The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1800-03-12 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[No. 63.]
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 1800.
[Vol. II.]
To be SOLD, by Samuel James, On the west side of the great Bridge, Providence, 20 Hhds. of good retailing Molasses 2 do. W. India Rum, of an excellent flavour 40 Kegs of Lard 10 Firkins of Butter 10 Barrels of Prime Beef 100 Quintals of Codfish 30 M. Hoghead Hoops, of a good quality 400 Shaken Hogheads Rum and Fish Barrels.
Also—as usual, A general assortment of Dry Goods, suitable for the season;—all which will be sold very cheap for cash, or on a short credit, with approved notes. February 26. (2m.)
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of SEABURY SOWLE, late of Providence, merchant, deceased, ren- dered insolvent, are hereby notified to exhibit their claims within six months from the 24th of February last, to either of us the subscribers, who are duly appointed Commissioners to re- ceive and examine the same, and report thereon. YOUNG SEAMANS. March 5. BENJAMIN CLIFFORD.
Thomas S. Webb HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper-Hanging Manufactory, in Broad- street, opposite Dr. Dyer's (west side of the river) a large assortment of PAPER-HANGINGS. CONSISTING of upwards of four thousand rolls, suitable for covering rooms, cham- bers, entries and halls; with festoon, patch, chintz and common borders, from one to ten inches in breadth, by wholesale and retail. A handsome deduction made to those who pur- chase to sell again. Also, a general assortment of Books and Stationary, Music and Instruments. C. and B. Clarionets, Hautboys, Flutes, Vio- lins, Fifes, Books of instruction for the Clar- ionet, Hautboy, Violin, Flute, Forte Piano, &c. and several hundred different songs in sheet music. March 5. (6m.)
Farm for Sale. A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of a good FARM, containing one hundred and fifty-six acres, lying in the south part of Smithfield. For particulars en- quire of the subscriber, who will attend at the state's gaol in Providence. Possession may be had the first of April. JOHN WINSOR. March 5.
WHEREAS the Subscribers were this day appointed, by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Providence, Com- missioners to receive and examine the claims against the estate of MARY HOLLAND, of said Providence, widow, deceased, represented in- solvent: This is therefore to notify all persons having demands against said estate, to bring in and prove the same to the subscribers, at the store of Abner Daggett, in Providence, within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by the said Court for that purpose. ABNER DAGGETT, JOHN HOWLAND, JONATHAN W. COY. All persons indebted to said es- tate are required to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who, on the 7th day of Oc- tober last, were appointed administrators thereon. JAMES BURRILL, GEORGE R. BURRILL. March 3.
To Let, A Good FARM, lying in Scituate, 14 miles from Providence. It is situated on Chopanick Hill, and is called the West Farm; containing 500 acres. Any person wishing to hire said Farm, by being well recommended, may know the terms by applying to ZECHA- RIAH ALLEN or JOSEPH JENCKES, in Providence. March 5.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY BENJAMIN THURBER, At the sign of the Bunch of Grapes. A FRESH supply of fine India COTTONS. ALSO, India Bandano Handkerchiefs, and other fancy Goods, likewise, SneezeCotton, all at moderate prices. February 19. (6w.)
This day received; and for Sale by ELISHA DYER, TEN Pipes of first quality BRANDY, which will reduce 40 per cent.—Terms and Credit, liberal. February 5.
Legislature of Rhode-Island. State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, February Session, A. D. 1800.
An Act to establish FREE SCHOOLS.
WHEREAS the unexampled prosperity, unanimity and liberty, for the enjoyment of which this nation is eminently distinguished among the nations of the earth, is to be ascri- bed, next to the blessing of God, to the ge- neral diffusion of knowledge and information among the people, whereby they have been enabled to discern their true interests, to dis- tinguish truth from error, to place their confi- dence in the true friends of the country, and to detect the falsehoods and misrepresentations of factious and crafty pretenders to patriotism; and this General Assembly being desirous to secure the continuance of the blessings aforesaid, and moreover to contribute to the greater equality of the people, by the common and joint in- struction and education of the whole:
Seet. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly, and by the authority thereof it is hereby enacted, That each and every town in the State shall an- nually cause to be established and kept, at the expense of such town, one or more free schools, for the instruction of all the white inhabitants of said town between the ages of six and twen- ty years, in reading, writing and common arithmetic, who may stand in need of such in- struction, and apply therefor.
Seet. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Town-Council of every town, to divide said town into so many school districts, as they shall judge necessary and convenient.
Seet. 3. And be it further enacted, That each of the towns of Newport and Providence shall cause to be established and kept, every year, so many free schools, and for such terms of time, as shall be equivalent to keeping three such schools eight months each: That each of the towns of South-Kingstown, Gloucester and Smithfield, shall cause to be established and kept, every year, so many free schools as shall be equivalent to keeping three such schools six months each: That each of the towns of Port- mouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, Scituate, Cumberland, Cranston, Johnston, Foster, West- erly, North-Kingstown, Charlestown, Exeter, Richmond, Hopkinton, Bristol, Warwick, East- Greenwich, West-Greenwich and Coventry, shall cause to be established and kept, in every year, so many free schools as shall be equivalent to keeping three such schools four months each and that the towns of Middletown, Jamestown, New-Shoreham, North-Providence, Warren and Barrington, shall cause to be established and kept, in every year, so many free schools as shall be equivalent to keeping one such school four months.
Seet. 4. And be it further enacted, That for the encouragement of institutions so useful, there shall be allowed and paid to the Town- Treasurer of each town, or his order, out of the General-Treasury, at the end of every year, computing from the first Wednesday of May next, twenty per cent. of the amount of the State taxes of the preceding year, paid into the General-Treasury by said town; provided the said sum or allowance of twenty per cent. shall not exceed, in the whole, the sum of six thousand dollars in any one year. And the town making application to the General-Treasu- rer* for said allowance, shall exhibit and deliver to him a certificate signed by the Town-Coun- cil, Town-Treasurer, and schoolmaster or schoolmasters of such town, that a school or schools have been established and kept in said town, according to the provisions of this act, and specifying the number of schools, and the term of time for which each school shall have been kept.
Seet. 5. And be it further enacted, That the al- lowances aforesaid, when paid to the Town- Treasurers, shall be and remain exclusively ap- propriated to the establishment and support of free schools, and shall be paid out under the orders of the several Town-Councils, for the benefit of the school or schools which shall be kept in the districts established by them as aforesaid, in proportion to the number of per- sons in the several districts entitled to instruc- tion in the said schools, by virtue of this act.
Seet. 6. And be it further enacted, That if any town shall neglect or refuse to establish and keep free schools, in the manner prescribed in this act, such town shall forfeit all right or claim to the allowance aforesaid for the year in which such neglect or refusal shall happen, and the said forfeited allowances shall make and consti- tute a part of the unappropriated monies in the General-Treasury; and that all certificates for obtaining said allowances shall be presented to the General-Treasurer, within six months af- ter the expiration of the year within which the said allowances shall have become due, or the same shall be forfeited, as last aforesaid.
Seet. 7. And be it further enacted, That the General Treasurer shall annually make a report
* A misnomer in the original draught, which we are not at liberty to correct.
to the General Assembly of the operation and execution of this act, accompanied with copies of the certificates aforesaid, and an account of the allowances paid thereon.
Seet. 8. And be it further enacted, That if any school district, in any town, shall think it to keep a school in said district for a longer time than the town shall provide for the same, or to erect a school-house, or to enlarge, ornament, or repair any already erected, it shall and may be lawful for any seven freemen of such school district, to make application to any Justice of the Peace in the town for a warrant, for calling a meeting of the freemen of such district, and the said Justice shall thereupon grant such war- rant, directed to the Town-Sergeant and Con- stables of said town, to warn the freemen of said district to assemble at a proper time and place, to be prescribed in said warrant, to take into consideration the subjects therein mentioned; and the said warrant being first served, in the manner in which warrants for calling town- meetings are served in said town, the freemen of said district (any seven of whom shall be a quorum) shall and may assemble and appoint a Clerk, Treasurer, Collector, and such other officers and committees as occasion may require, and order and assess such taxes on the inhabi- tants of said district, to be assessed in the pro- portions of the last town tax, as they may think necessary for the purposes aforesaid, which taxes shall be collected by warrant from the Clerk of said school district, directed to the district Col- lector, and shall be levied and collected in the same manner, and under the same laws and reg- ulations, as town taxes, and shall be appropriat- ed to the uses aforesaid, according to the votes and orders of the said school district meetings; and the freemen of said district, assembled as aforesaid, shall and may make such other lawful orders and regulations, relative to the con- tinuance and support of their district schools, as to them may appear useful, and that any oth- er meetings of such freemen shall and may be called by their Clerk, by warrant, on request of any seven of said freemen, and the meetings so called shall and may have and exercise the pow- ers and privileges aforesaid.
