Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-07-16 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the United States,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE in Thames-Street, at the Head of Banister's Wharf, NEWPORT. A general Assortment of GROCERIES, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
Jamaica Rum, 4th and 5th Proof; Cognac Brandy; Best Holland Geneva; Old Madeira; London Particular; Do. N. Y. Market; Sherry; Lisbon; Mataga; Port—and; Clare; Hibbert's brown Stout and London Porter; French Cordials, a great Variety; Molasses; Best Hyson; Hyson; Hyson skin; Souchong—and; Bohea; Coffee; Loaf, Muscovado, & India Sugars; Cask and box Raisins; Currants; Almonds; Prunes; Olives; Anchovies; Superfine & fine Flour.
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY.
THE Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. at their last session, having granted permission to the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in Newport, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, to discharge the debt due on Mason's Hall; and having appointed the subscribers Managers (who have given bonds to the General Treasurer) they present the following Scheme for the patronage of the Public.
SCHEME.
Not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars, and Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 2500, 1000, 500, 250, 100, 50, 25, 20, 10, 6 dollars.
1903 Prizes. 3097 Blanks.
5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000
This Scheme is calculated for the advantage of adventurers; there being not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, and the prizes only subject to a deduction of twelve and one-half per cent. The encouragement and assistance which the Managers flatter themselves will be given to this Lottery, by the Masonic Fraternity in this and the neighbouring States, leaves them without a doubt that the Tickets will meet a speedy sale, and that the drawing will commence in a short time; which as soon as finished, a list of the prizes will be published, and thirty days after, the prizes will be punctually paid.—Those Prizes which are not demanded within twelve months after drawn, will be deemed generously given for the purpose of the Lottery.
WILLIAM TEW.
JAMES PERRY.
JOHN PRICE, jun.
EDWARD EASTON, jun.
CLARKE COOK.
WILLIAM MOORE, jun.
Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of either of the Managers. Newport, March 7, 1803.
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—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 favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802.
Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
John & Henry Calhoun,
At their Store on Banister's Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE,
BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hogshead; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Dip Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosjes; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—ALSO,
HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter'd Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—LIKewise,
LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.
MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favors gratefully acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midlings, per bushel or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802.
HENRY MOORE, & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store on the Ferry Wharf, by Wholesale & Retail, as Cheap as at any Store in Newport,
JAMAICA Spirits, W. I. & New-England Rum, Holland, Gin, Sherry and Malaga Wines, Molasses, loaf & brown Sugar, Hyson-skin, Souchong & Teas, Bohea, Raisins, Nutmegs, Allspice, Cassia, Cloves, Pepper, Indigo, Copperas, Alum, Castor and New-York Soap, Brimstone, Iron and Steel, Brass Kettles, Tea Trays & Waiters, Knives & Forks, Razors, Locks, Hinges, thumb Latches, Hammers, Slates, Bellows,
They earnestly request those who have Accounts open with Wm. Moore, jun. & Co. especially such as have been of more than a year's standing to settle them without delay, either by Cash or Note. May 14. 1802.
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NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Has Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment 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 repair, any kind of Jewelry, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, all swords and bayonets; plated bits, stirrups, snuffs; tea-trays; casters, androns, shovel 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 Bear-hair 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 received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentlemen's fowling-pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various 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.
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber wishes to inform the public, that he has removed from the Store belonging to Mr. Robert Stevens, which he formerly occupied, to his Store on said Stevens' wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of Groceries, by wholesale and retail.
SLIMON DAVIS. Newport, April 16.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their second session, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 6th of December, 1802.
AN ACT
Regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the State of Tennessee.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That any person or persons, and the legal Representatives of any person or persons, who were resident in the Mississippi territory on the twenty-seventh day of October, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, and who had prior to that day obtained either from the British government of West-Florida, or from the Spanish government, any warrant or order of survey for lands lying within the said territory, to which the Indian title had been extinguished, and which were on that day actually inhabited and cultivated by such person or persons, or for his or their use, shall be confirmed in their claims to such lands in the same manner as if their titles had been completed: Provided however, That no such incomplete title shall be confirmed, unless the person in whose name such warrant or order of survey had been granted, was at the time of its date either the head of a family, or above the age of twenty-one years.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That to every person, or to the legal representative or representatives of every person who, being either the head of a family, or of twenty-one years of age, did on that day of the year seventeen hundred and ninety-seven, when the Mississippi territory was finally evacuated by the Spanish troops, actually inhabit and cultivate a tract of land in the said territory, not claimed by virtue either of the preceding section, or of any British grant, or of the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and the State of Georgia, the said tract of land thus inhabited and cultivated, shall be granted: Provided however, That not more than one tract shall be thus granted to any one person, and the same shall not contain more than six hundred and forty acres: And provided also, That this donation shall not be made to any person who claims any other tract of land in the said territory by virtue of any British or Spanish grant, or order of survey.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That every person, and the legal representatives of every person, who being the head of a family, or above the age of twenty-one years, doth at the time of passing this act, inhabit and cultivate a tract of land in the said territory, not claimed by virtue of the preceding sections of this act, or of any British grant, or of the articles of agreement and cession above mentioned, shall be entitled to a preference in becoming the purchaser from the United States, of such tract of land, at the price at which the other lands of the United States in the said territory, are by this act directed to be sold; and payment may be made therefor in the same manner, and under the same condition as directed by this act for such other lands; Provided however, That no interest shall be charged upon any of the instalments until they respectively become payable.