Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1805-10-25 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
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TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
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John & Henry Cahoon
Have for sale, at their Store No. 15, Banister's Wharf,
FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever.
Newport, May 31st, 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
AND possession given the 25th March 1806, a FARM, very pleasantly situated in South-Kingstown, twelve miles from Gardner's Ferry, and one mile south of the post road, leading to New London, and nearly the same distance from the sea, where the manure it affords can easily be obtained in any quantity; containing 70 acres good land, proportioned into meadow, pasture, and tillage, well watered and fenced, with a two story Dwelling-House, garden, well of good water, barn, crib, cheese-house &c. thereon, and an orchard of choice engrafted fruit: Also, a corn mill in complete repair, on a good stream of water, with a good share of custom, where the Tanning and Clothier's business may be carried on to advantage: Also, a Lot of 45 1/2 acres, covered with young and thrifty wood, fit for immediate use, about one mile from the house—six loads in a day can be brought to the door. The conditions will be made easy and convenient to the purchaser. Apply to EDWARD or THO. C. HAZARD, on the premises.
South-Kingstown, Sept. 16.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers Executors to the last Will and Testament of John Hadwen, late of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, Merchant, deceased; have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bonds as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Hadwen, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec'tx. BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'tr. Newport, 26th of 10th Mo. 1804.
PHYSIOGNATRACE.
D. MELVILL
BEGS leave to present his most sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town and its vicinity, for the very handsome encouragement they have afforded him in the Profile line—and flatters himself, that the accuracy of his likenesses, the nearness of his enameling on glass, the general satisfaction he has given, and his best endeavors to please, will merit and ensure a continuance of their favors.
He has removed his Pentigraph, &c. from the room he lately occupied, to a more commodious situation—one door East, (No. 2, Pelham-Street,) directly opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House; where attendance will be given every day (Sundays excepted,) from nine o'clock in the morning till nine at night.
Profile likenesses in paper, or elegantly enamelled on glass, warranted correct, at the usual prices.
He has on hand a great variety of very handsome gilt and burnished profile frames, very low.
Newport, May 1, 1805.
Now landing from the brig HOPE, and for Sale By JOSEPH LYON, At his Wharf,
FOUR thousand bushels of Liverpool Salt, Eighty Crates of Liverpool assorted Ware, Six Chaldrons of good Coal.
Also, a quantity of Pitch and Tar. Newport, July 31.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also,
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF,
Consisting of Negro Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf,
A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frog's Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Published June 1st, 1805, by John Cahoon, Newport, and Nicoll Peck, New-London. Newport, July 17.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Garden, situate in Thames-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
For Sale,
THE Sloop NANCY, but then about 57 tons, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expense. Also, 230 barrels of Pitch, 230 Do. Tar. Apply to GARDNER & DEAN. Newport, July 7, 1805.
Variety Store.
THE subscriber has for sale at his old stand, in Broad Street, all kinds of West-India GOODS,
And a thousand other articles in the Grocery line, as cheap as at any Store in Newport. He invites all his old customers and the public in general, to call and see. The least favor gratefully acknowledged. Just received 1000 wt. of clean Flax—fresh essence of Spruce.—Also, Barley and Flax Seed—wire Riddles, of the most approved kind. Likewise, just received, a new supply of Patent CHIP for Bonnets, very white and glossy.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS. August 29.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber—No. 3, PERRY's Wharf, 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 400 Hhds. N. England Rum, 1400 bushels Turks Island Salt, 50 barrels Beef, 30 do. Pork, A few Hhds. West-India Rum, One Hhd. Honey, Sugar—Coffee & Flour, by the small quantity, Boats Oars and Sweeps. Also, A second hand Anchor, weighing about 450 lbs., Two pair of composition Nuts & Screws, weighing about 1600 lbs. very valuable—which formerly belonged to Aaron Lopez's Spermaceti Works.
Also, a fast sailing Schooner, of 107 tons, about 6 years old and well found, with cables, anchors and rigging, now lying at said Wharf;—where may be had Storage for all kinds of Goods, in excellent Stores, warranted clear from the high tides. JAMES PERRY. Newport, Sept. 31.
Benjamin T. Chandler
IS opening at his Shop No. 9. Cheap Side, Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of Dry Goods, lower than usual. August 20. xw.
Wanted Immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN HATTER, who is a good workman. To such an one, generous encouragement will be given. Apply to SAMUEL MOSES. Newport, Aug. 15.
Political Miscellany.
FROM THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE.
THERE is not a more ludicrous exhibition than to see a man in a passion when every body round him is calm and contented. When the malignity of revenge is restrained by the impotency of power, the unfortunate subject is justly the object of mirth and derision. When men are disposed to do mischief, it is not frequently the case that they meet entire disappointment. The devil is very fond of his favorites, and generally indulges their malevolent dispositions; but as if his power was not always equal to his wishes, he sometimes leaves them before their designs are completed, contemptible for the baseness of their attempt, and ridiculous for its non-execution. We cannot but think he is playing some sport of this kind with the federal editors. According to their general rule, every act of the national government, and every thing connected with it, is not only wrong by design, but never even right by accident.
When our squadron was victorious in the Mediterranean, they said it was a fortunate event, but no credit was due to government; for as they did not send all the ships they could muster, they did not do every thing in their power. When peace is concluded, it is a desirable thing; but as it happened under Jefferson's administration, there must be something wrong. At last they find Hamet Bashaw in the case, and as it would not be very politic to have bound ourselves with him in all events, they charitably presume such arrangement was made, and are more concerned for poor Hamet, than for all our prisoners!
