Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-02-13 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thomas Street, NEWPORT.
DIRECT TAX.
PURSUANT to an Act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States"—Will be sold at Public Sale, at the house of Peleg Arnold, Esq., Innholder in the Town of Smithfield, on the sixth day of March next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, the under mentioned Estates (situated in said Smithfield) or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the taxes due thereon, together with costs and charges, unless the said Taxes, Costs and Charges shall be paid previous to that time.
Table with 4 columns: Names of Occupants in Oct. 1798, Names of Reputed Owners in Oct. 1798, Kind of Estate, Tax (Dols. Cents.). Lists various names like Benjamin Arnold, Christopher Angel, Jeremiah Bucklin, etc.
Smithfield, December 18, 1801. JAMES PAINE, Collector of the Revenue. N. B. The above Taxes may be discharged by calling on Thomas Buffum, at his Store in said Smithfield.
CONDITIONS OF THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN. I. To Subscribers in Town, whose Papers are delivered them, 91. per ann. if paid within the first quarter; or Two Dollars, if not paid until the end of the year. II. Subscribers in the Country, who depend on casual conveyance, One Dollar and 25 Cents, if paid within the first quarter; or One Dollar and 75 Cents, at the end of the year. III. Distant Subscribers, who receive their papers by mail, One Dollar paid in advance, (exclusive of postage) or One Dollar and 50 Cents, at the end of the year.
Wanted Immediately, 1000 Bushels good clean BARLEY, to be delivered at Newport, for which CASH will be paid on delivery, by BENJ. MARSHALL. Newport, Feb. 6, 1802. 19tf
For Sale, Br JOSEPH BRIGGS, 10 Hhds. 3d proof Windward-Island RUM, good flavor'd. 3 Do. Jamaica SPIRITS, 4th proof. 20 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES. 50 Firkins of the best of Hog's LARD. Newport, Jan. 16. 50tf
WANTED, in a small family, to serve till of age, a smart active Girl, about 12 or 13 years old. One from the country would be preferred; and to such an one, suitable education, and good encouragement will be given.—Enquire of the Printer.
To be Let, on Shares, FOR the ensuing year, about Nine acres of good tillage land, suitable for Corn or almost any kind of Grain. Apply to ABIGAIL CARR. Jamstown, Feb. 5, 1802. 19
FOR SALE, BY the Subscriber, Twelve Yoke of Working OXEN, also, one Yoke of Fat OXEN; twenty-five COWS, 150 SHEEP, and several head of Young CATTLE. The above Stock will be sold separate, or together, as purchasers may apply. Likewise, for Sale, Several Hundred Bushels of excellent Potatoes, together with Farming utensils, such as Carts, Ploughs, &c. &c. SAMUEL PEARCE. On the Island of Prudence, Jan. 29, 1802.
STRAY HORSE. CAME into the inclosure of the Subscriber, a few days since, a dark bay Horse, with a star in his forehead; trots and paces, and is shod before. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away. WM. & MANLY BATSMAN. Newport (Brenton's Neck) Jan. 25, 1802.
To be Sold, A FARM, CONTAINING about Two Hundred acres of excellent land, well wooded & watered, suitable for Plowing, Pasturing, and Mowing, with a good Orchard that will make sixty or seventy barrels of Cider in a bearing year: Also, a convenient Dwelling-House, Two Barns, Corn-House, Cheese-House, Blacksmith's Shop, &c. thereon. For Terms, apply to SAMUEL LEWIS, on the premises. N. B. Said FARM is situated about fifteen miles west from Wickford, and one mile from the Ten Rod Road; and there is also a public road leading through said Farm. Exeter, Jan. 29, 1802. 18tf
REAL Port Wine, in quarter and half quarter Casks. Malaga ditto ditto. 30 Casks Raisins. 40 Boxes Muscatel ditto. 10 ditto Jordan shelled Almonds. 20 Jars Malaga Grapes. Turkey Figs of the nicest quality. Malaga ditto in frails. 10 Cases Creme de Noyau Cordial. 1 Butt Currants. Prime Nutmegs—Mace—Cloves—Cassia—Cinnamon. Madeira Citron. India Preserves in Jars, viz. Ginger—Citron—Lemon and Lime. The above Articles are of the latest Importation. —A L S O— A few Puncheons Antigua Rum, Black Pepper in bags. Best green Coffee ditto. Kegs of English Mustard. Salt-Petre by the cwt. Wrapping Paper per ream. Spanish Flute—French & Carolina Indigo, &c. For Sale, by HAZARD & GARDNER. Newport, Jan. 29, 1802. 18tf
DOCTOR H. FARNSWORTH, HAS removed to the House, belonging to Capt. EBEN R. SHEARMAN, in Spring-Street, nearly opposite the House of Mr. ROBERT LAWTON, jun. Newport, January 23, 1802.
State of Rhode-Island. THE Creditors of Levi Barlow, of Newport, Mariner, are hereby notified to appear at the General Assembly of the State aforesaid, on the last Monday of February next, then and there to show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of his petition for the benefit of an Act passed at June session, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. By order, B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y. January 27, 1802. 18tf
To be Sold, a Valuable FARM, SITUATED in Exeter, on the ten rod road, fifteen miles from Wickford landing, containing six hundred acres of good meadow and tillage land, well wooded & watered, with a large Dwelling-House, three large Barns, a Corn-Crib, Work & Tool-House, Cooper's Shop, Merchant's Store, a Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill, Flax-Mill, &c. with a never failing stream of water; also a Blacksmith's Shop, and a large Tan-Yard, in good repair. The whole will be sold together, or separate, as may best suit purchasers. A Public House has kept on this stand for about 20 years successfully. For further particulars, enquire of JOB WILLCOX, on the premises, Or SOLOMON LITTLEFIELD, of Newport, Exeter, Jan. 26, 1802. 18tf
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, 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, Nov. 28, 50tf
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE. OLD SOUTH—No. LVI. "My Kingdom is not of this World."
Scurrility and detraction have so long been the topics in the Tory papers, that it has become derogatory to the cause of Republicanism to notice them, otherwise than by ridicule or satire. It is rather pleasing than mortifying, to observe the paltry efforts of an expiring Faction, to recover their lost ground; and their struggles to regain that ascendancy, which had nearly brought our country into a state of ruin, are more diverting than alarming. If a man was inclined to write a Farce, he could not take a subject more appropriate to his purpose, than the ridiculous farago which is constantly exhibited in the Tory Gazettes. On one side, we should find a "Sulpicius" roaring with the most vociferation, that the whole body of Clergy were in danger of annihilation, and for no other reason, than because a writer over the signature of a "FARMER" had declared that some among the order had been more outrageous than circumlocutious in their political conduct. Admitting that the Farmer has said this, yet it is a truth which cannot be controverted, and Sulpicius by making an uproar, will not persuade the people that the charge is erroneous. When we read this clerical advocate, we cannot but smile at his folly; he represents the Priestly Order as shaken to its center—he calls upon the Religious of all denominations to rally round their standard—he portrays 800 of them as failing martyrs in the cause of virtue and morality—we almost anticipate the faggots and fire of extermination, and our imagination is enlivened with the flames ascending towards Heaven, while their expiring bodies are engulphed in the horrid conflagration.
To show the folly of Sulpicius, suppose the writer of a farce should, in the first scene represent him portending, in a phrenetical attitude, the ruin and destruction of the clergy—should describe on the stage, the tortures and persecutions of this respectable class of citizens, and close the act, with a descriptive scene of their agonizing expiation. While this was exhibited, there is no doubt the audience should express the highest indignation at the cruel transaction—but, if in the next act, we should observe a large number of those individuals, who are thus exclaiming against persecution, (with Sulpicius himself in the group) arrayed, at the expence of their societies, in their gowns and canonicas, claiming precedence in the various circles in which they assemble, & seated around almost every festive board within their vicinity, partaking of the comforts of life in a superior degree to most of their parishioners, we should readily turn our detestation on the author of the calumny, and laugh at the folly of those who apprehended their annihilation.
