Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1805-10-05 00:00:00

Gerald of the United States.
WARREN:—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 1, of Vol. XIV.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1805.
[Whole No. 677.]
FROM THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
WAR WITH TRIPOLI.
THE sovereignty of Tripoli is an hereditary monarchy. But like all other unsettled governments, the crown is not always certain to remain on the head of the eldest son. The present Bashaw furnishes us with an opposite illustration. His father, fatigued with the cares of sovereignty, or anxious to establish his favourite son upon the throne, determined like Charles V. to abdicate his powers and resign them to his eldest son, the exiled bashaw.—But the dignity of the sovereignty was insufficient to prevent the dissensions of the royal family. The younger brother, the present bashaw, inflamed with the love of power or the desire of revenge, determined to supplant him.—He covered his design under the most specious pretences: representing his elder brother as the most inveterate enemy, and as incapable of reigning over the inhabitants of Tripoli. His ambitious views were crowned with success. He drove Sid Hamet from his throne and from Tripoli; retaining his wife and children as hostages for his good behaviour. But he did not himself accept of the crown before he had offered to replace it on the head of his father.
Since that period, the family of the exiled bashaw has remained within the walls of Tripoli. It consists of his wife and three children. His eldest daughter was married last winter to the eldest son of the reigning bashaw.—Hence when the terms of the treaty had been complied with, he will only recover his wife and two of his children.
The ex-bashaw himself has hitherto resided in Egypt. Whatever magnificent promises he may have made to General Eaton or the American government, the scanty preparations which he formed are sufficient to prove that he was not possessed of very extensive resources. The combined army with which he and Gen. Eaton set out of their career of conquest, did not exceed 300 men. Eaton's little band consisted of about 10 Americans, and about 40 Greeks, who had been ship-wrecked on the coast of Alexandria; the ex-bashaw's army was composed of not more than 250 soldiers. The two Generals though they acted in concert, had the exclusive command of their own army. They left Egypt about the early part of April; crossed the desert of Barca, in the midst of astonishing difficulties, and arrived in the latter end of April before Derne, on the frontiers of Tripoli; and on the sea coast, in long. 22, 45, E. lat. 32, 55, N. It was defended by an army of 5 to 600 Arabs. Not deterred however, by the difficulties of the undertaking the ex-bashaw and Eaton on the 27th of April attacked the town in different quarters at the same time, whilst Capt. Hull in the Argus, Capt. Dent in the Nautilus, and Lieut. Evans of the bomb-ketch, played off on the sea side against the only fort, which defended the town.—Derne was captured.
This victory was, however, succeeded by a second action. The bashaw of Tripoli having had intelligence of the enemy, had despatched about 2,000 Arabs to the defence of Derne, under an expectation that they would arrive there before the enemy. They did not however, arrive until two days after Derne was taken.
On the 15th of May, a battle was fought between the forces of Sadi Hamet and those of the reigning bashaw. For a long time, the victory was
doubtful, but at length Hamet's troops were forced to give way. The enemy pursued them into the town, until Gen. Eaton, very judiciously turned the guns of the fort where he was stationed upon the bashaw's troops, and compelled them to retreat in a most disorderly manner, and under the destructive fire of the American vessels in the harbour. It was expected by Gen. Eaton, when he reached Derne, that he should receive a large reinforcement of men and money from the navy of the United States; with these he intended to march to Braganza, another Tripolitan town on the sea coast, after which he expected that his army would be conveyed in the American vessels across the Gulph of Sydra; the much celebrated Syrtis of antiquity. But these reinforcements were not wanted on account of the events, which afterwards occurred. That we may lay open the secret spring of these events, let us once more return to the Divan of Tripoli.
It was one of the customs of the bashaw, to have the most important parts of the American newspapers, which were sent over to the captives, regularly translated for his own inspection. Among other articles of considerable importance, he was particularly struck with that part of the report of the secretary of the treasury, which mentions the duration and probable amount of the Mediterranean fund. A tax which was estimated to produce not less than 550,000 dollars and was intended to continue until the expiration of the war with Tripoli, affected him with surprise and apprehension. He saw that the spirit of the American nation was yet unbroken. He saw that they were determined to carry on the war until they could bring it to an honourable accommodation. What efforts could he expect to make in opposition to a nation, which would thus contribute "millions for defence but not a cent for tribute?" such were the reflections that passed through the Bashaw's mind, and such according to the opinion of our captive countrymen, were the first inducements that prompted him to make propositions for peace. The reader will remark that these propositions were made before Gen. Eaton commenced his daring enterprize, and before Derne was taken. They were made by the bashaw as early as the month of February. But Mr. Lear who it may be supposed was commissioned with full power to negotiate, did not conceive that the proper moment of negotiation had arrived. He consequently refused to listen to the propositions of the Bashaw; nor did he deviate from this resolution until the capture of Derne struck an awful alarm into the heart of the Bashaw, induced him to repeat his propositions for a peace. This was the critical moment for acceding to his terms. The Bashaw of Tripoli had been alarmed for the prosperity of his dominions, his cruisers were blocked up in his harbours by the American squadron; his treasury had been drained of no less than 4 or 500,000 dollars for carrying on a war; but now a more serious cause of alarm had seized upon him. He trembled for the very safety of his dominions.—Derne had been captured; an army of 2000 men had been defeated by an invading enemy. Had he been able to ascertain the precise number of that army, he might perhaps have learned to despise their power. But it was the interest of the Bey of Derne to justify his own cowardice by exaggerating the force of his opponents. He had multiplied the amount and magnified the valour of the American forces, and to the apprehensive imagination of the
Bashaw, there seemed to be an army hovering over the very capital of his dominions. Our informants are not certain whether he had gone so far as to adopt any ultimate precautions for his safety. They did not recollect to have heard that any menaces had been thrown out that the moment of General Eaton's approach should become the signal of death, not only to the American, but all the christian captives. But they recollect to have received some information from Mr. Cowdry that the Bashaw had collected together his jewels and his women, and that he intended in case of the most urgent danger to retire with the American captives into the deserts of Barca. By no series of events therefore that were likely to happen, would so awful an alarm have been struck into the heart of the Bashaw, and at no other period would he be so much disposed to enter into a fair and favourable treaty. Col. Lear accordingly seized upon this fortunate and unexpected moment, he had heard too that the emperor of Morocco was preparing to violate his faith and co-operate with the Tripolitans: he also knew that he had several points of difference to adjust with the Bey of Tunis.
Animated by these and many other considerations, Col. Lear listened to the renewed propositions of the Bashaw, and agreed to the preliminary articles of peace which are substantially as follows.
The 1st article declares that there shall be from the conclusion of the treaty of peace to be entered into between the president of the U. States, and the bashaw of Tripoli and the citizens and subjects of their respective countries, a firm, everlasting peace, founded upon principles of reciprocal advantage.
