Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-05-22 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
PRINTED WEEKLY, FOR NOAH BISBEE, JUN. No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
To subscribers in town, where the paper are delivered, Two Dollars per annum—one half in advance, or the whole at the end of six months.
In the country, by casual conveyance, One Dollar Fifty Cents per annum—the whole to be paid on subscribing.
To distant subscribers, by mail, Two Dollars per annum—payable in advance.
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 Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch-Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cahoon, Newport, and Nicol Rofick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Hall, 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.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public,
THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his shop, No. 117, Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made at the shortest notice.
Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
FOR SALE.
IF applied for within three weeks, a three story Dwelling-house, No. 95, Market Square, Newport, with two good Shops in front. Said Shops are two of the best stands for business in the place. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ALLEN, living on the premises. May 1, 1806.
DOCTOR LORTRON'S
CELEBRATED BITTERS for the Jaundice and all Bilious complaints, for sale Mr. NATHANIEL DEARBORN, opposite by Townsend's coffee-house, corner of Banister's Wharf, 3/ per. box, with directions. Newport, April 23.
MOSES & WILLIAM THURSTON,
Return their Thanks,
TO their Customers and the public in general, for their custom the last year, hoping for a continuance—as every attention will be paid to the business, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. They now offer at wholesale or retail, at their old stand, No. 25, Broad-Street, opposite the Hay-Scales, the following articles, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Price/Quantity, Notes. Items include Jamaica Rum, W. India Rum, N. England Rum, Cherry Brandy, Gin, Cognac, Spanish Brandy, Sherry, Lisbon Wines, Malaga Wines, Molasses, Vinegar, Hylon, Souchoong, Bohea.
Together with a number of other articles.
Dry Goods and Crockery-Ware.
ALSO,
500 wt. warranted salt petre HAMS. 7 firkins Hogs Lard. 4 do. Butter.
The BAKING BUSINESS,
Is carried on by them in all its branches,—They constantly keep on hand, Pilot, Navy, and Ship BREAD, sufficient to supply any vessel at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms—warranted equal to any baked in this State, or imported from the Southward, for keeping during the longest voyages. Newport, March 26, 1805.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the first Monday of June next, at Eleven o'clock, A. M. if not previously disposed of by the Committee.
THE Estate belonging to the Marine Society, lately occupied by Capt. John Warner, situated on Easton's Point, bounded on Washington and Poplar Streets—a very pleasant and airy situation.—The terms will be made known at the time and place of Sale.
BENJAMIN PEARSE, WILLIAM WOOD, EDWARD EASTON, JOHN CAHOONE, GEORGE TOPHAM, Committee. Newport, April, 9th, 1806.
FOR SALE BY
James D'Wolfe,
FOURTH proof French BRANDY in pipes. Claret WINE, of a superior quality, in casks. Do. in Boxes of 30 bottles each. OIL of Olives in boxes of 12 bottles. Excellent imported Beaver HATS, and A few Bags of ALMONDS. Bristol, April 14, 1806.
TWO NEW CHAIRES,
WITH Plated Harness complete, for Sale, on a liberal credit.—Apply to WALTER CORNELL, No. 106, Thames Street. Newport, April 16.
Garden Seeds.
CALL at J. Taylor's Medicine Store, No. 148, Thames-Street, where you may be supplied with a great variety of GARDEN SEEDS, of the latest importation—consisting of the different kinds of Peas, Beans, Cabbages, Lettuce, Radish, Turnip, Carrot, Beet, Parsnip, Onion, Squash, Cucumber, &c. &c. &c. N. B. Drugs, Medicines, Spices, Paints, Dye-stuffs, &c. &c. &c. as usual. Newport, March 25th, 1806.
HAVANNA SUGARS & HIDES,
On reasonable terms and liberal credit for approved security.
JOHN D'WOLFE & HENRY BRADFORD, HAVE for Sale, 1000 boxes assorted Havanna SUGARS, of a superior quality, now landing from on board the ship Andromache, at the wharf of Capt. John D'Wolfe;—They will contract to deliver said Sugars in Boston, should the purchasers wish it.
ALSO
200 excellent Salted Hides. Bristol, R. I. April 8, 1805.
MORNING SCHOOL,
Clarke-Street, No. 5.
The Subscriber informs the Public, THAT he purpose opening a Morning and Evening SCHOOL, the first Monday in April next; to begin at half past five o'clock in the morning and continue until eight, and the evening school to commence at five o'clock, and conclude at seven, for the purpose of teaching both sexes the different branches of Literature.—For further information, apply as above.—The Day-School as usual.
ELIAZER TREVIET.
Said TREVIET has engaged a young gentleman of liberal education, and one that has been some time in a school, who is expected by the first of next month. Newport, March 27, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND, under good improvement, containing 160 feet in front on John Street, and 100 feet on Laven Street.—Said Lot is well fenced with Locust posts, handsomely situated for building. For terms apply to BENJAMIN FAIRBANKS. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
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 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. Newport Dec. 12th. 1805.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy, Holland Geneva, Verdigrease, and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
BOOK-SELLER & STATIONER,
No. 77, Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, is continually receiving additions to his Book Store, and as he binds all his books, his customers may depend on strong binding—now on hand,
MORSE'S Gazetteer, 2 volumes. New and improved edit. Letter Writer, Improved edition of Perry's Dictionary, upwards of a thousand more words than any former edition. All of Lindley Murray's very valuable works, Church Prayer Books, elegant and plain, Watt's Psalms and Hymns, do. do. Adams' Latin Grammar, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, 2 vols. Walsh's Mercantile Arithmetic, Daboll's, Root's, do. Farmer's Almanack for 1806, A Variety of Elegant Books for Children, with engravings. A great variety of SCHOOL BOOKS, wholesale and retail, very cheap. STATIONARY, of all kinds.
Black and gilt edged Letter, Bilet, and common Paper, per Ream or Quire. Excellent Drawing Paper, 8 cents sheet. Imperial, Super-Recyal, Medium and Demy Paper. Quills best quality, from No. 6 to 16. Red and Black Ink in vials. Ink Powder, doz. or single. Slates, a great variety. Lead Pencils, Sealing-Wax, Wafers, Inkstands, Memorandum Pocket Books, &c. &c. ACCOUNT BOOKS, of all sizes, good paper, well bound, and cheap. BOOK-BINDING, In all its branches done with elegance, durability, and dispatch. Specimens may be seen at the Bindery, No. 77, Thames-Street. Newport, March 19, 1806.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE,
A T 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.
