The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1801-04-22 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. 121. ]
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 1801.
[ Vol. III. ]
Laws of the United States.
Published by Authority.
SIXTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at the Second Session, begun and held at the City of WASHINGTON, in the Territory of COLUMBIA, on Monday the seventeenth of November, one thousand eight hundred.
AN ACT
Providing for a Naval Peace Establishment, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized, whenever the situation of public affairs shall in his opinion render it expedient, to cause to be sold, they being first divested of their guns and military stores, which are to be carefully preserved, all or any of the ships and vessels belonging to the navy, except the frigates United States, Constitution, President, Chesapeake, Philadelphia, Constellation, Congress, New-York, Boston, Essex, Adams, John Adams, and General Greene; and also to lay up all the frigates thus to be retained, except such as are directed by this act to be kept in constant service in time of peace.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That six of the frigates to be retained shall be kept in constant service in time of peace, and shall be officered and manned as the President of the United States may direct, not to exceed however two-thirds of the present complement of seamen, and ordinary seamen; the residue of the frigates to be retained shall be laid up in convenient ports; and there shall be permanently attached to each frigate, so laid up, one sailing-master, one boatswain, one gunner, one carpenter, and one cook, one serjeant or corporal of marines, and eight marines; and to the large frigates twelve, and to the small frigates ten seamen; the sailing-master shall have the general care and superintendence of the ship; and shall generally execute such other duties of a purser as may be necessary.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after the day when the reduction of the navy shall take place, as aforesaid, the navy ration shall consist of as follows; on Sunday, fourteen ounces of bread, one and a quarter pound of beef, half a pound of flour, one quarter of a pound of suet, one half pint of distilled spirits; Monday, fourteen ounces of bread, one pound of pork, half pint of peas, one half pint of distilled spirits; Tuesday, fourteen ounces of bread, one pound of beef, two ounces of cheese, one half pint of distilled spirits; Wednesday, fourteen ounces of bread, one pound of pork, half pint of rice, one half pint of distilled spirits; Thursday, fourteen ounces of bread, one and a quarter pound of beef, half pound of flour, quarter pound of suet, one half pint of distilled spirits; Friday, fourteen ounces of bread, four ounces of cheese, two ounces of butter, half pint of rice, half pint of molasses, one half pint of distilled spirits; Saturday, fourteen ounces of bread, one pound of pork, half pint of peas, half pint of vinegar, one half pint of distilled spirits.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States retain in the navy service, in time of peace, nine Captains, thirty-six Lieutenants, and one hundred and fifty midshipmen, including those employed on board of the six frigates to be kept in service; And that he be authorized to discharge all the other officers in the navy service of the United States; but such of the aforesaid officers as shall be retained in service, shall be entitled to receive no more than half their monthly pay during the time when they shall not be under orders for actual service.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all the commissioned and warrant officers, who shall be discharged as aforesaid, shall be entitled to receive four months pay over and above what may be due to them respectively, at the time of their discharge.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Concerning the Mint.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Mint shall remain in the city of Philadelphia until the fourth day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That du-
ring the continuance of the Mint at the city of Philadelphia, the duties now enjoined on the Chief Justice of the United States, the Secretary and Comptroller of the Treasury, the Secretary for the department of State, and the Attorney-General of the United States, by the eighteenth section of the act, entitled, "an act establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States," passed the second day of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, shall be performed by the district judge of Pennsylvania, the Attorney for the United States, in the district of Pennsylvania, and the commissioner of loans for the State of Pennsylvania.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Supplementary to an act, entitled, "An act to divide the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio into two separate governments."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all suits and process and proceedings, which on the third day of July, one thousand eight hundred, were pending in any court of either of the counties, which by the act, entitled, "An act to divide the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio, into two separate governments," has been included within the Indiana Territory; and that all suits, process and proceedings, which on the aforesaid third day of July were pending in the general courts of the Territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio, in consequence of any writ of removal or order for trial at bar, had been removed from either of the counties now within the limits of the Indiana Territory aforesaid, shall be, and they are hereby revived and continued; and the same proceedings before the rendering of final judgment and thereafter, may and shall be had in the same courts, in all suits and process aforesaid, and in all things concerning the same, as by law might have been had in case the said Territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio had remained undivided.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all taxes or arrearages of taxes, fines or forfeitures, which on the aforesaid third day of July were due to the Treasury of the Territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio, from the said tract of country now comprised within the Indiana Territory, or from any inhabitants thereof, or holder of land within the same, and which have not been paid into the Treasury of the Territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio, shall be levied, collected and paid, in like manner, and for the same purposes, as though the said Territory last mentioned had remained undivided.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Authorising the Secretary of the Treasury to employ Clerks for completing the abstracts of the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses, and the enumeration of slaves.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to employ clerks for such compensation as he shall judge reasonable, to complete the abstracts of the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States, under the direction of the commissioners authorized to direct the completing of such abstracts, in those States where clerks cannot be procured by the commissioners for the compensation allowed by law to clerks for performing that business, agreeably to the provisions of the following acts: that is to say, an act, entitled, "An act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States;" an act entitled, "An act supplementary to the act, entitled, "An act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States;" and an act, entitled,
"An act to provide for equalizing the valuation of unseated lands."
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Further to alter and establish certain Post-roads.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the following post-roads be discontinued:
From Lancaster to New-Holland, in Pennsylvania. From Greenville in Tennessee, by the warm springs, to Buncomb Court-House. From Elizabeth city, in North-Carolina, by New Lebanon to N. W. river bridge. From Upper Marlborough to Piscataway. From Henderson Court-House, to Muhlenberg Court-House.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the following be established as post-roads.
IN MAINE. From Standish to Fryeburg. IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. From Amherst by Francis town, Washington and Claremont, to Windsor in Vermont.
IN VERMONT. From Bennington to Brattleborough. From Newbury by Bedford, Corinth, Washington and Barre, to Montpelier.
IN MASSACHUSETTS. From Loomisfield through Westminster, Templeton and Athol, to Greenfield. From Worcester by Mendon, to Providence, and from Worcester to Lancaster.
IN RHODE-ISLAND. From Providence, by Rehoboth, and Attleborough, to Taunton, Massachusetts.
IN NEW-YORK. From Albany, by Duaneburg and Durlack, to Cherryvalley.
From Poughkeepsie, by Sharon, to Litchfield.
IN DELAWARE. From George-Town, by Concord, and the village of Laurel, to Salisbury.
IN MARYLAND. From Annapolis to Easton, by Young Haddaways.
From Annapolis to Centreville, by Kent Island.
From the city of Washington to Piscataway.
From Elkton, by Warwick and Bridgetown, to Greensborough, in Caroline county.
From the city of Washington, by Brookeville and W. Hobbs's in Frederick county, to Taneyton.
From the city of Washington to Wiley's tavern in Fairfax county, Virginia.
IN PENNSYLVANIA. From Pittsburg, by George-Town and Carfield, to Warren, in the north-western territory.
From Berwick to Wilkesbarre.
IN VIRGINIA. From Richmond to Charles city Court-House.
