Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-05-31 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.
Just received, and for sale, by JACOB RICHARDSON,
At the Post Office, HOUSE Paper of every kind, American, English, French and Hamburg, about 500 pieces, at the manufactory prices.
Tickets in South-Hadley Lottery at 5 dollars and 50 cents, which will begin to draw the 1st of May inst. and finish in 40 days at farthest, 10,000 dollars highest prize.—Also, Tickets in Wickford Academy Lottery, and the Warwick Channel and Road Lottery.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co. HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low.
BOOK-BINDING. BANKS, Insurance Companies, Merchants, &c. who may wish for blank Books of any size, may depend on having them done in a superior manner, with Steel Backs and Parchment Bands.
Old BIBLES and other Books re-bound on the most reasonable terms; and every description of binding, either in sheep, calf or Morocco, performed in the neatest manner, with elegant lettering and gilding, as low as can be executed in New-York or Boston.
THE Subscribers acquaint their Friends and the Public, that they have formed a connection in trade, and propose to transact business in future under the firm of
Rhodes & Hammond. They have on hand for sale, Hhds. of fourth proof Jamaica Rum, Pipes, Barcarona Brandy, Pipes, Holland Geneva, Bohemia Tea in whole and half chests, Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Pimento, Pepper and Ginger, Superfine Flour, ALSO, 5 Pipes 2d proof Cognac Brandy, 20 bbls. prime Beef, 10 bbls. mola and prime Pork.
FOR SALE BY S. Davis, & J. Coggeshall, 33 Hhds. clayed Sugars of an excellent quality, 4000 wt. excellent Green Coffee, 10 Pancheons fourth proof good flavored W. I. Rum, just imported in sloop John Adams, from Martinico, and entitled to drawback.—Also, Good retailing Molasses by the bhd. white and brown Havana Sugars by the box, 50 hlds. Cod Fish, 25 do. Scale Fish, 2 tons old Iron, 100 Barrels Tar and Pitch, Turpentine and Rosin by the barrel.
Tickets in the Warwick Channel and Road Lottery (One Thousand Dollars highest Prize) for sale by O. FARNWORTH.
For Sale at this Office, BONNET PAPERS of the nicest kind, by wholesale or retail.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing, and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4. 1803.
To be Sold or Let, AND possession given the 25th inst. a convenient two-story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, well calculated for two families, having two cellars under it, with a well of excellent water in the yard. Also, a two-story building, on the same lot, calculated for business of almost any kind, with a cellar under the same.
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.
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.
John & Henry Cahone Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, &c. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
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.
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.
FOR SALE,
A Two story dwelling House, with a Shop adjoining, situated in Horn Lane, lying to the northward of the estate of Mr. Thomas G. Pitman, and southward of the lot of Mr. Thomas Weedon. Terms made easy. For further particulars, inquire of SOLOMON GLADDING. Newport, March 28, 1804.
JAMES MUMFORD
INFORMS his Customers and others, that he has just received from Boston a handsome assortment of
SPRING GOODS, Which he is now selling very low for Cash. Those who are indebted to him, and whose accounts are of three months standing, are desired to call and settle the same. Newport, April 26.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the Seventeenth day of October, 1803.
AN ACT
To ascertain the boundary of the lands reserved by the State of Virginia, north west of the river Ohio, for the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers on continental establishment and to limit the period for locating the said lands.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the line, run under the direction of the surveyor general of the United States, from the source of the Little Miami, towards the source of the Scioto, and which binds on the east, the surveys of the lands of the United States, shall, together with its course continued to the Scioto river, be considered and held as the westerly boundary line, north of the source of the Little Miami, of the territory reserved by the State of Virginia between the Little Miami and Scioto rivers, for the use of the officers and soldiers of the continental line of that State.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all the officers and soldiers, or their legal representatives, who are entitled to bounty lands within the above mentioned reserved territory, shall complete their locations within three years after the passing of this act, and every such officer and soldier, or his legal representative, whose bounty land has, or shall have been located within that part of the said territory, to which the Indian title has been extinguished, shall make return of his or their surveys, to the secretary of the department of war, within five years after the passing of this act, and shall also exhibit, and file with the said secretary, and within the same time, the original warrant or warrants under which he claims, or a certified copy thereof, under the seal of the office where the said warrants are legally kept; which warrant, or certified copy thereof, shall be sufficient evidence that the grantee therein named, or the person under whom such grantee claims, was originally entitled to such bounty land; and every person entitled to said lands, and thus applying shall thereupon be entitled to receive a patent in the manner prescribed by law.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That such part of the above mentioned reserved territory as shall not have been located, and those tracts of land, within that part of the said territory to which the Indian title has been extinguished, the surveys whereof shall not have been returned to the secretary of war, within the time and times prescribed by this act, shall thenceforth be released from any claim or claims for such bounty lands, and shall be disposed of in conformity with the provisions of the act, entitled, "An act in addition to, and modification of, the propositions contained in the act, entitled, "An act to enable the people of the eastern division of the territory, north-west of the river Ohio, to form a constitution and State government, and for the admission of such State into the union, on an equal footing with the original States; and for other purposes."
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 23, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of the legal representatives of David Valenzin, deceased, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of the Navy to restore to the legal representatives of David Valenzin, deceased, the value of the property captured from him, in the Mediterranean, by the American Squadron, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three; a sum not exceeding two thousand six hundred and sixty-five dollars and seventy cents, be, and the same hereby is appropriated out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated: Provided, That the value of the said property shall be first duly ascertained by the proper accounting officers: And provided also, That the person or persons applying therefor, shall exhibit due proof of his or their being the true legal representative or representatives of the said David Valenzin.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the secretary of the navy be, and he hereby is au-
thorised and directed to cause to be liquidated and paid the claims of those individuals who contributed to the maintenance and support of the said David Valenzin, during his imprisonment, and who have defrayed the expenses of his interment; and that for this purpose a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 26, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States shall be, and they are hereby authorised to establish offices of Discount and Deposit, in any part of the territories or dependencies of the United States, in the manner and on the terms prescribed by the act to which this is a supplement.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 23, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
In addition to "An act for fixing the military peace establishment of the United States."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there shall be appointed, in addition to the surgeon's mates provided for by the "act fixing the military peace establishment of the United States" as many surgeon's mates, not exceeding six, as the President of the United States may judge necessary, to be attached to garrisons or posts, agreeably to the provision of the said act.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That an equivalent in malt liquor or low wines, may be supplied the troops of the United States, instead of the rum, whiskey or brandy which, by the said act, is made a component part of a ration, at such posts and garrisons, and at such seasons of the year, as, in the opinion of the President of the United States, may be necessary for the preservation of their health.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 26, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
The following Speech contains a handsome attestation to the unrivalled prosperity of the United States, and the abilities of the administration, made too by no enthusiast of liberty.
