtlety of a serpent. Kings, Lords, and Commons: Nobles, villains, and vassals; prejudice, passion, and private interest, warp on the wind, like the Egyptian host of toads, and locusts, and form a canopy under which it is evident he hoped to recline. A lengthy letter written, and subscribed by him in 1790, contains the following astonishing expressions. They are astonishing, because they are uttered by a man who was then at the head of a Republican Government, which he had sworn to support. The expressions follow, and they ought to be marked. "A republican is as unamiable as a witch."—Again, "The people of England have been obliged to wean themselves from the use of it, (republicanism) by making it unpopular, and unrespectable."—Again, "It seems that Mr. Adams was writing in answer to a friend, who by letter had said to him that "the love of liberty is interwoven in the soul of man." "So it is (replied Mr. Adams) in that of a Wolf; and I doubt whether it be much more rational, generous or social in the one than in the other."—Again, "The numbers of men in all ages have preferred ease slumber, and good cheer to liberty when they have been in competition."  These quotations are not made from any personal antipathy to the man: Heaven knows the writer harbors no personal antipathies. But having exposed what he conceived to be a great public interest, it ought to be pursued with unyielding, and undeviating steps. They are mentioned as a principle upon which alone we can explain the numerous and egregious enormities of his four years reign.
SEVENTY-FIVE.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their first session, Begun and held in the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 7th of December, 1801.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for carrying into effect the convention between the United States of America and his Britannic Majesty.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for carrying into effect the convention of the eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and two, between the United States of America and his Britannic Majesty, the sum of two millions six hundred and sixty four thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the aforesaid sum shall be paid in such installments, and at such times, as are fixed by the said convention, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ABRAHAM BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, May 3, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the relief of FULWAR SKIPWITH.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there be paid unto Fulwar Skipwith, out of any money in the public treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four thousand five hundred and fifty dollars, advanced by him for the use of the United States, with an interest at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the first day of November one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, at which time the advance was made.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ABRAHAM BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, May 3, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
DELAWARE. WILMINGTON, July 25.
Harrida Bella!—War! War! Insurrection!! By a gentleman direct from Washington, we learn that a most formidable and daring insurrection has broken out in that devoted city! So well planned was the diabolical scheme of the insurgents, that they had gotten possession of the President's house, before their disorganizing plot was discovered. What has long since
been predicted by those virtuous papers, the Gas of the U. States , Boston Centinel , Washington Federalist , Anti-Democrat , New-York Evening Post , &c. viz. that should Jefferson be elected President, insurrection, anarchy, &c. would follow, has unfortunately for the peace, safety, and happiness of our country, actually come to pass.— Five Hundred Thousand Mammoth Maggots have rushed forth from the Mammoth Cheese , and are now in open rebellion! It is said that expressions have been sent forward, and that the chaste and patriotic Gen. Hamilton , and big Ben, the fighting major of Boston, are commissioned as field officers, to head the troops which are to be sent against those Jacobinical disturbers of our tranquility. By some recent discoveries it appears, that the whole of this maggot insurrection is to be attributed to Albert Gallatin , and the President ; but more particularly the latter, as the most incontrovertible testimony can be produced that he has been for some time past in the constant practice of eating cheese! Nothing perhaps, even in the annals of Jeffersonian depravity, can equal this act of the President, except that of riding alone on the Sabbath to the house of religious worship, on horseback, and hitching his horse to a wooden peg!—Alas! what have we come to? Where are we wandering? At what point shall we stop? We are sorry thus to proclaim our own shame to the world; nor would we publish such serious charges against the constituted authorities of our country, had we not the most satisfactory evidence of their authenticity. The Genius of America must weep, bitterly weep over our desecration. The war-worn veteran, whose honorable scars are a passport to everlasting fame, the inflexible patriot, whose "first best wishes is his country's good," must shed tears of blood when he reflects that we have so shamefully receded from the principles which led to our independence, and elevated us to the first rank among the nations of the earth, as to place a man at the head of our government, who eats mammoth cheese:—a man who wears corduroy pantaloons, faded yellow; yes! absolutely faded yellow, by having often been immersed in soap-suds! A man who wears brass buttons on his coat, and ties his shoes, (or Jefferson boots , as some of his infidel adherents and defenders term them) with leather strings! But not satisfied with the commission of those heinous offences, he has added to the dark catalogue, stuck the gordian knot of infamy to his back, and capt the climax of his crimes, by insulting the people of the United States, in sloping from the elevated and dignified station in which they had placed him, to cut his toe nails with a crooked bladed pen knife!
