Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-05-21 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
New Spring Goods.
JAMES MUMFORD
HAS FOR SALE,
BROAD Cloths, Chintzes, Calicoes, Pencil, red and white Copperplate, Blue and white spotted Mouselins, India Calicoes, Striped Cottons, Russells, Calimancoes, Durants, Silk Nankeens, Twill'd Do., Strip'd and clouded Nankeens, Ginghams, Bandanna & Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Spanish silk for knitting, Dimities, Mouselinet, Fans, Ladies silk Gloves & Mitts, of different colours, White Cotton Do., Gentlemen's white silk Gloves, Linens, Fine Hemhums, Gentlemen's 3 and 4 threaded silk and white Cotton Hose, Hemp do., Marcellies Quilting, Ladies silk Shawls, of different colours, Kid Gloves, White linen pocket Handkerchiefs, Red and white spotted ditto, Gentlemen's HATS, various kinds & prices, Sunday other Articles, too tedious to mention. Newport, May 14. 3744
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE in Thames-Street, at the Head of Banister's Wharf, NEWPORT.
A general Assortment of GROCERIES, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
Jamaica Rum, 4th and 5th Proof Cogniac Brandy Best Holland Geneva Old Madeira London Particular D. N. Y. Market Sherry L. & B. Malt Port—and Claret Hibbert's brown Stout and London Porter French Cordials, a great Variety Malasses Best Hyson Hyson skin Souchong—and Bohoa Coffee Loaf, Mascavado, & India Sugars Cask and box Raisins Currants Almonds Prunes Olives Anchovies Superfine & fine Flour April 2, 1803. 137
To be Let,
And well furnished the 25 of May, instant,
A Very convenient Dwelling House, and large Garden, with a good Well of water, table, &c. late the property of Daniel Vaughn, deceased. For Sale to SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, May 14. 137
Elegant Portraits
Of Franklin, Washington, & Jefferson, for Sale at this Office.
HENRY MOORE, & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their Store on the Ferry Wharf, by Wholesale & Retail, at Cheap as at any Store in Newport.
JAMAICA Spirits, Rum, Holland, Gin, Sherry and Malaga Wines, Molasses, loaf & brown Sugar, Hyson skin, Souchong & Bohea Raisins, Nutmegs, Allspice, Cassia, Cloves, Pepper, Indigo, Copperas, Alum, Castrol and New-York Soap, Brimstone, Iron and Steel, Brass Kettles, Tea Trays & Waiters, Knives & Forks, Razors, Locks, Hinges, thumb Latches, Hammers, Slates, Bellows, Warming Pans, House & hearth Brushes, Sieves, Pewter, Flat Irons, Coffee Mills, Looking Glasses, Brass and Iron Candlesticks, Tea Pots, Tobacco & Snuff, All kinds of Nails, Anchors, Fifty Bands English Muskets, Flints, Powder & Shot, Crockery and Glass Ware, Hams of every kind from 1 dollar to 6 dollars 50 cents, 6 by 8 window Glass, Cotton Wool, Cotton & wool Cards, Flour by the Barrell, &c. &c. They earnestly request those who have Accounts open with Wm. Moore, Jun. & Co. especially such as have been of more than a year's standing to settle them without delay, either by Cash or Note. May 14, 1803. 137f
Joseph W. Paul & Co.
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, A GENERAL and genuine assortment of Groceries, as low as can be purchased in this town.—Likewise, Molasses of a superior quality per hoghead, New-England Rum by the hoghead, Sugar by the barrel, Teas by the dozen lb., Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply. Best Havana white and brown SUGARS, by the Box. 67 Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5, 1803.
Barzillai Walker
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of this town, that he has opened a SCHOOL in the dwelling-house of Mr. Jonathan Walker, in the street formerly called Pope's Lane, at the South extremity of the town. Persons disposed to place children under his care, may rely on their receiving the strictest attention. Price for instruction:—Spelling and reading, 1 dollar 50 Cents:—Reading and writing, 2 dollars:—Reading, writing, and arithmetic, 2 dollars 50 cents per quarter. Also, a number of young Ladies and Misses who wish to be instructed in the above branches, may be accommodated with a room separate from the common School.—Five or six have all ready commenced. Newport, May 7, 1803.
WHEREAS divers unhappy differences exist between me and my wife CATHERINE—and those differences are daily increased by her friendly advisers:—I do therefore hereby forbid any person or persons trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt of her contracting after this date. ELEAZER TREVETT. Newport, May 7, 1803.
LOST,
ON Wednesday last, in or near the State House in Newport, a red Morocco Pocket Book, containing a considerable sum of money, in bank Bills; with several Notes of hand, &c. of no use to any person except the subscriber. Whoever will return the same to him, or to the printer of the Rhode-Island Republican, shall be generously rewarded therefor. ELISHA WATSON. South Kingstown, May 5, 1803.
ABNER TABER,
HAVING been absent four months from home, and now having recommenced Tailoring, in every branch, He informs his customers that he carries on his business in the shop where he formerly did on Banister's wharf, where those persons who incline to favor him with their employment, may rely on having their work performed in the usual good order; and in the newest fashions. All persons having unsettled accounts with said Taber, are requested to exhibit them for settlement without delay. Newport, April 16.
New Medicines.
DOCTOR HASKELL's newly discovered Dysentery Pills and Powders; Jaundice Pills & Powders, and warranted Ich Ointment, for sale at JAMES TAYLOR's Medicine Store, Newport:— Dysentery Medicine One Dollar per Box, Jaundice ditto, 50 Cents per do. Ich Ointment, 50 Cents per do. May 14, 1803. 137
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Dip Candles, by the box; Iron Cabouys; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt Peter & Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—Likewise, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favors gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midships, per half-dozen or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bushels, or smaller quantities—LOAF SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 3tf
FOR SALE BY
SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 15 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weesf Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Cales. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. 122f
CASH, PAID FOR
LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY
Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or Paper Ware-House, WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—Likewise Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, & Stationery of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Coxa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74f
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour, A few Hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES. Also, a few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality—very cheap for Cash. Newport, May, 29. 55f
FOR SALE,
THE fast sailing brig FAVORITE, now lying at Handy's wharf, only four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the following dimensions, say 58 feet keel, 18 feet beam, and 8 feet hold; was built for a Packet.—For terms, and particulars, apply to EARL & WILLIEHORNE. Newport, May 6, 1803. 136
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
A VINDICATION OF THE MEASURES OF THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION.