From Clarkesburg to Marietta.
From Romney to Morgantown or Clarkesburg.
From Alexandria, by Thomas's ferry, to Piscataway, in Maryland.
From Halifax Court-House to Danville. From Bowling-green, by Broadus's mill, S. Harrison's and Dunkirk, to New Kent Court-House.
The post-road from Jerusalem to Hicks's ford shall pass by the Cross-keys, and from the Cross-keys to Musfreesborough.
From Petersburg, by Suffolk Court-House, to Southampton Court-House.
From Jamestown to Farmville. The Mail from Mecklenburgh Court-House, in Virginia, to Christianville, shall be carried by Marshalls and Wilsons store.
IN THE NORTH-WESTERN TERRITORY. From Cincinnati to Detroit.
IN INDIANA TERRITORY. From Vincennes to Kaskaskias to Kahokia.
IN KENTUCKY. From Hardin Court-House to Breckenridge Court-House, to Henderson Court-House, Eddyville, and Eddyville, to Fort Massac.
From Breckenridge Court-House by Hart-ford and Vienna, to Muhlenburgh Court-House.
IN TENNESSEE. From Knoxville by Sevierville, Newport and the Warm-springs, to Buncomb Court-House. From Newport by Cheeks's cross roads to Orefville.
IN THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY. From Natchez to the Southern Boundary line of the United States.
IN NORTH-CAROLINA. The post-road from Raleigh to Chatham Court-House shall pass through Haywood-borough.
The post-road from Raleigh to Newbern shall pass through Green county.
From Elizabeth city to Indian town and Full's creek, to north-west river bridge.
The post-road from Winton to Windsor shall pass through Pitehlanding and Colerain.
From Louisburgh by Nash Court-House to Tarborough.
From Charlotte Court-House to York Court-House, in South Carolina.
From Charlotte to Camden in South Carolina.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all letters and packets from John Adams, now President of the United States, after the expiration of his term in office, and during his life, shall be received and conveyed by post, free of postage.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall not be construed to affect any existing contracts.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
To amend the act, entitled, "An act to establish a General Stamp-Office."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That whenever any person or persons shall pay to a Collector of the Revenue the duty chargeable by law on a deed, instrument or writing, on which the stamp duty chargeable by law shall not have been paid, together with the further sum of ten dollars, and shall obtain the endorsement and receipt of such Collector, upon such deed, instrument or writing, therefor, agreeably to the provisions of an act, entitled, "An act to establish a general stamp-office," passed on the twenty third day of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred, it shall be lawful for such person or persons to produce such deed, instrument or writing, to the Supervisor of the Revenue within whose district such person or persons shall reside; which Supervisor thereupon shall certify under his hand and seal, and upon some part of the said deed, instrument or writing, that the same, so endorsed, has been produced to him, and that the said endorsement is, in his belief, genuine; after which said endorsement and certificate, and not otherwise, such deed, instrument or writing, shall be to all intents and purposes as valid and available as if the same had been or were stamped, counter-stamped, or marked as by law required; any thing in any act to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That so much of the act, entitled, "An act to establish a general stamp-office," as requires certain duties to be performed by the Surveyors of the Revenue, shall be, and the same is hereby repealed.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the Military Establishment of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and one.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the military establishment of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and one, the pay and subsistence of the officers and men, bounties and premiums, the clothing, hospital, ordnance, quarter-master's and Indian departments, the defensive protection of the frontiers, the contingent expenses of the war department, for the fabrication of cannon and arms, and purchase of ammunition, and for the payment of military pensions, the sum of two millions ninety-three thousand one hundred and one dollars be, and is hereby appropriated; that is to say:
For the pay of the army of the United States, four hundred and eighty thousand three hundred and ninety-six dollars.
For the subsistence of the army, three hundred and six thousand three hundred and ninety-five dollars.
For forage, the sum of seven thousand six hundred and eighty dollars.
For horses to replace those which may die or become unfit for service, the sum of five thousand dollars.
For clothing, the sum of one hundred and forty-one thousand five hundred and thirty dollars.

For bounties and premiums, the sum of forty-two thousand dollars.
For the hospital department, the sum of twenty thousand dollars.
For the ordnance department, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars.
For the quartermaster's department, the sum of one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars.
For paying annuities to the following nations of Indians, in pursuance of treaties: To the Six Nations, Cherokees, Chickasaws and Creeks, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars.
And for presents to the Choctaws, two thousand dollars.
For defraying the expense of the transportation of annuities to the Indian tribes, ten thousand dollars.
For promoting civilization among the Indian tribes, and pay of temporary agents, and rations to Indians at the different military posts, the sum of forty-five thousand dollars.
For the defensive protection of the frontiers of the United States, including the erection and repairs of forts and fortifications, the sum of thirty thousand dollars.
For lets of stores, allowances to officers on being ordered to distant commands, and for special purposes; advertising and apprehending deserters, printing, purchasing maps, and other contingencies, the sum of thirty thousand dollars.
For the annual allowance to the invalids of the United States, for their pensions, from the fifth of March, one thousand eight hundred and one, to the fourth of March one thousand eight hundred and two, the sum of ninety-three thousand dollars.
For the fortification of ports and harbours within the United States, the sum of two hundred thousand dollars.
For the fabrication of cannon and small arms, and the purchase of ammunition; being the balance of appropriations unexpended, which have been carried to the surplus fund, four hundred thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the foregoing appropriations shall be paid out of any monies in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED—March 20, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Foreign Articles.
PARIS, February 25.
CELEBRATION OF THE PEACE.
ON the 17th the Minister for Foreign Affairs gave a Fete in celebration of the Peace between Austria and France, at which were present the First Consul and his family, the other Consuls, the Senators and the French Ministers, the Ambassadors and Ministers of foreign powers, the Counsellors of State, a great number of members of the Tribunate and Legislative Body, and all the military officers at Paris of superior rank. There were also about 300 ladies, the greater part young and handsome, and all richly and elegantly dressed.
The hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs was illuminated both within and without. The stair-cases and apartments were decorated with garlands of evergreens and flowers.
The Fete commenced with a concert, in which Citizen Garat and Madam Gracini exerted their vocal powers. After the concert, the company were conducted into a grand gallery, in which a Theatre had been fitted up. Here the actors of the Vande ville performed a very agreeable comedy, written for the occasion, and interspersed with compliments at once pleasant and sentimental. At the conclusion of the performance, the company descended to the apartments on the ground floor, where a supper of 300 covers was served. Citizen Eschenard recited some well-written verses on the conclusion of peace.
After supper the company again proceeded to the gallery. The Theatre was now removed, the gallery one half larger than before, and an orchestra was erected at the lower end. The company having taken their seats, the most distinguished dancers of both sexes, belonging to the Theatre of Arts, made their appearance, dressed in the different costumes of the friendly nations of Europe, and executed dances in the French, Spanish, Russian and German styles; after which they presented the First Consul with palm branches and garlands.
These performances were succeeded by a ball, which was kept up during the remainder of the night.
Joseph Buonaparte and Count Cobentzel were expected at this Fete; but the fatigue of their journey prevented them from attending.