Having thus found out that an alliance must have been formed, because such a measure was wrong, they find fault with the peace, because that could not be right! By and by comes Com. Barron's letter denying the power of making such alliance, and of course the fact. Now something must be contrived to blow that in the wind, and one "able editor" luckily finds out that it was dictated by personal jealousy and envy of superior merit. This does well for a time; but then another discovery is made—Barron is a federalist—and as jealousy and envy are contrary to the moral and political creed of that party! and as no good federalist was ever jealous or envious!! but does every thing from pure uprightness of mind, why these motives could not operate on the Commodore. Something must be hatched up however; and at last it is found that Gen. Eaton had "powers" as well as the naval commander; and as nothing is ever come right-a-days that comes from Washington, why these "powers" must have been different. It could not have been otherwise; the administration was certainly wrong, and this must be the cause.
Such is the weakness into which malevolent censure leads degenerate minds, never feeling correct motives they believe nothing is executed from patriotic intention; and giving no credit to desires for success, they seem to think nothing executed by judicious designs. Yet their attacks are so weak, that their malice is contemptible; their zeal so great, that want of success makes them perfectly ridiculous.
WE have from the loose or the hasty ebullitions of passion or pride, many useful hints and warnings—a few years ago, the name of republicanism from Boston to the Potomack, was a theme of satire and reproach—the Boston Centinel let slip lately its old slang, by retracting the idea of hostility to republicanism, taking refuge in the silly quibble, that its hostility was not to republicanism, but to democracy! When a creature is driven to such a subterfuge, we can easily determine of what stuff he is made. Another Boston writer in a publication called the Anthology (merely because there is an English publication of that name) has come forth more explicitly—he says thus boldly—"We never fought for a republic, into which we were forced by an injudicious obstinacy of our opponents—thus our form of government was the result of necessity, and not the offspring of choice."
The Boston Chronicle with its usual spirit and temper, has exposed the hypocrite and impostor. But we have creatures of this kind in all parts of the country. Two or three years ago, a paper was established at Baltimore, called the Anti-Democrat, and in that paper it was undertaken in a series of thirteen or fourteen labored essays, to give colour to the hostility to democracy, by denying that our governments are democracies; the writer or writers of those papers wrote themselves and their paper down—and proved by experience the fallacy of their doctrines. Aurora.
THE most violent professors of religion are often infidels at bottom. Dr. Swift, a pretended rigid churchman, came under this class. His first production, the Tale of a Tub, has been often quoted as anti-christian. In his Argument for not abolishing christianity, he speaks thus. "Who is there that believes, or says "that he believes, or would have it said that he says he believes one word of the matter." He affected to use this stile in jest, but he was in earnest; for long after his death a copy of verses was published from his own hand writing, wherein he ridicules the day of judgment. Yet Dr. Swift wrote many sermons, hated dissenters, spoke of them upon all occasions with the utmost contempt, and inveighed against free-thinkers. After such a tremendous instance of hypocrisy, it is difficult to be certain that any man is a christian. The very persecutor himself may in his heart be a disbeliever. These remarks tend strongly to prove what Mr. Jefferson says as to the folly of persecution. [Annually Reg. of '96.
THE Vindication of Mr. Jefferson deserves the candid attention and perusal of every lover of virtue, and every friend to the respectability of his country. It is a complete, an undeniable refutation of all the slanderous accusations which the malice, the envy, the chagrin, and disappointment of a waning faction have induced them to fabricate against the worthy chief magistrate of our country, respecting his conduct in our revolutionary war. But it is not merely a refutation of calumny. It does not merely establish the innocence of the accused. It does not prove only the absence of guilt—it demonstrates the possession of merit. Who can read it and say that he acted in a manner unbecoming the dignity of his station? Who can read it

and say that he did not fulfil his duty as a Governor, as a General, as a Patriot, and that his conduct at that time does not deserve the applause of every genuine American and of posterity? Henceforth let federalists beware how they calumniate men in whom republicans have placed their confidence.—They may be assured it will always end, as in this case, in a manner honorable to the calumniated and disgraceful to themselves.
Though many editors of federal papers, when they published the letter of Mr. Turner, which contained the charges against Mr. Jefferson, expressed a willingness to give place to an answer, if any should appear, yet they have not, in a single instance, admitted this Vindication into their papers. This is perfectly characteristic, and discovers their hypocrisy and wickedness. They have declared they entertain a sincere desire for the preservation of public morals, over which the example of a chief magistrate, they allowed, has an important influence, and yet they have given publicity to a letter which represented the character of Mr. Jefferson in an odious light, and which, if believed, would induce the rising generation to suppose that honors were to be gained by the cowardly and abandoned, as well as by the brave and virtuous: And now when every charge in that letter has been proved to be false—when the character of the President has been cleared of every stigma, and passed the most penetrating scrutiny, as pure gold from the furnace, more bright for the trial it has undergone, they have declined making it known to the public. They have suffered the opinion, that Mr. Jefferson, was guilty, which they had impressed upon the minds of the people, to remain, and their ignorant readers will in future have an excuse for their bad conduct in the supposed guilt of the chief magistrate of their country.
Pol. Obser.
From the ALBANY REGISTER.
WILLIAM EATON,
The Wth, or Modern Africanus.
THIS American General, who lately led the army from Egypt thro' the deserts of Africa, against Tripoli, is about forty-four years of age, of middling stature, and dark complexion. He is by nature and education, a Soldier: Has a countenance bold and undaunted; a constitution robust and confirmed by exercises and fatigues, and courage of that determined and invincible kind, which, even amongst Americans, or republicans of any age or clime, would be esteemed extraordinary.