By ALGERNON SIDNEY.
"Where Liberty is—there is my Country." No. III.
A VIOLENT effort has been made to produce an immediate war between the United States, France and Spain. For this purpose the celebrated resolutions of Mr. Ross, authorizing the President to embody fifty thousand men, and to seize on New-Orleans and Louisiana, and appropriating five millions of dollars for the expenses, were presented to the Senate.—The tocsin has been sounded from one extremity to the other of the Union.—The opposition, true to their old system of war, flanding armies, navies, debts, and patronage, have been trembling alive on this subject. No means have been omitted to effect their object. Brilliant offers have been made to the western people, their passions were played upon, their spirit and resolution at one moment, admired, the next, doubted:—But all to no purpose. Those who were eminently useful in preventing war during the last administration, who first asserted the rights of freemen, and by their bold and manly resolutions laid to the ruler of the nation, "thus far shalt thou go and no further," here shall thy proud career be stayed, have remained unmoved and firmly attached to the interests, the peace, the happiness and the government of the country. My surprise at the conduct of opposition, is increased by their vote proclaiming their want of confidence in the Executive. Charity leads me to admit this originated in their belief that he was destitute either of talents or integrity.—If the first, then they have evinced a willingness to expose the nation to the evils of a misguided and ill conducted war.—If the last, then they have manifested a willingness to hazard the liberties of the country, by entrusting to a man, whom they believe unprincipled, the sword and treasures of a nation. They must elect between these alternatives, or admit what is generally believed, that this extraordinary vote did not speak the language of the heart, but was the child of party, brought into existence to foster the spirit of disaffection. Because the government refuses to resent the unauthorized act of a Spanish Intendant by a declaration of war, before it has demanded an explanation from the crown of Spain, its want of energy is daily proclaimed.—Notwithstanding the Spanish Minister, and the French Charge des Affaires, have in the most solemn manner assured government, that the rights of deposit will be restored, and our interests respected and cherished; notwithstanding they have united in an endeavor to procure an immediate redress (and at this moment the prohibition is taken off) it is refounded in our ears, "but for the fears of the President we should soon be in possession of New-Orleans, we should reach the nations of Europe to respect our rights."—The President undoubtedly has his fears; but fears of a personal nature he cannot have; his high station, and the duties of his office, place him above them. He fears to do wrong. He fears to create a standing army, & thereby jeopardize the liberties of the country, to increase the Executive powers in his own hands, and those of his successors. He fears to oppress the people by tax upon tax, to destroy our commerce and fisheries by an unnecessary war. He fears to transmit to posterity a debt increased to such a degree as to entail slavery upon them, to demoralize the people, to bury in one common grave, in the sickly regions of Florida, the robust yeomanry, the hardy fishermen, and the useful mechanics of the nation. He fears the imprecations of frantic mothers, and still more frantic wives, bewailing the loss of their children and husbands. And lastly, he fears to offend the Majesty of Heaven, by inflicting misery and wretchedness on five millions of people, intrusted to his care and protection.
From the commencement of the government to the inauguration of the present Executive, though the Eastern States have constantly boasted of their superior strength, not an arsenal or factory of military stores, has ever been established in the Western country, or South of the Potomac. Of the monies expended in fortifications and for defence, not one dollar in six has been applied in these States. Now the members from the New England States, whose Representatives heretofore voted to lock up the Mississippi for twenty-five years, express the most tender concern for that part of the Union.—Happy will it be for this country, if experience shall prove their pretensions sincere! But I cannot forget, that the persons, who heretofore for years have bellowed upon the people of that country the epithets of "the wild men of the woods of Kentucky," "the banditti of whiskey boys," "the sweepings of the earth," "enemies to religion, order and government," who have treated with contempt and indignity their

solemn act of legislation, and who have pro- claimed their will for a separation, now chal- lenge their first confidence. Is here not reason to believe that, irritated and chagrined at their loss of power and of the confidence of the peo- ple, they have seized upon the misconduct of the intendant of Orleans with a view to em- barrass government, and in a moment of passion, to push the western people to some act, disgrace- ful and ruinous to themselves and to the nation. For let me ask from whence has originated in the minds of the opposition this affection for the western country, at once so novel & irresist- ible, so vast and unbounded, so tender and glowing, that burns like the crater of Etna, and that threatened, by the bursting of its lava, to overthrow the honor, the peace and the happi- ness of the nation. From the bleak mountains of Nova-Scotia to the petulant heats of Florida, from the recesses of the forest to the billows of the ocean, not a member of the opposition can be found, high or low, great or small, rich or poor, learned or ignorant, whose mind is not touched with the ardent flame, who does not sigh for some relic of this burning lava. Not one, who has not heard the hoarse thunder of war rumble thro' the weikin, who has not seen the moon dyed with blood, and the "finger of heaven pointing to war." All exclaim for it immediately, and for the capture of New Or- leans.
What charms does not New Orleans pos- sess? She is indeed a talisman; seize but upon her, and the mighty power of France, of Spain, of Italy, and of Holland, vanish like spirits at the approach of light. The United States be- come impregnable; no point is left for attack. —The Mobile, the Tombigbee, the Alabama, and the St. Mary's are driven to their sources. Our Commerce, our fisheries, our cities and our towns, are all protected from assault, and the war, is ended here ere it is commenced! Omit to seize upon her, and instantly, from the Mis- sissippi to the South sea, the haunts of wild beasts are transformed into princely palaces, lofty towns, and richly cultivated fields. The oak, the sycamore and the cypress, become soldiers; an unhappy race rises up among us and butchers our wives and children. The energies of the nation are palsied, and we are for ever rained!