Wholesale & Retail at Wilden's Book-Store,
No. 104—Thames-Street.
FOR Sale by the Subscribers, the most valuable and extensive assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY ever offered in this State; and at prices much less than can be bought elsewhere. Their collection of books is in all Arts and Sciences, Bibles—Their assortment will be found from the smallest pocket size to the largest folio, of 37 different editions, at prices from 10 to 30 per cent. less than others sell.—Every new publication of merit, will be for sale at their store as soon as from the press.—Next week will be opened a far richer collection, of several hundred volumes of the most valuable books.
Circulating Library.
They will circulate any book in their store, upon the following terms, from which they will not vary—viz. The whole set to be taken at once, and the value thereof deposited; from which value, 5 per cent. per week will be retained for the use of the books—it always being at the election of the person taking the books to keep or return them. If they are materially damaged they will not be taken back in any case. These terms may not appear so accommodating, but the public may be assured that no other plan can be adopted to keep a valuable collection of books for circulation without loss to the Librarian. G. WANTON, & Co. Newport, March 12th.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET,
And possession given immediately, a large two story DWELLING-HOUSE and Lot of LAND, SITUATED in Wickford, in North-Kings-town, on the Main-Street.—Said House is well finished and is a good stand for business. For terms apply to CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN, Living on the premises. April 8th, 1806.
CASH
GIVEN FOR RAGS, at this Office.
Congressional Register.
FRIDAY, Dec. 14.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Navy on a petition of Cornelius Brookes, referred to him, advising the House that no documents exist in the navy department relative to his claim.
Whereupon, on the motion of Mr. J. C. Smith.
Referred. That the petition of Cornelius Brookes ought not to be granted.
The Speaker also laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report and estimate of appropriations required for the ensuing year together with a statement of the receipts and expenditures of the U. States for the year preceding October 1st, 1805.
Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, made a report adverse to the petition of Richard C. Beale.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Jones presented a petition from the justices of the peace in King George County, Virginia, representing that they have no standard weights, that they experience great inconvenience from the want of them, and praying Congress to legislate generally on the subject of weights and measures.
Referred to a select committee.
Mr. Thomas, from the committee appointed on the report of the commissioners under the act for the relief of the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia, reported a bill supplementary to the act entitled an act regulating the grants of land appropriated to the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
This bill appropriates specific quantities of land to certain individuals named therein.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was yesterday referred the petition relative to a vessel at Norfolk, reported a bill for the relief of Theodorick Armistead, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-day.
The bill authorizes the collector at Norfolk to admit to entry 1200 demi-johns of brandy imported by T. Armistead in the brig George from the Island of Teneriffe.
The House went immediately into committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the Chair—
Mr. Newton fully explained the peculiar circumstances of this case, and called for the reading of the documents relative to it; from which it appeared that some time since the owner of the George hired her to go to Teneriffe, where he took a cargo for the Havanna; hearing subsequently of the late British orders, he thought it prudent to return to Norfolk, where he now lies; but owing to the revenue laws of the U. S. he is prohibited from entering brandy in quantities as small as those contained in the demi-johns. He, therefore, asks permission to land these articles, on paying the usual duties.
Mr. Mason (the Speaker) expressed his opinion of the incompetency of the course pursued on this occasion, on which the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, contrary to the usual practice of the House, had reported a bill without assigning their reasons in an accompanying report. He wished that such a report might be made, and that it might stand as a precedent, in case other applications should be made, to show the peculiar grounds on which the House acted. It was further said with that there had been a bill embracing the general principle involved in this case, in preference to one making a special provision. That a detailed report might be made, he moved that the committee should rise, in order to make way for a motion to recommit the bill to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Newton opposed this motion. He represented the case as extremely hard; that the facts were all before the House and were indisputable; that the vessel had been detained since Oct. that nothing was asked but what was perfectly fair; that the necessity of making the request arose from orders recently issued by a king who, though he could do no wrong to his own subjects, practiced great injuries on American citizens. With regard to the general principle, a diversity of opinion, he said existed in the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, & to wait until this should be decided might involve great and injurious delay. As to one suggestion of the honorable Speaker, it would be easily obviated by the documents then in the possession of the House, remaining on file, which would clearly discriminate this case from all others which might hereafter come before them.
Mr. J. Clay allowed that this was a hard case, but doubted much whether it was found policy in the government to recognize a high insurance, which was demanded in this instance on the exportation of the brandies, as sufficient ground for allowing them to be landed, in com-

revention of a principle of the revenue system. He remarked that this case did not arise from any fault of the American government, but from the aggression committed on our rights by a government who made their own interest the rule of their conduct towards other nations. He concluded by concurring with the Speaker in the course recommended by him.
Mr. Crowninshield hoped the committee would not rise. The prayer of the petitioner was very reasonable. All he asked was to land his goods on paying the legal duties on them. He passed over the ground taken by Mr. Newton, and added that if the owner of the goods were driven, by a denial of the indulgence he asked, to export his goods, they might be seized under the plundering order of his Britannic Majesty, and both goods and duties be lost.
Mr. C. said that in the committee of Commerce and Manufactures he had been in favor of reporting a bill for making a general provision; but that having been overruled in this point, the members of the committee not having made up their minds on its propriety, it became his duty to make a special report, in which he heartily concurred. He could not conceive why the entry of brandy and several other articles should be refused, unless imported in vessels of a particular size, while other articles of greater value in proportion to their bulk were admitted without restriction.
On the rising of the committee a division took place—Ayes 56—Noes 47.
The committee rose, reported that they had made progress, and asked leave to sit again.
Leave being denied, on the motion of Mr. J. Clay the bill was recommitted to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the Message of the President relative to the brigantine Henrick , together with the report of the Committee of Claims thereon, made at a former session, were referred to the committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
The House went into an election for a Chaplain in the room of Mr. Glendy.