We should readily enquire in what instance are the clergy persecuted? Did they ever live in more union with their parishioners? Were they ever better clothed and fed than at the present day? Is there one man of the clergy, who dreads the indignation of his parishioners in consequence of the remarks of the Farmer, provided he acts conformable to the duties of his office? While he continues in the line of his profession, there is no danger of disquietude—the people are willing to hear Gospel truths, though they may be displeased with political heresy. If he so far violates his ordination contract by preaching "the doctrines of men," instead of the precepts of the gospel, he is no more entitled to pay from his parish, than if he totally abandoned his pulpit, and pursued a calling foreign from his engagements. If the parishioners pay 3 dollars a year to a Printer for newspapers, they are unwilling to pay 10 dollars a year to a Farmer for political disquisition. A Printer and a Preacher are two distinct occupations, and while the people give the former a support in the line of his business they are unwilling to double the expence to hear a repetition of the same subjects from the latter. When we read newspapers, we expect to find political controversies, and when we read or hear sermons we equally expect to find religious dissertations.—When we see a sermon turned into a newspaper, it is as foreign from our expectations, as to see a newspaper turned into a sermon—every performance ought to be analogous to the profession of its author. A Printer to become Preacher, or a Preacher to become Printer, is quite out of character. A Printer's Devil, with his smutty paper apron, in the Palpit, would cut a singular figure; and a Clergyman in his bands, besmeared with ink and bearing the black balls, would be nearly as laughable a character.
The Farmer has considered the subject on this rational ground, and he is attacked with the utmost violence for this plain position. But who can contradict the assertion, that the duty of the Clergy relates to Spirituals, and is totally distinct from temporals? This is the doctrine of our SAVIOUR, who declared, "My Kingdom is not of this World." If the Clergy are his ambassadors, they ought to be employed about "their master's business." If "His Kingdom is not of this World," certainly his vicegerents cannot have a distinct kingdom from HIM, under whose commission they officiate. The whole doctrine of Scripture expressly disowns every thing of a temporal nature. Revelation is founded on the declaration of the Supreme Being, that the powers of the earth shall not prevail against it. A real Christian increases in his faith, by the opposition made against the fiat of Omnipotence—the disciples and apostles never reproached Pilate or the Chief Priests, because they were attempting to annihilate the Christian system by their persecution; on the contrary, they exulted at the idea, that every attempt to destroy its benign operation, would give celebrity to the propagation. The martyrs at the stake, never bewailed the decline of Religion by their sacrifice, but amidst all the torture and ridicule of their enemies, rejoiced in the pleasing hope that "the gates of Hell should not prevail against it."
If this was the faith of the disciples, apostles and martyrs, why does Sulpicius or any of the Clergy appear so alarmed at the observations of the Farmer? This writer, so far from wishing to injure the Clergy, only enjoins the same doctrines promulgated by our Saviour and his apostles. When Christ was on earth the Chief Priests were the most powerful and vindictive body that opposed his ministry. At that time, these Priests were interfering in political concerns. They were crying out—"He is not Caesar's friend." They persecuted him in their ecclesiastical capacity, because they found he was destroying their political authority. Amidst this general outcry against HIM, and his adherents, we find no distrust of the extermination of the christian system; but the commission was given, even in this "reign of terror," to go forth and preach the gospel to all nations. Christ's kingdom being not of this world, he rather promoted his cause by the opposition from civil rulers. Religion and civil policy were at variance, and the strength of religion was evidenced by counteracting civil authority. Is it not strange then, that those of the present day, who profess to believe in the gospel, should be so constantly alarming the people, that religion is to be exterminated? If they believe as they profess, these men must be ashamed of their conduct. Instead of being believers in, they may more properly be styled revilers of, the Gospel. They doubt the authenticity of the declaration, that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. They endeavor to gainsay what our Saviour has expressly declared, that "his kingdom is not of this world." Instead of preaching politics, let them attend to christian doctrines, and by that means put to silence their opponents.
Religion never gained a proselite by a political argument. Propagating tales of illuminati, will never convert a man to the christian faith; it rather leads him to doubt its authenticity, when he is told that there is danger of its being subverted by a combination of renegadoes in Europe and America. If the clergy are alarmed, it naturally makes the people timid, for if the soldiers who are specially commissioned to "fight the good fight of faith" are discomfited, how can they expect to gain followers when the cause is considered desperate? If the Apostles had acted as some of our modern Clergy do, they would have ruined in the first outlet the whole system of revelation. Sulpicius appears more alarmed at the Farmer, than the disciples were at the anathemas of the whole Jewish hierarchy. He has only given some of them a gentle reproof, and by the subtlety of a few delinquents, they are attempting to bring into the controversy the whole order. The disciples when commissioned to preach the gospel, were ordered to take neither money nor scrip; but Sulpicius is roosting the clergy under an apprehension, that if they cannot force the people to pay them, the christian religion will soon be obliterated. This temporal support was but a small consideration with the primitive christians, for St. Paul declares that if they looked for consolation in this world, "of all men they would be the most miserable."
Far be it from me to lessen their reputation, or take one cent from their decent maintenance. As a citizen, I wish to give them a proper estimation in the public mind; but if a few clamorous individuals are endeavoring to raise them to an elevation above that which is contemplated by scripture, it is proper to reason on this subject on the primary principles of the gospel. Our Saviour was born in a manger: He had not where to lay his head; he was persecuted, and at last crucified in the most ignominious manner—his disciples followed his doctrines and experienced similar indignity. The christian religion, however, prevailed against every opposition, and for the encouragement of Saints, it will prevail till the consummation of all things. The "filthy lucre" of this world, is no way connected with gospel truths, and when we see men routed to an improper refinement, on the suggestion of a decrease of pecuniary emoluments, we have reason to doubt the sincerity of their religious professions. Such men are the greatest enemies to the
* I beg pardon for the expression; but it is a technical term in the typographical profession.

the cause of real, unadulterated christianity. It shows they pursue the profession merely for the emoluments arising from it.
I acknowledge, however, that society requires every respect to the Clergy, and I should be sorry to have them depreciated in public estimation. A large proportion of them are worthy the highest confidence, and I hope ever to see them maintained with a cheerful liberality. But, when we observe too great a stride taken to impose on the public by such writers as Sulpicius, &c. it is necessary to place the subject on its just basis, and if any real Christian contends the principles, he will be heard and answered with all that candor, which the importance of the controversy demands.
To conclude this discourse, I would briefly observe, it is my sincere belief, that the people of this country were never more disposed to pay every respect to the Clergy, in the line of their profession, than at the present day; and the only difficulty which has arisen, is solely owing to a few of the Order, who, from bigotry, pride and ostentation, have busied themselves in those things which do not concern them, and thereby raised a jealousy which is difficult to remove. If such fanatics would hold their peace, and mind their scriptural studies, instead of reviving Chesterfield, and exciting false alarms, about combinations, massacres, &c. every difficulty would subside, and general harmony between Ministers and People would be speedily restored.
OLD SOUTH.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRIDAY, January 8, 1802.
DEBATE
On Mr. Breckenridge's motion to repeal the Act passed last Session, for a new organization of the Judiciary System.
(Continued.)
MR. JACKSON, of Georgia. I rise with an impression of awe on the present question; for we must tread on constitutional ground, which should not be lightly touched on, nor too hastily decided. Every step we take ought to be well examined, and our minds convinced before we give that vote which cannot be recalled, and which will fix a principle on legislative construction, which perhaps will prevail as long as we remain a nation.
