Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-05-15 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
District of Rhode-Island.
BY virtue of a warrant to me directed from the Honorable David Leonard Barstow, Judge of the District Court for the District of Rhode-Island, SEVENTY ONE BOXES OF SUGAR will be sold (for the benefit of all concerned) at Public Auction at the dwelling-house of Thomas Townsend, Innholder, on Thursday, the twenty-seventh day of May instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
WM. PECK, Marshal.
Newport, May 7th, 1802. 416
THE Subscribers appointed by the Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of Thomas Taber, late of Tiverton, Blacksmith, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed from this date for the same: All persons having claims against said estate, are requested to exhibit them to either of us, at our dwellings, within said time, or they will be precluded.
THOMAS DURFEE, } Commissioners.
BENJ. HOWLAND, }
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment to
PHILIP TABER, Administrator.
Tiverton, May 3, 1802. 8416
Pascal Faisneau & Perry Cornell, Respectfully inform their friends and the public in general,
THAT they have commenced the Hair-Dressing business under the firm of Faisneau & Cornell, at the large and commodious shop opposite Mr. John Hadwen's Thames-street, where they carry on the above business in its various branches. They have for sale a small supply of the best French Perfumery.—Those ladies and gentlemen who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctual attendance.
N. B. The subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his customers for their past encouragement, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favors.
PASCAL FAISNEAU.
Newport, May 7, 1802. 8416
Clark Blifs
INFORMS his friends, and the public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thames-Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spooner—where he has for sale, a General Assortment of
West-India Goods:
Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas, of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cakes, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crackers and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys' Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flints, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Chests, Oak Kegs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
Newport, May 7, 1802. 8416
Five Cents Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 27th ult. an indentured Apprentice, named PARSON LAPHAM, 15 years of age, of about middling size—Masters of vessels, and others are forbid trusting or harboring him, on penalty of the law.
ISAAC LAPHAM.
Newport, May 8, 1802. 8416
TO LET.
ONE half of a very convenient, and pleasantly situated Dwelling-House, in Thames-Street, South end of the town. Enquire of
SARAH WEDDEN,
on the premises. Newport, May 8, 1802. 8416
Entertainment,
BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little south-east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant,
RICHARD BARKER.
Newport, April 2, 1802. 7916
SARAH HORSEFIELD
INFORMS the public, and her friends in particular, that she has on hand a good assortment of TIN WARE, which she will sell very cheap for Cash. She has also several articles of Household Furniture to dispose of, such as Beds, Chairs, Tables, &c. and a good Franklin Stove. She again requests all those who have any demands against the Estate of her late husband, Israel Horsefield, to bring them in for settlement; and those indebted to said Estate, are earnestly desired to make immediate payment to
SARAH HORSEFIELD Executrix, or
TIMOTHY HORSEFIELD, Executor.
Newport, April 9, 1802. tf
Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, 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
WING SPOONER, sd.
CHARLES C. DUNHAM.
Newport, April 3, 1802. 7916
WILLIAM WILLBOR,
Has lately removed to a New Store on the South side the Ferry Wharf Lane, 3 doors East from the Main-Street, at the sign of the Golden Fish, where he will carry on the Glass Business in its various branches—and has for sale the following articles:—
WINDOW GLASS, of different sizes, by the Box, or smaller quantity, viz.—13 by 18, 12 by 16, 10 by 14, 10 by 13, 10 by 12, 9 by 11, 8 by 10, 7 by 9, & 8 by 6—Likewise, Sheet-Glass, cut in any form or size—Putty by the quantity, or single pound.
He has also at retail—
BRANDY, Rum, Gin, brown and white powder'd Sugar, Molasses, Flour, Rice, Souchong, Congo, & Bohea Teas, Chocolate, Coffee, Negro-head, cut, and Pigtail Tobacco, Segars, Raisins, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Mustard, Pepper, Ginger, Starch, Candles—Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Best New-York Hard Soap, &c. &c.
Newport, April 23, 1802. 8216
TO BE SOLD, BY
JOHN THURSTON,
On Banister's Wharf, the following Garden Seeds, viz.
  English Pease:  Hardhead Cabbage,    Dwarf Marrow-  Beet,    fats,  Carrot,    Dwarf Sugar,  Parsnip,    Dwarf Green.  Round Turnip,    English Seeds:  French Turnip,    Sweet Marjoram,  Parsley,    Sallad Salletty,  Pepper Grass,    Early low Dutch,  Squash,    Cucumber,  Watermelon,    Short top Radish,  Cantelope,    Cauliflower.  Lettuce,    American Seeds:  Onion; and a variety    Green Savoy,  of other Seeds.  
—ALSO—
Salt-Peter'd Beef & Hams, Salt Pork, Sweet Corn, White Beans, Rye and Indian Meal, Powder, and Shot of all sizes, Fishing Lines, Hooks, and Leads of all sorts, Nova Scotia Grind-Stones, and a general assortment of Groceries, by Retail.
Newport, April 17, 1802. 81
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher C. Olney, Delivered at his Mills, or at his Paper Warehouse.
WHERE he has for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.
—ALSO—
A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.
—LIKEWISE—
Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c.
Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag.
N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given.
Providence, March 3, 1802. 7416
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their first session.
Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 7th of December, 1801.
AN ACT
Authorizing the erection of certain light-houses; and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, there shall be purchased, for the use of the United States, the land whereon lately stood the light-house on Gurnet Point, and so much land adjoining thereto, as may be sufficient for vaults and any other purpose necessary for the better support of the said light-house.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorized, at his discretion, to procure a new lantern or lanterns, with suitable distinctions, and to cause convenient vaults to be erected; and the said light-house on the Gurnet, at the entrance of Plymouth harbor to be rebuilt.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorized to cause to be rebuilt, of such height as he may deem expedient, the light-house now situated on the eastern end of New Castle Island, at the entrance of Piscataqua river, either on the land owned by the United States, or on Pollock Rock: Provided, that if built on Pollock Rock, the legislature of New-Hampshire shall vest the property of the said rock in the United States, and cede the jurisdiction of the same.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause a sufficient light-house to be erected on Lynde's point, at the mouth of Connecticut river, in the State of Connecticut, and to appoint a keeper, and otherwise provide for such light-house, at the expense of the United States: Provided, That sufficient land for the accommodation of such light-house can be purchased at a reasonable price, and the legislature of the State of Connecticut shall cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to cause proper light-houses to be built, and buoys to be placed, in the situations necessary for the navigation of the sound between Long-Island and the main; and be, to that effect, authorized to cause, by proper and intelligent persons, a survey to be taken of the said sound, as far as may be requisite; and to appoint keepers and otherwise provide for such light-houses, at the expense of the United States: Provided, That sufficient land for the accommodation of the respective light-houses can be purchased at a reasonable price; and that the legislatures of Rhode-Island, Connecticut, and New-York, shall, respectively, cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause a sufficient light-house to be erected on the fourth point of Cumberland Island, at the entrance of St. Mary's river within the State of Georgia; and that, under the direction of the said Secretary, there shall be purchased, if the same cannot otherwise be obtained, sufficient land for the erection of the said light-house, and accommodations for the better support thereof: Provided, That the legislature of Georgia shall cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That there shall be, and hereby are appropriated, for the reimbursement of the merchants of Plymouth and Duxbury, for monies expended by them in erecting a temporary light on the Gurnet, a sum not exceeding two hundred and seventy dollars: For the rebuilding the light-house on the said Gurnet, a sum not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars; for the rebuilding of the light-house on the eastern end of New Castle Island, a sum not exceeding four thousand dollars; and for the erection of the said light-house on said Lynde's point, a sum not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars; for the erection of the light-house on Cumberland Island, a sum not exceeding four thousand dollars; and for making the survey, and for erecting light-houses and placing buoys in the sound, a sum not exceeding eight thousand dollars; to be paid out of any monies which may be in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the Secretary of the Treasury, under the direction of the President of the United States, to cause to be expended, in repairing and erecting public piers, in the river Delaware, a sum not exceeding thirty thousand dollars: And that the same be paid out of any monies in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated: Provided, That the jurisdiction of the site where any such piers may be erected, shall be first ceded to the United States, according to the conditions in such case by law provided.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, April 6, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the relief of the Marshals of certain Districts therein mentioned.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to apportion to the several Marshals of the districts of Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, respectively, who have been employed or concerned in taking the late census, the compensation allowed by the "Act providing for the second census or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States," according to the service each may have performed.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, April 6, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
To the American People.