Messrs Chalmers, Laurie and Rattoon were nominated.
The ballots having been taken, the Speaker declared Mr. Laurie elected, he having 62 votes.
Adjourned till Monday.
Committee appointed in the House of Representatives.
Appointed to enquire into the expediency of applying the money heretofore appropriated for certain public roads.—Messrs. Jackson, Morrow, (G.) S. Smith, Boyle and Earle.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, March 22.
The new kings of Bavaria and Wirttemberg, and the elector of Baden, have, independently, at the desire of France, prohibited the importation of British articles.
Earl Selkirk (who was in Boston a few years since) is appointed ambassador to the United States, to settle the existing differences. The king of Prussia, it is said, is to take the title of Emperor of the north.
The American minister in London is treated with marked attention; and there is no doubt a good understanding will be soon restored between G. Britain and the United States.
The Duke of Kent, is to have the military command in Ireland.
A report was current yesterday, that the Brazils have been taken by a French fleet, but it was regarded as an unauthenticated rumour.
A letter from Lisbon dated the 12 inst. states, that four French frigates and a brig of war, sailed from Cadiz Bay, on the 7th. The brig was taken; but the frigates unfortunately escaped.
MARCH 24.
Mr. Curran is appointed master of the rolls in Ireland.
Sixteen thousand French troops are ordered to occupy Dusseldorf and Wetzlar, which are to be ceded to France.
Frankfort, in addition to the impost of four millions of francs, levied by France, has been compelled to pay upwards of 500,000 florins more, in requisition for hay, straw and oats, &c.
Report states, that Sir John Moore is to succeed Lord Lake, as commander in chief in India. It is added that the gallant General is to be accompanied by his regiment, (the 52d) one of the finest in the service.
Admiral Thornborough arrived off Rochefort on the 3d instant, in the Prince of Wales, with the Malta, Achille, Illustrious, Conqueror, Pallas, and Molante. The Latona was watching the port; where there is one 3-decker, four 74 gun ships, four frig-
ates, two corvettes, and two brigs, at single anchor, ready for sea.
LIVERPOOL, March 27.
HOUSE OF LORDS—London, Tuesday night, 6 o'clock. Mr. Whitbread and others, brought up a paper from the house of commons, the contents of which were, that the commons had taken into consideration the answer of Henry Lord Viscount Melville, and that he is guilty of the charges laid against him, and that the commons are ready to prove the same.—Upon the chancellor reading it from the wool-sack, Lord Fitzwilliam rose to make a motion that Lord Henry Viscount Melville be heard at the bar of this house, which being agreed to, he further moved that the 29th of April, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, be the time for the trial of Henry Lord Viscount Melville at the bar of this house.
Lord Grenville moved the thanks of the house to Admiral Duckworth, the officers, seamen, and marines, for their gallant behavior on the 16th of Feb. in taking and destroying 5 sail of the line, being the whole of the French fleet in the West Indies, which was carried nem dis.
In the house of commons, Mr. Grey made a similar motion, which was agreed to in like manner.
The gentlemen who intended to bid for the loan waited on the chancellor of the exchequer this morning to ascertain the amount of the loan and the terms upon which the biddings are to take place on Friday. We understand that the amount of the loan is to be 22 millions; 18 for Great Britain and 4 for Ireland. Of the latter, 2 millions are to be raised in England, and two in Ireland. The contractors are to receive 100l. consols, and the biddings to be in the reduced. The first instalment is to be paid on the 15th April.
War with Algiers. —Advises by the last Lisbon packet, state that Mr. Cartwright, his majesty's agent and consul general at Algiers, landed at Gibraltar on the 27th of February from the Niger frigate. Mr. Cartwright, after trying in vain every means in his power, to procure satisfaction for various demands which he was entitled to make by treaties with our government and the regency, and finding it impossible to prevent the daily insults which the Dey, and his agents offered to the British legation and subjects, intimated his intention to depart from Algiers, and demanded his passports; they were granted him without difficulty, and he embarked without delay on board the Niger.
Some American vessels passed by Dover on Friday for the Thames, the masters of which report that all idea of a rupture with Great Britain was done away. Our correspondent, who communicated with them, informs us that there was a majority of members against the hostile measures lately proposed in Congress.
YARMOUTH, March 23.
The fleet under the command of Admiral Russel sailed again, yesterday, on a cruise off the Texel.
PARIS, March 13.
Prince Murat has left us; some report for Italy, while others assert he has gone for Holland.
Belgrade is said to have surrendered to the Servians.
HAGUE, March 1.
Since the restoration of peace on the continent, our government has been required by the Emperor Napoleon, to co-operate with all its force in carrying on the maritime war;—and admiral Verhuel is to concert with his imperial majesty, measures necessary for that purpose. The mission of that admiral has likewise a relation to several other important objects, as the indemnities promised to our republic, &c.
Rear Admiral Dekker, who was condemned to death, has been par-
doned with respect to his life, but some other punishment will be inflicted by the council of war.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 7.
The President of the United States yesterday left the city for Monticello.
It is with great pleasure we are enabled to state, that advices received from Mr. Munroe, of as late a date as March 11, are of a more favorable complexion relative to the amicable adjustment of our differences with Great-Britain, than any previously received.
We understand that the Spanish agents at Mobile have agreed that city shall be a place of deposit for goods brought in vessels of citizens of the United States arriving there; and that goods having been so deposited may be carried either up the river or outwards.
We further learn than in consequence of the disturbed state of the frontier, a large portion of our army, amounting to about one thousand men, have been directed to station themselves at Fort Adams.— Nat. Int.
MAY 12.
In addition to, and corroboration of the statements we have made in relation to the measures taken by the government on Spanish affairs, we offer the following supplement, comprising extracts from the remarks submitted by several gentlemen on the floor of Congress.
1. With regard to the document alleged to have been suppressed.
Mr. Aiton says—"A particular document has been referred to, the receipt of which I have heard one or two gentlemen say, might have altered their votes on the bill passed by the House. But I was astonished to hear such a declaration. It could not have altered my opinion; it had in my mind no bearing on the measure."
Mr. Smilie says—"So far was the message of the 17th of January, which had been alluded to, from having any influence in changing his vote, that it tended strongly to confirm him in the propriety of it."