In the early stage of this discussion, I had almost determined to say nothing, and am at present determined not to say much; but a justification of the vote I shall give, has impelled me to offer my reasons for it to the State I represent; and I have made up my mind decidedly, to vote for the resolution before you, if I cannot be otherwise convinced.
I conceive, that as this subject requires from us a legislative construction, that construction may as well, and indeed better, be now made; there will undoubtedly hereafter be a clashing of powers. I, therefore, think it is much better to decide it now, when the injury is felt, than to suffer it to take root until it shall extort a different and more violent decision than that of a deliberative body.
The reasons for the resolution have been so ably stated, and strongly enforced by the gentleman from Kentucky who moved it, as to expediency and the burthen of the expences on the present system, I shall therefore say little about them.
The expences however of the judiciary establishment, I deem the least important consideration attached to the subject. Yet, I do not agree with the gentleman who has spoken, that the expence is trifling. The gentleman from New-York, had held up the insignificance of a cent a person, and had told us of Alfred's purse, which no one dared to take away. Let that gentleman calculate twelve souls to a family, and he will see that each family would pay 12 cents; a sum however insignificant to the pocket of that gentleman, that might furnish a comfortable meal to a poor family. With the gentleman from Kentucky, however, I contend that the principle is as much settled by one cent, as by a million. And this observation becomes incontestably dangerous, if it is to be drawn into precedent on every new project or improper measure, that it costs but a cent a person. And as to the remarks about Alfred, I might retort upon the gentleman, and say, that at that day, 12 cents might have been a year's salary for a judge.
We have been asked, if we are afraid of having an army of judges? For myself, I am more afraid of an army of judges under the patronage of the President, than of an army of soldiers. The former can do us more mischief. They may deprive us of our liberties, if attached to the executive, from their decisions; and from the tenure of office contended for, we cannot remove them; while the soldier, however he may act, is enlisted, or if enlisted, only subsisted for two years; whilst the judge is enlisted for life, for his salary cannot be taken from him. [See 12 division, 8 Sect. 1st. Art. Constitution.] Sir, it is said these evils will not happen. But what security have we for the truth of the declaration? Have we not seen sedition laws? Have we not heard judges crying out through the land, sedition, and asking those whose duties it was to enquire, is there no sedition here? It is true the Sedition law had expired with the last administration, and he trusted it would not exist or at least be acted on, under the virtuous Jefferson. But hereafter if it should exist, your judges under the cry of sedition and political heresy, may place half your citizens in irons. I thank God, that no such law now exists, or is likely to exist. I thank God, that we are not now under the influence of an intolerant clergy, as is evident from their abuse of the President; and that we are not under dread of the patronage of judges, is manifest from their attack on the Secretary of State—And I trust, that we shall long keep this patronage off, by not sanctioning
the religious persecution of the clergy on the one hand, or the political violence of the judges on the other.
But I will forbear making any further remarks of this kind, and go into an examination of the constitutional grounds.
[Gen. Jackson here quoted the 3d Art. 1st. Sect. of the Constitution.]
Here then are two tribunals. First, The Supreme court, the creature of the Constitution, the creature of the people; the other, the inferior jurisdictions, the creature of the legislature. And notwithstanding the play of gentlemen upon the words shall and may , they are in meaning essentially different. The word shall , applied to the supreme court, is imperative and commanding, while the word may , applied to the inferior courts, is discretionary, and leaves to the legislature a volition to act or not to act as it sees fit.
Again, why are the peculiar and exclusive powers of the supreme court designated in the following section of the Constitution, but because the Constitution considered that tribunal as absolutely established; while it viewed the inferior tribunals as dependent upon the will of the legislature. And that this was the case, was evident from the conduct of the Supreme court on the Pension act, which, that court had some time since declared unconstitutional, and which declaration, he was convinced, would not have been hazarded by an inferior tribunal.
But does this conclusion rest on judicial power alone? Is it no where else found under other heads of constitutional power? Yes, Sir, under the legislative head of power, which is the first grant of power made by the Constitution.—For by the 8th section of the 1st article of the Constitution, after enumerating the powers of laying taxes, &c. it is declared in the 9th division thereof, 'to extend to constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme court.' Here then is a legislative power given expressly to that body, without restriction or application to any other branch of the national government. Let those lawyers who hear me, decide on the construction of all grants or deeds, if two grants be made in the same deed, to two different powers or persons, if the first does not exclusively vest it?
Is there a single argument, that can be assigned to oppose this construction of the constitution? Do not the observations of gentlemen, who insist upon the permanent tenure of the judicial office, place the creature above its creator, man above his God, the model above its mechanic? A good mechanic, when he constructs a machine, tries it; and if it does not succeed, he either mends or throws it away. Is there not the same necessity for acting in the same way with the inferior tribunals of the judiciary, which is no other than the machine of the legislature.
But upon the principles of gentlemen the law which creates a judge cannot be touched.—The moment it is passed, it exists to the end of time. What is the implication of this doctrine? To alter or amend what may greatly require alteration or amendment, it is necessary to return to the creator, and to enquire what this creator is. My principle is that the creator is the people themselves; that very people of the United States whom the gentleman from New-York had declared ourselves to be the guardians of, to save the people themselves from their greatest enemies; and to save whom from destroying themselves he had invoked this House. Good God, said Mr. Jackson, is it possible that I have heard such a sentiment, in this body? Rather should I have expected to have heard it founded from the despots of Turkey or the deserts of Siberia, than to have heard it uttered by an enlightened legislator of a free country, and on this floor.
But let us examine how we are to get at the creator. If the hon. gentleman will put us into the way of doing this with effect, I will abandon all my arguments for this motion. Look to the constitution, and see how it is to be amended? It can only be amended on the recommendation of two thirds of both Houses; or on the application of two thirds of the States, a convention shall be called, who are to propose amendments, afterwards to be ratified by three fourths of the States.
There is first then required two thirds of both Houses of Congress. Can this two thirds be found now, or is there any probability of its being found for 20 years to come, who will concur in making the necessary alterations in the judiciary system that are now, or may hereafter be required? On this subject there are as many opinions as there are persons on this floor. I have indeed never found two persons precisely agree. How then can we expect three-fourths of the legislatures of the several states to agree when we cannot agree among ourselves. There is in fact no amendment which could reach the case, and exhibit to view all the requisite and necessary regulations for such an extent of country.—Such an attempt must form a volume, a constitution by itself, and after all fall short of the object.
I am clearly, therefore, of opinion, that if the power to alter the judiciary system vests not here, it vests no where. It follows from the ideas of gentlemen that we must submit to all the evils of the present system, though it should exhibit all the horrors of the inquisition.
But gentlemen say the United States embrace a vast extent of territory, from 1500 to 1700 miles in length. What is the inevitable deduction to be drawn from this fact? Why that a system which is to apply to this extent of country, embracing different laws, and different habits, will require frequent alteration; whereas, if we are tied down to a system of inferior tribunals once formed, we cannot even touch the plan of the judicial system of the little district of Columbia. Nor can we touch the inferior jurisdictions in the North-Western Territory, or in the Mississippi Territory, in both of which the systems were acknowledged to be adapted only to present circumstances, and in the last of which the rights of Georgia were implicated. It follows that whatever these rights may be, the system is sacred; and as to the Mississippi Territory, if, grounded on this doctrine, notwithstanding the claim of Georgia, her jurisdiction is totally lost. To revert to the sedition law. If the doctrine supported now were true, then, had the sedition law been incorporated as a system by itself, an interior tribunal, and officers been attached to it, would it have been perpetually tacked to the constitution; that law under which so many of our citizens had been imprisoned, for writings and speakings, and one among others for wishing that the wadding of a gun had been lodged in a certain Presidential part.
