The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-08-14 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 33. ]
WEDNESDAY, August 14, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
FRESH TEAS.
For SALE, by Jeremiah F. Jenkins, No. 3, Market-Street,
Gunpowder, Hylson, Hylsonskin, Souchong and Bohea, in whole, half and quarter chests, } TEAS, per chest, of a quality that will recommend them.
An assortment of China Tea-Setts — Nankeans per bale, &c. — a few boxes of fresh Lemons and Oranges — Piece and Hard Ware Goods assorted, as usual. Aug. 7.
For SALE, by BENJAMIN HOPPIN and CO. 50 Casks of New RICE to Hhds. of first quality Carolina TOBACCO, for cash, or on 60 days credit. August 6.
Territory Northwest of Ohio River.
INFORMATION is hereby given to all proprietors of wild land, lying in the county of Washington, and territory aforesaid, that agreeably to a law adopted by the Legislature of said Territory, in the year 1798, subjecting all unimproved tracts of land to a tax — there has been a tax laid. All proprietors as aforesaid are requested and required to come forward by themselves or agents, enter their land in the proper office, and pay the tax by the first day of December next, or the penalty of the law will fall upon them.
WILLIAM RUFUS PUTNAM, For and in behalf of the Collectors of Taxes, for the county of Washington. N. B. The Ohio Company's purchase is in the county of Washington. Marietta, June 3, 1799.
Deserted from the Hospital, On Coaster's Harbour, Rhode-Island, BARNEY WHIPPLE, 5 feet 10 1/2 inches high, a stout, well made man, light complexion, blue eyes, dark short hair, belonged to Attleborough (Mass.) supposed to have been enticed away by the others, 20 years of age.
OLIVER H. WILLIAMSON, mariner, from Enfield (Conn.) aged 40 years, 5 feet 4 inches high, light complexion, has the appearance of a fever upon him, grey eyes, brown hair.
JOHN PUTNAM, alias TRASK, a notorious villain, lately taken from Providence gaol; he is 32 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, light complexion and sandy hair, originally from Windsor (Vt.)
ROBERT COLESON, of New-York, an Englishman by birth, 28 years of age, about 5 feet 11 1/2 inches high, short sandy hair, and remarkable large red whiskers, marked with the small-pox.
For each of the above, a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS will be given, and all necessary charges paid. By order of CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND PERRY, Esq; Commander of the United States ship General Greene. JOSHUA BLAKE. Newport, July 30, 1799.
To be Sold or Let,
ON REASONABLE TERMS, A Large and commodious four story HOUSE, in Westminster-street, adjoining the Theatre, with a good store, convenient for the retailing business.
Also, to Let, The STORE in front of the House where the subscriber now lives, opposite the Town Pump. BENJAMIN TALBOT. July 17. (t.f.)
Sugden's Specific,
For the Cure of Sprains and Bruises.
THE afflicted who are labouring under the painful accidents of SPRAINS and BRUISES, may be assured of being afforded permanent relief, by an immediate application of the above Specific, used agreeably to the printed directions, which will be given on purchasing the Specific; and which ought to be particularly observed in its application.
As one of the strongest proofs of its efficacy in the above complaints, the inventor has been politely favoured with the patronage of the following medical gentlemen; and who have been pleased publicly to recommend it, as follows:
"WE the undersigned, Physicians of Providence, Rhode-Island, having given Sugden's Specific a trial, do venture to recommend it to the Public, as proving eminently serviceable in the cure of Sprains and Bruises. AMOS THROOP, PARDON BOWEN, BENJAMIN DYER."
N. B. The above Specific is sold by Dr. Benjamin Dyer, and Dr. Amos Throop, in 8-ounce phials, provided with tin cases for the safety of travellers and mariners, at 6/ each; and without tin cases, at 5/. July 31. 13w.
Just Published, AND FOR SALE, BY JOSEPH J. TODD, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR)
GALATEA, a Pastoral Romance, imitated from the Spanish of CERVANTES, by M. DE FLORIAN, prefixed to which is the Life of Cervantes, with an Essay on his works; translated into English.
TO WHICH ARE ADDED, AMELIA, or the FAITHLESS BRITON, an original American Novel, founded on Facts; — AMELIA, or, MALEVOLENCE DEFEATED, and Miss SEWARD'S MONODY ON MAJOR ANDRE. The whole embellished with a number of handsome Copperplate Engravings.
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
JUST RECEIVED, Travels into the Inland Parts of Africa, by J. Moore; Sir John Chardin's Travels in Mingrelia, Georgia and Persia; Hamilton's History of the East-Indies; Shaw's Travels in Barbary; Travels of M. Maupertuis, to discover the figure of the earth at the polar circle; Stevens' Travels through France, Addison's Travels through Italy and Switzerland, Voyage of Roggewein for the discovery of Southern Land, Voyages and discoveries of Capt. T. James, Travels into Syria and the Holy Land, by Dr. Shaw; Thevenot's Travels in the Levant, Rogers' Voyage round the World, Sir Henry Middleton's Voyages, The Expedition of Commodore Beaulieu to the East-Indies. School Books, Stationery, &c. for sale as usual. July 31.