The 2d article provides, that upon the conclusion of the peace, the bashaw of Tripoli shall deliver up to the American squadron now off Tripoli, all the Americans now in his possession, and on condition thereof, all the subjects of the bashaw of Tripoli now in the power of the United States, shall be delivered up to him, and as the number of Americans in the possession of the bashaw of Tripoli, amounts to 200 men more or less, and the number of Tripolitan subjects in the power of the Americans to about 100, the bashaw of Tripoli shall receive from the United States the sum of sixty thousand dollars, as a payment for the difference between the respective prisoners.
The 3d article declares, that upon the conclusion of the peace aforesaid, between the United States and the regency of Tripoli, all the forces of the United States which have been in hostilities against the regency of Tripoli in the province of Derne, or elsewhere within the dominions of the said bashaw, shall be withdrawn therefrom and no supplies shall be given by or in behalf of the U. States, during the continuation of peace, to any of the subjects of the said bashaw, who may be in hostilities against him or any part of his dominions; and the Americans shall use all the means in their power to persuade the brother of the said bashaw, who has co-operated with them at Derne, &c. to withdraw from the territories of the bashaw of Tripoli, but they will not use any force or improper means to effect that object, and in case he shall withdraw himself as aforesaid, the bashaw engages to deliver up to him, his wife and his children now in his power.
Signed, June 3d.
These preliminary articles were of course entered into before the gen-
eral treaty, of which they form the basis, was concluded. The articles of the general treaty consist of such only as have been made with the most favourable and powerful nations, with one exception as honourable to us as it is unprecedented in the history of Tripolitan treaties: that in case of a future war, the prisoners shall not be considered or treated as slaves, but be exchanged man for man according to rank, or redeemed at a very low stipulated rate.
By this treaty we have not violated our compact with the exiled bashaw, or even disappointed any expectation which he could reasonably have formed. The United States had always held out to him the idea, that we should have complete liberty to make a peace, whenever our own interests should demand it. Our connection with him was always considered as a matter of co-operation, not as a compact of alliance. We have already alleviated the ex-bashaw's misfortunes, by obtaining the restoration of his wife and family, which is represented to have been the most formidable obstacle in the way of negotiation. And perhaps it may be incumbent upon the honour or humanity in the U. States to make some provision for his subsistence and accommodation.
The character of the two brothers is represented by our countrymen in very different colours. The deposed bashaw, endowed with little capacity, and addicted to sordid propensities: the ruling monarch possessed of a strong understanding, capable of perceiving and estimating merit whenever it is to be found, of elevated sentiments, and of aspiring ambition. His prime minister is a Russian, not remarkable for the vigour of his talents. His minister of foreign affairs, a Tripoline by birth, with endowments which would adorn any of the cabinets of Europe, is a man upon whom devolves the great burden of the government.
We have formed the most erroneous ideas of the treatment which our countrymen received in Tripoli.—There was a marked and honourable distinction between them and the other christian captives. The common seamen were not compelled to work upon the fortifications longer than 4 o'clock every day; after which hour, they were permitted to seek their own amusement, or labour for their own emolument. The officers were confined, but not chained, and they had every accommodation with which their own purses could supply them. From the consuls of most of the European states they obtained all those polite attentions which are so grateful at all times, and more especially in a season of adversity.—The cook of the Danish consul was their purveyor in the market.
His Tripolitan majesty seems indeed to have conceived the most exalted opinion of American bravery, resources, and honour; and in every instance conducted himself towards them with the most distinguished politeness. When Col. Lear landed at Tripoli, he was saluted with 9 guns instead of 7, which had hitherto been the usual tribute of respect. When our countrymen left this city forever, he gave them an adieu full of politeness and sensibility.
A few more desultory facts will close this hasty sketch. Scarce had the treaty of peace been concluded when some of the corsairs of Tripoli, once more resumed their usual occupation, repeated their incursions upon Sicily and Naples, and carried off whole families into captivity.
It has even been said that it was for fear of encountering this danger

which induced the king of Naples to refuse us the loan of his gun-boats during the present campaign.
The principal part of our squadron is now on a visit to the Regency of Tunis, with which we have some points of difference to adjust. It will probably take the tour of the Barbary States. Should they not receive any orders to leave the Mediterranean, they will winter at Syracuse. May they soon be safely moored within our own harbours!
Foreign Intelligence.
FRANCE.
PARIS, AUG. 3.
THE Emperor left this city yesterday morning, at 3, to proceed to the coast, to review the army there. His Majesty will not be absent more than 12 or 15 days.
AUG. 4.
A note has been published, which is attributed to the Russian Minister, M. Novosiltzoff. We can hardly persuade ourselves that it is his. Whether it is or not, we are authorized to declare, that its assertions are totally false; and that the passports given to Mr. Novosiltzoff, have been given him without any previous explanation whatsoever, without any knowledge of the object of his mission, and under no conditions or restrictions. The note, if it is not a forgery, is another error of the Court of St. Petersburg occasioned by British Influence.
SPAIN.
VIGO, JULY 29.
On the morning of the 23d inst. in a thick fog, in the latitude of, and about 40 leagues west, of Cape Ortegal, the Vanguard of the combined French and Spanish fleets coming from Martinique, fell in with an English squadron, consisting of 13 two deck, and a three-deck ships of the line—a battle immediately ensued in the fog, in great confusion, 9 French ships being too leeward were unable to join in the action, which lasted, with great obstinacy on both sides, for six hours—they say that one of the English three deckers was completely wrecked, and all the rest very much damaged.
On the afternoon of the 27th the said combined squadron entered this river, consisting of 19 ships of the line, 4 frigates, and 2 brigs of war, bringing also with them a Spanish Galleon loaded with plate, from Lima, which had been taken by the English.
Two ships of observation or for reconnoitering, were left off this port, which are not come in: there are two Spanish ships missing, which separated in the action, one disabled and the other much damaged—from the thick fog it is not known what course they took, or whether or not they afterwards fell into the hands of the English. This combined squadron is composed of excellent ships, particularly the French, are well manned, &c. six of them, however, are very much damaged. It is supposed there are about 300 men wounded (which are to be disembarked to-morrow and sent to the hospital) and from 40 to 50 killed. The squadron has on board 12,000 troops, is commanded by the Spanish Admiral Gravina, seconded by Vice-Admiral Villeneuve.
Yesterday, an Express was dispatched to Ferrol, and it is presumed that within three or four days this squadron will be joined by another now in that port, consisting of 17 sail of the line, and that they will then put to sea together, taking with them the Sabena frigate, which was in this port—we are ignorant where they are going to strike a blow—the Ferrol Squadron has 13,000 troops on board. It is much feared that Nelson will reach this before the Ferrol Squadron.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, AUG. 11.
INVASION.
