The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-09-18 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. 38. ]
WEDNESDAY, September 18, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
COLLEGE SEAL.
THE person who borrowed the COLLEGE SEAL last year, and did not return it, will much oblige the subscriber, by returning it immediately, as no diplomas can be completed without it.
JONATHAN MAXCY.
R. I. College, Sept. 11.
The Most Worshipful PELEG CLARKE, Esq; GRAND MASTER.
THE officers and members of the GRAND LODGE of the most ancient and honourable fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, are hereby notified to convene at the State-House in South-Kingstown, on Monday the 23d inst. at 9 o'clock, A. M. in order to constitute and consecrate Washington Lodge, No. 2, and to install the officers thereof.
By order,
JOHN HANDY, Grand Secretary.
N. B. Brethren in general are invited to attend. Newport, Sept. 7.
Fresh Flour.
JUST ARRIVED, FRESH Superfine FLOUR, Pilot and Ship BREAD, for sale by BUTLER and WHEATON. Also for Sale, Corn, Swedish Iron and Cardage. September 11.
GREAT BARGAINS
WILL be sold at Public Auction on Monday the 23d instant, viz. Fourteen HOUSE LOTS, Situated in the southerly part of the town, on a street laid out by Ebenezer Thompson, Esq; running southerly from the north-west corner of the house of Mr. Isaac Peck, near Tockwotton, to a street under the bank of Fox-Point Hill. The Lots measure 40 feet by 70, and are numbered, on a plat of said lots, from 29 to 36, and from 45 to 50, inclusive. A plat may be seen, any time previous to the sale, at the store of B. HOPPIN and Co.
Conditions of Sale—Approved Notes at 40 days, payable at Bank.
BENJAMIN HOPPIN, Vend. Mast.
September 11.
For Charleston (S. C.) The Sloop LYDIA, WILL sail in 10 days. For freight or passage, apply to EZEKIEL DURFEY, or to Mr. WILLIAM VALENTINE.
The subscriber wants to purchase, Butter, Cheese, Apples, Cider, Potatoes and Oats, for which cash will be given.—He has for sale, a few casks of Charleston TOBACCO, which he will sell low for cash, or the above mentioned articles.
September 4. EZEKIEL DURFEY.
For Sale,
THE real estate where the subscriber now lives, situated in Weybosset-Street, nearly opposite the Long Wharf—consisting of a well finished two story Dwelling-House, a large Store, Barn, Chaife-House, Stable and Garden. The Lot is 41 feet fronting the street, and extends 99 feet back.
Also—a Right in Field's Fountain Water-Works.
The whole will be sold for cash or short credit, with sufficient security, on reasonable terms. For particulars, apply to A. TESTE.
N. B. A neat Farm, within 10 miles of Providence, with a small well-finished house upon it, would be taken in payment.
September 4.
Rhode-Island District.
BY virtue of a warrant from the Hon. BENJAMIN BOURN, Esq; Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District:
There will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, on Thursday the 19th of September inst. at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, the SCHOONER FLYING-FISH, with her tackle, apparel, &c. as she now lies at Ashton's Wharf, in Providence; said Schooner having been adjudged forfeited for having been fitted, equipped and employed in transporting slaves from the coast of Africa to the West-Indies.
W. PECK, Marshal, Providence, September 4, 1799.
For SALE, by
Abbott and Ingals, At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excellent order, very reasonable for cash or short credit.
They want to purchase,
OAK BARK,
For which the highest price in cash will be given.
May 29.
To be Sold or Let, ON REASONABLE TERMS, A Large and commodious four story HOUSE, in Westminster-Street, adjoining the Theatre, with a good store, convenient for the retailing business.
Also, to Let,
The STORE in front of the House where the subscriber now lives, opposite the Town Pump. BENJAMIN TALBOT. (t. f.) July 17.
Sugden's Specific,
For the Cure of Sprains and Bruises.
THE afflicted who are labouring under the painful accidents of SPRAINS and BRUISES, may be assured of being afforded permanent relief, by an immediate application of the above Specific, used agreeably to the printed directions, which will be given on purchasing the Specific; and which ought to be particularly observed in its application.