Benjamin Thurber, Has just received from New-York, a fresh Assortment of GOODS, which are now opening at his Store, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes;
Among which are, A Variety of fancy Patches, Chintzes and Calicoes, such as must suit those who will call and see them; English and India Satins, Lustreings, Silks for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Ben-gals, Crapes, Tambour Muslins, Lapets, Mullinets, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrellas, Window-Blinds, A large assortment of Black and White Laces, Mullin Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls, Dunstable Hats and Straw Trimings, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, House Paper, Bohea Tea by the dozen, French and Spanish Flute Indigo, warranted good; Durants, Moreens, Russells, London Pewter, Looking-Glasses, China and Delft Ware, with other articles too numerous to mention, at a small advance for cash. July 31. (B w.)
Taunton and Providence Stage.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that in consequence of his receiving greater encouragement than he expected, he intends running his Stage between Taunton and Providence twice a week. — To leave Taunton every Wednesday and Saturday, at 5 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Providence about noon, and set out for Taunton at 2 o'clock, P. M.
Seats taken, in Providence, for Taunton, at the Exchange Coffee-House, at a dollar 33 cents each — 14 lbs. of baggage gratis; 150 lbs. the same as a passenger. ABNER TURNER.
WHEREAS the Hon. General Assembly of this State, at their last June session, passed an act securing to the subscriber, for the term of six years, the exclusive privilege of transplanting and propagating a bed of Oysters, upon two acres of ground adjoining Sabins' Point, and northerly of the same; he therefore most earnestly solicits all persons, as well those residing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as those living in this State, so far to favour his experiment and undertaking, as to refrain from molesting the said Oysters, or in any manner disturbing or injuring the said bed, which he has been at the labour and expence of surveying, marking out and transplanting, agreeably to said act of Assembly. Any person, wilfully offending in the premises, will assuredly be prosecuted for the penalties annexed to the violation of said act. SAMUEL THURBER. July 10.
For SALE, by
Abbott and Ingals, At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excellent order, very reasonable for cash or short credit.
They want to purchase, OAK BARK, For which the highest price in cash will be given. May 29. (t.f.)
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, August 4.
From London papers to the 10th of June — received by the Boyne, 47 days from London.
BOMBAY (E. INDIES) March 21. TIPOO SAIB, who was threatened with an attack from the whole force of the Company, at first appeared disposed to measures of conciliation, and even consented to surrender all the French officers engaged in his service. But though he pretended to submit to the dictates of the English, he was constantly employed in making preparation for war. He perhaps expected that while the time was protracting in negotiation, the French might be enabled to execute their plan of arriving in India with a considerable force, and supporting the project which he has long since formed, of destroying the British empire in that quarter. Affairs are however brought to such a crisis, that this Prince must now throw off the mask. Tipoo has 100,000 well disciplined troops, and does not give himself the trouble to conceal his designs. He lately observed, in answer to some new remonstrances made to him by the Company, that he knew what was due to his dignity and army. Every thing announces an approaching rupture.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 4.
Our government has resolved to make a loan for the expenses of the war, which is to be paid in ten years, with interest. The Greek Nation must contribute 1,500,000, the Armenians 1,000,000, the Jews 800,000, and the Bankers 18,000,000 of piastres. As the Grand Vizier is on the eve of his departure, and the troops want many things, orders have been given for the Greeks to keep their shops open on holidays, and the Jews on the Sabbath. But the latter got off this restraint on paying 24,000 piastres. The accounts from Syria still seem to be of a serious nature to the Porte.
PEST, May 14.
According to a letter from the Polish frontier, the following are said to be the military forces of Russia, which are now acting, or are yet to act, against France:
   MEN.     By the fleet of galleys 50,000   Marching through Bohemia 60,000   Marching through Hungary 11,000   Actually arrived through Austria in Italy 26,000   Marching through Moravia 45,000   Marching through Prussia by Warsaw 80,000   Total 272,000  
CASTELNUOVO DE SERBIA, May 12.
Several couriers are arrived here, with the pleasing information that a Turco-Russian and English fleet has landed at Nice.
MAY 12.
On the 12th, a violent cannonade had taken place between the French and Austrians. Yesterday's battle was fought between Valenza Buffagnano, and Alessandria, and was extremely bloody and murderous. The French were forced to yield. The Russians carried Valenza by storm. The remainder of the French army, which is said to consist of only 8000 men, has retreated; all the rest has been killed, wounded, or taken. The Allies have lost a considerable number of men. The battle lasted fourteen hours.
MILAN, May 14.
The following letter of Field Marshal Suwarrows has been published here:
"On the 13th inst. at 5 o'clock in the morning, the French were attacked by the Imperial and Russian army, in their strong position between Turin and Coni. The battle was one of the bloodiest, and lasted till night. It will be one of the most remarkable in history, and terminated at last in our favour. The French have left 8,000 men slain on the field: 6,000 are already in our power. We had 3,000 men killed, and 10,000 wounded. The French have lost all their artillery: 150 pieces of cannon and 200 ammunition wagons are already in our possession; four of the enemy's generals are taken prisoners, among whom is the commander in chief, Moreau. "By this battle the fate of Italy is decided, and the allies are stationed on the Frontiers of France."
MAY 15.