I tremble as I write. Surely this cannot be the child of fancy, it must be reality; in some hidden volume of the book of fate it was re- gistered, our guardian angel made the discovery, whispered it in the ear of America's best friends. Else why is it proclaimed, echoed and re-echoed, from one end of the union to the other, by those who claim a superior regard to religion, order and happiness? Why are we urged to instant war? Why is the government censured for making one effort to preserve peace? It has spoken to the nations interested, in the respectful language of freedom. It has solemnly pledged itself to maintain inviolate the rights of the people and nation. It made provision for the denser resort, an appeal to arms.
Yet despair should not drive us to madness. It is possible that the advocates for war have taken the evil genius of America for her guardian angel. The rights of our western brethren are sacred, they never will be neglected, surrendered or barred. On the other hand, in the estimation of every good man, the preservation of peace is important.
In discussing subjects so interesting, flights of fancy should give place to cool reflections, and the ardour of passion to the dictates of sound discretion.
Whenever the rights of a nation are violat- ed, it becomes the duty of the rulers to seek red- ress. Where the safety of the state will admit, this redress is to be sought first by amicable con- ference and negotiation, and in case these fail, by resort to war. This rule is laid down by all the writers upon neutral law, and practiced by most of the nations of the earth. It results from nature itself, and from the obligations we are under to comfort, as well the happiness of others, as of ourselves. Whoever reflects upon the miseries of war, will agree with the writers upon that subject, that it is justified only by extremities. Not to swell the volume of human woe is a duty we owe to ourselves and mankind at large. Nor the safety of the state was en- dangered by denying the right of deposit at New Orleans, a right derived from treaty alone. It was therefore the duty of government, as it was the interest of the people, to endeavour to regain the exercise of that by negotiation. The obligation upon government to adopt this course, was strengthened by the consideration, that the act complained of was not the act of the Span- ish government, but of a subordinate officer of that nation.
To involve the nation in all the horrors of war, for the unlawful and unauthorized act of a subordinate officer, would be the height of poli- tical depravity. It would introduce a rule of which we could not complain, and under which this nation, at any future time, might be involv- ed in war by the unlawful or wanton act of any one of her officers. It would be virtually trans- ferring, the all important questions of war and peace, from the representatives of the people and the government of the country, to the cap- tain of a frigate.
The act of an individual officer or subject, does not become the act of a nation to which he belongs, until the nation has sanctioned it, as it is impossible for the most vigilant and best regulated government to control the actions of its agents and subjects, and to bring them to an exact obedience on all occasions. Hence it fol- lows, that the government, by declaring war, would have committed an act of injustice against Spain, established a precedent which might be- come fatal to the future peace of this nation, and justly merited the execration of the world.
Government has represented to the Spanish court the violation of our rights by the inten- dant, and demanded immediate satisfaction. "Indemnity for the past, and security for the future," are expected.—Should Spain, alike neglectful of her duty and her interest, withhold
from us that satisfaction which justice decrees, all will unite in the necessity of war. By at- tempting to avoid its evils, we shall have given to Europe, evidence of our disposition to live in peace and good neighbourhood; we shall become united, and justice will arrange herself under our banners.—By hastily declaring war, without asking redress, we should have excited discon- tents among our own citizens, and justly awakened the suspicions and jealousies of all those European powers who have American possessions.
The cabinet of St. James might possibly have rejoiced at the event; but would it not have occurred to them, that the same power, which had seized upon New Orleans, might, at any moment, upon as light or less provocation, seize upon the Canadas, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Bahamas, and, in a few years, upon their West India possessions?—Our highest interests require we should evince to the world a strict regard for justice, a faithful per- formance of all our engagements, & a desire to cultivate friendship, peace & good will with all.
In case war should become necessary, what new evils will the nation have incurred by the delay! The advocates for that measure say, "France will be in possession of Louisiana!" And will she not be in possession of that province before we could have raised an army, if war had been declared at the commencement of the session of congress, or even if the executive had possessed and exercised that power on the day he was in- formed of the unlawful conduct of the intendant? But are we seriously to enter into war with France because the intendant of New Orleans has closed that port which is ceded to France, who has committed no violation of our rights! Will any man say war shall be levied upon France for the misconduct of a Spanish offi- cer?—Or will any one deny that taking possession of New Orleans, which is daily expected to pass into the possession of France, to whom it has long since been ceded, will in fact be making war against her? If we had seized upon that place, we must have retained it against her, or have restored it when she came to take possession. If we restored it to her, then what advantage should we gain by the sacrifice? It would certainly excite her jealousy. If we retained it, a bloody and arduous war must be the consequence.—The people of the western country would be deprived of the navigation of the Mississippi more years than they have been months under the policy pursued by the administration. Besides on what prin- ciple would we justify the detention? Certainly not on account of the conduct of the Spanish Intendant.
[To be concluded in our next.]
LAWS OF THE UNION. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Military estab- lishment of the United States, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Re- presentatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the several expenses of the military establishment of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and three; for the Indian depart- ment, and for the erection of fortifications, the following sums be, and the same hereby are re- spectively appropriated, that is to say,
For the pay of the army of the United States, two hundred ninety nine thousand one hundred and twenty four dollars.
For forage, four thousand and fifty six dol- lars.
For the subsistence of the officers of the army and the corps of engineers, twenty nine thousand and eighty six dollars and eighty five cents.
For the subsistence of non-commissioned officers and privates, one hundred and fifty four thousand five hundred and forty dollars and seventy five cents.
For clothing, fifty six thousand nine hun- dred and sixty dollars.
For bounties and premiums, eight thousand dollars.
For the medical and hospital department, ten thousand dollars.
For camp equipage, fuel, tools and trans- portation, and contingent expenses, fifty eight thousand dollars.
For fortifications, magazines, armories and armaments, one hundred and ninety one thousand six hundred and ninety one dollars and eighty eight cents.
For the Indian department, seventy three thousand five hundred dollars.
For purchasing maps, plans, books and instruments for the department of war & the military academy, two thousand dollars.