Mr. G. W. Campbell says—"It is said, sir, that a certain communication which was calculated to affect our votes relative to the bill making appropriation for the purchase of the Floridas, was detained some weeks after it was received from our minister abroad, before it was laid before us. I say, Mr. Speaker, that no communication made to this House was calculated, in my opinion, to alter the votes of the members of the House on that subject, certainly none that would have changed mine."
II. With regard to the alleged threats of France.
Mr. G. W. Campbell says—"With regard to some other remarks made by a gentleman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. J. Clay,) I think it proper to state that there is no communication before this House which authorizes the assertion that a threat has been made by France against the United States. I deny, sir, that there is any document which if properly understood, can be construed to have such a meaning. I say, likewise, that there is no document before the House which authorizes the assertion, that France told us, if you give Spain one blow, we will give you ten or two, as stated by the gentleman from Virginia. (Mr. Randolph.) There is no such expression, nor any other that would countenance the idea. France was not brought into the question as being concerned in our differences with Spain. She has, indeed, been logged in, in the place of argument; and we have been charged with truckling to France, when in all our proceedings the name of France has hardly ever been mentioned, except by gentlemen in debate, who will not admit that Spain exists as a nation."
Mr. Jackson says—"The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) has declared that France said if we gave Spain one blow, she would give us two or ten in return, and others have declared France threatened us with war. Sir, I assert there are no such facts contained in the secret dispatches sent to us."
Mr. Jackson adds—"I will undertake to say that all the information we received from the documents on this point, was in answer to the enquiry, what their conduct would be, if we declared war against Spain, to which they replied they were compelled to take part with Spain."
III. With regard to the charge of an intention to bribe France.
Mr. G. W. Campbell says—"I deem it proper also to say, that the assertion that any member of this House voted for a measure calculated to bribe one nation, to induce another to give up her rightful property, so far as it may be applied to me, is without foundation, and not authorized by any act of mine, and that no man will undertake to say so."
Mr. Campbell adds—"Mr. Speaker, I think it proper here to state that there was no part of my conduct such as to authorize any man to say the measure I voted for was calculated to bribe any nation. This was not my intention; it was not the intention of the majority of this House, and such an allegation cannot be believ-
ed by the public, or by any unprejudiced and candid individual."
Mr. Eppes says—"It is said we have appropriated money not for the purchase of Florida, but to induce France to bully Spain out of her right. On this subject, I have never had but one opinion. I have always believed, and I still believe, that the money will be fairly employed in purchasing Florida of the rightful owner. The gentleman from Virginia will do me the justice to recollect, that I held this language with closed doors. I hold it now in the presence of the people. That France may ultimately get the money is highly probable, and why? Has not the gentleman from Virginia told us the sovereignty of Spain is annihilated, that the powers of her minister are signed Charles Maurice Talleyrand? But of what importance is it to us what becomes of the money we pay Spain? Are we to become the guardians of Spain? Shall we not purchase a territory important to the United States, because Spain may be bullied or cheated out of the money she receives from us? If Spain is really in such a degraded state that she has no will of her own, has her conduct towards the United States been such, as to induce us not to avail ourselves of the situation in which we find her? For my own part, I care not what use Spain makes of the money paid to her for Florida. It is of no importance to me as a representative, nor to the people. That the purchase will be fairly made of Spain, and the money paid to Spain, I have no doubt. The government dare not employ it in any other way."
IV. With regard to the charge of an attempt to draw money from the treasury without an appropriation by law.
Mr. Jackson says—"In relation to the principal charge made against him, (the secretary of state)—his having attempted to draw money from the treasury without an appropriation by law; it is not true—no such attempt was made. I happened to see the secretary of the treasury near the door of this House, and asked him whether it was true that such an attempt was made, and he told me it was not; that it was proposed in the executive cabinet before Congress met, to instruct our minister to open a negotiation for the purchase of the Floridas upon the supposition that Congress would appropriate the money when they met—but that he had remarked it was not certain that Congress would make the appropriation—and he added that this proposition did not come from the secretary of state, but from the President himself."— Ibid.
Extract of a letter from W. Lee, consul at Bordeaux dated Feb. 28, 1806, received at Boston.
"By a late decree of his Imperial and royal majesty the importation of all manufactured cottons, plain or printed, is prohibited, and a duty of thirty francs is laid on all cotton wool imported after the 22d of February."
PHILADELPHIA, May 8.
Conflagration I. —A more awful and destructive fire than that of last night, has not afflicted Philadelphia during the last 15 years. It originated about 8 o'clock, in an extensive frame building occupied by several mechanics, situated in Dock between Second and Third streets. The wind, which was westerly during the conflagration blew with extreme violence; and rendered hopeless every human effort to preserve the extensive block of buildings, bounded by Third and Dock streets, and Gforth and Carter's alleys. The zeal and activity of the citizens, however, were judiciously directed to the preservation of the houses lying in an easterly direction, exposed to a continual shower of fire.
The amount of property thus sacrificed, is very considerable. Among the sufferers, we understand, there are many worthy industrious citizens who have lost nearly their ALL. It is very desirable, that relief should be afforded to objects of this description. That relief, to be efficient, should be administered promptly.
We are concerned to add, that several active and enterprising individuals received considerable personal injury on this occasion.
On the part of the citizens generally we have never witnessed greater vigilance and activity. The Engine and Hose companies, during the fatigues of upwards of four hours, behaved with extraordinary spirit, and distributed their powers with great judgment. To these and to the plentiful supply of water furnished by those invaluable institutions the Hydrants, we may confidently ascribe the preservation of an immense amount of property and a large section of our city.
The captain of a vessel, arrived at Charleston, from Havanna, informs that a packet had arrived at Jamaica with advice of the death of Geo. III. king of Great Britain—several letters from Havanna, mention the same circumstance but it is quite improbable.
Extract of a letter, dated Natchitoches, 17th March, 1806.