In the battle on the 13th, a great deal of French baggage also fell into the hands of the allies. — Moreau, who was at first reported to have effected his retreat, is said to be wounded. Field Marshal Suwarrows is said to have demanded the deliverance of the Pope, under heavy menaces, of the province of Dauphine.
VERONA, May 15.
The following intelligence has appeared in print at Modena.
"The Regency make it a duty, and feel the greatest joy, in publishing the letter just written by Baron D'Alprez, Colonel, commanding the army of his Imperial and Apostolic Majesty. "To the Regency of the city of Modena. "Gentlemen, "Please to publish immediately, that the English, Russian and Ottoman fleet, have made a descent at Genoa, and seized both that city and its harbour — that the French have evacuated Alexandria and Turin, and that Pachierra has been taken. I am eager to communicate this to you, for the satisfaction of all honest people, who interest themselves in the welfare of humanity. (Signed) BARON D'ASERES."
LINDAU, May 13.
The Austrians have already entered the canton of Uri, by Mount St. Goddard, and united themselves with the inhabitants. The day colonel Williams came hence with his whole division, carrying a number of troops to Bregenz. The corps of Bellegarde, has been beaten by us, French, on their retreat from the Grison territory, to that only two hundred are left standing. MAY 21.
Yesterday morning, at one o'clock, the French left the whole valley of the Rhine, and retreated behind St. Galen. Tomorrow the bridges will be got ready, and the whole corps between Bregenz and Feldkirch will pass the Rhine, in three columns, in order to join Gen. Hotze, who has penetrated far into the district of Toggenburg.
VIENNA, May 22.
The garrison of Mantua is now said to have offered to capitulate, stipulating among other terms permission to march out freely with all their arms, and to take a certain number of covered wagons with them. But Gen. Kray is said to have found many of those conditions inadmissible. This moment intelligence has arrived here of a great battle which Field Marshal Suwarrows has won over general Moreau. This battle has decided the fate of Italy.
BERLIN, May 28.
Intelligence has been received here, that general Macdonald's corps, which intended to effect a junction with the army under general Moreau, has been attacked by the Austro-Russian army near Lucca, and TOTALLY DEFEATED. His Prussian Majesty has made a present to citizen Sieyes, now Director, of his portrait, set in brilliants. Talleyrand Perigord or Perrecot will, it is said, replace Sieyes in the embassy.
LONDON, June 7.
The San Joseph, of 112 guns, the Donnegal (late Hoche) the Impregnable, the St. Jutte, and two other line of battle ships, are fitting for the Mediterranean with all possible despatch.
The most important information yesterday is, that the Archduke has crossed the Rhine, and commenced his operations for the emancipation of Switzerland.
This day Mr. Wickham, under secretary of state, set out from London to proceed with the utmost expedition to his former station in Switzerland, where, by the present very suspicious state of things, it is conceived that his presence, knowledge of the people, and means of influence, may most essentially promote the cause of the Confederacy. This mission is the result of the rapid success of the Austrian arms, as well as of the impression which the tyranny practised by the French in the countries they have over-run, has had on the Swiss. No doubt is entertained but that by the time of Mr. Wickham's arrival on the Rhine, affairs will be in a posture for his resuming his functions, as the avowed minister at Bale.
JUNE 9.
The Hamburg mail of the 3rd arrived in town last night by express, and has brought the important intelligence of the TOTAL DEFEAT of the FRENCH ARMIES in Italy, the junction of the Imperial armies in Switzerland, &c.
After a battle which lasted 14 hours, Moreau, severely wounded, with three of his generals, and 6000 men, have been made prisoners by the Russians, who left 2000 of the enemy dead on the field of battle.
A letter from Milan, of the 15th, states this action to have decided the fate of Italy. The Russians on the 14th took Valenza by assault. Alessandria, as well as Turin is now in our possession; and the Piedmontese peasants have occupied Mount Cenis, and thereby cut off the remnant of Moreau's army from France.
Defeat of Macdonald's Army.
A letter from Berlin, of the 28th ult. states that a messenger had that day arrived from Italy, with advice that the corps of General Macdonald, which had advanced through Tuscany, for the purpose of joining the army of Moreau, had been attacked by the Austro-Russian army, near Lucca, and totally defeated, and their commander made prisoner.
Passage of the Rhine by the Austrians.
On the 22d, the whole of the imperial troops stationed on the Bregenz country crossed the Rhine between Bregenz and Feldkirch, in three columns, and, after some ineffectual opposition from the French, between Wenterthur and Zurich, penetrated into the canton of Uri, where they were joined by some armed peasants — thus forming an uninterrupted communication between the armies of the Archduke and Gen. Suwarrows.
The corps of General Nauendorff crossed the Rhine at five o'clock on the morning of the 22d, and immediately advanced his head-quarters to Singen. The enemy had previously abandoned Constance, and the entire of the southern bank of the Rhine, and retired with precipitation towards Zurich. On the morning of the 23d, the Archduke, with the remainder of his army, was to cross the Rhine at Stein and Schaffhausen, and immediately to pursue the enemy.