For postage on letters on service to and from the officers of the Adjutant and Inspector and paymaster of the army, four thousand five hundred dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted. That a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, including any unexpended balance of former appropriations for the same object be, and the same hereby is appropriated for defraying the expense of any treaty or treaties which may be held with the Indians; Provided, That the compensation to be allowed to any commissioner appointed or who may be appointed, for nego- tiating such treaties shall not exceed exclusive of travelling expenses the rate of eight dollars a day during the actual service of such commission- er.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted. That the several appropriations herein before made, shall be paid and discharged, first out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the same objects respectively, and secondly, out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate, pro tempore. APPROVED, March 3d, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT Concerning the Salt Springs on the waters of the Wabash River.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of procuring articles necessary to the establishment of salt works, at the springs near the Wabash river, which have been ceded to the United States, by certain Indian tribes, the sum of three thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any unappropriat- ed money in the treasury, and under the direc- tion of the President of the United States, who is hereby authorized to cause the said springs to be worked at the expence of the United States, or if he will deem it more proper, to lease the same for a term not exceeding three years, on such conditions as will ensure the working the same the most extensively, and to the most advantage to the United States.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED March 3d, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Two Millions of Dollars !!! GIVEN TO PRESIDENT JEFFERSON!!! For secret service Money !!! For which he is never to account !!!
This is the tale that has been founded and resounded through every Aristocratic paper on the continent, and echoed and re-echoed by all the falsely called federal lungs in the na- tion.—That our readers may know what foundation there is for this frightful tale, we here insert the law of Congress that gave rise to it:—
AN ACT Making further provisions for the expenses at- tending the intercourse between the United States, and foreign nations.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum of two mil- lions of dollars, in addition to the provisions heretofore made, be and the same is hereby ap- propriated for the purpose of defraying any ex- traordinary expenses which may be incurred in the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations, to be paid out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied under the direction of the Pres- ident of the United States who shall cause an ac- count of the expenditure thereof to be laid be- fore Congress, as soon as may be.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted. That the President of the United States may, if he shall deem it necessary, and he hereby is author- ized to borrow the whole, or any part of the said sum, at an interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, reimbursable before the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven: And it shall be lawful for the Bank of the United States to lend the whole, or any part of the same.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted. That so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage, beyond the permanent appropriation heretofore charged up- on them by law, shall be, and hereby is appro- priated for the payment of all such monies as may be borrowed in pursuance of this act, ac- cording to the terms and conditions on which the loan or loans may be effected.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURL, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States. APPROVED, February 26, 1803.
Our readers may recollect that when the port of New Orleans was closed against our produce, the Pres- ident thought necessary, not only to have the present grievance removed, but to obtain security that no such in- terruption of our Western commerce should again take place. This security could only be had by our possessing the territory on the Eastern Banks of the Mississippi. To obtain possession of this territory, a Minister was sent to France. As it is not customary for governments to give away whole ter- ritories, the presumption was that the territory of which we want possession must be bought. And as a little ready money, goes a great way in national bargains, two millions of dollars were placed within the power of the Pre-
sident for this purpose. This was not expressed in the law, as it would have been preposterous in sending an agent to purchase property on as advantage- ous terms as he could, to send also word to the holders of such property, how much money we had set apart for the purchase. But the debates in Congress explain, and every federal printer must know, what the two millions of dollars were appropriated for—And if we can obtain the mil- lions of valuable territory on the East- ern Bank of the Mississippi, and secure the free and uninterrupted navigation of that important river, for even thrice two millions of dollars, we shall get it cheap enough, & much cheaper than we could get it by rushing head- long into war with France and Spain to take it by force.
As to the story told in the "Tren- ton Federalist," and other lying vehi- cles of the party, that the President was never to account for this money, it is fully refuted by the law itself, which expressly says, the President "shall cause an account of the expendi- ture thereof to be laid before Congress, as soon as may be."
Thus this horrible mammoth sto- ry dwindles into a mere moufe, when viewed by the torch of truth; and would people take the pains to en- quire for themselves, and not listen to all the lying tales told them with im- plicit belief, three-thirds of these fede- ral bug-bears would be found to have no existence in fact. True Amer.
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, Has for sale the following Articles, viz. Fresh Malaga grapes; box and case raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; seas; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds. An assortment of preserved fruits, olives, pe- nuts; best Sherry, Malaga, & Teneriffe Wines; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; together with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is deter- mined to sell very low. Newport, March 4, 1803. [6stf]
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this town. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 116stf Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
To be SOLD, or LET, And possession given the 20th inst. THE Dwelling-House now occupied by Mr. Cross, pleasantly situated at the north- end of Thames-street; with a Yard, Garden, Stable, and a good Well of Water.—For fur- ther particulars enquire of JOSEPH COZZENS. Newport, April 9, 1803. [32]
THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity of Hay, ready fereed, may be had on very short notice, and all favors thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9, 1803. [32]
REMOVAL. THE subscriber wishes to inform the public, that he has removed from the Store be- longing to Mr. Robert Stevens, which he for- merly occupied, to his Store on said Stevens' wharf, where he intends keeping a constant sup- ply of Groceries, by wholesale and retail. SIMON DAVIS. Newport, April 16. 133
Benjamin Wightman, & Co. HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reason- able terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles: Holland Gin, Calla, West India Rum, Allum, Snuff, Brandy, Wool & Cotton Brown Sugar, Cords, Southing & Bohea Tobacco, Teas, Cotton Wool, Coffee, Ginger, Sheep's do. Pepper, Pimento, German Steel, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Nails assorted, Mustard, Copperas, Glass Ware, Sherry & Malaga Cheese by the large Wines, or small quantity, Superfine Flour by the Cordage, Codfish, Barrel, Candles, &c. &c. Newport, February 26, 1803. 125stf

MR. FARNWORTH. THERE fell into my hands the other day a Newport Mercury of the 2d Sept. 1800; and looking cursorily over it, my attention was arrested by the publication, a part of which I now transmit you in the original, together with some reflections to which it gave occasion.—If you think them worth filling a column as yet vacant, you will give them a place in your next paper:
“For the Newport Mercury.” MR. BURR. “It is supposed by the demagogues of faction, that the people can be subdued out of their senses! What is the object of Mr. Burr, a citizen of New York, in visiting the State of Rhode-Island, and in particular our excellent Governor, at this juncture? It is to Jacobinize our next election for President and Vice President of the United States. Are we so extremely ignorant of our public interests, or of public characters, as to stand in need of his direction? As our Governor is generally one of the electors, and has great influence in public matters, this same Mr. Burr is endeavouring, by his insinuating address, to corrupt his integrity;—and by the arts of sophistry to fill his mind with the mania of party—and thereby to cause a total change in our next election. What a reflection on the good sense and integrity of Governor Patter!—What an insult on the character of the State!—Our Governor values his reputation and popularity too much to be thus easily duped.”