YOU have lately, on mature reflection, selected, to fill the first offices of state, men whom you deemed worthy of the places bestowed. When selected, you preferred them to men who once possessed, but who then ceased to enjoy your confidence. The preference was a preference of principle. By the highest constitutional, and in this country by the only irresistible power, you pronounced the acts of the last administration vicious; by the same power you called a new administration into existence, to redress past, and to avert future evil.
The new administration of your government has undertaken the patriotic task. Neither elated by false pride, nor humbled before the magnitude of the duty, they have commenced the work of reform. To have hesitated, would have been treason to you, and disgrace to them.
Mark the effect! For a moment guilt is appalled before the energies of justice. Her voice is hushed; and afraid of day-light, she flies to the gloom of obscurity. Soon, however, hypocrisy steps in to her assistance; and the fiend that conceals the dagger of assassination, that the blow may be the more securely struck, holds out for a while nothing but smiles.
Federalism is the first to raise, and the most clamorous to swell the plaudits of Presidential fame! The inaugural address is extolled as wise, moderate, and dignified; the aversion of republican caution to below immoderate praise, is tortured into an evidence of hostility; and for a day Thomas Jefferson is the man, not only of the people, but of the federalists!
Such was the reward of his professions! Contrast the recompense of his actions! What he promised he has performed. The good which he promised, he has done. The example he set has been imitated by the legislature; and the patriotic zeal of executive has only been equalled by the active labors of legislative wisdom. Annual millions have been saved; regiments of useless, or pernicious officers, have been reduced; justice has been vindicated from the pollution of her sanctuary.
While these things were promised, all was right and honorable and wise; now they are done, all is wrong, infamous and weak. The rhetorical diction which, in harmonious period, eulogised the lucubrations of the cloister, fades before the overheating, the vulgar, the insolent language of vice—I say of vice—for corrupt must be that heart, which countenances the billingsgate that overwhelms the nation; and ignoble the purpose that by means so low, would influence the people.
Were this the language of plebian ignorance, were it the offspring of passions unaided to the restraints of reason, it might be suffered to reign its miserable day, and leave no trace of its existence but the contempt it had inspired. But unfortunately for our peace, and to the disgrace of human nature, the language, so far from being confined to the obscure, falls from the lips of men, who having once ruled this nation by one species of deception, now attempt to subjugate it to another.

The unblushing calumniator stands conspicuous on the house top. He exerts elevation that his afternoons may fall with the greater weight; unmindful that while he essays to prop a falling faction, he ruins himself.
Never, since America was free, has there been in so short a period such an overwhelming torrent of falsehood as has been seen deluging the nation for these five months past. Federalism, having nothing to do, has become a Hercules in words; and the legislator, to whom was confided the performance of public duties, is transformed into a mere public crier.
From the clamours of faction, patriotism, while vigilant, has nothing to fear. But should a sentiment of false security paralyse the mind of the enlightened citizen, and should he in the confidence of his own intelligence, suffer the poison of slander to reach unchecked the unsuspecting ear of his less informed neighbor, those evils may return which we have lately exalted at long past; and the enemy may be at our door, ere we are aware of his approach.
If falsehood, detraction, and misrepresentation of every hue, can corrupt an enlightened people, then are the American people in danger of being corrupted, unless the friends of truth take the field, and put down, not by retorted calumny, but by fact and sound sense, the disturbers of national tranquility, and the subverters of the republic.
Recommending this duty to others, it shall be my task, with diffidence to undertake it myself. Possessing but a limited confidence in my own power, I will possess unlimited confidence in the power of truth. With that power as my shield, I shall not fear to drag before the tribunal of justice, before the tribunal of national indignation, the wealthy, the proud, and the wife, who harbor views hostile to our equal rights. While the shades of private life shall remain uninvaded, the turpitude of public crime shall be exposed; and if guilty, the mighty shall tremble. SIDNEY.
From the LITERARY ADVERTISER.
Important improvements in the Post Office Department, &c.
WE are happy in being able to announce to the public a great acceleration in the conveyance of the mail, on the main line from Washington City to Boston, which must prove highly advantageous to our citizens in general, and in a special manner to the commercial part of the community.
Hitherto, the communication between these places has required eight days and five hours, and this has been eliminated expeditions. At present, the mail leaves Washington at one o'clock in the morning; arrives at Baltimore at 11 o'clock, forenoon; leaves Baltimore, 1 do. afternoon; arrives at Philadelphia, 11 o'clock next morning; leaves Philadelphia 1 do. afternoon; arrives at New-York, 8 o'clock next morning; leaves New-York, 11 o'clock do. arrives at New-Haven 5 o'clock next morning; leaves New-Haven, in half an hour; arrives at Hartford, at 12 o'clock; the same day proceeds for Boston, where it arrives at 3 o'clock next evening, being four days and fourteen hours. It returns in four days and eleven hours.
The applause of the public is justly due to the indefatigable citizen at the head of the Post-office department, and the success of his exertions demonstrates that with proper attention to the improvement of the roads, we may soon vie with the Europeans, in the expedition of the mail establishment.
In a comparatively new country, and under a new government, improvements of this kind must be progressive: it requires a bold and independent mind to design, and an energetic hand to execute them.
When Mr. Granger entered upon the duties of his office, many imperfections and improprieties were in practice in the department over which he was to preside.
The want of expedition in the conveyance of the mail on the main line:
The conveyance of the mail on the outside of the carriages; exposed to robbery, subjected to the weather, and to be trampled on, to the material injury and in many cases, destruction of its contents:
The occupancy of many important Post-offices by editors, and in many cases where there were two or more in the same place; thus giving one the power and exposing him to the temptation of detaining the intelligence from others of the trade till it appeared in his own paper, and authorising him to use the privilege of franking; peculiarly advantageous to a printer, in many other respects than franking his own paper to subscribers:
The occupancy of offices in some instances by persons who rendered them sinecures to themselves by forming them out to others; who in their turn would shift the actual duties of the offices upon clerks; and while some important offices were in possession of those who held other offices under the United States, and in some instances, under the state in which they lived; which is contrary to the spirit of our constitution; impolitic, and inconsistent with the genius of a free people.
Happily many of those evils are removed, and it is confidently hoped that the work of renovation and improvement will cease only with their total eradication.
Interesting to Posterity.
The proceedings of the federal legislature have developed another great feature of the Republican system. An act has passed the House of Representatives, "making provision for the redemption of the WHOLE DEBT of the United States," by which seven millions three hundred thousand dollars are annually appropriated to its discharge, until it shall be totally extinguished.
