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The Providence Journal
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. 134.]
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 1801.
[Vol. III.]
COMMITTEE OF SECRECY.
[The following Summary of the Report of the Secret Committee of the British House of Commons, forms an important article; and develops the mischiefs which England, in common with every other populous country, must expect to suffer, by the indulgence of Jacobin clubs, and democratic assemblies.]
THE Committee of Secrecy of the House of Commons have at length made their second report, and in doing so they have entered into a consideration of a variety of minute details relative to the plans of the disaffected, both in this country and in Ireland. The report embraces such enlarged descriptions of the plans of disaffection in both countries, that our limits permit us only to present a general outline of their statements.
The report begins by detailing the plans of the disaffected in the metropolis of the kingdom, and goes on to refer to the different schemes which they formed for the accomplishment of their favourite views. It states that, though in consequence of the measures adopted by government, the persons who had imbibed the principles of revolution were disposed to suspend their former projects, yet they never for a moment wholly renounced their former principles, or felt any desire to return to their duties of loyalty and subjection. Notwithstanding the detention of several of the most active members of the late Corresponding Society, it appears that others have continued occasionally to meet for the original purposes of this Association, at the same time avoiding any constant place of assembling, and using no constant memorial of their transactions. The principal objects of their meeting was originally held out to be, the collection of money for the relief of those confined under charges of treasonable and seditious practices, while under this pretext they gradually proceeded to indulge in the most treasonable and seditious toasts and songs. In prosecution of these views it is found that they endeavoured to avail themselves of the state to which the country was reduced in consequence of the pressure of scarcity, and to endeavour to combine this evil with the general corruptions of the government. From the metropolis they proceeded to trace the same spirit to the districts of the country, in which various means were used to connect the misery of scarcity with the supposed evils of administration, and to seduce the loyalty of the people from the pressure of temporary circumstances; on this part of the subject the committee detail a variety of particulars, in which all the views and schemes of the disaffected are minutely explained; a particular allusion is made to the expiration of the bill for suspending the Habeas Corpus Act, and a statement is given of the pleasure diffused over the party by the expiration of the Bill, as well as the measures adopted during the period that the act continued in force. The schemes of the disaffected during this period, it appears, were endeavoured to be covered under the name of meetings convened "in a free, easy manner, which, without encumbering themselves with rules, were to converse on the subject recommended to them, and to provoke investigation." In the course of these meetings, it is said, that a number of toasts were proposed and received with acclamation, which were of the most seditious and inflammatory nature. At the same period addresses were preparing for circulation, exciting in the most earnest terms the inhabitants of the country to the assertion of their rights and the annihilation of what is styled the system of tyranny,
under which they groaned. The administration of secret oaths, of a nature hostile to the existence of the present Monarchy, is also pointed out, and the circulation of such oaths is stated to have reached a very considerable extent of individuals. Nor do the committee think that the efforts of the disaffected were confined to persons in this country, but suppose that they maintained a treasonable correspondence with our common enemy, solicited their assistance to the accomplishment of their great object, and held out to them at the same time the "hopes of a formidable co-operation from internal insurrection."
The attention of the committee is next directed "to the situation of Ireland, as disturbed within, and threatened from without, particularly with reference to those measures adopted by the Parliament of that kingdom before the union, before the suppression of the rebellion, and which have been since renewed, for a limited time, in the Parliament of the United Kingdom." In this part of the report, though they remark that the efforts of the disaffected have long since happily ceased to assume the aspect of rebellion, arrayed in the field against the arms of their sovereign; and that many parts of the kingdom present the usual appearances of peaceful industry and loyal subordination, yet there is not wanting in others demonstrations of the same plan of systematical insurrection, and these too marked with the same characters of unexampled atrocity. The zeal of the "principal traitors in Dublin," in sending their emissaries through the country to keep up the spirits of the disaffected, by the hopes of support from foreign invasion, are particularly insisted upon and explained. About a year since, it is mentioned that a new system of association was about to be established, and a new Executive Directory formed in Dublin. The manner in which this was to be effected, is described both in so far as it respects the appointment of the officers and the privates connected with such associations. This scheme, however, in consequence of the vigilance and activity of government, was defeated. Efforts were employed to detach Ireland from the interest of the government of this country; hopes were held out to its disaffected inhabitants, of the probable success of foreign invasion, as well as the prospect of a general insurrection in all the principal towns in this kingdom. Even the fidelity of our sailors is attempted to be withdrawn, and the various addresses issued for the purpose are particularly specified.
The accredited emissaries of the Irish committee it appears had been sent to France, with assurances of their desiring assistance to throw off the yoke that binds them. In particular, one individual in this capacity is said "to have passed over to the continent, to have opened a direct communication with the enemy, accrediting himself as being deputed by a great body of the landed interest of the country, whom he represents as being, like himself, so dissatisfied with the union, that they would engage in any effort in concert with France, to ensure the means of establishing, under his guidance, some new form of Representative government." This system of radical disaffection is connected with a system of terror, accompanied with practices of the most savage cruelty. The ostensible objects to which these outrages are directed, "are now more commonly directed in an ostensible manner to the lowering of rents, the abolition of tithes, the regulation of wages, and the price of provisions, rather than those of an alteration in the form and constitution of government." The counteraction of this system, it is alleged, "could not be effected by the regular
course of law, affording only periodical occasions of trial, yielding no effectual means for protecting the witnesses from seduction, or the jurymen from outrage, and could only be secured by the apprehension of prompt and efficacious punishment for the guilty, and the sense of security and protection of the innocent.
The report afterwards goes on to the detail of the other means employed by the disaffected for the accomplishment of their purposes; their scenes of cruelty and outrage are delineated in terms calculated to impress on the mind the necessity of a jurisdiction more vigorous than that of the ordinary procedure of law—a jurisdiction calculated to meet the circumstances of the moment with an adequate force, spirit and energy. The sentences regularly pronounced on the loyal inhabitants are stated, and a number of cases are adverted to, where these sentences were literally executed and enforced. These several statements the committee substantiate by an appendix, subjoined to the report, in which each of the facts is more or less circumstantially explained.
We have thus laid before our readers an impartial abstract of the substance of this report.
The following we subjoin as a specimen of the toasts, said to be encouraged by the United Irishmen. It is needless for us to add, that they are not only of the most absurd, but of the most pestilent nature.
A speedy amalgamation of party with the mass of the people.
Religion without priests, and government without kings.
A dish of fish for the English, and may they always relish an Irish pike.
Vinegar hill; and may the foes of the people meet with four sauce.
The heroes of Wickford.
The rights of the people; and may the people never want spirit to maintain their rights.
Honest men at the head of affairs, and those at the head of affairs without heads at all.
No lord nor landlord, but the Lord God our only Lord.
May the usurpation of the great landholders be speedily destroyed, and every man recover his original share of land!
May the age of superstition be annihilated, and the age of reason be established in its stead.
NEW-YORK, July 9.
Extract of a letter of a recent date from a gentleman at Palermo, in Sicily, to his friend in this city.
RESPECTING the politics of the day, I have to inform you, that, according to the English, it is impossible for Naples to make peace with France on Bonaparte's terms, who, they say, demands (beside some other small matters) four millions of ducats, (3,200,000 dollars) cash; terms which the King cannot with honour accept, and must therefore continue to fight. Others think he will follow the example of the Emperor, and submit to peace on any terms. The French soldiery have a strong repugnance against fighting with the Neapolitans, of whom they seldom get any thing but their guns, and never can make a single prisoner; the first quality of a Neapolitan hero being to have legs as swift as a hare, and the second to know how to make use of them.