The joy occasioned by the Continental peace, the agreeable news of the change which has taken place in the British Ministry, the gratitude and affection which the appearance of the First Consul excited in every heart possessed of any degree of sensibility, the tranquillity which he displayed during the whole of the entertainment, the elegance and symmetry of all its parts, and finally, the mixed feeling of familiarity and respect, of gaiety and sympathy, inspired by the Vande ville—all contributed to render this Fete worthy of the person in whose honour it was given, and of the happy circumstance which gave occasion to it.
FRENCH SUPPLIES.
On a late occasion, a citizen (Arnould) of Buonaparte's Legislature, moved for a certain sum to be applied to the encouragement of the arts, trade, agriculture, and particularly for the improvement of the inland navigation and manufactures; but his zeal was marvellously counteracted by the following answer of a better informed member:
"We have nothing to do with the public purse; it is in the hands of government, and no doubt government will take care of it.—"I move the order of the day;" and the order of the day happened to be on the important subject of brick dust!—Happy regenerated France, who has a Buonaparte to take care of the public purse! and who considered brick dust of greater national consequence, than the arts, than trade, than agriculture, than inland navigation, than manufactures!
Domestic Intelligence.
WASHINGTON, April 6.
From an official source, we state, that orders were dispatched from the English government (January the 22d) to the West-Indies, suppressing all the courts of Vice-Admiralty, excepting two, one at Jamaica, and another in the windward islands. It is proposed to establish permanent salaries for these two courts, and to appoint men of learning and abilities to preside in them. Several commanders of armed vessels, whose conduct has been irregular, have been recalled.
Progress is making in an amicable manner in the pending negotiations between the United States and England.
The building of the Arsenal and Military Stores, near Philadelphia, and the fortifications in Rhode-Island, are suspended by order of the President.
The two companies of dragoons are dismounted, and reduced to the rank of infantry. By the above measures a considerable expenditure of money will be saved.
The naval dock-yard of the United States will be established at Washington, in which the seven frigates, and other vessels of the United States not sold, will be laid up in ordinary. [The General Greene frigate is ordered to leave Newport immediately for Washington, to be laid up.]
Mr. Bee, of South-Carolina, and Mr. Sitgreaves, of North-Carolina, have declined their appointment of Circuit Judges.
FREDERICKTOWN, March 8.
Time not permitting the printer of this paper to join the respectable company of young gentlemen, who dined at Captain Valentine's Brother's tavern, on Wednesday the 4th inst. he contented himself by drinking (alone) in his office, the following TOASTS:
First. John Adams, late President of the United States—May he carry with him in retirement a self approving conscience; the sweet reward of every honest man.
Second. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States—May the wisdom of Solomon (son of David the Prophet) attend him.
Third. Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the United States—May he stick close to the friends of good order.
Fourth. Robert Goodloe Harper, the young how that shoots straight—May he always be ready to throw something in for the Good of the Loc.
Fifth. All honest Lawyers.
Sixth. More justice in our land, and less want of it.
Seventh. Peace and Unanimity among the great body of our citizens.
Eighth. The Freedom of the Press; not to abuse and vilify, but to advise, and mildly to correct, if necessary.
Ninth. My ninety-five subscribers, who withdrew their subscriptions, because I dared to think, not exactly as they thought. May they remember, that "a difference of opinion is not a difference in principle."
Tenth. Bad luck to Poverty—May the jade be driven from the door of the industrious, and dwell only where idleness exists.
Eleventh. MYSELF!—May the man who takes my paper, and who won't pay me for it, never have money to buy a paper, nor a friend to lend him one. May he remain as ignorant as that man, down yonder, on Bennet's creek, who never knew there was an Indian war!
PHILADELPHIA, April 14.
PEDESTRIAN FEAT.
A gentleman arrived here about 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from New-York, having walked that distance in 35 hours, on a wager of considerable amount. The time limited for the performance of this journey was 40 hours.
NEW-YORK, April 11.
A meeting of the Federalists was held last evening at the City Hotel in Broadway, which was the most respectable for character and numbers that this city ever witnessed. The meeting was opened by Mr. Harrison, who after many pertinent observations on the present crisis of our affairs, and the necessity of vigorous and united exertions at the ensuing election, in order to preserve to our country the blessings of social order, reported from the general committee a ticket for Members of Assembly, which was unanimously agreed upon.
After which General Hamilton addressed the meeting in one of those eloquent and impressive speeches which distinguish this superior man. He took a general view of the state of the country since the revolution—examined the conduct of the two parties
which have existed in it—showing that it was to the Federal party exclusively that we owe the unexampled prosperity which we have hitherto enjoyed; and that those measures had met with undistinguished opposition from their adversaries. He dwelt upon the advantages which we had derived from our neutrality, and warned the merchants particularly against a blind confidence in our present prosperous situation. It was his opinion that the spirit of Jacobinism which has almost desolated France, and threatened the world, was now only held in chains by the power of one man, and that if the hand of the assassin could only reach the life of Buonaparte, the monster would rage again with more violence and ferocity than ever—That there was a set of men in this country, actuated, some by motives less worthy than others (who might rather be considered dupes) but the great mass of whom were downright Jacobins at heart, and upon whose movements and machinations it was of the last importance to keep the most vigilant eye—That it was highly important that Federalism should still discover to her enemies an energetic and imposing character—That it was of extreme consequence that the State of New-York should be able to harmonize with the politics of New-England; for although he was disposed to hope the best from the administration of Mr. Jefferson, yet it was certainly desirable that we should be able to present such a phalanx as might enable us to support the Chief Magistrate, if he went right, and sufficient to deter him if he appeared disposed to go wrong.
It would be impossible to follow him in detail through his long and animated speech; of which this is but a feeble outline. It was the energy of Demosthenes, the ardour of Chatham, the overpowering rapidity of Fox, the logic of Pitt, and the classical imagery of Burke. In short, it was worthy of Alexander Hamilton. It gave a new pulse to the public feelings, and we hope to see its effects among all classes of men.
April 16.
Captain Little, arrived here yesterday from St. Croix, informs, that on the 20th of March he was boarded by the British frigate Amphitrite, the officers of which informed him, that the British had taken the Island of St. Bartholomews.
The ship Patterson, Aborn, and ship Charlotte, Morgan, belonging to Providence, R. I. failed from Rio-Janeiro, in co. with Capt. Elderkin, in the brig Maria, arrived at Martinique.—Capt. E. last there, ship Palmyra, Sowle, of Providence, and brig Juno, Hills, of Boston, to sail in a few days. December 31st, lat. 22: 6, long. 27: 45, spoke ship Manchester, Brice, belonging to Philadelphia, 41 days from Bristol (O. E.) bound to the N. W. Coast.
The following is the Address of the republican citizens of the town and vicinity of Fayetteville, (N. C.) to the President of the United States.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
SIR, You have long been ranked among the number of distinguished patriots whose transcendent virtues claim the plaudits of United America.
In choosing you to fill the arduous office of First Magistrate of the Union, the nations of the earth shall behold another signal instance evincing that decided worth alone deserves the suffrages of freemen!