It has been said that the present administration were hostile to the payment of the public debt; that they were hostile to the establishment
of national credit; that as they ardently desired, so when they possessed the power, they would solicitously pursue, every measure calculated to subvert the funding system.
Citizens of America! mark these calumnies; compare them with the ACTS of a Republican legislature; and decide for yourselves, the respect which ought to be paid to reproaches that emanate from party.
The republicans, when out of power, declared their indisposition to every unnecessary or wanton increase of debt, accompanied by a solemn desire, by measures the most effectual to diminish and ultimately extinguish the existing debt. These were their professions. The public are now possessed of their acts; and the most perfect harmony is found to subsist between them. Men out of power, have not deceived the people with regard to their conduct when in power. It is to be regretted that the history of the world furnishes few parallel precedents. But it is to be hoped, however, that the precedent is of such a nature as shall hereafter be observed, not only by those who created, but by those who shall find it their interest to imitate it.
It is somewhat extraordinary, nor can charity forbear to notice it, that NINETEEN members of the House of Representatives, all of whom are FEDERAL, and most of whom have heretofore professed an ardent desire to support the national credit, and to discharge the debt, voted against the bill; while every republican member in the House voted for it.
The following are the names of the NINETEEN gentlemen who voted AGAINST THE BILL.
Messrs. Boude, Campbell, Dana, Davenport, Dennis, Foster, Goddard, Griswold, Hastings, Hemphill, Lowndes, L. R. Morris, T. Morris, Plater, J. C. Smith, Stratton, Wadsworth, L. Williams, Woods.
The following are the names of the FIFTY FIVE gentlemen who voted FOR THE BILL.
Messrs. Alston, Archer, Bacon, Bialek, Bishop, Brown, Butler, Clairborne, Clay, Condit, Davis, Dawson, Dickson, Elmerdorf, Elmer, Kusis, Fowler, Gray, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Helmes, Henderson, Hoge, Holland, Holmes, Huger, Jackson, Leib, Milledge, Mitchell, More, Mott, New, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Randolph, jun. Smilie, I. Smith, Southard, Stanfield, Stanley, Stanton, jun. Stewart, Talliaferro, jun. Tillinghast, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Nels, Van Horne, R. Williams.
Powerful is truth, and it will prevail.
[National Intell.]
VIRTUE AND TALENTS.
Pause! Pause! for Heaven's sake Pause!
WASHINGTON, April 29.—The report concerning the public defaulters, is itself very brief, and will be published on Saturday morning; but the documents accompanying it are voluminous, and cannot be printed in less than ten days. I understand Mr. Adams has not yet furnished a statement of his disbursements of some public money entrusted to him.
"Mr. Tracy's account is a truly curious one—what is more, it is approved and passed by Mr. Dexter! and in a style unlike an official document.
"There is a certificate from John Adams allowing the sum of 500 dollars to James Ross, Esq. for secret service money! It is dated Dec. 21, 1799, just after the Pennsylvania election, in which he was a candidate.
"And there is a similar certificate allowing the sum of 1320 dollars to Samuel Lewis, junior, for secret service money. This certificate is of the same date as that of Mr. Ross.
"There is also a small article of charge against James M'Henry.
"And a volume of the curious accounts, for monies expended on removals of men and goods from Philadelphia, as far as I can recollect, amounting to more than 50,000 dollars! Dr. Franklin used to say, that "two removals were as bad as one fire;" but we have had in Washington one removal and two fires—in point of expense it is not yet determined which was worst, the removal, or the two fires.
"Mr. Pickering's accounts, after all that has been said, are declared in this report to be still unsearched.
"Mr. Tracy had the modesty, with a full recollection of the above account being against him, to go to the public office and demand a sight of the President's account. The President on being informed of it, directed Mr. Tracy to be favored with a fair copy of his account, and of the account of the two former Presidents; and I am told offered to furnish a copy of his private expenditures. Mr. Tracy has not tho' proper to make use of the accounts yet! I suppose he had deferred it till he had settled his own!
"What will the American people say to those furious declaimers, those thunderers and exterminators—those defaulters and terrorists—friends of order, those protectors of the people against their worst enemies.—Out upon it—fie!
"What had become of this country had these people continued to deceive the American people for four years longer. Well may they proceed to the extremes of atrocious calumny—their characters cannot suffer, they have outstripped the most abandoned politicians of the old world—Happily their conduct goes to the complete refutation of all their efforts against and attacks on republican government. Had our government been any other than elective at short periods, the injuries of the people must have driven them to despair or revolt against their oppressors. Frequent elections, however, provide the remedy for every abuse; the American people must see it—feel it—and if they do not treat those who have abused their trust and their government as they merit, they are not worthy of freedom." [Aurora.]
The reiteration of solicitude for the success of Toussaint , which we witness from time to time in the Boston Palladium , Boston Centinel , Boston
Gazette , and papers of that cast—ought not to supprize the people of America—their solicitude are consistent—they are congenial with their politics and their principles—there is a very deep and a particular interest involved in this subject—there is a shame which they cannot forego—desperate gamblers or assassins, put all at hazard, are obliged to go through. The Essex JUNTO of Massachusetts, feels a keen sympathy in all the acts of the individuals who composed it—their crimes must come out before the people, crimes which will unveil the apparent mystery. The benevolence of the present administration would let John Adams and Timothy Pickering escape into eternal oblivion, or to receive their punishment from posterity, and save the American nation from the opprobrium and the perils created by the acts of the last administration; but this unprecedented generosity of virtuous men towards adversaries abandoned by their country, will not be felt either by the authors or the adherents of eniquity—the creatures and abettors of those fallen men appear determined to reverse every established principle of morals, and the religion which they pretended to follow—for good they seek to return evil—and instead of gratitude, they manifest a daily turpitude which leaves all example, ancient and modern, at a vast distance. While the present administration has been anxiously guarding the expenses of the members of the last administration from public detestation and shame, every reproach that industrious malignity could forge—every calumny that depravity could contrive—every artifice of crafty creatures have been employed, to heap injurious aspersions on those who have saved the country from war, the people from enormous burdens and debts, and restored the humble reputation of America.— Apollo.
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated 21st April, 1802.
"DEAR SIR, "As the same falsehoods respecting the demand of a loan to France from our government, which have been industriously circulated in the eastern parts of the union, may be bro't into view, to operate upon the approaching elections in the state of New-York, I have tho't it my duty to state to you explicitly, that no request or demand has been made of our government for such loan—and that there is reason to believe that no intention exists to make such demand or request.—This information has been received from an authority which cannot be doubted, and I do hereby authorize you, if you deem it expedient, in order to guard against the arts of misrepresentation, to publish it with my name.
"I entertain the most firm conviction that nothing will be done by our government, in this or any other respect, which will compromise the interest or honor of the United States.
"I am, with great esteem, your most obedient servant, DEWITT CLINTON. "Richard Riker, Esq. New-York."
WASHINGTON, APRIL 28.
During the present session of Congress, frequent attempts have been made to excite the public sensibility with regard to the application of public money, without any legal appropriation; in the debate on the Berceau , the publication of which is this day commenced, the reader will remark the reiterated effort, in a side and unfair way, to alarm the People with the suspicion that the President had laid out 32,000 dollars without a legal appropriation, though the expenditure is allowed to have been made under the permanent provisions of a Treaty, and is in itself acknowledged to be perfectly right.—The reader will also remark, that these insinuations are repelled and completely refuted by official facts appealed to in reply; and that the executive, in this case, as in every other, has been shown to have manifested the most scrupulous adherence to law.
