Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1807-07-11 00:00:00

Gerald of the United States.
WARREN, (R. I.)—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 33, of Vol. XV.]
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1807.
[Whole No. 761.]
NEW GOODS, OPENING THIS DAY, AND FOR SALE BY Elizabeth Croade, A large and elegant assortment of the latest and most fashionable Goods, which in addition to her late supply makes the assortment complete, viz.
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All colours, black India and Florence ditto—Spiders Web, Lyon's net, dic'd, Veined, Diagonal, moll moll and Leno Mullins, spiged & Plain Book, ditto.
Elegant \frac{3}{4} , \frac{1}{2} , \frac{1}{4} & \frac{1}{8} Damask Silk Shawls, India long and short silk Gloves all colours. Men's black and white shawls, do.
Silk hose of every description, do. India Cottons from 12. to 22. of all widths and Qualities, unusually low.
India Calicoes.
Coasterpines.
Worked Sleeves and Cap Borders.
Linens Cambrics.
Black, white and coloured Cotton, do.
Silk & cotton Umbrellas and Ladies Parisols.
Straw Hats and Bonnets, of the newest take.
Chip and Willow Sheets.
Black and coloured sewing Silks, Ribbons, Bobbins, Tapes, Bindings, &c. &c.
—ALSO—
Wines a good assortment, viz.
Muscad, Lisbon, Sherry, Vidonis and Port.
Liquors.—West-India Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Cutlery, Japan'd Ware of most every description.
N. B.—She invites her friends customers and the Public to call and see, as the above being chiefly bought with cash, enables her to sell them at a very low price.
JUNE 27, 1807.—L.F.
BRITISH OUTRAGE.
From the Norfolk Herald , of June 25.
ON Tuesday we gave a short account of the sad affair which now engrosses all time and all conversation—Shortly after that publication, the Chesapeake arrived in Hampton Roads without Colours, and the Officers without arms; and about 4 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, (Tuesday) the wounded arrived at this place, and were immediately sent to the marine Hospital, where every thing necessary and comfortable is provided for their relief. The following is a list of their names, and of the names also of those killed.
A list of the killed and wounded on board the frigate CHESAPEAKE :
KILLED.
Joseph Arnold, City of Washington; John Lawrence, Pennsylvania; John Sharkey, Philadelphia.
WOUNDED.
Mr. Brock, Midshipman; Robert McDonald, Washington City; Thomas Short, Virginia; George Percival, Philadelphia; Francis Cawthorne, New-York; James Epps, Petersburg, Virginia; Cotton Brown, Candia, N. Hampshire; Peter Simmons, Prussia; Wm. Hendrick, Albany. (New-York.) Peter Ellison, Denmark; John Hayden, Baltimore; John Parker, New-York; William Moody, Delaware.
As the anxiety, rage and alarm on this subject, instead of subsiding is increasing, and the whole of this part of the country is ripe and prepared for any thing that may promise revenge, we hasten to lay before the public all the particulars of this unhappy affair, that we have been able to procure in addition to those already published—it is fully ascertained that this is not at all an affair of accident, that the orders were regularly sent, that the Leopard went out of the Capes prepared for action, that she took every possible advantage of the unprepared and almost defenceless state of the Chesapeake , and that she did every thing she could do to destroy her, until there remained not the smallest pretence for further fire or for deliberate murder. It appears that the Leopard after bearing down upon the Chesapeake , fired a shot on board with a copy of the Captain's instructions, which were to procure four men stated to be mutineers belonging to his Majesty's fleet, and then on board the Chesapeake , or at least, to demand a search for them—the boat was near half an hour alongside, and after much talk, was, by a signal ordered to the Leopard ; she had scarcely got out of danger
before a shot was fired into the Chesapeake ; and that was succeeded by a broad-side, several others followed, until it appeared evident that mischief enough had been done, and the Chesapeake's colours were down—In all this time the latter ship fired but two, or at most three scattering shots, and these most accidentally and without order, for she wholly unprovided was for action, that 'tis said her Cables were coiled over the Guns, and as the powder had not been properly damaged, and had been discovered to be damp, they were that day engaged in getting it out to dry, and the fire in the ship had been put out to prevent accidents.
The two ships, after this, stood further off to sea; and the American ship of war the Chesapeake , underwent a regular search from his Majesty's ship the Leopard , and 4 men were taken, 2 of whom were said to be native impressed Americans, who had escaped after long confinement.
The world is always curious to know the first occasion or the first act of war; and we have been thus particular that the origin of, perhaps, a war one may not be forgotten. We should blame our captain for executing the orders of his superior if he executed them like a man, but the cold blooded, cowardly cruelty, with which this business was effected, reflects disgrace and dishonor on the whole British Navy; he well knew that the Chesapeake was little better than a lumbered store-ship carrying out supplies for the Mediterranean, as totally unprepared for action as unconscious of danger, and without waiting to see the effect of one broad-side, or to observe if she had struck, he continued his fire till, in the sea-phrase, she was quite cut up.—Some of the shot went quite through her hull, her rigging and sails are torn to pieces, and she arrived with 5 feet water in the hold.
Let the English boast of their action and of the burnings of Fairchild together, but let them remember that similar conduct will produce similar effects—the Spirit of the Country is at last roused, and Britain, detected in all quarters of the earth but this, is at last detected here—she has no Ally now but the white Negroes of the North.
Yesterday a more numerous and more unanimous collection of people, assembled in this place, than was ever before witnessed—but one voice, but one sentiment, but one spirit of retaliation and revenge was to be heard or seen, temporised; however, by quiet resignation to the will of our Government for the present, in full and ardent expectation of opportunity of redress hereafter.—The following resolutions were adopted by the meeting, and copies directed to be sent to the neighbouring towns and states:
At a meeting of the Citizens of the Borough of Norfolk and Town of Portsmouth, held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, the 24th June.
General THOMAS MATHEWS, unanimously called to the Chair.
SAMUEL MOSLEY, appointed Secretary to the Meeting.
The Meeting after due consideration, came to the following Resolutions.