NEWPORT, Saturday, August 21, 1802.
Ship Sterling , Capt. Toby , arrived at this port on the 11th inst. in 41 days from Gibraltar , brings the following intelligence:
On the 24th of June arrived at Gibraltar , from Tangiers , Mr. Simpson , Consul of the United States, having been ordered to depart from thence at only one hour's notice. This order was in consequence of not complying with a demand of the Emperor of Morocco , to grant convoy for several of his vessels, laden with wheat, bound to Tripoli ; and the release and convoy of the Tripolitan ship, then at Gibraltar , to pass unmolested with her crew. The danger was considered so great (by the Consul and Commodore Morris ) in passing the Straits by the gun-boats, that the latter, with the frigate Chesapeake , came out with only three ships; there being an order from the Emperor to fit his armed craft immediately against the Americans.
Extra of two letters from an officer on board the United States frigate Chesapeake , commodore Morris , handed for publication in the Baltimore American .
GIBRALTAR, May 25.
"We arrived on the 25th with our main-mast sprang; we found here a British fleet, and the Essex frigate, from both which we received every assistance. On taking out our main-mast found it rotten from the mundi to the partners, on the gun deck. The Euterpe and Constellation both arrived in distress. Captain Sterett was in good health, and has gone off to Tripoli . The Algerine frigate Crescent , has taken a Portuguese frigate after an action of three and an half hours. Every Portuguese officer was killed, except one midshipman, and the captain, who being wounded, blew out his brains. Several Portuguese frigates, and two ships of the line are lying here. The British officers have generally visited us, especially lord Keith . The Mediterranean swarms with Algerine cruisers.
"The Tripolitan ship still lies here, but the brig has failed under English colours. A squadron of British ships have failed for Algiers , report says, to demand the Portuguese frigate, for being taken in flight of the rock."
JUNE 19.
"We have got in our mainmast, and are nearly ready for sea. Since the Essex failed we have received information from Morocco that the Emperor's intentions are hostile; and we learn that he has at Sallee two 44 gun ships nearly ready for sea—it is supposed, for the purpose of cruizing against the Americans. This information was kept from us through policy, to prevent our sending for a reinforcement by the Essex . We shall get under way to-morrow morning, to go over to Tangiers to learn the truth of these reports, and I expect, shall return here and wait the arrival of the Adams .
"The Tripolians are all in port, and Tripoli is well blockaded by our cruisers. Americans pass and repass with the greatest safety, without convoy. Capt. Morris is highly be loved by the officers and crew; we are healthy, and in fact, are very happy on board this ship.
From the (New-York) AMERICAN CITIZEN. In the Evening Post of yesterday, Mr. Coleman inserted a piece from the " Newport Mercury ," which he recommended to his readers as "undeniably true." It is on whiskey, gin-fling, toddy, brown sugar, and tea—a very sensible production. It calumniates Mr. Jefferson , the Livingston family, and other eminent republicans. Among other falsehoods, it states that the Clinton family hold offices in this State, the salaries of which amount to twenty-seven thousand and eight hundred dollars a year! Mr. Coleman must have known that this was a glaring falsehood! The Governor is the only person in the family who holds an office in the State. The story may gain currency in New-England, but it cannot obtain any here.
Hudson, (N. Y.) August 2, 1802. C. HOLT requests those printers who exchange with him, to direct their papers to this place; from whence he will send his in return in a week or two. And he will thank a few of his fellow-editors to publish this note once or twice.
To Readers and Correspondents.
The original productions in this day's paper, merit a diligent perusal.— Old-South is "pungent and satirical."
Several valuable pieces prepared for the press, are necessarily deferred till our next.
ERRATA. —40th line from the bottom of last column in the first page of this paper, (after the word liberties .) for sands , read, of thousands .
DIED. —At the Havanna , of the Fever , Mr. DEAPER NORTHAM , of this town.
In this town, on Monday last, Miss MARY TABER , only daughter of Mr. Abner Taber , in the 9th year of her age.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE.
   Fahrenheit's Thermometer—1802. Winds. Weather.   Aug. Day.     13 71 N Cloudy Fair   14 65 N SE Fair Do.   15 69 NE Rain   16 70 SW S Cloudy Fair   17 72 NE NW Do. Do.   18 71 Do. NE Do. Do.   19 64 Do. Do. Rain Do.  