While we hesitate not to bestow our full tribute of admiration on the bold and ceaseless efforts of federalism to misrepresent and distort the measures of the present executive, we take the liberty of preserving some respect for truth, and feel some disposition to transfuse into the public mind a portion of the same respect.—With this view, we call upon the nation to contrast the rigid adherence of the present administration to the legal expenditure of the public money, with the wanton, unauthorised and immense expenditure made by the former administration in the single case below stated.
Yesterday the Committee to whom was referred so much of the President's Message of Dec. 8th, as relates to Naval Stores and Naval Preparation, make a Report, the conclusion of which is as follows:
"The Committee find that prior to the 4th of March, 1801, the sum of ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE THOUSAND AND THIRTY DOLLARS, and 62 cents, have been expended in purchasing Navy-Yards and making improvements upon them, without any law authorising the purchase, or any appropriation of money, either for purchase or improvements." [Nat. Intell.]
We are pleased in noticing the ingenious remarks of the Editors of some of the most respectable Gazetts in the United States, on the result of the late Election in this State. The following is from the New Jersey Centinel of Freedom :
"In Rhode-Island republicanism has completely triumphed over aristocracy. Her citizens have broken the chains of federal bondage. Her election the 25th ult. has re-elected Governor Fenner, by a majority of from 1500 to 2000 votes; and her legislature is truly republican. This intelligence is splendid to republicans. It shows the political independence of a portion of the New-Englandmen. It shows that notwithstanding the current of falsehood, truth will prevail.—But a few years ago, and federalism had scarcely an opponent in this state.—Readers, judge ye then whether "the sun of federalism is beginning to rise."
BRISTOL (Con.) April 30. Republicanism triumphant over Falsehood, Deceit, Envy and Aristocracy.
It gives us real pleasure to announce to our readers that the election in Rhode-Island has terminated favorably for the glorious cause of Republicanism. The federal junto, it is presumed will no longer insist that Federalism has the pre-eminence in that state; they are now convinced that they have been either intentionally or ignorantly deceived, and that their plausible representations have no effect on the minds of men of sense or honor. They have said, that the common people were through ignorance induced to choose Republican Senators and members of Congress—they have likewise said that the common people of that state would alter their opinions, as respected politics, as soon as they could have the means of information—and they have said a thousand things which they, poor ignorant fellows, have discovered to be fabulous. They have distributed foms of money to purchase votes. They have rode hundreds of miles to spread their pamphlets and lying Mercuries , Gazettes , and Chronicles .—They have held midnight caucuses in every part of the state. They have threatened with their displeasure, the firm and honest people, who would not hearken to their iniquitous doctrine. They have kept open stores to give a long credit to those who would promise them their votes. They have visited the sick, administered cordials to the weak and feeble, distributed money among the ignorant without fee or reward.—In fine, they have done every thing in order to gain their points—but poor wretches how sadly are you disappointed; how chopfallen you will look, when you chance to fail in the company of the honest Republicans. How much more honorable and profitable would it have been for you, to have attended to your professional business, than to deprive yourselves and families of the real necessaries of life, in order to get debilitated old men—young ignorant fools , and middle aged know nothings into office.—From your disappointment learn wisdom;—leave folly's paths and pursue the straight road that leads to honor, wealth, and happiness. [Patriot.]
Review of Jacobin or Federal Falsehoods.
It is wonderful to observe the quantity of impudent publications which daily make their appearance in the anti-republican gazettes—no party in any country or age ever showed less regard for decency and truth—one falsehood is scarcely uttered into being before a dozen more are prepared to follow. It is a lamentable truth that men, who might be supposed from their standing in society willing to let their faces against the infamous calumnies daily propagating, are those most forward in wishing tokamp them with truth from their names and situations being suffered to be given as authority. Mark not that man be infamous who could write, while occupying a seat in congress, to his correspondents in Boston an utter falsehood , which he must have known to be so? We are informed by the Boston federal editors, that letters were received there from members of congress stating that "Mr. Pichon had informed several members of his having a note ready to send to the President, demanding a loan; that he would at first be moderate and only ask for one million of dollars."—There never was a more glaring and bare-faced fabrication than the substance of those letters, as it is called—Mr. Pichon had never any intention or inclination to require a loan—but it is a fact, that Governor Morris, and other federal members of the Senate and House of Representatives, waited on Mr. Pichon and were very pressing & persuasive that he would demand a loan, and they pledged themselves and the federal interests, to aid the measure; it had no effect, however, and yet they had the hardihood to write such information as the above. How long will the people suffer themselves to be imposed upon by demons in the shape of men?
THE Editor of the Aurora , has been no less vigilant in searching, than successful in detecting the various iniquitous measures of the late administration, and the numerous attempts to aggravate a war with France, and thereby compel the Americans to throw themselves under the protection of Britain, and form an alliance with the nation, whom she had just before braved a seven years conflict, and suffered all the barbarities incidental to British warfare, and that against a nation, whose aid, at a juncture when the perpetuation of our thralldom, was almost inevitable, restored us to our present state of freedom and happiness. To follow the leaders of this scheme, through all their numerous and contending inconstancies, would require a volume, instead of a paragraph.—It is sufficient to say, that every means were pursued, to produce this effect; the British emmissaries were despatched into these States laden with servility and abuse towards the French government, and every act of unauthorized hostility on our commerce, by French privateers, was blazoned forth, as being sanctioned by the government; and war! war! was all the cry. The old tories alert at doing any thing which could favor Britain, mingled their voices in the general clangor of British feelings and designing federalists, and such was the infatuation of the times, and the excessive pretences, which these characters held of patriotism, that to contradict their policy, and warn the people of their threatened evils, was estimated as downright heresy, and became the touchstone, by which to commence the most barbarous professions.—Porcupines and Fennies were employed as war hounds to scout republicanism, and every sentiment of love of freedom, and regard for America, from these States. Although these creatures, professed themselves decidedly engaged in the cause of Britain, and was patronized by the executive and members of Congress, yet the federalists generally contended that there was no British influence in our governmental management: This was denied by every republican printer on the Continent, and various concerning testimony was added to prove

the affection, and among which, was the business of St. Domingo: the joint exertions of this country and Britain, which has been detected through Lisbon their minister in America, to excite an insurrection in that French colony, and thereby secure her trade, and immediately afterwards, made a treaty with Toussaint, declaring him independent of France, when at the same time, Mr. Adams had sent Mr. Murray on a special negotiation to that government. As a proof of this, the editor of the Aurora, has lately got in possession of one of Mr. Linton's intercepted letters, which is the following:
"The situation of public affairs in this country continues the same as at the date of my last letter unless it be that the GOVERNMENT has given a new subject of provocation to France by ENCOURAGING (in conjunction with us) the negro chief TOUSSAINT in measures which appear ultimately to tend to a SEPARATION of the Island of St. Domingo from the mother country. Whether this affront will be pocketed by the Directory I do not pretend to decide; but I cannot persuade myself that it is probable."
After which, the editor of the Aurora adds: "Are men who could act thus, deserving of no punishment?—is not encouragement held out to future executives, by permitting such flagrant violation of every thing just to escape?—our opponents loudly tell us, you fabricate, what you say is not true, and what may be the consequence if the people are not convinced of such truths as are necessary for their welfare? Self defence calls for retribution."
