The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1800-09-10 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. 89. ]
WEDNESDAY, September 10, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
Laws of the United States.
PUBLISHED
By Authority.
SIXTH CONGRESS
OF THE United States.
At the First Session, begun and held at the city of PHILADELPHIA, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday the second of December, 1799.
CHAPTER LXVI.
An ACT to lay additional duties on certain articles imported.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the thirtieth day of June next, the following duties, in addition to those now in force, and payable on the several articles herein after enumerated, shall be laid, levied and collected upon those articles respectively, at their importation into the United States from any foreign port or place, that is to say; upon all brown sugar, one half cent per pound; upon all sugar candy, two cents and an half per pound; upon all molasses, one cent per gallon; and upon all goods, wares and merchandise now paying a duty of ten per centum ad valorem, two and one half per centum ad valorem.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That from and after the thirtieth day of June next, the duties now imposed and payable on wines, imported into the United States from any foreign port or place, shall cease and be abolished; and that in lieu thereof the following duties shall thenceforth be laid, levied and collected upon all wines so imported in casks, bottles, or other vessels, that is to say: Upon all Malmsey, Madeira, and London particular Madeira wine, fifty-eight cents per gallon; upon all other Madeira wine, fifty cents per gallon; upon all Burgundy, Champagne, Rhenish, and Tokay wine, forty-five cents per gallon; upon all Sherry wine, forty cents per gallon; upon all Saint Lucar wine, forty cents per gallon; upon all Claret and other wines not enumerated, when imported in bottles or casks, thirty-five cents per gallon; upon all Lisbon, Oporto, and other Portuguese wines, thirty cents per gallon; upon all Teneriffe, Faval, Malaga, Saint George, and other Western Island wine, twenty-eight cents per gallon; and upon all other wines, when imported, otherwise than in bottles or casks, twenty-three cents per gallon.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That an addition of ten per centum shall be made to the several rates of duties above specified and imposed, in respect to all such goods, wares and merchandise as aforesaid, as shall, after the said thirtieth day of June, be imported in ships or vessels not of the United States.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the duties laid by this act shall be levied and collected in the same manner, and under the same regulations and allowances as to drawbacks, mode of security, and time of payment respectively, with the several duties now in force on the respective articles herein before enumerated.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That on account of the additional duties laid on brown sugar and molasses by this act, the following sums respectively shall, from and after the thirtieth day of December next, be added to the drawbacks now allowed by law, on sugar refined within the United States and exported therefrom, and on spirits distilled from molasses within the United States, and exported therefrom, that is to say: On all sugar so refined and exported, one cent per pound; and on all spirits so distilled and exported, one cent per gallon; which additional drawbacks shall be allowed and paid according to the regulations now established by law, respecting the present drawbacks allowed on the said articles.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the proceeds of the duties, laid by this act, shall be solely appropriated and applied for the discharge of the interest and principal of the debts of the United States, heretofore contracted, or to be contracted during the present year.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 13th, 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER LXVII.
An ACT appointing the time, and directing the place of the next meeting of Congress.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the session of Congress next ensuing the present shall be held at the city of Washington, in the district of Columbia; and said session shall commence on the
third Monday of November, one thousand eight hundred.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 13th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER LXVIII.
An ACT to make provision relative to rations for Indians, and to their visits to the seat of government.
Sec. 1. 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 shall be, and hereby is authorized and empowered to cause such rations as he shall judge proper, and as can be spared from the army provisions without injury to the service, be issued under such regulations as he shall think fit to establish, to Indians who may visit the military posts of the United States on the frontiers, or within their respective nations.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the President of the United States shall be, and hereby is further authorized and empowered to cause to be defrayed, on the part of the United States, the reasonable expenses of such Indians as may from time to time visit the seat of government thereof, for their journeys to, stay at, and return from the same; and also to cause to be given to such Indians, during their stay as aforesaid, such presents as he shall judge necessary.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That a separate account of all rations issued, and expenses defrayed as aforesaid, and of the expenditures occasioned by such presents as aforesaid, shall be kept at the Department of War.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 13th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER LXIX.
An ACT supplementary to the act to suspend part of an act entitled, "An act to augment the army of the United States, and for other purposes."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to suspend any further military appointments, under the act to augment the army of the United States, and for other purposes; and under the ninth section of the act for the better organizing of the troops of the United States, and for other purposes, according to his discretion, having reference to economy and the good of the service.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the President of the United States shall be, and hereby is authorized and empowered to discharge, on or before the fifteenth day of June next, all such officers, non-commissioned officers and privates, as have heretofore been appointed, commissioned or raised, under and by virtue of the said acts, or either of them, except the engineers, inspector of artillery, and inspector of fortifications: Provided always , That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to authorize any reduction of the first four regiments of infantry, the two regiments of artillery and engineers, the two troops of light dragoons, or of the general and other staff, authorized by the several laws for the establishing and organizing of the aforesaid corps.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That to each officer, non-commissioned officer and private, who shall be discharged from service by virtue of this act, there shall be allowed and paid, in addition to the pay and allowances to which they are now entitled by law, a sum of money equal to three months pay of such officer, non-commissioned officer and private respectively.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. URIAH TRACEY, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
APPROVED—May 14th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER LXX.
An ACT supplementary to the act establishing the Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That until the fourth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and one, the Mint shall remain in the city of Philadelphia, and be carried on as heretofore under the laws now in force; any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. URIAH TRACEY, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
APPROVED—May 14th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER LXXI.
An ACT to make further provision for the children of Colonel John Harding, and Major Alexander Trueman, deceased.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there shall be annually paid to the guardian respectively of the sons and daughters of the late Colonel John Harding, deceased, and to the guardian of the late Major Alexander Trueman, deceased, for each son and daughter aforesaid, the sum of one hundred dollars, until they shall have respectively attained the age of twenty-one years, to be applied by the said several guardians to the suitable education of the said sons, and to the use of the said daughters.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. URIAH TRACEY, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
APPROVED—May 14th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a marble monument be erected by the United States, in the Capitol, at the city of Washington, and that the family of General Washington be requested to permit his body to be deposited under it; and that the monument be so designed as to commemorate the great events of his military and political life.
And be it further resolved , That there be a funeral procession from Congress Hall to the German Lutheran Church, in honour of the memory of General George Washington, on Thursday the twenty-sixth instant, and that an oration be prepared at the request of Congress, to be delivered before both Houses on that day; and that the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, be desired to request one of the members of Congress to prepare and deliver the same.
And be it further resolved , That it be recommended to the people of the United States to wear crape on the left arm as mourning for thirty days.
And be it further resolved , That the President of the United States be requested to direct a copy of these resolutions to be transmitted to Mrs. Washington, assuring her of the profound respect Congress will ever bear to her person and character; of their condolence on the late affliction dispensation of Providence; and in testifying her assent to the interment of the remains of General George Washington, in the manner expressed in the first resolution.
And be it further resolved , That the President of the United States be requested to issue a proclamation, notifying to the people throughout the United States the recommendation contained in the third resolution.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. SAMUEL LIVERMORE, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
APPROVED—December 24, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it be recommended to the people of the United States to assemble on the twenty-second day of February next, in such numbers and manner as may be convenient, publicly to testify their grief for the death of General George Washington, by suitable eulogies, orations and discourses, or by public prayers.