His Majesty keeps it up at Palermo like a philosopher; and seems to trouble his head very little about politics, leaving these matters to his Ambassador, who went about 8 months, 8 months ago to Vienna, to negotiate a peace with France, at the time the Emperor ought to have done it for himself. Who this able negotiator is, is not generally known; but he is supposed to be a man of great talents, who has always shown a remarkable attachment to his Majesty's Crown, to which for the last 35 years he has been continually adding laurels.
It is reported that his Majesty will soon return to Naples, the Prince-Royal having been received there with great demonstrations of joy. The city has been illuminated for three nights, and many entertainments given to him. The Neapolitan ladies (as fond of pleasure as the sex generally are everywhere) have not suffered this opportunity of amusing themselves to escape. This loyal reception given to the Prince, has determined his Majesty to return to Naples, having there as good and even better sport for hunt-
ing than at Palermo. Besides, as he is equally fond of the fair sex, and as Naples furnishes a greater number of fair-ones than Palermo, this is an additional reason for preferring the Metropolis. Without having a crowned head, one would be apt to do the same: for the Sicilian ladies are too ugly, God knows! and, what is worse, as ignorant as what, shall I say?—as ignorant as dirty; which is indeed saying a great deal. However, as in this world every one has his imperfections, and some good qualities which often counterbalance those imperfections, so have the Sicilian fair theirs. The most striking of these are, such good nature, tenderness of heart, and willingness to oblige, that if a man can overlook the former (which as a good Christian he ought to do) he will rather place them in the rank of Turkish Houri, or Daughters of Paradise.
The Neapolitan ladies regret the French very much, by whom 9 out of 10 of them have been converted to Jacobins. They have not had the same success with the men. It is true, they have had a powerful rival in Cardinal Ruffo: and it is well known that the Neapolitans have a stronger inclination to cardinal virtues than to French amiability. This neglect of the French towards the men, and the same neglect of the cardinal to the other sex, have created two parties in Naples, at the head of which are the two tutelary saints, viz. St. Genaro at the head of the Jacobins, and St. Anthony at the head of the Royalists. The first was formerly the great saint, but he has entirely lost his credit by turning jacobin. I am even astonished they do not send him to the galleys, or put him in prison, as it is the practice in some parts of the Mediterranean, when they think their saints does not use them well. In Sardinia, if he neglects to send them rain when they want it, they imprison him until it has rained enough, and then he is liberated with great pomp. While speaking of Sardinia; I may as well add, that its King is now in Naples. He appears wholly reconciled to his fate, and bears all his thoughts towards his Creator. To frequent the churches, and to follow the many processions which pass daily through the streets, a wax-candle in one hand and a rosary in the other, are his sole occupations and his pleasure. He gave a great example of uncommon penitence (for a King) in the month of February last at Naples by following a procession for about two miles without either shoe or stocking to his feet. This is a real fact, and has astonished all Naples. Some wicked people pretend that this humiliation is a penance inflicted on him by his confessor for the great sin he committed when he left Sardinia, by taking with him 32,000 dollars, which had been collected in the whole island for the redemption of the 766 persons taken by the Turks about three years ago in the island of St. Peter, and carried into slavery to Tunis. The King had made an agreement to have all of them that were then living, and had not embraced the Alcoran, restored for 180,000 dollars in three payments; but as money was a scarce commodity in his strong box, this sum was to be collected by little and little from charitable people, and amounted when he left the island to 32,000 dollars, which he took with him, not I believe with any wicked intention, but merely through forgetfulness; for Kings are as liable to commit mistakes as common folks. The King of Naples is a proof of it, who, when he left his dominions, and carried away all the money that could be collected together, forgot himself likewise when he took the Deposits in the Banks belonging to his beloved subjects."
Late Foreign Intelligence.
Received at New-York by the arrival of the brig George, in 39 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, May 27.
GOVERNMENT, we understand, are in daily expectation of receiving dispatches from Egypt. They cannot be otherwise than of the utmost importance. They will bring the result of the siege of Alexandria, and inform us what effect the victory of the 21st of March has produced upon the natives. The advance of the Grand Vizier's army would, it was believed, force the French Army to an immediate change of position, and would reduce Menou to the necessity of dividing his force, for the purpose of checking the progress of the Turkish troops towards Cairo.
The camp which is forming between Bruges and Ostend will, it is said, be completed by the end of this month. The preparations in the ports of Picardy and Flanders, for an expedition against England, are carried on with the greatest activity; and naval officers and sailors are arriving there.
There was a report in one of the papers, that the King of Prussia had demanded one hundred and sixty-five millions of florins from the Batavian Republic, with the resto-

ration of the Stadholder. It was added, that in consequence of Bonaparte saying he took no concern in the business, the Dutch government had sent an agent to compromise the matter with the King of Prussia. Nothing can be more improbable than this story.
The French Journal des Defenses, or semi-official Journal, endeavours to show, that the victory of the 21st of March, in Egypt, was not decisive, because fourteen days after it the English retained their former position. The Journalist does not however show that the French army, after the loss it has sustained, can receive reinforcements. The British army being able to maintain its position till fresh troops arrive, those who can afford to lose most men must ultimately prevail.
It is said that when the Highland Chief left Bombay, early in January, a vast number of country ships were collecting from all parts of that side of the peninsula of India, to take on board a very large body of regular native troops, which were marching in from various Presidencies, to sail for Suez, to co-operate with the British army in Egypt.
The armed brig Sir Sidney Smith, which sailed on Sunday from Plymouth, with despatches for Lord Keith and General Hutchinson, has taken out orders to General O'Hara to send to Egypt all the disposable force which he can spare from the service of the garrison.
The Dutch are very busy at present in recruiting men in Germany, for the purpose of being sent off to their India possessions. While the principal states are disbanding their forces, the Batavian republic finds a considerable facility in recruiting this corps.
Citizen Hultman, the Batavian Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Berlin, had his first audience of Mr. De Haugwitz on the 20th of April.
By advices from the Hague of the 12th of May we learn, that the indemnity which the Prince of Orange demands for his estates in Holland is 8 millions of florins.
A letter from Wurtzbourg states, that the Princes of Wurtzbourg and Bamberg have demanded the protection of the Emperor of Russia.
By a new arrangement with Mr. Wickham, the three regiments of Sals, Backman and Roverea, Helvetic emigrants, are to continue 6 years longer in the service of Britain.
At the Corn Exchange this day, there was little or no alteration in the price of grain.
The American brig Parkman, laden with a valuable cargo of Portuguese merchandise, arrived at Cowes from Lisbon, reports the greatest consternation prevails at that place, in consequence of the certain approach of the French; an army of 24,000 men being already arrived in Galicia, on the river Dnieper.
On Tuesday last the baggage of General Sir Ralph Abercrombie was landed from the Flora, by his steward, Mr. Dodd: one of the trunks contained the clothes he was wounded in.
The Cabinet of Vienna has made a proposition to the Electors of Mentz and Treves, to the Duke of Wurttemberg, the Prince Bishop of Wurtzbourg and Bamberg, to keep in pay a part of their forces for the space of four years. It is added, that this proposition has been adopted, and instead of being disbanded, they will be removed into the service of Austria.
His Russian Majesty has appointed a permanent Council, with particular privileges, for investigating and considering the affairs of the Empire, and the Decrees issued.
Captain Ruyter, of the Statuamster, arrived at Cowes, reports, that two corvettes and thirty-six gun-boats were in the road and harbour of Cherbourg on Friday last, ready for sea; but the unceasing vigilance of the British cruisers frustrated all their attempts to get out.—Four thousand troops of the line marched into Cherbourg on Monday week.
