Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-01-30 00:00:00

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Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, Cognac Brandy, Best Holland Geneva, Jamaica, W. India, N. England & Cherry Molasses, Turks Island Salt, 7 barrels good Vinegar, Loaf, Lump, White Powdered & Brown, Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Souchong & Bohea, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh Cask Raisins, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves.
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Belt Superfine FLOUR.
An assortment of Crockery & Glass Ware.
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With many other articles too tedious for an advertisement.
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The upper part of a Dwelling-House, with a convenient Kitchen below, with the privilege of the Fountain water, leading in said kitchen, with an excellent Cellar.—Apply as above.
Newport, January 1st, 1806.
CHARLES D'WOLFE,
Has just received, and for sale, at his Store in Bristol, the following articles, viz.
RAISINS, cask and box, fresh, and of excellent quality, just received from Malaga; also Cattle Soap, sweet Oil in boxes of 30 flasks, and boxes of 12 bottles; Claret Wine in casks of 60 gallons; Silks of various colours, Italian Lute strings plain, striped and cross-barred, and two trunks of sewing Silks various colours.
Bristol, Dec. 11.
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.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Petersburg.
Consisting of
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45 do. old Sable Iron, } flat bars.
30 do. new do. do. }
15 do. old do. do. assorted, 1/2, 1, and 1 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.
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE,
No. 15, Banister's Wharf.
A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frops Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch-Hill Reef.
Published June 1st, 1805, by John Cabane, Newport, and Nicoll Foidick, New-London.
Newport, July 17.
For sale by JACOB RICHARDSON, 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,
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FURS. Muffs and Tippets, and Trimmings.
CUTLERY. Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each.
Mustard & Sweet-Oil.
** TICKETS in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery—Also, in the Amoskeag-Canal Lottery.
8000 Dollars highest Prize, in each.
Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805.
Cheaper than was ever sold in Newport.
W. R. WILDER,
PLEDGES himself to sell every article in the Book & Stationary line, either at wholesale or retail, cheaper than can be bought in Newport. It being his intention to relinquish the business of his Book-Store next spring—his present Assortment will be found extensive and well chosen.
Newport, Nov. 7.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever.
Newport, May 31st, 1805.
A Farm for Sale,
LYING in the westerly part of Mansfield, containing about one hundred and ninety acres, well proportioned for mowing, pasturing, and plowing. Likewise, a good House and Barn. For further particulars, and conditions of sale, enquire of the subscriber in said Mansfield.
ISAAC HOVEY.
Mansfield, (Con.) 12th, 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 Garden, situate in Thames-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM.
Newport, March 20, 1805.
TO BE SOLD OR LET,
Two Lots of Land,
LYING and being in that part of Newport called Newtown, near Mr. Record Heath's.
—ALSO,—
A Dwelling-House and Shop, near the Red Market. For further particulars enquire of SPENCER HALL, Near the Red Market.
December 26, 1805.
Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that there are a number of Small Children to be bound out.—Terms may be known, by applying to either of the Subscribers.
ROBERT TAYLOR
JOHN TILLINGHAST, } Overseers of the Poor.
JOE TOWNSEND.
Newport, Jan. 16th. 1806.
Wanted Immediately,
AT this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age.—One from the Country would be preferred.
Latest Foreign Articles.
Details of the Operations of the Grand FRENCH ARMY.
(Continued.)
BY THE SALLY-TRACY, CAPT. SKIDDY, ARRIVED AT NEW-YORK, FROM BORDEAUX, LAST PARIS DATE, NOV. 10, 1805.
Operations of the French Armies.
ELEVENTH ARMY BULLETIN.
MUNICH, Oct. 24, 1805.—The Headquarters of the Grand French Army was transferred here the 22d; when the Emperor Napoleon arrived.
The town was illuminated on the occasion. All the members of the Bavarian Court were introduced to his Majesty.—Prince Murat has arrived from his expedition in Franconia. Prince Ferdinand made good his retreat to Bohemia. After the Emperor had reviewed Marshal Soult's division, he hunted at the Elector of Bavaria's country seat.
A treasure of 200,000 florins fell into their power;—they passed it without touching any part of it, and continued to follow the enemy.
Prince Ferdinand was present at the last engagement, and made his escape on a horse belonging to a lieutenant of cavalry.
The whole town of Nuremberg has witnessed the bravery of the French. A great number of deserters and fugitives of the wreck of the Austrian army fill the province of Franconia, where they commit the greatest disorder.—All the enemy's baggage has been taken.
In the evening the Emperor went to the theatre, where he was received with the sincerest demonstrations of joy and gratitude.
The Grand Army is crossing the Iser, towards the Inn. Marshal Bernadotte, and Gen. Marmont's armies are already on the banks of the Inn, where Marshal Davoust will be this evening.
Capital of Bavaria, on the Iser, about 195 miles W. of Vienna.
TWELFTH ARMY BULLETIN.
MUNICH, Oct. 27, 1805.—The fortifications of Ingolstadt and Augsburg are ordered to be repaired; those of Ulm and Memmingen to be destroyed.
Gen. Mack, on his return to Vienna, on parole, met the Bavarian Gen. Wreden on the Inn. Mack asked the Bavarian General how the French used his troops:—"We are better off than we were with you," replied Wreden, "we have neither furlines nor ill usage to bear; and far from being exposed to the blows of the battle, we are obliged to ask for posts of peril, because the French had rather reserve them for themselves. Among you on the contrary, we always had to bear the brunt of every engagement." Gen. W. served in the Austrian army during the last war.
An officer has just arrived from Italy. The campaign is open there; and Marshal Massena's army will soon form the right wing of the Grand Army.
The Emperor yesterday gave a concert to the Bavarian ladies. He paid particular attention to Madame de Montgelas; and testified his satisfaction at the excellent composition of the Elector's music master.
The Austrian officers taken this campaign, already amounted to between 1500 and 2000! Among the General Officers, are the following: Field Marshals Lieutenants Mack, the Prince of Hesse-Homburg; Baron de Hipfich; de Gielay; Dandon; de Kennen; Gottscheff; de Reiffe; Baillet; de Werneck, and Prince Hohezoeln; Maj. Generals Prince of Lichtenstein; d'Abel, de Ulm, de Weidenfeld, Awerberg, Gehneedy, Franel &c. &c.
Third Bulletin of the Army of Italy.
Head-Quarters, at Sago, Oct. 30, year 14.