And be it further resolved , That the President be requested to issue a proclamation for the purpose of carrying the foregoing resolution into effect.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—January 6, 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of State be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to procure and transmit to the governor of the state of North-Carolina, a number of copies of the laws of the United States, equal to the number which the Secretary was heretofore authorized to transmit to the governor of the said state by an act, entitled, "An act for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States," to be deposited and distributed agreeably to the provisions of the said act, for the use and information of the citizens of the United States within the said states.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—February 3, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be requested to present to Captain Thomas Truxton, a golden Medal, emblematical of the late action between the United States' frigate Constellation, of thirty-eight guns, and the French ship of war, La Vengeance, of fifty-four; in testimony of the high sense entertained by Congress of his gallantry and good conduct in the above engagement, wherein, an example was exhibited by the captain, officers, sailors, and marines, honourable to the American name, and instructive to its rising navy.
And be it further resolved , That the conduct of James Jarvis, a midshipman in said frigate, who gloriously preferred certain death to an abandonment of his post, is deserving of the highest praise, and that the loss of so promising an officer is a subject of national regret.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—March 29th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Resolution respecting the copper mines on the south side of Lake Superior.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be authorized to employ an agent, who shall be instructed to collect all material information relative to the copper mines on the south side of Lake Superior, and to ascertain whether the Indian title to such lands as might be required for the use of the United States, in case they should deem it expedient to work the said mines, be yet subsisting, and if so, the terms on which the same can be extinguished: And that the said agent be instructed to make report to the President in such time, as the information he may collect may be laid before Congress at their next session.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—April 16, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.
Schooner Messenger, Hopkins, of this port, on her passage from Cape-Francis to Port Republic, was taken on the 25th of July, by an armed barge, within one mile of Cape-Nicholas Mole, manned, and the prize master ordered to proceed to Barracoa, within sight of which port Capt. H. retook the schooner, after a very severe scuffle, and has since arrived at Kingston, Jamaica.
A report is in circulation that the United States sloop of war Warren, Capt. Newman, from Vera Cruz to the Havanna, has been taken by the British frigate Quebec. The authority upon which this is stated, is said to be a letter received from the Havanna, which has words to the following effect: "We have long been in expectation of the arrival of the Warren; but it is now reported that she has been taken by the British frigate Quebec."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Tennessee, dated August 11.
"A severe battle has lately been fought between the Tawaws and Chippeways, through mistake; those two tribes having agreed to join their forces in a war contemplated against the Chickasaws, were forming a junction in the night; the two armies, each mistaking the other for the enemy (Chickasaws) a bloody battle ensued; which lasted a considerable time, until by their different languages they discovered their mistake. The wounded are taken to Fort Mafiac, near which place the battle was fought."
"We are assured, that on board thirty vessels now performing quarantine at the fort, there is not one person sick, and every inhabitant of the hospital on the island able to walk about."
"A heavy cannonade was distinctly heard off the coast on Saturday last, to the southward of Long-Branch, supposed to be an engagement; it began about 12 o'clock, and continued at intervals about an hour."
Information having been received by Robert Wharton, Esq. from M. de la Montagne, of New-York, that certain debited persons were in Philadelphia, who had altered sundry bank bills, from small to larger amounts, the proper officers were directed to make search for the persons. In a few days, by the activity of Mr. Hains, head Constable, with other civil officers, 3 persons was arrested and lodged in the goal of this city, viz. Roswell Bingham, alias Robert Beernan, Levy Stephens, and Ephraim Fitch. On them were found all the plates and apparatus, together with an immense number of altered bills, amounting to 1200 dollars, on the Manhattan bank, exclusive of a large amount on the Boston Branch Bank, and others.
The original bills of one dollar were altered

to 100; those of 5 to 30 and 50. The bills in every other respect were perfect, the signature, &c. being genuine. The manner in which they performed the alteration was by extracting with a liquid the original sum, and impressing a larger amount in its place. The bill, plates, liquid, &c. are all now in possession of the Mayor.
It appears from Ephraim Fitch, who has made a complete confession, that Roswell Bingham, alias Robert Beerman, and Levy Stephens, are the principals in this business, and that he was employed by them, at 25 dollars per month, as journeyman, to do the work, and to have no other emolument or concern whatever in the business. This man promises important information, provided he is pardoned.
Ebenezer Saunders, Postmaster, who was convicted of robbing the mail, and, imprisoned in the gaol of Annapolis, lately put a period to his existence by laudanum.
Two inhabitants of this city have lately subjected themselves to the operation of the health law. Having gone down the river one day last week, in an open sail boat, in passing Fort Mifflin, they imprudently stopped, and had a slight communication with one of the vessels lying at quarantine there; upon which they were boarded by the revenue boat, and immediately put under quarantine for 30 days, agreeable to law.
Foreign Intelligence.
Gen. Moreau's letter to the First Consul.
AT length, citizen Consul, we have forced M. de Kray to quit Ulm, his support. So decided a success has given us the double advantage of soon determining the fate of Germany, and revenging the French name. I trust it will have some influence in the negotiations which your victories in Italy will produce.
Seeing that the Austrian army maintained their camp at Ulm, which afforded them the means of advancing on the two banks of the Danube, and consequently of preventing our making any progress of consequence in Germany; not wishing to give them battle at Blenheim, fearing lest they should profit by my movement to proceed against Memmingen, unite to the Tyrol, and send down a corps into Italy, which would have much molested us, I resolved Gen. Lecourbe should manoeuvre on the Lech, hoping by that means to force Gen. Kray to come and cover Bavaria; but he manoeuvred in our rear. The battle of the 5th, which he lost, forced him to repass the Danube.
I then determined to pass that river below Ulm, to separate him by that means from his magazines at Donawerth and Ratisbon, and thus force him to fight us.
This movement was difficult and dangerous. We had neither the means of constructing bridges, nor boats to cross it. The enemy had destroyed the former, and sunk the latter.
I reinforced the corps of Gen. Lecourbe with five battalions and five regiments of cavalry, and I ordered him to obtain possession of one of the bridges on the Danube, between Dillingen and Donawerth.
This General executed the movement with a degree of courage worthy every praise. After having secured the posts of Lansburg and Augsburg, and having left the necessary troops there to protect his rear against the corps of the Prince de Reuss, stationed in the Tyrol, and which Generals Nanfouit and Molitor have beaten every time it has made its appearance, he approached Dillingen, Blenheim and Hochstedt.
I had directed the corps of Gen. Grenier, the right to the Danube, and the left to Kilsdorf. Gen. Richepanse, placed on the two banks of the Iller, covered the road from Ulm to Memmingen, and protected our communications with Helvetia, which parties of the enemy had greatly interrupted.
The three divisions of reserve under my orders were between the Cerniac and the Mindel, destined to support the attack of Gen. Lecourbe, and that which Gen. Grenier was to make against Guntzburg, if the first failed.
The army was thus situated on the 18th of June. After several engagements we forced the enemy to retreat to Ulm. Gen. Lecourbe on this day informed us of his having obtained possession of the bridge of Dillingen, and we determined seriously to attempt on the next day to gain those of Grenheim, Blenheim and Hochstedt.
Eighty naked swimmers, armed with muskets and cartouch-boxes, which they drew after them in three little boats, obtained possession of the villages of Orenheim and Blenheim, took the pieces of cannon which had been served by the cannoneers who had been placed at the cut of the bridge, and maintained themselves with extraordinary valour, while the pioneers and pontoniers laboured under the fire of the enemy with a valour equal to their activity in repairing the bridges, on which they passed succours to oppose the reinforcements which the enemy sent towards those points which they could not doubt were objects of attack.