The gentleman had dwelt on the inconveniences and evils of the old system, and had particularly condemned that part of it, which as he termed it, converted the judges into politicians. But, I will appeal to the gentleman if in England, where so much more business is done, there are more than 12 judges, and whether those judges do not ride the circuit. And why shall our judges not ride the circuits? Shall we have six judges sitting here to decide cases which require a knowledge of the laws, the morals, the habits, the state of property of the several States? Would not this knowledge be much better obtained by their riding the circuits, and in the States themselves making themselves acquainted with whatever relates to them, and the cases of appeals to come before them. It has been remarked by a celebrated writer on the English constitution, that one of the greatest political evils that could befall a people was the existence of large judiciary bodies. To illustrate his ideas he had instanced the parliaments of France. If the spirit, which last session gave existence to fifteen new judges, continued, who could say by what number they would be limited. They might indeed soon become, what they had been likened to, an army of judges.
I do not wish to be severe in my remarks on the conduct of the late administration. I admire the private character of Mr. Adams. But I do believe the success of his political acts tended ultimately to accumulate in, and attach all powers to, a particular person or favorite family.
If I wished to bestow on Mr. Jefferson this mass of patronage, which I contended this horde of officers bestows, I should be in favor of the bill that it is now moved to repeal; but as a political person, I am no more for Thomas Jefferson than for John Adams. When he acts according to my opinion, right, I will support him; when wrong, oppose him; and I trust a majority on this floor will act in the same way.
A gentleman from Massachusetts has asked if suits will go on diminishing, and if the Millennium is so near at hand.—Sir, different opinions are held on this subject; for some suppose the Millennium to have arrived long since, and others that it may arrive, and others again that it never would arrive; but there is one thing certain, that the more courts you have the greater temptation there is for litigation, and more suits or rather evils will flow from them. Law itself is but a necessary evil; for if mankind were perfect—were it not for their frailties and passions, there would be no occasion for it; and lawyers are a still greater evil, altho' he acknowledged to be a necessary one.—They seldom discourage litigious suitors, and swarm in our courts; and there are here, as well as in every other country, persons so fond of law and of persecution, that rather than not be in courts at all, they would direct their lawyers, as I have been formerly told of a man who applied for advice, and was informed he had no ground of action, to bring then a spite action. The State courts are open and competent to most of the inferior court business, and it ought to be thrown into that channel as much as possible.
With respect to the usefulness of the additional judges created by the act of last session, it was perhaps unnecessary to add any thing to what had been so ably observed by the gentleman from Kentucky. But I will state for the information of the Senate, that in the southern States of Georgia, South and North-Carolina, ground of great litigation is removed, one of which had originated at least 250 suits. Miller and Co. had obtained a patent for a ginning machine, God knew where it came from, but I believe that neither of them invented it, so as to make those States tributary to them, and embroil them in disputes. South-Carolina had purchased the patent for 50,000 dollars, and had therefore dried up this source of litigation in that State.
The recovery of British debts too was nearly over. This had been a fruitful source of litigation. Our citizens had been sued, and their late hard earnings of property had been seized to satisfy British demands, whilst their former property had been taken from them by British arms during the war.
I am surprised to hear the cry, that our liberties and the constitution are endangered, from the quarter from which it is now urged. When such remarks had been made by those gentlemen with whom I generally acted on former occasions, the instantaneous cry was against demagogues, who by artfully inflaming the passions of the people against the government, wished to break down the constitution.
A gentleman had talked about a victory meditated over the constitution. Not by the President. Not by us. By whom then was it meditated? Was it by the House of Representatives? Or was it by the people themselves—that same people whom we were to save from their greatest enemy, themselves? For my part, I believe in the meditation of no such victory. Sooner for my part than participate in it, by voting for this resolution, if I thought it would have such a tendency, I would cut off my hand, or cut out my tongue. I respect and love the constitution, and my great wish is with father Paul, to cry out as respects it, esto perpetua .
(Debate to be Continued.)
Extract of a letter from Gandalup, Jan. 2.
"At present every thing is perfectly quiet, the greatest safety prevails thro' out the colony."
By the brig Mary, Capt. Obeur, arrived at New-York, in 45 days from Alicante, the following information has been received.
Abstract of a letter from David Humphreys, Esq. dated Madrid, 25th October, 1801.
"I am just advised by the Charge des Affairs of his Swedish majesty at this court; he has received intelligence from the Captain of a merchant vessel of his nation, dated the 24th ult. at Mahon, that a Tripoline corsair had gone out of that port, and that two others were preparing to sail; all of them having English colours and Minorcan crews, for the purpose of avoiding, under that mask, the searches of the American frigates. His informant adds that these three corsairs are furnished with English documents."
"Alicant, 31st October, 1801.
"I do hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of the original.
"Per Procurat.
"ROBT. MONTGOMERY.
"JOHN MONTGOMERY."
(CIRCULAR.)
"Sir,
"I avail myself of the first courier to convey to your hands the intelligence I have this day received from Smyrna, under date of the 17th September, and as it appears to me essential that the captains of our merchant ships should have the earliest information of any additional force the bawshaw of Tripoli may have made to his squadron cruising against the United States; I here transcribe that part of the letter which is relative, and to which you may give that publicity you may judge expedient.
"A vessel has lately been purchased here by the Tripolitans, for the purpose it is said of arming her on a cruise against the Americans. She is an Idraatte hull, with three poorelle masts, mounts ten guns of a side, with two stern chases, has a yellow streak, about two feet broad at the height of her ports, five cabin windows that open and two false ones, with a phoenix painted at the centre of her stern, standing upon the stump of a tree, surrounded with a blaze of fire, as if just rising out of it, a bird head of a mid-dling size standing on a level and painted white.—She is now at the caening wharf and when she returns to port, and is ready for sea, if any alterations are made, shall duly inform you—as also the quantity of men the may have on board when she goes to sea.
I have the honor to be,
with the highest respect, your most obedt. humble servt.
(Signed) JOSEPH APPLETON. Consulate, Leghorn, 1st. Nov. 1801.
A true Copy,
WILLIAM WILLIS.
Miss E. FIRTH,
(MILLINER IN NEW-YORK)
RETURNS thanks to the Ladies of Newport and its vicinity, for their past favors, and begs leave to inform them, that her partner
Miss MARY MOODIE,
has arrived at Mr. JAMES MUMFORD'S, Sign of the Bee-Hive, Thames-Street, where she will reside for some months.—The Ladies may have their Millinery and Mantuamaking done in the most fashionable manner, at the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms.—She will be regularly supplied with new patterns from England.
"Velvet and other Bonnets, a great variety, may be had as above.
Newport, Feb. 6.
19122
WHEREAS Isaac Cafe, of Tiverton, in the county of Newport, blacksmith, did, on the third day of February, A. D. 1802, lodge his Petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court, for the county aforesaid, praying for divers causes therein set forth, that the bond of marriage, between him and his wife Esther Cafe, may be dissolved, and a decree of divorce from the bond aforesaid promulgated:—This is to give Notice to the said Esther, and to all other persons concerned, to appear at the next Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Newport, within and for said county, on the first Monday of March next, and show cause, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Witness,
B. HREF="#"> B. HAZARD, Clerk.
Newport, Feb. 5, 1802.