After the affair of the 29th, the army took up its position at Sago, two miles below Caldiero. On the 30th, at two in the afternoon, it attacked the enemy along the whole line. The division of Molitor, forming the left began the action; that of General Garduane attacked the centre, and that of Gen. Duhesme the right.—These different attacks were well executed and happily conducted.—The village of Caldiero was carried amidst the cries of Long live the Emperor!
At half-past four, Prince Charles gave orders for his reserve, consisting of 24 battalions of Grenadiers and several regiments, to advance. The action then became hotter. His Majesty's troops displayed their accustomed intrepidity: the cavalry made several charges and every time with success; the battalions of the Grenadiers of the reserve were engaged at the same time, and the bayonet decided the fate of the day. The enemy caused to play on us upwards of thirty pieces of artillery, which lined his entrenchments. But notwithstanding the obstinacy of
his resistance he was put to the rout, and pursued to the foot of the redoubts beyond Caldiero.
We have taken 3,500 prisoners—the field of battle is strewed with Austrians: the number of their killed and wounded is at least equal to that of their prisoners.—Prince Charles has asked for a truce in order to bury the dead.
Our loss is very inconsiderable in comparison to that of the enemy.
THIRTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Haag, 6th Brumaire, year 14 (October 28.)
The corps of the army of marshal Bernadotte left Munich on the 4th Brumaire. It arrived on the 5th at Wassenburg, on the Inn, and slept at Altenmark; six arches of the bridge were burnt. Count Mannacci, colonel of the Bavarian army, had transported himself from Roth to Rosenheim, where he found the bridge there had also been burnt, and the enemy on the opposite side. After a brisk cannonade the enemy gave up the right bank. Several French and Bavarian battalions passed the Inn, and on the 6th at noon both bridges were entirely re-erected. Colonels Moro and Denis, engineers, have exercised the greatest activity in the reparations of these bridges; the enemy has been closely pursued in crossing them; 50 of their guard were made prisoners.
Marshal Davoust, with his corps of the army, left Freyding on the 4th, and reached Muhlendorf on the 5th; the enemy defended the right bank, where they had erected batteries in a very advantageous position.—The bridge was so much destroyed, that it was not repaired without much trouble. On the 6th, at noon, a great part of the army of marshal Davoust passed over.
Prince Murat had carried a brigade of cavalry to cross the bridge of Muhlendorf; he caused the bridges d'Oetting and Mapeken to be repaired, and passed over them with a part of his reserve. The emperor went in person to Haag.
The corps of the army of Marshal Soult is stationed before Haag; the corps of general Marmont rests this night at Winnsbourg; that of marshal Ney at Lannes on the road from Landshut to Beunati; all the information received of the enemy's situation represents the Russian army to be retreating.
There has been much rain during the whole of this day; all the country between the Iser and the Inn presents one continued forest of pine trees, and is very sterile. The army expresses much gratitude for the zeal and the readiness with which the inhabitants of Munich furnished the necessary articles of subsistence.
FOURTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Braunau, 8th Brumaire, year 14.
Marshal Bernadotte arrived on the 8th, at ten in the morning, at Salzburg. The elector had left it some days before; a corps of 6000 men, who were there, had returned precipitately on the preceding evening.
The imperial head quarters were on the 6th, at Haag, on the 7th at Muhlendorf, and on the 8th at Braunau.
Marshal Davoust was employed on the 7th, in causing the bridge of Muhlendorf to be entirely repaired.
The 1st regiment of light horse made a noble charge on the enemy, killed twenty men and took several prisoners, amongst the rest a captain of hussars.
On the 7th, Marshal Lannes arrived with the light cavalry at the bridge of Braunau. He set out from Landshut. The bridge was broken down. He immediately caused sixty men to embark on board two boats. The enemy, who was moreover pursued by the reserve under prince Murat, abandoned the town. The audacity of the 13th light horse contributed to hasten his retreat.
The misunderstanding between the Russians and Austrians is already perceptible.—The Russians pillage every thing. The best informed officers amongst them know the war they carry on to be impolitic, since they have nothing to gain against the French, whom nature has not placed so as to become their enemies.
Braunau, in its present state, may be considered as one of noblest and most useful acquisitions to the army. It is surrounded with bastions and a drawbridge, a half moon and fosses full of water. It has numerous magazines of artillery all in an excellent state, and, what is very difficult to credit, it is also remarkably well provided with provisions. We found in it 40,000 rations of bread ready to be distributed, and upwards of a thousand sacks of flour; the artillery of the place consists of 45 pieces of cannon with sliding carriages; and mortars provided with upwards of 40,000 balls and howitzers. The Russians have left behind them 100,000 lbs. of gun-powder, a great number of cartridges, lead, a thousand muskets, and every thing to maintain a great siege.
The emperor has appointed general Lauriston, who has arrived from Cadiz, governor of this town, in which he has established the depot of the head quarters of the army.

FIFTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Braunau, 9th Brumaire, year 14.
Several Russian officers are already arrived, among others a sergeant major, a native of Moscow, an intelligent man. It may be imagined that every body questioned him.—He said that the Russian army was very differently disposed towards the French army from what it was the last war—that the prisoners who had returned from France, praised the French country and the French very much—that there were 6 of them in his company, who, at the moment of their departure from Poland were sent farther—that all the men returned from France been left in the regiments, they would undoubtedly have all deserted—that the Russians were loyally to fight for the Germans, whom they do not love, and that they had a high opinion of French valor. Being asked whether they loved the emperor Alexander, he answered that they were too miserable to bear him any attachment—that the soldiers loved the emperor Paul better, but that the nobility preferred the Emperor Alexander—that the Russians, in general, were inclined to have quitted their country, because they lived better and were better paid—that they all wished not to return to Russia, and that they preferred settling in other climates to returning under the rod of so hard a discipline—that they knew the Austrians had lost all their battles, and did nothing but weep.