Speech of Mr. WINDHAM in the British House of Commons.
SIR, I rise in pursuance of the notice I gave last week to move the house, to take into consideration the state of the nation, and to propose an easy remedy to part of the difficulties we at present labor under. It would be useless to take up much of the time of the hon. members in recapitulating the evils which are so universally known, and not less severely felt by every man in the country, except his majesty's ministers: yet now that I am on my legs, I cannot bear to sit down before I have called the attention of the House and the country to the situation in which we are involved; a state incapable of defending ourselves, and of attacking the enemy, by the blind obstinacy of our present premier; not like my friend the late Capt. Rikswell, who after playing at hazard till he grew so blind as not to be able to see the dice, much less distinguish their points, continued for many years to play by the ear. He had been so long accustomed to the casters rattle, that he would cry out 'No Die!' so well in time as to astonish the whole table, of which he was master. Our present caller on the contrary, cannot distinguish a point in the game with his eyes open; and though we have been rattling in his ears, that he has laid his stakes without the least attention to the odds, he risks on, and is suffered to throw the dice for the nation much longer, will not only be cut up himself, but will ruin every person that backs his hand.
Neither is it necessary to be a very skilful judge of cockfighting to perceive that our volunteer peacocks, woodcocks and weathercocks are not a fit match for the French gamecocks; the blood of the latter must be entirely ebbed, and consequently their strength utterly exhausted before their courage will fail them; whereas the former, having never been used, much less trained to sparring and chasing, will hardly be fit for

any other than the use commonly made of them. But seeing the perilous state we are reduced to, it behoves every man in the country and more particularly the representatives of the people, to turn their thoughts to every means of defence, independent of those hitherto adopted by our inapt administration. One principal object ministers should be attentive to, is the proper direction of the force we can easily dispose of; yet they have idly dispersed, and consequently weakened the most formidable means we have of attacking our inveterate enemy. I mean the cheap, ready and extensive way that she is open to us, of sowing dissensions among the French by our periodical publications. We have often boasted in this house, of being able to cope with France single handed, and though I am firmly persuaded that it is the only way which we could oppose that country single handed, we should also be a match for the wide world, [you readily conceive, Sir, that I mean our writings] yet we could not venture to try their effect upon other nations unless we are able to meet them all in arms, which we may have to do by pursuing the method his majesty's ministers have of late adopted. How was it not grieved some time since, to see advertisements stuck up for seamen to fight against 'the pusillanimous Dons,' at the same time that ministers were undecided, as indeed they are in every good thing, whether they should attack the Spaniards or not? How much better would it not have been to take the Dons unawares, and to seize their galleons other vessels, to ravage their settlements, to render them in short incapable of defending themselves before ever they knew what we were about: Even THOMAS JEFFERSON could not escape our open censures, because he chose to be civil to the government with whom his country is allied, though we must be all persuaded it would be happy for England had she such a man to direct our councils. It was lamentably said in this house about twenty years ago, that it would require at least half a century to repair the losses America had sustained during the war, and to re-establish that country in the state it was when possessed by our gracious sovereign; but look now at America, compare the pitch of prosperity she has risen to during the short administration of Jefferson, to the present state of our own country, and can there be a native of Great Britain, but must heartily regret his not being born an American? What I would now propose as an easy remedy to some of our ills, or at least a preventative of greater, is to imitate the Paris newspapers, so far as not to spend our force uselessly. One of these papers in particular is worth learning from. It directs all its force against the declared enemies of France and molests nobody else. Though it tells us round out, that the members of the British parliament are, with very few exceptions, a set of knaves altogether, it never speaks but in terms of the highest respect of other governments. At the same time it declares it would be as vain to attempt to wash a blackamoor white, as to expect a grain of sense from our gracious sovereign, it does not neglect to produce some specious proof of what it asserts; from the long reign of his majesty; during which, as it says, nothing but war, bloodshed and rebellion have been talked of or seen. It adds, that as it to complete the long scene of folly, the seeds of civil war are every day suffered to take such deep root, as to require but the last breath of his majesty to blow them into full blossom. [A deep sigh through the whole house.] In short that paper exposes the imbecility and what he calls the injustice of the British government, but is so respectful to all other states that one would think it under the influence of every one of them.—Let us then be wise enough to imitate such an example.
"My sentence is for open war; of wiles "More unexpert, I boast not." Yet I should be glad to see France deluged with her own blood, by means of that discord which our periodical writings are so well calculated to inspire among her citizens. But let our strength in this sort of warfare be not diminished by being used against powers which are not yet at war with us. It may not indeed be amiss to attack the Dutch in this manner, as they are to furnish ships for the invasion, and we need care but little about the Mynheers now, having taken so many of their valuable ships before the declaration of hostilities.—[A hearty laugh.] It cannot reasonably be supposed they will again give up their fleet, as some brave fellows among them did when a lawyer took upon himself the sole direction of the marine. O it was a lucky administration. Would to heaven that for the good of Old England it had lasted a good deal longer! [A general laugh.] As I see the house in such a good humour, I will sit down, in full confidence that my advice will be followed.
Paradise Lost—Page 11. verse 51. For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
To the Electors of the Commonwealth of .....
NOTWITHSTANDING the time, which by the Constitution of this Commonwealth is appointed for the people to give their suffrages for a Chief Magistrate for the present year has already passed, and it appears that the present Governor will again be re-elected—yet as those elections are annual, I cannot view it as untimely to warn the people to be constantly watching.