The whole of the cantons of Schaffhausen, Appenzell, Uri and Schwitz, are now in possession of the Austrians. The position of Matzen at Zurich is, therefore, not tenable; and his retreat is opposed by the most formidable difficulties. — The next mail, we trust, will bring advice of his having shared the fate of Serrurier and Moreau.
The capture of Genoa by the English, Turks and Russians, has been officially announced by col. Baron D'Alprez, commander of the imperial advanced posts at Reggio, to the regency of Modena. The report of Gen. Angereau being made prisoner with his corps, in endeavouring to succour the place, is not confirmed.
The King of Sweden, in quality of Duke of Pomerania, has by his minister, Baron Bildt, delivered to the Congress of Rastatt, informing the co-partners, that he has joined the coalition against France, and will furnish his contingent of men in natura . He exhorts the members of the empire to follow his example, in rendering every possible succour to the emperor, as the only means of preserving the Germanic constitution. — A great naval armament is preparing at Carlscrona. The garrison of Mantua is stated to have made proposals of capitulation to Gen. Kray, who had refused to accede to some articles respecting covered wagons.
The fortress of Urbano, in the Bolognese, surrendered on the 10th; and on the 12th the Austrians entered Bologna, where they made 1200 prisoners.
Gen. Vukovitch has taken in Piedmont upwards of 250 pieces of cannon.
Molcati, Buonaparte's physician, and one of the Cisalpina directors, has been sent prisoner to Milan.
The Spanish minister to the Cisalpina Republic has been ordered to leave Milan.
Letters from the Hague of the 24th ult. state, that in the course of the present month, half of the new raised national guards, consisting of 25,000 men, would be organized, when the troops of the line would be employed in the French service.
The French have wholly evacuated Rome: in the neighbourhood of which a formidable insurrection had broken out. The treasures plundered from Rome, Naples and Tuscany, by the French, are stated to have fallen into the hands of the Austrians at Parma.
The Landgrave of Hesse is forming a corps of 8000 men on his frontiers.
An article from Bombay, March 21, inserted in the Paris papers, states the probability of an immediate war between the British and Tipoo; who, they say, has 100,000 well disciplined troops, and does not give himself the trouble to conceal his designs. He lately observed, in answer to some new remonstrances made to him by the Company, that he knew what was due to his dignity and army. Every thing announces an immediate rupture. — The Paris papers speak as if the British fleet were going to relieve Buonaparte, and enable him to proceed to India.
JUNE 10.
Our Plymouth letter of yesterday's date, states that the 2nd and 3rd ships of the line failed from Brest; that on the 3rd, two sail of the line lay in the outer road, and that another ship of the same description was tugging out by numerous boats to join them, as was alleged, to proceed to Ireland. — This intelligence was brought to Plymouth by two fishermen, who, as pilots, went on board one of the French frigates, which appeared in Bantry Bay in December, 1796, supposing her to be English, and who having been considered as prisoners of war, were lately exchanged, and brought to England, on Friday last, in a cartel from Morlaix.
Expresses were yesterday sent off from the admiralty to all the principal sea-ports, for what purpose we have not been able accurately to ascertain. Conjecture says, that an embargo is the object, either to prevent the outward bound merchants from falling in with the French squadron, which is stated to have lately sailed from Brest, or to guard against any intelligence respecting the secret expedition about to take place, reaching the enemy's shores.
No advice from the Mediterranean have yet been received by government; the reports of Lord St. Vincent having blocked up the enemy's fleet in Toulon are therefore totally void of official foundation.
A letter from Plymouth, dated the 7th inst. says, "A ship cartel from Morlaix, which left yesterday morning, brings advice that the public mind is in the greatest possible state of agitation; multitudes crying out against the government, and their partisans only able to avert the threatened convulsion by intreaties to wait the operations of the fleet, which

appears the last stroke of the Executive Directory. The recent conscription is most rigorously enforced, and fear-faring men are daily marched, hand-cuffed and thumb-locked, to the ports."
By a private letter from St. Peterburgh, we learn, that the free exportation of corn from Russia is again permitted. Paris journals to the 4th inst. arrived yesterday. A letter from Toulon, inserted in one of these papers, states, that the Spanish fleet, consisting of 18 sail of the line, entered that harbor on the 20th ult. from Cadiz, after having had an engagement with the English fleet, in which the Spaniards claimed the victory. This statement, however, is not only contradicted in some of the other journals, but it is even denied that the Spanish squadron had arrived at Toulon so late as the 27th, the Executive Directory not having received any advice to that effect.
An extraordinary Gazette, containing accounts from the combined armies in Italy and Germany, is expected to be published this morning.
Mr. Bisset and Mr. Slater were under orders on Saturday to leave England for the Continent, with government despatches; but the arrival of the Hamburg mail has caused them to be delayed for a day or two.
The reformation of the House of Orange will be attempted, and no doubt effected, under the British armament equipping for that purpose: Transports for an army of not less than 20,000 men, with the necessary train of artillery, &c. are now preparing with all possible dispatch. The prince Stadtholder will accompany this formidable armament in person.
Reubell, the avowed projector of the rapacious plan for the seizure of Switzerland and Italy, will probably be the first man on whom public vengeance will be wreaked in Paris: Stripped of his dictatorial power, and personally obnoxious to the assembly in which he is now so utterly feared, there is little doubt but this deep stained monster will be the first sacrifice offered up to appease the popular indignation!