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That for the disposal of the lands of the United States within the Mississippi territory, two land offices shall be established in the same, one at such place in the county of Adams, as shall be designated by the President of the United States, for the lands lying west of "Pearl river," sometimes called "half way river;" and one at such place in the county of Washington, as shall be designated by the President of the United States, for the lands lying east of Pearl river; and for each of the said offices, a register and a receiver of public monies shall be appointed, who shall give security in the same manner, and in the same sums, and whose duties and authority shall in every respect be the same in relation to the lands which shall be disposed of at their offices, as are by law provided in relation to the registers and the receivers of public monies in the several offices established for the disposal of the lands of the United States, north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That every person claiming lands by virtue of any British grant, or of the three first sections of this act, or of the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and the State of Georgia, shall before the last day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four, deliver to the register of the land office, within whose district the land may be, a notice in writing, stating the nature and extent of his claims, together with a plot of the tract or tracts claimed, and shall also on or before that day, deliver to the said register, for the purpose of being recorded, every grant, order of survey, deed, conveyance, or other written evidence of his claim, and the same shall be recorded by the said register, in books to be kept for that purpose, on receiving from the parties at the rate of twelve and a half cents, for every hundred words contained in such written evidence of their claim; and if such person shall neglect to deliver such notice in writing, of his claim, together with a plot as aforesaid, or cause to be recorded such written evidence of the same, all his right, so far as the same is derived from the above mentioned articles of agreement, or from the three first sections of this act, shall become void, and forever thereafter be barred; nor shall any grant, order of survey, deeds, conveyance, or other written evidence, which shall not be recorded as above directed, ever after be considered or admitted as evidence in any court in the United States, against any grant derived from the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the register of the land office in Adams county, and two other persons who shall be appointed by the President of the United States alone shall, for the lands lying west of Pearl river, and the register of the land office of Washington county, together with two other persons who shall be appointed by the President of the United States alone shall, for the lands lying east of Pearl river, respectively be commissioners, for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons, claiming the benefit of the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and the State of Georgia, or of the three first sections of this act; and the said commissioners shall, previous to entering on the duties of their appointment, respectively take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, before some person qualified to administer the same: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will impartially exercise and discharge the duties imposed upon me, by an act of Congress entitled, 'an act regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the State of Tennessee,' to the best of my skill and judgement." And it shall be the duty of the said commissioners to meet in the county of Adams, and in Washington county aforesaid, respectively, on or before the first day of December next, and they shall not adjourn to any other place, or for a longer time than three days, until the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and four, and until they shall have completed the business of their appointment. And each board, or a majority of each board, shall, in their respective districts, have power to hear and decide in a summary manner, all matters respecting such claims, also to administer oaths and examine witnesses, and such other testimony as may be adduced, and to determine thereon according to justice and equity; which determination, so far as relates to any rights derived from the articles of agreement above mentioned, or from the three first sections of this act, shall be final; and for the safe keeping of the papers and evidence produced and recording their proceedings, the said boards, respectively, shall have power to appoint a clerk, whose duty it shall be to enter in a book to be kept for that purpose, perfect and correct minutes of the proceedings, decisions, meetings and adjournments of the boards, together with the evidence on which such decisions are made; which books and papers, on the dissolution of the boards shall be transmitted to, and lodged in the office of the Secretary of State; and on or before such clerk's entering on the duties of his office, he shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, to wit: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) as the case may be, that I will truly and faithfully enter and record all minutes, proceedings and decisions of the board of commissioners for the county of _____ appointed under and by virtue of an act of the United States, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the State of Tennessee," and well and faithfully do and perform all other acts and things in said act pointed out as the duty of a clerk of the said ward," which oath shall be entered on the minutes of the board; and when it shall appear to them that the claimant is entitled to a tract of land under the articles of agreement and cession with Georgia aforesaid, in virtue of a British or Spanish grant legally and fully executed, they shall give a certificate thereof, describing the tract of land and grant, and stating that the claimant is confirmed in his title thereto by virtue of the articles; which certificate, being recorded by the register of the land office, whose duty it shall be to record the same in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, shall amount to a relinquishment forever on the part of the United States to any claim whatever to such tract of land: And when it shall appear to the said commissioners that the claimant is entitled to a tract of land by virtue of a settlement under the Bourbon act of Georgia, recognized in the said articles of agreement and cession, or of either

of the two first sections of this act, they shall give a certificate thereof, stating the circumstances of the case, and that the claimant is entitled to receive a patent for such a tract of land by virtue of this act; which certificate being duly entered with the register of the land office, on or before the first day of January, eighteen hundred and five, shall entitle the party to a patent for the said tract, which shall issue in like manner as is provided by this act for the other lands of the United States, without the party paying any thing therefor, except the surveying expenses and the fees of office. And when it shall appear to the said commissioners that the claimant is entitled to a right of pre-emption by virtue of the third section of this act, they shall give a certificate thereof, directed to the register of the land office; which certificate being duly entered with the register of the land office, on or before the first day of January eighteen hundred and five, shall entitle the party to become a purchaser for such tract of land: Provided , That he shall prior to the first day of January, eighteen hundred and six, also produce a receipt from the Treasurer of the United States, or from the receiver of public monies for at least one fourth part of the purchase money, and also for the payment of the surveying expenses; and the party shall upon payment in full of the purchase money, on which, if any of the three last payments shall be made in advance, he shall be allowed the same discount allowed in similar cases by this act, be entitled to receive a patent, which shall issue in like manner, and on payment of the same fees as are provided by this act for the other lands of the United States: But if such person shall neglect to enter his certificate, on or before the first day of January, eighteen hundred and five, or to make such first payment as above provided, his right of pre-emption shall cease and become void: Provided also , and it is further enacted, That whenever a tract of land to which any person might be entitled by virtue of the three first sections of this act, shall also be claimed by the holder of a British patent, legally and fully executed, and duly recorded in conformity to the provisions of this act, who is not confirmed in his claim by the articles of agreement above mentioned, the commissioners shall in the certificate granted to the person claiming the land by virtue of this act, state the existence of the adverse claim, in which case the party shall not be entitled to a patent, unless he shall have obtained in his favor a judicial decision in a court having jurisdiction therein, and for every certificate so granted by the boards respectively the clerk of the board granting the same, shall be entitled to demand and receive of the party to whom the same is granted, the sum of two dollars.  Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners aforesaid, shall, on or before the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and four, make to the Secretary of the treasury a full report of all the British grants legally and fully executed, which have been duly recorded in conformity to the provisions of this act, the title of which is not confirmed to the holders thereof, by the articles of agreement above mentioned, stating the present situation of the lands, the date of such grants, the conditions annexed thereto, and how far the same have been fulfilled, together with such other remarks thereon as they may think proper; which report shall be laid before Congress at their next session, and the lands, contained in such grants, shall not be otherwise disposed of, until the end of one year after that time.  Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That so much of the five millions of acres reserved for that purpose by the articles of agreement, above mentioned, as may be necessary to satisfy the claims not confirmed by that agreement, which are embraced by the two first sections of this act, or which may be derived from British grants for lands which have not been granted by the Spanish government, be, & the same is hereby appropriated for that purpose; and so much of the residue of the said five millions of acres or of the net proceeds thereof as may be necessary for that purpose, shall be, and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of satisfying, quieting and compensating, for such other claims to the lands of the United States south of the state of Tennessee, not recognized in the above mentioned articles of agreement, and which are derived from any act or pretended act of the state of Georgia which Congress may hereafter think fit to provide for, provided however that no other claims shall be embraced by this appropriation, but those, the evidence of which shall have on or before the first day of January next, been exhibited by the claimants to the Secretary of State, & recorded in books to be kept in his office for that purpose, at the expense of the party exhibiting the same, who shall pay to the person employed by the secretary of State, for recording the same, at the rate of twelve and an half cents for every hundred words contained in each document thus recorded, nor shall any grant, deed, conveyance, or other written evidence of any claim to the said lands, derived, or pretended to be derived from the state of Georgia and not recognized by the above mentioned articles of agreement, ever after be admitted or considered as evidence in any of the courts of the United States, unless it shall have been exhibited, and recorded, in the manner and within the time above mentioned; and provided also, that nothing herein contained, shall be construed to recognize or affect the claims, of any person or persons, to any of the lands above mentioned, and provided also that no certificate shall be granted for lands lying east of the Tombigbee river, nor for lands situated without the boundary lines established by treaty between the United States, and the Choctaws, made the 17th day of October, in the year eighteen hundred and two.  Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the treasury and the Attorney General for the time being be and are hereby authorized and empowered to receive such propositions of compromise and settlement, as may be offered by the several companies, or persons claiming public lands in
the territory of the United States, lying south of the state of Tennessee, and west of the state of Georgia, and report their opinion thereon to Congress at their next session.  Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That a surveyor of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee, shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to engage a sufficient number of skillful surveyors as his deputies, and to cause the lands above mentioned, to which the titles of the indian tribes have been extinguished, to be surveyed and divided in the manner hereafter directed, and to do and perform all such other acts in relation to the said lands lying north west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of the river Kentucky.  Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the lands for which certificates of any description whatever, shall have been granted by the commissioners in pursuance of the provisions of this act, shall as soon as may be, be surveyed under the direction of the surveyor of the lands of the United States above mentioned, in conformity to the true tenor & intent of such certificates, and the said surveyor shall also cause all the other lands of the United States in the Mississippi territory, to which the indian title has been extinguished, to be surveyed as far as practicable, into townships, and subdivided into half sections, in the manner provided for the surveying of the lands of the United States situate north west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river, and shall transmit to the registers of the land offices respectively, general and particular plots of all the lands surveyed as aforesaid, and shall also forward copies of the said plots to the secretary of the treasury; and he shall also, with the approbation of the said secretary fix the compensation of the deputy surveyors, chain carriers, and axe men: Provided , that the whole expense of surveying and marking the lines shall not exceed four dollars for every mile that shall be actually run, surveyed and marked: And provided , that the expense of surveying those tracts of land, to which the title of the claimants is confirmed by the articles of agreement, or by the two first sections of this act, and those tracts claimed under British grants, a return of which is to be made to Congress, shall not be advanced by the United States, but shall be paid to the deputy surveyor by the parties claiming the same; and that in relation to all the lands sold by the United States, the purchaser shall make the same payment for surveying expenses, which is directed by law to be made for lands sold north of the river Ohio.  Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That all the lands aforesaid, not otherwise disposed of or excepted by virtue of the preceding sections of this act, shall, with the exception of the section number sixteen, which shall be reserved in each township for the support of schools, within the same, with the exception also of thirty six sections to be located in one body by the Secretary of the Treasury for the use of Jefferson college, and also with the exception of such town lots not exceeding two in the town of Natchez, and of such an outlet adjoining the same not exceeding thirty acres as may be the property of the United States to be located by the Governor of the Mississippi territory for the use of the said college, be offered for sale to the highest bidder, under the direction of the Governor of the Mississippi territory, of the surveyor of the lands of the United States, above mentioned; and of the register of the land office at the places respectively, where the land offices are kept, and on such day or days as shall, by a public proclamation of the President of the United States, be designated for that purpose. The sales shall remain open at each place for three weeks and no longer; and all lands, other than the section number sixteen, remaining unsold at the closing of the public sales, may be disposed of at private sale by the registers of the respective land offices in the same manner, under the same regulations, for the same price, and on the same terms and conditions as is provided by law, for the sale of the lands of the United States, north of the river Ohio, by an act, entitled, "An act to amend the act entitled, an act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river." Provided always , That the lands which may be sold at public sale by virtue of this act, shall not be sold for less than two dollars per acre, and shall in every other respect be sold on the same terms and conditions as was provided for the lands sold at public sale, by the last recited act. And patents shall be obtained for all lands granted or sold in the Mississippi territory in the same manner and on payment of the same fees as is provided for lands sold north of the river Ohio, by the said last recited act: Provided however , That evidences of the public debt of the United States shall not be received in payment for the purchase of the said lands.  Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That the registers of the land offices, and the receivers of public monies, appointed in pursuance of this act, shall receive the same fees and compensation as the registers and receivers of the land offices, north of the river Ohio, and the registers shall also be entitled to receive twenty-five cents for entering each certificate granted by the commissioners above mentioned. The surveyor of the lands of the United States, appointed in pursuance of this act, shall receive an annual compensation of fifteen hundred dollars, and shall be allowed not exceeding two clerks, whose whole compensation shall not exceed one thousand dollars per annum. The commissioners appointed to ascertain the rights of persons claiming the benefit of the articles of agreement above mentioned, and of this act, shall receive each a compensation of two thousand dollars for the whole of their services, the registers of the land offices excepted, who shall receive only five hundred dollars each, for their services as commissioners; the clerks of the boards of commissioners a compensation not exceeding seven hundred and fifty dollars each, and the superintendents of the public sales shall receive six dollars each, for each day's attendance on the said sales.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall have full power to appoint and commission the surveyor, registers of the land offices, and receivers of public monies above mentioned, in the recess of Congress, and their commissions shall continue in force until the end of the session of Congress next ensuing such appointment.  Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of carrying this act into effect; which sum shall be paid out of any unappropriated monies in the treasury.  Sec. 16. And be it further enacted, That the net proceeds of the lands which may be sold by virtue of this act, after deducting the surveying expenses and other expenses incident to the sale thereof, shall, and the same are hereby appropriated in the first place, towards paying to the state of Georgia a sum of one million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in pursuance of the articles of agreement and cession entered into between the United States and that state; and the secretary of the treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay accordingly, and from time to time, as the same shall be received in the treasury of the United States, so much of the said net proceeds as will amount to the said sum of one million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.  Sec. 17. And be it further enacted, That all navigable rivers within the territory of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee, shall be deemed to be and remain public highways.  NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate, pro tempore. APPROVED, March 31, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Joseph W. Paul & Co. Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf.  A GENERAL and genuine assortment of Groceries, as low as can be purchased in this town.—Likewise, Molasses of a superior quality per hogshead, New-England Rum by the hogshead, Sugar by the barrel, Tea by the dozen lb. Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply. Best Havana white and brown SUGARS, by the Box. Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5, 1803.  Freborn & Charles Coggeshall OPPOSITE Mr. G. GIBB'S Store, have constantly for sale, a great variety of  TRUNKS, From One Dollar 25 Cents, to Eight Dollars each. Likewise, Men's and Women's warranted Saddles and Bridles, men's and women's Shoes. Also, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, & other articles in the Grocery line. They have on hand, one hundred pair of Boys Calf skin Shoes. All which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. * * * Best Spanish SEGARS, by the large or small quantity. Newport, April 20, 1803. 134 6m  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 mels, mels 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.
NOTICE IS hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802. 113tf  FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 51 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weelo Gin—5 cañks White Lead. 30 quarter cañks of Pistol Powder, 4 cañks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. [122tf]
Paper Hangings. 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 Bord-ings, 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. May 14, 1803. 6m  Rhode-Island District, ff. June 20, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of THOMAS HANDY, of Newport, in said District, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued a d proceeded on, to appear at the G. Aden-Ball Inn, kept by Alpheus Ammidon , in Providence, in said District, on Monday the Eighteenth day of July next, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon; and there to cause, if any they have, why the certificate of his discharge should not be allowed. DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District.  Nathaniel Sweet, & Co. Opposite to Gen. MARTIN'S, HEREBY inform the Public, that they have just received from New-York and Boston, a full assortment of  SPRING GOODS, Which they are selling surprisingly low, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, June 18. 142tf  HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. cxii  THE subscriber having been appointed Administrator to the estate of Judith Brown , late of Middletown, deceased:—All persons having any claims against said estate, are hereby called upon to present them to him for settlement; and those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. PARDON BROWN, Administrator. Middletown, June 23d, 1803. 143  To be Let, And possession given immediately, A LARGE & commodious Dwelling House, very pleasantly situated, on Washington-Street, on the Point. For terms, apply to MIRABETH EASTON. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140  W. R. WILDER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Mr. GIBB'S & CHANNING'S, WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 09tf  Public Entertainment. THE subscriber inform the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship ; west of Col's Inn .—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviiif  To be Sold or Let, A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens'—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxii  For Sale, ON reasonable terms a convenient two story Dwelling-House on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Banister's, with five rooms on the lower floor, and four above. A good Cellar, and a Shop adjoining, with an excellent well of water. For particulars, inquire of HENRY HOWLAND. Living on the premises. Newport, March 4, 1803. 127  GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson , opposite the Red-Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches: Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality: Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Cash given for old Pewter & Lead. Newport, April 16. 138

Foreign News.
London, Dubuque, and Edinburgh papers are received by the ships Hannibal & Diana, which arrived here yesterday afternoon. It appears that the war is very popular in England, and that a more than customary unanimity prevails among her leading statesmen. Both nations were active to the last degree: 100,000 men had already sailed from the French ports of Cherbourg and St. Maloes. The accounts from Italy repeat, that a French and Italian army were assembling on the frontiers of the Papal States. According to intelligence from Vienna, 40,000 Austrian troops were to be detached to Italy, to cover the frontiers of Dalmatia, Ilyria, and the Venetian territory. Lord Nelson has already sailed from Portsmouth in the Victory, to take the command in the Mediterranean. An Envoy Extraordinary, from the Landammann of Switzerland to the First Consul had set out from thence for Paris. Apprehensions were entertained in Holland of a war between the Bay of Tripoli and the Batavian Republic. An embargo is laid upon the vessels of all nations in the port of Flushing. The departure of Lord Whitworth occasioned the deepest consternation at the Hague. The funds fell upwards of five per cent. French troops were pouring into Holland, which is menaced with the greatest distress, if not with total ruin. The French troops in the Batavian Republic are to be augmented to 80,000 men, and to be commanded by Gen. Victor. A frigate sailed from Toulon, on board of which was a Commissary of Commercial Relations (or Consul) who goes to reside at Cairo. The Commissary General of the Police for the same city has given notice by public advertisement, that it would be prudent for the present to suspend any commercial adventures destined for America and to take suitable precautions in regard to such as might be intended for the neighboring countries.