Whatever diversity of opinion may have recently prevailed, we dare hazard the prediction, it will be found in the event to have been substantially that salutary jealousy of rights inseparable from the nature of man in society.
We respectfully felicitate you, Sir, and heartily congratulate our fellow-citizens in general, on the auspicious issue of the late election, which has so conspicuously proved the excellence of the system we have adopted, and prefer to all others.
Contemplating the extensive powers delegated to the Supreme Executive, we feel our souls animated by the reflection that the proposed in the age, who dictated and executed the ever memorable instrument of
THE Almighty Ruler inspire and direct our councils, and prolong your useful life! Signed on behalf of the Republican citizens of the town and vicinity of Fayetteville.
ROBERT COCHRAN, MICHAEL MOLTON, Fayetteville, N. C. March 13, 1801.
THE PRESIDENT'S ANSWER.
Washington, March 17.
GENTLEMEN, Your felicitations on the issue of the late election are highly gratifying to me. I never doubted that the diversity of opinion, which for some time prevailed among us, proceeded from honest diversity of view, while the good of our country was the common object of all.
Though I shall sincerely endeavour to merit the confidence which my fellow-citizens have been pleased to repose in me, yet I should deem it an injurious effect of that conduct, were it to lull to rest that salutary jealousy and vigilance so essential towards preserving integrity and attention in the public functionaries. However error or passion may at times lead us astray, I trust that the principles of '76 will forever form a point of union, round which we shall learn to rally, and to recognize one another; encircling them with a mass of strength which the world cannot shake.
Accept for yourselves, and the Republican
citizens of the town and vicinity of Fayetteville, the tender of my high consideration and respect.
TH. JEFFERSON, Robert Cochran and M. Molton, Esq's, Fayetteville.
Extract from the National Intelligencer.
"We are informed from all quarters that Mr. Gallatin is to be secretary of the Treasury;—although there has not appeared any official announcement of his appointment, it is clear that it is expected by the public; and that the President in nominating him will be the organ of the enlightened wishes of the people."
To the candor of this novel dictator we are also indebted for an acknowledgment that "in some parts of the Union there appears to exist some sentiments of disapprobation."
But he assumes too much, when he attributes these "sentiments of disapprobation" merely to the magic of the word foreigner. Recently descending from vigorous and unsearching adventures, Americans only claim their birth-right in case of equal abilities. Prove that a Hamilton, a Burr, a Buonaparte, or any other, is a competitor for public favour, and possessed of great talents, united to industry and fidelity, and no people are more liberal than Americans; but they are not therefore to admit every specious pretender, nor every assuming foreigner, to an equality on all occasions, with the defendants of those, who at an immense expense of blood and treasure, have made this vast and valuable territory now their own.
On the contrary, a mere pretender to great talents is the more an object of contempt for an assumed superiority over the people of another country. Thus far have I promised, not in hostility to the Eulogist, but to give him an opportunity to support his pretensions in favour of Mr. Gallatin to one of the most important offices in the gift of the Executive of the United States. Perhaps the easiest mode will be to exhibit the most prominent public charges against the candidate, that they may be answered in due order either by himself or by his friend.
He has often been publicly accused for the evident enmity to the Federal government of the United States which pervades most of his speeches and writings.
He has been charged with having had a principal concern in fomenting the Western Insurrection, and without uniform endeavours to check the most beneficial measures of the Federal government, on all occasions. With having uniformly and sullenly opposed all those measures by which the remnant of our commerce has been saved from falling into the hands of piratical cruisers. With having artfully and meanly endeavoured to disguise the success of those measures after they have been clearly ascertained. With having endeavoured to promote direct taxes on the farmer in preference to excise and imposts on luxuries, contrary to the opinions of all experienced writers on the subject of finance. With having expressed desires that, by immediate and direct burthens on the people, we should return those important public loans, obtained by sales of our stocks in Europe, at a time when a much larger capital stock could be most beneficially employed both in commerce and agriculture, and ultimately easily paid for, by the gradual sale of our vast western territory, wisely appropriated to these purposes by law of Congress. With having a desire to destroy the present Federal government, by rendering its operations too insignificant and trifling to engage and secure the affections of the people of the United States. With having desired to reduce both the number and the salaries of our public officers, already scarce sufficient to afford the common comforts of life, knowing that by making these objects more contemptible, the Federal government would be the more easily dispensed with by the people. With having endeavoured to saddle the new Federal government with the origin of the expenses of the old, to promote thereby an invidious comparison, and thus to favour another revolution. With having endeavoured to alarm the people by injurious charges against their public officers, and by purposely mis-stating the net amount of the public debts. With having encouraged a ridiculous distinction between the interests of commerce and agriculture, when the experience of all ages has shown that there can be no incentive to industry in a free country, where commerce is not encouraged as its basis; that while nearly all the profits of the carrying trade are ultimately paid to the farmer, he has the strongest possible interest in the encouragement of commerce to the greatest extent.
I have stated these few heads of the many public charges which have appeared against Mr. Gallatin, all which I shall be glad to see refuted; but till then, both the President and Senate are in duty bound, not to trust him with one of the important concerns of the United States. If in the man to be selected for the office of Secretary of the Treasury, any thing more than the talents of a common clerk are expected, Mr. Gallatin is much injured if he is yet suited for that office; nor indeed can it be reasonably expected that a native of a paltry state can be at once brought to expand his mind to legislate for a world like the United States of America.
A PETER the great, or a BUONAPARTE, (who has lately shown his ideal skill in encouraging a most liberal system of finance) will be required for the United States, or our "Lilliputian (Federal) ties" will burst from a general contempt from their extreme insignificance.
COLUMBIUS.

From a St. Croix paper of the 22d of March.
PROCLAMATION.
Official intelligence being communicated to this government from the Danish Ambassador in London, of his Britannic Majesty having ordered a hostile embargo on all Danish vessels in their harbours, all trading persons in the Danish West-India islands are hereby warned and forbid to go to any English port; in order also to prevent that no illicit goods, such as money, ammunition or warlike stores be clandestinely exported, it has been thought necessary to forbid all exportation in general from the islands, except West-India produce to America. In consequence of which no other clearances from the custom house shall take place without a positive permission or order from the government here, and the Commandant of St. Thomas, whereby the respective officers of the custom houses are also earnestly enjoined to guard against any thing being clandestinely carried off. And whereas it is at the same time incumbent on every honest Buyer to partake in the defence of the country, nobody shall be allowed to quit the island without a special passport from the government or the Commandant of St. Thomas, as long as these hostilities shall continue.
Given under his Majesty's Seal, and my Hand.
Government House, March 14, 1801. (L. S. R.) LINDEMANN.
BOSTON, April 18.
Latest from England.
Since our last, the Galen, Capt. Hinckley, has arrived from London. The latest paper by her is of the 7th of March.
The British King was rapidly recovering his health. Mr. Pitt still continued to direct the helm of State; but it was supposed he would retire when the King's health was re-established. The best English politicians pronounce the affairs of the nation to wear the most melancholy aspect; and peace was not expected. Naval preparations were making with spirit throughout the kingdom; and the price of bread was falling.
