The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1801-01-28 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the New PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 109. ]
WEDNESDAY, January 28, 1801.
[ Vol. III. ]
FLAX-SEED.
CASH and a generous price will be given for FLAX-SEED, delivered within ten days, at the Golden Bee-Hive, near the Bridge, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS. January 21.
Benjamin Hoppin and Son
Have on hand, at their Auction and Commission-Store, 10 puncheons 4th proof best flavoured Jamaica Rum 8 pipes do. Geneva 3 hogheads Demerara Sugar 10 canisters Batavia do. 40 bags and 4 hogheads Batavia Coffee 10 do. do. Pepper 8 Russia Feather Beds 6 small bales clean South-Carolina Cotton, suitable for retailing 200 straws half pint Tumblers Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas 30 boxes genuine Spanish Segars, &c. &c. With a variety of English and India Goods, as usual, which they offer for sale on a liberal credit, for approved notes, payable at the Providence Bank, or cash. January 21.
Also, at Public Auction, on Thursday the 7th of February next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, if not previously disposed of at private sale.
A HOUSE and LOT, situated on the north-side of Broad-street, between Mr. Daniel Tift's and Mr. Christopher Hill's. Terms of payment will be made easy to the purchaser.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS LYDIA, the wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my house clandestinely, taken with her a number of articles of household furniture, cruelly deserted my infant children in my absence, and still refuses to return and live with me: I hereby forbid all persons to trust her on my account, and declare that I will never pay any debt of her contracting. AHOLIAB BRANCH.
N. B. Any person wishing to take one or two Young Children to bring up, who are able to maintain themselves by their labour in a family, are requested to apply to AHOLIAB BRANCH. Rehoboth, January 20.
Providence Library.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the Providence Library, January 10, 1801, it was voted, that 140 Shares be sold at eight dollars a Share. PARIS J. TILLINGHAST, Sec'y. January 21.
FOR SALE, by Harris and Rhodes, A FEW hogheads Tobacco West-India and New-England Rum Brandy and Gin Hyson Souchong, and Bohea Tea Coffee Havannah White and Brown Sugar Loaf Sugar Beef and Pork in barrels Rud Fish Hoghead Shooks 20 hogheads of Molasses, cheap. 1 cask Malaga Wine January 14.
FOR SALE, BY James and William D'Wolf, At their Store in BRISTOL, R. I. SUPERFINE Letter-Paper Writing do. Bordeaux Wine, of an excellent quality Florence Oil, per case, in flasks and bottles Marble Soap, per box a Boxes of Medicine Brimstone Coffee Black Pepper Sugar Italian Silks, plain and striped Ribbons Silk Stockings Sewing Silk Cambric Ladies long and short white Kid Gloves.
N. B. The above goods are all genuine of their kind, just imported from Batavia and Leghorn, and will be sold on very moderate terms for cash, or on a reasonable credit. Bristol, January 13 (ep3m.)
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 20, 1801.
THE creditors of PELATIAH MASON, of Providence, in the county of Providence, Cordwainer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at East Greenwich, on the third Monday in February next, and there to show cause, if any they may have, why their petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against SAMUEL CHILD, late of Warren, merchant, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby requested to surrender himself to us, the undersigned Commissioners, on the 10th day of January inst. and on the 9th day of February, and on the 2d day of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at the house of BENJAMIN COLE, innholder in Warren, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first meeting to choose Assignees, and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the allowance of his Certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint.
JOSHUA BICKNELL, ABRAHAM L. CLARKE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM CARR, Warren, January 7.
THE Keeper of the Grand Committee's Office has deposited with me for collection, according to an act of the General Assembly, passed at June Session last, the Mortgages and Bonds for the principal of the Bills of Credit emitted under the act of May Session, 1786, and loaned in the county of Providence. Those who neglect to discharge their Mortgages and Bonds previously to the 16th day of March next, will be sued without discrimination at May court. Persons who have purchased Real Estates under the aforesaid Mortgages, will please to attend to this notice.
JAMES BURRILL, jun. Attorney-General.
January 14.
WHEREAS the Honourable Court of Probate of the town of Smithfield have appointed us the subscribers Administrators on the Estate of JOSEPH MOWRY, late of Smithfield, in the county of Providence, deceased: Therefore, all persons having any demand against said estate, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement. And all those indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, as attendance will be given at the dwelling-house of the said deceased, on every second Saturday in each month, from 9 o'clock, A. M. to 6 in the afternoon, until the business is completed, beginning on Saturday the 17th inst.
JEREMIAH MOWRY, MARJERY MOWRY, } Administrators. Smithfield, January 14.
THE Creditors of the Estate of EBENEZER JENCKES, late of Providence, merchant, deceased, are hereby notified, that the Subscribers, who are duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against said estate, will meet for that purpose at the office of D. L. BARNES, Esq. in Providence, on the last Monday of January inst. and the first Monday of February next, at three o'clock, P. M.
JOHN ROGERS, RICHARD JACKSON, jun. YOUNG SEAMANS.
January 14.
A DEAR SHOP.
Just opened in Market-street, eight doors from the Bridge in Providence, A VARIETY of English and East-India Goods, suitable for the season, and too numerous to be inserted in an advertisement.
It is fashionable to insert whole catalogues in the newspapers, particularizing every article, even to shoe-strings, prefacing the same with Cheap, very Cheap, and Cheaper than Cheap. The subscriber invites his friends to purchase at his shop, as the more they pay for goods, the more they will oblige their friend: and others who may want goods, are requested just to look in upon him. He flatters himself that whether they purchase or not, they will compliment him by being very much of his opinion—A DEAR SHOP.
JOHN WILLIAMS.
January 14.
From the (Baltimore) FEDERAL GAZETTE.
CONJECTURES and THOUGHTS
ON THE PRESENT CRISIS:
To serve as an outline of conduct to be observed by Federalists—as also to furnish Salutary Hints to the New President.—Being the substance of a letter received from a gentleman in New-Jersey, to his friend in the City of Washington, dated the 24th of December.