He was born at Ashford, in Connecticut—in 1776, at the age of fifteen, he enrolled his name among the soldiers of freedom, and served during the revolution under the famous Capt. Dana, (now a Brigadier-General in the county of Schobaries in the State of New York) and under this brave and experienced veteran, General Eaton learned the use of valor and the art of war. At the dawn of peace, he applied himself to study, to pursue those grand objects which his untutored genius presented imperfectly to his eager view, and which he knew could be comprehended, attained or enjoyed, but with the aid of education. The incubations of seven years, acquired Mr. Eaton the diploma of Bachelor of Arts in Dartmouth College, in New-Hampshire, in 1790. Our scholar now put on the gown, and returned to the camp with a commission of Captain. He fought under St. Clair, at the battle of Miami, and proved his accomplishments and courage worthy of distinction. Captain Eaton was sent by President Washington, as Consul to Tunis, on the coast of Barbary, in Africa, where, during their menacing attitudes and insolent pretensions in 1801, the consul supported the dignity and interest of the American Nation, and held, amidst a despotic court, a language not heard on these degenerated shores since the fall of Cato and the Roman republic. When a rupture with Tripoli was inevitable, the consul suggested a co-operation with Sadi Lamen Caramali, the late Bashaw of Tripoli, who had been dethroned and expelled by his brother, the present Bashaw: He negotiated to this effect with the Ex-Bashaw, and returned to the United States, where, after having matured his plan and effected his arrangements, with the sanction of government and the benediction of his country, he departed in July, 1804, from Washington, in the American squadron destined to humble Tripoli and liberate our fellow-citizens holden there in slavery, or to enforce the Ancient Roman threat, "Delenda est Carthago." He landed at Alexandria, in Egypt, in December last, and collecting a small army with the assistance of the Ex-Bashaw, then there, accompanied by a few volunteer American officers, led his little band along the coast of the Mediterranean sea, through the desert of Barca, and astonished Africa, after a repulse of twelve centuries, from the time of Belisarius, again behold a conqueror come to reap her laurels and subdue her power upon those fields where the Scipios and the Roman legions, against Hannibal, and the Carthaginian bands, contended for the empire of the world. Let Africa beware! America has her legions and her Scipios—but she, no Hannibal, no bands.
There are some anecdotes related of the General, which discover the loftiness of his mind under various circumstances.
Soon after his appointment to the captaincy in the United States Army, he paid his addresses to an amiable young widow, (his present wife) who, though admiring the candor of the soldier and the merits of the man, could not grant her hand to his solicitations but upon condition of his leaving the army. Placed thus in the alternative of affection or fame, the gallant young officer without hesitating which to prefer, to the tender proposition nobly replied, "Madam I love you much, but I love your glory more!" and with a bow retired to the camp. The Scythian, in his very retreat, had launched an effectual arrow; and when our young he-
ro rallied and in due time returned to the charge, the lady surrendered unconditionally.
In June, 1801, a magazine of the Bashaw of Tripoli took fire, and consumed fifty thousand stands of arms, to replace which the insolent pirate demanded tributes of arms from other nations, whom he stiled his friends. He observed that he had apportioned them amongst his friends, and required the United States to furnish him with ten thousand stand, and requested consul Eaton to state his demand to the United States. The consul refused. He was required to write officially, in his own name to the President for the arms, and refused—to draft a letter for the Bashaw, and refused; and he peremptorily refused to condescend to write any thing countenancing or mentioning the demand. It was determined that recourse should be had to menace, force, and every mean of disposition, to bend the firm resolution of the consul, and for this trial he was ordered to appear before the Bashaw. As he passed through the palace of the guards, he understood sufficient of their barbarous dialect and their conversation to learn, that unless he submitted to terms, he was to be assassinated. Between Mr. Eaton, the Bashaw and the prime minister, an interesting and spirited dialogue ensued.—The demands were renewed in various forms, but nothing could change or bow the determination and dignity of the American, who demanded his passport immediately, which the minister refused or hesitated to grant. Driven to the last honorable resort, and having apprehensions for the safety of his life from the anger and designs of the minister and Bashaw, who by a single stamp or nod might have decided his fate—the consul, traversing the room, with a quick, firm and open military step, assuming all the imposing majesty of conscious superiority, conscious rectitude, and undaunted courage, his countenance terrible as Mars, and his eyes glaring as living coals, were sternly fixed on the prime minister, and marked as a certain victim of his desperate fury, and laying his hand upon his sword, again demanded his pass. Palefaced overran the countenance of the minister, and a tremor seized his frame, too effeminate to withstand the bold language of an American and the awful appearance of an angry veteran, and turning to the Bashaw, his master, requested that the American consul might receive his pass—which was instantly done.—The consul returning through the streets, heard in all mouths, "the American consul is killed!" But Heaven and his valor had preserved the consul for other destinies.
*The Dialogue between the consul, the Bey of Tripoli and his prime minister, on the 23d of June, 1801.
†The court language of Tripoli is Italian, the dialect of the army and people, a mixture of Turkish, Moroccan, and other languages.
Latest Foreign Articles.
The arrival of the ship William, Capt. Rockwell, from Liverpool, has enabled us to lay before our readers the latest European Intelligence that has hitherto reached the American continent. Our London papers, from which the following extracts are made to the 27th of August, inclusive. Capt. R. saw a London paper of the 28th, which contained the official account of the capture of the frigate Didon by the British frigate Phoenix, after a desperate action of three hours. He left at Liverpool the ship William Penn, to sail in a day or two; and the ship Birmingham, of Baltimore, from Savannah, and the brig Sally from New-York, both just arrived.
New-York paper.
LONDON, Aug. 19.
The Gazette of Saturday contains an order of Council for the prorogation of Parliament from the 22d inst. to the 17th October.
Yesterday intelligence was received at the admiralty by the telegraphe, that the Victory, Lord Nelson, had arrived at Spithead about 8 o'clock in the morning. The ship in which he came home is placed under quarantine, but permission was given to his Lordship to come on shore.
Some further accounts from the coast were received yesterday by Government, which tend still more, it is said, to strengthen the belief that the attempt of invasion will speedily be made.—The troops continue embarked on board the fleet in the Texel. Their number is about 25,000. Admiral Russel being reinforced with two more ships of the line, has sailed from Yarmouth Roads to proceed again to the Texel. The Boulogne squadron, however has returned to the Downs, but it will, no doubt, soon again resume its station.
A letter received by a respectable German house in this city, states, that the enemy have actually passed the Rhine, and seized a quantity of English goods.