It has been ascertained that the squadron which escaped from Brest has arrived at Toulon; having captured the St. Lucia British frigate, of 32 guns; a cutter and a fire ship.
An article in a London paper of the 6th of March, mentions information having been given by an American vessel at sea, that the French government had issued orders for sending into France all neutral vessels bound to England with provisions.
The prize corvette Berceau, captured by the Boston, is undergoing a thorough repair, in order to be delivered into the clean hands of the French, in the most decent order.
Samuel Brown, Esq. has declined accepting the Naval Agency at this port. It is said Capt. James Prince will receive the appointment.
Extract of a letter from Dr. Lettsom, to Dr. Waterhouse, by the Galen.
"I here send some fresh vaccine matter, and shall continue to send it by every opportunity, on thread, or lancet, and between glass. By the same opportunity thou wilt receive some from Dr. Jenner and Dr. Pearson. I shall continue to transmit fresh fluid frequently, being truly anxious to promote a practice which combines three important principles: 1st. It never kills, 2d. It entails no foreign or constitutional disease, 3d. It is not infectious."
Extract of a letter from Dr. Pearson. "I can see no objection to the term Kine-Pox, instead of Cow-Pox."
The Editor noticed, as a valuable curiosity, that the paper on which this letter was written, was made of Barley-straw entirely: it was a fine straw-colour, and of a very good quality indeed. What an inestimable thing would this be to our country, where the scarcity of rags is a serious misfortune to our paper manufacturers. [Centinel]
THE BARBARY POWERS.
To the Agents and Consuls of the United States of America, residing in the different ports of France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Barbary States, and British Garrisons in the Mediterranean, and to all others whom it doth concern.
GENTLEMEN,
I had the honour to inform you, in my circular of the 12th of November, 1800, that certain unjust demands having been made by the Bashaw of Tripoli upon the United States of America, which I found it my duty to repel; that said Bashaw had publicly announced, in an official manner, that he would declare war against the United States of America in six months, to commence from the 22d day of October, 1801, if his demands, which he purposely made in an evasive and indeterminate manner, were not complied with: I further informed you, that it would be unsafe for our merchant vessels to trade in the Mediterranean, or its vicinity, after the 22d day of March, 1801, as these faithless people generally commit depredations before the time or period allowed is expired. I likewise informed you, that I did not conclude, in virtue of his promise, that our vessels might remain in the Mediterranean until the month of March, but in consequence of this Regency being at war with Sweden, and the season of the year.
I have now therefore to observe, that a Treaty of Peace and Amity having been concluded between his Majesty of Sweden and this Regency on this day, the third of January,
1801, is now NO LONGER SAFE for the merchant vessels of the United States of America to remain in these seas, or its vicinity, as the Swedes have made the following conditions, in consequence of their having 131 of their subjects in bondage, viz.
They have agreed to pay Drs. 250,000, including all expenses for rice, and the ransom of their captives, and 20,000 dollars annually, in consequence of their being permitted to load here 3000 tons of salt annually; and as I have every reason to suppose the same terms will be demanded from the United States of America, and that our fellow citizens will be captured, in order to insure our compliance with the said degrading, humiliating and dishonourable terms; I find it my duty to request you to take such measures as will most effectually prevent any of our vessels from trading on this sea, until you are advised officially by me, or either of our Consuls at Algiers or Tunis, that this disagreeable affair is terminated, which from its nature will require much time, as it extends to making the United States tributary to Tripoli, and must first be authorized by a particular act of the Legislature. I therefore request the above named Agents and Consuls of the U. S. of America, and all others whom it doth or may concern, to communicate the contents of this circular letter to all merchants and masters of vessels belonging to the U. S. in order that they may withdraw their property immediately from these seas, and that our mariners may fly the impending danger. I likewise request them to make the letter circular, and to transmit copies of it along the respective coasts of their residence, and likewise to the Department of State, and wherever they may imagine that it will be most likely to answer the desired effect, as I have from hence but few opportunities.
In testimony of the absolute necessity of using the aforesaid precaution, before it should be too late, I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of my office.
Done at the Chancery of the U. States of America, at Tripoli, in Barbary, this 3d day of January, 1801, and of the Independence of the United States of America the 25th.
(Signed) JAMES L. CATHCART. THOMAS APPLETON, Esq. Consul of the United States at Leghorn.
April 20.
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION.
Messrs. RUSSELL and CUTLER, Having had access to know the particulars of the Dispatches received from the Minister at London, which probably will not be communicated to the public by the President soon, from political reasons, I embrace the opportunity to give you a sketch of the information I have learnt; for the authenticity of which, I can pledge myself, as the source from which I derived it is most respectable.
"Mr. King transmitted to Lord Grenville a note in which he acquainted his Majesty's Ministers, that he had it in command from the President of the United States, to declare that he had viewed with serious concern the frequent captures of American property on the high seas, by his Britannic Majesty's cruisers and armed vessels, which have been confirmed particularly in the West-Indies by condemnations entirely unwarrantable and unjust; —contrary to the existing treaty, and the common usage of all civilized nations. After describing the principles on which his Majesty's justices have acted in the West Indies; which he collected from documents furnished him and in his possession, he remonstrated in the most severe manner against such violent and unjust proceedings, declaring that should the government of Great-Britain continue to sanction such unwarrantable depredations on the American commerce, his government could no longer suppose that that amicable and good understanding which has so happily subsisted between the two countries, was the wish of the British government to preserve; in short, he could not but view those circumstances which have taken place, as a declaration of hostilities against the American flag; the honour of which he was called on to maintain. He expressed a sincere hope that the British government would do away, by a frank explanation, the unpleasant sentiments and ideas such disagreeable circumstances had naturally occasioned; he hoped to find in such professions of amity, with assurances that a stop should be put to such aggravations, the justice of which his Majesty's Ministry must evidently determine. In such event the United States would find no impediment towards executing with fidelity her engagements with the Court of St. James's."
"Lord Grenville, in a note transmitted to Mr. King, acquainted him, he had lost no time in laying before his Majesty, the note he did him the honour on the 2d of February to address to him, and had it in command to return Mr. King an explicit declaration, that nothing has been more remote from his Majesty's most earnest wish, than to interrupt the good understanding engaged between the two countries; he intimated that the proceedings in the West-Indies complained of have been entirely without authority, and indeed contrary to the careful policy ordered to be preserved in his Majesty's West-India Colonies. He requested Mr. King to assure his government, that a rigid enquiry will be instituted after the aggravations complained of, and that arrangements will be made to prevent such like circumstances occurring in future."
The fracas which happened at Norfolk, between the sailors of the Semillante French frigate, and some American tars, appears by a late Norfolk paper to have been attended with no serious consequences.
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22.
At the annual town-meeting, on Wednesday last, the following gentlemen were re-elected to represent this town in the General Assembly, viz. JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM N. RHODES, THOMAS P. IVES, and DAVID L. BARNES, Esquires.