The rumours of Invasion, which the activity on the enemy's coast has revived, and to which the vigilant precaution of our Government has afforded considerable warrant, have become so confident and so general as to outweigh the many objections with which the probability of the enterprise being attempted is encountered. We think no proud of the gallantry and loyalty of our Countrymen, to suppose aggravated stories of danger necessary to rouse them to that energy which their safety requires. We see with exultation, that they assumed the most imposing attitude of defiance, and that they are every where prepared to overwhelm the invaders with defeat and infamy.—Is it possible, however, that Bonaparte can think so meanly of the menaces of Russia or the armaments of Austria, as to send 200,000 men from thence at such a period? Or does he calculate on so cheap a victory here, as to derive from it means to support his continental wars? He certainly can find nothing in the history of the two countries to justify such hopes. His object may extend no farther at present than to alarm this country, to suspend its expeditions, or to call its population from the labours of the harvest; or perhaps he looks to another in France the disgrace of the failure of his West-India expedition, in the bustle and expectation of another enterprise. Let his intentions, however, be what they may, the glory and the safety of the Empire demand our patient, prompt, and ready co-operation in those arrangements which the Government has adopted for our defence.
With respect to the opinion of professional men, Lord Keith considers the probability of
an immediate attempt to invade us, so great, he has sent away his family from the coast.
All the French Officers on leave of absence have been ordered to join their regiments on the coast.
The late communications from Russia were such as to leave no doubt with our Government of the early and efficient co-operation of Russia in the war. Immediately after the recall of M. Novosiltzoff, and the departure of Prince Dolgorouky for Vienna, another Special Messenger, General Tollstoy, was dispatched to the Austrian Court, to regulate with H. Imperial Majesty the march of a Russian Army through his hereditary dominions.
The preparations for War in Russia are of the most active and decided character. Immense numbers of horses have been purchased for the transport of Artillery and baggage; the Magazines on the German and Polish Frontiers are filling with Stores; the Troops in camp, and most of those in garrison, have received instructions to hold themselves in readiness to march.
The attack on Gibraltar by 200 bomb and gun vessels, the latter fitted with furnaces for throwing red-hot shot, is according to the Spanish accounts, to be attempted in the course of the present month. An assault on the land side by 20,000 Spaniards, and 10,000 French, at the same time, is also mentioned.
Accounts from all parts of the country concur in stating the approaching harvest to be of uncommon promise. In some places they have began cutting the oats, and the rye is almost every where ready for the sickle.
AUG. 12.
Yesterday afternoon a numerous division of the enemy's flotilla was descried from Dover heights, steering along shore from Calais for Boulogne.
AUG. 14.
The state of preparations upon the enemy's coast, and the post five orders issued to the Regular Army, and Volunteers, combined with the opinion of professional men, all tend to impress the idea that the danger of invasion is greater than at any former period. The orders given to the Volunteers are prompt and decisive.
The Naïade frigate fell in with the Rochefort squadron, on the 7th inst. about 23 leagues off Ushant, and exchanged a few shot with one of its frigates; but by skilful manoeuvres escaped. The Naïade afterwards joined the squadron of Lord Cornwallis.
The following alarming circumstance took place on board his Majesty's ship Leopard, at Dungeness, on Monday last: One of the carpenter's crew went down into the pump-well to sound, while the ship was pumping out, who was perceived by two others to have been longer down than necessary, and the light extinguished, one of them followed to find the cause, who also did not return; upon which the other attempted, but fortunately, finding himself suffocating, and the light he had with him put out by the confined air, returned with the greatest difficulty, almost senseless, and gave the alarm to Mr. Abraham Preston, the purser, and Mr. Dutton, the former of whom, with a commendable spirit, and determination to save his fellow-creatures, descended (while the alarm to the whole ship was given by the latter) and succeeded in raising the head of the first apparently lifeless sufferer, from under the water, and placing it on the keel, when he himself swooned away in the act: a man who followed him with a light, fell down from the ladder like a stone on the top of the others.—The alarm was now general, and every one anxious to give his assistance to the relief of his shipmates. Three more entered the well one after the other, but did not return. It was now perceived to be foul air collected, and the best means thought to get the sufferers up, was to tie a rope round one, to descend with another rope, and to hoist them up. The first who went down felt himself so well that he unlassed himself, and tied it upon another, who was hoisted up; but when the rope was put down again, he was found gone with the others. All the scuttles had been opened, and wind-falls by this time had been hoisted, when two more men descended, and succeeded in getting every one on deck. Of Mr. Preston and the two first, there appeared but little hopes of recovery; but every one is now restored to his duty in good health and spirits.
Domestic Occurrences.
MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY.
NATCHEZ, AUG. 16.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchitoches, to the editors, dated June 4.
ON the 11th ult. his illustrious highness the Bishop of Monterey arrived at this place; he travelled in a coach drawn by six mules, and
had the top of a chariot suspended upon poles like a litter, and carried by two mules along, in which he occasionally rode; he had an escort of 60 cavalry, a party of pioneers that went before, and was followed by a large number of persons, mostly inhabitants of Nagadoches and St. Antonio. He had 60 mules particularly allotted for his carriages, which were changed frequently, and nearly as many packed with his baggage; he travelled eighteen or twenty leagues a day; he wore the mitre and purple robe, appears about 45, is rather short and fat, of easy manners, facetious and agreeable in conversation, speaks nothing but Spanish and Latin, but reads French, and he surprised us all by the liberality of his sentiments or expressions.—He is an european, was late confessor to the king and queen of Spain, and is said to be a near relation of the prince of peace; he has been about 5 years in America, has jurisdiction over five provinces, with an income of fifty thousand dollars a year. He staid with us four days; we paid him all the attention our situation would admit; he appeared pleased; returned every civility politely, and left his benediction with us. There has been a variety of conjectures relative to the objects of his visit to this place; some have supposed it more of a political than an ecclesiastical nature, and it was generally thought he would make as good a general as a bishop; he carried with him a Theodolite for taking the latitude of places and mathematical instruments, as well as the instruments of his order; he was requested to take the latitude of Natchitoches, which he said he would do with pleasure, but he had lost some screws out of the instrument that rendered it useless; he said he found Nagadoches in lat. 41 deg. 15 min. or thereabouts, which is somewhat south of this place."
PENNSYLVANIA.
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 27.
Letters received at the office of the Philadelphia Register.
PORTO, JULY 30.
By a person just arrived from Vienna, who left it yesterday morning we hear, an express had just arrived from the Governor of Valencia, stating, that the communication between Tay and Valencia is suspended; no Portuguese is suffered to pass into Spain, or Spaniards into Portugal, and such Portuguese as were at Toy are detained.
War with Portugal is publicly talked of in Galicia, and French troops are said to be marching into Spain by Estremadura: we have not heard of any to the northward, excepting 5 or 6000 men that have arrived at Ferrol. This is disagreeable and unexpected, but we know no more for the present."
COPY.
CADIZ, JULY 19.
SIR.