Prince Morat sat out in pursuit of the enemy. He overtook the rear guard of the Austrians, six thousand men strong, upon the road to Merbach; to perceive and charge it was only the same thing for his cavalry.—This rear guard was dislocated upon the heights of Ried. The enemy's cavalry then rallied to procure the passage of the infantry through a defile. But the 1st regiment of rangers and the division of dragons of general Beaumont, routed them, and rushed with the enemy's infantry into the defile. The fire of musketry was very brisk, but the darkness of the night saved this division of the enemy; a part are dispersed through the woods, so that only five hundred were made prisoners. Prince Morat's advanced guard posted itself at Haag. Colonel Montbrun, of the 1st rangers, covered himself with glory. The 8th regiment of dragons supported its old reputation. A quarter-master of this regiment having his hand shot off, said before the prince, the moment he was passing by, I regret my hand, because it can no more serve our brave emperor. The emperor upon hearing this, said, "I recognize in this the sentiments of the 8th. Let this quarter master be appointed to an advantageous post, according to his situation, in the palace of Versailles."
The inhabitants of Braunau, according to custom, had carried home to their houses a part of the provisions from the magazines in the town. A proclamation caused the whole of these provisions to be brought back. There are at present a thousand sacks of flour, a great quantity of oats, magazines of ordinance of all kinds, a very fine manufactory, and sixty thousand rations of bread which we were in great want of; part of them have been distributed to the corps of marshal Soult.
Marshal Bernadotte is arrived at Salzburg. The enemy retreated to the road of Cointhia and Wels. A regiment of infantry attempted to make a stand at the village of Hallen: it was forced to retire to the village of Colling, where the marshal was in hopes that general Kellerman would contrive to cut off its retreat and capture it.
The inhabitants assert that in his uneasiness, the emperor of Germany advanced as far as Wels, where he learned the disaster that had happened to his army. He also learned there the clamors of his people of Bohemia and Austria against the Russians who plunder and ravish in an unbridled manner, that the inhabitants wished for the arrival of the French, to deliver them from these singular allies.
Marshal Davoust, with his body of the army has posted himself between Ried and Haag. All the other corps of the army are in full movement; but the weather is dreadful: the snow has fallen a foot deep, which has rendered the roads impassable.
The minister secretary of state Maret has joined the emperor at Braunau.
The elector of Bavaria is returned to Munich; he was received with the greatest enthusiasm by the inhabitants of his capital.
Several mails from Vienna have been intercepted: the latest letters were of the 18th Oct. The inhabitants had begun to receive news of the engagement of Weringsen; it spread the greatest consternation. Provisions were dear beyond purchase. Famine menaced Vienna. However the harvest was abundant; but the depreciation of the paper currency and of the assignats, which lost upwards of forty per cent, had raised every thing to the highest price. Every body was possessed of the speedy fall of the Austrian paper currency.
The farmers would no longer exchange their provisions for a paper of no value.—There is not a man in Germany but considers the English as the authors of the war, and the Emperors Francis and Alexander as the victims of their intrigues. There is not a person but says: there will be no peace as long as the oligarchs govern England, and the oligarchs will govern as long as George breathes. The reign of the prince of Wales is in consequence desired as long as the term of that of the oligarchs, who, in all countries are egotists and callous to the misfortunes of the world.
The Emperor Alexander was expected at Vienna; but he has taken another step; it is asserted, that he has gone to Berlin.
Of the Prussian Armies.
FRANCONIA. NUREMBERG, OCT. 27, 1805.
Letters from Passau, [at the confluence of the Inn into the Danube] dated Oct. 25th, state, that the Russians had appeared on the banks of the Inn, and had sent detachments over that
river; but on the approach of the French and Bavarians, under Bernadotte and Marmont, they retired; and have taken a new position; where, it is said, General Kutusow, the Russian Generalissimo, intends to wait for the French.—His line extends from the Inn (near Passau) along the Inn, to the Saizach, and to Salzburg, &c. Gen. Mierfeldt commands the left of the Austrian Russian line.
It is said a great misunderstanding already exists between the Austrian and Russian commanders!
Of Prussia.
OCT. 28, 1805.—His Prussian Majesty has addressed a circular letter to the Franconian authorities, in which he states, "That he is taking the most efficacious measures to shelter his faithful subjects from the vexations which they may experience, from the unforeseen passage of troops belonging to the belligerent powers; but that these measures and preparations for defence are only to be considered as a sure means to establish a perfect and strict neutrality for the Prussian territory. All other interpositions must be carefully avoided." There is no date given to the above letter.
WURTEZBURGH, Oct. 30.—The Emperor of Russia not having been able to engage the King of Prussia to repair to Poland, has gone to see him at Berlin, where he arrived on the 25th inst. The interview of this monarch with his P. M. will not produce the results which many persons expect from it. The Cabinet of Berlin, independently of the last proclamation published in the principality of Anspach, has clearly declared its intentions by the official declarations. In the last note delivered to Mr. Laforet, Ambassador to France, and to General Duroc, it is said "That H. M. will remain faithful to the principles which have hitherto directed his political conduct, and will be constantly animated by the desire of procuring to Europe the advantages of peace, in concurring with all his power, by his mediation, to a happy conciliation of the differences which have kindled the flames of war." The motives of the military dispositions which have taken place, and of the assembling of several corps of the army are thus explained: "All these measures have no other end in view than to insure the neutrality and protect the territory of his Majesty."
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
MADRID, Oct. 7, 1805.—Gen. O'Farrell has received orders to march to Italy, with 8000 troops, which are destined to Etruria, to garrison the principal place in that kingdom.
PARIS, Nov. 7.—Letters from Naples state, that a treaty had been concluded and signed between France and Naples, by which the neutrality of the latter is guaranteed; and that the French troops will immediately evacuate the Neapolitan dominions.
BERLIN, (Prussia) Oct. 28.—Yesterday the Emperor of Russia arrived in this city. He is accompanied by a numerous and splendid suite. He has had an interview with his Majesty at Potsdam. He will repair to Bohemia in a few days.
From BAVARIA, Oct. 25.—An action took place between the Russian and Bavarian troops in the neighbourhood of Oetting.
From the Balance.
American Captives in Tripoli.
Extract from the Journals of Dr. Cowdery, kept during his captivity in Tripoli.
[CONTINUED.]
August 3.—The American squadron, under commodore Preble, consisting of one frigate, the Constitution, two brigs, three schooners, and seven gun-boats, at about two o'clock, P. M. commenced an attack on the batteries and gun-boats of Tripoli. I stood on the top of the castle, where I had a fair view of the engagement. Three of the enemy's gun-boats were captured by the Americans. Two Turks swam on shore, and were carried before the Bashaw, who gave them each a suite of clothes and a few dollars. They said that many were killed on both sides.