The 94th demi-brigade passed after the swimmers, and courageously obtained possession of the villages of Grenheim and Blenheim, Langnau and Schavingen, where Gen. Marigni was slightly wounded. But this demi-brigade would have had much difficulty in supporting itself in these villages, notwithstanding its prodigious valour, without an extremely vigorous charge of two squadrons of the 1st regiment of carabineers, commanded by citizen Grimaldi. They passed one by one over the bridge of Grenheim; a squadron of the 8th of hussars, of the escort of Gen. Lecourbe, had joined them. They cut to pieces a corps of the enemy's cavalry thrice their number, took 6 pieces of cannon, 250 horses, and several standards. Four pieces of artillery, which were brought up to reinforce them, were also taken away. The
corps which came from Donawerth was almost wholly destroyed. The brigade of Gen. Laval began the pursuit. He stooped to oppose the corps which had come from Hochstedt, Dillingen and Lavingen. After several charges, in which the carabineers, cuirassiers, the 9th and the 6th of cavalry, and the 9th of hussars, distinguished themselves; they took about 2000 men, with their cannon and standards.
The enemy's forces were considerably augmented. The troops began to arrive from Ulm, and the bridges of Dillingen and Lavingen having been re-established, allowed the divisions of Decaen and Grandjean to join them with their cavalry, and to assist in a final charge of about 4000 horse, who drove the enemy beyond the Drenz, and rendered us masters of the position beyond Gundelsingen.
The 6th chasseurs, the 13th cavalry, the 4th hussars, and the 11th chasseurs, distinguished themselves in this affair. The remainder of this division, and that of Gen. Leclerc, rapidly passed the Danube, and on their arrival formed themselves in such a manner as was best adapted to enable them to resist the efforts which we presumed the enemy would make next day. General Grenier was also prepared to pass the Danube at Guntzburg; but they had previously cut away the arches of the bridge, had placed on the part on their side straw, pitch and other combustibles, in order to burn it at the moment of our attack. Scarcely had they executed their intention, than they beheld our swimmers in the water. Some of the latter had the boldness to attempt to extinguish the flames under the fire of the enemy; but that was impossible. The next day the corps of Gen. Grenier advanced against Lavingen. Gen. Richepanse was preparing to invest Ulm when the enemy's army abandoned it, leaving behind merely a garrison.
These combats have taken place on the famous theatre of war of Hochstedt. Gen. Lecourbe, who has evinced on this occasion extraordinary courage and talents, has been perfectly seconded by Generals Gudin, Montrichard, Despan, Laval, Schiner, and Puted. The corps of cavalry, which I have mentioned to have been directed by Generals Hautpolt and Davigne, has performed prodigies of valour. The conduct of the swimmers, commanded by Citizen Degrois, Adjutant of the 94th demi-brigade, is an instance of intrepidity of which there are few examples. Citizens Cabin and Galboni directed the artillery with infinite skill and bravery.
The loss of the enemy, without reckoning killed and wounded, is about 5000 prisoners, 20 pieces of cannon, and five standards.
The next day, the 6th regiment of chasseurs took a convoy of 300 waggons laden with grain. M. de Kray has quitted Ulm, and it is said is marching to give us battle. We hope to meet him half way.
PARIS, July 10.
There is no strong place between Munich and Vienna. If our army continues hostilities with the present vigour, Kray must fall back on Lintz (which is 105 miles W. of Vienna). Kray's army is in a destitute state. There is no concert in the operations of the different Austrian Generals, such is their disunion. Several Generals have resigned; and Kray has requested to be superceded. The militia of Württemberg are daily deserting from the Austrian army.
LONDON, July 7.
Of the killed, wounded and prisoners, in the battles about the time Munich was taken, we have no account. The French will obtain great wealth at Munich. The Elector of Bavaria, with his Court, fled.
July 8.
Buonaparte arrived at Paris in the night of the 1st of July. He was not expected till the night of the 2d, and disappointed those who had prepared to receive him in a particular manner. However, as soon as it was known he was at Paris, the gratitude of the citizens displayed itself in a thousand ways. A salute was fired on the next day; and addresses were presented to him. On the night following there was a general illumination. On seeing the Ministers and Council of State, the First Consul said, "Here I am again! Have you done much since I left you?" The answer from twenty mouths at once was, "Not so much as you, General!" Buonaparte was absent from Paris only 58 days.
The late convention has been honourably executed in Italy.
Several regiments have gone from the coast of France to the Mediterranean. Two companies of artillery remain on the island of Houat.
July 10.
A motion tending to peace was made in the House of Commons by Mr. Wellesley yesterday, and rejected with the usual powerful majority.
The Pope has made peace with Buonaparte.
July 12.
The Clef du Cabinet , Paris paper, asserts, that the Emperor, in answer to Buonaparte's proposition, has proposed an armistice for a year; but that the French insist on renewing the war, unless a speedy and solid peace be concluded. The German Minister is not disposed to make peace.
July 15.
The French army in Germany have now reached the very ground they possessed in 1796, when Jourdan was defeated, and Moreau was obliged to retreat. The French occupied every place as fast as the Austrians retreated. On the 23d and 24th ult. they took possession of Gengen, Heidenheim, the valley of the Brentz, Alen, Eisingen, Swabian Gemund, and Geislingen.
July 16.
At Lyons, Buonaparte, on his return from Italy, met some of his old soldiers. He accosted them by name, and observed that he had seen them pass the Tagliamento, in the face of the enemy; that he had done every thing to procure
peace; but that if an autumnal campaign should be necessary, he would make them pass the Tagliamento again, and bring them to the gates of Vienna.
July 20.
By the last accounts from Moreau, every thing was in preparation for an assault on Ulm, which is not expected to make much resistance.
July 21.
French papers to the 16th make no mention of any answer from Vienna to Buonaparte's overtures. The Emperor has undoubtedly waited for advice from England. This must now have arrived; and every thing concurs to induce us to presume our advice is of a pacific nature, although Mr. Pitt has not suffered the secret to transpire.
FALMOUTH, July 4.
Yesterday arrived the ship Lancaster , captain Wilson, from Savannah, laden with cotton, wood, rice, and flour; she had been captured by the Brave French ship privateer of 36 guns, of Bourdeaux, and recaptured by the Magicienne frigate. On the 4th of June, in lat. 35, N. long. 68 W. the Lancaster fell in with a ship, a brig, and a schooner; the two latter were privateers, which she endeavoured to bring to action, but could not, as they outsailed her. At 4 P. M. she came up with the ship, which proved to be the American vessel Mac , from Glasgow to Greenock, with dry goods, which she retook and sent for Lancaster.
Very late Foreign Intelligence.
By the brig Alert , Capt. Rich, arrived at Boston. Dates to August 4.
SUSPENSION OF ARMS.
OFFICIAL.
LONDON, July 29.
A cartel from Dunkirk, which arrived at Dover on Sunday, brought a telegraphic confirmation of the armistice in Germany.
Paris papers to the 26th inst. are received. They contain a copy of the convention for the armistice. By this convention it appears, the French are to keep possession of all Suabia, part of Franconia, and Bavaria. The Austrians, however, are to retain possession of Ulm and Ingolstadt. They are also to occupy the upper and lower Engadine. The French are to remain masters of Coire, and the territory between the line of Coire and the Engadine is to be neutral. Twelve days notice is to be given of the resumption of hostilities. The Austrian Gen. Count St. Julien is arrived at Paris from Vienna. The Moniteur states that his mission is to regulate the conditions of a general armistice, and to establish a good understanding respecting different circumstances which relate to the convention of Alexandria. It is probable, however, that his mission is of much greater importance, and that it relates to negotiations for peace between France and the Emperor. He has had frequent conferences with the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
OF PEACE.
RATISBON, July 15.
We are assured that the Court of Vienna has returned an answer to the First Consul's proposals for Peace, importing, "the Emperor wishes for peace not less than France, but for one that shall be general and durable; and durable it cannot be, if the Cisalpine republic shall be again established, the existence of which is alike dangerous to the existence of Italy, and of the Austrian Hereditary states. Should, however, the re-establishment of this republic be made a conditio sine qua non , it remains to be considered what France will propose for the security and indemnification of Austria." This answer is esteemed so accommodating, that negotiations are expected to be immediately commenced.