Seet. 9. And be it further enacted, That no person shall establish or direct, as master or pre- ceptor, any school or academy of instruction, established by virtue of this act, unless he shall be a native or naturalized citizen of the United States, and be approved of by a certificate in writing from the Town-Council of the town in which he shall teach.
Seet. 10. And be it further enacted, That the Town-Councils of the several towns shall have the government of the town and district schools, in their respective towns.
Seet. 11. And be it further enacted, That this act shall take effect and be in force from and after the first Wednesday of May next, and shall be published in all the news-papers in this State.
A true copy: Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry.
Mr. Ames' Oration, ON THE SUBLIME VIRTUES OF GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON, Delivered before the Legislature of Massachusetts. (Concluded from our last.)
JACOBINISM had become here, as in France, rather a sect than a party; inspiring a fanat- icism that was equally intolerant and contagious. The delusion was general enough to be thought the voice of the people, therefore claiming au- thority without proof; and jealous enough to exact acquiescence without a murmur of con- tradiction. Some progress was made in training multitudes to be vindictive and ferocious. To them nothing seemed amiable, but the revolu- tionary justice of Paris; nothing terrible, but the government and justice of America. The very name of patriots was claimed and applied in proportion as the citizens had alienated their hearts from America, and transferred their af- fections to their foreign corrupter. Party dis- cerned its intimate connexion of interest with France, and consummated its profligacy by yielding to foreign influence.
The views of these allies required that this country should engage in war with Great-Bri- tain. Nothing less would give to France all the means of annoying this dreadful rival: no- thing less would ensure the subjection of Amer- ica, as a satellite to the ambition of France: nothing else could make a revolution here per- fectly inevitable.
For this end, the minds of the citizens were artfully inflamed, and the moment was watch- ed, and impatiently waited for, when their long heated passions should be in fusion, to pour them forth, like the lava of a volcano, to black- en and consume the peace and government of our country.
The systematic operations of a faction un- der foreign influence had begun to appear, and were successively pursued, in a manner too deep- ly alarming to be soon forgotten. Who of us does not remember this worst of evils in this worst of ways? Shame would forget, if it could,
that in one of the States amendments were pro- posed to break down the Federal Senate, which as in the State governments, is a great bulwark of the public order. To break down another, an extravagant judiciary power was claimed for States. In another State a rebellion was fomented by the agents of France: and who, without fresh indignation, can remember, that the powers of government were openly usurp- ed; troops levied, and ships fitted out, to fight for her? Nor can any true friend to our gov- ernment consider without dread, that, soon afterwards, the treaty-making power was bold- ly challenged for a branch of the government, from which the constitution has wisely with- held it.
I am oppressed, and know not how to pro- ceed with my subject—WASHINGTON, blessed be GOD! who endured him with wisdom and clothed him with power—WASHINGTON issued his Proclamation of neutrality, and at an early period, arrested the intrigues of France and the passions of his countrymen, on the very edge of the precipice of war and revolution.
This act of firmness, at the hazard of his re- putation and peace, entitles him to the name of the first of patriots. Time was gained for the citizens to recover their virtue and good sense, and they soon recovered them. The cri- sis was past, and America was saved.
You and I, most respected fellow-citizens, should be sooner tired than satisfied in recount- ing the particulars of this illustrious man's life.
How great he appeared, while he adminis- tered the government, how much greater when he retired from it, how he accepted the chief mili- tary command under his wise and upright suc- cessor, how his life was unspotted like his fame, and how his death was worthy of his life, are so many distinct subjects of instruction, and each of them singly more than enough for an eulogi- um. I leave the task, however, to history and to posterity; they will be faithful to it.
It is not impossible, that some will effect to consider the honours paid to this great patriot by the nation as excessive, idolatrous, and de- grading to freemen, who are all equal. I an- swer, that refusing to virtue its legitimate hon- ours would not prevent their being lavished, in future, on any worthless and ambitious favour- ite. If this day's example should have its nat- ural effect, it will be salutary. Let such honours be so conferred only when, in future, they shall be so merited: then the public sentiment will not be misled, nor the principles of a just equal- ity corrupted. The best evidence of reputa- tion is a man's whole life. We have now, alas! all WASHINGTON before us.—There has scarcely appeared a really great man, whose char- acter has been more admired in his life time, or less correctly understood by his admirers. When it is comprehended, it is no easy task to delineate its excellencies in such a manner as to give to the portrait both interest and resem- blance. For it requires thought and study to understand the true ground of the superiority of his character over many others, whom he resembled in the principles of action, and even in the manner of acting. But perhaps he ex- cels all the great men that ever lived, in the steadiness of his adherence to his maxims of life; and in the uniformity of all his conduct to the same maxims. These maxims, though wise, were yet not so remarkable for their wisdom, as for their authority over his life: for if there were any errors in his judgment, (and he dis- covered as few as any man) we know of no blem- ishes in his virtue. He was the patriot with- out reproach: he loved his country well enough to hold his success in serving it an am- ple recompence. Thus far self-love and love of country coincided; but when his country needed sacrifices, that no other man could, or perhaps would be willing to make, he did not even hesitate. This was virtue in its most ex- alted character. More than once he put his fame at hazard, when he had reason to think it would be sacrificed, at least in this age. Two instances cannot be denied: when the army was disbanded, and again, when he stood, like LEONIDAS at the pass of Thermopylae, to de- fend our independence against France.
It is indeed almost as difficult to draw his character, as the portrait of virtue. The rea- sons are similar. Our ideas of moral excellence are obtuse, because they are complex, and we are obliged to resort to illustration. WASH- INGTON's example is the happiest to shew what virtue is; and to delineate his character, we nat- urally expatiate on the beauty of virtue; much must be felt, and much imagined. His pre- eminence is not so much to be seen in the display of any one virtue, as in the possession of them all, and in the practice of the most dif- ficult. Hereafter, therefore, his character must be studied before it will be striking; and then it will be admitted as a model; a precious one to a free Republic!
It is no less difficult to speak of his talents. They were adapted to lead, without dazzling mankind; and to draw forth and employ the talents of others, without being missed by them. In this he was certainly superior, that he nei- ther mistook nor misapplied his own. His great modesty and reserve would have concealed them, if great occasions had not called them forth; and then, as he never spoke from the

affection to shine, nor acted from any sinister motives, it is from their effects only that we are to judge of their greatness and extent. In public trusts, where men, acting conspicuously, are cautious, and in those private concerns, where few conceal or resist their weaknesses, WASHINGTON was uniformly great; pursuing right conduct from right maxims. His talents were such as assist a sound judgment, and ripen with it. His prudence was consummate, and seemed to take the direction of his powers and passions; for, as a soldier, he was more solicitous to avoid mistakes that might be fatal, than to perform exploits that are brilliant; and as a statesman, to adhere to just principles, however old, than to pursue novelties; and therefore, in both characters, his qualities were singularly adapted to the interest, and were tried in the greatest perils of the country. His habits of enquiry were so far remarkable, that he was never satisfied with investigating, nor desisted from it, so long as he had less than all the light that he could obtain upon a subject; and then he made his decision without bias.
This command over the partialities that so generally stop men short, or turn them aside, in their pursuit of truth, is one of the chief causes of his unvaried course of right conduct in so many difficult scenes, where every human actor must be presumed to err.