August 24.
We have this day to announce the sailing of the combined fleet. This event rests upon the authority of the following bulletin posted yesterday at Lloyd's:
"Admiralty Office, Aug. 28.
"Dispatches from Admiral Cornwallis, dated the 9th inst. received this morning, inclose a report from Capt. Brace, of his majesty's ship Iris, of his having on the 13th, in the evening, seen the combined fleet of the enemy outside of Ferrol harbor—consisting of 29 sail of the line 5 frigates, and 3 brigs—steering about W.N.W. and beating to windward. Capt. Brace supposes, from the confusion they were in, that they must have come out of the harbor that evening.
August 26.
The dispatches brought last Friday by Mr. Ellsworth, the messenger, are now understood to be of the highest importance. They are stated to contain not only the ratification of the treaty between this country and the Emperor Alexander, but an account of the demand of Austria of the latter for assistance, and the determination of the Court of Petersburg to march a considerable army into the hereditary dominion, to co-operate against France. It is even mentioned in private letters, that 60,000 Russian troops had, on the 30th ult. commenced their march for Brunn. The same accounts add, that his Prussian Majesty has declared his unalterable resolution to adhere to his favorite system of neutrality, and that Russia and Austria are not without hopes of prevailing upon him ultimately to join their confederacy against Bonaparte. In these statements we cannot but think there is a considerable degree of exaggeration. We not only doubt the actual march of a Russian army; but we can discover nothing in the past conduct of the King of Prussia, or in the general line of politics to which he is attached to warrant the idea that he will not take part with France. It is, however, very probable, that the ratification of the treaty with Russia has been received by Government. If Russia be determined upon carrying into effect with vigor and cordiality operations against France, it is time she should declare herself in a decisive tone: But whatever may be the conditions of the treaty, it is not at all likely that they will be allowed to transpire until the meeting of Parliament.
Government was occupied the whole of last week and is still employed in taking up a great number of transports. They are probably intended for the conveyance of Russian troops to the Mediterranean, or any other point where their services may be required; and we learn that a Russian squadron, of 10 sail of the line is shortly expected to co-operate with us to the North Seas. The transports are to rendezvous at the Nore.
The most active exertions are making to reinforce our grand fleet, and Admiral Cornwallis will shortly have 30 sail of the line under his command, exclusive of the 20 dispatched with Sir Robert Calder. Ad. Sterling failed on Saturday in the Glory, of 98 guns, from Plymouth, and 5 more line of battle ships were nearly ready to sail from Cawland Bay. At Portsmouth, the Victory of 100, Bellona, Saturn, Hero, and Repulse, of 74 guns, will sail in the course of a few days. We understand that Lord Nelson will proceed to Plymouth to hoist his flag on board the San Josef, of 112 guns. His Lordship is to resume his command in the Mediterranean, with unlimited orders.
The following letter, with which we were this morning favored from an experienced and intelligent officer belonging to our squadron off Boulogne, contains several interesting particulars worthy of notice. It is dated New-Romney, Aug. 24.
"We arrived last evening from off Boulogne, where every thing remained in statu quo, except that about 30 of the enemy's vessels under French
colours formed a junction with the Boulogne flotilla on the 21st instant from the eastward. Several neutrals which we have spoken corroborate each other in the report that 8 line of battle ships are ready for sea in the Texel, and 400 transports, with about 2000 cavalry already embarked.—About 20,000 troops are also ready near Amsterdam and its vicinity. I really think a fleet, ere next month is expired, will come up the Channel to give us a little glory, when, probably, the craft in Boulogne may attempt an invasion. There are two or three difficulties however, that this attempt of theirs will most evidently have to contend with, be their attempt made when it may, to surmount which is not, thank God, exactly at their command. In the first place we have ascertained that, with all their invention and cunning, they cannot bring out more than 900 vessels from the 3 harbors at Boulogne, at one tide, 300 from each; and these only at a spring tide. This is not one third of their number, and will lie open to the attack of our squadron from the moment the second division of their flotilla begins to move out. Secondly—The tides are so various in the channel, setting such different ways, that it is impossible they can keep together; the attempt of keeping together will be the destruction of many of them; add to this the impossibility of their landing on this shore the same tide. They must, therefore, in waiting the opportunity of landing, without a superior naval force to protect them, run the risk of total destruction ere they reach the British shores.
"I have been thus particular, to give satisfaction to the numerous enquiries of our friends, and to shew you that every exertion and attention on the part of Government is exerted against the worst of consequences.—I assure you, that the squadron on this important post, amounts to not less than 70 vessels of war, of different descriptions."
On Saturday the letters brought by the Gotteburgh Mail on Friday were delivered from the Post-Office. The account of the defeat of the combined fleet had excited the most lively joy throughout Sweden. A Russian corps, the force of which is variously stated, was, it is said on the 30th July, on its march towards Austrian Poland.
Admiralty Office, Aug. 27.
"A letter from Ad. Cornwallis, dated 22d inst. states, that on the preceding evening the Brest fleet, consisting of 21 sail of line of battle ships, and 4 frigates, appeared outside of the harbor. The Admiral anchored the fleet off the Black Rocks, and in the morning endeavored to bring the enemy, who were under weigh, to action; but when their headmost ship was within gun shot, she fired a broadside, and tacked; the rest doing the same, took up their anchorage between the points at the entrance of Brest.
"An attempt was made to cut off the sternmost ships, but a heavy fire of shot and shells from the batteries prevented it."
Lord Nelson attended yesterday morning at the Admiralty, where he had a long conference with Lord Barham. A great concourse of people crowded about the place, anxious to see him.
Died on Sunday night about eleven o'clock, His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
A dissolution of Parliament was again very strongly reported yesterday amongst the best informed adherents of administration.
The Gazette of Saturday night contains a long order in council for carrying into effect the legislative restrictions lately imposed on the Slave trade. After December next, the annual importation of slaves into our colonies is limited to three for every hundred in the colony, provided it shall appear that casualties to that extent shall appear to have taken place in the preceding year.