Whereas the Government of our Country has constantly manifested an ardent inclination for the preservation of peace, and to secure that friendly disposition which might reasonably be expected from the justice of foreign nations, (if such a sentiment as that of justice was to be found among them) and whereas, we as individuals, seriously deprecate the horrors of war, and view it as one of the greatest evils which can befall our country; but when we behold our Fellow Citizens impressed, and forced by a tyrannical and arbitrary power to fight against their own country, and basely and infinitely murdered on our coasts; it becomes necessary at this awful crisis, to be prepared to meet the consequences which such conduct and such inclinations give reasonable cause to expect, to discipline ourselves and be in readiness to take up arms in defence of those sacred rights which our forefathers purchased with their blood; and until our Government shall have been informed of the late glaring violation of our rights and our sovereignty, in the unprovoked and unprovocated attack upon the U. S. frigate Chesapeake , Commodore BARRON, within a few miles of our coast, by the British squadron, composed of the Bellona , Commodore Douglas , the Triumph , Capt. Hardy , the Leopard , Capt. Humphreys ; and the Melampus , Capt. Hawker , acting under orders of Commodore Douglas ; and the inhuman murder of our Fellow Citizens in the attempt of the Leopard to carry those orders into effect: Therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That all communication with the British ships of war, now within our waters and on our coasts, and with their Agents or Agents among us, be discontinued, and that we will use our best exertions to prevent all such intercourse, and that all persons guilty thereof shall be deemed infamous.
Resolved unanimously, That we will view with abhorrence any attempt at such communication, and deem any person or persons inimical to our country, who shall directly or indirectly hold such intercourse, or render any aid or assistance to the British ships of war by
supplying them with provisions or necessaries of any kind whatever, until the decision of our government be known.
Resolved unanimously, In order the better to effect the above purpose, that a committee be appointed to correspond with the inhabitants of the neighboring countries, and those of the waters of Elizabeth river and the sea coast, notifying the flagrant outrage that has been committed and the measures passed by us, and recommending similar measures to their consideration.
Resolved unanimously, That our Fellow Citizens the pilots of the Chesapeake bay and Hampton, whose patriotism we hold in the highest estimation, are requested by this meeting to discontinue entirely, their professional services to all British ships of war.
Resolved unanimously, That we view this unprovoked, piratical, savage and assassin-like attack upon the Chesapeake , with that horror and detestation which should always attend a violation of the faith of nations and the laws of war; and we pledge our lives and our property to co-operate with the government in any measures which they may adopt, whether of vengeance or of retaliation.
Resolved unanimously, That the Mayor of this Borough be requested to call upon the Lieut. Col. Commandant of the Militia to hold in readiness, an armed force for the purposes of defence, and for carrying these resolutions into effect.
Resolved unanimously, That these resolutions be extended to all British ships of war which may hereafter anchor within our ports, 'till complete restitution is made to our government for this detestable outrage on the Chesapeake .
Resolved unanimously, That a subscription be opened, and left in the possession of the Chairman, to raise a fund to be applied to the relief of the wounded and the families of the killed on board the Chesapeake , under the direction of the Superintendent of the Hospital, the Mayor of the Borough of Norfolk, and Richard Blow, Esq. of Portsmouth.
Resolved unanimously, That the Committee be requested to correspond with the inhabitants of the principal sea-ports, and endeavor as far as in their power to obtain their consent to these resolutions, so far as effectually to withhold all supplies to any British armed vessel on the coast of the United States until ample justice is obtained by our Executive.
Resolved unanimously, That the Superintendent of the Hospital, in the event of the death of any of the unfortunate Mariners of the Chesapeake , now under his care, report the same to the Committee, who shall from the funds subscribed, defray the expense of the funeral, and the said Committee are hereby authorized to invite their fellow-citizens to attend, and to make the necessary arrangements.
Resolved unanimously, That the Collector be requested to furnish one of the Revenue Cutters to watch over and prevent any communications with any of his B. M. ships, and that the Commandant of the Fort be requested to co-operate with this measure.
Resolved unanimously, That copies of the proceedings of this meeting be transmitted by the Chairman to the President of the United States and the Governor of Virginia, and that they be published in the news-papers of this Borough.
Resolved unanimously, That the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, be requested to wear crape for 10 days, as a testimony of their respect for the memory of those persons on board the Chesapeake , who have fallen victims to British tyranny and premeditated assassination.
Resolved unanimously, That this Meeting approves, and deems the conduct of our fellow-citizens of Hampton, in destroying the water casks belonging to the British frigate Melampus , highly laudable and praiseworthy.
Resolved unanimously, That THOMAS MATHEWS, Chairman, Thomas Newton, jun. Luke Wheeler, Theodore Armistead, Richard B. Lee, Moses Myers, William Pennock, William Newum, Thomas Blanchard, Daniel Bedinger, Sabb Fester, J. W. Mordaugh, Richard Blow, and Francis S. Taylor, be a Committee to carry the foregoing resolutions into effect.
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting tender thanks to Gen. Thomas Mathews, for his able discharge of the duties of the Chair. (Signed) THOMAS MATHEWS. (Scribe.) SAM. MOSLEY, Sec'y.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, June 25, 1807. To Brigadier-General MATHEWS, Chairman of the Committee appointed to carry into effect the Resolutions, &c.
Sir, As I do not perfectly understand how far the confirmation of the Resolutions adopted
at a meeting held yesterday, as they respect the communication between myself and his Majesty's ships in the Chesapeake, may be supposed to extend, I beg leave to require of you, Sir, as the Chairman of the Committee appointed to carry those resolutions into effect, whether any or what restrictions is thereby intended to be laid on my communication with the King's ships—whether the Schooners which have hitherto been used as advice boats, will be permitted to pass as heretofore, conversatively, and whether there will be any ob- tion to myself, or any of my family, going backwards or forwards to the ships of war below, in such boats as may be allowed to carry my correspondence, or to our going by land to the Bay side, and embarking from thence and returning to the shore in the ship boats.
I have the honor to remain, With perfect respect, Sir, Your most obedt. humble serv't JOHN HAMILTON,
To Col. John Hamilton, Consul for the South of Virginia.