Speaking of the election for members of Congress, in that State, he says—
"THE truth is, that the mass of the people, though well disposed to government, yet are easily induced to believe (because they wish it, and because they cannot comprehend the complex and extensive necessities of a nation) that it can be conducted with fewer officers—less money—and less vigorous legislation. This natural predisposition has been laid hold of, and the views of the people turned to a character, who has been represented as uniting all the qualities of a statesman, with all the moderation and economy of a plain citizen: in short, Mr. Jefferson is held up as the "friend of the people," and a certain vague expectation every where excited, that under his administration, conditions will be more equalized, and the demands of government less burthensome. This impression is made upon the honest and sound part of the community, and insensibly inclines them to change, even though they acknowledge the rectitude of preceding measures, and the general prosperity of the country: This delusion among the good, with the accession to their numbers of all who seek for change, from motives of power, plunder, and possibilities of private advantage, presents a strong and growing opposition to government, and will in all probability terminate in a complete experiment of their men and principles; what the end will be, is not within the compass of rational conjecture; perhaps the diffusion of more correct notions of government, the decay of party virulence, and the moderate checks which may be opposed to rapid innovations—but above all, the disappointment, which must inevitably find its way to the bosoms of all who expect a political millennium, will give a stability to our popular system which in other countries has only been effected through scenes of blood, and generally ended in partial or entire despotism. In our present circumstances, and viewing the conduct of the new executive as likely to be regulated by new motives, and directed to other ends, it becomes a matter of infinite moment for the federalists to take firm, but correct and temperate ground; it should be avowed, and this avowal acted upon, that they do not take the denomination of opposition. They should, and consistently with their real dispositions, they will, no doubt, cherish overtures of conciliation, and lend a frank and generous support to the first measures of the administration, not tending to the immediate risk of any permanent establishment. I think it would be wise policy to concur in matters of even doubtful propriety, where they are only of a local or personal concern—and not by resisting in small things bring upon themselves the suspicion of acting with the blindness of a party, or the resentment of an enemy."
"Whoever is the President (and particularly if Mr. Jefferson should be) he will see both his honor and his interest connected with the desirable event of party coalition. Whether this be practicable, I know not; if it is, the President must lay the foundation for it in his first official acts; he takes the first step, and upon that the most important consequences are attached. It would surely be worthy of the genius of a great man to make an independent and steady effort to unite the good and wise of all descriptions. It would seem to require nothing but firmness to resist the exclusive pretension of those who claim the merit of elevating him, and by impartial conduct, to merit and attract the confidence of the best of men of both sides. I confess, that to my mind, a system of this nature does not appear so visionary as some people imagine. I do believe that the public are prepared for and ardently desire to see, the extinction of feuds, which distract and disgrace the country—and would feel equal admiration and gratitude, should the new President have the magnanimity to lay by the predilections which may have grown out of his necessary relation to certain descriptions of men, and determine to make no sacrifices of his opinion or the public good, to the importunity of partisans, or the resentment of a political struggle. Should he take this ground, it will be manifested in the terms of his speech: in the conduct he observes to those in office; and in the course of his appointments. These are criteria which will present themselves at the outset, and will serve to decide the expectations and the conduct of the federalists. As to matters of more general and national concern, he will not probably at first unfold his
plans: in fact, it is not likely that any will be matured.
"With the possibility, and even the probability that the new President may determine on a course of temperate and judicious conciliation, it appears to me very improper that those now in offices under the government should abandon them—it would very justly excite suspicions in the breast of the President, that this conduct proceeded from hostility to him, or from a defect of confidence in his rectitude and justice; and would naturally incline him to doubt the practicability of uniting, or rather of destroying the elements of party: and upon a supposition that he should determine on a system of hostility to the federalists—yet the policy of resignation seems equally unadvisable; by continuing at their posts, they delay, and they may frustrate the pernicious effects likely to result from that sort of administration; the Senate can and will protect them, and should their removal take place, it can be attended with no loss of character, and lays the responsibility and odium where it ought to rest."
"I beg you, therefore, as far as your influence goes, if you concur with me in opinion, to advise with gentlemen on this point, and dissuade them from adopting this line of conduct; it is just what the interested and unprincipled among the opposition would most desire; to leave the offices of government vacated for their benefit, without the trouble or blame of dismissing worthy and competent officers."
"As to the mere pack of yelpers and howlers, and calumniators, and selfish miscreants, who have distinguished themselves on the side of Mr. Jefferson, by the violation of decorum, of private faith, and the principles of truth and honour, there can be no doubt he will leave them to repentance and insignificance; it never can be imagined, that like the governor of P——, as he will think it advisable to commit the places of trust and profit, in the United States, in the hands of the lowest instruments of faction; in the eastern and middle States, in particular, any notice of such characters would offend the great mass of respectable citizens, and lay the foundation of deep and lasting regret. But after all, should the President assume it as necessary to adopt either of the great parties as his own, and to act upon their general principles; it is a matter quite uncertain what side he will take. If Mr. Jefferson has the dispositions generally attributed to him, I think it not improbable that he will disapprove the malcontents of the old administration, by acting upon and supporting measures no way compatible with the bold and dangerous projects of the English emigrants and French partisans; but on this point I shall write more at large in a few days. At present the question among us is, who will be President? Much speculation is going on here in regard to Col. Burr: if the choice devolves on the House of Representatives, the federalists have a very important and delicate part to act; much consideration is necessary. The probability of that case occurring excites much speculation among us in New Jersey; we are maturing our opinions and measures, and should the question remain, our representatives may soon expect very explicit information on this head."
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, January 8.
IN committee of the whole on the Judiciary Bill.
Mr. Nicholas moved an additional member to the 17th section, the object of which was to prevent the federal courts from taking cognizance of debts created by assignment; which limitation existed in the law of 1799; at present in force.
On this motion a debate ensued; in which the motion was supported by Messrs. Nicholas, Randolph, Spaight and Allison; and opposed by Messrs. Griswold, Harper and Bayard.
On the question being taken, it was agreed to, ayes 42, noes 27.
Friday, January 9.
A petition from Massachusetts was presented, praying for the erection of a Light-House, near or at Martha's Vineyard. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Macon, from the committee of claims, presented two reports, one on the petition of Abraham Watson, and the other on the petition of James Clark. They were both unfavourable to the prayer, of the petitioners. The House agreed to the first, the other was permitted to lie on the table.
On motion, the House went into committee on the bill for the organization of the courts of the United States.
The section allowing a salary of 2000 dollars a year to the circuit judges, was under consideration.

Mr. Claiborne was opposed to that sum being allowed to the judges in Kentucky and Tennessee, because it so far exceeded the salaries given in the western country.
A long debate ensued.—The speakers in favour of retaining the sum of 2000 dollars were Messrs. Otis, Harper, H. Lee, Champlin and Bayard, those opposed to it were Messrs. Claiborne, Davis, Smith, Smilie and Nicholas.
The sum was retained excepting as to the salaries of the judges of Kentucky and Tennessee, which were reduced to 1200 dollars.
Monday, January 12.
The House resolved itself again into a committee of the whole, on the Judiciary Bill.
Several amendments were made, when the committee rose, and reported the bill with sundry amendments.
A motion was made, to postpone the consideration of them till they should be printed, and lost.
The House, then proceeded to consider them, and adjourned at the usual hour without having gone through with them.