August 5.—The American squadron anchored off Tripoli. I was ordered to dress the wound of a mamluke, who had his hand, shattered by the bursting of a blunderbuss.—I amputated all his fingers but one, with a dull knife, and dressed them in a bungling manner, in hopes of losing my credit as a surgeon in this part of the country, for I expected to have my hands full of wounded Turks, in consequence of the exploits of my brave countrymen.
August 9.—At about 12 o'clock the alarm gun of Tripoli was fired. The Tripolitans all took their stations, and went thro' the Mahometan prayer, by kneeling and kissing the ground several times, with their faces toward the east, all with as much regularity as the exercise in a well disciplined army. Their military manoeuvring was a scene of the utmost confusion. I got permission to go the top of the castle, where I had a most extensive
view of the sea and land, and saw the American squadron approaching the town. At about one o'clock the attack commenced, and the battle soon became vigorous, with a tremendous cannonading on both sides. I now beheld the melancholy catastrophe of the explosion of one of our gun-boats. I saw the mangled bodies of my countrymen precipitated into the air. For a few moments, a general silence took place, when the firing commenced with unabated vigor. I saw shells explode, and set fire to the town in many places; but the houses being principally built of stone, mud and mortar, the fire did but little damage: The shells and shot, however, battered the town very much, and almost destroyed some of the houses. The firing ceased at about 4, P. M. when the ship John Adams joined the squadron. The Bashaw had a bomb proof room in his castle, where he staid during the action.—On hearing the explosion of our gun boat, he ventured out to take a peep, with the precaution of having a Marabewt or priest, seal a small piece of paper on the top of his head, with a Turkish or Mahometan scrawl, with assurances that it would entirely secure him from all danger; but he soon returned to his cell. The Turks all wear a paper of this kind, sewed up in a little velvet bag, with assurances from the Marabewt that it will protect them in the greatest danger. The Marabewt gets a sum of money for these blessings. If a Turk gets wounded or killed, it is supposed the blessed paper was too old, or not placed in a proper manner. In the time of action, the Marabewts get upon some secure place, and cry to Mahomet in the most dismal yells to let them conquer their enemies; and beckon to the vessels to run on shore or be destroyed. Such of our crew as were able, were put to work, and drove about like horses or mules.
August 10.—Lewis Hexiner, who lately turned Turk, went by order of the Bashaw, and told capt. Bainbridge the particulars of the two late actions. The Bashaw informed me that the late commander of the schooner Vixen, lieut. Smith, was commodore of the gun-boats in the late action, and was by a musket shot through his head. Our men complained of being drove and beat about at an unmerciful rate, in consequence of which they petitioned the Bashaw, in the following terms:
To his Excellency the Grand Bashaw of Tripoli: The petition of the whole of the American prisoners most humbly sheweth:
That your humble petitioners, when doing, with all their power, as they are commanded, are most cruelly beaten by our wardens, stoned, insulted, and spit upon by the soldiers and others; required to carry burthens impossible for us to sustain, and chased and bruised until we are or soon shall be unable to labor at all.
From the many acts of justice, kindness and generosity we have experienced from your excellency, we cannot suppose that such conduct is authorized by your commands; or that we should be punished for what is out of our power to perform; or for the action of others which we have no agency in, & which we cannot prevent.
Returning your excellency our most sincere thanks for your bounty and privileges heretofore shewn, and relying on your goodness for protection, we therefore, most humbly pray, that your excellency would interpose your royal authority, and grant us a speedy relief. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will remain your excellency's most humble, faithful and obedient servants."
On the petition being explained to the bashaw by Hexiner, (or Hamet American his new name) the Bashaw forbid the Turks striking the prisoners.
August 11.—The Bashaw sent for me and agreeably to his orders, I took a seat by his side. He began
conversation about my country, and our squadron, which was then in fight, and consisted of eighteen sail. He said that for two dollars he could repair all the damages that the bombardment did in his town—that but one man was hurt by the shells—that what he had been offered for the American prisoners was about 50 dollars per man—that he would make them earn that sum in two months. He asked me what I thought my country would give for me. I told him I did not know. He said he would not take twenty thousand dollars for me; to which I replied, that I might then expect to remain in slavery for life. He patted me on the shoulder, and said, I must then content myself to stay with him. I asked to go and see our men, but he refused, saying the Moors and Arabs would kill me if they could catch me.
August 12.—Our squadron hoisted a flag of truce, sent in a brig and schooner, and fired a gun. The Bashaw did not, and swore he would not answer it; and said he would not treat with commodore Preble. A truce, however was afterwards held. Consul O'Brien wished to come on shore, but was refused.
August 13.—Another truce was held, when the Bashaw demanded one million of dollars for our ransom. One hundred and twenty thousand dollars were offered and refused.
August 17.—The Bashaw informed me that fifteen Americans were found drifted ashore to the westward of the town, and that one of them was an officer, with an epauet on the right shoulder.—We supposed they were men who were destroyed by the explosion of the gun boat, in the late engagement. I asked permission to go with two or three of our men and bury them: and the Bashaw told me I might go the next day. Our squadron lay at anchor off the harbor. The inhabitants had chiefly moved out of the town, thro' fear of another bombardment: and the Bashaw ate, drank and slept in his bomb proof room. Several tribes of the back country inhabitants had lately come in and offered their services to the Bashaw—in all not more than one thousand men Many of them had muskets without locks, but had a sort of match to put fire to them. They were almost naked, half starved, and without discipline. When they are going to battle, or appear before the Bashaw, they run to and fro, shaking their rusty muskets over their heads, all crying Holeut Buoy! (I am my father's son.) Every tribe has a priest, or what they call a Marabewt, whose badge is a small green flag, which is carried in his hand or stuck up at his tent. They pretend great skill in prophecy, in which the people put the utmost faith. They prophecy, success in battle; and for a small sum of money, ensure any one against wounds or death in fighting a Christian. They often get on eminences, and beckon and sing to the American vessels to run on shore. They prophesied that another American vessel was to get on the rocks, and the Bashaw fully believed it.
[To be continued.]
The House of Representatives of the territory of Orleans have risen. Previously to their rising they adopted unanimously the following address to the President of the United States.
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. S I R,
The house of representatives of the Territory of Orleans, penetrated with a sense of the eminent services you have rendered your country, and impressed with the highest respect for that wisdom and integrity, which induced a free people to call you to your present elevated station, seize with pleasure the first moments of their legislative existence, to assure you of their esteem and confidence. The advancement of your country's happiness, be long occupied your attention; and of the ability and fidelity with which your important duties have been discharged, the suffrages of a grateful nation are the unequivocal testimonies.