CUSTOM-HOUSE
District of Newport, August 20. ENTERED. Schooner Deborah , Baxter , Bolton Ship Eagle , Wood , Havre-de-grace & Isle of May CLEARED. Schooner Fane , Simpson , Frenchman's Bay Brig Sally , Gray , Havanna Sloop Charming Sally , Cooper , Hartford Brig Concord , Slocum , Charleston Schooner Deborah , Baxter , Bristol Fortune, Dunlap , Bath Brig Little Sally , Allen , Africa Sloop Two Sisters , Eail , New-York Brig Betsey , Spink , West-Indies Schooner Sally , Bly , New-York Sloop Seaflower , Greene , Alexandria
District of Rhode-Island, to wit.
BE it remembered, that on the nineteenth day of August, in the twenty-seventh year of the independence of the United States of America, JOSEPH RODMAN of the said district, hath deposited in this Office the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit, " The perfect Accountant, or an improved System of Book-Keeping, according with the approved Italian Method, adapted to the capacities of youthful Students, and worthy the attention of the most accomplished merchant, by Joseph Rodman ," in conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States, intitled " An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned. "
EDMUND T. ELLERY, Clerk of the District of Rhode-Island. A true copy of Record, Attest, Edmund T. Ellery.
FOR SALE, BY Jacob Richardson , At the Post-Office, a great variety of Books and Stationary; among which are, several new publications, viz.
A VIEW of the Political conduct of AARON BURR , Esq. Vice-President.— Wood's Correct Statement .— Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales .—Also, Adams' Four Letters , being an interesting Correspondence between JOHN ADAMS , late President, and SAMUEL ADAMS , late Governor of Massachusetts.—Where may be had, a large Assortment of House Paper, and Borders.
To be sold as above, a few TICKETS in the Providence Baptist Meeting-House Lottery. August 21, 1802. 99tf
TO BE LET,
AND immediate possession given, a large two story Dwelling House, situated in Broad-Street, with a convenient yard—good well of water—Chaife-House and Barn. Conditions may be known by applying to THOMAS TOWNSEND.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of Thomas Weaver , late of Middletown , in the county of Newport , deceased, are hereby notified to exhibit the same for settlement; and those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to RUTH WEAVER, Executrix. Middletown, August 20, 1802. 99
REMOVAL. W. R. WILDER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER,
Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's , WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationery line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 99tf
THE French Commissary of Commercial Relations in the State of Rhode-Island , informs his fellow-citizens, the Frenchmen, residing in this State, that agreeably to the order he has lately received, a Register is opened in his Office to collect their votes on the question of re-election of the First Consul for life; and it shall remain open till the 28th of the present month. LEQUINIO KERBLAY. Newport, 19th August, 1802.
THEATRE, NEWPORT.
The Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport , and its vicinity, are respectfully informed, that the Theatre will be opened in the first week of September, 1802, by the Bolton company. When will be presented the much admired Comedy, in 5 Acts—Called
SPEED THE PLOUGH,
Written by T. Morton, Esq. Sir Philip Blandford , Mr. Kenny . Morrington , Mr. Dykes . Sir Abel Handly , Mr. Dickenson . Bob Handly , Mr. Downie . Henry , Mr. Powell . Farmers Affield , Mr. Bates . Evergreen , Mr. Barnes . Gerald , Mr. Bignall . Servant , Mr. Moore . Miss Blandford , Miss Powell . Lady Handly , Mrs. Dickenson . Susan Affield , Mrs. Bignall . Dame Affield , Mrs. Graupner .
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT.
Particulars in future advertisements & hand-bills. Boxes 1 Dollar—Pit 50 Cents—Gallery 25 Cents. Doors to be opened at 1/2 past 6, and curtain to rise at 1/2 past 7 o'clock.
ALL persons who have demands on the Estate of Capt. William Briggs , late of Little-Compton , deceased, are desired to call on the subscribers and receive their just dues.—And all those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to call on either of us, at our respective dwellings, and make payment. CORNELIUS BRIGGS, JOB BRIGGS, Executors. Little-Compton, August 20, 1802. 99tf
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport , having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON , late of said Newport , deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law. EDMUND TOWNSEND, THOMAS PECKHAM, Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBETH EASTON, DAVID BUFFUM, JOHN SLOCUM, Executors. Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 82tf
FLEECE WOOL.