Tuesday, January 13.
Mr. Harper moved certain resolutions for appropriating the surplus receipt of the post-offices establishment to the aid of turnpike-roads, which were directed to lie on the table.
Mr. Taliaferro rose, and informed the House, in terms simple, dignified and impressive, that his colleague, James Jones, was no more.
The House immediately came to an unanimous vote, to mark their respect for the deceased, by each member's wearing, for one month, a crape on the left arm. They also appointed a committee of five members to take charge of his funeral, which they resolved to attend.
The House resumed the consideration of the amendment to the Judiciary Bill, reported by the committee of the whole.
A motion to fix the salaries of the Judges of Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio, Districts at 1500 dollars instead of 1200 dollars, as proposed by the committee, was carried.
Mr. Harper offered two new sections to be substituted in the room of those stricken out in relation to admiralty courts.
The House then postponed the further consideration of the bill till Thursday, and ordered it, together with Mr. Harper's resolutions, to be printed.
Domestic Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, January 16.
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial gentleman in London, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated London, Nov. 15, 1800.
"Our ministers are perfectly satisfied with your treaty with France, and have assured Mr. King they are pleased to find every respect has been paid to your connexion with us.—This is undoubted."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Paris, to his correspondent in Washington, dated October 30, 1800.
"The first consul has been pleased to appoint Citizen Pichon, late Secretary of the French commission which treated with our envoys, commissary-general of the commercial relations of France with the United States, and charge d'affairs, till the appointment of a French minister. It is believed that gentleman will sail very soon for Washington."
NEW-YORK, January 20.
Gov. Jay has formally declined accepting his appointment of Chief Justice of the United States.
ST. DOMINGO.
The most horrid scenes of the reign of Robespierre are about to be realized in this unfortunate colony. By the late arrivals from thence we learn, that the whites are frequently dragged from their houses, and without either accusation or trial executed at the cannon's mouth. Ship loads of whites and mulattoes are frequently sent from the island, under the pretence of transporting them to some other; but from the speedy return of the vessels, it is too evident how their cargoes have been disposed of. It was expected that a general massacre of the whites would take place immediately on the conclusion of peace, if there should be any spared from the present summary mode of execution. Tell these things in South-Carolina! Yea, let them be published in the State of Virginia!
Extract of a letter from Cavillon, of the 2d Brumaire, 7th year.
"On the 4th we were informed of an insurrection in which Monsieur and Madame D'Abreux, Monsieur Delmeis, and many others were murdered. The same day General Laplume, at the head of his troops, advanced towards the camp Perrie; on the 5th and 6th there was a great slaughter in the plain, as well as on the mountains, the result of which has been to join the party called the insurgents, or the party of Toussaint; on the 7th, the inhabitants of Cavillon, being assembled in a wretched house, were at night assailed and surrounded by a band of 200 of the insurgents, that kept a constant fire till break of day; they three times set some part of the house on fire their efforts were vain, and they were at last compelled to withdraw. One of their chiefs was taken alive, one of their men was killed, and a number wounded; M. Molifiny is amongst those 15 brave men, the only one to whom such an honourable defeat has cost dear, his thigh was broken, but it is hoped that his wound will be attended with no dangerous consequence."
On the 8th and following days, many prisoners were made, almost every one of them people of colour; 4 of them have been shot, and more than 60 sent to the goal of St. Lewis.
In the mean while General Laplume has given battle, and dispersed the largest band of the insurgents, whose central force was at Perrie, and at the ravine of Sud: He has employed examples of severity so personally that the chief of the brigands, who called himself Ambouille Marlot, inhabitant of Malfini, has blown out his brains, when he saw the impossibility of carrying his project into execution. The insurgents never failed to call him General. The city of Aux Cayes is now filled up with prisoners. General Desalleine is expected to judge and execute. Laplume is encamped on one of Mr. Laborde's plantations, and the rural labour goes on as usual.
The military command of Cavillon who is encamped on Lambert's plantation, has just written to us about one Vaillant Lartigue who is said to be more capable of doing mischief. He has escaped the claws of the Gen., whose prisoner he was. Inform Gen. Domage of this.
List of the people killed by the Insurgents. M. M. Dayton, Montandy, Lamothe Dutiliers, Amiel, Lizole, Larieu, Lecourte, Dulong, Marfaliou, a mulatto man at Mr. Amiel's house.
Wounded. —Barneche, Derichit, Carece, of Port Republican. Extract of a letter from the Havana, December 12, 1800.
"The administration of St. Jago de Cuba have determined to admit all provisions into that port, at one half the usual duties, for the term of six months; this event probably may induce to adventuring that way from the United States. Provisions here at present have a tolerable sale."
This morning, between 3 and 4 o'clock, a fire broke out in a bake-house belonging to William Ramage, in Nassau-street. The fire originated in a back shed, from a defect in the oven, and communicated to the adjacent buildings, which were principally wood, so as to threaten destruction to the whole block; but by the active exertions of the firemen, aided by the citizens, the flame was happily got under, without extending its ravages beyond the destruction of the building in which it originated.
On this occasion we cannot omit expressing great satisfaction in witnessing the good effects of the Engines brought to this city by Mr. Howell. At the distance of two hundred feet from the fire last evening, the large Engine furnished two others with a constant supply of water, and without the aid of a single bucket, which was in a great measure the means of saving the whole block.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at the city of Washington, dated January 10.
"It is now ascertained, that the convention with France will not be ratified unconditionally. The question on agreeing to the second and third articles has been taken, by yeas and nays, in the Senate. The decision was against both the articles, by a majority of votes."
"It is understood, that objections have been made to some of the other articles."
On Friday evening last, the ship Thomas, owned by Thos. Jenkins, of Hudson, laden with 1700 hds. flax-seed, and a quantity of flour and pot ash, drifted on shore at Corlaer's Hook and bilged: she was freighted and cleared out for London, and has now 6 or 8 feet water in her hold: but it is expected she will be got off with part of her cargo. The fate of this ship is very singular; she was formerly the Admiral Duncan, of Liverpool, and was burned to the water's edge at this port, with a valuable cargo after being cleared out for Europe, precisely at twelve months previous to her present disaster.
COMMUNICATION.
It is a remarkable fact that the federalists just begin to bestir themselves to oppose their adversaries. In the years, 1794, 5, 6 and 7, when Jacobinism first erected her standard, three or four Gazettes boldly assailed the Monster, and resisted his invasion. Most of the editors of papers were then pusillanimous, and very cautious of giving offence. Now, when opposition is triumphant, when every man has taken his side, and the wind is fixed, and when of course arguments will do little or no good, the federalists are engaged in establishing papers to support their cause. But they are too late. Their attempts are useless or worse; for violent censure, abuse, and ridicule, instead of restraining opposition, will serve only to irritate a victorious party and render them vindictive.