1911
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
THOMAS GREEN, by reason of age and infirmity, proposing to retire from business in a short time—and having on hand, a handsome assortment of
English and India Goods,
which he wishes to sell soon, either by wholesale or retail:—And instead of an Auction (as usual in such cases) is disposed to deal them out with his own hand.—Accordingly, said Goods are now selling at as
LOW RATES, or LOWER,
than might reasonably be expected at a Vendue, free from those disorders and impositions which frequently take place at a public Sale. Customers will receive decent and orderly attention with utmost dispatch.
3* Town and Country Traders, may probably find their accounts, by calling at his Store. Newport, Feb. 5.
WHEREAS the Subscribers are by law qualified to settle the Estate of Thomas Chadwick, late of Newport, deceased, they do hereby give public notice to all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit their claims to either of us at our dwellings in said Newport:—And all persons indebted to said Estate, are also requested to come and settle the same with either of the Subscribers.
ROBERT TAYLOR,
DANIEL DUNHAM, jnn.
JOHN TILLINGHAST.
Newport, Feb. 5, 1802.
1911

LAW OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Concerning the Library for the use of both Houses of Congress.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the books and maps purchased by direction of the act of Congress, passed the twenty-fourth of April, one thousand eight hundred, together with the books or libraries which have heretofore been kept separately by each House, shall be placed in the Capitol, in the room which was occupied by the House of Representatives, during the last session of the sixth Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the time being, be, and they hereby are empowered to establish such regulations and restrictions in relation to the said library, as to them shall seem proper, and from time to time, to alter or amend the same: Provided, That no regulation shall be made repugnant to any provision contained in this act.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That a Librarian, to be appointed by the President of the United States solely, shall take charge of the said library, who, previous to his entering upon the duties of his office, shall give bond, payable to the United States, in such a sum, and with such security as the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the time being, may deem sufficient, for the safe keeping of such books, maps and furniture as may be confided to his care, and the faithful discharge of his trust, according to such regulations as may be, from time to time, established for the government of the said library; which said bond shall be deposited in the office of the Secretary of the Senate.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That no map shall be permitted to be taken out of the said library by any person; nor any books, except by the President and Vice President of the United States, and Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, for the time being.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the keeper of the said library shall receive for his services a sum not exceeding two dollars per diem, for every day of necessary attendance; the amount of whereof, together with the necessary expenses incident to the said library, after being ascertained by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the time being, shall be paid out of the fund annually appropriated for the contingent expenses of both Houses of Congress.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the unexpended balance of the sum of five thousand dollars, appropriated by the act of Congress aforesaid, for the purchase of books and maps for the use of the two Houses of Congress, together with such sums as may hereafter be appropriated to the same purpose, shall be laid out under the direction of a joint committee, to consist of three members of the Senate, and three members of the House of Representatives.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED Jan. 26, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
WASHINGTON, January 29.
As an attempt is making to produce an impression on the public mind, that the decision of the Senate on Wednesday respecting the judiciary bill is likely to frustrate its final adoption, we take occasion to state a few facts, and to make on them a few remarks, submitting them with confidence to the public, who, we are persuaded, will duly appreciate their correctness.
Though the commitment of the repealing bill to a select committee was opposed by the whole strength of the republican side of the Senate, with the exception of the Vice-President, and Mr. Calhoun, yet the success of the motion proves nothing more than that the vote of that body, produced by the casting vote of the Vice-President, sanctioned a delay, for the purpose of giving further time for deliberation. It by no means follows, that the decision of the Senate, on a question of substance, affecting the principles of the bill, even if the body should remain as to members present the same as it now is, would be either against the repealing act, or in favor of any modification of it. The direct reverse appears to be acknowledged even by those who, with a repeal, for our readers will remark, that one of Mr. Calhoun's arguments for delay was founded on the question of the passage of the bill being likely to be carried by the casting vote of the Vice-President.
The republican side of the house have then lost nothing but time. Their strength remains unimpaired. Indeed we hesitate not to say, that their convictions of the necessity, involving therein a decision of the constitutionality of the repeal, have been strengthened, at every step that has been taken in the progress of the discussion; and it is evident, that the question of expediency has sunk into a matter of little moment compared with the all important question of constitutionality. On this question, they have taken their ground. From it they are not to be shaken. Their strength is now equal to its accomplishment; and it will be accomplished. Poor, indeed, would be that spirit of political conviction
that should be discomfited by procrastination, or terrified by sound.
But should any one have a hesitation as to the result, he need only to be informed, that two republican members are absent, who will assuredly be here in time to swell the majority.
As to the success of the opponents of the bill in the formation of the committee, it arose from their adherence to a concerted plan, and to a want of such concert on the part of the republican side of the House. It is, therefore, to be viewed as a thing entirely of accident.
It is with regret we have to announce that the report of the loss of the boat belonging to the frigate President, with ten men including officers, in Gibraltar Bay, is but too true.
The following extract of a letter from commodore Dule to the Secretary of the navy, confirms the melancholy event.
"Straits of Gibraltar, Oct. 26, 1801.
"It is a painful task for me to inform you of the sad catastrophe that happened to the cutter, a boat belonging to the President, and the officers and men who were in her, on the 22d instant; being, a very fine morning, I sent her over to Gibraltar with a letter to Mr. Gavino, requesting him to have the articles ordered for the ship in readiness, as I expected to be over with the ship in two or three days. The boat left Gibraltar on her return back, at 11 o'clock, A. M. By this time the wind was blowing very fresh, the boat by some means was overset, and every soul on board was lost except one man, whom I have not seen as yet. The enclosed is a list of the officers and men that were lost. It is something surprising that the boat was not seen to overset either from Algeciras or Gibraltar, as it is not more than five and a half miles across, and the accident took place between 2 & 3 o'clock."
Lift of men lost in the President's boat.
John M. Clagget, lieutenant—Elias Willis, midshipman—John Street, coxswain—John Evans, John Miles, Jacob Dodge, William Smith, Thomas Bragg, William Maybrook, Joseph Dickson, seamen.—The name of the man saved is not mentioned.
The editor of the National Intelligencer has received a Gibraltar paper of the 23d Oct. which says—"One of the men on board (George Hamell) swam on shore on the Old Mole-head. He supposes all the rest perished. Two bodies have since been washed on shore at this place."
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
House of Representatives, Feb. 2.
Mr. Morton, after calling for the order of the day, introduced the following motion:
"That a Committee be raised to prepare an Address to the President of the United States—To announce to him the high sense this House entertain of his important services in the course of the American revolution, and of the ability and fidelity with which he sustained the various subordinate duties committed to his trust, under the government of the United States—To express to him our cordial approbation of those republican principles, which he has avowed to the world shall be made the basis of his Presidential administration;—To thank him for the prompt and judicious protection he has given to our commerce against the Barbary powers—and for those measures of retrenchment and economy which he has begun and recommended, as the best means of supporting the public faith, & lessening the burthens of the people—To assure him of the confidence which this House possess, of the disposition of their constituents to support him in all the measures of his administration which shall tend to cherish the interests of agriculture, commerce, the liberal arts, and our infant manufactures; to secure internal peace and social order; to diffuse equal justice and general information among the citizens, to maintain the public faith, to promote economy in the public expense, to preserve sacred and entire the constitution of the Federal government in the purity of its principles, the rights of the respective State governments, and the union of the whole, as the ark of their safety;—and to congratulate him on the restoration of peace in Europe."
