Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1805-03-14 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,) No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
To subscribers in town, where the papers are delivered, Two Dollars per annum—one half in advance.
In the country, by casual conveyance, One Dollar Fifty Cents per annum—the whole to be paid on subscribing.
To distant subscribers, by mail, Two Dollars per annum—payable in advance.
SAMUEL VINSON
INTENDING to remove from the House and Shop he now occupies in Thames-Street, and also to relinquish his present line of business, offers his whole stock in trade at a very small advance from first cost, consisting of the following articles, and many others too tedious to enumerate:
 Broadcloths, Black & white Gauze,  Coatings, Black, white & colour'd  Flannels, Silk Gloves  Calimancoes, Black, white & colour'd  Durants, cotton do.  Ladies' & Gentlemen's Kid do.  black worsted Hose, Men's fine black cotton  Cotton & Silk do. Gloves,  Linens, Lead colour'd do.  6-4 & 4-4 black, white Beaver do.  & colour'd Cambrics, Fashionable Ribbons,  White Jeans, Black and white Laces  Dumities, and Edgings,  Sattins, Sewing Silk,  Black & colour'd Lute- White and colour'd  strings & Velvets, Thread,  White marking Can- Best Chappel Needles,  vass, Kid Shoes,  Yellow & green do. Children's morocco do.  Bonnet Sattins, A number very hand-  Black and colour'd some Muffs & Tip-  Modes, Saracens, & pips at cost,  Crapes, Fur trimmings, &c. 
Also, a small assortment of JEWELRY, consisting of elegant Brooches, Handkerchief Pins, Necklaces and Lockets, with many other Fancy Articles.
A few fashionable BONNETS received this day.
In addition to the above, are a few pieces of new and fashionable Mahogany Furniture.
Said VINSON thanks his friends and customers for past favors, and flatters himself they will find it for their advantage to call, as he intends selling at wholesale and retail.
Newport, Feb. 26, 1805.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beautiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the town of Newport, containing one hundred acres, with a large, convenient, well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-House, Cribb, Barn, Chaife-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Orchard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—very well sheltered with large trees; and a beautiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining;—a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description: The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for barley the ensuing season, being well manured the last year. The above estate is well fenced, in suitable divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given. For terms, apply to
NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises.
Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
FOR SALE,
ONE half of the Sloop ANN & SARAH, not two years old, burthen 86 tons, completely fitted for a New-York Packet, with furniture. Apply to
ROBERT LAWTON, sen. No. 17, Washington Square,
Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
FOR SALE,
THE Sloop ANN & SARAH, sixteen months old, burthen eighty-six tons, completely fitted for a New-York Packet, with furniture.
BENJ. MARSHALL,
Apply to Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, T A R, By the 100 bbls. or less quantity.
One Hundred Dollars reward.
STOLEN from among the Goods saved from the wreck of the brig Minerva, stranded on Beaver-Tail, on the 27th ult. One Bale, containing twenty pieces fine German Shirting Linen; one bale, containing five pieces Russia Sheering; and one bale, containing two pieces of Russia Duck.—As very few such Linens are imported, it is requested that Shop-keepers & others will be upon the look-out, if any are offered for sale. Whoever will give information so that the thief or thieves may be brought to justice and the Goods recovered, shall be entitled to the above reward, and Fifty Dollars for the Goods only.—All necessary charges will be paid by
SIMON DAVIS, of Newport, or JAMES D'WOLFE, of Bristol.
January 9th, 1805.
A large supply of FALL GOODS,
JUST received by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. and now selling at their Store directly opposite Gen. Martin's. N. B. Said SWEET and Company, most gratefully acknowledge the support which they have received from their customers since the commencement of their business, and hereby inform the public, that having purchased their Goods with ready Cash this Fall, they are determined to sell them much lower than they have ever done before. October 16, 1804.
Wanted Immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN Boot & Shoe-Maker, who is well acquainted with the business.—Also, an active Boy, about 14 or 15 years of age, is an apprentice. Apply to the subscriber, who keeps constantly on hand, a general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.—Those who favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work well done, at the shortest notice. JOHN W. DAVIS. Newport, Dec. 6, 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, 50 Boxes of Havana Sugar, of excellent quality, 60 Bbls. Flour, Benninghouse's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Cakes of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Also, a quantity of DRY HYDES.
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 No. 7, Mill Street—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.
JUST received by WILLIAM C. BAEN,
No. 123, Thames-Street, A large assortment of India COTTONS, viz. ONE Bale JALAPORE SANNAS, 1 Do. BAFTAS, 1 Do. MOW SANNAS, 1 Do. MAMOODIES, 1 Do. GURRAHS, Which will be sold, very low, for CASH. Newport, Feb. 20, 1805.
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.
THOMAS VOAX,
At his Refinery, No. 4, Overing's Wharf, HAS for sale, double and single refined loaf, lump, and brown Sugar—Molasses & Syrup, Wholesale and retail. Newport, Feb. 20, 1805.
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
PARIS, Dec. 27.
The Emperor's Speech.
AT the opening of the Legislative Body, which took place on the 26th, a variety of ceremonies were observed applicable to the recent change of the Government. The following is the Speech of the Emperor on the occasion:—"Gentlemen, Deputies of the Departments to the Legislative Body, Gentlemen Tribunes, and Members of my Council of State, I now appear before you to preside at the opening of your Session. The character which I am anxious to impress on our labors, is at once the most august and the most imperious. Princes, Magistrates, Soldiers, Citizens, we have alone in our career one object—the interests of our country. If the Throne, on which Providence and the wishes of the nation have placed me, be at all dear to my heart, it is only because it gives me the power of protecting and preferring the most sacred interests of the French people.—Without a strong and paternal government, France would have had to dread the return of all the miseries which it has formerly endured. Imbued with the supreme power is the greatest calamity which can befall a nation. Soldier or First Consul, I had only one sentiment:—as Emperor I retain the same—and that is a wish for the prosperity of the French people. I have been fortunate enough to contribute to this object by my victories, to consolidate it by treaties, to stem the torrent of civil discord, and to pave the way for the reformation of manners, society & religion. If I am not cut off by death in the midst of my labors, I hope to be able to leave to posterity a recollection which will either serve for the example or the reproach of my successors."
"My Minister for the Interior will lay before you a view of the state of the Empire. The creators of my Council of State will lay before you the different objects on which your deliberations are to be employed. I have given orders for presenting papers relative to the conduct of the Ministers in the various Departments. I congratulate you on the prosperous state of our finances. Great as the expenses are, they are covered by the receipts. Vast as the preparations for the prosecution of the war in which we are engaged have been, I shall demand no new sacrifice of my people."
"It would have been sweet to me at so solemn an epoch, to look to the empire of peace throughout the world, but the political principles of our enemies, and their recent conduct towards Spain, shew sufficiently, with how much difficulty this can be attained. I have no wish farther to extend the territories of France. I am only desirous of maintaining their integrity. I have no wish to exercise a dominating influence over Europe, but I am not at all disposed to give up that which I have already acquired. No States shall be incorporated with the Empire, but I shall not sacrifice my rights, or the ties which attach me to the States which I have created."
