Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-08-07 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) Water-Street, NEWPORT.
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, } Trustees. Middletown, July 23, 1802.
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.
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. 85tf
Brafs Foundery.
THE subscriber informs the public that he carries on the Brafs Foundery business in all its various branches, at his shop in Spring-Street, nearly opposite Mr. John Bassett's. He also Makes and Repairs
House and Gan 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, cost Newport, June 18, 1802.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street,
HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other
GOODS.
Newport, May 5, 1802. 67tf
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. 94tf
Newport, Is. July 30th, 1802.
WHEREAS Abner Shearman, of Tiverton, in the County of Newport, Yeoman, on the twenty ninth day of July A. D. 1802, lodged in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Newport, his petition, praying that for the reasons therein stated, the bond of Marriage between him, and his wife Celia Shearman, might be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:
This is, therefore, to give notice to said Celia Shearman, and to all persons concerned, to appear at the Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at said Newport, on the fourth Monday of August next, then and there to show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted.
P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at the Store of
JOHN A. SHAW, Esq. Co.
A BOX of the Newest Fashion'd JEWEL-ERY, direct from Europe, consisting of the most Fashionable Ladies EAR RINGS. July 8, 1802. 93
To be Sold by
Sheffield Attwood,
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 walled.
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 Maser Boat of 15 feet on hand; and will furnish others of any dimension, on the shortest notice.
Newport, July 24, 1802. *
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.
 MADEIRA particular, } Madeira  Teneriffe, do. } Madeira  Sherry, } Madeira  Lisbon, } Madeira  Malaga, } Madeira  Port, } Madeira  Claret, and } Madeira  Frontinac. } Madeira  Old Cognac and } Cognac  Barcelona Brandy, } Cognac  Holland Gin, } Cognac  W. I. Rum, } Cognac  Cherry, do. } Cognac  Creme de Noyau, } Cognac  Aniseed, } Cognac  Ratafia, and other } Cognac  Cordials, } Cognac  Aniseed Spirits, } Cognac  Clove Water, } Cognac  Shrub, } Cognac  Hibbert's Porter, } Cognac  Bottled Cider, } Cognac  Taunton Ale, } Cognac  Essence of Spruce, } Cognac  Vinegar, } Cognac  Dry Citron, } Cognac  Peaches, } Cognac  Pears, } Cognac  Green gages, } Cognac  Apricots, & } Cognac  Nectarines, } Cognac  Ginger, } Ginger  Line, } Ginger  Citron, } Ginger  &c. } Ginger  Guava Jelly, } Guava  Tamarinds, } Guava  Anchovies, } Guava  Olive, } Guava  Capers, } Guava  Pickled Walnuts, } Guava  West-India Pickles, } Guava  Sallad Oil, } Guava  Pepper Sauce, } Guava  Ketchup, } Guava  India Soy, } Guava  Bay Salt, } Guava  Salt Pease, } Guava  Pearlash, } Guava  Double and } Guava  single reft'd, } Guava  Lump, } Guava  Powdered, & } Guava  Brown, } Guava  Guava powder } Guava  Hysop, } Guava  Souchong, & } Guava  Bohea, } Guava  Coffee, } Guava  Boston Chocolate } Guava  No. 1 & 2, } Guava  Shells, } Guava  Rice, } Guava  Mace, } Guava  Nutmegs, } Guava  Cinnamon, } Guava  Cassia, } Guava  Cloves, } Guava  Pimento, } Guava  Black Pepper, } Guava  Ginger, } Guava  West India & Ameri- } Guava  can Cayenne, } Guava  Flour of Mustard, } Guava  Shel'd, Salt, and } Guava  hard Shell'd } Guava  Almonds, } Guava  Box & Calk Raisins, } Guava  Currants—Zant, } Guava  Prunes, } Guava  Figs, } Guava  Superfine and Com- } Guava  mon Flour, } Guava  Cattle, Brown, and } Guava  Shaving Soap, } Guava  Spermacei Candles, } Guava  Tallow (mould) do. } Guava  Poland Starch, } Guava  Mace and Rap- } Guava  pee Snuff, } Guava  Twist & Keg To- } Guava  bacco, } Guava  Spanish Segars, } Guava  Liquid blue, } Guava  Ink powder, } Guava  Spice Bitters, } Guava  Punch Sieves, } Guava  Fruit Baskets, } Guava  Gun Powder, } Guava  Shot, & Flints, } Guava  Flour and other } Guava  Indigo, } Guava  Scots Herring, in } Guava  Kegs, } Guava  Glass Ware, &c. &c. } Guava  With many other Articles too tedious to enumerate. Newport, July 30, 1802. 96tf
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 Tinning 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. 80tf
Newport, Is. July 30th, 1802.
WHEREAS Sarah Andrews, of Newport, in the County of Newport, wife of Jacob Andrews, hath lodged a petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court for the said County of Newport, praying for divers causes therein set forth, that the bonds of Marriage between her and her said husband might be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:
This is, therefore, to give notice to the said Jacob Andrews, and to all persons concerned, to appear at the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at said Newport, in and for said County, on the fourth Monday in August next, then and there to show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted.
P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk.
To be Let,
HALF of a genteel House, at the South part of the town, including the Chambers and lower rooms. Enquire of the Printer. July 23, 1802. 95
FOR THE REPUBLICAN.
SEVENTY-FIVE—NO. IV.
THE present, and rising generations, are to be accounted peculiarly happy, that they live in what is denominated an "age of reason." When doctrines, and argument take precedence of the target, and the spear; of force, and menace; when men, instead of contending in open arms to the destruction of each other, have only to marshal their respective opinions, which being marshalled into the field of intelligence, and wisdom, which every honest citizen possesses in common with his countrymen, the weaker and defective fall of course, before the potent energy of enlightened justice, truth, and utility.
Why are the nations of antiquity held up by the historians of the present day, as bararous, and savage? It is because they were too easily imposed to wield their implements of carnage, and destruction. Because their passions were crude, and impetuous—because they knew not justice, and wanted understanding. They erected maiden images to worship as their God; they set up "angels in the form of Kings," with passions, if possible more wild, and uncultivated than their own, with unlimited authority to govern, and control them. Reason had not dawned upon their land—the principles of expediency had not entered their minds.
Would it be believed that the existence of justice had ever been made a subject of serious discussion? Strange as it may appear to an enlightened people, it is not the less true, that its very existence has been questioned. This came to pass because political, and individual practice, was repugnant to its precepts. Groom, the civilian, was the first person of eminence who reasoned in its behalf: And he devotes a large share of a folio volume to fortify, and defend it, as an abstract, universal, and eternal principle. His struggle was arduous—he contended with zeal—his ample, and unyielding mind stood like the emblem of judgment mentioned in the prophecy—as an instrument in the hands of the Almighty, his forces was decisive, and complete. More modern authors have entered in the train, and kindled to a blaze the sparks that he struck. "A celestial blaze that, continually ventilated by the living appropriation of the well disposed, which comprise the bulk of mankind, has expanded, and increased, and bids fair to envelope the world, to chase the clouds of opposition from the earth, to spread far and wide the kindly realms of peace, and repose.