As one of the strongest proofs of its efficacy in the above complaints, the inventor has been politely favoured with the patronage of the following medical gentlemen; and who have been pleased publicly to recommend it, as follows:
"WE the undersigned, Physicians of Providence, Rhode-Island, having given Sugden's Specific a trial, do venture to recommend it to the Public, as proving eminently serviceable in the cure of Sprains and Bruises."
AMOS THROOP, PARDON BOWEN, BENJAMIN DYER."
N. B. The above Specific is sold by Dr. Benjamin Dyer, and Dr. Amos Throop, in 8-ounce phials, provided with tin cases for the safety of travellers and mariners, at 6/each; and without tin cases, at 4/.
Benjamin Thurber,
Has just received from New-York, a fresh Assortment of GOODS, which are now opening at his Store, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes;
Among which are,
A VARIETY of fancy Patches, Chintzes and Calicoes, such as must suit those who will call and see them; English and India Satins, Lustring Silks, for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Bengals, Crapes, Tambour Mullins, Lappets, Mullinets, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrellas, Window-Blinds, a large assortment of Black and White Laces, Mullin Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls, Dunstable Hats and Straw Trimmings, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, House Paper, Bohemian Tea by the dozen, French and Spanish Flute Indigo, warranted good; Durants, Moreens, Russells, London Pewter, Looking-Glasses, China and Delf Ware, with other articles too numerous to mention, at a small advance for cash.
July 31.
(8 w.)
Cooley's genuine Pills,
Prepared by Samuel Cooley, of Bolton, 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 early 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 costive 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 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 PORE, Providence.
August 21.
Notice.
OWNERS or POSSESSORS of CARRIAGES for the conveyance of Persons, and RETAILERS of WINES and FOREIGN DISTILLED SPIRITS, are requested to pay attention to the Notifications relating to those duties, which agreeably to law, have been placed in different public places in the county of Providence; as in cases of neglect, the penalties will be indiscriminately demanded. N. CUSHING, Sept. 4. Collector of the Revenue.
FOR THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
The Adelpiad, No. XVII.
HAVING put on my old spectacles, I loll back in my chair in a musing posture, to consider what further I should write; when, notwithstanding the hum of the flies, I fell into a profound slumber. Methought I was transported by some imaginary conveyance to the abode of bad authors. The place seemed perfectly natural, and several of my brethren shook me by the hand, the moment of my first appearance, as an old acquaintance. We were standing on a large level extended plain, where a majestic Goddess made her appearance, with a glass in her hand. Her name was Impartiality. The glass had such wonderful properties, that every author who looked through it would be presented with a kind of magic representation, either of the effects which his writings had produced, or the situation in which they stood in the public opinion.
There seemed a violent bustle among the different competitors, who should first arrive at that honour. A little duodecimo author, who had published a book full of rebuffs, conundrums and repartees, first edged himself in by the bulky quartos and fat folios, and tript up to the glass. He beheld a large stage erected in the middle of a platform, on which was placed a harlequin, who diverted the audience by his mountebank tricks and gesticulations. He threw himself into every possible shape; sometimes he resembled a frog, sometimes a monkey, and sometimes a pair of nutcrackers. The giggle of contempt, which the author contrived into a smile of approbation, succeeded; and the little author, well satisfied, departed. Another author approached, with his brows knit together with importance, told the admiring throng to give way, talked much about common sense, asserted his natural right to the glass; and, having recruited himself with a plentiful dram, which, as he said, conferred on him the prophetic gift of second-sight, was finally admitted. He beheld a large concourse of people peaceably employed in their various occupations. Some were turning the distaff; others plied the anvil; the oak was felled; the ship was building—the earth was ploughed—the seed was scattered, and harmonious labour seemed universal. Immediately a shaking-quaker started up in the midst, harangued the surrounding audience, while the implements of industry fell from their hands. Their occupations were neglected—the anvil ceased to echo with the sound of the hammer—the distaff was unmoved—the oak remained standing on the mountain—the ship seemed to rot upon the stocks—the earth was covered with thistles—while the wondering multitude performed antic dances, and the most extravagant distortions. Suddenly a grave, long-bearded man, who by his actions was discovered to be Experience, admonished the multitude, who peaceably returned to their various occupations, while the deluded preacher was transformed into a toad, and hopped out of the circle.