"In elevating me to a Throne, my people have engaged to make every effort which circumstances may require for the preservation of their prosperity and glory as well as mine. I am impressed with the fullest confidence in the national energy, and the affection with which the people regard me. Their dearest interests are the objects of my constant solicitude."
"Gentlemen Deputies of the Department the Legislative Body, Gentlemen Tribunes, and Members of my Council of State, your conduct during preceding Sessions, the zeal which you displayed for the best interests of your country, are the best securities for that assistance which I require of you, and which I confidently expect, during the continuance of this Session." January 2, 1805.
This day at one o'clock, the Members of the Legislative Body and of the Tribunate repaired to the Palace of the Thuilleries. They were successively conducted by the Grand Master, Master and Assistants of the Ceremonies, and introduced by the Grand Master into the Hall of the Throne, where the Princes and Grand Dignitaries attended, as also the Ministers, Grand Officers of the Empire, & the Ministers of the Senate, and of the Council of State: His Imperial Highness Prince Joseph, Grand Elector, presented the Legislative Body and the Tribunate to His Imperial Majesty.
M. Fontanes and M. Fabre (of Aude) read the addresses of the Bodies over which they preside.
Address of the Legislative Body.
"SIR,—Your very faithful subjects, the Members of the Legislative Body, carry to the foot of the Throne the Address of thanks and congratulations which they have voted for the sentiments contained in the Speech of your Majesty."
"The opening of this Session will be a memorable era of our history. Never did the Throne and the nation give, the one to the other, so much splendor and support. The rights of the Head of the State have
secured from all the interests which he has shown for those of the French people.
"We already state the good which the force of supreme power assures; and, thanks to your care, we will be secured from the evils which its excess might bring with it."
"The national resources develop themselves with so much the more energy as your Majesty promises to manage them with the more vigilance."
"You do not propose new subsidies, notwithstanding the immense military preparations. You defer, Sire, that the French people should never reckon their resources, since you so well reckon their wants."
"This great people, adorer of great men, always precipitates itself in their suite; and when illustrious Chiefs call it to battle, it becomes more necessary to restrain its course than to excite it. Faithful to your great designs, it will protect the States which you have created, and the existence of which it becomes a wise policy to secure."
"But if, like you, this generous people are prepared for war, like you they desire only peace; and too wise to give up their legitimate rights, they are too strong to overrate their pretensions."
"Your Majesty declares that you do not wish to extend the territory of France, but to maintain its integrity. These words must deprive our enemies of every pretext. In fact, Sire, you have no need of any farther glory from conquest. You will be great, in the details of the internal administration, as upon the field of battle. The world will speak as much of your institutions, as of your victories."
"A long time is before you. Every thing which your Majesty mediates, for the happiness of France, will be carried into effect. The best destiny will not be interrupted; and, besides, it is a kind of glory that never dies."
"Treaties may be abolished by new treaties. The fruit of victories is sometimes lost; but the greatness itself of empires impair their duration. But love and admiration perpetuate the examples of those, who have founded or re-established society, upon the triple basis of laws, morals, and religion.—The work of these great men lasts for a long time, and their spirit governs posterity."
"This glory, Sire, will one day be yours, and your actions, as well as your words, give us assurance of it."
"This day the voice of all the Departments is heard by your Majesty. They are assembled, in a manner, around you in the person of their deputies. Each of us have been enabled to concour by his individual opinion to this great act, which has given you the Crown. We now manifest the same with in a body. The people and their deputies will never repent of having formed it. They will serve with the same zeal, a power of which your genius proves more and more the advantages, and of which your wisdom has discerned all the limits."
"His Imperial Majesty, in his reply to this Address, expressed himself nearly in these words:—He said he acquiesced in the sentiments of the Legislative Body; that these sentiments would serve as a guide for the discussions and deliberations of the body, in the same manner as those which he had expressed, when he opened the Session, should be the rule of his Government."
Address of the Tribunate.
"SIR,—Your very faithful subjects, the Members of the Tribunate, have heard with emotion the Speech which your Majesty has pronounced at the opening of the Session of the Legislative Body. It has been much affected by the dispositions which you have manifested to maintain the honor and glory of the French nation abroad, and to secure its happiness and tranquility at home."
"You have declared, Sir, that you will preserve the integrity of the Empire, but that you do not wish to encroach the Territory. This solemn declaration will be to Europe the assured pledge of the sentiments of moderation and peace, which have constantly animated you."
"Your Majesty has also declared, that you would not sacrifice its rights, nor the bonds which connect it with the States which you have created."
"Sir,—The glory of the Throne upon which you are seated, the honor of the French people, their real interests, those even of all Europe, require that you shall never renounce our interest, which is the guarantee of the continental Peace."
"You have farther announced, that you were satisfied with the prosperous state of the finances, and that no new sacrifice would be demanded of the nation."
"Sir, in doing homage to the vigilant & wise administration which has produced this happy result, the Tribunate thinks itself competent to assure your Majesty, that you will always find in the devotion of the nation the resources necessary to discount ambitious views, and repel unjust aggressions."

"Your Majesty has claimed from the Tri-bunate the same assistance, and the same zeal which you have experienced in its preceding Sessions. Sir, in seconding your Majesty, with all its means, and all its influence, the Tribunate will only obey the sentiment of its duties, the wish of the French people, and the affections which connect it irrevocably with your sacred person, and your august family."
The following passages were in the reply of the Emperor: his Majesty recollecting the proofs of devotion given by the Tribunate to the country and his person, upon the most important oc-casions, and a long time acquainted with the sentiments of that body, said that he could add nothing to the sentiments which he had mani-fested at the opening of the Session, if it were not the expression of his particular regard for each of the Members of the Tribunate.
The following Rowland for an Oliver, is dedi-cated & submitted, with all due deference, to Messrs. Hulbert, & Co. of the Massachusetts Legislature:
THE JACOBINISM OF REPUBLICANS.
THE federalists have made a great clamor about the tendency of the measures of the pre-sent administration, to introduce anarchy and atheism, and by the dint of reiterated falsehoods, have created a belief, that the republican party are unfriendly to good government, morality or religion. The President of the United States has been constantly an object, at which knaves and fools have pointed their respective weapons, and, after a second trial of the public sentiment, has received nevertheless the almost unanimous approbation of his countrymen. As he has been represented as an infidel and jacobin, it may not be improper to test the truth of the charge, by a comparison of his character with that of distinguished federalists.
IF Mr. Jefferson had fled from the British and hid himself in a marsh or swamp, as Mr. Adams did at the time of the battle of Lexing-ton—he would be a man of courage and a good federalist.
IF Mr. Jefferson had swindled the poor soldiers of the revolution, out of the trifling re-ward for the loss of their blood and limbs—he would be—a no jacobin but a good federalist.
IF Mr. Jefferson had written a book, in which he asserted that "republicanism meant any thing or nothing," and that the British government was "the most stupendous fabric of human invention," as Mr. Adams did—he would be—a no jacobin but a good federalist.