Endless experience has thought, that reason is progressive. That, like a tender seed implanted by divinity it sprang up in the mind; That its growth is in proportion as it is nourished, and cherished; and that it requires time for maturity, and perfection. As with individuals it will often lose its way, and fall back upon itself; so with States and Nations she is frequently observed to halt, and look around to decide upon her further flight. Examples of this we have had in the late "French Revolution." Indeed we ourselves have not been without examples of the kind. The causes of it, are to this day, before our eyes.
Frenchmen embarked in a cause which Washington himself (and every quarter of the world where liberty dwelt) acknowledged to be glorious. To call the "nation brave" (said he) would be to pronounce but common praise: they are a "wonderful people!" All nations, and all nature, have fancied this opinion, as worthy of a Washington. But in characterizing Frenchmen, as a nation, as a people, we are not amenable for the treacherous apostasies of individuals! America, in the days of her calamity has been mortified by the conduct of an Arnold: But did this tarnish the lustre of her cause? Did it impair the value of liberty? Did it reduce those consecrated principles to an empty sound? Were they thereby converted to an ignis fatuus, that would beguile, and bewilder, but which could never be overtaken, and enjoyed? No! The plains of Lexington! the frozen clods of Jersey! the blood-stained fields of America! above all, her present happy condition which, in spite of an Arnold—in spite of traitors, "the ions of liberty" continue to defend and struggle for, are enough to prove that the cause does not consist in the vague undulations of air, as its effluvia, and vindictive adversaries are studying to inculcate.
France in the course of her revolution has exhibited various aspects. She has alternately appeared "a pillar of cloud," and "a pillar of fire." The commencement of her struggle was as brilliant as it was desperate. Thirty millions of the human race rising in arms to vindicate the laws of heaven, was indeed a solemn, and awful spectacle. Having languished for centuries, under the iron hand of an obdurate, and settled despotism, which had bid defiance to shame, and set at nought every principle of justice, and humanity, reason told them they were wronged, and commanded their resistance.
* This expression is intended to be used in a limited sense. The perfection of reason is, in this world, hardly to be expected. It is the business of theology to show to what extent it is attainable.
Long had its gentle monitions whispered emancipation; but the thought of rebellion was dreadful. All history proclaims that subjects are more inclined to suffer than to oppose their oppressors. But there is a point in the scale of tyranny, at which human nature will cease to bear. When pressed to that point, it involuntarily rises to a pitch of courage, and of strength which philosophy does not account for. Frenchmen had reached it: They had by accumulated injuries been worn to the quick: They started as with the pangs of dissolution, and with united efforts, strong as death, burst their chains, and crumbled them to atoms. The torrid effusions of their hearts thrilled through the world, and alarmed surrounding monarchs, who had grown mouldy on their thrones. When threatened by the birthright of confederated kings with "a war of extinction" their boiling bosoms would heave, and burst in the true spirit of unconquerable freedom.
"O Liberty! can man resign thee? Once felt thy generous flame; Can dangerous bolts, or bars confine thee, Or whip thy noble spirit tame!"
Such is the enthusiasm which liberty inspires—in which the Revolution was conceived, and proved inextinguishable through all the scenes of blood, of carnage, and destruction they have passed. SEVENTY FIVE.
† Edward Burke, then the British prime minister.
‡ Said to have been sung at the destruction of the Bastille.
FROM THE (Boston) CHRONICLE.
OLD SOUTH—No. LXXV.
"STEADY HABITS."
IN all controversies, either religious or political, the parties generally adopt some laconic terms, which give celerity and facility in prosecuting their favorite tenets. Orthodoxy has had a wonderful effect in theological disputes; for who can be opposed to Orthodoxy? who can be an enemy to the true faith? The Calvinist claims this appellation; the Socinian ensues under this banner; the Universalist pleads Orthodoxy as the ground work of his profession; and even the Shaker exclaims, "Orthodoxy! Orthodoxy!" Thus in Religion we are often times led by sounds, without attending to realities. Controversies have oftener originated from attachment to names, than from spiritual improvement and information; abuse and scurrility are frequently the weapons of opposition, and the purity of the subject is commonly lost in the impurity of the language.
Calumny never made a proselyte, though it generate hypocrites; a man who seeks popularity by sacrificing principle, may accommodate himself to a leading party, but he who has no other monitor than his own conscience, views with the utmost indifference the frowns of his enemies, and observes with ineffable contempt the base designs to injure his reputation. The whole history of the Bible is fraught with similar sentiments, and when those who pretend to profess doctrines contained in that holy record, calumniate as Orators and defame as Politicians, so far from substantiating their belief in what they profess, are, (like the hypocrites emphatically described in that sacred volume) "unwhitewashed sepulchres which within are full of all manner of uncleanness." If a man inculcates the doctrine of our Saviour, "blessed are the peacemakers," yet if he violates the injunction by his practice, the sincerity of his faith becomes doubtful.
In Politics, as in Religion, certain terms are used to accomplish particular purposes. "Steady Habits," in Connecticut, has been a significant appellation to designate the different classes of citizens in their political sentiments. When we hear a man in that State, abusing the President, calumniating the administration, degrading every officer in the government, depreciating the repeal of Internal Taxes, and condemning the restoration of the Judiciary system, he generally concludes his outrageous observations with this emphatical declaration, that he is a friend to "Steady Habits!" He will in the most wanton manner vilify the character of his neighbor, who differs from him; violate all the benign attributes of candor and charity; and after anathematizing his opponents the most abject beings in society, he closes his libelous remarks with an ejaculation to Heaven, "to preserve Connecticut in its "Steady Habits!" he praises God that he is not a "Jeffersonian Republican, and that Connecticut is not like Virginia."
How a man can apply the "Steady Habits of Connecticut" in vindication of his abuse to the present administration, is a mystery too intricate to be explained. That State, in all its governmental proceedings, pursues a system the most analogous to Mr. Jefferson's, of any in the Union, and yet, wonderful to relate, are opposing his measures, under the false idea that he is infringing on their "Steady Habits." The experiences of their government are brought within

the narrowest point of parsimony; their elections are more frequent than in any other State; their judges are chosen annually; the salaries of their respective officers are provided to a proverb; the people are industrious, and "earn their bread by the sweat of their brow." Notwithstanding which, such has been the infatuation of many honest, well disposed persons, (owing to the deception practiced by the Federalists, in league with a few over-heated Clergymen) that the very "Habits" of that respectable State are brought as proofs of the impropriety of the present measures of government.