If he had strong passions, he had learned to subdue them, and to be moderate and mild. If he had weaknesses he concealed them, which is rare, and excluded them from the government of his temper and conduct, which is still more rare. If he loved fame, he never made improper compliances for what is called popularity. The fame he enjoyed is of the kind that will last forever; yet it was rather the effect, than the motive, of his conduct. Some future PLUTARCH will search for a parallel to his character. EPAMINONDAS is perhaps the brightest name of all antiquity. Our WASHINGTON resembled him in the purity and ardour of his patriotism; and like him, he first exalted the glory of his country. There, it is to be hoped, the parallel ends; for THESEUS fell with EPAMINONDAS. But such comparisons cannot be pursued far, without departing from the similitude. For we shall find it as difficult to compare great men, as great rivers. Some we admire for the length and rapidity of their current, and the grandeur of their cataracts; others, for the majestic silence and fullness of their streams; we cannot bring them together to measure the difference of their waters. The unambitious life of WASHINGTON, declining fame, yet courted by it, seemed, like the Ohio, to choose its long way through solitudes, diffusing fertility; or like his own Potomac, widening and deepening his channel as he approaches the sea, and displaying most the usefulness and the serenity of his greatness towards the end of his course. Such a citizen would do honour to any country. The constant veneration and affection of his country will shew, that it was worthy of such a citizen.
However his military fame may excite the wonder of mankind, it is chiefly by his civil magistracy, that his examples will instruct them. Great Generals have arisen in all ages of the world, and perhaps most in those of despotism and darkness. In times of violence and convolution, they rise, by the force of the whirlwind, high enough to ride in it, and direct the storm. Like meteors, they glare on the black clouds with a splendour that, while it dazzles and terrifies, makes nothing visible but the darkness. The fame of heroes is indeed growing vulgar: they multiply in every long war: they stand in history, and thicken in their ranks, almost as undistinguished as their own soldiers.
But such a chief magistrate as WASHINGTON, appears like the pole-star in a clear sky, to direct the skillful statesman. His presidency will form an epoch, and be distinguished as the age of WASHINGTON. Already it assumes its high place in the political region. Like the milky way, it whitens along its allotted portion of the hemisphere. The latest generations of men will survey, through the telescope of history, the space where so many virtues blend their rays, and delight to separate them into groups and distinct virtues. As the best illustration of them, the living monument to which the first of patriots would have chosen to consign his fame, it is my earnest prayer to heaven, that our country may subsist, even to that late day, in the plenitude of its liberty and happiness, and mingle its mild glory with WASHINGTON's.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, February 24.
An engrossed bill entitled, "An act to allow drawbacks of duty on goods exported to New-Orleans, and therein to amend the act for the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," was read, and passed.
Mr. Dana reported a bill to provide for the execution of the 27th article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, made with Great-Britain, which was twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole House for tomorrow.
THURSDAY, February 27.
Mr. Davis said, as the House did not think proper yesterday to indulge him in the adoption of the resolution then proposed, he hoped they would adopt the following, and enable him to obtain all the evidence upon the subject which could be had—viz.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to direct the proper officer to lay before this House a copy of the proceedings of the Court held in the district court of South-Carolina, in the case of Thomas Nash, calling himself Jonathan Robbins.
Messrs. Bayard, Otis, Dana, Marshall and
Rutledge, spoke against it—and Messrs. Smith, Livingston and Nicholas, in favour of it.
Mr. Otis having mentioned, that he was authorized by the Secretary of State to say, that he had no further authenticated transcript than had been submitted to the House;
Mr. Nicholas, after a few observations, recommended to Mr. Davis to withdraw his resolution—which having been done, Mr. N. moved the following:
Resolved, That the Speaker of the House of Representatives be requested to procure from the Clerk of the District Court of South-Carolina, copies, under seal, of the proceedings of that Court, together with the evidences produced in the case relative to the requisition of Thomas Nash, alias Jonathan Robbins, who was delivered to his Britannic Majesty's Consul.
Mr. Harper moved that the resolution be postponed till this day week—and was replied to by Messrs. Nicholas and Gallatin; when
Mr. H. Lee said, he hoped the gentleman from South-Carolina would withdraw his motion for postponement—He might vote upon this subject, Mr. H. Lee said, different from his friends—but he would do this, because he had no objection that the Speaker should write the letter which the resolution contemplated—and in the interim, the House should go into committee of the whole upon the subject, and proceed upon the discussion as far as the President was implicated, and at a future day upon the conduct of the Judge of South-Carolina.
Mr. Dana applauded the principle of the Hon. gentleman last up, who like a veteran officer boldly met his enemy without artifice or evasion; but he was not willing to concede so far: If we wanted to make further enquiry, appoint a select committee for that purpose. He never heard of the Speaker of a body like this being instructed to enquire into facts. Mr. D. concluded with remarking on the manner in which the business was introduced; and the inability its advocates felt to maintain the ground they had taken, and by expressing a wish the resolution would not be adopted.
Messrs. Harper and Bayard also spoke in favour of the postponement, and Messrs. Varnum, Randolph and Jones against it, when the question was taken—Yeas 32—Nays 67.
The question then recurred upon adopting the resolution, when Mr. Marshall spoke at length against it. He contended there was no prospect of coming to a decision of the original question this session, if this were adopted; and asked if the character of the President of the United States ought to be held up in the suspicious view in which the resolution placed it, until the next session of Congress?—He hoped not. It seemed to him that a postponement amounted to a declaration to the people of America, that there was much cause for suspicion, and that additional evidence was wanted to substantiate it.
Mr. Nicholas replied to Mr. Marshall, and contended, that the whole truth of the case was to come out of the additional testimony now asked for.
An adjournment was then called for, and negatived—Yeas 30.
Mr. Randolph spoke in favour of the resolution, and in answer to Mr. Marshall, when the question was taken, and negatived—Yeas 44—Nays 51. Adjourned.
MONDAY, March 3.
The bill entitled "an act for the relief of Thomas Arnold," and the bill entitled "an act to establish a general stamp-office," were respectively read a third time, and passed.
Mr. Speaker laid before the House a letter from the treasurer of the United States, inclosing his accounts passed by the treasury, war, and navy departments.
Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Speaker laid before the House a letter from the secretary of the treasury, inclosing a statement of the value of goods, wares and merchandise exported, and the value of importations, for the last year, which was also ordered to be printed.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, pursuant to order, reported a bill for the relief of Campbell Smith, which was read, and committed for to-morrow.
Mr. Cooper said, as the United States had expended much money for copper, the durability of our ships being a desirable object; and as an abundance of that article, preferable to any that could be imported, was to be obtained in this country, and would be a valuable acquisition to the government, he would move the following resolution, viz.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to bring in a bill, authorizing the President of the United States to appoint an agent to purchase of the Indians a tract of land on the south side of Lake Superior, which shall include the great copper bed.
Mr. C. laid a specimen of the copper on the Speaker's table, for the inspection of the members.
The resolution was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Craik, from the select committee appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the judicial establishment of the territory of the United States, N. W. of the river Ohio; and into the expediency of dividing said territory into two distinct and separate governments; made a report, recommending the division of that territory; which was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole House for Thursday next.
Mr. Parker, from the committee appointed for that purpose, reported a bill for the better government of the navy of the United States, and repealing the act on the same subject, passed the 2d of March, 1799—which was read a first and second time, and committed for Thursday next.
A message was received from the President of the United States, by his secretary, Mr. Shaw,
informing the House, that the President did, on the 28th ult. approve and sign "an act providing the second census, or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States"—and did this day also approve and sign "an act in addition to an act, entitled an act regulating grants of lands for military services, and for the Society of United Brethren propagating the gospel among the heathen," which originated in this House.
Mr. Harper, from the committee of ways and means, reported a bill to enable the President of the United States to borrow money for the public service, which was read a first and second time, and committed for Wednesday next.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the message of the President, relative to Thomas Nash, alias Jonathan Robbins; and the resolutions of Mr. Livingston—Mr. Edmond in the chair, when Mr. Livingston entered fully into an investigation of the subject, and spoke near three hours, but some members expressing a wish that the committee should rise, the question was put and carried—and the House adjourned.
HAVANNAH (Cuba) Jan. 15.
YESTERDAY intelligence arrived here of the death of General WASHINGTON. The grief occasioned thereby was most strongly evinced. Mr. Morton, consul in this city, immediately issued an address to the Americans, suggesting the public evidences to be given of their sorrow on the mournful occasion. The numerous vessels in the harbour (about an hundred sail) were directed to suspend their flags half mast high for three successive days, and the citizens to wear crape on their left arms; both of which were instantly and universally complied with.