The votes for a Representative in Congress were as follows:
For Col. Noyes, 222 Gen. Stanton, 70
At the annual Town-Meeting held at Newport on Wednesday last, the following gentlemen were chosen to represent that town in the General Assembly of this State, viz. CONSTANT TABER, Esq. CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, Esq. Messrs. SAMUEL VINSON, WALTER NICHOLS, THOMAS G. PITTMAN, and PAUL M. MUNFORD.
On the night of Monday the 13th inst. a fire at Norwich consumed the house of Jackson Brown, Esq.—together with valuable papers and furniture:—but the most melancholy circumstance attending this affair is the loss of a daughter of Mr. Brown, aged about 8 years, who perished in the flames.
We learn from Washington, that the frigates President, Philadelphia, and Essex, with the Schooner Enterprise, are ordered to cruise in the Mediterranean, under the command of Commodore Truxton.
Arrived at Boston, on Monday 13th inst. the ship Alert, Bowles, from Canton, 113 days. Left at Canton, the ship John Jay, Capt. Dexter, of this port; ships George Barclay, and Severa, of N. York, and Fame, Jones, of Philadelphia. The ships Rising States, Capt. Scott Jenckes, of this port, Jenny, and brig Frances, of Boston, failed in company with the Alert.
Extract of a letter dated Paris, 22d Nivose, 11th of January, to a gentleman in New-York.
"Peace with the Empire appears certain; if God preserves the life of Buonaparte we may hope soon to have it with England. This is the general opinion, but the existence of the First Consul is threatened by the factions of Jacobins he has crushed, and who are daily conspiring against him. We all tremble—he alone remains calm and steady amidst his foes, more dangerous to France than her foreign enemies."
"A new conspiracy against the life of that good man has just been attempted and happily discovered. Two days ago (the 20th inst.) as he was coming to his apartment, he observed on the mantle piece a snuff box exactly similar to the one he usually carries—he was going to lay his hand upon it, when chance or reflection made him feel in his pocket, where he found his own box—Suspicion instantly arose, and his physician happening to come in, an experiment was made on a dog, who expired instantly. It was not enough for the Infernal Machine of the Rue St. Nicaise, of which you have doubtless heard; the same diabolical spirit seems unceasingly employed in contriving new means to destroy a man whose genius, whose courage and unparalleled abilities have rescued France from the most abject Directorial slavery, and whose only aim seems to be the restoration of universal peace to the world, and a solid and rational government to his own country."
For some days past strong N. W. winds have prevailed. At the change of the tide on Friday night last the frigate Constellation, laying at anchor in our river, in veering about, was suddenly thrown on a rocky shoal, and heeled on her side. In this situation she now remains; her lee gunnels being below the surface of the water. During the exertions to right her, on Saturday morning a seaman, falling with the main yard, which unexpectedly gave way, had his leg and thigh fractured. [Phila. pap.]
From Philadelphia, April 15.
The Hon. Timothy Pickering arrived in this city yesterday.
Extract of a letter from St. Croix, dated 22d ult.
"A brig arrived here yesterday from St. Kitts, and brought the news of 12 ships of the line from France, with troops on board, having arrived in the West-Indies, and all the troops from St. Kitts had embarked for Barbades. This news has raised the spirits of the inhabitants here, and sugars have risen to eight dollars."
The Captain of the Semillante French frigate, now in Philadelphia, has no knowledge of any fracas having happened at Norfolk between the seamen of his ship and the seamen of any other. The British ship of war which was there at the time of his arriving, left the day after the French frigate cast anchor.
The Chevalier De Frere, formerly Ambassador from Portugal to the United States, is appointed Prime Minister of the Court of Lisbon.
Captain Scott, arrived at Norfolk, informs, that the French have re-commenced the capture of American vessels in the European seas.
By the arrival of the brig Eliza from Gibraltar, we learn that the George Washington frigate, Captain Bainbridge, upon her arrival at Algiers, from Constantinople, took on board the French Consul at that place, and landed him at Alicante.—He was obliged to quit Algiers in consequence of the Dey having declared war against France at the initiation of the Ottoman Porte.
Capt. Davis, of the brig James Stuart, of this port, previous to his arrival at Gibraltar, spoke the French fleet from Brest, under the command of Admiral Gantheaume, and was informed they were bound to Naples; it was however generally believed at Gibraltar that they were going to Toulon, where two ships of the line had been ready for sea some time, and were to proceed finally to Egypt. A British fleet, under the command of Sir John Borlase Warren, from before Cadiz, consisting of four frigates, passed the Gut six days after, having previously dispatched a fast sailing frigate to watch their motions.
Ship Louisa (late Hoggard) of this port, has arrived at Messina, after being driven away from Leghorn.
Married,
In this town, Mr. William Mumford, merchant, to Miss Ann Elliot, of Boston.
At Stockbridge, Mr. Ebenezer Watson, of N. York, merchant, to Miss Frances P. Sedgwick, daughter of the Hon. Theodore Sedgwick, late Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
Died,
In this town, on the 8th inst. Rev. James Morton Hurley.
At Warren, in an advanced age, Cromwell Child, Esq. many years a member of the Legislature of this State.
By Direction of the Secretary of the Navy of the United States,
Notice is hereby given,
That on WEDNESDAY the 6th of MAY next, precisely at 12 o'clock (noon) on Union Wharf, Boston, will be sold by Public Vendue, to the highest bidder,
THE United States copper-bottomed Vessel of War, the MERRIMACK, lately commanded by Moses Brown, Esq. now lying at Boston wharf.
The Merrimack is a ship of 460 tons burthen; pierced for 40 guns on the main deck, 6 guns on the quarter deck, and 2 on the forecastle; has two full suits of sails, and her masts and spars are complete. She is a remarkable fast-sailer, easy in her rigging, was built at Newbury, in the year 1798, of the best of materials, and may be justly estimated one of the best ships in the State for beauty, strength and sailing, and she is well calculated for the India or China trade.
The terms of payment will be a credit of 3 and 6 months, by notes with two approved indorsers.
Immediately after the sale of the Merrimack,
The Iron Ballast will be sold, together with her Provisions. The terms of payment of which will be a credit of 60 days, by notes with two approved indorsers.
inventories of the Ship and Provisions may be seen, by applying at Store No. 6, Long Wharf, Boston.
Boston, April 17.
WANTED,
A QUANTITY of JOIST and STUDS, for which cash will be paid, if delivered by the first of June. Enquire at this Office. April 22.
THE subscriber having lately received from a medical gentleman in London, a supply of COW-POX MATTER, undoubtedly genuine, proposes to inoculate such persons as may apply in the course of the ensuing week. LEVI WHEATON.
April 22.
ADVERTISEMENT.
(Verbatim, by request.)
POMFRET Woodstock and Killingly For Carter's Journals did agree In every town to Providence For me to ride and bring from thence: With Cheerfulness I will Persevere And likewise Arrants I can do For Customers and every friend With all dispatch they may depend; Every Tuesday hope to arrive In Providence if I'm alive; Every Letter when it is ready, Please to lodge with Mr. Cady; For at his house I make my stand To serve you all the best I can, And every favour I must own Will gratify me, ALBEE STONE. Connecticut Post-Rider.