“It may be asked—pray who is this Mr. Burr? Suffer it to say that he is a man of desperate fortune—one who has plunged deep in speculation, and thereby ruined himself and friends—that he conceives his extraordinary merits neglected by our government, and therefore entertains a deadly hatred against it—that he associates with such men as Gallatin, Lyon, and other demagogues, and will not hesitate to go any length to destroy our Government, and to excite all the horrors of domestic revolution. Some men are calculated to rise on the ruins, not on the happiness of their country. Just before the last election of President and Vice President, this intriguing, subtle, cunning, and deceitful Jacobin, took a tour through all the New-England States, for the avowed purpose of influencing the elections; and yet, strange to tell! this very man, so confident in his enmity to our national neutrality, and so much in favour of a perpetual alliance, offensive and defensive, with the terrible republic, as the board of a distressing war with the combined powers! expects to be elected Vice President of the United States; at least he is the only opposition candidate for the office. Such effrontery, in the seekers for, and of trust, ought to be treated with more than contempt.”
Can any one read these sentiments, and call to mind that has been felt since the election to which they were preparatory, of the character of Governor FENNER, and what is now published in the federal prints of the Vice President, Mr. BURR, and not find himself revolting from a party who thus sacrifice to their views all truth and consistency! At the time of the publication of the writing, from which the above is an extract, Mr. FENNER was “our excellent Governor,” a man “of good sense and integrity,” “of popularity and reputation.” Mr. BURR was known nothing of—but that he was “a man of desperate fortune—one who had plunged deep in speculation, and thereby ruined himself and friends.”—“an intriguing, subtle, cunning and deceitful Jacobin, who would not hesitate to go any length to destroy our government and to excite all the horrors of domestic revolution!”—How changed the scene! Mr. BURR is now their last hope—the last anchor of the drifting constitution; from “deadly hatred” to its being, his mind is now converted to paternal solicitude for its safety; and he is pathetically represented in the duties of the day, wringing his hands, and beating his forehead, as the vessel, of which he is second in command, approaches the rocks on which she is to be made a hapless wreck! Governor FENNER, on the other hand, is fallen from his high estate of honor and integrity, and branded with the names of Robber, Villain, Slanderer, and Blasphemer! Such is the spirit of the federal party. I do not ask how these opposite characters in the same men can be reconciled—I think it cannot be done, and that the attempt could answer no purpose but to give a new instance of federal ingenuity in shifts. But I address myself to the candid and unsophisticated—the reflecting, virtuous and patriotic of that party—and ask what opinion are we to form of the views of men, who, without any just apparent cause of change, by turns thus appreciate and decry the same individuals? Can their views be considered as terminating in the honor and good government of their country—in the liberty and prosperity of their fellow-citizens? If the qualifications of a good Governor were to be found in Mr. FENNER in Sept. 1800, was he not equally possessed of them in April 1802? Was Mr. BURR in the former year an enemy to the Constitution? And is he now its friend—its safe guard and defence? Or did the Republicans discover merits in Mr. BURR, while “a citizen of New York,” which were hidden from Federalists till he became Vice-President of the United States? Be it so: It is well: The sagacity to discern worth, and the will and the power to elevate it from the private station to the post of honor, are, you acknowledge, justly placed in the same hands.
BOSTON, May 16.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
No War yet. —On Saturday we had several arrivals, in short passages, from all parts of Europe. The ship Sally, Rowe, from Bristol, is the latest, having sailed about the 15th of April, at which time the question of Peace or War was still undetermined, and affairs wore much the same aspect as for some time past.—Capt. R. informs, that when he failed, the Press was so warm in Bristol as to cause the women
to assemble to prevent their husbands from being taken off, and that the marines fired upon the crowd and killed several before they were dispersed. We have received no later papers than the 26th of March, and are therefore unable to present our readers with any new facts, relative to the question of impending hostilities.
Verbal accounts to the beginning of April by the Caroline, now at the Lazaretto, relate, that a warm press still continued in England, and that there was every rational indication of immediate war. It further appeared, that some alarming symptoms of rebellion had appeared in several counties of Ireland. We consider this latter circumstance as a pretty strong argument of war. [Nine counties declared in rebellion.]
NEWPORT, Saturday, May 21, 1803.
Accounts from various parts of the United States, mention the weather, as late as the 8th & 9th of this month to have been remarkably cold. Snow fell in Virginia, New-York, and Massachusetts, and ice was seen a quarter of an inch thick in New-York on the morning of the 7th. It is apprehended that in many places most kinds of early fruit will be wholly cut off.
TEXT. —“The triumph of Federalism in New-York, will form the first link of a chain that will encircle the Union.”
A. HAMILTON.
COMMENTS.
The federalists may now “hang their harps on the willows.”—Their prophecies have proven to be false, and their boastings vain. Facts are stubborn things: And the following result will afford pleasing reflections to genuine Republicans thro’out America.
New-York Election.
In this State we have lately often heard that the “Sun of Federalism was again rising.”—The late election, however, gives no indication of the fact.—Quite the reverse.