The U. S. sloop of war Norfolk, Capt. Bainbridge, then in harbour; the private armed ships Superior, Capt. Cunningham, Good Friends, Capt. Earl, brig Liberty, Capt. Henderson, with several others, discharged minute-guns through the day.
The consul also communicated the intelligence by letter to the Spanish governor (the Marquis de Samervellos) who returned a polite and condoling answer, declaring the sympathetic interest he took therein, with every admirer of those "exalted virtues and patriotism," of which the world was bereaved in the loss of our illustrious citizen.
HARRISBURG (Penn.) Feb. 25.
We are credibly informed, that his excellency Thomas M'Kean was knocked down with a brick-bat while walking the streets of Lancaster, by one Moses Simmons, who is said to be insane. It is said his excellency was taken up almost lifeless.
SAVANNAH, February 11.
By the arrival of the brig Phoenix, Capt. Mason, in 24 days from Jamaica, we have received the following account of a villainous plot to involve in blood and massacre the Island of Jamaica, which was to have taken place on the 25th of December last, but providentially discovered and frustrated, only three days previous to the time appointed for carrying it into execution: the particulars are as follows:—
Information having been sent by an English gentleman resident at St. Domingo to Lord Barrcarras, Governor of Jamaica, of three men being in the Island, and of their intended project, in consequence of which, orders were issued to the magistrates to apprehend and examine all foreigners, who were not in possession of regular certificates or passports. By this means M. Dubuisson, formerly an officer in the Royalists service, was taken up as a suspicious character, who immediately gave information against his brother in iniquity (Sasportas) then in Kingston, under cloak of purchasing a small vessel for the Spanish trade, (and passed himself for a Spaniard.) On the trial, M. Dubuisson turned king's evidence: matters were so clearly proved against Sasportas, as condemned him, and he was executed agreeable to sentence, on the 24th of December, as a spy, sent from St. Domingo by the French agent, to foment an insurrection among the negroes, to liberate the prisoners at Kingston (who were to be armed) and the town set on fire, when a general massacre was to take place in the midst of the confusion. Emissaries were also employed on the north side, to prepare the slaves there to effect the same purpose. Sasportas defended himself with the utmost coolness on his trial, in a speech of near an hour, and endeavoured, with much art, to invalidate the evidence against him, but to no effect—facts were too clear.
After being marched round the parade, with L'Espion (or spy) written on his back, the sentence was put into execution, in presence of an immense concourse of spectators.
In consequence of the above alarming circumstances, martial law was immediately proclaimed, and was still in continuance when our informant came away.
The north side of Jamaica has lately been much infested with French and Spanish cruisers.
A violent gale of wind has done much damage at Montego bay. Several vessels have been driven ashore, and a ship called the Clyde, of Kingston, went ashore and was totally lost.
NIAGARA (Upper Canada) February 3.
The Duke of Kent is appointed to the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland; and Lieutenant-Governor Hunter to be Governor General of British America.
Leave has been given by his grace the Duke of Portland to our half pay officers to enter into the service of the United States; in consequence of which, several of this description, residing in that country, have taken commissions, and are now doing duty in the provisional regiments.
NEW-YORK, March 4.
AMERICANS, READ!
Five "dispassionate" reasons why the President should not be re-elected to that high office, are adduced in the Aurora; each of which have been refuted as often as they have been advanced. The first objection to his re-election is (strange as it may appear) because he wrote and published a defence of the American Constitutions!—Had he, like Tom Paine, or the philosophic Priestley, written eulogiums on the French Constitutions, throughout their fluctuations; or, like them, reviled and libelled the religion of Christ, we would not, perhaps, have beheld this phalanx reared to oppose his re-election to a station, in which he might subserve the benevolent cause of anarchy and infidelity.
The second objection is, perhaps, not less ridiculous than the preceding. It is, forsooth, because his administration has been supported by "such men" as Messrs. Tracy, Ross, Sedgwick, Harper, Dana, &c. ! Talents so formidable, and virtue so inflexible, naturally excite the fears and abhorrence of men whose designs are dishonourable.
The third is, because by the law restraining the licentious and calumnious, the character and conduct of the Executive are sheltered in "a coat of mail," and guarded from the foul aspersions of the seditious, against which even the integrity of WASHINGTON was not secure.
The fourth objection is, because Mr. Adams has evinced a disposition to preserve the honour and independence of his country, by recommending and countenancing, at a period of great public danger, the establishment of a respectable navy, and a small army; and because, that for this purpose, he gave his assent to the obtaining from his fellow-citizens a loan of money, the more expeditiously to accomplish the measures of defence.
The fifth and last is, like the top of a climax, superiorly absurd. It is because, in the surrender of Thomas Nash, alias Jonathan Robbins, a proved pirate and murderer, he fulfilled the obligations of a solemn national stipulation. In other words, because he did not render his country the hiding hole of every guilty wretch who could elude in his own country the searching hand of justice; because he did not exalt to "honours and rewards" foreigners, whose disloyalty had compelled them to fly their own country.—For reasons like these, is the re-election of Mr. Adams to the Presidency opposed by a class of men who, while they profess nothing but peace, make war on every regular and useful establishment! [Phil. Gaz.]
A letter from a gentleman in St. Kitts, to a merchant in Norfolk, dated Jan. 21, says, "The ship William and Mary, of Norfolk, Capt. Woneycot, arrived here three days since, being blown off the coast of America. She was taken by a French privateer, and recaptured by the Italian Conqueror, and sent in here."
Another letter from the supercargo of the schooner Friendship, from Norfolk, bound to Trinidad, says, "That on the 25th of Dec. they were captured by the French privateer Soleil. The privateer at the same time captured the schooner Paragon, of Philadelphia, which has since been retaken, and has arrived at Martinique. The Friendship was sent into St. Eustatia."
COUNTERFEITS!
Two men were apprehended at Alexandria, on the 24th ult. for having passed a number of counterfeit FIFTY and ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BILLS, of the Bank of the United States. On their examination it was proved, that they had a few days previously arrived at the above port in a schooner from New-Orleans; and from evidence it appeared that vast quantities of counterfeit notes of the above description were in general circulation at the latter place.
March 5.
The frigate John Adams has captured a Spanish three-mast lugger, from Ferro, bound to La Guaira; she had been captured by an English vessel, re-captured by a French privateer, and was on her way to Porto-Rico, when taken by the John Adams; her cargo consisted of dry goods, oil, &c. worth 13,000 dollars.
The John Adams had also run a small privateer on shore.
Capt. De Voll, late master of the schooner Eagle, of Baltimore, which upset at sea on the 30th of January last, gives the following information:
Two days after the above misfortune, all hands on the wreck, the ship Sisters, Capt. Stokes, of Charleston, fell in with us. We begged his assistance; but he refused to take us up, alleging that he was short of provisions; at length, after strong entreaties, he bade us swim on board—this he knew the weak state of myself and crew would not allow us to comply with; Capt. S. then inhumanly left us to all the calamities of starvation and lingering death. How-

ever, on the following morning, at about 9 o'clock, his majesty's ship Asia, admiral Vandeput, took us off the schooner, treated us with the utmost humanity, and landed us safe at Hampton Roads. Thus were myself and crew relieved by the generosity of a foreigner, when refused it by an American!—In behalf of himself and crew, Capt. De Voll, returns his most grateful acknowledgments, for the kind and hospitable treatment which they received from admiral Vandeput, and the officers of the Asia.
The ship Orion, Cunningham, 6 days from Boston, burthen 1200 tons, mounting 36 guns and 4 carronades, consigned to Gouverneur and Kemble, is at the Hook. The pilot ran her ashore in a severe gale of wind, and could not put back again.
We learn by Captain Rich, who failed from Leghorn December 6, that it was then reported, that the Austrians had invested Genoa, and by proclamation invited its inhabitants to surrender.
A letter from Cadiz, dated December 7, states, that prizes taken by French cruizers are no longer to be tried by the consuls of that nation in Spain; but by the courts in France. This is suggested to be ordered by a proclamation of the French government. This measure, if true, is very just and very important.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12.
Extract of a letter received from Christopher Raymond Perry, Esq. on board the United States frigate General Greene, while refitting at Cape-Francois.
