Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-10-04 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
NOW EXHIBITING. In Mr. Lawrence Clarke's House, two doors North of the Theatre, Newport, The Astonishing INVISIBLE LADY, AND ACOUTIC TEMPLE.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EXHIBITION. In a Temple representing those where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small altar, and a crystal (as described by Dr. Dee, &c.) for consulting spirits. From this proceed the orals, for conveying questions and answers.
A conversation may be held on any subject; singing, laughing, sighing, breathing, &c. close to the ear of the audience; describing their number, dress, motion, &c. without any visible interference of agency, and so completely deceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of magic.
This Inexplicable Auricular & Optical Illusion,
Which professes to expose the practices of artful impostors, pretended magicians, and exorcists, and to open the eyes of those who still suffer an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, demoniacs, &c. will enable the attentive observer, to form a just idea of the artifices, by which they imposed on the credulous & superstitious, in this & former ages; and afford also to the spectator, an interesting and pleasing entertainment.
The amateurs of science and curious experiments, will find in this exhibition the most surprising phenomenon that has ever been discovered in acoustics.
Price of Admission, 50 Cents; Children 25 Cents. Hours of Exhibition, from 9 in the Morning till 1, and from 2 till 9 in the Evening. Newport, Sept. 26.
Dry Goods at Auction.
Will be sold on Wednesday, 10th of October next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Shop of John R. Shearman.
His whole Stock, consisting of Broad Cloths; Cassimere; Plains; Coatings; Blankets; Baizes; Flannels; Swanskins; Swardowns; Turkeydowns; Toiletens; Corduroy; Thickset; worsted Hose and Gloves; Wildhose; Moreens; Shaloons; Ratinets; Russells; Calimancoes; Durants; Silks; Cambic, Chintz, purple and Camel's hair Shawls; men's and women's silk and cotton Hose; Marceilles and Jean Waistcoating; black silk Velvet; men's & women's Satin; Florentine; Mole; Peeling; Tiffany; Silks; Sarcenets; Dimities; Muslinets; linen and cotton Cambrics; cambric, jaconet and book Muslin; men's and women's mufin Handkerchiefs; Pocket-Handkerchiefs; Checks; men's silk and leather Gloves; women's silk and kid Gloves, ditto Mitts; twill'd, plain and yellow Nankeens; blue, white, and olive Jeans; Fustians; Ginghams; Gauze; long pyle plush; Buckram; white and black Lace; Edgings; Threads; Calicoes; & a box of Hats assorted; with many other articles.
N. B. A few doz. Pen-knives and Scissors. Conditions of Sale:—Under 100 dollars, Cash: Over 100, 60 days: Over 200, 90 days: Over 300, 4 months: 600 and upwards, 6 months, with an approved endorser. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, 22d Sept. 1804.
After the 10th of October, the abovenamed Shop will be rented.—Apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN.
At WM. BRIDGES' ACADEMY, YOUTH are carefully and expeditiously taught the English Language, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography and Mathematics; where the strictest Attention is paid to the Morals of his Pupils.
Private Tuition. His Evening SCHOOL has commenced:—The hours are from 6 till 9 o'clock.
A convenient HOUSE, consisting of two Parlours and two or three Chambers, in a central part of the town, WANTED. Newport, Sept. 19. 1804.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON the tenth day of October 1804, on the premises, a tract of land, situated in North-Kingstown, about two miles from Wickford; and contains about one hundred acres, with a suitable proportion of mowing, pasturing, tillage, orcharding and wood land; a large two story dwelling-House, and other buildings thereon standing, late the property of SAMUEL WATSON, of North-Kingstown, deceased. The conditions of sale, with the boundaries, will be seen at the time and place of sale aforesaid.
SAMUEL CARTER, Auctioneer. North-Kingstown, Sept. 18, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that we the subscribers, have purchased the patent right for the counties of Washington and Kent, for making, using, and vending a Machine for the purpose of washing cloaths, scouring and fulling cloth, under the original patent right which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel T. Dean, of the State of New-York, on the 29th of February, 1804.—All persons are hereby forbid, making, vending or using such Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the law, without the liberty of us, or our agents being first granted them. Any person, upon applying to us for an individual right, or on a larger scale, may have the liberty granted them for a moderate compensation.
BORDEN RATHBUN, ROBERT H. NILES.
Wickford (N.K.) 24th 7th Mo. 1804.
To be Sold,
A NEW one story building, 30 feet by 12, to be removed from the spot on which it now stands, as soon as possible. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM DOUGLASS.
A SATIRICAL POEM.
In the press, and shortly will be published, (Canto the First) THE HAMILTONIAD, OR, AN EXTINGUISHER FOR THE ROYAL FACTION OF NEW-ENGLAND, WITH Copious Notes, Illustrative, Biographical, Philosophical, Critical, Admonitory and Political; being intended as a high priced shoe for all Limping Republicans.
By ANTHONY PASQUIN, Esq. Sic transit gloria mundi! Here to day, and gone last Sunday! wide 18th edition.
The Monarchists snivel and sob, And fadden all Boston town; Cause Freedom goes up, up, up, And the Tories go down, down, downy Parody on Swift's ballad.
Price to subscribers 25 cents, to non-subscribers 31 cents.—Subscriptions received at this office.
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor.
A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE.
Newport, May 28, 1804.
Washing Machine.
THE subscribers having purchased the patent right for the counties of Newport & Bristol, for making, using, and vending to others to be used, a Machine for the purpose of washing clothes, fulling, scouring, and cleaning cloth, under the original patent right, which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dean, of the town of Beckman, in Dutchess county, State of New-York, on the 29th day of February, 1804. All persons are hereby forbid making, using, or vending said Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the Law, without the authority of us, or our agents, being first granted them. Any person may be accommodated, by calling on BENJAMIN PITMAN, jun. JOSHUA NICHOLS.
N. B. Those who may wish to purchase the Patent right for the county of Bristol, will please to apply as above. Newport, Sept. 19. 1804.
FOR SALE,
SIXTY-TWO Shares in the stock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
N. B. As they are very desirous (for a particular reason) to dispose of the above mentioned stock—they therefore offer the same at first cost. N. SWEET, & Co.
For Charleston, (S.C.)
THE fast sailing Packet, Ship Rose in Bloom, Isaac Burdick, Master.—Will sail on the 5th of October. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at STEVENS' wharf, or to either of the subscribers.
JOHN C. PHILLIPS, AARON DYRE.
Newport, Sept. 20.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE—No. I.
THE period draws near, when you will be called upon to exercise one of the highest functions with which freemen can be invested. They alone deserve the name who chuse their own rulers, and through them make their own laws. This is your prerogative! May it long remain so, whatever the infatuation and folly of other nations! And while we pity the low state to which their ignorance and a tyrant's wrongs have reduced them, let us cherish, with the zeal of our fathers, the lofty sentiments of freedom, sealed with their blood.