"We are likely to have a brush with the Spaniards in this quarter, in consequence of a small parcel of land being claimed by the two governments, situate between Natchez, and the river Sabine; neither party being disposed to relinquish their jurisdiction,

are about to try which is the strongest. In a former letter, I informed you captain Turner had driven a small party of soldiers from this side the Sabine river; they were much mortified at being obliged to move, and have since collected between 4 and 500 men at a little town called Nacogdoches, 150 miles west of this place, from whence they have notified major Porter of their intention to resume their former posts, one of which is only 6 miles distant from this place; the major has, in consequence, sent out a detachment of 60 men, under the command of Capt. Johnston, to prevent the Spaniards from occupying any part on this side of the river, or if possible, to prevent their crossing; it is conjectured, from the disposition of Capt. Johnston (who would almost as soon fight as eat) that if the Spaniards cross the river, an engagement will ensue—we are not fearful of any ill consequences here, let the issue be what it will."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Pinckneyville, dated April 3, to his friend in Baltimore.
"The port of New-Orleans has this season been crowded with shipping. Cotton has kept up, and is brisk, while the produce of the western country, say flour, pork, &c. has been a mere drug, and will at this moment not sell at any price. This country has been long on the tiptoe of expectation, believing the government of the United States, fraught with resources, would assume a dignified deportment, and not suffer any longer the violations on our commerce and our rights in other places to go unpunished. Perhaps as I have myself been a great sufferer, I feel the violation too sensibly, and with what I ought not. A few months since, I was compelled by the governor of West Florida, to abandon an establishment I had in that territory, which I do assure you has in a very sensible manner injured me."
An officer at Fort Adams, yesterday received a letter from another at Natchitoches, stating, that captain Johnston, with 65 men had gone towards the Sabine river, to meet a party of 400 Spanish cavalry who were coming to take possession of and re-occupy a post near Natchitoches, from which they have been recently driven by an officer and party of American troops, on the principle of its being within the American limits. It is confidently believed a fight will ensue, and he assured that no one wishes it more than I do."
May 8th.
His Britannic Majesty's Consul General, for the middle and southern states of America, gives this public notice to the merchants and traders, of the official information he has received, that it is the intention of his Excellency, Sir Evre Coote, K. B. his majesty's governor of the Island of Jamaica, to extend the duration of the Proclamation, issued by his honor, lieutenant general Nugent, on the 17th Oct. 1805, relative to the permitting the Importation of certain articles, enumerated in that Proclamation from the United States of America into that island, for a further period of six months, from and after its expiration, that is to say, from the 30th of June to the 31st of December 1806.
P. BOND.
BOSTON May 15.
Latest from Europe.—Capt. STARR, who arrived here on Tuesday evening from Rotterdam, has favored us with papers to the 29th of March. By them we learn that the king of Naples had commanded the inhabitants of Calabria to lay down their arms: and at the same time issued orders for the evacuation of that Province. The whole Neapolitan army was to be assembled in Sicily.—Massena is to be Governor of the two Calabrias, and St. Cyr to have command of the army under the immediate orders of Prince Joseph.—Prussia was soon to take formal occupation of Hanover, and Swedish Pomerania, including the island of Rugen, is ceded to Prussia. The Mission of Count Haugwitz to Paris being terminated, he took leave of the Emperor on the 23d of March, to return to Berlin.—The French troops were on the 1st of April, to be put on the peace establishment.
May 17.
Representative Variation.
On Wednesday we gave a number of towns which have differed in their
representation from last year; we now only state the general result.—The whole number which we have heard of, are 343, of which 202 are republicans, and 141 federalists.—Republican gain 91, loss 4—federal gain 33, loss 21.—Net republican gain, Seventy Five!!
Supposing all the returns to be regular, Governor Strong's majority is only 176, according to Russell's statement last Saturday. But it is supposed the returns of Plymouth, Boston and New-Bedford may be set aside. In that case, Mr. Sullivan will come in very strong. The treatment which the town of Shapleigh and several republican towns met with last election, will cause the republican representatives to make a very strict scrutiny, at the election which is just at hand. So we say most emphatically, there is no telling who is governor, till after Election.
It is probable there will be as great a preponderance in the Legislature this year on the side of Republicanism, as there was the last year on the side of Federalism.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY....MAR 22, 1806.
In the article in the last Mercury, relative to the indictments of three Connecticut federalists, we think we can plainly discover "traces of the paws of the puppy." This article finds fault with Judge Edwards, and the republicans, for having done what the federalists have for a long time practiced. The Editor and Printer of the Witness, have lately been committed to prison upon the same kind of process, and were condemned by the same law, of which this article so bitterly complains. The common law was a very convenient good law, when none but the federalists had an opportunity of using it; but the instant the republicans avail themselves of it, it degenerates into downright despotism. What a changeable creature is law!
The Mercury says that the Sedition Law, which allowed the truth to be given in evidence, is repealed. It is not true that this law was repealed: It died a natural death. With regard to its allowing the truth to be given in evidence, it is true that it did; but the text of that law was of such a tenor, that it rendered this provision a mere nullity. For it expressly declared, that if any person should attempt to bring the President of the United States into contempt, he should be liable to all the pains and penalties therein prescribed. Now who is so much of a goose that he does not perceive, that in the time of the Sedition Law, although a man might give the truth in evidence, yet that this privilege would be of no service to him, provided that the facts which could be proved would tend to bring the President into contempt. Reader mark the difference between the common law and the sedition law. The common law does not allow the truth to be given in evidence, and the sedition which allowed the truth to be given in evidence, did not allow it to be of any avail! What a mighty difference there is between these two laws! Of the two however, the sedition law was the most oppressive. For that laid a man liable to severe punishment merely for ridiculing the President, but the common law no where makes ridicule criminal.
Although we do not, generally speaking, approve of indictments at common law, for libels upon the officers of government, we think in the present case it is perfectly justifiable. It is asked upon what principle it is justifiable, we answer upon the Christian principle of self defense. The tyrannic and overbearing federalists of Connecticut, who have for years been constantly harassing and persecuting the Republicans of that state, with common law indictments, ought to be taught that the period has at last arrived, when they can no longer persevere in such infernal conduct with impunity. When one Christian nation is attacked by another Christian nation, such attack is always repelled with the same weapons with which it is made. May not one christian party then, when attacked by another christian party, repel such attack in the same manner in which one christian nation repels the attacks of another christian nation?