Sir, In answer to your letter of this date, I am directed by the Committee to say, that the Schooners hitherto employed as advice-boats in the service of H. B. Majesty's ships, cannot be permitted to pass and repass as heretofore.—The Committee view the object of the Resolutions as intending to prevent supplies of every kind being afforded to these ships until the pleasure of our Government be known. The Committee can see no obstacle to you or any of your family communicating with the Officers of H. B. M.'s ships in either of the modes you mention, confident that an attempt will be made to contravene the Resolution restricting supplies. The boats you may engage in this service will be permitted to pass without examination.
I have the honor to be, With perfect respect, Your most obedient servant, THOMAS MATHEWS, Chairman of the Committee. Norfolk, June 26, 1807.
Extracts of a letter from Hampton, dated June 26, 1807.
"We have just news from the British man of war by the Pilot that were discharged yesterday. They declare, that if their water and provisions do not come to them as usual, they will lay three ships of war along side Hampton—and their barges above, and take them by force!—The Hamptonians are cocking balls, and making carriages, to bid them welcome."
The following letter to the Committee of Correspondence has been received from George Hope, Esq. of Hampton, dated June 26.
Sir, I just now received yours with the enclosed Resolutions of the Citizens of Norfolk, and immediately communicated them to Col. Wray, and posted, to make them as public as possible. The inhabitants of this place unanimously feel indignant at the outrage committed on the Chesapeake , and are concerted measures to prevent the landing of any boats from the ships, which it is probable they may attempt.
I am with respect, GEORGE HOPE."
At a meeting of the Committee at the Eagle Tavern, on Friday, June 26, 1807.
PRESENT—Thomas Mathews, Daniel Bedinger, J. W. Mordaugh, Luke Wheeler, William Newum, Thomas Newton, Thomas Blanchard, Tho. Armistead.
Resolved unanimously, as the opinion of this Committee, that the British Officer who this day brought dispatches to Col. Hamilton, not having hoisted a flag before his approach to our harbour, was not afterwards entitled to be considered as coming under the protection of a flag of truce; and as such, he should not have been discharged, but should have been held in custody until the pleasure of the government was known.
Resolved unanimously, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that any British Officer coming to this place, shall be considered as a prisoner, until the decision of the government be known.
Resolved unanimously, That the proceedings of this meeting be regularly published. The Committee of Correspondence laid before the Committee, a letter from Mr. Hope of Hampton, which was ordered to be published.
Resolved, that Theodore Armistead and Thomas Newton, jun. be a Committee to ascertain the best means of establishing a Telegraphic communication between the sea-shore, and this place.
Mr. James M. Mordaugh having informed the Committee that a number of young gentlemen had instructed him to offer their services for the erection of batteries for the defence of the Towns of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Resolved, that Mr. Mordaugh be requested to return them the thanks of this Committee.

see for their pa... time is not distant when an opportunity will be offered for the display of their zeal.
THOMAS MATHEWS, Chairman. THO. ARMISTEAD, Sec'y.
The following letter, the original of which is lodged in the Collector's Office, was handed us for publication.
To the Commander on board of the U. States frigate Chesapeake, in H. Roads.
On board his B. M. ship Bellona, Capt. Douglas, June 18.
Sir, We request that you will have the kindness to take us out of this ship, for we are very much against serving the British. It is a nation we have no hopes of getting clear of unless you befriend us. We have all American productions, but they will not look at them; and moreover were all born and brought up in the United States of America: and as we are now in the waters of our own country, hope its laws will protect us.
We were first taken on board the Melpomene, and thence sent on board this ship. We are your humble servants.
John Holdridge, John Hayton, John Roberts, James Tarrell, John Barcus, Peter White, Jeremiah Holmes, James Craig, John Hartman, George Brannan, Stephen Fiddell, Emory Griffin, Conrad Smith, Charles Washington, John Henry, William Mary.
Yesterday morning arrived here the crew of the Schooner Margaret K. Bailey, Capt. Ferguson, captured on the 19th instant, by the Leopard, British frigate, about ten miles to the eastward of Chinkoteague, in 14 fathoms water, and after having a Delaware pilot on board upwards of eight hours. She was from Havana, with a valuable cargo of coffee and sugar, the property of Lewis Clapier, of Philadelphia. The frigate took out the crew, except the captain, and sent her for Halifax, not allowing them time to take their clothes or any other article from on board the Schooner.
During the time they were on board the Leopard, they were treated with much rudeness—their provisions taken from them and torn; and on the morning of the 23d, when preparing to get under weigh to attack the Chesapeake, were put on board the Triumph, where they met with very different treatment, and were the next day put on board the Schooner Maria, Blake, from Antigua, bound to East-River.
The Norfolk Herald of the 30th ult. states, that the Committee of that town had received information from Hampton, that an attempt to land at that place would be made from the British ships. Four of the gun-boats were manned in a few hours, and sailed immediately for the defence of that place. The permission granted to the British Consul of holding correspondence with the commander of the British squadron had been rescinded. Fort Norfolk was to be repaired, and guns placed there for its defence. The committee of Williamsburg in a letter to the committee of Norfolk, recommend to them "to adopt proper measures, to secure the persons of any of the crews of the British squadrons that may be found on shore; and to give information to the British commodore, that if the seamen taken from the Chesapeake shall be executed, it will be considered a just ground of retaliation; and that the British seamen will be detained as a ransom for the lives of the seamen taken from the Chesapeake, until the sense of the American government can be known."
One of the seamen of the Chesapeake who died of his wounds in the Marine Hospital, was interred at Norfolk on the 23d ult. The funeral was attended by all the inhabitants. The corpse was carried from the hospital to the county wharf, attended by a procession of boats, during which minute guns were fired, and all the shipping in the harbour had their colours half mast.
Shortly after the news of the late British outrage on the Chesapeake reached Philadelphia, a mob went on board the British brig Fox lying at one of their docks, unrigging the rudder and dragged it through the streets. The business was stopped here by the interference of the civil authority, and the following notice was published:
PUBLIC INFORMATION. The committee appointed by the citizens of the first Congressional district, inform their fellow citizens, that by consent of the owners of the brig Fox, the vessel is committed to the care of the committee, and is under their safeguard. Capt. Hall has been appointed by the committee, to whom the vessel is entrusted, and if any violence shall, hereafter, be done, the Committee will consider it as an insult offered to them, and as an outrage done their character, and they cannot suppose that any citizen will do injury to the feelings or honor of men appointed to watch over their interests.