If any circumstance could enrich the fame of a statesman already conspicuous by a firm and able support of the civil and religious rights of men, it would be your conduct in the acquisition of Louisiana. You have added to the dominions of the United States, a country, highly favoured by nature; and

to the great American family, a people worthy the blessings of freedom, and in their determination to maintain it, equally zealous with all their brethren of the Union.
On motion, Resolved, that the address to Thomas Jefferson, President of the U. States, which has been read and adopted by this house, be signed by the Speaker, and countersigned by the clerk, and by him sent by triplicates, with an extract from the journal relating thereto, to the President of the United States.
At the close of the session, the Speaker, who is one of the most distinguished of the French Planters, made the following address, which we republish as the best refutation of the numerous falsehoods propagated of the dissatisfaction of the French inhabitants of that territory.
"I value as I ought, the thanks which this honorable House has designed to address me. I receive them as a mark of indulgence. It will be to me an encouragement in the discharge of the duties which are imposed upon me. My only ambition in devoting my existence and all my faculties to the happiness of my country, is to deserve the suffrage of this honorable house, and the esteem of my fellow citizens."
"Before we part after this short session, give me leave to congratulate my honorable colleagues, upon the manner with which they have fulfilled the important task which had devolved upon them. It no body could witness in our deliberations the talents and experience, which it will be our most unremitted endeavors to acquire, I hope that our fellow citizens have observed with satisfaction, our modesty, our moderation, and our wisdom, together with the marks of the purest zeal for the advantage of our constituents, and the happiness of our common country. Let us continue, gentlemen, to imitate in this respect, the patriotic virtues of which our brethren of the United States afford us constantly the example."
"I invite the honorable members of this house to procure during the recess, all the materials, the knowledge of which may accelerate the accomplishment of our legislative duties. Let us devote all our efforts to qualify us to fulfil, in a becoming manner, the heavy trust placed in us. The happiness of our fellow citizens, and that of our own families, depend upon our exertions; and to these let us unite the most ardent wishes for the welfare of our country, and for the peace, glory, and prosperity of the United States."
MESSAGE
From the President of the United States respecting the application of HAMET CARAMALLI, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I lay before Congress the application of Hamet Caramalli, elder brother of the reigning bashaw of Tripoli, soliciting from the United States attention to his service and sufferings in the late war against that state: and in order to possess them of the ground on which that application stands, the facts shall be stated according to the views and information of the executive.
During the war with Tripoli, it was suggested that Hamet Caramalli, elder brother of the reigning bashaw, and driven by him from his throne, meditated the recovery of his inheritance, and that a concert in action with us was desirable to him. We considered that concerted operations by those who have a common enemy were entirely justifiable, and might produce effects favourable to both, without binding either to guarantee the objects of the other. But the distance of the scene, the difficulties of communication, and the uncertainty of our information, inducing the less confidence in the measure, it was committed to our agents as one which might be resorted to if it promised to promote our success.
Mr. Eaton, however, our late consul, on his return from the Mediterranean, possessing personal knowledge of the scene, and having confidence in the effect of a joint operation, we authorized commodore Barron, then proceeding with his squadron, to enter into an understanding with Hamet, if he should deem it useful: & as it was represented that he would need some aids of arms and ammunition, and even of money, he was authorized to furnish them to a moderate extent, according to the prospect of utility to be expected from it. In order to avail him of the advantages of Mr. Eaton's knowledge of circumstances, an occasional employment was provided for the latter as an agent for the navy in that sea. Our expectation was, that an intercourse should be kept up between the ex-bashaw and the commodore; that while the former moved on by land, our squadron should proceed with equal pace, so as to arrive at their destination together, and to attack the common enemy by land and sea at the same time. The instructions of June 6th, to commodore Barron shew that a co-operation only was intended, and by no means an union or our object with the fortune of the ex-bashaw; and the commodore's letters of March 22 and May 19, prove that he had the most correct idea of our intentions. His verbal instructions indeed, to Mr. Eaton and Capt. Hull, if the expressions are accurately committed to writing by those gentlemen, do not limit the extent of his co-operation as rigorously as he probably intended; but it is certain from the ex-bashaw's letter of January 3, written when he was proceeding to join Mr. Eaton, and in which he says, "your operations should be carried on by sea, mine by land," that he left the position in which he was, with a proper idea of the nature of the co-operation. If Mr. Eaton's subsequent convention should appear to bring forward other objects, his letter of April 29 and May 1, views this convention but as provisional, the 2d article, as he expressly states, guarding it against any ill effects, and his letter of June 30 confirms this construction. In the event it was found, that, after placing the ex-bashaw in possession of Derne, one of the most
important cities and provinces of the country, where he had resided himself as governor, he was totally unable to command any resources, or to bear any part in co-operation with us. This hope was then at an end; and we certainly had never contemplated, nor were we prepared to land an army of our own, or to raise, pay or subsist an army of Arabs, to march from Derne to Tripoli, and to carry on a land war, at such a distance from our resources. Our means and our authority were merely naval; and that such were the expectations of Hamet, his letter of June 29 is an unequivocal acknowledgement. While, therefore, an impression from the capture of Derne might still operate at Tripoli, and an attack on that place from our squadron was daily expected, Col. Lear thought it the best moment to listen to overtures of peace then made by the bashaw. He did so, and while arguing provisions for the U. States, he had paid attention also to the interests of Hamet; but was able to effect nothing more than to engage the restitution of his family, and even the persevering in his demand suspended for some time the conclusion of the treaty.
In operations at such a distance it becomes necessary to leave much to the discretion of the agents employed; but events may still turn up beyond the limits of that discretion. Unable in such a case to consult his government, a zealous citizen will act as he believes that would direct him were it apprized of the circumstances, and will take on himself the responsibility. In all these cases the purity and patriotism of the motives should shield the agent from blame and even secure a sanction where the error is not too injurious. Should it be thought by any that the verbal instructions said to have been given by commodore Barron to Mr. Eaton, amount to a stipulation that the United States should place Hamet Caramalli on the throne of Tripoli; a stipulation so entirely unauthorized, so far beyond our views, and so erroneous, could not be sanctioned by our government; or should Hamet Caramalli, contrary to the evidence of his letters of January 5 and June 29, be thought to have left the position which he now seems to regret, under a mistaken expectation that we were at all events to place him on his throne, on an appeal to the liberality of the nation, something equivalent to the replacing him in his former situation, might be worthy its consideration.