LONDON, May 26.
The Opposition Members at a meeting held at Paris's on Sunday night, (22d May) agreed to support the War. Mr. Fox observed, that the papers moved for by Mr. Grey showed the hostile disposition of the enemy, and that the First Consul had committed an aggression in declaring war against our commerce.
On Wednesday evening (the 25th) Mr. Addington presented a message from his Majesty, intimating that his Majesty had given orders for immediately calling forth and embodying the supplementary militia. The address on the message was carried without a division.
Those papers also announce the receipt of Paris Journals of importance. The Montieur contains a letter from Talleyrand, by no means pacific, enumerating the causes of war with England; and accompanying this manifesto of the French Government, are the papers that passed in the negotiation.
Terrible Fire in Canada.
Extract of a letter from Montreal, (Canada) dated June 11.
"Our town has just suffered from a most destructive fire. Fourteen houses burned to the ground in one of the suburbs; and at the same time (it is supposed on a plan formed) the prison took fire, communicated to the Episcopal church, a Catholic church, and finally, in consequence of the high winds, extended to the lower principal street, burned 12 houses more and the College."
How consistent some men are. A late federal print talks, with considerable warmth, of harmonizing the government, while it recommends the election of men who are diametrically opposed to the government. Is not this paddy harmony?
Not long since the people were called by the federalists, " an ignorant and unprincipled rabble ;" but now, to carry a point, and finding they cannot succeed by threats, they begin to court the favour of the people. Take care, gentlemen , if you shift your grounds so often, even this same " ignorant rabble ," will discover your plots, and leave you to your own destruction. S. Reg.
In many of the foreign prints, the President of these states is spoken of with respect due to his talents and patriotism. In a late Paris paper his last message to congress is styled "a monument of the blessings which flow from a republican government, where economy in the administration, and unembarrassed industry in the people form the great leading features." "When (continues the same paper) the complication of government is diminished, and the nation is engaged in useful pursuits, wealth and the reduction of taxes is the happy consequence:—Mr. JEFFERSON is pursuing this plan:—The dignity of his administration results from its simplicity and justice. His glory consists in doing good."
A writer in the last Centinel , has abused Mr. MUNROE and M. LIVINGSTON, in the grossest manner, and in the most vulgar language, for their present and past conduct in France. We now publish the following extracts (with the signatures annexed) from an address of the Americans at Paris, on Mr. MONROE's dismissal from office, by the intrigues of his enemies at Philadelphia, to shew their sense of his merit. The Subscribers say:—
"Being on the spot, we know, and with pleasure testify to your faithful application to the duties of your office, and to your unceasing vigilance and honor and interest of our common country."
"These are our sentiments of your public conduct; but language is incompetent to do justice to the zeal and ability, with which, on all occasions, you have so uniformly and ably advocated the individual interests of your fellow citizens in all the critical situations to which they have been reduced during your mission."
"Signed—Samuel Broome, William Tudor, Jesse Putnam, John Buffum, Daniel Parker, Nathaniel Cutting, John Forbes, and Bennet Forbes" with eight or ten others, who are not so well known in New-England.
What strange oddities the Tory Federalists are!—Rofs and Morris, with the whole Essex Junto, a few weeks since were holding up the importance of New Orleans; even desirous of involving the whole country; probably at the expence of fifty million of dollars, & a hundred thousand lives! But now we have obtained it by an amicable Negotiation, this immense Territory is nothing more to them than a " Whipple "! Fifteen thousand Kentuckians were to be armed to invade it, but as Monroe and Livingston have obtained the acquisition without the " loan of a pistol ," the Tories are dissatisfied!—A hopeful set truly!!!
NEWPORT, Saturday, July 16, 1803.
To "JO BUNKER," (in the last Newport Mercury.)
"You come in such a questionable shape that we will speak to thee."
WE have taken the liberty of addressing you by the same name, and in the same manner you appear before the public. Without stopping at this time to enquire whether you and your pretended neighbor " Worthy " are not in reality the same person, and whether you are not the same " little man " ("some gentleman out of the office," says the Mercury) who has so repeatedly affronted the public with wicked lucubrations, we proceed to notice the piece which has your signature. Not, however, because you deserve the compliment the editors of the Mercury have bestowed on you (or rather which you have bestowed on yourself) nor because you have ever done one praiseworthy action in political life, which deserves notice,—but because you misrepresent the actions of men in power, and draw unjust and false conclusions from their measures.
We conjecture that you, Sir, are amongst those who have maliciously undertaken to lie down the Administration . In one thing, however, you surpass them; for while they admit some things to have been done, which merit praise, you take the broad ground of condemning, indiscriminately, every act and measure of it. It seems, Sir, that you contend for the former Administration. Between that administration, and the present, we are willing to join issue, and put ourselves on the country for trial. And what we would ask are the grounds of your complaint? Why before, a certain set of men, not so much unlike yourself, that the difference is perceptible, who live in idleness and in dissipation, " go to work with heavy hearts ," as every idle man does—and what is very natural, for want of timely exertion, and common prudence gets " considerably in debt , and of course it is to be charged to the account of Mr. Jefferson. Because the peace which took place in Europe, soon after his election, reduced the price of our produce in foreign markets, and consequently in our own: Because the men who were before engaged in war, & who of necessity must be supplied by us, are now employed in agricultural pursuits, and supply themselves—a few Jo Bunkers , in the Union, raise a hue and cry against the new administration, as though they, if they were so disposed, could have lengthened out a seven years war. We think it proves to a demonstration that the scarcity of money, and the badness of the times are not impossible to the new administration—for it must be admitted that the price of our produce at our own market, and the demand for it, must be in proportion to the necessities of those who consume it, and the demand for it abroad;—and when peace or any other event takes place by which that demand is affected, the price, as well as the demand for it is affected.—The same causes ever have and ever will produce the same effects. It is therefore absurd to charge that to Mr. Jefferson which he could not prevent. As well might any loss occasioned by an earthquake, or the deluge of the world, be charged to him.