Devoted to liberty and justice, the history of the world should teach you, as you wish to preserve them, to be jealous and vigilant. It should teach you that rulers are more apt to be tyrants than servants; and that with whatever sanction they may declare themselves the friends and guardians of your rights, they are most apt, under this insidious mask, to subvert them by a criminal career of ambition. It is true, that they generally flatter to betray you; and that while they are busied in the immolation of liberty, they are loudest in its praise.
As then you value your rights, examine with an unbending severity the conduct of your rulers. The more important the duties with which a public character is invested, the more imperious the necessity of a scrutiny. When the station to be filled is the highest in your power to bestow, the duty becomes a sacred one; and you become traitors to yourselves not to discharge it. It is criminal in a man to play the tyrant; but that crime is of the deepest hue which a free people perpetrate by neglecting the means for the preservation of their liberties. The tyrant is hurried on by the fury of his passions; while the people have no inducement under Heaven to abandon their duty. The first may influence the period in which he lives; while the last too often decides for ages the destiny of a nation.
You are called on once in four years to elect your chief Magistrate. In the discharge of this duty, at the last period, you raised to that high station a citizen distinguished for the various services rendered to his country. Of manners simple, affable and winning, and with an understanding penetrating and perspicacious, he had long commanded in the wide circle of his friends a respect softened by affection. Even his enemies, notwithstanding their dislike of his political opinions and actions, acknowledged their love for the man. Enured from infancy to the active scenes of life, and called by the emergencies of the revolution to a vigorous participation in its toils, he had, notwithstanding, found time to pursue the early bias of a mind attached to philosophical pursuits, and from the action of a sound judgment upon a large stock of acquired materials, had gained a reputation in the literary world.
It is not surprising, therefore, that we find him in the legislature of his own State, then the widest field for action presented by the state of the country, animated by the honest enthusiasms of youth, transcending the dull routine of duty, and laying the
foundation of future greatness and prosperity, by devising and recommending plans of great and general utility. Three vast objects appear to have engaged his patriotic efforts; education, religious toleration, and the reform of the criminal code. Like other philanthropists he but in part succeeded. He obtained something to be done to advance the interests of learning; and he lost only by the casting vote of the Speaker, a law for mitigating the penal code. On the interesting point of religion, his victory was complete; and every man was guaranteed the free exercise of his conscience and religious opinions. But however imperfect the success of his plans, he sowed seeds in a soil far more incongruous, which have since rewarded all his efforts. He has the satisfaction of beholding the citizens of his native State enjoying every blessing that religious and civil liberty can bestow, sustaining their state institutions with ability, and transfusing their virtues into the several departments of the general government.
Such is the man, who, four years ago, you called to the head of your affairs. You esteemed him then wise and virtuous; else you would not have placed him at the very altar of your rights.
He was then, however, untried in the discharge of the duties of the first magistracy of a free people; and with all his virtues and talents, he was liable to disappoint the hopes of his country. Has he disappointed these hopes? This is the object of the present enquiry. If he has, it is your duty, whatever pain it may give you, to consign him to the walks of private life.
In order to decide this enquiry, it is necessary to state the duties of a chief magistrate, and to compare with them the measures of Thomas Jefferson.
The duties of the President of the United States are fortunately, for the preservation of our liberties, fixed by a written constitution. In every other nation on the face of the earth, they are but vaguely defined by a dark and shifting prescription, varying with the temper of the times, and the character and views of those who administer the government. Under such systems, if they deserve the name, executive power advances with a step as steady as time towards its own aggrandizement. By the co-operating influence of force and patronage, it gradually saps every mound raised against its encroachment. Accordingly under such governments, liberty is but a shadow, dependent entirely on the sun-shine of royal favor. To guard against this great evil, this gravitating principle of political institutions, the constitution of the United States has wisely laid down certain rules so plain that every mind can determine how far they have been observed. Let us then on this occasion, resort to them as our unerring guides.
The constitutional duties and powers of the President are:
1. To give to Congress, from time to time, information of the state of the Union, and to recommend to their consideration, such measures as he shall deem necessary and expedient. 2. To pass a qualified oath upon the laws. 3. To command in chief the army and navy; and the militia, when in actual service.

4. To appoint all executive and judicial officers, except of a subordinate nature.
5. To make treaties. To take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
And to secure the execution of these duties, and such others as are imposed by the constitution, he is required to take the following oath of office.
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States."
The first is two fold—The President "shall from time to time, give to the Congress information of the state of the Union—and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary & expedient."
It must not escape notice that both these duties are mandatory; the term used is "shall." It does not therefore rest in the discretion of the Chief Magistrate, to give information or advice, according to any theory of government established in his own mind—but he shall give information, and he shall recommend such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient. For one, I do not hesitate to say, that I consider the absolute injunction of this duty, so far as it relates to the recommendation of measures a defect in the constitution. It tends unnecessarily to blend legislative and executive power—to give the executive a dangerous agency in the enactment of laws; and to diminish the free will and unprejudiced deliberations of the legislature. But these considerations, however powerful on the minds of the framers of the constitution, are divested of all their influence when applied to the magistrate, on whom its execution devolved. What would be a virtue in one case becomes a crime in the other.
The information required by the constitution has been supplied by the President in a liberal stream. It may confidently be affirmed that the mails laid before Congress during the last four years has not been exceeded, either in interest or magnitude, by that furnished during any antecedent equal period. Whatever relates to interior concerns has, in every instance where its importance justified it, been exposed; and the mysterious obscurity, in which diplomatic relations are usually involved, has been happily dissipated in an eminent degree. The wishes of the legislature and the people have, in most instances, been anticipated, and in no case, as under preceding administrations, has a veto been passed upon legislative requisitions. In some few cases, it is true, complaints have been made that the public were not duly informed of passing or impending events; but in all these cases, it has afterwards manifestly appeared that the government had withheld no information, whose communication would not have done more injury than good.
It is perhaps to be regretted that there is no regular official journal published of executive acts: Were such a journal published at periods however remote from the occurrences recorded, it would ultimately afford more correct means of judging of the conduct of the cabinet, and thereby produce a more rigorous responsibility to public opinion, than at present exist. But until provision is made for this, we must expect, from the nature of executive acts some degree of obstinacy to develop the grounds on which they were taken.
Considering the peculiar circumstances, under which the present chief magistrate came into office, the people had a right to expect from him a full and habitual disclosure of his measures, and the motives which dictated them, so far as either could tend to promote the public good. An omission by his predecessor, to make such a disclosure, was one of the grounds on which he was rejected from power, and the belief that Mr. Jefferson
would evince a contrary course, unquestionably conspired, with other expectations, to inure his election.
CURIUS. (To be continued.)
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
MR. FARNSWORTH,
IT may be expected by the public, that I should take leave of a "Freeman of Portsmouth" with a tender of the compliments usual on such occasions, making my humble acknowledgments to a gentleman, who has condescended to "trouble" himself, by repeating his very decent charge of bribery and corruption upon the democratic majority of Portsmouth, of which I have the honor to be one; and you, Sir, will suffer me to meet the expectations entertained, although, in your opinion, it may not be necessary to take any further notice of an antagonist so contemptible as a "Freeman" undoubtedly is.