"In consequence of the unwelcome news of the death of that great and good man General WASHINGTON, minute guns were fired from the frigate, and all the American vessels in the harbour, and every mark of respect was paid to his invaluable memory; the Lodge of this city was convened on the occasion the fourth of January; a finished oration was then delivered, which, with the address, I now enclose, presuming you will deem them worthy of publication."
"Happy for the world, that amidst all the noise and confusion of the present day, there is a superintending power that presides over the nations of the earth; and there are many who in every country acknowledge that Power with pious adoration, while under its divine influence they are prompted to attend to its great injunction—'Let brotherly love continue.' This is pleasingly demonstrated in the following oration and address. Presuming they may gratify some of our readers, we do not hesitate to give them publicity."
Translation, by Brother LEWDEW, of an ORATION, delivered by Brother COLIN, in the Lodge of La Verité, at Cape-Francois, 4th of January, 1800.
WORTHY MASTER, SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS, and you, MY BRETHREN, THE subject on which I am about to speak is grand and sublime—it is the key-stone of the Arch of the Universe. I request your kindest attention.
The grand basis on which all societies rest, should be that of religion. There are no people extant, who do not honour the Supreme Being, either by worship or sacrifices. The Supreme Author of Nature is known under a thousand forms, under a thousand different names, in all which he is acknowledged Master of the Universe.
The original inhabitants of this Island, our predecessors, as well as those of the vast neighbouring continent, adored the sun, and confessed him their creator and preserver, whom they feared to offend; and their respectful fear of him in an unfortunate circumstance, accelerated their ruin.
The Pagans, such as the Grecians and the Romans, acknowledged, besides the Fatune which they adored, thirty thousand Gods. The Egyptians had their Menevis, their Apis and their Onuphis. The Ethiopians, their Cynophagus of every kind. The Indian his Fetiches. The Thibet his Grand Lama. The Chinese his Idol Foh. In fine, all nature, all nations, have had their Gods and their Altars.
Such as have not enjoyed revealed religion, created in their fancy erroneous Gods. But this error, not as to the existence, but as to the nature of God, indubitably proves that all recognized a Supreme Head. Hence the necessity of worship is acknowledged by the unanimous consent of all nations.
The worship rendered to the Almighty has often been unworthy. The people of whom I have been speaking, disfigured the image of the Divinity; for when prostrated at the foot of an Idol, they imagined they adored the true God.
Faith, Hope and Charity, was the device on their banners. I will not enlarge on mystical religion. I will address you as a Mason, in fine, I will speak to you from the dictates of my heart, divested of every reason but that of truth and the honour of the temple, whereof I am, together with you all, one of the votaries. The first step I have to take, is to acknowledge a Supreme Being, the prime mover, the creator, the preserver of all mankind. If any one doubts of his necessary existence, let him open his eyes to the magnificent spectacle of universal nature; let him cast his looks on the rich magnificence of the heavens; let his imagination descend to the abyss of the seas; let him, in fine, look into himself, and always, yes, always and every where God is present. The proud and vain-glorious Atheist asks me who is God? who has seen him? You call for testimony of his existence, of which you doubt. The heavens, the earth and the seas, these are my witnesses.—What other arm than that of the Almighty, could
possess these immense globes, one of which governs the day, and the other the night? What arm, I say, can suspend over our heads those numerous stars, which are probably so many worlds? O heaven! O earth! and thou, O sun! whose vivifying virtues surpass my expression—and thou, O planet of the night! and thou, O night thyself! what grandeur! what majesty! who can be your creator but God?
Yes, the heavens announce the existence and the glory of God. Celi enarrant gloriam Dei. He is the Architect of the sky; the firmament is the work of his hands— firmamentum opera manuum ejus. Perhaps, brethren, I should stop here: I have given you sufficient proofs of the existence of the Sublime Creator of the universe; but attend a moment longer; listen to the words of a prophane author, and of great weight. It is Plutarch I mean. This Pagan writer undertook the task that I have this day embraced, but he spoke to disbelievers; I speak to my brethren, believers in common with me; search, laid he, all nations, all civilized people, of various tongues; you may find countries without kings, cities without walls and theatres, but you never find any without God, and without sacrifices in order to promote good and prevent evil.
If some nations have adored what was most vile and barbarous in the creation, it was because they believed that which they adored possessed something supernatural. Cannot you then believe, since others have believed?
That which all the universe believes, the Society of Masons professes. It is not sufficient for us, my brethren, to profess the religion of our forefathers; we ought moreover to follow the precepts and examples which they have handed down to us. Finally, we ought to practise those virtues which flow from religion.
The Divine Author of that religion which we profess, said, "love ye one another; this is the law and the Prophets." The author of the order of Masonry has prescribed to us Faith, Hope and Charity; which is to serve God, love your neighbours, and wait in peace for the recompence of your good works.
We have, my brethren, to deplore the loss of our brother GEORGE WASHINGTON—let us strew flowers around his tomb. Columbia mourns her WASHINGTON, her General, her all; death, inexorable death, has summoned him from the bosom of his virtuous family; has torn him from his relatives, his country, and from this world. The goodness of his constitution, and his inimitable sobriety, gave us to hope that he would continue for a long time yet, to be the defender and guardian angel of his country—but alas! the fatal hour has arrived; neither the lamentations of his beloved spouse, nor the tears of his friends, relatives and fellow-citizens; neither his talents nor his virtues, could intercede with heaven; he has sunk into the tomb; the prayers and entreaties of United America are unavailing; three days indisposition have deprived the world of this great man; his eminent virtues had blunted the shafts of envy, but not the sting of death!
A mournful cry resounds through the continent, and even reaches us; GEORGE WASHINGTON is no more! his body reposes in the silent tomb, but his memory will live coeval with eternity—his immortal soul rests in the bosom of his creator—he has already received the eternal crown, the reward of all his virtues.
WASHINGTON was the defender of his country; he created its army and conducted it, amidst numberless dangers, to the glorious peace which secured its independence. His name was the terror of his enemies, his vigilance disconcerted all their plans, and when they thought he was tasting, like them, the sweets of repose, he vanquished, he saved his country. WASHINGTON was terrible in war to his enemies, in peace he was an husbandman. GEORGE WASHINGTON was a Mason: his name, and the transcendancy of his virtues, protected Masonry throughout the United States; he possessed all the qualities of a Mason; then let his virtues be a model; let not the memory of an illustrious name be lost to us; let us endeavour to imitate him. If like him we are not heroes in the field, let us like him be the heroes and partisans of humanity; let soldiers imitate his warlike deeds, and Masons his zeal for our order, and his civil virtues; let us not shed fruitless tears over his tomb; let us study his life, and copy his actions; a great man is an example for the world, he belongs to all countries; he dies, but his fame lives forever.
O WASHINGTON! may thy virtuous examples be planted in the hearts of thy brother Masons.
To Brothers PERRY, LAING, PALMER, WEAVER and SAYER, of the United States frigate General Greene.
DEAR AND RESPECTED BROTHERS, VISITORS, THIS Lodge feels highly gratified in being able to express to you its inviolable attachment towards all the regularly constituted Lodges of America. Accept through me the warmest acknowledgments of the Brethren who compose this Lodge—acknowledgments which you, Brethren, have so justly acquired by the sacred duties you formed in fraternizing with them, and which we this day have the satisfaction of drawing more close.
Like us, they were animated with the liveliest ardour for the good of our ancient and honourable order; this moment is rendered more delicious, Brethren, by our partaking with you, in this sacred asylum, of the sweets of a pure and undiminished friendship.
Make known to all our brethren in America, our sentiments and our wishes; express to them the cordial satisfaction you have caused us to feel; repeat to them that we will incessantly address our fervent prayers to the Grand-Architect of the Universe, that every thing may concur for the unalterable happiness of the great family of Masons; and give them the most
perfect conviction that our hearts are linked to theirs by the indissoluble ties of the sincerest friendship.
List of officers and men, killed, wounded and missing, in the action of the 1st of February, 1800, on board the United States ship Constellation, Thomas Truxton, commander, with a French national ship of 58 guns.
Mr. James Jarvis, midshipman, missing, who was in the main-top, and went overboard with the mainmast.
Killed. —William Lightfoot; John Robinson, seaman; John Smith, do. Thomas Stevenson, old do. John Williams, seaman; John Willson, do. James Foster, do. Emanuel Manna, do. Robert Smith, do. Emanuel Drift, do. William Powell, old do. Joseph Grower, seaman; Christopher M'Gornick, midshipman.