Why should Connecticut be singled out as the opprobrium of Mr. Jefferson? If we analyze his conduct, it exactly corresponds with the economical "steady habits" of that State. He has lessened public Taxes—he has reduced the number of supernumerary Officers—he has brought the public Expenditures within the revenue arising from Impost —he has placed our Finances on such a basis, that an 8 per cent. Loan, it is probable, will never again be required—a Land Tax cannot be expected to arise under his administration—he has RESTORED the Judiciary to the same state in which Washington left it, and has carefully avoided burdening the citizens with Taxes for the support of unnecessary Judges. Is it possible then, that a real difficulty should exist in Connecticut, when every measure so completely quadrates with their own scale of internal policy? The yeomanry must be deceived, if they suppose the former expensive system was more calculated for their interest and prosperity; I would venture to appeal to every Farmer, whether the economy of the present, or the extravagances of the last administration, is most congenial to his wishes.
The landed interest is deeply connected with Economy; other branches may struggle under a weight of Taxes, but the Farmer must eventually fail a sacrifice, if his earnings are taken to support an administration founded on the innovating principle, that "a public debt is a public blessing." A public debt is no doubt a private blessing, by providing for a clan of lazy, idle sycophants; but the folly of an opposite doctrine must ever be evident to men, who, from "habits," have become "steady" in preserving among themselves the principles of industry and economy.
It is rather laughable that the "steady habits" of Connecticut should become appropriate to extravagant Federal measures—a Connecticut Farmer in favor of a Land Tax—a Connecticut Manufacturer an advocate for Excise—a Connecticut Merchant a protolyte for Stamp Duties—a Connecticut Christian deploring the repeal of a Duty on his Chaise, which conveys him and his family to the house of worship—a Connecticut Citizen lamenting that an 8 per cent. Loan is not necessary for the expenses of government! These strange absurdities, however, have been the test of Federalism. A Connecticut Clergyman, who sighs for the connection between Church and State, may anathematize those who have rendered such "innovating" unnecessary; or a body of Lawyers may anticipate a decree of butchery, in consequence of opposite measures; but it is impossible that the great body of citizens should consider as grievances a contrary line of procedure, unless the grossest delusions have been practiced on their credulity.
Can it be rationally supposed, that Connecticut will approve of a Judiciary, which claims a control over the Legislature, when they are so cautious of this branch of government as to choose their Judges annually? Can they be in favor of a Land Tax, when their whole interest lies in this species of property? Will they be in favor of an Excise, when their grain furnishes such a supply for Distillery? Can they approve of the innovating of an eight per cent. loan, when all their transactions are within the old established usage of six per cent? Or can the people confide in the integrity of a few Federal Clergymen, when they see an Huntington sacrifice every vestige of decency, and ensnare benevolence in calumniating a clerical brother, merely for political purposes? "Such things are," but common sense forbids their countenance. It may answer for "half a time," but it cannot be durable, when information dispels the clouds of error and deception. The fact is, the citizens of the most Republican States, have been led to support federal measures not from conviction, but from delusion. The honesty of the people has been practiced on by an artful, intriguing Priestly Junto. Not that I do, or ever did, suppose that the Clergy in general were opposed to Republicanism, yet I believe, that the subtlety of a few have in many instances deceived the very elect—owing to an uncommon exertion of the federal party, the good people of Connecticut have been led to adopt sentiments contrary to "steady habits" imbibed by themselves, and predecessors. They have been deceived by some spiritual leader, to embrace political doctrines subversive of all those legitimate practices, which have raised them to their present opulence, freedom and respectability. A system of administration prosecuted on the same extravagant principles with the last, would have proved ruinous to every agricultural State in the Union. A standing army—a numerous body of Excise men—a burdensome Judiciary, with all the connections attendant on a particular profession, might be advantageous to those who live by others labor, or to those who profit by litigious law suits, but in a country, whose prosperity depends on Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures, all such extraneous contingences must prove destructive to the permanent happiness of the people.
From the first settlement of America, economy was the peculiar maxim of the Northern States. In every Legislature, we find that parsimonious measures were held with peculiar circumspection. In Massachusetts, the treasury department is watched with hawk-eyed attention. Rhode-Island, Connecticut and New-Hampshire, have their "steady habits" in guarding against the inroad of extravagance. All money matters are considered with the utmost accu-
racy; we not only weigh the gold issuing from the treasury, but also weigh the measures which draw it from the place of deposit. An extravagant system could never become popular in either of the Northern States. If any man ever took New-England ground, it is Mr. Jefferson, and it only shows the folly of the Federalists to expect to raise a formidable opposition to him from this quarter. He conforms his measures to our "habits;" he pursues such a mode of conduct as must finally be universally approved; it is impossible he should fail of success, as he takes all our rules for his guidance and direction. Would a Governor in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, or New-Hampshire become unpopular by reducing Taxes? Should we have thought, if a British Governor had imposed heavy duties before the Revolution, that an American Governor, by reducing them, was an enemy to our national happiness. If under Hutchinson we had a Stamp-Act, surely under Hancock we experienced the efficacy of the repeal. These reflections are consonant to our "steady habits;" they are the test of "New-England feelings, manners and principles;" under no other regimen will "New-England rule" or be ruled; they are the tents of legitimate orthodoxy; all other doctrines are heresy, " innovation ," " modern philosophy ," and political " atheism ;" it is the new-tangled creed of Hamilton, propagated by missionaries under the immediate patronage of his disciples; it is promulgated by false prophets, aided by a few ignorant, superstitious priests; commissioned by a Junto, who are planning the ruin of the country, an Alliance with Britain, a War with France, and the dissolution of the Union!
Fellow Citizens! —This controversy is plain to every man's understanding, and nothing is wanting to restore universal harmony, but to read and judge for yourselves. Have your burdens increased since the inauguration of Mr. Jefferson? Is not your public credit risen to an uncommon elevation since that period? Wherein is the difficulty? I will tell you—a few men, who have anticipated the exclusive benefits of the Federal Government, by posts of honor and profit, who, under the last administration, had a prospect of aggrandizing themselves and families, at the expence of the public; such men, and their connections, are disappointed, by the lessening of the sources of their promotion, and the principal clamor arises from them. Common sense dictates to us, that no real opposition can, or ever will arise among the People, while their government is administered on the principles of economy; they never will contend for a Land Tax, a Stamp Act, a Standing Army, or for a numerous corps of Excisemen; they will not quarrel for supernumerary Judges, or for the increase of the influence of the Bar. The advocates for such measures may cry aloud, but the People will turn a deaf ear to all their acclamations; their "steady habits" can never be deranged by such innovating projects. We may rest assured, that a New-Englandman never will exchange his plough for a mallet, to enforce additional Taxes; such an absurdity has never yet been practiced among us, and I trust never will.