We, the undersigned Consuls and Agents of the different nations we represent, in this place, take the liberty of addressing you, in consequence of a Portuguese Schooner having been sent back to this port, having been threatened by the commander of the English brig of war Dexterous, to be sunk or burnt, in case of sailing again from this port with a cargo on board. We are persuaded, that this proceeding against a vessel of a friendly and neutral nation, cannot either have been approved of or known to you, being a proceeding as yet unknown among civilized nations, and against all the laws, rights and existing treaties, between nations. We cannot but submit the same to you, requesting you will be so good as to favour us with an explanation on the matter assumed for the safety of the vessels of the nations we have the honour to represent here. We herewith annex a copy of an official letter, received on the subject, from admiral Sir John Orde, late commander in chief of the British fleet stationed off this port, directed to H. B. marquis de la Solano, governor of this city, by which you will observe, that full liberty was given to neutral vessels to sail to and from this port with innocent cargoes—this order never having been changed since, the neutral navigators, in faith of that permission granted, continued their expeditions. We are, thereby, quite at a loss how to act in the present case, several ships being ready for sea, with cargoes on board, that came under the above description. We most request therefore, a satisfactory explanation, and praying that they may meet no molestation or hindrance on their voyage, to be different ports they are bound to, from the squadron under your command, as they were induced to load here under the faith of the above permission, and no communication to the contrary having been made by you, nor in any other official manner—we cannot expect less from the just reasons we alledge; but, in the contrary event, we feel ourselves bound to protest, in the most solemn manner, against all force, from the prejudices that must thereby follow acquainting our respective governments, and the ministers here, and of his Britannic majesty of any violent measures that may be adopted to the prejudices of the interest of the different subjects of our nations; and at the same time, considering you responsible for all the evil consequences that may arise from it, in the event of its causing any misunderstanding between the British and our respective governments.
We have the honor to be,
  Prussian and  Consuls.    Russian    Imperial,    Portuguese,    Danish,    Swedish and  Agents.    American,  
To V. A. C. Collingwood, Esq. commander in chief of His Britannic Majesty's forces off Cadiz."
ANSWER.
"Dreadnought, off Cadiz, July 10."
GENTLEMEN,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date, enclosing a copy of one from Vice-Admiral Sir John Orde, dated 29th March, last, on the subject of neutral ships sailing to and from the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucas, with cargoes on board.
And in answer have to observe to you, that his Majesty having ordered, on the 18th April last, that the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucas should be strictly blockaded and all the trade with said ports prohibited, according to the usages of war, acknowledged and allowed in similar cases, and directed that the same be signified to the ministers of the neutral powers residing at his court, and that the measures authorised by the law of nations, universally known and acknowledged, should be adopted and executed with respect to vessels which may attempt to violate said blockade. In pursuance of his Majesty's order so, signified to the several ministers, I have, after allowing them a sufficient time to apprise their consuls, merchants, &c. of the circumstances directed the commanders of the ships of my squadron, to seize all vessels which may attempt to enter the ports or depart from it, with merchandise, in violation of the blockade, as having, no doubt, that the ministers of the neutral powers at the court of St. James, have long since made all proper communications on the subject, as the letter of Vice-Admiral Sir John Orde, was near a month, prior to the order alluded to, I have no observation to make on it. That the blockade was of public notoriety in the ports, the Danish, Swedish and Imperial ships having failed in ballast, by the direction of their respective consuls, is a testimony, which admits of no doubt.
The little Portuguese vessel, laden with salt, I directed to be returned into port on a supposition that her master might not have been sufficiently informed of the nature of the blockade; but the violence which he complains of being threatened with, in case he failed again, when detained by the Dexterous, so unlike the urbanity and good will, which English officers are ever disposed to shew to all men, I would rather impute to the exaggeration of a person disappointed on his voyage; and I hope gentlemen, you will also.
I have the honor to be,
(Signed)
CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD,
To the Consuls of the neutral powers resident at Cadiz."
INTERESTING LETTERS.
Extract of a letter received at the Office of the Philadelphia Register, dated London, August 2, 1805.
Our best informed Politicians have no expectation of peace, until some material change takes place, or a blow has been struck.
In the mean time, America is reaping a rich harvest. Mr. Munro is returned from Madrid—report says "re interia." But I cannot conceive what induces the Spaniards to act hostily, as they appear to do, and as I think they would not dare, unless encouraged elsewhere."
Extract of another letter, dated London, August 3, 1805.
The probability of a war on the continent, is of late, greatly increased; the discontent between Austria and France are fast ripening to a rupture; and the return of the Russian Minister, Novosiltzoff, without entering on the negotiation, is considered as decisive of the disposition of the Emperor Alexander, and as marking the ascendancy which G. Britain and Austria have obtained at the court of St. Petersburg.
The annexation of Genoa to France, and the disposition discovered by the Emperor Napoleon to extend his dominion in every direction, has excited great alarm among the Continental Powers, even Prussia is said to be dissatisfied.
Fears are entertained for the safety of Portugal, now threatened with invasion by a French and Spanish army. The show of invading this country is also renewed on the coasts of Holland and France, where all appears to be activity and preparation—but I believe it is mere show.
The present military force of Great-Britain and Ireland, is greatly superior, both in numbers and appointment, to that of any former period—and is certainly more than a match for any enemy that could steal a march across the channel; as to forcing the passage, in the present state of the marine defence, is altogether out of the question. It is even supposed, by professional men, that the British gun boats and other small vessels, which line the shores, and defend the harbours, would be more than sufficient to prevent a landing, should the enemy's flotilla escape the crossing squadrons, which occupy the channel in every direction.
You may form some idea of the naval force when I tell you that, without counting Lord Nelson's fleet, or the ships in the Mediterranean, there are upwards of sixty sail of the line from Ushant to Finisterre, besides the fleet in the Downs and the North Sea. Numerous cruizers are stretched along the western part of England and the Irish coast—and from the Lizard to the Nore, the men of war are every where within signal distance of each other.

The attitude of this country, compared with its population, and contrasted with the physical force of its adversaries, is truly dignified and formidable.
The expence, however, attending this defensive war, is enormous; but the nation consoles itself by saying that all is at stake—that the money is levied on a monopoly of commerce—and that the expenditure is altogether at home. There may be truth in these remarks; but it is scarcely possible that any commerce should continue to nourish such an expence, or that a war conducted on these principles should not be ruinous.
A war on the continent, which is anxiously looked for, would relieve the pressure, and enable England to act with powerful effect, by means of her large disposable military force.
There have been considerable dissensions in the cabinet, and in parliament; but Mr. Pitt's influence has triumphed even in changing the prosecution of Lord Melville to an impeachment, and it is not supposed that his influence will decline during the present reign. The retirement of Lord Sidmouth, who is personally a favourite with the king, is a strong proof of Mr. Pitt's predominance.
The account of Sir Robert Calder's victory over the combined fleet of France and Spain, has given an additional spring to the naval character, and greatly elated the spirits of the people. That it should operate an opposite effect on the enemy, may be readily supposed.