The minister of Tuscany, Marquis Manfredi, is disgraced, and must quit Trelli, and all the imperial dominions. The Tuscan minister, Angiolini, is to go to Dresden.
The French princess, previous to her departure from Vienna, left behind presents to the amount of 200,000 florins.
From the London Morning Herald, of June 10. The fate of Italy, it accounts brought by the Hamburg mail of yesterday be correct, may be considered as finally decided; but there are some considerations which induce us to entertain considerable doubts of the intelligence, notwithstanding it assumes an official shape, from Milan, under the date of the 14th of May. A general action is said to have commenced at five o'clock in the morning of the 13th ult. by an attack upon Moreau's position between Turin and Coni, and to have continued with the utmost fury till night, when victory at length declared in favour of the combined arms, the enemy having lost 14,000 men, 8000 of whom were killed on the field of battle, and the remainder (including Moreau, and three other French generals) taken prisoners; 150 pieces of cannon and 200 ammunition wagons are also stated to have fallen into the hands of the allies. Our reasons for suspecting the accuracy of this account are these:—The advices published by government, in the Gazette of Tuesday last, mentioned the head quarters of Suvarrow to be at Tortona on the 13th, the day on which the victory is said to have been achieved; a circumstance which renders the latter statement improbable in one point of view, and impossible in another. In the first place, the reported scene of action is near seventy miles distant from Tortona, where Suvarrow had his head quarters at the precise time the battle is stated to have been fought; and as even his out posts were not so far advanced on that day, it is highly improbable that a force sufficient to dislodge Moreau from his strong position between Coni and Turin, could then have been collected at a distance so considerable from the main body of the Imperialists; and in the next place, it is utterly impossible that Suvarrow could have had his grand army between Coni and Turin on the morning of the 13th, if, as the Gazette states, his head quarters were on that very day at Tortona. But at the same time that these considerations lead us to question the accuracy of the seemingly official account, we have no doubt that a very important victory has been obtained by the Austrian-Russian army in Piedmont, and from which the above exaggerated statement had its origin. The action to which we allude was fought on the 13th (the day already mentioned) between Velenza, Buffagnano and Alessandria: it was extremely bloody, and terminated in the capture of Velenza, (about ten miles from Tortona) which the Russians carried by storm. This battle lasted 14 hours, and the division of the enemy which escaped is mentioned as consisting only of 8000 men—but it is to be observed, that it was not the main body of the French which was here engaged, Moreau being then stationed between Coni and Turin with an army of 17,000 men.—In this manner we think we may venture to account for the magnified statements from Piedmont, which, however, may be considered as a rational anticipation of what has probably by this time taken place. A private letter from Milan states, that Alessandria and Turin are in the possession of the combined force, by means of the latter of which they will be able to flank Moreau on the North side, and ultimately to dislodge him from his present advantageous position.—This will the deliverance of Italy be rendered complete, and the miserable remains of the republican army be forced to fly for refuge within the ancient boundaries of France.—With respect to the forces under the orders of Gen. Macdonald, they are reported to have been totally defeated, and their commander taken prisoner near Lucca, on their way to join the army of Moreau, in Piedmont; but this account, although probable, wants confirmation.—The capture of Genoa, by the combined English, Turks and Russians, has been officially announced by Baron D'Aspre to the Regency of Modena, and every thing continues to wear the most cheering and prosperous aspect in all directions.
The rapid successes of the allied armies in Italy have induced the Archduke Charles to resume operations in Germany. Several divisions of his army have already crossed the Rhine at different places, and his highness was himself to pass that river on the 23d, at Stein and Schaffhausen, for the purpose of pursuing the enemy. The position of Massena at Zurich is supposed not to be tenable, and his retreat is opposed by very formidable difficulties. The most important advices may therefore be daily expected from that quarter.—The Imperial troops have effected a junction on the Lake of Cono, and thus formed an uninterrupted chain of posts from the Mediterranean to the Rhine.