Bonaparte reviewed a division of the army of England in the vicinity of Boulogne on the 12th, and continued at that place the following day.

DOVER, Aug. 17. The brig Robert, which put in here some days since to take the lady of Jerome Bonaparte, formerly Miss Patterson, to America sailed this day afternoon for Baltimore, it being the intention of that lady to winter in England.
FRANKFORT, Aug. 18. The forming of a Camp at Budweis, in Bohemia, is this day officially confirmed. It will consist of 15 regiments of infantry, and of two regiments of cavalry. The Camp of Craow is already formed. It has only two regiments of hussars and dragoons. The troops in the neighborhood of Pettau, amount to 9 or 10 thousand men.
We learn from Munich, that on the 11th, couriers from Paris and Vienna arrived with dispatches, said to be of great importance. According to the same letters, considerable artillery and ammunition had been sent from Munich to Wurtzburg.
We are also informed, that a corps of Russian troops was to assemble near Anspach, and it is said were actually on the march.
Letters from Berlin, of the 10th, announce the arrival in that city of Prince Troubetzkoi, privy counsellor and chamberlain of the Empress of Russia, from Dresden, and of the Russian Counsellor of State, Guldenstabs, from Riga. According to the same letters, Senator Gregory had arrived at Berlin from France.
Bonaparte at this moment, besides the ships of war which he has already fitted out, has upwards of fifty ships of the line building in different places.
PARIS, August 30. The Spanish national frigate Minerva, have retaken a ship of 350 or 400 tons, coming from Lima, loaded with dollars, and merchandise to the amount of 7 or 8 millions of dollars; she had been taken by the Liverpool privateer Mercy. The loss of 14 guns and 12 men, from Portsmouth, was also taken.
Letters from Naples, dated Aug. 3 estimate the damage in that city, by the late earthquake, at 83,600,000 francs. The following are extracted from returns made to the government by commissioners. In Ibernia the commotion was terrible, the ground opened and vomited forth flames, and 339 families were swallowed up.
In Castel Petroso there perished 132 families—In Massino, 84—In Presolone, 393—In St. Angelo in Coila, 45—In Barreamulo, 189—In Cantalupo, 140—Lorenzano and St. Angelo di Lombardi, have been entirely destroyed.
A letter from Rome mentions the whole number of families which perished, at 1750—that 11 villages were destroyed—and 4600 houses at Naples more or less injured.
A slight shock of an earthquake has been felt at Vienna; and an alarming fire has destroyed a number of houses in the suburbs of Kiev.
Domestic Intelligence.
NORFOLK, Oct. 4.
On Wednesday arrived in Hampton Roads, bound to City Point, the ship Suffolk, Capt. Bryant from London. On the passage a melancholy circumstance occurred to Capt. Bryant, which had nearly occasioned the loss of the vessel and every person on board.
One of the shippers of goods in London, had sent on board a case of Aqua-fortis, without marking it as such as is generally done, (or without the person who received it on board perceiving the mark, if one there was) in order that it may not be put into the hold but carried upon deck; this attention however not being observed, it was stowed below with the rest of the cargo.
In the course of the passage Capt. Bryant experienced a heavy gale of wind, and in which he supposes one of the bottles got broke, for upon the watch going below, the men belonging to it ran upon deck, saying, that from the smoke below they could not remain there. The smoke was general very soon in every part of the ship. In this alarming situation the first object was to throw overboard about six tons of gun-powder, which being done, they discovered the case of Aqua-fortis, within a few feet of where the powder had laid. The danger was not yet over, for the oppression in breathing from the smoke, was such, that the people could not remain below long enough to remove the case; after many exertions, Capt. B. succeeded in getting it on deck, and throwing it over-board.
Capt. B. and his crew were then in a most distressing state, they were dreadfully burnt, and made so unwell from the effects of the smoke, that they were unable to stand the deck. The carpenter and two of the people
died in a few days, and it was ten or twelve days before the others could do the smallest duty, not even to pump the ship, which was fortunately tight. This ought to be a warning to persons concerned in shipping and transporting this dangerous article.
A few days since a Treaty was signed at Vincennes, by Wm. H. Harrison, Governor of the Indiana territory, on the part of the United States, and several Indian nations and tribes, by which the United States have acquired a right to all the country south of a line, to be drawn from the north-east corner of the Vincennes tract, so as to strike the Indian boundary running from a point opposite to the mouth of the Kentucky river.—This tract contains about 30,000 acres.
This is an interesting occurrence to the Western settlements. The purchase connects the counties of Dearborn, Clark and Knox. The Indian title, except a small tract of the Piankashaw claim, is now extinguished from the Miami river to the Mississippi. The Indians are cut off from the Ohio, excepting a point of twelve or fifteen miles, immediately below the Wabash. The settlement of Dearborn and Clark, is rapidly increasing—emigrants are crouding in along the Ohio from the falls of the Wabash, and from thence to the Mississippi; Knox and the counties on the Mississippi, have recently received a considerable increase of population. We now have the fairest prospects of soon possessing numbers sufficient to authorise a formation of a state government, if Congress will consent to a small alteration in our ordinance. It is believed that Congress will not dissent from a scheme that will be so advantageous to the inhabitants of the territory; and it is to be hoped that our fellow-citizens will not be so far influenced by local or party prejudices, as to decline the acceptance of an arrangement that will place them on a footing of a free and independent State. Vincennes paper.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, Oct. 24, 1805.
Owing to several accidents uninteresting to the public, the delay of the publication of this paper until to day has been unavoidable.
TO THE PUBLIC.
HAVING undertaken the business of editing this paper, perhaps it may be of some consequence to its present patrons, and those who may hereafter become its subscribers, to be informed of the plan upon which it will in future be conducted, the cause to which it will be devoted, and the political principles by which it will be regulated. To furnish them with this necessary information is the object of the present address.