If the present Governor has selected a similar description of persons to fill the important offices in other counties, that he has for the county of ..... I conceive the voice of the people, in future elections, will be almost unanimous against him. For the county of ..... he has appointed persons in whom, as he saith, he places special confidence and trust. But if a citizen of a foreign or of one of our sister States, should arrive in said county, what conclusion must he naturally draw, when going on the public change he should there hear the Attorney for the Commonwealth, profanely cursing, swearing and blaspheming; and should after-
wards pass through the streets on the Loan's Day, and have his ears assailed by the sound of the Violin and Tamborine, from the house of a Magistrate; after which, if he should inspect the Records of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, he would there find the Justices had taxed bills for themselves for services done the county, which no existing laws will warrant; he would there find that Twenty four Dollars had been paid two Lawyers for exculpating two women of infamous characters, that had been indicted by the Grand Jury, for keeping a house of ill fame—he would also find the Court had taxed bills, in repeated instances, for the attendance of persons as Justices of the Peace, that had no commission for that office—he would also find many other enormities, without mentioning the infamous circumstances, [if we may not say murder] of Coranto. But hold, perhaps I am running too fast—for I am directing him to the fountain of information, without recollecting, that the Court have ordered their Clerk to let no person look on their Records on any consideration whatsoever. The conclusion this stranger would naturally draw, would be, that the people of that place are exceedingly debased, or grossly insulted.—It is therefore to be hoped that in future elections, the people will select a person for Chief Magistrate, "that will feel power and not forget right." But the people of that place have yet one consoling assurance, which is, that no future appointment of subordinate officers can possibly render their situation more intolerable than it is at present.
While I am yet writing, I cannot fail to cast a retrospective glance on those on whom the Executive appears to smile, which revives in my mind the following Anecdote:—A Justice of the Peace remarked to a Clergyman who rode an elegant horse, that he was prouder than his master. "Why really, Sir, (retorted the Parson) so many of my flock have been converted of late into Justices, that I could not find one to ride upon."
The particulars relative to the death of Coranto, together with other matter, may probably be detailed in future numbers. Jefferson.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN. "Love fix'd it certain, that whatever day Makes man a slave, takes half his worth away."
HOWEVER disagreeable it may be to the feelings of some individuals, and however unpopular in me to attempt at this time to expose the barbarity of a commerce in which many persons of this country are engaged; still I will presume to offer a few observations to their understandings, not with the presumption of arresting their mad career, but the hope of deterring others who may be on the point of embarking their property in the ignominious purchase of slaves. The love of gold is so predominant a passion with many of them, that they will scarcely trouble their recollection with the observations of another, relative to the unjust manner of acquiring it. I say unjust, because I contend, that in depriving the negro of his liberty, you violate the laws of God and man. Not a single idea is suggested by the importers of these unhappy beings, in vindication of this traffic, but its pecuniary productiveness to them; and shall we uphold so inhuman a commerce, because of its lucrativeness only? Then indeed would the robber ever go unpunished, for the end would be to him a perfect vindication of the means. No matter how unjust, how barbarous soever it might be.
It is to be hoped that some few germs of charity and benevolence will e'er long spring up in the hearts of those who are now engaged in this horrid barter of human flesh. Does not every feeling of humanity plead against it? Does not every ray of reason go to expose the barbarous criminality of the undertaking? Is it not destructive of every generous motive that may originate from the heart? Can the friend affection of a father, a husband, or a friend, expand in the breast of him, who is thus violating the laws of reason and human nature, by tearing, with the sang froid of a Robespierre, the husband from the wife, the brother from the sister; tho' clasped in the last fond embrace and bathed with each others tears! Will it be pretended too that they are void of tender feelings, for this has been urged by you; but in vain: They evince more than even you yourselves.
For the honor of human nature and your country, & for the love of liberty & justice, forbear. Let the love of gold, arising from this savage commerce, give way for once to the more noble & generous feelings of the soul.—Indeed, it is far better to die in poverty, clad with honor, than to live like a prince, while encircled with the crimson robe, purchased by unjust exactions, and dyed with the blood of slaves and vassals.—Can you view the unhappy negro, thus torn from his family and connections, shackled with chains, transported to a foreign country; there doomed to fatiguing toil from morn till night, subjected to the frequent lash of a cruel, capricious driver, and for what? Has he offended you or his country? No; 'tis but to enrich your coffers; and can you look with cold indifference on all this? Say if ye can, importers, then you have hearts colder than the most unpolished marble, less feeling than the most untutored savage. Go on then in your wild projects;
"But may the God of justice bid the wind Whelm that swift bark beneath the mountain wave, And bless with liberty and death the slave."
There is one hope left, however, that reflects something consolatory to the benevolent mind: The time is fast approaching, when by our happy Constitution, the friends of liberty will have a noble occasion of evincing their love of her, and humanity, by destroying at a blow, this detestable commerce, and removing the stigma which has ever rested on our country. The era will be a glorious one, well deserving of the memory and celebration of the
PHILANTHROPIST.
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mess, mess and prime Beef, mels and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
Entertainment. THE Subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a house of Entertainment on Rose-Island, in the Harbor of Newport, where Ladies and Gentlemen may be accommodated to their satisfaction. Sailing parties, &c. who may please to call, will receive every attention, and the thanks of their most obedient servant, SYLVANUS PRATT. Newport, May 10, 1804. 88
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Tea of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard-Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. Goff
REMOVAL. PAUL M. MUMFORD RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public, that he has removed his Office to a commodious room in the house of Mr. Parker Hall, late in the occupation of Henry Peckham, Esq. near the State House. Newport, May 24th, 1804.
Rhode-Island Union Bank. THE Stockholders of the Rhode-Island Union Bank are hereby notified, That the Fourth instalment of Twenty-five Dollars on each Share will become due on the 4th day of June next, and payment is expected in specie, at said Bank, agreeable to the Articles of Association. By Order of the President and Directors, JOHN L. BOSS, Cashier. Newport, May 24, 1804.
Dry Goods. NATHANIEL SWEET & Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform their Friends and the Public in General, that they have just received an elegant assortment of Goods from New-York and Boston, suitable for the season, which they are now selling as low or lower than can be purchased in this town. Also, An elegant assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES of various sizes. Newport, May 24th, 1804. 90
FASHIONABLE HATS. S. Shumway & Co. Have this Day Received, A LARGE supply of fashionable HATS, imported this Spring, which will be sold at the lowest possible prices. Newport, May 9, 1804. 88
NEW HOTEL. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
For sale at this Office, The Musical Magazine, BEING a Collection of the most modern and favorite Songs, Airs, Marches, &c. taken from the works of the most celebrated Authors, and adapted to the Voice, Bass, and Key'd Instruments.—Price 2 Dolls. 50 Cts. per vol. 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 Lading, Seamen's Journals, &c. &c.