A nation by establishing a character of liberality and magnanimity, gains in the friendship and respect of others more than the worth of mere money. This appeal is now made by Hamet Caramalli to the U. States. The ground he has taken being different, not only from our views but from those expressed by himself, on former occasions, Mr. Eaton was desired to state whether any verbal communications passed from him to Hamet which had varied what we saw in writing. His answer of December 5th, is herewith transmitted, and has rendered it still more necessary, that in presenting to the legislature the application to Hamet, I should present them at the same time an exact statement of the views and proceedings of the executive, though this whole business, that they may clearly understand the ground on which we are placed. It is accompanied by all the papers, which bear any relation to the principles of the co-operation, and which can inform their judgement in deciding on the application of Hamet Caramalli.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 13, 1806.
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
In my message to both houses of Congress, at the opening of their present session, I submitted to their attention, among other subjects, the oppression of our commerce and navigation by the irregular practices of armed vessels, public and private, and by the introduction of new principles, derogatory of the rights of neutrals, and unacknowledged by the usage of nations.
The memorials of several bodies of merchants of the United States are now communicated, and will develop these principles and practices, which are producing the most ruinous effects on our lawful commerce and navigation.
The right of a neutral to carry on commercial intercourse with every part of the dominions of a belligerent, permitted by the laws of the country (with the exception of blockaded ports, and contraband of war) was believed to have been decided between Great-Britain and the United States, by the sentence of their commissioners, mutually appointed to decide on that and other questions of difference between the two nations; and by the actual payment of the damages awarded by them against Great-Britain, for the infractions of that right. When therefore, it was perceived that the same principle was revived, with others more novel, and extending the injury, instructions were given to the minister plenipotentiary of the United States at the court of London, and remonstrances duly made by him, on this subject, as will appear by documents transmitted herewith. These were followed by a partial and temporary suspension only, without any disavowal
of the principle. He has, therefore, been instructed to urge this subject anew, to bring it more fully to the bar of reason, and to insist on rights too evident, and too important to be surrendered. In the mean time, the evil is proceeding under adjudications founded on the principle which is denied. Under these circumstances the subject presents itself for the consideration of Congress.
On the impressment of our seamen, our remonstrances have never been intermitted. A hope existed at one moment, of an arrangement which might have been submitted to, but it soon passed away, and the practice, though relaxed at times in the distant seas, has been constantly pursued in those in our neighbourhood. The grounds on which the reclamations on this subject have been urged, will appear in an extract from instructions to our minister at London, now communicated.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 17, 1806.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY—JANUARY 30, 1806.
IT is a fact universally acknowledged, that inconsistency in a man's principles, is an undeniable proof, either of the weakness of his understanding, or the wickedness of his heart. This inconsistency originates in two different sources: It arises either in possessing different sentiments upon similar subjects, or in entertaining different sentiments upon the same subject at different times: The following extract from the Boston Centinel of 1794, when compared with its publications for several years past, is a most conspicuous instance of this latter kind of inconsistency in the principles of its Editor.
THE EXPECTED WAR IN EUROPE.
ON THE PART OF FRANCE.
"400,000 Freemen—Led by Patriot-Generals—Fighting for the cause of Universal Liberty, the Equal Rights of Men, their Wives, their Children, and all they hold dear—patriotically in Confucious Rectitude—Encouraged by the good wishes of Mankind—and animated with the smiles of Heaven!"
ON THE PART OF AUSTRIA.
250,000 Austrian, 50,000 Prussian, 15,000 Electoral, 20,000 Swedish, 20,000 Russian, and 20,000 Spanish Slaves—Commanded by the Parricides of arbitrary Courts—Stimulated by a desperate set of runaway Frenchmen—Fighting (if they do fight) to rivet more firmly the chains of their fathers, brethren and friends—against every principle of conscious rectitude (if any they can be suspected of)—and for a paltry six pence per day.—Agitated by distrust—Depressed by the habits of slavery—and instigated by the Devil himself.
From this view of the two Pictures—and truth marks the lines—can Americans entertain a doubt, whose crest will bear the palms of Victory?"
It is unnecessary to give the reader any extracts from the Centinel of a modern date, to enable him to compare them with the one above inserted. No person who has been in the habit of reading that paper for six or eight years past, or knows what its political character has been during that period, is ignorant of the acrimony and virulence with which it has spoken of that very conduct of the French people, of which the above extract is a most enthusiastic Eulogium.
From these facts it appears evident that the Editor of the Centinel has changed his sentiments with regard to the French revolution, since the year 1794. The principle question therefore, which arises from a knowledge of this circumstance, is, by what cause was this change produced? There are but two causes, as I have before shewn, by which it could have been effected.
These causes are weakness of understanding or wickedness of heart. Hence the conclusion inevitably follows, from facts universally acknowledged, that the Editor of the Boston Centinel is either a very weak, or a very wicked man.
An appropriate MONUMENT is now nearly completed, by an eminent Italian near Leghorn, to commemorate the gallantry and inestimable worth of the young men our navy, who fell in the Tripolitan war of 1804. To this monument the gentleman of the navy, from their scanty means, generously gave above 2000 dollars.
This elegant monument is expect-
ed to arrive in a few days to be placed on an eminence in the Navy Yard in the City of Washington.
Washington Federalist.
His excellency the governor has communicated to both branches of the legislature, a circular letter from the Secretary at War, signifying that an immediate draft of the militia of this State, may be called for by the general government. This, it is supposed, will occupy their immediate attention. Louisville Gaz.
BOSTON, Jan. 6.
Fire!—On Saturday evening, about half past 9 o'clock, we had an alarm of fire, which commenced in the house of the widow Pulsifer, in Charter-Street. We understand it was caused by the hearth being laid on wood, which took fire and communicated to the adjoining building; but happily its early discovery, and the exertions of the inhabitants, prevented its making much progress—otherwise we should have had an extensive conflagration, as the house is situated in a large range of wooden buildings.
BRITISH NAVY.—On the first November, the British had Seven Hundred and Sixteen ships of war in commission—of which 131 were of the line, 22 fifty gun ships, 139 frigates, and 424 sloops of war, &c.
William Pinkney, Esq. is appointed Attorney General of the state of Maryland; in the place of Luther Martin resigned.