IF Mr. Jefferson had committed a double-adultery, as a certain distinguished federalist did—he would be—a good Christian and no jaco-bin.
IF Mr. Jefferson had signed a treaty vio-lating the laws of nations, and surrendering the most important rights of a free commercial na-tion; if he had allowed the British to capture our vessels, and take provisions as contraband ar-ticles; if he had taken the word of a British lieutenant in preference to the oath of an Ameri-can captain of a merchantman; if he had sur-rendered an American citizen to death at the request of the British Minister; if he had suf-fered a British vessel of war to take by force an American seaman from the port of Philadelphia, and tamely consented to the captivity of him and thousands more, on board British floating prisons, where they were compelled to murder those who had not offended them—he would be—a friend to commerce, a humane and good citi-zen, and careful of the honor of his country.
IF Mr. Jefferson had hired Cobbett, to defame the greatest men of the revolution, to trample upon their ashes, to vilify the survivors of the great and good body, which conducted us to independence; if he had hired this man to say we were not independent of Great-Britain, and would soon be glad to return to our duty, and that a representative government was a most abominable and wicked system—he would be—a no jacobin, but a good American.
IF Mr. Jefferson had given this Cobbett a work of his own composition to print, con-taining such doctrines as Cobbett promulgat-ed—he would be—a no briber, but an honest fede-ralist.
IF Mr. Jefferson, in this book, had declar-ed the government which he had sworn to sup-port inferior to the most tyrannical, abandoned, corrupt and cruel of any that ever existed—he would not be—a sycophant to the British, but a firm observer of the oaths of office, and an upright federalist.
IF Mr. Jefferson had imposed enormous taxes to support useless officers, and to create an influence to oppose the people; if he had estab-lished spies in every part of the country, if he had cramped the press, if he had been such a spendthrift as to waste the entire income and create loans at 8 per cent. to meet his exigen-cies; if he had gambled away the public treasu-ry, and afterwards pledged the honor of the na-tion as his last stake; if he had so destroyed the public credit that it was two per cent. below pri-vate credit—he would have been—a no jacobin, but a man of steady habits.
IF Mr. Jefferson had imposed taxes upon salt and other articles which the poor use—he would have been a good politician and true fede-ralist.
IF Mr. Jefferson had given his son two or three useless embassies, which cost the nation thousands of dollars; if he had compensated every distinguished monarchist with embassies and out fits and other emoluments—he would be—a no jacobin but a good federalist.
IF Mr. Jefferson had expended twenty or thirty millions of dollars, in fitting out a navy and army to oppose the French, who never had a tho't of coming to this country, and who could not at the time "swim a neck boat"—if he had made the judiciary the instrument of his ven-geance—if he had turned every man out of office, who was not a sycophant—if he had encouraged
traitors to their country—he would have been—a no jacobin—but a friend to "order and good government."
IF, in fine, he had been a coward, an adulterer, a calumniator, a tame spiritless ani-mal, unfit, as Hamilton said, to have any thing to do with government; a mere old woman, led by his wife and a minister; a plagiarist, who published three volumes on government as his own production, yet borrowed the greatest part—if he had loudly professed his respect for re-ligion and the commandments, yet countenanced adulterers, and encouraged others to bear false witness against his neighbor—if he had sacrific-ed the honor and rights of his country to our former masters, and devoted his whole time and the wealth of the nation to the destruction of those principles he had sworn to support—he would have been hailed as a good Christian, honest man, genuine federalist and no jacobin. Aur.
Federal defamations, published by Authority.
We mentioned some time since that Mr. Allen, a member of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts had introduced a resolution, the object of which was to take the patronage of the legislature from two printers for having vil-ified the President of the United States. The resolution produced considerable debate, in the course of which many of the federal members declared their firm belief in the stories which Callender had fabricated; and what does this prove? that it is very possible for some federal-ists, whether in or out of office, to be any thing else than gentlemen.
The debate in the Massachusetts legisla-ture, in fact, is the best evidence we have seen of the "damnable despair" of the federal party in that quarter—decorum is laid aside, truth scouted, and the falsehoods of a man deservedly re-probated taken as correct evidence—the mouths of the federal members were so many sewers for conveying Callender's filth, and the public are now called upon to credit, because legislators are the accusers.
If you ask for the authority of the story of Mrs. Walker, you are immediately told—it is Callender. If you ask for the author of any other statement—it is Callender. And who was this Callender? the very man, who was repre-sented by the federalists as the greatest liar and scoundrel in the creation. Who does not ad-mire the wonderful consistency of these gentlemen federalists?
Major Jackson, and next Mr. Relf, have published the debate on this subject. The first named person declares his belief in the charges against Mr. Jefferson, yet he knew all these charges were given as proof, when he was surveyor, and at that time he ran about showing letters from Mr. Jefferson to him as a proof of Mr. Je-fferson's respect, and of the honor which he con-ceived was conferred upon him by receiving a few lines from Mr. Jefferson.
As for Mr. Relf, one would have expected he would be more cautious—he is in a glass house—and should be careful how he talks of cowardice or cockolodum—yet he very modestly accuses (or gives currency to the falsehoods) Mr. Jefferson of both.
God help the federalists! If we were as ready to drag before the public eye all the acts of infamy and crime, which many of them com-mit in the walks of private life, as they are to accuse Mr. Jefferson—we might go to Con-nec-ticut and procure such a development as would "make each particular hair to stand on end."
Federal slander has indeed arrived at a low rate of estimation, when it is necessary to pro-duce the authority of some legislators of Massa-chusetts, in order to keep it in some credit a little longer. And what these legislators say on the subject is curious enough—Mr. Hulbert, who made the most remarkable speech against Jefferson, after enumerating all the charges against the President, acknowledged he had no evidence to support one of them, but concluded by saying he believed they were all true—and no doubt Messrs. Relf and Jackson believe them true, and for as good reasons, they have repeat-ed them so often that they are persuaded of the truth of what they at first secretly discredited.
What a glorious thing it is that calumny can be disseminated from the female house, and that the calumniator is forced to acknowledge he had no evidence to prove what he stated as facts. After three or four years' incessant abuse, on the authority of Callender, after telling us of proofs to be produced, what a glorious confession that they cannot be found—the calumniators have got to the bottom of Callender's chest, and are compelled to say "we believe but cannot prove."
Yet this is the kind, the conciliating party!—let us hear no more of our violence, when a federal legislator vilifies the President in the grossest manner, and then confesses he has no evi-dence; let no one say hereafter "let these things be forgotten, we are all federalists, all re-publicans."