Extract from the log book of the Revenue Cutter Active. Monday, June 29th, 1807. Cape Henry bearing South, distant about two leagues. At half past 4, put the pilot on board of the pilot-boat. About this time a ship of the line, then about 2 leagues distant, fired a gun to bring us too; and at the same time manœuvred one of her cutters armed with a swivel, and gave chase for three quarters of an hour, during which time they fired three times. Finding they could not come up with us, gave up the chase, being at that time about one mile and three-quarters from us. At 8 P. M. saw a ship or some other vessel directly in our wake, until half past 10, having altered her course, as we altered ours, supposed to be a privateer.
BY THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America.
A PROCLAMATION.
Washington-City, July 2, 1807.
DURING the wars which for some time, have unhappily prevailed among the powers of Europe, the United States of America, firm in their principles of peace, have endeavored by justice, by a regular discharge of all their national and social duties, and by every friendly office their situation, has admitted, to maintain, with all the belligerents, their accustomed relations of friendship, hospitality, and commercial intercourse. Taking no part in the questions which animate these powers against each other nor permitting themselves to entertain a wish but for the restoration of general peace, they have observed with good faith the neutrality they assumed, and they believe that no instance of a departure from its duties can be justly imputed to them by any nation. A free use of their harbours and waters, the means of resisting and of refreshment, of succour to their sick and suffering, have, at all times, and on equal principles, been extended to all, and this too amidst a constant recurrence of acts of insubordination to the laws of violence to the persons, and of trespasses on the property of our citizens, committed by officers of one of the belligerent parties received among us. In truth these abuses of the laws of hospitality have, with few exceptions, become habitual to the commanders of the British armed vessels hovering on our coasts, and frequenting our harbours. They have been the subject of repeated representations to their government. Assurances have been given that proper orders should restrain them within the limit of the rights and of the respect due to a friendly nation, but those orders and assurances have been without effect; no instance of punishment for past wrongs has taken place. At length, a deed, transcending all we have hitherto seen or suffered, brings the public sensibility to a serious crisis, and our forbearance to a necessary pause.
A frigate of the United States, trusting to a state of peace, and leaving her harbour on a distant service, has been surprised and attacked by a British vessel of superior force, one of a squadron then lying in our waters and covering the transaction, and has been disabled from service, with the loss of a number of men killed and wounded. This enormity was not only without provocation or justifiable cause, but was committed with the avowed purpose of taking by force, from a ship of war of the U. States, a part of her crew, and that no circumstance might be wanting to mark its character, it had been previously ascertained that the seamen demanded were native citizens of the U. States. Having effected his purpose, he returned to anchor with his squadron within our jurisdiction. Hospitality under such circumstances ceases to be a duty: and a continuance of it, with such uncontrolled abuses, would tend only by multiplying injuries and irritations, to bring on a rupture between the two nations. This extreme resort is equally opposed to the interests of both, as it is to assurances of the most friendly dispositions on the part of the British government, in the midst of which this outrage has been committed. In this light the subject cannot but present itself to that government, and strengthen the motives to an honorable reparation of the wrong which has been done, and to that effectual control of its naval commanders, which alone can justify the government of the United States in the exercise of those hospitalities it is now constrained to discontinue.
In consideration of these circumstances and of the right of every nation to regulate its own police, to provide for its peace and for the safety of its citizens, and consequently to refuse the admission of armed vessels into its harbors or waters, either in such numbers, or of such descriptions, as
consist with these, or with the maintenance of the authority of the laws, I have thought proper in pursuance of the authorities specially given by law to issue this my PROCLAMATION, hereby requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great-Britain, now within the harbors or waters of the U. States, immediately and without any delay to depart from the same, and interdicting the entrance of all the said harbors and waters to the said armed vessels, and to all others bearing commission under the authority of the British government.
And if the said vessels, or any of them, shall fail to depart as aforesaid, or if they or any others, so interdicted, shall hereafter enter the harbors or waters aforesaid, I do in that case, forbid all intercourse with them or any of them, their officers or crews, and do prohibit all supplies and aid from being furnished to them or any of them.
And I do declare and make known, that if any person from, or within the jurisdictional limits of the United States shall afford any aid to any such vessel, contrary to the prohibition contained in this Proclamation, either in repairing any such vessel, or in furnishing her, her officers or crew, with supplies of any kind, or in any manner whatsoever, or if any pilot shall assist in navigating any of the said armed vessels, unless it be for the purpose of carrying them in the first instance, beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, or unless it be in the case of a vessel forced by distress, or charged with public dispatches as hereinafter provided for, such person or persons shall, on conviction suffer all the pains and penalties by the laws provided for such offences.
And I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office civil or military within or under the authority of the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, with vigilance and promptitude to exert their respective authorities, and to be aiding and assisting to the carrying this Proclamation and every part thereof, into full effect.
Provided nevertheless that if any such vessel shall be forced into the harbors or waters of the United States by distresses, by the dangers of the sea, or by the pursuit of an enemy, or shall enter them with dispatches or business from their government, or shall be a public packet for the conveyance of letters and dispatches, the commanding officer immediately reporting his vessel to the collector of the district, stating the object or causes of entering the said harbors or waters, and conforming himself to the regulations in that case prescribed under the authority of the laws, shall be allowed the benefit of such regulations respecting repairs, supplies, stay, intercourse and departure as shall be permitted under the same authority.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents and signed the same.
Given at the city of Washington the second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, end of the sovereign and independence of the United States the thirty-first.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President. JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
ENGLAND. LONDON, MAY 24. Rumours of a great Battle in POLAND.
A GENERAL Battle is rumoured to have at length been fought—At a late hour on Friday evening it was reported that the Russians and Prussians had made a general attack upon the French army. Others allege that the attack was begun by the French.
The Russians and Prussians amounted to about 185,000, of whom 160,000 were Russians. The French Force was near 200,000. But the Russians had a reserve in Lithuania, of
40,000 men more—The Battle is rumoured to have been of the most furious and obstinate nature. It terminated much in the same way as the Battle of Eylau, without any decisive advantages gained by the French.—Thirty thousand men are said to have been killed and wounded on both sides.