The imported genius informs his editor, that my former communication is "replete with that kind of scurrility for which our democrats have long been distinguished on the annals of infamy;" and this, forsooth, because I merely designated him in two of his characters, "expardon and bankrupt;" notwithstanding that I generously avoided all manner of description of the brilliant acts which have justly entitled this new quill wielder for our aristocratic gentry to the high founding titles conferred upon him, and though I kindly omitted even a hint at the noble means by which he will soon rise to his summit of honor—the grade of pettifogger. I may not always continue so generous, but, possibly, may lend a helping hand towards the complete degradation of the poor wretch. Hitherto I have been restrained by the consideration, that one good act attaches itself to the frail piece of mortality, and the hope, that a recollection of his meritorious conduct, in one solitary instance, might awaken in his breast the virtuous emotions by which, at one moment, it was actuated.
But leaving this tool of federalism to his meditations, permit me to observe, that the charge of bribery and corruption having been thrown upon the republicans of this town, without proof, and been returned upon the federalists, with proof, and repelled only by a repetition of the charge without proof, it is not incumbent upon me to bring forward further and abundant testimony, which I have at hand, to overwhelm with disgrace the fallen principal and sub-leaders of the minority; and I shall, therefore, content myself with a few remarks on the last production of the pretended "Freeman of Portsmouth."
In assuming upon himself the defence of the "rich Englishman," instead of denying the assertions made by me, the truth of which is of course admitted, he profanely declares, that the "rich Englishman" is "noted" for "literally causing the widow's heart to sing for joy." Well and good! If the stupid doit had proceeded to announce the christian & far-name of the very widow—if the queer fellow had blundered upon the amiable and all accomplished widow ***** herself, no one would have refused the "rich Englishman" the whole sum of credit due to his notorious generosity.—Still higher to lift the reputation of his liberal master (whose liberality, in all probability "literally causes" the board of his scribbler to smoke with English bull-beef, reared and fatted in Portsmouth, and butchered by a Yankee, in the Irish manner) he also informs us that the "rich Englishman" is noted for nourishing, "by the streams of his bounty," institutions, "calculated" to chase democracy from our "benighted state." Better and better! But will his patron thank the bungler for "thus letting the cat out of the bag"? The secret is out! The design avowed! The source and current of education is polluted! What is the purpose? To "chase democracy" from the State!! Citizens of Rhode-Island, consider this subject attentively: Our young men are to be taught in schools, nourished by English "bounty," and "calculated" to introduce principles hostile to the first principles of our political institutions. Our government is democratic: Hunt democracy from our State, & no longer can you exult in the denomination of citizens. Would you become the Slaves of a Monarch—a Despot—a mad Tyrant? The subject is too solemn for discussion. Reflect upon it, Freemen of Rhode-Island, in your hours of retirement.
The witty writer accuses me of subterfuge in a very plain denial of an absolute falsehood, uttered by him; but the accusation shall be repelled by a contradiction sufficiently simple, even for his comprehension. It is not true, that money was received, by the democratic party, in Portsmouth, or by individuals of that party, from "individuals of Bristol," or from "Bristol in its corporate capacity," or from individuals of any corporate body, or from any town in this State, or any other State or Country, for electioneering purposes or uses.—Astonishing that the election should have been carried against hard dollars and bank-bills! It is indeed a circumstance mortifying to you, but it is true, gentlemen aristocrats, nevertheless.
"Freeman" introduces a jumble of words, & affects ignorance of my meaning in a charge of double-voting advanced by me. Let me tell him what I meant. At a late election, the name of a certain ex-judge, of the "college of religion and order," was discovered on two paper votes, put into the box, for one officer, at one and the same time; and of these two votes, one was rejected by the moderator of the meeting.
In answer to my statement of a most disgraceful transaction, the feeble scribbler would persuade the readers of the Newport Mercury, who, it seems can swallow such trash, that a good federalist may be, at the same moment, too sick to take an oath, lawfully administered, tho' not so sick to make an affirmation upon the peril of the penalty of perjury. The fact is, that the miserable being was not sick. The public
will form its own judgment of this new and extraordinary disease, if, contrary to all appearances, the good federalist was really discomposed, when informed that the sick man came two or three miles to the town meeting, and that his qualms went off, when, backed by the pious Quaker, he gulped the affirmation. Perhaps the pious Quaker had the art of infusing a part of his own affirming spirit into the undisciplined object of his wizardry, and of causing him, thus enchanted, to go the full length of a well trained disciple of the "old school." This is possible, for the sinking man became, under the benign influence of the sanctified political-conjurer, instantaneous, not only enabled to affirm, but to boast of his exploits, capering about the room in the true style of the friends of order and energy. However, being unskilled in disorders, I shall not presume to decide, even for myself, whether the animal in question was sick of a fever, or of a hydrocephalus (Mr. Burr's complaint) or was the subject of sorcery; but recommend the case to the serious consideration of Noah Webster, jun. Esq. of Connecticut, & William Coleman, Esq. of New-York, both petulant and malignant Doctors.
The society of Friends I venerate. The professors of Quakerism I esteem: but hypocrites I detest. If the society pass over such things, since "such things are," a candid world will require more able penmen than a "Freeman of Portsmouth" to wipe away the stain.—Here it may be proper to assure you, Mr. "Freeman," that I despise you, your supporters, and your "gibbets;" and shall not be deterred by threats from a contest in the cause of truth and freedom.
The credibility of witnesses is not to be impeached by one who has gone the round of crimes: When those produced by me shall be opposed by witnesses of any stamp, other than such as, like "Freeman," have wallowed in infamy for years, it will become my duty to state, that the witnesses who have fixed bribery and corruption on the Portsmouth minority, are the men who disdained the proffered gold of a foreigner, heretofore but too successful in his varied measures to "chase democracy" from our land.
I trust in the virtue of my fellow-citizens, for the preservation of freedom against the attempts of foreign and domestic foes—confident that the deposit is safe, and that there is virtue enough to withstand threats and bribes from every quarter.
A Republican Citizen of Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Sept. 25, 1804.
SAVANNAH, (Georgia) September 7.
The Treaty lately held between the Creek Nation and the United States' Commissioners, has terminated inauspiciously for Georgia; they have not obtained one acre of land. A deputation of chiefs is to pass through this place early in October next, on their way to the City of Washington. Sparta paper.
September 11.
VIOLENT HURRICANE.
On Saturday last, this City was visited with the most violent hurricane ever experienced since its settlement. It commenced, by slight wind and rain in the morning, until about 10 o'clock, when it began to blow with uncommon violence, accompanied by heavy rain, and continued to increase until six or seven at night, and did not cease before 3 in the morning of Sunday.