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Mr. PRINTER, IT is with mingled surprise and regret, that I hear of some difficulties which are likely to attend the approaching General Election. I think it incumbent on me as a citizen of the State of Rhode-Island, as a friend to the republi-can cause, and to the individual whose political character seems to be implicated by a recent re-port, to give a timely, friendly, honest and pub-lic statement of it, that all parties may have an opportunity of being fairly understood, and the State at large of fully understanding the whole matter. I am persuaded that the Gentleman whose name I shall presume to mention (whose person and character I have ever regarded, and esteemed, and for which I do still cherish the most lively sentiments of respect and homage) will not only forgive, but upon mature and lib-eral reflection, approve the part which I am about to take. If he will divest himself of every impro-per consideration (as he undoubtedly will) he must plainly perceive that I am actuated by no
other motive than a laudable desire to maintain the public tranquility, and to preserve among the friends of pure republicanism, that faith, harmony and good understanding, so essential to its success; and recognizing this as the motive, will be heartily ready to applaud as meritori-ous, the solicitude by which I am actuated.
It is said that Thomas Hoxie, Esq. has given his consent to be brought forward in the Prov-in a different place from that which he has hither-to occupied in it—that he has given his consent to come in opposition to a member of the same Prov. arranged and agreed upon at a Republican Convention of the State:—Or to be more particu-lar, that he has consented to oppose the present Lieutenant-Governor:—That he has been induced to give this consent through the instigation of a selfish, and intriguing federalist:—And that he counts for success upon federal aid.
This is the substance of the report. In thus publicly giving it, I discharge what I conceive to be a duty; and what I feel to be a painful one. Thus to give it, can possibly answer no other than a salutary purpose: For if it be not true, it will afford Mr. Hoxie a fair opportunity to falsify it; such an opportunity as I am in-duced to think he would desire:—If it be true (which at present I can by no means believe) it will be a seasonable, perhaps a necessary warning to the republican part of the community. And I indulge the hope, that with the sincerity and frankness which I have been in the habit of af-fording to his character, he will cause to be made known whether any, and if any, what part of said report be true, to the end that no injus-tice be done either to that character, or to the public.
A TRUE REPUBLICAN.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
THE unhappy consequences which have re-sulted from a difference of opinion on the measures of the general government, has been seen and felt by every class of inhabitants; and while thus zealously engaged, we have been in-attentive to objects of a local nature.—That our situation requires the united efforts of every in-habitant, to revive our drooping commerce, promote industry, and aid in making such im-provements as will open new sources for wealth, must be obvious to every reflecting mind. Other States in the Union are affording all legislative aid to effect such important objects. While a spirit of enterprise is animating individuals in undertakings of great public utility, let us, my fellow townsmen, imitate their example. The erecting of a Bridge across Howland's Ferry, is of immense importance to this town, the ad-vantages of which would be constantly unfold-ing and the benefits resulting every day experi-enced. If the sum necessary for its accomplish-ment cannot be raised by private subscription, let a petition be presented to the General Assem-bly, to grant a Lottery for the purpose, to be divided into twelve different classes—calculated on a plan so favorable as to induce individuals to become adventurers. Two months to be allowed for the completing of each Class; and to prevent any delay, let a company be formed, who should engage to take the tickets that should remain unsold the day the lottery com-menced drawing. The money thus raised from each Class, would meet the demands as the work progressed. In connection with this Bridge, a Turnpike from Town to Howland's Ferry might be included, whereby the travel might be reduced nearly two miles, and might also be in some measure as an accommodation to Bristol Ferry. The toll arising from the Bridge and the Turnpike, after paying the necessary repairs, &c. to be placed in the General-Treasu-ry for the use of the State.
A petition for a Turnpike from Boston to Taunton is now before the Legislature of Massa-chusetts, and it is probable will be granted, which will reduce the travel from Newport to Boston to about 60 miles—so that a stage might pass with ease to and from Boston every day; and will induce those who wish to take passage to or from New-York, to proceed on this route, as being the most expeditious. Many persons are prevented visiting our delightful Island for want of a Bridge accommodation, as the passing a ferry with carriages is attended with great in-convenience and delay. In the severity of winter, when our rivers, bays and harbors are frozen and become hostile to our feelings and our wants, we can look to this Bridge under very pressing exigencies. Wood, in the winter sea-son, is transported by land to Boston nearly 20 miles—and tho' we might never want such aid, yet the farmers at the north end of the Island might, by their own labor, obtain their supply of fuel, and thereby increase the quantity for the town consumption.—We have only to set about this great & necessary undertaking, and success will undoubtedly crown our wishes.
Commodore Preble. —The President of the United States, in a message covering a detailed account of the transactions in the Mediterranean, pays a high compliment "to the energy and judgment displayed by this excellent officer, through the whole-course of the service lately confided to him."
Gen. JACKSON , on Monday the 25th ult. laid the following resolutions before the Senate, which were committed.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Con-gress assembled, That Congress are highly im-pressed with the gallant and meritorious services of Commodore EDWARD PREBLE, during his command of the squadron of the United States in the Mediterranean; where ability and prudence, intrepidity and caution have been conspicuously joined in all his operations against the Tyrant and barbarians of Tripoli, with whom the United States are at war; and where-by the naval character of the American nation and people has in the infancy of her national ex-istence, acquired a respect and rank among the na-tions of the earth highly honorable and exalted.
Resolved, That the thanks of Congress be therefore, and they hereby are presented to the said Edward Preble, as the most durable monu-ment of the affections and gratitude of his coun-try—and also through him to all the officers, petty officers, seamen and marines attached to the squadron under his command from the 9th of July to the 10th of September 1804.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause a gold medal to be struck emblematical of the attacks on the town, batteries and gun-boats of Tripoli, by the squad-ron under Commodore Preble's command, and to present it to Commodore Preble in such man-ner as in his opinion will be most honorable to him, and that the President be further requested to cause gold medals of less value to be struck, with the word TRIPOLI on one side, and on the other the name PREBLE and to pre-sent the same to such officers as have most gal-lantly signalized themselves in the different at-tacks.
Resolved, That one month's pay be allowed exclusive of the common allowance, to all the petty officers, seamen, and marines of the squad-ron who so gloriously supported the honor of the American flag under the orders of their gal-lant commander, within the period before men-tioned.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be also requested to inform the parents, or nearest connections of those gallant departed heroes, Captain Somers, Lieutenants Wad-sworth, Decatur, Caldwell, and Israel, that they will ever live in the recollection and affection of a grateful country—an example to future gen-erations, and an ornament to the historic page.
JOHN STEVENS, TIN-PLATE WORKER,
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest no-tice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Call, and the highest price, given for Old Pew-ter and Lead. Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
FOR SALE. A FARM, in Hopkinton, containing eighty-four acres, with a dwelling-house and orch-ard thereon, now in the possession of Japheth Barber. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms of payment made easy. Apply to either of the subscribers. CONSTANT TABER, JOHN L. BOSS, jun.
Sales at Auction.
THERE will be sold at Public Auction, on Saturday, the 23d day March ensuing, at the dwelling house of Daniel Holloway, in North-Kingstown, at nine o'clock in the fore-noon, a quantity of live Stock, consisting of eight Cows, four Oxen, eight two year old Steers, four two year old Heifers, eight yearling Heif-ers, three Horses, forty Sheep, seven Hogs, a quantity of farming utensils, and some Hay. A reasonable credit will be given, with ap-proved Notes. DANIEL HOLLOWAY. North-Kingstown, Feb. 20, 1805.