Selected Poetry.
EXTRACT From GOLDSMITH'S Deserted Village.
BESIDE you straggling fence that skirts the way, With blossom force unprofitably gay, There in his noisy mansion skill'd to rule, The village master taught his little school; A man severe and stern, to view; I knew him well, and every truant knew; Well had the iving tremblers learn'd to trace The day's disasters in his morning face; Full well they laugh'd, with counterfeited glee, At all his jokes; for many a joke had he; Full well the busy whisper, circling round, Convey'd the dismal tidings when he frown'd; Yet he was kind, or, if severe in aught, The love he bore to learning was in fault. The village all declar'd how much he knew; 'Twas certain that he could write and cypher too; Lands he could measure, terms and tides prefage, And ev'n the story ran that he could guage; In arguing too, the parson own'd his skill: For ev'n tho' vanquish'd, he could argue still; While words of learned length, and thund'ring sound, Amaz'd the gazing rustics rang'd around; And still they gaz'd, and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew. But past is all his fame. The very spot, Where many a time he triumph'd, is forgot.
THE WORM DOCTOR.
VAGUS, advanced on high, proclaims his skill By cakes of wondrous force the worms to kill: A scornful ear the wiser sort impart, And laugh at Vagus's pretended art. But well can Vagus what he boasts perform, For man (as Job has told us) is a worm.
BANKRUPTCY.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against GEORGE ROBINSON, of North-Providence, merchant, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to us, the undersigned commissioners, on the eleventh, eighteenth, and twenty-fifth inst. and on the twenty-third day of May next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at Dr. John Williams' house, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and assets; when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first meeting to choose Assignees; and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent to, or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the said commissioners shall appoint. PARIS J. TILLINGHAST, JOSEPH JENCKES, GEORGE R. BURRILL, } Com's. April 8.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against SAMUEL W. GREENE and JOHN BARKER, of Providence, merchants, and they being declared Bankrupts, are hereby required to surrender themselves to us, the undersigned commissioners, on the tenth, eighteenth, and twenty-fifth inst. and on the twenty-second of May next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon on each day, at Dr. John Williams' house, and make a full discovery and disclosure of their estate and effects; when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first meeting to choose Assignees, and at the last meeting the said Bankrupts are required to finish their examination, and the creditors are to assent to, or dissent from the Allowance of their certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupts, or that have any of their effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the said commissioners shall appoint. PARIS J. TILLINGHAST, JOSEPH JENCKES, GEORGE R. BURRILL, } Com's. April 8.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, April 14, 1801.
THE Creditors of JOSEPH MASURY, of Providence, in the county of Providence, Yeoman, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the first Wednesday in May next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, April 13th, 1801.
THE Creditors of OTIS WILLIAMS, of East-Greenwich, in the county of Kent, Cabinet-Maker, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the first Wednesday in May next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
A YOUNG MAN, who can produce a good recommendation, wishes for a place in a Grocery-Store. Particular information can be obtained by applying at this Office. March 18.
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber on the 14th of March last, an apprentice Boy to the blacksmith's business, named BENONI THORNTON, dark complexion, about five feet four inches high, had on when he went away, a London smok'd coat and pantaloons, a fowndown vest, and a white caftor hat; he is about nineteen years of age. Whoever will return said Boy shall receive the above reward, but no charges. DANIEL OWEN, jun.
N. B. All persons are forbid harbouring or trusting him on penalty of the law. Gloucester, April 14.
Public Vendue.
On Thursday the 23d of April inst. at 9 o'clock in the morning, will be sold at Public Auction, at BENJAMIN HOPPIN and SON'S Auction-Room, a large collection of
BOOKS,
In the various Arts and Sciences, in which are included the most celebrated authors, such as SHAKESPEARE, Goldsmith, Newton, Milton, BUCKLE, Robertson, KAIMES, Hervey, Sterne, Voltaire, &c. Also, Voyages, Travels, Novels, Plays, Magazines, and other Periodical and Miscellaneous publications, affording an excellent opportunity to furnish new or replenish old-Libraries, as the whole will positively be sold, or sacrificed. As Private Sale will be offered.
A few elegant silver mounted Spectacles, suitable for all sights. Catalogues will be delivered the day previous to, and at the time and place of sale. April 8.
Herds Grass and Redtop.
A QUANTITY of choice Herds-Grass and Redtop Hay-Seed, this day received, and to be sold at the store of THOMAS JONES, per bushel, or less quantities. April 8.
AARON MAN
HAS FOR SALE, BARLEY, Oats, Long-Island Flax-Seed. Red and White Clover-Seed, Herds-Grass, Redtop, Bent and Fowlmeadow do. Also, All sorts of Steel, Nailrods, large and small Shovels, Spades and Hoes of the best kind. Hard-Ware in general, as usual. April 8.
Cheap for Cash.
Benjamin Thurber,
At the old Sign of the Bunch of Grapes, has for Sale, A FRESH assortment of fashionable new Goods; among which are a variety of Fancy Patches, Chintz, Calicoes, English and India Satins, Lustrings, bulk for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Bengal, Crapes, tambour'd Muslin, Lappets, Muslinets, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrella Vest Patterns, white and black Laces, orocco and Florentine shoes, Russells, Moreens, Velvets, India Cotton, Cotton Wool, a large assortment of Looking Glasses, London Pewter, Knives and Forks, China, Delft and Glass Ware, new fashioned Tea Pots; a great variety of other articles, too numerous to mention, all which to be sold at the lowest advance for cash in hand. Friends and customers are invited to call and see for themselves, and they will be waited upon with pleasure, whether they purchase or not. April 8.
FROM THE POSTRIDER.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform his Customers, that the Newspapers dated on the twenty-second day of April, will be the last date he can furnish them with, as he purposes to follow other business. He informs all who are indebted to him, that he shall not have an opportunity to collect any debt due to him after the above date; and that it is his earnest request, that all who are indebted to him for Newspapers or Books, should pay him, previous to said date, to prevent cost. He presumes that no one will expect him to pursue his route on purpose to collect a few trifling debts. All those gentlemen that take papers, and do not have them left at their own dwellings, will be so obliging as to leave their money where their papers are left.
He also informs, that he shall continue the Aqueduct Business, or Water Works, at the low price of one shilling and three pence per rod. Any gentleman who wishes to convey water to his dwelling the ensuing season, is desired to make application to the subscriber previous to the discontinuance of his riding, who will gratefully receive the smallest favours. JOSEPH FULLER, Postrider from Providence to Brookfield. April 3.
For Sale,
THE Schooner OLIVE-BRANCH, as she now lies, at the late Captain Christopher Sheldon's wharf, in good order and fitted for sea, most sails and rigging new; she is a strong good vessel, about 75 tons burthen, and carries 600 barrels. For particulars enquire of SAMUEL WHEATON. April 8.