In the City of New-York, notwithstanding that Gen. Hamilton, and his numerous aids, made every possible exertion to recruit and rally the disheartened forces of federalism, and to carry the election by a Coup-de-main, by a general, united, and vigorous effort; the Republican ticket composed of Henry Rutgers, Solomon Townsend, George Clinton, jun. James Warner, William Jew, Peter H. Wendover, Peter A. Schenck, Samuel Bradhurst, and Peter Catenius, succeeded by an average majority of 692 votes.
Col. John Broome, the Republican Candidate for Senator from the Southern district, of which New-York City is a part, is elected by a majority of about 800.
The Republican Senatorial Candidates, for the Eastern District, are elected by large majorities.
In West-Chester County, the Republican Assembly candidates, are elected.
In Columbia County, which last year sent Federalists to the Assembly, & where an increased federal majority was confidently calculated on, the Republican ticket, has this year prevailed by an average majority of about sixty votes.
In Richmond County, on Staten-Island, where no Republican has ever till now been elected since the revolution, the Republican candidate, John Housman, is elected by a majority of 86 votes.
In Dutchess, Saratoga, Washington, Montgomery, & Schenectady Counties, the Republican tickets have prevailed.
In Rensselaer County, which last year was Federal, the Republican candidates are this year all elected.
In Albany City and County the Federal ticket for Assembly, has, as usual, succeeded; and this is the only place we have yet heard from in the whole State of New-York, where the Federalists have succeeded.
Thus Federalism advances—backwards—in the State of New-York; and every effort to raise it, holds it—a peg lower!
Will the Tories still say “the Sun of Federalism is rising in New-York?”—Read the following, which we have copied from the “Balance,” a highly federal paper, printed at Hudson.
“We relate good tidings with pleasure with pleasure—and we promptly inform our readers of the world. Be it known, then, that in the counties of New-York, Richmond, Dutchess, Ulster, Greene, and Rensselaer, and, we believe, IN EVERY OTHER COUNTY IN THE STATE, except Albany and Oneida, the Democratic Candidates for members of Assembly have gained their election.”
Thus you see, out of their own mouths are they condemned!
In the Ohio, Tennessee, and Kentucky, there is not a single member of Congress opposed to the Government, Laws and Constitution.—Georgia is united to a man in its representation.—South Carolina has six to two.—N. Carolina exhibits a handsome majority.—Of twenty two delegates, Virginia, the birth place and the tomb of the greatest men which this country has produced (for Washington and the Lee's are dead)—give not even a fear that more than four will be returned in opposition to the decided sense of
their countrymen.—Maryland is firm.—Pennsylvania invincible.—N. York recently triumphed.—The little States of Delaware and Jersey are fast correcting their past errors.—Even Connecticut, if law running instead of a manly and liberal policy, would admit of a fair division, according to numbers, must have four, two, three or four republicans to the next Congress.—
Still the jaded hacks of an expiring party, talk of federalism being resuscitated, as if it had not completely descended into the tomb of the Capulets, past the help of all sorcery.
It is time Republicanism was organized throughout the Union. Activity must be opposed by equal activity—artifice by wisdom—intrigue by a more determined and decisive policy. Conciliation has been fairly tried, and has been found notoriously inadequate to the nature and depth of the existing evil. The Republicans must explain their views and principles; and understand their means and measures, and be prepared to stand or fall together. No half way policy will answer any longer. They must continue to prevail, or they, and with them the rights, liberties and privileges of the great body of the people, are lost forever! {Cibron.}
In Kentucky, they say they have not a Gazette that is not decidedly Republican.
“In Rhode-Island Federalism has lost all its magical powers of delusion. Although the Federalists have four newspapers in the state to prop up their cause, and drive their fury at republicanism, yet all their calumny & slander have only operated against themselves. The biter have got bitten. The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, all the senators, and fifty out of seventy representatives, are republicans. In the whole General Assembly, in grand committee, consisting of 82, the federalists amount only to 20.”
Never, perhaps, since the revolution, was unadulterated Republicanism so universally triumphant as at the present moment.
Hail Columbia, Happy Land.
In the British house of Parliament March 25th, the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave notice, that he would next day move, in committee of ways and means, for a loan of four millions, to be raised by Exchequer bills.
A few handfuls of sea salt, mixed with about one cwt. of lime, to be used in white wash, will make it adhere to the wall and destroy the insects.
THOMAS PAINE's Letter to the Citizens of the United States, No. VII, in our next.
WILLIAM TELL, & AUGUSTUS, are under consideration.
MARRIED —In this town, Mr. JOHN ATKINSON, to Miss RACHEL FISK. On the 12th inst. Mr. GEORGE B. HAZARD of South-Kingstown, to Miss HENRIETTA FREEBORN, of this town.
DIED —In Virginia, General STEPHEN THOMPSON MASON, aged 43. Senator of the United States, from Virginia. He has left behind him few who combine talents, temper, and private and public virtue, in such happy proportions.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, May 20.
ENTERED.
Sloop Humbird Ladue, New-York Polly, Durlee, do. Schooner Betty, Brown, Charleston Sloop Fame, Justin, New-York Brig Orange, Read, Charleston Sloop Industry, Hathaway, N. Carolina Ship Commerce, Southwick, New-York Schooner Dove, Price, Georgetown Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York Ship Tyre, Brown, Castleton Ship Angeronia, Burdick, Charleston CLEARED. For Sloop Charles, Coffin, Nantucket Polly, Greene, Norfolk Sloop Juno, Thayer, do.
Take Notice.
AN adjourned meeting of the Commissioners named and authorized in a Commission of Bankruptcy, issued and awarded against Robert Lawton, a Bankrupt, will be held by the said Commissioners, at the State-House chamber in said Newport, on Monday next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of further examining the said Bankrupt, touching his estate and effects—when and where the said Bankrupt, is hereby required to come prepared to undergo the said examination, and the creditors may attend if they think proper.
By order of the Commissioners.
EDWARD HEMSTEAD,
May 19. 1803.
Clerk.
JACOB RICHARDSON,
Has for Sale at the Post Office,
A Hundred Thousand Dutch Quills, from No. 6 to 15, to be sold as low as can be purchased in the State—States of the first quality, by the Dozen, of all sizes—Paper by the Ream of all qualities.