The motion was seconded, & advocated by Messrs. Morton, Jarvis, Austin, Bartlett, Chandler, Sprague, & Wilson; and opposed by Messrs. Leonard, Bigelow, Ives, & Pickman. It was urged by those in the opposition, that Mr. Jefferson was an enemy to the system of Washington; and a number of measures which have been the topics of newspaper censure, were particularized as subjects sufficient to withhold confidence from him. The principal were, the withholding the commission of Ray Green as district judge for Rhode-Island district, which was represented as unconstitutional; the appointment of Mr. Gallatin as Secretary of the Treasury, in preference to a native American; the repair of the Bureaux, upon which a large sum of money had been expended by his order without legislative authority; his recommendation for the abolition of internal taxes, which was represented as operating unequally upon the Northern states, and for the revision of the judiciary and naturalization laws, &c. In answer to these objections, it was observed, that to pretend to oppose the name and the principle of Washington to that of Jefferson, was unauthorised by facts and unjustifiable in practice. It was noticed that from the first instance of both upon the stage of public life, their views had generally been uniform and harmonious, and their friendship sacred and inviolable. That upon the elevation of General Washington to the Presidency, the first object of his choice for the first office of trust and confidence was Mr. Jefferson. That he continued to discharge the duties of his office, during a period difficult and embarrassing, to the high satisfaction of General Washington, and that when he retired therefrom, it was with the unqualified applause of his employer, and unfeigned tribute of his regret.
In the case of Ray Green it was stated, and offered to be proved by documents on the floor, that the appointment of Mr. Green had been made under circumstances which the constitution did not admit, and was therefore void.
The idea that Mr. Gallatin was a foreigner
and therefore not entitled to the confidence of the Executive, was repelled with spirit, and a degree of indignation. It was remarked that being a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of the constitution, he thereby became in common with us a member of the social compact, and as such entitled by solemn contract to all the rights and immunities flowing therefrom. His general character was abundantly defended from the suggestions, which were thrown out to his prejudice, and the peculiar propriety of his conducting an office to which he had devoted the studies and labor of his life were strongly enforced.
The repairs of the Bureaux were explained upon principles, which have been often stated and which have appeared satisfactory, and highly honorable to the character of administration. The abolition of the internal taxes, upon the conditions recommended by the President, was justified as a measure of policy and justice; and as an actual saving of some thousands of dollars to the United States, which accrued upon the collection and the perquisites of the numerous officers by whom it is collected.
The repeal of the late Judiciary system, as recommended by the President, and passed in the Senate of the United States, it was observed, could by no means be charged upon Mr. Jefferson, as an innovation upon the established system of our government; it was in fact the doing away an innovation, which had been lately engrafted upon our former system, and which appeared as yet to have answered no valuable purpose, but that of providing convenient seats of retirement to its authors and their friends.
Upon these and other grounds, the opponents of the motion were called upon to answer, why they refused to lend their public approbation to the principles of the address, which they all affected to approve; or to assure the Chief Magistrate, that while his conduct comported with the sentiments which he avowed, he should receive our cordial support.
In the course of debate, several observations were made by those in opposition to the motion, which indicated a desire to avoid a direct vote on the question—and which was finally effected, by a motion of Mr. Fisher, that the question under consideration should be postponed to the next session of the Legislature.
The question was then taken upon Mr. Fisher's motion by yeas and nays as follows:—YEAS, 142—NAYS, 92.
In Senate, February 5.
Mr. HICHBORN moved a resolution in the following words:—
"That a Committee be appointed to prepare an ADDRESS to the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, congratulating him on his accession to the Chief Magistracy of the Union; declaring our unequivocal approbation of the true system of republican principles, which he has assumed as the basis of his administration; and assuring him of our cordial support in effectuating the great objects of national economy, without which, no people can long retain their morality or freedom."
Which resolution he read in his place, and the same being seconded, Mr. Hichborn proceeded to assign the reasons which had induced him to introduce the motion. Whereupon a long and interesting debate ensued, which continued until after the usual hour of adjournment; when the further consideration of the question was adjourned to the next day.
On Saturday the motion was resumed, and further debates were had thereon, which continued until the hour of adjournment.
The speakers for the motion were Messrs. Hichborn, Skinner, Bidwell, Hall, Hill, J. L. Austin; & Bowdoin, & against it Messrs. Treadwell, Titcomb, Thomson, Hayward, and Brigham. We have seldom witnessed in a deliberative assembly, a debate conducted with more candor, intelligence and manly reasoning than was displayed on this occasion by those in favor of the motion. It may safely be left to the public sentiment to estimate the comparative merit and talents between them and their opponents, which was there discovered; and we most heartily congratulate the Republicans of Massachusetts upon that decisive weight of ability, learning and eloquence which they at this time possess in the councils of the Commonwealth.
The question was taken by Yeas and Nays, which were as follows:—Yeas 14—Nays 19.
NEWPORT, Saturday, February 13, 1802.
The Public are respectfully informed, that in future, the LAWS OF CONGRESS will be OFFICIALLY promulgated through the medium of the REPUBLICAN.
We take this opportunity to solicit the attention of our Advertising friends, assuring them that our paper has now a circulation sufficient to claim it, since, at present, they cannot thereby incur the imputation of disorganizers, and jacobins.
It is requested that Advertisements for insertion, be lodged previous to 12 o'clock on Friday. And, as the delivery of the REPUBLICAN has lately devolved upon hands less acquainted, if any of our town subscribers should not receive their papers, it is expected they will give us notice of it.
From Washington, Jan. 25.—The debate about NOTHING which occupied the time of the House the whole of Friday last was renewed this day.
The infipidity and folly which marked the proceedings, has hardly been surpassed at the most common beer-house club.
The debate on Friday was commenced by Mr. Rutledge, by his motion to instruct the committee of Ways and Means to consider the expediency of reducing the duties on brown sugar, coffee, and tea. This was also passed over by the Republicans as a mere flimsy effort to pro-
crastinate: the republicans barely observed, that a resolution laid on the table on the 13th December by Gen. Smith embraced the objects, and called upon the committee to consider that subject; the resolution was read accordingly, and proved to have left the subject to the committee already.
On the 27th ult. the bill for repealing the Judiciary Act was read a third time in the Senate and the blanks filled up, but on a motion for re-commitment, 15 voted in the affirmative (the remaining 2 federal members having arrived) and 15 in the negative, and the Vice-President decided in the affirmative, on the ground of giving time for deliberation, but with a declaration that he should vote against any attempt to defeat the bill. On balloting for a committee it appeared (from the want of unanimity among the republicans) that three federalists and two republicans were chosen, who will doubtless report against the bill.
The bill to repeal the late Judiciary law is not lost in the Senate. Though the committee report against it, and the Senate be equally divided on the report, the Vice-President would decide in favor of the repeal.—But Mr. Bradley's arrival (whose lady's illness and death had detained him from Washington) gives the republicans a majority, notwithstanding the apostasy of Mr. Calhoun.
Capt. Hall, lately arrived at New-york from Gibraltar, informs us, that six Tripolitan vessels were blockaded in that port, at the time he left it by the United States frigate Essex. The Tripolitans had captured two Danish vessels in the Straits.
A respectable woman, in the town of Portsmouth, (on this Island) brought into the world last Christmas day, two Republican twin Sons, which were, (in compliment to two of the Heads of Department) named JAMES MADISON, and ALBERT GALLATIN. They are now in this town on a visit.
Our readers will doubtless peruse with pleasure, in this day's paper, the Speech of General JACKSON, of Georgia, in the Senate of the United States, who has lately received so much federal abuse from the anti-republican papers.
** We acknowledge the receipt of "CURTIUS, No. I." and while we regret the necessity of deferring it till our next, we cannot but express our highest approbation of its merits.—Purely original, it unfolds a ground of novelty, and exhibits a correctness and perspicuity of argument. It shall be attended to; and any further communications from "Curtius," will be received with pleasure.
MARRIED.—By the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. GEORGE SWEET, of North-Kingstown, to Miss MARY WIGHTMAN, eldest daughter of Mr. Paul Wightman, of Middletown.