OLD SOUTH.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their first session, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 7th of December, 1801.
AN ACT
To provide for the establishment of certain districts, and therein to amend an act, entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage;" and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the last day of June next, a district shall be formed from the district of Yorktown, in Virginia, to be called the district of East River, which shall comprehend the waters, shores, harbors and inlets of North and East River and Mobjack bay, and all other navigable waters, shores, harbors and inlets within the county of Mathews, in said State; and it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to designate a proper place to be the port of entry and delivery within the said district; and to appoint a collector and surveyor of the customs to reside and keep their offices therein, who shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the fees, and other emoluments established by law, the annual salary of two hundred dollars each.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the said last day of June next, Bennet's creek, within the district of Edenton, and State of North-Carolina, shall cease to be a port of delivery, as heretofore established, & the offices, authority and emoluments of the surveyor of said port, shall also, from thenceforth, terminate and be discontinued; and a part of delivery in lieu thereof, shall be established, on Salmon creek within the district aforesaid, at a place called the Tompkins; and a surveyor of the customs shall be appointed to reside and keep an office therein, who shall be entitled to receive for his services, in addition to the fees established by law, the annual salary heretofore allowed to the surveyor of Bennet's creek.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after the said last day of June next, a port of delivery shall be established at the mouth of Slave's creek on the north side thereof, within the district of Washington, and State of North-Carolina, on a certain tract of land, intended and designated for a town, wherein William Parmley resides; and a surveyor of the customs shall be appointed to reside and keep an office
thereat, who shall be entitled to receive for his services, in addition to the fees established by law, an annual salary of one hundred and fifty dollars.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the territory of the United States north west of the river Ohio, there shall, from and after the passing of this act, be established a district, to be called the district of Marietta, which shall include all the waters, shores and inlets of the river Ohio, on the northern side, and the rivers, waters and shores connected therewith, above or to the eastward of, and including the river Scioto, from the mouth thereof, upwards, as far as the same may be navigable:—And a collector of the customs shall be appointed to reside and keep an office at the town of Marietta, which shall be the sole port of entry and delivery for the said district; and the said collector shall be entitled to receive for his services, in addition to the fees and other emoluments established by law, an annual salary of one hundred and fifty dollars.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to establish, when it shall appear to him to be proper, in addition to the port of entry and delivery already established on the Mississippi, south of the State of Tennessee, one other port of entry and delivery on the said river; and to appoint a collector of the customs to reside and keep an office therein, and to appoint one or more surveyors to reside at such place or places as he may think proper to designate as ports of delivery only; and the surveyor or surveyors thus appointed, shall be subject to the control and direction of the collector within whose district he or they shall reside.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passing of this act, no duty shall be demanded or collected on merchandise of the growth, produce or manufacture of the United States, or of any foreign country transported coastwise between the Atlantic ports of the United States, and the districts of the United States on the river Mississippi, or any of its branches, although landed at the port of New-Orleans, on its passage; provided the same would not be subject to duty, or liable to seizure, if transported from one district of the United States, on the sea coast, to another: And provided likewise, That no debentures for a drawback shall have been issued upon the export of such merchandise from the Atlantic ports of the United States to any foreign port or place; and to the end as well that trade on the revenue may be prevented, as that the coasting vessels of the United States may be permitted to participate in the said trade, the Secretary of the Treasury, with the approbation of the President, is hereby authorized to prescribe and establish such forms and regulations, and the same from time to time, with like approbation, to alter and amend, for the government of the officers of the customs in this respect, as he may think proper and necessary; on the observance of which, merchandise thus transported shall be exempt from duty; and it shall be lawful for the coasting vessels of the United States to be employed in the said trade, and not otherwise.
Sec. 7. And whereas it is provided by the hundred and fourth section of the collection law that merchandise belonging to British subjects may be brought (without regard to the character of the vessel importing the same) into the ports of the United States on the northern and north western frontiers, subject to no higher or other duties than are or shall be payable by the citizens of the United States, on the importation of the same in American vessels into the Atlantic ports of the United States; and it being just and reasonable that the same privilege should be extended to vessels and merchandise belonging to persons residing at New-Orleans, and other ports of Louisiana and Florida, on the Mississippi, or any of its branches: Be it further enacted, That from and after the last day of June next all goods and merchandise, the importation of which into the United States shall not be wholly prohibited, shall and may freely for the purposes of commerce be brought into the ports of the United States on the Mississippi, or any of its branches, in vessels belonging to New-Orleans, or any other port of Louisiana or Florida, on the Mississippi; and such goods, or merchandise, shall be subject to no higher or other duties than are, or shall be payable by the citizens of the United States, on the importation of the same in American vessels into the Atlantic ports of the United States.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That from and after the last day of June next, no duty on the tonnage of any boat, flat, raft, or other vessel, shall be demanded, or collected on the arrival or entry of such boat, flat, or raft, or other vessel in any district which is or may be established on the Mississippi, or any of its branches, and on the northern and north western boundaries of the United States: Provided nevertheless, That this exemption shall not be construed to extend to any vessel above fifty tons burthen, and which shall not be wholly employed in carrying on inland trade between the ports of the United States on the Mississippi, and its branches, and the ports of Louisiana and Florida, on the same, including New-Orleans, and between the ports of the northern and north western boundaries of the United States and the British provinces of Upper and Lower Canada.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That all that part of the act, entitled "An Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed on the second day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, that directs that the collector of the district of George-Town shall reside at George-Town be, and is hereby repealed.
NATHANIEL MACON.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ABRAHAM BALDWIN.
President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, May 1, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON.
President of the United States.
FROM THE NATIONAL REGIS.
THE magnitude of the charge against the President, which are the subject of discussion, in the following address, must be our apology to our Republican Friends, for admitting a communication which favors so much of federalism. We begin to see the most prominent blemishes of the Presidential character, and "are turning rapidly from the error of our ways!"
COMMUNICATION.
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Novum crimen, et, ante hunc diem, inaudium! SIR,
"THERE are bounds to the trials of patience."—There are limits beyond which moderation degenerates into cowardice, forbearance into pusillanimity. Whether you have attained to that height in political iniquity, at which the above remark may, with justice, be applied to your conduct, has become an enquiry of "pith and moment." Your various official acts since your inauguration have successively excited the resentment of every friend to his country. A dereliction from principles of order and good policy, and an attachment to the wild vagaries of innovation, have characterized every measure you have expressed. After the imbecility of your judgment and the corruption of your heart had been fully portrayed, in the patriotic newspapers, which are properly denominated Federal , I fondly hoped that you would "see the error of your ways, return to the wisdom of the just," and make all the atonement which penitence could prompt. In this, fir, I was disappointed—you continue firm in your course, and display as much confidence and resolution as if you were pursuing a virtuous line of conduct.