JUST RECEIVED.
From New York, and for Sale at the Office of the Newport Mercury, No. 1, Long Wharf.
WAR IN DISGUISE;
OR, THE
FRAUDS OF THE NEUTRAL FLAGS.
One Volume Octavo—Price 8/3.
THIS is the celebrated work, just published in London, which is, in point of style, inferior to no production since the days of Junius. The contents of this singular book are not less interesting than its style—as the work is acknowledged to be written at the instigation of the English Ministry, and involves principles of the utmost commercial importance, to this, as well as to every other maritime neutral country. In short, no person who as an interest, either direct or indirect, in commercial pursuits, should omit the perusal of this publication. Newport, Jan. 29, 1806.
To be Sold or Leased,
And possession given on the 25th March next. THE estate belonging to the Marine Society occupied by Capt. John Warren, situated on Eaton's point, bounded on Washington and Poplar Streets; a pleasant and airy situation—Any person inclining to purchase, (which will be preferred) or hire, will please to apply to the Subscribers.
BENJAMIN PEARSE, WILLIAM WOOD, EDWARD EASTON, JOHN CAHOONE, GEORGE TOPHAM, } Committee. Newport, January 28th, 1806. 277lf.
BRISTOL HOTEL.
THE SUBSCRIBER
INFORMS the public and his former customers, that he has opened a genteel TAVERN and BOARDING HOUSE, at the sign of the HORE, in a spacious building, erected by the Bristol Insurance Company for that purpose, with a convenient STABLE, and in a central part of the town—Where Gentlemen and Ladies may depend on good accomodation. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by RICHARD BARKER. Bristol, Dec. 11th, 1805.
Six Farms for sale,
LYING in and near the town of Marlborough, county of Hartford and State of Connecticut, within eight miles of Connecticut river. The Farms contain from 70 to 110 acres each, with a dwelling house, barn, and other conveniences. The best recommendation of the Farms will be an actual view of them.—A very liberal credit will be given. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber. JOEL FOOTE. Marlborough, Nov. 5, 1805.
Sales at Auction.
On the 20th February next,
A FARM,
BELONGING to Mr. JOSEPH ELDRED, containing Ninety Acres of Land, with a large two story Dwelling-House, a Grist-Mill, Blacksmiths Shop, Crisp, and a good well of water, situated on the ten rod road, about Two Miles from Wickford.—Also, a number of articles of Household Furniture, &c. &c. January 29, 1806.
THREE fourth parts of the fast sailing Packet, GENERAL GREEN, berwixt 32 and 33 tons burthen, on the Fourth day of March next, if not before disposed of at private sale. For further particulars, apply to DAVID NASON, Thames-Street, No. 116, or at the Auction Store of Messrs. GARDNER & DEAN. Newport, Jan. 29.

POETRY.
I WAS saying to Jack as we talk'd o'other day About Jiggers and snivelling elves, That if people in life did not steer the right way, They had nothing to thank but themselves; Now when a man's caught by those mermaids the girls With their flattering palaver and smies, He runs, while listening to their tal de rals Bump ashore on the Scilly Isles. Thus in steering in life as in steering with us To one course in your conduct resort In foul winds leaving luff and no near, keep her thus
In honor's line ready, When fair keep her steady. And neither to starboard incline, nor to port, If he's true in his dealings, life's wind to defy, And the helm has a trim and right scope, Not luffing, but keeping the ship full and by He may weather the Cape of Good Hope: But if he steers wide in Temptation's high sea, And to pleasure gives too much head way, Hard a port goes the helm, the ship's brought by the lee, And the founders in Botany Bay.
In wedlock so many wrong courses are made, They part convoy so on and so fast, Till to fond they are grown of that same Guinea trade, Cape Farewell is their anchorage, at last: Some men I must own to be dubbed may be born, But this for the wives I will say. They seldom or ever bear down for Cape Horn Till the husbands have shewed them the way.
As to mutinous spirits that thro' the world roll, If we had them aboard Jack with me, They should make no man's land skull through Jigger's hole And at last be laid in the Red Sea. But fine honest fellows, to honor so dead, Shall in this world by nothing perplex'd Of False Bay get to windward bring up in Cape Clear, And bespeak a snug birth in the next.
ANECDOE.
A COUNTRY girl lately riding past a turnpike gate, without paying tribute, the tollman hailed her and demanded her fee. She asked him by what authority he demanded toll of her. He answered, the sign would convince her that the law allowed six cents for a man and horse — "Well, (replied the girl) this is a Woman and Mare , therefore you have nothing to expect!" And the rode off, leaving him to the laughter of the bystanders.
BON MOT.—A remarkable hard drinker, who was expiring, begged one of his friends who was at his bed side, to bring him a goblet of water, telling him, "On our death beds we must be reconciled with our enemies."
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of PEWS, in the First Congregational Church, or Meeting-House in Newport, who have neglected to pay the sum or sums of money, in which such Pews are assessed or taxed, for repairing said House, that unless such Tax or Taxes are discharged, within Three months next after this notice, such Pews will be sold at Public Auction for that purpose: agreeable to Act of Incorporation. By Order of the Committee, SETH YATES, Clerk. Newport, November 22, 1805.
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, } Newport, 7th October, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of George Reynolds , son of Jonathan, late of North Kingstown, mariner, deceased, that the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of North Kingstown, have allowed them six months from this date to exhibit their claims against said estate, to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Commis- TANNER REYNOLDS, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Oct. 14th, 1805.
To be Let, THE lower rooms of a well finished, and convenient Dwelling-House, in a pleasant and healthy part of the town. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer. Newport, October 17, 1805.
WE the subscribers, being appointed Commissioners for the town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors, to the Estate of THOMAS HILL , 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 at our respective dwellings, at any time within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- WILLIAM HAMMOND, Jun. } sioners. All persons indebted to said Estate are desired to make immediate payment to WILLIAM TAYLOR, Administrator. North-Kingstown, January 13th, 1806.