Yesterday morning we received letters from the Coast, which state, that a heavy firing was heard on Thursday night, in the direction of Calais, supposed to have been rejoicings for some victory. The French, of course, if the result were as we have stated it above, indecisive, and if they had nothing more to boast of than they had at Eylau, would claim the victory, and order rejoicings to take place, and Te Deum to be celebrated. The conscripts must be encouraged at all events. But if the consequence of the battle was neither the surrender of Dantzig, nor the capture of Koningsberg, the French have little to boast of. The battle is stated to have begun on the 6th; the Emperor Alexander, the King of Prussia, and Bonaparte, headed their respective armies.
Other accounts from Holland, state, that the battle was not indecisive, but that the French were defeated.
An American vessel from Rotterdam is arrived off Dover, which landed an over-sea pilot belonging to that place, who states, that at the time he failed, a report had reached Rotterdam of a battle having been fought in Poland, which lasted three days, and ended in the total defeat of the French—The Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia were personally engaged. Similar accounts are said to have prevailed at Flushing.
Such are the rumours which have reached us—No accounts of any battle have been officially received by Government.
BERLIN, MAY 9.
Up to the 4th, nothing had occurred between either of the armies.—The enemy's preparations indicate that he will direct his grand attack along the coast, as in case of succeeding, he will be in a better situation for relieving Dantzig, and also for receiving support from the shipping of England, Russia and Sweden. Besides the three frigates at Koningsberg, intended for taking troops on board, several thousand Russians have been embarked at Pillau, in order to be landed upon the Frisch, Nerung, near Dantzig.
By land, the advanced posts of the Russians and Prussians are extended in the front of Braunberg and Mehlack. The French advanced posts on the left side are at Frauenberg, Mulhausen, and Wormditt.—The latter place is occupied by eight thousand of the Marshal Prince of Ponte Corvo's corps. Within the circuit of six leagues, about thirty thousand men are encamped; and, in fact, the whole army is in such a position as to be ready for a general action in a few hours. About the end of last month, couriers were dispatched from the head-quarters to all the reinforcements on their march, to hasten their approach with all possible speed.
DRESDEN, MAY 5.
The last letters from Vienna, mention, that considerable wagers have been laid in the first societies, that the preliminaries of a general peace will be signed before the 1st of July.
FRANKFORT, MAY 21.
Capt. Baker, of the Tribune frigate, has destroyed a convoy of Spanish gun-boats and coasters, in a very spirited action; but, unfortunately, in the contest, he lost 16 men, killed, wounded and missing. Capt. Baker had a very narrow escape; a ball struck the flint out of a musket which he was about to fire. His Coxswain was one of those wounded.
The Channel Fleet sailed from Torbay on Monday, under the command of Sir James Saumarez, to resume its station off Ushant.

Domestic Occurrences.
VIRGINIA. NORFOLK, JUNE 17. BRITISH OUTRAGE.
THE City Committee met this day, and were notified of the death, at the Marine Hospital, of ROBERT M'DONALD, one of the marines wounded on board the Chesapeake. It was then voted to attend his funeral: that the Rev. Mr. DAVIS be invited to deliver an appropriate discourse on the occasion: That the volunteer military, the Mayor, Recorder, Aldermen, Common Council, and citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, &c. be invited to attend. That it be recommended to put the shipping in mourning; and to furnish boats to accompany the corpse from the hospital to the ferry stairs, and in such manner and order as they may arrange amongst themselves; and that the thanks of the committee be given to Lieut. YEATON, at Fort Nelson, for the tender of his band of music, to play the dirge.
JULY 1. This day, Commodore Stephen Decatur, jun. hoisted his broad pendant on board the United States frigate Chesapeake, in the place of Commodore James Barron. Capt. Gordon continues in command of the ship.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, JULY 8. A Master of a coaster, from Norfolk, contradicts the accounts of the capture of a number of American vessels, by the British squadron there. He says, they suffered them to pass uninterruptedly. He was on board the Chesapeake, and Leopard, since the attack on the former; and relates the particulars of that attack much as given from the Norfolk Ledger; and that a Court Marshal was to assemble on board the Leopard for the trial of the men, taken from the Chesapeake, which they insisted on board the Leopard, were English mutineers.
FREDERICKSBURG. JUNE 29.
A gentleman, charged with dispatches from the President to the Attorney for the United States at Richmond, passed through town yesterday afternoon. The gentleman, it is said, observed, that "the disclosure of the dispatches would astonish the world."
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, JULY 8. From our Philadelphia Correspondent. Authentic information from Washington says, that the Commanders of the British ships of war in the Chesapeake have declared, that if a proclamation similar to that issued against the Leader, be issued against them, they will consider it as an act of war, and proceed to hostilities. They threaten to try Decatur, and take the Chesapeake frigate.
Our Baltimore Correspondent says, "from the best authority, we are assured, that the British Commanders will consider a Proclamation similar to that issued against the Leader, a declaration of war."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Baltimore, to the Editor, dated July 5th.
"Report was in circulation here yesterday, that so determined were the people of Norfolk to expel the British from our waters, they were collecting guns and ammunition from all quarters. At this moment we must make great allowances. However, it is certain, that about 4000 cannon balls (24's and 32's) were shipped by the navy agent here, for Norfolk, last evening."
WARREN:
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1807.
FOURTH of JULY.
The 31st Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this Town on Saturday last, with that degree of hilarity that ever ought to distinguish it. The morning was ushered in by the roar of Cannon and ringing of Bells—at 11 A. M. a procession was formed at Col. COLE's Hall, preceded by the Company of Federal Blues and marched to the Baptist Meeting-House, where a band of Music followed their entrance with Washington's march—the exercise commenced with singing—the throne of grace was addressed by Mr. JOHN GIBSON—then singing—an Oration, by the Rev. LUTHER BAKER, was pronounced replete with patriotism, firmness and eloquence: the exercise was then closed with singing: the procession formed and returned to the Hall, where an excellent Dinner was provided, and partook of by a large number of citizens, who like a band of brothers were all united in one sentiment, that when any foreign power shall ever shall assail our sovereignty, or insult our national rights, local politics will be dismissed, and one and all will rally round the
standard of our government, (as in the times that tried men's souls,) and show to the world that we are AMERICANS, and not a DIVIDED PEOPLE.—A number of appropriate toasts were given under the discharge of cannon—and at an early hour the citizens retired in order to prepare for the approaching day of rest.