Samuel Watson INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the Boot and Shoe-Making business, on the North side of the Red Market, and keeps constantly on hand Swallow-nose Boots of all sizes, as cheap as can be purchased in this town. Newport, May 9, 1804. 88
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. The first quality Sythes and Sythe Sticks, complete:—Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles, Fork Tails, &c. CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
Hemp & Flaxen Lines. THE subscriber makes and keeps constantly for sale, at his house next to the Hay-Scales southerly, in Broad-street, a general assortment of Lines, viz. Deep-sea Lines, Latchet, do. Log do. Cod do. clothes do. Hand do.—Also, Bed Cords, White Rope, Scize Twine, and small Fishing Lines of all kinds, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. BENJAMIN TILLEY. Cotton Lines of every description may also be had as above. Newport, April 2, 1804. 83
Blodget & Power Have received by the John Adams and Patty, from Liverpool, and Union from Greece, arrived at Boston, and per the George Barclay, via New-York—
THIRTEEN bales, 32 casks, 27 cases, 15 trunks, and 12 bundles of DRY-GOODS and HARD-WARE, containing 373 pieces ruffles, calimancoes, bombazets, shaloon, ratine, durants, moreens, and tambourines of every colour and quality. 156 do. common, fine and superfine dignities. 51 do. Marseilles and muslin vesting. 36 do. plaid and striped gingham. 117 do. plain and fancy twill'd nankinets. 62 do. black and striped velvets. 84 dozen long and short silk gloves and mitts, every description. 248 do. ladies' white, black and fancy-colored silk and cotton hose, and men's whole and half brown, white, black and fancy cotton, cotton and silk, silk, and raw silk, plain and laced hosiery, including every quality and kind. 85 do. ladies' extra, long cotton gloves and mitts. 80 do men's and boys' hats, fashionable and superior mostly; hat linings, bow-strings, bands and buckles, and looping, a quantity. 75 pieces black laces, from common to superior. 234 do. superfine, fine and common broad-cloths, assorted. 91 do. 4-4 and 6-4 plain and sprigged book muslins. 4240 yards common and in grain carpets and carpeting in convenient bales. 2000 do. silk and cotton suspender webbing. 575 dozen book muslin and linen, white and fancy bandanna, romal and palacet handkerchiefs, common to superior. 92 do. purple and fancy patch shawls. 650 ps. white, black and fancy plain and embroidered cambric muslins. 600 pound white and colored threads, from No. 10 to 100. 150 do. sewing silk and twisk, assorted.
ALSO, A very large, general, and extensive assortment of Hard-Ware and Cutlery, of every description in demand, from the most minute to the greatest—too extensive to allow of description in an advertisement—and particularly will be vended on much less than the usual advance. The following goods they are advised of the shipment of, and are momentarily expected. 500,000 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. rose nails, wrought, flat and sharp points. 18 tons pig, bar, and milled sheet lead. 140 boxes tin plates, assorted. 17 tons patent shot, n. s. to No. 9. 2 block tin. 800 boxes 50 feet 6 by 8 crown window-glass. 500 7 by 9 150 8 by 10 And an additional quantity of Dry-Goods and Hard-Ware.
JUST RECEIVED, 3,500 ps. blue Nankins, of a superior quality. Terms uncommonly favorable will be given for approved credit, and suitable discounts allowed for prompt pay. Purchasers may be assured, their goods will be vended on as favorable terms, in all respects, as can be procured in the United States, at regular sales; and their friends and others, are invited to call. Providence, May 3, 1804. 88
JAMES G. PECKHAM,
(Nearly opposite Mr. Israel Pearce's store) HAS just received, and offers for sale an elegant assortment of Ladies' Bonnets of the latest fashions.
Also, Trunks of various sizes, which will be sold cheaper than can be purchased in this town.—Likewise,
Jewellery & Fancy Goods, Hard Ware, &c. with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold, and Silver. Newport, May 31, 1804.
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.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 23. Copy of a letter from Lieut. Decatur to Com- modore Preble, containing an official account of the destruction of the frigate Philadelphia, dated
On board the Ketch Intrepid, at sea, Feb. 17th, 1804.
Sir, I have the honor to inform you that in pur- suance of your orders of the 18th inst. to proceed with this ketch off the harbor of Tripoli, there to endeavor to effect the destruction of the Uni- ted States late frigate Philadelphia. I arrived there in company with the United States brig Syren, lieutenant-commandant Stewart, on the 7th, but owing to the badness of the weather, was unable to effect any thing, until last even- ing when we had a light breeze from N. E. At 7 o'clock I entered the harbor with the Intrepid (the Syren having gained her station without the harbor, in a situation to support us in our retreat) at half past nine laid her along side the Philadelphia, boarded, and after a short contest, carried her. I immediately fired her in the store-rooms, gun-rooms, cock-pit, and birth- deck, and remained on board until the flames had issued from the spar-deck, hatchways and ports, and before I got from along side, the fire had communicated to the rigging and tops; pre- vious to our boarding, they had got their com- pans out and hailed several times, but not a gun was fired. The noise occasioned by boarding & contending for possession (altho' no fire arms were used) gave a general alarm on shore and on board their cruisers, which lay about a cable and a half length from us, and many large boats filled with men lay round, but from whom we received no annoyance. They commenced a fire on us from all their batteries on shore, but with no other effect than one shot passing through our top-gallant sail. The frigate was moored within half a gun shot of the Bathaw's castle and their principal battery, their two cruisers lay within two cables length on the starboard quarter, and their gun boats within half a gun shot on the starboard bow, they had all their guns mounted and loaded, which, as they became hot, went off, and as she lay with her broadside to the town, I have no doubt but some damage has been done by them.
Before I got out of the harbor, her cables burt off, and she drifted in under the castle, where she was consumed. I can form no judg- ment as to the number of men that were on board of her. There were about twenty killed; a large boat full got off; and many leapt into the sea. We have made one prisoner, who I fear from the number of bad wounds he has received, will not recover, altho' every assistance and com- fort has been given him. I boarded with 60 men and officers leaving a guard on board the ketch for her defence, and it is with the greatest pleasure I inform you, I had not a man killed in this affair, and but one slightly wounded. Every support that could be given, I received from my officers, and each of their conduct was highly meritorious. Permit me also, Sir, to speak of the brave fellows I have the honor to command, whose coolness and intrepidity was such as I trust will ever characterize the Ameri- can tars. It would be injustice in me, were I to pass over the important services rendered by Mr. Salvadore, the pilot on whose good con- duct the success of the enterprise in the great- est degree depended. He gave me entire satis- faction. I have the honor to be, Sir, With great respect, Your most obedt humble servt. STEPHEN DECATUR, jun.