Again. We were to be relieved from taxes. And do you, Sir, wish to be understood that we have not?—Who relieved us from the odious stamp duty?—Who relieved us from the odious house tax?—Who from the partial tax on retailers?—Who reduced the national debt?—Who filled our Treasury?—Was it not done under the auspices of that great and good man President Jefferson?—Still a little further, Sir—Who reduced the standing army?—Who refused to shield himself behind a sedition law?—Who gave a helping hand to totter the judgment seat of a score of midnight judges?—Who took from the people the burthens a frantic administration had imposed?—Answer these questions with that truth and candor the public have a right to expect, or confess yourself convicted of wilful misrepresentation. Such, indeed, was to be the unhappy effects of the new administration, that such fellows as Jo Bunker flattered themselves they should be rich without employment—happy without a good conscience—respected without merit—promoted to office without qualification—and be fed and paid out of the national Treasury for libelling the government. Indeed, Mr. Jefferson was to relinquish a part of the same salary which his predecessors received, to cherish and feed the vipers who attempt to poison him. There was a time, you say, Sir, when union pervaded all ranks. If you please, inform us when:—Was it when the sedition law was in force? Was it when the war-whoop was founded—when the French had well nigh landed on our peaceful shores? Or was it in that shameful encounter in the House of Representatives, at the election of President?
Again.—Infidelity was to triumph—our bibles, and our sacred places of worship were to be burnt—the Sabbath was to be abolished—the Decades introduced! And all who would not fall down and worship the brazen God, were to be cast into outer darkness!—And has this happened? Our bibles are not destroyed, except a few, perhaps, which came into your hands and possession—our churches are still standing—and each one worships God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
Lastly,—(for we do not intend addressing you except as Jo Bunker , until your next communication, reserving " wraith until the day of wrath ") You seem to speak of the late administration as the golden age! And a golden age it was to spies and informers—to standing army and excise officers—to naval agents, and 8 per cent men—to tories and Tories! But a lean time indeed, to patriots—to persecuted humanity, who here sought an asylum—to those who dared to speak freely, and canvass the measures of government—and to the general mass of the people. O ye Jo Bunkers ! you " retain at a gnat, and swallow a camel ."
The following paragraph from the "National Intelligence," of the 6th inst. confirms the account lately published of the Cession of Louisiana to the United States.
OFFICIAL.
The Executive have received official information that a treaty was signed on the 30th of April, between the ministers Plenipotentiary and extraordinary of the United States and the Minister plenipotentiary of the French Government, by which the United States have obtained the full right to and sovereignty over New Orleans, and the whole of Louisiana, as Spain possessed the same.
The Fourth of July was a proud day to the President. On that day, in the year Seventy-six, after having drawn the Declaration of Independence, with his illustrious co-patriots he pledged "his life, his fortune, and his sacred honor" to support the independence of his country and to maintain her liberties. On the same day, in the year 1803, he reaped the merited reward of his labors, in the wide spread joy of millions, at an event which history will record among the most splendid in our annals. Happy in having successfully asserted the rights of his fellow-citizens from foreign danger, he is now not less happy, in having maintained and extended them amidst the blessings of peace.—The very day that informed us of the recommencement of European scenes of blood, incalculable in extent and duration, announced the removal from our horizon of the only cloud that threatened our peace. Let us hope that in our feelings, inspired by this event, we shall be "all federalists, all republicans."
By the cession of Louisiana, we shall preserve peace, and acquire a territory of great extent, fertility, and local importance. However great the latter object may be, the former is of inestimable value; and it is principally in relation to it, that the importance of the cession is to be estimated. A nation whose population is doubled in twenty-four years, whose resources increase with still greater rapidity—and which enjoys a free government, only requires peace to elevate her, in a few years, above the Romans, which, with so little intermission, agitate the European world.
National confidence has hitherto attended our Administration in all their leading measures. This great event adds powerful reasons for its continuance. Great as were the hopes of patriotism, they have been more than realized.—We have secured our rights by pacific means:—Truth and reason have been more powerful than the sword.
Callender.—This notorious drunkard, the composer of Dennis , and correspondent of Coleman (and the wretch to whom she still more detestable wretch, Rutledge , furnished the infamous story of Jefferson and Sally) is quarrelling in Richmond with his partner, Pace , about the division of the booty from . Callender has appealed to the public on the subject, in a paragraph of two columns published in the Virginia Gazette , a paper edited by his worthy brother the noted John Wood. In this appeal, Callender says that of 4,000 dollars, the proceeds of the Recorder , (his p. 150 ) for one year, he has only fingered 150. He talks of Pace as if he was as notoriously vicious as himself, and after intimating that he shall retire from a public life, concludes with saying that the dispute about the division of the spoils , is left to one Lighthill , and the famous Richard D. Croucher , who in the year 1803 was convicted of a rape in the court of O. er Terminer , held in Richmond, & sent need to the state prison for life, but afterwards pardoned on condition of his leaving the city.—What a group of federal worthies! Callender and Dennis , Croucher and Coleman , Pace and John Wood , with the honorable John Rutledge !
On the 20th of May last, the noted Bowles , was apprehended, confined in irons, & sent, under a strong guard of Indians, by order of the chiefs, to the Governor of Pensylvania, to answer for his crimes against the subjects of his Spanish majesty in East and West Florida.