AUGSBURG, July 17.
The head quarters of Gen. Moreau will now be removed to Augsburg, where it seems probable the Congress for peace will be held.
It is said the First Consul Buonaparte, will come to the Congress for a peace to be held in this city.
VIENNA, July 18.
The English have exerted themselves to prevent our entering on negotiations, but in vain; but the Austrian Ministry, though inclined to treat, will not treat but in conjunction with England.
LONDON, July 31.
A motion was yesterday made in the Commons Council of the city, that a petition in favour of peace should be preferred to his Majesty; but it finally failed.
August 4.
It is reported, on the authority of an American gentleman arrived at Dover, that Preliminaries of Peace between the Austrian and French governments were signed at Paris on Tuesday last, the 29th ult. and that intelligence of the event was brought to Calais on Thursday last by express.
The last Paris papers received were those of the 29th, and they were silent on the subject. The signing, however, might have taken place on that day, after they were printed.
ARMED NEUTRALITY.
LONDON, July 26.
The Ministers of the Northern Powers are about to assemble at Peterburgh, for the supposed purpose of concluding on the armed neutrality.
It is reported that the English Minister at the Court of Sweden, has left Stockholm, without being indulged with an interview with the King.
The coalition of the four great Northern Powers seems to require daily more consistency.
Lord Carysford has departed on an extra mission to Berlin, supposed to relate to the talked of coalition of neutrals.
Orders have reached Deal for our cruisers to capture all ships and vessels sailing under Danish colours.
The Frans , a Danish frigate, and convoy, remain in the Downs; the officers have possession of the ship, and they all hoist the Danish colours. Several of the officers were, on Monday, on shore; they are dressed much in the English taste; the uniform is a blue coat, with red collar and cuffs, and a large gold epaulet on the right shoulder.
August 4.
From the opposition made by two Danish frigates, in two different quarters, to have their convoys searched by our cruisers, there seems but too much reason for concluding that the Northern Powers have come to a determination to resist our maritime superiority. Ministers have therefore pitched upon Lord Whitworth, to go to Copenhagen to enter into explanations with the Court of Denmark. Lord Whitworth from his situation, at the Court of Peterburgh, has had an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the views, the interests, and the intrigues of the Northern Powers, and he will therefore be enabled to apply himself the more successfully to those feelings from which the late measures of Denmark proceeded.
July 31.
The Committee appointed by the French government to manage the emigrants from the list of Emigrants, has been dissolved for improper indulgencies, and a new committee appointed, who are more restricted. The measure is not thought to discover Buonaparte's particular sentiments; but to be a measure of policy to appease the Jacobins.
Miscellaneous Paragraphs.
RUSSIA.
A Dresden Journal says, that Paul I. has demanded of the Emperor of Germany, 1,500,000 roubles, as an indemnification for the expenses in the last campaign, and has declared, that if they are refused, he will take possession of Galicia.
The Russian Ambassador and all Russians are called from Constantinople—and the correspondence between that city and Vienna has been intercepted.
The Emperor of Russia, we understand, has ordered all French Emigrants, except Louis, to leave his territories.
All the English diplomatic characters have left Peterburgh.
EGYPT.
Various articles agree that a new treaty for the evacuation of Egypt by the French has been agreed upon; and that several transports with French passengers had failed from thence accordingly.
Domestic Articles.
NEW-YORK, August 29.
We understand that three or four persons of good appearance, have been arrested in this city, who are supposed to have belonged to that gang which committed lately such depredations in Baltimore. They had commenced their operations with great system and adroitness. That these gentlemen have been arrested so soon in their projects, reflects great credit on the intelligence and activity of our municipal officers.
A man (perhaps one of the above mentioned fraternity) yesterday entered a house in Stone-street, and very leisurely proceeded to load himself with all the plate which the sideboard and closets contained, and had left the house unperceived by any belonging to it. Fortunately somebody passing that moment suspected him, from seeing him thus muffled up and loaded, and went instantly in the house to enquire if any thing was missing. The discovery of the theft was immediately made, and the pursuit fortunately succeeded.
September 2.
Thirteen adults and two children died of the prevailing disease at Baltimore, the 24 hours ending last Friday morning at sunrise.
The Governor of Virginia has issued his proclamation, enjoining all vessels going from the port of Norfolk up James River, to perform quarantine at Jordan's Point—and also the same to be observed in all other ports within that commonwealth, in consequence of the existence of the yellow fever, or some contagious disorder, at that place.
Extract of a letter from Norfolk, dated Aug. 22. "The deaths yesterday were twenty-one. Many are in a very suffering condition indeed; and there is a probability of its becoming general, for want of fresh provisions. Few country people will venture in to market, though their produce will bring an extravagant price."
Capt. Everston, of the brig Fanny , from New-Providence, arrived at Baltimore last Thursday, took off from Crooked Island Capt. Howard and crew, six in number, of the schooner Two Sisters , of New-York, having been stranded 14 days previous to his going through that passage.
September 3.
Yesterday one of the men employed on the Brooklyn ferry, in crossing the river, fell overboard and was drowned. He was rowing hard at the bow of the boat against a strong tide, when suddenly the throwpin fell out, and the oar struck out on the breast and knocked him off his seat into the water.—Whether it was any injury from the blow, or the effect of fright—the poor fellow though an excellent swimmer, instead of being able to support himself till assistance, which was near at hand, could be rendered, almost immediately sunk.

A letter from Berlin, inserted in one of our late London papers, gives the following brief Sketch of the History of Kotzebue, the German dramatist.
Kotzebue was born at Weimer. His father was private Secretary to the Duke. Having lost his father at a very early age, he went to Petersburg to the Prussian Ambassador, Count De Gootz, to whom he was related. The Count recommended him to the governor of Revel, as a person capable of superintending the education of his son. But Kotzebue's attention was occupied in a much greater degree by the daughter. The governor was at first highly incensed on discovering that he had seduced her affections; but finding no remedy for the evil, he consented to their marriage; obtained for him the reversion of his own situation, and a diploma, conferring on him the dignity of Baron of the Roman Empire. His wife having died a few years after, Kotzebue honoured her memory with a superb elegy, and consoled himself with her loss by paying his addresses to a married woman, for whom he undertook to procure a divorce. In consequence of this transaction, he was obliged to fly from Revel, and take refuge at Vienna, where he was appointed sub-director of the national Theatre.
If that be a state of liberty in which every man's person and property are sufficiently secured, the people of the United States may be said truly to enjoy it. Our laws have hitherto promoted the prosperity and happiness of the people in the highest degree, and far beyond the most sanguine expectations. Our country is at this moment of time blessed with the greatest share of freedom upon the face of the earth; our constitution secures to every individual the enjoyment of all that God and reason have taught him to hold dear; it gives to every citizen the right of trial by jury; a participation of all the offices of honour and trust; the freedom of the press, and the privilege of religious and political opinions. But of all these blessings, a gross and uncultivated understanding cannot form a true estimation; and even those who boast of enlightened minds, but are ambitious, sensual and avaricious, will not value them rationally. True love of liberty cannot be the offspring of envy, or malice, or sordid self-interest, or of a proud and peevish opposition to the ruling powers. Civil liberty and national prosperity depend almost solely upon intellectual and moral improvement; upon a man's implicit submission to truth, reason, and law—to his conscience and to his God.
We are sorry to state, that yesterday at three o'clock, A. M. the brig Nancy, Capt. Cox, from St. Lucia, with a cargo of rum, sugar and coffee, consigned to William and J. Constables, was cast away on Rockaway Shoals. Should the weather prove favourable, it is expected the principal part of the cargo will be saved without sustaining any material damage.