An author who had written much on natural religion, opposed to supernatural, next succeeded, and beheld a large apothecaries' shop, with these letters engraved in glaring capitals on the sign: "MEDICINES OF ALL KINDS TO BE SOLD HERE." A crowd of customers attended—his prescriptions were eagerly purchased by every class of citizens; but the effects seemed to have been produced by a midnight's revelry and debauch; for opiates were the only medicines administered.
A poetical complimentary author, after having screwed his features into a smile, prinked himself up, and paid his devotion to the glass. He beheld a large sluggish river running silently along, which appeared to be the river of oblivion. At length the head, hands and feet of a man were drifted along, struggling violently to gain the opposite shore. His exertions were all in vain, until a female form, distinguished for a dignified serenity of countenance, who by her air and demeanour denoted the Goddess of Justice, made her appearance. She seemed to lend an helping hand; but, instead of drawing him from the water, gently took his head under the wave, and down went the poor victim to the bottom.
A band of critical authors next appeared before the glass, and beheld an human victim bound to the stake. A horde of savages immediately encircled him, and seemed to exhaust all the ingenuity of torment. Some were tearing his garments from his fingers; others were sticking lighted splinters in his flesh; while others scooped his eyes from their sockets, and placed coals of fire in their bleeding cavities. At length a band of savages, more merciful than the rest, by slow consuming fires (which they would now and then extinguish, to make the torment more acute) consumed the poor victim to ashes. Afrighted by so horrible a spectacle, I started from my slumbers, and, melancholy to relate, my spectacles were broken.
ANECDOTE.
COSMO DE MEDICI, having a country gentleman to dinner, some Muscovite peers were put on the table. The rustic, thinking they were wild geese, said, "Now we give those to the hogs." Cosmo replied, "We do not;" and turning to a servant, added, "quick, take away."
Foreign Advises,
By the late arrival at Bolton from Liverpool.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
Admiralty-Office, June 22.
Extract of a letter from Captain Sir William Sydney Smith, to Mr. Nepean, dated Tigre, off Tripoli, in Syria, the 22d of April, 1799.
I BEG leave to transmit, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, a copy of my report to the Right Hon. Earl St. Vincent, of late events in this quarter.
Tigre, off St. John d'Acre, the 23d March, 1799.
MY LORD, I HAVE the honour to inform you, that, in consequence of intelligence from Cezar Pacha, governor of Syria, of the incursion of Gen. Buonaparte's army into that province, and his approaches to its capital, Acre, I hastened with a proportion of the naval force under my orders to its relief, and had the satisfaction to arrive there two days before the enemy made its appearance.
Much was done in the interval, under the direction of Capt. Miller, of the Theseus, and Col. Phelipaux, towards putting the place in a better state of defence, to resist the attack of an European army; and the presence of a British naval force appeared to encourage and decide the Pacha and his troops to make a vigorous resistance.
The enemy's advanced guard was discovered at the foot of Mount Carmel, on the night of the 17th, by the Tigre's guard boats; those troops not expecting to find a naval force of any description in Syria, took up their ground close to the water side, and consequently were exposed to the fire of grape shot from the boats, which put them to the rout the instant it opened upon them, and obliged them to retire precipitately up the side of the Mount.
The main body of the army finding the road between the sea and mount Carmel thus exposed, came in by that of Nazareth, and invested the town of Acre to the east, but not without being much harassed by the Samaritan Arabs, who are even more inimical to the French than the Egyptians, and better armed. As the enemy returned our fire by musketry only, it was evident that they had not brought cannon with them, which were therefore to be expected by sea, and measures were taken accordingly for intercepting them; the Theseus was already detached off Jaffa (Joppa).