June 9. The committee for the bankers on Wednesday concluded the loan. The heads of the lists consisted of Lord Kinnaird, the mayor, Mr. Grotes, Mr. Dorrion and Mr. Boldero, who stated that their party was the same as last year, consisting of a number of banking houses.—2. Mr. Giles also stated that he had the same colleagues as before, namely, Messrs. Smith, Payne and Smiths, and Messrs. Newnham, Everitt and Co.—3. Mr. Alderman Curtis had also the same party, viz. Messrs. Roberts, Curtis and Co. Messrs. Thellusson, Goldsmiths, Salomons, Rofs and Ailshaby, and George Waude and Co.—4. The stock exchange list was likewise the same, viz. Messrs. Battie and Wrenshall, Ayton and Dawes, Wood and Thomas, Thomas Smith, Edward Shevill, Barwis and Ellis.—5. Sir Francis Baring gave in a new list, the heads of which were, Sir Francis Baring and Co. Messrs. Levey, Davis and Co. Mr. Angelstein, and Mr. Godschall Johnstone.—6. The Bath list was also new; and the nomination attending for the parties gave in the names of Messrs. Marshall, Beilby and Co. Wolvins, Strungs and Co. Andersons and Co. and Boyd and Co. The chancellor of the exchequer, in reply, stated that he did not mean to fund any part of the exchequer bills intended to be issued. The sum to be borrowed for England was 12 millions and an half; for the annuity on which, taxes would be proposed; and three millions for Ireland; the annuity for which that kingdom would provide. On opening the proposals, those from Mr. Giles, Sir F. Baring, and Curtis, being alike, Mr. Pitt recommended, and the gentlemen agreed to take between them the loan; the terms of which are, without requiring any long annuities, 12½. three per cent. consols, and 50l. three per cent. reduced, being half per cent. less than the price of the market, and esteemed the best bargain ever made for the public. The 150l. three per cent. ex. div. 55 3-8 is calculated at 64½. 48. 41-2, and the 50l. reduced 60-4, at 48½. 25. 6d. discount at 6s. 6d. making 99l. 13s. 4d. 1-2 for which the bidders pay 100l. The following instalments: June 11th, 10l. 19th June, 20th August, 20th September, 22d November, and 20th December, 15l. each. The equality of the proposals, and estimated judgment of the bidders, occasioned the funds immediately to rise; and the scrip at the same time bore a premium of 1 1-2 per cent. The king, during the review of the 18 dragon guards on Wednesday, spoke to the Prince of Orange respecting the review of the volunteers on the preceding day, in terms of the warmest admiration: he declared it to have been the most
gratifying and proud period of his life, adding, that he trusted in three months the stadtholder would have the pleasure of witnessing in his own country a similar spectacle.
If we combine this expression of his majesty with the preparations announced for a foreign military expedition, we may naturally conclude Holland to be its place of destination. Exclusive, however, of this, which might have proceeded only from sympathy, and that benevolence which ever seeks to lighten the hearts of others, many circumstances have occurred to impress us with an opinion that Flanders was the intended theatre of action. Be it where it may, fortified by loyalty and the justice of their cause, and advantaged by the general sentiment of all civilized society, our soldiers, we doubt not, will rival our tars in fortune, as they have ever done in valour.
Intelligence from Constantinople, April 26, relates, that recent circumstances impressed more than a belief that French gold had occasioned the late dreadful conflagration. The British minister plenipotentiary, Mr. J. Spencer Smith, had but time to escape with his lady, both of whom were left without a change of clothes.
The amount of the subscription at Lloyd's, for the relief of the widows and orphans of the gallant fellows who fell in the action of the Nile, on Saturday evening amounted to 34,702l.
LINDAU, May 21. Head-Quarters at Singen, May 21, 7 o'clock, P. M. Two hours ago we entered this place, and the army has encamped before it. Field Marshal Lieutenant Nauendorff has passed the Rhine, the whole southern bank of which has now been evacuated by the enemy in this quarter. The French have left Constance, and are also retreating from their position near St. Gallen towards Zurich. To cover their retreat, they attacked Col. Gavalini, who occupies the post of Werdemberg, in the Grison country, with the greatest fury; but they were repulsed with considerable loss. The regiment of Kerpen infantry had five officers killed and wounded. Tomorrow the army will remain in its present position. The day after to-morrow the Rhine will be crossed near Stein and Schaffhausen. Col. Frenet has cut off a detachment of sixty French troopers with their horses. An equal number of republicans have been taken close to Baste.
FRANKFORT, May 25. It is said that another power will shortly make the same declaration at Ratisbon as has been delivered by Sweden. At Mentz several battalions are arrived from Belgium. Near Worms a French camp is pitched. According to some, the French General Bernadotte will again be put in commission.
NEW-YORK, August 7. Capt. Munckham, 19 days from Antigua, informs, that just before he sailed an English frigate came in there from a cruise, who spoke a vessel direct from England, the Captain of which informed the Captain of the frigate, that there had been an engagement between Lord St. Vincent and the Spanish fleet, and that the English took and destroyed TWENTY-TWO SAIL OF THE LINE; and further, that the Brest fleet was blockaded in Toulon by Admiral Nelson. The above intelligence was published in the Antigua papers. We can give it for nothing more than a report, and leave our readers to appreciate its value.
Through the same channel, they received the news of the victory gained by the Austrian-Russian army over General Moreau.
An article from Milan of May 9, says:— "Many thousands of muskets, and also ammunition, are sent from hence to Switzerland, where the mountaineers are firmly resolved to defend themselves against the French; and to drive them beyond their frontiers. In the Piedmontese there is a general insurrection among the peasants, which renders the retreat of the French to their own frontiers very difficult."
Lord Grenville, in the House of Lords, June 6, proposed a variety of amendments, the principal of which was, that the societies known under the denominations of United Englishmen, United Britons, United Irishmen, United Scotchmen, the London Corresponding Society, and all other Corresponding Societies in the kingdom, be expressly and by name suppressed as enemies to his majesty's government, and that any person corresponding with them should also be deemed guilty of unlawful confederacy. He called the attention of their Lordships particularly to the clause for exempting Free Masons Lodges from the operation of this bill. It was ascertained that in other countries, these meetings were made subservient to the designs for the subversion of existing governments. In England he did not believe that Free Masonry was so employed, but it was necessary for them to take care, that societies which had mischievous objects, should not be tolerated under that name.