During its continuance, the shaking of the dwelling houses, the scattering of the slate and tile from such roofs as were covered with those materials, the falling of several chimney's in the city, and the levelling of fences and trees around, created an incessant alarm, which the arrival of morning proved to be too well founded.
A chimney in falling, killed two children of Mr. J. Nelson; a house fell and killed John F. Webb, and slightly bruised his child who was sitting near him.
But it was in the morning that the full horrors of the scene were witnessed. The shores covered with lumber and the ruins of stores destroyed; the wharves with shipping; the hopes of the merchants scattered among the fragments of the buildings or floating in the river, and in many of those stores which withstood the gale, damaged or ruined; the innumerable small boats crashed like egg shells and tho' almost as little worthy notice; reeds and marsh grass torn by the roots from the opposite island, and accompanied by numerous serpents, turtles, marabirds, &c. forming a back ground of the picture; and the negroes who had survived the night on that island, composed wholly of rice plantations, screaming for assistance and for the loss of their drowned companions, completed the affecting, the sublime collection. Insensibility itself could not have looked on unmoved.
We have not yet heard from the neighboring plantations, nor can we form any idea of all the damage done.
On Wilmington Island, Mrs. Scriven, wife of Major Scriven, and one of their children, were killed by the fall of the house.
On Hutchinson's island, Mr. Moxham and wife, who had the care of a plantation were carried away and drowned. The number of negroes drowned cannot yet be ascertained. It is supposed not less than thirty.
Fore Green, at Cockspur-Island is completely levelled, and all the buildings destroyed. Of the soldiers, 7 of those who were there escaped by getting on the roof of the last house which fell, with 14 others, men & women, soon after floating, the roof parted and they separately escaped to land on Wilmington island. A son of Capt. Nichols is among the drowned. Four soldiers and a non-commissioned officer were fortunately detained in town, as was Lt. Piott.
Gun Boat, No. 1, is safely lodged in a corn-field on Whitemarsh island, about 8 miles from where she drifted, and within 60 feet of a creek. It is hoped she will be got off without difficulty. All her men are safe and she has received no damage.
Sloop Governor Tatnall, of Charleston, is
high and dry on Wilmington Island, near Mr. Bryan's; it will not be possible to get off the vessel, but her valuable cargo is safe.
Buildings Damaged.—We have not obtained information of all which come under this head; but the following are those which have come to our knowledge:—
Prebyterian Church; the steeple blown down to the foundation. In falling, it broke the roof of a small building belonging to Green R. Duke.
Episcopal Church, built of brick; two thirds of one broadside of the second story blown down to the window sills.
The Exchange, great part of the roof untiled, and many panes of glass broken.
A house occupied by Mr. Nelson, one chimney blown down.
Mrs. Minis' chimney blown down.
Mr. Wayne's chimney, the top blown off and lodged on the roof of the house.
Mr. Clay's new house, partially untiled.
Gibbon's buildings, partially untiled and the chimneys blown down to the roof.
Bolton's buildings, partially untiled.
Several other dwelling houses are considerably injured and particularly many windows are broken.
George Anderson has one store completely thrown down, the other injured.
A small store occupied as a retail shop by Mordecai M'Lean, has one end and two sides torn out, all his property lost.
Taylor & Scarborough's store partially untiled.
Burroughs and Sturges, the end of their store torn out, their books and papers lost, and the principal part of the articles destroyed. A printing press & types belonging to James Hely, of Louisville, were principally lost in this store.
Maurice Leffie's store, the sides and the end next the river, completely broken, and almost every thing in the store destroyed.
Benjamin Maurice's store, one end broke, and much damage done to the goods.
Brooks & Harris's store in Clay's new buildings, one corner, next to the river, broke.
Machin & M'Intosh's brick and stone store, gone to the foundation, scarce a vestige remaining.
Robert and John Bolton's upper store, a number of slate blown off; lower store, windows of lower store broken in, a few bricks out of one corner, the roof partially untiled. Commerce Row, wholly untiled.
John Jackson's store, partially injured.
Crook & Seaman's store, much torn and damaged in the two lower stories.
H. Reynolds & Cos. store much broken; many articles floated away, and others almost ruined.
John Davis' two stores broken; nearly all the articles in one destroyed and swept away, in the other much injured.
Hunter & Minis' two stores partially broken, and much damage done.
H. Lord & Co's. store completely laid open & great injury sustained.
Jacob Idler's store, gone with its contents, and not a single trace left.
A. Dunn's blacksmith's shop, completely broken down and carried some yards from the foundation.
A vacant store, much broken.
Samuel Howard's store, lower story broken, and considerable injury sustained.
Dennis & William's store, completely swept down, and almost all its contents lost, together with their books and papers. A small part of the latter has been recovered.
Hunter & Minis' new store occupied by Thomas Lawrence, the foundation towards the river broken and the store leaned. Considerable loss was sustained by Mr. Lawrence.
James Wallace's store, taken down to the foundation, carried several hundred feet from the wharf it stood on, and its timbers scattered along shore. Its contents entirely lost.
The three last mentioned stores were built this summer.
Besides these stores enumerated, scarce one near the wharves, but has suffered injury from the water which found its way to them. It was supposed that the height of water was from ten to twelve feet above the common level of spring tides, and the waves run very high.
Shipping, including all in the harbor.
Ships—Brutus, of Savannah, (late Casualidad) grounded about high water mark, near T. & R. Newell's store.
Gustava, of St. Thomas, at Putman's wharf, afloat, has all her topmasts and foremasts carried away.
Magdalen, of Glasgow, upset, has her bottom much torn, and is sunk by the wharf near Johnson & Robertson's.
General Jackson, of this port, her keel at high water mark on M'Credie's wharf.
Mary, of Charleston, loaded with cotton, and waiting for a wind, driven on the wharf near the fort.
Brigs—Diamond, of New-York, grounded at Bolton's upper wharf.
Brandywine, of Savannah, grounded at low water mark, at Wyne's wharf.
Hiram, of Savannah, on the piles of Williamson & Morel's wharf, has several holes broke in her bottom.
Minerva, of Savannah, on the coffee-house wharf, above high water mark.
Schooners—Cornelia, of Charleston, upset and sunk near the shore at Gordon's wharf.
Carolina, of Charleston, grounded at Bolton's upper wharf.
Hannah, of St. Thomas's, on the corners of two wharves, above high water mark, her foremast broke down by the deck.
York, of St. Simon's, on Caig & Mitchell's wharf, above high water mark.
Savannah Packet, of Charleston, on Johnson & Robertson's wharf, bilged.
Hiram, of New-York, on Burroughs and Sturges's wharf, above high water mark, but uninjured.
Delight, of Charleston, on the piles at Stark's

wharf, with one or two of them through her bottom.
Revenue Cutter Thomas Jefferson, on the wharf occupied by Hunter and Minis; her mainmast gone, her stern broken out and her rudder unshipped.
L'Annonci, French national Corvette, high on M'Credie's wharf.
A small boat, name unknown, on the same wharf, with both masts broke, and bilged.