The Spaniards have begun forming two Camps before Gibraltar, about three miles distant: they have pitched upwards of 500 tents, and they seem to have about 3000 men in their Camps.
Government expect, by the next arrival from the Continent, intelligence which will ultimately determine the question of Continental Peace or War, and perhaps the duration of the present Parliamentary recess.
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, SEPT. 23.
Extract of a letter dated Tunis, April 14, 1805.
Tunis at this moment exhibits a scene of misery and distress (occasioned by famine) beyond any description. The mountaineers feed on the few roots and herbs which the country affords, and many, as the only means to support life, are the purifying carcasses of famished animals. The streets are crowded with naked bedouins, rendered ferocious by despair, whose importunate clamors call for alms, and not only render it painful, but even dangerous, for a Christian to walk out. These are not evils inflicted by heaven—they originate in the avarice and despotism of the government—and still civil commotion has not yet reared her standard. Our public affairs have been in so critical a situation for some time, as not to render the decision of peace or war for one week certain.
SEPT. 28.
Captain Smith, of the brig Rajah, informs, that on the 24th of August, two British privateers came into the port of Naxetas, and burnt the town. The guard-house, store, and two or three private dwellings escaped the conflagration.
Capt. Davis, from Bordeaux, informs, that on the 14th inst. in lat. 42, 20, long. 58, he saw five sail of men of war, two of which appeared to be ships of the line, bending to the southward, with the wind at East.
The United States frigate President, Capt. Barron, has arrived at the navy yard city of Washington.
Extract of a letter from London, dated Aug. 3, 1805.
A decision has lately taken place before the Lords of Appeal here, which may be very interesting to you to be acquainted with, as materially affecting the trade of Americans, and indeed of other neutrals with French or Spanish colonies, particularly those to the West-Indies.
In the cases to which I allude it was laid down as a principle by their lordships, that the neutral has no right to bring a cargo from an enemy's colony to a enemy's port in Europe in the same bottom, notwithstanding such cargo should have been landed in America, and the duties paid upon it there, which was actually done upon the cargo for which the appeal in question was interposed; it may therefore now be considered that our Admiralty Court is determined rigidly to adhere to this principle in its proceedings, and that in order to secure the neutrality of property shipped under such circumstances, it will in future be necessary to lay it down in America, and re-ship by another vessel for Europe; for you will observe, that whilst the vessel and cargo continued the same, the principle continues in full force, the court
conceiving itself justified to infer a continuity of the voyage, whereas, by re-shipping in another vessel, the voyage becomes completely changed, and a new one commences.
Is it at present uncertain whether this principle will be applied to the intercourse with the settlements of the European powers in the East-Indies, which have hitherto been considered distinct from the colonies in the West, but until its operation is clearly ascertained, I should not advise any of my friends to risk a cargo from thence to Europe, unless the bottom was previously changed.
OCT. 3.
By the ship Faxon, Capt. Caldwell, in 41 days from Greenock, (arrived yesterday at the port of New-York,) the editors of this Gazette have received Glasgow papers to the 22nd of August, being several days later than the accounts before received from thence. An official account had been received by the English Admiralty of the French and Spanish fleets having put into Ferrol, and that they had increased their force to 37 sail of the line. Several unsuccessful attempts to storm the fortress of Bburitpore, in the East-Indies, were made by Gen. Lake. In these actions Gen. Lake lost 3000 men.
Capt. Baine, arrived yesterday in 48 days from Nantz, informs, that on the 21st of Aug. he passed through Lord Nelson's fleet of 12 sail of the line, and was boarded by a brig, the Captain of which informed, they were bound to Vigo in pursuit of the combined fleet.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, OCT. 3.
Late last evening, arrived the regular trading ship Merchant, Capt. M'Leuthian, 45 days from Liverpool. On Tuesday, lat. 43, long. 69, spoke ship Union, Capt. Hutchings, from Copenhagen, for Salem. Capt. H. informs, that he had on board the Capt. and crew of the brig Federal Eagle, which was dismasted in a gale on the 22nd Sept. His papers are not so late as have been received. Capt. M'L. has experienced head winds the greatest part of his passage, and for two days past the weather has been so thick as to oblige him frequently to lay too.
WARREN, SATURDAY, OCT. 5.
Extract of a letter from the Havana, dated Sept. 5, 1805.
Referring to my last under date of 2d ult. I have to inform you that the privateers stationed at Barracos continue in molesting and obtain all American vessels they can; they especially show great thirst after African traders, or guineamen; they have, by the last information I got, taken and sent into said port one or two vessels with about 300 slaves on board.
Twenty-seven new cases of malignant fever occurred at New-York on the 27th ult. and 15 deaths.—Oct. 1. 15 cases and 8 deaths.—24, 25 cases and 15 deaths.
Twenty-one cases of malignant fever, and 36 deaths of various diseases, occurred in Philadelphia on Sunday and Monday last.
NEUTRAL COMMERCE.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in London, to his correspondent in Boston, dated Aug. 10, 1805.
On Monday next (12th inst.) a Committee of the American Merchants will wait on the ministers, respecting the detention of so many American vessels.—Mr. Munroe is to have an interview with Lord M'Grave on Tuesday.
No order has been given to demand as has been done. It is the decree in the case of the Essex, Orne, which has occasioned the captures.
MARRIED]—In this town, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Luther Baker, Mr. ALLEN CHACE, of Somerset, to Miss SALLY HALLS, daughter of Capt. John Haile, of this town.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
DISTRICT OF NEWPORT.
Entered, Sloop Ann & Sarah, Davis, New-York — New-York Packet, Cozzens, Guadalupe — Juliet, Wood, Charleston — Louisa, Taggart, Ditto Schr. William & Margaret, Wood, Havana Cleared, Sloop Mary, Shearman, Albany — Edna, Sturtevant, Perth-Amboy Schr. Patty, Borden, Exuma Brig Marian, Lawton, Africa — Hiram, Price, Ditto
DISTRICT OF PROVIDENCE.
Entered, Brig Matilda, Remington, Philadelphia — Providence, Brown, St. Croix Cleared, Sloop, Eliza, Crapon, New-York Schooner Roger Williams, Stewart, St. Helena
DISTRICT OF BRISTOL.
Entered, Sloop Lilly, Usher, Boston Schr. Silver-Spring, Black, Ditto Brig Sally, Chace, Dighton Cleared, Schr. Betty, Rogers, Havana — Eliza, Lindsefy, Africa — Esther, Burt, Dighton
Arrived at this port yesterday, the schr. Unico, Caleb Eddy, master, 25 days from the Havana.—Spoke, Oct. 1, the brig Short-Staff, Capt. Eliza Arnold, out 17 days from Savannah, bound to Boston, all sick with the fever, except one man, which they got of a ship bound to Baltimore from Ruffia.—Capt. Eddy supplied them with a black man, provisions and medicines.