The writer of this article in the Mercury says, that the Marshal of the District of Connecticut is a tool of Mr. Jefferson. How does the "puppy" know it? How comes it that a man in Newport knows the character of the Marshal of the District of Connecticut better than the people of that state? Let the "puppy" answer.
An expression of one Federalist about another Federalist.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
"LICTOR," with several other communications, were received too late for insertion in this day's paper—They shall appear in our next.
NEW-YORK ELECTION.
It appears from the republican Watch-Tower, that in the next Legislature of that State, there will be, in the Senate, not a single federalist; in the house, 15 feds, 40 Lewisites, and 45 Republicans.
Arrived at this port on the 11th inst. in 5 days from Charleston (S. C.) the sloop Rolla, Capt. Whittredge.—On the 7th inst. the Rolla was fired upon and boarded in the latitude of 35 9. longitude 75. 41. by an officer belonging to the British frigate Cleopatra, Capt. White, 44 guns—who after treating Capt. Whittredge with every mark of contempt and extreme insolence, demanded a fight of his papers; and not content with viewing them, made him produce his letters, and broke open those addressed as follows, viz. Messrs. Bowen & Ennis, Merchants, Newport; Messrs. Gardner & Dean, Merchants, Newport; Hon. Samuel Topey, Berkeley Massachusetts, Mr. George D'Wolfe, Bristol Rhode-Island. After having perused these, the evening being far advanced, he impressed the cook, named Nathan Wampe, an Indian, (an apothecary to Michael Winlow, of Rochester, Massachusetts,) and then suffered Capt. W. to proceed; in this manner is the American flag violated in its rights, and plundered of its citizens.—Mercury.
NEW STORE.
GEORGE W. TILLINGHAST, TAKES the liberty of informing the public, that he has just received from New-York, and now offers for sale, nearly opposite the Bank in Wickford, a very handsome assortment of Dry Goods, Crockery, Hard Ware, & Groceries; Which he will positively sell on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State, either for CASH or any kind of Country Produce. To prove this true, pray call and see—Then tell your friends how cheap they be. WICKFORD, May 21, 1806.
The Honorable Court of Probate, OF the town of North-Kingstown, in the County of Washington, having allowed us the subscribers, six months longer from the date hereof, to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of RICHARD PHILLIPS, late of said town, deceased, we therefore, hereby notify the creditors to said estate (who have not exhibited their claims) to bring in their respective claims to either of us the subscribers, at our respective dwellings in said town, at any time within six months from this date.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commissioners. ISAAC HALL, } North-Kingstown, May 12th, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of James Baxter, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent, 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 underigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested.
JOB TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. PERRY WEAVER, } All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT BAXTER, —Administrator. Newport, May 22th, 1806.
Will be Sold at Public Auction, ON the fifteenth day of June next, the Farm, Stock and Implements of the Subscriber, if not before Sold at private sale. Said Farm contains rising of one hundred and fifty Acres, has a new, large, well finished and convenient Dwelling-House, Barn and other Buildings upon it, besides an Old House. It has a great privilege of sea-weed, to which it is most conveniently situated.—Inventory of the Estate, and terms will be made known at the time and place of Sale, viz. 15th June, 4 o'clock, P. M. at THOMAS TOWNSEND's in Newport.
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. 79tf.
THE first and second number of the Newport Female Evangelic Miscellany to be sold at this office.
Albert W. Gardiner, No. 108, Thames-Street, Has just received an extensive assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods: AMONG OTHERS, ARE
 An elegant assortment of Latest fashion superfine and common Calicoes.  Chintzes and Copper-Plates.  A large assortment of India Cottons and Irish Linens.  Scotch and India book Muslins.  Pequet, Leno, & Curonade Muslins, figured and plain.  Rich laced and tambo-red Muslins.  Japan Ditto.  Checked and Plain Muslins.  Ladies rich and common Veils.  Laced and Figured Handkerchiefs.  Habit Handkerchiefs, Ditto.  Figured Cap Patterns, Lace Trimmings, Lace Nett Muslins, Laced, figured, and plain Grapes, all colors.  Figured Satins and Sarconetts.  Rich Gown Trimmings.  Silk Gloves and Mitts.  Ladies Armlets, Silver, Cotton, and Silk Cords, Buttons, &c.  Velvet Bindings, Elegant Necklaces, Plain and ornamented Combs;  Rich & common Fans, Barcelona Handk'fs, Silk Shawls.  Lace Cambricks, Do. tambo-red Muslin, Do.  Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs, Common and superfine Dimity.  6-4 Cambrick Dimity 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, fig'rd.  Checked and plain Checked Cambricks, Black Satins, Florence Lacefringe, An elegant assortment of Cotton, Silk & Thread Lace, Ladies and Gentlemen's Cotton and Silk Hose, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas.  An assortment of Ladies Parasols, Black & colored Cambricks, Cotton Ginghams, Yellow and blue Nankeens, Vestings, An elegant assortment Kid Shoes, very low. 
Also, Newest fashion London Dress Hats and Bonnets; CONSISTING OF Few elegant white Imperial Chip Hats, Few do. figured Crape Dress Bonnets, Do. English Walking Bonnets, Do. elegant Primrose Bonnets, with wreaths, Do. Gipsy Willow Bonnets, Large English Cane and Willow Hats, Willow and figured Sattin French Bonnets, An elegant Assortment of Artificial Flowers, Wreaths, &c. Elegant Gilt Plumes, White Silk Buffoons, Shoe Rosettes, Newest fashioned WIGS and PRESSETS. Newport, May 15th, 1806.
JOSIAH C. SHAW. Informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, THAT he has opened an Office, No. 155; Thames-Street, where he will be happy to transact business in the line of his profession.—Particular attention will be paid to Conveyancing, in all its various branches, and every favour gratefully acknowledged. Newport, May 9, 1806.
Notice is hereby given, TO the Creditors of the Estate of BENO NI MUMFORD, Mariner, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport, have allowed six months from the date hereof, to exhibit their Claims against said Estate to the underigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term.—No Claims will be received unless properly attested. SETH YATES, JOHN TILLINGHAST, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ABIGAIL MUMFORD, Adm'x. Newport, May 5, 1806.