Capt. Cox failed in company with the Rachel of Beverly, and a brig, name unknown, Capt. Stow, bound to New-Haven. In lat. 33, N. was boarded by the boat belonging to the Baltimore sloop of war, having on board the 2d lieutenant and eighteen men. In lat. 33° 30', long. 76° 40', spoke the brig Nymph, Capt. Johnson, from this port, out 7 days, bound to New-Providence. Left at Martinico 8 or 9 sail waiting convoy.
Ship Anna, Capt. Johnson, of this port, bound to Port Republican, was taken in lat. 31, N. by a French privateer (schooner of 10 guns, called the Patriot, from Point-Petre, and after being in possession of the Frenchmen 21 days, was retaken by a Bermudian privateer, off Dominico, and carried into Martinico.
The Amelia, Donaldson, from Savannah to London, was taken 20th June, by La Minerve French privateer, the captain and several men killed.
A letter from London, dated 11th July, mentions the arrival of the ship Maryland, Capt. Webb, from this port.
Extract of a letter from Windham, dated August 20.
Letters from Col. Swift, secretary to the American Legation at Paris, were received in town the week past, dated at Rochelle, the 26th May; they contain but little information respecting the negotiation.
Extract of a letter from an Officer on board the United States brig Norfolk, dated at Cape Francois, August 1st, 1800.
"We arrived at Carthagena, after a passage of thirty days, our stay there was fifteen days, and we arrived here two days since. On our outward passage, we fell in with two French privateers, one in the night of about 12 guns, who after exchanging two or three broad sides sheered off. We should have taken her, but the wind was light, and with her sweeps, she got off. The other mounted 14 or 16 guns, full of men. She came down within pistol shot, supposing us to be a merchantman, and engaged us half an hour, when, getting tired of the business, and having the heels of us, we had the mortification of seeing her move off, though in a very shattered condition. We have since spoken a brig from the windward islands, who informed us, she was a schooner of 16 guns, and 130 men, three days out from Guadalupe; had got into St. Martins, very much injured, having the captain and 20 men killed, and 17 wounded—We were fortunate in having nobody killed. Capt. Culvert was wounded in the leg, which is now very bad."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at St. Sebastians, to his correspondent in Frederickburg, dated July 10.
"This day positive and authentic accounts from Paris, say, that the treaty between the United States and France is suspended, in consequence of the latter refusing to indemnify the United States for the depredations they have committed on our commerce, unless the United States will enter into a treaty offensive and defensive; which will not be done, as it would be a direct violation of our neutrality."
sequence of the latter refusing to indemnify the United States for the depredations they have committed on our commerce, unless the United States will enter into a treaty offensive and defensive; which will not be done, as it would be a direct violation of our neutrality."
HARTFORD, August 28. Capt. Isaac Williams, who was convicted in the Circuit Court of the United States, at their session in this town in September last, of accepting a commission under the French Republic (he being a citizen of the United States) and privateering against his Britannic Majesty's subjects, with whom the United States were at peace, in violation of our treaty with them, and sentenced to 8 months imprisonment and 2,000 Dollars fine—having three months since served out the term of imprisonment, contained in his sentence, and being unable to pay the fine, petitioned the President of the United States that it might be remitted him—Who on the representation, has seen fit to grant the full remission of the fine, and has directed that he shall be set at liberty on his paying costs of suit, &c.
SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 1. An Accident on Training-Day.
We hear the following unfortunate accident took place at South-Hadley, on Monday the 27th ult. the day on which a company of militia were to assemble for the purpose of perfecting themselves in manual exercise, as preparatory to their appearance at the general review in September next. A few young men proceeded early in the day to the house of one of their companions, who was lately chosen into a subordinate office in the company, with a view to honour him with a salute, and to execute a deal of heroism, commonly termed taking an officer. The first who arrived, had taken their officer, and were regaling themselves with a treat, when two others were seen advancing toward the house; the front door was then closed. As soon as these two arrived, one of them discharged his piece at the foot of the door, which immediately burst open; he stepped forward, unperceived, and just raised himself high enough upon the steps to receive the contents of a gun (discharged from within, at about six feet distance) under his left breast, which penetrated through his coat, vest, shirt, and carried away about one inch of a rib, but did not penetrate into the lungs. A piece of the rib has been discharged, but the wad, which was of paper, and the remaining part of the rib, are yet behind—the discharge of blood was considerable. He was a firm young man, and is now, the fourth day, in a better condition than could be expected from such an injury. It is very surprising that the force of powder did not drop him; he remained erect, and was only by its force forced to the right. He appeared insensible of injury, until the question was put, are you hurt? Then casting his eye upon his left breast, and raising his arm, perceived the blood issuing from beneath, cried out, I am a dead man. Although in this instance the young men violated the orders and repeated cautions of their superior officers; yet there may be instances in other companies where the officers do not take pains to prevent firing, before roll call, and after they are dismissed. It is very unsoldier-like to discharge a gun on training days except by express order of the commanding officer.
SALEM, September 8.
By a gentleman who left Charleston, S. C. about the 20th ult. and arrived here last Thursday, via Newport, we have the following information—"That five days after leaving Charleston, off Cape-Lookout, they were brought too by the British Frigate Portsmouth, which laid the brig Columbia, of Charleston, manned and in company—the Columbia failed from Charleston for the Havana, the day before our informant left there. While in company with the Portsmouth, saw her bring too a large two top-sail schooner, very deeply laden, and judged from the track she was in to be from the Havana. The frigate at the time she brought these vessels too had an old American ensign flying half mast high. Our informant hailed the brig before coming up with the frigate, but could not learn where she was ordered to, but it was conjectured to Halifax, as they were all seen in company two days afterwards."
BOSTON, September 6.
Private letters, by the late arrivals from London, state it as highly probable, that a permanent Peace between France and Austria will be concluded the ensuing winter: but whether Great-Britain and France will cease hostilities, is quite problematical. It is not doubted, however, that negotiations between them will be opened; and much "diplomatic skill" exercised; but it is expected they will terminate as the negotiations at Lisle did. It is said, that France will unquestionably demand the cession of the numerous conquests made by Great-Britain during the war; and Great-Britain, on her part, will require, as an offset, the relinquishment of Belgium to the Emperor.—It is not probable that the French will relinquish Belgium; and without it, it is equally probable that Great-Britain will continue the war for years, rather than cede to her enemy the Cape of Good-Hope. The American commerce, therefore, is not likely to receive its paralytic this year.
Strayed or Stolen from the
Subscriber, on the 8th instant, a light Bay MARE, about 4 years old, a natural trotter, and has a short thick tail.—Any person who will return said Mare to the Subscriber, or give him information where she may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded for his trouble.
HENRY WYATT, At the Central Bridge. Sept. 10.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.
At a Town-Council, held in and for the town of Providence, on the 9th day of September, at 4 o'clock, P. M. A. D. 1800.
ONE person has deceased since Sunday last with the Epidemic Fever, to wit. Stephen Ashton—Seven new cases have been reported by the physicians since that time—One person has recovered, and Eleven now remain sick. Seven of whom are at the Hospital, and Four in town. By order,
NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. Clerk.
On Wednesday last was celebrated the Anniversary Commencement of Rhode-Island College. The procession was formed as usual, and at ten o'clock, A. M. moved to the Baptist Meeting-House. After prayers, performed by the President, the following exercises were exhibited:
ORDER OF THE EXERCISES. FORENOON.
Music.
1. Salutatory Oration, on slavery of opinion, comprehending the usual addresses. By Paris J. Tillinghast.
2. An intermediate Oration, on the importance of historical information. By Gaius Conant.
3. A Dissertation, in Latin, on the rise and fall of empires. By Daniel Loring.
4. Dispute, on this question, "Would passive commerce be more advantageous to the United States than their present active commerce?" By Theodore A. Foster, Thomas Burgess, and Abiel Russell.
5. An intermediate Oration, on the influence of the passions. By John M. Bradford.
Music.
6. An Oration, on the pleasures of sensibility. By Levi Tower.
7. A Dissertation, in Greek;—Union necessary to the support of republican government. By Andrew Rawson.
8. A Dissertation, on the utility of science in a republican government. By Daniel Young.
9. An intermediate Oration, on female education. By Calvin Tilden.
10. An Oration, on party spirit. By Nathaniel Todd.
11. An intermediate Oration, on the advantages of prejudice. By Moses Miller.
12. A Dissertation, on the necessity of religion to the support of government. By Gravenner Taft.
Music.
AFTERNOON. Music.
1. An Oration, on civil dissensions, considered as a prelude to a change in government. By Thomas Burgess.
2. A Dissertation, on atheism. By Enos Cutler.
3. A Dispute, on this question, "Is marriage conducive to happiness?" By Royal Farnum, John M. Bradford, and Calvin Tilden.
Music.
4. An intermediate Oration, on the influence of improved taste on society. By Abiel Russell.
5. An intermediate Oration, on the Constitution of the United States, and the influence it has on the spirit of the people. By Theodore A. Foster.
6. An intermediate Oration, on literature as the basis of happiness. By Royal Farnum.
7. Dialogue—The fall of fashion. By Benjamin Bourn, jun. Moses Miller, Gravenner Taft, William R. Theus, and Nathaniel Todd.
Music.
8. A Dissertation, on instrumental music, showing its effects on the passions. By Liberty Rawson.
9. An Oration, on literature, as necessary to the support of independence. By Benjamin Bourn, jun.
10. An intermediate Oration, on mental improvement. By William R. Theus.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts was then conferred on the following young gentlemen, alumni of the College.
Benjamin Bourn, jun. John M. Bradford, Thomas Burgess, Gaius Conant, Enos Cutler, John G. Dorrance, Royal Farnum, Theodore A. Foster, Jonathan Gilmore, Daniel Loring, John M'Kie, Moses Miller, Andrew Rawson, Liberty Rawson, Abiel Russell, Gravenner Taft, William R. Theus, Calvin Tilden, Paris J. Tillinghast, Nathaniel Todd, Levi Tower, John Tucker, Daniel Young.
The following young gentlemen, alumni of the College, were admitted to the degree of Master of Arts:
Peter A. Alden, Horatio G. Bowen, William Collier, Joseph B. Cooke, Horace Everett, Abijah Draper, Nathan Holman, Samuel King, Charles O. Screven.
The Rev. Ebenezer Bradford, of Rowley, an alumnus of Princeton College, was admitted ad eundem in R. I. College.
The honorary degree of Master of Arts was conferred on the following gentlemen:
The Hon. Samuel Elam, Esq. of Portsmouth, (Rhode-Island) George Gibbs, jun. of Newport, the Rev. Henry Holcombe, of Savannah (Georgia) and the Rev. Stephen Gano, of Providence.
The degree of Doctor in Divinity on the following:
The Rev. Richard Furman, of Charleston,
(South-Carolina) and the Rev. David Parsons, of Amherst (Massachusetts.)
Valedictory Oration, on political economy, comprehending the usual addresses. By John M'Kie.
The exercises were closed by prayers, performed by the Rev. Dr. Hitchcock.
At the annual meeting of the Corporation of the College, the following gentlemen were chosen as Trustees, viz. Mr. Thomas Arnold, in the place of Dr. Isaac Senter, deceased; William Hunter, Esq. in the place of Francis Malone, Esq. resigned; Thomas Tillinghast, Esq. in the place of Peleg Clarke, Esq. resigned; Mr. Samuel G. Arnold, in the place of William Russell, Esq. resigned; Col. Christopher Olney, in the place of Samuel Ward, Esq. resigned. The following young gentlemen were elected Tutors of the College:
Calvin Park, Moses Miller, and Enos Cutler.
It is with great pleasure we now announce to the public, that Samuel Elam, Esq. has, in the course of the year past, generously given to the College eight hundred dollars, for the purpose of procuring philosophical apparatus. The numerous and liberal donations of this gentleman to literary institutions, claim the gratitude and respect of all friends to science and religion. While he gratifies the spontaneous beneficence of his own heart, he rejoices the hearts of others, and erects a pillar of fame, lofty as the Andes, and lasting as time. May his reward be an hundred fold in this world, and in the world to come, life everlasting.
OUR ENVOYS.
It seems a little mysterious, that an arrival from Europe, bringing London dates to August 4, and Paris dates to July 29, should furnish nothing decisive respecting our Envoys to France. The Boston Mercury of yesterday, from which the late foreign news in this day's paper was extracted, contains only the following article on the subject: "We cannot find that the reports current yesterday of the departure of our Envoys from France, are supported by either printed or oral information."
BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENT.
I have placed a buoy on the shoal in Long-Island Sound, opposite to Stratford; it lies in three and a half feet water, at low tide; the shoal part is small, tending W. S. W. and E. N. E. you may carry four fathoms, within half a mile all around it. The light house on Eaton's neck bears S. W. by W. Stratford point M. a high red bank on Long Island called Mount Misery, the west point S. Glover's hill, the W. cliff of Black Rock harbour, N. W. the easternmost notch in New-Haven mountain, N. E. by N. It is judged by me and my officers to be in about the middle of the sound. ELISHA HINMAN, Master of the Cutter Argus.
Theatre, Providence.
This Evening, Wednesday, September 10, will be presented a celebrated Drama, called The Battle of Hexham, Or, DAYS OF OLD.
This very singular performance is founded on history, and justly pictures those transactions in the civil wars that raged between the Houses of York and Lancaster, distinguished by the white and red roses. The best judges of Theatrical writings have pronounced this Play to be the best imitation of Shakespeare ever yet submitted to public exhibition.
To which will be added the Musical Entertainment of
No Song No Supper, Or, The Lawyer in the Sack.
Tickets and places in the Boxes to be had at the Theatre from two o'clock, P. M. till the hour of performance.
Doors opened at six, and curtain drawn up at 7 o'clock.
A Meeting of the Proprietors of the Providence Library is appointed at the Library Room in the State-House on Wednesday next the 17th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. for the purpose of appointing a President and Directors for the year ensuing, and transacting any other necessary business.
A punctual and general attendance is requested.
ROBERT TAYLOR, jun. Librarian. Sept. 10.
WHEREAS the Freemen of the town of Providence, in Town-Meeting legally assembled, on the 6th day of September, 1800, ordered a tax of Ten Thousand Dollars to be assessed on the rateable property of the inhabitants and others within said town: All persons concerned are hereby notified to exhibit to either of the subscribers, within ten days from the date hereof, a true list of all their rateable estate in said town, both real and personal, as the law directs.
WILLIAM LARNED, WILLIAM RICHMOND, JOHN DAVIS, Assessors. September 10.
THE Subscriber has removed from Connecticut into Providence, with an intention to practice Physic and Surgery in their various branches. Having been a member of the Medical Society, and in practice for about fourteen years with general satisfaction, he flatters himself that he will meet the approbation of those who please to call on him for aid. The public's humble servant, J. CLEAVELAND.
My lodgings are at Capt. C. Spalding's inn, at the head of the Long Wharf. September 10.

Selected Poetry.
From the FARMER'S MUSEUM.
FROM PETER PINDAR'S BOOK OF SONGS.
THE VILLAGE BEAUTY.
Peter singeth a song in the once admired, but now old fashioned tune, of the Lass of Richmond Hill; hoping no offence will be taken by Miss Trill, or Amelia Marianne Sophia Languish.
IN yonder grape bemantled bower, Which decks the sloping green; At evening's mild and moon-gilt hour, The Village Beauty's seen. This nymph so fair, So debonaire, With silent magic art— As gay and vain, I pass'd the plain, Entrapp'd my vagrant heart.
Her auburn hair in tresses flow Adown her ivory neck; Her cheeks with crimson beauties glow, Her eyes divinely speak.
CHORUS.
With majesty she moves along, The pride of every swain; For her each shepherd tunes the song, And pipes his rural strain.
CHORUS.
Such is her unaffected way, She charms where e'er she moves, And all with willing mind obey The nymph, whom virtue loves.
CHORUS.
Discretion marks her even course, While reason lights her soul; And mild persuasion's winning force O'er passion bears controul.
CHORUS.
Grant me, kind Fate, with her to share The period of my days, And holy pæans I'll prepare Of gratitude and praise. Since she, so fair, So debonaire, With silent magic art— As gay and vain, I pass'd the plain, Entrapp'd my vagrant heart. PETER QUINCE.
BATTLE OF MARENGO.
The Austrian accounts of the bloody battle of Marengo, received by the late arrival at Boston, contain the following paragraphs:
The loss of the Imperial army, in killed, wounded, and prisoners, amounts to 9069 men, of which the wounded are estimated at 5274. We have lost 1493 horses, 683 of whom are wounded. The enemy's loss in killed and wounded was very considerable. General Desaix remained dead on the field of battle, and several other Generals are among the wounded. We made 2600 prisoners. In the night, from the 14th to the 15th, those of the enemy's troops which had arrived later, advanced to the right banks of the Bormida. General Melas had two horses wounded under him, and the Imperial army has suffered a considerable loss in Staff and other officers, in the battle.
Another letter, of the same date.
In the dreadful battle of Marengo the French it is said have lost twice the number of men we did:—The grape-shot from 100 Austrians 24-pounders made terrible havoc among them. The Imperial troops fought like lions, but were at length forced to give way to the superior French infantry. Melas would, perhaps, have renewed the combat on the following day, had not the French received considerable reinforcements on the day of the action. The courier who arrived here on the 27th with the account of our losses in Italy, had passports both from General Melas and General Berthier.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the Subscriber, out of his pasture in Norton, two bay HORSES—one of them nine years old, about 15 hands high, has a white spot in her face, trots and paces.—The other horse is about the same height, has likewise a white spot in his face, five years old, and trots wholly: Both horses have black manes and tails, and have been used to a carriage. Whoever will return said horses, or either of them, shall receive a reward of Twenty Dollars for each horse, and if stolen, Twenty Dollars for the thief, if convicted. GEORGEORGE LEONARD.
Norton, Sept. 2.
A Loaf of Sugar
WAS found on the road to Pawtucket,—The owner may receive it by applying to the Printer. Sept. 3.
RAN away from the Subscriber, an indentured apprentice mullatto boy, about 5 feet 9 inches high, named BENONI CHURCH,—had on, when he went away, a dark coloured out-side jacket, a red waistcoat, and tow trowsers. Whoever will apprehend said runaway, and secure him in any gaol in this State, so that his master may obtain him again, shall receive a reward of FOUR DOLLARS, and reasonable charges. GEORGE GREENE. Warwick, September 3.
All masters of vessels and others are forbidden carrying away or concealing said Benoni. GEORGE GREENE. Warwick, September 3.
Wanted immediately,
On board the U. S. frigate General Greene, at Newport,
A FEW CARPENTERS and CAULKERS, to whom generous wages will be given. The frigate is perfectly healthy, on board of which nearly thirty hands are daily employed; therefore any report to the contrary is ill founded.—Apply to THOMAS LAING, Lieut. Sept. 3.
At the Annual Town-Meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Providence, on Tuesday the 26th inst. it was unanimously
RESOLVED, THAT it be recommended to the Inhabitants of the town, to take immediate and effectual measures for thoroughly cleaning the town from all nuisances, or whatever may contaminate the air; and that each householder cleanse his own lots, yards, and out-houses: that lime be thrown into their necessaries.—And it is also recommended to the Town-Council, to appoint suitable persons to make inspection into the due execution of this recommendation, and in case any neglect or delay should be found in any individual, that they (the Council) cause such delinquent's duty to be performed at his expense, agreeable to law; and where any case occurs that this cannot be effected, through poverty or other cause; that the Town-Council cause the same to be accomplished at the expence of the town, and cause the streets, wharves, and floors to be inspected and cleaned.
VOTED, That the above be published in the several papers printed in this town, as soon as may be.
Witness, NATHAN W. JACKSON, T. Clerk. August 27.
YELLOW FEVER.
LEE's Genuine New-London Patent BILIOUS PILLS,
WHICH were greatly successful in preventing and curing Epidemical, Bilious, Inflammatory, Yellow and Malignant Fevers in New-London, New-York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore, Charleston, &c. &c. and the West-Indies. Prepared by SAMUEL H. P. LEE, M. D. New-London (Connecticut.) Patent right secured according to a law of the United States.
For Sale, wholesale and retail, by WILLIAM WILKINSON.
They are approved by eminent Physicians and others, for their virtues as an easy, safe, mild and efficacious remedy for all those complaints which arise from a redundancy of Bile in the stomach and first passages of men, women and children; such as Jaundice, remittent, Intermitent, and Ague Fever; Yellow Fever, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Diarrhea; sick Head-ache, Foul Stomach, Indigestion, &c. &c.
They are also found very useful in Worms, Dropsy, Gravel, Suppression of Urine, Obstructions, obstinate Costiveness, and all those complaints where purging is indicated—also for restoring the lost appetite after eating and drinking to excess over night; for recruiting the habit in the spring season, and may be safely used in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
Certificates of its Efficacy.
I certify that my daughter and son were for some time exceedingly ill with a most violent jaundice, attended with a slow fever, pains in stomach and bowels, loss appetite, yellow skin, and great lassitude and weakness, inasmuch that I expected they never would recover; after trying various remedies to no effect, I made use of Lee's New-London Bilious Pills; they in great repute in the yellow fever in New-London. They were attended with the most astonishing effects, and performed a cure greatly beyond my expectation. I use them in my family in all cases where I judge the complaints proceed from intestinal maladies, and find them to answer the best of purposes. I am convinced that I very often save the expence of doctor's bills, by a timely use of these pills in all ordinary complaints. Signed, BENJAMIN GARDNER. New-London, Millstone Point, July, 1799.
Attested Cases of Yellow Fever. CASE I.
JAMES MILLER, a lad about 12 years of age, was attacked with the Yellow Fever in September last. The parents endeavoured to throw off the disease by purgative oils, injections, jalap, &c. but could get nothing through him. The third day I was call'd, I found him in the second stage of fever, with the black vomit and red petechial spots on his skin, he had no evacuation from his bowels, but ejected every thing which he took.—I administered two of the pills, and he kept them down; and the third was given two hours after—and within six hours regular passages were produced, at which time the black vomit began to abate, and with the use of aqua calcis and his ordinary medicines he recovered, beyond the expectation of any of the family.
CASE II.
JOHN WELD, nurse at the hospital, was seized with the fever, in all its violence, attended with the usual symptoms of constipated bowels, deliriums, vomitings, &c. &c. he was bled, took the pills every day, and although he was brought to the verge of the grave, from having an uncommon share of the disease, he recovered and always felt immediate relief from the effects of the pills.
CASE III.
I was attacked myself with the fever the last of September, from imprudently going
into an infected room with four sick persons in it, early in the morning upon an empty stomach. I was bled, and kept my stomach and bowels constantly affected by the pills, and recovered without the use of any other remedies except calomel in alterative doses. I felt an immediate sensation of ease and relief from every dose I took, and always felt myself secure from that alarming symptom the black vomit whenever they passed through the stomach, and I ever found this the case with all my patients; my wife and two servants in my family were ill of the fever, but happily recovered upon a free use of the pills.
These pills were the only medicines I used for the purpose of cleansing the first passages, and for preventing the black vomit, whenever they were given and produced liberal evacuation, they never failed to answer this purpose in all cases, even pregnant women could take them with the happiest effects.
Signed, SAMUEL H. P. LEE. Sworn before, and signed in presence of MARVIN WAIT, Justice Peace for New-London County. New-London, July 12, 1799.
Boston, August 1, 1798.
DR. LEE,
SIR,
From the high opinion which I have of your "New-London Bilious Pills," and from a desire to diffuse their utility among mankind, more particularly to my seafaring brethren,—I take the liberty to inform you that about the 20th of last month I arrived at New-London from the West-Indies, with the intermittent fever, commonly called the fever and ague, which I contracted there. I had had about forty fits when I arrived, I found them gaining upon me stronger and oftener, viz. from every other day to every day. I had made use of many things to break the fits but in vain—till I took some of your pills at night, according to direction, next day my fit was scarcely perceptible, and from that time I had no more; as soon as I missed the fit I went to taking bark, and now thank God I am hearty and well.
Signed, PETER KEEN. P. S. I request you to publish the above for the benefit of my fellow-citizens in the seafaring way. September 3. (sm.)
Health promotes Happiness.
Just imported in the Merchant, from London, and to be sold by
Benjamin & Charles Dyer, At their Wholesale and Retail Store, the sign of the GOOD SAMARITAN, Providence,
A LARGE and general assortment of genuine DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, &c. &c. at prices and qualities which cannot fail to suit the purchasers. All those in want of such Goods, are desired to call and see. Every favour attended to with cheerfulness. Attendance at all times given. August 27.
Company Orders.
THE Members of the Independent Company of Cadets in the town of Providence will wear a weed of black crape on the left arm above the elbow, on the three next Sundays, as a badge of mourning for the death of Serjeant Jonathan Eddy.
By Order of Col. Burrill, JOHN C. BUCKLIN, Acting Orderly Serjt. August 27.
State of Rhode-Island, &c.
WHEREAS MARY SMITH, of Gloucester, in said county, wife of John Smith, of said Gloucester, son of John Smith, of Killington, has preferred her petition to the next term of the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Providence, in and for the county aforesaid, praying, for divers causes therein set forth, that a sentence of divorce may be passed; NOTICE is hereby given to the said John, to appear at said Court, at said term, to respond to said petition.
PAUL ALLEN, CLK. August 27.
Cooley's genuine Pills.
Prepared by Samuel Cooley, of Bolton, State of Connecticut, And secured to him by letters patent, signed by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, and dated at Philadelphia, the 26th day of June, A. D. 1798, agreeable to an act of Congress.
THEY are justly esteemed for their easy operation and good effects; they are a most certain remedy for the Jaundice, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, Gravel, Piles, Scurvy, Dizziness of the Head, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels; they are an antidote against infectious diseases; and are, taking two or three early in the morning, a great preservative against contagious air, remove obstructions of any kind, by dissolving and discharging the morbid matter, help digestion, restore a lost appetite, a sure relief for costive habits; decayed constitutions are removed by a thorough use of the above Pills.
They are found by experience to be the most safe and easy physic of any composition yet known: Persons under weak circumstances may take them with safety and not find themselves made weaker, as is common to other physic. They are to be taken twice in a day, two in the morning and one at night, more or less so as to cause one or two movements of the body more than usual; let the patient fast one hour then eat, drink and exercise as he pleases.
N. B. There is no Mercury in the above Pills. Sold by JOHN POPE, Providence.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he has taken a shop a little south of the Church, lately occupied by Mr. Benjamin Thurber, and formerly by Dr. Amos Troop; which he has furnished with a complete assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, of a superior quality, among which are a great variety of genuine patent Medicines. Those who will please to patronize him, will receive his grateful acknowledgments.
Medicine Chests put up upon the shortest notice.—Physicians who will favour him with their prescriptions, may depend upon accuracy, neatness and dispatch.
Constant care and attention will be given at all times. THOMAS M. BARROWS. August 6
Providence, sc.
August 11, 1800.
WHEREAS JOSEPH PEASE, of Providence, in said county, an insolvent debtor, has preferred his petition to the term of the Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Providence, in and for the county aforesaid, on the third Monday of September next, praying that Commissioners may be appointed pursuant to the act of the General Assembly, passed in June, A. D. 1755, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors!" NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the said JOSEPH, to appear at said term of the Court, if they shall see fit, and to nominate Commissioners pursuant to the act above mentioned. PAUL ALLEN, Clerk.
Benjamin Thurber
Has removed to his new Store, next house south of Darius Sessions, Esqrs. at the old sign of the Bunch of Grapes: where he has for sale, a fresh assortment of fashionable new Goods, cheap for cash.
AMONG THEM ARE, A VARIETY of fancy Patches, Chintzes and Calicoes, such as must suit those who will call and see them; English and India Satins, Lustrings, Silks for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Bengals, Crapes, Tambourd Mullins, Lappets, Muslinettes, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrellas, Window-Blinds, a large assortment of black and white Laces, Muslin Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls, Dunstable Hats and Straw Trimmings, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, House Paper, Bohea Tea by the dozen, French and Spanish Flote Indigo, warranteed good; Durants, Marseens, Russells, London Pewter, Looking-Glasses, China and Delf Ware, with other articles too numerous to mention, at a small advance for cash.
All are invited to come and see for themselves, as the articles are too numerous to be mentioned in an advertisement. July 23. (8w.)
HAPPY CONTRADICTION.
OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES. An extraordinary event at the opening of the extraordinary year 1800. Being the beginning of the latter end of a century.
AT a tavern last night an old fashioned health was drank—"May we never see an old friend with a new face."—Q, who sat in a corner, slyly observed, that it was all RUDE; that he could satisfy the company they would be all glad to see their friends with new faces. Some grumbled, others laughed, but all seemed curious to learn the particulars; he began thus: "Have you never used
"HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS?" Yes, said one—No, said another; the experienced applauded the explanation, and those who had been in the habit of mowing their muzzles with handknives, felt the brushes on their chins bristle with eagerness to render their old fashioned faces new to their friends—to satisfy their curiosity Q went on thus,
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS, which dispense the most sanguine by their smooth and agreeable execution, are sold by appointment, at 75 cents, 1 dollar and 25 cents, and 2 dollars each, with the addition of a composition that will keep it in order for ages, at 50 cents.
BUT MARK THE IMPROVEMENT. To men who travel where there are no professional face-scrapers—to seamen of every grade—to the whiskered soldier in his hutted tent—how comfortable.
The new invented and improved Box, containing, in the compass of little more than an ordinary comb-case,
A polished Razor—Comb—Brush—Lather Box, and Mirror—with a box for the surprising composition, all in a Morocco case, most conveniently calculated to fit the pocket without inconvenience.
The whole of this new portable and useful apparatus sold at No. 63, South Third Street (opposite the United States Bank) Philadelphia; and in Providence, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, at No. 3, Market-street.
At only three Dollars. And by the agents usually appointed to dispose of the invaluable and agreeable STROP Feb. 19. (1. f.)
To be Let,
By Mrs. PATIENCE PAGE, THREE CHAMBERS in her Dwelling-House.—Also, three Chambers in a house of hers down the wharf, occupied by Mr. William Page. For particulars, enquire of SAMUEL CHASE. August 6.