A new and atrocious crime has lately been alleged against you. That excellent federal paper, the Evening Post , of April 20th, positively asserts that you appear publicly, "dressed in long boots, with tops turned down about the ankles, like a Virginian buck; overalls of corduroy, faded by frequent emersions in soap-suds, from yellow to a dull white; a red, single-breasted, waistcoat; a light brown coat, with brass buttons, both coat and waistcoat quite threadbare; linen very considerably frayed; hair uncombed, and beard unshaven." Here, fir, is the charge. It states, not merely that you wear corduroy overalls, but also that they are faded; not only that your coat is a light brown one, but likewise that it has brass buttons; not only that your waistcoat is single-breasted, but also that it is threadbare! This accusation, on its first appearance, arrested my attention, confirmed my animosity, roused my indignation. I have patiently waited more than two months for that positive contradiction of this article, which its importance demands. But, fir, I have waited in vain. Nothing has transpired to raise a doubt of the authenticity of the information, or to impeach the credit of the informer.
I am conscious, that among your infatuated partisans, some may be found hardy enough to attempt a vindication of your character, and even to assert that dress is not essential to virtue. But how ridiculous is such an assertion! Is it not evident that dress constitutes the great line of distinction between Kings and Subjects, Lords and Commoners, Priests and Laymen! Does not reason revolt at the idea, that an honest heart should throb beneath a threadbare waistcoat? Can that head be discerning whose locks are dishevelled? Can the words of wisdom issue from any lips unless those which are imberbes and neatly barbatos ? "Beardless or well shaven?" The Constitution, Art. 2, Sec. 4, provides, "that the President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office, on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors." Whether the words " high crimes and misdemeanors " have not special reference to wearing a soiled shirt, or a threadbare coat, may be a subject of future enquiry. For the present I shall take my leave. Should this address induce you to amend your conduct, your past offences may be forgiven, if not forgotten. But should you persevere in heaping aggression on aggression; should you still continue to wear corduroy pantaloons and brass buttons on your coat, you may rest assured, fir, that the elevation of your station has not exalted you above the reach of retribution; nor shall the dignity of your office protect you from the vengeance of an injured people, and the reproaches of
LUCIUS JUNIUS BRUTUS.
• Truly.
Entertainment.
BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, 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.
709f
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.
EDMOND TOWNSEND, } Commissioners.
THOMAS PECKHAM, } Commissioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
MERIBETH EASTON, } Executrix.
DAVID BUFFOM, } Executrix.
JOHN SLOCUM, } Executrix.
Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 821f.

WE have been fortunate enough to meet with "The HORNET"—a Republican paper, lately established in Frederick Town, Maryland, which is assiduous in exposing the misrepres-entations, the falsehoods, and vain preten-sions of the Herald , a violent federal paper, published in the same town. We wish the Editor the success he merits—and have no doubt "The Hornet" will be of much ser-vice to the Republican cause.—The follow-ing Extracts from that paper of the 13th ult. we give with pleasure.
Although the basest propensities of the hu-man heart have been gratified, and the stores of falsehood, malice and revenge, exhausted, to de-stroy the spotless reputation of Mr. Jefferson, and defeat the hopes, and wishes, of the friends of liberty in his election; the voice of truth, and reason, has still been heard, and we behold the amiable Jefferson, seated in power, dispen-sing the blessings of an upright government, to approving millions; unawed by the scoffs, and frowns of a wicked faction, appealing to his God and his country, for the rectitude of his conduct.
Countrymen! When is party rage to sub-side? Are the enemies of Republicanism still to be countenanced and encouraged? Are not the same men counteracting the government now, that four years ago designated themselves with the Black Cockade; that proclaimed as trai-tors, all those, who were not disposed to ap-prove of their expensive and despotic measures, and whose minions, were found in every circle of society, seeking for sedition, in order to break down the spirit of Republicanism—Yes, countrymen, it is but a short period, since these transactions passed in sad review—since we be-held husbands torn from their wives and fami-lies, and with relentless cruelty confined to the cheerless glooms, and deadly damps of prison walls. This, unfeeling Federalists! has been the work of your hands. It will ever fully the page of American history. And for what has this cruelty been inflicted? Refused! Has it not been for a disapprobation of your measures—a disapprobation, when compared, with the enormity of your opposition to the present admin-istration, becomes lost in the astonishment which it excites at the disparity. How would it now be with you, if your present actions, were judged, by what your conduct then was—if strict and impartial justice was executed upon you.
Have you not to thank the magnanimity of Republicans, that you are still permitted to enjoy the fresh air, and administer to the com-fort of your families? and ought not the con-sideration of your unworthiness, humble you in your own estimation, into the most abject in-significance? Federalists!—where is the blush of shame, and the feeling of remorse, gone! lost! scared away in unrighteousness, and your small declining numbers, left standing as monuments, of weakness, and human degradation.
From the WILMINGTON MIRROR. PUBLIC DEBT. Unredeemed principal on the 1st of January 1801, 80,161,207 63 Unredeemed principal on the 1st of January 1802, 77,881,890 29 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Register's Office, Dec. 12, 1801, JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Thus it appears from the testimony of a federal register, that since Mr. Jefferson came into office, the national debt has been diminished Dolls. 2,299,317 31 Whilst he has also relieved us from all out-ous, oppressive, internal taxation. Must not these facts diffuse a general joy over the country?
A federal secretary of the treasury, in a letter to the committee of ways and means, dated 22d of January 1800, states, that "the prin-cipal of the debt of the United States had in-creased since the establishment of the present government, the sum of 1,516,338 dollars and 50 cents."
This, it will be remembered, was after twelve years of peace. In less than one year, president Jefferson's wise and frugal measures have decreased it near-ly three millions. These things, fellow-citizens, are worthy your most attentive and serious consideration—they are STUBBORN FACTS.
SALEM, July 22. Drowned, at Northwood, last Tuesday, three men who had been to work on the Turn-pike, two by the name of Carr, and the other by the name of Langley. After the fatigue of the day, four young men had determined to go into a Pond to wash, these two Carrs were of the num-ber, neither could swim; one of them in a playful jump got beyond his depth, he struggled, the other sprang to relieve him & was caught in the embrace of the first—Langley thinking to afford assistance, got to them in their last struggles, caught him and all three went down to-gether. What is worthy of remark is, that those two Carrs were twin brothers, and on one day married twin sisters, that have a child each about five months old; their death was in such other arms, they were taken up and bur-ied in one grave—they were from Vermont, and were industrious worthy citizens. Mr. Lang-ley, we hear was of Northwood, a young man.