FOR sale, three or four hundred weight of excellent Sheep's Wool , cheap for Cash.—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 6.
For Sale,
THE staunch Schooner LAURA —sixty-six tons burthen.—Said Schooner may be put to sea at a small expence—For terms, apply to NATHANIEL LYNDON, HUGH VICKARY. Newport, August 14, 1802. 98tf
Wants to Purchase,
A SMALL FARM, of about 15 or 20 acres, on Rhode-Island , for which Cash, and a generous price will be given. Enquire of the Printer. July 17, 1802. 749
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY MARE, of middling size, good in a team, and is a fine breeder. She would be very valuable to keep on a farm, and is also in good order for Shipping. Enquire of the Printer. August 13, 1802.
To be Sold,
A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street , with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaife-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, fronting Broad-Street and Tanner Street , with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaife-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 77tf

From the (N. J.) Centinel of Freedom.
The following is a parody on a piece which appeared in a paper published at Hudson, in the State of New-York, entitled "The Wasp."
A TORY'S head for naught is good, 'Tis senseless as a log of wood; A thick, impenetrable "thing," Nor sense nor reason make it "ding;" "Ding dong!" Ah no! 'tis gone, A tory's head is like a stone.
A tory's head of horn is made, By Nature's journey-wench, (a jade!) There's nought on th' outside or within, Nor could a "ding" be forc'd by gin. "Ding dong!" How sad the tale, For sum nor wine can aught avail!
A little "Wasp," with buzzing sound, Now flits the tories head around, And though it goads them with its sting, The hard, dull sconces never "ding." "Ding dong!" 'Tis all in vain; Their heads are form'd with leaden brain!
But hark! methinks I hear a sound, Advancing o'er th' adjacent ground, A "Bee" comes humming o'er the plain, And lo the "Wasp" in battle slain, And now methought a tory's head, Would "ding," but no, the brain was lead!
Enter the "Wasp" with honors due, O "Balance" men! belong to you, But fill your heads will never "ding," Like log of wood, quite senseless thing: "Ding dong!" not e'en a knell, For "Wasp" defunct, or last farewell!!
The conductor of the Balance, printed at Hudson, are said to edit the Wasp.
SELECTED TOASTS.
The following Toasts were given, at different places, on the 5th of July, 1802.— They have been hitherto omitted for want of room.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, the Philosopher and Statesman—The first and only chief magistrate who proposed the plan to lighten the burthens of the people, by abridging his own powers, and lessening executive patronage.
AARON—May the people of the United States never suffer the plagues of his Rod, and disdain to bow down to the Calf.
Religion—we love it in its purity, but not as an engine of political delusion.
Farmers and Mechanics, the strength and support of our Country—May they never suffer their liberties to be sacrificed at the shrine of aristocracy.
Republican Presses—With the sting and flame of truth, may they triumph over the gigantic lies of their opponents.
The virtuous majority in Congress—may they, like their predecessors in '76, never listen to British agents, be Chas'd from their posts by the exterminating principles of a Tracy—or deceived by the charms of a Harper.
The Judiciary of the United States—May the Judges HOLD their offices during good behaviour, and receive an undiminished compensation for their services DURING THEIR CONTINUANCE IN OFFICE only.
The Heads of Department and Attorney-General—A bright Constellation of virtue and talents in our political hemisphere.
The Judiciary of the United States—while wisdom and prudence guide their decisions, may they always recollect that "they who can create can destroy."
Jefferson—Of morals pure—of virtues rare—of philosophy great—of patriotism indefatigable—of economy unparalleled.
The heads of department—may the cry of fire! fire! fire! never be wanted to settle their accounts.
Repeal of the Judiciary Law, and internal Taxes—May all the Federal Artillery pointed against Republicanism be dismounted.
* At this toast (which was given in Hartford, Connecticut,) the wording of the cannon was made of the Stamp Act—midnight Judiciary Law—some of the inflammatory pieces of Burleigh & Procion, published in the Courant—and one of Granny Mose's abusive Palladiums.—It was truly a great gun, loaded with federalism—and wonderful to tell, it did not work.
More evidence of Mr. Adams' Republicanism.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Adams to a friend, dated New-York, Oct. 18, 1790, as published in the Boston Gazette.