The Ladies & Gentlemen who assisted in the Vocal and Instrumental Music, have the thanks of the Audience for their attention and excellent performance.
The sacred fire of Liberty has again roared out countrymen from their lethargy;—the inhabitants of the principal sea-port towns have assembled in town-meetings, and expressed in the strongest terms their loathing of the outrageous and unparalleled conduct of the commander of the British ship of war, Leopard, on the government ship the Chesapeake off the Capes of Virginia, pledging themselves to support the Executive with their lives and fortunes.
With pleasure we have perused the PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION, (for the preceding page)—it is a temperate, dignified, and an important State Paper—all Americans are in duty called to obey, and I doubt cannot be entertained but that they will cheerfully execute.
SUPPORT GOVERNMENT.
The measure which the Government of the United States has thought proper to adopt in the present crisis of affairs, is now promulgated. The PRESIDENT of the U. States, by Proclamation, has interdicted all intercourse with British commissioned ships of war: But it goes no farther.—All the duties of friendship, and rights of hospitality are to be exercised, as usual, to all British merchantmen, Packets, vessels in distress, and otherwise. Every citizen of the United States is therefore, required to obey such proclamation, and abstain from all conduct inconsistent with the measures pointed out by the Competent Authorities of the United States. [Bos. Cent.]
The Washington Federalist says, we are told, and in such a way as to leave but little room to doubt its correctness, that Commodore BARRON had notice of the design on the part of the English to take, by force, the four men whom they claimed as deserters, and in consequence of this, the Chesapeake's guns were loaded with double headed shot, and the vessel otherwise prepared for action. Capt. Gordon, and the other officers of the Chesapeake, were anxious to defend themselves and protect, to the last extent of their means, the honor of their flag; but the commander, from some strange infatuation, or something worse, refused to permit them; and tamely and unresistingly struck his flag with his own hands. One gun was indeed fired from the Chesapeake; but it was after she had struck, and had no other effect than to draw another broadside from the Leopard.
The following is a copy of the letter addressed by the officers of the ward-room of the Chesapeake, to the Secretary of the Navy.
Late U. S. ship Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, June 23, 1807.
SIR, The undersigned, officers of the late U. S. ship Chesapeake, feeling deeply sensible of the disgrace which must be attached to the late (in their opinion) premature surrender of the U. S. ship Chesapeake of 40 guns, to the English ship of war Leopard of 50 guns, without their previous knowledge, or consent, and desirous of proving to their country and the world, that it was the wish of all the undersigned, to have rendered themselves worthy of the flag under which they had the honor to serve, by a determined resistance to an unjust demand, do request the Hon. the Secretary of the Navy to order a court of inquiry into their conduct. At the same time they are compelled by impetuous duty, by the honor of their countrymen, and by all that is dear to themselves, to request that an order may be issued for the arrest of Commodore JAMES BARRON on the charges herewith exhibited which the undersigned pledge themselves to prove true, viz.
1st. On the probability of an engagement, for neglecting to clear his ship for action. 2dly. For not doing his utmost to take or destroy a vessel which he conceives it his duty to have done.
With the highest respect, we subscribe ourselves, Your most obedient servants. (Signed)
Ben. Smith, 1st Lt. Wm. Crane, 2d Lt. W. H. Allen, 3d Lt. S. Orde Creighton, 4th Lt. Sidney Smith, 5th Lt. Sam. Brooks, S. M. The Hon. Robert Smith, Secretary of the U. S. Navy, Washington.
Extract of a letter from Richmond, dated 25th June, 1807.
"The Grand Jury have presented Gen. JONATHAN DAYTON, COMFORT TUCKER, General SMITH of Ohio, and Major DAVIS FLDYD of the Indiana Territory for treason. The bills of indictment will go up to the grand jury to-morrow, and the gentlemen will be proceeded against immediately. It is said it be on the information of BARRON, &c. Contumacious pervades every bosom, and God only knows where suspicion will now end—Treason is all the rage, and suspicion more savage and relentless than ever." The grand jury are dismissed.
A letter from Vincennes, (Ind. Ter.) dated May 20, 1807, mentions a report, that Lt. FINE, and his party, had been cut off by the Paddocks, a nation of Indians bordering on Santa Fe.
Sir CHARLES COCKBURN was appointed Governor of Curacoa, and was lately expected from England.
Capt. D'ANVILL has now the command of the Chesapeake; and a court-martial is ordered on the conduct of Commodore BARRON, consisting of Commodore PARLE, Captains HULL and CHAUNCY, to convene on board the Chesapeake. Special instructions are said to have been given by the President to the Commander, to suffer no officer of any nation to take from him any man or men under his command, but be prepared to resist any such attempt at any hazard.
The Aurora declares that the Chesapeake frigate was completely fitted, and ought to have been ready for action, when attacked by the Leopard.
The New-York Price-Current, of Saturday last, says, "The late aggression on our flag has occasioned a considerable advance on the premiums of insurance; which remain very unsettled."
We learn from Washington, that the United States Schooner Revenge is ordered to be immediately fitted for sea, and it is supposed will proceed to London, with dispatches, or an extraordinary despatch.
Capt. CHAUNCY left New-York the 5th inst. for Washington, in consequence of orders from the Executive.
The Marquis D'YAUJO the Spanish minister is recalled, and is succeeded by the Chevalier Des Nicholas Blanco de Orozco. The Chevalier de Foronda will act as charge des affaires, until the arrival of the new minister.
All the pilots have been landed from the British ships in Hampton Roads, at their request.
The accounts from Cape-Francois, (June 20th) state, that CHRISTOPHE had re-taken Gonaives.
An English paper of May 16, observes—The policy of America appears very extraordinary. Its government has returned a treaty, which contained concessions by Great Britain, which every Englishman, except the Ministers who granted them, considered as degrading and unjust. And it is now said, it insists, that American ships shall in all cases protect their crews, even if they are known to be British subjects, or deserters from British ships of war. If this be fact, America will certainly find herself in a dilemma. The period of concessions is gone by. But some of the most papers talk of confiscating British debts, &c. as if two could not play at that game. It is well known, there is much more American property in England, than there are British debts in America.