To be Let at Public Auction,
ON Monday, the twenty fifth day of March inst. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the Brick Market, the Town Marsh, adjoining to the Pond & Beach, for the term of one year; a Lot of Land of 5 acres, known by the name of the Gallows Field, for the term of 5 years;—Also, a Lot called the Malt Lot, for the term of 5 years. The Conditions to be made known at the time and place. March 7, 1805.
SAMUEL JAMES, HAS FOR SALE,
A this 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 whole-sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur-chased in America.
A generous credit given to those who pur-chase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good pa-per, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
FOR SALE.
BY the subscriber, in South-Kingstown, an elegant Mansion House, and about 120 acres of land, formerly owned by the late John Potter, Esq. deceased. Said Farm is beautifully situated, adjoining the great fish pond, remark-able for bass, perch, and all kinds of fish com-monly taken in ponds; with an extraordinary Orchard, yielding the best of winter and summer fruit—which will make in a bearing year 120 barrels of Cider. It is very pleasantly situated for a gentleman's country seat, or for a Merchant or a Public House. If the above estate is not disposed of previous to the Nineteenth of March inst. it will be sold on that day at Public Auc-tion. CHARLES COMSTOCK. South-Kingstown, March 5, 1805.
500 Dollars for 15f.
WARRANTED undrawn TICKETS in the French Town Seminary Lottery may be had at this office until Monday next and not after; as all those remaining unfold, will on that day be returned to the managers.
WRAPPING-PAPER,
By the ream or larger quantity for sale at this Office.

HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT. SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Friday, March 1.
This day the High Court of Impeachment met, agreeably to a resolution, to pass judgment in the case of Judge Chase.
The President informed the court, that they had heard the evidence, and were to decide on the articles separately.
The articles were then read separately and the President rose up, called by name, in alphabetical order, upon each Member of the court, and put the question in the words following—each Member standing till he had answered. "How say you—is Samuel Chase, Esq. guilty or not guilty of a high crime or misdemeanor, as charged in the Article of Impeachment just read?"
The Members answered as follows:— [n signifies not guilty—g guilty.]
   SENATORS. ARTICLES.   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8    Adams n n n n n n n n  Anderson g g g g n n n g  Baldwin g g g n n n n g  Bayard n n n n n n n n  Bradley n n n n n n n n  Breckenridge g g g g n g g g  Brown g g g g n n n g  Cooke g g g g n g g g  Claiborne g g g g n n n g  Dayton n n n n n n n n  Ellery g g g g n n n g  Franklin g g g g n n n g  Gilliland n n n n n n n n  Giles n g g g n n n g  Hillhouse n n n n n n n n  Howland g g g g n g g g  Johnson n n g g n g g g  Lean g g g g n n n g  McClay g g g g n g g g  Mitchell n n n n n n n n  Moore g g g g n n n g  Olcott n n n n n n n n  Pickering n n n n n n n n  Plumer n n n n n n n n  Smith, Md. n n g g n n g g  Smith, N. Y. n n n n n n n n  Smith, O. n n n n n n n n  Smith, Vt. n n n n n n n n  Stone g n n g n n g g  Sumpter g g g g n n g g  Tracey n n n n n n n n  White n n n n n n n n  Worthington g n g g n n g g  Wright g n g g n n g g    Total—Guilty 16 10 18 18 0 4 10 19   Not Guilty 18 24 16 16 34 30 24 15  
The President then said, "there not being a constitutional majority on any one article, it becomes my duty to pronounce that Samuel Chase, Esq. is acquitted on the articles of impeachment exhibited against him by the House of Representatives."
Judge Chase's Counsel bowed, and the Court then retired.
IN SENATE, Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Agreeably to notice—Mr. Logan asked leave to bring in a bill to suspend the trade and intercourse with the Island of St. Domingo; and on the question, Shall leave be given?
It was determined in the negative, by the casting vote of the Vice-President.
The following resolutions were submitted to the Senate by Gen. S. Smith.
He introduced them by stating, that a duty of 4 per cent. had been imposed by Great-Britain on goods, wares, and merchandise exported to the United States, and of only one and a half per cent. on similar goods, when exported to the nations of Europe; that this duty operated as a tax of one million and a half of dollars on the people of the United States, and that the duty paid by the United States, more than was paid by the nations of Europe for a similar amount of goods, was 937,500 dollars. He stated also, that he had selected in the second resolution, articles usually imported from Great-Britain, which in case it should be thought proper to prohibit their importation from thence, might be procured from other nations, nearly on equal terms; that he did not know whether Congress would re-impose, but if such should be their will, the proper documents would be in readiness for the two Houses to act upon.
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to lay before this House at the next meeting of Congress, such laws of Great-Britain as impose any higher or greater duties on the exportation of goods, wares and merchandise to the United States, than are imposed on similar goods, wares and merchandise when exported to the nations of Europe, and also, and also to report the amount in sterling money of the exports to the United States, from Great-Britain and Ireland, for the years 1802, 1803, and 1804, on which such duties are charged.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before this House at the next meeting of Congress, a statement, showing the value (agreeably to the prime cost in sterling money, of Irish linens, and all other manufactures of linens, of sail deck, nails, hats, looking-glasses, plated and glass ware, ribbons, filks of all kinds, printed linen and cotton, and the quantity of British salt and rum, imported into the United States during the years 1802, 1803, and 1804, and also the value of linens imported into the United States from all other foreign nations.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 27.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board one of the United States ships, dated off Tripoli, October 6, 1804.
"I embrace the opportunity of writing you by the John Adams, who goes home with the sick and wounded of the fleet.—We have lost
several brave men off here; among them are your friend John Walcutt and his Capt. We have taken five prizes, large ships, loaded with powder and ball, bound into Tripoli, all which we have sent into Malta where they were condemned.—In the course of 12 days, we are to make a general attack, which, perhaps, will afford a subject for a larger letter. A few days ago took three of the Philadelphia's late crew in one of the enemy's gun-boats, as they and a number more of them have turned Turks. Ships here, the Constellation, Constitution, President, Congress and Essex; brigs, Syren, Argus, and Vixen; ships, Experiment and Enterprise."
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the frigate Constitution, dated Syracuse Harbor, Nov. 9th, to his friend in this city, received by the John Adams.
"We have had no intelligence lately from our prisoners in Tripoli; our last accounts left them in close confinement. Naples is in possession of the French, and the Royal family are at Palermo. The town of Almeria, in Spain, has been sunk by an earthquake. Lord Nelson is going to England on account of his ill health, & it is said, is to be succeeded in the command by Sir John Orde. The Mediterranean is very quiet as to warlike operations: We are at present the only noisy people in it. Our force will consist of 20 gun-boats, 4 bomb vessels, 5 frigates, 3 brigs, and 2 schooners, with which we shall renew the attack on Tripoli in the Spring, if the Bashaw continues the war until that time, which we understand he is determined to do."
Extract of a letter from an Officer on board the United States Frigate Congress, dated "Off Tripoli, October 26, 1804."—Received by the John Adams.