Wounded. —A. Shirley, 2d Lieutenant; P. C. Wederbrand; R. Warren, midshipmen; F. Comesford, master's mate; John Highland, quarter gunner; James Rodgers, sergeant of marines; Jonathan Bell, sail-maker's mate; John Hoxse, seaman; William Musgrove, seaman; James Carter, seaman; Ephraim Jabins, seaman; Benjamin Bradford, seaman; Antonio Poyntz, seaman; Edward Hallman, seaman; George Matthews, old seaman; John Logan, old seaman; Thomas Fitzgerald, old seaman; Charles Lewis, old seaman; John Baptist, a boy; Philip Smith, a boy; Cader Branton, marine; William Small, marine; William Howell, old seaman; George Carlson, marine.
An officer on board the Constellation has forwarded the following address, which was delivered by the brave Truxton, to his Officers and Crew, on the 2d of February, 1800.
Public thanks, though but a small tribute, are nevertheless justly due to seamen and soldiers, who have manifested their zeal, activity and bravery, so conspicuously, in support of the honour and dignity of their country's flag, as the crew of the Constellation, of 36 guns, did last evening, in an engagement with a French national frigate, of 58 guns or upwards (carrying much heavier metal) in which the enemy was completely beaten, and would have become their prize, had not the damages sustained in making the first efforts to get along side of her, together with the loss of the main-mast, main-top-mast, main-top-gallant-mast, mizen-top-mast, and several other spars, which also went over the side at the moment of her sheering off, together with the dismantled state of the ship otherwise, made a further pursuit impracticable.
As the commander, therefore, I feel infinite satisfaction in returning my thanks to the officers of every description, seamen, marines, and others, for the gallantry they displayed on this occasion, which, under a beneficent Providence, has enabled me to add another laurel to the American naval character; and you may rest assured, gentlemen seamen and marines, that you shall be properly noticed to the President of the United States.
THOMAS TRUXTON. United States ship Constellation, February 2, 1800.
COMMODORE TRUXTON. A letter from an officer on board the Entreprize, which brought Commodore Truxton's dispatches, says, "the guns of the Frenchman were silenced, and the ship would have been taken, had not the Constellation lost her main-mast at the moment she was about to give the Frenchman the finishing blow. By this means the Frenchman got off or sunk, for she was not to be seen in the morning."
Capt. Flint, arrived at Salem from Guadalupe, says there was a French 54 gun ship lately arrived there from France. She was then just ready to sail on a cruise, in complete order.
Extract from the Log Book of the sloop Lydia, Arthur M. Potter, master, arrived here since our last.
On the 16th ult. sailed from the Havana, under Convoy of the U. S. ship Warren, and brig Norfolk. On the 9th, the ship Francis, of Salem, was cast away on the Punta Point, west chop of the harbour of the Havana. On the 18th at night, took our departure from the Matanzas. The night following lost the fleet. On the 23d, parted with the brig Punch, of Bristol, Capt. Sabin. Lat. 30: 24, spoke a schooner bound to Philadelphia, the Capt. informed, that on the 21st, he spoke the brig Fame, of Boston, the Capt. of which informed him, that off the Double-Headed Shot-Keys, he saw a French privateer schooner in chase of an American ship, and was gaining on her fast. On the 4th inst. spoke the ship Apollo, from New-York, two days out, bound to Madeira, Moses Adams, master, lat. 39: 45. long. 72, W.
Capt. Melcher, arrived at New-York, last Thursday week, off the Capes of Virginia, spoke the United States frigate Constellation, which was so windward of them, and had lost all her masts and bowsprit.
The U. S. frigate Chesapeake, with General Wilkinson on board, had entered the Mississippi—So says Capt. Flowers, arrived at New-York from New-Orleans. The Chesapeake is of 44 guns, commanded by Capt. Barron.
Died. At Windham (Con.) Mts. Muldah Dyer, consort of the Hon. Eliphalet Dyer, and daughter of the late Col. Jabez Bowen, of Providence, aged 74 years.—The virtues that adorn and dignify human nature, shone conspicuous in the life and character of this most excellent lady. Of her it may be justly said, that she was "given to hospitality," and the poor, who experienced her bounty, will long mourn her loss. She bore a tedious and distressing malady, with fortitude and equanimity of mind which true religion only can inspire; and when death arriv-
ed, her house was in order; she was ready, Peaceful and serene she took her last farewell of mortality, and fled on the wings of love to that paradise of bliss, where joys immortal cluster round the throne of God, and saints sing everlasting alleluias to God and the Lamb.
At Albany, on Friday the 28th ult. Isaac Gouverneur, Esq. of the house of Gouverneur, Kemble, and Co. of New-York. The public have lost in him an enterprising and useful merchant, whose active mind was continually devising and carrying into effect new plans for the extension of the commerce of his country, and by whose mercantile exertions she had been greatly benefitted.
A Meeting of the Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers will be held at the State-House on Thursday evening the 13th inst. A general and punctual attendance of the members is requested.
For Baltimore, THE Schooner NANCY, DANIEL ANTHONY, jud. master, lying at the Long Wharf; to sail by the 17th of March. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to the subscriber, at Mr. Thomas Arnold's. JONATHAN ARNOLD. March 10.
Bristol Insurance Company. THE Public are hereby informed, that the above Company, being incorporated by the Legislature of this State, and possessed of a stock of sixty-five thousand dollars, are now prepared for business. Any propositions, therefore, for insuring vessels, &c. addressed to the Directors of said Company, and left at their office, kept in the north-west room of the house of Josiah Finney, Esq. Hope-street, Bristol, will be punctually attended to. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES, Sec'y. Bristol, March 11.
For SALE, by Pitts and Chedel, In Main-street, opposite Amos Atwell, Esq's. 35 Boxes of Havannah brown Sugar 20 Boxes of white do. A few hogsheads of good retailing Molasses 20 Barrels of good Sugar And sundry other articles, cheap for cash. March 12.
Federal Adelphi. THE members of the Society of the Federal Adelphi are requested to attend their quarterly meeting in the College Chapel, on Wednesday the 12th instant, at 9 o'clock, P. M. JOHN M'KIE, Rec. Sec'y. N. B. A punctual attendance is requested. Rhode-Island College, March 11.
For Sale, A FARM, as good, and as pleasantly situated, as any in the country, lying on the turnpike road leading from Hartford to Boston, near the centre of the town: with a large house, two barns, merchant's shop, corn-house, cider-mill, slaughter-house, and a forty-eight feet building; with a shed, chaise-house, &c. under the same roof. Said farm contains seventy-five acres in the home lot, eighteen acres of wood land, and fifteen acres of mowing and ploughing; and an orchard, which is a little distance off. Will make from forty to fifty barrels of cider annually. It is an excellent stand for a tavern, and is now improved as such.
ALSO, A convenient HOUSE for a mechanic (to be sold separate from the above.) For further particulars, enquire of NATHAN GROSVENOR, living on the premises. Pomfret, March 9. (4w)
For Sale, BY the subscriber, and at the different book-stores in this town, a handsome mezzotinto engraving of GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON; Pronounced by good judges to be an excellent likeness. WILLIAM HAMLIN. Those who apply soon, may have proof prints of the above. N. B. A few mezzotinto prints of Dr. Franklin, upon a small scale, for sale by said HAMLIN. March 12.
Lumber Yard. THE subscriber continues to keep his Lumber Yard well supplied with all kinds of pine lumber, oak boards, house plank and timber, birch and cherry-tree boards, &c. And he likewise makes and sells All kinds of Cabinet Work, on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. He requests all those who have accounts open with him, to call and make a settlement, as a delay may put them to cost, and will not be so satisfactory to the subscriber. JAMES ABORN, jun. March 12.
Wanted, AN experienced SUGAR BOILER. Any one that can be well recommended, will meet with good encouragement. Enquire of JEREMIAH F. JENKINS. Feb. 5.

Selected Poetry.