N. J. Centinel.
WASHINGTON, May 5.
The two Houses of the Legislature, on Monday closed their sessions. In no antecedent year has the period of the first session of Congress been so short, and in no antecedent session has so much important business been transacted. The measures of this session may be pronounced to be in magnitude only secondary to the establishment of the Constitution, which, indeed, in some respects they rival, as the legitimate spirit of that instrument is perhaps alone to be found in the principles on which they rest.
Public opinion had previously to the meeting of Congress, declared itself in favor of a return to the great whig principles on which the Republic rose, and from which had been derived its irresistible energies—energies before which domestic treason and foreign violence had fallen prostrate. It had, of necessary consequence, declared itself hostile to that mass of measures, mistakenly denominated Federal, which had partly arisen from designs inimical to liberty, and partly from a wide spread delusion. In obedience to this will, the head of a fallen party retired to the repose of private life, and a Citizen, no less distinguished for moderation than firmness, for talent than integrity, was called to supply his place.
In obedience to the dictates of his own mind, no less than in correspondence with the national wishes, the President began the work of reform, which he conducted with a cautious hand and an intrepid spirit. Moving, with circumpection, within his constitutional orbit, he discharged those duties which the public good enjoined. He lessened the public expenditures; he reduced the corps of officers; he stood aloof from the violences of Europe.
After doing that which he legally could, by which was accomplished an annual saving of more than 150,000 dollars; he left the rest to the Legislature. When convened, every source of information was opened, and an unprecedented stream of knowledge continued without interruption to flow, to enlighten their understandings, and to enable them, from a distinct and detailed view of every circumstance, to act on the dictates of their own independent minds.
They found in existence, an army, unnecessarily large, reared in the day of anti-republican alarm: a judiciary, established in the last moments of federalism, by men who had forfeited the public confidence.
An immense debt, part of which was virtuously contracted in our revolutionary contest, and which ought long since to have been paid; while part of it was created in the days of alarm, to swell that terror which menaced States with degradation, and individuals with ruin.
An odious and oppressive system of internal taxes, consisting of excises, stamps, and other subordinate objects of revenue; whose effect had been to divide the community without benefiting the public, and to swell executive patronage without enriching the public coffers.
The people demanded, through the organ of elections, relief from these oppressions. Their voice has been heard. Their Representatives have done their duty. They have reduced the army from 5,000 to 3,000, saving thereby an annual sum of 450,000 dollars; they have put down an useless extension of the judiciary, saving thereby an annual sum of 45,000 dollars; they have abolished the whole Internal Taxes; thereby suppressing nearly 500 offices.
In addition to these great measures, the Legislature has discharged another duty, which, while it shall elevate their name, will constitute the basis of the truest national glory. They have pledged the United States to the annual application of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars for the payment of the whole debt, until it shall be ultimately discharged.
The total amount of these annual savings is about NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS; whereas the revenue derived from the Internal Taxes did not exceed 600,000 dollars. These are the prominent acts of the session.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
Delivered previous to the rising of Congress. Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. I now transmit the papers desired in your resolution of the 6th inst. Those respecting the Berceau will sufficiently explain themselves.
The officer charged with her repairs states, in his letter received August 27, 1801, that he had been led by circumstances, which he explains, to go considerably beyond his orders. In questions between nations who have no common umpire but reason, something must often be yielded of mutual opinion to enable them to meet in a common point.
The allowance which had been proposed to the officers of that vessel being represented as too small for their daily necessities, and still more as the means of paying, before their departure, debts contracted with our citizens for subsistence, it was requested on their behalf that the daily pay of each might be the measure of their allowance. This being solicited and reimbursement assumed by the agent of their nation, I deemed that the indulgence would have a propitious effect in the moment of returning friendship. The sum of 870 dollars and 83 cents was accordingly furnished them for the five months of past captivity, and a proportional allowance authorized until their embarkation.
TH: JEFFERSON.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
BOSTON, May 11.
Late from London.
The following Hand Bill has been just received by the Miss Sally, from Liverpool:—
LONDON, March 29, 1802—Downing-Street.
This morning, at 9 o'clock, the Definitive Treaty of Peace was received from Amiens, where it was signed at 4 o'clock, in the afternoon of the 27th inst. by the Plenipotentiary of his Majesty and by the Plenipotentiaries of France, Spain, and the Batavian Republic.
For the REPUBLICAN.
O Tempora!! O Mores!!
WHILE many think it "strange, passing strange," that any thing save truth should appear in the Federal paper in this town; while many are surprised that Benjamin's mess should be so much larger than either of his brethren's, and wonder that so many important facts could be related in four short columns of the Mercury:—There is little difficulty in furnishing an answer to either, when it is considered that truth is not current with the editors of that paper—and that the rage of Benjamin is raised on account of losing an office or two.—While it is sincerely regretted that the modest Messenger should so far forget himself as to relate untruths—to palm misrepresentations on the public, we cannot but thank that gentleman and many other of his coadjutors for the service they have unknowingly and unintentionally rendered the Republican cause, and still beg a continuance of their labors, abuses, and calumnies.
The republicans are extremely happy in meriting the disapprobation of these Gentlemen, knowing that if they should unfortunately incur the thanks of certain Federal men, they should fall proportionably in their own opinion.—They therefore, do easily account for the great anxiety of certain gentlemen to place the Governor of the State in a ridiculous, and absurd point of view:—They are not surprised that his expressions should be detached one from another; that a false colouring should be apparent on the very partial sketch of the proceedings of the legislature; that his meaning should be distorted into every shape, which malice or ingenuity could invent. By the merxims, the policy, and the former conduct of the Federalists, they anticipate these things, and are not apprehensive of danger, knowing that these gentlemen would not now be believed even if they should speak the truth.
VOX POPULI.
In addition to the many denial contained in Mr. Clinton's letter, of the misrepresentations disseminated in the federal prints concerning a loan to France, we unequivocally assert, from another source, but upon the highest authority, that no application has been made by the agents of France to our government for a loan. The report is entirely groundless. It undoubtedly originated in some federal head with a view toasperse the administration, and to whet the resentment of the eastern states against it. The federalists in Congress would be the first to advocate the granting of a loan to France; and the very reasons which would impel them to such a measure, would induce the republicans, had they no other, to resist the grant. Tracy has declared (we assert this as undeniably true) in his place in the Senate, that he "was for making a loan to France, in order to get a hold of the West-Indies." These are his own words. No desire has yet been manifested in the United States to obtain possession of the West-Indies. Could they persuade the French again to make a proposition for a loan, and also induce Congress to accord with it, they would rejoice, since it would give them an opportunity of ringing changes from one end of the Union to the other, on the predilection of our executive for France. It would be to them a banquet, on which they would feed with gredipies.
[N. Intel.]
It was a sad mistake of Griswold when he moved to extend the enquiry concerning Pickering to other defaulters—he may be said to have let the trap that caught the old rat Tracy!
"The Sun of Federalism Declining."
The whole of the republican candidates for seats in the Legislature of New-York, from the city and county of New-York, have been re-elected—No opposition was attempted by the anti-republicans.
Doctor Mitchell, the republican member of Congress, has been re-elected without opposition! In Berkshire county, Massachusetts, the republican candidates for senators had a majority of 1132. "Great is truth and Republicanism; they must prevail."
The anti-republicans, possess one happy faculty—they have hitherto succeeded in bring-
ing every person supported by them into disrepute; and of bringing into repute every person and thing that they have opposed or reviled—They praised John Adams till he was forced to fly by night to Braintree.