BOSTON, OCT. 3.
Anchored in Nantasket Road, ship Commerce, (of Salem) Bancroft, 145 days from Mocha.—Left there, May 8, ship Cora, Billings, of Baltimore; Mary, Bray, Salem; Columbus, Callender, Boston. The Cora sailed from Mocha, for Baltimore, with a cargo of coffee, the 1st March, and after being at sea a few days sprung a leak, and put into Adeo, where the leak was stopped, and she put to sea again; but made so much water that she put back to Mocha—where her cargo was unloaded. Capt. B. then went with the ship to the Island of Babelmandel, dove her down, repaired her bottom, returned with her to Mocha, on the 1st, and expected to sail in all May, to touch at the Isle of France; not much of her cargo was wet. Spoke, Sept. 17, lat. 36, long. 64, saw a wreck, a two-masted, single decked vessel, of about 90 or 100 tons, yellow sides, both masts gone, short quarter-deck, the bulk-head gone, the pumps standing about two feet abaft, the main-mast, bowsprit gone, a small spar erected forward with a block on it—the was full of water, and appeared not to be an old vessel—it growing dark, could not read her name—she was probably loaded with lumber, as many planks and some boards and shingles were seen floating, previous to seeing the wreck.
NEW-YORK, SEPT. 26.
Arrived, the ship Liberty, Wickham, in 110 days from Batavia. Left, ships Connecticut, Story, of New-York, to sail in 4 days, could not procure a cargo; Virginia, Ingraham, of do. for Madras in 6 days, no cargo; Merchant, Wire, of do. had sailed 13 days before for the Isle of France without a cargo; Ann & Hope, Laing, of Providence, for Europe in 2 days; Susan, of do. for Rhode-Island in 15 days; Peapack, Hall, of Baltimore, for the Isle of France, in 10 days; Alexander Hamilton, Spear, of do. had sailed 6 days before for the Isle of France; Putnam, Carlton, of Salem, had sailed for Sumatra; Prudent, Ford, of do. just arrived from Salem; brig Mercury, Kenyon, of Philadelphia, had sailed 7 days before for Bengal; ship Recovery, Brown, of and for Salem, had sailed 15 days before. On the 8th of June, off St. Nicholas' Point, fell in with the Alexander Hamilton, in co. with the Recovery, and the brig Mercury—The Alexander Hamilton had lost one anchor and carried away the stock of another—Boarded the Recovery, and found Capt. Brown very ill, and scarce any hopes of his life. They had a very tedious time in the Streights, and parted two cables off Augier Point—The wind had been blowing very strong from the westward, and the Recovery was very near being lost. On the 9th of June, Prince's Island bearing S. S. E. was informed of the death of Capt. Nathaniel Brown, by a signal from the Recovery. June 12, in lat. 7, 30, long. 102, 50, parted from the ship Recovery, Cook: and the Alexander Hamilton, Spear.
SEPT. 27.
The brig Hope, Delano, in 14 days from Savannah, has arrived quarantine—she has two Philadelphia pilots on board—crew very sickly—eight sick people were landed from her—2 died on the passage. The captain and the mate are among those sick; but they were all able to walk up to the wards allotted for them. The brig Ruby, Small, from Portland for Havana, and Schooner Betsey, Sayre, from Madeira for Charleston, have both put into Tybee in distress.
SEPT. 28.
The brig Rajah, Smith, in 21 days from Naxetas, (Cuba.) Left, the brig Lioness, Carlson, just arrived from New-York, aground 12 miles below the town; and brig Charlotte, of Providence, arrived the 4th Sept. from Philadelphia. Sailed in co. the Schooner Recktor, Avery, for New-York—parted from her on the 12th inst. off Cape-Florida. On the 31st of July, the schr. Mary, Robinson, of New-York, after putting her cargo into store, was taken out of the Port of Naxetas by a Providence privateer, and carried to New-Providen with part of her outward cargo, as well as part of that taken out in the Rajah, which they took from the store, supposing the property to be Spanish. Capt. Smith met two French privateers going into Naxetas, having as prize, a British ship of 8 guns, dismasted, which, they said, was bound from Philadelphia for Jamaica. The above privateermen informed, that a British Packet bound to Jamaica, had been recently captured by a French privateer, and sent into St. Jago-de-Cuba.
SEPT. 30.
The British schr. Lionet, Patterson, from Halifax. On Saturday night the Lionet, parted one of her cables at quarantine, and got foul of a brig, which obliged the master to cut the other cable: by this means she drifted foul of Van Duzer's dock, and had part of her stern knocked in.
BALTIMORE, SEPT. 27.
Arrived, brig Union, Bosse, Nassau, N. P. 16 days. Left, schr. —, Burton, of Boston; sloop Polly, Freeman, of New-York, put in in distress, would be ready for sea in a few days; schr. Adeline, Strong, of and for Norfolk from Cavanas, detained by the British sloop of war Stork. It was said that she had sold her cargo at Havana and went to Cavanas for sugar, and that the captain had gone to Havana by land to clear out, as coming from Havana. The sloop Polly, Freeman, (owned by John Hall, and William Whitlock, of New-York) for Cuba, put into Nassau in distress, having been upset in a hurricane on the 20th August, in lat. 29, long. 30, but on cutting away the mast she righted. The brigs Henry and Ann, Deval, for New-York; and Minerva, Brooking, for
Antonio for New-York, in a very distressed situation, with only 3 days provisions on board, her stern-post nearly gone, the lower part of the rudder gone, and most of her sheathing torn off. The Capt. and crew abandoned her, and came on board the Industry—part of the cargo, and most of the sails and rigging saved. The ship Two-Friends, M'Neil, was to sail for home in 8 days. The ship Eugenia, Bell, was to sail for New-York, in 10 days.
The Most Worshipful MOSES SEIXAS, Grand Master.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. has appointed Monday the 21st of October inst. at 10 o'Clock, A. M. to constitute and install the Officers of FRIENDSHIP LODGE, in the Town of Gloucester, and to dedicate their Hall; when all Brethren are notified to attend.
By Order. CALEB BOWERS, G. Sec'y. Providence, Oct. 4, A. L. 5805.
JOHN CROADE
Informs his Friends, Customers and the Public in general, THAT he has just received a very large and valuable Assortment of Staple and Fancy GOODS, of the latest Importations, which he will Sell unusually low: They are now opening for Sale, and he will give the Particulars in the next HERALD. Warren, Oct. 4, 1805.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On Saturday, the 12th Instant, at 2 o'Clock, Afternoon, A CONVENIENT Two Story Dwelling House in good Repair pleasantly situated on the Main-Street, with a good Cellar, an Out-House and good Well of Water, with more than a Quarter of an Acre of excellent Garden, formerly the Property of Capt. NATHAN BARDINE.—Conditions of Sale to be made known at said Time and Place SETH PECK, Auctioneer. Warren, Oct. 4, 1805.