BOSTON, July 30. The following article was included in a letter from an American gentleman at Lisbon, received via Plymouth.
WARNING. "Whereas several vessels have been seized, detained and confiscated, with their cargo in different parts of Brazil, either for or on sus-picion of their illicit trade on the said coasts and ports, and the crews committed to the most rigorous confinement, and afterwards sent to
Lisbon: It is absolutely necessary to inform our citizens in the different parts of the United States that the strictest orders have been sent from this government to Brazil in general on this subject:—and that for the future it will be extremely imprudent for our vessels to go there. Some of the vessels seized have been reg-ularly cleared at the custom-houses in the United States for Rio de Janeiro, which is contrary to the laws of Portugal, as they suffer no trade to be carried on with their colonies but in their own vessels direct from Portugal."
NEWPORT, Saturday, August 7, 1802.
AN IMPARTIAL PAPER.
What plan must a Printer pursue to publish an Impartial paper? It may be answered, that he must print any thing and every thing —That he must publish impartially and indiscriminate-ly truth and falsehood .—That he must abuse one political sect in one column, and another in the next—That he must on one side of his paper, bestow the most unlimited praise on the Federal Government, and abuse and vilify it on the other—That he must profess Christianity one week, and Atheism the next—In short, that he must, in one single, chequered, motley, patch-work sheet, display Truth, Falsehood, Praise, Calumny, Loyalty, Sedition, Virtue, Vice, Im-morality, Federalism, Toryism, Republicanism, Jacobinism, Christianity and Infidelity. That his paper must resemble a windmill, always veer-ing to the breeze, grinding every boy's grill: Or a public market, where all kinds of meat, as well as calves-heads, and bullocks' tongues, are exposed to sale: Or a violin, on which every dunce may play a tune, who can crook his elbow or draw a fiddle-stick. [ Dartmouth Gaz. ]
Never were the crops of Wheat, Rye, Bar-ley, Oats, Flax and Grass, more productive in this part of the country, than they are the pre-sent season.—In the Natural as well as in the Political world, this year seems peculiarly distin-guished by the smiles of an over-riding and ben-eficent Providence.—While our Government is wisely and virtuously employed in securing to industry the fruit of its labor, the earth teems with uncommon abundance of every thing ne-cessary to subsistence and comfort. [ N. J. paper. ]
The repeal of the internal taxes is now completely proved to be more in favor of the New-England states than of the Southern states. Nothing mortifies depravity more than when virtue treats it with benevolence and liberality.
Federal Misrepresentation.
It is totally false, that the President ever sent any invitation to Thomas Paine to come to America, or ever offered him a passage in a pub-lic ship. Paine, however, is coming to Amer-ica, with a colony of Poles and Irish Emigrants, who mean to settle in the Genesee country, New-York State. [ Salem Reg. ]
Mr. John Adams, in his letter to Mr. Sam-ual Adams, says there are "four Noble Families in Boston"—and again, "there is a Nobility in Boston as well as Madrid!" If so, how many "Nobles" may there be in Salem, and in the other towns in Massachusetts? He is in love with an Aristocracy, with an "Arbitrator" or King, and no doubt would have been happy to be "a Consul for life" established in this coun-try, provided himself had been designated as the person—Bravo—Mr. Adams King of America—a body of Nobles in Boston, and "THE PEOPLE, the "villains and vassals" nothing. This would have been a very pretty Government in-deed—something very similar to Hamilton's propositions! No doubt these two Patriots were in the secret at that time. But we have escaped their cunning schemes , and are in safety—God be praised. [ ib. ]
A true story—and a good one. A Deacon of a Church in a neighboring town, a noted federalist , was met by one of his acquaintance in the month of June last, who inquired of him where he was going; The Deacon very readily informed him to Hartford, to buy a supply of Salt for his family's use, before the first of July; for after that time he said Salt would rise to high, that he did not expect to be able to purchase any more:—What will make it rise, Deacon, says his neighbor? Why lays the Deacon, didn't you hear what President Jeff-erson has been doing?—He'll certainly ruin us, for he has taken off all the duty on the Judiciary and laid it on Salt . [ Hartford Mer. ]
Nothing more fully shews the pitiful, con-temptible shifts, to which the tory editors are driven to make out some charge against the Pres-ident, than their adopting and publishing pie-ces from their infamous brother Callender .—Reader, this same Callender is the man who has for some years past been stigmatized in all the federal papers as the vilest and most despicable scoundrel that ever existed—The Republicans finding him destitute of moral principle, discar-ded him—The Federalists knowing that he would stick at nothing, have received him into fellow-ship, or rather have chosen him their leader—We congratulate them on their union. Men of congenial minds find great pleasure in associ-ating together. [ ib. ]
Cure for the Stone or Gravel.
Take blackberries before they are quite ripe, when turned red, pick them and put them into a pot; tie them up close, and put them in a kettle of water, let them stand over the fire until they are reduced to a pulp. Then strain them, and to a point of juice put a pound of powdered sugar. Boil it to a jelly, and put it up for use. Take every night on going to bed, the quantity of a large nutmeg of this jelly, and it will be a very short time effect a cure.
Accounts respecting the revival of Reli-gion, from Camden, South-Carolina, dated June 18, state, that at a meeting lately held at the Wexhaw settlement in that place, not less than twenty-one Divines attended, viz, 11 of the Presbyterian, 5 of the Baptist, and 5 of the Meth-odist denomination; and upwards of 6,000 people. [ Phila. pap. ]
At the late sale of Gen. Washington's flock, the following prices were given: The large imported Bull sold for dolls. 334 The 2d size, " " 115 Two Cows for " " 205 Imported Rams, " " 33 Sheep, each " " 13
The Boston Centinel says—"The last step taken by Bonaparte (to perpetuate his tyranny) has not tarnished his glory? His assumption of the power to govern France, and the perpetuation of it, were necessary to put an end to the bloody and sacrilegious tyranny of the Jacobins and Democrats of France, and in this instance we think the end justified the means."—Now what inference will the American reader draw from this Federal Republican doctrine of the Centinel? He has already said that the present administration and majority of Congress are Jacobins —our government is a Democracy —of consequence any means employed to destroy the administration, and the government would be justified in the end! It is only rule New-Eng-land, in other words. [ Aut. ]
To Readers and Correspondents.
THE Receipt of " REPUBLICAN , No. 3," altho' too late for insertion this day, gives us pleasure. For correct ideas, purity of senti-ment—elegance of stile—energy of expression, and cool reasoning, the writer will have claims to particular attention. It shall grace the front column of our next paper.
" OLD-SOULS ," or " Steady Habits ," in this day's Republican , merits an attentive perusal.