Mr. Pitt, in the House of Commons, June 8, moved, that the house do resolve itself into a committee on Tuesday next, to take into consideration the report of the committee of finance, as far as it related to the Courts of Justice. The motion being agreed to, he then announced his object therein, which was, to consider the income and expenditure of the Judges of England, and to render the former, upon a scale adequate to increasing emergencies, tantamount to the latter: in other words, to level their salaries with the current value of money.
His excellency Robert Prescott, governor general of the Canadas, being about to return to England, for a short time, the citizens of Quebec have presented him an address on the occasion—full of loyalty to their king, and affection and esteem for their Governor—whom they ardently wish with a safe arrival in England, and a speedy return to resume the reigns of government.
For Sale, THE healthy and pleasantly situated SEAT, formerly owned by the Rev. EPHRAIM HIDE, deceased, lying in Rehoboth, about three miles and an half from Providence. There are a Two Story HOUSE, 38 by 30 feet, in good repair; a convenient Barn and other out-buildings on the premises, thirty acres of good land, with a variety of Fruit Trees. Whoever is inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to JAMES ELLIS, On the Premises. Rehoboth, August 12.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, August 14.
It is with great pleasure we hear, that true representations of the exact situation of the national ship of war General Greene and her people, at the time she parted from the fleet of merchantmen conveyed from the Havana, having been forwarded to the office of the Secretary of the Navy immediately on her arrival at Newport, government has in the most ample manner approved the conduct of the commander in returning into port, and has given orders that the ship be cleared of her ballast, which was supposed to have originated the sickness that prevailed on board, and for her being thoroughly purified and cleaned, and re-ballasted with iron, which has arrived at Newport for that purpose. It was unfortunate that the expedition with which the ship was got away (that she might be in season at the Havana to take her convoy) necessarily occasioned her departure without being so thoroughly fitted as was intended; and greatly to be regretted that so distressing a malady should have prevailed in so excellent a ship in her first cruise. But as the most prompt measures are taking for her complete equipment, and for the health and comfort of her crew, it is expected she will soon again be ready for sea, and that the conduct of her worthy commander, Capt. Perry, who in the last cruise has given unequivocal proofs of his judgment as well as of his attachment to the public interest, and the individual safety and happiness of his crew, while in the most imminent danger from sickness, will continue to merit the confidence of his country, and to preserve to himself the esteem and good wishes of all who have the pleasure of knowing personally the benevolence of his heart, and his undaunted intrepidity in the hour of, and at the post of danger.
The anniversary commencement of Columbia College, New-York, was held on the 7th inst. when the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on 18 young gentlemen, and the degree of Master of Arts on the candidates for that honour. The Valedictory Oration was delivered by James Lynch, of New-York, "On the Progress of Science." After which the business of the day was concluded with prayers, by the President.
On the 2d inst. William Duane, Editor of the Philadelphia Aurora, was bound, before Judge Peters, himself in 2000 dollars, and two sureties in 1000 dollars each, to appear before the next District Court of the United States, to answer for a libel against the administration.
A letter received by the Schooner Lisbon, arrived at Philadelphia, in 36 days from Lisbon, mentions that 3 Spanish 74's have been taken by the British and carried into Gibraltar.
The United States frigate, Commore Barry, has sprung her bowsprit, and put into Norfolk to refit. She is said to have the small-pox on board.
A London Paper of June 10, says:—"Our last letters from the Hague state, that there are not at this time 2000 French troops throughout the whole United Provinces."
Gen. Macdonald having promised a reward of 4000 ducats at Naples for the head of Cardinal Ruffo, the latter has offered a reward of 16,000 ducats for Macdonald's head.
LETTER EXTRAORDINARY. To the FRENCH DIRECTORY, on their last Overthrow in Italy. 13th Prairial.
"CITIZEN DIRECTORS! "I write from the field of slaughter! The destinies have dealt some stubborn blows on all around! If the enemy have not been made to bite the dust, the fault is none of mine!—We have had more than common powers to contend with!—The treachery of Britain has found means to combine some of our own ELEMENTS against us!—The snow at the foot of the Alps, though frozen fifteen feet in solidity at my command, basely yielded to the pick-axes of the Russian Pioneers; and the Thur and the Po halted in their course, to give the enemy safe passage!—I denounce these wayward elements, as no longer obedient to the will of the Great Nation! Health, and fraternity! (Signed) "MOREAU."
From NEW-YORK, August 7. COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT. A gentleman who came passenger in the Boyne, from London, has favoured us with the following:
"ALL vessels leaving any port in Holland, as well as those bound there, are taken and carried into England; among those captured, is the ship Ocean, Capt. Parker, from Rotterdam, belonging to Messrs. Higgins and Parsons, of Boston; also, a brig of 16 guns, from the same port, which had been taken by a French privateer, and afterwards released. These vessels were claimed by the American Minister as not being involved in the consequences of a blockade, having been in Rotterdam before it took place; but this application was not likely to prove successful.
"Capt. Barret, in a ship belonging to Boston, and many others from different ports in the United States, taken for violating the blockade of the Texel, were also carried into England, and upon some principles lately established, it is supposed will be condemned."