A letter from an officer on board the Con- stitution, after mentioning the destruction of the Philadelphia, says, "Each officer strove to be employed in the expedition; but most of them were of course refused, but with assurances how- ever, that they should have opportunities enough of displaying their courage in the course of the summer."
The Constitution was preparing for a cruise of six months off Tripoli; and the Commodore intended to bombard the place unless a favorable peace should be agreed to.
BALTIMORE, May 23.
Arrived at the fort last evening, the ship Augusta, capt. Clark, from Liverpool which she left on the 14th ult.
By the politeness of a mercantile friend we have been favored with the London Courier of the 12th April, brought by the Augusta, which was the only paper we could procure.— It is principally filled with a long and animated debate in the house of commons of the day pre- ceding on the Irish militia augmentation bill.
Capt. Clark states, that it was reported at Liverpool just before he failed, that George the III. had relapsed and died very suddenly; and that Moreau, Pichegru, &c. had been removed from Paris to the interior of France.
NEW-YORK, May 23.
Assault:—Yesterday after the adjournment of the court, the mayor of this city was violent- ly assaulted in his own house, by a man of the name of Williamson. The circumstances which led to this outrage are briefly these—
Williamson who had been put in jail, bro't an action against —, for false imprisonment and recovered 160 dollars damages. Yesterday a motion was made in the mayor's court, by the counsel for the plaintiff for a new trial, support- ed by the affidavits of Mr. S. Riker, jun. and others tending to shew, that on the one hand tes- timony essential to the cause of the plaintiff had on the trial, been suppressed, and that on the other, his counsel had been surprised by tes- timony which was unexpected, and which there- fore could not be repelled. After hearing coun- sel for and against the motion the court were unanimously of opinion that a new trial ought to be granted. The mayor was on the bench, and therefore delivered the opinion of the court. Immediately after the mayor returned home, Williamson entered his house with a club in his hand, and enquired for him. The mayor ap-
peared. Williamson asked about the decision of the court; he was answered. He then ques- tioned the propriety of the decision, and added many impertinent remarks. Perceiving that an insult was intended, the mayor requested him to retire. He retired to the door accompanied by the mayor, and when there, turned round and struck him a violent blow upon the head with his club. Self-preservation induced the mayor to close with him. They struggled. The ser- vants, alarmed, seized Williamson and led him out of the house. He broke loose from them, gathered up large paving stones, and dashed them through the windows into the house. The ruffian was at length conveyed before the police magistrates who, upon the deposition of the may- or, committed him.
It appears that, before the decision of the court, Williamson had threatened Alderman Morton, in case a new trial was granted.
Such an attempt to obstruct the regular op- erations of the laws, merits exemplary punish- ment.
We understand that a letter has been re- ceived in this city, giving information of a terri- ble fire in Demarara, which extended over an immense distance of country.
LITCHFIELD, (Con.) May 2.
The heavy rain, which fell on Sunday the 22d ult. and the evening preceding, produced a flood, destructive of much property in many places, and in some instances ruinous to the suf- ferers. Fortunately the damage in this town was but trifling; except the loss of several bridges, and injury done the roads, its sweeping ravages were not in any considerable degree ex- perienced. Gen. Sedgwick of Cornwall, lost a grist-mill, and sustained various other losses, in the whole to several hundred pounds amount. But the forest and most cutting stroke of all is, in comparison with which the distilling loss of property bears no estimate, that at Epsom kill, (N. Y.) 27 miles above the town, the whole family of Mr. Chauncy Avery, consisting of his wife and seven children, were in one awful mo- ment swept off by the fresher, and drowned: Five of the children were sons, the other two daughters; the eldest aged 12 years, the young- est 18 months. Seven of the bodies were taken up the next day. The house, the family inha- bited stood upon a neck of land which projected into the Creek; the flood was so impetuous, from the rapid and surprising swell that the wa- ter almost instantly was forced into a new chan- nel, and inundated the house, and every thing with it; rendering hopeless and impracticable the saving of life or property.—We also learn, that the same flood carried away two elegant bridges, on the Catskill turnpike, leading to the Sulquehannah settlements.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, May 31, 1804.
The bare-faced LIES lately manufactured against the President are still persisted in by cer- tain federal editors. How long will their read- ers consent to such impositions? Individuals have been withdrawing, one after another, their support from the useless, and worse than useless Gazettes of these men. Is not the time come, when all, who have a remnant of public or pri- vate virtue remaining, should as one reject those deceptive and demoralizing vehicles; and thus, (rather than a sedition law) teach their conduct- ors to respect decency and truth? Ob.
Among the detestable slanders which con- tinue to be fabricated against our illustrious President, one has been lately urged of a pecu- liarly mean and despicable nature, which turns out to be as cruel in the end as it was base in its origin. For a purpose which is easy to be con- ceived, it has been trumpeted through New- England, with the usual portion of hypocrisy and acrimony, by men who are themselves in "the habit" of taking their amusement on the Sab- bath—that the President of the United States left the city of Washington on a Sunday (1st of April) to visit his family at Monticello. Allowing it to be a fact, the cause of his sudden departure from Monticello is now ex- plained by an event which ought to touch the hearts of the unrelenting hypocrites, if a par- ticle of nature yet remains in them, and to cov- er their faces with shame. The cause of his journey was, that a tender child, a much loved daughter, one of only two, lay upon the point of death, who had no mother on earth to be with her and comfort her in her last moments, and whom, it is probable the the fond father did not arrive soon enough to embrace in the land of the living—for she expired on the 3d of April.
Hypocrites! which of you would deem himself culpable, if he should set out on a Sunday to see a dying child? And what would be your feelings, if arriving too late to embrace the dear object, or but just in time to witness the last ag- onies of expiring nature, you should find your- self reproached and scandalized for setting out on that day? Let conscience cover you—and let the compunctions of remorse operate in your souls, till repentance make you honest men and Chris- tians. ib.
To the Public.
A scandalous report having been circulated in Newport, by Charles Durfee, with a design of injuring my character, stating that I had de- clared in Town Meeting lately held in this town, that Messrs Gibbs and Channing and the Champlains had made up a purfe of four thousand dollars, to assist in reducing the price of labor to a peck of potatoes per day, &c. I think it my du- ty thus publicly to repel the charge, and to pronounce it a palpable and impudent falsehood. And I now call on Mr. Durfee to come forward in a public manner and prove his assertion, or remain under the stigma of basely fabricating an absolute untruth.