The sheets, signed " A Spectator ," containing a sketch of the contest between Gov. Fenner and Judge Dorrance, have been received. It would afford us much satisfaction, to publish a true statement of that interesting trial; for it can hardly be doubted, that truth, and the pub-lic attention has been much abused by the pub-lications that have issued relative to it. The sketch we have received, was doubtless drawn up in consequence of the recent renewal of his utilities on the part of Mr. Wheeler's " Chroni-cle ," and its sanguinary devotees; but it is, we think, in a literary view, too incorrect for pub-lication. We wish to see it in a more perfect garb, and will then gladly hand it to our readers.
Query —Where are the gentlemen who con-ducted these causes on the part of the Governor, that they have not done their duty? Who are they, that they do not vindicate themselves, and do justice to their client?
MARRIED —In this town, Mr. LA-THAM THURSTON, to Mrs. MARTHA COGG-STALL, daughter of Mr. James Coggston. On Thursday evening last, Mr. LATHAM THURSTON, jun. to Miss NABBY WANTON, daughter of Capt. John Wanton.
DIED —In this town, on Thursday, Ju-ly 22d, Mrs. ESTHER LINDSEY, widow of the late Capt. David Lindsey, aged 83.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. Fabreheit's Thermometer—1802.
JULY. Winds. Weather. 31 1 72 78 SE Cloudy Fair 78 88 W NW Fair Do. AUGUST. 1 76 83 SW SW Fair Fair 2 75 76 Do. NE Do. Rain 3 66 84 NE Do. Cloudy Fair 4 72 75 SW SW Fair Do. 5 68 77 SE S Do. Do.
CUSTOM-HOUSE District of Newport, August 30.
ENTERED, From Sloop Fame, Borden, Boston Schooner Sally & Charlotte, Allen, Ditto Nancy, Cate, New Bedford Sloop Semiramis, Justin, New-York Eagle, Greene, Providence Harriot, Hudson, Guadalupe Schooner Rhoda, Cory, Machias Sloop Mafons Daughter, Pease, Providence Montezuma, Cole, New-York Besley, Cowing, Ditto CLEARED, For Sloop Maria, Helme, New-York Polly, Crane, Shell-Castle Schooner Nancy, Dangerfield, Norfolk Neptune, Gould, Union River Sloop Mafons Daughter, Pease, New-York Fame, Waldin, Providence Schooner Azubah & Ruthy, Almy, Boston Sloop Thomas Jefferson, Salisbury, Charleston Schooner Rhoda, Cory, Westport Sloop Antelope, Weaver, New-York Schooner Sally & Charlotte, Allen, Vienna
FOR SALE, BY JOHN HAZARD, Jun.
RUM by the Hoghead. Molasses Ditto. Holland Gin by the Pipe. Barcelona Brandy Ditto. Coffee by the Bag. Newport, August 6, 1802.
FLEECE WOOL.
FOR sale, three or four hundred weight of excellent Sheep's Wool, cheap for Cash.—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 6.
WE the subscribers, being by the Honor-able 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 New-Port aforesaid, widow, deceased, represented in-solvent; and six months being by said Court al-lowed 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 respec-tive dwellings, within said time, otherwise they will be precluded.
EDMUND TOWNSEND, } Commis- DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } sioners. And all persons indebted to said estate, by Notes, Book-Accounts, or otherwise, are re-quested to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN LAWTON, } Executors. JOB TOWNSEND, } Newport, August 2, 1802. 9719
WANTED, FOR immediate use, a quantity of TOW, for which Cash and a generous price will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 6.
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 Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, front-ing Broad-street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 7718
To be Let, EITHER the whole, or a part of a large convenient House, Garden, and Chaise House, with a good well of water, with or with-out Furniture, in Clarke-Street. Enquire of NICHOLAS GARRISON. Newport, June 25, 1802. 9118
To be Sold at Public Auction, THIS DAY.
AT 11 o'clock A. M. on Capt. Thomas Dennis's Wharf, the Schooner LAURA, a staunch good vessel, sixty-six tons burthen. Said Schooner may be sent to sea at a small expence. GARDINER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, August 7, 1802.
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, A few Hhds. 4th proof Jamaica Spirits good flavored. 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. 608
For Sale on Reasonable terms, A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, May 21, 1802. 8618
Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partner-ship, 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. 7918
For Sale, SEVERAL Lots of Land, lying between the Rev. Mr. Hopkin's Meeting House, and the Stone Mill, on Mill Street.—Enquire of JOHN BANISTER. Newport, March 29, 1802. 76
Just received from New-York, and for sale at this Office,
A VIEW of the POLITICAL CONDUCT of AARON BURR, Esquire, VICE-PRESIDENT Of the United States, By the Author of the Narrative.
In the above Pamphlet, (say the Editors of the American Citizen ) "It will be proved, be-yond all controversy, that Mr. Burr carried on a negotiation with the Federalists, during the Presidential contest in the House of Re-presentatives, to place him in the Executive chair—and will astonish all America." The Editor of the Astoria observes, that "It is certainly entitled to the earnest considera-tion of every person who wishes to obtain full views of political transactions, upon which the interests and safety of the country were, for a while suspended."

THE EMIGRANT.
OH pity me! a poor unhappy stranger, Whose miseries a kind relief demand; Who from a scene of wretchedness and danger, Sought for a refuge in this peaceful land. Oh how my lab'ring bosom throbs with anguish, Full oft a tear starts from my aching eye, For here a prey to want and pain I languish, Here far from friends and home I'm doom'd to die. Far from a land where discord and oppression, Have fix'd their gloomy and terrific reign, I fled—I left my country and possession, And brav'd the dangers of the boiling main. Calm was the ocean, bright the smiling morning, When to my native shore I bade adieu, The rising sun the glowing scene adorning, Bade cheering prospects open to my view. Our sails were fill'd, a steady gale was blowing, Swift flew our bark along th' Atlantic way; Our conscious hearts with purest joy were glowing, While dolphins in the deep were seen to play. Soon chang'd the scene—the furious tempest roaring, Heap'd waves on waves, upon the raging deep; While from the clouds th' overwhelming torrent pouring, With fury fell upon the tossing ship. An awful darkness hover'd o'er the ocean, Loud thunders roll'd along the angry sky, The livid light'ning flew with rapid motion, And scenes of horror open'd to our eyes. High o'er our masts the foaming surges swelling, Broke on our shattered bark with horrid roar, In vain our sail—the furious winds impelling, She struck, and stranded on the rocky shore. O night of horror! all that I possess'd, Was in one moment in the ocean lost, And I, with pain and misery oppress'd, Am a poor stranger on Columbia's coast. Oh! pity me, a poor unhappy stranger, Whose miseries a kind relief demand; Who 'scap'd from scenes of wretchedness and danger, Now seeks a refuge in this peaceful land.
RELIGION.