By the same gentleman we are informed, that a secret expedition was planning in England, in which 20,000 men were to be employed.
The Boyne, on her passage here, 10 days ago, fell in with and brought to a Schooner bound to Cape Francois, the Capt. of which informed that he had dispatches from the President of the United States, relative to the affairs of St. Domingo.
Married, On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Gano, Mr. Ebenezer Jencks, merchant, of Georgia, to Miss Sally Sheldon, daughter of Capt. James Sheldon, of Cranston.
At Charleston (S. C.) Capt. Samuel Thomas, of this town, to Miss Mary Metcalf, of Charleston.
Died, At Newbern (N. C.) Mr. William Rhodes, jun. merchant, late of this town. In New-Jersey (by an accidental discharge of his fowling-piece) General Elisha Lawrence, in the 53d year of his age. In this town, on Friday last, Mr. Benjamin Aplin.
Port of Providence:
ENTERED. Sloop Juno, Trowbridge, New-York; sloop George, Smith Alexandria; sloop Friendship, Godfrey, New-York; Schooner Rebecca, Brown, Grand Cayman; ship Enterprize, Ap- lin, New-York; Schooner Cayman, Winman, Grand Cayman.
CLEARED. Sloop Venus, Ormsbee, Warren; Schooner Commerce, Jacobs, Kennebec; Schooner Savannah, Sterney, New-York; sloop Sally, Crapon, New-York; brig Nancy, Cook, Cape-Francois; sloop Hancock, Crapon, New-York; Sloop Lark, Barton, Kennebec.
Look well to the RIGHT!
THE United States of America having assumed an attitude for repelling hostility and aggression, in all their forms, have been pleased to ordain the following terms and conditions, which are now offered to all healthy, robust and able-bodied Recruits, whose patriotism may incline them to engage in the Land Service, "for and during the existing differences between the United States and the French Republic," to wit: As a pecuniary consideration, the Sum of Twelve Dollars Bounty, and to each Sergeant Eight Dollars, Corporal Seven, Musician Six, and Private Five Dollars, as monthly pay; one complete suit of uniform clothing annually, to consist of one Hat, one Coat, one Vest, two pair of woolen and two pair of linen Overalls, four pair of Shoes, four Shirts, four pair of Socks, one Blanket, one Stock and Clasp, and one pair of Buckles, and ample rations for daily subsistence.
It is also enacted and declared, under the authority of the United States, that all non-commissioned Officers, Musicians and Privates, shall be exempted during their term of service from all personal arrests for any debt or contract.
All persons of the foregoing description, who are desirous to avail themselves of the encouragement hereby offered, are invited to repair to the rendezvous opened for the 16th regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel GRAVES, at the sign of Gen. Montgomery, upon Constitution-Hill, Providence.
Any person desirous of more particular information, may promptly obtain it by applying to Lieutenants OVERING or DANFORTH, at said rendezvous, or to the subscriber.
GEORGE TILLINGHAST, Capt. 16th U. S. Regiment. Providence, Aug. 14, 1799.
WANTED,
For the United States Frigate General Greene, A Sailing-Master's Mate, A Chief Carpenter, A Ship's Steward, and A Master at Arms.
None need apply but such as can procure good recommendations.—Apply to Captain C. R. Perry, on board. Newport Harbour, Aug. 12, 1799.
A Fair Chance.
WHEREAS a number of persons have had it in contemplation to fit and equip a suitable ship for the China trade in shares, the subscribers give this public notice, that a subscription will be opened at the Court-House in Providence, on Thursday the 22d day of August inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. for the purpose aforesaid, to raise the sum of 150,000 dollars, in shares of 1000 dollars each, agreeably to a plan which will be then proposed.
All who have an intention of being concerned, are requested to attend punctually at the time and place.
Samuel Allen Charles Sheldon Joseph Tillinghast Richard Tillinghast, jun. Philip Martin Benjamin Hopkin Jabez Bullock Ebenezer Macomber Thomas Jackson Abner Daggett John F. Greene Jacob Whitman, jun. Henry Smith John Dorrance John Smith Wheeler Martin. August 14.
John R. Smith
INFORMS the inhabitants of Providence, that he has undertaken to ride POST between Providence and Pomfret. He will arrive in Providence on Tuesday evenings, and leave it on Wednesday mornings at 7 o'clock. Any business that may be entrusted to him, shall be executed with punctuality. For further particulars, enquire at the Post-Office.
August 7.
Rhode-Island District.
BY virtue of a Warrant from the Hon. BENJAMIN BOURN, Esq; Judge of the district Court for Rhode-Island District; there will be exposed for Sale at PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Coffee-House in Providence, on Thursday the 5th day of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Three Bags of COFFEE, adjudged forfeit by said Court, for having been landed from the Brigantine Sally, Charles Spooner master, without a permit therefor, and contrary to law. WILLIAM PECK, Marshal. Providence, Aug. 12, 1799.
THE town, at the June meeting, having empowered a committee to treat with the Proprietors of the Brick School-House, for the relinquishment, to the town, of their shares in the house, the proprietors are requested to meet at the School-House, next Saturday, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon; that the Committee may report the result to the town, at the meeting to be held on the last Tuesday in this month. Aug. 14.