A pilot boat belonging to Scranton, three feet higher than high water mark at Belcher's wharf.
Sloops—Themis, of Beaufort, high on Gordon's wharf.
—of Coosawatchie grounded high and dry near Wayne's wharf.
Rachel, of Charleston, upset, mast broke, and sunk, at Johnson & Robertson's wharf.
Polly, of St. Mary's, escaped with only the loss of rigging.
Liberty, of Charleston, on Howard's wharf, bilged.
A lighter, belonging to R. & J. Bolton, has her boom broke—afloat at the wharf.
Several Augusta and other boats, are likewise on the wharves; not one is left afloat, and scarce a small boat in the harbor but is broken and buried among the lumber.
Those vessels noted as on the wharves are completely above the reach of the tide, and as fairly on the wharves as if they were building there.
We learn that Mr. William Campbell and Mr. Thomas Williamson, procured a boat at near eleven o'clock on Sunday night, and visited the back river, where their exertions were crowned with such success that they were enabled to collect and bring to Savannah a very large number of negroes belonging to various estates—such generous conduct deserves to be rewarded.
HURRICANE!
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Sept. 10.
On Friday night last, about 11 o'clock, a dreadful gale of wind came on in this harbor, and continued to blow with the most extreme violence until Sunday morning, one o'clock; the wind was first at the north east, in the course of Saturday morning it changed to east, and in the afternoon to south east. It is impossible at this time for us to describe accurately the destruction caused by this gale; the whole of the wharves from Gadsden's on Cooper river, to the extent of South Bay, have received very considerable damage, the heads and sides of the most of them are washed away. Of the vessels in the harbor, but 3 or 4 have escaped without injury, several are totally lost, and many more are much damaged. At 7 o'clock on Saturday morning, the period of low water, the tide was as high as it generally is at spring tides; it appeared, that during the preceding ebb, but little water had left the river; at 12 o'clock it was from 2 to 3 feet higher than it has been seen for many years, and made a complete breach over the wharves and drove many vessels on them where they now lie. On Gadsden's wharf several floors were washed or blown down and their contents of rice and cotton much damaged, and some lost. On South Bay, the whole of the bulwark made against the water is in ruins, and the house of Mr. William Veitch, built on made ground, was washed down—the new street made to continue East Bay to White Point, is greatly damaged, the sea made breaches through it in many places. On Blake's wharf, a brick building occupied as a scale and counting house was beat down by the bowsprit of the ship Lydia.
There is one circumstance which took place during this gale which we think worthy of notice. It was high water at the wharves on Saturday, at 12 o'clock, soon after the tide began to fall, and at 12 o'clock in the evening had fallen about two feet, it was then expected that the next tide would be higher than the former, as the fall had been so small; but instead of rising it continued to fall a little the whole time of flood and was not so high at one o'clock on Sunday morning, the time for high water, as it was the day before at six o'clock, the time of low water. We suppose that this phenomenon was owing to the change of the wind from the east to the south-east during that period.
A negro man was killed by the fall of Mr. Veitch's chimney in South Bay—this is the only life lost in this city that we have heard of. Most of the families residing on South Bay, left their dwellings in the course of Saturday, expecting that if the gale continued, it would be unsafe to continue in them.
Many of the coasting craft and wood boats are driven ashore on the marines and in the heads of docks, and are much injured.
This gale was more violent, & of much longer continuance, than the one which took place in 1783. From the description given of the hurricane in 1752, we believe that to have been the most dreadful, though it is to be feared that the loss of property is now much greater than at any former period.
List of vessels left and damaged in the gale.
Ship Halcyon, Manly, of Charleston bound for Bordeaux, much damaged and unloading.—Ship Columbus, of Charleston, sunk at the wharf.—Brig Concord, of Newport, Oldrich, sunk at Pringle's wharf; she has bilged and her stern has parted.—English ship Christopher, from Africa, sunk at a wharf.—Brig Tartar, lately from Africa, gone to pieces.—Ship Lydia, Heyward, driven high up in Blake's Dock.—Brig Unanimity, Wilson, driven against the Governor's Bridge.—Brig Norfolk, ditto ditto.—Schooner Rising Sun, on Williams's wharf, much damaged.—Schooner Mary, of Charleston, sunk at Ham's wharf.—Brig Thomas, Bishop, much injured in her upper works and sheathing.—Schooner Ann Eliza, bound for Nassau, upset in Athley river; the crew seven in number, remained on the bottom all night and were taken off yesterday morning.—Brig Nancy, Spooner, driven into Dill's Creek.—Brig Venus, of New-York, ashore on James's Island several Schooners are also ashore on James's Island: Besides the foregoing many
are driven and jammed up in the docks, where they received considerable damage in their rigging, spars and upper works.—The Ship Middleton, is also aground in a dock.—The brig Favorite, of Rhode-Island, from Africa, is gone to pieces.—The sloop Two Sisters, of Newport, lost her mast.
A gentleman who was at Georgetown since the Gale, informs, that it is the opinion of several experienced planters there, that Rice, equal in quantity to ten thousand barrels, has been destroyed in that neighborhood by the late gale and high tides.
GEORGETOWN, (S. C.) Sept. 12.
On Saturday last we experienced a severe Tornado, which for violence and duration, exceeded any within the remembrance of the oldest inhabitants of this place. It commenced between three and four A. M. with the wind at N. E. and blew from thence with increasing fury until twelve at night, when the wind shifted to S. S. E. but abated very little before the night following. The rain descended in torrents, with little intermission the chief part of the time.
The tide rose suddenly to the height hitherto unparalleled, covering several parts of the Bay in such a manner as to render it impassable, unless in boats or other vehicles. Several stores on the wharves, as well as those at some distance from them, had two and three feet water therein; in consequence of which, great quantities of corn, salt, &c. were destroyed.
The Schooner Perseverance, from this port for Charleston, belonging to Thomas Shubrick, Esq. of the latter place, was blown ashore on South Island; the people were saved, but it is feared the vessel will be entirely lost.
Two negroes, attempting to cross Sampit river in a canoe, were over-set, and fortunately saved themselves by swimming—two others in a similar attempt, were drowned.
Several merchants and others here, have suffered very much; the injury the planters have sustained, is incalculable. Many crops of rice, ready to be gathered, are partly lost; and the destruction of banks, trunks, &c. is very considerable.
Great apprehensions were entertained for the safety of the persons residing at North Inlet—the dwelling houses of Messrs. Allston, Thurston and Crofts, were blown down; kitchens and out-houses swept away by the impetuosity of the tide; but, although the situation of the inhabitants was truly distressing, and their lives in most imminent danger, we are happy to state that none were lost.
The water in our streets was quite brackish, and sea turtle, terrapins, &c. were driven up to the town, one of which was caught by a negro fellow, in a new brick store on the bay.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Oct. 4, 1804.