"The love of Liberty, you say, is interwoven in the soul of Man." So it is according to La Fontaine, in that of a Wolf, and I doubt whether it be much more rational, generous or social in one than the other, until in man it is enlightened by experience, reflection, education and civil and political institutions, which are first produced and constantly supported and improved by a few, that is the NOBILITY."
You say, gentlemen aristocrats, that Jefferson receives his salary. Wonderful! The illustrious Washington drew all his salary, and will you dare throw a blot on his memory, by stating as a crime, a President of the United States receiving the compensation allowed by law for his services?
Pray what did Johnny Adams do? Tell me whether he did not take the silver plate off the
carriage of the United States, besides receiving his annual salary?—Likewise inform if he did not leave the seat of government at one o'clock on the night previous to Jefferson's being the President?
Will you tell us by what law Johnny Adams procured the 500 dollars which he bestowed on Senator Ross?
Also inform us whether Adams did not lay out the public money appropriated for the purpose of buying household furniture in the purchase of a chariot and eight horses, to parade through the country in monarchical style?
It is laughable to notice the aristocrats, how they labor to get the same republicans.—On all occasions themselves are calling themselves republicans, and still the poor creatures find it useless labor. As for the name of federalist, they have damned, and have shown a desire to get rid of it. The people thinking it, with all the odium lately brought on it, too good for the aristocrats, have agreed to decline calling them federalists, and have substituted the name tory. This is what conoundly chagrines, and disappoints the aristocrats. They thought if they could once throw off the name federalist, that it would be the easiest thing in life to be called republicans. Having however got their eyes a little open, they find that Bricebub himself stands as much chance of getting the character of a saint, as they do that of republicanism. [ib.]
To be Sold at Auction,
ON the 24th day of August next, at two of the clock in the afternoon, (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day) unless previously disposed of at private sale—part of the real estate of Peleg Allen, late of Middletown, deceased—consisting of, from fifteen to thirty acres of Land, as occasion may require. Sale to be on the premises, where the conditions shall be made known. Said Land joins the road about four miles and an half from Newport.
ELIZABETH ALLEN, } Administratrix. THOMAS C. ALLEN, } Executors. Middletown, July 23, 1802.
Clark Bliss
INFORMS his friends, and the public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thames-Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spooner—where he has for sale, a General Assortment of
West-India Goods:
Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas, of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crackery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys' Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Chests, Oak Kgs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
Newport, May 7, 1802. 84tf.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at the Store of JOHN A. SHAW, Esq. Co. A BOX of the Newest Fashion'd JEWELRY, direct from Europe, consisting of the most Fashionable Ladies EAR RINGS. July 8, 1802. 93
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport, HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He also carries on the
Goldsmith's & Silvermith's
Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale,
Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and silver tea-pots; dishes, small swords and hangers; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; castors andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; Bayley's sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish Segars; best Makahau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. 10tf
Entertainment,
BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Peter, sign of the Anchor, a little South-east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen, may depend on being accommodated, to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 99tf
JOHN R. SHEARMAN,
HAS opened an Assortment of DRY GOODS, (at the shop formerly occupied by Mrs. Sheffield) a few doors below Mr. Thomas Townsend's Coffee-House. Newport, June 3, 88tf
MARY MUMFORD
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she carries on the Tin-ware business, in the South Shop of the same House where it was carried on by her deceased husband. She has at present on hand, a large assortment of TIN WARE, which she will dispose of very cheap for Cash.
Those persons who will please to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having their work faithfully done, and the smallest favor will be gratefully acknowledged.
* * * For sale as above, an Assortment of JAPANNED WARE, Glass Lamps, and Two large Franklin Stoves. Newport, June 13, 1802. 89tf
GROCERIES,
Of a Warranted quality, and at the lowest prices, at Retail, by
John Hazard, jun.
One door North of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House.