NATHAN BOWEN.
Fall River, 25th May, 1804.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Hancock county, Georgia, to his friend in North Caro- lina, dated the 6th ult.
"Yesterday about two o'clock in the after- noon, a tremendous tornado of a mile and a half in width, the most dreadful which has ever visit- ed the State, passed within a mile of this place. In its passage of 20 miles from the Oconee it put a period to 8 lives, and crippled & wound- ed upwards of fifty persons, some of whose lives are despaired of. Tea dwelling-houses and a number of barns and out-houses were rased to the ground, and scarcely a roof which its course and breath included, was left on a house. Not a tree of any tolerable size can be seen standing in its attack. Cabbage stocks not six inches long, and pine stumps not waist high, were torn up by the roots; beds, hooks, and other furni- ture, were carried off, and no traces of some of them to be seen or heard of. A large ox cart at Mr. Wood's was taken up, the wheels fell off after whirling 200 yards in the air, and the body was carried better than half a mile before it fell to the ground. Among the unfortunate sufferers a woman and child were carried away in the whirlwind, and have not been found nor heard of. Several horses, cattle, &c. were killed, and as our information is quite small, not knowing the distance it has gone to the east (as its course was from the S. W.) it is much to be feared that more damage has been done than we have any conception of."
The whirlwind was not more uncommon than the size of the hail that preceded it, some of which fell in this place, and weighed five ounces, measuring eight inches round, and some inclos- ing small pieces of pine limbs. These things may appear incredible, but they are no less strange than lamentably true."
NEW-HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
Republican majority in the House of Re- presentatives, 20.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
The Boston Chronicle, of Thursday last, states, that the Representatives of the State of Massachusetts, as far as they had then heard, flood thus:
From 83 towns, 101 Republicans.
From 74 towns, 93 Federalists.
It is further stated, that the Republican gain, since last year, is 38. loss 8—nett gain THIRTY. Federal gain 23, loss 23; nett gain 0! Leaving a Republican gain, on the majori- ty of last year, of at least Thirty.
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
The number of votes as given in for Gov- ernor the present year, are as follows:
For Jonathan Trumbull, 11,108. William Hart, 6,870 Scattering, 162
Majority for Trumbull, 4,076
Last year the majority for Trumbull was 6304—this year it is 4076—from which it ap- pears that the majority by which he is elected this year is 2228 less than it was last year.
NEW-YORK ELECTION.
Judge Lewis is elected Governor by a ma- jority of about Nine Thousand votes.
Fifteen Republicans, and five federalists are chosen Representatives to Congress. Last year they had twelve Republicans and five Federal members.
SUMMARY—FOREIGN.
EAST INDIES—Official particulars of the war in Ceylon, reached London, the 6th April. The fortune of war has changed in favor of the British.—In one instance, the Candian army was commanded by the King in person; and his pa- lace at Rowanella, and 1100 houses were burnt. The magazines fell into the hands of the English. A French and Dutch expedition is reported to have proceeded against Ceylon.
AFRICA—Capt. Miller arrived at this port, from the Isle de Los, informs that Goree, which was lately taken possession of by the French, was retaken on the 9th March, by the British frig- Inconstant. Capt. Dickson, and a garrison of 350 men left, to defend the place.
EUROPE—Papers from England, to the even- ing of the 10th April, 1804, have been received, three days later than the accounts published in the last Magazine. They still continue to give further particulars and discoveries, relative to the conspiracy in France, which has excited so much attention:—The papers also state, that the Toulon fleet was still in port:—That a re- port is revived of Bonaparte having demanded of Denmark the exclusion of British ships from the Baltic and Danish ports:—That the French were about to evacuate Hanover, which was to be occupied by Prussian troops:—That a conspiracy of the French, at Malta, against the English had been discovered, and the ring-leaders secured: That dispatches were received at London, from the Continent, which are report- ed to contain a declaration of Bonaparte, to the Russian Court, stating, "that in case any Rus- sian troops from the Baltic, should land at Meck- lenburg, Houlstein, or any where else upon the German continent, the French troops would im- mediately occupy the Hanover; and if any Russian troops from the Black Sea should at- tempt to land on the Italian continent, French troops would occupy not only the city of Naples but every seaport in that kingdom."—Several Americans have been taken up in France, and imprisoned.
The Secretary of the Navy has issued or- ders to the officers at New-York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, to close their recruiting rendez- vous, and to repair, without delay, to their respective ships.
Extract of a letter from London, dated Feb. 23.
"His Majesty is quite recovered in an ex- traordinary manner. Dr. Willis came in with a person dressed in the uniform of a French General, and told his Majesty that it was Bona- parte made prisoner; it had the desired effect, so powerful is the name of Bonaparte!"
"Drowned, from on board the ship Ange- tonia (Captain Isaac Burdick) of this port, on her passage from Charleston, Mr. BENJAMIN CHURCH, jun. son of Mr. Benjamin Church, of this town, in the 20th year of his age.—In the death of this young man his surviving pa- rent, and brothers and sisters, will mourn the bereavement of a son and brother endeared to them, and esteemed by all who knew him, for the affability of his manners, and the sweetness of his temper and disposition—his youthful and intimate acquaintance will bewail the loss of an affectionate friend—and the community will re- gret the privation of enterprize and growing usefulness."
"Escap'd from death, O safe on that calm shore Where sin and pain, and passion are no more; Lo soft remembrance drops a pious tear, And holy friendship finds a mourner there."
DIED, "In this town, very suddenly on Thursday evening last (& evidently occasioned by the untimely end of her son, as mentioned above) Mrs. MERITABLE CHURCH, in the 45th year of her age, consort of Mr. Benjamin Church — It is due to the merits of this lady to say the possessed many eminent virtues. As a wife she was kind, faithful and endearing; as a mother, tender, aff. affectionate and discreet; as a friend be- loved, esteemed and respected.—By her acquaint- ance, long will she be remembered."
"All, all is right, by God ordain'd or done; And who but God refun'd, the friend he gave."
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, May 30.