NOTICE. THE Directors of the Rhode Island Bridge Company, having determined to proceed immediately in the execution of said work; all persons willing to engage in said undertaking, either as labourers, or in freighting stone, are requested to call on the Subscriber, at his house in Newport, who is ready to contract with them for the same. D. LYMAN, Superintendent. Newport, May 13, 1806.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Peterburgh. Consisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, 30 do. new do. do. 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 2 1/2; 2 1/2; 2 1/2 inches square, 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax. Russia and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN, For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
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 Garage, situate in Thames Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.

POETRY.
From the INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE.
Messrs. ADAMS & RHODES,
The happy morn of Love, has been sung by many a rustic bard, but alas! how gloomy often in its evening termination. Even the facetious Peter Pindar "felt the charm;" and in the following lines has portrayed those sensations, which are the characteristic of a noble mind.
ROLLA.
THE HAPPY MORN OF LOVE.
BY DR. WALCOT.
How happy was my morn of love When first thy sighs engaged my heart; Ah! guileless of a wish to rove, I deem'd it more than death to part. When e'er from thee I chanc'd to stray, How fancy dwelt upon thy form, That spread with flowers my wearied way, And showered delight on every scene. But fortune, envious of my joys, For thee selects another's charms; From me thy vow of love decays, And gives thee to a rival's arms. In secret let my sorrows flow; Be every happiness thy lot; If fortune shields thy heart from woe, Her wound to mine shall be forgot.
From the AURORA.
A hint to the economical.—A barrel of flour at most costs 7 dollars, that is to say: 1 dollar a quarter or 28 lbs that will make of bread 36 lbs 1 dollar's worth of baker's bread is 20 lbs 8 loaves weighing 2 1/2 lbs each, is 20 lbs So that in every 36 lbs the baker gains 16 lbs Or for every 9lb the consumer or buyer gets only 5 lbs Bakers are requested to confirm or deny this
(BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT.
Supplementary to the "Act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by virtue of the Convention of the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French republic,"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the balance of the appropriation of three millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, made by the act to which this is a supplement, which may remain unexpended on the thirty-first of December, one thousand eight hundred and five, shall not be carried to the credit of the surplus fund, but shall remain appropriated to the same purpose for which it was originally appropriated, any act to the contrary notwithstanding.
NAT'L. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO. CLINTON Vice-President of the U. S. and President of the Senate. December, 31, 1805.
Approve,
TH: JEFFERSON.
For sale by
JACOB RICARDSON,
AT THE POST-OFFICE,
A large Assortment of
Books and Stationary.
The circulating Library has every day, something new added to the large collection of Books.
A general Assortment of
School Books;
Among them are Murray's which are certainly the best books for Schools now in print.—His first book for Children, Reader, Grammar, Introduction, and Sequel.
ALMANACKS for the Year 1806.
Charts of all the World—
America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Book and Sheets.
WRITING PAPER,
of all qualities by the ream or quire—Quills of all qualities—Wafers and Sealing-Wax.
About 5,000 pieces
House Paper & Borders,
Of different figures and manufactures, some American, French, and English.
FURS.
Muffs and Tippets, and Trimmings.
CUTLERY.
Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each.
Mustard & Sweet-Oil.
Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805. if
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers, Dwelling House, blacksmith Shop, Coal House, and Stable and two acres of good LAND well fenced with between forty and fifty apple trees, of grafted fruit growing on the premises, with an excellent well of water near the house. The premises are pleasantly situated on the post-road, leading to Pawtucket, about fourteen miles from the ferry leading to Newport.—An indisputable title will be given.
JAMES CONGDON.
South Kingstown, February 27th 1806.
John F. Townsend, & Co.
At their Store No. 123 Thames-Street, front of Capt. James Perry's, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of
Fancy & Staple Goods,
Suited to the Season, which they are determined to Sell as low as can be purchased in New- port:
AMONG WHICH ARE,
 Excellent Dutch Broad French Laces,  Cloth, Laced Silk Sleeves and Best superfine English, English Silk Gloves, blue, black, and mix-White and China Fin-do.  Second, middling, and White and Colored low priced do. Bed-Lace.  Super. and other Cass. Very fine India Book & morees, Moll Muslins.  Very fine white Bannel. Extra long and habit Yellow, blue, black, red Kid Gloves, and green Bannels, Mens white and black Baizes and Serges, Silk Gloves.  Coatings & Fearnoughts Russia and English Di-lish Linens and Shirt apr.  Cottons, 5 4 and 6 4 English Di-aper, for table-cloths, Velveis and Patent 8 4 elegant Sattin, Worsted Cord, Patent Cord, and other Damask Shawls, Waistcoating, Camels Hair do.  Blankets, from 6-4 to English Lurellings, 11-4hs. Umbrellas, &c.  Newport, January 1, 1806.
BOWEN & ENNIS,
Offer for Sale, at their Store on Stevens's wharf, JAMAICA and Windward Island Rum, by the Hoghead or barrel.
 Molasses by do. do.  Holland Gin, by pipe or barrel.  Brown Sugar by hoghead, barrel or box.  Loaf Sugar,  Coffee by the Bag,  French Brandy by the barrel,  Superfine Flour by do.  A few barrels No. 1 and No. 2 prime beef.  Philadelphia & Swedes Iron, flat and square bars.  Russia and Ravens Duck,  Sewing Twine,  Rice by the cask,  Madeira Wine by the pipe, half pipe, or quarter cask.  Shathing Paper,  Cabooses, Anchors, Ash Oars, Rosin, Tar and Turpentine,  Cedar shingles,  White and black Oak hdd. Staves,  About 700 bushels Bonavista Salt, and  A small assortment of Ship Chandlery, and Groceries, at retail as usual.  May 8th 1806.
CHRISTOPHER RHODES
HAS FOR SALE,
No. 104 Thames-Street, directly opposite the store formerly occupied By Rhodes and Hammond,
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
 JAMAICA RUM.  Windward-Island, do.  Holland Gin.  Brandy.  Sherry and Malaga WINES.  Best retailing Molasses.  Loaf, Lump, and Brown Sugars,  Coffee.  Superfine Flour.  Snuff.  Soap.  Rice by the cask.  Newport, May 8th.