The late "hue and cry" of an approaching rupture with Spain, may be considered as nothing more than a mere federal "brimborion." It is not our interest to quarrel with that ancient and honorable nation, and it is not her interest to break with America. Messrs. PINKNEY and MUNROE, charged as they are, can very easily form an equal adjustment of existing differences, and put an end to the last hope of the Royal Nation. B. Chron.
A camp meeting of Methodists was held in New-Jersey the 16th ult. Upwards of 5000 persons are said to have attended.
COMMUNICATION.
The Inhabitants of Newport have to regret the loss of a valuable fellow-citizen, Capt. MILLER F. WICKHAM, who was poisoned on the coast of Africa, by the natives, in the flower of life, and full vigor of manhood. By this severe stroke of Divine Providence, his sisters are deprived of an amiable, benevolent and affectionate brother—his relations and friends, of an agreeable and worthy young man.
Extract of a letter from one of our unfortunate countrymen in Tripoli, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated "TRIPOLI, May 21."
"Since my last nothing worthy of recital has occurred, except the death of one of our crew. I fear this will be the purport of all future letters, as the summer is fast approaching, and the heat will naturally have a fatal effect upon your unfortunate countrymen, who are daily yoked to a large waggon, which they are obliged to drag into the country, where it is loaded with heavy timber for their return."
"A few days ago a small craft, under English colours, was captured by the Syren, on this station, in consequence of which the Bashaw sent for the British Consul, to know whether a United States vessel dare take any articles out of a vessel under protection of his majesty's colours? Mr. M'Donough answered in the negative, also gave the Bashaw a written certificate or passport. The vessel was immediately laden with a very valuable cargo belonging to the Bashaw's subjects, set sail for Malta—but unfortunately for his majesty's consul, she was captured almost under the forts. Capt. Steward ordered her for Syracuse. The Bashaw sent for Mr. M'Donough, and afterwards giving him sufficient abuse, ordered him to quit his dominion in twelve hours. The next day he set sail for Malta in a small craft, but was captured off the harbor by the Syren, and sent to Syracuse. His excellency is very much enraged at the conduct of the British Consul, and is determined not to receive him again let the consequence be what it may. We are in hopes that this affair will bring lord Nelson off this station."
"Five months have already expired of our captivity, and yet no hopes of our country's redeeming us! However, I trust, they will recollect in whose hands and at whose mercy we are. Adieu."
A print, whose shameful disregard of truth we have had frequent occasion to notice, contains the following declaration:
"Now we federalists have been this minority in the United States for about four years, and in that time, every one of us, who happened to hold an office under the government by the fair discharge of whose duties, we were enabled to earn bread for ourselves and families, have been deprived of it, because we dared to think differently on public affairs from the author of this liberal sentiment (Mr. Jefferson)"
This is the language of the Editor of the New-York Evening Post. And yet the truth is, that of the existing officers under the general government a majority are federal. We have deemed it our duty to notice the flagrant violation of truth, to shew the deplorable lengths to which party prejudice carries men. Should it produce a similar torrent of invective and bilingsgate, with that recently excited by a like detection, we beg leave to say that on this as on that occasion, silence shall mark our contempt. N. Int.
A tolerable idea may be formed of the nature and extent of the insurrection, as it is termed, in West Florida, from the following facts: Mr. Kemper, the leader of the association, was for some time in the service of Mr. Smith, of Tennessee, to whom he became indebted to a considerable amount. Being prosecuted, he fled to Florida, where at the head of thirty men, he raised the standard of revolt. These are the circumstances attending an occurrence which it is attempted to magnify into vast importance!—Ib.
The political hemisphere of Europe seems to be darkening with an approaching storm, and every thing that respects the public tranquility is in a state of gloomy uncertainty. England affects to herself the merit of forbearance, in not attacking Spain; but the truth is, that she dare not attempt it. The hope of plunder would arrogate all other considerations with her ministry, if the sad knowledge that she should have Portugal torn from her interests in the result of such an attack did not restrain her ambition. Great-Britain draws from Portugal, for manufactures, between five and six millions sterling annually; which is a greater sum than she extracts from any other country, excepting the United States of America: and this charming government repays us with singular attention, for she sends her frigates to blockade our harbors, and our ships to Halifax, for adjudication, to save us the trouble of unloading them and vending their cargoes among ourselves!
It appears by private letters from London, that Mr. Pitt cannot acquire the confidence of the nation: He is privately upheld by the favor of his King (perhaps we should say the Queen,) but that is not sufficient for all his purposes. The poor subjects of that island have felt his scourge, and they cannot but recollect his past administration with trembling, whenever they look at the aspect of their distressed country. He has carried his militia bill thro' his obedient Senate, but the sun-shine of approbation did not attend the measure. We hope the British press in this town will not be outrageous when we declare, that it is very possible for a Minister to be protected by the Sovereign and detested by the community. Bost. Chron.
On the night of the 4th ult. the house of Mr. Isaac Welch, at Wilton, N. H. was consumed by fire—and what is very melancholy, six of his children perished in the flames!
"CRISIS" is again unavoidably deferred.
MARRIED —In this town, the 21st ult. Capt. JACOB SMITH, to Miss MARY-ANN MAUDSLEY, daughter of the late Capt. John Maudsley.
On Thursday evening last, Mr. ALFHEUS BARBER, to Miss LYDIA DENNIS, daughter of Capt. Thomas Dennis.
DIED —At South-Kingstown, on Wednesday, the 26th ult. the Hon. SAMUEL J. POTTER, one of the Senators of the United States, from this State, in the 54th year of his age.—[Character in our next.]
P. Bridges,
(Two Doors above the Newport Bank) RETURNS her grateful acknowledgments to the Ladies of Newport, for the numerous Favors she has received, since her commencement in business; and respectfully acquaints them, that she has now on hand for Sale, a Genteel Assortment of MILLENNERY, on moderate terms. Ladies Morning-Dresses, & children's Coats and Pelices, with every other article in the Millinery line, made up in the newest fashions, on the shortest notice.
The Spring and fall fashions will be regularly received direct from Europe. Newport, Oct. 3d, 1804.
Wm. Bridges,
Engineer, Architect and Land-Surveyer, SURVEYS & draws plans of estates, with the strictest accuracy and neatness; makes designs for intended buildings and improvements, canals, bridges, &c. &c.; furnishes estimates with minute specifications for carrying the same into execution; having been regularly brought up to the profession, with a complete knowledge of the practical departments, presumes that his services will be found eminently useful, in carrying into effect any public or private works. Gentlemen residing at a distance, can be furnished with plans, elevations, &c. to unite Convenience and Uniformity with Durability and Economy, by sending a written description of the conveniences and size building they wish to have.—Plans neatly drawn on the margin of Deeds. Newport, Oct. 3d, 1804.
THE sale of Dry-Goods, at Auction, at the Shop of John R. Shearman, is postponed to Wednesday, the 24th inst. GARDNER & DEAN, Auct'rs. Newport, 3d October, 1804.
THE LAST NIGHT BUT TWO.
THEATRE—NEWPORT.
An Evening's Amusement, (never performed here)—For the Benefit of MR. WILMOT.