And they abused Thomas Jefferson till they forced him into the executive chair.
The contrast might be continued through several columns.
[Apollo.]
NEWPORT, Saturday, May 15, 1802.
On Monday 3d inst. the Seventh Congress finished their first session. During this session, and under the present Republican Administration, the expenses of the country have been lessened ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINE DOLLARS.—Compare the above with the acts of the late administration, which in one year exceeded the annual expenditure FOUR MILLIONS beyond the revenue!!
Arrived here on Tuesday last, via New-York, from the City of Washington, CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, Esq. Senator in Congress from this State, accompanied by Doctor EUSTIS, Col. HICHBORNE, Gen. HULL, and family, of Massachusetts, with several of the Eastern Members.
FEDERAL DILAPIDATORS.
The Committee appointed by Congress "to enquire whether monies drawn from the Treasury have been faithfully applied," made their report on the 20th ult. Towards the close of the Report they observe that "the Committee are of opinion that considerable sums of the public money have been greatly misapplied, and that much expense has been incurred without any legal authority." From this Report the public will judge what reason we have had for charging the late administration with dilapidations, and misuses of the public money.—Messrs. Pickering, McHenry, Stoddart, and Tracy, are held up in the document in a very striking point of view, and, together with those who connived at and approved of their mal-conduct, form a group of public characters worthy of everlasting remembrance. The Report will appear next week.
The importance of the report will be increased in the opinions of our readers, when they are informed that an attempt has been made in Congress by the federalists to prevent the people from coming at a knowledge of the facts it contains.
When the report was presented by Mr. Nicholson, the chairman of the investigating committee, Mr. Griswold immediately rose, and moved that the report be recommitted, or in other words dropt for the present session, and as he hoped forever. Some reasons might naturally be expected for his motion, but what he delivered as such only served to prove the necessity of taking up the report—he could not advance a single sentiment against its correctness, he could not deny that money had been expended to an enormous amount by the late administration contrary to law, he could not deny that, to use the words of this report, "the accounts of Messrs. Jefferson, Marshall, and Madison have been settled, and no balance remains due thereon," but "the accounts of Mr. Pickering are not yet settled." He could not deny that money had been expended by the late administration for secret services contrary both to the letter and spirit of our constitution, and contrary to the form, of our government. He could not deny that his friend Tracy had been caught in his own snare—in fine, he did not attempt to disprove a single item in the report, but yet he wished it recommitted! the reason he advanced for his motion was that the report would make a great noise among the people, and injure the reputation of the last administration!!
Mr. Nicholson, opposed with much spirit the recommittal, and asked if gentlemen could say the report contained any thing that was not fact.
Much debate ensued, and of a nature much to the dissatisfaction of the federalists—the question on re-commitment was called for late in the evening; and lost—Yeas 22 Mays 46. [Aur.]
The press of interesting matter has obliged us to omit the appointments made at the last session of Assembly.—The following, however, are the principal changes since the last year.
Joseph Whitmarsh, chosen sheriff for the county of Bristol, in the room of Richard Smith.
John Grealea, clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of Newport, in room of Benjamin Hazard.
Clerks of the Courts of Common Pleas. Kent. Benjamin Tillinghast, in room of Hopkins Cooke.
Washington. Samuel Helme, in room of Samuel E. Gardiner.
DIED.—At Trenton (N. J.) the 28th ult. RICHARD HOWELL, Esq. late Governor of that State, in the 48th year of his age.
In this town, on Saturday last, Mr. JOSEPH DUNHAM, in the 81st year of his age.—It may be said, without exaggeration, that he has ever sustained, from his youth, an unexceptionable character for honesty, integrity, and uprightness.
On Tuesday, Mrs. MARY WENWOOD, consort of Mr. Godfrey Wenwood, in the 44th year of her age.—A Lady of distinguished worth and reputation—highly esteemed by all who knew her.
"Alas! how transient all our earthly store! To-day we bloom—to-morrow are no more."
Wanted Immediately, A Journeyman BOOK-BINDER, to whom good wages will be given—Enquire at this Office.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. Fahrenheit's Thermometer—1802.     Max. Min. Winds. Weather.     51 54 N E Cloudy Fair   50 54 N E Cloudy Fair   60 72 N NE Fair Cloudy   56 62 NW SE Do. Fair   57 64 E Do. Cloudy   51 52 D. NE Do. Rain   52 56 NW NW Rain Cloudy  
CUSTOM-HOUSE
District of Newport, May 14.
   ENTERED. From     Sloop Semiramis, Wanton, Charleston   Schooner Friendship, Anthony, New-York   Sloop Unity, Barnaby, Do.   Fame, Waldin, Providence   General Greene, Gardner, Do.   Hero, Cudworth, Plymouth (N. C.)     CLEARED. For     Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York   Fame, Justin, Do.   Somerset, Starbuck, Nantucket   Schooner Friendship, Hathaway, Wilmington   Sloop Sophia, Cudworth, Richmond   Brig Concord, Slocum, Charleston   Schooner Isaac, Weir, Jamaica  
The WAX-WORK,
NOW Exhibiting at Mr. REYNOLD's, will be removed from Newport, on Tuesday next, May 18.—Those persons who a curious viewing an Exhibition which has been considered by all who have seen it, as exhibiting the finest traits of imitative life ever exhibited in this country, will recollect the period fixed for its departure, and avail themselves of the opportunity of gratifying their taste for the fine arts.
Newport, May 14, 1802.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Joshua Perry, of South-Kingstown, in the County of Washington, did make and execute a certain Mortgage Deed to Stephen Peirce, late of Newport in the County of Newport, Merchant, deceased—dated the 28th day of February, A. D. 1797, of a certain tract of land, situate in said South-Kingstown:—And whereas the subscribers, an Administrators to the said Stephen, being desirous to sell said Mortgage, hereby give notice, that any person inclining to purchase, may receive such information thereon as may be necessary, by applying to
NATH. B. MILLER, } Administrators. JOHN THURSTON, } Or JAMES HELME, Esq. South-Kingstown. Newport, May 15, 1802. 5187
NOTICE.
ABRAHAM L. TISSOT notifies to the public, that the intended partnership between Mr. NICHOLAS GESSOY, watch maker, Newport, and him, never took place, but was only an agreement with him; and that he never had any concern in Mr. N. Gessoy's business.
He avails himself of this opportunity to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a Store, No. 207 Water-Street, New-York, where he has for sale a great assortment of the most fashionable
Gold, Silver, & Pinchbeck Watches, on very moderate prices.
Clocks and Watches, of every description, faithfully and neatly repaired.
ABRAHAM LOUIS TISSOT. New-York, May 7, 1802.
LOST,
OUT of the subscriber's pocket, the 5th inst. on the Parade in Newport, a large Black Leather Pocket Book, containing about One Hundred Dollars in Bank Bills, one of which was a Bristol bill of 50 dollars.—Also a great number of Writs, Executions, Notes, &c. which can be of no use to any person except the owner. Any person who will return the money, &c. to the subscriber, or to the Printer of the Rhode Island Republican, shall receive Twenty Dollars reward, and no question asked.
SAMUEL CARTER. N. Kingstown, May 13, 1802 5187
To be Let,
and immediate possession given, A Convenient Dwelling House, with a garden & stable, late the property of Daniel Vaughn, deceased. For terms, apply to
SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, May 13, 1802. 85tf
LUMBER.