"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-Eng. Palladium.] [Such was the language of the hypocritical Jacobins, prior to the election of our present chief magistrate. The false priests in New-England trembled, or officiated to tremble, for the prosperity of their parishes, and the continuance of their salaries; the old women shuddered at the picture drawn by the patriotic clergy , or the burning of their family bibles . But what is the fact? Religion never flourished so strenuously in this country, as it has since the election of Mr. Jefferson.] Balt. Amer.
NEW HEAD DRESS.
The Fairy Head-Dress is one of the most fashionable in the present Parisian costume. It consists of a band of long twisted curls round the face in imitation of jackets and serpents .
AN ANSWER TO A CHALLENGE.
SIR, YOUR behaviour last night has convinced me, that you are a Loundrel ; and your letter this morning that you are a fool . If I should accept your challenge, I should myself be both. I owe a duty to God, and to my country, which I think cannot without folly be flanked against you. I believe you have ruined, but you cannot degrade me. You may possibly, while you sucer over this letter, secretly exult in your own safety: But remember, to prevent assassination, I have a second ; and to chastise info lence, a cane .
ANECDOTE OF TOUSSAINT.
SHORTLY after Bonaparte appointed himself First Consul, he dispatched an officer in his confidence, to St. Domingo, under the pretence of commercial business, but in reality for the purpose of learning the designs of the Negro Chief. This person, who soon became suspected by Toussaint, was invited by him to a grand dinner, at which all the General Officers and Magistrates were present. When the dessert was served, Toussaint drew from his pocket two pistols, and placing them on the table before him, exclaimed, "There is a spy in this assembly."—A dead silence was preferred.—Toussaint then addressing himself to the officer, "You are the man, and I should be justified in blowing your brains out." This officer, rising, with great composure, replied, "You may, if you please; but it will be an useless crime ." Toussaint, surprised at the resolution of the man, after a short pause, said to him, "Give me your hand; you are a brave fellow. I know that Bonaparte, as soon as he has made a peace in Europe, will send an army to subdue me, but I laugh at all he can do."
A London wag avers, the high winds of March were very scorching , but the transparent style of female dress left few charms to discover. A British mechanic notifies brides, that he fits up bridal on a new principle.
AS a passenger was going to Peru, a great storm arose; and the master of the vessel ordered that the most burdensome articles which every one had, should be thrown overboard, to lighten the vessel; upon which the passenger ran, and brought up his wife , saying, "she was the most burthensome article he had."
Recipe to Destroy Bugs , very useful at this season of the year.
TAKE of the highest rectified spirit of wine, (viz. lamp spirit) that will burn all away dry, and leave not the least moisture behind, half a pint; newly distilled oil, or spirit of turpentine, half a pint; mix them together, and break into it, in small pieces, half an ounce of camphire, which will dissolve in it in a few minutes: Shake them together, and with a piece of sponge or a brush dipped in some of it, wet very well the bed or furniture wherein those vermin harbor and breed, and it will infallibly kill and destroy both them and their nits, should they swarm ever so much. The bed or furniture must be well and thoroughly wet with it (the dust upon them being first brushed and shook off) by which means, it will neither stain, soil, or in the least, hurt the finest silk or damask bed.
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
John A. Shaw, & 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 Wooded-Cutlery, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Andirons, Shovels, and Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, Candlesticks, dart and common Walking Sticks, Scotch, Rappee & Miskabau Snuff, Starch, Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Britannia Coffee Pots &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery. Cuts given for old Gold and Silver. Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
Life of General Bonaparte.
Just received and for sale at the Book-Store of W. R. WILDER, THE Life of BONAPARTE, First Consul of France, from his Birth to the Peace of Luneville—with an Elegant Head.—Price only One Dollar. Newport, June 4. 88tf [For Sale as above, LEONARD HATS, covered with black silk, and green unders—By the doz. or single.]
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— Linen, Ladies fine cotton Hose with lace clocks, Furniture Callicoes, Silk Gloves, Dimities, Kid ditto, Muslins, Cotton ditto, Muslinets, Umbrellas, Cotton Cambricks, Parasols, Coloured Ditto, Book Muslins, Madras Do. Jacksons Ditto, I will'd & plain Nankeen, Flax, Black Cambrick Shawls, Velvet Bindings, White Do. Silk do. Ruffles, Black & coloured Callimacoes, Mullins, Tamias, A great variety of Callicoes of the newest patterns, Black and coloured Bombazines, Lace Scarfs & Veils, White and coloured Veiling, Maskin, Ditto, A great variety of Ribbons, Silver and Cotton Trimmings, White Chip Bonnets, Coloured Ditto, English Kid Shoes, White Chip Hats, Silk Handkerchiefs, Men's Leghorn Hats, Linen & Cotton Do. Silk, Ditto, Laces and Edgings, Common Satins, Silk Stockings, Bonnet Ditto, Sawing Silks, Lutestring, Threads, Black, white, and coloured Gauze, Tapes and Pins, Crape, Placed headed Knives and Forks, Cotton Hose, Defert Ditto, Black Do. Trucks of different sizes, Hemp Do. Sizos, Man's Gloves, ALSO, A great Variety of Articles too tedious to enumerate. GOODS received on Commission at said Store, Newport, May 29, 1802. 87tf
SPELLING-BOOKS,
For Sale at this Office.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the bhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94tf
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, Crockery 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 Kegs 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
LUMBER.
THE subscribers, having entered into Partnership under the firm 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 bedheads; 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. Sugars 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. 95tf
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Eustis , where he has for sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—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
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. Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Fol 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
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 Pitman , 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
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
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hoghead; Rum, by the barrel; Powder, by the cwt; Sheathing Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Caboose; and genuine SPANISH SUGARS.—ALSO, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter & Ham—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 promise to be constantly supplied. THE MASTERS of Packets, Packet-boats, &c. may be Supplied at just Stages, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully Acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Bar Iron, per Hundred wt.—Mouldings and Corners, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 3tf
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 & Silversmith'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; silver gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and brass tea-pots, d'arks, small swords and bayonets; plated brass buttons and spurs; tea-trays; coffee and tea sets; floral and ivory ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket knives; dress-glasses; suspenders; trifles; knife-boxes; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best brass hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; hair-powder, and sugar plums; Spanish Sugar; best Miskabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. 19tf
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
FOR SALE, The 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, 1801. 89
W. R. Wilder's Book Store,
ABOUT 500 Rolls PAPER HANGINGS, of last year's stock, which will be sold at cost. Also, this day received, and for sale as above, a very elegant assortment of PAPER HANGINGS of new Figures, which will be sold at the manufactory price. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
TO BE SOLD,
A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about 6 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. 50tf
Just received, and for sale at this Office,
THE HISTORY OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JOHN ADAMS, LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Likewise, THE NARRATIVE OF THE Suppression by Colonel Burr, Of the above History.