Mr. CARTER, PLEASE to give a place, in your valuable paper, to the little piece enclosed. It may touch some heart seasonably, as some estimable characters are now endeavouring to form an association among the ladies in this town. Similar institutions have been greatly and extensively useful elsewhere. Heaven bless the effort here! What feeling heart would not with success to a proposal so well calculated to benefit the public, and improve those who engage in it? May all who encourage it, find a rich reward in its happy effects; and while they search out the secret sorrows of uncomplaining merit, relieve misery, instruct ignorance, and prevent vice, may they become really angels —shining messengers of celestial beneficence—diffusing all around them Divine Munificence.
The WIDOW.—By Southey.
COLD was the night wind, drifting fast the snows fell Wide were the downs and shelterless and naked, When a poor Wanderer struggled on her journey, Weary and way-fore.
Drear were the downs, more dreary her reflections; Cold was the night wind, colder was her bosom! She had no home, the world was all before her She had no shelter,
Fast o'er the bleak heath, rattling drove a chariot, "Pity me!" feebly cried the poor Night Wanderer, "Pity me strangers, left with cold and hunger Here I should perish."
"Once I had friends,—but they are now all forsook me! Once I had parents,—they are now in heaven! I had a home once—I had once a husband— Pity me strangers."
"I had a home once—I had once a husband— I am a widow—poor and broken hearted!" Loud blew the wind, unheard was her complaining, On drove the chariot.
On the cold snows, she laid her down to rest her, She heard a horseman—"Pity me," the groan went out, Loud blew the wind, unheard was her complaining, On went the horseman.
Worn out with anguish, toil, cold, and hunger, Down sunk the Wanderer, sleep had seized her senses; There did the traveller find her in the morning, GOD had releas'd her.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY
Butler and Wheaton, 56 Hogheads of excellent Georgia Tobacco
40 Casks of new Rice 600 Barrels of superfine and fine Flour 150 Barrels of Ship Bread 100 Barrels of Pilot Bread.
They have also for Sale, St. Peterburgh clean Hemp Russia and American Cordage New Sable Iron, Russia Sheetings Russia and Ravens Duck Feather Beds, Molasses. February 19.
MAIL-STAGE.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public, that the only regular line of Stages for New-York and Boston, start from A. AMMIDON's, at the sign of the Golden-Ball, near the State-House, in Providence; where ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and take their seats. The Mail Stage leaves Providence for New-York and Boston, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; for New-York at 4 o'clock, A. M. and for Boston, at 6 o'clock, A. M.
Particular care will be taken that the Mail-Stage is not crowded; not more than eight persons are allowed to go in the Mail-Stage to Boston.
SOLOMON HATCH, and Co. January 22. (tf.)
Twenty Dollars Reward.
LOST,
ON the 28th of January, between Koninnicut-Point and the Post-Office in this town, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, consisting of 4 bills, one of an 100 dollars, one of 50 do. one of 30 do. and one of 20 do. The bills were wrapped up in a piece of paper, and the outside directed "Two Hundred Dollars, for Mr. James Temple." A reward of Twenty Dollars will be paid to any person who has found the money above described, and will return it to Mr. TEMPLE, in Providence, or to WILLIAM SMITH, in Pawtuxet. Feb. 1.
GUNNERY.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he carries on the Gunnery business at his Shop, South-end, next door north of Col. John Spurr's; where may be had the following articles, at short notice, made up in the best manner, viz.
Grape Shot, Cannon and Musket Cartridges, Priming Horns, Portfires Match-rope, Musket Balls, Powder and Shot. &c. &c. March 5. ALLEN GLADDING.
Silver Plate, a great variety of valuable household Furniture, and women's wearing Apparel, at Auction.
On Tuesday the 11th inst. will be sold by Public Vendue, at the Auction-Room of
Benjamin Hoppin and Co.
A Quantity of Silver Plate, Household Furniture, wearing Apparel, &c. Among which are—1 elegant Coffee-Pot, 1 do. Tea-Pot, 2 Pint Cans, 1 Sugar Urn and Cream-Pot, 1 soup Ladle, &c. &c. 1 elegant Side-board, 1 do. Chamber Clock, 4 pair do. Looking-Glasses, Table Linen, Bed Furniture, &c. women's wearing Apparel, of every description.
The next day, Wednesday the 12th, the sales will be continued at the store of Capt. Lowry Aborn, on the west side of the Bridge, where will be offered as above, 1 elegant Double Sofa, 1 do. Easy Chair, Mahogany do. green Dining and Windsor do. 14 good Feather-Beds, Mahogany Tables, Brass Hand-Iron, Glass and China Ware, &c. &c.
Sales to begin at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
For Sale,
At the Store of the Subscriber,
200 Barrels of Beef 20 ditto of Pork 50 Pipes of excellent Geneva, warranted equal to any imported 500 Casks of ditto 3 Tons of Ship Bread. 3, 4, 6 and 9 pound Cannon; round Shot, double headed ditto, grape, &c. suitable for the above sized cannon. The above articles will be sold in large or small quantities, as will best suit the purchasers—for cash or approved notes, payable at the Bank. JOHN BROWN. January 1. (tf.)
"He is in glory—the world in tears." WASHINGTON MEDALS.
For SALE, by David Vinton,
At the corner shop, No. 7, Market-Square, PERKINS' celebrated WASHINGTON MEDALS, gold, silver and composition; impressed with the likeness, the initials, the dates of the birth, death, and principal events in the history of the immortal WASHINGTON.
The peculiar excellency of this invention is to imprint on the minds of ALL, especially of YOUTH, the memory and important services of HIM who bought our freedom, and entailed it to posterity.
These medals are worn in Boston, particularly by children of all classes.
January 29. (6w.)
To be Sold,
A FARM situated in the town of Scituate, nine miles westward from Providence, on the south road, so called, to Plainfield, containing about 100 acres; with a dwelling-house, barn, cornhouse and cooper's shop thereon—consisting of plough land, mowing, pasture, orchard and wood-land; and is a delightful island for a country seat, for any gentleman that wishes to purchase. Payment will be made easy, if desired. For further particulars, enquire of JOB FISK, on the premises. Scituate, Feb. 11.
Cooley's genuine Pills,
Prepared by Samuel Cooley, of Boston, State of Connecticut, And secured to him by letters patent, signed by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, and dated at Philadelphia, the 26th day of June, A. D. 1798, agreeable to an act of Congress.
THEY are justly esteemed for their easy operation and good effects; they are a most certain remedy for the Jaundice, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, Gravel, Piles, Scurvy, Dizziness of the Head, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels; they are an antidote against infectious diseases; and are, taking two or three early in the morning, a great preservative against contagious air, remove obstructions of any kind, by dissolving and discharging the morbid matter, help digestion, restore a lost appetite, a sure relief for colicky habits; decayed constitutions are removed by a thorough use of the above Pills.
They are found by experience to be the most safe and easy physic of any composition yet known: Persons under weak circumstances may take them with safety and not find themselves made weaker, as is common to other physic. They are to be taken twice in a day, two in the morning and one at night, more or less, so as to cause one or two movements of the body more than usual; let the patient fast one hour, then eat, drink and exercise as he pleases.
N. B. There is no Mercury in the above Pills. Sold by JOHN POPE, Providence. August 24.
Abraham Hayden,
BOOT and SHOE-MAKER,
Opposite the house of OBADIAH BROWN, Esq. EXECUTES every command in his line of business with neatness and dispatch. Those who wish to favour him with their commands, may rely on being served to their satisfaction.
Long Boots, 7 dollars 50 cents half ditto, 5 dollars—Shoes, 2 dollars. Feb. 12.
GOLDEN BEE-HIVE.
Jeremiah F. Jenkins, No. 3, MARKET-STREET, Has for Sale,
BOHEA Tea, in whole, half, and qr. chests Souchong and Hylon Tea, per chest Russia and Ravens Duck Russia Sheetings, Morocco Skins Complete tea-sets of China Piece and Hard-Ware Goods, as usual Citron, Zant Currants, Figs and Raisins Coffee and Sugar, per barrel Sheet Glass, of various sizes 6 by 6, and 9 by 7 Window-Glass Fashionable Hearth-Rugs and Fire-Fenders 400 Pieces of Nankens 3 Pipes of pleasant flavour'd Brandy. A few old Dutch Cheeses Jan. 22. (6w.)
PROVIDENCE LIBRARY, February 8, 1800.