NEW-LONDON, January 21.
Extract of a letter from Bequia, to a gentleman in this city, dated December 15, 1800.
"There is the appearance of trouble once more at St. Vincent. Three days ago a negro man and woman went to the President, and made oath that an insurrection was planned among the negroes, in the windward part of the island; the leaders of which were a black company of foot stationed at Mount Young, a garrison at the farther part of the island; and that the Christmas holidays was the time fixed on for the rising."
"In consequence of this intelligence a gallows was immediately erected, and early the next morning the dragoons of the 30th regiment, stationed here, began their march for Mount Young, to secure the negro company before mentioned. But a negro being apprised of their object, hastened to inform his brethren, who all escaped save two, who with the informer were brought in.—The dragoons found and secured upwards of 100
hands of arms, which the negroes had secreted in their houses to windward."
"Yesterday powder and ball were sent to all the out-ports in the island, and the militia were supplied with every thing requisite, and ordered to be in readiness to act at a moment's warning."
"The inhabitants think it will be a serious business, and fear such another year as 1794.—There are about 650 regular troops in the island, and 700 militia. The greatest dependence is placed in the militia."
Thursday last two well dressed strangers passed several ten dollar bills, of Massachusetts bank, in this city; which, from the conduct of the men in disposing of them, are undoubtedly counterfeit. We have not been able to compare them with one known to be genuine. Their date is 1799.
BOSTON, January 23. LOOK OUT FOR SWINDLERS.
The following description is given of a person who calls himself Jonathan Hanford, who has unsuccessfully endeavoured to defraud several persons of their property; indeed he had succeeded in one instance to obtain goods to considerable amount, but they were afterwards recovered. He is an Englishman, about five feet ten inches in height, black hair, a small queue, wears a dark mixed coat, double breasted, black cape, a dark striped swandown vest, crab breeches, half-boots, gaiters, a dark dress great-coat, with three capes, walked lame, pretended to have sore heels. He has lately worn a light mixed coat, with plain convex buttons, black cape, a dark plaid vest, large figure. He has frequently been with a man who is a Swede or Dutchman, and calls himself Peter Ramilley, at whose house a quantity of goods were found, that had been fraudulently obtained by Hanford. Said Hanford is lately from the Southward, has lived in New-York, is very polite and genteel in his manners.
Extract of a letter from an intelligent American gentleman, at Madras, dated July 10.
"The island of Ceylon is garrisoned by the King's troops, consisting of some British and a number of native seapoy regiments. The Hon. Frederick North is its Governor. The King seems apprehensive that the India dominions are growing too potent in their company military establishment. He has forbidden the company to raise a single recruit, and will, undoubtedly, annex every new territorial acquisition, exclusively, to the imperial domains. Should the company feel disposed to set up for themselves, and play John Bull a yankee trick, their own armies would, in a few years, by continual increase, be able to effect the brilliant achievement. The British Ministry, aware of the possibility of the event, have thought necessary to check the growing power of the India company, while the means remain in their hands. Every ship from England brings out officers of all ranks, who bear the King's commissions, and supernumeraries to fill up vacancies in the different corps as they occur."
"At Madras we found a squadron of ships of the line and frigates, commanded by Admiral Raper, which, with a large body of troops now ready for embarkation, are destined to operate in some secret expedition. Other ships, transports, &c. are ordered to join this armament, and the whole are to rendezvous at Pulo Pinang, or the Prince of Wales' island, with all possible despatch. Conjecture is busy in assigning the place on which the meditated blow will fall. The Isle of France, Batavia and Manila, are mentioned; but the best informed people say, that Ternate, the principal of the Molucca or Spice Islands, is destined to become subject to the British crown, by force of British prowess and arms. Success is anticipated to await the projected enterprize, and that England will soon be in possession of all the spices of the oriental world, seems an opinion sanctioned by reason, and beyond the reach of doubt."
A definitive treaty of peace has been made between the Regency of Algiers, and the French Republic. Among the principal articles are the following:—"The Regency of Algiers shall restore to the French Republic the concessions of Africa, in the same manner, and on the same conditions, as formerly enjoyed by France, in virtue of ancient treaties, and conformably to that of 1700."—"The goods, monies, and effects, which the Agents of the Regency took from the factories, shall be restored."—"Frenchmen shall never be held in Algiers as slaves, under any pretext whatever." The Commissary-General of the French Republic shall continue to enjoy the pre-eminence over all the Agents of other nations." On the day in which the treaty was ratified by the Dey, citizen Dubois Thainville, who negotiated the treaty, was presented, and delivered his letters of credence, as Commissary-General; and was received by him with every demonstration of respect.
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
MR. CARTER,
PERMIT me, through the channel of your useful paper, to advise my fellow-citizens, who are desirous to erect buildings that may be secure against fire, to take the precaution, when they build them, to put their windows, doors, &c. on the inside of the walls; and to leave a space, the width of a brick from the outside, sufficient for an iron door or shutter, to slide back on small iron rollers.—That will prevent the mischief, generally experienced where a building is so situated as to make it necessary to keep it closed, of having the windows and doors burst open when the air is suddenly rarified without. There seems to be an opinion prevail here, that tiles and slates will not make a tight and durable roof;
it is true, the common yellow tile and bad slate will crack with the water they absorb in case of sudden frost. But good glazed pantiles will make a tight and durable roof, if the pitch is sufficiently steep, and they are well laid, with but little mortar, and a small part of the end course worked into the parapet walls, that rise above the roof. A common slate roof, put on with iron nails, will need relaying or repairing in twenty-five or thirty years, but if the slates are of the best kind (which are generally imported from Liverpool) and laid well with copper nails, they are very durable. The cellar or lower story of all ware-houses, &c. should be paved, for any space left below the floor, within a few years collects such a quantity of old pickle, &c. as will be found to contain a great quantity of foul air, which will be injurious to all (except perhaps to those who have got familiar to it by habit) and will be proper fuel for any contagion that may be imported or generated.
I beg leave to refer such as have expressed situations, to Lord MANON's method of underlaying roofs, floors, &c. which may be found in the American Museum, vol. 5. page 400. It is cheap and easy to be executed, and from experiment, will effectually stop the progress of fire, that little danger is to be apprehended, even from the building where it originates, except the apartment where it first kindles.
Every person knows best what is most convenient for himself, but it was a remark of an old experienced merchant, that ware-houses more than two stories high, besides the cellar and loft, were unprofitable to the owners; and experience has taught us that high buildings are dangerous in case of fire, and that few goods can be saved from upper stories. Where gutters are necessary, copper is the only material of which they can be made perfectly tight and durable; and if they are joined with hard solder and laid on proper gutter boards, they will not be injured by the expansion of heat, or contraction of cold.