"We have been cruising off Tripoli since the 23d of Sept. in company with the schooner Nautilus, and have blockaded the port faithfully.—What you have heard respecting the impossibility of a large ship going into this harbor, is untrue: We can go within 20 yards of their batteries with safety, and have indeed more water than we want, say ten fathoms. This desirable knowledge was obtained one moon-shine night, by Captain Rodgers himself, accompanied by the master. They even found that when the boat grounded forward, and the master jumped upon the rocks, she had seven fathoms astern. They were then so near as to hear centinels converse—saw all the gun-boats, and examined the coast completely, taking the bearings of the Bashaw's castle from every sound, and got safe on board the schooner at three in the morning. It appears strange the boats was not discovered, as she was within pistol shot of every battery they have. Whether the enemy saw her or not, it is certain they took no apparent notice of her."
"In my way up the Mediterranean, I have been much gratified in visiting that celebrated nest of robbers, the city of Algiers. I saw many poor Christian slaves at work (in different employments) who, as we passed, would cast a look of joy and happiness, as it were, towards us, no doubt arising from the simple circumstance of our being called Christians like themselves.—Many of them stretched out their hands towards us, with a look (for they dare not speak) "that spoke, as well as look could speak," a penny for a poor captive ." I need not tell you my feelings on this occasion—suffice it, that when I went ashore I had 36 dollars in my pocket, & returned on board without a penny. I am told that a slave, for \frac{1}{3} of a dollar, can purchase a day of rest, and even of amusement.—If that be the case, I am happy that I visited them."
"The Dey of Algiers paid us great attention; saluting our ship on her arrival with 21 guns, which we returned. The Captain on landing was saluted with five guns—the first instance of their saluting an American Captain on landing. We procured at this place refreshments for our crew, who were very sickly; and received also a handsome present from his infernal Majesty, consisting of sheep, buffaloes, fresh bread, & vegetables."
PROVIDENCE, March 9.
On Monday evening last, about 90 Republicans, citizens of this town and its vicinity, assembled at Mr. Aldrich's Hotel, and partook of a congratulatory feast in celebration of the anniversary of the 4th of March; that being the day on which our present excellent Constitution, the collected wisdom of ages, and the "boasted fabric of human invention," received energy, and our government commenced operation agreeable to its provisions; the day on which the illustrious
WASHINGTON, as first President, took his oath of office and gave vigour to our Constitution; the day on which JOHN ADAMS commenced his career of approving and recommending land taxes, stamp acts, excise laws, 8 per cent. loans, standing armies and an increase of the national debt; the day on which the voice of the American people bid the approvers of these destructive measures to retire from the councils of the nation; the day on which our government was purged of its iniquities and became regenerated, under THOMAS JEFFERSON; the day on which JEFFERSON took his oath of office the second time under our Constitution, in obedience to the almost unanimous suffrage of the Presidential Electors of the American people—who had thereby testified that Jefferson "had deserved well of the Republic."
Benjamin West, Esq. acted as President of the feast, and Col. John Mathewson, as Vice-President.
A number of appropriate Toasts were drank, and the greatest harmony and good order prevailed.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, March 14, 1805.
Arrived this morning, sloop Huntress , Capt. John Earl from New-York. Passengers, the Hon. C. Ellery, B. Howland, & N. Knight, Esq's Members of Congress from this State; and the Hon. T. CrowingShield & Wm. Easton, Esq's of Massachusetts.
We have this morning received the President's Address to both Houses of Congress, delivered on the 4th of March, the publication of which is unavoidably deferred till our next.
With much regret we learn, that the ship Ocieda , Capt. Freeman Maberry, of this port, on her passage home from the Havana, was cast away a few days since, on the back of Long-Island, & with a valuable cargo, was entirely lost. The particulars we have not been able to obtain.
We are happy to learn, that the ship George and Mary , (Jeremiah Lawton master) owned by Messrs. Gibbs and Channing of this place, and which was supposed to be lost, has lately arrived at St. Kitts.
APPOINTMENTS.—Approved by the Senate. ROBERT SMITH, Attorney-General of the United States, in the room of Levi Lincoln, resigned.
JACOB CROWNINGSHIELD, Secretary of the Navy, in the room of Robert Smith, appointed Attorney-General.
GENERAL HULL, Governor of the Territory of Michigan.
We understand these appointments received the unanimous sanction of the Senate.
Wats. paper.
Cadiz is said to be completely blockaded by the British.
GENERAL ELECTION.
At a Convention of the Republican Citizens of Rhode-Island, assembled in Providence, on the First instant, from various parts of the State, it was agreed unanimously to support
For Governor—for the year 1805. HIS EXCELLENCY ARTHUR FENNER, Esq.
And for Lieutenant-Governor, THE HONORABLE PAUL MUMFORD, Esq.
SENATORS: HENRY SMITH, WATERMAN TIBBITTS, THOMAS HOXIE, TIMOTHY WILMARTH, WILLIAM WATERMAN, JOHN D'WOLFE, JOSEPH CUNDALL, OLIVER GARDNER, SAMUEL HOXIE, WILLIAM WILBOUR, 2d, Esquires. SAMUEL EDDY, Esq. Secretary. JAMES BURRILL, jun. Esq. Atty Gen. HENRY SHERBURNE, Esq. G. Treasurer.
Massachusetts General Election.
At a numerous meeting of the friends of the present National Administration, assembled from every district in the Commonwealth, it has been unanimously determined to support
THE HONORABLE JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq.
For Governor, AND THE HONORABLE WILLIAM HEATH, Esq. For Lieutenant-Governor at the ensuing Election.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT.
Official information has been received by his Catholic Majesty's Consul-General that the ports of entry in the Island of Cuba are now open to neutral vessels, for Provisions only—informing at the same time, that any other goods, wares, or merchandise, found on board such vessels, will immediately be confiscated; and that orders to that effect have already been given. Consequently, vessels so trading will be provided with the Documents authorising such a voyage by his Catholic Majesty's respective Consuls in the United States.
J. WISEMAN, V. Consul. Newport, March 13, 1805.
MARRIED—On the 3d inst. Mr. DANIEL U. BOON, to Miss SALLY HULL, both of this town.
DIED—In this town, the 2d inst. Mrs. ABIGAIL CLARK, widow of the late Mr. Henry Clark, in the 28th year of her age.
On Sunday last, Mrs. BETHIAH LANGLEY, widow of the late Mr. Nathaniel Langley, in the 94th year of her age.
In Amsterdam, Mr. JOHN VICKARY, son of Mr. Joseph Vickary, of this town, in the 93d year of his age.
The following is from a Cadiz price current of the 10th January.
Flour 22 to 23 dolls. wheat, per fang, 8 dolls. corn, per do. 4 dolls. rice, 10 dolls. butter, 40 cents, beef-wax (yellow) 47 dolls. lard, 22 cents.
Another letter says, "You will soon hear of a great change of government.—The Prince of Peace has fled, and an order has been issued to seize his person."
More Federal papers discontinued!