FRIDAY EVENING, October 6, 1804. Will be presented the very celebrated Melo Drama, translated and altered from the French, by Wm. Dunlap, Esq. and performed at the Theatres in New-York and Boston, with the most unbounded applause, called
The Voice of Nature;
OR,
The Judgment of Soloman.
(For Characters, see Bills of the Day.) End of the Play, a new Comic Medley, called MURDER IN IRISH;
OR AN
Hibernian's description of the English drama,
By Mr. BATES.
A Comic Song, called the London Old Cloath's Man, in Character of a Jew, by Mr. WILMOT.
After which,
Del Caria's Hornpipe,
By Mr. DEERY.
To which will be added, the much admired Farce (never performed here) called Mrs. WIGGINS.
(Characters, in Bills.)
Tickets and Places for the Boxes, may be taken at the Theatre, on the days of performance, from 10 o'clock till 1, and from 2 o'clock till 10, P. M.
Boxes, One Dollar—Pit 50 Cents—Gallery, 25 Cents.
Doors open at 6 o'clock, and the curtain drawn up precisely at 7 o'clock
10,000 Dollars highest Prize.
DURING this day, Tickets in the Sixth Class of South-Hadley Canal Lottery will be sold at the original price, 5 Dollars. On to-morrow, and after, until the drawing of the Lottery commences, which will be on the 25th of the present month, Tickets will be advanced to 5 Dollars 50 Cents.—Those who wish to save 50 Cents and gain Ten Thousand Dollars, will do well to call this day (Thursday Oct. 5.) at the Bookstore of WILLIAM R. WILDER.
For Sale,
An excellent lot of land, under good improvement, very pleasantly situated on the main road leading from Newport to Bristol Ferry, containing about 21 acres, with a Dwelling-House, Barn, Crib and young Orchard thereon, and a well of good water that never fails. It will be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars, apply to the subscriber, on the premises. JONATHAN GIBBS. Portsmouth, Oct. 3, 1804.
To be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON Friday, the 12th of October instant, the real estate of John Gabbard, late of Newport, deceased, pleasantly situated on the Point. Sale to be on the premises, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
JOHN TILLINGHAST Admin'r. Newport, Oct. 4, 1804.
Books Missing.
COOKE'S Voyages, 3 Vols.—British Companion, 2 Vols.—4 Vols. Universal Magazine of 1771, '72, '73, & '74.—Perhaps there may be another name written in the above Books, in addition to the subscriber's; but the cause of that addition can be easily elucidated. Whoever may have the books, and will return them to the subscriber, will merit, and receive his most cordial thanks. SAMUEL KING. Newport, Sept. 26.
ALL persons are hereby forbid harboring, trusting, or taking to sea William Button, son of the subscriber, 14 years of age, if they would wish to avoid the penalty of the law. LODOWICK BUTTON. Exeter, (R. I.) Sept. 23, 1804.
THE Creditors of Edward Cook, of Portsmouth, in the county of Newport, laborer, are hereby notified to appear before the General Assembly, at their next Session at Providence, in October, A. D. 1804, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of his petition, praying for the benefit of the Act, made and passed in A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'ry. Newport, 24th Sept. 1804.
THE creditors of Bowen Peirce, of North-Kingstown, in the county of Washington, laborer, are hereby notified to appear before the General Assembly, at their next Session at Providence, in October, A. D. 1804, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of his petition, praying for the benefit of the Act made and passed, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'ry. Newport, Sept. 30th 1804.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,
THE Schooner COMMERCE, about 120 tons burthen; sails fast, and stows remarkably well. She may be fitted for sea at a small expence. If freighted or chartered, a short voyage will be preferred; and she will be put in good repair. For terms, apply to WILLIAM MOORE, jun. Newport, Sept. 27.

ODE ON SCIENCE.
THE morning sun shines from the East, And spreads his glories to the West, All nations with his beams are blest Where e'er her radiant light appears: So Science spreads her lucid ray, O'er land that long in darkness lay, She visits fair Columbia, And sets her sons among the stars.
Fair Freedom her attendant waits, To bless the portal of her gates; To crown the young and rising States With laurels of immortal day: The British yoke the Gallic chain, Were urg'd upon our necks in vain— All haughty tyrants we disdain, And shout, long live America!
MR. FOX'S BUST.
[His Grace the Duke of Bedford has erected, in the garden at Woburn, a Temple consecrated to Friendship, and decorated with busts and poetical tributes to his most valued intimates. Several votaries of the muse, including general Kirkpatrick, have attempted to celebrate Mr. Fox; but his Grace, who acted as Mæcenas, has given the preference to the following tasteful lines from the elegant pen and refined genius of the Duchess of Devonshire, inscribed on a pedestal supporting a very fine bust of Mr. Fox.]
HERE, 'midst the friends he lov'd, the man behold, In truth unshaken, and in virtue bold; Whose patriot zeal and uncorrupted mind Dard to assert the freedom of mankind; And whilst, extending desolation far, Ambition spread the baleful flames of war, Fearless of blame, and eloquent to save, 'Twas he—'twas Fox—the warning counsel gave! 'Midst jarring conflicts, stemm'd the tide of blood, And to the menac'd world a sea-mark stood! Oh! had his voice in mercy's cause prevail'd, What grateful millions had the statesman hail'd! Whose wisdom, had the broils of nations cease, But though he fail'd, succeeding ages here The vain, yet pious effort shall revere; Boast in their annals his illustrious name, Uphold his greatness, and confirm his fame!
Take Notice.
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Portsmouth, commissioners, to receive and adjust the claims on the estate of Joseph Kirby, late of Portsmouth, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice, that we will attend, on said business any time within six months from this date, (that being the time allowed by said Court) at our respective dwellings. All those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ABRAHAM ANTHONY, Portsmouth, or ELISHA ALLEN, Middletown. Portsmouth, Sept. 17.
Rhodes & Hammond
HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva, Havanna brown, Do. white, } SUGARS, Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & } Lump Hylon, Souehong, } TEAS of the & Bohea } first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Bennenhove's Snuff, Superfine Flour, Glass-Ware, A few bales Cotton Wool of an excellent quality. 20 Barrels Mels & Prime Beef & Pork, &c. &c. Newport, June 7, 1804. 92
This day published, and for sale at this Office, (price 12 1/2 Cts. single—and 1 Dol. per doz.)
Oppressed Humanity!
OR A Picture of the Distresses of the People of IRELAND:—
Portrayed by the matchless Eloquence of CURRAN, and the unrivalled Oratory of ROBERT EMNETT."
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigris,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
An Abridgement of Murray's GRAMMAR, for sale at this Office.
Doctor Nortrop's
CELEBRATED Patent Bitters, for the cure of the Jaundice and all bilious complaints or sale at this Office—Price 50 Cents per Box,
LAWS OF RHODE-ISLAND.
FOR sale at this office, complete copies of the Laws of this State, passed since the session of the General Assembly in January 1798.