A CITIZEN.
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
MR. CARTER,
THE remarkable preservation of this town from fires heretofore, is strikingly marked by the Rules and Regulations in cases of fires being so lost, that though several hundreds were printed and dispersed throughout the town, no one has been for several years to be had. Having very lately found one among some old papers, I herewith send an original printed copy, to be re-printed for the use of the town. The late fire having suggested some useful additions; such as have occurred to me, I herewith send by way of notes, that our citizens may be prepared to establish such a revision of Rules to contribute among the inhabitants as they may judge necessary.
At a Town-Meeting held at Providence, the 17th day of April, 1771, the Committee appointed to draw up such Rules and Regulations as are necessary to be observed by the inhabitants in cases of Fire, reported the following, which were unanimously voted and agreed to by the town, viz.
 I. THAT upon the cry of fire, every person take care, at the same time, to inform where the fire is.  II. If fire be cried in the night, let every family immediately put candles in their windows next the street.  III. When fire is cried, let the engine-men immediately repair to the respective engines to which they belong, and let two of them, at least, tarry at the engine-house till the engine be gone, and then take care that the pipe, hose, buckets, and every part of the apparatus, be carried along.  IV. Let six proper persons be appointed, whose duty it shall be, upon the cry of fire, to repair to the place where fire-hacks, ladders, ropes, &c. are kept, and to take care that every part of the apparatus of that kind be carried to the fire.  V. Let every person, before he runs to a fire, take care to put on his cloaths, and take his buckets in his hand.  VI. When the people are assembled at a fire, let them be as silent as possible, that they may hear the directions of those whose right it is to give orders, and let them be executed with the utmost facility, without noise or contradiction.  VII. Let the Presidents, and others who have right to command at fires, take great care to appear calm and firm on those occasions, and give their orders and directions with distinct clearness and authority; and be very careful not to contradict one another.  VIII. And let none vainly imagine such great authority is given to the Presidents, Fire-Wards, and others, in the case of fire, merely that they may command and domineer over their neighbours; this is not the reason 
*These appointments in the 4th article, I do not find in the list of town-officers last year. But late experience has shown such an appointment necessary. And some other articles besides those mentioned, appear necessary to add and have in readings by the town, viz. one dozen good axes, handled and ground for use, marked T. P. to show they are public property. Six crow-bars. One dozen shovels, to clear paths for the engines, throw snow or dirt when eligible. I should here propose an addition of a copper pump to each definite engine, did I not intend to propose what appears to me a better substitute, the use of fountain and leather hose.
+Add to this 7th article, "and to hold in their hands a speaking trumpet, painted white, the better to be seen in the night, as a badge of office, and that they may be the more distinctly heard when they give their orders."

of it, but the absolute necessity of the case requires it, and the safety of the whole depends upon it; and therefore it ought to be cheerfully submitted to, and willingly obeyed on these extraordinary occasions.
IX. That the town shall appoint ten house-carpenters, whose business it shall be, to remove or pull down any houses or buildings ordered by the Presidents; which carpenters shall make necessary rules among themselves, and appoint one to be their chief; all which shall be observed and obeyed in time of fire.
X. That the town appoint six or more elderly men, past hard labour, at a fire, whose business it shall be, to give orders for removing of goods in time of fire, and whither they shall be carried; and every person may pack up their goods in order to be removed, but none of them shall be carried out (except of houses actually on fire) but by order of the said persons, or some one of them, who shall be careful to give their orders seasonably, so that no goods be lost that can be removed.
XI. That a sufficient number of these rules and regulations be printed, and every house-keeper furnished with one of them. STEPHEN HOPKINS, JOSEPH BROWN, WILLIAM SMITH, BENJAMIN MAN, } Committee. April 17, 1771.
† I propose an additional article, to the following effect, That the President and Fire-wards cause all the engines to be inspected and worked four times a year. That these be brought together in some convenient place, where the people, who are to be notified, can attend, to form lanes, supply the engines with water, to work the same by pipe, by suction, both by hose and pipe, and with hose for the supply of engines at a distance, and to learn the necessary use of the engine in the most expert manner, and to instruct the rising generation in the best methods of using engines, and extinguishing fires.
Another article. That persons be appointed as watermen, who are to attend to wade into the water, when necessary, for which service they should be paid according to the time they stand in extra risque of their health.
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23.
FIRE.
Wednesday morning last, about ten o'clock, this town was alarmed by the cry of Fire! which commenced in the loft of a large brick store belonging to Mr. John Corlis, on his upper wharf. The citizens assembled with their usual alacrity, but the wind blowing fresh at N. W. their utmost exertions were not sufficient to preserve the store, or prevent a spread of the destructive element, which soon communicated to the adjacent buildings. The fire continued to rage with unabating fury till half past two, P. M. and threatened devastation to the whole south part of the town; but happily the wind abated, and veered more westerly, which gave an opportunity to check the further progress of the devouring flames. Alas! they had far progressed, and the following houses, stores, &c. were destroyed, viz.
 The store of Mr. Corlis, in which the fire began.  2 stores adjoining, the property of Messrs. Samuel G. Arnold and Company.  The large and elegant house of Thomas L. Halley, Esq; with his two stores and out-houses.  A brick house, stores, &c. the property of the late Col. Nightingale, occupied by Capt. Moses Lippitt.  The very large and commodious store occupied by John Innes Clark, Esq; and Messrs. Greene and Barker.  A house, stores, &c. occupied by Col. Jeremiah Olney.  A house and store belonging to Messrs. Moses Eddy and Brothers.  Capt. Daniel Bucklin's house. 
 On the East side of the street:  The house and store of Capt. Joseph Peck.  An ancient house occupied by Miss Ann Power.  A small house, the property of Capt. Nicholas Power.  The late Mrs. Full's house, bake-house, &c.  Two houses and shops, the property of Mr. William Harding.  The house and shop of Mr. Charles W. Tillinghast.  A house belonging to Mrs. Rebecca Williams. 
Several small dwelling-houses, and other buildings, were pulled down, or blown up, to stop the progress of the fire. A large quantity of valuable goods, of various kinds, were also destroyed. The whole loss sustained may perhaps be estimated at 300,000 dollars—and in no other part of the town, within a like compass, could such a destruction of property have taken place. Thirty-seven buildings were destroyed, viz. 16 dwelling-houses, 10 stores, and 11 out-houses. The dwelling-house of Mr. Corlis was several times on fire, but was saved by persevering exertion.