AT a meeting of the Directors, this day, it was voted, That the Library be opened weekly, on Saturdays, to commence next Saturday afternoon, the 15th inst.—No proprietor to be allowed the liberty of taking out any books until the tax of one dollar on a right be paid, in conformity to a late resolution.
PARIS J. TILLINGHAST, Secretary.
For SALE, by
Amos Maine Atwell,
CONNECTICUT Salted Provisions of the best Qualities, and in excellent shipping order, viz. Prime Beef, Prime Pork, Mefs Pork, and one hog Pork.—Also, 20 Firkins of Butter, 7000 feet 1-4 inch seasoned hard Pine Boards, 2000 feet 1 inch Pine Plank, 700 feet 1 inch cherry-tree Boards, Two thousand Clapboards. The above Goods are offered for sale on terms highly favourable to the purchaser.
ALSO, 15 Puncheons Jamaica Spirits, of the first flavour and quality, which will reduce 33 1-3 per cent. October 30. (t f)
HAPPY CONTRADICTION.
OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES; An extraordinary event at the opening of the extraordinary year 1800.
Being the beginning of the latter end of a century.
AT a tavern last night an old fashioned health was drank—"May we never see an old friend with a new face."—Q, who sat in a corner, slyly observed, that it was all RUDE; that he could satisfy the company they would be all glad to see their friends with new faces. Some grumbled, others laughed, but all seemed curious to learn the particulars; he began thus: "Have you never used
"HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS?"
Yes, said one—No, said another; the experienced applauded the explanation, and those who had been in the habit of mowing their muzzles with handsaws, felt the brushes on their chins bristle with eagerness to render their old fashioned faces new to their friends—to satisfy their curiosity Q went on thus,
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS, which dis-appoint the most sanguine by their smooth and agreeable execution, are sold by appointment, at 75 cents, 1 dollar and 25 cents, and 2 dollars each, with the addition of a composition that will keep it in order for ages, at 50 cents.
BUT MARK THE IMPROVEMENT.
To men who travel where there are no professional face-scrapers—to seamen of every grade—to the whiskered soldier in his hatted tent—(how comfortable.)
The new invented and improved Box, containing, in the compass of little more than an ordinary comb-case, A polished Razor—Comb—Brush—Lather Box, and Mirror—with a box for the surprising composition, all in a Morocco case, most conveniently calculated to fit the pocket without incumbrance.
The whole of this new portable and useful apparatus sold at No. 65, South Third-Street (opposite the United States Bank) Philadelphia; and in Providence, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, at No. 3, Market-street.
At only three Dollars. And by the agents usually appointed to dispose of the invaluable and agreeable STROP. Feb. 9. (t. f.)
REMOVAL,
At the Store occupied by the late WEL-COME ARNOLD, Esq. the subscriber offers, for the accommodation of Apothecaries, Physicians, and private Families, an assortment of genuine SIMPLE and COMPOUND MEDICINES:
Among which are the following Patent Medicines, viz. TURLINGTON's Balsam of Life, Cundell's celebrated Balsam of Honey, for coughs, colds, &c. Hill's Balsam of Honey, Bateman's pectoral Drops, Daffey's Elixir Salutis, Essence of Peppermint, Bowen's Sago in canisters, Anderson's true Scott's Pills, in large and small boxes; Hooper's female Pills, Keyser's antiven. Pills, cephalic Snuff, pungent Smelling-Salts, &c.
Also, best Peruvian red Bark, common ditto, Colombo, Ipecacuanha, Gum Camphire, Salt-Petre, &c. &c. &c.
Medicine Chests put up at a short notice, marked and numbered, with accurate and neatly written Directions.
Families and Physicians may depend on having their orders attended to with the greatest exactness and dispatch.
To the above he has added an assortment of
GENUINE GROCERIES, Consisting of Brandy, first and fourth proof; old Jamaica Spirits, fourth proof; Jamaica Rum, St. Croix Rum, Cherry Rum, Holland Gin, Hylon, Hylon-Skin and Bohemian Teas; Loaf and Brown Sugar, Surinam Molasses, Coffee, Flour, Rice, Rye and Indian Meal, &c. &c. &c.
Constant attendance given from sunrise till 9 o'clock in the evening, and the smallest favours gratefully acknowledged, by JEREMIAH BROWN HOWELL.
N. B. He has five or six loads of THATCH (cut early and well secured) for sale, or to exchange for Potash, Raile, Wood, or other country produce. February 5.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing or receiving either of three notes, purporting to be signed by the subscriber to SLACK and DIXON, for twenty dollars each. One dated June 16th, 1798—one dated September 18th, 1798, and one dated December 18th, 1798. As I have never executed any such notes to them, or either of them, I am determined not to pay them, or either of them, the notes all being forged; and I shall make defence against the same. February 2. MARVIN MORRIS.
For SALE, by
Salmon Arnold,
At his Store on the Long Wharf, NINE hundred Bushels of CORN, Also, Six thousand weight of TOBACCO. March 5.
For Charleston (S. C.)
The brig HERMES, JOHN EARLE, master—lying at Capt. Joseph Tillinghast's wharf; to sail for the 14th of March. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to Capt. WILLIAM EARLE, South End. Feb. 6.
For SALE, by
THOMAS JONES,
FORTY Hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES, at a low price, on which 50 days credit will be given. Barrels of good brown SUGAR, Boxes of Window GLASS, 20 casks of POWDER, and an assortment of SHOT, RAISINS of the first quality, in casks and boxes, Real Spanish SEGARS, in boxes of 1000. Ten-plate iron STOVES, and close ditto. A quantity of 3 thread Holland Seine TWINE, of the first quality, suitable for the menhaden fishery.
CASH GIVEN FOR Clover, Herds-Grass and Bent HAY-SEED; also, for good OATS, RYE and INDIAN CORN
Any of the above Goods will be exchanged for good Butter, Cheese, Hogs-Lard, Oats, Rye, Barley, or Tallow. January 15. (6w.)
WHEREAS at the Supreme Judicial Court, holden at Providence, September term, 1799, the subscribers were, by said Court, appointed Commissioners to receive the claims against ANDREW COZZENS, of said Providence, who has obtained the benefit of an act passed in June, A. D. 1756, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors." NOTICE is therefore hereby given to the creditors of the said ANDREW, to exhibit their respective claims to us within nine months from the 25th day of September last, otherwise they will be precluded according to the act above mentioned. SAMUEL W. BRIDGEMAN, PAUL ALLEN, February 26. BENJAMIN COZZENS, jun.
Providence, &c.
WHEREAS Capt. JOSEPH COOKE, of Providence, Mariner, has preferred his petition to the next Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Providence, in and for the county aforesaid, on the third Monday of March next, praying, for divers causes therein set forth, that a decree of divorce between him and his wife Susannah, of said Providence, should be granted.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons concerned, to appear before said Court, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. PAUL ALLEN, jun. Clerk. Providence, Feb. 19.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. Providence, &c.
WHEREAS MARCY SLACK, of Smithfield, in said county, wife of JOSEPH SLACK, of said Smithfield, preferred her petition to the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of Providence, at the next term thereof, holden at Providence, in and for the county of Providence, on the fourth Monday in March next, praying, for divers causes therein set forth, that a decree of divorce between her and her said husband may be passed: Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, to appear at said court, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Feb. 10. PAUL ALLEN, jun. Clerk. Providence, &c.
WHEREAS ANNA SMITH, of Gloucester, wife of James Smith, jun. of said Gloucester, in said county, preferred her petition to the next term of the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden in Providence, in said county, on the third Monday of March next, praying, for divers causes therein set forth, that a decree of divorce between her and her said husband may be passed: NOTICE is hereby given to the said James, to appear at the next term of said Court in said county, and show cause, if any he hath, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. PAUL ALLEN, Clk. February 26, 1800.
Kent, &c. State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
WHEREAS SARAH JORDAN, of Coventry, in the county of Kent, wife of John Jordan, of Cogburn, in the State of New-Hampshire, has filed her petition in the clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court for said county, praying, for divers causes therein set forth, that said Court would pass a decree of divorce, rendering null and void the bonds of marriage subsisting between her and her said husband: NOTICE is hereby given to all persons concerned, to appear, if they see cause, at the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at East-Greenwich, within and for said county of Kent, on the second Monday of April next, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. A. BOYD, Clerk. East Greenwich, Feb. 19.