The enemy's flotilla which came in from sea, fell in with and captured the Torride, and was coming round Cape Carmel, when it was discovered from the Tigre, consisting of a corvette and nine sail of gun vessels; on seeing us they hauled off. The alacrity of the ship's company in making sail after them was highly praiseworthy; our guns soon reached them, and seven, as per list, struck; the corvette containing Buonaparte's private property, and two small vessels escaped, since it became an object to secure the prizes without chasing further; their cargoes consisted of the battering train of artillery, ammunition, platforms, &c. destined for the siege of Acre, being much wanted for its defence. The prizes were accordingly anchored off the town, manned from the ships, and immediately employed in harassing the enemy's posts, impeding his approaches, and covering the ship's boats, sent further in shore, to cut off his supplies of provisions, conveyed coastwise. They have been constantly occupied in these services for these five days and nights past; and such has been the zeal of their crews, that they requested not to be relieved, after many hours exercise and labour at their guns and oars. I am sorry to say we have met with some loss, as per inclosed list, which, however, is balanced by greater, on the part of the enemy, by the encouragement given to the Turkish troops, from our example, and by the time that is gained for the arrival of a sufficient force to render Buonaparte's whole project abortive. I have reason to be perfectly satisfied with the gallantry and perseverance of lieutenants Busby, Inglefield, Knight, Stokes, and Lieut. Baitor, of the marines, and of the petty officers and men under their orders.
I have the honour to be, &c.
W. SYDNEY SMITH.
Right Hon. Earl St. Vincent.
FROM THE PARIS PAPERS.
GENOA JUNE 30.
After the disastrous engagements sustained by Macdonald, he was obliged to retreat to Pistoia, in Tuscany, which place he reached on the 28th. The enemy has not yet made any attempt to follow him, so that we still preserve a communication with the army of Naples, and also with Moreau, along the river Levante. Though these melancholy reverses have totally changed the aspect of our affairs in Italy, and in a great measure destroyed our brightest hopes, yet while this communication subsists, a retreat to Genoa is still open to the French in Lower Italy and Tuscany, by way of Sarzana and Sestri di Levante. The divisions of Lepoye and Victor, though much harassed in their retreat across the mountains, through the valley of Tanaro, still

occupy the defiles of the Genoese Appenines, and thus cover the road of the Corniche.
General Moreau is in this city. His successes were not capable of compensating the losses sustained by Macdonald, and the return of the army, while it quiets our fears respecting the near approach of the enemy, has increased the scarcity of provisions, of which we have some time been in the greatest want; and the English fleet deprives us of any hope of being supplied by sea.
A body of troops has been detached to the river of Ponent, in order to take up a position in the Corniche, which leads to Nice, and to oppose any attempts which the enemy might take to cut off the retreat of the army, by marching from Piedmont through the valley of Queglia, or by the way of Ceva, upon Savona; a project which is most probable the enemy will attempt, but which it is of the utmost importance to frustrate.
JULY 1. The greatest anxiety prevails here with respect to the future conduct of Gen. Moreau. He must either defend our city and the mountains by which it is protected, or fall back to the former position occupied by the French three years ago in the environs of Vade and Finale, lest he should be intercepted by Suwarrows troops from Piedmont. Our situation is very critical, but we learn that 12,000 men have arrived at Nice, from the interior of France. Should they arrive time enough to take advantageous positions, Moreau may be induced to keep his ground at Genoa, and preserve his communication with Nice. Tuscany is entirely given up, and it is confidently said that Macdonald has received orders to join Moreau's army, by the way of Lucca, Massa and Spezzia. The reports spread of the rapid progress of the insurgents, in the country of Ancona, and the southern parts of Italy, shew more than ever, the necessity of this measure. If it does not take place, Macdonald must be attacked in front by the Austro-Russians, and in the rear by the insurgents.
The means of subsistence are very much wanting here.
LUBECK, JUNE 23.
The arrival of a Russian corps here is no longer doubtful, and every preparation is making to receive them: We are led to believe they are to co-operate with an English army which is shortly expected on the Continent. Several Dutch officers who were about three years ago in the service of England, have received their appointments. Sweden will scarcely remain inactive; and it is hardly possible for Denmark to continue neutral in transactions with which it is so nearly affected.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY.
ARRETE OF JULY 1.
 Art. 1. An army shall be formed on the frontiers of the Alps, under the name of the army of the Alps.  2. The Citizen Championet, General of Division, is appointed commander in chief of the army, under the orders of the commander in chief of the armies of Italy and of the Alps.  3. The Minister at War is charged with the execution of the present resolution. 