Some houses, remote from the immediate scene of conflagration, took fire from the flaming shingles which lodged upon them, but were saved by timely attention; among these was a house near India-Point, more than half a mile distant. The town of Providence, previous to this distressing calamity, had been remarkably preserved from fire, inasmuch that the circumstance was sometimes a subject of conversation; the evil which was long feared, has however
at length befallen us—and it behoves every one to guard, so far as human means can avail, against a repetition of so dreadful a scene.—It has not been ascertained in what manner the fire originated. A strong military patrol was on duty the two succeeding nights, to prevent depredations on property which had been saved from the destroying element.
Much credit is due to our brethren of the adjacent towns, many of whom generously came to our assistance, and were highly useful.
Extract of a letter from one of the most respectable mercantile houses in Lisbon, to his correspondent in this town, dated November 14th, 1800.
"It has been notified to the merchants, that the wheat in the stores will not reach further than February; at the same time, that England is sending here 10,000 troops, part of which are already arrived, and it is well known that they cannot spare any thing for their support. Under these circumstances we can safely recommend shipments of either wheat, flour or Indian corn.
  Wheat, 3 dollars } per bushel.   Coin, 1 3/4   Beans, 4 } per barrel.   Flour, 17   Pork, 13 } per pound.   Beef, 12   Butter, 1.3 } per quintal.   Beex-Wax, 1.3   Fish, 6 } per long Thousand.   Rice, 8 1-2   Pipe-Staves, 120, per long Thousand." 
From Europe.
By the arrival at New-York of the ship Three Sisters, from Liverpool, a London Evening paper of the 2d of December was received; containing the following articles: "The town of Straede, situated near the Elbe, is occupied by five battalions of Prussian troops. It appears to be the object of his Prussian Majesty to secure the navigation both of the Elbe and Weser; he seems resolved to seize the whole country between the two rivers, and it is expected he will also occupy Hamburgh. The commercial interests of the city of London are most seriously affected by this circumstance."
"The next mail is expected to bring intelligence of the Prussians having entered Hamburg; and it is possible that interruption may be given to commercial transactions with that city. Prussia is looking out for accession of territory in the North of Germany, and Russia in Turkey. The Russian Admiral refuses to quit the Dardanelles till Paul's maritime expenses are paid. Fleets of Russian transports, and fleets of Russian men of war, are hovering about Constantinople; and it is probable that Bonaparte has planned with the court of St. Peterburgh the overthrow of the Turkish Empire."
A violent shock of an earthquake was felt at Genoa on the 23d of September, at about 50 minutes after 12 o'clock at night. It lasted but a few seconds; but in other parts of Italy it is thought that it must have been much more sensibly felt.
The quantity of flour exported last year from Baltimore exceeded one hundred thousand barrels.
Violent things seldom last long. Most persons think the power of Buonaparte firmly settled, and that a new royal line begins in his person. His power was gained by force, and it may prove an overmatch for force. But time will prove an overmatch for it. All governments contain the seeds of decay and decay, which unfold themselves, some sooner, others later; and when they do, they try the health and strength of the Constitution of that government, if they do not destroy it. Buonaparte's power has no other foundation than his personal qualities. These are extraordinary, and so have been the circumstances that have called them forth, and aided their impression. Time will abate that impression. What was simple surprise at first, may grow into admiration, then into fear, and at last it will ripen into envy, hatred and revenge.—His praises flatter the pride of millions who have no power, but they sicken the souls of hundreds who have, and who will finally combine to make him feel it. No government has been popular in France, except a new one, and the skilful leaders have destroyed one and set up another for the sake of having a new one that could run six months without much friction. The military despotism of France is now in blossom, it promises liberty, as if that fine fruit could grow on thorns. It's promises are many, and false, and must disappoint. His government promises wealth and commerce, but while all France is a camp, and the only art cultivated is the soldier's, she may despoil other states, but will not enrich herself. Robbers are not likely to grow so rich as honest merchants and industrious mechanics. The rivalships of the great men, the ardent spirits of great generals, who hate a greater, will raise up enemies and competitors. A sword is a sharp weapon, but it is of all the most apt to be snatched out of the despot's hand. He who snatches it will also prove a despot. A military despotism may last very long, after it gets organized, Buonaparte has done much to give it system and duration, but nothing to secure it in his own person. It is probable there is not much he can do. His victories will soon be old stories—his calls for taxes, for recruits and for supplies, will soon become new grievances. Civil affairs sour men's tempers, and afford little scope to daz-
zle their imaginations; his reign will every day lose some rays of its brilliancy, and press with a few pounds more weight on the slaves' shoulders who support it. The despotism may last as Rome's did, seven hundred years, but the French will be often made happy by a new despot.
[N. E. Palladium.] Mr. Burr declared in two or three conversations held lately in this city, that "if he was elected President by Congress, he should feel it incumbent upon him to accept the office." [Philad. paper.]
Married,
At Baltimore, Mr. Joseph Husband, to Miss Sally G. Brown. This lady is now both husband and wife.
Died,
In this town, on Monday morning last, after a short illness, Capt. Asa Franklin, in the 59th year of his age. His funeral will be attended this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from his late dwelling-house, where the relations and friends of the deceased are requested to attend.
At Cranston, on Thursday evening, suddenly, Capt. Nehemiah Rhodes, of that town, in an advanced age.
At Newport, Mrs. Mary Borden, widow of the late Capt. Matthew Borden, in the 72d year of her age.
At Boston, Captain William Mackey, in the 77th year of his age.
At the City of Washington, James Jones, Esq; member of Congress from the State of Georgia.
At Charleston (S. C.) Mr. John Charles Joyeux, aged 80 years; he resided 50 years at Cape-Francois, where during the disturbances he abandoned a property of 50,000 dollars.
At Norfolk, Mr. Foster Perkins, aged 24; midshipman on board the sloop of war Portsmouth, fourth son of Dr. Richard Perkins, of Bridgewater.
A few days since, says a late London paper, at her house on Blackheath, the once celebrated and beautiful Countess of Messina. Her decease, at the age of 23 years, was occasioned by the disorder termed by Physicians the Angina Pectoris. Her body, on being opened by Mr. Fearon, in the presence of Doctors Lafore, I're and Mackie, presented some very uncommon appearances. There was literally no lung on one side, whilst on the other there appeared a complete pair, with their proper vessels. The heart, without being diseased, was preternaturally enlarged. The case is regarded as extremely novel, and has excited much conversation in the medical world.
At a Town-Council holden in and for the Town of Providence, on the 23d day of January, 1801.