The plan upon which this paper will in future be conducted, is liberal and independent. The editor will uniformly be governed by the suggestions of his own judgment, and the deliberate and candid advice of his friends: He will not be controlled by a few interested and domineering patrons.—Sensible of the bad consequences which have arisen from a too free circulation of slanderous reports through the medium of newspapers, concerning the private characters of public men, and candidates for public offices, he is determined to do every thing in his power, to check, and if possible destroy, this great and public evil, as far as it relates to his own paper. And in order to carry his design in this particular into complete execution, he takes this opportunity of giving as public notice as the present circulation of his paper will permit, that if any person shall hereafter think himself injured, in consequence of any accusation, insinuation or allusion, which this paper may contain against him, he shall in that case have
the liberty of answering the charges of his accusers, through the same medium thro' which they were at first conveyed to the public ear.
The cause to which this paper will in future be devoted, considered in a general point of view, is nothing less than the cause of man; but considered with regard to the politics of this Country only, it may with more propriety be styled the cause of Republicanism.
The reader has undoubtedly by this time anticipated the political principles by which this paper will in future be regulated. I will therefore only observe, that if any person be desirous of becoming thoroughly acquainted with the nature and tendency of those principles, there is no way in which he can gratify his wishes in that particular, in so easy and effectual a manner, as by reflecting upon the principles recognized in our national Constitution, and the political regulations therein contained. He will there find a much more correct list of the political principles, by which, the editor in conducting this paper will be uniformly governed, than could be contained in a political creed of several columns.
N. BISBEE, JUN.
It is said that the late seizures of our vessels by the British government, were made for the purpose of inducing our minister at London, to represent to the government of this Country, the necessity of renewing such parts of Mr. Jay's treaty, as the British are desirous to have renewed. What a cogent argument this is in favor of the renewal!
Pennsylvania Election.
Governor McKean is probably re-elected for three years more, which will finish the term for which he is constitutionally eligible to that office.
Vermont Election.
Information is received from 181 towns; out of this number, 107 are republicans, and 74 federal—16 towns remain to be heard from; from these towns the representation stood last year, 6 republican and 10 federal;—calculating from which, there is a majority of 29 republican members in the General Assembly, out of 197 towns.
The prospect of the result of the ensuing election in New Jersey, is in a high degree pleasing and suspicious. The number of Federalists in the Legislature will be so small, that their opposition to the adoption of Republican measures, or the appointment of Republican officers, can avail nothing; of course we may calculate upon harmony in the deliberations of the Members—and dispatch in their business.
If our estimate is correct, there will be in Council, 11 Republicans to 2 Federalists, in Assembly, 36 Republicans to 4 Federalists—and in Joint Meeting 47 Republicans to 6 Federalists. Boff. Chron.
Two events have taken place under Mr. Jefferson's Administration, which will interest the page of history when all the little federal tricks and their calumnies, shall have been swept away in one undistinguished ruin. The events alluded to, are the attainment of an Empire by fair and honorable purchase, without the price of blood, and the concluding a treaty of peace and friendship, upon the principles of civilized policy, with a people hitherto denominated barbarians, whose universal hostility to the rest of mankind, has ever been considered as standing evidence and a living testimony of the authenticity of the scripture prophecies. ib.
A letter from Cadiz, dated Aug. 19, states that a new duty of one dollar per barrel has been imposed on all flour imported into the ports of Spain. Cadiz and St. Lucar were rigorously blockaded.
A terrible Earthquake has lately destroyed a whole town in the neighborhood of Naples with 2000 inhabitants.
Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of November next, is appointed to be observed as a day of Public Thanksgiving & Prayer throughout the State of New-Hampshire.
Presidents Adams and Jefferson have been appointed Members of the Academy of Sciences, at Haerlem, in Holland.
Thanksgiving.—The 28th of November next, we understand, is appointed as a day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer, throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Pacific Symptoms.—A report pre-
vailed in London, on the 24th of Aug. which gained considerable credit, that his majesty's ministers, in consequence of pacific overtures from Bonaparte, had thought it advisable, in concert with the cabinets of Petersburg and Vienna, to propose to the French Government the assembling of a general Congress, to take into consideration the interests of the different states of Europe.
An article from Vienna, of Aug. 11, says, "Whatever may be the preparations for war, of which we hear so much, wise men, not partisans of England, (that eternal enemy of our repose) persist in their opinion that PEACE will be maintained."
The report of the death of his Imperial Majesty John James Dessalines is said to be unfounded.
MARRIAGES.
On the 15th inst. Mr Adino Udall, of Vermont, to Miss Olivia Clark, daughter of Mr. Thomas Clark of this town.
On Sunday evening last, Capt. Phineas Clark to Miss Abigail Clark, daughter of Mr. Thomas Clark, both of this town.
DEATHS.
At Hanover on the 7th Aug. Doctor Ballhorn, who first introduced vaccination into Germany.
At Charleston, (S. C.) on the 27th Sept. Major-General Moultrie, in the 76th year of his age.
"How sleep the brave! Who sink to rest With all their country's wishes blest."
At Wickford, on the 18th inst. Mr. Richard Phillips, aged 78 years, after a lingering & painful disease, which he bore with great patience and christian fortitude. This venerable Gentleman, through the various scenes of life, was remarkable for his acts of kindness and hospitality to all with whom he was acquainted; and to the poor and fatherless, he was a constant friend.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, October 24.
   ENTERED, From     Sloop Huntress, Earl, New-York   Ship Boreal, Bennett, Machias.   CLEARED.   Ship Rose in Bloom, Burdick, Charleston   Brig John Adams, Winslow, Washington   Do. Betsey, Arnold, Surinam   Do. Rising States, Jenckes Alexandria   Sloop Fame, Justin, New-York   Do. Two Brothers, Northup, Wilmington   Do. Julia Ann, Bliss, N. York   Do. Regulator, Chase, Hudson   Brig Eagle, Sanford, Kingston.  