"The HIVE," printed at Northampton, and which, it was said, Gov. Strong had taken under his paternal care, has breathed its last—as has also the "Rhode-Island Farmer," printed at Providence, which, but a short time since, Coleman declared to be one of the best papers he received at his office.
The New-Bedford "Courier," was discontinued the first of this month.
CUSTOM-HOUSE
District of Newport, March 13.
ENTERED.
Brig John, Tayer, Havana — John, Thatcher, do. Sloop Aurora, Cahoon, N. York Brig Mary, Dennis, Havana Do. Hiram, Carter, do. Schooner Azubah & Ruthy, Topham, do.
CLEARED.
For Sloop Fame, Justin, N. York Do. Polly, Turner, Baltimore Do. Abigail, Austin, Charleston Do. Semiramis, Slocum, N. York Schooner Mary, Brown, Norfolk Sloop Baltimore, Dunwell, Havana.
FOR SALE BY
Roberts, Hoskins, & Co.
At their Store No. 47, & 48, Long Wharf, An assortment of Ship Chandlery, Paints, West-India Goods, Crockery, and Glass Ware. Also, four Hds. Ship Bread. Newport, March 13, 1805.
To be sold at Public Auction,
On the 2d Day of April, at 11 o'clock, A. M. on the premises,
A LOT of Land, containing four acres, late the property of Jonathan Marsh, deceased, lying on the Road leading to the Beach, opposite the Wind-Mill.—Conditions at the time of Sale.
GARDNER & DEAN, Aucts. Newport, March 13, 1805.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of South-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel J. Potter, Esq. of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No accounts will be received, unless properly attested. ELISHA R. GARDNER, } Commissioners. JOHN T. NICHOLS, } All persons indebted to the above mentioned estate, are earnestly called upon, to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM PECKHAM, Admin'r. South-Kingstown, Oct. 1804.
Apple Trees.
FOR sale, by the subscriber, a quantity of young Apple Trees, of the best kind of engrafted fruit, and of various sizes.
WILLIAM BROWN, Middletown, March 13, 1805.
LOST,
SOMETIME since, Two TICKETS in the Washington Academy Lottery, viz. No. 401, and 471.—Any person who may find the same, and will leave them at this Office, shall be generously rewarded therefor. The Managers of said Lottery are requested to stop payment of such prizes as may be drawn against those numbers, on the drawing of the Lottery. Newport, March 14.
FOR SALE,
A FARM, lying in Little-Compton, near the head of the West Branch of Acuxet river, and joins the river, having a good Lot of Salt Meadow at the foot of said Farm, with a good House, Barn, Crib, and other convenient out buildings thereon; with a sufficiency of wood, and well watered. It is well fenced with good stone wall—is under good improvement, and is well adapted to corn, grain and grass; with a good young Orchard. Whoever may wish to purchase said Farm, is invited to come and look for himself. The terms will be such as will induce him not to leave it, which may be known by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises.
CAINAN GIFFORD. Little Compton, March 9, 1805.

THE ORPHAN BOY'S TALE.
STAY, Lady—stay, for mercy's sake, And hear a helpless Orphan's tale; Ah, sure my looks must pity wake— 'Tis want that makes my cheek so pale!
Yet I was once a Mother's pride, And my brave Father's hope and joy; But in the Nile's proud fight he died— And I am now an Orphan Boy,
Poor foolish child, how pleas'd was I When news of Nelson's Vict'ry came, Along the crowded streets to fly— And see the lighted windows flame!
To force me home my Mother sought— She could not bear to see my joy; For with my Father's life 'twas bought— And made me a poor Orphan Boy!
The people's shouts were long and loud; My Mother shudd'ring clos'd her ears: "Rejoice, rejoice," still cried the crowd; My Mother answer'd with her tears!
"Oh, why do tears fall down your cheek," Cried I, "While others shout with joy!" She kiss'd me and in accents weak She call'd me her poor Orphan Boy!
"What is an Orphan Boy!" I said; When suddenly the gasp'd for breath, And her eyes clos'd! I shriek'd for aid: But ah her eyes were clos'd in death!
My hardships since, I will not tell: But now, no more a parent's joy, Ah, lady, I have learnt too well What 'tis to be an Orphan Boy!
Oh, were I by your bounty fed! Nay, gentle lady, do not chide; Trust me, I mean to earn my bread— The sailor's Orphan Boy has Pride.
Lady, you weep;—what 'tis you say? You'll give me cloathing, food, employ! Look down, dear parents; look, and see, Your happy, happy Orphan Boy!
Just received and for sale at the Store of John A. Shaw, Esq. Co. No. 80, Thames-Street, An elegant assortment of Ladies' and Children's BONNETS, from 75 to 21/. Likewise, Straw WREATHS, at 50 Cents. Newport, Feb. 20. 1805.
Charles Coggeshall & Co. HAVE just received an elegant assortment of almost all kinds of BOOTS & SHOES. viz. Men's fine Shoes, common and coarse do. Kid and Morocco Slippers, Misses do. Sattinet and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys & Children's Shoes—common & Suwarrow Boots. As many of the Boots and Shoes were manufactured in this town, it is hoped that they will meet with a speedy sale. Boots and Shoes made at the shortest notice by applying at the above Store.—Ripe rendered gratis. They have also for sale, a large assortment of TRUNKS. N. B. Orders for TRUNKS, of any dimension, can be furnished at the above Store on the shortest notice. Newport, Nov. 12. 1804.
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS just received one ton of red Clover Seed, and a quantity of Herds Grass, new and clean, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. Also, One whole and complete share, in the Susquehannah purchase, about 3000 acres, in the State of Pennsylvania, and about 250 miles from the city of Philadelphia, recorded July 9, 1795, on the Company's Books at Tioga Point, in said State, and will be sold cheap for Cash, or West-India Goods. Also, Four lots of Land on the Point, three of which are situated on Elm-street, and one on the Point Bridge, running from street to street 210 feet in extent. Will be sold cheap for Cash or West-India Goods. Just received, a small cask of Albany Pease, for Coffee.—A quantity of Foul Meadow Seed—best white Beans, and a few Bushels clean Flax Seed. Said Douglass, keeps a constant supply of Patent Chip for BONNETS—the newest and best kind, at the cheapest rate. Just received, 2000 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, and will be sold cheap to those who purchase to sell again, and by doz. or single pound. Every Master of a vessel ought to have more or less on board, as they are good and handy, and will keep good in any climate.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of John Hadwen , late of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, Merchant, deceased; have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bonds as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Hadwen , deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec'tx. BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'tr. Newport, June 6. 1804. 92
Doctor Nortrop's CELEBRATED Patent Bitters, for the cure of the Jaundice and all bilious complaints, for sale at this Office—Price 50 Cents per Box.
CHEAP GOODS. JOHN BOURS, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has purchased the whole stock of Goods, lately belonging to John Bours, jun. & Co. His assortment is excellent, and will be sold remarkably cheap, either by Wholesale or retail. He thanks his friends for past favors, and solicits a continuance of them. Newport, Dec. 12.