  WINE. MADERA YEARS. Gun powder   particular, Hyson,   Teneriffe, do. Souchong, &   Sherry, Bohea,   Lisbon, Coffee,   Malaga, Boston Chocolate   Port, No. 1 & 2,   Claret, and Shells,   Frontinac, Rice,   Old Cognac and Mace,   FRUIT in INDIA PROCESSES. Barcelona Brandy, Nutmegs,   Holland Gin, Cinnamon,   W. I. Rum, Cassia,   Cherry, do. Cloves,   Creme de Noyan, Pimento,   Anniseed, Black Pepper,   Ratafia, and other Ginger,   Cordials, West India & Ameri-   Anniseed Spirits, can Cayenne,   Clove Water, Flour of Mustard,   SUGAR. Shrub, Shell'd, Soft, and   Hibbert's Porter, hard Shell'd   Bottled Cider, Almonds,   Taunton Ale, Box & Cask Raisins,   Essence of Spruce, Currants—Zant,   Vinegar, Prunes,   Dry Citron, Figs,   Peaches, Superfine and Com-   Pears, mon Flour,   Green gages, Cattle, Brown, and   Apricots, & Shaving Soap,   Nectarines, Spermaceti Candles,   Ginger, Tallow (mould) do.   Lime, Poland Starch,   Citron, Macebaub and Rap-   &c. pee Snuff,   Guava Jelly, Twist & Keg To-   Tamarinds, bacco,   Anchovies, Spanish Segars,   Olives, Liquid blue,   Capers, Ink powder,   Pickled Walnuts, Spice Bitters,   West-India Rickets, Punch Sieves,   Salad Oil, Fruit Baskets,   Pepper Sauce, Gun Powder,   Ketchup, Shot, & Flint,   India Soy, Flour and other   Bak'd Salt, Indigo,   Salt Petre, Scotch Herring, in   Pearlash, Kegs,   Double and Glass Ware, &c. &c.   single refind,   Lump,   Powdered, &   Brown,           
Newport, July 30, 1802. 96tf.
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH BRIGGS, A few Hhds. 4th proof Jamaica Spirits good flavored. 10 Puncheons 3d proof Rum. 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 2 Casks Malaga Wine. 20 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES. 2000 Weight best Green Coffee, by Wholesale or Retail.
A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. 50tf
Nathaniel Nason,
INFORMS the Public that he has commenced the TIN PLATE Working Business, at the house occupied by his father David Nason, nearly opposite the foot of the Church-Lane, where all kinds of Tin Ware is manufactured in the best manner, and at the shortest notice, of the best materials. All orders, for any kind of Tin Ware, executed immediately. Constant attendance given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, June 27, 1802. 92tf
TO BE SOLD,
A F A R M, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also,
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Feb. 25. 5ett
Green & Tillinghast,
HEREBY inform their old Customers and the Public in general, that they have just received a large Assortment of Spring Goods, which they are now selling at the most reduced prices at their Store, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, May 20, 1802. 86tf
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY
Christopher C. Olney,
Delivered at his Mills, or at his Paper Ware-House,
WHERE he has for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. For L cap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO,
A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKEWISE Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c.
Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag.
N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, March 3, 1802. 74tf
WE the subscribers, being by the Honorable Court of Probate for the Town of Newport, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the estate of Sarah Ingraham, late of Newport aforesaid, widow, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being by said Court allowed from the date hereof, for the creditors to bring in their claims, and prove their demands;—Notice is hereby given to all persons having any legal claims or demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within said time, otherwise they will be precluded.
EDMUND TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } And all persons indebted to said estate, by Notes, Book-Accounts, or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN LAWTON, } Executors. JOHN TOWNSEND, } Newport, August 2, 1802. 97tf
Hard Ware Store.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARD WARE, direct from the Manufacturers, which he will offer for sale, in Providence, at the Store of Mr. ISAAC FITMAN, directly opposite the Baptist Meeting House, by Wholesale only, upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased at New-York or Boston.—They are now opening, and will be all opened in a few days, by HENRY GREW. Providence, May 21, 1802. 87tf
John A. Shaw, Esq. Co.
INFORM the public that they have taken a shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the Watch-Making business in all its branches; and have for sale, Warranted and common English and Geneva watches, gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, Sugar-Tongs, &c.—Looking-Glasses, Tea-Trays, Waiters, Dressing-Cases, Plated and Wooden Castors, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, Candlesticks, dart and common Walking Sticks, Scotch, Rappée & Makahau Snuff, Starch, Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Britannia Coffee Pots, &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. * * Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
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, Tea 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.—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. 8tf
FOR SALE,
Theaunch Sloop LOUISA, BURTHEN 74 tons, five years old, now lying at Sevens' wharf; in complete order, and is ready to receive a cargo immediately. Inventory may be seen, by applying to either of the Subscribers. ROBERT LAWTON, BENJAMIN MARSHALL. Newport, June, 13, 1802. 8tf