THE subscribers, having entered into Co-Partnership under the firm of Sheldon & Ruggles, would respectfully inform the public, that they have taken Wickham's wharf, next southward of Col. Sherburne's, where they have for sale on reasonable terms, a complete assortment of Eastern and other Lumber—such as merchantable pine Boards & Plank, clear Boards, clear Joist—merchantable pine Do. square Oak-Timber, pine Do. Spruce Do. Oak Joist, Hemlock Do. Spruce Do. Birch and Beech 3-inch Plank for bedsteads; red Cedar, locust and white Cedar Posts, for garden fences; Cedar & Pine Clapboards; good Kennebec and other Shingles and Laths, &c.—Lumber of any dimension or kind can be procured from the Eastern country at short notice.
They also have for sale West-India Rum by the Hoghead or Barrel; New-England Do. Sugars by the Hoghead or Box; Molasses by the Hoghead; Cordage of all sizes by the cwt. or smaller quantity; Nails of all sizes; Pitch, Tar and Turpentines, &c.
DANIEL SHELDON, BENJAMIN RUGGLES. Newport, May 25, 1802. 99f

THE NEW-BORN MAY. BY DR. DARWIN.
BORN in yon blaze of orient sky, Sweet MAY! thy radiant form unfold; Unclasp thy blue voluptuous eye, And wave thy shadowy locks of gold.
For thee the fragrant zephyrs blow, For thee descends the sunny shower; The rills in softer murmurs flow, And brighter blossoms gem the bower.
Light GRACES, dress'd in flowery wreaths, And tiptoe joy's their hands combine; And LOVE, his sweet contagion breathes, And laughing dances round thy shrine.
Warm with new life the glittering throngs, On quivering pin and rustling wing, Delighted join their votive songs, And hail thee GODDESS OF THE SPRING!
A SPECIMEN of RURAL POETRY.
Now that the gentle summer has at length visited the earth, an Italian Shepherd or German swain would welcome its approach with all the flow- ery language of pastoral and prose—give to the trees an bloom—to the gardens their fruit— and to the whole earth with her own green mantle.—In imitation of these rural minstrels let us celebrate the arrival of
MAY.
ARRAYED in thy green robe and flowery mantle, thy loose tresses waving in the breeze, and thy beauteous brow crowned with eth- ereal garlands, descend, O MAY, and bless our plains! Sweet mother of the rose, descend!
I see thee approach in all thy charms, and love and beauty sport in thy train.
The graces too are there. What fairy prospects rise around!
Aurora, half-concealed in a purple cloud, comes blushing from the east to welcome thee.
The birds spread their little bosoms to the sun, and sing in thy season: the lark salutes thee from her airy cloud; and soon, the mourn- ful nightingale from her evening poplar.
The flowers open their dewy bosoms to offer thee incense.
The wanton Zephyrs tell thy gay ap- proach; while, over hills and dales, through woods and groves; they sport, delighting to fan the lovers under the shade of the myrtle while they sit to tell their mutual tale.
The Faunt starts from his grot at thy ap- proach; the wood-nymph rises from her bed of roses, and forgets her dreams.
The Satyrs shake their shaggy sides, skip- ping from bank to bank, and tune their shrill pipes to the song.
The Naiads, long pent up by the rude hand of winter, unlock their crystal rills, and weep once more in their streams.
Again the fountains gurgle from their se- cret caves: sometimes delighting to murmur in rude desert courses, they unite above the lofty rock, and form the loud cascade; sometimes meandering from glade to glade, from thicket to thicket, and Real into the centre of a secret green, they form the peaceful lake—where the young maidens, robing from the shade, delight to bathe, and cool their beauteous limbs.
Come gentle MAY, and with thy buxom train trip it nimbly o'er our plains.
Already the shepherd joins his seven reeds, and the sturdy swain weaves a chaplet for his nut-brown Nyfa.
The bullock loiters near the sides of the fountain: the lamb frisks nimbly o'er the nod- ding field-flower: and the goat, waving his snaggy beard, mounts on the aged elm-tree, or climbs the shelving rock.
Welcome, sweet MAY! to our plains. Welcome to my humble cot and my arched bower. This spot shall be sacred to thee.
The rose-tree shall rise around my elm; and the scented shall creep close to its stem.
The piony and lily shall unite their sweets; and the pink shall leave its verdant bed, and throw its perfumes on thy altar.
Thou too, O sweet violet, emblem of wis- dom; who blushing, humbly, holdest down thy head, breathing perfumes among common plants, while flowers less sweet erect their haughty head, on high; thou too shalt leave thy native beds and lavish thy sweet breath on the shrine!
MUSIDORE.
ANECDOLE.
An hungry Irishman, lately in Lon- don, mistaking a barber's shop for an eat- ing house, bolted in, begged to be served. The barber supposing, from the length of his beard, that he wished to be shaved, knocked up a basin of soap-suds, and plac- ing it before him with a wash-ball, went backwards to set his razor. Pat, with- out waiting for grace, supped up the suds, and swallowed the wash-ball; and on the barber's returning with his razor, the guest coolly observed, "There is no occa- sion for a knife, honey—your soup is very good, but your turnip was not quite boiled enough." So paying his penny, he bade the astonished barber good morning.
For Sale,
SEVERAL Lots of Land, lying between the Rev. Mr. Hopkins's Meeting-House, and the Stone Mill, on Mill Street.—Enquire of JOHN BANISTER. Newport, March 29, 1802. 79
To be Sold or Let,
THAT large and commodious House in Thames Street, next South of the Brick- Market, with the Wharf and Stores, belonging to the same. For further particulars enquire of MERIBETH EASTON. Newport, May 7, 1802. 84tf
SCHOOL.
THE subscriber would inform the Citizens of Newport, that on the 10th of next May, he purposed to open his School; in which will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetick, English Grammar, Geography, &c. Those who wish to send their Children, may be assur- ed of the Subscriber's careful attention to in- struct them. JASON SPRAGUE. Newport, April 24, 1802. 82
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum,
which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers. CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
LUMBER.
BENJAMIN RUGGLES Respectfully informs his Customers, and the Public in general,
THAT he will undertake to procure House or Store Frames, or any other dimensions of Timber, Plank for Wharves, &c. of the fol- lowing kinds of Eastern wood, viz. White- Pine, Spruce, Norway-Pine, Hemlock, Black- or Yellow-Birch, for Cabinet work; Cedar, Hackmatack, Maple, Black or White-Aspen, Beach, or Rock-Maple:—Allo, Masts and Spars of any dimension, and Birch or Hackma- tack, Ship-Timber; any of which, if applied for this Winter, may be delivered here in the course of the next Spring or Summer, on the most possible terms. Any person wishing to contract, would do well to apply early in the Winter, that proper time may be had to get the Timber out.
He has, likewise, on hand, at his Lumber- Yard, on Slocum's wharf, in Newport, a gen- eral assortment of Eastern Lumber; such as Boards, Timber, Spruce and Hemlock Joist, Window-frame-Ruff, Shingles, Clapboards, Ce- dar-Posts, Laths, &c.—A supply of which he proposes to keep constantly on hand.
Also, genteel Boarding and Lodging may be had for two Gentlemen, on easy terms. Newport, Nov. 27, 1801. 9tf
REMOVAL.
Francis Anderson,
TAKES this method to inform his customers, and the public at large, that he has re- moved to his New Store, at the fourth side of the market, on Newman's wharf, where he pro- poses to carry on business under the firm of
Anderson & Heath:
He has the same Assortment as before, and will sell as low as can be purchased in the State. He returns his sincere thanks to his former custom- ers, and begs for a continuance of their favors.