ENTERED, From Sloop Lark, Wickes, New-York Do. Sally, Congdon, Georgetown Ship Angeronia, Burdick, Charleston Schooner Wm. & Margaret, Finch, Jamaica CLEARED, For Brig Marion, Baker, St. Thomas Schooner Polly, Bigley, New-York Schooner Renown, Delana, Boston Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York Do. Dove, Briggs Middleton Point Brig Polly, Brownell, Turks Islands
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
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. 91
THOMAS D. STALL
INFORMS his friends, and the public in gen- eral, that he has just set to running a very handsome Coach, for the purpose of accom- modating 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 reasonable 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 prefer- ence. The price will be as usual, according to the distance. Newport, May 30, 1804. 91
WHEREAS my wife PENELOPE has fre- quently run me in debt without my knowledge, and behaves in an unbecoming man- ner:—This is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date. DANIEL BRIGGS. Exeter, May 26, 1804. 91
NOW IN THE PRESS, And speedily will be Published, An ORATION, Delivered at Raynham (Mass.) on Friday the 11th of May 1804, in commemoration of the acquisition of Louisiana.

New Variety Store.
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, and directly opposite W. R. Wilder's Book-Store, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price:
  Loaf, lump, } white, pow- dered and brown  Sugar.  Nutmegs, Allspice, Ginger, Pepper, Cayenne, Mustard, Indigo, Starch, Allum, Copperas, Powder & Shot, New-York Soap, Mould & dip'd Candles    Young hyson Sonchong, hyson skin, & bhees  Tea.  N. York Lady's swift & paper Tobacco, Lorillard's best blad- der Snuff, Cotton & wool Cards, A complete assortment of fishing Lines and hooks, deep sea lead Lines, clothes Lines and bed Cords, Brimstone, Wrapping and writing Paper, Thread, needles, pins, tapes, &c. &c.    Sherry and Malaga Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, W. India & } N. England } Rum.  Wines.     Best Holland Geneva, Rice & Flower, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh box & cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace, Cloves,    
ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to men- tion. Newport, April 19. 1804.
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN,
 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses,  1500 wt. Hart and Club Steel,  350 Boxes white & brown Havana Sugars,  3000 Baskets Liverpool Salt,  30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 straw-coloured pint Tumblers, 10 prs. Straw —6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.— 12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars.  40 12 bottle empty Gin Casks,  100 Bbls. Superfine Flour,  120 Bbls. of good Shipping Herring.  Newport, April 4. 1804. 83
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lbs. or less quantity. Newport, April 4. 1804. 83
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF. —Also, a few Hhds. best quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, 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. 1802. 797
FOR SALE, CHEAP FOR CASH,
Clover and Herds Grass SEEDS. 20 Hhds. of good Retailing MOLASSES, for Cash or approved Notes. Also, Cabbin Reed, of the first quality, by HENRY MOORE & Co. Newport, March 6. 1804.
NEW SHOE STORE.
JUST OPENED BY Charles Coggeshall & Co. AT the corner of the New-Lane, next door North of Messrs. John Bours, jun. & Co. Thames-Street, an elegant assortment of almost all kinds of Boots and Shoes, viz. Men's fine Shoes, common and coarse do. Kid & Morocco Slippers, Misses do. Satin and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys and Children's Shoes— Common and Swallow 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 short- est notice by applying at the above Store.—Ripe- mended gratis.
They have also for sale, a large assortment of TRUNKS of the neatest kind; and an assortment of Boot- Legs. Boot Webbing and Binding may be had on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Orders for TRUNKS, of any dimen- sion, can be furnished at the above Store on the shortest notice. Newport, April 19. 1804. 85
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assort- ment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or re- pair, any kind of Jewelry, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jew- ellery, imported and of the latest fashions; officers gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass can- dlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bangers; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; castors andirons, shot and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beau- ver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an advertisement.
In addition to the above, he has re- ceived by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentle- men's fowling-pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; ele- gant tea-urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of va- rious kinds and fashions; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. CASH, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
Rhode-Island Bridge.
THE subscribers, having been appointed a committee, to advertise for proposal, for rebuilding the Bridge at Howland's ferries publish the following, to wit:
The distance from one abutment to the other, is 764 feet.—The average depth of wa- ter upon the Stone already thrown in, from the western abutment to the draw, is 28 feet at low water.—From the eastern abutment to the draw, which is 140 feet, is 8 feet on an average at low water.—The draw to be in 16 feet water, 24 feet wide;—The western side of the draw to be filled up with stones promiscuously thrown in, until they can be levelled off to the width of 40 feet, 2 feet below high water.—The abut- ment on the east side to be built out to the draw, with suitable stone.—A wall is to be built on each side the base, 6 feet high, 8 feet wide at the bottom, and 6 feet at the top, with large split hammered stone, to be perpendicular on the inside, with a slope facing the sea. The passage for carriages, which is to be 20 feet wide, to be filled up with small stone, 2 feet above high water and levelled off with gravel.—The abutments at the draw are to be built of the same kind of stone as the side walls, not less than 6 feet long, 1 foot thick, and 18 inches wide, secured with composition bolts at the cor- ners, to be sunk in caissons of 40 feet long and 12 wide. The draw to be constructed of tim- ber and plank upon the most approved model— and railing is to be placed on the outside walls, supported by iron standards, secured in the stone on the top of the wall. The whole to be completed in the year 1805.
Any persons desirous to contract for the whole, or in part, agreeable to the above state- ment, will please to send in their proposals seal- ed, to either of the subscribers. HENRY SHERBURNE, DANIEL LYMAN, JOHN L. BOSS, CHRISTOPHER FOWLER, WILLIAM R. ROBINSON, AUDLEY CLARK. Newport, Feb. 15. 1804.
FOR SALE BY
Henry Moore, & Co.
  WEST-INDIA Rums by the Hhd.  Brass & iron Candle- sticks, Spoons of different kinds, Brass & iron pipe Bel- low, Shovel & Tongs; A good assortment of Nails, All kinds of Hinges, Stock, Chest & door Locks, Warming Pans, Frying Pans, Hearth & horse Brush- es, Iron & steel plate Saws, Coffee-Mills, Starch, Looking-Glasses, of every kind, 6 by 8 Glass by the box, Brass Kettles of all sizes, Mattresses of any di- mensions; A good assortment of Hats, 10 bales excellent Cot- ton, Snuff, Paper by the ream, Best kind Spanish Indi- go.    Gin by the pipe, Brandy do. Malaga, Port, Sherry, } Wines.     100 barrels superfine flour, 30 casks fresh Raisins, Loaf, powdered and brown Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Bohea and } Teas. Souchoong } Pepper, Ginger, and Allspice, Nutmegs, Cloves & Cassia, Brimstone, Alum, Copperas, Soap by the box; All kinds Knives and Forks, Pen & jack Knives, Razors in cases, Shears and Scissors, Patent hour and half hour Glasses, Casters, English Pewter, Sad Irons.    Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by whole- sale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2. 1804. 74
WANTED to Charter for the West-Indies a good and fast sailing vessel from 50 to 70 tons burthen. Apply to JOHN BAKER. Newport, April 17. 1804.