VOTED and Resolved, That the thanks of this Council, in behalf of the town, be presented to all the inhabitants thereof, for their extraordinary exertions in suppressing the late calamitous fire in the south part of the town; and in particular to those gentlemen from the neighbouring towns who attended, whose laudable and spirited exertions did not pass unnoticed by the Presidents and Masters of the Firewards, and to whom the inhabitants feel themselves under the highest obligations.
By Order,
NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. Clk.
N. B. The inhabitants of this town and others are hereby notified, that the law prohibiting the use of lighted pipes and segars, in any of the streets and lanes thereof, will hereafter be put in execution, in the fullest and most effectual manner.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of ABIAL TRIPP, of Providence, in the county of Providence, Shipwright, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June, 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of DANIEL HOWARD, of West-Greenwich, in the county of Kent, gentleman, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry.
One or two good Chimney-Sweeps would find employ and good encouragement in this town. January 28.
Jason Angell, jun.
INFORMS the inhabitants of Smithfield, and the adjacent towns, that he proposes to practise Physic, Surgery, and Midwifery, in their various branches; those who wish to employ him may call at the late dwelling-house of Dr. Ichabod Comstock, deceased.
Smithfield, January 28.
A Stray Horse.
STRAYED on Wednesday last from the subscribers a black HORSE, with a white star in his forehead, a natural trotter. Whoever has taken up the same, and will return him to us, shall be handsomely rewarded.
B. and S. CARLILE.
January 28.
At a Meeting of the Directors of the Providence Exchange Bank,
VOTED , That the Stockholders be requested to meet at Mr. AMMIDON'S Inn, at 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening the 28th instant, for the purpose of considering the expediency of augmenting the capital stock of the Bank.
GEORGE BENSON,
Sec'ry Pro. Tem.
January 28.
Valuable Real Estates FOR SALE.
For sale, at Public Auction, on the 18th day of February next, at Two o'clock, A NUMBER of Real Estates, situated in the centre and most advantageous parts of the town of Providence, viz.
That elegant and well finished House, together with the Out-Buildings, with the Lot on which they stand, in George-street, —being seventy feet front, and about one hundred and thirty feet back, lately the property of Capt. EDWARD DEXTER.
Also, A commodious and well finished three story House, with the Barn and a pair of Hay-Scales at India-Point, built by the late Mr. EDWARD DICKENS.
Also, A convenient and well finished two story House, situated on the west side of the river, formerly owned by Captain Jos. COOKE, inferior to none in point of situation on that side of the river.
Also, Seventy House-Lots, forty feet by one hundred, being in the westerly part of the town of Providence, not far from the late Col. HOYLE'S, partly on the Cranston road, and partly on two new streets or gangways, in a very agreeable and growing part of the town.
Also, A Lot of excellent Wood-Land, containing about one hundred and thirteen acres, lying in the town of Gloucester, about seventeen miles from Providence.
All the above Estates will be sold to the highest bidders, on twelve months credit, notes payable at the Bank, with approved endorsers.
HENRY SMITH.
Providence, January 21, 1801.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of CURING BROWN, of Providence, in the county of Providence, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his Petition for the benefit of an Act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, January 26, 1801.
THE Creditors of OLIVER SAUNDERS, of Gloucester, in the county of Providence, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry.
THE subscriber informs the public, that he has removed to the house lately improved by Capt. RODMAN, first house north of Dr. THAYER'S, where he will attend the call of those who wish for his aid in the various branches of Phyfick and Surgery. The success he has met with in this town gives him encouragement to hope that he shall meet with the approbation of those who may employ him. He has discovered a Pill for the cure of the Asthma and Pulmonia cases, which has been used with great reputation. The public's humble servant, JOHN CLEAVELAND.
N. B. Also keeps a private Boarding House. Dec. 3.

Selected Poetry.
[The original Greek Epigram, supposed to have been written by the poet Archias, of which the following lines are a translation, has afforded the highest pleasure to the classic scholar. It is presumed, that in an English dress, it will speak home to the feelings of every reader of sensibility. The tender mother can feel, in full force, the scene painted by the poet—can best imagine the terrors which “harrowed up the soul” of the fond Lysippe, on the sight of the danger of her darling babe.]
CLOSE to the dizzy edge Of Criss's cliff, that overhangs its base, On hands and knees the giddy babe had crept: Lysippe saw—with agony too great To speak—feeling as mothers feel, the flood All motionless with grief—what could she dare? To stir was death, and not to stir—Great God! Sure 'twas thyself, who did'st into her soul Inspire the sudden thought—she bared her breast, Still motionless with hope—the well known tast Caught the chid's eye—Lysippe softly stepp'd, And seiz'd her Boy—Still, nature's softest food, Thou art a mother's bribe to save her babe.
Trail of Old Times.
Of Garrulity, or Talkativeness.
PUBLIUS PISO, the Roman rhetorician, being unwilling to be disturbed with much talk, gave orders to his servants to answer to such questions only as he should ask them, and say no more. Then having a design to give an entertainment to Clodius (at that time the chief magistrate of Rome) he ordered him to be invited, and provided a splendid banquet for him, as in all probability he could do no less. At the time appointed, several other guests appeared, only they waited for Clodius's coming, who tarried much longer than was expected, so that Piso sent his servant several times to him to know whether he would be pleased to come to supper or no. Now in regard it grew late, and that Piso despaired of his coming—What, said he to his servant, did you call him? Yes, replied the servant. Why then does he not come away?—Because he told me he would not come.—Why did you not tell me so before? Because, Sir, you never asked me the question.—Now this was a Roman servant: but in these “cofter-monger times,” fallen as we are on “evil days,” and still more “evil tongues,” you shall have a servant, that, while he is digging and delving, will give his master an account of the articles and capitulations in a treaty of peace.
FOR THE HAVANNAH, The SCHOONER Roger Williams,
Burthen Seventy-nine tons, SAMUEL P. ALLIN, master. For Freight or Passage, apply to SAMUEL P. ALLIN, south-end, or BENJAMIN CLIFFORD, at his store. January 14.
HAT FURS.
Peter Taylor
HAS JUST RECEIVED, A GOOD assortment of HAT FURS, such as Northern and Western Beaver; do. Raccoon Skins and Muskrat, which will be sold on as good terms as can be bought in the New-England States, for CASH.
ALSO, A good assortment of Fine Hats, and Felts, which can be recommended.
LIKEWISE,
16.000 Dutch Quills, a few pieces Hair Ribbon, which will be sold on credit. Said Taylor will give cash and generous price for any quantity of good Mink Skins. January 7.
RUM FOR SALE.
John Mason and Sons
HAVE received a consignment of eighteen hogheads of Demerara RUM, of a good flavour and high proof, which they offer for sale at a very low price for cash or on short credit. January 7.