In imitation of what was done in this country, the Danes set on foot a subscription for the wounded seamen, and the widows and orphans of those who fell in the battle of the 2d of April. By the last accounts no less than 125,000 rix dollars, about 25,000 sterling, had been received, and more expected.
The Auspicious, of Bengal, captured by Surcouf, in the Clarisse, has been sold at Mauritius for 18,000 dollars, and fitted out as a privateer.
From the London Gazette.
The King has been pleased to constitute and appoint Arthur Whetham, Esq; to be Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Island of Curacoa, in America.
Also, Thomas Pifton, Esq; to be Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Island of Trinidad, in America.
Sir R. Abercrombie, in the action of the 21st of March, killed with his own hand the French Gen. Rioze. The enemy's cavalry had penetrated to the spot where the British commander had taken post to observe and direct the battle, and were overpowering our party, when Sir Sidney Smith, with a division of seamen, arrived to their succour. Sir Ralph was then in the act of struggling with Gen. Rioze for his sword, which wrestling from him, he plunged it into his bosom, and immediately after, in acknowledgment of the prompt and gallant assistance of Sir Sidney, presented to him the trophy.
HULL, May 23.
On Thursday last, the merchants and ship owners of this port petitioned the Lords of the Admiralty for a convoy to be appointed to take the ships for Hamburg, &c. from hence, on Tuesday the 2d of June—and also
that convoys might in future be regularly appointed, consistent with the duties of the service. Also, for the appointment of a convoy for the Baltic.
On Friday morning the ships from this port, for Hamburg, failed from the Humber, under convoy of the Bittern sloop of war, Captain Kirttee.
The commercial people of Hamburg are in the greatest joy at the convention entered into between the Prince of Hesse and the English and Prussian Ministers, and expect with the most lively impatience the first convoy of English ships in the Elbe.
The Soundlist, of May 5 and 9, announces the passage of 50 vessels for this country with grain.
DUBLIN, May 23.
Wheat was sold on Wednesday from 3l. 3s. 6d. to 3l. 9s. the barrel; barley from 1l. 4s. 6d. to 1l. 17s. the barrel; oats from 1l. 5s. to 1l. 11s. the barrel; oatmeal from 1l. 4s. to 1l. 11s. 6d. the cwt.
From a late German paper.
STUTGARD (Germany) May 14.
The affairs of the indemnities occupies every person's mind in Germany, and from the preparations that are making, it is apprehended that the subject will not be amicably adjusted. You will acknowledge with me that these apprehensions are by no means absurd, when you recollect that the interests of two of the great military powers upon the continent are in direct opposition to the interests of the other two powers. It is known that Austria and France are determined to establish the late Grand Duke of Tuscany in Germany; and it is believed that Russia and Prussia will oppose such a project. At any rate they will certainly take the part of those German Princes who have been such considerable losers in territory and revenue.
But there is one mistake into which persons in Germany, and probably in your country, have been led with respect to the last decree or conclusion of the Diet of Ratisbon. It was asserted, that the Court of Vienna had completely succeeded in its object of securing to itself exclusively the arrangement of the indemnities. The fact is, that Mentz, Treves, Cologne and Bohemia, had voted in the College of Electors for entrusting entirely to his Imperial Majesty the initiative and completion of the important business. Saxony, Bavaria, Brandenburg and Hanover, voted for confiding the initiative to the Emperor, and for referring the ulterior decision to the Diet. There was thus, as you will see, an equality of votes:
Mentz, Saxony, Treves, Bavaria, Cologne, Brandenburg, Bohemia, Hanover.
Mentz, however, abandoned her first vote, and afterwards gave one similar to Saxony. This produced a majority for referring the affair, in the first instance, to the Emperor; but reserving the final decision upon the Emperor's plan, and upon the whole business, to the Diet. The decision of the College of Princes was the same as the Electors.
In the mean time, the connection between France and Austria became more cordial and intimate every day. No man could have been selected more calculated to strengthen and improve that connection than Count Cobentzel. Yet it is curious to see two powers, of late so hostile to each other, adopt, all at once, the same plans, be animated by the same ideas, and pursue the same object. Between these two powers, Prussia is awkwardly situated. She looks with suspicion and distrust upon both. Prussian troops, however, are drawing towards Franconia, for the purpose, it is supposed, of being at hand to oppose the project of establishing the Grand Duke in the possession of that circle. To no power, perhaps, was the event of the accession of Alexander to the throne of Russia more favourable than to Prussia. Paul was known to have entered into the views of France, who is believed to have captivated his mind by holding out to him the possibility of realizing the plans entertained by former Sovereigns of Russia against Turkey. Had Paul lived, France would have secured at the same time a close alliance with the Cabinets of Peterburg and Vienna, and Prussia would have been left as it were desolate and alone.
The Emperor Alexander, however, abandoning the views of his predecessor, has formed the strictest intimacy with the Court of Berlin, and thus a balance is formed on the Continent between the great military powers. Great events may be expected to take place almost immediately. Things cannot remain as they are. Austria is increasing her military force; a circumstance which at first surprised most men, who thought the peace of Lunéville would be the signal for her diminishing her armies. Prussian troops are in motion; and France, though she evacuated Germany, means to keep an army of 40,000 men on the banks of the Rhine, from Cologne to Strasburg. There is one way, indeed, in which the business of the indemnities might be amicably adjusted; that is, by an abandonment, on the part of France and Austria, of the plan of indemnifying the Grand Duke in Germany. But where else could he be indemnified? France will hardly unking the infant Duke of Parma, and restore Tuscany to its former Sovereign. She will neither put such an affront upon Spain, nor will she abandon that preponderating influence which the peace of Lunéville has given her in the affairs of Italy; nor will the Emperor easily give up the project of fixing a Prince of his House in Germany, and of making thereby such a vast addition to the power and in-
fluence of his family in the affairs of the state.
STOCKHOLM, May 8. RUSSIAN STATE PAPER.
The following is the Russian Imperial Declaration which was sent to Sir Hyde Parker, the Admiral of the British Fleet in the Baltic.
"By the decease of his Majesty the Emperor Paul I. of glorious memory, the Sceptre of the Russian Empire has descended by right of birth into the hands of his Imperial Majesty Alexander. One of the first events under the government of this Monarch has been, that he has accepted the offer which the British Court had made to his illustrious Predecessor, to terminate the disputes which threatened the speedy breaking out of a war in the north of Europe, by an amicable convention. Faithful to the engagements which he has entered into with the courts of Stockholm, Berlin, and Copenhagen, His Imperial Majesty has signified to them his resolution, not to act but in conjunction with his Allies, in whatever may concern the interest of the Neutral Powers. His Imperial Majesty could not have expected that the British Court would have undertaken a hostile attack upon Denmark at the very time when its Envoy at Berlin was authorized anew to enter into conference with the Russian Minister residing there. The measures taken by His Imperial Majesty were only a consequence of his wish for peace, and the welfare of mankind, and to avoid a destructive misunderstanding between the contending Powers. The hostilities commenced against Denmark, and the hostile fleet, would have frustrated the wish of His Imperial Majesty to maintain Peace, had not this attack upon his Allies been made before his proposals were known to the court of London. But as the British fleet had sailed for the Sound before his Majesty ascended the throne, he will wait the measures of the British court, when it shall be informed of that event. The undersigned, General of Cavalry, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, requires, therefore, in the name of his Illustrious Sovereign, that the Admiral in Chief of the fleet of his Britannic Majesty shall desist from all further hostilities against the flags of the three United Powers, till his Excellency shall have received further direction from his Sovereign; otherwise the Admiral must be personally responsible for the consequences that may ensue from the prosecution of the war."