THE subscribers being by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel Babcock , late of South-Kingstown, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent: Hereby give notice to all persons having claims to said estate, to exhibit the same to either of us at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said Court for the above purpose. WILLIAM C. CLARKE } Commis- JOHN CONGDON, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to PELEG BROWN, Administrator. South-Kingstown, Jan. 13th, 1806. 176
WE the Subscribers being by the Honorable Court of Probate, of the Town of Newport, appointed to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the Estate of LUKE BLIVEN , late of Newport, aforesaid, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, Give Notice to all persons who have any demands against the Estate, to bring them to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within Six Months, from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court of Probate. WILLIAM HUNTER, } Commis- EDWARD THURSTON, } sioners. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to JOHN CAHOONE, Administrator. Newport, Nov. 4, 1805.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners for the town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors against the estate of Richard Phillips late of said town, deceased, represented insolvent: Hereby notify all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit them to either of the subscribers at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- ISAAC HALL, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN SMITH, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Nov. 11, 1805.
For Charleston, (S. C.) THE good, staunch, fast sailing Ship, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS 330 Tons burthen, ROBINSON POTTER , Commander; will sail in about ten days—For Freight or Passage, (having good accommodations) apply to Sheldon & Ruggles , Wickham's wharf, or the Master on board. Newport, January 6th, 1806.
Freight. THE Schooner OCEAN , burthen ninety four Tons, RICHARD BARNEY , Master, now laying at the Wharf, to sail in fifteen days, will take Freight for Charleston, (S. C.) or Savannah, (G.) For terms apply to the Master, on board, or to PHILLIP TILLINGHAST , Wickford Jan. 7th, 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.
Mrs. Doubleday, RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and former customers, that she has removed from No. 86 Thames-Street, to No. 15 Long-Wharf, near the Theatre; where those who may please to favor her with their custom may depend on good accommodations. She earnestly solicits the patronage of the public, with assurances on her part of every exertion to please. The smallest favor gratefully received, and duly acknowledged. Newport, Jan. 23, 1806.
FOR SALE, A New fashion, handsome built, well made CHAISE .—Apply to the Printer. Newport, Nov. 21.
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 chintz Fringes, Second, middling, and White and Colored Bed-Lace, Super. and other Cassi-Very fine India Book & Mull Muslins, Very fine white flannel. Extra long and habit Yellow, blue, black, red Kid Gloves, and green flannels, Mens white and black Baizes and Serrges, Silk Gloves, Coatings & Fearnoughts Russia and English Di-Irish Linens and Shirt aper, Cottons, 5-4 and 6-4 English Di-Velvets and Patent aper, for table-cloths, Worsted Cord, 8-4 elegant Sattin, Patent Cord and other Damask Shawls, Waitcoating, Camels Hair do., Blankets from 6-4 to English Lute Stripes, 11-4hs. Umbrellas, &c. &c. Newport, January 1, 1806.
JOB SHERMAN Has received a Consignment of 89 fides sole Leather Neat's Leather Calf Skins and Boot Legs. ALSO, A very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. Consisting of Superfine Broadcloths and Cassimere Common do. do. Royal Patent Cord fancy do. Velvets and Thicketts Toilers and Swansdown Bombasets and Peppelnets Wildbores Russells and Calimancoes Flannels and Baizes Dimities and Calicoes Crape Real Colrain Linens, by piece or yard Leather do. Plattillas do. Brown do. Russia Sheetings, white and brown Suspender, by dozen or single A variety of Checks by piece Check Handkerchiefs do. India Muslins Home made do. for shirting, very nice Cotton Bedricks and Cotton Yarn A variety of Men and Womens Shoes Camels Hair shawls Silk Gloves 1 Piece Green Moreen Blankets and Rugs Cotton and Silk Umbrellas Carolina and French Indigo.  GROCERIES as usual— Among which are five kinds of TEAS and Co-cha theis. The above articles with many others, too numerous to mention in an advertisement, will be Sold on the most moderate terms. Newport, 12th mo. 4th. 1805.
Charles C. Hoskins, & Co. Offer for sale at their Store No. 112 & 115, Thames-Street. FORTY Barrels superfine and fine Flour, Half barrels do. 7 tons Hemp, Russia Duck, Ravens Do. Russia Sheetings, Sheet Lead, 4 & 6 lb. Shot, Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, Ship Chandlery, Crockery & Glass Ware, Paints raw and ground in Oil, Also a general Assortment of  West-India Goods, Wholesale & Retail, Newport, January 2th, 1806.
Benjamin T. Chandler Is opening at his Shop No. 9. Cheap Side, Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of  Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of  Dry Goods, lower than usual. August 20, xw.
TO BE SOLD, By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square. 50 Hhds good retailing Molasses, 50 Do. do. New Rum, A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum, A few pipes Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Bushels old Corn, 30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mels 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.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN, Book-Binder & Stationer, HAS taken the chamber over Messrs. MEIX & ROGERS' Store, No 77 Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee House, where the Book-Binding business will be carried on in its various branches—Account Books with or without feel backs ruled to any pattern: Old books bound on reasonable terms. Any orders in the above business will be executed with punctuality and dispatch. An excellent assortment of Stationary, Account and School Books, will always be kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased in New-Port.—Now on hand Watt's Psalms, & Hymns, large and small type, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, American Preceptor, do. Selections, Alden's Reader, Dabolls Arithmetic, Roots do. Murray's Abridged Grammar, Websters Improved Spelling book, do. Grammar, Testaments, Almanacks for 1806. Quills from No. 6 to 16, Slates & Slate Pencils, Letter & common Writing Paper, Sealing Wax, Waters, Lead Pencils, Ink Powder, red and black, Columbian Orator, Morfe's Geography, Alden's 1st, and 2d Part. Entertaining books for Children, &c. Wholesale and Retail. Just received, an excellent supply Letter and Veilum paper for drawing—Superior paper for Blank Books, &c. Has just received the most approved editions of  Sacred Music. A variety of elegant Small Books for Children. Newport, Dec. 13, 1805. tf
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.
Engraving on Stone. ELISHA SMITH, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Bull, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20. tf
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.
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.
Messrs. Marcy & Trevett, Respectfully inform the Public, THAT they have opened their School, in Clarke-Street, near Washington Square, late the residence of Mr. William Bridges—Where youth will be carefully taught Reading grammatically, Writing, Cyphering, Geography, Book-Keeping, by single and double entry, &c.—Those who may intrust them with their children, may depend on the strictest attention being paid to their morals and manner of behavior.—Hours of Tuition from 9 to 12 o'clock in the morning; and from 2 to 5 in the afternoon—The Evening School from 6 to 8 o'clock.—For further particulars apply at the School-Room. * * * The Latin and Greek Languages, will be taught to those who with it. Newport, Nov. 21, 1805.
FOR SALE, CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.