BRISTOL-ROAD LOTTERY.
THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. having granted to the town of Bristol the benefit of a Lottery, for the purpose of making a good Road from Bristol-ferry to Warren, they have elected the subscribers managers to the same, who have given bonds, as required by law, and now present the public with the following
SCHEME.
 1 Prize of 1500 Dollars is 1500 Dollars.  1 500  3 Prizes of 200 are 600  5 100  10 50  10 25  31 10  1230 8   1291 Prizes. 9340  2709 Blanks. 14000  For the Lottery, 2000  4000 Tickets, at 4 dolls. each, are 16000 
THE Managers of the above Lottery are resolved to make every exertion to effect a speedy sale of the Tickets, and considering that the scheme is calculated on terms highly advantageous to the adventurers, and that the use to which the saving is to be applied is for a public purpose, and of a beneficial nature to the community at large, they flatter themselves they shall be able to commence the drawing of said Lottery by the first of January next. The prizes shall be paid by the Venders of the Tickets, or the Managers, without deduction, with the greatest promptitude. A list of prizes will be published immediately after the drawing is completed. All prizes not demanded within six months after the drawing, will be considered as given to the use of the Lottery.
JOSEPH REYNOLDS, WILLIAM D'WOLF, WILLIAM PEARSE, THOMAS CHURCH, WILLIAM COGGESHALL, Managers. Bristol, Sept. 20, 1805.
BLODGET and POWER
HAVING added to their Establishment the AUCTIONEERING and COMMISSION BUSINESS, solicit the Patronage of their Friends and the Public. Liberal Advances (if required) on Consignments. Their IMPORTING BUSINESS will be continued as usual. They have on Hand, at low Prices and accommodating Credit, a very handsome Supply of DRY GOODS and HARD WARE. Providence, Aug. 9, 1805. (6)

From the Boston Weekly Magazine. THE TRIUMPH OF FORTITUDE AND PA- TIENCE, OVER BARBARITY AND DECEIT: A TRUE STORY. [From the Female Spectator.]
THE servants running to her assistance, made the stranger turn his eyes that way, but, good God! what was his astonishment, his joy, when in the face of this fair afflicted, he plainly discovered the features of her he had with so much pains been searching after. All the time they were bringing her to herself, and some moments after her recovery, he was able to utter nothing but acclamations of transport, and she herself was the first to gain presence of mind to enquire about Lothario. He then gave her a brief detail of the anxiety Lothario was in to see her, and the impatience the good old lady expressed to embrace her and her two grandchildren; of the fruitless inquiries he had made for her all over London, and how he was returning with a heart oppressed with grief, when he was so fortunate to call that way to see his brother.
Though Jemima did not comprehend the whole of the affair, yet she gathered enough by what he said, to know that Heaven had been working very great things in her favour.
The elucidation, however, of her quality and condition, was plain enough to all who heard it; but one of the maids, who had taken a particular fancy to her, was so transported at it, that she could not forbear running in to her lady, and acquainting her with what had passed. The lady herself was astonished at so extraordinary an event, and impatient to be confirmed, sent for Jemima, and the servant of Lothario, whose master they were perfectly acquainted with.
After having gratified her curiosity to the utmost, and hearing the dangerous situation of Lothario's health, she thought no time was to be lost, and therefore told Jemima she should have her coach and six immediately got ready, which, as the roads were good, would carry her home that night.
It would be needless to recite the congratulations of the one part, and the acknowledgements of the other. It is easy to suppose they were befitting the persons and occasion. I shall only say, that the lady would needs compel Jemima to exchange the habit she had on, for a rich robe de chambre of her own, and all things she had occasion for. She also made the children be wrapt in fine mantles, and as soon as every thing was ready, they set forward attended by the lady's own woman in the coach, and a servant on horseback.
No ill accident intervening, they arrived, about the dusk of the evening, at the seat of Lothario, where Jemima had the infinite satisfaction to find herself received with the extremest tenderness by a mother whose character she had formerly been made so much to dread.
The first testimony she gave her of her goodness, was to make presents to those who had attended her, which were two guineas to the footman, three to the coachman, and five to the woman, into the latter of whose hands she also put a letter she had wrote to her lady full of acknowledgements of the favours she had conferred on her daughter-in-law and grandchildren, and intreating she would accept of the small token of her gratitude which she inclosed in it; and was indeed a diamond ring of considerable value.
The happiness of Jemima would now have been perfect, had Lothario's
state of bodily health been equal to that of his mind; but, alas, his mortal frame was too far exhausted, and the lamp of life near being extinguished on her arrival. Great precaution was taken, lest what he most desired should be fatal to him; they did not therefore inform him at once that she was come, yet when he saw her he fell into faintings alarming to all present.
It would be impossible to describe the concern that overwhelmed her tender heart, and what a mixture of delight and grief she felt at the marks of an unfeigned affection he gave, on his recovery, to herself and little ones.
Perceiving within himself, however, that his date of life was almost expired, he ordered his will to be made, in which he settled five hundred pounds a year by way of jointure on his dear wife, six thousand pounds as a portion for his younger son, with some few other legacies, and the bulk of his estate on the first born of Jemima.
But I must not forget to inform my reader, that in order to leave every thing as secure as possible, he had the best civilians as well as divines consulted on the subject of his marriage, who all agreed it was valid, and no manner of dispute could afterwards arise upon it.
His worldly affairs being thus settled to his mind, he devoted himself entirely to the thoughts of a future state, and died in a few days full of resignation and composedness.
Such a loss could not but be very affecting to Jemima as well as to his mother, but both these excellent persons were too well acquainted with their duty not to submit to the will of Heaven: so I shall only say, that after the first emotions were over, each endeavoured to console the other.
Our heroine indeed gave the truest proof of her affection, by forming, and persevering in a resolution never to know a second bed, and by the care of his children's education, who promise to be hereafter shining examples, that, in an age abounding with vice and folly, it is not impossible to be wise and virtuous.
It is now sixteen years since the decease of Lothario, in which time she has rejected every offer made her upon the score of marriage, and has continued to live with the old lady, and paid her all the respect of a daughter; and the other treated her in the same manner as if she had been her own. An entire harmony has always subsisted between them, and the story of Jemima's sufferings being so soon made public, every body admired the proofs she had given of so uncommon a fortitude; all but Dalinda, who had too much envy in her nature to bear of her niece's happiness and the praises given to her, without throwing out a thousand invidious reflections, which, however, were little regarded by those who heard them. A pure and upright mind will, like the sun, ever get the better of all the mists of detraction and ill-nature. As one of the best of our English poets says:—
“Tho' plung'd in ills, and exercis'd in care, “Yet never let the noble mind despair; “For blessings always wait on virtuous deeds, “And tho' a late, a sure reward succeeds.”
But of all the admirers of her good qualifications, none were more sincerely so, than that lady, by whom she had been so bounteously relieved, and at whose house she fortunately met the only person who had it in his power to put an end at once to her fatigues.