For Sale,
THAT valuable real Estate late the property of William Sessions, consisting of a well finished convenient Dwelling-House, almost new, together with the Lot on which it stands, having a good well of water thereon, situated on the main street, nearly opposite the Episcopal Church, adjoining a 15 feet gangway leading to the water. If the above premises are not sold soon, they will be let. For further particulars enquire of ABEL ALLEN, Who has for Sale, At his Lumber-Yard, near the Episcopal Church, Seasoned Merchantable Pine Boards and plank, Spruce studs and joists. Best Connecticut round bundle Shingles and Laths, &c. together with a quantity of Window Frames and Sashes of different sizes. Also, One new fall back Chaise, brass mounted, with harness complete, made of the best materials. Providence, April 1, 1801.
Just landed from on board the Schooner Delight, Charles Spooner, master, ONE Hundred and Forty hogheads Surinam MOLASSES, good for retailing. For sale by RICHARD JACKSON, jun. GEORGE JACKSON, and BENJ. and EDWARD ABORN. Who have likewise for sale, Turks Island and Lisbon Salt, per quantity. March 25.
JUST imported from the Schooner Betsey, Captain Thornton, from Cape-Francois, also for sale by SAMUEL ABORN, jun. at his store on the Long Wharf; Who has also for sale, A few Casks of St. Croix Rum, and 5 boxes, containing 50 bottles each, best Port Wine, 4 years old. March 18.
Augustus Larned and Co. Have for Sale, FIRST quality of Cape Sugars, Coffee and Logwood. March 18.
LOST,
ONE three dollar bill and one two dollar bill, and a certificate for a pension from the United States, payable to RICHARD SEPHTON, contained in a parchment pocket book. Whoever finds the above pocket book, and will return it and the contents to the Printer, shall be reasonably rewarded. March 17.
To be Sold,
ONE half of a Dwelling-House, fifty feet front by twenty-five back, and lot, where the subscriber now lives, in Broadway, west side of the bridge, Providence. LSO, Adjoining the same, a forty foot Lot, with a new Shop thereon, thirty feet by twenty; very convenient for a West-India goods store. LIKEWISE, One half of a forty foot Lot, a few rods from the Rev. Mr. Wilson's Meeting-house, with a small two story Dwelling-house and Blacksmith's shop thereon. Any Gentleman inclining to purchase the whole or part, will apply to SAMUEL JACKSON, 2d. March 4.
To be Sold,
For cash or notes payable at the Bank in Newport (R. I.) with approved endorser. AN excellent Lot of Land, belonging to Dr. WILLIAM HANDY, now rented for 80 dollars per annum, situated on the hill in the town of Newport, containing about eight acres, which for fertility of soil and beauty of prospect (especially of the sea) is equal if not superior to any on the island. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next. Said land may be laid out into ten house-lots, sixty feet front and seventy-seven feet rear. ALSO, A neat and well finished House on Eaton's Point (so called) and nearly opposite the house lately the property of JOSEPH WANTON, Esq. deceased. Said house is in complete repair, and newly painted, now in the occupation of Mrs. GRATTAN. Possession will be given on the 12th of May next. Good titles will be given the above. Apply to ROSEWELL SALTONSTALL, Attorney to said Handy. New-London (Gen.) January 30. (am.)
To be Sold,
A CONVENIENT and well-finished two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms upon a floor, and adjoining the Providence Bank. For particulars apply to the subscriber living on the premises. April 8. DEBORAH CLAP.
This day Published, and for Sale at HENRY CUSHING'S Book-Store, West Side of the Bridge, [Price 18 dols. per hundred in sheets, 3 dols. 50 cts. per doz. bound, or 37 1-2 cents single,]
The American MORALIST.
By GEORGE CHIPMAN. The above is a judicious selection from the most approved writers, ancient and modern, with original pieces, dialogues, &c. designed principally for the use of schools and young persons, but may justly claim some attention from the aged, the gentleman and the lady. The author's chief design, in this selection, was to furnish schools and young persons with a book containing ethical and religious lessons, represented and exemplified in such a manner as to enlighten the understanding, and captivate the heart. Though the general tenor of the book is of a moral and religious cast, yet the author has by no means been inattentive to that variety which is so pleasing and useful to young persons, and has interspersed pieces from natural and sacred history, together with biographical and allegorical descriptions. It has been honoured with the approbation of competent judges, but the compiler's request is, that parents and instructors of youth, who wish well to virtue and religion, and desire that the minds of all under their care may be duly and deeply impressed with early and real piety, would examine the work, and judge for themselves. March 11. 3m.
FOR SALE, BY
James and William D'Wolf, At their Store in BRISTOL, R. I. SUPERFINE Letter-Paper Writing do.
Bordeaux Wine, of an excellent quality Florence Oil, per cask, in flasks and bottles Marble Soap, per box 2 Boxes of Medicine Brimstone Coffee Black Pepper Sugar Italian Silks, plain and striped Ribbons Silk Stockings Sewing Silk Cambric Ladies long and short white Kid Gloves. N. B. The above goods are all genuine of their kind, just imported from Batavia and Leghorn, and will be sold on very moderate terms for cash, or on a reasonable credit. Bristol, January 31.
THE subscriber, contemplating a removal into the State of New-York, offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz. the Farm he now lives on, situated in the centre of the town of Pomfret, State of Connecticut; containing one hundred and fifty-two acres of as good land as any whatever, well proportioned for mowing, ploughing, pasturing, orcharding and woodland; with a large dwelling-house, 3 large barns, merchant shop, and other necessary out buildings; and one of the best stands for a merchant or tavern, being on the stage road from Boston to New-York through Hartford, and where the New-London and Norwich road to Worcester intersects with the Boston stage-road, and the road from Providence to Hartford passes by the door of said dwelling-house, and is as pleasant a situation as any in the State. Also, Another about a mile and a half from the meeting-house, containing between eighty and ninety acres of good Land, well proportioned for a farm, has one of the best orchards in Pomfret, which makes yearly from 70 to 100 barrels of cider, and is handsomely situated, with an upright House, and a large good Barn. Also, Another, about one mile from said meeting-house, containing about 65 acres of Land, all under good improvement, and cuts yearly twenty loads of hay, and makes about twenty barrels of cider, with an old upright House thereon; the land is excellently watered, and as good as any in Pomfret. Also, Another, lying about one hundred rods from said meeting-house, containing between 40 and 50 acres of the best kind of mowing and pasturing. Also, A Meadow, one mile east of the first mentioned dwelling-house, containing about 30 acres of the first quality of Land, cuts yearly thirty-five loads of hay, and lays on the main road to Providence. The above Lands are well watered, and as pleasantly situated as any in Pomfret, and will be sold altogether or separately as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. Also, a Farm in Windover, county of Berkshires, State of Massachusetts, containing 350 acres of land, pleasantly situated, about 3/4 of a mile from the meeting-house, with a good farm house and two large barns, will keep yearly 20 cows, and with good husbandry in a few years would keep 40 with other stock, and is well situated to make 2 or 3 Farms. Also, about one thousand acres of Land on Union river, State of Vermont. All the above Lands will be sold low for ready pay, and an indispensable title given, by SETH GROSVENOR. Pomfret (Connecticut) February 20.