(Signed) SIEYES, President. LAGARDE, Sec. Gen.
BERNE, JULY 4.
Reinforcements constantly arrive at the Head Quarters of the French army, and the best measures are taken to provide for the subsistence of the troops. Nothing of moment has lately passed between the armies, but Massena inspects the whole line every day.
NICE, JUNE 30.
A French convoy of nearly 40 sail, laden with corn, has arrived at Villa-Franca, in the canton of Nice.
Gen. Brenier left this place in the morning, with 10,000 men, to relieve Meusnier, at Coni.
ROVEREDO, JUNE 26.
On the 21st. Field Marshal Suwarrows received intelligence, by a Courier, that 20,000 Neapolitans had entered the Roman territory, and were advancing to unite themselves with the Imperial army. The same Courier brings the news of the capture of Capua by storm. The whole garrison was put to the sword. Twelve thousand armed peasants advancing from Abruzzo, had blockaded Gueta. All those Neapolitans, whom the French had formed into patriotic legions, were deserting very fast to Cardinal Ruffo. The first column of the second auxiliary corps is expected at Verona on the 5th of July.
CONSTANTINOPLE, MAY 12.
On the 24th of April, the Porte received the pleasing intelligence of the defeat of the besiegers of Acre, by Ghezaz Pacha, with the assistance of a corps that came from Damascus by night, in such a manner, that only a few of the enemy remained, and all their cannon and ammunition were taken.
Buonaparte, however, is said to have retreated with only 3 field-pieces, and 3000 French to the redoubts, 6 leagues from Acre, where he had been surrounded by Ghezaz's troops, and those of his friend Pasha Krushwif Aliga.
PARIS, JULY 11.
A considerable number of troops are continually marching from Brussels, Gand, Bruges, and the frontiers of Holland, for Ostend, and that part of the coast of the Republic, which is threatened by the English.
July 12. Marbot, General of Division, has been appointed to the command of the 17th Military Division, in the room of Gen. Joubert, who is intended by the Directory to be promoted to the rank of Commander in Chief of the army of Italy.
July 13. Bernadotte, the Minister at War, has written an official letter to Gen. Moreau, desiring the names and ranks of the commanders of the fortresses in the Cisalpine Republic and Piedmont, who surrendered those places to the
enemy, that they may be brought to trial. Moreau is required to get them arrested immediately. Bernadotte concludes his letter in the following manner.
"Their trials are expected by the whole nation. They are demanded by the army of Italy. They are enjoined by the glory and safety of the Republic."
Bernadotte, Minister at war, to officers of all ranks now in Paris.
"The dangers with which our country is threatened require your presence on the frontiers. The barbarian monarchs, whom you some time ago drove back to the interior of their kingdoms, now threaten your liberty."
"If you have no further occasion for glory, you have more than ever occasion for liberty, which has been established by so many sacrifices, and you must take arms again to defend that sacred liberty."
"The officers of all ranks now liable to serve at Paris, shall immediately repair to their departments, to command in the auxiliary battalions."
"Military Republicans! The banner of your enemies is corruption, treachery, despotism; ours is fidelity, courage, liberty. Can victory wave any length of time? (Signed) BERNADOTTE."
The insurgents in Italy, according to letters from Venice of the 24th of June, have made themselves masters of Pezaro, of a part of the coast of the Adriatic, and the fortress of St. Leon, situated between Urbino and Cesina. In the extremity of Italy our affairs are equally bad. Cardinal Ruffo has reduced Altamura and Capua, and Naples is the only place that still holds out, though its surrender cannot be very distant.
The Pope left Briancon at 8 in the morning of the 27th of June, accompanied by the Central Commissary of the department, and several general officers. Four of the prelates in his train had set out from Grenoble to Dijon, about a fortnight before.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED, JULY 10.
A great number of addresses congratulated the Council on the fall of the Triumvirate, and demanded the speedy punishment of the traitors. Among these addresses there is one of the principal districts of Paris, which declares that nothing can be done while the guilty remain unpunished.