At South Carolina, Mr. R. CANNON, to the truly amiable Miss SARAH VINSON, daughter of Deacon Samuel Vinson, of this town.
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; and have for sale, warranted and common English and Geneva Watches, gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, Sugar-Tongs, &c.—Looking-Glasses, Tea-Trays, Waiters, Dressing-Cases, Plated and Wooden Casks, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, Candlesticks, dart and common Walking Sticks, Scotch, Rappee & Maccabau Snuff, Starch, Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Britannia Coffee Pots, &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery.
Calls given for old Gold and Silver. Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
Francis Anderson,
TAKES this method to inform his Debtors and Creditors, that his Partners have called on him for settlement, and are determined the Copartnership shall be dissolved in a few weeks, when he will remove from the said Store: He therefore once more earnestly requests those to whom the firm is indebted, to come in for settlement; and such as are indebted to said firm, to make immediate payment, as this is the last time he shall give notice in this way. And unless immediate settlement is made with all who have accounts open, either by note or payment, he will be under the disagreeable necessity of pursuing different measures for collection. Newport, Feb. 12, 1802. 72tf
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Joseph Antoon, Taylor, deceased, represented insolvent; and Six months from the first of February inst. being allowed:—Notice is hereby given, that we will attend for that purpose, at the house of Taylor Davenport, in said Tiverton, on the last Saturdays of March, May, and July next, from one to five o'clock, P. M.
BENJ. HOWLAND, } Commissioners. HOLDEN ALMY, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to REDFORD DENNIS, Administrator. Tiverton, Feb. 11, 1802. 72tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum,
which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers.
** Cash, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf

RELIGION.
'TIS this, my friend, that makes our morning bright 'Tis this that gilds the horror of our night. When wealth forsakes us, and when friends are few, When friends are faithless, or when foes pursue; 'Tis this that wards the blow, or stills the smart, Informs affliction or repels its dart; Within the breast bids purest raptures rise, Bids smiling conscience spread her cloudless skies. Thy spirit, Independence, let me share; Lord of the lion heart, and eagle eye! Thy steps I follow with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky! When pleasure fascinates the mental sight, Affliction purifies the visual light, Religion hails the drear, the untried night, That shuts, forever shuts life's doubtful day.
THE SETTING SUN.
WHEN rosy eve revives the fragrant hours, And heavenly dews refresh the closing flowers, And birds, with melting music, drop to rest, The Sun, how radiant in the purple west, O'er Devon's waving hills and dales I stray, 'To catch the lustre of his parting ray; Now o'er the vale in shade, I brush the dew, Now on the hill his orb again I view. As I descend or rise, I lose or gain The vision, till he sinks beyond the main; Returns on western hills the morning light, And yields this neither realm to starry night. Is life not varied thus with lights and shades, Till in the night of death the prospect fades?
Extract of a letter from Capt. Wm. M. Johnson, of the ship Essex, of New York, to Mr. Isaac Burr, jun., the owner, in New York, dated
HAVANNA, Dec. 30, 1801.
"I am happy to inform you of my arrival here this day, after a passage of eleven days. I find the place full of vessels, and markets much glutted. I met with a sad accident the day before yesterday in the afternoon: During a very severe squall from the northward, off the Coxcomb, one of my men fell overboard. Four men went immediately in the yawl, to try to save him. They got him in the boat, and almost got on board; but the squall increasing, the boat swamped; and it blowing so hard that I could not beat the ship up to them, I lost the whole five—which was a distressing circumstance to me."
On the 9th of Nov. last, a Mr. Barclay, at York, England, for a bet of 5,000l. went on foot 90 miles in 20 hours 24 minutes, being 1 hour 24 minutes short of his time.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The house of delegates have resolved, that it is not expedient at present, to adopt the Maryland resolutions for amending the Federal Constitution. And that the mode of choosing Representatives to Congress proposed by the States of Maryland and North Carolina, ought to be adopted, so far as it requires the elections to be by districts: but that it ought not to be binding on the States to retain one arrangement of districts for the space of ten years.
Nearly the whole of the British troops had evacuated Egypt, where the plague raged violently, about 100 Englishmen having died of it, and according to report, 30,000 of the inhabitants of Cairo.
LONGEVITY.
THERE is now at Tours, in France, a veteran, aged 103, who has been employed in all the wars of Europe, almost from the beginning of the last century. At the siege of Rebl, in 1733, he received no less than 7 sabre wounds, six of which were on the head; At the battle of Fontenoy, he saw three of his brothers perish by his side, and, in America, his son lost his life. Since the Revolution, he has distinguished himself; and, during his whole military career, he never but once received the slightest punishment, and, on that occasion he excelled from the excess of courage.
POST-OFFICE, Washington, Jan. 11, 1802.
WHEREAS sundry Letters lately sent to and from this office, particularly two from the Postmaster General, sealed with his official seal, one for Albany, New-York; and the other for Bucks Town, Maine; have been broken open before they were received by the person to whom they were directed. And other letters of importance from officers of government, and from individuals, have been suppressed and in some instances withheld or delayed, in such a manner as to induce a belief of premeditated and fraudulent design. And as among the other injurious consequences of such atrocious conduct the innocent and the guilty are, in a state of uncertainty, alike subject to suspicion and censure. I therefore (being implicated with others) will pay a reward of 100 Dollars for information which shall convict any person or persons of any of the above-mentioned offences, and 200 Dollars in each case of the said letters of the Postmaster General.
T. MUNROE, P. M. Washington.
The several Editors in the U. States may be sent the public by publishing the above.
BENJAMIN WAITE CASE, PHYSICIAN,
WITH pleasure embraces the earliest opportunity of informing his fellow-citizens, that by permission of the Hon. Town-Council of Middletown, granted December 21, 1801, he has the satisfaction of exhibiting a proof, that the Kine-Pox is a security against the small-pox.
A son of Mr. William Rider of Middletown, whom he inoculated a year ago for the Kine-Pox, was on the 22d of said December, at his desire, inoculated by Doctor Farnsworth for the small-pox; with matter fresh from a person having the small-pox, the natural way, and residing at the house of Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, and remained there the full term of fourteen days, without the least symptom of the disorder; except a slight inflammation at the punctures, which totally disappeared by the seventh day from inoculation.
The author of this information is possessed of genuine matter of the Kine-Pox.—They who wish to be inoculated, by applying to him, may depend on careful treatment, and strict attention: and such as are unable to make co-operation, he will inoculate gratis.
If it should be thought that experience in the small-pox, will better enable a person to determine when the Kine-Pox has taken effect, he would mention that some years ago he inoculated for the small-pox, in the state of New-York.
Newport, Jan. 9. 15tf
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, Muscades, 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.
—ALSO—
A general and extensive variety of Crockery 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. 8tf
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport,
INFORMS the Public, he has taken into Partnership Mr. L. TISSOT, a superior Workman, late from the Watch-Manufactory in Geneva, who will undertake to make new watches;—and to repair, in the best manner, for watch-makers, or private persons, any new-constructed and complicated Watches, and Time-Pieces.—They will also import, from said Manufactory, at nine months currency, all such Watches and Time-Pieces, as their employers shall order.
They also have constantly on hand, An elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which they will sell on reasonable terms. In addition to the above, they carry on the
Goldsmith's & Silvermith's
Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion.
They also have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bayonets; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; cañons 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-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-straps; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; Barley-sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish Segars; best Makabau Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert here.
Newport, Feb. 7, 1801. 19tf
TO PAPER MAKERS.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT the United States have granted a PATENT to the subscriber, for a discovery he has made in the manufacture of Paper, viz.—In making Paper from the shavings of tanned Leather, commonly known by the name of currier's shavings.—By which Patent, he has vested in him, for the term of 14 years, from the 28th day of December last, an exclusive right to use the same, or of vending it to others to be used, agreeably to the laws of the United States, in such case made and provided.