Feb. 26, 1803.
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CUSTOM HOUSE.
THE Custom House is moved from the Parade, to the House formerly occupied by Oliver R. Warner, deceased, a few doors North of the Brick-Market.
Newport, May 21.
Paper Hangings.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and 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.
May 21, 1803.
12m
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT, Esquire of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented intestate:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within twelve months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commrs. BENJAMIN SMITH, } Jurors.
All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport, North-Kingstown, April 2, 1803.
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NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby forbid trusting my wife Lydia, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
JOB GIBBS.
Newport, May 21, 1803.
BANKRUPTCY.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy (founded upon an Act of Congress, entitled “An Act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States”) has been awarded and issued against Robert Lawton, of Newport, in the county of Newport, and district of Rhode-Island, merchant; and he having been declared a bankrupt;—He is hereby required to surrender himself to the said Commissioners in the said Commission named, on Monday the 9th, and Thursday the 19th day of May next, and Wednesday the 8th day of June next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the State-House chamber in said Newport; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects: When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their claims, and at the second sitting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination.—All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same except to whom the Commissioners shall appoint.
EDWARD HEMSTEAD,
Clerk to the Commissioners.
Newport, April 28, 1803.
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the
WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS
in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Coppers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pepper Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plates, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's belt & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handglasses, Shovels & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cams, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windfor Soan, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappes & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the
GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S
Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver, 44 Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Newport, Oct. 2. 1802.
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For Sale on Reasonable terms, A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer.
Wanted at this Office, a quantity of tanned Sheep or Lamb Skins, dressed without oil, and suitable for Book-binding.—A generous price will be given.
CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, and old Sail Cloth, at the Office of the Republican. APPROVED, March 30, 1803.

From the BALANCE.  The Maid with Elbows bare.  LET all the lovers chant their lays, To please the modest full-dress'd fair; The task remains for me, to praise The charming maid with elbows bare.  Her ruddy cheek, her sparkling eyes, Her coral lips, her jetty hair, All, all are charms I highly prize, But not so much as elbows bare.  The unveil'd bosom—neck of snow— May tempt the ill-bred clown to stare; But first-rate Beaux, with dff'rence bow Before the maid with elbows bare.  Some ladies shew the ancle's shape— A fashion, too, not very rare: Others expose a pretty nape— But mine's the maid with elbows bare.  Let her, in that loose flowing robe, Which flutters and flutters in the air, Reflect, a heart she ne'er will probe, Unless she leaves her elbows bare.  When winter storms are drear and cold, And keenly blows the northern air; When muffs and furs the limbs enfold, Still trips my maid with elbows bare.  When summer's scorching heat prevail, And veils shut out the Sun's bright glare, Still, still my maid will never fail To go with graceful elbows bare.  In winter, summer, fall, or spring,— In weather either foul or fair,— In day or night—the charms I sing Of my sweet maid with elbows bare.
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.  Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. &c. ALSO,  A general and extensive variety of Crocker's and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices.  Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. 60f
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance.  Newport, Nov. 15. exii
Sail Making. THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of SPOONER and DUNHAM, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Mason, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM.  Newport, April 3. 1802. 70f
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mels, mels and prime Beef, mels and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt Tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef.  Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by call- ing at said Store, will meet the greatest en- couragement.  April 23, 1803. 128
To be Let, A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer.  Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
FOR SALE BY MEIN & ROGERS, FIFTY Casks best GUN-POWDER, Philadelphia & Baltimore best super- fine FLOUR, best German STEEL.  Newport, April 16. 1803. 133
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assort- ment of West-India and other GOODS.  One barrel fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon.—Also, Just received the following Hay Seeds, warrant- ed to be new and clean. 100 Bushels Hern's Grass 70 bushels of Borden's Grass 20 do. Red Top do. 1200 wt. Red Clover do. 3000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash. Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.  Newport, April 16, 1803. 118if
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE Mails of the United States On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST-OF- FICE in WASHINGTON CITY, until the 31st day of July next, (1803) inclusive.
FROM Boston by Milton, Randolph, Bridge- water, Raynham, Taunton, Dighton, Som- erset and Swansey to Warren R. I. once a week. —Leave Boston every Monday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Warren on Thursday by 10 A. M.— Leave Warren every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Boston on Saturday at 10 A. M.  From Newport by New-Bedford, Roches- ter, and Wareham to Sandwich once a week. Leave Newport every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sandwich on Friday by 6 P. M. Leave Sand- wich every Wednesday at 6 A. M. arrive at Newport on Thursday by 2 P. M.  From Providence by North-Providence, Cumberland, Mendon, Upton, Grafton, Wor- cester, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Peterham, Athol, Orange, Warwick, Northfield and Hins- dale, to Brattleboro, and thence by Wendell, New-Salem, Peterham, and the same route to Providence once a week.—Leave Providence every Tuesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Brat- tleboro, on Friday by 9 A. M. Leave Brattle- boro, every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Pro- vidence on Monday by 5 P. M.
RHODE-ISLAND. From Providence by Barrington, Bristol and Warren to Newport 6 times a week in summer and three times in winter.
May 1 to November 1. Leave Providence every day Sunday ex- cepted at 7 A. M. and arrive at Newport by 4 P. M. Leave Newport every day Sunday excepted at 8 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 4 P. M.
November 1 to May 1. Leave Providence every Monday, Wed- nesday & Friday at 7 A. M. and arrive at New- port at 4 P. M. Leave Newport every Tues- day, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A. M. and ar- rive at Providence at 4 P. M.
From Providence by East Greenwich, Lit- tle Rest and Wickford to Towerhill once a week. Leave Providence every Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Towerhill by 11 A. M. Returning—Leave Towerhill every Friday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Providence by 8 P. M.
From Newport by Towerhill, Charlestown, Westerly, Stonington (Ct.) and Groton, to New- London, twice a week.—Leave Newport every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 A. M. and arrive at New-London on Wednesday and Friday by 2 P. M. Returning—Leave New-London every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Wednesday and Friday by noon.