Herald Ship News.
The schr. Ann & Eliza, of Providence, arrived at Matanzas the 24th ult.
The brig Sally, of Newport, was spoke May 27th, 21 days from Baltimore for Amsterdam.
The ship Augusta, was spoke June 19th, lat. 41, long. 25, 23 days from Amsterdam for Providence.
NEW-YORK, JULY 6.
The ship Brilliant, Gibbs, of New-Bedford, 42 days from Cherbourg. May 24, 36 leagues west of Sicily; spoke ship Ann-Alexander, Snow, of New-Bedford, 37 days from Leghorn for Copenhagen. 26th, lat. 49, 30, long. 11, spoke ship American Eagle, of New-York, 4 days from Liverpool for Wilmington—next day, the brig William, Waters, of New-York, 40 days from Charleston, for Rotterdam with Dutch prisoners. Same day, ship William, 35 days from Baltimore for Amsterdam, having on board the crew of the British brig Jason, which was wrecked in long. 52—same time, the William spoke an American ship, having on board the crew of ship Liberty, of New-Castle, wrecked the same time.
Same day, brig Lion, Callum, 24 days from Montego-Bay, (Jam.) June 19, was boarded by the Adamant of 50 guns, and treated politely, she having two privateers, taken off Cuba.
Same day, brig Ceres, Wood, 27 days from Kingston, (Jam.) June 11, off the L. Comyan, was plundered by a French privateer of their stores, a bhd. rum, and Mr. De Agular and lady, passengers, of 1500 dollars worth place.
Same day, schr. Ceres, Gale, 14 days from Curacoa. Left, schr. Augusta, in 5 days; brig Vigilant in 10, and Party in 12 days, all for New-York. A Philadelphia ship Capt. Newcomb, Parke, Supercargo, was captured by a British privateer, going into Porto Cavello, and was to be let from Curacoa for Jamaica for trial.
NEW-LONDON, JULY 1.
Arrived, ship Leonidas, Williams, Coast of Paganza, 69, 1050 barrels of oil. Left, April 20, in lat. 46, 30. S. long. 61, 30, ships Warren, Fowler, with 1200 barrels of oil; St. Lawrence, Post, of Sag. Harbor, with 1000 do.; Hope, of Nantucket, 800 do.; Union, Swain, of do. 1000 do.; Fame, Folger, of do. 1000 do.; Cato, Folger, of do. 1400 do.; Brazil, Folger, of Sag. Harbor, 450 do.; Rebecca, Chase, of Nantucket, 300 do.; Abigail Toppin, of Sag. Harbor, 250 do.
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 6.
Arrived, brig Amphitrite, Hawley, La Guaira 14. Left, several Americans. A few days previous an order was received from Spain, establishing new export and import duties. Also, an order prohibiting the entry of British Goods. In consequence several privateers had been fitted out, who had taken the ship Trent, of Salem, and Sea-Nymph, of Philadelphia. Also arrived, brig Superior, Hauer, Havre, 11 days.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscribers, in a Joint concern, have agreed to revive and carry on the CLOATH-LEN's Business, in all its various branches, at the Mills lately owned by Jonathan Kingsley, in Swansea. All who will please to favor them with their custom, may depend on fidelity and dispatch.
JACOB BARROWS, BENJ. BUTTERWORTH.
N. B.—They will commence the above business the first of Sept. next.
Swansey, July 11, 1807.
LEFT the Barn of Capt. JOHN BROWN, of this Town, on Monday evening last, a brown Bay HORSE, of about 15 hands high, 5 years old—well carriage, a natural Trotter, a long slim Neck, thin Manes and has lately been trimmed.—Whoever will take up said Horse, or give information to the Subscriber where he may be found shall receive a handsome reward for his or their trouble.
ANDREW SIMMONS.
Warren, July 11, 1807.
WHEREAS , the Subscriber, in Rehoboth, in the County of Bristol, had been duly appointed Executor to the last Will and Testament of
ELKANAH INGALLS,
late of Rehoboth, deceased, in the County aforesaid.—All Persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment; and all those having demands are desired to exhibit them for settlement.
SAMUEL INGALLS.
JULY 11, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscriber having been duly appointed Administrator to the last Will and Testament of
DAVID SANDERS,
late of Warren, deceased, and has taken upon him that trust by giving bonds according to Law.—All Persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment; and all those having demands are desired to exhibit them for settlement.
ALLEN HOAR.
Warren, July 11, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscriber having been duly appointed Administrator, to the last Will and Testament of
MARTHA DAVIS,
late of Warren, widow, deceased, and had taken upon him that trust by giving bonds according to Law.—All Persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment; and all those having demands, are desired to exhibit them for settlement.
ALLEN HOAR.
Warren, July 11, 1807.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in June last, a small BOAT, thirteen feet long.—The owner may have her again by paying charges—apply to
THOMAS ALLIN.
Barrington, July 2, 1807.
FOR SALE, BY
Messrs. WM. & HENRY MOORE, THE first Quality of GEESE FEATHERS, at 50 cents per pound.
Newport, July 3, 1807.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber on Saturday the 6th inst. an indentured Apprentice Boy, by the name of JOHN HALEY, Joiner by Trade. Said Boy was about 5 Feet, 4 or 5 inches High, of light complexion & remarkable long and slim legs and arms, with rather an effeminate voice; he had on when he went away, a long dark mix'd Broadcloth Coat, black Pantaloons, and a fancy Washed Cord Vest.—Whoever will apprehend and secure him any goal in New-England, and give information to me at Warren, (R. I.) or to Mr. JOHN GAINS, in Portsmouth, N. H. shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, and all necessary charges paid.
JOHN GREGORY.