DIED.—Lately, on the coast of Africa, Captain WILLIAM BAKER,—Mr. GIBRON CORNELL,—and Mr. JOHN ADAMS, all of this town. At the Havana, Mr. REUBEN TABER, of South-Kingstown, aged 33. In this town, the 11th inst. Mrs. MARY WESTGATE, widow of the late Mr. John Westgate, in the 68th year of her age.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, July 15. Entered. Schooner Betty, Pickett, Boston-Island. Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York. Schooner Aurora, Cahoon, Do. Schooner Mariann, Baker, Plavanna. Cleared. Schooner Example, Lavit, New-York. Do. Dove, Savery, New-York. Do. Fame, Justin, Do. Do. Two Sisters, Earl, Do.
NOTICE. THE DRAWING of MASON'S HALL LOTTERY, will commence on Wednesday the 28th of September next.
The subscriber, being determined to leave this State shortly, "if the Lord will," notwithstanding he has a veneration for it, and the present Rulers, and particularly for his native town; but in going, thinks it will be to his advantage; and requests all persons to whomsoever he is indebted, to call on him and receive their dues, and those who are indebted to him, to make payment. JOHN PITMAN. Newport, July 16, 1803. 446
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Court of Probate for the town of Newport, Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Peter Taylor, late of Newport, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice to all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to either of us, within six months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said Court for the purpose aforesaid, or they will be precluded according to law. DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. WALTER CORNELL. All persons anywise indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES TAYLOR, Adm'r. Newport, 15th 7th Mo. 1803. 146
THEATRE—NEWPORT.
MR. POWELL Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport and its vicinity, that the Theatre, (having been repaired & neatly decorated) will be opened by the principal performers of the Boston Company.
On Monday Evening, July 18, 1803. When will be presented a favorite Comedy, in five acts—called
WILD OATS,—Or, the Strolling Gentleman; Written by O'KEEFE.
Sir George Thander, Mr. Powell. Rover, (his first appearance here these four years) Mr. Barrett. Harry Thunder, Mr. Downie. Ephraim Smooth, Mr. Dickenson. Sims, (his first appearance in Newport) Mr. Wilson. John Doty, Mr. Kenny. Banks, (his first appearance here these five years) Mr. Taylor. Gammon, Mr. Barnes. Lamp, Mr. Bignall. Twitch, Mr. Parsons. Lady Amaranth, Mrs. Powell. Amelia, Mrs. Downie. Jane, Mrs. B. Hall.
To which will be added the musical afterpiece of the Turnpike Gate; or A NEW ROAD TO MIRTH.
[Characters in Bills of the day.] TICKETS, and places for the Boxes, may be taken at the THEATRE on the days of performance, from 10 till 1 A. M. and from 2 till 10 P. M. Boxes One Dollar—Pit 50 Cents—and Gallery 25 Cents.—Doors open 1/2 before 7, and the Curtain to rise 1/2 before 8 o'clock.

Patent Window Springs.
LEONARD KENNEDY , has obtained a Patent from the President of the United States for an improvement in fastening, raising and supporting Window Sashes. The approbation of all, who have experienced the usefulness of this improvement, is a proof, that it needs only to be known, to be preferred to weights or any other method now in use. This improvement consists of a spring let into and fastened to the window frame, in such a manner as to secure the sash, when closed, or when moved up, or down, at any distance required; and may be applied to the upper and lower sash, with equal ease.
They are preferable to weights, in the following respects, viz. They are secure fastenings; weights are none. They will admit of the sashes being taken out, for repairing or washing the glass, with the same ease as if there were no springs; weights are attended with considerable trouble in this respect. They are seldom or never out of repair; weights are well known to be often attended with considerable trouble and expense in repairing. They are attended with so little expense, that it would hardly be an object with any person in moderate circumstances; weights are so costly, that but few are willing to be at the expense.
Any person wishing to have their windows fixed with above improvement, may have it done on reasonable terms by applying as above.
The patent right for any State or town in the United States, may be bought on such terms as may be an object for carpenters or joiners, in the various cities and towns, to purchase.
N. B. All Persons are forbid making any use of the above improvement, without authority from the proprietor, on penalty of the law. Hartford (Conn.) September 15, 1802.
Benjamin Pitman,
HAVING purchased of the Patentee an exclusive right to the benefit of the above invention, within the towns of Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth , has provided a quantity of the Springs invented by Mr. KENNEDY , and solicits the employment of those who may wish for the benefit of this valuable improvement. Newport, July 9, 1803.
FOR SALE BY MEIN & ROGERS, FIFTY Casks best GUN-POWDER, Philadelphia & Baltimore best super- fine FLOUR, best German STEEL. Newport, April 16, 1803.
THE undersigned Commissioners appointed by the Court of Probate for the town of Newport, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Richard Cornell , late of Newport, deceased, hereby give notice, that three months longer from the date hereof has been allowed for the purposes aforesaid:—Those of the creditors who have not exhibited their claims, may do the same within the term of three months allowed as aforesaid, or be precluded agreeably to law.
RICHARD BARKER, EDWARD HEMPSTEAD,  Commissioners. Newport, July 16, 1803.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of John Gabbard , late of Newport, mariner, deceased, are hereby called upon to present them to the subscriber; and those indebted to said estate, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to JOHN TILLINGHAST, Adm'r. Newport, July 9, 1803.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.
One barrel fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon.—Also, 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash.
Also, best COCOA SHELLS by the lb. Cash given for Cotten and Linen RAGS. Newport, April 16, 1803.
Benjamin Wightman, & Co.
HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail.