From Providence to Taunton once a week. —Leave Taunton every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 3 P. M. Leave Providence every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and ar- rive at Taunton by noon.
NOTES.
 1. The Postmaster-General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and de- parture at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expence that may be oc- casioned thereby.  2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is specified.  3. For every thirty minutes delay (in- avoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the con- tractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such de- pending mails, lose a trip, an additional forfei- ture of five dollars shall be incurred.  4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making prop- osals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolu- ment, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.  5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired and the differ- ence they will make in the terms of the con- tract.  6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who con- tract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August, and No- vember, one month after the expiration of each quarter.  7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.  8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.  9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which a- mount to the loss of a trip each.  10. Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will perform the service for one year, and at what price for two years.  11. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General.  GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. General Post-Office, Washington- City, April 4th, 1803.
Book-Binding IN all its branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and expedition.—Ledgers and Account Books, of any dimension, made on the shortest notice. Old Books, re-bound, on reasonable terms.
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY.
THE Legislature of the State of Rhode- Island, &c. at their last sessions, having granted permission to the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in New- port, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thou- sand Five Hundred Dollars, to discharge the debt due on Mason's Hall; and having appointed the subscribers Managers (who have given bonds to the General Treasurer) they present the follow- ing Scheme for the patronage of the Public.
SCHEME. Not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize.     Prize of 2500 Dollars is Dollars.     1 1000 1000   2 500 1000   4 250 1000   10 100 1000   10 50 500   10 25 250   10 20 200   355 10 3550   1500 6 9000    1903 Prizes. 3097 Blanks.  5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000
This Scheme is calculated for the advan- tage of adventurers; there being not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, and the prizes only subject to a deduction of twelve and one half per cent. The encouragement and assistance which the Managers flatter themselves will be given to this Lottery, by the Masonic Fraternity in this and the neighbouring States, leaves them without a doubt that the Tickets will meet a speedy sale, and that the drawing will commence in a short time; which as soon as finished, a list of the prizes will be published, and thirty days after, the prizes will be punctu- ally paid.—Those Prizes which are not demanded within twelve months after drawn, will be deemed generously given for the purpose of the Lottery.
WILLIAM TEW, JAMES PERRY, JOHN PRICE, jun. EDWARD EASTON, jun. CLARKE COOK, WILLIAM MOORE, jun. } Man- agers.  33 Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of either of the Managers.  Newport, March 7, 1803. 128if
WILLIAM HELME Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tal- low Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported.  Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. cif
JOHN MARSH Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marjo, deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay- Screwing business.—Those persons who may wish to have Hay-Screws, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.  Newport, March 25, 1803. 829
NICOLAS GEFROY, HAS constantly on hand, an elegant assort- ment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or re- pair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. He has like-wise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jew- ellery, imported and of the latest fashions; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass can- dleshicks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, & all swords and pagers; plated bits, stirrups spurs; tea-trays; castors, andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-rubbs; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement.  In addition to the above, he has re- ceived by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentle- men's fowling pieces, double and single barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; el- egant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of vari- ous kinds and fashions; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl.  CASH, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
TO BE SOLD, OR LET, A F A R M, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, contain- ing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling- House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also,
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST.  Exeter, Dec. 29, 1802. 50if  Blank Deeds, Manifests, Portage Bills, Bills of Lading, &c. for sale at this office.
HOUSE PAPER
JUST received and for sale at this Office, a beautiful assortment of PAPER-HANG- INGS, with a great variety of elegant Borders, which will be sold at the Factory prices—from 2/3 to 15/ per Roll.
For Sale, by the subscriber, a great quantity of OAK U M, WHICH will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as low as can be purchased in this State. ** CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House.  Newport, Feb. 12. 72if
Freborn & Charles Coggeshall
OPPOSITE Mr. G. GIBB'S STORE, have con- stantly for sale, a great variety of TRUNKS, From One Dollar 25 Cents, to Eight Dollars each. Likewise, Men's and Women's warranted Saddles and Bridles, men's and women's Shoes. Also, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Ginger, Allspice, Pep- per, Cinnamon, and other articles in the Gro- cery line.  They have on hand, one hundred pair of Boys Calf skin Shoes. All which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. ** Best Spanish SEGARS, by the large or small quantity.  Newport, April 20, 1803. 134 6m
To be Sold or Let, A WELL-finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens'—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN.  Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exii
Public Entertainment. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship; west of Cole's Inn.—Constant at- tendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommo- dation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER.  October 23, 1802. exiiif
NOTICE IS hereby given, to all persons having any de- mands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to ex- hibit them; and all persons indebted to said es- tate, are called upon to make payment to MA- RY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport.  November 22, 1802. 113if
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons hav- ing any demands against the estate of Oliver Read, late of Newport, Mariner, de- ceased, to exhibit them to the subscriber for set- tlement; and all those any wife indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make im- mediate payment to MARY READ, Admin'x.  Newport, April 9, 1803. 132 3m
Tin Plate Worker. GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully in- forms his friends and the public in gene- ral, that he has taken a part of the store belong- ing to his father, Francis Anderson, opposite the Red-Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches. Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality: Constant atten- dance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.  Cash given for old Pewter & Lead Newport, April 16. 133
THOMAS VOAX, SUGAR-REFINER, South-end of Thames-Street (Newport) has constantly for Sale, LOAF SUGAR (1st and 2d quality) Lump Sugar and Syrup.—Also, Refined Brown Sugar and MOLASSES, of an excellent quality, for family's use.  Loaf Sugar exchanged for Brown as usual. April 2, 1803. 131
NEW HOTEL. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames- Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJAMIN FAIRBANKS.  Newport, April 16. 133
For Sale, ON reasonable terms a conveni- ent two-story Dwelling-House, on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Bauer's, with five rooms on the lower floor, and four above. A good Cellar, and a Shop adjoining, with an excellent well of water. For particu- lars, inquire of HENRY HOWLAND. Living on the premises.  Newport, March 4, 1803. 127