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. A box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; coffee; cocoas shells; chocolate No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preserved Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, pea nuts; best Pomegranate, Sherry, Tennesse and Malaga Wines; Syrup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, & Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass & Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
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, & the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
BOOKS. W. R. WILDER, Has this day received a fresh supply; among others are the following. BONAPARTE and the French People—a new publication, price 2 Dols. Graydon's Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 4 Dols. 50 Cts. Spanish Dictionary , 2 vols. price 7 Dols. 50 Cts. Do. Grammar , 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 75 Cts. Homer's Odyssey , 2 vols. price 1 Dol. 50 Cts. Jackson's Book-keeping , 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 50 Cts. French Spelling Books , price 50 Cts. Murray's Lecturer Francois , 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 25 Cts. Perrin's Exercises , French, price 1 Dol. Murray's Grammar , large, price 75 Cts. Do. do. small , price 25 Cts. Do. English Reader , price 87 1/2 Cts. Do. Sequel , price 1 Dol. Do. Introduction , price 62 1/2 Cts. With many other new and valuable publications, all of which will be sold as low as at any Book-Store in the United States. School BOOKS of every kind in use, at wholesale and retail, at prices not to be underfold.—Stationary, a complete assortment—Seamen's Books, Charts, Scales, Dividers, Quadrants, Mathematical Instruments, &c. as usual. Newport, Dec. 26.
* * * For sale by W. R. Wilder , 17 barrels North-Carolina Pork, in good order, at a low price, and six months credit.—Apply soon.—Also, about 5000 Hoops—for Cash or 60 days.
FOR SALE BY SIMEON MARTIN, 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 1500 wt. Hart and Club Steel, 350 Boxes white & brown Havana Sugars, 3000 Bushels Liverpool Salt, 30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 flasks of half pint Tumblers, 10 pr. straw—6 pint Decanters—5 half pint do. —12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars. 40 12 bottle empty Gin Cales, 100 Bbls. Superfine Flour, 110 Bbls. of good Shipping Herring. Newport, April 4. 83
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. 700 dried & salted Hides, A few boxes of white and brown SUGAR, now landing at the Long Wharf.—Also, Cognac Brandy, —Holland Geneva, —Verdigrease, —and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9. 1804. 75
John F. Townsend, Esq. Co. HAVE just received, in addition to their former Assortment, a great variety of FALL & WINTER GOODS, All which will be disposed of on the lowest possible terms. Newport, Oct. 30.
To be Sold by JOSEPH LITON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch.
Wanted Immediately, A QUANTITY of Sheep or Lamb-Skins, dressed without oil, suitable for Book-binding, for which a generous price will be given. Apply at this Office.
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.
THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has set to running a very handsome Coach, for the purpose of accommodating Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to ride for pleasure. They may be assured of riding remarkable easy, and with the greatest safety, as Mr. Samuel Place (who is well known as an able and experienced driver) will take charge of the carriage. It will always be ready to go to any place required, either for a short or long distance, by making seasonable application at the Store of the said Thomas D. Stall , in Thames-Street, where the books will be kept; and the first name entered will have the preference. The price will be as usual, according to the distance. Newport, May 30. 1804.
A new supply of 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. Messrs. CHARLES COGGE SHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Store for Sale. Newport, Dec. 6. 1804.
RICHARD BARKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and former customers, that he has removed to the house of Mrs. LILLIBRIDGE, on the Parade, one door east of Mr. Charles Peke's Apothecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE. Two or three steady boarders may be accommodated as low as at any Boarding-House in Newport. Newport, Oct. 17. 1804.
THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened a Grocery Store, in his house in Thames-Street, late the property of Joseph Rogers , where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price: Loaf, lump } Sugar, } Nutmegs, white, pc v. } } Allspice, dotted and } } Ginger, brown } } Pepper, Hyson, } } Cayenne, Young hyson } } Mustard, Souchoong, } } Indigo, hyson skin, } } Starch, and bohea } } Allum, Copperas, Sherry and } } Powder and Shot, Malaga } } New-York Soap, Brandy, } } Mould & dip'd Candles Jamaica Spirits, } } N. York Lady's swift W. India } } & paper Tobacco, N. England } } Lorrillard's best blad- Belt Holland Geneva, } } der Snuff, Molasses, } } Cotton & wool Cards, Rice and Flour, } } A complete assortment Coffee, } } of fishing Lines and Beefon Chocolate No. } } hooks, deep sea lead 1 and 2, } } Lines, clothes Lines Fresh box & cask } } and bed Cords, Raisins, } } Brimstone, Cinnamon, } } Wrapping and writing Cassia, } } Paper, Mace, } } Thread, needles, pins, Cloves, } } tapes, &c. &c.
Fowling Pieces. TWO Boxes English Fowling Pieces, just imported from London, for sale by WALTER CORNELL, No. 106, Thames-Street. N. B. A beautiful assortment of Brass Hand-Irons, just received. Newport, Jan. 17.
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.
Just received, and for sale by JACOB RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, HOUSE Paper of every kind, American, English, French, and Hamburg, in addition to his large assortment of 5000 pieces, with Borders. He has just received a number of new Books for sale or circulation. Muffs and Tipits, a large assortment—Men's fur Gloves, Mitts, and Caps—Fur Skins, Ruffs, gray, white, and spotted. Also, Tickets in the Wickford Academy Lottery. Writing Paper of every description, by the ream or quire—Slates of all sizes, with a general assortment of Stationary. Charts, European Pilots—West-India and American ditto. English Mustard, by the pound—Sweet Oil, by the flask.
JAMES D'WOLF, Has for sale at his Store in Bristol, 300 Hhds. N. E. Rum, 200 Do. Molasses, Russia clean Hemp, Russia and Ravens Dock, Russia Sheetings, German Linens, Swedes Iron, Which he will sell cheap for Cash or approved Notes at 60 days credit. Bristol, Jan. 25. 1805.
SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, Has for Sale on Commission, 20 pipes Gin, 10 hds. Jamaica Spirits, 8 hds. St. Croix Rum, 10 hds. brown Sugar, 12 hds. good retailing Molasses, 300 bushels old Corn, 200 quintals scale Fish, 50 barrels prime Beef, put up in the best manner for Shipping, 60 hds. New RUM, Cabin & Ship Bread, 100 barrels prime and mess Pork.—Also, Sundry dwelling-houses, situated in different parts of this town; and a quantity of Sheep and Hogs for shipping.—Likewise, Any quantity of Mahogany Furniture of the newest fashion on reasonable terms. Newport, Nov. 15th. 1804.
BOARDING HOUSE. THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel E. Updegraff, where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy to board, at One Dollar and Forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c. He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeavors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingston) April 2. 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of David Melvill , late of Newport, deceased, to present their accounts for settlement; and those who stand indebted, are desired to make immediate payment to D. MELVILL, Executor. Newport, Jan. 24th. 1805.
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, 2d. Newport, April 3. 1802. 79f
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, 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; Maccabees and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. * * * CASH given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20. 1804.