Among which are the following Articles:   Molass Gin,  Cassia,    West-India Rum,  Allum, Snuff,    Brandy,  Wool & Cotton    Brown Sugar,  Cards,    Souchong & Bohea  Tobacco,    Tea,  Cotton Wool,    Coffee, Ginger,  Sheep's do.    Pepper, Pimento,  German Steel,    Starch, N. Y. Soap,  Nails assorted,    Mustard, Copperas,  Glass Ware,    Sherry & Malaga  Cheese by the large    Wines,  or small quantity,    Superfine Flour by the  Cordage, Codfish,    Barrel,  Candles, &c. &c.   Newport, February 26, 1803.
To be SOLD, or LET,
And possession given the 30th inst. THE Dwelling-House now occupied by Mr. Cross , pleasantly situated at the north end of Thames-Street; with a Yard, Garden, Stable, and a good Well of Water.—For further particulars enquire of JOSEPH COZZENS. Newport, April 9, 1803.
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, Sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabaw, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. 4 th Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802.
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, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tonacco, 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.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Melbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, ad. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802.
HAY SCREWING.
THE subscribers inform the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons , lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh , deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity, of Hay, ready screwed, may be had on very short notice, and all favors thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9, 1803.
Call and See!
WILLIAM TILLINGHAST, HAS just received from Boston, and New-York, a large Assortment of English & India GOODS, Which he is determined to dispose of at Wholesale or Retail, as low as can be purchased in Newport. July 2, 1803.
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 pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; coffee; cocoa 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 Frontigniac, 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; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803.
NOTICE.
ALL Persons are hereby forbid trusting my pretended wife, Elizabeth , on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date. JEREMIAH HUNT. Newport, June 25, 1803.
FOR SALE,
THE fast sailing brig FAVORITE , now lying at Handy's wharf, only four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the following dimensions, say 58 feet keel, 18 feet beam, and 8 feet hold; was built for a Packet.—For terms, and particulars, apply to EARL & WHITEHORNE. Newport, May 6, 1803.
Looking-Glasses.
FOR Sale at the Store of NATHANIEL SWEET & Co. an elegant assortment of Looking-Glasses , which cannot fail of pleasing those who wish to purchase—prices, from One Dollar 25 Cents to Eighteen Dollars 50 Cents. Newport, June 18.
WAR DEPARTMENT, June 1st, 1803. Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the 31st day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1803, until the 30th day of September, 1804, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Chikago, the Miami of the Lakes, Michilimackinac, Fort-Wayne, and at any place in the State of Ohio.
Second. At Vincennes.
Third. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskias, and near the mouth of the Illinois.
Fourth. At South-West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Tennessee and Kentucky, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia.
Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and any place within the Mississippi Territory, more than ten miles from the river, and on the road between the Mississippi Territory and the Tennessee river, and on the road from Natchez to the boundary line between the Choctaws and Chickasaws, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country, between Bear Creek and Natchez.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the first day of January, 1804, until the 31st day December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned—viz.
Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cookspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Georgia, or on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek Nation.
Seventh. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of South and North Carolina.
Eighth. At Norfolk, & at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth. At Fort M'Henry, & at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland.
Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh. At Fort Jay, West-Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place and places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New-York, excepting Niagara.
Twelfth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, in any part of Vermont, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut and Rhode-Island.
Thirteenth. At Fort Independence (Boston Harbour,) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, the District of Maine excepted.
Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire & the District of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and a quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread or Flour, one gill of Rum, Whisky, or Brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of Salt, four quarts of Vinegar, four pounds of Soap, and one pound and an half of Candles to every hundred rations.—The prices of the several component parts of the Ration must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Niagara for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or ports to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the Contractor is at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy or by means of the depredations of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstance of the loss, & the amount of the article for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts, now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed ports on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
Just opened, and for Sale, or Circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by JACOB RICHARDSON , at the Post-Office, the following
New Novels and Romances, viz. STROLLING PLAYER , 3 vols.—Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols.—Vale of Conway, 4 vols.—Grubthorpe Family, 3 vols.—Naville Castle, 4 vols.—Delphine, 6 vols.—Astonishment, 2 vols.—Two Friends, 3 vols.—Farmer Boy, 4 vols.—Don Raphael, 3 vols.—Baron's Daughter, 4 vols.—Splendid Misery, 3 vols.—Monkton, or fate of Eleanor, 3 vols.—Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols.—Lottery of Life, 3 vols.—Lafosse, 3 vols.—Victor, 3 vols.—Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols.—Frederic, 3 vols.—Castle of Probation, 2 vols.—Reprobate 2 vols.—Suns in Wales, 1 vol.—Village Romance, 2 vols.—Castle of Caithness, 2 vols.—Maternal Instructor, 2 vols.—Miranda, 2 vols.—Pleasing Moralist, 1 vol.—Alfred Beckley, 1 vol.—Also, Lady's Magazine, for 1801.—European Magazine, for 1802.—Universal Magazine, for 1802.—Lady's Museum, for 1802.—Nautical Almanack's, for 1803 & 4.—Requisite Tables.—Old South, &c. &c.—With a large collection Books & Stationery—Also, A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER and BORDERS , consisting of 1500 pieces, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
TO BE LET, A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12, 1803.
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.
JOHN MARSH Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general,
THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS , late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh , deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay-Screwing business.—Those persons who may wish to have Hay-Screwed, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, March 25, 1803.
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.
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or Paper Ware-House, WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKewise Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, & Stationary of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802.
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour, A few Hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES. Also, a few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality—very cheap for Cash. Newport, May, 29.
Stop a Thief & Runaway.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 27th inst. a negro boy, named JESSE , 17 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, well made, is of a lively air, and speaks good English. He took from me a light coloured ratteen coattee, nankinnett waistcoat, nankin overalls, and a pair of shoes, besides his clothing of tow cloth. Whoever will return said boy to me, or secure him, so that I get him again, shall receive Ten Dollars ; or Twenty Dollars , if found out of this county, and reasonable expenses. BENJAMIN SHORES, jun. Taunton June 29, 1803.