The two families are perfectly united, and as neither of them are any great lovers of the town, whenever they make an excursion it is only to each others.
And now let me end this tedious narrative with wishing, that whenever any of the fair sex shall be in the dilemma of Jemima, they may, by the same fortitude and patience be extricated from it.
AN INTERESTING FACT.
SOME years previous to the late revolution in France, when the nobility yet held their almost regal honors; a Mr. ——, a young Englishman of fortune, who was on his travels, and stopped in Paris, used to spend much
of his time at the Hotel of the Marquis de Bouille. His hospitality, and personal accomplishments, won far on the esteem of Mr. ——; and in one French family even in the heart of the most dissolute court in Europe, he beheld connubial happiness, connubial purity! the personal graces of the Marchioness, though in the wane of forty years, yet gave loveliness to the sentiments of a mind that was only to be known to be adored. She was admired and esteemed by Mr. ——, as her husband was revered and loved. When this truly noble pair quitted Paris, for their Chateau in the country, they requested their guest speedily to follow them.
Mr. —— had been some weeks in Paris after the departure of his illustrious friends, and was preparing to comply with their wishes, when he received a letter from the Marquis, written in the utmost consternation and anguish of the mind. He had lost the wife of his bosom—she was then lying dead in the castle, after having endured the pains of a short, but rapid illness—“she was at peace; but for him, his grief must be as eternal as his love.”
This intelligence surprised and afflicted Mr. —— and eager to console his suffering friend, he immediately set off for the Chateau. When he arrived at the village, which lay at the foot of the hill on which the castle was situated, instead of the stillness of sympathetic sorrow marking every countenance for one whose inmost soul was charity:—instead of this decent tribute to the virtuous dead—the bells rang; and the peasants were assembled, dancing, singing, and exhibiting every feature of festivity. Amazed and shocked, he enquired what it meant? The general reply was—“The Marchioness is come to life!”—Bewildered with a hope, he hardly dared cherish, he hastened to the Chateau; and there was received with open arms by the happy Marquis. He led him to the chamber of his amiable wife; who thanked Mr. —— with tears of gratitude for the consolation his friendship had intended her lord. After the first hurried observations were over, and Mr. —— felt his emotions subsided to tranquillity; he enquired the occasion of this blissful change. The Marchioness replied to him, nearly in the following terms.
“My illness was sudden, and so alarming, that the Marquis summoned several physicians to attend me. All their exertions seemed to fail, and they declared that there was no hope; but consented to remain in the room until I breathed my last. I took leave of my family. And in bidding my husband adieu forever, a sudden convulsion seized me—and I appeared to expire in his arms. I fell back on my bed, pale and motionless: and he was torn by absolute force from the apartment. The physicians then advanced and looked at me, declared that I was dead. I was stiff, and cold as marble, and laid in my shroud upon my couch, to be ready for interment. For this part of my narration I am indebted to my women. In obedience to our religion, and in honor of my rank, the room was darkened, hung with black, and lighted with wax-lights; and the anthems of the dead were chanted morning and evening around my bed. At last the day came, in which I was to be committed to the earth. My husband, who had been detained from the sight of my corpse, hearing I was to be removed, broke from his room, and flying to the door of my apartment, insisted upon seeing me once more. In vain he entreated; his attendants, in obedience to the commands of the physicians, held him fast—but his grief was stronger than their strength; and with a sudden exertion, he burst from their hold, and rushing into the chamber, flung himself upon my bosom exclaiming—“My wife! my dear wife, that shall not tear thee from me!”—At these words, I raised myself, and clasped him into my arms—he fainted. By the assistance of the faculty he soon recovered; and I was removed to a warm bed, which quickly restored me
to my former self. What I have told you is extraordinary: but what I have yet to tell, yet strikes me with terror. When I appeared to expire, I suppose I swooned; for I have no recollection of any thing, until my senses seemed to awake at the strains of fine music. I found myself stretched on my couch, unable to open my eyes, to move, or articulate a sound. The voices of the choreffers chilled me with dread: but when I heard them proceed for hours in solemnity, and my women who sat around me, discoursing of my death, and intended burial—God knows what were my horrors! the conviction, that I should be buried alive, with all my senses contemplating the scene, almost drove me mad; yet I was incapable of expressing, even by a sign, that I existed. In this state of distraction and terror was my mind, when I heard my husband's voice at my door—when I heard his struggles—his eloquent grief! O! how my soul was torn with agony!—It appeared ready to burst from my body—but when my Lord threw himself upon my breast, and in all the torture of anguish, called upon my name, and strained me to his heart—it caused such a tempest in my soul—such a revolution in my whole frame—that I felt the will, and the next moment had the power, to grasp him in my arms—the rest you already know.”
TRISTRAM SHANDY.
STERNE, so celebrated as the author of Tristram Shandy, and the Sentimental Journey, was of Cambridge University; no strict priest, but as a clergyman, not likely to hear with indifference the whole fraternity treated contemptuously. Being one day in a coffee house, he observed a spruce powdered young fellow by the fire side who was speaking of the clergy in the mass as a body of disciplined impostors and sympathetic hypocrites. Sterne got up while the young man was haranguing, and approached towards the fire, patting and coaxing a l' the way a favorite little dog. Coming at length towards the gentleman, he took up the dog, still continuing to pat him, and addressed the young fellow: “Sir, this would be the prettiest little animal in the world, had he not one disorder!” “What disorder is that?” replied the young fellow. “Why sir, (said Sterne) one that always makes him bark when he sees a gentleman in black.” “That is a singular disorder (rejoined the young fellow) pray, how long has he had it?” “Sir, (replied Sterne, looking at him with affected gentleness) ever since he was a puppy!”
ANECDOLE.
A JESUIT, bound from France to America, was strongly recommended to the Captain of the ship in which he embarked. The Captain perceiving a storm coming on, said to him, Father, the rolling of the vessel will be dangerous to you; you had best keep below; and whenever you hear the sailors swear and bluster, be assured there is no danger; but if you find them embracing each other, and becoming calm and reconciled, then commend yourself to God.—The Jesuit sent his companion from time to time, to the cabin door, to see what passed.—Alas! Father, said he, all is lost; the sailors swear as if they were possessed; their blasphemies alone are enough to sink the ship.—God be praised, replied the father; go, all will be well.
FOR SALE, BY
Ebenezer Cole, & Co.
at their Store, in Warren,
FRESH FLOUR.
Do. NAVY BREAD.
MOLASSES, suitable for Retailing, and New England RUM.
OPENING THIS DAY, BY
Benj. T. Chandler,
at his Shop, No. 9, Cheap Side, directly opposite to Roger Williams Bank, Providence, 5 Bales of Ingrain, Scotch and common floor CARPETINGS, which he will sell lower than can be purchased in the State. Also, a general Assortment of DRY GOODS as usual. Aug. 23, 1805.