Warwick Channel & Road Lottery.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, at their Session in Februa- ry 1804, granted a Lottery to raise the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars, for deepening the Chan- nel of Apponage River, leading from the Bay to the Village called the Fulford Mills, in War- wick, for the purpose of improving the naviga- tion thereof; and for repairing the Road lead- ing westward of said Village over Ridge-Hill: The subscribers being appointed Managers of said Lottery, and having given bonds according to law, offer to the public the following Scheme:
CLASS FIRST.
  1 Prize of 1000 Dollars, is 1000   2 500 1000   20 100 2000   42 48 2016   60 32 1920   70 24 1680   125 16 2000   2494 8 19952   1 First drawn Number 1st day 112   1 Do. Do. 2d day 108   1 Do. Do. 3d day 108   1 Last drawn Number, 104   2818 Prizes.   5182 Blanks. 
8000 Tickets, at 4 Dollars each 32000 The prizes will be subject to a deduction of only 12 1/2 per cent. All prizes under 48 dol- lars will paid in 60 days; the others in 90 days after drawing. Such as shall not be demanded within 9 months, will be considered as generous- ly given for the purpose of said Lottery, and appropriated accordingly.
It is confidently expected, that the great advantages which will naturally result to the community at large by encouraging so laudable an undertaking in facilitating navigation, &c. will induce a rapid sale of the Tickets, and ena- ble the Managers to issue the Second Class, with- out much delay. The low price of the Tickets, the many valuable prizes, the small deduction in comparison with some other lotteries, and there not being 2 blanks to a prize, are strong inducements for people of all classes to become adventurers.
All those who draw a prize in the First Class will be entitled to a Ticket in the second, which will be considered as payment of 4 Dol- lars, and the remainder to be paid in money. A list of the fortunate numbers will be publish- ed in two or more of the newspapers printed in this State.
THOMAS ARNOLD (S. B.) HENRY REMINGTON, THOMAS WARNER, THOMAS RELPH, SAMUEL WRIGHT, } Mana- gers. Warwick, March 25. 1804. 182
No BLANKS in this Lottery.
For the Promotion of LITERATURE. SCHEME OF THE
Washington Academy Lottery.
THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, establish- ed at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is re- quested. There are no blanks. The prizes subject to a deduction of 16 & 2/3 per cent. (from whence the benefit to the institution aris- es.) The price of a Ticket is five dollars, of which only one half is to be paid on the pur- chase of it, the other half to be considered as a part of any prize the ticket may draw, and shall be deducted from the same on payment thereof. This Lottery is made pursuant to an act of the Honorable General Assembly, granting Five Thousand Dollars to be raised for the use of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in North- Kingstown, and bonds have been given according to law.
SCHEME.
  2 Prizes of 1000 dollars are 2000   2 500 1000   1 250 250   10 100 1000   25 50 1250   20 25 500   100 20 2000   140 10 1400   200 8 1600   500 6 3000   500 5 2500   4500 3 13500 
6,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 30,000 The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz.
 Jabez Denison, at the Newport Insurance Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport.  William Wilkinson, and William Larned, in Providence.  Daniel E. Updike, Philip Tillinghast, William Hammond, jun. in Wickford.  James Helme, in South-Kingstown.  Jotham Bicknell, in Barrington.  Nathaniel Phillips, Post-Master, in Warren.  William Rhodes, in Westerly.  Jeremiah Thurston, in Hopkinton.  It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given. By order and in behalf of the Trustees. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804. 5-3" TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had at this Office.
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.
WRITING-PAPER,
By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
BOARDING HOUSE.
THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has re- moved 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. Updike.—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 Wick- ford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeav- ors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor du- ly acknowledged by their obedient servant; WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingstown) April 2. 1804.
Serious Notice.
THE subscriber once more calls on all per- sons indebted to him, to make immediate payment either at his dwelling in Little-Comp- ton, or at the house of Cornelius Seabury in Tiverton, (Four Corners) in order that he may be enabled to settle his contracts with others. He has for sale, a new Dwelling-House, of 34 by 25 feet; together with a Store adjoining it, of 17 feet by 17, and a small lot of land, of an excellent quality, and as pleasantly situated as any country seat whatever. For terms apply to the subscriber now on the premises. GEORGE COOK. Little-Compton, April 9th, 1804. 84-3m
Dry Goods for Cash only.
THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats affixed, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail; many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, es- pecially Broad Cloths and other Woollens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the ster- ling cost.
He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12. 1803. 67t
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver. HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. Box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pep- per; ginger; spice bitters; teas; cones; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger pre- serves.—An assortment of Preferred Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, peas-nuts; best Fron- tignac, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga, Wines; sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish segars; WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctilious attendance and the smallest fa- vors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2. 1803. [Gitt
Boarding for Students,
IN the Washington Academy, may be had in the families of either of the subscribers, at one Dollar and fifty Cents per week, and every other necessary accommodation, by the Public's obedient Servants,
 ROBERT ELDRED,  RICHARD THOMAS,  DANIEL ELDRED,  GEORGE TENNANT,  PHILLIP TILLINGHAST,  WILLIAM HAMMOND, jun.  Wickford, March 28. 1804.
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. exiit
NEW HAT STORE.
THE subscribers inform their friends, and the public in general, that they have taken the Store of Mr. Henry G. Champlin, directly opposite the Union Bank, where they have just opened a complete assortment of HATS, of the latest importation and of their own manufactur- ing, which they intend to sell as Cheap as can be purchased in Newport, or New-York, and of equal quality. They have also on hand Hat Trimmings of all kinds. Benjamin & Solomon G. Weaver. Newport, April 19. 1804. 85
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN's Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a sup- ply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20. 1803.
TO BE LET,
A Handsome, convenient, and well-finished Dwelling-House, with a Store and other out-buildings, situated in Thames Street, oppo- site Capt. James Dockray's.—For terms apply to Capt. Peleg Wood, jun. of Newport, or JOHN READ. Portsmouth, April 3. 1804.