The 1st number of the Vindication of Mr. Jefferson, alluded to in the last column of the first page of to day's paper, shall appear in our next.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS sundry reports having been circulated in the country greatly to the injury of the Town of Newport, the Board of Health are happy in stating to the Public, that from the best sources of information, it has been satisfactorily ascertained, that there is no instance of any malignant Fever in the town; and they are unanimous in the opinion, that it is more healthy, for the season, than it has been for several years past.
By order of the Board,
J. ALMY, Clerk.
Newport, Oct. 22, 1805.
FRESH GOODS.
James Mumford,
Just received and for Sale, at his Store, No. 38 Thames-Street, a general and extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS;
AMONG which are superfine, fine, and middling Broad Cloths, Cashmere ditto, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Sergees, Plaits, Devonshire Kerseys, black Bumlezes, birdseye Wildbore, worsted Cord for pantaloonos, fando. for Vests, Velvets, Calimancos, Durants, Rnseis, worsted Hose, Swandowns, Linens, Cambrics, black/Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Camel's hair Shawls, furniture Chintz, copperplate Calicoes, from 1/6 to 3/ per yard, India Cottons, black Lace, Blankets assorted, black morocco Shoes, table Cloths, India shear Mollin, lace Cambric, lace Mollin, plaid Lutekings, lead, brown and black Sattins, silk Hose, silk Plush for bonnets, silk and beaver Gloves, Fearnoughs, &c. Also, Tortoise Shell Combs. All which are offered for sale at the most reasonable prices, and as low as at any Store in the State.
Newport Oct. 24.
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WILLIAM DOUGLASS,
At the Sign of the Jaw-Bones, Head of Broad-Street,
HAS just received, a quantity of new Chip for Bonnets, very wide thick glossy and white. October 25.
I will Sell
A SIX acre Lot adjoining Mr. Brindley's Ropewalk. If applied for, within a few days. C. FRY.
Newport, Oct. 24.
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For the REPUBLICAN. LINES To the Memory of Mr. FRANCIS COLE.
To thee, fond shade, this tribute I impart, Not cut on stone but flowing from the heart; These friendly lines, which to thy mem'ry just, Shall dew with grateful tears thy sleeping dust. Time's steady rage shall raze the stonied piles— His rending hand the deep-cut marble spoils; But death's dire waits, affection shall survive, Thy lov'd remembrance in my breast shall live. Thus in the scenes of life's exulting morn, Death plucks the rose to leave a sharper thorn; While love and friendship just disclosed their bloom, Death rent the tie, and bore him to the tomb. Thus life's young pulse, with fond expectance beats, And thus the grave our gayest hopes defeats; And while his promis'd Bride, his loss shall mourn, And strew with fairest flowers his humble urn, While o'er his knee worn sod his kindred dear Heave the deep sigh, and pour the melting tear, There wrapt in pensive thought as slow you tread, Let memory prompt this tribute to the dead. His mind was form'd with every pleasing grace, Warm friendship, virtue, genius there had place; "His heart prepar'd the marriage state to prove, But cruel death had swifter wings than love." October, 17, 1805.
FROM THE PITTSFIELD SUN.
Before the present reign, the English judges held their offices during the pleasure of the crown, and the offices expired of course at the death of the king. George the 3d, under the administration of Lord Bute, in the beginning of his reign, consented to a law for their appointment during good behavior. That law, like all other acts of parliament, was and is repealable by the legislature; but while it remains in force, a judge cannot be removed from office, as he could before, at the pleasure of the executive alone—nor does his office cease with the death of the king who appointed him. The following is the opinion of Dr. Johnson respecting that measure of Lord Bute's administration—"He advised the king to agree that the judges should hold their places for life instead of losing them at the accession of a new king. Lord Bute, I suppose, thought to make the king popular by this concession; but the people never minded it; and it was a most impolitic measure. There is no reason why a judge should hold his office for life, more than any other person in public trust. A judge may be partial otherwise than to the crown: We have seen judges partial to the populace. A judge may become corrupt, and yet there may not be legal evidence against him. A judge may become froward from age. A judge may grow unfit for office many ways. It was desirable that there should be a possibility of being delivered from him by a new king. That is now gone by an act of parliament ex gratia of the crown."
Dr. Johnson was a high-toned monarchist. His objection seems to be that the power of the executive, as to the removal of a judge, was bridged, and that of the legislature enlarged, by the measure which he condemns. For, by that act a judge in England is removable upon the address of both houses of parliament; whereas, before that act, the king could remove him, at his own discretion, without the consent of the lords and commons.
Dr. Johnson is unquestionably correct in the sentiments, that "there is no reason why a judge should hold his office for life, more than any other person in public trust;" that he "may become froward from age;" that he may grow unfit for his office in many ways, "without committing any indictable (or perhaps any impeachable) offence; and indeed may become corrupt, and yet there may be no legal evidence against him."
The great question is whether, in any such case, a judge shall be entitled to hold his office, for life, without any power in any department of government, to remove him? On this point there seems to be, even in the United States, at the present day, a difference of opinion. It is certainly
a question worthy of the serious consideration of every member of the community. Sooner or later it will probably be a matter of general discussion.
NEW GOODS.
Solomon Townsend & Co.
At their Old Stand in Thames-Street, HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a supply of new GOODS,
Purchased in New-York with cash, which they are determined to sell as low by wholesale or retail as can any where be purchased in New-York; among which are, Excellent Dutch black Cloth, Best superfine English blue and black, and mixed ditto, Second and low-priced ditto, Superfine black, and other Cassimeres, Fine shirting Cottons, Irish Linens & Diapers Velvets & cotton Cassimere, Men's fine cotton Hose, Men's black and white English silk ditto, Men's white and black silk Gloves Black Crapes, Parasols Threads, Tapes, Pins, &c. Durants and Russells, Fine & common Flannel, 2 doz. excellent Lute-string Umbrellas. Newport, June 14, 1805.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. Sherry Wine,
A few boxes of white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Vermont,—and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
JOHN STEVENS, TIN-PLATE WORKER,
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where he may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest notice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pewter and Lead.