"Punish" say they, "Merlin, the fabricator of conspiracies; Rewbell and Scherer, dilapidators and plunderers; Lareveilliere, the exciter of war in La Vendee; Francois Neufchateau, as having morally assassinated all the patriots; Ramel, who has disorganized the Finances, and ruined the public Treasury; lastly, Talleyrand, WHO HAS PROVOKED AND ORGANIZED THE ASSASSINATION AT RAS-TADT."
Referred to a Committee of Five.
LONDON, JUNE 24.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House went into a committee of Supply. Voted, That the sum of 160,000l. be raised, to make good sums due to the Commissioners for settling American claims; 35,000l. in indemnification to Earl St. Vincents, and Sir Charles Grey.
East India House, July 13.
A letter from Sir Sidney Smith, dated at Acre, 16th May, states, that the French had made four desperate attacks on that place, in every one of which they had been repulsed with great loss. In the whole, they have lost 8 generals, 80 of their best officers, and upwards of 4000 of their best troops. Buonaparte has lost the confidence of his army, who are very discontented. The Princes of the Druzes, who were the only friends he had, have come over to the Turks. In the fourth attack, the Turks rushed in upon the bayonets of the French (who could only fire once) with their sabres, and cut them down in a terrible manner. A private letter from Smyrna mentions the names of the eight generals killed, viz. Lascane, Cassarelli, Langur, Lafae, Devos, Vaux, Kampen, and Dagan.
Important.
By the Two Friends, Capt. Gardner, arrived at New-York, in 46 days from London.
VIENNA, JULY 6.
This morning Prince Sulkowsky, and last night, Capt. Neuchauz, of the staff, arrived express from Italy, and two Russian officers, as couriers, who set out for Petersburg with French standards and other trophies of war.
By the first we learn, that Field Marshal Suwarrows has defeated Gen. Moreau, after a battle of three days; and the citadel of Alessandria is said to have surrendered to the allies.
The latter brings the confirmation of the important intelligence of Gen. Moreau having been completely defeated and put to flight by the allies, in the Genoese, after one of the most bloody battles. Suwarrows's dispatches are dated the 30th of June, in the evening. To-morrow the court will publish the details.
The loss of the citadel of Turin was very painful to Gen. Moreau, as it covered in some measure his rear and left flank.
The city and district of Lodi, in the Milanese, has offered to raise a corps of 15,000 men for the Emperor's service, which has been declined for the present.
PARIS, JULY 17.
There is circulated in the department of the Lower Seine, a denunciation against Jean Debry, signed by the widow of Roberjot. The object of this paper is to justify Austria from the assassination committed on our plenipotentiaries, and to throw all the odium on the French government. The libel goes so far as to say, that Jean Debry, disguised as a hussar, was himself the assassin of Roberjot.
It was Gouraud who wounded Victor Hugues
in a duel; he had served under him. The ball went through his arm, and lodged in his breast. It is supposed he cannot survive the operation of attempting to extract it.
CONFIRMATION.
LONDON, JULY 24.
Downing-Street, July 23, 1799.
Dispatches, of which the following are extracts, were this day received from the right hon. Lord Henley, by the right hon. Lord Grenville, his majesty's principal secretary of state for the foreign department.
Extract of a letter from Lord Henley to Lord Grenville, dated Vienna, July 6, 1799.
"The letters from Constantinople, of the 18th past, state, that official intelligence had been received by the Turkish government from Acre, that the garrison of that place had made, on the 21st of May, a general sally against the army of Gen. Buonaparte, had completely defeated it, and put a great part of it to the sword: that Gen. Buonaparte had, in consequence, found himself obliged to set fire to his camp and baggage, and to avail himself of the darkness of the night to retire towards Joppa: that Ghezaz Pacha had immediately not only sent his cavalry in pursuit of him, but had dispatched orders to proper places as far as might be possible to straiten or cut off his retreat; and that the heads of thirteen French generals and three hundred French officers, sent by different Tartars, had arrived at Constantinople, and had been exposed, according to custom, on the gate of the palace, with a suitable inscription."
"A second messenger from Marshal Suwarrows, dispatched from Alessandria on the 1st inst. is just received. I am informed that, besides a detailed relation of the brilliant successes of the imperial army, on the 17th, 18th and 19th, past, and by which it appears that the loss of the French amounts in all to twenty thousand men, killed and taken prisoners, he brings an account of the Austrians having re-occupied the town of Tortona."
Extract of a letter from Lord Henley to Lord Grenville, dated July 9, 1799.
"An express arrived yesterday with dispatches from Gen. Kray, of the 1st inst. mentioning the surrender of Bologna, by capitulation, to Gen. Klenau on the preceding day."
"In addition to the intelligence which I lately conveyed to your lordship, of the defeat of Gen. Buonaparte, and his flight towards Joppa, I have now to state that this government has received official accounts from Constantinople, dated the 22d past, that Joppa had been taken by the allied force (meaning, it is to be supposed, that under Sir Sidney Smith and a body of Turks:) that Buonaparte had reached El Arish, on the frontier of Syria, in his flight; and that it was scarcely to be believed that in his present circumstances of distress, he would be able to gain in safety the Egyptian side of the desert."
"The master of the Ville de Paris, Lord St. Vincent's flag ship, arrived at the admiralty this morning, with dispatches from his lordship, and advices from Gen. Cupler. These dispatches confirm the former accounts received of the junction of the French and Spanish fleets. There had been no action at the date of the dispatches."
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
TREATY BUSINESS.
Some time ago, the Board of Commissioners on British claims, sitting at Philadelphia, ceased their functions without going through the business; since which, the Commissioners on American Claims, sitting in London, have also discontinued their sittings—so that an accommodation of that business seems to be thrown at a distance.
Amidst the difficulties and dangers by which the French are surrounded, their vivacity seems not to have forsaken them. The foreign papers state, that during Moreau's retreat, some of the generals were lamenting bitterly the reverse of fortune of their armies—"Well, well!" exclaimed Moreau, "last year we were successful; this year we are otherwise. If it be true that Fortune's wheel turns round, it is impossible to be always on the top."
From PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11.
[OFFICIAL.]
Extract of a letter from Capt. Brown, of the United States ship Merrimack, to the Secretary of the Navy, dated at Sea, August 10.
"I captured, last Tuesday, the letter of marque Buonaparte, from St. Bartholomews, with a cargo of beef, pork and dry goods, and carried her safe into St. Christopher's; worth about 20,000 dollars."
The Merrimack, Capt. Brown, has been one of our most successful cruisers. Such officers and such men deserve success.
Anecdote of the Merrimack. A sailor in the West-Indies wished to enter in the Merrimack, and his Captain made the proposition of an exchange with Capt. Brown, who consented; but upon questioning the crew, not one could be found willing to quit the ship, though he had the prospect of a speedy return home. [Continued.]
From Surinam, we learn, That Capt. M'Neil continued at his station near Brandt-point, waiting for the French corvette, which lay in sight in the river, ready for sea, and having upwards of 70,000 dollars on board. Capt. M'Neil's boats have captured a small French privateer, which he has fitted out; and has accepted the service of the brig Eliza, Capt. Mariner, of 18 guns, which is also cruising on that station. Capt. M'Neil was under but little apprehension from the 44 gun ship expected from Cayenne.
On Thursday evening last, the frigate United States, Commodore Barry, arrived at Newport, from the southward.
The Boston frigate, with her convoy, arrived at Cape-Francois the latter part of August.
The Ganges, Capt. Tingey, has lately captured seven prizes; among them is a privateer of 14 guns.
A very severe battle has been fought between Capt. Chase, of the ship Rose, of Newburyport, and a French privateer. The battle lasted an hour and an half, in which the privateer was dangerously hulled; but Capt. Chase having 4 men killed and 46 wounded, out of 25, of which his crew consisted, the pirates were enabled to board and carry her. The ship is said to be the most valuable ever bound from the West-Indies to that port. Capt. Chase was wounded, and his mate killed.
By the last evening's mail, we learn, that a British fleet has blockaded Surinam.
An Agent from Toussaint, to the government of the United States, has arrived at Baltimore.
The epidemical fever, continues to rage in New-York and Philadelphia, with increasing mortality.
Died,
At Salem, Eliza Hasket Doby , Esq; aged 65, an eminent merchant of that place. "He was among the first who embarked in the trade beyond the Cape of Good Hope, which has since become so extensive and so lucrative. He made various improvements in navigation; and the many excellent vessels built according to his own plans, and under his immediate direction, are proofs of his skill in naval architecture."
At Nottingham, N. H. General Joseph Cilly , aged 60. The death of Gen. Cilly, adds another victim to the grave, of one of those heroes who early distinguished themselves in the American revolution.
At New-York, of the Yellow Fever, Dr. Perkins , inventor of the Metallic Tractors. Mr. A. Beers, and Mr. Robert Hurst, printers.
At East-Greenwich, Preferred Pearse , Esq.
Port of Providence.
ENTERED.
Sloop Betty, Atkin, Hudson; sloop Juno, Trowbridge, New-York; brig Hermes, Earle, Charleston; sloop Cordelia, Russell, New-York; sloop Lydia, Warner, Newport.
CLEARED.
Brig Charlotte, Northup, East-Greenwich; sloop Friendship, Godfrey, New-York; sloop Leopold, Farnum, Newport; brig Ranger, Peckham, Barbados.
JUST OPENED, AND NOW READY FOR SALE, BY Benjamin Hoppin and Co.
At their Auction-Room opposite the Market,
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES OF FALL and WINTER GOODS, viz.
 One bale of Kersseymeres  One ditto of Flannels and Baizes  One ditto of Elasticos  One ditto of Swandowns  One ditto of Plains  One ditto of Rose-Blankets  One ditto of Twill'd  Mix'd Coatings  India Cottons of various qualities  Bandanno Handkerchiefs  Calicoes, Shawls, Pins  Ladies' Cotton Hose, Threads, No. 1, 2, 3 and 4  Ribbons, 3, 3 1/2, 4 and 4 1/2  An elegant assortment of Looking-Glasses  One bale of German Linen Sheetings  12 Pieces of Russia Duck.  They have likewise on hand for sale, 20 Hogsheads of best St. Croix Rum  12 ditto of Molasses  3 Chests of excellent Bohemian Tea  Wine-Glasses by the gross  Writing, Wrapping, Press and Sheathing Paper. 
New Household Furniture, Consisting of one Mahogany and one Cherry-tree Bureau—one Mahogany and one Cherry-tree Desk—high post, slatted and cain'd Bedsteads, with many other articles. Sept. 18.
WANTED,
A good Man Servant.
ONE of good character and suitable qualities, may hear of a situation. Apply to NICHOLAS BROWN. September 18.
To be Sold,
A FARM, pleasantly situated in the town of Mendon, in the county of Worcester, within half a mile of the Meeting-House, on the road leading from Providence to Worcester, containing one hundred and seventeen acres of good LAND;—consisting of mowing, ploughing, pasturing and wood land; with a House, Barn and a good Orchard. Said farm is well watered and well fenced.—For further particulars, enquire of
EBENEZER CHAPIN, jun. living on the premises. Mendon, August 27, 1799.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen from the pasture of CALVIN DEAN, in the western part of Providence, on the 9th or 10th inst. a chestnut-coloured MARE, her feet white, and a team on all her huffs, with a black mane and tail, and a natural pacer; low carriage, and 7 or 8 years of age. Whoever will return the said Mare to RUFUS PACK, in Providence, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges paid. JAMES THURBER. September 18.
Taken up,
A Dark bay MARE, about 8 years old, four white feet, and a white stripe in her face—paces mostly. The owner may have her again, by applying and paying charges to ARTHUR GREENE. North-Providence, Sept. 18.
To be Sold,
A CHAISE and a good Family HORSE, with a complete harness, and a handsome SLEIGH. For particulars, apply to Mr. R. MORAN, at Pawtucket, or to A. TEAT, September 18.
Just Published, and to be Sold at this office, THE ART OF EXCELLING; an Oration, delivered in the Benetuel Congregational Meeting-House, at Providence, before the Society of the FEDERAL ADELPHI, on their Anniversary, Sept. 5, 1799. By TRISTAM BURGES, A.M.