THE subscribers having entered into Copartnership, under the Firm of BECKFORD and OLNEY, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have taken the shop next door north of Capt. EBENEZER MACOMBER'S, and directly opposite the house of Dr. JOSEPH BOWEN, where they request the encouragement of the public to the following branches of their business, viz.
Gentlemen and Ladies Saddles and Bridles of the newest fashion, Portmanteaus and Saddle-bags of all kinds, Holsters and Caps for horsemen, made in the neatest manner. Also, all kinds of Upholsterers Work, such as Chair-Bottoming, stuffing Sofas, Easy-Chairs and Lolling Chairs, &c. Likewise, Leather and Hair Trunks of all sizes, Harness of all kinds and Chaise Trimming done in the best manner. Orders for any of the above work will be thankfully received and faithfully executed, by the public's obedient servants, NEHEMIAH BECKFORD, JAMES M. OLNEY.
December 31.
JUST RECEIVED,
A Supply of The Cordial Balm of Gilead,
So justly celebrated for the relief and cure of Nervous Disorders, Bilious Cales, Female Complaints, Debility, Weakness, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Coughs & Colds, Impurity of Blood, Consumption, Head-ache, Lowness of Spirits, &c. &c. Relaxation, Prepared (only) by S. SOLOMON, M. D. F. R. H. S.—Of the University and College of Physicians.
The Cordial Balm of Gilead—is an immediate restorative and corroborant, a most powerful remedy in female obstructions and suppressions, and in cases of retention at maturity, also in weakness, morbid discharges, and irregularities about the turn of it.
Youth of either sex, who have practiced a secret and destructive vice, and thereby relaxed, weakened, and debilitated the whole nervous system, will find the Cordial Balm of Gilead the most powerful, certain, and effectual restorative.
This Medicine possesses wonderful efficacy in all nervous disorders, fits, head-aches, weakness, heaviness, and lowness of spirits; dimness of sight, confused thoughts and wanderings of the mind; vapours and melancholy, and all kinds of hysteric complaints, gradually go off by the use of this fabulous cordial. In sickness of the stomach, in flatulencies and obstructions, it is a safe, powerful and efficacious remedy. The first symptoms of its good effects are serenity and cheerfulness. Price 3 dollars each bottle.
For sale by Dr. THOMAS M. BARROWS, near the Episcopal Church; at the store of Mr. SAMUEL BROWN, and at the Book-store of Mr. HENRY CUSHING, Providence.
ALSO, for sale as above, A new Edition (being the 52d) of that interesting Work, entitled,
A GUIDE TO HEALTH.
(Embellished with the Author's Portrait.)
Which fully explains, in a concise, plain manner, the most simple methods of treatment, with proper efficacious remedies, for the following Diseases, viz.
Asthma—Loss of Appetite—Bilious Complaints—Consumptions—Female Diseases—Fits—Flatulence of Wind—Hypochondriac, or Melancholy Complaints—Indigestion—Juvenile Indiscretions—Lowness of Spirits—Nervous Diseases—Rheumatism—Ruptures—Scurvy, &c. &c.
TO WHICH IS ADDED, AN ESSAY ON THE VENEREAL DISEASE, GLEETS, and SEMINAL WEAKNESSES: AND AN ADDRESS TO PARENTS, TUTORS, and GUARDIANS OF YOUTH.
By S. SOLOMON, M. D. F. R. H. S.
Every person, young and old, should purchase this book, there being scarcely an individual who is not interested in some part of it; in particular, it is recommended to young men and boys, as an early attention to the latter may serve to guard them against a fatal rock on which thousands have split, and be the means of preserving their bodies from disease, and also their souls, their minds, and all their faculties, from destruction.
This truly interesting work has been the labour of many years experience and observation on the calamitous consequences of a secret and destructive vice, to obtain a remedy against which, the Doctor has devoted the principal part of his life. No proprietors of boarding schools or academies should be without it.
(Price ONE DOLLAR.)
LIKEWISE, for sale as above, ANDREW'S SPECIFIC LOTION.
This celebrated Lotion has received the highest encomiums from the inhabitants of New-York, and from many Medical characters in Europe, who, having seen its good effects, do not hesitate to give it their sanction. As a speedy, effectual and safe remedy, it is unrivalled, and has performed cures, when Medical aid, Cowland's and many other Lotions could give no relief.
For eruptions and impurities of the face, from whatever cause arising—as PIMPLES, SPOTS, RINGWORMS, CARBUNCLES, BRACKWORMS, FRECKLES, SUNBURN, and IMMEDIATE USE OF PAINT, it needs only to be tried to convince the most timid person of its superior efficacy in clearing and beautifying the face.—It is warranted to be harmless to the tenderest constitution, and innocent to the most delicate complexion—on the contrary, this will restore the skin to its wonted pureness, and preserve it thin, soft, transparent and elastic.
N. B. Each bottle has a certificate signed by the proprietor, without which it cannot be genuine.
It is sold in bottles with directions, —Price ONE DOLLAR.
December 31.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. December 9, 1800.
THE Creditors of SAMUEL BENCHLEY, of North-Providence, in the county of Providence, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June, 1756, entitled, “An act for the relief of insolvent debtors,” ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 18, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled “An act to establish a General Stamp-Office,”
THAT a General Stamp-Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty, which are demandable by law:—
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, to wit.
   D. C. M.     Any certificate of naturalization, - - - - - 5   Any licence to practise, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, solicitor, attorney, advocate or proctor, in any court of the United States, - - - - - 10   Provided, That a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said offices, shall, so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States, (except for lands granted for military services) - - - - - 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) - - - - - 2   Any charter-party, bottomry or repondentia bond, - - - - - 1   Any receipt or discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grand-children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of   Any policy of insurance, or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 1   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular State, - - - - - 1 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation, or contract, made to or with the United States, or any State or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any State, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty)   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 10   If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars, - - - - - 50   And if above one thousand dollars, - - - - - 75   Provided, That if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two-fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz.   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, - - - - - 20   If above one thousand dollars, - - - - - 30   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, - - - - - 20   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any note or bill of lading or writing, or receipt in nature thereof for goods or merchandise to be exported - - - - -   If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, - - - - - 4   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, - - - - - 10   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any notes issued by the banks now established, or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, - - - - - 50   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 1   On all notes above one hundred dollars, and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 2   On all notes above five hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   Any protest or other notarial act, - - - - - 25   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, - - - - - 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) - - - - - 50   Any certificate of a share in any insurance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank;   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 10   If above one hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.  
THAT the power of the Supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit. on the last day of February, 1801.
THAT, if any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the Supervisors of the Revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February, 1801, bring or send such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped, in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
AND for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared, that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereon affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury, at Washington, the day and year above mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.