Albert W. Gardiner, Thames-Street, at his Store No. 108,
Thames-Street, an elegant assortment of Ingrain and Scotch Floor Carpeting, Which will be sold lower than usual.—Also, a general assortment of
Dry Goods, Suitable for the season, which he is now selling at very reduced prices.
Also, a Fashionable assortment of Ladies Bonnets, patent Wiggs & Frizetts. Newport, Oct. 9.
Tayloring Business.
ABNER TABER,
INFORMS all those who incline to favor him with their employment, that he now carries on the above business, in the Shop of Mr. Nicholas Giffey, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas, No. 127, Thames-Street, where strict attention will be given to their commands. Newport, May 9.
William Moore, jun. & Co.
At their Store No. 99, Thames-Street, HAVE just opened a very complete assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS, which they are now selling much lower than usual. Also, 4 bales blue BAFFS, suitable for the African market, entitled to drawback. Newport, June 19, 1805.
TO BE SOLD, BY SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
50 Hhds good retailing Molasses, 50 Do. do. New Rum, A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum, A few pipes Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Bushels old Corn, 30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mess Beef, Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice, A few pieces Ravens Duck, Sundry Dwelling-Houses in different parts of the Town. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
Evening School.
THE subscriber purposes to commence an Evening School on Monday, 21st inst. Newport, Oct. 10. J. SPRAGUE.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beautiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the Town of Newport, containing one hundred acres, with a large, convenient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Orchard of grafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—very well sheltered with large trees; and a beautiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining;—a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description: The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for barley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in suitable divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms made easy.—Apply to NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises. Newport, October 9, 1805.
John M. Mansfield,
At his Shoe-Store, No. 114, Thames-Street, HAS just received a fresh supply of Shoes of the following kinds, viz. 1 Trunk of Ladies London made Kid Slippers, with and without heels, of various colours & figures, with round and sharp toes, 1 Trunk Do. American made, 1 Do. black Morocco spring heels, best quality, 1 Do. with heels, 1 Do. low priced black Morocco, 1 Do. Ladies cloth Shoes with heels. He has also received a supply of Leather Shoes, Consisting of Gentlemen's fine Shoes & Morocco Pumps, Women's, Misses, & Children's leather do.—A supply of Shoe Bows, by the dozen or single pair—a few gross of steel Buckles, separate from the Bows, very low. He keeps constantly on hand, Roxbury manufactured Boot Legs, by the doz. or single pair. He has also on hand, a few doz. of Black Roan Skins, suitable for Hatter's use. Many of the above Goods will be sold as low by the quantity as at any Store in the United States. Newport, May 23.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804.
TO BE LET,
And possession given the 10th of April, SHOP No. 83, Thames-Street, nearly opposite the Union-Bank. Enquire at this Office. March 27, 1805.
TO BE LET,
A PART of a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Thames-Street, near the Red Market. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 25, 1805.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Bull, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, 2d. Newport April 3, 1802.
Boots, Shoes, &c.
THE subscriber offers for sale, very low for Cash, a quantity of excellent Sowarrow Boots, Bootees, and men's Shoes, suitable for the Southern market, or West-Indies. SAMUEL WATSON, No. 9, Market Square. Newport, Oct. 3.
For Sale,
N. B. Said Watson offers for sale, the commodious three-story Dwelling-House, in which he now resides, which is an excellent stand for business of any kind. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser. Apply as above. Newport, Oct. 3.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Farewell-Street, having four rooms on a floor, and a good Cellar under it—with a large Garden, and a well of excellent water, occupied by Jeremiah Austin. Also, a Lot of Land to the Northward adjoining, 59 feet front, and 87 back. The Lots will be sold together, or separate, as may best suit purchasers. For terms, &c. apply to BENJAMIN HADWEN. Newport, 8 mo. 21. 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested. JOHN SLOCUM, JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM MOORE, jr. CALEB GREEN, } Administrators. STEPHEN CAHOONE, Newport, 7th October, 1805.
Elizabeth Tillinghast,
No. 119—Thames-Street, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless." She has on hand a judicious selection of GOODS,
GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of George Reynolds, son of Jonathan, late of North Kingstown; mariner, deceased, that the Court of Probate of the town of North Kingstown, have allowed them Six months from this date to exhibit their claims against said estate, to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Commissioners. TANNER REYNOLDS, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Oct. 14th, 1805.
To be Let,
THE lower rooms of a well finished, and convenient Dwelling-House, in a pleasant and healthy part of the town. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer. Newport, October 17, 1805.
For Charleston, (S. C.)
THE fast sailing Sloop Julia Ann, Nathan Anthony, Master; will sail by the 25th instant. For freight or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to BOWEN & ENNES, Stevens' Wharf. Newport, Oct. 11, 1805.
French Town Seminary Lottery.
ALL persons who are indebted to the Managers of said Lottery, for Tickets in the first Class, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment; otherwise their Notes will be put in suit without further notice. THOMAS FRY PARDON TILLINGHAST } Managers. GEORGE CARD. East Greenwich, Oct. 8, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the estate of Elizabeth Carr, widow, late of Newport, deceased, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed them Six Months longer from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } Commissioners. JOB TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment unto SAMUEL C. CARR, Administrator. Newport, October 7, 1805.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
In General Assembly, June Session, A. D. 1804. ON the Petition of John Sluman, of Newport, in the county of Newport, Merchant, praying for the benefit of an Act, passed June A. D. 1756, entitled "An Act for the Relief of insolvent Debtors," It is Voted and Resolved, That the prayer of said petition be granted, and the benefit of said Act for the relief of insolvent Debtors, be and the same is hereby extended to him. A true Copy, Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.