N. B. Masters of vessels may be supplied at the shortest notice, by calling at their Store. Newport, March 25, 1802. 78tf
TO BE SOLD,
A LOT of Land, lying in Middletown, on the main road leading to Bristol and How- land ferry; about two miles from the State- House in this town; containing four acres.— Also, another Lot, about half a mile distant, con- taining twelve acres of good land, all under im- provement. Both of said Lots are inclosed with excellent stone wall. For terms, apply to JOSEPH PECKHAM. Newport, March 27, 1802. 78tf
FOR SALE, BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
COGNAC Brandy, Claret Wine in casks and boxes, Silks, Britannia Linens, white wine Vinegar, Verdigris, & House-Paper:— The above articles are entitled to drawback, and are now landing from the Brig Hannah, from Bourdeaux, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf.
He has also for sale, Russia and Raven's Duck, a few Demijans and long and short Corks. Newport, Nov. 7, 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
A FARM,
LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, contain- ing 80 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling- Houses, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.
—ALSO— A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Feb. 25. 50tf
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assort- ment of West-India and other
GOODS,
Cheap for CASH. Newport, May 5, 1802. 67tf
To be Let,
PART of a House in Thames-Street (next door to Major John Handy's) having a Garden and Well of water. Apply to JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, April 17, 1802. 81
Wanted Immediately,
ONE of the Narragansett breed of racing Horses, or one that Trot and Pace, that is stout and active, well broke, free from faults, and from 5 to 7 years of age, for which a ge- nerous price will be given. A clear pass would be preferred. Apply to JAMES TANNER. Newport, April 24, 1802. 82
For Sale,
By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 2 Hhds. 3d proof Windward-Island RUM, good flavor'd. 20 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, Feb. 27. 50tf
REAL Port Wine, in quarter and half quar- ter Casks. Malaga ditto ditto. 30 Casks Raisins. 40 Boxes Muscatel ditto. 10 ditto Jordan shelled Almonds. 20 Jars Malaga Grapes. Turkey Figs of the nicest quality. Malaga ditto in frails. 10 Casks Creme de Noyau Cordial. 1 Butt Currants. Prime Nutmegs—Mace—Cloves—Cassia— Cinnamon. Madeira Citron. India Preserves in Jars, viz. Ginger—Citron— Lemon and Lime. The above Articles are of the latest Importation.
—ALSO—
A few Puncheons Antigua Rum, Black Pepper in bags. Best green Coffee ditto. Beds of English Mustard. Salt-Petre by the cwt. Wrapping Paper per ream. Spanish Flote—French & Carolina Indigo, &c. For Sale, by HAZARD & GARDNER. Newport, Jan. 29, 1802. 18tf
FOR SALE, AT
W. R. Wilder's Book Store,
ABOUT 500 Rolls PAPER HANGINGS, of last year's stock, which will be sold at cost. Also, this day received, and for sale as above, a very elegant assortment of PAPRE HANGINGS of new Figures, which will be sold at the manufactory price. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
To be Sold,
A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tannet & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, front- ing Broad-Street and Tannet Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 77tf
Wm. Moore, jun. & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store near the Red Market, A NEW and General Assortment of Seasonable DRY GOODS; A few Boxes English and American HATS; A Large Stock of Cutlery, Hard-Ware, and GROCERIES, WHOLE-SALE and RETAIL, warranted as Cheap as at any Store in the State. —ALSO— 20 Hhds. Good flavor'd Tobago RUM. 8 D. Antigua and Jamaica RUM. 4 Pipes Holland GIN. 3000 wt. COFFEE. A few Casks TEA. 50 Kegs Negro head TOBACCO. A few Bags of PIMENTO. —LIKEWISE— On Credit, for approved Notes payable at Bank, if applied for soon.
20 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 144 bbls. Pitch, 125 bbls. Tar, in good order SWEDISH IRON, per Ton, or single Hundred. Newport, May 5, 1802. 67tf
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
THOMAS GREEN, by reason of age and infirmity, proposing to retire from busi- ness in a short time—and having on hand, a handsome assortment of English and India Goods, which he wishes to sell soon, either by whole- sale or retail:—And instead of an Auction (as usual in such cases) is disposed to deal them out with his own hand.—Accordingly, said Goods are now selling at as LOW RATES, or LOWER, than might reasonably be expected at a Vendue, free from those disorders and impositions which frequently take place at a public Sale. Cus- tomers will receive decent and orderly attention with utmost dispatch. Town and Country Traders, may probably find their accounts, by calling at his Store. Newport, Feb. 5.
Testaments & Preceptors.
For Sale at this Office.
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport,
HAS constantly on hand, an elegant assort- ment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.
He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silvermith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jew- ellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass can- dlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dials, small swords and bayonets; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; coffee andirons, flutes and organs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; Bayley-sugar, and sugar-plums; Spanish Segars; best Macabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. 19tf
Doctor Bartlett,
NOW informs his friends and the public, that he has formed an establishment in Hartford, in Connecticut, in the line of his pro- fession—and as it is absolutely necessary that his removal from Newport should be immediate, he requests all indebted to him, to make imme- diate payment—in order that he may be ena- bled to pay those to whom he is indebted. Newport, April 28, 1802.
N. B. A number of articles to be sold im- mediately, at private sale, at D. Bartlett's house, in Broad-Street—among which, some may please the curious:—
A good likeness of the late President WASHINGTON, as large as life, painted for a Masonic Lodge.—A three-quarter painting of President JEFFERSON.—And many other arti- cles, too tedious to enumerate.
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE on Banister's Wharf,
BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the baghead; Flour, by the bar- rel; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Cabos- es; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon —New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head To- bacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Ira Stearns—Salt Peter'd Hams—Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—LIKEWISE, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.
THE MASTERS of Packets, Pas- sengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully Acknow- ledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen— Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Midlings and Car- nel, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 3tf
RECEIVED,
and for Sale at the Store of W. R. Wilder, Reports of the Cafe, JOHN DORRANCE AGAINST ARTHUR FENNER, Tried at the December term, of the Court of Common Pleas, in the county of Providence, A. D. 1801. To which are added, the proceedings in the cafe. Arthur Fenner, vs. John Dorrance.
Carefully compiled from Notes correctly taken by several Gentlemen who were present during the whole course of the trial.—Price 37 1/2 Cents. Newport, March 4, 1802. 75
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the public that they have taken a shop next door but one North of the Coffee- House, where they carry on the Watch-Making business in all its branches; and have for sale, warranted and common English and Geneva Watches, gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, Sugar-Tongs, &c.—Looking-Glasses, Tea-Trays, Waiters, Dressing-Cases, Plated and Wooden Castors, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Audirons, Shovel and Tongs, bras, and jappanned Lamps, Candlesticks, dart and com- mon Walking Sticks, Scotch, Rappet & Maka- bau Snuff, Starch, Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Britannia Coffee Pots, &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery.
Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
To be Sold, or Let,
By SAMUEL F. GARDNER, two Lots of Land, situated a little to the Eastward of Mr. Francis Bruley's Rope-Walk.
—ALSO— For Sale, in the Grocery line, MOLAS- SES by the Hoghead;—SUGAR by the Box; New England RUM by the Hoghead;—Ne- gro head TOBACCO by the Keg;—4000 wt. Excellent CHEESE. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf