Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-04-10 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
PRINTED WEEKLY, FOR NOAH BISBEE, JUN. No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
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State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
In General Assembly, February Session, A. D. 1806.
An Act to prevent Fraud in Charcoal exposed to Sale.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the General Assembly, and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That all baskets used in measuring charcoal, brought into any town in the State for sale, shall contain two bushels, and be of the following dimensions, to wit: Nineteen inches in breadth, in every part thereof, and seventeen and one half inches deep, measuring from the top of the basket to the highest part of the bottom; and that the basket shall be well heaped, and also sealed by the dealer of weights and measures of the town where the person, so using the same, shall usually reside, or of the town where such coal shall be to be measured for sale. And every person who shall measure charcoal, offered for sale in any basket of other dimensions than aforesaid, or not sealed as aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay, for each offence, fifty cents, to the use of the poor of the town where such coal shall be so measured for sale, and such basket shall be destroyed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several Town Councils in the several towns in the State, shall have power to appoint, as occasion may require, some suitable person or persons to seize and secure, within their respective towns, all baskets used for the measuring of coal, that shall not be of the dimensions aforesaid, and sealed as aforesaid, and to prosecute such person or persons as shall be guilty of a breach of this act; provided however, that no person shall be obliged to measure charcoal, where the quantity shall be agreed on by the buyer and seller.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all forfeitures accruing under this act, may be recovered with costs of prosecution, by action, bill, plaint or information, before any court proper to try the same.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall take effect and be in force, from and after the first day of June next, and that the Secretary cause the same to be published in one public News-paper in the town of Newport, and one in the town of Providence.
A true Copy: Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy, —Holland Geneva, —Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Petersburg.
Consisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, 30 do. new do. do. 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax.
Ruffs and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN, For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
THE subscriber having come to the determination of publishing an Epitome of the Edinburgh Dispensary, will thankfully receive the observations and opinions of Physicians, as to the arrangement, so that it made an easy pocket volume—and of what may be retained, and what expunged.
SAMUEL PERRY, Jun. South-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. Benedict Peckham with a Shop and Store adjoining said house, all well finished; and four acres of excellent Land. The above premises are situated at the foot of the ten rod road, within half a mile of Washington Academy,—For terms apply to JOHN SMITH. Wickford, 3d mo. 10, 1806.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf, A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frazar Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cabot, Newport, and Nicoloff Folsick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS
BEING appointed commissioners by the honorable Court of Probate, for the Town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of EUNICE PHILLIPS,
single woman, late of said Town, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby notify all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers at our respective dwellings, at any time within Twelve months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, DANIEL E. UPDIKE, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to DANIEL WALL, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
TO BE SOLD, 60 Barrels good Prime Pork, 200 Bushels Good Rye, SIMPSON & BARKER. Newport, Feb. 27.
FOR SALE, A GOOD SECOND HAND CHASE Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of Capt. Thomas Cole, late of North-Kingstown, Deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who are duly authorized to settle the same.
HUTCHINSON COLE, GEORGE W. COLE, } Administrators. North-Kingstown, March 13, 1806.
Benjamin T. Chandler
IS opening at his Shop No. 9. Cheap Side Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of DRY GOODS,
lower than usual. August 20, xw. TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his Shop, No. 117, Thames-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made at the shortest notice.
*** Cash given for old Pewter and Lead Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
FOR SALE
CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. In General Assembly, February Session, A. D. 1806.
An Act further to suspend an Act, entitled "An Act for the Limitation of certain personal Actions."
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That the operation of said act be so far suspended that the same shall be considered as having first taken effect and been in force, on the first day of February, A. D. 1801, and that the several limitations therein provided, shall operate and be effectual according to said act, computing from the said first day of February, A. D. 1801: And that this act be published in all the Newspapers printed in this State.
A true Copy: Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
LAMP BLACK. For sale at this Office.
Elizabeth Tillinghast,
No. 119—Thame-Street, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on hand a judicious selection of GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 9. 805.
Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that there are a number of Small Children to be bound out.—Terms may be known, by applying to either of the Subscribers.
ROBERT TAYLOR, JOHN TILLINGHAST, } Overseers of the Poor. Newport, Jan. 16th. 1806.
FOR SALE—TWO LOTS OF LAND, LYING and being in that part of Newport called Newtown, near Mr. Record Heath's.
—ALSO,— A Dwelling-House and Shop, near the Red Market. For further particulars enquire of SPENCER HALL, Near the Red Market. December 26, 1805.
Wanted Immediately, AT this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age.—One from the Country would be preferred.
WE the subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of THOMAS HITT, late of said town, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby notify all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers at our respective dwellings, at any time within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, WILLIAM HAMMOND, Jun. } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said Estate are desired to make immediate payment to WILLIAM TAYLOR, Administrator. North-Kingstown, January 13, 1806.
Hard Ware Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing Lines, Bed Cords, and Clothes Lines. Also,* New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF,
Consisting of Negro Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, and cut Tobacco; Maccabaw and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. *** Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
WE the subscribers, being by the Court of Probate, of the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors, to the Estate of the Widow ELIZABETH POTTER, late of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; give notice to all persons that have demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof; being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No Accounts allowed unless properly attested to.
PELEG BROWN, WILLIAM C. CLARK, } Commissioners. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN CONGDON, Adm'r. South-Kingstown, March 10th, 1806.
CASH GIVEN FOR RAGS, at this Office.
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER
FRIDAY December 6. Committee appointed in the House of Representatives.
On the compensation of the officers of the two Houses. Messrs Leib, Scaver, and Triggs.
On authorizing a bridge across the Potomac. Messrs P. R. Thompson, J. Campbell, Lewis, Magruder and Butler.
On enrolled bills, Messrs. T. M. Randolph and Catto.
MONDAY, December 9.
Mr. Leib, presented a petition of the late crew of the frigate Philadelphia, representing that they have been advised that under the maritime regulations of the U. S. persons taken by the Barbary powers are allowed on their release a pecuniary compensation for clothing received during their captivity, and some small sum for tobacco and other articles, usually called jail money, for which they have received no compensation; but that these extraordinary expenses have been deducted from their pay; and praying relief.
Referred to the Committee of Claims. Mr. Bryan presented a petition from Thomas as Spalding, representing that at the late general election in Georgia for Representatives, he had a greater number of the votes given than Cowles Mead, returned as a member, and praying that he may be admitted to a seat. The petition states, that by an act of Georgia it is directed that within twenty-five days after the day of election the votes shall be counted, and that the governor shall thereupon make proclamation of the persons having the greatest number of votes and issue their commissions; that at the expiration of that time the votes of the counties of Camden, Liberty and Tazwell were not received at the Executive office, owing to which Mr. Mead had then a majority; but that on receiving them it appeared that the petitioner had 4,504 and the sitting member only 4,465 votes. That the failure to transmit the votes of these counties arose from an act of God; that there was a hurricane on the 8th Dec. which flooded the country, swept away the bridges, and rendered the roads impassable; and that it was not until the expiration of the limited time that these obstructions were removed.
Petition referred to the Committee of Elections.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. GREGG in the chair, on the bill "prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States."
The chairman having read the bill, as follows:
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall not be lawful to export from the United States, any cannon, muskets, pistols, bayonets, swords, cutlasses, musket balls, lead, bombs, grenades, gun powder, sulphur or salt-petre; but the exportation of all the aforesaid articles is hereby prohibited until.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any of the aforesaid articles, excepting such of them as may constitute a part of the equipment of any vessel which, during the continuance of this prohibition, shall be found on board of any vessel in any river, port bay or harbor within the territory of the United States, put on board with an intent to be exported from the United States, shall be forfeited; and in case the value thereof shall amount to, dollars, the vessel on board which the same shall be seized, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, shall also be forfeited: Provided nevertheless, That nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit the removal or transportation of any of the articles aforesaid from one port to another port within the United States, in any vessel having a licence as a coasting vessel, the master, agent or owner of which shall have given bond with one or more sufficient sureties, to the collector of the district from which such vessel is about to depart, in a sum double the value of such vessel and of such of the said articles as may be laden on board her, that the said articles shall be reloaded and delivered in some port of the United States; or to prevent the exportation of any of the above articles on public account, under the direction of the President of the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any of the articles aforesaid, shall, contrary to the prohibitions of this act, be exported from the United States, the vessel in which the same shall have been exported, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, shall be forfeited; and the captain or master of such vessel, knowingly offending in the premises, shall be liable to indictment, and upon conviction, shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding dollars; which shall be distributed, in like manner as is hereinbefore provided, as to other forfeitures incurred under this act.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the custom house officers,

and of all persons employed in the collection of the revenue, to attend to the execution of this law, and all forfeitures and penalties incurred under it, and not otherwise directed to be prosecuted and recovered, shall be sued for, prosecuted, adjudged and distributed in like manner as is provided in the act, entitled "An act to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties imposed by law on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels."
On the motion of Mr. M'Creery , the words "pigiron and brass" were inserted in the first section.
On motion of Mr. Dawson the blank at the end of the first section was filled with the words "the end of the next session of Congress and no longer;"—the blank in the second section with "one hundred;" and that in the third section with "one thousand."
On motion of Mr. Dawson the 4th section was so amended as to strike out the title of the act recited, and to introduce "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
Mr. Quincy offered a new resolution, exempting from duty the greater part of the articles enumerated in the bill on their importation into the United States.
Mr. Quincy observed that on examination, the bill before the committee appeared to be the same verbatim with that passed in the year 1797, with the exception of the new section moved by him, which had been omitted. What was the cause of the omission he did not know. Mr. Dawson said the powers of the committee restricted them to a prohibition of the exportation of military articles.
Mr. Crowninshield hoped the adoption of this new section would not be pressed at this time. The object of the bill under consideration was to prevent the exportation of certain military articles: that of the new section was to render their importation free of duty. He would not say that at a future time he would object to this measure; but he did not think it necessary at present. His mind not having been drawn to the subject he was not prepared to vote on it.
Mr. Quincy said he had made the motion because he considered the new section conformable to the principle of the bill. The object was to insure to the country as large a portion of raw materials as was necessary for the exigency of the times. If any gentleman was of opinion that the quantity on hand is sufficient for this exigency he would be in favor of shutting the door against additional importations, by retaining the existing duties. If, on the contrary, there is not a sufficient quantity on hand, it became necessary and proper that a kind of bounty should be offered for increasing the stock. He had another reason for the section he had offered. The bill, as it now stands, will look to the public, as if the state of the country were not so pressing as it perhaps actually was. In 1797 the ground assumed in the new section was taken. If we now pass the bill without it, it will appear, said Mr. Quincy , as if we did not consider our exigencies as great as we thought them then. Without making a comparison between that period and this, I think the present exigency such as requires a similar step.
Mr. Smilie did not deem the amendment a proper one at this time. It related to a subject distinct from that referred to the committee that brought in the bill: a subject of sufficient importance to stand by itself. He would not pretend to say that our present circumstances would not justify it. But what had been done at a former period under other circumstances was not a proof of its necessity at present. Before we go into it, we ought to enquire what its effect would be on the revenue, and whether existing circumstances required the sacrifice it would occasion. Indeed he doubted whether the House were prepared to vote one way or the other. If it were found necessary, he would heartily concur in it; but this was the more questionable, as it did not appear from the Message of the President that he viewed it as necessary.
Mr. Bidwell was not, in this stage of the business, prepared to determine the propriety of the measure, as he did not know what its bearing would be on the revenue, of the U. States. He thought the House ought to be apprised of this, before they could with propriety take a step which might break in on the fiscal arrangements of the government. The gentleman from Massachusetts says those opposed to his amendment ought to show that there is a sufficiency of the enumerated articles in the country or that our manufactures are competent to supply them. On the contrary, it appeared to him that it was incumbent on the friends of the proposition to show that there would be a deficiency, or an inability of our manufacturers to supply our wants, in case this provision should not be adopted.
Mr. Crowninshield observed that we could make in the U. States almost all the articles enumerated in the amendment; and that consequently it might, if adopted, injure our manufactures in a degree not contemplated. We certainly manufactured a great quantity of gunpowder and muskets. The duty on gunpowder was considerable, and the effect of its removal might be extremely prejudicial. With regard to salt petre and sulphur, he did not know that he would object to suspend the duties imposed upon them, as they were the great raw materials most wanted, and as no duty had been exacted on them until about two years ago, and then on a construction of law. He hoped, however, his colleague would not press the subject at this time, as the House were not prepared for the discussion it might involve, and as it might materially affect the revenue. Though he would say that mere considerations of revenue would not of themselves induce him to vote against the proposed provision. He did not think the general state of the country required it.
Mr. Quincy , was glad to hear from gentlemen that the situation of the country was such
as did not require the step he had proposed. His own impression had been that it was proper to take such a situation as if the country were on the eve of a war.
Mr. Dawson , observed, as well as we could hear him, that he was authorised to state that the government was possessed of 500 tons of salt-petre and a large quantity of sulphur; and that he was well informed that there was in the country a sufficient quantity for all the purposes for which it might be wanted. Under these circumstances he did not consider the amendment proper, and hoped that it would be either withdrawn or rejected.
Mr. John C. Smith said he could not vote for the amendment under his present impressions. The sense of the House likewise seemed to be against it in its present shape. But the gentleman could obtain his end by moving to instruct the Committee of Ways and Means, to enquire into its expediency. And should his amendment be rejected he hoped he would pursue this course. If, on such investigation, the measure should be found advisable, he had no doubt of its adoption.
Mr. Quincy , said that, considering the impressions of gentlemen, he would withdraw his motion.
On motion of Mr. Crowninshield the words "sheet copper," were inserted in the articles enumerated in the first section.
On motion of Mr. Dawson a new section was added declaring that the act shall "commence and be in force from and after the first day of January 1806."
On this section some diversity of opinion was expressed.
Mr. J. Clay was in favor of the act going into immediate operation. Mr. Crowninshield was in favor of the time stated in the section; and Messrs Macon and Southerd were in favor of a short extension of it. In animadverting on this point, Mr. Macon pronounced it doubtful whether the principle of the bill were constitutional.
So amended the committee rose and reported the bill, whose consideration was postponed until to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Southerd the petition of Stephen Savre, and the report of the Secretary of State thereon, made the last session, were referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. J. Randolph from the Committee of Ways and Means reported on the petition of Anthony Benet and others, concluding with it resolution that the prayer of this petition is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Referred to the committee of the whole on Thursday next.
TUESDAY, Dec. 10.
A message was received from the President of the United States supplementary to his message of the 6th inst, inclosing sundry documents in addition to those laid before the House, viz.
 1. Relative to the detention of the public buildings at New-Orleans.  2. Relative to the conduct of Spain in Louisiana, in the establishment of posts, &c.  3. Relative to the obstruction of the commerce on the Mobile. 
Which were ordered to be printed, and referred to the same committee to whom the papers previously received were referred.
The House took into consideration the amendments made in committee of the whole to the bill "prohibiting for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States," to which they agreed, with additional amendments, when the bill was recommitted to the select committee which introduced it for the further amendment of its details.
Mr. J. Clay presented a petition from sundry manufacturers of hats in Philadelphia remonstrating against the mode pursued by the superintendent of the Indian department of vending furs, and requesting that the same may be regulated by law, and that the sale be by public auction.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Stear , laid the following resolution on the table:
Resolved, That a tax or duty of ten dollars per head be imposed on all slaves here after imported into the United States.
WEDNESDAY, March 19.
The House of Representatives, the immediate organs of the people, have, after mature deliberation, taken ground in vindication of our violated rights, on which we congratulate the nation. On Monday, the question was put on the following proposition, submitted by Mr. Nicholson , and carried by a vast majority.
Resolved, That from and after the day of next, the following articles, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great-Britain or Ireland, or of any of the colonies or dependencies of Great-Britain or Ireland, or of any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain, ought to be prohibited by law from being imported into the United States or into the territories thereof, viz.
 All articles of which leather is the material of chief value:  All articles of which tin or brass is the material of chief value; tin in sheets excepted:  All articles of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value: 
 Woolen cloths, whose invoice prices shall exceed —;  Woolen hosiery of all kinds;  Window glass, and all other manufactures of glass;  Silver and plated wares;  Paper of every description;  Nails and Spikes;  Hats;  Cloathing ready made;  Millinery of all kinds;  Playing cards;  Beer, ale and porter; and  Pictures and prints. 
The following are the yeas & nays;
YEAS—Messrs. Alexander, Alston, jun. Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blake, jun. Blount, Brown, Boyle, Butler, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Claiborne, Clark, J. Clay, M. Clay, Clinton, jun. Conrad, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Goodwyn, Gray, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Holmes, Jackson, Kenan, Knight, Leib, Lyon, Mac Farland, Magruder, Marion, Masters, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow, Mumford, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea, (Penn.) Rhea, (Tenn.) Richards, Russell, Sailly, Sammons, Schuneman, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Southerd, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wilson, Winn, Winton, and Wynns—87.
NAYS—Messrs. Betton, Bishop, Broom, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, Covington, Dana, Davenport, jun. Earle, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Fastings, Hough, Kelley, Lewis, jun. Mosely, J. Nelson, R. Nelson, Pitken, jun. Quincy, Standford, J. C. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Toggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, Verplanck, and Wadsworth—35.
We have printed the names of the federal members in italic ; and it appears that the
  Whole number of members who voted are 122   Of which all those who voted in the affirmative are republican, amounting to 87   And that of those who voted in the negative,   There are republican 11   federal 24 
Of the 11 republican members voting in the negative, some, to our knowledge, voted against the resolution, not from any indisposition to resort to efficient measures, but from the desire of taking higher ground.
Considering the federal members as systematically in opposition, and leaving them out of view, the vote stands as 87 to 11. Can the friends of energetic measures wish for more? Can Britain after this vote, be so blind as to calculate upon our divisions? Will she not see, on the contrary, that the people of this nation, and the organs of their will are deeply impressed with the aggravated injuries they have received, and are resolutely determined to resist them; and that the executive arm of government, while it is ready, as it ever has been, to adjust our differences by amicable means, is nerved by a confidence which, so far from having been shaken by opposition, has received new vigor from the increased and increasing affection and respect of a just and enlightened people.
PUBLISHED BY REQUEST. [IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.]
On the Bill for the protection and indemnification of American Seamen.
Mr. Wright —Mr. President —As introductory to the consideration of the merits of this bill, I feel it my duty to call the attention of the Senate, to the present degraded state of American seamen, thousands of whom have been pressed on board British ships of war, and compelled by whips and scourges, to work like galley slaves, whither they have been forced by the hand of violence, from on board of our own ships, sailing on the high seas, under the flag of the United States, carrying the spare productions of the toil of the American planter and merchant, to a foreign market, or returning with their proceeds.
In doing this I wish not to enlist your sympathies, but only to present to you a correct
state of the facts on which this bill is predicated; facts that stand recorded in the official reports of the Secretary of State—the black catalogue of improvements.
I will next present to your view the measures adopted by the legislative and executive departments of the government of the U. S. for their redress.
"In the year 1796 Congress by law, [3 vol. 322] directed agents to be appointed, to reside in Great-Britain, and in such foreign ports, as the President might direct, whose duty it should be, to enquire into the situation of such American citizens, or others, sailing conformably to the law of nations, under the protection of the American flag, who had been or should be impressed, by any foreign power, and to endeavor by all legal means to obtain their release; and to render an account of all impressments and detentions to the executive of the U. States."
"They also directed the collector of the several ports, on proof being made of the citizenship of any seaman, to give him a certificate thereof, under a hope, that it would have been respected in foreign ports and have protected him from impressment. This certificate acquired the name of a protection."
"They also directed, "That every captain of a vessel, in case of any of the crew being impressed, shall enter his protest at the first port he shall arrive, with the name and residence of the person, and transmit immediately by post a duplicate of such protest, to the nearest agent, minister, or consul resident in such country, and also on his arrival in America, to the secretary of state."
"And that every captain on his arrival at any port of the United States before he shall be admitted to an entry of his vessel, shall be required by the collector to declare on oath, whether any of the crew have been impressed, which he shall take under the penalty of 100 dollars, and the collector is bound to return a list of all impressments, so communicated to him, to the secretary of state."
"In 1799, the secretary of state, is directed by law, [4 v. 1. 503] "To lay before Congress annually, a statement of all impressments reported to him, that they might be officially, and precisely informed of the state of our impressed seamen."
"Under these legislative provisions and the intervention of our agents appointed for that purpose, hundreds of our seamen no doubt have been discharged by the board of admiralty, while at the same time, and under the same authority, the impressments kept pace with the discharges, so that instead of redressing the wrong, it was only inflicted in routine, thereby adding insult to injury. This all important subject, from its commencement, has also been particularly attended to by the executives of the United States. Our ministers at London, during three successive administrations, have been specially charged with it, and we have witnessed their diplomatic exertions to bring this lawless and cruel practice to an end, but all to no effect. And now we are informed by the President of the U. States, in his message of the 17th January last, that "On the impressment of our seamen, our remonstrances have never been intermitted, a hope existed at one moment, of an arrangement that might have been submitted to, but it soon passed away, and the practice, though relaxed at times in the distant seas, has been constantly pursued by those in our neighborhood."
"This, Mr. President , is the prospect presented to our view, whereby thousands of our unfortunate seamen, that hardy and invaluable class of citizens, are consigned to the most intolerable bondage, (by the imperious mandate of a British naval officer, whose word is the supreme law from which there is no appeal) and which gloomy prospect we are now informed, by the highest authority, there is not a spark of hope left to enlighten."
"Sir, I have invited you to investigate this subject with the eye of temper, but at the same time, I trust that the nation's justice will not be compromised, by exceeding the bounds of moderation; for it has its limits; and we are informed by the law of nations [Vat. 433 § 358.] "That the true and just welfare of the nation is the grand rule: Moderation is always laudable in itself, but the conductors of nations ought to make use of it, only so far as it is consistent with the happiness and safety of their people." Under this view of the subject, can we submit to this state of things? That is the question. I have presumed not; and that presumption, I have brought the subject before this Senate in the shape it is presented in this bill. Sir, I wish it to be recollected that the infant state of our navy suppresses every hope of redress on the element of our wrongs, and that this is a measure of necessity, not of choice. Wherefore I trust it will not be thought too nervous, when it is considered, that we have just cause of war. I will therefore, now, sir, proceed to the consideration of the merits of this bill.
[To be continued.]
Engraving on Stone. ELISHA SMITH, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Bull , where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20. tf
FOR SALE, A WIND-MILL,
SITUATED about half a mile from the courthouse, on the main road leading to Providence, in good repair—The whole or one half will be Sold, as may best suit the purchaser.—Payment made cash.—For further particulars enquire of
WILLIAM MOORE. Newport, 12th Feb. 1806.

NEWPORT.
THURSDAY—APRIL 10, 1806.
COMMUNICATION.
It is a fact fully ascertained, altho' perhaps, not generally known, that the Honorable James Fenner, Esq. has refused to be considered a candidate for the office of Governor of this State for the ensuing year.
Had it not been for the extraordinary exertions of a few disinterested Republicans in the town of Providence, the late hour at which this refusal was made public, would probably have proved fatal to the cause of Republicanism in this State, at the approaching election. The circumstances attending this affair are these. Immediately after Mr. Fenner's refusal was known to the Federalists in Providence, they assembled their forces together, and agreed to support Mr. Richard Jackson of that town as a candidate for the office of Chief Magistrate of this State for the coming year. I understand that Gen. Simeon Martin fills the second place in the prox of which Mr. Jackson is at the head. Col. Sherburne is their candidate for General Treasurer.—With respect to Mr. Martin's political principles, I am totally ignorant; but with regard to Mr. Jackson's, I know him to be not only a high federalist, but a decided monarchist. With Col. Sherburne's politics we are all acquainted, and consequently they need not be described.
The republicans of Providence viewed this artful manœuvre of the federalists with deep concern. They saw that unless something was immediately done to counteract its baneful effects, the cause of Republicanism in this State must immediately fall. In this distracted state of our political affairs, they applied to the Hon. Henry Smith, Esq. and Col. Seth Wheaton, and requested them to permit their names to be used as candidates for the offices of Governor and first Senator of this State, for the ensuing year. These gentlemen seeing the distracted state of the republicans, and believing that their assistance might be of some service to the cause of their party, at length yielded to the solicitations of their political friends.
An account of these proceedings was then transmitted to the Republicans in different parts of the State, who highly approved of them, and agreed to support the Honorable Henry Smith, Esq. as candidate for Governor, and Col. Seth Wheaton as candidate for first Senator. The necessity of taking every honorable measure to ensure unanimity among the republicans was then taken into consideration; and it was thought advisable for that purpose, to support Thomas G. Pitman, Esq. as candidate for Lieutenant Governor; and to supply the place which he holds in what may be called the convention prox, by William Wilbor, Esq. one of our present Senators, who, it was conceived, had been unjustly and unfairly excluded from a place in that prox. To place him therefore in the same place in this prox, which he held in the prox of last year, was thought nothing more than an act of justice due to the merits and public services of this patriotic and inflexible republican. The rest of this prox is the same as that agreed upon at East-Greenwich by the convention.
NEWPORT, APRIL 9th 1806.
MR. BISBEE,
HAVING received the inclosed accompanied with a request that it might be made public, (in this part of the State) through the medium of the Republican paper of to-morrow: I ask the favor of your admitting it to a publication accordingly. Tho' I cannot but express (as I most deeply and sincerely feel) a solemn regret, that existing circumstances should induce an event (I fear) so inauspicious
to the future greatest happiness, and prosperity of the State.
With due consideration.
I am your obedient servant.
PAUL M. MUNFORD.
To the Freeman of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
The underwritten, having been nominated as a Candidate for the Chief Magistracy of the State, takes leave to return his thanks for that distinguishing proof of confidence with which he has been honoured.—As he is compelled to believe, that he cannot devote himself to the Public service, without denying to Individuals their just claims upon his time and attention, he is induced to decline the honour of being considered a Candidate.
JAMES FENNER.
Providence, April 8th 1806.
INSERTED BY REQUEST.
Copy of a letter from the Hon. James Fenner, to his friend in Newport, dated April 8th, 1806.
DEAR SIR,
YOURS of yesterday, is now before me. I am so far from considering you an "intruder," in giving me an "admonition," that I shall at all times be pleased to receive your opinion, on the political affairs of our State.
I am extremely obliged to my friends in the South, for the favourable opinion which you suppose they entertain of me, and, were it in my power, should be happy in the opportunity of serving them. But, my friend, let them consider the immensity of business to which I am doomed, and they will realise the utter impossibility of my serving them as a Chief Magistrate. I must either deny to individuals that attention to which their claims are entitled; or withhold from the public that portion of time which it has a right to demand from its Governor.
I beg you to ascribe the resolution I have taken, to NECESSITY, and not to a dereliction of the REPUBLICAN CAUSE: That is near my heart, as it ever was. Should there be a little "confusion" (such as your apprehension, perhaps justly seems to anticipate) good will come out of it. The contest, if properly improved hereafter, will be of service to the State, by renewing its vigilance, and, as it were, awakening it to itself, and to a just sentiment of its best interest, and most sacred rights.
Thus you will perceive, that instead of being "discouraged," I am brightening up.
Yours, Sincerely,
(Signed) J. FENNER.
THE United States brig Hornet failed from New-York, on Saturday the 29th ult. for France.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN PROX for 1806.
PUBLISHED BY REQUEST.
The Hon. HENRY SMITH, Esq.
Governor.
THOMAS G. PITMAN, Esq.
Lieutenant-Governor.
Seth Wheaton, Esq. 1st Senator.
Waterman Tibbitts, Esq. 2d do.
Daniel Champlin, Esq. 3d do.
James Aldrich, Esq. 4th do.
William Waterman, Esq. 5th do.
John D'Wolfe, Esq. 6th do.
Joseph Cundall, Esq. 7th do.
Oliver Gardner, Esq. 8th do.
Samuel Hoxie, Esq. 9th do.
William Wilbor, Esq. (the present Senator) 10th do.
Samuel Eddy, Esq. Secretary.
James Burrill, jun. Attorney-General.
Constant Taber, Esq. General Treasurer.
MARRIED.—In this town, Mr. GEORGE
SPONNER to Miss NANCY LAWTON, daughter of the late Capt. John Lawton.
LETTERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The Second Canto of Lancaster Loyal, shall appear in our next.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET,
And possession given immediately, a large two story
DWELLING-HOUSE and Lot of LAND,
SITUATED in Wickford, in North-Kings-town, on the Main-Street.—Said House is well finished and is a good stand for business.—For terms apply to CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN, Living on the premises. April 8th, 1806.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. if not previously disposed of at Private Sale, A LOT OF LAND,
IN Farewell-Street, with a large two story Dwelling-House thereon standing, having four rooms on a floor, large Cellar underneath, large garden and yard, with a good well of water.
BENJAMIN HADWEN. Newport 4th Mo. 9th, 1806.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the first Monday of June next, at Eleven o'clock, A. M. if not previously disposed of at Private Sale,
THE Estate belonging to the Marine Society, lately occupied by Capt. John Warner, situated on Eaton's Point, bounded on Washington and Poplar Streets—a very pleasant and airy situation.—The terms will be made known at the time and place of Sale. Newport, April, 9th, 1806.
HAVANNA SUGARS & HIDES,
On reasonable terms and liberal credit for approved security.
JOHN D'WOLFE & HERSEY BRADFORD, HAVE for Sale, 1000 boxes assorted Havanna SUGARS, of a superior quality, now landing from on board the ship Andromache, at the wharf of Capt. John D'Wolfe;—They will contract to deliver said Sugars in Boston, should the purchasers wish it.
—ALSO,— 200 excellent Salted Hides. Bristol, R. I. April 8, 1806.
Garden Seeds.
CALL at J. Taylor's Medicino Store, No. 148, Thame-Street, where you may be supplied with a great variety of GARDEN SEEDS, of the latest importation—consisting of the different kinds of Peas, Beans, Cabbages, Lettuce, Radish, Turnip, Carrot, Beet, Parsnip, Onion, Squash, Cucumber, &c. &c. &c. N. B. Drugs, Medicines, Spices, Paints, Dyestuffs, &c. &c. &c. as usual. Newport, March 25th, 1806. 6w
War Department, March 1, 1806.
Notice is Hereby Given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of September 1807, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second, At South-West Point, Tellico Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mifflin, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas, Natchez, and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indian territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indian territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, and south of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Massac excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans, Piacquimes, Point Coupee, Oacheta, Natchitoches, Appellefus, Attakapah, Fort Stodder, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places, on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January 1807, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned viz.
Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, at Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed,
marched, or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the Mountains, and within the states of New-Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburg, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of New-York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour,) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.
Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commanders of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the U. S. shall be paid by the U. S. at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the U. S. of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months, H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
BOOK-SELLER & STATIONER, No. 77, Thame Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, is continually receiving additions to his Book Store, and as he binds all his books, his customers may depend on strong binding—now on hand.
MORSE'S Gazetteer, 2 volumes, New and improved edit. Letter Writer, Improved edition of Perry's Dictionary, upwards of a thousand more words than any former edition.
All of Lindley Murray's very valuable works, Church Prayer Books, elegant and plain, Watts' Psalms and Hymns, do. do. Adams' Latin Grammar, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, 2 vols. Walsh's Mercantile Arithmetic, Daboll's, Root's, do. Farmer's Almanack for 1806, A Variety of Elegant Books for Children, with engravings. A great variety of SCHOOL BOOKS, wholesale and retail, very cheap.
STATIONARY, of all kinds. Black and gilt edged Letter, Billet, and common Paper, per Ream or Quire. Excellent Drawing Paper, 8 cents sheet. Imperial, Super-Royal, Medium and Demy Paper. Quills best quality, from No. 6 to 16. Red and Black Ink in vials. Ink Powder, doz. or single. Slates, a great variety. Lead Pencils, Sealing-Wax, Wafers, Inkstands, Memorandum Pocket Books, &c. &c. Newport, March 19, 1806.

POETRY.
Selected for the Boston Chronicle.
THE MAID'S SOLILOQUY.
IMITATED FROM CATO.
—Hail wedded love! My serious law! Our maker bids increase: who bids abstain, But our destroyer, foe to God and Man?
Milton.
IT must be so: Milton, thou reason'st well! Else why this pleasing hope, this fond desire, This longing after something unpossess'd: Or whence this secret dread, or inward horror Of dying unespous'd? Why shrinks the soul Back on itself, and startles at virginity? 'Tis instinct, faithful instinct, fires within us, 'Tis nature's self that points out an alliance, And intimates a husband to the sex.
Marriage, (thou pleasing and yet anxious tho'! Through what variety of hopes and fears, Through what new scenes and changes must we pass!
Th' unchanging state in prospect lies before me, But shadows, clouds and prospects rest upon it. Here will I hold: if nature prompt the wish, (And that she does, is plain from all her works) Our duty, and our interest bid indulge it, For the great end of nature's law is bliss: But yet in wedlock WOMEN must OBEY— I'm weary of these doubts—the priest shall end them.
Nor rashly do I venture; loss and gain, Bondage and pleasure meet my thoughts at once. I wed, my liberty is gone forever; But happiness from time itself secured. Love first shall compensate my loss of freedom, And when my charms shall fade away, my eyes Themselves grow dim, my stature bend with years;
Then virtuous friendship shall succeed my love; Then pleas'd, I'll scorn infirmities and death, Renew'd immortal, in a filial race.
LATE OMISSION.
DEATH OF GENERAL JACKSON. MARCH 21.
We discharge the mournful duty of announcing the death of another re- volutionary hero. On Tuesday evening Gen. JAMES JACKSON, a Senator from Georgia, drew his last breath, after a long and painful illness. Leav- ing the task of eulogy to other pens, we cannot refrain from that expres- sion of regret, which we are convinced we feel in common with every patri- otic mind in America, at the loss of a man, who, a host in the days of pe- ril, was still ready to exert his power in the defence of his country's rights.
A grateful country has attested its sense of the loss it has sustained by the death of this distinguished citizen.— Both branches of the legislature have agreed to wear mourning for a month, and the House of Representatives have by an unanimous vote, enrolled him on the list of our distinguished revo- lutionary patriots.
The remains of the General were yesterday interred in the burying- ground at Rock Creek Church, with military honors, accompanied by a long procession, composed of the mili- tary in uniform, martial music, the masons, the members of the two hous- es of Congress, officers of the execu- tive department and citizens.
National Intelligencer.
MORNING SCHOOL, Clarke-Street, No. 5.
The Subscriber informs the Public, THAT he purposes opening a Morning and Evening SCHOOL, the first Monday in April next; to begin at half past five o'clock in the morning and continue until eight, and the evening school to commence at five o'clock, and conclude at seven, for the purpose of teaching both sexes the different branches of Literature. —For further information, apply as above.— The Day-School as usual.
ELIAZER TREVETT.
* * Said TREVETT has engaged a young gentleman of liberal education, and one that has been some time in a school, who is expected by the first of next month.
Newport, March 27 1806.
For Sale at Public Auction, On Monday the 14th inst. at 11 o'clock A. M. ON the premises, if not sold before at priv- ate sale—A DWELLING HOUSE and Lot of LAND in Duke-Street, now in the oc- cupancy of Mrs. Mary Hazard, and possession given immediately.—Terms will be made known at the time of Sale.
Newport, April 2d, 1806.
POTATOES.
TWO Hundred Barrels and 200 Bushels POTATOES, in excellent shipping or- der, on board the Schooner Nancy, at HAN- DY's Wharf.—Apply to
EARL & ALLSTON.
April 2, 1806.
MOSES & WILLIAM THURSTON,
Return their Thanks, TO their Customers and the public in gen- eral, for their custom the last year, hoping for a continuance—as every attention will be paid to the business, and the smallest favor grate- fully acknowledged. They now offer at whole- sale or retail, at their old stand, No. 25, Broad- Street, opposite the Hay-Scales, the following articles, viz.
  Jamaica, } Rum. Loaf, } SUGARS.   W. India, } Lump, }   N. England, } Brown, }   Cherry, } Flour, }   Gin, } Raisins, }   Cogniac, } Brandy. Ginger, }   Spanish, } Nutmegs, }   Sherry, } Pepper, }   L. & B., } Wines. Pearlash, }   Molasses, } Chocolate, }   Vinegar, by the hhd. } Cocoa Shells, }   or barrel. Spanish Segars, per   Hyson, } box.   Souchong, }   Bohea, } 
Together with a number of other articles. Dry Goods and Crockery-Ware.
ALSO, 500 wt. warranted fair getted HAMS. 7 firkins Hogs Lard. 4 do. Butter.
The BAKING BUSINESS, Is carried on by them in all its branches.— They constantly keep on hand, Pilot, Navy, and Ship BREAD, sufficient to supply any vessel at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms—warranted equal to any bak- ed in this State, or imported from the South- ward, for keeping during the longest voyages. Newport, March 26, 1806.
VALUABLE BOOKS.
JUST IMPORTED,
And now opening for Sale at Wilder's Book- Store, by
GEORGE WANTON, & Co. THE greatest variety of Books, of the latest European and American publications, ever offered in Newport:—The prices of which will be found much lower than usual. Their assortment being so extensive, and advertising expensive, they must omit particularizing, and solicit their friends and the public, to call and see for themselves.
AS ABOVE, War in Disguise—price 75 cents. Answer to do. 50 Life of General Morau, 87 1/2 Life of Lord Nelson, 25 Acerbi's Travels, 2 vols. 4to. 11 50 cts. Large discounts to those who purchase several sets. Subscribers to Washington's Life, are request- ed to call and take their books. Newport, March 5, 1806.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beauti- ful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the Town of Newport, containing one hun- dred acres, with a large, con- venient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese- House, Cribb, Barn, Chaife-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Or- chard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly— very well sheltered with large trees; and a beau- tiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining; a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the best shooting of sea fowl of almost every description; The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for bar- ley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in suit- able divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms made easy.—Apply to.
NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises. Newport, October 9, 1805.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever. Newport, May 31st, 1805.
TO BE SOLD, OR LET.
AND possession given the 25th of this month, that pleasantly situated Farm, in the town of Middletown, belonging to the subscriber, about three miles distance from the State House, now occupied by George Hathaway, which ex- tends from the main west road to the water on the river; consisting of about 230 acres of good Land, which lays very convenient for obtaining Manure, from an extensive shore, belonging to the Farm; with suitable Buildings in good re- pair.—The Land is well fenced, with an excel- lent young Orchard, containing between four and five acres of the best fruit Trees.—For terms apply to
JOHN C. SCOTT. Newport, March 10, 1806.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling- House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Gar- den, situate in Thames-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
Four bushels of Garden Pease, TO BE SOLD BY BURRINGTON ANTHONY, in Port- mouth, warranted good; and of the last year's growth, viz. Early Charlton, Marrowfat, two podded, and Spanish Dwarf.—Also, 100 bushels clean Barley. Feb. 5, 1806.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE,
This Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at whole- sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur- chased in America.
A generous credit given to those who pur- chase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good pa- per, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 83.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditor- of the estate of William Tillinghast, Mer- chant, late of Newport, deceased, represents an insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the underigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwell- ings at any time within said term.—No claim will be received unless properly attested.
JOHN SLOCUM, } Commis- JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghast whose receipt will be a complete discharge. WILLIAM MOORE, jr. } Adminis- CALEB GREEN, } trators. STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Newport, 7th October, 1805.
For sale by JACOB RICARDSON, AT THE POST-OFFICE, A large Assortment of Books and Stationary.
The circulating Library has every day, something new added to the large collec- tion of Books.
A general Assortment of School Books;
Among them are Murray's which are certainly the best books for Schools now in print.—His first book for Children, Reader, Grammar, In- troduction, and Sequel.
ALMANACKS for the Year 1806. Charts of all the World— America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Book and Sheets.
WRITING PAPER, Of all qualities by the ream or quire—Quills of all qualities—Wafers and Sealing-Wax. About 5,000 pieces
House Paper & Borders, Of different figures and manufactures, some American, French, and English.
F U S. Muffs and Tiopets, and Trimmings. CUTLERY.
Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each. Mustard & Sweet-Oil. Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805. tf
TO BE SOLD, By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
50 Hhds good retailing Molasses, 50 do. do. New Rum. A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum, A few pipes Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Bushels old Corn, 30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mels Beef, Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice, A few pieces Ravens Duck, Sundry Dwelling-Houses in different parts of the Town. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers, Dwelling House, black- smiths Shop, Coal House, and Stable and two acres of good LAND well fenced with between forty and fifty apple trees, of in grafted fruit growing on the premises, with an Excellent well of water near the house. The premises are pleasantly situated on the post- road, leading to Pawtucket, about fourteen miles from the ferry leading to Newport.—An indisputable title will be given.
JAMES CONGDON. South-Kingstown, February 27th 1806.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d. Newport April 3, 1802. 79tf.
TO BE LET,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, in Pelham Street, No. 11, with a large Gar- den, and a good Well of Water, together with the half of a large Stable.—For terms apply to SAMUEL VAUGHAN. Newport, March 13th, 1806.
JOHN STEVENS,
TIN-PLATE WORKER, HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has ta- ken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest no- tice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.— Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pew- ter and Lead. Newport Dec. 12th 1805.
John F. Townsend, & Co. At their Store No. 123 Thames-Street, fro of Capt. James Petty's, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of Fancy & Staple Goods, Suited to the Season, which they are determined to Sell as low as can be purchased in New- port:—
AMONG WHICH ARE, Excellent Dutch Broad French Laces, Cloth, Laced Silk Sleeves and Belt superfine English, English Silk Gloves, blue, black, and mix-White and chintz Frin- do. ges, Second, middling, and White and Colored low priced do. Bed-Lace, Super, and other Cass. Very fine India Book & meres, Mull Mulline. Very fine white flannel. Extra long and habit Yellow, blue, black, red Kid Gloves, and green flannels, Mens white and black Baizes and Sergets, Silk Gloves, Coatings & Fearnoughts Russia and English Di- lith Linens and Shirt aper, Cottons, 5-4 and 6-4 English Di- Velvets and Patent aper, for table-cloths, Worked Cord, 8-4 elegant Sattin, Patent Cord and other Damask Shawls Waistcoating, Camels Hair do. Blankets from 6-4 to English Lute strings, 11-4 h's. Umbrellas, &c. &c. Newport, January 1, 1806.
To be Sold or Leased,
And possession given on the 25th March next, THE Estate belonging to the Marine Society occupied by Capt. John Warren, situated on Easton's point, bounded on Washington and Poplar Streets; a pleasant and airy situation.— Any person inclining to purchase, (which will be preferred) or hire, will please to apply to the Subscribers.
BENJAMIN PEARSE, WILLIAM WOOD, } Committee. EDWARD EASTON, } JOHN CAHOONE, } GEORGE TOPHAM, } Newport, January 28th, 1806. 277tf.
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND, under good improve- ment, containing 160 feet in front on John Street, and 100 feet on Laven Street.— Said Lot is well fenced with Locust posts, hand- somely situated for building. For terms apply to BENJAMIN FAIRBANKS. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
Wholesale & Retail at WILDER'S Book- Store, No. 104—Thames-Street.
FOR SALE by the Subscribers, the most valu- ble and extensive assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY ever offered in this State; and at prices much less than can be bought else- where. Their collection of books is in all Arts and Sciences, Bibles—Their assortment will be found from the smallest pocket size to the largest folio, of 37 different editions, at prices from 10 to 30 per cent. less than others sell.—Every new publication of merit, will be for sale at their store as soon as from the press.—Next week will be opened a further collection, of several hun- dred volumes of the most valuable books.
Circulating Library.
They will circulate any book in their store, upon the following terms, from which they will not vary—viz.
The whole set to be taken at once, and the value thereof deposited; from which value, 6 per cent. per week will be retained for the use of the books—it always being at the election of the person taking the books to keep or return them. If they are materially damaged they will not be taken back in any case.
These terms may not appear so accomodat- ing, but the public may be assured that no other plan can be adopted to keep a valuable collection of books for circulation without loss to the Li- brarian.
G. WANTON, & Co. Newport, March 12th.