Tickets in the Warwick Channel and Road Lottery (One Thousand Dollars highest Prize) for sale by O. FARNSWORTH.
Fashionable Bonnets.
JUST received, a variety of Durable, Chip, and Leghorn Bonnets, and Gipsy Hats—on the most reasonable terms—By WM. C. BAEN.
N. B. Silk Gloves, 50. per pair—Also, a variety of English GOODS, as usual—Cheaper than ever.
Newport, August 29, 1804.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN's Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Sept. 20, 1804.
John & Henry Cahoone
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mels and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
To be Sold by
JOSEPH LYON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch. Newport, June 6, 1804. 92
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance Newport, Nov. 15. cxii
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which they may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. 6m
Carding Wool.
THE Public are notified, that JONATHAN NICHOLS and JOSEPH CUNDALL have erected Machines for breaking and carding into Rolls Sheeps Wool, at the Mills of said Cundall in Portsmouth, on this Island. Those who wish to have their wool broken or carded, may depend on having the Work done well, and with Dispatch. After the Wool has been duly picked and greased, with one Pound of soft Grease or Oil to from 10 to 16 Pounds of Wool, it should be sent in Sheets or Blankets, in which the Rolls may be packed and transported to any distance without injury. NICHOLS & CUNDALL. Portsmouth July 3, 1804.
Henry Moore, & Co.
HAVE for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Ditto. St. Croix Rum, Ditto. Hollands Gin, Ditto. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Boxes Ditto, 60 Bbls. Flour, Bennenhove's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Casks of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Newport, August 15th, 1804.
WRITING-PAPER,
By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged.
Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. * * * Cash, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
William Douglass,
at the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.
Fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per gallon or quart. One ton FLAX of various qualities. This day received 1000 weight clean FLAX. * * * CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
HOUSE PAPER.
JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. April 19, 1804.
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 bbls. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
French Town Catholic Seminary Lottery.
THE public are informed that the above lottery will positively commence drawing at East-Greenwich on the first Monday of December next. THOMAS FRY, PARDON TILLINGHAST, } Managers. GEORGE CARD, East Greenwich, September 3d, 1804. * * * Tickets in the above Lottery, at two dollars 50 cents each, may be had at this Office.
ISAAC AUSTIN,
Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Wm. R. Wilder, nearly opposite John F. Townsend's, and next door North of Gibbs & Channing's where he offers for sale, a variety of ENGLISH, INDIA, & GROCERY GOODS, of the latest Importations, procured at the best Markets, and which will be sold at moderate prices, for Cash or approved Credit.—Among the Articles lately received, and just opened, are SUPERFINE, second-best, and common Broadcloths. Do. do. Cassimeres. A variety of silk and cotton, striped, plain and mix'd Cassimeres, Nankeens and Velvets. 4-4 and 6-4 coloured and white, glazed & plain Cambricks. India Book-Muslin, and Book Handkerchiefs. Do. do. Scotch do. A variety of Gloves and Hosiery. Barcelona and common, black and coloured, silk Handkerchiefs. 2 bales India Cottons. Latestlings, Persians, Bangals and Linens. An assortment of kid, Morocco, calf-skin and stuff Shoes. A great variety of English and American manufactured Hats, from one dollar to six dollars. Cotton Yarn, cotton stripes and cotton Bed-Ticks, as usual.
LIKEWISE,
Young-hyson, hyson-skin, souehong and bohea Teas, loaf and brown Sugars. Cotton and wool Cards. 1 cask assorted metal Tea-Pots. He desires to merit the favors of his customers. Newport, 9th Month 19, 1804.
Evening School.
THE Subscriber purposed to commence his Evening School on Monday, the first of October ensuing. The best accommodations may be had for youth of both sexes; and strict attention paid to their different literary pursuits. JASON SPRAGUE. Newport, Sept. 27, 1804.
For Sale at this Office,
WEBSTER'S and Alden's Spelling-Books, by the doz. or single—Bibles, Testaments, Preceptors, Dwight's Geography, Columbian Orator; an assortment of Account-Books, Writing, Cyphering and Memorandum Books, Letter Paper, Wafers, Quills, Lead Pencils, &c. A few copies of the Charter of the Newport Bank, and the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, may be had as above. Also, Blanks for Notes of Hand, and Checks on the Newport Bank; Blank Deeds, Justice and County Court Writs and Executions, Portage Bills, Manifests, Bills of Sale, Bills of Lading, & Seamen's Journals.
MEIN & ROGERS
Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-Street, JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qr. cask. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings. Newport, May 28. 159tf
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, 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 CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, ad. Newport, April 3, 1804. 79tf
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner,
Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar, part of which is of the 1st quality for retailing, 12 Hhds. & 60 bags Coffee, A few Hhds. old Demerara Rum, Several quarter casks old Sherry Wine, And 2500 bushels Turks Island Salt, part of it very coarse and white, suitable for Dairies. Newport, July 26, 1804. 99
For Charleston (S. C.)
THE fast sailing ship ANGERONIA, William Church, Master; will sail on the 21st of October next. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, at Stevens' wharf, or to BENJAMIN CHURCH, Newport, Sept. 25.
For Sale,
A FEW casks of superior Sherry WINE,—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 30th, 1804.
Just published, and for sale at this Office, and at the Post-Office in Providence, AN
ORATION,
On the Cession of LOUISIANA to the United States, delivered at CHARLESTON (S. C.) on the 12th of May 1804, By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. Author of the History of the American Revolution, &c. &c. Also, a few copies of Mr. DAVID A. LEONARD'S ORATION, on the same subject, delivered at Raynham, (Mass.)
WATCHES.
A CONSIGNMENT of four dozen Silver WATCHES, remarkably cheap for cash, or approved credit, just received, and for sale by WALTER CORNELL. N. B. They are well calculated for country traders. Newport, Sept. 6, 1804.
PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS.
THE Subscriber having purchased of the Patentee the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip in and for the State of Rhode-Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode-Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided—unless they have been duly and previously authorized by the Subscriber for making or vending the same. Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode-Island. JONATHAN NICHOLS. N. B. Mr. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, & Messrs. CHARLES COGGESHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Stores for Sale. Newport, July 3, 1804.
VALUABLE BOOKS.
For sale by O. FARNSWORTH, THE RHODE-ISLAND Clerk's MAGAZINE, Or, CIVIL OFFICER'S ASSISTANT: CONTAINING,
FORMS of Writings, useful to every Member of Society, and more especially necessary in the business of Conveyancers, Justices of the Peace, Courts of Probate, Town Councils, Coroners, Sheriffs, Deputy-Sheriffs, Town-Sergeants, Constables, Overseers of the Poor, Executors, Administrators, Guardians, &c. Price 95. bound in sheep—105 in calf. Also,—(price 50 Cents.)
The School-Master's Assistant, By NATHAN DABOLL.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary, &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing-Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also, New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality, at the Manufacturer's prices. * * * CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 27, 1804. 140tf