"Prepared to repel force with force, His Imperial Majesty persists in his pacific sentiments; but the justice and moderation of the Cabinet of London must enable him to reconcile the demands of humanity with the duties which he owes to the honour of his crown and the interests of his Allies. (Signed) VON DER PAHLEN."
Domestic Intelligence.
CHARLESTON, July 2.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London to his friend in this city, dated May 15.
"We have just succeeded in obtaining a decree of the Lords of Appeal, in favour of our mutual friend Mr. Caspar C. Shutt, in the case of the Gadsden and Frederica, and we expect the rest of his cases will soon be decided in his favour. Though we have not been able to obtain costs and damages, as we tried and hoped, yet we hope the decision will prove satisfactory."
WASHINGTON, July 6.
The anniversary of American Independence was handsomely celebrated in this city. At the principal entertainment were the Heads of Departments, Naval and Military Officers, and the French Charge des Affairs. The frigates were dressed, and salutes were fired.
On Friday last an address was delivered by the Secretary of War, in answer to the talk of the Cherokee chiefs previously made. The address of the Secretary, which was made in the name of the President, conveyed assurances to the Cherokees, that all the engagements entered into by the Predecessors of the President would be by him rigidly observed; it congratulated them on the advances they had made, and were still making, in the arts of civilization, particularly on the introduction of the spinning-wheel, and of the plough instead of the hoe, and assured them that the President, on proper representation, would have them furnished with the instruments and instruction required to aid their progress in agriculture and manufactures.
After delivery of the reply of the Secretary of War, the leading chief spoke at considerable length on the affairs of his nation. His mode of delivery, the tone of his voice, and his general expression of countenance, were mild and persuasive, and his deportment and gestures were highly dignified and graceful.
We forbear at present going more at length into the details of the talk and the reply, as we hope in a few days to be able to present them both entire.
SYMPTOMS OF INSURRECTION.
A letter from a gentleman on the Potomac mentions that the people in the neighbourhood of Piscataway (Md.) have been much alarmed at the conduct of the negroes, who collect in numbers and commit every species of enormity on persons and property. A gentleman who concealed himself overheard a conversation among a party of them.
"They declared that before the last of August a great deal of blood of the whites, must and would be spilt. Some were opposed to delaying it so long, others said their
plan was not ripe for execution, when a female declared that they were a parcel of cowardly fellows, or they would have done this business long ago."
An armed party of the inhabitants have taken some of those villains, who made an obstinate resistance. This conduct of the slaves is attributed to a set of free negroes who have got among them. The writer of the letter observes, "God only knows the savage barbarity that awaits us."
July 8.
It is whispered that Mr. Gallatin's arduous labours to find delinquents and defaulters are all likely to fail. It is also rumored that sometimes when he thinks full surely he is close on the heels of a peculator, he loses his scent, and some devilish unexpected thing on the credit side blasts his hopes, with grief and mortification. It is also whispered in certain circles that Mr. Gallatin wonders how it can be that a Secretary of the Treasury should be so long in office and not be a rogue. He thinks Mr. Wolcott was quite a simple and unfit officer. But these are only rumours, like those of the Epitome of the Times. [Washington Federalist.]
NORFOLK, July 7.
Saturday evening's amusement at Lindsay's Gardens, was such as created much mirth, and gave great satisfaction. The Racing in Sacks created many bets, and now and then a fall threw all the bets on the other side.—After three heats the purse of twenty dollars was won, and the winner in counting the money was obliged to comply with the rule in such cases made and provided, to use a pair of Spectacles prepared for the purpose, with a needle at each side, which took such fast hold of his nose, that though he was winner of the dollars, his nose was in some degree a loser of blood. The perplexity of the attempt to extricate his nostrils was by no means the least of the evening's sport.—A Hat was then grained for, and after three heats, was won by a Frenchman, who it is universally acknowledged eclipsed the whole set for grimace. Notwithstanding the warmth of the weather, yet the gentleman who was so obliging, for the diversion of the company, to hold the horse-collar for the grainers to exhibit through, did not seem to be much fatigued with the employment, on the contrary seemed much satisfied with his office. As the season of the Theatre is closed, we think if some attention was paid, once a week, at Lindsay's Garden's to create some such sport as last Saturday's, together with a nice collation, the Manager would find it answer well in the end.—Near a populous town any thing innocent by way of a recreation from business, will always meet with success.
PHILADELPHIA, July 14.
OFFICIAL.
Appointment by the President of the United States.
James Blake, Esq; to be commercial agent of the United States, at Antwerp.
Letters from merchants of the first respectability to their correspondents at New-York, dated the 20th of June, make no mention of any order respecting the closing of the ports of the island of Cuba.
A vessel just arrived at New-York from Trinidad of Cuba, does not mention a word of any such order.
A letter from a government officer at St. Jago du Cuba, to his friend in this city, dated the 27th of May, is perfectly silent on that score, and rather invites traders to go there.
From these it may be inferred, that no alteration has yet taken place in the commerce of neutrals with the island of Cuba, or if any has taken place, it may perhaps consist merely in the closing of the small ports of that island, in order to prevent smuggling, and to concentrate the receipt of the duties in the principal ports.
The Baltimore Federal Gazette has published the account from the Philadelphia paper, stating that all the ports of the Havana were shut by order of government, and remarks, that letters received by gentlemen in Baltimore, from the most respectable mercantile houses in Havana, dated June 22, make no mention of such orders having been received.
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS.
"Silence that dreadful hell, it frights the life." [OTHALLO.]
----- Silence to that dangerous Editor; He doth expose us to the People. [JACOBINS.]
Here it is again; Another Prosecution, Number 6.
Yesterday afternoon a piece of paper was left at the office of the Editor, endorsed.
172 Summons Cafe. JOHN BECKLEY,
vs. CALEB P. WAYNE, Retble. 1st Monday of Sep. 1801.
Mr. Dollen, P. Quer. N. B. No money demanded, as heretofore, by the Sheriff's officer.
NEW-YORK, July 13.
Extract of a letter from Utica, dated June 22.
"At the court of Oyer and Terminer, held in this county last week, Robert Hazard, of Rome, labourer, was convicted of forgery, and sentenced to the state prison for life.—He leaves behind him an affectionate wife, (she is by law no longer his wife) and three or four small children. At the same court George Peters, an Indian of the Brothertown tribe, was convicted of the murder of his wife. The proof against him was full and

convincing; and the murder appeared to have been committed in a most cruel and barbarous manner. Judge Kent, who presided and delivered his sentence, explained to him the nature of the crime and of the sentence, in a manner at once plain, full and pathetic. This impressive sentence cannot fail to have considerable effect upon the feelings and future conduct of a number of the principal men present of the tribe to which this Indian belongs. It was calculated to show them the energy as well as the necessity of the laws by which we are governed. This convict will be executed on the last Friday in August next.
Some little doubt was at first entertained, whether the Brothertown Indians were amenable to the laws of the state for offences committed among themselves; but a recurrence to their history evinced them to be mere remnants of various Atlantic tribes, which were conquered and mostly destroyed by the early European emigrants; who had lost all territorial and national sovereignty, and renounced all right of self-government and cognizance of offences, and had for a century been subjected to the laws of the state in which they had resided. Those considerations induced Judge Kent to proceed to trial and execution, without referring the question for the consideration of the Justices of the Supreme Court.
July 16. The Wilmington paper states, that a Mr. Joel Lewis has been appointed by the President Marshall of the District of Delaware. The citizens of Baltimore are raising a fund for the clearance of the navigation of the river Susquehanna. A considerable sum has been already raised.
HALLOWELL, July 10. KINE-POX. Extract of a letter from Mr. Ephraim Gilman, to Dr. Benjamin Page, jun. of this town, dated Norfolk (Vir.) June 18th, 1801.
"Sir, Pursuant to your request, and for my own satisfaction, I have been inoculated for the Small-Pox four different times without effect, after having taken the Kine-Pox from you. I still thought there was a possibility of taking it by contagion, when not by inoculation; but that too I reduced to a certainty, by sleeping constantly with Mr. Randall, our late townsmen, who was inoculated with me and took it; and by watching with two others who were very sick with it. It is now three weeks since, and I have not had a symptom of any disease.
"A gentleman who came from Boston lately, told me, that after having taken the Kine-Pox from Dr. Waterhouse, he was inoculated three times for the Small-Pox ineffectually."
BOSTON, July 17. COMMENCEMENT. Wednesday last was the annual commencement at Harvard University. His excellency the Governor was escorted to Cambridge by the Roxbury troop of cavalry, under Captain Davis; and re-conducted to Boston by the same company.
EXERCISES. By the Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts.
1. A Salutatory Oration in Latin—by Robert Hallowell. 2. A Forensic Disputation upon this question, "Whether Science be in a state of progression?"—by Thomas Bond and Moody Kent. 3. An English Poem upon "Fashion"—by Wilkes Allen. 4. An English Conference upon "The influence of early education, public opinion, civil laws, and religious institutions" on the conduct of individuals"—by Thomas Dawes, John Gorham, William Bant Sullivan, and Enoch Sawyer Tappan. 5. A Hebrew Oration—by Elias Phinney. 6. An English Poem upon "Freedom"—by Joseph Mansfield. 7. An English Conference upon "The invention of the Plough, the Mariner's Compass, the Printing Press, and the Telescope"—by John Abbot, Jacob Abbot Cummings, Luther Lawrence and Charles Chauncy Parsons. 8. A Greek Dialogue upon "The importance of the knowledge of the Greek language to the defence of the Christian Revelation"—by Phinehas Adams, William Chandler and Stephen Minot. 9. A Forensic Disputation upon this question, "Whether Occupancy creates right of Property"—by Tyler Bigelow and Timothy Fuller. 10. A Colloquial Discussion of "The importance of a National Character to the United States"—by George Sullivan and Nathaniel Williams. 11. An English Oration upon "Public Spirit"—by Benjamin Peirce.
By the Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts.
1. An English Oration upon "Freedom of Enquiry"—by Mr. Joseph Tuckerman. 2. A Valedictory Oration in Latin—by Mr. Perez Lincoln.
The Commencement exercises were honoured with the presence of his Excellency the Governor, the President of the Senate, and a large number of gentlemen distinguished for rank and talents. A brilliant assembly of ladies, encouraged by the uncommon beauty of the day, graced the performances, and diffused animation, grace and gaiety around. It cannot be supposed, that among so large a number of young men, all should appear to equal advantage, or that defects should not, occasionally, be perceptible. We find, however, that the performances were, in general, highly satisfactory to the audience. Many of them certainly exhibited indubitable proofs
of solid knowledge, correct taste, accuracy, and sometimes elegant composition. The Salutatory Oration, by Mr. Hallowell, was well written, and delivered with the greatest propriety. The modesty of the orator, equally distant from sheepish bashfulness and disgusting self-conceit, claimed, and deservedly obtained, the high approbation of his auditors. The correct pronunciation of the speaker deserves peculiar praise, as a nice attention to quantity is not always conspicuous in similar performances. Nothing can be more unpleasing than that blundering inattention or ignorance,
"With ailes ears, committing short and long," which always disgraces, and sometimes renders totally unintelligible, the best Latin compositions. Among the most distinguished English performances, were the English Oration by Mr. Pierce; the two forensic disputations, and the first English conference. This last was uncommonly well written and well delivered. Many other parts deserve praise; and of the worst it may be said, that if they failed to please, the fault certainly lay not in the intent, but in the execution.
The Master's English Oration, by Mr. Tuckerman, contained many very excellent sentiments, well-expressed and well-spoken. The same praise applies in a considerable degree to the Valedictory Oration.
The appearance of the venerable President, so wonderfully recovered from disease to confirmed health, was highly pleasing to the company; and the day, spent in literary festivity, and
"Mirth that after no repenting draws," concluded with satisfaction, harmony and good humour.
The following are the names of the young gentlemen admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts.
John Abbot, Phinehas Adams, Josiah Adams, Wilkes Allen, William Bartlett, Tyler Bigelow, Thomas Bond, William Chandler, Samuel M. Crocker, Jacob A. Cummings, Edward Cutts, Thomas Dawes, John Dix, Timothy Fiske, John Forrester, Abel Fox, Timothy Fuller, John Gorham, Robert Hallowell, Moody Kent, Luther Lawrence, George Longley, Joseph Mansfield, Stephen Minot, Henry Newman, Charles C. Parsons, Benjamin Peirce, Elias Phinney, George O. Stuart, William B. Sullivan, George Sullivan, Enoch S. Tappan, Wm. S. Titcomb, Nathaniel Williams.
Admitted to the Degree of Master of Arts.
IN COURSE. Isaac Allen, William Austin, Thomas Beebe, Cornelius Coolidge, Isaiah Cushing, Humphrey Devereux, Joseph Estlin, Samuel Prescott Fay, Isaac Fiske, Jonathan French, Henry Gardner, Uriah Hagar, William Hunt, Otis Lane, Perez Lincoln, Nathaniel Lord, Abraham Randall, Samuel Prince Robbins, Josiah Salisbury, William Smith Shaw, Matthias Spaulding, William Stackpole, Joseph Story, Richard Sullivan, Ebenezer Thatcher, Robert Thaxter, Gideon Latimer Thayer, Joseph Tuckerman, Thomas Welch, Sidney Willard, William Williams. OUT OF COURSE. Samuel Cobb, A. B. 1799; Hector Orr, A. B. 1792.
Charles Mary Wentworth, Esq. M. A. in the University of Oxford, was admitted ad eundum . Mr. Henry Gardner and Mr. Uriah Hagar, were admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of Physic. Mr. William Ingalls was admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Physic.
The Degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on His Excellency CALEB STRONG, Esq.
The Degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred on the Rev. JONATHAN MAXCY, President of Rhode-Island College; and on the Rev. JOSEPH DANA, of Ipswich.
The Phi Beta Kappa Society yesterday celebrated their anniversary at Cambridge.
The Hon. Richard Cutts, Esq.; is said to be chosen a Representative to Congress, from the third Eastern District. In the Fourth Western District no choice has been effected. The next trial is to be made on the 24th of August.
Removals from Office. His Excellency Winthrop Sargeant, Esq.; Governor of the Mississippi Territory, to be succeeded by Wm. C. C. Claiborne, Esq.; Gen. H. Miller, Supervisor for the District of Pennsylvania, to be succeeded by General Peter Muhlenberg.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22.
By late arrivals at Salem from the East-Indies, it appears that a grand expedition had been fitted out at Bengal, consisting of near one hundred sail of large ships, carrying troops, horses, &c. and conveyed by several large ships of war, under the command of Admiral Renier. This fleet sailed from Ceylon, where it had rendezvoused, about the 1st of March, after which it was joined by several small divisions of ships from the Ganges. There are various conjectures as to the force of this expedition—some estimating it at 10,000, others at 15,000 men. Supposed to be destined against the French in Egypt, by the way of the Red Sea.
By another arrival at Salem, from Portugal, information is received that the Spaniards and Portuguese have had several severe engagements on the frontiers of Portugal, in which the former were victorious.
From Paris, May 21. "It is said, that Mr. Murray, the Ambassador from the United States to the Batavian Republic, and one of those who signed the
treaty of peace between France and America, is to repair to Paris, in order to remove some trifling difficulties which stand in the way of the complete and full ratification of the treaty."
"The anniversary of American Independence was duly commemorated at Bristol on the 4th inst.—The Independent companies of Artillery, commanded by Col. Wardwell, and of Bristol Grenadiers, commanded by Capt. J. Bourne, with a great concourse of citizens, assembled at an early hour; and after forming a procession through the principal streets, convened at the Presbyterian meeting-house, where an appropriate Oration was very handsomely pronounced by Mr. BENJAMIN BOURNE, jun. before a numerous audience. An introductory prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wight preceded the Oration. The military companies dined at the Academy. A number of citizens partook of an entertainment at Mr. Bourne's inn, where (among others) the following toasts were given, and received with high marks of approbation:—
The memory of the illustrious WASHINGTON—"who holds the first place in his country's love, and for whom is defined the fairest page in the volume of faithful history."
JOHN ADAMS, late President.—May the evening of his days be as tranquil and happy, as their meridian has been splendid and fortunate.
In commemorating our National Independence, may we never forget those brave patriots who cemented it with their blood.
May our State Legislature, instead of abolishing FREE SCHOOLS, afford them all needful encouragement and support.—"In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened."
Who will hesitate to follow the advice of WASHINGTON?—May our political fathers never forget that he advised them "to promote, as an object of primary importance, INSTITUTIONS for the general diffusion of Knowledge."
The town of Bristol—May the present inhabitants, like the first settlers, be distinguished by a public, liberal spirit, for good order, and pure morals.
The LADIES—the most finished work of creation, and the last, best gift of Heaven to man.
The following toasts were drank by the Artillery company, and Bristol Grenadiers, after partaking of a sumptuous entertainment in the Academy-hall:—
1. The Day—May the principles which formed, perpetuate it. 1 gun. 2. The memory of the Great Chief, who was the corner stone in our political edifice; the arch of our greatness, built on the foundation he laid for it, will bear the pressure of internal and external foes; and time will rest his foot on the key-stone when finishing the work of general dissolution. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 3. The Manes of the Patriots and Heroes who laboured in our Senate and shed their blood in the high places of the field—Oft as this day returns we will recount their deeds; and offer their sainted spirits the incense of our gratitude. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 4. The President of the United States—If honest in his creed, his breath shall be pleasant as the zephyrs from the hill of spices; if hypocritical, noxious as the poisoned air. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 5. The Vice-President and Congress—Within the bounds of the constitution may they act with liberal and enlightened views. 1 gun. 6. The Judiciary of the United States—Raised above a dependence on any thing but their own virtues, may they employ that and their wisdom for their country. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 7. Our foreign Ministers and Consuls—May they enjoy the feelings of their nation's Jubilee, and act worthy those feelings in their high and important stations. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 8. Agriculture—The first employment of man; ordained by God, may He prosper it. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 9. Commerce, "as the hand-maid of Agriculture"—May it receive the fostering hand of government. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 10. Our Navy—We approach it with the awe which would go with us into a sepulchre; and we leave it with tears for its memory. 1 gun. 11. Our Naval Expedition to Barbary—Without being barbarous, may it chastize Barbaryans. 1 gun and 6 cheers. 12. Our sister States of Massachusetts and Connecticut—Worthy models of Republics. 1 gun. 13. JOHN ADAMS—May old Mount-Walliston be his refuge, as was the Holy Mount to Moses; and there may he keep the table of our civil duties. 1 gun and 9 cheers. 14. The Fair—May Americans be in no bondage but to their charms. 1 gun and 3 cheers. 15. Fashion—May it curl up and remain stupid like the serpent; and when it awakes flee from its own skin. 1 gun and 6 cheers. 16. The world of Mankind—May commotions cease, and distinctions be lost in universal brotherhood. 1 gun and 9 cheers.
Festive mirth and good humour were the order of the day."
* The ancient name of Braintree.
From the New-York Gazette. ALPHEUS VINCENT, the incendiary, who effected his escape from the state prison of New-York in the month of November last, (and who some time ago was reported to have been found dead near Albany in woman's ap-
parel) was apprehended on the 26th of June at Newport, in the state of Rhode-Island, and arrived in New-York on Friday afternoon last, in the packet Concord, Capt. Cahoon. On his passage, he had contrived to saw his irons nearly asunder; and would certainly have escaped a second time, by throwing himself from the vessel into the river, had it not been discovered at Hell-Gate, a few minutes before his project was to have been put in execution.
[This incendiary was charged with having set fire to the city of Albany, and is said to have been in Providence previous to and during the conflagration in January last.]
Extract of a letter from G. C. Morton, Esq. Vice-Consul of the United States at the Havana, dated 15th of June, to a gentleman in Philadelphia.
"There are idle rumours of orders having again been issued to close this port against foreign trade. They are false. The order would be absurd, and as impossible to be carried into execution as the one in '99."
The Benjamin Franklin, Senkey, sailed from Portsmouth, England, 20th May. The Danish Ambassador to the United States, and a number of other passengers are on board. Phil. Gaz.
Agreeable to a Vote of the Directors of the Fire-Insurance Company, the following calculation is inserted, showing the difference in expense of Insurance (from fire) done by the Society, and being done by individual underwriters.
INSURANCE FOR SEVEN YEARS, BY INDIVIDUALS.
Dolls. Cts. 1000 Dolls. premium, first year, 10 Policy and Stamp, 2 Interest for seven years, 5 4 Second year, 10 Policy and Stamp, 2 Interest for six years, 4 32 Third year, 10 Policy and Stamp, 2 Interest for five years, 3 60 Fourth year, 10 Policy and Stamp, 2 Interest for four years, 2 88 Fifth year, 10 Policy and Stamp, 2 Interest for three years, 2 16 Sixth year, 10 Policy and Stamp, 2 Interest for two years, 1 44 Seventh year, 10 Policy and Stamp, 2 Interest for one year, 72 104 16
In the above insurance your premium is all expended at the expiration of seven years, and perhaps the insurer is a bankrupt.
INSURANCE FOR SEVEN YEARS, IN THE COMPANY.
Dolls. Cts. 1000 Dolls. premium for seven years, 28 Policy, 1 Stamp, 1 Badge, 50 Interest of the above seven years, 12 81 Interest on 112 dolls. deposit, for seven years, 47 4 The sum saved on 1000 dolls. insurance, 13 81 104 16
In the above insurance, if no fire happens, the premium and interest still remain his property in stock, and he is sure of his loss, if any.
July 22.
Marshal's Sales.
On Tuesday the 4th of August next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, will be exposed for sale, at the store of FREEMAN MAYBERRY, on the Point Ferry Wharf, in Newport, for the payment of duties,
ABOUT 130,000 lb. of Batavia COFFEE, imported in the ship China, James Josiah, late master.
WILLIAM PECK, Marshal. Newport, July 18.
BANKRUPTCY.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against JOHN HAVEN, of Providence, Trader, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to us, the undersigned Commissioners, on the twenty-fifth day of July, and on the eighth and twenty-second days of August next, and on the fifth day of September next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at ALFRED AMIDON's Golden-ball inn, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the third meeting to choose Assignees, and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent, to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint.
PARIS J. TILLINGHAST, } Com'ees JOSEPH JENCKES, } GEORGE R. BURRILL, } July 22.

Selected Poetry.
Extracts from Currie's life of Burns, the Ayrshire poet.
The banks of the Ayr formed the scene of youthful passions of a still tenderer nature, the history of which it would be improper to reveal, were it even in our power, and the traces of which will soon be discoverable only in those strains of nature and sensibility to which they gave birth. The song in vol. iv. p. 17, entitled Highland Mary, is known to relate to one of these attachments. "It was written," says our bard, "on one of the most interesting passages of my youthful days." The object of this passion died early in life, and the impression left on the mind of Burns seems to have been deep and lasting. Several years afterwards, when he was removed to Nithsdale, he gave vent to the sensibility of his recollections in the following impassioned lines. In the manuscript book from which we extract them, they are addressed "To Mary in Heaven!"
THOU lingering star, with less'ning ray, That loy'st to greet the early morn, Again thou usher'st in the day My Mary from my soul was torn. O Mary! dear departed shade! Where is thy place of blissful rest? See'st thou thy lover lowly laid? Hear'st thou the groans that rend his breast? That sacred hour can I forget, Can I forget the hallowed grove, Where by the winding Ayr we met, To live one day of parting love! Eternity will not efface Those records dear of transports past; Thy image at our last embrace; Ah! little thought we 'twas our last! Ayr gurgling kiss'd his pebbled shore, O'erhung with wild woods, thick'ning green; The fragrant birch, and hawthorn hoar, Twin'd amorous round the raptur'd scene, The flowers sprang wanton to be prest, The birds sang love on every spray, 'Till too, too soon, the glowing west Proclam'd the speed of winged day. Still o'er these scenes my mem'ry wakes, And fondly broods with miser care; Time but the impression deeper makes, As streams their channels deeper wear. My Mary, dear departed shade! Where is thy blissful place of rest? See'st thou thy lover lowly laid? Hear'st thou the groans that rend his breast?
THE Copartnership of HARRAS and RHODES, being this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have any unsettled accounts with them are requested to call on WM. N. RHODES for settlement. CYRUS HARRAS, WM. N. RHODES. July 15.
Bowers and Bucklin, Importers of English GOODS, At their Store directly opposite Messrs. BROWN and IVY'S, have just received a new supply of LINENS, Shawls, Cambric Mullins, long Lawns, Mullinets, Dimity, Mar-seilles laces, Veils, &c. &c. which are now opened for sale upon liberal approved credit. Also, 50 pieces mock Madras Handkerchiefs, 50 pieces real do. Likewise, 26 boxes of China, containing tea and coffee sets; a few quarter chests of Souchon Tea. N. B. The Linens are entitled to draw-back on exportation. July 15.
To be Sold, A NEW fall-back CHAISE. For terms, apply to JOHN C. JENCKES, At his shop, near the Turk's-Head, where he has for sale, GOLD and SILVER WORK, and JEWELLERY; A L S O, PLATED HARNESS-FURNITURE, as low as can be bought in Boston or New-York. N. B. All persons having accounts unsettled with the firm of JOHN JENCKES and Co. are requested to exhibit them to said JENCKES within three months from this date. Cash given for old Gold, Silver, Copper, and Brass. July 15. (5 w.)
A good Farm for Sale, AND to be sold on liberal terms. Said farm contains upwards of Two Hundred and Forty Acres of Land, in the town of Brimfield, State of Massachusetts, county of Hampshire, on the road to Brookfield, from Providence, with a large Dwelling-house, two Barns and Sheds; said Farm has a good proportion of mowing, ploughland, and pasturing, with an orchard, and is well furnished with excellent wood and water. It is desired that those who wish to purchase, would come and view said farm, and the owner declares on his honour that he will sell on reasonable terms. For further information enquire of the subscriber, living on said farm. ALEXANDER SESSIONS, Brimfield (Massachusetts) July 11.
BLUE Nankeens, Carpets and Carpetings, India Book Mullins and Handkerchiefs, a handsome supply just received, and for sale at the Store No. 7, Cheap-Side. WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. June 17.
FRESH FLOUR. Just received; and for sale by Malachi Rhodes and Son, At the Long-Wharf, ALEXANDRIA fine and superfine FLOUR; 20 barrels Ship Bread; Corn, Rye, and Wheat Bran, by the hundred or single bushel; Also, One ton of Red-Wood. July 15.
FOR SALE, BY Wanton Steere, At the Long-Wharf, EIGHTY hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES, on reasonable terms; Likewise—For sale, freight, or charter, the CHARLOTTE, burthen 102 tons. July 8.
To be sold, at private sale, a Dwelling-House and Lot of Land, with a Barn and Wood-House thereon standing, situated in the south part of the town of Providence, and fronting on John-Street, so called, 60 feet. For terms apply to CLARKE BROWN, in East-Greenwich, or to Capt. WILLIAM S. BROWN, living on the premises. East-Greenwich, June 24.
At a Town-Council, held in and for the Town of Providence, on the 6th day of June, A. D. 1801.
WHEREAS the health and safety of the town require that the existing nuisances therein should be speedily removed or corrected;—It is therefore voted and resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into, and make report to this Council, of all nuisances that shall come to their knowledge, and which shall appear likely to prove prejudicial to the health of the town; and that the following gentlemen be and they are hereby appointed a committee for that purpose, to wit, Messrs. Philip Martin, Samuel Thurber, jun. and Rufus Waterman, for the north part of the town;—William Richmond, Jonathan W. Coy, and Paris J. Tillinghast, for the west side of the river; and Williams Thayer, John Spurr, and Jeremiah B. Howell, for the south part of the town;—and that said committee be entitled to a reasonable compensation for their services, to be paid out of the Town Treasury. A true Copy: Witness, NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. Clk.
THE above named committee, on examination, are exceedingly gratified to find a great majority of the inhabitants so attentive to the health of the Town, as appears by the clean and decent appearance of the cellars, stores, and yards, in general.—We take the liberty to recommend a perseverance in so necessary a work, by keeping the cellars and stores as far as possible dry and clean—by removing all manure, shells and rubbish, from the gangways and back yards—by preventing the vaults of necessaries from being full, and by frequently putting into them small quantities of air-slacked lime, —and by often clearing the gutters leading from sinks, removing the filth, and sprinkling lime or dry ashes in and about them and other places disposed to become offensive.
The committee are assured that the above hints will be fully sufficient with all who have the health of the town at heart, and a proper regard to common decency and their own comfort and convenience. But we are sorry to add, that some there are who are so lost to such worthy considerations, that they seem disposed to support their nuisances after pressing and repeated remonstrances—such nuisances as remain after due notice will be reported to the Council without respect of persons.
The committee not only recommend, but enjoin as a duty, which each inhabitant of the town owes to the public and himself, to give information to some one of the committee in the district where he resides of any nuisance which may come to his knowledge.
THE subscriber having lately arrived in Providence from Georgia, takes this method to invite all persons who have any demands against him to call on him at the house of Mr. Nathan Truman, or on Dr. Benjamin Dyer, and receive their money; and as he proposes returning to Georgia in the fall, the sooner a settlement of his affairs can be effected, the more agreeable to him. June 15. EBENEZER JENCKES.
REMOVAL.
THE new Cheap Cash Shop, kept by SMITH BARTLET, is removed from No. 12, Market-Street, to the Store lately occupied by Messrs. BOWERS and BUCKLIN, No. 1, Cheap-Side, where he has received a fresh supply of Goods, in addition to his former assortment, which he is selling at very reduced prices, for Cash only. Those who will have the goodness to call and look for themselves, will be convinced they are lower than can be bought in the town. N. B. He will let Shop No. 12, Market-Street. June 24.
Grinnell and Taylor Respectfully inform the public, and their good customers in particular, that they have just received a general assortment of Painters Colours, &c. viz. LONDON white lead, dry or ground in oil, per cwt. or lb. Spanish white, stone yellow, red lead and Spanish brown per do. Prussian blue, first, second and third qualities; Venetian red, vermilion, king's yellow, white vitriol, gold leaf, copal varnish, ivory black, umber, lampblack, Dutch pink, rose pink, drop lake, firewing small litharge, verdigrise per sack or lb. copperas, alum, brimstone, red chalk, pumice stone, rosin, patent yellow, English and Russia glue, linseed oil, per bbl. or gall. spirits turpentine, black and bright varnish for vessels use, painters brushes and tools of various sizes, marking brushes, large and small camels hair pencils, window and china putty, window glass 10 by 12—15 by 11—14 by 10—12 by 10—11 by 9—10 by 8—9 by 7 and 8 by 6. The above articles are of an excellent quality, and are sold as low as can be purchased in this State. They continue the painting business at their Store opposite the Bank lane; where colours are prepared at short notice, and all favours gratefully received. N. B. They earnestly solicit all persons that have been indebted to them more than one year, to call and settle the same without delay. June 17. 8 w.
FOR SALE, On liberal terms, and credit, for approved notes, 4 Boxes black India Lustrine, containing 160 pieces, 18 yards each 4 do. black Sinfshaw do. 120 do. 30 do. each 2 do. 2d quality black Sattin do. 80 do. 18 do. each 2 do. 3d do. do. 60 do. 30 do. each 2 do. coloured striped Sattin, 60 do. 18 do. each 2 do. do. Sinfshaws, 80 do. 30 do. each 1 do. do. coloured Lustrine, 40 do. 18 do. each 1 do. Sinfshaws, 30 do. 30 do. each 1 do. 2d quality coloured Sattin, 30 do. 18 do. each 1 do. 1st quality Sattin, 30 do. 18 do. do. 7650 pieces long white Nankins 350 do. yellow do. Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas, per chest First quality Canton Sugar, in whole and half bags 150 bales Cassia 50 boxes China, containing each 1 Tea Set The above are entitled to debenture on exportation. Please apply to SCOTT JENCKES, or AMOS T. JENCKES. June 17.
FOR SALE, By the Executrix of the late Capt. ZACHA-RIAH ALLEN, 40 Boxes of Havana White } Sugars, entitled to Draw-back: 28 Ditto Brown } 35 Hhds. of Cape } 43 Hhds. of Cape, Surinam and Barbados } SUGARS, 52 Boxes of white and 5 Boxes of brown Havana Ditto, 100 Hhds. of New-England RUM, 20,000 lb. of Loaf SUGAR, 1700 lb. of American SNUFF, in Hhds. and Kegs. The above articles will be sold on a credit, with approved security. N. B. To be let, near the centre of the town, the south wharf and stores, together or separately, one of which is calculated for a Grocery Shop. June 4.
Strayed or Stolen, ON the night of the 28th ult. from an inclosure of Mr. JONATHAN PAGE, innholder in Charlestown (Massachusetts) a light red roan HORSE, about nine years old, light mane and tail, all of his feet white, a white stripe in his forehead, natural trotter, and good carraiger. Whoever will give information to Mr. PAGE, or the subscriber, living in Shrewsbury, so that he may recover his Horse again, shall receive 5 dollars reward, or to dollars for the Horse and Thief, (if Stolen) and all necessary charges paid by NATHANIEL BRIDGHAM. Shrewsbury (Massachusetts) May 30.
Washington Insurance Office, June 30. THE Stockholders in the Washington Insurance Company in Providence, are hereby notified, that a Dividend will be paid at the office on application. GEO. BENSON, Sec'y.
To be let, a convenient tenement for a small family, on the west side of the great bridge, adjoining the back of Capt. JOHN MASON'S House, that he now lives in. For terms, apply to HENRY BRICKLEY.
A Quarterly Request. ALBE STONE, Post rider between Providence and Pomfret, requests all persons indebted to him for a Quarter's Papers to make speedy payment. Providence, June 24.
FOR SALE, BY James Rhodes and Co. At their Store on the east side of the Great bridge, a few wharves below the Market, ALEXANDRIA fine and superfine Flour; Corn and Rye, either per quantity or single bushel; a few thousand of good Shingles, &c. Said articles will be sold low for cash or short credit. May 27.
Now landing from the ship Minerva, and for sale by Samuel G. Arnold and Co. SEVEN Thousand bushels of Bonavista SALT. They have likewise for sale, Turks-Island Salt 30 tons of Old Sable Russia Iron Russia and Ravens Duck, of various qualities Russia Sheeting, bleached and unbleached Russia Diaper Cordage assorted White Lead and Spanish Brown Looking-Glasses A quantity of Flag-Stones Most of the above goods are entitled to debenture on exportation, and will be sold on a liberal credit for approved security. May 27.
William Blodget, jun. CHEAPSIDE, No. 7, HAS just received a consignment from the cargo of the ship Bedford recently from Calcutta, of the following Goods, now opening for sale, by quantities to suit the purchasers, at very favourable prices, for cash, or approved notes at Bank of 3 months 3 bales Jalolpore Mamoody Mullins 2 do. Janah do. do. 2 do. Alibad do. do. 1 do. Mow Coffes do. do. 1 do. Sandah do. do. 4 do. Burboom Gurrahs do. do. 1 do. Mow Sanahs do. do. 3 do. Alibad Omerty do. do. 1 do. Jalolpore Sawn do. do. 2 do. Patna Bastas do. do. 2 do. Jugda do. do. 1 do. Table-Cloths 1 do. Blue Romal Handkerchiefs 1 do. Mock Pulicat do. do. 1 do. Ginghams 1 do. Checks 2 cases Bandano Handkerchiefs 4 bags Pepper 50,000 Segars A few pieces each Dacca, Jaconet, Book, Surhaw, and Silver wrought Mull Mull Mullins. May 27. 9w.
This day Published, and for Sale at HENRY CUSHING'S Book-Store, West Side of the Bridge, [Price 18 dols. per hundred in sheets, 3 dols. 50 cts. per doz. bound, or 37 1-2 cents single,] The American MORALIST.
By GEORGE CHIPMAN. THE above is a judicious selection from the most approved writers, ancient and modern, with original pieces, dialogues, &c. designed principally for the use of schools and young persons, but may justly claim some attention from the aged, the gentleman and the lady. The author's chief design, in this selection, was to furnish schools and young persons with a book containing ethical and religious lessons, represented and exemplified in such a manner as to enlighten the understanding, and captivate the heart.—Though the general tenor of the book is of a moral and religious cast, yet the author has by no means been inattentive to that variety which is so pleasing and useful to young persons, and has interspersed pieces from natural and sacred history, together with biographical and allegorical descriptions. It has been honoured with the approbation of competent judges, but the compiler's request is, that parents and instructors of youth, who with well to virtue and religion, and desire that the minds of all under their care may be duly and deeply impressed with early and real piety, would examine the work, and judge for themselves. March 11. 3m.