JAMES HAMMOND,
HAS FOR SALE,
At the Store lately occupied by Rhodes and Hammond, wholesale and retail,
 JAMAICA SPIRITS, 4th proof.  French and Barcelona Brandy.  Holland Gether.  Havanna and Brown Sugars,  Loaf and Baflaid, do.  Sherry Wine, New-York Soap,  Excellent Retailing Molasses,  Seuchong Tea, Pepper, Mustard, Ginger,  French and Spanish Float Indigo,  Superfine Flour, &c. &c.  N. B. Those who are indebted to the late firm of RHODES & HAMMOND, will please to call at the store of James Hammond for the settlement of the same, and those who have demands on the said firm, to exhibit the same for settlement as above. Newport, May 1st, 1806.
FOR SALE BY
SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD,
 ONE hundred hogheads N. England Rum,  100 do. good retailing Molasses,  40 do Martinico do.  8 Boxes Havanna Brown Sugars  For pipes Holland Geneva,  5 hogheads 4th proof Jamaica Spirits,  10 do. Windward Island do.  100 Boxes mould and dipt candles,  100 do. Hard Soap,  Russia and Ravens Duck, by bolt,  Hemp by the Ton,  20 Barrels good Prime Pork,  20 do. Prime and Mela Beef.  Likewise,
 4 Dwelling-Houses in Broad-Street,  2 Do. Do. Thames-Street,  1 Do. Do. Franklin-Street.  For terms apply at No. 86 Thames-Street. Newport, May 8th, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A GOOD SECOND HAND CHAISE
Enquire of the Printer.
Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
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,
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.
Charles Coggeshall, & Co.
Have removed from 143 to 127 Thames Street opposite John F. Townsend & Co. They turn their thanks for the liberal patronage they have already received.
They have now on hand, for Sale, the following assortment of Boots, Shoes, &c. directly from Boston—Among which are,
 LADIES Kid, square toes, of the latest fashion.  Do. Morocco, Slippers, square toes.  Do. Do. with heels and square toes.  Mules of all kinds.  Mens, lined and bound, fine.  Do. common and coarse.  Boys, lined and bound, and coarse.  Childrens, of all kinds.  ALSO,
An assortment of Roxbury Boot Legs, and Russet Boot Tops. Likewise—A variety of TRUNKS as usual. Newport, April 30, 1806.
TO BE SOLD,
By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
 50 Hds good retailing Molasses,  50 Do. do. New Rum,  A few Hds. 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. mela 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.
New Hat Warehouse.
BUFFUM, RATHBUN & BUFFUM,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have established an extensive HAT FACTORY, in the country, from which their Wholesale & retail HAT WAREHOUSE No. 12, CHEAPSIDE Providence, will be constantly supplied with Beaver, Castor, Flocked, and Wool hats, of every description they will also constantly keep a complete assortment of English Hats, Ladies Beaver Flockies, Chip Hats, Hat Cases and Band Boxes, a large assortment of hat Trimmings, Dyestuffs, Glue, Bristles, &c. &c.
The above goods will be sold by wholesale or retail, for Cash or approved credit, as low as can be purchased in New-York or Boston.
Gentlemen and Ladies, Country merchants and Hatters, and every class of Citizens are invited to call and see for themselves as it is presumed they can here suit their taste, and get the worth of their money.
Hats Dressed in the neatest manner, those bought at this store will be dressed gratis.
Cash given for FURS. Providence, 4th mo. 30th, 1806. 3w.
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, and cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
FOR SALE
CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.
NEW BOARDING HOUSE.
THOMAS EARNSHET,
HAVING removed from No. 13, Market Square, to No. 15, Mill-Street, the house lately occupied by Mr. Peleg Knight, where he continues to take Boarders as usual; the house is commodious and pleasantly situated; those Gentlemen who will please to favour him with their custom, shall be well accommodated, receive good treatment, the terms reasonable, and will receive the thanks of the subscriber. Newport, April 30th, 1806.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership of Roberts & Spooner, will dissolve by mutual consent, on the 20th instant. Every person indebted to said firm, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against them, to present the same for adjustment. The business, after the 20th, will be carried on by Mr. Roberts, who will constantly keep on hand, a general assortment of GROCERIES, by whole sale and retail.
WILLIAM ROBERTS,
JOHN SPOONER.
Newport, May 7, 1806.
Dissolution of Partnership.
The Public are hereby informed, THAT the Partnership under the firm of RHODES AND HAMMOND, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and the business of said Firm will be settled by JAMES HAMMOND, at the store lately occupied by said Rhodes and Hammond.
CHRISTOPHER RHODES,
JAMES HAMMOND,
Newport, May 18, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of Capt. Thomas Cole, late of North-Kingstown, Deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who are duly authorized to settle the same.
HUTCHINSON COLE,
GEORGE W. COLE, } Administrators.
North-Kingstown, March 13, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent, 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, } Commis-
JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghast whose receipt will be a complete discharge.
WILLIAM MOORE, Jr. } Admin-
CALEB GREEN, } istrators.
STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Administrators.
Newport, 7th October, 1805.
WE the subscribers, being by the Court of Probate, of the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors, to the Estate of the Widow ELIZABETH POTTER, late of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; give notice to all persons that have demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof; being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No Accounts allowed unless properly attested to.
PELEG BROWN, } Commis-
WILLIAM C. CLARK, } sioners.
And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
JOHN CONGDON, Adm'r.
South-Kingstown, March 10th, 1806.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS
BEING appointed commissioners by the honorable Court of Probate, for the Town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of EUNICE PHILLIPS,
single woman, late of said Town, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby notify all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers at our respective dwellings, at any time within Twelve months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis-
DANIEL F. UPDIKE, } sioners.
All persons indebted to Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
DANIEL WALL, Administrators.
North-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS,
BEING by the Court of Probate of the town of Portsmouth, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of ISAAC J. EATON, late of Portsmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice to all persons who have any demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective Dwellings, within Six Months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No accounts allowed, unless properly attested to.
WILLIAM BRIGHTMAN, } Commis-
JOE LAWTON, } sioners.
ALL persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
ROBERT LAWTON, Admistr'r.
Portsmouth, April 21st, 1806.