JOSEPH CONDIT, Jun.
Bloomfield, (N. J.) Jan. 11, 1802.
N. B. All applications for rights, must be made for the present at the Paper Manufactory at Bloomfield, where different samples of the Paper may be seen.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad Street,
HAS just received Two Thousand weight of long clean FLAX, which will be sold at a very small advance for Cash. Also, West-India and other GOODS, as usual.
Newport, Jan. 9, 1802. 15tf
STRAY MARE.
TAKEN up at sea, a Mare of a Chesnut colour, about 8 years old, natural to pace. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
Exeter, Jan. 28, 1802. 18tf
LUMBER.
BENJAMIN RUGGLES
Respectfully informs his Customers, and the Public in general,
THAT he will undertake to procure House or Store Frames, or any other dimensions of Timber, Plank for Wharves, &c. of the following kinds of Eastern wood, viz. White-Pine, Spruce, Norway-Pine, Hemlock, Black or Yellow-Birch, for Cabinet work; Cedar, Hackmatack, Maple, Black or White-Aspen, Beech, or Rock-Maple:—Also, Masts and Spars of any dimension, and Birch or Hackmatack, Ship-Timber; any of which, if applied for this Winter, may be delivered here in the course of the next Spring or Summer, on the easiest possible terms. Any person wishing to contract, would do well to apply early in the Winter, that proper time may be had to get the Timber out.
He has, likewise, on hand, at his Lumber-Yard, on Slocum's wharf, in Newport, a general assortment of Eastern Lumber; such as Boards, Timber, Spruce and Hemlock Joist, Window-frame-stuff, Shingles, Clapboards, Cedar-Posts, Laths, &c.—A supply of which he proposes to keep constantly on hand.
Also, genteel Boarding and Lodging may be had for two Gentlemen, on easy terms.
Newport, Nov. 27, 1801. 9tf
FOR SALE, By
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
COGNAC Brandy, Claret Wine in casks and boxes, Silks, Britannia Linens, white wine Vinegar, Verdigris, & House-Paper:—The above articles are entitled to drawback, and are now landing from the Brig Hannah, from Bordeaux, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf.
He has also for sale, Russia and Raven's Duck, a few Demijans and long and short Corks.
Newport, Nov. 7, 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
A NEW House, in Broad-Street, completely finished, with a Yard, Garden, and good Well of water. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms, by applying at the House of
M. R. JOHNSON. 15tf
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE on Banister's Wharf,
BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing-Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Caboose; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.
—ALSO—
HONET, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Iron Stoves, &c.
To be sold, and possession given next Spring.
—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—and their Favors gratefully Acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Midlings and Cornel, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS.
Newport, Nov. 7th, 1801. 3tf
A F A R M,
LYING in Suffield, State of Connecticut, pleasantly situated, within 40 rods of the Meeting-House and Academy, in said town, and only 16 miles from the City of Hartford, on the great Stage Road leading from thence to Dartmouth College; and from Boston to New-York, Albany, &c. Said Farm contains 100 acres of Land under good improvement; well fenced; with a suitable proportion of Orchard, Mowing, Pasturing, Plow-land, &c. two handsome and convenient Dwelling-Houses; Barns, with good Stables, Out-Houses, two Wells of excellent water, and almost every other accommodation necessary for a Tavern.
It is as beautiful and eligible a Rand, perhaps, as any in the State, for a Public House, and has been improved as such upwards of 30 years successively. It is likewise central and commodious for a Merchant or Tradesman.
A good bargain may be had, and an indisputable title given.—For further particulars, enquire of the Printer hereof, or the Subscriber, living on the premises.
SETH AUSTIN.
December 12, 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
(And possession given immediately)
A FARM, lying in West-Greenwich, about 7 miles from East-Greenwich Meeting-house—with a good Dwelling-House, Barn, and Corn-House thereon—containing about Seventy Acres of LAND. Also, an Out Lot, containing about 35 Acres; which will be sold together or separate. For further particulars, enquire of
JOB HARRINGTON, on the premises.
West-Greenwich, Oct. 1.
Wm. Moore, jun. & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store near the Red Market,
A NEW
and General Assortment of Seasonable
DRY GOODS;
A few Boxes English and American
HATS;
A Large Stock of Cutlery, Hard-Ware, and
GROCERIES,
WHOLE-SALE and RETAIL, warranted as Cheap as at any Store in the State.
20 Hhds. Good flavor'd Tobago RUM. 8 Do. Antigua and Jamaica RUM. 4 Pipes Holland GIN. 3000 wt. COFFEE. A few Chests TEA. 50 Kegs Negro head TOBACCO. A few Bags PIMENTO.
—LIKEWISE—
100 Bbls. fresh Alexandria FLOUR, for Cash or on liberal Credit, for approved Notes.
Newport, Jan. 2, 1802. 10tf
Notification.
WE the subscribers being by the Honorable Court of Probate of the town of Newport, appointed commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of CHARLES LASSELLE, late of Newport, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice to all persons having claims against said estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
WILLIAM GARDNER, JOHN COGGESHALL.
And all persons indebted to said estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to SIMON DAVIS, Administrator. Newport, Feb. 1, 1802. 19
TO BE SOLD,
AND entered upon the 25th of March next, a tract of Land, containing about 40 acres; with a Dwelling-House thereon; situate in North-Kingstown, on the Ten-rod Road, about one mile and an half from the landing. Said Tract is part plow land, and part wood land, and well watered.—Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms, by applying to GEORGE FOWLER, in Newport, or the subscribers, living on the premises.
HANNAH FOWLER, SARAH FOWLER.
North-Kingstown, Dec. 9.
For SALE, in Good Repair, By THOMAS GREEN,
THE large commodious Dwelling-House, in which he now lives, in Thames-Street, near Carr's Ferry; a well constructed large convenient house in the front, the yard and cellar well paved, a good well of water in the cellar, and a cistern in the yard.—Said House is well known to be one of the best stands in town, for every kind of business; and will be set up at Auction (if not previously disposed of) the first Thursday in May next.
Said GREEN having on hand, of the latest importation, a complete assortment of English and India Goods, is determined to sell them for ready pay, at the most reduced prices.
—LIKEWISE—
Said GREEN earnestly invites all such of his friends and customers, who have open accounts, or anywise indebted to him, more or less, by book, note, or mortgage, to make payment as soon as may be convenient; especially those standing beyond three months (the customary term of credit;) while he hopes his good old friends will continue their favors, and not forsake him now in the decline of life, to whom he devoutly offers his grateful acknowledgments for manifold favors, already received for a long series of time past.
Newport, Jan. 16, 1802. 16tf
Lost or Stolen,
THE 8th instant, a Small Pinchbeck Watch, chased out side case, with a red Stone Seal, set in silver. It either Watch or Seal is offered for sale, it is requested to be stopped; and either of the Watch-Makers in Newport, will pay a reward of EIGHT DOLLARS, if recovered and not injured.
Newport, Oct. 23, 1801. 4tf
Take Notice.
WHEREAS Silence Slocum, of Newport, in the county of Newport, wife of James Slocum, of the said Newport, mariner, did, on the twenty-ninth day of January, A. D. 1802, lodge her Petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court, for the county aforesaid, praying for divers causes therein set forth, that the bond of marriage, between her and her said husband, may be dissolved, and a decree of divorce from the bond aforesaid promulgated:—This is to give notice to the said James Slocum, and to all other persons concerned, to appear at the next Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Newport, within and for said county, on the first Monday of March next, and there cause, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
W. HAZARD, Clerk. Newport, January 29, 18 1802.