N. B.—I hereby forbid all persons employing, trusting, or harbouring said Boy, and all masters of Vessels are forbid taking him on board, as they would avoid the penalties of the Law: Warren, June 27, 1807.---ap3w.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Hon. Court of Probate for Barrington, have this day allowed Three Months further for the Commissioners to receive and examine the Claims of the Creditors to the Estate of
JOSIAH VIAL,
late of said Barrington, deceased.—We the said Commissioners hereby notify said Creditors to attend this notice and exhibit their Claims against said Estate, at our dwellings in said Barrington within said time.
JOSEPH C. MAURAN, } Comrs. KENT BROWN. }
Barrington, June 1, 1807.
BY Virtue of an Irrevocable power of Attorney from JOHN CARR, of this town, Mariner; now at Sea describing certain Estate, and authorizing the sale thereof to adjust his accounts, and pay his debts.—I hereby notify all persons having any claim against him to appear if they see fit, and render to me all such evidence of debt that I may be enabled to ascertain the same for settlement by the first of August next.
ALL Persons indebted are requested to make immediate payment to. N. M. BURR, Attorney to JOHN CARR.
Warren, May 18, 1807.

APOLLO'S FOUNT.
From the Boston Magazine.
SONG.
Y E Gols how happy should I be On mountain or in valley...
From the Dublin Magazine.
The Negro. An Extract from a Novel, of that Name just published. Containing the false Imprisonment of ITANOKO...
IN such moments the ideas of man vary at each second. Give me the draught, said I, I feel that I need courage.
You see of what you are suspected: was it you who murdered Urban? You was without fear, answered I fiercely...
I know not what was the emotions from which they proceed, but tears ran down my cheeks. Alas! I cried, I had his life in my hands...
An involuntary emotion betrayed the judge. I saw his eyes close, and I believed it was with grief. Ah! said I...
His tenderness had passed away as a hasty shower; and again his muscles became inflexible. He repulsed me gently...
He said coldly to me: "are you ready to sign." "What?" "This examination." "I know not what may follow, but I consent."
I went along with them, without knowing whither they led me; but such is the privilege of innocence, my heart was now without inquietude.
Extremely weakened, they carried me, rather than that I walked, towards the door of an apartment. I entered: what did I see!
neck. I lopped on his bosom. Pardon me, said I to my friends: but it is for me that he has suffered. My first caresses are indeed due to him.
Our friends surrounded us. I felt them. "Oh forbear—I cannot—cease, cease—my head—my heart fails me—alas!"
I sunk on the floor. I recovered but to rave. "Where is Urban? Let him come. I wish to see him. Alas! I have done nothing to you, Urban."
They give me air. "Ah! I recollect: but where—I—what then has happened? Where am I?" "In the arms of Ferdinand. Do you not know me then?"
"Ah! for pity cease to wound us, cried Honoria. "But, Ferdinand, did you say that I murdered him?"
"Amelia! ah, may she be happy!" "She cannot be so without you." Ah, my son! my dear son! said Bruno, folding me in his arms...
Oh, my friends! I cried: is it true that this is no dream? I thought myself yet in the frightful dungeon, in hideous darkness.
Such was the delirium into which this unexpected scene had hurried me. It was dissipated but slowly. The caresses, the tender cares, the tears of my friends did but serve to feed it.
Let our situation be imagined:—An innocent man, in the depth of misery, surrounded by friends, who had each of them blindly laboured to widen, to sink deeper the gulf into which he was plunged...
Ferdinand—and who would not have a heart like that of Ferdinand—Ferdinand was the cause of our present wretchedness. His father had been assassinated. His filial affection was eager to discover the perpetrators of this deed.
Such was the unvaried purport of all the depositions. One of the domestics alone added that, during the night, while he was occupied in tending the horses...
This negro was Otourou. The equerry acknowledged that he had been the author of my flight; and, that, judging by the time of my departure...
A diligent search was then made in the plain which Urban must have crossed in his way to the plantation. At length the spot of the murder was discovered...
The anguish, the terror, of Ferdinand when he was informed of these circumstances may easily be imagined. He would have given a world to have suspended the proceedings...
Thanks to my worthy friends to have judged me by their own hearts alone! Yet was every appearance against me; an incredible chain of events...
Ah! let the good be assured that virtue is no chimera; that there is an eternal truth which connects some hearts together by an invisible chain...
The hour compelled my friends to retire: yet not till their generosity, their goodness, had restored confidence to my mind.
Still, however, my condemnation seemed inevitable. Two negroes had assassinated Urban; but they were unknown, and what should lead to the discovery of them?
Otourou and I were alone in the prison. He had appeared to yield, less than any other, to the sentiments with which we were agitated. I knew his character, and I was little surprised...
conduct sprang from the prejudices of his education, which his mind, elevated as it was, had not yet subdued.
See then, said he, as soon as we were left alone, to what we are reduced! Neither innocence nor friendship can rescue us. Ought we to endure the shame which is preparing for us?
Little did I expect this discourse. It rushed like a tempest on my soul. Scarcely could all my powers resist the temptation. Honour was most precious to me...
Otourou waited for my answer. While contending sentiments are in fierce conflict in the mind, which of them can break into expression?
(To be Continued.)
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
On Monday the 3d Day of Aug. at 10 o'Clock, A. M. on the Premises, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
A VALUABLE FARM most pleasantly situated, lying in the Town of Barrington, about Six miles from Providence Bridge...
VIAL ALLEN.
Barrington, April 30, 1807.
YOUNG BASHAW,
WILL stand at the Stable of the Subscriber, in Rehoboth, the present season to be let to Mares, at Two dollars for a single leap.
PETER CARPENTER.
Rehoboth, May 29, 1807.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber hereby gives Notice, That he is determined to use methods to recover ALL the Lands belonging to Him, that was Sold at Public Auction...
CALEB CHILD.
Warren, June 12, 1807.
WHEREAS, the Hon. Court of Probate for the Town of Barrington, appointed the Subscribers commissioners to the Estate of ALLEN EASLECK,
late of Barrington, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent. All persons having demands against said Estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers within six Months from the 6th of April 1807...
CYRIL MARTIN, SAMUEL R. MARTIN. } Comrs
All Persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN MARTIN, Adm'r.
Barrington, June 6, 1807.
Wanted immediately, A CAPABLE WOMAN, acquainted with Cooking and Housework, to whom extra wages will be given. Inquire of the Printer. June 19, 1807.